Facing Challenge and Change in a post 2012 World.

The days, months and years beyond 2012 are all about balancing polarity and the changes and challenges that come about because of the balancing process.  The process is actually happening faster than expected.  The old paradigms of religion and culture are starting even now to break down.  Corporate greed and the dominance of the wealthy class is being exposed and starting to crack.
You have been hearing, I’m sure, of the disclosures and whistle blowers that are filling the front pages and the television news stories.  Genetically modified foods, government surveillance of the people.  Even religious figures and politicians are being shown for what they are rather than what they appear to be.
When we hear these things often our reaction is ‘see I told you so’, or ‘oh no not another one’.   Or we get angry and self righteous.  This affirms all the conspiracy theories we have heard,  we might have a fear reaction that the government is out to get us now.  That is a big response to the growing firearm controversy in the USA.  These are truly all signs that the old negative structures are breaking down.
This breaking down of paradigms is happening on all levels.  There are galactic changes but those are too far away for most of us to notice them.
There are planetary changes.  This should be obvious; powerful storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, heat waves, long heavy winters, wildfires, glacial melting.  Have you heard about any of these in the news?These are all part of balancing of negativity.  Our lovely planet has been dug up, mined, warred upon, drilled to the point that it has to change.  It is changing.  But again recognize this for what it is.  Do not go into fear.  Make preparations or leave if you live in an area affected by these occurrences.
The cultural and individual changes and challenges we will talk about in subsequent writings.   Just remember this:  You are safe, you are not alone, and at least on a soul level you have chosen to be here. 

There is no turning back....

It doesn't matter whether you believe that we have turned a corner in consciousness.   It does matter the decisions you make.   "The attainment of wisdom is slow and painful, and few are willing to relinquish familiar views (even if they're inaccurate);  resistance to change or growth is considerable."  (POWER VS. FORCE by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.
However, if you make the decision, and truly intend to change there is no turning back.  

Nothing That is Flawed...

Two short quotes from Robert Schwartz' YOUR SOUL'S GIFT are very poignant and impactful.
"There is nothing that is flawed or to be fixed."  and "Part of the process of re-membering is to understand one's full responsibility for the creation of one's own life and to stop making such self-judgements."
The challenges and the bliss that we encounter in our lives has been created, drawn to us, for a reason.   We did it that way... We created it... Yes even the challenges.   It is not an easy concept to grasp but if we can simply start taking responsibility for all in our lives... the positive AND the negative then we can start doing something about it.  If we created it we can un create it.  If we have created something wonderful... we can create more of that...There is nothing in our lives that is flawed.  It is perfect the way it is...  Don't judge yourself for challenges in your life, celebrate it for being there to remind you who you are as a spirit having an experience in a body.  

26 Acts of Kindness, 3 Days of love...

Some ideas and actions to improve the world:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacob-devaney/26-acts_b_2332636.html

Do Yourself a Favor and See...

Look in a mirror and see God

Look at the sun, the moon, the stars and see God

Look at the tree, the bird, the animal, forests, hills, mountains and see God
All of it is God

Even the enemy is God
If we can see God in all things we can start healing the separation that the Earth experience provides and We can further the change
 speed the change
 be the change
So do yourself a favor and the planet
and see...

Change, 2012

How do you handle change?  Often it is difficult to handle change, especially when we are faced with a lot of change suddenly.  There is a lot of talk about what will happen in December when we reach the date that some have said will be the end of the world.  It is because of the shifts going on in our planet that has brought about the changes taking place.  And if we are afraid of the end of the world we see the changes taking place as foretelling total destruction.   All that is going on in the world is just that, change.  Not the end of the world.  I like this quote from Gregg Braden in his book WALKING BETWEEN THE WORLDS; the science of Compassion.
“The laws of creation assure us that to the degree change is judged and discouraged, to that degree is change experienced in life as challenge.”
Change is happening, it has always happened.  Whether the shift in energy of the planet in this time, 2012, has anything to do with the change that is happening doesn’t matter.  Expect change, roll with it, encourage it, don’t judge it as bad or good... 

What it Means to "Be....."

Remember that quote from Gandhi that we see often?  “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Have you ever really thought about what that means?  It means that there will never really be peace in the world till you are peaceful.  If you are not able to find peace within yourself, if you get angry when someone cuts you off on the road, if you are judgemental of someone who is not like yourself, you will never find peace within yourself. 
There is good news, however.  If you set your intent... declare to yourself that it is your intention to ‘be the change’, intend to heal those things in you that need healing, become the peace you wish to see in the world, things will start to change for you. 
The intention is enough to get it started and awareness and paying attention to your inner guidance will keep it going.  The other good thing is that once you start working on these things for yourself that energy moves out into your world.   It will effect your children, your husband, your friends, your enemies and the planet itself.  
This is what it means to “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

It Will Change...

It can be difficult to maintain ones composure when the world feels like it is falling apart around you.  And when that happens, whether it is a shooting at a theater, more war stories on the news, disconcerting politics or even something personal like ones health or family, one really just has to step back, quiet yourself down and take some deep breaths. 
There are a lot of things at play presently including mercury in retrograde, so we need not blame ourselves if things aren’t playing out right.  Just be aware of how we are dealing with what happens in our life and in the world.   As the old saying goes, if you don’t like what is happening, just wait awhile, it will change.   And I think that especially applies now.  It will change...

Make Your Part Positive...

We are already past the halfway point in this momentous year of change, 2012. When 2012 passes and the world is still here and the wars are still being fought and the banks and huge corporations are still fighting for ever so much more money, those that have heard all of the fearful predictions but still live in the old energy will say that is has been just another year.  But it isn’t just another year.  It is the mid point of a 36 year cycle in which the planet and its people are changing.  We will still see the wars and violence, the corporations fighting for their way of life but that is the old energy fighting to hang on to that which no longer works.  Yesterday on Facebook I shared a quote from folk singer Woody Guthrie about soldiers laying down their arms and refusing to fight.  This month would have been Woody Guthrie’s 100 birthday.   We will see that more and more on both sides, our young laying down their arms to “study war no more”. There will be more ‘occupy’ type movements with citizens of the world stepping up and claiming themselves and their planet whether it be an Arab Spring or Occupy Wallstreet.   This has been building up for a long time.   We will also see more extreme weather.  
The feminine energy is claiming its place and the old masculine energy fights to remain.  The feminine and the masculine has been out of balance for so long.  Look for a lot of positive changes in the southern hemisphere because that is where the Divine Feminine will make its foothold.   Have you ever noticed that most of the wars have been started by those in the northern hemisphere, the seat of the macho masculine energy?   
No, 2012, will not have been just another year but we probably won’t see that until we look in hindsight.   We have a few months left to add our loving peaceful energy and let our light so shine on this beautiful mother earth.   Our energy, no matter who you are or what your beliefs are, are part of this change.   Make your part of the change positive.   

What Would you Say...

     He stood in front of me, tall, commanding, yet emanating a feeling of warmth and calm.  “I have come from a star system close to yours.   I have been sent to evaluate whether your people are ready to join the galactic council.   But I have been sorely disappointed.” 
“We are in the midst of a lot of change.”  I felt like I was pleading with him.  Like I was trying to justify humanity. 
“When I first arrived on your planet military forces from many countries tried to take me into custody.  They even stopped fighting one of their many wars to try to capture of kill me. 
And speaking of wars, your people seem to thrive on killing each other.  Also there are those on your planet who are so poor that they are starving and dying of disease and yet a small percentage of humans have so much more of your money that they cannot possibly use it all in one lifetime.   In addition your planet cries out to the universe over what you have done to her, let alone what you have done to each other on her.”
I bowed my head.  “Why did you come to me?  There is nothing I can add to what you already know.  I’m sure you can complete your report.”
“I sensed something different from you.   There are others like you.  I wanted to hear what you had to say about your people before I made my report.”
“There is little more that I can tell you.”  I told him, raising my head to look him in the eye.  “There are changes taking place.  There are many people who are tired of war.  They can no longer deal with the sadness of death and violence, the hunger and homelessness.  Can you see that?  There are changes taking place.  It may take a generation or more but things are changing.  And the number of us is growing.   I can make no excuse for my people.  I too am tired of the violence and the poverty.  I am tired of the pain we cause each other and the destruction we do to our planet.  Humans are stubborn but many are learning.  It will happen.  The changes are happening.”
“That is why I wanted to talk to you.” He said gently”,  The galactic council will continue to monitor this small primitive planet.  In time we will return.   It is time that I leave now.” 
He turned and walked away.  But then turned, with one last admonishment.  “Your people will never be allowed to go out in space until they can be peaceful and trustworthy.”  He turned and continued walking away and a few meters from me he stepped into an energy vortex, like a tornado, and disappeared. 

Just Change the Subject...

When it is difficult to stay positive do the best you can to at least stay neutral.  On those days, monitor your feelings and emotions closely.  When you feel a negative creeping in... change the subject.  Yes, simply change the subject in your mind.  The negative energy days don’t last so just take care of yourself.  You can get the positive back and sometimes just changing your mind’s subject is enough to shift it back away from the negativity.  In a way this is just being mindful.  It is being proactive with your feelings and emotions.   This will work with pain also.  Do not feed the negative feeling.  and change the subject.   This is important because not only will you feel better, it is this staying positive that will bring us to the world we we want so badly.

It is Essential to Remember...

We are in the midst of changing times.  You may have seen on the news about May Day riots.  There is extreme weather everywhere you look.  Financial systems are under fire with personal and national debt.  You know the rest.  I know I have talked about this before but it is essential to remember that what we see will have a positive outcome.  The conspiracy theories of the past may have been true but they are being exposed now.   People can talk to each other all over the world as well as next door and this is part of what is bringing about  these changes.   It is to the point where very few secrets can be kept if there are those who are looking for those secrets.   Political scandals abound.... They are being exposed.  The younger generation is more aware and very technology savvy.   They have new and different ideas about how to handle the problems of the past.  They will show us how to get our financial systems in order.  They will show us new ways of obtaining our energy and power needs.  They will come up with ideas that no one has even thought of, simple ideas that will start to solve the problems of the planet.  A lot of us older ones will be shaking our heads, asking ourselves why we didn’t think of that.  Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before.  But all of this will happen in the midst of a lot of chaos and it will look as though the world is falling apart.   Simply remember there is no reason to be afraid and that these changes are necessary for Planet Earth and her people to reach those long time/ long term goals of a sustainable planet and yes.... Peace on Earth.  

It's For You...

2012 is turning out to be a very active year.  It is becoming a time when major change and major experiences are almost a daily occurrence.  The activity on the planet alone is an indication of things to come.  The planet and her occupants are making a major evolutionary change.  March 2012 has been the warmest March ever recorded.  Look at the destruction caused by the tornadoes in the U. S. midwest and central eastern United States.  A drought continues in Texas to the point where at least one small town has run out of water.  Water for the needs of the people has to be brought in by truck.  Statistics like this can be found in newspapers and online.   The planet is birthing a new world, a time when peace will be possible.   However, in the mean time some of these changes will be frightening.  If we can keep from falling into fear and remain positive we can hold the energy for this positive change.  We can even help bring about the kind of world we want.   Eliminating the fear may be the most difficult part of this but remember that we are eternal souls and we are here to help birth a clean beautiful life on earth.   Death has no permanence for us.  Christian Holy Scriptures even tell us this.  Try not to be afraid and hold a positive attitude.  It’s for you, your descendants and the earth. 

Something Special...

During the night last night I had an interesting meeting with a spider...   One of the sites that I look at for totem meanings www.linsdomain.com  states that the spider’s 8 legs represent the 4 winds of change...  
Today I moved into my new apartment in the city.   That in itself is a change, a big change from the ranch.   The image of the crow on this post was the first photo taken from my apartment.  I think that one came to greet me...Crow is called the left handed guardian and an omen of change... mmmmm there is that word again... change...  on www.birdclan.org this is said about crow:   “Do not try to figure crow out. It is the power of the unknown at work, and something special is about to happen.”
I have had a lot of special things happen in the past year or so.   I like the idea of something special happening. 

My home is strewn with boxes, full boxes, empty boxes, some half packed...
I don’t like moving but it is time to do so.  I’m trying to be less resistant to change because I know that our planetary home is in for a lot of changes.  Fear of or resistance to change has to do with being unsure what is next, what is coming.   And we are unsure of our ability to handle what will come.  I will be leaving the ranch to move to a nearby town and while I loved the open country and the horses and wildlife, it is simply time to become the city boy again.  It will be a few weeks before the move is completed and when it is Sparrowhawk will be an urban falcon.  

The Winds of Change...

Buffeted by the winds of change
Planting my feet I turn to the gale
I raise my collar and my cap
To face the rain and hail

Change is to be expected
The winds will come around
Face the fear and feel the storm
The gale starts to die down

Look within I tell you
It will help you find the way
Trust yourself and you will see
The dawn of a whole new day...

Remember Gandhi...

64 years ago Mohandas Gandhi was murdered.  With the usual daily something on the news about the wars we fight and violence and death on the streets it is my desire to try to keep the peacemakers in front of us as much as possible.    We don’t hear nearly enough about the peacemakers.   Since the Harmonic Convergence in 1987 the energy of the world is slowly changing.  We are seeing a lot of violent change but we need to keep in mind that things are changing for the better.   Things cannot get better without the change but we will see that change eventually moving away from the difficult violent change to more peaceful change as time passes.    Remember Gandhi today, and tomorrow and next week.   Remember that he stood for non violent change.   Find your own peace.   Things are changing.   

"Humanity is an Ocean......"

Mohandas Gandhi (October 2, 1869-January 30, 1948)  Indian leader and advocate of non violent civil disobedience made an permanent impact on this planet.  He was called Mahatma which means Great Soul and Bapu or Father by Indians he strove to live by non violence in everything he did.   
He was assassinated on January 30, 1948.   January 30 is now observed as Martyrs Day in India and School Day of Non Violence and Peace in Spain.   I think most of us have heard of this quote attributed to Gandhi:
  You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mohandas Gandhi

I find this quote attributed to him also very interesting.  

I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.
Mohandas Gandh

Another that we might pay attention to:

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
Mohandas Gandhi

And change the earth....

In a world of duality
life can be easy or not
some days are up and some are down
we have the chance to turn the tide
on the side of the light
stay positive
light your match and hold it high
your life will take on a new quality
and change the earth. 

It is happening, even now.

One does not have to choose mastery.  One only needs to make the intent to live their lives from a higher perspective and to do it for themselves.   Learning to heal your life, recognize and move on from drama and seeking the place inside yourself where there is harmony will change your world and make it the world we really do desire for future generations.   We don't have to say 'I can't do it because it has never been done' or 'we have always had war and conflict that will never change'.  Changing the planet, making it safe, making it sustainable, healing our own lives is something we want to do for ourselves.   and it can happen.   I say it is happening, even now.