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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

The Youth of Coins

Wednesday, July 30th, 2014.  I had a good night’s sleep even with awaking for a spell.  However, I was able to get myself quickly back to sleep by thinking of serving clients upon the launch of my website and business.  Then I became slightly conscious just a minute or so before the alarm.  In one of my dreams I was taking bags out of a pair of ski boots and upon sealing one the plastic bags shut I discovered that several mice had made one of the boots their home.  I struggled to tear open the bag and the cute mice were struggling to breathe.  When I finally ripped the bag open the mice gulped in air.  An interesting dream.  It intrigued me all day.

Thank you Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Youth of Coins: Focusing on the physical.  Beginning a regimen.  Matters relating to nutrition and exercise.”

I’ve decided to the gym 4 to 5 times per week and do my best to eat healthy and stay away from junk food.  I’ve been quite successful at reducing sugar in my diet and as a result lost about fifteen pounds in two years but now I want to gain that weight back through building up my muscle mass and taking in more healthy calories.

On the business front I do have lingering doubts about how successful I will be but think I’ve discovered ways to overcome and transcend these doubts.  I getting more serious about meditation as well as working with the crystals I have in my possession.  And as I crawl into bed and get into sleep mode I’ll do my utmost to think all things spiritual.

We must strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle-mind, body, and spirit.  We must do our best to experience Spirit and know that we can have all that we desire if we focus on and experience Spirit so our faith is infused with Spirit and the knowledge that success is ours if we really want it.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

XII The Hanged Man and Making the Necessary Repairs

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014.  I slept better last night but still awoke about an hour before the alarm.  Luckily though I slept enough so as not be half asleep today unlike yesterday.  Thank goodness!

My work day morning’s are still rushed however I do not have the inclination to awake any earlier.  I have no impulse to jump out of bed when I awake and see that the time is such that I could easily get out of bed and allow myself more time to work with Tarot but I usually want nothing more than to simply lay there tossing and turning.  I’m not sure what this about as I had no problems doing this when I worked at other jobs.  I guess it’s just too early of a wake-up and I never crawl into bed early enough to get a decent night’s rest.

This is okay though as I’m on a mission to pay off my debt.  I’ll simply say that my debt is paid off.  I should speak in the present tense to generate more positive energy regarding this and this goes as well for me being self-employed too!
Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XII The Hanged Man: Living in the moment.  Being fully absorbed in the present.  Nonattachment to goals.  Seeing things from a new angle.”

I’ve still got a few changes and repairs to make to and in my life so I can rid myself of bad habits and negative thought patterns.  I’m kind of feeling like I’m in a holding pattern right now where my forward momentum has slowed down almost to a stall.  I need to come clean with myself in a few areas before the forward motion picks up delvers me to where I want to be in life.  I’ve also got to leave my goals alone so-to-speak so they can sprout and grow with the energy that the universe is putting toward them instead of replanting the seeds all of the time.

Plant your goals in the fertile soil of the universe with plenty of love and happiness then leave them alone so that the universal life force can nourish them and bring them to life.  Allow the universe to water and fertilize your goals so they sprout and grow and produce the fruit for you to harvest.  This is non-attachment.  Faith founded in experience and knowledge that what you desire is your already.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Monday, July 28, 2014

IX The Hermit and Creating Solitude to Welcome the Divine

Monday, July 28th, 2014.  It seemed to be quite the long night and I found myself more awake than asleep.  I didn’t think much of it until the work day was under full swing and I was having a hard time staying focused and aware.  I found myself to be quite sleepy, my eyes were heavy and as the end of the work day fast approached I was yawning and yearning for a bed to fall into and drift off to sleep on.  I felt a little better after lunch long enough to double check my work to ensure I was not making any more mistakes.  Although one slipped through, but it was a quick and easy fix.

My eyes were heavy all the way home and in hindsight I should have not sat behind the wheel as I struggling to fend off the desire to sleep and my eyes closed on me several times.

However, once I arrived home I had a quick boost of energy and was able to sit for a few minutes to meditate on today’s visiting Tarot Card.  I had some insight into the card at lunch but the desire to meditate on it was strong enough for me to have the necessary energy to sit down and reflect on “IX The Hermit: To fully understand something, sometimes you must escape it.  Gaining perspective.  Solitude.  Study.”

Finding solitude and time to close out the external noise in order to hear the divine voice from within is a perfect way to meditate and reflect on “IX The Hermit”.  After a few minutes of winding down I sat in front of my altar, grabbed my small amethyst sphere and did my best to meditate.  It took some time before my own thoughts ran their course and I was able to clear my mind but I was happy to see my own image sitting at a table in a darkened room laying out Tarot Cards on my altar cloth.  A sure sign that I need to get on with it and do Tarot readings for others, starting with myself.  I need to live Tarot.

It’s nice to come home to silence as well.  My partner was at the gym and I had the place to myself for about 30 minutes.  No distraction, a perfect time for utter silence.  And when my own thoughts gave way to spirit, I simply was.

In these busy hectic and noisy times we live in silence can be hard to come by however it is worth the effort and struggle it takes to find a quiet solitude where we can simply be, clear out our thoughts so we can make space for the divine to dwell within us, within our space and time so we can better improve our lives and be testaments to leading a spirit infused life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

III The Empress and Responsibility and Action Not Reaction

Sunday, July 27th, 2014.  Yesterday was all about putting our condo back together.  Back on Tuesday, July 1st I went to warm up some milk in the microwave to finish my last cup of cafĂ© con leche.  I hit the “Quick Minute” and the pressed “Start” and walked a couple of steps—silence, I look back and the screen on the microwave is blank and pressing various buttons yielded no results.  I check the break.  It was fine.  I checked the receptacle and it was fine.  Uh-oh, the microwave died.

My work hours did not allow us to bring the microwave to any of the authorized Panasonic repair facilities until the weekend.  So all-in-all we’ve been without a microwave for almost a month but we managed.  And it’s not simply a microwave it also acts as our oven hood and exhaust fan as well as light over the stove.

Removing the microwave proved difficult as it was not installed according to the instructions we found online.  In fact, they further secured the microwave to the wall beyond using the support arms by screwing the microwave itself to the wall.  We fought for an hour through blood sweat, and almost tears to get it off the wall as the support mechanism itself was coming off the wall and the microwave was getting hung up on it.

Yesterday, it took us an hour and a half to install it as the support mechanism for the microwave is not enough to keep the microwave stable and in a locked position.  So I measured and measure again then we test fit the microwave with the bottom shelf of the upper cupboards we created to have more space and finally were able to secure front of the microwave to the shelf via the mounting holes on top of the microwave.  Let’s hope it works.  The fan works, the clock works but will the most important feature, the microwave itself work?  This morning is the test.

After installing the microwave, we quickly cleaned ourselves up and went out and splurged on lunch-panini’s and gelato at Tre Galli.  Then we came, cleaned up our mess and then relaxed for the rest of the day.  I puttered around mostly, doing a whole heck of a lot of nothing.  I finally settled down after dinner, read an article or two in one of my Model Railroader magazines and a few blog entries from one of my favourite blogs -- RV-Dreams.  Then it was off to bed.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Cards (from my "Whimsical" Deck) is “The Empress: Express your ideas and take calculated risks.  Getting what you want is your responsibility.  Your passions are of primary importance to you now.  News of a wedding, pregnancy, or children arrives.  When reversed: Are you feeling inferior about your intellect, education or communications skills?  Stop it!  Don’t exaggerate your fears or be reluctant to take action.  Problems with your mother and other intimate women are imminent.”

I have taken responsibility for my life and now I’m not only living life but life is living through me as well.  I’m living with sacred awareness and enjoying every second of each and every day as a truly and uniquely spiritual experience.  Life is about love, peace, and harmony and I’m doing my part to be such an oasis for all those I encounter starting with my home.  As a result I’m seeing my life progress as I want to see it progress because in addition to love and harmony I’ve surrendered, let go and let god and thus I’m experiencing the fullness and success of life.

If we pay attention and open up every atom of our beings to sacred awareness and divine presence we will see opportunities come before us and be guided by our intuition as to how best we can live our lives but the results we desire can only come about if we take action and be responsible for our lives.  We need to be proactive not reactive.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

XVII The Star and Sacred Awareness and Knowledge of Spirit

Saturday, July 26th.  I hit the gym after work, we had a quick dinner, and showers before checking a Venezuelan movie downtown Vancouver, “My Straight Son”.  The movie was quite good, better than expected and the cinematography was superb and it was a free screening.  We go home later but here I am up early.  I was having dreams about circle casting and spiritual experiences, witnessing spirit in action as my sacred awareness was truly awakened.

Thank You Spirit.

Now I shall go and meditate and work with Tarot…

…7:14am.  Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XVII The Star: Spirit is Real.  Hope. Serenity.  Clarity.  Having faith in an underlying or overlying spirit.  A dream becomes real.”  I truly believe and trust in myself.  My faith in spirit is grounded in experience and firsthand knowledge of that is.  An overnight spiritual awakening has given me sacred awareness and a new sense of spiritual existence.  I’m an integral part of a much greater whole, another piece to the puzzle, an extension of the universal life force that gives life meaning that offers us unconditional love, peace, hope, opportunity, and success.



We must accept and take hold of our true spiritual selves and move forward as the unique individuals that we are to become more self-reliant and less dependent on others for our health and well-being whether it is home, personal, or financial.  We must learn and we must absolutely stand on our own two feet for we are never alone when we are one with Spirit and true to ourselves.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Friday, July 25, 2014

The Sage of Wands and Moving Forward

Friday, July 25th, 2014.  Got to bed early last night and found myself startled and somewhat surprised when the alarm sounded this morning.  I even thought I slept in for a brief second and was going to be late for work.  I thankfully fell asleep after tossing and turning for a short spell last night.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Sage of Wands: Wanting to change the world.  Changing your environment by winning others over to your viewpoint.  Critical acclaim.  Politics.”

I do want to change the world and I’m doing this through a change in attitude, outlook, behavior, thought, belief, and faith.  I’ve learned from my mistakes and have gained much insight that is allowing me to move humbly forward into the future.  By grabbing hold of my individuality and accepting my goals as my own and worthy of pursuit I’m finding success.  Life is a precious gift full of possibilities and opportunities we just have to open our eyes to see them.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

XIV Temperance, Harmony, Balance, and Co-operation

Thursday, July 24th, 2014.  I had another decent night of sleep awaking a little earlier than the alarm but feeling good about it.  My thoughts always turn to spirit, chakras and all that is good and loving in the world, of connecting with the larger spiritual community and bringing more positive energy into the world around me.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XIV Temperance: Mix things up a little.  Combining separate elements to create something new.  Moderation (not too much of each flavour).  Flexibility.”

Ah, “XIV Temperance”, a nice reminder that I’m on the right track with my life and my current journey as well as the goal I’m working toward.  A reminder that yes, those RVing blogs I’m reading are worth reading and a direction worth pursuing with my own life.  For now this where I’m headed.  I’ve surrendered to the divine direction of the Divine and will go wherever I’m led but as I sit here this evening writing this blog entry I undeniably know that I’m on the right track as it stands today.

“XIV Temperance” is about harmony and balance, a healthy dose of moderation of letting our natural creativity flow and a push for us to work toward co-operation and compromise.  Assisting others and going with the flow are worthy of our efforts however we must also remember to respect ourselves as well our needs and wants too.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

The 3 of Coins and Connecting to the LArger Spiritual Community

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014.  I had another decent sleep last night as again I working with Spirit as I fall asleep.  I’m doing my best to continue bring more balance and harmony into my life.  I’m feeling quite good and am feeling less and less anxious about my job.  It’s not my dream job however, it is a job that is of great benefit to me as it is allowing to become debt free—one of my goals and priorities.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “3 of Coins: A child’s room.  Creating a positive environment for someone.  Work done for the pleasure of it.”

As I do more to connect with the Divine Life-force and bring about positive changes to my life I am creating a positive environment for everyone I come across as I become more filled with Divine Love, Peace, and Tranquility and exhibit this through all of my being.  As I strengthen my connection with the universal consciousness I strengthen my ties with that spiritual community and all of the positive energy that permeates it.

We must connect with the Divine and thus the larger spiritual community so that we create positive space within and outside of ourselves for all to see and experience.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

The 4 of Wands and Moving Forward with Confidence

Tuesday, July 22, 2014.  I had a very good night’s sleep as I surrendered the night to Spirit.  I’ve been reading a book that has had a huge impact on my life and my way of thinking and I’m starting to feel the changes that are taking place as a result of putting into practice the many things that are bringing harmony and balance back into my life.

The pigeon, crow, and deer and “XIII Death” really solidified the messages I’ve been getting through Tarot, books, casual conversations and simple contemplation and quick meditations.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “4 of Wands: Setting the Stage.  Opening night finally arrives.  A venture has been established.  Celebrating initial achievements.”

I’m very confident that my pursuit of my dreams, goals, and desires are the perfect direction for me to take.  I understand myself more fully today than I did last week.  I’ve come to know my personality and my personal mission and in pursuit of my goals I’m coming home so-to-speak.  I’ve restored balance and harmony in my life and it’s time for me to fulfill my purpose.  I’ve known all along what my purpose is but I’ve ignored it and kept it buried away in order to do the right thing and be like everyone else but it is time to step out from the crowd and move along on my own path.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Death, Pigeon, Crow, and Deer and Change

Monday, July 21st, 2014.  I did not sleep well at all last night and in fact likely was awake from about 3am until the sound of the alarm.  I tossed and turned and worried about the job, my RV situation, and could not shake such thoughts for those three hours.  This is part of the healing process as I balance my chakras.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XIII Death: Endings are beginnings.  A phase of life is over.  Allowing time to mourn.  A part of yourself has outlived its usefulness.”

I was expecting “XIII Death” this morning as yesterday morning around 7:00am I saw a pigeon on our windowsill and then around 6:00pm I saw a crow on our balcony railing.  The appearance of this card is further strengthened by the young male dear nonchalantly strolling across Government Street as I was turning into the parking lot at work.

“Crow can also teach us to be mindful about judging people automatically. Be mindful of your opinions and actions. You need to walk your talk, to speak your truth and to know your life's mission. Again, trust your intuition and personal integrity, to create your own standards, whether or not they match those of the world around you. Be an individual, think for yourself, don't necessarily follow the crowd!

In the courting process the male crow's voice takes on a singing quality. This lets us see what the basis of sacred law is, unconditional love, the one unfailing principle by which we can test our own principles.

Crow is an omen of change. Crows live in the void and have no sense of time, therefore being able to see past, present and future simultaneously. They unite both the light and the dark, both the inner and the outer. Crow is the totem of the Great Spirit and must be held with utmost respected. They are representations of creation and spiritual strength.

Crows are messengers, telling us about the creation and magic all around us, that is available to us just for the asking. Look for opportunities to bring into being the magic of life. The striking black colour of the crow represents the colour of creation. It is the womb out of which the new comes into existence. Black is the colour of the night, giving birth to the
light of a new day.”

(FROM http://www.spiritanimal.info/crow-spirit-animal/)

“The crow is a spirit animal associated with life mysteries and magic.  The power of this bird as totem and spirit guide is provide insight and means of supporting intentions. Sign of luck, it is also associated with the archetype of the trickster; be aware of deceiving appearances.  If the crow has chosen you as your spirit or totem animal, it supports you in developing the power of sight, transformation, and connection with life’s magic.”

“Deer, Power Animal, Symbol of Gentleness, Unconditional Love and Kindness.

Deer's medicine includes gentleness in word, thought and touch. The ability to listen, grace and appreciation for the beauty of balance. Understanding of what's necessary for survival, power of gratitude and giving, ability to sacrifice for the higher good, connection to the woodland goddess, alternative paths to a goal.

Maybe the most effective way to summarize the lessons of these beliefs, is to say that only when we move through life in the spirit of love for all beings can we melt the barriers that     separate us from others, from other life forms, and from the beautiful mystery which is our own magical and spiritual gift.”  (http://www.shamanicjourney.com/article/6025/deer-power-animal-symbol-of-gentleness-unconditional-love-and-kindness)
   
The pigeon, the crow, and now the deer have all pointed the way for me to go to bring about positive and lasting change into my life.  Change that is needed, necessary for me to move forward in the best possible way with my life as the appearance of “XIII Death” makes perfectly clear.

I must approach Tarot with sacred awareness and take to heart the spiritual experience that working with Tarot brings to my life.  I must do adopt a more spiritual way of life, a more spiritual way of living and approaching life.  My attitude, behavior and outlook on life must be rooted in spirit.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

5 of Cups and Embracing New Hope and Opportunity

Sunday, July 19th, 2014.  We ran a few errands yesterday before coming home to relax a bit before heading out to my brother’s 50th birthday party dinner at Taverna Greka here in New Westminster.  We initially thought we’d have upwards of 24 people however last night we were down to ten adults and two children.  But it was a great evening and the food as always was excellent.

We parted company around 8:30pm and so we came home and relaxed the rest of the evening.  I read one of books and learned a lot about myself and where I stand in the world.  I discovered new insights and came to a better understanding of myself, of who I am and where I want to and need to go in life.  This coupled with the appearance of a pigeon on the window ledge this morning:

…in our own element we can shine as brightly as any star.” (http://www.spiritualliving360.com/index.php/spirit-guides-pigeon-3814/)

“Pigeon's gifts include - bringer of peace and love, understanding of gentleness, spirit messenger, communication between the two worlds, maternity, femininity, prophecy.” (http://www.shamanicjourney.com/article/6022/dove-pigeon-power-animal-symbol-of-peace-love-maternity-gentleness-spirit-messenger)


I am moving forward as we all should on our own path, a path that is as unique as we are for when we heed our true callings this is when we shine the brightest and are the most effective in our lives.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “5 of Cups: The Aftermath.  Regret over past actions.”

Not the card I was expecting this morning however the “5 of Cups” made me think and when I put some thought into this card today it’s not so much about loss as it is about new hope for today and beyond into the future.  Lessons learned from past mistakes allow us to make changes and bring about change that opens us up to new hope and opportunities that bring success into our lives.  Forget about failure and instead embrace success.  Make success not something to work toward and achieve but rather a state of mind.  I am success!

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

The 10 of Cups and Living True to Your Passions

Saturday, July 19th, 2014.  Last evening was pleasant.  We joined a couple of friends for dinner and a walk in the park as they walked their dogs for about 45 minutes or so.  Green Timbers Urban Forest in Surrey is a very beautiful park with many trails, a lake, a meadow, and a picnic area where people are able to enjoy a little bit of nature in an urban environment.  We then came home, relaxed a bit, watch a bit of news and then retired to bed.  I slept fairly well and was awoken by the urging of Spirit to get on with my day and spend a good amount of time in meditation, reflection, and working with Tarot.

Thank you Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card (from my “Whimsical” Deck) is the “10 of Cups - Tender words and sympathy bring the best results.  Speak from your heart.  A sudden flirtation or love affair is likely.  Food and drink become more appealing now, so try not to overdo it.  Leave the answering machine on and let someone else answer the door.  When reversed: Be kind to strangers, as well as to yourself.  Your emotions are unfocused.  Be discreet.  Follow through on promises made.”


Interestingly, an email I received further defines this card and I know now without a doubt that my goal of being self-employed in an area where I do my best, do my part to assist other people in discovering and remembering their best skills and talents, passions and interests is the right path for me.

Also, a bit of conversation I had with one of our friends last night also bring more meaning to the “10 of Cups” and a visit to the “International Spiritualist Alliance” here in New Westminster is in order.

The “10 of Cups” for me today is a reminder that by being true to my real passions and interests is my natural being, my true personality and character and where I can best speak from the heart and be most true to my spirit.

So my message today, the message from the “10 of Cups” is for us to be true to ourselves and our passions so we can truthfully, most tenderly and most honestly from our hearts to bring peace and harmony into our lives and the lives of others.  A loving heart, mind, body, and spirit are our most natural state of being so be true to this and waste not energy on hate, spite, or negativity.  Instead be loving, tender, compassionate, caring, kind, and understanding.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Friday, July 18, 2014

The 7 of Swords and Moving Forward Without Being Careless

Friday, July 18th, 2014.  I slept pretty darned well last night and we were in bed before 10:30pm.  I do remember awaking a couple of time however sleep knocked me back out very quickly.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “7 of Swords: The Messenger.  Carrying your plans through obstacles.  Speed is important.  Someone brings news or a message.  Carelessness.”

So as I looked at the “7 of Swords” I found myself that I must continue to move forward in the pursuit of my goals and pick up the pace a little so I build the needed momentum to bring my ideas and plans to fruition.  But I must guard against carelessness as I’ve experienced over the past few days at work.  My work became a little careless and I made a few stupid mistakes, nothing catastrophic mind you but stupid mistakes all the same.  Lessons learned so I can avoid making them in the future.

Today was a day where I just wanted to crawl back into bed or crawl under a rock for awhile.  My energy was not good and my work suffered for it.  I could not get out of this funk until after lunch, a full tummy and classical music did me wonders.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

The Youth of Swords, Challenges and Truth

Thursday, July 17th.  Happy 50th Birthday to my brother.

I was sleeping well last night until I awoke in a start knowing that I made a mistake or two at work and lying awake for several hours until it was time to get out of bed.  The morning was okay but I was a bit out of sorts.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity.  Research.  Computers, e-mail.  Immature communication.  Spying (or "hacking").”

Can we use our curiosity and follow this up with research to own up to the truths about ourselves as well as work through and maybe even transcend the challenges that may at us throughout the day?  I faced such challenges today upon entering the office door and getting started with my work day.  I was only so-so in or with my efforts.  I’ve getting a bit too wound up at the end of the day these last few days and as a result I’m making stupid mistakes.  So I must strive to move forward with my life in a more positive and harmonious manner and do a better job of staying focused on the task or tasks at hand as I go about my work day.

In addition, I must stay focused on my personal dreams and goals and continue to move forward in that direction so that when I make the move to jump from employee to self-employed I’m moving from one solid foundation to another.  I’ll do my best to make time to go through the business name approval and registration process this coming weekend as well as do my best to create a logo for my business and then have some new business cards printed up that more accurately reflect what I and my business are all about.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The 3 of Cups and the Hazy Lazy Days of Summer

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014.  What a wonderful night of sleep I had.  I slept in until the alarm.  I’m quite elated and I owe all to focusing my conscious and subconscious minds on my chakras and bringing harmony and balance into my life.  I had no thoughts about work or any repetitive worries haunt me as I slept.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “3 of Cups: A Good Time.  Happy, comfortable times together.  Quiet enjoyment. Celebration.”

I’m glad to be experiencing the hazy, lazy days of summer so-to-speak.  People are more mellow and easygoing and it’s seems to be a more relaxed time of year.  I’m enjoying social gatherings as well as enough alone time to really think about and reflect on my priorities and what is important to me these days.  Work is humming along quite nicely and life at home is full of much love and happiness.

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The 7 of Wands and Surrender

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014.  Well I had another early morning however I don’t really notice the early wake-up until it’s pretty much time for bed anyway so no big deal.  Just a bit irksome.  I want to sleep through to the alarm.  But I do try my best to commune with Spirit and Tarot, being as spiritually minded as I can when hoping to fall asleep.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “7 of Wands: Fighting the wind.  A Quixotic struggle.  Winning against the odds.  Confrontation.”

Although, I think I’ve broken free of living my life according to or for others I still find myself doing it  Even though I believe I’ll be my own boss and have my own business soon, I have doubts and even doubt myself.  Although, this is less so today as I received an email from my web provider that my new website ideas are now with the web designer so some excitement is building.

My biggest obstacle is still me, myself, and I.  But we all come overcome ourselves by surrendering control over our desires and allow them to simply be.  Let’s detach with the knowledge that our goals, desires, and plans will come to be but we must first leave them alone so they can take root, sprout, grow, and blossom for us.  Let’s decide to simply allow this to happen.

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Monday, July 14, 2014

VIII Justice and Paying Off Karmic Debt

Monday, July 14th, 2014.  I slept quite well although I did toss and turn throughout the night and awoke about 40 minutes before the alarm.  The morning felt kind of odd to me but I never could put my finger on what this “odd” feeling may be about and it disappeared soon after I arrived at the job and got into work mode.

Today’s visiting Tarot Card is “VIII Justice: Even today, gays can be the victims of “justice”.  An unfair judgment.  Being too judgemental or righteous.  Feeling restricted by others’ expectations.”

In contemplating “VIII Justice” I was reminded of a few different conversations that took place this weekend and how easy it to fall into the “judgment” trap and place labels on people or cast judgment on their decisions.  In reviewing other decks and the “Justice” from each of them today’s “Justice” energy is also about making amends and having paid off karmic debt so-to-speak and doing what we can to keep ourselves physically and spiritually healthy so as to not fall into the “judgment” and either cast judgement on others or ourselves.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

XVII The Star and Acccepting the Divine Gifts of this Day

Sunday, July 13th, 2014.  We had a full day yesterday.  We hit the beach for a couple of hours, met up with a friend for lunch, had a tire on the car repaired—ran over a screw somewhere along our travels, and then we made it over to my aunts for a bit of birthday celebration and family gathering of sorts.  As always there was tons of food and drink to be had.  We spent about four hours there visiting with my relatives.  The afternoon was hot though as we were out in Surrey and the thermometer was pushing 32 Celsius.

The beach was nice and the two hours we spent there went by so quickly and I must say I was quite disappointed to have to leave in order fulfill our other commitments for the day.  But all in all it was a fund and satisfying day.  One thing I noticed is that when I was updating different people on my job situation although I was verbally mentioning my “job” to them, internally I was referring to myself as a spiritualist.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card from my “Whimsical Deck” is “XVII The Star - This is the card of optimism and hope.  You have a chance to start over in long-standing situations.  Beware of pride; aim for cooperation and innovation.  When reversed: Remain humble.  You’ll need imagination to come up with options for action now.  Examine and evaluate issues carefully.”

Optimism and hope are what I’m feeling this morning and a sense of inspiration too!  I’ve finally accepted and allowed myself to feel and express my true nature, my true spirit, my true being.  I am a spiritualist and I use my divine gifts to assist people in exploring and awakening to their own spirits.

The image on this particular card is of a divine being pouring out the divine touch of grace, divine gifts that are ours if we only awaken our spirits and learn to believe in and know our true selves.  Allow the gifts of hope and optimism propel you forward in the pursuit of your dreams, desires, and goals.  Allow your imagination to be awakened and soar to new heights of expression and creativity.  Cherish and revel in the divine gifts raining down on us this day.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

XVI Revelation and IX The Hermit

Saturday, July 12, 2014.  The busy weekend has started.  My sister flew in last night for a quick weekend visit and my aunt is having a having a birthday party and a little bit of mini family reunion for those able to attend.

Sleep was lacking last night.  I was too hot and a bit wound up to sleep well and I’m out of bed early.  I awoke around 5:30 and hopped out of bed around 6:20am.  I’m feeling a little groggy but should be able to make it through the day feeling okay.

Thank You Spirit.

Yesterday was a very good day really.  The work day went well and my sister arrived in town.  Work is becoming more comfortable and I’m finding myself more eager to get more involved in the inner workings of the business.

Thank you Spirit.

Yesterday’s (Friday, July 11th, 2014) visiting Tarot Card is “XVI Revelation: While it is usually best to tell the truth about yourself to those who are close to you, it can be a painful experience.  A necessary destruction of the status quo.  Having to tell someone an unwelcome truth.  A new idea which upsets others.”

Old worn out ideas and habits must fall by the wayside to make for new, better, and brighter things waiting to come your way.  Maybe it is time for all of us to announce to our family, friends, and loved ones that we are and we must live our lives our way and to our own expectations.  We must discover, be open to and honest about our values, needs, and desires and do our best to fit them into our lives and live in harmony with the world around us.  No easy task but often the best way for us to live free and better lives.  Our thoughts and ideas become clearer as our mind is free of unnecessary clutter and distractions.  We are better able to handle situations that may throw us a curve ball or distract us from our chosen path.

Thank you Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s (Saturday, July 12th, 2014) visiting Tarot Card is “IX The Hermit: To fully understand something, sometimes you must escape it.  Gaining perspective.  Solitude.  Study.”

Today is a good day to try to put some time aside for yourself where you can be free of distraction and possibly spend some quality time with a book or with Spirit through meditation and simply “being”.  “IX The Hermit” is also about breaking free of bad habits and other’s expectations.  We need to take responsibility for our own lives find ways where we can live our lives for us while minimizing any hardship or pain others may experience as a result.  Many a time we impose these restrictions on ourselves where we give too much value and priority to what others expect of or want from us.  However, we must guard against this outside control of and over our lives as more often than not they are trying to get us to live the life they desire for us more than the life we must live to truly reach our potential and fulfill our purpose in this life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Oh, and get out and enjoy the full moon this evening!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

The 5 of Cups and Overcoming Deception and Illusion

Thursday, July 10th, 2014.  I had a much better sleep last night and awoke a few minutes before the alarm.  Did I feel like getting out of bed, not really however the day was calling so out I bed I got.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “5 of Cups: The Aftermath.  Regret over past actions.”

The day may be filled with the energy of deception and illusion and raw and sensitive emotions.  Loss may occur but more is likely to be gained.  Or it’s more likely that the loss is more about fear and worry than anything else.  Be wary of your emotions and do your best to avoid quick emotional responses that may ignite an unnecessary emotional storm.  Check your fears and worries and do your best to break free of them and gain freedom, liberation, and a clear mind as you break free of your self-imposed limitations and restrictions.

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

The 5 of Wands and Being at Odds with Myself

Wednesday, June 9th, 2014.  Another warm evening, too hot to sleep really so I dozed on and off most of the night and mostly off for the last hour or so and I was feeling kind of sleepy for a good part of the morning.  But I survived even though the day’s energy was changed by a single event that seemed to create a day of going one step forward and taking two steps back.  One little thing that snowballed into a day where nothing was too straightforward or easy.  But the work day is over and ended on a chatty note where the mood and energy lightened and made for an overall good day.  Not that it was a downer of a day simply busy and dealing with a lot of little details that made it necessary to go back and forth with the paperwork before it was complete.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the 5 of Wands: The Hockey Game.  The project meets resistance.  Testing one’s ideas against others.  An enjoyable struggle.  Competition in the marketplace.”

I’m trying too hard and I’m always seemingly at odds with myself.  I need to relax a little bit more and get into my “zone”.  Planning, preparation, and action however pause for thought and meditation are also a good to combine with these.  As long as the goal is solid, focused and well thought out without the goalposts changing all of the time.  Progress will be made with a positive outcome.

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

The 4 of Wands and Getting Ready to Move on With Our Plans

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014.  I could have slept in this morning as I awoke well before the alarm and was just getting back into sleep mode when I knew the alarm was going to sound and sure enough it did.  Thankfully, I am doing my best to maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit balance so that I can handle the odd sleepless morning or two or maybe even three.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “4 of Wands: Setting the Stage.  Opening night finally arrives.  A venture has been established.  Celebrating initial achievements.”

I’m feeling quite ready to tackle my own business and get on with the art and soul of self-reliance, self-sufficiency and total self-employment where I am my own employer and employee.  I’m finally getting serious about this whole idea of being in business for myself and getting my ideas organized so I can map out a flexible plan for how I can go from being employed to being self-employed and maintaining a decent level of finances in my bank account.

Today did feel as if I could be celebrating some initial achievements—some of which are with my current job.  I’ve reached a level of comfort, reliability, and accuracy that was looking a long way off in the first month or so of my employment. My second feeling of achievement is where I’m at mentally and spiritually as I’m feeling quite capable of being business for myself.  I’m ready to take the leap and welcome my first clients through my door.  I’m ready to get on with it.

Are you ready to leap onto the stage of your own creation?  Have your plans led you to a time and place where you are ready to celebrate taking your life back, of living for yourself and doing things that are more of a reflection of you?  Where you’re doing things more for yourself than for pleasing others?  What has the “4 of Wands” got in store for you?

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Monday, July 7, 2014

The Youth of Coins and Doing What You Can Today

Monday, July 7th, 2014.  I slept alright last night however, the last hour or so was not a very restful sleep but I’m okay with it.  Last night was a relaxing evening with me piddling about with my model railroad layout and my partner plucking away on some piano keys.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Youth of Wands: Focusing attention on something.  Reaching for a goal from a possibly unsteady foundation.”

The “Youth of Wands” reminds us to be proactive and push ahead with plans sooner rather than later.  If it can be done today then don’t put it off until tomorrow.  Opportunities may be waiting for our action to get going with our lives and pursue and succeed with our dreams.  One of the best ways to do this is with planning-realistic planning that pulls everything together and then allows us to put it all in motion.

Do today what needs to be done for the tomorrow you wish to have.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

VII The Chariot and Enjoying Life

Sunday, July 6th, 2014.  Clouds and a bit of rain this weekend have not dampened our spirits or enjoyment of the weekend.  We ran errands, made our weekly grocery run and accomplished a bit of this and that as yesterday moved along at its own pace.  Sleep treated me kindly and I slept quite well through the night and awoke with great energy and a strong desire to get on with my day.  In fact, I feel as if I have a 9 o’clock appointment with a client.  I’m not even set-up to do this yet and here is this feeling that fills every atom of my being.

Thank You Spirit.

Oh, and what a pleasure it is to enjoy and savor every sip of coffee this morning. Taking a slurp of coffee with eyes closed and purely enjoying the moment—aahhh what a feeling!  And then to go out on the balcony and give the morning a hug—what a great way to start my day.

Thank you Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “VII The Chariot:  Among the highs and lows of life, make sure you enjoy the highs.  At the top of one's game.  Seizing an opportunity.  Having everything under control (barely).”

How is life for you today?  Is it a day to take by the reins and move in the direction you wish to go with a firm grip and solid knowledge and acceptance of your own beliefs and making decisions based on your wants instead of the wants of others?  It is!  It’s time to take control and move to the beat of your drum.  Make decisions and live by them.  Be prepared for all the possibilities and roll with the punches if they come your way or simply savor, enjoy, and thank the divine and ride the waves of success as you move forward and make the progress you’ve desired to make in your life.

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

The Guide of Wands and Expressing Yourself, the Real You

Saturday, July 5th, 2014.  I did not sleep well last night and lay awake for a couple of hours or I guess better put I tried to sleep instead of just sleep and sleep just did not fall over me.  Then I awoke around 7:00am and decided to get up so I can have some quiet and alone time.  I’m going through a phase where I’d like to be on my own for a spell so having weekend mornings to myself for an hour so is great.

Our microwave died earlier in the week and we decided to have it looked at today so we spent about an hour trying to take it down.  This was most difficult to do as whomever installed it did not install it according to the manual.  As not was the mounting plate screwed into the wall, so was the microwave.  The anchors they used did not stay in the wall very well so the microwave was hung up on one side until I finally took a peek as best I could at the arms that slide into the outside frame of the microwave and see how it was catching inside the opening.  What a relief it came off as I lifted and straightened out the mounting plate while lifting and tilting the microwave enough to clear the catch on the mounting plate arm.  I don’t look forward to the re-installation of this one if it can be fixed or a new one if we have to go that direction.

Since we struggled so much with taking down the microwave we decided to eat dinner out and I against my intuition opted for the New York Steak at the Old Spaghetti Factory.  Big mistake as the steak was tough and tasted no better than what I make at home and have since stopped making at home since we do such a lousy job at cooking up a good steak.  Should have gone with the Chicken Neptune that was calling out to me.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Guide of Wands: Feeling possessed by a creative project or inspiration.  Being inspired to help others.  Doing what’s right.”

I need to express my “natural” self more and definitely do a better job of paying attention to and trusting my intuition.  I am an “II Intuitive” after all.  I need to be “me” and express the “me” that I know myself to be.  This is the direction I’m taking in my life—changing careers by becoming self-employed and empowered through a website and a somewhat mostly web-based business, and the expression of the real “me”.  And on this note, I’m going to pause here and go and take something out of my closet…be back in a sec.

And I’m back and as I was taking this particular piece of clothing out of the closet an inspiration for a matching hat came to me.  So what I appear to be doing is designing and creating a uniform for my business enterprise.

The image of the “Guide of Wands” is of a man sporting angelic wings with one touching the earth and the other holding a wand pointing to the sky—divine energy and power grounded by the energy of the earth.

So the message is clear—be who you are, humbly accept the power and energy of the divine and keep your wits about you and stay level headed with the grounding energy of the earth.  Appreciate and acknowledge the divine touch of grace in your life but do not think of it as your power and more of a divine gift that allows us to have a positive influence on life here on earth.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Friday, July 4, 2014

The Youth of Coins and Writing Down Plans

Friday, July 4th, 2014.  Happy Independence Day to My US Neighbours Down South!

Another decent night of sleep but then the alarm had to go off and interrupt my great sleep.  That’s okay there is always tomorrow and tomorrow being Saturday an all I should be able to sleep in.  No worries either way as today was a great work day, a bit slow but these kind of days allow me to better focus on each of the tasks assigned to me throughout the day.

I am spirit and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Youth of Coins: Focusing on the physical.  Beginning a regimen.  Matters relating to nutrition and exercise.”

Planning is strikes me about the “Youth of Coins”.  I need to have a plan or two in place for the start-up of my business.  I need to have firm plans in place to guide me through the start-up process and then into tomorrow and all of the days beyond that.  I have a few loose-ends to tie up and get over and done with so I’m ready to launch my website whenever it is ready for my eyes and eventual approval.  I need to have a schedule in mind if I’m expecting to balance my current job with my new business.  What hours will I keep?  I really do need to have realistic aims here so I know where I want to be going with this new business venture.

I need to back and review a few notes I’ve jotted down over the past couple of months as these will have guide me and put me on the right track.  Jotting down notes in whatever fashion is comfortable is very important and making sure there are dates on them including the year is a good habit to get into.  And as with a few other cards that remind us to do the same, we must always keep our eyes open for opportunities to improve our lives.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

The Ace of Cups and Possibilities

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014.  I had a decent sleep and I would even have to say a lighthearted and uplifting sleep too.  It was an overall good night of much needed rest even if I awoke a few times.

I am spirit and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Ace of Cups: A gift of love.  The beginning of a love affair, friendship, or partnership.”

Trust in our intuition and deeper feelings as guides to making better choices is what the “Ace of Cups” is about for me however, I also get the sense that for a few out there this card is all about the beginnings of a great courtship and blossoming love.  I must admit that today as the day wore on my sense of love for my partner was greater and deeper than I’ve ever felt before.  The “Ace of Cups” is leading some of us into a deeper and more meaningful spiritual direction than what we could imagine.

Be open and alert to the slightest of possibilities and opportunities that are out there waiting for each of us.  Be spiritually vigilant and aware and open your eyes, heart, mind and spirit to the all the possibilities than may be around the next corner…

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

XIII Death and Embracing Change with Confidence in the Future it Brings

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014.  I slept quite well although when I became more conscious of being awake I then felt the sunburned skin that kept me more awake than sleep as dawn and the sound of the alarm approached.  However, I was not too bothered by either and the pending work day filled me with no worry.

I am spirit and today’s visiting Tarot Card is “XIII Death: Endings are beginnings.  A phase of life is over.  Allowing time to mourn.  A part of yourself has outlived its usefulness.”

I’m not full accepting or embracing the change I desire in my life as I’m fearful of the consequences it may bring.  At the same time, old habits and outdated and useless patterns of behavior are truly however slowly falling by the wayside.  As much as I desire to be self-employed and solely responsible for my financial well-being I’m afraid to cut loose from a stable job and the almost “guaranteed income it provides me with.  At the same time however, I know that this change or these changes are necessary for me to fulfill my life’s purpose and to live and work true to myself and my state of being.

I need to embrace this change, this risk, if you will and be as true to myself as I can be.  I’m comfortable with the amount of time and effort I’ll need to put into this business, into myself in order to make it a success however, if this my purpose then it will never seem like work nor a waste of my time.  It should by all accounts fill me with much pleasure and gratitude for being able to do this through the powerful divine touch of grace I’ve experienced in my life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The Man of Coins and Combing Hard Work with Passion

Tuesday, July 1st, 2014.  Happy Birthday Canada!  Happy Canada Day!

I slept well and had a very relaxing sleep and I attribute this not only to the back pain and muscle relaxant I took but also to having read a few pages from a new book I purchased from Reflections Books this past weekend.  I realized this, this morning when I tried to do a balancing exercise from this book.  Last night I had a hard time balancing yet this morning without much thought I simply struck the pose and found myself balancing with ease.

Thank you Spirit.

The sun is shining I know what I need to do and will continue to work toward my goal of self-reliance.  Another realization that came to me this morning with a bit of reflection on some number crunching I did yesterday is that “yes indeed I am willing to put in thirty days of work each month in order to be financially independent”.  My goal or aim is to earn $75.00 per day from a variety of different offerings and through a variety of different channels.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “Man of Coins: Responsible and hard-working. Reliable. Dependable.”

I looked at this card and immediately knew that I needed to allow the passion I felt for my job yesterday shine through and flourish if I intend to keep the job for a while and use it as a springboard to self-employment and a self-reliant lifestyle.  As I was going about my work walking from my office to the warehouse I felt connected with and happy with my current situation.  I’m becoming more relaxed, focused, and at ease fulfilling my role as order taker and doing the job with the necessary passion and drive needed to make it successful for both myself and the company.

These are traits and the mindset I need to make a success for my own goals and desires live the lifestyle that I feel that I most desire and wish to live.  In fact, I’m living this way already just a bit differently than I wish but acceptable enough to continue along this path until I feel ready to make the leap, indeed take the risk to become solely responsible for my own financial well-being.

Thank you Spirit.

Blessed Be.