@tgraf66, oh yes – the almighty ego! It’s gotten in my way more times than I can count. I actually think it’s good for me to encounter one good embarrassment or humiliation on a regular basis, just so I can return to the Source.
@frank, there was a time when I didn’t need to know. As spirit remarked through you, “what would be the fun in that?” ? But that changed for me 3-1/2 years ago. When I raised that question in my earlier post about those visions that don’t come to fruition, I was really questioning my reliance on needing to know the answers ahead of time – specifically those involving our country and world. On the night of the election, as I witnessed T winning, I also felt a crack in the very foundation of our earth. Suddenly it seemed like we were all in a different space, a different point in time -- in a split second, I felt this shift occur. I became so disoriented that it took me some time to get my bearings. It had less to do with my chosen candidate losing, and more to do with where we were headed. It didn't look or feel good; it felt catastrophic (and I’m usually not one to catastrophize!) So this is not fun; if anything, we are witnessing and experiencing unbelievable pain and suffering. My need to know, whether through my own intuition or the psychic impressions of others, really came out of my need for reassurance. And that led me to this question of faith.
As I said in my earlier post, my faith should not be totally dependent upon what visions I or others sense, hear or see. Because if it’s dependent upon that, then it’s not really faith, is it? When I quiet myself and listen to that sacred voice, I know that life is unfolding as it should. And I do believe that my empathic self has a role to play in this unfolding. What my role is and will be remains to be seen; it’s a little fuzzy right now as I gradually learn about my gifts. One thing I know for certain: as participants in this enfolding, the roles that we all play will make a difference. We can affect the outcome. And maybe that’s the hidden gift in our visions into the future: to have the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
"When I quiet myself and listen to that sacred voice, I know that life is unfolding as it should."
Thank you for that. :)
Curious to know if any of you have any feelings about Judge Sullivan's decision re: Flynn today.
Basically (and I'm sure a more savvy person like @Allyn will be able to correct any misunderstandings I have here) Judge Sullivan is allowing for "amicus" filings, meaning anyone with any relevance to the Flynn proceedings can submit in writing their opinion.
Some think this is (possibly) great news, as those who have been wronged by Barr/Flynn/etc. will be able to air their grievances in open court.
Anyone have any intuition on how this will pan out?
I listened in to the Supreme Court today, and I am not happy about what I heard. It appears to be a split decision, with some judges launching onto the idea that Trump is the poor victim of harassment by Congress and prosecutors.
I don't understand these people some times. It is perfectly OK to make both Clintons turn over their financial records and for Bill Clinton to be subject to a deposition for a civil case, and for Nixon to give up his tapes to Congress in a criminal investigation, but it is not ok for Trump to do so?
I suspect that the court will do something that will cause Trump's taxes to be shielded and/or delayed to where they don't see the light of day until after the November election. Of course, the justices could be playing us and may rule correctly, but in the age of Trump....I just don't trust the courts to do the right thing anymore.
It is obvious to me today that our courts have become too polarized. If Biden gets the Whitehouse, the Democrats need to flood the court by adding more seats. It is the only way to remove the taint of Trumpism and the evil that conservatives have worked towards for the last four decades. If they complain, I say "who cares?" They spent decades tramping on the Constitution whenever they are in power. Everything from gerrymandering to voter suppression has been the brainchild of the Republican party. We have tried to play fair and show mercy, and all it has done is allow them to become bolder in their crimes.
If November comes around and we win both houses and the Presidency, then we need to take steps to ensure that the Republicans never get into a position of power again. They have been the minority power for years and yet have imposed their will on us, which they often use to dehumanize and take away the rights of so many people.
I hope we show no mercy if we come into power. We need to investigate various people about their corruption, as well as prosecute and imprison when necessary. We need to redistrict the voting maps to ensure that every vote matters. We need to get rid of these ridiculous measures to limit people's votes. We need to pass laws to ensure that anyone who wants to be President must be transparent (aka-turn over tax records, submitting to a mental health evaluation, etc.).
Perhaps they should look at Fox News and some of these other organizations who continually spout crazy conspiracy theories to incite people against political opponents. I would love for some laws to be passed that would make them face severe penalties for their lies (as Alex Jones should face for inciting people to attack the parents of the Sandyhook massacre victims by saying that the shooting was a hoax and that the children who were killed were liberal actors). Yes, Alex Jones is facing the courts now, but the laws are limited in what they can do, and it takes too long. But if people share tweets about how a pizza place is secretly a place where children are being molested (as they accused the Clintons of in 2016), then the people who shared those tweets should and must face civil and criminal penalties. I guarantee that if that happens, then we will see the end of these fanatical right-wing internet groups. Free Speech is protected by the Constitution. But Free Lies are not. And if someone insists on spreading lies for the purpose of inciting harassment and violence against another, then they must be prepared to answer for it.
And yes, we need to stack the courts. We need to show the Republicans that every time they break the rules, then they must pay the consequences. No more being nice and forgiving just to keep the peace. All we do is encourage them to keep doing it.
And for those of you who think that this will just make them determined to punish us when they get power back? Sorry, but we already tried the "forgive and forget" plan, and all it did was allow Trump.
But all is not lost. Today, the delay tactic was used against Trump in another case. The judge in Flynn's case just put Barr's motion to dismiss the case against Flynn on hold, basically inviting other parties to get involved to do what Barr will not. This will cause further delay and may even push Flynn's sentencing until after the election, which limits Trump's power in the matter, as he must tread carefully and not pardon Flynn before the election. But we will see if this pays off. Regardless, the time has come to stop being meek and to fight back. Because I am done living in a country where the rules only apply to one set of people and not the other. If we want our children to grow up in a country where the rules apply to everyone at all times, then we need to ensure that the Republicans understand that they will never, ever be able to use their dirty tricks to regain power in this country. The only way they can get their power back is to transform themselves into a kinder, fairer party. Or they can go extinct. Either way is fine by me.
I listened in to the Supreme Court today, and I am not happy about what I heard. It appears to be a split decision, with some judges launching onto the idea that Trump is the poor victim of harassment by Congress and prosecutors.
I don't understand these people some times. It is perfectly OK to make both Clintons turn over their financial records and for Bill Clinton to be subject to a deposition for a civil case, and for Nixon to give up his tapes to Congress in a criminal investigation, but it is not ok for Trump to do so?
I suspect that the court will do something that will cause Trump's taxes to be shielded and/or delayed to where they don't see the light of day until after the November election. Of course, the justices could be playing us and may rule correctly, but in the age of Trump....I just don't trust the courts to do the right thing anymore.
It is obvious to me today that our courts have become too polarized. If Biden gets the Whitehouse, the Democrats need to flood the court by adding more seats. It is the only way to remove the taint of Trumpism and the evil that conservatives have worked towards for the last four decades. If they complain, I say "who cares?" They spent decades tramping on the Constitution whenever they are in power. Everything from gerrymandering to voter suppression has been the brainchild of the Republican party. We have tried to play fair and show mercy, and all it has done is allow them to become bolder in their crimes.
If November comes around and we win both houses and the Presidency, then we need to take steps to ensure that the Republicans never get into a position of power again. They have been the minority power for years and yet have imposed their will on us, which they often use to dehumanize and take away the rights of so many people.
I hope we show no mercy if we come into power. We need to investigate various people about their corruption, as well as prosecute and imprison when necessary. We need to redistrict the voting maps to ensure that every vote matters. We need to get rid of these ridiculous measures to limit people's votes. We need to pass laws to ensure that anyone who wants to be President must be transparent (aka-turn over tax records, submitting to a mental health evaluation, etc.).
Perhaps they should look at Fox News and some of these other organizations who continually spout crazy conspiracy theories to incite people against political opponents. I would love for some laws to be passed that would make them face severe penalties for their lies (as Alex Jones should face for inciting people to attack the parents of the Sandyhook massacre victims by saying that the shooting was a hoax and that the children who were killed were liberal actors). Yes, Alex Jones is facing the courts now, but the laws are limited in what they can do, and it takes too long. But if people share tweets about how a pizza place is secretly a place where children are being molested (as they accused the Clintons of in 2016), then the people who shared those tweets should and must face civil and criminal penalties. I guarantee that if that happens, then we will see the end of these fanatical right-wing internet groups. Free Speech is protected by the Constitution. But Free Lies are not. And if someone insists on spreading lies for the purpose of inciting harassment and violence against another, then they must be prepared to answer for it.
And yes, we need to stack the courts. We need to show the Republicans that every time they break the rules, then they must pay the consequences. No more being nice and forgiving just to keep the peace. All we do is encourage them to keep doing it.
And for those of you who think that this will just make them determined to punish us when they get power back? Sorry, but we already tried the "forgive and forget" plan, and all it did was allow Trump.
But all is not lost. Today, the delay tactic was used against Trump in another case. The judge in Flynn's case just put Barr's motion to dismiss the case against Flynn on hold, basically inviting other parties to get involved to do what Barr will not. This will cause further delay and may even push Flynn's sentencing until after the election, which limits Trump's power in the matter, as he must tread carefully and not pardon Flynn before the election. But we will see if this pays off. Regardless, the time has come to stop being meek and to fight back. Because I am done living in a country where the rules only apply to one set of people and not the other. If we want our children to grow up in a country where the rules apply to everyone at all times, then we need to ensure that the Republicans understand that they will never, ever be able to use their dirty tricks to regain power in this country. The only way they can get their power back is to transform themselves into a kinder, fairer party. Or they can go extinct. Either way is fine by me.
The judge is playing a clever trick right now. He is basically delaying Flynn's case from a resolution.
I noticed with glee that the announcement stated that the judge will set deadlines for briefs to be filed and for arguments to be presented "in the future." Now, that tells me that the judge is planning to hold this off as long as possible. Likely, he will use the coronavirus to delay the hearings further, pushing this matter as close to Trump's election as possible.
Now, why would he do this? I think he is messing with Trump. As you all know, Trump has been toying with the idea of giving Flynn a pardon, but he knows that this could affect his re-election chances. Therefore, Barr is trying to get the charges dismissed on his own so as to take some of the political fallout from Trump and onto himself. Further, as this is taking place several months away from November, it will likely be forgotten by the majority of the public by then.
But the judge knows what is going on. By putting a hold to the proceedings and inviting third parties to get involved, he is trying to put this case off until after November 2020.
As we know, Flynn probably knows a lot more about Trump and his inner circle than has been made public. The fact that Trump continues to support Flynn tells me that he is afraid that Flynn may reveal something that could destroy Trump or a member of Trump's family, hence his continued efforts to help Flynn get out of being sentenced and/or imprisoned. And no, Trump is not doing so out of loyalty to Flynn, as Trump doesn't have loyalty to anyone but himself. So if Trump manages to get Flynn released without having to resort to a pardon, then he is safe.
But I suspect the judge in Flynn's case knows this, and thus is pushing Trump to make a decision. By delaying the case, he is causing friction between Trump and Flynn. If the case is delayed until after January 2021, then Trump has a huge problem. If he pardons Flynn, this hurts him politically. But if he does nothing, Flynn may talk, as he knows that Trump may not win re-election and, if his case is delayed until after January 2021, then he knows that Trump would be unable to pardon him.
There is always the possibility that the case is set after November 2020 but before January 2021, which would allow Trump to pardon Flynn regardless of the election results, but I suspect that with the coronavirus and the time it takes to do briefs and arguments, then the judge will succeed in pushing this beyond January 2021. By doing this, he is putting Flynn and Trump on opposite sides and forcing them to either act against each other or to do harm to themselves. We will see what happens and if this tactic works.
Exactly!! When we start saying we are better than them, we must fight, we are continuing the illusion of duality. The other side feels just as we do. I am reminded of a wonderful Jane Roberts book, Oversoul Seven. There is a paragraph in which in this alternate reality the character talks about how people used to believe that they could bring peace with war. It's unbelievable when you think about it.
I strongly believe we all came into this dimension to experience. we all chose parts to play and we are creating allof the time whether we are aware or not.
For me I feel most empowered when I connect with the light and send love to ALL, for their highest and greatest good. Love is the mover and shaker - it's a raising of our vibration which in turn raises the vibration of the planet.
We are all one. Aho. Blessings.
From the Center for American Women and Politics:
More women have filed to run for US House seats in 2020 than any year in history.
The 490 women who have filed this year outpace even the record-breaking 2018 midterms.
And 14 states have yet to file.
When I quiet myself and listen to that sacred voice, I know that life is unfolding as it should. And I do believe that my empathic self has a role to play in this unfolding. What my role is and will be remains to be seen; it’s a little fuzzy right now as I gradually learn about my gifts. One thing I know for certain: as participants in this enfolding, the roles that we all play will make a difference. We can affect the outcome. And maybe that’s the hidden gift in our visions into the future: to have the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What a lovely post! I very much agree.
I came to this site looking for reassurance in these dark times, and I found it and continue to be buoyed by it every day. One prediction that sticks out in my mind was @Jeanne's channel with an angel, who was assuring us that everything will be okay. Something about that one resonated with me deeply, and I just knew it to be true--enough that I haven't lost heart and I try to encourage others to lift their own hearts. Not that I don't feel fear, frustration, disgust, etc. at the daily unfolding of the madness taking place--both the T-admin and COVID-19, but those are waves at the surface, while the waters are calmer down below.
Like you, @deetoo, my focus on my intuition has been more about helping me cultivate that wisdom in the serenity prayer. What is the right course of action? Or non-action? I wear my grandmother's serenity prayer necklace as a reminder.