Think of the Soul--A Poem by RW Emerson

THINK OF THE SOUL
Think of the Soul;
I swear to you that body of yours gives proportions to your Soul
somehow to live in other spheres; I do not know how, but I know it is so.
Think of loving and being loved; I swear to you, whoever you are,
you can interfuse yourself
With such things that everybody that sees you shall look longingly upon you.
Think of the past; I warn you that in a little while others will find their past in you and your times.
The race is never separated – nor man nor woman escapes;
All is inextricable – things, spirits, Nature, nations, you too from precedents you come.
Recall the ever-welcome defiers (The mothers precede them;)
Recall the sages, poets, saviors, inventors, lawgivers, of the earth;
Recall Christ, brother of rejected persons – brother of slaves, felons, idiots, and of insane and diseased persons.
Think of the time when you were not yet born;
Think of times you stood at the side of the dying;
Think of the time when your own body will be dying.
Think of spiritual results,
Sure as the earth swims through the heavens, does every one of its objects pass into spiritual results.
Think of manhood, and you to be a man;
Do you count manhood, and the sweet of manhood, nothing?

Think of womanhood, and you to be a woman;
The creation is womanhood; Have I not said that womanhood involves all?
Have I not told how the universe has nothing better than the best womanhood?

Written 1856 by Ralph Waldo Emerson

This idea still applies today.
Think of your own soul, what does it long for today? Mine is longing for expression.

The Storms of Life---Hurricane Dolly Visits Texas

Hurricane Dolly came to Texas yesterday.

Storms can be very scary, with all that wild wind, rain, lightning, thunder, and destruction. Weather storms serve to wake us up to the reality that there is something bigger than us human beings, and our little endless list of needs, wants and desires. Storms remind us that we really are not as in control as we think we are!
(Maybe that is why they can frighten us so much).

Storms are also symbolic of life---hings like divorce, bankruptcy, getting fired, having accidents, family feuds, etc happen to each and every one of us. The good thing about storms, stress and challenges is that they come, and they go. And if we are fortunate, they come one right after another, like the dark night experience. (Hey if they are going to come anyway, may as well get as many out of the way at one time, right? That is what I told myself over the last few years, when I was challenged with literally one thing after another).

What would good fortune have to do it with it?
Well when we are living through our own version of hell….on the other side is our personal version of heaven. And those willing to walk through the fire, do get to the other side, and soon find that everything is quite amazing and delightful.

I would like to point out that it is not a dark night of the soul----that is a misnomer---it is a dark night of the ego, because it is the ego that keeps us circling in chaos and confusion, when the soul just wants to sing and dance and party!

Ms. Big Wind Dolly gave me some extra reflection time and guess what? The sun really does come out tomorrow! In fact, it is peeking through clouds right now as I am writing this to you.

It times of the STORM: Fear Not.
There really is nothing that can harm the part of you that matters anyway.

I like what Deepak Chopra said, "One thing we can do is make the choice to view the world in a healthy way. We can choose to see the world as safe with only moments of danger rather than seeing the world as dangerous with only moments of safety."

You know, Einstein said something similar: one of the biggest decisions we can make is if the world is a friendly or hostile place.

My family sometimes wonder why I live in a place that is actually due for a hurricane and I just tell them it is where I am called to be, and more importantly, I choose to believe I am safe, secure, and protected at all times. If I can walk away from three major car accidents, I have cause to believe in something else besides little ole me---angels, the Divine!

I want to send a big hug out to all of you who were sending south Texas loving thoughts, and I am happy to report, our little island (the north side anyway) did not receive much from Hurricane Dolly except some fairly heavy wind and rains. The only thing I lost were the car magnets on my convertible!

So, watch the horizon for your next storm, and be calm, know that you know that you know that ALL IS WELL.

In bright light,
Michelle L. Casto
The Soul Coach

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If you enjoy reading multiple perspectives and gaining insights from many authors so you can form your own conclusions, this is a great book. It is an ideal gift book for those people in your life who have recently awakened to the fact that they can co-create their reality the way they desire it to be. It is simple and direct in that regard.

Here is an excerpt from my chapter:..."In my book, worldly success does not equal fulfillment. Ego success is often measured by the thing quotient: having so much money, the right kind of car, a big house, and certain degrees. This kind of success is external and fleeting. Once you possess what you desire, you begin desiring something new, always feeling empty inside.

Soul Success is measured by the happiness quotient: enjoying high self-esteem, confidence, satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. This kind of success is internal and lasting. Once you learn what your inner self really wants, and create a lifestyle that reflects that, peace and joy live in your heart, abiding and enduring (even when physical things seem to be lacking).
You need to develop your own definition of success so that you will attract it into your life.
You will experience what you expect. So expect success!"

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In bright light, Michelle L. CastoThe Soul Coach

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Here is a great quote by a great man, Jim Rohn

I have found in life that if you want a miracle you first need to do whatever it is you can do---
if that's to plant, then plant; if it is to read, then read;
if it is to change, then change; if it is to study, then study;
if it is to work, then work, whatever you have to do.
And then you will be well on your way of doing the labor that works miracles.

To miracles,
Dr. Michelle Casto