Hi Nathan :-)
I actually just stumbled upon this picture for my avatar and new I had to have it because of the beauty and the symbolism within the picture.

The goddess part is representative of the Lunar Goddess, which symbolizes the regenerative, life giving forces of the cosmos and the light within the darkness, enlightenment from ignorance.

The spiral symbolizing a universal pattern of growth and evolution, with no beginning or end, a continuing process. It's essence connects to all things as we see this pattern all around us.

Pretty deep eh? LOL, actually I think the picture found me :-) But regardless, I love it and feel it represents a lot about my path and what I'm still discovering about myself and the unviverse around us.

Bright blessings and much love my new friend, looking forward to learning more about you as well.
-Di

Oh, thank you for sharing. :)
And what do you mean when you say that I may be in the spirit linage? Or should I ask what you mean by spirit linage?

Nice to meet you.

Owning Your Emotions
Name It and Claim It
Our feelings can sometimes present a very challenging aspect of our lives. We experience intense emotions without understanding precisely why and consequently find it difficult to identify the solutions that will soothe our distressed minds and hearts. Yet it is only when we are capable of naming our feelings that we can tame them by finding an appropriate resolution. We retake control of our personal power by becoming courageous enough to articulate, out loud and concisely, the essence of our emotions. Our assuming ownership of the challenges before us in this way empowers us to shift from one emotional state to another—we can let go of pain and upset because we have defined it, examined the effect it had on our lives, and then exerted our authority over it by making it our own. By naming our feelings, we claim the right to divest ourselves of them at will.

As you prepare to acknowledge your feelings aloud, gently remind yourself that being specific is an important part of exercising control. Whatever the nature of your feelings, carefully define the reaction taking place within you. If you are afraid of a situation or intimidated by an individual, try not to mince words while giving voice to your anxiety. The precision with which you express yourself is indicative of your overall willingness to stare your feelings in the face without flinching. Naming and claiming cannot always work in the vacuum of the soul. There may be times in which you will find the release you desire only by admitting your feelings before others. When this is the case, your ability to outline your feelings explicitly can help you ask for the support, aid, or guidance you need without becoming mired in the feelings that led you to make such an admission in the first place.

When you have moved past the apprehension associated with expressing your distressing feelings out loud, you may be surprised to discover that you feel liberated and lightened. This is because the act of making a clear connection between your circumstances and your feelings unravels the mystery that previously kept you from being in complete control of your emotional state. To give voice to your feelings, you must necessarily let them go. In the process, you naturally relax and rediscover your emotional equilibrium
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Unbiased Learning
Virgo Daily Horoscope
You may feel inquisitive today, which could lead you on a quest for knowledge. You might feel led to research information for a project at work, or you could feel a need to explore topics that enrich your personal life. One good way to enhance this curiosity is by releasing all preconceived notions you may have about the information you discover in your search. Rather than assuming you know about a certain subject, you can consciously open your mind and expand your awareness to consider other angles and insights. At the same time, you can look for ways to expand on the knowledge you gain today by looking beyond the initial ideas and letting them lead you to bigger and more profound insights.

By keeping an open, unbiased mind in our quest for knowledge, we have the clarity to grasp more complex ideas and find ways to apply our new insights in our lives. Though learning is supposed to help us consider new thoughts and ideas, many of us tend to view all new knowledge through a lens that is clouded with our past experiences and beliefs. By letting go of our preconceived notions and opening our minds to explore new ideas without bias or judgment, we are better able to grasp new concepts and incorporate them into our lives, which adds a new depth of meaning and interest to our learning process. By keeping an open mind as you explore new ideas today, your quest for knowledge can yield powerful insights to enhance your life.
Hi Nate.
Hope that you are enjoying this new moon Monday as much as I have. I have set my intentions and made my wishes, now
I am waiting for the manifesttions........
Enjoy your week...
Love,
Jennifer

The Heart of Unknowing
Who Am I?
At some point in our lives, or perhaps at many points in our lives, we ask the question, "Who am I?" At times like these, we are looking beyond the obvious, beyond our names and the names of the cities and states we came from, into the layers beneath our surface identities. We may feel the need for a deeper sense of purpose in our lives, or we may be ready to accommodate a more complex understanding of the situation in which we find ourselves. Whatever the case, the question of who we are is a seed that can bear much fruit.

It can send us on an exploration of our ancestry, or the past lives of our soul. It can call us to take up journaling in order to discover that voice deep within us that seems to know the answers to a multitude of questions. It can draw our attention so deeply inward that we find the spark of spirit that connects us to every living thing in the universe. One Hindu tradition counsels its practitioners to ask the question over and over, using it as a mantra to lead them inevitably into the heart of the divine.

While there are people who seem to come into the world knowing who they are and why they are here, for the most part the human journey appears to be very much about asking this question and allowing its answers to guide us on our paths. So when we find ourselves in the heart of unknowing, we can have faith that we are in a very human place, as well as a very divine one. "Who am I?" is a timeless mantra, a Zen koan ultimately designed to lead us home, into the part of our minds that finally lets go of questions and answers and finds instead the ability to simply be.
Hi Nathan,
It was so very nice to see you on my page..Thanks so much for your visit. I have been so busy lately, but I will be here more now....Enjoy your Sunday...
Namaste......Peace......Love....
Jennifer

Thank you, dear Nathan, I love my way, though I feel sometimes lonely :)
However, gardening is my devotion :)
Kindly invite you to visit:

www.beautyofcreation.webs.com

All happiness and the blessings of peace,
Iza