Cloud9000 - Special Contributors

It is no coincidence that Buddhist monks decided to start protesting against the military regime in Myanmar (Burma) around the Full moon in Aries. This Aries moon represented new beginnings and a time to let go of the past. The energy on the planet is urging us to completely trust and have faith in ourselves and our dreams, (email me to subscribe to my lunascope newsletter for more information on the full/new moon at rebekah@rebekahshaman.com). It is time to step into our power and take the risks we need to bring us closer to our goals.

The Monks in Myanmar are doing just that. Despite the threat of pain and death they are uniting in their need for freedom from an oppressive regime. Instead of feeling horrified by what is happening we can see it as an inspiration and hope. There is a greater message in what is happening and we cannot lose it with our concern about what is happening.

It reflects how the macrocosm is mirrored in the microcosm. Just as the Monks and innocent protesters stand up to the oppression and face their challenges head on, believing in the dream regardless of the consequences, we too must find the courage to face our own demons and challenges and do what is needed in order to find our personal freedom.

We are all creating our reality, and we all have the power to change what is happening to us. This moon urges us to stop hiding behind our own limiting, controlling beliefs and thought forms and know deep in our hearts that we can change it, even when the obstacles are stacked against us.

This uprising is also reminding us that we are more powerful when we stand united as one voice and work together as a team with a vision for the greater good. The protesters are using non-violent demonstrations to tell the world that they no longer accept the present situation and that it is time for change.

No matter the outcome, their poignant message and strength of spirit is spreading throughout the world and showing all of us that we too must stand up for what we believe in, no matter what others may think or do.

So take that leap into the unknown and trust that you are protected, supported and loved. Only when we follow the calling of our hearts and make the first courageous steps towards creating our dreams can we really begin to change our world and the world around us…

Love and Blessings

Rebekah Shaman xxxx

I think most bloggers, if we’re really honest with ourselves, secretly hope that someone will read our site and determine that we are the Next Big Thing. Book deals flow in, and next thing we know we’re sharing our secrets to life with Oprah.

Something of the sort has happened to Wife in the North. An ex-Londoner who relocated to Northumberland with her husband and small children, Wife in the North began blogging to maintain her sanity. Her witty writing attracted a large readership, and she has been offered the chance to write a book.

I’m struck by what she said here:

Blogging is a strange and wonderful thing. I reached out into cyberspace because I needed to - not in any expectation of a book deal. What is a book deal after all? Better than a book deal, any book deal, have been the kindly comments, e-mails and messages from strangers who aren’t strangers any more who said: “I read you and you made me laugh” and “I read you and you made me cry”. My book deal isn’t so much about money, it is more to do with the fact that blogging is a force to be reckoned with. Ultimately blogging is people willing to commit time, effort and emotion. How cool is that?

Really, how cool is that?

There are times that I come across this feeling that I am unconnected or unwanted. When I look back…. these feelings started out similar to what they are now…. just moments in time when you just really want someone there to listen, not pass judgment or and just let you “vent”. Not tell you what you should do next, not tell you what you did wrong, not assume it is something they did.

These are just moments for allowing…. to allow yourself to be vulnerable.

When I was young, I did not find such a place… so over the years, this “feeling” would last for longer periods (not just hours). And then other aspects would show up. I was blessed, after some time, to find such a place with my Dad. He has since passed and I have been at a loss since. I have lots of friends that try, or should I say we both do, but I have not found that “safe” place I had with my dad. No judgments, no defining, no blame… just release.

So let me practice this and fully believe in it….. “I want someone in my life that puts no dependency on me for their well-being, loves being around me for the shear fact that I am me, that we accept each other with no pre-determined stuff or definitions and we can just talk, celebrate and learn.”.

We all do this in part throughout our days…. but really… we ALL deserve to have that one person, that one activity, that one place…. that lets us just release, heal and then ultimately rest. So that we continue being the beautiful, wonderfully creative people that we are.

Now here is my blessing for all of us…. “May we all find that special friend, acquaintance, place, activity that helps us to release and heal… for that moment that we need it, so that we continue being the creative, generous souls that we are.”

When someone “accuses” you or makes determinations of what your actions “were”…. especially without asking. And they are off the mark on your intent. Then take a look at how they feel about themselves. We only have the definitions that we have. It takes a strong person to ask questions, be ready to grow and want to understand. We all do this…. but unfortunately most people, want to be “unconditionally loved”, but they don’t believe they are allowed that, and thus, can’t give it.

And when you listen… (not take offense) they are saying that they believe and feel that there are conditions around being loved or supported.

Here’s to finding the place that you can just release for a moment…. and to stay strong with being the place that someone can find that unconditional moment with.

Did I mention I really love what we are doing here? A release for us, a place to speak, and a place to show people your aren’t alone, that life is worth a lot, and that all the blessings you wish for your kids or loved ones…. you deserve as well!

Sometimes, taking the high road, or being all that you are, can be lonely. Or you feel alone. But really, it is just a moment. Find the activity, the person, the place… ask for it if you haven’t found it… and allow it to come. WE ALL deserve to have a place of rest at the end of long day, week, month… so we can come out smiling the next day and have released. No hurt, harm or daggers thrown.

Have a most blessed day!