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26taurus
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posted May 14, 2005 01:30 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Got this in an email:

The Awakening

A time comes in your life when you finally get it ... when, in the midst of
all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH!" Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on.

And like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to
subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and begin to look at the world through new eyes. This is your awakening.

You realize it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety, and security to come galloping over the next horizon.

You come to terms with the fact that you are neither Prince Charming nor Cinderella. And that, in the real world, there aren't always fairy-tale endings (or beginnings, for that matter).

And that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you ... and in the process, a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.

You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate, or approve of who or what you are ... and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions.

And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself ... and in the process, a sense of new-found confidence is born of self-approval.

You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.

You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say, and that not everyone will always be there for you, and that it's not always about you.

So you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself ... and in
the process, a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance.

You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and overlook their shortcomings and human frailties ... and in the process, a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness.

You realize that much of the way you view yourself and the world around you is as a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche.

And you begin to sift through all the junk you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look, how much you should weigh, what you should wear, what you should do for a living, how much money you should make, what you should drive, how and where you should live, who you should marry, the importance of having and raising children, and what you owe your parents, family, and friends.

You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you
begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for.

You learn the differences between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with ... and in the process, you learn to go with your instincts.

You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is
power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering
through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix.

You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not outdated
ideals of a bygone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation
upon which you must build a life.

You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the
world and that you can't teach a pig to sing.

You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO.

You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and
that martyrs get burned at the stake.

Then you learn about love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away.

You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would
have them be. You stop trying to control people, situation, and outcomes.

And you learn that alone does not mean lonely.

You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing
things over and ignoring your needs.

You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK, and that it is your
right to want things and to ask for the things you want ... and that
sometimes it is necessary to make demands.

You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love,
kindness, sensitivity, and respect ... and you won't settle for less.

And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect.

You begin to eat a balanced diet, drink more water, and take more time to exercise.

You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you
take more time to rest.

And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play.

You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you believe you
deserve ... and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

You learn anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different from working towards making it happen.

More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need
direction, discipline, and perseverance.

You also learn that no one can do it all alone ... and that it's OK to risk
asking for help.

You learn the only thing you must truly fear is the greatest robber baron of all: FEAR itself.

You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms.

And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a
cloud of impending doom.

You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think
you deserve, and that bad things sometimes happen to unsuspecting, good people.

On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life
happening.

And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state ... the ego.

You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy, and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.

You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.

You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.

Slowly you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you
make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than your heart's desire.

Hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind.

Keep smiling, keep trusting, and stay open to every wonderful possibility.

Finally, with courage in your heart , take a stand, a deep breath, and begin to design as best you can the life you want to live. CHOICE BY CHOICE

~by Virginia Marie Swift

Have an amazing and glorious day!


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fayte.m
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posted May 14, 2005 02:47 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
26taurus! Very profound!

Here is one of my favorites.

TO ALL WITH LOVE!

Jesus said, "let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will become troubled. When he becomes troubled, he will be astonished, and he will rule over the all."
Jesus said, "Recognize what is in your sight, and that which is hidden from you will become plain to you. For there is nothing hidden which will not become manifest."
From "The Gospel of Thomas"

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GemStar
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posted May 14, 2005 02:58 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
THANKS!! What an awesome list of things to remember!!

One of my favorites on the list (of which there are many) is appreciating the smallest things...Like today for instance: I just walked by these amazing pink roses in my living room and breathed in their fragrance (ooohhh)...the color of them is soooo delicate-nature gives us so many colors!! It gave me a small pleasure and reminded me of the beauty that surrounds us!

Of course it isn't every day we have roses in our homes...just a quick thought of the happiness I felt in the last 20 minutes...too many little things to mention that have already happened today that I took the time to appreciate!

Thanks again!!

GemStar

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future_uncertain
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posted May 15, 2005 12:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for future_uncertain     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Dear 26taurus,

I wish I could express how meaningful these words are to me at this moment in time. Someone very special to me and I were up until four in the morning breaking down walls that had been built between us. We hadn't spoken this honestly to one another in too long.

Today I feel a sense of the walls crumbling, and I see so many pieces that I could pick up. Here there is the chance to walk away from this in peace or to rebuild. Both of these choices are winning ones. The important thing is that now I feel free to make either one of them.

These words spoke to me today in a place where I needed to hear a voice. I plan to pass this along, and I wanted to thank you for doing the same. Today you have touched my life.

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pixelpixie
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posted May 15, 2005 12:16 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for pixelpixie     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah, 26, you are an angel of relevence.
I drank up those words, and it's true.
I can think of two important times in my life, where the gears shifted exactly this way.
Once, I was twenty one, and then..... I am twenty eight. As in NOW.
*click*
Yes. Thank you.

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LeoSweetHeart
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posted May 16, 2005 09:11 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks 26Taurus! Many of those things have happened to me, and I'm really grateful for the peace they have brought me. Although it feels lonely sometimes not participating in gossip (girls bond over) or worshipping actresses and supermodels like my friends do, losing the excess baggage was worth it. Thanks for reminding me of more ways I live happier and freer.

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Peaches
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posted May 17, 2005 07:57 AM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
26T, thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I am soo glad that it is an objective feeling. That may sound childish but I never believe people feel the way I feel. I was just thinking of giving up and permanently retreating into my head.
But I'd be bored
Thank you for posting this and reminding me, us, how beautiful the world is and how living can be easy.

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26taurus
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posted May 17, 2005 04:35 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Wow! Youre welcome all very much!

I'm so glad I passed it along now!

Best wishes to all of you!

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Dew
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posted May 24, 2007 07:11 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dew     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
bump!!

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Peri
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posted May 24, 2007 08:56 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Peri     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
so true, it all came to me during my Saturn Return.


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We are not sinful, shameful human creatures who have to somehow earn Spirituality. We are Spiritual Beings having a human experience ~ Robert Burney

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Simply Gemini
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posted May 24, 2007 12:43 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
EYE OPENING!!!, just what I needed, thanks for sharing.

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CrabbyKitty
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posted May 24, 2007 05:33 PM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
26T, not ten minutes ago, my friend and I were having a discussion about this very thing! Then I decided to do some afternoon lurking in knowflake land and found what you've posted here, which is a great inspiration and some of the most useful advice I think a person can be offered.

Thanks so much for sharing ~

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AcousticGod
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posted May 25, 2007 02:09 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for AcousticGod     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That was pretty cool. Never read that before.

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ballerina
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posted March 26, 2019 03:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ballerina     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Ggod Stuff!

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