On Monday our nation experienced once again a tragedy involving the loss of innocent lives, and the wounding of many others.  When “bad” things happen we have two choices.  We can send love or breed fear.  The more shocking and massive the horrific event, the more we are apt to be drawn into the latter of these choices.  But we must consider that we always have choice, and that the one we make is immensely important, for ourselves and for the entire planet.

I just read a report of this troubling event.  It stated that the sidewalk in front of the house of the 8 year old boy who lost his life said, “Peace.” How profound.  Clearly a choice for love over fear.  Let us all know that at this moment, and in every moment, we can send love, prayers of support, healing, and hope for those who have suffered and for their families.  Let us all try to make the tough choice of sending love over the easy one of breeding fear.  If we cannot reach for love because we are just too triggered, let us ask for the strength not to descend further into the darkness of hate, revenge, punishment, and fear.  Let us try to see the bigger picture where there are no victims, but wounds to heal and hearts to soften.

Let us understand that “bad things” do not happen to “good people.”  In fact, things happen and our invitation is not to judge, but to understand.  To be part of the loving solution, not the fear-based problem.  May Boston heal.  May the families of those hurt and lost know that the mandate for “Peace” is louder than ever.

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Today is Good Friday.  It is the most intense, painful, and sad day of the year in the Christian tradition.  Many of us can feel this palpable heaviness each year on this day, and even as this day approaches, through to Easter Sunday.  I’ve been thinking about the “good” in Good Friday.

Some believe in the literal version of the life of Christ, his crucifixation and resurrection.  Some believe the story as metaphor.  For some, Jesus held no special Divine role, and was simply a Jewish man, the son of a carpenter.

For those of us who have some special interest in the story of the crucifixition, I offer some thoughts.  What if Jesus was showing us who we really are (in the style of that particular era)?  Is the story really about the crucifixtion, or is the point of truth really the resurrection and ascension?  (Should churches have a man dying on a cross as the visual center point, or rather a glowing image of a radiant, healthy Christ?)  Is the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection our clarion call to self-realization?  Is it our invitation to know that we are truly Divine as was Jesus, that we too “will do these and greater things?”

Did Jesus suffer and die for our sins (as the Church teaches,) or was he showing us in no uncertain terms that sin (i.e. failure, error, mistake, etc.) is an illusion, a delusion, a nightmare of human misunderstanding born of fear?  Is the crucifixtion the dream (nightmare) and the resurrection + ascension the reality?  Do we wake up from the dream or into it?  What is “real” and what does “real” even mean?  (As we now know from quantum science, that which we can perceive with our five senses does not define what is “real.”  In fact, it is only about 4% of what truly exists.  We simply cannot perceive the other 96% with our five senses.)

So what is “good” about Good Friday?  It is good to recognize who our teachers are, where the wisdom presents itself, and how we are invited into Enlightenment.  Jesus clearly knew who he was.  Do we know who we are?  He could perform “miracles” precisely because he knew who he was (Divine and whole) and he knew who we are (Divine and whole).  He clearly told us, “You too will do these and greater things” (miracles, that is).  So why don’t we?  And when we do, why don’t we notice?  Why don’t we consciously claim ownership of our ability to perform miracles?  Do we have “the eyes to see and the ears to hear” beyond the limited scope of our five senses?  Herein lies the “good” in Good Friday.  It is the portal to the greatest lesson ever taught in the current World Age of human history.  Consider this, and learn your lessons well.

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Wow…what a fantastic time we are living in!   We are closing out a World Age, beginning The Year of the Dragon, and all this is happening in The Age of Aquarius!  (Any more excitement and we’d likely all vaporize!)  Lori & I explored these topics in our recent Chai Chat show — listen & enjoy! 

January 23rd marks the official start of The Year of the Dragon!  It’s the only mythical “animal” in the Chinese zodiac!  It is a dramatic time, a time to think big!  The more spectacular, the more unusual, and the more bizarre, the better the chances of success!  Taking place every 12 years, the Year of the Dragon is “lucky” as the Chinese Dragon is looked upon as the ultimate symbol of good fortune.  The Dragon is also a symbol of divine protection and vigilance.  Dragons are referred to as a divine mythical creature that brings with it ultimate abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. 

So this is the year to take off your emergency brake!  Unpack your boa and spikey heels!  Get a new do (hair, that is!) and cast your caution to the wind!  The currents of cosmic support are beneath you and support is all around you (especially your Tribe!)   No matter what Chinese animal sign you were born into, this is YOUR YEAR!  And for you Dragons….woooohooo for youuuu!

We are also in the astrological Age of Aquarius.  Each age lasts approximately 2,150 years.  The transition between ages lasts about 280 years.  It is said that the keyword for Aquarius is Enlightenmnent!  The destiny of humankind in the Age of Aquarius is the revelation of truth and the expansion of consciousness. 

Author Ray Grasse, in  his book Signs of the Times, suggests that if you want help navigating through the Age of Aquarius, you should leave room for silence in your life (preferably involving a connection to the Absolute), and resist the deadening of your world.  So instead of filling your life with manufactured goods or artificiality, bring living organic things into your life.  Furthermore you need to maintain a compassionate heart; be involved in a network or group; become more self-reliant; avoid being hypnotized by the “group trance,” and take control of your everyday attitudes (i.e. do not depend upon external events for your inner fulfillment).

So is our Tribe right on time, or what???!!  How totally in divine alignment we are!  And our invitation is to each of YOU.  Re-read the passage above, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and imagine how you can move closer into alignment with the current cosmic energies.  After all, having the wind in your sails sure beats swimming upstream!

Once you finish your peaceful envisioning, click on the latest audio — Aquarius: Let the Sun Shine In!  Bet you’ll be out of your chair dancing in The Year of the Dragon!  (Go to: “Enlightened Life Lovers” – Sign up & join the Tribe!)

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