I asked the Creator to take away my habit, The
Creator said, No. It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give up.

I asked The Creator to make my handicapped
child whole, The Creator said, No. His Spirit is
whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked The Creator to grant me patience. The
Creator said, No. Patience is a byproduct of
tribulations, it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked The Creator to give me happiness. The
Creator said, No. I will give your blessings;
Happiness is up to you.

I asked the Creator to spare me pain. The
Creator said, No. Suffering draws you closer to me.

I asked The Creator to make my Spirit grow. The
Creator said, No. You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked The Creator for all the things that I
might enjoy in life. The Creator said, No.I will
give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked The Creator to help me LOVE others, as
much as He loves me. The Creator said.... Ahhhh,
finally you have the idea.


~Windfeather

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 3:56 AM EST

Updated: Tuesday, 23 December 2008 6:09 AM EST

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The world is your mirror.
The good you find in others, is in you too.
The faults you find in others, are your faults as well.
After all, to recognize something you must know it.

The possibilities you see in others, are possible for you as well. The beauty you see around you, is your beauty. The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are.

To change your world, you must change yourself. To blame and complain will only make matters worse. Whatever you care about, is your responsibility. What you see in others, shows you yourself.

See the best in others, and you will be your best. Give to others, and you give to yourself. Appreciate beauty, and you will be beautiful. Admire creativity, and you will be creative.

Love, and you will be loved. Seek to understand, and you will be understood. Listen, and your voice will be heard. Teach, and you will learn.

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 3:19 AM EST

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What this means is that through emotional pain, fear and depression, you have created dis-ease within your body. Your charkas, aura and physical energy fields have become out - of - balance, causing conflict and imbalances to your physical body. How you feel and think makes a difference on your body as well as your state of mind. Negative thoughts and feelings create negative energy that flows through the body sending mixed messages. These messages attack weakened parts of your body either through hereditary illnesses or old injuries. New illnesses can also be created through our thoughts and emotions.

When you have let go of and dealt with the emotional issues and learnt to balance your charka's, energy fields and aura, then you can remove the sickness. Positive thoughts, affirmations, meditation, inner healing therapy using Reiki Seichim and Ki Manna massage and self realisations can help you to find balance. It is as simple as stating each day to yourself and to others, how healthy, happy and alive you feel. Feeling motivated to want change is the first step, then having courage and conviction to follow through will take you to higher ground in your healing. It is not easy staying positive, but having the strength to know your weaknesses and then staying committed to healing them will aid you in your growth.

Here are few examples of how thoughts and feelings can create illness.

Acne
Fears and negative thought patterns combined with anger out of control arising to the surface to burst out, filled with puss and infection representing negative feelings. Do not be afraid to voice and release your thoughts and feelings. Avoid fatty, sugar foods. Drink plenty of water and eat wholesome foods. Plenty of outdoor exercise and positive thought affirmation.

Abscess
Inner self conflicting with outer world. Unable to find release with causes eruptions through the skin. Learn to find inner peace. Do not dwell on the past. A need to place healthy vitamins and herbs needed to cleanse the liver, pancreas and kidneys, which will also help cleanse the blood. Water is a powerful healing agent, swim, drink plenty of water and eat fruit and vegetables.

Arthritis
Life has become too hard. There is a need to open your inner child and stop thinking you are growing old. A need to be more open and flexible to yourself and others.

Burns
Rushing around. Lack of concentration. Fire cleanses, but also burns. A need for cleansing negative patterns and removing excess anger. Placing yourself in situations that become heated, angry, even violent. Find inner peace. Remove yourself from dramas and people who wish to hurt you. Slow down and breathe. Breath therapy as well as meditation will help you to find courage and peace.

Boils
Excess inner anger brewing to the surface. A need for releasing pent up emotions. Swimming, walking, sunshine and a healthy diet with minimum meat products will help ease emotions and balance the body. Inner healing therapy will help to control the outbursts.

Cuts
Slow down!!! The mind wanders to emotional hurts, causing a loss of concentration. Emotional hurts cause us to mutilate ourselves. Subconscious need to hurt ourselves as others have caused us pain. Spilling blood. Spilling tears. Have a good cry. Talk to someone who can help you make sense of emotional hurts and past traumatic issues.

Colds and Flu's
A need for a clearing of toxins, negative thought patterns and people from our lives. A warning to slow down. Excess drugs, caffeine and alcohol in our bodies. Needing to retreat from the world. Take time off and do things that make you feel better. Always helping others and forgetting your own needs. You body is asking you to cleanse old patterns, ways and diet.

Circulatory System
Blood is life force energy needed to sustain life. If their are problems with your circulation then your life is out of balance. Order is needed. Create new life experiences. A change in job, relationships and home life is needed to open the blocked channels.

Constipation
Fear of letting go. Holding on to old emotions and thoughts that are no longer of any use. Too much congestion building up inside. You have become to hard. Bend a little and find forgiveness in yourself and others. Drink plenty of water, eat more fresh fruit and vegetables as well as exercise.

Diarrhoea
Over anxious, excited or agitated with your life and the way it is unfolding. Poisoned words, accusations, lies and deceptive people. The body cannot handle the negative thoughts, feelings and food you are placing into it. Try and live your life in an honest way and avoid people who cause you fear and worry, betrayal and hurt. Watch what you place and mix together within your body and in your life.

Diabetes
Lacking the sweet things in life. You have not lived your life the way it was destined. Living in the past. Childhood issues where you feel cheated of a better life. Unforgiving of old hurts. A strict diet, medical intervention and alternative therapy will help you to release and heal.

Digestive
Problems arise to the digestive system when we are unable to perceive in an open and truthful way. Excessive stress. Overreaching and constant worrying. A need to regulate your eating habits and to find balance in work and play.

Eczema
Womb issues, as well as allergic to life. Try and focus on your dreams and goals and try and achieve them one by one with conviction and dedication. You may have been witness to distressing events and issues, causing an allergic reaction to life. Avoid dairy foods and products that have additives and excess toxins.

Eyes
Problems with the eyes indicate not seeing things clearly or honestly in your life. Long sighted - Can't see in the now. Short sighted - Always looking to the future.

Ears
Refusing to hear the truth. Refusing to learn. Stuck in old beliefs.

Feet
A lack of courage to move forward in your life. A lack of motivation. Tired with your life and how it is moving forward.

Headaches
Constant worrying, and tension. Being stubborn and hard headed Always thinking, worrying, stressing, planning without putting into action. Thoughts that lead to frustration.

Hands
Holding something in or not letting something or someone go. Not giving the right hand. Not taking the left hand.

Itching Nerves.
Nervous tension. Aggravated and upset about something. A need to scratch away at something that feels untrue.

Kidneys
Not allowing forgiveness. Being lied to and deceived, even though you know the truth. Not allowing your life to flow and move forward.

Knees
Always critizing others. Refusing to give things a chance of succeeding. Refusing to compromise with others. Stubborn

Liver
Holding feelings inside. Deep hurt, abuse and violence causing negative side affects. tired of your life. A need for change, cleansing and readdressing your life.

Neck
Life has become a strain. Disappointment. Thinking too much. Bad sleeping patterns. Giving to much without any rewards.

Legs
Overworked. Afraid of what the future will bring. A sense of nothing positive coming in the future. Unable to move forward in your life.

Rashes
Angry at yourself. Something arising from deep within. Hidden pain or blocked traumatic events.

Respiratory System
Not breathing in positive life force that sustains you. Unable to move forward. Your environment is cluttered with too much stress, fear and worry.

Sinuses
Your environment feels blocked and unclean. A need to clear away excesses in your life. A sense that something is about to happen.

Sciatica
Feeling trapped. Never enough time for oneself. Caught in the middle of dramas.

Mouth, Teeth & Gums
No self confidence. A sense of failure at something not working out the way it should be. Hard work with very little rewards. A viscous tounge.

Throat
Keeping something repressed inside. Not prepared to accept a situation

Ulcers
Repressed anger that is kept hidden inside. Being judged by others harshly. In a destructive relationship, fearful and repressed. Wanting to lash out at someone but fearful too leaving an acid taste in the mouth. Something fearful eating away at you

Varicose veins.
Putting others needs before your own. Always carrying all the burdens. Not allowing yourself to rest.

Authors Details: Leonie Faye

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 8:23 PM EST

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Growing Pains

Initiations For Growth

Life is about growth, which is wonderful, though not always easy. Indeed, many of life’s lessons can be painful or difficult. Yet, such challenges are often the ones that present the most opportunity for spiritual growth. Initiations for growth come in many forms. In fact, we can view every challenge in life as an opportunity to learn and grow. While these disruptions in life are not easy, they are necessary.

The challenges the universe sends us can seem unbearable at times: a job we don’t want to spend another day at, a broken heart that feels as if it will never heal, or a long and painful illness. And then, there are the challenges that can be just as scary because we are being called to step up to the plate in ways that we may think we are not yet ready for: overcoming our fears in order to realize a lifelong dream, leaving behind a situation or people in our life that we may have outgrown, or moving across the world for our dream job or life partner.

At such times, it can feel as if the world is testing us and that life is asking more of us than we think we can give. We may feel uncomfortable, frightened, and unsure of what to do. However, life isn’t so much going against us as it is encouraging us to grow. During these periods, we can grow stronger by putting one foot in front of the other, as we work through our challenges. We may be asked to let go of old safety measures, shift old patterns of behavior, or step into the abyss of the unknown. When we do rise to the occasion, we end up better off for having made that journey. Not only do we end up learning and growing, but we inevitably become more compassionate to the challenges of others and wiser in the ways of the world. Our faith in the universe also grows because, ultimately, we can’t help but realize how much we are supported and taken care of at all times. When we are in the midst of a growing period, it is not easy to see our reward, but it is there, waiting for us to grow big enough to reach it.

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 7:42 PM EST

Updated: Tuesday, 23 December 2008 6:29 AM EST

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Warning Signs


Just as the universe wants to provide for our needs, it also seeks to protect us from dangerous situations, destructive relationships, and even minor inconveniences. Frequently in our lives, perhaps everyday, we encounter psychic red flags warning us of potential problems or accidents. We may not always recognize the signs. However, more often than not, we may choose to ignore our intuition when it tells us that "something just isn’t right."

Red flags often come in the form of feelings urging us to pause for a moment, listen to our intuition, and reconsider. We may even experience a "bad" feeling in our bellies. This is a red flag letting us know that there may be a problem. We may not even know what the red flag is about. All we know is that the universe is trying to wave us in a different direction. We just have to pay attention and go another way. We may even wonder whether we are paranoid or imagining things. However, when we look back at a situation or relationship where there were red flags, it becomes easy to understand exactly what those warning signs meant. More often than not, a red flag is not a false warning. Rather, it is the universe’s way of informing us, through our own innate guidance system, that our path best lies elsewhere.

We may try to ignore the red flags waving our way, dismissing our unease as illogical. Yet it is always in our best interest to pay attention to them. For example, we may meet someone who outwardly seems perfect. They are intelligent, attractive, and charming. Yet, for some reason, being around them makes us feel uneasy. Any interactions we have with them are awkward and leave us feeling like there is something "off" about the situation. This is not necessarily a bad person. But, for some reason, the universe is directing us away from them. Red flags are intended with our best interests at heart. No harm can ever come from stopping long enough to heed a red flag. Pay attention to any red flags that pop up. The universe is always looking out for you.

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 7:21 PM EST

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  http://www.cherokee.org/flash/christmas/2003/HolidayCard2003.html

Two of the most common Cherokee Christmas greetings are Tsisa kohi-iga adehvga; "Jesus today is born."
Ulihelisdi danistayohihv; "We rejoice that they go shooting,"

Why would this expression become a Christmas greeting? The Cherokee language gives us a window into the history and development of holiday traditions.

In the days before refrigeration, freshness was essential. If you were planning to have turkey or goose or quail or venison for Christmas dinner, somebody had to go shooting, preferably that day. Even as a teenager (hey! not as long ago as many of you might think), I remember hunting on Christmas morning in the South. We seldom (never!) shot anything, and went home to cook what was in the freezer. But at least we had gone shooting on Christmas morning, and tradition was fulfilled.

Another reason for the expression: Cherokee communities in the South and Southwest borrowed the Spanish custom of celebrating Christmas with firecrackers. The same expression was kept, but this time 'they' refers to the firecrackers, not the hunters, which go shooting.

Santa Claus is called "he shoots firecrackers", or Distayohi. Aneha (he brings) didanedi (gifts) to nigada (all) the diniyotli osda (good children). He may place them under the atsina (cedar tree), which as a reward for keeping vigil all night soon after the creation of the world, keeps its leaves all year. Distayohi's sleigh is drawn by galiquogi (seven) awi (deer).

While the old Cherokee spiritual practices are very much alive, Cherokee today are predominantly Baptists and Methodists. As adaptable monotheists, Cherokees had less trouble than some Indian nations in accommodating the Christian message.


By Brian Wilkes, published Dec 17, 2007

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 1:53 PM EST

Updated: Sunday, 21 December 2008 6:30 PM EST

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Optimistic energy today may find you making big plans far into the future. Your hopeful aspect enjoys making long-range plans, but you also feel confident that these are realistic and attainable. This allows you to move forward with your plans without confusion or delay, which can help bring them to fruition sooner. It always feels good to have something to work toward, but it’s also important to leave room for the universe to move in and through our plans. It may have something better for us than we could have imagined for ourselves, so these plans may only get us headed in the right direction. Today make your plans and move joyfully forward, expecting the universe to bring wonderful surprises along the way.

Making specific plans is an act of creation and gives the universe direction for its organizing power. But we must keep in mind that we are cocreators and that we are making our plans based on our limited view of the future.

When we communicate with the universe in meditation, we may receive direction and be able to align ourselves and our plans with the universe’s broader view. But we must allow the universe to unfold our lives before us, using its knowledge of synchronicity to have us at the right place at the right time, even if it happens on a different schedule than we had hoped.

So today make your plans and follow them while listening for the universe to whisper in your ear to create something even more wonderful.

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 1:40 PM EST

Updated: Sunday, 21 December 2008 1:46 PM EST

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Native Americans believe that animals have much to teach us as they are messengers of Great Spirit..

In Native American Culture a Power Totem Animal is an animal symbol that is there to guide them through their entire life..

There are three other types of totems: A Journey Totem that is with you for a period or phase of your life perhaps anywhere from a week to a year..

A Visiting Totem who comes briefly with a message for the moment. It could be like a gentle nudge or a slap in the face calling us to awaken to a certain situation...

A Shadow Totem is an animal who initially you may fear.

 They represent the hidden side of yourself and will soon become your allies after certain initiations giving you the opportunity to overcome your fears...

How do I know who my Totem Animal is?...

Totem animals come through to people in many ways including:.. 

Asking spiritual animal power cards which are a set of cards with different animals created especially for exploring the lessons they have to teach us... Seeing a particular animal all the time ie. in books, when your out walking, on sign posts. Having a favourite animal or one that you are particularly drawn to, especially when going on spiritual journeys.....

 An interesting way to discover which animals medicine you could learn from is to pick up a wild life book and with your eyes closed and the intent of finding your totem animal open it up seeing what page it opens to... You may come across the hair or feathers of a certain animal on a medative walk...

You may hear the call of an animal and be intrigued to learn whose call it was ( maybe whilst walking with the intend of a spiritual quest to find your power animal) You can call on the power of a particular animal to assist you in any area of your life...

 For example if you would like assistance bringing abundance into your life call on buffalo... This short list will help you discover why you are drawn to certain animals and the gifts they bring you...

Bear....
Bear is known for its period of hibernation. Bear can help us with the ability to turn inward to access our strength and honor your nature cycles. He teaches us when it is time to act and when it is time to be still.

Beaver....
Has an amazing ability to build and create. Beavers can help you solve problems by creating solid solutions

Coyote...
Is known as the trickster. He calls on us to look truthfully at our selves and our behavior.

Crow......
a messenger, keeper of sacred law who sees with a unified eye (non-duality)

Deer...
Deer is alert and a symbol of sensitivity and kindness.

 Dolphin....
 Dolphins are messengers between water and sky. They are playful and intelligent. They bring the message of harmony and balance.

Eagle..

A symbol of freedom and perspective. As a representation of great spirit eagle carries our prayers to the sky. He teaches us to fly.

Elk..
Elk teaches about stamina, the importance of pacing yourself enabling you to successfully complete your chosen task

Fox..
Is cunning and clever he moves with the utmost discretion. Fox teaches us to slow down and observe.

Frog..
Assists with the cleansing of our emotions. With the element of water frog shows us how to start afresh.

 Hawk...
A symbol of observation and awareness. Horse.. Represents strength and freedom

Horse..
Represents strength and freedom. Horse teaches us how to use our power gracefully.

Mole..
Explores below the surface by digging a little deeper therefore he helps us with our subconscious minds. Mole will help you explore the hidden parts of yourself.

Moose..
Moose teaches us to be proud of our accomplishments. Otter.. Is the master at enjoying life.

 Otter..
is playful and chatty. The otter reminds us that play is a important aspect to enjoying our lives fully...

Owl..
Represents wisdom. Owl has amazing vision bringing the gift of insight.

 Rabbit..
A symbol of fertility. Rabbit help us reveal our hidden talents.

Raven..
Raven is the messenger from spirit world. He represents mystery

Snake..
Symbolizes transformation and the shedding of ones skin.

 Spider..
Shows us the connection of all life through the power of her web.

Squirrel..
is prepared for anything that life may present. They are extremely adaptable and teach us to trust that with preparation our own life will be simple and safe.

Turtle..
Is protected by her shell. She represents mother earth to some tribes.

 Whale..
 Are the record keepers of the ocean. They bring us the gift of telepathy and teach us the value of sound.

Wolf..
Is a great teacher. He helps you find the answers within yourself. Associated with the moon wolf will help you develop your intuition.

Posted by Susan@Healing Journeys at 1:26 PM EST

Updated: Sunday, 21 December 2008 1:32 PM EST

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