sakhaiva
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My Tagline:
tomorrow is another day
My Interests:
Meditation, Charity, History, Music, Books, Education, Gardening, Art, Environment, Holistic living, Yoga, Health, Recovery, Fitness, Family, Parenting, Pets, hiking, archery, backpacking, astronomy, kayaking, gardening, photography
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
JS Bach, Rutter, Anonymous 4, Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins, Zap Mama, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Baritones in general
Who Inspires Me:
Gustavo Dudamel
My organizations and affiliations:
Sierra Club
My favorite spiritual activities:
laying on a quilt watching the clouds float by
Who I'm praying for:
all the little ones
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Peaceful
What's your spiritual type?:
Undefinable - These labels (and most labels) don't work for me.
About Me
Thanks for stopping by. I'm not going to be posting as I'm occupied elsewhere. Its been fun and I appreciate the nice people I"ve met along the way.
For the record - I'm just an everyday non-militant athiest / agnostic single mom.
Peace to you.
My Basics
Gender: Female
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Relationship Status: Rather Not Say
Faiths:
Agnostic
Faith Description: I'm an existential humanist.
sakhaiva's Journal
OK I confess - I'm a BNet Addict.
Posted: Apr 24, 2008 11:19 AM
What with the threads DOWN due to the DOWN server, I too have been very very down.... like an archer with no target..... like a hiker... (more)
Quotes from the LOL Cat Bible...
Posted: Apr 17, 2008 3:30 AM
Thank you Xristocharis for this wonderful kitty bible translation :) I had no idea that cats, too, were theistic. Today's reading... (more)
Learning to Clear the River of Life
Posted: Apr 8, 2008 2:55 PM
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. There are no mistakes,... (more)
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When we have created a sanctuary in our home, it can be jarring to have the outside world come in. It is easy to share our space with those we know well, but often strangers are asked in as household help, contractors, or technicians that help us make our homes more comfortable. Acquaintances of our spouses or children also bring something new and different into our space. If we resist their presence, treating it as an intrusion, we restrict the free flow of energy and may miss the gift they bring. Instead, we can choose to treat their energy as an exchange of gifts as well as an exercise in acceptance.
Before their arrival, we can prepare by envisioning light surrounding our bodies and radiating outward from the core of our homes. We may want to create a calm and welcoming environment by playing meditation music or lighting incense. We can remove tension for all involved by putting away our valuables. Then when they arrive, we claim our boundaries by guiding them through their visit-asking them to remove their shoes, offering coasters or a place to set down tool boxes, and indicating by example to speak softly or not use harsh language. If something still causes stress, we can remember that what begins as an irritation to an oyster becomes a pearl. After they depart, we can burn sage and clear our space if we like but not without first finding the pearl.
Finally, remember that we learn about life by relating with others. People may have been sent to our homes because we ignored some of the universe's messengers outside. Our homes need not be a way to keep people out but can be the place where we are ourselves while accepting and allowing other's choices. When we share the joy of our homes, we radiate our light rather than hide it behind closed doors. The more we do this, the more the outside world can become like the sanctuary we've created inside.
http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2006/5095.html
Make it a Great Weekend Be -Safe Enjoy Xo M:)~ - May 30, 2008 - 10:27 AM