tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72881677838818198052024-03-04T23:14:28.239-06:00Suitable Giftsby Kerri MulhernSuitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-68830329294709503872023-02-02T09:51:00.000-06:002023-02-02T09:51:20.298-06:00The 10-Minute Miracle<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKVfUbFFER-BXFi_Z0CBTEiZWZSf73q0UxJk71Xa_0T9PlfrB-E2vvyKSMDzyFURVFLjo7hDyC0ePvVC9CtbVX7nYYxGCViW-dRxyttZ10kENj9e75cdAJk9b-x4oRUMEgReyjafc6br4C8Mlk0CQvnyvOPItbUkisT8-wAbUuk_Dq6AFmCVyhOTB/s1280/Free%20Manifesting%204=7=22.png" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="10-Minute Miracle Mondays" border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1280" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKVfUbFFER-BXFi_Z0CBTEiZWZSf73q0UxJk71Xa_0T9PlfrB-E2vvyKSMDzyFURVFLjo7hDyC0ePvVC9CtbVX7nYYxGCViW-dRxyttZ10kENj9e75cdAJk9b-x4oRUMEgReyjafc6br4C8Mlk0CQvnyvOPItbUkisT8-wAbUuk_Dq6AFmCVyhOTB/w640-h498/Free%20Manifesting%204=7=22.png" title="10-Minute Miracle Mondays" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Every Monday morning at 8AM Central Time you will find the latest 10-Minute Miracle Mondays video on my </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerrimulhern/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">@kerrimulhern</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> Instagram and YouTube channel </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/kerrimulhern" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">youtube.com/kerrimulhern</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> . Each week you will find a quick guided journey to assist you in manifesting your dreams. It takes only a minute to put Law of Attraction into action. This means that after 60 seconds of focused attention, you begin to draw to you what you are thinking about. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are manifesting all the time, but we tend to focus on what we don't want. Fear can take </span><span style="font-family: arial;">hold or feelings of unworthiness can be the norm. So, instead of experiencing what we truly desire, we unintentionally draw to us what we don't want. Every single one of us is deserving of all we want and more. We are here to live happy, fulfilled lives. We are also here to learn and grow, but that doesn't mean we have to learn through suffering. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You are creating your life with every thought. You are a powerful co-creator with the Universe and how you see your life is simply a projection of your thoughts. The Universe is constantly bringing to us what we think about. It's always saying YES. But what are you thinking or saying? If your thoughts or words are "This will never work out," the Universe responds by bringing you things to help fulfill your prophesy. But the good news is that all you need to change this, is a shift in perspective. If you begin talking only about what you really want, the Universe will conspire to make it happen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As with anything, the more you practice this way of thinking, the easier it gets, and the more it becomes habit. You can write a short list of what you want to bring into your life such as a job, a love interest, healthy weight loss, a new home, you name it. Then place the list on your nightstand. Every night before you go to bed, read over that list. Then go to sleep thinking about what you want, instead of things that might be troubling you. Now, your mind has all of those hours of rest to work on your manifestation within your subconscious mind. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">When you wake in the morning, read over your list again. Shouldn't your day begin with what would make you happy, instead of what you dread? Right before falling asleep and just when you wake up are the best times to work on your manifestations. Your mind is in the most receptive state at those times. </span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_P2E_Lg8K4GYalKMOJ7wkzHEaeZA-1DDllmOCJAvDKxwF4DpDmfu7EdZvg6Q_gTI_Jur7S6fADKReoREYmqsPB0ZfHRU4L_P5uVeukimyT-eJUdial1e7oXMZCth63BldtazwuKBW2J4h7NuDSgP7YEVY84PUjJnh42GkQ38tuOxay9rchCKcO6-/s1920/Free%20Magical%20Bridge%204-7-22.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="10-Minute Miracle Mondays" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_P2E_Lg8K4GYalKMOJ7wkzHEaeZA-1DDllmOCJAvDKxwF4DpDmfu7EdZvg6Q_gTI_Jur7S6fADKReoREYmqsPB0ZfHRU4L_P5uVeukimyT-eJUdial1e7oXMZCth63BldtazwuKBW2J4h7NuDSgP7YEVY84PUjJnh42GkQ38tuOxay9rchCKcO6-/w640-h426/Free%20Magical%20Bridge%204-7-22.jpg" title="10-Minute Miracle Mondays" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are some additional tips for manifesting:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1. <b>Imagination:</b> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Set a timer on your phone for 15 minutes, sit in a quiet, comfortable spot. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Close your eyes and picture in your mind what you want. Use your senses. What would having the thing you desire look like, feel like, sound like, taste like? After you have this pictured in your mind, relax and just breath normally. If your mind wanders, focus back on your breath. When the timer is finished, know that you have put your desires into the Universe and you have meditated, which is so healthy for you in mind, body, and soul. </span></p><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;">"Everything that exists right now was once imagined, which means everything that will exist is now being imagined. Use your gift of imagination to create your desires." - <a href="https://www.drwaynedyer.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Wayne W. Dyer</a>.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></i></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">2. </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Act "As If:"</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> From now on, live as if what you want is already here. How would you behave, carry yourself, speak, or dress if what you wanted was here right now? Bring your desire to you faster, by living as if you have it now. <u>Believe</u> it is already here. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3. <b>Look For Signs</b>: As I mentioned earlier, the Universe is always saying "Yes" to us. Be mindful of signs and synchronicities that match your desires. These signals affirm that you are on the right path. If you think that something is a sign, acknowledge it and more will appear. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">4. <b>Act on Opportunities:</b> You are co-creating with the Universe. This is not the same as asking a genie to grant your wishes. You are responsible for creating the life you want. For example, if you want the job of your dreams, then act on opportunities such as attending a Job Fair that you just happened to notice while you were scrolling online. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">5. <b>Gratitude -</b> Keep a gratitude journal or a running note on your phone and list 3 things a day (you can list more) that you are grateful for. This is a miracle magnet. Note things that are in alignment with what you are manifesting, something about yourself that you are grateful for, and anything else that comes to mind. The more you do this, the more you will find to be grateful for. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg483nAfU6F5vRqeGJmsnK3GvoGvq-5dPma-mqMgv08weFe_cyNC6hG3Tlw6qvF7S3FNegW5TOlFH3SCmylyi0HHNUCtR4uBPdKvuSdBcOMlylufZPSlgCr-NkCxCOe6350omTbJWUd-KRFW_yaJ2NbTEQ3iWNlRjdXyja5gwmjmq4rGco4SyFc33-Y/s1280/10MinuteMiracle.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10-Minute Miracle Mondays" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg483nAfU6F5vRqeGJmsnK3GvoGvq-5dPma-mqMgv08weFe_cyNC6hG3Tlw6qvF7S3FNegW5TOlFH3SCmylyi0HHNUCtR4uBPdKvuSdBcOMlylufZPSlgCr-NkCxCOe6350omTbJWUd-KRFW_yaJ2NbTEQ3iWNlRjdXyja5gwmjmq4rGco4SyFc33-Y/w640-h360/10MinuteMiracle.png" title="10-Minute Miracle Mondays" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">All of the 10-Minute Miracle Mondays are saved on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerrimulhern/" target="_blank">my Instagram page</a>, as well as on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/kerrimulhern" target="_blank">my YouTube channel</a>. Keep an eye on this blog too, as I will be posting more tips to manifesting, meditating, and more!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In Gratitude & Love,</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kerri Mulhern<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.kerrimulhern.com">www.kerrimulhern.com</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHiDPCU59id3UV8SO1oVljAyzzZy1aAJZerUx9GOX5GDRIi4Equ-w9U142ZTr2utrbnSoOr965O6FkPt1WD9gFd0DVscV-2teI1N9l88OsZNkVoUzKc-glguSqB1iC-5iRG7ZSprr3kotVy33JxBLEt7l6y7rznDDwKkJcihyCSUU_gMOhm_3RI4i/s1065/IMG_7090%20v2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHiDPCU59id3UV8SO1oVljAyzzZy1aAJZerUx9GOX5GDRIi4Equ-w9U142ZTr2utrbnSoOr965O6FkPt1WD9gFd0DVscV-2teI1N9l88OsZNkVoUzKc-glguSqB1iC-5iRG7ZSprr3kotVy33JxBLEt7l6y7rznDDwKkJcihyCSUU_gMOhm_3RI4i/w180-h200/IMG_7090%20v2.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-76223202439441773092020-09-12T12:22:00.002-05:002020-09-14T07:50:30.264-05:00A Reading With Linda Jones - Light Reader<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbeJ3Kz4KMEBw5v5PTfX8poAyu2gSzMgy8Ck6pntO3TkzZu2_TRgSQHqaZOwOUaXR38YDwTNihWc2D2zNbXQ9NBmvUFEQi80LUWTsehTyCh6Y9DPqtTygrLn4qGhlOZXKT9GSVM4g9R0/s588/0000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Linda Jones - Light Reader" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="588" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbeJ3Kz4KMEBw5v5PTfX8poAyu2gSzMgy8Ck6pntO3TkzZu2_TRgSQHqaZOwOUaXR38YDwTNihWc2D2zNbXQ9NBmvUFEQi80LUWTsehTyCh6Y9DPqtTygrLn4qGhlOZXKT9GSVM4g9R0/w500-h468/0000.jpg" title="Linda Jones - Light Reader" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linda Jones - Light Reader<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">Right after the Hay House Live! workshops last October, I contacted Linda Jones, my new friend from the weekend, to book a card reading with her. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Linda is very ethereal, she loves nature, as you will see if you follow her on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindajones_light_reader/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="font-family: arial;">. I am fascinated by her work with bees and how close she gets to them! You will also see squirrels, her adorable parrot Mango, and lots of flowers and nature pics. And of course, she has card readings on her page too! She is a Certified Card Reader and also a Certified Angel Guide through <a href="https://www.kylegray.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kyle Gray</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It's interesting to go back and look at this reading since it was about ten months ago. See how behind I still am with this blog? I could have skipped all of those months, but there has been so much leading up to today, that I really wanted to go back and see how it all fits into now. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We set up the appointment and the reading took place over the phone, and then Linda texted me the cards and write-up of the reading later that day.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted just a general reading and then Linda let me ask some additional questions on other topics after. At the beginning she pulled two cards to see what direction the reading was going in. Green Tara and Mary Magdelene were pulled, but she told me she felt strongly about Archangel Raphael too. I work with him all the time when I work on Reiki clients, so that was a great feeling to know he's with me. Linda also saw green around me when we were in person, which is his color. Green is also the color of the heart chakra. I channel Reiki healing energy through my crown chakra, then into my heart chakra, down my arms, and out through my hands for healing. Green is a color of healing and Archangel Raphael is the Archangel of healing. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Linda said the Mary Magdelene card is indicating that my inner teacher awakens. When I asked her an additional question at the end of the reading about timing, she pulled two cards and said it would be winter time, late January or early February. Now I didn't plan this, but clearly it was literally in the cards, because late January I applied to teach my first class at <a href="https://unlimited-thought.com/" target="_blank">Unlimited Thought Enrichment Center</a> on vision boards. I was approved, and they were able to fit it into their schedule for February. I taught after that until the pandemic shut everything down. And now I'm teaching live classes on Instagram. So Linda's card reading was spot on.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the reading Linda saw me needing to make quick decisions due to unexpected changes, and she even drew The World card for me about the near future, indicating a major life event. Nothing could be more major than what the entire planet has been going through with COVID-19, and I find it so fascinating that the card was The World. It wasn't just about me, that card was really for everyone.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Linda saw me partnering with spirit, and using her intuitive gifts, she immediately thought of Archangel Michael. Of all of the Archangels, Michael is the one I call to the most. You can ask him to stay with you always and he will. I had done so quite a long time ago. He is able to be with multiple people at the same time, so you can ask him to do the same. For me, he is my protector and the protector of my home and family. I ask him to protect those I work on for Reiki and for card readings as well. So I am so happy about a spiritual partnership with Archangel Michael! I have learned recently that he is the Archangel for life purpose, so that is another important facet of his abilities to help. Just ask.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There was much more in the reading, but I wanted to give you a sample of Linda's work because she is a beautiful soul using her gifts to help others. She blends her intuitive gifts with the cards to provide a solid reading. Her readings are accurate and filled with kind-spirited words because that is who Linda is.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><u>For more about Linda Jones:</u></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Her Website: Linda Jones Light Reader: <a href="https://lindajoneslightreader.com/gallery" target="_blank">Click here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindajones_light_reader/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In Gratitude & Love,</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kerri Mulhern</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.suitablegifts.com" target="_blank">www.suitablegifts.com</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyQ8DtsILN8KQm68D3LDXdlK2jSazdEkxtFJpfaF4niNkSrjIcmGJN_zYsXkCdyB1cNMQBophce1UiCVmq65tbeLRHh09nagiDwJvCSEHIXqkoQ8Nyd8ikDi-cIrZNtCPBiBTStJNbnA/s640/me.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyQ8DtsILN8KQm68D3LDXdlK2jSazdEkxtFJpfaF4niNkSrjIcmGJN_zYsXkCdyB1cNMQBophce1UiCVmq65tbeLRHh09nagiDwJvCSEHIXqkoQ8Nyd8ikDi-cIrZNtCPBiBTStJNbnA/w205-h205/me.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-72074465506539539142020-09-03T08:29:00.002-05:002020-09-03T08:29:49.891-05:00Colette Baron-Reid: She Basically Saw Right Through Me And Found A Five Pound Bag Of Sugar<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESm7hJBeNRATHQFIyXEjPwhfk6W-yrwdbWeC3pWIb-7ykdhdPjj5z1H4lI5zBSMmBxWu7n2bmlcStx-ILBbuAmNNEqj23wPu_JxSBO5p-oeNn0TEatnq6buH-VRoWESAiRIiFpkrEDuE/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Colette Baron Reid & Kerri Mulhern" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESm7hJBeNRATHQFIyXEjPwhfk6W-yrwdbWeC3pWIb-7ykdhdPjj5z1H4lI5zBSMmBxWu7n2bmlcStx-ILBbuAmNNEqj23wPu_JxSBO5p-oeNn0TEatnq6buH-VRoWESAiRIiFpkrEDuE/w500-h375/000.jpg" title="Colette Baron Reid & Kerri Mulhern" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colette Baron-Reid & Me!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">On October 6, 2019 I arrived at the Houston Convention Center, for the second day of Hay House Live! That day's workshop was with <a href="https://www.colettebaronreid.com/" target="_blank">Colette Baron-Reid</a>. Colette is a gifted intuitive counselor, spiritual medium, best-selling author, recording artist, and so much more. I could not wait meet her and learn from her in person.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I went in a different door than the day before, and lost my way, as some construction was going on and not all of the doors were open. I ended up walking with a really kind soul who turned out to be Balboa Press author <a href="https://jennifergamboa.net/" target="_blank">Jennifer Gamboa</a>. When we arrived at the main hallway for the Hay House events, s</span><span style="font-family: arial;">he reached into her bag to give me one of her books, but realized she didn't have one on her, so I asked for her autograph on a piece of paper instead. Later in the morning I did go and buy her book </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Victim No More! How To Get Your Power Back</span><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhuAQBRW0_I-bf8RoNktCQX_Xj6DTWDXE_JjUVx0hJ7miDHJW8FXgzs2QY07whBdgB6IfQSogVPSuF5UojKbCHNgjNwkU7c3nRZD8S_exbWqGoVgnUg1_b6hhO2D3iFLQBoDDmaiGmDE/s853/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jennifer Gamboa & Kerri Mulhern" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhuAQBRW0_I-bf8RoNktCQX_Xj6DTWDXE_JjUVx0hJ7miDHJW8FXgzs2QY07whBdgB6IfQSogVPSuF5UojKbCHNgjNwkU7c3nRZD8S_exbWqGoVgnUg1_b6hhO2D3iFLQBoDDmaiGmDE/w480-h640/000.jpg" title="Jennifer Gamboa & Kerri Mulhern" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Gamboa & Me<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">As I walked along the hallways, I saw coach and author <a href="https://nancylevin.com/" target="_blank">Nancy Levin</a> who had just finished a morning meditation class. So I walked in to say hello and asked if she would sign one of her books <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J7YJZB0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00J7YJZB0&linkId=f412dee189caadf860d12954861760d6" target="_blank">Jump...and Your Life Will Appear</a>. I told her my name and she said "Don't I know you?" I was surprised that she knew who I was from Instagram. I had <a href="https://suitablegifts.blogspot.com/2017/05/book-review-worthy-boost-your-self.html" target="_blank">reviewed her book Worthy</a> and we did follow each other, but it was such a nice feeling to meet someone who you admire, and they know who you are. There is this feeling of validation, that you are seen. I first saw Nancy in 2013 at a Hay House I Can Do It! event in Austin. She was the event director and also a speaker. I have been a fan ever since! Nancy was so kind and welcoming in person. I'm so grateful I was able to meet her in person. That is part of why I love these events much. The people who are a part of this, make you feel as "worthy' as you feel about them.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxxQRD4K1zjBrUmVzXZoXMIPdq9bt-1XHmvN1LTQZCX9sz5LGLNjTJ_rhURAJYcUKaCjLCx7ZVajmB7f5NfuNzf5DwqIPq-5BSG7Arg1pfyOXtnYHdFWAtA7p-zFWMLwFrKrd2x2dPPc/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nancy Levin & Kerri Mulhern" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxxQRD4K1zjBrUmVzXZoXMIPdq9bt-1XHmvN1LTQZCX9sz5LGLNjTJ_rhURAJYcUKaCjLCx7ZVajmB7f5NfuNzf5DwqIPq-5BSG7Arg1pfyOXtnYHdFWAtA7p-zFWMLwFrKrd2x2dPPc/w512-h512/000.jpg" title="Nancy Levin & Kerri Mulhern" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nancy Levin & Me<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">After visiting Dr. Robert Holden one last time to give him some Kindness tags for his kids, I went to find Colette Baron-Reid's room. I was so excited for this workshop!</span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bNqPZ1edNC8QXsfguPVRNKpjMw1AxLz3-8x2yI6UwqyN8lAPI7PpwJAUDkdmM9yqW67F0rqzzmCxH9WLKLq80nEUAnGDaTH3W6Xeghx2cFBJ2_B1vCdzSy-Rf52kUhNGCyi8RqFA7bQ/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hay House Live! Houston 2019" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bNqPZ1edNC8QXsfguPVRNKpjMw1AxLz3-8x2yI6UwqyN8lAPI7PpwJAUDkdmM9yqW67F0rqzzmCxH9WLKLq80nEUAnGDaTH3W6Xeghx2cFBJ2_B1vCdzSy-Rf52kUhNGCyi8RqFA7bQ/w512-h512/000.jpg" title="Hay House Live! Houston 2019" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hay House Live! Houston 2019<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I said my usual prayer and visualization before the day's event for a wonderful experience. Yes, I did get that first seat again in the center just as I wanted. I put my handbag on my chair and stuffed two filled Hay House bags under my chair so no one would trip on them.I had quite a bit with me that day, they could barely fit under the chair, and one of them was jutting out the back. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrf5NPsL9vw3Ua4tx4OEiGWXyB9oL9AN12iNfJLzh5onZoO_ok1eHyLN4-ZRNXcMBNvbXb7vPF8_zm-qxzDf3hVeDhe81vXuxuCurZ8PJ_88xaKQqtAYd4JiHi6VbVmtG0UDy6DzcPoo/s1080/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Front and center!" border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrf5NPsL9vw3Ua4tx4OEiGWXyB9oL9AN12iNfJLzh5onZoO_ok1eHyLN4-ZRNXcMBNvbXb7vPF8_zm-qxzDf3hVeDhe81vXuxuCurZ8PJ_88xaKQqtAYd4JiHi6VbVmtG0UDy6DzcPoo/w512-h511/000.jpg" title="Front and center!" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front and center!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I also had time to leave a kindness on a chair before everyone started coming into the room.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ECw3iKwHPEdMhLMXb0VOWsn5AycVDDcWCYUZPk8p4ED2NfBt27EeGLZj0nIRCv3mHvOJZ_-wYkHqST5s236SMZGGCLlst4Inv0X8gLcMrhQkM9DA3iG311_FDyZ3xRI9hyX_oOtFyy8/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kindness...Pass It On Mission" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ECw3iKwHPEdMhLMXb0VOWsn5AycVDDcWCYUZPk8p4ED2NfBt27EeGLZj0nIRCv3mHvOJZ_-wYkHqST5s236SMZGGCLlst4Inv0X8gLcMrhQkM9DA3iG311_FDyZ3xRI9hyX_oOtFyy8/w512-h512/000.jpg" title="Kindness...Pass It On Mission" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kindness...Pass It On Mission in action!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I was happy to see a familiar face, <a href="https://lindajoneslightreader.com/" target="_blank">Linda Jones</a> from the prior day's class. We sat together again for this workshop. She surprised me with a beautiful pair of green earrings that reminded her of the healing color she saw around me when we did the <a href="https://www.vanpraagh.com/" target="_blank">James Van Praagh</a> workshop. It just made my day, and I love wearing them. Such an unexpected kindness! We had a really fun day and Linda was even called to pick a card during the workshop.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSQzfkMCWRB6-Trd4CLYf-FxJvtRVC8sA_qu1IKf5B4pufldORIl6RiWL7N1YxY4VebgQnRmt8c58m9G4jXCqjGliywlDSQB1SR7dFh1WeXRjADZQta8JGKzNpvcx5Z7WpWPdQDguWYE/s853/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Colette Baron-Reid & Linda Jones" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSQzfkMCWRB6-Trd4CLYf-FxJvtRVC8sA_qu1IKf5B4pufldORIl6RiWL7N1YxY4VebgQnRmt8c58m9G4jXCqjGliywlDSQB1SR7dFh1WeXRjADZQta8JGKzNpvcx5Z7WpWPdQDguWYE/w480-h640/000.jpg" title="Colette Baron-Reid & Linda Jones" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colette Baron-Reid & Linda Jones<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><p>Colette has such beautiful energy. She just fills the room with it. She always talks about how handsome her husband is (which he is!), but Colette is really stunning in person. Her beautiful soul matches her beautiful appearance. Colette and her husband are such a lovely couple. They really work well together and it was such an informative and fun event.</p></span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYV2YpLvfiyzD0m6NdSTP8LE1XsJ4f2Et5xShKzC8z7bndMJVyKCiq778E5556L-iVEPsHkC4eMdVdGmk4H4rXWwZV5w6_klACRrLdAa6Mz6772kCnKhKxW4Y_5pQTmGuiTPCXZEOnhvU/s853/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beautiful Colette Baron-Reid" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYV2YpLvfiyzD0m6NdSTP8LE1XsJ4f2Et5xShKzC8z7bndMJVyKCiq778E5556L-iVEPsHkC4eMdVdGmk4H4rXWwZV5w6_klACRrLdAa6Mz6772kCnKhKxW4Y_5pQTmGuiTPCXZEOnhvU/w480-h640/000.jpg" title="Beautiful Colette Baron-Reid" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Colette Baron-Reid<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Colette did a card pull for her weekly astrology reading and I was picked for Libra. Now mind you, I was a little overwhelmed and excited to pick a card from Colette, so I forgot what card it was! More excuses...it was the first time I used her deck <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401946429/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401946429&linkId=2ddcaa5350660047340a06bb4bea0f7c" target="_blank">Wisdom of the Oracle</a>, so I wasn't familiar with the cards yet. I bought one for myself at the event, it is such a beautiful deck, I just love it! So anyway, I think the card I picked was Never-Ending Story in the protection position (upside-down) because she said it meant "not my circus, not my monkeys," so I can observe the drama, but I sure don't have to participate in it! She also said I was a natural healer. I just loved hearing that and I told her I am a Reiki Master, an energy healer. It just felt like validation that day, that I am indeed on the right path. I did become a small ham and mentioned my birthday was the next day, so I did get a Happy Birthday from the audience, which was so nice too!<br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82eZCrfJjl4cZ_8er6uEJ3j66HtJTObYkIEytNSTgGzZiOGRvp4QN7c_F5nwPh5ABI1BWmUXn_KhaIgq5KfC0rj2NvVO8_i9WzD_JDcyqjLD0H9Ehk4tfGtFa-w-ZYPsU9Mn_f8eUZrA/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wisdom of the Oracle" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82eZCrfJjl4cZ_8er6uEJ3j66HtJTObYkIEytNSTgGzZiOGRvp4QN7c_F5nwPh5ABI1BWmUXn_KhaIgq5KfC0rj2NvVO8_i9WzD_JDcyqjLD0H9Ehk4tfGtFa-w-ZYPsU9Mn_f8eUZrA/w480-h640/000.jpg" title="Wisdom of the Oracle" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wisdom of the Oracle<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Colette gave us tips on how to set boundaries and protect our energy. She was speaking to a room full of empaths, psychics, healers, and those very sensitive to energy, so it was most appreciated. She mentioned using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TCW7LN1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07TCW7LN1&linkId=4266f8a72211be2b2a6e5ea5931b6c65" target="_blank">himalyan salt blocks</a>, the kind used to cook fish. You rest your feet on top of them to keep you grounded and from picking up other people's energetic "stuff." I have since found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078P7FHMG/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B078P7FHMG&linkId=10d342e15fa79939c0e34c281979db93" target="_blank">himalayan foot lamps</a>, they are detoxifying too. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There was supposed to be a </span><a href="https://johnholland.com/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">John Holland</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> workshop, but it was cancelled due to illness, so some of the people from that class came into our room. John does mediumship classes, and although Colette can connect with the departed too, this was going to be more about oracle cards and readings. But spirit had other plans, and lots of departed energies filled the room and she was able to give readings to loved ones who really needed it, even pets came through! I know the day evolved exactly how it was supposed to.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">It was such a good day. We laughed, we cried, we covered all of the emotions. We worked with others on card readings, and it was fun to get a reading from different people and give them too. That was the first time I tried before I was actually trained. There was so much stepping out of my comfort zone that weekend, but there was a feeling of trust in this group of people. You just know you won't be judged and you can be your real self.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We did different exercises and we even listed things we don't want to carry around any more, all of the emotional baggage. I had quite a negative list for myself, but one of the items on my list was feeling like I was responsible for everyone. Part of that is from being a mother and part of it is a control factor with a splash of OCD. I knew I had to let that go, everyone needs to live their own lives, and make their own mistakes so they can grow. It's part of their path and I can't keep jumping in the middle of it trying to save people that actually don't need saving, they are doing fine. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I forgot that I wrote this down until I pulled out my notes from the workshop, but number ten on my list was "That I can't speak in public with confidence." I don't know why I was thinking this at the time, but since that workshop, I have taught in-person classes, and done live online meditations, healings, and Meetups. So I left that baggage behind, and look what opened up! I love seeing how things are always unfolding for us even when we don't realize it at the time. Our lives flow when we let it, and each encounter, lesson, and stumble is preparing us for the next step. This is why I needed to let go of being responsible for everyone, their lives are unfolding for them just as mine is, and it's all good.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sight unseen, we were each able to pick a card to keep, and the one I chose was Armadillo Spirit from Colette's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401952798/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401952798&linkId=1e4a6862fc19ce66bca2671cd68d6616" target="_blank">Spirit Animal oracle cards</a>. We learned about the meanings of the different animal spirits. Armadillo spirit is about setting healthy boundaries. Message received.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0n2HZseJZuihU43nq0awO5GLk_cAuDMtbskWxWiVv0ETA3y6au9oLTiVWITiikZwJyjne3UjNTZ_agVw308zgakzXDPXaeHFMqggDnb2ySDSYk0dadBhcZGUBGG1D6Ey14WZwM1Ppp0/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Spirit Animal Oracle Cards" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0n2HZseJZuihU43nq0awO5GLk_cAuDMtbskWxWiVv0ETA3y6au9oLTiVWITiikZwJyjne3UjNTZ_agVw308zgakzXDPXaeHFMqggDnb2ySDSYk0dadBhcZGUBGG1D6Ey14WZwM1Ppp0/w500-h640/000.jpg" title="Spirit Animal Oracle Cards" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spirit Animal Oracle Cards<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After the event, I grabbed my bags and rushed to get to the book signing line. I had a long drive home, so I wanted to try to get as close to the front of the line as I could.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Colette told us that during the book signing, if she saw something while she was meeting us, she would do a quick, spontaneous reading. I wasn't expecting her to see anything with me. I thought she would have some messages for others from spirit just as she did in the workshop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I got in line with Linda so we could take turns taking pictures of each other with Colette. When it was my turn, I blabbered how lovely she was and how great the workshop was and how excited I was to meet her in person. After she signed my book, Colette looked at me and told me I was addicted to sugar. She basically saw right through me and found a five pound bag of sugar. She told me I was pre-diabetic. Colette also told me that sugar is affecting my intuition, which is something I am trying to develop more. She said sugar is like crack to me and I needed to stay away from it. Wow. I mean WOW! Spot on, that is my weight issue, that is my addiction, and it has been an issue since I was a kid. I am severely addicted to sugar. If I completely remove it from my diet, I feel great, the minute I add it back in, I am hooked. And quite frankly, it's rare that I'm "off" sugar. Candy, cake, ice cream, anything with chocolate and I am all in. It has been such a difficult thing to overcome. Seriously, it has been my biggest lifelong challenge.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">There have been so many times that I've gone to a CVS, gas station, or supermarket and filled my arms with loads of candy. And then checking out the cashier would always comment "Oh are you going to the movies?" Or "You must have a big family." Or "Aw you are having your child's birthday party!" I didn't have the courage to admit it was all for me. I thought they were being rude and presumptuous. But I know now that those were cries from the Universe telling me "This is too much. Stop. Please." But I didn't listen.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I had blood work later on that month for my annual checkup. My blood sugar was oddly decent, but my liver told a different story. So, this is something I am being very conscious of. It is such a struggle for me, but I know my health depends on making a change. Once again, Colette validated something very important. Out of anything she could have seen or felt, that is what came though, a Divine intervention for certain. It was quite a blessing that I will always be grateful for. Colette is truly gifted.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC4-DvFGpB7SpCqq92cDb2wpI-24s2NsLWtR9LcuRFQAz8LvDDezTUDeAdYDk9XXIquYRY25ROvaHHCxswmwXqGapVK3YB8VAYdFZ2ZzPFGbTm2Pm5NZpLa53upGGM42gWbcZhXJhVArc/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Colette Baron-Reid and Kerri Mulhern" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC4-DvFGpB7SpCqq92cDb2wpI-24s2NsLWtR9LcuRFQAz8LvDDezTUDeAdYDk9XXIquYRY25ROvaHHCxswmwXqGapVK3YB8VAYdFZ2ZzPFGbTm2Pm5NZpLa53upGGM42gWbcZhXJhVArc/w512-h384/000.jpg" title="Colette Baron-Reid and Kerri Mulhern" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colette Baron-Reid and me!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I left the convention center on a cloud thinking about the incredible weekend I just had. I headed home thanking spirit for such a great time. It was more than I ever could have imagined. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Over an hour into my ride home, I had a sinking feeling that I left a bag behind. I don't know why it hit me in the middle of the highway, but I just could feel it. I pulled over and off to the access road so I could check. I was right, I left an entire tote bag with lots of new books and meditations, including my signed copy of Jump and Your Life Will Appear by Nancy Levin. My heart sunk. I also had my Kindness Cards in there, and some money to leave on vending machines as kindnesses. I called the convention center to see if somehow someone turned it in. It wasn't in lost and found, but they took my information. I knew it was too late to drive all the way back and expect to find it, the room was probably already locked up. It was Sunday, so I wouldn't be able to reach anyone else, so I took a deep breath, said a prayer that it all would be found and returned, and headed home.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The next day, I launched an all out mission to find my tote bag. I called <a href="https://www.hayhouse.com/" target="_blank">Hay House</a>, reached out to Starsha on the Hay House Wisdom Community Facebook page, and emailed Jessica at Hay House. Everyone was looking for my bag! And within a very short time, Jessica let me know that one of the event coordinators from Hay House took it with them so that it could be returned to whoever left it behind. She asked for my mailing address and I thanked her for all of the help I received so quickly.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQTjLY98A3qodJj5nxMSGzLljPfJqDazs7-1P8bf58RGooGCQyVInmU43j6Vc5QudYFABArDn0vTVWt4MArCFoftLtRJK9-pkisjeRzWGQlKLYjWii3ThIYJIF9z3dUXyJeDczd1kKc0/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hay House is awesome!" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="513" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQTjLY98A3qodJj5nxMSGzLljPfJqDazs7-1P8bf58RGooGCQyVInmU43j6Vc5QudYFABArDn0vTVWt4MArCFoftLtRJK9-pkisjeRzWGQlKLYjWii3ThIYJIF9z3dUXyJeDczd1kKc0/w513-h513/000.jpg" title="Hay House is awesome!" width="513" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hay House is awesome!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Everything I left behind in that Hay House tote bag was sent back to me, even my <a href="https://suitablegifts.com/kindness-pio" target="_blank">Kindness mission</a> Ziploc bag with butterflies and money! I never believed anyone at this event would consider keeping it for themselves, but it was still such a great feeling to know how loving and kind the Hay House community is. I am so grateful to <a href="https://www.hayhouse.com/" target="_blank">Hay House</a> and all who helped return this to me, including some Divine help as well!</span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Even Scar enjoyed the Hay House paper from the box.</span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4Wh5O7ETptMIKMagxbL4WXrTL53H76pS6c8LskkjYFqrocThwL2r2GUBU1m531E-PONypap0UtLRiPf0o_wO8Seynb7YcekcHq-XOYPl8p3IClsKPjsan1c-g6EJFrfV3XkfDGquqs0/s640/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Scar The Cat" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4Wh5O7ETptMIKMagxbL4WXrTL53H76pS6c8LskkjYFqrocThwL2r2GUBU1m531E-PONypap0UtLRiPf0o_wO8Seynb7YcekcHq-XOYPl8p3IClsKPjsan1c-g6EJFrfV3XkfDGquqs0/w480-h640/000.jpg" title="Scar The Cat" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scar The Cat<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">There was so much packed into this one day: learning, validation, and the importance of community. Being seen was a big theme the whole weekend, even with things that I'm not proud of, but it can't heal if it's not brought into the light. I left behind things no longer serving me and what was meant for me came back!</span><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>For more information on Colette Baron-Reid:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wisdom of the Oracle deck: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401946429/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401946429&linkId=2ddcaa5350660047340a06bb4bea0f7c" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Click here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Spirit Animal Oracle cards: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401952798/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401952798&linkId=1e4a6862fc19ce66bca2671cd68d6616" target="_blank">Click here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Map book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401912443/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401912443&linkId=11278ed2049573b67d2bac2c36d59f9c" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Colette's website: </span><a href="https://www.colettebaronreid.com/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Click here</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In Gratitude & Love,</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kerri Mulhern</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.suitablegifts.com" target="_blank">www.suitablegifts.com</a></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyQ8DtsILN8KQm68D3LDXdlK2jSazdEkxtFJpfaF4niNkSrjIcmGJN_zYsXkCdyB1cNMQBophce1UiCVmq65tbeLRHh09nagiDwJvCSEHIXqkoQ8Nyd8ikDi-cIrZNtCPBiBTStJNbnA/s640/me.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyQ8DtsILN8KQm68D3LDXdlK2jSazdEkxtFJpfaF4niNkSrjIcmGJN_zYsXkCdyB1cNMQBophce1UiCVmq65tbeLRHh09nagiDwJvCSEHIXqkoQ8Nyd8ikDi-cIrZNtCPBiBTStJNbnA/w168-h168/me.jpg" width="168" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p></div>Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-12936291139145848302020-08-19T07:05:00.003-05:002020-08-19T07:05:29.877-05:00Love Yourself More Than Anyone Else Could - James Van Praagh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNJVX1_9LiDTLhEqkNWV0IyVJ3hMLYP1rcp1a1F8qa66e1P_mqTbaxyG3qpVHslVMNCM8JVwnWDHYBmYetI9w0yRVxQT7BQ0n7C8ZZo7vEZ_ANmQnNpbL49iNsyWJ7WceCTIIFGr3hA4/s853/00000000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Me & James Van Praagh" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="641" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNJVX1_9LiDTLhEqkNWV0IyVJ3hMLYP1rcp1a1F8qa66e1P_mqTbaxyG3qpVHslVMNCM8JVwnWDHYBmYetI9w0yRVxQT7BQ0n7C8ZZo7vEZ_ANmQnNpbL49iNsyWJ7WceCTIIFGr3hA4/w480-h641/00000000.jpg" title="Me & James Van Praagh" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and James Van Praagh<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I am still catching up on my blogs, so I gathered my notes from <a href="https://www.vanpraagh.com/" target="_blank">James Van Praagh</a>'s workshop from October 2019...yes I have quite a bit of catching up to do! </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">"Love yourself more than anyone else could," was the first quote I scribbled in my journal from James' Discover Your Spiritual Superpowers! workshop. That is certainly a beautiful affirmation from someone I have admired for over 25 years.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="James Van Praagh Hay House Live! Houston" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifn1dQg8ixNSo8lzr6iC4tSyLrJwwobruiQhWiIUPG2gvcj_Cb43iksn9qL5xMhUXjqPVUwvsNWG9ii8J_5xP4N13sm-iEofjd-uySV5n5DhqKNsdo-teypDQUrXnjNStJkhVtzYHhj6U/w512-h512/00.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="James Van Praagh Hay House Live! Houston" width="512" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hay House Live! Discover Your Spiritual Superpowers!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday morning October 5, 2019, I prepared to go at the Houston Convention Center to attend the Hay House Live! workshop with <a href="https://www.vanpraagh.com/" target="_blank">James Van Praagh</a>. I have followed James ever since he appeared on the television series The Other Side in 1994. He had his own show Beyond With James Van Praagh in 2002, he was the creator and executive producer of The Ghost Whisperer, wrote more than a dozen books, to name a few of his many accomplishments. As a child, I was an avid book reader (apparently that has never left me), and topics that fascinated me even in my youth, were about psychic abilities and life beyond death.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As usual, I said a prayer and visualized how the event would unfold, before I arrived at the venue. I pictured myself sitting in the front row, right in the center. I envisioned a wonderful lecture, meeting kind souls, and of course having a moment with James Van Praagh. I always pray "all this or even better," as the Universe usually has better in store than we can imagine. I also add in "all for my highest good." The reason I do that, is because, we can decide how we want things to work out, and get stuck there. I know I used to. Sometimes things don't go the way we want them to. What I believe now, is that if it isn't in my best interest, it won't happen. I believe that everything is working out for me, even if it doesn't look that way at the time. Because of this view, I am not disappointed when things don't work out the way I want them to. I feel that I am being Divinely guided, either away from something not right for me, or guided towards something better. It is a more positive way to look at all of the events that happen in your life. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGy0nlcEe9Nba98FAaGw5pVCWIELPXjlWllCc0koB6jXVlDsG2iMVmVtrFucq8iCDWJBnjzEkdOdAO6fFyMd-wZhadZ4AvMaKcZ76MCPIFuMOy441NtyKKFfEims9NoxlJN0cjbfjVVA/s1080/000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hay House Live! Houston" border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGy0nlcEe9Nba98FAaGw5pVCWIELPXjlWllCc0koB6jXVlDsG2iMVmVtrFucq8iCDWJBnjzEkdOdAO6fFyMd-wZhadZ4AvMaKcZ76MCPIFuMOy441NtyKKFfEims9NoxlJN0cjbfjVVA/w512-h511/000.jpg" title="Hay House Live! Houston" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front and center always!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">When I walked in the door to the class, just as I had visualized, my seat was waiting for me. I plopped down my tote bags and said a quiet thank you. I was early of course, I always am. I visualize what I want, but I do participate in making it happen. I'm not forcing it, but I am a co-creator in my life along with the Universe. If I arrived on time, it would be more left to chance as to where I would sit. I had no way of knowing if I would be first in the room or not, but I felt I would be. Some people like being in the back, some people don't care where they sit, I just want to see everything, every expression, every moment. I feel more connected that way.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A kindness left behind" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4QGsRIs1WpSuSg8jw63gcK9HFqs5cMLyJze4zKvoQLkTAweDs43rlcFccIKr26EWaPhip2KkR_oZOO_ofUEuZnJD8bWFixXC-KcX3_IMusjYSlUghnS2uao9QRrmYdfWPkEX_zbXQa8/w512-h512/0000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="A kindness left behind" width="512" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A kindness left behind.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I also like to arrive early so I can leave a kindness for someone to find as part of my <a href="https://suitablegifts.com/kindness-pio" target="_blank">Kindness...Pass It On Mission</a>. I left a Kindness necklace with a Lao Tzu quote along with a note and a butterfly for someone to find. I don't put my name on it, just good wishes for a happy day. Sometimes I get just a random "thank you" message sent to my website. For a long time I didn't catch on that people were expressing gratitude for the intentional acts of kindness left behind. I chuckled at myself for my lack of awareness when I finally figured it out. I wasn't expecting a thank you, I just want to share some love, that's more than enough.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I took some photos of the room and sat down as people began to file in. Everyone was friendly and were introducing themselves and chatting away. This tall, otherworldly young man began sharing his healing experiences to me. He traveled from Washington state to Texas just to meet James Van Praagh. He told me about several miraculous healings he facilitated. He didn't have any particular training such as Reiki, it was just flowing through him and he intuitively knew what to do. He was very kind and wanted to heal the world without any type of compensation. I talked to him a little about that, as I do believe an energy exchange (healing for money, which is also energy), is not a bad thing at all. You would pay a doctor, a plumber, anyone for services, why should a healer be free? I think more value is given to it that way, and receiving that energy (money) back makes things more balanced for everyone involved. He was working to get a website together. I told him that I did social media and marketing for years, gave him my business card and told him if he ever needed help, to reach out. He seemed so touched by my offer, he had tears in his eyes and gave me a big hug. Then he held my hand, and gave me some healing energy! How lovely is that, and the class hadn't even started yet! "All this or even better" - for sure!</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Soon a new friend sat next to me. Her name is Linda and she is a tarot and oracle card reader and such a sweet soul. I even booked a reading with her the following week, which I will be writing about soon. I'm not sure why I didn't think to get a picture together with her! Here's her website if you want a reading: <a href="http://www.lindajoneslightreader.com" target="_blank">www.lindajoneslightreader.com</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfX-aqPKeyN5pnaOGyAf-AqWbhIpxV3OaSQqZV3nSGGRE7idLnkOo5pDllhfiJAhUkhIPRte56UZXnXl1Sn4gwzmU-ivTF0WCV9GK0w_tzppGaPunC8jnIUy53rnp90ucIQAbEW28Vx4/s853/0000000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="My new friend Linda." border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfX-aqPKeyN5pnaOGyAf-AqWbhIpxV3OaSQqZV3nSGGRE7idLnkOo5pDllhfiJAhUkhIPRte56UZXnXl1Sn4gwzmU-ivTF0WCV9GK0w_tzppGaPunC8jnIUy53rnp90ucIQAbEW28Vx4/w480-h640/0000000.jpg" title="My new friend Linda." width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new friend Linda.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">And then <a href="https://www.vanpraagh.com/" target="_blank">James Van Praagh</a> entered the room. He was so funny and captivating. It really was a thrill to learn from this renowned psychic and medium. The workshop was to help find out if you are a psychic, healer, or medium. At the time, with my Reiki Master certification, I only felt like a healer. I always felt that psychic and mediumship abilities had to be something you were born with. But this class was quite a third eye opener!</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">James talked about fear, and how it holds us back from our gifts. He said there are two ways to look at it and he shared these acronyms: FEAR = </span><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">False Ego Appearing Real or </span><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fuck Everything And Run. After a hearty laughter from the audience, we all agreed the former was the one to go with, although our tendency is the latter.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">He had us do this wonderful Mountain Exercise. It was like a guided meditation, but we did it with a notebook in hand to jot down what we saw along the journey that James led us on. We would walk and come upon a bridge, a boulder, crystals, and more. We would need to describe what we saw or what we did. When he finished the journey, he reviewed it all with us, and each aspect of the journey had a parallel to our current life's journey. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbhd0k4VcADYibqF9XUubXaVDQaCTKiFQFcm5w3aIcMLnCF33Gg6Q4AXV0ljV4pdaKpmK-fGB9BYyHoTtltNuvqt6obISCINZsu7YuKezCpmxxNJpEsBSCvUvhWM1Jn0j-tlKcaDCmCU/s853/00000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="James Van Praagh Hay House Live! Houston" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbhd0k4VcADYibqF9XUubXaVDQaCTKiFQFcm5w3aIcMLnCF33Gg6Q4AXV0ljV4pdaKpmK-fGB9BYyHoTtltNuvqt6obISCINZsu7YuKezCpmxxNJpEsBSCvUvhWM1Jn0j-tlKcaDCmCU/w480-h640/00000.jpg" title="James Van Praagh Hay House Live! Houston" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James Van Praagh<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">During the psychic portion of the class, James said that we are all psychic.Everything is energy. That part I already knew from my Reiki classes, but I never thought of myself as psychic. James said that what holds us back is unworthiness, distractions like our phone, and more. This made sense, I know that my intuition is stronger when I take time to meditation, to focus inward and let go of all of the distractions.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We did a healing exercise to recognize our fears and turn them into love. It was a much better way to look at everything. One of the things I feared was not fulfilling my life purpose here. I turned it into love by stating: I am on purpose right now. And I've thought about this alot since the class. I don't think our purpose is necessarily tied to a career. I don't think it's about making alot of money, although we shouldn't think that because we are doing something that we love, that it can't be monetarily rewarding too. I think our purpose may be as simple as learning to love yourself, learning to forgive (even if it is just yourself), understanding differences in others, overcoming prejudices, realizing you are worthy of a healthy relationship. It doesn't have to be about making this huge mark on the planet, it's about elevating yourself, healing yourself, learning, learning, and learning. </span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">James said the first place of healing is in the mind, and our resistance holds back healing. He made us think about what we are resisting. My resistance is feeling unworthy. But I'm working on it.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We also had to make a list of what we love about ourselves. Have you ever tried that? I highly recommend. See if it's easy or challenging for you. If it is challenging, keep doing it until you are comfortable, and believe all of the wonderful things about yourself. Here's some of mine: I help others. I am smart. I love cats. I write well. Spirituality and personal growth are important to me. I have artistic talent. </span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8vNgSFwb0wGe0LMGAtRwoFvJG_bS6_7Vp2x4FU1Zr3xbXrnqfuyruRTxEuqh9U_WxrRPO3O_vT_EwI9yJGM0GjPrzXEUbl8FI3I6gsiVEUTpN9DoA8a4pfIri2ovovZCv45Uh7AR6xQ/s853/000000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="James Van Praagh Hay House Live! Houston" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8vNgSFwb0wGe0LMGAtRwoFvJG_bS6_7Vp2x4FU1Zr3xbXrnqfuyruRTxEuqh9U_WxrRPO3O_vT_EwI9yJGM0GjPrzXEUbl8FI3I6gsiVEUTpN9DoA8a4pfIri2ovovZCv45Uh7AR6xQ/w480-h640/000000.jpg" title="James Van Praagh Hay House Live! Houston" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James Van Praagh<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">James led us through mediumship exercises. Linda and I worked together. She did a reading on me, and I did one on her. It really was fun and I was surprised that I actually saw someone in my mind for her. I wasn't expecting to see anything, but it opened up the possibility that I could. Honestly prior to this, I was a little afraid to be able to see people from "the beyond," but after this class I am fine with it! And since this class, I have seen departed people and pets more and more. I began to start noticing when I worked with Reiki clients. I am in their energy field, so this makes sense. I would see flashes of pictures at first, but all of a sudden I would see a face and I would know intuitively that it was a mother who passed, or a beloved dog. And when I would share this information, the client usually burst into tears because of how much that person or pet meant to them. I am no more gifted than anyone else, in other words, anyone can do this. And James helped me to see that. I think what is different than most, is the desire. One of the Reiki Masters I trained under had no desire to ever let anyone who has passed on into her space. She shuts it out. I don't want anything negative, but I love the fact that when we are "gone" we really aren't gone at all. We just shed our bodies. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span face="">After the workshop we all had a moment to have a book signed and say a few words of thanks to James. It truly was an honor and something I will always cherish.</span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br style="font-family: "times new roman";" /></div></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEita2XmK5DjoNsfaDgg-v7mrhur9fyAXIi60o4MnnwkM2c1Roq8Q9LZpqNf57_eZNiZ9eBZf1c_GaFam4EoQAZ5VOsRx7kmdWSsFOnKL5onv6Iq6RI6-UHHny8l71EemwZbcQl23eS1CVs/s853/00000000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Me & James Van Praagh" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEita2XmK5DjoNsfaDgg-v7mrhur9fyAXIi60o4MnnwkM2c1Roq8Q9LZpqNf57_eZNiZ9eBZf1c_GaFam4EoQAZ5VOsRx7kmdWSsFOnKL5onv6Iq6RI6-UHHny8l71EemwZbcQl23eS1CVs/w480-h640/00000000.jpg" title="Me & James Van Praagh" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me & James Van Praagh<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">During one of the breaks I stopped to say hello to Starsha Maree. She ran some of the Hay House Facebook pages include the Hay House Wisdom Community. She is as lovely and kind in person as she is on social media.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFeWL2IF0KnaiW9L70o6f654NbG_YofNrweOyTpmgz-vwEeC3JJVYoXzG-IHSf2lUWAMONHC6D36PPsPUGCd8dAsHQwjwJwdgGGX761K0T2uBMor3gglgrIdJwGiQS_y3ltjZNGrMR6A/s853/000000000.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Me & Starsha Maree" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFeWL2IF0KnaiW9L70o6f654NbG_YofNrweOyTpmgz-vwEeC3JJVYoXzG-IHSf2lUWAMONHC6D36PPsPUGCd8dAsHQwjwJwdgGGX761K0T2uBMor3gglgrIdJwGiQS_y3ltjZNGrMR6A/w480-h640/000000000.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starsha Maree & me!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I also waited to get a book signed by <a href="https://www.robertholden.com/" target="_blank">Robert Holden</a> after his workshop was complete. He just exudes love and kindness.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVQRUFRxwTTDrilltEADE89iINUVGERZA4kY-cWCCowvjT2BMLA8fnjPJKwUErPchqorhfKVkFYXi8UK1r4hdZsHaAufQ_NZjCMSlXYXIWPCIc_7GAPbAXVfOTSx_e4k0tfVR1GsDC8s/s640/00000000001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Me & Dr. Robert Holden" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVQRUFRxwTTDrilltEADE89iINUVGERZA4kY-cWCCowvjT2BMLA8fnjPJKwUErPchqorhfKVkFYXi8UK1r4hdZsHaAufQ_NZjCMSlXYXIWPCIc_7GAPbAXVfOTSx_e4k0tfVR1GsDC8s/w512-h512/00000000001.jpg" title="Me & Dr. Robert Holden" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me & Dr. Robert Holden<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: arial;">And before I returned to the hotel I was staying at, I left <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1878424114/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1878424114&linkId=37412484d048e471a39216e26d7ce779" target="_blank">The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success</a> by <a href="https://www.deepakchopra.com/" target="_blank">Deepak Chopra</a>, along with a butterfly magnet for someone to find at the convention center.</span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgVik8GbGvfwdC0z-PfnPx9762igxlMtzgcsCpU5oQwBAl0NdzJniwy5gUCJpAQ8xPAmbrSfT2IYDQsfDPR9xAI5sKjmJShWQndD3xecL-Bw8dCdKOlA3A2VVet0V_nNNKZezWEnIxyg/s640/000000000011.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Another kindness left behind" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgVik8GbGvfwdC0z-PfnPx9762igxlMtzgcsCpU5oQwBAl0NdzJniwy5gUCJpAQ8xPAmbrSfT2IYDQsfDPR9xAI5sKjmJShWQndD3xecL-Bw8dCdKOlA3A2VVet0V_nNNKZezWEnIxyg/w512-h512/000000000011.jpg" title="Another kindness left behind" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another kindness left behind.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This was such an enlightening experience, and all that James Van Praagh taught about being a psychic, healer, and medium has allowed these abilities to blossom in me since the class. I trust myself more. I love myself more. As James says, I have "learned to love myself more than anyone else could."</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some ways to learn more about James Van Praagh:</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Adventures of the Soul - Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401947093/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401947093&linkId=6f40babd0b5845d3d616442c2ee0e38d" target="_blank">Click Here</a> and Oracle Cards: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140194471X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140194471X&linkId=a2d23549f1be6cebec3459f526a3d02b" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Wisdom From Your Spirit Guides: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401951392/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401951392&linkId=a3108eafa04293e1c843781caf3f2fb8" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">James Van Praagh's website: <a href="https://www.vanpraagh.com/" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In Gratitude & Love,</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Kerri Mulhern</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span face="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.suitablegifts.com" target="_blank">www.suitablegifts.com</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyQ8DtsILN8KQm68D3LDXdlK2jSazdEkxtFJpfaF4niNkSrjIcmGJN_zYsXkCdyB1cNMQBophce1UiCVmq65tbeLRHh09nagiDwJvCSEHIXqkoQ8Nyd8ikDi-cIrZNtCPBiBTStJNbnA/s640/me.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kerri Mulhern" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSyQ8DtsILN8KQm68D3LDXdlK2jSazdEkxtFJpfaF4niNkSrjIcmGJN_zYsXkCdyB1cNMQBophce1UiCVmq65tbeLRHh09nagiDwJvCSEHIXqkoQ8Nyd8ikDi-cIrZNtCPBiBTStJNbnA/w210-h210/me.jpg" title="Kerri Mulhern" width="210" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div>
Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-68695828905675280652020-04-28T08:23:00.000-05:002020-04-28T08:23:39.028-05:00Dr. Holden To The Lobby...Dr. Robert Holden To The Lobby, Please<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Over 6 years ago after "losing" a job, felt overwhelmed. I called in to speak with the kind heart of <a href="https://www.robertholden.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Robert Holden</a> on his weekly Hay House radio show. I had been listening to his weekly show even since attending his lecture at <a href="https://www.hayhouse.com/" target="_blank">Hay House I Can Do It! </a>in Austin in 2013. I had heard him imbue such beautiful words of wisdom to listeners, that I knew he would help ease my distress and point me in the right direction. He gave me invaluable advice, changed my perspective from fear to gratitude, and my life has been better ever since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the most profound things he said to me when I told him I lost my job, was that I "handed it in." It really made me consider my responsibility in the situation, and even if it looked like I was fired, in reality, I lost interest in it. I was more driven by my business Suitable Gifts, then in fully giving my heart to the job I had. I was growing spiritually and was more invested in writing, learning, and growing. It was true, I gave it away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So what was next? I headed the words of Dr. Holden amidst my fears. When I didn't know how to get through this, he advised me to repeat the mantra "I am grateful for the guidance that is already here." That made me feel wrapped in spirit, that I was never alone, and could lean into them for help. I would walk 3 miles around my subdivision every day repeating that mantra, and thanking all of spirit, who I knew were there to help me. I would say affirmations of all of the things I wanted to connect to including financial security, health, happiness for me and my family, and a deeper connection to spirit. Because of Dr. Holden, I began a gratitude journal. I listed three things a day I was grateful for. It started out simple, and in such a short time the list grew and miracles started pouring in. To this day, I recommend to my Reiki clients to have a daily spiritual practice including gratitude. This and more is all thanks to Dr. Robert Holden. His gift of advice to me, continues to reach so many more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although I thanked him on air, and sent him and his family a gratitude box filled with gifts (and a way too lengthy letter), one summer when they vacationed in San Diego, I felt like it wasn't enough to express how much his advice meant to me. I really wanted to thank him in person. It's funny isn't it, these thoughts can mean so much to the individual to express. I knew it was a need in me, not something Dr. Holden was expecting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I learned that <a href="https://www.hayhouse.com/" target="_blank">Hay House</a> would be coming to Austin for Hay House Live! this past October, I immediately ordered tickets to see <a href="https://www.vanpraagh.com/" target="_blank">James Van Praagh</a> and <a href="https://www.colettebaronreid.com/" target="_blank">Colette Baron-Reid</a>, and booked the hotel they blocked out for us. It wasn't until later that I found out Dr. Holden would also be there for his Coach Camp. Dang it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I knew I would <a href="https://suitablegifts.blogspot.com/2014/07/an-open-letter-of-gratitude-to-dr-wayne.html" target="_blank">meet Dr. Wayne Dyer in 2013</a>, I also knew I would get a chance to thank Robert Holden in person, even if I wasn't in his class. Manifesting is something you feel and believe. I went back in my mind to how I manifested that chance encounter with Dr. Dyer, I didn't know where I would meet him, but I knew I would. I knew what I would say, I knew how I would feel. And poof, there was Wayne Dyer, in front of me after a serious of unexpected events, just coming off the elevator in my hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, I felt similar about this, even though I wouldn't be in Dr. Holden's weekend workshop, I would meet him and I would thank him. I didn't quite know what that would completely look like, I'm not psychic, but I am intuitive, and I firmly knew I would meet him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As the conference drew near, Hay House sent out lots of reminders and information of additional fun things going on during the conference. At the bottom of one of the emails they had a completely different hotel than what I had booked so long ago. Was it possible all of the authors and attendees were staying somewhere else? After a moment of despair, I thought, eh, everything will work out as it's intended to. This is all part of the unfolding. I have learned to let go of outcome and trying to control a situation. I have learned to be at ease no matter how things appear, and I have a deep knowing that things are always working out for my highest good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I headed up the Friday morning before the event to enjoy a day in Houston. On the drive, I prayed as I always do to God, Jesus and my spiritual team about the upcoming weekend. I prayed for a fun time, feeling calm, happy, joyful, for the workshops to be wonderful along with the people I meet, and of course to meet and thank Dr. Robert Holden. I always end with "this or even better." What is possible can be far better than our imagination can picture. It's fun to leave things open to something even more wonderful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The day was so much fun, visiting <a href="https://www.chloedao.com/" target="_blank">Chloe Dao's</a> (from Project Runway) store and treating myself to some of her beautiful fashions, getting my nails done (it's been ages), buying some fabric from a store across from Chloe's shop for a future skirt, and walking, walking, and walking around a fun shopping center. I originally planned to get to the hotel before the 3pm check in. It was already past 3:30, so I decided to head over. It took me awhile to figure out where the front of the hotel was to valet my car, so I circled the hotel several times until I figured it out. Time was ticking by, but I was going there by myself, and the event didn't even start until the next day, but I felt like I should get myself checked in. I have learned more and more to listen to my inner guidance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I checked in and went up to my room on the third floor. I threw my bags on the coffee table, took some pics of my pretty room and decided to take a peek outside my curtains. It was overlooking the lobby and a central area with a bar, tables and chairs, a perfect place to hang out. Oh my goodness, there he was! Yes, there was <a href="https://www.robertholden.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Robert Holden</a> walking in the center of my view with arms outstretched to hug fellow Hay House author Nancy Levin. As I picked my jaw up off the floor, I smiled thinking about how fast this manifested, and how every moment in the day led to this. I grabbed my phone, my room key, and my poor heart pounding out of my chest, and I rushed out of the room to the elevator. Breathe, breathe, breathe, I told myself as I headed down to the lobby. Would he still be there? Relax, relax, relax, if this is how I'm supposed to meet him, he will be there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, that was how I was supposed to meet him!!! I gently (as gently as I could) interrupted his reunion with <a href="https://www.nancylevin.com/" target="_blank">Nancy Levin</a> and asked if I could speak with him for a moment. All I rehearsed came flying out of my mouth in a hurried garble. I actually needed to stop myself and breathe, I was so overwhelmed that he was standing right in front of me. Admittedly, all I wanted to say was spoken much smoother, and I was really quite charming, when I had previously rehearsed this in my mind. In person, it took on a life of it's own...oh dear, it was quite messy. But Dr. Holden was so kind, so welcoming, He was as wonderful as I knew he would be. If you have heard him on Hay House Radio, read his books, attended his lectures, or worked one of his courses, you know his is filled with love. He doesn't just teach love, he is love. And that was who I met, love incarnate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He was so gracious to take a picture with me, and his assistant was kind enough to take it. It's funny, I was trying to say everything as quick as I could so I wouldn't take up too much of his time, but when I looked back on my photos, only 6 minutes had passed from the time I took the picture in my hotel room, until this one was taken. Time felt slowed down during all of this, it was amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If I had kept shopping, things wouldn't have unfolded this way. If I hadn't circled my hotel so many times, none of this would have happened like this. If I had gotten to the hotel less than a half hour later, I would have been in the midst of a flurry of travelers who just came back to the hotel after one of the playoff games with the Astros, and I wouldn't have met Dr. Holden in that way. That is why I know to trust when something doesn't go as planned, or I get stuck in traffic, or something unexpectedly gets cancelled, I know in my heart that things are working out for my best interest. Because of the lessons Dr. Holden taught me, I understand that any seeming obstacle or difficulty has blessings in it. This fills me with a joy, rather than a frustration trying to make everything work out exactly how I think it should be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The rest of the weekend was filled with seeing Dr. Holden everywhere. And it really made me smile, because it felt like an over the top nod from the Universe. You want to see Robert Holden, Kerri? Oh you are going to see him alright! It kind of makes me wonder what Dr. Holden was aligning with energetically himself, to conjure me all over the place that weekend. He has probably done some serious course correction since (I'm snorting with laughter right now!).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Saturday morning, I was seated in a room waiting for the first lecture, when a lady sat next to me. She mentioned she forgot her book on her nightstand for James Van Praagh to sign. I thought back to the previous events I had gone to, and how much fun it was to get in the book line, have a moment with your spiritual hero, and have a signed book to take home. There's magic in that signature, a connection to that author. I got up to go buy her a book before the lecture began, and walked down the hallway to where the the books and vendors were camped out. As I got to the end of the hallway, walking perpendicular to me, was Dr. Holden and his assistant. We all shared a smile of acknowledgement and paused our momentum. I said "You really need to stop following me around like this, it's getting embarrassing." We all laughed, they walked to their classroom location and I went to get the book for my new friend. It was that timing thing again, I hadn't intended to leave my seat in James Van Praagh's room, but I did. And I thank the Universe again for that sweet moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I didn't bring a book to the hotel lobby when I saw Dr. Holden, I really just wanted to thank him, but I brought one of his books to the venue to get signed over the weekend, and bought a few more at the book stand too. When I was at James Van Praagh's lecture, I thought about when I would see Robert Holden again, maybe I would have enough time after, and he would have a book signing too. No pressure, just a wish to the Universe that some time during the weekend this would happen. Wish, imagine, feel, let it go. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So after the lecture, and James' book signing, I asked one of the Hay House VIP coordinators where Dr. Holden was having his class. I walked towards the room and the door was closed, and some students were outside of the classroom. They had books to be signed too, so I decided to hang out with them! Soon he appeared and sat down to sign some books. I took pictures for the person in front of me, and they took pictures for me. It was all perfect, and we got to chat and laugh for a little longer. Honestly, it was just so cool!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dr. Holden gave me a big hug, I thanked him again, told him I loved him, and I left for my lecture with Colette Baron-Reid. For me, it felt like coming full circle. I first saw him six years ago in Austin, a few months later I had the job "loss" and his words and kindness changed my life, then six years later I was able to say thank you face to face. There are people who come into your life and make such a profound difference, and being able to say so in person, is such a gift. I am truly grateful. "All this, or even better," it was definitely even better!</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here's some fab books & courses from Dr. Robert Holden:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">*NEW - Finding Love Everywhere - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140195880X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140195880X&linkId=a003e11324e31af829c4f773434cc2b0" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Loveability - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140194163X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140194163X&linkId=948076142b15b700b454b0164b53db9e" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Holy Shift! - Click here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shift Happens! - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401931707/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401931707&linkId=8bbd3b66138d220385ca2f9bf3f604c7" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Courses:</u></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shift Happens Online Course: <a href="https://www.hayhouse.com/shift-happens-saying-yes-to-the-next-step-in-your-life-online-course" target="_blank">www.hayhouse.com/shift-happens-saying-yes-to-the-next-step-in-your-life-online-course</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Loving Yourself Online Course: </span><a href="https://www.hayhouse.com/loving-yourself-online-video-course-hhu?utm_source=RH.org&utm_medium=product&utm_campaign=RH.org_LovingYourselfCourse" target="_blank">www.hayhouse.com/loving-yourself-online-video-course</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Website:</u> <a href="https://www.robertholden.com/" target="_blank">https://www.robertholden.com/</a></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Gratitude & Love,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.suitablegifts.com/" target="_blank">www.suitablegifts.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Several months after the Reiki II class, I attended the Master class. The class was fantastic. The energy of this group of students was different though. There were no familiar faces in this class, aside from our teacher. I didn't feel that they understood the sacredness of this experience. Reiki I is for the student to heal themselves, Reiki II is to heal others, and the Master class is about enlightenment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After some instruction, one by one, we went into a separate room for our final attunement from our Reiki Master teacher. Attunements clear energetic pathways to allow Reiki energy to flow through the recipient. This attunement invokes the Master symbol as well. When I received mine, and went back to the classroom, everyone was loud and talking across the room to each other. I hopped on a massage table to be quiet and integrate the attunement. As I closed my eyes, I suddenly felt hands on my shoulders. One of the students had come up behind me and started massaging my shoulder, head, and neck. I didn't ask for it, and I wasn't asked if I wanted it. Honestly, it was a great massage, but I really just wanted a quiet moment. Reiki teaches that you should always ask for permission before giving Reiki. Shouldn't this be the same for massage or anything else? I'm not angry about it, I know she did this with a good intention, it just seemed to go along with the general attitude of the class. Many of the students (it's a small group mind you, 8 students) were looking at their phones throughout the entire class. As I said, the energy didn't feel quite right for an energy healing class. But what I learned was immeasurable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We learned about <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B8YFPQ8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07B8YFPQ8&linkId=fe21b1d0556a271b61ec710a5b3c2ee8" target="_blank">crystals</a> and how they can enhance a Reiki session. We learned chakra balancing using a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9787R0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01N9787R0&linkId=771cc293bcfcce75f4b378f47fbf7edc" target="_blank">pendulum</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSYW4R5/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MSYW4R5&linkId=213a862dfb833bd183edabd9039f764b" target="_blank">crystals</a>. We also learned how to "stitch" up an aura after an aura cleansing. Aside from the attunement, the chakra balancing was my favorite part. When the chakras are balanced you can physically see the chakras spinning when the pendulum is dropped into the chakra vortexes. You can also see when they are imbalanced by the way the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9787R0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01N9787R0&linkId=771cc293bcfcce75f4b378f47fbf7edc" target="_blank">pendulum</a> swings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I felt that I had learned everything I needed to do a proper Reiki session after this class. What a gift to be able to share with others! And to top it all off, the Reiki teacher ask me and my friend from the Reiki II class that I had been sharing Reiki with, to work as contractors for her on Saturdays! Within six months from my first Reiki class, I am working as a healing practitioner. I believe that one of the easiest ways to know if you are on the right path, is to notice how quickly the universe supports you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am now offering distance healing for people and pets on my <a href="http://www.suitablegifts.com/Reiki.html" target="_blank">Suitable Gifts Reiki page</a>. I am also working on a new site specifically devoted to energy healing called: </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://enlightenedhealingspace.com/" target="_blank">Enlightened Healing Space</a>. It's a work in progress, but should be completed soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">My next blog will be about some of the experiences I have had giving reiki. It has been an amazing journey, and I thank you all for being supportive in reading my blog and for your kind comments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enlightened Healing Space: <a href="https://enlightenedhealingspace.com/" target="_blank">https://enlightenedhealingspace.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So much has happened in the last several months. I earned my Reiki II certificate. The class was fantastic. It was all women in this group, a small class of eight. One of the women from my Reiki I class was there, so it was nice to see a familiar face. She was healing from addiction and breast cancer, and said that reiki lessened the affects of the cancer treatments she went through, and even helped her hair grow in faster. She looked fantastic, her skin was glowing. The other ladies had various reasons for taking the class. Some were massage therapists who wanted to learn more to enhance their massage practices and also earn continuing education credits. Others wanted to learn so they could heal themselves, friends, family and even begin their own practices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Along with being attuned to the power, harmony and distance symbols, I also learned how to send distance reiki using a surrogate. I sent reiki to my bestie 1,800 miles away during the class. It was only a 5 minute session, but it was great to learn how to do it so I could continue practicing at home. It is amazing that reiki can be sent anywhere in the world, to people, animals, places, and situations. This is such a loving modality, and it shows that we are all one and truly connected to each other. I learned how to heal things in the past, present and future, how to help in healing addictions, and more about working on others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One at a time, as in the Reiki I class, we were individually attuned in a separate room. After the attunement, I came back into the classroom and hopped on a <a href="http://earthlite%20harmony%20dx%20portable%20massage%20table/" target="_blank">massage table</a> to close my eyes and integrate this sacred experience for a moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We practiced on each other in class and learned how to do an aura cleansing. For everyone, and especially empaths who pick up everyone else's energy, this is a great way to cleanse the residue of other people's anger, fear, hostility, etc off of your auric field. Ever walk in a room and pick up the vibe in the air? Well, that energy can get stuck in your aura. We used a selenite wand and palo santo and learned to feel the layers of the aura. Each layer is connected to one of the 7 chakras and has a connection to our body, emotions, and spirit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HY86FRF/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07HY86FRF&linkId=7f19c15295314fcfa90225f84cf002ab" target="_blank">palo santo</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IC5RSMS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00IC5RSMS&linkId=103dc8df4291a2ab189f161c0d0843d2" target="_blank">sage</a> whenever you want to cleanse your aura yourself, you don't need a reiki attunement to do that. Just light the palo or sage, blow it out so you have smoke. Gently wave the stick over your head, down your body, over your hands and under your feet. Make sure to completely distinguish the stick. I usually put mine in a small glass. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We scheduled a time to meet up after work one weekday. I packed up my reiki toolkit including <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=JlTvtK/UAxs&mid=2149&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FTable-Harmony-Maple-Design-Hard-xe2-x80-x93-Quality-Adjustable-Portable-DX-Headrest-EARTHLITE-600-Massage-Package-Deluxe-lbs-Eco-Friendly-Aircraft%2F16536817" target="_blank">quartz crystals</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSYW4R5/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MSYW4R5&linkId=213a862dfb833bd183edabd9039f764b" target="_blank">chakra stones</a>, a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQ28WGB/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07PQ28WGB&linkId=4b0a5d206a937865499a348b62eec011" target="_blank">selenite wand</a>, water, and some <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HY86FRF/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07HY86FRF&linkId=7f19c15295314fcfa90225f84cf002ab" target="_blank">palo santo</a>. Quartz crystals go around the head of the one receiving reiki to amplify the energy. The chakra stones go next to or on the chakras. Just being near the stones alone can activate the chakras. As previously mentioned, the selenite wand and palo santo sticks are used to cleanse the aura. I arrived first and took the time to sit quietly and connect to reiki. When she arrived, it was apparent she had a challenging day at work, so I offered to give her reiki first. Then she gave me reiki and I felt sensational after! We both left the healing center on a cloud. We met once a month after that, and each time felt great. It was wonderful to have a reiki friend to learn with, share what we were experiencing during the sessions, and practice, practice, practice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I practiced long distance reiki on friends and family. I felt as time went on, I got better at it, and started feeling more confident in connecting and sending. There is a level of focus and intent that built up over time by consistently practicing. I developed an ease in using the symbols and hand positions. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also continued to get reiki and acupuncture during this time and practiced self reiki for 21 days after my attunement, as recommended. Self care is as important for the healer as it is for the one being healed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am truly grateful to my friends and family at home and at a distance who allowed me to be a conduit of reiki energy for them. I am also grateful to my teacher, my reiki friend, and reiki itself. Having this gift of reiki to share with others is a blessing beyond measure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My next blog will be about my Reiki Master class, stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Gratitude & Love,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kerri Mulhern</span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-23431338020851476142019-02-14T08:18:00.001-06:002019-02-14T08:18:44.063-06:00Healing Hands<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reiki does wonders for anxiety, as does meditation. It has become a beautiful addition to my daily self care. It helps on so many levels of healing, but I have been so grateful for how much it calms me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I spent the two months in between my Reiki I and Reiki II classes healing myself, giving Reiki to my houseplants, and my sweet cat Scar. I really wasn't feeling confident yet to work on other people, I wanted the Reiki II class before I started that, as I knew I would be learning more about healing, symbols, and would have another attunement. But I did find one person to at least practice a little bit on. They were helping me as a kindness, wasn't a believer in this form of healing at all. But I appreciated the help because at least I could practice and feel better about working on people in the Reiki II class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I worked on this person I felt nervous at first honestly. But as I continued up her body, I felt more and more relaxed. It seemed like she was too! When I got up to her head and finished, I started to remove my hands. With her eyes still closed, she waved her hands repeatedly towards her head and asked me to put them back! She kept saying "I need to get back, I need to get back." I was stunned. Reiki doesn't make you psychic, so it's not that I can tell what the person is feeling or thinking. I can feel heat in my hands, tingling, and I'm sure as I continue to use Reiki, my intuition and senses will become more pronounced and active. I could tell something was happening, but I didn't know what. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Afterwards, the person told me that she could see a valley and in the middle was a blue light shaped like an hourglass. She just wanted to get to the light to see what it was. I could feel it was a spiritual experience, and this was when I truly felt the power of Reiki. I have healing hands! I don't mean this from an egoic level. Reiki is flowing through me, I'm not doing the healing, Reiki is. I'm a conduit for healing, a grateful conduit. My teacher Kim told us that even if someone doesn't believe in Reiki, it works anyway. And this certainly proved it! And it was something I needed as much as she did. I really needed to know if Reiki would flow through me. It was a gift for both of us, and I am grateful to my friend who let me practice, to Reiki, and to my teacher Kim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reiki can heal on all levels, emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. There doesn't need to be a dramatic event such as my friend had. As a matter of fact, some people don't feel anything at all during Reiki, but it still is healing. It does not replace a doctor, a needed surgery, or medication, but it can certainly compliment them. It is tapping into universal life force energy that is available and is in all of us. and all around us. It is love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am so grateful that my spiritual journey has led me to this path of healing. I'll be sharing my Reiki II experience in my next blog. I am grateful to you all for sharing this with me too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been awhile since I've written, so I'm going to begin where I left off and then next week I'll give an update of the last few weeks. It's been a fun adventure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I began taking the herbs that my acupuncturist gave me. To be quite honest, my first night was spent in the bathroom eliminating any bit of excess water in me. After that, it seemed to keep my systems regular and it has lessened bloating. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I received the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007E7TWF6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007E7TWF6&linkId=ef8580feb268197e9ba049857e78f9bc" target="_blank">Job's Tears tea</a> I ordered in the mail. The acupuncturist recommended it in addition to the herbs to help with weight loss. It's powder packs. I heated some water (you can use warm milk too), added a pack and stirred. It's not bad, it's creamier than tea and has a nutty flavor (since there's nuts in it!) This definitely makes me go to the bathroom more, but it feels like along with the herbs, it's getting my body back in balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I went to see Kim Krost at the <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/" target="_blank">Integrated Healing Institute</a> for R</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eiki, chakra balancing, reflexology, and an amazing foot massage on both feet, that was very needed. This self care has been the kindest thing I have ever done for myself, and I highly recommend finding something that makes you feel good and feel taken care of. Nurture yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Reiki I class was on Saturday. I just loved it! It was a small class, 8 of us and Kim was the teacher. I learned the history of Reiki, and the basics so I can use it on myself, plants, animals, food, and others. Kim suggested we use it for 21 days on ourselves and journal about it. I will definitely do this, I love journaling and the daily Reiki is a great addition to my spiritual practice of prayer, meditation, and gratitude journaling. Everyone was in the class for different reasons. One lady was recovering from cancer and was also a recovering addict and wanting to learn Reiki to help in her healing. A gentleman was ex-military who did tai chi and and quigong and thought this would be a natural fit. Another woman was taking the class as part of the continuing education credits she needed as a massage therapist, and two sisters came together because one was interested in Reiki and the other wanted to check it out. I wanted to learn it to help others. We have a neighbor who's son has epilepsy, and I would love to be able to give him and his mom some relief, calm, and peace. Kim noted that it's important that we make sure that we are taking care of ourselves first, and I took that in completely and will make sure I am healed and healthy before I work on others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After the history lesson, it was time for our attunement. One at a time we went to Kim's regular therapy room and we were each given a download of Reiki. It felt very sacred, and it was a short but beautiful ceremony. She told us we could go back to the classroom after and lay down for a moment on one of the three massage tables if we wanted to, and soak it all in for a few minutes. I was the only one to do so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While waiting for everyone to finish their attunement, we read from the binders she gave us and had tea, gluten free muffins, almonds, and celery with dip. We stayed quiet so were weren't disturbing whoever was getting their attunement in the next room. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We did collectively laugh when the first of us crunched into a celery stalk in the very quiet room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next Kim showed us how to work on each other. She asked for a volunteer and the tai chi guy hopped up on one of the tables. We all surrounded him and she showed us how to ground ourselves, ground the client, feel their energy flow, and how and where to touch to provide Reiki. After the lesson, she had us partner up and practice on each other. I first worked with the massage therapist and a woman that seemed to not have much confidence in her abilities. I know that after reading and learning all that I have, it's easier for me to picture something that I can't see, as opposed to someone who is trying this for the first time. When I could see she was faltering, I told her to imagine what Kim was describing, and that she was doing well. I am sure much of it seemed way out there, but after experiencing Reiki first-hand, I have felt the energy in my body that Kim has transmitted. I feel so much more relaxed and at peace after it. I wish everyone in that room had that experience prior to class, only two others besides myself had.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Honestly, I was nervous too. As we worked on the massage therapist, I was more worried about breathing and pulling up life force energy into my hands than actually feeling what was going on in the person I was trying to help. I did the best I could, but I wasn't sure if I was remembering where to place my hands, and then what exactly I should do with them. Some of it was easy, but it was only my first try. Then we were told to switch so I hopped on the table. Oh my goodness, the massage therapist was awesome! The lady who was more unsure caught the attention of Kim and she tried to help her a bit. It is a different way to look at healing, and it really takes some letting go of typical beliefs. She really did well though, even if she didn't realize it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The final person I worked with was the tai chi guy. We were to work on a hand or arm or something while seated. I worked on his hand. 3 minutes is a looooong time to work on a hand! He told me I had a gentle touch. He worked on my hand and arm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were times when I felt light headed and had tingles down my arms when we were working on each other. It was a pretty amazing experience. A few of the students were coming back on Sunday for the Reiki II class, but I couldn't go because it was my last day at my Sunday job. I was a little bummed because I really liked the group, but I was glad I would have some time to practice the basics before the next class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I signed up for Reiki II in January, the Reiki Master class in April and bought some more herbs so I can take them for a month (1 bottle only lasts 10 days). I am excited to see what magic transpires over the next few weeks. Stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I continue my healing journey, I kicked up the exercise routine again. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Four mornings this week I went at six in the morning before work. I also took one lunch hour to go back to the gym and sit in the sauna for twenty minutes. I know the sauna is good to relax the muscles and detox. My foot hurts after the gym still, so I've been icing it and using the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019UFT420/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B019UFT420&linkId=a545012a4ede5ead4a71b3fe2076bc91" target="_blank">massager</a>. It is definitely better after the six week rest I gave it, but there is still the inside of my foot above my flattened arch that still aches. The good thing is though, with some ice, the massager, and a short amount of rest, it feels better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week I went to my second a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cupuncture appointment. After a short talk about how I was feeling, Elizabeth put the acupuncture needles on my head, ear, hands, belly, legs and foot to help with my foot pain and weight. She left me this time for 30 minutes to relax. It was comfortable and peaceful. I listened to the soothing music and closed my eyes. After she returned and gently removed the needles, she did cupping on my abdomen for help with my weight issues. They weren't hot, and while she moved them around, I could feel a light suction. There was no pain, and no marks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also asked Elizabeth about herbs for weight loss. She gave me a bottle of Chinese herbs called Poria 15 Formula. I'm to take two tablets 3 times a day. She also gave me a list of foods to try that will help resolve dampness in the body as well as excess water. I find it so fascinating to learn about how different modalities approach how to heal the body. Frog is one of the items to help resolve water. I think I'll go with celery instead! The herbs she gave me is supposed to improve digestion, increase elimination, aid in lipid metabolism, reduce serum cholesterol, phlegm, and water excess in overweight people. It helps with "damp accumulation in the lower and middle burner." Now isn't that a much nicer way to look at being overweight? I have damp accumulation! I love it, it feels like something that can be solved instead of judging myself over it. My body is not in alignment, but I can get it there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elizabeth also suggested I try <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007E7TWF6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007E7TWF6&linkId=3a8b1dcabe7e98976b3cf27fe5d577ce" target="_blank">Job's Tears tea</a> for weight loss too. I left the session feeling pain free, relaxed, yet excited about adding the herbs, tea, and the various foods to my healing plan (minus the frog).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The next day I was signed up for a college tour with my son, so I didn't try the herbs yet, not knowing how they would affect me (especially the "increase elimination" part). After over an hour of walking and standing, my foot was in so much pain. The Motrin I took beforehand didn't help at all. When we returned home I rested my foot but it was still sore the next day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well the truth was, I was keeping the job out of fear, it was keeping me from working on my writing and my small businesses, and it was keeping me from spending more time with my family, relaxing, and having fun. Was it worth a car payment that my full time job could afford? Well I decided to let go of fear, and make some space in my life. I know when you let go of what no longer serves you, doors open. So I let go. I was originally planning on leaving at the end of the year, but the more days went by thinking about it, the more I wanted to go! So I gave two weeks notice, and admittedly, I still feel some fear, but I'm doing it anyway!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thursday and Friday I got back to my morning gym routine. I went at 6AM to work my muscles and do lots of crunches to help shrink my belly. It felt good to be back, but honestly, my foot was sore afterwards. I continued using the massager and ice to alleviate the pain, and rested it as much as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm on the fence about the new shoes I bought. The insole has an arch that seems to scrape against my foot. It's comfortable for a little while, but I have to switch those shoes with my old shoes that have the Good Feet Store insoles in order to have a consistent level of comfort. I wish my foot felt good all the time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know my weight is still a major factor in all of this, but I didn't have the best week honestly. I'm not gorging myself, but I haven't been listening to my body as I was. It's so easy, I'm not sure why I let it slide. But I know I will get back on track again, this is too important.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Friday arrived and I excitedly went to my appointment. Elizabeth is sweet and soft spoken, and well versed in all things acupuncture. We had a long consultation before we began, and I told her about my weight loss goals and the issue I was having with my foot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elizabeth decided to use acupuncture as well as cupping in my session. I have not tried either before, but decided to give them both a whirl. I was a bit uneasy about cupping because of the bruise-like marks it leaves on a person. I wondered if it was causing any harm to the body to mark it that way. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I changed into a gown and hopped up on the table underneath a sheet. Carefully. Elizabeth began to put the acupuncture needles on me. There were maybe two that I could actually feel. It was a pinch, but nothing serious. I really was relaxed going into this. Between the soft music in the background and my positive attitude, I wasn't expecting this to be anything but helpful. She put needles into both my hands, my stomach, my forhead, my leg, and my foot. She lowered the lights and left for me to relax for 15 minutes. I felt a little pain in my foot for a short amount of time, so I lifted my foot, put it back down gently and the pain was gone. I closed my eyes and listened to the music until she returned.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While feeling like a human pin cushion, Elizabeth removed the acupuncture needles and asked how I felt. So far so good! Next she had me flip over and brought out the cups. She started with glass ones and I could hear her light the flame inside two of them. She placed them on the bottom of my back and it felt like it was burning me. She noted aloud, "yes, those will leave a mark." I wasn't surprised! What did surprise me later, was that it didn't feel like a burn at all. If I had not felt that or looked in the mirror at home, I never would have known they were there. Normally a burn hurts for a awhile after and is sore, these didn't feel like anything at all. So, supposedly the marks are from unwanted toxins being pulled to the surface from the suction the cupping creates. Cupping is a treatment that can help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After using the two glass cups, she switched to silicone which were gentler. I didn't hear her lighting them, she put oil on my back and used them to glide around my back while the cups provided suction as she went along. It was kind of like having your back vacuumed. It was moving the lymph around which is also good to release toxins. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I left feeling relaxed and my foot was pain free. Will I try it again? Of course! I'm going back next week. Elizabeth is going to provide more acupuncture and cup my belly! I forgot to ask her about herbs, so we'll see what she advises next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">See you soon...</span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-65773135743280425122018-10-29T08:06:00.003-05:002018-10-29T08:06:55.878-05:00Week 6: Walking A New Path<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This pause in my life wasn't about a foot injury. It was to help me reawaken my creativity. It was to help me do what I came here to share with others. I don't believe our purpose necessarily needs to be tied with a job or career. <a href="https://soniachoquette.net/" target="_blank">Sonia Choquette</a> told me I am a messenger, and I have thought about that. I started a clutter clearing certification course and the beginning is a deep dive into your ancestry and personal history. I answered questions on my childhood and what I wanted to be at that time. I thought back to what I did when I was younger. I was always writing, drawing, and pretending I was a teacher. When I was a teenager I was writing, and drawing. What I was meant to do, I always knew (we all do), but somehow along the way I didn't recognize that I could do something I loved for a living. Even going to an art school for college, I still didn't believe I could do it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been writing more and with ease, and working on my businesses more. This six week hold on my life has brought more joy that I could have imagined. There is a blessing when something happens to stop us in our tracks, so we can reflect on our lives and immerse ourselves in the things that make us happy. Even taking a break for self care is so vital. Resting, rejuvenating, and refreshing yourself can be a lifesaver.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I started writing a children's book over this six week rest. It was something I have been holding for eight years. Yes, for eight years I couldn't give myself the time to work on this! I knew I had some notes I had written, and some sketches. I searched around my office but couldn't find them. Through Sonia Choquette's <a href="https://soniachoquette.net/course/ask-your-guides/" target="_blank">Ask Your Guides course</a>, she teaches about all of the guides around us. I completed this course in 2016, and have used this wisdom ever since. We have "runner guides" who help us. This may sound way out there, but that's me! If you need a parking space, ask the runner guides to find one for you before you reach the store, or if you need an easier spot in line, ask (and always remember to say thank you after!). Since I couldn't find my notes, I asked for help. Within less than a minute, I had a thought to check a drawer to see if I had filed it. I found a page! I thought again to recheck that drawer, and I found a folder marketed "Writing" with pages of notes and sketches! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What would you do if all of the things you say you "have to do" weren't in your way? I see now that I put them there. I was stopping myself from doing what I really wanted to do. It is more than ok to put yourself on your to-do list. It is vital. Don't ever leave yourself out. I certainly won't make that mistake again.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I went back to the <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/" target="_blank">Integrative Healing Institute</a> on Saturday for more healing therapy. I didn't lose weight this week and I talked to Kim about my self sabotage. She treated my foot with more reflexology, which felt fantastic, as well as lymphatic drainage on my legs and chakra clearing with Reiki. When she was working at my crown chakra, I felt a wave of energy flow down my body. It really is such an exhilarating, yet completely relaxing experience! The next day my weight was down a pound and a half, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I mentioned last week about Mona Lisa Schultz's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401919073/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401919073&linkId=307ab445563a574e002173bd85c7c402" target="_blank">Intuitive Advisor</a> and how it suggested seeing an acupuncturist and a Chinese herbalist. Kim brought up acupuncture during our session so I asked if they offered it, and she told me Elizabeth at the front desk is an acupuncturist and I should also ask her about herbs too! I set up an appointment for next week and I can't wait for this new experience in holistic therapy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My foot feels so much better. It's not perfect, there's still a little bit of pain, but certainly nothing I would get six surgeries for. I'm still grateful for that visit to the podiatrist though. He got me off my feet for awhile, showed me that I am the best determiner of what to do about my health, and propelled me into a much more exciting and fulfilling future. There is something good in every experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Getting back into my life again, everything is changed for the better. I am not doing for others unless I have taken care of myself first. I'm not talking about emergency situations and I don't mean this at all in a selfish way, I mean it in a way that I am not using that as an excuse not to follow my dreams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So even though these six weeks are finished, this is only the beginning of this new path, and I will be continuing to share my journey with you. Thank you for walking along with me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sister-in-law and I are huge fans of Chip and Joanna Gaines' <a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper" target="_blank">HGTV show Fixer Upper</a>. We even made the three hour drive to visit their <a href="https://magnolia.com/silos/" target="_blank">Magnolia store</a> in Waco, Texas. Their store is beautiful and they have made everything so family friendly. I visited again with a friend when it happened to be the grand opening of <a href="https://magnolia.com/bakery/" target="_blank">their bakery</a>. Everything was so yummy! We also visited their bed and breakfast, and it was as beautiful as it appeared on the show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I heard they were coming out with a book, I immediately thought of my sister-in-law and bought it for her as soon as it was available. I didn't buy it for myself because I thought she would definitely enjoy it more than me, and I already had a book pile and online course load a mile long. I am also quite immersed in the spiritual theme for books as you can see from the majority of my blog reviews. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sister-in-law read the book and told me how great it was and that it was all about their lives. She asked me if I wanted to read it, and since it sounded pretty light and positive, I happily borrowed it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0718079183/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0718079183&linkId=10f0bd5ebbcc6b875206638dba75e6e0" target="_blank">The Magnolia Story</a> is a wonderful book. First of all, I love the way it is written. It is as if you are sitting with them listening to a conversation about their lives. When Joanna is talking, the font is bold and when Chip is talking it's a lighter type face so you can tell the difference. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is an ease to the conversation as well as a palpable feeling of love and respect that they have for each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The sweet surprise for me was realizing that the book was truly spiritual. Joanna recognizes and is grateful for the synchonicities and steps in their journey that brought them to where they are now. You can feel her strong faith and belief in a higher power. God can have a greater plan for us than we could ever have imagined for ourselves, and when you let go of your plan, the real magic happens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With humor and honesty they share how they met, their growing family, the kindnesses Chip shares with other people, flipping houses, how they got the show, and helping other to be successful. The don't sugar coat anything, Joanna tells of her perfectionism, and the story of Chip as a new dad will be thoroughly relatable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This book shows a family with strong values, and how they learned along the way. It is a powerful example of never giving up, because you are closer to what you want then you think " And if we'd given up, if we'd walked away, if we'd crumbled when we were at our lowest, we would never have made it around the corner to see all of the blessings that were about to come due."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0718079183/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0718079183&linkId=10f0bd5ebbcc6b875206638dba75e6e0" target="_blank">The Magnolia Story</a> is also about realizing that everything was perfect and part of a higher plan, as is all of our lives. "We both realized quickly thereafter that this was no a fluke. It had been the story of our life together, ever since we'd met. From the very beginning. I feel like we had encountered miracle after miracle that allowed us to get by and survive. Now it was happening on a much larger scale - in hundred - thousand - dollar increments. But maybe we should have been paying attention to all those little miracles all along. We were now both out on that limb and we looked up and saw God right there with us." Are you paying attention to how your life is unfolding? This is the perfect book to open you up to your own possibilities and see how guided and held you always are.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To order the book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0718079183/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0718079183&linkId=10f0bd5ebbcc6b875206638dba75e6e0" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Magnolia Market at the Silos: <a href="https://magnolia.com/silos/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Silos Baking Co.: <a href="https://magnolia.com/bakery/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-64806922457204351842018-10-22T07:57:00.000-05:002018-10-22T07:57:00.342-05:00Week Five: Re-Birth Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sunday was my birthday. When I was having a brief "moment" about my age, my husband said I'm beginning <i>again</i>, and he was right. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is definitely a new beginning for me. I feel like I am starting everything anew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My master plan had always been that once my kids were grown I would work full on with my businesses and writing. Although I've made some steps towards it over the years, I was putting it off fully until then. I was already working full-time at home, and I didn't want any more time to take away from my sons. I have no regrets for that decision, I wish I had even more time to spend with them. But now that I'm here, it feels different. When I was planning for a couple of decades in the future, I didn't consider that I was going to feel a little bit older! But part of that is from not taking care of myself, and not putting myself first or even in the running at all (these foot analogies come so easily without thinking). I think another piece of this is fear. Once finally faced with making that change and diving in, it can feel scary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These past five weeks of self care, not trying to fix everything, hanging back and letting everyone take care of themselves, and me, has been a life changer. I'm grateful that it wasn't more serious, but even more grateful that it happened so I could be forced to take a look at myself, my life and how I was neglecting myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every week before I start my new blog I think, nothing is happening, what am I going to write about? Then literally moments later a flood of new, wonderful things happen! It has happened every single time. It has shown me clearly that our needs are always taken care of and we're never alone. It isn't just about writing my blog, it's about life in general. We just need to ask, believe and receive. The help and answers might not always come in the package we expect, but we always get help, and it's always what we need. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I'm struggling with my writing, I look to the reminder I have on my desk. I have a statue representing Archangel Gabriel. Any time I ask for him to help me with my writing, so much comes to me. The writing is effortless and I am always so grateful for the help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few days after speaking with <a href="https://soniachoquette.net/" target="_blank">Sonia Choquette</a> about my businesses and writing, a HUGE</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> tidal wave of abundance came my way. I mean HUGE! It was something unexpected that will help me give readings to people as I had talked to her about, as well as many, many more ways to help people. It all is in line with where I have been headed, and it was a gift from the universe telling me I'm on the right path. If you start to notice the little synchronicities and signs that you are being given, it will open a floodgate. I have done this by prayer, meditation, writing in my gratitude journal daily, and saying thank you for these blessings often. I also continue to read and do courses by authors who speak the messages I am seeking. I believe this is possible for everyone. And it doesn't have to be for a spiritually-based business. We all have our gifts and reasons for coming into this world. Whatever it is that lights you up, ask for more of it. And be prepared to receive it!</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Among others, I am currently working Sonia Choquette's <a href="https://members.soniachoquette.net/product/wake-up-your-spirit-2/" target="_blank">Wake Up Your Spirit Course</a>. Her courses are very motivational and inspiring. It gets you back in tune with yourself. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also read the Third Chakra section of Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401919073/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401919073&linkId=13ae0e7659cffd21efc10069f6bc9fc6" target="_blank">Intuitive Advisor</a>. She described me to a T and provided helpful advice, including seeking the help of an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for my weight issues.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia's mention of my foot being about changing my path has made me feel lighter, more joyful, more positive that what I truly want is here. I feel tuned into it. I know this will happen. I just know. And I feel lighter and more energetic than I have in years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These falls we encounter, like my foot injury are such a gift. It is not why is this happening to me, it's why is this happening FOR me. I am still giving it the rest it needs, using the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019UFT420/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B019UFT420&linkId=9536cb242114a9ca199488e23b4b33df" target="_blank">massager</a>, Epsom salt baths, meditating on its healing, and eating healthier by listening to my body. I'm down 7 1/2 pounds. It's funny how the foot seems so minor in these later blogs, but I know it was really just something to stop me in my tracks to catapult me further.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thank you for sharing my my journey. Til next week...</span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-36176170892449629182018-10-17T08:16:00.000-05:002018-10-17T08:39:38.866-05:00Book Review: We Consciousness by Karen Noe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On August 30, 2015 I was in my kitchen cleaning, when out of the blue <a href="https://www.drwaynedyer.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Wayne Dyer</a> popped into my head. I thought about meeting him "by chance" in 2013, and being able to thank him in person for changing my life. I finished my cleaning, went into the living room, opened up Facebook on my phone and read Doreen Virtue's post that he had passed to spirit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I knew my sudden thought of Wayne was his way of telling me he was in another form. There are many stories from other people who loved Wayne that are similar to mine. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Amongst many tears and gratitude for all he gave in his life, I thought about his years of writing, and how I always looked forward to his next book. His books became more and more spiritual over the years, reflecting his ascension in this realm. I was sad thinking I would never read a new book from him, and then I thought, maybe somehow I would.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I learned of psychic medium, spiritual counselor, healer and author <a href="http://www.karennoe.com/" target="_blank">Karen Noe</a> through following Wayne Dyer's daughters on social media. Wayne connected with Karen after his passing and had messages for his family. Karen provided profound readings to his wife and daughters, giving "without a doubt" messages from Wayne. When I heard about this, I started following Karen Noe on Facebook and Instagram, and I hoped somehow Wayne would write a book through her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401952313/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401952313&linkId=af33035952f9de00ba0edea4f75334fa" target="_blank">We Consciousness: 33 Profound Truths For Inner And Outer Peace</a> is the book I was hoping for! Karen Noe has channeled <a href="https://www.drwaynedyer.com/" target="_blank">Wayne Dyer</a> and the higher consciousness he... well...hangs out with, called the We Guides. The We Guides include Jesus, St. Francis, Lao Tzu and many others. Wayne had a huge affinity for St. Francis, and I recall one of his trips to Assisi where he was lecturing in the church and felt overcome at one point by St. Francis' spirit. He spent a year living the Tao, and his resulting book "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life reflect the path he walked honoring the teachings of Lao Tzu. He has quoted A Course In Miracles which is said to be channeled teachings of Jesus, and ended all of his lectures with one of the quotes "You can be a host to God, or a hostage to your ego." I can also see how Karen Noe is connected to all of this too. She felt a close connection to Wayne's teachings as well as a deep tie to St. Francis. She is a huge lover of animals, and believes in being an instrument of peace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wayne came to Karen on a New Years Eve while she was in an altered state of consciousness, and told her that she would be channeling a book not just from Wayne, but also St. Francis, ascended masters, and angels. They would be sharing 33 Profound Truths of the We Consciousness. This was helping Karen accomplish her mission on Earth, to spread the message of peace with the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The book begins with the 33 Profound Truths and a short explanation of each. This alone will raise your vibration, but Karen includes many chapters on how to make yourself an instrument of peace. It is truly a beautiful book, and shows how each of us can lift the vibration of the planet in how we treat ourselves and others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401952313/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401952313&linkId=af33035952f9de00ba0edea4f75334fa" target="_blank">We Consciousness</a> also includes a question and answer section with Wayne. I love this part, if feels like you are sitting down with Wayne for a chat. There are also stories from his daughters and wife, prayers for peace, quotes on peace, and organizations & websites for peace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a much needed book on this planet right now, and I am so grateful to Karen Noe for being an example of peace and for opening her heart to hearing the continuing wisdom of Dr. Wayne Dyer and the We Guides. And I am most grateful that Karen is sharing it with all of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To reach Karen Noe: <a href="http://www.karennoe.com/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To buy We Consciousness: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401952313/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401952313&linkId=af33035952f9de00ba0edea4f75334fa" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For many of Wayne Dyer's books: <a href="http://www.suitablegifts.com/Bookstore.html" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dr. Wayne Dyer's website: <a href="https://www.drwaynedyer.com/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kerri Mulhern</span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-9677173443477263462018-10-15T08:11:00.000-05:002018-10-15T08:11:09.719-05:00Week Four: Shooting The Breeze With Sonia Choquette<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really was excited and nervous getting ready for the call. I needed to calm down so I took 15 minutes to meditate. I always pick a card from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140190324X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140190324X&linkId=d0bfeb8f98648194af505d56090526d1" target="_blank">Sonia's Ask Your Guides oracle cards </a>after I meditate. I have a bit of a routine that works for me. I ask Archangel Michael to clear them, then I ask my spirit guides to show me through the card I pick, what they most want me to know for the day. For the first time ever I forgot my ritual and started shuffling the deck. I pick a card through a number I intuit either before or while I'm shuffling. I heard 5. When I stopped shuffling, I picked the fifth card. I then realized I hadn't cleared the deck, so I put it back without looking at it, and started over. I want the cards to be clear of any prior energies so the reading is accurate. This time after having the cards cleared, and talking to my guides, I asked them what I needed to know about this upcoming reading with Sonia. I pulled my card, and brought it to my homeoffice to prepare for the call. I lit candles, saged myself, prayed, pulled out talking points, pen & paper to write any notes, set up my recorder so I could listen back, and tried to relax.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was such a gift to hear <a href="https://soniachoquette.net/" target="_blank">Sonia Choquette's</a> voice on the phone! Sonia told me that my soul priority right now is to put my self first. She said it doesn't mean "me only" but that I need to have an active self awareness and self love. This certainly is what I have been writing about these past few weeks, that I need to let go of control, and let go of feeling like I need to do everything. It was also the same thing that the medical intuitive told me, that I try to do for everyone else, and I need to find another way. I am being hit with the same message over and over again. It makes me feel extremely grateful that I recognize these signs, and that all the help I need is here always. It is here for everyone.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia told me that I am a deeply intuitive person. My blindspot is that I think everyone else should be too. She said most people aren't. She said I have a deep and profound awareness, and what I see, I feel should be obvious to most. But it isn't. She told me that I am qualified to do soul work. That made my day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I talked to her about my business and blog and asked if I was on the right path. She told me that I have only four toes in, I need five. She told me that my ambivalence is holding me back and it's rendering me invisible. Sonia said I need to own what I'm doing, and be centered in self, and then the creativity will flow freely. I asked her if what I was choosing to do was the "right thing." She said there is no right thing. She told me that I am a messenger, and I can be a messenger in any way I choose. She said this way was probably good for me because I don't have to pick up other people's energies. She said that I am already dropping seedlings of inspiration with my writing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I asked her about my foot, if the injury was all part of this, and she said yes. She said it is because I am changing my path. Changing my path! I didn't even have that one on the list!. She told me to receive now (as others are helping me), to balance giving and receiving. She said not to fight it, that people want to help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia made two foot references before I spoke about my injury. When we talked about me being intuitive, she said I didn't have two feet in. When I talked about my business and blog she said she could see it but I only had four toes in, not five. It gave me some more clarity about my foot pain, It seems that this injury is also guiding me to be fully committed to what I really want to do.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I just finished her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401901921/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401901921&linkId=07c0c35cdaf8c9fe814ab9b02c08467c" target="_blank">Diary of a Psychic</a>. It's about her journey from childhood to adulthood in the psychic world. It's a great read, as are all of her books. In it she talks about her purpose to help others understand their purpose and karma. So my purpose is being a messenger, but next I wanted to know what my karma was. And karma is not a bad thing, it's a lesson we still need to learn from past lives. She told me my karma was to learn to not be responsible for others. And with that I heave a sigh of relief. I am only responsible for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On Saturday I had my next appointment at the <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/" target="_blank">Integrative Healing Institute</a>. This time I had a lymphatic drainage and another reflexology massage. I was feeling anxious for a couple of days before my appointment. Not for any particular reason, my body just felt nervous. As soon as I walked into Kim Krost's room, the tension was gone. This place is just a little piece of heaven. It feels so relaxing and healing there. Kim worked on the lymphatic drainage first. It sounds gross, but it really is a gentle therapy. She worked by pushing and manipulating very gently the lymph nodes in my legs, underarms, sides of my chest, neck, face, and head. It should cause the toxins to be expelled from my system and can even help with my weight loss. She started with my upper legs in the groin area and worked her way down to my feet. When she got to my feet she worked reflexology on both of my feet. My sore right foot needed it, but my left foot has been bearing all of the weight while I'm hobbling around in my boot and zipping along on my knee scooter. My feet felt wonderful after she worked on them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next she went back to working on my lymphatic system by working on my underarms and sides. We chatted while she worked about the origin of this type of therapy, the light within us, and more. I brought up past lives and told her about my conversation with Denise Linn about whether my foot pain was from a past life. As I've mentioned in my blog before, Denise said she could see me quite a long time ago in either Poland or Russia. I was a refugee all alone walking in the cold dirt and snow barefoot. I was feeling hopeless. After I described this to Kim, a pain shot up in the inside of my foot where it normally gets sore. It was hot, it felt throbbing, and I could see bright red in my mind. I stayed quiet as I did with the Reiki that had caused a pressure in my chest when she worked on my third chakra. As she worked on my head and neck, the pain disappeared completely. It felt like another release of something that needed to work its way out of my body. It was pretty amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I left lighter and brighter as I had with my first session and I'm looking forward to going back in two weeks. By Sunday I was down 6 1/2 pounds total. I'm keeping on my plan of listening to my body and eating or not eating accordingly. All is well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia Choquette's website: <a href="https://soniachoquette.net/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Diary Of A Psychic: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401901921/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401901921&linkId=07c0c35cdaf8c9fe814ab9b02c08467c" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-63723420109278065162018-10-11T08:04:00.002-05:002018-10-11T08:26:37.362-05:00Book Review: Diary Of A Psychic by Sonia Choquette<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been listening to Sonia Choquette's weekly <a href="https://hhafftrk.com/?a=3653&c=4748&s1=" target="_blank">Hay House radio show</a> for years. She has dispensed invaluable advice with the help of her guides, as well as the guides of those who call in to her show. She has a deep and compassionate wisdom combined with a knowing that you can feel is coming from her connection to higher levels of consciousness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have read many of her books including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401902332/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401902332&linkId=bbd901437a1754a0b87a65bdc796283f" target="_blank">Trust Your Vibes</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401944523/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401944523&linkId=e1a115f61c5972ab91e632996fd63085" target="_blank">Walking Home</a>, and her latest <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401944469/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401944469&linkId=fd6514f8cff28a06114404dcdc98f25e" target="_blank">Waking Up In Paris</a>. Her books never disappoint. She takes the reader along with her through her beautifully descriptive scenery and characters. She propels you into different realms of being, thinking, and feeling. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401901921/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401901921&linkId=eb810ab5c57deea3ded5e45a8ec5ae44" target="_blank">Diary Of A Psychic: Shattering The Myths</a> takes things to a whole different level. Reading about her journey in the psychic world from childhood to adult was mind blowing. Sonia has a gift and she shows us how she nurtured it to become such a powerful psychic and teacher. She grew up in a household where her mother was psychic and helped cultivate Sonia's interest in the spiritual realm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://soniachoquette.net/" target="_blank">Sonia Choquette</a> leads us through her colorful clients and how she helped them. She brings us along to meet the teachers who trained her. She even brings us to the scene of a murder that almost curtailed her journey. There were times throughout the book that I felt pangs in my heart about the very adult situations this then teen psychic was presented with. But it was also heartening to hear about how she came to know her guides, her relationships with her family, how she manifested a prom date, and later her soul mate. Most importantly, this is a first hand account of someone living their true divine purpose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia is a skillful writer. She writes from her heart. All of her books bring you right in so you are walking her journey with her, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401901921/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401901921&linkId=eb810ab5c57deea3ded5e45a8ec5ae44" target="_blank">Diary Of A Psychic</a> is no exception. She also has a delicious sense of humor and a palpable joy for life. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia found her gift of finding people's soul plan and purpose, and she is still continuing to share that gift with the world now. This is a must read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sonia Choquette's website: <a href="https://soniachoquette.net/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Diary Of A Psychic book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401901921/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401901921&linkId=eb810ab5c57deea3ded5e45a8ec5ae44" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Gratitude & Love,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kerri Mulhern</span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-5516448862627139582018-10-08T08:02:00.001-05:002018-10-08T08:02:16.562-05:00Week Three: The Ceiling Came Down<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After two weeks of resting my foot, I was still going to the gym four days a week. I would wear the walking boot and not do anything that put pressure on my right foot. After each visit though, my foot was aching so much that I couldn't wait to get home and tear the boot off. I tried giving up seated leg exercises, but I was still in pain. I wasn't sure if the boot was causing the pain, or having any weight on my foot was doing it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I didn't want to waste any of these 6 weeks trying to figure it out, so I decided to take a break from the gym and completely rest my foot. I am doing floor leg exercises and my dumbells at home, but that's it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But there is still the weight issue. More Googling and it looks like the people that primarily go to the podiatrist for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis are runners and overweight middle-aged women. Guess what category I fall into? After two weeks of eliminating sweets, treats, fast food, and soda, there has been no weight loss.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I firmly decided at the beginning of this week that I had enough and was going to lose this weight. What is the point of resting my foot, only to re-injure it as soon as all this weight is applied back onto it? I wondered why the podiatrist didn't suggest losing weight to avoid surgery, since it is listed as one of the contributing causes. By Wednesday I dropped 3 1/2 pounds just by letting go of a small amount of what I had been consuming. I felt a bit light-headed, but I have experienced that before when starting a diet. I figured I'm going through a bit of a detox and my body is reacting to less calories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I didn't feel cravings for anything bad to eat. The cravings are usually my downfall. I felt different, not obsessed with losing weight, but comfortably leaning into it. I also haven't been thinking about food incessantly like I used to. I have been able to go hours without wanting something to eat. I know this may sound ridiculous to most, but it really was a problem for me. I thought back to my Reiki, chakra balancing, and reflexology massage at the <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/" target="_blank">Integrative Healing Institute</a>, and wondered how it impacted how I was feeling. <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/aboutus" target="_blank">Kim Krost</a> did do some lymphatic draining on my right leg, which can cause weight loss. Could this have had such an impact on my body?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had a day where I considered not wearing the boot anymore. It seemed to be causing me pain when I wore it for just a few minutes. I tried just using my sneakers with the orthotics and my foot was not in pain. It felt a bit weak, but I would make sure I was thoughtful in my steps, walking the way <a href="https://www.garyramsey.org/" target="_blank">Gary Ramsey</a> taught me, from my heel to the outside of my foot, to the ball of my foot, instead of the usual walking on the inside of my arch. After a day I had regret that maybe I would hurt it, since overall my foot was definitely feeling better. So I'm wearing the boot when I'm walking, and I take it off whenever I sit down or use my knee scooter. I also cancelled my 3 week podiatry check up. I'm deciding whether to give this doctor another try in 6 weeks, or find someone else. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So now about the ceiling. We had a leak in the roof almost two years ago. It ended up leaking right into the ceiling in my office. We had the roof patched back then, and things seemed fine. We had some rain this past week and the leak came back even more furiously. The textured ceiling came down right onto my chair. Do I think this was just a coincidence in all of this foot drama? Of course not, I see meaning in everything. I know that leaks and plumbing issues are a symbol for something internal, just about every issue you can have in your home is really about yourself. Most everything that occurs is really just life holding up a mirror to yourself, to show you something you need to see. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I now see a parallel between the roof leaking two years ago and the naming of my car Jophiel, along with the subsequent craving for yellow (both about my third chakra issues). I wish I would have seen all of this sooner. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, what does a leaking roof mean? Here's a few I found:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A leaky roof can also mean that any negativity in the home is releasing.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm still using the massager twice a day, taking epsom salt baths, meditating, and grounding myself while using my chakra stones as Kim taught me. I still need to use the sage sticks to clear my aura too, I'll incorporate them next week. I'm relaxing, writing daily in my gratitude journal, reading, and working on my businesses instead of worrying, doing too much, and stressing. It all feels good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By Sunday to start my fourth week, I'm down 5 1/2 pounds.I know this is quite a bit in a week, but it is my first week. I'm also not really dieting, not counting calories, I'm listening to my body for the first time in, well, forever. It is easier this way, I'm not feeling deprived, I'm feeling in balance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my second week of healing my foot (and my soul), I'm working on a combination of inner and outer work. I have been Googling so much about my injury that a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019UFT420/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B019UFT420&linkId=dd6733c4df79581dc852e4113d4c8b36" target="_blank">massager</a> advertisement appeared in my Instagram feed to help with my issue. It looked really good, like a deep tissue massage, and it was something I could do myself. I ordered it for same-day Amazon delivery. That just amazes me that I get get something in one day, but I did!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It works great, and has all of these accessories that you can massage your whole body, even a facial massage, which is perfect for my TMJ (from years of teeth grinding from anxiety & stress). So I use it daily on both feet and calves and they feel great! I also have been using the facial massager tip with lotion and my face feels wonderful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found some exercises for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis and have been doing the ones that don't put any stress on my foot. I'll do the weight-bearing exercises after 6 weeks to strengthen my calf, ankle, and arch. I'm still debating cancelling that 3 week foot doctor appointment and maybe going in after 6 weeks. I'll figure that out next.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For the first time in a really long time I feel rested. I have been well taken care of and it feels really nurturing. It also feels wonderful not to feel so responsible for everything. I know I have been divinely forced into this situation by knocking my feet right out from under me so I could see this. I don't need to do so much. Everything will be fine. Everything is fine. I could feel myself heading towards all of this, but I kept pushing myself. Now I hope that this rest is enough, because I really don't want surgery. I mean I REALLY don't want surgery at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After lamenting the prospect of surgery, someone dear suggested I try holistic methods since that's what I gravitate towards. Honestly, I gravitate, but I've never tried it for a health issue before. But of course I should try it! So I once again Googled like a maniac and found holistic health practitioners in my area. I found this incredible integrative medicine center nearby called the <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/" target="_blank">Integrative Healing Institute</a>, and I was like a kid in a candy store (well, I was actually like ME in a candy store) browsing through their online menu of services. I picked out two to start with: a reflexology massage and chakra balancing (to work on that third chakra). The reflexology description mentioned that it was great for foot pain and plantar fascitis, so this seemed like a great place to start. I booked them back to back and looked forward to the appointments. Although I had some butterflies in my stomach, I had a very good feeling about this place and the healing it would provide, and I know that is important to the outcome. When I had the remote intuitive healer pull the inflammation out of my foot, I know part of the reason it worked, was because I was visualizing along with her that the healing was occurring. It is law of attraction at work. Expect what you want the outcome to be and feel the feeling of what you want. We can create our outcomes, that's why the placebo effect works. If we think something is helping us, it will.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So a few days later hubby brought me to my appointment. The waiting area was a spiritual paradise with crystals, essential oils, jewelry, holistic creams and more. There were cozy chairs and a couch, relaxing music piped in and friendly staff at the desk. After I filled out a few forms, I hobbled around a bit to check out the crystal tables. I eyed a set of chakra discs that looked great. I placed them down, hoping the other woman looking at the crystals wouldn't buy it before I came back from my session. But I didn't want to be impulsive, if it was meant for me, it would be there an hour from now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Soon <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/aboutus" target="_blank">Kim Krost</a> appeared and introduced herself (I found out later that she is the owner of the healing center). She was friendly and kind, and I knew I would be in good hands. I left my husband amongst the crystals and sleep inducing sounds and was led to her room. It was a calm, dark, heated room with gentle music playing. The room was small but it fit a couch where I sat, a desk and chair, as well as a massage table in the center of the room. We talked for a bit about my issues. Obviously she knew my foot needed help with the giant boot I was wearing. I told her I was trying to avoid surgery and she spoke of the various clients she has seen with foot issues. It felt reassuring that she has dealt with this before. I told her I also was trying to lose weight so if she had any thoughts or could work some reflexology magic, I would appreciate it. She talked about juicing, and eliminating gluten from my diet and the impact it has had on some of her clients. I appreciated her help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next I took my left shoe off and my right boot and gently hopped up on the table and lay down face up. A wedge was under my lower legs. Kim decided to do the chakra balancing first. She placed the same type of chakra discs I spied in the waiting area around and on me. The lower chakra discs were placed towards the right of me on the table. She said as long as the crystals are near the chakras, they help activate them. She placed the heart, throat and third eye chakra discs on me and the crown chakra disc behind my head. She also placed two clear quartz crystals on either side of my head under the pillow I was resting on. She took the sheet underneath me and pulled it to cover my arms. I was cocooned and ready! She was very descriptive about what she was doing and told me she would be employing Reiki in the session. Reiki is an energy healing I have wanted to learn myself and I have thought of getting certified. It so happens she also teaches Reiki! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kim told me that the energy that flows through the body starts in the right foot and flows up through the body and down through the left foot. So this aching foot could be a part of a block. She showed me with a pendulum as it swayed back and forth that my chakras were closed. She worked her way up with her hands, applying very light pressure. When she was at my knees, it felt like a current was flowing down my legs a few times. When she got to my third chakra, I felt uncomfortable. I was scared for a moment thinking I was having a panic attack. I was thirsty, maybe it was too warm in there. This is going to sound odd, but here goes. It felt like my chest was a solid thin piece of bone instead of ribs. I'm not sure why that popped into my head, but that was what it felt like. It felt like I had a pressure on this solid piece of bone. I knew this would be good for me, so I said nothing. Most of the time I kept my eyes closed, but I watched her work on my third chakra, and when she was finished, the pressure was totally gone. She moved up to the remaining chakras and then finished by circling around my body with some hand motions. I asked her about it all after and she explained some of the symbolism behind opening and balancing the chakras, as well as the "stitching" she was doing of my aura at the end. It all felt like a beautiful ceremony. I felt very relaxed. She used the pendulum again across my chakras and it spun in circles as it is supposed to when they are functioning properly. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We spent quite a bit of my appointment time on the chakra balancing, but I know I needed it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The reflexology massage was wonderful too. It was very gentle as she applied pressure to specific points on my foot and calf. I felt no pain, and my foot felt great after. She also did a lymphatic drainage on my right leg. This would help with inflammation. It was also very gentle and pain free. It was one of the options I was considering when booking the appointment, because it detoxed the body and can help with weight loss. She told me it usually helps more with inches but she actually had a client who lost 7 pounds in a day from it. She applied some Kinesio tape and said next time she'd tape up my whole foot to help align my foot better. She told me to use a soft roller under my foot at home to loosen the fascia</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Kim told me she would email me some information about gluten free bread and flour, steps on keeping my chakras balanced, and some other info (which she did right after I left). She walked me to the waiting area and I felt nothing short of euphoric. My entire body was calm, I didn't have a care in the world and I was pain free. I seriously felt spectacular.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I thanked Kim for her help and set up an appointment for two weeks from now for another reflexology massage and the lymphatic drainage. I can't wait! The next day Kim responded to my email response and mentioned the Reiki classes again. I signed up to get my Reiki 1 certification in November. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Integrative Healing Institute: <a href="https://www.naturalreflexes.com/" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chakra stone set: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSYW4R5/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MSYW4R5&linkId=7d3e77c2ceea31b4f807550c8e3df03f" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-65678441216560938652018-09-25T08:09:00.001-05:002018-09-25T08:12:56.638-05:00Week One: Mellow Yellow<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The first night for me to rest my aching foot and take care of myself, my oldest son came into my bedroom. His dad had collapsed and was in the emergency room. Fortunately he was OK, but he was dehydrated and needed to spend the night at the hospital. My son needed to go visit him and pick up his car. I asked him to ask his step-dad to take him since I couldn't drive. I couldn't believe I actually said that. Normally I would forgo my health and needs for everyone else, especially my family. I was surprised that came out first, and of course afterwards I had regrets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was not an issue at all for my husband to take him downtown to the hospital. The problem was me. I felt like I wasn't being a good mom. I felt like I was letting my son down and making him feel like he wasn't important enough. I think that's why I tend to go overboard on everything, because I want the ones I love to know I love them. I always feel like whatever I do is never enough. But feeling all of this, I didn't jump in to save the day, because I knew deep inside I didn't need to. I knew this was a test to see if I would really take care of myself. Everything would be taken care of without me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And that was another thing to deal with. Everything would be taken care of without me. Everything could have always been taken care of without me. I just never wanted to give up control. As I was sitting on the bed listening to them get ready to head outside (and fighting the urge to hobble down the stairs and hop in the car with them), I thought about what control and trying to do it all meant to me. I felt that if I wasn't doing everything, what meaning did I have? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Several months ago I spoke to a medical intuitive. We were talking about my weight gain and hormones. Towards the end of the conversation she told me that I was the poster child for third chakra issues. I can tell you with 100 percent certainty, I didn't discuss anything personal other than weight gain and hormones. I gave her no reason to say what comes next. But, she's an intuitive. She said I feel like I have to constantly be doing for others and I need to find another way. This describes me to a T. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Third chakra synchronicities have been coming at me left and right for a long time, and I know when that happens, I need to pay attention. I didn't realize that I was being given so many signs until I spoke to the intuitive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I bought my car two years ago, I wanted to name her. This was the first time I ever named a car I owned. I picked the name Jophiel for Archangel Jophiel. This was not an Archangel I was really familiar with but I wanted my car to feel joyful. I just found out through Tara LaDue's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1974594041/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1974594041&linkId=8ae422955b0432fa1b24bb10dac92ee7" target="_blank">Came to Believe</a> book that Archangel Jophiel's color frequency is yellow. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About a year ago, I was absolutely craving the color yellow in my home. I was never a fan of yellow, but I suddenly needed that color. And I have never craved a color before! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I picked up yellow pillows for our couch, a bright yellow tablecloth for the dining room table, yellow candles for the fireplace, and I felt better. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I never thought about the third chakra when I had that yellow craving, but now I understand it. I was intuitively trying to heal myself.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> started searching for the spiritual meaning of foot pain, and when I found <a href="http://www.michellevidler.com/single-post/2017/02/15/Do-You-Have-A-Blocked-Foot-Chakra" target="_blank">a chart of where the chakras fall on the foot</a>, the third chakra is the arch, right where I'm hurting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The third chakra (Manipura), obviously represented by the color yellow, is about self esteem, personal power, confidence, digestion, and metabolism. It gets weakened by </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">shame, embarrassment and self-consciousness.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t supports your liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach and spleen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been thinking about the</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> spiritual reasons behind foot pain so that I can heal this from the inside out. Reasons can include: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pushing too hard mentally, emotionally, and physically</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Soul is seeking a different foundation or way to step out into the world</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Needing to stand on my own two feet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our feet <a href="http://humanityhealing.net/2011/04/the-forgotten-chakras-the-feet-part-ii/" target="_blank">"relate the energies of grounding and manifestation of our life purposes" "they also retain the memories of the many paths our soul has trailed on earth and beyond through our previous life-times."</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Being stepped on</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not wanting to move forward</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can't move forward</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can't put my right foot forward</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I need to take the right steps</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Taking a stand</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Being a support system for everyone else</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feeling responsible for holding everything together</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I seem to qualify for quite a few of those reasons. I am back to meditating more consistently now, so I know I will find the answer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few days later I had another test. My youngest son was sick and needed to go to the doctor. Do you think there has ever been a doctors appointment I've missed for my sons? Of course not. So here we go again with guilt and letting go of control. Not easy, but I did it and my son was well taken care of and feeling better within hours of taking the medicine he needed. So I know part of this is feeling like I need to be the one holding everything together. Now I need to know that I don't, and be OK with that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been going to the gym to help with my weight loss goals, but other than that, it's been working at my desk and sedentary activities while everyone else in my household helps so I can rest my foot. I am grateful for the help because I am already feeling less drained, and my foot feels better. I also have had time now to read, blog, draw, paint, and take care of myself again. I need to find balance when the physical healing is done so I can be a healthy and happy participant in my family instead of depleting myself. I need to retrain my way of thinking and change old patterns that really weren't helping anyone.</span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-44723355031133400302018-09-24T07:59:00.000-05:002018-09-24T07:59:10.908-05:00Book Review: Came to Believe by Tara Danielle LaDue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I "came to" know <a href="http://www.taraladue.com/" target="_blank">Tara LaDue</a> through Instagram. It still amazes me how easy it has been to connect to your soul tribe through social media. Getting to know Tara the last couple of years and watching her reach her goal of writing this book has been nothing short of inspiring. She has shown through intention and hard work, that everything is possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I believe that everything comes to us at the right moment to help us. I had ordered Tara's book months ago but had some other books lined up that I was reading first. The day I felt compelled to read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1974594041/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1974594041&linkId=8ae422955b0432fa1b24bb10dac92ee7" target="_blank">Came to Believe: A Journey of Trust, Faith and Perseverence</a>, I was struggling with a right foot injury. Tara's book begins with her breaking her right ankle, the beginning of her awakening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There were so many similarities that I found in myself through Tara's book: her love of Wayne Dyer and all things Hay House, being the caretaker, not wanting to depend on other people, OCD tendencies, and on and on. I fully appreciate Tara's honesty and willingness to expose the innermost parts of herself in order to heal. It is truly brave and I admire it so. I know you will find yourself in her story too, because it is clear in reading, that her story was not only meant to heal herself, but to help heal others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I learned so much about the archangels, chakras, angels, and manifesting through Tara's book. This is her memoir, but it also is a useful guide to learn about the steps from going from a job that pays the bills, towards transitioning to the life you really want. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1974594041/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1974594041&linkId=8ae422955b0432fa1b24bb10dac92ee7" target="_blank">Came to Believe</a> is overflowing with spirituality. Tara is quite a gifted card reader. She is connected to the angels, and is constantly deepening that connection though yoga, classes, courses, books and more. She helps us to remember how divinely guided we are, and that even in difficult times, we are never alone. The divine is always holding our hand, we just need to grab it right back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I highly recommend this book. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tara's journey reminds me of the text </span><a href="https://www.onlythebible.com/Poems/Footprints-in-the-Sand-Poem.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Footprints in the Sand</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. She is unable to put both feet on the ground and is carried on this spiritual adventure to becoming who she really is. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not only is Tara a beautiful soul, she is an inspiration for anyone wanting to change, grow, realize their dreams, forgive, inspire, heal, and trust.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tara's Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1974594041/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1974594041&linkId=8ae422955b0432fa1b24bb10dac92ee7" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tara LaDue's website: <a href="http://www.taraladue.com/" target="_blank">http://www.taraladue.com/</a></span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-57487439476446110942018-09-17T09:11:00.002-05:002018-09-17T09:11:06.927-05:00I Can't Put My Foot Down<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My feet have been a longtime source of pain for me. I have had flat feet since I was a child. I was lucky enough to work for a podiatrist for a short time when I was 19. He x-rayed my feet and noticed there were some extra bone chips in there. He asked "Were you dropped as a baby?" That certainly would explain more than my foot problems! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He fitted me for orthotics and I was on my way to pain-free living, it was a Godsend. Over the years I didn't keep up with taking care of my feet and my trusty orthotics are long gone. I would periodically have plantar fascitis, but it would always feel better the more I walked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Almost 2 years ago I called in to Denise Linn's Hay House radio show to ask her about foot pain and if it could tie into a past life. She told me she could see me from the knee down hundreds of years ago. I was in Poland or Russia. I was a refugee, but what was odd to her was that I was all alone, I wasn't traveling with anyone. She saw me barefoot walking in the cold dirt and snow. I have wondered since if the chips in my foot were a remnant from that life so long ago. And I also wonder what the lesson is that I need to learn that caused these symptoms to appear in this lifetime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The last several months, my right foot has given me tremendous pain. So much so that after a short time on my feet, I was literally dragging that foot along, because any weight on it was excruciating. I had gained quite a bit of weight before the pain, so I assumed it was from that. I wanted to lose the weight before seeing a doctor, how could he help if that was the issue? Also, to be quite honest, going to a doctor while believing that my fat was causing this, was humiliating, I couldn't bring myself to it. I imagine that there are other overweight people that also deny themselves help because they don't want to be seen. I have felt that way often. Even though I wouldn't judge anyone for being overweight, I judge myself harshly, and I hide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I even reached out to a remote healer. She took a look at my foot (over the phone) and told me she was removing the inflammation. She said I just needed one chiropractic adjustment and I would be fine. For three days after talking to her, I was completely pain free. I didn't see a chiropractor, because honestly it was the fat issue again. I'm embarrassed to admit that, but it's the truth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In desperation I went to the Good Feet Store to get some orthotics. I didn't realize walking in that they weren't custom. They are a manufactured orthotic that the salesperson pulled from the back room. I also didn't realize I'd be hobbling out of the store $1,000 poorer. But as I mentioned, I was desperate. They did help a little, but I knew there was still something seriously wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finally I realized that I needed to swallow my pride and see a podiatrist. I often passed a foot and ankle clinic when I was out shopping at a local shopping center. I Googled it, found good reviews and made an appointment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The appointment felt like an ambush. I'm being a bit dramatic with that description, but it was odd and overwhelming. The podiatrist came sweeping into the room with his latest associate to the practice. After asking for a brief synopsis of my injury he began examining my foot with a pen. He pushed with his hand on parts of my foot asking for my rate of pain, scribbling the number on my foot and relaying the proper medical name for his diagnosis to the associate. This went on for several minutes. He concluded that I needed 6 different surgical procedures. He asked his new associate for his opinion, to which he commented that he didn't agree on one of the procedures. He said the practice he worked at previously didn't have much success with it. The main doctor kept trying to be witty and how horrible my feet were (even the one not hurting), but it all just didn't feel right. I mean, seriously, I just expected a steroid injection and some ice packs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He told me all of the names of the procedures but not the diagnosis. He said I pulled a tendon that stretches from the calf to my arch. I later Googled it and it appears to be Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. It looks like it can cause your arch to collapse. But my arches have always been collapsed. The doctor told me that a bone inside my foot wasn't being supported, it was essentially rolling around in there. He pulled up the x-rays they took of both my feet to show a gap between that particular bone and another on top of it The gap was supposed to show why I was in pain. When he zoomed in and compared both feet, the gap looked exactly the same in both pictures. He even commented so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I told him I wanted to be more conservative, so he gave me a boot to wear and told me to consider getting a knee scooter to keep weight completely off my right foot. He downplayed the effectiveness of orthotics even thought he insisted I use them, even in the boot. He was going to give me some nitroglycerin cream to put on my foot, but he mentioned not to use if it I had high blood pressure. I didn't want to take a chance with it, but I did buy the tendon strengthening vitamins he suggested. He wants to see me back in 3 weeks. I am glad I went to see him, because I thought I might have somehow broken or fractured something. It is good to know what is causing the pain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I continued to Google like a lunatic and found exercises to heal the tendon, instructions to use Motrin and ice, and to give it rest. It could take 6 weeks to heal, and using my foot again too soon could undo any rest I've given it. I also read a blog on someone who had the foot surgery and it sounds quite painful, could take a year to heal, and even my doctor said I still might not be able to walk as I had before after it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also had a wonderful call with the incredibly kind and uber talented <a href="http://www.garyramsey.org/" target="_blank">Gary Ramsey</a> (if you haven't read his book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976966256/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976966256&linkId=11e43f1cb09bae3b731097cf8c20c149" target="_blank">Bliss: One Hero's Journey</a>, you need to get it!). He works with clients employing the Alexander Technique and provided me with healing visualizations (which have worked every time I have pain!), taught me how to walk properly, gave me additional tips to sooth the pain, how to sleep, taught me how important it is to strengthen my calf muscles, and more. I'm very, very grateful to Gary for his help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So this is what's happening, 6 weeks off my feet. But it is more than that. Our outer circumstances reflect something inward, and that is what I will be discovering over these weeks. I will also be letting go of all of the things I "have to" do and take care of myself. I have to ask for help and allow others to be there for me. Much as that past life described, I tend to do it all alone, I don't want to bother anyone else, I don't like to ask for help. This is a journey of not moving, but nonetheless, I know I'm headed somewhere to heal something that has been neglected for a long time. I am going to take this time to meditate, pray, write, create, reflect, eat healthier, and exercise (just not on the foot!). This is a time for reflection and transformation and I'm looking forward to sharing it all with you. </span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-78647616523453845232018-08-27T14:23:00.001-05:002018-08-27T14:23:48.278-05:00Honoring Wayne Dyer Through Giving - For The O'Bara Family: A Promise Is A Promise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">August 30,2018 marks the third year since Dr. Wayne Dyer transitioned fully to spirit. I still speak to him and feel his presence. I know I'm not alone in this. I've been feeling a tremendous push to do kindnesses this past week and I think I know who's been pushing me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wayne was always generous to others, whether handing out $100 bills to the homeless, or giving callers to his radio show a forum to promote their websites, products and services. As his life went on, the more generous he became. It was quite inspiring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dr. Wayne Dyer had often mentioned Edwarda O'Bara on his <a href="https://hhafftrk.com/?a=3653&c=4748&s1=" target="_blank">Hay House Radio show</a> throughout the years. Wayne and his wife Marcelene even wrote a book in 1996 to support her mother Kaye and her family called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1561703486/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1561703486&linkId=1830873303c8c7908a79f3ea6ffdd3a5" target="_blank">A Promise Is A Promise</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kaye was deeply in debt paying for Edwarda's medical expenses, especially after her husband died in 1976. I have been feeling compelled lately to read the book and I finally placed an order last week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kaye O'Bara kept her word and took care of Edwarda from 1970 until Kaye's death in 2008. This would include feeding her every 2 hours and checking on her insulin levels frequently. Kaye spent those years sleeping in a chair, no longer than 90 minutes at a time, right next to Edwarda's bed. "All I ever wanted in life was to have two girls. God was very good and granted me my wish," said Kaye. She showed her gratitude to God by taking care of Edwarda.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Edwarda's sister Colleen tended to her alone the last 5 years of her life after Kaye's passing. Edwarda passed to spirit in 2012 after </span><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2012/12/23/us/longest-living-coma-patient-dies/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">42 years in a coma</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. But what happened after? How does life go on for the one who is left behind? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I took a look at Edwarda's website and saw that Colleen was still posting updates. She is still in dire financial circumstances including debts from Edwarda's medical expenses.Colleen also has multiple sclerosis and is not able to always pay for her medicine. She is in danger of losing her home that she's lived in since a child. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I sent in a donation and wrote a note that I wanted to write this blog to get the word out in hopes of more donations for her. I had hoped she was still receiving royalties on the book, but she isn't unfortunately. However, it probably would be better to just donate through her <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=huvBf9ErtM4zvns_i8Xsn1ut7VFxgcJ_2bHozX7B_2Za6mUyo7ahiBEQSdpy7EhnK06jp0&country.x=US&locale.x=US" target="_blank">Paypal link</a> as I did. She was very grateful for the help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will continue to share this cause all week in honor of Wayne Dyer. He taught me so much about kindness and giving. This was a situation that meant something to him, and I feel compelled to help this beautiful soul in need. If you are able to contribute to Colleen's debt and medical needs,see below and thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To donate to Colleen: <a href="http://www.edwardaobara.com/" target="_blank">http://www.edwardaobara.com/</a></span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-22071087255644163972018-07-30T09:23:00.000-05:002018-07-30T09:23:00.289-05:00Book Review: Gleam by Tracey Grace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWC8R9C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CWC8R9C&linkId=c09abea60cc17295055522f0284dba11" target="_blank">Gleam by Tracey Grace</a> is not the typical book I read. It's fiction and I have immersed myself so much into spirituality and self help books, that I forgot how delightful it is to read a really great novel. The unexpected bonus in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWC8R9C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CWC8R9C&linkId=c09abea60cc17295055522f0284dba11" target="_blank">Gleam</a> is that it's bathed in a spiritual essence that flows throughout this beautiful book. It shows the reality in facing a difficult situation, while implementing spiritual solutions. Life is a bit messy and Tracey Grace gives us a glimpse of this reality with humor, determination and triumph! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I so enjoyed this book. I didn't have learn to fix myself, I didn't have to remember tips, techniques, healing remedies, or mantras. But I did get to see this through the eyes of another. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWC8R9C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CWC8R9C&linkId=c09abea60cc17295055522f0284dba11" target="_blank">Gleam</a> is a delightful escape into the main character Clementine's journey towards loving herself and finding her purpose. The novel begins with Clementine separating from her long term partner and maneuvering through this new life in the best way possible for herself and her children. She is learning to live a life she wasn't expecting, but does so with honesty, hilarity and an openness to try new things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Clementine is such a relatable character and you can't help rooting for her during her trials and travails, as she learns about who she really is. It is fascinating to watch her evolve emotionally, physically, spiritually, and yes even sexually! She knows she needs to shake things up in her life to find her "gleam," and boy does she ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For me personally, this book allowed me to give myself a break in more ways than one. It allowed me to take a breath and enjoy reading just for reading itself. It was pure joy getting lost in a story, its characters, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and not with the purpose of improving myself</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. It's kind of funny that I was truly present, yet was doing so in a moment of escape in a great book! Another break for me in following Clementine's journey was that I realized that I don't have to be perfect in my own spiritual journey. Every time I have felt like I "failed," such as getting cross with someone, or not living up to what I feel the teachings are trying to show me, I end up feeling unworthy and a charlatan. Sometimes it makes me feel like giving up on my spiritual journey. But after reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWC8R9C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CWC8R9C&linkId=c09abea60cc17295055522f0284dba11" target="_blank">Gleam</a>, I can see in Clementine, the normality of going through life events, falling and getting back up again, being human, getting upset, angry, sad, all of it. Life isn't linear, and the falling down is part of the journey. Gleam has also inspired me to shake things up in my own life, to try new things and enjoy life more. Through reading this book, I've found my gleam as well, and for that I'm truly grateful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To buy Gleam: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWC8R9C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CWC8R9C&linkId=c09abea60cc17295055522f0284dba11" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
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Suitable Giftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01598035506606632961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288167783881819805.post-83848697147405958562018-07-11T08:44:00.003-05:002018-07-11T08:44:17.691-05:00Book Review - Bliss: One Hero's Journey by Gary Ramsey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"You can die at any minute," Gary Ramsey's doctor informed him. What would you do with that kind of news? Could you traverse this challenge in a state of bliss? Would your trust your intuition to guide you at such a critical time? What if that guidance went against everyone else's opinion, would you still listen? Could you find the blessing in this? </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Would you find gratitude in the face of cancer and feel that it actually saved your life?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976966256/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976966256&linkId=18f1062a79578300e567ab4038565862" target="_blank">Bliss: One Hero's Journey by Gary Ramsey</a> is a riveting and miraculous odyssey towards healing, awakening, and living in bliss no matter the circumstances. It is a spiritual, synchronistic, divine adventure into restoring mind, body, and soul to perfect wellness. It is about letting go of fear and embracing the present. It is about so many things...you must read this book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On October 26, 2016 I was listening in as I always do, to <a href="http://hhafftrk.com/?a=3653&c=6975&p=r&s1=" target="_blank">Anita Moorjani's Hay House Radio Show</a>. If you aren't signed up to listen to the archives on Hay House Radio, it is well worth $36 a year just to hear Gary's interview. I love listening to her show, but I was literally on the edge of my seat listening to Gary tell his story of receiving the worst diagnosis possible, and transcending to full recovery. I listened to the replay of his interview later in the evening, as well as every time it has been replayed since. I would run it on a loop if I could, it is so inspiring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After listening to Gary Ramsey on air, I connected with him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gary.ramsey.33" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Gary is truly one of the kindest, generous, and most beautiful souls I have ever encountered. Chatting with him feels like you are wrapped in a big, warm hug. He is the embodiment of joy and positivity. I told him I was hoping he would write a book, and so many more listeners of the radio show had the same thought! I am so grateful that he did write this book to share his spectacular story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I knew I would love </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976966256/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976966256&linkId=18f1062a79578300e567ab4038565862" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Bliss: One Hero's Journey</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, even before I received it. Gary is so captivating to listen to, that I was certain his humor, intelligence, and mesmerizing presence would translate seamlessly into book form. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976966256/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976966256&linkId=18f1062a79578300e567ab4038565862" target="_blank">Bliss</a> far surpassed my expectations. Normally when I read, I'll pace myself and read a chapter or two a night. I read this from cover to cover in one evening. I could not put the book down until it was finished. I was spellbound. And I will read it again and again, just as I have listened to Gary's interview so many times. This is the type of book that holds so much meaning, that I know I will gain even more insight the more I read it. Some books hold magic in them, and this is one of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wanted to read this book because I was so intrigued by Gary's story. I had no idea there would be something in it to help me. I know that there is something in this book for everyone. Gary describes himself as a caretaker and I really resonated with that role. He realized that his decision to go away for treatment (out of the country!) would be instrumental in his healing. If he stayed home to face this illness, he would be trying to help everyone else deal with their fears about his situation, instead of taking care of himself. Gary helped me realize on such a profound level, how critical and life saving it is to take care of yourself and value your own self worth. Gary certainly shows in this extreme way how you can deplete yourself when you give all of yourself away. This book has been such a revelation, and I am so grateful to Gary for that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know that this book will help anyone facing a life threatening illness. It gives hope and self empowerment to honor your own inner voice guiding you towards what is best for you. It is for anyone facing a cancer or life-threatening diagnosis, anyone feeling fearful, for those who sacrifice themselves for everyone else, for those on a spiritual path, and for anyone who just wants to read an incredible journey towards healing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thank you Gary Ramsey for this beautiful gift to the world. This book is without a doubt, pure <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976966256/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976966256&linkId=18f1062a79578300e567ab4038565862" target="_blank">Bliss</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>For more information on Gary Ramsey:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Buy the book Bliss: One Hero's Journey: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976966256/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=suitgift-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976966256&linkId=18f1062a79578300e567ab4038565862" target="_blank">Click here</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gary Ramsey on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gary.ramsey.33" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gary.ramsey.33</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gary Ramsey's website: <a href="http://www.garyramsey.org/" target="_blank">http://www.garyramsey.org/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gary Ramsey interview on Anita Moorjani's Hay House Radio Show: <a href="http://hhafftrk.com/?a=3653&c=6975&p=r&s1=" target="_blank"> http://hhafftrk.com/?a=3653&c=6975&p=r&s1=</a> </span><br />
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