Sharing Spirit – (…about the “Articles” on this site)
We who have experienced extraordinary states of consciousness are like Unicorns.
As we learn to navigate our energies, histories and thoughts, we have remarkable and magical gifts to offer the world!
As a thoroughly labeled Unicorn (including some BIG tickets: Schizophrenia, Manic Depression, Chronic Depression, PTSD, Lions & Tigers and Bears! Oh my!)… one who’s found her way clear of most of the associated symptoms and life-mess without prolonged use of medication, I offer some keys to the treasure from my sometimes mundane, sometimes magical journey:
The articles are passion-share arena and “soap box,” often pointing to one or more of these keys:
Readjustments of Perception
…believing better
Interpersonal-skill development
…learning to express myself honestly and receive feedback… somewhat… gracefully
Alternative Practices that Move Energy
…such as laughter yoga, Sedona Method, co-counseling and …interpersonal-skill development!
Presence
…becoming ever more aware of NOW!
Service
…Love!
Surrender
…Faith: Allow/Embrace/Trust/Transcend
***All of which, by the way, are intrinsic to or can be integrated into Peace Work! ***
These are some basics that keep me smiling decades beyond this prognosis by an expert of the day:
“Noelle, you’ll be dead or hospitalized within six months if you ever try going off your medication!”
[NOTE: This has taken ongoing and pronounced commitment and effort…
…as well as some serious butterfly-net drama, if you catch my drift!]
My sacred journey to Unicorn status includes over 25 years as a volunteer for the Alternatives to Violence Project, a powerfully transformative interpersonal skill & community building process; a career as advocate, peer bridger, and educator working for peer-run organizations in the recovery movement; in-depth study of spiritual literature, most affecting being A Course in Miracles, A Course of Love, Emmanuel, The Way of Mastery, and the works of Eckhart Tolle; support and love from all of the various nurturing circles in which I participate, friends, family, co-workers, heart-centered mental health providers, etc.; and an ever-deepening awareness of Source.
It is not the intention of the articles to promote a particular path to wellness…Everyone necessarily discovers their own! The intention is to interact with the Unicorn in you! To share and be shared with… What are those magical gifts you’re here to bestow? We need ‘em!!! What beliefs serve you? What alternatives are you experimenting with?
What wisdom bubbles up as you gain more and more mastery of yourself? What inspires your Love, passion or gratitude? Thank you in advance for your gifts and the gift you offer of receiving mine!
What does your heart make of this?: As we, individuals who struggle with the painful dance of extremes, find our balance, the whole of creation gratefully shifts into place. The time of the Unicorn is NOW!
Crazy, If You Like…
Old Stone Wall
A New Reality
Embracing Pain
Find a Better Love
Riding the Dragon
Allowing Love
Befriend All I’ve Rejected
River Treasure
Believing Brilliantly
