What a busy and serendipitous week-did ya notice? I often think the stars and planets accelerate and try to get "things" done before a big holiday week when the race consciousness connects differently. Not to mention that Mercury goes direct on Monday. Hallelujah and Praise the Law.
For those blog readers who are connected to Pacific CRS, this is a big weekend. There is the wonderful, annual Thanksgiving Taize service on Sunday followed by an important Town Hall meeting to detemine the future of the church. Understandably, a lot of energy surrounds all this. I encourage this as a time for more prayer and meditation. Even though I no longer work or serve at the church, I am still a member and I still have strong ties to say the least. Although I feel that the highest choice for all concerned is that I not attend the meeting (no, I will not be showing up incognito in a trench coat, hat and sunglasses--been there, done that). I will continue to add my prayers, my deep breaths; surrrender and trust the powerful activity of God to be fully present for one and all.
On another note, I am working on some new ideas and projects -including a new web site and a new blog. I don't have all the details or the graphics worked out as yet, but I do hope to launch both in the very near future. I am also very pleased to have back in my charge the animal kinship website and will need to get that up and running again, too.
One of the reasons this blog exists-- a breath space in time-- is for you to pause and reflect; take a breath and become mindful and aware and grateful and loving. Yeah, all those good things we teach and preach.
And what a perfect upcoming week this is for getting into a state of grace and gratitude.
Onward.
From peace,
RDD
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The Sunday meeting is over. You would have been proud of everyone at the church. It was a very well conducted meeting and every single person attending (it was a good turn-out too) had the opportunity to give their opinions and ask questions.
Jessie, John, Patti, Suzette, John K, Ruth, Carol, and Donna all played integral parts in making the meeting interesting, progressive, and business-like. But the community atmosphere never wavered during the tough questions and tender moments.
Twice, the membership voted against the call for an immediate vote, wanting to make sure that everyone that wanted to say something was given that chance. It was crystal clear to most everyone at the end of the discussion what Spirit needed us to do and what action we must take (Treat and move your feet!). 95% of the members that were present voted for the same action.
I am so proud to be part of the Pacific Church community. I will be just as proud to be part of this community under any name (As Bob Dean said, "A rose is a rose.") Thank you Reverend Duchess Dale for getting the people at Pacific Church of Religious Science through the hardest times this church will ever know as a church community. It is time for all of us to express our "gratitude" to God for this 5- year long learning experience and the great things we gained from our journey.
I will always remember that meeting and the looks on each face as we prayed and held hands. I recognized that God was right there in that room and in every person. It is time for the next phase of this mystic journey. I can hardly wait!
Sunday was a difficult day.It was wrought with some anxiety for me. I was beginning to feel whiney and emotional. Went to my meditation point to pray for the church and for myself. I had a movie in my head with flashbacks of my time at Pacific Church. I was getting teary. Then on my walk, I saw Ruby & Lobo walking with their dad. Lobo saw me a few yards behind him and he stopped and looked at me. Really looked. Then he sat down. He kept looking at me and wouldn''t move forward. I could honestly tell he wanted to connect with me. As I got closer to him, he began to smile, stuck his tongue out and was panting a bit. I knelt down and talked to him and pet him. He did not want me to leave. Let me add, this is not typical behavior for Lobo. Of course, within a few moments, I was so out of my poor-little-me crap and in joyous present time with this three-legged, wonder dog. When I knew it was enough, I got up and went my way. They marched on up to Dan's porch for their morning biscuits and Lobo looked back over his shoulder at me and I smiled and thanked him for being my messenger and reminder. All was well after all and everything was working out just fine for everyone.
Oh how I love those angel animals who fill our lives and teach us better than anyone I know.
And indeed the day went well--even with my tears.
I, too am proud of how the church has moved forward. I know firsthand how hard this Board has worked to do the right thing for the church.
Kudos and blessings to one and all on their vote and their forthcoming new endeavour.
In ight and with joy,
Rev. Duchess
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