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The Warrior Archetype and the Reemergence of the Goddess

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:48:48 GMT

The following article by author, Colin Bondi, can be found at this link.

For the past few thousand years we have lived in a patriarchal paradigm where the masculine has been over emphasized at the expense of the feminine. This has produced not only the oppression of women, constant war and violence but also inner conflict for both men and women as each struggles to be whole human beings in a world where an imbalanced ideal is cherished. The result of the over emphasis on the masculine has resulted in it taking a negative form as the feminine is devalued and even systematically repressed.

This negative masculine form is cut off from its feminine side and so is out of balance and taken to an extreme in a futile attempt to compensate for the lack of grounding in the feminine. This is symbolized by two archetypal patterns in particular, that of the Negative Father and the Warrior.

The Negative Father is the authoritarian head of the household who rules the family and is often the source of abuse, sexual misconduct and control. This pattern is also seen in the authoritarian governments that have become the norm where the government represents the ultimate controlling punitive father figure for its citizens. This isn't to say all fathers fall into this pattern but it is symbolic of a key aspect of patriarchal power.

As a counselor I see many clients who have a figure in their lives in the role of the Negative Father and much of their work in counseling involves working through trauma associated with that as well as reclaiming their power from that figure and this includes men and women.

Another key pattern in the patriarchal paradigm is the Warrior archetype. This pattern in its negative form represents the aggressive acting out of the masculine through war and domination.

The Warrior is not an inherently negative symbol but when it is not grounded in a healthy feminine center it becomes overly aggressive and indiscriminately violent. The Negative Warrior is an attempt at unity and wholeness but because it attempts this through external conquest it can never accomplish the desired wholeness and security.

What is missing internally is projected externally and then aggressively pursued so you get unending and escalating violence and war as the frustrated Warrior can never achieve peace and completeness.

The pattern of the Negative Warrior is especially important in the United States as it has become a sacred symbol in my opinion. The US has entered a phase where it is actively engaging in unending war and the attempt to dominate other parts of the world through its unique status as the primary superpower. In America today the symbol of the Warrior is held so sacred that one cannot criticize war or those engaged in it without being labeled unpatriotic or at worst a traitor. Respectful open debate, something that is essential in a democracy, is often not tolerated without it degenerating into attacks.

In my view this is due to an extremely insecure attachment to the Warrior ideal with an underlying denial of the disconnection from the Divine Feminine. America is certainly not the only country where this is playing out but it seems to be taking an especially polarized and intense form here. We can see this in our continued wars fighting an obscure and all encompassing enemy that is sometimes referred to as terror itself, the war on terror rather than terrorism. That would constitute a war on an emotional state. This is quite revealing in the sense that it is indeed terror that we project out externally and attempt to eradicate rather than facing it within where real healing is possible.

Terror could be said to be the result of human beings living an incomplete existence, disconnected from key parts of themselves and their world (the natural world) , the world becomes a terrifying place where what is unknown is feared and fought against rather than seen to be the mystery that it could be.

It is my view that today we find ourselves at the end of this dysfunctional worldview that is partially why we see it expressed in such extreme forms. The patriarchal systems are breaking down and as they do we see more desperate and intense reactions by forces trying to preserve them. This is inevitable as well as futile because the dissolution process is irreversible, as the very power of the system becomes the force of its destruction.

As difficult as this may be for many of us, it represents a very real potential for lasting change and evolution of consciousness. I see this most represented by a reemergence of the Divine Feminine and the Goddess archetype. Essentially the energies which have been most repressed are reasserting themselves as a natural process of balancing.

One of the most powerful manifestations of the Goddess is in the reaction of the Earth to the devastation that has been brought upon it by the patriarchal societies that relate to Mother Earth as a commodity to be possessed and used. Mother Earth is now responding with ever more forceful feedback in the forms of climate change, storms, earthquakes and other natural phenomena.

At the same time, we are seeing the Goddess reassert herself in other more benign forms such as women stepping into more roles of leadership and authority as well as the powerful and increasing influence of Goddess based and nature based spirituality. The increasing popularity of Neo-pagan spiritual paths is an example. Many of these groups involve women in positions of religious power and authority as well as an emphasis on the Divine Feminine and Mother Nature.

However this most often is not done at the expense of the masculine. For example, in Wicca the Goddess and the God are honored together as two poles of the divine (in most Wiccan traditions) . The rapidly growing interest in Shamanism is another example of this as people begin to reconnect with native cultures and more tribal alternative lifestyles. We also see a growing interest in plant medicine and more of a mainstreaming of alternative healing methods.

On an internal level, I'm seeing more and more men waking up to their deeper emotions and realizing that it is okay and even healthy to express emotions other than anger. I'm speaking here of men specifically. Being a man myself, I have experienced this.

In embracing the Divine Feminine within, and beginning to see it as a powerful source of inspiration, healing and wholeness men can transform their expression of the masculine into its positive form that is assertive rather than aggressive and in service of the whole rather than destructive. The reintegration of the feminine side means that men can become whole human beings and also transform their relationship with women... no longer projecting their feminine side onto women and then trying to possess and control them to reclaim it.

Men can see women as their divine partners and as manifestations of the Goddess, which brings great respect and a love that is unconditional. We have a powerful opportunity to come back into balance as a planet, to reintegrate the cut off parts of ourselves and to heal ourselves as we step into a new dimension of consciousness. Resisting this time of change is what will bring us suffering and destruction but we each have a choice as to how we proceed into the new paradigm.

Hopefully we will see this choice and choose well.

Tags: warrier, goddess, archetypes, imbalance, fear

Announcing: The Final "Fire the Grid" Event - 11/11/11

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:38:34 GMT

From Fire the Grid:

Fire the Grid I - Be One.

"Be still thy mind,

Make thee One with the Source of Life."

The earth's vibration has been increasing steadily since July 28, 2009 and many feel it quite acutely. Accelerated consciousness is spreading everywhere as humans become ever more present and accountable for their role in the energetic creation of a new world.

Previously "hidden" or inaccessible portals containing wake up codes for the Soul are making themselves known to many, in ways we had only dreamed of previously.

Today, we are thrilled to share the next date. As some have now realized, the FTG events have been a countdown, beginning with FTG III back on July 17, 2007 and moving forward. The trilogy of FTG events has been vital to begin the healing of the earth grid while raising our collective consciousness to facilitate this transition into a new paradigm.

The next and final FTG energy date is November 11, 2011 at 11:11 GMT.

This date has again been given to Shelley by her guides, wonderful otherworldly beings she has described as liquid light in appearance, and immeasurably Loving. Vibrationally, November 11, 2011 at 11:11 GMT is the most substantial energy date of the three thus far. It will be encoded as the previous two with highly charged awakening potential as a cosmic opening rains down creative energy upon the earth. All three FTG dates have been shared with us so that we might heal our planet all while reconnecting with our Divine origin by truly living the lives our Souls intended for us before we arrived on earth.

As many know, we had little time to prepare FTG II in an ideal manner, as the information was made public but a few short months before the date. For FTG I, we will have ample time to spread the word. We have just over two years of joyful preparation to become a gathering of like-minded humans the likes of which the world has never seen! Although the bar is high after July 17, 2007, we aim to surpass this which is no small feat indeed.

Shelley has described the next date as an unparalled celebration for humanity, and we are planning many incremental stepping stones to build up to November 11, 2011. Over the next several weeks, we will begin to disseminate Shelley's insights, both through the written word and through video filmed this past Spring. We are also considering monthly preparations, likely to be centered around the 11th of each month and concentrating on the integration of principles needed to move forward with facility and comfort. More on this will be forthcoming.

At a personal level, I have never felt such an incredible desire to share absolutely everything I was born to do. Intuitions, knowledge, poetry, my beloved music; all is finally aligned. And it will bring me great joy to travel the world spreading every one of these things over the next two years through speaking engagements, conferences, musical performances and high frequency events.

As I am now quite fond of saying, the message is not the messenger, and never has this been more synchronistic than in this present moment. We have been led most graciously to a great door and we have simply to cross the threshold. All is truly in Divine right order. I believe that when we focus intently on the message and its meaning, we become a proactive conscious cell of Light, radiating outward into the world with confidence and strength. For once we have gained access to important information, does it not become very much our own responsibility? As many are now saying, "the time of the Guru is over."

Fire the Grid has touched millions of lives and we are just getting started. Awakening to our amazing human potential is a contagious bliss, an addictive passion. This movement belongs to each of us. It belongs to humanity. And each of us has an equally important role to play in its manifestation.

We are looking forward to meeting each of you over the next two years in this most remarkable of journeys.For it is the road to a defining moment in our history, a chance to reconnect with our Divine origin and in the process, restore the earth to a state of health and sustainability.

This is a collective path in every sense, and we continue this work with great diligence and honor. For even with Divine intervention, Shelley always told me that her guides advised that we must "put a bit of ourselves into it." It is one thing to walk the path, and still another to know it intimately. The next two years will be all about just that.

We have defined our intention to the Universe and we have chosen to be present and accountable in our actions.

Now we will begin the process of Becoming One. One with the Earth. One with one another. One with timeless Truths. One with the Source of Life.

On November 11, 2011 at 11:11 GMT, we will collectively "Become One" in a manner and in numbers that will change the course of human history forever.

With all our Love,

Bradfield

(for Anael & Shelley)

Tags: Fire the Grid, Fire the Grid 1, Shelley Yates, Bradfield, Anael

What would you most like to experience today?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:25:10 GMT

I would like to experience forward momentum! And I believe I will, too! Only because, for the past three years, I have experienced a preponderance of "stop" energy. Everything I tried, all with the highest of intentions, generated no momentum and ultimately fizzled. In fact, the ways and lengths The Universe went to stop me was truly mindboggling. And then, finally, about a week ago, something changed. I began to feel a strange light-headed-ness, actually dizzy at times, while at the same time I experienced a sudden burst of creative energy. A week later, with these strange physical symptoms still persisting, a 5-year long issue suddenly resolved itself in an acceptable manner. And an old, previously "stopped" project suddenly reemerged in two different ways on the exact same day -- the very same project that my newly-found creative energies inspired me to ressurect. That said, two days ago I submitted the creative work I accomplished last week for peer review, and here I am waiting, again. Only this time I feel confident that my life has shifted into "go" energy! I certainly hope so! Forward momentum is a wonderful thing!!

Tags: Q&R, experience, intention, momentum, alignment

Want to text message a distant planet? Here's your chance!

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:29:16 GMT

In honor of Australian Science Week, Cosmos magazine (in association with the Aussie government, CSIRO, and NASA) is giving everyone a chance to send a brief text message to the distant planet Gliese 581d -- a planet that just might have the right stuff for intelligent life! FYI: Due to the great distance involved (Gliese 581d is 20.3 light years from earth), don't expect a quick reply. Our messages won't even reach their destination until 2029!

To register and send your text, click here. (Messages will be sent in 10 days!)

For more information, click here.

To watch a somewhat cheesy video from Cosmos magazine, see below.

Hello From Earth

Tags: Hello from Earth, intelligent life, ET, Cosmos magazine

The Power of Dance

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:40:40 GMT

I really enjoyed this past season of "So You Think You Can Dance." There were so many memorable dance numbers, but in particular, this piece about Addiction was so well danced and performed. Kayla is the one with the addiction, and her partner, Kupono portrays whatever it is she is addicted to (take your pick!). So powerful!!! I cry everytime I watch it!

So you think you can Dance - Kayla/Kupono: Addiction HD

Tags: Dance, Addiction, Kayla, Kupono, So You Think You Can Dance

Do you know what you're here for?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:12:09 GMT

Do I know why I'm here?

Not for sure, but I believe I may have won a lottery, LOL.

Do I know what I'm here for?

Yes -- I'm here to experience the multitude of things I can't experience when I'm not here.

Do I know what I'm meant to be doing?

I have a nagging feeling that the specifics are ultimately less important than bringing compassion, gratefulness, patience, and joy to every moment. I don't always succeed at that, but day by day, I believe I am getting better.

Tags: QaR, purpose, meaning, mission

Wireless Electricity?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:40:24 GMT

Coming to a retailer near you... alleged only to be a year to a year and a half away (as reported on a BBC video clip here and an older report here ).

Tags: wireless electricity

Please "push back" against mandatory swine flu vaccinations

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:12:11 GMT

When the WHO declares mandatory vaccination for all 192 member countries, will you take the vaccine or instead opt for incarceration in a detention center? What about your children -- will you allow them to be vaccinated?

Please watch this informative video by Dr. Rima E. Laibow, MD., Natural Solutions Foundation Medical Director. And if you live in the US, please push back by visiting the Natural Solutions website and by clicking on the lead link under the heading ACT NOW (right hand sidebar). By filling in the provided webform, Natural Solutions will forward your concern to the appropriate government representatives.

Also, read and sign this online petition against mandatory vaccination.

BTW, please don't let the poor sound quality of the video detract from the message.

Will WHO Mandate a "Swine Flu" Vaccine?

UPDATE (July 26): Still not convinced there's something sinister at work here? Please have a read of this blog post (July 22) by former Bush high-level financial insider Catherine Austin Fitts. Just to give you a hint, Fitts believes the "Swine-Flu" vaccine is part of a carefully planned depopulation agenda. And she's not alone in her belief (as a quick scan of this topic on Google will reveal).

Anyone else concerned?

UPDATE (July 28): Please see this AP news article: Europe fast-tracking swine-flu vaccine.

UPDATE (Sept 21): Please see this fabulous resource for all the latest H1N1 news from around the world.

Tags: WHO, mandatory vaccination, push back, Baxter, pandemic, swine flu, depopulation, Catherine Austin Fitts

Official Fire the Grid 2 Promotional Video!

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:26:00 GMT

On July 17, 2007, millions of people worldwide came together in joy and gratitude for one hour. Now, two years later, we have a chance to do it again. Only this time, on July 28, 2009, see the world as you would like it to be and together we will take positive steps towards manifesting peace, prosperity, and abundance for all! Go to http://www.firethegrid.org/ for all the information you need including a world clock that will tell you what time to participate in your timezone and a thousand stirring testimonials from the first event!

Official Fire the Grid 2 Promotional Video

Tags: Fire the Grid 2, Fire the Grid, Shelley Yates, Bradfield, Anael, July 28 2009, Meditation Event, Mass Consciousness

Where in your life are you happiest?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:50:32 GMT

Most of the time, I am happy -- that is, if I allow myself to be happy. At other times, when I am not happy, it is because I am in the throws of an emotional response -- however -- and this is the fascinating thing that I realized a few months ago (and posted about here) -- emotional responses mostly run their natural course in a matter of minutes; anything longer is likely the result of a choice we make (consciously or subconsciously) to hang on to the emotion, whatever emotion it may be. Having realized this, I now do my best to allow emotional responses to pass through me, and then, once they have run their course, I choose to return to my natural state of happiness.

Tags: QaR, happiness, life, fulfillment, joy

Who should I thank for my delicious orange?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:46:21 GMT

Just a random thought, but I do not see evolution and creation as mutually exclusive. To my heart and mind, they work hand in hand. In other words, I believe life is seeded by co-creative-beings in stages, and in between those stages, co-creative-beings tend the garden while natural growth (evolution) occurs. (By the way, I consider human beings to be co-creative-beings too!)

Furthermore, it seems like a gross oversimplification (or omission perhaps) to credit God as the sole creator-being. Yes, I believe God is the Prime Creator and care-giving force behind all of creation, however, in my opinion, if that were the entire truth, one would have to credit God alone for the creations of things such as the personal computer, the internal combustion engine and -- just to give at least one example closer to topic -- the clementine variety of mandarin orange! And well, we all know that God did not act alone in the creation of those three creations (and many others, of course).

Therefore, following this line of thought, I would very much like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the unknown party or parties who co-created the delicious orange I ate this morning. Because clearly (to me anyway), somewhere way way back in pre-history, a highly skilled and inspired biologist (or team of biologists) must have had a hand in the design and engineering of the very first orange.

And, while we're on the subject...

Scientists tell us our physical universe is somewhere between ten and fourteen billion years old. They also tell us our universe expanded (and continues to expand) from an infinitely small point or black hole (the void), and eventually will contract back to the same infinitely small point. Thus, if one wishes to accept this as true, it would seem rather narrow-minded (not to mention egocentric) to believe that our universe is the very first and only to have expanded and contracted out of the void, especially when one measures fourteen billion years against eternity.

Therefore, not only does it seem conceivable to me that a sentient being (or beings) had a hand in the co-creation of the very first orange, but it also seems conceivable that such a creation might just as likely have happened in an entirely different universe. And, since I am willing to consider that the first orange might even be older than our universe, I would also like to suggest that the team of biologists who designed and engineered it must have spiritually evolved all these years later (under the ever watchful care and guidance of their "co-creators") to the point that from my perspective, if it were actually possible for me to meet them, their abilities and their level of awareness might come across as rather God-like.

Anyway, as to whom I should thank for my delicious orange, perhaps one day I'll be lucky enough to know. However, in the meantime it seems I have little alternative but to thank my orange's nameless co-creator(s) and the Prime Creator, God. And while I'm at it, I think I'll express similar appreciation to the many many biologists, farmers, pickers, truckers, wholesalers, grocers and others whose modern day contributions have been essential (and continue to be essential) to the existence of delicious oranges!

Tags: creation, evolution, God

How Far is Too Far?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:30:56 GMT

When the going gets tough, when should we throw in the towel? Does belief in a benevolent universe mean that good things are supposed to flow effortlessly to us, or are we to anticipate that some goals require the expenditure of good old fashioned blood, sweat and tears?

When I was a young man, in the face of some form of setback, scrape, or apparent defeat my mother used to often say to me, "It's meant to be". Of course, she was trying to offer me solace, however, I took it as if I she was telling me I should give up and fail, when what I really wanted to hear in those moments was, "If you fall off your horse, get back up and try again," or "You can do it, I believe in you," or, "The reward isn't in the end result, it's in the doing." Not that I didn't sometimes get that too, and not that my mother didn't mean well, but damn if that expression didn't aggravate me - though at the time, I had no idea why.

That said, when we are dealing with our desires and our goals, how far is too far? Is there such a thing as too far? Is there such a thing as meant to be? Or should we simply persist at anything and everything so long as there is an ember of passion burning in our hearts?

For the record, I believe that we live in a benevolent universe, however, I believe that the signs and synchronicities we experience don't always reflect that benevolence. I believe that sometimes we are challenged for reasons beyond our understanding, and that in the face of such challenges, the only true measure of reliability is our passion. In other words, what we feel inside will always trump what we see outside. Therefore, "meant to be" is whatever we choose it to be.

Then "what of fate" you may ask. Is there such a thing? And if so, won't some of our struggles be in vain. Well, to that I say, "Absolutely. And who cares?" If fate exists or even if it doesn't, we have no control over it , so why bother worrying. Our passions are our compass and until they die or change, my rule is, "It's never over 'til we say it's over!"

Tags: QaR, rules, life, guidelines, fate, passion

What are you unaware of?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:57:51 GMT

Undoubtedly, I am more unaware than I am aware! This universe is vast, and relatively speaking, I am but a small grain of sand. But I am loved. And I am essential to the whole. And everything is in divine perfect order. Thus, if there's something I need to be aware of, I'm absolutely certain it will make itself known to me when the time is right.

Tags: QaR, awareness, noticing, unconscious

Is Happiness a Choice?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:42:01 GMT

I haven't always felt this way, but I have come to understand that happiness is a choice that can be made at any time, independent of anything that is happening in our lives -- good, bad, internal, external -- happiness is not conditional.

I have also come to understand that happiness is good for us -- that there are benefits to choosing happiness all the time, and that those benefits greatly outweigh the effects of not making the choice to be happy.

How about you?

Do you believe it is possible to choose to be happy at any time or do you believe that happiness arises solely as a result of good circumstances unfolding in your life? Or perhaps you believe that you can choose to be happy under certain conditions but not under others.

Whatever your take on this, I would love to hear it.

[March 30, 2009]: Oh, silly me -- this was a Q&R Question back on September 27, 2007. Didn't think to check until now, LOL.

Tags: happiness, choice, QaR

What do you trust most in the world?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:23:13 GMT

I trust in the transcendent, transformative and transmutational power of Love. Is there anything else? (Yes -- I know I am a bit of a broken record, LOL -- I guess it is on my mind right now!)

Tags: QaR, trust, world, reliance, faith, love

What have you learned from the world?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:50:13 GMT

For many years, I have been a witness to the sad and disturbiing imbalance between technological progress and spiritual understanding. As such, it was often a challenge not to look upon humankind as far from kind, as it was not to look upon civilization as far from civilized. That said, living in this world has taught me time and time again about the transformational, transmutational and transcendent power of love. Thus, with all my being I know that in spite of appearances, there is much to be hopeful and thankful for. In fact, although I can't see the day to day changes, I can sense that the gap between technological progress and spiritual understanding is narrowing day by day! In fact, in recent years it seems to me that this narrowing is accelerating! How exciting! Perhaps I might live to see the day after all when humankind embraces its kindness, and when civilization can truly claim to be civilized!

Tags: QaR, learning, teaching, lessons, world, earth

How do you keep your heart open?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:29:01 GMT

By listening to it. And by doing my best to follow its loving advice. e.g. to be forgiving, accepting, compassionate, patient and kind.

Tags: QaR, heart, love, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, kindness, patience

Fire the Grid 2 -- Official News Release!

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:08:59 GMT

The Fire the Grid website will be updated with new information about FTG2 on March 28, 2009. This news was made official today in a letter written by Samoiya Shelley Yates that was distributed by the FTG2 team. Here follows a copy of the letter:

"The messenger continued onward, driven solely by a deeper understanding that upon the scroll in his hand were words more precious to mankind than his own very life..." - Bradfield

Dearest Friends of Fire the Grid,

Since the beginning of time we have had messengers that brought messages from Divine Source to the ears of humanity. I was instructed to be that messenger for the Fire the Grid event on July 17, 2007. I followed the instructions to the letter and we as a group of humans were successful in firing our earth grid. It re-energized the field around our planet and catapulted humanity in a different direction. Together, we have accomplished a tremendous feat in our unity.

Since that momentous day, I have been quite silent, and I am now ready to share with you what I have been doing this past year and a half. Always know that I am but the messenger, and often times, much as in times of old, carrying a message takes a tole on the human body and on our own energy field.

I have been walking the long journey back to me. I have been healing and becoming strong so that I may pick up this directive where I left off. During the last 18 months I have struggled with the mind, body, spirit connection. That has proven to be well worth the effort. I am in peak physical health I have lost 90 pounds and have gained much needed confidence. I have shed layers of doubt and disbelief. I am strong in this new place of physical health and spiritual connection. My life is full and wonderful. I have wonderful friends and a supportive family. I am happy. I am most blessed.

I now bring a new message. I come to you humble and ready to proceed. I have many instructions left to share with the world, instructions to raise and maintain your personal vibratory frequency field, instructions to assist us with this great time of transition, a way to ease the way.

There will follow a series of messages for the people of earth. They come from a collective energy source whose only desire is to see us all as abundantly blessed as I. They have given me the instructions and on March 28, we will post the next series of instructions on the Fire the Grid website.

Annie and Bradfield have supported my return with unwavering faith. They have stood tall through my most difficult journey and I love and thank them both publically here because without them there would be no Fire the Grid in any capacity. So thank you both from the bottom of my soul. I love you. I would also like to mention that both Annie and Bradfield suffered from not being able to reach out to all of you in my time of absence, as from day one, Bradfield was steadfast that the Fire the Grid website was only to contain my words and the instructions which I have directly received from my Light friends. And thus, in their silence, they were honoring this same integrity, as difficult as it was. Both of them want you all to know that they treasure greatly your wonderful support of their music as well as the relationships they have built with so many of you.

I am ready, but asking those I have hurt or let down is a most humbling place to find myself. Yet that is exactly what I am doing. I am asking for your support, support of the messages of love, support of sharing the physical instructions to assist us with the lifting of our individual fields. This in essence will lift the field of the entire planet.

Why do this you ask?
The answer is to help ease this transition into a new time.

In humbly asking for your support of Fire the Grid and its spin off projects, I promise with my best and purest intention to walk always in the light and present truth the best way I can regardless of what form that may take. I am a fervid servant to Fire the Grid and all other endeavours that have been placed in my knowing.

I remember now who I am and why I have come this time. I am willing and open to be led. I surrender to the guidance and the role I play in its delivery.

I cannot say what the future will look like, nor can I become mired in the details of "how" I or any one of us will make something happen. I choose simply to show up and make myself available. I know that I will be led.

Thank you, thank you, thank you my dear friends for all your past support. Whatever paths we choose to walk I will honour them. I love you all dearly and I am sorry I disappeared from your lives. It was necessary for me to retreat so I could become who I am today.

So once again, I say if my message resonates with your knowing of truth (as with the directions of the original Fire the Grid) please join us on March 28 at the updated Fire the Grid site where I will share the details about the next major energy date and what is coming next. http://www.firethegrid.com

We will be also sharing with you many of the thousands upon thousands of testimonials we received from July 17, 2007 onwards. These are precious words to me indeed as they are your words, your own accounts and experiences describing how you lived the Fire the Grid meditation.

We have a lot to do to make up for lost time, but with Divine Source so benevolently directing, all is in Divine right order.

Big hugs,
Samoiya Shelley Yates

Tags: Fire the Grid, Shelley Yates, Samoiya, FTG2

What's the best thing about numbers?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:09:16 GMT

To the incredible 20-something autistic savant, Daniel Tammet, numbers have unique texture, color, size, and shape, and perfect sequences of numbers like Pi actually affect him emotionally. Among many other amazing feats and abilities, Daniel has calculated Pi in his head with 100% accuracy to 20,000 digits, and can similarly perform multi-digit multiplication and division beyond the capacity of most calculators. In honor of Pi day, I have posted this wonderful 48 minute documentary on the amazing arithmetic and linguistic genius, Daniel Tammet. Enjoy!

Tags: QaR, numbers, math, counting, Daniel Tammet, autistic savant

What motivates you most?

http://thelifeintended.gaia.com — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:12:01 GMT

For many years my primary motivation was money. Unfortunately, though, after a while, the satisfaction I derived from living a life with this prime motive began to dwindle more and more to the point that I was finally forced to stop and reassess. I had a good career with a good salary and a wonderful family, but I wasn't fulfilled, and I felt like I was living a lie because my heart was screaming at me that my spiritual understanding and my career path were moving in divergent directions.

Ever since that reassessment, my primary motivation has been to stand in my truth and to follow my heart (and to believe that I will be led to find ways to merge my career and my understanding, or in the least, to find a new career that does). Three years later, I'm still not there yet. But I haven't lost hope. And I am most thankful that my family is still by my side. And I'm also grateful for the abundance of time I've been able to spend with my family these past three years!

Tags: QaR, motivation, passion, excitement, purpose