While working on this web it was natural for me to consider how to present it physically: Its appearance, and spiritually: Its healing qualities. A few words came to my mind reflecting my connection to France and Israel respectively:
The Psyche woman of French classicism (this is me!)
(Psyche playing a major role in the famous story from antiquity of Amor and Psyche and portrayed in numerous art works, including in a series of hangings from the 17th century at the Sully castle). She had to overcome lots of challenges but she went for it, cried and got help from all the animals. So how is she?
Elegant – Sensous – Trustworthy = Appearance
And what am I attracted to – and wanting to lead by? Again a few words popped up:
Mastery – Experiencing – Christfullness = Spirit
God has created the most beautiful garden for us to rejoice and take pleasure in, as well as nurture us. The mythic child of Amor and Psyche was called: Pleasure. Real pleasure can be obtained when you are authentic, honest and vigilant. Be grateful for every pleasure in your life! Including the misfortunes that often turn into fortunes.
For me personally I keep on learning when my instincts and senses are aroused. That’s why I love the early church – which also was the focus of my Ph.D. – with its exuberant decoration, rich symbolism and playful integration of all our senses.
I was born psychic i.e. I have vivid dreams, premonitions and a keen sense of what’s going on around me. This is one of my gifts – just as it was for my grandmother, a deeply Christian woman who spoke with Jesus and taught me about the Holy Land.
You may ask:
What’s in for me – on your web, Cybele?
If you want more authenticity, stillness and presence in your life ….if you desire to delve deep into life’s mysteries – that the Bible is so full of – and if you want to know more about the roots of the crises in the Middle East especially concerning Israel, you have come to the right place. A wise woman once said: What you see is what there is. That’s the devil’s lie (Elisabeth Spring). That is so true. Without the mystery and the deeper layers of both internal and external universes the world may look very gloomy – without hope. And isn’t she often felt so today? For those of us who are highly sensitive we would truly miss the deeper implications and wonders of life, had we to stay full time in this pseudo-world. That’s why meditative time alone is so essential because this may give access to what is behind the curtain.
I would like to invite you to enter a universe of open and curious conversation – far from any dogmatic and authoritarian rules – and I want you to feel welcomed and at ease, accepted and inspired, passionate and loved. So many times in my own life I needed to remind myself of the words of hope that God keeps instilling in us – if only we would turn to Him. And so Stories of Hope have become my speciality and I shall be glad to pass them on to you.
Welcome to the community of Gifts of Spirit where we confront our inner demons to become who we truly are and change our perspective not only as to what is possible in our own lives but also as to how each of us can contribute to the transformation that is so needed of the growing darkness in the world. My deep wish for you – and everyone of us – is that you find your own path by recognising the big vision of your life – the reason why you keep on and endure – and that you succeed in getting to know your personal (positive) commandments – your mission – of how to manifest your deepest wishes in accordance with God’s promises for you. This is where I come in and may help you with:
Your story about….
- Integrity
- Safety
- Love
- Humour
- Adventure
- Commitment
- Worldpeace
- Sweetness
- Inspiration
- Support
- Fun
- Insight
- Creativity
- Christfullness
- Faith
- …
– all connected to the Biblical story of Exodus: The desert journey from Egypt to the Holy Land. Arise, shine!
= so what is your story?
We all have to start with ourselves – to change the world.
Blessings from Cybele
Psyche gobelin at the Chateau de Sully