“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”

~Will Rogers, Cowboy, Comedian and Actor

In our hectic everyday lives it can be so easy to become complacent about things that bother us and about the things that we know we are supposed to do. A deep lethargy can set into us, and do it so slowly and subtly that we don’t even realize we have fallen asleep on our own life.

We can be sitting in a pile of junk, knowing that we would feel better if it were only clean. But yet we seek out that one clear corner and cower in it day-after-day. Or we can be feeling depressed knowing that our self-esteem would improve if only our backside didn’t have so much cellulite but we never get on that treadmill. Or maybe we are wanting a change in career, knowing that we should learn a new skill but never seeming to implement that thought into action.

When we have a big task to complete or a large challenge to overcome it can seem so overwhelming that taking it past the point of realization and thought is virtually impossible.

Well I have been there, I have faced the place of hopelessness, daydreaming and inaction so many times in my life. After all those false starts, after living through the periods when something that could have taken me two weeks wound up taking me two years, I have finally mastered the ability to face that lethargy monster and move it out of my way quickly and efficiently.

You’ve heard the old adages: Make hay while the sun shines. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. No time like the present. Just do it.

The truth is clear, if you want to have the energy to complete something, if you ever want to manifest your desire in your life, all you have to do is start! And that is always the hard part. Whether it is something pleasant or something harrowing, the best way to move beyond it, to achieve it, to get it out of your life or whatever, is to just do it! Can’t argue with that logic.

Things which seem very difficult at first glance tend to grow into absolutely terrifying obstacles the longer that you procrastinate on them. I don’t care if it’s a paper that’s due, a room that needs painting or getting that lump in your breast checked, it is always more stressful, more frightening and more depressing when you choose to live with Read more »

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“There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.”

~Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Philosopher and Poet

I am free, and I state it now…take it as you wish. It is a positive message to me.

Today I have officially graduated from the ranks of people who are always allowing of and/or reactive to other peoples hang-ups and negativities.

There is way too much that needs to be accomplished in my life, way too much of the spiritual universe still to be explored. I do not have either the time or the inclination to listen to and carry around the angers, illnesses, woes and worries of the myriad people in this life who wish to perpetuate their own suffering, instead of actively working to become what they claim to truly want to be in life.

Forgive me if this sounds mean or haughty, I assure you that it is neither. It is actually peace and grace finally manifesting in my life, as I have always wished for it to do. I allow peace into my heart for those who are still trapped in their own energetic recordings, playing them out over-and-over again. I have been that person too. May the peace that has entered my heart flood out upon you and leave you with the space and freedom to be whatever you chose to be.

I gracefully free the people in my life who have not chosen the path of spiritual development and right action to go and live unshackled by my opinions, expectations or pressure. And, in return, I ask that those who feel personally affronted by who I am and what I believe in to also allow me the same freedom and space to be who I am, unshackled by their own fears, judgments and expectations of me.

For too long I have allowed certain individuals to unleash cruelty, disrespect and aggressiveness upon me where others would have been shown the doorway out of my life. I have allowed this out of an attempt to be patient, to be a kind person and have done so because of societal interconnections with people.

Be it landlord-to-tenant, parent-to-child, lover-to-beloved, cousin, neighbor, old friends…I have learned to abide with treatment that I have refused to tolerate in many others, words and actions and expectations that I would never accept from a colleague, a boyfriend, a roommate or a stranger. But I will no longer choose injury over truth just because it may be what the nameless, faceless “they” out there think is right.

Emotion is a tool, not a master, and so, after decades of trying to get there, I graduate from the school of emotion and will no longer be ruled by its overbearing and ever-changing rules. I am the wiser for my journey. I know myself to be sensitive and gifted and have turned my energies and attentions to implementing these things for the force of positivity and light on this Earth.

It is so nice to feel free of societal expectation, of emotional patterns and of fearful thinking. I chose right action and by that I mean what is right for me to live in joy, peace and positivity each and every day.

In every way I work to free myself from the burdens and blackness sometimes inserted into my existence by a fearful mind and a wounded heart, to open my myself up to acceptance and happiness and hope. In working on my own relationship with myself I have finally come to the place where I can cleanse from my life relationships that do not bring that desired joy, peace and positivity into my life.

Here, at the crossroads, I put down my baggage…this old valise and the big rucksack, not to mention that steel steamer trunk that weighs so much. And, in moving forward without this baggage of anger and guilt, I must inform the world that, just as I no longer will carry my own, I certainly will not be given your negative baggage to take along with me on my path.

Be the change that you wish to see in the world. Begin with yourself. Namaste.

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“I see my life as an unfolding set of opportunities to awaken.”

~Ram Dass, Author and Spiritual Teacher

After over a year of living the dream life in Europe, my fiancé Serge and I have returned home to my apartment in the United States.

We were glad to see our old roommate and our cats, but we were instantly struck dumb by the “reality” of returning to what seemed a former lifetime to us both.

People who weren’t traveling with you can never fathom how much you have changed inside. They still react to the “old” you that they think they know, they still buy you gifts that you would have liked in the past. But inside that image, of the person whom they expect you to be, is someone that you can barely recall ever being. Like when you look back at your childhood and it feels like someone else’s life.

You come home from not just travel but from growth, from inner transformation, and you cannot simply stuff your new roots and branches into the old pot that you once lived in. Because you’ve outgrown that pot, it is difficult, even painful sometimes, to see that other people have not outgrown their pots, that they may not even know what growth is anymore or that they are being stifled by their pots.

I come back to my apartment in New England and I remember having fond thoughts of this place, of the people, of my belongings, while we were away. At times I even lamented not being here. Yet now, when I have returned, I feel crushed by all of the stuff, the people, the places. I pick up a previously cherished little statuette off my the bureau and, though pretty, I try to recall what value it brings to my life. But I can’t. I only recall the freedoms of Europe, of small cars and neat modern apartments, of communities that actually have centers and people who live for something other than rush hour.

It is painful to see how things and people “back home” seem to have stood still while my inner life, my relationship with life, has changed so much. That’s not about snobbery, “Oh, I’ve been in Eurrrrooope…” It is about observation.

Traveling isn’t just for seeing new places in this world. It is about seeing new places within yourself, and your traveling companions. It provides a sense of freedom, from your set patterns and from the expectations of those around you, which offers up a clearer lens through which you can Read more »

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“Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.”

~Marianne Williamson, Inspirational Author

Wow. A new year already. The numerology seems to suggest that this year will be the beginning of a new life, for everyone. :-)

Sorry it’s been a while since I posted, my focus has finally shifted wholeheartedly to writing my book and I am finding it hard to concentrate on the blog articles at present.

But this one, or perhaps the invitation for this one, simply arrived in my scope of vision. A relative of mine asked for a bit more info on intuitive development which made me realize that this is indeed most likely to be what draws people to this blog. It is not just simply my stories of spirituality and psychic experiences, but a desire to have these things become an integral part of your own lives.

Now, this person asked for more info on developing intuition. I, of course, read way too much into things and become over excited, always wanting to help increase the vibration of this planet by guiding others to spiritual awareness and enlightenment. (Total Light-worker Syndrome.)

Anyhow. I have decided to create a multi-approach and multi-subject list of good reading materials for moving you along your path toward intuitive abilities and spiritual awareness.

There are beginner, intermediate and advanced books here. They deal with many facets of energy and spiritual awareness. Some will be too weird or too heavy for the absolute beginner. This does not, however, preclude you from being able to read them. The beauty of reading in these subject areas is that you know when you are ready for a book, by whether or not you like and understand what you are reading when you pick it up.

This is about intuitive development so, as Serge suggested while I was writing this, just scan the list of subjects and titles. Use your own intuitive vibe to choose which few books you’d like to read first. Then see where that reading leads you to next. I suppose you could call this “going with the flow.” When something is right, you just know.

My belief is that two things are essential to the development of intuitive gifts:

1) Meditation, lots of it, in many and any forms.

2) A shift in awareness, a willingness to look at things from a new point-of-view, I would call this “mindfulness,” the act of becoming consciously aware of all the multitude of things that we do mindlessly in our modern world. (Such as speaking, eating, bathing, buying, judging others and being entertained externally, in ways that disengage us from our spirit and our environment.)

Have a look below and see how you can begin developing the necessary spiritual awareness to connect you to our natural energies and intuitive abilities…

Spiritual Awareness
The Power of Now
The Book of Secrets
There is a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem
A New Earth
Being in Balance: 9 Principles for Creating Habits to Match Your Desires
The Way of the Wizard
**Awakening: A Daily Guide to Conscious Living

Beginning Intuitive
Developing Intuition
**Trust Your Vibes
The Time Has Come to Accept Your Intuitive Gifts
**Personal Power Through Awareness
**Living With Joy

Intermediate Intuitive
Psychic Pathway
Awakening Your Psychic Skills
Living in the Light
Spiritual Growth: Being Your Higher Self

Contacting Spirit Guides
Ask Your Guides
Opening to Channel
Contact Your Spirit Guides To Enrich Your Life

Meditation
**Meditations: Creative Visualization and Meditation Exercises to Enrich Your Life
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Meditation for Beginners
**The Miracle of Mindfulness
How to Meditate: An Illustrated Guide to Calming the Mind and Relaxing the Body
Teach Yourself to Meditate in 10 Simple Lessons

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“Breathing is the most vital action we take in our lives, because it IS the essence of life for us. Yet it is also the most unconscious action that we take. For this reason, becoming conscious of how you breathe, and then deliberately directing the flow of breath and prana into your body is the single most powerful action you can take toward living a conscious life.”

~Kara-Leah Grant, Meditative Writer & Yoga Instructor

This is a guest post from Kara-Leah Grant at Prana Flow NZ - Inspiration for practicing, living & sharing yoga. She is an experienced writer, yoga and meditation practitioner, and she often combines these two passions to create “Meditative Writings.”

Here’s what she had to say about the process:

“When I write a meditative piece, I don’t ‘think’ about what to say - instead I select a topic and see what comes through. So the process is very similar to meditation. That is, as I sit at my computer, I take a moment or two to centre myself, grounding my feet flat on the floor, breathing deeply into my diaphragm and spine… and letting go. Allowing there to be nothing but emptiness in my mind, and then typing the words that float up to fill the space.
It’s a method of talking to myself that I use to gain clarity on something - call it my ego-self talking to my my higher self if you like. Anyone can use these simple techniques to connect with their internal guidance or wisdom - the trick is to be able to get the nagging, doubtful, fearful, critical voices out of the way first! Meditation and yoga is very useful for doing this.”

This piece was inspired by wondering about how change will truly come about in the world, and how the internet might impact that change.

How will the change come about? What role does the internet have to play?

The internet is the means by which all like-souled individuals can connect.

It is the way that you speak to each other so that you know that you are not alone.

That you are not weird.

That it’s ok to be who you are.

Because the power to create lies in accepting WHO you are.

When society seeks to mold you and force you to be other than that which you are…

And you ALLOW this to happen, chasing the carrots of fame and fortune and acceptance and love…

Being that which you think they want…

You hand away your power. You give it all away.

Step back a moment.

Take a moment.

BE in this moment.

And ponder this.

Is it worth giving away your very identity for fame, for fortune?

Then do it. And wonder why you are never happy. Why you suffer through addictions and breakdowns…

Not all are meant to be ‘rich’. Not all are meant to be ‘known’.

Remember, being ‘rich’, or ‘known’ does not make you any more important than the person who lives a quiet, modest life…

No, all that really defines you in this life is your ability to BE who you ARE.

Those who ARE who they are, they are the ones who have succeeded.

Those who are nothing but playing a role in order to achieve… they have failed.

For when you become that which you are, all else flows and nothing matters and you experience love and joy.

And when you deny all that you are and run from it in fear then you experience longing and desire and wanting.

No amount of money, nor love, nor adoration, nor fame can satiate this longing, desire and wanting.

This is the cry of a soul wanting to be heard.

Wanting to be expressed.

Are you so afraid to face yourself?

Are you so afraid to SEE who you really are?

Do you think YOU could ever be anything less than perfect?

You are perfect, just as you are, underneath all the layers of shoulds and shouldn’ts worn to protect yourself from a judging world.

One day, when you stand up AS you, when you live AS you, when you experience the joy of BEING You…

One day you will wonder why you waited so long.

You will wonder why you were afraid.

Because in becoming you, you come into your own true power,

The power to create all that expresses who you are

The power to love as you are,

The power to live as you are.

And it is only when you become who you REALLY are that you can experience love as IT really is.

For while fame and fortune are not written into the contracts of all…

ALL can experience love.

It is the birth right of humanity.

Because when you discover who you are,

When you uncover your deepest self,

You will find that at the core of your identity.

You do not need to seek love, search for love or find love.

You do not need.

Because

You

ARE

Love.

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“I do not modify my beliefs and convictions for the convenience of others or myself because I rely upon being who I am.”

~Raven Grimassi, Wiccan Author and Teacher

When it comes to paganism and Wicca, those who are drawn to this path are usually drawn to it because they are fiercely individualistic and often too progressive in their thoughts or actions for many “organized” and mainstream religious belief structures. The idea of nature being their church and the seasons being sacred seems intuitive and comforting to them.

They may read books or blogs, take inspiration from them, set up an altar, pick a goddess and god, start meditating or spending quiet time in nature, make magical items by hand and learn tarot or rune divination. All of which seems to empower and uplift them. At least it does for a while.

But, within a short time, they inevitably feel a lack of something in their spiritual sphere. It is not the lack of spirit or magic, but a lack of togetherness, of community. Humans are a social creature and, no matter how individualistic and rebellious the person, they inevitably want to feel accepted. They want to belong to something greater than themselves.

And, in our modern world of 6-lane highways and working over-time, laptops, gameboys and iPods, it is not surprising. For modern families, there is very little time to spare for tenderness and the creation of sanctuary that our homes and families once were to us. So we search for family and acceptance outside the home.

I was no different and, at 19, after 5 years of dabbling on my own in paganism and Wicca I found a teacher willing to accept me into her coven. And I was over the moon, learning ways to develop my own awareness of myself while sharing sacred celebrations with others who believed what I believed. It was magnificent!

Many years were spent with this eclectic group of people, some of them quirky, some classy, some creative and some demanding. But the magic and the lessons and the fun that were had there forged a strong bond between us. We were a family and we shared many Read more »

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“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.”

~Albert Einstein

My purpose in maintaining this blog has always been to assist others in their own journey of spiritual development and to inform, inspire and entertain others with my own psychic experiences.

In the Questions & Answers section of this blog you can find answers to some of the questions that others have contacted me with in the past. And I invite you to use the contact form to submit your own questions, as I will be doing free channelings and posting the answers in the form of informational blog posts.

The more questions that I receive, the more interesting the new round of posts will be. And of course, anyone who submits a question for the blog will be entered into a monthly drawing for a free private reading.

I am excited to use my experiences, my intuitive gifts and spiritual channelings to help you all along your own path to spiritual awareness.

Be sure to submit your questions soon and regularly, not only to be entered into the drawings, but also to assist me in making this blog a resource to which spiritual seekers can turn for inspiration, information and divine guidance.

True peace is already yours, it resides within your own divinity and your spirit is already free. Let me help you to find your inner truth, to make contact with your ever-loving higher self.

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