Week Five

What I did on my summer vacation

This course was very helpful to me in a number of ways, and there are several things I will take away from it.

I see now that spirituality and religion are not the same thing. I have been unable to find a church family that fits how I feel, and from now on I'm going to see that as a good thing. Spirituality is a more personal thing, and if my needs are met inside a church, then I will seek them elsewhere.

I will ask myself what I want more often. I will be more in tune with myself and my personal goals and focus less on what others expect of me.

I will look for instances of coincidence and be more open to what they may be telling me.

I will pay more attention to my dreams. Last night I had a dream that I needed to get to my Grandmother, and when I found her I took her sick sick body from those who were caring for her and held her with love and peace as she died. I think this may have something to do with something that is happening to a friend of mine right now, but I don't know what I can do to help. Just be there I guess. Love and Peace.

Last week Vanda suggested looking at myself in the mirror each morning and evening and saying "I love you, Shirley. You are beautiful." I have tried that a few times but it makes me cry. I guess crying is okay; I have certainly done enough of it. I will try that some more. I'm also using this affirmation.

I also was encouraged to learn more about my spiritual gifts. My Mt. St. Helens dream was very much like Vanda's Space Shuttle experience. I also remember thinking that others must have seen the same dream. I very much doubt I would "be a psychic" but I just might be "the old woman with all the cats". She is very wise, and she sees things others don't know to look for. I could be her, or she could be me, whichever way it goes. I have a book on tape on order from the library that my friend recommended about past lives. It is called Eternal Return: How to Remember and Heal Your Past Lives by Roger Woolger. I will post a review on the "Life Path Cafe" Bulletin board if it turns out to be helpful.

Thank you all for sharing your insights.
Thank You Vanda for a wonderful class.

Blessings to you all
Shirley_c

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