The Mayan Day of the Dead, "II The Intuitive" and Letting the Hidden Emerge

Today is the Mayan Day of the Dead or better yet "Los Dias de los Muertos"  a day to remember family, friends, and ancestors.

Yesterday, I did not do what I planned on doing but the day was a success all the same.  By awaking in the morning with a focus on Spirit my day always starts off on the right track.  Yes, the odd time life throws me a curve ball but I simply do my best to deal with whatever is thrown my way that may cause a bump or two in my life.

I find now that many of my activities have become very spiritual.  Whether it’s going to the gym, working on my handcrafted cards, or thinking about model trains, spirit is with me all the way.  At one time I was insensitive to this presence in my life even up to a few days ago.  Today, I have a new sense and appreciation for Spirit and energy that surrounds us all each and every day.  Spirit always is and always will be for this is who we are—Spirit and energy.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “II The Intuitive: To be true to oneself, one must know oneself.  Looking within for answers.  Meditation. Intuition.  Exploring that which is normally hidden.”

“Be still and know that I am God”.  Learning the Tarot, Page 117, Joan Bunning, Weiser, 1998

This is a good time for me to let my hidden talents come to the surface and be known to the world.  This is a time for me to sit back, be still and let what is hidden, blossom and flower take me and life to new heights and new possibilities.  This is the time to simply “be”.  Thoughts and ideas idea’s are swirling about me and it is time to let them go and become something.  Release my grip and let them emerge from within and take root in life, grow stronger, mature and release their potential.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

XVIII The Moon, Moving Beyond Illusion Into the Unknown

Yesterday was another day of errands as we had to pick up a couple of items to finish off one project as well as exchange a couple of cabinets for undamaged ones.  The cabinets were not seriously damaged but had areas where the stain was rubbed off or a slight ding inside.  Every cabinet we looked at was similar so we took a discount and the least damaged cabinets.  We then picked up an $8 wood stain marker that matched the colour of the cabinets and made a quick and easy repair of the cabinets.  The problem is the way the cabinets are packaged, not enough soft padding material to protect them.

One cabinet is already on the wall, the smaller and lighter of the two, looks really good and the new paper fabric panels that replaced our closet door operate quite seamlessly.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XVIII The Moon: Sexuality pulls us into a different, non-rational world which is sometimes frightening, always creative.  A sense of mystery.  Creative ideas which gestate in the subconscious.  Sexuality or sex".

XVIII The Moon likely signifies illusion or confusion or wandering along an aimless path.  XVIII The Moon is the light of the realm of shadow and night and will be my guide to the unknown so I can allow the unusual into my life. (from Learning the Tarot, Joan Bunning, Weiser, 1998, pp 148-149)

I love the light of the Moon and welcome the unknown and the unusual into my life.  I’m in a place of suspension, in between worlds, if you will, neither here nor there, a bubble so-to-speak, looking for a path to take me to where I need to be and where I need to go…

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

XII The Hanged Man and Giving Up To Find What You're Looking For

Ran a couple of errands yesterday before relaxing a little before getting dinner going and ready for our Friday Night Dinner with Friends.  They were running late so dinner sat for awhile longer than I hoped but it still tasted good.  The nights went well and we managed to get through it without a problem.  Always good when that happens.

I had a tough night of sleeplessness and many a thought and the odd dream or two.  Thinking of yesterday’s Tarot Card revealed more wisdom and knowledge and again my dreams were all about travel.  Yesterday’s Tarot Card, XI Strength was pointing out the need for inner strength and strong character, not to give in to despair or to give up on myself or my dreams.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XII The Hanged Man: Living in the moment.  Being fully absorbed in the present.  Nonattachment to goals.  Seeing things from a new angle.”

As I read in “Learning the Tarot”, pages 136-137, this card is full of contradictions.  I need to live in the moment, as I’m slowly learning to do.  And I need to, as hard or contradictory as this may seem, give up my urgency to achieve my dreams and goals and this will help me find what I’m looking for.

This is also advice given by Deepak Chopra in his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.  Nonattachment to goals, detached intentions, allowing our dreams and goals to evolve and come to fruition without force or force of will.  Living in harmony with Spirit and the natural world...

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

"I The Magician" and Creating a Life Not Reacting to It!

We had another fairly quiet day yesterday and were out briefly to pick up a couple of things we needed during the morning then later in the afternoon as we met a friend for coffee and a walk along the New Westminster Quay.  For the evening I planned to read and study a little bit but someone wanted me to sit and watch television and keep them company so I did that instead.  Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “I The Magician: To live fully, one must create a life, not merely react to it.  Creativity. Ability.  Making something happen.”

These are my thoughts, creating my life through intuition, creativity, and action through harnessing the divine power that is within reach through love and gratitude as well as grounding myself to and with the Earth so I use such powerful energies with purposeful thought and action and remembrance of who I am, where I came from and the gift of life I receive each and every day.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The Fool and Being a Non-Conformist

Yesterday was a stay at home and do chores kind of day so that’s exactly what I did, more or less.  I have a little bit of a project list that’s been put together for me since I’m in between job and I’m slowly knocking things off that list-three or four so far and maybe a half dozen more to do.  Going out to the RV didn’t feel right so I didn’t go.  I also work with my beads—making another bracelet.  Last night was another quiet evening at home and sleep came on early in the evening as we were both in bed before eleven.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “0 The Fool: Accepting and exploring one's sexual identity is a journey of self-discovery.  Beginning a new and exciting venture.  Going beyond the limits of social convention.  A nonconformist."

I’m simply allowing myself to “accept my choices, take the “foolish” path, pursue a pipe dream, be true to myself, take a “crazy” chance, and trust my heart’s desire”.  Learning the Tarot, Joan Bunning, Weiser Books, 1998, page 112.  I’ve always tried to follow the logical path as laid out before me and so I’ve pursued jobs that “make sense”, at least to those around me so now I’m doing my best to follow my heart, to follow my passions, and chase after the life I want instead of the life that is expected of me.  And if I’m a bit of an oddball for doing so, so be it.  I’m glad to be an oddball then.  I’d rather try and fail than never try and never know what could have been.

So follow your heart’s desires for the day and be a bit of a non-conformist, “keep your faith and trust your natural responses”. Learning the Tarot, page 113

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 8 of Cups and Facing Up to the Truth of Needed Change

We had a wonderful day yesterday.

We decided to go out and explore nature by taking a walking around a lake.  We drove out to and thoroughly enjoyed Cheam Lake Wetlands.  This is a restored lake and wetlands area.  During the 1950s I believe they decide to drain the lake in order to mine the lake bed for something I think is called Marl, used in agriculture as a fertilizer.  If this information was not provided one would never know that the lake that exists now is not the same lake that was here back in the 1950s and was only refilled back in 1993 after much restoration was done to the lake bed and surrounding area.

When we arrived at the lake we were greeted by an orchestra of birdsong that filled the air the entire hour or so we walked about the area through the three trails that allow one to immerse them into nature.  I wish to return to this serene place again soon for another visit.  It was uplifting in every sense of the word.  To be able to visit this lake in the comfort of an RV so I can enjoy the birdsong, relax, meditate, commune, and just be is an experience I just simply have to have.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “8 of Cups: Farewell.  Moving on.  Leaving behind a person, a situation, or a part of yourself.”

Some impact phrases I read from “Learning the Tarot, Joan Bunning, Weiser Books, 1998, page 202” are:
- leaving the rat race
- disentangling myself
- starting on a trip of unknown length
- letting go
- finishing up and moving on
- getting weighed down by worries
- starting on a journey of discovery
- devoting more time to the spiritual

For a long time I have felt that I needed to strike out on an uncommon and risky path in life, one where not many people dare not tread and that is to be my own person living a very nomadic lifestyle.  I have never been content with staying in one place for very long and do not like to put down roots as I need to have movement in life in order to be satisfied.  I have talents and skills to take on the road with me and I shall do just that as one needs to live and in order to live I need to be productive and pay my own way on this journey we know as life.

“The signs of change are in our face, and we must accept them.  It is time to move on.” Learning the Tarot, Joan Bunning, Weiser Books, 1998, page 203

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The Man of Swords and the Need to Change

Friday, June 7, 2013
Had another decent day yesterday.  I made more progress on the RV however still need to make significant changes and progress on myself.  Had a bit of a rough start to my day yesterday morning as I could not finish my coffee as I started feeling quite ill.  It did pass though.  Oh, and I picked up my ring I purchased last year in Portland.  A garnet fell out so I had it replaced.  I paid more for the replacement than what I paid for the ring but I’m happy with my decision to do it.  The ring looks amazing and the jewelers really like the ring and its design.  Now it is apparently worth more than I paid for it.  The value is not as important to me as the style and energy the ring has about it.  Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is a return visitor, the “Man of Swords: A rational, scientific approach.  A thorough investigation.”

“Is the (Man) Knight of Swords energy helping or hurting?  Learning the Tarot, Joan Bunning, Weiser Books, 1998, Page 239

I hear the message of this Man of Swords, loud and clear.  My eyes have been opened and I’ve take a long hard look at myself in the mirror and beyond and yes I do need to make some drastic changes in the way I deal with other people.

Thank You Spirit.
Blessed Be.

The Man/Knight of Swords and a Good Hard Look at Myself

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Yesterday was another decent day both weather wise as well as in me getting things done.  I visited my RV, what I refer to as my sanctuary and built a couple of door frames for the cupboard below the desk I’m building in what used to be the dinette area.  I was in the zone, having a good experience both in what I was doing as well as spiritually too!  While reviewing my work last night through view a snapshots I took of my work I realized that I’ll need to re-work one of the door frames as an adjustment is needed is one the cupboard sidewalls.  It’s out by about ½”.

Thank You Spirit.

Here I am writing about repairs and remodels to an RV on a blog that is supposed to be devoted to all things spiritual.  As we are probably aware Spirit is everywhere, in all places and works with us no matter where we are or what we may be doing.  Working on my RV has become a commitment for me as I do believe it to truly be a place of sanctuary for me and I want to be able to have this sanctuary of mine fit my needs, be comfortable, and more importantly mobile.

Yesterday was likely the first day that I really felt the presence of Spirit with me as I worked on my RV and it is a great feeling to have, working in unison with Spirit, knowing what I’m doing is right.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the Man of Swords: A rational, scientific approach.  A thorough investigation.”

This is a great card and a great reminder for me to look at myself in the mirror and do an honest evaluation of who I am and the mark I make upon the world.  As I contemplated this card with an eye toward self-evaluation I also picked up the book Learning the Tarot by Joan Bunning and had an eye-opening experience.  I recognized that I own or exhibit many of the negative traits of the Man or Knight of Cups and I really don’t like this at all.  Change is set in motion.  I’m  shedding my old skin for a new me.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.