The Other Side

I was just speaking with my Uncle who is 86 years old. I love him. We always had such good times together. He's very witty even now. When I was a kid he would always tell me I was his favorite niece. Well ... I'm his only niece, so that was a long-standing joke we had together.

We were discussing what we think happens after we die. He asked me if I would want to know what it's like on the other side. My answer was a resounding yes! I have an inclination to believe that it's more beautiful than anything here on Earth. Yet I'm not ready to find out anytime soon. I still have many adventures to experience here.

Do you want to know what's on the other side when it's your time to cross over? I'd love to hear what you think. Post a comment below ...

Peruvian Cereus - infrared effect

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'

When We Forgive

Yesterday I was angry; so very angry. Snapping like a mad woman. I didn't even want to be around myself. I was angry that all those souls in Paris were killed and others injured. Their families are grieving their loss. I know what that feels like. Losing someone you love creates such a void. I trust in God that He walks beside me always, including this part of my journey. I am not alone in my grief.

I know at a deep level that I must forgive the perpetrators of this crime. If I don't, I will be part of their darkness and that's not who I really am. That's not who any of us are. I also know that I must turn to God for grace, stability, and comfort. I know that humanity must come together and spread light. For we are beings of light, wearing this overcoat we call our bodies. We are all spiritual beings, having a human experience. Life. Love. Forgive.

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'

There is No Death

Yesterday I was thinking of my Mom and missing being able to talk to her so I asked God to give me a sign that she's happy. Within an hour, as I was checking my email, a message came in from a blog that I follow. The title was THERE IS NO DEATH. There it was ... my sign. The gist of the message was that when we leave our physicality, we transform into a different dimension. I know in my heart that it's true. And I'm profoundly grateful for the confirmation.

Today's image is of the flower from my garden; just a different version of the image I posted previously. In essence, it's a glorious metaphor.

Take good care of yourself and each other. Namaste'

A Change of Worlds

"There is no death, only a change of worlds." - Chief Seattle

I've spoken to many of my friends and family about what my Mom experienced before she passed away. And when I tell them what she told me the day before she passed, there have been varied reactions. Some sighed; some cried; some were in stunned silence.

What she told me was that her Mother, my wonderful and loving Grandmother, came to her in a dream. Grandma held out her hand to Mom. Mom took her hand and they walked together. Then Mom woke up. She told me that she was disappointed that she woke up; that she wanted to stay with her Mom.

She described it as a dream, but I'm convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that Grandma came to help her take the journey home; that miraculous instant when our essence leaves our physical body.

We all want assurance that when our time comes to leave this world, someone we love will be there to help guide us home. We want to know that we will be with our loved ones again for the grand reunion our souls long for. We want to know that we will leave our suffering behind; that we will find our soul to be in the presence of God. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. So it just makes sense that, while we're having this human experience, we would like reassurance that we will go back to our "oneness."

I miss my Mom tremendously. I've found myself picking up the phone to call her several times in the past week. I will always talk to her, even though she is gone from this world. I know she hears me because I keep seeing signs of her that present themselves unexpectedly. I like to think of them as "Mom winks." They give me peace and comfort.

While looking for a pair of earrings today, I saw the necklace she gave me with "Mother" engraved on it. It was part of a set that she purchased for us. Hers was engraved with  "Daughter."

She gave me her journal and told me not to read it until she had passed. I keep looking at it but haven't found my way to reading it just yet. The time will come. Just not now.

Take care of yourself and each other.

Mom's Transition

March 26, 1923 - September 24, 2015

My Mom made her transition yesterday from this earth plane to wherever her next great adventure is. She took a huge piece of my heart with her, but my consolation is knowing that she is no longer tethered to an oxygen tank or reliant on handfuls of pills to keep her going. She hated that. 

What she loved was music, dancing, flowers, fragrant candles, firelight, starry Arizona nights, ribbon Christmas candy, doughnuts (smiling), chocolate ... just to name a few. But what she loved more than all of that was all of us! 

I'm convinced that she is already having a grand reunion with my brother and all of her loved ones that have gone before her. In fact, I spoke with her the day before she passed and she told me of a dream she had the night before. Her mother had come to her and held out her hand. Mom took Grandma's hand and they walked together. Then Mom woke up. She expressed to me how disappointed she was that she had to wake up. 

I believe Grandma had come to tell her that she was going home because she went home the following morning. She was ready. She was not afraid. She passed in her sleep. I'm grateful for that. It's the way we'd all like to go out, I think.

We will all miss you, Mom, but we are confident that we have a new Guardian Angel now. Put in a good word to the Big Guy for us, OK?

And here's a poem from me to you ...

 Hidden Mystery
By Fred Burks

In the deepest depths of you and me
In the deepest depths of we
Lies the most beautiful jewel
Shining forth eternally

Within that precious jewel
Within that priceless piece of we
Lies a time beyond all time
Lies a place beyond all space

Within that sacred source of radiance
Lies a love beyond all love
Waiting
          Waiting
                    Waiting
Ever so patiently

Waiting for you, waiting for me
Waiting patiently for all to see
The beauty that is you inside of me
The beauty that is me inside of thee

In the deepest depths of you and me
In the deepest depths of we
Lies the love and wisdom
Of all Eternity

In Memoriam

Today is the fifth anniversary of my brother's passing. I can't believe it's been this long. He was my only sibling.

Gone but never forgotten, I truly believe he is still with us in spirit. The soul never dies.

We had some good times and some less than good, but I thank him for being a major player in my life's "movie." I love you, Mike! Namaste'