Letting go

Thanks Daily OM, you did it again. As I have been dealing with Gregory's illness and getting Hospice in place my horoscope shows up to reinforce (in my eyes) my decision and to calm my emotions. While letting go of Gregory is emotionally painful, I know that intellectually it is the right decision and that wanting him to be with me, at any cost, is only being selfish. When you love, you know you need to let go. I hope that Gregory is able to stay with me a while longer and know that it will be his decision when to leave, but I do not want him to suffer or disappear into a state of nonexistence without death if possible. Time will tell.

April 26, 2015 Ease of Letting Go Aries Daily HoroscopeYou could take things much more easily today, which may be because you feel like going with the flow. It might be that you are able to accept things in life as they are – perhaps because you know that the universe is taking care of you. Expressing your appreciation to the universe for everything that you have could make you feel an even greater sense of ease today. As you look around your life, you may want to assess what it is that you have. If you can think not only in material terms, but also in terms of the other gifts you have been given – family, friends, talents, dreams – you may see that there is nothing you really lack in your life. Understanding that you have everything and that the universe will always take care of you may help you to see that being grateful is a powerful way to let go of your struggles and simply reside in the abundance that defines your life. When we learn to let go of our effort to have everything in our lives, we will realize that we already possess all that we need. Being able to release these desires lets us go along with the things that happen in our lives; instead of feeling that we need to hold on to a specific plan or thing, we allow ourselves to exist freely and unencumbered. By appreciating the bounty you have today, your life will be effortless and harmonious.

Self, Selfishness, Selflessness

I continue to be amazed at how on target DAILY OM is for me. Based on Buddhist teachings, their lessons and inspirations talk to me. In the past I have used the term Selfish saying one must take care of oneself first in order to have the health and energy to be able to give to others. Perhaps I will change from Selfish to Selflessness to clarify from what most people call Selfish. www.dailyom.com

March 31, 2015 Self and Selflessness Aries Daily HoroscopeBecause you likely know what it feels like to benefit from outside aid, you may feel driven today to devote all of your free time to the care of those in need. Yet while you will no doubt find many positive applications for your selfless support and generous levels of assistance, you may be surprised to notice that the impact of your gifts lessens throughout the day. If you feel tired, worn out, or hungry, you may not be able to dedicate as much of yourself to your chosen charitable pursuits. You can ensure that the help you offer touches many lives today by caring for yourself first before attempting to care for others. It is our innate selflessness that drives us to help others, but the charitable impulses that prompt us to work to improve the lives of people in need cannot inspire us if we do not first take care of ourselves. In all selflessness, there must be something of the self as our power to act as a force for good is dependent upon our physical health and mental wellbeing. Taking care of oneself is an important element of selflessness, even though the notion seems as first to be counterintuitive. We are not selfish for setting aside some portion of our leisure time to see to our own needs. Rather, we are preparing ourselves to face the challenges that are inherent in most philanthropic endeavors. You will have all the energy you require to help others at your disposal today when you take excellent care of yourself.

Mending A Broken Heart

Hopefully I won't get into trouble for "lifting" this to share with you but I do want to highly recommend the site. I have found that their daily inspirations and horoscopes (for which you can sign up to have delivered to your e-mail for free) are more often than not excellent learning experiences. Here is another sample of one of the daily inspirations:

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February 25, 2015 Mending a Broken Heart Stronger for Itby Madisyn Taylor A heart that has been broken and seen pain, reveals within it, a crack that allows more light in. Heartbreak happens to all of us and can wash over us like a heavy rain. When experiencing a broken heart, our ethereal selves are saturated with grief, and the overflow is channeled into the physical body. Loss becomes a physical emptiness, and longing is transmuted into a feeling that often cannot be put into words. Mending a broken heart can seem a task so monumental that we dare not attempt it for fear of damaging ourselves further. But heartbreak, like all emotions, falls under the spell of our conscious influence. Often the pain that wounds us most deeply also leaves the most enduring mark upon us. The shock that becomes the tender, throbbing ache of the heart eventually leads us down the path of enlightenment, blessing our lives with a new depth and richness.  Acknowledging heartbreak's impermanence by no means dulls its sting for it is the sting itself that stimulates healing. The pain is letting us know that we need to pay attention to our emotional selves, to sit with our feelings and be in them fully before we can begin to heal. It is said that time heals all wounds. Time may dull the pain of a broken heart, but it is fully feeling your pain and acknowledging it that will truly help you heal. Dealing with your heartache in a healthy way rather than putting it off for tomorrow is the key to repair. Gentleness more than anything else is called for. Most important, open yourself to the possibility of loving, trusting, and believing again. When, someday soon, you emerge from the cushion of your grief, you will see that the universe did not cease to be as you nursed your broken heart. You emerge on the other side of the mending, stronger for all you have experienced.