Are You a Gutless Wonder?

I find it takes guts to follow your heart when everyone around you is afraid of rocking the boat.

Last night I watched one of my favourite films, Strictly Ballroom, which, for me, represents what it means to follow my heart regardless.

Scott Hastings, a talented ballroom dancer wants to do his own steps, which would mean breaking the Australian Dance Federation rules. Scott's mother is dead set against him doing his own steps because she knows he will end up losing the competition. Scott's partner, Liz Holt, is not very keen on dancing new steps either. She ends up dumping Scott and links up with Ken Railings, who is very popular with the Australian Dance Federation judges. There is now only three weeks until the next big competition. Will Scott find a suitable partner in time?

Scott's dream of dancing his own steps comes true instantly in the form of plain-Jane beginner, Fran, who has been Scott's secret admirer for a long time. Fran proposes to be his new dance partner. She says she's prepared to dance his way; she's used to making up her own steps anyway.

This is Scott's first test. When the chips are down, can he live up to his principles?

Scott is not very impressed that a beginner like Fran would dare to approach a professional dancer like himself. He refuses to consider the idea. Fran tells him he's like all the others who are too scared to break the norm. She calls him a "gutless wonder." Scott realises that Fran is right so he decides to give her a chance.

Fran and Scott arrange secret meetings every day so they can practise dancing his way. In the meantime, Scott pretends he's still looking for a partner and continues to audition prospective candidates. Scott's mother, Shirley is getting stressed about him not finding a partner. After many hours of practice, Scott decides Fran is ready. Just as he's about to introduce Fran as his new dancing partner, Scott discovers that the Australian Dance Federation have paired him up with Tina Sparkle, a former champion, whose current partner is about to retire from dancing.

This is Scott's second test - what is more important: winning or being true to himself. Although Fran is very upset with the Federation's decision, she knows that Scott has a good chance of winning with Tina Sparkle. Scott feels really torn because he's been dreaming of winning the completion since he was a child. He's also falling in love with Fran. While he's deciding he has a dance with Fran. That is when the ballroom community discover that Scott has been secretly dancing with Fran, the beginner.

Scott's mother, Shirley, steps in. There's no way she wants her son to miss out on such a wonderful opportunity to dance with Tina Sparkle. She convinces Fran that she should back off and let Scott dance with Tina.

Scott comes to a decision and goes to Fran's house to tell her that he wants to dance his own steps with her, even if it means not winning the competition. When Scott meets Fran's parents and friends who are Spanish, he soon realises that their Paso Doble routine they have been practising is not up to scratch. Fran's parents teach them how to dance it from the heart.

While Scott has been running around trying to get himself prepared for the completion, there is a subplot involving his father, Ken, a man who is constantly being bullied by his wife, Shirley. He lets her get her way just for an easy life. The only time he's happy is when he is dancing, which he does in secret.

The next test to Scott's dreams comes from Barry Fife, the President of the Australian Dance Federation, who has been trying to make Scott follow the rules. In one scene, Barry challenges Scott, "Where would we all be if everyone made up their own steps?"

"You would be out of a job," Scott replies.

Barry comes up with an excellent plan to get Scott back on the Federation side. He tells Scott a story about his dad, Ken. Apparently in the late sixties, Ken and Shirley used to be brilliant ballroom dancers and they even won competitions. According to Barry, Ken became self-obsessed and wanted to do his own steps. He and Shirley ended up losing the completion. Since then, Ken hasn't been able to dance. This is news to Scott because he's always believed his dad doesn't dance. Scott now has another dilemma: dance his own steps and repeat his father's mistakes or follow the rules and make his parents proud. He decides to follow the rules and links up with his former partner, Liz Holt.

Scott's decision to play by the rules leaves Fran very angry and frustrated. Scott tries to explain why he's made that decision. He says it's very hard from him but Fran is not interested. She calls him a "gutless wonder" for not following his dreams. It is then Scott's father intervenes and tells him the real story. Ken never did get the opportunity to do his own steps because Shirley was too frightened of the consequences. She decided to dance with someone else who she believed would help win them the completion. They lost anyway. Ken tells Scott that since then they've been living in fear. At that moment, Scott decides he would rather be true to himself.

Scott asks Fran if she would still like to dance with him and she says yes. They end up doing the Paso Doble their way. That's when all hell breaks loose. Barry, the President of the Federation, is furious. His girlfriend switches off the music and Barry tells Fran and Scott that they have been disqualified. Ken, starts to clap, which is his way of encouraging Scott and Fran to dance anyway with or without the music. Scott and Fran follow the rhythm in their hearts and dance until the music is switched back on.

In the final scene, Ken walks over to Shirley and asks her for a dance, which he hasn't done publicly in a very long time. It's as if the spell of fear he's been under for so long has been broken. Everyone gets on the dance floor and they dance to the song "Love is in the air."

I believe making up your steps represent being true to yourself and following your heart. Someone who follows their heart is a threat to the status quo. For instance, if you are capable of getting guidance from Source, why would you need to look to a teacher? This leaves the teacher potentially out of a job and the education system at risk. The teacher will do all he can to convince you how much you need him. This is when you have to decide who you really are.

Are you a gutless wonder?

Enocia

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No Time Passes - Revisited

I was going to walk to my destination but I had a change of heart and decided to catch the bus. There was a woman at the bus stop. I said hello to her. She said she'd been waiting for ages for a bus. I said that maybe they have a reduced service because of the holiday season.

After a few minutes I said, "I can't believe the year is nearly over!"

"Me too. It only seems like yesterday when I moved to Bream Close ten years ago," she said. "My daughter was only this high. Now she's getting ready to take her GCSEs."

"Wow, that's a long time!"

As our bus was approaching I wished her Happy New Year. We got on board and she sat in front while I sat at the back.

During the journey I pondered over the concept "it only seems like yesterday." The paradox of being is no time passes and yet it appears as if time passes. The year of my birth, 1966, happened only a moment ago. Every experience I've ever had only happened a moment ago. And yet I appear to have lived for 41 years.

Since everything happened only a moment ago then time doesn't really pass. How come I don't look the way I did in 1966? Because I'm experiencing a dream of time passing. In this dream I have a dream body which experiences the effects of my dream i.e. aging.

In the dream time we collectively call 2001, I went through an emotional breakdown or breakthrough, depending on how you want to see it where I had a shift in perception. From then on, I started experiencing every day as more or less the same and yesterday as a moment ago. So when I think of my friends I haven't seen in a "while" I always remember the way they were a moment ago. It's quite a shock when I see someone I haven't seen in "ages" and see they have aged because in my reality, no time passes.

My nephew finds it quite amusing that I always look the same. He's just turned 14 and he thinks I haven't changed one bit. Why should I? No time passes!

If no time passes, how come I've had time to fit so much in? Well, it's simply that I have stretched that one moment to fit in many experiences. It's rather like when parents discover that just because they've had more children doesn't mean they have less love. They seem to have even more love for their other kids.

Love ends the dream of time passing. All I'm doing is experiencing myself as Love and stretching who I am to eternity. Then I have all the "time" in the world to fit in as much I choose to.

It only seems like a moment ago since I started this piece. No time has passed and it's finally finished.

Enocia

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Giving You the Best That I Got

This has got to be my favourite Anita Baker song and ranks there as one of my favourite songs ever.

Here's the lyrics and the video.

Enjoy.

Love always,
Enocia

Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got Lyrics

(Anita Baker, Skip Scarborough & Randy Holland)

Ain't there something I can give you
In exchange for everything you give to me
Read my mind and make me feel just fine
When I think my peace of mind is out of reach

The scales are sometimes unbalanced
And you bear the weight of all that has to be
I hope you see that you can lean on me
And together we can calm a stormy sea

We love so strong and so unselfishly
And I tell you now that I made a vow
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby
Yes I tell you now that I made a vow
I'm giving you the best that I got, honey

Everybody's got opinions
About the way they think our story's gonna end
Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill
Everybody's gonna have to think again

We love so strong and so unselfishly
They don't bother me so I'm gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got, baby
They don't bother me, said I'm gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got, listen baby

Somebody understands me
Somebody gave his heart to me
I stumbled my whole life long
Always on my own, now I'm home

My weary mind is rested
And I feel as if my home is in your arms
Fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song
And I think I want to sing it forever

We love so strong and so unselfishly
And I made a vow so I tell you now
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby
I bet everything on my wedding ring
I'm giving you the best that I got, givin' it to you baby Lyrics

Quotes of the Day - 2

"The only true law is that which leads to freedom," Jonathan said. "There is no other." --Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

"For infinity, the only worthwhile enterprise of a warrior is freedom. Any other enterprise is fraudulent." -- Don Juan from The Active Side of Infinity

Check out this Jonathan Livingston Seagull video based on the book of the same title; with songs by Neil Diamond.

And thanks for the recommendation.

Evolution versus Creation

Last night I watched an episode of the cartoon series, The Simpsons called The Monkey Suit. One thing I love about the Simpsons is that it is pure parody.

Anyway, Ned Flanders, the local Christian guy takes his kids to an exhibition of weapons but he can't get in because of the long queue. He decides to check out the evolution exhibit and is appalled to discover that the Darwinian model of evolution is being promoted, and that the exhibition is making a mockery of Creationism i.e. the belief that all life and the universe were created by some kind of deity. Ned complains to Reverend Lovejoy about this. Reverend Lovejoy gets Principle Skinner to teach Creationism as an alternative to the Evolution theory. Lisa Simpson objects to Creationism because she believes it is not scientific and brings this up at the local council meeting. The members vote to have only Creationism taught at school. Lisa ends up teaching Darwinian theory in secret but she's soon discovered and arrested for breaking the law. The system takes Lisa to court and the case is called "Lisa Simpson versus God." Lisa has to defend the Darwinian model, which she ends up winning with a little help from her family. It was hilarious!

Look what I received this morning via email from a friend.

Clearing away the dust

Is man the product of a cosmic storm?
Of fifteen billion years of cooling stew?
Did dust and hydrocarbons, clotting, form
Imperfect humans – known as “me” and “you?”

Or did genetic forces -- which began
As specks of dust in warm primordial slime,
Then protoplasm, monkey – become man,
Descendent of three billion years of time?

Or was man formed of Babylonian dust
Six thousand years ago? And did God’s breath
Give him this parody of life which must
Eventually end in dust – in death?

No. Man upon the sixth day did appear
As God’s own child, His infinite idea.

Brian Blandford
Christmas 2007

I find it interesting how my friend and I are experiencing the same idea from different perspectives. In the Simpsons' reality, Evolution is the winner. In my friend's reality, Creation is the winner. If the truth be told, I'm not bothered either way.

By the way, I highly recommend that episode of the "The Simpsons"; it is pure genius whether you are an Evolutionist, Creationist or none of the above.

Enocia

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The Many Facets of Self

As I was walking to the bus stop this morning, I was pondering on how we all share the same Self, even forms we regard as inanimate such as this computer.

I was reminded of a vision I once had in meditation when I saw myself as a diamond with infinite facets.

I noticed this man approaching me. I smiled at him and said hello. He scowled and muttered "Fuck off!" which made me chuckle.

I thought, I don't care what you're thinking I know we share the one Self - Love. I looked back at him and saw he was also looking back though he was still scowling.

I spent the rest of my bus journey marvelling at the many ways Self appears.

Peace and love to all.

Enocia

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What is the Ego?

31: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32: (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6

Nowadays there is a lot of talk about people being self-obsessed and having huge egos. What exactly is the ego? My ego is simply a tool that my True Self that is Infinite Love/Soul/Spirit has created to express self. Now I have a choice whether to surrender and let the consciousness of Self express through my ego or not. I have found that when I don't let Love express through the ego, another consciousness is going to express through. This other consciousness is the "dog eat dog" paradigm of winners and losers, where everyone dumps on everyone else.

Last night, I watched Extras Christmas Special on television. The sitcom "Extras" follows Andy Millman's journey from his job as a banker to pursue his dream as an actor. While he's waiting to hit the big time, Andy works as an Extra. Andy ends up writing a script for a sitcom called "When the Whistle Blows" which is set in a Wigan factory canteen. Andy's character has a catchphrase: "Are you having a laugh?" The comedy is very popular with TV audience but not so popular with reviewers.

The only real friend Andy has is Maggie, whom he met during his days as an Extra. While Andy has hit the big time, Maggie is still getting bit parts as an Extra, which she loathes. Whenever Andy wants to dine out at "The Ivy" restaurant, where lots of celebrities hang out, he calls on Maggie to accompany him.

Although Andy has achieved fame and fortune in his sitcom, he still craves respect from peers and critics alike. Andy decides he's had enough of playing the comedy character and he's now ready to be taken seriously. He fires his agent/manager, the clueless Darren Lamb, and signs up with Tre Cooper who is agent to the superstars. The Christmas Special follows Andy's journey to achieve his dream of being a serious actor with hilarious effects.

In one scene two has-been comedians called "Hale and Pace" arrive at "The Ivy" restaurant and request a table. The manager tells them there are no tables available and they have to book three months in advance. One of the comedians says, "But we could be dead in three months." When Andy and Maggie arrive, Andy tells the manager he hasn't booked but would still like a table. The manager is happy to offer him one, which isn't surprising as Andy is still famous. That's when he is approached by Tre, who becomes his new agent.

Andy arranges to meet up with Tre to discuss the kind of roles he would like. He dreams of being a serious actor in a film role. Tre believes that if Andy is going to move from the C-List to the top of the B-List, he's going to have to attend movie premiers, take roles in sci-fi series, and appear on reality TV shows. Andy refuses as he insists he's a serious actor. His agent persuades him to at least continue doing his sitcom "When the Whistle Blows" which audience love. Andy decides to do a one-off special set in Spain. After he's finished filming the sitcom, he announces to his audience that he has no intention of doing any more shows, which pisses off the powers that be at the BBC.

Andy is convinced he'll have people knocking at his door to offer him roles but receives no offers. He finds he can no longer get in contact with his agent. In desperation he ends up taking roles he didn't want such as playing an alien in the sci-fi "Doctor Who."

In the meantime, Andy's best friend Maggie, ends up walking out from one job as an Extra. She decides she no longer wants to be an Extra but she's not qualified to do anything else. She ends up working as a cleaner. Because of her reduced income, she has to live in a miserable bed-sit, which doesn't help her self-esteem as she already feels she has done nothing with her life. Andy is too self-obsessed to give her any emotional support.

As Andy's popularity diminishes, it affects how he's treated at the celebrity restaurant. He's now been offered the worst table in the restaurant. When he comes out of the restaurant, the paparazzi are not keen to take his photograph nor does anyone want his autograph. One day Andy and Maggie try to get a table at the restaurant and are told that they have to book in advance. This is when Andy realises he is now officially a "nobody." Maggie and Andy end up having a row about his attitude and she storms out of the restaurant leaving him sitting at the restaurant bar fuming at being refused entry. He knows his agent, Tre, is in the restaurant with another client. He forces his way in to speak to Tre.

Andy asks Tre why he hasn't been returning his phone calls and not offering him roles. Tre tells him he can't help him until he knows what he really wants: fame and fortune; or to be a serious actor. Andy says he would like both. Tre tells him very few people can have both and Andy isn't in that category. Andy decides he wants to have fame and fortune and will do whatever it takes.

The next role he's offered is "Celebrity Big Brother" where he meets other has-been and wannabe celebrities who are hoping their time in the "Big Brother" household will kick-start their careers. Andy starts to realise that he's not happy being in the celebrity household. He can now see how he's sold his soul to the devil. He rants on about how shallow the world of celebrity is. He also apologises to Maggie for treating her badly then he walks out of "Big Brother."

Outside, Andy meets his agent, Tre, who has arranged for him to have a press conference. Tre tells Andy that he can now sell his story to newspapers and the world is now his oyster. Andy decides he no longer wants to be part of that world and sneaks out through the backdoor where Maggie is waiting for him. The programme ends with he and Maggie driving away with Andy suggesting they go somewhere where nobody knows who he is.

In "Extras" Andy let his craving for more fame and glory express through his ego and he ended up alienating his best friend. It was only when he finally "woke up" that he realised that what he really wanted was to live by his principles. Only then was he offered the world which he declined.

I believe we all go through those tests when we have to decide what we really, really want. Do you want what the world has to offer or what your true self has to offer? You could end up having both fame and fortune and still live by your principles.

My ego is the tool for my True Self to express self.

Enocia

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The Two Paths

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Isaiah 55: 1-2

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6: 24

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. Psalm 82: 6-7

I have found that in every moment I have two decisions: do I follow the path of my True Self as Love or do I go with what society and the world says is true. One choice is usually for free and the other is one you have to sweat blood and guts for.

I remember years ago I did some voluntary work at the local Women's Centre. At the time I was exploring my identity as a woman. I got to meet women from different backgrounds. I was also thinking about going into therapy because I believed there was some childhood issues I needed to deal with. I had already seen two therapists but I didn't feel they were suitable. At the Women's Centre I met this woman who called herself a spiritual counsellor. She offered sessions for free at her house and invited me for a session.

At our first session I felt myself opening up and I poured out everything that I was unhappy with, which I attributed to experiences I had had as a child. I ranted and raved for about two hours and wailed like a banshee. I was so embarrassed to cry in front of that woman as I always saw crying as weak. After I had exhausted myself, the counsellor suggested that I visualise all those people who had hurt me and then forgive them. Forgive? That's way too simple and naive an approach! I thought we were going to spend months discussing this not forgiveness. Besides, how could I forgive them when they didn't believe they had done anything wrong? The counsellor said I was welcome to return the next week. Before I left, I went to the bathroom where I repaired my makeup and silently vowed I would never return to that "mad" woman again. Forgiveness? Bloody cheek!

One day at a creative writing evening class I was attending, I heard this woman talking about her therapy sessions. I asked for her therapist's details and made an appointment to see her. Her approach was exactly what I had in mind where I can talk and she analyses me. She encouraged me to record my dreams. The only catch was I couldn't afford our weekly sessions because I was a student and living on pittance. My therapist offered to charge me half the amount and we agreed to meet about once every two weeks. In between our sessions, she recommended books for me to read to enable me to understand my psyche. Fortunately, I didn't have to buy them; I borrowed them from her library. She also advised me to join a women's support group which I attended. I still found it quite hard trying to make my student grant stretch to include therapy sessions. I ended up seeing her for about six months until one day I realised I no longer needed to be in therapy. (See The Causeless Cause).

As you can see, I was offered the way of Love and forgiveness which came for free but I wasn't open to that approach. I ended up experiencing a way that I could relate to, which I couldn't even afford. It's good to know that the Universe was supporting my beliefs anyway.

Years later, I had a knee injury. I spent about two years looking for a cure and seeing various therapists. After I had depleted my resources, I turned to God and asked for HIS help. God showed me a vision of myself running. There came a point when I ran for a bus and my knee was perfect. (See The Gift of Unbelief). How much did God's vision cost me? Not a single penny.

Years ago I was feeling very depressed. At the time I was temping and I wasn't happy doing it. I knew that being someone's secretary wasn't my destiny. I wanted a whole new direction, a new life, but I didn't know how to go about it.

One day I heard a Voice within me telling me to get out my notebook. The Voice started dictating to me affirmations such as:

I AM Love
I AM Peace
I AM Joy
I AM Power
I AM Wisdom
I AM Freedom
I AM Fulfilment
I AM That I AM

And so it went on. I was soon called up for a week's contract but it turned out there wasn't much typing so I ended up writing out I AM affirmations in my notebook.

The Voice told me that I already had everything within me and when I affirm as the I AM, I am calling it forth. I was told that the I AM within me, my God Presence, would teach me Her way of doing things, as opposed to the world's way. I was to follow no one but trust in my God Presence.

I wish I could say everything was easy. It was difficult for me to accept this. How could I possibly think I can be God with affirmations? There was also my Christian programming to contend with that says the only way to God is through Jesus. I also realised I was frightened of experiencing my own greatness. And I didn't have to pay for it, which meant it must have little or no value.

Gradually I started to trust in mySelf. I realised I didn't need to channel anyone but to simply be the I AM and let the I AM express as my experiences. I also realised that I have my own unique path and blueprint that I am here to follow and share with others.

In case you're wondering how much it has cost me to express my I AM? Zilch.

By the way, I'm not saying that a way is wrong because you have to pay for it. I am very much aware we live in a reality where money is used as exchange. As long as people still believe that we need to earn our good, then we'll continue to have an exchange system where money is part and parcel of that reality. I do believe that even that money can come for free when you trust in Love.

So there you have it, I'm always given two choices in every moment: the Love I AM or follow the world's way.

I AM Infinite Love.

Enocia

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Slow Boat to China

"I see every day as me. Every day is an opportunity to learn more about myself. I then encounter people or have experiences that give me further insights about myself, which I record in my blogs." Me, Mine, My, Myself and I are One;

Last night my bus journey was painfully slow. At one point the driver stopped at a bus stop for about five minutes. I knew it was because he was early. I understand that bus drivers get into trouble when they arrive early, but it's OK for them to arrive late.

The bus continued to chugger along, stopping longer than usual at each bus stop.

What the bloody hell is going on? Why have I caught this slow boat to China? It was then it all made sense.

Earlier during the day I had put out an intention for the day to pass slowly because I wanted to have fun experimenting with time. (See Moving at Snail's Pace). The day had passed slowly, and I seem to have all the time in the world, which was a lot of fun. The only snag was because I forgot to specify how long I wanted that experience to last, it kept on going. No wonder I ended up catching a bus that had way too much time to kill.

When I got off that bus, the next bus arrived in no time at all. I felt like I was in two minds; part of me wanted to get home quickly while another part wanted to continue moving at snail's pace. A few stops down the road, I noticed my final bus was waiting at a bus stop and the drivers were changing shifts. I had to decide whether to get off and catch that bus, which would take me all the way home. I couldn't be bothered to get off. I mean, there is no rush, is there? The bus I was on stopped at the next stop which allowed the one behind to overtake us. By the time we arrived at the bus station, it was too late to catch the one in front, so I ended up walking home. I guess I did want to experience a slow day after all.

Life is a wonderful adventure in Consciousness. The choice is always mine whether I wish to experience life as fast or slow.

Enocia

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Continuous Play

No way, you can fight it every day
But no matter what you say
You know it
The rhythm is gonna get'cha

No clue, of what's happening to you
And before this night is through
Ooh baby
The rhythm is gonna get'cha

Rhythm is gonna get'cha
Rhythm is gonna get'cha
Rhythm is gonna get you

The rhythm is gonna get you tonight Gloria Estefan, lyrics

As I was sitting in the bookshop reading, I could hear music in the background. I stopped reading and focused on the song. I felt the rhythm in me. I then felt the rhythm moving my fingers in time to the beat. I let my fingers tap on the book and do their thing until the end of the song. Although the song had come to an end and another song was playing, I noticed my fingers were still moving to the last song.

When I mentally disconnected from the previous song, my fingers stayed still. I then had to choose whether I wanted to dance to the next music or not. As it was a song I loved, I let the rhythm take over my fingers and they started moving in time to the beat. Again at the end of the song, my fingers were still moving to the old song even when the next song came on.

I repeated this experiment several times. When Luther Vandross' song Never Too Much came on, which I really love, I let the song take over my body and sang along Karaoke style.

I can't fool myself, I don't want nobody else to ever love me
You are my shinin' star, my guiding light, my love fantasy
There's not a minute, hour, day or night that I don't love you
You're at the top of my list 'cause I'm always thinkin' of you

I still remember in the days when I was scared to touch you
How I spent my day dreamin' plannin' how to say I love you
You must have known that I had feelings deep enough to swim in
That's when you opened up your heart and you told me to come in

Oh, my love
A thousand kisses from you is never too much
I just don't wanna stop

Oh, my love
A million days in your arms is never too much
I just don't wanna stop

Too much, never too much, never too much, never too much Never Too Much, lyrics

The songs represent who I am as infinite being

All realities, which have their own rhythms or vibrations, exist within me. When I am open to experience that reality, all I have to do is let it arise and take over and we move as one.

Each reality is never ending. A song, for instance, originates in the silence of Being and dissolves in the silence. Within the silence, the song is on continuous play and always seeking instruments to express through.

My love for you is on continuous play forever.

Enocia

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Moving at Snail's Pace

When I woke up this morning, I noticed it was 7.50 am. I put out an intention for the next ten minutes to go at a snail's pace. Although I wasn't asleep I closed my eyes. The time did seem to drag on forever until it got to 8 O'clock. I then put out another intention for the next hour to last for a long time, and it did appear to last forever.

I also put out an intention for the day to pass really slowly and so far it seems as if I've been awake forever.

I remember when I used to meet up with my friend. As we didn't see each other that often, our time was very precious. We used to wish for the whole night to pass slowly. Both of us used to experience the time passing really slowly.

The reverse is also true. There have been many times when I've put out an intention for the time to go really quickly and in my reality it had.

So while we appear to share the same time, we can all experience time subjectively according to our intentions.

Time was made for man's use, after all.

Enocia

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Active Intelligence

My True Self, that which is Infinite Love, is active intelligence. This means that every moment Love is actively being love i.e. making all things perfect, good, harmonious and beautiful.

Active intelligence is like pigeons. We have lots of them in London. Pigeons don't stop doing what they do just because humans have decided it's a public holiday and they need to take time out to rest. Life continues as usual for them.

The Intelligence in pigeons is the same intelligence that quickens my body and makes it work perfectly. Whether I am awake, asleep, or in meditation, the Intelligence continues to do what It does perfectly.

The Intelligence that quickens my body is the same Intelligence that is active in the universe.

Now there is another intelligence that mimic's Infinite Love - beliefs that have us identify ourselves as mere mortals limited in a body in time and space.

Waking up, in the spiritual sense, is really about being constantly aware of my identity as Infinite Love whose intelligence is active in every moment.

This means that I'm either aware of the Infinite Love's active intelligence in every moment or I'm aware of the counterfeit intelligence of limitation in every moment.

What I am aware of is magnified in my experience. When my focus is on Love, I experience Love. When my focus is on the counterfeit intelligence, I experience that reality.

Love is all there is and active in every moment.

Enocia

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The Path of Love

I was speaking to my brother the other night about our cousin who recently passed away. He said although he was very sad to hear the news we have to accept that death is part of life. He said death is the only certainty in life that we are all going to experience at some point. I didn't agree with my brother's perspective.

My brother's perspective about death being the only certainty is the dominant paradigm. You are born, you get older, you get sick, get better, get sick, get better, grow old and you die. While you wait for the inevitable to occur, your lot is to work hard, pay your taxes, get into debt, save for a rainy day, and save for your retirement. Don't forget to put some money aside for your funeral, which is inevitable. It never occurs to people that death is only one of many programmes that goes against what we innately are as Spirit/Light/Love. Love knows no beginning or end; Love was never born nor can Love ever die.

Well, I'm not here to convert anyone to my beliefs. People are free to believe whatever they want to believe. I can only focus on being true to who I am.

I am on the path of Love that knows no death.

With love,
Enocia

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Long Live Multiculturalism!

One of the things I don't like about the holiday season is when things shut down as if we are all expected to come to a standstill just because it's Christmas.

As the Love that I am is always active, I am always inspired. There is always work to be done.

Although there were no public transports on Christmas Day, I decided to go for a walk anyway. I soon discovered an Internet cafe, run by a Muslim guy, who was happy to provide a service.

Long live multiculturalism!

Enocia

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Acceleration

I have noticed that when I have an intention to do something and see it as already accomplished, everything speeds up around me. It's as if I'm being pulled along by a magnet that makes things happen really fast.

At the bus stop I checked the computerised timetable to see when my next bus was due. I had a choice of three buses. It said the first would arrive in 10 minutes. I thought to myself "I am already home." I could see myself sitting at home speaking to my mother. When I looked at the timetable, I saw that the timetable had changed and was showing that one of the buses I could take was due in 4 minutes. Four minutes seem to only last for about a minute then I saw my bus approaching. I figured I might as well catch that one. When I got off the bus, my next bus was right behind. I arrived home in no time.

The other day before I did the vacuum cleaning the other day, I saw the carpet as already clean. I know I have my friends of Light doing the work on my behalf (see Self-Belief- Revisited), but this time everything was accelerated. It was quite comical really as I felt myself moving the Hoover very fast like I'd taken drugs or something. After I/we finished the cleaning, I went to have a shower and again I felt things speeding up. It was then I decided to slow things down so I could enjoy the shower.

What if what we see as ascension is nothing more than being accelerated to such an extent that you're moving too fast for people to see you? This means that we're sharing the same space as many beings but we can't see them because they are moving at the speed of thought.

I am reminded of an episode of StarTrek I saw recently called Wink of an Eye. Captain Kirk and his crew respond to a distress call on a planet called Scalos. When they arrive at the planet they find no one there. While on the planet, a crewman samples some of the water and he disappears. Later on the ship while Kirk is drinking coffee, he disappears from the crew. The truth of the matter is that Kirk and his crewman have been accelerated. They are both moving so fast the crew on the Enterprise can no longer see them. However, they can both now interact with the Scalosians who are on board the ship. It turns out the Scalosians are accelerated humans. The Queen of the Scalosians would like Kirk to be her consort. She also wants to put the rest of the crew in hibernation so they could be used to help sustain their race that is being affected by radiation. The downside with acceleration is "any damage to cells causes an accelerated death.@ Kirk is not prepared to have his crew used as guinea pigs. To cut a long story short, Spock discovers the acceleration technology and figures what has happened to the captain. He also experiments with the technology and finds that he can now interact with the captain and the Scalosians. He also creates an antidote to the acceleration technology. Before Spock returns to normal, Spock uses his accelerated state to repair the ship's systems in the wink of an eye.

One thing I found interesting about that episode was when Spock discovered that when things are accelerated, you end up hearing it as a high pitch sound, which reminds me of the high pitch sound I hear in my right ear. I've always attributed that sound to my True Self, which is moving at an accelerated rate.

I guess how quickly I want to experience life is up to me. I can choose to go at a snail's pace or I could let things happen at light speed.

"I feel the need, the need for speed." -- Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, Top Gun

Enocia

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ps: Following is a very article about Ascension

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Ascension--the Time is Now

by Joanna Cherry

Ascension! What is it? It's becoming a watchword these days. Most basically, it is a quickening, a speeding up of vibrational frequency that includes our body, mind and heart. Frequency is that which identifies something--anything, our car, a water bottle, a human body--as itself. Pluck two guitar strings; the one with the higher pitch has a faster rate of vibration, which is frequency. Water is identified in its three states through frequency; in its slowest frequencies it is ice, in faster ones liquid, and in still faster ones gas.

What happens to a human body when its frequencies speed up? It heads toward light, or energy, the basic stuff of the universe. Einstein's famous theory, E=MC2, is saying in basic terms that if you speed up matter enough, you get energy. So actually, if you speed up your car enough, (not in miles per hour!) you also get light. (Don't do this if you want to get to Tulsa!) This is a reversal of the process which formed our universe: it began as light, and when denser forms such as galaxies and planets were wanted, the frequencies of light were slowed down to create matter. Right now, our bodies are quickening, becoming lighter--ascending. When a human body fully ascends, its frequencies speed up so much that it is able to step into a lighter dimension, a higher-frequency realm than the third dimension, and leave no physical body behind in death. Thousands of people have ascended before us; most stay in lighter realms, serving Earth and all life and humanity upon it. We know some of their names: Jesus, Mary, Babaji, St. Germain, Buddha, Quan Yin, El Morya, Annalee Skarin, Kuthumi, Christine Mercie, Sanat Kumara, Lady Nada, Djwal Kuhl, Madame Blavatsky, Serapis Bey, and others.

(Even before ascending, a human body may be rejuvenated and become immortal; this is because the body is formed by thought, in every moment, and may be changed by thought in any moment. But that is for another article.)

What happens to a human heart and mind when they speed up? They move into enlightenment, and into the unlimited possibilities of divinity. The limitations we experience as part of the human condition are not natural for us. We are great beings who are one with universal mind, which can also be called God. In some of our early experiences on Earth, we knew we were unlimited--our bodies lived, they didn't age or get sick and they only died through accident. We could speed up our bodies into light, fly around the stars for awhile, and come back--or not.

Working for a living was unheard of. We could create anything we wanted by first forming it mentally, and then slowing down the frequencies of the mental creation until it became solid. We could travel by thought, instantly, anywhere we wanted to go. But long, long ago we began to forget our essential truth, and to believe the physical world the most real; that we were our bodies, and these aged, sickened and died; that we could experience lack. We created war. We have become so used to these limited conditions that our natural state seems like an impossible fantasy to us now; but most religions call our early times Eden, or paradise.

Ascension is our return to this unlimited state. It is our divinity felt and expressed, on this plane or a lighter one. It is BEING who we are: joy, love, life, light.

The good news is, we're beginning to recall our greatness. This begins unconsciously for most of us, until we come to a point where, gradually or suddenly, we have a new outlook. For me it happened back in 1971, when I woke one morning with--simply--a realization that God existed, and that I had a relationship with It. This put me on a path of meditation and study, meeting my inner Self and master friends who help me on my journey, becoming a minister and finally a spiritual teacher. We are awakening at different times and different speeds, and each of us has our own way of doing it; but it's happening to people in every walk of life. Eventually, every one of us will remember who we are.

But why now? Simply, because it's time. It's the end of an old era. We're tired of pretending to be something we're not: limited. We've learned all we wanted about 3-D, its joys and its tribulations. The Earth herself, a living being, is shaking off physical density and ascending, and we are going with her.

This time has been prophecied by the Mayans, the Bible, the Hopi Indians and other ancient cultures. I am speaking not of "Earth changes"--though these are yet possible--but of the Age of Light, the Golden Age. On some level of our being we have all agreed to co-create this era, now.

How do we experience the birth of this new era? For one thing, consciously or unconsciously we are calling in light--the divine, infinite light of our being--to shine into everything, including all our dark corners. This can feel really scary because the darkness usually has to "come up"--come to consciousness--in order to be released. From all our past lives and the cellular DNA memory of our race, the darkness is coming up! This is why, along with our real progress in peace and freedom, darkness is also intensifying.

But as we bring our love forward (we may call our love Goddess/God, our I Am Presence, our Christ Self, our inner or higher self, etc.), it knows how to take us through all difficulties to the other side.

We have tremendous help in all this. The ascended masters, names known and unknown, have formed a brother-sisterhood to assist each one of us into the joy, life, oneness, power, wisdom, knowing, love and light of our being. Any of them may be called upon, and nothing gives them greater joy than assisting. Our personal and guardian angels, and all the archangels are here for us. Many on Earth have garnered wisdom which may benefit others. But most important, we have the help of our own Self, that unlimited, unique consciousness within. When we nurture connection with our true being and can be accurately guided by it, this takes us straight along our best path.

Just how do you ascend? First of all, intend to ascend. Then follow your heart, your joy, your love-these are directly connected with your true self. Does something inspire you, excite you? Do that! You are loved and supported in doing it; use your practical wisdom to bridge your old ways with your new. Forgive yourself--for everything--past, present and future. Love yourself, your every thought, feeling, and action as quickly as possible. Loving your anger, for example, turns it gradually into love. Heal your relationships. Embrace everything that happens as fully as you can, knowing you create each experience as a mirror to learn from. Love everyone around you--everyone--as much as you can. Discover or reinforce how you want to give to the world; this can be any form, as long as your love is included in the giving.

Define yourself anew! Take "I can't" and "I don't know" from your vocabulary. Take out the words/thoughts "I am" followed by anything limited (tired, poor, sick). I Am a truly unlimited being and I can, I know. Focus upon your own divinity: see it, feel it, breathe it, be it. See the divine in others. Have patience with the process of moving into mastery; we have believed in limitation for eons. Just do it step by step, clearing out more and more of the limiting beliefs. (This may include facing and clearing past lives; it certainly includes clearing the unconscious.) Embrace your expansion, flow with the quickening taking place on Earth, and welcome the changes. Forgive yourself when you forget.

We have been discovering more and more about how ascension happens. For you it may be gradual, or you may take a big leap here and there. Without any particular experience needed as a prerequisite, you may become an ascended master on Earth. If you "go up" into a lighter dimension, you have the choice to remain there or return to Earth and help others. Choosing planetary 3-D life, you can relearn and make use of human natural abilities: travel by thought, instant manifestation, rejuvenation, and immortality. You may do all this in your body of eternal, youthful beauty.

Ascension is your natural state. If you are so guided, go for it!

Copyright Joanna Cherry, 2007 www.AscensionMastery.com

You are most welcome and encouraged to share this article with others, as long as you credit the source. Thank you.

Curiosity

On the bus I heard a woman asking the driver if the bus was going to Piccadilly Circus. The driver said it wasn't and advised her to change at Oxford Street.

On the way back to her seat I called her over. I told her I was going to Piccadilly Circus as well and I intended to change at Angel to catch another bus. I told her I would let her know when we arrived.

Another woman in front of me turned round and said, "What's happening at Piccadilly Circus? Sorry I'm being nosy."

"I don't know if anything special is happening there," I said. "I'm just off to a bookshop."

After a few minutes I tapped the woman on her shoulder and said, "I don't believe you were being nosy at all, just curious. Curiosity is a very good thing."

"Thank you for seeing it that way," she smiled.

For me, curiosity is about being interested in the infinite wonders of being. That's why I love chatting to people. You never know what wonderful titbits people have to share.

I love being curious, me.

Enocia

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The Devil Finds Work for Idle Hands

I was speaking to a friend I met at the bookshop. He shared his many trekking adventures in the Himalayas and in South America. He says he's planning another trip shortly. I asked him where he was living at the moment and he said he didn't have a fixed abode. He said after taking early retirement, and he sold his property, he's been staying with his brother. He's now got the freedom to travel and enjoy what he loves doing though he's mindful that he needs to decide what part of the UK he wants to live.

You would think that now my friend has the space to explore what he loves doing he would be happy. He said sometimes when he wakes up late, he feels guilty because he believes he shouldn't be in bed. He also feels guilty for being able to do what he likes which he shouldn't be doing. I told him there were too many "shoulds" in his vocabulary. Why feel guilty about following his joy? I'm not surprised my friend feels guilty though - he was a lawyer.

Seriously, the problem with having all that free time is you have to do something constructive with it otherwise, boredom, guilt, depression and all sorts of judgments set in. In other words, the devil finds work for idle hands.

As I see it, there is no such thing as "free time." Every moment is filled to capacity with love. It's a matter of being open to the limitless ways love is expressed. Sometimes it involves expressing what I love doing; sometimes it's about sharing what I love with others; other times it's about sharing another's joy like my friend was doing at the bookshop. We plan to meet up soon to share more of the Joy that we are.

There is no room for any "devil" when I'm busy being Love.

Enocia

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Faith is Seeing Beyond the Fog

1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2: For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3: Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11

When I was going out yesterday around 12.30 pm, I saw it was very foggy and barely visible. At first I wished for the fog to dissipate. Then I decided I wanted to experience a day that was clear and bright. I thought, "I am a clear and bright sunny day; I am Light." In my mind's eye, I could "see" the sun shining and it was a lovely and bright day. During my bus journey, the fog dissipated, the sun came out and the day was bright just as I'd seen. It also felt very mild. Later in the evening, it got foggy again. Again I saw the evening as clear. When I got off the bus, there was no fog. Faith is being able to see a bright day beyond the fog.

When I shared my experience with my mother, she said she had experienced fog on her way to church; and on her way back from church, about 12.30 pm, there was still lots of fog. I guess you experience what you focus on.

As I see it, the fog represents beliefs in lack, sickness, old age and death. It takes faith to keep on focusing on omnipresent Love-Light, my Beloved, true self, and constant supply, when all around me is saying imperfection, lack, disease, fear and death.

I believe that no matter what the appearances, it's important for me to have a vision of perfection at all times because whatever vision I hold will be made manifest.

A while back I noticed the seat at a bus stop was broken and it was eventually removed. Whenever I went past that bus stop I would "see" the seat in place. A few days ago I was at that particular bus stop and I was able to sit down and wait for my bus. My vision had become a physical reality.

I can apply this to all situations in my life. Let's say my purse is empty, signifying I haven't got any money. Instead of focusing on what I don't have i.e. no money which ends up creating the same, I go beyond the empty purse and see my purse full. Put another way, I see infinite love-light, which is the substance of all that appears, in all time and all space, including that which appears to be my empty purse. I then let that which is already full be made manifest effortlessly. How the money comes is none of my concern.

By the way, when I came out this morning, there was no fog. It was a bright and sunny day.

Faith is being able to see beyond the fog of appearances to whatever reality I wish to experience, and letting that reality be made manifest effortlessly.

Enocia

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Mad about Walking

So I was talking to this guy about my love of walking, which he also shares. He said he's originally from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. He grew up near the forests and enjoys taking long walks. He still has a place there but lives and works in London.

I told him I enjoy walks in the parks, Richmond Park and Hampstead Heath being my favourites. The nearest forest near where I live is Epping Forest in Essex, but you need a car to get there. I've explored part of it with a friend.

Like me, my friend doesn't drive and doesn't feel the need to drive in London. We both agreed that the public transport system in London is brilliant. We are really spoilt for choice. My friend said if he ever considers moving back to Gloucestershire, he is going to need a car because the transport system is dire.

He said once he had a friend visit his place in Gloucestershire. They were getting ready to travel to the nearest town. He asked his friend to hurry up or they would miss the bus. She said they could catch the next one. It was then he had to break the news to her that the next one was due in a few days time!

Another story he told me was when he went to visit his sister and nephew back home. He offered to do his sister's shopping at the nearest supermarket, which is miles away. His nephew couldn't believe he would want to walk that far. His nephew insisted that his mum would drive him but my friend said he wanted to walk. When his nephew returned to school on Monday and he was asked to write down something memorable he did over the weekend, he wrote: "My uncle walked to Tesco!"

I told him when my brother and his family moved to their new house, I told them there was a canal not far from them that had lovely walks. My sister-in-law gaped at me. "Why would I want to walk when I can drive?"

It was good to meet a kindred spirit who understands that it's not madness to go for long walks. My friend believes it's good exercise too. He also enjoys the whole experience of walking i.e. not just getting to the destination but the whole journey.

I see walking as an opportunity to let Love do the walking. That's why I don't feel tired after my walks. Walking is also an opportunity for me to commune with my Beloved Self.

I look forward to many more lovely walks.

Enocia

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Chill Out!

While I was in central London yesterday evening, I saw people were frantically trying to get their shopping done. I suddenly had a flashback when I saw myself stressed out about what to get my family and rushing about trying to get things done. Boy, am I glad I'm no longer living in that reality!

During my bus journey home, our bus was on a diversion, which added an extra half an hour to my journey. I discovered the reason for the diversion was an accident. The police had blocked up part of the road.

Is it any wonder when people are rushing about like it's the end of the world just because of that one day?

I find life is a lot merrier when I chill out.

Peace to all!

Enocia

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More about Intentions

When I have an intention to have an experience in a specific way it means that the reality already exists otherwise I wouldn't have had the thought in the first place.

Second, the intention or idea is seeking expression either through me, or through another on my behalf.

Third, since the idea is seeking expression, all I have to do is be open and let it express however it does.

There have been times when I've had a theme for an article, or I've been writing about a particular experience, and I would be writing it one way, but I would find it is not flowing. That's when I relax and allow the idea or experience to take over and express how it wants to express itself. It's the most amazing thing witnessing a story being written. Magic!

Here's another example.

Earlier on this morning just as I was crossing the traffic light, I saw my bus approaching the stop. I didn't feel like running and figured I would catch another bus, albeit I would need to catch two buses instead of the one. I caught the next bus. At some point I got off and waited for another bus. The first bus that arrived wasn't one I've ever travelled on. For the first time I noticed it was going close to where I wanted to go. I got on and arrived in no time at all.

My destination represents my intention which remains constant. When I am open about getting to my destination I am shown many ways, sometimes a much quicker way, to arrive at my destination.

Love to all.

Enocia

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Being a Love Conduit

Just as I was about to cross the traffic light, I saw my bus approaching the bus stop. I thought it would be nice if the traffic light turned Red so I could cross over and then catch my bus, but the light turned Green and the traffic was moving too fast for me to jay-walk. I saw my bus leaving. Oh come on, light beings, you knew I wanted that bus! Why didn't you let me catch it? Oh well, at least I know my infinite selves are at work. There's bound to be another bus shortly. Actually, there was a bendy bus behind.

On the bus I walked right to the end and sat behind this guy. At the next stop, a young lady got on and sat across me on the right. After a few minutes I decided I didn't like my seat, so I sat behind the young woman. At the next bus stop a man got an and wanted to sit beside her and asked if she could remove her bags from the seat. She told him that she needed time to lift up her stuff as her hand was hurting. She even sounded tearful. The man decided to sit somewhere else.

I tapped the young woman on her shoulder and asked her if she was OK. She said she'd just fallen and injured her hand. She said she was still in shock. I asked her how far she was going and she said all the way to the end, where her boyfriend was meeting her. She thanked me for asking and said she would be fine.

Aha, so that's why I got to travel on this bus and even swapped seats, so I could be a conduit of Love. I blessed my friend with peace. Before I got off, I wished her well.

It would seem that part of my role in the human dream is to be a conduit for Love to work through, which is always in line with who I am being at that moment. By this I mean, it's always something I know and can help with. I'm never going to be asked to decorate someone's home or cook for them as that is not my forte. When I'm asked for something outside my comfort zone, I know that it's because I have the answer in an indirect way. For example, when a friend I met at the library once asked me if I could help her write her CV (Curriculum Vitae) or Resume, I told her I couldn't help her because it wasn't my forte. I ended up chatting to someone who gave me the name of a CV company in the local area, which I forwarded to her. My friend told me she ended up writing the CV herself. It turned out what she really needed was self-belief.

Love to all.

Enocia

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Love-Hate Relationships

On the bus a woman beside me was chatting on her mobile phone. Something she said attracted my attention and I wanted to discuss it with her. When she finished her conversation I hesitated for a moment before asking her.

What is the etiquette these days about mobile phone conversations? To ask her about what she's been discussing suggests that I've been eavesdropping her conversation. Well sod this for a game of soldiers, I'm going to ask anyway!

"Excuse me?" I said.

The lady had her earplugs on and couldn't hear me so I prodded her.

"Excuse me? I heard you mention Marmite and Cheddar. That's quite an interesting combination. What is it exactly?"

"You know they have these cheese bites?"

"Yeah."

"Well, Sainsbury’s is doing Cheddar bites with Marmite. My mother bought some the other day and I tried some."

"Did you like it?"

"Yes, I did actually. Then again, I like Marmite."

"Yes, Marmite is one of those things that you either love or hate," I said. "I like Marmite."

The man sitting in front of me grimaced.

"I take it you don't like Marmite then?" I said.

"No, I can't stand it."

"I would love to try out this Marmite and Cheddar bites," I said to the woman.

"You should. I don't know if it's only out for the Christmas season though."

"I like Marmite on toast with boiled egg," I said.

"I won't be coming round your place for dinner then," the man opposite me chuckled.

"Well, I hope you receive Marmite as your Christmas pressie," I grinned at him.

"Hmmm, I've never tried Marmite with boiled egg," my fellow Marmite lover said. "I like Marmite and toast with grated cheese."

"I haven't tried that but it sounds interesting."

"I heard someone had Marmite and Houmous. I didn't like the sound of that," my friend said.

"It doesn't sound like a combination I would like either, but it's worth a try," I said. "Have you ever drank it? I did as a child but I didn't like it as it was too strong."

"Yes, it's like drinking Bovril. I don't like it that way either."

I noticed the bus was approaching my stop. "Well thank you for your tip. I'll look out for it."

"You're welcome."

For anyone not familiar with Marmite it is a food spread made from yeast extract. It is quite strong and it's something that you either grow to love or you hate. I like the fact that the company capitalises on people's love-hate relationships with Marmite and use it on their ad campaigns. I didn't like Marmite at first but I grew to like it. I don't have it that often though. The last time I had some was about two years ago. But when I do, I always enjoy it. There is the Aussie version called Vegemite which I can't stand. In fact, I hate Vegemite!

Just as well I don't pay much attention to mobile phone conversation etiquette or I would miss out on all those lovely tips from fellow travellers.

Wishing you love and light whether you are a fan of Marmite or not.

Enocia

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ps: In case you're wondering, none of the above companies have paid me to promote their products. I'm just doing it because it's the season of goodwill. ;-)

Traffic Warden

At this time of year in central London, the pavements are chock-a-block with shoppers.

Let me through, let me through! Aaargh!

Only kidding. I don't need to fight my way through the "mob" when I have my own inner traffic warden. All I need to do is project peace and love everywhere I go and people get out of the way.

Sorted!

Happy shopping!

Enocia

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Love is No Respecter of Persons

Two days ago my mother asked me if I'd ever been to Borough Market. I said I wasn't even aware there was such a market. At least it had been brought to my awareness.

Yesterday evening when I went home, mum said. "Remember I asked you about Borough Market yesterday?"

"Yeah?"

"It was featured in the news this evening. They said it was a very old market and it is very popular."

"That's the universe for you, you only need to think about something and It mirrors it back to you. It just shows God is no respecter of persons. Acts 10: 34."

"Yes, that's true."

"And you didn't have to go anywhere to hear about Borough Market. It was brought right to your doorstep."

"That's what's amazing about it," mum said.

It just shows that one doesn't need to practise any rituals or even have a spiritual belief to get the Universe's attention. It is quite simple really - you attract whatever you put your attention on.

Enocia

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The Greatest of These is Love

I believe one of the most inspired pieces I've ever read about Love is by Paul in the Bible. Not only do I love it, I believe in its truth.

Here are two versions of that passage. I will post the King James and the New International Version. I prefer the King James because I love the language.

With love,
Enocia

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1: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
2: And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
3: And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
4: Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5: Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6: Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8: Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10: But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
11: When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
13: And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 13, King James Version

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1 If I speak in human or angelic tongues, [a] but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body [to hardship] that I may boast, [b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13, The New International Version

Living in Easy World

Yesterday, a friend forwarded me a link to Easy World. Although I had made a conscious decision to take time out and not respond to any emails, I was quite intrigued and opened the link. I was glad I did.

Easy World, conceived by Julia Rogers Hamrick, is a world where "worry, strife and struggle are prohibited." The way to get out of that world of strife is to remind yourself that "I live in Easy World, where everything is easy."

I explored the website and I LOVE it! It's right up my alley. I am already a citizen of Easy World. Thank you, Julia.

I hope, dear friends, you will enjoy this website and be inspired to join many people who are choosing to live in Easy World.

I am now going to post an article I wrote a while back, which I believe is in line with the law of Easy World.

Love and appreciation.
Enocia

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Monday, August 21, 2006

The Path of Receiving

I don't know about you, but everything I've done as had to be earned. Haven't we all? I went through a very competitive education system. In order to be accepted into a "good" secondary school I had to sit an exam and attain the right marks for that school. At secondary school it was tests, tests, more tests, and then end of year exams. If you didn't pass your exams you had to repeat the class; even worse, find yourself either moved from the A-stream to a lower stream or demoted.

At college if you want a good degree you have to work for it. I found writing essays tedious; it was the same old recycling old ideas. There was no room for innovative thinking. So I did the bare minimum and was an average B+ student. It was only when I wrote my dissertation about talk shows that I aced it, as I could develop my own ideas. I ended up with a 2:1 (Upper Second-class Honours) degree. Still, I got the degree I deserved. Although I got a place to do further post-graduate studies, I never pursued it. I'd had enough of academia.

All aspects of life as we know it is the same. Life gives you what you put into it. If you want to excel then you have to put whatever work is necessary to achieve that goal. Or so it would seem.

Back in the Real world where all is Love, one's efforts mean Jack Shit. There is no such thing as being deserving of Love. Love doesn't care how much work you've done or whether you believe you are deserving or not, you are loved anyway.

It doesn't matter how long you've been "spiritual" or being studying with some master or teacher, you're loved the same way as someone who is not "spiritual." Put another way, everyone has equal access to all the Love there is. All you have to do is receive the Love-Light, which becomes the idea or thing. The only catch is you have to believe this Love exists.

You want to experience joy, receive joy.
You want to experience unlimited energy, receive energy.
You want to experience health, receive health.

For me it's about learning about this causeless energy. I don't mean the energy is going to teach me anything but about being curious as to what the energy is capable of being. While I was relaxing in a bookshop yesterday afternoon, I could feel myself about to fall asleep. The problem with this bookshop is while you can sit with your feet up and browse to your heart's content; you can drink, eat and be merry; you can treat the place like a social club; you're not allowed to fall asleep. I was fighting the drowsiness but the more I resisted the heavier my eyes became. I thought to myself why not receive Energy that will keep me awake? I did and the next thing I knew I was alert. I had no further thought about sleep.

Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't go back to sleep. I stayed in silence for a while then I pondered on some ideas. After a while I fancied going to sleep but couldn't sleep. So I received the Energy to put me to sleep and wake me up at a certain time. That's exactly what happened.

How do I receive? Here's one game I like to play. In my mind's eye I see a radiant sun. This sun is the substance of the universe, the Soul of all life, the One, Self, the real source of energy. I then imagine rays of light filling me up and pouring through my body and everywhere. So whenever I have a need I only need to look at the "sun" and then receive the sun's rays which is the thing itself.

Life is a game of two paths: the hard path of clawing your way to enlightenment; or the easy path of receiving what is. I know which path I choose to be on.

I am on the path of receiving.

Enocia

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Thank You, Love

A few days ago I read a piece called Dreaming as One - The Twin Flame Energy and Imagining Peace for the 12:12 which talks about Yoko Ono and John Lennon's deep love. Yoko Ono has built a tower called Imagine Peace "to celebrate their Love and John's vision for a World where all could live "as one" and in peace." I was quite curious to learn more about how they got together and did some research on the Internet.

Fast forward a few days later, i.e. yesterday. At the bookshop, I grabbed a book to browse but there were no seats available. The only seat I could find was two floors down. I had a feeling my Beloved Self, Love, wanted to show me something. I noticed lots of glossy magazines had been dumped on the table. I picked one up and flick through the pages. I'm always curious to see how other aspects of Love popularly known as celebrities are experiencing life. Next I picked up "Hello" magazine and flicked through. Guess what? There was an article called JOHN LENNON and YOKO ONO - The legends who rocked the world with their love. The article describes how they met and their deep commitment to peace. According to the article, Cynthia, John's childhood sweetheart and first wife, said that she knew she couldn't compete with the love that John and Yoko shared. She had no choice but to let him go.

Thank you, John and Yoko, for believing and trusting in Love no matter what.

Thank you, Yoko, for keeping the flame of Love alive and being such a wonderful inspiration.

Thank you, Beloved Self, for bringing the article to my attention.

I believe in Love.
Love is the only Cause.

Enocia

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