Welcome to afishoutofwater.blog To my fellow travelers, the quietly unraveling, the beautifully undoneโthis space was made with you in mind. You know who this is for? Itโs for the one quietly unraveling in a world that only rewards certainty. The one who feels like they lost the map, only to discover it never quite fit... Continue Reading →
Tune into your inner wisdom
Deep within you lies an incredible source of wisdom โ an internal guidance system far more powerful than your conscious mind. This inner guide โ your intuition, higher self, or the presence of God โ holds insights, ideas, and paths forward that you can't access through logic alone. Think of those flashes of inspiration that... Continue Reading →
Why I reject the ‘Religious’ label
โ I cringe when people stereotype me with the label 'religious'. To be honest, I dislike the word and find it mildly offensive. Of course, this reaction could reflect my own hang-ups rather than ill intent on the part of someone saying, "Oh, I can see you're religious." So, disclaimer aside, let me vent! No,... Continue Reading →
Are you living inside your head?
Living too much in my head wasn't serving me. Back in 2016, I realized there must be a better, more authentic way to understand reality than through the constant chatter of my mind. I longed for a deeper connection โ with myself, the world, and something greater. I asked God, the Universe, the Holy Spirit,... Continue Reading →
My cry is Freedom!
My cry is 'Freedom!'My quest is re-Union! I refuse to be defined by the pastOr limited by circumstances.Fear and doubt will not have the last say. I refuse to journey back in timeTo past grievances or slights. I spread my wings and soar,Carried by grace and unfailing love.Though I may waver,No one and nothing can... Continue Reading →
God is nothing.
Prompted by them, I was answering questions about God from my 9 and 10 years olds as I drove them in the car to go shopping. My 10 year old summed up the conversation in his own words โGod is nothingโ. He was so right! God is NO Thing. Not an idea, concept, person, object... Continue Reading →
You are awesome, but you are not God.
The teachings of manifestation hold truth โ we have immense potential to dream and create. This stems from our divine essence, our connection to the ultimate Creator. However, it's vital to recognize our limits and differentiate ourselves from God. Lucifer's downfall came from a misinterpretation of his divine qualities. Pride led him to believe that... Continue Reading →
Questions are important
The questions you have are more important than the answers because that is where your potential is. Trust your questions more than your answers. Question some of your conclusions and lean more into the unknown. Adyashanti We are susceptible to accepting certain answers because of the comfort and succour they give us. Hence, it ias... Continue Reading →
Faith is not ‘fake it till you make it’
Faith is informed by what we 'see'. It is not mental belief in a concept or deity, nor is it idle 'hope' that things will turn out OK. Faith is an 'experiential knowingโ, that comes from seeing Reality for what it truly is. But not the seeing of the physical eyesย or intellect.ย What I'm... Continue Reading →
Does it feel like the end of your world?
Sometimes our fearful and limited mind perceives and interprets situations we face as being 'world ending' or 'soul crushing'! Despite our best efforts, there seems no way out and no silver linning in the cloud. Depression and anxiety can feel like this too. The darkness, the pain and the anquish is real. But there can... Continue Reading →
Dancing in the rain
Often, we don't have control over the timing, nature and location of the storms that arise within or around us. However, we can choose to put our lives on hold by focusing on the storm, OR press on regardless by consciously and deliberately focusing on the positives instead. Brolly anyone? Let's go dancing in the... Continue Reading →
What signals are you sending out?
A call to reflect on the power of your intentions and true motives. As the New Year 2023 steps unto the stage, do consider that your intentions (and motivation), whether conscious or unconscious, are a powerful signal emitted out into the Universe. Our intentions work like a homing beacon that attracts (or repels) things, people,... Continue Reading →
The Crossing
โI no longer want to live with the old conditioned responses, feelings and perceptions. FATHER, The Old Man has served its purpose. It does not serve me anymore in the new light of revelation and understanding that We have. It is time to lay him down. It is time to silence him. He beats an... Continue Reading →
Be careful for nothing
We pray not to tell God what he doesn't know, nor do we pray to bend His will. The Father knows all things, including your needs and desires. We pray to take the load off our minds and to allow God to fill that space with his love, wisdom and presence. Let us be careful... Continue Reading →
