The Carousel of Time

“And the seasons, they go round and round, and the painted ponies go up and down. We’re captive on the Carousel of Time. We can’t return, we can only look behind from where we came and go round and round and round in the circle game.” The Circle Game by Joni Mitchell

Whether we are conscious of it or not, the cycles of life continue. We can choose to be conscious and aware of where we are and where we are going. We can also choose to be conscious of where we have been. We can choose to be conscious of the cycles of the moon, the cycles of the sun and the cycles of our life. Obviously, I am making the point that is we do have choices of how we live our lives.

Often, it is because of where we have been, that we make our choices in the present moment, which affect our future. If we have been blessed with many positive loving experiences in our past, then this provides a better chance of more of the same in the future. Yet, what if our experiences of the past were not all that positive and we continue forth unconsciously? More than likely, there will be more of the same in the future unless or until we move forward consciously in life. We have free will to grow up, learn, heal and evolve from our experiences, both positive as well as those we may perceive as not so positive with gratitude and consciousness.

Self-awareness is one of the keys for change. Awareness of the cycles of your life, the moon and the sun are tools that assist us. Consciously choosing love is another key. However, being able to love yourself must come first.

In conjunction with the upcoming Vernal Equinox, we are given another opportunity for a new beginning on whatever level we may choose. On March 20, at approximately 8:31 a.m., the sun enters Aries. This is the true first day of spring. It is a good time to celebrate the Equinox with a ritual, some journaling, prayer work, meditation, or join Marisol and me for the Drumming Circle here at The Crystal Garden on Saturday night on March 17.

In the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Vernal Equinox is located at the East doorway. The east is where the sun rises, the dawning of a new day, the opportunity to begin again and live life better. Better and better, every day in every way. I love that affirmation. Let me give that to you again. I AM BETTER AND BETTER, EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY! As my Spanish teacher used to say, “Repite, por favor!” Repeat, please! And do so, over and over and over again.

Perhaps you will choose to consciously work with the energies presented with this season. Now is the time. Clean out the closets of your home, your heart, your body and your mind. Then consciously choose. With what will you refill those cleared out spaces? You may have already planted the seeds that have been growing beneath the surface. So weed your personal garden, and choose what you will fertilize and let grow and what will you choose to pull out as a weed. (And, of course, that which is weeded out will be thrown into the compost bin to provide fertilizer for the soil of the future, right?)

“ . . . and go round and round and round in the circle game.” Enjoy the carousel ride!

Many Blessings and Much Love,

Margaret