good vibrations

second visit : another gopher right outside the front door of the cabin

this was the first one near the cabin under a tree

I have been ill lately with an inner ear imbalance and doing all kinds of treatments. The time my body has demanded attention has brought me to deal with my emotional and Spirit challenges of late. You know those things you put off until your body halts you and says now deal with it. So as I am immobile after treatments I explore the vibrational messages and healings. I have been “going underground” and seeking the rest and healing both physical and Spiritual and as always open to the animal messages that appear before me. If you pay attention, study the animal that surfaces, the messages are revealed. I happened upon a gopher yesterday and he had some things to share with me. I tell it to you as it has been told to me.

Gopher are said to be the keeper of the secrets of life, knowing what lies beneath the surface of any situation - the deeper truth. They have poor eyesight so they rely heavily on the vibrational messages. Gopher medicine tells us to go with our feelings, seek deeper truths, and move through the paths.

Gopher moves swiftly forwards and backwards, they tell us to move or as my Grandfather used to say; do something, even if it’s wrong. Gopher reminds us to be aware of our action or lack of action. They tell us to be in tune with our vibrational messages and to take responsibility for our growth or lack thereof.

I am sometimes over stimulated with the messages surrounding me and as an empath I am already tuned in to those kinds of things so this shouldn't’t have been such a surprise. (Note to self: don’t should on your self.) Currently I find myself on a different vibrational level. I find myself moving at a different pace, seeing with new eyes and moving forward on the Good Red Road. I previously thought I was moving but have discovered that I had been walking in place.

It can be difficult to make such a move, sometimes you leave behind beloveds because we somehow think we can be of better good if we just stay a bit longer. (walking in place) But Creator has a larger plan than our understanding and a sense of humor in my case. I have learned that struggling is optional but change is going to happen if I am committed to grow. It’s on us to surrender even if it hurts. Let go, let it happen, don’t ask questions or try to justify, only seek answers; this is my new song.

You have to be true to your path even when our beloveds don’t see or understand what we are being called to do as we grow and move forward. I find that I am not really changing that much but more of letting go and being who I have been in a more authentic unguarded way, honoring me first above all else. (Note to self: work on doing this guilt free) All I see that I can do is honor the past, celebrate the love, and move on in a way that brings honor to who I am.

Gophers dig deep, follow the vibrations, and move forward. As you explore the underworld like gopher, be prepared to have the deeper truth revealed. It’s not easy to see it but it is healing and sometimes you will find as I am that your awakening to the consciousness reveals many things.

I have seen that the truths I thought were reality have been rearranged. They reveal a new reality to walk in; one with more clarity, creativity, and a feeling of stepping through a new door and I have been standing in the doorway far too long. It’s a constant journey to discover who you are now and most important who you are becoming as you have always been. Dig deep, listen to yourself, take time for refection, own your stuff, be true to you above all others and move on your path with love.

mist over Smokies

natural color,texture, pattern

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abundance is an attitude

"Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life." Wayne Dyer

"The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts

"Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful.

Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart desires must come to you." Mahatma Gandhi

"Expect your every need to be met. Expect the answer to every problem, expect abundance on every level." Eileen Caddy

"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." Wayne Dyer

"Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us,

but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart." Sarah Ban Breathnach

"Life in abundance comes only through great love." Elbert Hubbard

"When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears." Anthony Robbins

magic healing walk

celebrate the gift of people in your life

g People cross our path and sometimes they are physically present in our lives for a short time. Its the treasure you find when you meet them and the exchange you share that makes the difference. My beloved sister Maria Teresa was one of those special people in my life. An amazing Chicana with a love for her family, cultura and making a difference for others. She was an outstanding trailblazer while in Ar, being a Latina in a fast track to Social Work Masters degree. We are so proud to call her our sister.

She has since left with her mad skills, wicked sense of humor, and kind heart to rejoin her family across the ocean. You are still in our hearts and the ripples from the love you shared will continue to flow. I made this as a gift to remember our time together and it will soon be on its way to you mi hermana.

The traditional symbol of the underrepresented, the Virgin or Tonatizin is at the center of this collage piece, her background is the field of Tejas bluebonnets something we both talked about and missed living in AR. The mother and son represent not only her two beautiful sons but mothers and children that she has helped along her journey. Other traditional imagery of our joint culture are also a part of this work like the Loteria cards, and the dia de los muertos images. Te aquerdas that party or the Chola adventure? We had some good times hermana and I hope to cross paths once again. Mucho carnio, abrazos, y Dios de bendiga!

reach for it

On the road again, teaching and preaching the gospel of inclusiveness; challenging others to try on the dressings of understanding and mutual respect. Pushing each other to think beyond labeled boxes and open up to different and find the sameness as humans, if not for yourself, your familia, but for the Greater Good.

The work is draining to say the least but for now using my words are in front. Later my art will speak louder, volumes even. And the work that will flow through my hands will find the secret places that my words cannot reach. It will be a greater healing not only for those open to receive but for me.

I have many stories to tell and I am growing more pregnant with them each day that passes. And when my gestation period is complete; then I will step through the obsidian looking glass once more. My Spirit will fly like Brother Red Tail and my vision, my charge will be even clearer. I will follow the Red Road with my protector, my guide, my teacher, la Loba and we will share many of life's lessons. Creator has great love for each of us, it’s up to us to reach out, take hold of it, and soar. tlazocamati