Modern life can be so isolating.  It calls us to think about the details of living and we can certainly get so caught up in it all that we don’t take time to really connect with the Creator, from which comes the creative power of Source Energy.  It is this connection that keeps us consciously traveling our Path through this life.  

I realized that I have been having a hard time recently finding things to appreciate and count among my blessings, because there are so many things changing in my life right now.  For instance, my computer has crashed and won't boot up.  ThePhoenix isn't sure that he can retrieve my e-mail program at all - so I've lost all the lessons, etc. that have been sent to me.  If you haven't gotten them back, then chances are they'll need to be sent again - but not right now - because I have no way of retrieving them.  It looks like I'm going to need a new computer, but with the $1200.00 car expenses (I have yet to pay) THIS is going to be difficult, and may take me a while before I have my own computer to get back on-line, since this one is his. 

We are separating.  ThePhoenix is moving out this week-end, and then going out of town for a few weeks. He has talked about wanting to go back home to visit family for quite a while, and I'm so glad that he wants to re-connect with his roots (so to speak) since he hasn't seen his family in over 5 years now. Without his added income and support, though, these expenses are going to be difficult for me.

A Little Help From My Friends 

I've always offered these newsletters - free of charge.  But I really need a little help from my friends, so as much as I hate to do it, I'd like to ask you good people to help me out by donating whatever you can to help me get back to writing newsletters on a computer that works. The one I'm using now will be gone when ThePhoenix leaves.  Please find the donation button on the web-site: http://awordtothewise.info. If you enjoy these newsletter and want to continue getting more of them, your help is greatly needed and most appreciated!! Remember, what goes around, always comes back around. Donations are always rewarded by the Universe in delightfully unexpected ways!  If you would like to exchange an astrological reading for your donation, I would be happy to do that for you as well.

There are many things to appreciate, if I just look for them, however.  Outside my window this morning I notice once again the overwhelming fog that surrounds the house.  The first thing it reminds me of is how foggy my thinking has been lately, but I always try to find the best in whatever I'm looking at.  So I take the time to notice the beautiful shades of gray, the mysterious appearance the fog gives to the forest, and how much easier it is to see the great variety of spider-webs in the grass, and to find all sorts of animals on or near the roadside that usually see me coming and scurry away long before I come upon them.  Mother Nature comforts me, and I am always grateful to Her for that!  There's something to appreciate!!

Wouldn’t it be an amazing world if mankind's dominant thought was of gratitude and appreciation for all living things?!!  If that was so, then every time we had a choice and had something to think over, we would tie into this high frequency of loving thoughts and THAT would be the basis of our decisions – rather than the dominant mixture of tension and bad feelings that we now have for a reference point - in the group mind of mankind..

No wonder it takes such effort for most folks to change negative thinking into a positive outlook!!

“Black Elk saw the earth becoming sick. The animals, the winged ones, and the four-legged ones grew frightened. All living things became gaunt and poor. The air and the waters dirtied and smelled foul. Below, Black Elk saw a blue man living in and empowering the sickness. The powers of the four directions, represented by four horses, charged the blue man, but were beaten back. The Grandfathers called upon Black Elk. His bow changed into a spear, and he swooped down on the blue man, killing him. When the blue man fell, all life came back upon the earth; all things became fresh and healthy again.”
~ Excerpted from “Black Elk Speaks” by John G. Neihardt
Part of Black Elk’s vision, Oglala Sioux Medicine Man

Perhaps the “Blue Man” represents the negative and depressing thoughts that are so prevalent in mankind.  Once we get rid of the idea that the glass is half empty and replace it with the sense that our glass is always half full, perhaps we will finally kill the Blue Man.

Living consciously – aware of the feelings we are transmitting – requires some time for reflection and consideration of what’s going on in your life.  Unless you quiet your mind and shut out the demands of the outside world each day, it’s very difficult to “see the forest for the trees" (or fog - in my case).  Time for quiet reflection is a MUST if one would walk their Path with open eyes that can see through the fog to see the bigger picture.

It’s difficult to do this by ourselves.  We need to interact with others of like mind with whom we can share our thoughts and ideas and who can help us remember the greater perspective and the meaning of the events in our lives.  When you regularly meet with others of like mind it is easier to remember who you are and what you are doing here.

A coven of like-minded individuals will provide the support that is so crucial to those beginning the study of this greater perspective.  These are ‘safe’ places to discuss the events of one’s life in confidence, receive inspired advice through divination, and re-set our sights so that we can continue walking our Path consciously.

The ‘call’ to develop a tribal community with like-minded folks rings loud in my ears.  But I'm discovering that a tribal community can develop with caring folks who live near - even if you don't share the same bit of land.  A tribal community is developing here, on this little gravel road upon which I live.  There are several others here that would drop everything to come to my aid, should I need their assistance with something urgent. It is delightful to feel the closeness of those who truly care about each other in an extended family type of lifestyle.  

This is very much like the prophecy/vision of Black Elk, Oglala Sioux Medicine Man:

“I looked ahead and saw the mountains there with rocks and forests on them, and from the mountains flashed all colors upward to the heavens. Then I was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round about beneath me was the whole hoop of the world. And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell and I understood more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred manner the shapes of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live together like one being. And I saw that the sacred hoop of my people was one of many hoops that made one circle, wide as daylight and as starlight, and in the center grew one mighty flowering tree to shelter all the children of one mother and one father. And I saw that it was holy.

“A sacred herb became four flowers, four blossoms on a single stem. The four-rayed herb - red, yellow, black, and white - became the FLOWERING TREE. Black Elk heard a song: A good nation I will make live, this nation above has said, they have given me the power to make over.

“Then Black Elk saw that the sacred hoop of his people was only one of many hoops, all joined together to make one great circle, the great hoop of all peoples. In the center of the great hoop stood a powerful, sheltering, Flowering Tree, and under it gathered children of all nations.”
~ Excerpted from “Black Elk Speaks” by John G. Neihardt originally published in 1932.
Part of Black Elk’s vision, Oglala Sioux Medicine Man

My ol’ teacher, Father Eli, told us that this is the way we will survive the coming ‘cleansing’ that the Hopi prophesize… dwelling together under the shade of the Flowering Tree (of Black Elk’s vision).

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be surrounded by a community of like-minded folks, who would love and care for each other and ‘be there’ to help one another through whatever may come?

Wouldn’t it be delightful to live in a community where every one truly cares about each other... a place free of depression and negativity, where the dominant thoughts are peaceful and loving?  

I was privileged to live in this kind of community with about 20 others for 12 years, so I know from personal experience what a joyful delight it is.  This same kind of feeling is developing among the extended family of nearby friends

If we consciously assimilated the high vibrations of a close-knit community, wouldn’t it be easier to make decisions that benefited all concerned if we had THIS for our basis of decision making?!!

It’s worth thinking about… 

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Aletheia (Registered) 2008-07-18 14:59:25 Hello dear Misty-Eve, We are all here with you...though online and scattered all over your country and across the globe ...we are all here. Right dear friends? And I know we are all helping to build the energies you need and let it naturally flow to you and bring forth the abundance of friendship, joy, healing and material wealth that you seek to receive now. But here is my question - What's good about being cut off from the computer for a while? :D The speed of these changes are so fast and you are indeed going through some major jolts...and that is good...like Mother Earth...you need some shaking to do to just let go of those that need to be released so you can breathe and move more freely again. Hold on and just keep on appreciating the the good that surrounds you, the people who loves you, the abundance you are creating right now and know that ALL OCCURS AT THE RIGHT TIME and soon enough, ALL WILL BE WELL... Take care always, Aletheia “You are never, ever, ever alone. You are always embraced. You are always understood. You are always adored. You are always cared for and well-being is always pre-paved before you. In other words, you DO live in an environment of absolute grace. And the more you practice thoughts of that and watch for evidence of that and speak it, you beat the drum of it whenever you see it. In other words, we love it when we hear you say 'I AM SO BLESSED. I AM SO BLESSED.' Because, there is something about those words that says at the same time, 'Not only are good things coming to me but I am finally understanding my deservability in the good things that are coming.'� Abraham-Hicks

MistyEve (Super Administrator) 2008-07-19 11:43:17 Yes, you're right - "major changes" seems to be the name of the game I'm playing right now. This good old Saturn-return MAKES me deal with things I've been smoothing over, sweeping under the rug and basically not dealing with. Saturn returns to it's natal position every 29 years. So here I am at 58, realizing it's here again. Whatever hasn't been working is now being dealt with - whether I want to deal with it or not. It's quite stressful and I'm having quite a time doing my daily relaxations and mustering up happiness for my gratitudes etc. I've decided to give myself permission to mourn the passing of this relationship today, and maybe tomorrow. But Monday starts a new busy week, and I just plain won't have time for mourning after that - I'll be too busy - which is a perfect distraction. The "Who's Donated" module in the left menu column isn't working evidently, so I want to thank everyone personally who's sent in a donation to help me get a new computer. You kind folks have sent about $120.00 so far, and for that I am very grateful, but it's pretty far from what I'll actually need to get another one. With my computer tech on an extended 'vacation', it may be awhile before things are running the way they should. Hang in there. One of these days it'll be fixed, and in the process, I'll develop a more positive attitude and things will start running more smoothly. I just know it. I am so blessed to have you wonderful folks in my life, and so blessed that you care enough to help support me during this rough week-end, and the days to come. You have no idea how much this warms my heart! Blessed Be, Misty-Eve*

CrystalLight (Registered) 2008-07-19 11:55:34 Hey there Misty, Is your monitor broken as well? Please send me your mailing address..I think that I can help.... Love you, Crystal

MistyEve (Super Administrator) 2008-07-20 16:26:17 Hi Crystal Light! It's so good to hear from you. Of course, you may write to me any time... Misty-Eve@druidcraft.us. I'm really needing some uplifting conversation and if you have that for me please call. I'm not answering the phone unless it's someone I know, but I think I still have your ph. no. in my cell phone book so when I see that it's you, I'll pick up. If I don't answer, then please send an e-mail with your phone number so I'll know it's you, when you call. I love you, Misty-Eve*

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