EVERYTHING REALLY DOES WORK OUT

I am sitting here, in my sweet little dining room, looking out onto the lake, looking around at my dogs, my beautiful home, and all the touches that make my home, feel .....a ......home.....to me... and .......given all of my personal experiences recently, you would have to say.........HOW THE HELL DID YOU...GABRIELA?

EVERY THING WORKS OUT.

It may get scary, it may get hairy, it may take you to the moon and back, to figure out, to conjure up the how's, the whys, and all that needs to be looked at, to be able to get it all, to trust that you really WILL be taken care of, and that it all is just a process of doing some stuff for yourself.

Really, at some point you hafta look at why things are happening right? I mean, you don't have to, but I think it would be wise to check it out. You certainly can't blame him or her, or any other circumstance. It can be valid, trust me, there ARE valid situations that tell you, HAY, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO FEEL THIS WAY OR THAT WAY, but at some point you put that crutch down, and say,"OK, what do I need to do to get out of this mess?"

I have never experienced such a marching forward, plunging into the great big abyss, that has no answer, no comfort, no assurance whatsoever.

How about you?

There aren't many people to support your trek. And, if you do, you are a very lucky person, that you have someone to support you, that has no attachments, that will stand by your side, with no expectations, no wants, no needs, no nothin.

Call me if you have a spare.

Nonetheless, in all of life's color and flames, EVERYTHING REALLY DOES WORK OUT.

It doesn't mean that it will be easy, or that you won't feel sad, or depressed, or feel like you have failed in some way, or maybe ran short of a few things...........it doesn't matter.

The great thing is, is that there is NO WRONG in this game. Not by my rules anyway. (oh my god, I said I had a rule!!) There WILL be a few people laughing at that statement, I can hear them now). Easy guys.

There is no wrong because however we choose to handle things, we certainly will be given the opportunity to make it work, or mend something, or heal something, or forgive, or let go, or surrender, whichever best suits you.

It is never what it seems. I tell you that from my heart.

Even in the midst of some heavy stuff, I claim my part. Hay, I take responsibility for this, but THIS OVER HERE? I will not.

Learn, to discern.

Take hold of your stuff, and claim what is YOURS.

It's not a big deal. Just claim it, and move on, with a greater awareness. It is such a cool, cool way to live, so long as you can discern, and genuinely trace what IS YOURS.

No matter what your situation, IT WILL WORK OUT GUYS. I HOLD A HARD CORE PROMISE ON THAT ONE.

I am not much of a gambler, but I will gamble that statement for each and every one of you, that it will, truly will, ALWAYS, work out for you.

Someone out there really does watch out for you.

Cozy up to the name you want it to be, God, the Universe, The Source, any which name that makes you feel at home, that is what I want you to call it. As long as you feel safe, assured, and comfortable in your skin, with what you have named, what you have "labeled" your own decision, as to what makes you feel happy. I am there with you, to support that.

I'm looking around again, and silently saying THANK YOU. Thank you for allowing me the space in this vortex of freedom.

Thank you for the freedom of speech, the freedom to go and come as I please, and for the knowing that everything works out because we are loved.

Yes, we are loved by so many, seen, and unseen.

We will never go unnoticed, and never skipped over.

There is too, too much to talk about on this subject. I'd better leave you with this for now, otherwise we'd both get overwhelmed by the mere thought of "just being".

How funny, and silly. "I am overwhelmed by being".

Are we crazy? Have we just not gotten it yet?

Man, I am a student............. a big huge student that doesn't know diddly squat.

I hope to remain open to new suggestions, new ways, and always, always, an open heart that will embrace, any and all things.

If that happens, I"m smooth sailin.

My heart is huge and shares it with you all tonight.

I wish my hugs could reach you all at the same time.

Goodnight and God bless.

I love you.

Gabriela

TONIGHT.......

I went on some very, very long walks with my dogs.

Sounds very simple, and maybe even boring. "She took her dogs out", yuk, it was hot, what a chore....... who knows.

After work, I truly cannot wait to get home to these guys. I become such a little kid, and, the kid, adult, that I am, I rush home and smother them in so much love, they probably might be saying something in dog language about their mom, like we did, as kids, when our mom bragged about us, or drooled over how cute we were....it's the same thing. I laugh to myself a lot.

I took each dog, one by one, on a little trek. I cannot tell you what that trek does for me, let alone, watching them, in their glory in the great outdoors.

Tonight, if any of you were outside, I hope to god that you noticed the gazillion stars that were out. It is in those moments that I say, "Why do I even question anything?". There are so many mysteries, so many wonderment's, so many things, about life, and our existence here, that you wonder how the hell we can even have anything to say about anything.

Truly, you look up, like tonight, and you ponder all sorts of thoughts, and you look at that mystical sky, and you truly wonder, what the hell is actually happening here?

I intended to take only one dog tonight, but I was so mesmerized by the sky and what it had to offer, I took all four, and paced the decadent streets with a fervor that, even I, have to question in the morning.

So many thoughts about this amazing life, the little things, like watching a goat eat grass, my dog peeking around the corner because he sees a little fawn in the bush, and the crush he has for the next 10 minutes, the multitude of stars that speak a language I actually get, the lowering of the sun onto my deck, to let me know, it is the end of one more day............just stuff, but important, great, stuff that keeps you alive.

I couldn't keep my eyes off the stars, and how it keeps you in perpetual state of awe.

It's important time for me, to check everything out, see how it is all going, and if there needs to be any changes, or something needs to get balanced, or I need a bit of this, or a bit of that.............it's perfecting the stew, ya know? Taste it...... roll it around on your tongue, and see what it is that you need to make that stew kick ass! (language.....remember.........NJ..... OK, gimme some room. xoxo

When is the last time you actually went for a walk by yourself? Do you? Can you?

Or, why don't you?

Shut the neighborhood down man............ get acquainted, get good with people and chalk this whole thing, called life, up, chalk it up as your life homework............ let go, grab a hold of THE NOW, and if you don't look at those damn stars tonight, I will personally grab a hold of you and shake you.

DON'T POSTPONE WHAT CAN BE MAGNIFICENT RIGHT NOW, FOR SOMETHING LATER. THE GRASS REALLY ISN'T GREENER, its just trust me on that one.

Love
Who's your momma?

If we could sit and talk, I would
LIFE IS HAPPENING NOW.

PEACE, IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS.

PEACE.

It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be

CALM IN YOUR HEART.

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ROCKIN AND ROLLIN WITH CHANGE

There is never a good formula for what it takes to mesh with change of any sort, especially if it isn't something you had planned on. Well, even if you did plan on it, nothing ever goes quite the way you had planned, and there is always SOME bump in the road that you will have to spontaneously deal with, so, I guess it all winds up working out to be the same, really. Give or take a few bumps.

You know the saying, "When it rains, it pours?" It happens! I raise my hand, I stand up, I pledge, I attest to, I ...........can go on and on, about change, and from every angle. Chosen, not chosen, bumps, bumps, and more bumps............. oh, and did I mention............bumps? Yea, cuz, change, has that middle name.

Hay, they could be good bumps too. It doesn't always have to be bad bumps. Bumps could simply mean there are a ton of things to "do" and they may be good, but they are A LOT of things, and could possibly be rendered, a bump. Could be pain in the butt, could be overwhelming, could be "not enough time for this", but you bare down anyway..........it is all sorts of things wrapped up into one.

I am learning that, I am in cess pool of change, that in all of it's disguises, are good........really good changes, and challenging, might I add, but good.......it stretches the soul, the imagination, the brain, and your courage to stay true to yourself in all of it.

I don't want to get hard. Hardened by the challenges that life brings. I want to embrace them, learn from them and move forward with a confidence that evokes pride and strength, and a soft heart, not someone who is all cozied up in a suit of steel armor. Not someone who has to constantly wear her boxing gloves to get from point A to point B. And if point A has me wearing boxing gloves, and then by the time I get to Z, I still have those same gloves on? I might want to check the status of my whereabouts, to see if I need a change of costume.

ROCK AND ROLL WITH CHANGE. Stay strong and go for what you love with pride and joy. You can buckle down and go with the flow, be soft, but be firm in your intentions, and..........don't let people tear you down. You know what your path is, you know what your heart is. It is up to you to keep yourself in alignment with who you are and where you want to go.

If you can't seem to get there at this moment, do what you can to stay true, stay connected, and never give up the ultimate plan that you are painting on your canvas. Paint it clear, and also, be present with what is in your life at the moment. It is there for a reason, embrace it, learn from it and take those lessons with you, because I am sure you will use them on your little journey, otherwise, I really don't think they would be there.

Take the plunge.

I believe in you.

Believe in yourself too, cuz when it comes down to it, you really are, your one and only, true best friend!

You have someone with you, on your side,
always,

G

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REMAINING TRUE TO YOU

I know this is a wide scope, a whole huge area to cover, but within the lines, you can probably apply it to each and every category there is.

Where do you feel that you are compromising your TRUE SELF? Not adhering to exactly who you are?

Is it work? Is it your friendships? Is it in your personal relationships?

Are you not living by your own set of standards, and allowing others to set the tone for YOUR LIFE? What are your own standards? Really? What are they? Write them down for god's sake! It is not a silly thing to do. Sit and write down what your own personal standards are, and see what your life executes now, and see, if, in fact, they match up.

It is a constant process, something that you don't just do once. It is like gardening. You till the soil to make sure things are growing, and if not, you re-evaluate and see if you need some Miracle Grow, or you just need to find a new gardening device.

What is it that IS NOT IN ALIGNMENT?

Make a list. Go.........right now and get a pen and paper. I'm not goin' anywhere.

Find the goods. You'll be happy to see it all on paper, look at it, and go........"oh, what was I thinking?" I don't wanna be doing that? Here, I'll just change things up a bit.
And you may do that with your whole list, or maybe just 2. Either way, is not a good or a bad, it is just an alignment happening. Getting the "car" tuned up so it runs right sort of thing.

Check it out. It's a good thing, those tune ups. Let's us know if we're drivin' the right car or not.

Get in the drivers seat, and actually drive to where you want to go.

Yourself, is waiting, for yourself! Don't dissapoint.........your.........self!

Goodnight my friends.

You are my heart.

G

SAYING YES..........

.........sometimes when you feel like saying no, really works out in the wash.

How often do we get stuck in our routine, doing what we normally do? Sometimes it feels really good to just say, "OK, I am going to do this or that", and even if you are guilt ridden, thinking you need to be doing your regular thing, or that you need to be somewhere else, or really, anything else, other than what you are choosing to do, can be so freeing, so unbelievably freeing.

I came out of my little shell tonight. Said yes to a situation and I feel so humbled by my time spent doing something so simple with someone.

What I love about it is that there really wasn't anything happening. The night was beautiful, simple things were shared, and loving how it feels to be so nuetral, so calm in your being, and to be with someone else, in that energy is so releiving, so sweet, and so safe. I am so grateful for my short time spent tonight, with an incredible person who mirrors innocence in the way of, Hay, you are who you are, and I am, who I am, and it is all good, no other thought about it. And, you wind up going home, adoring the naturalness of that relating, and going...hmmmmm.......... where are the rest of the people in the world like this? It doesn't matter to me, as long as there is at least one........I'm good to go!

I am grateful for saying yes to so many things these days, even when I scream NOOOOOOOOO!

I have to decipher in those moments whether it is the little scared person that doesn't want to change, or the person who actually likes change, but has to get a grip, and taste it for a second, and then say....ok, we're good. Let's go!
Kind of like I am when I go to the Shore........... I wanna say Jersey Shore, cuz it fits, but any shore will do.......... you walk down to the edge of the water, say, "Oh, Shit, it's too cold", and you run your little butt back a few steps. But then you just go on, knowing it will be fine if you just do it, and get right on in there and jump in. After I do it, I am so fine, so ready to jump the next wave.

So it is with saying yes to things that immediately say no. If you step on over and just look the bull in the eye, you will see, that bull ain't so tough! And you forge forward. And......you make it to the other side.............and............safely.............. to boot!

Embrace the word YES! Say yes, even if you think NO. Always be a yes, and in your YES, you might objectively choose NO, but at least you said yes first and evaluated the situation.

In saying YES.............you leave all doors wide open, and leave your being subject to great change, and in great change, there is transformation............and in great transformation, there is a vulnerable soul that was willing..............

That is all there is ever needed................. to just be willing.

After that, the road of your evolution is ever changing, and you are never, ever the same.

THAT IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT!

Goodnight my sweet friends......... you are a blessing to me...........every night............. really........every moment............ if it weren't for you, there would be no blog............ because each one I send this out to, has ignited my soul, and allowed me to dig a bit deeper into myself, to share the most intimate parts of myself, out loud, and be ok with it.

That, is amazing to me.

Thank you for being in my life!

I love you.

Gabriela

NO EDITING

Please don't edit who you are! To me, there are no exceptions, but then again, there are rules and regulations, everywhere you turn.

Be who you are! I know there is a place and time for everything, but, you should not have to edit who you are and what you believe in, for a rule.

There isn't much else to be said, after that sentence.

Think about it!