Lion on Pride - A Spirit Animal

 

The Lion speaks about his PRIDE – his family, and pride and joy.  Lion says that you do not get to default on your responsibilities to your family. If you decide to walk away because you need a change, know that you can never go back.  When your PRIDE is gone, it is taken over by  a new leader/father/teacher, and the memory of you is dust.

The PRIDE is dependent on one another and although each lioness, cub, or lion is individual, they also have an identity as a whole. Change is a constant to the PRIDE.  Some are born, some leave, and some die.  It is the circle of life.  The constants are the rules of the PRIDE, and the survival of the PRIDE.

Blessings,

Judy

Positive Talk

 

This is the positive talk that we all need to be saying to ourselves everyday! Throw out the negative talk.

We can be our own healers with positive talk,

We can bring ourselves in balance,  We can push away hurt.  We can surround ourselves with love and spread love to others.  We can change the direction that our thoughts go.  We are amazing!

Try it.

Blessings,

Judy

Small Injuries To Your Body

 

I banged my knee on the corner of the bed when I was making it.  It bloody hurt, because I punctured the skin on the corner of the post.  Within fifteen minutes, I banged my head on the corner of the kitchen cupboards.  I never do that.  I couldn't figure out what happened.  The last straw was stubbing my toe on the step as I was going upstairs.  It hurt, and I never stub my toe, either.

What is going on?? I kept asking myself what was happening and what I was supposed to learn.  And then I got it!  I was not being mindful.  I was not paying attention to what I was doing.  Instead, I was allowing my mind to wander, and to distract me from the task at hand.  I am all attention, now.

Getting small bangs to your body causes one to go out of balance.  It is a good idea, after a couple of knocks like I took, to sit in meditation and bring your body back to Center, to a place of stillness and balance.

Many blessings

Judy

Never Give Up On A Dream

 

If you wonder what your passion is, the quote above tells you so well – it is what you cannot stop thinking about.  It is what you dream about and doodle on pages about.  It is the thing that over powers everything else in your life.

For some people, it is cooking and recipes and food.  For others, it is carving or sewing or showing dogs or, whatever.  The passion is what makes life so much fun.  

Your dream comes from your soul.  It is the thing that gives meaning to your life.  It is also the thing that others will try to distract you from.  It is for your own good, they say.  Your dream is not practical.  It is not doable.  It has no value.  Do not listen to the naysayers.  Your dream, your passion, is yours alone.

Today, pay attention to what you think about and see if you can discover what your passion is.

Many blessings

Judy

Penguin & Black & White - Spirit Animal

 

This blog is in answer to several readers who have sent in questions about Penguin showing up in their dreams or during the day in a picture or on television.  And, this blog is a partial answer to why some guidance seems to be in black and white.

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Penguins have been around for 30 to 40 million years as verified by the six foot fossils found. This makes Penguin one of the older spirit guides.

When Penguin first appears to you, do not be surprised if she bows. As well as looking formal in their black and white attire, Penguins have an intricate social pattern that includes bowing to one’s mate upon leaving and arriving in the nest, bowing to others as they move throughout the society. Bowing represents a tool for appeasement and to maintain social structure. Those who have Penguin as a guide are encouraged to become more polite and attentive to how the social structure around them is holding together. Perhaps you are being called to pay honor to your mate or to your friends. Perhaps you need to appease someone where you have been harsh with your words or actions. Penguin also moves in straight lines when they are gathered in groups and moves with orderliness and a sense of purpose. They are determined and focus. If you lack determination and focus, ask Penguin to assist you in strengthening these areas.

As Penguin has become smaller over the centuries, and more aquatic, its ability to see out of water has diminished. It sees best in the water. As water also represents emotion, then Penguin has the clarity to see through the emotion and get to the heart of the issue. Additionally, Penguin moves through the water with the style of an acrobat or ballerina. They may be awkward on land, but Penguin is graceful and fluid in the water, twisting and turning and shooting upward, achieving speeds of 25 miles per hour. Penguin then teaches about tuning to your inner rhythm, and how to move with speed through emotions, shortening the time you would otherwise spend there.

Pay attention to Penguin’s color. Black and white, ying and yang, magic and mystery! The whiteness of the Penguin represents the awakening spirit and the light of all that is – as does the whiteness where it resides. The black represents the unknown, the density, and the different dimensions. The balance in Penguin’s color shows you how to balance and merge the darkness and the light, and to move between worlds as the Penguin moves between the sea and the land – two different worlds. Feel honored that Penguin is your guide for your journey of magic and mystery is moving in a new direction.

Many blessings.

Judy (email her at lightstationwisdom@gmail.com)

You Get What You Need

 

Picture of mountain top from Elbow Falls Recreation Area - by Judy Hirst 2022

I believe that the Universe looks after us.  Time after time I have great stories of how the Universe made sure that my husband and I were looked after.  A funny story takes place this past week.

For the last two months I have been to the grocery store and as I shop, I look at different foods and different granola cereals.  I end up not buying them because the brand is too sugary or too little protein. A lot of time, it is because I do not like the combination of grains, nuts, and fruits.  And yet, I keep feeling that I need granola.

I have learned that when I get a push to eat something that my body is trying to tell me that I need the food to move to balance in my body.  Some days I need more water than other days.  Some days I need more rest. Some days I need more exercise.  When I meditate on this, I find that some days the need for more of  “something” is a feeling that many people are getting at the same time.  The feeling is an energetic wave that is sweeping an area.

I digress.  Back to my story.  On Wednesday evening about supper time, the doorbell rang.  It was our neighbour who had a bagful of food that he could no longer eat.  He handed it to us and asked us to use it.  In the bag was a big box of  the perfect granola for me!  

The Universe delivered what I needed right to the door!  How cool is that?

Many blessings,

Judy

Prairie Chicken Visits - Spirit Animal

 

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Yesterday, when I took recycling out to the bin, there were three prairie chickens in the middle of the cove, pecking away at seeds.  They scurried away when I walked over to the bin.  Then, today, when my dog and I were walking in the park, at the exit where a small flock of six prairie chickens.  This time, they flew away instead of scurrying, I think, because of the dog.

It is apparent to me, that Prairie Chicken has a message for me because it is appearing two days in a row, and the number of critters is multiplied by two.  This really illustrates how message totem animals work.  

“A Message Animal Totem usually is bringing you a self growth, spiritual message, or a cautionary warning. It is often a wake up call or slap in the face. It will usually be a very unusual experience making it very powerful at that time and very impartial. A Message Totem is a brief period of time, a day, a week, and occasionally as much as a couple of months but can be immediate for just a few hours.”

Now, it is up to me to figure out what the message is because the animals did not stay around to give the message to me directly.  Prairie Chickens, and many chickens and quail, and even grouse, are about community, about feeding or nourishment, and about protection – especially fleeing at the first sign of danger.  This means that chicken is also about being ultra aware of one’s surroundings.

The message that resonated for me as I meditated on Prairie Chicken and the chickens’ actions is:

• When the unknown approaches and it feels threatening, simply flee and then observe it from a distance.  Warriors are careful.
• Finding the best place to eat and creating the best food will keep your group very strong.  Nourishment is part of spirituality for the body must be kept healthy.
• Feeding people is a small sacrifice that shows that you are in service

Reaching To The Stars

We sit in the mud... and reach for the stars.  - Ivan Turgenev

It is intriguing to me that we all yearn for the stars.  Possibly it is because we all come from the stars, from different planets and star seeds.  

Whatever your goals are today, I wish you success in reaching your Star.

Many blessings,

Judy

Great Serpent - Spirit Animal

 

Whether you think of the Great Serpent as the serpent in the picture above, or as a snake, or a dragon, remember that our Ancestors long before Christianity, believed that Serpent had many roles.  

Serpent’s greatest role was the symbol of the circle of life.  In many traditions, the serpent slept with it’s tail in it’s mouth, showing that life is circular.  In some traditions, Serpent curled around the roots of the tree of life, holding the tree in place and providing a base for it to thrive in.  If you think of the symbolism, and look around at parks and lawns, you will see that people still create circles around the trees, to give them a base, and even for protection.

The mystery of Serpent is that it moves through all of the elements in its various forms – dragon and fire or air, snake in water and earth – and provides a model for humans to be able to move through all of the elements as well.

If you have dreams of serpent, or if you see pictures as you go about your daily life, know that serpent is telling you to think about the circle of life and what you are doing with your life.

Many blessings,

Judy

Peacefulness

 

Right now, the most beautiful place on Earth is where there is peacefulness.  This is the place that our soul yearns to go to – to find that place where there is not any ego or power or selfishness.  We each have a need to find a place of peace where we can feel safe and where we can watch the stars or the clouds in the sky.

We need to know that in the peace, we do not need to watch our back (or our front or our sides) because we are protected.  We look for that place of peace all the time.

Most often it is a place of serenity inside you.  Sometimes, it is a physical place that you can go to. 

Where is your place of peace?

Many blessings,

Judy

Email - lightstationwisdom@gmail.com

Joyous

 

This day, I will be absolutely joyous.  I will feel all the good and the beauty in the world, and I will move forward with great purpose.  I will let those around me feel the joy.  The light of joyous will shine from me.

I use joyous to erase the sadness and the hurt and the humiliation that those around me may suffer from.  I recognize that I choose to be joyous.  I am totally grounded in joyousness.

Moving forward from this day, I will carry joyous with me in my pocket so that I can pull it out and wave it at situations that will pull me down.

I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy. - Doris Day

Many blessings, 

Judy

Spring Equinox March 20 2023

Nature and the calendar are not always in agreement.  Today, the calendar tells us that it is the Spring Equinox.  In the northern hemisphere, it tells us that the days will now be long and warm.  Most of the snow and cold are behind us. 

It tells us that the early flowers and herbs will be poking out their green shoots.  On the west coast, the spring bulbs will be growing and out in bloom.  

Nature announces spring by giving the birds a new, happier note to sing in the morning.  The robins arrive.  The rabbits do their athletic, complex mating dance.  All beings that hibernate come out of their dens.  

The world feels alive and vibrant. The world is healing, peaceful. Life feels tranquil.

Today, give thanks that we the seasons change and that the world keeps on spinning.  Give thanks for your family and friends and live this day fully.

Many blessings,

Judy

Hello Healing - A Healing Mantra

 

 

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 One of the most common asks that I get is “how do I heal myself of a woundor soreness to differentparts of my body?”  It is a great question!  The following healing process is one that I use immediately after I hurt myself. Some examples are falling on the ice and hurting a knee or elbow or wrist.  Another example is running and straining a calf or thigh muscle.  I am sure that you can think of many examples where you need “instant” healing.  And, yes, it does work on long term ailments.  However, the process takes days and months of repeating the mantra.

 Here is the mantra that works wonders.          

 Say:  Hello, Healing

Say hello: Dear soul, mind, and body of my (insert what needs healing, leg, hand, heart, etc)
Give love: I love you
Make an affirmation: You have the memory of how to heal yourself, and you have the power to heal yourself
Give an order: Do a very good job!
Express gratitude and courtesy: Thank you! I love you.

Repeat every day. It can be applied to everything, self, groups, relationships, irrespective of distances.

This comes from "Soul Mind Body Medicine", Dr. Zhi Gang Sha

Note that Dr. Sha says that the sequence in the hello must be 'soul, mind, body' and that other sequences are not effective.  That may have been true at the time of writing.  However, I have experimented with the order, and just used soul and mind, and the effective release of what ever ailment has been quite miraculous.

Happy healing…

And, many blessings,

Judy

White Elk Speaks - Spirit Animal

 These beautiful pictures were forwarded by my friend, Marilyn.  These animals are breathtaking! 

           The pictures are from Johndbrown.com  

White Elk is also a messenger.  He brings the message of wading through the toxic emotions that hold people back.  Have you ever said, “If it weren’t for that time …… when I…..” Or, have you ever said, “It is not my fault!” 

If you have, then White Elk is speaking to you!  He says that it is time to become accountable.  Each emotion that you feel is an honest creation of your body – no one else’s body.  Therefore, what you feel is not created by others; it is created by self.  Take a look at why you needed to feel this emotion.  What lesson is being brought in to the white light for clearing?  If you can not or will not identify the issue, the lesson will cycle again until you clear it. 

Although we have a saying, “Things are not always black and white”, generally speaking, they are!  You either accept that something triggers you, or you don’t.  If you acknowledge that all triggers are all your lessons, and not some other person’s lessons, then you will begin to move fully in to your soul awareness.

As this happens, your awareness, like the antlers on White Elk, reach to the heavens to pull down more white light, that gives you assistance in clearing issues.

The next time someone makes you angry, or sad, or hurt, or alone, simply say: “This is my emotion, and I own it.  I allow it to be, and then I clear it.  I do not need this lesson any longer.”

Be free!

 

May these pictures bring joy to your day!

Many blessings,

Judy    email - lightstationwisdom.com

Friends Accept Differences

 My friend Theresa sent me these wonderful pictures taken by a lady in Harrisburg.  These pictures make me think of the movie, “Love Actually”, because, as the movie says at the beginning, love is all around. 

These two adorable friends show that everyone needs someone. A young buck, for this fellow is just getting his horns, is usually isolated by others of his kind.  The cat is just as loving as can be and even grooms the big guy, so he looks presentable for the day.

The two animals are angels for each other, and truly show what love is all about… total unconditional acceptance of the other being.

 

May all your friends and all your family accept you unconditionally this year!

Many blessings,

Judy

Leaving a Toxic Relationship

A question came in from a reader about how to go about leaving a toxic relationship.  This is a post that I did on another blog about five years ago.  The problem and solutions have not changed in the past five years.  I hope that each reader finds this helpful.

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Life is about exploring new things, practicing skills to become masterful at them, and its about meeting new people and having new experiences.

What do you do if your life has a toxic situation in it – for example a toxic person or toxic group? Well, you need to let go of them.  How do you recognize these people?  

Qualities of a Toxic Person

Life coach Cheryl Richardson describes five types of toxic qualities in people:

• Blamer (keeps complaining)
• Drainer (always needs you and contacts you only when he needs you)
• Shamer (keeps criticising you)
• Discounter (discounts or challenges everything you say)
• Gossip (keeps talking about others at their back)

If he/she is any or all of the above, you just get him/her out of your life, please. (From https://thoughtcatalog.com/surabhi-surendra/2016/08/this-is-how-you-let-go-of-a-toxic-relationship/)

Why You Need to Let A Toxic Person Go

The following advice comes from https://tinybuddha.com/blog/letting-go-of-unhealthy-relationships-and-rediscovering-yourself/.

If you, like me, have considered letting someone go, ask yourself these questions:

How do you feel in their presence: drained or alive? Does the person always have your best interests in mind? Do they belittle you when you share your feelings? Do they make promises and never follow up?

If you answered yes to the final two questions, it might be time to move on to make space in your life for healthy, happy relationships.

The Process of Letting Go Of A Toxic Relationship

(From https://tinybuddha.com/blog/letting-go-of-unhealthy-relationships-and-rediscovering-yourself/)

1. Express your feelings in a letter.

Focus on one relationship that’s draining you and write a letter to the person you want to let go. Pour out your feelings onto the paper. The letter can be as long or short as you want.

End the letter with, “I release you across all space and time. Thank you for helping me learn and grow.” Fold the paper, burn it, and bury it in the ground to signify a complete release to the universe. This particular ritual is magical. I instantly start to feel lighter.

2. Clear your physical space.

Physical cleaning is so helpful when you are letting go of the past. Our physical space is a representation of what we’re giving space in our life.

Sell or donate any gifts you received, and burn any letters from the person you’re tying to let go. You’re going to face a lot of resistance; you’ll come up with reasons to hold on to these things. Remind yourself that this crucial to moving on and feeling happier with yourself and your life.

3. Get clear on what you need.

Write down how you want to feel in your life and within your relationships.

This is how I want my life and relationships to feel:

• Alive
• Filled with laughter
• Supportive
• Loving
• Understanding

If you’re not sure how you want to feel on the whole, start with just the immediate future. How do you want to feel this month?

4. Start filling the empty space.

Now that you’ve created a safe space by releasing unhealthy relationships, write a list of activities that will help you feel and experience your desires. For example, you could join a dance group to feel alive.

Put a little time into your passion every day. Writing makes me come alive, so I make sure to write daily.  Any passion that you spend time on will be healing.

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As you start dedicating time to things that are important to you, the right people will come into your life—people who see and appreciate you for who you really are. 

Remember that this is information only and does take the place of medical advice from a doctor or mental health professional.  

Many blessings,

Judy

Lightstationwisdom@gmail.com

Who is Saint Germain?

 

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A while ago, a reader asked, "Who is Saint Germain?".  This blog is to talk about Saint Germain.

Who?

Saint Germain is an ascended master or spirit energy that existed on earth long before the birth of Christ.  Some belief systems relate Saint Germain to an individual person, such a a Count in the time of the rise of Theosophy, or as a supporter of the Catholic Church in the early rise of the church. He is an energy that reincarnates from time to time through out history.  For those gifted with seeing the unseen, he is described as mid forties, surrounded by purple light or flame, and appears very much like the picture above.  Some refer to Saint Germain as a part of the Age of Aquarius. However, as he has been around a long time, he is part of many ages.  Many writers associate Saint Germain as part of the age of justice, freedom, and mercy.

Where?

Saint Germain appears at gatherings of spiritual people to help them, as a sponsor, to work on understanding the vibration of higher light and existence.  You may hear him named as "The Violet Flame" or "Keeper of the Seventh Ray".  He appears to individuals in mediation to guide the person to good works, acts of compassion, and subtle healing.  

    

Why Call On Saint Germain?

There are many reasons to call on Saint Germain.  Call on him for any of the following instances:

• When you want a higher consciousness to lead you through a meditation
• If you have questions about whether something that you are required to do is good or bad or for the greatest and highest good
• If you need some spiritual healing
• When you are looking for answers about next steps in your life, making changes in your life, or, if you are having a crisis of some sort

Saint Germain energy is a gentleness that has been around planet Earth for a very very long time.  Call on him in a meditation to see whether you want to work with him.

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I hope this answers the questions about Saint Germain.  Please email me with any other questions.

Many blessings,

Judy

lightstationwisdom@gmail.com

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

 

         Picture of spring flowers taken by Roger Joyeux and used with permission

Aaahh!  Spring!  And the return to the dreaded time change...spring forward.  On Sunday March 12, we changed to daylight saving time. The natural balance of our bodies was disrupted.  The circadian rhythm of the past six months changed.  

Researchers have shown that the incidents of traffic accidents and the number of errors that people make increase for about a month or so.  Less time for some people and more for others.  People feel draggy, have problems sleeping the nights following the time change, and are more cranky.

Getting past the effects of the time change

To get past the effects of the time change, people can choose to do one of several things:

• Clear and balance your chakras using either music created for chakra balancing or using a meditation specifically for balancing the chakras,
• Use the EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to tap through your body and mind resistance to the time change,
• Find a Reiki practitioner and have the practitioner help you work through the fog, confusion or whatever issue haunts you through the time change
• Try getting up two hours before your normal wake up time and do several things for yourself before starting your regular day.
• Sit in meditation in the early morning to discover why the time change is affecting you and make any changes that come up in the meditation.

Each of the above items has been recommended by different individuals who found that these processes helped them quickly adjust to the time change.  It may work for you.  Remember, if you have any medical challenge, do check with your doctor before you try something new, especially if you are on medication.

Many blessings,

Judy

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Using Meditation to Promote Healing

 

                                          Picture is by Judy Hirst, taken at a beach on Kawai in 2015

The other night, I could not sleep as my back was hurting from two hours of polishing the oak walls and shelves in our family room.  This winter, with some very cold days, was drying out the wood.  I lay in bed and contemplated life.  I felt a a pressure to meditate so I did. 

Many years ago I learned a process in BodyTalk (TM) that helped us create a very safe place in celestial space.  For me, the space that I created was a house that had a library, office, lovely living room/sitting area, a healing room and a gym area. I worked through the process to sink into the meditation and into calmness.

In my meditation, I found that I had new caretakers for my library.  Three beautiful white horses named Beauty, Hope, and Grace, looked after the library and kept the place clean and organized and acted as security.  When I asked if they had any wisdom  for me, the advice they gave was that I needed to eat a lot more green... lettuce, cabbage, spinach, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and include a lot of fruit.  They also said that I needed to walk and exercise to get stronger to carry the vibrations of change that are coming with the Equinox.

After visiting with the horses, I went to my healing room and lay on the bed of healing light, asking it to send healing waves into my back and shoulders.  I lay there for what seemed like a long time.  When I moved off the bed, I felt lighter.

It was time to come back.  I followed the process to come out of the meditation and came to awareness at 4:45am.  I wiggled my back.  It felt so good!  The aches were gone.  I drifted off to sleep.

Note:

You can find out more about the BodyTalk System at IBA Global Healing | Home (bodytalksystem.com).  Note that I am not promoting this site, I am simply providing it as a reference.  I do not benefit or profit from making this reference.

Many blessings,

Judy 

email me at lightstationwisdom@gmail.com

Comfortable and Wise

  

Picture’s origin is not known as it was part of an email.

The most comfortable and wisest people are those who watch their health when they are healthy; guard their country when it is untroubled; and cultivate their fields well when weeds are nonexistent or scarce.
—Venerable Chwasan, “The Grace in This World” - a Buddhist

The Archangels share many ideas with us, and the wisdom today is about being on guard.  This means that we must not slip into complacency about health, protection, growing our food, and tending our animals and children. 

Mankind is a caretaker of many things, and over time, mankind has forgotten how to care-take himself and others.  This is a tragedy that has transpired into many businesses that profit from the idea of doing your caretaking for you.

Today, choose one thing to be more mindful about.  It may be looking after plants at home or in the office.  Become the best that you can be at this task.

Many blessings,

Judy

Wind Speaks To Us

 

Listen to the wind. It talks. Listen to the silence. It speaks. Listen to your heart. It knows. ~ Native American Proverb         Picture on Highway 1 through Banff National Park with wind by Judy Hirst from 2021 There are many people who believe in the power of the wind.  Authors have written about it.  Song writers have penned beautiful songs about the wind.  Animals move with the wind.  And, of course, climate changes with the wind.   Wind tells us that change is coming and often, that it is time for us to change.  Wind reminds us that we are, as the song goes, “dust in the wind”.  For all the wealth and power in the world does not stop how the wind wears down the land and stirs up the sea and oceans into massive waves. Many blessings, Judy

Patience Solves Problems

 

The Ancestors tell us that to accomplish what they have accomplished takes great patience.  Simple tools and difficult environments meant that to build a house or a barn or a fence took a great deal of time.  

Our Ancestors laugh at us because they see that we want everything instantly.  We, the descendants, do not know patience.  Patience brings positivity.  Patience brings change slowly.  Patience gives us the courage to say hard things.

Today, lack of patience causes road rage, crimes against people and businesses, and huge misinterpretations and misunderstandings.

Today, slow down.  Practice patience.

Many blessings,

Judy

Buffalo On Winter - Spirit Animal

 

Buffalo walks in my dreams and tells me that food is getting more scarce.  I look around and I see that it is winter.  I tell Buffalo that food is always more scarce in Winter.  He shakes his shaggy head at me and says that I don't understand.  He says that the plants are not regenerating as they should.  He says the land is not fertile and that the plants are not as healthy.

In the dream, Buffalo says that the herd will move to a different spot – further west he thinks.  I ask what is causing the problem.  Buffalo shakes his head again.  He is not sure, he says, but he thinks it is the way that the humans are digging in the ground.  I take it that he means how they drill for oil and perhaps mining.  When i ask him this, he shakes again, and says it is more about how the land is torn up to put in roads and buildings, and how the leftovers (waste) from the humans is handled.  

He walks up to me and butts me with his head.  It is his way of saying goodbye.  He turns, and as one, the herd moves with him and they begin their trek.

I feel sad, and I yell "Goodbye!"

Many blessings,

Judy

Hamburger Soup Recipe

 When I was growing up, my mother would make a big pot of soup every week in February and March for us to have for lunch.  She said that the soup helped balance out the heavier foods that we ate over the winter.  The recipe below is one of my favourite soups from that time, and, I make it often for my husband and me.

Homestead Hamburger Soup 

8 Servings 

1 pound ground beef 
1 cup chopped onion 
1 cup diced potatoes 
1 cup sliced carrots 

1 cup shredded cabbage 
1 cup sliced celery 

1/4 cup raw rice 

3 cups water 

1 beef bouillon cube 
1 teaspoon garlic salt 

1/4 teaspoon basil 
1/4 teaspoon thyme 
1 bay leaf 

1 quart tomatoes, undrained

Brown ground beef and onion until meat is lightly browned. Drain off excess fat. Add 
remaining ingredients. Stir so tomatoes become slightly mashed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Adjust seasonings.   

Note:  I start this in the morning, and leave it covered, on low all day.  The flavour goes through everything 

Many blessings,

Judy

About Taking Things Too Personally

 

Do you know someone at work or in your family and group of friends that sees every comment or opinion as a criticism and a challenge to them?   I see some clients that do not know how to deal with other people's opinions.  They see it as criticism or being put down.  These folks have never learned to separate the concepts of feedback, coaching, criticism, and negative comments.  Everything is taken personally.  They over react. They are antagonistic. It makes them difficult to deal with and difficult to have as an employee or as a client, and even as a friend. They are so out of balance.

Who Are They?  As a generalization, this trait is dominant in people who are only children or youngest children.  Perhaps it is because they didn't have to share and get along with others, and therefore did not develop a "thicker skin" along the way. There seems to be an edge of anger to them in every situation.  And yes, there are exceptions.  Remember, this is a generalization.  

Is Change Possible?  It takes a lot of time, kindness, trust, and willingness to change to alter the behavior.  Most often, the person must work with a psychologist or other counsellor.  Once the change is made, the individual seems to go on to achieve remarkable goals and to grow in abundance.  

What If They Don’t Change?  If the change is not made, the person gets stuck in a rut where they see the world as against them.  The person may slide into depression and eventually become very depressed.  Some slide into drugs or alcohol, or both.  The spiral of behaviour is self destructive.

Many blessings,

Judy   

Contact me at lightstationwisdom@gmail.com

Walking Meditation

  

Walking beside the Bow River looking onto Poplar Island where the beavers have chopped down a tree in the summer of 2020.

When I first learned to meditate, based on all the instructions from teachers and from books, I thought that one had to sit quietly, in a lotus position, and push all thoughts out of one’s head if you were going to meditate properly.  Over the years, I have learned that there are many ways to meditate, depending on what belief system you follow and where you are when you want to meditate.

I have learned to love the walking meditation which is an active meditation practiced in Buddhism and in Shamanism.  Walking meditation is not limited to these traditions.  Meditation while walking may seem like a contradiction of activity versus focus.  However, one must be extremely mindful while walking in meditation.  You concentrate on your steps, your breath, and on the world around you.  Mindfulness is part of the strength of the walking meditation.  The steps one takes bring clarity of what needs to be dealt with, or what emotion needs adjusting, and, gives space for a different point of view.  For many practitioners, the walking meditation is a prayer to Nature and to the Universe.

When something troubles me and I cannot seem to get a grip on it, I leave the house and do a walking meditation.  I focus on my steps and my breath and leave the troubled thoughts behind.  Sometimes, it takes a half hour before the soothing peace covers you as you walk.  It make take an hour or so for a simple solution to appear as you walk.  The physical activity helps you work off the tension and stress and walking is just a good health strategy anyway.

Blessings.

Judy

Lightstationwisdom@gmail.com 

Combat Disharmony

 

 

The poster above comes from my book, “Earth Wisdom Meditations; 111 Contemplations for People Who Love The Earth”.  This speaks to the power that each of us has to influence the world around you by first making changes to your own life.

We think of the Universe as nebulous.  However, a small part of the Universe is in each of us.  It settles in our soul.  It makes us want to be in service, however that looks for us.  It is part of our daily prayer of life whether we think we pray, or not.

Blessings,

Judyt