Spiritual Awakening: Shelter From The Storm!!!
As I read my Facebook feed over the last week I realized just how spiritually deficient many people are as they were so busy arguing for or against same sex marriage and the removal of the confederate flag. I decided that I would do my best by implementing my philosophy of DNH, Do No Harm. I decided that rather than taking sides I would look at the big picture which is that fact that we need a huge spiritual awakening in the world. It was after seeing all the ironic things happening like WALMART not selling confederate flags but still receiving goods from China and people focusing on GAY Marriage instead of The TPP that I thought we need a shelter from this storm. We know that from the beginning of time there has been divisiveness used as a way to control the masses. Organized religion has become a divisive part of our society and many have forgotten the basic principles of the teachings of the scripture and thus we have allowed evil to rule the day. Nowhere in the scriptures does it say you need a fancy church or temple all it states is when two or more are gathered I am present. Nowhere does it say to judge others. Most of the issues we are having in today’s society is occurring because of radical interpretation of the scriptures. As much as I refer to the bible I also understand that it was man’s interpretation that has led to some of the most tragic events in the history of the world. It is important for you to do your research and to have a relationship to the higher power and understand that whatever you call it he knows your name and sees all that you do and can be your shelter in a storm. I have found that when I create a scared space and meditate and communicate with GOD, The Angels, and The Ascended Masters that I am guided to make a difference in my life and in the lives of others. I was asked the other day what religion I am and I said I do not have a religion I am a spiritualist and I have a relationship with GOD and Jesus and this works for me. When I told a pastor this he went off ans said you can not expect salvation if you use those oracle cards. I said hold on isn’t Jesus and Ascended Master who works with the Archangels to deliver messages so as to guide us to have a life filled with peace, love, joy, and prosperity. The pastor was at a loss and simply walked away. I have come to realize that we can all be shelters in the storm if we actively work to take judgement out of the equation. I have come to understand that the bible is basic instructions before leaving earth.
When we make a conscious effort to rebuke the storm in the name of GOD we are able to move forward on our spiritual path and become enlightened beings so as to better be of service and value to others. It is when we become a shelter from the storm and help others to find their way that we become stronger. It is when we take that walk in nature and find a sacred place to meditate or pray that we are able to face our storms and then become a shelter from the storm. It is ironic that as i write this entry there is a thunderstorm happening outside the window and while others are complaining I take solace in knowing that GOD gave me shelter from the storm. The storms in nature are necessary so as to nourish the land just as storms in our life are necessary to nourish our soul. As we experience storms we can become shelters of storms or build shelters that will help people until the storm passes.
For years I have watched The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont Stakes all 3 together known as The Triple Crown in hopes that there would be a triple crown winner as the last triple crown winner was Affirmed in 1978. Affirmed battled Alydar in one of the closest Belmont Stakes in the history of horse racing. I always get excited when I hear the announcer say and down the stretch they come as the horse enter the final stretch of the race knowing that in the homestretch os where many a race is won or lost. As The Kentucky Derby approaches and will take pace on May 2 I find myself thinking about the homestretch in the spiritual awakening process. On May 2 a horse, a jockey, a trainer, and an owner will be forever immortalized in the sports history books. This got me to thinking how will we become immortalized in the spiritual history books as we enter our very own homestretch in discovering who we are and what we are meant to be. A racehorse is bred to race and to give pleasure to the fans and then when their career is over they are put out to breed and through breeding they pass on their lineage and their legacy for more horses to race and for more fans to enjoy. This lead me to ponder what happens when we reach the home stretch of any project or development in our personal or professional life how will we create a legacy and pass the legacy on? One way to do this is to become spiritually aware and awake and to take action to develop our spirituality and share ourselves with the world.
In 2013 Orb was a longshot and sat in 17th place but rallied to win The Kentucky Derby. The spiritual lesson I learned that day was that it is not where you start that really matters it is that you start and that you give it your best in all that you do and finish what you started. Orb would finish 4th in The Preakness and 3rd in The Belmont and then be retired to Stud. Orb’s legacy now is in the horses that he sires. In the spiritual awakening process it is important to understand what your legacy will be and how people will speak about your home s retch run. How will you be remembered? ORB will forever be remembered as a Kentucky Derby Winner. In the spiritual development process it is important to be aware and awake of the positive impact you are making and how your coming alive is having a positive impact on the community where you live, work, and play. 
When I am in alignment with these teachings I tend to be a bit happier than when I forget to practice these teachings. I have learned over time through the spiritual awakening process that there will be people who say they are going to do something and do not so you accept that fact and love them anyway. As long as you do what you believe is right in your heart and divinely directed you can achieve your inner happiness that will allow you to share outer happiness. 
We all have talents in us and for many these talents lie dormant until we find them and let them come out. Many times our talents come alive when we begin to find our passion and discover our purpose. There are times when the talents are there but due to fear or lack of encouragement we do not pursue the opportunity to use the talents. Many times we have natural ability and when used in a positive way our life improves. Discovering your talent and letting it come out takes an understanding of who you are and how you are expanding and growing.