Thursday, June 27, 2013

Amygdala


Amygdala

I have been watching for many months as world conditions continue to worsen. The daily news networks consistently report on events that not only promote fear but create fear through media manipulation. The result is an atmosphere of fear, distrust and unease.
I have long been an advocate of peace and balance in my life and though I have not always succeeded in maintaining that peace, I can stand back and place things in perspective.
When fear gets the upper hand in my life and I recognize what has happened I begin to list possible reasons for that fear.
Have I placed my trust in man’s imperfect system?
Have I watched a program that may have triggered my insecurity?
Have I listened to a friend or a family members fear and subconsciously allowed that negative energy to take over?
Has my own lack of trust in my inner knowing been compromised?
Has my lack of trust in my heavenly beings and guides been weakened?
When I finish this review process, I am usually able to target the cause and remedy the symptom.
There are times when I am not able to find the cause and this leads me to another more sinister cause.
We have located in our brain, a gland that is responsible for our fear or flight response. It is called the Amygdala. It is almond sized and is an inch beneath our temples.
Scientific research has shown that this gland can be manipulated to trigger a fear or flight response. When this happens, our normal thinking processes are disturbed and altered. 
This knowledge has been used to control us for many thousands of years.
If I can create a sense of fear in your life, I can control your actions for my own purpose.
Unscrupulous entities have used this means to create the energy of fear, upon which they feed. 
The myth of Vampires has basis in truth. There are those who use this fear to sustain themselves.
Government entities use this knowledge to control the masses of people who depend on news outlets for their information.
Religions use this fear of death and hell to build their membership and followers.
What if I told you that there is a simple way to negate this trigger?
Would it be something that would make a difference in your life?
Well, here it is ...
Imagine a light switch, you know the kind that toggle up or down.
Now in your minds eye, flip that switch.
That’s it!
Simple as that!
Now, how are you going to remain in a state of peace?
I am not blind to the disturbing evidence that swirls around us each day. The wars and death and dishonesty and downright wicked behavior of people, corporations, governments and religions stir the pot of fear to keep us in their control, but we can fight back.
Make sure the switch is off. 
Start reviewing the good things in your life. The family ties, the heavenly miracles, gifts from the universe, lessons learned, wisdom gained, natures beauty, the awe and wonder of the heavens above, the unconditional love from our pets, a forgiving friend, or any of countless little things that happen every day.
Turn off mainstream media and quiet your mind by turning off the noise and chatter of the world.
Stop multitasking and enjoy one thing at a time.
If computers, phone or TV has taken over your life, begin to cut back until the addiction has been broken. These things are meant to be tools to help us, not control us.
When fear no longer controls us, we are truly free to choose and make the life that we dream and hope to achieve.
Do it now.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Velvet ant


Velvet ant

Today I saw a velvet ant. It was pointed out to me by a friend and neighbor who stopped by to say hello. She cautioned her son to be careful because they would sting if bothered and said that they are solitary creatures.
I thought about what she said, I hadn’t really noticed them before today. I wondered if I had become that velvet ant in my life style and mannerisms.
Wikipedia describes them as: “The Mutillidae are a family of more than 3,000 species of wasps (despite the names) whose wingless females resemble large, hairy ants. Their common name velvet ant refers to their dense pile of hair which most often is bright scarlet or orange, but may also be black, white, silver, or gold. Their bright colors serve as aposematic signals. They are known for their extremely painful stings, hence the common name cow killer or cow ant. Unlike a real ant, they do not have drones, workers, and queens. However, velvet ants do exhibit haplodiploid sex determination similar to other members of Vespoidea.”
I did a little research and found that wasp’s belong to the same group as bees and ants. They live in differing societies. Some are social and some are solitary species. The wasp paralyses their prey so that the grubs can feed on the prey until they are fully grown.
“There is tremendous symbolism to the wasp and all of its activities. It can teach us the lesson of fulfilling our role and responsibilities and help us construct and nurture our dreams. The six sided cell is a geometric shape associated with the heart. The grubs are the things of the heart that must be nurtured and hatched in solidness. Dreams without practical preparations are more likely to fail and die. Dreams motivate us, but their fulfillment is based upon work. Wasps have a cycle of power ranging from spring to fall. Late summer it is stronger. Wasps have a tendency to become more aggressive in the late summer and early fall. This cycle is usually at play for those to whom the wasp is a messenger.”  Animal-Wise by Ted Andrews.
When animals, birds, or insects show up in my life I look for clues to help my life flow more in harmony with nature and my own natural flow of energy.
Am I feeling paralyzed in the pursuit of my goals?
Am I building a strong foundation?
Am I working for myself or the group?
Am I fulfilling my life’s work?
Are those around me doing their part?
Am I pursuing my dreams in a practical manner?
Am I too aggressive in my pursuits?
I can learn many things from todays messenger. I am grateful for a wise neighbor who noticed this teacher when I did not.
I see many things that I will ponder in the next days to see if my life is in harmony with my spiritual self. I will pay attention to small details and listen more intently to what is being said and done. I will make sure my social interaction is balanced and I will review my dreams and goals in life.