"In order to carry a positive action we must develop a positive vision" — Dalai Lama
Back to school, back to work, and the last days we can stretch into a long weekend are behind us.
With the leader of our nation having such a positive attitude, I think it is rubbing off on some of us. This is a month to be acknowledged without judgement and released, or so it is believed, as our ruling Archangel this month is Barachiel. Barachiel is described in the third book of Enoch as one of the angelic princes, and regarded as the angel of lightning, who relieves burdens of guilt and sorrow, and with helper Uriel, another Angel, aids us in finding emotional balance and harmony.
I find having an emotional balance is one of the signs of spiritual progress. Knowing certain moods are okay, especially if I am mindful of having them. Mindful that if I dwell on negative emotions, I will head down a negative thinking road. That is not my choice. I choose to change what I feel. If I feel sad, I will laugh. If I feel depressed, I will sing. If I am unsure, I push ahead. When I feel like I can't do something, then I remind myself of past successes. If I feel inferior, then I put on something bright or if I can, I will get something new. I change and I can master my emotions. I'm sure I notice much more of this going on around me now than I did when I was young. I think about our children and young people enter a new learning year. Although they might be a bit nervous, they will plunge ahead and with our prayers and help they will succeed. Some are like my granddaughter and will be heading away from Whanganui for the first time to a bigger city and study. She seems so young, and then I remember I was out on my own in my teens, but wow did I have a lot to learn.
But then I thought I had it all sussed too.
So my Angels — sustain us and protect us from all harm and help us all to find peace and happiness ahead. Arohanui my friends.
Shirley-Joy