They Can't Take it Away

Spiritual practice can be a wonderful thing. 

It can bring people together for a common purpose and strengthen the resolve and inspire all those in attendance. 

Many of you have found practices that give you a sense of belonging and pleasure. That is good. For you.

It might not evoke the same feelings in another. 

You will not pull yourself closer to the Divine by demanding that others join you in your practice. If your practice suits you, then you have no need to involve others. 

If you feel that your spiritual experience is ruined when others are not forced to witness it or join in, then your beliefs and faith are weak.

No one can sever your link with the Divine, except you.

If you feel that all around you must believe as you do, you are living in fear and looking for safety in numbers. 

As with anything else, when you look outside yourself, you will never find what you seek. 

If you believe in your spiritual practice, then practice. Let others join in o not as they see fit. They cannot change or destroy your relationship with the Divine. 

Group thinking can bring about positive change, but it can also perpetuate and strengthen prejudice and fear.

If you feel the need for spiritual connection, talk to the Divine, to your guides, ascended masters and angels. We of the Fae realm would appreciate a positive connection as well. 

If someone asks about your practice then share if you like. Just don't demand that they listen. 

The ultimate cosmic bit of humor, is that you are all headed to the same place. You can drive, walk, sail, or ride a bike to get there. No mode of transportation is wrong, as long as you don't force others to get into your car. 

Kidnapping is not a spiritual practice. Any ransom you get is not worth the karmic debt you will incur. 

Enjoy your spiritual life. Opt for the private session rather than being a member of the audience.

It is much more valuable and it is free of charge. ~Silas

Replacing Fear with Adventure

You are so quick to place fear upon a situation that you have never encountered. 

You might be starting a new job, or looking for one. You might be meeting someone new or going somewhere you've never been. 

Rather than anticipating the next great disaster in your life, what if you changed your attitude?

Instead of seeing yourself as a potential victim, imagine that you are a great explorer or adventurer.

"What will this new day bring? What will I learn? What profound, life-changing, spiritual truths will I uncover this day?"

Go about each new day and new experience as though you are leaving to go on a vacation trip. 

 

What goes right, will bring you pleasant memories and joy, what goes wrong, will teach you valuable lessons and give you funny anecdotes to tell.

Your human tendency is to fear the unknown. This causes you to fear things such as success, power, money and love.

You try to attract these things while surrounded by your fears and often have less than stellar results.

Visualize yourself as having what you wish for and looking back and remembering that you just had to approach it with a sense of wonder and a dash of daring. 

Know that this vision is very real and waiting for you. 

If you want to get to this destination, you need to buy a ticket and board the plane. If you've never traveled by plane before, then enjoy the ride. ~Silas

Three Things to Remember

As you move down the path of life, you will find that there are three elements involved in the journey. It was planned (with your permission) to be this way.

The first element is your life’s purpose. This is the map that guides you in a general direction. You have a choice of roads to take, but they all lead to the same place, unless you turn from your purpose. As your purpose was your choice, you will find your life more difficult when you do this.

Your clever, magnificent soul, will find creative and powerful ways to bring you back to your purpose, most of which you will not find pleasant, so best to stay on track.

The second element is work. Work is the walking. You can decide to take a steeper, winding path and work harder, or a smooth, level, straight path that will require less effort, but whichever you choose, work is necessary. This may come to you as study, dedication or a day job that will give you the resources to achieve your goal. Ideally, your path or goal will become your job, but you may have some learning to do along the way. Learning and study make the experience of your life’s work more meaningful and easy.

Your soul may have decided to challenge you a bit before you reach this point. Trust it. When your soul made these plans for this incarnation, it had a really good vantage point. 

The third element is pleasure. These are the flowers and trees along the path. The sweet forest creatures that land on your shoulder or nuzzle against you. Life is not meant to be suffering. Those with lots of money can suffer, those with few possessions can feel joy and appreciation and a love for life. How much you experience these little (and big) joys is up to you. 

To stay in balance, all three elements are necessary. Life becomes stressful and unbalanced when one of them is focused on to the exclusion of the others. 

For example, you focus only on your life’s purpose and do not allow yourself to rest or have fun. You will get there, but life will always be a struggle.

You can focus only on work and feel empty inside because your life has no meaning and you are not headed in a purposeful direction.

You can get lost in play and fun and become addicted to the experience, again due to the emptiness of a life without direction.

Fortunately, the remedy is as easy as, just stopping destructive behavior and seeking balance. Your guides and angels (and we of the Fae kingdom) want you to have success. Just ask, and we will help you find your balance.

All work and no play (or the opposite) negates your purpose for being on this beautiful planet. Find your balance and you will find your bliss. ~Silas

Choosing Words of Love

Words, words,words....your language has so many, and yet you apply meanings to older words and expressions that they were never meant to have.

You, then, turn a neutral word, into a bad one.

Our, "for instance" for today, is the term "politically correct." Having watched your politics, we might note that using that word in the expression was probably dooming it to fall into the "bad" category.

Words are neutral. All words. It is the thought intent you put behind them that makes them good or bad. Either way, they will manifest when repeated, so use them cautiously and immerse yourself in the best language you can.

The words, "politically correct" were designed as a way to show respect to all people of different, races, religious beliefs, physical and mental abilities and political affiliations.

When you say, "I'm tired of being 'politically correct' what you are saying is that you do not wish to show respect to those who fall into these categories. 

Not what you meant, perhaps? The words have been so watered down and overused that they have lost their meaning. 

Or do you mean you do not respect those of different religions as yours, but it's not ok to make fun of people with physical challenges. 

We would encourage you to drop these words from your vocabulary. Say what you mean. If you do not care about women's rights or the feelings of those born with Down's Syndrome then say it. 

You will not get as much respect if you do not preface it by saying, "I know it's not 'politically correct' to say this, ....." but at least you are being honest about your feelings. 

You may be prejudiced, you may be racist or sexist. Most of you are to a small degree. It is the result of your belief in separation. You lash out at those who have qualities you do not like about yourself so that you don't have to deal with resolving your own issues. That is hard work. Much easier to blame these people or those. 

When you find yourself being "anti" this or that, ask yourself what qualities of this or that, you possess and want to eliminate.

Standing behind words or spiritual or political beliefs with others who feel the same way does not absolve you of personal responsibility. When you leave this world an have to be accountable for your life, you cannot get out of it by saying, "my pastor said, or my congressman said....." When you open your mouth, or type words on your keyboard, ask yourself, "Are my words helpful and kind, or mean spirited and self-serving?"

One day, when you have to defend them, you will find yourself standing alone. Will you still be as bold?
 
When you find yourself being a "pro" instead of an "anti" you will have a lot more peace in your life and feel good about who you are and what you stand for.~Silas

Beltane Blessings

As you move from the newness of Spring into the unknown of Summer, you must walk in faith. Sacrifices of time and preparation will be asked of you, in order that your journey be safe and fulfilling.

Just as you trim away the new growth of a plant so that it may grow fuller, so you must let go of the old, outdated ideas that have held you back, such as the idea that there are limits to what you can do. 

As a race, you have many in the forefront who are discovering that the only limits you have are those which have been fearfully ingrained into your imagination. 

It is time to let go of these. Release past family patterns and heal your energy and  honor your ancestors who have made sacrifices to allow you to come to this place and time.

Have faith, that as you release, a newer stronger you is being created. Like a well-pruned plant, you will become strong and solid and grow in all directions.

The only limits you have will come from the container or space in which you plant yourself.

These are constructed by your reoccurring thoughts and words that are negative. You have used them in the past to protect yourself, but in doing so, you have created a shield made of sand. It will only crumble and the grains will get in your eyes.

Serve the Earth by becoming the best person you can be. Make apologies when you must, but no excuses. You are not here to be perfect, you are here to learn and grow.

Let go of what does not serve you, walk in faith, and you will have a bountiful harvest very soon.

Blessed Beltane ~Silas

How Far Out Shall You Go?

If you are reading these words, you probably have a spirituality that is open and accepting of things that fall outside of what your society thinks of as “normal.”

Perhaps you need more drama in your life and are looking to start a conflict. 

We cannot help those of you in the latter category. We hope you find your choices happy and fulfilling.

To the former, we say, “Good for you,” it is such a relief to take a small step out of the closet. 

Do you, simply, not go to a conventional church and have a few friends who think as you do? Do you meditate? Cast spells? Read blogs written by fairies?

Taking those steps can be hard, but the more “out” you get the more you can sigh with relief at not needing to hide yourself.

The friends who are true friends will understand. Some will even ask questions or join you in your spiritual activities. 

Others will, simply, fall out of your life. When that happens, you will feel that huge sense of release, as though a giant rubber band has just snapped. You will also find that for each person who exits your life, two or more will enter.

The energy you spend hiding yourself can be used for much more inspirational and creative pursuits.

You will find that friends who have been an enriching part of your life will not care or have suspected your wonderful weirdness all along. 

Exit the closet at your own pace. Test the environment to be sure that you are ready for the emotional impact of your choice.

Then run, strut, leap and dance your way out of the closet! Chances are, you will not be dancing alone. ~Silas