Friday we recovered from the party and ate left overs. Yesterday we went to pick up a goat we bought and we ate leftovers. I ate about six pieces of pie since Thanksgiving. I just finished a piece of pecan pie. We have portions of pecan, apple, mince, pumpkin and key lime pie left. It will get eaten.
We bought a goat with a distinguished pedigree. We will tuck the Paper away and not look at it again. Our interest is in goats that will milk a gallon a day with some consistency. We gave our old buck away and will start with a fresh sire next year. Line breeding is fine with herd animals but you want to introduce a new sire about every five years.
I took a break to finish a mound of dishes. The serving dishes are gradually being emptied and in need of washing. One more day and there should be only pie plates left.
This would be a good time to contrast the opulence of my life with others; both in this country and the rest of the world. I can't go there. It is too painful. Our government spends 1.9 billion every single day on the military, in the process killing thousands of people and at the same time allowing millions of people to die that would be easily saved with a fraction of that money. Just a small portion of the money we spend on the military could be used to save millions of folks from starvation. How can this be? How did it come to this? I know it doesn't do me or anybody else any good to focus on these negative agendas. Thank God for the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Perhaps it has stirred enough people to awaken and demand and end to this madness. It is becoming crystal clear that the biggest terrorist are folks controlling big banks; who in turn control the Pentagon and other allied militaries. The War on Terrorism is just an excuse to beat the Third World into submission and rob them of their resources. I know that if enough people open their eyes, this madness will stop. There has to be ways we can refuse to cooperate and even frustrate their agenda. Politics doesn't work, right now, as both parties are bought and paid for. Democracy can't happen as long as one can use money to control the outcome. I am not advocating the overthrow of the government. I am recommending the expulsion of the people embedded in the government whom are controlled by these big bankers. Then the banks have to be dismantled and restructured so they can no longer make democracy impossible.
I must be a little down today. I know this painful world I am seeing is almost over. I know we are creating a new world where all this horror will be a distant memory. And yes, I can heed my own advice and look to the light! It is there to see. I see love in the eyes of all I meet. I know everyone wants to work towards the New World that shines just over the horizon. I know we need help in preceding. I learned a long time ago that effective action can only follow correct thoughts. That means any action must issue from a mind steeped in unconditional love. So we need to clear our minds of all negativity and "see" what can be done.
We will succeed.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite Holidays. It is a time when our children and their children congregate at our house to celebrate. We do have a great time.
This Thanksgiving seems especially significant. Our future is full of promise. Although, we don't always realize it; we have much to be thankful for. Practicing thankfulness can be a turning point in ones life. When your a little down it can immediately change your viewpoint. Learning to be mindful of thankfulness can change your life.
Practice it today. Imagine you are an infinite being {you are}; imagine you have an infinite capacity to love {you do}. Bring the whole world into your heart and marinate it in unconditional love {you can}.
Celebrate the beautiful being you are.
Love and Peace, Gregg
This Thanksgiving seems especially significant. Our future is full of promise. Although, we don't always realize it; we have much to be thankful for. Practicing thankfulness can be a turning point in ones life. When your a little down it can immediately change your viewpoint. Learning to be mindful of thankfulness can change your life.
Practice it today. Imagine you are an infinite being {you are}; imagine you have an infinite capacity to love {you do}. Bring the whole world into your heart and marinate it in unconditional love {you can}.
Celebrate the beautiful being you are.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Monday, November 21, 2011
A CLOUDY DAY
It has been cloudy all morning. Cloudy, but, not gloomy; although that is a matter of mood. I have to admit I have had an occasional moody moment this morning. I have no idea what I am going to write. I think if I sit here and click the keys something will come to me.
I read the economic forecast on the internet and they state that were swirling down the drain and there is nothing on the horizon to save us. I read the spiritual web sites, they are reassuring; basically saying, everything has to collapse in order for a new world to come into being. I have always believed that even before I heard anybody else say it. I, always, could see that the world was barking mad and it would have to collapse in order for us to give up the ideas this mad world engendered.
I learned, early, that the solution was not to fix the world, but to fix yourself. The perception you hold of the world is unique to you. Although, we all have great commonality in what we see; we all see a different world depending on the filter of our thoughts and feelings. In order to "see" one must look with unconditional love. That begins with loving yourself; which in turn, begins with forgiving yourself for every real and imaginary infraction. When you see can see a forgiven world, you will see that everyone is on the path to the same place and everyone is your teacher.
Of course this easier said than done. I have been consciously engaged in this process for at least forty years and anybody who knows me will attest that I have a ways to go. Don't lose heart, I might be a slow learner. There is no question that learning is speeding up. People are awakening everywhere. Sometimes, you might look around and think nobody gets it! That is discouraging. When that happens, look for the negativity in your own mind. Gently blow it away; let love flow in. Now look around; you will see the world differently.
The next few months may be cause for struggle. All that is hidden must come out. All the ways we have been manipulated as a people will be clear to those who are willing to see it. All the atrocities committed by governments who pretended to be committed to peace will be unveiled. It will be unsettling; be prepared for it. Also, be prepared to forgive those who transgressed. There is no room for condemnation. Remember, we created this dysfunctional world collectively because of our separation; those who have erred are only the weaker ones. These, weaker ones, were often the more powerful in the old world. Since they had no sense of connectiveness, they felt no obligation to anyone and were able to pursue wealth and power relentlessly. As you see how miserable they are, it will be easier to forgive them.
Practice seeing a forgiven world.
Love and Peace, Gregg
I read the economic forecast on the internet and they state that were swirling down the drain and there is nothing on the horizon to save us. I read the spiritual web sites, they are reassuring; basically saying, everything has to collapse in order for a new world to come into being. I have always believed that even before I heard anybody else say it. I, always, could see that the world was barking mad and it would have to collapse in order for us to give up the ideas this mad world engendered.
I learned, early, that the solution was not to fix the world, but to fix yourself. The perception you hold of the world is unique to you. Although, we all have great commonality in what we see; we all see a different world depending on the filter of our thoughts and feelings. In order to "see" one must look with unconditional love. That begins with loving yourself; which in turn, begins with forgiving yourself for every real and imaginary infraction. When you see can see a forgiven world, you will see that everyone is on the path to the same place and everyone is your teacher.
Of course this easier said than done. I have been consciously engaged in this process for at least forty years and anybody who knows me will attest that I have a ways to go. Don't lose heart, I might be a slow learner. There is no question that learning is speeding up. People are awakening everywhere. Sometimes, you might look around and think nobody gets it! That is discouraging. When that happens, look for the negativity in your own mind. Gently blow it away; let love flow in. Now look around; you will see the world differently.
The next few months may be cause for struggle. All that is hidden must come out. All the ways we have been manipulated as a people will be clear to those who are willing to see it. All the atrocities committed by governments who pretended to be committed to peace will be unveiled. It will be unsettling; be prepared for it. Also, be prepared to forgive those who transgressed. There is no room for condemnation. Remember, we created this dysfunctional world collectively because of our separation; those who have erred are only the weaker ones. These, weaker ones, were often the more powerful in the old world. Since they had no sense of connectiveness, they felt no obligation to anyone and were able to pursue wealth and power relentlessly. As you see how miserable they are, it will be easier to forgive them.
Practice seeing a forgiven world.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Friday, November 18, 2011
Life on Laughing Water Farm
I don't like killing things. I don't suppose there are many people that do. I have to butcher; but that is a special, perhaps sacred relationship. You give the animal the most pleasant, natural life possible and the animal fulfills its purpose. He is dispatched with much love and respect. So when the first mice appear I am reluctant to respond. They are cute little creatures and I don't mind them too much until they get into the silverware drawer. This year they scampered around for a month. Jamie reported them running across the floor on a daily basis. I spotted them too, but I still hadn't noticed them getting into food or other places we definitely wouldn't want them. However, a couple nights ago, I got up to relieve myself and as I was leaning over the toilet, stark naked, a mouse ran between my legs. That's a little too friendly. We couldn't find our old traps, so we bought some new ones. Since then we have caught about eight mice.
We are all set for the Winter now and I guess it is just in time as snow is forecast for tomorrow. The last couple days I hauled water to the animals. I use a couple five gallon plastic jugs. I have to use a cart now, but, tomorrow [or whenever the snow falls] I will use my toboggan.
The Occupy Wall Street movement had a big push yesterday. Both the CBS and BBC news implied that there were only a few thousand in attendance. BBC news didn't mention actual numbers in New York, but they did in Washington DC. CBS said there were only a few thousand in New York. They both seemed to imply that the movement was running out of steam. Internet sources, that are generally reliable, put the number at 30,000. What's up? There must be a lot of pressure on the media to minimize the impact of the movement. To give them credit, the images they showed looked like a lot more people than a few thousand. CBS had a voice over rather than the reporter for part of the segment. The movement is definitely not losing steam! The powers that be made an error when they attempted to suppress it. They have given it more energy.
MFGlobal's bankruptcy is causing a much greater impact on the economy than first thought. Thirty million is missing out of customer accounts. For whatever reason the company and regulators are holding up forty billion in company assets while they attempt to account for the missing money. Several folks that held gold futures lost their money and worse, the rumors are, that much more than the thirty million is unaccountable. The financial structure is so fragile this could yet be a calamitous trigger.
Well I got to do my dishes and then we have to go to Mora to do some Thanksgiving dinner shopping. TGIF for you working stiffs.
Love and Peace, Gregg
We are all set for the Winter now and I guess it is just in time as snow is forecast for tomorrow. The last couple days I hauled water to the animals. I use a couple five gallon plastic jugs. I have to use a cart now, but, tomorrow [or whenever the snow falls] I will use my toboggan.
The Occupy Wall Street movement had a big push yesterday. Both the CBS and BBC news implied that there were only a few thousand in attendance. BBC news didn't mention actual numbers in New York, but they did in Washington DC. CBS said there were only a few thousand in New York. They both seemed to imply that the movement was running out of steam. Internet sources, that are generally reliable, put the number at 30,000. What's up? There must be a lot of pressure on the media to minimize the impact of the movement. To give them credit, the images they showed looked like a lot more people than a few thousand. CBS had a voice over rather than the reporter for part of the segment. The movement is definitely not losing steam! The powers that be made an error when they attempted to suppress it. They have given it more energy.
MFGlobal's bankruptcy is causing a much greater impact on the economy than first thought. Thirty million is missing out of customer accounts. For whatever reason the company and regulators are holding up forty billion in company assets while they attempt to account for the missing money. Several folks that held gold futures lost their money and worse, the rumors are, that much more than the thirty million is unaccountable. The financial structure is so fragile this could yet be a calamitous trigger.
Well I got to do my dishes and then we have to go to Mora to do some Thanksgiving dinner shopping. TGIF for you working stiffs.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Thursday, November 17, 2011
WAITING
What do you do while you wait for the dark to finally succumb to the light? The opposing forces create a tension in the body. I experience it as weariness. I am good at deflecting negativity, but then it does get to me. However, I have gotten a lot done in the last few days. I mended a fence, fixed a gate, put bedding down in my turkey and chicken houses and, yesterday, I finished snugging up the chicken coop for the Winter.
While we are waiting for the final economic crash; I ponder why we don't do anything more to make life easier for the ones most victimized. We learned a long time ago that the best way to deal with an economic downturn is to put money in the hands of those on the lower rungs. When you give money to the poor or near poor they spend all of it on their welfare. Every penny goes to the grocery store, the drug store, the dry cleaners, the garage and, yes, some to the liquor store. The local community is enhanced and the economy stimulated. This is a fact not speculation. Study the course of every downturn and you can see how it works. It is especially evident in the Great Depression. Roosevelt's interventions clearly worked. Don't believe the conservative spin that things did not get better until World War 11. Sure some things stayed in the doldrums but the economy is a lot more than the stock market. Roosevelt's initiatives alleviated suffering and gave hope. They rescued our country from economic hell.
Why don't we use this method now? Extend unemployment to every person who needs it. Create work opportunities. Our infrastructure is in the toilet. What is holding up these simple solutions? We know, without a shadow of a doubt, that we need to find, every way we can, to get money in to the hands of the people in the lower echelon of the economic structure, if the economy is going to survive. [Quite a sentence] What is going through the minds of those who resist? Is it the belief that the working class is not worthy of the help? Is it some distorted morality like that? Are they anxious to be dragged down into the same economic oblivion for the sake of some ideology that hardly makes any sense. When people are suffering from of lack of money; how does austerity work? How can it work? I don't understand the resistance the conservatives have. It has no logic. It must be some distorted morality. Every penny you give to a poor person will eventually trickle up to the rich. It usually isn't a trickle, it is a river!
The other thing that would turn every thing around is universal debt forgiveness. But if we resent giving the poor unemployment insurance, it will be awhile before we see the wisdom in that. It is going to happen eventually. It is the only way to rid the economy of the trillions of dollars in bad debts; mostly gambling debts i.e. derivatives. We are either going to sink or we are going to have to wipe the slate clean. This time, however, debt forgiveness will have to be extended to everyone, not just to the bankers. Then the whole banking structure will have to be changed to outlaw the practices that got us in to the mess in the first place. I do know how to do this. I will discuss it in a later session.
It all boils down to, doing what's most loving.
Love and Peace, Gregg
While we are waiting for the final economic crash; I ponder why we don't do anything more to make life easier for the ones most victimized. We learned a long time ago that the best way to deal with an economic downturn is to put money in the hands of those on the lower rungs. When you give money to the poor or near poor they spend all of it on their welfare. Every penny goes to the grocery store, the drug store, the dry cleaners, the garage and, yes, some to the liquor store. The local community is enhanced and the economy stimulated. This is a fact not speculation. Study the course of every downturn and you can see how it works. It is especially evident in the Great Depression. Roosevelt's interventions clearly worked. Don't believe the conservative spin that things did not get better until World War 11. Sure some things stayed in the doldrums but the economy is a lot more than the stock market. Roosevelt's initiatives alleviated suffering and gave hope. They rescued our country from economic hell.
Why don't we use this method now? Extend unemployment to every person who needs it. Create work opportunities. Our infrastructure is in the toilet. What is holding up these simple solutions? We know, without a shadow of a doubt, that we need to find, every way we can, to get money in to the hands of the people in the lower echelon of the economic structure, if the economy is going to survive. [Quite a sentence] What is going through the minds of those who resist? Is it the belief that the working class is not worthy of the help? Is it some distorted morality like that? Are they anxious to be dragged down into the same economic oblivion for the sake of some ideology that hardly makes any sense. When people are suffering from of lack of money; how does austerity work? How can it work? I don't understand the resistance the conservatives have. It has no logic. It must be some distorted morality. Every penny you give to a poor person will eventually trickle up to the rich. It usually isn't a trickle, it is a river!
The other thing that would turn every thing around is universal debt forgiveness. But if we resent giving the poor unemployment insurance, it will be awhile before we see the wisdom in that. It is going to happen eventually. It is the only way to rid the economy of the trillions of dollars in bad debts; mostly gambling debts i.e. derivatives. We are either going to sink or we are going to have to wipe the slate clean. This time, however, debt forgiveness will have to be extended to everyone, not just to the bankers. Then the whole banking structure will have to be changed to outlaw the practices that got us in to the mess in the first place. I do know how to do this. I will discuss it in a later session.
It all boils down to, doing what's most loving.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Friday, November 11, 2011
11-11-11
This is suppose to be a high energy day. I don't notice it so far; in fact I am dragging a little this morning. Hmmm........ could be one of those beers I had last night was bad.
Despite my situation, I do believe the energy or light is increasing of late. There are more and more disclosures of the nefarious behaviors of the elite coming to light and on the positive side, people seem to be waking up to their condition and instead of anger, they are expressing a willingness to forgive and start over. They are clearly demanding an end to the domination of money. The Occupation Phenomena keeps growing and attracting people of considerable social significance. I don't think they will quit until the big banks come down.
Also, I note, the war hawks are having trouble getting people behind the idea of a preemptive attack on Iran. The news media has been flooded with articles and news releases crafted to engender fear and whip up a retaliatory response. I don't think the people are buying it this time. The memory of getting sucked into the wars with Iraq and Afghanistan are still fresh. They know that they were manipulated into supporting those wars on false pretenses.
It is hard for people to imagine a world free from the power of money. We are so use to it that we can't imagine what it would be like to live in a world where the banks didn't rule. Have you been in a big bank lately? Have you noticed how similar they are to temples? There is a hushed quality; like a cathedral. We have been carefully impressed with the sacred quality of money and the similarity of banks and churches is no accident.
It seems like an impossible task to unlearn all these associations in which we have been so carefully imbued. However, I am impressed with what I am hearing from people and it sounds like folks are far more willing to shuck all that old stuff and dream of a different future than I first thought. I can't intellectualize the change that I am seeing and feeling, but I have no doubt about its genuineness.
I haven't done my dishes yet and I do need to get some outside work done. I need to get my turkey house and chicken coops ready for the Winter. I put plastic on the coop windows and give them new bedding. Enjoy the day!
Love and Peace, Gregg
Despite my situation, I do believe the energy or light is increasing of late. There are more and more disclosures of the nefarious behaviors of the elite coming to light and on the positive side, people seem to be waking up to their condition and instead of anger, they are expressing a willingness to forgive and start over. They are clearly demanding an end to the domination of money. The Occupation Phenomena keeps growing and attracting people of considerable social significance. I don't think they will quit until the big banks come down.
Also, I note, the war hawks are having trouble getting people behind the idea of a preemptive attack on Iran. The news media has been flooded with articles and news releases crafted to engender fear and whip up a retaliatory response. I don't think the people are buying it this time. The memory of getting sucked into the wars with Iraq and Afghanistan are still fresh. They know that they were manipulated into supporting those wars on false pretenses.
It is hard for people to imagine a world free from the power of money. We are so use to it that we can't imagine what it would be like to live in a world where the banks didn't rule. Have you been in a big bank lately? Have you noticed how similar they are to temples? There is a hushed quality; like a cathedral. We have been carefully impressed with the sacred quality of money and the similarity of banks and churches is no accident.
It seems like an impossible task to unlearn all these associations in which we have been so carefully imbued. However, I am impressed with what I am hearing from people and it sounds like folks are far more willing to shuck all that old stuff and dream of a different future than I first thought. I can't intellectualize the change that I am seeing and feeling, but I have no doubt about its genuineness.
I haven't done my dishes yet and I do need to get some outside work done. I need to get my turkey house and chicken coops ready for the Winter. I put plastic on the coop windows and give them new bedding. Enjoy the day!
Love and Peace, Gregg
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
WHAT'S ENLIGHTENMENT?
Well I finished my chores and my dishes are soaking and I am already second guessing my intention to deal with the the title subject. What is enlightenment? How do I know; I am just a dumb schlock from Ogilvie. Although, I have occasionally peered through the darkened glass and even had brilliant insights of lasting value; I am not in position to say what it is, with any precision. However, after dwelling on the subject for almost fifty years, I have a few things to say.
First of all: everybody is on the path to enlightenment. That is what you are here for and there is no one path. Everybody is on the journey. It doesn't matter if you spend twenty years in an ashram or twenty years tilling corn, your advancement on your path may be equal.
Secondly: you are not really in charge of your progress. You can delay it, by hanging on to materiality and negativity of all types and ignoring any guidance that comes your way. You can't stop it. Compare it to your physical growth; it happens largely without your cooperation. You may damage it by poor practices like diet etc., but it happens anyway.
Thirdly: Good practices will facilitate spiritual growth, just as good diet and exercise will aid physical growth. You don't decide when you become enlightened; it happens when you are ready. You won't have to ask, "am I enlightened?" You will know! Good practices are largely defined by how you choose to see the world and largely determined by the thoughts that you hang on to.
We came here to experience separation. Our task is to discover- we don't really want it. There is no peace in separation. There is no joy in separation. There is no love in separation. The champion of separation is our ego, which continues to measure our worth next to each other. The ego sees everything as better or worse. The ego uses judgement to maintain separation. As long as it has dominance, you won't have peace. You may think you are judging others; but there are no others.
Putting your ego in its place; entails seeing it's littleness. It is only concerned with materiality and what makes you seem better or worse than your neighbor. It is not interested in your happiness or well being; although it will {often vehemently} pretend to be. Putting yourself first { your real self} means making Love the dominate force in your life.
There is something happening in the world now, some people describe it as an intensifying of the light, which it makes it easier to see through our individual and collective ego disguises. People are seeing the Truth in greater and greater numbers.
Practice Love in everything. Value everybody. Be serious about keeping negativity out of your mind. We won't need to describe enlightenment. We will experience it.
Jamie says there are fried potatoes and bacon ready.
Love and Peace, Gregg
First of all: everybody is on the path to enlightenment. That is what you are here for and there is no one path. Everybody is on the journey. It doesn't matter if you spend twenty years in an ashram or twenty years tilling corn, your advancement on your path may be equal.
Secondly: you are not really in charge of your progress. You can delay it, by hanging on to materiality and negativity of all types and ignoring any guidance that comes your way. You can't stop it. Compare it to your physical growth; it happens largely without your cooperation. You may damage it by poor practices like diet etc., but it happens anyway.
Thirdly: Good practices will facilitate spiritual growth, just as good diet and exercise will aid physical growth. You don't decide when you become enlightened; it happens when you are ready. You won't have to ask, "am I enlightened?" You will know! Good practices are largely defined by how you choose to see the world and largely determined by the thoughts that you hang on to.
We came here to experience separation. Our task is to discover- we don't really want it. There is no peace in separation. There is no joy in separation. There is no love in separation. The champion of separation is our ego, which continues to measure our worth next to each other. The ego sees everything as better or worse. The ego uses judgement to maintain separation. As long as it has dominance, you won't have peace. You may think you are judging others; but there are no others.
Putting your ego in its place; entails seeing it's littleness. It is only concerned with materiality and what makes you seem better or worse than your neighbor. It is not interested in your happiness or well being; although it will {often vehemently} pretend to be. Putting yourself first { your real self} means making Love the dominate force in your life.
There is something happening in the world now, some people describe it as an intensifying of the light, which it makes it easier to see through our individual and collective ego disguises. People are seeing the Truth in greater and greater numbers.
Practice Love in everything. Value everybody. Be serious about keeping negativity out of your mind. We won't need to describe enlightenment. We will experience it.
Jamie says there are fried potatoes and bacon ready.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Saturday, November 5, 2011
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
It was a quiet Morning and now it is a quiet early afternoon. It is one of those days when I just want to sit still and absorb whatever there is to absorb. The farm chores for today are mostly complete, the dishes are washed. I am free now to write. But what? Sometimes I have absolutely no idea what to write; other times, the ideas flow so fast I miss half of them.
We are in a waiting pattern. I hate to wait. I have yet to master a Zen like attitude when it comes to waiting. Among other things; I am waiting for the European governments to throw up their hands and let the Euro collapse. They will eventually, because the only way out is debt forgiveness and the end to the idea that austerity will work. It is bizarre to think that the Greek people should suffer because of the bankers greed. The powers, that be, try to demonize the Greek worker for being selfishly, profligate. Which is nonsense on the face. It is the same as some do in America, blaming the poor for the housing crises. "Oh, if they only hadn't taken out those loans". Instead of insisting that the swindlers be thrown in jail and their profits confiscated, we bail out the wrongdoers and scapegoat the innocent.
I know, I should practice what I preach and not pay any attention. After all, I live in paradise. I have all the food, wine etc. I could possibly want. I have an amazing, remarkable wife who supports me and fights with me when warranted. I live in a very peaceful place. We have wonderful neighbors and great, great friends. I could not want for more.
It takes, only, a mere change of thought to go from purgatory to heaven. If you look at the stream of thought that passes through your mind, you will notice how your mood changes according to the thought that you hang on to. I have been on this journey for almost fifty years and I still sometimes forget to look at quality of the thought I am entertaining when I am in a less than stellar mood.
So, I don't have to wait. I can see Paradise from here.
Love and Peace, Gregg
We are in a waiting pattern. I hate to wait. I have yet to master a Zen like attitude when it comes to waiting. Among other things; I am waiting for the European governments to throw up their hands and let the Euro collapse. They will eventually, because the only way out is debt forgiveness and the end to the idea that austerity will work. It is bizarre to think that the Greek people should suffer because of the bankers greed. The powers, that be, try to demonize the Greek worker for being selfishly, profligate. Which is nonsense on the face. It is the same as some do in America, blaming the poor for the housing crises. "Oh, if they only hadn't taken out those loans". Instead of insisting that the swindlers be thrown in jail and their profits confiscated, we bail out the wrongdoers and scapegoat the innocent.
I know, I should practice what I preach and not pay any attention. After all, I live in paradise. I have all the food, wine etc. I could possibly want. I have an amazing, remarkable wife who supports me and fights with me when warranted. I live in a very peaceful place. We have wonderful neighbors and great, great friends. I could not want for more.
It takes, only, a mere change of thought to go from purgatory to heaven. If you look at the stream of thought that passes through your mind, you will notice how your mood changes according to the thought that you hang on to. I have been on this journey for almost fifty years and I still sometimes forget to look at quality of the thought I am entertaining when I am in a less than stellar mood.
So, I don't have to wait. I can see Paradise from here.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
NOVEMBER MORNING
It feels like snow this morning, however, we are in a dry spell and the snow will probably go South of us. All day yesterday I wanted to blog but events prevented me. All those wonderful ideas I had in my head are now gone; but there still must be something rattling around in there. We didn't get a single Trick or Treater for Halloween. In the 40+ years we lived here, we only have had a handful and none in the last 10 years. Yet, we still buy treats just in case; little Snicker bars {Jamie's favorite} and Peanut Butter Cups {my favorite}. We have a long tree shaded driveway; about a tenth of a mile, a city block for folks that measure that way. We live in a neighborhood of farms and family dwellings, but there are no young children living nearby.
Many things that have and are happening in the world of a highly negative nature are becoming known. This is a time when the hidden becomes unveiled. Much of a criminal and embarrassing nature will come out. Those who have been naive about the role of our government may feel angry and ashamed. This has to happen to further the awakening process. However, do not dwell on it. I know it is tempting to wallow in others misdeeds, but do it as little as possible. Use your creative power to envision a New World created of love. This is the time to use our collective creative energy to bring in the New World. I wish I could describe to you what a world created of Love would look like. I think it would help. But I believe that all of you have within you the capacity to see a perfect world. A world devoid of negativity. A world without haves and havenots. A world where equality is a reality. A world where love is the response to every situation. A world where feeling loved and appreciated is as natural as breathing. Spend some time everyday imagining the New World. We need to come together now to bring it forth.
Go through your day being mindful that everything your do can be done with love. Resist going on autopilot, be purposeful and focused. It doesn't matter the task, there equally important. Wash the dishes with love, sweep the floor with love; whether it is brain surgery or leaf raking, do it with love.
And I need to do my dishes.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Many things that have and are happening in the world of a highly negative nature are becoming known. This is a time when the hidden becomes unveiled. Much of a criminal and embarrassing nature will come out. Those who have been naive about the role of our government may feel angry and ashamed. This has to happen to further the awakening process. However, do not dwell on it. I know it is tempting to wallow in others misdeeds, but do it as little as possible. Use your creative power to envision a New World created of love. This is the time to use our collective creative energy to bring in the New World. I wish I could describe to you what a world created of Love would look like. I think it would help. But I believe that all of you have within you the capacity to see a perfect world. A world devoid of negativity. A world without haves and havenots. A world where equality is a reality. A world where love is the response to every situation. A world where feeling loved and appreciated is as natural as breathing. Spend some time everyday imagining the New World. We need to come together now to bring it forth.
Go through your day being mindful that everything your do can be done with love. Resist going on autopilot, be purposeful and focused. It doesn't matter the task, there equally important. Wash the dishes with love, sweep the floor with love; whether it is brain surgery or leaf raking, do it with love.
And I need to do my dishes.
Love and Peace, Gregg