What the Universe is Made Of
This is what I wrote last week about this past Sunday:
“Just after noon of the 31st, the Moon trines the North Node–and at about the same time the Moon also forms a loose Fist of God with a Moon/ Sedna square apex Pluto. The entire picture is one of unanticipatable material events (Sedna in Taurus) that have emotional results–and, contrary to the usual, we do not need to work out the square before Pluto is accessed–this time, it just happens. A Plutonian event can be anything that involves an exercise of power–just keep that in mind. It’s not necessarily a trauma, destructive act, or experience of rage–it could as easily be a transformative event that feels like a major blessing–so be ready for anything.”
I had no way of knowing how very true this would be for me. I experienced an unanticipatable transformative event, through another’s generosity and kindness. I don’t have specific permission to write about this, so I’ll keep things vague; it concerns a subscriber, an artist, who came to Seattle and invited me to meet with her. I and my daughters have been fans of her work since long before I started the blog, but it so happens that she found me, in a synchronicity of the Universe; I went to the meeting (as she was here on business, I knew she would have her work with her) planning to (and excited to!) buy a piece. Her work has a balanced, resonant, living quality that is both vibrant and serene; it contains that juxtaposition in a careful blend of delicacy and proportion that has always spoken to me. Small pieces of hers were some of the first real Art I’d ever bought–and now I would get to meet the Artist, and she liked me, too–I was going into the meeting ‘pre-approved,’ so to speak! which mattered to me; I’m not terribly good at meeting others, my youthful ease in making friends now replaced in late middle age by some distress: do I look all right? What will I say? Despite my chatty nature online, I have difficulty with small talk in person; I’m a get-to-the-point-er, with little capacity for graceful, cogent exchanges. She greeted me warmly, accepting and open, and that was gift enough.
In the course of working as an astrologer, I’ve received a number of presents, lovely expressions of gratitude and generosity: flowers, spa products, hand decorated boxes, handmade cards, all easy to accept as we judge them as small, a gesture rather than a sacrifice. So it made it especially moving for me when the Artist offered me the very piece I’d spotted and fallen in love with the moment I looked around; I wanted to buy it, but she made this perfect, simple piece a gift–and it challenged all my ideas of who I am, what I could accept from another, and what I deserved. It was especially touching to me in that we had spoken briefly about the difficulty of making a living in these times; I wanted to offer her the support she had been offering to me–but she rose above material considerations and gave me an invaluable gift of spirit. Through her amazing generosity she signaled an absolute faith and trust in the Universe–a statement of fearlessness about her own situation that says to me she is on the Path to transforming her life in amazing ways, and that gave me a gift much larger than the one I held in my hands. It’s been several years since my own faith in the Universe was tested through stress and fear; it was a wonderful reminder of the kind of positive energy that things run on, after all.
Have you ever experienced a gift or interaction that served to transform you, or that reinforced your positive beliefs about the Universe? How did it change your life? I want to say ‘Thank You’ to the Artist–and you might want to thank the one who gave to you, too.
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I am so happy for you……What a gift! And thank you for sharing this today, it made me smile tremendously! And congratulations to the Artist for having the “faith” and taking the step, as she will be rewarded by the Universe many times over! Giving and receiving BOTH require “faith” at times. Thank you again for sharing this, your happiness “shines” in your words! Spread HAPPY!
Thank you, RDA! That’s a great phrase, “your happiness ‘shines’ in your words” too! 🙂
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This is so beautiful and it makes me feel good because, as an artist myself, I constantly make art and give it away. When it is accepted graciously and with joy it’s such a tremendous gift to the artist. When it is ignored, not appreciated or shunned, it’s amazingly hurtful, since art is a TRUE piece of the artist. So know that not only do you DESERVE the gift, but you’ve also given her a gift by loving her work and graciously accepting it!!
Thank you, MM, very kind of you to say, especially since I felt a little un-gracious (or maybe more like un-graceful!) in the whole thing! 🙂
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Julie,
Such a gentle, but deeply touching reminder to keep our eyes open for abundance can appear at any time, in any form. As I think about our culture today and as a whole, I think most would accept this gift with the clear feeling it was deserved and from an ego standpoint, rather than humbly; a true gift from one intuitive soul to another. Most of us who follow you have probably experienced this and we know these moments are the exception, not the rule; when they happen, we still go “hmmmm…” and marvel at how the Universe truly works. What a lovely, lovely moment for you – now and forever. Peace, Robyn
Hello Robyn, well said, “to keep our eyes open”–it should be a constant–but of course, that’s the challenge 🙂
Thanks for coming by and offering comment–it’s much appreciated. jd
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What a pleasure to read this! Your personal story is such a delight and at the same time a wonderful example about the power of giving and receiving. I’m not the least surprised to see you at the receiving end of this artist’s generosity, a generosity you have extended toward me so many times! Enjoy all the gifts given to you. You certainly deserve it. 🙂
Thank you so much, Miss V! You’re very kind 🙂
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As it should so happen I am an artist too. I have never commented on your blog but I felt compelled to do so tonight. What a lovely gesture and synchronistic as well. I was daydreaming yesterday about giving one of my paintings away to a friend. My husband and I have been going through some difficult financial times when out of the blue he was offered several job offers! Wow! I just had to pinch myself. I had almost lost faith in the generosity of life itself. So even in these difficult financial times, there is more than hope, there is faith, and I had almost forgot about the beneficence of Life itself.
Thank you SO much for sharing your beautiful story of faith in times of hardship. You have truly touched this reader. Continued good luck.
Thank you, Adela, and the very best of luck to you and your husband in whatever opportunity you choose.
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