Touched By The Ancients

Last night I was driving home from work along the interstate. There
were no other cars around me. It was almost midnight. My heart was
full of love and joy. I was so happy having just met a wonderful
gentleman at work who was born in Africa, lived in Toronto Canada and
then a suburb of Toronto, Mississagua. Excitedly I told him I was
born in Toronto and lived in Mississauga also. I referred him to my
daughter’s medical practice on the same street he works on. It was
wonderful to touch the heart of someone from my roots. He was in town
educating the employees in positive thinking and the importance of a
positive attitude. Like minds! We shared a wonderful discussion. He
has a brilliant mind. So my heart was open and I could not stop
smiling in sheer joy and delight. I thought to myself, another
Buffalo Heart. Suddenly, a shooting star fell to the earth directly
in front of my car! I could almost reach out and touch it. I was
suspended in time. The trail of the shooting star was pale blue and
the nucleus was the same pale blue with red. I remember my Cherokee
Elder, Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha, saying that when a shooting star comes
to the earth, another Buffalo Heart is born. Yet I knew, I was
touched by the Ancients. The Ancients chose to appear to me as they
traveled in Light, and with my heart open, I embraced them, We were
One. It was as intimate as being Touched by God. We are never alone.
We are spirit and light energy, far more than just our physical
material existence of our sacred altar/body. We exist simultaneously
in 14 dimensions. We can choose to become aware of them if we want.
I choose to be of service to the One That Is In All Things, on all
planes of existence. Not my will but yours, Creator/God. I am
learning that my will is a part of the whole, with other Buffalo
Hearts, to assist in any way I can to realize the uplifting of
consciousness and bring the Light of God to all I meet. How blessed
we are to have this life on earth now, to make a difference. I hope
my words and story touch you in a positive way and open your heart to
feel the huge expansiveness of unconditional LOVE that I felt during
this experience. I shared this experience with Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha
and she suggested I share it with you. Remember all that you are.
Know you are loved, so very much and are never alone. My love goes
with you.
By Ko-pi-sti-ya

Softness and Flowing Waters

I have been contemplating the 43rd verse of the Tao. It is beginning to seep into my consciousness, as I open and allow. It speaks of softness overcoming hardness, just as the water can flow over, around and between the rock formations. All responds to it. It speaks of “that without substance can enter where there is no room. Hence I know the value of non-action. Teaching without words and work without doing are understood by very few.”

Today is the summer solstice and a time to be one with the elements and all of nature. Sitting outside and meditating or being in a receptive, aware state of being is being aware. Nature’s voices speak to us. Listen. Hear. Let the winds touch you and the sun caress you. Hear the songs of the birds coloring the world before you.

Today I attend funeral services for a friend with whom I shared the stage, singing and dancing less than a month ago. She is still with me, as I sit and contemplate, as the tree branches sway in the winds, the rains healing and cleansing and the songs of the birds as she sings now with the angels among us.

Softness and flowing waters. Stress is a choice. There comes a time when we realize we are Creators of our life, one with God. There are many sacred names for God, one of which is “ME.” God is within each of us. As the still waters flow within us, we can focus our energies and create a world of Beauty as we dream possible. Happy solstice.

“Creator is unfolding in everyone you encounter, greet all with respect and kindness, all are Creator!” Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” Dalai Lama

Ko-pi-sti-ya

Living in Harmony

The world is composed of opposites, yin and yang, feminine and masculine principles. This is what makes harmony. Living in harmony is to know how to achieve balance within these forces. The more we disassociate ourselves with physical attachments, realizing we are more than merely our physical form, the closer we are to achieving this balance or blending of opposites.

It is said in the Tao that we gain by losing in achieving harmony. It is the same realization that whatever hardships we have endured in life become our strengths, making us stronger for doing so. And we can choose to help others in similar situations. There is a choice to be made here. We can choose either to forgive or to judge and condemn those who may have harmed us. The Tao teaches us that we will die as we live. So achieving balance and merging into and embracing harmony in our lives is key. Whenever we harbor ill thoughts towards another, hatred, revenge and violence, we go against our Oneness with all. Verse 42 of the Tao teaches ” The violent do not die a natural death.”

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama

Instead, see everyone as God.  By embracing forgiveness, compassion and unconditional love, we cut the strings from these ties to violent thoughts or feelings and free ourselves as being an observer, in harmony. Our thoughts become our reality. See a world of beauty and harmony, peace and happiness for all. Health, wealth and happiness are our natural birthrights.

“All good things to you always.” Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha

Ko-pi-sti-ya

The Power Of Love

The path to illumination can be found in the simple and ordinary, with subtlety and without name.

So many people quit when the going gets tough, which is usually at that 80% mark. Little do they know that they are a breath away from what they seek. When things seem darkest, as if you are taking one step forward and two steps back, stop and reassess the situation. You are only one thought away from the inner peace you seek. By changing your thoughts, you change your world. If what you are striving to attain were that simple to achieve, it would not be the wisdom you seek, the nameless, the Truth of your being.

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” Dalai Lama

Allow the natural flow of the Way in your life. As you observe others, look beyond the exterior expression and you will always find essential goodness inside each person.

When you are feeling unloved, know “the greatest love seems indifferent, the greatest wisdom seems childish.” Tao verse 41. There is so much wisdom in the natural ways of children. Observe children and become more childlike every day. An Elder can teach a student with unconditional love, which at times we may perceive as indifference, but the love is always there.

“Hear how the children laugh, so pure-so open, let your child be free.” Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha.

As we learn to transcend ego, we look to how we can give to others, to give in service daily, as we shine pure love to others. I have been blessed to be a student of my Elder, Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha whose eyes I gaze into when first greeting her in the dawn of a new day, and see the eyes of God, the Light in the universe, the unconditional love and caring to all. At times when I feel emotionally insecure, I remember her smile and loving eyes and change my thoughts and my attitude, towards caring about others, not just self. We have the power to change our world and to change others, with the Power of Love.

Ko-pi-sti-ya

Healing

Life happens.

Relationships are not always idyllic between parents and children, friends, family, lovers, spouses etc. Sometimes we choose the hard way, to learn life’s lessons. Abuse can be detrimental, leaving many scars on a person, be they physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

I am one of those people, to the point where I distrust/dislike the male gender. My hair stands on end if there is a man in the room or close proximity to me. I find I have to temper myself from an immediate desire to strike out in anger, for no reason than the fact they are male. I may not even have met them yet, and I conjure up negative images about them without even giving them a chance to say hello. I pity them if they ever tried to touch me or hug me; perhaps an introductory handshake might be okay. Unresolved issues… I’d say.

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama

“As long as we feel victimized, we give up our power to change.” Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha

This past holiday weekend, a miracle happened. I met my 5 month old grandson for the first time, holding him, giving him hugs and kisses, gazing into his clear blue eyes and loving this good natured child of God. Whatever hurt and anger I had, dissipated and I was filled only with love and wishing a lifetime of happiness for this male child God has blessed me with as my grandson. I opened up and got to meet and know my son-in-law as well as my daughter’s fiance. Today I see a man in a restaurant or a store and smile, thinking one day what a wonderful man my grandson will grow up to be.

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The Universe Responds

At sunset this evening I went outside, faced the sunset over the horizon and breathed in the splendor and beauty surrounding me. Directly in front of me was a magnolia tree I had planted many years ago. It was in full blossom, and had grown into a beautiful shape and size. Its fragrance permeated my whole being.

Sunset is a peaceful time of prayer for me. It is a time of giving appreciation for the many gifts of my day and to send blessings to all those on the other side of the hemisphere the sun will touch as it rises to start their new day. I send my love to all my family and friends and send thoughts of healing to all who are in need, as well as our beloved Earth Mother.

As I was in this meditative state of prayer, I became aware of some wind chimes above my head and touched them, to smile at the beautiful sound they made, emanating across the yard. As I looked out into our vast expanse of acreage, 2 deer were walking closer to me, having been grazing in the meadow. They seemed to be drawn to the sound of the chimes and to my peaceful state of prayer. How blessed I felt, one with all my relations.

My exuberance and excitement filled my aura as new doorways opened for a project I am involved with. I realize by putting our intent and purpose, goals and ideal scene out there, into the universe, filled with passion and vision of our valuable final product, creation happens. The universe responds. New and exciting pathways appeared for our project and I know if we do our 50%, the universe meets us half way. I always say, “Believe, and Create.”

My Cherokee Elder, Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha says, “To “see” not just “look” your vision will go beyond matter.”

“With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.” Dalai Lama

Ko-pi-sti-ya

Who’s Talking?

I recently had an opportunity to put my teachings into practice. And who better to practice on than yourself!

I went to choir practice as usual. I was 5 minutes late as I had to meet a deadline at work before I came. So I walked into the midst of songs and choreography in progress, preparing for an upcoming performance.

My mind was still on my work and I did not know where to go to fit in with my correct placement. I went to the 3 different spots I usually stand, only to be told no, not there. I felt like no one wanted me to stand beside them. I was trying to figure out which song we were on and where I was to be, but could not focus. I felt, if no one wants me beside them, I can just leave. And I left. I just gathered my coat and walked out without disturbing anyone. . . yet missing a practice that was much needed. I was hurt and angry and walked out with the intention never to return.

I realize now that I went someplace else in my head. What voices am I hearing? Who is talking? … These are questions I have been taught to ask myself by Grandmother Pa’Ris’Ha, my Cherokee Elder. I allowed my buttons to be pushed of feeling unworthy, not good enough, that everyone else was better than me, that I didn’t belong and that I was not wanted. Whew! That was the big one… that I was not wanted!!! It was so real. I was in tears. I felt very hurt, lost and alone.

Realization struck me and all anger dissipated, just floated away as if a dark cloud passed by. In its place, I was filled with a humility, aware of what had just happened. Here I allowed voices from my childhood or past adult life, to overlay onto this present experience, which in fact had no similarity at all. And I felt very silly. I love to sing. It fills my heart and soul with joy, love, laughter and praise to God. And to think I almost left that all behind and bought into feeling hurt and unworthy. What a trip!!

To prove the point, two days later I returned to our next choir practice and was so warmly received by all. But prior to that, I had turned on my cell phone when I got in cell phone range and my voice mail was filled with kind, concerned messages from people in the choir who were so concerned at my walking out and wondered what happened and if I was okay. Some of their comments were that I was an important part of them, that I had a beautiful voice, that they looked up to me and hoped I was coming back and to call them to talk any time. I was so moved. My heart is very full. And tonight I was given a part in the front row choreography. I feel I belong, a part of the whole. These are my friends with whom I share the love of song and music. I pray that I may give back by being such a wonderful example of unconditional love to others and I give great appreciation.

“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.” Dalai Lama

Ko-pi-sti-ya