by Lori | Nov 28, 2021 | Blog
What did you think the first time you saw Fantasia or The Matrix? Did you find them entertaining? Did they make you ponder what appears real in our world and what doesn’t seem real? Those who met Kris Duffy probably remember her discussing both these films. When The Matrix first came out in 1999, Kris’ Soul told her that it was the decade’s best movie that pointed out that we are in an illusion. Knowing that couldn’t be the end of the information, Kris asked what was the best movie of all time to point out the illusion. She was guided that it was the 1940 Fantasia movie. What other seed planting movies might be coming to a theatre near you?
I have seen a few movies lately that were interesting. I might have read more into them because of my belief system, but the synopsis of both probably were inspired by more than just 3D storytelling and with movie goers in mind.
Nine Days
Nine Days is described well by the Washington Post reporter, Michael O’Sullivan. “Nine Days, an existential fantasy about a group of unborn human souls going through the application and interview process for the job of life, makes for a fine, live-action companion piece to Pixar’s animated feature Soul, which was one of the best and most life-affirming films of last year, in any medium. Writer-director Edson Oda, making an auspicious feature debut, has devised a deliberately stagy — yet surprisingly effective — device to make his point: Life should not be taken for granted.”
For others of us, Nine Days can be another nudge to ask our own Higher Self /Soul what we still need to explore to more fully embrace the idea that we are in an illusion of the third dimensional world. Then, to take the opportunity to heal any fears or blocks that might come up as we remember who we truly are. Nine Days might also raise false beliefs in us that only a chosen few “make it”. Or that the chosen few might be chosen for their ability to play the third dimensional game vs. being chosen just for the experience of being human. Those were a few of the “ah ha” moments for me. You might be guided to see what comes up for you while watching the film. (Writer’s note – I was able to borrow the DVD through the network of libraries associated with the Poudre River Valley Library District.)
Free Guy
Free Guy is a fun movie that mirrors piercing the veil of the illusion. It has the feel of The Truman Show meets Ground Hog Day – which both could also be on the list of movies that help us question the illusion.
Here is the description from the Disney Wiki page. “Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action-comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as a bank teller named Guy, who discovers that he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game called Free City. He then becomes the hero of the story and tries to save his friends from deletion by the game’s creator.”
I didn’t have as many “ah ha” moments with Free Guy, but probably enjoyed the lightheartedness of it more than Nine Days. Either of these might make for an interesting evening of entertainment for you.
Perhaps more poignant is that those of us who write and read this blog are not the only ones who will have the potential to see the bigger issues that are raised by these films. Others who may not have ever heard of the illusion or the experiment in duality, nonetheless, are being exposed to these concepts in ways that might be more agreeable to their needs or their personalities. That gives me hope that we will be able to reach more of humanity and to help all to awaken to the truth of who we all are. Thank you, Hollywood, for helping us to piece the veil.
Gratitude to Kellepics from Pixabay.com for the image above.
by Lori | Oct 31, 2021 | Blog
What are your most embarrassing moments? Do you have them in your mind?
I mentioned to a friend of mine recently that two of my most embarrassing moments in my life happened in the last couple of weeks. Well, as you know, be careful what you put out to the universe. In the trifecta of my embarrassments, number three was this week too! I had really hoped that I was done making these sorts of faux pas. Which of course, is why I am guided to write about these today. My “mistakes” aren’t over yet. I am still engaging in unforced errors that we might call of form of self-sabotage.
In the outer world, my self-sabotage comes from being too impatient and wanting to be efficient. Of course, rushing through things may seem efficient but it isn’t always effective. I am like the quote usually attributed to Winston Churchill, “You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing after they have tried everything else.” That is me sometimes. I don’t have time to do it right, but I do have time to do it over.
In my inner world, my self-sabotage comes from not listening closely enough to my inner wisdom. Many times, this stems from not slowing down enough to listen to the little voice of concern that flashes in my consciousness. When I get these little hits, if I would just take a moment to ask, “is this something I need to check in about?” or “is there some information that needs to come to my conscious awareness,” a lot of heartache and seemingly negative consequences would be avoided. But, I am still learning. And I need to stop beating myself up about the fact that I still have lessons to learn.
With many issues, rolled up with the self-sabotage are the elements of self-judgment, lack of self-forgiveness and lack of self-worth. As I try to master listening to my guidance, I will also need to master trusting and following my guidance, too.
With these ideas in mind, let’s take a couple minutes to ask our souls for guidance. Ask: what form does my self-sabotage take? What do I need to heal in order to self-sabotage less often or not at all? What energies or frequencies will help me with healing self-sabotage? Are some of the energies I need Trust, Non-Judgment, Self-Forgiveness, Worthiness or Surrender to the Plan? Take a few moments to write down what will help you. Once you are done with this inventory, set your intention to clear or heal the aspects that need to be cleared. Set the intention to hold the frequencies that will aid you in healing your self-sabotage.
I am thankful to Gerd Altmann with pixabay.com for the lovely image accompanying this blog entry. It helps us to remember that Being Yourself is You Being Source. You Are Source. We Are Source. Be Yourself.
by Lori | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog
My right thumb has been bothering me for a couple months. Physically, the condition is called “trigger finger.” The situation has improved, but it isn’t 100% yet. As I continue to look at the metaphysical mirrors to help heal the situation from an energetic standpoint, it occurred to me that some believe what distinguishes humans from most other animals is the opposable thumb and the brain function. (And because I believe my thumb condition is due to too much texting…perhaps my brain function isn’t working at 100% capacity, either!)
Is it my opposable thumbs that make me human? I think it is my ability to experience joy. I believe my ability to appreciate the bee flying around the Russian Sage bush outside my window for the beauty that it creates is what makes me human. I believe my gratitude for a gorgeous Autumn Day makes me human. My joy in listening to music and dancing makes me human. My thrill at picking apples off a tree and harvesting the winter squash in our garden makes me human. Sharing a kind word with a stranger, helping a neighbor, playing with my dog makes me human.
Of course, I realize that all these activities don’t define me as human. They define me as divine – divine but in the human form as the sensory vehicle. I don’t know how all these experiences will feel when I am no longer in the human form, but I know I will still be divine. Next time, I think I will experience all these as the bee.
Gratitude to John Hain for the creative image.
by Lori | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog
When I need a little help calming myself, this song usually helps me. Trevor Hall’s performance of East Forest’s remix of A Reminder helps me remember to find my center. I hope you find the beauty and benefit in it, as well. Here is the Youtube Link if you want to experience it yourself. A Reminder
“A Reminder”
Do you remember
When you looked in the water and saw your reflection
The embers
They drew out a map and they showed you direction
Your sender
Is far in the east where your heart is at peace
When you enter
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
Help me recall that first morning
Sunlight adorning
Cracks on the floor well it served as a warning
Everything’s changing
All re-arranging
Felt so familiar
So amazing
Hopped in the car
Drove to the mountains
Cows in the street
Prayer beads you were counting
There was the river
Eternal Giver
Flowing forever
Remember find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
When you’ve lost your way
Colors start to fade
Take a look within
Find your offering
Hold it to the sun
Let your spirit run
Remember
Remember find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Gratitude to the artists of this wonderful song and to Suman Maharjan with Pixabay.com for the image above.
by Lori | Jul 31, 2021 | Blog
Have you ever wondered if you are on the “right” path for your life? I know I have. Even sometimes when I am checking with guidance as to my next step, I am worried that I won’t “hear” the next step correctly or won’t be able to take the next step.
A few months ago, Marsha Hankins recommended the book Pull Your Self Together: A True Story of Alternate Realities, Spiritual Healing and Dimensional Wholeness, by Rebecca Whitecotton.
I have been reading it for a couple of weeks now. If you haven’t already noticed, I want to bring your attention back to the title. The words Your Self are separated instead of being the compound word Yourself. I am no grammar specialist, but I believe the Whitecotton was being very deliberate in the choice. If Whitecotton had used the phrase “pull yourself together” you might think her intent was to be a self-help book that wants to jolt you out of a rut with a firm “get a grip” concept. But, I don’t believe that it Whitecotton’s intention.
Whitecotton, from the very first sentence in her book’s introduction, shares with you her experience. “An alternate version of me from a different reality reached through the dimensions and showed me how to rescue myself.” (Page 1) She goes on to describe what the book can do for you. “If you choose, Pull Your Self Together can be a blueprint for your healing and discovery of a greater sense of wholeness by connecting with other versions of yourself in alternate realities.” (Page 2) Throughout the book, Whitecotton explores the metaphysical concepts as well as theories from physicists regarding the nature of the multiverse where we are living different versions of this particular life based on choosing one fork in the road over another. The idea is that all forks in the road have been traveled but we might only know about the version we are currently on unless we open ourselves up to experiencing ourselves in the other versions too. (The author does a much better job of explaining, but this is the idea in a nutshell.)
Truly, the title tells you exactly Whitecotton’s intent. To help you merge all aspects of you into the oneness that most people reading this blog (and the person writing this entry) say we want: the sense and knowingness of ourselves as one with all other aspects of ourselves as Source. But wait, there’s more! Eventually knowing ourselves as one with all other aspects of ourselves as Source leads to being One with All Of Source regardless of the dimension or the space time continuum. Pull Your Self Together is about living as the Oneness of Source. It is a fascinating read.
My intent with this blog entry is to point out a few quotes and topics that Whitecotton explores to see if they might speak to you as they did to me.
If nothing else Whitecotton says stays with you, allow yourself the wisdom that as part of pulling her self together she blesses herself of yesterday, herself of today and herself of tomorrow. Throughout the book, she explains the power and energy of something so “simple.”
Two of the ideas that came to me while reading the book is that we are stuck in our own judgment and in our own stubbornness.
In Chapter 40, In Search of an Ideal Life, Whitecotton explores the ideas of the Law of Attraction. This is where the idea of working with and holding non judgment really jumped out at me.
“When we try to create the ideal reality, we assume that the other realities – including the one we currently live in – are not ideal. Living in the third dimension pushes us to believe that one choice is perfect, and another choice is less than ideal. One is right; the other is wrong. We culturally define success as a big salary, fancy car, big house, soul mate relationship, and so on. What if we defined success differently? What if we could see success as simply being love in the world? What if we could see success as being brave enough to make a “mistake” and walk that path to completion even though it is painful? What if we also saw success as being willing to walk through sadness or depression so that we can come out the other side of that with something even greater than we can imagine? From the firth-dimensional perspective, all of those are success.
When I look at the Law of Attraction from the perspective of this one life I am living, it is logical to make this one life the “best”… What if the alternative versions of ourselves could team up to create a stronger whole? Rather than seeing life as a competition between those various versions of myself to see who could be the best, I could envision these other versions of myself as a cooperative team, with each version playing a different part that complements the whole. None of us can do it all. Only together can we be whole.
In one of my meditations, when I blessed the me of yesterday, I saw her handle a situation with more strength, confidence and personal power than I had when I faced the situation in my reality the day before. She was able to fully bring her power because the me from this reality sent her love and let her know that it was safe to shine her light fully in that moment. Once I saw her strength and what she was able to accomplish with it, I brought that feeling forward into my reality, and I know now that I am capable of what she did. I can own that powerful experience and tap into its memory, even thought it was not this version of me that experienced it. This was, indeed, a powerful use of alternate realities.” (Pages 216 and 217)
Whitecotton continues to discuss the Law of Attraction with the perspective that we know from the Kris Duffy quote of “It’s Not the What. It’s the Why.”
“This is not to say that I don’t want to consciously create for myself what I perceive to be a more fulfilling, happy life. Of course, I want a happy life, and knowing what I know, I would be a fool not to make use of this power to pull things into reality. It is, however, a difference of perception from the outset – an acceptance of all realities as equally valid and necessary, and a sincere gratitude for those versions of myself who are willing to take a hard and painful path so that others of me experience more joy. I don’t want to categorize as imperfect the versions of me who chose a simpler life, or who made a mistake and hurt someone, or who got so mired down in sadness that she could not function. Each version is an integral part of the plan of my universal self, and I love them all. I chose the path I am on because I want to experience it. At any moment, I can choose another path, but I don’t have to believe I am on the wrong path. I don’t have to beat myself up for taking so long or getting distracted or losing opportunities altogether. I have nothing to regret.
My heart felt a sense of peace when I thought about how much easier it is to envision a beautiful, amazing future for myself when I do not hold on to regrets about things I did not do earlier. I thought about how much different I felt about myself when I knew that even the most mundane, boring version of me was necessary and important to the whole. I thought about perceived mistakes that disappointed me from my past, and I loved myself for doing exactly what I did because it brought me to today. I smiled as I thought about how much easier it was to imagine a bright future if I started in this moment with total love for who I had been. I was exactly where I needed to be. I could choose any path I wanted to travel, knowing that one of me will be able to accomplish my highest visions even if this version of me falters.” (Pages 218 and 219)
These paragraphs made me want to look at how I have been too stubborn to “start in this moment with total love for who I had been.” Do I want to allow who I have been, in this reality or any other reality, to define who I will be going forward regardless of the reality I am living? I need to stop giving my power away to the old version of me, the unhealed version of me. I need to stop judging the old version of me, the unhealed version of me. I need to “bless the me of yesterday, the me of today and the me of tomorrow.” I need to eliminate the stubbornness and judgement of the me of yesterday, the me of today and the me of tomorrow.
I need to start in this moment with total love for who I have been and for who I am now – Source. To have total love for who I am as Source – Source yesterday, Source Today and Source Tomorrow. I AM SOURCE.
Here is the link to Pull Your Self Together on Amazon.
Thanks to Gert Altmann on Pixabay.com for the image.
