A Few Last Quotes for 2007

"Grow Old Along With Me"

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be;

the last of life, for which the first was made.

Our times are in His hand Who saith,

"A whole I planned; youth shows but half;

trust God, see all, nor be afraid!"

Robert Browning

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A Prayer for Animals

Hear our humble prayer, O God,

for our friends, the animals. Especially for animals

who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost

or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death.

We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity.

And for those who deal with them,

we ask a heart of compassion, gentle and kindly words.

Make us true friends of the animals

and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

Albert Schweitzer

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"Love is not an activity of the mind, but is the

'pure and luminous essence' which creates mind."

St. Germain

"This essence from the Great God Flame streams into substance, and constantly pours itself out, as perfection in form and action. Love is Perfection manifest. It can only express peace, joy, and an outpouring of those feelings to all creation -- unconditionally. It asks nothing for itself because it is eternally self-creating, being the heartbeat of the Supreme. Love owns All and is only concerned with setting the plan of Perfection into action in all. Thus, it is a constant pouring out of Itself. It takes no cognizance of what has been given in the past, but receives its joy and maintains its balance by the continual outstreaming of Itself. Because this Perfection is within Love, forever flowing forth, It is incapable of recording anything but Itself."

St. Germain

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To Build A Dream...

"IF"
If only I had the money to advertise my books, I could begin to fulfill my dream.
But I don't, so I'll have to rely on my blog to do the selling for me!
Someday, I'd like to open a wholistic healing center/resort/spa for people in need of healing, whether or not they have the money to spend on a healing retreat.
IF...
Half a million people bought my little prayer book, Sister's Little Book of Prayers, I'd have the finances I need to start the project. It's only $10, and postage is $2 anywhere. It seems to me to be a profound and inspiring little collection. (But then again, I guess I'd have to say that!) And it makes a great gift!
IF...
You'd like to see what it's about, here's a new sample. (The "Now Power" prayer and "Prayer for the Third Millenium" are two from this blog that are in the booklet.) The booklet has 20 prayers for many different occasions.

"Thank You"
...for another sunrise...another breath...another look...another touch...a new chance to fill every moment with Love. Thank You for the quiet and the sound...the food and the fast...the laughter and the tears...the joy and the sorrow...birth and death...yin and yang.

Thank You, unnamable One, for all my gifts and blessings. Thank You for the gift of sight, that I may see You in all things. Thank You for the gift of hearing, that Your cosmic OM will fill my being. Thank You for Your light, that I may feel Your presence with me always.

Thank You for the peace that fills my heart knowing You are Love. Thank You for this sunset that trails the veil of night behind it...to lull us into sleep...to heal...to fly...to awaken into yet another sunrise to be grateful for.
Amen c Sr95
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While I'm at it, here's an excerpt from my first book, Wholistic Youthing...A Woman's Guide to Slowing Aging.

From the Introduction:

God knows we want to stay young...postpone aging...put death as far away from us as possible, for as long as possible. But how do we do that?
In a world where suffering is the norm, it amazes this soul that so many of us cling to suffering and pain, even prolonging life when death waits impatiently with its foot in the door. Then I remember that most of us are ego-bound and asleep. We want to stay young in spite of the pain and suffering all around us, because we're still looking for happiness for ourselves...our lesser selves. And sadly, too, we in America are living in a youth-oriented culture. We know no other way. We never learned to respect age, our elders, their precious wisdom. And we are filled with hope that "things will get better". (Things are going to get a lot worse before they get better, however, for we are at the end of one Age and the beginning of another!) If we only knew what our souls already know, we'd live longer and happier lives! 100 years would be the average! And we'd cross death's threshold in peace, most likely slipping out of our bodies while we sleep.
On the wheel of life, death is just the other side of birth. And, as the prophets remind us, there really is no death to the eternal. Simply passages through planes and dimensions, through time and space, incarnating again and again as the eternal soul seeks reunion with the Creator, learning Love's lessons along the way. And we're all going to keep coming around and around until we all get it right. There is heard a cosmic giggle as a soul passes through Gaia. Aah...listen to it now...o...m....

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Now, based on the awareness that our happiness and health come from balance, in peace and joy-filled moments accruing over time, we may conclude that serving the God within serves the God without. That when we self-actualize, we are in the creative position to share love and truth with others, thereby helping bring peace to the world. For when even one person radiates the loving God within, the vibration is felt throughout the heavens and all humanity is enriched.
With a light heart, may this guide help us integrate our physical bodies with our eternal souls, our divine spark...to bring us joy and peace...and extend our Earthly presence, in God's service, and through God's light and love.
Happy Youthing!! c CM2000
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And an excerpt from the Introduction to Prepare to Die...A Text and Workbook:

"I find it delightful that the optimal way I can live my life from moment-to-moment is also the optimal way I can prepare for my death, and equally delightful that acknowledging our future death is a prerequisite for living a truly joyful life now."
Ram Dass, Still Here, c 2000

God knows we don't have any problem talking about sex, politics or religion these days, but the
subject of death is still largely taboo in popular American culture. Not only are we profoundly backward in every regard, from burial customs, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide to popular beliefs about the afterlife, unless we soon lighten up and face death head on, humanity is doomed to suffer life interminably, until there is no life left to suffer.
By raising our collective consciousness to a level of "right understanding" of divine nature, we lift humanity itself toward successful reunion with God. To that end, let us begin to...
"practice dying".
(Plato, to his pupils, on his deathbed)
c CM2001
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So. About the books:

Wholistic Youthing...A Guide to Slowing Aging is more for women in their 20s and 30s. It is a massive collection of info from many recognized sources, covering body, mind and soul. From arts and crafts, exercise, sleep, and systemic cleansing through meditation, prayer, call to service and Godliness, a woman's life is guided to it's fullest and best expression.
It is $30, and S&H is $5. 144 pages.

Prepare to Die...A Text and Workbook is for anyone who is not afraid to contemplate the inevitable. It is "everything you need to know before you go". The last section is compiled of many different forms, like Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Trust Agreements, plus Organ Donor cards, Do Not Resuscitate cards, Check List, Planning Guide, and many more. It also has sections on issues surrounding death and dying, prayers, and exercises. It is the last book you could ever need, and a Godsend and legacy for your heirs. All your vital information is in one place! It is $30 plus $5 S&H. About 90 pages.

Death Preparation Workbook is the last two sections of the previous work for anyone interested in just the Exercises and Forms. This book alone could save the reader hundreds of dollars in legal fees. Again, it is "everything you need to know before you go". And it makes a great gift for anyone considering his or her 'departure' and wanting to plan ahead.
It is $25 plus $5 S&H. About 50 pages.

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