Prophecies, and What We Need The Most At This Time - 3

Greetings!

Some days had gone by since I published my last post Prophecies, and What We Need The Most At This Time - 2 .  One night, I prayed for inspiration.  I asked for truth and wisdom to come through because I really wanted to finish this post before the end of February.  In the morning, the dream of Be a Spark of PEACE and the post The War between LIGHT and Darkness came to my mind.  

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Before these two posts came to my mind, I had considered what we needed the most at this time was for us to center in PEACE.

I had the dream of Be a Spark of PEACE on March 2, 2024.  At the time I was working on two other posts, but had a hard time of finishing them.  In the dream, I felt the gathering took place in another dimension, and the words from the man 'Be a spark of peace' was of vital importance.  I eventually chose to publish it as the first post of 2024.

I re-read the post.  In view of the present situations in USA, the guidance in that post was as relevant if not more relevant now than then.  Below were the last two paragraphs in that post -

Everything is energy.  Our thought, anxiety, worries, joy, peace and other emotions are energy.  A person that was overcome by sadness could not comfort those that were sad; a firefighter must stay calm to rescue the ones that needed help.  Bless are the Red Cross and Peace workers in the war zones helping those in need.  They are anchors of peace and love that the world needs the most in time of chaos or turmoil. 

Dear Friends, we may not be the brave souls who selflessly serve in the war zones; but, we can pray and send love.  What the world needs now is peace, the unshakable peace that is within all of us.  Do not be disturbed by what is going on around us.  Have faith that only good comes out of all situations.   Let us center in peace.  Let our inner peace expand, connect and unite as One Peace around the world.

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Writing The War between LIGHT and Darkness was an experience for me.  I got the title of the post on April 30, 2024.  It took me quite some time to finish the post.  Many times I stopped writing because I did not know what to write next.  Instead of feeling frustrated as I sometimes did, I allowed myself to write when I felt inspired.  As a result, the post might seem unorganized / unfocused, or looked like a piece of cloth made up of many different patches.  Thank you for your patience.  I  was focused.  I could feel the importance of writing that post.

In that post, I wrote -                  

In our human mind, we might view a war as a conflict between two countries or more; we might consider the shooter in a mass shooting as the only culprit in the horrific crime; we might be dismayed by the increase in violence and unrest, yet believed we could do nothing about it 'because it is what it is'.  However, there could be more to what happened than how it might seem on the surface.

The so-called angel channel thought that the angels worked with her.  A man's energy was wrecked after going to her for healing sessions.  Another person's mind was flooded with negative emotions after going to her for a session.  My husband believed in what he read in a Chinese newspaper.  He thought the master was truly god-like, and fell under the control of a dark entity / dark force.  The truth is  Everything Is Energy .  Dark entities / dark forces were very much involved in the reality we were in.

Dark forces thrilled in creating chaos and mass destructions in our world.  They planted fear and magnetized fear.  Dictators / politicians that had unquenchable thirst for power might unknowingly or knowingly fell under their influence and joined in their evil plots.  They raised wars that caused lots of deaths and much suffering.  Dark forces were energized when the world was in turmoil.  They fed on the negative energies such as hatred, fear, pain, anger, and sadness.  Like draws like, people that were full of anger / hatred / jealousy, those that were extremely greedy and selfish, those that held evil intent, and those with no principles / virtues that would do anything for money easily fell under the control of the dark forces to do harm on a large scale.  

During this time of purification, we go through extraordinary earth and climate changes.  The dark forces on the astral plane are not exempt from purification.  In fact, the purification in the astral plane is The War between the Forces of LIGHT and the forces of Darkness.  The dark entities and dark forces in the astral plane must be cleansed before the dawning of a new age.  The dark forces want to live on.  They are in full force, and enlist evil people on earth such as dictators and war mongers to do their bidding.    

I published The War between LIGHT and Darkness in June, 2024.  The shaded sentences above had kind of described the wars/situation in the Middle East and the current chaotic situations in USA.

Many people in USA are living under a thick cloud of fear, worries, and uncertainty.  Tens and thousands of federal employees have been laid off which will in turn having an effect on many businesses.  Hopefully, those that feel that they are being fired for no proper reason stand up and join together, and may judges of good conscious uphold the law of justice.    

On the positive side, more and more people are standing up for the right of the people.  It is with hope that in time the power of the people will remind some government officials that they are elected to serve the people, and not the other way around.

What do we need the most at this time?

For the ones that are willing, be an ambassador of peace.  Look at all with peace and love including those who may have realized their mistake in creating the current political climate.  Your acceptance of them and your kind words of wisdom may help them more than you can imagine.

A couple of days ago, this suddenly came to me while I was watching TV.  

Submission to dictatorship in not a good choice or even an option, for in the long run, it would be harder to get out and reclaim freedom.  

I wonder if this thought / advice is about Ukraine and Russia.  Or is it about somewhere else.  What do you think?  

Love and Blessings,

Q of D

In time of chaos, know that Peace Is

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While I was writing The Divine Is Ever-Present to Support and Assist, a thought came.  I clicked 'new post', and typed in 'In time of chaos, know that Peace Is' as the title of my next post.

After I published The Divine Is Ever-Present to Support and Assist , I tried to work on my next post.  I thought of relating the reactions of covid-19 of some of the people that I knew whom had expressed much fear.  I also thought of the heartwarming / uplifting stories that I learned from the news.  Time and time again, I deleted what I wrote after writing a few sentences.  Somehow, I felt what I wanted to write was not what the title was about.  I decided to let it go.  I deleted the draft.

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Our family watched the evening news regularly.

Like most people around the world, we watched the brutal killing of George Floyd in utterly shock.  For those long minutes, we felt as if the knees were on our own neck and body.  We could not imagine the pain the brother must have gone through in his final minutes pleading desperately and saying that he could not breathe.  How could the policemen do that?  How painful and sad his family must feel seeing how he died!  This kind of brutality against the black people was not new.  It had happened far too many times!  That day many of us yelled in our hearts, "Enough is enough!  We can't let this happen again!"  In the days and weeks that followed, people filled the streets protesting and demanding justice.  People in other countries rose up against racism demanding justice, reform and equality for all too.  Despite of our differences in looks / skin colors, deep within we did felt our oneness.  Most of us considered that it was wrong to discriminate another person based on one's race.

One night, I went to bed after watching the late news.  During the protest, some people demanded to defund the police.  This triggered a remembrance of a young policeman who died some months ago.  He was very proud and happy to be a policeman.  He set out to do his job well.  He was friendly to all, and had befriended many people especially the children.  There must be others like him that entered the police professionals with the intention to serve.  The brutality committed by the racist policemen was wrong and unacceptable.  However, it was also wrong for people to throw glasses / gasoline filled containers at the police.  Two wrongs did not equate to one right.  Indeed, racist discrimination and violent arrest against black people must stop, and extensive reforms must begin in the police force.

The next morning "In time of chaos, know that Peace Is" came to me upon waking up.  It was true all that had happened around the world seemed to be chaotic, however, everything that unfolded was in divine timing or order.

Covid-19 impacted our daily life tremendously.  While many lived in fear, there were also signs of hope everywhere.  The healthcare professionals faced situations that they had never faced before.  Many bravely took on their responsibilities.  Their lives were touched and their sense of purpose had never been stronger.  Going through such an event changed lives and changed hearts.  People came up with innovative ideas to help others / the society.  People created protective shields and made masks.  They donated them to firefighters, policemen, nursing homes and hospitals.  Many volunteered to help in the covid-19 testing.  College students organized to collect farm products and deliver them to food bank for those that needed help.  (Re the Farm Link Project)  Their actions were like the sunshine that invigorated all lives on earth.

In the midst of the pandemic, we witnessed the brutal murder of George Floyd.  Thousands and thousands of people around the world marched demanding justice and voiced against racism.  People's view of race had evolved.  More and more people had come to recognize our oneness (sameness) and denounced racism.

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           We must realize any change we desire must first begin within us.  

2020 is a year of change, and how each one of us conducts ourselves is of importance.  For instance, if we desire justice and equality, we should pay attention to our reactions to others.  

Do we look at others with love and respect even if they look different from us?  

Have we discriminated anybody because he or she is not of the same race that we are?  

It may be a long process to bring about the change or the necessary actual reforms in our society.  Let the change begin with us today!  Don't turn a blind eye toward injustice or misfortune that happens to others.  In the modern day of technology, we can stand up or speak up for others in many different ways.  (If you have time, please click to view Together We Can Change The World )

Peace and love,
Q of D

Gateway to Heaven

Greetings!

In my other posts, I mentioned I did not have a religion, but I had faith.  Interestingly, this was reflected in my readings.

For example, in the March 2006 reading, the wonderful psychic, seeing the pictures in her mind eye, excitedly exclaimed, "Oh, on the other side, you go to the universal church!  You are not fixated on any religion!"

Recently, I had a reading over the phone by a world known channel who lived in another state.  I had heard of her years ago, but had never met her.  She instructed her clients not to tell her anything about themselves before she finished giving them the information that came to her.  She began the session by telling me the visions she saw in her meditation before the reading.  Her visions were quite relevant.  In one vision, she saw Buddha, Jesus Christ, Mother Mary, Quan Yin, Master Kuthumi, Yogananda, and other Ascended Ones standing under a beautiful tree, and they were all smiling.  She said it was one of the most beautiful visions she had ever seen.

The Awakened Ones knew the Truth that 'We Are One'.  It was us (or most of us on earth) who in our ignorance continued to discriminate against each another based on religious belief, race, or ethnicity.

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One Sunday after service, a brother asked if I was a Christian.  I said, "I don't have a religion, but I believe in God."  His face stiffened.  He asked, "Do you love Jesus?"  I said, "I love Jesus Christ just as I love Buddha."  His face softened.  He said, "As long as you love Jesus, you are alright."  I had known him since I joined the small church. He had been on his spiritual journey for a long time.  I looked at him for a while.  I did not say anything that day.  The Truth lies within each one of us.  On the stage of life, we were where we were at.  He was alright too.

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In 2009, I went to a spiritual circle near where I lived.  As we talked, I learned the facilitator had been a known psychic for many decades.  Coincidentally, she was scheduled to speak five months later at the small church which I called my spiritual home.  Our church was based on Christianity; however, it was non denominational and open to people of all faith.  The facilitator automatically assumed I was a Christian.  Later, the group went into meditation.  When it was over, the facilitator asked, "You are a Christian, aren't you?"  She proceeded to say, "But, you are a Buddhist!  I saw Quan Yin descends and stands next to you!"  I said I loved Quan Yin and Buddha the same as I loved Jesus Christ.

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One Sunday, after volunteering at the soup kitchen for some months, I decided to attend their church service.

The soup kitchen was inside the church.  I usually arrived before 10:30 am and left around 3 pm on the days I volunteered.  All those days, I had never seen a single bird in their parking lot, but I saw a phenomenal scene that Sunday.  When I got out of my car, I saw many white birds flying right above my car!  My heart was filled with awe as they stayed for quite a while at a short distance above my head.  (If you like, please click to view How easy it is to judge and react...Story 2 about my soup kitchen experience)

The day after the Sunday service, a woman from the church came to talk to me while I was volunteering in the soup kitchen.  It was clear they wanted me to be part of their church family.  When she learned that I was not into any religion, the atmosphere froze.  She said those who were not Christians would go to hell.

I said, "What if there is a man who lives in a far away land and has never heard of Jesus Christ?  He loves his family and his neighbors.  He helps whenever help is needed.  He works hard day in and day out.  Do you think he will go to hell because he is not a Christian?"  She said the man would not go to heaven.

Suddenly, she seemed to be very sad.  She said, "My father was a high school teacher.  He was a good man and a good father.  I had asked him to come to church, but he did not want to.  He passed away a few years ago.  He could not enter heaven because he was not a Christian."

I looked at her with lots of compassion.  I said, "Don't be sad.  I am sure your father is in heaven.  He may be by your side at this very moment.  What religion is God?  God is God, and God is love . . ."  She could not listen anymore, and stormed out of the soup kitchen.

How painful it must be for her to keep it in her mind that her father had gone to hell. She was not the only one.  There were many like her who lived in pain, fear, shame, and guilt because they held onto rigid, wrong religious beliefs.  They suffered because they were more readily to form a judgment of others and themselves.  In pride and self-righteousness, they might even feel hateful towards those that did not conform to their beliefs.

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I knew a Rosie (not the real name) who turned to religion some years ago in order to find solace in life.  It was the case with many people who turned to religion because life on earth was indeed quite challenging.  She too believed what her church had told her that only those who were committed to the religion could go to heaven.  She said she had found the best religion and the true god.  She incessantly urged her loved ones (who were grown-ups) and all her relatives to go to church.  In time, her own children, siblings, and relatives avoided seeing her and did not return her calls.  She said she wanted to save them, but nobody listened to her.  She lived in pain and fear that her loved ones might not go to heaven.

Writing about Rosie reminded me of something that happened long time ago.  There was a time in my early teens that our class got into a debate if there was God.  For some days, we continued to debate during breaks or after school.  Some said, "If there is God, how come there is so much suffering in the world?"  I observed two of my classmates never said a word.  They carried a small bible in their hands wherever they went.  They were always humble and respectful of others.  While the rest of us debated about God, they sat there peacefully.  In their silence, they had shown how sure they were of their faith and of God.  Out of respect for them, I stopped taking part in the debate.  They never forced what they deemed as truth unto others as Rosie did, but their presence showed the good they believed in.  

As a grown up, I knew to walk away from foolish, ignorant debates or arguments which were in truth a waste of time on most occasions.

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Throughout history, wars had been fought over which religion was the best religion and whose god was the true god.  Tens of thousands if not millions had been killed in wars declared in the name of god.  At times, religions flourished; at other times, religions were suppressed.  Temples had been built, burnt, rebuilt, destroyed over and over again.  While we prayed to the "Almighty God", some of us raised wars to defend the almighty god !  Some said one must be of this religion or that religion to enter the kingdom of God.  I did not know if they ever wondered what happened to those souls who existed long before today's religion came into being.

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Originally, I chose the Motto of the Theosophical Society founded by H.P. Blavatsky as the title of this post - There is no religion higher than the Truth - because it resonated with the truth within me.  However, my younger son had warned me to be careful with the copyright stuff when he guided me to set up the blog over the phone. (At that time, we lived in different states.)  So I changed the title.

Before I sign off, I would like to talk about Buddha and Jesus Christ.

Many people said they worshiped Buddha or Jesus Christ.  They saw Christ or Buddha as their gateway to heaven.

They worshiped Christ (or Buddha), yet they did not follow his teaching.  They looked down on people who were different, e.g. different religious belief, social status, skin color, and ethnicity.  They forgot Christ had said "Judge not lest ye be judged", and Buddha had taught us not to look at others with separation.  They forgot the Awakened Ones had said we should treat one another with compassion and love.

Buddha and Christ said we were equal by nature.  They knew that in Truth "We Are One".  When I thought of Buddha, Jesus Christ, and other Awakened Ones, I thought of their teaching, wisdom, and tireless travels to share what they knew.  Most of all, I thought of their love and compassion for humanity.  They came to show us the way to live our life, and they continued to shine their light on our path.  They wanted us to understand that 'we are responsible for our lives, and what matters the most is how we live, love, and treat other people'.  In other words, it would be erroneous for us to think that everything would be fine as long as we called Buddha or Jesus Christ our "Lord" without living responsibly.

It has been cold.  Please take care of yourself.  May the light of love keep you warm and safe wherever you are.

Many blessings,
Q of D

P.S.  This post was originally published on Feb. 1, 2014.  I publish it again because it is relevant to the post I am writing (i.e. my next post He Who Dances On Wood )
                                     

The Two A in a Happy Marriage

Greetings!

This morning I found a small piece of paper.  It was a copy of my advice to a wonderful young lady during her bridal shower years ago.
                                         
                                        The Two A in a Happy Marriage

Acceptance is to totally accept who he is (and who you are) for marriage is not about changing the other.

Appreciation is to recognize the good in him (and in you), value your differences as well as your sameness, and be grateful for the love that is expressed and experienced in this union.

Although this is my advice, but I cannot claim that I am there.  (Smile! I can only tell the truth.)  Meanwhile, the young lady is now a wonderful wife and a super loving mother of three.

Have a joyful evening!

Many blessings,

Q of D

Do you feel sad around Easter?

Greetings!

Do you feel sad around Easter?

Two years ago, some of my sisters at church said they felt sad every year around Easter.  They were not alone.  I had heard other people saying they felt sad around this time of the year.  Collectively, I believed some people always connected Easter with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and dwelt on the physical suffering of Jesus.

If we dwelt on how Jesus died, we had missed the significance of his life.  He came to show us the way to live our life - love God, love one another, and love ourselves.  He wanted us to celebrate life which was created by God by living fully in love.  He taught us to look at others with non-judging eyes, and the importance of forgiveness.  Did you think Jesus wanted us to condemn Judas year after year as the Easter service in many churches?

Spring is here, my brothers and sisters.  Soon we will see lively, fresh green leaves on the trees.  It coincides with the resurrection of life or the season of Easter.  Rise and rejoice.  The Christ light lives within you and me.  Life is eternal and love is.

Please click to view Words of Christ and the 4444 incident

Have a Happy Easter!

Many blessings,
Q of D      

The addiction of electronic gadgets and our endless desires

Greetings!

In a recent visit, a relative expressed his desire to buy a new TV.  He was hesitant to spend the money because his income had dropped due to the present economy.  I said, "The pictures on your TV are crisp and nice.  Your TV seems to be fine."  He confirmed that there was indeed nothing wrong with his TV.  He bought the 42" TV a couple of years ago.  He said he and his wife seldom had the time to sit down and watch TV, however, he saw his friends had larger size TVs in their homes.  

I asked how his two children were doing, and if they watched TV a lot.  He said they seldom watched the TV.  When they were home after school, they often went straight to their computers.  If they weren't on their computers, they were talking or texting on their phones.  He resigned to the fact that they were growing ups.  There had not been much verbal communication or interaction between them (he and his wife) and their children.

My relative's family is not that different from many other families.  Nowadays, some people spend more time on their electronic gadgets than interactions with their family and friends. Some line up overnights in order to be the first ones in line to buy the latest electronic models.  When new version comes out on the market in four to five months, they feel the need to keep up.  So the chase for the newest model of gadget goes on.  We are like the hungry dogs on a race track chasing after the fake rabbit (our endless desires) which is forever running a distance ahead.

We went to eat dim sum in a Chinese restaurant the other day.  A family of four came and sat at a table next to us.  The woman was very upset with her two teenage daughters for their nonstop use of the phones.  She kept admonishing them.  Her daughters never responded because their attention was on the phones in their hands. While this was going on, the woman's husband was on his notebook computer.  He, too, did not seem to hear a word she said.

Some children and teenagers are so addicted to electronic gadgets in part** because of the parents.  The parents allow them to spend as much time as they want on these gadgets at an early age.  In some families, video games, computers, and phones have inadvertently become the babysitters of choice.  The parents assume they give their children what they want as well as a step ahead of others in this modern age of technology.  Furthermore, with the 'babysitters of choice', the adults are glad that they have more time to themselves.  In time, some parents feel the disconnection between them and their children.  However, they see it as the common behavior of today's youth.  They conclude they can do nothing about it but to accept.

A friend told me she felt very lonely on the days she and her husband did not have to go to work.  I was surprised.  They were a happy couple at work.  She said, "At work, we interact and work well together.  On the days we are off, sometimes we just stay home.  He is on his laptop, and I am on mine.  Although we are in the same house, but I feel more isolated than I am alone in the house."

We are in the electronic age.  Electronic gadgets have become part of our life.  Some people identify their worth with the gadgets they hold in their hands or in their houses. Some people are so attached to their computers and phones that they feel they cannot live without them.  Some students as well as adults cannot do a simple math without a calculator.  We forget they are the tools we create to make our life more convenient, or they are gadgets for entertainment purposes.  Instead, some of us have become the slaves of the tools, or the dependents of our creation.

We must not forget we are in control of our own life.  We can choose how to spend our money and time.  Holding the latest model of a gadget, driving the newest fancy car, or living in a luxurious mansion may give us some temporary satisfaction of ownership.  However, the model we hold in our hands will in time become an old model, and so is the fancy car.  When the economy was blooming, some people invested in bigger houses than they could afford.  Many houses were foreclosed in recent years due to the downturn of the economy.  When will we learn the lesson that simple is a better way of living?

We should not let our lavish desires rule our life.  At the end of our days on earth, we cannot bring with us the luxurious mansion, the fancy car, or the wealth we have accumulated.  Let us take some time to think about what truly are important in our life. We can begin by asking ourselves questions such as 'What do I want to accomplish in this lifetime?' and  'How do I live a meaningful or purposeful life?'  The answer lies within each one of us.  We all make mistakes in the journey of life, however, it is never too late to make a change or some adjustments.

Our children need our love, care, and time.  We cannot substitute love and time with gifts.  Most of the children look up to the parents.  We can't expect them to listen to us such as don't smoke or use drugs if we ourselves smoke or use drugs.  It is the same with talking on the phone or using the computer.  When we set rules for their use of electronic gadgets, we have to make sure we don't spend unnecessary long period of time on them ourselves.  We can ask our children to be more involved in the family activities, e.g., cleaning the house, taking a walk in the park, seeing a movie, walking the dog, or participating in a family discussion.  Don't be discouraged if they say 'no', and don't stop reaching out to them.  Have patience listening to their talk or even complaints because it is vital in the process of fostering a healthy relationship.  

I read on the newspaper that Mr. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation, and his wife only let their children have their first cell phone when they reach the age of 13.  I also read that The First Lady and President Obama set strict rules for their daughters on how much time they can spend on the TV and their computers.  As busy as they are, they make sure they eat dinner and spend time with their daughters too.  It may be we can learn something from them.

My friend said sometimes she felt lonely when she and her husband were on their own laptops.  I understood how she felt.  My husband had a very passive personality. During the restaurant years, I was greatly affected by his unhappy mood and negative attitude.  One day, I 'heard' my spirit guide said I was partly at fault of how I felt because I could be (or choose to be) happy no matter what.  Over the years, I found what he said was true.  We had a choice.  We could choose to be happy and joyous no matter what situations we were in.  It was our attitude that mattered the most in any situation.  (Click to view If he loves me enough, he would have..... )

I asked my friend to think of the things that gave her joy in doing them.  For instance, if she liked painting, she could take a painting class on the days she was off.  Or, she could put away her laptop and go to the basement to do some paintings.  If her husband had no plan for the day, she could plan where she wanted to go or how she wanted to spend the day.  It was their day off, her husband would likely agree if she suggested.

What are the things that give you joy, my friends?  In truth, we are expressions of love and joy.  When our life is not, it may be a reminder to look within and see if we need to make some adjustments in the way we live or the way we look at a situation.

Love and peace,
Q of D

**Life is far more complicated than what seems to be on the surface.  It is no coincidence we are members of a family.  Some parents may have tried their best, but their children turn out to be an alcoholic or a drug addict.  Therefore, it would be wrong to generalize that it is the fault of the parents.  Earth is a school.  Each one of us has different lessons to learn and challenges to overcome.

May all of us live, love, and learn in the ease and grace of the Loving Divine.  Amen.

Making Decisions

Greetings!

In life, we face many different situations, and at times we have to make some hard decisions.

It can be a decision to quit a job and find a new one.  It can be a decision to walk away from an old relationship and start anew.  It may be someone who never wants to get married, but now there is someone he or she really cares about.  It can be a drug addict or an alcoholic who finally comes to a point that "I don't want to live like this anymore and I need help!"  These are some of the life changing decisions that we make.

There are also other decisions we make from time to time.  They may not be those big decisions as the above, but they are important in our journey of life.

One night years ago after lots of inner struggle, I had made such an important decision. I talked to my guides and angels.  I told the Divine my decision, and asked that Thy Will be done (the Will for the Greatest Good for me and for all).  As I prayed, these words came to me -

"Physical life is all about feelings and relationships.  Treasure any feeling that comes to you.  It is alright.  Know that pain, hurt, joy and in your words 'whatever' are the emotions that come with living a physical life.  Life is also about making decisions. You have made a decision today.  Do not be afraid to make a decision or take risk.  It is all part of life.  You will not regret it.  Just be."

In the morning, my mind was still very much on the decision I made.  Right after I took a shower, I was 'moved' to walk into the bedroom.  I turned on the radio, and "Pieces of A Dream - Night Vision" was on!  My heart was filled with peace and joy!  I was also guided to see angel numbers again and again on that day.  It really helped to put my mind at ease with my decision.

So, my friends, is there anything that has been troubling you?  Don't be afraid to make a decision for a change for the better.  Understand that even if you choose not to take any action at this time, it is quite alright.  It is a decision too!  It certainly does not help if our mind is occupied by an issue day and night.  When we lose our peace, the flow of life or love is in some ways blocked.  We feel drained, and cannot think clearly.

When my mind is not at peace, I ask my guides and angels to help me.  Many times I wake up with thoughts and inspirations that help to restore my peace.  Your guides and angels are always there for you too.

Whatever decision we make, it is important to remember that we are connected.  We should always make a decision based on love - love of self and others.  We ask the Loving Divine to surround the situation and the person (or persons) involved with Light of Love.  Then we trust that All Is Well, and let it go.

May peace be with you.

Love,
Q of D

The True Spirit of Christmas

Greetings!

It is December.  Wherever we go, we hear merry holiday songs and music.  They warm our hearts, and lift our spirit.  We smile easily, and feel goodwill towards all.

However, to some people, it can be a month of great stress because they feel the need to buy gifts for their families and friends.  Meanwhile, they may not have the money for the gifts they want to buy.  Sometimes we need to examine our desires, and see if they are the desires of our ego.  For instance, when we want to buy lavish gifts for others that we cannot afford, whose desires are we really fulfilling but our ego's!  It is the heart that counts, and not the material value of the gift.

In this modern age of electronic technology, some families have lost touch with the simple joy of life such as the whole family taking a walk in the park, or talking and laughing after dinner time.  Many people, children as well as adults, spend more time on their computers and iphones than real interactions with their families.  A friend, who is a teacher, tells me many of her students when ask who and what they are thankful for say the name of a toy or a game.  Another friend asks her students what they want to be when they grow up.  Quite a few of them want to be doctors.  All of them, except one***, say that it is because doctors can earn lots of money.  Then they can buy whatever they want.  It is no wonder Christmas has become mainly a day of opening gifts to some people.

Fortunately, it is never too late to make some adjustments to the way we live.  We can begin by spending more time with our loved ones and friends.  It is important that we teach our children the true values of life such as loving one another, honesty, and integrity; instill in them the sense of gratitude, the joy of sharing and giving, and the feeling of compassion towards others.  

Christmas is a season of giving, sharing, and expanding our goodwill towards all.   When we teach our children the true spirit of Christmas, we are passing onto them a lifelong spirit of joy.

Love,
Q of D

***She is a girl who wants to be a doctor so that she can go to Africa and help the children there.

Truthfulness

Greetings!

It has been raining all day.  I think of the people who lost their homes, and those who still have no power in where they live because of Hurricane Sandy.  It must be very difficult for them.  May there be plenty of help come their way soon.

Today I think of a friend who practices a good virtue on a daily basis - speak only good, positive words whenever we open our mouth.  She observes the good in others with her heart.  Then she relates what she sees at the right time.  She does not use fancy words.  She makes simple comments such as "oh, you look good in blue" and  "you look radiant today".  However, her words are genuine.  People often smile joyfully in response to what she says.  She also listens to others attentively.  Her uplifting presence is like the gentle breeze on a hot summer day.

I have also known a few brothers and sisters who do not talk much.  They put love into action.  They lend a hand when help is needed. They follow the guidance of their hearts, and do lots of good.  They seldom talk about what they have done for they never expect anything in return.  They conduct themselves with integrity, and look at others with love and compassion.  Their presence is like the warm, loving sunshine on a cold winter day.

What makes them so special is the truthfulness in their being.

Some people try very hard to be good too.  They are always in agreement with what others say, and never voice a different of opinion even if they have one.  They never want to offend anybody.  When they see something is wrong, they don't want to speak up.  When they feel someone is deceitful or may cause harm to others, they suppress how they feel because 'it is wrong to judge'.  Pleasing or flattering words easily come out of their mouths to whosoever they meet.  However, what they say do not have the same effect as the words of the sister.

There is power in the words from our heart.  Admonishment from the point of love can change lives too.  Cultivate truthfulness, and don't do or say anything just to make 'us' look good.  Loving kindness is not a show, and it must come from within.

The rain has just stopped.  To my friends and those who share with us their light, thank you.  At this very moment, my husband who is watching the TV and facing the window says: "Hey, the sun is out!"  It is nice to see the sunshine even for just a brief moment.  

Many blessings,
Q of D 

The Fury of Hurricane Sandy

Greetings!

I call some of my relatives who live in New York, and I am glad that they are alright. There has been no power outage in where they live. However, millions of people still live in the dark, and many have no home to return to.  The destruction in many states along the east coast was devastating.  It will be a long road to recovery for states such as New Jersey and New York.  Let us hold all of them in our prayers.

It was heart warming to see so many people came together in the middle of the night helping patients of one hospital which lost its power moved to other hospitals.  Unlike what happened in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, the government had done a great job.  It showed how important was the leadership in the government either of a nation or a state.  For all the people who risk their own safety to help the people in need, for examples the national guards, soldiers, air force, policemen, firefighters, and red cross workers, thank you!

Time and time again, the force of nature makes us realize the impermanence and the uncertainty of life.  It teaches us not to take things for granted.  However, we should not live in fear.  I remember a true story I read about some years back.  A woman stored her whole basement with food, water, and all the necessities because of her fear for the end of time.  She had shown some of her friends her basement, and talked about how prepared she was.  However, she never got to use any of what she stored. She died of an illness at an early age.  So don't live in fear.  Instead, live each day fully with love, vigor, and appreciation.

Are you tired of some of the ridiculous political ads on the TV?  I am.

While states such as New York and New Jersey on the east coast were going through possibly the disaster of the century, there on the TV screen were the non-stop political ads.  I understood it was close to the election day, and all the ads were prearranged or programmed to go on the air.  However,  most of us wanted to know if the people were safe or what went on during the Fury of Hurricane Sandy.  Politics was the least thing on our mind.  Many of the political ads were ridiculous and senseless!  Some politicians looked like irresponsible kids throwing dirt at one another.  I wish we had a respectable non-profit fact-finding group which would not be influenced by any political party to oversee the lies and smears, and pointed them out to the general public.  In doing so, the candidates or political groups might have to be held more responsible for the political ads.  Consequently, instead of smears, candidates would focus more on coming up with good ideas and productive policies that would benefit the nation, its people, and the world on the whole.

Our life on earth may be impermanent, but love is.  In time of despair, may hope shine through.  In time of suffering, gratitude carries us through.  To those who lost their loved ones and/or homes during the hurricane, we send our love.  You are not alone. We are with you.

Love and blessings,
Q of D

Have you listened to Michelle Obama's speech?

Greetings!

Have you listened to the First Lady Michelle Obama's speech?  If you have not, please go online to listen to her speech.

Her speech brings tears to people's eyes (my eyes too).  Why?  It is because they are words from her heart.  When we speak from our hearts, we speak with love that reach others on a heart to heart level.

I am not into politics.  I am neither a republican nor a democrat, but I love the spirit of this country and the people.  As with any country, USA has gone through some changes.  For examples, there had been slavery, racism, segregation, civil war, and discrimination.  However, this relatively new nation has grown and accomplished a lot in its 200 plus years.  People are less discriminating and more accepting towards one another today.  Here, people freely give their time or volunteer for the society; many loving families take in children, healthy or with handicap, and raise them as their own. Furthermore, there are opportunities as well as help for those who need help.

2012 is the election year.  When November comes, people will decide who they want to be the president.  With the slow economy, it is understandable some people want to vote for a new president hoping for a quick fix of the economy.  However, in order for the country to truly move forward, we must vote for a leader who we can look up to.  

• Someone with integrity; 
• who does not seek the position because of power, but will serve with humility; 
• who can relate to what the majority of the people face day in and day out; 
• who is wise and understands the importance of cooperation, and will choose the best people to work for the country with no regard to the political parties they belong to; 
• who has the determination to get things done for the good of the people, and will not bend or waver in upholding equality and freedom for all.

In my life, I had seen the stock market collapsed, and the economy took a downturn a few times.  Life is a cycle.  Sometimes we have to be patient.  The recovery of prosperity is like planting seeds on the ground.  It takes time for the seeds to grow into trees and bear fruit.   The slow economy may be a call for reflection.  What is life teaching us at this time?  Will we continue to live big as we had been years before such as wanting more luxuries, bigger houses and expensive cars?  Is life simply about making more money?  What are truly important to us?

In her speech, Michelle Obama said: "....success isn't about how much money you make.  It is about the difference you make in people's lives."

What do you think about what she said, my brothers and sisters?

With hope and faith, one of these days, may all of those that are being elected to office put aside the red or blue, i.e. the political parties they represent, once they have sworn in.  They will work together for the good of this nation and the people.  They will vote 'yes' or 'no' after careful and truthful deliberation.  When they leave the office or run for re-election, they will not be criticized for passing a law that is proposed by the other party, but will be praised or judged on the work they do.

With love from my heart,
Q of D

My Prayer on the 10th Anniv. of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Greetings!

Ten years ago on this day, I watched on TV the horrific acts of terrorism.  I was shocked and saddened.  For days, I prayed for the people who were killed and wounded in the attacks.  My heart went out especially to those who had lost their loved ones.  I could not imagine the pain they went through as they saw it unfolded before their eyes.

During those days, thoughts flooded my mind.  (I use 'we' because in truth we are one.)

• What justify killing another?  As a group, do we kill to force an issue or to get what we want?  Do we kill over our differences in religious beliefs, races, cultures, and politics?  If others have (supposedly) 'wronged' us and we take the same action against them, can we really consider we are right (to kill) and they are wrong?

• Of course, we should try to capture those who plotted this senseless killing. However, in some places, children are raised with hatred deeply planted in their minds.  They are taught that terrorism is the means for victory.  How do we make them understand killing is wrong?  If we kill them, do we really win?  How, HOW, do we truly win the war over terrorism?

It has been ten years since the 9/11 attacks.  America has moved on with courage and grace.  This is my prayer.

Dear All Knowing and All Loving God,

On this day, the 10th Anniv. of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I pray -

                 May our hearts be lifted,
                 May our pain be transformed into strength,
                 May we learn and grow from this experience,
                 May we understand uncertainty is part of life
                 And learn to live each day fuller with love and more love,
                 May this day be a new beginning
                 Not only for us here in America but for the whole world,
                 May we treat one another with unconditional love, and
                 May we unite in peace, love, and joy for in truth we are one.

                                                                                                       Amen.

Love and Peace,
Q of D