Such soft, fragrant, tender petals and yet just below the bloom .. THORNS! Those thorns are there, not to hurt you but to protect the rose.
“But he who dares not grasp the thorn
Should never crave the rose.”
― Anne Brontë
To accept the lighter, more beautiful side of someone .. you must also accept the thorns. It’s a package deal and one cannot live without the other. Some might call it the great balance of life.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
I’ve had a particular conversation with many people over the years and for years it was easy for me to give the advice but following it myself was another story.
I’m going to have to give a “for instance” to describe the situation: Someone has a problem with you and you have no idea why. They proceed to either give you the dreaded silent treatment or they are just mean and nasty toward you. You, still clueless as to why or what the problem is and or how it even originated. What do you do? How do you let it effect you? And for how long do you allow it to effect you?
Personally, I want everyone to like me and I try to please everyone I can. Some people don’t want to be happy and so trying to please them is a useless task. When someone suddenly has a problem with me or seems to be mad at me and I don’t know why… I am bothered. It bothers me to no end. If I know why… then ok… it’s easy to deal with… at least there is reason and you know what that reason is.
Recently, this has happened to me (not the first time) and do you know what??? I don’t even care whatever the reason may be. The problem is theirs and theirs alone. If they wish to rid themselves of the misery then they will come to me and have a conversation and let me in on this big secret of hatred. Otherwise I will keep on keepin on… being me, being myself. For once I am not going to go out of my way and bend over backwards to figure out someone else’s problem. I’m not running to them to resolve their issues. The issue may be pointed in my direction, but the issue is not mine to deal with.
I don’t have a problem with the other person and can’t for the life of me figure out why they have an issue with me. I’ll not allow their secret problem with me effect my minutes, my hours or my days. Why should I? Why should I have to be the one to make amends over something that I don’t even know about?
The world is a crazy place… filled with crazy people… and that’s just the way it is!
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
I was talking with an artist friend of mine yesterday and the conversation went into the direction of one’s idea of their own success. He felt that he wouldn’t be success until he reached a particular income level. My idea of my own success was a bit different. I’ll share with you the thoughts of how I measure my own successes:
Instead of having one singular goal I have many and I never really plan them.. I just enjoy them as they come along. Here are a few of them so you can understand what I mean:
These are the type of things that I measure my success by. If I measured only by how much money I make.. I may or may not ever see that goal. There is no way of knowing … so in the mean time … I enjoy all the other successes that come my way.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
This afternoon while I was out taking photos in the great outdoors I came to a few realizations. Nature does a lot of things for us but here’s a few of the lesser known or at least probably the most overlooked.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
My newest hobby is making lampwork beads .. and after teaching myself for the past 6 weeks I’ve finally got enough beads made to actually make some jewelry pieces. Still a beginner and lots still to learn but I am loving the outcome so far.
Here’s the finished pieces so far:
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
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There is just something about this photo I took this morning that I feel drawn too…. hmmmmmmmmmmmmm whatever could it be?
Maybe its the quiet of an early morning.
Maybe its the tranquility that resonates within while out in nature.
Maybe its the light.
Maybe its the reflections from within.
Maybe its the sparkle!
There is something in nature that we can all identify with. Take time in your days to sit and reflect for a while. Connect yourself with the source of Mother Nature and allow the peace to fill you. Spending time outside brings about balance, rejuvenation and peace within.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
The Full Moon in the month of May is known as The Hare Moon, the Flower or Planting Moon. It’s a time of health, love, romance, and wisdom. This is a great time to plant the seeds that you have empowered. As the seeds begin to grow, the energy you have filled them with will start to manifest in your life. It’s also a great time to rekindle the romantic spark and passion in a relationship. If you’ve been working magic to help your career, now will probably be the time to decide which of your job offers to accept.
And as usual.. don’t forget to place all your sacred tools, crystals and stones out so that they may soak up some of that full moon magic!
I also want to take a moment to talk about personal talisman:
A talisman for those of you who don’t know, is an object which is believed to contain certain magical properties which would provide good luck for the possessor and possibly offer protection from evil or harm.
Many wear a particular charm, pendant or other piece of talisman… be sure to allow it to recharge from time to time. Take it off, lay it out in the sun or moonlight for a few hours or so, lay it on some Earth and or cleanse it with smudge, salt or water. Allow your talisman to communicate with you how best to cleanse it. Just like you .. it needs a time to rest, relax and recharge.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
Yuck Yuck Yuck … that’s what I say when it comes to the negativity that others project. Some people just give off a negative vibe … maybe they have reason and maybe they don’t. I use to worry about it and I use to want to try and fix it and I’ve also been known to think their negativity was about me… it turns out that some people are just negative. Nothing less, nothing more.
Don’t let yourself get sucked into the negative field of others. Let their negative vibe stay with them. Remove yourself from their space and leave them with their own energy to deal with.
We have no way of knowing why certain people give off all that negativity and just maybe it’s not our problem. They have to deal with their own energy just as we have to deal with ours.
It’s hard not to get sucked into their field … especially when you work with them or have to deal with them on a daily basis in one way or another. Just remember the energy coming from them has nothing to do with you. You can’t control what they send out .. only what you send out.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
Whether it is drums calling you or the soft whisper of a loved one who has passed… guiding you into a new direction… listen.
Listen from your core. Listen with all that you are and you will begin to understand the nature of this calling.
Is it a new path, a new job, a new home, a new craft or a new understanding?
You will only find the answers you seek by truly listening with your whole being.
Take time to meditate and reflect upon this tug and pull of your spirit. There is something guiding you … listen and go with what you already know to do. Let go of your fears and walk into the direction of your destiny. Finding your way is a wonderful thing … guidance and help getting there is even better!
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
Just there, beyond the rabbit hole, is a world of magic waiting to be found.
What adventures might there be beyond that magical rabbit hole? One will only know if you choose to venture through to the other side.
There’s a land there of mystery and magic just waiting for you. Do you dare take a peek?
Who’s to say what’s waiting on the other side. Curiosity has my mind reeling and an excitement of the unknown fills me to the brim. I do think I must have a little peek. Come on … won’t you come along for the journey with me?
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
In a world full of all kinds of trouble … it’s not always easy to “Embrace the Light”.
Worries, fear, sorrow, loss, stress, emotions, etc… so many troubles that can suck the light away from us.
It’s necessary that we take time often to remove ourselves from these troubles and look toward the light… the good life has to offer us. Otherwise, we get sucked into a black hole of negativity that does nothing to help us along our journey.
Today’s post is a simple reminder to take time to reflect on the good in life… just don’t stay in reflection so long that you miss out on the now.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
Today I’ve been thinking about the individual worlds that we all live in and the demons that haunt us there.
I’ve given much thought this morning to my own demons and why the heck am I still allowing them to haunt me. Getting rid of behaviors or thoughts related to past pain is hard. It’s a defense mechanism to hold on to these memories and to certain behaviors and or thoughts to keep history from repeating itself and to keep the pain that was felt as far away as possible.
The big question is: How much do these demons hold us back?
What would you do if it weren’t for these demons? If they did not exist… where might you be?
Explore your demons today and start putting them in their place.
It’s not going to be easy by any means… it’s not going to be quick and it’s not going to be painless… BUT…. it will be worth it!
Many Blessings,
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Have you had that feeling that you are being guided to do something particular for some unknown reason?
I get that feeling all the time. I never know how it will turn out until it does 🙂
So today I am sitting at my desk at work and I am drawn to get up with my camera and go outside. I walk out the front door for a moment and it didn’t feel just right so I walked toward the back of the building and just as I stepped outside .. I looked down and found this staring back at me .. waving hello!
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Instead of picking it up I just took it’s photo and whispered a little thank you.
I walk on over to a stone retaining wall and saw this dandelion standing all alone it’s it bright and beautiful glory. My thought
was… how great it is to take pleasure in ordinary things like this lone dandelion.
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I stepped back for a moment and as I looked down … here was another clover waving hello 🙂 … again I just took it’s photo and whispered my thank you.
I could hear some birds in the distance making a bunch noise. I figured it was young ones wanting to be fed. I stepped down toward the end of the wall to see what else there was to see and I looked up to find this Red-Tailed Hawk being bullied by a Mockingbird. He must have been too close to the Mockingbird’s nest.
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Uh oh .. I’ve been spotted! 
Here’s the following photos that I was lucky enough to capture.
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When you follow that inner guide.. you just never know what experiences await!
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
Being Kind, Helpful and Positive vs Allowing Others to Walk all Over You
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has ever struggled with this. I am someone who tries my best daily to be as positive and helpful as possible with those I interact with. I will do what I can for anyone who asks for assistance. BUT…. there are some people who step into your life and want to take advantage far too much and in return send out bad energy and negative vibes.
You know those that I speak of… certain people in the workplace who smile in front of you and snarl behind you. Those who come to you when they need help and god forbid if at some point they don’t get first priority.. they take the opportunity to be as nasty as they can. Snide remarks here and there… that look of pure misery when you are near their space and an overall feeling of discontent.
There is a part of me that says .. no matter how this person wants to act .. I will kill them with my kindness and I will rise above their negativity. Then there is this other side of me that says.. well.. I will give them what they give me in return. If they are unsatisfied with the energy they are receiving from me, then maybe they need to have a look at what they are sending my way.
There come s a point where my “killing them with kindness” starts feeling like I am simply allowing the other person to walk all over me. They get what they want from me and yet continue to send back that ugly, negative energy of theirs. So what do you do?
Personally … it takes me a long, long time to get to the point of “I’ll give back to them what they send my way”. I do whatever I can to change the situation into a more positive one. With some people, it is just wasted time and energy. It seems as though they live to be the way they are and I am unsure they care about how their attitude effects others at all.
I’m not quite sure of the correct answer here … if even there is one.
I will continue being me and spreading as much light and joy as I possibly can… but beware those who wish to send out negative energy my way… you just never know when it might get thrown right back at you.
Many Blessings,
Raventalker
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