From Steven ... thank you...

Kuan Yin, often called “the Mother Mary of the East,” is, according to Doreen Virtue in "Archangels & Ascended Masters", a goddess from the Buddhist religion who is, among other things, “devoted to helping us fully open up to our spiritual gifts.” Ms. Virtue sends us this message directly from Kuan Yin and I interrupt with some commentary in brackets:


“Here are my sacred instructions: First, have mercy upon yourselves. [judgments] You have endured much in your land, and you have eons of lessons yet before you. Only through a gentle touch is Nirvana revealed. Stretch and reach for greatness, but always with a gentle approach. Seek not opportunities, but allow them to gently come to you as a lotus flower floats upon the currents of water amidst a gentle breeze. [law of attraction] Strive, but not with hurry — enjoy the process upon which you embark [be present]. Know that each step along the way is akin to a party — a celebration of movement, which is itself a miracle [here for a reason].

“Appreciate the godliness within yourself, within each of you [all connected]. Do not chide yourself for your errors and mistakes, [judgments] but laugh, grow, and learn from them instead. You, my gentle child, are doing just fine — in fact, very well indeed. [belief; choice]

“If I were to give you any word of wisdom, it would be the word that best embodies love upon this Earth plane to me: compassion [compassion]. Growing past all shame and embarrassment [judgments], and moving toward appreciation [gratitude], not just for the ‘good’ parts of yourself and others, but for all along the way — it’s all good, believe me. And if you can know that as the eternal truth sooner rather than later, your happiness will come galloping toward you at the speed of mustangs with winged hooves. Believe that as the truth [belief; choice]. Now.

“Wisdom comes from sitting still and listening [listen to inspiration] not from rushing to get ahead. A still heart receives love and information more readily than one that is harried. Do something simple today: Pick a flower and simply study it with no intent. Be blank. Be open [be present]. And know that whatever comes to you is good, and a lesson in the making — always and forever.”