Out of the Ashes

7 weeks post surgery

2009-10-29T08:20:00.000-07:00

I am finally about enough to feel like writing. I am 7 weeks into a 12 week recovery process from my knee surgery and can drive again. Yeah! I had serious cabin fever...lol

I will be doing intuitive readings Saturday from 1 pm to 5 pm at Mystickal Voyage. It will be good to get back into the stream of things. I've missed my clients and friends and the work itself.

Taking a break before having the second knee done in January. Just couldn't face another 8 to 12 weeks housebound all in a row.

15 days to go

2009-08-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

I am down to fifteen days until my total knee replacement surgery. I will be glad when it is over and I can back to my life again. At least until I have the right one done in January...lol

I am going to Mystickal Voyage tomorrow to hang out a bit. I've missed the people there and will be glad to see some of them.

Quote

2009-06-12T07:54:00.000-07:00

You are your only real friend. You are your only real enemy. You are an enemy to your Self to the degree that you limit your Self. You are a friend to your Self to the degree that you de-limit your Self... Lester Levenson

I am on my way to Mystickal Voyage for an afternoon and evening to doing intuitive work, energy work and chatting with friends. The joy that I get from helping others is such a plus in my life.

Rainy Day

2009-06-05T07:42:00.000-07:00

It is another rainy day. I miss the sun but also like the rain.

Today I am getting ready to travel to Mystickal Voyage for an afternoon and evening of energetic tune ups and intuitive readings and sitting and chatting with friends. It reminds me of the song from the old TV show Cheers...you want to go where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came. MV has that energy about it. It is not just a store but a community center.

It always pleases me to hear what a difference the work makes in someone's life. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoy the healing circle so much...people get a chance to share their stories about how the energy of love helps them in their daily lives.

Starting in August, we will have a second healing circle at breathe books, on the third Tuesday of each month. I am excited by the possibilities.

Releasing

2009-05-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

I find that when I release by sending myself love and approval before I get up in the morning, my body doesn't hurt and I have more energy. What a tremendous gain. I am also releasing about perfect health, abundance in all forms.

Been sorting through things the last few weeks...not physical things but things of spirit. It is interesting to have come to a place where you are no longer struggling for survival and are beginning to thrive. You have to reevaluate all the 'truths' that you have held and learn to 'be' instead of 'do'. The big question for me is 'what is meaningful to me, what do I want to continue doing and what is going to fall away?"

So far, my list of meaningfulness includes my shamanic work, my gardening,spending time with loved ones and friends, reading and listening to music. I am sure the list will grow as I stay mindful and continue the sorting out process and the adding in portion of it.

Another great evening

2009-05-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

The Healing Circle last night was awesome as usual. It is so interesting that each one is different, even with a lot of the same people each time. Last night the energy was soothing and everyone seemed to come out relaxed and shed of a good deal of their negativity. It is great to see the changes in the faces and know that the circle is a good thing indeed.

I have now scheduled a second Healing Circle at breathe books. They will take place Monday, July 6th and then the third Monday of each month through December. That is August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm. The one on December 21, 2009, will include a candle ceremony in celebration of Winter Solstice.

musings

2009-05-05T06:59:00.000-07:00

This weekend I attended the Abundance Course and really enjoyed the process. I got a lot of my questions answered and overall feel better. We are thinking of starting an Abundance book club, so that we can help others and ourselves create true abundance in our lives.

Tomorrow is the Healing Circle at Mystickal Voyage. Last month we had 29 people. It is growing every time and people are getting so much out of it. We have people who, for the first time in a long time, can honestly say they feel love for themselves. We have had shingles go into remission and viral counts drop dramatically after a Circle. I am so glad we decided to do this simple but profound thing for our community.

We are beginning a Healing Circle at breathe books, but only have been there once. It will take time to catch on as word of mouth spreads the news.

Healing Circle

2009-04-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Today is the day for our monthly Healing Circle at Mystickal Voyages. I always am glad to experience this event and it is growing. We are also doing another Healing Circle at breathebooks on April 29, 2009 from 7 to 9 pm. We have had so many request a second circle and MV couldn't oblige us with the time and space, so...

Radio Interview

2009-03-30T10:16:00.000-07:00

As time goes closer to the Soul Retrieval for the U.S., I find myself becoming calmer and calmer about it. It just feels so right to do, that I believe that it will work out perfectly.

I had an interview on Katy Manna's Live With the Lights On podcast. If you are interested in hearing it, go to http://tobtr.com/s/468506

De-ghosted another residence on Saturday. It really is necessary that the people who live in a house have peace. Nothing else is as important and the other realms have no right to infringe upon that necessity. If they aren't paying rent, they got to go...lol

Countdown

2009-03-10T08:27:00.000-07:00

The Soul Retrieval for the US and Us is a little over 5 weeks away. Yesterday I contacted 10 independent bookstores regarding having supporting events on April 18th in support. Many of them seemed positive and I am waiting to hear back from them. I did get one no, which isn't bad for this kind of promotion.

I have the press release just about completed and then I need to work on the Media release. I also have to send out the events calendar notices sometime next week.

To give myself a bit of a break, I am going this weekend to NC to promote the event and to make myself known to the communities down there to expand my contacts. When I get back, the rest of the preparation needs to be completed.

Excited

2009-02-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

Started teaching the new class of students of shamanism yesterday. What a great group, so attentive and animated and hungry for the knowledge. It bodes well for the outcome of this group. They are going to be dynamic and that excites me and makes me extremely happy. This is why I teach...this is what makes it worthwhile.

Soul Retrieval of U.S. and Us

2009-01-22T14:15:00.000-08:00

Soul Retrieval for the U.S. and Us will be held April 18, from 5 to 8pm at Mystickal Voyage (www.mystickalvoyage.com) in Nottingham, MD 410-663-8333. I will be journeying to retrieve the essence of the U.S. while participants will offer energetic support by drumming, rattling or holding positive intent. Beginners to advanced folks are welcome. Those not able to attend in person can add their positive energy and intentions at the time of the event. To reserve a space, call 410-663-8333. I thank you in advance for supporting me in answering the call of spirit.

In support of this event, there will be an article in the On Purpose Women magazine, February/March edition and a radio broadcast about 3 weeks before the event. I will also be doing a Media and News release, writing articles for e-newsletters, etc. The more people that can take part in this event, the stronger the energy raised.

A & E

2009-01-11T17:18:00.000-08:00

Tommorrow my husband and I go off to "de-spirit" a haunted house that will be featured in a show by A & E. That show has already been filmed and is waiting editing and release.

I'm glad Akin wants to do this kind of work, as it is not my personal cup of tea. I like to work with people, not places. I go along to give him support and to help with any issues of the people who live in the house.

The one we did a few months ago was successful, no more poltergeist activity and peace in the house. The owners were grateful and such nice folks. My husband believes if it isn't paying rent, it has got to go...lol

A date has been set

2009-01-11T17:10:00.000-08:00

Finally, a date has been set for the Negative Energy Extraction/Soul Retrieval for the United States; April 18th, 2009, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Mystickal Voyage . I have been telling others about this and will have a group in NC, OH and PA that will be supporting me energetically for this event.

The longer it has been from the time that I took on this assignment to now, the more convinced I am that I am doing the correct thing. I go Tuesday to see my consultant to work on a press release for the event. I want to make sure it is presented in the best possible light so that many people want to take part. The more are willing to support this energetically and by personally taking part in the ceremony, the more dynamic the results I am sure.

Soul Loss Causes

2008-12-08T10:35:00.000-08:00

The causes of soul loss are many. Here is a list of the most common causes:

Incest
Physical Abuse
Rape
Loss of a loved one
Accidents
Wartime Experiences
Major illnesses
Surgery

In addition, someone may 'steal' a part of your soul during the break up of an intimate relationship, when the break up is not mutually desired. The grief stricken lover may take a part of another's soul in order to feel still connected. When someone dies, there may be loneliness for the one left behind, and the deceased may take along that living person's essence.

A person in an intimate relationship may give away a part of their essences in an effort to be closed to the other person, as a way of trading for love or respect of the other. There can even be a mutual exchange of soul, which leads to co-dependency.

There is such a high incidence of dysfunction in interpersonal relationships, that any shamanic practitioner has their hands full to work on soul retrieval to correct these soul losses, thefts and giveaways.

Inspiration

2008-12-05T20:05:00.000-08:00

On the way to Mystickal Voyage today, I had this inspiration...the reason nothing that is done is turning the trend of the country around is that as a country and individuals, WWII, the Korean Conflict,the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., the Vietnam War, 9/11 and the war in Iraq, the bombings in our country, the killings in schools and places of business have caused a serious soul loss. History is repeating...the last time the nation suffered such a soul loss was culminated in WWI and it resulted in the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression.

All the recent negative occurrences and the inability to change the course since are signs of that soul loss, so why not do a soul retrieval for the United States. Immediately following this inspiration, my ego said "do you think you can walk on water, too?" I had to look at that and decide if I felt savior-like and I don't. I feel it can't hurt and I cannot get hung up on the outcome. As spirit said, just do it because it is the right thing to do and don't worry about the outcome. Then my ego said, "How can you do a soul retrieval for that many people?" Spirit responded with the information that energetically, one or one hundred million are the same, since we are all one and connected anyway.

So forward I go as soon as Mystickal Voyage can find a hole in the schedule for this undertaking. I am going to put out a call to all that are interested to take part by supporting me energetically while I do the retrieval in a workshop setting.

Soul Loss

2008-11-30T18:43:00.000-08:00

Looking back over the last few months, I notice that the majority of my work consists of negative energy extraction and soul retrieval. I have been thinking about soul loss, its symptoms and causes.

The symptoms of soul loss are many. Some of the most common are:

Problems staying present in your body, which leads to a feeling of watching a movie of your life.
Numbness, apathy and deadening of the emotions
Chronic depression
Problems with the immune system and an inability to ward of illnesses
Chronic illness as a child
Gaps in your memory after the age of 5
A struggle with addiction of one type or another
Using external things to try to fill up the emptiness of void inside
Difficulty moving on with life after a divorce or death of a loved one
Chronic exhaustion or low level pain in the body

I will go into the causes in the next postings. Just looking at the symptoms makes me aware of just how prevalent soul loss is and why so much of my work addresses this problem.

Day Before

2008-11-26T09:55:00.000-08:00

I am off until December 3, when we lead the Healing Circle at Mystickal Voyage. We have been getting amazing results at the circle and I am sure it will grow.

I just got word that I have another Tarot party December 13th in Rockville, which is about an hour away. I look forward to it.

Catching up

2008-11-20T15:32:00.000-08:00

Wow, have I been busy. I have done so many negative energy extraction/soul retrievals in the last two weeks that I have lost count. I haven't forgotten the results, though. Each one stands out in my mind because I am so pleased with the outcomes.

Yesterday we worked on a house that needs to be sold and on a house with a resident poltergeist. The poltergeist was an interesting experience. It was so rewarding to feel the peace in the home when the spirits are negotiated into complying with a request for co-existence and if not willing, they are invited to leave and go to the light. You could actually feel the difference in the temperature of the home after the shamanic work was completed.

Ate at an Irish restaurant afterward. Yum! And then today I got an emergency call that someone wanted a Tarot party in less than two hours, could I do it? Since it was only a half hour drive from my house, I agreed. The people enjoyed the readings and I enjoyed the challenge of doing 6 in an hour. It was a win-win situation.

Now off to dinner. Made roast beef and baked sweet potatoes and broccoli for us. A nice winter feast.

Waiting

2008-11-14T14:51:00.000-08:00

We are waiting for our friend Doris to arrive. She got tied up in the 495 beltway traffic on her way here from NC. Sometimes when you try to avoid traffic, you back yourself into more a different way.

I have black bean enchiladas in the oven, tossed salad with avacado in the fridge and good Sangria for when she gets here, so at least she will eat well when she arrives. We may not be able to wait for her, but may eat first.

It has been pleasant to take a break and just enjoy my birthday week without work. I go back on Sunday to a busy day. I am looking forward to that, I like being busy.

Friday a week ago I had 8 clients. It kept me hopping but I got great results with them and that is always satisfying. The more I do soul retrievals the more I believe that everyone would benefit from the procedure. I am always amazed at the changes for the better that people are able to make afterward. I never take it for granted, it is miraculous and I want to hold onto that sense of wonder.

Wednesday we have two houses to attend to, one for sale and one to put the restless spirit or spirits to ease so the occupants can live in peace. Then we will teach "Discovering the Shaman Within" workshop to a group in Delaware. I am looking forward to that, too. I like introducing what I do to new people.

Great Experience

2008-11-06T07:50:00.000-08:00

The Healing Circle last night was dynamic. Everyone had a positive experience with the energy and seemed more than pleased with what came of the circle. The room was full of helpers and guides, we definitely got the attention of the spirit world. Makes me want to enlarge to twice a month.

Full Circle

2008-11-05T08:37:00.000-08:00

We have come full circle; the seeds that were planted in the 60's have borne fruit and it is sweet. Hope is again alive and people have once again taken responsibility for making change.

It is very appropriate that tonight we are conducting a Healing Circle at Mystickal Voyage. This is the time for healing all the wounds of the past and moving into a brighter future. YES WE CAN!

Election Day

2008-11-04T10:21:00.000-08:00

A day of hope and dreams. I haven't felt this way since the Kennedy era. I hold my breath and vote for That One.

Interesting Day

2008-11-03T15:58:00.000-08:00

My husband did a ceremony to release a house and get it sold. You could feel the energy shifting in the house as the ceremony came to a close. The owner was a gracious woman and the house was beautiful.

Afterward, we went to lunch at a great seafood restaurant on the river in Rivas, just outside Annapolis. I love the look of Annapolis, it is so darn historic and such a sea faring place.

Sunday afternoon

2008-11-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

Well, if there is a problem with our economy, you would never know it when you go out to do some shopping. I do understand that the to do is about nothing but our collective fear regarding the economy. I just observe the 'reality' and let go of the illusion of 'not enough'.

My husband is going tomorrow to do shamanic work on getting a property to sell that hasn't sold. Of course, the work starts tonight, here at home. We also have a despacho to burn for soul work done this past week. It is so important to stay grateful for the benefits received, for the ability to have what we do be dynamic and effective.

Had a good time at the Samhain party at Mystickal Voyage on Friday. The conversation is always the highlight. Didn't stay to watch Rocky Horror Picture Show. Three times in one year is two times too many for me.

Breakthrough

2008-10-29T14:50:00.000-07:00

Last night I had the greatest breakthrough! In the midst of an disagreement, I suddenly realized deep in my gut that I didn't need anyone's approval, only my own. I know that may sound trite, but it isn't at the level that I finally 'got it'. It is so darn freeing, not to be a slave to anyone's thoughts about what is right or appropriate. It has always been easy for me with people that I am not really intimate with, but with people I am close to, I always wanted their approval.

It is overcast and cold today, typical November weather in October. There is more than a hint of winter in the air. I have a roast in the oven. Cold weather food seems to be the order of the day.

Sunday Morning

2008-10-26T07:38:00.000-07:00

The clock in the bedroom was off by an hour, so I got up an hour later than I wanted to this morning. I do feel good from all the rest.

It's off to Mystickal Voyage in a few moments. I have three clients today and am taking a workshop on working with the shadow side of self. I am looking forward to it and seeing how it will fit into the next two workshops that I am co-sponsoring. Gwen always does a good job.

Finished up the Releasing for Abundance yesterday. Now we can move on to the next lessons, although I do want to work the workbook when I have time.

Friday, Friday

2008-10-24T08:34:00.000-07:00

Going to the gym again for the first time in a long time.

My clients all seem to be doing well at this point in time. I am looking forward to a slower week next week. Working Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and then off for the rest of the week...yeah! We will celebrate Hollows Eve with the crew at Mystickal Voyage on the 31st, but I think we will skip The Rocky Horror Show part of the celebration. One time per year is about all I can do.

Wednesday of the following week we have the Shamanic Healing Circle at Mystickal Voyage. So much loving energy in one place...I love it!

Busy morning

2008-10-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

I have been customizing this blog and I like it a lot better with my own image in the header. Began crocheting again. It has been a long time, but like bicycle riding, you never forget how. I am enjoying the mindlessness of it. Looking forward next week to Denise arriving and my massage. YEAH!!!

Gwen and I are working together on some awesome upcoming workshops in January and February at Mystickal Voyage. The first is "Shadow Mask of Self" and the second is "Creating a Healing Shroud of Power". I believe they will be dynamic and draw a large group of people. It will be a blast working closely with Gwen on a project.

Monday evening

2008-10-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

A good day. I get such satisfaction in the work that I do. I love seeing people transform before my eyes.

Quiet evening

2008-10-19T18:20:00.000-07:00

I am spending a quiet evening at home with my husband, 2 Corgis, 3 cats, a fish and a snake. It turned cold last night and we are running the pellet stove to stay warm. Giving it a test drive, which seems to be working just fine. Tomorrow Bill comes to install the last of the ceiling fans that will help to circulate the heat from the pellet stove.

Tomorrow is another busy day at Mystickal Voyage, that's why when it was slow today I took advantage of it and came home to take care of my sinuses. I'm still waiting on my resupply of product from the amazon to keep the winter sniffies away!

I have the draft of my newsletter done and am getting input from the hubby before sending it out. I am pretty excited about doing a newsletter again. Also got the spare room ready for my company from NC that will arrive next week. I am so looking forward to it.

What a Way to start a day

2008-10-18T08:41:00.000-07:00

Wow! Got a telephone call from a client this morning who had the negative energy extraction and soul retrieval done. She called to tell me how awesome she was feeling, how much energy she has now and how even her sinuses have cleared up since we worked together. There is no better way to start a day then to have someone experience and share such healing.

I notice that there are always at least two of me in any session I do; the one who believes that what I am doing absolutely works every time and the one who looks at each successful outcome as a miracle. I hope I never lose the wonder of this work and take it for granted.

My students are due to arrive in about an hour. I am so looking forward to seeing them again. They are such a good group of people and are beginning to 'get' the shamanic work. It is delightful to see the ahahas that happen each class.

Autumn morning

2008-10-17T09:35:00.000-07:00

It is a beautiful autumn morning. The leaves have changed colors overnight and some of my trees have shed their leaves, especially the red maple. It is almost bare. I found myself singing the song Autumn Leaves this morning. It is such a pretty song.

I know I have a negative energy extraction/soul retrieval scheduled this afternoon, so I am preparing myself spiritually for the work. I always journey for insight ahead of time so that my client gets my full attention during this process. I also want to get a list of the books regarding animal guides for my article on that subject in my newsletter. I will continue to read "Andean Codex" again in my off time at Mystickal Voyage.

New Website

2008-10-16T19:18:00.001-07:00

Wow! I just got the draft for my new website and I love it. Glad I decided to consult with Joanne, she is awesome.

Made 3 more necklace/earring sets today. Figured I would get some done before my busy weekend. Tomorrow, Sunday and Monday I am at Mystickal Voyage and Saturday I have my basic Shamanism class to teach. I am excited about the lesson, as this is the first time my students get to put all they learned together into a basic shamanic energy session.

Had a good day today, got the ad together for On Purpose Woman magazine with the help of Susan. Now to Joanne to tweak it and away I go.

Busy day ahead

2008-10-15T08:30:00.000-07:00

Today I am going to:

Trim the dogs toenails and feet
Finish the laundry
Make some jewelry
Write at least one more article for my newsletter

That should take up the whole day, if I can do all I want to get done.

Had another lesson in letting go. Short of hiring a private investigator or going to the courthouse for records in my birth state, I probably will not be able to search out my half sister. Now I have to decide if I want to let it go or make a deeper commitment. I will journey around the subject for more clarity.

I trimmed some bushes outside yesterday and got a good workout. Shoulders got a bit sore, but the bushes look a lot better. It is good to spend time outside while the weather is so beautiful. I love autumn, the time of harvest and the beginning of slowing down for the coming winter.

October Morning

2008-10-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

Woke up this morning with the thought that we humans are constantly bouncing between fear and love and that the times we stay in the love zone are the times we are happy. Even though there are a million different descriptions of emotions, they all boil down to love or fear.

A good exercise is to challenge your ego by telling it "I love you" everytime it mutters a negative thought about yourself or others. When you do that, the old ego gives up and goes away...at least temporarily.

I am going to trim a few bushes outside today. The weather is beautiful and it is time for me to do some ayni work (Ayni is the Peruvian Shamanic principal of reciprocity, of give and take).

I love the autumn. Sitting this morning in our sunroom watching all the birds frolic in the breeze was a great way to start the day.

Just Created This

2008-10-13T18:27:00.000-07:00

And I did it all by my lonesome. Not bad for a tech challenged person. My husband makes everything seem so easy, but it isn't for someone not savvy to all this stuff..lol

Wrote 2 more articles for my new newsletter. I meet with my consultant on Thursday and I am hoping that I have the first draft of my new webpages by then.

On Friday, we led a wonderful Healing Circle, the kick off for a monthly event at Mystickal Voyage. It was wildly successful. We had 20 people and they all had amazing experiences. I know it is going to be a great positive monthly event. Some counter balance to all the negative in our society right now.

Did a baby blessing Saturday. When I wrote the blessing, it seemed to just flow and the baby's parents loved what I wrote. It was nice that the baby I did a remote intervention for in order to get safely born was my first blessing to give, too.

I have been getting confirmation from Spirit that this is the work I am to do and I am so glad that I have the time and ability to do it.