Getting Through the Tough Times September 11, 2011
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Carole Lynne reads Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Feeling Better, Grief, Love, practical action, Spiritual Awakening.add a comment
You have not seen me for awhile because illness in the family has kept me from my usual writing: writing that I hope you enjoy reading, and that quite frankly I need to do in order to feel the best I can feel. Writing for me is an exploration of what is going on within, and I enjoy sharing all that with you!!!! The patients are doing well now and so I am back at the computer keyboard.
GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES
When people you love are ill and in physical danger you realize more than ever how fragile life is and that anything can happen to any of us at any moment. This realization can either lead you into a life of fear, or serve as a reminder that each day is precious and must be lived to the fullest. In other words, when faced with tough times, you and I can either take the high road or the low road. We each have a choice.
One of the things that I find most helpful during tough times is to read spiritual literature that I love. For me, reading the works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother are extremely helpful. (They are the founders of the Sri Aurobindo Society in Pondicherry, India)
Here is a quote that I find particularly helpful:
An aimless life is always a miserable life. Every one of you should have an aim. But do not forget that on the quality of your aim will depend the quality of your life.
Your aim should be high and wide, generous and disinterested; this will make your life precious to yourself and to others.
But whatever your ideal, it cannot be perfectly realised unless you have realised perfection in yourself.
- The Mother [CWMCE, 12:3]
When I am feeling down and dealing with hardship, it is more helpful for me to pick myself up and accept the challenge. I know that if I give into feeling sorry for myself it will be a downhill experience instead of an uphill adventure. How can I use the word “adventure?” That seems like a strange word to use when writing about going through very difficult times. But when pushed into a difficult experience, I find myself facing things I have never faced before. I have thoughts and feelings that are new. I also feel the intense support of the world of spirit around me and these spiritual vibrations send me into spiritual realms I have never visited before. While I am certainly not having fun as I struggle, I do find myself on an adventure as I am in a new territory.
As the Mother in her words remind me: “do not forget that on the quality of your aim will depend the quality of your life.” These words help me to take the high road rather than the low. I am walking on a tight rope and the way I move each moment now is life changing. I will either keep my balance or fall. I prefer to keep my balance and find the new life that is evolving out of this adventure.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Ahhhhhhhh Security April 17, 2011
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Dreams, Feeling Better, Grief, Spiritual Priority.Tags: responsibility
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Ahhhhhhhh Security. We all want security. We all want to know that everything will turn out great. Sometimes we are looking for a spirit to arrive riding a magic carpet and waving a magic wand. These are the makings of great movies, but not the makings of real life. Real life demands that each one of us take responsibility for our actions. Real life knows that we have to work hard for whatever we get, and sometimes we have to do things we are not crazy about doing.
A musician was talking about how his band has no jobs these days due to the economy, so he is working as a salesman in a department store because “sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.” This man’s broad smile is so radiant he could light up Grand Central Station in New York City. While he does what he needs to do and even ENJOYS doing it, another person complains and complains, does not look for work, and ends up sleeping on the sofa of this friend and that friend. This will continue until all the friends are used up.
The keys to security are: taking responsibility and doing what you gotta do, believing that things will get better, and believing in yourself. Oh, and there is one MOST important key: laughter. No matter what the occasion, there is always time for a laugh.
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Will We Meet Again? April 9, 2011
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Feeling Better, Grief, Love, nature, Spiritual Priority, Uncategorized.Tags: elderly, family reunions, Love
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All elderly people they were: chattering away, and had their little kids been in the room, or even their big kids starting to lose their hair and with widening waist lines, the stories might not have been the same. Comments would have been edited out before leaving the lips of a laughing eighty five year old. Sarcastic remarks might have not left the lips of a sparking ninety year old woman who takes perfect care of herself. They were all attending a family event. People came from all around the country. What a wonderful week it was as they all shared stories and caught up on the gossip that had laid dormant for many years. Oh what fun it was to talk about their children, their grandchildren, and in this day and age, their GREAT grandchildren. Gathered around the dining table, and it was even nice not to have any little kids underfoot. Plus any small kids might have tripped over walkers and the chords that led to the oxygen tank as they would not have been accustomed to watching out for so many life sustaining health aids.
It was time for everyone to go home. It took longer than usual for people to load their cars. One 85 year old man with severe knee problems had to move a suit case slowly. Some slightly younger in the room were in conflict as they tried to decide whether to help him or let him have his pride. No one helped him. Suitcase loaded, and having helped his wife into their car, which by the way he was prepared to drive for several hours, he came back into the room. Across the room sat his sister who had traveled long and far to see the family. His look became more intense as he approached her. His arms went around her, and he fought the tears that he would never show anyone, clown that he is. He hugged her with a longer hug than ever before, and slowly left the room, wonderful “will we meet again?”
As we get older and visit with our loved ones, the parting becomes bitter sweet as we do not know if we will see each other in person ever again. Yes we will be on the phone, and if we have caught up with technology we will be on-line, on text, and maybe EVEN on twitter. But our eyes may never meet again, and our arms may never reach out to each other in a long and intense hug.
As a psychic medium, I know from experience, that we will meet again and be together eternally. But life on earth is very special. This story reminds us to visit each other as much as we can, even if we are younger and think we are invincible. Life is fragile and one never knows.
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Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
In Tough Times March 5, 2011
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Carole Lynne reads Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Dreams, Grief, Love.Tags: grace, patience
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In tough times I like to reading the writings of the Mother, one of the founders of the Sri Aurobindo Society. Her words help me to accept that life is difficult sometimes and I must handle all difficulties with patience and grace.
I keep this thought close to my heart.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Butterfly Beauty February 18, 2011
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Dreams, Feeling Better, Grief, nature, Spiritual Priority.Tags: butterfly, nature, spirit
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The beauty of the butterfly in all the glory and exuberance that surrounds it. Many of us find comfort when we see the butterfly. We are reminded of our loved ones who have passed on into the world of spirit. We see their spirits soaring like the gorgeous butterfly.
Let us also enjoy the butterfly as a symbol of life. We too can soar like the butterfly if we will let ourselves live the lives we have been born for.
Can we rid of our “impossibility thinking” and instead find out what is possible in each situation we come across in life?
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Cool Down Your Holiday December 20, 2010
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Holiday time triggers upset in many of us as we think about what used to be, what we wish would be, and how things have changed. Our expectations become overblown as we try to create the perfect holiday.
While it is wonderful to enjoy our holiday preparations, it is important to remember that life goes on just as it does on the day of a birthday, wedding or anniversary. While we wish we could shut everything out because it is a “holiday” we cannot. We must accept and deal with whatever happens each day, even a holiday. Let us yearn to be near the Divine Consciousness and be uplifted so that we may deal with our lives with grace.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Holiday Self-Care December 12, 2010
Posted by Carole Lynne in Feeling Better, Grief, Love, Spiritual Awakening.Tags: holidays, stress
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Holiday time can be a GREAT time for spiritual growth, if we can learn to step back and take care of ourselves. At holiday time there can be too much to do, and therefore a great opportunity to practice self care.
Life’s challenges do not stop because it is holiday time. There are always concerns in our families about our loved ones and our pets. And if our good friends need our support at the same time, holiday time can become incredibly stressful if we let it. This is the time to practice stepping back. This is the time to remember those three important words “Keep It Simple.” It is not necessary to create the perfect holiday and in fact it is often impossible.
Some of us try to make up for all of the problems of the year during holiday times. We have expectations surrounding visits with our family and friends that simply cannot be met. Life keeps happening all around us, and people still get sick and pass on, jobs are lost by some, and all the things that can be difficult to cope with do not stop happening because it is holiday time.
Holiday time is the time to us to stay in touch with ourselves, do some spiritual reading and reflexion and pay attention to our breathing. This is the time to monitor our stress and keep stress symptoms from building up within us.
We must remember a good holiday is a day we feel good, really good, instead of trying to pretend we feel wonderful when we are actually exhausted. If we take care of ourselves throughout this season, we can feel good on the actual holidays.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Let It Go December 4, 2010
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Feeling Better, Grief, Love, practical action, Spiritual Priority.Tags: letting go
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Change, Change, Change. Life is always changing and change is the only thing we can count on. Sometimes when life changes it is for the better, and at other times the changes bring tears to our eyes and we are heart-broken.
“Why is life not the way it used to be?” we cry. The truth is that life will never be as it used to be. They say you cannot step in the same river twice.
What we must do is live each moment and then let go of it. Appreciate the beauty of each moment, knowing it will never be repeated.
We have a choice: we can either try to hang onto life as it used to be, or we can let go and discover the beauty of the next moment.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
When Hurt, Acceptance is Needed October 12, 2010
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Feeling Better, Grief, Love, Spiritual Awakening, Spiritual Priority.Tags: acceptance, unconditional love
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When someone we care for hurts our feelings, it is always difficult. Even though we know those close to us very well, there is a way that we can never really know the thoughts of another person, especially if we are close to that person. Sure, as a psychic I am able to understand the thoughts of my clients, but when I am close to someone, I can easily be blinded by what I want to see, and avoid seeing that which I do not want to face.
Acceptance of those we care about has to be complete. Unconditional love has to be a goal for each one of us. Acceptance and love however, do not mean that we have to condone or even understand the actions of another person. We live in a complex world, and all of us do not have the same ideas about what is right, what is proper and what is true. Our diversity has to lead us to occasional conflicts. We have to be ready to accept that those close to us will not always see things the way we do, and what we feel is true may not be true for those close to us.
Acceptance is a spiritual goal always in progress.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
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“Wisdom to Know the Difference” October 5, 2010
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Feeling Better, Grief, Love, Spiritual Priority.add a comment
Do you waste time in your precious life agonizing about the complications that go on in relationships within your family, work and social life? So many hours of our lives can be ruined by going around in circles over issues that we have absolutely no control over. I find the serenity prayer extremely helpful at such times:
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.”
How difficult it is at times to have the wisdom to know the difference between when it is a moment to get involved in a situation and when it is a moment to step back. It becomes time to go deep within that intuitive space within each one of us, and connect with the God of our understanding for guidance.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
