What and Where
Dear Angel Friends,
I apologize for my absence at the Nikkei Matsuri last
Sunday. All the angels were packed & ready to go. At 4:00
a.m., I awoke with an excruciating headache, aching back & just
couldn't lift myself out of bed. I'd been fighting a "cold" all week &
it finally reached its peak. As a result, I ended up sleeping for 2
days straight!
For my
The repeating lesson for me is that I need to take
better care of myself--finding the delicate balance between work and rest.
I'm reminded of the Care of
Self Angel Insight Card: "Running on empty is no
fun. It depletes your Spirit, your well-being, and your ability to
compassionately interact with others."
Because last week's sun was bright and warm, in
between making angels, I got fixated on mowing the overgrown grass in our
backyard & clearing the unsightly weeds! In the process, I
came to realize that my garden, as well as my life, had grown into an
overwhelming nightmare!
This morning I drew 2 Angel Insight Cards: Lonely & Rebirth. What are the angels
telling me?
When my "to do" list is jammed with more &
more daunting tasks, by keeping way too busy, I alienate myself from
those who I care about the most--my family & friends. This
prevents positive interaction & dialogue. What happens?
Self-imposed loneliness!
Alone, in my garden, with each weed I yanked, I began feeling more & more
hostile. Why isn't anyone out here helping me? Doesn't a
nice yard mean anything to them? Where is my burley husband to
lift these heavy bags? Being too "macha" is definitely NOT fun!
I now see the wise lesson being given to
me. Disentangling my mind from overgrown weeds, some inner
gardening is what I needed! With my
exhaustion, I released some festering, harmful
emotions onto my husband, opening new doors for communication, thus
allowing a long ovedue rebirth to happen ....
along with the planting of a new spring garden!
Though the journey is never simple & never ends,
it's always good to pay attention to the angelic messages that keep us connected
to Spirit!
Mother's Day Maven Craft
Fair
featuring women artists & designers from the bay
area & beyond ....
Saturday, May 12
also featuring lovely art art by
maiyah
Other venues to be announced ....
eanwhile, check out the latest angels, many made just
for the Nikkei Matsuri, at:
www.mesart.com/meditationangels
During these times of personal, family, community
& global challenge, remember to take good care of yourSelf (and your
inner garden)! Change comes from within.
May you be healthy, happy & whole! love & gratitude,
judy
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