Let's stay out of the raging river....

[Maia Gabrial]

A few days ago I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown because of all the overwhelming crap going on in the world. There's just too much of it....!

I could barely get myself to meditate, but at some point, I was reminded of a VISION I had over 10 years ago about me standing on the side of a raging river. This is a picture that comes close to my vision only no trees or anything around it.




It was murky, but I could "see" what was in it: Every kind of hateful thing imaginable was in it. So much rage, violence, perversions, wars and hatred. There was even rage against all of the rage. This river represented the world....

At the time, there were many problems going on that even I got emotionally caught up in it all; and wanted to do something about it. In the vision, I had dipped my foot into this river and had every intentions of jumping right in. See, I thought I could do something about it.... Just as I was about to go in, a voice above me said "If you go in, you will die." I stopped as if I suddenly woke up to the truth. I realized that the raging river was going in ONE direction. In other words, all of this evil stuff was being DIRECTED. The river looked as though it ended abruptly. You've seen movies and pictures where you can see there's a waterfall just up ahead.... It had that kind of look about it. The raging river was going downward.... But it's like you don't know this until you get there. And then it's too late....

Anyway, I can only imagine how that raging river is now, churning with such ferosity because things are much worse. I realized that every time I watched or read about the madness, I was being emotionally sucked into that insanity. Some "thing" was doing this to me.... If anyone thinks that I don't care about people, the environment and other lifeforms, they're wrong. And because of this, it's being used against me.

During meditation, I realized that I don't have to focus on that raging river. It's heading towards destruction....I told myself that there's always the beauty above it: the skies, the clouds and the stars above. There are the trees, mountains, rocks and life all around me. Know what? I immediately felt the peace in that thought.... Every once in awhile I'll look at the river (just in case it floods! ) And then I'll remind myself of what REALLY matters in life....

For those who are in that raging river, I bless them and hope that they can change things. As for me, I'll find another way to do it....

Thanks for your attention, my friends....
Love ALL and all...

[13th Warrior]

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOZABeqEedI

[Meesh]

Yes, these days, I'm often saying: "No thank you, I don't want to play."

[Fred Steeves]

I think there's also a raging river going the other way, and THAT'S the one we need not be afraid to join. Eventually everyone MUST choose one or the other, or else they join the one you describe Maia by default.

Cheers,
Fred

[13th Warrior]

There will always be pain but, suffering is your choice.

[truth4me]

We must remember to do what we can only do. We know the deal with Libya is terrible but I can still say hello to my neighbor. I can let the people in front of me at the store. I can still smile and give a heart felt hello to people. I can be understanding and lend a ear when people need to talk. We are all in this battle together......

[Forevernyt]

The River - by Tapping The Vein

I'm Going To The River And There I'm Going To Swim Until I Sink.
I've Been Drowning Here Forever.
So, It Won't Make A Difference To Me.

Don't You See What The Buzz Is?

Look At Me.
I Am Nothing But A Need To Reach You.

If I Don't Go To The River I'm Going To Crawl Into A Hole And Fill Me In.
This Thing Will Suffocate Me.
So, You See, The Only Difference Is When.

I Don't Know What The Trick Is.

Look At Me. I Am Nothing But A Need To Reach You.

I've Waited So Long That I Can Smell The Rotting Of My Brain And
I'm Shaking And I'm Stammering And Tasting The Sting Of My Failure.

Look At Me.
I Am Nothing But A Need To Reach You.
Look At Me I Am Nothing But A Need, This Need.

Everyday I See Rage In The Mirror.
It's Dripping From Me;
Throbbing Through Me.
I Can't Be Any Clearer
And I Can See It Right There.
It's On My Wall And It's Frightening Me.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt3PqAFvzQY

[THIRDEYE]

maia ty you for this thread i must say i admire your courage and integrity....i feel the same way you do i have been going thru alot of emotional stuff personnaly and externaly with all this nonsense going on in the world in we live....ive been weepining for all the pains that i see and it hits home to the botoom of my being....i try not too focus on the negative ...but how can you ignore it when its all around the world....thats why i dont watch tv or listen to the news...it just breaks my heart...i watched a video earlier on david icke website of gadaffi befire he died he was a human being...and i was upset ...good or bad we are all brothers and sisters all connected as one....last night my guides revealed them to me and what a feeling of pure love and joy...so i know the good out ways the bad....maia light love and abundance too you...with love...thirdeye....

[TWINCANS]

A beautiful shamanic message from the river. At least that is a wonderful way to interpret it and the wisdom it contains. Raging is never good.

[Maia Gabrial]

Getting involved in others' rage is definitely not good. That's what the voice meant. I could have jumped in and lost my mind and my soul, as well as my life.
I know I'm changing because the things I used to think were important, aren't anymore. All life is sacred.... THAT'S the most important thing to remember....

[Wantsthetruth74]

Thank You Maia, If you are ever on the brink and need an ear, PM me. I am a good listener and I have been there. Wonderful enlightening thread.

[Maia Gabrial]

Thank You Maia, If you are ever on the brink and need an ear, PM me. I am a good listener and I have been there. Wonderful enlightening thread.

Thank you, Starchild111. I'll remember that.