Technology vs. the Human Condition

So.... my consciousness was greatly challenged as I tried to rescue my computer from the nasty viruses and worms that chose to invade it.  Those who know me understand that my brain does nothing less than ache when I have technical diffulties.  You see, my brain just doesn't work like a computer.. nor understand them.  I simply choose to consciously acknowledge my deficit in the area of computer language.

For those of you who follow my newsletter, you may have noticed an almost 2 month gap since you received the last one.  The saga began as I inadvertently (and unconsciously!) emailed a 1/2 written newsletter to my entire address book rather than forwarding it to my home email as originally intended.  A few days later I went to actually send it out only to find that the completed newsletter had disappeared!  Try as I might, I could not retrieve it.  I decided that was my sign that I just needed to wait a month and redeem myself for July.

However, shortly before the new month, I realized the computer had been invaded by the lovely worms and viruses that are circling the web right now.  So, off to the 'doctor' it went... along with my laptop which also caught it's brother's cold.  After over two weeks, about 6 trips to the computer wizard, and way too much money later, my magical boxes are back in service.

My own consciousness about this period of time took me through many twists and turns.  At first I was frustrated with not being able to deliver my promise of the newsletter... which then turned plural as the computers were being resuscitated.  Then it turned to my awareness of the frustration I had at those who have misused their energy to actually sit and create these viruses to send through innocent bystander's systems.  Then, at last, I returned to the place of peacefulness in knowing that everything happens exactly as it is supposed to... and I once again let go and let life happen.

Now that I am back at the keyboard, I feel even more aware of the world around me.  And increasingly grateful for the technology in front of me.  For in only in this way can I consciously connect and touch the worlds of those who read my blog, facebook, twitter, etc....  May the consciousness expand and continue despite our human technological glitches.

Namaste

K Kelly

The Soul's Vacation

I just returned from a trip to Colorado to visit family and friends.  Because I grew up there, I will always call the Rockies home. And because I have the travel bug, I always feel "fed" by my adventures.  When there, I took my 16 year old niece on a helicoptor ride for her birthday, went boating with my sister and her family, visited a horse rescue center and played with my sister's horses, ate my mom's killer fudge brownies, and got to see my best friend of 26 years.  I can't think of much more to feed my Soul from my days there.

Although the Soul has endless opportunities to grow and evolve through our human condition, even it needs time to regroup, take a breather and recharge.  Our Soul is fed by our human fun-- if it is nourishing rather than depleting.  "Good, clean fun" is hard to come by these days as our everyday lives are filled with everyday stressors, ongoing responsibility, and never-ending challenges.  When asked, most people report that they don't have enough fun in their lives... which means they also aren't feeding their Souls enough.  When our Soul is depleted it feels as if it has a slow leak--- nothing can fill it up and there is always a sense of loss.

By taking time to enjoy some human fun--- through a formal vacation or not--- we feed our Soul.  When was the last time you had a good belly laugh-- soothing isn't it?  Or the last time you thoroughly took in the scenery around you?  Nourishing.  When we don't take the time... we don't fill our Soul.

Find a way to recharge your Soul today.  Find the right combination for your own Soul's Vacation!

In shared light,

Kathy K.