Monday November 29nd through Sunday December 5th
Astrological Highlights for the week: Mars aligns with Neptune on Monday while Mercury gets serious with Saturn; on Tuesday, Venus is inspired by Neptune as the Sun gets organized with Saturn; on Wednesday, Mercury is both confused and inspired by Uranus; New Moon, Total Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius on Friday.
The New Moon Solar Eclipse straddles Friday night, December 3rd and Saturday morning, December 4th, as the Moon and Sun share the same zodiac degree – 12 Sagittarius – at 11:43 pm Pacific Time. As the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, the alignment is a tight one; the Moon will temporarily block our view of the Sun creating a Total Solar Eclipse. The perfect angle will cross Antarctica and partial phases of the Eclipse may be viewed from the southernmost area of South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Please check your local listings for information about viewing possibilities in your area.
Like most astrological phenomena, we don’t have to be able to see it to feel it. If we buy into the idea the cosmos reflects mass consciousness, we feel the influence especially if the planetary energies involved activate our personal natal astrology charts. These charts act as soul maps representing keys to our individual strengths, weaknesses, and preferences.
This New Moon Solar Eclipse occurs in sunny, adventurous, and truth-seeking Sagittarius. Influencing factors include Mercury, the messenger, and the South Node of the Moon also transiting through Sagittarius. Our minds, thoughts, and communications are awake and questing. We are searching for a new and bigger picture and philosophy that can accommodate new information and learning. Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius is expansive and optimistic!
The South Node in Sagittarius is a reminder life is an evolving process. Resisting ideas that are foreign to our beliefs, self-righteousness, and taking ourselves too seriously are attitudes and behaviors worth reviewing and discarding. The need to be right not only jeopardizes our relationships but interferes with our natural curiosity and positive approach to life. It’s hard to communicate, listen, and be open to new ideas if we already know the truth and insist our version of the facts is air-tight and impeachable.
The South Node transiting through Sagittarius is an important reminder to not let past beliefs and conclusions serve as a lens which distorts and prevents new learning and understanding. Remember the parable of the blind men who evaluate the nature of an elephant by touching different parts. If we are unable to “see” beyond our own experience it is likely we never fully appreciate the whole picture.
This brings us to an important influence of this New Moon energy – Uranus. Revolutionary Uranus represents our desire, need, and ability to break free from limitations, to liberate ourselves from ideas, beliefs, habits, and behaviors that serve as unnecessary restraints. As children we needed close supervision and the rules and protocols that kept us from sticking our fingers in electrical outlets, running into oncoming traffic, or making a meal of chocolate. (Wait, is chocolate not one of the major food groups?) Whenever Uranus wakes up, so do we. We become aware of where we feel uncomfortable and limited. We yearn for more freedom and independence. We want to express our uniqueness and individuality.
Friday morning, the Sun in Sagittarius forms an uncomfortable connection (Inconjunction aka Quincunx) with Uranus in Taurus and the Moon will make this same aspect just shortly before the New Moon Eclipse Friday night. On Wednesday, Mercury in Sagittarius also made this connection to Uranus, so we are already feeling aroused and a bit unstable. We are struggling to make sense of ideas and events that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable. For the most part, previous experience has not fully prepared us for evaluating and assimilating these events. Unless of course, we have learned the value of being open, spontaneous, and withholding judgment. Assuming the past will dictate the future holds us back. Fostering an expectation, we have an internal light that will guide our steps brings comfort even when the path is rocky and unknown. There is a reason Uranus also bears the label, “The Great Awakener.”
The New Moon is in a favorable sextile position with Saturn. Although Saturn represents structure and tradition, the disciplinarian and organizer is currently transiting through Aquarius – the sign ruled by Uranus. Are you beginning to see a theme here? We don’t need to abandon all structures of the past, but we do need to consider a major renovation.
Contributing to this theme we also see the New Moon in a powerful and enlightening trine to Chiron, the Wounded Healer, in Aries. Letting go of past wounds and resentments clears the path to greater self-acceptance, love, and confidence. Things we can all use more of, right?
And speaking of love, the New Moon Solar Eclipse is set against a backdrop of Venus in Capricorn, conjunct transformational Pluto and slowly moving towards a retrograde pattern (beginning December 18th). This is a wonderful opportunity to reassess our values and gain greater clarity on what is important in our lives.
In summary, this New Moon Total Solar Eclipse is highly infused with the element of surprise – some might say instability! Throughout the week we may be growing increasingly restless or agitated with the status quo even if we don’t exactly know how we want things to change or be different. I am reminded of entertainment parks of my childhood with “Fun” Houses with lots of moving parts. The floors shake and the walls are mirrored and moving. We need to approach with an attitude of openness and expectation and drop our belief we “know” exactly what’s going on.
This energy is highly creative and has the power to propel us toward destinies in alignment with our higher selves. This means allowing our vision of what’s possible to change and evolve. This energy is synergistic and has the oomph to catapult us further than we once believed possible. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind:
- Accepting we don’t “Know everything” allows us to learn new stuff
- Different can be a good thing
- Feeling excited and expectant can feel uncomfortable but is not an undesirable state
- Don’t squander times of great creativity – take charge and purposefully direct your energy and resources
- Keep your sights on noble principles – they will draw you towards higher levels of self-expression and manifestation that serves you and others
- Knowing when not to act is just as important as knowing when to initiate. Trust yourself.
Until next week, let go and wear loose clothes.
Announcement: A Course In Miracles with CA Brooks is making a change. Instead of a designated programming spot on 12Radio, starting in December, the shows will be pre-recorded podcasts available in the On Demand Section of our radio site. I’ll give you a heads up in Mark’s Power Peek when new ones are posted. Thanks for listening and joining me on this journey of the spirit and mind.
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November 29
Moon in Virgo/ Libra
Void of Course Moon enters Libra at 12:55am
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The Moon moves into Libra just shortly after midnight (Pacific Time). This sign has the reputation for being indecisive, but it’s doubtful we’ll experience this characteristic today or tomorrow. The Moon is in its waning quarter phase. It doesn’t pay to be hesitant or waver in our choices. For the most part, we have the information and experience we need to keep moving along a path toward the finish line or to cut our losses and plot an exit strategy. Note, we are strongly motivated by our emotions at this time. In true Libra fashion, we seek fairness and justice and can be opinionated about our ideas of right and wrong. We may prefer to sit on the fence, but circumstances push us toward decisiveness and action.
Although the emotional tone today can be steadfast, a very sweet and endearing connection between Mars in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces can soften the overall effect. When Mars aligns with Neptune in the early morning it sets a sensitive pattern we can follow throughout the day. This is particularly auspicious for creativity and the arts. The compassion and imagination of Neptune are easily channeled by the energetic motivation of Mars. Here too, we are decisive and purposeful in our efforts, especially those that are shepherded by Neptune including music, film, photography, drama, spirituality, intuition, and philanthropic or service-related areas. This is a special energy and can be a creative nudge with wonderful results as the warrior planet is able to energize and fuel activity without competition or aggression.
The Moon contributes to the overall creative use of time as it makes harmonizing connections to the Sun and Mercury aligning hearts and minds. In late afternoon, a lunar trine to organized Saturn in humanitarian Aquarius keeps our focus on ideals which benefit the greater good instead of catering to ego needs.
Late tonight Mercury in Sagittarius connects with Saturn. For you writers and communicators, this is a wonderful energy for recording your ideas, planning a project or talk, and for solidifying ideas.
Daily Muse: I think that's one of the things that's missing in a lot of people's lives. That's finding out what works for you and doing that… I don't want to just entertain people. I want to touch them. (John Denver – Mars in in Gemini trine Neptune in Libra)
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November 30
Moon in Libra
Moon Goes Void, of Course, 8:20pm;
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Although the Moon in Libra creates conflicting squares with both Venus and Pluto in resolute Capricorn today and this evening, the tendency to be critical or judgmental is likely overshadowed by a stronger desire to heal, feel compassion, and to be kind. The healing nature of the Sagittarian Sun comes forward through its favorable trine to Chiron, the Wounded Healer in Aries. These energies might manifest through traditional or alternative modalities addressing physical troubles. It’s also possible restorative powers are more emotional and psychological. These are generated as we find acceptance and tolerance of ourselves and others making it less desirable to hang onto resentments that poison our minds and hearts.
Venus in Capricorn joins the chorus as she aligns with spiritual Neptune (the planet associated with medicine, drugs, anesthesia, and mind-altering states including hypnosis, prayer, and meditation). When we allow spiritual values to inform our interactions it’s easier to see frustrations and annoyances for what they are – hindrances to love and peace of mind. Mid-afternoon the Sun draws strength and purpose from a connection to Saturn in progressive Aquarius. Our egos may feel bolstered but we also see our roles as part of a bigger and more inclusive picture.
We might feel a bit overwhelmed with emotional neediness (in ourselves or others) this evening as the Moon makes that square Pluto. A good time for using appropriate boundaries, and for making sure we are taking responsibility for our own feelings. A fortunate lunar trine to Jupiter in Aquarius in late evening, pushes the emotional energy in a positive direction, ending the day with a sense of hope and a view of emerging possibilities.
Daily Muse: People often tell me I could be a great man. I’d rather be a good man. (John F. Kennedy, Jr. – Venus in Capricorn – conjunct Jupiter and Saturn – sextile Neptune and Mercury in Scorpio and trine Pluto and the North Node in Virgo
Today on Simpletales we’ll look at the New Moon Total Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius. Please join us today at 9 am Pacific on 12Radio.com.
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December 1
Moon in Libra/Scorpio
Neptune Moves Direct 5:22am
Void of Course Moon enters Scorpio at 3:55am
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December begins with the Moon in reflective Scorpio. We are feeling introspective with the New Moon Solar Eclipse approaching late Friday night/early Saturday morning. Not only is this the close of a Lunar Cycle, but the new one promises to be more profound than most. We are tying up loose ends, but maybe more importantly, we are giving serious thought to our current lifestyles and commitments. We are looking at everything and considering how existing responsibilities may influence new actions and directions calling our attention. We are not waiting for the end of 2021 or the New Year to resolve to make important changes. Contemplative and cathartic Scorpio allows us to review hidden agendas and complex feelings ripe for transformation and renewal. In this way we prepare for the action inspired by the upcoming Sagittarian New Moon.
This evening Mercury in Sagittarius moves into an uncomfortable inconjunct aspect with Uranus in Taurus. This has been building all day and brings into focus at least one, but probably multiple areas of our lives, where we want more independence and freedom, if only in our ideas and thoughts. We may feel like we are at a crossroads and need to take a decisive turn to re-create ourselves. Later, the Scorpio Moon squares Saturn and opposes Uranus which deepens the chasm we feel between where we are now and where we want to be.
An interesting dimension to the energetic mix today is Neptune which ends a lengthy retrograde period which began in June. This could further increase our hopes and expectation for change as our dreams seem more tangible and attainable as the planet of dreams begins to project its energy outward and forward.
Daily Muse: There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living… As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. (Nelson Mandela – Moon in Scorpio – Square Mercury and Saturn in Leo and square Uranus in Aquarius)
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December 2
Moon in Scorpio
Moon Goes Void, of Course, 9:22pm;
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This morning is relatively quiet in the cosmos, but we can expect the pace to pick up throughout the afternoon and evening. With no lunar or planetary aspects this morning, we might indulge in some quality time with the cathartic and transforming Scorpio Moon as our guide. Any insight we gain today can assist as we approach the New Moon Solar Eclipse tomorrow night.
Mid-afternoon the Moon makes an easy connection to Venus in Capricorn. This along with a lunar hookup to Mars two hours later encourages us to make it a long but productive afternoon with work stretching into the evening. Nobody is twisting our arms. We like the feeling of getting something right or persevering through a tough scenario we know we can overcome. Work feels motivating and rewarding. We feel a positive connection between effort and results.
Tonight, as Luna makes a favorable connection to Pluto, we feel confident about our achievements and what we have accomplished through discipline and will power. In late evening it is time to check any runaway trains as the Moon squares Jupiter. We may feel like we have energy to spare, but a reality check reveals we are running on fumes. We may promise we can keep going but chances are, we can’t back those words up with action.
Daily Muse: I don't want people to know me. I want them to believe my version. (William Shatner – Mercury in Aries square Jupiter in Cancer)
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December 3
Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
Solar Eclipse 12ºSagittarius 11:43pm
Void, of Course Moon enters Sagittarius 4:13am
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We awaken to a Moon in expansive and optimistic Sagittarius. We’re lacing up our hiking boots, checking the map, and grabbing our trekking poles. But then again, we are having second thoughts about the map. Aren’t we looking for an adventure? Who needs a plan? Throughout the week we have started to feel both excited and a bit shaky with Mercury in an uncomfortable relationship to Uranus on Wednesday and the Sun and Moon in Sagittarius making the same Inconjunction today. We don’t want to retrace our steps or repeat a process, but we’re also not sure exactly what we do want.
We know we want to move past limitations (Uranus’ influence) and we are feeling guided by a mostly invisible presence from within. This is exciting! Or is it scary? Maybe it’s both. This evening the Moon makes a stabilizing connection to Saturn in Aquarius confirming some of our choices. Since Aquarius is ruled by revolutionary Uranus, we are seeking a comfortable balance between the security of the old and familiar and the excitement of experiencing something new.
And that’s exactly where we are headed. Late tonight 11:43 (PST) the Moon meets up with the Sun at 12 degrees of Sagittarius beginning a New Lunar cycle with an emphatic oomph. It’s also a Total Solar Eclipse which punctuates the energy with excitement and a dose of the unknown. (For a fuller explanation, please see the introduction to this column.)
This New Moon cycle incorporates element of starting something new. Something that feels like fate or destiny. Get ready and remember to take the hand of your higher self and inner guide and teacher.
Daily Muse: In order to change an existing paradigm, you do not struggle to try and change the problematic model. You create a new model and make the old one obsolete. (Buckminster R. Fuller)
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December 4
Moon in Sagittarius
Moon Goes Void, of Course, 9:08pm
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The bombshell New Moon Total Solar Eclipse late last night/early this morning works as an internal energy driving us toward new passions and ideals. We are off and running, but where to? Our minds are restless, maybe even enough to wake us in the early morning hours when Luna connects with Mercury in aspiring Sagittarius.
Don’t let a bit of confusion dispirit you. The Moon’s square to Neptune in Pisces in early afternoon could introduce some feelings that feel contradictory. It’s important to listen to feelings without assuming they are directing us off course. Give them their say and take what’s useful.
Tonight, we end on a positive, inspiring, and uplifting note as the Moon connects with Jupiter in Aquarius. We feel optimistic with an unshakable faith in the world and our possibilities. We are less interested in what is, and more embracing of what can be. We feel lucky, blessed, and generous. There is reason for hope, regardless of our current situation or circumstances.
Daily Muse: So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable. (Christopher Reeve – Moon in Sagittarius conjunct Mars)
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December 5
Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn
Void of Course Moon enters Capricorn at 3:31am
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The buoyancy of our mood decreases a bit like a hot air balloon coming in for a landing as the Moon leaves Sagittarius and moves into practical Capricorn early this morning. However, like the voyager in the balloon, we don’t forget the experience. In fact, we may walk away with a sense of personal satisfaction. Perhaps we took a risk, faced a fear and are victorious. We include this newfound sense of confidence in our approach to the day.
Capricorn Moons can be loners and a bit persnickety. If so, give people and yourself a little space. Mostly we need to feel in control, and the last few days have challenged that cherished assumption! Tackling a task, project, or chore we can complete successfully on our own (or with a partner or group, if you are so inclined) restores our sense of order and faith in ourselves.
Tonight, the Moon’s alliance with Uranus reminds us that hot air balloon ride and our willingness to stretch ourselves was in truth, a lot of fun. Being adventurous, spontaneous, and hopeful can be an expectation going forward.
Daily Muse: I live a reasonably simple life, off the beaten track. (George Lucas – Moon in Aquarius trine Uranus in Gemini)
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Most of us are surrounded by the love of our pets. For me it's what makes me hate love because the pain of losing them is so egregious. I now have two new reports that take a gentle but entertaining view of your pet (sorry, only cats and dogs) through the lens of astrology.
It's a fun gift for the pet lover that has everything.
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It’s been over 60 years since I learned to ride a bike, but I can remember the moment it happened as if it just occurred. It was a beautiful summer’s day. We lived between two fraternity houses and one of the ATO’s saw me trying, in vain, to ride the bike I’d gotten for my birthday. He hopped on the back of the bike with me and with his legs, pushed us down the sidewalk in front of our houses. Suddenly, I felt as if I were flying. I heard him yell, “Keep pedaling!” It was then that I realized that I was on my own. I rode my bike all day long, all that summer, and kept riding until I got my drivers license at age 16. My new mobility gave me an independence I’d never had before.
For a kid, mobility is the difference between hanging out with friends, or sitting at home alone moping and feeling sorry for yourself. A bike was the ticket to great adventures far away from home, often too far away; after all the ride home always seemed to be uphill. It’s for this reason that I was moved by a “feel good,” story on the news recently. It was about a man in Louisiana who makes bicycles specifically for children with cerebral palsy. He makes every bike to the specific needs of the recipient. Often the children come from financially challenged families, but there is never a cost to them. It was remarkable to see the faces of the children as they received their life-changing gift.
The man behind the bikes designs and builds them. He said that the first bike he made was for the child of a friend. The boy had CP and was unable to ride a bike, or engage in other physical activities. Being an engineer, the man constructed a special bike, one the boy could use. He went on to say that the look on the face of his friend’s child convinced him that he had discovered his true purpose for being on this planet. That was many years ago and he’s been doing it ever since. He got emotional as he told the story and I got emotional hearing it.
He is a good example of the true nature of our better selves. The bike maker is what we’re capable of, but more importantly, he is not an anomaly. There are millions like him who have a conscience and a sense of humanity. He represents our better nature as a species, grateful for the ability to help others. There are many of his kind in the world; more than we can imagine.
These good individuals represent the true essence of being human. People help each other all the time and have done so since we started our journey. Although it may not always seem like it, people are inherently good, something we have a tendency to overlook. It’s easy to do, as we are bombarded by unending reminders, through the media, how horrid people can be. They focus on the very worst things about us, and they do so for a reason. We pay attention.
We’ve been saturated with scandal, divisiveness, meanness, violence, bullying, and in general some of our most rotten traits as creatures on this planet. Why do we focus on the negative? It’s not that we want to, but those who fill the media with the news feed us an unwholesome diet of muck because it shocks us. In turn, that holds our attention, which means that advertisers can sell us their services, goods, and ideas. In other words, they do it for our vote, our influence, and our money, especially our money. Dysfunction sells.
Therein lies the silver lining. Even though alarming events are frequent and weird, they still aren’t the norm. They are abnormal.
We are the majority. We strive to live in peace and harmony. We try to wish the best for others. For every horrific act we hear about, there are a million loving, giving acts that go unmentioned.
Never lose hope. There are more people like you and me, those helping the poor, sending in a dollar or two, volunteering and even just caring, than there are criminals and power mongers who get the press. They are the minority.
The Yuletide is upon us. It’s time to think about the best we can be. Each one of us has a light of hope and goodness. As we enter into the dark nights of winter, that light grows brighter. Our glow is the beacon that leads to a stronger future and a better world.
Until next week, I wish you all peace and love.
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Pinholes
Source is fluid, in constant motion, ever unfolding as us and our experience. In that fluidity is joy, abundance and fulfillment, the sense of wellbeing. It does not follow our rules or routines, it is up to us to align with it, to be willing instruments through which it flows not just for our benefit but for the benefit of our world.
That does not mean we throw our routines out the window, we must have order in our lives, but there is a difference between being rigidly attached to our routines and suffering when they are disrupted and simply going along with redirection when it happens.
Attachment to anything implies that it is right and everything else is wrong and that cannot be true. Attachment to a specific way of doing things or to a specific result, cuts us off from possibilities that may be more beneficial and expansive. Attachment is restriction – the opposite of the fluidity of Source.
Awhile back I was really struggling with something. I don’t remember now, what it was, but it was tough at the time. I was meditating to get clarity on it and get past the intense emotion I was feeling, when the words, “You are looking through a pinhole” came into my head and brought with them a “snap out of it” moment.
Prior to hearing those words, I felt completely small, limited and at the mercy of whatever it was that was sitting on my head. Through struggle and trying to figure it out, I had empowered it and created my own monster. Once I realized that, it simply released.
The pinhole I was looking through was my limited human mind, the same mind that becomes attached to opinions and beliefs. When the human mind is out of the way, the God Mind takes over, monsters return to their native nothingness and wellbeing is restored.
Have a very blessed week
Kelly
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Hello beauties, I hope you (in the USA) had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks or Friendsgiving.
I am stuffed and achy, lol. The food comes with a territory!
The morning after Thanksgiving I woke up saying out loud, "selfishness- dishonesty," as if I was just told something important. So today, I'll impart the message to all of you.
Let's see what Spirit is revealing:
Selfishness
If you've heard this before, then you are not alone. I think of being called in youth "selfish" for thinking about myself, not others. It can feel shameful, even downright humiliating, to be an adult still acting selfishly.
But I'm here to challenge that narrative. We are selfish beings. It's natural to be selfish, especially in a society that calls for independence, self-sufficiency and willpower. We are programmed to do well for ourselves without asking for help or assistance.
So we feel the pressure and the need to care for ourselves, because who else will? We end up getting stuck in our heads and develop overprotective mechanisms that build walls around us for protection.
So how do we move away from walls and into bridges? We start by identifying when we are being selfish or self-centered, but not from the perspective of "I'm bad." Instead, we decided to change the world through self-development and to lead by example. We move outside ourselves and into being a part of the bigger plan.
And you know what happens? Freedom. We are no longer in bondage to our problems because our problems are OUR problems. We are no longer alone. And others catch onto this approach and sink into a shared experience.
It's beautiful; it's different. And it's both life-saving and society-changing.
Dishonest
Here's another negative terminology we have all heard of and despise. We all hate betrayal. We hate cheating (unless we are doing it). We frown and hiss at lying. We hate everything dishonest, yet, we are all capable of it.
I like to think of myself as a pretty honest person, yet, I tell myself cookies for breakfast is a balanced and nutritious meal. Lies! I tell myself I will look good and not regret bangs. Denial, lol! I say having three large scoops of Magnesium will not have any repercussions. Again, lies, lies and more lies.
But we want what we want when we want it. Again, the seeds of selfishness are there. We act from denial and do something self or other harmful. But we are disconnected from the larger scope and once again miss the mark.
It's not always easy to be so honest with ourselves, but asking if we are being dishonest or in denial is a necessary step. One that cuts through the bs straight to the moral core. And if we are being untruthful, we gotta own it. We have to be honest with ourselves about our actions to live authentically truly.
The Bigger Plan
All of this, of course, is for the bigger plan. I get questions every day about destiny and God's plan. It Maybe a lot simpler than we allow it to be. Once we get out of ourselves, we can see if we are actually lining up with honesty and integrity.
If you can say no to selfishness and dishonesty, then you're absolutely in alignment with your integrity and authenticity. And if you are, you're lining up with your truth and destiny.
I believe in you. I believe you're a wonderful person capable of this.
Blessings,
Grace
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