Having Faith in Faith

Sometimes I find myself riding so fast on my own wave on the universal thought superhighway, that when I do slow down or indeed stop, there is a silence or sorts. Like I get so consumed with just believing everything will be alright and staying focused on being positive, that I hardly ever stop to think that maybe things aren’t going to turn out as brightly as I may want or believe them to. And when I stop to analyse the situation or thought from a different perspective, I invariably get into an argument with myself (only in my head of course, just in case you were really starting to get worried about me!)

All this optimistic and positive thinking is a universal truth. The laws of attraction. What you think is what you project and that which you project, you will receive.

So I always try to have faith or keep faith or rather just to believe in Faith. Without it, I fear that its glue that binds my mortal shell will slowly fade and all that will remain is a whole lot of scattered pieces that cannot be puzzled back together.

So I guess I will just keep going along, believing that my faith, not luck, will not run out. And even if Winter does stay around a bit longer, Spring is always around the corner.

As a fan of JRR Tolkien, I have included a short poem that he once wrote…


All That is Gold Does Not Glitter

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.


Love, Light and Faith
Orangeblossom xxx

Quotes of my Moment(s)

Some quotes and sayings and expressions that reflect my mood of late…

“You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you.” - Frederick Buechner

"What most people need to learn in life is how to love people and use things instead of using people and loving things." - Unknown

"We do not inherit the land, we borrow it from our children." - Native American saying

“Well, it seems to me that the best relationships - the ones that last - are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is... suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with.” - Gillian Anderson (American actress (Dana Sculley-X Files)

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” - Anais Nin

"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

A Much Belated Update

Shooooooo......(as Skippy would declare!) I have not updated my blog in ages. Since coming back from Cape Town, its been pretty much a blur these last four weeks. I started university last month and slowly settling in to the whole student life and all. At times I find myself strolling along and I still cant quite believe that this will be my way of life for the next three or four years. I am sure there will be lots of change, growth, development, socialising and oh yes education of course! But so far so good, I could definately get used to this lifestyle.

Ok but I have been doing other things besides living the student life...I was at Sharon and Steven wedding in Falmouth, Cornwall a few weeks back. I am still waiting for the pictures to be sent to me, and then I will dedicate an entire blog posting on the very special event that I was so lucky to share in.

Last weekend I was down in London visting Jo, we went to Camden (but of course) and I scouted around for some bedroom decor. I am going back down at the beginning of November to join the Campaign Against Climate Chaos rally to Trafalgar Square. The students are marching or demonstrating to the US Embassy first - not even a month at uni and already I am participating in demonstrations and all that glorious stuff!!

Oh this weekend we are having a house party, apparently! Details and pictures to follow. Oh yes I bought a digital camera (Charlene you will be proud of me, how I have finally succumbed to the digital technology!!! haha) so once I get that all figured out, I will be posting more pics, lucky for you!

And other than that, no other news really, but will be making a more conscious effort to blog more frequently.

Until then, ta da and too da loo until next time.

Love and light Orangeblossom xxx

Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,they are vexations to the spirit.If you compare yourself with others,you may become vain and bitter;for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.Exercise caution in your business affairs;for the world is full of trickery.But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;many persons strive for high ideals;and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.Especially, do not feign affection.Neither be cynical about love;for in the face of all aridity and disenchantmentit is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,gracefully surrendering the things of youth.Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.Beyond a wholesome discipline,be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,no less than the trees and the stars;you have a right to be here.And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,whatever you conceive Him to be,and whatever your labors and aspirations,in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.Be cheerful.Strive to be happy.

Written by Max Ehrmann, 1952.