Author Topic: Intention & the Universe  (Read 17455 times)

Jona22

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #45 on: June 01, 2006, 07:44:56 PM »
That treasure map is a great idea!!!!  I think I will do that.

I have burned sage but I didn't set my slippers on fire!!!!! :lol:

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #46 on: June 01, 2006, 08:37:49 PM »
Hey Hops:

Yep.  That's basically hypnosis.....some call it relaxation excercises and visualization techniques.....whatever.
Some mention "positive energy" or not.
Thing is........it's just a way of centering, allowing oneself to come to the most peaceful state and concentrating, plus.........drawing, asking whatever positive forces be......in.   One could also pray, in this state, and some have had ......extra sensory experiences (or whatnot).

It's not necessary to have a T or anyone to help but it's great that you've done it with one before because maybe the whole thing won't seem so foreign and out there......as it might, at first, for some who've never done anything like it.

Go for it, Hops!  Why not?

Just don't set anything on fire. :lol:

Sela

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #47 on: June 01, 2006, 10:35:26 PM »
Hops,

How could I possibly begrudge a woman who would share the fuchsia hair story a chortle over my burning slippers? No one laughed harder than I did when I finally noticed it wasn't just chary sage I smelled (shocked you didn't milk this for a hot foot pun, btw).

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Ahh. Ahem. Now. Okay, lemme find my Feng Shwippers...  Oops,, sorry....  Laughing
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Well, the truth is you're not sorry, Hops, are you? Nope, don't smell sorry. I live with a punner, am sister to another, and must say, with great affection, y'all are a sly, unrepentant, lurking bunch. The rest of us just babble on, setting the ball up for the spike, as it were, then...bam, the pun is dropped. No one snickers so well as the Punner in their element. Feng Schwippers. Goodness.

And bless you, Jona, for standing with me in this time of mockery...always glad to know there's another sage-ist in the house.

Sweet dreams to all,

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #48 on: June 02, 2006, 08:07:17 AM »
Hiya Hops,

Duh, doh-ho, dumpty doo. I don’t what I’m talking about here so I shall ungracefully say: sorry Hops, not my bag and that’s obvious and I didn’t realise it…

do you mind if I don't answer your specific questions about it?

Good grief no! I’d be happier if you’d said: ‘hey P, nose out, you don’t know what you’re talking about babe, thanks for the input but I ain’t going there!’ haha.  I’d go: ‘oh, okay {drags feet}…bye…’.

Do I mind, heck no, I don’t mind, I’m waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy out of my depth/realm/experience here and glad to say so – thanks for releasing me! :D

((((((((((((((((((((((((Hops)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

{adjusts eye-mask 8), mounts trusty steed, heads for the hills, sound of receding horse hooves...}

Jona22

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #49 on: June 02, 2006, 09:35:39 AM »
This is getting freaky.  Three times, twice yesterday I have tried to post to Hop and all three times I have lost my post.  I am beginning to think I am not supposed to post this.

So this time I am going to try to sneak it through in a very short message without any other explanation.

Hop, in my examples above, I was not advising you to give up your house.  I used houses and jobs as examples only because I have had my most striking experience with those. 

Healing&Hopeful

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #50 on: June 02, 2006, 11:00:48 AM »
Hiya all... I was sent this over email and I felt it belonged here....

A great note for all to read it will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the wind! ow could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by.

Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days and weeks passed.

One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man as! ked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to ma ke the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.

He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.

It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall

She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."




Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.

Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

"Today is a gift, that's w! hy it is called the present."

The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

The greatest happiness in life is
the conviction that we are loved
- loved for ourselves, or rather,
loved in spite of ourselves.

- Victor Hugo

Here's a little hug for u
To make you smilie while ur feeling blue
To make u happy if you're sad
To let u know, life ain't so bad
Now I've given a hug to u
Somehow, I feel better too!
Hugs r better when u share
So pass one on & show u care

Hopalong

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #51 on: June 02, 2006, 04:08:03 PM »
Thanks, (((((((Sela))))))))))!
Thanks, ((((((((LoH))))))))))!
Thanks, ((((((((Portia)))))))))!
Thanks, ((((((((Moon)))))))))!
Thanks, ((((((((Jona))))))))))!
Thanks, ((((((((H&H))))))))))!

(After typing all those thanks, I've having a sensation that this is what the intention, the white light, and the sage smudge are all filled with -- thanks.)

Hops
"That'll do, pig, that'll do."

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #52 on: June 02, 2006, 04:43:24 PM »
I think I'm on the wrong thread but anyway,
you're welcome, Brigid!

 :)
Hops
"That'll do, pig, that'll do."

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #53 on: June 06, 2006, 12:40:07 AM »
I'm trying, daily, to hold up my positive intention, but
sometimes the fear has me paralysed. I've done some,
but nowhere near enough, to search out a new job.
The deadline is bearing down (end of June) and if
I don't have another spot within this system by then,
I lose a host of benefits...anyway, the details don't
matter but the ramifications for my life are big.

Don't so much need practical what to dos, but more...
how to keep going. Not lose my focus or my faith.
I slide backward into not-doing, not trying enough.

I'm just scared.

Hops
"That'll do, pig, that'll do."

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #54 on: June 06, 2006, 01:44:00 AM »
Hops   leave room for all the goodness you SO deserve and let the fear be very very small
              Hugs
                  Moon

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #55 on: June 06, 2006, 05:28:08 AM »
Hop

First of all.  I have felt the way you are feeling before.  I know that paralyzed feeling.

Could it be that you are trying to use your own power instead of the power of the universe?  By this I mean believing that you have to do it all yourself.  If you can get quiet in your mind, you will be able to tap into the guidance of the universe.  This allows you to achieve more by doing less.  STOP thinking that you haven't done or are not doing enough.  STOP thinking about the consequences of what will happen if you don't have a job by the end of June.  Yes, I know these consequences are real and not what you want but there is an answer to every problem.  There is a way out of every problem.  You don't know how it is going to happen but the universe will take care of you.  The universe sometimes has its own timetable and later when you look back you will see that it actually worked out better.

It is possible to overdo the focus on what you want.  This can cause you to feel overwhelmed and fearful.  I suggest that you let up a little bit.  Release it for a day or two to get your mind calmed down.  Going on that motorcycle ride was really good for you.  Do some other activities that can distract you for a bit.  Go to a good movie.  Do things that will keep your mind occupied with something other than finding a job or declaring your intention.  This is not going into denial.  It is taking a rest.

With your mind calmed down you will be better able to focus on what you need to do.  When you least expect it, you will find the right job to apply for, have an interview, be hired and start your new job.

You have the perfect job for perfect pay.
You do a wonderful service in a wonderful way.

Change the "you" to "I" and say this as an affirmation several times each day.

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #56 on: June 06, 2006, 07:04:27 AM »
Thanks, Moon, for shedding light my way.

Jona, if I take a day off from stating my intention, you mean to begin this affirmation AFTER a day off, right? (It's perfect...and a lot shorter than the stuff I had been reciting to myself):

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I have the perfect job for perfect pay.
I do a wonderful service in a wonderful way.

thanks again (I"m taking a sick day to loll and relax in bed...a little sore throat, so I'll try to knock it out before it's a full-blown cold...that happens to me a lot when I'm feeling very anxious, I get sick).

appreciate the support,
Hops
"That'll do, pig, that'll do."

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #57 on: June 06, 2006, 07:45:44 AM »
Hope you are feeling better soon.  I don't know alot about the Universe thing but keeping I'm my fingers crossed you find the job need.

Jona22

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #58 on: June 06, 2006, 08:15:18 AM »
Hop,

Say it a few times today if it has a calming effect on you.  If not, wait a day.

Don't declare intentions to the point where you feel a panic or feel tense about it.  When those feelings arise, let it go for a little while.  Affirmations actually cause negative thoughts to arise.  Some say that you need to take note of those negative thoughts and make new affirmations for them until they are gone.  Everything you are going through is normal and part of the process.

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Re: Intention & the Universe
« Reply #59 on: June 06, 2006, 08:21:23 AM »
Thank you, Jona.
I trully appreciate your helping hand and your calm attitude.

Your first post was truly comforting as well.

Breathing (taking a Lazyday off from work, too)...

Hope you have a very good day yourself.

Hops
"That'll do, pig, that'll do."