Monday, October 31, 2016

Please, Just Be The Wonderful, Incredible YOU!

Please, Just Be The Wonderful, Incredible YOU!

Beloveds,

Please, Just Be The Wonderful, Incredible YOU! 

The next time we meet along the way, Promise  This: 

Please, Just Be Yourself.

Just Be The Wonderful, Incredible YOU!

Write your own song. Do your own dance. 

Let each chapter of your life be the story you choose to share.  And when it ends, embrace each new beginning with Courage and Hope.

Allow me the Gift of discovering and accepting the mystery of You. 

Within that mystery, Grace will move. 

Then with ease, I will sing and dance too! 

Remember, I only know how to Be Me!

So Please, Just Be The Wonderful, Incredible YOU!!!!!

Always, Melony
Peace is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Forgiveness, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding,  and the Gift of Love!

Sunday, October 30, 2016

We Rise. We Vote. We Rise!

We Will Rise Up! 

As People Awaken in Love, We Will Rise Up and Be Inspired by Truth. We Are One Only In Love!

The Minority who have taken the resources from the Majority, and are living in opulence will find that their reigns are being questioned.

People will take to the streets and protest with both Dignity and Frustration. People Will Want a Voice in Their Destiny. People Will Demand to Be Heard.

People Will Continue To Demand the Right to VOTE. 

People Will No Longer Accept, Classism,  Racism, Sexism or Discrimination as a Way of Life.

People will want more for their Children and begin to protest unfair legal, social, political and economic practices that result in discrimination.

People will no longer accept living in Poverty. They will want their Children to have quality education, affordable healthcare, homes filled with a Loving Peace, and Bright Futures with Good Opportunity.

The Majority of People Will Want Leaders with Compassionate Hearts.

 This Time Has Come.

We must all hold a positive, peaceful, nonviolent resolve as we move into an era where more people want to create, live and thrive in Equitable, Respectful Societies!

Breathe Deeply Ten Times. 

In Love with Hope. Out Integrity with Purpose!

We Rise. We Rise. We Rise! 

Let Us All Vow to Move Forward, and Vision Positive, Loving Societal Transitions with Truth and Reconciliation with the Sharing of Resources and Power!

Please Use Your Voice and Vote!

We Vote. We Are One Only In Love! 

We Rise. We Vote. 
We Rise. We Vote. 
We Rise. We Vote.

We Are One and Rising In Love!

Always, Melony

Peace is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Forgiveness, Hope, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and, The Grace of Love!

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Re-Membering Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too!

Re-Membering Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too! (Inspired by the Teachings of Elizabeth Anne Hin)

Beloveds, 

The sun shone on a crisp Fall day,
and the wind blew so that leaves
danced as old friends, and Eternal Lovers.

Even now the music plays in my head.

A drum beats steadily
as bells create joyful melodies of Grace.

It was then that many were reborn.
Reborn with the understanding
that Love is patience in the knowing
and feeling of humility, and compassion.

Many were re-born knowing 
Love is all there is, and ever was.
 
And therefore it is no surprise
that today we find ourselves 
amongst the fallen red/orange/
yellow/green leaves
and gather them tenderly
as if they are our most precious possessions.

 For these leaves represent
 the passage of time---a settling,
 an understanding,
 an appreciation of Grace.

Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too
are surprised, really, 
that we don’t re-member 
to fully embrace the breath of our hearts.

 It is a breath as sweet as jasmine
 as salty as an ocean breeze,
 as light and refreshing
 as the smell of trees when it rains.

 The breath is all things
 that allow us a new understanding of the old.

 We often have reason for celebration
 for we are ancient in our desire,
 in our faith, and our understanding.

 And re-member, since the beginning of time
 Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too
have said that
 Peace is a pathway that lies
 beneath each thought, feeling, and action.

 Peace is an opportunity
 to create a world of tranquility
 filled with hope, and manifested by healing.

 Peace is the smile of joy
 on a child’s face as she or he
 holds the hand of a grandparent
 and adoringly they say to eachother,
 I Love you!

 Peace is each of us re-visiting our anger
 and forgiving ourselves through Love.

 Peace is honoring the healing process
 and holding a space for the joy
 that can come after.

 Peace is each of us walking tranquilly
 with no guns, no weapons of mass destruction,
 and no more red buttons in the White House
 created to annihilate the World.

 Peace is Hope, day and night
 illuminated by hard work, and the quest
 for cures of all the ills of our society.

 Peace is illuminated by each step into Grace
 and the reconciliation of differences
 that now serve to plant
 new seeds in our Universal Garden.

Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too
are surprised, really,
 that we don’t re-member Harmonics
 as the flowers of Grace which eternally
 have formed new bouquets of hope,
 of infinite healing, of courage,
 of solutions to age old challenges.

 These bouquets honor and salute
 our entire sentient family
 and reflect a unique understanding
 of the future of the Universe.

Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too 
are asking us to become
more aware of a special sense of order.

Rebirth, transformations,
endings, beginnings again, and again 
remind us that there is 
always cause for celebration,
always an opportunity to expand our vision,
and our hearts.

Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too 
are asking Us to pay more attention;
 to walk in the field of miracles,
 to embrace the newness of leaves
 fallen with hope, appreciation and courage.

 What if in this moment we imagine
 a potential new healing
 supported by angels, masters and spirit guides
 as well as trees, mountains, oceans,
 sea lions, eagles, doves, dolphins and whales?

Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too
tell us that Truth is the constant re-minder
and the unearthing in the Now.

Truth is the intuition and courage 
within each of us.

Truth is the desire to live, hope and dream
of  Love---of a tranquil world with opportunity,
healing, food, equity,
and the fulfillment of Good Dreams for all.

Truth is a new song created by the Symphony.

The chords are stronger, 
the harmony intensified.
Surety is the reality.
Resistance too is a part of the Song.

Together it all becomes a Symphony of Love
within the passage of time.

Love is traveling through unknown pathways.

Love is with new purpose.

Love is with new meaning.

It is a song where fear is transformed 
into hope with the courage to take
a solo of compassion created by humility.

The Symphony of Love creates a 
New Infinite  that carries us beyond; 
in this time,
 and beyond, the beyond, the beyond!

Ancient Grandmothers and Grandfathers Too
remind us that Joy is in the be-ing,
 in the recognizing, in the acceptance of Love.

 As breathing creates the pathway
 for the journey of Love
 into new sound vibrations of Harmonic Grace.

 The Sun shone on a crisp Fall day,
 and the wind blew so that leaves
 danced as old friends, and Eternal Lovers.

Ancient Grandmothers, and Grandfathers too
 are surprised; really,
 that we don’t re-member Harmonics
 as the flowers of Grace which Eternally
 have formed new bouquets of Hope,
 of Infinite Healing, of Courage, of Love
 and Solutions to Age Old Challenges.

Please, Breathe Deeply and Re-member!

Always, Melony 

 (c) Miss Mellie Rainbow aka Melony McGant
 10/29/07



Friday, October 28, 2016

We Will Sow Your Seeds of Light and Love!

We Will Sow Your Seeds of Light and Love! 

Beloved Radiant ONES,

Just as trees, flowers and all living things; we are all born from the Seeds of Light and Love.  

Even when our bodies are frail, our Hearts grow strong when nurtured with Love.

Some of us stay here for many years, share wisdom with many others, and learn great lessons.  

Others stay only a short time but their Love guides and gives us courage, strength and new purpose.  

Through them we learn what it is to be happy even when we are very sad!  

We learn to support and nurture eachother and share our special moments. 

Hopefully we learn quickly to say what is in our hearts and to Live With No Regret--- because sometimes we are asked to offer our tender goodbyes when we just became comfortable and said a loving hello! 

And Yes, it is true...

Every beautiful flower will wilt and return to the Earth. 

And strong trees may fall in a storm and die.

But the Roots of Love are Eternal and can remain and blossom in our minds and our hearts throughout All Time in the Circle of Life and Love!

Please Take a Moment,  Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times.

For All Those Whom We Love That Have Left This Earth, We Call Your Names, and Allow the Memory of Grace In Your Spirits to Help Us Live with Hope.

We Lovingly Call Your Names and  Re-Member Your Laughter, Your Joy, Your Wisdom, Your Precious Life Journeys, and Your Love. 

We Will Always Sow Your Seeds of Light and Love!  

Always, Melony 


Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Hope, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

"Love. Lifts. Me."



Beloveds, 

As Oprah Says..."Love. Lifts. Me."

With Humility, I take a moment to still myself.

I Breathe and Exhale Deeply Six Times.

In every place in my heart where I have felt disappointment, been wounded or wounded another, I offer and ask for forgiveness.

Forgiveness allows me the gift of healing. Healing grants renewal and helps me to begin again, in the Newness of Love.

I feel the Love of every Uni-Verse embrace me, and offer the Grace of Renewal.

I continue to Breathe. Slowly I Exhale with each breath, and let go of every thought that is not Love.

I Breathe and offer Gratitude for Life.

I open my heart and feel the lessons of the butterfly, the dove, the dolphin, the phoenix, the flower, the tree, the oceans, the moon, the planets, the stars, ancient beings; and all sentient life woven in the fabric of my DNA of every lifetime.

It is like I am walking on water across many Galaxies into the clouds of Heaven.

I am reminded that Wisdom of Love offers many lessons of Patience and Fluidity.

Love will always smooth the boulders of the inequity caused by ego, greed, and fear.

Unselfish Actions of Love can resolve conflict and un-necessary wars fought by our Collective.

Love's Beginnings are beyond time and serve as an infinite Ocean of Grace that teaches Compassion, Hope, Integrity and Good Purpose.

Love is meant to flow and has no ending.

The Peace and Prosperity that I Desire for Myself, I Desire For All Others.

I Breathe and Exhale Deeply.

Only through Love are we offered the Gift of Re-Birth and Renewal.

Every Good Dream Is Possible to Manifest through Consistent Effort, Deep Listening, Patience and the Grace of Love.

I Humbly Say Thank You to the Infinite Creator of ALL.

Once Again, I Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly.

As Oprah Says... "Love. Lifts. Me."

My Heart is filled with Profound Gratitude!

Love Gives Me Hope!  Love Inspires Me!

Love Heals Me! Love Leads Me!

What Does Love Do For YOU?

Always, Melony

Peace Is Possible Through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Forgiveness, Hope, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Grace of Love!


Saturday, October 22, 2016

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!


YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Beloveds, 

Never Forget that...

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Beautiful is the one who overcomes fear, forsakes envy, hate and greed; and offers Forgiveness.

Beautiful is the one who walks with Integrity, understands pain, embraces Hope and shares the gifts of their heart.

Beautiful is the one who moves forward Joyfully with Gratitude into the Light of Love to meet their Good Destiny.

Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times.

In Compassion and Love.   Out Humility and Love.

In Compassion and Love.   Out Humility and Love.

In Compassion and Love.   Out Humility and Love.

In Compassion and Love.   Out Humility and Love......

Allow the Grace of Love to Inspire You to Walk with Courage, Integrity, and New Actions of Compassion with Kindness.

You Are Ever Awakening and Becoming.

Say to Yourself ...
  "I AM BEAUTIFUL!"   "I AM BEAUTIFUL!"

 YES!  YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

 Now Go And Speak These Words of Grace to Many....

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!  
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! 
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! 

Always, Melony
Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Forgiveness, Hope, Humility, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

Melony Turning 62! My New B’Earth Year Reflection!

Melony Turning 62!
My New B’Earth Year Reflection!

Beloveds,

Let Us All Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times.  

In Gratitude and Love!  Out Gratitude and Love.  In Gratitude and Love. Out Gratitude and Love...  
In this Lifetime, I came to the Earth section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 4:28am on October 22nd in the year of 1954. Though I come from Eternity and will return to Eternity, in Earth time, I will soon be 62 years old.

Today, and Every Day---I Thank the Creator for the opportunity to learn, grow and serve. I dedicate every day to My Precious Mother who birthed me, guided me, nurtured and Loves me. I invite you in joining me in celebrating My Mom, Betty J. Tilman.

Here are the feelings and words of my Heart for My Mother.   Maybe you will share your memories with your Mother or with others who have Inspired YOU!

Dear Mom--I feel so privileged to have you as a Mother and to have journeyed with you in this lifetime. Looking back on this almost 62 years on Earth/Heart, my life has been one of learning, adventure and more Joy than I thought imaginable. 

From the Dr. Seuss days of “Green Eggs and Ham” and the rhyming poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar, ---to my rebellious teenage years where I sought solace in everything "Black"... from Ebony and Jet Magazine, ---to the poetry of Langston Hughes, Sojourner Truth and Gwendolyn Brooks, as well as the writing and film making of Gordon Parks, the music of Roberta Flack, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ashford and Simpson and so many and much more--- to my rocky mistakes and disillusionment of young adulthood...You Exposed Me to the Best! 

Sometimes I was fearful.  You pushed and pushed and told me that I had a right to walk any path I choose in the World.  So often I felt that I was not good enough and unworthy of these great gifts. 

People whispered behind your back and made fun of me when I articulated with my extensive vocabulary.  They said I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
 
Looking back, it was funny how some of the relatives and community associates or so called friends looked for ways to undermine your authority and convince me to go right when I should have gone left. What I thought I wanted was to be "normal". I didn't understand that being different and unique was a Great Gift. 

Though I tried to run away from all you had taught me, it was so imprinted in my mind and my heart and my Soul that the further I ran, the closer I came to understang Your Wisdom, Grace and Love..
  
In 1970 you sent me to West Africa by way of Europe for a few months. Today travel is like eating chocolate. I Love it!  Travel has helped me become a person who respects, and learns from people of all different cultures and religions. I honor All Faith traditions and continue to explore the Divine Essence of MotherFatherG-D through Love.

I look at myself now and know that I am a product of Your Magnificent Efforts!   Thank You for All You have done for me. Your Goodness Inspires Me. 

Your Toughness has helped me learn how to survive in a World that would say "Who do you think You Are?",  instead of "How Can I Help??". 

Thank You for teaching me to say "YES I Can" from the time I was a child--- long before the campaign days of President Barack Obama. 

Thank You for the square dancing and swimming at the YWCA, dance and drama at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, camp in Maine at Blueberry Cove, and studying musical instruments like the violin and recorder.  I never did master either but at least I love music! 

Thank You introducing me to Khalil Gibran, Shirley Chisholm, Harry Belafonte, Katherine Dunham, Maya Angelou, Barbara Jordan, Jomo Kenyatta, members of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela and so many Heroines and Heroes who have walked this Earth, un-named here, but never forgotten.

Thank You for teaching me to walk with Integrity, to use my voice for positive change, and to Love and Support others on their life journeys.

Betty J. Tilman, I feel so privileged to have you as a Mother and to have journeyed with you in this lifetime. Looking back on this almost 62 years on Earth/Heart, my life has been one of learning, adventure and more Joy than I thought imaginable.   

I have so much left to do.  So Many creative projects to complete.  So Much to SHARE.  For the journey, I Carry Your Wisdom and Love in My Heart As I Move Forward.
  
I Am Humbled with Love; Grateful and Happy to Be Your Daughter! 
 
Always,  Melony 

A Peter Wolf Photo:
Melony Ann McGant with Mother Betty J. Tilman in 1996

Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativity, Forgiveness, Hope, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Patience, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Being Overwhelmed!

Being Overwhelmed!

Beloveds,

Have You Been Overwhelmed by Our Collective Inability to Re-connect in Love?

I have, and it is difficult at moments to see, feel and Breathe in Love; Honoring the Good in All.

Our selfishness has brought forth a tremendous imbalance throughout our Earth/Heart. Only good intent and actions of Love can return the Balance.

Please re-member that as we undergo these violent arguments in our hearts, our communities and our nations; there is a Uni-Versal struggle between the forces of Loving Cooperation versus ego, fear and the desire or perceived need for materialist power & control.

If we are to create a better, Sustainable World, then we must learn to re-activate our inner listening and use compassion in all negotiations ---be it family, friends, corporations, society or nations in conflict.

Our goal should be to Do No Harm and to Share our resources to Educate, Uplift and Inspire.

Our goal should be to learn to resolve conflict without weapons, as well as to Nurture and and Open Doors of Healing for Eachother.

We must be committed to Do More Good! This is the Way, the Divine Call and Truth of Love!

Breathe Deeply and Exhale Slowly Ten Times. In Compassion and Gratitude. Out Patience and Respect.....

Only Our True Compassion & Honest Respect Can Restore Balance & Hope on Our Earth/Heart.

Today, Please ---Take a Few Moments to Feel, See, Live, Commit to, and Breathe In Love!

Always, Melony 
Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Creativiyy, Forgiveness, Hope, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of  Love!


Sunday, October 16, 2016

You Are A Miracle!

You Are A Miracle!

Breathe Deeply In and Out Ten Times. 

 Remember Why You Are Here!  You are a Miracle; here to experience the beauty of Our Mother Earth; to sing  with the birds, and learn from the trees as they share oxygen so you can  breathe. 

You are here like a caterpillar in order to grow and have the  courage to transform into a beautiful butterfly that soars in gratitude. 

You are here to offer your talent and gifts of compassion; just as the  bee offers honey for healing. 

You are here to befriend your world  neighbors and to learn to live in Peace as you honor the oceans and rivers so  that there is clean water to drink and nurture our Universal Sentient Family for  Future Generations . 

There are so very many good reasons why you are  here! 

You, Are A Miracle--- Here to Grow and Prosper With A Loving  Heart! Breathe Deeply and Give Thanks!

Always, Melony 
Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Forgiveness, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and Love! 

My Life Is a Work In Progress!

My Life Is a Work In Progress! 

Beloveds,

My life is a work in progress. 

The picture painted in my heart is still incomplete. 

The vibrant blues and greens and oranges show my many failures that lead way to greater successes. 

The red, purple and yellow hearts remind me of all that I have lost, and each time I have fallen.
 
Humility drew the hearts as she helped me up,  and taught me Love's Truth. 

Compassion, Forgiveness, and Mercy teach me how to move through the tunnels of Sorrow; and to know both Joy and Peace.
 
My Life Is a Colorful Work in Progress. 

It has a beautiful texture of Hope with Integrity; and through every storm, Faith becomes My Rainbow of Understanding!
 
Six Times I Breathe Deeply. 
With Each Breath, 
I Exhale Gratitude with Love and Patience!   
  
Always, Melony 

Photo : A Sun-kissed Melony


Peace Is Possible through Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Forgiveness, Hope, Humility, Integrity, Kindness, Mercy, Respect, Understanding and the Gift of Love!