Beautiful October

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I decided to come back to blogging on this month of October because, not only is it my birthday month, but it is also the month of change and new beginnings.  This month embodies many things.  It’s the month that Mother Nature chose to let us know that winter is upon us, the leaves continue to change, the weather begins to get a little cooler and the holiday season goes into full throttle mode.  It’s also a time when  most of us begin to reflect on the changes that we may want to make in our own lives.  As I look at the social climate of today, the one thing that I wish everyone would embody more of is Love.

Love is a powerful entity…THE most powerful in my opinion.  Love is what this world needs more of, and with so much devastation going on in the world right now, empathetic hearts and souls are needed in multitude.  We have to cease hating ourselves, our lives, our choices, and our environment.  Ceasing in projecting that hate onto others is needed as well.  Hate, like fear, is a powerful thing; but nothing and I mean nothing is more powerful than Love.  If you believe that God is Love, then you should understand just how powerful and merciful Love is.  The more we stray away from God, the more we stray away from Love.  I hear people say all the time, ‘I’m not into religion’ and I can understand that.  However, we must remember that God and religion are not the same, so never confuse the two.  Therefore, don’t hesitate to get in (or back in) touch with your spiritual selves and become more Loving today than you were yesterday.  When you Love yourself, you Love others…and you begin to show Love toward others.  Giving someone a smile, a polite compliment, a nice gesture or any act of kindness doesn’t cost a thing, but you will be surprised how it can make such a difference.  We use the word Love all the time, but how many of us consistently  live in Love, think in Love and act in Love?  I can honestly say that I am not one who does it consistently and for that I am ashamed, but I do it more than I use to.  I often smile at strangers (an unusual thing when living in New York),  assist a multi-tasking mother with her stroller and I think the best act of Love I am beginning to show on a daily basis is patience.  That is challenging to do when living in this fast pace society, but having patience is a beautiful thing.  I wish that I could exercise patience in other facets of my life, because if I did maybe I wouldn’t feel as unaccomplished as I sometimes do.  But I do understand the importance of patience and how it can be life changing.

I challenge all of you to become more conscious on your thoughts, words and actions.  Put Love in your heart and watch it manifest in your life!

Published in: on October 2, 2017 at 4:44 pm  Leave a Comment  

Guess Who’s Back?!

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m back and better than ever!  I’ve taken a necessary hiatus from this blog, but due to the current social climate I’ve decided to relaunch this blog.  Starting in October, I will go back to writing articles based on that Third Eye Point of View.  I have so much to say and so much to share.  So stay tuned and go tell your friends about it because things around here are about to go galactic!

Published in: on September 3, 2017 at 8:04 am  Comments (2)  

Today & Tomorrow…

I would like to say Happy Holy Thursday and have a Great Good Friday. Blessings to All.

Mary

 

Published in: on March 28, 2013 at 12:32 pm  Leave a Comment  

To Thine Own Self be True on this Valentine’s Day

This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
  Thou canst not then be false to any man.
    Farewell, my blessing season this in thee!

–William Shakespeare (Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3, 78-81)

In the play Hamlet, the famous line To thine own self be true, is Polonius’ last piece of advice to his son Laertes who is in a hurry to get on the next boat to Paris, where he can finally get away from his father’s long-winded speeches.  If you’ve read the play,  you know that Polonius is speaking of something much more than the New Age self-knowledge which the phrase now suggests. As Polonius sees it, borrowing money, loaning money, carousing with those of dubious character and other immoderate pursuits, will allow one to be false to thy self. In my opinion, by being false, Polonius seems to mean to be disadvantageous or detrimental to your image; by being true, he means to be loyal to your own best interests. Take care of yourself first, he counsels, and that way you’ll be in a position to take care of others. As we all know, there is much wisdom in the father’s warning to his son.

This wisdom is something that we should all begin to strive for and live by.  It makes for better relationships, friendships and above all else, character.  To give falsely or to take falsely, is to live falsely! To live falsely is not only a disservice to yourself, but it is a profound disservice to your spirit.  It’s a disservice to those who care for you, to those who depend on you, to those who confide in you and to those who are in a position to help you (i.e. your clique).  It is a total disservice to your entire reason of being.  We were not created in the false image of our Creator; we were created in the true image of our Creator.

So on this Valentine’s Day, let us start by being true to our own self.  On this special day of Love, the greatest gift we can give or take, is the gift of truth and honesty to self.  It is only then that we will be able to shine truth on others.  And like you, I have plenty of work ahead of me:-)

Published in: on February 14, 2013 at 12:58 pm  Leave a Comment  

This Holiday: Don’t Forget About YOU!

Today I went to a department store and guess what I saw from wall to wall and floor to ceiling?  Christmas decorations!  Thanksgiving isn’t until next week, but we know that department stores like to start decorating early…really early.    With the Holiday season upon us, many times we focus on how to make ourselves available to others.  Where should I go for Thanksgiving?  Should I have it at my house? Who should I put on my Christmas list?  Should I stay home this New Year’s Eve or go out with friends?

These are just some of the questions we ask ourselves this time of year, which is why this is one of the most stressful times of the year.  But in the mist of all the stress, don’t forget to take time out for yourself.  We all know that the Holiday season is about giving, but what it is not about is depleting yourself.  Whether it is money, time or energy, always remember, you can give a little more next year!  Also, if you’re alone this holiday season, please don’t waste your time wallowing in sorrow. I know that not being with family or loved ones during the Holidays can be a bummer, but use that energy to do something positive like taking a trip to a new city or exploring new places in your own city.  Believe me; it’s nothing like having a bottle of champagne all to yourself when ringing in the New Year!

Unlike previous years, I will definitely be taking some time for myself this Holiday season.  It’s winter and I need to hibernate, reflect and get ready for the beautiful transitions that will come once this season is over.  I suggest you do the same.

Published in: on November 15, 2012 at 12:42 pm  Comments (4)  

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.  I’m not sure how many of you celebrate this, but with so much lost and turmoil that has been going on as of late, I can think of no better reason to reflect on and refrain from things that make us less than what we are meant to be.

To those who celebrate Ash Wednesday, I wish you much strength in the next 40 days.

Published in: on February 22, 2012 at 11:23 am  Comments (1)  

Get Into The Spirit…

Halloween is less than a week away.  And this is a holiday for children and adults alike.  So, if you haven’t done so already, get your costumes, candy and whatever else you need.  This is a fun holiday, so make the most of it!

Published in: on October 25, 2011 at 1:15 pm  Leave a Comment