BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF

Beloved,

The sun is out and the feeling of warmth penetrates my entire being. I don’t think I am truly happy unless I can be in the sun or at least see it. For me, it is a symbol of the greatest light there is and God pours it down on us all the time even when it is obliterated by the clouds. I know it is still there even if I can’t see it but my body doesn’t begin to smile until I actually see it. It seems to light everything up and I can see more clearly. Let us be like the sun and shine on all we come in contact with and the easiest way to do that is to smile. In my heart, I think that is the greatest way to give of our love and energy and every being responds to it. And…..most everyone will return a smile to you and then proceed to spread it around.

As I was on my way to the soul Light Expo, two young deer were just ambling down the road. They turned to look at me but still stayed in the road. Of course, I slowed and when I got a little closer, they each went on opposite sides of the street. Being curious of what they were trying to tell me other than not to rush around but just amble around, I looked into the Animal Speak book by Ted Andrews. A deer’s Keynote is: Gentleness and Innocence-Gentle Luring to New Adventure. These young ones were a perfect example of that. When deer show up in your life it is time to be gentle with yourself and others. A new innocence and freshness is about to be awakened or born. There is going to be a gentle, enticing lure of new adventures. When deer show up there is an opportunity to express gentle love that will open new doors to adventure for you. I will accept that with Grace and pass onto that opportunity of gentle love and adventure to you. The last few weeks have been anything but gentle adventures but adventures they were. It was up to me to accept those opportunities as gentle nudges to allow the old things or old ways to pass away and accept the new gentleness that is being offered. (Actually, these newsletters are easier for me with my new computer thanks to the help of a beloved friend).

The geese are back of course but out of all 17 geese, there is only one pair that has babies and there is only three babies whereas the other years there were much more. Perhaps it is because the lake will only support so many and there are many more adults now. I have another critter in my yard which I believe to be a raccoon. It threw down my birdfeeder twice so my son screwed it into the tree and then one morning I got up and the Baltimore Orioles feeder was down on the ground as well as the hook. I went out to look and it was sparkly clean, no jelly at all in the feeder. I suspected it was my critter again and sure enough when I went on Google (which works so much better on this computer), I found many have written about the raccoon’s love of jelly. My son has let me borrow the heart trap to see if I can catch it but so far, the marshmallow covered with jelly disappeared without trapping it. It could have been another small animal that ate it and their weight did not trigger the trap to shut. This morning, I trapped a squirrel that was eating the bare faced peanut butter and jelly sandwich I had placed there. Boy was he ever happy to see that door open. I don’t think I have ever seen him run so fast before. I just may give up on the trap and buy an electronic sound thing that keeps him away. I am just not sure if it will be effective or if it will disturb my birds. Saga to continue.

What freedom really feels like! It comes in many forms but this makes me ever grateful to be an American. My freedom is kayaking; I do not need to use my legs, only my arms. It is not busy as long as it is during the week. I feel so free and it is so wonderful to connect with my neighbors that I don’t usually run into any other way. What makes you feel as free as this lion?

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/circus-lion-freed-after-13-yrs/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=28-05-2015

There is still many more life forms to discover but this surprised me. Have you ever heard of Undersea Crop Circles? Check this out and see new life that has been discovered.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/top-10-new-species-2015/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=28-05-2015

What a winner! I believe this is the freedom you can give yourself. Do what you do because it is what you WANT to do and watch it spread like a virus.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/argentine-surfing-champ-loses-for-best-reason-possible/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=04-06-2015

Out of the mouths of babes. What an example he is to all of us. “A child will lead them”.

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/5-yo-sings-grace-at-waffle-house-with-homeless-man/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=28-05-2015

How have you navigated this month’s full moon? It brings a lot of adventuresome emotions into play within all of your relationships. Remember to be gentle with yourself and others like the deer showed me. A heads-up for what is to come in the next few months.

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

I am including Lee Harris’ June Forecast as it explains a lot of what is happening and I feel it would be of great importance to you at this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY36qeKrZ1k&feature=youtu.be

Love and Light

Mary Grace

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

SURRENDER AND BE

Beloved,

The lake is still frozen but thawing on the edges. Two Canadian geese showed up squawking to beat the band. They stayed only five minutes and just flew away. I got the sense they were saying: “We are back, here we are!” All the melting snow is flowing down my driveway going towards the lake and flooding my sidewalk on its way. I keep thinking about California and so wish I could send them the extra water that I have here. It has been a week of ups and downs. Challenges, struggles and some awesome changes happening that were not expected. This winter with its Winds of Change has made me do a lot of thinking about my own life.

I have a knee that is bone on bone and quite painful to walk very far. Because of my chemical sensitivities, arthritis and bone condition, several doctors have said I am not a good candidate for a knee replacement. I have tried two hinged braces, one pull and one push but they caused severe back pain. Soooo, I have been restricted more than I would like so I have decided to take matters into my own hands. I started looking into scooters because I am not ready for a wheelchair yet. In fact, I think all of this is only temporary because I “know” and “feel” that some solution will show up if I am just patient hold the vision of mobility in my mind and heart. I am on Medicare which I thought would cover the cost of the scooter. I found out after many calls to many places that Medicare only covers the mobility chair for use inside the home. So, I finally surrendered in my mind and started searching for cheaper priced scooters.

I was grocery shopping this week when I came across a woman in a scooter. I stopped to talk to her because I believe word of mouth or good advice come from other people. She had gotten hers at Walgreens about 5 years ago and she was able to explain a lot to me. As we were going to part, I realized that she was dressed all in purple. What a coincidence, a purple lady talking to a purple lady. It made me smile. I came home and did research on the computer and talked to someone at Walgreens. The young lady did not seem to know too much about the scooters as they are available only on line. She passed me on to the manager who coincidentally had been asked by his father that day to check into the scooters for him. Coincidence? He is checking into getting a wheeled platform to hook onto the car which is something I had been searching for. Another unexpected contact who will assist me in this quest.

The following day, a black spider the size of a quarter was ambling down my hallway. Spiders were my greatest fear years ago, but I used spiders as the first fear I needed to conquer which I did. I shut my bedroom door but I allowed him/her to just be. In fact, they are a symbol of abundance, prosperity and money so I mentally thanked it for showing up and seeing its size, I thanked it for the large amount of money it would bring me. I went to my Pitch League banquet later and was surprised with a money prize for winning the most games in our season. It was a whopping $294 which I had never expected but now would help pay for the scooter.

This morning, as I was doing my morning meditation and prayers, a woodpecker began drumming on my house. I acknowledge him/her and after 5 times of being interrupted, I thanked the woodpecker and said I got the message. Afterwards, I checked in the Animal-Speak book by Ted Andrews for the meaning of the woodpecker. Its keynote: The Power of Rhythm and Discrimination. It reflects stimulation and wakening of new mental faculties Rhythm is a powerful means of affecting the physical energies. (I have a drum; maybe it is time to start drumming again). It will become increasingly important for you to follow your own unique rhythms and flight. When woodpecker comes into your life, it indicates that the foundation is there. It is now safe to follow your own rhythms. Wow!!! This message is for you also.

As I was preparing to begin this newsletter, I received a call. It was from a branch of Lincare, the only supplier of scooters and motorized chairs covered by Medicare. Her name was Penny and you know what pennies mean don’t you. When you find a penny on the ground, pick it up. It is a message from the angels and the pennies carry the reminder of: “In God We Trust!” She said she had left me 3 messages which I did not receive but I had been trying to find someone who could help me navigate the route to Medicare. I thanked her for being persistent because I had no idea that help was trying to find me. They have to set up appointments with your doctors who have to fill out certain forms. We had a 3way call to set up the apt and then she will fax them all the paperwork. I guess my new path has been opened for me. All I have to do is follow the breadcrumbs trail that is being laid out for me. Imagine all of these synchronicities happening in such a short time. I am open to receive all that is being done to help me. I am kind of chuckling because it is when I finally surrendered my need to be doing, my sense of having to solve a concern, that I allowed myself to accept the messages that coming to me. Remember to be aware and grateful for the little voice of guidance no matter what form it takes… a penny, a spider or a woodpecker.

http://spiritlibrary.com/ann-albers/desire-vs-resistance?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=e387aa4799-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-e387aa4799-120804410

Stepping into Power and Peace

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/lee-harris/april-2015-energy-forecast-lee-harris

Universal Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owfP_hmkfoA&feature=youtu.be

I want to leave you with a positive outlook of what is actually happening in our country. This site has correct information of the true or false news we are receiving daily on all events and leaders.

http://www.factcheck.org/2015/04/obamas-numbers-april-2015-update/


Love and Light

Mary Grace

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

IDES OF MARCH?

Beloved,

Do you feel it? Do you feel the release of heaviness? Do you feel the release of restraint? The air itself feels so much lighter this morning. It is as if a heavy load has been taken off our shoulders. I believe what I am feeling is that Spring is in the air and we have our freedom of movement back. It has been a long, long month which felt like it would never end. Or should I say, the wind and snow would never end. The cold we expect at this time of year but our nation has been forced to slow down, stay inside if we are lucky enough to still have our home standing, and to meet with our neighbors in a total different scenario. It was not picnics or barbecues; it was snow shoveling, pushing vehicles that were stuck or being stranded on the road with so many accidents. We NOW have quite a comparison between having all of our schedules turned upside down and following our daily routine. Even our food choices have changed. Either we could not get to the store to get our normal supply or when we finally got there, the transportation of the food had been interrupted so we needed to change our menus. Do you think that this has been an exercise for us to be more flexible? Is it easier to go with the flow now?

Last weekend I attended a woman’s Cursillo retreat that was very inspiriting (inspiring). 15 of the 116 females got up to share one of their stories with us. All the stories were different and shared a solution they had found to their particular challenge. One woman gave an example of” Letting Go-Letting God”. I was given an AHA moment as I realized that” Letting Go” only needed the “D” in Divine to change it to “Letting God”. When we accept the Divine then we are Letting God. There was a prayer group named “FROG” which stands for “Fully Rely on God”, that is their motto. Another beautiful woman talked about Freedom and said:” Commitment is the first exercise of Freedom. What are you attached to that enslaves you? When you make a commitment to yourself to Trust, you are truly free from any fear of loss?”

It was an incredible weekend, even the name tags where made from thin wood in the shape of a heart with our names in the middle and the phrase: “Putting on the heart of Christ” on one side of the curve and on the other side of the heart on the opposite curve was: “Who has God called me to be”? Each speaker had chosen a song which was copied onto a CD and given to each of us to take home. This retreat was held at a local hotel and we found out that some of the servers had personally requested to work that weekend as there is such powerful Love energy and much laughter at our gatherings. The cook was able to even feed my need for gluten free food and made a dessert with chocolate and vanilla mousse which was gluten free. I was in heaven. There was one male in our group, a little 5 month old baby boy whose mother was still nursing him. The ages were from 5 months to 93 years old within the group who attended. All ages are revered as each soul has something to give. I can still feel the love, the acceptance and the laughter.

Another description of what is happening with this full March moon. Notice the words, letting go.

http://spiritlibrary.com/rev-irma-kaye-sawyer/cosmic-weather-full-moon-report-for-3515?utm_source=Spirit+Library+Updates&utm_campaign=ba2b2d63a0-Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef6a5211f4-ba2b2d63a0-120804410

This is the beginning of March and there are quite a few forecasts so I chose two of them to share with you. Lee Harris is so down to earth and so connected.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/lee-harris/march-2015-energy-forecast-lee-harris

Jim Self had much to offer for you to ponder on.

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

This quote says it all.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152620937496906&set=gm.1560899714167607&type=1&relevant_count=1


Love and Light

Mary Grace

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