Wednesday, 31 December 2008

NOTICE TO ALL READERS

Dear readers,

Just to let you know that if you've received an email from Enocia Joseph at my Yahoo account enocia_j@yahoo.co.uk begging for money, it's not from me. That email account has been compromised and I can't access it at the moment.

I suggest you block this email address and delete emails received from that account. The person sending the email is known as "George Pent."

If you need to get in contact please use this email address: theoneinall@googlemail.com.

With love,
Enocia

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog.

"Life is a dream made out of nothing, which makes all of us dreamers. We are dreaming lives - individually and collectively - that have nothing to do with the Uncaused, that is beginningless, endless and unchanging.

"Here's the good news: if you can make yourself sick, angry, jealous, fearful, happy, joyful, depressed, out of nothing, it shows how powerful we all are as dreamers. We can dream up grander and more beautiful dreams effortlessly as we already know how to make a big deal out of nothing. The only snag is when you forget you are dreaming and take it seriously. This is when you need the opt-out clause like the one Lahiri Mahasaya used to snap his wife out of her delusion: "It is all nothing." Or as I would say, "There is no cause!"" It is All Nothing!
All things that have a beginning/end come out of nothing.
All creations and dreams come out of nothing.
All is nothing.

The only thing that is real is the ONE Light behind all creations.

As always, the articles I'm sharing are my perspective only and not meant to instruct readers in any way. Make of them what you will.For my previous blogs see Making the Two One - Part 2; Making the Two One; I Am What I Am; I Need Not Want; It's All Done and Dusted - Part 2; It is All Done and Dusted; Being the Magic; Sharing the Wonder - Part 3; Being the Magic; Sharing the Wonder - Part 2; Being the Magic; Sharing the Wonder; Free to be Me as Love; Free to be Me; Love Always; Lucid Dreamer - Part 2; Lucid Dreamer; Destination Nowhere; Freedom, Expression, Being; Living as Love-Light; Home Sweet Home! - The Sequel; Home Sweet Home!; Infinite Life, Infinite Joy; The One in All, Vector8 Journals and Vector8 Writings.

Unless otherwise stated, all articles are copyright © 2008-2009 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.

Love and gratitude to Ben Gilberti for designing the fractal.

Peace and love.
Enocia

Articles in Alphabetical Order

--A--

A Friend in Need
A Real Classic
A Real Classic - 2
A Real Godsend
Advertising Campaign
Affairs of the Heart
Anagrams
And the Winner Is...
Another Classic
Are the Pink Cloud Entities Taking Over?

--B--

Being the Cause - Revisited
Boundlessness, Freedom, Limitlessness

--C--

Can a Leopard Change Her Spots?
Changing Frequencies
Changing Gears
Creation is Making Something Out of Nothing

--D--

Day-Dreams Can Come True
Delete Browsing History
Determination
Don't Believe the Hype!
Dry Cleaner

--E--

Empathy
Everyone's Blogging these Days...Even a Potted Plant

--F--

Fast and Furious
Finally!
Fluidity
Forsaking All Others
Freedom of Expression
Friendly Ghosts

--G--

Girl Power
Girls, Girls, Girls!
God Moves in Mysterious Ways
Good Intentions
Good Vibrations

--H--

Harmfulness versus Harmlessness
Have Fun!
Hive Mind
Holy Shit! - Revisited
How Dare They!

--I--

I Heart You
If the Shoe Doesn't Fit, Why Wear It?
I'm All Take, Take, Take!
I'm Feeling Good
I'm Feeling Good - Part 2
I'm Feeling Good - Part 3
In the Mode for Love
It is All Nothing
It is All Nothing - Revisited
It's about How I Feel about It
It's Only Natural

--L--

Late Night Visitor
Letting Go of Dead Leaves
Life Imitates Art; Art Imitates Life
Londoners
Love Dissolves Grudges - Revisited
Love is Whether It's Scrambled or Unscrambled
Love this Gorilla!
Lullabies

--M--

Make-up Artist
Making Everything Up
Making the Good Old Days Last Forever
More About Preferences
Mother and Father
Much Ado about Nothing
My Eating Habits
My Invisible Friend
My Sentiments Exactly!

--N--

Nice Trip Down Memory Lane
No Drama - Revisited
Nothing Cannot Attract Something
Nothing Cannot Harm You
Now It Makes Sense

--O--

Oh No, Kids!
On Being a Genius
One Love
One World
Overnight Success

--P--

Pulling a Perfect Stunt

--Q--

Quote of the Day

--R--

Reality Check
Reframing
Resonance

--S--

Say Cheese!
Self-Realisation
Sexuality and Warped Logic
Short Cut
Solitaire
Some Thoughts about Obama
Sometimes Music Says It Best
Sometimes Music Says It Best - 2
Sometimes Music Says It Best - 3
Sometimes Music Says It Best - 4
Sometimes Music Says It Best - 5
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
Song of the Day - 16
Song of the Day - 17
Song of the Day - 18
Song of the Day - 19
Song of the Day - 20
Stagger the Joy

--T--

The Alien
The Eavesdropper
The Bee's Knees
The Love Bail-Out
The Movement of Creation
The Music Producer
The Next Best Thing
The Perfect Dream Dance Partner
The Power of Admiration
The Power of Music
The Power of Being True to MySelf
The Problem With You People
The Purpose of the Universe
The Truth of One Mind
The Universe is Always on My Side
There's No Need to Chase My Dreams
Thought of the Day
To Pee or Not to Pee?
To Pee or Not to Pee? - Part 2
True Nourishment
Try Again

--W--

Walking with Sid
We are All Farmers
What a Wonderful Surprise!
What are the Chances?
What Batman Did Next
What Credit Crunch?
What President Obama Means for Me
When All is Said and Done, It's All Been Said and Done
Why It's Important For Me to Keep It Simple
Window Shopping
Work Ethic
Working Together

Window Shopping

As the bus was driving by some shops, I noticed the mannequins in one shop window were all wearing white tops and black trousers. I thought one top looked very good on the mannequin.

Later in the evening as I was walking with a friend to the bus stop, he was attracted to a shop window, which happened to be a branch of the shop I'd been looking at earlier. The mannequins were wearing white tops and black trousers. My friend said they looked good and he thought the top would look good on me.

I told him I'd been looking at them earlier.

Is there an echo or what?
Is there an echo or what?

Touché!

Enocia

Related articles: Good Vibrations; Being the Cause - Revisited; The Mirror Image Experiment; Echo, Echo - Part 2

Good Vibrations

During my bus journey I noticed a guy sitting with his eyes closed. He looked so adorable and peaceful and I felt so much love for him. He also reminded me of an actor that appears on a TV soap I sometimes watch. After admiring the guy for a few seconds, I turned my attention elsewhere. Then the guy opened his eyes and stared so intently in my eyes I had to look away.

I guess that's what happens when I give good vibes out, they return to me multiplied.

I'm reminded of the The Beach Boys song:

I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's givin' me the excitations
I'm pickin' up good vibrations
(Ooo, bop-bop, good vibrations)
She's givin' me the excitations
(Bop-bop, excitations)
(Good, good, good, good vibrations)
Good Vibrations, lyrics
I'm sending good vibrations to everyone.

Enocia

Related articles: The Power of Admiration; Falling in Love

Tuesday, 30 December 2008

Have Fun!

Mary Poppins:
[Spoken]
In ev'ry job that must be done
There is an element of fun
You find the fun and snap!
The job's a game

[Sung]
And ev'ry task you undertake
Becomes a piece of cake
A lark! A spree! It's very clear to see that

A Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
The medicine go down-wown
The medicine go down
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
In a most delightful way
A Spoonful of Sugar, lyrics
When I went to say goodbye to my mother this morning, I noticed she was getting ready to go out.

"You're going out then?" I said.

"Yes, I am."

"Well, have fun!"

"I don't know about having fun."

"Where are you off to?" I said. "Are you going to visit your friend?"

"No, I'm off to the surgery to have a flu jab. It's about time I had one."

"Have fun!"

"I will try and have fun with the flu jab," she chuckled. "Actually, you can have fun with everything. It's just that people don't see things that way."

"That's what I believe anyway. That's why I always say have fun."

"Well, you have fun whatever you get up to," my mother said.

"I will."

I believe that every moment is an opportunity to have fun. It doesn't matter what it is, there's a lot of fun to be had. Seeing life as fun transforms everything, even things I don't particularly like doing, from it being a chore and tedious to effortless and joyful. Seeing life as fun reveals the magic and wonder of life; and the ordinary becomes the extraordinary.

I'm not a huge fan of household chores but when I inject fun into them, I discovered cleaning can be effortless when I just relax and let it happen. I also discovered there are invisible beings who are willing to help in all aspects of life when I let them; and life becomes magical.

I don't particularly like cold weather but I think it's fun dressing up in a warm coat. The weather has also revealed a lot about myself. I find that when I'm not thinking, I feel neither hot nor cold. I also find when I focus on the weather being cold, it feels colder. However, when it's cold and I focus on feeling warm, it feels warm to me and the weather gets milder. The same is true for hot weather. If it's hot, I focus on it being cool and I end up feeling cool even if it's supposed to be a heat wave. Again, when it's stifling hot and I don't think about it, I feel neither hot nor cold.

I used to find travelling on buses pretty tedious until I focused on the fun element. Now my bus journeys are filled with magic and wonder.

Seeing everything as fun reminds me of dogs' attitudes. They seem to find delight in everything. Even when they are meant to be working, they seem to have fun doing so.

Incidentally, I emailed a friend and asked if he wanted to meet up later. Part of his response was: "Sounds quite fun." It's not surprising really as I've always found it fun being with this particular friend.

Every moment is full of fun. Have fun, whatever you get up to!

Enocia aka Mary Poppins

Related article: Hive Mind; The Purpose of the Universe; Work Ethic; Much Ado about Nothing; Living the Magic; The Lost Art of Bone Idleness; Why the Universe Always Says Yes; Open Sesame!; Living on My Own Planet; The Ordinary is Extraordinary; Do What You Love and Love What You Do; Where Do You Focus Your Attention?

Monday, 29 December 2008

Reframing

I believe life is really what we all make of it. Put another way, life is about reframing i.e. attributing different meanings to what is inherently nothing.

For instance, I was chatting to my brother about diets. He believed I didn't put on weight because I do a lot of walking. I told him one reason why I don't put on weight is because I don't carry the memory of eating with me. Once I've finished eating that is the end of that experience. The next experience is a new.

My brother didn't believe me. He said, "You probably have a very fast metabolism."

I thought my brother had come up with an excellent reframing that fit his model of reality. As he sees it, my metabolism is so fast that as soon as I've finished eating, the food is quickly assimilated into my system.

Whatever reframing works.

Enocia

Related articles: What Credit Crunch?; My Eating Habits; Creation is Making Something Out of Nothing; Metabolism; Omnipotence; Is it Useful?

Delete Browsing History

There is a tool on the computer that one can use to delete all files, passwords, cookies and temporary files held in memory. I find this very useful when I'm using a public computer; I erase all records before I start a session and at the end of my session.

In the same respect, since I'm sharing a collective dream with billions of others whose beliefs don't resonate with my truth, I find it very useful to start each day by erasing all thought forms and experiences that do not resonate with who I am being. It's rather like having a bath or taking a shower.

One way I delete browsing history is by affirming: Love is all there is.

All browsing history have been erased from memory.

Enocia

Related articles: The Purpose of the Universe; Changing Gears; If the Shoe Doesn't Fit, Why Wear It?; No Drama - Revisited; Clean Slate; Living Under Grace - Revisited

Hive Mind

Bees have got a hive mind and always working towards a common goal.

Similarly, I have a hive mind that is composed of my infinite selves in all time, all space, all life, and in all realities. In other words, I am the Queen Bee and my infinite selves are my workers.

Awakening involves realising my identity as the infinite selves and then integrating all selves so that, like bees, they are always working towards a common goal. One way I find to unify all selves is to simply think: We are One.

We are Enocia.
We are one.

Enocia

Related articles: One World; Working Together; Self-Realisation; Segregation and Integration; The Law of One - Revisited; The Fixers; Collective Consciousness; One Voice, Many Voices; Resistance is Futile

There's No Need to Chase My Dreams

While it's important to never give up on my dreams, I have to remember not to chase them either.

The other day, as a friend was walking me to the bus stop to catch my bus home, I spotted my bus approaching. He suggested that if I ran I would catch it but I didn't feel like running. I decided to let it go. Seconds later, another bus arrived which I got on. During the journey our bus caught up with the one in front. Then our driver told us he was terminating early and advised us to transfer to the one in front. See, I did end up catching the first bus after all.

Earlier today I decided to catch the first bus that arrived, even though it would mean having to change later. When I got on the bus, I spotted another bus that is a direct route to my destination but I didn't feel like getting off. I figured I would stay on the bus I was on and catch another bus. When I got off the bus, my next bus was waiting at the bus stop and ready to leave. Further down the route, the bus I was in caught up with the other bus I had seen earlier. I knew it was the same bus because of the serial number at the back of it. My bus even ended up overtaking the one in front and I arrived at my destination way ahead of the one behind.

My destination represents my goal which has already happened; and the buses are the ways and means to achieve my dreams.

Chasing a dream suggests a lack of self-belief. All I have to do is let what has already happened unfold perfectly.

There's no need to chase my dreams. Everything is working out for the best.

Enocia

Related articles: Determination; The Universe is Always on My Side; When All is Said and Done, It's All Been Said and Done; The Power of Admiration; Life is Unfolding Perfectly; Persistence; Why I Believe in Belief; What is Abundance?; Gold Rush; My Feelings Never Lie

Sunday, 28 December 2008

Sometimes Music Says It Best - 5

Another theme tune is "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve. It even inspired me to write this article: Staying Focused on the Mould.

To me this song is a reminder of being true to myself.

I LOVE it.

Enocia

Sometimes Music Says It Best - 4

"Be Yourself" by Audioslave is another one of my theme songs. I discovered this song quite by accident. Once I was browsing an E-card website and heard the instrumental version of the song. Even though I didn't know the lyrics I fell in love with it. When I heard all of it on YouTube, I LOVED it.

Here's part of the lyrics:

Someone finds salvation in everyone, another only pain
someone tries to hide himself, down inside himself he prays
someone swears its true love until the end of time, another runs away
separate or united, healthy or insane

And to be yourself is all that you can do
to be yourself is all that you can do
to be yourself is all that you can do
to be yourself is all that you can do
Be Yourself, lyrics
Here's the link to the video: Be Yourself - Audioslave

Enocia

Related articles: The Power of Being True to MySelf; Being Myself is All I Can Do; Dare to Be Love?

Sometimes Music Says It Best - 3

I have to say "Sweet Freedom" by Michael McDonald is one of my theme songs. I LOVE it!

No more runnin down the wrong road
Dancin to a different drum
Can't you see whats goin on
Deep inside your heart
Always searchin for the real thing
Livin like its far away
Just leave all the madness in yesterday
You're holdin the key
When you believe it

Shine sweet Freedom
Shine your light on me
You are the Magic
You're right where I wanna be
Oh sweet freedom carry me along
We'll keep the spirit alive on and on
Sweet Freedom, Lyrics written by Rod Temperton
I am the Magic.

Heres the video link: Sweet Freedom - Michael McDonald

Enocia

Related article: Living the Magic; Being the Magic

Sometimes Music Says It Best - 2

I believe the song "Secret" by Madonna says it all really.

Happiness lies in your own hand
It took me much too long to understand
How it could be
Until you shared your secret with me
Secret, lyrics
Enocia

Related articles: The Power of Being True to MySelf; The Power of Selfishness; Why the Inner Critic is Now My Greatest Ally; Being the Magic

Sometimes Music Says It Best

"I Feel Love" by Donna Summer.

Nuff said.

Enocia

Related articles: The Power of Music; Lullabies

Saturday, 27 December 2008

Song of the Day - 20

I LOVE this song, "PDA (We Just Don't Care)" by John Legend.

John is a real legend.

I'm definitely a PDA kind of girl. ;-)

Enocia

John Legend - PDA Video.

Related article: Putting Love First

One World

A while back I helped this woman carry her shopping bags. While we were walking I learned my friend was a pastor. When she asked me about my religious beliefs I told her I didn't follow any religion; I simply believed in God. She believed I needed a mediator to God but I begged to differ.

A few days ago as I was walking home, I noticed my sister-in-law in the vicinity. She said she was picking up a work colleague.

Yesterday, while I was chatting to my sister-in-law she told me her work colleague she had picked up the other day remembers me. It turns out she was the same woman I had helped with her shopping. Talk about small world!

Actually, I don't believe in a small world; I believe in one world.

Enocia

Related articles: Being the Cause - Revisited; What a Wonderful Surprise!; One Love; No Chance!

Being the Cause - Revisited

I was on my way to spend Boxing Day with my brother.

When the first bus arrived it was too packed full for my liking so I didn't get on board. Besides, if I caught it, I would need to change anyway. Where are all these people going on Boxing Day? Aha, there must a football match on. That's Boxing Day for you, people are either rushing to the sales or going to football matches.

When the next bus arrived it was also crowded as well but I sneaked in through the back door. During the journey, I noticed a man standing next to me looked very familiar. I asked him where I knew him from and he reminded me that we used to work together at the Personnel department at the London Fire Brigade Headquarters, over 10 years ago. He said he still worked for the Fire Brigade. I used to like chatting to this guy. I remembered he was into football. I asked him if he was off to the local stadium to watch the match and he said he was. My friend asked me if I was still passionate about writing as he remembered I was. Some things never change then.

While I was chatting to my friend, I wondered why I was seeing him now. In other words, how did I cause this to happen? Then I remembered while I was at the library two days before and the fire alarm went off, I reminisced to a friend about when I worked at the London Fire Brigade HQ. I said the fire alarm used to go off frequently, even though you would have thought the staff would know better. So that's why I've attracted this friend.

When I told my friend on the bus that I'd been thinking of the old days, he was amazed.

After my friend got off the bus, I marvelled at how my thought had arranged events. I only decided on Christmas Day to visit my brother and his family the next day. On my way to his house I stopped off at the Internet cafe for two hours, not that I needed to as I could have used my brother's computer. I had to leave the Internet shop at the right time to wait at that bus stop. If I had caught the first bus I wouldn't have seen my friend.

When I got to my brother's, he was watching football, which we watched together.

Nothing happens by chance. All experiences have their cause in me.

I am Cause.

Enocia

Related articles: Now It Makes Sense; Self-Realisation; What are the Chances?; What is Chaos?; Cause or Effect?; Being the Cause

Song of the Day - 19

Another favourite from Spandau Ballet is "Gold." The chorus is such a powerful affirmation.

Gold
Always believe in your soul
Youve got the power to know
Youre indestructable
Always believe in, because you are
Gold
Gold, lyrics
Yes! I LOVE this song!

Enocia

Song of the Day - 18

I know this much is true, I LOVE "True" by Spandau Ballet. I never get tired listening to it. It's so cool. I used to fancy all the buys in the band as well. ;-)

Enocia

Friday, 26 December 2008

The Purpose of the Universe

I believe the purpose of the Universe is to bless and be a blessing. Thus, every moment is an opportunity to receive blessings or to be a blessing.

What do I mean by blessing?

Since we all love different things, blessings are experiences that resonate with my being; in other words, what brings me joy.

As I was waiting for the bus home at the bus stop, a man sat next to me and started smoking a cigarette. While I don't mind people smoking, I prefer to be in a smoke-free environment. I thought to myself, every moment is a blessing and what doesn't bless me is repelled from my experience. The moment I had the thought, the man put out his cigarette.

Later I had to catch another bus home from the bus station. Usually, I walk home from there but as I has two bags of shopping I decided to wait for the local bus. As I was waiting, I pondered on how everything was a blessing. I heard this woman beside me moaning about how the bus driver in the parked bus she was waiting for was taking so long, and how he was playing hide and seek with the passengers. The bus driver started the engine, moved the bus forward, then parked the bus. It was funny to see how the woman's expectation had been made manifest.

In the meantime, I spotted my bus arriving. The bus driver happens to live in our neighbourhood and is a real blessing. A while back when my mother wasn't feeling well and travelling on his bus, he prayed for her.

Thank you, Universe, for constantly fulfilling your purpose to bless and to be a blessing.

Enocia

Related articles: I'm Feeling Good - Part 3; Stagger the Joy; My Real Family; Activating Love - Revisited; Opposites Do Not Attract; I'm Just a Love Machine

Wednesday, 24 December 2008

Song of the Day - 17

Today's song is "Groovejet" by Spiller. I LOVE it!

I'm feeling soooooo good; it must be love!

Enocia

Tuesday, 23 December 2008

We are All Farmers

I was chatting to a friend I met at the library about dreaming. I told him while I was working on the computer, I suddenly felt drowsy and fell into a deep sleep and had these visions and then woke up. The "dream" only lasted for a few seconds. My friend said he believed I was meant to sleep at that time in order to receive whatever messages I had received in that dream. He said some people are gifted at receiving messages from their dreams.

As we travelled on the bus together I shared how I've been communicating telepathically with another friend through my sleeping and waking dreams.

"You are very unique and gifted," he said.

"I believe we are all unique and gifted," I said.

"Yes, we are all farmers but some people are not very good at it."

My friend's comment made me laugh.

I agree with my friend. We are all farmers; whether we become great farmers depends on how motivated we are.

Enocia

Related articles: On Being a Genius; ET, You are Already Home!; One Million English Words; A Showcase for Greatness; Love, the Great Motivator; Some Thoughts on Telepathy

Working Together

I don't tend to wear bras that often as I don't always need to. I also find them uncomfortable. Only when I really need to do I wear them.

When I put on my bra this morning I felt pain around my chest and shoulder. I believe the bra was only acting out my expectation i.e. bras are uncomfortable.

When something feels uncomfortable, it's as if it's working against me. I know in my heart of hearts that this is not true as my bra is my friend whose purpose is to give me love and support.

"Come on, bra," I said, "let's work together."

The moment I had the thought, I felt comfortable.

The universe is my ally. This means every single part of the universe is constantly working with me in oneness.

Enocia

Related articles: Oh No, Kids!; The Universe is Always on My Side; Infinite Blessings

Now It Makes Sense

A few days ago (19 December), a friend emailed me a YouTube link for a Madonna video he wanted me to watch, but I couldn't watch it as I didn't have access to a computer with sound at the time. It was interesting that he'd sent me a Madonna link on the same day I had posted a Madonna video on my blog.

Two days later (21 December) while I was the Internet cafe, I decided to watch the Madonna video but it was no longer available as it had been withdrawn. I emailed my friend to ask him the name of the song just in case someone had posted another video on YouTube.

My friend has just sent me a link to a news article that was written yesterday (22 December), which explains the lack of Madonna videos on YouTube. Warner threatens YouTube on music.

Thank you Universe for answering my question so promptly.

Enocia

Related articles: Fast and Furious; Overnight Success; A Real Godsend; Thank You for Keeping Me Posted; Oh, I Get It!

Monday, 22 December 2008

Changing Gears

"Infinity chooses," he said. "The art of the warrior-traveler is to have the ability to move with the slightest insinuation, the art of acquiescing to every command of infinity." The Active Side of Infinity, by Carlos Castaneda, p. 182

Sometimes I feel like a car coasting on one gear until I feel an urge to change gears. I find when I don't change gears, I feel very uncomfortable like I'm trying to wear a shoe that doesn't fit. I even fall physically ill. Only when I maintain the new gear do I feel better.

The other day while I was relaxing at the bookshop with my eyes closed, I "saw" a purple flame within that reminded me of the pilot light some old gas boilers have.

I've always know there is a fire within that I can invoke for purifying and healing. I have even used violet flame decrees. Why am I seeing this Purple Flame now?

The Flame started speaking to me in thought. It reminded me that it was Me. I am the Purple Flame. It said it was reminding me that NOW is the time to be the Purple Flame whose purpose is to erase and dissolve all "creations" that are not true to who I am.

In my mind's eye, I saw the fire growing bigger and bigger and consuming everything until there was nothing left but the Purple Flame.

The Flame said that I am to constantly remember myself as the Purple Flame and the Flame will blaze through my body and my affairs in every moment.

I am the Purple Flame, which is just as well as I've always loved purple.

Enocia

Related articles: Walking with Sid; If the Shoe Doesn't Fit, Why Wear It?; Using the Gifts I Have Been Given; Bonfire of Love; The Transmuting Fire of Love

Walking with Sid

As I was walking via the canal towards the local park, I saw my friend Sid. Sid is a Pyrenean Mountain Dog who lives in the neighbourhood. We met years ago at the local marsh when he was taking a walk with his human friend. Since then, I've been seeing him around. When we meet, he usually adopts a playful stance and expects me to run so he can chase me, not that he could ever outrun me. I wouldn't want him jumping on me though as he's huge. I enjoy stroking his coat as he's got so much hair.

This time, Sid didn't look very happy.

"What's up with Sid?" I asked his human friend. "Why is he looking so miserable?"

"He doesn't want to go home," he said. "We've just come from the park. He met two dogs he's never met before and he's still not happy."

"Never mind, Sid. You still get to sniff all those shrubs on the way back, remember?"

Sid just scowled and dribbled. His friend removed a leaf that was stuck on his mouth.

"Do you know who Sid reminds me of when he dribbles? Hooch from the film, Turner and Hooch. Have you ever seen it?"

"Yes, I have," he chuckled.

"Cheer up, Sid!" I said. "Don't you want to chase me today?"

Sid turned his back on me to stare in the direction they'd just come from and looked back at his friend. I didn't need a dog whisperer to tell me Sid wanted to go back to the park.

"Sorry, Sid," his friend said, "we're not going back to the park. It's time to go home."

While Sid was sulking, I chatted with his friend.

"How old is Sid?"

"He's nine. Dogs in this breed only tend to live for about 10 years though some live a bit longer. The bigger the dog, the shorter the life span. I once had a Pyrenean who lived for just over 10 years."

"Do you only have Pyrenean dogs as pets then?"

"No, I have had other breeds as well."

"How often do you wash him?"

"I don't. He tends to shed a lot of hair anyway. I just brush his coat every day."

"I remember the first time I saw you and Sid was down at the Marsh. Don't you go there anymore?"

"We still do."

"That must be a long walk then for you," I said.

"We don't go there every day. It all depends really on Sid. It's his walk so he gets to decide. When we come out of the house, if Sid turns his head left we go to the park; if he turns right, we head to the Marsh. I have to keep him on the lead though or he just walks off."

Before I left my friend I stroked Sid's head but he was still in a sulk.

As I was walking through Sid's park, I thought about the paradox of choice. While the final decision of where to go for a walk appears to rest with Sid, it is not really up to Sid but his human guide. In the same respect, while I appear to have choices, the real decision comes from my Guide. Who exactly is my Guide? I believe my Guide is me as Soul, the multidimensional Self, the all-knowing Me. Therefore, while I appear to have freewill, there is no real freewill as my choices are already predetermined by my Soul's predisposition. For example, I only love writing because that's how my Soul has decided to express Self in this reality.

Put another way:

"There are scores of outside forces controlling you at the moment," don Juan replied. "The control that I am referring to is something outside the domain of language. It is your control and at the same time it is not. It cannot be classified, but it can certainly be experienced. And above all, it can certainly be manipulated. It can certainly be manipulated, to your total advantage, of course, which again is not your advantage, but the energy body’s advantage. However, the energy body is you, so we could go on forever like dogs biting their own tails, trying to describe this. Language is inadequate. All these experiences are beyond syntax." The Active Side of Infinity, by Carlos Castaneda

Thank you, Sid, for giving me further insights into the journey of the Soul. I hope we meet up again very soon.

Enocia

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Sunday, 21 December 2008

Song of the Day - 16

Today's song is "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. I just LOVE this song.

Here's the link to the video. Beat It Video

Enocia

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The Power of Music

I believe there's nothing like music.

While I was raised as a Christian, there was a lot that didn't ring true for me. As soon as I was old enough to make my own decisions, I rejected Christianity and the beliefs associated with it to explore what the meaning of life means for me. While I was searching I always had a foundation - music. Music was my personal saviour. There was a time when I couldn't go to sleep without listening to Michael Jackson's albums: "Thriller" and "Off the Wall" as I found them so comforting.

I find music has the power to bless, comfort, empower, guide, heal, illuminate, inspire and uplift. It was music that revealed who I truly am. In fact, my core self is sound, which I listen to during meditation. This sound feels very blissful and is healing. As and when the need arises, the sound transmutes itself into audible words that inspire and guide me.

I also love how music unites all kinds of people regardless of beliefs. I believe music has the power to dissolve all grudges.

As I was relaxing on the sofa flicking through the TV channels, I came across the Michael Jackson video "Beat It." In the song, Michael is singing about the futility of getting into gang fights. In the actual video two rival gangs meet up and get into a fight. Before things get out of hand, Michael splits them up and shares his dance moves with them. Together they dance to the chorus.

Just Beat It, Beat It, Beat It, Beat It
No One Wants To Be Defeated
Showin' How Funky Strong Is Your Fight
It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
Just Beat It, Beat It
Just Beat It, Beat It
Just Beat It, Beat It
Just Beat It, Beat It
Beat It, lyrics
While the guys are strutting their stuff, they are no longer thinking of killing one another.

Music is my Beloved.

All my love and gratitude to all musicians.

Enocia

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Beat It Video

Saturday, 20 December 2008

Fast and Furious

I'm noticing my thoughts are manifesting at a fast and furious pace, which is not surprising as I can feel the Chakra around my forehead, popularly called the Ajna or Brow Chakra, spinning like crazy.

"When in alignment, this Chakra develops the ability to think reality into existence; it helps develop the five senses and dissolves grief, and helps with nightmares. It is the seed of the mind relating to power of thought. Idealism, imagination, intuition, and healing energy come out of this Chakra." Brow Chakra
Two days ago I saw this woman on the bus who reminded me of my mother's friend who lives in the neighbourhood. I wondered how she was.

Yesterday evening as I was chatting to a friend, he mentioned he had a friend who has a fear of animals. I couldn't imagine what that feels like as I find animals to be such a joy.

As I was walking home last night I saw a woman approaching. I realised she was my mother's friend I had thought of the day before. She told me she'd seen my mother earlier. She couldn't stop to chat as she was already running late. Before she left, she introduced me to her son who had walked her part of the journey. He was with his dog.

As I walked with the young man, his dog leapt at me and I stroked his head. The man told me the dog was six months old. How could anyone be afraid of such an adorable animal. My friend said he needs to train his puppy before he gets into bad habits. I told him it wasn't the puppy that needed training but him. I teased him that I would get the dog whisperer onto him. I told my friend how much I love cats but he said he wasn't too keen on them.

When my friend and I parted company, I heard someone calling from behind. It was a young woman walking her dog, another cutie. She asked me what the time was and I told her.

As I was approaching the front door, I noticed what looked like a beaver sitting on the mat. The beaver turned out to be a very fat cat, which ran off as soon as it saw me.

At home my mother was watching a historical documentary which I didn't find particularly interesting. Then she switched to another channel and caught the end of a documentary about the Komodo Dragons, a species of lizards. The next programme listed was "The Dog Whisperer", but I didn't feel like watching it. I opted for a shower instead.

Thoughts are things and coming out of the woodworks.

Enocia

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The Next Best Thing

At some point yesterday I thought of an old friend who works at a library I used to frequent a lot but haven't been to in a long time. I wondered how he was.

During my bus journey home last night, a lot later than usual, a man sat next to me speaking on his mobile phone. He was speaking Krio, the language people speak in Sierra Leone. After he'd finished his conversation I asked him he was from Sierra Leone and he said he was. I told him I lived there as a child. We talked about areas we both knew, schools we'd attended, and politics. My friend had attended the same secondary school as my uncle.

While we were chatting I asked him his name. His name turned out to be the same as my friend at the library. I won't mention the name as I don't want to keep attracting much of the same.

It seems to me when the Universe heard my thought, It set about creating the next best thing.

Next best thing or not, it was great to link up with a "new" friend on the bus.

Enocia

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Friday, 19 December 2008

Song of the Day - 15

Today's song is "Frozen" by the Queen of Pop,Madonna. I LOVE her!

Enocia

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Make-up Artist

I was watching a singer performing last night on television and her face looked like she had on a mask. I guess with the advent of High Definition TV, make-up artists have to pile on the foundation to cover up flaws this new technology is likely to pick up. The thought of having to sit for hours to be made-up sounds like my idea of hell.

I stopped wearing foundation/cover cream and powder a while back. I figured it was about time I let my beauty shine from within with a little help from my old friends. Now I just moisturise my skin with the same baby lotion I use on my body, put on some eyeliner and lipstick, and I’m ready to face the world.

The other night I couldn’t sleep. The next morning there were huge circles under my eyes. As I don't have any cover cream to cover the lines, I had no choice but to let my Light shine through. I thought to myself: "I am overflowing with Light." Like magic, the circles filled up and I was looking radiant.

There's obviously a higher purpose to wearing as little make-up as possible: the less time I spend titivating myself, the more time I have to sleep. Hurrah!

Love and gratitude to my inner make-up artist.

Enocia

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Stagger the Joy

As I was walking home yesterday evening, I noticed this woman laden down with bags of shopping. I asked her if I could help her carry them but she declined.

"Have you been Christmas shopping?" I said.

"Yes, it's all been too much."

"I hope they like what you've bought them," I said.

"So do I."

I wished my friend the best and walked off.

Why do people put themselves under all that stress just because someone has decided that particular day is the Day to give to others. Surely if you really want to show your friends and loved ones how much you care you could stagger the joy over the rest of the 364 (or 365) days in the year?

Oh well, each to their own.

I have no problem with receiving gifts. If someone chooses to give me something for Christmas, I will gladly accept it. I also know that I am blessed every single moment. As I see it, every day is an opportunity for me to experience blessings. I have observed that many of these blessings come in little packages like a smile, a bus seat near a window when I need it, being able to enjoy lovely parks and walks, being in perfect health, meeting wonderful people every day, my family, friends, music, art, films, books, the Internet, the media, great ideas, good food...etc.

I am infinitely blessed in every moment.
Every day is Christmas Day.

Enocia

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Tuesday, 16 December 2008

Fluidity

As I was climbing down the stairs on the bus the driver braked suddenly and my body and head lurched forward with such a force and yet I felt no pain. In fact my body felt quite fluid like I was a flowing river.

I remember once waking up in the middle of the night and seeing everything as a purple entity that was quite fluid. The entity transformed part of it into a finger and touched my shoulder. I realised the entity was me as my essence; me as Soul.

The fluid nature of the Soul reminds me of the Terminator in the film Terminator 2 - Judgment Day whose purpose is to eliminate the boy who would grow up to be the future leader in the war against the machines. This Terminator can shape shift into people and objects. The way he achieves this is he reverts to its formless essence, liquid metal, then it takes on the shape and form.

Like the Terminator, my essence is formlessness. Out of this fluidity emerge the many forms and realities.

I am so grateful to the bus driver for reminding me of my nature as fluidity.

Enocia

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Monday, 15 December 2008

If the Shoe Doesn't Fit, Why Wear It?

If Love is everywhere present and is our true nature, how come we are not always in harmony?

I believe Love is everywhere present but how people express the Love that they are is not the same. There are times when someone's way is simply not my cup of tea.

As I tend to use public computers in the library or at Internet cafes, I find it is always necessary for me to adjust the chair and configure the computer screen to suit my requirements. In other words, I need the working area to fit who I am and how I choose to express myself. I'm also aware that it's not enough to simply adjust the working area, I also have to make adjustments to the environment as well.

For instance, last time I was at the library, a guy working on the computer on my right was coughing and spluttering everywhere; while a woman on my left was also coughing and sneezing. There were also people coughing in the other areas. I reminded myself that I live in Love and I wasn't affected by them.

The moment I walked in this morning I started coughing and even sneezed a few times which seemed to me like the thought forms of coughs and colds were still in place. I decided to adjust the environment to fit my preference by projecting Light everywhere. In other words, I put out the intention that the Light of my True Self fills the whole building. I stopped coughing and felt better.

I would never buy shoes that don't fit, so why should I work or live in an environment that doesn't resonate with who I am?

If the shoe doesn't fit, why wear it?

Enocia

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Determination

The other night I watched the finale of the talent show The X Factor when Alexandra Burke was crowned the winner. Although I would have preferred JLS to win as I think they're cute lads, I was glad Alexandra took the title as I admired her determination as well as her talent.

Alexandra auditioned for the series three years ago but didn't get through to the final stage of the completion when the acts got to perform live. Although she was devastated at the time, she didn't give up on her dreams. During the series, she ended up meeting two of her pop idols: Mariah Carey and Beyonce Knowles.

I read in another article that Alexandra won a competition to meet Beyonce backstage in her concert. After meeting Beyonce, she was determined to trust in herself and in her dreams. She even vowed that one day she was going to sing with Beyonce. In the finale, her dream did come true and she got to sing with Beyonce.

During the series, the judges commended Alexandra for having such a positive attitude. She appeared to be loving every moment and feeling very grateful for being on the show.

It's quite fitting really that her first single is called "Hallelujah." Hallelujah indeed for fulfilling your dream! According to the lyrics, the song is about the joy of sex. I guess God created sex for us to enjoy so why not sing Hallelujah while we're at it. ;-)

Thank you, Alexandra, for reminding me how important it is to trust in myself and in my dreams, which always come true.

All my love and the very best to you, darling. Enjoy your dreams.

Enocia

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Sunday, 14 December 2008

Song of the Day - 14

Another song I LOVE - "Maybe Tomorroe" by Stereophonics.

Enocia

Saturday, 13 December 2008

What a Wonderful Surprise!

Life is filled with wonder.

Last night I was inspired to take another route home. I figured I would get off at a particular stop to use the local Internet shop then catch another bus home from there.

Right in front of the Internet shop was this woman who looked very familiar. I walked into the shop then something told me to go back and speak to the woman. I realised she was an old friend I used to work with years ago in my early twenties. My first trip to America was actually with her and another friend. It was so wonderful to see her. I decided to stay and chat with her. It turned out she was waiting for the same bus that I intended to catch home.

We spent the bus journey catching up about our previous job and work colleagues and what we've both been up to. It's funny how at the time I had complained about the job and couldn't wait to leave, now all I remember about that particular job is fun and laughter.

Later at home when I was watching television I noticed a name that was the same surname as the other friend we'd been away to America with. I guess it was her way of connecting.

Speaking of which, three years ago I saw someone who reminded me of this other friend. A few days later I bumped into a guy who used to date my best friend at university. The guy he was with was no other than my friend's brother. It turned out the two guys were best friends. I asked my friend's brother to pass on my regards to his sister. (See Let the Universe Take Care of the Details)

Back to the friend I met last night, she only lives about two miles from me so I might see her again.

Thank you Universe for a wonderful surprise. I expect to experience lots more wonderful surprises every single day.

Enocia

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Friday, 12 December 2008

Can a Leopard Change Her Spots?

When I was a child there was a particular African vegetable dish I didn't like but I had to eat. I vowed to myself that when I become an adult I would never have it.

After I left home, I didn't eat much African food. I can't cook the traditional dishes anyway nor was I ever interested in learning how to. I would only have some when I went to visit my mother. She never prepared the dish I didn't like.

When my mother and I started living together I still wouldn't have this dish when she cooked it.

Some time last year she cooked this sauce and asked if I'd like to try some. I said I didn't. Mum reminded me that if I truly believed in the principle of every moment is new i.e. "that was then, and this is now", I should put my money where my mouth is and test that principle. My mother had a point. I tried a spoonful and didn't like it.

Yesterday, my mother cooked the same vegetable dish with oil rather than the usual palm oil. I was curious to taste what it was like. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually liked it so much I had a plateful.

It just shows that some leopards do change their spots. I'll see if I still like the dish enough to have more tonight.

I wonder if I'll ever get to like avocado?

Hmmm, one step, I mean spot, at a time. :-)

Enocia

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Changing Frequencies

While I was at my friend's music studio recently, he showed me how he mixes different sounds. He also showed me to adjust the frequency of particular sounds and create balance. He talked about rhythms and how different beats create different song genres giving rise to the equivalent lifestyle. I could very much relate to frequencies and rhythms which I see as feelings that give rise to the equivalent life experiences.

In the middle of last night I woke up with a sore throat, a blocked nose, and felt my body aching. This could only mean one thing - I was listening to a different frequency. It was time to tweak the button to my preferred frequency. When I asked my Inner Producer for assistance, I had the thought: "I am feeling good." I could feel my body mass changing and feeling lighter and lighter. I focused on the Inner Sound that I hear when I'm in silence which feels really blissful. Then I heard the U2 song, "It's a Beautiful Day" playing in my head, which I LOVE. I've actually been listening to that song on and off over the past week. I imagined myself as Bono, the lead vocalist, looking really sexy with his guitar.

It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away

You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination

You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you
Beautiful Day, Lyrics
There's a scene in the "Beautiful Day" video where a plane takes off. Planes tend to ascend to a particular altitude and stay at that altitude until it's ready to descend. In the same respect, I was now "lifted up" from the feeling of pain to that of joy, happiness and feeling good.

Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
Beautiful Day, Lyrics
As I remained in bliss "listening" to "Beautiful Day," I noticed the soreness in my throat had vanished and my nose was now unblocked. I asked my Inner Producer to sustain this frequency while I sleep. When I woke up this morning I was feeling as right as rain.

While there are zillions of frequencies I can experience, I prefer staying at the frequency of Joy. At that frequency I attract experiences that resonate with things I love doing. I also find things happen magically in this frequency.

I am Joy in every moment.

Love and gratitude to my music producer friend for his insights.

Enocia

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U2- Beautiful Day Video.

Thursday, 11 December 2008

Song of the Day - 13

I LOVE this song "Giving You the Best that I Got" by Anita Baker. I also LOVE that the video is so simple and she lets the music and her music express. A true masterpiece.

I love this verse:

My weary mind is rested
And I feel as if my home is in your arms
Fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song
And I think I want to sing it forever
Lyrics
Enjoy.

Enocia

The Power of Loving What I Love

I have observed that when I love, admire and appreciate something or someone, I'm given lots of opportunities to keep loving what I love. That's the magic of love.

I've been thinking recently about the two Princes of Windsor. In terms of looks, I prefer Prince Harry to Prince William.

While the news was on last night, I drifted off to sleep. At some point in my sleep I was aware of someone talking about Harry. I opened my eyes and noticed a news item about Prince Harry. I managed to keep my eyes open long enough to drink in Harry before I went back to sleep. I believe the only reason why I had woken up was because I love Prince Harry so much.

A few days ago, I watched Take That in concert on television. I LOVE "Take That"! While I was watching the concert with my mother, I said I would love it if Robbie Williams, former member of "Take That", rejoins the group. Look what's in today's newspaper: Robbie Williams: 'I want to rejoin Take That'. I hope you do rejoin "Take That", Robbie, as that would be wonderful.

A friend told me that years ago he bought this woman's two albums which he really liked. Years later he was introduced to a woman and they got on like a house on fire, and even started dating. It turned out she was the same woman whose album he'd bought years before.

I remember once hearing this song I really loved. One day I went on a blind date with this guy and we started dating. It turned out my new boyfriend had produced the song I'd loved so much. When we split up we stayed friends; we are still friends now.

It just shows what the power of loving what I love can do. That's why I believe in following my heart as that is where my treasures are. Of course, my greatest admirer in the Universe is Me.

What I love loves me back.

Enocia

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Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Oh No, Kids!

As the bus I was on was approaching a bus stop, I noticed all these kids waiting. Oh no, school kids! Please don't let them come on this bus! My prayer wasn't answered. They piled on board and headed upstairs where I was sitting. Bugger!

The kids sat in pairs and were very excited. Their teachers asked them to sit quietly. I was curious about where they were headed. When a young man, presumably one of their teachers, sat next to me I asked him. He said they were taking the kids to the cinema. I said my teachers never took us to the cinema when I was at school.

The man told me the kids were in their final year at primary school. We compared notes about our education. My friend was educated in South Africa while I had my primary and secondary education in Sierra Leone. He said he's been living in London for ten years; while I've been living in London for 29 years. I asked him about life in South Africa.

I told my friend that when I saw the kids at the bus stop, I didn't want them to get on the bus. He laughed and said he could perfectly understand because at weekends he tries to avoid kids. It was lovely chatting with my friend.

I'm glad my prayer wasn't answered as I would have missed out on the lovely conversation with the teacher.

Enocia

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Tuesday, 9 December 2008

Forsaking All Others

When people get married they make a vow to forsake all others to commit to their partner. When someone has an affair, there usually comes a point when the one having the affair has to decide whether to stay in the marriage and commit to that decision or end the marriage and move on.

I have written elsewhere that I believe there are two main paradigms: cause/effect and causeless. Simply put, in the cause/effect paradigm, what I do in one moment has an effect on the next moment. In the causeless paradigm, every moment is new and different. Therefore, if I hurt myself at 2.00 pm, there's no reason why I should continue to feel the pain at 2. 01 pm as that is another moment. It is only when I project that moment to the next and the next that the pain continues to have a reality. If I don't want it to continue I can just say "That was then and this is now" or dismiss that moment as nothing.

The causeless paradigm gives me unlimited freedom to experience many different ways of being without effects; while the cause/effect binds me in time and space.

I feel like I've been straddling the two paradigms. Put another way, it's like I've been seeing two different guys and not willing to commit to either until that moment when I made the decision that I am ready to commit to one guy and explore our relationship forever and ever; or as long as the dream lasts. It doesn't mean this paradigm is the right way, I simply choose to focus on experiencing life through this model of reality.

This blog "It is All Nothing" is an opportunity to explore the Causeless paradigm where I'm focusing on all the Good there is in every moment. In the Causeless paradigm of Infinite Self, every moment is new and doesn't have to affect any other moments unless I choose it to be the case.

It's now official. I have forsaken the other model of reality and I am being faithful to the Causeless as long as I choose to explore it.

We are now husband and wife.

Enocia

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I'm All Take, Take, Take!

I have a running joke with a friend who works in the library I go to. Every time he sees me he asks if I have some sweets as he knows that I like taking sweets to share with people I meet. Once when he asked me for some sweets I said to him, "What about you, haven't you got any sweets for me?

"I don't have any sweets to give you," he said. "With me, I'm all take, take, take."

We had a good laugh about that.

The funny thing is I don't mind my friend always expecting me to have sweets because it shows that he trusts that I have the resources to buy sweets to give him. I also find I'm more inclined to buy sweets as I know at least one person will appreciate them.

I see my True Self as the source of inexhaustible goodness that I can take from. Source can never be depleted. The more I take the more I have to share.

Every moment I am receiving and assimilating infinite light.
I'm all take, take, take and proud of it.

Enocia

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Monday, 8 December 2008

Song of the Day - 12

Last night I watched a concert on television with Take That. They were brilliant! Here's a video of "Shine" which I love.

Thank you, boys! I LOVE you all.

Enocia

The Bee's Knees

I read a review the other day about a film that has just come out called The Secret Life of Bees. The review attracted my attention because of its title, which I found interesting. I thought to myself how I haven't been to the cinema in years.

The next day I got chatting to a friend I usually see at the library and she told me she'd received a review about the same film. She said she hasn't been to the cinema in years and this film appeals to her. When she started thinking about who she'd like to see it with i.e. someone that will be fun, she thought of me. She even said she'll pay for the tickets. We plan to see the film soon.

That's what I call the bee's knees.

Enocia

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What Credit Crunch?

The other day, my mother went to visit a friend. She said when she got out of the train station, she couldn't remember how to get to the house so she asked for directions. She was given a long-winded direction. She reckoned she walked about 2 miles. Fortunately, she found a quicker route back to the station.

"Two miles, hey? I'm impressed," I said.

"I can't believe I walked that far," she said. "At least it was good exercise."

"Well, remember that was then and this is now," I said. "There's no reason why walking should have any effect on who you are now unless you believe it should."

The next morning, yesterday, I was expecting my mother to be up bright and early in time for church but she got up so late I presumed she wasn't going. She told me she was still going but was catching the tube (underground train) instead of travelling by bus.

"You're cutting it fine, aren't you?" I teased her. "I suppose you're going to run to the tube station as I know how much you enjoy walking these days."

"I doubt it," she chuckled. "My legs are still hurting from yesterday's long walk, that's why I woke up late. I'm still going to persevere though."

"Oh, I see. Mum, did you hear about the lavish party that was held in Dubai recently?"

"No, I don't think so."

"Apparently, there was some kind of hotel launch, which all these celebrities were invited to. The organisers didn't seem to be affected by the credit crunch as they spent an absolute fortune."

"Some people are not affected by the credit crunch," mum said.

"Exactly. Why would they when they are so loaded?" I said. "The reason why I'm asking is because rich people are a bit like the unlimited energy we all have access to. When you're tuned into that energy, it shouldn't make any difference whether you've walked 20 miles the previous day as you always have more to keep you going."

Mum gave me a knowing look and smiled. "Oooh, I don't think that will work for me."

"You have unlimited supply of energy, mum, you just have to know you have."

I believe the reason why my mother doesn't buy into the idea of unlimited energy is because she's not operating in that paradigm. In other words, her model of reality is getting in the way.

What do I mean by paradigm? A paradigm is a way of seeing the world. I believe there are two paradigms/models in the Universe: the debit/credit model; and the "nothing can be added to or taken away from" model. Put another way, there is the cause/effect and the causeless.

In the debit/credit or cause/effect paradigm, I always have to do something to get a result. For instance, if I want to be happy, I have to think happy thoughts, focus on having happy experiences or give happiness to others. In other words, I reap what I sow. Experiences from this paradigm is always up and down depending on how much I have in my cosmic bank account. I have observed that majority of people in the human dream operate in the credit/debit paradigm.

In the causeless paradigm, I am inexhaustible happiness. Therefore, it doesn't matter if I give happiness to others or think happy thoughts, as happiness is my nature. Happiness has no beginning or end, it simply is.

When I first got on the spiritual path, my dominant paradigm was the cause/effect. Thus, it was only natural that I would believe that I had to do something, purify myself, give love in order to receive love, etc in order to express my true self. I also believed I had to eat special foods, abstain from alcohol, stimulants, drugs, etc. While I have never smoked or taken mind altering drugs (apart from when I once got accidentally high on some cold and flu remedy) I was still very much concerned about foods and not consuming any alcohol. When I had the paradigm shift to the causeless, I stopped being concerned about what I eat or drink.

What does the paradigm shift really mean on a practical level?

Well, it doesn't matter what foods I eat or whether I eat what some consider to be "junk food"; I am always sustained as I am inexhaustible energy,

So what if I'm going for a long walk? After my walk has finished, I expect to be as fresh as a daisy as I'm inexhaustible energy.

So what if I'm in pain now? I can always tune into energy to dissolve the pain.

So what If I'm looking tired now? I can always charge myself with energy and be rejuvenated.

Since this energy is the substance of all realities, it is this energy I look to for my constant supply, guidance and inspiration.

The causeless paradigm gives me unlimited freedom to experience different realities without worrying about "effects" or society's judgments. I can then choose which experiences I prefer and what memories I prefer to hang on to. For instance, while I have nothing against people who smoke, I wouldn't want to smoke as it's not for me. I also prefer to be in smoke-free environments. Just as well, smoking has now been banned in all public places in England. While I'm not fussed about diets, I have foods that I prefer. I also enjoy the odd glass of wine and liqueurs. I no longer feel the need to take prescribed drugs as I can always tune into Energy. I still have no desire to take drugs or stimulants.

Back to my mother's comment. Right now, my mother's model of reality is cause/effect i.e. you have to do something to have energy. She also believes that what you do in the past must have an effect on you now; that's why she was tired from her previous day's walk. It's not part of her makeup to think that she already has all the energy in every moment.

I operate in the causeless paradigm. Nothing can be added to or taken away from who I am being.

Just because my mother and I operate on different paradigms doesn't stop me loving her. Love conquers all.

Enocia

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Saturday, 6 December 2008

Say Cheese!

I love having my photos taken as I find they are fun ways to express who I am as Infinite Self. Shen friends take my photos, they usually bring out what I am feeling at that moment. Depending on my mood, I may look happy, sad, coy, amused, sexy, thoughtful, silly...etc.

On the one hand, these expressions are aspects of who I am as Self; on the other hand, they do not make a dent on who I am as Self.

This means I am capable of expressing infinite ways of being in my photos.

Say cheese!

Enocia

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Song of the Day - 11

I LOVE "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred. Check out the lyrics:

I'm Too Sexy
Right Said Fred


I'm too sexy for my love too sexy for my love
Love's going to leave me

I'm too sexy for my shirt too sexy for my shirt
So sexy it hurts
And I'm too sexy for Milan too sexy for Milan
New York and Japan

And I'm too sexy for your party
Too sexy for your party
No way I'm disco dancing

I'm a model you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah
I do my little turn on the catwalk

I'm too sexy for my car too sexy for my car
Too sexy by far
And I'm too sexy for my hat
Too sexy for my hat what do you think about that

I'm a model you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah
I shake my little touche on the catwalk

I'm too sexy for my too sexy for my too sexy for my

'Cos I'm a model you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah
I shake my little touche on the catwalk

I'm too sexy for my cat too sexy for my cat
Poor pussy poor pussy cat
I'm too sexy for my love too sexy for my love
Love's going to leave me

And I'm too sexy for this song
Lyrics
With love,

Enocia


Thursday, 4 December 2008

Harmfulness versus Harmlessness

As the saying goes: "One man's meat is another man's poison." Thus, something that is harmless to one might be harmful to another. If we can't agree on what is harmful or harmless, this suggests that each individual is making up or dreaming what it means for them.

Because each of us is dreaming what reality means for them, this also means that I have complete power on what harmfulness means for me. I can choose to make everything harmful or see everything as harmless.

I believe only thoughts, words and deeds that bless, comfort, delight, elevate, empower, heal, harmonise, illuminate, inspire, liberate, nourish, pacify, prosper, support, unite have any power. All thoughts, words and deeds that are limiting in any way have no power, meaning or reality in my personal experience. In other words, only thoughts, words and deeds of love have any power.

I'm reminded of a scene in the film, The Wizard of Oz, where Dorothy is stuck in a dream-like reality and desperate to get home. When Dorothy arrives in the land of the Munchkins, she is threatened by the Wicked Witch of the West. Here's part of the dialogue:

MS -- The Witch rises, threatens Dorothy -- Glinda laughs, speaks -- the Witch reacts, looks up o.s. -- then continues to threaten Dorothy --

WITCH
You stay out of this, Glinda, or I'll fix you as well!

GLINDA
(laughs)
Oh, rubbish! You have no power here. Be gone, before somebody drops a house on you, too.

WITCH
Very well -- I'll bide my time -- and as for you, my fine lady, it's true, I can't attend to you here and now as I'd like, but just try to stay out of my way....
The Wizard of Oz Movie script
I believe this is a very important point. Glinda knows that the witch has no power to harm Dorothy in the land of the Munchkins but when Dorothy has moved away from that reality, she is susceptible to the witch's power. Why is that? Because Dorothy is afraid and believes the witch has power to harm her. In fact, when Dorothy joins forces with the lion, scarecrow and the tin man, who are hoping the Wizard of Oz would help them have courage, wisdom and love respectively, their fear is magnified which gives the witch even more power over them. It's only when they realise they already have what they seek within them that the witch ceases to have control over them.

To recap:

In the dream, thoughts, words or deeds have power to harm, if I believe they do.
In the dream, thoughts, words or deeds have no power, if I believe they do.

In truth, there is nothing harmful or harmless. There is only the ONE Light appearing as all forms that is free of all concepts, dogma or meanings.

Light is all there is.

Enocia

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Song of the Day - 10

Another song I LOVE! Thank you US3 for a funky song that makes me feel really good.

Enocia

Tuesday, 2 December 2008

Lullabies

Before I went to bed last night I had a stomach cramp. I figured I'd just go to sleep and it will sort itself out. In the middle of the night I woke up and was doubled up in pain. It was time to resolve the situation. I thought to myself "I'm feeling good; I feel love." The Donna Summer song "I Feel Love" came to mind which I hummed. I felt the tension being released from my stomach and I felt good.

Suddenly, I saw a vision of myself in another time looking distressed. I could see I was travelling on a bus at the time. I noticed this light being standing beside me. The being was reminding my past self of that Donna Summer song. When my past self remembered the song and hummed it, she was healed.

My vision changed and I saw another version of myself in pain and then saw the same Light being suggesting a song to ease the pain. This time, the song was "Dress You Up in Love" by Madonna. The moment that self accepted the lyrics, she was healed.

I could also see that the Light being who was giving out these lyrics is Me as my True Self, which exists both in and out of time. She is constantly pouring out her inexhaustible love in whatever way I am open to receive. Like a mother, she sometime gives me the appropriate lullabies to ease my pain.

The True Self is my healer, father-mother, friend, lover, saviour, source and teacher.

I feel love; I am loved.

Enocia

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Video of Donna Summer - I Feel Love


Monday, 1 December 2008

Song of the Day - 9

A beautiful song for every single moment. Thank you, U2 for a "Beautiful Day." LOVE it!



Enocia

Song of the Day - 8

My song of the day, the week, the month, the year, the decade, forever is "You Got It" by Roy Orbison.

Thank you, Roy Orbision for being a perfect channel.

Enocia

Friendly Ghosts

I have observed there are many books about people communicating with people who have passed over or channelled writings with entities who claim to be on different planes of existence. How come there are not many books on the other kinds of ghosts I experience in my reality?

The other day on the bus I closed my eyes and felt this presence giving me a kiss. I knew it was a friend I have a very strong bond with. We'd been sending hugs and kisses via email so it didn't surprise me that our kisses had come to life. After I told him about the kiss he said he'd felt my presence. Now my friend is not into any "spiritual" stuff, yet he can still sense when I'm thinking of him. We have this joke that we're haunting one another.

I may not look like a ghost in the popular sense, yet I am very much aware that I exist in all realities. That's because I am a multi-dimensional being. When I am thinking of someone I am activating my presence in that individual. If that person and I have a strong emotional connection and they are open, they're bound to feel my presence. In the same respect, I find I tend to sense those who I have a strong emotional bond with.

So while I'm still very much open to communicating with the "dead" or other worldly beings, I believe there's a lot of fun to be had playing with friendly human ghosts right here and now.

Peace and love to all friendly ghosts.

Enocia, the friendly ghost

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The Perfect Dream Dance Partner

The other night I watched the finale of Dancing with the Stars the dance contest where celebrities pair up with professional dancers. I was glad the professional dancer Derek Hough had won because he happens to be my favourite dancer on the series. When Derek was asked how he felt, he said he'd been dreaming about winning for a long time and it felt unreal.

I believe the moment I have a dream to have an experience, it's already been realised. If that dream involves others, then it takes the right kind of "dance partners" who resonate in order for the dream to be realised. In the case of Derek Hough, it was only when he was paired off with Brooke Burke that the dream was realised. Brooke said Derek has always been her favourite dance partner. Is it any wonder she was paired off with Derek? Like attracts like.

Speaking of which, yesterday I found a magazine on the bus I was travelling in called "Homes and Holidays", which comes free with the Sunday Mirror newspaper. In the magazine was an article about Erin Boag's dream home. Erin is a professional dancer on the TV show, Strictly Come Dancing, the British equivalent of "Dancing with the Stars."

Erin said seven years ago, before the show started, she was sitting in a cafe with her mother when an apartment overlooking the River Thames caught her eye. She dreamed of living by the river but she knew she couldn't afford it on what she was earning as a dancer. When the TV show "Strictly Come Dancing" came along, she and her boyfriend pooled their resources together and they started looking for an apartment by the river. They couldn't find any that was suitable and just as she was about to give up, she noticed another apartment had been put on the list of another estate agent, which seemed to have the requirements she had in mind. Erin went to view it immediately. She walked through the lounge and straight to the balcony and knew she had to have that apartment, even though she hadn't seen the rest of the apartment or even knew what the price was. When she told her mother about the apartment, her mother emailed her a photograph of the apartment Erin had liked, which her mother had secretly taken. It turned out to be the very same apartment. Erin says she and her fiancé love their apartment and she can't imagine ever leaving.

I believe dreams do come true, however, it is Love that does everything: the dreaming, attracting, supplying, planning and arranging.

Derek had a dream to become a dancer and to win "Dancing with the Stars." His love attracted to him a dance partner who admired his talent; and her love made her very open to receive Derek's instructions.

Erin had a dream to live in a wonderful apartment by the river. Her love for the apartment attracted a job doing what she loves doing, which gave her the resources she needed to buy her apartment. When she could afford her apartment, her dream apartment became available.

Love is my perfect dream dance partner. To resonate with Love I believe it is important to do what I love.

Love is all there is.

Enocia

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