Change in plans for a few things.

I've decided to work more from my personal journal because separating things out just seems to complicate things too much for me - and everything is a part of me, so it's all going in together. I feel much happier about this because I felt like I was neglecting the other journal. 

I do like this one, but I'm thinking I may keep it solely for youtube videos as I have A LOT of them I like to share and I don't want to clutter up my other journal with them. So I recommend sticking with this one, but befriending my other journal too as the bulk of my writing will be at donnalotus

One of the writers on a Livejournal Community that I am a member of had this to contribute today:

http://community.livejournal.com/live_the_secret/107224.html  

I highly recommend checking it out, as it's a wonderfully inspirational piece of writing.

WASHINGTON - A congressional deal to boost US automobile fuel economy by 40 percent over the next 12 years could add hybrids and electric vehicles to the road, but more efficient engines and transmissions can also play a large role in meeting the goal, according to industry experts.

Source: http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/45794/story.htm

I received through one of my mailing lists this beautiful link and have been watching it whenever I can. http://www.heartinspired.com/hb/bless.htm I recommend starting your day with it if possible, doesn't take too long but it puts you in a wonderful frame of mind.

Yesterday on the way to a work function we drove past a horrific car crash that had pretty much just happened. A car had hit a tree and flipped, and it didn't look good for whoever was in there.

As there were already six cars pulled over and someone talking on their mobile phone we decided to drive on because quite often it's the people who pull over and mull around who can cause a second accident. Unless you have first aid certification, if there's already people there and a mobile phone in use then you're better off leaving it to the professionals.

Some of our coworkers behind us did stop as one is a nurse and the other knows first aid etc. Just the same we arrived at our destination rattled and a little upset at what we'd seen, basically feeling helpless and unsure of how we should proceed on what was supposed to be a happy occasion.

That was when this little video popped into my head and I thought - you CAN do something, you can bless the people in that car, and the people on the roads, and everyone else - surrounding them in protective light so as to bring in the best possible outcome.

When our co-workers showed up one reported that although the entire front of the car had been pretty much crushed by the rolling over, the driver had been fine, and they'd been able to help her crawl out the back of the car through the broken hatch window.

Ten minutes earlier I'd have been ready to swear no survivors by the look of that car. It was horrific. One can't say whether prayer and blessing plays a part in something like this, but I truly believe it does. I'm sure also that I wasn't the only person praying for the woman in that car.

I do think it made a difference on some level, if not a physical one then even an emotional or mental one to keep everyone else calm and collected enough to get her safely out of the car. I believe it works, and I encourage you all to always bless.

This was delivered to my inbox yesterday and I thought it was worth sharing - good news is always welcome news :)

This time of year, many are singing about turtle doves, French hens and maids a'milking. Well, we may not have five golden rings, but here's our list of 12 environmental victories in 2007 you may have missed.

While we continue to make progress on our number one priority - capping America's global warming pollution - we hope this list inspires you and brings you cheer this holiday season. With your help, we're making a difference and winning real victories for the environment.

There was a wonderful "epiphany" shared on the radio on my way to work today that just struck me as gorgeous.

A young woman had been talking about how she'd always lived in her sister's shadow, been the "ugly duckling" compared to her, and so forth until she got to the point of hating herself in comparison.

She was in Jerusalem with a friend when he turned to her and said something along the lines of "You should love yourself. The world is a much happier place when you do."

Just one perspective to look at things from :)

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

You, as you are right now, and as your life is right now, are completely responsible for the direction your life will take. From this moment forward, from the place you now stand. There will be obstacles, of course. And there will be setbacks and unforeseen events to be dealt with. There will also be unexpected gifts and joys. All of this will happen as you walk your path.

But nonetheless, you are responsible for your life. You are responsible for how you respond to what comes your way, and you are responsible for creating a fertile garden in your mind and heart where the seeds of love and joy can take root and blossom.

And now for something completely different... how about a quiz?

Your Inner European is Irish!

Sprited and boisterous! You drink everyone under the table.

Good Morning everyone!

I'm really enjoying my weekend, we have beautiful weather, and I've been able to put the stresses of work behind me for a few days! I'm not even slightly concerned about the fact that in three weeks I'll be on my way to my brother's for Christmas (and I still haven't gotten him anything LOL) or that Michael will be here a week following that (and I still haven't gotten him anything either! ROFL) I'm just chilling and relaxing, enjoying things as they come. 

I think maybe next weekend I'll get around to doing a little Christmas shopping, we don't do a "big" thing with our family anyway - it's more about spending time with each other and enjoying the company of family and friends. I did manage to solve my dilemma over the christmas wrapping paper - the post yesterday mentioned hemp paper which I was very excited about until I realised that somehow my settings had gone from "Australian sites only" to the great wide web, and I was looking at an American site. So... I went a different route and I'm going to be wrapping everything in the rustic look of brown butcher's paper, and will try and find some red and green raffia to decorate with.

I'm quite happy with this alternative.

We are so blessed to be living in an ever-changing Universe. Everything is always changing. Everything is always fresh, new and alive! Change is the greatest spice of life and without it life becomes a dull predictable monologue. This changing nature is always bringing you unimaginable possibilities, new opportunities, blessings, and new experiences in each moment. Because of the ever-changing nature of your world, there is always something new at your door. There is always something new to support you and challenge you to evolve into the divine soul that you truly are. This constant dynamic changing moment allows you to fully be alive and truly savor each experience since you don't know if it will be the last time you experience it.

"Change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer

One of the golden essential keys to embracing the divine gift that change is cultivating trust in the Universe. The truth is that the Universe loves you, and wants you to experience everything that you desire. Hasn't it always provided for you in your life up until this moment? All the changes the Universe sends you are really gifts for you that it wants you to unwrap and discover the beauty of. And best of all these are gifts that you have asked for on some level because you are creating your reality in each new moment. You can trust that the Universe and your infinite nature are working together to support your evolution as a soul, and therefore you can deeply know that all change that you encounter is here for the purpose of your on-going abundance, and awakening to the truth of your being. Stop and realize that you are the divine co-creator behind the scenes, continuously creating this awesome experience that is about to come your way and change will heed to your beck and call.



May you enjoy all changes( great and small) in your life,
Margot and Jafree
http://www.EnlightenedBeings.com
Copyright 2007. Enlightened Beings Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Milk every moment for all the pleasure you can get from it. When you say, "It is my dominant intent to look for things that feel good today. No matter where I'm going, no matter what I'm doing, no matter who I'm doing it with, it is my dominant intent to look for what I'm wanting to see, to look for things that feel good," and the more you develop the habit of that kind of vibration -- the more the Universe understands that that's who you are! And so, the more you have access only to those kinds of things!"

http://www.abraham-hicks.com

*excited look*

I've been looking around for an alternative to using new wrapping paper for Christmas. Where possible I'll be trying to not wrap at all, or using a teatowel or something that can be reused. My other preference was to find some recycled wrapping paper, which isn't as easy as it sounds...

Then I just found this: Hemp Gift Wrap

I'll be looking into this a bit further, but it's encouraging to find something out there!

http://www.whalesrevenge.com/

Whales Revenge, an ambitious campaign to gather 1 million signatures for a petition to stop whaling.

Every year thousands of precious mammals are slaughtered in the name of so-called 'scientific research'.

Add your voice by signing this campaign then forwarding it everyone you know. Please help us stop the killing.

"Make a decision and then make it right. There just are no wrong decisions. You could go this way, or that way, and either way will eventually get you to where you want to be. But in the moment you start complimenting yourself on the decision you've made, in that moment, you come back into vibrational alignment with who-you-really-are." - Abraham

I've been a little depressed lately over the amount of waste that goes on at work. We are getting better, and I am instituting little steps like teaching people how to print to the photocopier double-sided to save paper, and recycling the paper for notebooks and pads for note taking etc. They're little steps, but they are steps nonetheless.

Last night and this morning I start internalising the prayer of "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference." because I needed to hand over to Spirit the desire to control my surroundings. I was becoming obsessive and I knew more than anything that it would only result in myself becoming dejected and upset with my workplace, my colleagues, and the world in general.

That is totally unnecessary. As is stated in the beautiful video on this site, we must bless everyone, even those we would normally judge. Because if we are blessing, we cannot hold a judgmental thought. I really took this to heart and am reciting it to myself over and over, if I see something that starts to upset me, I bless the situation rather than get upset over it now. Blessing it will hand it over to God.

Today in a meeting with one of my bosses, I brought up the idea of using recycled paper to print our student brochures and information sheets on, and she ran with the idea. She also brought up the idea of buying recycled reams of copy paper (something I'd love to see throughout the entire organisation) and using that - and making at least our little part of the organisation (the Registered Training Organisation) eco-friendly as much as possible.

As we are going to be training in the Cleaning Industry, I brought up the fact that I'd been doing some research just for my own home on eco-friendly cleaning products etc. and told her that there are actually biodegradeable garbage bags you can get, along with other products, and she was all for investigating the costs of switching to these products and using them.

I feel like I made a little progress today. Yes, maybe it won't be in the budget to switch totally to these things, but even one little thing like switching to biodegradeable garbage bags would make a huge difference - to me, just getting permission to go down to the office supply store and bring back recycled paper to use is a victory.

My great-grandmother passed away several months back at the age of 102. She is survived by three sisters in their 80's and 90's. We're a long-living generation of women in my family, and this has brought to my mind lately - where will our planet be in 70 years? What kind of shape (if any) is humanity going to be in, and where will be living? How will we be living? More importantly, am I doing enough to ensure that when I have children, they'll have something to live for?

The answer, quite frankly, is no.

So I'm making some changes. It's going to be progressive, as I simply can't economically afford to make all the changes at once. But I am going to start dedicating myself monthly to making some changes in my life regarding climate change. Follow me on this journey, you may find some things you'd like to integrate into your life, you may have some suggestions, who knows. As one we are powerful, together we are unstoppable.

Spiritually, mentally, physically... it's time to plan for the future. On all levels. You'll find here links relating to ecological change for the planet, what we can do even on a small scale to make a difference; you'll find a journal with quotes and passages of inspiration, on manifestation and spirituality, on how our thoughts and actions DO make a difference - even if it seems quite the contrary. I hope you enjoy it, and get something out of it.

Mitakuye Oyasin (All my relations; We are all related).

Please visit http://lotusliving.50webs.com for links to what I am doing to change my world to be more eco-friendly, and my thoughts as I walk this journey. There's a lot of information there, with my list of goals included - join me, and maybe make your own goals and share with me!

Law of Attraction abounds, and when it is said to you, "Ask, and it is given," there is no more powerful statement that is at the basis of what makes things happen than that. Now, how is it that you think you ask? With your words? The Universe doesn't hear your words. You ask with your desire. The desire that is born out of the contrast. That desire. That wanting. That's what summons the Life Force.

http://www.abraham-hicks.com

By Jafree Ozwald and Margot Zaher
www.EnlightenedBeings.com

For 15 minutes everyday, start with sitting comfortably. Breathe deeply and slowly consistently for the first 3 minutes into your belly. As you do this gently practice, focus on relaxing your body and just sitting peacefully in silence. Release any thoughts as they arise. Do not follow them. Just release, release, and release. Make it simple. There is nothing to do, and nowhere to go. As you sit simply releasing and relaxing, let your awareness soak up the pure consciousness that is present. Do not get caught in "how to's". Just keep letting go and allowing yourself to melt into the silence and stillness beneath the thoughts. Do not try to change, analyze or resist anything. Just practice infinite patience with yourself, and accepting whatever happens inside as you sit and let the body breathes for you. Notice any reactions you have to thoughts, but don't get attached to them. Watch ideas, plans, desires, past and future. Just be in the experience of "Now" and maintain a present moment awareness of the eternal "is-ness" that exists as you.

"Look within, see the Self. Then there will be an end of the world and its miseries." ~Ramana Maharshi

Don't forget: Your purpose on Earth is to evolve to your highest possible state of being

From the time that we were small children, we've been taught to mind our manners and to be like everybody else. We're told that it's respectful of others to practice certain courtesies, and that's fine, as long as we don't become slaves to what other people think or say about us. Taken too far, our conformity keeps us living in a subtle, but very real, state of fear. We become afraid of acting differently than everyone else around us. Even when our heart tells us to do something one way, our social consciousness screams out to do it another way, lest we draw too much attention to ourselves. And all too often, our fear wins out.

To experience your highest light, you must break the mold.

Let what you're living right here and now in this environment be the process that evokes the desire that summons the Life Force that provides the creation of anything. Whatever you have the ability to conceive, this Universe has the ability to provide. Anything, without exception. So your work is on the conjuring of the idea, period. The Universe has the stuff to deliver the goods, and will.

Excerpted from a workshop in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, April 4th, 1998

All Is Well
www.abraham-hicks.com