Healing Energy Share for Sunday

January 8, 2006

The Splintered Paddle Chant

A e malamaho'i ke kanaka nui a me ke kanaka iki

Translation: Respect alike (the rights of) the great and humble.

The splintered paddle represents compassion. It is a reminder that the quest for power or success should not allow your ego to interefere with your ability to become compassionate towards yourself or others.

The splintered paddle may also appear to remind you of your own vulnerability and the need to take care of yourself. It is possible to empathize with the suffering of others without getting entangled in their problems. It is as important to be compassionate toward yourself as it is to be compassionate toward others. Sometimes the best way is to lovingly free yourself from other people's problems, so that they may find their own way and develop self confidence.

Self confidence comes from knowing that you are always lovable and worthy of being treated with respect, even though you may make mistakes. It comes from acknowledging that you are always doing your best, given your present situation and circumstances. Confidence may also be strengthened by allowing yourself and others to explore alternatives through trusting that we all have the ability to make choices and learn from them.

So, I'm sending you an energy boost to surround you with love and compassion. I would also like to ask that you keep Karen James in your hearts. She is preparing to undergo surgery this week and has requested healing support from several online groups.

And a warm welcome to Brian, who joins us from Melbourne, Australia. Aloha kakou Brian!

As always, I gratefully acknowledge the energy boost from you and welcome it with open arms. Enjoy every moment and live the passionate life that you intend it to be.

Namaste,

Lydia

1. Lydia Smith-Lenardson, Moreno Valley, California, USA

2. Karen James, Harvie Heights, Alberta,Canada

3. Lynn Wilson, Manchester, England, UK

4. Judy Oliver,Vienna, Virginia, USA

5. Joan Anderson, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

6. Wyatt Waro, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

7. Matthew Leonard, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA

8. Sandra Richer, Banff, Alberta, Canada

9. Lena Goon, Banff, Alberta, Canada

10. Mari Hayama, Berkeley, California, USA

11. Veronica Hansen, Sarina, Queensland, Australia

12. Mirjam Kik, Oude, Tonge, The Netherlands

13. Andy Cooper, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China

14. Sheryl Morris, Calgary, Alberta Canada

15. Andy Yantha, Calgary, Alberta Canada

16. Karen Becker, Carver, Minnesota, USA

17. Linda Prucha, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

18. Joseph Bennett, Ventura, California, USA

19. Steve and Karen Edwards, Gunnislake, Cornwall, England

20. Rev. Patricia Lusher, Berlin, Vermont, USA

21. Brian Ramage, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia