We are the ones who are not the right colors.Ā We are the ones who don’t belong.Ā We stand out, we don’t blend in.Ā We are the ones who are unique, rainbow-colored. We are the rainbow misfits.
What do you have to give me?
We give you the courage to be bright, to be bold, to be uniquely you.Ā We give you courage to be different from the rest.
What do you want from me?
We want you to stay true to your own colors.Ā We want you to be who you really are, not a mirror image of everyone else.
I am the one who is wearing a golden gown.Ā I am the one whose gown is lit from within.Ā I am the one who is lying on my side, with my arm as a pillow.Ā I am the one who is sleeping.Ā I am the one who is pregnant with a new idea and needs my rest!
I am the one who sleeps peacefully amidst these coiled wires.Ā I am the one surrounded by angels and beings who are awake and who are watching over me.
What gifts do you have to bring me?
I give you the ability to trust that all is well while you sleep.Ā I give you the opportunity to do nothing for a change.Ā I give you true peace.
What do you want from me?
I want you to rest when you need to rest.Ā I need you to trust that you are being watched over on your journey. Is there anything else you have to say to me today?
Yes. You are pregnant with some new projects and ideas and possibilities right now.Ā Give yourself time to rest with them.Ā Birthing takes its time, birthing is its own process. Don’t rush anything.Ā You are protected and watched over by many.
I am the one who relaxes against the backdrop of many bright colorful possibilities.
Who are you?
I am the one who lies here, relaxed and stretching luxuriously.Ā I am the one who is wrapped in colorful rainbows.Ā I am the one who balances on this downward incline. I am the one who keeps my balance.
I am the one who is flexible. I am the one who rests against the backdrop of rainbow-colored windows.Ā I am the one who knows these windows are opening to me to colorful possibilities of what is next.
What do you have to say to me today?
My message for you today is this- rest, relax, stretch your body, do not neglect your body.Ā Do not feel like you have to open every window and poke your head out to see what is on the other side. Ā These windows are all portals to possibilities that await you.Ā You cannot open/see through them all at once.Ā Take your time, rest, relax, let go of the striving, just be with the possibilities and all willĀ be made clear in time.
Last weekend, it was becoming more and more clear to me that our 20 year old cat Minnie was beginning to let go of her body.Ā We’ve had her for 15 years and I know her pretty well, especially because the last 2 years she has lived exclusively in my Study. We have spent lots of time together and I have seen her body slowly becoming more frail and less agile.
So when on Sunday evening and Monday morning, I observed her restlessness, her inability to lie down comfortably, her inability to eat or drink,her physical weakness, the dragging of her rear legs, I experienced a heavy heart and a distinct reluctance to let her go, even though I KNEW that it was time.Ā I’d been hoping beyond hope that she would be able to slip off to Spirit in her sleep, but this was not happening.
To bring myself comfort and also, perhaps, to store up a shot of courage for the call to our Vet, I drew two cards randomly from my Deck and journaled with them, after asking the question:
Who will help me decide what to do about Minnieās end of life transition?
Here are the Neters who stepped forward to answer my question:
Surrender
Surrender/Acceptance– I am the one who is in a complete position of surrender.Ā I am the one who is bowing down to what is.Ā I am the one who lets the waters of life flow all around me.Ā I am the one whose head is facing the earth and whose fingers are pointing to Spirit in the heavens.Ā
What I have to say to you about your question about Minnie is this:Ā she has lived with you on this earth and now she is heading towards Spirit.Ā Allow that to be what it is.Ā Surrender to the feelings you are having about letting her go.Ā Surrender to the fact that life just flows on and on, no matter what you do or donāt do.Ā Surrender to the inevitability of death. Surrender to the love that has bonded you to this cat who came to you so many years ago in need of a home. Surrender to the possibility that you donāt have to DO anything, just let it be.
She Who Weaves the Web
She Who Weaves the Web– I am the one who is Goddess, Mother, Creator of Connections. I am the one who weaves the web of connectivity around this beautiful world of souls.Ā I am the one who is a mosaic, a collage of many pieces and fragments. I am the one who is whole even though I am made up of so many different pieces and shapes.Ā I am the one who is Indra, who weaves the web that connects soul to soul, and beyond.Ā
What I have to say to you about your question about Minnie is this: this web of connections goes on and on into infinity. You are ALL connected though this web, every animal, every human, every living thing and being on your planet.Ā You will be connected with Minnieās spirit through all eternity because of this intricate web of souls.Ā Never doubt its power to keep you connected.Ā This Web exists between worlds.Ā After she leaves her body, you will still be connected to her through this web even though you will not see or touch her gray and white furry body again. Know this.Ā It is absolute truth. I have spoken.
I made this card years ago and after looking into the woman’s challenging eyes, I claimed her as my Muse, not just of all things creative, but specifically my urges towards and passion for creating art.
Who are you?
I am the one who is staring at you expectantly.Ā I am the one who opens new windows of possibility for you and to you.Ā I am the one who is Queen of the Paint Tubes.Ā
I challenge you to JUST DO IT- just add art back into your life, a little bit at a time, and see/notice/feel how much pleasure it gives you.Ā
The orange flower blooms behind me- all things grow and come into full blossom, full growth, and then turn back to seed and die.Ā As will you.Ā Someday.Ā Not now.Ā
Now is the time for open windows with sunlight pouring in.Ā Now is the time to dig in to the rainbow possibilities of all the artist tools that you have in front of you.
