Shadows of The Soul

Meet Me in The Blend Going on two years now that I seemed to leave your view. The nights and days are difficult – the same for me and you. I’ve been working hard to learn just how to hold your hand. One day, when I master it, I’ll help you understand. Yesterday the hearts and rainbows, you smiled, I achieved lesson number 1 to help you know I did not leave. Thank you for your faith – I’m grateful that you do believe . . . Little signals help us both as we are forced to grieve. Lesson number two is what I mastered just last night. As you slept you felt me without tears – it was just right. So connected - yes we are and, as such we depend on truth and knowing that we’re both united – without end. When I master lesson number three, you’ll feel my hug without a tear – your heart will light up when we both think of the memories we made when both could feel each other’s touch. Thank you for your faith in love – I miss you just as much. When I master lesson number four there won’t be fear. I’ll dissolve regret and grief – you’ll be sure I’m right here. I have many lessons still to learn – and so do you. I now guide all loved ones with new wisdom strong and true. Lesson number five is ‘whispers’ . . . gently guide with thought. That’s perhaps one of the best of all that I’ve been taught. Lesson number six for me: beginning, meeting, end . . . It comes in dreams. Once mastered we meet loved ones in the blend. Lesson number seven melts distraction – still to learn . . . Those who live must channel peace, until it is their turn. Tonight, we will meet in your dreams - for now, a hug I’ll send. My whisper: have a day of joy – our ‘date night’: in the blend. ---- Voices Within While in the chrysalis, as wings take their form, Butterfly listens to Universal Energy’s gentle explanation to all in The Meadow. “I offer you ‘worry’ as a tool. Use it to pay attention to your inner wisdom and whispering angels. Tune into your iwwa whenever you feel concern.” Remembering the ‘concerns’ of caterpillars, always fearful of birds and so many things in The Meadow, Butterfly wonders, “But what if I can’t hear my iwwa?” Butterfly’s thoughts are answered, as Universal Energy hears all. “Dear Butterfly, that question is asked by every generation of all life in the Meadow. Namaste on your thoughtful query,” responds Universal Energy. “But how do you hear my thoughts?” asks Butterfly from deep inside the cocoon. “Yours is but just a single voice in a magnificent chorus of all in your generation. You might not hear the others as they ask, but take comfort in knowing that your thoughts are magnified by all who wonder from within their chrysalis. I am always listening.” A deep sigh of comfort is taken by all who feel the answer. Universal Energy continues, “During this part of your journey, you hear my voice in answer to your concerns. Once you emerge, my voice will be channeled through your iwwa. You hear me now, before rebirth. Once in the form you are to be so you may balance The Meadow, guidance will be offered by your iwwa. Listen well to remain true to the spirit that lives within you.” “Will my iwwa always be there to guide when I feel concern or worry?” ask all Butterflies separately, yet in precise unison from within their cocoons. “Yes,” reassures Universal Energy. At this point, a snake slithers, tapping interruption into the soil with its forked tongue. “This is untrue,” it hisses. “I know of many who have no iwwa. They are filled with anxiety and nervous tension. They lose their way through distraction and fear.” A chill fills the air. Butterflies from within their cocoons all shiver simultaneously at the interruption. “Deep breath,” whispers Universal Energy. All from within their cocoons listen and follow Universal Energy’s directions....... --- The Deep Dive for Love Areas of focus 1) Struggle as a Gift 2) Leaning on Love 3) The Choices We Make 4) Courage & Distraction 5) Numbing Essential Questions: 1) Why would anyone avoid the struggle? 2) What interferes with leaning on love? 3) How can you know when you’re choosing toxicity over healing? 4) Why would someone choose toxic behavior? 5) How does one cultivate courage? 6) How can you tell when you self-distract? Ideally, love is shared between two people who see forever in each other’s eyes, and they grow old together, embracing challenges as they arise with courage, confidence, and mutual effort. Each empathizes with the other, drops whatever they are doing to mend any accidental offences, and prioritizes the other above all else. Earning and sharing trust are at the forefront of their union and they travel life’s sacred journey, hand-in-hand, without making excuses for not showing up emotionally. But what if only one has self-expectation of showing up for the partner while the partner has no such self-expectation? What if only one shows up emotionally – and the other expects this one-sided deal will go on forever, without offering the same? Make no mistake about it: love can be as frightening as it is rewarding. Those who dare to embark upon the true journey, walk a sacred path to touch eternity – as that is the spark in the eyes and hearts of those who embrace this rare and precious experience. Each struggle is a gift – an opportunity to show how well you, as a team, can handle it........