A New You!
by
Marie T. Russell
& Miss Desmond
 As the
earth vibration of spring comes upon us, pause to think
about how many renewal messages we get during the year.
Let's see, there's the traditional New Year celebration,
birthdays, and the spring and autumn equinoxes to name a
few. Add to that the various religious revivals, high
holy days, baptisms... all based on the aspect of
renewing... your faith, your body, and your spiritual
self. Why? It stands to reason that many of us get
caught in what may be called "commodity time"
or the physical daily activities that makes us like the
Energizer Bunny... we keep going and going and going,
and never stop or slow down.
When do
you stop to take notice of you? To look at you and see
how wonderful you are?
In case
no one has told you, everyone needs time alone -- to get
a handle on who you are, to take stock and really get
into who you are. We need to cultivate and treasure
quiet moments -- to hear the sunrise, and taste the
sunset.
Why
renewal? Well, when we get used to seeing the same old
things... we tend to ignore and not remember why we do
things. The wonder of electricity... is it just a switch
for you -- has the wonder of it died away? How about
church rituals... just the same old thing or do you
really get the inner feeling of what is happening? How
about looking at why you are here. Is it just to go to
work, feed the kids, pay bills, etc.
Why are
we here? Can you remember? It's like working -- we've
done it so much... but we forgot why we work and
therefore it becomes a drudgery. Life in general... with
all the things happening today... we look at the earth
signals as disasters and have forgotten that Mother
Earth sends us messages. Have you heard about the meteor
that is going to hit some day? Just another incident you
say... nay, I say... there is something spiritual going
on.
Renewal
can mean to reconnect... a time to be reminded of our
inward connection with the divine essence of ourselves
which is within... not in the physical world but inside
of you. That's why the spiritual aspect is so
important... it is so quiet, that you may not hear it.
Time-out to remember!
So
what's the purpose of all this? Just to remind you to
renew your connection with the Divine within.
Demonstrate it in your every day life. Be the
unconditional love. Stop judging. Look and know that we
are all here in this educational surface (Planet Earth)
to learn and to remember who we are.
I invite
you to renew your commitment to Higher Self... to take
time for you, to slow down and look at what messages
your mind, world, and affairs are showing you. Don't
like working at the shop? Too much talk? Look inside. It
may be your own internal chatter that you need to stop.
Stop it there and it will stop outside.
Renew
your inner spiritual self. Look at the messages that God
is telling you everyday. Like the seasons, we must
change. If we still are holding on to old beliefs and
habits we have had since 19???... we must evolve and
become anew. Become the chameleon, change colors with
each situation, and demonstrate the divineness within.
We must remember to do random acts of kindness and
senseless beauty... not just for yourself, but for all
of us.
This
Spring, challenge yourself to treat Mother Earth more
kindly, taking time with others and loving yourself
more. As the song goes, "When the red-red robin
comes bob-bob-bobbing along-along... there'll be no more
sorrow when he starts singing his old sweet
song..." So this spring... bounce anew, and
listen to the robin's call.
Reconnect
with the aliveness within. And remember to look at every
situation in your life as God's particular dealing with
your soul. The next time something happens that is out
of the ordinary in your life or in the world, see if you
can figure out the message. Remember God talks to us all
day long. It's up to us to become open enough to hear
and correctly interpret messages. So let's listen to our
still small voice, march into renewal this Spring and
remember.... you are holy. Walk it, live it, and show
it. Sooner or later, everyone will get the message.
Are you
ready for Spring? Ready to rebound and bound with energy
and newness for yourself? I hope so! The more we let our
own Divinity shine, the more we will light up the path
for others. So take time to nurture your Light and let
it shine!
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 About The Author
Marie
T. Russell is the founder of InnerSelf Magazine (founded 1985). She also
produced and hosted a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from
1992-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and
well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own
inner source of joy and creativity.
About the co-author
Miss
Desmond was assistant editor at InnerSelf Publications from 1992 - 1996
and is an artist, singer, writer, wonderful radiant being, and
life-long friend of Ms. Russell's.
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