Hello sweet soul,

This prophetic prayer, "Pour Unto Me", is for reconciliation of the human heart with the Divine heart; for two hearts becoming one ~
Blessings and peace be with you today,
Dammah
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O'God unto you
I am me
Together as one
You are we

I prostrate my life
In service to You
And become all
Of your visions won

For life unfolds in waves of light
With realizations of Your Holy Might
I love You wholly
With my heart of Right

Pour unto me
Your power free
That I may share
With my brethren Thee

And restore Thy Love
On bended knee
The Heart of You
That lives as me

Hello brave soul,

Today's sharing is from my morning-time with Spirit. Since the beginning of January, I have been in earnest, seeking answers for 'how to do this ministry'.  Very much in my analytical mind, looking for THE roadmap. 

I have been visiting different churches and denominations almost every Sunday with the knowing that in order to minister to churches of all stripes, that I must learn their language and experience what and who they are. Every time, I have received healing of some stereotype or judgment I had about church in general or a denomination specifically - and this has all happened through my experience with people.  There has always been something for me in these communities.  I, like many, have experienced at some point a wounding within a church setting, turned away from church altogether and attached or formed the belief that all churches or specific denomination are bad, wrong, unsafe (pick your word.) In doing so we may or may not have also attached this pain and resulting rejection to Jesus, and therefore his words, his teachings, his wisdom, his way.

Many years ago, I said 'yes' to healing after the 'dark night of my soul' left me bereft, depressed and lost. I chose to surrender my belief that I had to heal all by myself or via channels that didn't feel right to me. So I chose to open myself to listening in the silence of meditation. It was through learning to quiet my  human mind with its thoughts and beliefs that had been born via relationships with other people living through their unhealed pain, that I laid down what I thought I knew and admitted to myself that I needed help that was not of this world. This surrendering was me choosing to unshield my wounded heart, and as a result beginning to hear the voice of Christ directly. And this changed the trajectory of my life. (You can learn more about my journey here.)

My being called to bring ministry to people in church, when for years I have been ministering to people outside of church, is one big way that God is giving me an opportunity to heal my own judgments, anger, resentment, pain and to see the need for healing for all people regardless of their very personal journeys. This is also an opportunity to encourage others to see where they are choosing to hold-on to anger, resentment and any spirit of unforgiveness or fear and to allow the HeartMind of God, the HeartMind of Love to lead the way through the gate of healing into that green valley of peace. 

What Spirit has reminded me of this morning:

"The battle between light and dark is not 'out there'.  It is 'in the heart of each and every man.'  It's not the church that needs healing, but rather the people within Her that need healing; (and we are all healing something or in need of healing something - inside and outside of church.) People are the cells that make up the church, The Body of Believers in The Way of Christ. Jesus as Christ, was, is and ever shall be whole/healthy/holy.  The church Herself is only as healthy/healed/whole as the people (cells) that make up Her Body [here on earth]."

The traditional meaning of healing means 'to be restored to health' or 'to make whole.' With that perspective as the foundation, I believe that the highest degree of healing means to be restored in your awareness that you are whole, (not broken) and holy, (Divinely created and connected.)

So back to feeling the need for a map and the seeking outside of my relationship with God to 'know how to do this' it has been made clear to me that the calling is coming from a higher place and therefore the map will too.  That it is through direction and guidance ultimately from this place that will lead the way forward and that in my humanness I don't 'need to know how to do' anything. That in reality, when I listen with my heart and make choices from this place, that the path is revealed - for the path is already in place, it is my unhealed mind (non-God mind) that veils what I see, know and understand in the current moment.

So I will leave you with this thought: Ask yourself, where have you been turning away from healing... turning away from wholeness and holiness... turning away from (the way of) love instead of turning towards it?

As always, if you would like to talk about your personal challenges with people and relationships of any kind, I am here.

Blessings and peace be with you today,
Dammah

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Hello Dear Heart!

I hope you have been well since last I wrote... many new aha's for me and I'd like to share some with you ~

As I continue on my own journey of self-actualization I am grateful for what this past year has brought me.  I have been literally living out of a suitcase (and a small one at that!) for a year ... three months in Greece and nine months here in the states... how is it possible it's been a year?!?  I am thankful for my family and many friends who have hosted me during this time of transition as I get ever more clear on what my heart is calling me to do and next steps.  One of the beautiful gifts of being at the mercy of others' generosity is that I have realized that I have more community than I thought I had and I am deeply humbled by this. I have also been enveloped with new and deepening friendships that show me that I am not alone and am supported in following my heart - a deep healing for me. 

You may have noticed a new theme from my last newsletter... this 'soulful living' and wonder what I mean by this.  Soulful living comes when we are living fully from our soul; that heart place that is full of joy and gratitude for a life worth living. Making choices daily that align our actions with what feels good, and right, and true - and choosing that path to walk instead of another that seeks to distract or detour us from this place of inner peace. I will tell you it may not be easy, but it's worth it. 

I am deeply thankful for all the people in my life that support my exploration and implementation of living from my soul rather than how I have perceived the 'outside' world expects me to live. You see, the 'outside world' is simply a current of thought that we can swim in or not. We can choose to 'go with the flow' of that, or choose the flow of our innermost desires.  Mahatma Gandhi said it this way:

“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing it is and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see what others do.” 

We, you and me, are the change makers.   To be this change means to make different choices, choices that align with what you know deep in your soul - the heartbeat of God within you. The concept of 'soulful living' is meant to encourage you to allow your heart to guide your choices, your actions, your way in the world. 

These choices can be great or small. They do not have to be in opposition to the 'outside' world, but rather they are a reflection of who you are from the inside out, the Allness of your Being. This is a place of creating instead of reacting; where you radiate your Light out into the world in the unique way only you can. The children's book I published recently was born of personal childhood experiences of feeling the outside world not accepting my attempts at personal self-expression. At age 55, the ability to see my true-self through God's eyes first, then in the mirror of others' eyes as a result of living authentically has been profoundly healing and liberating.  From letting my hair go gray, to selling all of my worldly belongs and taking a leap of faith, and sharing Light language with groups of people; I have come to see and know that not everyone will understand or agree with my choices (or my way in the world) and its ok - for who am I really here to 'please'... Heaven's Way or man's way... Love's Way or the way of something less?  God created me to reflect Love out into the world - to see myself through this lens vs. the lens of something else.  So this means to live from this place....   this place of loving who I am regardless of how different I may seem to others; and to love and encourage others to do the same. 

No matter how stoic we may be in believing that we don't need help or others, the truth is we do. I do. My journey and yours may look different, and there are parts that require our individual attention, but in the end we each need what others have to share/give.  My job is to know my own heart; to know what God has given me to share and your job is to do the same for we are all facets of the same diamond heart of love reflecting individually and brilliantly.  I am grateful for the grace and gifts I have received this year in so many forms... shelter, nourishing food, transportation, space to breathe and heal, big hugs, joyful noise, chickens, puppies, cats, kids, and open hearts willing to listen and encourage me through transition. (I am now looking for a small affordable apartment to pivot from as my mission work expands, so keep me in mind of you have any leads!)
So what does soulful living look and feel like for you? Are you walking your talk? Do your actions reflect what you truly believe is true for you? If you would like someone to support you in this process, someone who has 'been there, still doing that' (!), contact me and let's talk.

I've launched my new website, dammah.us, with a refreshed focus including new blog writings, inspiring personal experiences, and a donation based model for our time together individually or in the group Sound Darshan experience. I see my work as ministry vs. business and believe that your ability to pay doesn't determine your ability to receive the spiritual support you need. You too, as an agent of change, have the ability and opportunity to pay forward your experience with this ministry in several ways.  I encourage you to be that mirror for others to help them know that support is available to them too. Click HERE to learn how to be the change.

Many Blessings from my heart to yours, and thank you for being a part of this ripple of awakening, healing and change.

Dammah

#christconsciousness #godisgood #godisgreat #spiritualawakening #lovingyourself #rememberwhoyouare

Who do you believe you are? What if I told you that 'whatever you believe is true, is true for you?' Take time out today and consider, who do you believe you are? What do you affirm with your words and thoughts? What words precede your wakeful actions? Jesus said that it wasn't what goes into your mouth that defiles man, but what comes out. What does defile mean? It means to spoil or desecrate something sacred. You are sacred. Your words about self honor or dishonor your sacredness.

What would happen if you spoke these words aloud every morning while looking in the mirror for 40 days...setting the stage in the morning for your commitment in how you proceed through your day, in all relationships and experiences? Righting the mind to function in union with the heart begins with the words we speak to and about ourselves. Speaking the words aloud is a different energetic than reading them silently.... so speak them to yourself. Announce to your own vibratory being who you are and at the same time, listen.

I am Love's peace here today
I am Love's expression here today
I am Love's courage here today
I am Love's compassion here today
I am Love's voice here today
I am Love's mirror here today
I am Love's connection here today

... and when you feel fully in alignment with this, add:

I am Love's flame
I am Love's fire
I am Love's Light
I am Love's Power
I am Love's Radiance
I am Love's Flower

I would love to hear from you and your challenges with this, your aha's, and your successes too! Comment here, or send me an email if you'd like to talk more deeply. 

I hope you have a beautiful day realizing that the freedom to be all that you are is something we need. Open your mind to the Allness of your Being because we need your love rippling in the world!

Peace be with you,
​Dammah

#christconsciousness #iamenough #selflovematters #rememberwhoyouare #Godislove #selfawareness #iamthatiam

Hello Dear Soul,

Here is a tidbit of learning for the day - a nugget of wisdom to expand your mind and open your heart some more. Spirit spoke to me this morning in rhyme, which is not unusual for how I hear.  Alliteration is another common delivery method too, probably because it makes things "stick" and stand out from everyday conversation styles.  Here is what I heard:

"Forever in one heart we live
Together with one purpose, to give
What we have, what we know, what we feel
Is not for us to beg, borrow, nor steal
But communal hospitality for all to heal."

Through many years of receiving this way, I have come to know that there are several ways to interpret the words spoken and that any words that don't initially make sense to me are there for me to inspect. In looking up the definition and etymology of a word (its like a treasure hunt for me!) there is an anthropology that when looked at from many angles can shed light on a richer history of understanding.  So, the word in today's message that I looked up was "hospitality".

The word hospitality, at its roots comes from the Latin 'hospes' or 'hospit' with several related meanings (I interpret and abridge here)
1. An institution providing medical and nursing care for sick or injured people.
2. (historical definition) A hospice especially run by Knights Hospitaller. (I had to look this up too - see below)
3. (British definition) A charitable institution for the education of the young (ie. "Christian Hospital".)

The word hospitality is also related to the root word 'host' meaning 'to receive other people as guests (as a or into a) place (or state) of provision (ie. lodging, nourishment, entertainment, community experience.)'  It is a way we treat others with an open hearted welcome and sharing of what we have. This idea of hospitality or care for others is found in many cultures and traditions and most readily in my mind comes the passage from the wisdom tradition of Christ (found in Matthew 25: 35-36 NIV), 35 "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,  36 "I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." 

Now, following the thread, I next looked up 'Knights Hospitaller' from definition #2 noted above.  The Knights Hospitaller were originally a Benedictine group (Catholic monk order) that provided help and shelter for the sick and weary pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. They served men and women of all faiths. More like a (youth) hostel than how we in the west understand hospital or hospice.

This communal understanding of how we can care for others is something I am experiencing first hand since returning from Greece (Spring of 2022). Staying with host families in the communities I am sharing with, I am receiving hospitality and care through others; different people, one heart.

My hope is that we (the communal we) can receive this message from Spirit in a way that helps us understand how our day to day is connected to others. Seeing our purpose in a new light, as souls having a physical experience, where hospitality of the heart is the way we walk in the world.

Blessings and peace be with you,
Dammah

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Dear Beautiful Soul,

As the vision for this ministry was forming in my heart, I began to share the joy I was feeling (although at times I felt sheepish in fully expressing my joy - something being called into healing!)  The only words I had at the time to describe 'my' ministry (specifically the word 'my') didn't feel right but I didn't have a word or words yet to accurately convey the expansiveness I was feeling, until Spirit answered my need for language and clarity. This is what I heard:

"This [ministry] is a catholic mission with a corporal mandate." 

WOW! Some big words for an even bigger mission statement.  Throughout my spiritual process, language has been foundational to healing on many levels - through understanding new definitions & etymological origins of words, through sound, frequency and vibration, gematria (the Kabbalistic method of determining energetics of words in scripture through the summed numeric values of the individual letters), through Light language or holy tongue. I have found that Spirit will always speak to you and me in a language we will understand.  I love language and how learning can expand the mind and speak to the heart. I have found that one of my gifts is to interpret words through a new to you (and me) perspective that bridges islands of understanding and consciousness. Healing happens in a myriad of ways, and the connotations or wounding we have around certain words is no exception.  So with this in mind, I went to what a friend calls the  'Google oracle' (what did we do before the internet?!) for some enlightenment to what Spirit was saying to me. (Before I began travelling, I would have had my dictionary readily in hand!)

Corporal at its root has to do with the 'body' - our earthly and very physical body, the body of a group with a unified intent (for peacemaking) and it also has a supportive and reverent connection to the body of Christ. In looking at the ribbon of meaning running through all the various ways this word is understood, I was able to see/hear an overarching meaning as I remembered a prayer that Spirit spoke to me a few years ago :

Arm in arm, wing to wing
We are gathered together to usher in God's Blessing
Commanded and ready, the Holy Hosts of Might
Protect our walk as we lift the lamp of Christ

Now for the word 'catholic.'  This word, with a lowercase 'c' means 'all embracing or including a wide variety of things.' 

So, what does this mean for you and me?  I'll sum it up this way:

Together, you and I, individually and collectively bring Light back into this world when we bring the Christ (the lev or HeartMind of God) into everything we think, feel, say, and do. We are never alone, for the angels of heaven are with us, helping us but we must do our part too.  You and me, when acting in concert through Love, are the Body (or physical manifestation) of Christ or 'the church' and every choice we make and action we take as God's Love here in the body is ministry to all the people whose lives we touch. This, is the Ministry of We.
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Many blessings to you as you awaken to who you are, and should you find you need some encouragement, I am here for you.

Dammah





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