Return to the Garden

We have reached the end of this series and are left with one last affirmation: Seek wisdom. Wisdom is a “knowing”. It is a using all of our perceiving faculties to gain and prudently apply knowledge to our lives. We reach it by seeking outside of ourselves. It could be by reaching out to individuals or communities, connecting to the creative power of the universe, or communing with the divine Person. By seeking wisdom, we become whole. We become one with the universe. So today, take a moment to reach out to the “Other,” be that a person, a community, or God. Talk, meditate, or pray. Do it and be whole.

Peace.

Image and Text: Lori G. (c) 2008

“Discernment”

It is said that discernment is a divine gift.  It is what we use to tell truth from lies.  It aids us in navigating our lives.  It is our intuition. It is a way of seeing those things which are not visible.    Discernment fuels the imagination and takes us on flights of pure fancy.   Since the dawn of the Enlightenment age, when our perceptions of the world became based on science, our ability to perceive the non-tangible has become compromised.   Take a step back and examine your ability to discern.  When was the last time you sat under a tree and daydreamed?  Let yourself take a mental holiday.  Use your imagination to hurl you into space or under the sea or to whatever fantasy realm you enjoy.  Let your intuition be your eyes.  Affirm today that you will truly “see.”

Image and text:  Lori G. (c) 2008

“Speak”

Today we speak! We tap the source of our creativity and express it to the universe. We overcome the obstacles to our free expression and connect with the rest of the world. As you focus on the image, consider those hindrances to your creativity. What keeps you from speaking out? Fear of ridicule? Belief that your creative work is not “good enough?” Affirm today that your work is worthy to be seen or read. Affirm today that you will speak out!

Image and text: Lori G. (c) 2008

Compassion is a like a brilliant jewel emanating green light from deep within. From compassion comes kindness, friendship, and love. It is where selflessness dwells. The light of compassion, though, is tricky to handle. Give too much and we are soon exhausted; give too little and we shrivel up and die. In today’s meditation, examine this area of your life. Are you holding in too much and becoming selfish and self-absorbed? Are you losing the blessing that comes from giving of yourself? Are you being emotionally drained because others take advantage of your love and compassion? Are you giving too much? If you have achieved balance in this area, then affirm today that you will keep that balance. Treasure it like you would a precious jewel.

Image and text:  Lori G. (c) 2008

“Create”

The vibrancy of orange speaks to our inherent creative energy. It is said that human beings are divinely imbued with the ability and desire to create. We write, paint, make music, cook meals, sew, weave, et cetera because we are “called” to do so. There is a fecundity within our spirits that drives us. As you dwell on the character “create” within the image, ask yourself how you are cultivating this creative energy. What do you do to kindle and fuel it? Does it ever flame up and overtake you? Affirm today that you will do what is necessary to fan the flames of your creativity.

Image and text: Lori G. (c) 2008

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