Source: www.collective-evolution.com | Original Post Date: November 20, 2014 –

In her article, “Master of Love” author Emily Smith states that of all the couples that get married, only 3 in 10 remain in healthy, happy marriages, as psychologist Ty Tashiro points out in his book “The Science of Happily Ever After.”

Every day in June, the most popular wedding month of the year, about 13,000 American couples will say “I do,” committing to a lifelong relationship that will be full of friendship, joy and love that will carry them forward to their final days on this earth.

The Study Of Marriage

Social scientists first started studying marriages by observing them in action in the 1970’s in response to a crisis: married couples were divorcing at unprecedented rates. Worried about the impact these divorces would have on the children of the broken marriages, psychologists decided to cast their scientific net on couples, bringing them into the lab to observe them and determine what the ingredients of a healthy, lasting relationship were.

Ida Lawrence, Contributor
Waking Times

When I set out to write on race, not as an advocate of something but as a communication, there is an inherent challenge: what can stretch across these extreme divisions? We already know the heart is the key, and we know this because as a child, we loved instinctively, without fear. Then came the programming, taking us far away from instinctive and authentic.

Very sadly, people who would be tender and understanding if they knew the experience and felt the pain of the ‘other’, are caught in a net of hate. Can talking and listening have an effect on that? I believe so… as a matter of fact, I know so.

Who in the wider world wants to deeply consider racism, and what the divides mean at this crucial time? Not many, I suspect. But those of us who tend toward heart-centered awareness may be ready for this conversation, because of the self-knowledge that we have gained, and the Divine Within that we are returning to.

MANIFESTATION PROCESS   It is your Higher Self that wrote the script for what you wish to experience during this lifetime. It is imperative that you learn to tune into your Inner Guidance, especially when setting conscious intentions. You may feel a gut reaction or knowingness as to whether your request is appropriate for you. If your prayer involves others, always check with their Higher Self for permission to intercede. In all cases, ask for what is for the highest good for yourself and all concerned and finally, add the statement that you would like to experience this gracefully.

Be clear on what it is you wish to occur. Empower the request by visualizing the outcome, using your five senses. Know that the more passion and fervor that is placed into this dream, the more likely we are to know that you are serious and want this to occur. There is one other point we wish to make. We have the ability to see much more than you, so we may take liberties and fulfill your dream in a way that is similar or even better than what you requested, although it may not come in the way you expect.

God said:

When you feel somber and perhaps deprived, this is a signal to be good to yourself. You are taking life too seriously. You are wearing black or dark gray. Find a happier color, pastel or bold. There are so many shades of green. Pick one that makes you smile. Pink is good. Yellow is fabulous. How many colors are there? You have so many colors to choose from. Throw out the dark colors, and brighten your life.

We are talking about your life. Perhaps you don’t appreciate your life right now. Here is a tonic. What flower would you like to be? So many flowers to choose from.

A dandelion always likes to be picked. A dandelion is so peppy. Always a good choice. Maybe you like buttercups better. Doesn’t matter. It’s up to you.

How about an iris or violets by the dingle? Lavender and bluets?

How about wild roses and rose petals and rose petal jam? Or a huge pink peony?

Take a walk and pick a flower. Put it in your lapel.

This is life We are celebrating. Have a feast. What is your favorite food? Have it! Celebrate today. You are not at a funeral. You are here today to value life.

Always say thank you for gifts given to you. Do not be resistant to gifts given to you. Recognize a gift when you see one.

Dance. Sing. Skip-to-my-lou. Make up a jingle or a slogan. Live today to your heart’s content.

Zen Gardner, Guest
Waking Times

It’s reality check time. When you realize the person or persons you’re delivering an important message to doesn’t want to hear it nor do anything about it, and in fact vehemently rejects it and humiliates and even punishes you for bringing it up, it’s time to take the hint.

The so-called rulers have no interest in our petitions, protests and even demonstrations of disapproval. While supposedly being elected to represent our interests, those concerns we have are clearly the last thing they have in mind. It couldn’t possibly be any clearer than it is today.

Oh they’ll do a little sidestep or pretend to make some slight adjustment to calm the masses down and allay a few fears or grievances, but their overall program generally goes on. At least in this current paradigm of control.

Delayed and partial reactions are fundamentally non-reactions.

The real point or core of the issue is very rarely being addressed. Because they aren’t serving us. In their minds we are serving them and do it best when we think we’re free. So this kind of foot dragging lip service is just part of keeping the illusion of freedom up.

HJ: This is some powerful wisdom distilled into bite sized chunks that you can start applying in your life immediately.  If you are looking for a shift, you’ve found it.  Enjoy…

– Truth

12 Little Known Laws of Mindfulness (That Will Change Your Life)

By Marc Chernoff | Marc and Angel

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.”
– Carl Jung

Mindfulness as a daily ritual is the ultimate challenge and practice.  It’s a way of living, of being, of seeing, of tapping into the full power of your humanity.

At its core, mindfulness is…

• Being aware of what’s happening in the present moment without wishing it were different
• Enjoying each pleasant experience without holding on when it changes (which it will)
• Being with each unpleasant experience without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t)

For all intents and purposes, the reality of the situation is this:  a big red dot with YOU ARE HERE written above it.  You have been blessed, make the most of it. ~ Creator

https://thecreatorwritings.wordpress.com/2015/08/31/you-are-here/