@Cindy popped in yesterday after a long hiatus and wrote a post to remember. She captured what we are all about here--navigating heart break. Thank you, Cindy.
"@bluebelle , I'm so sorry to hear of your difficulties. I'll keep you in my prayers, and have asked angels to help you out. I do not practice my arts as often as I should, but I do know that when I'm not creating, I can still close my eyes and hold beautiful visions of what I wish to create and how to create them. I know you'll maintain this ability no matter what comes your way, whether it is temporary while being treated or otherwise. We always want to create for others, but sometimes, some of our best work is in astral form or in our imaginations, and that is a gift to ourselves. Loss of any kind or any magnitude is difficult to navigate, but remember, it is navigable. You will handle whatever comes your way with grace.
I'm wishing everyone a Happy New Year. It was a long year for me, with plenty of ups and downs. I like the messages noted above, reinforcing that we should still do good, and take care of ourselves. I'm trying to keep that in mind, yet the call to help others can be strong, even when it's going to take a toll. @journeywithme2, @lovendures, I was thinkng of you two as I read these messages. You two still look after others even when things are hard on you personally.
I have the same situation coming up. I got an email two days ago from American Airlines personnel. They've been asked by the families of last year's crash to invite me to DC to speak at the private first anniversary services for the families. It's a hard decision. I know the wounds that will be opened by doing so, but my heart tells me it is the right thing to do. AA will pay for flights and hotel, and I can bring someone. I've asked my youngest if they'd like to go. Much to my surprise, they said yes, they'd be honored. It will be their first time in such a situation, but I'm proud that they'd go to help others, yet I'm worried as a mother as this will be the first time they'll be in such a situation where I cannot shield them from the reality and pain that will be there. Sigh. Parenthood is forever. I'm stuck right now on what to say, or how to approach this, but I'll give myself plenty of down time this month to figure it out. I know I'll get guidance from above, and when it starts to show itself, I believe I'll accept the invitation.
The same goes for all of you who are here helping others. Don't believe that you can't help heal others (looking at you @matildagirl). Just because we don't know Reiki or other healing arts, all we need to help in healing others is the will to do so. Prayers, research, or just a lending ear to others can be just what the doctor ordered. We all have our roles, and they aren't always the lead. Supporting cast and crew are just as necessary. This is a group effort, where all are welcome and appreciated.
I took my hands off a hurtful situation over the holidays, and the kids called it Stonewalling. I called it wise. I knew if I stated what was bothering me it would hurt them, so I practiced kindness, and said it was my issue to deal with. Those above handled the situation, and plans that were made were changed mid-stream via car issues mid trip. Those who were afraid to do something new or different were surprised at the easing of their fears. The best outcome for all prevailed, and all that was needed was kindness and putting things in the hands of the higher realms. This is what I saw being relayed in the above messages as well. Do what you can when you can, don't be afraid to say no when something is too taxing, but know your love, light and goodwill will still permeate the present and will be recognized.
Last year on New Year's morning, I had a dream that children and family were going to dominate my year. I even saw the Christmas tree in my livingroom (I haven't put up a tree since the yougest moved out west over a decade ago). This mornings dreams were full of putting to rest or exposing of the old (like misogyny and other dark energies). There was also lots of clean up going on. Those of us who could were cleaning up after others, just because we could and we were able to see what should/could be. We just got on with our care and maintenance. Here's hoping that is the case, that there's less distruction and more clean up and restitution this coming year."
--Posted here: https://jeannemayell.com/community/postid/77190/
@Bluebelle's post to @Lynn and to anyone feeling despair at this time:
@lynn When you reach the depths of despair, when you can’t foresee any recovery from oppression, when you feel helpless watching innocent people suffer, this is the time to go within. Close your eyes, go deep into your soul and sit in silence. Imagine a tiny spark in your inner vision and breathe it into a flame. Within that flame, imagine the future you want for these immigrants and imagine the U.S. as the country that welcomes them and appreciates them. There is power in visioning. We can not create a new America without imagining it first and fanning the flames of change. That is the beginning of power, the beginning of transformation. We all have that positive energy within us.
I know you have worked with immigrants for years and poured your heart into your work supporting these beautiful people. There are better days ahead. Hold on to that, because we need you and people like you to make a different outcome.
Thank you for everything you do, my friend. Sending you love and inner peace.
https://jeannemayell.com/community/postid/77281/
Found in <Resistance. Let us count the ways>
Also, @journeywithme2's response to how we need to stop burning fossil fuels:
@jeanne-mayell. Total electric here. I have the Heatpump HVAC that does heat/air that was installed when they flipped this house in the Spring of 23 that we bought in Nov of 23.
I have the new induction range that does indeed boil water very quickly "rapid boil". That being said? I cook a lot of meals with my Instant Pot, Use my Toaster oven and air fryer..especially during the warmer days as they are very efficient and use way less KwH than the range ( the oven especially!!) I do enjoy the range in the winter time and make good use by meal planning to best use it and enjoy the extra warmth it throws out as well ask the goodies I bake in it.
I keep my thermostat set at 68 during the cooler months ...
I learned the most effective use of the heat pump by the set it and forget of the thermostat to avoid activating the stage 1 and stage 2 (auxiliary heat).. I thought turning it down to 66 at night would lower my bill.. wrong!!! I learned this by getting "daily usage reports" and saw the big difference when that stage 2 auxiliary heat has to kick in to get back up to 68. Effective usage relies on you learning the system you have and making it work for you. Spring up until mid June...
I am able to keep my bill lower by getting up in the cool of the am's and using the whole house attic fans to cool the attic and the house by drawing in the cool morning air through the windows... then turning it off and keeping the windows closed and most days ? The A/C doesn't have to kick in until say around 4pm or so to be comfortable inside. during high usage summertime rates I utilize the late off peak demand hours for things like laundry and the dishwasher.
I noticed a big improvement in usage too when I recalled all the windows and such for this winter!!! Never underestimate caulking and adding insulation!!!My vehicle is an old Honda CRV (2006) that is maintained well and runs like a top even at 216,000 miles (thank you my auto mechanic son!!!) I drive very little any more..no public places I want to go to much around here its so red and hateful right now.
I am in no position to buy a newer electric vehicle but think they are great!
My electric bill would be even lower if Ga.Power and the Public Service Commission weren't making behind the scenes deals to raise rates so high to build out the infrastructure for all the data centers Kemp and GQP are so busy trying to get rich off of here. I am so proud we were able to defeat the one they wanted to build in our area!!! We fought long and hard for that!!!!
I guess what I am trying to say? Is don't get overwhelmed..make the changes for more efficient power usage, cleaner power usage where you can... every little bit helps!!!! I have gone from previous bills of 300-450 ish ... to 89- 145 ish now!!! being aware and changing what we can...helps!!!
https://www.jeannemayell.com/community/postid77277