You are Always Supported

In the darkest times of our lives we learn the most. God will never ever give you more than you can handle. Just look up and you will find His loving hand outstretched to you. Look to your footprint and you will find only one set, for it is during these times that He carries you. ~ACN

We all have dark times in our lives. Times when things are tough for us, when we lack financial support, or when we lose someone, lose our jobs or things are just not going right for us.

It is during these times that we feel we are always alone, that we are the only ones going through the experience that we are having. I recall the times during my divorce when I felt so alone and believed that I was the only one in the whole wide world going through this experience. One day I turned the television on and saw a programme on the breakdown of the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Suddenly it struck me that I was not the only one in this position, that there were others in the world who would experience the same range of emotions that I was feeling at that time. I learned so much about myself, my children, my family and friends during this very dark time for me. I learned that I could be tough, that I could endure a vast amount of pain and that I was strong enough to stand on my own and be my own person. Yes, I learned so much.

There are also times in our lives when we feel that we just cannot take another moment of that which we are experiencing. We believe that we no longer have the strength or wisdom to face another day of our “suffering”. Our “suffering” lessens as we realise that we are sent only that with which we can cope and never a gram more. We need only to raise our eyes heavenward and know that our Divine is with us. All we need to do is ask for support from our Divine and it will be instantly granted. Reach up and take the hand that is offered you by Him. If you were to look at your footprints in an esoterically manner you would most certainly see one set of prints upon the sand. This is simply because you are carried in your dark times by your Divine and it is His footprints that you see upon the sand.

Some of us question why we have chosen such difficult lives, filled with many, many lessons. Yet others of us ask why we are facing the same lesson in yet another experience. It is only when we have “gotten” the lesson, learned from it, acknowledged what we have learned from it and then let that lesson go that we can move on to the next one. It sounds so easy and really it is. We have only to un-clutter our minds and come to a place of acceptance to see the vast array of opportunities that present themselves to us which will open doors to a positive outcome from the particular experience.

For those of us with extremely hard and tough life lessons which are not repetitive, I ask that you realise this; it is only an old soul that chooses to experience difficult lessons at a rapid rate, for it is when the soul is old that it starts to journey toward guiding others. If we were not of the experience, how would we be able to council those in future lives? Some of us also chose to experience rapid growth to experience what may well be two soul lives in one earth life experience. Be in gratitude for this as you are blessed to so experience such an earth life.

Each time we journey to Mother Earth, or any other plane for that matter, we are accompanied by many guides and Angels who are with us in a supportive role. We have only to ask and they will immediately jump into action guiding us, showing us doors of opportunity, introducing us to people who will be instrumental in supporting us in achieving the goal of learning and growth. Our guides lead us to where we must be in order to effectively learn and grow. Open your mind to access their wisdom and direction. All that they do for us is done in absolute Divine Love.

Graciously accept the lessons that you have come to learn. Be at one with them. Know that you will emerge stronger and wiser from the experience. Be in gratitude for that which you have learned and never forget that you are held in absolute love by your Divine.

In love and light,

Amanda

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Inner Traits

When I look within my soul, I will find my inner child, I will find my inner Goddess, I will find my inner strength, I will find unconditional love, I will find peace. I am blessed to have found these. ~ACN

Our souls are made up of very many various aspects. It comprises the whole of our being. It holds within it our ability to be child-like, to be sensual, to love, to be peaceful, and to be joy and so many more. Each and every little character trait is held within our souls.

It is up to us to allow all these character traits out to play. There are times in our lives when it becomes so important for us to do this. Look back in your life and establish when you were last child-like. A time when you could jump up and down and play in the mud or walk down the street, hopping in and out of the water after it had rained or when you picked up a pencil crayon and coloured in.

As adults we often think that in order to appear mature, we are not allowed to behave in a child-like fashion. Well the good news is you can. The next time it rains, run outside and play in the puddles and mud allowing the mud to squish through your toes. Laugh at the most absurd things just as a child would. Have a pillow fight with your spouse and gleefully enjoy the feathers floating down around you or colour in or paint whenever you feel like it and do not worry what anyone else may think or say. If another comments on your behaviour, invite them to join you in your play.

Just as you can now be child-like, be sensuous. Celebrate the woman or man that you are. Ladies, wear the sexy underwear that makes you feel beautiful and goddess like. Gents do what you feel it takes you to be the real man, be gentle, be wise, and be strong. Spoil yourself with simple things. Be romantic to yourself. Look at yourselves with clear, fresh eyes and know that the ability to be the Goddess or God lies within you being.

Each of us had gone through trials and tribulations. From each experience we endure, we grow and develop strengths and wisdom. Sometimes we allow this to show to the world. At other times we hide them deep within ourselves as the experience was extremely hard and difficult to journey. Once we have accepted our experience and then let it go we are able to draw on this strength and wisdom and bring it into our current life to use as and when is needed. Reach within yourself and draw on this for it will serve you each day.

Give thanks for all that you can be today. Give thanks for all that lies within your being. Give thanks for You.

In love and light,

Amanda

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“Be” the Music in Your Life.

Let music fill your soul... let it lift you high. Sing and dance today, smile and laugh today, let music fill your soul. ~ ACN

Music! Such a small little word, yet one whose magic works upon the soul.

Music has the ability to take us to places where we, in a conscious form, may battle to go on our own. It can raise us up and can allow us to float gently within the nether reaches of our minds. It can comfort us and it can bring us back from the depths of depression. It reminds us of places and people and can bring to us a range of emotions so vast.

For many years, my bitter and angry years, I hid from music. I was afraid to feel and express my emotions that may just have emerged from listening to music. I had always been a music child, my favourite being that of the 60’s and 70’s. I have never really had a good singing voice and battled as a child to keep a beat. Yet in those years I could, with abandon, sing to my hearts delight and boogie as none other. In those years, I was full of confidence and knew on a inner level my worth and deservingness. In my child mind I believed that I could sing like a nightingale and dance as well as Margot Fonteyn. I was free to be me. Sadly, I lost freedom as life battered and knocked me this way and that with each choice I made and music was no more. With no self-belief, self-worth and self-love, I simply was too afraid. I lost my inhibition to be me.

When we become locked in our angry, bitter worlds we lose sight of the things that can heal us, the things that bring us joy and the things that keep us going. I doubt that there is one amongst us that can claim to a life that is constantly happy, where nothing affects us or brings us down. We have all had experiences in life when we have missed another, felt alone or lonely, or been down in the dumps. When in these times we must look to the tools around us that can lift our spirits for it is when we are in this frame that we allow and can see opportunities that come to us and are able to take action upon them.

Music soothes our souls. It brings us to the wonderful state of being where we can “be”. Sure, anger can bring us to the same place if we allow it to be constructive. Yet anger is a negative emotion and so often we fail to see outside of our anger, seeing only what is inside the emotion and not the bigger picture. Listen to the lyrics of your favourite music and correlate it to your life. Feel the rhythm of the music in each fibre of your being. Allow it to seep within you and touch your soul, awakening it, delighting in it. Pick up a drum (or a pot if you don’t have a drum) and make your own music feeling the beat of each stoke of your hand (or spoon if you’re using a pot). Let your body take over and sway and dance to it. Use your voice, the instrument given you by your Divine for this purpose. Be child-like in your musical experience.

Take a chance on your life today. Turn up the volume of your favourite album. Lose yourself within the notes that flow forth. Let your body go, relaxing to the sounds that surround you, drawing them into your being, allowing it to touch your soul. As you lose yourself to the music, feel the corners of your mouth turn up into a smile. Care not what others say, simply do it. This is about you and not those around you. “Be” the Music in your life today.

In love and light,

Amanda

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Challenges

Each day brings forth its own challenges. Be with them expecting nothing, wanting nothing and receiving everything, for all that you receive will be what you need. Accept with joy and love and be at peace in the moment.~ACN

I have yet to have a day in my life where I am not faced with a challenge of some sort or another. Whether it is a service failure, a problem with the children or my family or one of my friends is in need, each day brings its own issues. Often, well mostly, these issues are my own. I have allowed them to affect me. My ability to accept and work with it is the point here.

We often set ourselves up for disappointment and failure because we expect something to happen, and then it doesn’t or we want something and it does not materialise. We become our own worst enemies and second guess ourselves, placing unnecessary stress upon ourselves.

When something happens in our lives that is out of our control, in other words, unforeseen circumstances create an outcome, we must accept that it is so and that nothing we do is going to change it. In these instances, we should clearly remember that everything is as it should be at this time. Accept that the moment is now and in the now you can only handle what is before you. Once we do this, we are able to move forward and find creative solutions to the issue at hand.

When we “go into effect” we find ourselves behaving in bizarre ways and react totally out of our usual character. We may jump up and down, throwing a temper tantrum, shout at someone, toss things around, stamp our feet or cuss at the closest person to us. We should take care to remember that emotion is only energy in motion. Emotional outbursts of these kinds serve no one, least of all you. In fact, they serve only to create blockages within your being, elevate your blood pressure, and lower your sugar levels and prevent you from reaching a solution to your problem.

When we expect nothing, nothing can disappoint us. When we want nothing, we lack nothing. With this in mind, not expecting anything and not wanting anything, we open ourselves up to receiving what the Universe can and will bring us. We realise that what we need will be provided for. There is now no longer a need to “go into effect” because our needs are being met.

Be open to accepting what the Universe brings you. Receive in gratitude with Joy, Love and Peace within your heart all that you are given by your Divine.

In love and light,

Amanda

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Happy Fathers Day Dad

Happy Fathers Day, Dad

How I miss you presence in my life dear Dad,

How I miss your quiet, gentle smile,

I see your face so often,

Looking gently down upon me.

Your wisdom, so quiet yet so profound,

You taught me so many things.

Your love of God all so consuming,

You showed me right from wrong.

Never one to judge another,

You gave you love to many,

You tried so hard to be a good father

And I know that you were one I am proud of.

Your hair so dark, your eyes so blue,

Your hands so large, yet gentle too.

Your humour dry, your laughter light,

Your caring love of others so great.

You taught me to face each day with grace,

To never look down on others.

You taught me that others are what they are

And we should love them none the less.

Your presence filling every room,

Yet you were so gentle.

Others looked to you for guidance

And saw your greatness and loved your for what you were.

I miss you Dad,

Yet know that you are there,

You are the Angel that guides me now

Thank you for your love dear Dad,

Thank you for what I now know.

Thank you for being my Dad,

I love and miss you so much,

And wish you were still here.

Happy Fathers Day Dad.

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The Beauty of Glow Worms

Our beauty shines from within, it glows like little glow worms lighting the night sky; it competes with the sunshine and brightens the world sending peaceful vibrations to all around. Let your beauty shine. ~ ACN

Have you ever looked closely at a glow worm? It is such an unassuming little creature. Greyish brown in colour, one barely sees it in the daytime. Yet when the evening comes, it becomes this magical being that is able to shine its bright little light at the end of its body and with its little friends can be quite a sight to see in a tree at night.

We have only to let our beauty shine and we light up the world just like the little glow worm does. Now some of you, I am sure, are sitting there reading this and thinking; “I am not beautiful”. We consider beauty to be only that of our bodies. Yet beautiful in body or not, we all, each and every one of us, has beauty within our souls. We are all innately beautiful. Our Divine created us, each with our own unique qualities. Yet with each of us He created us in and with beauty. Your beauty may be your ability to gently touch another with your words, or you may be able to express your beauty through your artworks. Your beauty may be your ability to heal another or to make them laugh. There are millions of ways in which our beauty can be shown. Collectively look at yourself and see your beauty for what it is.

Now we can chose to hide this from the world or we can chose to share it with the world. When we share our beauty, we raise the vibration of those around us as well as the vibration of the planet. When we recognise this and accept it for what it is, we are able to reach a state of peace. As we reach the state of peace the vibration of the planet and those around us rises even more. Isn’t this just so awesome? I sure think so.

Now imagine, just as the glow worm makes a real impact of beauty when it has its little friends all around it, and all of them are shining their little lights, just how awesome would it be if we all shone our beauty into the world. Kapam! One huge surge of energy to raise the vibration of our world! How awesome is that?

Let’s be little glow worms today. Let your beauty shine its light into the world and in so doing bring peace to the plant, our world, Mother Earth.

In love and light,

Amanda

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