Keep it simple

I've learned to treasure and appreciate the small and simple things in life. I truly believe that's where the magick is! And today I have reached the pinnacle of jean wearing. This is the point I have been living for and striving for. Not only do I officially have a favorite, comfy pair of jeans. But they have finally graduated to their first hole in the knee!! My patience has paid off! Now they are perfect. And I must tell you, husband and I recently went to flatbread (they have g.f. pizza~another simple miracle) for dinner. As we were walking along the shops at Farm valley, we noticed jeans in the window of one of the stores that were full-o-holes...apparently people actually buy them like that!

Goddess girl jeep

I love mother earth. I honor her, I respect her and I want to do what I can for her. I believe in going 'green' so that I create as little toxins as possible that end up in her. And I know that smaller cars are 'greener'. But I have to tell you, I LOVE my goddess girl jeep. I'm not sure what I'd do without her. My driveway alone is reason enough. It's currently a steep downhill skating rink. The other night my son's 4-wheel drive was broken and he couldn't get up our driveway at all. My GGJ keeps me safe as I traverse not only my driveway but the icy/snowy roads as well. And I have to tell you, it makes me oh-so-happy! (did you know that if you go downhill in slippery conditions in neutral instead of drive, you slip less?....just a tip from the winter warlock husband!)

A perfect moment

Yesterday was a day filled with many wonderful moments. I'm left with one that felt most perfect. The snow and ice were falling outside. I was blessedly inside, having rescheduled my work. The husband was out plowing (with his amazing ability to fly around in those conditions like the winter warlock that he is). The son was still abed (no school-itis). The fire was burning (Pele in all her glory as my hawaiian friend reminded me). The cats were curled up in their respective cozy corners of the house. I was under an afghan curled up on the couch myself, with raven at my feet and shaya (yes, I really do have another dog...he just prefers to stay out of the spotlight) under my arm. Just as I was drifting into a nap, I saw my mom come in (from the other side) and I felt her brush the hair away from my face. My breath was deep and steady and all seemed right with the world.

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My family went out for copy paper for the computer and came home with a little black lab puppy. Sometimes that's how it works in my life. That's how you know it was meant to be. We all knew she had to come home with us as soon as we saw her. On the car ride home my husband, sons and I were trying to decide what to call her. "Rainbow" I suggested. But my men immediately decided that simply wasn't 'cool' enough. But there were no suggestions coming from them, either. At that moment we looked overhead and out the sunroof to see a ton of ravens flying above us. "Well I guess it's Raven," says my son from the backseat. As so it was. For more of Raven's story, you can listen to the archive of my radio show on animal guides and helpers which you can find on my website, too.

Here's what Raven would like to share today:

"We (your animal guides and companions) are sensitive to the energies around you. Both seen and unseen. We can see the energy grid. The connectedness of ALL. You would do well to pay attention to us. To the signs we are constantly showing you. We (like children--and you if you remembered) can read people's energies. Our read is without ego or human judgment. It is pure. Our read is also without social graces. We don't talk ourselves out of our instincts and knowings. For instance, pay attention if we show you we do not 'like' someone. There is often a reason that you are not 'seeing.' "

Pasta?

The chicken soup was really good. I snuck in some kombu (kelp) for all its nutrients and some astragalus root of course for its immune boost with all the usual chix soup suspects as well. After going gluten free I've had to contend with rice pasta. Now, I'm an Italian girl and I used to be quite a snob about pasta. Rice pasta took a whole lot of getting used to. It wasn't until I found 'tinkyada' g.f. pasta that I thought I could do this at all. For the soup last night I tried mrs. leeper's corn pasta elbows just for something different. It wasn't that bad. I noticed at the health food store there's quinoa pasta, too. Out of all the g.f. grains that has the most fiber, calcium and protein. All that I need. I'll have to try that next!

Rest

Today has turned out to be my day of rest. (cycles) I'm looking forward to a slow day. I plan to put together penicillin soup as my friend rose calls it (homemade chicken soup, of course) so we can have it for dinner tonight. A load or two of laundry may be done. And then I'm going to enjoy having time to finish reading "For (we're not) Listening to the Sun" by Tobias Lars who will be my guest on my radio show on thur. (Discovering Nature's Spirit).

Indigo children

Yesterday I was doing a reading for a woman who has an 'indigo' son. (like I do) The metaphysical world has classified children energetically. (Doreen Virtue has authored quite a bit of information) There are indigos, crystals, rainbows... The indigos have some common characteristics such as intuitive, warrior, don't do well in old fashion institutional, structured settings, can see through the bull***t, ... Basically they are here to pave a new way. One without greed and fear. One that honors all beings and the Earth. And it dawned on me as I was doing this reading, that the new administration has pledged to shift all these same old ways. And it dawned on me that the youth vote was vitally important. And it dawned on me that there are some older indigos out there, too. And I realized that it's really working!!

On a different note, as I'm blogging this very post this morning, the husband just came into our office and handed me a cup of coffee. What a wonderful way to start the day!

Cycles and rhythm

Since shifting The Purple Rose from an open retail store to a healing center just over a year ago it has blessedly freed up my time. Working by appointment only allows me more control over my schedule. What I have noticed now is that really it is not about 'control' at all. Rather it's about surrender. I've been blessed with this newfound freedom. And now my 'schedule' is based on cycles. There's a divine rhythm and flow. At first it was disconcerting because I was used to 'structure'. But I'm getting better at going with the flow. Like today and the past few days have been filled with activity and work. But what I've noticed is that spirit will then give me time to rest. And then it will pick up again and then I can rest. And it's no longer dependent upon the calendar or the clock. I never know when my day(s) off will be. Those 'man made' time pieces never worked for me anyway. Now life is based more on the natural rhythm that's right for me! Thank you Angels!

Teachers

While hosting the psychic and mediumship development circle last night at The Purple Rose, our discussion turned to the topic of 'teachers'. There's that old saying, 'when the student is ready, the teacher appears.' There's another quote I found (though I don't recall the author) which is "A good teacher simply reminds the student of what he (or she) already knows." I love that one because I truly believe that when I step into the role of teacher, I'm there to empower my students. That if I do my job right, they will soon not need me anymore. Especially in the world of psychic gifts. I believe our gifts are our birthright. They are already within us. They don't come from anyone or anything outside of us. I'm just there to remind you how to use them. And I'm always fully aware that the roles are shifting constantly. There is always so much I'm learning from my 'students', too!

Son's birthday

Somehow while I wasn't looking a son turned 19 this week. I'm not sure how it happened or where the time went. A lot of it seems like a blur. While there are many pieces that stand out- like putting painted tiny toe prints on t-shirts to surprise dad, his first time on water skis, and teaching him to drive (wasn't that just yesterday?). One thing I know for sure is that my love deepens (for both sons) with each passing year. It feels to me that our relationship continues to evolve, shift and strengthen as he continues to become the man he is meant to be. I stand in excited anticipation to see him at 20, 25, 35...and I wonder at which age will I begin to love and watch over him from the other side!!

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To hear more about Raven and to learn her story, be sure to tune into my radio show tomorrow (at 3 p.m EST) or catch it on archive if you miss it live!

Here's Raven's thoughts for today:

"We (your animal guides and companions) want you to live in the moment. Enjoy the now. This space is all that there is. We distract you from the day to day worries, stress and doldrums you fall into. We hear you and are really here for you now. You are busy regretting yesterday and worrying about tomorrow. When we nudge your arm with a toy in our mouth, it is for you to stop. Pay attention. Play, now. In this moment. For not only is it all there is. It'll make the next moment so much better!"