Greed

What is Greed? This is a conversation my husband and I have been having. He has been reading a book on "Greed" and from the books perspective it is an emotion we all have that tells us "You want more". If you want a better car, education, living condition, or more money you are "greedy". I can not help but take offense to this. How is it that wanting more for myself or my family makes me "greedy"? The author says it is a disease that we "Americans" suffer from. We are never satisfied, we are in constant pursuit of the "American Dream" rising from the scums to become a millionaire and the only way to accomplish this is through "greed". Again I take offense, most individuals that I know do not want to be millionaires, however they do want to live better and provide for themselves and their families. I honestly don't feel this is being "greedy". For me this is simply a "desire". What is the difference? Desire as I have stated before is a feeling that motivates you to achieve. I will acknowledge that Greed does the same thing. However, the motivating feeling itself is completely different. Greed is dark and heavy. Have you ever meet someone who was "Greedy"? I have, and they are only out for themselves; no one else. Even if they have friends or family. The only reason they are after anything is for themselves ( they don't share). They are egotistical, snappy, and quick to condemn. For me "Greed" is the dark side of "Desire". You may start off wanting more which can grow into a strong desire of doing and being more to achieve it. Desire feels exciting and new. It becomes "Greed" the minute you decide to sacrifice anyone and anything. You are willing to do harm, illegal, unethical and moral wrong to achieve it.

I will continue to disagree with the author and say I am not "greedy". I won't say that I haven't felt like being "greedy" on occasion, however I chose "desire" instead.

What are your thoughts, are you "greedy?"


Guidance: Manifestation, Spiritual Growth, Idea's & Inspiration

Surrender & Trust

Dare to Dream

As children we can do anything. We believe we can fly to the moon and will create ways to do it. Even though it may appear as if we haven't even left the backyard. As we get older we are told more and more to stop "Daydreaming", to "Get our mind out of the clouds". How many of us have allow our minds to wander off into nothing when sitting at the office, a desk or sometimes in the middle of a conversation? I have.

At what point do we lose that part of us? Does it happen automatically when we turn 18 or 21? Does it happen when we reach our 30's as this is when we are "Suppose to settle down and be responsible"? I can not help but hold onto the thought that we don't really stop dreaming, it is more likely that we are being told what is "acceptable" to dream.

For me Dreams are obtainable possibilities that I aim for. The great things about dreams is they do not ever have a deadline. Dreams also have no limits. When I give myself permission to imagine reaching a dream, that child like wonder and excitement reappears. I love the way it feels so I dare myself to dream daily.

How often do you?

My dream for this year is being created and I will share it with you once I have finalized it. Until than. My guidance for today is:

Sleep (unsure), Heaven is watching (unsure), & Don't Compromise (unsure)

Crystal Skulls

I was in a local metaphysical shop earlier this week to pick up a new crystal (as you can never have to many). I used to love going into this store when it was in a different location. The feeling isn't as welcoming and it smells. Enough said on that.
As I walked around I noticed that they had a few new things one of them being, "Crystal Skulls". I immediately flashed to the more recent Indiana Jones movie and a SG-1 episode, this of course had me chuckling. I continued perusing and was accosted by a young girl walking around with her friend. They were obviously new to this type of stuff, full of questions, side comments and loud bantering. I answered the questions they were kind enough to wait for. I could tell the clerk was attempting to keep them interested. I made my selection, purchased it and was headed out when this same young girl came at me with a "Crystal Skull", "what is this for, why do they have this, what would you do with one, these are so weird." I looked at her with wonder and replied. "Would you like the real version or the Hollywood version?" I lost her because than she walked away asking "What movie where Crystal Skulls in?" I left gladly leaving the clerk with them.

The reason for me writing about this is due to the current belief's that are flying around about the "2012". Did I lose you? I won't go into the connection as it maybe to long for this letter. Needless to say, my questions are "Are you afraid the world is ending in 2012?", "If so how is this belief effecting the life you are currently living?"

What to do?

It's the beginning of the year, do you know where you are going? Better yet do you know where you want to go? When I ask clients what they want they immediately reply "happy", "rich" or "lose weight" . While these see simple and reasonable, the question still remains "How do you plan on getting there?" For most the to do list begins with; if I just do this or if I did that I could do it. The next statement is "How do I motivate myself to do it?". Well first motivation comes from the excitement or value you may receive from doing something. If you are not excited it isn't going to happen, because your heart isn't into it. Now, what are you willing to give up or do to receive the benefits from achieving these? Yes, you do have to give something up.

Here is a challenge my challenge to you; have you ever planned a trip? What did you do to prepare for it? What steps did you take to make it happen? How excited where you to go?

New Beginings

With it being the eve of New Years Eve I cannot help but begin reflecting on this past year. I took a few minutes to read past blog posts and was amazed at the growth and awareness's I have had. I will admit to being scared and excited about the new year and all its possibilities. I have begun thinking of what I would like to anticipate for my next year. My dream for this year is "Through my surrender & trust, I will gain Faith, Hope & Unity." I believe I have achieved it and in the most unusual and profound ways. I attempt to not expect anything for the new year as I believe when you expect something you limit yourself and those around you; it also limits on how it anything will appear. By expecting I also set myself up for disappointment. I reiterate that I am anticipating new & wonderful things for this upcoming year. Thus a New Beginning. When you watch "Christmas Carol", you learn about how Scrooge starts anew Christmas morning; after all his awakenings and awareness's. What I would like to know is how many of us take this into consideration every Christmas; do we wait for the New Year to start anew or are we still waiting for the "three spirits" to visit us to show us how we aught to be living so we too can have a New Beginning?

Spirit of Christmas

With it being Christmas and everyone in "the spirit", I can not help wonder what causes this. Most everyone I talk to complain about how commercialized it has become, having to buy so and so a gift and how they plan to have back-up gifts in case someone they hadn't planned on giving a gift to gives them one. When I ask the reason for this they all say one of two things "It is expected" or "Karma, if I don't give it will come back and get me". Both of these answers surprises me, as neither of them speak of what Christmas is about. I to for years bought into the having to give everyone a gift and it caused me stress and anxiety. When I didn't get what I wanted I was extremely disappointed. It was five years ago that I stopped. I don't give a gift unless I am inspired to do so, I receive each gift with appreciation as someone took the time to think of me. Even though most have begun to believe I don't practice Christmas. (I do, only not in the way that most do). The fact that they still give me a gift even though I may not practice it the way they do lets me know that they truly do care. So I ask you what is the "spirit " of Christmas & how do you access it? I hear people say they watch Christmas specials or listen to the Christmas music; others say it is through the children. For me this year it was when I began exercising; " I have been given much & I would like to share". I don't have to share, nor am I feeling it is expected. I am doing it because I desire to. This is the spirit that will carry me through until next year. If the giving comes from the heart with no strings, expectations or justifications than it is a true gift. The next step is the receiving of this gift and that is completely up to you. I hope you all had a very merry Christmas.

Out of Sorts

I was thinking about writing about "commitment" some more today and than some one asked if I would write about "karma" there seems to be confusion on how this actually works. It is my turn to write today and I can not seem to get my brain to write about anything. OK, it doesn't want to do much of anything and it isn't only today I had this issue yesterday also. My husband threatened to send me to bed early last night as I was no longer making any sense. What causes these bouts of scattered thinking? I suppose it depends on who you talk to; one person will say "you are dehydrated", another would say "not enough sleep", another "stress". I would love to say it was one of these, how ever I can not I will admit the truth. My brain is having a melt down. I am sure none of you have ever had one of these. With that said wait until Thursday for me to write about "commitment or karma" until than.

I surrender & trust