Category Archives: Spiritual Guidance

FLOW WITH THE CHANGE

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Beloved,

As I returned to my more natural routine of going to yoga on Tuesday morning, then my pitch league on Wednesday this week, I realized just how much I had missed the easy routine I had before we were inundated with all the snow and wind. I still have not gotten back to Church at the 5:30 Mass which I serve at but that is still to come (we have had snow storms for 5 weeks on Saturdays). We are creatures of habit because it doesn’t take any energy to do our habits, it just sort of falls into place. It is also much easier to make plans with others when you have your habitual activities down pat. You know just which day and what time you will be away from home and unavailable for a change in plans. Telling you this makes me aware of how rigid I have become. It is so much easier to just flow with the pattern than to have to keep readjusting.

Perhaps this is why the whole country has been in confusion with the turmoil of the weather. It certainly does wake us up to what we have been doing without even thinking about it. Even when it comes to meals, you have to be inventive because perhaps you have not been able to get to the grocery stores to get your favorite foods? We are a society that has the ease of running to the store if we need something rather than stocking up on the things we use most often. Even at the grocery stores, there are items that have not been able to be shipped because of the storms, the airlines not being able to fly and the strike that was at our seaports. This winter has taught me not to take anything for granted any longer. I just hope this AHA moment stays with me as I want to be aware and grateful for ALL that I DO have and that I allow myself to flow with the changes more easily and with less resistance. What we resist persists!

Much to my amazement, Spirit Library carried a few of the predictions that more change is to come and to encourage us to be allowing. Tell you what! Let’s help ourselves and the world by being more willing to accept the change.

http://spiritlibrary.com/uriel-heals/change-is-coming-are-you-ready-for-it?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=b4fe209909-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-b4fe209909-120804410

This is the kind of change I want to see. It is so uplifting to actually see the world changing and becoming one species on one planet.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/norway-muslims-form-human-shield-around-jewish-synagogue/

This is so soothing to listen to and the words are profound. Will you join with me and send this out to all of life on this planet.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/affirmation-and-meditation-for-the-new-year

Another bright spot that makes you smile.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/teen-stops-car-to-finish-shoveling-for-old-man-with-a-walker/

I am human after all!!!!

https://files.ctctcdn.com/6a626ea1201/b3a46bbc-6b5b-45fe-b076-4cb684f68a7f.pdf

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com

FEBRUARY DANCES WITH MARCH

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Beloved,

Well, the Winds of Change are at again. As I sat in contemplation this morning, I was looking at my back yard and the lake. Although this has been a brutal winter, there is beauty to be found. I was admiring the snow drifts, the way the winds change the whole outline of my back yard and also the lake. The snowman that someone had built out on the lake proved no match for the wind last night and it is laying down out there now. My yard has peaks and gulley, some places are much higher than my fence and some places have only a smattering of snow. As I took the time to look at my special and only tree, I noticed the winds had placed a tall ring of snow around the trunk. There is no snow touching the tree as the winds have placed a tall circular barrier around its trunk with only the air from above allowed in. I finally looked at the tree itself and shook my head in amazement. I rubbed my eyes and kept looking at all the branches on it. The Tips of the branches have a red tint instead of the dull brown that it had before. Doesn’t the tree know that Spring is not here yet? The branches look like they are ready to bud and I am still in awe at what I see.

Two weeks ago (when I ventured outside) I heard birds singing: strong vocal singing, not just chirping. I did allow myself to stand there and enjoy the sounds before it got too cold for me. I went to my bird store to find out which sort of bird was singing but she could not help me. My golden finches are starting to get more gold in their feathers (the males lose their gold in the fall and it comes back in the Spring) . The signs of Spring are here but I am not believing them. It is contrary to what I feel (the cold) and my human mind just cannot surrender to that truth while my body denies its validity. The usual first sign of spring I get is the return of the turkey buzzards who are our bird friends who clean up all the debris from the winter. They are our garbage collectors who are the most graceful birds in flight with their wide wing span.

All of a sudden, it hit me like a ton of bricks. We are having March in February. You have heard about the March winds? Each month signifies something and March used to be the month of winds. Our climate is changing so much that the single definition of each month is no longer viable. We are having the February snows along with the winds of March. No wonder it is has been so volatile. I will now concede that it is possible that we will have an early Spring. Birds and trees know a lot more than we mere mortals do and I will confirm my belief that Spring is on its way and sooner than later. And….I call them the Winds of Change for a very good reason…there are many changes in the wind and we humans can either go with the flow or strive to combat them. Which will you choose?

The Stillness of space by Eckhart Tolle beautifully explains what is happening in winter or any other type of adverse weather or even a situation.

http://spiritlibrary.com/eckhart-tolle/the-stillness-of-space?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=4cfb6307e3-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-4cfb6307e3-120804410

I received this daily inspiration from Christine Kloser which speaks of grace. As Grace is my last name, I resonate in my heart to this beautiful reminder that everyone is Grace. “By the Grace of God go I.” means to me that the Grace of Everyone is why my world is full of grace. Thank you for being a celebrated reader of my newsletter.

Dear Mary Grace,

Invite Grace

Grace is always waiting for you to ride on its wings through the ups and downs of life. The bumps (some anthills, and others like Mt. Everest) will never go away, but your ability to move through them on the wings of grace is always there. Let grace come into your life today. INVITE it in. And give thanks for it when you see it show up!

Love and blessings,

Christine Kloser
Spiritual Guide, Award-Winning Author
Transformational Book Coach
Author, A Daily Dose of Love
Author, The Freedom Formula

PS – If you liked this Wisdom Reminder, you’ll love my book A Daily Dose of Love: Everyday Inspiration to Help You Remember What Your Heart Already Knows, (formerly published under the title Beyond Mindset), It’s filled with 200+ of these Wisdom Reminders so you can access them anytime you’d like. Learn more atwww.christinekloser.com

Here is a soulful song with much meaning. It is a song we can all sing along with, joining our hearts into one.

http://bearmedicinewalker.com/2014/11/22/prayer-a-little-word-with-so-much-meaning-bear-medicinewalker/

Celebrate your soul, it is the miracle of you.

http://spiritlibrary.com/neale-donald-walsch/the-wonder-of-your-soul?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=4cfb6307e3-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-4cfb6307e3-120804410

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com

INSPIRATION TO SPRING

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Beloved,

Phew, I am back home at last. I started my morning by shoveling my sidewalk and driveway with my ice chopper in tow. That is a daily chore which usually has to be done twice. Once when I leave so I can get to my car and again when I come home so I can get in my house. Then off to the wizard, I went. Off to see the Wizard of Tax preparation. I am so fortunate to have a certified person trained by the IRS and she has to take 24 of credits yearly in order to keep her status. Many tax preparers do not do that so they are not fully qualified to handle any of your unique questions or situations. The Supreme Court has decided that the IRS cannot force anyone to take that training only Congress can do that. Imagine the chaos that ensues when there is no training but they charge you money to do your taxes with no safe guard in place for your income. My wish is that all Americans will be protected from scammers that take only your money but do not give you any protection if they do it wrong.

The prediction of snow for the next 4 days gave rise to me making a decision that I had better do a little food shopping while I am still able to travel the roads. There has been many cancelations because of weather. In 25 years, my yoga studio has never shut down but it has had to the past two weeks and it appears they will have to again this coming week. I really miss going to yoga, it is my oasis from the weekly stress. I have a yoga set up at home but I do not get the same effects when I do it by myself. One week of February has gone by so the next three should go by quickly. We know we are on the uphill to Spring and it will be a glorious one. People are getting so cranky because of the amount of snow and the isolation that is occurring as well as all the extra work. Spring Fever will be powerful in only a few weeks. I can’t wait.

I know it is February but there are still 2015 forecasts coming out to help us with this powerful year. Here is one from Jim Self.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/jim-self/planetary-update-february-2015

This one is from Lee Harris which always speaks truth to me.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/lee-harris/the-energy-of-2015-february-2015-energy-forecast

Malcolm Butler is not just for all you Patriot Fans, he is quite an inspiration for all of us. Here is someone who had a vison of doing something special for his team, he believed even though he had no idea what would happen, how it would happen or what part he would play. Look at what transpired, he surrendered to the Universe and was in the right place at the right time. It is that easy to create your dream. I hope the recording is clearer for you then it was when I listened but it is a great picture of him and a short story.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fast-food-fail-unlikely-super-bowl-hero-malcolm-butler/

With all the time we have in the house in this season, this is a great meditation to enliven our senses of peace and joy.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/hayhouse-present-moments/marianne-williamson-meditation-for-a-light-filled-body

Just watching this video brought me peace. I cannot get the visual inspiration of the grass and the trees right now, so this brought me to a deeper awareness of what is coming. Even if he is wearing a jacket.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/eckhart-tolle/being-in-nature-with-eckhart-tolle

I guess I am sending you what I need most right now and the messages and videos that have brought me back to being grateful for what is. Perhaps if I stop resisting the Winds of Change, they won’t feel the need to blow around my house so much. I still am planning on being a snow bird anyway next winter. Stay warm and travel safe.

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

http://www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.TheWoundedChalice.com