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MOTHERS AND NATURE

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Beloved.

I have been trying to meditate but all I “see” are these larvae of the gypsy moths. I am sitting here waiting to be inspired so that I may inspire you but all that seems to come through is my concern about this problem and my need to solve it. Sooo, I am surrendering to my concern but I will share with you my journey with these veracious eaters of our trees.

The birds and squirrels seem hungrier than usual and there are more of each species. There are so many in fact, that my hummingbirds hardly come to their feeders because with so much activity, they are having a hard time not being hit by them.  The squirrels this year are the worst as they are landing on the Oriole Feeders and consuming all the grape jelly.  I saw one squirrel hugging my bird feeder but then noticed that it was eating and chomping. I went out and discovered that the varmint had chewed a hole through the long clear plastic tube that holds the seeds.  It is supposed to be squirrel proof and I have had one like it for 10 years and this never happened.  It is not cheap as it is $70 -$80 and I see no way to fix it.  I will take it to the Bird Store and bird people to see what can be done but I don’t hold out much hope.

I got up this morning to discover the Oriole feeder on the ground and I could not see the hook on the tree that it was hanging from. I went out and discovered that the squirrel had landed on the feeder and when it jumped off it sent the feeder careening off and the other end of the hook was hooked onto another branch.  Part of the feeder, a seating place, had been broken off. I am seriously considering trapping these squirrels and bring them for a ride to another place with trees far enough away that they cannot find their way home.  I don’t want to do this but I see no way of stopping all four of them.

Anyway, back to the larvae.  I place the Oriole feeders on the railing of my deck to fill it with grape jelly.  I noticed so many small black things which I thought to be small ants.  I made a decision to wash it down since I must have gotten some jelly on it that was attracting the ants.  I took another look and then came into the house to get my reading glasses.  They were not ants but very small caterpillars that were the size of ants.  Oh boy, what to do now.  They were all over the railing, climbing up my house and also the garage.  I made up a concoction and sprayed it on them and I hope the Northeaster we are expecting this weekend will wash them all away as the concoction did its work. I don’t dare put that concoction on my tree because I don’t know if it will harm it or not.

I played cards at the Senior Center last night and spoke to others about my dilemma and they gave me ideas that I hope to implement to keep these critters from getting bigger and defoliating my tree. AS soon as I send this newsletter off to you, I need to get on the phone and call around to see where I can find the equipment and goo that hopefully will be the solution. My heart is heavy as I do not like to harm anything even if it is an ant or spider.  I feel that I did not have a choice in this matter but it doesn’t make me feel any better about doing what I have to do.  No wonder I cannot meditate or connect to Spirit right now as I usually do.

Lee Harris’ message comes at just the right time.  It speaks to me and to you.  Listen.

http://spiritlibrary.com/videos/lee-harris/may-2017-energy-update

Esther Hicks makes me laugh at my problems and also my reasoning.  She amazes me, astounds me and brings levity to whatever is heavy on my heart.  I would love to be able to reason like she does.  Of course, I realize that she also has contact with Abraham and that makes me chuckle at myself again.  You and I have just as much info waiting for us when we connect to the Divine.  Sometimes, I just can’t seem to get there so just listening to her makes me feel lighter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRcoTiCcg8I

I won’t be attending this year’s Natural Living Expo as an exhibitor but I am planning to attend as an attendee.  I thought you might enjoy an early peek into what is in the works for us.  I hope to see you there.

http://naturalexpo.org/

Can you believe that Pope Francis was on the TED show?  This Pope is truly the Pope for all humanity.  Instead of enjoying his pomp and circumstance, he insists on being treated like a regular person, just like you.  Yet, he spends so much of his time traveling and “being” with all of humanity with his love and tenderness.  He is such an example of Jesus who spent most of his time with the everyday person instead of with the rulers of his day. I have hope that his message of love is heard by you and me.

http://www.spiritofchange.org/politics-community/Two-Key-Takeaways-From-The-Popes-TED-Talk/

Please forgive me for dabbling in the past but this story touched my heart and brought back so many memories.  My mom also had dementia and I bought her a robotic orange tabby cat just like the last live cat she ever had which she had named Trouble.  In her mind, this fake cat was her “Trouble” and she would go nowhere without it.  She brought him to the cafeteria so he would have lunch with her and the others.  He ended up with quite a dirty mouth because she kept feeding him.  He went with her to the hospital also, he kept her calm.  This “cat” made a lot of seniors happy and the staff enjoyed him also.  Eventually, I had to buy her another one because the fur was rubbed off her first one and I just could not wash his face any longer.  If you have a beloved in a nursing facility, consider getting one of these “human made pets”.

Sunday is Mother’s Day, honor your mother.  It takes so little to make her happy and it makes you happy also.  I want all of you mothers to honor yourself and allow yourself to be pampered today and if you are alone, pamper yourself with whatever makes you happy.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY    BLESSINGS TO ALL MOTHERS

Love and Light


Mary Grace

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

CONTRAST & BEAUTY

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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

Join Us For New England’s Largest Holistic Expo!
Welcome to the website for the 8th annual Natural Living Expo, the once-a-year can’t miss holistic event in New England! The 2014 expo will take place Saturday, November 15 from 9am-7pm and Sunday, November 16 from 10am-5pm at the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. Tickets are available at the door! View Saturday & Sunday’s workshop schedules.

The expo is a weekend for learning about body-mind-spirit wellness, healthy living, rejuvenating, healing and exploring the latest holistic and green products, fair trade shopping and information. With over 75 lectures & workshops and cooking demonstrations included in the $12 weekend admission, plus access to 225 exhibits including the famous Free Sample Bar — the Natural Living Expo is an incredible value at a bargain price. Be one of the first 200 people on Saturday or Sunday and receive a free gift bag!

2014 Featured Speakers include: Gabrielle Bernstein, Eric Pearl, Colette Baron-Reid, Bernie Siegel, Dr. Brian Clement and Guido Mase. Read more about the featured speakers here.

There’s so much to see and do at the expo you’ll wish you had more than one day, so plan accordingly! Be sure to like us on FaceBook for expo updates! View the 2014 Expo Program Guide Here>>http://issuu.com/spiritofchange/docs/expoprogram2014_hr?e=2652525/8684676

My booth is #11 and it would be great to see you. Stop at my booth so I can give you a hug. Enjoy this Expo, the largest in the area; it only happens once a year.

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

FOUNTAINS OF LIFE AND ENERGY?

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Forgive me, I forgot to mention in last week’s newsletter that the
6th Annual Living Expo is this weekend, September 29-30. I will be
there at Booth #10 which is the booth I use every year. As many of
you like to attend, I intended to give you a heads up just in case
you did not know when it was. So I am sending out this newsletter a
day earlier. Here is the info:

Join us in Sturbridge this Weekend! Only $10 admission for the whole
weekend.

Saturday: 9am-7pm o Sunday: 9:30am-5pm
Sturbridge Host Hotel o Directions
Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA

Questions: (508) 278-9640 x 2    [email protected]

Stop by and say Hi if you go, I would love to give you a hug.

The energies are having fun, at least with me. My appointments have
been going belly up so fast my best laid out plans on how to
facilitate and be gas and time conserving to get everything done,
are quite comical after I release the frustration I suddenly feel.
Even when I attempted to write this newsletter and I logged in to
Aweber, suddenly my usual template was gone and I had no idea on how
to get it back. I am learning though, I only wasted a half hour
before I called Aweber for help. How are your plans turning out?

It feels like I am in a comedy play where I am being tested to see
how I can maneuver in the maze and still keep a sense of humor.
I do sometimes lose my patience but even doing that, I am getting
an opportunity to practice being more fluid. Roll with the punches
is the phrase I am hearing. I am hoping that being more fluid will
become a habit that will occur naturally for me now.

Fall is a beautiful time of the year but every fall I feel sad at the
same time I am enjoying what fall brings; like apples, foliage, Big E,
cooler nights and more activities to participate in and an opportunity
to clean out my attic and cellar. Have you ever thought of cleaning
out the attic and cellar of your mind? We only have the moment in
this NOW and the attic and cellar hold onto the past. Quite a thought
provoking idea isn’t it? I feel the dichotomy because the boats are
being put away for the winter, the raft that the children love so
much is now beached, no one is swimming so there are no more squeals
of delight from the children,and I no longer can see the sunsets
from my deck.

The only reasonable excuse I can come up with is that I do not adapt
well to change. OR….is it the Harvest full Moon in Aries on
Saturday that is playing with my mind? Yet in Spring, I am very
happy to change from the cold into the warmth, from bare trees into
leaves and flowers. There are actually people who sincerely LOVE
the changes that comes with the four seasons. Do you look forward
to the changing of the guards?

Actually, one thing we humans can be certain of is CHANGE. In fact,
here in New England, there is a saying: “If you don’t like the
weather, wait a moment and it will change”. I am still playing
with: “Living in the moment because it is all there is”. When I
become aware of how I am feeling sad, I bring myself back to this
actual moment and see what I can feel gratitude for and that usually
snaps me out of my deep reverie of sadness.

I came across this eye opening and mind blowing article from Aluna
Joy which will bring Joy to your heart. It was a reassurance to me
that all the sayings like: Everything happens for a reason; You
are accomplishing your mission even when it doesn’t feel like it;
There is Divine Timing and Divine Order;and Trust in Higher Power.
Read it and see what you think.

Center of the Sun > The Love Bomb… A Message of Profound Healing

The Star Elders channeled by Aluna Joy Yaxk’in

The following is the fourth message that we received in Avalon
(England and Scotland) this past June/July 2012
over Solstice. Y It might be a good idea to read them in order as
each message builds upon the previous one. We are sharing this
message here with you just as we received it, in present time, with
very little editing. We do this for a very important reason.
read more …….

I went to the Big E yesterday and enjoyed the potatoes from Maine,
so much so in fact that I went back for another one a few hours later.
ONE of the things I enjoy about Fall. Another good thing is that The
Natural Living Expo is here and I may get a chance to see you again.

Love and Light

Mary Grace
www.TheWoundedChalice.com
www.IAmMaryGrace.com
http://www.waleson5.com/marygrace.html

PO Box 403
Wales, MA 01081, USA
413-245-3977