Friday, July 24, 2009



In a dream the other day, I had seen myself as a rich woman with the perfect figure. Only in that dream I had just died. I woke up wondering what that dream meant. Now of course there were other things in the dream to help guide me.

Now that’s kind of disinheriting when you have a dream you’re in another dimension where you have everything you want and the perfect figure and yet you just died. Than you find out you died of a drug overdose in which goes against your very belief system.

So what did this mean? You know I had to do some evaluating. I discovered in that dimension I was still married to my X husband. That says a lot he use to cut me down that would have a definite emotional and mental effect on me no matter how many goals I accomplished.

I remembered having very spiritual times in those days. I did so with the belief that if I had any prayers answered I had to make great sacrifices and live miserably in order to receive.

That dream made me think about what I call “My perfect self”. If I had the chance to talk to her, what would she say?

I believe my perfect self would first look at my imperfect body than open her arms and accept me the way I am.

I believe she would tell me that this person is within me. I believe she would tell me I had to learn to let go of certain self-defeating thoughts and belief systems. I had to let go of some fears, guilt’s, and insecurities. I had to be more confident in myself. I had to do what felt right.

We have our Mental selves, our Physical selves, our Emotional selves, and our Spiritual self’s. If any of these selves are damaged or hurting, it interferes with our True-selves.

When talking to my True self I learned that even though I don’t see myself as judgmental I have been judgmental. Of course, the things I was judgmental about I felt justified in. I am judgmental in Movies. I prefer to watch movies that leave me feeling good. I get upset when my husband puts what I call kill em up movies in the DVD player. That includes gory movies that make no sense to me. I believe these moves can be very damaging. I said to my true self that it’s just best that I leave the room when he does that.

My true self asked me, is it? I responded yes of course I don’t want that stuff in my mind. Than my true, self said I thought you believed in all things there’s no good or bad there just is. I said yes but. Than my true self said I am not saying for you to go and deliberately buy those kinds of movies or feed that kind of stuff in your mind. However, don’t you think this would be the perfect opportunity for you to learn how to look at the world without judgment?

My true self reminded me how I went to see a movie my Son wanted to see called “Taken” at the end of the movie I admired how he loved his daughter so much he risked his life to save her. That was the redeeming factor of the movie for me.

My perfect self-pointed out you cannot have a “Happy Movie” without some “Sad” moments. You cannot have a Kill em Up Movie without some kind or loving moments. If you can look at a movie that you feel is “Damaging to the Mind” and find a redeeming factor instead of criticizing the Movie than you can learn not to be so judgmental with other entities in this world.

We do not understand everything; with all good guy bad guy scenarios each believe the other is the bad guy. I am not recommending exposing oneself to violent programming. I still believe it’s better to expose ourselves to things that keep us in focus of our calling. I am saying though when in a position of being exposed to things we would rather not be exposed to. It is a perfect opportunity to grow to learn to find the redeeming factor of the situation. We can learn how to get over being judgmental. We can learn how to understand the opposing side. We can learn how to be at peace with the world as it is “ALL OF IT”

Believe it or not this Imperfect world is Perfect just the way it is. That does not mean we don’t try to Make this world a better place to live. It just means that energy is set up to flow perfectly no matter what. Knowing this no matter what, we can have faith that everything will always work out for the best.

I enjoyed talking to my inner self My True or Perfect Self She is wise she’s in constant connection with the perfect energy source “God”.

Thank You for taking the time to read this… Sincerely Rev Penny J Ragan.

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We have our Mental selves, our Physical selves, our Emotional selves, and our Spiritual self’s. If any of these selves are damaged or hurting, it interferes with our True-selves.

Response; Accordint to the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the mental self is in the east direction and the gifts of that direction are clarity, wisdom, and enlightenment or illumination. The physical self is in the north direction and the gifts are renewal, cleansing, and purity. The emotional self is in the southj and the gifts are growth, trust, and love. And the spiritual self, the most powerful, is in the west and the gifts are experience, introspection, and strength. These gifts are what keep us in balance and require a constant vigil not to lose them as a result of the world of mankind interfering with our path.

font="Times New Roman"] [/font]We do not understand everything; with all good guy bad guy scenarios each believe the other is the bad guy. I am not recommending exposing oneself to violent programming. I still believe it’s better to expose ourselves to things that keep us in focus of our calling. I am saying though when in a position of being exposed to things we would rather not be exposed to. It is a perfect opportunity to grow to learn to find the redeeming factor of the situation. We can learn how to get over being judgmental. We can learn how to understand the opposing side. We can learn how to be at peace with the world as it is “ALL OF IT”

Response; I am reminded of the journey and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth who was not blind to the ways of the world, but was vehement in His assesment of its shortcomings. He spoke it loudly to the world and was murdered for His voice. In fact, we are responsible to judge this world and the 7 deadly sins that live so well in it. We are required by His teachings to speak our truth as it is revealed to us directly from God. If it is troubling to our soul/spirit, then we are responsible to speak of it and tell others why it is troubling or detrimental to our welfare. This is how we evolve in the way of the spirit and continue to receive the 12 gifts of the Medicine Wheel. It is not without work, or sacrifice, that we do these things.

Believe it or not this Imperfect world is Perfect just the way it is. That does not mean we don’t try to Make this world a better place to live. It just means that energy is set up to flow perfectly no matter what. Knowing this no matter what, we can have faith that everything will always work out for the best.

Response; If the "world is perfect just the way it is", then we have no need to change anything or complain of anything. How can you make better what is already perfect? No, God made this world perfect in the beginning, but mankind has corrupted it and continues to destroy the 4 elements of humanity; body, mind, emotions, and spirit, and in the process mankind also eliminates the gifts that our Creator has so freely gives to us. As Paul said, " all things are permissible, but not all things are advisable". Jesus of Nazareth is my Teacher, my guide, my mentor, and has shown me many ways, or "paths", by which to provide perspectives to others. This world is far from perfect. Mankind is responsible for its demise, and mankind will be responsible for its salvation through the voice and word of God.....God's Peace and Love....To`na Wanagi

That’s a nice tidbit of information about the medicine wheel as someone who is studying other religions I appreciate that

As a child, I was brought up in the Christian Faith often I will quote things I have learned through that faith. However, I am no longer a Christian. I have nothing against them just that the religion does not totally coincide with my believes. However, I do respect the beliefs of others. That is why I love being a Universal Life Minister.

I understand where your coming from regardless of appearance we are more alike than different. I think the difference is that even though I have found myself to be judgmental at times I see it more as a shortcoming. I really tend to go more with judge not lest ye be judged. I do believe that God speaks our Truth in our hearts.

I have found that telling others that their actions or words are troubling to our sole and spirit often causes turmoil. Very few people who perform offensive actions care about our sole or spirit. However, our Actions speak louder than our words. Showing others through love and guidance, a more beneficial way such as you have done in your ministry makes an even greater difference.

I understand the confusion about me stating that the world is perfect than talk about making it a better place. In fact, after I wrote that I thought about how it sounded kind of contradicting it’s self. There is a little bit more to it.

Your right God made this a perfect world. You probably already know I am a person who believes strongly in energy. Energy flows that’s what it does. It flows in a strait line in accordance to the path it’s on until something else (another form of energy) intercepts it. Than it transforms or changes it’s path. This is perfect nothing can change that energy will always flow. Your right Man-Kind has corrupted the earth and continued to destroy the 4 elements. When you attempt to go against the flow of energy, it creates problems (for us) not for God. Therefore, it is up to us through “Action” to correct those problems we (Mankind) ourselves created.

I do appreciate your comments as it does give me something to think about when I write. Thank You and have a nice day… Sincerely Reverend Penny J Ragan.