When You Can Sense a New Path Opening
I am sensing a new path opening to me. Its been coming for a few days now, well actually I suppose, years, is more honest and real. With all the healing I’ve done, and thought I had done, there is another HUGE piece of my Masterpiece yet to be unveiled and explored.
This also fits in with our topic of Intuition as it has been my Intuition that has been speaking to me of this new path. I’ll share a new way Intuition can communicate, through visions and symbolism.
Today I keep seeing a door of sorts off to my left which diverges from my usual path into a dark forest full of pink blossoms of many varieties. Whenever there is healing to be done there always seems to be a forest for me. Yes, there is symbolism associated with this…:)
Forests can represent the unknown, emotions, the unconscious, and the feminine. In fact each of these applies to my situation on one level or another. The forest I am encountering does not feel scary exactly, simply curious, deep, new, and refreshing. I can feel the fresh, musty, cool air of the forest on my face. It smells ready to accept a new visitor. My Intuition tells me if I choose to enter this space I will find beauty and such healing and freedom here.
The color of the flowers, pink, light pink to be exact, represent love, beauty, self-worth, order, and protection from violence or aggression. Flowers symbolize birth, growth, connection, unity, generosity, and love. There are specific meanings associated with specific flowers, but I just see flowers in general, nothing specific. Sounds like a pretty great place huh. 
I know it is also no coincidence (as I no longer believe in coincidences) that the current season is Spring, the season of birth and growth; nor probably that within the next 2 months, I’ll be giving birth to our fourth child. Each of my children has brought intense healing of some sort.
I’m scared however. I’m scared of what I’ll discover about myself and mostly I think I’m scared about who I will discover I am and how I’ll need/want to express this in the world once I’ve shed light on this part of me. I’m still excited to find out and so I’ll still step onto this path, lantern and treasure chest in hand, and begin my new journey.
I’m so grateful for the treasures I have which will aide me on my journey and am anticipating discovering some new treasures as well. I’ve always been fascinated by pirates and magic and WOW do I get to engage both of those aspects of me on these journeys I take. I love working on/within me, to heal and remember who I truly am. This time is going to be Spectacular.
How about you? Are you embarking on any healing journeys right now? Are you looking for some assistance or guidance? I’d love to help. I’ve done this once or twice before.
Wishing you Peace and Joy this day!
Jessica
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Tarot Readings and Intuition
It appears I’m doing a smallish series on Intuition all of a sudden…I hope you’re ready and excited!! I know I am!!
As yesterday was the first day of Spring, Ostara, I chose to do a special Tarot reading for myself to kind of glean some “thoughts” from my Guides and Love ( I think I have decided to call “God”, “Goddess”, etc. “Love” as that is the only human word I can seem to use to describe this Being without feeling wriggly and “off”.) about the current “state” of my life and where I am on my path. I wanted to know if I was following my path well and if there was room for improvement. I can tell this pretty generally by looking at my toes (did you know your toes can tell MUCH about what is going on in your life right now??? I’ll write more about that soon. ), but I wanted more specifically.
My awesome sister-in-law (Thank you Sharon!!!) shared a book with me at Winter Solstice time called Tarot for All Seasons by Christine Jette. I’ve been reading and using it for special seasonal readings since. I really like it because it helps make a bit more sense out of the cards. For each season there is a specific spread, or way of laying the Tarot cards out, that will help you discover certain information about your life at the time. Spring is a season of Metamorphosis and change. So the spread I did last night was in the “shape” of a butterfly as butterflies symbolize metamorphosis, change, transformation. Spring is a time to start taking action on the dreams and plans you make over the dreaming cocoonish winter months.
The Metamorphosis spread included six cards, each representing a different aspect of your life…Health, Good Fortune, Confidence, Career, Relationships, and Metamorphosis or the promise of change. The first five cards tell your story of now. The Metamorphosis card describes how, if you attend to these ideas, the beautiful new you will emerge, spread your wings, and fly.
So as I did my reading I just kept getting more and more affirmation about who I now know I am. I am beginning to grasp, grab hold of, who I am; beginning to embrace her. The reading I did helped to strengthen this embrace, to help me see how it is solidifying and isn’t just a figment of my imagination. I am REAL.
This beautiful butterfly emerging from her cocoon is real.
I need to continue to keep on Trusting and moving forward. I no longer need to retreat into my cave, my ficticious safe place. I can keep taking steps forward and opening more and more to my life and Love (who we all really are), no matter how tentative my steps. I can Trust the feelings, inklings I have, my Intuition, about each of these things. And if I do???? My life will Thrive and Prosper in ways I never dreamed. I need to only Trust my self, my heart, BE who I AM, acknowledge my gifts and talents for what they are and not as faults, and use them as such.
All along, all the searching I’ve done to find myself, and I was right here all the time, waiting with a patient, loving, and knowing smile.
I know you have what it takes to find this about Your Self as well. I would be elated to help you, nurture you, along on your journey if you’d like.
I was always afraid of Tarot cards. I was taught they were dangerous and the devil. I no longer choose to believe this. They have helped me in so many ways and to understand and have affirmation about so many things in my life. They’ve helped me come back, remember who I am. They are a delicious tool for growth. There are so many different kinds, you need only find what works best for you; what seems to fit you.
The Tarot cards I found that light me up are called Shadowscapes by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore. I LOVE them. I love the art, the poetic descriptions, the subject matter (fairies and gods and goddesses and they are watercolors and the sea, mermaids, etc.) They are me and I knew it when I first saw them. Find something that sings to you.
There are also Oracle cards. Oracle cards work in the same way, there are just fewer cards in the deck. The Tarot deck is 78 cards. The Oracle decks I have seem to have around 44 cards in them. The first set of Oracle cards I purchased are called Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals by Jamie Sams and David Carson. I truly believe animals speak to us, if we just pay attention to them. I will write more on this topic later as well.
I also own another Oracle deck called Divine Guidance by Cheryl Lee Harnish. These cards are created with Fractal Art and the art itself speaks to your very soul, literally. If you are on Facebook, Cheryl has another Oracle deck you can try out right on her page called Path of the Soul Destiny Cards. I check in with them everyday with the question…”What do I most need to know today?” Its as simple as that.
When purchasing cards, they usually come with a manual or companion which explains Tarot or the Oracle cards, different spreads you can try, and a description of what each card’s meaning is. This is only a suggested meaning. You need to check in with yourself, your Intuition, and pay attention to what it is telling you. This is the most important part. Often what I find is some particular aspect of the suggested meaning will stick out for me.
I am me and you are you. My Path is mine. Your Path is yours. You need to do what works for you, discover what you need to know, what your Path is.
Whew. I think that was great for today! What do you think??? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and, if you’d like, receive a FREE 10 minute Tarot or Oracle card reading!
Wishing you an Enchanting and Affirming day!!!
Trusting Your Intuition
Lately I’ve had rather strong intuitive feelings. They aren’t blow me over intense, but my heart just knows. I’ll have questions about things in my life and all of a sudden one day I’ll just know, like rock solid know. This is a newish feeling for me. Then my brain starts talking me out of it with it’s incessant “Yes, but…” or “What if you’re wrong and people point it out to you and you have to admit you’re wrong?” and lots of other doubting questions. I’ve noticed though, that if I remember and choose to check in with my heart (and everytime I do) I get an absolute “Yes“.
You see, this post came about today partly because I live in Wisconsin. Usually this time of year there is still snow on the ground and the possibility of more coming. Some years, on the First Day of Spring, as it is today, there are buds and flowers attempting to show their beautiful and promising faces. THIS year however, today, the First Day of Spring, feels like the First Day of Summer, and it has felt that way for over a week now. Its unprecedented, it has us all thrown for a loop and our heads whirling. It also, has many people worried and waiting for snow and freezing temperatures and such to return and kill off our happy feelings and the beauty peeking around us.
I’ve spent my whole life being afraid of the “kill”. This year, this feels very much like FEAR to me and I will not give in. If I’m wrong, I’m wrong and will most likely be disappointed, but something tells me this is just “it”. This year winter, which never really seemed to arrive anyway, is over and gone and this gorgeous weather that has taken its place is here to stay for us to revel in and enjoy every ounce of.
This year, this strange year, I’m choosing to trust my intuition and to be grateful and optimistic. I figure its also great practice for me, along with all the other practice I’m getting, in learning to Trust and Believe. My tarot cards and the animals returning and going about their regular Spring business tell me the same thing…It’s time Jessica, life is Boundless, Unlimited; Trust, Believe, Know. This doesn’t only apply to the weather either.
So today, The First Day of Spring, this season of new beginnings, birth, and promise, what will you choose? Is your life Boundless?
Wishing you Unlimited Joy, Peace, and Love on this Beautiful, Perfect, First Day of Spring 2012!!! 
Inspiration , Truth, and Changes
I’ve spent time in the beautiful loving arms of inspiration the last few days. I’m completely blessed! My inspiration has been my best friend. She always inspires me, but this weekend we spent some serious, well deserved, and needed time together (which included almost NO sleep, but that makes it OH, SO MUCH BETTER! :)).
Her home and surrounding land, her Space of Love, SoL(http://www.solcriations.com/ and http://www.solcriations.com/brendas-blog.html ) is always so calming and rejuvenating to me. This is her desire, that their space can be this and a place of learning and growth for others. These things just flow from her effortlessly. It is just what she wants.
We both have hearts overflowing with what we desire to share with the world, with our unique ways to heal and make the world a more beautiful place; with what we know and feel the world needs to hear. And we both struggle with that sharing and just how to go about it. I know in my heart though, that the way will be shown. I have been longing and scared, for so long, to share what is truly on my heart and so I just keep it there and it hurts;aches. I know, though, that now…I can feel the courage rising within me to “Just Share“; to simply open my mouth and allow the words to flow from my heart and voice box. I know allowing my throat to relax and the words out, will ease the discomfort I feel in my throat, jaw, and ears. I can feel the tension in these two places right now as I’m writing. I’ve always been tense here and I’ve always been a talker. When I’m talking about what I’m passionate about I lose myself and feel alive; life seems to flow through me and I say things I’ve never really thought before and I have revelations and epiphanies most profound and healing for myself, and I’ve been told, for others as well.
I am meant to speak, to share, and so…you will be noticing some changes around here. I have such plans flowing through my head and hands. I am working to create a new space for sharing and growing and creating; a new space for you to be inspired and to get help with your own growth and healing, if you so choose. Truth is aching to be shared. Are you ready?
Wishing you a Truthful day!
What I’d Really Like You to Know….
What I’d Really Like You to Know….
There are things stuck inside me waiting to be shared. My throat has been tight with the words for so long I barely notice anymore. There is so much I want you to know, so much I hope to share that I also really hope changes your life in a fantastic way!
What I’d really like you to know is that You Are Magnificent in every cell in your Being. You are here on this Earth with a special gift to share, you have a Brilliant Light shining inside you begging to be let out and all of those times when you’ve been scared to let it show are just a way to keep your Light hidden. Fear is very real and very strong. Its the dragon all those knights are always slaying in those “Rescue the Princess” stories. The dragon is here to stay, but you, you have the power inside of you to keep slaying it. It may be the same dragon always and forever or it may be different dragons, but always there will be a dragon.
What matters most in life is what you choose to do with yours. Your Light, your special gift, is the most important thing you came here to do. Are you going to let a dragon stop you from sharing it and feeling, literally feeling, that brilliant Light of yours emmanating in your Being?
Can you imagine what that would feel like? What it would feel like to glow, to radiate Light? Close your eyes and imagine it for a moment…or two…one more…ahhhh…want more??? YES!!
I want you to know the dragon shows up in our lives in so many ways. The dragon takes the form of food (especially when the food isn’t even food at all, but is basically ground yuck.) and the advertising/marketing industry and money. The dragon takes the form of gadgets and gizmos, the voices in our head or around us who tell us we’re not good enough, or our ideas are ridiculous. I want you to know there are people in our world, people with authority, who absolutely put their personal agenda first and choose to offer you products and information that is meant to harm you, to blind you to the Truth, and they want you to stay blind so they say things to you to scare you.
Do you ever feel lost, like you have been running all day and gotten nowhere? Do you ever wonder why? Do you ever just want to stop running? Do you ever just wish the world would stop spinning and the demands on your time and energy would just “SHUT UP AND LEAVE YOU ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”???
Do you ever wonder why there are so many things to do and just why so many people around you are falling apart or barely holding it together? Do you wonder why so many people are sick with cancer and heart disease and why so many people are obese? Do you ever wonder when things will be better?
The world is in flux right now. Humans have made some poor choices for far too long and now its time to amend them. We are starting to wake up, to realize we cannot keep going this way. We cannot keep feeding ourselves fast, convenient food, and I’m not just talking about what you buy at a drive through window.
We cannot keep getting lost in all of our electronic gadgets. We cannot keep over scheduling our lives and participating in every activity we possibly can. We cannot keep doing this to our children either. We cannot keep living the life we think we are supposed to live and running from the one that is calling us. We cannot keep spending money we do not have to live this life. We cannot keep spending our money on STUFF the television says will make us happy, just because the television tells us it will. The people telling you this on the television want you to keep buying the things they tell you to keep you lost and searching, like a dog running in circles trying to catch her/his tail.
We need to stop. We need to detach from the electronic devices. We need to look and interact with people without a device in our hands or in front of us. The devices are meant for convenience, and they can be convenient tools, but they’ve become an addiction to a sad, depressed, and longing population.
We need to scale back our spending. We don’t really need two or even more televisions, all with cable or satellite on them. We don’t need to have the latest, newest, brightest, shiniest anything.
We need friends and family. We need support. We need hugs. We need to share, play, and talk with those we love. We need Love.
We need to keep our children home and find some friends to play baseball and soccer with in our back yards instead of heading to endless practices and games. We need to create relationships and bonds and experiences and memories. Do you remember, with fondness, the last thing you looked at on the internet?? I bet you remember a time when you really connected with a loved one.
We need to open our doors and step out into our yards and feel the breeze and the sunlight and the rain and snow and moonlight on our faces. Our children need this as well. We need to sit under a tree in the shade or put our feet in a lake and watch and feel the little minnows nibble our toes. We need to take our children and climb rocks and wade and swim in lakes and watch birds flying, listen to their call. Discover just what it is they are really trying to say to us…have you ever wondered?? We need to lie under the stars in the cool night air, breathe it into our stuffy chemical laden lungs and snuggle our children, our loved ones, and dream about those stars, connect them, marvel at them.
We need to feel ALIVE, real, like the horse in The Velveteen Rabbit. Remember him? He knew he was real because he was no longer pristine looking. Do you feel real? Do you feel you’ve lived a full life? Have you really felt the Earth? Have you gone for that dream, no matter how crazy it seems to the rest of the world? That thing that tugs and tugs at your heart, but you’re afraid to acknowledge.
I know we hear this SO often it seems cliche’ now, but HAVE YOU????
I’d LOVE to know what it is your heart sings about. I WANT and NEED to know what it is your heart sings about. I promise not to laugh or tell you its impossible, in fact, I want to talk with you about how to make it POSSIBLE, how to bring it into Being, and I promise to be compassionate and loving.
If you need and want this also, contact me today, right now if you’re so inspired, and we’ll start that conversation.
Wishing you ALL the dreams in your heart come true!!!
Slowly Realizing….
Yes, it has been several months since I last wrote a blog post. In fact, it was summer the last time I wrote and now we are just days away from the first day of winter. It seems I haven’t felt good enough, which was the title of my last post, but slowly I am beginning to realize that my life is truly my own to create, my path is my own, and that I truly AM living the life I want and have worked so hard to create. It isn’t perfectly what I dream, but when I step back and really look, its quite close, and quite lovely.
I dream of our life being simple, quiet, yet adventurous, not rushed and hurried like the rest of the world seems to be. I dream of days spent delving into our imaginations and creativity and enjoying each other’s company. I dream of my children, who are homeschooled, learning as they create, explore, and play. I dream of stories read as we snuggle together on the couch J and I chose for just such occasions, 10 years ago as we were still dreaming of children. I dream of raising children who respect and love themselves, each other, and others. I dream of raising children who understand the world and the ways in which it works and of them finding just the right place to fit in in this world. I know they will. I feel confident in the things they are learning everyday about how to take care of themselves and those around them; they will.
I realized the other day, that the time I spend in the kitchen preparing real home cooked, whole food, meals, is truly priceless, and I had been resenting that time, BIG time. I know I will not always want to take the time, or even have the energy to go to the kitchen and create those meals, but those are the days we say the “other stuff” is good enough and leave it at that. Besides, I also noticed, that the time I spend in the kitchen with my children helping me is JUST what I want. I was spending so much time consentrating on how much time it was taking, that I was blind to just how precious this time truly is. There will still be days when I am blinded or we truly are busy, but this epiphany of mine has been HUGE, and I haven’t even realized its full importance yet.
I am slowly realizing and beginning to see, with new eyes, my world, the one I’ve created through hours of dreaming, wanting,intending, working, believing, trusting. The more time I spend seeing what is in front of me, truly SEEING it, the more I see a Beautiful, Simple, Lovely life and it brings me Peace in my heart and allows me to trust that much more that I CAN create my world and that The Creator truly does “hear” me and work with me to co-create my world.
We recently rewatched The Santa Clause and there is a line in the movie where one of the elves explains that “Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing”. I guess I’m beginning to Believe… choosing to be courageous enough to Believe What a Beautiful gift to be giving myself at this Beautiful and Perfect time of year.
Wishing each of you the gift of Courage, Belief, and Sight.
