It can be very frustrating to watch someone who has a special talent or a natural gift. What they do seems to come effortlessly.
You ask, "Why can't it be that way for me?"
You may even look for "cheats" or "shortcuts." You try to find ways to make it happen faster or easier.
Surely, they must have an easy life being born with such talent.
Even with short cuts, you will learn, but you will miss the gift that a learning curves provides.
You lose the gift of time, which enables you to absorb the new learning so that it does not overwhelm. You lose the gift of work, which helps you to appreciate what you have. You lose the gift of experience, a gift which has stories to tell you and important lessons that will serve you in all areas of your life.
Do not lose faith in your abilities if you find that you struggle in the beginning. Do not give up too quickly.
In the beginning you may struggle to make small gains. With perseverance, these small gains become bigger ones. With these bigger gains under your belt, you will be able to practice your new skill. You will start to feel pleasure and pride at your accomplishment.
Do not give up at this point, for the best is yet to come. Like a master artist, you now can add details to your practice, smoothing out rough edges and polishing your craft until you are performing at an expert level.
In every step of the learning process, there are delights, gifts and surprises that will enrich all parts of your life.
If you want a bouquet, you must till the soil, plant the seeds, water, fertilize, weed, nurture and harvest. Every step is important. To miss any portion of the process will lead to a dead end and destroy any chance of creating the perfect arrangement.
Those who have savant-like abilities, do not, necessarily, have it easy. They are often misunderstood and must deal with the envy and resentment of others. They don't feel special or unique and don't always understand the "fuss" about what they do naturally. Their "gift" may even seem to be a burden.
To learn, "the hard way" allows you to appreciate the new skill you are trying to acquire.
The longer it takes you to learn, the more experience you will accumulate, and the more comfortable you will be with your new ability. You will have a better understanding of your new skills and be better equipped to teach and help others develop their skills.
Whatever you want to do, enjoy every step of the learning process. Celebrate your gains and aim to improve upon them.
One day, you will wake up and realize, that you are the skilled one that others look up to with admiration. ~Silas
When spiritual artists create portraits of angels, fairies and guides, they are usually shown, being helpful, rescuing and giving words of comfort.
Nothing would make them happier than this, yet too often it does not happen until it is too late.
More than likely, if these artists painted your spiritual helpers as they spend most of their time, you would see them wringing their hands and shaking their heads with disappointment.
Your silly belief systems have convinced you that only those with special abilities and talents have the right to speak to these beings.
It is actually those of you who have the least (or so you believe) aptitude for psychic vision and communication that these guides wish to contact.
You do not need to hear a voice in your head, or see an angel or fairy in front of you to receive guidance and help.
Know your question or problem. Ask it. Then sit in silence. You may get an answer, a word, a vision or idea. You may see a physical sign.
Take a breath. Focus on your heart and take the action you feel guided to take.
Even mistakes lead you further down the path. Don't get frustrated if you seem to misunderstand what your guides are telling you.
It is like learning a foreign language. You cannot do it in one day. Talk to your guides daily. Ask for little things to practice this communication.
Do not assume that no one is listening because your dreams have not yet been realized.
Your requests are always answered. In most cases, the one who is not listening is you.
Most of you are familiar with the idea that gratitude can bring more good things into your life. The vibration of gratitude towards a person, object or event, will naturally attract more of the same.
Gratitude is not clinging. It does not grasp tightly to what you are grateful for. It is actually a release. Like putting down a beloved pet with complete faith that it will come back to you.
This allows more good things to flow into your life as you have not clogged up your energy by clinging desperately to what you have.
People will come into your life and do good things, bring joy and happiness and teach you from a place of love. Be grateful for them. Honor what they have done and do not look to them to supply all of your needs. They may remain in your life, or they may go with love and new people will bring fresh energy, love and healing your way.
Conversely, some people will treat you badly. If you want them to stay, continue to dwell on all of the mean things they have done to you. They have, after all, done you a service. They have shown you who you are not. They have pushed you, through fear and intimidation, out of your comfort zone. They have given you an opportunity to learn skills that will serve you in the future.
The opposite of gratitude is forgiveness. It is not asking for more of the same. It is breaking the tie that keeps them in your life treating you badly. When you release them, you leave a void. Like all voids, it wants to be filled.
When you need someone to stop hurting you or you need to stop dwelling on past pain, think of the person or persons involved. Think about what you have learned. Be grateful for this lesson, and do not cling to them as teachers. Release them with love and the next situation will bring more love and goodness into your life.
You do not deserve and should never tolerate abuse of any kind. Once you have discovered the source of it. Let go and be done with it. You have better things on the way. Make room. ~Silas
We would not encourage you to spend much time with those who only point out your flaws.
We would, however, ask you not to dismiss their words completely.
When you discover where you are weak, you can invent, create and find new ways of doing things and become an even better version of yourself.
If you find that spoken words do not come easily, you might focus on writing, or art. Find a beautiful way to express what is in your heart. This is why you have incarnated on this planet.
You are often inspired by those with physical challenges who go on to do great things. If they can, so can you. You have your own unique set of gifts and what you perceive as flaws. By embracing your gifts and working around your flaws, you will bring about an amazing capacity for creation.
No one else has exactly your set of gifts and challenges. Only you can bring your magic to this world.
Why not start today? We would love to help you. ~Silas
Are you feeling angry? Despondent? Reached a very low point from which you cannot seem to rise above?
Good for you! Yes, we say, good for you!
You have realized that you are lost. Now you can stop heading in the wrong direction and try something different.
Whenever you feel this way, know that you must make a change to correct it. Is it not wonderful that the Universe gives you this chance? This wake up call?
When you feel lost it is because those of us on this side of the veil are screaming, "WRONG WAY! TURN AROUND!"
When you hear us, we rejoice. To you this might sound like derisive laughter, but we cannot help ourselves. We are so glad to have been heard.
So, what next? You are depressed, furious and your head aches from banging it against the wall.
Ask yourself, what have I learned? What is the theme here?
You will see common issues coming up. People that bother you in a particular way. Old fears resurfacing through new experience.
Look for the common thread, and yank it out. Hold it up to the light and examine it. Once you have identified it, you can discard it and not have to deal with it again.
Thank the Universe for giving you this opportunity to change before a huge disaster strikes. Then make the change. It may be an attitude or a behavior, but you will find it if you look and all will make sense.
What is certain, if you are to continue down the path you will just become more lost, more frustrated and it will take longer to find your way.
How lucky you are that the Universe loves you so. ~Silas
Sometimes it is that which seems the least logical that is the correct answer. When you have tried all of the traditional ways of doing things, try something non-traditional. What have you got to lose?
For instance, you are stressed and overwhelmed with work, chores and to-dos.
You cannot in your wildest imagination see it all getting done.
This is the perfect time to take a break.
Does this sound illogical? It is not.
You see, the problem is not that you have too much to do, the problem is that you cannot see yourself accomplishing it and this causes you stress.
The stress is your problem, not your tasks.
When you feel completely overwhelmed, take 5 to 10 minutes (more if you have it) and play. Stop thinking about work and do something fun.
This is the ultimate purpose for work. You make money, you pay for your food and living space so that you can take the time to have fun. If this is not your goal, then you need to rethink your work priorities.
Don't worry that you won't get it done. A little play time (dancing, singing, walking in nature etc.) will clear your head and organize your thoughts so that your work is more efficient.
You will work smarter rather than harder and be absolutely amazed with what you can accomplish.
Start enjoying your life,whether you have a lot to do, or not. Otherwise, you are missing the point of this incarnation. ~Silas
You make jokes about being barefoot and hugging trees, yet this is your natural state.
Staying indoors can become an addiction. Much like eating food that is not healthy, you may get a "rush" from air conditioning and television. You may feel uncomfortable out of doors and miss the security and climate control of staying inside.
Like eating nutritious food and exercising, it may take a while to feel good outside. You may fear the "burn" of the sun or the dirt beneath your feet, but try it for some time each day.
Soon you will find it helps you to stay grounded. You will enjoy the tickling feeling of wind on your face, appreciate the warmth of the sun and find visual pleasure in the sights and sounds of nature.
Consciously go outside every day and breathe the fresh air. Fill your heart with loving thoughts and send them down into Mother Earth. Breathe in more love and send it up to Father Sky. Then quiet your mind stay still and breathe.
Feel the response that returns to you and know that you are an indispensable part of nature.
You are loved, you are life, you are right where you belong.......in the family. ~Silas
