Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Roisin]

Here's my mom's backyard (lg goldfish in pond)... she's got her condo up for sale now but what you are seeing here is a BIG step-down from the home she had before. Looking forward to our continuing tea parties there as the market in Ohio is still very depressed.

[RunningDeer]

Posted by sunshaker (here)
He knew he could not overtake you before is turn, His brain went into overdrive, his steps became smaller but faster, He was in a hightened state, closer and closer, which will come first contact? his turn? A release of energy the moment had past but the memory remains. another moment weaved into the tapestry of life.

Welcome to Avalon and to the Village, sunshaker.

…another moment weaved into the tapestry of life.

I’m open to those moments weaved into the tapestry of life.

They find me because I find them. My secret recipe is gentle awareness. And I’m always tweaking the recipe.

<3

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Like a sunflower with its heliotropic stretch, Love and Light are here for those who would like to bask in it. Always has been. Its a very special community force that pursues a service to others in many various aspects, and that's why I have continued to contribute and choose to participate. Ulli, Capricorn sister, whether this thread is here or not, here and now the connections have already been made by so many and the affects will continue to multiply in aggregate in each of our daily lives making a significant positive impact on a micro and macro scale. It was, it is, it has been done, and will continue to do so. Whether it be childish pettiness, determined petulance, or clever subterfuge that interferes, it really doesn't mean a hill of beans. This community can be the chaotic grain of sand in the pile that determines how the avalanche restructures the pile. I'll say it again, if you seek love, be willing to give it when you are not getting it. Other than that, I'll guess I'll keep on truckin' as is.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

This evening I caught some flack from my family. They were eulogizing about our greatest American generation, those involved in the WWII effort, and while i didn't disagree with them, I simply said that I wish our greatest American generation could have been defined by an event that worked towards preserving human life and edifying our ideals as such, and not by a war that took millions of lives. I guess I'm just the idealistic black sheep in my family. So it goes..... as Vonnegut wrote.

[ulli]

I want to do this in my garden. The only plant I'm still searching for is that bluish fan palm. Not sure if I posted this before....

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Posted by ulli (here)
I want to do this in my garden. The only plant I'm still searching for is that bluish fan palm. Not sure if I posted this before....

Ha! That's a great synchronicity. For months now I've been seeing the Bismarck palm (Bismarckia nobilis, indigenous to Madagascar, where many cool manners of Flora come from) and wanted to plant one myself. They are expensive, but its on my list to put in the yard. It's color reminds me of the agave plant. Its so huge and beautiful.

[PurpleLama]

Thanks for the reminder, bro. I should say, my attention never leaves this place. I do love you and ulli, and Natalie and Flash, and all the rest. This whole human interaction thing is tough enough, without attempting it sans visual and energetic and subtle cues. I know it's been a tough row to hoe all around, over the last week hereabouts, and not all participating parties have been observant of the particular perspectives of each other (not speaking to you here, bro, naturally) but I should point out, there's value in appreciating where the other is coming from without taking it on one's self to point out what errors one observes in that other. We are indeed in this game together, and there really is only the one person here. Planetary life is a bitch.

Love to you, ulli and Sierra, Junebug and Flash, and especially Amethyst after today.

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That above sequence of smiles says you fight because you're crazy women, and I don't understand but I love you anyway. *smooch*

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That above sequence of smiles says you fight because you're crazy women, and I don't understand but I love you anyway. *smooch*

[Roisin]

Nice to know that such gorgeous plants exist and thanks to global warming, us folks in Ohio may be able to grow tropical plants in our gardens too ... sometime soon!

[PurpleLama]

Roisin, I accept you into the village. Its safe here. I can tell you've wanted that personal interaction that is the vibe around here, and I should be the one who extends it to you. You didn't get welcomed properly, when you first went and posted here, so here is your belated welcome. I wish we knew each other better prior to our initial interaction, it didn't go well. It made me feel really good when you acknowledged the pony in the pic you posted, the pointy bit was a different color and it wasn't long ago an old friend had happened by that showed me a pic of a miniature horse that really jumped out at me in your picture that you posted. I was afraid it would be just another misunderstanding like some of our previous engagements. Anyway, the real point is, welcome two years later, here have a cold one and sit with us a while.

[Playdo of Ataraxas]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=JmzGMhE_ELs

[PurpleLama]

Swirling with visions of man's confusion
All of the work, done just to appease him
The Argus he cries, though love has it's place in the sun
It's only man's fear that carries him on...

[gripreaper]

[Roisin]

Holy Smokes! Thanks for the welcome PurpleLama! I know sometimes the stuff I post in this forum is really off the wall so it's nice that Ullie's got this thread for us to show that we're all NORMAL and just like everybody else... regardless that we've all had some extraordinary experiences too.

A lot of good people here and there's no where else on the net where one can find the same kind of high caliber of intelligence and stimulating conversations that we have here in this forum. I come here to be intellectually challenged and I can't find that anyplace else.

[protoflex]

Posted by Jean-Marie (here)

Posted by protoflex (here)

Posted by Jean-Marie (here)
I woke this morning in the middle of a strange dream that I remembered. I was in a high rise hotel and there were dragons flying around outside. I was trying to pull the shades down and lock the doors because they were going to get in if they saw us. There were other people there with me, but no one I recognized. I was running and locking doors behind me. Two of them got in. They were small (no bigger than a horse) but I ran through a door and locked them out. At one point I tried to escape via the hallway and when I opened the door I was face to face with a white pale looking dragon. No flames, no fire. I was terrified and slammed and bolted the door.

Anyone good at dream interpretations????

Thank you!

-jean-marie

Very weird dream........

Same problem i have. You're running from chaos and in doing so you end up running from those you love in the process. You have to learn how to face the dragon, face all fears, to protect what you love, and to show your enemies that they will not trample you.

Hello Protoflex!

I have had a couple of Pm's from people regarding your post. My post that you quoted here was a post I made back on August 18, 2014. 8 months ago! LOL!!!

Nora replied to the post that day. And it was exactly what I needed to hear, I wanted to join the healers group, but was worried I might not be good enough! I took a leap and it has been a wonderful experience!

Here was Nora's reply to me.

Good morning Jean-Marie,

I'm no expert on dream interpretation.

You may have some strong gifts spiritually and psychically that need to be actualized here on earth.
I would say your High Spiritual-self is pushing the envelope. What are you afraid of and/or resisting?

(There are some strong potent energies in the aethers right now helping us to move forward.). Cool dream.


Love

Nora

Yes, i was aware it was a rather old post. It caught my eye, and i just felt i should give my take on it, even without reading the following posts to figure out if anyone else responded. I'm glad you got feedback on it tho. I'm very new to this site, and I'm sorta having trouble keeping up with replies. Not to mention trying to catch up with previous discussions. I see there's a lot, but I really like this site. So i'll try my best.

Well, I've found that dreams are a direct reflection of what we're experiencing in our lives sometimes. Other times ppl may lucid dream. To me, life is all about the 'experience'. So if you experience turmoil in life, you may see it in your dreams. People forget about this sometimes, and they just think dreams are random. Not always.

I'm sure the person who responded to you first had a better understanding of dream interpretation. Because it seems fears that represent themselves in dreams aren't necessarily a symbol of hostility, but rather they present themselves as frightening in order to usher your attention because something needs to be corrected in your life asap. So unless you fix it soon, that dogma might grow into a permanent mental burden. Where you may find yourself battling it for a very long time.

Those that have researched dreams, and the way the brain acts during REM sleep have pondered on the possibility that certain dreams could be attempting to correct your mental state without you even realizing it. Since we do a lot of our serious thinking in the subconscious paradigm, we may not be fully aware that we're creating a problem while combating an entirely different one.

[skyflower]

I picked up a book called The four agreements which is a Toltec wisdom book.

Been practicing 1) Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.

2)Don’t Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

I am able to do this maybe 10 percent of my day. Maybe even less. Oh but what a difference it makes!


Looks like things have been rough in the village lately.
Wishing love and healing to all.
Thank you for all that you are. You are all amazing!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=BPDqALFLjZI

[Violet]

Morning!



Getting ready for logo, almost...Must finish (Brasilian) coffee (this time).
Pass by bike repair shop after that. Can't wait to test my new bike. Saddle and steer must still be adjusted, see if I can do that myself, late afternoonish.

Painting works are done in the hall. We moved all the boxes (with stuff that still hasn't received a fixed place) to the living room prior to that. But now this hall looks so clean with the new paint, I can't just throw all those boxes back in there. That means, I have to think of a good place for them, and most places are already occupied...Hm. Postpone? Yea, good idea.

Nice garden, Roisin!

Syncing Playdo, I was having a talk with my mum yesterday. About the Algerian conflict in the seventies. The president back then, decided that all Moroccans should now leave the country (which tore many families apart). I listened attentively. I also told her that everyone always has evidence against the other party which is supposed to justify an eternal anger, an eternal reason to never trust again. In the whole world you can find this scenario endlessly repeating. Now, how can we solve it?

[Iloveyou]

The situation was in so far strange as a big part of the conflict unfolded behind the scenes appearently and outsiders have only the public part of the picture. They think about it and get their own ideas wether they like it or not. And if someone shares his impression he is told: you don't have the whole picture.

I'm ready to trust the discernment, genuineness and willingness of the Here&Now women, all the more so I'm convinced that you know: Exclusion is never a real option. We are interconnected so tightly, all we experience or discern is a part of ourselves as individuals or community. Natalia is a part of each individual here, wether she is retired or not. And wether she has done wrong or not. LOVE is indivisible.

Now that I am 56 it was only three months ago that I've learned something: A wise woman knows when to speak and when to be silent. How much tears, disappointment, rejection and misunderstanding could have been avoided if I had known that earlier. For sure I haven't mastered it yet, maybe it will take me 30 more years. At the moment my whole body is shouting: Shut up! My whole body except one tiny part. The part of me who has seen unfolding similiar scenarios too often: A system becomes unstable and vulnerable for what reason ever and the weakest part of it is identified and eliminated as fast as possible. But you know: Life does not work that way. The principle of life is INTEGRATION.

A wise woman only gives advice if she's asked for. We cannot change people. We can just love them, listen to them, give them space to be themselves, to make their own 'mistakes' again and again, until they grow out of it. To interfere only if they are actually about to do damage to themselves or others. What is perceived as damage varies individually as well as culturally. To notice where one's current limits are is a real challenge (speaking to myself).

I'm seeing a circle of powerful women here, who really care and stand in their own right, there's no need to call for men's support. Just don't throw away a part of yourself. I wish regaining strength and joy for everybody who has been hurt. Believe it or not, I LOVE YOU, ULLI and ALL as well as I love NATALIA. I really do.

[Mikelodium]

So much wisdom lately in the village. You are awesome.

[Snowflower]

My head is shaking. Disorientation...weirdness...alternate nonreality? I started reading posts at the top of the page and can't connect any one to any other one. Did something happen to the neighborhood?

[PurpleLama]

Here is the bottle bed out front, becoming a blanket of green. We haven't had deer dining in this space for a few months now, hopefully the repellant has finally done the trick and we will get a tomato or two before they do.