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Andrea Barnett Budin · 07-06-2012, 10:06 AM

She was a woman of grace and wisdom. Lovely in every way. Her shining smile lit up everyone she touched. We were each blessed to have her in our lives.

Nelson Mandela is so remarkable in his inconceivable grace (having endured decades of injustice and imprisonment). The wisdom of his ideas is a precious gift to the world. But I would humbly say that I think we doubt more than fear our innate abilities to shine.

I totally agree that we are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. I believe the God particle (the energy of our mysterious Creator) composes our Soul, or Spirit. Once we align ourselves with that entity, which is at our core, we are on the path to creating wondrous accomplishments, for the benefit of many.

We are each a radiant, glorious, sacred Soul. When we look at others, we should see a "thou" (as Joseph Campbell explains). We should psychologically realize that each living being is a beautiful and likely struggling Soul. We should view that being with due respect, regardless of their station in life.

As we let our own light shine, as President Mandela says, we unconsciously give others permission to come to know their own Light, and then to go forth and share it. It is our responsibility to live with Love, Generosity, Awe, Gratitude and Kindness. Not to judge, or be intolerant as we view Others. We are each unique and each precious.

I wish All would reach for Grace and find the most precious part of who they truly are, their shining Spirit. It offers you strength and courage beyond what you previously thought possible. It is full of eons of wisdom and wants to guide and protect you as it empowers you in untold ways. It wants more for you than you do! And lovingly urges you to reach further than you feel you should or could.

Blessings to All,
Andi

07-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#13
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	I remember lolly well She was a woman of grace and wisdom. Lovely in every way. Her shining smile lit up everyone she touched. We were each blessed to have her in our lives. Nelson Mandela is so remarkable in his inconceivable grace (having endured decades of injustice and imprisonment). The wisdom of his ideas is a precious gift to the world. But I would humbly say that I think we doubt more than fear our innate abilities to shine. I totally agree that we are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. I believe the God particle (the energy of our mysterious Creator) composes our Soul, or Spirit. Once we align ourselves with that entity, which is at our core, we are on the path to creating wondrous accomplishments, for the benefit of many. We are each a radiant, glorious, sacred Soul. When we look at others, we should see a "thou" (as Joseph Campbell explains). We should psychologically realize that each living being is a beautiful and likely struggling Soul. We should view that being with due respect, regardless of their station in life. As we let our own light shine, as President Mandela says, we unconsciously give others permission to come to know their own Light, and then to go forth and share it. It is our responsibility to live with Love, Generosity, Awe, Gratitude and Kindness. Not to judge, or be intolerant as we view Others. We are each unique and each precious. I wish All would reach for Grace and find the most precious part of who they truly are, their shining Spirit. It offers you strength and courage beyond what you previously thought possible. It is full of eons of wisdom and wants to guide and protect you as it empowers you in untold ways. It wants more for you than you do! And lovingly urges you to reach further than you feel you should or could. Blessings to All, Andi __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...