Earth Changes - Air Holes

A second 10-foot wide sinkhole appeared about a foot away from a 25-foot-wide sinkhole that appeared in January at Cape Kiwanda. May 8, 2023, Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, Oregon.

Courtesy of Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Last week, a 10-foot-wide sinkhole appeared at Cape Kiwanda on Oregon’s north coast. This is the second sinkhole to appear at the cape this year, just inches away from the one that emerged in January.

A sinkhole is a depression in the ground that has no external drainage. So, when it rains the water stays inside, ponds up and then drains down into the subsurface.

——-Information and picture comes from https://www.opb.org/article/2023/05/20/2-sinkholes-have-appeared-on-oregons-north-coast-heres-more-on-why-they-happen/

I was wondering why there have been so many sink holes appearing all around the world in 2023.

 The guidance that came to me is that humans have been pressuring the Earth for the last thirty-five years, and covering huge parts of her with cement in the form of roads, parking lots, big buildings, runways, and developments.  These “coverings” have choked off the Earth’s natural ability to breathe.  Even though, in some cases, Man has created huge craters in the form of open pit mines, the holes are not natural and do not allow the Earth to breathe properly.  

As with any creature, the Earth is finally struggling not to choke and die.  She therefore opens up huge breathing holes, similar to the whales opening their blow holes, where ever it feels natural and right.  Earth pays no attention to what is on the surface. 

If we saw another human cruelly choking an animal, we would cry out in outrage, and work to stop the human who was doing the choking.  It is now helpful to have that same view around the sink holes that are appearing. Yes, it is too bad that people are loosing houses and garages. Maybe they are required to move elsewhere.  

If you are having difficulty picturing the difficulty that Mother Earth is having with her breathing, take a few minutes to do this meditation.

Meditation on Earth Breathing

1.  Put on some very tight clothes.

2.  Sit as comfortably as you can in meditation position – perhaps full lotus.

3.  As you start the meditation, breath in deeply for a count of seven, hold for seven, and release for seven.

4.  Do this for a minute.

5.  Notice how difficult it is to take a deep breath?  Even after you have done several of them, the going seems to get tougher, and not easier.

6.  Try it again to see if it easier the second time. 

7.  Now, go and change clothes and get into some very comfortable, loose clothing.

8.  Try the same exercise again.

9.  Do you see the difference?  Do you feel the difference?  Do you feel like stretching after you get into the looser clothing?  

10.  It is the same for Mother Earth. 

11.  Now, do the breathing, taking in very deep breaths, and imagine that you are harmonizing your breath to the Mother’s.  

12.  Feel your anxiousness subside.  Feel the Earth become calmer.  Feel the Oneness, and the peace.

13.  Do this breathing exercise for ten minutes.

14.  When you are finished, bow to Mother Earth nine times to honour her journey, and thank her for providing the greater home that you live on.

15.  Clear your space, and return to the Now.

Have a great day!

Blessings,

Judy

Horse’s World Compared To Ours

One of the universal symbols of freedom is the horse.  It has strength, speed, intelligence, and a nobility that touches peoples’ hearts. Some of the best stories and legends are about horses.

When I saw this picture, I quickly went to a place of wondering what this Earth would look like if Horse was in the place of dominance that Man is currently in.

Would Horse have let the planet get to the state that we are in now?

I believe that under Horse rule, the following would never have occurred:

• fast food – they have grass and dried grass 
• cars – in fact, I don’t think they would have even invented the wheel 
• shopping malls 
• open pit mining 
• gas and oil drilling and spills and the death of many water creatures 
• logging 
• urban development and sprawls 
• tobacco/cigarettes and cigars 
• paint 

I am sure there is a whole list of things to be added here.  Go ahead and suggest things to add to the list.  I will update this blog later with all your ideas.

Blessings,

Judy

Silence and Meditation

Over the last twenty years, we have been lucky enough to have a friend named Al who lives far away from us but who visits when he can.  We three enjoy one another’s company, and the lively discussions we have on enlightenment, choice, healing tools, and the books that we are reading. 

Our time together also has moments of silence when we contemplate the words that have just been spoken. There is a courtesy and thoughtfulness that goes with our “silences”. 

In light of many of our conversations, I found this little Zen teaching on silence very funny.

Sounds of Silence

Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. By nightfall on the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out. The first monk said, "Oh, no! The candle is out." The second monk said, "Aren't we not suppose to talk?" The third monk said, "Why must you two break the silence?" The fourth monk laughed and said, "Ha! I'm the only one who didn't speak."

The teaching around this little story varies. Generally, the story reflects the challenges of sitting in meditation. Each of the monks experiences a block that affects their practice.

I was thinking about this and realized that this little story is also a reflection of our lives and the situations that block us from attaining our true goals.

What are your thoughts?

Blessings,

Judy

A Visit From Mink

 

Mink picture from Wikipedia

From time to time, animals pop into my dreams because they want humans to know about them.  The animals have messages.  Mink recently showed up.

Mink is an animal that we know of from all the fur coats that we see.  Man is one of the worst predators for Mink.  Other predators include Great Horned Owls, bobcat, and fox. Never-the-less, Mink thrives on fish and other aquatic life, small mammals (rabbits especially), and birds, particularly water fowl. (Predator and food info from Wikipedia.)  Mink is very territorial, and maps out its territory around a river, stream or lake.  

Mink has these thoughts to share with you.

1. It is hard to retake your territory.  Mark your boundaries well, and allow no encroachment on your space, values or projects.
2. We all have predators who want something from us.  Learn who has you in their sites, and what their agenda is.  Figure out what you can do to move out of their range of attention.  Sometimes making noise is not a good thing.
3. Mink do nap, with one eye open.  Take short breaks to renew your energy, and always know where your “safe” place is.
4. Pay attention to your diet.  Eat only what agrees with you, and eat only what you need.

Blessings,

Judy

Get With The Program

We have all heard all the sayings - “march to the sound of your own drummer”, and “every one marches to a different beat”.  Or, “everyone’s marching one way, and you need to get with the program”.  

Well, the Angels are saying that it is time for you to remember why you asked to come to Earth to walk “your talk”.  YOU did not come here to beat someone else’s drum, you came here to pound out your own tune.  Your music, what ever that might be, is what helps keep the world in balance.  

Remember the chorus from the song, “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing”?  It goes like this….

Chorus:  
I'd like to teach the world to sing  
In perfect harmony  
I'd like to hold it in my arms  
And keep it company  
(That's the song I hear)  
I'd like to see the world for once  
(Let the world sing today)  
All standing hand in hand  
And hear them echo through the hills  
For peace throughout the land  
That's the song I hear  
(That's the song I hear)  
Let the world sing today  
(Let the whole wide world keep singing)  
A song of peace that echoes on  
And never goes away  

~~(R. Cook/R. Greenway/B. Backer/B. Davis)

The Angels remind you that coming to Earth to get rich or to be poor or to be sick, or to be in a dead end job, was never part of the plan.  They tell you that each person was to break free from the constraints of the world created by their parents, and that each person was to live in a way that made that person absolutely happy.  Living a life based on “you should”, and “you’d better”, and someone else’s agenda is making people sick – sick to death.  

So, sit down on a couch or a log or where ever you are comfortable, and find out what makes you happy, and find out where you want to be.  Then, get with your program.

Blessings,

Judy

Truisms That Made Me Think!

 

Picture of Lake Winnipeg taken from the shore at Victoria Beach in August 2023 by J Hirst

I get a Daily Motivational Message in my email every morning.  I enjoy the ideas and thoughts that pop up from time to time.  On Sunday, I was having a discussion with a friend about the purpose of life, and how some folks become so focused on what they think their purpose is that they let a lot of wonderful life pass them by.

Then, on Monday, in my DM message, the following thoughts showed up that seemingly emphasized the discussion of Sunday.

See what you think and what you feel when you read these thoughts or truisms.  They deal with balance, life choices, stress, control or not, and the need for calmness and gentleness.

• Sometimes we become so obsessed with achieving our goals that we forget to cherish our lives.

• You've beenrunning, and working so hard for years. Make the conscious choice to slow down. 

• You have to let yourself relax. 

• You are allowed to take a break. You need it. 

• Your thoughtsmay tell you that things will fall apart if you take a break or let go of trying to control everything, but deep down you know it's not true.

• What's meant to be will happen. Invite gentleness and calmness into your life.

Many blessings,

Judy

November 1 2023

 

November is the turning point of the season that brings us winter, even though winter really starts at the Winter Solstice in December.  We already have a goodly amount of snow in Alberta, in different places. 

November signals a time of slowing down, of gatherings like Fall Suppers and Thanksgiving in the United States.  It is when many summer and fall activities shut down.

November is a time of remembering…of wars fought, of loved ones who left this year, of warm summer days on the deck or beach with family and friends.  

November is a time for being grateful that the year has been good.  Or, in some cases, it has been challenging and we have learned from the challenges. 

November is when most of us start Christmas shopping to get the presents to send away, and to prepare for Christmas Day which is now 55 days away.  

When we hit November, we comment on how fast the year has passed and wonder what happened to make everything seem to move so quickly.

Many blessings,

Judy