Dear Jeanne,
What message do you have for us today?

A short message today, to keep you upon your path, is what I offer. Difficulties arise, struggles ensue, old habits of rejection of the self will also become apparent, but these things must not hold you from your truth. Though frustration, and perhaps even boredom with confronting the old self once again, may factor in to your recapitulation do not allow these minor infractions to impinge upon your progress.

I expect bravery from you as you enter into the new habit of recapitulation, but I also expect that, from your new adult place of understanding, you will go easy on yourself, doing what you can handle, not overdoing so that you get caught there, and removing yourself quickly when the time is right. Then, you step back in to now, fully aware and centering, before pondering the meaning of your encounter with your past self.

This is all meaningful. Do not doubt that whatever you encounter on your journey into recapitulation is extremely valid and valuable for you. Even though you may not clearly understand, or even acknowledge, that you have learned anything new so will it later become apparent that you are changing daily as you make your way.

A journey is not a happy-go-lucky event at every step, but it is a meaningful event at every step. Your participation is all that is required. So, today, I continue to urge your participation in your growth to spirit, and spiritual, awareness. Even though you may doubt or reject my urgings, so do I ask that you go along with me for a while before you dismiss me entirely.

As you participate, question everything you encounter, but question it differently. Recapitulation is about not only seeking clarity, but also it is about gaining a new perspective on the self, the self as a journeyer who knows that every aspect of the past was meaningful and got you to now, to where you are now. So, piece together the puzzle of yourself now, knowing that a whole clear picture will emerge as you find each piece, place it correctly, and see your journey clearly emerge as meaningful and, even more than that, as truly meant to be exactly what it was and continues to be. But, all of this requires your participation in the process of recapitulation and growth. The reward for such hard work will be a new lightness, a new ease in life, but best of all, a new complete understanding of the self as journeyer; and you will look forward to life ahead of you with enthusiasm and readiness for adventure in a totally new way. Life is meaningful at every step of the way, but with your participation will life be much more fulfilling and satisfying, and joyous too!

Dear Jeanne,
Do you have a short message for us today?

Do not harbor guilt. Do not impose upon the self feelings of guilt, resentment, or regret for the past; the past is done. As you recapitulate, seek instead clarity and truth of vision, and in your investigations be truth-seeking. Do not allow the old habits to guide you to old hideouts of safety, but allow your new emerging self to clearly bring you to a new vision and a new center of calm as you go through the process of discovery of the truth of the self.

This process that I urge upon you is so necessary, though I know it is difficult to weather as you review your past, the past you had closed the door on, for good, you thought. Go now, one final time, into your past, and gather, with clear vision, clear thinking, and clear understanding, all the truths that reside there in the shadows. Expect your past to be different from your memory of it, and you will go into it with the proper attitude. Go into it caught by the old ideas and you may not be open to receive the truth. Turn down the covers you have hidden under, open the doors you have closed, push aside the veils that have closed behind your every step and have a new look as you remain firmly grounded in now, in the new you, mature and ready to proceed on life’s journey. But, you must face the fact that in order to proceed must all past secrets be clearly revealed, all bundles of this life’s past upon that earth be sorted through so that you may proceed unburdened. For there will be no progress if you are forced to continue carrying the burdensome past. Recapitulate, then learn the art of detachment in order to free yourself further. But, recapitulation is truly enough work for now.

Do not overload your system with too much at once. I have been teaching you calm steadiness for a reason. Go about your life, and your recapitulation, with slow, calm steadiness and your progress will proceed at the right pace, with enough time to assimilate, digest, and be truly done with it. Otherwise is there the possibility of that old big baby waking up and getting in on the act, and that would be a disaster. Keep the big entitled baby asleep, quietly napping at all costs, and your process will go smoothly. If the big baby wakes up, pat it gently back to sleep, your adult firmly in control and needing quiet contemplative calm in order for the work of the true self to take place.

This is a lot for today. Recapitulation is the word, but also the most important step to take as you progress to true spirithood. Keep working, ask for help when you need it, and be guided by the signs in your life. I cannot stress this enough, my friends. Be calm and steady as you go. Slow down, find your rhythm, and proceed into your past fully engaging the terms of recapitulation as I have defined. Good Luck!

Dear Jeanne,
Do you have a word or two for today?

Abhor not the self for the trials of the past. All lives upon that earth must be tested in order for growth to happen. There is little one can do to change the past, but much one can do to change the future. Begin by changing the attitude of the self towards life. Admit, once again, that this life is meaningful, necessary, and the only opportunity for growth and change now, and you will give yourself permission to actively pursue a new avenue with a new attitude focused on growth.

You are different now because you have already made many changes in your life. Do not stop now at a standstill simply because the ego no longer wishes for change. Of course the ego does not wish for change because change means dissolution of the ego. Your greatest challenge ahead of you is to dissolve the ego, dismantle it, and live without it. So of course the ego is in an uproar right now, fighting you at every change, looking back to save itself, and to stay in your good graces. But the ego self must understand that its time of life is over, it has done its job, and done it extremely well, but now is it time to part ways. Time for the ego to take leave, say goodbye to this life, and dissolve into the dust along your path.

As you shed your ego now your spirit will take over even though there may be quite a tussle as the ego seeks to regain every inch of power it loses. But you, the spirit you, must remain in control, the mature and knowing adult who drives your boat and steers you into calmer waters in order to contemplate your life and your direction.

So, of course your ego is going to have temper tantrums as you not only ask it to leave, but as you pick it off you in painful pieces that may give not only tender bruises, but also bloody scabs. But, pick at it, and discard it day by day in order for spirit growth. Dissect the ego as you journey my friends. It is the next step.

Dear Jeanne,
Do you have a word for today?

Underneath lies everything. Do not attempt to keep hidden from the self that which must be revealed in order for continuous growth to be a part of your life. Growth implies eternal movement and change. Do not sit upon the sealed coffers of your inner truth, attempting to keep the lids closed and the truths hidden. This would be a devastating and undeveloping action.

Dig deeper for the buried treasure inside you. Underneath your strict façade lies the amorphous truth awaiting release. Stand back out of the way now. Remove the hard outer protector from the sealed door of your treasure room and allow the gold within, the golden you, to become active and part of your life. The golden you awaits invitation into your reality. Do not hold back this golden truth. Do not attempt to keep it buried, for if you do the weight of it will feel like lead instead of beauty, and light; and the charm that is your truth will never shine brightly upon your day. To carry lead around your whole life is a burden of the ego. Why would you choose that over the beautiful, flowing, golden inner you?

Dear Jeanne,
Do you have a word of guidance for today?

Confine your activities to only what is necessary. Conserve your energy for that which is focused on your path. Continue your truth seeking process of personal discovery and growth. Do not be wasteful, either of your time or your energy. Do not fall into old habits or bad habits, but instead contain your energy for most efficient usage. Distractions may appear to divert your attention and pull you from your path, but maintain your centered balance and focus on the investigations of the self for personal growth. This is where your energetic endeavors must remain focused; and your ego must learn to be calm and contented with this process. Quiet down the big ego, put the big baby to bed for a long nap, and stay focused on your adult awareness, your mature place in the world, and your stable and steady investigation of the self. This is good use of energy today. Stay with it.