It’s interesting how we can go on through life gaining more and more knowledge and have all of the tools and capacity to deal with the difficulties and hardships that we encounter throughout our life, yet during the crises forget all that we know and have learned…. I evidently had entered this space during the last few days since we had put Marmie down (see previous blog) and realized how difficult it is to see past your own self and problems when in it. Jaena had to remind me Saturday night to work with the ascended masters and their color rays to get out of my funk. I took this advice to hear, did so and felt a lot better.

Sunday I decided to brew some tiswin (a saguaro beer/wine of the Tohono O'odham traditionally made from the fruit of the saguaro cactus), so went to the local Mexican grocery store to obtain 

some  cactus fruit. I was already aware that I would not be able to obtain the fruit of the saguaro because it is protected in Arizona, but was aware that many other tribes used the fruit of the prickly pear to make a similar beverage. I obtained the fruit from two different species of prickly pear to make my version of tiswin.

While at the store, I also decided to get some cilantro and peppers to make salsa because they looked so beautiful and enticing. After getting home, I started cutting up and peeling the prickly pear fruit and noticed that I was beginning to feel better and was really enjoying handling it. The beautiful deep magenta and white of the prickly pear fruit was so enamoring; I felt like I was basking in the energy of the magenta and quickly realized that I had chosen the prickly pear because I needed the color magenta in my space. This is even more evident when you look at the concept that the color magenta represents divine love or love from above and love in the little things, whereas white is all about cleansing. This experience really allowed my energy to transition to another level.

After getting the tiswin started, I decided to make the salsa and also realized that I had chosen the tomatillos, cilantro, serrano peppers, green peppers (all green) because I needed the energy of that color too. Green represents the heart chakra, which I really am working through with the grief and loss. It also represents truth, direction and providing the space to feel breath, and to know oneself. The salsa turned out very good and I unknowingly was following Hippocrates famous words, “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” 

 

In the end my subconscious and higher self (with a little nudge from Jaena the previous night) directed me to something that helped me move through a negative energy that I was experiencing. Although I have been working with color therapy and the concepts for many years, have not had such a nourishing color experience. This just points out the fact that we are the colors we choose and what we choose, whether it be an outfit, piece of art or in this case, food and drink are all what we need in our energy at that time. Only time will tell how the tiswin tastes, but I am pretty sure that it will nourish me as needed at the time…. ;-)

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Something happened this morning that I’ve fortunately never had to deal with…. We had to put down a wonderful little female cat named Marmie. An ex-girlfriend of mine received Marmie from a friend 7 years ago; she was so small and the runt of the litter. She was the cutest and most loving cat you could ask for.

I took Marmie after the breakup and she stayed with me and my other cats throughout the years. Although, almost 2 ½ years ago I noticed that Marmie wasn’t her usual playful self and took her into the emergency animal clinic. Come to find out, Marmie was in kidney failure at the young age of 4 ½ years. I thought that I would lose Marm during that month, but she was such a fighter and after a steady regimen of fluids, her health condition was under control.

Marmie had to receive fluids and medicine every day since to keep her kidneys in check. You couldn’t ask for a better patient, who allowed you to stick her with a needle and administer fluids underneath her skin, let alone give her medicine orally. About 1 ½ years ago, I moved in with my girlfriend Jaena, who had another female cat whom Marmie did not get along with.

During the next six months, we managed to deal with the constant fighting between the two females (Marmie was a lot feistier than I knew). But, Marm’s condition often didn't allow her the time to make it to the litter box and she would relieve herself in the hall and other places. It was very difficult at these times to separate our emotions, but going through this taught us more compassion and understanding. We couldn’t blame her for her illness.

During this time frame, we realized that Marm was stressed with the other female cat and that we definitely needed to get rid of the carpet upstairs to be able to handle the accidents…. One day at the vet, while discussing the issues with the Dr. and nurse, they let me know that if Marm ever needed another home, then she would be willing to provide it. Everyone had seen Marm over the years at the vet and had become to love her, as I did. When I would go out of town and have to board her with them, so that they could administer the medicine, they would let her have run of the entire back room and access to the kennel. Her weight fluctuated between 3 ½ - 5 pounds and Marm loved to explore, so she would get into cabinets and shelves and wherever she could find.

Over the next week, I considered the option of having the nurse adopt Marm. It was an extremely difficult decision to make, but I wanted the best for Marm and knew that the nurse could take care of her more easily and that she would be the only cat in the house, which would cause her less stress. I finally made the decision to let Kristin adopt Marm almost a year ago. Everything went well and Marm evidently became best pals with one of Kristin’s dogs. I’ve kept up with her and been updated on Marm’s status during that time frame.

She was handling everything ok until last week and Kristin noticed that she wasn’t as active as normal. Upon taking her into the doctor, they found a kidney stone in the ureter that was blocking the passage. Surgery was necessary, so Kristin contacted me to let me know that Marm had a 50/50 chance of making it through the surgery and then there were a lot of things that needed to happen for her to get back to her version of normal. Unfortunately, I was out of town and told Kristin that I would keep Marm in my prayers. I received a call Sunday that her surgery went as well as can be expected, but they had to cut the ureter to remove the stone, which may cause some issues in her getting kidney function back. So, I went and saw her and Marm Sunday night after getting back into town and she looked very well, considering that she had the surgery earlier in the day. Even with a catheter in, she was trying to jump around and “explore”.

We knew that we weren’t out of the weeds and that only time would tell if she got her kidney function back, which we had no idea what percentage they were functioning at originally, or if the scar created from cutting the ureter would end up blocking it again. I was planning on visiting Marm at the vet later tonight after work, but received a call from Kristin on my way into work, that Marm had taken a turn for the worse and we would have to put her down. What a shocking call to receive, so I turned the car around and headed towards the vet.

That was the hardest thing to do; my stomach was in knots the closer that I got to the vet office. They took me to the back and handed me Marm, wrapped up in a blanket and curled up; she was so small and weak. I had some time alone with her in the room and just loved on her and gave her reiki to assist in the transition. After five minutes of reiki her body just opened up and she uncurled and laid out across the table; she was ready. The doctor and Kristin came in and administered the drug and before I knew it, she was gone. What a difficult thing, to see her lifeless little body laying there; I half expected to see her jump up and try to get into a cabinet or on top of the shelf.

The doctor and others from the clinic were very broken up as well, but I was able to hold solace in the fact that she was able to get another 2 ½ years after the diagnosis of renal failure and she maintained a pretty good quality of life…. The tears were definitely flowing for such a wonderful cat that touched so many people’s lives. On the way home, I thought of how much Marm meant to so many people and how special she was. I had thanked her for all of the love that she showed and brought to myself and so many when alone with her and knew that she would go on in peace.

Marmie taught me about compassion, unconditional love, patience, and happiness. Today I realized how much our furry little friends are like guardian angels; they assist us in our path towards ascension with such peace and love. How can we ever thank or repay them enough for all that they teach us and provide us with? Marmie loved to jump up on my chest the minute my head hit the pillow and would flail her body towards any hand that was out to pet her (you don’t know how many times she fell off the top of the cat house or any other perch trying to push her body into your hand to get love).

So, the next time that your pet comes running up to you and showing their unconditional love, think of them as your furry little guardian angel that is helping you grow and become a better person. Think of the contract that you signed with them and how they, just like any human being, are in our lives for a reason and to assist us on our path. Thank them and treat them with love and respect and know that unfortunately, one day you too will have to lose them, so enjoy them while you can. Although this is very difficult, I choose to look at the positive side of the coin and remember all of the wonderful times and experiences that Marmie brought to me.

Marmie, you will be missed; I know that you fulfilled your end of the deal tenfold and greatly appreciate all of the wonderful time that I was able to spend with you. May you go in love and light and know how much your love is reciprocated. My little Marmadukes; I love you!

Marmie will be cremated and we’ll get the ashes back, which we are unsure of what will be done with them. I know that Marmie will direct us on what she wants done....

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The piece shown to the left is my newest and was created to represent the changing times, as it is rightfully titled, The New Aeon. This new era that we are presently in is greatly represented by the increasing numbers of indigo and crystal children being born. They are ushering in a new energy that is transforming the planet around us. 

If you look at the color the indigo children represent, it will tell you many things. Royal Blue/Indigo is about opening to the higher mind functions, the third eye, and clarity at the sense doors. It’s also about an alignment with one’s own truth and the higher will. Royal Blue/Indigo people are conceptual thinkers who are able to express bold and profound concepts. They are highly supportive and trustworthy with a strong faith and deep inner peace. They can create a world in their mind. The challenge of Royal Blue/Indigo people is that it may reflect deep difficulty with authority and a stubborn nature. 

In contrast, crystal children represent the spectrum of colors, which is why they are sometimes called rainbow children. They are more apt to be peaceful and even-tempered with many of the characteristics of an indigo child. It is believed that they represent the spectrum in beautiful multicolored pastel hues. If we look at the pastel colors, in certain forms of Color Therapy, they are believed to be indicative of having more light and being an intensified version of the traditional hue. With this well-rounded spectrum of pastel hues that the crystal children represent, they bring in a balanced nature and energy easily representative of the spiritual leaders and masters past. 

Now, if you look at the piece shown above, you’ll notice the various colors and intricacies within it. It easily relates to the energy and frequencies that indigo and crystal children resonate at. The piece could easily assist parents in helping to make an indigo or crystal child feel at home in their room and environment. It’s no doubt that they could stare into the various spirals, shapes and colors and recognize themselves staring back.

To me, this piece shows that from the chaos and disorder of these changing times, there still is an underlying order. In this piece the diamond structure reminds me of the grid, the fabric of the cosmos or the matrix. This paradox of duality in the universe is shown throughout the piece, as well as the idea that the various “worlds” or perceptions that we each have, which are perfect in their own right, are contributing to this “New Aeon.” 

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Why is it so difficult to love oneself? In Henry V by William Shakespeare Dauphin says, “Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin, as self-neglecting.” Although a lot of us in today’s society know this, we still somehow don’t follow it in our everyday lives. Why is this? Do we rely too much on society’s views and allow them to alter our personal image? How can we come closer to loving ourselves unconditionally from a color perspective? 

The act of loving oneself is assisted by the colors pink, magenta and gold. In Aura Soma the color magenta is represented in the light body above the head (shown above); this brings the energy of divine love and love at a deep level down into the body. The gold is represented in the light body in the solar plexus and allows us to have the courage to change patterns and recognize the wisdom within ourselves, which in turn leads to self confidence and self value. 

In December’s posting I discussed unconditional love and the value of the color pink. Pink allows one to experience compassion and caring and come into a state of self-acceptance. As consciousness becomes more grounded, the red energy becomes pink and the unconditional love and self-acceptance that it represents begins to rise to meet the wisdom and self-confidence of the gold. Simultaneously the magenta from above descends into the heart space and allows one to recognize love in the little things and our true soul connection to the divine. All energies coalesce in the heart space and allow one to expand into a state of truth, balance and panoramic awareness of our place on this earth and relation to everything that exists. 

I fully agree with the adage that you must learn to love yourself before you can love another. If we can grasp the concept that we are all one with Spirit, then we should be able to realize that we should treat ourselves well. “God” is in you and me and we should respect that we are a part of source and treat our mind and bodies with respect and love. An old Buddhist saying states, “You can explore the universe looking for somebody who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and you will not find that person anywhere.” So, please treat yourself kindly and recognize the divine in you and all the love that you deserve. 

For more information on self-love, see this great article from Psychology Today - http://psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20021203-000002.html

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I’m sure we’ve all been confused and sometimes set back by how chaotic various circumstances and life can be. To appreciate this we must step back at these times and recognize the paradoxicality of life. 

Scientist’s have traditionally tried to simplify nature and life to expose its underlying logic, but complex natural phenomena, such as weather or how waves behave can’t be put into such a box.  This concept is known as chaos theory, which purports the notion of small occurrences significantly affecting the outcomes of seemingly unrelated events. 

Does any of this sound similar to occurrences in our lives? Well, quantum physics primarily shows that the observer can affect the experiment and chaos theory shows that the smallest of things, such as the wind from a mosquito’s wings can change the behavior of a weather system. 

Chaos theory can be represented by the picture shown above; this is what’s called a fractal. Fractals are rough or fragmented geometric shapes that are very complex and infinitely detailed; fractals are generally self-similar and independent of scale. Fractals can be found throughout the world, such as a tree branch that subdivides and then subdivides again. The first subdivision, when one "zooms" out, looks very similar to the second subdivision. 

Doesn’t the fractal shown above remind you of this? Also, note the colors in the fractal shown above, entitled Foliage, it consists of mainly green and has slight hints of blue. Green is all about space, expansion and balance; it is a great color to help one with personal growth and aid them in finding their own space. Blue is about divine will and trust and faith; it is a great color to assist one in peacefully aligning themselves with the divine will. 

Look at the piece shown above and recognize the characteristics of the “branches” fanning out and then spiraling down in. This is a perfect representation of the paradox in life; it shows a sense of order on the edges and then spirals downward into the chaos. Fractals represent life so easily, as they are a part of so many living things and give us a glimpse into ourselves. Fractal rhythms and distinct fractal signatures have actually been found in dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain and in enzymes. 

Chaos affirms that individual details matter, so be sure to recognize those things in your life that need action, align yourself with the divine will, have trust and faith that you are a wonderful creation and can expand into whatever you want. Here’s to a wonderful year!

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From the eyes of color, unconditional love is typically considered a pink energy. Pink encompasses compassion,self-acceptance, and is useful in pacifying aggression. People that have issues with self-love often have an aversion or dislike of the color pink. 

Have you ever thought about the colors of clothing you wear a particular day? The colors we choose represent something about ourselves and are a snapshot into our energy at that moment. If you’d like to consciously bring pink more into your life then start with your clothing and move onto your environment; try getting some rose quartz, pink roses or anything that you like that is pink. 

Aura-Soma is also another good way to incorporate pink or any color you choose into your life. Aura-Soma is a non-intrusive,self-selective system that allows you to incorporate the colors you choose into your subtle fields and environment. Aura-Soma’s Pink Air Conditioner is theperfect product that you can spray over your head and in your field or throughout your personal environment. 

So, next time you choose a certain colored piece of clothing or art, think about what it means to you and how it makes you feel.

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