NftU: Acing…
Great big, innovative, world changing ideas… are plentiful, China.
People who take tiny little baby steps towards them, are rare.
You are so acing this life,
The Universe
Archive for category spirit
NftU: You can do it…
You can do it, China.
It’s why you’re there.
And it’s why I’m here -
The Universe
JFT: Our own recovery
| March 10 | Our own recovery |
“The steps are our solution. They are our survival kit. They are our defense against addiction, a deadly disease. Our steps are the principles that make our recovery possible.”
Basic Text, p. 19
NftU: …for the rest of their life.
I bet you could do something for someone today, China, who’d remember it for the rest of their life.
In a good way.
On your mark, get set…
The Universe
NftU: Chocolate in my Peanut Butter
When something difficult or painful happens, China, always look to see what it makes possible that wouldn’t have otherwise been possible.
Like a new adventure, a closer friendship, or chocolate in your peanut butter.
Everything makes you better,
The Universe
NftU: Birthdays
Never underestimate the immense importance of someone’s birthday, China, to that same someone, on that very day.
It’s like, really, really HUGE.
Especially when you appreciate that they chose it, probably one million years ago, surrounded by the wisest of the wise, scared to pieces by rumors of tigers, volcanoes, and cough medicine. Yet encouraged, nevertheless, by tales of romance, adventure, and… you.
Really.
No, really!
Thanks,
The Universe
NftU: The coolest person
What if, China, the coolest person on the planet didn’t know they were the coolest person on the planet? Just because of a few self doubts, a few trace fears, or the occasional twang of inadequacy. Or because they somehow thought fame, or wealth, or popularity mattered. Or because they just didn’t know the effect they had on others.
It would be a pity, huh? An absolute travesty. And of course, telling them wouldn’t achieve much because they’d never believe you. Never. They’d be too modest to accept it. Too naïve to believe it. And too cool to think it mattered.
So… well… ah… let’s just leave it at that -
The Universe
NftU: non-efficient
Of all the things that matter, China, that really and truly matter, working more efficiently and getting more done is not among them.
Chill,
The Universe
NftU: Made for you
As if the most accomplished among you didn’t have their own piercing doubts, fears, and worries; didn’t have spells when they believed they were inadequate, lost, and dependent; hadn’t at times felt downhearted, discouraged, and all alone in the world.
Yet still, China, you know their names.
It’s like time and space were made for you,
The Universe
FairyGate: The Back-40 at the House-of-Chaos gets transformed into a fae-gate.
Faery Gate
I know I’m not supposed to do it, but I can’t stand it anymore. I completely understand that “no gates, bridges or other thoroughfares are to be built, opened or unblocked to allow the free transfer of beings from fae-to-terrin.”
Bollocks.
I’m building one. In the back-40 of the House-of-Chaos I’m building a fairy gate. It will open on the Summer Solstice of 2010. Just try and stop me.
In preparation, here is a list of plants to make the fae more welcome in the garden. Since this is the last week of February, and I’m convinced that Spring, in all her glory, is right around the corner…I better get crackin’ on the yard plans.
Try planting some of these faery favorites in your garden!
[ from: http://www.afaeryhunt.com/fairyfun.htm ]
- BLUEBELLS: Faeries are summoned to their midnight revels and dances by the ringing of these tiny flowers.
- FERNS: Pixie faeries are especially fond of ferns. One story tells of a young woman who accidentally sat on a fern, and instantly a faery man appeared and forced her to promise to watch over his faery son and remain in Faeryland for a year and a day. Ferns make nice soft beds for the little guys.
- FOXGLOVE: The name “foxglove” came from the words “folk’s glove.” Folks referred to little people, or faeries. One legend says that faeries gave the blossoms to foxes to wear as gloves so they would not get caught raiding the chicken coop. According to another legend, if you picked foxglove, you would offend the faeries. And if the faeries stole your baby, the juice of the foxglove would help to get it back. In some stories, foxglove appears as a faery’s hat. Foxglove can sometimes heal and sometimes hurt. It is a poisonous plant, but it is also used as medicine to treat heart disease.
- HEATHER: lights the flame of fairy passions and may open the gates between the fairy world and our own.
- MUSHROOMS: Used by faeries as tables and stools. The species Amanita is the red and white mushrooms very poisonous….
- PANSIES: These may be used in fairy love potions.
- POPPIES: These will bring faeries into your dreams.
- PRIMROSES: Primroses are one key into faeryland. There is a German legend about a little girl who found a doorway covered in flowers, and when she touched it with a primrose, the door opened up, leading into an enchanted faery castle.
- RAGWORT, CABBAGE STALKS, GRASS and STRAW: All of these were used by faeries for transportation in the same manner as a witch uses a broom.
- ROSES: The sweet smell and soft petals of roses attract faeries to your garden. A popular love spell uses roses. Sprinkle rose petals under your feet and dance on them softly while asking the Faery for a blessing on your magic
- SAFFRON CROCUS: The stamens from this fall flowering crocus constitute the herb saffron. Any food prepared with saffron is a favorite faery food. Saffron used as a dye will turn cloth a royal gold. Such cloth is very valuable to faeries.
- THYME: Wear a sprig of thyme to increase your ability to see the wee ones. Thyme may also be planted by the doors and windows of your house to invite the fairies to come inside.
- TULIPS: The faeries like to use the tulip bloom to put their babies to bed.
Some other faery favorites are rosemary, heartsease, and forgetmenots.
NftU: Looking for crazy
Sometimes, China, having more fun and being happier comes from looking for each in crazy, new places; instead of waiting for them to come from where you’ve found them before or where others are now finding them.
And I do mean crazy. Not just from the old standbys of travel, adventure, and romance, but from stretching, reaching, and growing. Accepting new responsibilities for your happiness, totally accepting others, and grasping even higher ideals. Philosophically taking yourself to places few have ever dared before.
Red hot smokin’ love,
The Universe
NftU: B I G
A few words on perspective:
In all of time and space, China, there is no challenge, pothole, mountain, chasm, hurdle, or foe larger than you. Not even close. Although if all you use to size them up are your physical senses… good luck!
Tallyho,
The Universe
NftU: See good in others…
The more you find good in another, China, the more you’ll find good in yourself.
No matter who that “other” is.
Happy, happy Monday -
The Universe
NftU: All the time in the world…
Sometimes, China, when things take longer than you thought they would, it’s just a gentle reminder from your greater self (me), that you have more time than you thought, and that there’s a journey to enjoy.
Yeah, like all the time in the world.
The Universe
NftU: Self-discipline
You’re right, China; too much self-discipline will discourage your playful, wandering imagination. It’ll snuff out the flames of inspiration and creativity. And it’ll weigh you down with routines and logic. It simply isn’t “spiritual.”
But, then, neither is too little.
Tallyho,
The Universe
DBW: Remove your own impurities
One by one, little by little, moment by moment, a wise man should remove his own impurities, as a simth removes his dross from silver. – Buddha…
NftU: Fearless Flowers
A super-secret, double-reminder for all fearless flowers:
If you but soak up the sunlight you are given, drink each drop of water I send, and strive only to be yourself, life shall quicken in your roots, spirit shall raise you into the light, and your bloom will inspire the world.
You see, China… I do all the hard stuff.
The Universe
Wing-Deep Ice Water (poem)
[Ed.Note: This was written 082508 ]
Wing deep ice water, drenches the soul,
Waterlogged feathers we run from the hole.
Those who burn brightly, attract weaker sparks,
We do what we can to inspire their quarks.
Still others would try to tie our flame to their ground,
Then wonder why we resist to become lower bound.
It is what it is and we are what we are,
Flame to flame. Heart to heart. Each of us is a star.
NftU: Think that you are beautiful…
[Editor Note: This is beautiful and timely and I want all my good, beautiful friends read and pay attention to this too. Sometimes it is a long, hard road out of hell. But its a beautiful journey and if we stay mindful and awake when Mara stares us down and we refuse to blink. I'm glad I have you all with me on this journey. I am honored by your prescience and compassion when I'm hurting and I'm glad that I can be a good friend, as well as receive that blessing myself. The light in me honors and respects the light in you.]
Think that it’s fun, China, that you’re guided, and that all is well; that there’s time, that life is easy, and that the best has yet to come.
Think that the reasons that elude you will one day catch up, that the lessons that have stumped you will one day bring joy, and that the sorrows that have crippled you will soon give you wings.
Think that you’re important, that you cannot fail, and that happiness always returns.
And think that you’re beautiful, China.
I do.
The Universe
NftU: No Bad News
The good news, China, is that really and truly there’s never, ever been any such thing as bad news, and you’ll see this one day, if you don’t already.
Not that you weren’t one heck of a rebounder when you thought there was…
Tallyho,
The Universe
Kuyo
Kuyo is the practice by which Dharmakara perfects his “humble and dynamic role as student”. The humbler he became, the more Buddhas he discovers. The more Buddhas he discovered, the humbler he became, eventually losing all attachment to his own ideas and opinions.
NftU: Happy Endings
All endings, China, are happy endings.
If you even believe in endings.
Whah!!
The Universe
NftU: I was the turkey all along…. (Gir reference)
Ever have that feeling, China, that your life, your true work, has not yet begun?
Ever feel like you’re here for something more than you’ve yet identified? And that a billion eyes are upon you, just waiting for the prophecy to unfold?
Hmmmmmm…….
And, have you also ever wanted something so badly that all your wishing, hoping, and praying kept you from seeing that you had it all along?
Precisely,
The Universe
NftU: Laugh
When people see, for the first time, how everyone else on the planet is just another version of themselves – the same spark of God except for the pressures and desires unique to each life – some laugh, some cry, and some laugh until they cry.
May you live your life, China, so that when this day dawns for you, you’re among those who laugh and laugh and laugh.
Tallyho, ho, ho -
The Universe
NftU: End Results
First, China, completely forget about who, how, and when. Then, decide only upon what you want, the end result, with as much clarity as possible. I’ll shuffle the deck, the magic show will begin, and jokers won’t be all that are wild.
Gosh, you’re so much fun to watch when you read these things.
Deal,
The Universe
NftU: in love…with you.
Every day, China, someone new falls in love with you.
Sometimes many more.
You can’t deny it,
The Universe
NftU: 5 Minutes in a Dark Room
Anything worth having, China, is worth thinking about, every day, for 5 minutes, in a dark room, wearing a really huge smile.
Shamu slippers optional.
Tallyho,
The Universe
NftU: Miracles on Me
Have you noticed, China, that all great accomplishments require 4 things:
A dream, action, patience, and a whole bunch of miracles?
The miracles part is on me.
1, 2, 3, Me -
The Universe
NftU: Gutsy/Teacher
Do you know what we used to call you before you leapt into the jungles of time and space, China?
“Gutsy.”
Do you know what we call you now?
“An example.”
Do you know what we’ll call you when you return?
“Teacher.”
Tallyho,
The Universe