Why am I different?

Roses among the thorns

"Why am I different?"
I heard a child ask
"Why can't I be like my friends?"
"Why do I see things that they can't see?"
"Why can't they hear what I hear?"

"It's because you're special"
I heard the mother say
"You are special and sensitive dear, and that's why you see things that others can't see
And that's why, when they don't, you hear"
"But why can't I be like the others?"
The child asked
Her eyes filled with tears and she cried

"You are blessed with more feeling
You are blessed with more sight
And sometimes you are blessed, my dear child, from above
You are special, my child, and your heart is filled up
With more love"

I just had to help her and so I said
"Remember, dear child, when days feel dark
That people don't like us sometimes, when we are different
But don't be upset
You will learn to adjust and adapt"

"Don't ever regret that you are different, dear child
And when you are older you will find
These gifts are so helpful
If you use them with love
And as you grow older and wiser
You really will be pleased, so pleased with these gifts from above"

The child and the mother smiled at me
And we walked around the lake together
Because we knew that, although we are different
We are not alone.

Miraculous Nature

Kent, UK 2009

Visualize a window, a candle on the window sill - lit.  It's dark outside, the house is in the countryside.  See the sun coming up outside and spreading its light over the land in front of the house; gradually reaching the house itself and enveloping it in light.  A happy scene, a sense of hope, of healing, of opportunities opening up.  It's good. 

The inside of the house is still quite dark, although darkness is receding.  The occupants of the house are unaware of the golden light streaming towards and over their home.  They know that the sun comes up every morning, but they don't witness the magnificence of sunrise or sunset.  They accept the sun rises, they accept the sun sets.

Sometimes we take the miraculous for granted, and sometimes we see nature for what it is - magnificent!  Remember this today, remember that each night the sun sets and each morning the sun rises and KNOW what opportunities each new day brings - embrace the day and the opportunities presented.  This day is yours to do with as you will.  Life is precious, live each moment and don't ignore the miracles going on all around you - be aware.  Be appreciative.  Be loving and patient and kind.  Be you.

Spiritual Growth

Allow yourself to grow - spiritually, mentally and emotionally.  Be prepared for shifts in focus.  Be aware of others changing attitudes towards you - good and bad.  Don't take on other people's problems - that's theirs to deal with themselves.  Just be aware of how your developing spirituality affects other people.  Let other people grow and find their own way; they are on their own path - you can't fix everyone's problems.  Your path should head upwards towards brighter things and you will then find increasing harmony in every area of your life.

With spiritual maturity comes discernment - exercise it.  Some people will want to sap your spiritual light from you; do not allow this.  Lovingly point them in the right direction to find their own light and then move on.  Being spiritually developed does not mean you're there to be used.  Protect yourself, help others, but don't take their problems into yourself.  Release other people's vibrations from you after meeting with them; drink water, spiritually cleanse yourself and the place where you met and then move on.

You need to develop wisdom in all areas; ask your angels of light to help you whenever you need it.  Be happy.  Be peaceful.  Know that you are loved.

Basics

Photo by Angie Q (c) UK 2009

Love yourself first.  Don't see others through rose-coloured spectacles, but as they are - their true selves, often fighting against each other, often causing conflict.  They don't know who they are.  Most don't know about the light and consciously only wallow in the energies created by unillumined souls.  Pray for them to see their light so that they can push their heads above the fog and maelstrom of earthly emotions; push up to the light that illuminates everything and shows us the truth of what's real.

There are smoke screens here on earth and light above.  Shine your light to help others find their way.  Be a flashlight and shine your light wisely.  Some will not like the light being shone on them - the light reveals darkness and error - bless them and move on.  Some will be attracted to the light - help them to find their own light. 

As you go on your spiritual journey you will find that new friends will appear, people who also have the light and you will learn from each other.  Don't worry about the people who don't want the light - they choose their own path just as you have chosen yours.  We all have free will, absolutely, and we make our own choices.  Be patient, be loving and kind and respect yourself.  Do not sacrifice yourself for another - there is no need.  Other people must work out their problems for themselves, just point them in the direction of the light and allow them to empower themselves.

God be with you.

Don't Deplete your Energy

If you are continually giving yourself to other people, family, pets, work, etc. then your energy may be depleted.  It is your responsibility to fill yourself up again, spiritually.  You need to get enough rest, enough sleep and some quality time for yourself.  You are not a machine.  When you are tired you may be vulnerable to attack from a number of sources.  Remember to cover yourself with light and that will turn off the darkness.  It's like turning on a light switch, or shutting the door against the cold.  Use common sense - don't let darkness creep up on you; be vigilent.

You are worth looking after - remember that and don't put yourself last.  Allow yourself treats and pamper yourself sometimes.  Cultivate self-respect and love.  Dark energies may still try to worm their way into your mind, but cover yourself with protective white light and don't allow yourself to be depleted and they won't succeed.  Focus on the light.  Be well.  Be happy.

Faith

Faith in yourself (self confidence); faith in someone you trust; faith in God/Source; faith in your angels.  When you have faith in someone or something you trust them to do what they say they will.  You have faith that when you turn the kettle on, it will boil the water - why?  Because your experience has taught you that it boils the water when you turn it on.

As you develop a relationship with God/Source you will learn to trust Him and have faith in Him.  You will find that when He promises to do something He always does it.  Our part is to spend time with Him on a daily basis, so that we get to know Him and learn from Him.  Then you will become finely tuned to His frequency and will receive information on all sorts of things.

One dark, snowy, morning I was driving to work and sipping my coffee approaching a bend in the road.  I heard "Both hands on the wheel!" and I immediately put the coffee in its holder, slowed and was more alert with both hands on the wheel.  Right on the bend were two moose standing in the middle of the road!  I waited for them to move across and then drove on.  You never know when you'll need help, but if you're tuned into the Divine frequency it can be life saving.

Have faith in God/Source, angels of light and divine illuminations, but also have faith in yourself.  You are able to build a good relationship with Source and you will come to know all you can be and all that you are.

You are loved.  Be happy!

Silence

How much silence is there in your life?  We are bombarded by noise: TV, radio, computer, vehicles, people talking, talking.  If you don't have silence in your life on a regular basis then how can you hear from your higher self or Source?  Constant distractions pull at us: family, work, tasks to do.  Sometimes to get silence and some peace, we have to get in the car and drive into the country or take a walk around a lake.

I always feel closer to Source when I'm outside in nature.  I can feel His presence there with me.  At these times you can open yourself up to Source while you walk and you'll have communication without a standard meditation.  You may be impressed with solutions that you've been trying to find and there they are!  In the quiet, without the talk, ideas will come to you on a number of subjects.  It can be hard for your higher self to be heard above the noise of everyday life, but in the quiet, silent times, your higher self can get through much more easily.

We have all knowledge and wisdom available to us if we only listen and open ourselves up to receive it.  On closing, thank Source and cover yourself with light again and go about your walk, enjoy the scenery, the animals, the trees and all of nature.  You will feel that you are truly a part of it all.  We are partners on this earth and should work together as such.