STOP JUDGING YOURSELF FOR THE BAD ACTIONS OF OTHERS

 

     It happens to all of us, we are hurt or betrayed by someone close to us. But then, we start the process of trying to figure out why this hurt or betrayal happened. And oftentimes, we start blaming ourselves for what the other person did. It then becomes a vicious cycle of self-blame, feeling unworthy, judging ourselves harshly and telling ourselves how stupid and foolish we were to have soured such a precious friend or loved one against us. But the truth of the matter is, in many instances, we are not to blame for what the other person did. In this podcast we will talk about some of the main reasons why people often reject, abandon or betray those close to them who are caregivers, spiritual people or light workers. Some of the answers may be surprising, but at the end of the day, we must begin to realize the truth about the situation that has caused us so much self-doubt and pain. It's time to stop judging ourselves for the bad actions of others!

FREEDOM TO BE

     Perhaps most of the problems in our world stem from being told who we have to be. From the moment we exit the birth canal, we begin a training regiment that tells us how to behave and conform to the world, society and culture around us. And although this training has some valuable components, it also suppresses the personal creativity of our soul. If we are artistic, spiritual, or think outside the box in any way, we are often labeled as strange, weird or outcasts. I think this is why the United States, and much of the world right now, is in such upheaval. Because people are pushing the boundaries, searching for personal meaning but not quite knowing where to find it.... yet. But if we would make the simple practices of spirituality, self-acceptance and unconditional acceptance of others the center working foundation of our lives; we may very quickly find the light we are looking for, and begin to be a society and a world that is more loving and free to be and express the beauty of our individuality.

THE FEAR OF DEATH

      On the eve of Halloween, I took a stroll through one of the local cemeteries and recorded a podcast on the subject of, the fear of death. When you really think about it, the fear of death touches so many different aspects of our lives, and many times, we don't even realize it. The fear of death can translate into the fear of illness and disease, change or loss in our lives. Death is a subject we often avoid, but like the ancients, maybe it is something we should think about more often, but in a different context than most of us do here in the Western world. If we can make peace with the idea of death and change, we might be surprised how much more peaceful and fulfilling our lives will become. I hope that this little podcast walk and talk gives you some food for thought; and perhaps helps you to overcome the fear of death and change in your own personal life. 

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HALLOWEEN TAROT READING

 

     Using the Halloween tarot, I pulled a card with the intention for all of us; and what we need to focus on this Halloween. The card that came up was the four of bats. The four of bats is related to the four of swords in the original tarot. This card speaks of taking a time out, time to rest, meditate and contemplate. The bats represent the anxieties, stresses and worries we need to release and let go of in our lives. These things steal our joy and our peace, and we are not able to function on the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual levels properly when we are filled with negative or heightened emotions that keep us on edge.

     The Black cat resting atop the figure represents our guardian angels and spiritual guides. They wait patiently to give us guidance in our lives, if we will only set aside our own ego, our own will, our own fears and worries and allow them to speak to our hearts and our intuition. This is why it is important to take the time out, to calm the mind, to sit and listen. Invite spirit to speak and show you what it is you're missing or not seeing properly in your life right now.

     The Moon peering through the stained glass window represents God, the Divine. The stars around the moon represent the angels, the divine messengers who are always there to bring us love and light for the journey ahead. But divine light cannot shine upon our path when we eclipse the Divine with our own will; the will to stay in negative energies, emotions and circumstances. The Country, the world, is in great upheaval right now. Are we joining in on this upheaval or are we seeking a higher way? This Halloween, it is time to take the meditative break and focus on higher things. What really matters to you and what really matters in life? Is it the things of the mundane, material world or is it the higher things of the heavenly realms? Only each and every one of us can answer that question for ourselves. But rest assured, God and the angels of light are always waiting to take us to new horizons and a higher way of living. The choice is ours as we enter October 31st, that ancient day where it is said that the spirits draw closer to the Earth and walk among us. Those spirits need not only be ghosts and ancestors but perhaps they will be guiding angels as well.  Happy Halloween! 🎃

GOVERNMENT AND RELIGION

    In the Book of Revelation there is a chapter about the harlot that rides the beast. This was said to be about the pagan religions that supported Rome. In a visionary work like this there are other interpretations as well. I find that it is symbol of what happens whenever a religion allies itself with a government. A harlot was not a street walker. Harlots were wealthy, lived in the finest homes and wore the best clothing and jewelry. Kings went to harlots. They achieved this by being fantastically seductive. So we are talking about something that can look like a very good idea to people. The harlot is drunk with the blood of saints, which she has in a cup in her hand. The ten horns of the beast destroy her. To me this is a good picture of what happens when religion and government are joined. The religion ends up supporting evil that the government does. It becomes drunk with power and used like a whore. The government destroys its spirit. Is there a better way for spiritual people to to approach government? The example of Martin Luther King is a good one. His movement peacefully marched for a cause without enmeshing itself in government. Or perhaps the spiritual people should gather in the world’s capitols by the thousands and sit in contemplative prayer. Maybe the world can be brought closer to God’s silence.

EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK: ~THE APOCALYPSE WITHIN: THE INNER MEANING OF THE REVELATION~ By Vincent Justino Ditizio. Available on amazon.com 

DON'T JUDGE YOURSELF BY WHAT OTHERS DO

      We often judge ourselves by how others treat us; even when someone else's actions come from a place of ignorance, selfishness, meanness, usery or narcissism. Sensitive and spiritual people usually take the emotional brunt of other people's actions upon themselves in a very self critical way. They will continuously sit around wondering what they did wrong, when the fact is, they didn't do anything. It's time to take a deep breath and give yourself permission to realize that every now and then in life, it's them and not you! Stop judging and devaluing yourself because of the bad actions of other people.

IS THIS BOOK AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL BIBLE?

 

     The Urantia Book is a mysterious text, published in 1955 and said to have been authored by celestial beings. It's origins are mysterious, but there's no denying that it's contents can be eye-opening and even life-changing to the reader. But for many, The Urantia Book is a thing to be avoided because of the gross information they have encountered across the internet regarding the book, it's contents and origins. In this podcast, I will do my best to dispel some of these internet myths and give the listener more information on how to research the book for themselves and then draw their own conclusions as to whether or not it is something worth investigating in their own spiritual journey. It is high time that someone answered the many religious skeptics and ardent critics of this fascinating book, and set the record straight. The Truth is out there, if you wish to discover it!