War. Hate. Abuse of power. Killing. Separation. Destruction. World leaders. Lack of compassion, understanding & acceptance.

Ego.

I just don't "get" it.

Hmm, I think of a couple of things here. One would be positive news and things going on which are good.

Another is sharing about fear, pain, insecurity so that we could see that we all have the same issues and by sharing can support one another in healing. Sometimes just saying something or sharing is enough.

Truth. In relationship. In politics. With our Selves.

How much change is taking place, despite how slowly it may seem to be happening.

Solutions. Solutions to poverty, conflict etc.

As David Usher sings, "love will save the day."

That's what comes to mind at this moment. From the place I am at.

I have to say that I have always been drawn to it. Even when I did not know what it was. When I was younger I did not understand why I thought of certain things nor had knowledge I had not learned in school or why I was curious about the human heart and condition of the world.

I recently moved and found several papers I had written in grade school about astrology, about how the solution to World peace is that each person must first love themselves, that it begins within ourselves and another on a robot machine teacher - we are talking the 70's here! I also remembered a project I did on solar power - my mom helped me build a model of a solar house with panels on the roof and all!

In my teens I got a job selling jewellery with a woman who worked with semi-precious stones and learned about the power and energy of stones and in the early 90's began to learn about and work with aromatherapy. It was around that time I met my friend Jane who was making beeswax candles and selling them at craft shows but I could feel she was a healer and had much more power to heal within her. She now has a very successful company selling aroma crystal products which incorporate both aromatherapy and vibrational healing properties.

In addition to all the above I took a course on "Death & Dying in other Cultures" which lead to me writing an essay on death within life caused by abuse & rebirth through healing. Something about the paper resonated with my prof who recommended I read "The Courage to Heal" and I was off on a guided spiritual and healing journey.

Many more interesting adventures, encounters with healers and others on the path and learning opportunities later and here I am.

How interesting to write all this down. I love the daily questions and reflections.

Tatiana

Waaay back to kindergarten up to grade 6 at events which took place which shaped who I have been and defences I set up to "protect" myself but which no longer serve me.

And into the future to the spring and where my career could go - and where I want it to - while Being true to myself, growing and expanding and achieving and maintaining balance and living into my purpose and continuing to create financial stability for the present and future.

I am always amazed at how timely the questions are.

No I do not give myself enough time if late. In fact it has been almost 6 months of work focused life with little time to run, cycle, walk along the river, cook, chill out and visit with friends and family. I am now burnt out and looking very forward to a trip to Hawaii in two months.

Of course as a result of this I am not as present as I'd like to be in my everyday life and relationships with others as I have very little to give - not the way I wish to be.

I am doing my best but just this week have begun to let go of some things and to make decisions which will create more time and less work.

This has been forefront in my mind for some time and kept me awake last night composing letters in my mind, letting go of certain committments & responsibilities.

Thank you for the gentle reinforcement & support.