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The New Tattoo & a Countdown

March 18th, 2011

~ The Nineteen Things I Love About Spring Countdown!! ~

We’re at TWO days today, and I saw a furry little bunny in my backyard by the light of the nearly Full Moon last night! It was beautiful, and just a little guy! It made me feel like the Spring Goddess, Eostre , had just bestowed a great Blessing upon me and my house. May that Spring Blessing also reach all who read these words *)

#2~ The Placement of the Sunrise

As we all know, the sun’s location at rise and set changes throughout the year. Well, in the Spring, this is what my bedroom window looks like at 7 am….

Spring Sunrise 1

Spring Sunrise 2

I know there’s snow in these pictures, but it was what is presumably our last blizzard and took place just last week. Today we are expecting record high temps in the upper 60s and all the snow has been gone for days.

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I got inked yesterday. I know I’d said I was going to, but ya know, sometimes plans fall through. This time, however, they did not.

I’m really happy with how it turned out and I love it’s placement. I was a little more than a little afraid of what a tattoo on the inside of my wrist would feel like, and let me tell ya, I was no sissy for considering it because, WOW did that hurt! LOL

I have to say though, I am the owner of five other tattoos, and this one is most special to me. I also have realized that it’s the only one I see constantly. The others are down on my ankles, my back, and my bicep. I know they’re there, and I DO look at them, but it’s certainly not the same.

Every time I reach out to pick something up or stir something, or even to scratch my nose, this one is looking at me. And to me, it’s a symbol of how I am part of the totality that is All That Is. It’s a symbol of my innate ability to grow and create. It reminds me that I am in the All just as completely as the All is in me. I am never alone. I am always loved.

It probably wouldn’t say all that to anyone else, but that’s the beauty of having these individual bodies and perspectives.

Every time my eyes light upon these symbols, I am immediately present, and self aware. I feel sort of like I installed a consciousness button on myself :)

Spring Tattoo

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More Purging

December 27th, 2010

I’ve decided that it is again time to de-clutter my home and my life. The last time I felt compelled to REALLY simplify was when we moved our family of four from our first house into Eden. I knew there was no way I was moving a bunch of clutter.

Well, we’ve occupied Eden for six years now. I have six years of four people’s collections and clutter.

I’m also feeling a distinct pull toward simplifying my life. Backing away from people, places, habits, behaviors, etc… that aren’t serving me. Taking inventory of what’s working and what’s stale.

Time to grow… I feel it coming.

Yesterday I went through just about all my clothes and have a garbage bag full to drop at the Salvation Army the next time I go up that way. I’m almost embarrassed by the amount of extra clothing I have.

I’m going to work through the rest of my bedroom today.

Love it~ Use it~ Can’t live without it~

Give it away~

Pitch it~

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I also am de-cluttering my BODY and behaviors related to that area. I don’t even want to talk about that! So I’m not going to right now except to say…. this crap ends here!

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Full Moon Group Meditation

September 21st, 2010

I feel a group abundance meditation coming on!!

Things are just going SO beautifully for me right now that I really want to share this wonderful energy I’m feeling. Last night while I was out taking my evening walk, the thought just popped into my head that, if I moved fast enough, I could get the word out and gather a group to do another group abundance meditation on the full moon.

The last two were huge successes! For myself and some others who emailed me stories of their manifestations and synchronicities. And others still who had so much success that they sent the most generous donations my way.

We’ve really created some beautifully abundant energy when I’ve hosted these meditations in the past, so I really hope you’ll join us and manifest your heart’s desires :)

The biggest issue in the past has been timing. So many people, so many time zones. Seems there’s no one time that can suit all, so I’ve hatched a plan.

I’m going to host THREE.

We end up with three days of full moon so I’m going to stay as close as I can to the full light and host on the evening of the first day, the middle of the second day, and then the morning of the third day. You can pick the most convenient time, or attend two or all three. It’s completely up to you!

The group meditations will take place on;

Wednesday September 22 @ 10:30 pm EDT ~
Thursday September 23 @ 2:30 pm EDT ~
Friday September 24 @ 10:00 am EDT~

The exact time of the full moon is Thursday September 23 @ 5:17 am so all these times fall as close to that time as possible, while using all three days.

There is nothing you must sign up for in order to participate, but I would love if you’d drop me a line with maybe your first name, location, and the area in your life where you seek abundance.

Remember, this isn’t just about money. This is about focusing upon increasing within our lives that which we want to increase. If you are focusing on money, awesome! But if you want health also or love or cars or beeswax(!) then throw it in the mix. This is a feel-good session for whatever you want to feel good about!

How to Participate

You can participate in whatever capacity you feel comfortable. Some of my witchier friends perform all out rituals. Some of my more Buddhist-esk friends simply sit in a love bubble and intend great fortune to anyone reaching out for it. Some of my more Law of Attraction oriented friends like to play with pictures on their vision boards intending their objects of focus into their own lives and the spirit of the object into the lives of those reaching out at that time.

There is no wrong way.

The point is, time and space are illusion. We are actually no further away from each other than we are from the clothes that rest against our skin. When you reach out with intention, you MUST connect to your intended destination. In our group focus, your intended destination will be everyone who may be reaching out to you. You will feel them. It’s quite a lovely sensation.

Some people feel nothing. That doesn’t mean it’s not working. Intention of thought is all reality IS, therefore whether your sensory perceptions are picking up the subtle energy or not, it’s there and happening. You can count on it. As a matter of fact, it works better and better the more you DO count on it :)

Here’s what I will be doing.

Half an hour or so before Wednesday and Thursday’s group meditation, I will be found soaking away all tension in my giant bathtub. Any time I really want to relax and focus, to the tub is where I go.

Then I will be found sitting cross legged on the floor in my bedroom (my sanctuary) at my altar, which is just a small collection of things gathered together that make me feel happy, centered, connected, and loved. I will light a special candle that I intend to use for all three meditations, and then I will clear my mind of clutter and focus on reaching out to everyone who’s reaching out to me and send great imaginary tidal waves of abundant and loving energy outward from my heart.

I intend to remain in meditation for 15 minutes. I’m going to use my free meditation timer and my very favorite of all time ambient background music, Zen and the Art of Relaxation for my bath AND during my meditation. It makes me feel so relaxed and peaceful.

I hope you’ll give a shout out and let me know you’re there. All email addresses are completely confidential always, as will be anything you write. But if you’re shy, I understand :)

I still hope I feel you there! I have so much I want to give you!!

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My current affirmations
** My mind is quiet and receptive.

** I see God in all things and all things in God.

** Learning new things comes easily to me!