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Yin – Yang

Always there are two sides. Positive – Negative, Male, Female, Sun – Moon, Day- Night, one compliments the other. There are times in my life when I am drawn to the lighter side of life, and other times where I find beauty and wonder in the darker arts. Yesterday I couldn’t stop reading a historical novel full of love and intrigue. Today I am deep into the meaning of enlightenment. I recently picked up the summer issue of Light of Consciousness, thought to take it on the trip with me to read during the long waits between flights. It proved to have so many articles in it that I wanted to spend time with, i.e. “Visions of the female Buddha” by Deborah Bowman, and Sleep Better with Mindfulness by Joseph Emet that I couldn’t wait to delve into its pages. Now of course it will stay here so that I don’t lose it while I’m travelling. I will pick up lighter fare for the trip, magazines that I won’t mind leaving behind for the next traveler.

In life it is important to continue along the spiritual path towards our goals. It is also important to know that our goals are not set in stone. As we develop and “mature” our needs change, what we wanted and needed a few years back, may not be where we are headed today. It is essential that we take the time to “meditate” and look at the positives as well as the negatives of our “now”, before we move on. Ask yourself, is it an appropriate time to act. The time to act is when you have the correct inner attitude, and the commitment to follow through on whatever it is you decide to do.

We are all different and have our own unique personalities and lifestyles. Therefore, how we practice PL to solve our problems, or to express our true selves will vary. In consultation with a PL minister, we receive guidance and support that is tailored to our individual needs.

The PL teaching for day 18

The Value of Money and Things Depends on How You Choose to Use Them. Money and things are materials for your self expression. Use them to their fullest for the sake of others and society.

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Greetings Wednesday 17th – hola!

Greetings Wednesday 17th - hola!

Good Morning…. How are you today? Wish you could see the big smile on my face. Yesterday when I was cleaning up, tossing and packing things away for the church garage sale in the fall, I realized that I had not seen my prayer beads in awhile.
*#@ panic!! what happened to my beads. I have been collecting and holding them close for a lifetime. I was reacting, when suddenly I caught glimpse of the Omitama (a PL prayer symbol blessed by Oshieoya-sama,) Mine sits high on the mantel in the “gathering room”

I stilled the desire to run around searching, sat myself down and closed my eyes and “let go” of the anxiety. As my run away mind began to settle down, and I felt the calm of the quiet begin to wrap gently around me, I remembered I had put them away last time I cleaned up so they would be safe. Soft sigh, I knew where they were. =^_^=

Do you have prayer beads, do you use prayer beads in your practice? Something to consider. Prayer beads come in many colors, sizes and combinations, Lois Sherr Dubin in her book “ The History of Beads from 30,000B.C. to the present ” tells us “It is perhaps through the use of rosaries,circlets of prayer beads, that people have achieved their most profound and complete relationship with beads”

Have a grand day everyone, remember today’s PL lesson, Always Challenge Yourself with New Things.

Blessings

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on July 17, 2013

What will be will be

No matter how well we prepare, the Universe sometimes makes decisions for us, with the modern technology, a button is hit, and zap, instantly your message has been sent to recipients. The blog you just received, was not the final draft, all the changes I so painstakingly made were for naught the Divine Mother chose the earlier version. So dear readers, I bid you a goodnight and will head for dreamland…There is a lesson here, =^_^= I’ll sleep on it.. Tomorrow will be a new beginning.

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Let’s Be In Tune With the Times

Let's Be In Tune With the Times

We live in a world that is rapidly changing with the times. Let’s continue to keep up with the evolving trends of society and strive to broaden our horizons. >PL teaching day 16< Let’s Be in Tune With the Times.

Remember the cherries I talked of earlier. A friend came by this evening and harvested a big container so she can enjoy them with friends and family. It is thanks the modern way of communicating (e-mail) that we connected again Sharing brings pleasure.. This blog is extending out to everyone who happens by in virtual space, allowing for new friendships to take seed and grow.

I thank each and everyone of you who drop by and visit, and take the time to give feedback by clicking on the like button or better still, start to follow along on this magical journey. Happiness can be addictive =^_^=
Living a Life of Art,(PL) does not only encompass you, but it affects a multitude of people around you as well..

Let’s Be in Tune With the Times -together we will grow and travel along the spiritual path to Perfect Liberty!
Blessings

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on July 15, 2013

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Time out – Road block

Time out - Road block

Ever found yourself standing alone trying to replay what just happened. One minute you were laughing and talking and the next your friend is off in a huff. Or you yourself have gone from good mood to one of “not so good”. Miscommunication?

Do you stew over it, waste the evening, or do you address the issue? If you don’t speak about your thoughts and actions, you will not be able to express how you truly feel.

In PL the teaching is to take ownership for our actions and words. By expressing ourselves it opens heart to heart communication/connections. We know how it feels when we feel we have been slighted, or neglected. Saying “Thank you”, or ” I’m sorry” goes a long way towards building and maintaining lasting friendships.

PL Principle #3 > I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.

PL Principle #6 > I will not be stubborn, being captured by my own thoughts.

PL Precept # 4 > Being annoyed limits your expression.

Strive for heart to heart connections. Everyone benefits. (PL lesson, day 15)

“As long as we insist that we are separate, individual entities apart from the rest of the universe, then we shall never realize Oneness” Deng Ming-Dao

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on July 14, 2013

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Good Morning Everyone

My favourite song to start you on your day, the melody keeps me humming all day.

Spread the love and sunshine, our dreams, come true when we believe and Let Go..

Blessings everyone

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on July 12, 2013

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Ancestor’s Day – 11th of each month

Ancestor's Day - 11th of each month

Through this ceremony, we express our gratitude for the love and virtues of our ancestors. We ask for their protection and guidance so we can continue to live the PL Way.
PL Teaching for day 11 – Accumulate Virtue and Pass It on to your Future Generations.
We are here today thanks to our ancestors and parents. Always be thankful for what they have done and pass those virtues on to the next generation.
For your own PL calendar and daily teachings, contact us for a location near you. Web link in side bar.

“Success in spiritual life, is measured not by spectacular events, but by daily devotion.” Deng Ming– Dao

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on July 10, 2013

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Maturation

Soon to be delicious semi sweet cherries, full of healthy juice and fibers, in life, our learning cycles are much like the cycle of a fruit tree. PL teaching for day 10 – Your Enthusiasm Can Lead to Opportunities. – Chances don’t just fall into our laps. They come to us when we are putting our full effort into something.
The cherries are from our garden, you can see the various stages of growth along the branches. If only we could view our own progress as we balance our day to day activities.what would we see. Would we see the various stages of growth in our journey to maturity? In nature, the tree has a purpose, each stage it goes through is committed to the end results. In PL the teachings guide us in living in a manner that brings enthusiasm into our actions, leading us towards a more productive and fruitful existence. Everything we do in life is of value, be open to new opportunities. Thank you for sharing this moment with me.

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on July 9, 2013

It’s Interesting Because We all See Things Differently

Everyone has a different point of view. Let’s enjoy and appreciate the personalities and differences we all have. > PL teaching day 9

It’s interesting Because We all See Things Differently.

Meet the door. We have an old wooden door leading into the house, my husband has been talking of changing this door for some time now. About 2 month ago, I was painting a gourd and had left over paint. Inspiration hit and I applied it to the door. There wasn’t all that much, but it left this dark blob of paint on the door. Basically I cleaned my brushes by using the door as a blank canvas, or cleaning pad. My dear husband came in and out numerous times, never said a word. Over the next days and weeks, I kept adding to the door, color on color, and white washing it, the more I played with the door, the more I began to like the distressed look it was getting. Still not a word from hubby. This is the door we use daily, it is our main mode of access in and out of the house. He is not someone who misses anything. So I knew he had seen the door. Sometimes silence speaks volumes.

When I finally asked how come he hadn’t said anything about the door, part of his reply was that he was just glad I wasn’t painting the garage door. (Our back door is not seen from the outside, one has to enter onto the back veranda first.) =^_^=

Here is a good example of PL teaching #9 appreciation of “differences”. He took into consideration, my need to create and express…. The door can be repainted at any time.

I appreciate him all the more for his understanding. The man is a gem, I am truly blessed.

Life is Art!

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People Grow by Being Praised and Applauded by Others

When people recognize your accomplishments and celebrate with you, you become even more enthusiastic and want to do better. Always remember the importance of applauding others’ efforts. – PL lesson, day 7-

PL Principle # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation
towards others and things.

“The appreciation of life does not require wealth or plenty. It requires only gratitude for the beauty of the world” Deng Ming-Dao

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