Reflection Garden

The Angels guide me to reflect from time to time.
I have done this for many years now and I was taught to do it as a child.  It allows me to let go of things, to re-evaluate them and to see them from not just another point of view but from what I like to call a 360 degree view.

Usually I go outside and sit quietly in nature, i've even sat out in the rain; under a large umbrella, the rhythmic pitter-patter of the falling rain is ideal for this purpose.

First, I take deep breaths and exhale slowly allowing my body to relax; my muscles slacken, my back straightens slightly and then I close my eyes. A few seconds later, i'm floating; floating somewhere and no where at the same time, and although I engage the same method when I meditate, I don't progress to a meditative state now.

I now shift my focus and think about my Reflection Garden.  It's a blissful small Zen garden filled with small lush green plants, large blossomed flowers of all kinds and sweet floral fragrances.  A tinkling water fountain fills the air and small statues are hidden amongst the greenery and shrubs.

Here is where i focus my thoughts I now think about any particular situations or occasions which need reflextion.  Here in this tranquil garden the angels show me and guide me, allowing me to see others' points of view or opinions and then gracefully show me the conclusions or outcomes.

This allows me to better understand and then I ask the Angels to remove any negativity created by harsh words or actions and replace them with love, light and healing.

What's in a raindrop?

What's in a raindrop?

Raindrops are magical to me, they have a force and power that is very evident if you have ever been caught in a downpour, but a single raindrop is like a little jewel glistening as the light catches it.

A single raindrop can encompass a whole world of thoughts and fill you with a sense of wonder and expectation.  As a child i would spend ages watching the raindrops slowly run down the window pane.  Wondering if it would twist or turn or bump into another drop ? My Sister and I would spend a while racing raindrops as they rolled freely along the window or even on the windscreen of our Father's car, hoping I picked the winning one!

In the UK we all need more rain as hosepipe bans have been put in place already this year.  But as many pray for more rain we need to be aware that we should be actually praying in thanks for all the rain we are receiving.  To pray for more indicates to the universe a lack of something and therefore in praying for it you reinforce that ideal.  So to pray in thanks for the abundance of it, brings it in abundance.

So back to magical raindrop, as a child I was fascinated by water and would spend long hours trying to figure out how to touch it.  Actually have you tried that ?  It doesn't feel of anything does it?  I've been drawn to rivers, lakes and the ocean too where the force of water is very visible.  However my awe,  wonder and fascination all started with the humble raindrop.