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Abundance Today

12/20/2014

I had so much fun and felt so much abundance making this cookbook for my family. It has about 60 recipes from my sisters and our kids and some from the generation before us as well. Some of our favorite recipes. One is going to each family and that makes me feel really happy and connected. The house is the one I spent my high school years in and the one that sort of symbolizes our roots. Abundance today is being able to share this project with my family.

Abundance tomorrow will be being able to spend Solstice with Kim & Jenna & their SOs and then drumming in the evening.

"I can't"

10/9/2014

Last night at the Aries Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse Drumming Circle in the last round of drumming we had a few minutes at the end so I suggested that each drum to let go of something no longer needed that we've been "carrying" with us. I drummed for a few minutes before receiving what I was drumming to release. It was "I can't..." "I can't do that or I can't learn that or I can't know that or I can't change that or..."

This is what I've been carrying with me that needed releasing--the gift of the Eclipse is that I can change this story to not say "I can't." Then maybe I'll be on my way to "I can."

Being a Little Scared

8/22/2014

HI All
Tonight I'm teaching, for about the 6th time, my Self-Publishing class and even though I really do know the material, I realized that I was a little bit scared. Would anyone show up? Would I forget to say the most important thing or would I have the info people really needed? Would people hate it? How interesting we humans are. I'm not in control of how many people show up or if they hate it or to some extent if they get the info they want. I can teach what I know and I can answer all of their questions to best of my ability. I know my handouts are great and I know that in the past people have loved the talk. So I think all I can do is show up prepared the best I can be and am now. And be open to who the universe draws into the room. I've done my best and will do my best. I wish myself luck and to know that a little bit of fear is okay. Connie/Grandmother Knight

Savoring the Day

7/3/2014

Hi All
I got up this morning and realized today's abundance is all about being able to make up my day as it goes along. My calendar was blank. Nothing needs to be done. So I got up slowly, savored a cup of Jasmine tea, looked out my front window at my blooming lavender and the bumble bees flitting from bloom to bloom. It's a day of just doing what comes to mind. There is something so peaceful about days like this--not having any must dos and also not purposely filling the day to the brim. Today, abundance is about allowing and savoring. Think I'll allow myself to savor another cup of tea!
Connie/Grandmother Knight

June Full Moon Drumming Abundance

6/12/2014

Hi All
Today is the June Full Moon, actually tonight at 9:11 pm pst. But because New Renaissance had someone coming from out of town for tonight only, Deb asked me a few months ago if I could change to Wednesday instead. So the Full Moon Drumming Circle was one night early.
   But that change didn't hamper our circle's energy. Twelve of the strongest wise women came and helped send drum prayers out to the planet. It was one of the most powerful circles I have experienced. Para and another drummer chanted and spoke to the grandmothers from the past who were surrounding us. We have had powerful circles, but I think this was one of the most powerful.
   We drummed our intents for the remainder of the month and for some, on into the future. We also sent healing prayers to those we know and to places around the planet that need healing energy.
   All day long I kept getting that my job, here on this planet was to be of service and that I am enough. I took that with me to the circle and power showed up, in the form of those 12 strong and lovely wise women.
   Thanks to all of you who attended. I felt such an abundance of love and support around me. And I know that love and support was also coming from many of you who could not attend. Thanks to each of you.
                                     Connie/Grandmother Knight

From Connie's SoulCard Deck: Crones

From Connie's SoulCard Deck: Goddess

From Connie's SoulCard Deck: Prayer

Mercury Retrograde as a Mindfulness Practice

6/9/2014

Hi All
Have you experienced any communication issues in the last few days? Well, Mercury went retrograde on Saturday. I've had several experiences over the last week of communication screw-up/mix-ups: me and others around me. But what I'm realizing (again!), is that Mercury retrograde does not say stop doing everything, it says be mindful, be prepared, look at what you are doing diligently and carefully. It asks of me no less than I would like to be doing any day. A big realization is that Mercury retrograde is all about being mindful and conscious and aware of what I'm doing and not being unconscious. And to keep on going if things don't go as I think they should. Good luck with this unpredictable and mindful planetary aspect. Take care all... Connie/Grandmother Knight

Gratitude

5/27/2014

Well, May is nearly over and I haven't written much on my blog this month. I've had company twice, and just lots of other things happening, but I have been feeling lots of gratitude for all kinds of things. Over the weekend I had a great time getting to know an old email/phone/reading friend. We did the Portland touristy thing, but different. First, we went to Hughes Water Gardens in Tualatin. If you like water gardens this is a must go. You'll find beautiful grounds, with fountains, pools, plants, pots and just lots of beauty and peace. You can just walk around and look at the water lilies and other plants and have a great time. Then a movie< Railway Man--great movie. And yesterday, time at the Chinese Gardens. Peace, peace, peace. I'm grateful for all of these! What a wonderful weekend! So much to be grateful for.

Hughes Water Garden

Chinese Garden Bamboo

Peony Festival @ the Chinese Garden

Embarrassing Stacks

5/20/2014

I have been working on using feng shui in my house to increase my abundance. It's been an interesting process. I'm on chapter 4 which looks at the Li or Fame section of the bagua and a person's house. I have really struggled with this section. I realized that I have kept that section of my house messy and closed off thinking (at an unconscious level) that if I did that I wouldn't have to deal with that area of my life. How interesting. Using this "technique" has kept me from truly accepting abundance into my life. I was truly amazed and blown away when I realized this. I have lots to do to bring this area into any semblance of acceptance. Right now it's full of stacks of paper and books and junk that I'm embarrassed by. Part of me says "take a photo of this area and force myself to change it." But I'm not sure I can do that. Maybe what I'll do is take the photo and see how I feel once I have cleaned up the area. Maybe then I can put in before and after photos, but I'm not ready to commit to this yet. Wish me luck...
Well didn't get the photo taken, but did get a partially full debris can!

Learning Patience

5/7/2014

Finally got my domain name transferred to this new website! It took a month but it's finally done. I'm so happy. So now my web site is again at gmnite.com! I almost gave up because it took so long, but it is doable, is done now and was worth the hassle!!! Yea! Just needed the dreaded patience.

April 27th, 2014

4/27/2014

Hi All
Tomorrow evening is a Taurus Solar Eclipse and I want use the energy to take some new steps.

To me the couple of days before a new moon/solar eclipse for me, are for preparation. Great days to clear out and let go of blocke to my progress.

I'm on chapter 4 of Feng Shui and Money and I'm working with the Li or Reputation/Fame section of my house. Last night I cleared out my spice and tea areas--in the middle of the Li section--both were taking over my kitchen! (I'm amazed at how small tasks in each section of my house have made me just want to be in that area and to view what I have done and feel how it makes me feel. There is such a sense of accomplishment with each step!)

So, before I go to drumming I have a bit more clearing and a small burning ceremony to get me ready for the next steps of tomorrow.

Just decided to draw 3 cards from my personal Pathway Deck for a bit of guidance. (Cards drawn are to the right.) First, I drew the Devil card--I always feel movement when I draw Anger or the Devil. I know if I'm drawing it that it's about time for this energy to move on. To me the Devil is death/transition in some form. Second, I drew Happiness. This card tells me that the simpliest things can and do bring happiness, from sunlight's reflection to moving my body to the wonder of plants to just being in my body and being me. And third is Power. Someone once told me that this could not be power because it's about stillness, but stillness can be power, too, the power of allowing? These cards and the order they were drawn tell me that movement is afoot!

I love/hate the shoves from the solar eclipse and grand cross. They are pushing me along to the next step on my abundance pilgrimage. More later...

The Devil Card

Happiness

Power