Sunset at Wreck Beach.
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.
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"
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