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sherry — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:06:41 +0000

Despite appearances–beneath the mask we are really all the same

One whole interconnected community of wo/man

WE, THE WHOLE

sherry — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:28:19 +0000

Miracles and Grace reveals–through story–the abundance of ordinary/everyday miracles presenting themselves to our consciousness every single day.

Raising consciousness expands the mind to perceive more of a truth that we are not an insignificant dot on the globe, but are constantly reflecting and affecting each other.

Long before modern physics came up with the hologram as an essential model of the Universe, an ancient Indian teaching story, the Avatamsaka sutra, spoke to the unity, interconnectedness and interdependence of all creation.

“Indra’s Net” ~ In the heavenly realm, the god Indra cast a net that extends infinitely throughout space. A multifaceted crystal is attached at each of its nodes. Every single crystal reflects, and is being reflected in, all of the other crystals, endlessly. The slightest change in one crystal is reflected as change in each of the others.

This alignment of modern science with ancient philosophy allows us to imagine each of ourselves as a single crystal on that net, affected by and affecting each other in infinite ways. Simply considering the impact our every thought, feeling, word, or deed has on everyone and everything brings a profound awakening. . .and a sense of responsibility for not only ourselves, but the whole organism we call our world, of which we are an integral part.

There have been civilizations who understood our interconnectedness, and lived in ways that supported it. The ancient/tribal way was to band together in Community. All was organized around the principle of WE (not me vs.you).

Every thought, word and deed accompanied by heart-feeling strengthens our conversation with the entire Universe. Together WE have the power–with just one action–to manifest a change for the whole of our planet Earth. WE are essentially that crystal.

Today, I am projecting a visualization and an intention for a world where we live in peaceful balance and harmony, sharing our best with our neighbor and demonstrating caring for the quality of life of future generations.

What we intend, we create. WE are All One; WE are the WHOLE.

Painting on canvas:: “WE“ (18″ x18″ x 1 1/4″) created by Sherry Remez

THE SHIFT FROM “ME” to “WE”

sherry — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:44:57 +0000

Have you noticed? It is being spoken of everywhere! It has become topic of interest for everyone; not just scientists and philosophers, but our neighbors, our friends, business associates, family, etc.:

A HUGE CHANGE ON OUR PLANET IS IMMANENT!

That statement is the source of a range of emotions–Fear being the greatest of these. How many times have you heard someone say: “Look at how the world is deteriorating, and how rapidly”, “a huge upheaval, an apocalypse, is approaching and not many will survive”?

Truly, if we could hover above the surface of the Earth and examine it from a distance and consider the condition of the civilization populating its surface, things don’t look all that promising. The situation in the Middle East, the so-called Holy Land is a perpetual un-holy war zone. Mayhem by the strong upon the weak is being perpetuated throughout the planet. We consider ourselves an advanced society, but from this aerial perspective we can see that we are still like primitive bands of warrior states, clustered into opposing groups and forces. With advances in technology, mankind’s immaturity as evidenced by avarice and greed, have managed to negatively affect the financial health of every single country, not to mention the overall ecology of our planet. A recent television documentary indicated that if we continue to fish commercially in the ways we have done in the past, within 40 years fish will be extinct and the oceans will die.

I recently looked up the definition of the word apocalypse and found: “lifting of the veil”, “revelation”, “a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception”. I do believe that our civilization’s eyes have been covered by a veil of ignorance, preventing us from seeing the bigger picture as it relates to our very survival and enjoyment of balanced life of health and happiness.

However, not everyone is consumed by a “me me me” attitude. Far from it! Every day, new information and more stories surface that reveal a wide-spread awakening is occurring. It represents a shift in the consciousness of man and womankind. I believe that we are ready to see through lies we have too easily believed and followed (throughout history) and whose effect is the condition of the world we see today. I believe we are ready to transcend the falsehoods about each other that have created mistrust and have divided us from our fellow passengers on our planet.

Most importantly, I believe that we are ready to think in terms of “WE”, rather than “me”. We are ready to open ourselves to ways of living our lives that consider the world as a whole, as a community. I believe that we are recognizing (on numerous levels at once) that this is ALL ONE interconnected organism in which we are an integral element.

Change is imminent. But, then, perpetual change is the very nature of action in/of time-space. It doesn’t have to be a “bad” thing. To this mind and heart the process to bring about a more positive outcome, a better future—or, to actually HAVE a future at all!—has already begun. It has begun in your mind and heart and is expanding throughout our shared existence. If you have chosen to read these words, you know what I am talking about.

A few years ago a friend sent me a copy of something called The Hopi Elders’ Statement. I don’t know its author nor the date it was written, but it is a beautiful contemplation of the situation at hand and offers pertinent questions for us to search within to answer:

“You have been telling the people that this is the eleventh hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people that this is the hour.

And there are things to be considered:

Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Where is your water? Know your garden. It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community. Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader.
This could be a good time!

There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid,
They will try to hold onto the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart And they will suffer greatly.
Know that the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore,
Push off into the river, Keep our eyes open, And our heads above water.
Look around, see who is in there with you and celebrate.

At this time in history we are to take nothing personally, Least of all ourselves.
For the moment that we do our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

WE ARE THE ONES WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!”

The emergence of these kinds of documents, the healing presence of a Braco, or the marvelous enlightening presentations of physicist Nassim Haramein support us in our conscious awakening and in taking the right actions on each others’ behalves.

This could very well be a good time, a time we will look back at and say: “WE pulled together, and saved our world”.

WE ARE THE MIRACLE WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

Painting “ALL ONE” 8″ x 24″ on canvas : by Sherry Remez

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