I'd like to share with you another experience I had when I was attending relaxation classes on Sunday evenings for 6 weeks. As a reminder, we all sat in a circle with candlelight and music. Our leader told us we would be on a walk when we would come upon a waterfall. He then said to see what happens next for us. and to share with the others what our vision was. Here is what happened in my scene.
As the music played a rhythm filled my soul and I found myself dancing with a fire that filled me with tremendous energy. I felt like I was a free spirit. When I looked into my dancing partner's face, it was Jesus. He was smiling at me and telling me wonderful things. I felt unconditional love radiating from Him. He represented life, peace, love and hope to me. He had the perfect touch and I began to see my new dream awakening in me.
His message to me that night was that I was a free spirit, and His Earth Angels were with me always to protect me as I worked through my emotional recovery from a deep depression. (It was a chemical imbalance, not related to my life itself.)
We stopped dancing and kept walking along the most beautiful path I had ever been on. The flowers on each side of me were perfect. The colors of red, purple, yellow, stood out so beautifully against the plush green grass that felt like velvet under my bare feet. We came upon a great waterfall and all of a sudden I was playing under that waterfall where the water was as clear as crystal. I was never afraid even though I couldn't swim very well. It was then I realized I was not alone in the water. There were seals all around me, and they began playing with me and kept me safe. The protected me. It was wonderful. I wanted to stay there forever. It was the perfect touch of there gentleness that I loved. My soul filled with a joy that was unexplainable, but it came from my love of animals. To feel the power and the energy from these beautiful creatures was beyond compare.
It was then I noticed that Jesus had joined me once again. His final message for me that night was I was put here on this earth to help others recover from their emotional wounds and to spread sunshine and hope to everyone I meet. Then the music stopped and I was aware of being back in the circle again with my peers.
Music has always played an important part in my life. As you can see certain kinds of music affects me very deeply. When music soars I get goosebumps all over. Sometimes I cry too because of its tremendous sound. This was classical music that took me on my wonderful journey, I pray I can continually carry out what Jesus told me in His message.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
A Long and Mapless Journey
Last week sometime I watched a movie on television about 2 dogs and 1 cat. (The name of which now escapes me} Their owners were on vacation, so the trio was at another friend's ranch. When that person went away for the day, the trio decided to "go home" and not wait for their family to come and get them. Needless to say, they got into trouble and ended up at an animal shelter. Well, they got out of there and continued on their long and mapless journey. Eventually they all made it home for 3 reasons.
1. They followed their hearts.
2. Trusted their instincts.
3. Kept on traveling.
What would happen to us if we decided to reach our personal goal or goals by using those same techniques? Would we be able to reach our goal if we followed our heart? I believe to have your goal be attainable you have to follow your heart. Then what? I have to have some kind of know how or instinct to get started on working towards my goal. I have to have a direction to be traveling. I just can't start out blind without any ideas. There has to be a starting point. Then what happens if I hit a snag or get discouraged? Do I give up? Would giving up help me attain my goal? Certainly not. I have to pick myself up and keep traveling just like that trio of animals did. Isn't that how any animal makes it back home? They don't have it in them to give up. They have that ongoing drive in them to get home.
We can do the same. We can keep our destination close at heart and bypass distractions and have the strength to endure roadside problems. We can make it home.
Dear Lord,
Help me choose every right path, avenue and highway necessary to arive at my goals, my home. You are the God who performs miracles. You know how lost I can get on my own. Thank you, Lord. Amen
1. They followed their hearts.
2. Trusted their instincts.
3. Kept on traveling.
What would happen to us if we decided to reach our personal goal or goals by using those same techniques? Would we be able to reach our goal if we followed our heart? I believe to have your goal be attainable you have to follow your heart. Then what? I have to have some kind of know how or instinct to get started on working towards my goal. I have to have a direction to be traveling. I just can't start out blind without any ideas. There has to be a starting point. Then what happens if I hit a snag or get discouraged? Do I give up? Would giving up help me attain my goal? Certainly not. I have to pick myself up and keep traveling just like that trio of animals did. Isn't that how any animal makes it back home? They don't have it in them to give up. They have that ongoing drive in them to get home.
We can do the same. We can keep our destination close at heart and bypass distractions and have the strength to endure roadside problems. We can make it home.
Dear Lord,
Help me choose every right path, avenue and highway necessary to arive at my goals, my home. You are the God who performs miracles. You know how lost I can get on my own. Thank you, Lord. Amen
Monday, April 23, 2007
Peace and Serenity
There was a time I attended Sunday evening guided musical imagery sessions that were held at a therapist's office for about 6 weeks. I was working at a psychiatric hospital at the time, and this was a place where several of us that worked together could come and just relax and share what experience we had that night if we wanted t do so. We would all sit on the floor in a circle with soft music playing in the background and there were candles that were the only source of light. It was very calm and relaxing. Once we were all settled, the leader would tell what the theme would be for that particular imagery. The music would change and we were encouraged to just go with it and relax. Arter the music stopped, the imagery was over, and we would start sharing. I want to share one of my experiences with you now.
The suggested theme this particular night was one of visiting a cathedral. While there, I wold meet a light being who would take me on a journey I would never forget. The cathedral I was visiting was taken from a classical work written by Debussy called "The Engulfed Cathedral." This has been one of my favorite classical pieces I had heard for years. In my vision, this cathedral was under the ocean somewhere in time. It was very beautiful, and the sunlight glistened down from the heavens above. Soon my light being appeared, in the form of, believe it or not, E.T, and took my hand. Off we went, flying, not walking, with incredible ease. Before I knew it, I was swimming along with the dolphins. They were leading me toward the most beautiful island I had ever seen. On this island were al kinds of animals who were very peaceful with one another. A lion and a lamb were indeed laying together. There were birds, panthers, lambs, bunnies, bears, giraffes, fish, squirrels, and many others all very peaceful among one another. Cows, sheep, horses, ect. So many animals, in pairs. As I began to really look at all these animals, I began to see just how my life is full of harmony like theirs. My harmony comes from music that has always been a part of my life. I have learned through the years to be at peace with myself and God. I have learned through the years to be at peace in my relationship with others. I live in peace with my husband and my animals, my kitties. Their names are Thor,Tiger and Snowball. But music has always been the catalyst for my peaceful feeling.
The last scene in this musical guided imagery theme was so special and beautiful to me. I am all dressed in white, and the cathedral had turned into a beautiful ball room. There were huge crystal chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. I was dancing in a long white lace gown. There was a halo of light all around me. When I looked up at my partner's face, I found myself looking into the face of Jesus. He then told me." I will be dancing with you forever. We will never be seperated. You are my child. Nothing can seperate us. I love you very much."
This scene has been with me ever since. When I don't see it at times it's because I have lost sight of Jesus. He has never lost sight of me. I want to hang onto this wonderful scene forever more. I believe that one day when I am taken home, I will dance with Jesus. What a glorious day that will be.
The suggested theme this particular night was one of visiting a cathedral. While there, I wold meet a light being who would take me on a journey I would never forget. The cathedral I was visiting was taken from a classical work written by Debussy called "The Engulfed Cathedral." This has been one of my favorite classical pieces I had heard for years. In my vision, this cathedral was under the ocean somewhere in time. It was very beautiful, and the sunlight glistened down from the heavens above. Soon my light being appeared, in the form of, believe it or not, E.T, and took my hand. Off we went, flying, not walking, with incredible ease. Before I knew it, I was swimming along with the dolphins. They were leading me toward the most beautiful island I had ever seen. On this island were al kinds of animals who were very peaceful with one another. A lion and a lamb were indeed laying together. There were birds, panthers, lambs, bunnies, bears, giraffes, fish, squirrels, and many others all very peaceful among one another. Cows, sheep, horses, ect. So many animals, in pairs. As I began to really look at all these animals, I began to see just how my life is full of harmony like theirs. My harmony comes from music that has always been a part of my life. I have learned through the years to be at peace with myself and God. I have learned through the years to be at peace in my relationship with others. I live in peace with my husband and my animals, my kitties. Their names are Thor,Tiger and Snowball. But music has always been the catalyst for my peaceful feeling.
The last scene in this musical guided imagery theme was so special and beautiful to me. I am all dressed in white, and the cathedral had turned into a beautiful ball room. There were huge crystal chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. I was dancing in a long white lace gown. There was a halo of light all around me. When I looked up at my partner's face, I found myself looking into the face of Jesus. He then told me." I will be dancing with you forever. We will never be seperated. You are my child. Nothing can seperate us. I love you very much."
This scene has been with me ever since. When I don't see it at times it's because I have lost sight of Jesus. He has never lost sight of me. I want to hang onto this wonderful scene forever more. I believe that one day when I am taken home, I will dance with Jesus. What a glorious day that will be.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
What On Earth Am I Here For
Have any of you ever asked yourself the question "What on earth am I here for? " or What is my purpose for living?" Some of us are still trying to find answers to those questions. When I read Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life, I began to have some answers jump out at me. I was also jolted into reality when I learned that life is a very large plan, and I am part of that plan.
Let's close our mind's eye, and picture ourselves in my Serene Haven where peace and serenity is freely given and freely felt. Take a deep breath in and blow it out slowly.. Another breath in, and blow it out slowly and smoothly. There, don't you feel more calm and relaxed now? Good. Let's see what we can learn from Day 1 in this book. Come along on the Journey to find your life's purpose.
First of all, it all starts with God.
"For everything, absolutely everything above and below, visible and invisible...everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him." Colossians 1:16
I loved the first four words on this page. IT"S NOT ABOUT YOU. What does that mean? I thought life was about me, and you and you and you. Guess I was wrong.
There must be a bigger picture. Let's see, as I read along here it says that my life is far greater than such things as my wildest dream, career, ambitions, peace of mind, or even my happiness. Now wait a minute, even my happiness? What's going on here? I thought God wanted me to be happy. Hmmmm...
Such questions as what shall I do with MY life? What are MY goals, MY ambitions, MY dreams for the future are all self-centered questions. I am learning as I read that I was created by God's purpose and for His purpose. Life won't make sense until I understand and believe that. I exist only because God wills that I exist.In other words,I was created by God and for Him. Job 12:10 says, "It is God who directs the lives of his creatures; everyone's life is in His power."
Romans 8:6 says, " Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life." I am not supposed to use God for my purpose. He will use me for His purpose.
How do I find what I am living for? Where do I find the answer? I found some of how in Ephesians 1:11
"It is in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long after we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, He had His eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and every one." Now what? What is that verse saying to me? I do know that I can find answers by reading the manual for living life which is the Bible, God's
word. Here are some thoughts I really need to remember.
1.How do I discover my identity and purpose?
Through developing a relationship with Jesus.
2.God thought about me long before I ever thought about Him. My purpose for my life
was planned even before I existed. Only God chooses my purpose..my reason for being here on this earth. There is something he wants me to do that is special to me.
3.The purpose of my life fits into a much larger, cosmic purpose that God has designed for eternity.
What amazes me is that God designed me for His purpose. He loves me so much He wants me for His Purpose. That is so hard for me to even comprehend.
Now I can ask myself a question after reading about what I am here for. In spite of all the advertising all around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?
By remembering why I was created and by whom. All the advertising and things here on earth are not going to last. Only I am. I was born for eternity. All the 'things' here are only temporary. I will not find inner peace by stuff. Without God life makes no sense. I want to get beyond the unimportant things here on earth and learn more about why God made me, and to constantly remember that I was created for God's purpose, not my own. My life is not mt own. It belongs to God, mt strength and my redeemer.
Selah
Let's close our mind's eye, and picture ourselves in my Serene Haven where peace and serenity is freely given and freely felt. Take a deep breath in and blow it out slowly.. Another breath in, and blow it out slowly and smoothly. There, don't you feel more calm and relaxed now? Good. Let's see what we can learn from Day 1 in this book. Come along on the Journey to find your life's purpose.
First of all, it all starts with God.
"For everything, absolutely everything above and below, visible and invisible...everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him." Colossians 1:16
I loved the first four words on this page. IT"S NOT ABOUT YOU. What does that mean? I thought life was about me, and you and you and you. Guess I was wrong.
There must be a bigger picture. Let's see, as I read along here it says that my life is far greater than such things as my wildest dream, career, ambitions, peace of mind, or even my happiness. Now wait a minute, even my happiness? What's going on here? I thought God wanted me to be happy. Hmmmm...
Such questions as what shall I do with MY life? What are MY goals, MY ambitions, MY dreams for the future are all self-centered questions. I am learning as I read that I was created by God's purpose and for His purpose. Life won't make sense until I understand and believe that. I exist only because God wills that I exist.In other words,I was created by God and for Him. Job 12:10 says, "It is God who directs the lives of his creatures; everyone's life is in His power."
Romans 8:6 says, " Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life." I am not supposed to use God for my purpose. He will use me for His purpose.
How do I find what I am living for? Where do I find the answer? I found some of how in Ephesians 1:11
"It is in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long after we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, He had His eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and every one." Now what? What is that verse saying to me? I do know that I can find answers by reading the manual for living life which is the Bible, God's
word. Here are some thoughts I really need to remember.
1.How do I discover my identity and purpose?
Through developing a relationship with Jesus.
2.God thought about me long before I ever thought about Him. My purpose for my life
was planned even before I existed. Only God chooses my purpose..my reason for being here on this earth. There is something he wants me to do that is special to me.
3.The purpose of my life fits into a much larger, cosmic purpose that God has designed for eternity.
What amazes me is that God designed me for His purpose. He loves me so much He wants me for His Purpose. That is so hard for me to even comprehend.
Now I can ask myself a question after reading about what I am here for. In spite of all the advertising all around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?
By remembering why I was created and by whom. All the advertising and things here on earth are not going to last. Only I am. I was born for eternity. All the 'things' here are only temporary. I will not find inner peace by stuff. Without God life makes no sense. I want to get beyond the unimportant things here on earth and learn more about why God made me, and to constantly remember that I was created for God's purpose, not my own. My life is not mt own. It belongs to God, mt strength and my redeemer.
Selah
Monday, April 16, 2007
More about my Serene Haven
Welcome to more about Angelbeliever's Serene Haven. This is where I hope you will enjoy positive thoughts, encouraging words, and my personal relationship stories about my Higher Power whom I call God. I will be talking about what I have learned from such wonderful people as Billy Graham, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Joyce Meyer, Rick Warren and many others.
I will also take you along on some of the guided imagery experiences with music I have had, and the messages I have received from them. They were truly awesome to me.
So please sit back, relax, and enter my Serene Haven and feel at peace. Please feel free to leave your comment so that I may learn from you as well. Let's take this wonderful journey in your mind's eye to my Serene Haven together. All are welcome.
Angelbeliever
I will also take you along on some of the guided imagery experiences with music I have had, and the messages I have received from them. They were truly awesome to me.
So please sit back, relax, and enter my Serene Haven and feel at peace. Please feel free to leave your comment so that I may learn from you as well. Let's take this wonderful journey in your mind's eye to my Serene Haven together. All are welcome.
Angelbeliever
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