A few days ago Dan’s fancy new phone sent him an EXTREME weather warning. We were gonna get some heat. It was correct. Our thermometer got to nearly 100 here at The Burrow. My father called in the early evening, saying that he thought they were definitely into triple digits. Obviously, I went on a bike ride.
Wait, what?! Yes. Yes, I did. I pedaled off into the sweltering fumes of the afternoon. Because I’m ridiculous and clearly have no life preservation skills. Or, maybe it just didn’t feel that bad. And I knew that I could take it easy, stay on the shady side of the road, and one of my errands was inside a place with air conditioning. I got back, and was fine. Red-faced and VERY freaking sweaty. But perfectly fine.
Some re-arranging of the carrying gear.
As my mother-in-law would say, there were people conspicuous by their absence. Not dog one in the free-roaming pet areas. No skaters at the bowl. Not a single pan-handling hobo on their regular corners. And a serious lack of other cyclists out on the paths. Clearly I was one of the only hearty stupid desperate over-heated folks out and about.
Before I left though, I watered my daughter’s dog. And he was none to happy about it.
“Really, Nana?! Was that actually necessary?”
This is him seeking higher ground, in hopes of me not observing where he went. Ha! Not only did I notice him, but I took a phone photo too.
Sprinkling my (adorable but kinda itchy and smelly) Grand Dog was not the purpose for this afternoon’s hose chores though. This new crop that I’m working on was. (Just the stuff in the big yellow pot, the other greenery is all Emmy’s.)
Sprouting right before our eyes!
When I was a child my mother taught me how to grow radishes. They were my favorite thing to pluck out of the ground and eat with barely a quick rinsing. And they come up FAST. The lettuces are about all done now, so I’ve moved on to these guys. They were called “rainbow” variety on the package, and I can’t wait to see what they look like.
On our card altar right now we’ve been given a really important sign. And because of the wording, I’ll be doing a re-write, directly following the guidebook’s definition.
“Accept Heaven’s Help
You’ve prayed for help, so get out of the way and let Heaven help you.
You have asked, ‘what should I do next?’ This card responds, ‘ trust that your prayers have been heard and answered.’ Simply rest and retreat for now. After all, you prayed for Divine intervention, so step aside and let Heaven intervene, as this is the help you prayed for.
You can assist the process initiated by your prayers through quiet contemplation. Ask Heaven to give you very clear, easily understandable guidance, letting you know if you need to take any action. In the meantime, enjoy knowing your angels and guides surround you and your situation with loving care.”
Now, let’s try our own, more all-encompassing revision, beginning with the title.
Accept The Assistance You Are Offered.
You have asked for help, so get out of the way and let the Universe provide it.
When we ask what to do next, the answers and responses will always be there. Life is about giving and receiving, so now sit back and wait for the result to appear. When we require aid, it is provided, we need only accept, acknowledge, and be thankful.
We can assist the process initiated by our pleas through quiet contemplation. When we ask outloud for very clear, easily understood guidance, we get it. But we must be open to receiving the signs as well as the help. It’s important that we listen and watch for the messages which tell us what more we can be doing.
In the meantime, we are able to simply enjoy knowing that our Team and all of the positive beings throughout the Universe surround us and our situations with loving care.
I really like this illustration, even if it is so bird-heavy. I get where the artist is going, so I’m overlooking the aviary aspect. And hey, mermaids! So, I’m happy. Also? Really, how cool is it when we are told that we’re being heard and being helped? WAY. Way cool, that’s how cool.
Today’s Deck:
Magical Mermaids And Dolphins Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue
Julie – I love you!!
Accept The Assistance You Are Offered.
You have asked for help, so get out of the way and let the Universe provide it.
I woke up today and I was happy. This kind of proves my poiht.
It is good to be happy.
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I love you too.
And yes,
it is VERY good to be happy.
J
9:55 p.m.
8-5-12
This card makes me think of this story: A man was caught in his house in a terrible flood. Having great faith in God he climbed to his roof and prayed for rescue. A person in a canoe came by and said to climb in. “No,” he answered, “God will save me.” The waters came higher. A person in a motorboat came by and said to climb in. “No,” the man answered, “God will save me.” The waters came still higher. A helicopter came by to rescue him. “No, God will save me.” The waters came still higher, swept him off his roof and he drowned. Later, in heaven the man asked God, “I prayed and prayed and had faith that you would save me. Why didn’t you save me?” God answered, “I sent you a canoe, a motorboat and a helicopter. What more do you want?”
So I guess the moral of the story is to recognize and take the help we get even if it’s not in the form we were expecting.
Wow! 100 degrees! I didn’t think it got that hot where you are. I’m ready for summer to be done.
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This is one of my FAVORITE stories of all time!!! But when I tell it, there are cuss words,
and they come from Mr and Mrs God.
It only gets that hot about every other year, and for only a very few days.
J
10:01 p.m.
8-5-12
I have always loved this story! Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful story! Thank you!
I love the card and will show more appreciation for the assistance given. Thanks for the reminder. And Karen I had read that story somewhere recently and thought it was marvelous. Thanks for that reminder too. : )
Julie, take it easy. You aren’t used to that kind of heat. Me, I’m an old pro. : ) If you continue to go out in it though, make sure you double up on your water intake.
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If I doubled up, I’d be very close to poisoning.
Funny you said this though, I was thinking of how I’ve been kind of conditioning in a way. Each day being out there, and getting used to warmer temperatures. Maybe I WAS all prepared for the near 100 day!
J
10:21 p.m.
8-5-12
Being able to receive help is one of the lessons I think I was supposed to learn this time around, and I fervently hope that I don’t need another reminder…We were on 2 wheels yesterday too…ours had engines, however. VERY hot in the valley, much cooler on the coast.
And a hearty second to Robena about the hydration aspect of being out in the heat. DAMHIK.
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I don’t know what those initials stand for, but I am never without my water. Never. So, no worries.
J
10:26 p.m.
8-5-12
I’ll add my comments on being careful because you aren’t used to that kind of heat. I’ve made myself sick on more than one occasion since I’ve been in Houston (most notably the first summer) due to not getting enough water during the day.
I like the part in the card description about asking for “very clear, easily understood guidance.” I don’t do subtle very well so I need this.
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See above replies regarding my diligent hydration.
And you know how good I am at resting. Not a chance I’m EVER going to push too hard.
J
10:29 p.m.
8-5-12
(Will the internet hold long enough for this to post?…)
Yay! for you going out in the heat! I’ll jump on the ‘more water’ boat. You may not like your weight, but, damn girl, you’re certainly healthy!
I hope for clear guidance as well. I tend to get single minded when moving forward.
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The internet held up! And during the retrograde even. See? THOSE are the signs and bonuses we need to stay alert for.
J
10:35 p.m.
8-5-12
Well, I really needed that message. Interesting timing…
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The PERFECT timing.
J
10:39 p.m.
8-5-12
I see people around here continuing their walking / running / biking despite the fact that we had 100s for days and now 90s for days. My brother and sil spend more time outside than in – no matter what the weather. You are not alone. Still – be careful!
Nice message. Gonna be on the lookout for help and be grateful for it.
Will you quit torturing poor, abused Max? LOL You recognize the sarcasm, right?
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I recognized it immediately! Today he thought I was going to force him into Granny’s wee pool.
J
10:44 p.m.
8-5-12
I love radishes … used to eat them fresh from Mamaw’s garden. Nowadays they give me the kind of heartburn that would allow me to spit fire like a dragon, which is cool but painful. I may eat some anyway …
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Bastards! How dare they?
(Chew up some papaya enzymes right after, ask at your local health-food store or google around for them. They are super awesome for smooth digesting. And really yummy.)
J
10:56 p.m.
8-5-12
Very timely card for me, and though I wasn’t expecting what came, I am listening to my guides and accepting it (unlike the man in Karen B’s story).
Poor, mad Max! LOL!
In my version it sounds more like:
“I sent you two boats, a canoe, and a fucking helicopter! What more do you want?!”
So yeah,watch for those signs.