CAROLYN'S H.O.W.G. (HANGING OUT WITH GOD) # 12

 

 

 

It has been several weeks since I shared with you.  I actually wrote a couple of things (hung out with God in quiet) but life takes it's own twists and turns.  Mostly, I was blessed by visits from my granddaughters.  One day I was thinking that I haven't had "space" to hang out with God, and God spoke to me rather loudly, in His still, small voice:  "You can't see the forest for the trees."  "Who do you think has been smiling at you adoringly?  Gurgling with the joy of life?  Spreading sweetness without measure?"  In other words, "Who have you been hanging out with?"

 

There are none so blind that those who will not see.  The Apostle John did a good job of labeling God: "God is Love." (1 John 4:8)

 

Holding an eleven-month old baby and enjoying the company of her mother were great gifts of God.  I stand corrected. . . . .I stand enlightened.   (Actually, I am not standing at all right now.  I'm sitting down.)     :o)

 

This old Earth, and everything on it, continues to morph - some things more slowly than others.  My family structure continues to change.  I have the additions of two Davids; one son-in-law, one grandson in law.  There is only one thing I can think of to add to the confusion.  Younger daughter, Missy, and I will have to find eligible (and vibrationally suited) father/son males named David.  Then we would have David #1; David #2; David #3; and David #4.  (Just teasing.  :o)  Not interested.)

 

Don't know what order I would number them.  Both appeared close to the same time. One is a Unity minister, as are Christy and I.  Three in one family.  (One would begin to perceive the odor of sanctity - if we were not all so human.)

 

Well, I do ramble.  Let me get on with my teaching assignments.  Here are a few I wrote in October.

 

Love you,

Carolyn

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October 25, '06

 

WHEN THE LIGHT DAWNS

 

Why does it take a lifetime to really "get it?"  Even when one reads/understands metaphysical thought, sometimes it takes a gentle "Aha" experience to make it "real."

 

The Master said, "Seek and you will find."  (Matt. 7:7)  Why has that not been looked at with a WOW! ?  I guess we (I) heard it as , "Someday when you are more elevated in consciousness, you will seek higher things."  (True, too)

 

Then, one day, one catches self criticizing a situation, person, or self and realizes that one is seeking faults.  One is seeking what is wrong.  And the rest of the illuminating teaching is the "if" that is in all Bible promises:  "If you will do THIS, Spirit (or Spiritual Law) will do THAT."  Or, whatever you look for you will find!  Look for what is wrong, what is bad, in a person, place, or thing, and sure enough - you will find it!

 

I should have seen that over the years my first negative impressions proved to be vibrational myths only.  Things, people, have the Light as their Truth.  When we each seek the Light, the Good - guess what?  We shall find what we are looking for.  As comic, Flip Wilson, used to say:  What you see is what you get!"

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October 26, '06

 

NEW THINGS                    

 

What a treat - a rare gift.  I looked out of my window this morning and saw, blooming in my yard, a beautiful, pink, large azalea blossom.  All good "red-necks" know that azaleas do not bloom in October; they bloom in February or March.

 

I guess God meant it when He said, "I will do a new thing."  (Isaiah 43:19)  The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose."  (Isaiah 35:1)  Or, unlikely things can happen.  Ah!  such wonders unfold when Spirit's joy is unrestricted by our negative thinking.

 

I guess no one told the azalea bush that it was not following earth's rules.  I guess that the joy of the Lord is a higher vibration than earthly Autumn sleep.  I guess that bold little flower showed us all a thing or two.  (Yea, flowers that bloom when they want to express the thrill of life.) (Yea, people who do the same.)

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October 28, '06

 

EVOLUTION

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO. . . . .ME!  How old am I?  Ancient!  (In Soul)

 

One of my favorite poems is titled "Evolution" by Langdon Smith.  It begins, "When you were a tadpole and I was a fish in a Paleozoic time. . . . ." and follows the progression of these two life forms through many transitions and reincarnations until the present one.  (Written around 1904)  The two sat at Sardis having an anniversary dinner.  Ah, Love.  Ah, Life.

 

Do I remember being a tadpole or a fish?  No.  Nor do I want to remember that.

 

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SWEETNESS OF LIFE

 

A Happy Birthday call from my granddaughter, Heather, and little ray of sunshine, Brianna whose happy gurgle was heard in the background.

 

God has wondrous ways of "wiping the tear from every eye."  (Rev. 21:4)  So often we take these gifts for granted.  The greatest blessings are often unnoticed, or little thought of, until they are gone; no longer available.  (Not to say that new blessings will not appear.)

 

Present Blessing:  Peace, quiet, equilibrium . . . . .and a cup of coffee with real cream and sugar.  Yum!

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October 29, '06

 

NEW NAME

 

I discovered a new name (to me) in the Metaphysical Bible Dictionary (written by Charles Fillmore).  A marvel of a book!

 

The name is NERIAH.  It means, "Jah is light."  (Or, Light of God)  Neat!  I like it!  (Thanks Papa Charlie.)  :o)

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October 30,"06

 

MYSTERIES

 

When I was little, my Dad wore a Masonic ring.  I used to think that it was a signet ring.  It had the initial G in it (with a pyramid thingy).  His name was Guy.  I think he just joined the Masons for business or social reasons.  It was very secretive.

 

Mu uncle said he couldn't join because he was a Catholic.

 

Later, Andy, my late husband, told me he had tried it, but balked when he was told to call the "head honcho,"  "O Worshipful Master."  (Someone he knew as a "regular" person.)

 

What a lot of complicated, ceremonial fiddle-faddle to celebrate Life; Breath; Love; and Oneness.  That is the real Great Mystery.  All are welcome and invited to the "Feast."  God is no respecter of persons. (Acts 10:34)

 

I have not checked any of this information (It has not been Googled).  It is just memory. if I got it wrong and stepped on anyone's toes, it was not my intention.  The memories are from long ago and may not be pertinent to today.

 

Besides, "Big Daddy" (God) made me do it!  :o)

 

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October 31, '06

 

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

 

 

God gave us a great gift.  We call it, "Life."  Another name for Life would be "Opportunity."

Life is the opportunity for our souls to evolve/awaken.

 

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