Later on, in the hospital, we realized a lot of things, such as how my other son, who is going into med school and wasn’t too sure about it, felt encouraged because he was able to stay calm and take over the situation, how we were able to have an EXCITING ambulance ride through Marrakech, and especially, how helpful and kind the entire staff of the hotel was, where we were staying. I will never forget the kindness of those people.

You know, in my experience, when you look for the silver lining, you will find it… but then again, I too am a Polyanna. Some people may call it “unrealistic”, but I think it’s a blessing.
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(I like that so much I’ve saved that in my quotes file, hope you don’t mind.) That’s so right – even the big things sometimes happen so gradually I don’t notice they’ve happened until they’re over.

And I feel special that somebody’s dreamed about me.

Hi Joe! Actually, you might have misunderstood me a little or I could have misrepresented my beliefs because I do believe in a higher/greater power – only I believe that the divine is within everything that exists, including human beings (instead of being a God that’s ‘out there’ or separate from us). There could be a lot more to learn about that, I am certainly open to discovering more or even discovering something different, as long as it resonates and most importantly, feels good to me

Hi Raiscara, yes, that sums up my beliefs perfectly too. I didn’t imagine there would be someone in the world who liked Voltaire?! I thought he was such an old bore…

Hi Zora – my point was that I have the same view as Candide – “All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.” It’s great that you see some positive in those difficult experiences and that you take things one step at a time and celebrate the little things. There is a lot of power in that. My guides always tell me whenever I get discouraged that creating change and moving forward is not about the big events, but about the little steps we take along the way that seem like nothing at the time.

Btw – I had a dream with you in it the other night, which is funny as I don’t know what you look like! I should say, I had a dream with your energy in it!

Hi Micaela – A clairvoyant healer I worked with told me that rainbows symbolize a healer. She saw me with rainbows coming out of my hands when I just started this website a while back, which she said is the image her guides give her when someone has healing as their life’s vocation. I wonder if that’s what it means for you. It is a bit of a cryptic message though!

Hi Yang – You know, I think that is a good point that we remember things rather than learn them. It is a great way to live, isn’t it? Even though there are hard times too, you are right, it is exciting.

Hi Jeanne – Thanks for your comment! It is a great philosophy, rejecting everything that isn’t fun. Personally, I think they should teach it in schools

You continue to be cool!
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Life always tries to screw with us. I think we organized this before we were born. And that teaches us certain things so we remember them! What a great way to learn. Life wouldn’t be as eventful otherwise.
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One time recently, I looked back on my life… wasn’t feeling pain while looking back on all this, I was completely at peace… but, I wondered if the suffering was all worth it, and to my surprise the answer was this resounding NO.

The Biblical story of Noah’s ark came to mind, when God (who supposedly never changes His mind) looks down at the people and says, “I wish I never made them.” Taking the viewpoint that we are all an aspect of God, I supposed that story demonstrated how, even given the wider perspective, nothing makes suffering “worth it.” Suffering simply has no place in history or future, on earth or ether, or anywhere, period. And it was this collective and absolute realization of the antediluvian people, that brought about the cleansing.

(At this point, it became clear to me that I wasn’t actually the one thinking, I was just… having these thoughts.)

The informant continued, that I was living in the era of the Rainbow’s Promise, which meant far more than a pledge against such a cleansing to ever happen again. I am not called to explore the consciousness of the people who brought about the cleansing, but if I would understand the rainbow’s meaning, then I would learn what can turn the NO of my original question into a Yes.

… I think this message was too clear and well-formed to be my subconscious. I met my higher self later, and I feel it wasn’t her who told me this. I haven’t consciously connected my guides or angels yet, so perhaps it was one of them? It’s a terribly bizarre message, since I can’t seem to associate the rainbow with anything but those cheesy stickers of dolphins and ponies that I used to collect in grade school. ;p

Would anyone hazard a guess as to who or what could have told me this? And what could it mean? Could the rainbow mean chakras, that we can develop to receive messages from our guides? Is it like Indigo children, are raised by less remarkable/marketable Blue generation, and before that this world was filled with Green souls or something?

As for me – having severe depression gave a lot of depth to my thinking that I couldn’t have obtained otherwise. In addition to that, if you don’t mind the slightly morbid note – attempting suicide, having my best friend attempt suicide (both within six months) and getting to know somebody whose husband killed himself has taught me that no matter how hard it gets, I will not ever take that option, or try to again.

Right now the only hard time I’m going through is the one my mind is giving me – I often feel stuck or depressed, but I have noticed I’m getting better. Though I don’t feel up to things that healthy people do, having been through depression and anxiety has taught me to celebrate the little things and not to compare myself to others. Tonight I talked to somebody online I was scared to contact, and did fine, and I feel good for that. I feel good when I reach out for my spirit guides instead of hiding from them like I used to, I feel good when I challenge my own thinking and realise that I’m okay.

Seeing the universe send me little synchronicities (I asked my guides to make them obvious [because I can be a bit dense where they're concerned], and as a result I’ve been tripping over them so much it’s a miracle I don’t have concussion) also gives me hope. I know that after this period I will be a better person. I also have no regrets, because I know and understand that I did the best I could at the time no matter how that turned out.

Thanks for the post.