{"id":10458,"date":"2014-12-01T01:10:17","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T06:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=10840"},"modified":"2014-11-13T14:36:35","modified_gmt":"2014-11-13T19:36:35","slug":"renees-thoughts-worth-catching-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2014\/12\/01\/renees-thoughts-worth-catching-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Renee&#8217;s Thoughts Worth Catching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A Personal Path to Divinity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I am asked a lot how do I stay connected to the Divine? And how do I even receive messages from them in a world full of distractions? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">My answer is simple: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>I already know who and what this and by the time you finish this article, you will know exactly who and where to find the proverbial \u201cIT\u201d.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A lot of people, for some reason, feel that this should be an easy thing to do.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i> It actually is, but only after you try<\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. You cannot just arrive at a conclusion that the Divine is telling you this and that unless you really <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>open your mind<\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> to hearing what they have to say.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Harnessing the Power of the Divine in 5 easy steps<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Let there be no mistakes, excuses, apologies or shouldas, couldas, wouldas. By stating any of things, then you basically are questioning Divinity and Life&#8217;s plan for you. As it has been stated for years that \u201cGod doesn&#8217;t make crap.\u201d It&#8217;s very true.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Be free from negative emotions. Everyone is human, yes that includes you and me, and there will always be that margin of error but we all need time to feel something. Once you have taken care of the psychical side, then it&#8217;s time to work on those ongoing symptoms and realize that not everything is about you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Show gratitude in every single area of Life. Even on the worst of days, we can always smile and just be happy for the things you do. So, go ahead, thank you spouse, your child or heck, thank your crystals and trees and know that all of these can be looked into <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Do not close your eyes so long that you let Life pass you by. When you get older, you truly do know where your parents were coming from. In any relationship, enjoy every single stage of their life because this is the first time, last and only time you will ever get this chance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Treat every thing you do as a way to connect to Life. Anything from doing the dishes, to sweeping to folding laundry, it can all be wonderfully magical. If you are trying to bring order and control to your mind, start by decluttering your space. Once your surroundings are &#8216;safe&#8217; then find peace and love from the inside. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Recognize the ways Divine is trying to communicate with you. If you have ever just \u201cknown\u201d that is the way it would happen and then you were right Do you wonder about what this twinge you get in your heart where your chest goes super tight and you feel you cannot breathe \u2013 It\u2019s Spirit. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If the simplest of lessons are being ignored, then you will be reminded again and each time, the stakes just get higher and higher. The best reward is when the outcome is in alignment with Life. There is nothing quite as exhilarating as finding a profound freedom that comes with letting go. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Once you wake up, it is impossible to just go \u201cback to sleep\u201d. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You are now in tune with Divinity .Slowly you are beginning to see skills develop. Things you never would have thought much about before suddenly seem important. There is a part of you that feels so enlightened and aware that you are what I like to say \u2013 high on Life. If you love Life, it truly will love you right back.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">New things are being tried and those sudden \u201cDivine\u201d signs, which makes us instantly feel better, and people are probably telling you they see sort of radiance about you or maybe you remember collecting rocks as a child, and now you are a Crystal expert. Maybe you are really good in the kitchen, so Herbs has become your specialization. You have always been good at scents and lotions and potions always seemed exciting and now you are creating candles, sprays and soaps.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Each day is a whirlwind and sometimes things change as fast as one hour to the next while other times it is monthly, weekly, daily. When you first become aware, you will find yourself devouring every text, reading every site and learning by seeking out others \u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All of this is leading to something.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">I love this quote: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>&#8220;I am the light that is over all things. I am all: from me all came forth, and to me all attained. Split a piece of wood; I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find me there.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i> \u2013 Gospel of Thomas<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And thus, Divinity is discovered \u2013 the &#8216;It Factor&#8217; has been found &#8212; <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And that Star has brightened \u2013 go on, go look at where we came across Divinity. Go on, the answer is in your bathroom. Keep going. Above the sink \u2013 there! That is where and who your search has led you to \u2013 and once you see that version of yourself, you will never revert to anything outside of it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">There are three steps to every day Life : Allow, Trust, Feel. Acknowledge your Spiritual Voice to be heard and know you were worth the whole trip. Life is a journey and how we behave and act during it is a decision we must make all on our own. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Why would you want to live in turmoil? Trust that inner Divine Spark and choose happiness. You deserve it, too. Take my hand and I will Guide you \u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Already you have taken quite a leap as you are choosing to read this article, right now. And I, for one, am honored you are here. Know that we are all Stars in our own world and without just one of these Stars, the entire sky would be out of sync.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We were meant to cross paths. We are on a journey together and if my words can help you through, then I am ready to assist in any way I am able.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Remember \u2013 we are ALL worth catching \u2013<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a9 Renee Avard November 2014; <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.reneeavardfurlow.com\/\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">www.reneeavardfurlow.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Personal Path to Divinity I am asked a lot how do I stay connected to the Divine? And how do I even receive messages from them in a world full of distractions? My answer is simple: I already know who and what this and by the time you finish this article, you will know exactly who and where to find the proverbial \u201cIT\u201d. A lot of people, for some reason, feel that this should be an easy thing to do. It actually is, but only after you try. You cannot just arrive at a conclusion that the Divine is telling you this and that unless you really open your mind to hearing what they have to say. Harnessing the Power of the Divine in 5 easy steps Let there be no mistakes, excuses, apologies or shouldas, couldas, wouldas. By stating any of things, then you basically are questioning Divinity and Life&#8217;s plan for you. As it has been stated for years that \u201cGod doesn&#8217;t make crap.\u201d It&#8217;s very true. Be free from negative emotions. Everyone is human, yes that includes you and me, and there will always be that margin of error but we all need time to feel something. Once you have taken care of the psychical side, then it&#8217;s time to work on those ongoing symptoms and realize that not everything is about you. Show gratitude in every single area of Life. Even on the worst of days, we can always smile and just be happy for the things you do. So, go ahead, thank you spouse, your child or heck, thank your crystals and trees and know that all of these can be looked into Do not close your eyes so long that you let Life pass you by. When you get older, you truly do know where your parents were coming from. In any relationship, enjoy every single stage of their life because this is the first time, last and only time you will ever get this chance. Treat every thing you do as a way to connect to Life. Anything from doing the dishes, to sweeping to folding laundry, it can all be wonderfully magical. If you are trying to bring order and control to your mind, start by decluttering your space. Once your surroundings are &#8216;safe&#8217; then find peace and love from the inside. Recognize the ways Divine is trying to communicate with you. If you have ever just \u201cknown\u201d that is the way it would happen and then you were right Do you wonder about what this twinge you get in your heart where your chest goes super tight and you feel you cannot breathe \u2013 It\u2019s Spirit. If the simplest of lessons are being ignored, then you will be reminded again and each time, the stakes just get higher and higher. The best reward is when the outcome is in alignment with Life. There is nothing quite as exhilarating as finding a profound freedom that comes with letting go. Once you wake up, it is impossible to just go \u201cback to sleep\u201d. You are now in tune with Divinity .Slowly you are beginning to see skills develop. Things you never would have thought much about before suddenly seem important. There is a part of you that feels so enlightened and aware that you are what I like to say \u2013 high on Life. If you love Life, it truly will love you right back. New things are being tried and those sudden \u201cDivine\u201d signs, which makes us instantly feel better, and people are probably telling you they see sort of radiance about you or maybe you remember collecting rocks as a child, and now you are a Crystal expert. Maybe you are really good in the kitchen, so Herbs has become your specialization. You have always been good at scents and lotions and potions always seemed exciting and now you are creating candles, sprays and soaps. Each day is a whirlwind and sometimes things change as fast as one hour to the next while other times it is monthly, weekly, daily. When you first become aware, you will find yourself devouring every text, reading every site and learning by seeking out others \u2013 All of this is leading to something. I love this quote: &#8220;I am the light that is over all things. I am all: from me all came forth, and to me all attained. Split a piece of wood; I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find me there.&#8221; \u2013 Gospel of Thomas And thus, Divinity is discovered \u2013 the &#8216;It Factor&#8217; has been found &#8212; And that Star has brightened \u2013 go on, go look at where we came across Divinity. Go on, the answer is in your bathroom. Keep going. Above the sink \u2013 there! That is where and who your search has led you to \u2013 and once you see that version of yourself, you will never revert to anything outside of it. There are three steps to every day Life : Allow, Trust, Feel. Acknowledge your Spiritual Voice to be heard and know you were worth the whole trip. Life is a journey and how we behave and act during it is a decision we must make all on our own. Why would you want to live in turmoil? Trust that inner Divine Spark and choose happiness. You deserve it, too. Take my hand and I will Guide you \u2013 Already you have taken quite a leap as you are choosing to read this article, right now. And I, for one, am honored you are here. Know that we are all Stars in our own world and without just one of these Stars, the entire sky would be out of sync. We were meant to cross paths. We are on a journey together and if my words can help you through, then I am ready to assist in any way I am able. Remember \u2013 we are ALL worth catching \u2013 \u00a9 Renee Avard November 2014; www.reneeavardfurlow.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10458\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}