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Tarot fun

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:55:03 GMT

You are Strength

Courage, strength, fortitude. Power not arrested in the act of judgement, but passing on to further action, sometimes obstinacy.

This is a card of courage and energy. It represents both the Lion's hot, roaring energy, and the Maiden's steadfast will. The innocent Maiden is unafraid, undaunted, and indomitable. In some cards she opens the lion's mouth, in others she shuts it. Either way, she proves that inner strength is more powerful than raw physical strength. That forces can be controlled and used to score a victory is very close to the message of the Chariot, which might be why, in some decks, it is Justice that is card 8 instead of Strength. With strength you can control not only the situation, but yourself. It is a card about anger and impulse management, about creative answers, leadership and maintaining one's personal honor. It can also stand for a steadfast friend.

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What did you learn about yourself yesterday?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:19:07 GMT

I learned (and am learning) that I AM. that I Belong, that I am OK. I learned that to walk through uncertainty and doubt is a blessing. I learned that principles and integrity are worth more than the comfort of the known, and knowing the security of the "box." I learned that some others see me as I wish to be, and that is very, very comforting. I learned that I am a Wonder-full Being with hopes, dreams, aspirations, goals and sweetness that some will appreciate, some will emulate and some will try to destroy. I am learning to love all of these folks. I learned that it is OK to walk away froim those in the last group. . . . . . . . .

Tags: QaR, learning, self, exploration, growth

What is your relationship to your life story?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:22:06 GMT

Once upon a time. . . . . .

I believed that others wrote, directed and accepted the credits for my story. I was lucky if I got a walk on, certainly not a front row seat in audience, and definitely not important enough to aspire to stand center stage. In short, I believed that I was a second rate character in a barely-B movie, and that I'd need to mind the role I had to even stay on the stage!. Today, I can look at all of that and accept that my early victimization was followed by an Academy Award winning victimhood, complete with guilt trip to Blame Land and musical score by the Poor Pitiful Mes! My life today is beautiful, and all mine. Well, not mine in the "I did it all by myself" way, but not borne of others' expectations or limitations, and not small and miserly, either. I live abundantly, with great joy and exuberance. I am responsible for the dance I sing, and for the melody I paint. I co-create with very important spirits, some two-legged, some four-legged, some winged in a myriad of ways, and some awaiting their cue for introduction. My relationship with my life is one of Love, and healing, and self discovery in an atmoshere of mutual support and growth.

HeartLights Unite!

Tags: QaR, life, story, narrative, living, stories

Unconditionally loving us

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:24:31 GMT

"Remember, in our inmost being, we are all completely lovable because spirit is love. Beyond what anyone can make you think or feel about yourself, your unconditioned spirit stands, shining with a love nothing can tarnish."

- Deepak Chopra

I need to remind myself of this as often as I remind others. . . . . .

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What is creativity?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:46:24 GMT

Creativity is the process of allowing our true essence to flow through us into our "life walk." From making my bed, to sending a "seed" of gratitude with a flair, to producing a work of art, I practice creativity when I refuse to settle for mediocrity in my life, and refuse to live at an energy level lower than that which Spirit has grown me to exude.

Tags: QaR, creativity, creative, life

What kind of art would you place in your community?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:40:28 GMT

Green, growing, of the people, by the people, for the people. Mint topiaries, and squash vine mandalas. Flowers that all can pick. Food for the eyes, spirit and tummy. Edible art. Yup, that's it

Tags: QaR, art, public art, creativity, communities, community

What would you print on our currency?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:15:32 GMT

Well, my mantra is "barter on" but that probably wouldn't work for this project! I think that the word "peace" in as many languages as we can fit, and symbols of that peace from as many locales as we can fit--a montage of global peace if you will.

Heartlights UNite!

Tags: QaR, money, currency, design, art, symbols

What gets in the way of peace?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:38:36 GMT

in a nutshell. . . . . .the little "i" and the big "E"

Fear the "i" will loose something of value, and fear that my "EGO" won't survive the loss.

HeartLights Unite!

Melissa

Tags: QaR, peace, world peace, harmony, challenge

Are you a risk-taker?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:57:25 GMT

Hmmm. My surface-brain says emphatically "NO," that I have faced too many challenges, and strifes, and unpleasantnesses to afford the luxury of taking risk. My True Self sees it otherwise. I am here, now, a very different Being than I was even 20 years ago. I have risked loving and being rejected. I have risked parenting alone, and faced many court battles. I walked away from the expected, and faced ridicule. I embraced my rebel spirit and found peace. I looked deep into the eyes of "inadequacy" and am finding perfection. At 50, I started and completed a Master's while raising 2 teens and working full time in an increasingly hostile environment. I tell other women they are beautiful, and risk being their friend and sister, even when they respond with suspiscion or fear. I joined Zaadz. I blog frequently, exposing my innermost thoughts and beliefs to "complete strangers" (no, you're not really, UR family of the heart). I continue to find the courage to stand with my principles and to offer truth and love, despite opposition at times. I risk falling back into a state of numbed/numbing mediocrity every time I listen to the old tapes that whisper "Who do you think you are. . . . . . .they don't want to hear your . . . .blah. . . blah. . . . ." so on a much truer level, I am very much a risk taker. The one thing I most treasure that I no longer consider risky? I love, and hug and Be.

HeartLights Unite!

Tags: QaR, risk, risky, cautious, caution, life, living

What was your favorite childhood story?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:29:18 GMT

Sweet memories of a winter afternoon, snowed in, with "from scratch" hot chocolate, ginger cookies, and my Mom reading from Thornton Burgess' Mother West Wind Tales. I recently located and purchased many of his original volumes for my Mom. We still love them, and it feels wonderful to gift her with something that she loves. Thanks for the memory.

Tags: QaR, stories, storytelling, fables, myths, books, children, childhood

What is true leadership?

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:58:09 GMT

True leadership is becoming the embodiment of what you wish your "followers" (I prefer a less hierarchal term. Got one?) to achieve. Gentleness, strength, humilty, authenticity, honoring, empowering, committed, passionate, integrity, grace, accountability, respect, mindfulness, compassion, empathy are attributes of a great leader. Unfortunately, we may need to cultivate that within ourselves to begin to have everyday examples of true leadership. Oh wait, we ARE manifesting this!

I want to emulate folk who demonstrate these qualities, who live from an authentic and love-focused place. They are my leaders, my teachers, guides, and spirit-mates.

Tags: QaR, leaders, leadership, future

Routines and Rituals

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:42:09 GMT

We all have our routines and rituals, and most hold on to these as though letting go or changing might cost us our lives. So it is with the profound--self limiting, self defeating, self downing inner dialogues--and with the profane--coffee before speaking in the morning.

I, too have my routines and rituals. For example, I'm not a morning person. For years, I rumbled and grumbled around, and no amount of cofeee could lighten my thundercloud spirit

and then came kids. They don't care about coffee, or rumbling, or thundercloud spirit. They just want to be happy. I learned to adjust.

Then they grew, and took over the rumbling and grumbling. I ignored it, and slowly took back my internal rumbling and grumbling routines and rituals.

then came Mr. Bill. Mr. Bill sings in the shower. Well, I might add. He also accepts hugs very well. I happen to give hugs very well. A new routine and ritual is born. He sings, I listen, I hug, he accepts the hugs.

then he changed the routine. He added more music.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

I could handle it. I stopped rumbling and grumbling. We hugged longer. The kids stopped rumbling and grumbling.

then he upped the ante

BOBBY McFERRIN Don't Worry, Be Happy

What's a Spirit to do????

hugs to all,

Ladydragonfly

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I Believe

http://Dragonflydreamer.gaia.com — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:39:36 GMT

My Mission Statement, of sorts. easier to live in some days than others,

"I Believe"

I believe that the power of Love can heal all wounds.
I believe that Love is the only healing force that can affect successful positive change.
I believe that Love is shown through action.
I believe that Love is a choice, a commitment to reach toward a clearer definition of Self.
I believe that when Love is at the center of the process, the confusion and turmoil that comes with change becomes tolerable.
I believe that Love requires that we seek ways to honor Self in our dealings with Others, without dishonoring them.
I believe that Love requires taking risks.
I believe that the commitment to Love is a commitment to seek truth.
I believe that a commitment to Love requires us to be honest, no matter what.
I believe that a commitment to Love requires us to trust, and that trust comes from a commitment to Self.
I believe that a lack of trust is a lack of commitment to Self: we are not reaching far enough into the inner space where Love resides.
I believe that committing to Love allows us to stand still when we want to run.
I believe that committing to Love enables us to walk through the fear.
I believe that a commitment to Love enables us to handle any situation according to spiritual principles.
I believe that Love makes vulnerability a cherished part of the process, not a reflection of inadequacy.
I believe that vulnerability is a strength, and a reflection of our dedication to Love.
I believe that Love guides us through all True decisions, and is lacking in our False ones.
I believe that where there is Love, there is Hope.
I believe that where Love and Hope reside, there is room for Trust.
I believe that where Love, Hope and Trust reside, there is room for Respect.
I believe that where Love, Hope, Trust and Respect reside, there is unlimited potential for growth.
I believe that leading us to Love is God's way of giving us tangible evidence of the God-power within.
MAC, 1999

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