On this day, and every day hereafter, let us rise from our sleep with the dawning of each new day, to remember our innocence.
It is LOVE that forgives and makes all things whole and new again.
Our Innocence
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Author Archives: Jade
The House by the Side of the Road
This poem represents the human experience, and in it, the varying cast of characters that share the stage of life with us. As fellow travelers crossing over to “stage right” or “stage left”, we assume that our roles have been permanently cast. With our character and lines already set, we have forgotten that we are only actors playing a part.
As actors following yesterday’s scripts, we could allow our negative opinions and left-over prejudices and attitudes to dictate how we will treat another. Or, with the continual conscious choice of love, kindness, tolerance and compassion, we could change the script of this world, thereby, making this stage a better place for life to play out.
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The Seed
Christian’s Visit
In an auditory after-death communication, Christian shows up for his 2-year anniversary.
It was March 31st all day yesterday. Christian’s death and birthday, 2 years ago. Shortly after 11 am, I looked at the place on the floor where Christian had struggled for his life, exactly 2 years earlier, while he assured a hysterical me, that he would be alright. By noon, he had left this world. The doctor said it was an arterial vascular mass that caused his brain to suddenly hemorrhage.
The day ticked by, and being an important date to those of us left on Earth, I was excited about the possibility that he would make an appearance. Surely, he would know how much that would mean to us, on this bittersweet occasion.
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Be Here Now!
With the two year anniversary of Christian’s passing quickly approaching tomorrow, March 31st, I’ve had a lot of heaven on my mind.
I’ve been thinking about my loved ones that have gone before me, and how much I’ve missed them from my life.
I’ve been remembering the short visits to heaven I’ve had during dreams, near-death, and out of body experiences, where I felt God’s full presence and the pure love that exists there. And, although I am extremely grateful for the knowledge these experiences have brought me, the downside is that many times, I experience an intense longing to be there, rather than here.
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Phone Call From Heaven
In an after-death communication, John receives a mysterious phone call from an old friend, Ted.
While I was going through my divorce, I moved back into my parent’s home for a period of time, to get my life in order.
One day while I was out, an interesting phone call came. My father answered the phone to hear the caller asking for me. Since I wasn’t home at the time, my father took the man’s message. He gave his name. Then, he reminisced about how we once worked together, and wanted me to call him back, as soon as I got home.
Later, when I arrived home, my father gave me the message. With paper in hand, I dialed his number. Waiting patiently for someone to pick up the phone, a woman answered. When I asked for my friend, there was a long pause from his wife, followed by, “You must be mistaken. It is impossible for Ted to have called you. He died of lung cancer 3 months ago!”
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Storms of Life
When the storms of this life become too fierce to face, when the pressures are too much to bear, when the world is dark, and you think you can’t hang on for one more minute, go inside. There, sitting in the stillness within, you will find the light, and all the peace and safety needed to ride out the storms of life.
Jade
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Grandpa’s Three Visitors
Anthony, age 24, recalls Grandma’s story of Grandpa’s three visitors.
Years ago, when my Grandpa was still living, he had a peculiar experience. In the wee hours of morning, Grandpa, sat up in bed and waking Grandma, told her of his dream. He dreamed there were three men waiting for him by the back gate, in the garden, where his rose bushes were.
But, Grandma, thinking it was just a dream, told him to go back to sleep. So, Grandpa did.
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The Beautiful Unfolding of YOU!
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
Anais Nin
Whatever you may encounter on your journey through life, face it with strength and courage.
It is often fear of the unknown that keeps us frozen and stuck in the safety of what we have already known. And, ironically, being afraid to go forward, we run the risk of risking ourselves.
So, with eyes, arms, hearts and minds wide open, bravely risk unfolding, to continually become the most beautiful blossom you were meant to be.
Jade
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Stages of Grief
Grief is a normal response to a painful loss. Made up of many emotional states, the grief process is the inward journey we must take if we are to heal the pain associated with our loss.
Although this article is geared toward grief over the death of a loved one, the grief cycle is relevant for any loss. The grief process provides a natural way for us to recover from our loss and move forward.
Generally the grief cycle includes: shock and denial, bargaining, pain, anger, depression and finally, acceptance. However, depending on the individual and the circumstances involved, navigating this terrain can be much more complicated.
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