Holes in My Ears

Good Morning DearHearts,™

There was a time my life included travelling to high end resorts and attending many fancy dinner parties.  My former husband’s business associations were the reason for this fancy lifestyle.  Please don’t think this is a complaint, there were many amazing experiences during this time in my life and in retrospect I was learning lessons but didn’t know it at the time.

I must admit many of the other couples we met had this abundant life experience for so long that it truly was their “normal”.  I was a new entry into this community and was not always comfortable because I was judging my belonging.  I doubt that anyone else judged me as harshly as I judged myself.  I didn’t wear the designer clothes or expensive jewelry, I obviously didn’t fit in. In spite of feeling like an outsider; I did make some lovely friendships from this group of people. There were four conventions or meetings each year and it was always nice to reconnect with my new friends.

During one of the conventions, several of my “annual companions” realized I did not have pierced ears. This was not something I ever thought about, you see I generally like to avoid self inflicted pain.  I actually try to avoid pain in general, call me crazy if you like.

There I was in a mall, somewhere in Arizona or perhaps it was California with four grown women who were acting like excited teenagers when they came up with the idea for me to get my ears pierced.  Everyone was laughing and looking for the perfect kiosk that would change my appearance and more importantly give me a reason to buy earrings.  My ego was basking in the attention and not wanting to disappoint or stop the fun, I agreed to get my ears pierced.

I cannot remember where the actual puncturing happened.  I do not remember who chose the earrings or who paid. I faintly remember wanting to bale after the first ear, but one earring was not in style back then. I remember having ice on my ears that evening and wondering why I had agreed to the adventure. I remember the next day receiving my first “grown-up” pair of earrings from one of the women.  My greatest memory however is of the camaraderie and laughter that surrounded that day.

Details fade but the feelings of happiness and friendship remain.

Think about a day you have spent with loved ones that was full of laughter and celebration. That day is in the past but the pure love and joy can be accessed anytime, because every loving memory remains forever in our mind. Every time we remember any loving experience we increase the vibration of joy, which is beneficial to all.

The acquisition of possessions often fuels our behavior.  We like to have mementos of meaningful moments to remind us of times gone by.  These souvenirs serve a purpose for a select amount of time.  However there comes a moment when it’s necessary to put aside or totally release these physical reminders. The marvelous thing is the actual reminiscence remains because it is not dependent on a touchstone.  The sweetest of times stay firmly in the recesses of our memory and are accessible always.

“Begin to practice the Holy Spirit’s use of time as a teaching aid to happiness and peace. Take this very instant now, and think of it as all there is of time.”[1]

I have decided to offer the one day workshop, “An Introduction to A Course in Miracles” again this October.  I will send out more details as they evolve. If you are interested in this, please contact me at Jstarmiracle@gmail.com

I hope all are completing a restful Summer.

AND

Remember there IS LOVE Here, Waiting to be Welcomed.

In Love, Light and Peace,

Janet Weissman

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[1] ACIM Text Chap. 15 9:4-5