Joyous Thanksgiving! There is much to be grateful for even in these changing times - or shall I say, especially in these changing times. In this newsletter, I would like to offer a perspective that may cultivate prosperous feelings. Like Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchett in the movie " Scrooge " one can feel abundant just by feeling grateful for what one does have and then more blessings are bestowed.

Wisdom has said, " those that have, more shall be given too, and those that have not more shall be taken away " and " a grateful heart haveth much." What this means is that if you acknowledge what is present in your life, more will come - this applies to both positive focus and negative.

With the blaring news about economy and recession and global crisis, this is not a time to turn a blind eye, but instead to ask the right questions: Who is the Source of your abundant supply? What are you grateful for, really? Has money really run out or are the resources being funneled elsewhere? Are there changes you need to make in your life to shift how the current of finances flow to you? What do you want to give to contribute to making the world a better place?

Abundance and prosperity are not just about money, but about experiences, acceptance and appreciation of what is already in your world.

I would like to invite you to remember that forgiveness is also an opportunity for giving. When one forgives, one is offering up to the Universe that which one does not wish to hold onto any longer. Keep that in mind when encountering the old familial programing, so heavily laden this time of year. Just be grateful your issues are showing up so you can offer them up to your Higher Power and let them go. Then you'll have more room for true light source and love and healthy relationships and opportunities to enter. One has to make a space, an opening for good to come. And gratefulness and forgiveness help to magnetize that good to you.

Enjoy the little things in life - fresh air, sunshine, rainfall and bird songs, the color of a scarf as it blows in the wind, a warm bowl of tasty soup, a couple embracing on a street corner. Practice saying, " yes" to what you see that you desire and it will begin to magnetize itself to you.

What are you grateful for?

I am grateful for you who is reading this now. You who are here with me, bringing light and love and truth onto our dear planet Earth. You who has the courage to grow and create your reality. You who is on this wild ride through the end of time as we know and of which many ancient prophesies have spoken. You who are doing your part to mend the sacred hoop - to add your presence to the Unity Grid. Yes,I am grateful.

These are amazing times - be grateful for what is falling away. It is the dross of old outmoded times that we don't need anymore. Let it go, release it all and say, " Thank you."

With infinite blessings and love,
Holly Shantara                        
                                                                 

Before the election, the mood was intense, charged but intentional none the less. An article came in my in e-mail that affirmed what I was feeling. It was from the Grandmothers Speak - November Message.  I wanted to share it in my next newsletter as it is good to be informed as to the hidden trends or the message behind current events.

Currently is now the resurgence of the sacred feminine, being held and honored by the Grandmothers, as we honor them as well.  Men are having a hard time, especially with their hearts, as the old systems are crumbling. The patriarchal system and the men have not had a heart-centered public model in a while. They are needing to create their own. We needed a president, a symbol of sorts, different from the old guard, a man of heart, a man of color, that was connected and valued his heart, his family, and his grandmother. Men need this example, as they are being called to come into their heart without the judgements of the old way - to be warriors still, but of the heart.

No matter who you voted for or what your preferences are, know there is Divine Purpose in all of this. Be compassionate on your men as they are changing and have to, from the inside out, as awkward and inexperienced as they seem.  Women's strength is growing and wisdom must be shared. Honor your man's heart and accept his need to grieve and fight and stray from the new as he is letting go of the old. Yet do not compromise yourself to do so. We are spreading the light and the grandmothers are casting the net. We are all stewards and caretakers of the earth. 

Women all over the world are passing on the Grandmothers' Empowerment to women and Cloak of Comfort to men.

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Opportunities have been presented to me as well. I am invited to join some dear friends in Bali, Indonesia over the holidays. I will be gone Dec. 20 - Jan. 6th. For this reason, I will not be in California in December. However, I will be back in the Bay Area for a visit mid-March.

Up and coming, I will be offering my first Theater of The Soul Retreat (web site to come) in Sedona, with my co-facilitator and dear friend Eileen Mary to welcome Springtime in the first weekend of May. If you are wanting to birth your creative expression, intuition and imagination in an arena that will leave you more rejuvenated and connected to who you truly are, then this retreat will be for you. We already have the space reserved at Angel Valley Retreat Center. I will keep you updated on developments.

Again, I encourage you to take advantage of my Holiday Coaching Special. If you need guidance or assistance integrating your life in any way, or to get a fresh perspective for 2009, then gift yourself or one you love.

Have a peaceful and grateful closing of 2008, because 2009 is going to be a wild ride.

 

In gratitude,

 

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Acceptance

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