Will write my thoughts on this shortly....
Every person has his/her limit, boundaries. It varies from person to person.
Some people have shorter limits/boundaries in certain areas, while some in other areas. The defining boundaries, must be due to our varied soul journeys, the lessons we have to learn I think, although I am not sure. Also when someone crosses that line/ boundary, we may end up hurting people, sometimes knowingly, purposely and sometimes unknowingly. Although we need to remember at all times, that If a person crosses that/our boundary we can speak, but we should keep our hand on our heart and then speak with love in our heart/mind so that the message of us being displeased goes across honestly and we are not beating around the bush (speaking indirectly), but at the same time the hurt is lowered. A lot of times I realize that when someone crosses our line, we have an upper edge, some kind of power over that person. But at the same time we should not 'misuse' that power! There are only a few trips that have been 'relaxing' and enjoyable. Which is such a rare thing - Usually we need a vacation from a vacation.
Goa you really surprised me !! The last time I visited Goa was as a 12-13 year old. That trip was forgettable. Sightseeing at the beaches in the heat (terrible) , the n-number of temples which I hardly remember. But this time around it was completely different. I wanted my parents to enjoy this relaxing trip along with me. And it was a memorable trip for all of us. It started with a wonderful hotel that was so close to Siquerim beach (one end of Goa), a wonderfully clean , sparsely populated beach. The time we reached was early evening, so me and mom sat at the beach with the wind blowing in our face and it was so refreshing.This time we planned not to visit all the beaches , especially in the hot afternoon sun. And it was a good decision. The beaches of Goa are so clean, such a far cry from Mumbai. Miramar beach which was in the center of Panjim city was clean too. We sat and enjoyed the sunset there. Can never think of sitting at Juhu Beach in Mumbai especially because of the garbage. Sad! Or else would never have to visit Goa. Wish things change soon and we could sun-tan on Juhu beach. Well, not really sun-tan but atleast enjoy the fresh breeze. :)) The walk at Fort Aguada was a peaceful walk during early evening, sans the heat. And to come back and enjoy evening tea sitting at our open hotel space facing the beach, with the Arabian sea waves gushing (it was high tide then) and the wind blowing , it was absolutely heaven. Nature showing off its beauty! This time we planned to visit only the two main temples and only that one famous church, It was a good decision since we didnt want to rush and sight see each and every tourist spot, we wanted to make this trip exclusive. Mom was happy visiting the Mangeshi and ShantaDurga temples :) and then off we went to St. Francis church, The temples are well known family deities of the GSB community. At The Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, although we didn't get to see the famous St. Francis body (it is put out for display only once a year, I think, and a large number of people throng to see it) that has stayed without much deterioration, the pictures that they had put up of the body on display, made me wonder that although it was amazing that the body has stayed in that un-deteriorated state for so long, but was it really worthwhile? Oh, well! The spice garden and the walk in those "woods" was also fun, especially seeing all the spices that we use in our cooking "live". Although the entrance fee is a little steep, I did enjoy visiting it. Its like if you decide to enjoy a place, you will, no matter what. And then how can I forget the cashews with the skin on them. Just love the Goa cashews. The boat ride on Mandvi river with loud music in the background was forgettable though. Overall, it was a trip with loads of fun, relaxation and family time. Next trip that I would like to make is to a place like Dive-agar (beach village) or so and stay at a local's house and eat the local food. Although I have been there earlier, visiting it again, would be fun. Goa, you have hooked me on to beaches, Funny, me who never enjoyed beaches! :)) Now I know why people enjoy Goa so much. I have hardly read or heard of normal people seeing or speaking with Ascended masters. It is said that it is difficult for a master who has ascended to 'descend' to our level energetically. But then how did Yogananda meet and speak with Babaji, Yukteshwar Giri. Also people have met Mahavtar Babaji. How did that happen?
Also why cant we speak and see our loved ones who have crossed over? Is it because they dont know how to materialize? I have wondered the authenticity if seeing "feathers" so often around me really mean that spirit is especially around, helping and does it mean anything??
I am reading this book - 'Three "Only" Things' by Robert Moss who teaches about dreams and how to track them and understand them to be messages from our higher soul or ascended masters, etc. and how to use them as guidance in our daily life. In this , he mentions about how recurring symbols and recurring coincidences can be tracked as meaning "something". I can relate then that its not about just seeing a feather once in a while, but the recurring feathers could be symbols of spirit strongly around certain times, encouraging .... symbolically as spirit cannot display to the eyes directly. |
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