Raiders of the Lost Spark

Georgian Bay, ON

Applewood

What an amazing and magical place to experience Celtic Reiki.

Repetition + Impact = New Reality

Thank you, John Assaraf: The Answer

“Devotion of thought to an honest achievement makes it possible.”

If I take that to heart and truly believe in it, would it not be reasonable to have the belief that (if considering the possibility that I brought on my fibromyalgia by my thoughts) that devoting my thoughts to removing it would be possible? It’s time to reflect on my faith… and reflect on the word itself. Do I have faith that I can reverse or remove my “condition”? I must!

In the interest of research purposes for my thesis, I decided to attend a Christian Science service to experience it first-hand. It was unlike any service I have ever attended – an interesting mix of Christianity and Metaphysics. One quote in particular stood out to me:

“Devotion of thought to an honest achievement makes it possible.”

Every reaction is a choice. I can choose to absorb everyone else’s stress, or I can choose to seek and find serenity. I choose not to absorb everyone else’s stress. I choose to be serene. I choose to exist in a state of relative detachment. Often, it’s easier said than done but it comes easier with practice. In time, I’m learning that I simply be a fly on the wall: observe, process, and release. I don’t have to carry any of it.

Blackstone Lake

I’ve finally selected my topic for my Master of Metaphysical Science Thesis: Christian Science.

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.

The Serenity prayer reminds us of the importance of finding inner peace. By recognizing things and events that can and cannot be changed (and coming to terms with them), peace is closer than we realize. This prayer is a gentle reminder of acceptance with that which cannot be changed and understanding that human beings are not always in charge. At the moment, I am finding stress in some of the behavior of my partner and his children. It’s very difficult for me because I am on a raw food diet. I have to accept the fact that we do not eat the same way. I cannot change him – nor do I want to. I can, however, change my actions.

• I will keep more food at his house that I can eat
• I will keep more food at his house that I will eat
• I will keep more food at his house that I WANT to eat
• I will have raw “snack” foods available
• I will have raw “treats” available
• I will not feel guilty for the fact that I am infallible

I am looking for the courage to avoid the temptation of the foods that I make, prepare, and serve to him and his children. I have the wisdom to know that, although he will eat or drink some of the things that I create, he is who he is and I need to accept this. Going forward, I can certainly alleviate some of my stress by repeating the Serenity Prayer to myself – accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Most of all, I need to infuse myself with this wisdom, not judgment.

Blackstone Lake, Ontario

“Love does not have to be all flowers and pounding hearts; it doesn’t have to be drama and pain. Maybe love is two people who need each other; who understand each other; who want nothing more than to be with each other at the end of the day.” – Jason Shields