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Pineapple Delight

I was so happy to see pineapples growing on both my plants this year. I’ve been watching them grow for about six months now. The large pineapple grew on my older plant, and has produced fruit several times over the years. She’s been slow and steady in her growth, ripening at her own place.

The little pineapple is the very first fruit on a young plant. She showed up about a month after the older one, and ripened quickly. She was full of enthusiasm, while there was still so much room left to grow. I tried to convince her to slow down but to no avail.

I found myself smiling every time I looked at them. Each one was completely devoted to expressing its own life at its own pace. As I went to pick them on Saturday morning, I realized that these pineapples had quietly joined the same conversation that had begun at the beach.

The Alabaster Ray of Unity of Being welcomes, honors, and integrates every expression of life. The first fruit on a young plant, and the fourth fruit on an older one. Both beautiful. Each one a small blossom of beginning, leading up to the abundant harvest.

And might I add, both were delicious. The small one sweet with a hint of coconut. The larger one rich and full, with a bit of a floral scent too.

The Alabaster Ray of Being reminds us that every expression of life carries its own gift. The Ray was already expressing itself through these two simple and unique pineapples, long before I understood why they had captured my attention.

This is one of the quiet joys of Aquarian Living: discovering that all of life has been taking part in the sacred conversation all along.

I am Alunira

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Wisdom from the Sky

When I was at the beach last week I found myself gazing up at the sky. It was so unusual.

The darker clouds rested over the hill while the sea reflected every shade of blue and gray beneath them. The sun behind the clouds’ edges brought a little brightness and a pop of sky blue. Every color, every texture, every layer of light brought a richness of harmony that was almost magical. I sat there for a while simply taking it all in.

It wasn't until later that I realized the Alabaster Ray Unity of being had been quietly speaking to me long before I understood the shift I was experiencing within myself. The Ray was expressing itself through the landscape before my mind recognized it. The sky welcomed the darker clouds. The sea integrated them. The landscape honored all aspects of this beautiful scene.

The Alabaster Ray invites us to experience life in the Unity of Being, with ourselves and with everything. On that day my life and nature were participating in the same living field.

This is a gift of Aquarian Living: the invitation to notice these quiet conversations with life, and to welcome the wisdom they gently reveal.

I am Alunira

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Unity of Being

For several days my energy felt unusually low. I moved slowly, had trouble concentrating, and taking a long nap seemed to be the best idea I could come up with. Other than that heaviness, I felt fine.

I just kept slogging along, hoping I would feel better soon. I didn’t talk about this to anyone, thinking it was probably just the heat and the waking up for an hour or two in the middle of the night which happens from time to time.

And then, on Thursday three different people encouraged me to go to the beach. It was so odd, but I figured that if even they could feel what I was going through energetically it was probably a good idea to go.
So with a supreme effort I went to the beach instead of back to bed.

As I swam and then floated for a bit, I could feel that the movement, the breeze, the beauty, the water, all helped me release what I had been carrying and make room for what was ready to emerge. I slept well that night and woke up anew. My whole being had shifted. For years, I knew myself primarily as a healer, a teacher, a mother, a helper, a friend. Those are all true.

But a deeper truth is that they are relational. These identities naturally rest on the person in front of me, not on the person inside of me. I released them as my primary identities and welcomed them as beautiful expressions of who I am. This rearrangement allowed me to land in myself completely. I feel settled, coherent, with a presence and a peace that I didn’t know was possible.

Looking back, I recognize it as a profound Alabaster Ray experience. Unity of Being. Welcoming, integrating, and honoring every part of me so that now I live fully, wholly, and solely as myself.

I am Alunira.

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A Beach Companion

While I was enjoying my time at the beach last Friday, a new friend decided to join me for lunch.
Well... at least she seemed quite interested in joining me. This pretty little seagull wandered over while I was eating my veggie pâté and stood nearby, watching me with great curiosity. Every now and then we'd look at each other, her quietly asking for a bite and me smiling in response.

I have to admit, I chose to keep my lunch to myself. I had a feeling one little bite might turn one quiet companion into an entire raucous committee.

So we simply shared the moment instead.

As I sat there, I found myself reflecting on how often nature invites us into relationship when we're quiet enough to notice.

The tiny blackbird who joins me on the porch most mornings. The little lizard who comes over to say hello before scurrying away again. Each day he grows a little braver, staying a little longer, until one day he hops up onto the table and leaves me completely delighted. A dragonfly hovering in front of me, arriving with perfect timing and the perfect
message.

And sometimes it's a curious seagull who quietly keeps me company while I eat lunch by the Caribbean Sea.

These little encounters have become some of my favorite moments of Aquarian Living.

They remind me that life is always in connection with us. We simply have to be present enough to enjoy the conversation.

When was the last time nature surprised you?

Body Wisdom

On Friday when I awoke my body was achy, my energy was low, and I was feeling out of sorts from sitting at the computer too much and not moving enough. I decided to go for a quick swim before going to the store. When I arrived at the beach I decided to stay longer than I originally planned. I took my coffee down to the beach with me instead
of leaving it in the car.

As I sat and sipped, the breeze, the salt air, the
gentle sound of the waves helped every muscle in my body let go and relax. I had a leisurely swim, stretching, enjoying the soft water on my skin. It felt so good to feel unhurried. After I got out of the water, I relaxed until I felt in sync with myself and whole again.

On the drive home I had a gentle smile on my face the entire time, I felt lighter, clearer, and more settled than I had all week.

Aquarian Living is listening to your body when it whispers, and responding to it with kindness.

The Emerald Ray of Harmonic Alignment arrives when we give ourselves the time and space to settle back into our own natural rhythm.

How does your body let you know it's time for a reset?

Return

Lately I’ve been really busy, either at my computer or working in the store every single day. I don’t mind it, I love my work, I love the store, but I could feel my whole energetic system longing for a reset.
Of course, I went to my favorite beach. It had been a while.

Walking down the little hill toward the water gave me an instant lift. As soon as I stepped int the water, I relaxed. I swam. I floated. I breathed. My body felt grateful to move again.

This beach has been my “safe and happy place for many, many years. I remember when I lived in Chicago and came to visit my best friend in St. Thomas, I would come here and float on my back stretching my limbs out like a starfish. I would be completely present with the cool water underneath me , the warm sun above, the gentle breeze, the taste of salt water on my lips.

Back in Chicago, on cold gray winter evenings, I would close my eyes in a warm bath and imagine I was here.
As I floated, those Chicago evenings came back to me, and I realized I no longer have to imagine. I am here, present and happy.

Returning to a special place can not only remind us who we are, but also who we’ve always been.

The Emerald Ray of Harmonic Alignment may arrive through extraordinary change.

It can also arrive simply by returning to a place where your soul and your whole being remembers how to exhale.

Where is the place that helps you come home to yourself?

The Morning Chat

I look forward to a visit from this tiny bird every morning. She arrives with important neighborhood news while I’m still waking up, having my coffee on the porch. She immediately begins chattering away. Not a timid little chirp or two. This bird has things to say. Sometimes she’s reporting on the weather, commenting on the cats, or sharing the latest island gossip, but she is quite committed to making sure I stay informed.

I usually listen politely. Occasionally I answer back. Our morning conversations have become one of my favorite parts of the day.

A couple months ago I would have missed our chats completely. My mornings were busier then. There was always something to do, a problem to solve, a task waiting for my attention.

These days I begin the day differently. Instead of grabbing my phone with my coffee, I take my coffee with me for a few quiet moments on the porch. And I take it all in. The birds flittering by. The trees swaying in the breeze. The hens clucking at their chicks to stay close by. Almost every morning there’s one that sets off on its own and starts peep peep peeping loudly til its back with its family. That makes me smile.

Sitting on my porch gives me a chance to arrive in my day before the day arrives in me.

Recently I had a realization. Life feels richer when I give myself space to experience it. Ideas find me more easily. Inspiration arrives more naturally. Ordinary moments reveal unexpected beauty.

This is one of the gifts of Aquarian Living. Meaning doesn’t require an epiphany from somewhere far away. It is woven through the life already unfolding around us, waiting to be noticed.

And for that, I am grateful.

What beauty is around you, waiting for you to notice?

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Books and Mangoes

After the retreat I felt a nudge to book a session with the retreat leader, Nana. I felt like I was moving in a bunch of different directions, and I needed some guidance. The session was very enlightening for me, so much so that I scheduled another one.

At the beginning of our next session she said that she forgot to tell me that the guidance was to focus on my book. In fact, she wanted me to join her and one of her friends who met twice a month to focus on writing their books. She asked me how my book was coming along. I told her I hadn’t started one. She said well it’s there and it’s ready.

I sat with that and I realized it was true. All my different directions were actually all connections to the book. I mentioned it to a couple people this week and then the magic began.

The illustrator appeared. The structure appeared. The chapter format appeared. The back cover began appearing. And then my hairstylist’s gifts. The first book helped me realize a crucial part of my book was missing. The second book was written in a framework similar to what I had in mind, and it gave me clarity.

The mangoes appeared. They’re abundant this year, and people with trees give them freely, and those without them welcome them joyfully. Community. Connection. Joy.

You know, those fundamental qualities of Aquarian Living. My book is an invitation to Aquarian Living through the ordinary moments where soul, joy, meaning, and everyday life meet, with some magic sprinkled in there, too.

What a week. Not a week of striving. A week of gathering. A week of the guiding principle of Aquarian Living:

Don’t reach. Open. Allow. Receive.

And what a wondrous week it’s been.

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From Grumpy to Emerald Green

I’ll be honest. Last week I was a little grumpy. Most of the week I felt just a little off.
And full transparency here, it was for a pretty trivial reason — my hair.
My last haircut was a month ago and it just wasn’t right. I wasn’t happy with it when I left the salon, but I hadn’t spoken up, so every time I looked in the mirror I felt irritated with myself.

Finally, I asked myself why I was carrying this little frustration around every day. Instead of waiting another two weeks like I normally would, I picked up the phone and made an appointment.

As soon as I arrived, I explained that I hadn’t been happy with my last haircut. My stylist apologized and offered a free haircut. With the air cleared, we had a lovely conversation. She gave me a couple books to read and two delicious mangos, too. We hugged when we said goodbye.

I left with both my head and my heart feeling lighter and more settled.

As I walked back to our shop, I smiled. I was back in alignment. And I realized the Emerald Ray of Harmonic Alignment can arrive in any ordinary moment that includes honesty, kindness, and connection.

And this Harmonic Alignment can change any ordinary day into a day full of possibilities.

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Rest and Integration

Sundays are usually quiet days, where I create or refine my social media posts, finish up loose ends from the previous week, and make small preparations for the week ahead.

As I sat on the porch this morning thinking of the day ahead, I got nothing. No ideas or motivation whatsoever.

So I did the one thing that had to be done for Monday, and spent the rest of the day lazing. Dozing off and on with Chassie my cat. Playing games on my phone. Jotting down ideas to look at later in the week.

And the most beautiful part of all this? I returned to the very foundation of Aquarian Living:
Don’t reach. Open. Allow. Receive.

I realized the last two weeks had been full of new ideas, new projects, and new growth. I had been so busy connecting and creating that I knew in my bones it was time to rest and integrate.

Growth is an ongoing journey rather than a destination. And journeys have rhythms.
Days of movement. Days of alignment. Days of integration.
All are part of the spiral.

This week may bring a little less output and a little more listening to myself.

I know the next bloom is already gathering itself, and I don't have to pull on the petals to make it open.

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