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CALM IN THE STORM

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Beloved,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

A lot of events have been showing up that used to send me into a tizzy. It is so wonderful to be able to keep my “cool” and handle the situations with a clear head and also a clear heart. My heartfelt belief is that we as a species have come through some turbulent times which challenged us so much that what is happening now is small in comparison. I don’t like to always look back at the past yet it has so much wisdom for us if we take the time to decipher what is happening in the moment with that hard-earned wisdom.

I was due a credit on my charge card and even though I check it item by item when I get the paper carrying all the charges, something guided me to check it out on line. To my surprise, I had (4) $100 charges that said Category: Telephone Service. I had recently purchased a new cell phone at Walmart’s so I assumed that was the error was. My deduction is that they had put incorrect data when I switched my minutes to the new one although it was still a Tracfone like my old one. I checked out the Description and it said: GTL *Inmate phone svc in Alabama. ?????

First I checked with my charge card company but they could offer me no explanation. I then called the 877 number on my bill and discovered much to my surprise that someone had used my credit card to give an inmate $400 worth of phone time. I was told it was more than likely someone who knew me because the charge was done electronically and the person would have to know my zip code, my security code, and my name as well as my credit card number. I still had the card in my possession and I wracked my brain to remember somewhere were the card was out of my sight but could come up with nothing. The person could not give me any more information and suggested that the only way to access who had made the charges was to call the police and file a credit card fraud charge.

I then called the police and they offered to send the State Police as we are a small town and do not have a full schedule of officers. I declined as it was not a serious offense enough to bring them in and asked for an officer from my local police. He came over and took all the information and said he would call me when he got the information I was looking for. I was not frightened but very curious; I wanted to know who it was and how they had gotten my info without my knowledge. The officer called me two days later and said that he would have to go to court and get a legal court order? Before the GTL could give him the info. Sooooo, I am now waiting to see what transpires next.

Of course, I then contacted my charge card company again and they canceled my credit card and credited me with the $400. It is time consuming to have to contact all the companies that I have used for years and now have to change the credit card number. It will certainly keep my awareness sharp as I need to remember to do that every time I pay them. During this day, I kept being amazed at how calm I was and how I did not feel like a victim. My breathing was regular even though every now and them, I would take a deep breath to bring myself back to the present moment during all these negotiations. Today I came across another deeper meaning of breathing. It really hits home and I have felt myself being more and more aware of my breathing and my trust in God. I hope this brings you peace of heart.

http://spiritlibrary.com/ann-albers/god-breathes-for-you?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=36dc47967e-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-36dc47967e-120804410

Do you remember a few weeks back when a drug manufacturer hiked the price of a drug 1,000%. Here is another response to the ridiculousness of what that man did.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/after-pill-price-hike-rival-ceo-offers-dollar-alternative/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=28-10-2015

Do you remember “Back to the future 2”? I know it made all the news as that movie had predictions for 2015. It is funny to see the reenactment of this on Jimmy Kimmel. Enjoy and smile.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watch-marty-mcfly-and-doc-brown-emerge-from-delorean-on-jimmy-kimmel-live/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=28-10-2015

Here is another perspective of your breath. It is a tool that is with you always yet you only need to be aware of it. What an easy way to be who we are.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF1A4e90BwI&inf_contact_key=317c65f32d688981dc5861a90f505b33d1eeba0a5fa103077bc433df7ea83793

Is there any such thing as an empathy muscle? Are the movies of today making us harden our hearts to disasters or any other kind of tragedy a human may face?

http://www.spiritofchange.org/mind-spirit/Researchers-Say-Watching-Movies-Helps-You-Work-Your-Empathy-Muscle/

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

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

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NATURE IS KING/QUEEN OF HEALING

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I have been listening to Ty Bollinger’s “The Truth about Cancer” for 9 days. It keeps reminding me that there is always hope so we can’t ever give up. Ty travelled the world looking for doctors who believe that natural remedies achieve so much without chemo, radiation and surgery. These doctors respect the wisdom of our bodies who know how to heal us if we only give them the essential nutrients that are found in nature. So many people have conquered the big “C” and are willing to share their stories. Of how they did it. Our bodies were designed to heal themselves over and over again. Cancer is not a death message but a message of hope to all who are willing to give their bodies what nature provides for us. I have so much more hope now for the human race and our future. If we treated our gardens like we treat our bodies, we would be without food as it could not exist with all the poisons. This series was quite an eye opener as well as an affirmation of what I have always believed in my heart.

Look at what the future holds for us. Look at all the new remedies that are coming to light that have always been right under our noses.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/malaria-protein-accidentally-found-to-be-cancer-killing-weapon/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=21-10-2015

I chuckled as I read this. Cheryl reminded me of the many times I have learned to surrender and allow the Higher Power to be in charge. I only wish I didn’t need so many reminders but the fun is in the journey not the destination. I am human after all and this is why we all have come to Earth, to be human.

http://spiritlibrary.com/cheryl-richardson/i-thought-i-was-learning-salsa?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=391bd658af-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-391bd658af-120804410

I wonder if we can duplicate the power in this woman’s arms. It is the secret weapon we have been so desperately seeking. Like I said, there is always hope and it starts with each one of us.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/muslim-woman-disarms-protester-with-a-hug/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=21-10-2015

Can you just imagine being next to such a huge and powerful creature without being afraid?

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paddleboarders-peaceful-encounter-with-two-whales-captured-by-drone-watch/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=14-10-2015

As I write this newsletter and I sit here basking in the warm sun coming in my window, how can it get any better? It is 40 degrees outside but with the sun pouring in, it feels like it is summer except instead of a bikini, I am dressed in my winter garb. As the time grows longer and I get warmer, I am shedding some of my layered clothing to take the full impact of the sun’s energy. I was checking the info I had saved to share with you and I came across this awe inspiring duet. What a compliment to what I was already feeling and I feel like flying. Will you join me?

http://www.reshareworthy.com/kids-sing-you-raise-me-up/

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

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

GOOD SAMARITANS – DO YOU KNOW ANY?

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Beloved,

How glorious it is to see such vibrant colors that Mother Nature is sharing with us. I have a maple tree in my yard that is a most striking vibrant orange. Looking across the lake I have enjoyed the changing of the leaves for at least two weeks now. The ones near the water change first and then it gradually goes up the mountain trees behind that. It is now starting to show white or grey leafless trees amidst the colorful ones who are still in process. Sounds like humanity doesn’t it? There are always the light green of the new ones, the colorful ones in process and which gradually go to the grey of the seniors. Each has its day and moment of glory. There are still pontoon boats around the lake as the residents are enjoying the last bit of warmth and color.

Something happened to me yesterday that reminded me of how useless worry and planning are. One of my strengths is my planning ability-my preparing for each contingency. Then I chuckle or downright laugh as my plans are interrupted with something completely different than I expected but is actually something better. We are taken care of, looked after in a way that shows itself in small and large ways. As I was driving down this 2 lane highway with a steel barrier parting the east and west bound, I was in the fastest lane, the passing lane. All of a sudden, I heard and felt this shaking and loud sound. As I looked in my rear view mirror I noticed the plastic covering for my spare tire in the middle of the lane. ???? For a moment I did not know what to do but I then started to look for a way to turn around. It seemed like an eternity as I was not finding a left turn to turn around. I had several cars tooting at me and then passing me telling me about what had fallen off my SUV. I tried to signal that I was trying to turn around. Finally I did something I suppose I should not have done but I was so concerned that that covering which was as large as my tire was in the passing lane and could very well create an accident. I went right into a driveway opposite an opening in the guard rail at a light and then cut across but had to wait to make the Uturn because there was traffic coming. The cars trying to go left from their direction were tooting their horns and I am sure many were frustrated with me.

Finally I was going back but then had to stop at another light so I could make another U-turn. I was wondering where I had lost it as it felt like I had traveled miles. I tried to see it in the opposite lanes as I made my way back. I saw it and tried to guestimate just how far I would have to go to retrieve it. I made another U-turn and thought I had better put my emergency blinkers on. I put the lights on and started to go slow to let the other cars coming fast that I was in trouble. I was terrified to stop in this lane as the other cars swerved to avoid me but I had no choice. It was not only that I would need this tire cover, the most important thing in my mind was safety for others, although it probably did not seem that way by what I was doing. I knew that an accident could occur as other cars tried to swerve not to hit it and could run into cars in the other lane.

I took a deep breath and finally stopped my car and noticed as I did so that another car behind me had stopped a distance away and put his flashers on too. I hopped out of my car and retrieved the cover in the road in front of me, put it in my trunk, acknowledged the other driver and blew him a kiss as I hopped back into my car and back to safety as I drove off. There was a woman with him who looked at me so confused but I waved again at my hero as he drove past me in the passing lane as I went into the slower lane.

What an experience!!!!!!! Of course it took me a while to quiet my heart and breath. I realized how many people had risked their lives so I would be safe. The ones honking at me to let me know something had fallen off my car to the biggest hero of all who protected me by risking his life and car to defend my back as well as my body. Whew! How many times do people we do not know come to our rescue? I had no way of verbally thanking him or even mailing a thank you card with no name or address.

That day started out so calm, even if I was frustrated that the idiot lights (I call them that) had come alive on my dashboard. Before I left to see John of God, a light saying Maint req’d shone bright. I called my mechanic and he said not to worry about it so I didn’t. I came home and 5 days ago, the light for my pressure in my tires went on. UGH! I had decided to go see my mechanic so he could shut those idiot lights off. He had told me just to stop by and he would do it. He checked all my tires and still the light would not go off. He suggested I go to a tire place that would have different equipment to test why it would not shut off. I set off for Town Fair Tire which was about 1/2 hour away but they had been very good to me the last time so I wanted to reciprocate. I was on my way there when the fiasco above happened. When I finally got to the tire place, they checked my tires and finally were able to shut that darn light off. I asked them if they could put the cover back on my spare tire and they did it. They were so willing and they didn’t even charge me. My mechanic had not charged me either so boy, was it my lucky day? I am so gratefull, for these may be small things to those offering it, but they make my heart grow bigger and I try to Pass it On when I get the chance. Isn’t that what makes this world go around? There are more people like that on this planet than the ones that take advantage of us. Let us be thankful for them and try to be aware of the times when we can give back.

This article by Ann Albers gives another slant on the guidance we get even when we are not aware of it.

http://spiritlibrary.com/ann-albers/listen-to-loving-impulses?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=4be66510c0-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-4be66510c0-120804410

Here is simple way to calm our mind and spirit. It amazes me how we actually use our breath in so many ways. During my episode, I was calm inside but outside, my body was doing its job by breathing deeply. It seems to happen so naturally to me now but there are still times, I need to do it consciously.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/lee-harris/breathing-meditations-a-z-of-energy-series

With all the news about guns and all the shootings, I could not come to any decisive way to stop the tragedies…..until I read this article in the Spirit of Change magazine. It has a lot of food for thought and a way that I would never have considered. See what you think.

http://www.spiritofchange.org/politics-community/Mandatory-Gun-Insurance–A-Practical-Plan-To-Make-America-Safer/

Life can be so exciting. It thrills me to see all the new innovations that are created and the solutions to problems that I myself cannot figure out. I admire the human mind and all the guidance it receives. Here is a solution that, to my mind, was not possible. And yet it is.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mealworms-love-eating-styrofoam-promising-cleaner-environment/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=07-10-2015

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Love and Light

Mary Grace

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