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2012 A World Revolution

Loss

The Artist

Meeting the Challenge

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The Good Stuff

2012 A World Revolution

2012 A World Revolution
These are very interesting times we are living in. With the various earthquakes, floods, fires and ecological events occurring in our world, there are many theories and beliefs held about why these things are happening. The breakdown of the family, restructuring of institutions, and the uprising of people against world powers also contribute to the belief that the world is coming to a chaotic and disastrous end. Christians maintain that current events are a part of end time prophecies. Surely biblical prophecy is lining up with the present. Yet the Bible states we know not the time, the hour or day.Newagers believe todayâ€™s social upheaval is a part of the evolution of manâ€™s spiritual awakening and the earthâ€™s spiritual shift. I believe both are true.Whatever your belief or viewpoint is, it is likely that you see, feel and are aware of this change. Worldwide, since 2010, the Libyan Civil War, 15-M, Indignant Citizens, Arab Spring movements, and the now ubiquitous Occupy protests each represent an unrest and dissatisfaction with mankindâ€™s quality of life and the ever-growing need and quest for freedom.To look at any of these worldwide movements from an insular perspective is to miss the point. We are all connected and affected in some way whether or not our cause is a financial, religious, geographical or cultural one. The mere fact that we are all fighting for freedom and human rights, fundamentally unites us all. There is a global awareness growing in the hearts of men inciting personal responsibly for their existence. We have unanimously decided that now is the time for authentic power to be shifted back to the individual rather than granted to the masses as charity by the powers that be.Institutions havenâ€™t changed. They are not broken. They were built just as we see them now. It is peopleâ€™s minds that have changed. The eyes of the world are awake and ourr souls no longer complacent. The Mayan and Egyptian calendar prophecies purport the year 2012 not to be the final destruction of the world as we know it, but rather an awakening, a shift in the minds and spirits of men. A transformation and renewal of consciousness.That is evident in religious institutions being called into question and taken to task for their indiscretions against members of their constituency. People are leaving houses of worship in droves and seeking out their own definitions of God and their relationship to him. Transparency is being demanded of governments and institutions, people are governing themselves, observing injustices done by servicemen and leaders and requiring accountability and recompense.We are no longer following the script but instead carving out our own path. Truthfully, there is no other choice. Once men are conscious, the ways in which we have lived, learned, loved and existed no longer serve us.As old structures and paradigms break down and cease to exist in our lives it may seem that things are falling apart and a tidal wave of discomfort and unease is effecting each aspect of our existence. But as the shift occurs, some things we would like to hold onto we have to lose in order to reach the next plateau. In the book of Corinthians, Paul wrote, â€œWhen I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish thingsâ€.It baffles me how anyone withholding mental acuity can take a childâ€™s innocence, harm a parent or abuse a loved one. But I also know that light attracts darkness sometimes and that we live in a world of Divine Dichotomy in which there is a balance, a duality, of polarities. While many are vibrating upon frequencies of love and enlightenment, during this spiritual shift there will be some who are still operating on a lower consciousness. Just pay attention to the news and you will have more than enough of this energy displayed. It may seem that people are getting worse or that humanity is an endangered species in which the hearts of men are dark and hollow. I believe that if a person never had a strong spiritual direction or compass, then as change occurs, as it will with each of us, those of lower consciousness will draw upon what they have in their spiritual reservoir. Accordingly, feelings, thoughts, and acts of fear, greed, violence and anger will consume them. The opposite is true of those who are on a higher path of consciousness. They will draw upon feelings, thoughts and acts of love, compassion, generosity and faith.These are definitely quite interesting times. Times of change, enlightenment and revolution. The question is, as times are changing, what can, what will you change in order to be the best you can be? Will you serve love or serve fear? How can there be any more freedom songs when we are not free ourselves? How can we help others if we are not willing to revolt against the things, people, mindsets and habits in our lives that oppress us? If a revolution starts with each one of us, let us begin awakening to our greatness and listening to the voice of God inside us.Change starts a little bit at a time. When we change our consciousness, it has a ripple affect on the world around us. If we believe the Holy Bible, we know that God is looking for one body, one church. Whether we believe the Christian, Mayan, I Ching, Kabbalah, Hindu, or Tibetan prophecies, today we can put away that which doesnâ€™t serve us and remind ourselves of the manifold breakthrough 2011 has been. May our personal and collective revolutions continue on into 2012 and start with ourselves.Love and light,Freedove

Loss

Loss
Loss can inject itself into our lives suddenly or creep us on us. But no matter how it impacts us, when we lose a loved one, there is never enough time. Time to love, forgive, share, communicate, laugh, embrace or simply say just how much they really mean to us. There will never be enough time to express something as infinite as love. Sometimes we are riddled with guilt or deem our loss as some kind of karma or punishment and we may resort to being closed or numb or angry. We cant fathom that something so beautiful and someone so much a part of us, can be taken from us. There is nothing we can do to reverse, change or stop it. Our tight bubble of security, familiarity and communion we created and defined for ourselves has been broken by the flow of life. And we dont like it. It feels like we ourselves are dying. That we cant go on. Loss kinda picks us up with icy hands and transports us to an eventual place of warmth where our hearts are softened and open.Yet during the process of grief, for whatever array of emotional, mental, or physical reactions we may be experiencing at any given moment, the common denominator of them all is, we dont want to go through it. We dont want to suffer. Were futilely doing everything that we can to control that which cannot be controlled by ourselves. So we resist, protest, deny, cry, numb, ignore and literally fight for life in an effort to salve or bypass the pain of loss.The beauty of loss, though, can only be found by opening our hearts to it and allowing it to reintroduce us to life. It reminds us of the preciousness of life, its value and impermanence. It magnifies our dreams and what really matters outside the bubble of busyness and self-importance we have created for ourselves. It utilizes our numbness to soften our hearts. Our anger becomes compassion for others. Our resentment dissolves into gratitude for who we are, and what we have been given. If we allow it.For someone who has avoided funerals all their life, it was nothing short of lifes sardonic irony that I would watch someone I love die. The wound is still fresh but my heart is now being filled with a fond remembrance of the rhythm of the dance, the kiss of life and the aroma of loving with your heart open. Thats where you find your greatest miracles. It is also when you find out just how powerful you are. That the things you thought would destroy your soul have actually breathed new life and promise into you.Life does have a rhythm and a flow. We have to learn to trust that the Creator will provide us everything in every instance to not just survive, but thrive. Our resistance is what separates us from our miracles. Our fear is what separates from our freedoms. Life, today or tomorrow, is a gift. If you knew today were your last day, chances are you wouldnt be concerned with how much material or financial success youve gained during this course in miracles, or if you won your last argument or debate, but instead Did I love enough?Ive heard some speak about the 5 stages of grief. If I had to sum it up, Id say the 5 components of a joyful life would be: acceptance, flow, compassion, gratitude and forgiveness. When you hold any of these close to your heart not only are you saying yes to life but you are saying, I trust you. I know that by giving any of these away in love, I am in no way being diminished. That there is enough for me. And for everyone. And the more I give, the more love there is. The more love, the more trust. The more trust, the more peace. Sometimes life will bring us places we'd dare not go. Many of them will be painful or uncomfortable to us. But its our response ability to keep our hearts open that will determine how we live, how we love and what kind of journey we ultimately create for ourselves. Sometimes loss can show us how fragile, weak and broken we are. But most times its seeking to show us how strong, resilient and blessed we truly are and how much more we stand to gain by living and loving life with an open heart. ---Freedove

The Artist

The Artist
What is an artist?Oft-times when one hears the word artistorated we envision a painter, sculptor, dancer singer and many of the myriad professions within the performing arts. Contrarily we are all, in our own right, (Divine Right, i.e.) artists.Webster defines an artist as one who practices any of the performing arts. It secondarily gives reference to a person who works with the dedication and attributes associated with an artist. The preceding definitions, in my opinion, serve to satisfy the mind of those content with the workings of the physical plane. Many intellectuals and spiritual mindedthinkers alike, tend to forget that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience. That there is a flow of energy emanating from the creator to our minds and bodies, thereby enabling the manifestations of creativity through our efforts, is lost in the explanatory text of thescholars such as Webster and the like.When God created man inhis image and likeness, he ingrained all of the necessary survival, imaginative, creative and inventive components needed for man to experience life at its fullest capacity. When he made that promise of divinity he did not revoke it. It was not contingent upon mans desire to walk in or out of the light. His word, his promise, was his gift nomatter the path chosen by man.As a performing /recording artistwho always has and still does view music as the fourth dimensional realm, I find it frightening that many in the performing arts do not view their craft as an extension of their Divinity. The healing, inspirational, and mentally enhancing properties of the vibrations of music are so potentially capable of healing our world, its a wonder to me that mainstream music has not taken up the torch of being spearheadsin the reformation of humanity. Music has much more power than artist, listeners, scholars and scientists alike will ever truly comprehend. The mathematical, vibratory and scientific connections to sound are enough to baffle even the most astute Einstein. The mysteries of Gods green earth are for good reason, I purport, what they are- mysteries.While our creator has given us free reign and dominion over our individual paths and actions in life, He will also not sit idly by while his co-creators do nothing to effect positive change in the world they have created. There is an order to this dance just as in a tango or waltz; an order to this puzzle, just as in a scientific equation; an order to our lives. There are consequences to our decisions. Not consequences that are put upon us as a punishment. It is more of a consciousbeckoning for change. An innate voice, if you will, nudging us to reach for a higher self, our grandest self-image. Divinity.That picture, which is a planted seed within all who walk and breathe, can never be obliterated, no matter the distance traveled by the body and mind, as the soul is always connected to its source.By my definition an artist is one who allows their life to be used by the highest standard, to its greatest potential by being a vessel for the Divine to manifest his greatest therein. We do that by trusting, giving, and surrendering to the experience of love. Being love, doing love, showing love and above all, being of service to our fellow man. Not for alms, as the Bible states, but because it is indicative of ourdiscipleship.Whether a politician, dancer, painter, musician,sculptor, teacher, computer technician, accountant, or housewife, your job as an artist is to act from love. To be love, to give love, to spread love.We have mistaken wealth for integrity andself-importance for pride. Sexual immorality has become synonymous with personality. We are in the days of false prophets and lasciviousness, greed, and hypocrisy. Yes those days spoken about in the Bible that were sure to come and are now upon us. It was prophesied that brotherwould turn against father and mother against daughter and man would fall prey to idolatries and debauchery. Even looking through carnal eyes it is plain to see what we have become. Whom will you serve? Love or fear?Social acceptance does not equate self-love. Being trueto ones highest self is by far more intrinsically valuable andprosperous. Where a mans heart is, there is his treasure. If one lays all his treasures here on earth, what will become of the soul once he has departed?What will you be known as when you are gone?A co-creator writing on the pages of life?A painter painting a picture of graciousness?A dancer dancing to the beat of your heart?A singer rising to the heights of bliss?A sculptor carving the way of peace?A teacher sharing insight and inspiration?A leader paving the road of courage for others to tread?An artist sketching an outline for a more pleasant tomorrow?Or will you be among the unfortunate many who have left the worlds cemeteries rich with potential and unfulfilled promise?So many are living lives of mediocrity because they havent fully realized their potential or exactly what it is they are passionate about. If this is your dilemma, there is a sure fire way for you to recover your destination and that is by going to the manufacturer. The creator of all is able to tell you all there is to know about who you are and whatyour purpose is for this journey. Again, it takes a willingness to trust and surrender.There cannot however be the presence of onething without its opposite. We will constantly struggle with what is known as the Divine Dichotomy. At times we will be the giver the receiver, the yin the yang, the good the evil, the darkness the light. It is as if in the process of lifting up the light in us we exhume the dark and must be careful to choose our greatest good. The universe is constantly giving us an opportunity to choose our paths at every step. It is in committing to the path and chewing the bit that we reachnirvana. This can and may be a life long process, however, our lives are more rewarding and fulfilled for it.The canvas of our livesis a blank slate ready to be filled and displayed vividly at your readiness. As Quincy said, "Leave the door open. God will walk in."Â© 2001 Freedove

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Meeting the Challenge

Meeting the Challenge
Excerpt from Living The PromiseIt seems that opposing forces (forces that battle against the light) coexist at a frequency equal to or greater than that of the reflected light. This struggle presents the student of life an opportunity to confirm his position among the polarities of the spirit realm. The greater the light, the more intense the spiritual warfare and responsibility can be.As a result of my failings and errs, I've come to understand the reason it's almost impossible for the carnal minded man to master and/or reach his Divine Path in an unenlightened environment. If it is to be so, the committed focus on the goal must be at the forefront of this individuals thoughts and actions. Realizing there's only one power on his spiritual path, the student must relinquish the surrounding illusions of negativity.....Whenever a soul proclaims or professes to be one thing, incessantly, the opposite will show up, creating spiritual warfare and an opportunity for the individual to manifest that which is his Highest Good. That's why when we are determined on the vertical path, we seem to have the most opposition. It's part of the Divine Dichotomy..... Whether or not we produce our Divine Plan in our lives is totally up to us.The Universe is composed of polarities. If there were no evil, we would not be able to appreciate good. This also abides by the laws which govern our Divine Inheritance-the freedom of choice. The enlightened student over time learns that he has choices and proves his intent by how he responds to adversity. It is during these moments of trial the student of life must be careful and mindful of the fact that we are not our experiences and therefore not fall prey to devices designed to test our integrity. The power of life and death are in the tongue. But it is first conceived in the subconscious and born out of the conscious mind. We must remember that at any moment we can choose life (faith) over death (fear) , accept our lessons, and lift our spirits to higher dimensions. However, there are drawbacks to this path of light. The more vicissitudes you endure,the more fear you surpass, the more trying the lessons are. While building your armor of character, that much greater will be your peace and your spiritual rewards each time you master the art of relinquishing negativity in your life.There are two tools which are essential on this journey. Humility and patience. These tools will guide you to the wisdom and discernment needed to survive the "game" of life.Â© 2000 Freedove

Quotes by Freedove

Quotes by Freedove
When u have inner peace, self love, feel really positive about urself, it's impossible 4u2b controlled & manipulated by any1 else- FreedoveStay true 2 the vision & standard God placed inside of u _ all costs. It is unique 2 your Divine purpose & if u don't uphold it, who will?-Freedove"If Jesus was on twitter, He'd probably say, 'Follow Me.' ''- FreedoveEgo is the death of man. 2 no avail, he seeks 2 satisfy it not realizing he already has all he needs. -FreedoveCan see the forest for the trees when I'm looking at The Source. -FreedoveMy heart is open Lord. Have YOUR way.- FreedoveGod is in us. We are the hands of God. That Red Sea opening, that miracle, that sign from God thatsomeone has been praying for. -FreedoveThe more we ask of the Universe the more it asks of us. The more we give & serve the more it facilitates our desires & needs. Serendipity -FreedoveFaith and hope have no substance if you haven't done your job to believe and act on God's promises. Renew your mind, fertilize the ground. -FreedoveWhat is God to you? Not who. What?- Freedove"Don't stay focused on the circumstance. Have absolute faith. God is the source."- FreedoveWhen u r pregnant w vision beware of crazymakers. Don't let ppl & distractions rob you of what God is birthing in u. Eagles fly solo often.-FreedoveThe price is paid Strongholds lifted Dry season ovr The moment u cried prayed hoped & believed 4 is here Its time GO! Walk the clear path -FreedoveYou are a unique & beautiful creation of the Creator with the ability to create the life u envision. Love to live and live to love. FFor God so loved the world that he made love a verb-Freedove4 those who think that love is lost on u, when u truly love yourself, true love finds u. No need to seek what u are meant 2 vibrate. Be love.-FreedoveThe more we focus on BEING and vibrating our Highest Self, we attract more of the same. Keep the faith and the perspective on light-FreedoveTrusting God above all else is essential but ur trust remains undeveloped w/out effort. David won his battles but he had to fight! Jer 17:5-FreedoveEAGLES DONT JUST FLY-THEY MOUNT UP-THEY SOAR!!!Be mindful of the company u keep. Dont fly with buzzards. Rise up beautiful ppl. Blessings.-FreedoveIs relaxed, revived, renewed, refocused and certainly doesnt live in the past. Thank you Father. Have a brilliantly blessed day all.-FreedoveAn idol is anything that takes the place of God in your life. Seek ye first his face and all that u need will be provided. Choose light.-FreedoveGod is the Alpha & Omega and everything in btwn. Trust & rely on God to give u what u need 1 day _ a time.-FreedoveIf u r in an unhealthy biz or personal relationship, stop whining & CHOOSE DIFFERENTLY God gave U power & dominion over ALL things! B FREE-FreedoveHeavenly Father let your Holy Spirit be a cloak of comfort to those who try to remember & those who try to 4get. Lead our Leaders.-FreedoveEvery situation provides us an opportunity to choose fear/hate or faith/love, to grow, discover and learn. Life is a beautiful gift from GOD-FreedoveEl Elyon transforms mountains n2 hills & creates rivers in the desert. He's so good! His love never runs out. Trust him. Isa 43:19, Psa 107-FreedoveChoose differently- FreedoveDon't conform 2 popular concensus but b transformed by the renewing of ur mind. Then u will learn what God's perfect will is 4 u Rms 12:2- FreedoveIn choosing light & love instead of fear negativity & lack, we say yes to our Divine Inheritance & greet our Highest Self- RF.Life is too short to go it alone especially since he is with us wherever we go-FreedoveThank you Father. The more I live, I learn, the more I know, & grow, the more I realize I'll never really understand how much you love me.-FreedovePpl try to remind u of your past or failures, IT IS THE PAST. Evryday is a New Beginning. If the son sets u free, ur free indeed! Jn 8:36-FreedoveYou clean house easily & find just how deep ppl's "love" & "support" goes when u no longer fit or follow their program or agenda. 1 Cor 4:5 -FreedoveNothing is new under the sun. Revelations come 2 man when operating under the light of the Holy Spirit.1 must clean the heart & mind 2 hear.-FreedoveWe battle not against flesh and blood but principalities. If u are pregnant with purpose, be sober & vigilant fight the good fight of faith-FreedoveThe fact that you are here, breathing, alive, is affirmation alone of The Creator's love for you. You are loved. Give thanx -FreedoveYou're not waiting on God. God is waiting on you. Whatever is put upon your heart to do, do it. -FreedoveDon't just focus on the circumstance. Have absolute faith. God is the source.-Freedoveis vibrating to light and has no time or tolerance for crazymakers. When you know better, you do better. Different road, lighter load-FreedoveSimple words, even cliche, but powerful when applied---HAVE FAITH.-FreedoveRegardless of what happened yesterday or last year & what may or may not happen tomorrow, the present moment is where u r ; Proverbs 3:6-FreedoveWhen self love is in full bloom,negative habits,relationships & distractions no longer serve or entice you. Each step is tward ur higher self-FreedoveGod. Is. Real.-FreedoveThank you God yet another new beginning & the opportunity to fall deeper in love with you, to find you in myself & others & LIVE LIFE! -FreedoveAlmost forgot that no weapon formed shall prosper.-FreedoveU have to know when its time to stop holding on to the dream and just fly -FreedoveThank You God for yet another new beginning. Have a wonderful day all. Psalms 100 -Freedove

The Good Stuff

The Good Stuff
"For each human being there is a path of life he/she has consciously and/or subconsciously chosen to undertake. On this path, there are manifold spiritual levels we reach incrementally, based upon our ability to accept and understand the lessons inherent within each experience.I believe one's biggest obstacle along the path of life is not so much a battle with racism, wealth, social class, political persuasion or religion.Conversely, the most gargantuan encumbrance we potentially face on our road of life is the spiritually dilapidating stumbling block called self.So often, in our "crazymaking" states, we find the need to blame others for the less than satisfactory life we have created for ourselves. Accepting responsibility for our choices with the knowledge that there is only one absolute power in the Universe, brings us much closer to realizing our Divine Right inheritance of peace and unconditional love being manifested in and through our lives.It is in the act of lovingly getting out of our own way that we can begin to get down to the good stuff."Â© 2002 Freedove

Compassion

Compassion
As believers of love and light and ultimately the Divine Christ (or rather the Christmind), we inherently harbor ideals and concepts of compassion that are embedded in our minds for immediate access and enumeration, much like our knowledge and use of the English alphabet.Yet it takes a tremendous constitution of faith to actively exercise the virtues of compassion. One must have unshakeable faith in the Universe to impart love and compassion to those who may have physically, mentally and/or emotionally harmed us, deliberately or otherwise.We must trust that in showing unconditional love to those who may not appreciate, return, disregard or mock our best intentions, that we will recover from the emotional blow and resultant disappointments stronger, wiser, unfragmented, and better equipped to handle lifes challenges.Faith in the Universe will teach and show us that the moral injustice and entropy we encounter on our path can and will be compensated for. That there is a Universal Balancing System in effect despite our foresight of a given situation.In forgiving, in loving compassionately in spite of another's actions toward us, we not only balance out those moral and spiritual inequities that surround us, we in effect contribute to the whole of existence.By loving in faith, we foster an environment whereas the rest of creation can thrive, exist in, choose to and be love in action.Â© 2004 Freedove

Change

Change
Change is good. It 's wonderful when you surrender your fears, pain and concerns over to the Divine only to find that all you needed and had want for was there waiting in the arms of grace. The Bible says that we have before we ask. The game of life is really sometimes very simple. It is when we began wandering around in the murky waters of doubt that we experience chaos and confusion in our lives. If and when we truly surrender to faith we can find that even in our most painful experiences can be found comfort and peace. The peace that passes all our carnal and physical knowledge. Surrender. Give the Universe an opportunity to act on your behalf.Â© 2004 Freedove

Living The Promise

Living The Promise
"Sometimes we become so reliant upon praying and beseeching the Divine during our trials, that when our answers have come, along with the opportunity to step into our promise with thanksgiving and faith, we are still looking atthe perceived problem and are unable to recognize the blessings....Luckily for us there's an endless, overflowing well available to quench our thirsts and fill our hearts anytime we acknowledge it."Excerpt from Living The Promise

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