Another step in the chain of transformation today. Another beginning or ending. Breathe and keep moving... We're used to this, right?
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We must be used to it, because I stayed pretty even-keeled today.
Today's transformations seemed mostly to do with schedules, for me. Things I planned to do today I had to reschedule for another day; schedules were also changed for tomorrow & the next day, which necessitated changes for the day after that.
And today also talked to me more about listening to myself.
I needed to go to the bank today. I kept telling myself to skip it, but I couldn't think of a reason why. I thought I might be procrastinating. Nope, turns out, the bank was closed today, due to Veteran's day. And I totally missed ALL of the clues I was given: like multiple flags on school lawns; gov't workers home from work; many many hints from my inner self to just keep driving and NOT stop at the bank.
So. Working on that communication transformation. More.
Or, not so much working on it as thinking about how to work on it.
Shrug. No harm was done & it made for a good laugh.
I hope you had a great day!
-Lila
Monday, November 11, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
111013 - KunosR, BerkanoR
It may feel like there are no choices, or like it's difficult to make one. So, just do. Step forward. And move on. The only approval you need is your own.
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Let's talk about levels, shall we?
This reading was about projects, for me. On two levels.
The first, I'm doing that wonderful budgeting thing, which required me to get all my financial information in one place. (I switched bookkeeping methods halfway through the year because I like the way Quickbooks does bank reconciliations.) Of course, I thought this would be a relatively easy process, being as I love numbers and playing with spreadsheets.
Half way through the day and I'm not even half way through the project... I can either quit or keep going. But (she shrugs) there is no other way to get the information together the way I want it. Therefore, through is the only way out.
Concurrently, a project was underway in the household to fix a leaking shower. One of THOSE projects, where one starts with expectations of replacing a difficult to reach washer and ends up tearing a hole in the wall to replace a broken pipe. (Happily, the person doing the actual work was able to DO the actual work.)
But, halfway through the day, in the middle of the project, I can imagine there was a moment of "well, I can either quit, or keep going." My bladder and my greasy hair are thankful he kept going!
And as I was washing my hair (not in the just repaired, the caulk must dry shower, thank you) I wondered... are all projects like that? You start with an expectation of fulfilling an idea and then you end up in the middle of this big mess and the only way to get anything done is to keep going? From yard projects to planning events to city construction to country laws. Things that sound great in the idea stage can become unwieldy half way through.
But the only way to make it through and make improvements is to start and see what works and what doesn't.
So.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
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Let's talk about levels, shall we?
This reading was about projects, for me. On two levels.
The first, I'm doing that wonderful budgeting thing, which required me to get all my financial information in one place. (I switched bookkeeping methods halfway through the year because I like the way Quickbooks does bank reconciliations.) Of course, I thought this would be a relatively easy process, being as I love numbers and playing with spreadsheets.
Half way through the day and I'm not even half way through the project... I can either quit or keep going. But (she shrugs) there is no other way to get the information together the way I want it. Therefore, through is the only way out.
Concurrently, a project was underway in the household to fix a leaking shower. One of THOSE projects, where one starts with expectations of replacing a difficult to reach washer and ends up tearing a hole in the wall to replace a broken pipe. (Happily, the person doing the actual work was able to DO the actual work.)
But, halfway through the day, in the middle of the project, I can imagine there was a moment of "well, I can either quit, or keep going." My bladder and my greasy hair are thankful he kept going!
And as I was washing my hair (not in the just repaired, the caulk must dry shower, thank you) I wondered... are all projects like that? You start with an expectation of fulfilling an idea and then you end up in the middle of this big mess and the only way to get anything done is to keep going? From yard projects to planning events to city construction to country laws. Things that sound great in the idea stage can become unwieldy half way through.
But the only way to make it through and make improvements is to start and see what works and what doesn't.
So.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
Saturday, November 9, 2013
11913 - PerthroR
Today's answers come from inside. Whatever the outside offers, look to your truth, your skills, your feelings to provide what you need.
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For me, this rune was about energy.
Have you heard of energy testing? It is the method of making decisions based on your body's reactions. For example - hold something (a cd) in your hand and have someone else push gently upon that arm. If the arm dips, it means one thing; if the arm stays strong, it means another.
One can also self test. The most common method I've seen has you use both hands. With one hand you form an "O" with your thumb and forefinger, having the tips touch. The index finger of the other hand rests inside the circle of the first hand, in the curve between thumb and finger, so the starting position resembles a backwards 'Q'. The testing motion is a slide of the index finger from left to right (or right to left)... from the curve to the joined tips, two or three times in rapid succession. Picture or say the name of the cd (or object, or question) and see if the finger breaks through the circle. Breaking through means one thing, not breaking through means another.
I have heard, for most people, if the arm or the circled fingers hold strong, the item or decision is the one that's right for you. If the arm dips or the circle opens, the decision is negative.
However, when I followed these rules in the past, I have never been happy with the results. How do I find out? Go to an energy worker? Do lots of exercises? Or perhaps...
...figure out how it works for me!
There are some things I know that I like. Unicorns, dark chocolate, Alice Cooper. (Yes, I did type Alice Cooper on purpose.) So, I tested those first. And the index finger slipped smoothly out of the circle. Milk chocolate & musicians I'm not so fond of hearing, the circle did not break.
I listed authors whose books I like (Nora Roberts, Lois McMaster Bujold, Robert Heinlein) and authors I find difficult to read. Positive was out of the circle, negative stayed trapped within.
I went on to food, which all matched except one - I have no idea why my energy thinks it likes liver!
With this guide, I asked questions about what I really wanted to know - mostly, activities to focus on for the next little while (runes are very positive - yay!), and places I might like to be.
When I went to lunch with my friend, I used the test to see what my body wanted to consume. I am happy sad to report I did not gorge on appetizers, but the drunken noodles were terrific!
Now, as I've been typing this, I get more varied answers. Positive things are within the circle, negative without. Five minutes later, it changes again. Time of day? Focus? A side affect of Drunken Noodles? The generality of the question? Knowing I'm just playing?
It will take some time and practice, learning my own language. But the important part is -- The answers ARE within myself. I know all I need to know.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
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For me, this rune was about energy.
Have you heard of energy testing? It is the method of making decisions based on your body's reactions. For example - hold something (a cd) in your hand and have someone else push gently upon that arm. If the arm dips, it means one thing; if the arm stays strong, it means another.
One can also self test. The most common method I've seen has you use both hands. With one hand you form an "O" with your thumb and forefinger, having the tips touch. The index finger of the other hand rests inside the circle of the first hand, in the curve between thumb and finger, so the starting position resembles a backwards 'Q'. The testing motion is a slide of the index finger from left to right (or right to left)... from the curve to the joined tips, two or three times in rapid succession. Picture or say the name of the cd (or object, or question) and see if the finger breaks through the circle. Breaking through means one thing, not breaking through means another.
I have heard, for most people, if the arm or the circled fingers hold strong, the item or decision is the one that's right for you. If the arm dips or the circle opens, the decision is negative.
However, when I followed these rules in the past, I have never been happy with the results. How do I find out? Go to an energy worker? Do lots of exercises? Or perhaps...
...figure out how it works for me!
There are some things I know that I like. Unicorns, dark chocolate, Alice Cooper. (Yes, I did type Alice Cooper on purpose.) So, I tested those first. And the index finger slipped smoothly out of the circle. Milk chocolate & musicians I'm not so fond of hearing, the circle did not break.
I listed authors whose books I like (Nora Roberts, Lois McMaster Bujold, Robert Heinlein) and authors I find difficult to read. Positive was out of the circle, negative stayed trapped within.
I went on to food, which all matched except one - I have no idea why my energy thinks it likes liver!
With this guide, I asked questions about what I really wanted to know - mostly, activities to focus on for the next little while (runes are very positive - yay!), and places I might like to be.
When I went to lunch with my friend, I used the test to see what my body wanted to consume. I am happy sad to report I did not gorge on appetizers, but the drunken noodles were terrific!
Now, as I've been typing this, I get more varied answers. Positive things are within the circle, negative without. Five minutes later, it changes again. Time of day? Focus? A side affect of Drunken Noodles? The generality of the question? Knowing I'm just playing?
It will take some time and practice, learning my own language. But the important part is -- The answers ARE within myself. I know all I need to know.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
Thursday, November 7, 2013
11/8/13 - TeiwazR
Today, concentrate on today. Enjoy your tree, instead of fretting about the forest.
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I am in a bit of an emotional storm right now, and I don't think it has anything to do with the trees. Though it might have to do with individuality, and making my own choices. Oh, and being in the moment.
But, I did sit under a tree today. If you've read the "Rose is Rose" cartoon, you know about the "let it be" tree. I do have a tree that I use for meditation, sun bathing, and letting it be.
Letting it be can be a combination of "live for today" and "just breathe". Because when you're letting it be, those things you have no control over (be it past, present or future) are simply allowed to be. And when something just is, you don't actually HAVE to do something about it. It's very liberating.
But another part of enjoying "my tree", as the reading goes, is doing the things I would do, today, working on the things I can do, today. And letting tomorrow take care of itself. The yellow skirt may be more appropriate for tomorrow's activities, but I really really wanted to wear it today.
I hope that was coherent enough for you to come back tomorrow. Or actually Saturday. I plan to meander through my emotional storm and I don't expect to do a reading tomorrow. But feel free to check the Meander blog, and see if I make it through!
I also hope you have a great day!
-Lila
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I am in a bit of an emotional storm right now, and I don't think it has anything to do with the trees. Though it might have to do with individuality, and making my own choices. Oh, and being in the moment.
But, I did sit under a tree today. If you've read the "Rose is Rose" cartoon, you know about the "let it be" tree. I do have a tree that I use for meditation, sun bathing, and letting it be.
Letting it be can be a combination of "live for today" and "just breathe". Because when you're letting it be, those things you have no control over (be it past, present or future) are simply allowed to be. And when something just is, you don't actually HAVE to do something about it. It's very liberating.
But another part of enjoying "my tree", as the reading goes, is doing the things I would do, today, working on the things I can do, today. And letting tomorrow take care of itself. The yellow skirt may be more appropriate for tomorrow's activities, but I really really wanted to wear it today.
I hope that was coherent enough for you to come back tomorrow. Or actually Saturday. I plan to meander through my emotional storm and I don't expect to do a reading tomorrow. But feel free to check the Meander blog, and see if I make it through!
I also hope you have a great day!
-Lila
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
11613 - Berkano
Today, others may want to nurture you: tough love, shelter, the extra piece of chocolate. Will you accept?
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This morning, I used this rune reading to remind myself to give a little extra attention when I was actually dealing with real live persons, especially young ones.
This evening, my first thought upon examining my day was "no, sigh. No one nurtured me today." Then I realized that was false.
It's true there were no overt moments of nurturing. No serious sit down discussions; no unicorn shaped cakes with my name on. No foot rubs.
What there were, was?, um...
...what I had were small moments. An offer to cook a little extra to share with me. A sentence or two spoken from a person's truth. A shared joke. Singing together while the trombone played. Even a picture on Facebook.
No big fireworks, but, like yesterday, little moments that lend strength to personal bonds. Little nuggets to think on. Little fireflies in the darkness of communication.
Maybe that is what this next cycle will be about. Witnessing, and celebrating, the little moments.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
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This morning, I used this rune reading to remind myself to give a little extra attention when I was actually dealing with real live persons, especially young ones.
This evening, my first thought upon examining my day was "no, sigh. No one nurtured me today." Then I realized that was false.
It's true there were no overt moments of nurturing. No serious sit down discussions; no unicorn shaped cakes with my name on. No foot rubs.
What there were, was?, um...
...what I had were small moments. An offer to cook a little extra to share with me. A sentence or two spoken from a person's truth. A shared joke. Singing together while the trombone played. Even a picture on Facebook.
No big fireworks, but, like yesterday, little moments that lend strength to personal bonds. Little nuggets to think on. Little fireflies in the darkness of communication.
Maybe that is what this next cycle will be about. Witnessing, and celebrating, the little moments.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
11513 - AlgizR, UrazR
You've got this! You have all the skills, energy & ideas needed to move forward. With that in mind, please remember - your truth is not always THE truth. A little flexibility will help the flow.
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It's nice to know that not everything is a BIG thing. Granted, every choice leads to one hundred new choices, but...
Today, for me, the flexibility and truth statement involved groceries, the putting away of.
We have a refrigerator/ freezer combo, a freezer, and a small fridge. Thus, groceries do need to be sorted and taken to the appropriate place.
I carry all the groceries into the house and sort from the counter, where I can pull things out, see what I have, and leisurely remember where each should go.
He, however, wanted to sort them at the car, thus carrying the grouped items directly to the appropriate location.
All well and good, but he wanted me to help him sort, there, at the back of the car.
It was cold outside, today! I did not want to stand there, shivering, trying to remember if the celery was for snacking (little fridge) or dinner salad (big fridge). And splitting the frozen sandwiches between the inside and outside freezer was something more easily done with a counter. In my opinion.
Luckily, I did remember, as I stomped into the house muttering under my breath, that not every body does everything the same way. He had valid reasons for his approach.
In his opinion. (even if he was wrong, she types snottily.)
The humor of the Truth being about groceries wiped away the rest of the scowl.
Sometimes, it is the little things.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
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It's nice to know that not everything is a BIG thing. Granted, every choice leads to one hundred new choices, but...
Today, for me, the flexibility and truth statement involved groceries, the putting away of.
We have a refrigerator/ freezer combo, a freezer, and a small fridge. Thus, groceries do need to be sorted and taken to the appropriate place.
I carry all the groceries into the house and sort from the counter, where I can pull things out, see what I have, and leisurely remember where each should go.
He, however, wanted to sort them at the car, thus carrying the grouped items directly to the appropriate location.
All well and good, but he wanted me to help him sort, there, at the back of the car.
It was cold outside, today! I did not want to stand there, shivering, trying to remember if the celery was for snacking (little fridge) or dinner salad (big fridge). And splitting the frozen sandwiches between the inside and outside freezer was something more easily done with a counter. In my opinion.
Luckily, I did remember, as I stomped into the house muttering under my breath, that not every body does everything the same way. He had valid reasons for his approach.
In his opinion. (even if he was wrong, she types snottily.)
The humor of the Truth being about groceries wiped away the rest of the scowl.
Sometimes, it is the little things.
I hope you have a great day!
-Lila
Sunday, November 3, 2013
110313 - Berkano
Berkano is the rune of nurturing. Today is a good day to cherish the little comfort things: special drink; a sweet; a moment in the sun; a song that makes your heart glad. Enjoy today.
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Technically, it being the new moon, I would have taken the day off of posting. But I haven't pulled a rune in the last two days, so I was itching to do so. Those days off also pushed me to work, today.
I did take a few moments to sit in the sun. I also had a very enjoyable cozy meditation. I had a meal that comforts me. And...
There was a space of time, today, where the frustration built up. One project took more patience than expected, and then there was an influx of noise and confusion which created a feeling of claustrophobia. But, eventually, I did remember to step back, step out, and take a few minutes to make myself happy and calm. That was the true moment of nurturing myself... stepping out of the chaos (I did go sit outside) and breathing deep.
I hope you had a great day!
- Lila
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Technically, it being the new moon, I would have taken the day off of posting. But I haven't pulled a rune in the last two days, so I was itching to do so. Those days off also pushed me to work, today.
I did take a few moments to sit in the sun. I also had a very enjoyable cozy meditation. I had a meal that comforts me. And...
There was a space of time, today, where the frustration built up. One project took more patience than expected, and then there was an influx of noise and confusion which created a feeling of claustrophobia. But, eventually, I did remember to step back, step out, and take a few minutes to make myself happy and calm. That was the true moment of nurturing myself... stepping out of the chaos (I did go sit outside) and breathing deep.
I hope you had a great day!
- Lila
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