November 23, 2024
The seeds have been sown
Greetings friends
We remembered the veterans and all those who gave their lives for cause and country or in some parts of the world for crown and country.
But are we remembering the hostages still in the pits of despair who have spent 13 ½ months in a prison many never leave?
Light a candle, and remember them and remember all those who have given their lives in a war thrust upon them as they simply tried to live life. Isn’t that something we should all do? Live, laugh, love – life.
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and we all have so much to be thankful for, to be grateful for. It is the time to give thanks and to celebrate family, and I hope you get to celebrate with family. And family is not just those you are related to. It is those you are connected to. We all have connections. No one has no family.
It is to be celebrated, not ended, and we shouldn’t live in fear. These days, fear is the dominant feeling amongst many, especially among the 2% of the population who have over 70% of hate crimes against them, rising at an alarming rate.
And let us hope the nations in support of the ICC and its desire to arrest and prosecute the Prime Minister of Israel for war crimes, the so-called friends of Israel, wake up and stop kowtowing to terror. How misguided and misrepresentative they are. Shame on them. They are putting a sad footnote on their legacies.
This week, we are turning a chapter in the Torah – the first of the matriarchs and patriarchs die, and there is a changing of the guard unlike any other. New rules of engagement are introduced, and the DNA of karma gets sown that still flows through our veins.
We are embarking on a journey, a journey tied to your destiny. And it is a journey of faith, your faith, one that will take you across the wilderness of time. You will learn questions to ask to help you, and you will take greater heed of the angels of your life and the choices you make.
You are also about to enter a month of dreams—of concealment and revelation, of light and dark, of choice, and of faith. Remember that your intent, your kavanot, your karma, is contained in what you say and sets the direction of your life. It affects everything and everyone, your ups and downs, your friends, your family, and your personal destiny.
Remember that your words are the keys to what gets set in motion. They are our friends, our enemies, our healers, and our destroyers. They are the tools of creation and the tools of destruction.
So, let’s turn the page together and embrace the freedom to be you.
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Be well, be happy, be healthy, be free, be kind, be forgiving, be compassionate, be independent of mind and deed, be mindful of your intentions, and be good to yourself. Continue to celebrate freedom of choice in your life, do not give in to the fear that is so prevalent, and enjoy the peace that comes from acceptance. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions or just want to say “hi,” please send me an email. I love hearing from you.
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Enjoy and celebrate your life and the lives of others, and be happy in doing so. May you all sow the seeds of and reap the rewards of peace, love, and miracles. Make sure you also celebrate your unique individuality and your incredible awesomeness.
Continue celebrating love; continue celebrating freedom; send renewal and goodwill out to everyone in the world. It is an energy that cannot be stopped. And remember, your world is what you make it. Just wish upon a star, and continue to be a miracle in someone’s life and light the light of love.
Blessings
RD
Respecting our past; Putting faith in your future.
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Respecting our past; Putting faith in your future
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