INSPIRATION TO SPRING

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.


Love and Light

Mary Grace

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

CONTRAST & BEAUTY

Beloved,

What contrast we have been experiencing lately. It is showing up everywhere including our politics. This is all an experience helping us to live in the moment as each moment is different so nothing stays status quo. It awakens us from our slumber of just putting one foot in front of the other so that we consciously are aware of what is in front of us right now.

The last three days have been balmy and in the 60’s. While I thoroughly enjoy the warmer weather, I could not help but feel sad that my kayak was put away for the winter. The wind and the water were perfect for a jaunt around the lake and when I am kayaking, I thoroughly immerse myself in each stroke and watching the shoreline with all the different houses and how different they all are as they enjoy being on the water and the effect of the lake upon them. I know I need reminders to be more in the present and enjoy what is now as it will change. And you know, we humans do not like change.

This morning I woke up to a Winter Wonderland. The Artic Freeze hit last night with rain and snow. My wish when it snows is that it would only snow on the trees and the grass, leaving the streets and driveways clear so we do not have to shovel. That is exactly what happened. The snow is soft and fluffy, it looks like cotton balls have been strewn everywhere. On the grass, it is not smooth, it looks like batting, not smooth but bumpy as it emphasizes the individual puff of snow. My street and driveway were perfectly free of snow as it had melted upon landing.

I had my breakfast looking out my bow window at the marvelous display that Mother Nature had put out for us to enjoy. Whereas yesterday everything was brown; the leaves were now gone and the plants were brown and the grass less green as we have had a frost.. Although warm it looked like a desert with nothing much alive. NOW, each brown leafless branch was covered with soft fluffy snow. Looking out at the mountain range across the lake was astounding. It was all white and as the sun came up; it created shadows yet also highlighted areas with its light played upon the snow. It was so beautiful to behold this with the water moving in the lake and the shadows playing with the sun creating different scenarios right before my eyes. The beach looked so different with thebrown sand having no snow and the grass was white, what a contrast. This is not something you see very often. I was being so grateful for this gift given to me as I did not always take the time to enjoy and savor the simple and yet miraculous happenings around me. I set my intention there and then, to take the time to sit and enjoy what Mother Nature is giving for my pleasure. I want to enjoy each moment without feeling sad because it is not totally what I wanted at that moment. A small breeze came up and then the powder puffs of snow were being blown off my tree right towards me as I sat inside in the warmth of my home. Contrast can be beautiful, it is what we make of it. I feel so full.

FLY LIKE AN ANGEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIsKuLyP8Sc

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Have you ever felt tired or drained by some people or places that you are in? This tip is so easy, unobtrusive and effective.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/sonia-choquette/vlog-protection-from-energy-vampires

I just love Lee Harris’ energy and his messages.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/lee-harris/november-2014-energy-forecast-lee-harris

Hope to see you at the Expo. Enjoy the contrast that is before you.


Love and Light

Mary Grace

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

THE CLOUD WITH A PINK (SILVER) LINING

Beloved,

This morning I awoke to the most beautiful sight. Usually
there is a lot of activity either on the lake or at the bird
feeders but this morning, everything was still, even the
clouds. It had snowed last night, about 3 inches, it was
the light fluffy snow that you can get rid of on your deck
or stoop with a broom.

As I looked out over the lake, I suddenly realized that there
was pink in the sky. I focused on what I was seeing and there
were dark clouds everywhere but to the left the sky was white
not blue. In front of me was a “pink” sky with dark clouds, some
looked like rockets, you know the long cylinder type of clouds.
Suddenly I noticed that the clouds had an aura of pink like
someone had outlined them in pink. The lake was white
with snow, that was on the bottom of the view, then the
mountains were brown with some white mixed in, then
above both was the sky which was an array of pink
interspersed with black clouds with a thin pink lining.

You have heard of the the clouds with a silver lining, well these
were clouds with a pink lining which was absolutely breathtaking.
I was mesmerized as I watched the pink outline grow deeper and
deeper until the black cloud was gone just like it evaporated. I
could just imagine an artist trying to capture what was right in
front of me.

I sank into a zone where I just loved and appreciated each
moment of the scenario in front of me and the changes that
were taking place. I dared not leave to do my regular
meditation as each moment was so unique and I know
that Mother Nature changes what she is painting at a
moment’s notice.

It is funny that I have never noticed that happening before
and I have been here 15 years. Perhaps I have been so
focused on the water that I never paid attention to another
gift I am being given. I know the pink color was
a reflection of the rising sun BUT I never see the sun rising
as it is behind houses and trees. It was amazing to see
the huge sky enveloped when I could not see the sun but
I was given the gift anyway of appreciating the sunrise.

Life is like that, isn’t it? You are so focused on one aspect
of your life that the other miracles are happening right
around you but you don’t even notice. This is a reminder
to be open in EVERY moment and I am consciously
playing with that project of my life. I want to live EACH
moment even if it is bringing me something I don’t particularly
like or prefer. I am given only this moment at this moment
of time and I am choosing to live in the NOW. I am like
a child that does not want to miss anything. I have been
asleep long enough just like Rip Van Winkle and I don’t
look good in a beard.

WHAT MIRACLE ARE YOU MISSING RIGHT NOW?

The courage of this man to enjoy the moment he was
given has gifted him in ways he could never expect.
What an example he is to me while I create my habit
of being in the moment.

This video shows a once in a lifetime experience

http://www.wimp.com/mountaingorilla/

 

A dear friend of mine, Cathy Olsen sent me this video
which is another confirmation to live in each moment.

Lee Harris Message:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJ_AM5C4ns

I even have a daily prayer which is:

I choose to serve LOVE in every moment.

Love and Light

Mary Grace
www.TheWoundedChalice.com
www.IAmMaryGrace.com

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