What a beautiful day! Perhaps it is too optimistic, but it feels like Spring. My dishes are soaking, I am sitting here with a fresh cup of coffee at my elbow, what could be better?
Everything is going along splendidly on Laughing Water Farm. The chickens are finally laying enough eggs for our needs, the geese will be laying soon and the sheep will be sheared next week. I hope that the ewes don't lamb before then, as they are very wooly and if the newborns aren't very vigorous, they will have trouble finding their breakfast. It is hard to tell if their close up when they are as woolly as they are.
We could raise all of our food. We haven't needed to. We raise goats for milk {Jamie makes several kinds of cheese}, chickens for eggs and meat, a few turkeys for meat and geese for I don't know what. We love goose, but the thought of plucking them, discourages us. We have thought about plucking them for down; have you ever held a squawking goose in your lap and plucked their breasts? It is no picnic. We only keep a small flock of sheep.We love lamb and we sell the wool to the shearer. We originally intended to raise sheep for the wool and sell it to people who were into hand spinning; but that requires making your own market. That is not my thing. I didn't inherit the salesman gene. Of course, we have a sizable garden. Jamie cans and freezes large quantities of vegetables. We still have potatoes and hopefully they will last for awhile yet.
We love the lifestyle, raising animals and plants affords us. It keeps you in the rhythm of the seasons and helps you feel part of all there is. We don't do it because we think we need to. Although, there is considerable comfort in knowing you can feed yourself in times like these.
I wish I could tell people what is going to happen. I don't know more than anybody else. I just know what it looks like and you can do that too. I feel great changes will happen this year. I always thought a financial collapse would precede everything else. However, the money people have such a monopoly on the sources of wealth, that they can control the day to day fluctuations of the stock market with relative ease. It looks like things will grind to a halt rather than crash. People who have steady jobs don't realize things are getting worse and worse for a large segment of the population. Poverty and homelessness continue to increase. The economic advisers, I look to, see no evidence of a recovery.
Yet, there is evidence of people deciding that enough is enough and in a nonviolent way taking control of the situation. The dark will co-opt the movements {Wall Street Occupiers etc.} as much as they can. They will send in agents provocateurs to incite violence and do anything they can to cast aspersions on the character of the demonstrators. Don't pay attention to this. The larger movement is founded on a love for all humanity. It can't be stopped. It won't be stopped. Love can not be stopped.
Live your life this year with great optimism, with great love for those around you and dream of paradise.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Friday, February 17, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
WINTER
Although, this is the mildest Winter I remember, it is still Winter. We got just enough snow to create extreme icy conditions on the pathways. I feel like I take my life in my hands [feet] every time I go out. It is forty degrees now and some of the ice should melt, if it doesn't cloud up too much.
I know it is best to ignore the machinations of the dark; but, I would like to comment on one part of recent history. A little over a year ago, we started hearing about how profligate the Greek people were. We were told they had unusually high incomes for the work they were doing, or not doing, and they had obscenely high retirement plans. At the time I did not know this was propaganda and although I did not necessarily believe it, it swayed my thinking. Then comes all the information about the Euro debt crises and the need for austerity programs. I discovered the statistics on wages, retirement programs, productivity, average work day etc. and discovered nothing they said was true. In fact the Greeks worked longer hours than most and did not have better retirement packages. The banks {or whoever they are} were just setting us up so that we would not be too outraged about the plans they had for the Greek people.
The people who control the money are asking the the average Greek citizen to pay for the banks thievery. Certain officials in the Greek government bought bonds from Goldman Sachs that were backed by worthless securities. It appears that Goldman Sachs unloaded this worthless paper knowing full well it was worthless. Can you imagine having the temerity to ask a whole country's people to accept responsibility for your own inordinate greed? No wonder the people of Greece are in rebellion.
I bring this up to point out the inadequacy of our press. Instead of sending a reporter to investigate, or at least, look up the statistics; they passed on, by television and newspaper, the information that was fed them. So what can you believe? Each individual has to hone their B.S. detector or better yet ignore the popular media completely.
When will you be able to believe what you are being told? I think it will be soon, but not before the whole truth comes out about several recent events. For those that feel the need to know, much can be discovered on the internet, but some things are so hidden that there is no adequate explanations to be found.
There is an upheaval in the world that is not being reported. The dark are losing and they are desperate. There will be much sabre rattling and threats of war but for a few minor skirmishes, I don't think much will happen. The light is increasing, people are waking up. More and more people are demanding their right to a decent and fulfilling life on planet Earth.
Keep your focus on Paradise.
Love and Peace, Gregg
I know it is best to ignore the machinations of the dark; but, I would like to comment on one part of recent history. A little over a year ago, we started hearing about how profligate the Greek people were. We were told they had unusually high incomes for the work they were doing, or not doing, and they had obscenely high retirement plans. At the time I did not know this was propaganda and although I did not necessarily believe it, it swayed my thinking. Then comes all the information about the Euro debt crises and the need for austerity programs. I discovered the statistics on wages, retirement programs, productivity, average work day etc. and discovered nothing they said was true. In fact the Greeks worked longer hours than most and did not have better retirement packages. The banks {or whoever they are} were just setting us up so that we would not be too outraged about the plans they had for the Greek people.
The people who control the money are asking the the average Greek citizen to pay for the banks thievery. Certain officials in the Greek government bought bonds from Goldman Sachs that were backed by worthless securities. It appears that Goldman Sachs unloaded this worthless paper knowing full well it was worthless. Can you imagine having the temerity to ask a whole country's people to accept responsibility for your own inordinate greed? No wonder the people of Greece are in rebellion.
I bring this up to point out the inadequacy of our press. Instead of sending a reporter to investigate, or at least, look up the statistics; they passed on, by television and newspaper, the information that was fed them. So what can you believe? Each individual has to hone their B.S. detector or better yet ignore the popular media completely.
When will you be able to believe what you are being told? I think it will be soon, but not before the whole truth comes out about several recent events. For those that feel the need to know, much can be discovered on the internet, but some things are so hidden that there is no adequate explanations to be found.
There is an upheaval in the world that is not being reported. The dark are losing and they are desperate. There will be much sabre rattling and threats of war but for a few minor skirmishes, I don't think much will happen. The light is increasing, people are waking up. More and more people are demanding their right to a decent and fulfilling life on planet Earth.
Keep your focus on Paradise.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Sunday, February 12, 2012
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
It 3:28 PM here. A beautiful afternoon. The Sun is shining brightly and it is a pleasant 25.5 degrees F. I have finished my major chores of the day and have an hour and a half to blog or take a nap. Blogging wins for now.
If we are one, have you ever wondered how we are connected? These bodies seem so discrete. How do we feel oneness? I have felt oneness; I am not sure I could describe it. Those of you who meditate have, at least, an inkling. When I use to do psychotherapy, I sometimes got into a space where I was not conscious of myself and my words just flowed from me. I would see things and make observations that I knew were true but I hadn't thought of before. It was as if I could join with my patient and be his/her instrument for their learning. The Oneness we talk about, however, is a connection with everything. My experiences were sometimes with individuals, sometimes with couples or groups. I feel like my joining was with the One {or perhaps you may say my higher self} and that enabled me to see what they needed to learn. With meditation I have had a sense of connection to everything but, I know, I am just beginning to see.
We cannot achieve connection through our bodies. It is fun to try. Sex is wonderfully comforting and will give an illusion of oneness for a short time. But it is always over. I know some folks think Tantric sex is an exception. I think they are just fooling themselves. I don't think the body can be an instrument for oneness. I would be happy to be wrong. However, it is my feeling that focus on the body impedes expansion of the energy that is us.
If we think of ourselves as energy manifesting a body; then we see our body as the densest part of who we are. We wouldn't expect the densest part of us to easily access Oneness. If we can get a sense of who we are and realize that we are energetic beings, we can achieve a sense of oneness because it is at an energetic level that we are connected to everyone else. Even if you cannot experience it now; can you imagine it?
It is because, we are all connected energetically, that if we experience feelings of love, everyone benefits. Every time we choose love for ourselves; we choose it for everyone. Thinking of yourself as energy helps you understand how the spiritual awakening of this planet will proceed. Love is flowing more and more intensely through the energy makeup that is mankind. We are indeed raising our vibration and it will soon be seen as the old ways drop away. I know, sometimes it is hard to see the new world emerging; but it is. We are beginning to see what was always here but obscured by our collective illusion. Perhaps, we have always lived in Paradise.
Love is something that needs to be given away. Let's see how much we can give away.
Love and Peace, Gregg
If we are one, have you ever wondered how we are connected? These bodies seem so discrete. How do we feel oneness? I have felt oneness; I am not sure I could describe it. Those of you who meditate have, at least, an inkling. When I use to do psychotherapy, I sometimes got into a space where I was not conscious of myself and my words just flowed from me. I would see things and make observations that I knew were true but I hadn't thought of before. It was as if I could join with my patient and be his/her instrument for their learning. The Oneness we talk about, however, is a connection with everything. My experiences were sometimes with individuals, sometimes with couples or groups. I feel like my joining was with the One {or perhaps you may say my higher self} and that enabled me to see what they needed to learn. With meditation I have had a sense of connection to everything but, I know, I am just beginning to see.
We cannot achieve connection through our bodies. It is fun to try. Sex is wonderfully comforting and will give an illusion of oneness for a short time. But it is always over. I know some folks think Tantric sex is an exception. I think they are just fooling themselves. I don't think the body can be an instrument for oneness. I would be happy to be wrong. However, it is my feeling that focus on the body impedes expansion of the energy that is us.
If we think of ourselves as energy manifesting a body; then we see our body as the densest part of who we are. We wouldn't expect the densest part of us to easily access Oneness. If we can get a sense of who we are and realize that we are energetic beings, we can achieve a sense of oneness because it is at an energetic level that we are connected to everyone else. Even if you cannot experience it now; can you imagine it?
It is because, we are all connected energetically, that if we experience feelings of love, everyone benefits. Every time we choose love for ourselves; we choose it for everyone. Thinking of yourself as energy helps you understand how the spiritual awakening of this planet will proceed. Love is flowing more and more intensely through the energy makeup that is mankind. We are indeed raising our vibration and it will soon be seen as the old ways drop away. I know, sometimes it is hard to see the new world emerging; but it is. We are beginning to see what was always here but obscured by our collective illusion. Perhaps, we have always lived in Paradise.
Love is something that needs to be given away. Let's see how much we can give away.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Thursday, February 9, 2012
ANOTHER PERFECT DAY
It has been Sunny for three days in a row. Wonderful! It is, also, warm for this time of year, 31.1 F, presently. Tomorrow, Winter returns with below zero readings for next two mornings. The Sunny weather continues, though, so that's okay.
The chickens must have surmised my threat because they laid six eggs yesterday. I will put off that chicken soup for awhile. I have to get in touch with the shearer to get my sheep done before lambing. Their wool is very long. The geese and turkeys act like it is already spring. Especially the geese, they are into their very noisy mating ritual and they have to determine who is the top gander.
I read the other day {I don't remember where} that you could reduce all spiritual advice down to two words: BE KIND. At the moment it had a tremendous impact on me. As a pursuer of spiritual awareness, I have heard many of these little pieces of advice. This recommendation seemed particularly cogent; especially now, when I find myself in a waiting situation. How could it possibly fail you, to be kind in all interactions? Many times I have been studying something quite profound and immediately thereafter have been less than kind to a family member. A painful paradox.
It seems like we always get a little piece of advice or a nudge in the right direction when we need it. If you are determined to seek light and love, guidance comes to you when you need it and it can come from the most unlikely sources. Be alert.
I got a late start this morning and I need to get my dishes done and a few other things.
Love and Peace, Gregg
The chickens must have surmised my threat because they laid six eggs yesterday. I will put off that chicken soup for awhile. I have to get in touch with the shearer to get my sheep done before lambing. Their wool is very long. The geese and turkeys act like it is already spring. Especially the geese, they are into their very noisy mating ritual and they have to determine who is the top gander.
I read the other day {I don't remember where} that you could reduce all spiritual advice down to two words: BE KIND. At the moment it had a tremendous impact on me. As a pursuer of spiritual awareness, I have heard many of these little pieces of advice. This recommendation seemed particularly cogent; especially now, when I find myself in a waiting situation. How could it possibly fail you, to be kind in all interactions? Many times I have been studying something quite profound and immediately thereafter have been less than kind to a family member. A painful paradox.
It seems like we always get a little piece of advice or a nudge in the right direction when we need it. If you are determined to seek light and love, guidance comes to you when you need it and it can come from the most unlikely sources. Be alert.
I got a late start this morning and I need to get my dishes done and a few other things.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Monday, February 6, 2012
A SUNNY DAY
We finally got a sunny day on this part of planet Earth. It was a beautiful experience doing the chores this morning. I am sitting here with a cup of coffee at my elbow; I wonder what I have to say. Today more than usual I don't feel that I have anything to say. I don't feel like repeating myself; although some of the things I touch on need to be said over and over.
My problem is, I am having trouble 'staying in the moment'. Everything is perfect right now. Yet, I find myself vaguely irritable. Why? What gets in our way of just being joyful? I anticipate, when I could be in the present. I have paradise all around me, yet, my vision is blurred by what's on my mind. It is not a thought that is plaguing me; it is a feeling. Dissatisfaction? Anger? Fear? Fear is at the bottom of every negative experience, no matter how it manifests. I guess it is the waiting. Waiting can conceal the fear that things won't turn out the way you want them to.
On one hand I have absolute faith that a new world, made of love, is emerging; but, some days I am less able to see it. The world seems to go on and on in its insanity! Although, I didn't even watch it; the extravaganza called the Super Bowl depressed me. It seemed to reflect everything that is wrong with America. I know, I use to enjoy it myself; I mean no criticism of those that did. This year, however, the shallowness and the money driven, Roman styled spectacle spoke to me, not of nobility, honor or high civilization; but of denial, degradation, decay and the implosion of our society.
See- I told you I was irritable. I feel better now. Forgive me, if I brought you down. I know that underneath this veneer of craziness, people are waking up and soon we will see it reflected in the media and popular culture. As we grow, we will be better at ignoring these kinds of distraction and will be able to keep our minds in the moment and our expectations of a loving world for everybody.
I am going to enjoy this Sunny day! I hope you do too.
Love and Peace, Gregg
My problem is, I am having trouble 'staying in the moment'. Everything is perfect right now. Yet, I find myself vaguely irritable. Why? What gets in our way of just being joyful? I anticipate, when I could be in the present. I have paradise all around me, yet, my vision is blurred by what's on my mind. It is not a thought that is plaguing me; it is a feeling. Dissatisfaction? Anger? Fear? Fear is at the bottom of every negative experience, no matter how it manifests. I guess it is the waiting. Waiting can conceal the fear that things won't turn out the way you want them to.
On one hand I have absolute faith that a new world, made of love, is emerging; but, some days I am less able to see it. The world seems to go on and on in its insanity! Although, I didn't even watch it; the extravaganza called the Super Bowl depressed me. It seemed to reflect everything that is wrong with America. I know, I use to enjoy it myself; I mean no criticism of those that did. This year, however, the shallowness and the money driven, Roman styled spectacle spoke to me, not of nobility, honor or high civilization; but of denial, degradation, decay and the implosion of our society.
See- I told you I was irritable. I feel better now. Forgive me, if I brought you down. I know that underneath this veneer of craziness, people are waking up and soon we will see it reflected in the media and popular culture. As we grow, we will be better at ignoring these kinds of distraction and will be able to keep our minds in the moment and our expectations of a loving world for everybody.
I am going to enjoy this Sunny day! I hope you do too.
Love and Peace, Gregg
Friday, February 3, 2012
THE TIPPING POINT
I think we have passed the Tipping Point. That is the point, where there are more people who understand Love as the most significant force, than those who embrace fear. I believe we passed the point some years ago, but there has been such a backlash from the dark that it has taken some time to experience the manifestation.
Although, love is much more powerful than fear, there is a large segment of our population that is easily manipulated. Perhaps thirty percent? Maybe more. They are often called sheep. Do not hold them in judgement. We have all baaa...ed at times. Why shouldn't they be able to trust their leaders? There is nothing wrong in trust. We should be able to trust those in authority. The problem is, dark energy has been in control for several generations. This has encouraged those to seek leadership, who wanted power and wealth, the psychopaths rose to the top echelons. They are very adept at manipulating the vulnerable. Therefore, they have been able to stay in control even when elections have been relatively honest. As more and more people have their eyes opened, love becomes such a force that it overcomes the dark, despite their manipulations.
Imagine a world where the most loving among us rise to the top; where all leadership roles are filled by those dedicated to the light. A world where it is safe to take your leaders for granted, because their only purpose is to serve you. That time is much closer than you might think. The tipping point has been exceeded, changes will speed up from here.
Our responsibility is to shine our light as brightly as we can. Make a conscious effort to remove all barriers to love. Our major tool is forgiveness. Forgive yourself constantly and catch yourself when you look at yourself with a jaundiced eye. It is difficult to forgive those around you when you are so busy attacking yourself. Look for love in everybody. It is there.
Each time a new individual opens their eyes they diminish the ability of the dark ones to manipulate with fear. The loving energy you put out helps the more sheepish among us immensely. I know it might seem far away but soon this scenario will be behind us and all will realize the power of the love inside them.
Celebrate this wonderful Friday with the knowledge that love is everywhere!
Love and Peace, Gregg
Although, love is much more powerful than fear, there is a large segment of our population that is easily manipulated. Perhaps thirty percent? Maybe more. They are often called sheep. Do not hold them in judgement. We have all baaa...ed at times. Why shouldn't they be able to trust their leaders? There is nothing wrong in trust. We should be able to trust those in authority. The problem is, dark energy has been in control for several generations. This has encouraged those to seek leadership, who wanted power and wealth, the psychopaths rose to the top echelons. They are very adept at manipulating the vulnerable. Therefore, they have been able to stay in control even when elections have been relatively honest. As more and more people have their eyes opened, love becomes such a force that it overcomes the dark, despite their manipulations.
Imagine a world where the most loving among us rise to the top; where all leadership roles are filled by those dedicated to the light. A world where it is safe to take your leaders for granted, because their only purpose is to serve you. That time is much closer than you might think. The tipping point has been exceeded, changes will speed up from here.
Our responsibility is to shine our light as brightly as we can. Make a conscious effort to remove all barriers to love. Our major tool is forgiveness. Forgive yourself constantly and catch yourself when you look at yourself with a jaundiced eye. It is difficult to forgive those around you when you are so busy attacking yourself. Look for love in everybody. It is there.
Each time a new individual opens their eyes they diminish the ability of the dark ones to manipulate with fear. The loving energy you put out helps the more sheepish among us immensely. I know it might seem far away but soon this scenario will be behind us and all will realize the power of the love inside them.
Celebrate this wonderful Friday with the knowledge that love is everywhere!
Love and Peace, Gregg
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
MID-WINTER
It is 11:05AM, February 1 on this part of planet Earth. It is Mid-Winter and 37 degrees F. The warmth this time of year is unusual, but I am not complaining. I have become less fond of Winter as I have teetered on my dotage.
I don't have a good excuse for being late blogging. I was expecting more things to happen on the world economic front that I could discuss. But no, things are slowly going down the drain; the statistics on trade show a significant slowing down of traffic in goods, some say by half, which depends on what year you use as a baseline. However, no matter how you measure it, exchange of goods is at depression levels. Somehow the economy manages to tread water and only slowly sink.
Things here, on Laughing Water Farm, are going along smoothly. We are looking at what seeds to order and we have purchased fifty broiler chicks for delivery in June. I, also, need to purchase some pullets. Our laying hens are not doing to well. We have twenty four. I like to keep about forty. Usually this time of year, twenty four laying hens will give ten or twelve eggs a day. We are getting two sometimes four. Our hens are old, some over ten years. I think we are operating a Nursing Home for these old biddies. We have gone through times when we depended on the chickens for sustenance; then I would attempt to pick out the ones that were not laying and we would have wonderful chicken and dumplings. The last few years, the chickens didn't need to fill that niche and I have been letting them die of old age. I think it is time for chicken and dumplings or a big pot of chicken soup.
I don't feel like commenting on the world situation; maybe that is why I haven't blogged. It, also, seems like I have been terribly busy. I don't think that is a reality. It seems like time flies by and I don't get what, I think, I need to get done. I need more practice living in the moment and loving every minute of it.
Throughout the day remind yourself of how wonderful you are! Love yourself and everybody around you. I will blog Friday.
Love and Peace, Gregg
I don't have a good excuse for being late blogging. I was expecting more things to happen on the world economic front that I could discuss. But no, things are slowly going down the drain; the statistics on trade show a significant slowing down of traffic in goods, some say by half, which depends on what year you use as a baseline. However, no matter how you measure it, exchange of goods is at depression levels. Somehow the economy manages to tread water and only slowly sink.
Things here, on Laughing Water Farm, are going along smoothly. We are looking at what seeds to order and we have purchased fifty broiler chicks for delivery in June. I, also, need to purchase some pullets. Our laying hens are not doing to well. We have twenty four. I like to keep about forty. Usually this time of year, twenty four laying hens will give ten or twelve eggs a day. We are getting two sometimes four. Our hens are old, some over ten years. I think we are operating a Nursing Home for these old biddies. We have gone through times when we depended on the chickens for sustenance; then I would attempt to pick out the ones that were not laying and we would have wonderful chicken and dumplings. The last few years, the chickens didn't need to fill that niche and I have been letting them die of old age. I think it is time for chicken and dumplings or a big pot of chicken soup.
I don't feel like commenting on the world situation; maybe that is why I haven't blogged. It, also, seems like I have been terribly busy. I don't think that is a reality. It seems like time flies by and I don't get what, I think, I need to get done. I need more practice living in the moment and loving every minute of it.
Throughout the day remind yourself of how wonderful you are! Love yourself and everybody around you. I will blog Friday.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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