Believable ~ Achievable

'Self-love is the warrior’s code. When she is present and awake to all that she is, she is able to take on any challenge, any project, or any future that she desires.'

                                                                                                                     Debbie Ford

I have been talking a lot about the e-course I'm taking and I've also mentioned the book 'Achieve any Goal by Tracy Brian' that I just received a couple of days ago.  The basic information in both of these resources is one in the same ~ creating and taking action toward the life you want.  We create manifestation/dream boards, we write down our desires in journals and we meditate and pray about the life we wish to have.  Each of these steps are equally important as we explore the path to our dreams.  They help us to lay out the foundation for the things we really, really want. 

I love creating dream boards and meditating about my future but I didn't realize that I was leaving out one important step.  Creating a goal list.  Setting small goals and achieving them day by day is powerful. It begins that positive process that helps us feel fulfilled and happy.  I know that I am pretty good at manifesting an amazing life but, I've recently started to wonder what my full potential might be if I literally created goals toward my desires and ultimately achieved them.  Wow,  what would life feel like without procrastination.  

Well I have to say,  it feels pretty damn good. I am truly making a conscious effort to set daily goals and achieve them  My goal right now is to create a website and give 'Time with Tina' a home.  All of the creative website 'information angels' are showing up to assist me in this endeavor.  I'm creating this project from scratch so to speak,  on my own (from a novice perspective), it wont be anything fancy or professional (yet) but it will come to fruition soon. And I'm having fun in the process.  That's all that really matters, right?     

'Time with Tina' is all about my personal and spiritual journey and I am so excited to share my experiences through this blog.  I am deeply grateful for all of you that support this dream of mine.  So I invite you to continue traveling this amazing adventure with me.

Todays Card:

BEGINNINGS

A new cycle is beginning in your life.  Wipe the slate clean; it's now time to release the old and start again.  Life goes in cycles.  In the phases of the earth, the plants die in the fall so that there can be new birth in the spring -  it's the universal dance of death and rebirth.  There's a time to end and begin,  and this is the close of one cycle and the beginning of another.  Although it's often difficult to release familiar routines, situations, or relationships when they no longer empower you, your Soul ask that you not cling to the old but set sail into new waters.  Face your fear and allow yourself to stretch in a new direction.  Your Soul is at your side, and wonderful opportunities will be born in your life.  Wholeness occurs when you can say yes to both endings and beginnings.

AFFIRMATION:  'I cherish all the cycles in my life.'

Tina

Take Action

Passion + Purpose + Willingness to Work  =  Miracles !
                                                                 ~  Iyanla Vanzant 


The universe never seizes to amaze me.  This morning I was pulling a card for myself and then one for the blog and as synchronicity would have it, the same card came up both times.  And that is just the way it should be.  The saying, 'you teach what you most have to learn' applies perfectly here.

I was given a book yesterday 'Achieve any Goal, by Brian Tracy' and it is all about taking action toward the goals you have dreamed about.  How apropos for today blog.

Here is an excerpt from the book:

Keep Your Words and Actions Consistent ~

     'Your beliefs are always manifested in your words and actions.  Make sure that everything you say and do from now on is consistent with the beliefs that you want to have and the person you want to become.  In time, you will replace more and more of your self - limiting beliefs with life - enhancing beliefs.  Over - time you will completely reprogram yourself for success.  When this occurs, the transformation that takes place in your outer life will amaze you and all the people around you.'

That particular excerpt is from the page that I am actually reading right now.  hmmm, (I love Divine humor!)

So as an added bonus the universe chose Action as the card for today.  A gentle reminder to keep moving forward with our goals and dreams and to take the next step...Action. 

ACTION

The time is now!.  Don't hesitate ~ take action!  Face your fears and do it anyway.  Of course there are times when it's important to deliberate and think carefully about an action, but there are other times when you need to step up and just go for it.  Now is the time!  Listen from your heart;  look into fear's eyes with a calm, steely gaze and forge forward with certainty and power.  Quicken your spirit by making decisions now.

AFFIRMATION:  'I step into my glorious future with determination and power.' 

Have an action filled day,

Tina 

Nature's Healing

Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin.  Beginnings make the conditions perfect.
                                                                                                      ~  Alan Cohen

I am once again embarking on another new journey, one that has been calling me for more than a year now.  Resistance and procrastination have been to the two common denominators that have kept me from this clean and natural healing.   I know that this is as much for my spiritual/intuitive clarity as it is for my physical health.   I wanted to share this journey with you in hopes that it might inspire you to listen carefully if tandem messages are showing up for you too.  Repetitive message are ALWAYS there to show you the path to a more JOYFUL life.

I keep getting these reoccurring messages to change my way of eating and they are coming at me in many different directions.  So I thought perhaps it might be in my best interest to start paying attention to the gentle whispers from the angels ( and I know it is my angels at work b/c each of these messages are coming to me very unique forms.)  I certainly don't want to keep ignoring the messages until they have to whack me over the head with a serious illness in order to get me to improve my health.  

Here are some of their (my angels) ingenious delivery methods:  .  My sister just sparked a conversation with me one day about plant-based eating, (information that her Dr. had just recently mentioned to her) this subject came out of nowhere. She had no idea that this type of info was already of some slight interest to me.  She said,  'she just  felt compelled to tell me about it'.)  hmmm,  ok!  After that I started seeing cookbooks at Barnes & Noble with the words 'Plant-Base' on the cover  and I kept thinking to myself, 'I see/hear the messages angels and I'm not interested'. Until this one happened... this truly got my attention.  I was going through a William~Sanoma catalog a few weeks ago and I saw a website that had smoothie recipes for Vitamix blenders.  I have this particular blender and love it and I am always looking for new healthy recipes to make in it.  Well, I found one alright or maybe it found me!!!!  As I went to my computer to look up this website, I noticed I had some mail in my inbox so I checked that first. Out of the blue was an email from Joe Cross/http://www.jointhereboot.com/.  The very website that I was about to check out.  And to top it off ~ it was their newsletter and it said that I was already a subscriber.   (OMG), I was in complete shock at the synchronicity.  I had never signed up for this newsletter, and yet there it was in black and white.  

Instead of venturing forward and opening the email like most people would have done, I put it in a file to check out at a later date (procrastination and resistance).  I know my angels were thinking 'what do we have to do to get this girls attention?'  Well here is what they did....  a few days ago I was on facebook and I saw this video posted that said, 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead'.  Of course I had to see what it was about........ and the minute I clicked on it guess who it was... no other than JOE CROSS.  At this point I had to LAUGH OUT LOUD and throw in the white towel.

So I started this journey with laughter instead of my usual frustration.  I always ask my angels to help me get through all situations effortlessly (when I'm not in procrastination mode) and so far so good.  Although this is only day two I feel really good,  perhaps it is more about attitude at this point but whatever it is I like the feeling.  The plant-base way of eating and juicing can be extreme but my NEW motto is..moderation, It doesn't have to be the ALL OR NOTHING frame of mind.   I've learned after all my failed attempts at dieting to just take one day at a time and take baby steps.  To gradually move myself into this process so that I don't give up or get overwhelmed.  As hard as the angels worked to get this information to me the least I can do is give it my 100%.

If any of you have tried this approach to better health please feel free to share your experiences with me via my facebook page Tina Russell or email me at russtina2@gmail.com, I would love to hear about it.

 These are some of the other references that have come to me as well:

Happy Herbivore
Fork over Knives

Todays card is well suited for this post (Divine Order)

Healing

Healing is occurring.  You're a natural healer. You're on the mend.  Healing is natural.  Everything in nature has the intrinsic ability to restore itself.  Often healing need to occur on the inner planes before it can manifest on the outside.  To assist this process focus on what's great and let go of what isn't working.    Hold a vision of the solution that you desire, be patient, and trust that recovery is occurring in it's own time and way.  Nature is one of our greatest healers, so spend time outside, soak up the rays of the sun, and dance in the rain.

Affirmation:  'Phenomenal healing energy flows through every cell in my body.' 

Tina 

Time with 'Tia'

When we allow ourselves to feel what we are feeling ~ without trying to understand it, explain it, or judge it ~ we reach a point where the true wisdom reveals itself.

                                                                                                         Michael Eisen

It's interesting where we find our lessons in life.  Especially when you don't realize you have a lesson to learn.  When the universe decides that you might need a little tweaking  in your rigid thinking, bam... there it is without any warning.....


As most of you have read in my post 'Soul of Courage',  Duke transitioned over the 'Rainbow Bridge' last week and his sister Tia has been going through the  grieving process just like the rest of us.  Tia is my daughter and son in-laws other sweet dog.  She was adopted into her new family this past December and captured all of our hearts from day one.   Miss Tia has had a pretty traumatic journey and found tremendous love along her path to adoption.  She left lasting heart~prints on those who graciously fostered her.   Such a loving and trusting girl.  

Tia is a very sensitive and intuitive dog.  She senses when the children or her mom and dad are sick and stays close by their side while they heal.    She also recognized her brothers declining health.  So the past few weeks have been very troubling and heartbreaking for her.  Then to top matters her family was going on their annual beach vacation.  We only live two doors down  so the care of Tia wasn't going to be a problem while they were gone.  The original plan was to go over to their house everyday and take her for morning and evening walks, spend time with her during the day, make sure she had plenty to eat and drink and lots of time outside and allow her to stay in the comfort and security of her own home.  

However, the universe had a revised plan.  The plan:   To actually bring Tia to our home while her family was gone.... (shocking)

We don't have any animals.  After losing our 18 yr old beloved cocker spaniel (Bear) and 18 yr old  sweet cat (Ms. Love) six years ago, we vowed to no longer have any pets.   Although they bring great love into your life they also bring great pain when you lose them.  I admire those who just keep sharing their lives with more pets,  I just don't happen to be one who has the courage to go through it again.    Once you are used to living a life with no animals, you tend to become a bit more cranky about dogs being in your home and yard.  I know, I know that sounds very unkind and we don't intend to sound unloving in any way.  But, when you become accustomed to a home with no pet accidents and a beautiful yard with no doggie deposits  you tend to want to keep it that way.  And all of our  family members who have pets respect this wish.  

So when we said to Brandie and Chance  'just bring Tia's bed and food over and she can stay with us' they were in complete shock and so were we to be honest.  We had been setting out on the patio enjoying a glass of wine when we offered this solution to them and they were afraid it was the wine talking and that we would change our minds the next morning.   We actually had to laugh at their doubting suspicion b/c we were a bit shocked ourselves at the offer.

We were all concerned about Tia,  knowing that she was still depressed about the loss of her brother it was about to be compounded with her family leaving on vacation.  And none of us wanted her to go through any more trauma.  So here we are having  Nani, GG time with Tia and feeling very relaxed about the whole process (even the doggie deposits haven't been a big deal to pick up and remove  ~ smile).


Tia helped us learn more about ourselves this weekend, not only did we realize how much we love and care about her, we also learned that life doesn't always have to be so black and white. The gray matter is where you learn to flow with life and allow the ADVENTURE every now and then.

Todays' card ~   ADVENTURE

Take risks.  You're venturing into new frontiers and periods of expansions.  Go beyond self-imposed limitations.  Look at the world around you in new and different ways.  Something exciting is just around the corner!    Adventure entails risks, and without them, existence can become stagnant and lackluster.  If your life seems uninspired in some areas, be willing to take risks and try something new.  Don't wait until an amazing opportunity presents itself.  Start with small adventures and they will create momentum for bigger and bolder ones.   If you take enough small risks, soon your life will become a great and grand adventure.

 

Affirmation:  'Wonderful new experiences fill my life'

Nani  ~  (Tia's grandmother )

Believe in Miracles

Miracles find me Now ~
                                                                  SARK

What a beautiful thought to wake up to this morning....  Miracles.  Yesterday I took some down time to just allow the sadness of Thursday to finish processing.  This morning I woke up refreshed and ready to see what magical miracles the universe has in store for me and all my readers.  Well, I was given two gorgeous messages.  Two cards came together for todays guidance.   Miracles  and  Believe...  how awesome is that.  

I took a class recently that shared a beautiful way of asking the Divine for assistance .    Just simply stand with your arms stretched out high toward the sky, open your heart fully to receive and ask,  'MIRACLES FIND ME NOW'.  And then - just know that all is in Divine Order..... how much easier can it be.

MIRACLES ~

Miracles occur in your life every day.  Watch for and embrace them.  As you notice and accept the small wonders in your life, greater gifts will grow in abundance all around you.  Expect miracles. Praise and celebrate them when they appear, no matter how small. Be open to allowing the Creator to solve challenges for you in mysterious and wonderful ways.  Trust that everything is unfolding graciously and perfectly in your life, and let go of fear and doubt!  Don't limit the way that miracles can appear in your life by having expectations.  Be open to them to appear from Source beyond your imagination.  

Affirmation:  'My life is a miracle!'

BELIEVE  ~

Believe in yourself!  Have faith in the magic and miracles.  If you can conceive it, you can achieve it.  One of the secrets of the universe is the power of belief.  If you're able to imagine and truly believe that something can happen, miracles will unfold.  Expectations can act in both positive and negative ways, and your fixed thoughts and opinions about yourself have created your world and experiences.  If you've had an unpleasant history, this often creates negative beliefs about yourself and the world around you.  Know that the past doesn't need to equal the future.  Your new, positive conceptions can create a fresh and exhilarating future - simply believe it is possible!  Visualize and imagine your life as you desire it to be, and most important, feel how good it will be ... and hang on for a great ride.

Affirmation:  'The best is yet to come!'

 

Let your miracles find you today ....

Tina

Soul of Courage

Expressing my deepest thoughts......

I'm writing today because of the commitment I have made to my writing  ~  my heart doesn't feel like finding positive words, it truly feels more like crying.  But I honor myself and my promises..... So I write, but do I feel like it....no.

My heart is heavy for my daughter and her family.  They have made a very heartfelt decision to assist Duke (their beloved fur friend) to cross the 'Rainbow Bridge' today.  He has graced my daughters life with 13 yrs of joy.

He had no idea that his life was about to change forever when a 20 yr old girl decided to rescue him and give him a safe and loving home. He was embarking on a crazy, fun, and wild adventure to say the least. Staying up late during parties, or waiting up late for his mom to get home from a party.  Didn't really matter to him,  he was in for the long haul.  Waiting or rather jumping with joy just to be a part of her life.  I remember my FEAR when I met him.  She only filled me in with a few details when she told me that she had adopted a fur friend.  She left out one tiny detail.  When I went over to meet him he was hyper and LARGE.  Not exactly what I was expecting.    She did tell me that he was a few months old but I was still thinking small and cuddly.  At the time I was still adjusting to Brandie being out and on her own and my 'mother- worry' was still on high alert.  So when I met Duke the 'mother worry' went to a whole new level.  As I am looking at him and trying to avoid his jumping attacks,  I said to her ' he looks like a pitbull', and as she was putting his leash on to walk him she  walked out the door and casually said, 'he is' and left me standing there in complete SHOCK./FEAR.

As the years went by I was grateful for the pitbull in my daughters life.  As far as vicious... he would rather lick you than intimidate you.  He has been the best friend she has ever had.  He saw her through her partying days, he  listened patiently when she needed a shoulder to cry on, he graciously accepted her marriage (that brought an amazing and wonderful dad into his life) and then life became a whirlwind again when he lovingly welcomed his human brother and sister into his life.  He has brought so much love, laughter, and appreciation to us.  So we send you forward our sweet Duke into RAINBOW BLISS.  We love you!!!

'The Darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow'
                                               Jonathon Lockwood Huie

ALL MY LOVE
MOM 

Awakening

 Be brilliant today...  Let your spirit SHINE!

                                                            Alexa Carlson

This morning I ask the angels for a card that would help to inspire each amazing person that chooses to open this blog this morning. I know that these words will grace someones life in a special way today.    My hope is that you sparkle just a bit brighter after you read this.

  AWAKENING

It's time to wake up!  Step out of your routine and notice what's truly occurring around you.  Don't be lulled into complacency.  Awaken your potential and power - move, shake, and take action.  You're opening to your true spiritual path.  

The forces of the universe are propelling you in the direction of your destiny.  You're awakening to your higher self and spiritual vibrations.  This card appears when your ready to be aware and notice things as they really are.  Take off your blinders ... see what's important in your life.  Search for the essence of what's true, authentic, and real.

Affirmation:  'I am joyously awake and aware ... and ready for anything!'

 Goddess Tina was here playing again today!

Tina

 

 

Synchronicity

Through writing, new things are uncovered and discovered......
                                                                                        
                                                                                        SARK


SYNCHRONICITY  ~  the experience of two or more events that are apparently casually unrelated or unlikely to occur together by chance.

I have discovered a trend of sorts that has been showing up over and over for me via my journals, the art books of my grandchildren and on my desk.  What I've become aware of is all the color that is alive and popping all around me.  I have noticed that I write with different colored pens in my journals, sometimes I am drawn to write each paragraph in a different shade.  When my grandchildren and I set and draw together it ends up being explosions of magical color all over the paper.  I realize that I allow my creativity to be free when I create with the kids. It makes me feel happy. And last night as I walked past my desk I happen to see it differently than usual.  There wasn't anything new or added but it captured my attention in a way it never had before, colorful and creative objects were surrounding my space. The several decks of angel cards that are so magical with their bright and cheery colors,  the multicolored journals and books, and a considerable amount of colored pens, and markers. Lots and lots of happiness everywhere! This why I am the happiest in this particular place.  It expresses... JOY.

I guess the attention to bright colors is a bit shocking to me because I am more about subtle color.  My home is beautiful and all about earth tones and gentle pops of color here and there.  I am even conservative with color in the way I dress.  I get balance and serenity from my conservative side.  However,  I've just became re-introduced  to 'Goddess Tina', she has been keeping a low profile since childhood and was content to stay quiet until I was ready to invite her playfulness and fun spirit back to play.  Why did I forget about her?  I like her!  She brings out the expressive and creative side to me.

Anyway, back to synchronicity :  I found myself playing on the internet yesterday.  Looking for something to peak my creative interest.  I ended up on www. planetsark.com.  I have not ventured over to her (SARK) website in a year or more.  She is the queen of fun with color.  So anyway,  as I was looking around her site I saw a section where she posted the different interviews she has had with people.  As I scanned through them I noticed a familiar name. It was the very person that I am taking an e-course through.  I thought, 'wow what a coincidence'.  I went on to read the interview and I realized something even more familiar.  The interview with Leonie was also featured in one of SARK's books, 'Juicy pens Thirsty paper.'   Here is the irony,  SARK has written many many books and I only own one.  Can you guess which one it is,  yep you're right, Juicy pens Thirsty paper.  

This book was given to me a couple years ago by my beautiful daughter in-law.  It came about through her courage to follow her intuition.  She was in a bookstore to purchase something for herself when she realized her attention was being called in another direction.  As she turned around she says 'this book practically jumped off the table at me' and she knew it was for me.  Not sure if it would be of interest to me she went with her intuitive belief and bought it anyway.   I was thrilled to receive it then.... and now it has found it's way back to my awareness.  Thank you my darling Nic for always being so in tune with me.

So, I am excited that synchronicity has brought Leonie and SARK back into my life.........  Between the two of them they have re- introduced me to 'GODDESS TINA',  I really like this new friend and I think I will ask her on more play-dates.

 Just as the synchronistic ~ universe would have it,  my new Soul Coaching cards just arrived in the mail and I pulled one for today  ..... are you ready for this    ~    PLAYFULNESS:  My joy is the greatest gift that I give to others.  Allow your inner child to play today.  Enjoy yourself and have fun!

 'Goddess Tina'

Full Moon ~ Release II

In order to make room for the new, we must release the old and outworn  ~

                                                                                                 Louise Hay


Just a gentle reminder that the full moon is at 100% tonight.  It's the perfect time to release all your unwanted 'stuff'.

If you are unsure of what to release perhaps this prayer by Tosha Silver can be of some assistance to you.


"Let me release all that is outgrown from my life.  Let me align with the Divine to allow the highest unfolding in every area of my life.  The perfect routes are already selected and will unfold naturally and easily.  Let me know my true nature as love.  Let me know my own worthiness & value.  Allow me to contribute all I have to give  ~  and let me honor the truth of my own heart's voice in everyway.." 

The old way of being must go, to make room for the more amazing, enlightening and awesome NEW to come.....


Wishing you joyful ~ RELEASING

Tina

Life Lessons

Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change.  Life's too short to be anything .... but happy.

                                                                                             Anonymous


Every now and then I get to witness yet another amazing healing take place within my family.  Sometimes it is a huge A'HA moment and other times it's just a gentle shift in perception that can change an entire situation.  Whichever case it may be, it is always heart-warming to watch as the healing takes bloom.

I belong to a fairly large family which comes with unlimited amounts of love and support, and it also comes with big personalities and strongly opinionated loved ones.  Although this is what creates an interesting and dynamic family it also generates opportunities for misunderstandings, hurt feelings and lack of communication.  This family never lacks for conversation. However, we have found it difficult at times to talk to each other when it comes to matters of the heart.  

Life presented a perfect opportunity for another Divine healing this past weekend. And my family passed with flying colors.   A comment was made between family members,  and although I think the comment was expressed more from an observation point of view,  it was heard as a judgmental comment . Feelings were hurt and a line had felt crossed.  However, the most amazing thing took place immediately (communication). Once the person who had made the comment realized the other family member was hurt a sweet and honest apology was made.  All was forgiven and the day moved on with enjoyment. Sometimes we can feel like we are being authentic when speak our mind freely but there are times when we should just ask ourselves first  ~  is it true, is it kind, is it necessary.


The issue that happened was not major in any way but at one point in time it could of been. Due to the lack of honesty. The most valuable lesson we are learning as a family is to talk to one another not just with one another.  We are responsible for teaching others how to treat us.   Once again I was there to bare witness to lovingkindness and how it shifts the energy effortlessly when we remember to communicate.  What keeps a group like us strong is the unconditional love and mutual respect for one another. This beautiful family of mine is beginning to let those protective guards down, opening up and sharing our vulnerable moments with each other and offering gentle heartfelt apologies when necessary. The pride that lives inside me is immeasurable ...I adore the fact that we are all evolving together....     (huge smile).

 I saw this quote the other day and thought it was perfect in today's post.  Apologizing:  does not always mean you were wrong and the other person was right.  It just means you value the relationship more than your ego. So so true!

We will still make mistakes with each other and still slip up from time to time with unsolicited advice and unnecessary comments, however, we are a family that is deeply invested in each others happiness and after all, life is to short to live any other way.........
Love ~ Love ~ Love

Tina

New Endeavors

Owning Your Magnificence ~  This isn't about ego, conceit, vanity or arrogance.  It's about recognizing yourself  -  that raw beautiful spirit of you and telling the truth of who you are.

                                                                                            kind over matter


I am learning more and more about Tina every morning that I set down to create a new post for the blog.  I'm not sure if I can claim magnificence yet but I can say that I have allowed my raw spirit to be expressed through 'timewithtina' and given myself permission to be me.  This exploration has been enlightening to say the least.  It's exciting, informative and shocking at times but it has been a supportive tool in guiding me to my authenticity.

I have found extraordinary support through so many of you who are on this journey with me and I am hearing my cheering section loud and clear.  Your asking me to keep moving forward, to keep writing.  Well, I'm doing just that.  Your love and encouragement is where I find my strength.  Thank you for taking this ride with me and for being a part of my dream.

I'm am taking steps to further my passion for writing. And learning how to share all that I discover along this journey with all of those that are interested.  I've started a course in creative - writing /business. That is a HUGE step for me. Coming from a place of unworthiness to a place of deserving has been a long road but I see the light at the end of the tunnel now so I'm excited to experience the joys that are along this path.  It just keeps getting better and better! (HUGE SMILE)......

As always I like to share the card that I pull for the day... this card could not be more perfect for me today.  If this card speaks to you too by all means let it guide you through your day as well  ~

 THE SUN

 This card indicates that it's a wonderful time for you!  You're succeeding in ways you never dreamed possible.  Endeavors that you begin now are blessed with abundance and success.  Keep your thoughts positive and everything will turn out beautifully.  This is also a time of brilliant new ideas and solutions.  Have confidence in yourself!  

The work you've done personally and spiritually brings astonishing changes to your life.  You're on the right path for your own enlightenment.  Joy and public recognition.  The attainment of great personal insights.  Vibrant physical and/or emotional health.

love ~ Love ~ Love

Tina

FRIENDSHIP

Good friends are like stars ~ you don't always see them, but you know they're always there!                                                                                                    



 Today's blog has been inspired by another amazing card that I pulled this morning.  'Friendship' - before I share the meaning of the card I wanted to share my thoughts on my own friendships.  For me, my friendships have helped me to 'open my heart',  I've learned to be vulnerable, to trust,  to allow myself to heal through difficult lessons ,  to laugh, and be courageous,  I've learned to show up and be present, relax and allow the gifts that others have to share with me.   Friends have brought inspiration, appreciation and celebration into my life.  I've learned that friends aren't just new people that enter my life over time,  they are also family members that have helped shape and support the very essence of who I am.  The valuable lessons we learn from each other is what helps us build that strong foundation we need to walk through our journey of life.  Friendship is that invisible 'thing' that ties our hearts together.  


Today I want to take the time to thank all of you who touch and shape my heart in a very real way.  So as you move through your day I hope you know how special & wonderful you are and how much I appreciate you for being you  ~


FRIENDSHIP  ~

Changes in your friendships are occurring.  Be lovingly honest with yourself and your friends right now, and appreciate the healing benefits of a true friend.

Not only are you changing on the inside, but your life is changing on the outside as well!  Among these changes are your relationships with friends.  Perhaps you fear that you no longer have common interests with old friends.  Or, maybe you wonder if you'll meet new friends with whom you'll share close bonds.


Changes in friendships are natural, and the angels ask you to surrender your relationships to them.  Know that God and the angels watch over you and your friends.  They will lovingly help all of you during these transitions.  This card also signifies that you are ready to receive new friendships with people who mirror your interests and ambitions.


Tina


 

LET IT GO

A big part of letting go is recognizing when it's time to stay in a situation and when it's time to move on..........          
                                                                                            Darren L. Johnson



 My morning routine often starts with pulling an angel card for myself,  it gives me the extra awareness of what I might need to pay attention to throughout my day or sometimes it's just a loving reminder of how supported I am from the benevolent energy that surrounds me.  Whichever the case may be it is  ALWAYS a POSITIVE start to my day.  So this morning I ask for a card that would bring  the perfect message of love and support to all my beautiful readers.

As always the  PERFECT card is revealed......  The card that the angels chose for today is  LET IT GO which is in complete alignment with yesterday post.    Another gentle reminder to let go of issues that aren't for your highest good.
                                                                                    

LET IT GO

 It's time to stop struggling, pushing, or forcing things to happen.  Such actions push against the universal flow and lead to frustration and blocks.  When you let the situation go to Spirit, you automatically open to supportive doors that will bring solutions and an outcome exceeding your expectations.  Let Go of struggle, anger, unforgiveness or anything else undesirable.  Trust that the universe is on your side.  Let Go of an argument, judgements, or a long-term hurt.  Have compassion for everyone involved in this situation, including yourself.  Be gentle with yourself, forgive yourself for what you think you've done or not done.

Quan Yin is the beloved Buddhist goddess of compassion whose name means 'she who hears all prayers.'  You can call upon Quan Yin for help with forgiveness and compassion and to have your needs met in gentle and loving ways.


Tina

Making Way for the ~ NEW

Let what wishes to go, go.  Let what wishes to come, come.  All is well....

                                                                         Tosha Silver



About a month ago I went to lunch with a friend (Dawn) who also brought a friend (Mary) that she wanted me to meet.  You never quite know what the universe has planned when new people enter your life.  I am learning to just relax and trust that the process and know that my best interest is always in the Divine plan.   We had a great lunch,  amazing conversations, and shared different spiritual growth stories.  Very enlightening lunch.  During this time Mary shared a book that she has been so touched by.  Intuitively I realized that this book was calling me, from the moment she mentioned the name.  I couldn't wait to get home and go to the website (of the author).

My intuition was RIGHT on.  This book and the author have enlightened me in so many ways, I love her simple outlook on life.  The book 'Outrageous Openess'   by Tosha Silver  Love ~ Love

I've followed Tosha Silver a bit further than just her book, she also writes a column in the Examiner.com.  She talks a lot about this solar eclipse (May 20) and about the second eclipse (June 4).   I don't know a lot (actually I don't know anything) about astrology and without sounding too 'woo -woo' she mentions that this new energy is like 'walking across a bridge between worlds'.  To put it in layman terms or at least this is how I perceive  the information ~  that we are releasing old patterns, behaviors, relationships that no longer support us, feelings of unworthiness and many more negative emotions and making room for the NEW.  According to Tosha, we do not have to worry ourselves about getting aligned with this new energy it is already in Divine order.  I know, I know,  this may sound way out there,  but if it simply means that our lives could be changing for the better,  why not tune into the possibility and just go with the flow.

Tosha reminds us in her book that if something has been troubling you, don't struggle with it, just allow in Divine Order - and know that the right solution is already been chosen and that you will be guided to it effortlessly at the right time  ~

My personal example:

As many of you know I have struggled with my writing for years.  So after reading this book I realized that I had not called in the Divine about this situation. So I wrote this prayer in my journal:  'If something is meant to happen with my writing, you alone are stronger than all predictions and negativity.   Let Divine order guide my every step 'effortlessly'. If this is your will let my words ultimately reach all who may benefit.  This does not belong to me, I am simply a conduit through you.  I offer this process completely into your hands.  Do what you will.  All is well'..... 

Two days later the blog 'Time with Tina' was created ... effortlessly.

So if you are feeling like your in a tunnel or fog of sorts and can't understand what is going on, why not try and see it as Tosha describes:  'an old life ending and a new one arriving'.

My hopes today are that you too can remember that life does not have to be a difficult struggle,  simply dial into the Divine and request guidance on your journey and know that your life is just waiting  ~  for the magic of miracles to unfold.

Tina

Inspiration

"Today I will search for my own truth, and I will allow others to do the same. I will value the worth of my own vision and the vision of others. We are all on our own paths, making the decisions that are right for us today." - Melody Beattie

Hello

I am hoping that everyone is having a very relaxed, and regrouping kind of weekend.

I always like to start my morning with all kinds of inspired messages and thought this long weekend would be the perfect time to share some of these inspiring sites with you so that perhaps your morning or day could have a sparkling start too.   Sometimes I will go to my favorite sites to get my daily dose of love, inspired quotes, and of course without exception I check my horoscope for the day on http://www.dailyom.com/cgi-bin/browse/astrology.cgi.  And then there are mornings like today when I find myself having a strong desire for additional inspiration and just simply having the need to fill my spirit up with more guidance. So I end up all over the place on multiple sites.  Some that I haven't visited in a while and others that the universe just introduced me to.  Which ever the case may be it always enhances my day, my thoughts and always my actions. So I thought I would pass some of these thought provoking sites on to you. And hope that you too find joy-filled inspiration......

Cheryl Richardson is a lovely life coach and she offers a beautiful free message from her 'GRACE' cards. Set quietly and go within, ask a question that you may need guidance on and click the begin button and then onto a twinkling star and the perfect message comes up for you.  http://www.cherylrichardson.com/wp-content/themes/crichardson/TwinkleStars_intro.htm.  I love these beautiful messages and they are often the perfect message for my day.

Of course there is the always fun http://www.sealedwithlove.com/index.php/love/colorscope/ colorscope with Elizabeth Harper.  This site is always intriguing to me because I find that color fascinates me.  I will often wonder why I am drawn to a particular color some days and I will visit her site to see if there is a specific message that is trying to find it's way to me.   Simply click the color of your choice on the the wheel and see what spirit wants to tell to you.

This is a new site that I found this morning.  I-Ching,  http://www.ishalerner.com/home/is2/readings_main.html.  It was quite interesting.  I had fun choosing a card from the three choices (my personal choice for today was the Triple Goddess Tarot) but all 3 are fascinating.  Find the card that speaks to you and click under the card  (pick a card).

Hope these sites bring you inspirational insight or a thought provoking messages or just plain ole FUN.  Where ever your journey leads you this weekend I hope every experience will fill your soul with laughter and love.....

Tina

LOVINGKINDNESS

The practice of metta  ~


The the universe is always full of amazing surprises.  I love that I am still thrilled when I watch a healing bloom right in front of me.  This morning an amazing and lovely example of lovingkindness unfolded as I was enjoying my cup of coffee.

Well let me back up a bit.  I didn't think my morning was going to be as relaxing as I am use to it being.  I am one of those people that cherishes peace and quiet with my first cup of coffee.  I'm not fussy or anything like that but I do love my meditative time in the morning.  But this morning as I walked into the kitchen to get my java, I realized my son had stopped by and was setting at the kitchen table with his computer trying to log in all of his work info for the week. ( a part of his job that he does not love).  I said, (in my normal sweet voice) 'g'd morning angel'...  and I got a gruff fussy 'g'd morning mom'.  I immediately thought to myself  'oh this isn't going to be my normal pleasant, relaxing coffee moment'.  So I got my cup and started to head into my office (b/c I didn't want to experience his fussy behavior that early in the morning) but the angels had a different agenda for me.  I felt this gentle guidance turn me around and set me at the table directly across from him.  As I have mentioned before in other posts,  I am a very energy sensitive  person so I immediately thought to myself  'if I am going to set in front of him I'd better shield myself from his fussy energy' and I did.

As I set there listening to him complain and fuss about his discontent with the procedures of work, I found myself feeling bad that he had to go through this type of anger especially this early in his day.  All of a sudden I remembered metta.
Metta is a simple meditation of sending lovingkindess to yourself (first) and then others, including those who are difficult.~  lol  

To practice metta you just sit quietly and focus on your breath, and begin sending love to the frustrated part of yourself, then to the issue frustrating you and then further extend that love to the universe.

As I did this I was looking at my beautiful son and hoping his day would get better.  All of a sudden I saw his forehead relax, his shoulders relax and the softness returned in his voice. I was so thankful that he was finding some peace within himself  (and I was thanking baby Jesus that my morning was staying pleasant as well).

So he finished up his work, lovingly gave me a kiss g'd bye and was on his way.

As I was setting in front of my computer wondering what I was going to write about this morning in the blog, my angels said,  'tell the story about metta'.

So I thought to myself,  I'd better call James and get his permission to use the story.  Here is the most amazing part  ~  

I called and ask him how he was feeling, he said, fine why?  So I shared with him about metta.  This was his response..  "He said:,  as I was setting there acting all mad and fussy, I felt bad about making your morning unpleasant, so I decided to let all of my anger go".   Now for all of you who know my son personally,  you know that he has a difficult time just 'letting go' that quickly.  Even he was shocked at how fast the anger was released.

  

He said:  I'm glad you called mom, and that we were both able to tell our individual experiences from that meditation.

Love Love Love, when we listen to Divine guidance.

So when you find yourselves having a difficult time throughout your day I hope the meditation of metta can help you shift into lovingkindness  as well.

Thank you my amazing son for being so open and sharing this powerful lovingkindness with me and everyone who is blessed to read this story ~
I love you ....  (oh and by the way,  he did give me his permission to share)

Books on lovingkindness ~
LOVINGKINDNESS  by Sharon Salzberg  
AWAKENING LOVING~KINDNESS  by Pema Chodron

Tina

Blessings of Abundance

Good Morning........

I have to say my mornings are so filled with joy,  promise and excitement since I have given my commitment to the blog.  It seems like everyday I am supported in an amazing vortex of positive energy.   I have joined so many different blogs, websites, and courses that have given me a considerable amount of information and support. It seems I am finding just the right link, or class, or inspiration from the many social media outlets that inspires me to keep moving forward.  I truly do wake up every morning with gratitude  ~  my first words to the universe are ... 'Thank You' ~  thank you for this day, thank you for this beautiful family that I have, thank you for my great health and that of my family, thank you for all the beautiful friends that love and support me, thank you for the opportunity to become a better me today .... and many many more

A few weeks ago I signed up for a project that has brought so much awareness to my day.  http://www.receivingproject.com/.  Every morning I receive an email that reminds me to look for all of the small and large blessing that I receive through out the day.  The first few days I can't say that I recognized anything special.  But as I started looking for them they started showing up in droves.  And when you recognize them it is as if you have been given a gift/present every time.  My excitement through recognition is empowering,  then there is the moment of gratitude that follows for the gift.  This cycle goes back and forth all day long.  It completely changes my mood,  how can you have a bad day when all of these gifts are given to you.  Sometimes it is just a simple compliment, or I might be searching and searching for certain information and all of a sudden it appears, going to the Dr. and I'm told there is no charge for today (two visits in a row),  (yeah)  asking for a close parking spot in a massively crowded parking lot and then getting one (smile), thinking about my brother and then all of a sudden he calls as he is driving to work (love),  a unexpected visit from a precious family member that I haven't seen is a long time (happy), wanting so badly to be in a certain course/class and it's already filled and then all of a sudden one spot opens up and I get in (ecstatic) .  I could go on and on because these little receiving gifts are over flowing in my life right now.  And it's simply because I became aware of them and have tremendous gratitude for every blessing large and small. 

Speaking of the course I'm taking.....  it's all about learning how to expand your blog and taking it to levels you never expected.  This project has literally taken on a life of it's own.  I started the blog because I knew I needed to be writing and the blog gave me an array of different topics to talk about.  Again through the awareness of the receiving project other opportunities are developing.  So one of my first lessons I was given in the course was to find a way to expand my audience. So I am asking for all of my amazing supporters to help me to shine even brighter.  If it feels right "for you" to participate with me I will be forever grateful.   My request is ~ after reading the blog would you hit the 'share' button as well as 'like'.  No worries at all if this is not something you want to participate in.  As always it is all in Divine Order.

Signing off for now to go enjoy my amazing day  ~

Tina

Chaos

Getting comfortable in the chaos.

This blog is most definitely my learning curve.  I have created it and made promises to be both responsible, and creative in my writing.  I wanted this blog to be authentic, I wanted to share things that I have learned, healed, and grown through on this journey I call life..  I want to have the courage to write about the things that are still at the core of my soul, those tender, vulnerable issues that are struggling to find a voice, an awareness, acknowledgement and forgiveness. 

I have always known that once I give up the resistance, the issue at hand is going to come to the surface for healing.  Sometimes it is a very easy process and other times it is chaotic to get through.  I guess it's my choice as to which experience I am willing to have.  I wish I could say with all honesty that I have evolved enough to choose the easy path every time but the truth is  ~  I don't always know how to let go of my stuff .  Or maybe a more honest answer is that I'm not always ready to acknowledge my stuff.  I'm still struggling with judgement. Most of my life I have been afraid of judgement , afraid of what others are going to say or think about my decisions. It literally has delayed me from becoming who I am meant to be.  The funny thing about judging someone else is that whatever you see in them is a part of you that sees itself.  I've finally realized why I resonate with feeling judged all the time.  The fact is I'm NOT judged by others it's my perception.

 I make this statement quite often about life  "we teach what we most have to learn".............  It seems this subject (judgement) has come up quite often in my conversations here lately and I have come to realize why I am uncomfortable with the topic.  I had come to the conclusion that I no longer judged people on their big issues.  So I was priding myself in being a bigger person.  It is as if God has put an amplifier on me and every time I hear myself speak of someone in an unloving way, the alarms start ringing loudly in my head, to STOP.

I'm not perfect nor do I ever expect to be,  but I am in hopes of always becoming a kinder and more loving person.  I started really beating myself up these past few days when the awareness of my actions became so clear to me.  And then I decided to just set back and become comfortable in the chaos of learning and acknowledging some truths about myself.  It wasn't pretty but it was enlightening.  Looking the truth in the face is sometimes difficult but always freeing.  I can only do better as I know better, as Maya Angelou would say.

Everything we attempt in our lives wont be perfect, we wont always have all the answers,   But it's the

LEAP OF  FAITH.........

that trust that when we do put forth effort, things wont always turn out the way we want them to, they will work out better than we could imagine.

So here is to a  more  ~  LOVING, KINDER and forever EVOLVING, TINA

Spiritual Growth

The moment we tell the universe that we are willing to be a student and that we are ready to open ourselves up to the Divine guidance, is the moment you better hold on tight for the amazing ride your about to take.

I have actively been on my spiritual path for about 14 years.  I feel like I have healed some pretty huge life issues and truly grown emotionally and spiritually throughout this time.  It feels amazing when your on this high and all is going perfect in your life.  All of this 'spiritual guidance' seems so easy,  just simply ask and it is given....  life is good!  And then all of a sudden while your busy living in this amazing bliss something can come along and knock the wind right out of your sails.  Before you realize it you are caught up in drama, gossip, judgement, anger, pain, fear, worry  or any  other lessons that life challenges you with. We find ourselves in such chaos and imbalance not even recognizing our own lives any longer..  Asking ourselves  'how did this happen', 'how did my life get to this point'.... AGAIN?

Well speaking entirely for myself of course,  this has happened time and time again for me.  No more than I learn some amazing enlightened information it seems as though life will put me to the test to see if I indeed absorbed the newly lit path.  Sometimes I pass with flying colors and other times I fail miserably only to repeat the lesson over and over until I get it.  Most of the time I am repeating the same lesson again and again in frustration, just waiting on it to be resolved and go away.  But.... It finally dawns on me after much denial, that my 'ego' is still engaged and as long as I am trying to justify my behavior I'm delaying the healing and 'it' isn't just going to go away.  Ego is most probably the toughest lesson by far that I have to deal with.  But when I FINALLY get it and truly give myself permission to let it go...........  LIFE BECOMES SO GREAT AGAIN!

Today's blog was inspired by my experience this afternoon.  The message for me today was -  TELL A DIFFERENT STORY:  For the past 7 months I have had a MAJOR attitude with a particular Dr. of mine.  My first visit with him was 'in my opinion' frustrating and humiliating.  I have been living with chronic pain from a knee that is bone to bone for many years.  Hoping for a miracle when I went to him, I in turn was told there was nothing he could do for me at this time with the exception of trying another round of injections.  The only other alternative at the time was a knee replacement and at my age (54) it isn't an option.  I just felt he was cold, showed no compassion and on top of that he looked at me and said  'your obesity does not help the situation'.  OMG,  did he really just say that.

  I left his office that day devastated, angry, humiliated and in denial.  However,  I did set up appointments to receive the injections.  The first set of injections didn't really do that much for the pain but intuitively I knew I needed to try another round.  So here I am going back to the same Dr. that I can't stand.    All of the things he told me were in deed the truth.  I simply didn't love his delivery of the truth.  I could have changed Dr.'s at anytime but I now realize that the Dr. wasn't the issue my EGO was.  My first injection last week was very painful and the knee has been in a lot of pain the past few days as well.  Today was my second of the three injections.  I didn't want to have the same experience as last week.  So I told myself that the experience could look different in my mind if I was simply willing to allow my ego and stubbornness to see it that way.  I sent love and kindness to this Dr. before my appointment.  I ask the angels to please help me to allow compassion to be received from the Dr. and everyone in his office,  I ask that the injection not be painful nor the recovery of it  (I'm going on vacation in two days so I certainly don't want to be in any pain). 

This is what EASE and GRACE will get you.....  I stopped letting my ego drive my experience and ask the Divine to show me a better way.  Not only did the Dr. greet me with a smile, he said 'let's try and do this as gently as possible today', and he did,  I had no pain from the injection, no pain afterwards and he told me to have a great day on top that.   And the best part.....when I went to check out, the girl said NO charge today.   Thank you... Thank you... Thank you     By the way....  the metaphysical manifestation of  knee pain is.... wait for it......  stubborn ego and pride.  inability to bend. fear. wont give in.  


I believe I allowed another great healing to take place today. (big smile)


When I came home and pulled a card for myself today this is what it said:





 YOU ARE GOING THROUGH A TIME OF RAPID SPIRITUAL GROWTH.  ENJOY THE PROCESS!



Joy is indeed what I experienced today!

Tina