Perfectly Aligned

This week’s forecast and reader Q and A have to do with aligning with what it is we want in life and what happens when we don’t. I’m not necessarily talking about the grand things we may want to pursue, but more the day-to-day things that bring us joy. It’s the little things that make life a pleasure, the occasional big explosive stuff is just icing on the cake (no disrespect in regard to the sugar issue for this week’s inquiry).

What can you do today to make life more interesting and fun? Have you let go of something that you enjoy because of a perceived lack of time? The thing is, if we make something (like our own happiness) a priority then we find the time to do whatever it is that we want to do. For myself, I recently started drawing again, something I hadn’t allowed myself to do in years. And I’m really, REALLY enjoying it! It feels good to do something simply for the pleasure of it and not as a means of appeasing my crazy workaholic Capricorn tendencies. Drawing has nothing to do with my career path, or any “big picture” concept. It just is, and that’s good enough.

So your homework for the week is to think about something that you can realign yourself with that brings you joy – whether it’s along a career path or not – and allow yourself some time to pursue it. Because you deserve it and your happiness just might depend on it.

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.23.2014 Weekly Forecast

It is time to realign with the vision you hold for creating that which you desire. Do not be concerned that momentum has been lost due to recent chaos presented through other life situations. The energy previously set forth has held space for the manifestation of desires. Realign through thought and action. Realign through heart and passion. Remember the original joy of why you set forth on this path.

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Featured Guest Question:

Q: Lately I seem to have no patience for anything. I’m usually a very happy person, though these temper flare-ups are really starting to bother me and affect my life in negative way. Nothing has drastically changed in my life, so why am I feeling this way?

A: The frustration comes from misalignment with the needs of the emotional self, and in the spirit’s need for creative expression. These feelings are amplified by the consumption of substances that are ingested in an attempt to avoid the pain that is caused by this misalignment. At this time proper rest is of the utmost importance. At this time allow creative endeavors to flow simply for the joy of process. At this time pursue activities which calm the mind and body – not over stimulate.

For the inquirer:

I got the rest of the message expressed in a way that very loudly said, “NO MORE SUGAR.” I then was shown how detrimental sugar can be to certain systems. Interestingly, our bodies can process things very differently and there’s no right or wrong, or one-size-fits-all way of eating. Some of us can handle a little sugar, some of us can’t. I saw very clearly for the one asking this week’s question that sugar sends this person’s body into an extremely heightened state of irritation. The initial rush feels good, then not so good. The effect of sugar on this person’s system is very drug-like. Not such a good thing! Just another reason why we need to get in tune with our bodies and listen to what they’re trying to tell us.

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NOTE: Remember if you have a question that you'd like answered please send it in. I'll first respond privately and then post the answer in this blog. Thanks & Blessings!

Mis-Communication

I really love this week’s forecast, because I was starting to go through a little bit of an oh-god-what’s-wrong-with-me head trip. Let me explain. Lately I’ve found myself retreating into Hermitville, not wanting to answer phone calls or emails, and basically rejecting a lot of human interaction. Truthfully, I’ve felt pretty worn out. This led to my ego telling me that there must be something wrong with me for not wanting to be out in the world, not feeling inspired to chat with those that I love, or blah…blah…blah…you get the picture.

I then proceeded to tap into this week’s forecast and picked a question that went along with the same theme quite nicely. I’m very glad for it, because now I more fully understand why I’ve been feeling this way. I’m very much affected by the energies around me anyway, and as the forecast says, everything is amplified. This just means I need to be a little more attentive to putting up boundaries and I highly suggest you do the same. It doesn’t mean cutting people out of your life, it just means to take breaks when needed and not take offense to what others are saying or doing. They’re just experiencing the same intensity swirling around.

Wishing you all an abundance of inspired interactions and a Happy St. Patrick’s Day, too!

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.17.14 Weekly Forecast

Emotional energies are amplified. It is time to be aware of that which you speak and that which you react to. If words need to be expressed, then release them with extra care. Each individual is approaching interactions with this amplified emotional energy. To understand this will give clearer perspective of the actions and reactions of those around you, and will allow the perspective for you to react in another way.

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Featured Guest Question:

Q: I’ve been going out with this guy for a couple of months and it was going really well until recently. We had a slight disagreement and now everything has changed. It went from hot to cold so quickly. What happened?

A: There is a restructuring of energetic fields that is taking place which may leave many feeling ungrounded or disconnected. This is creating conflict within the dynamics of many relationships, yet know that it is occurring as a means to allow humanity to review patterns and beliefs that do not serve the greater good of all. Each individual is acting as a catalyst for change for themselves and one another. Knowing this will allow greater reflection of oneself without defensiveness toward the actions of others. It is the compassion that you hold in your heart for yourself and others that will create a more gracious flow of energy and greater movement toward expanded consciousness.

For the inquirer:

You are both acting as a catalyst for change for one another. There is much past trauma for both that needs releasing. Allow the lessons to occur. There will be more interaction in the future. It is how you hold yourself with compassion and strength that will determine the outcome of the relationship. You are a divine child of light. Hold yourself with love and compassion.

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NOTE: Remember if you have a question that you'd like answered please send it in. I'll first respond privately and then post the answer in this blog. Thanks & Blessings!

No Distractions

This week’s forecast came to me while working at a very busy and loud coffee shop. I found it very interesting, because my first thought was that there would be no way I could get a clear message with such distraction all around me. And as is the case most of the time, the Universe has a funny sense of humor. So I sat and allowed the information to come flooding through and found it extremely easy to ignore the action all around me. Neither whirling of the blenders, nor the bad pop music (in my opinion, anyway), the chatting teenagers (this particular coffee shop was right next to a high school) or even the steaming of milk got in my way. It was actually quite empowering.

The forecast is also in line with a question a received a while back. It’s all about how to maintain focus when life is hitting you from all sides. This question was very timely for me as well, as over just the last couple of weeks I’d been broadsided by an emotional tornado of painful situations with a number of people with whom I’m very close to and care deeply about.  And just as situation #3 hit I thought to myself, “I can either freak out in despair or buck up and be there for those who need me.” I chose the latter, but was also able keep on top of the stuff that I personally needed to attend to and didn’t completely forsake myself in the process. It was a much better way to approach things and I wasn’t left feeling completely overwhelmed or drained like I might have been in the past. It’s all about finding the right balance that works for you, really.

So instead of letting go of what you’re aiming for when things jump in front of the target, just remember that you owe it to yourself to keep your eye on the bullseye – especially when life is hitting yu from all sides.

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.9.14 Weekly Forecast

As life swirls around you, as situations arise that are not aligned with your path, maintain focus. It is the individual who can achieve continued focus regardless of what unfolds all around that will bring forth that which they desire. Know that the time is now to maintain focus, know that it is a choice to engage with the distracting forces or to remain unfettered in their presence. Know that it is time to practice greater focus on that which you desire.

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Featured Guest Question:

Q: I keep trying to work toward my goals, but life seems to keep getting in the way. How do I achieve what I want when all hell seems to constantly break lose all around me? I’m SO frustrated!

A: It is to put your desires as important as others. The distractions will always occur. You may also look at the deeper issue here as to why you allow yourself to be dissuaded from your path. There are many reasons that one allows this. There may be fear of failing at the accomplishment. There may be fear of succeeding at the accomplishment. This can happen when you do not feel worthy of what you desire or do not trust yourself to be able to create that which you desire. No matter the reason for allowing the distraction, it is time to see yourself as worthy of priority. This understanding of your desires as being as important as the desires of those around you will allow you to put your desires and the action needed to create your path toward outcome in proper priority, and not last after everyone around you. Stepping into this new place of power will shine a light of encouragement for others to do the same. It is the way to a balanced life.

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NOTE: Remember if you have a question that you'd like answered please send it in. I'll first respond privately and then post the answer in this blog. Thanks & Blessings!

Stay the Course

This week’s question and forecast have to do with – both in their own way – divine timing and how to keep moving toward a goal when things don’t feel like they’re moving fast enough. I know we’ve all been there. It can be mighty frustrating to be sure. It’s all about keeping momentum going even when this irritating human issue of needing money arises. Believe me, I’ve asked/ begged/ shaken my fist at the energies on more than one occasion, yet always get the same answer. Retain positive focus and don’t be attached to the final outcome. Argh, easy for “them” to say when they don’t have rent or a mortgage payment coming due. But even through my frustration I’ve had to recognize that focus and follow through are vital, especially when doing what you love. The trick is to do whatever you can to keep yourself floating while following your dream, and remembering why it was your dream in the first place. Oh, and building a community of support is imperative to get you through those frustrating/ scary/ overwhelming times.

Just keepin’ it going over here and hoping you do the same.

With Love.

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From Over There: 3.2.14 Weekly Forecast

It is time to focus on the end result while practicing unattachment to the outcome. This is the way to open to all forms of possibility, and to results as of yet unforeseen. Work toward the goal, yet allow its development to unfold. One does not expect to force the petals of a flower to open and have it thrive – the petals must be allowed to unfold in their own natural way in order to create perfect balance.

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Featured Guest Question:

Q: I'm in the process of building my business, but find I am in a money crunch. How do I trust that what I am doing is going to sustain me on a financial level? I’m very passionate about the work I’m doing, so that’s not the issue, it’s that the money isn’t arriving when I need it to.

A: Divine timing is the utmost importance when sharing that which you love, and perseverance is the key to building that which you desire. The energy and passion that you hold will translate through to the work, yet because it is your energy and not the personal energy of those with whom you wish to enroll, the results will at times transpire at a slower pace than what you may wish. It is connecting through the dense energetic field to meet another with this passion-energy that needs to occur. To understand this principle of energetic connection is to understand a component of divine timing. It is through passion and enthusiasm that one connects quickest to others.

Another component of diving timing are the lessons that may be useful in preparing one for the responsibilities of a successful outcome. These lessons will occur at varying lengths and are dependent on the willingness of the participant to overcome any challenges as they arise. It is important to remember that any journey is an opportunity to move toward a more enlightened state. The many journeys of life are meant to open and expand ones awareness. Allowing the lessons to unfold will create greater ease and movement toward an expanded existence and the potential for a joyful outcome that may be presently unforeseen.

For the inquirer:

The energetic connection is being made. Know that it is unfolding and will continue to unfold. Remaining focused on the process with a state of joy and excitement for the work quickens the results, yet we see that there is a need for you to replenish by acquiring work in a center that will support your income and social network, and allow your independent work to reach a greater community of those who are interested in your offerings. This may feel like movement backward to you. Know that it is not. It will give you the stability needed to maintain your enthusiasm while giving greater insight on how to build your independent work and bring it to the success that you desire.

(Note: When given this message I saw that by “center” they meant a facility that offers this type of work. It would mean that the inquirer become an employee of sorts while building their own business. The important thing here is to go after supplemental income that is in the same field as the business you’re going into. So for instance, if you’re starting a baked goods company, go work in a bakery. That way you’ll get real world experience while being able to have some sort of stable income.)

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NOTE: Remember if you have a question that you'd like answered please send it in. I'll first respond privately and then post the answer in this blog. Thanks & Blessings!

Letting It Go

It’s a bit uncanny how this week’s forecast and guest question go hand-in-hand, but hey, the Universe sometimes finds it necessary to give a double-punch when the timing of a message is important to hear. It’s all about letting go. And not just letting go of something that is broken beyond repair, but letting go of something that may be only partially dysfunctional. It makes it much more difficult to let go when you still get at least a little pleasure out of a situation, though in the end of it all you need to weigh how much return you get on your investment. Is your output of energy toward whatever it is at least giving you a little more back? Or is it leaving you feeling drained and overwhelmed? I know that the dynamics of any situation can ebb and flow with how much energy you’re giving vs how much you’re given, though when it gets to the point of more consistent giving with no getting then it may be time to reevaluate things.

This is going to sound like a very silly analogy, but this week’s forecast came to me while vacuuming the living room. Here’s a little back story: about 10 years ago I fell prey to a Kirby vacuum salesman who came to my door. It’s a little embarrassing to admit that. Now don’t get me wrong, the vacuum was one powerful sucker, but with what I paid for it I could’ve bought a decent used car. The other day while vacuuming I realized that although it was still a good vacuum, it was unwieldy and too large for my present small space. I really didn’t like it and it made the already not-so-fun chore of vacuuming even less enjoyable. I realized that my attachment to it was the amount of money I had spent it. Knowing that I would never get anything near what I paid for it, I decided it was time to let go of the heavy thing and see if I could trade it in for a lighter, more easy going model. I’m happy to say that I was able to do just that, though I have to admit to having a little bit of a hard time handing it over once it was time to do so. It’s funny how we get attached to things.   

Here’s to letting go of heavy suckers and lighten the load!

With Love.

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From Over There: 2.23.14 Weekly Forecast

It is time to release attachment and let go of that which has perceived value, but is not fully functional. Look for that which may have served you in the past, but no longer serves your joy. It is time to reassess whether the benefits are outweighing the pain or if the pain is outweighing the benefits. You and only you can decide if the balance the power it has in your life serves you, or is of disservice. It is time to look deep.

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Featured Guest Question:

Q: How do I let go of something that I need to let go of when I know that it’s probably going to cause me a huge amount of pain to do so? How do I move forward?

A: It is an act of bravery to create change that initially leaves one in a state of discomfort. This bravery comes from one’s own personal power. This power increases with each brave act. To hide in fear of change increases the pain that may have started as a less concerning feeling, yet grows stronger and more painful with denial, creating an ever-burdened heart that cannot heal. It is in moving toward the pain – not away from it – that will encourage its release and will make it less troublesome. It is in the knowing that what starts as a burden lessens as you release.

To deny the burden only increases its weight, filling the heart with heaviness. To deny the burden instigates life patterns that create life situations that bring lessons to encourage its release. These lessons will present themselves in ways that continue to increase the burden until one is brought to a level of discomfort that creates the acknowledgement of the burden and desire to let it go. It may feel as if life is unfair, yet it is life attempting to move toward healing.

It is by bravely facing that which is not fully functional and choosing a path toward change that creates healing and an opening for a more enriching life. It is to pull back the lens of focus to see a bigger picture instead of pointing focus solely on the issue. When one focuses solely on the issue peripheral vision is lost and perspective is overshadowed by pain. If one chooses to view through a broader scope, perspective is colored by possibility. This empowered perspective allows for greater happiness to fill one’s life.

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NOTE: Remember if you have a question that you'd like answered please send it in. I'll first respond privately and then post the answer in this blog. Thanks & Blessings!

What on Earth...?

This week’s question ties in with the energy forecast quite nicely. It has to do with standing by what you believe in, and specifically, standing by your principles even when it feels challenging to do so. Although the topic of the question is related to our planet and environmental concerns, the answer beautifully conveys how each individual is so necessary to the collective whole.

The energy forecast can be applied to so many things. Basically, if you stand by what you know is to be in your best interest – even if it is painful to do so – it gives you the reserves to move more powerfully in the world. A good thing, for sure.

With Love.   

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From Over There:  Week 2-16-14 Energy Forecast

It is time to find strength in your convictions. It is time to focus on those things that strengthen and empower you – both the physical and emotional selves. This is the foundation that helps one in making necessary decisions that are in the highest and best interest of the individual, and supports in times of pain. Now is not the time to go into avoidance of the pain, but to face it to move through and beyond. It is in the facing of one’s challenges that one finds true courage and empowerment. It is in the facing of one’s challenges that one grains true strength in their convictions.

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Featured Guest Question:

Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed, and particularly sad and hopeless over recent environmental events. I've signed petitions, attended protests, donated money and volunteered. I feel that all my efforts are a waste of time, and like nothing is changing. Why isn't Mother Earth helping us out on this? What can I do? 

The planet Earth is a powerful organism that self-corrects through climate change and cataclysmic natural occurrences. Humankind views these changes as sign of their part in destroying the planet, yet it is more a reaction of the planet to the actions of humankind. Humankind will not destroy the planet by their actions, but instead run the risk of creating an environment that is inhospitable for them to thrive.

               

It is through awareness that humankind creates their own change in action. Know that your efforts are creating an energetic support that is useful. It is in the knowing that you are doing what you are able that will help you to feel less hopeless. It is in the knowing that your actions are adding to the collective whole that is desiring change. As collective awareness increases so does the capacity to create change. Know that your desires for change are in the highest good. Stand by these principles and know that it offers help. The oceans are filled with yet one single drop of rain multiplied. You are not alone in your quest.

In Case of Emergency

This week is the full-fledged start of my new format. It will include an energy forecast for the week (basically what to focus on throughout the week), as well as a question posted by a reader with a corresponding answer I receive ‘from over there’. I had a feeling that the first question sent would be pretty profound, and indeed, it is. It has to do with having a spiritual emergency – or spiritual crisis – that leaves the individual feeling disconnected and unable to feel fully integrated into this world. This can happen when intense spiritual growth quickly occurs, and can be brought on by spiritual practice, a life-altering trauma like a near death experience or death of a loved one, or in some instances hallucinogenic drug use, to name a few.

Experiencing a spiritual emergency is not an easy thing to go through, and the process can last anywhere from a couple of days to a few months, or even years. I’ve had what I call a few ‘mini-crises’ here and there, but nothing to the extent of what the individual posing this week’s question is having. The path to spiritual enlightenment can be beautiful and is definitely life enriching, but it can also be painful and unsettling, especially when you make a jump that your body isn’t prepared for. It can create major disturbances in sleep patterns, physical pain, and a sense of alienation with those around you who struggle to understand what you're going through.

On a lighter note, this week’s forecast has to do with what you should focus your attention on, and the answer is joy. Works for me!

With Love.

PS. Remember to send in your questions, and let me know how you like the new setup! 

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From Over There: Week 2-9-14 Energy Forecast

It is in the letting go of that which brings a sense of frustration or despair that one opens to another way.  Now is the time to release focus on those things that cause frustration or despair, and refocus on that which brings joy. By doing so, it creates a greater sense of happiness and peace in the present moment, and in turn, opens the heart to a state of receptivity to that which is truly desired.

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Featured Question: I’ve been in the midst of a spiritual emergency for quite some time now. When I will be able to join the world again and when my body will catch up with my spiritual advancements?

A: It is the belief that the body cannot be a vehicle for spirit, and in itself, a spiritual tool. There is a desire to discard or shed the body, as it feels heavy and constricting. To view the body as a spiritual component of self better integrates a deeper connection to the spirit as one chooses the path toward enlightenment. And there are those whose beliefs are ingrained through religious training or religious doctrine passed through ancestral DNA that speaks of the body as ‘unpure’. When viewed in this manner, it is seen as that which needs to be punished to create a higher spiritual connection. It is as if the body needs to be destroyed in order for the spirit to thrive. These beliefs create resentment toward the body and difficulty in relating to lower density energies and others on the earthly plane.

It is important to know that emerging into a higher vibrational state can cause a continued depletion of minerals needed to keep the body strong and able. As one forges a deeper connection with spirit it is vital to increase those substances which fortify and strengthen the physical body, especially as the physical body ages. As one changes perspective to view the body as a vehicle for spirit that allows experiences in this realm, it will lead to lessons that give greater understanding of the spirit – and an understanding that it is a miraculous instrument designed as a component of creation to further the evolution of all.

PERSONAL MESSAGE FOR ENQUIRER: This part of the message came through like information does when I’m giving an individual reading. This is why it sounds like it’s coming from me, though I’m just relaying the information.

The integration process is still taking place, and because of the lower density energy of this plane it is taking your body longer to catch up with the accelerated spiritual growth you experienced. This is causing not only physical ailments, but also a bit of an emotional disconnect. There are things that you can do to integrate quicker, but I see a time frame of about 4-6 more months before you feel ‘right’ again, and even then you will have a different way of being in the world than before this issue began. Here are some things that you can do:

Re-mineralize

·         Take mineral baths with Epsom salts and Himalayan pink salt (or any high quality sea salt)

·         Supplementation (liquid minerals will give you a good dose)

·         Cook in cast iron whenever possible

Reconnect Etheric Cord

·         Visualize strengthening the energetic cord that connects your soul to your body

·         Use energy work to helps strengthen as well

Rest

·         Very important in rebuilding the connection

·         Think of it more as a part of your spiritual development work, and not as a negative (ie, fatigue)