Musical Inspiration

For as long as I can recall, I have received messages through music. I would often hear a song that reminded me of a specific person and if I reached out to that person, I would find that they also just heard the song and were wondering if they should call me. In recent years, it has been happening even more often. Sometimes, I wake up with a song playing in my head and the lyrics seem to hold the guidance I have been seeking or I'll hear a certain song that shifts the focus of my attention in just the right way.

For instance, the pull to people-please has reared its head again and I have found myself hesitant in moments to just be me, with no apologies for what I think or believe or feel. I have been working on this . . . giving myself permission to just be myself and not worry about what people think or how they might judge me. So I find it funny that I am suddenly hearing a song from my childhood on the radio by Sly and the Family Stone and it has been providing a sweet reminder to keep me on track . . . . in the chorus they sing "I wanna thank you for letting me be myself, again!"  

Another song that has been playing in my head when I wake up lately is Shining Star by Earth, Wind and Fire.  It was one of the first 45s I ever bought and I have always loved the song . . . They sing: You're a shining star, no matter who you are, shining bright to see, what you could truly be . . . I feel like it's not just a reminder for me but for everyone who has been "dimming their light" in order to fit in or not make waves. Right now, it seems like there's never been a more important time for us to shine our light!  The world can look awful dark and bleak if we focus on the challenging things that are happening around us and yet there is a lot of "light" around us too.  It's up to us to decide where we want to focus our attention and our energy.  

And finally - I took this picture one day when I was vacuuming up dog hair (which we never seem to be in short supply of). Kino normally flings stuffed toys around with wild abandon while I am using the hand-vac but on this particular day, he grabbed a bone and just stood there, like he was supervising my work.  LOL  Standing just close enough to the salt lamp a friend bought me, it appeared as if he was holding a flashlight in his mouth. When I looked at the picture later, a song popped into my head . . . I can't help singing it whenever I look at this picture (and now even when I just look at him) . . . This little light of mine - I'm gonna let it shine . . . This little light of mine - I'm gonna let it shine . . . This little light of mine - I'm gonna let it shine - let it shine - let it shine - let it shine. 

It's not that I am ignoring what is happening in the world right now . . . yet I am acutely aware that I get to choose how long I put my attention there or on anything else. I'm choosing to acknowledge what is happening around me, to allow people to be where they are and then shifting my focus to the light and what resonates within my heart. 

Maybe you'll consider being yourself - and letting your light shine too!  After all, you're a shining star, no matter who you are!  

What I Do and Do Not Consent To

This was not written by me, but when I read it, every part of me said "YES!"  Then I made some tweaks to it, to make it my "own" so if you see this being shared, you might notice that it isn't exactly the same as the other version. (Mostly I added to the "consent" section)

We have now been robbed of 6 months of our lives... that's 6 months we will never get back... we are systematically being stripped of our basic rights and freedoms... proof is emerging that we have been lied to and deceived by our elected (and non-elected) leaders...I believe it's time to exercise our right to say "No"

I am concerned that people are being labelled conspiracy theorists, simply because they question certain government, corporate and industrial motives, or because they question the arbitrary laws that revoke our basic human rights.

I do not consent to the Government making decisions about my health. They were elected to serve, not control me.

I do not consent to living in a police state.

I do not consent to the extreme censorship that is taking place on social media platforms toward doctors, scientists and activists, who present and uphold valid data that challenges the 'official narrative' the media would have us believe. This concerns me far more than the virus.

I do not consent to the tracking and tracing of citizens.

I do not consent to Government making decisions without a democratic process.

I do not consent to Politicians, or any other individuals, who are compromised by having a lucrative 'financial interest' in the Pharmaceutical Industry, making decisions about my health and wellbeing.

I do not consent to being told that all these decisions are for my own safety.

I do not consent to censoring free speech under the guise of protecting me from the spread of misinformation.

I do not consent to the closing of small businesses while multi-million dollar companies remain open.

I do not consent to being labelled an 'anti-vaxxer', simply because I have concerns about MANDATORY, enforced vaccines or rushed procedures, without proper protocols - especially high risk ones, with limited testing that are deemed highly profitable to the most questionable of interests.

I do not consent to the amount of division and hatred that is being encouraged between friends and families, simply for upholding opposing beliefs, or for speaking openly about what THEY believe. 

I do not consent to the idea that pharmaceuticals and vaccines are the ONLY way to prevent or heal from illness... the outright dismissal of good nutrition and natural prevention and therapies is highly questionable from my perspective.

I do not consent to the media only covering fraudulent and misleading 'case' counts, or grossly exaggerated death counts, when the survival rate is immensely higher. Fear cripples immunity, so why aren't we talking about the excellent recovery rates, successful treatments and therapies?

I do not consent to the lack of care and consideration for 'non-Covid' patients, who have been denied access to essential treatments, consultations and surgeries for Cancer, Cardio-vascular and other life threatening conditions. Their lives matter too!!

I do not consent to the lack of care and consideration the lock downs and Shelter in Place have on people who are now struggling mentally, physically and emotionally.

I do not consent to 'House Arrests' and Lock Downs... staying home doesn’t protect against domestic violence, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, starvation and suicide; all of which are costing many more lives than the virus.

Here's what I DO consent to:

I consent to being a free and critical thinker.

I consent to the truth coming out - in all forms - regardless of whether or not it is initially hard to hear and accept.

I consent to giving and receiving compassion and understanding.

I consent to being a parent, who is honoring and protecting the future of all children (even if I am a "parent" to a pet).

I consent to being an individual who cares about tomorrow ... someone who understands the connection between the health of our planet and our own health.

I consent to being a caring person, who will never stop shining the spotlight on injustice and tyranny.

I consent to being an individual who will keep questioning and calling out the lies and manipulation of the Government and the Media, until the only thing being shared is the truth.

I consent to living from my heart, making choices from my heart and trusting my own inner guidance.

I consent to being authentically me - regardless of whether that is accepted by others. 

I consent to being responsible for the choices I make, the actions that I take and the energy I hold.

I consent to a world filled with peace!

We all come into this world with nothing and we'll leave with nothing... the bit in the middle is called LIFE... life is a precious gift from our Maker... none of us know how long that gift will last, so make the most of every second, every minute and every hour of every day... live, love, take chances, not orders... be kind, be tolerant and be happy... don't waste another second waiting for things to change... BE THE CHANGE