Beloved,
How did you fare the storm? Hurricane Sandy gave the Eastern US a
real hard punch especially in places like NJ that never experience a
hurricane. I hope this newsletter finds you and your beloveds in a
safe, warm and loving space.
My power was off for five hours but the generator that I had spent
9 months (like a pregnancy) deciding how powerful a one to get and
what kind, kicked in so quietly that it was barely noticeable. I
was giddy with glee. After surviving 2011 with its devastating 4
huge disasters, I was in heaven. I felt so safe and secure knowing
that with electricity, my sump pump would continue to take care of
any water problems and my cellar(crawl space) was secure. There
were problems with the TV reception and also my modem for the
web but all in all, it was quite uneventful which I was extremely
grateful for. The power came back on at 10PM so I went to bed feeling
calm.
I woke in the morning to my sump pump alarm going off which meant
that there was water in my basement. Oh shoot! I tried for an hour
to figure out why my pump wasn’t working, I unplugged all the plugs,
checked for power, etc. I finally called the company who installed
it and the manager told me someone would be out by 2PM to assess the
situation. In the meantime, water was still coming in but not in
torrent that most storms bring. At 2:15PM, I got a call from the
manager and he said he could get a service man out to me but he was
coming instead. I was so grateful that he would do that for me,
after all it was not his “job”. He arrived and discovered that I
need a new pump to the tune of $450 and it was only 2 years old.
I guess that it really has had to work hard especially last year
as the water table was really high and it did not get much rest.
I feel so humble after seeing all the devastation that was shown on
TV. I simply lost a pump which was replaced quickly and now my
basement is drying out with the help of a dehumidifier SaniDry. I
received this notice from Mitch Battros who I subscribe to for
the warnings that he gives about sun spots and how they predict
the weather we are going to have. Here is a sample of who he is
and what he offers. It certainly explains why the Earth is having
so many storms right now. Enjoy!
November 01, 2012
Mitch Battros Interviewed on GAIAM TV
by Mitch Battros – Earth Changes Media
Is it possible that galactic and solar events are exerting an impact
on Earth’s climate far more than any human activities? And is it
possible that these celestial events are affecting us in many more
ways than just the climate? Finally, is it possible that ancient
cultures, such as the Mayans, anticipated these changes?
In a far-ranging conversation that travels to the center of our
galaxy and back, scientific journalist and crisis intervention
specialist Mitch Battros describes the connection between what
happens on the Sun and what happens on the Earth. He speaks about
the impact of solar radiation on the Earth – not just climate, but
Earth’s magnetic field, and, in turn,all life on Earth. And he talks
about an alignment of our solar system in the galaxy, and a beam of
galactic particles that may bring significant change.
**See this fascinating thought-provoking interview:
CLICK HERE:
Another great article this time from Jean Houston. I hope you are
not sick of hearing about Earth Changes or disasters that affect
Mother Earth. This article gave me a lot of food for thought as well
as confidence in the future. I have often admired trees and even
thanked them for how they care for us in so many ways, with shade,
with nuts and fruits, with wood for our fires, etc. But…..I never
ever gave a thought of how they also give of their very selves in
a storm.
Compassion During the Storm
Dear Friends,
A good friend of mine, the Zen Priest and poet Bonnie Myotai Treace,
just wrote to me a few lines of sorrow over the trees that will soon
be falling.
“I grieve the end of orange leaves. The soon beating death of trees
so many, cracked and broken, pulled from earth, struck and whipt by
wind: trees that will not be mentioned with love, just blamed for
downed lines, troubled lives. My people, they will be breaking,
falling, dying. I sing their lives. Stronger than silk, milk,
midnight. Deeper than shadows, intimations, rootedness itself. The
taffeta sound of their falling is my grief endlessly landing falling again then landing again endlessly…”
May we regain both strength and compassion to serve each other, the
resilience to restore and recreate after it is over, and, most deeply,
the return of wonder, of gratitude, and a commitment to remember
our ultimate truth-that we are after all-the One in the Many and
the Many in the One.
LOVE,
Jean Houston
Do you remember seeing the clip on TV about the rescue of the
people on that boat? This is a link for you to watch the actual
rescue if you want to see it.
Coast Guard Rescues 14 At Sea After Ship Sinks
http://www.dvidshub.net/video/159583/coast-guard-rescues-14-searches-2-hms-bounty#.UJQNE2e8iuk
I was mesmerized as I listened to the voices of the rescuers. No one
person could have rescued these people. It took the whole team.
While the pilot held the helicopter right where it needed to be per
the instructions he/she was receiving (I heard a female voice also)
the “swimmer” as the rescuer was called was being directed where he
needed to be to put the people in the “basket” to be brought up to
safety, the man in the open door was guiding the basket as it
swung to and fro because of the high winds of the hurricane. I was
so inspired by the willingness, courage and strength it took from
each individual. I am sure there were others involved but it brought
to my mind, the election that we as a country are facing in a few
days.
I see the President of the United States as the pilot and the
others as our Senators and Representatives and all the political
people right down to our towns and cities which are all needed to
rescue us when there is a disaster and to keep practicing their
skills so they are prepared when needed. Please choose wisely when
you vote on Tuesday. Vote for the people who you know put you above
their own needs like Obama did when the disaster hit. We need a team
to run this country and we need to be part of this team. Let us do
our part for our country by listening to our hearts and taking the
few minutes it takes to vote. Our ancestors lost their lives so
we would have the Freedom to Vote. We are not asked to give our
lives except for our Miltary Services who deserve to be honored
by respecting their devotion and willingness to die so that we
may vote to keep our country safe for ALL. Lets at least give
two minutes of our time to mark our ballots.
I feel we need a little laughter here so here goes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WyjuLA5qlw
Love and Light
Mary Grace
www.IAmMaryGrace.com
www.TheWoundedChalice.com
http://www.waleson5.com/marygrace.html
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Wales, MA 01081, USA
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