Integrating the Spirals: Putting together a cube bookcase storage unit

After the assembly of a second cube bookcase storage unit, it occurred to me to apply my spiral methodology from, Integrating the Spirals™ to finish the third set. Duh! Had I applied the spiral principle on the first two sets they would have turned out much better—without all the struggle! If you would rather listen instead of read, play the audio:

You may be wondering why I would use such a methodology for putting together such a storage center. I didn’t consider it either until I got very tired of struggling with the first one. Mind you, the only reason I bought these was because my daughter had bought some for our eldest granddaughter and my daughter assembled these herself so if I got stuck I knew I could text her for advice. And I loved the look of these when my daughter sent me the pictures of our granddaughters’ room! I felt these would help hubby and I stay organized.

What I learned was to

  • Use a ratchet Phillips screwdriver (a power screwdriver would be best—but don’t over torque the screws)
  • Do one at a time and improve with each
  • Take your time and rest in between cabinets or even between sections of each
  • Don’t beat yourself up mentally for any mistakes
  • Stay mindful and use my integrating methodology
  • When you get to the long side panels, put the pegs in on the cabinet side pre-drilled holes first so you can hold the side panel up against it and adjust the shelves, bottom, and top to fit the holes of the side panel to a tight junction to the cabinet
  • Place the screws in the top and bottom rows first and align the panel (consider the top is row 1 and the next is row down is 2, etc. Put the screws in the order of 1, 8, 2, 7, 3, 6, 4, and 5).
  • Lay it flat to work it out and gave someone help you raise it upright once it is completely assembled. Grab it from the midsection!

I encourage everyone who desires to put these together to ensure they have a ratchet screwdriver or power screwdriver and mallet! With the right tools and knowledge nearly every job is easy.

Here are some pictures in the order of my progress:

The beginning: putting the middle shelves in the midsection first.
I got very tired from using this screwdriver. Also it was too long.
Putting the back in place.
Deciding to lay it down to put the bottom piece on.
Dreading this. Had to get the shelves and right side panel on. Why did I do it this way? Ugh
Just what I was afraid of. I F’d it up. I stripped two of the screws on this first one. Live and learn!
At least the bottom and top fit together well. Maybe the board was a little warped. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it! Ha!
First one is complete.
Second one is complete.
Third one in progress. Yes, I built it standing upright. But I had the ratchet screwdriver at this point and it was all going so much easier!
Third one complete!
Furrino 11-shelf cube bookcase instructions
By the third one, I got all the corners aligned 100%!
All three bookcases lined up and ready for putting stuff in. Load it from the bottom up! I know that from working with filing cabinets most of my career.
I feel sooo accomplished! I fell asleep congratulating myself for a job well done (though it took me 3 days)!

It is my humble honor to expand our consciousness together and grow THROUGH any and all perceived obstacles to assist us as we GROW our souls.

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Connecting and Integrating

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About us

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The 2nd edition of my holistic health book, Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally.

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I’m an Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving” available on Amazon.

Connecting…

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Bridging Heaven and Earth

I woke up this morning with some entangled thoughts, but when I sat with them, they melded into one:

I Am BRIDGING Heaven and Earth!

You see, I’d been told years ago (by master Lama Nicholas Packard), that my life mission was to bridge Heaven and Earth, but I saw the word, “bridge” as a NOUN! Now, this morning, I realize (see with new eyes), that it’s a VERB!

Daily, yes, in every moment, I am BRIDGING (a word that is also very close to the words, BRIDE and BRING), ALL I have learned and have felt until now, of the heavenly realms, with ALL I know from having lived an earthly life!

We Are ALL Connected

I am constantly breathing it, pulsing it, allowing it TO BE.

When we say, “It is what it is.” We’re doing it.

When we say, “I Am what I Am.” We’re doing it.

When we say, “Let it Be.” We’re doing it.

I Am BRIDGING Heaven and Earth. Daily. Moment by moment. It is what it is. I am what I am. Let it Be.

I am noticing my Mind. I Am Mindful, yet, purposeful in ALL of my thoughts, words, actions, and pursuits. Focus and Awareness is sharp.

And I’ve noticed that I say the word, “so” a LOT. I think it’s because I am constantly sewing (get it? so-ing?) I am sowing seeds. And I am sewing and WEAVING Heaven or Spirit INTO my Life (my Soul), and beating a new drum as I walk easily on this earth. Hmm. I’ve never really thought about it this way before–and apparently, this has been “in the works” for YEARS (read my previous blog article from April 2017 here!)

Bridging. Weaving. Integrating!

This is new.

This is interesting. And exciting! And I think I see a new reason for Integrated Spiral™.

Fractals of Omniscience

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A bit about me, your Spiral Sister

I would love to speak at your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural fair or festival. I support healthy lifestyle businesses. For information on ALL of my books, visit my Amazon Author page.

An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert AdviceEnergy of Receiving, and author of the captivating Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection as well as the incredibly helpful 2nd edition of Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally.

Be the best version of who you want to be. As it does affect us ALL because We Are All Connected.

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Spirituality is for ALL

Omniscience

The reason I write and speak so much about Omniscience is because that word, instead of God, transcends ALL. Omniscience transcends boundaries. Omniscience overlays all other belief systems. Omniscience allows.

There is a Grace to Omniscience, Omnipresence.

Omniscience transcends ALL
Omniscience transcends ALL

Labels

If one is a Christian, you know Omniscience.

If one is Jewish, you know Omniscience.

If one is Muslim, you know Omniscience.

If one is Pagan, you know Omniscience.

No matter what other label you are, you know Omniscience. You know the Energy that transcends ALL.

Places

There is no need for church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other external structure. You don’t need to go anywhere to BE with Omniscience.

Omniscience is with you wherever you are.

Acceptance

Omniscience meets you in whatever condition you are in. Sad, lonely, depressed, in despair, or on the verge of cRaZy.

Omniscience cares for you, loves you, adores you, and finds you worthy.

One can label God and think of God as a personage, but as soon as you make this distinction, the opportunity is open for opposition and disagreement. If you want to find a way to agree and connect in Unity, it’s easier to go general and adopt the highest view of Source.

Spirituality

You are a fractal of Omniscience. And Omniscience envelopes you. Omniscience is in, through, and all around you. And you are important. You are not merely dust in the wind.

Spirituality, or BEing spiritual, is knowing Omniscience IS.

Connection

Kiss your hand. Feel the Energy of your body. Feel the essence of life.

Prayer seeks Omniscience to listen. Mindfulness, meditation, and flowing in a soul-connected way to create something are ways you can listen to Omniscience. Be available for that communication.

We Are All Connected.

Your soul-aligned friend in Connection.

Many blessings to you in ALL ways.

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A bit about me, your Spiral Sister

I would love to speak at your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural fair or festival. I support healthy lifestyle businesses. For information on ALL of my books, visit my Amazon Author page.

An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert AdviceEnergy of Receiving, and author of the captivating Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection as well as the incredibly helpful 2nd edition of Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally.

Be the best version of who you want to be.

Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

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Then POOF and it’s gone

Then POOF it’s gone

Sometimes I wake up at 3am and lay awake in bed for an hour or more, hoping to go back to sleep, but my mind starts to drift. Sometimes I get up and quietly write something on the computer (for my blog, or the book I’ve been writing over the last ten years). Sometimes I meditate, pray, cry, and then meditate some more. Other times I go on a crystal journey (meditating with one or more special crystals near or on my body), which nearly every time takes me on an inward path where I find the gentle solace of a holy place.

Take time

Spiral Energy by Sheila Murrey

My grandfather used to say, “Stop and smell the roses.” Somehow, I feel when I wake up in the middle of the night, it’s because I didn’t take time to smell the roses that day, or if I did, now I’m caught up in the mystery of it ALL. Had I been as fully aware as I could have been in that moment I was smelling the rose? To understand I was standing in the presence of something timeless? Grace washing over me? My thoughts become almost tangible and palpable. As I lay in bed, my heart becomes so open that I think it will leave my body! My huge open heart resonates with a feeling of connection with ALL.

Everything happens for a reason

I believe everything happens for a reason. I cry about things that cannot be changed, about which I feel guilty, or ashamed. Gradually, I let those thoughts go. I remember good times. I remember the friends and family who have transitioned. I miss them. I cry some more. Then, oddly, I begin very slowly, almost like a train steadily slowing as it arrives at a station, to breathe, and allow myself just to psychically embrace each of them. I remember each persons face, what it felt like to be near them, perhaps as we were going somewhere, dancing, talking, or such. I send them my love. I tell them, “Though I miss you fiercely, I know you are in perfect health, wonderful peace, and like the molecules of air around and IN me, you are still near me. And I love you. Thank you. Thank you ever so much dear heart for ALL you gave me. For helping me be who I am NOW.”

Sometimes after a stretch of time, I fall back to sleep. Other times, I write for hours before deciding it’s time to shower and get ready to prepare for my day.

There have been times that the connection I feel to my friends and loved ones, during these middle of the night mental sojourns are so strong, they seem vividly real. But, more often than not, the “visit” is faint, and dissipates into a near whisper. I am imagining, right? I mean, just because it feels real, it cannot be so. Or can it? As I do not limit God, perhaps there is a way to connect and spend time with my loved ones–and I am not only referring to those who have passed on, but even with those who are not living physically near me.

Empty space is not empty

I don’t pretend to know what fills empty space, though the new frontiers of science is finding that what they used to think was empty space, is actually “filled” with “something”–though they do not yet know what. Could that mean that my mystical musings in the middle of the night are when I mysteriously meander through a holy place? It certainly does feel like it’s a sanctuary for me.

Unaware

I’ve learned that when I move too quickly through a day, too caught in all of the “doing”, that I can easily walk by people, places, and things, unaware of the blessings or hidden messages that they might provide. Have I “walked by” people, places, or things, too preoccupied to notice the richness, the magnificence, or the subtle profound vibrations each offer me?

Realizing that I can always STOP, and consciously choose to pay attention to even the smallest of things, my heart dances with joy! I am open!

Heaven on Earth

I actively seek. And I know when we honestly seek, eventually, we will find. I do not need a crown of jewels when I get to Heaven (whatever do people expect to do with those anyway?) but instead, I’d rather trade anxieties for peaceful moments, sadness, feelings of loss, or thoughts of missing those I love most, into balanced emotions, joy, and dare I say, pure bliss NOW–while I’m alive! Isn’t that the true definition of having good mental health?

I go back again and again in my mind to my grandfather’s mantra. Regardless of the season, weather or time of day, I don’t want to miss the roses. When I leave this place, my spirit, mind, and body will have lived fully, changed much, and heartily, truthfully, given as deeply as I knew how–to those who received me.

I speak a mindful thought to someone. Then POOF! And it’s gone.

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Live and breathe Love & Gratitude 

Thank Omniscience ALLways. OM

A bit about me:

An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice,” “Energy of Receiving”, plus author of “Blue Eyes: Ethereal Messages of Connection,” and holistic health book that details how I naturally reversed asthma, “Have Yourself a Wholly Vibrant Life: Reversing Asthma and Other Chronic Illness Naturally” all available on Amazon.

Be the best version of who you want to be.

Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

For more about me, this blog, how I create websites, why I wrote a holistic health book, and more, find me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.