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2004 Blessings Archive
2003 Blessings Archive
09.01.05 - Forgiving
We can all be so hard on ourselves and others. Even though we are incredible bundles of energy plugged into this dynamic life force called God, we often forget that and operate on the level of human angst, beliefs, and (mis)perceptions. This leads us to take action based on fear, weakness, revenge, or just without thinking. Then when things don't go our way, we label them: good, bad, right, wrong. We get caught up in fear. We get mad. And we hold on to this madness by refusing to forgive.
Iyanla Vanzant writes, in Until Today, "When you believe that what you think and what you do is more powerful than what God knows and what God can do, it's time to forgive." Let us forgive, not because we are excusing what has been done or how it has affected us, but because it is a loving, healing expression of God's compassion in us. At minimum, let us be willing to forgive. Impossible? No. Even though we may have chosen to be just as defiant about releasing as we've been about holding on, as Anais Nin wrote: "The day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Become still. Take several deep breaths and as you do, see your heart space opening up a little bit more with each breath. Feel your heart expand like a rose as it releases the form of the bud and slowly stretches to a full bloom, basking in the warmth of the sun. Let this be your true compassion and forgiveness coming forth. Remember, forgiveness is the scent the rose makes when it is stomped into the ground.
Oh, what would we do without email?
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
There is one life, that life is God's life, and that life is my life now. I
know that I am part of this One infinite life, totally supported, totally
embraced by it. All that I am is the form of Spirit, and Spirit sees me as
the perfect beloved. I know that however I identify myself, Spirit sees me
as whole, as complete, as absolutely wonderful!
I release any ideas of not being worthy of the best of the best. I let go of
old habits of thought and self-talk that lessen my inner light and overlook
my Divine nature. I re-identify myself with the One Perfect Life, and know
that what I am is perfection unfolding, no matter what it looks like in the
process.
I treat others with great respect and honor, knowing the dignity and courage
it takes to live each human life. And I treat myself with the same respect
and honor, acknowledging the courage it takes to live and live well. I give
thanks for this ability to see myself and others with new eyes, and I revel
in it. And so it is.
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09.02.05 - Forgiving
I received the following email today from a good friend and thought I would share his thoughts and views on the recent happenings in the US with all of you. I believe he is giving good advice. We can each send energy, love, and aid to those that cannot help themselves at this time. God Bless, Reverend Angela
In the midst of the current chaos and confusion of the Gulf Coast natural disaster, let us all take a moment to come to a place of peace, compassion and clarity. It is in this place of stillness that each and every one of us will become a more powerful and effective assistant in the wake of what is happening.
Let us all, in this moment focus a healing ray of light on the Gulf Coast of the United States of America. Let us send through this healing ray our many prayers of support along with the energy of joy to uplift the spirits of those who have lost their homes and who are attempting to find strength once again. Let us also send through this healing ray the energy and stamina necessary for the physical assistance and rescue leagues who are tirelessly working day and night to assist those in need. Let us send forth love, healing and compassion to all of the animals and natural kingdoms who are also struggling for survival there. Let us finally open a passage of light for those who are passing from this earthly realm and returning to Heaven. Let us now bless the entire Gulf Coast area with light and send forth our heartfelt support to all who are being touched around the world by this event.
We must all realize that we are tied to this event on some level. Consequently, each of us is being called into some type of service regarding this event. For myself, I know firsthand the intensities of this experience, as my mother lives right on the waters edge in New Orleans. In addition, many of you feel the emotional upheaval and subsequent burst of compassion which an event like this always ignites. You may ask yourself, what can I do? Well, for all of you who have enjoyed my website and all of my offerings in the last few years, I would ask of you two things. I would first ask that each and every day for at least the next few weeks; take five minutes out of your busy schedules to send support and strength through the Gulf Coast healing ray of light. This can be visualized through meditation or simply as a momentary connection and acknowledgment.
Secondly, I would ask, for those of you who can manage it, to send $10 to a storm relief support organization. As a recommendation, $5 can go to a support group which helps people with food, water and shelter. The other $5 can be sent to a group who assists in feeding and sheltering lost and struggling animals. I have listed a few donation options below. Also, you can go to this website for more options, www.networkforgood.org. Of course, you can always donate more if you wish, but for me the bottom line is that if half of the people on my mailing list were to give just $10 for support, it would feed and assist thousands of people and struggling animals for weeks.
Send $5 for food, shelter and water to:
Operation Blessing International Relief & Development Corp.
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
www.ob.org
Send $5 for animal support to:
Noah's Wish
PO Box 997
Placerville, CA 95667
www.noahswish.org
You may also choose to donate to the American Red Cross at:
www.redcross.org
As for those of you who would like a spiritual explanation for this natural disaster, I will offer the following. Because of the current planetary spiritual transformation, many events have been set into motion in order to reset the planetary matrix and prepare Earth for its final ascension. All geographical areas are currently being cleansed and returned to their original integrity. Some area cleansings are more intense than others. This is usually due to the percentage of negative polarity energies being held there. Consequently, many individuals who are scheduled to leave the planet at this time are drawn to these areas, which are known as "exit points" for souls who are returning "home". For each area and for the Earth itself these 're-balancings' are always a great relief, although to us they may seem like tragedies. Also, for some areas it may take several cleansings to complete the rebalancing, and this is expected. Therefore, it is important to understand that there will be more events like this in the years to come. If you are in one of the areas which is slated for an extreme re-balancing in the future, you will receive guidance to relocate well in advance of the cleansing. Also, although it is a difficult concept to grasp at times like these, remember that everything is happening just as it should!
Furthermore, I would like to make a recommendation for those of you who are experiencing extreme emotional upheaval regarding this event. It is highly beneficial for you to stop watching the news and/or listening to the radio until you feel stabilized and balanced. This is really important for everyone, as the more you are drawn in to the "media machine's", "hype and tragedy" interpretation of the event, the more you will begin to lose energy and the upgrades you have worked so hard for. The bottom line is to be able to view the events from a very balanced perspective and to transmit any personal and global messages of support from a clear state of mind. In short, what I'm saying here is that if you are emotionally unstable and in fear, your interpretation of this event will be transmitted on those frequencies, and you will be ineffective in your quest to assist. However, if you are balanced in your perspective of this event, you will be a great beacon of light and hope for others.
In summation, I would like to thank all of you of your support regarding this event. Our assistance, I am sure, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bryan (DeFlores -- www.bryandeflores.com)
TREATMENT:
Infinite Wisdom resides within all life. It is the Knower that knows how
to do and be everything. It is the Power of Life within every cell and the
Sustainer of Life everywhere. Divine Mind contains all understanding.
I am alive within this perfect knowing, and It is alive within me so there
is not one situation or experience that I witness that is not sacred and
special.
I take time every day to tune into this inner wisdom and receive the
peace that comes from a greater understanding of what is really happening
in the world. We are the tapestry and testimony of God's grace and love
so it is easy to place my attention on the expectancy of a positive outcome
for all souls connected in any way to the consequences of hurricane Katrina.
I release any fear, worry, or doubt about this situation, relying on a Power
greater than I am to reveal the healing plan. The truth is Spirit is always
living Life in Its highest and best expression. I trust that something greater
than meets the eye supports this what is occurring in Divine Love and Truth.
Daily I stay in touch with this Divine center, and by so doing, I am assisting
everything in this experience. It is my intention to serve God, myself, and
humanity in love, joy, clarity, and right action. Gratitude floods my being as
I release my word and know it comes into perfect expression in and as my
life. And so it is.
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09.05.05 - What are We Doing now?
In past messages I have indicated that 2005 would be the "year of deconstruction". A period in time when we would be given the opportunity to exit an old way of existence and begin a New residence in higher realms of consciousness. As this was accomplished anything not in alignment with the Ascension energies would have no choice but to dismantle, fall apart, be released, and loose any and all energy for its support and maintenance. And although we have been moving in these new ascension energies since the Harmonic Convergence (late 80's), it is currently being felt at a much greater degree as it is now
the time for the changes to occur at the physical levels and in addition, more frequently and with more intensity, much like
labor pains.
These last few months have created the most intense and powerful shifts and changes I have yet seen with ascension. As we continue to vibrate at higher and higher levels, we are literally being rewired physically. The results have been many new and strange feeling physical maladies. My personal experience has felt like dying while alive as I have shed all that no longer matches the hierarchy of energies that are here. Many of you have, and are, experiencing similar physical repercussions as you let go of very large "chunks" of density in order to embody Source energy to a greater degree.
It was all purposely designed to fit this particular time as we move forward for this amazing and incredible Shift of the Ages. In order for creation and manifestation to occur, all energies involved with this process must culminate at a perfect time and in a perfect way, with all parties or energies involved at a point of readiness and summoning.
What other manifestations are we currently summoning for ourselves? LOTS OF CHANGE! During this time we may feel a great discontent with what we have created thus far. Although it may have felt right and wonderful at the time we created it, it may now already and very suddenly feel obsolete and unfulfilling. We are simply being nudged by our souls and by our New higher vibrating selves to move into New territory that now suits us better according to where we are vibrating.
The longer we stay in the creations of Old, the more miserable we will feel. And it will eventually get to a point of intolerance, if we stay too long. This is how energy is designed and how our evolution is meant to unfold. By following a path that continues to support us by revealing itself through what feels good and what feels the best, even if it makes no sense, we can be assured that we are on the right track of our soul's intentions.
When we put ourselves first, irregardless of money concerns or the like, the universe says, “Oh! So this is what we are doing!” and supports us in all ways. Following our hearts and leaving behind the Old and painful realities of outdated responsibilities is the key to opening the door to the higher realms. Letting go and jumping off that cliff can literally place us in a whole new world.
Our changes will manifest for us according to where we are on our own individual “ladders”. Some will be moving into new territory within the “stepping stone” reality and world, and others will be pushed completely over into off the grid living with a complete separation from anything of the Old World .
When our vibration increases, it always and quite naturally creates within us a state of intolerance to lower vibrating ways and experiences. At times it can feel extreme as we almost feel acutely frustrated with things and want to say “NO MORE!”. It can feel as though we are snapping and being suffocated by too many demands and too many energies crowding in upon us.
With our arrival into even higher realms, we will always experience the “boundary issues”. What has happened is that there is no longer any “veil” present and all is now wide open and we are not used to it. We may feel invaded or “pushed out” in our lives. This is because many have been pushed out of their old 3D energetic grooves and are wandering around, not knowing where to go.
As this amazing ascension process involves dying while we are alive, there are now, so to speak, many souls wandering around not knowing that they have “died”, so to speak, and they are invading our spaces. They do not know where they belong anymore. They have not yet gone to the light or the higher ways of being through letting go of the old. They are still trying to “re-create” and live the old 3D realities and they will no longer work. This is causing much of the anger and frustration energies as well.
The chiasm between worlds continues to widen, consequently the coming energy month is a hodge podge of seemingly opposite and disparate or dissimilar energies and expressions. Don't be surprised if you want to be left alone to do your work quietly, behind the scenes as surprises, shocks, and traumas continue to surround and attempt to invade our daily lives. An inner desire for the deepening of our meditation, commitment to deeper spiritual principles and walking our talk (not just talking about them) will also surface. Take advantage of these promptings and fine-tune your New God circuits.
September will bring in clarity for our New roles and New desires and places. Much will now click into place for us, and remember that the key to being in this space is to let go of what is no longer serving you or making you feel magnificently great. Astrologically, it is a month for education, schooling, digging into research and archives to find that hidden nugget of gold or the 'aha'. We are cosmically being supported to be in the position and energy of the Alchemist--a person who stands solidly, quietly, with heart energy in their core to transform not only themselves, but events and people around them. A powerful month with many meanings and many roads of expression.When you hit your mark and are willing to simply surrender to your New life with total trust, I can assure you, you will feel great as you will be in total alignment with your soul's intentions.
With the advent of September, personal growth work done now moves farther faster assisting each
with the connection of their own Soul-Source wisdom. Talk about high speed access, you just wait --
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
As I walk upon this Earth island of light an instilled distant memory of
God's true nature stirs within the council of my mind. My heart knows it
is singular in nature; many beings reflected within oneness. My life force
responds to the one voice that is embodied here as an endless kaleidoscope
of creativity and choice. My holy spirit awakens a bit more as the lords of
wisdom whisper the one truth ~ that I AM love incarnate radiating from
within a precious physical life. How magnificent it is to sense this remark-
able action of the Great Spirit this morning!
And so from just one memory, a single spark of renewed connection I
claim my own authentic aspects of the most creative force of All That Is.
I can change the entire course of this day simply by being "what I was
made to be". . . an immortal spirit knowing that it exists through a soul
that is clearly aligned with God. A being understanding the nature of
this dimension as I journey and decode its reality. This week I stand
silently at a new sacred portal of opportunity. A new-era paradigm of
increased responsibility and compassion. Through this portal I move
into a collective of the greater whole of my existence. All my sensory
fields blend to initialize the impending September energies and I become
the confident recipient of a more specifically attuned future. Mysteries
revealed already peek between veiled thoughts, while waves of expanded
consciousness await their turn.
This island planet is known as the seeker. For as one is born into flesh, one
begins to seek. Thankfully this day I no longer seek for I know that I can
simply speak God into awakening within. And so it shall be, for the place
where I stand the Light bends just for me. So the experience is. Amen.
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09.06.05 - Birthing Our Soul
There is only one power in the universe that enlivens nature and makes possible all actions. It is omnipresent, everywhere in the universe, within each living thing and each particle of matter. It is within the core of our being. So why are we not more conscious of this true nature? We are too often inclined to identify with our conditioned mental states, moods, and personal circumstances rather than our true nature. The way to correct this unfortunate misperception is to restore our awareness to wholeness by choosing states of awareness, thoughts, feelings, and actions that will allow our innate qualities to emerge and prevail.
We can use the symbolic "labor day" we celebrated yesterday to rebirth our connection with our trueness of Being. Take today to intentionally birth a deeper, more intense Soul Self into your Life. To birth more Soul aspects here you need only pay attention to the details within your life's experience to an even greater extent than you already have. The future you that you have longed for can be here now! Your part simply has to be the desire for guidance, inspiration, healing, spiritual insight . . . .
Choose to be fully present upon the Earth's surface and not elsewhere so that you do not miss what you have longed to experience because you have placed your attention elsewhere. Follow the examples of the spiritual masters who have gone before you, and cleanse and purge what no longer serves a purpose in your life. Seek out others like yourself who are taking the same steps, and do so together, for there is more power in togetherness than in separateness. Do not take for granted who and what you are today, yet at the same time look beyond that to confirm for yourself that there is indeed a brighter horizon and a grander purpose for your Spirit. Understand that the possibility of being more fully HERE exists in this moment. Because at the core of our stature we are the Redeemer revealing the potential of humanity.
Now, what are you hoping for? Higher Self, The Whole Soul, Your Master Self, The Power of God in you .....
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
Equipped with qualities, a doer of works and creator of their consequences,
I reap the results of all my actions. I am the ruler of life and move in this One
journey according to my own acts. I lovingly recognize my awesome nature
of Spirit, merge all my energies, desires, and movements within Its workings
today to bring about the True Self. I understand as It understands for I am
the coming nexus of organized consciousness ready for rebirth.
Tuesday is simply a step in the growth of being towards my destined Self
unfolding in Nature. I allow all Infinite Intelligence to freely and easily know
Itself by means of my deeds and consciousness. I am open and receptive to
the vital awakening of a deeper, richer spiritual awareness that flows through
me transforming conditions, and creating a wonderful life! I enjoy dynamic
good health, increasing prosperity, true love and creative fulfillment in all I do.
As a creator in training and an apprentice along a soul path toward ascension
I survive all challenges by being open to change and through faith in the perfection
of all that unfolds before me. In my heart, I know that new vibrations of power
and honor bring forth changes. These changes are in truth the forerunners of better
conditions bringing forth ideals and goals into concrete form.
Being content, at peace, and filled with joy I let this prayer be fulfilled now. I am
tickled by its divine power the change all my desires into behaviors of a christed
consciousness. So be it. It is the time of fulfillment. And so it is.
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09.07.05 - Universal Wholeness
AFFIRM:
My whole, wonder-filled life is an adventure in self discovery!
Boldly I step out into the known!
The feeling of healing permeates every cell and atom of my beingness!
New gifts and talents spring up from my divine connection with God!
I live and give from the overflow of Gods unlimited good!
Everything I do is God announcing itself as me!
A field of prayer and thanksgiving emanates from me always!
And so it is! Amen!
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09.08.05 - Care of the Soul
"THE TIME HAS COME to elude, outwit, and overthrow the idiots who preach the bizarre doctrine that cynicism is a supreme sign of intellectual vigor. There is no longer any need to buy into the well-crafted hallucinations of the ruling fools who take everything so damn seriously and personally. You are therefore welcome to join me in claiming your rightful place in a top-secret cabal of rowdy sages, goofy geniuses, mysterious do-gooders, and healing mischief-makers of divine play that live from a spiritual heart." - Rob Brezsny.
Today's Lesson - Letting there be room for not knowing and surrendering to flow as a gift to yourself.
As we move through our daily activities, we are guaranteed to face challenges from time to time. There are times when you may feel out of control, powerless, taken advantage of, afraid, or betrayed. As presenters of God's goodness you have found attitudes to neutralize such agonizing experiences. One of the best mindsets is to be open and go with the flow. Being in flow when the rest of the world seems to be in turmoil is accomplished through internal levels of cooperation with what is present while you are connected with the Source within. When you are in flow, you change the energy in your field, thus influencing others to come into harmony and balance and join with all that is unfolding perfectly. As responsible spiritual citizens in a global community it is our role to lead by example. Sometimes things have to fall apart to open our hearts and minds. You and I have a courage and a faith that has grown as a result of continuing to explore and to take the risks and the actions regardless of the presence of fear. All life is an adventure, and Spirit is blessing all of it for your pleasure. Let me remind you that fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. If you have the strength to expose your heart to the underlying harmony of Life and the perfection of all that unfolds, even in the midst of difficulty then you can flow with any adverse condition.
From the rowdy realms of Polarities I am,
your Reverend Angela
"One of the most radical discoveries [Gandhi] was to make in a lifetime of experimentation:
in order to transform others, you have to transform yourself." -Eknath Easwaran in his
biography of Mahatma Gandhi
BLESSING:
The Universe is an absolute, sublime order that is always flowing into and
out of form; revealing and concealing itself in perfect bliss. This Universe
is infinite, all intelligent, and completely empowered to accomplish
whatever it sets out to accomplish. What is true of me is that I am made
of this stuff; created out of the Infinite Perfect Presence of Spirit, out
of this one pure and perfect order, always revealing and unfolding and
discovering my preexistent, inherent self...which is perfect in every way.
I perceive the natural harmony in every moment. I experience the flow of my
life with ease and delight, moving swiftly when the currents are swift, and
drifting easily when it is drifting time! I don't get out of joint because
things don't go as I expect; I go with the flow of harmonious creation, and
let that creation create in me a sense of deep and abiding ease. I don't
push the river, but let it lift me up and carry me forward. This universe is
an easy place to live in and prosper in and love in and create in, and I go
about my business believing this truth with all my heart.
The natural, lawful result of this: my life works, and it works wonderfully!
In what appears to be chaos, something in me perceives the order and harmony
within, and trusts in that so implicitly that no storms can discourage me.
And so it shall forever be.
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09.09.05 - Move Somewhere Dynamic in Consciousness
My thought is in control of my
experience, and I can direct my thinking.
This week we began teaching Science of Mind classes once again at my center. In a sense, I always consider this a "New Year" because it is a time when individuals in the New Thought community commit to turning over a new leaf, to expansion, and to a fuller knowing of themselves. Ernest Holmes once commented that Religious Science's greatest gift to the world was "right thinking." "The ability to attain your goals - to control your experiences and have them result in happiness, prosperity, and success - lies in your own mind and the way you use it." ( How to Change Your Life ) To participate within a group as Mind-in-action can only lead to greater good in your life. The ancient yogis believed that the Godhead that dwells within the body is intelligence itself, is pure consciousness and that our minds reflect this consciousness. The Science of Mind philosophy teaches; all conditions are affected by mental ones. The dear ones that have signed up for a class have just instituted a spiritual contract for their Inner God to be revealed! Yea for them! I bow in honor to these Souls that signed up for class this week because they are Possibilities walking. They represent the human spirit searching for new ways to experience who we really are. They are going to remember that they are Divinity, All That Is, journeying forth to experience Itself in a myriad of ways, Is-ness taking form in every manner possible to experience Its own self.
I think we should all take a cue from them and do something about ourselves and for ourselves that will develop our finer, or God-like qualities. Move somewhere dynamic in consciousness my friends, broaden your spectrum of living. Why not give rise to a new paradigm? Be beautiful to behold and dignified in movement as you compose your life's manuscript.
Living the call from Spirit,
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
There is only One life, and that life is filled with the power to recreate
itself in every moment. I am one with this life, being created out of it. I
can always be made new by the Infinite Creative Power of this Life, and I
choose to be made new today.
Whatever it is in me that's ripe for expansion, I offer it to the
transformative power of Truth. I let the light in; I let everything be
accessible to this power of Truth. I behold new ideas, constructive habits of
thought, word, and deed, and let the infinite Truth have its way with me!
I'm ready for the powerful changes this brings in my life in all its forms.
I'm ready for a deeper, fuller, richer experience of life and living, one
that comes only from a deeper experience of my true spiritual nature. I open
myself for this experience, and I receive it with joy and gratitude. And so
it is.
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09.12.05 - Time to Reflect
The energies of the week bring in a sense of "knowing where I'm going" and what "I" need to do to get there. Unlike recent times when cosmic ingredients and energies swirled around us so fast we could hardly catch our breath between experiences, the month of September is going to deliver a slower pace. Each man, woman, child; each living, breathing creature receives an anointed connection to their Perfected Vision and how they would like their life to be.
A wise initiate of the Ascension years would take this opportunity to invite, invoke and request the assistance of their guardians in the spirit realm. The time is ripe to discover and begin moving in a new direction, taking advantage of new options, and making new choices. Inviting your ancient wisdom teachers to show you the best way to accomplish living fully, happily, joyfully and prosperously will create an extra momentum of beneficial support.
Our dear friend planet Pluto has also begun its forward motion toward the Galactic Center which means that our personal and planetary Hall of Records open wider expanding possibilities for greater clarity about how, when and where we rightfully belong. Gaining access to these records, even at an unconscious level, allows us to feel rooted in "inner knowing" about our path.
Take this week to soak up some of the new slow and methodical energy that graces us for the next few weeks. Write down all your internal ponderings and ideas. Talk to yourself about visions, hopes, desires, and dreams. Write your own blessing or prayer to set the goal in action. As it starts to manifest, if the experience needs restructuring or adjusting you'll have the time, and the power, to make it happen.
This is also an excellent time for seeking out classes or workshops that will allow you to live into your vision. Any personal growth work done now moves farther faster assisting you to gain a sense of focus and clarity in relationship to the rest of the world. Erecting new frameworks of life, love and spirituality for the ascending times is upon us. Commit to facilitating, nurturing, empowering and supporting the New you that is coming!
How did the universe know it was back-to-school time anyway?
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
In this peaceful, quiet moment, I sense my Oneness with everything.
I can feel the Power and Intelligence that creates the Universe; I feel
this Power and Intelligence operating through me, as me, right now in
this moment. I realize there can be no difference,no opposition, no separation
between myself and this Power and Intelligence that I name Spirit. There is
one inexorable flow of Life, creation, and Love, I am part of it -- a vital part
of it; many parts make up the whole and each is equally important to that wholeness.
I accept my role in the evolution of Life and I realize my potential to play it perfectly.
As I think on all the things there are to do today, I take a deep breath and relax ...
I let go of all but one thought: I am one with Spirit. I breathe this thought in and I
exhale it, only to do it again ... I am one with Spirit ... I am one with Spirit ... In this
way I relax into this moment releasing all other thoughts, for this moment I am one
with Spirit . I set my intention to manifest my potential fully, completely, and naturally
for my benefit and that of all around me. I know I am the scribe of holy transcription.
I take the time to sit, go within, look and listen. I regain my connection with Oneness
even as I actively participate in the ever changing, growing, evolving Life I am
immersed in. I take great pleasure in stopping, listening, and following the guidance
of Spirit I find in this deep, quiet place I carry with me wherever I go. I smile and
release any unconnected thoughts to the void knowing I am cared for and nurtured
by the Spirit within as it guides me and the Universe in our evolution together.
I am ever thankful and filled with gratitude for this moment. I hold it in my heart
accepting it as the Truth for me. I am thankful for the Presence of Spirit that I am
and I remember this always. I release these words into the flow of Love and let
them be so ~ and so it is.
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09.13.05 - Family Life
SINCE SEPTEMBER IS TRADITIONALLY A "BACK TO SCHOOL" MONTH THIS WEEK'S BLESSINGS WILL BE WRITTEN BY SOME OF THE LIFE-LONG TEACHERS OF SCIENCE OF MIND. THE AUTHORS THIS WEEK OFFER MERELY A SAMPLING OF WHAT YOU CAN DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF BY STUDYING A RELIGIOUS SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY. ENJOY - Reverend Angela
As knowledge increases and contemplation broadens its base
that it may deepen its perspective, it will at the same
time heighten the apex of receptivity. Ernest Holmes
Note: today's special guest writer: Ernest Holmes.
The Family Life, Living the Science of Mind
In treating against family confusion, work to know that there is no confusion. The family is a collection of Perfect Ideas. It may difficult at times to sense this; but the practitioner ( the one praying ) is not dealing with the manifestation of discord as though it were a thing of itself, but only as though it were a wrong combination of thoughts operating through persons who are already spiritually unified with each other, desiring each other's Good, and being kindly disposed toward each other.
What you want to handle or dissolve is the belief that Good ever be divided against Itself. The idea of argument and criticism cannot enter into this family life. It certainly cannot upset the equilibrium of the Spirit which indwells every member, joining them together in a community of Spirit. They have a partnership with each other and with the Eternal.
The practitioner must also know that there is no sense of jealousy or any other kindred thought which can operate in the family life. He resolves all of these so-called people into the image of Perfection. He seems them emerge as unified manifestations of Wholeness. The household of God is a household of peace and happiness, and nothing enters it but love, joy, and understanding.
** Although Ernest is giving advice to practitioners, I believe it wise for all of us to take note on how to view family and what focus to uphold whenever challenges arise.
BLESSING: (also by Ernest)
Today shall contain joy and happiness; shall be filled with peace;
and through it all there will running the silent Power of spiritual force,
that which harmoniously and happily governs our thoughts and decisions
and acceptances, so that everything will be done without effort.
So we lay all weariness side and accept the life-giving, invigorating, dynamic
Power of Spirit, knowing that It vitalizes every organ of our body, It flows with
strength and purpose through everything we do, even as It leads us gently down
the pathway of life.
Today is the day that God has made, and we are glad in it. And when the evening
time comes, the cool shadows of peace shall fall across our pathway and the quiet
night shall enter into our souls, the beatitude of the Spirit shall flow through us as
a river of life. We shall sleep in peace, and wake in joy, and live in a consciousness
of Good, for God is over all, in all, and through all.
page 379, Living the Science of Mind
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09.14.05 - Perfect Eyesight
AFFIRM:
God is my perfect sight. God sees through me.
I bless my eyes for they are God's instruments for
seeing. In Spirit, I live and move and have my being.
My physical senses are an activity of the One Mind
which lives in me. God sees through me that which
He wishes to see -- the Eternal Good. As I behold the
face of God, that which is Good, that which is truth, that
which is God, my sight is restored. There is now no
imperfection in me, for in truth I am perfect as the Father
in heaven is perfect. Keeping the eye single my whole body
is full of Light. I let God see through me easily and harmoniously
that which is beautiful, enduring and true. God is my perfect sight.
God sustains my vision and I am made whole.
And so it is.
from "Your Needs Met" by Jack & Cornelia Addington.
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09.15.05 - The Business of Business
Note: today's special guest writer: Joel S. Goldsmith
Business always seems to be dependent on certain conditions, circumstances
and seasons, or on the good will of other persons. In the human picture business
is affected by weather,finances, changing modes and fads, but turning from
this picture we find that in reality business is the continuous activity of
Principle; that this activity is infinite and harmonious,and that it is
maintained and sustained by Principle Itself.
Business is an infinite activity, is forever without limit, and is never dependent on person, place or thing. Right where you are, business is. It is a result of and resident in individual consciousness, because individual consciousness is the universal Consciousness individually expressed. If we go about our tasks doing those things that lie nearest at hand, with faith that there is an ever-present, invisible power which the Hebrews call Emmanuel, or "God with us," and which Christians call the Christ, our work will always bear fruit. The point to remember is that at all times, and in all places, there is an invisible and omnipotent power acting to support every right human effort; and the way to demonstrate this is to recognize and acknowledge the presence and power of God and rely on it.
Business, spiritually understood, is the reverse of the usual conception in which every thought must be held to profit and loss and good policy and bad policy, or that which is or that which is not "good business." This business is never at the mercy of times and tides or circumstances and conditions, but is the free flow of the activity of Mind universally expressed. Lack and limitation exist only in the belief that God and man have become separated from each other. The true understanding of man's relationship of God reveals the ever-presence of supply, the immediate availability of good in every form and in an unlimited quantity.
The facet of the diamond need not pray for color or brilliance because the diamond has no power to withhold these from its outer surface. The same is true for you, Spirit cannot withhold its supply of life, its quality of substance, activity and peace, from its individualized being. All that man can ever need is with the universal Mind, eternal Life, and is pouring itself into expression through man and his businesses every moment. from "Collected Essays of Joel S. Goldsmith"
BLESSING: (also by Mr. Goldsmith)
God's grace flows out into the world as an invisible Presence
and as an invisible Power of blessings through me. I am that
center through which that grace is bestowed upon the world -
my world, God's instrument through which the divine wisdom,
the bread of life, the wine of life, and the water of life are reaching
mankind. The nations of the world seek bread, food, clothing,
and housing, but "not ye, my disciples" --not I; I seek only the
kingdom of God and I let God's grace flow through me.
The spirit of God in me is the Christ. Its function is to heal, raise
the dead, open the eyes of the blind - the materially and spiritually
blind - and illumine human consciousness through me to the world."My peace," the Christ-peace, is given unto me and through me to
the world. That is the function of the light that is pouring through me.
The truth I am becomes the bread of life to this world which does not
yet know its own identity. I, my Divine Consciousness, become the
wine and the water. This light which I am becomes the light of the
world to the unillumined and my presence a benediction.
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09.16.05 - Principal of Abundance
Note: today's special guest writer: John Randolph Price
The Principle of Abundance from The Alchemist's Handbook.
The universe of infinite plenty assures us that enjoying wealth on the material plane is not only our right and duty, but is the law. In other words, we must be rich - not as a possibility, but as a certainty. It is the same as any other rule or governing principle: That's the way it is. Of course, it is possible to overcome or break the law. For example, an airplane overcomes gravity to leave the ground; we break the law of abundance through ignorance or fear of scarcity.
The Creative Mother, the ME of you, never considers economic situations. All she knows is boundless, unlimited abundance, and by law seeks to manifest infinite riches in the material world. She is a literal gold mine, forever producing lavish, overflowing wealth in all its many forms.
In Roman times, money was considered a gift from the Goddess, and was considered holy. Even the writers of the Bible recognized that being prosperous was equivalent to a life of beauty, happiness, and freedom.
Beloved, I wish above all thing that thou mayest prosper.
( 3 John 2)
Whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Psalms 1:3)
The pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. (Isaiah 53:10)
The God of heaven, he will prosper us. (Nehemiah 2:20)
It was only after the early Christians heard that the pagans equated money with sex did Paul write "money is the root of all evil." The ancient mythological belief was that the essence of silver and gold was the spirit of eroticism, and this obviously bothered Paul and influenced his views on both sexuality and money.
Now, what can you consciously believe is true regarding abundance in your life? You can look through spiritual eyes and see the truth that scarcity cannot exist in your life because it does not exist anywhere in the universe. And neither does the appearance of loss. There is no lack or limitation anywhere. Understand this.
You can also merge in conscious awareness with the Mother-Spirit and realize that you are the infinite Treasure House of Riches, which help you polarize in the higher vibration. And consider what words of power you can use to convey the right impression on the creative medium.
BLESSING: (also by Mr. Price)
All that the Universal Presence of God has is mine,
for God and the expressions of God cannot be separated.
They are forever one, and therefore I live in the Eternal
Now with the Infinite All, and nothing is missing in my
life. I AM the power of God to HAVE.
I am the fiery strength of God, the living force of vitality
that goes forth with divine intention and authority. My
creativity is Love in action, and everything I do is victorious.
My divine power is the thought that I WILL, and every door
swings open before that power. I cannot be limited, for I am
the law of expansion, increase, and fruition. A magnificent
harvest of excess is springing forth at every moment, ready
for gathering. I am the Spirit of Infinite Plenty. I am the Shining
Sun of Supply, and God's wealth fills my world.
I am the spirit of accomplishment, the force of achievement, and
every activity of my life now reflects the ideals of victory, beauty,
harmony, and abundance, for that is what I BELIEVE.
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09.19.05 - Standing in the Middle
Reaching new levels of truth thus far in 2005 has changed everything. How we use and interact with energy, as well as where we are now residing energetically are very different. You and I are in an entirely New reality, with New ways of being and living, and all we need do now is begin living in this New way as we watch the Old World finalize it's stages of dissolvement.
“Where am I?”, you may be wondering, or perhaps you are feeling as though you have fallen into a void with vast emptiness with no connections anywhere. Like a big neutrality zone with no sense of any energy or support present, it may even feel difficult to create in this space of no space. And in addition, as we have now leaped so far ahead as a group when we reached critical mass, jumping and arriving in higher dimensions always creates great sleepiness, spaciness, lack of concentration, loss of balance, extreme fatigue and lethargy and bouts of short term memory loss.
Staying grounded can be a continuous feat as well. This space of “the eye within the storm” can create experiences of disconnection where we may feel uncomfortable with others, as if we no longer know them or remember what our relationships with them was like or about, and even feelings of “nothing has changed and I don't think it ever will!”. You may feel like you are floating above the ground and existing in some sort of dream world of illusions and games……..or perhaps feeling out of body.
And when we make these leaps, either personally or as a group, the darkness always follows. Things always seem to feel worse, when actually they are better. It may seem as though it is near impossible to find a good feeling space anywhere. “How can I feel so bad when I am now vibrating and existing higher?”, you may wonder. With every leap in ascension, whether big or small (and this was a very substantial one!), the darkness panics as it know it is going somewhere else or being transmuted, and pulls out the big guns, making itself ever present. This will pass, as it always does.
And when the good feeling space returns, it will be very different this time….you will see.
Confusion, panic, fear and insecurity may grip you as well, as we may wonder where in the world we are and where we are headed, with chaos ever present and no sense of any kind of order or plan. “What madness have I arrived in?”, you may wonder.
You have simply reached the higher realms.
We are in fifth dimension reality now, with new rules and new ways of being, and the Old lower vibrating ways are virtually intolerable now.
What is left of the Old is merely an illusion, falling more and more rapidly every day and the more we try and hold onto it, living in its denser and lower vibrational reality, the more uncomfortable we will feel.
New Orleans , Louisiana , here in the US , recently experienced a massive cleansing via a hurricane and flooding. At one point, a helicopter arrived bringing relief in the form of food and water to those who were in the center and heart of this cleansing. The helicopter and those aboard were greeted with gunfire and attacks, and were forced to immediately lift off and do as best they could to drop their gifts of relief from above.
Yes, it may feel as if the world has gone insane and is totally out of control. It may feel as if one is living in utter chaos, with the energies of fear, loss, desperation and grasping and clutching all around. Again, it may feel as though you don't know where you belong anymore or perhaps you are wondering which end is up and which is down, and that there is no longer a thing to hold onto that makes any sense. If you are feeling lost and confused, it is because the Old World is gone and going fast….and as always, all is in order.
Yes, we have arrived in a brand new reality with new ways of channeling the Living Light. If things seem strange, unpredictable and unusual, it is because we have leaped into the higher realms at last, and we need only adjust to them and learn to feel at home here as we acclimate to this New World and way of being.
Almost daily I am witnessing clients, colleagues, and students awaken to New, and I mean brand New!, methodologies, philosophies, and energy technologies. Information and ideas that have not been here up to now, yet because we are being supported with such forward motion and vision many are able to sense the New wisdoms. A few in my world have woken up with an idea and known exactly how to expand and develop it into a workable concept to share with the world. A colleague was performing their usual therapy in the office only to have a powerful wave of energy enter the room and completely reconfigure the session in seconds! More than one student is finding it simple to consciously create their reality. They are tapping into the knowledge of the original blueprint and intention for this planet which was to be a playground for creating and experiencing.
What fun it will be discovering the ways you will incorporate the New! While the worlds spin and divide you and I are reclaiming our freedom. The freedom of telepathy instead of internet and telephones. The freedom of traveling without the use of vehicles. The freedom of creative evolution instead of waiting for synchronicities and things arriving for us in order to have our desires met.
The freedom to feel more positive and less fearful about our paths because we are the Ceremony of Source clarifying Its vision in humanity.
Through all these massive changes know that you will be provided for. Know that you will be safe.
Know that all your needs will be met. Know that you are being watched over at all times.
And know that you are loved.
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
As I merge with this earth that is spinning through space at a dizzying speed
I breathe and relax. Deeply and fully -- merging totally with earth I find my
groundedness. It is a sensory knowledge. An encounter that teaches the value
of this physical reality. All that is made, all that I feel comes from One source.
There is nothing outside this Oneness; a powerful unification that includes me
in it's loving community.
Breathing deeply I relax and let go, affirming that no longer can any energy be
present in body, mind, spirit, and soul that denies a vibration that recalls its
memory of one energy united with Source. So strong is Spirit's loving efforts
in my experience that I am lifted effortlessly into a greater understanding of
It's New function of energetic light as united with me. Regardless of the
particulars I live day-to-day I wholly understand I am Spirit's developmental
awareness embodied as (insert name). I AM this new power! I own it! I feel
it as it exists within, and it is good. I know all those around me are also included
in this flow and we move towards our greatest truth and highest expression of
these New times.
I let go and ride the astral winds of a heightened existence. Scattering these words
into the flow of creation I joyously surrender any doubts that they are not true.
I know faith is believing so I humbly affirm, "Yes, I am the Source unfolding and
materializing the child of Its New knowing." As I let it be, so it is. Amen.
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09.20.05 - The Right Questions
Mental creation often begins with questions, an opening into the realm of the Infinite Supply of answers. For years I invested time, conversation and mental energy pondering surface questions such as, "Why did she do that to me?" "What must they think of me?" "Am I pretty?" "Why don't more guys call? and "What do I want to be?" These kinds of questions were (and are) based on the belief that I am a personality, separated from the whole, trying to get satisfaction from people, places and things outside myself. Oh, I generated lots of noise and speculation, but I cannot recall ever getting any real satisfaction from the answers.
What an awesome relief -- and responsibility -- it was to consciously wake up to the truth that I am not a separated personality struggling to make it in the world. I am an Infinite, Eternal Being, made in the image and likeness of the One. Therefore, since my mind is one with the Mind of God, I am using the infinite power of Mind to co-create my life, whether or not I am aware of it. What I think about, contemplate and focus on expands as my life experience.
As I contemplate different questions, I can awaken to the wisdom, insight and inspiration that are always flowing in the One Mind -- and, therefore, always flowing (through me) as my true nature. If I ask, "What is the spiritual viewpoint here?" "What God qualities are being called from me?" and "How can I be of service?" I open to the Infinite, Eternal Source of answers. Asking questions from the broader perspective, the higher elevations, allows you to delve into the originating spiritual craftiness that spoils Itself as you each day.
Look at the valleys of your life, yet soar to its peaks to truly appreciate the splendor that you live in. From this vista the questions will all be easily answered.
Here's to the Universe learnin' us -
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
There is but one Infinite Intelligence in the universe, and that
intelligence is God, by whatever name I call it. I know that Spirit, being
an indivisible wholeness, is always in harmony with itself; there is never a
conflict or confusion within Spirit. I may experience the temporary
confusion of forgetting the truth about myself, other people, and the
universe, but the Truth is that spirit is never confused!
Because this is the case, all conflict and confusion are now banished from
my experience. It is truly this simple; I set a clear intention and God does
the work in me, by means of spiritual laws, to make it come about. So I
release confusion, conflict, and difficulty, and in their place I welcome
clarity, harmony, and ease.
I give thanks for the infinite possibility that is within me, which I am
always bringing out to share with the world and the people in it. I let this
be so, and so it is.
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09.21.05 - The Journey
AFFIRM:
Everything is potential,
and every potential is mine for the thought!
I recognize that I live in a limitless world.
A world where all I have to do is conceive a thought,
perceive the reality of that thought,
then allow it to manifest into my reality!
This is called the journey.
The particle of God Creator of which I am.
And so it is.
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09.22.05 - The Solstice Brings Change
All is change; all yields its place and goes.
Euripides
Today, as the sun crosses over the equator heralding the arrival of Fall, we experience one of Nature's phenomena, the Autumnal Equinox, when the northern and southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight and the day and night are of equal length. As the long summer days (northern hemisphere) are transformed into the shorter days of Fall and Winter, Nature slows down, shedding and releasing. It is the time of the harvest, when we reap what was sown and planted in Spring, a harvesting of resources in preparation for the next season, and, with gratitude, a letting go of that which is no longer needed.
The equinox is also considered a time for reflection, considering what we have harvested in our lives and just how receptive we are to welcoming change. Nature serves as a constant reminder that change is the way that more Life is expressed—a tree must release its leaves in order for the next cycle to begin—a yielding must occur for the new to emerge. Sometimes change appears as loss, breakdown of existing structures or illness and we become fearful or erroneously presume that something is wrong, not turning out the way we planned it. Shifting our perception of change from one of fear or loss of control to an avenue for expansion and transformation creates the space for Spirit to bring forth the greatest good imaginable.
Can you imagine how it could be if you always trusted Life? What if you happily released that which no longer served the highest vision of your life at the first moments notice shedding the outworn and the outgrown? As we are reminded that all things have their season, consider embracing change as a way of life, as an activity of your consciousness, a constant invitation to keep yourself open to the infinite, endless possibilities that beckon to you.
After all, Change is God's middle name --
Reverend Angela
BLESSING: ( dedicated to those in Rita's path)
God, the Intelligence that creates an indivisible whole of creation is showering
Its loving Presence over all even when devastation seems eminent. While in this
moment of feeling great sadness that another city in our United States must prepare
for another meeting with a new hurricane I am confident that the inborn Presence of
God is divinely directly each to Trust in the complexity of his Power. I must be
faithful to my belief that we live in a divinely ordered universe and that it is executed
with divine right action. For the truth is that all existence is equally important in the
large picture and that ultimately we exist in a harmonious balance of God's light and love.
As a steward of Spirit, I quietly sit and radiate a realization of peace for the souls that
are now preparing for hurricane Rita. I place my trust in God's ability to act in those ways
that add to my realization. I know that all will follow the path of their highest potential in
this experience. As the urges for survival and preservation rise up within the collective
it is met with the assurance of Peace. The peace of another's outstretched hand. The
kindness of a random act during a chaotic time. Met with the wisdom that I treat my
neighbor with goodness because we are One. Yes I have complete faith that everyone
can do this and that it brings a wonderful reward. This reward is part of the healing
after Katrina. I remember the trauma of that storm so I am moved to say that I am a peaceful
person, living in a peaceful world; I am a peaceful person and I bring peace to the world
around me; I sit in silence and radiate peace. I radiate peace to all around me. I radiate
peace out from where I sit into a wonderful spiral. I radiate peace from where I sit into space
and time. I radiate peace to all that live now and all that have ever lived. And finally, I radiate
peace to all those people around the world that have been touched by a natural disaster.
I say thank you for the freedom of consciousness to effectively direct the power of these
thoughts and words into a principle that allows me to take such a troublesome experience,
become one with it, and then replace it with peace, now, for all involved. I am thankful
for all that join with me in this prayer and find their own peace. Together we shine the
blessing of Spirit in this place. And so it is. Amen.
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09.23.05 - Listening to Soul Mind
Those who realize that the world is an effect of the imagination and faith soon become the master of their experience. Our descent into the world of physicality is often times a struggle until we discover that spark of divine consciousness that has always been us! This adventurous earth journey is where we can exemplify all the virtues and qualities of the Creator in perfect harmony and in total alignment with Divine Will. Any situation we dislike, can be changed, often quickly and dramatically, if we simply turn our attention within, to the structure of consciousness to which the situation corresponds. Through conscious intent you can bring forth the necessary primal life force substance to miraculously manifest your desired outcome. No one rejects us except insofar as we have rejected ourselves or others. Lack of generosity towards others may manifest as poverty or some other conspicuous shortage, while generosity of spirit (including toward oneself) opens the natural channels of supply, sufficiency, and abundance. Hatred, resentment, and condemnation will pour their toxins into the body as well as the ethers, and one cannot be healthy while dispensing ill will.
As conscious beings, with soul mind and spirit, we hold the keys to the kingdom of heaven here on earth, the door to which opens as we open ourselves to ways of forgiveness, peace, kindness, good will, generosity of spirit, and nonresistance. This week I am going to ask you to function with your soul mind rather than your rational human mind. Our soul, or intuitive, mind is one of the greatest resources within us. It always has a never-ending supply of fresh ideas and creative thoughts just waiting for us. This mind is accessed through "that small inner voice," and it will always point you in the right direction and help you make the right decision if you will only listen. Yes, it burns brighter in those who have diligently striven to connect with their I AM presence but everyone can form a bond with this companion who directs, inspires, nurtures and even protects. You have no idea how the soul mind can assist until you move into harmony with it. All you need to do is to turn inward for spiritual sustenance. For the rest of this week when a problem or perplexing situation comes up seek no one else's assistance. Take it to your soul mind first. You'll likely want to chat about your new guidance with a friend, and that is wonderful, as long as you are not soliciting advice from outside yourself. The criteria being met is to hear your own small voice. For me, it always feels and sounds just like when I ponder something in a daydream. If you are not focused it might slip by because the soul is so subtle that making decisions from the soul mind can at ease by unnoticed when you first ask it. Pay attention fellow creators and remember that thought itself is template, a concept crying out for fulfillment. When you ask a question -- the answer is always given. Always.
Joining you in this endeavor,
Reverend Angela
BLESSING:
I am the Living Source. I am the consciousness of Oneness living in
a physical domain. I am part of a beautiful tapestry called Earth Creation
that floats within the universal order of All That Is. My being transmits
love from the inside out, as I attune to the Perfect Presence of inner peace
that penetrates all primal life.
Today I live as the spiritual ideal that has the wisdom and power to dispel
all destructive thoughts and energies that propose to disturb my worldly
space. I commune with the elixir of Spirit that palpitates from the inherent
core of my being. Reaching this heart of spirit, I consciously release its
emanations allowing this essence to burst forth in my life. The components
of love, peace, and truth that I embody shall level all concurrents of negativity
I meet and transmute it into the cosmic light of Oneness.
Maintaining a respect for the Divinity in all, I celebrate the Truth that everyone
and everything in my life is blessing and benefiting me today and always. I
believe that man and all his acts are the individualization of God, and as such
the people, and all they bring into my world is good, loving, joyous, and kind.
I live this day worthy of the Infinite Thinker that is expressing through me.
And so it is.
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