Talk about magical rendezvous

Talk about magical rendezvous, Laurel...

Right this very moment, on a distant farm, there basks a fig, a nut, or a berry, whose very life force will soon be your own. But that's not all...

Right this very moment, there's a gorgeous home on a splendid property with a spectacular view, whose roof will someday give you shelter. But that's not all...

Right this very moment, there are beautiful souls on your beautiful planet, whom you do not even know, yet through your meanderings and theirs, paths will cross, love will be shared, and eternal friendships will be created. I'm still not done...

And nothing you do, or don't do, can prevent these serendipities I've just shared, and so, so many more.
Amen, hallelujah, rock me Amadeus -
The Universe

Oh, Laurel, you make me look so good... and not just the "basking nut" part.

Visualize more

Laurel, I think you're amazing. I think your approach to life is dead-on. And I can't think of anything you've ever done that I wouldn't have done had I been in your shoes.

Still, beloved, I think we could have a little chat about visualizing more often. Seeing the end result in all its glorious detail, bypassing the cursed-hows, and feeling the emotions you expect to feel.

Hey, it's my life too.
Tallyho,
The Universe


Yeah, Laurel, nothing you've ever done....

Time and Space

As if the most accomplished among you didn't have their own piercing doubts, fears, and worries; didn't have spells when they believed they were inadequate, lost, and dependent; hadn't at times felt downhearted, discouraged, and all alone in the world.

Yet still, Laurel, you know their names.
It's like time and space were made for you,
The Universe

Laurel, bar none.

There is always a higher level...

Sometimes, Laurel, having more fun and being happier comes from looking for each in crazy, new places; instead of waiting for them to come from where you've found them before or where others are now finding them.

And I do mean crazy. Not just from the old standbys of travel, adventure, and romance, but from stretching, reaching, and growing. Accepting new responsibilities for your happiness, totally accepting others, and grasping even higher ideals. Philosophically taking yourself to places few have ever dared before.
Red hot smokin' love,
The Universe

There's always a higher level to go, Laurel, when it comes to happiness

Perspective

A few words on perspective:

In all of time and space, Laurel, there is no challenge, pothole, mountain, chasm, hurdle, or foe larger than you. Not even close. Although if all you use to size them up are your physical senses... good luck!
Tallyho,
The Universe


Objects in time and space, Laurel, appear larger, mucho, than they really are.

Find good in Another!

The more you find good in another, Laurel, the more you'll find good in yourself.

No matter who that "other" is.
Happy, happy Monday -
The Universe


Though honestly, Laurel, it's not like I hid it in the first place.

"What's the purpose of life?"

I'm often asked, Laurel, you know, being the Universe and all, "What's the purpose of life?" But truthfully, no matter who or what you are that's a pretty daunting question. So daunting, I'm invariably compelled to reply with a few questions of my own:

"Do you mean besides having fun? Besides learning that the world has always spun in the palm of your hand? Besides bicycles, long walks, and hot chocolate? Besides holding hands, giving hugs, and drying tears? Besides having a dream and making it come true? Besides February, Fridays, and Polar Bears? Besides witnessing miracles that only you are privy to? Besides sunrises, sunsets, and every rare and fleeting moment in between?"

Daunting is an understatement.
Happy Friday!!
The Universe


Oh, I forgot sauntering, Laurel!

Self Discipline

You're right, Laurel; too much self-discipline will discourage your playful, wandering imagination. It'll snuff out the flames of inspiration and creativity. And it'll weigh you down with routines and logic. It simply isn't "spiritual."

But, then, neither is too little.
Tallyho,
The Universe

Just think what you know to think, say what you know to say, and do what you know to do, Laurel. Every day, lots and lots.

Spiritual Logistics

You might call it spiritual logistics, Laurel, but sometimes you have to move away, to get closer.

Or you might just call it weird.

Either way, it helps to remember it from time to time.
Tallyho,
The Universe



And while we're at it, Laurel, sometimes you have to let go, to stake your claim. Be still, to move forward. Give, to receive. Cry, to feel the joy. Pretend, to make it real. Fake it, before you make it. And sometimes, oddly enough, you must first decide to feel their love, to find it was there all along.

Fearless flowers

A super-secret, double-reminder for all fearless flowers:

If you but soak up the sunlight you are given, drink each drop of water I send, and strive only to be yourself, life shall quicken in your roots, spirit shall raise you into the light, and your bloom will inspire the world.

You see, Laurel... I do all the hard stuff.
The Universe

Amazing, Laurel, how much you have in common with fearless flowers.