OK, so I am not much of a blogger!! I guess I have realized that. But I do like the ability to add to this blog when I get a chance. And lately, I have not had much of that. The deck for the Yurt is going well. I have gotten some help and by Memorial day the Yurt should be up. There will still be some work to do on the interior, lots of work, but the basic structure will be there.

We have been replanting the flower gardens this year, and trying some new things. As they begin to grow in and produce, we will post some pictures.

One question I have about this blog, is anyone actually reading this? If so post a reply and let me know. It will motivate me to write more if I know someone is actually reading this!!

Keith

Death Is Birth, Birth Is Death

I believe strongly in multiple lives. If you are reading this there is a good chance you do as well. Everything I have experienced in this lifetime strongly suggests this. And, it just makes sense (to me and many others that have lived on this planet). But even though we may believe in multiple lifetimes and we know that the bonds of love are not severed at physical death and we can connect with our loved one in the spiritual realms, we still grieve.

Enny and I work often with people that are grieving. People come to us on the recommendation of a friend or have seen our website or by other means (of course they are guided by the universe to connect with us) and may not fully understand the mechanics of the crossing over process or what has happened to their loved ones. As we connect with their loved one(s) on the other side, they always talk about how good and free they feel, especially if they had endured a long, debilitating illness. They feel reborn, and in many senses they are. They have shed the confines of their bodies and are now free to explore without nearly as many boundaries or conditions for life as they had on the earth. Healing on many levels takes place and they grow and become more than what they were while they were in physical form. So, in many ways, the death of their physical bodies has become a birth into a new and higher realm of existence. On the physical plane, there is grieving of their loved ones, but in the spiritual realms there is a lot of happiness and celebration as friends and families separated by the worlds, reunite.

When a child is born there is much rejoicing and celebrating. Not only because the long ordeal of pregnancy is over, but especially because a "new" life has entered the world. The beauty and the newness of a birth is something that is truly beautiful. Newborn babies tug at our hearts, make us want to hold and cuddle with them, and creates a gentleness in us that may not be there while we are forging our path through the physical world. We often take time out and pause to look at a child and tell the parents how beautiful they are. There is often a lot of activity around babies when they are out in public and sometimes a crowd gathers. So there is a lot of good energy and celebration with a new child coming into the world.

But what about on the other side? The friends and family that are still in the spirit world are mourning the loss of their loved one as they become a new body and personality. The person that everyone knew has now become someone totally different. There is a happiness for the new life, but also a sadness for the loss. There can be a funeral celebration on the other side that can be similar to a funeral celebration we may have here when someone crosses over. It is about remembering the person that was, and celebration the person that is to be.

I believe there would be a lot more connection to the life and death process if we rethought how we celebrated or mourned those that are transitioning through the worlds. At a funeral on the earth plane, there could be a memorial and remembrance, and at the same time a happy party and celebration for their rebirth. When a new baby is born there should be a great celebration but also a memorial service for the person that has just lost their previous identity and who they were. In this way we would be more connected to both realms, and able to be in tune with the actual birth and death process. So, the next time a loved one crosses over, or a new baby is born, celebrate, yet mourn in the way that is most appropriate for you, and in the process you will truly be connected to the one it is all dedicated to.

Remember the Earth

Over the last couple of weeks I have been clearing some of the property in preparation of the Yurt Site as well as taking out the Scotchbroom that has taken over areas that once had vibrant regrowth happening. We are turning at least an acre throughout the property into an herb and local plant walk as well as fairy garden. Visitors will be able to identify local plants through markers placed next to plants. Traditional and medicinal use will also be included.

When we created Moonglow, the property we chose had recently been logged. There were large areas that were clearcut although some trees still remained around the edges in key spots. Over time it has regrown with Salal, Hemlock and Fir, many types of wildflowers and berries, and many other sorts of plant life. But Scotchbroom is an invasive species that takes over wherever it gets a start. It has deep roots that are hard to get out, and they can grow the size of small trees. To make it worse as soon as you get rid of it, the seeds that it leaves will grow many more. It is important to stay on top of it. Because of time issues I could not keep up and so now I am tasked with removing large sections of it, revealing the natural plants struggling underneath. But as I cut, pulled and hauled the Scotchbroom away, I kept getting the message to ensure that I did some healing where I cut out any plants as well as where I had to walk to get it all out. Even though the Scotchbroom was considered a weed, it was still alive and did create places of shade and homes for some of the many creatures found here in the northwest. Throughout the process I made sure to cover the area with Reiki, helping to heal where I had been. Come spring the natural plants will grow and flourish and even more healing will take place. But it is important to remember that any yard work or clearing should be followed by an intention of healing to take place. We may not be sensitive to the changes that occur as we create our reality, but at least we can minimized the trauma through blessing the earth, sending Reiki or other types of Energy healing, or intentioning healing where the changes occurred. You will find the energy of your space will be more tranquil, and your plants will grow more fully. Remember, the earth and all its inhabitants are alive, and subtle energies surround us all.

Thoughts for the Coming New Year

2008 is going to be a great year. It is all about thinking of big ideas, and then manifesting them. It is something we all can do. It is really a matter of deciding what it is that you want to accomplish, then work towards that goal. You also have to believe in yourself. I know that is an old adage, but with that you also have to believe that you are Worthy to have what it is that you want to accomplish. Often we have an idea of what we want in our lives, but the negative self talk or the fears about actually getting it hold us back. Love yourself enough to know you are worthy to have whatever it is that will make you happy. This is not to say that you are going to have to work hard or even really hard to not only achieve your goals, but also in keeping your goals alive. Case in point, Enny and I have been working towards expanding our center. We wanted another building on the property that was bigger and could hold more people, as well as give our clients a better sense of privacy. We have finally begun that goal. We have procured the funding and we are in the process of putting a large 30' Yurt out about 75 feet from the main house. We have had to work hard to make this happen. And, once it is up and running, we will have to maintain everything. Plus there will be a much greater number of people in and out of our lives on a regular basis. But that is our dream and it is what we see as our life path. We welcome it all, and we know that we are worthy to have it, and are skilled to be able to do all that needs to be accomplished. With this in mind, it has all fallen in to place at the perfect time. The bulldozer is coming monday to clear the Scotchbroom on the site so we can begin placing and measuring everything. We have taken our big idea and manifested it into reality. This is something all of us can do if we not only want, but also work towards manifesting in a practical and consistent manner. What you want will undoubtedly take work, but your higher self and all your guides and angels want you to be successful. Start with positive talk to yourself and about your situation. Every time you feel a negative comment or a self put down, stop those thoughts in their tracks and then think or visualize the exact opposite. Then do daily visualizations of you actually in that situation doing whatever it is you are wanting. Practical planning is also important. Sit down and make a list of how you plan to get there, and what it will take financially as well as work wise to get there. The universe will provide when the recipient is truly ready for the challenge.

Good luck in your manifesting for 2008!!

Welcome to our new Blog!!

Well, I have finally done it!! I have started a Blog. There have been many people out there that have wanted to know more about what goes on here at The Moonglow Enlightenment Center, so I thought I would put happenings, random thoughts, and many of the wonderful occurrences that happen here on a daily basis. Please check back regularly as I will try to keep this blog running on a regular basis.