WaveRunner's Blog

The secret to having all your dreams fulfilled in this life is to know the truth of `what you see, is what you get`. Life is being created from moment to moment by each of us by our thoughts. Thoughts are the building blocks of everything and everyone that is in our personal world. Without our thought-input, nothing would be as it is.

Let`s consider parents for example. How is it that if you have a family with 2, 3 or more children, each child experiences the same parent in a unique way! The same parent, acting at the same time period, in their role as parent, can be perceived as the worst parent or the best parent by the various offspring. Similarily, two parents can see the same child in a completely different light.

The answer is in the perception. Each of us perceives things differently.The perception originates in thoughts held by each of us. The truth is that `thoughts held in mind, produce in kind`.
The knowledge of this creative power of thought, give us incredible ability to purposefully create our reality.

Watching our thoughts, we can learn to observe the choices we make from minute to minute to minute. At the gateway of each choice, we can consciously decide which fork in the road we will follow. At each gateway, we can and do choose to have thoughts which will attract our relationships and our reality.

Conscious awareness allows us to create thoughts which bring that which we desire into our reality. Unconscious or automatic thinking also brings us that which our our thoughts are actively focused on.

Seeing what you really want in your thoughts is actually no different than seeing what you really dont want. The thoughts, both conscious and unconscious, are creating your reality. Choose to deliberately think the good ones. Choose what you see and that is what you will get. Choose to fill your thoughts with health, love, peace and prosperity.

There is no limit to what thought can create. Do not create artificial boundaries of what you think is acceptable for you to have. Limitations are all created by thoughts which were not our own but which we accepted as our own. Dare to dream big for yourself. What you see, is what you get!

The sun has been shining brightly for the last week or so and the temperatures delightfully have been above normal for this time of year! The winter is showing signs of losing its fearsome strength. Green bits of lawn are emerging from beneath the white cover. Spring feels as though it is around the corner. I can feel it. I can see it. Life is coming back to this part of Canada and again, I can feel hope re-awakening in me in the anticipation of the next solar cycle.

In the last few weeks, the planet has suffered 3 major earthquakes. Thousands & thousands of lives were and are affected by these awe-full changes. This too, is a cycle. Mother Earth is constantly renewing herself. Lives must end and new lives will begin. This too, is not new. It is not easy but it is inevitable. Even now, in the worst hit countries, the green shoots of hope are springing from the earth.

Whether it is a solar cycle or an Earth cycle or a solar system cycle, change is what Life is. I open myself to change and let the renewal forces take me where I need to be.

I open myself to letting Love work through me. I open myself to Faith and know that all is behaving exactly the way it is meant to, that I am where I need to be. I open myself to Hope that the Universe and all that is in it, including me, are always in a state of perpetual renewal.

Share the Love, Be the Faith and Hold out the Hope in your world!

Say, don't you realize that this world is all about ME! From the moment I open my eyes and breathe my first breath, I own the world I am in. I observe my mom and my family and I create my impressions, good or bad or indifferent towards these others. From my impressions I create my reactions, happy, angry,disappointed, to the others. From my reactions, I create my personna, the facade that is embracing or running from the others. From my personna, I create that which needs to be defended and exalted, the actor reacting to the audience and the set.

 From the audience, this actor learns to hone her skills and create and recreate  her drama,  endlessly & each time learning from the past and adapting to the future.

 

In my performance, I will experience and try out all the human emotions and often play to audiences that dont appreciate my theater. I will receive accolades and jeers, but all depends on ME. The theater I perform in offers me so many scene changes and so many actors who are vying for centre stage with me. I will have opportunities to nurture &  destroy those other actors.

 

With my last dramatic breath, I will bid adieu to the theatre and give thanks for the opportunity of performing in this amazing stage of illusion.

 

Ah, the power of ME!

 

This is my play. This is always about ME!

Another terrible catastrophe has occurred to this planet. The people of Haiti are overwhelmed by the immensity of this massive earthquake and we who share this planet with them are feeling overwhelmed with the enormity of their suffering and the incredible challenges that must be overcome for some form of peace to be restored.

It is easy to feel that the task of helping is too vast for us and many of us will shut down emotionally and detach ourselves from the pain. I ask all BraveHeart Women to stand centered in the knowing that this tragedy is providing each of us with an opportunity to test our God-given creative powers.

Take courage in knowing that our actions, however small, whatever they might be and wherever they take us, are already changing the world as we know it. The world sorely needs the compassion, love and courage of Braveheart souls to keep on keeping on, right now.
Take a step and act on behalf of Haiti. Be the stone at the bottom of the hill which loosens from the pack and begins an avalanche. This is the New Earth. Let us each fill it with the power of our Love.

The Universe breathes
and I am born

I breathe
and I feel
I breathe
and I am energized
I breathe
and I release
I breathe
and give thanks

I stop breathing
and the Universe reclaims her own

These days, it is not uncommon to find folks, young and old, looking for a handout. Times are tough. It is so easy to turn away from the pain and shame that haunts those faces. We cant help all of them so we turn away rather than feel overwhelmed. Today, I commit to seeing the person behind the outstretched hand.
I may not be able to give what they want or need but I can acknowledge their humanness. I can see beyond the dirt and grime. I can get past my fear. I can look into their eyes with kindness. I can see that that homeless person is simply a reflection of me.
The monks in Asia commonly walk through the charnel houses where bodies are burned. They open themselves to feeling all the feelings they are experiencing and accepting them. They do not avoid dealing with the feelings. I too, can stop avoiding my feelings and accept the fact that I am fearful, embarrassed, guilt-ridden. I can also see that I can express pure Love.

These words by the middle ages philosopher -Rabbi have been haunting me lately. I ask myself, why do I choose to vehemently reject those things that I do not want in my life? I run, I hide, I rage, I avoid, I depress those things that I have labelled as undesireable. Now those things that I crave, I lust, I hunger for, I desire, I envy because I have labelled them as desireable. If I take the labelling away and simply say, 'this' is here, right now, right here, then I take away the extreme emotions connected with avoidance and desire. The suffering I create in my life is in the emotional actions and reactions I take to the events in my life. The peaceful centre is to be found in seeing that all events are moments to be used in the dynamic creation of Self. Relax. Accept. Be. Now. Me.

This blog is in response to those who suffer from the black hole of Depression. Depression is not for the faint of heart as it sucks the life energy from one. Depression must be fought on several levels. First, please seek professional help. Second, surround yourself with loving , non-judgemental friends even though you may not feel worthy to feel the love from them. Third, give your body the best chance possible to rebalance itself. Do not worry about the big things like finding a job, losing weight, whatever it may be that you think you 'should' do. Do take one small step each day to change your energy. Get out of bed, go for a walk around the block, listen to beautiful music. Take this small action as proof that you can find beauty in spite of the darkness.

Try to realize that this Depression is NOT who you are. It is an energy field that is trying to control who you think you are. This is undoubtedly a very powerful vortex that has gained its energy from your life experiences in your past. Expressed anger or repressed anger are a definite signal that this Depression is linked to past events. Floating, overwhelming fear of the unknown is a signal that your past experience is interpreting the future as life-threatening.

There is only one way to disable this negative energy and that is to become aware of your mind's thought patterns. When you are engaged in this battle, it is terrifying to even contemplate looking at the face of your demon. Looking directly at the demon is for you to work at with professionals.

Instead, choose to start 'labelling' whenever you start to feel a negative emotion. If you feel hopeless, say 'hopeless' to yourself and then consider if 'hopeless' is based on an act or event that that you are experiencing at that very moment. If it is not then it must fall into the past or the future. Label this accordingly, Past, Present or Future. That is all. Then let it go.

This very simple act of naming or labelling will bring light to the machinations of the mind. It is creating consciousness of how your ego mind allows you to fall under the spell of delusion. The ego mind is always past and future based. It creates a veil over the present moment always. Though this process is very simple, be prepared to do this labelling whenever you feel a strong emotion. Develop this as a simple habit.

By seeing how often you are experiencing these emotions which have no relevence to the Now, you will start to dissolve the anger and the fear. Ego mind cannot withstand the light of consciousness. Give yourself permission to be alive, happy and conscious to the Now. Namaste

Yesterday, I had the most remarkable, colourful, crystal-clear gift that comes with being fully present to the Now. I went to Sunday service at my Unity church and had the most joyful experience ever. I heard the choir sing in the most beautiful harmony. I heard the words of the songs as though for the first time. I heard the intention behind the words. I felt the minister's teachings go straight to my heart. I saw the reader go to the podium to read and saw the most radiant smile beam from her face and on her feet were the most outrageous, fabulous, sparkling, bright red high heels ever. I saw a tiny, elderly woman with a bright blue butterfly pin in her silver hair. She was the most beautiful woman in the whole room. I saw 2 beautiful couples in front of me, gay couples, one male and one female, and I rejoiced in feeling such love for them and from them. I heard a middle-aged couple, she with such deep love in her eyes for him as they touched tenderly, share with me their heart-wrenching story of his fatal cancer diagnosis. Sometimes these moments are gifts of pure Joy to us if we are only aware. May you be aware of the Joy around you too.

Today, I am scrambling madly trying to find the Euro's that I stashed somewhere for safe keeping! My flight leaves in 4 hours for Amsterdam and I have NO idea where my money has gone! I breathe and calm my frantic brain. I decide to choose to believe that the money is safe (from me) somewhere and will find itself when its ready. I make alternate plans. I am reminded that thoughts choose the emotions. I choose calmness, now.

The not-knowing of what will come into my path as I journey through Europe, is a bit scary. It would be easy to play the what if game. What if a mad man climbs into my hotel room and holds us hostage! (My hairdresser shared this story about one of her clients) Instead, I choose to believe that I am going to be exactly where I am meant to be on my journey. I will meet exactly the people who I need to meet and have the adventures that this soul is ready for. I am going to say YES to the adventure ahead!

Sailing in Hudson Bay at the Arctic Circle connected me with the magnificence of the Universe. Our sturdy little ship on this vast sea (technically an ocean!), gave me a strong sense of fragility of our human presence on this planet. The environment is harsh but starkly beautiful. Humans and animals struggle to survive the harsh winters and fragile, fleeting summers.
We visited the Inuit villages of Iqualuit and Kangiqsujuaq, the former a somewhat bustling community of 350 and the later a more traditional village of 250. The Inuit are warm, welcoming and gracious to us and to each other. Children flock with eagerness and curiosity to our beached zodiacs. Chidlren under the age of 8 comprimise 60 percent of the population.
Based on their traditional traditions, the villagers still hunt for Caribou and Musk ox for their main source of food. The food is stored in a central large refrigerated building which all many access when they need meat, at no extra charge. Iqualuit is 10 miles away from a working gold mine thereby providing a source of paid employment to some men and providing a large co-op store and a small airstrip (summer flying only!) to the community.

This gold mine is really the exception to the rule in this part of the world. Work outside of traditional hunting is still the rule for most. The government of Quebec built all of the buildings in these communities and subsidize the schools, services, fuel and even the co-op. Without this subsidy, the Inuit would simply starve.

I wonder at the incredible will to survive that the Inuit show. Their communities are rife with alcholism and even drugs. Families all suffer from the consequences. Even though the villages we visit have declared themselves dry, even here, those addicted will find a way to get their drug of choice.

I ponder on the fate of so many of our indigenous people. The tragedy is so great that it is easy to feel helpless. I remember that suffering exists at every level of our being on this earth. It is up to me to change what I can. All change begins with one step towards positive action. Just one stone dislodged at the base of a mountain can unleash an avalance. I am the stone in my mountain.

My upcoming blog will be about the melting ice caps and global warming.

On July 13, I left for a Hudson Bay cruise on a Russian ice-breaker ship. Allowing myself to be open and receptive to whatever came my way and just say YES with open hands, open mind and open heart!
Upon my return yesterday, I am completely filled with gratitude for this remarkable journey. The following comments are not a travel review but an insight into some simple yet profound glimpses of the Divine revealed to me on this journey. This will be the first of several blogs pertaining to this personal voyage.
The first night, a little after midnight, as the ship set sail into the Baffin Straights, the ship entered into a vast 'soup' of melting ice floes. These large chunks of ice began to batter the ship and my cabin was at the very front of it all. The breaking of the ice was incredibly noisy and definitely frightening. The ship shuddered repeatedly with the smashing of the ice into the hull.
I found all my senses alert to this threat. I considered what I would do should the ship's hull be violated. I considered getting dressed and laying on my bed ready for any emergency action. Then, I stopped and observed my fearful thoughts at play. I breathed and filled my thoughts with light and peace. I felt calm fill my thoughts. The smashing continued for several more hours but I relaxed into the serene knowing that "I am that, I am". The ice and I are all manifestations of the Divine Presence.

Isn't the Universe amazing with its constant blessings! Last week, I found out that my company is going to send me on a business trip to the last place on Earth! No really! I am leaving next week for the Arctic Circle on a cruise in Hudsons Bay in northern Canada. I will be leaving the big city of Montreal on a 2 hr plus flight northward to Kuujuaq in Nunavik. From here, I will be board ing a small Russian expeditionary cruise ship that will sail through the vastness of Hudsons Bay. Our ship will stop at many small islands along the way to Churchill, Manitoba where we will literally be the only guests the small Inuit villages will have during the year. I am anticipating a truly wonderful adventure with some close encounters with incredible wildlife and the local Inuit villagers. Most of all, I am open to experiencing the beauty and love of the Divine manifesting through Nature. Nature always has a strong spiritual impact on me and I will be open to the Spirit. While my first thought was to do a daily blog from the ship, I have learned that the location is too remote. I will keep a diary and share some of my adventure with you when I return. Till then, I am going where Spirit is leading me and open to being blessed. Metta.

My next door neighbor came to my house today and proceded to tell me what she thought was wrong with the way I was handling things in my family. Of course, this is from a woman who has never had children and been blessed with a extraordinarily paying job, she and her husband instead choose to spend lavishly on toys and trips. The ultimate material couple. Now, she couldn't resist telling me her version of what was wrong.
I listened to her tale, of course, carefully couched with 'you know I love you all' to make it more palatable.
At that moment I choose my reaction to this unsolicited advice. I saw that her intentions were good and not intended to be hurtful. I saw that she has been a great friend and neighbor for many years. I saw that she could only see through her lens and that family responsibilities and loyalties for her were easily dismissed if they interfered with her material choices. I did not defend myself, nor did I wish to. I really saw no need to do so. I did tell her though that I have come to the conclusion at this point of my life, that I really know so little about what goes on in anothers life, that I cannot make assumptions or conclusions about them. Just as what I think I know about her life at home or her inner life are simply not what is true to her, she could only see a tip of the iceberg in my reality. How could anyone make judgements based on this miniscule version of reality! She agreed that this was so. She hugged me and then left. I hugged her and blessed her and let her go. I hope that instead of teaching me she perhaps learned a lesson herself. Judging others always depends on biased information.

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June 2, 2009
Here is a story for you.

The Invisible Treasure.

Once upon a time there was a little girl who was sitting on a big basket and crying. Along came an old lady.
She said, why are you crying little girl?
The little girl sobbed, ‘I am crying because I am all alone. My parents died and I have no one left in the whole world!

The old lady put her arm around the girls shoulder and asked her if her parents had left anything for her or any words of advice as to what she should do.

The girl said, My mother said this. Know my darling daughter that you have an incredible treasure that will always be with you. This treasure is in a very safe place close by. It can never be stolen from you but it can be given away by you. This is our inheritance to you. Use this treasure wisely.


Then the girl said, but I have looked in all our possessions but can’t find any treasure. I am so sad. I don’t know what to do.

The old lady said, Are you sure that you looked everywhere?
Yes, cried the girl. I have looked high and low and asked everyone to help me look. I cannot find any treasure.



The old lady said to the girl, then, perhaps I can help you. I think I know where you can find this treasure. Your treasure is inside you. This treasure is your love, your kindness, your smartness, your body. Look inside yourself and know that you are indeed special. Your treasure will give you whatever you need to take you on your journey.

Then the old lady said this, there is something important that you need to Know. There are people who will want to steal your treasure. They don’t want you to know how rich you really are.
They will try to make you believe that you don’t have this treasure. You must never/ever believe this lie. This is the most important thing you need to remember.


Then the old lady said, Use your treasure wisely. Protect it from those who want to take it away from you. Give your love, your kindness, your smartness and your body to make yourself stronger. When you share these things with those who you love, your treasure will grow more and more.

Do not waste your time giving your love, your kindness, your smartness or your body to those who make you feel bad.

If you feel bad about yourself because of what someone is saying or doing to you, then they are trying to steal your treasure. Do not give your treasure to them.

If you choose carefully who to share your treasure with, you will always feel good. If you feel bad inside, this will remind you that your treasure is being stolen away. Choose to protect your treasure all the time and you will find true power.


The little girl had stopped her crying and said, but how will I see this treasure if it is inside me?

The old lady smiled at her and said,
My child, everytime you look at a flower, at the sky, at a kitten or a baby, you will remember the beautiful treasure that is inside you. Everytime, you feel kindness or share something with someone, or help someone, you will remember your goodness. Everytime, you do really well because you learned something well, you will remember your smartness. Everytime you learn a new dance or win a race or smile, you will remember your perfect body.


This treasure is in all the good feelings that you have. All you need is to remember that good feelings come from the true treasure inside you. If you follow the good feelings, your treasure will grow and grow. Sometimes, you will feel bad but this is when you need most to remember that it is your good feelings that will make you strong.

The little girl stood up and hugged the old lady.
She said, Thank you. I think I understand. My gift from my parents is always with me. My gift is so precious that I must always find friends who make me feel good about my self and my treasures. I must remember to stay away from people who make me feel bad about myself. I thank my parents for this incredible gift. As long as I live, I will try to remember this treasure. Thank you.
And the little girl did.