It's All Done and Dusted - Part 2

This Blog is Now Closed

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Thank you for stopping by.

Please note this blog is now closed.

My new blog is I Need Not Want.

Be there or be square.

Enocia

Welcome

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This blog is a continuation of my previous blog, It's All Done and Dusted where I focus on living with the awareness that I'm not creating anything new, I'm simply experiencing what already exists in the Timeless Now.

The principle of "It's all done and dusted" is about letting the Fire burning within me express itself as the infinite possibilities of all there is.

As always, the articles I'm sharing are my meanings, perspective and model of reality and not meant to instruct readers in any way. Make of them what you will. For my current and previous blogs see My Other Blogs.

I will also be posting a daily link for an "Enocia Favourite Article of the Day" which is a fun way to review previous articles.

Unless otherwise stated, all articles are copyright © 2009-2012 Enocia Joseph. You have my permission to copy and distribute articles for personal use only. Please include the link to the particular blog. For any other use other than personal, and any comments you might have, please email theoneinall@googlemail.com.

Much love and gratitude to Mike for the roses.

All the very best.
Enocia

Articles in Alphabetical Order

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--A--

A Good Omen
A Real Treasure
A Reminder
Act Your Age
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number...But
All Roads Lead to Rome
Amazing!
America's Got Talent
Are We Friends or Strangers?
A Soft Touch

--B--

Be Like a Child
Beautiful Day
Biggie Small
Bird's Nest
Body Memories
Boo Hoo!
Bugger!

--C--

Can You Deny Yourself What You Want?
Catty Behaviour
Channel-Hopping
Cheeky!
Classic!
Credit Where Credit's Due
Curiosity Connects People
Curious!
Customer Service

--D--

Delays Happen for a Reason
Disobedience or Love?
Dreaming the Future - Visited

--E--

Even Better
Every Second Counts
Expert Opinions

--F--

Food for Thought

--G--

Game On, Captain!
Genetic Heritage
Getting There by Being There
Giving Back
Good in Every Moment

--H--

Haha!
Happy Holidays!
Hello Sweety
Highly Illogical, Captain!
Hilarious!
Home Away From Home
Home Away From Home - Part 2
How I See You Matters
How Q-rious!
How Lovely!

--I--

I Am Perfect as I Am
I Love this Ad!
Ideas in Motion
I Have a Good Mind
I Love Magic
I Miss You
I'll Have Some of That!
I'm Just Not Into You
Imagine
In an Ideal World
In Pursuit of Wealth
In the Zone
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?
It's All Magic

--J--

Jazz

--K--

Kicking the Habit
Kissing a Girl

--L--

Let Tomorrow Take Care of Itself
Life After Death
Life is an Echo
Life is Magic
Life is Ruff!
Life is Unfolding Perfectly - Revisited
Light Weight
Little Jackie Russell
Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation - Part 2
Love and Fear Cannot Occupy the Same Space
Love and Gratitude
Love is Harmony
Love Makes Life Easy

--M--

Mad Over You
Magic is Still Magic
Marking Your Territory
Meal Stretcher
Merde!
Misperception
More about Prayer
More Paradox
My Friends
My Super-Hero

--O--

Old Habits Die Easily
On Being a Genius - Revisited
On Being Psychic
Ouch!

--P--

Peer Pressure
Perfect Match
Peter's Friends
Playing By Your Own Rules - Revisited
Playing the Fool
Priceless!

--Q--

Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day - 2
Quote of the Day - 3
Quote of the Day - 4
Quote of the Day - 5

--R--

Reasons to be Grateful
Remember When?
Result!
Rush Hour

--S--

Sacrifice
Scary...Not!
Self-Confidence
Sending Hugs and Kisses
Shattering Expectations
Some Love Quotes
Song of the Day
Song of the Day - 2
Song of the Day - 3
Song of the Day - 4
Song of the Day - 5
Song of the Day - 6
Song of the Day - 7
Song of the Day - 8
Song of the Day - 9
Song of the Day -10
Song of the Day -11
Song of the Day -12
Song of the Day - 13
Song of the Day - 14
Song of the Day - 15
Stake Your Claim
Synchronicity

--T--

Tall Tales
That Black Magic
That Lottery Jackpot Feeling
That was Lucky!
The 2012 Olmypics
The Big Picture and the Details are One
The Cherished One Doesn't Fight Over Scraps
The End of the World
The Gift of a Hug
The Heart of the Matter
The Importance of Being Specific
The Importance of Forgiveness
The Magic Number
The Power of a Greeting
The Power of Conviction
The Price of Harmony
The Problem Has Already Been Resolved
The Problem with Experience
The Right to Be Happy
The Shape Shifter
The Shape Shifter - In Practice
The Universal Translator
The Weekend Never Ends
Theory is Practice
Things are Thoughts
Thinking of You
This is Too Funny!
Thought of the Day
Thought of the Day - 2
Thought of the Day - 3
Thoughts are Things
Thoughts are Things - Part 2
Thoughts are Things - Part 3
Tiger
To Love is to Trust
Trust Me, I'm a Magician

--W--

What a Cracker!
What a Cutie!
What is Evolution? - Revisited
What Makes Britain Great?
What Mood are You In?
What Really Matters
Where Did We Go Wrong?
Where Do You Live?
Where There is No Magic
Why Do I Love You?
Why It's Important to Follow My Heart
WTF!

--Y--

Your Box is Empty - Revisited
You've Gotta Have a Laugh
You've Gotta Have a Laugh - 2
You've Gotta Have a Laugh - 3

That Black Magic

2009-05-21T14:15:00.015+01:00

So I emailed a friend about a game I'd sent him a while back and asked if he ever did master it. The object of the game is to encircle the black cat. (I have won it times after many attempts). My friend said he hadn't been able to catch the black pussy as yet.

Later as I was walking down a particular road, I noticed a jet black cat sitting outside a gate looking as if he was waiting for me. I noticed he was wearing a collar which matched my earrings. It would appear both of us prefer silver accessories. I stopped to say hello.

How come I've been walking down this road all these months and never seen you, but the moment I chat to my friend about a black cat, you pop up like Jack in the Box? Is this your idea of black magic, pussy cat?

He looked up at me and miaowed so loudly I was captivated by its old black magic spell.

My friend rolled over and wanted me to tickle his fat belly. When I did, he scratched my wrist. We played that game for a few seconds then I said goodbye, but the cat followed me and rubbed himself against my legs. So I stroked him some more and told him I really had to go.

Life is magic.

Enocia

Related articles: Ideas in Motion; Channel-Hopping; I Love Magic; Tiger; What's New, Pussycat?

That Lottery Jackpot Feeling

2009-05-21T13:48:00.004+01:00

As I was walking home, I was playing my usual game of spotting numbers and letters on car registration numbers. It was then I noticed the licence number at the back of this particular black taxi looked very familiar.

It can't be!

I did a double-take.

It is!

The numbers were the same as my date of birth!

I've seen part of my date of birth on taxi's licence numbers and on car registration numbers before but never all 5 digits. This was just too uncanny!

I would imagine my feeling of jubilation at that moment must be similar to how people feel when all their numbers have been selected on the lottery jackpot. It's like Wow, magnified to infinity.

It's a shame the taxi driver wasn't around though for me to share my joy. That definitely is a lucky taxi.

I am a lottery jackpot winner!
I feel good!

Enocia

Related articles: Biggie Small; That was Lucky!

Boo Hoo!

2009-05-21T12:06:00.006+01:00

I've just read that my American Idol, Adam Lambert, failed to win the actual competition last night; Kris Lambert won. Boo hoo!`

Seriously, I had a feeling Kris was going to win because the signs were there.

First sign. Two days ago as I was looking for related articles on the Web about "American Idol" the first headline that grabbed my attention was a prediction about Kris winning and how Adam had a long career ahead of him.

Second sign. After seeing that headline, I chatted with a friend on a forum and he mentioned he works in the same building as Kris' mother!! What are the chances of that? I thought to myself, "Bugger, Kris has won!" Part of my response to my friend was: "Whatever the results, Adam Lambert is my American Idol."

I believe Adam was always on a different league anyway from the rest of the contestants. It's like a god competing with mortals. Mortals need someone they can relate to and Kris fits that mould. I'm not saying Kris isn't good but he's not always in the Zone like Adam.

Reminds me of the last series of the British reality show "Dancing on Ice." There was one contestant, Ray Quinn, who was head and shoulders above the rest. While the rest of the competitors were crawling up, getting stuck and slipping down the "ladder", Ray was in the Zone. One competitor referred to him as a god. He was so brilliant the ice skating experts thought he could become a professional skater if he was interested. Ray went on to win.

Back to "American Idol", it seems the "right" man won. I don't think America is yet ready for an Idol like Adam who wears makeup and nail varnish. I also believe - win or lose - everything is working out for the best for everyone concerned..

It's good to see that answers are always present anyway, I just have to stay alert.

Enocia

Related articles: Dreaming the Future - Visited; In the Zone; America's Got Talent; It's a Sign!;
Staying Alert; Pay Attention to the Moment

The Importance of Being Specific

2009-05-20T14:39:00.020+01:00

As I was walking into town yesterday, it started raining. I put up my umbrella. After a few minutes I was bored with the rain and put out an intention for my Invisible Friends to create a dry and sunny climate now. It stopped for a second and then started again. I realised by saying I wanted it to stop now, I hadn't specified how long "now" should last for. I revised my intention that I wanted to walk in dry, sunny weather all the way to my destination. It stopped raining and was dry all the way.

While I was in the library I was curious to test out the power of my thoughts. I thought it would be fun for the fire alarm to go off at a particular time for about 10 seconds then stop. I knew it wouldn't cause any disruption as the building is only usually evacuated if the ringing becomes continuous.

Alas, my thought power didn't work out, which was a bit of a bummer. Never mind!

The next day, in the same library, the alarm suddenly went off and started ringing intermittently. I put out a prayer for it to stop but it didn't. After a few minutes the bell started ringing continuously signifying it was time to evacuate the building, but the strange thing was it only rang for about 10 seconds then it stopped. Since the bell was no longer ringing we presumed it would be OK to stay but the whole building was evacuated anyway.

While the Fire Brigade was inspecting the building, I waited outside with the rest of the staff. Someone came back to report that there had been some kind of flooding which had set off the alarm. It only took about 10 minutes for the building to be given the all-clear, which was a lot faster than on previous occasions.

Why did it take almost 24 hours for my thoughts to come true?

I believe because my intention hadn't been in alignment with the local consensus reality. By this I mean, when I had put out the intention, I had asked for the alarm to ring for 10 seconds. The way the system usually works is that the alarm rings intermittently first. If there is still a problem, the ringing changes to continuous and the building is then evacuated. The only time the building is not evacuated while the alarm is ringing continuously is when the alarm is being tested.

Back to my test, I should have asked for the alarm to ring intermittently only for 10 seconds NOT continuously, which would have matched the consensus reality. Then there would have been no need for the building to be evacuated. In order for the Universe to create the perfect situation that matched my intention, it had to delay the alarm until there was a perfect situation that would trigger the alarm i.e. the flooding.

It would seem that as long as there's nothing opposing one's intention, all things are possible. You just have to be very specific about what you want to experience.

It was good to see that the people who had to evacuate the building didn't seem to mind. And the weather was nice too, which was just as well.

Enocia

Related articles: Even Better; The Right to Be Happy; What is Competition?; My Dog Self; The Weather of My Dreams; That was Quick!; No Such Thing as Competition; Love is Meeting All Needs Perfectly - Revisited

Some Love Quotes

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There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. - George Sand

To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. - David Viscott

Guys are like stars - so many to pick from but only one can make all your dreams come true! - Lindy Strahan

Love isn't blind, it just only sees what matters. - William Curry

A bell is no bell til you ring it.
A song is no song til you sing it.
And love wasn't put in your heart there to stay.
Love isn't love til you give it away." - Oscar Hammerstein II

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage - Lao Tzu

At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet - Plato

What a grand thing, to be loved! What a grander thing still, to love! - Victor Hugo

Love is the only flower that grows and blossoms Without the aid of the seasons. -Kahlil Gibran

Love is friendship set on fire. -Jeremy Taylor

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend forever. - Unknown

I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. - Roy Croft Source

Thanks to all who Love has inspired.

Enocia

Even Better

2009-05-20T11:44:00.014+01:00

I have observed that some dreams take longer to be realised, but when they do they are even better than I'd imagined.

Some months back I had an experience when I saw a tiny purple flame in me that reminded me of a pilot light that gas boilers have. The flame got bigger and bigger and totally consumed my whole body. I knew the Flame was me. The Flame was reminding me to see myself as the God-Fire within at all times. (See Changing Gears).

After that experience, I asked a friend if he could create a fractal flame for me. He promised he would but he obviously forgot and I never pursued it.

Just recently a friend took some photos of me and edited one version, which I now have on my blog. In that photo, I look like my whole being is on fire and I'm being consumed with passion, which is a perfect representation as I am passionate about what I write and about life.

So my dream to have a fractal flame has come true but in a different form that I LOVE. The photo is perfectly timed with who I am being now - Fire.

Thanks, friend, for making my dream come true.

Enocia

Related articles: Delays Happen for a Reason; Perfect Match; Changing Gears; The Perfect Dream Dance Partner; Second Time Lucky

Song of the Day - 15

2009-05-19T16:27:00.001+01:00

This song "Love, Sex and Magic" by Ciara feat Justin Timberlake is hot!

LOVE it!

Enocia

Song of the Day - 14

2009-05-19T16:11:00.001+01:00

I LOVE this song: "Run" by Leona Lewis.

She can sing.

Enocia

Dreaming the Future - Visited

2009-05-19T12:54:00.007+01:00

I have observed that when there's something I'm not sure about in the waking dream, my sleeping dreams reveals what's going on.

I have had lots of these experiences when I've sensed something about someone and my dream has revealed things to come and has been spot on.

I had two such dreams recently which have come true. Because they weren't things I wanted to come true they weren't pleasant to deal with. At least, I know I can trust in Myself as the Dreamer to give myself advance warnings.

Does this mean that when I know what is coming I can change it?

It all depends on the dream. Collective dreams, i.e. dreams involving more than one are difficult to change. I've heard of people who dreamed of the September 11 attacks in 2001 and couldn't change the events. I had a dream about the same two weeks before it happened.

Dreams that can be changed are ones that I'm dreaming on my own. For instance, if I can avoid an accident etc. In fact I've avoided lots of accidents in my time though not from precognitive dreams.

Back to the recent dreams I've had, the good news is I already know everything is working out for the best because I've already seen the future in my dreams.

Enocia

Related articles: Let Tomorrow Take Care of Itself; Synchronicity; The Dreamer; Time Travel

Let Tomorrow Take Care of Itself

2009-05-19T11:28:00.005+01:00

Two days ago, I had a conversation with my mother about the food she'd prepared which I wasn't keen on.

"What am I going to have tomorrow then?" I said. "I hope you don't expect me to have your dish!"

"Don't be like that!" mum chuckled.

"What am I doing worrying about what I should eat tomorrow?" I said. "Tomorrow will take care of itself."

"Yes, it's just like Jesus says in the Bible," mum said, which she quoted as follows:

"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matthew 6: 34

"Exactly! Why worry about tomorrow now?"

The next morning I woke up with a headache and pain in my hips and back. Before I left home I asked my mother how she was and she complained of a pain in her hips and back. I knew I was picking up on her pain. During my bus ride, I bathed my body with light and used the power of thoughts to erase the pain and I was fine.

The day did have its own emotional challenges which I dealt with. (See Biggie Small).

Later in the evening when I was home, I asked my mother how she was feeling and if she'd taken any pain killers. She said at first she'd been in so much pain she didn't feel like going out but the pain dissolved and there was no need to take tablets. She said she felt so good she went to visit a friend. She said her friend had given her some food which I could help myself to.

"See, by not worrying about what to eat, the Universe has provided in a perfect way," I said.

Mum also showed me some sweets and chocolates she'd brought which a neighbour had given her. Her neighbour had insisted that my mother share them with her lovely daughter, moi.

My day turned out to be a very good day after all.

As for tomorrow? It will no doubt take care of itself.

Enocia

Related articles: Biggie Small; Stake Your Claim; Life is Unfolding Perfectly - Revisited; Take No Thought; Don't Worry, Be Happy

Thought of the Day - 3

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The only one I have expectations of is myself. I then trust the Universe to sort out the details.

Enocia

Biggie Small

2009-05-19T10:01:00.034+01:00

I have to admit that there are times when I feel petty and I act petty. I have no qualms about feeling this emotion because I know it's something I have to go through. As long as I don't wallow in it for too long, that's the main thing.

So yesterday I was upset with a friend which brought up my petty behaviour. I mean my friend has a right to express himself how he wants even if it doesn't fit into my expectations. I know that I either have to accept it or lump it. I did lump it by sending him an angry text message (ah, the wonder of technology). I then walked home, more like stomp home.

One thing I do enjoy during my walks is spotting car registrations numbers that match mine and loved one's initials. On this occasion, I was in too much of a shitty mood to play that game. However, the Universe had other ideas because a car registration with the letters UEJ was flagged for my attention.

So what? I'm still not in the mood to play!

I couldn't avoid what the initials signified, however: UEJ = Universal Enocia Joseph. This means that UEJ is my larger than life self that is NEVER petty.

As I walked past some pink roses, I was inspired to smell them even though I wasn't in the mood. They smelled wonderful. By then my walk had mellowed to a leisurely stroll.

As I walked under this tree I heard these birds screeching at me. I looked up at them and thought, "Yeah, you got me! Now what?" I had a feeling the birds just wanted me to listen to them singing; anything to distract me, I suppose.

As I came across people I felt the urge to say hello. One young guy just stared at me as if I was nuts. I don't blame him really as a lot of Londoners don't tend to do hellos.

One young woman was cycling on the pavement with her dog trotting behind her. When the dog disappeared for about a minute the woman called out to the dog. As I walked by I noticed the dog was having a poo inside someone's front gate, which had been left open. The dog even turned round and looked at me as if he was really proud of himself. I told the woman what her dog was doing. Now, why did the dog choose that particular house at that point in time to do what he did? Unless he was mirroring back at me my shitty attitude. Hehe! I thought that the woman had better clear up the dog's mess or the people in that house are going to be in a foul mood.

Still on my way I spotted more roses, which I stopped to admire and sniff at.

The icing on my walking cake was when I saw this woman ticking her bulldog's stomach. I stooped to stroke the top of his head.

"What's your name then, doggie?" I said.

"It's Biggie!" the woman said.

"Well, it's good to meet you, Biggie!"

Oh I see, while I've been acting petty and attracting shitty behaviour, my larger than life self, UEJ, has been attracting beautiful roses, bird songs, lovely people (bar the starey guy), and even a dog called Biggie!

It just goes to show that even when I'm acting small, I'm still enormous.

Enocia

Related articles: Credit Where Credit's Due; Every Second Counts; What Mood are You In?; The Big Picture and the Details are One; Long Live the King!; Paint It Black; I Love London; All is Universal Energy

The Magic Number

2009-05-18T14:44:00.003+01:00

While I was watching the news about how Manchester United had won the football league, I noticed someone with a number 8 t-shirt. They also said Man United has now equalled Liverpool's 18 titles. 8 x 1 = 8.

While Liverpool, the football team I support, did not win the league this time, I was good to see the recurring number 8, which I believe is magical.

Speaking of which, the Daily Mail agrees with me: Why 18 really is a magic number for Manchester United.

Eight is the magic number!

And Liverpool will be back!

Enocia

Related articles: Giving Back; It's a Kind of Magic - Revisited; Eight is the Magic Number

Synchronicity

2009-05-18T14:08:00.011+01:00

A few days ago I had a thought to re-read an article by Paul Levy which someone once posted at a forum I sometimes participate in. I decided to do a search on the forum for the article. Just before I did, I was drawn to read a friend's post which I found so inspiring that I responded in kind with some of my articles. After that I forgot about searching for the Levy article.

Today I received an article via email by the same friend whose post I had responded to at the forum. The article called Archetypal Synchronicity is by Paul Levy, the writer whose article I had been meaning to read.

As I believe there is only One Dreamer that is dreaming in everyone, it's not surprising really that I received the reminder through my friend.

It just shows how futile it is to force things to work out. I believe when I trust in the Dreamer in me, the Dreamer unfolds events perfectly, which doesn't always happen in a cause/effect or linear fashion, but in a causeless/magical manner, which can be baffling to the conscious mind.

Everything works out for the best.

Enocia

Related articles: Credit Where Credit's Due; Channel-Hopping; Be Like a Child; Everything Always Works Out for the Best; Sayonara!; Charisma in Eight Acts; Why am I?; What is Synchronicity?

Credit Where Credit's Due

2009-05-18T13:14:00.006+01:00

I was just finishing a two hour walk. Considering I hadn't drunk any fluid for 24 hours nor had I eaten any food, except chocolate, I was feeling so good I could have continued for hours. I figured since it was nearly 11 pm, it was about time I went home. I thought to myself how much I had enjoyed my walk.

"So did I," the Inner Voice said.

"What do you mean you enjoyed it? What did you do?"

"It was I who took the walk that's why you weren't tired," the Inner Voice said.

"Yeah, yeah, take all the credit, why don't you?"

I felt my Inner Voice beaming with love.

Actually, the Inner Voice is me as my real self or Dreamer that is larger than life. Every moment I have a choice whether to let the Dreamer do everything (including walking) or I can experience life as a limited sense of self.

OK, Dreamer, I want you to dream everything!

Enocia

Related articles: Stake Your Claim; The Shape Shifter; All Alone or All One?; The Dreamer; The Lost Art of Bone Idleness; You Do It!; The Weaker, the Stronger; God Gets All the Credit

Song of the Day -13

2009-05-18T12:14:00.000+01:00

A contestant on "American Idol" performed Terrence Trent D'Arby's "Dance Little Sister". Reminded me how much I LOVE the original version.

What a fantastic voice he has.

Enocia

What a Cutie!

2009-05-18T11:42:00.004+01:00

Really enjoyed Natalie Okri's rendition of "No One." I happen to love that song too.

Cute girl!

Enocia

The Right to Be Happy

2009-05-16T12:13:00.014+01:00

A friend told me she has a friend from church who is always negative and gossiping about other people, and wants her to join her. She said whenever this friend phones her she feels drained. My friend says all she wants is to be around happy people not people who pull her down. She asked me if I can help as she says she trusts me.

I could relate to my friend's experience because recently I was in an environment where I felt the vibes were not to my liking. When I thought to myself - "Joy is all around me" the room was instantly transformed and people in the room lightened up. Those who didn't like the heat got out of the kitchen.

I've agreed to assist my friend with the power of thought.

What is my friend's intention? To always have happy people around her, at least her brand of happiness.

As I believe thoughts are real then the thought of happy people around my friend is all done and dusted.

I trust that my friend's intention to have happy people around her is now: making my friend relaxed and happy; attracting people who resonate with my friend's idea of happiness; and repelling those who are not in harmony with her.

I believe we all have the right to be happy and be around happy people.

Enocia

Related articles: More about Prayer; Ideas in Motion; Getting There by Being There; Sending Hugs and Kisses; The Power of Pure Thought; Love is Harmony; Why Opposites Do Not Attract

Song of the Day -12

2009-05-16T11:38:00.003+01:00

One of my favourite songs of all time: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera. I LOVE it!

Enocia

Related article: Beautiful Day

Classic!

2009-05-16T11:15:00.004+01:00

While my mother was at the library admiring some photos I had sent her via email, someone sitting next to her asked if I was a model.

"She's not a model, she's my daughter!"

Classic!

Enocia

Ouch!

2009-05-15T12:09:00.010+01:00

I was reading in a magazine about celebrities who use Botox to plump up their cheeks so they look youthful.

I've never liked needles. Ouch!

I would rather go au naturale i.e. letting my beauty shine through than face torture (no pun intended).

Being in joy keeps me young and cheeky.

Enocia

Related articles: Act Your Age; Make-up Artist; Make-up Tips; Beauty From the Inside Out

Song of the Day - 11

2009-05-14T15:27:00.003+01:00

LOVE this song: "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon.

Enocia

Related article: Where Did We Go Wrong?

Your Box is Empty - Revisited

2009-05-14T13:45:00.015+01:00

I was reading an interview with Chris Pine the other day about his new role as Captain James T Kirk in the new Star Trek movie. He talked about the downside of being involved in such an iconic movie as "Star Trek" because of typecasting. He said it must be difficult for actors to be remembered and loved only for one particular role, when they've actually done a lot more.

I believe it's up to the actor how his career unfolds. While an actor can't control how fans perceive him, he can choose whether to let himself be typecast or not.

It's rather like musicians who are remembered for particular songs. The musician knows that he's just not limited to a few songs, he's a whole lot more. It's up to the musician to decide whether he wants to continue doing what he loves i.e. make music which may or may not produce a hit; or spend the rest of his life trying to please his fans.

I have also experienced readers trying to typecast me into a particular role. Just because I've written about particular topics considered "spiritual", some readers expect me to be some kind of spiritual teacher. I have no interest in promoting a way of being, I'm only interested in being myself and doing what I love. If my writings inspire readers to be themselves and do what they love, all well and good; if not, all well and good.

Any reader who attempts to put me in a box will find their box empty.

Enocia

Related articles: Every Second Counts; Stepping Outside the Box; Your Box is Empty; How to avoid Typecasting

Channel-Hopping

2009-05-14T13:00:00.010+01:00

While my mother and I were watching television she started channel-hopping. I noticed one guy on one programme looked familiar.

"He looks like Brendan Fraser from The Mummy," I said. "You know how much I love that film."

"Yes, I know."

"It's not him though."

As my mother continued channel-hopping, Brendan Fraser's face popped up on the TV screen.

"There he is!" I said, "Brendan Fraser."

"What's this?" mum said.

"It's Bedazzled. He's really funny in this film. Let's watch it."

My mother wasn't too keen on it so I watched it on my own.

"Bedazzled" is about a man who is hopelessly in love with this woman who has no interest in him. He turns to the devil for assistance. The devil agrees to grant him 7 wishes for a small fee - his soul. The problem is each wish comes with a dire and hilarious consequence.

I believe Love will always find a way to alert me to the things I love. That's why my mother was inspired to channel-hop so I could watch Brendan in action.

Enocia

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Song of the Day -10

2009-05-14T11:46:00.006+01:00

I LOVE this song "More than a Woman" by the beautiful Aaliyah. I think the video is fantastic!

Enocia

Trust Me, I'm a Magician

2009-05-13T17:48:00.013+01:00

Is it easier to trust in what you can see than what you can't?

I believe it's very easy to trust in what I can't see. In fact, I do it all the time.

I was chatting to a friend earlier about the amount of walking I've been doing, which is a minimum of 40 hours a week. If I choose to walk to and from my destination, it's considerably more. The only reason why I can do this and never get tired is because I know I have the energy to do so. I can't see this energy but I still trust in it.

When I travel on public transportation I can't see the driver en route because I'm usually either sitting upstairs or, if it's a bendy bus, I'm sitting at the back. And yet, I still trust the driver's expertise.

At traffic lights, there is a hidden intelligence that makes the colours change. I can't see the intelligence and yet I still trust in the intelligence in the cars to make them stop.

When I buy something in a shop and the product label says it contains such and such. I trust that the label is correct.

When my mother cooks dinner, I don't see how she's prepared it and yet I still trust in her cooking.

Every day I meet different kinds of people from various works of life. I can't see the love in them but I still trust in them to be kind and courteous.

There are lots of beliefs I have that I can't see and yet I still trust in them.

As you can see, it's my nature to trust in things I can't see. That's why life is magical.

Enocia

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Act Your Age

2009-05-13T15:43:00.004+01:00

This article was inspired from an article I read about Cher in the Daily Mail: See Cher turns back time to slip into see-through body suit she first wore 17 years ago... and still looks amazing.

**********************************

You're much
Too old
To dress
The way you do.

You should only
Listen to music
From your
Generation.

You should only
Go to places people
Your age
Frequent.

You should only
Read magazines
For your kind
Of people.

Why don't
You act
Your age?

I will act
My age
When I
Know what
Age is.

Enocia

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Every Second Counts

2009-05-12T14:03:00.038+01:00

"But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." 1 Corinthians 13: 10

It's funny how people like putting life into categories such as jobs that are meant to benefit humanity versus jobs that have little or no value; exciting lifestyle versus dull and boring; people who do God's work versus people who work for the devil. So that's why I've got those two horns sticking on my head. :-)

What if you knew you only had one life which takes all forms?

Then this means the same me that does number twos, is the same me that likes: having showers, going for long walks and on bus rides, writing, surfing the Internet, reading, hanging out at bookshops and libraries, going to art galleries, making love, hanging out with loved ones, laughing, playing, having my photos taken, listening to music, watching television and videos, being with animals, relaxing in the forests, hanging out at airports, eating food I love including chocolate, doing household chores, cooking (not that I like household chores and cooking but it has to be done), pondering on and exploring new ideas, day-dreaming, being in silence, sleeping, dreaming, etc. There have been times when I haven't been in a good mood and have been stroppy; that's when I'm really working for the devil.

My point is just because I enjoy doing many different things doesn't make one thing more important than another. They are just different ways of being myself. As long I am happy being me what difference does it make what masks I am wearing?

When I know I am the same Me in every moment, I am no longer living life in parts. This means in every moment I have access to the entirety of my being which can never be divided. And where there is wholeness there is magic.

It is because there is only one Me that's why every second counts.

Enocia

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Love and Gratitude

2009-05-12T13:25:00.003+01:00

Just want to send my love and gratitude to all who share what they love on the Internet.

I recently found two songs on YouTube I'd been looking for.

Thank you all.

Enocia

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Song of the Day - 9

2009-05-12T13:01:00.006+01:00

This song is dedicated to all mothers in the world. It's called "Sweet Mother" by Prince Nico Mbarga sang in Pidgin English. I remember hearing it when I was growing up as a child and I loved it.

All the mothers loved it too.

Here's the lyrics:

Sweet Mother by Prince Nico Mbarga (1976)

Sweet mother I no go forget you
for the suffer wey you suffer for me.
Sweet mother I no go forget you
for the suffer wey you suffer for me.

When I dey cry, my mother go carry me--she go say,
my pikin [1] wetin you dey cry ye, ye,
stop stop, stop stop make you no cry again oh."

When I won sleep, my mother go pet me,
she go lie me well well for bed,
she cover me cloth, sing me to sleep,
"sleep sleep my pikin oh."

When I dey hungry, my mother go run up and down.
she go find me something when I go chop [2] oh.

Sweet mother I no go forget you for the suffer wey you suffer for me

When I dey sick, my mother go cry, cry, cry,
she go say instead when I go die make she die.

O, she go beg God,
"God help me, God help, my pikin oh."

If I no sleep, my mother no go sleep,
if I no chop, my mother no go chop, she no dey tire oh.

Sweet mother I no go forget you,
for the suffer wey you suffer for me.

You fit get another wife, you fit get another husband,
but you fit get another mother? No!

And if I forget you, therefore I forget my life and the air I breathe.

And then on to you men, forget, verily, forget your mother,
for if you forget your mother you've lost your life. Sweet Mother, lyrics

Enocia

Life is Ruff!

2009-05-12T11:39:00.006+01:00

During my walk yesterday I met this woman walking a cute Yorkshire Terrier dog that I wanted to sroke, but it was barking so loudly that it put me right off.

"Don't worry, he's only saying hello," his owner said.

"Oh really? In that case," I said, "Ruff, ruff, ruff!"

"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" he tried to scramble up my legs. "Ruff, ruff, ruff!"

"See?" the woman said. "I told you he was saying hello."

Then the dog ran off.

Just as well I can speak Yorkshire Terrier or I would have missed out on such fun.

Ruff!

Enocia

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You've Gotta Have a Laugh - 3

2009-05-12T11:31:00.002+01:00

The following chuckles are by British comedian, Ronnie Barker:

HAVE you heard the one about the retired general who said he had not had sex since 1956? His friend said: "`That's a long time ago." "I don't know," the general replied, "it's only 20.27 now."

THE man who invented the zip fastener was today honoured with a lifetime peerage. He will now be known as the Lord of the Flies.

IN a packed programme tonight we will be talking to an out-of-work contortionist who says he can no longer make ends meet.

THE toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on. Source

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You've Gotta Have a Laugh - 2

2009-05-12T11:03:00.003+01:00

The following selection of one liners come from British comedian, Peter Kay who makes me howl with laughter.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I realised that The Lord doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked him to forgive me.

I've often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming.

I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step-ladder. I don't get on with my real ladder.

I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.

A cement mixer collided with a prison van on the Kingston Bypass. Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for 16 hardened criminals.

Well I was bullied at school, called all kinds of different names. But one day I turned to my bullies and said 'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me', and it worked! From there on it was sticks and stones all the way.

My Dad used to say 'always fight fire with fire', which is probably why he got thrown out of the fire brigade.

S*x is like playing bridge: If you don't have a good partner, you better have a good hand.

I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law. My neighbour said 'Are you going to help?' I said 'No, six should be enough.'

If we aren't supposed to eat animals, then why are they made out of meat?

I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before. Peter Kay One Liners Source

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Curious!

2009-05-11T15:32:00.016+01:00

I've just received an email from a writer plugging their latest book about the practical use of their spiritual ideas. Obviously, if you buy this wonderful book, your life will change forever.

It got me thinking about something. If your ideas are so wonderful and your Inner Genie is constantly granting your every wish including perfect health and money, why do you need to get people to buy your books? Surely, as you can afford everything, you can offer these books for free?

Come to think of it, why is it people who claim to channel teachings from Awakened Masters and Guides forget to ask their Teachers how to manifest what they need? Why do they need their followers to fund their organisations? Unless of course, the Masters, Teachers and Guides are just as clueless as their students and followers, thus the need to keep producing bestsellers.

Just a thought.

Enocia

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Shattering Expectations

2009-05-11T15:07:00.006+01:00

In the last Britain's Got Talent I watched the following two performers, in my view, shattered expectations.

Greg Pritchard Sings Nessum Dorma

Shaun Smith

Funnily enough, before I watched the show, I met this young woman on the bus who lived near Notting Hill in west London. The song Shaun performed on his audition called "Aint No Sunshine" was featured in the film Notting Hill.

Shaun can shatter my expectations any time.

Enocia

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Sleeping Beauty

2009-05-11T14:27:00.004+01:00

Sometimes the more sleep I get the more I want.

Last night I slept for over 10 hours and when I woke up this morning, I wanted more sleep. It must be like catlike nature.

Zzzzzz!

Enocia

I Love Magic

2009-05-11T13:57:00.003+01:00

I noticed a few weeks back that they're now repeating the 60s American sitcom Bewitched on television. It's about the life and loves of Samantha the witch, and her "ordinary" husband, Darrin, and Samantha's eccentric relatives who visit from time to time. It reminds me how much I used to love that series.

Wouldn't it be nice if all I had to do was twitch my nose for whatever I want to experience and it is so?

Come to think of it, I already have that power. In my sleeping dreams my thoughts manifest instantly. It's just that I got into the habit of seeing the dreamer in sleep as different from the dreamer in the waking state.

There is, in fact, only one dreamer whether I'm asleep or awake; on earth or in a TV series.

I am now twitching my nose now which means it's time for me to ride off on my broomstick.

Enocia

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I Miss You

2009-05-11T12:41:00.007+01:00

I have observed that among "spiritual" folk, missing someone is frowned upon as it's a sign that you have special relationships. Given that we are all ONE, we're not supposed to love one more than another.

While I do love everyone, there are special loved ones that I love more. That is what I believe life is about - discovering what I love; attracting more of what I love; and missing what I love.

I miss you.

Enocia

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Caught in a Paradox

2009-05-11T11:58:00.010+01:00

My mother was telling me how she met this woman at a bus stop and they ended up chatting during their bus journey. It turned out the woman's name was the same as the friend mum had just been visiting. They even had other things in common. Mum said their conversation got other people in the bus smiling.

"That was lovely," I said. "I'm so glad you were open to share the magic with her."

"She said I was very nice speaking to her. Usually people think she's mad when she talks to people and put her down. I told her I treat everyone the same. I said to her, 'Next time, if someone doesn't want to speak to you, just ignore them for acting so stupid.'"

"Hmmm, aren't you doing exactly the same thing?"

"What do you mean?" mum said.

"I mean by thinking people are being stupid, you are putting them down."

"But that's not what I meant."

"I know. You see what is popular known as the human ego either thinks it is superior or inferior to everyone else. So by thinking people are being stupid you are caught in a paradox," I said. "It reminds me of a piece I wrote recently about someone who accuses someone of being judgmental and not realising that by seeing the other as judgmental she is also being judgmental."

"What should I have said then?" mum said. "Surely people who ignore you when you are speaking are being stupid?"

"They are only stupid because that's how you perceive them."

"What about if I said 'just ignore them'?"

"That will work as long as you don't ignore them because you think they're being stupid," I chuckled.

"Now you're being stupid," she said.

"More put down!"

"I was only kidding!"

"I know."

I love paradoxes, don't you?

Enocia

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You've Gotta Have a Laugh

2009-05-11T11:23:00.007+01:00

These jokes from British comedian, Jack Dee, made me laugh out loud.

"My local’s* rough as anything. I went to the pub quiz the other night… First question was, 'What the f**k are you looking at?'"

"I read in my local newspaper, they had this advert, 'Please look after your neighbours in the cold weather', and shall I tell you something about that? I live next door to this 84-year-old woman, do you know, not once has she come round to see if I’m all right. Lazy cow hasn’t even taken her milk in for a fortnight!"

"Studies show 1 in 5 British teens are unable to peel an orange…It’s a good job they’ve all got knives then." Jack Dee

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* In the UK, a "local" refers to one's preferred pub.

Song of the Day - 8

2009-05-11T11:18:00.002+01:00

I LOVE this song: "Say it Right" by Nelly Furtado.

Enocia

I Have a Good Mind

2009-05-10T13:07:00.008+01:00

While my mother and I were watching the commercials yesterday evening on television, I noticed an advert for a Sunday newspaper which says it's going to have a magazine that has the characters on the latest Star Trek movie. Given that I'm a huge Trekkie, I thought it would be interesting to read that particular magazine.

"I have a good mind to pay a visit to the local library tomorrow just to pick up that magazine," I said to my mother. "I might just do that."

Well, when I came into the library to use their Internet facilities, guess what was lying on top of the reception desk? The magazine with the "Star Trek" characters. They obviously had left it there for me to pick up.

Mission accomplished!

Enocia

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A Soft Touch

2009-05-10T12:58:00.005+01:00

When I woke up this morning, around 7.30 am, I was still feeling groggy. I noticed a white coloured heart shape on the wall. As I fully woke up the heart shape dissolved back into the wall.

And there I was thinking you were so hard, wall. You are such a soft touch!

I heart you too.

Enocia

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Hello Sweety

2009-05-09T14:56:00.003+01:00

During my walk I thought of a friend who sometimes call me "sweety." As I walked past this man, he said to me, "Hello sweety, how are you today?" I chatted to him for about a minute and then walked off.

I'm such a sweety!

Enocia

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Stake Your Claim

2009-05-09T12:18:00.029+01:00

I believe the Universe is rather like an insurance policy.

Insurance companies agree to cover policy holders in times of crisis. However, it's up to the policy holders to not only claim what they are entitled to but to prove their entitlement. Don't expect the insurance company to do it for you. In the same respect, all good in the universe is already present and is ours for free, but we have to stake our claim.

How do you claim what's yours?

Let's say, for example, you've heard or read about someone who was healed miraculously of a particularly illness. You can claim the experience as yours under the law of One. This means my true self is the ONE Self that exist in all realities, therefore, what blesses me in one reality blesses me in all realities as all is one. However, like an insurance policy, if I don't claim my blessings I receive nothing.

When I went home last night I felt groggy and exhausted which didn't feel like me at all. I decided to have some Marmite on toast. As I was preparing some, I started experiencing an aura, one of the symptoms of a migraine attack. Not again! I realised that while I've been healed of many migraines before by prayer, the reason why it keeps coming back is because I haven't wiped that thought-form out completely from all of me. It was time to claim what is fully mine. As I ate my toast, I thought to myself: "I am healed of migraine for ALL time."

After I finished eating, I lay down on the sofa. Even though my eyesight was still blurry, I forced myself to watch television while repeating in thought: "I am healed for all time." My vision cleared and I felt my temple throbbing as a dull ache. I massaged my temple and reminded myself that I have been healed for all time. I even watched American Idol and could focus without distraction. Then I went to bed. When I woke up in the middle of the night, the headache had been dissolved.

Note that when I told myself that I had been healed for all time, I believed the thought was real. Because the thought is real for me, all I have to do is let the thought do its work in me. That's the power of conviction.

Earlier today, I shared my breakthrough with my mother. She had been very astonished at how rapidly I had been healed. I told her I had simply claimed my healing for all time. She reminded me of the miraculous healing of polio she had experienced as a child. At the time, she had been off school for a year. One day during an earth tremor when there was no one in the house to carry her, she had to either get up and walk or lie in bed and get crushed by some furniture. After that she returned to school. She wondered if she could apply that healing to her experience now. I told her I believe she is the same person she was then; she just has to claim her healing for all time.

Mum also reminded me of the following passage from the Bible:

"21": For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

"22": Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

"23": Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

"24": Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter 2

Christians believe when Jesus died on the cross, his suffering covered all sins and diseases. All followers who believe in Jesus have to do is claim their healing.

While I don't follow the Christian doctrine, I still believe that all good is mine to claim for all time.

Imagine what life would be like if we all claimed our good now? This means no more trying to go through the long-winded route of trying to resolve problems, just claim the solutions that already exist now, whether it's your solution in the past or future, or someone else's in the past or future.

It's already done and dusted. All good is present for all time.

Stake your claim now!

Enocia

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The Problem Has Already Been Resolved

2009-05-08T14:49:00.029+01:00

Have you ever experienced history repeating itself? It's the same old drama, same old problems, same old, same old.

Wouldn't it be nice if when one problem has been resolved it is resolved for all time?

When I woke up this morning, part of a song came to mind.

There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe When You Believe, lyrics

As I was walking to the bus stop this morning, I thought about the Power of the One Intelligence and Power in all time and all space.

Later while I was using my Gmail an error message came up and I logged out. I tried to log back in but it wouldn't let me. When I checked the Google Help Group I discovered other users across the world were having the same problem.

Here we go again!

I recalled another time when the same problem had occurred. At that time I'd reminded myself of the Power of the One Intelligence in all and the situation was quickly resolved, which I recorded on my blog as The Answer is Always One - Revisited

As I see it, there's no need for me to go through this problem again, as it has already been resolved for all time. It's a matter of reliving that moment in the present.

After re-reading the article I had written, I told myself that the matter has already been resolved. There is, therefore, no need for me to read other users' complaints. I worked on another article instead. When I tried logging in later to Gmail it was working perfectly.

I believe once a problem has been resolved, whether it's 2,000 years in the past or 2,000 years in the future, it has been resolved for ALL time. How? Because I believe only ONE exists in all time, all space and all realities. Since the ONE is my true self, I have already had that experience. All I need to do is believe the problem has been resolved, and so it is in the present.

Enocia

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Giving Back

2009-05-08T12:48:00.014+01:00

During yesterday's evening news on television, they were discussing some footballer's outburst at a match and his subsequent apology. The newscaster read some comments from readers. One reader believed footballers earn so much money and don't give back.

It got me thinking about what it means to give back to society?

Is giving back about working in/for the community, for some charity organisation, or working in some religious or spiritual capacity? I believe if people choose to take those paths, that's all well and good. I believe when you're being true to yourself and doing what you love, someone always benefits.

Take for example the advert for Compare the Market for people looking for cheap insurance. Every time I see that advert it has me in stitches. Whether viewers are encouraged to use that company is another matter, but at least their advert makes people smile, which is giving back.

Back to the reader's comment about footballers not giving back, I believe footballers give back to their fans by entertaining them, win or lose.

That's why I support Liverpool, the greatest football team in the world, ever.

Enocia

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Song of the Day - 7

2009-05-08T12:27:00.001+01:00

It's funny how particular songs just pop up in thought. This morning I started humming "Pass the Dutchie" by Musical Youth. I used to love that song and skanking.

Musical Youth - Pass the Dutchie

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Light Weight

2009-05-08T12:20:00.000+01:00

"He ain't heavy, he's my brother." Song lyrics

During my bus journey, a woman sat next to me. Her big bag was resting on my lap. I could have easily asked her to move her bag but I decided to test out what I believe that all that I see around me are simply ideas in motion. In fact, the woman jacket was even similar jacket to mine.

As soon as I had the thought I stopped feeling the bag and even my own body. I just felt light.

Speaking of which, I woke up in the middle of the night with an itchy throat. As I couldn't be bothered to cough, I thought "I am Light" a few times and I felt no desire to cough.

I believe an idea only gains weight when it identifies itself as material or physical, otherwise it is light weight.

Enocia

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Disobedience or Love?

2009-05-08T11:18:00.005+01:00

During my walk, I spotted this cute dog on a lead standing next to a man and a woman. I thought how lovely it would be to stroke him.

As I approached, the dog wagged his tail and walked towards me. Just as I was about to stroke him, the owner yanked the dog away commanding him to stay but the dog wouldn't obey. As I didn't want to cause any trouble, I walked away.

I can understand the owner pulling the dog away because the dog's behaviour could be misconstrued as attack by someone who is afraid of dogs.

As I see it, the dog wasn't being disobedient at all, he simply wanted to show some love.

Never mind! Plenty more fish in the sea.

Enocia

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The End of the World

2009-05-07T15:50:00.011+01:00

"it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain." Star Trekking, lyrics

I have heard many predictions about the end of time and the end of the world which is believed will occur very soon. Some even attribute the economic climate to the end times.

Over the last eight years, I've been going through a process of changing how I relate to the world by learning to trust in my intuition. In other words, trusting in myself and following my heart. I have also been sharing my experiences on my blog.

I believe the end of the world occurs when the Spirit is in complete control.

This means I don't have to wait till I'm "dead" to live as Spirit. I can live as Spirit now.

I can live happily ever after now.

Heaven is now.

Enocia

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The Power of Conviction

2009-05-07T14:59:00.012+01:00

As I was sitting by the river reading a newspaper, this guy approached me and asked if he could sit beside me. I told him I didn't mind. I went back to reading my newspaper but he wanted to have a conversation. So I put the newspaper away and gave him my full attention.

What came out of the conversation was his belief about the end of the world and how the messiah is waiting for humanity to be united before he will appear and teach us how to resolve the world's problems.

I asked my friend why he needed to wait on this messiah. He said because humanity always needs someone to show them the way to God. He said while he's waiting, he's still going to enjoy his life on earth. He said if the messiah doesn't show up before he dies, he will be resurrected when the messiah finally arrives and he and fellow believers will live in paradise forever. (My friend was speaking from an Islamic perspective).

When he invited me to ask him questions, I told him while I appreciate his point about the end of the world, I don't believe in waiting for a messiah to guide me. I believe in listening to the Guide within me which I follow at all times. I said if that's what he truly believes in, I am very happy for him.

One thing I got from our conversation was his conviction which I found really inspiring. He spoke with such authority and belief. I was very grateful to have met him.

Imagine if my friend believed in himself the way he believes in waiting for an external teacher to guide him to salvation.

What would the world be like if we all had such strong self-belief?

I believe in Me.

Enocia

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I Love this Ad!

2009-05-07T14:44:00.006+01:00

I reckon Aleksandr is making an important point here. Why don't people get it when it's so simple?

For people who don't still get it, here's Aleksandr's website: Compare the Meerkat.

LOVE it!

Enocia

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Delays Happen for a Reason

2009-05-07T11:05:00.011+01:00

There are two free newspapers they give out in the City and the west end: London Lite and The London Paper. Two weeks ago, my mother asked me to start getting her a copy of the "London Lite" which she prefers. I've been doing this religiously.

Yesterday when I went to get a copy, there weren't any. When I asked the guy who gives them out where they were, he said that they were still waiting for them to be delivered. I picked up "The London Paper" instead.

As it was warm and sunny, I decided to sit by the river to browse through the paper. I noticed an interview with the American actor, Jon Hamm, who stars in the brilliant drama Mad Men. My mother and I happen to be huge fans of "Mad Men" and Jon Hamm. So that's why the paper my mother wanted was delayed so we could read this interview. There was also a piece about President Obama stopping off at some fast food restaurant for a burger. Given that my mother is a huge fan of Obama, I was sure she would find that information interesting.

By the time I was ready to go home, the "London Lite" was now available, so I picked up a copy for my mother. I noted the articles on Hamm and Obama had not been covered in that issue.

Sometimes what is perceived as a delay is simply the Universe bringing what I love to my attention.

Everything is working out for the best.

Enocia

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In the Zone

2009-05-06T14:27:00.019+01:00

One thing I find interesting about this season's American Idol is you can tell who is in the Zone and who is not.

What do I mean by the "Zone"?

The Zone is when someone is being who they are as their True Self or Soul, Spirit, Light, Love, their essence. I believe each of us is unique in Spirit and we are here to express our unique identities.

When you are live in the Zone, you know you are already excellent so you just let the Excellence that you are express through which is always amazing, awesome, brilliant, creative, inspiring, magical, refreshing, unique, etc.

When you don't live in the Zone, you are always trying to be excellent which is either hit or miss.

For me, the contestant Adam Lambert is always in the Zone. Every time I hear him perform, I am both astounded by his brilliance and reminded of my own brilliance.

I have noticed other contestants who are not always in the Zone tend to either have good days or bad days.

Last week, the contestants were mentored by Jamie Foxx, the actor, singer and entertainer. Jamie noticed Adam wasn't intimidated by him at all. Why should Adam be intimidated when he knows we are all equally talented?

Thank you for being the Magic, Adam!

Enocia

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Kissing a Girl

2009-05-06T12:08:00.037+01:00

I recently received an email from a reader who had discovered my blogs while doing a research about the ego. When I checked one of her websites, I noticed it was black lesbian orientated, which I thought was interesting but not my cup of tea.

During a photo shoot of yesterday's episode of Britain's Next Top Model, the reality TV show where contestants compete to be the top model, the girls were split into pairs and had to kiss one another. Although a lot of the girls were horrified at the thought of kissing and touching intimately, they did it anyway.

It got me thinking about how I would feel if I had to kiss a girl. Would I be willing or go for it?

While I was university, I was curious about exploring what it means to be human. I ended up studying theories of race, gender, and sexuality which enabled me to deconstruct my various human identities including my sexuality. By the end of my degree, I came to the conclusion that although I consider myself to be a postmodern all and nothing girl, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am not interested in having intimate relationships with women apart from friendships.

About five years ago I met this guy who really fancied me. Although I wasn't interested in pursuing a relationship with him, I was curious to discover what it would feel like kissing him. We ended up snogging in this park. My friend was a fantastic kisser and ranks as one of the best I've experienced. Hmmm, yum! At the time, he told me that he was sure men and women find me attractive. I never did go out with him as I wasn't open to a relationship at the time.

Since then I've been curious about my friend's theory about my ability to attract both men and women. So far, I only tend to attract men of all nationalities and all ages; some way too young for my liking. There was this one time, however, when I met a woman at a park, whom I suspected was lesbian. We had a lot of fun hanging out feeding squirrels. After that she asked me if she could buy me coffee at the local cafe. I had a feeling she wanted to pursue the relationship. Fortunately, the cafe was closed and we went our separate ways. I never saw her again.

Given that I know my nature as a Spirit which is both male and female, I'm aware that my desire to be intimate with men is only a programme, actually one that was pre-determined before my birth. That's why I always knew the partner of my dreams is appearing in a white male body.

Back to the question about whether I would kiss a girl. In another dream, maybe, but not in this dream.

I am being the Me I choose to be.

Enocia

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More about Prayer

2009-05-06T10:17:00.017+01:00

I was speaking to a friend the other day about prayer. He said that he's now realised that instead of praying the way he was taught as a child and using prayers from the Bible or religious sources, he can pray any time and anywhere using his own words.

I told my friend that I believe prayers go on all the time at a conscious and unconscious level.

I believe conscious prayers occur when I: put out an intention to either have an experience or to share an experience such as sending love and peace; use affirmations, decrees and mantras; use prayers that already exist from Scriptures.

I believe unconscious prayers fall into two categories: my preoccupations and thought forms being generated in Mind. Here are a few examples of both categories of unconscious prayers.

A few days ago I noticed a poster in the library advertising "Silver Surfers Day" for senior citizens who have never used the Internet. I thought my mother might find it interesting as she's never been online though she knows what it looks like. After browsing the website, I jotted down a telephone number which she could use to find out where the nearest online centre is if she's interested. When I went home I told her about it but forgot to give her the telephone number.

Today, I noticed a flyer someone had dropped through the post about "Silver Surfers' Day" with details. They've even booked places for people interested. All my mother needs to do is call the number.

In a recent article, I wrote about my need for an elastic band that had to be a particular size. During my walks, I ended up finding the perfect one I had envisioned. After using it for a few days, I started thinking that I wish it was now smaller. There's no pleasing some people. Hehe! Guess what? When I came home yesterday, I noticed 3 small elastic bands on the doormat which were just the perfect size (unless I change my mind again). Our local postie (postman) had obviously heard my call and responded in kind.

The above two experiences are examples of my personal preoccupations as prayer.

On the bus this morning, I suddenly had a thought that instead of getting off at the stop I intended to get off at, it looks like I'll be walking from Liverpool Street. It didn't make any sense why I'd had the thought. A few minutes later, the driver turned on the Announcer which said that the bus was now terminating at Liverpool Street. Now it made sense why I'd had the thought, I had obviously picked up on the driver's intention.

When I got off I could easily have waited for another bus but there was a traffic jam. I figured it was quicker to walk. On the way, I noticed a man standing outside Starbucks who asked me if I would like to try some Caramel Cappuccino Swirl which were in little cups. I took one and sipped it on the way. It tasted yummy. I also noticed a van driving by with the company name "Tastes."

My experience where I pre-empted the driver's intention is an example of thoughts being generated in Mind which I only pick up if they are relevant to my needs. Otherwise, I tend to just ignore them.

In a universe of ideas, I believe prayer is actually ideas communicating with like ideas.

Every moment is a prayer.

Enocia

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Peer Pressure

2009-05-05T15:24:00.016+01:00

There was a time when I used to go to the cinema a lot. At the time I had lots of spare cash.

The problem with going to see movies as and when was I never considered whether the film was something I actually wanted to see, I just saw it because everyone was seeing the film, or because of peer pressure.

When I started exploring my spiritual path, for the first time I started exploring what it means to be me. It was then I discovered that my True Self is Love. She won't be badgered into doing things because it's fashionable or bow to peer pressure. As far as my Self is concerned, it has to resonate with her being or it's not happening. Now my True Self arranges for me to watch films that I truly love.

I've also been thinking of the many books I've bought and read over the years. Again, there were a lot of books that I bought because they were fashionable, some I never even read. In other words, the books were a good head trip but they didn't touch my heart at all.

Speaking of touching my heart, I was chatting to a friend the other day in the library who is into fine art. The last time I saw him was about four years ago when he invited me to his exhibition that was being held in that particular library. Before I met him, I had just written a piece called Imagine about the genie within. While I was reading a newspaper he sat next to me and started talking to me about a piece he'd written about the Inner Genius within which calls out to people to wake up. He said he intends to reproduce it as a painting. He also invited me to his next exhibition.

Later we chatted about relationships. My friend said people find him weird because at his age (40) he's not married nor has he got any kids. In fact, he's never been in a relationship. He said art is his one true love and he prefers to just focus on that.

I told my friend I could relate to his experience. While I've been in relationships and am open to relationships, I've never been married or had kids. Writing is my true love and mine forever; and my stories are my children. I said there's nothing like a blank screen that accepts all that I express without judgment.

Love never bows to peer pressure.
I follow my heart at all times.

Enocia

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What Makes Britain Great?

2009-05-05T12:52:00.005+01:00

During my walk, I got thinking about what makes Britain Great.

I believe Britain is Great because it's a great place to live in, with great people, great culture, great language, great weather (believe it or not), and great sense of humour.

Call me biased, but I think everything about Great Britain is just Great.

A few hours later, as I was walking home, I found a little British flag someone had dropped on the pavement, which I picked up. I believe the flag was my beloved Great Britain's way of acknowledging my appreciation.

I love Great Britain and Great Britain loves me!

Enocia

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Little Jackie Russell

2009-05-05T12:24:00.015+01:00

During my walk, I came across two men chatting about a Jack Russell puppy one had on a lead. The puppy was so cute I had to stop and stroke it. The puppy's owner told me she was six months old.

She was so enthusiastic and jumped up my legs. Then the little critter nipped my ankle. Just as well I had trousers and boots on. Her owner showed us his wrists which had bite marks; presumably, the puppy has been practising on him too. He said she needs to be trained. I have no arguments there.

I wished him and his puppy well.

The Jack Russell puppy is like an untrained mind. There is so much energy behind each thought but if the thought is not focused in the right way, it's disaster. It's taken me a while to train my Inner Jackie Russell.

Now she obeys all my commands.

Sit! Stay! Good dog!

Enocia

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What is Evolution? - Revisited

2009-05-05T10:10:00.032+01:00

While I don't buy into the Charles Darwin model of evolution, I do believe in evolution of sorts i.e. there is only ONE Self exploring Self in multifarious ways through different paradigms i.e. models of reality. For instance, someone may choose to experience the ONE via a particular religion and continue to evolve that paradigm. When that person decides that religion is no longer right for him, he's experienced a paradigm shift and may choose to explore another paradigm for as long as he chooses.

One reason why I don't follow any teaching or religion is because I find them inhibiting. What usually happens in a group that follows a particular teaching is the group evolves according to the teacher's belief about how fast or slow people are assimilating the teachings. I find when I disconnect from the group mentality and follow my heart, I am being the ONE in my own unique way at a pace that is not dependent on externals. In other words, I follow my heart which knows why I do what I do including blogging. My heart also sends people to me who resonate with my purpose. I also find that when you're following your heart, what is right for you tends to be in harmony with others who are also following their hearts.

When I woke up yesterday, which was a public holiday, I wondered how to spend the day. As I was getting ready, the Inner Voice (my True Self) said She had a treat in store for me. I was inspired to go to the Tate Modern Gallery.

The thing I find about going to a gallery like the Tate Modern is there's so much to look at. During my previous visits, I have experienced information overload which have left me physically drained. I believe it was because I was trying to process stuff that weren't in resonance with who I was being at that moment in time. I decided to apply what I believe i.e. that all forms, myself included, are ideas in motion constantly attracting like-ideas and unfolding into grander ideas. I knew that the right idea (art) that resonated with my own "evolution" will attract my attention.

I was attracted to the No Ghost, Just a Shell exhibition about two artists who purchased the copyright of an animated Japanese Manga character called Annlee.

"An international project initiated by the French artists Philippe Parreno and Pierre Huyghe. Parreno and Huyghe purchased the copyright of a Japanese Manga figure, Annlee. Manga is a Japanese industry specialising in the production of animated cartoons as well as comic books. By purchasing the copyright of one of the ‘cheap Manga figures’ Parreno and Huyghe have saved ‘Annlee’ from an industry which sooner or later would condemn her to death. They now offer artists the opportunity to manipulate Annlee ..." No ghost, Just a shell

This project was right up my alley since I believe all ideas are real, whether they are in a story or appear in human form. It was fascinating to get into the character's mind and experience how she feels.

The next exhibition I was drawn to was a black & white short film by Yvonne Rainer called "Trio Film" about a male and female nudes playing with a balloon. I was so captivated by their balloon game that it didn't seem like they were naked at all. It just seemed quite normal really. This film was perfect for me because, as part of my evolution, nudity as an art form is something I'm interested in exploring further.

As nothing else appealed to me, I went to rest on the comfortable sofa they have in the gallery and watch the world go by. I also texted a friend about the idea I had an mind that I would like to explore when we meet up later. When he called me he said he couldn't meet up as we had planned. Although I was disappointed, I had to honour his own evolutionary path, which I know is working for the best.

Every day is an opportunity for me to evolve a grander version of Self.

Thank you for the lovely treat, Me.

Enocia

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Reasons to be Grateful

2009-05-04T11:30:00.002+01:00

I believe it's important to remember all the wonderful things I'm grateful about.

I am grateful for all that I love.
I am grateful for the desires of my heart.
I am grateful that I am loved.
I am grateful that I am in radiant health.
I am grateful for art.
I am grateful for music and dance.
I am grateful for the media.
I am grateful for literature.
I am grateful for happiness.
I am grateful for beauty.
I am grateful for good food.
I am grateful for friends and loved ones.
I am grateful for the wonder of life.
I am grateful for the United Kingdom.
I am grateful for the Universe.

Enocia

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Tall Tales

2009-05-04T11:18:00.002+01:00

While I was queuing up at the supermarket checkout, I noticed this guy ahead of me.

"You're tall!" I said to him. "How tall are you?"

"6 ft 6," he said.

"Wow!"

"I've seen taller," he said.

Given that my year of birth is 1966, I thought it was interesting that he was 6'6."

I also noted that his bill came to £10.76. When you deduct 10 from 76, you get 66.

Later I went into town. As I was walking back about three hours later, I noticed this tall guy walking towards me. Although I didn't ask him how tall he was, I had a feeling he was also 6 ft 6 inches.

The magic of like attracting like never ends.

Enocia

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A Reminder

2009-05-02T11:48:00.004+01:00

There is nothing out of place.

Everything is always unfolding perfectly and working out for the best.

Enocia

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Imagine

2009-05-02T11:19:00.010+01:00

As I see it, the word "imagine" has three words in it: I'm a genie."

The genie is the power within me to manifest my thoughts and ideas.

When I am visualising or imagining how I would like things to be, I am being the genie.

Another way to be the genie is to see all life as ideas in Mind. Then you are actively living as the genie.

I am a genie.
My wish is my command.

Enocia

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Ideas in Motion

2009-05-01T14:37:00.023+01:00

I believe all things, experiences and realities, visible and invisible, are ideas in motion. I have observed that the moment I give something my attention, the idea starts attracting like-ideas which end up creating grander and grander ideas/realities.

For instance, last week while I was sorting out some stuff I had stored at my brother's, I discovered a folder that contained papers from an NLP training course I attended many years ago. I was going to chuck it but my brother persuaded me to keep it. I also found my dissertation which I wanted to keep.

During my bus journey yesterday evening, I observed a woman sitting next to the window was looking outside. She noticed someone she knew driving by in his car. She called him on her mobile and they had a good laugh about the "coincidence." I thought it was a very interesting ideas in motion moment.

When I got off the bus and was walking home, I noticed a car with the registration number NLP. Haha! Good one!

This morning as I was waiting at a bus stop, a woman got off a bus and we hugged. She said she saw me recently but she didn't have time to say hello at the time. While she was talking, I was busy trying to recall where I knew her from. All I knew was she was someone I really liked. It was only when she mentioned an old mutual friend, she still keeps in contact with, that it clicked - I knew her from university. Before we parted company, I told her that it's funny we're meeting now as I found my dissertation last week.

Last week I thought about how someone's eyes reminded me of the late American artist, Tupac. The next day I saw this woman with a Tupac t-shirt. In today's "Metro" newspaper, there is an article citing an American website which was claiming the rapper is still alive. As I see it, whether Tupac is still "alive" or not is neither here nor there; I believe the news report is simply another demonstration of ideas attracting like ideas.

I believe life has been designed to be magical and effortless, that's why like-ideas are constantly being drawn to like-ideas.

Enocia

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Why Do I Love You?

2009-05-01T11:53:00.023+01:00

No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you-ooo
Can get in the way of what I feel for you No One Lyrics

Before the beginning and after the end there is Love.

One of my favourite foods in the world is Weetabix, a wheat based breakfast cereal. I don't tend to have it for breakfast, but whenever I feel like it. Sometimes I'm happy to just eat Weetabix and not have any other food.

I've often wondered how I came to love this cereal. Is it a case of being nurtured or do I love it because it resonates with me?

My mother tells me when I was very young she tried a few brands that were supposed to be good for kids but I used to spit them out. One day she decided to try Weetabix. She said the moment I had a spoonful, I loved it. I asked her if she had Weetabix when she was pregnant with me and she said she didn't.

When I was nearly four years old, we moved from London to live with relatives in Sierra Leone. Mum said at first she used to still buy Weetabix which was sold over there but gradually she stopped buying it. I guess they were trying to get my palate accustomed to African food.

Years passed and I "forgot" about Weetabix. By the time I returned to London when I was 16, I was no longer into eating breakfast cereals. Over the years I did try different sugar based brands out of curiosity. Then it got to a point when I stopped having breakfast cereals and would only have croissants, buns or snacks for breakfast.

Then fast forward many years later when my mother and I started living together again and she bought Weetabix. It was like being reunited with a lost love. All those feelings I had stored up just poured out of me and it was the beginning of a beautiful and loving relationship. Now I can't imagine life without my beloved Weetabix, which I can eat at any time of the day.

So I don't love Weetabix because I was nurtured, I love it because it's part of expressing myself as Love. I recently tried a brand made by the came company that does Weetabix. Although it was nice, I wasn't crazy about it.

I believe I will always attract to myself experiences that I love the most including my beloved Weetabix because that's the way life is.

I love you.

Enocia

NB: This is not a commercial.

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Sacrifice

2009-04-30T14:11:00.013+01:00

In my sleeping dream last night, I found myself at a bookshop where I bought two books. One book was so heavy to carry I decided to return it and swap it for a smaller one that was a lot lighter. When I came out with my new book, I found it was as heavy as the one I had returned. It was then I realised that I had become so accustomed to the heavy load that I had transferred that expectation to the smaller book. When I remembered the smaller book was lighter, it was lighter to carry.

My dream changed and I found myself with some friends and I shared my dream with them. I told them I believed the lighter book that was heavy to carry symbolises the desire to change while still holding to limiting beliefs. I said it's rather like someone who wants to lose weight and decides to either go on some crash diet or have their stomach stapled. Just because she has lost lots of weight doesn't mean that person is thin. As long as she's still thinking the way she used to when she was fat, she is still fat. It's only a matter of time before she's back to the weight she was or even larger. If you want to be skinny you have to acquire the belief of a skinny person, whatever that is.

When I woke up from that dream, I remembered a conversation I'd had earlier with my mother. She'd asked me what my current weight was. I told her that as I don't gain or lose weight, I haven't weighed myself in a long time but I believe I still weigh 8 stone (112 pounds) which is my ideal weight.

I believe my dream was a reminder that every experience involves sacrifice, which is the willingness to give up beliefs associated with experiences I want to give up in order to experience the new.

Enocia

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Marking Your Territory

2009-04-30T12:40:00.011+01:00

I've observed dogs like marking their territory by peeing wherever they are which, presumably, lets other dogs be aware of their presence. Reminds me of a story I once heard about a man driving in his car and being chased by a barking dog. When the guy stopped his car, the dog ran over, peed on the tyre and walked away. And why not?

With all the mad beliefs that are constantly being spinned these days, I believe it's important for me to mark my territory at all times. How? While I don't go round pissing everywhere like a dog, I do tend to piss everywhere energetically. By this I mean, I ensure that I radiate my light wherever I am. When I know that all around me is my Presence, I'm not going to be open to any beliefs that don't resonate with who I am being.

How does this work in practice?

Let's say there is a news item warning the audience about some disease spreading round the world. I simply remind myself that I am Light and my presence fills all time and all space. I then pay no attention to the news report and trust in my Presence to sustain me at all times.

I believe marking one's territory is good for the soul.

Woof, woof! Down boy!

Enocia

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Food for Thought

2009-04-29T15:14:00.010+01:00

During my walks, I find it fun to spot registration numbers that match my initials and initials of loved ones. Because I have a thing for the no. 8, I also look out for V8, 8, 88 and numbers that add up to 8, which appear a lot.

One day as I was walking down this road, I noticed a car with the registration number V88, which was parked outside house number 88. I wondered if the car belonged to the resident at number 88.

So yesterday as I was walking down that same street, a woman came out of house no. 88.

"Does this car belong to you?" I pointed at the V88 car.

"Yes, why?" she said.

"I just think it's really interesting that you live at no. 88 and have a car with the registration number V88."

She stared at me in amazement. "You know, I've never linked the two before."

"Really?"

"Yes, really. You've given me food for thought."

Just because things appear to be solid doesn't mean they are material; I believe they are thoughts and ideas in forms. And like-thoughts tend to attract like-thoughts. No wonder the woman's house number and her car registration matched.

I hope I've inspired my friend at no. 88 to start noticing her environment more and realise that she lives in a magical world.

Enocia

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Rush Hour

2009-04-28T13:03:00.004+01:00

At Bank tube station there is a subway (underground passage) that has nine exits. During rush hour it can get really busy with commuters going back and forth.

The other day, I noticed a strange looking commuter with feathers - a pigeon.

The pigeon didn't seem to be in a hurry though to get to work.

You can't get the staff these days.

Enocia

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Be Like a Child

2009-04-28T10:39:00.070+01:00

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Luke 18: 17

One of the important keys to manifesting is you have to be like a child, at least kids aged four and under, who tend to still remember their nature as the Universe as they haven't been programmed out of it. My mother tells me that as a four year old I was very aware of who I am. Here are a few examples about what it means to be like a child.

Oneness

As far as the Universe is concerned, all is One. In other words, even though things appear to be separate, there is only the infinite universe taking the many forms.

I have observed young kids tend to see everything as part of the one self. In other words, the child sees the entire universe as part of its identity. That's why kids are open to communicate with and to receive from anyone because they don't differentiate between family, friends and "strangers." It is only later when they get socialised/programmed by family and society that they see things in parts i.e. self, your family and strangers. Part of their programming includes believing that you should only trust in family and friends but not strangers.

Equality

Because all is one, the Universe has no concept of something being more than, less than, or better than another. Put another way, everything has the same value whether it's a pebble, a computer, a chair, a person, a tree, a dog or £1 million. Since all things are equal, nothing is impossible.

I have observed young kids don't have any concepts of values either. When they start learning about numbers they say the numbers at random. It is only later that they are educated that numbers have values and that they should appear in ascending or descending order.

Innocence

The Universe has no concept of right/wrong; good/bad. All things are simply what they are.

I have observed young kids do not have any concepts of right/wrong either. That's why babies have no qualms about putting things in their mouths. It's only when they get socialised into right/wrong that they come to see things as harmful or harmless.

Causelessness

All things in the Universe are inherently causeless. In other words, there doesn't have to be a material, emotional or mental cause for things to happen, they can just pop out of thin air. For instance, if I want to experience happiness, I don't have to do anything to be happy all I have to do is call on happiness and I feel happy. How does happiness come about? No idea.

In the same respect, when a child wants something like a bowl of ice cream, he doesn't think about how it appears but just expects it to appear on the table. It's only later that the child is socialised to believe in cause/effect. Now the ice cream is no longer causeless but has a material cause. He is taught that in order to have ice cream, his parents have to work hard to earn the money to buy some. By the time he becomes an adult, he no longer sees life as causeless and magical; and the universe ends up mirroring back to him his beliefs in cause/effect.

Years ago when my umbrella started falling apart, I thought about getting a new one. Although I wasn't urgently in need of one I thought it would be nice to have a brand new one. Not long after I had the thought, as I was travelling on a bus in a part of town I'd never explored before, I had a thought that it would be nice to walk down a particular path that led into some woods. I got off at the next stop. As I was walking on the main road, I noticed an almost brand new black umbrella in its case on top of an electrical box. Apart from cars going up and down the road, I was the only pedestrian. I didn't care how or why the umbrella was there, I just picked it up and thanked the Universe. I still have that umbrella. I could do with a new umbrella now though.

Two days ago I had a need for an elastic band to put around something. I visualised what it should be like. I asked my mother if she had any and she said no. I figured it would come to me another way. Yesterday evening as I was walking under this bridge, not far from home, I looked down and saw an elastic band that was the exact size I had imagined. I picked it up and thanked the Universe. It's just perfect for what I had in mind.

To be like a child, it's important for me to remember at all times that all is one; the universe is innocent and causeless; and all things are possible. All I have to do is put out my intention and let the Universe take care of the details.

Enocia

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Expert Opinions

2009-04-27T14:00:00.027+01:00

While I was watching the London Marathon yesterday morning, I was fascinated by the commentators who were arguing that because the pacemakers had gone really fast, the real contenders are going to find it too hard to keep up that pace.

The commentators had already decided what in their expert opinion was possible and that athletes can't run faster than what is expected of them. They even cited the current world record holder who has, apparently, said that in his lifetime no one will ever run the marathon under 2 hours.

The problem with identifying with a group consciousness is the minority, who believe they are acting on everyone's best interests, gets to dictate to the majority what is possible; and the minority gets to decide when it's time for the group to evolve. The minority appear as leaders of the arts, philosophy, economics/finance, politics, religion, law, medicine, science, academia, media, and spirituality. The minority may even claim to be spiritual teachers, gurus, saviours, mediums, and channelled entities. The masses look to the leaders and teachers of this world to tell them how to live their lives.

I believe that as long as you continue to identify with a group consciousness that evolves at baby steps you're always under the control of the minority. On the other hand, I can stop identifying with a group consciousness and simply be the real Me that is infinite and unconditioned.

I am freedom.

Enocia

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More Paradox

2009-04-27T13:16:00.009+01:00

A: You are so judgmental!

B: You can talk!

A: What do you mean?

B: The fact that you called me judgmental says a lot about you.

A: Are you saying I'm judgmental?

B: Haha! I'm not falling into that trap.

A: Please, I need to know. Are you saying that because I called you "judgmental" I am being judgmental?

B: You figure it out!

A: I see. Now I feel bad.

B: Isn't feeling bad a judgment?

A: I give up!

I believe there are no judgments, just choices.

Enocia

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On Being a Genius - Revisited

2009-04-27T12:44:00.008+01:00

After a friend read that I had referred to Adam Lambert as a "genius" he asked me if I meant Adam was "awake" in the spiritual sense.

I replied:

He's a genius in terms of being a singer. That guy ROCKS! :-)

My friend's question reminds me of the expectations a lot of spiritual seekers have about what it means to be "awake" based on what their "teacher" or "guru" they are following is teaching them. I don't buy into any of that. In another email to the same friend, I shared my belief:

As long as you're looking to someone to tell you how to be you'll always be under someone else's control. A genius doesn't need to be told how or when to awaken, he simply knows who he is. :-)

In other words, a genius is one who is being true to themselves at all times.

Enocia

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The Weekend Never Ends

2009-04-27T11:53:00.016+01:00

While I was watching the music channels on telly, I noticed a programme called "The Weekend Never Ends." It made me think of people who dread going back to work on Monday morning after having a fabulous weekend.

I say, why let the weekend end? Why not take the good times with you? By this I mean, there's nothing stopping you from reliving the memories on your way to work. When you're feeling happy, your journey is peaceful no matter what's going on around you. Other passengers might even pick up on your happy vibes, which might help them relax.

Then take the happy/peaceful feelings with you to work. When you're feeling happy, your day unfolds perfectly and you'll find you are in perfect harmony with your colleagues and employer.

And the happier you are the more happy experiences you will create, leading to more happy memories and good feelings for you to tap into.

Then take your good feelings with you home and share them with your family and loved ones.

The next day, take your good feelings with you to work and have a wonderful day, and the next...ad infinitum.

The weekend never has to end, it can last forever.

Enocia

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On Being Psychic

2009-04-27T10:39:00.019+01:00

When a friend and I got on the bus she looked at her watch and muttered a few times, "I'm going to be late!" As we were chatting she relaxed and stopped fretting.

At one stop I noticed the driver was taking longer than usual to leave. I realised a passenger had tried to open the back doors by pressing the button above it, and the doors were now stuck. Drivers are not allowed to drive a bus if the doors are malfunctioning. The driver told the passenger off for messing with the doors which infuriated the passenger and he retaliated by swearing at the driver.

While the kerfuffle was going on, my friend repeated her mantra: "I'm going to be late!"

The driver came out of his cubicle and tried to fix the doors. When he tried to close them they remained open. In thought I sent love to the doors. When he tried closing them again the doors closed and we were on our way.

During the journey, my friend and I resumed our conversation.

Just before we arrived at my friend's stop, she looked at her watch and said it was now 10.00 am. She told me that as shop manager she's supposed to open up at 9.55. This meant, just as she had predicted, she was already five minutes late.

I believe thoughts are things and things are thoughts. Therefore, when you fret by focusing on a reality you don't want to happen, the Universe conspires to let it happen, which on this occasion appeared as the young man messing with the doors that took about 10 minutes to sort out.

Still, it's wonderful to see that we are all psychics.

Enocia

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What Really Matters

2009-04-25T15:27:00.008+01:00

I went to my brother's to look through some stuff I had stored in his loft to see what I needed to keep and what to get rid of.

There were bags of books I had accumulated over the years which came in two categories: books I had been inspired to read; and books I had bought and read because it was either fashionable or someone had recommended them. Now I just saw them all as baggage I could do without. My brother told me he knows someone who would appreciate them. I hope they find them meaningful.

I did feel emotional about my old vinyl records though which are at least music I still love. My brother said he would keep them for me. It was fun to find my old jewellery case with earrings I used to love wearing. I discovered ornaments and bric-a-brac I had forgotten I had. It was like finding buried treasures. I also found my dissertation which I had enjoyed writing at the time.

What really matters to me is what I truly love, which always stands the test of time. The rest is just meaningless clutter.

Enocia

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Where Did We Go Wrong?

2009-04-25T15:10:00.004+01:00

On the bus a man and his son got on and the boy sat next to me. A passenger sitting at the back asked if he'd like to swap seats so he and son could sit together. The man agreed.

As I noticed my new travelling companion was carrying a guitar, I asked him if he was in a band.

"No, I only carry it to make me look good," he said, which made me laugh.

He said he played in a rock band. I asked him what he thought of the band Kings of Leon and he said he loved them. I told him how much I love the songs I've heard on their latest album. I said that I'd heard they were raised in a religious background. My friend said their father was a preacher.

"Fancy that?" I said. "Now they are singing songs like 'Sex on Fire.' Their parents must be thinking: 'Where did we go wrong?'"

"Yeah, they must be well peeved their sons are now rock stars," he chuckled.

It was good chatting with my rocker friend.

Enocia

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I'm Just Not Into You

2009-04-25T13:54:00.018+01:00

On American Idol Randy Jackson's comment to a few of the contestants was they could all sing but he just didn't love the way they'd arranged or presented their songs.

I could so relate to Randy. While I can appreciate all the contestants are talented singers, the only singer that I am really into is Adam Lambert. He rocks!

What makes me love one singer and not another? My heart, which communicates by feelings, is who I am at core. My heart lets me know when I'm being or not being true to myself.

It doesn't matter how talented someone is as a musician, how wonderful the lyrics are, or how good looking the artist, I can't force my heart to love what She doesn't. I'm reminded of a contestant who recently appeared on the TV show "Britain's Got Talent" that people have been raving on about. When I saw the woman performing on the show, I was very impressed by her voice but I didn't love her. In other words, my mind thought "Wow, she is a fantastic singer!"; but my heart did not sing. My heart still doesn't sing when I hear her voice.

A while back, my mother wanted to try out this new breakfast porridge which is made by the same company that makes a particular brand of cereal that we both love. I was curious to try it out. Although it was nice I wasn't crazy about it. I tried to jazz it up with raisins but I still wasn't feeling the love so I stopped having it. I could tell my mother wasn't that keen on it either but she said she would continue to have it with raisins. After a while, she said she was growing to like it. This morning when she was having a bowl with raisins, she was taking her time eating it. I teased her that if she'd been eating another cereal that she loves she would have finished it by now. She admitted that she doesn't like it the way she does other breakfast cereals and she isn't going to buy it any more. In other words, she's just not into it.

I can't force myself to love what I don't. If I'm not feeling it I'm just not into you.

Enocia

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America's Got Talent

2009-04-24T13:15:00.004+01:00

And his name is Adam Lambert. He's a true genius!

Love you, Adam.

Enocia

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Life After Death

2009-04-24T13:00:00.010+01:00

On three occasions yesterday, while I was out and about, I noticed my uncle's initials. Although he passed away nearly five years, I always have this sense of him being around. I sent him my love.

It got me thinking about what life is like for people who have passed on. After coming to terms with the fact that they can no longer communicate with their loved ones in the earth dream, they have to also accept that they no longer have a physical sense of self. Now that they experience themselves as spirit they no longer have to worry about making a living in order to clothe, feed, shelter and take care of a physical body. Without a physical sense of a body, there is no longer any need to worry about fatigue, disease, old age and death.

Without physical needs to worry about, those who have passed on can simply focus on doing what they love and sharing their love with their loved ones who are still experiencing life as physical.

So while it can be sad losing a loved one, it's a huge consolation to know that at least they don't have to worry about survival issues. They are free to be who they want to be.

All my love to my father who recently passed away.

Enocia

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Life is Unfolding Perfectly - Revisited

2009-04-24T12:16:00.004+01:00

As I was browsing someone's website yesterday, I thought to myself that the guy's eyes reminded me of the American rapper, Tupac, who passed away over ten years ago.

As I was leaving home this morning, my mother asked me to post a letter for her. As she didn't have any stamps, she said I would have to buy a stamp at the post office, which meant going out of my way. Why would she choose this morning to ask me to post this letter? I had a feeling there was a higher purpose to this errand.

As I was walking to the post office I noticed this woman walking towards me wearing a t-shirt with the word "Tupac" and a picture of Tupac. Amazing!

After I had finished at the post office, I went to catch my bus into town. As I was waiting at the bus stop, a woman I usually see during my travels waved at me. I went over to her and we exchanged hugs. I pulled her by the hand and suggested she sit next to me. When my bus arrived, it turned out she was travelling on the same bus. During our journey, we chatted about our life experiences. The funny thing is I've been seeing this woman around for the past five years, but this morning was the first time we'd actually had such a deep and meaningful conversation. It turned out we had a lot in common and we were both blessed by the experience.

Life is unfolding perfectly including my mother's errand, which was part of the plan.

All my love to you, Tupac/2Pac.

Enocia

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Can You Deny Yourself What You Want?

2009-04-23T16:03:00.009+01:00

In an episode of the American drama Mad Men, Don meets this mysterious young woman called Joy on a business trip who takes an instant shining to him. Although the attraction is mutual, Don resists her charms. The next day when they meet up by chance Joy invites him to join her but Don tells her he's working. Before Joy walks to her car she says to Don: "Why would you deny yourself something you want?"

It takes Don only about a minute to decide that he wants to spend time with Joy. He hops in her car and she drives him to this property where she introduces him to some of her friends and they have a lot of fun.

After watching the episode, I pondered over the statement:

"Why would you deny yourself something you want?"

I have observed that it is impossible to deny myself something I want because the moment I think about something I'm already drawing it towards me whether I'm curious about it, thinking about it, loving or wanting it. When Don turned down Joy's offer the first time, the fact that they met the next day suggests they'd been thinking about each other. If Don hadn't gone with Joy he would have been still wondering and his thoughts would have attracted her to him at another time and place. Instead of trying to deny what you want, why not just go for it? Then you get to decide whether it's worth pursuing or not.

I have observed that it is also impossible to avoid something I don't want. The reason is because the more I resist what I don't want the more attention I give it, which draws it to me anyway. It is for that reason why I no longer support causes or charities as I've learned that bringing a condition you're trying to get rid of to public awareness only ends up augmenting the condition. I had to find this out the hard way. So now instead of getting involved in some project to save the world, I would rather just focus on doing what I love. This way I end up creating more of the love vibes anyway which has to be good for everyone. (See: Love is the Only Cause I Support).

What if you're drawn to something that you believe is not good for you, according to your definition of good? Then it's important to apply my own personal pain/pleasure yardstick. For instance, there was a time when I was very curious about cigarettes. My curiosity led me to try smoking. After just one puff, I found it so disgusting that I've never desired another puff. I believe that strong feeling of disgust led me to become a staunch anti-smoker until I realised I was attracting more of what I was resisting. When I stopped giving smoking my focus I stopped attracting smokers. Even if I did, I'm no longer bothered by cigarette smoke. In England, smoking has now been banned in all public transports, pubs, restaurants, office buildings and other work environments.

If I don't want to have an experience I simply don't think about it.

If I do want to have an experience I don't torture myself by trying to deny myself the experience, which is futile. If it feels good I have a go and see how it goes.

I say YES to life.

Enocia

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In Pursuit of Wealth

2009-04-23T12:56:00.033+01:00

I know someone who has invested in property and is now a millionaire, yet he still works in a job he doesn't particularly like.

Why would he work in a job he doesn't like when he's got millions in the bank?

Because my friend is not a Pound Sterling millionaire, he's a Baht millionaire. In other words, while he's considered to be very wealthy in Thailand, his money doesn't have much value in the UK. That's why he has to work.

There is a TV programme I sometimes watch called The Antiques Roadshow where people bring their antiques to be valued by the experts. In the last show I watched, after this woman had her antique, she had bought for a £1, valued, she ended up selling the object for £20,000; that's a whopping 20,000% profit! Obviously the person who had got rid of the object hadn't thought it had any value otherwise he wouldn't have sold it.

Is there any point pursuing wealth when we can't agree on what things are worth?

I have to admit that I've always wanted to be wealthy as I was sick of being poor and working in a job I didn't even enjoy just to barely get by. I knew there had to be another way of being. Why not try the way of the Spirit that I've heard so much about? I believe the way of the Spirit is rather like having your own personal genie that can not only fulfil any wish you have, it is very happy to do so.

The spiritual path is a quest to find that genie. After searching high and low for many years you finally realise that the reason why you can't find the genie anywhere is because the genie is closer than you think. You have always had the genie at your command because the genie is You. You have either forgotten who you are or have got into bad habits. It is up to you to re-programme yourself so that you get the best out of the genie, which takes time. I'm not saying that re-programming has to take time or is the same for everyone, as our paths are unique; it's just that it's taken me a while to change my old habits and learn new ones.

Does this mean I've stopped pursuing wealth?

Hell, no!

It's just that my definition of wealth has changed. Now I know the genie within as my only true wealth, which is priceless. The genie is inexhaustible power, love and wisdom. Once you have the genie at your beck and call, you have everything.

I am the wealth I seek.

Enocia

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Quote of the Day - 5

2009-04-22T16:19:00.000+01:00

"Why would you deny yourself something you want?" Joy to Don Draper, Mad Men

Enocia

Lost in Translation - Part 2

2009-04-22T14:54:00.004+01:00

A friend tells me that when her cousin from Canada came to visit her in Ireland, her cousin was very amused when she saw the sign: "No Dumping" because in Canada "dumping" is the equivalent of doing number 2.

What a funny way to get lost in translation.

Enocia

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Lost in Translation

2009-04-22T14:08:00.014+01:00

So my friend in India sent me an email as follows:

What do you mean by "Pee", is it number 2 :-) ?

Presumably, he was referring to my recent article where I mentioned having a pee.

My response was as follows:

To pee is another way of saying urinate; wee; have a tinkle; going for a piss; spending a penny; taking a leak.

Number 2 is the other one. :-)

My friend's response was:

Haaha !! in our state, pee is number 2, and it is also very indecent word, it will be used in uneducated places.

It's amazing what meanings different cultures attribute to things! Talk about getting lost in translation! All the more reason why it's so important for me to stay true to myself. If someone doesn't get what I'm writing about, they can either email me for clarification, look it up in the dictionary, or use their imagination.

It is funny that "pee" in the UK is "number 2" in a state in India.

Enocia

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Where There is No Magic

2009-04-22T11:51:00.027+01:00

I was speaking to a friend about what happens when the magic goes out of your relationship. Both of us agreed there is no fun, no electricity, and no spark. In other words, the relationship is already dead and the couple are just going through the motions.

Our conversation got me thinking about the general belief people have about death i.e. death occurs when the essence of the individual leaves their body and you can no longer communicate with your loved one.

Well, I beg to differ. I believe one could look very much alive and still be as dead as a dodo.

There are lots of people I see moving around, some even look physically attractive, yet when you look in their eyes there's nothing there; there is no life, no joy, no light, no sparkle, no love, no magic.

The magic I'm referring to is the Light within that we all are. The Light is what makes us love; what gives us joy and purpose; what makes life worth living.

I have dedicated my life to studying the Light. By "study" I don't mean reading hundreds of books, like I did at university, and then having to demonstrate my understanding by sitting exams or writing boring essays. By study, I mean observing the Light in all things. I had to start from the premise that the Light does exist, which was revealed to me during meditation. I now spend majority of my time observing the Light in action and documenting my findings in writing.

I believe by studying the Light, I am getting to know not only my nature but life, as I believe Light is life.

Where there is no magic, you're as good as dead.

What's the point of living forever when you're already dead?

Enocia

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Life is an Echo

2009-04-22T10:50:00.007+01:00

So yesterday I saw this woman who told me that her cat usually accompanies her when she takes her daughter to the local school. It made me think of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" about a girl who took her lamb to school.

During the day I started thinking about angels. As I was walking home, a man walking past me smiled at me and said "Hello angel!"

Later in the evening I watched a reality TV show called The Speaker about the search to find Britain's best young public speaker. In yesterday's programme, three speakers trying to avoid elimination had to speak about an important event that happened on their birthday. One spoke about the nursery rhyme: "Mary Had a Little Lamb." As soon as I heard the topic I knew he was going to make it through to the next round, which he did.

Wow! Life is an echo.
Wow! Life is an echo.

Enocia

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The Shape Shifter - In Practice

2009-04-21T12:11:00.006+01:00

I believe I have a shape shifter within me that I can call upon to experience different realities. To invoke her all I have to do is think I AM followed by the thought I want to experience.

As I was walking home yesterday evening, which was lovely and sunny, I started sneezing. I stopped off at a park to watch kids playing football and enjoy the pigeons. By then my nose was runny. It was now time to call on the shape shifter. I thought to myself: I AM Radiant Health. Then I remained in silence. By the time I left the park, about half an hour later, my nostril had cleared up.

Last night I drank copious amounts of water. During the night I got up to have a wee. The second time I had the urge I couldn't be bothered to get up so I called on the shape shifter by thinking: I am Spirit. Then I remained in silence.

I have observed that when I am being Spirit my body stops having sensations including the urge to pee. I just feel like empty space. I went back to sleep and had a pee this morning.

It's fun being the shape shifter.

Enocia

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The Gift of a Hug

2009-04-21T11:18:00.003+01:00

In a recent article called Sending Hugs and Kisses, I wrote about how sending hugs by thought is as good as giving it in person.

Fast forward four days and my mother received a lovely plaque from a church friend with the words: "The gif of a hug: one hug fits all." Her friend said as soon as she saw the gift she thought of her.

It just shows when you give hugs, in thought or in person, they're bound to come back in one way or another.

Enocia

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Tiger

2009-04-21T10:31:00.007+01:00

As I was walking on this road this morning, I noticed this gorgeous cat that looked like a tiger. I called out to him but he ignored me. Charming! :-) A woman came out of a house and walked beside me. She kept looking back at the cat who was walking behind us. When the cat stopped he let me stroke him. I asked her if the cat was hers and she said he was her daughter's cat.

The cat's name was Tiger. My friend said Tiger has a habit of accompanying her for at least part of her journey. She said when she takes her daughter to the local school, about half a mile away, Tiger accompanies them all the way. She said people find it really funny to see a cat walking beside her, it's as if he's a dog.

Tiger reminded me of the nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb whose lamb followed her to school.

This morning, Tiger didn't walk my friend very far. Presumably he had other more important matters to attend to than walking his human friend to the bus stop.

Thanks, Tiger, for making me smile.

Enocia

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Song of the Day - 6

2009-04-20T13:08:00.003+01:00

I LOVE this song "Oops (Oy My)" by Tweet and I think the video is so sexy. Oh my!

Enocia

The Shape Shifter

2009-04-20T11:11:00.038+01:00

The real me is the shape shifter that can identity as any shape, form or idea. I even have a name for my shape shifter self.

Whenever I use the words I AM this or that with conscious intent, I am invoking the shape shifter which automatically identifies Herself as whatever thoughts or ideas I have in mind such as a daughter, sister, lover, partner, friend, male, female, writer, people, music, art, dance, animal, a tree, a mountain, the earth, planets, galaxies, love, peace, joy, happiness, abundance, wisdom, etc.

Shape shifting comes in very handy when I want to dissolve a state like when I've injured myself. I simply think I AM Spirit and the pain is instantly dissolved.

If I'm feeling sad and don't wish to prolong that state I simply think I AM Happiness and I feel happy.

When I don't wish to identify as any thought or idea, I stay in silence. Then the shape shifter reverts to its essence - formlessness.

I AM whatever I think I am.

Enocia

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What Mood are You In?

2009-04-18T16:17:00.008+01:00

"You oughta spend a little more time dealing with yourself and a little less time worrying about what your brother does. It's just an opinion." Ferris Beuller's Day Off

The wonderful thing I find about having relationships is I get to know my loved one's various moods whether they're happy or sad; and vice versa. I also get to choose whether to let a loved one's mood affect me or not.

To avoid picking up on my mother's sadness, for instance, I remind myself of my real identity as Love-Light. What usually happens is Love either lifts her emotional state and she feels happy or Love enables me to accept how she is feeling without feeling the need to change her.

I know I have moments when I feel the need to withdraw into silence. Someone who doesn't understand this need might interpret it as me being moody or giving them the silent treatment. However, someone who knows what it means to follow your heart will understand that being in silence is how I need to express myself at that moment.

I believe everything has their moods including the weather. As I was walking home in the rain yesterday I saw the rain as the weather expressing its feelings. Although my preference is dry weather, I was perfectly happy to let the rain express itself for however long it wanted to.

I accept how I am feeling.
I accept how others are feeling.

Enocia

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What a Cracker!

2009-04-18T14:27:00.003+01:00

My friend has just told me another cracker of a joke. He said:

"I was at a party the other night and I met this guy who said he was a compiler of crosswords. I can't remember his name but I think it was P something E something and R."

Hahaha!

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