Forward Momentum

Forward Momentum, by Carla-Rae

( You/We REALLY are moving Forward.)

So, in my Quiet Time I was meditating, and while I have found myself frustrated about what I see as a lack of forward momentum, I was given a beautiful visual.
In the vision, I was in a commercial airliner about to reach cruising altitude. As I looked out the aircraft window, I could see for miles and miles over a clear horizon and then I looked down. From the altitude, it seemed as though nothing was moving below me. Yet, I knew I was seated in an aircraft that was cruising at a mere 500 miles per hour. HOLY, MOLY! So, something IS moving!

That visual helped me to realize that while it seems there is no forward momentum, I am cruising in my forward direction at great speed. It just doesn't feel that way.
Don't be fooled by the ILLUSION. I/You am/are making great progress and moving quickly in a forward direction.
You can THANK me for sharing this divine revelation, when you reach your destination.
Until then, SHINE ON!

Be Happy

A Quiet Time Word, by  Carla-Rae

BE HAPPY, by Carla-Rae~
~Find reasons to be happy, and pretty soon you find you are always happy, because there is always SOMETHING to be HAPPY about.
You cannot expect to have a 'Happy Ending' if you are not finding things to be happy about along the way.
No, Carla-Rae, your head is not in the clouds. You face challenges every day, just like everyone else. You are making the CHOICE to find the JOY and HAPPINESS, rather than focusing on what isn't. Do you fall sometimes? Hell, yeah!, Yet you get back up, shake yourself off and find something to be GRATEFUL for, which makes you HAPPY. That a girl! You are getting it. ~
SHINE ON!

I AM NOT DIMINISHED ~ (I Am a BRIDGE) by Carla-Rae 2015c

I AM NOT DIMINISHED ~ (I am a BRIDGE)
By Carla-Rae
October 2015c

I am not diminished because YOU don't agree with me.
I am not here to be validated by you, you see.
I KNOW my calling, and my character, to such a degree,
That no opinion can stifle my SPIRIT, so alive and free.

I will not say that I do not, within me, feel
Your disregard for my life's purpose, so real.
To you my ways are not ideal,
though, my SHINE, my CHARACTER you cannot steal.

My eyes, my ears, my heart are open,
To see and hear the words you've spoken.
Yet you do not see the hearts you've broken,
by the words and stance you have taken.

No, I am not Diminished because YOU don't agree with me.
I stand as a symbol for ALL to see,
There are a PEOPLE who will be set free,
Because of the BRIDGE I have chosen to BE.

Bridge (Campbell's Covered Bridge Upstate NY)

QUIET TIME By Carla-Rae October 1, 2015

SUCCESS and ROSE COLORED GLASSES
a real life encounter by Carla Rae

Before I even had gotten my ~ blissful ~ morning coffee, the question had been posed to me, by an individual who seems annoyed by my SHINE, 'DO you really think you are going to be successful in life, in the things that really matter, by being so simple and idealistic?' The question followed by a bellowed 'WAKE UP, the world is not IDEAL. Take off those damn rose colored glasses'.

I am thinking this person did not REALLY want to hear my answer as he/she stormed off while I stood there with that silly grin, the one those who know me well, have seen more times than they can count.
'Oh well', I thought, 'another who got pissed off at me for being SHINY.'

Yet I had that question rolling around in me so I have decided to address it.
My first and simple response is 'YES.'
Further, not only do I believe I can succeed in life with the attitude that desires to see the BEST in everything, I have already succeeded in things a weaker resolve would never have even embarked upon. I SHINE because I choose to. I SHINE when I am not even thinking about SHINING.
SHINE as I see it is a blending of all the virtues which are encompassed in LOVE.

The way I see it, through my LOVELY ROSE COLORED glasses, the world, and its inhabitants, are screaming in the faces of the very ones who are AWAKE or in the process of AWAKENING, just like my SHINY self, already knowing that their answer is to become BRIGHT and SHINY themselves.

The only way to succeed is to become pure in heart. WAKE UP to the fact that nothing will change in our WORLD, if we don't make changes in ourselves.
It is not ROCKET SCIENCE, it is all a matter of the HEART.
We can continue by screaming in the faces of those who are changing and AWAKENING, or we can change and awaken ourselves. Thereby releasing our SHINE to see our WORLD in a whole new light. Further because this heart light shine is my true calling I am seeing more and more of what the world calls, success, manifest itself in my life daily...

That is my definition of SUCCESS.
As for me, I am gonna put on my rosey glasses and SHINE ON!

~NOTHING TO BRING, BUT ME~ A Poem by Carla-Rae

~NOTHING, TO BRING, BUT ME~
A poem by Carla-Rae

I have nothing to bring, but me.
No great skill, or craft so worldly,
Nor riches, wealth or finery,
The heart of a child is my gift, you see.

I have nothing to bring, but me.
My head raised up, so you can see,
The weight of the world is not on me.
No, I walk with Joy and Truth, and Liberty

I have nothing to bring, but me.
A simple girl, soft, shiny, and free.
Wide open, no shadows, complete transparency;
All my colors, brightly vivid, so the world can see.

I have nothing to bring, but me.
Unique in the facets that make me be,
Everything my dreams, intended you, see,
No longer ashamed, I am free,
When I have nothing to bring, but me.

QUIET TIME WORD By Carla-Rae A FORCE ~ AN ESSENCE

A FORCE ~ AND ESSENCE ~
By Carla-Rae

'Today, as I was in my QUIET TIME, an awareness of another facet of who I am presented itself. There is a force, an essence within me that you have heard me refer to as SHINE. It is a Tender-Strength and Nature that I have come to embrace in its electric, primal form, and in its subtly tamed, refined interior.

It is a soul-force that I recognize as a BEACON of perception/knowing and persuasion that can calm raging, confused souls, while inciting awareness of the SHINE that resides within each of us.

If I can be an example of anything to the world around me, is that my LIFE-SHINE will cause others to discover their own SHINE.'

KEEP SHINING Dear friends.
Carla-Rae

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A QUIET TIME EXPERIENCE by Carla-Rae April 28, 2015

THE DOORWAY TO AN OPEN MIND ~
(Is the HEART of NOBLE Character)
By Carla-Rae

In my QUIET TIME this morning I traveled, in the SPIRIT, to a place of reunion with every personality or character trait I have ever experienced first hand, and I connected with every person I have every interacted with throughout my life. (Though brief, trust me it was intense, informative and comforting all at the same time.)

During this brief encounter with MYSELF and a lifetime of others, I felt MYSELF centering. I felt my ~inner being~ unshackled from conflicts and judgments I had placed on myself. I saw, as it were, a corridor being cleared and talents I had only dreamed about coming out of darkness into the pure light flooding the corridor of clearing. I became aware of the trust I have for the clear process of opening myself to ALL POSSIBILITIES and with that, EVERYTHING that flooded forth through me and from me was clearly the best and highest quality of manifestation MY HEART and PRESENCE is bringing forth. 

AN experience of EFFORTLESS returning to my center of reality and bringing forth every good, and wonderful thing that has transpired through me and my lifetime. EVERY perceived error or judgment placed on me by myself, or even by the perception of others, vanished.

I SAW myself as I AM, NOBLE in CHARACTER AND HEART, with LOVE as my GARMENT, and LIGHT as my GIFT, with JOY the flavor of my existence.

As my travel brought me back to this physical place, The GRACE of this experience is forever BRANDED in my HEART to be as a beacon that will help lead my way.

SHINE ON, dear friends.
Peace to you, one and ALL,
Carla-Rae

QUIET TIME WORD, By Carla-Rae April 28, 2015

~LOVE allows FEAR to be what it is, but LOVE does not align itself with anything except itself. BE LOVE, it feels sooooo GOOD.~
Oh and when FEAR aligns itself with LOVE, GUESS WHAT? It isn't AFRAID anymore... 
How wonderful is that?~

Carla-Rae
SHINE ON!

QUIET TIME WORD By Carla-Rae
An Affirmation February 10, 2015

~I find strength in adversity and stand in liberty,
even when surrounded by 
the silent cold shoulders who see, not, my value.

I face all scrutiny for the sake of growth and improvement, 

and the knowledge that I am who I am with access to the Master’s Chamber; my Heart.

I stand in Faith, that no matter how it looks, or who resists me,
the LOVE that I Am, will prevail…
For that LOVE is my eternal SHINE~

QUIET TIME WORD By Carla-Rae ~Simply Show Up~

QUIET TIME WORD By Carla-Rae
~Simply Show Up~

Yesterday, I got to see a dear friend I had met when doing a PSA a few years ago.
On that day, this sweet lady greeted me and my film crew on location to be our location guide and what a joyous soul she is.

So, yesterday, meeting her for lunch, it was much the same, only different. We made a date to meet together with a mutual friend. The three of us had no agenda, just a desire to reinforce our connection. Our time together was clearly orchestrated by Divine guidance and all we had to do was ~simply show up~ and be who we are. As we began to share things that were taking place in our lives, since our last times together, nothing was forced and there was no pretense. We simply saw how much of what each of us had been experiencing was exactly what the other needed to hear, and how each shared experience was timely in its presentation.
We giggled, with excitement, laughed and cried, joyful tears, as our spirits reenforced our connection. The acknowledgement of each other in our own simplicity was indeed, magical.

Then, as we gathered our belongings to leave the lunch spot, we knew that in our ability to 'simply show up' with no agenda, and to express the LOVE that we naturally are, we were exactly where we were supposed to be and the simple essence of who we are, was all that was needed.

In a time when we feel compelled that we must DO SOMETHING in order to make things happen or to reconnect, my I suggest that we "SIMPLY SHOW UP." Our natural essence combined with Divine nature is all that is needed to reinforce our connection to LIFE.

~Shine On in your Simple Essence~

Carla-Rae

New Year by Carla-Rae

THE NEW YEAR

By Carla-Rae

As we stand poised between the years,

With one gone, the other appears.

Like the view from the mountain top.

The new year is filled with promise non - stop

We peer as far as our eyes can see,

as if we can see eternity. 

In that moment we realize

eternity in our hearts, not our eyes.

Our heart sees far beyond what the horizon holds,

Making us strong, humble, and sensibly bold.

We know what comes, that we cannot see,

Carries, ultimately, with it, life certainty.

So, in the present we stand again,

Knowing that NOW is our friend.

With all the NOWS collected over time,

Eternity is, eternally yours, and eternally mine.

Standing poised between the Years

carrying its  purpose, to end all fear.

One year gone, the other appears.

To us all, I wish ~Happy New Year~

~SHINE ON~ with Carla Rae December 2014

QUIET TIME WORD ,,, December, Dear, December ... A Poem By Carla-Rae

DECEMBER Dear DECEMBER 

By Carla-Rae

December, dear, December, 

Brings happiness to remember.

The crispness of fall 

Turns to winter’s brisk call 

The snow starts falling 

While caroler’s are calling.

Fireplaces crackle with a warm, winter, blaze, 

Candles glimmer with shimmering rays. 

Cider simmers in the kettle so sweet, 

Taste buds await the fine, tasty treat.

In from the cold march family, and friends, 

Joyful fellowship, and laughter, hours on end. 

The pillows and bed rolls get thrown on the floor, 

There is too, much snow, for us to head out the door.

As the month moves forward, and days grow shorter, 

The holidays are upon us, and festivities in order. 

In come the trees, the lights, decorations, and glitter, 

We almost forget we are in the middle of winter.

Somehow the cold doesn’t matter so much, 

Oh, the laughter from children, our hearts do touch. 

We listen and see, taste, touch, and feel, 

The Magic of December, a Magic so real.

I offer to you, in December, this thought, 

A message so powerful, it cannot be bought. 

This month brings a season more real than most, 

A season of PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE December does host.

Carry it from here throughout the year, 

This message so strong it ends all fear.

LOVE is the reason December thrives. 

LOVE is the real Magic that keeps us alive.

Indeed, December, Dear, December 

Brings happiness to remember.

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~ Shine On with Carla Rae~ A Story From Then Until Now~ (Native American...

Carla-Rae The Talking Feather

Native Voices at the Autry 4th Annual Short Play Fesrtival

Come see the amazing short plays being offered at this Short Play Festival on Sunday November 9th, 2014 at 1:30 PM... Look forward to seeing you there.

~IT IS NOVEMBER~ A Poem written in the QUIET TIME by Carla-Rae

                                               ‘IT IS NOVEMBER’ ~

                                             A POEM By Carla-Rae

November prepares for winter’s arrival,

With all the provision for its survival.

Chimney smoke in the air hangs thick.

Wood Gatherer’s pace become hurried and quick.

The chill in the air in the days of November

Pronounce the weather to come in the halls of December.

Preparation is made, food and fuel are in store,

For festivities to come, through the winter and more.

Wait, may we not get ahead of ourselves at this moment.

Instead, may we embrace all of November’s enjoyment?

Soon enough, we’ll make merry at December’s brisk call.

For now, it is November, let us be thankful after all.

Listen to your KNOW...It is never too, late...

By Carla-Rae

A ~Linked In~ pulse article

I am Carla-Rae. In the professional world I am a performing artist including, but not limited to actor, director, producer, story teller, writer, singer, dancer, motivational speaker...yes a passionate performing artist.

I have worked on both amateur and professional levels on stage, tv, film, and now, on the web. It is a gift, a drive, and a passion to share living art through story telling with the masses. It has been something I have known, since childhood, I wanted and needed to do.

While I did do some of the things required to move ahead in this industry, like study and training I made the mistake of listening to well meaning family and friends who said, "That is not a steady, stable career. You need to do something with yourself that matters and brings in a steady income. Get a real job." These statements made me question my own inner KNOW. The thing that has been guiding me for my whole life.

I learned to quiet my KNOW by getting 'real jobs.' I cannot even count how many administrative, secretarial, house hold management, property management, and care taking positions and licenses for various 'real jobs' I have held in my lifetime. How great I am at doing all those skilled jobs! Yet, I really feel my SHINE when I am using my skills in the performing arts.

In the midst of the 'real jobs' I got the BEST lifetime job of being a mom to two amazing sons. I home educated them and they were my ever present cheering section during that time.
It took a lot of performing art to manage that. Sometimes I failed miserably, but always saw the bright side through their eyes. It wasn't long before they KNEW that performing arts was my place and they encouraged me to follow my KNOW. Just as I had always encouraged them to.

So, some where around 2003-2004, spurred on by the encouragement of my sons, and their father, I decided, to give my KNOW a shot. Even while homeschooling my sons, I did local and regional theater and commercials, but never anything that took me away from home for long. I wanted to be with my sons, after all. Yet, now here I was a 40+ year old mom stepping into one of the most scrutinizing, critical, industries, (especially for women ~ that is another post) in which, if one can get past the surface, there are deep rewards of storytelling passion that only a performing artist can really understand.

When one looks at my body of work on IMDB there are not a lot of roles listed there for two reasons. One, because I have only really just begun and two, because the roles I have been privileged to do are pieces I am honored to have had part in. Every story, my role was a character with strength, integrity and honor. One for which I won a best supporting actress award, not too shabby for a late bloomer. Not listed on IMDB are all the roles I have had privilege to portray on stage. One, in which, I realized a bucket list dream of being in a leading role in a world premiere play. I got to do just that when i played the role of Majel in Diane Glancy's play "The Bird House" which premiered at Native Voices at the Autry in Los Angeles, in the spring of 2013.

All that to say, BE ENCOURAGED, it is never too late, to LISTEN to your KNOW and follow your gut, heart, dream, goal... You may just find out, what your KNOW is telling you, IS your REAL JOB.

Keep shining in all you do, dear Linked In peeps,

Carla-Rae

(Me as Majel with (Ellen Dostal as Clovis),in the World Premiere of ~THE BIRD HOUSE by Diane Glancy ~ at Native Voices at the Autry, Los Angeles spring 2013.

(Photo by Craig Schwartz)

Autumn ~ A Poem written in the QUIET TIME by Carla-Rae

~AUTUMN~
(All Discord Pales)
A Poem written in the QUIET TIME
by Carla-Rae

I love the crispness of the morning air.
With the mist still hovering everywhere.
I love the crunching of the leaves under my feet
With the birds singing their welcoming greet.

I make my way to the river’s edge,
Where I kneel to make my morning pledge.
I bow my head in thankfulness,
To Creator who lovingly made all of this.

Not long before more worshippers descend,
Along this meandering river bend.
They are ever so gentle, and timely, and sweet,
As they gather with me in solemn retreat.

Not a sound is made as we tarry there,
Our hearts full of LOVE, from everywhere.
Then one voice, then two, and three, and four,
The harmony sweet, the melody soars.

I open my eyes eager to see,
All the worshippers who have gathered with me.
From every corner, and crevice of this woodland place,
Have come every furry, and feathered, whiskered, and scaly face.

Seated on the ground, on a rock or a perch
In unity we worship, in natures church.
Whether, flesh, or fur, or feathers or scales,
In the LIGHT of our LOVE all discord pales.

Here in the Autumn mist, before comes winter snow,
Each of us wants the other to know,
How grateful we are for this land we’ve been given,
Creator’s Love, and the friends sent from heaven.

As I smile in the splendor of this retreat,
The question arises, my thoughts do greet
If the animals can unite, Why can’t we?