Good-bye, Louise Hay - August 30 2017

Louise Hay, beloved author, spiritual teacher, and inspirational leader, passed away yesterday morning.

Here is her biography from the www.hayhouse.com website.

LOUISE HAY

Louise Hay was an inspirational teacher who educated millions since the 1984 publication of her bestseller You Can Heal Your Life, which has more than 50 million copies in print worldwide. Renowned for demonstrating the power of affirmations to bring about positive change, Louise was the author of more than 30 books for adults and children, including the bestsellers The Power Is Within You and Heal Your Body. In addition to her books, Louise produced numerous audio and video programs, card decks, online courses, and other resources for leading a healthy, joyous, and fulfilling life.

You can read the tribute to Louise Hay on the HayHouse website at http://www.hayhouse.com/louise-hay-legacy.

All of us that read your books, listened to your teachings, and called you, "Mentor", will miss you!

Blessings.

Spirit Animal - Lion Says Enjoy Life

Lion tells us that Life is Good.  He tells us that life is about the journey.  The destination is always to return to Creator.  However, in the time between being born and passing, the greatest purpose is to grow and to have fun.

Lion tells us that everyone's life is exactly what you make it.  There is not one good way to move forward.  There are many ways!  For Lion, choosing the most interesting path, not the easiest, leads to better hunting and food.

For more info on Lion's thoughts, check the blog postings below:

• Spirit Animal - Lion By The Road

• Spirit Animal - Lion and Leo August 1 2017

• Spirit Animal – Lion on Pride

• Spirit Animal - Lion on Sleeping

Namaste.

Spirit Animal - Gorilla on Strength

Teachers tell us that when animals appear in our dreams, visions, and through pictures in our daily lives, that the animal has a message or wisdom to share.

Gorilla has been showing up to give remarkable demonstrations on strength.  Some of her thoughts are:

• Strength must be both physical and mental.  To achieve your strongest physical capability, you must practice (workout). To achieve your clearest mental state, you must take on challenges.
• Your personality must be clearly defined with a strong sense of goodness and fairness.  Bullies and nasty actions are not accepted.
• Make either your hearing or your sight one of your strongest traits.  Hearing will let you hear those that plan to harm you.
• Strength lies in the loyalty of the tribe to one another and to finding food for the good of all

Gorilla tells us to evaluate where we stand with family, with friends, and with our colleagues at work.  She asks us to measure the worth of sticking with them.

Namaste.

To see more about Gorilla, see the links below.

• Spirit Animal – Gorilla Sept 2010

• Spirit Animal–Gorilla Dec 2010

Spirit Animal - About Permission

When we move through life, we do so within the company of many other beings… other humans, animals, birds, aquatics, insects, and possibly animals that we do not yet know.  Man is not kind, generally, to other beings.

Today, let us start a trend to kindness to all beings.  Others do not require our permission.  They require our compassion.

Namaste.

Spirit Animal - Animal Rights

The one thing that we can all be clear on is that all inhabitants of the Earth have the right to be here as each unique being is part of Earth's balance.

Today, find some way to help the animals, whether it is dogs and cats, or animals in the zoo.  Or, perhaps, endangered animals in your area need help.

You can give time or money, or both.  Every time that you are in service to Nature, you show your gratitude for Mother Nature and all that are in her domain.

Namaste.

Spirit Animal - Tiger Talks About Life

Although Tiger may seem an unlikely guide on life, she comes forward with many thoughts to share about how to live and enjoy your life.

Here are her thoughts:

1. Walk your territory (neighborhood) several times a week to keep up with changes around you.
2. Stay in harmony with Nature. 
3. Eat only those foods that are good for your body.  These foods increase your health, strength, and longevity.
4. Drink lots of clean water. 
5. Create a routine.  Stick with it as much as possible for it will keep you grounded.

Namaste.

Spirit Animal - Dog on Love

More and more is being written about dogs and about their purpose.  Some people fear dogs because of snarling, biting, or other aggressive acts.  Dogs are not aggressive unless defending "something" or unless they have owners that have taught them to be aggressive. 

Dog will tell you that her purpose on Earth is to teach unconditional love.  She says that she is to reach out to as many people as she can, even when she is with a loving family.  Dog provides something that people cannot – love without rules or conditions. 

Today, find a dog and close your eyes and look at it to see if you can see the light around its body.

Namaste.

Spirit Animal–Fox's Message

As the world gets more crowded with humans, the animals are pushed into habitats that are amongst people.  The animals follow the rivers and streams and live in the river valleys and parks.  The animals may be aggressive if one steps into their territory with disrespect and with arrogance. 

Fox lives in the cities and towns and raids the garbage and steals the odd small dog and cat.  Fox tells us that we humans must adapt to them as Fox has had to adapt to humans.  When we speak to Fox, Fox tells us that he can recognize whether we are sincere, whether we are trustworthy, and whether we can cohabitate together.

Today, when you are out in Nature, look for Fox and make an agreement to live with him and with other animals.

Namaste.

Spirit Tree - About Struggle

We humans think that life is about struggle, and that struggle is made to challenge us or break us.

Spirit Tree tells us that struggle is the mechanism that Mother Nature uses to strengthen plants, animals, and other beings.  As the environment changes, the flora and fauna within the environment must change.  Most humans will not change of their own will so change becomes part of the human conditioning.  Hence, the struggle.

When we move with the rhythm of the world around us, then we no longer need to struggle.  Our challenge is to find the rhythm that suits us.

Namaste.

Spirit Animal - Lion and Leo August 1 2017

Figure 1 from www.thehoroscope.co August 1 Zodiac

Time moves more quickly, it seems, through the summer.  Although the sign of Leo starts on July 23 (until August 22), many people associate August with the Zodiac sign, Leo.  Leo, or THE LION sign,  speaks to the character of individuals who are very much like the Lion who is king of his pride or community.

Lion has several messages for us as we kick off August.

• Find what you are passionate about, and pursue that dream
• Understand your environment, and make sure that you know the motives of everyone in your environment.  This is a way to stay safe.
• Determine who you want to be in your community – friends, family, and acquaintances, and let those that do not fit in your energies drop off your circle.
• Stay hydrated.

Namaste.

More on August 1

Angels Speak - August 1, 2014

Angels Speak - How Do You Set Intentions For August 1, 2011

Ancestors Speak – August 1 – Lammas

Earth Changes – August 1 2010 – Non Discrimination