Recently I was reminded on my phone of a photo memory of my late Father, Joe on his 90th birthday celebration. The picture is at Easter time and he is with my Mom, Sally and all the great grandkids are gathered on or around them. Most were babies and I remember how hard it was to get all 9 of them in the picture. There were the wiggles, the need to be held by mommy, the willing posers and the unhappy. It is a picture of a truth, in a time of the past that felt like a forever reality at the time. A memory I remember like yesterday, yet the kids are all older now. 1 in college, a few more in high school and another with us that was not born at the time. Time moves on.
These memories remind me of when my parents used to reflect on their parents and times of the past. I find myself in the same place looking at this photo. When we were living in our past, it felt frozen in time. The kids would be young forever, every year we would celebrate another birthday, another Easter. Now it feels like something special I will never have again. It doesn’t make me sad, but makes me realize that right now isn’t forever. It too will soon be a memory.
Today I am faced with the task to remember, what I feel today motivates memories of the future. It helps solidify the path of a memory, both good and bad, because nothing is perfect. Creating includes the not knowing becoming dreams of the future. Today I miss family, I realize moving forward, the only memories I create with my dad are memories of the past motivating tomorrow. Today, I wished I woke up feeling clearer in the head and had less body pain. Today I realize I didn’t eat as well as I should have yesterday creating how I feel today. I must forge ahead and dream about what I want, not let the reluctance or fear stop me. I must let happiness be my motivator, for to get happiness, I must be happiness. To have peace, I must be peaceful. To get through the hard times, I must turn to determination, because now is a veil and won’t last forever. What I allow to motivate me today, creates tomorrow which will soon be a distant reality.
Let’s draw a card to see what the Oracle deck wants to tell us about motivating memories: I drew “Soul Mates” from the Wisdom of the Oracle Cards by Collette Baron-Reid. The essential meaning from the guidebook is as follows: Harmonious partnerships, love, friendship, companionship, a relationship fostering personal growth. I will quote the beginning of the Oracle’s message as well for you to ponder on. “You are meant to evolve and transform with the companionship of others. Certain people enter into your life in order to take you to the next level of healing, consciousness and authenticity. It is always a reciprocal experience, although the results for each of you will vary. You know these people by the strong pull drawing you toward them—-and sometimes by the strong aversion to them initially too. Soul mates can be friends for life, or remain in your life for a only a short time. No matter what, you will be changed in ways you can’t possibly fathom now. Pay attention to these people today, they are your greatest gifts.”
Remember what you create today will guide you to tomorrow and be a lasting memory for life. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Be wise to your motivations as they are your guiding light to your outcomes. Take time to get quiet and hear the innate wisdom and spiritual guidance which is the gift of your now.
Peace & Love, Susan