Thoughts to ponder…

 

COMING HOME TO LOVE                     Aliana Alani ©2016

 

As a world community and as a species, we stand on the precipice of loving. To dive deep into the ocean of love or to linger at its edges becomes the question. It is a question that often feels perennial, for we have been here before. We have danced its dance, fluttered its wings of possibility, even dipped our toes into its serene waters, and then, except for a few, retreated back to the comfort zones of what is commonly called, the norm.

Prophets and messiahs over the ages have all spoken to the essence and power of love. Sometimes we have listened. But more often than not, we have morphed and crafted those gifts of knowing into forms that suit our desires and agendas of the time. We have chosen to take the small road, the droplets rather than the ocean.

For all our inner longing to love and be love – and everyone has it, no matter how prickly they may appear on the outside – we seem perpetually afraid to make the jump.

Yet here we are again.

Never has love been needed more, craved more, or called for more. Never has the world needed more healing, nor have we needed more loving. So what do we do?

And when we speak of the essence of love, what do we mean?

In truth, we are not talking about personal love at all. We are not talking about romantic love, as dazzling as that can be, nor familial love, as all-consuming as it sometimes is. No, the essence of love permeates every form/structure in existence down to the very cells, atoms, molecules, and particle waves of being. The essence of love is eternal, everlasting, endless – divine. It knows no limits, carries no judgements, has no bounds, and is a part of us all.

It is our true nature. Our heart of hearts. Our inner sanctum.  It is who we are.

So when we close off to this love, no matter how rational the reasons nor how fearful we may be at the time, we are closing a door to the very essence of our being – that divine spark of love that lives within us all, that nourishes us into loving expression. No wonder we often feel less than we know we can be.

So here we are at the precipice again. I have been a spiritual facilitator for a long time and I know in my  heart of hearts that this is our moment, our opportunity as a world community and as divine beings in human form to jump into that ocean of love and let it heal and transform ourselves and our world. This is our moment to come together, within ourselves and with each other, and to dare to love.

Remember – Love is the answer. Always has been. Always will be.

 

*If this resonates with you, please do share it. I’ll be posting more on Coming Home to Love and putting up a special page. I’ll also be putting out a call to join me in this leap of love, so click ‘follow’ if you want to know more.   

Bless you all    Be kind to each other.   Let love prevail.    

Aliana

Come Home to Love

COME HOME TO LOVE                                                  ©Aliana Alani 2016

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Come home to love.
Come home.

As waters flood, and lands parch and burn,
Come home.

As the world spins upside down
And that which was important falls away,
Come home.

When words tumble like empty shells upon the soul
And reason casts its knowing to the winds,
Come home.

Come home to love,
Oh weary warriors of this earth.
Put down your shields and weapons aplenty.
Come home.

Lay bare your wounded hearts
That love may heal their weeping
And serenade you into wholeness
With a melody divine.

Come home to love
That knows no ending
And welcomes all with open arms.

Come home to love.
Come home to love now.
Come home.

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Love…

For all our ingenuity, our ability to reach for the stars and to create technologies both positive and not-so, we seem to be incredibly slow on the uptake when it comes to love.

We seem determined to put it into little boxes with keys designed only for a few. We seem determined to believe in maxims that both quantify and qualify. We seem determined to judge. And so, again, after millenniums of this, we miss the point.

And here it is – LOVE is a universal energy that flows through all and everything. It is unlimited, endless, it knows no bounds. To be poetic, it is the essence emanating from the Heart of the Divine. And so it is like a river that flows through all of life. One might even venture to say that it is, therefore, the essence of life itself.

So, is it not possible, that by demanding that it be expressed only in certain ways with certain people at certain times, we who do that in fact cut ourselves off from the very thing we all seek – the Love of the Divine Itself – to be ‘home’ again in the cradle of Divine Love?

LOVE = LOVE = LOVE

The judgments and divisions are of our own making.

Be kind to each other. Let love prevail.

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How Fragile…

 

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By: Aliana Alani ©2016

There is a beautiful song written by Sting called, How Fragile We Are. I heard it for the first time driving down a highway in the dead of night. Its haunting melody searched the horizons of my heart like the car’s headlights searched the road ahead. Were we travelling the same path? It felt that way. And so began, among other things, a love of Sting’s music, which continues to this day.

 

Light Within The DarknessOne would think that with all the topsy-turvy in the world we might just get used to the ebb and flow of life, its almost constant shift and change. You could even dance with the idea that within these upside-down moments, tremulous as they often are, reside opportunities hidden deep within, life lessons that can ultimately ease the way, shining a path to home.  And yet…

How fragile we are…

There is a vulnerability within us all. A soft spot we frequently like to protect. Instinctively we know it is a door to loving; still we’re careful, usually, about how often we leave it open, or who we let in, or whether we dare to enter it ourselves and live from its sacred domain, a center space we crave like some long distant memory. We’re careful, cautious, because inside we know…

How fragile we are…

And yet we also know, again at a deep level, that it is our greatest gift, this vulnerability, this circle of feeling. We sense, with every fibre of our being, that we are at our best when we are loving; that we are living our Divine potential when we are sharing that love without condition; when we are coming from a place of unlimited kindness and compassion. We know this, still…

When devastation happens – wars rage, fires ravage, floods submerge, people we love succumb to illness or despair and we find ourselves alone – when that which we hold dear dissolves before our eyes, it is hard to imagine that in such moments we are at the very precipice of loving, and yet we are. It may not feel like that. It may feel like an abyss with nothing left, no light, no home to go to, no one to hold onto. It may feel as though there will be no tomorrow – none you can see, none that feels worth living for. It may feel as though everything is closing down. And yet…

…the rain will fall, like tears from a star…

Every moment carries an opportunity – to dare to open, to heal, and to love again. Whether it is an outstretched helping hand, a smile that warms the soul, or a welcome mat you never expected to find – whether you are the giver or the receiver – whether we are talking about humanity, the earth, or beyond – it is all about the loving. Always.

…like tears from a star…

Nothing happens without all of us feeling it. All of us. Everywhere. Whether we know it or not. And everything blossoms and grows with love, especially when generously given. Things come and go. Worlds evolve and change. But the essence of love is always there, dancing throughout the play of life. It is who we are.

This love – infinite, knowing no bounds or limits – this is who we truly are.

 

Apologies and gratitude to Sting for borrowing some of his beautiful song phrases to filter through this writing. I didn’t ask ahead of time so I’m hoping he won’t mind. How Fragile We Are is, to me, one of the most beautiful songs ever written. If you have never heard it, do yourself a favor, find it, buy it, and listen.

For everyone from Fort McMurray

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Wherever you are at the moment, stay safe – and know that our prayers are with you. May angels guide you during this difficult time.

A reminder…

The following Templates from The Garden Series are available and looking for their new homes. Perhaps your home is meant to be one of them.

A PLACE OF PEACE

Done on high quality watercolour paper, in gold, silver, garnet, and lime-green pens Size:  15” x 22 ¼”

BALANCE

Done on high quality watercolour paper, in gold, silver, dark mulberry, and violent pens     Size:  15” x 22 ¼”

THE WATERS OF COMPASSION   

Done on high quality watercolour paper – in gold, silver, pale aqua & deep electric blue pens.     Size:  19” x 22 ¼”

SERENITY

Done on high-quality watercolour paper – done in gold, silver, light aqua, deep teal, and lime coloured pens.            Size: 15” x 22 ¼”

THE GREENING          

Done on high quality watercolour paper – In gold, three beautiful shades of green, and a breath of a touch of silver.   Size:  15” x 22 ¼”

TOWARDS THE STARLIGHT GARDEN

  Done on high-quality watercolour paper in gold, silver & black pens.   Size:  12 ¼” x 22 ¼”

 As always, the templates can be purchased as artwork to beautify and energize your home. However, it is also possible to become a ‘Keeper of their story’. In doing so, you have the added opportunity to actively participate with the blessings and focus they each provide; meditating with them, pondering the gems of wisdom each carries within, and allowing the template to influence your life in loving empowering ways. The choice is yours.

 

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‘Detail’ of THE WATERS OF COMPASSION created by Aliana Alani 2016

AS MANY OF YOU KNOW, I don’t normally post images of these templates online for many reasons. I prefer to send them in PDF format for those truly interested. However, I am going to break tradition today and include a ‘detail’ image of The Waters of Compassion, a truly potent template, whose focus is much needed in our world today.

This image is but a snippet of the template but it will give a wee sense of it all. I hope it intrigues you enough to want to look deeper and ultimately become its Keeper.


For additional information, to view the PDF of images, for pricing and to purchase, contact me at:  aliana@22shangrila.com. Please mark ‘templates’ in the subject section.

As always, I wish you much joy.

 

Happy Easter

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For those of you who mark this time of year, HAPPY EASTER!

 

May the true spirit of Easter touch your hearts and awake your souls to the magnificence of who you truly are – and in that knowing, may you come to each day with the offering of kindness, love, and compassion – remembering that each and every one of us is on a journey to the heart of awakening. 

A Wee Reminder…

So you all know, here are the Templates from The Garden that are looking for their new homes, and hence are available for sale.

I am listing title, size, and focus below so that you can get a feel for each of them. Should you be interested and want prices and to see a pdf of the images, simply send me an email at 22shangrila.com (please mark ‘templates from the garden’ in the subject section) or leave a comment below. A payment plan is possible, should you need it.

 

THE WATERS OF COMPASSION

Done on high quality watercolour paper – in gold, silver, pale aqua & deep electric blue pens.  Size is – 19” x 22 ¼”

Focus:  The spiral of life carries within it all energies and frequencies. To many, the highest form of love is Compassion. THE WATERS OF COMPASSION is a Template from The Garden that calls on us to illuminate our relationships in the here & now, be they the inner or with others, via the portal of loving kindness and compassion – to ensure that our personal Gardens are blossoming in harmony with the high frequencies of Compassion that are now escalating within The Garden of Love. To become a Keeper of this template is to commit oneself to such a path.

SERENITY

Size:  15” x 22” – on high-quality watercolour paper – done in gold, silver, light aqua, deep teal, and lime coloured pens

Focus:  To walk in The Garden of Life with a deep sense of calm and nner knowing, viewing all around from a place of peace – these are the qualities that SERENITY brings. To contemplate its beauty, meditate on its form and frequencies is to open a door to inner harmony, and indirectly, to contribute to the harmony of the world as well.

TOWARDS THE STARLIGHT GARDEN            

12 ¼” x 22 ¼” – Done on high-quality watercolour paper in gold, silver & black pens.

Focus:  There is a beginning to everything. TOWARDS THE STARLIGHT GARDEN is a conscious first-step walk toward a world of harmony and love, where hearts begin to open and eyes begin to see. It provides the opportunity to discover that The Garden of Life resides within and around us all, here and now. Meditating on it can help open you to this awareness.

THE GREENING

Done on high quality watercolour paper – In gold, three beautiful shades of green, and a breath of a touch of silver – Size is 15” x 22 ¼”

Focus:   THE GREENING is traditionally known as a time when things begin to flourish – when that which has been seeded, births and comes into its own voice of expression. It is a special time, full of manifesting possibility and the song of life. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in The Garden. This stage in The Garden’s evolution (and in a sense within our own) is both celebrated and enhanced by this new template.

There is joy and delight here, a touch of magic and wonder. The air is clear. The sun is soft and warm. And all around, life is smiling. Everything feels like it is dancing toward a delicious fruition. It is, after all, the time of THE GREENING.

 

All Templates from The Garden are created by Aliana Alani.

As always, I wish you much joy.

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Merry Christmas

May the true spirit of Christmas fill your hearts and bless your days.

May joy and kindness weave through every moment.

And may love and peace be the guiding light within our world.

Merry Christmas to you all.

A New Template from The Garden Series by Aliana Is Now Available…

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I am delighted to let you know that a new Template from The Garden is now available.

It is done on high quality watercolour paper – in gold, silver, pale aqua & deep electric blue pens.

Size is – 19” x 22 ¼”

The focus:  The spiral of life carries within it all energies and frequencies. To many, the highest form of love is Compassion. THE WATERS OF COMPASSION is a Template from The Garden that calls on us to illuminate our relationships in the here & now, be they the inner or with others, via the portal of loving kindness and compassion – to ensure that our personal Gardens are blossoming in harmony with the high frequencies of Compassion that are now escalating within The Garden of Love itself.

To become a Keeper of this template is to commit oneself to walking such a path.

IF THE WATERS OF COMPASSION IS FOR YOU, simply email me at: aliana at 22shangrila.com and mark ‘templates’ on the subject section.

Remember there is a 15% discount off all templates until December 31st, 2015, and if necessary, a payment plan may be arranged.

A small update – the Templates ‘River of Life’ and ‘Prospering #1’ have found their homes and so are no longer available for sale.

 As always, I wish you much joy.

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