Validating What We Sense

@tesseract 

Thank you!

@Cindy @Jpurneywithme2

I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite JG song, but You are Loved ( Don't Give Up) is certainly one of my favorites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGLSk3AVcUU

@cindy @journeywithme2 @lovendures

I also love Believe and have been known to play it even when it is NOT Christmas. 😉 Thankful, a song for Thanksgiving, I also play all year long. I once based an entire Sunday talk on Thankful. I have far too many favorites to pick just one.

I argued with Spirit about putting any further JG thoughts online, and finally decided to do so because "Validating our thoughts" is broader than just our thoughts of the future of the globe but also about how we all have to go through an "I trust what I receive" thought process as we learn to utilize and understand the gifts of intuition as they are given to us in our individual lives. SO. I will post these thoughts. (Spirit chuckles) Besides, arguing with Spirit never seems to get me very far—well, other than allowing me free will! So I will risk hijacking this thread momentarily to share a few very specific song/lyrics –for healing and for hope during this tumultuous time in our lives.

For healing, I listen to Per Te, a very early JG song. Twenty years ago I never wanted the translations to the songs he sings in other languages because it was the sound / the voice that was so profound to me. When I am most in pain, physical or emotional, it is Per Te that soothes me. Perhaps it will also bring healing to you. The key to Per Te healing is to Listen. If you have the Closer CD, it is on it. If not, there is a lovely YouTube video (link below), but you can watch the video later. First, just listen. Close your eyes, no visual distractions. Just. The. Sound. Let the vocal tonal vibration, the orchestral vibration, and Spirit’s Love weave it into a oneness, which, at least for me, is profoundly healing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aAUtMuVyDw

That said, JG does write marvelous lyrics. There are two recent songs he wrote that (to me) indicate how much, and how subtly Spirit guides him, whether he consciously recognizes it or not. I happen to believe Spirit is so much a part of him that their presence is intrinsic, that he came in as a conduit, even as he is just a fine human being as well—able to make fun of himself and explore his humanness, good and bad.

Granted, a song about creativity and pursuing your heart’s work. The video is terrific. This time watch while listening 😀 He went back to his high school and had young folks from the school in the video. It is a great video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9FA9U4s3Tg

As a writer, and a teacher, (high school English &creative writing as well as metaphysics) I loved Granted, in fact tears rolled down my face the first time I heard/watched it. One lyric in particular, though, always jumps out at me, as a connection to Spirit.

'Cause all you have to lose
Is your best life yet

For most folks that line about your best life probably just references a person’s future (this life) goals and successes, but to me, from the moment I heard the lyric, it spoke to me of our many lives, of reincarnation, and how each time we incarnate we have the option of living the highest and best life we can. When JG writes certain lyrics that can go beyond the literal, this-present, current, moment in time, I know Spirit is holding his soul in loving joy helping him bring out phrases that go deeper than the literal.

Interesting note: his Josh Groban Foundation, which gives $$$ to schools for creative programs, is called FIND YOUR LIGHT.

The second and most recent song Spirit impressed me to note, is Your Face, which he wrote and recorded during the shutdown, in his living room—when, like all the rest of us, he was isolated at home. The recording is not the most polished, and is similar to the many choir compilations that happened during the shutdown, when musicians self-recorded in their homes and then the numerous tracks were mixed together, every voice, every instrument in isolation to all the others yet coming together to create a cohesive powerful sound. If you have not heard any of these choir compilations, look them up, they are reminders that even in isolation we can blend and harmonize together.

He had already written and talked about depression in another song (River), but the isolation of the shutdown and the yearning for in-person connections engendered Your Face, perhaps because Zoom and other digital visuals were all we had for connection outside of our own living rooms. I love the entire song, but the first time I heard it I had to replay it several times to VALIDATE (ha!) what I thought I had heard. 

And I've never been one to pray
Losing trust and losing faith
But there is God in all of us
And I can see Her on your face

Need I say more???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCbY-P1xttE

Oh & don’t miss the Thich Nhat Hahn quote about HOPE that comes up and closes the video, after the song has been sung.

If anyone wishes to dialogue about JG, Lovendures now has my contact info and I trust her wisdom in giving it out should it ever be requested.

Thanks for your indulgence ❤️ 🌻 & TRUST YOURSELF and what you receive be it global, or personal.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=lyrics+to+YOUR+FACE+by+Josh+Groban (url for full Your Voice lyrics)

May the links work!!!!

@journeywithme2 

Glitch McConnell !

Is anyone here feeling a sense of dread again, like we started feeling on September 12 when @lovendures posted she was having a sense of anticipated dread and grief? Her post showed she was sensing the impending HAMAS invasion almost to a T. A ton of us began posting feelings of dread and angst, 3 am awakenings.  Then HAMAS invaded Israel a few weeks later and the world went upside-down. 

I've been in an unusual state of malaise for several days now. I usually think it's me, something I must fix. And there is always stuff I need to fix. And it might be just me. Which is why I'm asking here. 

Then this morning @deetoo texted her feelings of being on edge, and a few other friends, and I realized I wasn't alone going through these feelings. But still, it truly might just be me. 

I'm not thinking the world is going to end or blow up. But something strange is afoot. Two situations have me a little on edge right now. Middle East with U.S. in Red Sea, and Donald Trump's increasingly unhinged words. 

When we were posting these feelings beginning September 12, 2023, it was right before HAMAS invaded Israel. In fact, HAMAS would have been planning that attack right at that time. Here are the posts we made back then: https://jeannemayell.com/community/postid/62596/  

So does anyone else notice an unusual disruption of their peace of mind, as I've been feeling? Is there something astrologically going on Besides that the Age of Aquarius just started, which is a good thing.

@tesseract @bluebelle @deetoo @baba @seaholly @teriz @Andrew @dannyboy @tgraf66 @journeywithme4 @matildagirl @lovendures @thehappymedium @barbarmar22 @jsr78 @gbs @pamp

I also had one of my rare scary dreams a week ago. It has stayed with me, and that's a sign that my psyche wants me to pay attention. Keep in mind, it doesn't sound scary.  But I was scared. 

I was standing on my front porch. (I don't have a front porch and it didn't look at all like my house. But it was my house in the dream. It was weather beaten and rural looking.)

There were other people there who were my family, but they weren't my family in actuality.  Then I saw there was a bull moose walking right in front of the porch, not too large, but I was very afraid, none the less. No one seemed to notice or mind him there or think we should run inside. But I knew we had to escape inside and lock the door. I was the only one seeing this threat. I was afraid to turn my back on him but I had to get inside, so I swiftly pivoted and rushed into the house and tried to slam the door so I could bolt it. But the moose must have gotten right behind me, and I couldn't shut the door the final half inch.  He had gotten a hoof or something on the door. His intelligence tells me he was not in actuality a moose. I knew I could not latch that door, and of course his physical power was greater than mine. But nothing happened because I awoke. 

Okay, Moose are not predatory of humans, but I was afraid of him. So he's a symbol of something that is wild and as uncontrollable as a wild animal. And one who is physically stronger than I am. And he already has a foot in the door. I also felt I shouldn't take my eyes off of him, even for long enough to flee. 

I bet @unk-p is going to make a joke about the moose.  Go ahead lol. 

I was trying to recall the moose messages from a medicine animal oracle I used to have. And landed on some interesting notes about moose/elk symbolism on a site whatismyspiritanimal.com, which mentions Bullwinkle! I'm a big fan of Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons and recommend the wonderful bio about its creator Jay Ward.

And then I thought of one of Bullwinkle's bits where he's dressed like a medium and gazes into a crystal ball, chanting, "Eenie meenie, chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak! Are they friendly spirits? Just listen!" 

@rennie I love that. And as a kid, I loved Bullwinkle more than any other cartoon character. He was just so funny. 

Here's what one source says about Moose: The moose spirit animal is often associated with strength, determination, and tenacity. It's also a symbol of good fortune and abundance. When the moose appears in your life, it's a reminder to stay grounded and focused on your goals. Moose also represent introspection and stillness.

The moose in the dream was a bull moose and I am a taurus. Also I love the northern woods where Moose thrive, and I love moose, just don't want one to chase me. Also it happened right before the recent bull market high.  Market has been in bull condition since October 12.  Just not sure why I was so scared of this animal in the dream except that is represented wild/uncontrollable and powerful animal. Also I have a close connection with Canada, especially Quebec, where the same kind of moose is plentiful and well loved.

It reminds me of some frightening bear dreams I've had, which started with premonitions about Putin up to no good back in 2015. The bear can be Russia. But who is the moose?

@jeanne-mayell,

Early yesterday evening, out of the blue I was overcome with this huge wave of anxiety.  I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin and just couldn't settle.  I haven't experienced that in a while, which made me take notice.  It feels like energetically I'm picking up on something that I can't define.  This morning I awoke sad and felt very "off."  To some extent I still feel that way.  I can't tell if it's personal or I'm picking up on something collectively.  It's a free-floating, unsettled feeling.

BTW, I can’t watch, listen to, or read any news about current events.  It’s a strong visceral reaction.  That’s been going on the past few weeks.  It's exhausting, distracting and, in my view, often fear-based.  Not the best for my peace of mind! 

An intuitive friend mentioned that the planets are now aligned like they were in the American and French revolutions.  Secrets revealed, wars, planetary seismic shifts -- that kind of thing.   Although I'm not educated on planetary influences, it's all fascinating to me.  However, I am mindful of the fact that we are entering the age of intuition.  And that's huge!  Our perceptions have been linear, which is limited and often grounded in fear.    Everything is accelerating now, which can really throw us off-balance.  The old structures are failing and can no longer stand.   We are being asked, individually and collectively, to change and move into a new way of knowing.  I can't speak so much to the collective change unless I first address what is required of me -- to recognize and heal those fragmented parts of myself and how I sometimes respond to the world.

As far as this free-floating anxiety is concerned ... whether what I'm picking up on is personal or out there, I believe the personal always affects the collective, since we are all one.   Whatever it is, I am riding an anxiety wave but I am not worried.   It comes from a level of understanding, or knowing, that I can't put into words. That may sound crazy to some of you, but I remain hopeful and have faith in that understanding. 

Hey Jeanne!

Honestly, it is hard for me to get a true read on how I am feeling right now.  (We have a new puppy at home and we are having sooooo many adjustments and ...well puppy upheaval ) 

I will say that I think the collective may be truly tired.  Tired of the inhumanity of war.  Tired of political campaigning though it's only January (so. many. months. left.).  Tired of Natural disasters.  Tired of shootings and violence.  Tired to Trump.  SOOOOO tired of Trump in the news all the time.  

On the other hand, I am trying not to watch much news and focus on the happier/lighter things in life. (when little puppy alligator jaws aren't attacking me that is haha).  Yesterday I enjoyed a few peaceful moments outside appreciating the 60 degree weather and some peace and quiet.  Today it is lightly raining and our dry Arizona desert land is being nourished.  

Not sure if that helps at all.  I am curious to see what others say on the subject.

@jeanne-mayell
I've been in an unusual state of malaise for several days now. I usually think it's me, something I must fix. And there is always stuff I need to fix. And it might be just me. Which is why I'm asking here.

I also had one of my rare scary dreams a week ago.

I'm not thinking the world is going to end or blow up. But something strange is afoot.

@deetoohuge wave of anxiety. I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin and just couldn't settle.

Because I had a beloved brother-in-law pass last week I probably cannot separate emotions right now, but your post, especially the things quoted above really struck me.

@bluebelle @deetoo @baba @seaholly @teriz @Andrew @dannyboy @tgraf66 @journeywithme4 @matildagirl @lovendures @thehappymedium @barbarmar22 @jsr78 @gbs @pamp