Moonlight by alicepopkorn

The most sacred practice you can partake

is the celebration of yourself and your life-
-the holy center of the universe!

“by none but a  god shall a god be worshipped”–

You must become the god you wish to worship.

Hindu saying (from the book, “A Joseph Campbell Companion”)

Bodhisattva by  h.koppdelaney

I want to thank those of you who have read and contributed to CelebraZine. I am grateful for the introduction to the works that putting together this celebration has gifted me with, and to the  company of the gentle souls that have shared this part of my journey with me.

Peace and wonder to all you for the works seeking to better our world!!!

However, in order to best honor my place in–and give my best gift to–this world, I must take a long sabbatical of walking the mountain, extended meditation, focused writing of  my novels, and fully embracing the sacred prosaic that is glorious life.

We have never been truly parted, yet will we meet again…..

May you be forever gifted with awareness of the beauty, wonder, and sacredness in the world around you and within you.

C.G. Walters primarily writes fiction that focuses on the multidimensionality of our loves and our lives. Autographed/signed copies of his current novel, Sacred Vow, are available from the author– or purchase from Amazon as ebook, paperback, or Kindle version

and they must be brought into connection with action.

They must be woven together. — Anais Nin

Lapis Dream by zenera

Alex Blackwell presents 45 Tips for a Happier, Simpler and More Productive Life at The BridgeMaker

“Life is like art. You have to work hard to keep it simple and still have meaning.” – Charles de Lint

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.–Mother Teresa

David Bohl presents Five Myths about Life and How You Should Be Living It at SlowDownFast

We are told to strive for unattainable lifestyles and to model ourselves after unrealistic, airbrushed models.

Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to humanity

or those who follow in the footsteps of divinity, for they shall live forever. Forever.–Kahlil Gibran

Kiss the Angel by Norma Desmond

This poem was introduced to my by a dear friend, Ariela

I am in Divine Unity
And Divine Harmony
And call upon the Holy Angels
Of Clarity and Purification
For Divine Unification
Of our individual work and
The collective work of this group.
So it is through the Highest of
Holy Intention that we gather here
And ask for Divine Blessing.

We Decree that the Highest,
Most Sacred and Most Divine
Protection and Energy
Surround each one of us
And this group.

And I ask forgiveness of my
Weaknesses,
As I forgive others theirs.

I Decree that Divine Will and Wish
Flow through all my Beingness,
All my bodies,
All my work,
All my relationships
From the Mindfulness of Divine Mind
And Divine Love
To which I Commit
And thus Serve.

To alleviate the suffering of all
Sentient Beings
Through the All and Everything
With Pledges of Pure Joy to the Divine
The Holy Shamans and Holy Sages,
Calling upon the Assistance of
The Sacred
Holy Angelic realm
And all Holy Saints
Through all Times and
All Dimensions
To direct my every thought, word, and action
In choosing
Divine Right Thought, Divine Right Word, Divine Right Action,
Through Divine love, Divine Knowledge, Divine Wisdom,
Divine Compassion, and Divine Order,
So as to cause no pain.

Let All things unnecessary fall away;
Let Holy Abundance support me,
My Mission’s Path,
And be my ever ready tool
To expand my territory and those whose
Lives I touch and whose lives touch mine.
So to bring heaven throughout earth and beyond seen and unseen;
Let Divine Grace and Divine Ease
Be my Mentors;
Let Divine Strength and Divine Discernment
Be my Guardians.

This I Decree as an Individual of Free will
As a member of Humanity
And as a part of this group.
With the deepest, most Abiding
Sacred gratitude, and Attitude
Thanking All Those and All Things
Which have brought me,
Humanity and this group
To this Sacred Point,
Blessing Always with Immeasurable
Joy and Glory, All of Creation!

happy new year- paradise is here by Eddi 07

Nicholas Powiull presentsThe Life Changing Power of Positive Thinking and the Tremendous Impact it Has On Others atThe Positivity Blog

“You can only see in someone else what you see in yourself.” –Alan Cohen

Satya-Seer presents Rumi: Say I Am You (Sufi poem)

Peter Clemens presents 10 Traits Of A Successful Human Being at PickTheBrain

There’s a lot of talk about what you should do to become successful, but I would argue that it ’s more about who you are that makes the biggest impact. It’s the decisions we make on a daily basis, the habits we naturally form in our lives that determine the level of success we can achieve. Here are 10 traits that I’ve seen as essential for success.

Hindu saying (from the book, “A Joseph Campbell Companion”),

“by none but a god shall a god be worshipped”–

Therefore, you must become the god you wish to worship.

In order to honor love, become love.

All is Dance byEddi 07

Thich Nhat Hanh presents Clear and Present Compassion at DailyGood

Be The Change: In this short but profound passage, Thich Nhat Hanh reflects on who the enemy really is.

Juliet du Preez presents How To Be Kind To Yourself at theChangeBlog

“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness” – Seneca

Samme presents Nelson Mandela über Ubuntu at What is hanging in the balance? Samme has many inspiring blogs, offered with much heart. I suggest you read on.

Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.–Buddha

Last Temptation by h.koppdelaney

Mary Jaksch presents What is the ONE THING in Your Life? at GoodlifeZen
What is the one most important thing in your life? Can you answer without hesitation?

I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.–Friedrich Nietzsche

Teal Marie Chimblo presents Finding Peace in Chaos at The Daily Gratitude Blog

Now is the time to reach out…either for help…or to help someone who is hurting.

Mystic Way by Denis Messié

photo by h.koppdelaney

Jenny Mannion presents Practicing Balance in Your Life at Heal Pain Naturally.

I make sure when I am spending time with a loved one I am spending conscious time with them.

O, happy the soul that saw its own faults.–Mevlana Rumi

Just a little fairytale… by Gerbren!

A dear soul, and cherished friend, Carolyn Hamme Allen sent me this one, Married 84 years, and still loving

He still looks at her with love and concern, as she looks toward him as if he will give her strength and guidance

John Wolfe presents Granting Yourself Permission at Wind of the Soul

If we aren’t granting ourselves permission to explore our true nature, then the majority of our relationships are built on false pretenses

Not every message of Spirit is in a ‘rarefied’ form. Nothing is outside of Spirit, and Spirit will bring its message to the surface in whatever place is most conducive to promote the message—sometimes in surprising forms.I encountered this song and was taken by the pop presentation of Joseph Campbell’s “Follow your Bliss.”

Selena presents TELL ME SOMETHING on YouTube.

Many thanks to those featured today, for the work they do to better our world!!!

Celebrate yourself!

C.G. Walters primarily writes fiction that focuses on the multidimensionality of our loves and our lives. Autographed/signed copies of his current novel, Sacred Vow, are available from the author– or purchase from Amazon as ebook, paperback, or Kin

Each person must live their life as a model for others.–Rosa Parks

aki presents Ashes and Snow To date, more than nine and a half million people around the world have visited the exhibition.

…the function of art is exactly that which I have clearly named as the first function of mythology; to transport the mind in experience past the guardians–desire and fear–of the paradisal gate to the tree within of illuminated life. In the words of the poet Blake, in “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,” “If the doors of perception are cleansed, everything would appear to [us] as it is, infinite.
–Mythological Themes in Creative Literature and Art in Myths, Dreams, and Religion. Ed. Joseph Campbell

WonderlandAlli presents Painting 11, Scarf at Paint 100 Paintings

Mary Jaksch presents Is Goodness a Skill? at GoodLife Zen

In Buddhism the ancient Pali terms for good and evil are kusala and akusala which mean ‘skilful’ and ‘unskilful’.

Many thanks to those featured today, for the work they do to better our world!!!

Celebrate yourself!

C.G. Walters primarily writes fiction that focuses on the multidimensionality of our loves and our lives. Autographed/signed copies of his current novel, Sacred Vow, are available from the author– or purchase from Amazon as ebook, paperback, or Kindle version

When the power of love overcomes the love of power,

the world will know peace.– Jimi Hendrix

(from from Lance http://www.jungleoflife.com)

Jenny Mannion presents I took the Vow of Non Violence, will you? posted at Heal Pain Naturally.

I will “Appreciate EVERY Moment — NOT JUST the GOOD Ones” remaining conscious if strong negative thoughts/emotions come up about anyone or any situation.

useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.–H. H. the Dalai Lama

(Wisdom Quotes)

(audio is poor but message is excellent!!)

TRCoach presents Positive Thinking – Will Smith talks about bending the universe,

Here is Will Smith talking about positive thinking and creating our reality.

Suzann Pileggi presents Mindfulness, Health and Happiness at Positive Psychology News

Do you sometimes move automatically and unconsciously through life, reacting to people and situations? It often seems that mindlessness, rather than mindfulness, permeates our lives.

Many thanks to those featured today, for the work they do to better our world!!!!

Our focus dictates what we see, which reinforces our focus, further confining the possibility of what we will see.

May you be blessed by these offerings reminding us of the beauty, wonder, and sacredness in the world around us and within us.

Celebrate yourself!

Be a part of the expression of celebration. Submit your submission (containing text, image, video, and audio, poetry,  quotes, etc.)anytime for the daily installments of CelebraZine, a ‘running blog carnival’ of What’s Right in the World

Note: Even if you are not the blogger of the work you’d like to suggest, but have noticed someone’s work that you think should be included in a Celebration of What’s Right in the World, –empowering people and spirit–please point out the work to us.

Blessings, dear ones,

CG

C.G. Walters primarily writes fiction that focuses on the multidimensionality of our loves  and our lives. Autographed/signed copies of his current novel, Sacred Vow , are available from the author– or purchase from Amazon as  ebook , paperback, or Kindle version

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