Neil’s Current Thought

Dated: 14 May 2009
Posted by Neil Thrussell
Categoiry: Things to Think about
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Many of you that have spent anytime in close proximity with me or have been trapped in my truck with me for any extended periods of time. Know that I like to ponder. I like to ponder lots of different ideas, concepts or beliefs.

Merriam-Wbster Online Dictionary (http://www.merriam-webster.com/)

transitive verb 1 : to weigh in the mind : APPRAISE 2 : to think about : reflect on intransitive verb : to think or consider especially quietly, soberly, and deeply
— pon•der•er \-dər-ər\ noun
synonyms PONDER, MEDITATE, MUSE, RUMINATE mean to consider or examine attentively or deliberately. PONDER implies a careful weighing of a problem or, often, prolonged inconclusive thinking about a matter . MEDITATE implies a definite focusing of one’s thoughts on something so as to understand it deeply . MUSE suggests a more or less focused daydreaming as in remembrance . RUMINATE implies going over the same matter in one’s thoughts again and again but suggests little of either purposive thinking or rapt absorption .

Currently I am pondering; Is there a difference between your soul and your spirit and if so what are the differences? If there is no differences between your soul and your spirit, why not?

I have come up with my own thoughts, but I’d love to hear yours…

In Love and Light,

L. Neil Thrussell

Freedom of Choice

Dated: 8 May 2009
Posted by Tina Thrussell
Categoiry: Life
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While spring cleaning my bedroom, I came across a chicken-scratched note, obviously written in the dark in the middle of the night at a time several months ago when I couldn’t sleep because my mind was racing with thoughts. The note reads:

“As a society we claim to value freedom, yet how can we say we value anything that we take for granted? Freedom of Choice – the right to choose what we want for ourselves without fear of negative repercussions – in an inherent right in Canada, part of our society’s charter of rights. Yet it means nothing if we are not conscious of the choices we make. Just because freedom is an inalienable right, doesn’t mean”)

Sigh. End of the page! The writing must have continued on another page that got lost. I’m guessing I would’ve continued with something like “Just because freedom is an inalienable right, we cannot take it for granted! We cannot live unconsciously, without taking responsibility for our actions.”
It’s obvious I was really worked up about something. Perhaps my passion was ignited by an incident where I encountered someone complaining about how rotten their life was, someone who blamed every thing and every one else around them for the sorry condition of their life. I saw their situation and it frustrated me because it reminded me of who I used to be.

I used to be one of those people who didn’t understand that every choice I made or didn’t make (even choosing not to make a choice was a choice!) dictated the outcome of my life. At one time I didn’t get a that every time I chose to buy into someone else’s negative opinion of me, I damaged my own self-esteem.; every time I blamed the boss for the lousy conditions at work, I gave away my power to improve my own working conditions. I didn’t get that the perspective I took on any situation created my reality.
Or perhaps my writing was instigated by the sight of the litter all over the park across the street from our home. Perhaps I was frustrated that just because people felt free to do whatever they wanted (like just throw their garbage on the ground as they walked through the park) they would do things without thinking about what impact their actions would have on the world… I was frustrated that they would act so unconsciously.

Whatever it was, it certainly impassioned me to write about how important it is to live consciously, to act with awareness of the impact our actions have on ourselves and the world around us, and to be appreciative of the freedoms we have in this wonderful country we live in.

I encourage you to go out today and enjoy the freedom you have to smile at a stranger; be conscious of making a positive impact in the world.

Rejoicing

Dated: 6 May 2009
Posted by Tina Thrussell
Categoiry: Life, Things to Think about
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I had the great pleasure of meeting Leonard MacCallum (www.whitethunderbird.net) for the first time yesterday and I am so grateful for the time we spent together. It was humbling to be the presence of someone who is so authentic. Leonard is probably the most ‘real’ person I have ever met. He is an amazing human being with a heart full of unconditional love for all beings.
I know many people who preach the value of living in the present moment – the power of now – but Leonard doesn’t preach it, he just lives it. He is an incredible example of living in gratitude and appreciation for this moment, and I know that some of this rubbed off on me. I have ‘rejoiced’ (Thank you for introducing that word into my life, Leonard!) several times over since our meeting less than 12 hours ago, not the least of which was for an insight I received (like a bolt of lightening!) on my drive home from our visit, about a book I have intermittently been working on for over 3 years. It was a falling together of many pieces of a puzzle that will propel me back into action on this project.
Yes, I have had many reasons to rejoice since our visit. One of my rejoicings comes from the manifestation of a secret, quiet dream that I’ve held for a long, long time. I wished that someday an enlightened being would offer me a spiritual name and yesterday, while Leonard was drumming for me, I had a vision of a woman wearing a soft white leather dress, complete with long white fringes that flew as she danced in circles, and white leather moccasins. When I shared the vision with Leonard, he nodded and said “Woman That Dances with Light. That is you. Feel free to use that name.” I am most honored. I have shared this name with two people and they both said, “That is so appropriate for you.” It makes me cry with joy just thinking about it!
I encourage you to take some time out of your busy life to listen to Leonard, for he speaks simple but profound truths, like “I know I have a right to be here or I wouldn’t have been born!” I marvelled aloud at how many people’s worthiness issues would disappear if they could only hear those words and allow them to sink in. Who knows what profound words he will share with you?

Sunshine

Dated: 1 May 2009
Posted by Tina Thrussell
Categoiry: Life
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As I headed out in my car to run some errands today, I noticed how much better I was feeling this morning compared to the last few mornings.  I observed that the fact that the sky was a beautiful blue and the sun was shining brightly – and it was making an impact on my outlook on life.  It seemed so much easier to be grateful and happy on a sunshiny day.

It made me wonder, “how many cranky days do I have in the year, just because the sky is cloudy and grey?”  More than I’d like to admit.  There’s nothing I can do about it except be aware, and make the extra effort to do something that will pick up my spirits on those grey days, rather than give in to the grouchiness.   (Like maybe get some of those full spectrum light bulbs that simulate sunshine and allow myself a little time to soak up some rays on those grey days.  Or put on a favourite song and dance.  Or go buy myself some flowers for my table. Or…. You get the idea.)

I guess you could say I have to create my own ‘sunshine’ on those days that the sun is hiding behind a cloud. 

How will you bring a little  sunshine to your day today?