self-help
Inventory And Choices
People often ask me how to make more progress on their spiritual path. Unfortunately the answer is always the same: time, practice, dedication and money. Money? Yes, even in the days of tribalism, the Shaman was always paid. Communities supported the shaman, to enable her to serve the tribe while keeping her own spiritual practice current and vital. So, yes, the currency of support these days is not food or shelter, but it is money.
As a professor at an art college, I used to observe that the students who were true artists often practiced their art in every spare moment. The students that only wanted a career in art did all they could do just to get by with their classes and training, so they could launch their ‘career’ and get what they wanted and desired, such as money, fame, status or lifestyle.
One is not better than the other, by the way. But this is about looking at what choices you truly make, not what you imagine. Take an inventory of where you spend your time, energy and money, and then look at it carefully, and learn. Own your choices so you don’t convince yourself or others that you are a victim.
By owning your choices, you will have the benefit of not manipulating others (consciously or unconsciously) by presenting as a victim that must be taken care of, and therefore cannot be held accountable. Not presenting as a victim means you will learn to ask for help and support in an honest and mature fashion, rather than singing a sob story to get help and support. Continue reading
The Path To Happiness
Happiness is something which all sentient beings strive for. Yet, we, as humans, tend to miss the mark on this, more often than not. The paths we choose often aim us towards our ideals of fame, glory, wealth, and power, as we believe that if we can succeed in finding these things, we will finally have the happiness that we have always longed for.
However, none of it really matters in the end. Fame and power both swell and fade like the tides; past glories fall silently on the deaf ears of youth; and even great fortunes can be lost in the blink of an eye. So, then, how can we ever be sure that we have actually found the path towards true happiness?
The ancient Greek philosopher, Epictetus, once said, “There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” Several centuries earlier Gautama Buddha said something similar, when he taught about the concept of dukkha, or suffering which is born from craving things which are not in harmony with our highest good. This includes a wide variety of imbalances, which are caused by an ignorance of cause and effect, and a greed for the wrong kind of pleasures. Likewise, in the Jewish faith, this concept is expressed in the teaching moments provided by God’s “afflictions of love” (yissurin shel ahavah), which are meant to provide mankind with the chance to cleanse themselves before rejoining the Divine. Continue reading
The Importance Of Remaining Focused
From the very start of working in the psychic field, my spirit guides taught me that if we are positive, proactive and focused, the Universe will deliver! As true as I have found this to be, it can, I have to admit, be somewhat easier said than done.
We are now well into 2018 and how many of us, including myself, have stuck to those New Year’s resolutions – whatever they may have been? Did the kids catch a cold and need additional care as a result, or maybe the car broke down or the demands of work get in the way of things? Yes, life certainly happens, and when it does, it is so easy to become unfocused.
However, if what we focus on is what we get, how do we remain focused when the demands of life get in the way of things? Consider the following: Continue reading
Ask Your Spiritual Team
You are not alone. We witness many of you struggling. Many of you are overcome and overwhelmed with the new energy, with what is happening here on your planet, with what is happening within your own space.
We are reminded of Jesus on the cross, crying out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” God is with you always. He has assigned a Spiritual Team to you, to assist you breath by breath, moment by moment.
You are not bothering anybody when you ask. You are not irritating or preventing another whom may be needier from their turn to ask. Each and every one of you have your own Spiritual Team. They wait upon you like a personal butler. But you have free will. They cannot interfere unless you ask. Continue reading
You Are The Law Of Attraction
Invariably, week after week, I receive questions from clients about attracting what they desire. This can range from a love interest to steady employment, but the solution is the same for just about any scenario. There are four keys to manifestation: identification, visualization, expect-action, and gratitude.
Identification
This is the most important step in the process of manifestation, and it’s often either overlooked or misunderstood by the general population. In order to attract what you want, you must understand what creates what you want.
For example, if you wish to be in a loving and committed relationship, then you must see yourself as the faithful and loving partner you wish to attract. Affirm, “I am the perfect lover.” Continue reading
Healing The Spirit
Imagine a vehicle created today that will not only be able to assess, from an inner guidance system, any damage done to it at a given time, but also have the wherewithal to be able to make all the appropriate repairs by itself. We would most likely be lined up in droves to witness this immaculate event, because more than likely we would not trust that this could be true. We would have to experience for ourselves if it truly possible.
Do you remember, as a little kid, falling and skinning your knee? What did you do at the time? Did you just have mom clean it off, allow a scab to cover it, which is your body’s natural way of saying, “Let me put this protective coating on to make sure there is no further damage.” And then all you had to do was just let your knee recover and heal by itself, with no further help from anyone or anything, because your body knows inherently what to do. Continue reading
Conquer Your Fear For An Authentic Life
I have done thousands of readings for people from around the world, and I can assure you that fear is part of the human condition. It is not only a valuable asset to recognize danger (emotionally and physically), but it can also be an opportunity to face the fear that is holding you back from living your best, authentic life.
Fear is a reaction to something, or someone, that one perceives as dangerous, threatening or potentially painful. Fear is not necessarily a bad thing, as it helps us avoid dangerous situations, like touching a very hot surface, or swimming in rapidly-moving water. It can also be related to loss of a loved one. If, for example, a person is between the ages of birth to 18 years and dependent upon a parent to meet basic needs, the fear becomes very deep-rooted, and the same is true if you are older and suffered many or even one significant loss. We can also become frightened before speaking to a large group of people, when boarding an airplane… or just thinking about it! Some of us fear clowns or a wild animals. Continue reading