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FREE TO BE UNIQUE

Today let us aspire to be ourselves

rather than adjust ourselves to fit some

standard – some formulation of improved

qualities we should all strive to mirror

in our day-to-day lives, and instead,  just

bring to life what we have been created

to offer.

 

Today let us just be our best selves –

no more – no less – understanding that

within our eccentricities exists our unique

contribution to the flavor and fabric of life

and existence itself – so bring all of you

to the party – leave nothing out – and let

us all bask in the wonder of one of a kind.

 

Today let us just be us as we allow others

to be their authentic selves – no need for

compromise, no cause to criticize, no

expectation of change, no list of minor

improvements needed and together tap

the strength of our true diversity.

AT BY G . 7.4.2012    

  

WITH LOVE, G.  

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PUSHING FORWARD

Sometimes we must make our way when

no path is obvious, sometimes we must

inspire ourselves when no inspiration

is forthcoming, at these times, we must

understand that the creative force for

good truly exists within us, not something

received, but is generated instead.

Today let us reach within and generate

our worthy contribution - grabbing hold

of our clear and always present desire

to make more of this life than we now

encounter, to see through its limitations

and expand its horizons.

So today, we transcend our even-well

earned malaise, pushing forward to be

more, give more, provide more - sure

that this forward progress is just what

we and others who look to us for

guidance need - to see above, and

beyond, and onward.

AT BY G. 10.2.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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OUR CREATIONS

Our lives are personal creations

where we must choose the content,

and whether we ourselves will apply

the brush strokes of living color,

or by default, allow others or fate,

or circumstance to paint the canvas

of our lives.

 

Our lives are our creations – one of

a kind, unique works of art – let us

return to the easel today prepared

to apply our vision of the life

we have always been ready to live –

with each bold stroke of thick intention

let us marvel at our magnificence.

 

Our lives are our creations, so let us

create ourselves as we were meant

to be – born to be – perfect, powerful,

and purposeful,  overflowing with

joy, peace, love, and happiness –

ready to reach our true divine potential.

AT BY G. 4.24.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

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From time to time, we must all ask ourselves

the question of whether we are diligently planting 

the seeds of positive, authentic life in our 

consciousness, preparing for the harvest of our 

abundance and prosperity.

  

I transcribed the guidance below as I struggled

with the recuperation from back surgery. 

At that time, I am sure I was not focused

on a harvest but rather on survival.  I did my

duty, recorded the note, and forgot about it in

my journal.

 

Last night, while working on the book,

I came across this note again titled Harvest

Of Life. I was transfixed by the note, and its

wonderful analogy, succinctly describing 

the consciousness work we all must do in

order to be fully authentic in this world. 

 

We are all growing and harvesting our

consciousness in every moment. If we

have planted the seeds of a positive life

in our minds, the results are ours to harvest -

prosperity, peace of mind, love, and happiness -

if not, we must return to our garden and plant

our precious seeds once more. For there is

always another moment to farm again. 

 

HARVEST OF LIFE - MEDITATION GUIDANCE

The harvest is ready to reap – full and lush

from tender toil – from loving care – strong

and healthy – ready to be the fruit of your

enjoyment – to fill your storage bins with

plenty for the long winter ahead.

 

Knowing this is the way – to plant a seed within

your creative thought - to care for it – water

and weed – watch it grow – protect it from

the ego and the opinions of others. Watch it

grow and visualize it as strong, healthy, and

prosperous – ready to be the substance of

real life and real form.

 

In the fields of your thought, you alone are

the farmer and you alone can ensure growth

by keeping thoughts of lack, not, and error

from impacting your creation – ruining your

work and destroying your harvest. You have

mastered the rules of growing form, and you

can bring your harvest to share and enjoy

with the world.

 

Understand - as you view the lush fruit of

your labor and the pure miracle of creation

unfolding,  you have been the artist of plenty,

and through your thoughts and patience,

will now feed yourself, your family, your

community, and the world.

 

Take the sickle in hand – prepare the laborers –

fill the trucks of life and enjoy the fruits of

your labor – the harvest of life.

NOE BY G. 9.4.2010 8:10 AM

 

WITH LOVE, G

 

 

 

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INSPIRED BECOMING

 Open yourself up to the possibilities today,

the opportunities; rather than focusing

on the limitations, the restrictions,

the rationale for less rather than more,

for constriction, or compression; stepping

out instead with full imagination into

the expanse of your creative potential.

 

Shake off the habit of confining your

sights to the easy picking, the low

hanging fruit, looking up instead to

internalize the true measure of your

reach - vast and rich with opportunity –

worthy of your focus and efforts.

 

So, today, with a broader perspective,

reach out with full intention to grasp

what is your birthright, a life of

inspired becoming, perfect momentum

in pursuit of the lofty undertaking,

powered by the majestic, the sincere,

the humbly noble.

AT  BY G.  7.17.2014

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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As I meditate and search for guidance, seriously

addressing the prolonged inspirational wisdom

drought I have been experiencing, I again 

asked for guidance, and a word - activation- 

started to move through my meditations like a bird

in fixed flight, circling within my consciousness.

 

So, I reached for my journal, unused lately,

and found a fresh page and titled it - Activation,

expecting full well that I might be waiting

for something that was not going to arrive,

but to my surprise, and honestly, joy, the words,

and sentences slipped into my awareness,

forming this note below before my tearful eyes. 

 

As I read this note, I wonder about my

spiritual activation - am I fully or partially,

or not yet activated? 

 

ACTIVATION  

Spiritual activation is being alive, and one

with the Divinity of existence, living fully

and intently within this paradigm,

perceiving life as a carefully structured

vision of love and purpose, a message

of faith and wonder, allowing our Souls

to express the miracle of this beingness.

 

We activate when we fully recognize our role,

our unique position as a distinct instrument

in the orchestration of one illumination,

whether we pound out the rhythm or contribute

to the melody – the timbre of our contribution

allows the whole to grow, expand, and evolve;

opening the potentials yet unrealized.

 

Once activated, the voice of Godness is our voice,

the message of oneness; our expression,

the becoming; our loving commitment –

it is here within this we are reborn, discovering

the essential why of our distinctive place

in the wholeness and being of this manifestation,

this living, breathing, thriving magnificence –

as active particles of momentous beingness 

of God, alive and well! 

NOE By G. 11.29.2017

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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Personal limitations act as barriers to

our authentic being, confining us even

before we are able to demonstrate the

counter truth. One of my own personal

favorites is that I could not sing, leading

me to avoid it for many years: the gift

from a caustic eighth-grade music teacher,

who let me sing four notes. Our chaotic

minds seem to gravitate to outlining these

unfounded limitations, so we are better

prepared for life. It is time for us to shed

any and all misguided limitations we are

hauling around with us, as the note below

explains.

 

DISMISS AND REFUSE

Let us dismiss and refuse to accept

the notion of personal limitations,

whether perceived by ourselves or

others: perhaps mistakenly given

credence during distraught times,

or even maliciously derived out of

envy or spite.

 

Today, uncover these apparent,

or quite possibly, subterranean

evaluations, forcing each into

the light of truth and love,

shedding each in turn saying –

 

“ I refuse to be limited,

by this or any related

condition, I am set free

by God’s power and grace!”

 

Know now and forever onward,

all personal limits are the product

of a distortion of the truth,

a misperception, a caustic vision,

misunderstanding the limitless

nature of our human intention

when connected with the Divine

essence of all existence, where

love, grace, goodness, and mercy reign. 

AT By G. 4.22.2015 

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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LIVING FOREVER FORWARD

Today let us grab hold of a fresh start –

living forever forward and not in reverse,

releasing, forgiving, and relinquishing the

missteps and misdirection of our past in

the favor of a clean slate – a perfect unsoiled

intention available to us here and now,

today.

 

Today let us grasp this new opportunity

for fresh living,  moving within to find our

unique and lasting contribution – our

authentic purpose not tied to yesterday

but set free to soar to its own potential 

rightness, within the possibility of this

day now, today.

 

Today let us commit to growing and

evolving into this new being – this clearer,

freer, more connected force for prosperous

living – this creator of a new tomorrow

focused on what could be rather than

what has been – this God in us waiting

to be set free today.

AT BY G. 7.15.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.  

 

 

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THE  SONG OF YOUR HEART 

Listen to the song of your heart –

            play through your every breath –

your every movement with its

            intoxicating melody of joy and

wonder – its harmony composed

            of all the perfection of your soul’s

desire for authentic life.

 

Listen to the song of your heart –

            hum it, sing it, dance to it, rejoice

with it like a dervish in mid ecstasy –

            pound it out with your hands and

feet until the beat and rhythm

            resonates and vibrates you

with the thrill of living –

            with the God within you.

 

Listen to the song of your heart –

            don’t  be shy,  instead let it

play loudly and boldly through you –

            let it entertain all existence

with its magnificence.

AT BY G. 8.20.2011

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

 

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NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Let us touch our inner child today,

    returning home to the joy of making

believe, the magic of mystery and

    the unexpected, letting go of our

acquired inhibitions, allowing fantasy

    to become real.

  

As we allow our inner child to reign

    today, let us realize within this

perspective exists our true inspiration,

    our creative heart, our unexpected

art, always pushing the constraints

    of our logic and decorum which

often stunt us daily.

 

So as we summon our inner child

    to take center stage, allow us to

remember the process, recall

the emotions, understand the significance

of returning to when whatever was

    imagined, was capable of being,

with no strings attached. 

AT By G.  3.8.2014

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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The answers to life, waiting for us to form

the questions based on our desire, our

intent, our experience, requiring only

that once asked we open our minds and

hearts to hear and understand the reply.

 

The answers to life, waiting for us to

overcome our confusion, caused by an

un-tuned ego, relentless in its need for

attention and the fears, doubts, and

worries created by our child selves calling

out for security and protection – pacify

both as you move on to more solid and

grounded thought.

 

The answers to life are simple and soul

based, directing us toward our true

purpose, our authentic being, a life

worthy of our living – listen today as the

answers present themselves in every

experience, each encounter, a chance

meeting – listen to the answers today!

AT By G. 6.12.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.  

 

 

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BEYOND THE EXPECTED

Let us liven up our lives today, by pushing

the boundaries, moving beyond the

expected into the adventurous –

shaking up the status quo – expanding

our preconceived notions with

the tingle of stretching the limits.

 

Let us liven up our lives today, ready

to feel more, express more, reveal more

as we surprise ourselves and others

with a new perspective, a wider vision,

a more daring approach, reaching out

to meet our potential.

 

Let us liven up our lives today, by living

them more fully, more mindful of the

wonders, not resting until we have

all they have to offer and then some –

flushed with the pure joy of reaching

deep within and far beyond.

AT By G. 5.9.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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A STEADY EVOLUTION

Let us approach our lives with patience,

with due consideration for the complexity 

of our existence, allowing ample time 

to sort through the alternatives, value 

the choices presented, and make 

a thorough, thoughtful decision.

 

Let us realize the pressure for change

does not require our immediate action,

but that we can find solutions through

purposeful living – one thoughtful step

at a time, until in a magic moment,

we awake to the results of our steady

evolution.

 

Let us today, step back, and be fully

grateful for any and all opportunities

before us, knowing we are truly blessed,

then proceed, ensuring all is well with

our heart, mind, and soul - enabling

us to remain whole, protected, safe,

and prosperous – true to our inner

vision.

AT By G.  5.5.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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FLOWERING  

Like a seed, our God granted greatness

    waits to crack through the shell of

our consciousness, touch the fertile

    earth and with full vision, and grow gently

to our unfolding splendor.

 

Today, let us choose to break through

    our cracking seed, encouraging

the sprouts of our potential to push

    the earth away and grow in the warm

light of a new day – to bask in its

    opportunity – to be drenched in

the quenching flow of the blooming

    of fresh life.

 

All existence waits for this moment,

    to celebrate the flowering of our

perfection - to marvel at the sheer

    magic of our magnificence, to wonder

at the origins of our unique beauty.

AT By G. 4.5.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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Much of my spiritual life is spent listening,

and then it is occupied with interpreting

and understanding what is being conveyed.

At times, there appears to be a theme or

concept connecting what I am inspired to

write and record.

 

I received the Meditation Guidance

below titled New Ground.

 

NEW GROUND

We attach ourselves to the function of things,

to the sequence of things, to the process,

following the ritual required, hoping

to find structure, concreteness, and order

where only fluid change exists – eternity,

where only impermanence abides; today

let us release our grasp and allow the fiction

of control to ease, moving toward looser,

more spontaneous paradigms; mindful,

aware, stretching each moment by truly

being in it, engaged and ultimately unscripted,

a free-range being without role, egoless,

forsaking the comfortable for new ground,

virgin, fertile - requiring the shedding

of repetitive being.

NOE G. 3.29.2017

 

I rarely ever receive guidance that

is not in some way personal and related

to my life. When I received this guidance,

I was drowning in my output, still

going strong writing the Finding God On

The Train Story - Notes On Enlightenment –

with well over seven hundred pages, still

seeing no end in sight.

 

I needed to step back and seek new ground.

This new ground, if fully embraced, would

require a radical shift in my consciousness:

most notable; the desire for permanence;

the need for control, the ability to just let go –

and the most difficult, at least for me,

choosing spontaneity over preparation. 

 

Being spontaneous rather than prepared,

almost beyond graduate business school

and professional conditioning to comprehend,

let alone actually do. My favorite phrase

underscores the challenge of this note

for me to live -

 

“ultimately unscripted,

                  a free-range being.”

 

The second offering below, Free The

Fireflies is an inspired poem from

a Sunday morning meditation.

 

FREE THE FIREFLIES

It is the ramifications of fierce expectations,

formed in off moments with fleeting desires

that limit and spoil our possibilities;

forever taking infinite possibility,

truncating it, squeezing it

into our preconceived containers,

our goal-directed edict, our years

of misguided conditioning –

like fireflies jarred

on a summer night,

these bits of magnificence

lose illumination and darken,

only to fade from existence

and our grasp.

Let us endeavor to shed our forethought,

expecting less of ourselves, others,

life itself -  learning to live, to be again.

POEM G. 4.30.2017

 

Again, a plea for more spontaneity,

as well as the elimination of expectation

and forethought, moving toward

the “shedding of repetitive being.”

Offering, for me, a rather radical

approach:

 

“expecting less of ourselves, others,

            and life itself.”

 

What I like most about these two notes,

is that they convey what has been

the spiritual wisdom of the ages for those

seeking enlightenment – expressed in

a more soul-catching garb, difficult

for me to ignore or dismiss.    

 

In all of this, I was able to see a fresh

approach for my book with too many

pages.

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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It is impossible to ignore the significance

of doing productive work for our flourishing,

for our well-being. The note below expresses

this essential nature of work, whether we

are pounding nails or a keyboard, we are

attached to our work, our creation. 

 

Whatever our work is today, let us do it

with the uppermost dedication and engagement,

understanding the true significance of a life

lived in earnest. 

 

LIFE LIVED IN EARNEST 

Take to the doing today, the producing,

the accomplishing, focused, fluid, totally

one with the activity of authentic labor –

clear in its purpose and intended use –

fresh and hot off the press.

Lose your inhibitions today, allowing

all vital energy to flow to and from

the task at hand - feel your vitality

nourish your determination, knowing

within these efforts exists the true

music of the spheres - heart, mind,

and spirit engaged in doing.

Pound away with joy in your heart today,

as each stride opens a wider perspective,

each tug brings your intentions in clearer

view, being one with the experience – this

optimal experience - this life lived in earnest.

AT G. 7.15.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

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FINDING OUR STRIDE

Let us embrace the challenges life has

for us today, knowing even in our

seemingly weaker moments, we are

fully prepared to master this and

more capable and poised for success

in each and every endeavor.

 

As we embrace our unique and personal

challenges, let us call forth the strength

that has empowered us to this point

in time, fueled by our faith in

the imminence of Divine support, and

our expectation of the good, which will

naturally, follow.

 

So today, let us accept this, our calling,

find our stride, working to be the

master of this moment, strong - wise –

triumphant – fully aware that our best

effort is within our grasp - knowing even

in the dim light, we shine forever bright.

AT G. 10.14.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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Finding, maintaining, and sustaining the purpose

of both our physical and spiritual lives is at the 

heart of the message of the Finding God On The

Train Story.

 

There are times when I get off-track and need

to be reminded that my dedicated striving has

got lost in the translation somehow, and

I need to regroup, refocus and set out again.

 

The note below may serve as a reminder

when purpose needs reinforcing. 

        

DEDICATED STRIVING

Today let us reach out to fulfill our purpose –

the reason we do what we do – the worthy

goal we aspire to – the mission inspiring

our actions and giving meaning to our efforts -

the passion that pushes us forward.

 

Today let us realize it is this empowered

effort – this motivated striving that makes

our lives worth living – that reaches deep

within and ignites the essence of our spirit,

making us whole and one and authentic

once more.

 

Today let us be and act from this point

of Divine clarity – no doubt able to

dissuade us – no excuse able to deter us –

no negative reasoning able to convince us

we are not now purposefully engaged –

instead fully ready to heartily grasp our

dedicated striving.    

AT G. 1.16.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

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MOVING FORWARD

We must be moving forward, onward, fresh

and aware of our intentions, our desired goal,

our destiny; prepared to summon our inner

resources, as we marshal our outer possibilities,

potentials; finding a course of action, a clear

momentum.

 

We, together, must learn to love and live

in a world that is at first glance not conducive

to growth and clarity; a world needing

an awakened perspective to overcome

the torpid inaction caused by fear and

confusion; to find again a purpose worth

pursuing, a future worth grasping.

 

We, in this vital and valiant effort, must

realize the value of every contribution,

willing to allow others to be and to grow,

knowing all perspectives need to be taken

seriously, to be allowed to flourish, to be

nurtured; so, growth and awareness flourishes,

as long as it is offered with a spirit of cooperation

and love, tolerance, forbearance, partnership –

with hearts and minds focused on a more

cohesive, productive, and worthy existence.  

NOE G. 11.2.2018

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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HARMONIC HAPPINESS  

Single harmonic existence - when all aspects

of your body, mind, and spirit play in harmony –

synchronized – in perfect oneness, all playing

and striking pure wholeness -  a symphony

of authentic, purposeful life emitting full creation –

the creative power of Divine existence.

 

Every thought, every movement, every intention

energized with the power of rightness – expressing

the full chord of all existence – the expression

of purpose.

 

Happiness is joy, peace, and love fueled by a

connection with God and the elimination

of internal conflict – mind and spirit move in

unison toward accepting their own 

Divinity. This is life in pure Divine oneness.

This is life singing with the voice and breath

of God in harmony with all creation.

NOE G. 3.27.2011  8:45 AM

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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At our spiritual center, I believe the Divine

Self or Soul exists waiting for our Operational

Self to get so tired it finally comes home to who

we really are, to our true essence.  Personally,

my Soul has watched patiently as I have struggled

through life in search of something I already

possessed.

 

How many times did my gentle Soul frantically

try to get my attention as I wondered near one

precipice or the other. Although not yet fully

united,  I at least now occasionally meet up

with my true self and work to find a mutually

agreeable destination. Here is a simple 

Affirmative Thought to serve as a reminder.

                           

SOMEONE WAITING  

All along, there has been someone

    waiting for you in the clearing

        of your heart – a tender, gentle

presence created from Divine will –

        the essence of you – the universal

            you – the perfect you just waiting

     for you to finally arrive.

 

All along this you has waited for

    you to find your way, cut your

        path through the challenges of life –

watching you live in desperate search

        of love, of home, of happiness - alone –

            never fully able to reach out and

    pull you into oneness.

 

Today take a moment to reflect on the

    you who waits – stop and look within –

           say hello to this you – spend a

moment before you go on your way!

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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CROSSROADS

In life, we often must proceed long before

all the details are worked out before a clear

verdict is decided on without knowing

whether this or that is the optimal approach

or alternative, forced to rely on inspiration

and our inner guidance.

 

At the crossroads, our faith is often our most

cherished ally, providing us with a framework

which to measure the perceived pluses and

minuses stacking up on either column, reminding

us, even in this haze of conflicting desires that

only one criterion requires attention.

 

As conveyed, let us look beyond the ins and

outs of daily living, to grasp hold of our spiritual

purpose, our rightful calling, our divine mission

in life, choosing then the path stretching towards

this realm, even if we have only a vague notion

of its whereabouts, allowing God to attract us

to our greater good.

AT G. 6.23.2015 

 

 

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POSITIVE EXPANSION 

Today we have the capacity for growth,

for positive expansion, simply by focusing

our imaginations on the potential of life

rather than its limitations, refusing to be

held captive by its transitory events that

steal our power and energy.

 

Today we challenge this innate capacity

by turning away from distortion and

mayhem, choosing instead to reflect

on the seeds of our positive becoming,

on the sprout, with its fresh bud surpassing

actual or perceived limitations.

 

Let us proceed today fully committed

to seize our ample capacity for good,

growth, and transcendence – turning

towards the positive existence, we are

here to cocreate, knowing within this

movement, clarity will be obtained, as

well as our rightful joy, peace, love, and

happiness. 

AT G.  3.9.2014

 

WITH LOVE,

 

 

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Living an authentic, purposeful life is often 

a challenge in our current world, where we 

are faced daily with quite substantial conflicts

with genuine living. 

It is this existential conundrum that, at times

requires us to cleanse the lens of our consciousness,

reminding ourselves of the reason, we started

out on this journey in the first place, dusting off

the original vision, which initiated our own

worthy crusade. 

As I listened intently to my inner inspiration 

and wrote the words to form this note today,

I was again reminded of just what I am doing

here, living this life, writing these notes,

connecting with the divinity within -  forging

my worthy crusade. 

I will keep this note close at hand so that when

I doubt what is truly doable, I can be reminded

of what I am truly doing, and press on.  I hope

this note also inspires your worthy crusade,

and gives you some words to support your

efforts going forward. 

 

OUR WORTHY CRUSADE

Let us take the reins today, refusing

to be shackled by the constraints and

confines of preconceived limitations,

pounding at what is until it morphs into

what needs to be - knowing our singular

vision has the capacity to exist.

Let us refuse to be intimidated, rising

well within our rights to take a bolder

stance, one based on the will of right,

the betterment of many, the truth

that springs from compassion, love,

and lasting hope - our worthy crusade.

Today with open minds and caring hearts

let us forge on - heads erect, souls intact,

our sights set firmly on the task at hand,

to make our dreams take form, to breathe

life into a better way of being - a fuller

more meaningful existence for all.

AT G. 10.8.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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The word “passion”  has always been both

fascinating and mysterious to me, with its

many definitions including: a strong and

barely controllable emotion; an intense

desire or enthusiasm for something; or an

intense sexual love.

 

To make the word passion almost mystical,

we have the “Passion of Christ,” which seems 

to focus on his suffering and death, or a

“passion flower,” an evergreen with flowers

that resemble the crucifixion, or just a

"passion fruit,” a kind of passion flower 

that bears a purple fruit.

 

When referring  to living an “authentic,

purposeful life,” passion takes on a spiritual

and poetic meaning – when we find our

passion, we find what it is that takes our

breath away. I offer an Affirmative Thought

below, which expresses this definition.  

May we all find our passion and live it,

cherish it, and never let it out of our sight.

                  

 YOUR PASSION

Today work to find what it is that takes

    your breath away – that causes you

to vibrate in wonder and want to suck

    the moment into your soul, savoring every

sense, every nuance, every bit of the joy.

 

Today work to find your passion,

    allowing it to overwhelm you –

move through you, wash over you,

    and electrify each cell of your being,

each thought, each moment of living.

 

Today realizing these experiences,

    and more, wait for you to see

the world through God’s eyes –

    a magical world of divine creation –

beckoning you to revel. 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

 

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INTENDED COURSE

Today refuse to allow circumstance

or suggestion to throw you off your

intended course – clearly focusing on

the path ahead, knowing what has been

set in motion must be propelled to

its expected destination.

 

Today set concern or second-guessing

aside reminding all involved of promises

made, and the foundations previously

etched in strong consensus – relaying

to all, that fear is a weak excuse for

infringing on forward progress.

 

Today be bold, clear, and directive,

unwavering in your confidence,

unmoved by rough seas – proceeding

with a sense of duly ordained providence,

well entrenched in your expectation of

success and lasting contribution,

complete with gratitude for both.

AT G. 6.10.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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In this world, which is often focused on making

us over, improving us through special products

or fitness programs, challenging us to be more

of what is needed to be considered successful, 

beautiful, or lovable - I feel it is necessary from

time to time to remind ourselves that we are not

a lump of clay to be molded into some ubiquitous

expectation of perfection, but rather a unique

creation of Divine wonder to be allowed to unfold

and flower into the authentic creation we were 

intended to be. Here is an Affirmative Thought

to help us recall our true purpose in this,

the adventure we call life.  

 

CELEBRATE WHO YOU ARE

Today celebrate who you are –

    a wonderful, unique being never to

be replicated or repeated again –

    a work of Divine creative art ready

to demonstrate to the world your

    one-of-a-kind contribution as a  

Divinely-inspired authentic creation.

 

Today celebrate who you are –

    realizing every thought, every

emotion, every action is a reflection

    of the expanded, evolving you that

pushes the confines of others view

    of you – refusing to be classified

by the expectations of this world.

 

Today celebrate who you are –

    thankful for every strength and talent

as well as every quirk or flare that

    adds color and vibrancy to your nature,

as you mesmerize us all with your charms.

AT G. 1.16.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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THE DISTANT CALL WITHIN

There are days when we cannot hold

ourselves hostage to the duties, tasks,

or agendas we have set in motion,

but require a blank slate instead

from which to create an open field

on which to traverse with a free

abandon, no destination clearly

in mind, no intended result.

 

During these times, let us have

the good sense of allowing ourselves

the leverage to sit back and listen

to the distant call within, taking

a moment to reflect on what might

inspire us, or stir us to action,

catapulting our existence.

 

Today, let us realize it is the balance

and equilibrium of authentic being

that will secure our true harmony,

a being that will evolve and grow

only if we give it flexibility and

space to thrive and flourish,

to find its distinctive beat.

AT G.  3.21.2014

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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accouterments – noun: personal

clothing, accessories, or equipment;

trappings.

 

This morning, out on my deck as the Fall

unfolds, I opened my journal to the poem

featured here titled This Chest. Well, here

it is years later, and I still have the chest

referred to in the poem.

 

Perhaps, you also have a chest that you drag

around with you. For me, sometimes it is

difficult to differentiate between my dreams,

my often self-centered longings, and my,

hopefully, positive, authentic mission.

 

Maybe my chest actually encloses all of these,

and more: the contents are shaped into an

ever-expanding ball of  yarn created from

life’s remnants – its hopes, its frustrations,

its struggles, its deep desires, as well as,

its dreams, its purposes – all parading

in a multitude  of colors and textures,

all vying for attention.

 

As I write, I realize that the chest may

not be the problem, but an opportunity,

an accouterment of sorts, holding

the clues  needed for a more productive

and positive life. So rather than stow

the chest, I need to open it up and

rediscover what it may have to convey. 

 

OK, I can do this.

 

THIS CHEST 

In the perfect peace

    of this tranquil morning,

        I seek nourishment,

    as we sit together

        watching life unfold;

why do I persist in

    dragging this chest

        around with me,

    I have no explanation;

just a desire to be

        free of it, of the me

            who will not give up

        the longings – these

desires to be more.

POEM G. 8.21.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

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AN ESSENTIAL NOTE

We are each a distinct, unique, and succinct

      expression of life – a leaf, a petal,

a magnificent wonder birthed

     in a moment of time to flourish and

shine – a vestige of a creative force

budding and blooming, reaching out

    to fuse its original destiny.

 

    In this presence, we singularly grasp

the torch of all existence surging forward

    with our soul’s strength to forge our

desired contribution, etching upon this

    eternity a lasting wonder – a flash

of beauty upon the retina of all existence.

 

Knowing all of this is a perfect moment

    never forgotten or erased, instead, an

essential note in the symphony of

    this perfect being forever pushing and

encouraging each tone, hereafter, to

    reach for timbre yet unheard of –

unimagined – reframing the sonorous

    song of perpetual becoming.

POEM G. 2.24.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

 

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impediment – a hindrance or obstruction

in doing something.

 

Let us, each today, reaffirm our worthiness,

allowing nothing to act as an impediment

to the securing of our rightful beingness –

the attainment of our genuine, authentic

existence.

 

OUR WORTHINESS

We are each worthy of living, thriving,

being – created to soar, to reach beyond

mere existence and touch the heavens –

fully capable of transcendence, clarity,

and ascendancy – with our full potential

waiting to be revealed and unleashed

into vibrant being – released and forgiven,

without guilt or shame, cherished by universal

grace and understanding.

 

We are, each and every one, worthy to be,

to love, to express, to touch our genuine,

authentic selves, our life given natural

purpose, a perfect expression of Godliness,

a marvel, a wonder, an integral facet

of an evolving and expanding oneness,

a life-ness always in the process of becoming.

 

No one, nothing, no thought of guilt or shame,

sin or turmoil, has the right or capability of

impeding our rightful beingness, our destiny

with joy, peace, love, and happiness –

our heaven on earth.

NOE G. 7.6.2017

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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Life itself is a cycle of becoming, then being,

then shedding what must be let go to make

the way for what may be waiting on the path ahead.

This cycle exists within each sentient entity

and, I believe, is the very fabric of nature

from the minute to the magnificent – this cyclic

force propels us forward to greater growth and

potentials.

 

The other day, I had just finished meditating,

and looking up at the grand old tree that

shares my existence near our back deck,

I thought, what might this wonderful tree,

having witnessed more years than I,

convey as its wisdom. The poem below,

This Shedding Time was the response.   

 

THIS SHEDDING TIME

Only a heavy wind might shake these

withering leaves from tired limbs,

allowing once again a winter’s restoration,

regeneration, as October skies remind

of chills to come, as thoughts of spring

remind of the prize – new life rebounding -

so alien in this shedding time, yet even so,

is not this destiny to revive, to shake

full-leaved beneath a brighter sky.

POEM G. 11.3.2016

 

It is during these shedding times that

I feel reluctantly compelled to reflect

on the journey of my existence to date,

contemplating  my staggering, often fitful

progress. As I do, I realize that I come

to these moments of reflection, aware 

that something within my essential nature,

all human nature, perhaps all nature itself

moves us beyond our temperamental strivings,

forcefully forward toward what is often

our progressive but bruised becoming,

as the poem below so graphically contends.   

 

FORCEFULLY FORWARD  

We arrive at this moment transfixed

on this occasion when destiny, desire,

and hapless luck again intertwine

to convey to us chaotically, forcefully

forward towards potentials no more firmly

established than the prevailing winds

of past precedence, with scars inflicted,

hopes dashed, sincerities questioned –

again to bob and weave with a bloody face

and blurred vision until our weighted

arms surrender to the temptations

of uncertain repose as our hearts scream

finished, our souls refuse to waiver,

grasping for a piercing breath, then

another, until our pounding chest subsides,

arms awaken freshly invigorated as

body motion thrusts our fists of hope

with solid aspiration. 

POEM G. 11.2. 2016

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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plumb line  - a cord from which a metal weight

is suspended,  pointing directly to the earth’s

center of gravity; used to determine the vertical

from a given point.

 

What is your plumb line?

 

THE PLUMB LINE

Today let us fully realize and comprehend

that even the most magnificent structures

on earth are built one essential brick at a time,

each building block is placed with care

and forethought - positioned properly,

then and only then, fixed permanently.

Today let us aim for steady progress

ensuring the details are not overlooked

and the plumb line is thoughtfully placed

to guide our vertical ascent, cautious

to find the time to do it right, rather

than be faced with reconstructing.

So, let us proceed with full vigor and 

enthusiasm trusting in our approach

and well-honed skills – clear with our

intentions, our preparations – knowing 

in due time our creations will be rock 

solid – able to stand the true test of time –

built on a foundation, deep and secure

and lasting.

AT G. 8.14.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

 

 

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Even as I am overcome with nature induced

existential ennui, my soul tries to revive me

and set me back on course with encouraging

and empowering messages, like the one I have

offer here, titled Earnest Progress.

 

As I instinctually scowl at this sentiment

of worthy momentum, I am struck by its

simple truth, that whatever our temporary,

or permanent life incapacitation may entail –

whether physical, mental, economic, social,

cultural, spiritual, or, as in this case – natural –

that keeps us from fully functioning, what we

might want to do, rather than scowling, is

consider the incapacitation confronting us

as a “life cap,” behooving us to reach deep

within to overcome, work around, or work

with this life cap - incorporating it in

the accomplishment of our earnest progress.

 

EARNEST PROGRESS

This day, new, vibrant,

    fresh – waiting for our

touch – our gentle leaning in

     and forward motion – guiding

the possibilities, determining

    the outcomes, grasping it all

with full vigor.

 

Feel the pulse of its being,

     purposeful, intent on full

becoming,  its aliveness ready

      to mirror whatever hope,

or reason, or common desire;

     input or creative thrust;

begging to be enabled and

     allowed to appear in total.

 

Harness its functionality, grip

      the reins, wrenching it in

positive and productive

      confluence – allowing

heart, soul, and consciousness

      to meld, melting, then

molding into the tangible

      expression of a leap

forward – worthy momentum,

      earnest progress.

AT G. 5.20.2016

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

 

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We, us, humankind, who forever exist as the

erupting force of viable life, let us know this:

from the very moment of first consciousness

our ancestors ripped at the light of the world

surrounding them, harnessing what was reachable

to create a more sustainable foundation going 

forward.

 

As we, in our lives now, add our footsteps to this

road, venturing onward, we must contribute, not

tentatively, but with our whole hearts, knowing

the very existence of future existence depends

upon the nurturing of this eruption.  

 

Let us each wade through the morass of our

unique lives, clearing away the lethargy, 

stretching to discover what sparks we might

ignite; what fountain of life we might inspire;

what wonder - personally and collectively

as a family of beings – we might erupt.   

 

LIFE ERUPTS

The road is crisp

       with becoming;

            worn bare and clean

         by the footsteps

               of the multitudes,  

                     who ventured onward,

                  with clear dreams

              and overwhelming hope,

           with faith as a shield,

      determined to reach,

              beyond the constraints

                   of nature, of God, of man,

               envisioning a life robust,

       enticing, fertile with possibility,

                just waiting for the planting

         of their souls, eager

               for the sweat of their effort,

                          knowing, it is in this place –

               at this moment,

                                          life erupts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

POEM G.  6.10.2016

 

SPARKING A FOUNTAIN OF YOU

Scintillate, being the spark of new life, flashing

forth the pure blessing and energy of being, here,

alive, on earth, emitting the essence of the you

becoming, share the exploding purpose of pure 

and worthy intention, a soul bursting with

possibilities – sparking arcs, connecting,

conjoined with life partners, to create and

recreate now, fresh, patterns of presence,

existence. 

 

Scintillate, with each motion, movement, 

endeavor, shine forth the astounding wonder

of your individualized creation, share the sparks

of love, the creative genius, the uniqueness of your

offering, allowing passion and purpose to ignite 

and light the way, knowing the material and kindling

for this combustion resides within you, now, release

it now, protecting each eruption, as each spark 

pierces the darkness, until combined, a fountain

of light, of you, sustains us all.

NOE G. 6.22.2016

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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PRESS ON

It is in our most challenging moments

that we must step back, regain our

composure; and then, press on, realizing

it is precisely at this time that the solution

will appear, the magic transpires, and

the way forward will be clearly indicated.

 

It is in our best interests to press on

with faith and the expectation that our

greater good will arrive precisely when

needed, to ignite an explosion of possibility,

revealing potentials never before imagined

or considered viable.

 

So let us proceed, persistent and fully

engaged, refusing to be impeded or

misdirected by our canards, 

and press on with eyes open, complete

determination, aware that within our

purpose driven efforts we make way

for our formidable future to take root

and flourish.

AT G. 4.14.2014

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

 

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OUR SINGULAR RHYTHM

Let us pound the drum of our existence

today ensuring each beat is struck with

the proper and complete enthusiasm –

vibrant – robust – until our singular

rhythm sets the universe tapping

in unison – one beat of momentous

life-affirming intensity.

 

Let us not be shy and boldly step

up with our mallet in hand, shaking

with anticipation as we form an arc

out of complete determination –

striking so that each soulful pound

tells our story – resonates our fervent

message.

 

Let us pound this drum of life today

leaving no doubt or question as to our

fully garnered, unbridled commitment

to living each heart affirmed beat with

resounding purpose, soul thrusting

clamor,  so even the angels tap along

unrestrained.

AT G. 2.25.2013

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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As we stretch to ascertain and secure our

authentic spiritual life, a life of enlightenment,

fully connected with God and all that is good;

a life where we not only thrive but obtain our

heaven on earth, we must realize that it does 

take a concerted effort, but if we will start,

or continue with the well-meaning faithful

steps mentioned in the note below, momentum

will be established - that we will be caught up in,

that God’s grace will support us as we discover

with each step, our approach becomes steadier,

clearer: pointed in the right direction.

 

WELL-MEANING STEPS

Forward progress is rarely accomplished

with one long leap, rather it is the

accumulation of an often disjointed

series of well-meaning steps – taken

here and there – caught up in its own

momentum – establishing its earnest

success.

 

Often the first intended effort is the

most taxing, requiring that thought

of warning and potential distress

be soothed, quieted – allowing

each step a clearer path, a steadier

approach.

 

Realizing our own faith and

determination holds the key to our

success - let us give our dreams an

opportunity to thrive, waking each

day pointed in the right direction,

committed to the effort intended.

AT G. 4.10.2015

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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STRONG KNOTS UNRAVELED 

As change unravels, the strong knots

holding our lives tightly in place,

the loosening may seem, at times,

bewildering, even unsettling, as

our carefully guarded fortifications

begin dissolving.

 

It is here, betwixt now and when,

where our vulnerability often erupts,

our cautious natures sound alarms

for fight or flight – our palms sweat,

our hands shake even though we

know full well no action is required.

 

So let us note that even positive,

appealing, empowering change, may

upset the apple cart of our emotions,

as what is being traded in, to trade up,

requires forfeiture of sorts, trade-offs,

even when benefits surely outdo the sacrifice,

we must remember to allow ourselves

to attend to respectful goodbyes and so longs.

AT G. 4.3.2015

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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As spiritual beings living a three-dimensional life, 

I believe we are each present on earth with a spiritual

purpose or higher calling, we could also call this a mission.

Understanding this calling is the goal of spiritual living.

It took me 55 years of living, sometimes very hard living,

to discover my mission, and this was only finally realized

at the edge of death.

 

My mission now is to help others reveal their unique

spiritual purpose without all of the anguish, if possible. 

Ann’s need to reveal her spiritual purpose has become

more pronounced after the death of her friend and

spiritual advisor, who had definitely discovered and

lived his mission fully.

 

This was attested to by the thousands who attended his

funeral.

 

Below is the divinely inspired note I wrote for Ann.

I hope it may also help others who are also searching.

 

THE TRUTH 

Today let us seek the truth about ourselves –

what we need to reveal that we have not

revealed – what is in our heart of hearts we

need to be accomplishing, contributing,

empowering to transform ourselves and

our world.

 

Today let us see the truth about our lives –

are they being lived with lasting purpose,

divine purpose, or are we living too timidly

or safely – afraid to create waves and rock

the boat – avoiding pushing for more and

settling for the mundane?

 

Today let us see the truth and know there

is more intended, more expected –

stretching our capabilities and reaching

for our full potential.

AT G. 3.28.2011

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

 

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THE ANSWERS

The answers you seek are within you

            at the level of your soul – existing

as part of the divine spark, which

            motivates you to ask the questions –

while already knowing the answers –

            doing so, to assist with your growth,

development, and transformation.

 

The answers you seek are presented in

            every real-life experience – each lesson –

a living dream with meaning – directing

            you to discover the intended message –

a revelation – an obvious clue enabling

            you to unravel the mystery of your

authentic spiritual potential.

 

The answers you seek may appear before

            even the question has been formed

within your conscious mind – so ask:

 

“What message does this life experience  

convey, what am I to understand?”

 

and the true meaning will be revealed.

AT G. 2.19.2012

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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WITHIN THE RUBBLE

We are destined to shine even if our lives

may appear to indicate otherwise, even if,

at this time, it is hard to accept the truth,

hard to comprehend why what we do not want,

we often, now, encounter each day.

 

We are destined to flourish even if our dreams

fail to materialize, leaving us often disheartened

with less rather than the more we so rightly deserve,

leaving us perplexed regarding what we need to

do to clarify our desired intentions.

 

We are destined to excel, flourish, shine,

to soar above the current situation when we realize

that within the perceived rubble exists the very

foundation of all we need to secure the life

of our dreams, beckoning us to sift carefully,

so we might find the key. 

AT G. 10.29.2013 

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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TENACITY!

Tenacity, holding firm on the path, refusing

to give in or give out – following through and

onward even when all circumstance suggests

a logic in letting go, withdrawing, or giving up.

Now is the time when we must reestablish

the grip on our dreams, our intentions, our long

pursued plans, reaching deep within our Souls

to find the strength and renewed courage to secure

our stance, balance our presence, lift our tired

limbs into motion – and shatter our resistance –

harnessing our forward momentum with vigor,

determination, and drive - overcoming our

exhaustion, replacing it with a second wind –

a thrust of belief, hope, and conviction – refusing

to yield or be impeded – denying any attempt

to thwart our sacred mission, our rightful destiny!

NOE G. 7.8.2018 

 

WITH LOVE, G.

 

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WHAT IS MEANINGFUL?

     Today let us think about what is meaningful

        in our lives -

            what we value and

        define as our purpose -

            defining why we are here and

        what we are meant to do.

 

    Today let us create this purposeful life

            guided by God

    and our desires 

            infusing every moment,

    and every action and every interaction

     with meaning and significance.

 

    Today let us evolve our purposeful life

           into a mission - a quest -

    an authentic pursuit

            of meaningful action -

    changing our life and all life forever.

 

    Today let us live with purpose.

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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It is choice and free will - our ability to create

ourselves out of our desires - which often

underscores the complexity of being human,

of being alive.  We can conceive in our minds 

the full blossoming rose - wine red with petals

of silk - and we are astonished by the beauty

arriving from one seed. Or the squirrel, the star

of the brief note below, who knows the pure

pleasure of being a squirrel and offers us

a simple nut of wisdom.  

 

I wrote this note below for Ann on a sleepy Sunday

morning, looking out at the gray sky, the snow

on the lawn, the oak tree outside of our sunroom,

watching a squirrel navigate a nut along a long limb

and marveling at the simplicity and the complexity

of existence.  Almost like a Zen master, I jotted

down the following note without explanation,

leaving the mystery of its meaning to the reader.

 

 THE SQUIRREL 

Through the sunroom window

  I see a squirrel maneuver

the limb of the tree – 

  how wondrous –

the squirrel being exactly

what the squirrel should be –

  a squirrel.

How perfect the life of a squirrel –

never desiring to be anything else

but a squirrel and succeeding.

 

As you can see, the note is shorter in length than

my usual Affirmative Thought notes, which are

usually first written for Ann before I publish them

on the blog. When I presented Ann with the note

later that morning with her first tea of the day,

she read it and gave me a half-smile and a casual

thanks as she tossed it gently on the dresser.

She turned and said, “I guess you didn’t have much

to say? I said,  “perhaps more than is apparent."

Half joking I said – “I just receive the messages

from God, I don’t take responsibility for the length

or content.” Ann gave me a half-laugh.

 

Almost two weeks later I am having dinner with Ann

at a local Italian restaurant, the kind of place we all

go to get a quick meal close to home, and Ann is

talking about work and she says, “you know, I have

decided to be a squirrel - I am no longer going to

try to be a rabbit or a dog but just the squirrel

I was made to be.” I almost dropped my fork 

full of pasta, thoroughly surprised the squirrel

had surfaced again.

 

Ann admitted that when I gave her the Squirrel

note she had dismissed it, thinking that I was just

tired or did not feel like writing that morning,

but the image of the contented squirrel kept

appearing in her mind. As time went on, she

decided the squirrel was being what the squirrel

was meant to be - fully authentic, and that was

why the squirrel was so happy and succeeded.

 

Ann said she then decided she was going to live

her life asking a simple question – “I am a squirrel,

am I trying to be something else by doing this? 

Am I trying to be the rabbit someone would

like me to be?"  Ann said she had decided to commit 

herself to always being just a squirrel? For Ann, the

squirrel had become a symbol of the authentic Ann - 

the Ann she was meant to be.

 

In the end, I also learned a great deal from Ann and

the squirrel. I do believe in our souls – we are born

with a divine spiritual instinct along with our genetic

predilections. When we know this Soul – this Divine

purpose  - our authentic purposeful life will shine –

we will discover the “Squirrel” in our hearts.

All we then need to do is ask Ann’s simple question –

are we being true to the squirrel we were meant to be?

 

WITH LOVE, G.  

 

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resolute (adj) – admirably purposeful,

determined, unwavering. The thesaurus

adds – single-minded, steadfast, stalwart,

persistent, tenacious, strong-willed.

 

There is often so much about our modern

world that suggests ethical flexibility may

actually, be a virtue rather than a misstep.

The cutting of corners often seems prudent,

especially given that  “others” are most

certainly engaged in similar actions.

Yet, to be authentic, my guidance reminds

to be resolute in regards to the truth -

our truth, our vision of the way the world

should be approached and manifested.

 

OUR BOND 

Standing tall before adversity is the quality

of leaders and heroes; refusing to back

down or shift course when either approach

might be considered tenable; tests our

tenacity displays our resolve, focuses our

will.

 

Today, if life requires our rubber stamp,

let’s take ample time to survey the alternatives,

responding after careful reflection, under-

standing the quick decision often bounces

back to create havoc for the stamper.

 

As we proceed, let’s be fully aware of the

weight and significance of our vote, our

agreement, our support, our decision,

our course of action – accepting that our

endorsement carries with it our conviction,

our word, our truth, our conscience in

action, in short, our bond not lightly given. 

AT G. 5.20.2015

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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My spiritual guidance, which usually appears

in the form of Notes On Enlightenment,

Affirmative Thoughts, or Poems/Prayers –

for the most part, seem to be focused on

supporting the writing of  Finding God On

The Train Story – The Book and explaining

the Crystal Path paradigm.

 

Sometimes I am reminded of the central theme

of FGOTT – the emergence of the Crystal Self,

as outlined below and featured in Chapter Six

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Recently,  I recorded the following inspired

guidance.

 

A MORE FERVENT EXISTENCE

Let us today release our worldly desires

and expectations, shifting instead to our

more innate spiritual intentions, those

based on qualities of character and

disposition rather than blunt action or

simple achievement: love, well being,

compassion, flourishing.

 

As we turn our focus from practicality,

towards soulful expansion, stretching

our sense and sensibilities, realizing

we truly have more to offer than mere

impression, let us rise to our level of

greatest possibility.

 

Are we not alive and present for a higher

purpose, to foster a greater good, to water

and grow seeds of expanded capacity,

a more fervent existence, one more divine

then practical, transcendent, and other

reaching.

AT G. 6.14.2015

 

As outlined in the book rolling out on the

righthand sidebar of the blog, enlightenment

is described as living an authentic life,

when our spiritual self, our divine self, is fully 

aligned and merged with our physical self –

divine and secular – spiritual and physical –

moving in unison and perfect harmony,

which equals total self-actualization.

 

The guidance instructs us that an authentic

life – an enlightened life – is one that

recognizes our spiritual destiny, as well 

as our earth bound form destiny –

maximizing the full potential of our lives

and resulting in joy, peace, love, and 

happiness – heaven on earth; that is,

enlightenment.

 

I believe that the Affirmative Thought

above is set to remind me, once again,

of this central mission in the quest for

a positive, personal, and contemplative

spirituality, as outlined in  the note below

titled Crystal Self:

  

CRYSTAL SELF

The Crystal Self is the Divine Self – the Divine Soul

within you that is connected to infinite intelligence

and the power of God. It is your Soul - like a crystal –  

hard and durable – capable of growing and becoming

more. Through the crystal, all light passes and

becomes more, unfolding into a spectrum of a full life.

 

The Crystal of the Divine Self has always existed,

and will always exist, and is the essence of your Soul

spiritually evolving and becoming. The reason for

your existence is to rediscover this Crystal Self, follow

its path, and become one with your Divine Self/Soul

and begin to grow again, drawing strength and

power from your connection with the Infinite

Source, Spirit – God.

 

Cherish the Crystal Self and follow the path back

to your true consciousness – unreflected,

unexpected by the ego – which is constantly

forming and reforming to scare away and deal

with the threats of the world.

 

The path to enlightenment is the Crystal Path –

the path to the Divine you.

NOE G. 1.17.2008 7:15 AM

 

WITH LOVE, G.

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I would like to offer you the Affirmative Thought

below, which focuses on the unique nature

of  human life - your, life, my life, all life we have

the pleasure of encountering.

 

It is often hard for our egos to honor and respect

the vast diversity of human existence, we are 

uncomfortable when faced with someone

who cannot or will not be easily labeled 

and categorized.

 

As soon as we label someone, we have made

an assumption about who they are and,

consequently, how we expect them to behave -

forever losing sight of their true authentic

identity. 

 

We then find ourselves confused when they 

act out of their assumed character or nature -

so sure we knew exactly how they would react

based on our clouded logic. This can be most

painful when dealing with assumptions

we constantly make about ourselves.

 

I would suggest we avoid our labels, false

assumptions, and gross generalizations.

Instead, let us enjoy the uniqueness,

the differences, and the eccentricities

of each magnificent creation, we encounter. 

                             

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Today, let us honor and respect the uniqueness

of each human life - understanding we are 

encountering the infinite faces of God - 

defying our labels, our categories, our

attempts to generalize and soothe our

ego's need to assume.

 

Today, let us honor and respect the variation

of each human response - alive within an

emotional spectrum from bliss through

despair - feelings so profound and earnest

they color each interaction, communication,

and breath taken - truly indefinable -

leaving even the poet's description missing 

the mark.

 

Today let us honor and respect our individual

contribution to this magnificent creation 

we know as life - refining our differences -  

highlighting our eccentricity - for all the

universe to enjoy.

AT G. 7.14.2018

 

WITH LOVE, G. 

 

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Perhaps the vehicle for our success sits

in front of us, disguised possibly, or just

not fully recognized for its lasting and strong

potential; so familiar with its perimeters -

we miss its attributes.

 

Recognizing this essential possibility may

require a new and more vibrant perspective,

a reformulation of our senses, a reframing

of our conscious understanding, allowing

our imagination to grab the wheel,

re-visualizing our destiny.

 

In all of this, if all of this is to ferment into

a worthy course of action, perhaps we need

to listen intently, opening our hearts and souls

to this message, deciphering even faint whispers,

the blurry meaning, the casual clue, waking to

its direction.

NOE G. 6.11.2018

 

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Life itself is a cycle of becoming, then being,

then shedding what must be let go to make

the way for what may be waiting on the path ahead.

This cycle exists within each sentient entity

and, I believe, is the very fabric of nature

from the minute to the magnificent – this cyclic

force propels us forward to greater growth and

potentials.

 

The other day, I had just finished meditating,

and looking up at the grand old tree that

shares my existence near our back deck,

I thought, what might this wonderful tree,

having witnessed more years than me,

convey as its wisdom. The poem below,

This Shedding Time was the response.   

 

THIS SHEDDING TIME

Only a heavy wind might shake these

withering leaves from tired limbs,

allowing once again a winter’s restoration,

regeneration, as November skies remind

of chills to come, as thoughts of spring

remind of the prize – new life rebounding -

so alien in this shedding time, yet even so,

is not this destiny to revive, to shake

full-leaved beneath a brighter sky.

POEM G. 11.3.2016

 

It is during these shedding times that I

feel reluctantly compelled to reflect on the

journey of my existence to date, contemplating  

my staggering, often fitful progress. As I do,

I realize that I come to these moments of

reflection aware that something within my

essential nature, all human nature, perhaps

all nature itself moves us beyond our

temperamental strivings, forcefully forward

towards what is often our progressive but

bruised becoming, as the poem below so

graphically contends.   

 

FORCEFULLY FORWARD  

We arrive at this moment transfixed

on this occasion when destiny, desire,

and hapless luck again intertwine

to convey us chaotically, forcefully forward

towards potentials no more firmly

established than the prevailing winds

of past precedence, with scars inflicted,

hopes dashed, sincerities questioned –

again to bob and weave with a bloody face

and blurred vision until our weighted

arms surrender to the temptations

of uncertain repose, as our hearts scream

finished, our souls refuse to waiver,

grasping for a piercing breath, then another,

until our pounding chest subsides,

arms awaken freshly invigorated as

body motion thrusts our fists of hope

with solid aspiration. 

POEM G. 11.2. 2016

 

WITH LOVE, G