September 2006 - Light and Prayer Thread

[hippiechick]

(Disclaimer to comply with DU rules and to protect those who are healers and energy workers from liability: Discussion of Alternative and Complementary Healing Methods is in no way intended to take the place of mainstream medical care/tests but to serve as a place to come together to discuss and share other options, experiences and modalities of healing. Members are advised to seek the advice of a medical doctor before experimenting with any alternative healing methods.)





Give us hearts to understand;
Never to take from creation's beauty more than we give;
never to destroy wantonly for the furtherance of greed;
Never to deny to give our hands for the building of earth's beauty;
never to take from her what we cannot use.

Give us hearts to understand
That to destroy earth's music is to create confusion;
that to wreck her appearance is to blind us to beauty;
That to callously pollute her fragrance is to make a house of stench;
that as we care for her she will care for us.

We have forgotten who we are.
We have sought only our own security.
We have exploited simply for our own ends.
We have distorted our knowledge.
We have abused our power.

Great Spirit, whose dry lands thirst,
Help us to find the way to refresh your lands.

Great Spirit, whose waters are choked with debris and pollution,
help us to find the way to cleanse your waters.

Great Spirit, whose beautiful earth grows ugly with misuse,
help us to find the way to restore beauty to your handiwork.

Great Spirit, whose creatures are being destroyed,
help us to find a way to replenish them.

Great Spirit, whose gifts to us are being lost in selfishness and corruption,
help us to find the way to restore our humanity.

Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the wind,
whose breath gives life to the world, hear me;

I need your strength and wisdom.
May I walk in Beauty.


http://www.angelfire.com/md/elanmichaels/understand.html



I chose this prayer because I think, in addition to the literal interpretation of it being a prayer for our Mother Earth; it can also be seen as a prayer for each of us, many of whom are on the path toward our own internal cleansing, healing and rejuvenation.

Peace, Love, Hope and Healing to All ... O8)

[BlueIris]

1. Aw, man. That photo is NICE.

What a lovely opening. Thanks, hippie.

[lildreamer316]

2. PRAYERS and Light Needed here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5564715&mesg_id=5564715

[hippiechick]

3. Geez ...

:(

I hope everyone here can take a few moments to send Nick some white light. O8)

[rumpel]

5. What an ordeal

and what courage - I am sending healing energies

[I Have A Dream]

15. Light, energy & prayers for Nick in reference to his surgery today.

May the Universe keep Nick safe during and after his surgery. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

[rumpel]

4. I love the prayer

thanks, hippiechick

[hippiechick]

8. Thanks for all your help, Rumpel!

O8)

[LaurenG]

6. More prayers needed

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5566754

Thanks hippiechick, this is a great prayer!

[hippiechick]

7. Done, and you're welcome !

:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

17. Such a sad situation. I ask that whatever is for the highest good...

for the child be that which manifests, and I also ask that this family is comforted and is able to find peace. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

[cassiepriam]

9. Such a beautiful opening prayer.

And right away such serious requests came through.
Thanks HC.

[cassiepriam]

10. Prayers to all in need on this thread.

When it is our time to go, may we all have peace and comfort.
And for those we leave behind, courage and support.

[MissWaverly]

11. God Bless America

Give us all the strength, the wisdom and the friendship to overcome the darkness that has overtaken us. Please let us continue to move ahead, let those who waiver and who have lost
hope; let them be renewed to continue their fight for what is right. But let Judgment run
down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.*


Amos 5:24

[cassiepriam]

12. Amen. What a wonderful prayer. nt

[MissWaverly]

13. thank you, of all the times I've said God Bless America

I have never meant it so much as now.

:-)

[cassiepriam]

14. Yes, I agree. nt

[I Have A Dream]

16. Thank you for the beautiful opening, hippiechick, and thank you, rumpel...

for all of your efforts in reference to the August thread.

I ask that all people who still need energy, light & prayers in previous threads will still be blessed by the energy that is put into this thread. I ask that the energy that is put into this thread be amplified beyond our comprehension by those beings that are working with us in reference to the requests in this thread. I ask that all people who put energy into this thread be blessed. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.),

[mntleo2]

18. Pray For Mike And Kathy Malloy

I am not sure why he got fired but whatever the reason he and his family need prayer. Also there is sadness and outrage and we could all use some calming here at DU for all the frustration because we liberals seem to get a bunch empty promises in exchange for living our principals and speaking out.

I know standing up for right has always left people out in the cold while the greedy, the powerful, the cruel, the thoughtless stay inside all warm and well fed, but it sucks. It just sucks. So in order to keep up the good fight like Mike always has, he needs our prayers and we all need strength to keep on going.

At least I do ;(;(;(

Cat In Seattle

[I Have A Dream]

19. I was just reading about this. This really doesn't make any sense.

I ask that Mike be given a forum that will allow him to still have his voice and will allow him to pay the bills. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

[hippiechick]

20. Yes, light for Mike and Kathy ...

... who were such friends and supporters of our dear Kef in his early attempts to find his political voice ...

May Spirit now return the good to them that they shared with him - the good that inspired him to lift all of us ...

O8)

[BlueIris]

21. Those Americans labled "obese" by our society need prayer more than ever.

The heaping pile of abuse, hostility and judgment lumped on those with weight issues is more horrifying than I've ever seen it. I've heard there's even astrological evidence for this trend in our society's history, that's how significant it is. I feel so bad for anyone who must struggle with issues of weight, health and appearance, while also having to deal with disturbing social stigmas as well.

[hippiechick]

22. Amen !

It appalls me to see our children being sedated with meds, fed chemically altered fast "food", then left in front of a computer or X-box to occupy themselves so they don't "disturb" their parents ... to see phy ed and intramural sports cut from school budgets ... to see ads for "super duper extra whopper size your meal for 49 cents" ... and then have society deride people for being 'fat'.

I've battled my weight and my self-image since I was about 12. And looking back at photos, I was never really what one would call 'fat'... chubby as an adolescent, yeah ... enough to never get picked for teams in gym class ... But I thought I was HUGE. I hated myself. The summer I turned 15, I limited myself to a 600 calorie/day diet and rode a stationery bike TWO HOURS EVERY NIGHT until I lost 35 lbs. I would literally get up in the middle of the night and do sit up's because I felt guilty for not exercising enough during the day.

It's been a see-saw all of my adult life, but when I started closing in on 40 a couple years ago, I decided it was time to make peace with myself and my genetics (German/Czech Ooomm pah pah !!). Now I walk HippieDog Hank and Ray La Beagle about 4 miles a day, stay away from fast food, and have generally shunned the consumerist culture of self-hate ("You're ugly. Buy some beauty").

I have enormous sympathy for those who are bombarded every day - from every angle - about their appearance and what's wrong with it, and how it's "their fault". May they come to love and accept themselves for who they are and the gifts they bring to this world.

O8)

[SeattleGirl]

31. My sister, who is very tall and slender, deals with it from the

opposite spectrum, but people still think it's okay to ridicule her and make fun of her for looking as she does, just as they feel it's okay to do the same to those who weigh more than the "ideal." I know that people don't usually think of tall (or even short) slender people as objects of derision, but believe me, they are. How sad.

[BlueIris]

32. Oh, I know about it from the opposite end of the spectrum, too.

Being a person who is considered slender myself, I am still not infrequently the object of inappropriate remarks. I know how hurtful being accused of suffering from anorexia/bulemia can be when you are not so much "naturally thin," but thin because your metabolism is high, you don't eat meat, drink alcohol or need to use many prescription drugs, and you don't have the kind of lifestyle that exacerbates stress hormones. I was offering up the prayer for the persecuted "fat" people because it appears to me that the veritable nation-wide campaign against them has kicked into overdrive, which, no matter how stigmatized I feel sometimes, is a problem that appears more in need of positive energy to me than whatever the slender among us are dealing with. But what the hey, prayers for the thin-and-tired-of-being-sniped-at folks, too.

[rumpel]

34. thank you BlueIris

this includes my daughter

light to all

[crikkett]

23. Thank you for the prayer. It perfectly mirrored my attitude

when I read it earlier this week.

[crikkett]

24. "see the positive outcome already happened"

I have a commission that is being disputed.
I believe it was earned; a 'negotition settlement' was offered but turned down by my partner who is handling negotiations. I can't do anything but pray and ask for your prayers, that we be paid fairly for our work. I am to "see the positive outcome already happened"

Here it goes..
thanks

[I Have A Dream]

27. I will pray that you will be treated fairly and will be fairly compensated

for the work that you performed in good faith, crikkett. I ask that the Universe shine light on the person/people who are keeping this from happening so that they will feel inspired to do what is right. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

[SeattleGirl]

25. I would greatly appreciate some light and prayers.

My income has taken a tumble over the last 6 months or so, as my caseload has shrunk. I get paid by the billable hour, so when my caseload goes down, so does my income. It's picking up, which is good, but rather slowly, so things are still really tight. I could use prayers for abundance.

More especially, though, I could use prayers for focus and concentration and energy. I'm coming out of a burn-out period and not up to my normal work pace, which I know is the main contributor to my lower caseload and lower income.

Any and all light and prayers are greatly appreciated.

And hippiechick, thank you for the very beautiful poem. It is very soothing, and also, very hopeful. :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

26. I will send you light and energy, SeattleGirl. I also ask that the...

Universe help you to get back to peak performance so that you are able to manifest the abundance that you desire into your life. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

Also, cassiepriam told us about an abundance prayer/decree from the Ascended Masters which a psychic friend gave to her that might be useful for your purposes. She said that it should be said 3 times in the morning, 3 times at noon and 3 times before bed. (Also anytime you feel negative.) It's supposed to unblock psychic and karmic blocks to success and abundance. She said that you should also be careful to avoid any negative thought and that we must remember that our thoughts, intentions, feelings and behavior become our karma. The decree is as follows:

I AM abundance, financial freedom and personal happiness. Now make manifest and sustain with grace.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

29. Thank you so much.

Especially for the prayer/decree. I will definitely start using that. :hug:

[BlueIris]

28. Major good vibes for SeattleGirl.

I am burning an abundance candle later, so I will think of you while that's going on.

[SeattleGirl]

30. You are so sweet, BlueIris.

Thank you. :hug:

[BlueIris]

33. Could someone please try to communicate with my old, incotinent dog?

Just politely try to get him to go outside. He is an old Australian shepherd named B. I have asked my spirit guides to assist me with this because my attempts to communicate to him that he should go outside have not yielded much. (I think he's afraid that if he goes out, I won't let him back in, or if he goes out, he will be taken to that Big Veterinarian in the Sky, if you know what I mean.) So far--nothing. Maybe guides don't talk to dogs? I'm already in for a weekend of carpet cleaning because I can't manuever him to go outside into the front or backyard, so...anything the prayer thread can do would be appreciated.

[rumpel]

35. It's going to be a tough one

is he going into the yard or do you want to walk him .... just as an aid for me to envision - as I know dogs pick up images of your thoughts...

meanwhile - sending healing energies towards his ability to control a little better-


on edit: maybe he would like to walk with you...out into the yard? they get very insecure when this happens, too you know.

and maybe spread some plastic and newspapers around where he normally has these accidents - back to the times of puppy care to make the cleaning a little easier...

[BlueIris]

36. You've...never owned an Aussie shepherd, have you?

:-) They don't really respond well to the "go on the papers, even if the papers are everywhere" philosophy. But, after I clean the carpets again tonight, I'll put down some plastic or something.

Ack. I've resorted to trying to lure him outside with dog biscuts, which isn't working.

[rumpel]

37. no aussie

my best friend had one, though - :)

but, I meant not to tell him to go there - just for easier clean up and peace of mind.

I'll keep thinking of him maybe I will solicit my dogs in the other realm to lend a hand, too, especially one of them had the same problem his name was Whiskey (Afghan) :)

[BlueIris]

38. They're...special animals.

I just keep thinking, "Outside, outside, outside." At least he's getting up to eat his food now, which he also didn't want to do for a while. Sigh.

[BlueIris]

39. Okay, he's going out again.

For which he was rewarded with a biscuit. So, hopefully he knows that there will be no er, sending him to the "special vet" at this time. Let's hope this keeps up, though, as I...just don't have the energy to clean carpets very often.

[rumpel]

42. hope it keeps up, too

not eating - bad teeth or painful gums? sometimes I gave mine ground chicken and rice...

I'll keep sending light and Whiskey ( not booze) to encourage him... :)

[hippiechick]

40. HippieDog Hank is Aussie Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)/Beagle ...

... so I understand where you're comign from. They sorta make the rules, we - as their humans - just follow along. :)


I'll have a chat with Hank and see what he suggests for your dog.

O8)

[BlueIris]

43. Aw. We used to have a Cattle Dog, too.

She didn't love B. At all. She died in 1999 and we still miss her.

[crikkett]

41. the out/in fear seems common in pets, I'm told patience works.

I deal with my adopted dog's in/out neurosis by propping open the door and encouraging her to 'go' when she needs to.

A friend (who I greatly respect) tells me that her adopted cat begs to be on the other side of any door that is closed, so when she's home she is constantly letting the thing in and out of rooms and the house, unless it's nice out, when she just props open all the doors so she can do something besides walk behind a cat. My friend thinks her cat's neurosis is a response to being cooped up by its previous caretakers and thinks that the problem is gradually lessening as the cat becomes more comfortable.

Good luck with your carpets, I really know the feeling. I think my little b. stopped 'going' in unhappy places when she decided to trust us. She always looked so guilty when it happened. I never ever punished her for going, but I did bemoan the situation very loudly (sad, not angry) the whole time I cleaned up, which I did in front of her. I think one of her previous caretakers hit her - poor thing's been bounced around.

[rumpel]

44. Prayer request for "Crocodile Hunter"

and his wife & kids

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20349888-2,00.html

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2043753&mesg_id=2043753

[BlueIris]

45. Oh, man. That is so sad.

Perhaps not suprising considering the lifestyle he chose to lead, which I feel was just a reflection of his need to follow his passions, including a deep and valid love of wildlife, but--egh. Prayers for the wife and kids, (the whole Irwin family used to vacation in my college town) definitely.

[I Have A Dream]

46. Lots of love, light & healing energy for his family.

This was a man & woman who followed their passion and lived life to the fullest. RIP, Steve Irwin.

:(

[BlueIris]

47. I am so....completely miserable.

There is no one in my life to love or support me and there never WAS anyone to do any of those things. Despite the MASSIVE and painful efforts I have made at creating positive change, I am alone, I am broke, I am not healthy or happy and as far as I can tell, there's nothing positive coming to take the place of ANY of this pain. It not only makes it impossible to envision why I am continuing along this path, it makes it impossible to come up with a good reason for why I should continue on this earth. I am not thinking of taking my own life, only questioning what the point of any of this is? Where are the people who should love me and whom I should find value in loving? Why is everything being taken from me, and please, if anyone says, "the only things being taken from you are the things no longer of use to you," I will scream. This isn't fair, and if this is the purpose of the "new energy," I think it's worthless.

[Crowdance]

50. Blue Iris, I hold you in my heart

I read your posts in this forum and see in you a fierce, strong passion for life that must be very hard for you to hold. I know your path is a painful one because I see myself mirrored in your words. I, too, have wondered why I bothered coming here, just to undertake a journey that seems blocked at every step, filled with both physical and emotional pain. But I have learned just a little bit lately about how to hold that passion in a better way for me, to walk myself to a different spot from which to view the scenery of my life. And I'm beginning to see the beauty in this life, I'm starting to be able to hold my passion more easily, to learn to use it for my own good and the good of others.

Reading your words over the past (how many?) years, I can see that you are strong and talented and full of what the world needs now. I know it's a lot to ask of you, but I ask it anyway: please continue your struggle to find a way to bring your light more fully into life. I know it won't be easy, but it will be worthwhile. And I,and others in this life and on this board, are behind you pushing all the while. We've got your back.

In the meantime, I pray to Spirit to help Blue Iris find a way that is good for her, to help her to bring her energies into a place where they will nurture the good and pure in the world, and to help her do this in the care of loving light, in a way that supports her, that her soul's purpose on this earth will be served. And so it is.

[BlueIris]

51. Aw, thanks, Crowdance.

I think of you and your path often as well, for strength and inspiration. Best of luck dealing with the remainder of your own Ascention, difficult as that may be.

[Lilith Velkor]

58. Wow

I totally relate to that.

Seems you are not alone in being alone, fat lot of good that is. Cheers. :toast:

[BlueIris]

60. Well, for the record, it's getting better. Kinda.

Alone feels worse when you're scared and I was REALLY scared when I made that post. I've resolved some of my fears about moving into the higher realms since I made those comments, and I've recognized that I probably won't be alone forever and will find new friends and family members eventually. Plus, everyone in the prayers thread was totally sweet, which really helped ease the terror. And my eclipse night was great, which also helped.

[SeattleGirl]

62. BlueIris, your post moved me to tears.

I will send you as much positive energy as I can, and pray that things will begin to turn in a most positive way for you.

:hug:

[BlueIris]

48. Healing, light and prayers for Justice Anthony Kennedy, please.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2495670

[I Have A Dream]

49. Yes, I will definitely do this. n/t

[lildreamer316]

52. Hubby and I REALLY need it for today.

His court date for the nasty nasty stuff is today..the final date. This could mean possible weekend jail time, unless the lawyer has managaed to get the info to get it dropped. Please send us lots and lots of light, just for today..I don't want to monopolize it!
Thanks so much.

[LaurenG]

53. Will do lildreamer316

and for the others on the thread as well. I'm sending good vibes and lots of light to you guys.

[BlueIris]

54. Good luck!

And don't be silly about monopolizing the prayer thread. You could never monopolize it any worse than I already have. :-)

[hippiechick]

55. Sending light ...

O8) :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

57. I will send you light and energy throughout the day, lildreamer.

:hug:

[rumpel]

59. Good vibes are with you

:grouphug:

[lildreamer316]

56. In Thanks for what I am recieving, I send light and love to all here.

It occured to me that if I was asking, so should I give (duh!Lol!).
Thanks everyone!

[hippiechick]

61. Hate to ask ...

... but I could use a little Universal reinforcement O8)

My 'problems' are crumbs compared to the serious stuff that so many are dealing with, but a particular relationship issue, some nagging financial gnats, and a long-standing low-grade depression (probably made worse by the 2 previously mentioned bugaboo's) ... have got me feeling really low.

Any positive thoughts, ideas, prayers, etc are appreciated.

Thanks ! :grouphug:

[I Have A Dream]

63. I will pray for your situation and send energy, hippiechick.

:hug:

[BlueIris]

64. Well, my positivity beam is a little paired down, so I'm trying to come up

with ideas. How's about...treatment? If not now, eventually? The methods you use should be the ones you are most comfortable with, of course, but, but--you're getting your depression checked out before it worsens, right? I hope? That's not something you want to let sit.

[cassiepriam]

65. Prayers and light to all in need on this thread.

Stay calm, have faith and courage.
May your guides and angels help you.

[Why Syzygy]

70. My load from

Thursday . full moon . finally lifted today. It was so heavy. Just keep puttin one foot in front of the other. It feels so good to be light again.

[merh]

66. It's me again

I sure could use some of that healing, hope and peace.

[rumpel]

Sending you positive energies

:hug:

[rumpel]

68. Sending you positive energies

:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

72. I will be sending you energy and ilght, merh.

:I ask that the Universe allow you to feel its loving arms and allow you to feel the hope and peace that is always there for us to access. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

Blessings to you.

:hug::hug:

[hippiechick]

74. Blessings, Merh

O8)

[BlueIris]

67. Could use support in the financial department this week...

I have to deal with my bank at some point, to address some issues which have come up since I've become gainfully employed within the mainstream again. They would pick now to start messing with me...(don't ask). If those who pray could ask the Universe to provide me with the support it can for getting the remainder of my fresh financial start nailed down, that would be great. Thanks, and right back atcha.

[rumpel]

You got it.

:)

[rumpel]

69. You got it.

:)

[Why Syzygy]

71. Always in prayers, Iris .

Think of you often, as I know others here do. Know our hearts are with you.

[I Have A Dream]

73. I will do this, BlueIris.

I ask that the Universe protect you from interference and from anyone who would cause you financial problems and that you are blessed with abundance and financial freedom. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

[lildreamer316]

77. I'm with ya, Blue.

Lots of light to you. Be brave!

[u4ic]

91. Absolutely, BlueIris

:hug:

[hippiechick]

75. For DU'er CountAllVotes

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=243&topic_id=20979&mesg_id=20979



:( :grouphug:

[I Have A Dream]

76. Awww, that's so sad. :o(

Light and love to CountAllVotes & to Marie.

:cry:

[LaurenG]

78. How heartbreaking

My thought and prayers go out to CountAllVotes and her precious dog.

[Pathwalker]

79. Apparently, I'm part of the e-coli outbreak.

I have been so sick for the last three weeks, that's why I haven't posted. But, according to my doctor, this e-coli outbreak got me. It was baby spinach I bought to go with my homegrown tomatoes, and I know exactly what brand I bought, too. Anyway, the ONLY thing that saved me from getting it worse than I did, was my "Monkish" manner of cleaning the spinach. No, you don't have to wash it five times, but doing so may have saved my and my son's life. Only one son ate it too, but he wasn't nearly as sick as me, because he's healthier.

I'm better now, but I am still VERY weak, and it'll probably take a month or more before I can get back to where I was when this hit me.

Just a word of advice here: Stay away from Dole bagged baby spinach. It's a killer!

[I Have A Dream]

80. Oh, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, NB!

I will be sending you healing energy & I ask that the Universe help you to get back to full strength as soon as possible. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

:hug:

[hippiechick]

81. Blessings for you and your son, Notorious

O8) Feel better. Soon. :hug:

[BlueIris]

82. OMG, thank goodness you're alright.

How horrible. And yes, good for you and your Monkish ways!

[LaurenG]

83. Oh wow

I am so sorry to hear that. And very grateful you are getting better. I will keep you in my prayers.

[u4ic]

92. I'm so sorry, NB

I will send you light for a speedy recovery. :hug:

I may have avoided the outbreak because of my accursed fridge. Sometimes the greens will freeze in a certain spot, and they did yet again. (I had the Earthbound spring mix that includes baby spinach) I had to throw the whole thing out - on Thursday, just before I heard about the e coli outbreak.

[BlueIris]

84. ...egh. So, I received a major spurt of the New energies this morning,

I think...and I'm more than a little overwhelmed. 'Cause right now, it's just energy, it's like I can feel that my sense of my own potential has been blown wide open. But that's all it is. I still don't know which way to go with this. I have a few clues--some local Democrats called me again tonight asking for volunteers, but--ACK. Right now, I just feel like crying all over the place for all of the opportunities I haven't taken (or couldn't take) advantage of over the years, and for how mean I was to myself. So mean. I was actually told by a reader of mine last May that I wouldn't get enough information about which way to go next (and for what reason) exactly until October. Sob! I...don't know if I can wait until October to figure out whatever it is I'm supposed to do. Because--too. much. energy. And a very strange sadness that I just can't--I have no idea why I would be crying so much over being released. Maybe because it feels like abandonment on the doorstep of my old life, without any resources to get on the road to the new one. I don't know. Requesting prayers for clarity. Thanks.

[LaurenG]

85. Aww

You have my prayers BI. :hug:

[BlueIris]

86. Thanks, but I might not need them. I think I'll just quit again now.

Who wants brownies? :-)

[BlueIris]

87. Sending out light to all who need it in this forum and on DU,

especially my beloved u4ic, merh and BluePatriot (hi, (other) Blue!). Continued best of luck accepting and dealing with your current challenges and blessings, all.

[I Have A Dream]

88. Blessings to everyone at DU who is facing challenges.

May they quickly learn what they are supposed to learn from these challenges so that they can move back into balance again.

[BluePatriot]

90. Hi BlueIris!

*waves*

Best light and luck to everyone!

[u4ic]

106. You're such a wonderful soul, BlueIris

and I thank you. (I somehow missed this post before) :hug: :loveya:

[hippiechick]

89. Prayers, light and love for DU'er mandyky

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=245x27320



O8) :grouphug:

[BlueIris]

93. Need support in order to manage today's angry mindset.

As much grace from the Universe as I have received today, especially at the bank (!), I have also been the victim of various INSANE occurrences that are, best I can tell, designed to fuck up my life...some more...in the worst ways. GOD. I hate my roommates. But until a storehouse of money opens to fall on my head and allow me to jettison them for good, I'm stuck with them. And they're horrible.

[BlueIris]

94. Okay, belay that request.

My little tree frog is croaking in his rhody bush outside my window, reminding me that although my roommates are for the most part annoying, ingrateful people, other than them...today, the bank was nice to me. And I am re-developing an optimistic outlook on my novel. And the natural food store that sold me expired echinacea three weeks ago, forcing me to write a comment card in complaint, spontaneously tracked me down today while I was in said store for something else, and gave me free echinacea just to say, "Sorry." And does anyone remember those polls I made in the Lounge last Spring about my future (potential) babies' names that got poo-pooed on by mean Loungers, especially the first one, for a girl, Tatum? Mean Loungers convinced me that no one would ever name her child that...and today I met someone who named her little girl Tatum. HAH. So, I had a good day. No prayers needed for Iris today. Please direct all prayers to mandyky instead--thanks!

[hippiechick]

95. kick

:hi:

[Crowdance]

96. My Mom needs your prayers

(I could maybe use a little, too.) She has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. We're all very sad because there is no cure.

[Dora]

97. Peace to you, your family, and your mother most of all.

:hug:

[hippiechick]

98. Light, love and strength, Crowdance ....

O8) :hug:

[LaurenG]

99. Prayers for you and your mom Crowdance

:hug:

[rumpel]

100. Sending you loving light, Crowdance

and to your Mom healing energies - and prayers for a cure

:grouphug:

[I Have A Dream]

101. I'm sending all of the light and energy that I can, Crowdance.

I'm sorry that your family has to go through this.

:hug:

[BlueIris]

102. My condolences. Will think lots of positive thoughts.

[Crowdance]

103. Thank you, all for your support.

After a few days of working with Spirit, I've discovered that there is much work for me to do about my mother's illness. Feeling your support lifting me will give me courage for the work ahead.

[BlueIris]

104. Glad to hear it.

Peace.

[u4ic]

107. Crowdance...

Healing light to your mom, and to you and your family.

Please take care. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[hippiechick]

105. For Molly Ivins ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2217233


O8)

[u4ic]

108. For Molly

[I Have A Dream]

109. Blessings & healing energy to Molly.

She is so full of life and light.

[BlueIris]

110. Lit candles for Molly and others--how awesome is gratefulness.org?

I forgot how neat that site is.

[hippiechick]

111. We lost 2 DU'ers today ...

OneEighty http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2229152

and

Alarcojon http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2224744

:( May Spirit take extra special gentle care of them and their families at this time.


O8)

[rumpel]

112. May the light of their beings shine on n/t

[LaurenG]

113. I am heartbroken at their loss

I wish them safe passage and comfort for their loved ones.:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

114. This is unbelievably sad.

:(

Light and healing energy to those who loved them both, including so many here at DU.

[BlueIris]

115. More light for Fitz, please:

I am SO UNHAPPY about this. I've been having not-so-great feelings about Fitz for the last couple of weeks.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2532513

[I Have A Dream]

118. This is unbelievable. Sending white light and protective energy to him...

and those involved with him in the fight that he's leading.

[cassiepriam]

126. Please God protect Fitz and all those fighting the good fight. nt

[BlueIris]

116. More prayers for my grandmother's passing please.

She is named Donna and is in Phoenix and will be entering hospice in the next few days. I don't expect her to live through October. I sent her some black kyanite and some kunzite, to try to get things in alignment and promote connection with the Universal Consciousness in order to ease her transition into the afterlife, but that was all I could do at this time (no one's manifesting "in the palm of" anyone's hand around here, yet).

[I Have A Dream]

117. I will ask that the Universe help Donna during this period in her life...

and to help your family to deal with the situation.

[rumpel]

121. BlueIris

I will send you, Donna and your family loving light.

:grouphug:

[BlueIris]

123. Thanks rumple and I Have A Dream.

Especially since my rocks didn't reach her, as the family member (my dad) who was supposed to deliver the black kyanite or the kunzite to her when he was checking her into hospice and giving the family his medical opinion that her situation is beyond the reach of mainstream or alternative medical care "forgot" to do so. (&$*#^#%@()%$Y#!!) Thanks.

[rumpel]

129. I believe the stones

are there with her, Blue Iris. If she is in a state between worlds, she will be sensitive to both worlds - your intent has delivered them.

[cassiepriam]

127. You can send Grandma energy and light.

And send her prayers, all will help a great
deal to have an easy passing over.

[BlueIris]

134. I do.

I have also asked my grandpa, who has already passed, to assist her. Her first husband may also be available to guide the transition.

[cassiepriam]

135. Yes, excellent.

They will be there to meet her.

[crikkett]

119. Please pray for these birds and their caretakers - imminent danger

Spread the word, do more if you can. Yikes!

reposted from Friends Of Parrots*
>
>
> Janet Ragonesi just contacted me about the
> following: Janelle of Avitech in Frazier Park is in
> dire temporary need of assistance with her
> approximately 100 birds of various species and
> sizes. The fires are imminently coming her way and
> she is surrounded by fire trucks. However, her birds
> need to be evacuated temporarily. There is a vet who
> offered to take them all in. However, they have to
> be delivered to him. Janelle is begging for help in
> having people call her and make arrangements to come
> with carrying cases to remove the birds to the vet
> or to their homes during this emergency. If you can
> help, AND ALSO PASS THIS MESSAGE ALONG TO ANYONE YOU
> KNOW IN THE PARROT COMMUNITY, please contact her at
> 800 646-bird

[rumpel]

120. frazier park?

I did not realize it was burning in Frazier Park.

I will send protective light

and

http://vcsd.org/day_fire.html#animalevac
http://fire.countyofventura.org/

[BlueIris]

122. Wish me luck on the job front, everyone.

I made an appointment with my boss to discuss the abusive, inappropriate behavior my coworkers and the assistant manager have been subjecting me to, which is my last attempt to work something out there so that I can stay on until I find a better position. It's not so much about my desire to be ethical, but about the fact that a) I mentioned to my boss yesterday that someone had yelled at me about something recently and she was like, "What? That's a total violation of the harassment policy," so now I feel that I have to report it (non-reporting also violates the policy) and b) I can't work there under these conditions any longer. Also, even though I don't have another job yet, I figure--there's nothing worse than what I'm doing now. Nothing more humiliating, nothing more unpleasant--plus, the longer I stay, the less likely it is that I will find a different job anytime soon, as the environment is just that toxic...and I'm pretty sure the universe doesn't want me to stay there anyway. I've saved most of what I've earned, such as it is (against their own alleged rules, they've been giving me fewer hours than all the new hires) so money isn't the biggest worry it could be and the bottom line is (aside from needing to protect the integrity of my own employment record): I have no choice now if I want to be able to say I took action as soon as a manger had made me aware that the behavior of the abusive coworkers also constituted rule breaking.

Anyway, please no one lecture me: simply wish me good luck WRT my professional life. Thanks.

[I Have A Dream]

124. Good luck, Iris! I ask that the Universe find you the perfect position...

in the perfect location with the perfect people and with the perfect salary. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

[LaurenG]

125. I wish you the best of luck BI

Love light and good energy surround you as you go through your day.:hug:

[cassiepriam]

128. A vivid dream last night told me to post this prayer here.

And I will put it on next month's thread as well if that is OK.
I know I have posted it before, it is one of my favorites, but I will
go with the flow of my dream, cannot hurt.

A prayer by Saint Francis:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred . . . let me sow love
Where there is injury . . . pardon
Where there is doubt . . . faith
Where there is despair . . .hope
Where there is darkness . . . light
Where there is sadness . . .joy
Divine Master,
grant that i may not so much seek
To be consoled . . .as to console
To be understood . . .as to understand,
To be loved . . . as to love
For it is in giving . . .that we receive,
It is in pardoning, that we are pardoned,
It is in dying . . .that we are born to eternal life

[hippiechick]

130. Amazing, Cassie ... synchronicity strikes again!

... I was looking around earlier today for a closing prayer for the thread, I pondered on this one for several minutes.

I think it's perfect and if you don't mind, I'd like to use it as the closer for this month.

O8)

[cassiepriam]

132. By all means, please use it!

Here is a better version, and also has information at the end about St Francis, and what the prayer means and how to use it. Very nice. I want everyone who helps with this thread to know that their work here is very special indeed. May all those who are in need of prayers and those who prayed receive many blessings.

St. Francis prayer

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.


St. Francis was born at Assisi in 1182. After a care free youth, he turned his back on inherited wealth and committed himself to God. Like many early saints, he lived a very simple life of poverty, and in so doing, gained a reputation of being the friend of animals. He established the rule of St Francis, which exists today as the Order of St. Francis, or the Franciscans. He died in 1226, aged 44.

The prayer has many of the biblical truths of what it means to be a Christian - to seek to give, and in so doing, receive blessings; that the Lord's Prayer asks God to forgive us as we forgive, and that the goal of eternal life can only result from working on our sins.

Pointers for Prayer : Sometimes Christians are called to turn the world upside down. To bring the exact opposite of what we find in our world. St. Francis' prayer is a bold one, asking for strength to give of ourselves to meet the needs of others. He recognises that it "is in giving that we receive", that as we give of ourselves, we receive the peace and blessing of our risen Lord Jesus. We cannot earn eternal life, but that we are pardoned from the sins that block our claim on it.
Think about the situations that you are involved in that require peace, consolation, hope, light and joy. Then, if you're bold enough, pray the prayer!

[rumpel]

131. so appropriate

for where we all are today..

thanks

[cassiepriam]

133. Yes, it gives me such comfort.

I hope others derive some measure of peace from it as well.

[hippiechick]

136. I found a short poem today, to close out the month ...

... I had intended to leave the thread with the lovely St. Francis' prayer that Cassiepriam posted above, then was at a Spritual sort of place for a reading this afternoon.

While waiting for my appointment, took a moment to meditate in the grotto.

There was a plaque on the wall, which read:

Build upon resolve and not upon regret
A structure of thy future:
Do not grope among the shadows of old sins
But let thy soul's light shine on in the path of hope
And dissipate the darkness.

Waste no tears on the blotted record of lost years
But turn the leaf and smile to see
The fair white pages that remain to thee."


~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox


Blessings, light, love and hope to everyone. O8)


:grouphug:

[I Have A Dream]

137. Thank you for your work this month, hippiechick.

Blessings to you!

[LaurenG]

138. Perfect

for me the words on that plaque are perfect. "Do not grope among the shadows of old sins
But let thy soul's light shine on in the path of hope".

Thank you so very much hippiechick, great closing and a great September prayer and healing thread.