Yesterday, Todd and I attended a talk by Dr. Terry Cole-Whitakker. She is a motivational teacher, a minister, an author. She comes with numerous titles and amazing life experiences. The first thing she asked us to do was to make a list of anyone we hold grievances against, grudges toward, anger at, etc.
Among others, two biggies on my list were vaccine manufacturers, and their lackeys in our government institutions.
Dr. Cole-Whittaker’s presentation lasted over three hours, and at
one point during her talk, I caught a glimmer of something.
-What if I thanked the government and the drug companies for the journey autism has taken us on?
-What if we were to use all we’ve learned from the experience, as a launching pad to take ourselves further than we’d ever have gone?
-What if these sweet babies are not victims, but have volunteered for the assignment to take a whole generation of parents to a level of consciousness they never would have come close to?
-What if…….?
When my child is suffering, when I am suffering, it’s hard to hold onto these lofty designs. If Riley weren’t doing so well right now, would I even consider these ideas?
All I know is.... as we grow spiritually, Riley continues to get better. It’s as if she's on a sacred mission, and until her parents really “get it“ she must hold out. I've long thought of her as my teacher...but thanking the government? Thanking the drug companies? Giving up the victim mentality completely?
I think I'm just about ready. We’re getting there, baby.
Thank you, love.
Monday, July 17, 2006
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Do you sleep? You constantly amaze me with your energy. You are a very thoughtful, purposeful mother and wife and human being. I am in awe. Thanks for the provocative post - I'll try to dream about it tonight...
nicely done.
i'm really REALLY not there
Terry Cole-Whittaker was one of my first spiritual teachers, via her TV show. It was at the height of Jim and Tammy Faye and she was just sooo different. I think I am still on the same kind of path today.
What she is getting at sounds like A Course in Miracles - which teaches that you have to forgive everything - starting with yourself, for your own misperceptions.
I wish you luck on your journey.
It's about expansion and being able to see beyond the immediate. You are indeed an amazing woman who has an amazing husband and amazing children. You inspire me.
You inspire me, too, that is when you're not making me laugh!
Awesome...
Wow! What an amazing piece. I used to attend the Science of Mind church. My minister once said to me that my patients had greater souls than I; for they had agreed to their journey in order that I could grow spiritually. I have never forgotten that.
You are so right. It is difficult to give up the victim mentality. It is downright hard to sacrifice righteous hurt and anger, the desire for retribution. But what if we did? What if we could find it possible to invoke the Golden Rule and love our tormentor as ourselves? Would something change?
You are so right. It is difficult to give up the victim mentality. It is downright hard to sacrifice righteous hurt and anger, the desire for retribution. But what if we did? What if we could find it possible to invoke the Golden Rule and love our tormentor as ourselves? Would something change?
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