HANGING OUT WITH GOD   (H.O.W.G.) # 7_______________

Carolyn's H.O.W.G. Star Date, August 19.'06

Whatever you can see - can see you.  True physically, such as whatever you can see in a mirror can also view you.  But just think of the implications; the law of attraction.  Whatever level you "vibrate" on is also vibrating at the same level and makes a "bee-line" for it's "vibrational match" - you.

The first class I ever attended at Unity Village (Oh, those many years ago) was taught by a master teacher, Ed Rabel.  I learned a little "ditty:" 

            Like attracts like and like begats like;

            And, thoughts held in mind produce after their kind.

A train of thought.  One thought leads to another, and another, and another - and thus we create.  Attraction - creation.  Small difference.

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Carolyn's H.O.W.G. - Star Date August 22, '06

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying;

And this same flower that smiles today, Tomorrow will be dying."

                                                      - Robert Herrick

This morning on my kitchen counter I saw a vase filled with yellow roses.  Missy had gathered them from the garden last week.  It was a lesson in life - there was one stem (branch).  On the stem, three flowers had already blossomed and were wilted; three were in full bloom; and there were yet 14 small, green buds to open.

Wise Solomon:  "For everything there is a season - and a time for every purpose under heaven."  (Eccl. 3:1)  (My observation: a time to bud, a time to bloom, and a time to wilt.)

The cycle is full of wonder - and perfect.  "God has made all things beautiful in His time."

"I am the stem and ye are the roses." (John 15:5 - paraphrased)

(I speak only of the physical self.  The Real self always . . . . Is!) 

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August 22, '06

"Some are from above; some from below."  "I, if I be lifted up will draw all men unto me."

                                                                                                    - Jesus

That's vibration; not location.  Heaven and hell are levels of vibration; states of consciousness, not actual places.

                                                   - Carolyn Crane

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Carolyn's H.O.W.G. - Star Date August 23, '06

Once, years ago, when I was married, my husband and I had accrued a lot of debts.  Seemingly, there was no way to pay them off.  Nasty situation, what?

Spirit inspired me to write "Paid in Full" across each bill; and to mentally take a rubber stamp that said CANCELED and visualize myself stamping each one.  (Not telling God how it would, or should, be done; just knowing it would.) 

There is a powerful tale in the Old Testament about Elisha, the Prophet. Three kings in Palestine (Israel, Samaria, and Judah) had banded together to fight the Moabites.  They had journeyed seven days into the wilderness.  It had not rained for some time and there was no available water.  Men and cattle were suffering from thirst.

They sent for Elisha.  He called for music, and while in meditation/trance the instruction came that the Israelites should dig ditches; there would be no rain or wind, but the valley would be filled with water.  And this would be an "easy thing for God to accomplish."

So - they believed, and prepared to receive.  The next day the water came by way of Edom.(In a big, round, red cheese?)  (Sorry, my silliness gets out of control sometimes.)  :o)

Blessings come from whence they come.  No need to try to "second guess" God.  It is, after all, an "easy thing" - for God.

My husband received a very large unexpected check.  All the debts were Paid in Full and Canceled.  Works - when you work it. :o)

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Carolyn's H.O.W.G. - Star Date August 24,06

I saw an impressive question in a new book by Jim Moeller: A Journey of Reflections.  It was referring to many who feel they are "saved," yet step over others who are in need without having compassion.

                "Have we been spiritually transfigured - or - religiously brain-washed?" 

All I can say is, "Good Question."

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August 24, '06

What a disturbing dream.  Some form of devastation had occurred.  People were assisting other people.

I was at a conference of some sort with "big name" people involved.  Differing techniques of  New Age "woo-woo" were being discussed. The children had been dismissed to go and play.

There was a loud explosion? crash? (like an airplane) (Not sure what)  Some there did not seem to have heard it.  A man and I went outside to investigate.  (Who I don't know)  We were at my grandmother's old house. (long gone; burned to the ground)  The street I lived on as a child angled into her street.  A police car was parked on this street, which turned into a delivery vehicle  The driver was nebulous about hearing the "explosion."

I looked down the street.  The houses had changed.  There was a large, expensive home across the street from where I had lived when I was four years old.  The corner home of a childhood friend had been modernized and renovated.  Where I had lived was an old school..  Very old.

I went back to tell the others but they seemed unimpressed.  They were more interested in their "New Age" techniques.

(Yes, Solomon - I know there is nothing new under the sun.)

I like to interpret dreams and had a ball with this one.  Actually it has been rather haunting me all day.  What was the explosive sound?  Why could some not hear it?  Is it something only some of us will know about and not others?  A "wake-up" call for those who have "ears to hear?"  The good news was that people were helping the people in need.  Acting like real children of God.

(We can play nice, when we want to.)

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Carolyn's H.O.W.G. - Star Date August 25,'06

It's been quite awhile since I have stirred anyone up with the church signboards.  (At least that I have received feedback about  -  letters and calls)  But Dwight thought we should put my new revelation up:

                        HEAVEN IS NOT A LOCATION

                      IT IS A VIBRATION (LUKE 17:20-21)

Jesus specifically said the kingdom does not come by observation.  (You can't see it - as a physical-type place.)  "Do not look Lo! here, or Lo! there for it - for Lo! the Kingdom is within you."

(Now all "heaven" may break loose.)    :o)

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Dear Friends, It has been quite a week.  I've conducted two funerals, one a relative.  My energies get too involved and I find myself fatigued.  There are many changes on the earth right now.

(And I don't know how we will cope with today's headlines:  Tom Cruise has been released from his home-studio.)  (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie went on a date last night.) (Such soul-stirring events - a little anti-climatic since they already have a baby.)  And so the old world turns.  Until next time,

Much Love,

Rev. Carolyn

Sigh!  Sigh!  Sigh!