Last week flew by and was crazy busy! My apologies for missing posting your card readings later in the week, with no notification. It is snowing here today, and yet the clematis vine on the front of our house is graciously blooming in the midst of that! While I generally don't post on the weekends, I have time today, and I was inspired to do so when I saw the snow falling even as the clematis and our lilac bushes are blooming! Welcome to May in Alberta!!
Two cards skimmed together out of the 'Universal Laws of Conscious Creation' deck, authored by Lara Solara, Dana Da Ponte, and Marlene Chapman. No surprise that one of them was 'Universal Law of Inspiration' (as I'd been inspired to post for you today) and the other is the 'Universal Law of Least Effort'. The author's messages for the cards are:
~Universal Law of Inspiration~
"The Law of Inspiration states that inspired ideas, visions, and thoughts originate from the one universal mind. Because all minds are one and interconnected, all individuals have access to the knowledge, wisdom, and genius of the one universal mind. The individual is inspired by the universal mind when living in harmony with the Universe. Be open and receptive to the guidance that will come your way. Inspiration can come in a variety of forms. Perhaps a great idea will just enter your mind, or a friend may inspire you with the solution you have been asking for, or something you see may initiate a series of thoughts that lead you to a creative breakthrough. Allow yourself to be inspired by a source that can see the whole picture. You will know you have been inspired because you can feel it. If you want to receive inspiration, ask for it. It will come. Be patient and pay attention. Remain relaxed and trust that the Universe is sending you exactly what you need. If you have been seeking direction or guidance in a particular area of your life, this card is telling you to pay attention to your inspired thoughts."
~Universal Law of Least Effort~
"The Law of Least Effort states that the Universe always moves along the path of least resistance. As an individual, you can follow the path of least resistance by concentrating your efforts on your internal world of thoughts and feelings until the conditions are right for you to take action. If you choose to act before the Universe has aligned conditions to support your actions, you must expend great effort. Your job in the creation process is to live in the vibration that matches your ideal, to act upon opportunities that come your way, to notice the signs and synchronicities, and to open, detached, and trusting. The Universe's job is to work behind the scenes to attract to you what it is you are creating. Once you've decided what it is that you want, your first tendency may be to act on that desire. Use the wisdom of this law instead: stop and wait. Allow opportunities to come to you. This does not mean that you will not have to act; it means that when it is time to act, your next steps will be obvious and harmonious. When opportunities present themselves, synchronicities abound, and everything seems to be coming together effortlessly, the time is right for action. And when the time does come to act, always give 100%. This card is reminding you that when you are putting in a lot of effort but getting very few results, it is time to align with the Law of Least Effort. Concentrate your efforts on mastering your thoughts and feelings first, and let the Universe take care of the HOW."
My message for you today is this:
The first image that came to mind as I was typing up the author's message for the cards today was of gazing down from a vantage point at the top of the north coulee on our farm and seeing the meandering path of the creek that flows through it (Crossfield Creek). The water follows the path of least resistance as it flows through the coulee bottom and thereby creates a meandering ribbon of creek bed. How uninteresting it would be if it traveled in a 'straight line', rather than the twisting pathway it presents. It is not likely 'visible' as to why the current of the creek made certain diversions at the time of it's creation, yet there were circumstances that caused it to be so at that moment in time. The subsequent impact of the water having taken that particular course on the surrounding environment was yet to be determined when that path was taken; but that it would have an impact is undeniable.
And so it is with our life path. Recent events in my own life illustrate how these Universal Laws played out for me. I have shared here that our current family circumstances of having two of our adult children and their spouses moving home from Brazil and living with us as they transition to life in Canada; hosting our daughter and son-in-law's wedding celebration here on our farm this July and all of the site preparation and planning involved to host the Brazilian guests and others; the blessed addition of our beautiful grandson to our family; selling our vacation home in Arizona and packing and moving the contents back to Canada; our son and daughter-in-law selling their home in south Calgary to move to Airdrie, and trying to support them in their move, etc. etc; has left little time for me to pursue my 'spiritual' life and activities. Even posting the readings is challenging, at times, in all the 'busyness' of life these days. While all that I have listed here have been very welcome and happy events, it has all made for life being 'happily hectic' and sometimes even frenetic! I have, at times, been admittedly frustrated with feeling that I have had to 'park' parts of myself: including the teaching and consultations and a very heart-centered project that had become a fulfilling part of my life. I have an innate KNOWING that 'everything happens for a reason', and yet with the energies of this year that have been URGING us to set our feet firmly on the path of our SOUL, and to live our life honouring our unique gifts and abilities, why was my time and energy being pulled so emphatically away from my spiritual teaching and pursuits, I wondered?
THIS IS HOW THE LAWS OF 'INSPIRATION' AND 'LEAST EFFORT' WORK:
I attended 'Spring Fling With the Angels' on May 7th, which is an annual event hosted by my dear friends Cindy Smith and Jaden Sterling, that I have attended since it's inception. Another dear friend, Patti, had organized our attending by purchasing the tickets and coordinating a group of us to attend together, otherwise in the busyness of my life, I would have likely missed attending this year. This is an inspiring gathering of like-minded people that is so uplifting and fun! On this occasion, one of the guest speakers was Karen MacGregor, whose soulful expression is in teaching people how to 'Rock the Stage' in speaking publicly about and promoting themselves and their own particular gifts and abilities. While I had NO INTENTION prior to hearing Karen's presentation of ever taking another 'public speaking' course (the last I took was while I was attaining my Bachelor of Education degree in university and that course was AGONIZING for me!), I found myself excitedly making my way to her booth during the break to sign up for a course she was offering! I had no idea 'why'---and I was admittedly a little 'anxious' about the prospect---but I just KNEW that I needed to do this. And so I registered for her course offered in November of this year. A week later---completely unexpected and OUT OF THE BLUE---I received a call asking me to give a 30 minute speech at a major spiritual event in September! I was deeply honoured to have this opportunity being presented to ME, of all possible people, but I was simultaneously scared sh*tless! I DO NOT see myself in any way as a 'public speaker', and yet it is interesting on how many occasions the Universe has placed me in that role (much to my initial dismay!); including scripting and speaking at my own parent's memorial services because neither wanted a formal funeral. Well...I couldn't have scripted how things have played out for me recently if I had tried, because I certainly wouldn't have had me speaking publicly in front of hundreds of people! Yet, I know that I am meant to take on this speaking engagement, for some reason that will later reveal itself, despite my obvious anxiety in doing so! My next query to the Universe was 'why is this speaking engagement happening PRIOR to the public speaking course I am taking?' and I know in my heart there is a reason for that, also. As shared by the author's of this deck in the message above, I will (and I encourage you to):
"Allow yourself to be inspired by a source that can see the whole picture. . .Remain relaxed and trust that the Universe is sending you exactly what you need. . .Allow opportunities to come to you. . .And when the time does come to act, always give 100%. . ."
Some beautiful synchronicities occurred to bring this into being for me, and I will honour and trust in that. How have the Laws of 'Inspiration' and 'Least Effort' presented in your life in the past? Pay attention to how they present to you in the near future. These laws, in unison, are being brought to your attention at this time for a reason. Just as the unlikelihood of the falling snow and the blooming clematis vine happening at the same time presented for us in the image I have shared with your cards for today, watch for the Universe conspiring in your favor in unexpected ways!
Blessed be...
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