Thought For The Day: Sept. 11, 2017 “It’s An Imperfect World”

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Happy Monday,

Wouldn’t it be great if everything was perfect?  Our job, our relationships, the world, people including ourselves. Well dream on baby because nothing in life is perfect. Each seemingly “perfect” thing comes with it’s own set of imperfections and  quite often we allow these things to to make us unhappy. By letting go of the expectation of “perfection” the world opens up before us. This can reduce stress, promote inner peace and even help us to be happier. Sometimes it’s the imperfect things that are the most beautiful, endearing or fulfilling. Afterall, there is no such thing as the perfect life, there is just life. It our perspective of it that’s important.

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Cat’s Bits for September 10-16: Autumn Reflections

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Cat’s Bits for September 10-16: Autumn Reflections

Note: This week’s offering is an older one that I happened across the other day. Since it struck a cord and seemed relevant to my thoughts, I decided to share it with you! Cat

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September Events:

Sept 20: New Moon at 1:30 am EST

Sept 21: International Day of Peace

Sept 22: Fall Equinox/ Mabon and Sun enters Libra at 4:02 pm EST

Sept 30: Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins

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The Canvas


The canvas of the summer is made of shades green;


Emerald, jade and serpentine with many in between.






When the harvesttime begins the Lady takes up her brush;


She starts to add new colors, vibrant, bold and lush.






Carnelian, garnet, amber dots the forest floor;


She lets it dry a day or so, before she adds a little more.






She works with slow precision as she paints each leaf with care;


Ash, oak and aspen glow; with gemstone hues everywhere.






When the landscape is complete she adds a turquoise sky;


Wild geese and soft white clouds gently sail on by.






To the lady we give thanks for the beauty that she brings;


Each season is a masterpiece that helps our spirit sing.






© LBolotin/Cat 9-3-07


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Autumn Reflections


by Cat Bolotin 2006






This year the change of seasons has put me in a reflective mood, leaving me with the conclusion that autumn is an odd season. Some years the change happens slowly, while other times it happens over night. There are times that it arrives early and other times when summer seems to have no end and autumn is a long time coming. Maybe I notice these things because autumn is a dramatic season………………












This year autumn is early, as I write this, the month of August isn’t even over with and already the autumn faeries have been busy. There are splashes of yellow in the aspen groves and small patches of red in the ground cover. The pine trees are dropping their cones and the black tailed squirrels are busy harvesting the fallen treasure. Only the scrub oak remains unaffected, while they are loaded with acorns, they will be the last to decorated by the faeries. Yesterday, my husband and I were hiking to our hunting spot with our friend John. As we were walking through a pocket of pine and aspen John said “Look! This is my favorite part of fall!” He was holding a beautiful red and gold aspen leaf, about the size of a quarter, almost reverently in his fingers. “Aren’t they amazing? Hey! Did you ever press them in wax paper when you were a kid?” I nodded and smiled “Yep, sure did!”




Like spring, there is something about autumn that brings out the joy in people. These seasons are also in between times. Hot and cold, light and dark, life and death. Spring brings the miracle of rebirth, while autumn reminds us that nothing is permanent and everything passes away. The wheel of the seasons turns……….. The Great Wheel also corresponds with the Sabbats, of which there are greater and lesser. It has occurred to me that there are greater and lesser seasons as well. To me spring and autumn are greater seasons because they ultimately bring about the greatest changes in the form of rebirth and dying off. Summer and winter are times when things slow down and level out. They flow into the more dramatic seasons of spring and autumn. This theory may be obvious to some and debatable by others. Either way, it’s something to think about.




During this time of magick and beauty, I hope that you too will reflect on the coming seasons as well. As humans we tend to “ignore” the subtle things. While we dutifully honor the Sabbats we miss the miracles of nature that lead up to them. By slowing down and observing the subtleties of change that each day brings, we can connect more fully to the natural world. It is my belief that the Goddess asks this of each of us and whether we do it or not is up to the individual. Each season should be enjoyed in it’s time and the connection to the other seasons acknowledged. For it is through awareness, the beauty and miracles that surround us are more easily seen and enjoyed.




The wheel of the seasons turns in a seamless flow, each blending with the next and containing it’s own unique magick……………………….Can you feel it?


© CatSister/LBolotin 2006








Bright Blessings for a Magickal Week!


Cat


Laura (Cat) Bolotin has been following an eclectic pagan/spiritual path for over 25 years. She currently lives in Western Colorado where she enjoys communing with nature, desert crawling, belly dancing, nature photography, jewelry crafting and writing stuff she hopes will help others along their path. She is married and owned by 5 cats.


 


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The Desert Path: The Dusty Ramblings of a Desert Pagan. https://catsister.wordpress.com


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Cheerful and Happy: Cat’s Angel Message for September 10, 2017  

			
						

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Cheerful and Happy: Cat’s Angel Message for September 10, 2017  


September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Missions can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!


I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.  ~ Martha Washington


910: In many of my daily messages I talk about keeping your thoughts elevated to a positive level, and today is one of those days. Sometimes this is difficult, especially when something negative happens and our thoughts and mood take a nosedive into the basement. The key is to do your best to let it go and allow yourself to move on. Today we are receiving assistance from Spirit (Divine, Goddess, God, etc) in keeping our thoughts elevated particularly in areas that pertain to our Life Purpose. Allow yourself to absorb new ideas that come out of the blue. These will provide needed and valuable insights that will help us along our path. Remember, information comes in many forms and that positive energy helps us to draw what we need to us like a magnet!


The Celtic goddess Brigid can help us find our Life Purpose. While it’s true that she is the patroness of bards and artists she assists all who seek knowledge. She promotes “the fire in the head” through which ignites our creative brain and generates new thoughts and ideas. We can also ask the Ascended Master St. Francis to help us find our Life Purpose. He is best connected with outdoors. During his life he worked with animals and likes to remind us that much can be learned about our own nature through observing the natural world. Our sacred Stone for today is Quartz Crystal which protects us from negative energy while amplifying the positive energy that we generate.




Bright blessings for a magickal day!


Cat


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Making the World a Bigger Place: Cat’s Angel Message for September 9, 2017  

			
						

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Making the World a Bigger Place: Cat’s Angel Message for September 9, 2017  


September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Missions can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!


A single generosity enlarges the world.  ~ Mary Anne Radmacher


99: The angels are once again calling out to all Lightworker’s and Peace Warriors as you are needed during this time. Remember that even small things matter and whatever contribution that you make helps create better things for all. Send love and light out to the whole world , small groups or simply start with an individual. Each of us is a Lightworker to some degree and it is part of everyone’s Life Purpose/Mission. We are all capable of spreading healing and peaceful energy to those who need it. When we all  work together on this common cause healing and miracles can and do happen. Never be afraid to embrace your inner healer and share that energy with those around you!


Archangel Raphael assists and supports all healers, and Ascended Master Maitreya (Laughing Buddha) whose name means “the loving one” helps to promote both global and personal peace.  Use Orange Calcite helps us to embrace and be confident in our own abilities


Bright blessings for a magickal day!


Cat


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The Wealth of Sharing: Cat’s Angel Message for September 8, 2017  

			
						

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The Wealth of Sharing: Cat’s Angel Message for September 8, 2017  


September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Missions can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!


Infinitely more important that sharing one’s material wealth is sharing wealth of ourselves – our time and energy, our passion and commitment, and above all, our love.  ~ William E. Simon


98: Over the last few days we have  practiced sending our light out to the the world and those around us. If you stop to think about it these actions are a part of  everyone’s Life Mission.   Sharing our  light can be done in many ways, however it’s easiest through our natural talents, passions or even interests. By doing what we love or what comes naturally to us we are effectively sharing with the world around us. By focusing on service instead of gain we are opening that revolving door that allows positive flow to enter our lives and we find that any concerns we have are taking care of themselves. Less worry and stress sounds pretty good doesn’t it? In the words of Captain Picard…. “Make it so Number 1”!


We have two goddess helpers today in Tara (Buddhist.Hindu). While Tara has many sides we will be working with Green and White today. Green Tara will come quickly to your aid and provide understanding and  insight when needed. She will also assist if you have a spiritual or physical emergency as well as calming any fears you may have. White Tara is the bringer of enlightenment, her gentle and peaceful energy is nurturing and maternal. She can help solve problems with prayer and will show you how to to focus on the beauty of Divine love. The following sacred stones are associated with Tara:  Green Aventurine to assist in balancing your  Yin/Yang energies. Jade to open the heart chakra and increase love and nurturing, it also promotes harmony and good luck. Turquoise to enhance empathy and overall balance while it attunes our physical body to our spiritual one.


 


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Thought for the Day: Sept. 8, 2017 “Narrow Minds”

			
						

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Happy Friday!


The world has it’s share of narrow minded people. They refuse to see or condisider anything that differs from their own view.  This is a trap and hard to get out of once fallen into. Being open to new ways of seeing and thinking is essential to our personal evolution. However there are times when we all fall into narrow minded patterns. This happens when we find ourselves fighting the need to let something go or when changes must be made and it scares us. Be willing to see things from all directions, to listen with heart, mind and soul, to embrace new ways of thinking, doing and being. If something encourages you to take action or pushes you in a new direction allow yourself to acknowledge the experience and everything it has to offer!


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Continuous Adjustment: Cat’s Angel Message for September 7, 2017

			
						

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Continuous Adjustment: Cat’s Angel Message for September 7, 2017  


September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Missions can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!


Life is a continuous adjustment of internal relations to external relations. ~ Herbert Spencer


97:  Yesterday we talked about sending loving , positive vibes out into the world and to the people around us. Today the angels are sending a gentle reminder that we need to remain open to receiving as well as giving. If we only give we deplete ourselves and by only taking we deplete others. Neither of these are healthy options. However, by balancing the two we find that our energy flows freely and not only benefits us but others  as well. It creates a powerful , ever expanding circle of energy that spreads like ripples in a pond. Perform a self check today and make sure your energies are balanced and make any necessary adjustments that are needed. Now…. take a deep breath and shine!


The Ascended Masters Buddha and Melchizedek can assist in balancing and harmonizing all energies. (personal, universal, world etc.) Use Celestite helps form a vision of peaceful coexistence with all of creation as well as the possibility of total harmony


Blessings for a magickal day!


Cat




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Thought for the Day: September 7, 2017 ” At The End Of The Day”

			
						

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Happy Thursday,


A friend shared this quote the other day and I just fell in love with it. We can be our own worst critics and harder on ourselves than anyone else. Our thought for the day goes with yesterday’s of inner peace. By accepting that there is only so much of you to go around and that you can’t do everything AND that that’s OKAY, is a step toward inner peace. For me this is a personal lesson since I became a caregiver and have two houses where things need to be done. I’m learning to choose the most pressing or important things on any given day. If I can fit something else in….. great, if not there is always tomorrow. By accepting this there is a sense of weight lifted and a feeling of accomplishment for what did get done. It’s a change of perspective and outlook that helps heal both mentally and emotionally. Take time to tell yourself “good job” and above all be gentle with yourself. You deserve that as much as anyone!


 


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Knowing Where You’re Going: Cat’s Angel Message for September 6, 2017  

			
						

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Knowing Where You’re Going: Cat’s Angel Message for September 6, 2017  


September’s Theme:  Life Purpose.  Sometimes we have a clear vision of what that is and sometimes we don’t. Many of us fall into the second category and that’s OK!  Remember that everything you do has an impact on your world and the people in it and around you. Life Missions can be very simple, like making “tiny miracles” happen for others or even making your own life or the life of a loved one better.  Sometimes the small things are the best!


If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up somewhere else. ~ Yogi Berra


96:  This month we are working on and with our Divine Life Purpose. So how do you know what your purpose is? We’ll that can sometimes be a little tricky.  Some people intuitively know. while others are left scratching their heads. For those who already know the angels are letting you know that your help is urgently needed to create a more peaceful world during this crazy time. For those who aren’t sure what they can do to help the angels are saying to start small, do what you can for one person at a time. It’s time to lead by example and by sharing your unique light with those around you. Be a peacemaker, a leader, or a roll model. Remember that all your needs are being supplied and manifested along the way! Use your angel stones, Angelite, Celestite, Apophyllite to connect with the angelic realms and the Archangels listed below can assist you as well.


Archangel Uriel: Earth changes


Archangel Raphael: All aspects of healing, healers


Archangel Michael: All aspects of your Life Mission


Archangel Chamuel: Finding your Life Purpose








Archangel Ariel: Environmentalism












 


Blessings for a magickal day!


Cat




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Thought for the Day: September 6, 2017 ” The Path To Inner Peace”

			
						

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Happy Wednesday!


Our thought for the day is about inner peace. While most of us strive to find our inner peace we all know people who try but just can’t seem to pull it off. Inner peace happens when we are able to acknowledge which battles are worth fighting and which ones are best let go. It happens when we no longer allow other people to influence the way we think or feel. It happens when we no longer let the problems of others become our problems (remember, misery loves company). It happens when we truly like ourselves while accepting that we are a work in progress just like everyone else. When we are able to live these things then we can live at peace not only with ourselves but with others as well!


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