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The Modern World – Continued

When I was a child, the neighbors on the road we lived on would vie for who had the whitest wash. Woe betide if your wash had any gray in it; you would be talked about for days. The wash was put out on a washing line which would go from one end of the garden to the other. The wet clothes were secured with pegs so they could blow in the wind (if there were any) or sit in the sun and dry. When it rained, most homes had what was called a “hoist” in the kitchen where the wet clothes were placed after being put through what was known as a “wringer” and hoisted up from the wash room (in the basement) to dry with the warmth of the house. The ironing took ages. Everything was ironed – panties, handkerchiefs, socks – nothing escaped the iron, so much so that washing was done on Mondays and ironing on Tuesdays. When we finally got a washing machine, we thought we had died and gone to heaven because we did not have to do the wringing anymore. The machine spun the clothes dry, and they were a lot dryer than when put through the wringer!

Looking back, I do not know how people coped, but they did because that is all they had to work with. This was, of course, in England where this took place. In the USA, they did not have to cope with such an archaic system for washing. They had washers which took huge loads of clothes, and also dryers to dry them. Many of the houses had under floor heating, whereas we had coal fires which, can I say, were very dirty and smelly. But on a positive side, the fires were so good to sit in front of and toast crumpets! Since connecting with my brother, so many memories have come to the surface for not only me, but also my brother. It is nice to reminisce about the past.

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Changing Patterns – Continued

So how can we change the patterns of the past? Unless we raise our vibration, or become aware spiritually (not religiously), we may find this very hard. Of course, an astrologer can assist you here, but unless one feels the need to change, one cannot move on from the old energy of the past. In the last 30 years, millions of people have become aware from going to Mind-Body-Spirit festivals, reading books, taking classes, or just their own awakening.

I chose my awakening a short time prior to beginning to raise my vibration. I faced much fear in doing so because I had such a strong fear of change – once again the Cancer midheaven. When people talk about astrology they really do not understand that it is not just your sun sign that determines who you are, it is the whole chart and what is in that chart. Not only do I have that Cancer midheaven, but I also have my moon in Leo which makes me a very fiery individual – as my husband Alan will attest. It takes a brave person to live with me. Although over the years I have mellowed quite dramatically, every now and again I still have my fiery moments!

The first step in changing oneself is to become aware and the second is to then want to change the old patterns. This can be done with past-life therapy, affirmations, and healing on a metaphysical level with flower essences, color therapy, counseling, or other alternative practices. I found the use of crystals and gem stones helpful as well as Bach Flower Therapies for the fear I had on an emotional level. It was not just one thing but many, and it took over 30 years to achieve all of the changes I needed to make. It can be done in one lifetime – I am proof of that. However, the most important factor is the fact one needs to want to change more than anything.

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Going Back in Time

Through my work I am constantly being confronted with memories and reminders of my past. One of my clients this week was a beautiful young woman who had been through a difficult time with a man she had a relationship with. She reminded me so much of myself at a certain time in my life, but it also brought home to me how emotional we are in our lives. I will call this person Mary for the sake of giving a name to her. She had been living with a flat mate and had a sexual relationship with him. They were not courting as such but, once it was over, he did not seem to want to know her anymore. She, in turn, became obsessed over him, so obsessed that she did some terrible things to him. He, in turn, thought she was mentally ill which, of course, she was not, but because she was so upset over his treatment of her, her only thought was to hurt him.

As I was talking to her, I was taken back over 40 years to an experience of my own. I had been going out with my boyfriend for 5 years. Looking back, how we lasted 5 years I honestly do not know. I was a very insecure woman in my teens and I met him when I was 16. I got no love at home and had been brought up with a father who told me constantly that I was stupid, a thickhead, a block head, and other such names. I bit my nails, hardly spoke to anyone, and because I hated myself, I was a “cutter.” I cut myself on my body as if to make myself more ugly! I met Pete (his name) and, from the first date, it was so amazing because he was just so wonderful. I received no love at home and never had but, from the moment Pete put his arms around me, I felt protected and wonderful. This was it, I told myself. My whole life revolved around him and, after a few weeks, I became obsessed with him.

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Now II

Question: – Hi. I recently read one of your latest newsletters entitled “Depression” (#292). This message was very helpful to me. Thank you. In the article you basically instructed us, if I understood correctly, to allow ourselves to feel in order to cleanse away past hurts, pains, etc. However, there is currently a lot of discussion on “living in the present moment.” I used to feel sad, cry, and then feel better later. Now, I try to stay in the present moment by pushing away a sad or painful memory that induces depression. Perhaps I do not understand the concept of living in the present moment, so would you please comment on how we can feel our pains etc., and still live in the present moment if it is possible? Thank you.

Answer: By living in the now, one does not worry about the future or live in the past. When one lives in the now, one gives the body permission to release a lot of suppressed emotion. This is often known as depression. When it comes to the surface, one should let it go. If one is not trying to avoid it – which one would do if one were in the now – then it would come to the surface to be cleansed away. When one is not living in the now, then one is concerned over so many things past and future. If one is in the now, then all one concerns oneself with is the now. One can plan for the future, but then let the future happen instead of making it happen. It is not easy to explain; it is far better demonstrated.

Most souls have depression and do not know they have it. Only by being still and living in the now – with no concerns for anything but that moment of time – can one allow all that is buried deep within to come to the surface. As one does this, layer upon layer can be released because there is nothing stopping it. The soul is simply living in the moment. It has total faith that all its needs will be provided. It has no fear, doubt, or insecurity. It is one with the Divine. Free of worry and concern, it can release all that is buried within, often from many previous incarnations. As one cleanses away the deeply buried emotions and feelings, then one becomes more intuitive and sensitive to the world of Spirit and its energy.

Maitreya

Now I – Continued

By living in the now you allow blessings to come to you. You follow your intuition and follow direction that is given to you by your Guardian soul who is in charge of your life in this incarnation. Margaret does live in the now, but she also listens to the voice within which she knows (after over 20 years of listening to it) is never wrong and only wants to help her. Many years ago this voice told her that, in six months time, she would be traveling once again to the USA and England. Knowing this, she started preparing for that travel. Because it was meant to be, everything fell into place – even the discount on her travel. She did not worry about anything, just accepted that it would all fall into place, and it did do.

Living in the now is the only place to be because one is living in the moment. Even the words I wrote a few sentences ago are now passed. By living in the now one is only aware of this moment. Nothing else matters. It takes much training to change old conditioning of living in the past, the present, and worrying about the future. Once you start to change your thinking though and accept the now, then nothing can go wrong because you allow your destiny to come to you. There is no difficulty. You just are in the now – in the moment – without fear, worry, doubt, envy, greed, or any emotion. You just experience the now in all of its glory. It is the ultimate experience to do so.

Maitreya