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Stay with Me

12/16/2012

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Do not fear. In this moment, We ask you not to fear.

What would you be fearing anyway, something that hasn’t happened? The unknown? You say you fear the known, for you feel you know what the future holds. And the picture you hold in your mind is grim and the longer you hold it in your mind the sharper the details become. Well, if you continue on this path you will surely reap the grim outcome you are predicting, or pre-dictating, or calling into existence. So stop right there, turn that switch off and turn on a different power for your life.

Look for God, your good, the goodness of your heart. Reach into the peace of your heart and pull goodness out and grab a hold of it. Do this with all your heart and mind. Hug the goodness. Pet and pat the goodness. Admire and love the goodness. Think of God and all God’s goodness. Think of a sweet new baby, a blushing bride, baby birds in a nest, a light spring shower. Think of how happy you are to be alive. Stay with Me now. Hold hope. Hold hope high like a banner. Fly your banner of hope into the sky. Make your hope into a kite and let it fly high. Let it come to Me. Let peace rain and reign in your heart. Dance with this peace. Sing the song of peace. Hum along with Me.


Excerpted from the book
Listen Hear, A Divine Love Story
by Debra Clemente

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The Fire of Fear

12/16/2012

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Pyromaniac: One whom enjoys setting things afire. What can be set afire? Things of the world. Only the material can be burned and thus burned away. Yes, gaseous matter is still matter. It seems there are many among you who would proudly bear the title of pyromaniac, for they are those who delight in setting fires of fear upon the earth. Such great and grand fires that much attention they draw. Many draw near as the tall dancing flames enchant the eye and as they draw near, they fear.

Could this fire be the very Hell of which man tells tale tales? Why do so many gather around in such great heat and despair? Why do they stay in this uncomfortable place? Does safety in numbers mean anything to you? What about the idea that man only knows what he sees? And of course he only sees what he looks for.

You do not have to stay by the fire of fear and keep it burning. It is not your destiny to walk the earth looking for broken twigs here and there to toss into this fire to keep it a roar. One always has a choice to walk away. First by turning your head, looking in a new direction and then walking a new way.

You may feel at first that you are walking alone for you see no trail. You just keeping moving toward comfort, toward what feels better and then better. Let your instincts guide you to higher ground. And as you rise to this higher ground, this elevated plane of existence, you will begin to notice others have arrived and are arriving just as you. Together and separately you search and find clues. Like breadcrumbs left, perhaps generations ago, by others who have been on the same path. These breadcrumbs lead to yet a higher plane. And as you journey toward this great feeling place of great safety and comfort you will gain peace with every step. The smoke will clear, the smoke from the fire of fear which had enshrouded you and clouded your vision.


Excerpted from the book
Listen Hear, A Divine Love Story
by Debra Clemente


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The Flint Hills Ablaze, oil painting by Debra Clemente
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Leave the porch light on

12/9/2012

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When I was a little girl I was afraid of death but now I know differently.

Death is only the absence of life. When life leaves, death comes gently in. With the last breath the soul escapes to freedom, to life beyond limits. There is a time to be born. There is a time to die. Death is only a bodily action for life is continual and lives on taking new form. Find comfort in this knowledge. Life is good. Life is God. Bodily death is freedom for the soul. The soul knows the truth of life. The soul knows no limits. Limit not yourself in life nor at the hour of your death, for life is always fully yours, available for the asking. Come home. Come back to Me. You are My baby.

Please accept our return of this great gift, our father Albert. We are grateful for our time with him. He has taught us much. He has gifted us with much. Our gratitude is eternal. Welcome him into Your Arms. We lift him up to You in our prayers. Take his hand, lead him home. Show him the way. Leave the porch light on.

What do you want me to know?

All is well. There is no time, so no need to rush. What’s the hurry? There is no need for impatience. Just be with Me. I like this so. I feel your love. Do you feel Mine? My Arms are wrapped around you. I Am Love. Your love is so great. Your honor is so big. You have loved well. So know this, all is well.

There is nothing to fear in death. There is nothing to fear in life. Death is just the absence of life, just as darkness is the absence of light. Light is the sign of life which we are all drawn unto. Life attracts life, and thus as life leaves the shell of the body it is drawn unto the Light of Love to again know wholeness. Just as naturally as the moth is lead to the porch light, your soul is drawn unto the Great Light of its own home, the bosom of God, our Mother/Father Creative Spirit.

Do not fear the dark. Do not fear death, for there is no time whatsoever of darkness or fear upon departure from one’s body. The soul knows instantly where home is and is drawn unto the Light of God’s Eternal Love, to the porch light of eternal bliss. See the light, love and wisdom in this plan and find comfort. No soul is lost. No soul truly wanders. Some have more light than others; this is true on Earth just as it is in Heaven. You can see and be this Light now. Be the Light. Light the way. Lead others.


Excerpted from the book
Listen Hear, A Divine Love Story
by Debra Clemente
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Me? Crazy?

12/8/2012

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I found Debra to be one of my most fascinating guests. As she poses questions and then answers them herself, I just sat back and watched "the show." Oprah
Some people say that people that talk to themselves are crazy. Others say that's okay. It's when you start answering yourself, that’s when you have problems. So with that in mind, some would say I'm crazy. I say, they just don't know. They don't know what they don't know. They haven't, as yet, discovered the amazing secret to an amazing life as I have, the treasure trove of wisdom that lies within ready and available for the asking. Does "Ask and ye shall receive." ring any bells? Wisdom is a very important part of that equation. I'm not talking about trivial facts here. I'm talking about moment-to-moment useful, totally applicable stuff. Like, "Where did I put my phone? What is the name of his wife?" and "What should I do with my life?”

There are rules though, no guessing, none. For when I attempt to guess, ponder or think the answer my mind is instantly involved and I am disqualified from the game. The only way I can access this wisdom is by letting go of my own estimations and ask trusting, in this higher power working through me, for the answer. My own brainpower seems to block the flow of this stream of consciousness. I have to let go and allow flow. Just be, be willing to hear and to heed.

The heeding of the information is just as important as the reception of it. Imagine it this way. It's fun to give the ones you love gifts, especially handmade gifts of love. So imagine giving a special gift to a loved one and watching them open it, then drop it on the floor and walk away. Kind of takes the fun out of the giving doesn't it? So imagine a part of yourself that is the giver of such wisdom and how that part of you would feel to have someone you love not take hold and make use of the gift you have made especially for them.

The joy is in the giving, but proper reception is needed for the giver to be excited about the possibility of giving more. When the giver is acknowledged and thanked, their joy skyrockets. They sit on the edge of their seats awaiting the chance to be of service again.

So goes the "the game" I play within my mind and heart. There is a soul truth to me. Not a single "sole truth," but a vast infinite truth within my grasp, available to me, wherever I am, whenever I make myself available. Yes, I talk to myself. I ask myself and I answer myself. I thank myself and I love myself. Some would say I'm crazy. Some people would care if others thought them so. I don't. I know better. Thank you. I love you. You know me so well.

Excerpted from the book
Listen Hear, A Divine Love Story
by Debra Clemente
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You never surrendered

12/7/2012

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Sail Forth

12/7/2012

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I want to spend time with you

12/7/2012

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I hold your hand

12/7/2012

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An open heart

12/7/2012

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It has been said that man can accomplish anything he sets his mind to, but it is better said that anything can be accomplished when one’s heart is set on it. For the mind of man is limiting and only knows what it knows. But an open heart can know all and will soar unto the heavens. Set your heart aright. Come unto Me and I will cleanse your heart. Be pure of heart and full of My Love. My Love knows no limits. Do not limit yourself by living through your mind. Open your heart and let My Love flood in.

Excerpt from: Listen Hear, A Divine Love Story by Debra Clemente

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