Spiritually Speaking

Since things neither exist nor don't exist,
are neither real nor unreal,
are utterly beyond adopting and rejecting -
one might as well burst out laughing.
~ Tibetan Nyingma Master, Longchenpa Rabjampa, 14th century

I love the way the universe works.

I've learned that Candlemass or Imbolg if you follow the Celtic wheel, is a special time for me. Around that time things happen. Period. God and god get my attention. Maybe it's because I'm a fire sign or maybe it’s a past life memory. Maybe I'm just sensitive to changing energies. Maybe it's special to everyone and they don't notice, or don't share.

A few weeks ago I realized I had to work on Febrary 2. I briefly considered taking a vacation day but decided it was silly to use up a vacation day just because it was Candlemass. Although I'd always prefer to spend that day quietly I figured I might as well work a double and cover for a friend on second shift who wanted off. Shortly afterward that same friend asked me to go to NYC with her on that day. I reminded her that I was covering her shift and she told me that someone else was working it. I figured what the heck...and took vacation. I wouldn't necessarily be having a quiet day...but I'd be outdoors much of it and choosing some beautiful beads from the bead shops…and I love NYC. Many find it a dark place but I find it a city of light.

Things have changed, quickly!

Now Jeff's dad is in the hospital. I was concerned that I shouldn't be leaving town for the day and wondered if I should cancel. It turns out that my friend is not feeling well and wants to postpone our trip. I am not going to NY and I am not going to work because I took a vacation day to go to NY! I won't be a 45 minute drive and a 90 minute train ride away from my father-in-law and I will have my quiet and brightly reflective day after all.

I love the way the universe works!

This morning I was reading Alan Boyle's Look Ahead with 2020 Vision. In his discourse on advances we can look forward to (or not) in science and medicine he talks about the human microbiome. This microbiome is the community of microbes that makes your body their home. If you've studied even a little bit of biology or natural health you know that the microbes in your gut help you to digest and absorb food. They work symbiotically with your body to do a number of important tasks. This little community is small in physical size but huge in numbers. Think whoville here and you'll get the picture. It seems that scientists are also wondering if there may be some troublemakers in this whoville causing things like diabetes, obesity and autoimmune disorders.

Unsurprisingly the idea of a microbiome, or in layman’s terms an entire universe, living within my body set off a series of rapid fire thoughts, all of which require a lot more thought.

The idea of universe within universes isn’t a new one. Dr Seuss actually didn’t dream that one up. I’ve read about it many times in various theological, esoteric and metaphysical works. I’m being deliberately vague because I don’t want to go in search of supporting arguments. Let’s just say it’s out there and if you want to look for it you can read The Knowledge Book and The Keys of Enoch and much, much older texts for yourself.

So, anyway, here it is. A universe within a universe and it all interacts. I know that all life has consciousness. I actually think that everything is alive, so it’s possible, if debatable, that everything has consciousness. When someone says you have the consciousness of a doorknob that might just be a compliment. Think about how long a doorknob has to just “be”. I guess it depends on how expansive its consciousness is. I am moving away from the subject though, I did tell you I was thoughtful today. It’s amazing what a few days of being sick, fasting and being quiet can do. I’ll try to get back on track now…

I know that a sentient being can sense the feelings and emotions of other sentient beings. I know that because of this sensitivity the feelings and emotions, and intentions of one being can affect those of another being. Heck if that being isn’t very sure of exactly who they are and where their boundaries are they might even believe those feelings are their own. I know that when the feelings, emotions and intentions of a group are focused they can affect outcomes involving a larger, less focused group. If we believe the channeled messages from other species of other worlds…or universes…we know that what happens on one planet can affect what beings on another planet feel and experience.

Now shrink this down and look at in reverse. Can we consider the individuals in our microbiome to be sentient? If they are it would make sense that their thoughts affect our own well being. To take it a step farther, do our thoughts affect their well being? If they do, then does the combination of thoughts cause both beings to become defensive throwing off homeostasis? Yes, I know that’s a big word, it basically means balance, and it’s actually my word for today since that’s what my body’s been trying to achieve for the last three days. It’s the goal of all body systems you know, to achieve homeostasis. Yes, I know I’m straying a bit again, but it is related, if you look at the big picture. The earth tries to maintain homeostasis, why do you thing there’s earthquakes and volcanoes? It’s probably the goal of all universes to maintain homeostasis.

Looking back to the microbiome I do remember long ago a woman who owned a health food store in Riegelsville talking about the mentality of yeast. She explained that yeast can have a “give me more, I want more now” impatient, angry attitude. When there is an overgrowth of yeast in a person the person can take on those characteristics, especially when it comes to sweetness. Diabetic people often have an overgrowth of yeast. According to a natural healing book I once read diabetics are missing out on the sweetness of life. So, I wonder, is there a relationship between the microbiome and the human being here. If there is, which imbalance came first?

I do have one more thought here. Well, ok, there are many more thoughts but I have to take the cat to the vet in an effort to maintain her homeostasis. Since I’ll have to stop soon this is as good a place as any. Besides, I can always add more later!

Here is my last thought for now. I wonder if we should consider these as universe within universe or if it’s all just one huge organism. Currently we believe we are an organism, a sentient being with an organ system and a microbiome inside. There is some talk about our organs being sentient, having a consciousness of their own. Maybe we are simply part of the microbiome of one ginormous (it is too a word, don’t listen to the spell checker) organism with planets and stars as organs. One that’s constantly trying to maintain homeostasis.

Ok, I’m done thinking for now…here kitty kitty…

This work is not just for those born under the sign of Scorpio, it is designed to be completed by all just before the beginning of the Scorpio time of October, around the 21st. The angels of Scorpio are the keepers of the magic of desire.

On the other side of the door is an angel for this month’s zodiac. In your mind, greet this spiritual being and carry on a conversation. Imagine the angel embraces you and you feel the angel’s energy pouring into you and your life. Thank the angel and then complete the below decree.

I __________ (name) call upon God and the Divine Beings of Light. I acknowledge, trust, and know, that by Your Divine Grace, Love, Light, and Truth, on an earthly scale of 0 to 100, with 100+ being of the infinite vibration
-I am fully open to the assistance of the angels of Scorpio
-The angels of Scorpio keep my human spirit strong
-The angels awaken deep psychic perceptions within me
-The angels of Scorpio provide assistance in the transmutation of my energies
-The angels inspire me to seek out hidden knowledge and reveal secret activities around me
-The angels stimulate strength and help me to problem solve
-Through nature, the angels of Scorpio reveal to me, how best to demonstrate increased sensitivity
-Through nature, the angels of Scorpio reveal to me, any lack of unity, any selfishness, or any conflict or duality in my life
-Through nature, the angels of Scorpio reveal to me, how to become a spiritual fighter so that a higher unity may manifest through the course of the year

Thy will Divine Universal Creator God IS my will.

I command of myself that all reasons, memories, emotions, boundaries, disharmonies, beliefs, interferences on all Dimensions and Universes; ancestral, soul, and spiritual programs; conscious, unconscious, and subconscious programs; past life, present life and future life programs; hindering me from this, be removed completely, cleared from my energy field, grid and structure; wrapped in Divine Light, cleansed and cleared, filled with Divine love and peace, then released and guided into the Light.

I accept this completely, in all lifetimes, all planetary, star and solar systems, all universes, alternate and parallel universes and realities, all dimensions, all space and time, past, present and future, all ancestral time and on all levels.

My Mind, Body & Soul accepts this completely. All my guides, counsels, committees, cells and DNA are upgraded. This is asked in all sincerity, honesty, from my heart, and I will do my part, in the name of God and all the Divine Beings of Light. I rejoice and give thanks for all I have and all I will receive. So it is! (Tap it in)
I still myself to receive this healing NOW!

Part of the above information was taken from “Nature - Speak” by Ted Andrews

This work is not just for those born under the sign of Libra, it is designed to be completed by all just before the beginning of the Libra time of September, around the 21st. The angels of Libra are keepers of the magical power of art.
On the other side of the door is an angel for this month’s zodiac. In your mind, greet this spiritual being and carry on a conversation. Imagine the angel embraces you and you feel the angel’s energy pouring into you and your life. Thank the angel and then complete the below decree.

I __________ (name) call upon God and the Divine Beings of Light. I acknowledge, trust, and know, that by Your Divine Grace, Love, Light, and Truth, on an earthly scale of 0 to 100, with 100+ being of the infinite vibration
-I am fully open to the assistance of the angels of Libra
-I am filled with balance and beauty from the angels of Libra
-The angels bring justice, calm, and harmony into my life
-The angels help me to see the inner, hidden beauty in others and in myself
-The angels of Libra work with me to unfold my spiritual potentials
-The angels of Libra awaken intuitive perception as to how best to balance my life
-The angelic Libra messages and signs through nature stimulate increased ability within me to weigh opposites and attain balance through higher expressions of love
-The angels stimulate artistic inspiration within me
-Through nature, the angels of Libra guide me in opening and moving through human love to devotion and aspiration
-Through nature, the angels of Libra open me to higher understanding.

Thy will Divine Universal Creator God IS my will.

I command of myself that all reasons, memories, emotions, boundaries, disharmonies, beliefs, interferences on all Dimensions and Universes; ancestral, soul, and spiritual programs; conscious, unconscious, and subconscious programs; past life, present life and future life programs; hindering me from this, be removed completely, cleared from my energy field, grid and structure; wrapped in Divine Light, cleansed and cleared, filled with Divine love and peace, then released and guided into the Light.

I accept this completely, in all lifetimes, all planetary, star and solar systems, all universes, alternate and parallel universes and realities, all dimensions, all space and time, past, present and future, all ancestral time and on all levels.

My Mind, Body & Soul accepts this completely. All my guides, counsels, committees, cells and DNA are upgraded. This is asked in all sincerity, honesty, from my heart, and I will do my part, in the name of God and all the Divine Beings of Light. I rejoice and give thanks for all I have and all I will receive.
I still myself to receive this healing NOW!

Part of the above information was taken from “Nature - Speak” by Ted Andrews