rePost!

I find myself revisiting these thoughts from a former holiday season…need the reminders.

Thinking about Mother Mary this holiday season, had me overwhelmed with emotion…

She was “highly favored” AND pregnant but not married in a time that looked down on such things

“Highly favored” AND couldn’t get a loan…a bank account…or a phone on her own

“Highly favored” AND couldn’t get a place in her own name

“Highly favored” AND rejected by the local townsfolk, gossiped about by the praying and the prEying

“Highly favored” AND discredited, made fun of and most likely ostracized by the Believers Only Club and the At-least-we-lookiN-Holy Inc

“Highly favored” AND how many “friends” disappeared once she went public w/her “condition”

“Highly favored” AND which religious circle/s welcomed her into their group

“Highly favored” AND she had to tell her fiancé, I’m pregnant oh…it’s Heaven’s Child – like ain’t no man did this

“Highly favored” AND she appeared mentally unstable

“Highly favored” AND how much prenatal care she get

“Highly Favored” AND in the dead of night, had to leave erythAng she knew AnD move…not up to the East side, no…she had to move to a place that certainly didn’t look HeavenSent

“Highly Favored” AND she laid on the dirtY floor of a stable…a barn, surrounded by animals, LAWD, the smells alone – I need to know, did somebody give the girl some lemon, lavender, mint…anything?

“Highly Favored” AND she gave birth to her firstborn: The Most Powerful and simultaneously Gentle One, The Great Spirit, The Divine, My Sovereign One behind the Bethlehem Bed and Breakfast.

“Highly Favored”…now, maybe we should talk about the definitions for this word, Favor – kindness, approval, support, over generous, preferential treatment…wait a minute, whose definition of FavoR we talkiN’ about here?

Favor from Heaven’s perspective is NOthing like what earth may have yuh believing!

Remember to remind yaSelf of the way Heaven views Favor

iF you are Highly Favored, Heaven will drop a seed into ya system that Heaven alone can germinate and develop and finally cause to “show” on the outside.

Heaven alone can take credit for the nourishment, birth and growth of this new life.

This new life will have limitless potential but NO human can decide what the path will look like. It may not appear “logical” but iF ya keep your ears open to the Sound of the Angels, they’re coming in this season of miracles to remind you that you are “Highly Favored” and EverY single occurrence in your is because…

You are Highly Favored/favoured!

raise yuh hand…up in the air w/me now…make a fist and say it out LOUD…I AM Highly Favored/Favoured!

That interview that did NoT turn into an offer is because I AM Highly Favored

That promotion I was promised but didn’t receive is because I AM Highly Favored

That house loan I was assured wasn’t granted because I AM Highly Favored

That relationship (friendship or romantic) didn’t go as I planned because I AM Highly Favored

What are you being Protected from because you are Highly Favored?

What is Heaven allowing to happen so people will shun you, even in and maybe especially in religious circles?

What is Heaven allowing so people will speak terribly to you and about you because you are Highly Favored?

What is it that isn’t looking like good sense but is Heaven’s leading?

What is it that has you shaking yuh head because despite the lack of logic, you know in yuh heart, all is well?

What has you seeing the Wonder amidst the worrisome?

Regardless of how it appears, the Truth that holds me is I AM Highly Favored/Favoured!

Common Day Hero: To see, experience and know it all through the wonder of a child…that is my prayer. May we never lose the wonder…you hold it so well. I miss you immensely and hold ya in my heart always. My dear Robin Diane, I dedicate this post to you.

Amazon

I have exciting news…I created a grief workbook…it’s available on Amazon now…and for all my fellow humans processing grief, HOPE (Heavenly Oxygen Permeating Earth) this is a comfort, a solid prompt or guide of sorts on the journey.

Providence

In the ordinary moments and movements of our lives, there is the work of The Divine, ever at play…sometimes quite visible; felt/seen…sometimes faint and other times completely silent.

I AM thankful for it…that knowing…that helps me rest because it’s a reassurance of sorts for my soul that Heaven has me, holds me, hears me…always.

When I booked a flight for a trip, I had no thought of the impact that the passenger seated next to me would make. Day of the flight, the seat next to me was occupied by someone who could be counted (in many ways) as my future self. Orchestrated by my ancestors and all of Heaven, this flight was designed for insight and healing and connection.

We shared a heart-level talk that included laughs and tears and two drAnks. I was reminded of how immensely meaningful it is to experience the kindness of humans…and especially when said humans are “strangers” and bring comfort, inspiration and empowerment.

2024 was an inexplicably difficult year…from the stories I’ve heard, many individuals worldwide experienced the same.

2025 has proved challenging in quite a few areas as well…always, I see moments of delight and joy admist great sorrow…and I AM thankful for pockets of happiness, moments of awe and wonder – Asking Heaven for more of those.

Fortitude and favor/favour to us all.

Common Day Hero: Such a joy meeting and connecting with you. You are kind, generous, fun, accomplished and dedicated. Look forward to all that Heaven has planned for our connection. GodmothAH, CB, in this your birth month, with much love, I dedicate this post to you.

MamaV

The energy, spirit, strength, Wisdom and healing of a compassionate and kind caretaker, whether parent or not, seems to continue on in future lives. My care giving began at quite a young age since my sister has autism and severe developmental delays. She taught me love for all people.

Caring for my own children is simultaneously the same and very different. Watching my children, through the years, is still, at times, surreal. They are kind, thoughtful, funny ones -praises! They are so swiftly reaching adulthood, well, what the state counts adulthood!

I’ve worked many jobs since I was ten years old (no child labor laws were broken!). Of all the jobs, parenting is the most challenging and rewarding, for me. And yes, it’s not just a job because my personal belief is that anything we do from a place of love isn’t merely a job.

The stamina of Heaven to you on this journey…I’m falling forward…into this season with grace for all and gratitude for some -hahahah!

Common Day Hero: MamaV, although I didn’t have the joy of meeting you here, since 19 DEC, I sense and see you. I AM thankful beyond words. Extra hugs to you and O’Neal. Dedicating this post to you, with all my love.

elements

Suddenly, these words came spilling out of me and I couldn’t seem to write or type quickly enough because thoughts move at the speed of light -hahaH!

When you feel parched beyond description and need to quench yuh thirst, drink me in – I AM watAH/water

When yuh feel cold, distant and yuh body shiveriN, touch me and feel my warmth – I AM fiYAH/fire

I will envelop, console and refine yuh

When yuh heart heavy and pressured with negative weight, ground yuhSelf in me…let yuh fingers run in and over and through me…caress and embrace me till yuh content…I AM earth…actually, an Earth Angel!

When yuh overwhelmed and struggliN to breathe, take me in -slow and steady – I AM air!

the very oxygen needed…to calm yuh lungs

to soothe yuh nerves

to fill yuh body

to ease yuh mind

and heal yuh heart…

my dearest, yuh also all the above feh me!

Common Day Hero: Our paths crossed quite unexpectedly and in a way that was so Divinely orchestrated…with much love from Heaven. We challenge and inspire each other, in every way. May we ever be surrendered and continue to bring Heaven to our slice of Earth. Dedicating this post to you, Dev.

AUG promise

The Promise for me this August -and to all who feel it resonates:

Do not be afraid (fear visits; however, we need not let it become a resident!)

Stand firm (even if we shakiN)

and you will see the deliverance the LORDT will bring you today – sometimes, ok most times (!) “today” not necessarily the same w/de LAWWD…however, today, righchere (right here), in this very moment, we could see deliverance in even the smallest of ways -miAlways lookiN for it!

The oppressors you see today, you will never see again (this specific oppressor that has you down is already defeated by Heaven…fahEvAH! cue dat churchmuZack coz we jumpiN/danciN/praisiN now!).

Verse 13 of Chapter 14 from Exodus in the Holy Bible…lali paraphrase

I read and repeat dem verses many, many times…for comfort, for empowerment and in meditation to be still and remember…hear that word “remember” in the voice of Mufasa!

Common Day Hero: You are brilliant, resilient and I always appreciate your words of encouragement. Praying always for you, dearest Ba and dedicating this to you.

Light

The glass

through which you see the view outside

will also serve as a mirror

IF

you allow My Light to shine brightly.

The darkness allows you to see

the reflection of what I have created

and AM creating in you.

See past the initial reflection – there is much more.

SO much more.

I AM, the Great I Am, is at work here.

The darker it gets out there,

the more you may want to stay in here; however, I want you to willingly choose

to take My Light…out there.

I created Light for darkness. You need not see or understand.

Simply follow the sound of My voice.

The darkness within need not overwhelm you…let it rise to the warmth of My Light.

All will be well.

All is well.

The above came to me while on a retreat – 25 July 2014. Slightly revised 12 Nov 2024 (ten years!).

Common Day Hero: You are resilient in the face of deep adversity. I wish you needn’t experience all this and at the same time because of all this, your strength/stamina/fortitude increases. sigh. Still, I wish it weren’t this way. I am with you…in it and wrestling with Heaven about it all. Fierce Warrior, Daughter of the King, Beloved of Heaven, know this – we will overcome, we are overcoming and we have overcome. You have a village beside you, warring for you and loving you…always. Today, I dedicate this to you, Theja.

rocky

Don’t really have an explanation, but the movie Rocky is what came to mind today (10 FEB 2023). This quote just resonated in the moment. “You’re gonna eat lightning, you’re gonna crap thunder!” -Rocky, the 1976 movie!

I came across the above saved in my drafts and I immediately began weeping, yes weeping, not just a little cry…a shaking, sobbing, wailing caused by overwhelming sadness because my brother Mad/Maddy/Madison left earth in July and I never published this and I had written the dedication to him and MW; however, hadn’t shared it with them. sigh.

Now, here I sit, having difficulty grasping that our dear Maddy has really relocated. People all around ask how we are doing and I’m unclear what to say. Why do we ask others how they’re doing when the unthinkable, inexplicable and devastating has occurred?

Miss you Maddy. I know you’re happy and whole and free with Opa, Nonnie, Aunt Norma, Uncle Scott, GrandPa and GrandMa Kamp as well as many others on the other side.

Hugs, dear Maddy.

To all who know loss and grief, here…in it, with you. Hugs (or dap, if you prefer).

We are not alone in the sadness, anger, despair…all of it…including the moments of joy and laughter and celebrations as well…some chocolate, coffee, a slice of sugar, a cup of chai…together.

In it ALL…together.

Common Day Hero: You are so dearly loved and held in thoughts and prayers always. Opa’s work ethic, humor and curiosity live on through you. Today, I dedicate this post to you, my two vanilla brothers, MW and Mad.

feet first…

The enemy of our souls would like for us to focus on the external – the list is quite exhausting; however, a few examples are the way we look, or don’t…the size of our bag, bank account…and waist…the model and make and year of our vehicles, how much we place on our plates at a gathering, the way we believe others view us and on and on…

That dangerous journey down comparison lane leads to a sharp and unexpected turn (loop, really) on anxiety avenue which then has us careening down a noisy and bumpy few roads of fear and typically ends on an all-too-familiar but extremely unpleasant road of despair and then weS typically on repeat again.

The Divine focuses on the internal and invites us to do the same.

Whispers, on the daily, from The Divine:

I love you (exactly as you are).

You are adored (all day, eryDay!)

You are an image bearer…a reflection of all that is Divine.

IF we surrender to this journey of feeling it ALL, we’re given the opportunity to face each feeling. Feelings are valid and what is acknowledged/felt has the potential to be healed. I believe, in this human experience, we are healed and ever-healing as we choose therapy, art (dancing, drawing, singing, humming, rocking, cradling ourselves etc), time in nature (soaking in the sun, walking, jogging, running, reading), support groups, mindfulness, workshops/seminars, retreats, time for deep breathing, laughter (watching shorts/comedy), tears (just allowing ourselves to cry, sit and cry or lie down and cry, just cry…pour it all out), classes (anything that interests us now), primal screaming (into a pillow so as not to scare others!).

My experience has been that when we open our hearts and minds, the path will yield realizations for review, we can then implement what best helps (it can/may look different for each of us). We can uniquely experience the very essence of Solace, the Presence of the Prince of Peace/Yeshu, the fierce and kind, Holy Spirit/Amma and the Eternal embodiment of Love, Abba/Father.

Sometimes the journey can feel dark, darker than imaginable. Sitting with the dark has been healing for me and simultaneously, My Word is a lamp to your feet and a Light to the path (verse 105 in chapter 119 of the Book of Psalms in The Holy Bible). I learned that verse when I was quite young and through the years have been comforted by the Presence of The Word, especially in moments that seemed to come at me directly from hell. I hope it is a comfort to you as well, dearHeart.

Typically, the Light has been just enough for the next step. A reminder to Trust Heaven…Trust The Divine whispers…Trust the Voice of fierce and protective and Sweet Holy Spirit/Amma…Trust the impressions of Heaven on our hearts…Trust that cup of coffee, chai or hot chocolate! Even in the dark, I do not ask for clarity because I have committed to daily (actually, moment by moment) walk by faith. I Ask for an increase in Trust. I Ask for Fortitude and Wisdom and Joy in the journey.

Move forward, brave one, not because of clarity, but because of confidence in the One who carries when we can’t even stand, calms us when we can’t see/understand and comforts us while creating a way when there seems to be no way.

Feet first. Stand – if all you can do is stand…simply stand.

Face the feelings. Share – in a journal, with a group, in therapy.

Feel the entirety of it all. Suppress no more – let all the feelings surface.

Find healing of some sort for your heart and mind. Skim the surface, be rid of what’s not helpful. Screen and sift and secure what’s necessary for healing and health, overall.

Forward – step forward even if you can take just 1 step. It is significant -1 step! Here in it all, with you.

Common Day Hero: babyAriya, you bring such joy to everyone. The timing of the Divine sending you to our world has restored HOPE (Heavenly Oxygen Permeating Earth), renewed trust and redeemed joy to us. You are deeply loved and we pray your light continues to shine brightly always. Today, I dedicate this post to you…your very existence has us healing and moving forward.

cigar

Wrote this on 8 April, 2024, after visiting a cigar shop…

 

I AM the smoke inside your lungs

and

when you exhale,

I’m the residue

clinging

to the inner lining

the walls

of your chambers

coating the inside

with

my color and warmth

and

making my mark

so

you’ll always be mine

across

all timelines…

and galaxies

forever, mine

 

Common Day Hero: I cannot begin to describe all that is the make-up of this deep, at times, sharp pain. Sometimes, crushing…sometimes, overwhelming…the tears seemingly endless. I sob into my pillow so as not to make a sound, that can be heard. And amidst the pain on this path, there has also been joy. sigh. So, through the tears, I offer praise…for moments that felt like Heaven on earth. For lessons learned, RMA, I dedicate this to you.

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