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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Don't Ask, Don't Tell - Occupy Wall Street

ByKaren Tallkat Conley

Expert Author Karen Tallkat Conley

"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."

-Albert Camus

While we have not arrived at the destination of a new world we are making progress.

We (the majority) are waking up. The elite (the minority) are aware of this.

The repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Here we have a step in the right direction. May prejudice cease to exist, may acceptance and respect continue to come in our lifetimes.

Despite a mainstream media blackout, and police violence, Occupy Wall Street protestors have remained focused and are gaining momentum by branching out into other locations, receiving care packages from all over the world, and gathering the voluntary support of unions and police.

We have not had a well organized protest in the United States in decades!

Useful protest requires uniting in one voice and for a long time it appeared this could not occur. Yet here we are in the midst of a beautiful happening not unlike the 60's.

It is worth noting that these changes are not coming from so called spiritual teachers - the New Age Crowd of love and light (light and fluffy, as I call it!) or anyone claiming to be a leader, guru, or shaman.

Many New Agers talk about the world changes in a religious way, though they most likely do not realize it.

Gurus look like a lot of useless talk with a workshop fee attached when one can observe the spontaneous development of a movement coming from ordinary people; various walks of life and ages speaking in united and focused voice.

The time of spiritual ego (See me, Dig me, I'm so spiritual) growing like a weed on this plane, is about to wrap up. It will simply be seen for what it is as we evolve.

True evolution just cannot happen from within any particular belief system - because belief systems interfere with truth.

To separate one belief from another as better or more true is an immature and superstitious way to view life. This is not the path of the future.

We are living in one of the most exciting times in history. The greatest show on earth is now. It is our time.

Why would you want to just "Turn the channel?" - to avoid negativity by not keeping up with current events? Who would want to miss this?!

Heck, pull up a chair, enjoy the show and pass the popcorn while you are at it?!

We cannot have a spiritual life with positive thought alone. So why not be informed as to who the players are, and what the agenda might be in this game??

Evolution comes only once in a great while to humanity...why not observe and learn from all the parts of it? Why not live through all the seasons of development and enjoy each one?

It is an opportunity to find your wild divine.

Nature is a beautiful God-like template for evolution.? Shouldn't we choose to mindfully accept the storms, winds and rain as the insects and plants do - by attuning to the frequency of change.

Victoria Castle, author of The Trance of Scarcity, shared the story of losing her consulting job. In one phone call, she lost $70,000. Not only had her income disappeared but she had done what a consultant must never do - she had stopped marketing and cultivating potential clients.

Fear, gripping and paralyzing her, took over.

At some point she realized staying in bed eating carbohydrates non stop was probably not the way to save her self.

After four days of futile phone calls, her dog, Ginger, came over to her begging to go outside. Ginger insisted Victoria go with her and would not take no for an answer. The dog's eyes were alive with fun and soft with pity.

It was a crisp fall day with billowy clouds and Victoria could not help but notice how beautiful it all was. Ginger gave her a "Bet you can't catch me" expression and soon they were playing on the lawn. She allowed her back to relax into the earth. Urgency subsided.

She decided to make one more phone call and a sweet slice of work served itself up. But the shift within her was crucial to this offer of work showing up.

The subtle change of relaxing had taken her away from lack and struggle. Her state changed from tight, restricted, and terrified to playful and receptive.

It is the state of contraction that kills inspiration and imagination.

Let us enjoy all the seasons and never fear the arrival of winter which allows us to dream of spring.

In the end everyone comes to God and the light. There is a beautiful serenity to knowing this.

Let us not argue against change; for our own limitations; or postulate discourse against a probability because we refuse to see it.

Evolution is here. So be it.

Blessings,

Tallkat

Karen Tallkat Conley intuitive counselor and educator, enjoys assisting others in recognizing and connecting with their own intuitive knowing, potential and life purpose. Powerful motivational and often comedic speaker, radio show host and storyteller, she inspires, captivates and warms the hearts of her audience and clients. She offers insights, wisdom and spiritual guidance which lead her clients toward creating a deliberate reality,a life that is authentic and meaningful.

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Biden to Union Members: If You Vote Republican, Don't Ask Me For Any Help

t's bizarre, but that's the case they're making."Republican governors in several states have sought to curb Union power in an effort to balance their state's budgets.

Biden also jokingly took a jab at the GOP, suggesting they change their logo.

"Jimmy," said Biden, referring to Teamsters Union president James R. Hoffa, "your (the Teamsters Union) logo is the horse's head. Their (GOP) logo should be the other horse's end."

But when it came to discussing the importance of keeping collective bargaining for labor unions, Biden was in no laughing matter.

"In their vision, you have no place at all. With our vision, you are the place!" said Biden. "We stand with you, organized labor, because with you we will restore the American dream."

Biden's next trip will be to Chicago on Sunday, where he'll deliver a speech at the National Education Association's annual meeting.

 

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