com·pro·mise
Noun
An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Verb
Settle a dispute by mutual concession.
Synonyms
noun. agreement - accommodation - settlement - conciliation
verb. come to terms

Compromise is essential in any relationship.
No One party can have it their way 100% of the time.

Because there can be an energy of settling for less than what you want,
Resentment can ride along with compromise.

To avert that, it is very important that empathy be a main ingredient in compromise.

If you can step out of the way of your own needs and wants
for awhile, and see, hear and feel, what the other party 
is asking for, compromise will not have that edge of anger
and resentment.

If you view their requests as something that is 
being done TO you,
Taking something away from you,
or feels unequal, or unfair,
you may end up compromising,
but it will be an uneasy alliance.

Step inside the "shoes" of another before you attempt
compromise in the any situation.
If you can better understand their point of view,
there will be an ease of just wanting it your way.

The alliance will happen naturally,
and again, you will realize that everyone 
is doing the best they can in their own circumstances,
and sometimes in order to reach peace
you must zig and let the other zag.

Sometimes we will be posting something written,
a poem, prose or some general wisdom :-)

Sometimes we feel a picture is enough.
Words take the long way around thru your brain.
A picture has the ability to go straight to your heart.
Much like music.
Don't make us start singing!

Although there is a lot going on beneath the surface,
it feels pretty quiet out there.
Things feel suspended in space.
Not many things are breaking thru...yet.

You could call this the quiet before the storm,
but that would probably make you nervous,
because you barely hear "quiet",
all you hear is "storm".
Don't worry!

True, after observing the weather patterns lately, 
We could understand your concern.
We are not talking about a meteorological event,
but rather an energetic one.

There is going to be a large energy influx next month
and now is the time to set your intentions,
your hopes and dreams for what you would like to see transpire.

What has been log jammed so to speak in your lives lately?
Is there an agreement or contract that needs signing?
A move? Either geographically or laterally that needs deciding?
Are there people in your lives waiting to make their transition?
Destiny's waiting to be fulfilled?

This is the quiet time, the time to be still,
the best time to reinforce what you desire.

You know how storms come thru and stir things up?
even make some magic with their thunder and lightening?
And you know the freshness that is left when they depart?
How clean and clear everything feels?
Even the colors seem more vibrant after everything gets bathed 
in the rain and dried by the wind.

After this next energy influx, 
your lives will feel very much the same.
Much cleaner and clearer.

So there is nothing to fear,
sometimes things just need to be pushed along,
and moved forward.
So now you can view the "quiet before the storm" differently.
Now it will represent to you a time of deliberate set up
before the "storm" of renewal :-)

People watching is a wonderful pastime.
Isn't it amazing the variety that exists in the human race?
Tall, short,
male, female,
Heavy, slim,
blonde hair, red hair, dark hair...no hair!

There are some people that look at others and see animals.
"he looks like a weasel"
"She has the hands of a sloth"
These are not compliments.
They are imaginative, 
but they are generally hurtful.

What kind of filter do you see others thru?

Do you, in your head, think
"She's too skinny,"
" He needs a shave"
"They look ridiculous"
"He'd be cute if he lost 25lbs"
"She looks old"

Do you want to know something that will change you?
EVERYONE is doing the best they can!
and EVERYONE has their story.

"She" is skinny because her boyfriend is always mentioning her weight,
she would love to eat normally, but he'd leave her.

"He" forgot to shave because he had to rush out of the house to 
pick up a sick child at school

"They" look ridiculous to you because they are marching to their own drum, 
not yours!

"He" has struggled with his weight all his life, but his wife adores him
as he is, he is cute to her already!

"She" has lead the life of helping others, she has never taken an interest
in her own reflection, she is held in high regard and loved by many
and THAT is what matters to her.

Become aware of how you look at others.
You would hope others look at you with kinder eyes.
Remember these words and make adjustments to your thoughts,
when you gaze at the beautiful personified story of another,
and all you see are the flaws.

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours."~ Henry David ThoreauYou frequently hear the saying: Make your dream a reality.But let's flip it around, shall we?You often hear someone who has accomplished something monumental say"This feels like a dream"or"This is more than I could have ever dreamed of".That happens when the Universe takes a desire and runs with it!When you put something out there and then you only feed it with feelings of accomplishment,you feel assured that it will come to pass.Like the athlete who after practice envisions crossing the finish line first, over and over and over again.How about the actor who feels so prepared, so perfect for a part that he is relaxed and confident at the audition?They know what they want and they stay out of their own way! Their reality then reinforces this by giving them feedback that they're on the right track.The athlete starts winning all his competitions,The actor gets his parts.This is where it gets interesting.Even when things "seem" to go awry, we are being guided to our dreams.The Universe now has taken the reins and is running the show.When you can take these detours in stride and maintain your resolve by not getting discouraged;not listen to the negative voices—both internal and external,THAT is when...The athlete gets the last place on the team to the Olympics and WINS  A MEDAL!The actor gets not the lead, but a supporting role and then wins an Academy Award!Their achievements surpass even their wildest dreams!And THAT ladies and gentlemen is making your reality a dream.

Occasionally it is necessary to just "let go of the wheel"
of your life.
You are holding on too tight,
trying to maneuver every twist and turn,
and just like any high performance vehicle,
if you let go in a seemingly treacherous spin,
it will self correct.

You have already told your navigation system 
many times where you wish to go.
Now, just let it lead you there.
Some of the best experiences in any trip are the ones that are 
unscripted, 
unplanned and totally off the beaten path.

And if you stop steering so hard toward a goal,
and let yourself be lead by your life,
you WILL get to where you want to go!

But instead of such a severely focused gaze,
you can traverse each twist and turn with your arms
thrown up in the air!
Yep, that's right!
Let go, and let your life lead you there!

You will have a much more enjoyable and interesting ride,
and REALLY isn't all about the journey?

It seems in life that just as you get to the finish line,
the completion of a task,
the meeting of a deadline,
the "best" that you can do,
they move the line!

Does that happen to piss you off?
or keep you interested?
Does it feel exhilarating?
or exhausting?
All of the above!

Because you are eternal, 
you will never be "done".
There will always be a mountain to climb.
but we know you, 
even at the summit, you are planning your next climb.

You think you need a rest,
but you would not be here if that was the case.
There are too many things to peak your interest.
It is a veritable smorgasbord of experiences to choose from!

Stay engaged,
keep your eye on the prize,
but remember, just when you think it's over...
they've moved the line!

This is a time now to be still,
and listen to the wisdom that is 
hidden in the spaces between the words.

Next month there will be the next big 
wave of energy,
so this is the exhale, the sigh,
before the breath.

It feels as if nothing is happening,
projects seem stalled,
phone calls unreturned.

Let it be.

Now is not the time to push,
the acceleration will happen in August,
so just take this time to rest,
regroup,
relax,
softly set intentions toward the goals
you want to see fulfilled once the energy ramps up again.

Get used to these down times,
they are a respite and you will wish for them,
once things get up and going again.

Use this time wisely,
stay soft and gentle,
and you will get the inspiration you seek.
Once you do, put it in your pocket and 
keep it there, safe and sound.

Touch it occasionally, to make sure it's still there,
knowing you will use this new wisdom, 
these new ideas that were whispered to you when you were quiet,
when the time is right.

Trust this process, 
and you will know.

Do you have the courage?
To be yourself?
To not follow the crowd?
To meet YoUR OWN standards?
To march to your own drum?
Do you have the courage?

Do you have the courage?
To go left when everyone else around you goes right?
To know that on the other side of darkness
there is always the light?
Do you have the courage?

Do you have the courage?
To smile for no apparent reason?
To laugh out loud in a crowd?
To wear a hat no matter the season?
To stand out, tall and different, and proud?
Do you have the courage?

Do you have the courage?
When everyones eyes are on you,
To always speak your truth?
To never compromise your convictions?
Even when you can show little proof?
To set the example, to start the trend?
Do you have the courage my friend?

Be aware when you are in groups or crowds,
of the energy pickpockets.
They are the ones that stand very close,
engage in simple conversation,
ask a lot of questions,
and then they are gone.

But that's when you notice something is missing!
you feel as if your energy has been stolen from you.
You are suddenly weak and tired,
and you can't quite figure out why.

You have been visited by an energy pickpocket!
They really do exist
Most aren't even aware they are doing it,
but it is how maintain their own vibration.
They are able to pick, in a room full of people,
the ones with the highest energy.

They do not practice meditation,
or prayer, or any kind of spiritual up lifting.
They gravitate to those that do,
and they siphon off some of your energy 
as part of an unfair exchange.

Every encounter you have is an energy exchange.
If you could see it terms of pure energy,
it would look like colored streams of light going back and forth
between each person.
The best interactions are those that are balanced, 
where the energy is exchanged equally.

We are talking now about an un fair exchange.
There are those that in the course of their encounter with 
you, the ones with higher energy, that
take without giving anything in return.
that leaves the "giver" feeling weak and exhausted.

Now that I'm saying this, you can all think of a time 
and person where this has occurred.
So now that you know, be more conscious
in your interactions with those you are just meeting.
Is the exchange energetically equal?
Or have you been visited by an Energy Pickpocket?

Hello Men!
We are here today to ask you to embrace your maleness,
your masculinity.

Strength,
Power,
Confidence,
Courage.

These are thought to be traditional male traits,
and although they sometimes carry a negative connotation,
they can be worn with distinction,
as a MAN.

The trouble comes when you fail to make a complete
transition from boyhood to manhood.
Then these beautiful gifts are misunderstood 
and misused.

Let yourselves step into what it truly means to be a man.
Feel pride in your gender.

When the transition from being a boy, with that lack of self control,
is complete and all the rough edges have smoothed away,
then you have masculinity tempered with wisdom and heart.

There is a sense of responsibility that we want you to feel 
as you carry your
Power,
Confidence,
Strength,
and Courage into the world.

A boy is reckless with these amazing attributes
and can abuse them, using them as weapons.

Walk as a man thru the world.
Proud and tall.
With an intention of service.

Then feel a renewed confidence,
as you navigate your Strength
with the beauty of your Courage
and Wisdom mixed with Power.
There is nothing more beautiful !

Even on your darkest day,
when you think you are lower than dirt.
we can guarantee you there are at least 3 people in the world 
who love you.

3 is not 100 we know!
But it is better than 0,
and it is more than "a couple".

It is"a few"
It is "several"
That sounds nice "Several people love me".
And...It is true!

We would probably be safe in saying one is your mother,
definitely your pet!
but there are people whom you have touched that you're not even aware of.

There are people from your childhood,
your first crush,
the teacher that really got who you were,
your best friend,
that still hold you in a special place in their hearts.

Take a few minutes and think of several people
who have touched you.
Think of the people you love and have loved.

Once you open your heart to another's 
there is an imprint, on both,
that even anger,
even the passage of time
even distance cannot alter.

So you've left an imprint on theirs as well, 
and just like it happens to you every so often,
the memory of this person, this love , washes over you
like a warm breeze,
so too does your face cross their mind.

And In that moment 
You Are Loved