Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Slept quite well, all things considered and had many odd dreams, such as a miniature gorilla in a wagon, being given a couple of important archeological finds - two stone tablets depicting a famous scene; a faint memory of a dream with people at some event, perhaps a few lingering memories of our Mexican vacation, and maybe one around the job but where I wasn't really working there anymore and walking up a flight of stairs.
Didn't want to awake this morning to go to the job and when driving to the job my stomach was full of knots as if I were doing the wrong thing...anxiety, unfounded anxiety and fear...that gave way when I focused on love, compassion, empathy and understanding.
Spirit is and today's Tarot Energy is “X The Wheel of Life: If life on the rim makes you dizzy, move to the centre. Awareness of the cycles of life. Equanimity. A change in fortunes. Guidance from your future or past self.”
I finished reading "The Wizard Within" last night and what a moving book it is. I feel more alive, full of love, more optimistic, and encouraged about my future and financial independence...earlier this year I won a small sum of money playing the lottery and I was reminded of this today after checking my tickets, $4.00 won, thank you very much but back then when I saw what I won I felt panicked, anxious, and nervous...rather bizarre!
This thought and my dreams last night make me feel that my fortunes are changing and going in the right direction...I may not realize everything I desire in regards to my passions and goals but I have a feeling that I'll be more than satisfied with where I find myself...in I dare say the very near future...and I am truly humbled by where Spirit has taken me especially in the last six months or so.
Love, overwhelming and unconditional love is my thanks for what I've been given and I will do all I can to give back for all that I have received.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
P.S. Driving home this afternoon, my car, a 2006 Ford Focus finally hit the 100,000km mark and I arrived home with the odometer reading 100,003km. This milestone came at the intersection of Columbia and Hospital Streets in the Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster.
Feeling quite well and very much alive. Spent most of the day working through the Fool's Journey as walked through the Gay Tarot as well doing more updates to my website. The Fool's Journey went very well and was an eye opening and wisdom building journey for me. Updating the website makes it look and feel much more like me and who I am as a person, true to my authentic self and my human spirit. It's always good to keep a website fresh, clean and reflective of today whenever today is!
Feels good to have accomplished so much on a day where sickness finally gave way to a clear mind, inspiration and a desire to do more to be me and to succeed as me. Focusing my thoughts and energy on what makes me happy and feel good about life and where and what I want my life to be and about.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Trying to get back to functioning normally but it's a struggle. Early Sunday evening I became violently ill. I don't remember a time where I was ever as sick as I have been over the past day and a half. I'm feeling better today but am still weak, my stomach is somewhat settled and the headache and short-circuit like feeling I had in the brain is almost gone. I could hardly formulate thoughts yesterday and at times I could barely speak. What a way to end a vacation.
Then as if that is not enough calling in sick is almost a job ending endeavour. When my employer called me back to check to see if I was actually sick or not the insinuation was that I was likely not sick at all. And this was made worse because another employee also called in sick. Such is the life of a small business owner especially when you run a tight ship with barely enough employees to run the place. I'm expecting somewhat of nasty call today from them at some point today as in their minds no one should ever be sick.
I called in sick again this morning as I'm barely functioning and my partner is now sick so perhaps what I have is contagious.
We've been up on and off since 5:30 this morning. I'm trying to function but find that I get a bit nauseous and dizzy if I move about too quickly.
However I must say that I'm inspired to feel better every time I catch a glimpse of the background photo on my laptop. It's a photo of Serenity parked at the Westbay Marine Village in Victoria.
I feel uplifted and ready to move on to a new stage of life, where I help people...
...Thank You Spirit...
...interestingly enough the entire week we were down in Mexico I felt whole and complete to the point where I was no longer an employee of a company but rather self-employed or more aptly put employed by those seeking my services...light, love, peace, compassion, and empathy...many of my dreams were inspirational and I was talking with many different people through the gift of Spirit and Tarot and as much as I was helping them, they were also helping me.
Spirit Is and today's Wildwood Tarot Energy is the "Five of Arrows: Frustration is the enemy of any pursuit that requires self-control and stillness. It can be frustrating to hear rumours or lies spread but the cool and level-headed hunter will not be distracted by such trivia. It may take some practice to understand that anything that takes emotional focus away from achieving a real and deserved goal is just that: a distraction. If others are attempting to cause such distractions, you will only feed their ego and help their cause by reacting and acknowledging their efforts. Take a deep breath and steady your mind and see clearly what the goal is. Sometimes, humour can defuse and deflect the effects of frustration. Take a moment to laugh at yourself and see the irony in situations that cause such distractions. See the futility of games played against you to frustrate your efforts and coolly go about your business with a mature and steady intention. Frustration is ungrounded energy that works against you and is better deployed in resolving your own challenges. Take time to steady your aim and ignore your detractors. Stay on target and loose your arrows at your goals with a cool and purposeful precision."
I'm feeling and hearing loud and clear the message of today's Tarot Energy, the "Five of Arrows", where I need to "Take time to steady" my "aim and ignore" my "detractors." I need to "Stay on target and loose" my "arrows at" my "goals with a cool and purposeful precision."
No worries about being sick or calling in sick and no worries about what my employers think or the actions they may take because of this. I'm sick, plain and simple. Well both my partner and I are sick. Sickness happens in life, that's a fact!
My goal is clear, being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor and helping people find their true callings and paths in life through rediscovering/remembering their human spirits and their connection to the universe.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, August 28, 2016. Wow! August 15th was the last time I wrote or more accurately blogged anything. Whew! What a busy last two weeks it has been. August 15 to 18th were outings with our new friends from Spain, taking in the sunset at Wreck Beach, taking in a movie at the Out on Screen film festival, dinner with friends and then taking off for a week in Mexico where we stayed at the Iberostar Paraiso Beach Resort, likely the largest resort we have stayed at. However, we still consider our first time and stay in Mexico to be the best and that was at the Grand Sunset Princess Resort.
Sunset at Wreck Beach.
Where to start? Where to start?
And now we're here on Sunday, August 28, 2016 and having slept in our own bed after a long day of travel that included that two hour layover in Toronto.
As we flew over the US yesterday, thoughts of driving to and visiting many of the communities dotting the passing landscape filled my mind. Full on visions of me driving Serenity along the two lane roads or zipping along the many interstates that criss-cross the US took over my thoughts and I found that I was no longer on a plane...then as suddenly as the images overtook my mind they disappeared as we landed in Toronto.
Arrived in Vancouver - After disembarking we waited impatiently for our luggage that had us standing around for close to an hour before hailing a cab and making our way home. After unpacking a few things we each grabbed a shower and collapsed into bed around 1am.
As I awoke this morning somewhere just before 6:30am ideas and images of receiving clients filled my thoughts. I'm even wearing a part of what is surely to be my uniform or aptly, my Spiritual Guidance Counsellor outfit.
Spirit Is and today's Gay Tarot Energy is “II The Intuitive: To be true to oneself, one must know oneself. Looking within for answers. Meditation. Intuition. Exploring that which is normally hidden.”
My spiritual destiny is now. My spiritual consciousness is awakened, alive, active and very powerful!
Saturday, August 27, 2016 - Awoke hungry, not just for food but change, real change as well.
The last dream I had before awaking was one where I was overseeing a race of sorts - big rigs but not so big - scaled down versions of them where the seats were outside and where some ha the driver's seat on the right hand side such as the one my partner was driving. Most of the dream was of people walking around and getting organised and ready for the race. And besides those of us on top some racers were either on the floor below us or down the hill. The last bit of the dream had me listening to a man commenting on the need to have a "W" emblazoned on the side of the truck where the woman sits. It kind of dampened my dream a bit but then the start of the race was near and everyone had to get into place even the ones on the lower level although, we were racing at staggered times...then I awoke.
In another dream this night, my partner parked the car he was driving and made a quick dash out of the car. I may have been with someone but can't be certain of it. As I saw partner running over a grassy mound I said, "oh, no you don't" and chased after him as if he was trying to make a run for it and get away. I found him hiding in the middle of a massive crowd waiting for a bus. Funny thing is as I caught up to him and we began speaking I noticed he had a moustache and seemed begin looking like me...then the dream faded into nothingness.
The cheeky, little Whimsical Tarot is asking for attention this morning, a sign of change, needed change, such as no longer working at FRCC, also known as the "job" nor living in a condo and rather living a Mexican like lifestyle which seems to be calling out to me--life in a nameless town filled my mind at one point yesterday as we were walking to or from breakfast or perhaps to the beach.
I think this all started with our unplanned visit to Cozumel.
Today's Whimsical Tarot Energy is the "X 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."
Kind, heart spoken words will forever flow from my lips. Light, love, peace, compassion, and empathy can only come from tenderness of hearts, words, and actions.
An Observation - Why did a peacock make her home on our balcony a two or three days after our arrival? Peacocks are said to represent "Vision. Royalty. Spiritualism. Awakening. Guidance. Protection & Watchfulness." I also read that they represent "integrity and the beauty we can achieve when we endeavor to show our true colors."
At Cancun Airport - An uneventful trip to the airport after a quick breakfast, a quick dip in the water and last little enjoyment of the beach and a refreshing shower that soon became lost in the Mexican heat and a layer of perspiration as we waited to board the bus.
We had lunch from "The Marketplace by Wolfgang Puck" but my pastrami and Swiss on rye was lacklustre in flavour and quite disappointing - too greasy and bland.
Last night, Friday that is, I picked up a couple of handcrafted and hand painted skulls made right here in this region or province of Mexico. I've been admiring these works of art since our first trip down back in 2009. All of the "Day of the Dead" stuff in particular appeals to me.
Onboard Flight AC1811 - on the way back to Toronto, a two hour layover that includes picking up our luggage and going through customs before heading to our gate for our return flight to Vancouver. EDITED - Turns out that this was rather quick and painless, very nice indeed!
Back to the "X of Cups" - I'm working diligently to motivate and inspire others, showing the way, opening people's hearts to the possibility of happiness, empowering all of us in the acts of giving and receiving, showing all, that we have much to revel in the bliss of the journey.
And in between all of our activities here in Mexico I've been tossing around ideas on how to best approach being a good quality all around Spiritual Guidance Counsellor. And to best describe how I see my role is describing myself as a facilitator between you and Spirit as brought to life through the wonderful world of Tarot as revealed through the "Fool's Journey" and the energy at play during our time together. Spirit will guide us and lead the way!
Friday, August 26, 2016 - I'm thinking about doing a Tarot reading for myself. I'm just not sure when, where, and what time to do it as I'd like to do it while I'm here in Mexico. I'll think about it...perhaps I'll do it at the beach...(EDITED - didn't do a reading while in Mexico)
Yesterday, we not only hit the gym once again but we decided to try our hands at tennis. Although, the afternoon was cloudy I think I left a litre or two of perspiration on the tennis court. What a workout. We don't really know how to play or know all the rules but we had fun anyway. At least one of the three of us has played and regularly watches the game. And I learned that I need to wear my glasses.
Today's Gay Tarot Energy is the “Sage of Swords: Making a mature, informed decision. Being too judgmental. Mediating a dispute.”
Making a mature, informed decision." Our decisions or at least most of our decisions should be thought about with options weighed so that we aim for the best optimal outcome possible. Another important factor is for us to act on our decisions.
Today is Thursday, August 25, 2016 - I am Spirit having a new physical experience in this human DNA known as David or now as Wizard Oron.
My experience is allowing me to now remember the infinite wisdom and knowledge of Gaia, of the universal cosmos, of me, of us, of Spirit, that which I am.
Universal memory and wisdom flowing into my human mind, flowing into and overflowing every atom of my being. It is now forming, shaping my thoughts and ideas and powering and empowering my decisions as well as compelling me to act on them.
Spirit, who is me, is yet another light shining in this world. My knowledge and wisdom are exposed for all to see.
Our Cozumel experience yesterday filled us with new knowledge and wisdom and empowered us in ways we still have yet to see. One thing I can point out immediately is that I can easily empower myself by simply embracing myself for who and all that I am, simply being me, free and clear of the image society foisted upon me as I grew and developed and lost the wisdom and creativity of childhood.
The closer I become to Spirit, the more in touch I become with my true human spirit, the lighter I walk and the less impact I have on Great Mother Earth.
I am Spirit. I am Strength of Spirit. I am power and change. I am action. I am grounded in who I am and act accordingly. My decisions are positive and loving actins.
Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "IV The Emperor - Father archetypal energy is connected to this card, not in terms of authority, but in reminding us to be true to ourselves, to follow the path of our heart and soul, and that if we do what is right and ethical, we can succeed and grow."
The energy of "IV The Emperor" is strong this morning here in Mexico. I'm embracing and loving Wizard Oron, Spiritual Guidance Counsellor. I finally feel grounded, loved, and empowered to be true to who I am, no hiding it, no shame or embarrassment for I need no one's approval except my own. So I embrace and love myself as Wizard Oron, Spiritual Guidance Counsellor.
Oh, and I'm really learning that I must trust my intuition. My intuition was telling me to bring my phone and wallet with me on our snorkelling excursion yesterday and I didn't. Our day, our unplanned Cozumel adventure would have been much different if I did.
Late Morning - after breakfast, at the beach - feeling truly free and liberated from the constrictions both external and self-imposed...free to be honest and real to myself and the rest of the world.
Sitting on the sandy beach allowing myself to be swallowed up by the surf and sand as the waves crash against me burying me slowly with more and more sand with each passing wave.
Afternoon - pre-gym. Identifying with a crow familiar - Rochald? Discovering that the blackbirds around the resort are Great Tailed or Mexican Grackles.
Today is Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is "IX The Hermit - Hermits have typically been considered reclusive, but the hermit does not run from society out of fear; instead, the Hermit needs seclusion in order to hear the voice of the Goddess within. We must seek out a quiet place, either physically or through meditation, in order to hear the voice within."
Make the effort and make the time to hear the voice within!
An Unexpected Cozumel Adventure, August 24, 2016 - Today is the day of our big snorkeling adventure. However, the ferry ride from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel created the elements for a surprise and somewhat of a snap decision. So instead of embarking fully in/on a pre-booked snorkelling tour off of Isla de Cozumel, I was taken by surprise by my partner and the decision for us to abandon the excursion and instead spend the day in the tourist trap of a town known as Cozumel. so off into this small city we went.
The others as surprised as I left to comprehend what just happened as they got further taken into the chaos of their adventure.
The ramifications of our decision and the new adventure that came upon us was not realized until we started thinking about drinks and our meals while here in Cozumel and searched for a bank...uh oh...bank how are we going to take money out of bank when all we have with us is a phone and $15 US cash...credit and debit cards tucked safely in our wallets back in our trusty in-room safe. The $15 might get us one meal and a drink but were stuck on the island for another four or five hours as the only ferry times available to us were 5pm and after and it was just after 11am. Barely any cash and a phone, with five hours to kill in the tourist trap that is Cozumel. The unrelenting heat along with our predicament had us overheating until a Starbucks came into site and a light bulb of an idea popped into my partner's mind...sitting in the air-conditioned comfort of a Starbucks we hatched our plan...download the Starbucks app onto the only phone we had, not mine...oh have to ask for the password to the free Wi-Fi...try to remember my log-in info--too much pressure, let's reset my password...temporarily sign into Gmail on a new device and deal with the consequences later, change the password and almost an hour later we have food and drink in hand...Yay! Starbucks and their app to the rescue...and many lessons learned!
Lessons learned because our minds are so clear and open with the full on relaxation that happens when we take in an all-inclusive vacation and have nothing to think or worry about...allowing me to completely come into my own, and my natural state of being! More on all of this later...
...stomachs full, we ventured back out into the sweltering heat that is Mexico. But before that we noticed that there is a second Starbucks location just a few blocks away...perfect...we have access to food and drink anytime we want!
Museo de la Isla de Cozumel attracted our attention so after a few more blocks of walking the main drag we returned to the museum to not only escape the heat but learn about the history and geography of the island...$8 of our $15 gone we stepped into our history and geography lessons of the day.
And this phrase scrawled out on the wall of one of the exhibits, cropped by me for emphasis, caught my attention - "...life evolves the same as it did at the beginning of time, while man admires it and wounds it."
After an hour or so in the museum we strolled over to the other Starbucks and plopped ourselves down on a couple of stools overlooking the water and seascape that makes this one of the best Starbucks locations ever---what an amazing and gorgeous view!
Had to spend another $5 cash as my Starbucks account was a bit short as it takes a couple of hours to top up so we are down to $3 cash...hope we can survive another couple of hours without the need for money...iced coffees and snacks made the view even more striking and gave us a new love and appreciation for Starbucks and the technology we have today that saved us from a day of potential first world misery...fully realising as bad off as we could have been we were in much better shape than millions of others on this day.
With 5pm ticking closer we headed over to the ferry terminal to catch the 5pm ferry back to Playa del Carmen. Comfortably waiting on the ferry we pondered whether we'd see the other half of our party and with minutes to spare the walked onto the ferry.
So, we learned not to panic, to bring my phone, and to always travel with a credit card, to essentially be prepared for the unexpected!
Today is Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - Had an off day yesterday but it didn't kick in until the afternoon. Especially, after trying to work out. Something I drank or ate certainly did not settle well. My guess is the glass of coke or the salty 'paella" they served at the beach.
I stayed in bed for a couple of hours before dinner where I simply ate a piece of dry bread and couple of slices each of tomato and cucumber. Oh, I also had a manzanilla tea and lots of water and I awoke several times during the night to expel all of that liquid. But I awoke feeling a hundred percent better!
Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Eight of Wands: In a happier scene than the Seven of Wands, our Witch is sorting mail that contains money. She sits comfortable while reading one of the letters. The Wands that were threatening in the Seven now bring good tidings. She is finally enjoying the return on her investment that she sent out in the Three of Wands. Events that you set in motion in the past are now moving toward you, for good or ill. If you have consciously invested in something, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour. If you have sent out bad energy, this will be a period of reaping what you have sown."
Reaping what we sow!
Today is Monday, August 22, 2016 - Breakfast, beach, lunch, beach, dinner, relax, play a game, take in "The Rock Show", off to bed. Oh, and learn our departure time in a week, and book an excursion--snorkeling, lunch, visit Cozumel, back at 7pm from that excursion--this is on Wednesday. And we also made reservations at a Mexican, a Brazilian, and a Mediterranean restaurant for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday--as they are air conditioned unlike the buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners offered daily.
The water is perfect but the beach is too rocky and too crowded much different than our first two visits here. (EDITED later - Although, the rocks can be what you make of them and with goggles and a snorkel you can see what an oasis these rocks are for the sea life that call these rocks home or a safe refuge from predators)
Today's Whimsical Tarot Energy is the "VII of Swords: Making plans becomes problematic. Friends may let you down. Don’t rely too much on others. You can’t lose what’s not yours to begin with. Get everything in writing. When reversed: Pressures are on the rise. Don’t take on too much. Learn from successes and failures of others."
Problems arise in our efforts to make plans and our friends prove to be unreliable. No one better to rely on than ourselves. And the best way to move forward and find success is to break things down into small manageable pieces and complete each small task before moving onto the next. Build upon and off of each one and you will surely cross the finish line so-to-speak.
It's Sunday, August 21, 2016 - we arrived at our jungle paradise around 4pm yesterday, Iberostar Paraiso Beach, just one of the many clubs, if you will, at this Iberostar location.
This is a large spread out resort and so far not making a good impression on us except for its location perhaps. Even the beach is too small and too crowded but heck we're in paradise and I'm going to enjoy it as best I can. Though, I must say I'm not all that excited to be here as when we were in the water I was hit with the sensation/desire and image of being in Serenity, camping somewhere in the heart of nature, communing not only with Spirit but as well as with myself.
Today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Five of Chalices: Three spilled cups lay on the ground in front of our blue and white clad Witch. Her handsome young man stands behind her, offering her a fresh cup. Although, he is positive, supportive, and smiling, she is preoccupied with what has been lost. While a time of sorrow or mourning is normal, don't let it stop you from continuing with your life. Lift yourself up and start over. Trust that your life and your magic will find new balance and you will find peace for yourself."
Don't get stuck in a rut of sadness and negativity, there is much more life and magic ahead of you!
Our room at sunrise.
Our view.
My Tarot Corner.
It's Saturday, August 20, 2016 - left the job, one of the last few times as I really need to get my Spiritual Guidance Counsellor practice set up an going, a few minutes early yesterday to finish getting ready for our flight to Mexico. The first leg of which was flying into Toronto on a "Red Eye".
We sauntered over to the transit station with luggage in tow around 9pm with our flight leaving around 11:30pm. Skytrain was busy, even slow and this continued at the airport with a long line-up at security. However, we made it through and had plenty of time to get to our gate.
The flight was relatively smooth. We didn't much sleep not even a wink and we landed in Toronto around ten minutes to seven and connected with the rest of our party (family) around 8am.
Coffee was a must but first we had to find our gate that had us walking through the maze of the airport so we could transfer from domestic to international. The coffee was great but did nothing to take us out of our sleepy state. And now we are about to take off for the second and last leg of our trip to Mexico, scheduled to arrive in Cancun, 1:30pm local time.
Spirit is and today's Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity. Research. Computers, e-mail. Immature communication. Spying (or "hacking").”
Need to keep my goals simple, well focused and somewhat consistent so that the energy that is used to help me achieve my goals is focused on my clear and simple goal. Otherwise, it is scattered without a single aim and lacks the energy needed to get me to where I need to be.
I am Wizard Oron, Spiritual Guidance Counsellor, my natural state of being , my way of life, my truest passion, my authentic self and the realisation of my own human spirit.
Friday, August 19, 2016 - "7 of Swords"
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - "XVIII The Moon"
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - "XIV Temperance"
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - "4 of Wands"
Monday, August 15, 2016. Since we're heading off to Mexico on Friday evening, we decided to do a light grocery run and do so right here in New Westminster as we did not need all that much.
Soon after we were heading downtown to meet one of the Spanish friends we first met late last month along with two new Spaniards coming for the first time to Vancouver. We had lunch with them at the Fountainhead Pub and then walked along False Creek before parting ways at Main and Terminal around 4:00pm. After hopping off the train we stopped in at Tim Horton's for an iced cappuccino.
The rest of the afternoon we relaxed. I read a few more pages of The Wizard Within, took a few notes of what inspires me in the book so I can apply it to my life, my state of being and embrace more of my intrinsic human spirit, that is coming out of hibernation more and more each day.
My dreams and thoughts last night were very interesting as I produced mental images of what I read from The Wizard Within and there were a mixture of people in them from people I've never seen before, to the Spaniards, to a person or two that I work with and maybe even a family member or two as well. Before awaking I was struggling with speaking Spanish.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is “II The Intuitive: To be true to oneself, one must know oneself. Looking within for answers. Meditation. Intuition. Exploring that which is normally hidden.”
Now that I'm reading The Wizard Within, I have a much better understanding of the Tarot and the energy it brings forth with whichever deck I may be using. I find it very fascinating to feel the energy of each card and each deck I use. And today is no different, “II The Intuitive" is asking me to get to know myself better especially through the use of meditation and in trusting my intuition more.
And something new yet not really new is "Exploring that which is normally hidden”, as it is no longer hidden and besides is always there, most of us are just blind to it and this quite simply is the "TRUTH". The truth about our human spirit, and how to connect with it, with each other again and even ourselves, especially ourselves so that we can then be better able to use our newfound knowledge and freedom to assist others in discovering the truth, thus empowering them enough so that they can empower themselves along with empowering others.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, August 14, 2016. A relaxing morning led to an afternoon at the beach that led to an easy meal courtesy of Wendy's and their Summer Berry Salads that led to catching the tail end of the New Westminster Pride Festival the River Market Summer Night Market that made for a complete day. Yet, I still managed to read many more pages from "The Wizard Within"
Speaking of reading, I managed to very much relax and read a few articles out of a couple of my favourite magazines--Sage Woman and Witches & Pagans while at the beach. We spent about three hours soaking up the sun at Wreck before returning home.
Albert Thor, the author of "The Wizard Within" has really written an eye opening and spirit awakening book. And last night the 20 odd pages that I read really hit home and has fully awakened my slumbering spirit. I fell asleep with many a phrase from the book coursing through my mind and that found their way into my subconscious and my dreams. Now I understand the many comments that people have made about this book and I echo all of them. And I haven't even finished reading the book!
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Wands: Focusing attention on something. Reaching for a goal from a possibly unsteady foundation.”
Sometimes we are filled with so much strength from spiritually infused courage and solid convictions about our goals and our reaching them that we go for it from a possibly unsteady foundation. This does not mean that we will fail but we may trip or fall along the way but still find success from/for our efforts. Although it is best to start from a steady footing, if the timing is right but we're not quite on solid ground, reaching for our goals now could be the best way to achieve them.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Saturday, August 13, 2016. Last night as I was wrapping things up and getting ready for bed the Wildwood Tarot called out me so I knew that this morning I'd be working with this deck.
I slept rather well although I did get up a and walk around a couple of times even going out on to the deck to cool off a little bit. But the night air was still felt warm even with me being shirtless.
I awoke and slipped out of bed close to 7am and got on with my morning, didn't get to do much or even have a chance to think about walking down to the park as the other person in the household awoke so my alone time was cut short.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is "10 The Wheel: The Wheel has turned; change is at hand. In all nature there is a time and tide. The cyclic laws of birth, death and rebirth are ever revolving and, without change, all things stagnate. How you deal with this change is the issue here. Within the tangled and tightly woven fabric of chance you have the power to make a difference. By your own actions you can change your life. You are not a prisoner of fate, but an integral part of it. Remember, this is not a dress rehearsal! Life is what happens to you while you are waiting for it to begin. Whether on the surface the change appears to be for better or for worse, welcome it, be at peace with it and take control of your actions within it. All things must pass."
Points that stand out from "10 The Wheel" is that none of us "are not a prisoner of fate, but an integral part of it" and that "this is not a dress rehearsal! Life is what happens to you while you are waiting for it to begin". From my perspective, "10 The Wheel" is letting us know that we must be an active part of the cycle of change that occurs in of our lives. So "Whether on the surface the change appears to be for better or for worse, welcome it, be at peace with it and take control of your actions within it."
Let's be change, let's make change a state of being so that we can shape and mold it as best we can to our own liking. Let's embrace change so it happens more within us than outside of us. Yes, this may be hard to do and look like an insurmountable challenge but it's possible and made ever more possible when we recognize our power to take control of it and never yield our power, the power that we always have within us, to outside forces that are likely beyond our control.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Friday, August 12, 2016. Sleep was a bit interrupted last night to the point where I got out of bed and walked around our apartment and at one point staring out the patio door trying to figure out what the lone person was doing. He was seemingly mesmerized by something at the curb as he was standing on the street and looking down at where the street met the sidewalk and he was slowly shuffling his feet and moving at a snail's pace along that small section of street.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “Youth of Swords: Curiosity. Research. Computers, e-mail. Immature communication. Spying (or "hacking").”
"Curiosity" keeps me going and each time I awake I want to evolve ever more and learn something new. I want to get to know Spirit more intimately and am curious as to how life as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor will unfold once I get fully underway in this new role or perhaps old role that I've worked as for more than a millennia.
"Immature communication" was the name of the game near the tail end of the job shift today. Even I at one engaged in it as my stress and anger levels shot through the roof with the immature behaviour of a few co-workers. I avoided the term childish as everyone can behave poorly or immaturely at one time or another so labelling it as childish is not accurate in my view.
"Computers, e-mail" as well as other quick forms of communication enable you and I to communicate with one another and depending on what application we use the communication is instant. And such technology also allows many people and their chosen careers to very mobile with some even crossing continents and oceans while working. Besides that, they've really expanded our horizons and opened up a world of infinite possibilities.
Looking out the window not only did the glorious moon catch my attention but so did the colours of pride reflected on the building down the street. Couldn't grab a good photo of the moon with my phone but thought this was a decent photo of those colours of pride on display here in New Westminster.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, August 11, 2016. Hhhmmm...what do I want to say...dreams were good and continuing the theme of being more career related as in my spiritual career and only one thought about the job. And I did not want to awake and get out of bed for the job. But look forward to getting up and getting to work as Spiritual Guidance Counsellor...soon, oh, so, very soon.
Spirit is and today's Tarot Energy that flipped out of the deck while I was shuffling it, is the “Man of Cups: An emotional adventurer. Tendency to want to emotionally rescue others. Drawn to emotional crises."
While it is important to have emotions and let our emotions rule once in a while we must also know when to close the door on our emotions so-to-speak so that we do not get drawn into the emotional crises of others. Empathy is a great approach that enables us to get to the heart of the matter and pull the emotions away from it so it becomes clearer and more easily handled. And not handled by us so much as it should be handled by those going through the crisis. The best solution for them is the one best discovered by themselves.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016. I've got to get more in tune with my dreams and make an effort to have a book and pen beside the bed so I can record as many dreams and thoughts as I can. I remember having some great dreams last night but do not really remember any of them. Drat! And another thing that I find difficult is to actually get down on paper what I want to get down on paper. I'll need to work my way through this little hang up of mine where I tend to forget as soon as I try to write something down especially in the middle of the night.
I awoke slightly before the alarm but sure wanted to stay in bed instead of getting up to go the job. And I'm quite comfortable with my intention to quit this job so I can grow into being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor. I'm not so much quitting a job as I am growing and evolving into a better person.
I changed my voicemail greeting today as I noticed a couple of missed calls and my immediate thought was, "They didn't leave a message. What does my voicemail greeting sound like?" It was an old greeting that I should have changed a couple of years ago. Better late than never. And with a quick search on the net, I noticed that the number that called me has been marked as an unsafe caller...nothing to get excited about and a reminder that we have to keep our eyes open.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is “XVII The Star: Spirit is Real. Hope. Serenity. Clarity. Having faith in an underlying or overlying spirit. A dream becomes real.”
A reminder that "Spirit is Real" and if you look around you are likely to notice Spirit is everywhere you look even in places you might least expect it which for me is at my job. Spirit was most certainly present today and always has been I just needed to shift my focus.
"Clarity" comes from being true and authentic. Be the and let the real you out into the world for all to see. It might not be easy, could be a little painful but your mind will be free and clear and cobweb free.
"Having faith in an underlying or overlying spirit" comes from experiencing or seeing Spirit firsthand, noticing that Spirit exists everywhere and permeates all aspects of life and every atom of our being.
"A dream becomes real" from making an effort to pursue your most cherished and passionate goals. We cannot simply rely on luck, wishful thinking or relying on someone else to make it happen, we make our dreams happen and if we don't succeed the first time, let's try it again.
I do indeed know and have no doubt, "Spirit is Real". "Clarity" is for sure what I'm experiencing right at this very moment and have been for the past week. My mind, my thoughts, my goals, my intuition are very clear and very well focused. And I most definitely have "faith in an underlying or overlying spirit" for my dream has become real.
And more so because I am spending more time and attention on my blog(s) and website and as well as really identifying with my true identity and authentic self--Wizard Oron, Spiritual Guidance Counsellor at your service. Everyday I'm doing my best to look at and study my website to if I need to make changes to it so it's more attractive, legible and enticing. I really do believe that I have something genuine and worthwhile to offer.
I'm grounded, connected with Spirit, level-headed, objective, non-judgemental and someone who refuses to categorize or label people. You are who you are and there is no need for me to compare or analyze you as to what category you might fall into or what label I can place on you. I simply want to connect with you spirit to spirit and have a conversation with you should you want to find, discover, reconnect, remember, and/or have a stronger connection to and relationship with Spirit and discover your authentic self in the process.
And there is "Serenity" the state or quality of being calm, serene, at peace and the whole reason behind the name I gave to my camper van as I find her to be a place where I experience "Serenity". Speaking of Serenity, my camper van I made a quick visit to her yesterday during lunch and how serene I was feeling eating lunch in my beautiful van.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Spent my free time last night working out a few bugs on my website as well as changing a few colours so pages are more legible. Happy with the results thus far. I'm also going to re-work a couple of pages to better reflect me as I am today. Since, I'm more confident in myself and in working on the website I want to make the changes myself.
I slept rather well and am having more personal and less outside work related thoughts and dreams during the night. My dreams seem to be more reflective of me as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor and Tarot Intuitive. I have more dreams of campgrounds, highways and people, all of whom I think I will come to meet in the coming days, weeks, months and years...people I inspire through my blogs, tweets, instagrams and also clients who seek out my services.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “4 of Wands: Setting the Stage. Opening night finally arrives. A venture has been established. Celebrating initial achievements."
"A venture has been established", absolutely. And I was "Celebrating initial achievements" during a short drive back to the job office as well as on the way home from that job that I will soon quit. Need to focus more time and attention on Spiritual Guidance Counselling and Tarot Readings. I have to continue expanding the life I'm creating as well as living the life I'm creating. I'm embracing positive energy and living, accepting and embracing change and enrichment of my life through a more loving and empathetic attitude and outlook on life and accepting my goals and dreams as not only real and worthy of pursuing but already manifested here in the physical world.
Before crawling into bed last night I noticed that three people liked or re-tweeted my tweet about the last two day's Tarot Energies. How wonderful and humbling this is for me and this is not the first time either, it's happened before. I've just been too busy to take notice and that is a loss on my part. Well no more. So thank you to Liz Spitzer, Liam Jenkinson, and Cosmic Goddess.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Monday, August 8, 2016. Had a great day yesterday. We met some friends for lunch, or breakfast for lunch at Denny's and then sat and watched Star Trek Beyond with them at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas on Burrard Street before parting company. On our way back home we dropped off a belated birthday gift to another friend and did our weekly grocery run.
The last few days have been very joyous, happy, loving and positive and today has been no different. My energy is continuously being nurtured and strengthened by Spirit. You see I'm creating my life as best as I can in the most positive and constructive way possible. I believe, know and not simply expect but have no hesitations or doubt with the fact that I'm working as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor; am debt free and have no debts; quit my job; receive and work with about 5 to 7 clients per day; earn $500 to $1100 per week, travel around North America in Serenity and inspire people along the way; and have completed and have fully operational, my model railroad...It Is Done! It Is Manifest!
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “6 of Cups: Happy Birthday. Fond memories. A gift given in friendship or love.”
Guess it doesn't have to be a birthday for a reason to be a celebratory mood but the mood and the energy of the day fills me with the feeling, the idea that it's a birthday celebration type of day. The gift of peace, light, love, and empathy is freely flowing around and through us, we just have to open ourselves up it so we can make it a part of the fabric of our beings.
Each day is a gift and a birthday of sorts as we are once again able to get out and learn about, learn to appreciate, learn to celebrate the gift of life even as hard as sometimes can be.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Sunday, August 7, 2016. We had a late night dinner and got to bed what is late for us, 11:30pm but we had a fun evening proving how nice it is to have friends and that we can and should simply be ourselves.
And with having gone to bed so late, I slept through the entire not and did not crawl out of bed until almost 7:30am, it's been awhile since I've done that...feels nice to sleep in.
Spirit Is and today's Pagan Tarot Energy is the "Ten of Pentacles: Our Witch is a little surprised by her altar. What was supposed to be a place of serenity and contemplation has become overrun with magick items and tools. Now that she has as much as she ever wanted, she realizes that she really doesn't want it all. As she starts packing some things away, she is able to see herself in the mirror. In that reflection she saw what she was searching for all along. The physical world is a truly amazing and wonderful place. Sights, sounds, textures, tastes...these are all good things to have in your life. Enjoy them when you have them. However, if they start overrunning your actual life, covering up your spiritual life like the magickal tools buried our Witch's altar, you might want to clear away some stuff so that you can find yourself and always know where your centre is at."
I've been thinking about reducing the amount of possessions I have over the past couple of days. Still have too much stuff collecting a whole lot of dust and that I never look at or use for that matter. And besides that we're breathing in all that dust as well. Need to part with more books and magazines and cannot be nostalgic about it either. And even clothes and shoes...too many items kicking around that I hardly wear so why have them? And I'm going to one way or another move into Serenity, my camper van...this has to happen even if I do so part-time or off and on I need to utilize my home away from home and since I value her as my spiritual oasis, my place of "Serenity" this makes so much sense for me to do.
Additionally, I've become more focused on spiritual matters than anything physical and as part of this I tweaked a few things on my website and blog, namely separating the services I offer, Spiritual Guidance Counselling is now separate from Tarot Readings (under the heading What's Your Tarot?) and I'm accepting donations for both, I have suggested donations, one of which is "Pay It Forward" so the option is yours. I will tweak things a little bit more on the website which is by the way, www.wizardoron.ca and will take another look at running ads on Google as I realize I erred on what I was advertising and where I was directing the ads.
So with this new sense of spirit and spiritual connection I've refocused my energies and been much more precise with my aims and goals and look forward to seeing where this renewed sense of energy and this "Cosmic Shift" will take me.
You see, I'd much rather work for myself and I'm asking for your help in making this happen. If you or anyone you know needs a "Spiritual Guidance Counsellor" or if you or anyone you know would like to find out, "What's Your Tarot?" please give me a shout. This all can be done in person or online via email or Skype as it's all about the energy we share not the distance that separates that is key.
I give thanks to the "Ten of Pentacles" making an appearance today and the new sense of spirit I have.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Saturday, August 6, 2016. A cool and crisp summer morning here in New Westminster. The season may be summer but going outdoors and feeling the cool even cold wind made me think it was already Fall. The rising sun was as bright and beautiful as always but provided no heat as I sat in the park with Pagan Tarot. But many of us were still out enjoying the beautiful early morning sunrise.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the "Ten of Chalices: In this happy scene, our Witch, her young man, her grandmother, her daughter, the priest and priestess who initiated her, and her dear friends are gathered in a formal toast of thanksgiving. Her friends wear special coloured robes representing the elements (yellow for air, red for fire, green for earth, and blue for water). A rainbow overhead, puppies, kittens, babies, and flowers add to a scene that couldn't be happier. If your life isn't fulfilled with puppies and flowers, if you're not surrounded by the people who matter most to you, plan a party and invite them over. If you don't have a particular event to celebrate, celebrate the general abundance and beauty of life and each other. By telling others how special they are to you, you'll open the door for your own happiness. Everyone needs a love fest once in a while. Make it happen."
Today, "Ten of Chalices" is asking us to celebrate the gift and beauty of life, to celebrate the love, joy, friendship and happiness that abounds in life when we live it fully, honestly, authentically and to the best of our abilities especially when we actively create the lives we wish to live. Throw a party, cherish the present and spread good cheer this day.
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Friday, August 5, 2016. What a difference a day makes! And not even a day. When I continued reading "Wizard Within" and read some "tweets" (from @PitchingTheWoo) the reflections I had and the energy I was feeling from yesterday's Tarot, "XVI Revelation" melted away and I was left with a renewed mindset, if I can call it that. Feelings of "a necessary destruction of the status quo" quite simply, disappeared, as if I never had them.
My dreams from last night although, now faded from memory were uplifting and inspiring and I awoke feeling fully engaged and filled with Spirit, upbeat and ready for the day ahead.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy is the “9 of Coins: Rewards. Enjoying the fruits of your labour. Well-deserved enjoyment.”
From about 9:00pm I came up and repeated a few affirmations followed by what I read from one particular tweet from @PitchingTheWoo, "It is done. It is manifest", which is I do believe, a quote from a woman named Cady, "H. Emilie Cady" to be exact. And how great I feel. And how I feel so much at ease, comfortable, peaceful, relaxed...full of faith (and not blind faith but rather faith based on experience, wisdom, and love) and understanding, love and empathy.
I do not want to say that I feel absolutely perfect but right at this very moment I feel very content, present moment awareness, feel the absolute presence and power of now...unfettered bliss.
This is the “9 of Coins" at its best!
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
Thursday, August 4th, 2016. More odd dreams yet When I awoke and wanted to recall the last I was having it went poof and disappeared. But I know for certain that the dreams I was having were uplifting and revolved around me being a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor.
Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy 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.”
Although I had these wonderful dreams I have a great sense that today's Tarot Energy, “XVI Revelation" is leading me to spill the beans, so-to-speak about my long held desire to live in my camper van, part of the time at least. This may not be taken so well by some. But I see it as a good way to use my van. Kind of fun although I'd be a bit nervous about doing it. Urban camping or boondocking after all however many people are doing it here in the metro Vancouver region.
But what can I say? I want to do it!
And although this is a bit hard for me to swallow, perhaps, and it's more likely to happen than not, I may be looking at "A necessary destruction of the status quo." My status quo...
...this idea came to me last night during a spell of semi-consciousness or so I think I was somewhat awake...the notion that some things in my life might come a little bit loose...
...bumps in the road...and all I can do is be prepared and face head on whatever comes my way...and besides I need to face the truth about myself and the consequences of my actions...
Thank You Spirit.
Namaste.
