'VII The Chariot' and Enjoying the Highs of Life While Basking in the Bounty of Nature

Sunday, July 3, 2016.  We had a great day yesterday.  We hit the beach, Wreck Beach after a relaxing morning of tossing around ideas about what to do.  The beach was not very busy, maybe Canada Day wore people out or the weather being a bit deceiving.  We almost did not decide on the beach as the weather was cool and cloudy when we left home.

We sat on the beach for a few hours, having a brief conversation with a couple of acquaintances we met a few years back and we also chatted with someone new.  And so we made perhaps a new friend meeting him for a late dinner even.  Very cool!

Slept very last night even with the night long dream of mazes running through my mind with a co-worker or two even popping into them.  My partner appeared here and there but they were mostly about me trying to find my way through this glass maze to my Spiritual Guidance Counsellor office so I could meet with people.  My office was at the centre of this intricate maze of glass where it was hard to tell which way was up, down, or sideways.  It was a cool dream albeit a confusing one...but I found my office then saw myself sitting under Serenity's awning conversing with someone I don't recall ever meeting or knowing.

I forced myself to get out of bed around 7:30am as I felt like I'd be sleeping the day away if I didn't and even with taking my eye mask off and the earplugs out of my ears I was falling back to sleep as I lay there trying to get out of bed...and I'm still feeling groggy and it's 20 minutes before 9.

Spirit Is and today's Tarot Energy 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).”

This weekend is all about enjoying the highs of life as we hiked with friends on Canada, met someone who we to become good friends with and today we had brunch with two more friends and a nice leisurely stroll and relaxing conversation along the beach below Point Grey Road in Vancouver.

After departing from our visit we strolled along 4th Avenue and simply enjoyed the beautiful day as we made our down the avenue first stopping for an afternoon iced Americano before a stop at Jackson Meats and a final stop at Seven Seas Fish Market.  Our drive home was uneventful and quicker than I thought.  The only downside to the day is the large fire in Burns Bog...very disappointing to see the smoke billowing into the sky from our bedroom window.

I'm somewhat in good control of my life and during our visit today I understood that I'm a teacher as much as a Spiritual Guidance Counsellor and will teach people about spirituality and the freedom gained from freeing our spirits from the ingrained teachings we've all received about how we should and are expected to live our lives.  Otherwise, we are deemed not normal if we decide to live our lives in a contrary fashion.

Thank You Spirit.

Namaste.

The 'Knight of Arrows, Hawk' and the 'Seven of Bows, Clearance'

Thursday, March 13th, 2015.  We hit the beach last night to catch the sunset and although the temperatures are warm during the height of the day they cool off rather quickly as the sun begins setting and getting closer to the horizon.  It was a nice time of soaking up the sounds of the crashing waves against the sand as well as hearing the earth breathe as I closed my eyes and listened with my soul and spirit.  We ate a nice peanut butter and jam sandwich while enjoying the beach and then hit McDonalds for a quick meal, a nice healthy salad with grilled chicken.

Yesterday's visiting Tarot is the "Knight of Arrows, Hawk: A quicksilver messenger of fate, the Hawk can help and support you to see through layers of doubt and uncertainty to the problem at the heart of the matter.  Be swift and subtle and use your common sense to progress.  Heroism, Disputation, Subtlety, Clear-sightedness, Impetuosity, Anger, Holding a grudge, Valour."

And this card evoke feelings of action, of doing, of getting on with being who I am instead of pretending to be someone I'm not.

Sleep last night was quite decent and I awoke surprised as I was not expecting to hear the alarm when it sounded.  I felt as if I had another hour or two of sleep.  Alas, it was the alarm and time to get out of bed.

Today's visiting Tarot is the "Seven of Bows, Clearance: All things must change and evolve, and however well prepared or carefully constructed your tools and skills, challenges and obstacles may require rethinking and relearning.  Bows wear out and eventually fracture under constant use, stress and tension.  Arrows warp through damp and strenuous flexing and lose their strength and accuracy.  Change is a natural part of the process of renewal although it can be painful (pain brings change and change brings pain), it must be seen as a positive turn of the Wheel and necessary for new life to begin.  Welcoming the clearing of the old and worn and preparing the ground for new growth is vital.  New shoots and spring saplings will be starved of light and nutrients in the soil if the ground is not cleared.  Old boughs and stumps should be removed to ease the process of saying goodbye to a tool or concept that has outlived its practical life.  By allowing the passing of the old and clearing of the ground to take place with an element of welcoming and acceptance of change, the feelings of relief and poignancy may aid the healing process, giving comfort."

I welcome and accept change as I learn new skills, develop new talents, trust my intuition more and move further along on the spiritual path that is closer and truer to my nature.  Yes, change can be frightening and painful however if we take a step back and look at the larger picture we gain a better understanding of why this change is necessary and why it's taking place now.

Let us embrace change so we can move on, breathe easier and focus on the important things in life.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

'20 The Great Bear'

Sunday, June 7, 2015.  Kitchen renovations are frustrating, time consuming, and difficult to handle as the kitchen is truly the heart of the home.  It's amazing how not having a kitchen can create such chaos in a home.  A small condo and a kitchen renovation are an almost impossible project to undertake.  We have a living and dining area that are now home to a refrigerator, stove/range, dishwasher and everything that was neatly stored and out of sight in the kitchen cupboards.  We barely have a path to walk through where we can access the den and/or sofa should we wish to attempt to sit and relax in this, dare I say, mess.

In the end it should all prove to be worthwhile as we'll have solid wood cupboards that fit and meet our needs and the rest of our condo to live in and enjoy without having to compete with appliances, dishes, pots and pans and food.

Thank You Spirit.

We took advantage of the sunny hot weather as the cabinet installer finished assembling all of the cabinets mid-afternoon, and made our way to the beach--the earliest we've ever been to the beach.  The previous early date was July 1st.  The beach was crowded but we still found room to flop ourselves down on the sand to relax and enjoy the ambiance that Wreck Beach has to offer.  The water is cold however, one of us still managed to dive in and enjoy a brief swim, it was not me and even later in the summer I seldom find that the water temperature is seldom comfortable enough for me to take a plunge and enjoy it.

One great side effect of going to the beach and the hike to get there from the car is the great night's sleep I enjoy.  I've hardly slept past 4am  the previous two evenings however last night I fell asleep quickly and didn't open my eyes until past 6:30am.  Beautiful.  After a morning cup of coffee and meditating with Tarot I made my way to the gym.  Twenty minutes later I was back home.  A few of arrived at the regular opening time to find the doors locked and after twenty minutes of waiting and conversing we left deciding to leave the gym for another time.

Spirit Is and today's visiting Tarot is "20 The Great Bear: The only thing in life that is assured is that, if you wait long enough, it will change.  How you survive that change and who you are after it is up to you.  The major element in this process is judgement of yourself and others.  This may relate to an assessment regarding a personal matter or situation, and could be linked to the process of forgiving.  It may also relate to a group or social decision.  In the process of judgement, both as an individual and on the universal level, honesty is the key.  Be honest, be forgiving, be patient, but most of all, be assured change is at hand.  Remember, the universe has a long memory.  Nothing is ever forgotten."

It's time to embrace and direct the change that's coming into our lives.  Change is afoot and it's not the time to challenge or avoid it but instead work with this change allowing it to inspire us to become the best that we can be as we progress through life with new vigor and spiritual understanding of who we are and where our lives need to go.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

The 3 of Swords and the 2 of Coins

Thursday, August 1st, 2014.  Well, I missed a day.  We hit the beach as soon as I got off work and drove an hour to get there.  It’s worth the effort though on most occasions when the true “Wreck Beach” crowd is as it’s peaceful, tranquil and soothing to the spirit.

Yesterday was a good day as I accomplished a day, almost two days worth of work, having to process orders to accommodate the long weekend.

Thank You Spirit.

Yesterday’s visiting Tarot Card is the “3 of Swords: The Wreckage.  Feeling heavy-hearted after an emotional storm.  Feeling hurt or betrayed.”

Today, I understand the “3 of Swords” better than I did yesterday although I do still have to make a call to someone from my past that I’d really rather not make but I’ll do it later this evening.  But today I faced some facts about myself that lightened my spirit and really improved my overall mood and understanding of my life.  Facing the truth honestly makes it less painful and easier to work through and/or overcome.

Today’s visiting Tarot Card is the “2 of Coins: Tai Chi.  Flexibility.  “Going with the flow”.  Living in tune with your environment.”

I need to spend more time in meditation and with Spirit.  I need to work more balance and harmony into my life by “Going with the flow”.  I’m in a pretty good place now and should simply spend some time enjoying myself and what my situation in life allows.  I’ve come to understand my own life and the flow of my own personal energy and likely the best way to work with it as I become more self-sufficient, self-reliant, and self-employed.  As an example, I know that I need to work at my current job until I am absolutely debt-free unless of course, Spirit has other plans for me.  However, I understand that I have some karmic debt to pay as well so I’m embracing my jog and going with the flow so that my bank account is more in the black than in the red.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

Man of Coins and the 7 of Cups

Yesterday was beach day, Wreck Beach at that!  We arrived around 10:30 and left around 3:30.  We got a bit too much Sun though.  I did apply sunscreen but not enough and I apparently missed a spot, my back, oh and my ankles.  We made it home and had a quick visit from a friend; dinner was interrupted so we ended up eating out again minus the friend who had plans to be downtown for the Canada Day Fireworks.  We caught a glimpse of some fireworks here in New Westminster.

Thank You Spirit.

Spirit Is and today’s visiting Tarot Card is the Man of Coins: Responsible and hardworking.  Reliable.  Dependable.”  And today’s Foundation Card for the card of the day is the 7 of Cups: The Bookstore.  Choosing between different approaches.  Contemplating choices when you should be acting.”

Dreams can be realized however some hard work is most times required to see our dreams become reality.  I need to be responsible and hardworking and making real and serious choices about my future.  I need to have some better plans in place so that I can seriously contemplate and take advantage of any opportunities that come my way.

Yes, I dream of a life in an RV so this has got to be on my agenda.  I’ve been dreaming about this for over two decades so I need to make it a reality somehow and some way.  I need a good plan, a fairly solid foundation to work with.  I’ve got to organize myself on paper to see where I’m at and where I want to be going, as well as at least an inkling of an idea of how to get there.

Thank You Spirit.

Blessed Be.

A Perfect Summer Weekend

What a perfect summer weekend we had.  The weather was so inviting that we had ourselves one heck of a busy but ever so worthwhile weekend spent at the beach, on a bike ride and doing a hike.

On Friday evening, as the job day came to a close we drove on over to and made our way down to Wreck Beach.  This a perfect beach to recharge one's soul and spirit.  The energy is calm, relaxing, and serene.  Friday, August 10th saw a visit from the "Ace of Wands".

Saturday, I had a visit from "I The Magician" and we spent Saturday riding the Fort to Fort Trail out in Fort Langley, BC.  We spent two hours or so on the trail enjoying the many views that the trail has to offer.  Fort Langley is also home to a Parks Canada historic site and Fort Langley is claimed to be the birthplace of the province of British Columbia.

On Sunday, "XII The Hanged Man".  Around 9:30 we set out with a friend on a day trip to Squamish so we could hike the world famous Stawamus Chief, an intermediate hike that tests ones strength and endurance many a time but rewards the effort with striking views of Howe Sound and the city of Squamish.  The Stawamus Chief Park has something for everyone and almost anyone can enjoy this adventurous hike.

Now we did not get home until around after 7pm and we continued our visit with our friend as we sat and relaxed and recovered from our day's hike.  A tiring hike to say the least but ever so worthwhile when the view atop fill your eyes.  Lunch atop this granite monolith is a must and the wildlife always welcomes you to share a morsel or two of what eating with them.  nuts always work.

A good night's rest was had last night and although I awoke to use the bathroom in the wee hours of the night and opened my eyes again around 5:30am I fell asleep until just a few minutes after 6:00am.  I slipped out of bed and got on with my day.  Today's visiting Tarot card is the "5 of Swords" and I'm still trying to decipher exactly what this visit represents today.

Spirit Is.

Blessed Be.