Coasting March 11, 2011
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Did you ever feel like you were not going backwards, but not moving forwards either? Have you ever felt like you do not feel sad, but not happy either? Perhaps sometimes we are what I call “coasting.” Sometimes our hearts, our minds, and our souls need a break, a rest, a period of time some might call “blah.”
During a period of coasting, perhaps the body, mind and spirit are experiencing a period of rest and repair. This is good for all of us.
Do not worry if you are coasting. When you have coasted to your next destination, you will find out where you are.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Optimism 202 December 3, 2010
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Sick of optimism 101? Let’s move on and create 202: two of this and two of that, two for me and two for you? Ok, let’s go. Crisis strikes be it a tiny irritating situation or a hard to cope with full on crisis. What two things can we do? First of all we can assess the situation to determine what we MUST do, and second we can assess the situation and discover what we CAN do. Consider the tiny situation of a sprained ankle. We must get whatever medical attention we need, and then instead of crying and feeling sorry for ourselves because we cannot do everything we usually do, we can discover what we CAN do NOW. This is the time to find exercises that do not involve the ankle which is difficult BUT doable! This is the time to start writing the book you have been thinking about but are usually too busy exercising to write.
Consider a full on crisis such as a loss of your home due to financial difficulties. In the must do category we have to get out of that house we cannot afford and in the process of doing so, take extra special care of our emotional and physical health. In the can-do category, this is an opportunity to get rid of a bunch of junk we never use anyway and lighten up our life! As we down-size our way of living we may be up-grading our personal happiness as we are no longer tied to so many things. Silver lining? YES and always more than one. Two for you and two for me if we can find them, and we WILL!
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Acceptance June 6, 2010
Posted by Carole Lynne in Feeling Better, Love, Spiritual Awakening, spirituality in action, Uncategorized.Tags: acceptance, Love
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Shall we argue and fight over nothing? Shall we look at each other critically? Or shall we dance to the tune of beauty and love and find the goodness in each other?
We have a choice every time we communicate with each other. If we want to find the worst in each other, we will surely find it! And if we are looking for the best, we are guaranteed to find that also. The choice is ours. How do we want to see each other?
It has been said that we are often mirrors of each other. When we get terribly upset by some apparent fault we find in each other, we are actually disturbed because of that same fault lurking somewhere within us.
Perhaps it is time we realized how short life is. Perhaps it is time that we stopped wanting each other to be perfect. And it is also time for each of us to accept our selves. Time on earth is not forever so perhaps we better start making the best use of it.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Spiritual Path of Discipline May 27, 2010
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, practical action, Spiritual Priority, spirituality in action, Uncategorized.Tags: discipline
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No matter what kind of work you do, discipline is required to do a good job. And if you are not working for whatever reason: out of work or retired, it is discipline that can make your life productive and wonderful. There is not a person in the world who does not feel wonderful after accomplishing something.
Regular exercise requires alot of discipline. We feel incredible after a workout, but it is all too easy to say “I do not feel like it today.” On the path of spiritual discipline, it does not matter whether we feel like it today or not: we do it no matter what. And as we carry through with whatever exercise plans we have made, we have more confidence in ourselves to carry though.
Regular mental exercise also requires discipline. Whether we like it or not, the old expression “use it or lose it” is true. If we do not use and challenge our minds, we will lose the ability to focus, concentrate and learn. On the path of spiritual discipline we understand that being able to learn is important, and so we take on projects that stimulate us and require us to stretch, even if we do not feel like it.
On the path of spiritual discipline, our emotions do not have the power over us that they have in our day to day personal life. On the path of spiritual discipline, we connect with a power higher than ourselves, and allow that Power to lead us into becoming better people. In this way we can better serve ourselves and others.
Discipline is tough. Discipline is not for the weak minded.
Embrace discipline and you will open the door to knowing the “deeper you.” You will open the door to a better understanding of others, and you will find that connection with a Higher Power that brings true joy.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Spiritual? January 13, 2010
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This week I spoke with a woman who has had a lot of trouble with the so-called “spiritual people” in her life.
I know that when I first realized I was a medium and entered what I thought of as the “spiritual life” I learned the hard way, that not everyone around me was “spiritual.” After several years of difficult experiences, I realized that labels mean nothing, and that there are extremely spiritual people who would never use the word “spiritual.”
Being spiritual comes from the thoughts we have and the actions we take as we live our daily lives. It does not matter what kind of work we do, how much money we have, or what spiritual path or religion we are part of. Becoming spiritual is a life long process of letting go of the ego, allowing ourselves to become more connected to the Divine, and doing for others as we would want them to do for us. Seems to me I have seen that idea in most of the spiritual texts in the world.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Season of Giving December 23, 2009
Posted by Carole Lynne in Spiritual Priority, spirituality in action, Uncategorized.Tags: charity, giving
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This is the season of giving and the time for us to make a commitment to give all the time, not just at the holidays. For those of us who are comfortable enough in our life styles to be able to buy presents for others, decorate our houses and to do all the things we do at holiday time: this is a time for us to make a greater commitment to giving to those in the world who have no houses, or who live in huts covered with straw. Of course we deserve to have a good holiday, but we must use this time to realize that the wealth of the world is not shared enough. There are too many people whose children do not have enough to eat, schools to go to, medical care, and clean clothing to wear.
Sometimes it is painful to think about the needy. It is easier for each one of us to give our small donations and then feel that we have done our part. It is only fair to say, that for some of us, small donations are all that we can afford. However, many who read these words have enough wealth to share if they are willing to give up some of the expensive items they usually enjoy. Many are wealthy enough to leave money to their children, live well themselves, and still give a good proportion of their wealth to those who have nothing. But it may mean getting over habits such as buying the most expensive handbags and shoes, and staying in the most expensive hotels. It may mean seeing a trinket in a store that costs a couple hundred dollars, and realizing in that moment, that $200 USD in some countries would feed a child for a year or so. Do we really NEED that extra trinket when a child somewhere is starving? If each one of us, no matter what our financial situation, gave up just a little bit more to charity, we might see great results as we help the needy.
If you are interested in giving to the needy, there are a number of projects that I have investigated and I will be happy to share information with you.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Carole Lynne is author of Cosmic Connection: Messages for a Better World, Consult Your Inner Psychic, How to Get a Good Reading from a Psychic Medium, and Heart and Sound.
Feed a Child~Save the World December 13, 2009
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Carole Lynne Travel, Spiritual Priority, spirituality in action.Tags: babies need food, charity
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This cute little girl is not thrilled about having her picture taken, but she is happy with the food she is receiving each month from BabiesNeedFood. As part of this program she receives formula each month and is also seen by our doctor. This child did smile at me and play after the “photo op” was over!
If you can visit our website and learn more about us. Perhaps you will find a way to contribute whatever you can. Our charity is family run, and so ALL the money collected goes to feed children in Southern India who are part of our program. The management of the charity is all done by family members and there are no salaries paid. Every time we raise $125 we can put a new baby in our program until that child reaches the age of two. Visit www.babiesneedfood.org
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
As Your Spirit Guides Your Workout October 30, 2009
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Feeling Better, practical action, Spiritual Education, spirituality in action, Uncategorized.Tags: balanced life, exercise, working out
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Would you like to do a workout designed for the beaches of Maui, an airconditioned room in India, at home or in a hotel almost anywhere? I have asked a personal trainer to design such a workout for me. As you can guess, I travel quite a bit.
I am excited about the new workout. However, there are many voices speaking to me as I begin. My own voice tells me that I must exercise if I want to be strong and not lose strength as I get older. One of my family members looks at me with caution in his eyes and warns me not to push myself. Then I become frightened because I remember the times I have pushed too hard and injured myself. I also think about people who died while exercising. Another family member cheers me on and would most likely encourage me to push myself to the brink.
Ultimately I must listen to my inner voice and be wise as I exercise. I must listen to the voice within me that knows when I can push a little harder and when I need to take a day off, or do part of the workout. I can’t let either the voice of enthusiasm or the voice of fear run my life and be in charge of my workout sessions. There is a calm voice of common sense that walks the middle road, that incredible path of serenity. I will listen to that voice and hopefully, very slowly, but surely……… I will grow stronger.
Life is all about balance, isn’t it?
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Taming the Ego October 27, 2009
Posted by Carole Lynne in All About Spirit, Spiritual Awakening, Spiritual Priority, spirituality in action.Tags: ego, egocentric
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In spiritual circles we hear alot about the need to “tame” the ego if we are to proceed along to spiritual path and evolve into better human beings. And while we read and talk about the ego a great deal, it is a real challenge to reign in the ego so that it behaves and we can receive its benefits without it destroying our spiritual consciousness.
Of course we need the ego in our daily lives or we might not get anything done. The ego helps us to strive for the accomplishments that are important in our lives: we become educated, we take part in athletics, we learn to play musical instruments and take part in all kinds of beneficial activities because it satisfies the ego.
But hopefully there comes a point on the spiritual path, where we are doing things not so much for the personal satisfaction received, but because the part of each one of us that is a spark of Divinity, knows that the actions taken will benefit humankind.
While the above words flow easily, they are not at all easy to live up to. It is a lifetime challenge to walk the spiritual path.
Following is an excerpt from Cosmic Connection: Messages for a Better World. These words came to me inspirationally and help me on my path:
As I open up to wider states of consciousness and remember that I am a spark of the Essence of Divine Consciousness, I know we are all One. Knowing that I am part of One, I will live my life differently than before and in doing so serve as a model or teacher for others. Of course I cannot control the actions of another individual and on an individual level I am not responsible for the lives of other individuals. But on a deeper level, that realm in which we are all One, I am doing my part by changing my values. As I change my values I am more loving to myself and to the world.
Allow me to repeat that these words are not easy to live up to, but can serve as a goal to work towards.
Psychic Medium and Inspirational Author Carole Lynne
Author of Cosmic Connection: Messages for a Better World, Consult Your Inner Psychic: Make Your Life Work Better, How to Get a Good Reading From a Psychic Medium and Heart and Sound.
www.carolelynnecosmicconnection.com
