December 30th, 2009
HUMANHOOD
By Cheryl F. Batoon
My Brothers and Sisters, we have discussed what it is to be in Brotherhood and Sisterhood, but I had a friend ask me what about “Humanhood”? Yes, what about Humanhood? Is this really a word? If not, it should be a part of our vocabulary because we are truly Humans living in our Hood of our own making. We are bonded as Humans, not just as Brothers and Sisters.
To be in a state of Humanhood is to live in camaraderie, to live in faith, to live with a knowing that we are all connected. It may be difficult to accept at times because there are those souls that we just do not feel camaraderie with no matter how much we try. Even in those instances, remember the kindness that resides within, remember the unconditional love. This means you have no conditions; however, not everyone is going to believe in you and support you nor do they want you to support them because we may not be of the same soul family in that moment in time. That is OK because the goal here isn’t for everyone to see the exact same things or to even believe in the same Truths. It doesn’t matter how we believe or our Truth because all that matters is LOVE…
Brotherhood and Sisterhood is a bond between those of the same gender or essence. We are talking the Masculine and Feminine energies that reside within each one of us. As we bond with our Brothers and Sisters, we are removing the separation of gender and reengaging the bond that we all have with each other as Humans, Humanhood if you will.
As a bond of Humanhood, kindness, respect, love, and compassion are the layers of feelings that are within our memory cells. These are the emotions and actions that have always resided within. We forget who we are authentically because we are caught up in the Belief Systems (BS) that we have always been taught. When we step back from the teachings and release the need to hold onto the past, we are opening our hearts to the knowing that has existed for millions of years…we are all souls, connected, intertwined, and we are all Children of God. We are not separate from God for God resides within. We are never alone for we are always connected to our Source Energy of ALL, God. We are directly connected to the Universe. The entire Universe is here for us if we just open up to embrace the love that is readily available to us.
Humanhood is a state of being, an existence that we chose. This existence was not chosen for us, we chose it. We decided to come into this world and live the life path that is destined for us by our very choice. God gave us the amazing gift of self-will. A God, that some term as a jealous God, cannot be such for a jealous God would never have given you the gift of self-will. That self-will means you can choose not to love God even though God loves you. Why would a jealous God give you self-will? Why would a vengeful God give you that choice with a knowing that you could “fail” to live up to what you may term God’s expectations for you?
God wants what is for the greater good of you. What is the greater good of you? What do I mean by that? The greater good of you is what brings you the highest state of being, your highest state of joy and happiness.
Humanhood is a gift because this is a “coming together” of all Humans. I believe 2010 is the “Year of the Soul” because 2009 transformed us from just being “Human” to being a “Spirit” living in the Human condition, a true state of being. We were always a Spirit, but we spent too many years with our heads held down, not looking up to the sky, not recognizing the sun and all its glory, not appreciating what Mother Nature has brought to all of us as gifts, and because we were under the veil of delusion and illusion for far too long. 2009 lifted us up from that place where we really didn’t know who we were and are. We have now rediscovered our Authentic Self. The next step is to determine what we are going to do with this newly rediscovered gift of our Authentic Self.
The new calendar year in 2010 is a “Year of the Soul” for me. It is the time when we will move forward as our Authentic Selves, no longer living under a façade, a mask of delusion, and are now reawakening to our soulful connections, our spiritual desires and wants, our knowing that all is about freedom of the heart, freedom of the soul. Once again, Humanhood is the bond we are forming from soul-to-soul leading us closer to our Heaven on Earth…we chose this with our self-will so what are we going to do next? That is all up you, the choice is yours, what are you going to do?
Humanhood: The bonding of Humans, Brothers and Sisters, united to give, serve, and share with self and others, as the true Spiritual, Soulful Beings that we are…
Much blessings and love to you as you live your life, making your choices, and doing your do…bonded in Humanhood…
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October 5th, 2009
Today I felt inspired to write about Unconditional Love and living a Balanced Life. What does this mean? What does it not mean?
What does this mean exactly? To live a balanced life is to live a life where one is in touch with their inner self, their higher spirit, directly in tune with God.
Within each one of us is elements of the masculine and feminine aspects of both intellect and emotion. When we separate the two, we are floundering with misunderstandings because we are looking at the world and each other under the light of disillusion and with the lens of duality. Merge together the masculine and feminine within and one will achieve balance.
How do we do this? First, be more in touch with who you are, your Authentic Self. Your Authentic Self is who your soul is, your identity, your Spiritual DNA.
In order to get in touch with who you are, spend time learning and loving you. What makes you happy? What brings bliss and joy into your world? What are you passionate about? What do you desire and want? Meditate and pray, spend time alone and listen, truly listen for God and your spirit guides will assist you with learning and understanding what self-love is. With self-love, we are able to rediscover our Authentic Self.
One of the biggest drivers and motivators of our intellect is our ego. With that, our emotions are tied into the conditions and expectations driven by the ego. The ego has its place in our world because God created our ego with an understanding that our ego assists us with our life lessons. Most of our life lessons were and are driven by our egos. Our ego oftentimes sets us up for failure. It is with faith, belief, and knowing that God is the true driver of our life that assists us with the ability to release our ego and embrace the love.
When we are able to release the ego and moderate its intensity, we are able to relax and just go with the flow of being who we really are, our Authentic Selves.
When we can look into the mirror and really see ourselves as God sees us for God loves us unconditionally, we are then able to release self-judgments, self-hate, shame, guilt, and all those negative emotions that we have had stored up our entire lives. We are to learn to not be so hard on ourselves, to embrace that we are Children of God, and as such, we are powerful creator beings. We create the very world we live in with God’s loving hand. The portrait that is the masterpiece of our life was painted by God with a hand by you. You are empowered with the unconditional love of God. There is absolutely nothing that you can’t do. You are truly a powerful creator being of love and light.
What does this not mean? To be balanced is to know that there is no hierarchy, there is no domination and submission for there is no desire to control or dominate others. There is no desire to submit our will and power over to another. There is no need to “submit your will to God” for God resides within you. All that you do is for and about God even if you aren’t aware of it. God knows your heart and intent for God lives within your heart and sees all.
We are a Child of God and God doesn’t demand, expect, or require anything from us for he loves us unconditionally. There are no conditions and there are no rules. If we stop depending upon things external to us to create balance, we will become more and more aware of the Truth that always resided within. With unconditional love of self and the release of the ego, we become a balanced being within and are able to create balanced relationships with others.
Live by this and you shall know true freedom. God knows your heart and intent no matter what you say and do for God loves you unconditionally. This alone brings about empowerment and balance to our lives.
There is so much more to this Universe than many of us are even aware, but we will become more and more connected as our awareness increases and the veil is lifted.
Until then, there are many of us who are relegated to belief systems that hierarchies are necessary and that there cannot be a relationship without a leader and a follower. Did you know that by believing that there must be a leader and a follower, that there must be domination and submission, we are taking away the empowerment that God has instilled in each one of us?
The focus isn’t on hierarchies or whether one is a leader or follower, but rather are we balanced and are we effectively utilizing our skill sets to help each other and the world? Some people serve as natural born leaders, but always with a fairness and compassion of the heart to fully utilize their skill sets without the use of the ego-driven passions of domination, control, and expectation of submission from one’s followers. To be balanced is to understand and embrace your leadership skill sets with a knowing that you are bringing organization to chaos, not domination over one’s followers. Remember, release the ego and embrace love.
There are those who may say that we cannot have a world without leaders and followers. That is true for natural born leaders bring about organization out of chaos; however, that leader has an understanding that he/she is here to serve those that follow and again always with compassion and unconditional love. True leaders are not dominating and controlling. True leaders do not need to dominate and control. Those that lead also follow and those that follow also lead. This is the balance we have within us for we serve in both functions throughout our lives.
God gave us the freedom to choose. I choose to be balanced within me and in all my relationships. I’m a spirit living in the human condition and as such, this is an ongoing process to learn to release the ego and embrace the love.
Be balanced in all things for with that you too shall know freedom. Much blessings and love to you as you continue down your life path with a knowing that you are unconditionally loved. Embrace the empowerment of the soul…always with unconditional love and compassion as you live a balanced life…
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August 14th, 2009
I awoke this morning with a new perspective on my life’s daily routines. Yes, I strive to be positive, happy, and joyful for I always say to myself what is the alternative? However, I regained a new perspective today. I say regained it for we have always known the significance, it is just a matter of remembering to pay attention and love every now moment.
My new perspective has opened me up to remembering that each moment is to be savored. I have realized that there are days when we go through the motion of life, when certain events are happening as they usually do and we begin to take those events, those moments, for granted. Perhaps this is the perfect space and place to have a new perspective?
When I awaken each morning, my usual routine is to get up and immediately look out my bedroom window. Most days, I see the sky is blue, I feel the sun is out, I hear the birds singing their morning song, and I smell the morning dew, as I observe where the sprinklers have left that same design on the patio. I smile and welcome in this new day. Today, I felt as if I was taking this for granted and at that moment I reminded myself how very blessed I am in this life. My morning pattern, my morning routine is what I love. I asked myself if I didn’t have this same routine, would I miss it and the answer is yes I would…
My new perspective is that I no longer take each moment for granted even if it is something as trivial as glancing out the window to see what kind of day it is, or while brushing your teeth, taking a shower, to dressing, eating, and interacting with others.
When you are interacting with your kids, family members, significant others, co-workers, and any other people in your daily life, you may find yourself going through the motion and taking these routines for granted. Remember that every moment is sacred, every moment is to be honored and respected and each moment is not to be taken for granted. Yes we all believe in sacred moments and more specifically when we are praying, meditating, at church services, family gatherings and events; however, look at all trivial acts as sacred as well for all we do leads to the next thing and the next. We are all in perpetual motion with all the people in our lives, we are connecting the dots, we are moving forward in perfect precision and always with love and compassion…Embrace and love every now moment.
I know that we all know to always be grateful in all things. I know that we all know to appreciate all around us and to thank God, our higher source for all that we have around us; however, today, I say that we gain a whole new perspective and appreciate, love, respect, and pay attention to what is happening right now, no matter how mundane or trivial this moment may be.
Passionately love every now moment of your life with that passion that is the extension of your heart energy. Love each moment not because it could be your last, but because it is the beginning of so much more and more…Your moments are everything.
Every moment is a masterpiece of your making with your higher power. Every interaction with another soul is to be acknowledged, appreciated, with a knowing that you love and have compassion in your heart at all times. Every simple act, simple movement, leads to so much more. Embrace and love all the moments.
Much love and blessings to you today as you go through life passionately loving every moment and regaining a new perspective on life’s daily routines…Peace
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March 10th, 2009
Today, I feel compelled to write about Selfishness vs Selflessness. Since we were small children, we have been taught to share our toys, share our candy, share our food, share our space, and so on and so forth. These were valuable lessons since it is true that we all are connected and we are all here to serve and to share; however, I say to you on this day, be selfish.
To be selfish in the context I am speaking of here is to begin spending time within you for if you are experiencing health issues, only you have the ability to heal yourself and it begins with your heart and it begins with selfishness. Selfishness in a spiritual sense is to take care of your needs at all times. If you are taking care of everyone else’s needs, you are not taking care of you; therefore, you may be experiencing health issues and other difficulties in your life.
We have the power to create within us the life that we choose to live and the only way to truly attain this is to have selfishness in your heart for you. This doesn’t mean to be greedy or selfish with material things, this means to be selfish with you. Know your limitations, use discernment in all things. If you are being pulled in various directions that are not of your choosing, then you are not in control of you.
Be selfish with your needs and each day that you awaken, take care of you. If you need to eat upon awakening, it is ok to serve others, but ensure you also have the nutrition you need for if you do not take care of you, everything you do for anyone else is for naught.
Selflessness may give you the attention you believe you deserve because you believe you are a martyr and as such others should take care of you, but I tell you that isn’t the case. The more that you give, yes you will receive and maybe not from the source, but you will receive it; however, if you are always giving and taking no time for you to heal, to grow, to learn, to prosper, you will wilt and your body will die. This may sound harsh, but it is the reality that you have created for yourself.
Balance out your life with selfishness and selflessness. Each day, take care of all your own needs as you balance out giving to others. You will find that this is very easy to do each day that you practice this way of thinking. I am selfish now for I know that I must take care of me, but as I travel down that road of selfishness, I will feel such great energy, I will KNOW that I can heal myself of all illnesses, and I KNOW that each day that I am selfish, I am happy and filled with delight, wonder, awe, and most of all abundance.
Be selfish today and take care of you for YOU are all YOU truly have as an earthly body. Your spirit will live forever, but take care of you and you will live the life you have always wanted and needed. Your family and friends will build you up for they respect your needs and wants as you respect theirs.
Take control of your life today for you are the creator of all within you and with source God residing within you, you are the most powerful creator of your destiny. Live in the moment taking care of YOU!
Much love and blessings to you on this day and everyday as you continue down the path of selfishness and selflessness…
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