21 Day Meditation Challenge: Day 19

January 24

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As I look at these cards I think everything is so incredibly positive. How couldn’t it be. New Beginnings. Inspiration and Hidden Depths. 

A couple of days ago I heard The British are coming. The British are coming. During the Revolutionary War, when the USA was birthed, This call was used in a poem to describe that the Regular British were coming, as everyone was British. In my meditation, I felt that this was a good thing, rather than something negative. 

Today I did not ask a political question, though it may be heavy on many of our hearts. Yesterday I chose to ask the same question as the day before when the cards gave me such joy. Today, the question I asked: What is the highest and best outcome for the collective; all who will see these cards today or in the future. These cards may mean many different things to each one of the people who see them. So look at them, feel them and ponder what the message is for you. 

New Beginnings refers to a Fairy Godmother who is very excited to deliver wonderful news of a baby or new idea. She is celebrating and overjoyed with happiness. This is the sentence that I loved. “Either way, it’s wonderful news and there’s an aura of happiness and celebration surrounding you right now or in the near future.” 

I found it interesting that in the last paragraph she talks about, "being your own Fairy Godmother like Glenda the Good Witch of the South explains to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz when she says," 'You had the Power all along, my dear.'

I found it especially interesting because recently I mentioned that the city that is underwater may look like Oz. There are no coincidences. How do these cards touch your heart? 

I love the second card. The card of Inspiration. We have seen this card before. Be prepared to be showered with all kinds of inspiration. If something feels like it is for you, follow it. If not it may be for someone else. “When an idea does resonate with you, however, go with the fairy-flow and trust where it may lead.”  The word, ‘fairy-flow’ tickled my fancy so much. She talks about ‘how it may be time to take action on inspired thought.’ It may also be time to go out into nature where you can be inspired. “Allow inspiration to flow.” 

When I read the Hidden Depths card. I was ecstatic until I read the first sentence in the guidebook. “Sometimes it’s easier to be in denial than to face a challenge, so we act as though something never happened and pretend everything is fine.”  She goes on to say that, “releasing the things that have been hidden from view can be very liberating and help us to move forward with our lives.”

The last sentence in this first paragraph ties back to the water I keep seeing. Apparently there is a Fairy of Water. She “comes to hold your hand gently and guide you during the releasing experience.”

She talks about how this could be about releasing a traumatic event or how it could mean that a friend or someone you know is keeping a secret. If you need professional help to release it, get it. The positive outcome is that releasing it all will bring you great joy and happiness. 

OK, I am all for Joy and Happiness. I have released many painful experiences over my lifetime. I understand that living in joy is magical and magnificent. I know with all my heart that all we have is this moment. Living in the past or living in the future isn’t going to help us to be at peace. I know this, yet a part of me wishes that I was living a different timeline at this time in my life. I remember thinking that years ago, before I met my husband. I had wished to live in an amazing marriage, I saw a home with a fireplace with a rocking chair next to it. Dogs at my feet and horses in the pasture. I had no idea how that was going to happen when I wished for it, but today I can say that it came true shortly after I made that wish. I had no idea how the universe managed to put all the pieces together so we could meet each other, but it did.  

I trust that ‘New Beginnings’ are on their way, through ‘Inspiration’ we will be set free from the trauma we experience because something from the ‘Hidden Depths’ will be exposed. 

Tilly update. We are calling her, Tilly Bear, because she reminds us both so much of Bear, who reminded us of Dakota Bear. She is my Velcro dog. I adore her so very much. Today, she weighs 11 pounds at 10 weeks old. She was 5.5 lbs at 7 weeks. We picked her up at 8 weeks of age. Today we bought her 2 more toys. Yes, she has plenty now for a while. The best part of getting her the new toys, was that I could dance with her because the one is very long. We got home with them and she was so happy to get them. However, Squirt (Nabby - mom’s dog) The old man at 13, decided that he needed to get in on the action with the new toys. I snapped this picture of him carrying it around the house as if he was a puppy, too!

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Breath, Relax, allow, focus. 

Breath, relax, allow, focus. 

Focus on love as you breathe in and out. The starlight love that is brighter than what you have ever experienced before. Breathe, relax, allow, focus.

Focus your energy to shine with the Angels, the sea life, the Spirit Guides and lightworkers. It is time to focus this powerful, magnificent love and star light.  The world needs this love light from the heavens to protect it from the dark magic that has been released into the atmosphere. The star light contains magic to keep the world and all of its angelic beings safe, as you stand together as one. 

Inspired thought will become movies and books. Leaders will emerge from within the dark forces to shine star love and light bright. Magically dissipating the negative energy. Peace will prevail. 

Breath, relax, allow, focus

I see dancing in the streets… glitter is falling from the sky, but it isn’t glitter, it is sparkly star light or dust… dancing and singing…. Clapping and joyful energy abounds. 

Is this the city that is under water? 

No, this is your city and your streets… Do we go to the city underwater before we can dance in the streets in our own cities? 

That has not been revealed as of yet. 

I am hearing a deep voice. A different one from what I usually hear. 

Are we being asked to celebrate as if what we wish for has already arrived?

Yes, as that is what Breath, relax, allow and focus, means…Listen for the inspirations, do what inspires you, each of you, to be the best that you can be, to be in the flow of love. It’s the way of the magic. 

Trust those who can do something, to do what they do from a calm, centered, inspired heart… Their mindset is what needs to be strong… Shine that light to those who are being inspired to do the work. That is your job now… shine the light and hold the door open for the strong magic to assist them. 

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Once again this was powerful. I was surprised by the deep voice of this meditation. I did not ask who it was. I am excited that whoever it was came. He, as I think it was a he, kept his tempo slower for me, so that I could keep up with the typing. 

I am grateful for the message. I can shine my light and hold the door open for a magical outcome. Just as I did after I made the wish for a healthy and strong marriage. I wish for a healthy and strong place to live. I trust the universe to deliver!

Manifest a magical day or more. 

21 Day Meditation Challenge: Day 14

The last 3 days I have noticed a single Canadian Goose as it flew overhead. Mournfully calling out to other geese. Tonight I saw it head toward a group of about 3 geese as they flew south. It was joining up with a community of geese. I wasn’t surprised when I saw this Canadian Goose flying alone. I can only hope that it too finds a community to fly with. It is so much easier when we belong to a community of like minded souls. 

Today, I was full of energy. It is a very cold day here. Minus 10 F this morning. It was 3 below when we went out to do our horse chores. We have colder air coming in for the next two nights before a warm up occurs. Tilly’s not suffering from the cold, though it has slowed down her house training a little bit. All we can do is laugh. She finds that she does not get a treat unless she goes outside or on the designated spot in the house. We call it the indoor deck. 

This too shall pass! Tilly will grow up and learn to go outside all of the time. The cold temps will leave, warm weather will return and I trust the Canadian Goose will find its community of feathered friends. 

I spent the day moving furniture. We hauled a small bookshelf upstairs. I took all kinds of books and items I want to sort through, upstairs, too. I piled them all on the semicircular table I talked about yesterday. Tilly followed me up 4 steps several times. She made it up 4.5 steps another time. The last time I let her follow me, she made it up 3/4ths of the way. At that point I decided that she had ventured up there enough for one day. Dan helped me out by taking her outside for the last couple of trips I made. The Spirit Room is a mess. I need to go through everything I took up there. Sell, keep or donate. It felt so good to be motivated to do this today on this very cold day. 

I am not exactly sure how I am going to do this with Tilly, because I don’t have it as puppy proofed as I would like it to be, yet. Good thing she takes a lot of naps and can be easily entertained with her toys. The goal is for her to be up there with me when the weather warms up a little bit. She is part of my pack and needs to be safe and welcome. 

I just had a flash of the Canadian Goose looking to join a new community. Tilly joined ours. Tipper, Squirt (Nabby) Dan and I have brought her into our community. Each of us has been adjusting to her being here. Each of us has created our own special relationship with her. It’s fun to watch. Last night she slept on my legs at the foot of the bed with the other two dogs. I pulled her up between us a couple of times as she hasn’t learned to jump off the bed. I was concerned that I might push her off with my feet. It did warm my heart that she wasn’t being growled at or being pushy. She just fits in, like she has always been here. That is what the Canadian Goose was planning to do. It was planning to fall in line with the other geese. As it wanted  and needed to join a new community. 

We are like Tilly and the Canadian Goose. We need to fit into a Community. I left teaching almost 2 years ago. I left a national and local horse community. I can relate to that Goose, mournfully calling to the flock of geese. Can I join your community? Can you relate to the goose? 

I drew these 4 cards tonight after saying the Akashic Prayer. The top row I asked for a general message for us all. The second row I asked for cards that show where we are on our soul journey. (I saw this idea in the guidebook for the Magic of Unicorns.) I was blown away by the Lion. As I had the dream with the lioness last night. Also I was blown away by the number 37. Isn’t that the number I have had come up now several times? Yes, I am pretty sure it is. 

Wish Wisely. Take action to make your dreams come true. Co-create with the Fairies. Write down your wish, visualize this dream, meditate on your wish, and listen for inspiration over the next few days or weeks in order to bring it into reality. This card can also mean you are about to receive a gift or that you will be giving a gift to someone without expectations of being given anything in return. 

Healing. This card could mean that you or someone you know is in need of healing. Healing may mean that you are listening to another. Listen with love, not judgement.  (WOW, I just said this in a chat. I am listening, not asking questions, even though I want to. Confirmation for me, that I am healing through listening.) The guidebook talked about other modalities of healing. Hands on healing, Aromatherapy, vitamins and minerals as well as sleep are all ways to heal. It also mentioned that it might be a sign that you or someone you know may need to go see a health professional. Art Therapy options for healing are great for younger people. I would add that horse and pet therapy or Red Light Therapy are wonderful options, too. 

When I was waiting for a Unicorn card to pop, I asked, Where are we on our soul journey? 

37. Command the universe with the Spiritual Warrior. I would say that is very accurate for our community as we are on a spiritual journey to meditate together for 21 days and beyond. The reading for this card was long. Let me see if I can give you the essence of it. 

Be strong, courageous and wise. Protect the weak and vulnerable. You are emotionally mature. Your masculine and feminine qualities are balanced. You are a natural leader, with authority, charisma and grace. You empower others to do their best. 

Be firm and clear about what you want. Stand in your power with wisdom. Be prepared for the universe to deliver what you have asked for. 

This last paragraph was amazing. “You are a force for good. Be one who enables humanity to make a jump shift into the new Golden Age.” 

WOW…. This is where we are all at on our Spiritual Journey. This is why we are here, together in this community. Adding our spiritual energy to the community of souls to lift each other up and be a force for good. 

The last card for today is 19. Cocoon of white light. This card invites us to merge with love. It is a powerful  healing white light. This sounds like what we are doing each day when we meditate for 15 minutes. We are grounding ourselves in a sea of love and light. The unicorn horn can bring this light to us from its horn as it forms a bubble of protective white light around us. We can soak up this beautiful love and light for as long as we wish. Affirmation. I rest in a cocoon of love. 

My soul journey has at times been bumpy and hard. I have come so far in the past few years from that crazy gravel road experience. I kept running into dead ends or deep ruts full of fear, anger or distress. 

Currently my spiritual journey feels almost effortless. It is easy, and smooth. Loving and calm. Peaceful and joyful. I write and I am excited to continue this adventure. I love co-creating magical and magnificent experiences with my Angelic Tribe. I love my deepening connection with them as we continue to explore ways to communicate easily. Our conversations are deeper and richer. The gifts I receive  from my Angelic Tribe continue to blow me away. May you experience a similar but unique experience with your team, too!

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Today during my meditation I visualized being surrounded by the unicorn’s white light of pure love. 

Manifest a magical day or more

April Gratitude Practice: Breakthrough

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Yesterday, I had a huge breakthrough during a moment, which was almost a trance, while I was dragging the outdoor arena. I realized at that moment, that not only was I judged by my family as a person in everything I did and how I was as a parent, but my ex was too!

I told my daughter that it is a very good thing that we married other people, because of all of the toxic judgment that we were both under and because of that, we were hard on each other, too!

I had not realized that we were both unhealthy when we were married. I honestly thought it was just me. Both of us came from unhealthy families. I knew that, but I had not realized deep within my soul, that it is a very good thing that we found healthier relationships to help raise our children.

I can forgive myself and him for our divorce. I can celebrate that our children grew up to be the best version of themselves, even though our marriage ended. The judgement from others continued, but we both had someone in our lives to shield us from what it had been like when we were together.

For this deeper understanding, I am incredibly grateful. I am healthier today than I was yesterday. I am experiencing compassion that I have not experienced before toward us both.

I had a healing dream last night about my ex-husband. I don't remember details, but I know it was healing and full of compassion. The compassion erased the judgement and pain away. It was a beautiful experience.

Manifest a magical day. Watch for fairy dust and unicorns.

PS. Image and I played online yesterday. I rewarded her for every single try to go left. I started with rewarding her nose looking left. Then I rewarded her when 1 foot started to move left. I started over after each reward. Before I knew it, she was able to walk one half way around me with a calm, quiet energy. NO DUST. No fear. No judgement. We worked together from a deep connection and compassion for each other. She did not push my bubble and I did not push her bubble.

At feeding time last night and again this morning, she was able to go left without a halter or lead rope attached. It felt beautiful. Dan video taped it, we will see if it looked beautiful, too!

Image and I had a similar breakthrough, too! How interesting and magical that both my inner work and my outer work coincided.

April Gratitude Practice: Live in the Moment.

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I am grateful for the wonderful play session that Onyx and I had yesterday.

We have been playing with moving his inside hind leg under his mid line for a month. Through these short sessions, he has been building understanding and hind leg strength.

My coach taught us that asking our horse to move forward with one leg, instead of squeezing with two legs is safer. Most people squeeze with 2 legs when they are worried, if we teach the horse to stop or back up with 2 legs squeezing, the horse will stop or back up, if someone is riding and gets scared.

To me, this is brilliant. I have struggled with lack of confidence the last few years, so teaching my horse this concept makes perfect sense to me. I made it a point to focus on this one concept, for a month.

Yesterday, I was playing with Onyx while Dan was putting a 1000 pound bale of hay into the barn. Onyx had to be online, because the gates were all open. He is used to being at liberty (no physical connection to me) for the first 10 minutes in the arena. He usually can go wherever he wants to go to eat the grass along the fence line, before I ask him to connect to me. Since I have been playing with him before or while he is eating his hay or grain, he knows he will be rewarded with the food he is drawn to, if he plays along with my asks.

This was a wonderful positive outcome, which I had not expected.

Grass is a huge draw, so I made sure to give him grass as a reward option. Our sideways or side pass has not been great in the past, so I was delighted and amazed that he was able to move sideways along the fence from one of his favorite grassy areas to the next favorite grassy area. I had treats in my pocket to offer him as well. I loved that I was able to ask his front end or his hind end to move over with the tiniest amount of pressure. My ask was so light, it was almost from my thought, my focus and/or my body position.

I suspect that my angel team connects to me like this, as well. They ask me softly and if I understand, they celebrate.

If I don't understand, they ask or say it again with a stronger focus, and with more energy. Alternatively they may choose to guide me with a larger breadcrumb or break down the information into a smaller task before I can understand the messages they are sending.

This is what I did with Onyx. I broke down moving sideways into talking to his inside hind leg only for a while. Once he understood this, at the softest ask, he understood how to move sideways along the fence. He was able to put it all together and move with grace and understanding from point A to point B. It was beautiful and magical as we moved as one down the fence line.

Have you ever needed something said in a different or simpler way, so that you could understand it?

Have you ever broken a task down so that it was easier to teach to someone?

Have you listened to yourself and or to others when learning or teaching something new, thus knowing where they are stuck, so that you can learn or teach it in simpler bite size pieces?

I have been stuck for a month. I backed off of my writing, so I could give myself what I needed. I needed to pause, so I could live life in the moment and learn some important lessons on my own, without any pressure to put what I was learning into words.

I think I am ready to write again.

Manifest a magical day!

Heartfelt Gratitude: Organization Gems

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As I was organizing my photos I found this sweet gem of a Magic Glass image. Interestingly, I have not been gifted many new images of late. I felt drawn to organize my pictures today. Honestly, I have been drawn to organize them for some time, along with my teaching materials, our bathrooms and the infamous junk drawer. We actually have two junk drawers that we need to organize. 

I have been pondering organizing so much the last few days, that I actually dreamed about moving and organizing a new home last night. I was with my mom and we were putting up shelves. My mother was the queen of organization. My husband was helping from time to time, too. He is always organizing his tools and is excellent at organizing. Me on the other hand, I am not the best at organizing unless I can tap into my creative energy, too!

Finding gems along the way makes it fun, though it can distract me from the job at hand. For example, this morning I was archiving pictures and sorting them into different folders. I found the one above before I had edited it. It called to me, which caused me to ponder why. What is it about this image that pulls me in? 

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I can see a horse's head in the center of the image. It reminds me of my Unicorn Stick horse, which was my companion last year as I cantered into retirement. I kept this unicorn. She rides in our truck. She makes me smile as I remember the magic she brought to my students and myself during the quarter I traveled from class to class with her at the head of this cart.  She helped me through the long days before I turned in my keys. 

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I can also see a bear that wraps around the horse's head, in this image. It reminds me of the bronze sculpture my dad loved. It is called 'Spirit Of The Grizzly. by c. burleson.  It brings me joy that the sculptor is a woman. She is also my age. She has been following her creative passion for 40 years. I am grateful that I am following my creative passion now, too. 

I feel as though the Magic Class image, which led me from the unicorn to the sculpture my dad loved, was sent by my dad. My dad is now a loving member of my angelic team. I believe that he is telling me that he is proud of me for following my creative passions. He loved my writing and he supported my dream to write long before he crossed over. I believe that he, with the help of the rest of my angelic team, had something to do with my lovely scamper down memory lane today as I followed the magical breadcrumbs. 

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My heartfelt gratitude is for finding gems while organizing. Today I organized my photos and discovered an image that led me down memory lane. I wonder what other gems I will discover as I continue to tap into my creative energy while organizing the bathroom, my teaching materials and the junk drawers?

Do you like to organize or do you put it off until you feel drawn to it? 

Can you stay focused on the job at hand, or do you get distracted by the gems you discover?

When organizing do you tap into your creative energy, like I must do? 

Manifest a magical day! 

Heartfelt Gratitude: Magical Connections

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My heart was as content as Onyx and the rest of the herd was, as he rested in the warm sun, yesterday. The herd takes turns resting, while at least one of them, keeps watch over those who are resting. 

Fortunately, my angelic team watches over me, just as my herd watches over each other. 

How is it that the horses know to do this for each other? Instinct and connection? Maybe because they were watched over, as young foals, by their mother and the herd. Maybe because they were watched over,  they continue that wonderful habit! I don't know for sure, but I feel their magical connection, when they gather together like this, after they have enjoyed a meal or enjoyed a good play. 

I can feel my angelic team's vibrational signatures, too! I can feel when they are watching over me, not just during meditation, but throughout my day and night. I feel protected as well as guided. The enchanted breadcrumbs glow and guide my way. I am grateful that I can feel, and at times see magical fairy dust floating all around me. I can hear their voices as they whisper loving thoughts to my heart. 

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Onyx and I are connected through our hearts, too! He checks out what I am doing to see if he can offer assistance or wondering if the dirty cat litter box hay was for him? No, buddy, I can do this job on my own. This is not safe hay for you. I love that you checked in with me though. 

The temperatures were amazing yesterday for February. Our snow has completely melted and the arena footing was amazing. I told Onyx that I would invite him to play, later in the day. He made me promise, that I would. Which I did. 

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I kept my word. I invited him to play in our 50 foot round pen. It has 4 openings, which can be closed, but I rarely close them because it is so much fun to go in and out and all around when we are long lining.  Long lining, is similar to driving a horse, though it is done without a cart. 

We played at liberty, though! Which means we did not have a physical connection. We had a heart connection, which was beautiful. This was the first time I had taken him into the round pen at liberty. He could choose if he wanted to play or not. He had a choice if he wanted to stay in the round pen or not. He chose to play. He chose to follow my lead. In fact, we were circling a little bit too close to each other. I wanted him to move farther away from me. So I did my best to visualize and show him where my bubble was. He was so funny. He went out the far opening and circled way out away from me. I asked him to stop at the second opening. He did. YES, we were still connected. 

I called him  back toward me, but I asked him to stop just inside the opening. He did. I visualized the circle a bit better this time. Let's stay inside the round pen, but keep your outside shoulder next to the white tape. Let's use the whole round pen. 

Screenshot from a video Dan, took. 

I cheered and threw my hands in the air, when he understood and was able to circle me, just as I visualized it. The joy I felt was incredible. I can just imagine, that this is how my angelic team feels, when I receive their heartfelt connections and understand the magical breadcrumbs they send for me to follow, if I choose to. 

Onyx had free choice to connect to me and follow my heartfelt suggestions, just as we have free choice to listen to our angelic team and spiritual guides through our heart. Listening to each other's soul vibrational signatures, is so very important. The ability to communicate through our heartsongs, is our birthright. It is a gift we all receive, however, we need to practice and feel our way, as we learn how to use this  magnificent gift. 

It is important to know that we each have our own unique soul vibrational signature. Our furbabies, our human companions and our Angelic Team members all have their own unique energy. Recognizing that energy, is an important first step to finding and sharing a joyful moment, like I did with Onyx yesterday!

My heartfelt gratitude for today is for these magical connections. 

Are you using your birthright, your magical gift?

Can you recognize the unique vibrational signature of your furbabies, and human companions?

Are you able to tune into the vibrational signature of your angelic team?

Manifest a magical day. 

 

Heartfelt Gratitude Practice: Magical Energy

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Can you feel the love radiating from this Magic Glass image? I can feel it bubble up between the turtle and the koala. Wow, I am incredibly grateful for this magical energy. They are playful, happy and connected. 

Isn't it incredible that beautiful heart connections can be seen, as well as felt? We understand this feeling when we are around it. We lean in and smile. Love pulls us in. It lifts us up, from wherever we are. It is as if Magical Loving Fairy Dust is raining down all around us. I think clearer and feel more peaceful, when I am around a loving energy. Wisdom and insights flow naturally. I am calmer, too!

Today, I am grateful for the energy of love that radiates out from this image, for today, my mind and body are tired. I am grateful that I can lean into love and soak it up. I can receive this gift today, knowing that tomorrow, I will be rested and ready to tap into my heart songs, where inspiration, wisdom, and insights will magically dance together, once again. 

Have you ever leaned into love? 

Do you trust love to pull you in?

What is your heartfelt gratitude for today? 

Manifest a magical day. 

Firelight Blessings: Meditation Day 3

 

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When I saw the Magic Glass Image of a lion looking into the eyes of the person on the right, I could feel the power of the lion as he imparts his wisdom upon the person. I immediately thought about the 21 Day Meditation Challenge I am participating in. I feel as though I am this person and my guides are speaking to me, like this magnificent lion, the King of the Jungle, is speaking to this person. They are listening deeply to each other. The connection is palpable. 

A lion represents, strength, courage, and wisdom. A lion is confident, fearless and brave! Sharing my meditations takes all of the skills that a Lion represents. I am humbled by this message today as I prepare to Meditate for 15 minutes. 

It is cold here and only going to get colder. This morning we added a couple more panels of insulating curtains to the window. We have the fire stoked and the horses are all fed and as warm as they can be in the barn. Interestingly, horses tolerate the cold weather better than the summer heat, if they have enough food to eat and can get out of the wind. Which ours have. Dan, my husband, is out in the cold, plowing snow, which gives me a window of time to meditate and write for the day. 

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I made some coffee, and something to eat. This morning I toasted (burnt) 2 Almond Flour rounds and I covered them each with some dairy free cream cheese and some Chia Strawberry Jam. I cut up an organic Bartlett Pear I had left in the refrigerator to eat on the side.  It was soooo good. (even with a few burnt spots)

I chose 'Canoe in the Jungle' by HoomBand Studio to play through my headband earbuds. It is a peaceful adventure with natural sounds. I can hear singing birds, water sounds (almost like rain or a waterfall), and a paddle moving through the water that hits the canoe from time to time. It is perfect for today's meditation. 

Opening Words have been read (page 33 of "The Path to Hearing Angels and Guides" by Debbra Lupien)

I read Day 3 on page 43. Take away from this powerful meditation. I loved that there was a swing and water in the meditation. I chose the perfect soundtrack to listen to for my meditation practice. 

The timer is set. 

Oops, my hour is up. Dan came back in.... No worries. He is going to go to town to get more bedding for the horses, while I meditate and mix supplements up for the horses. When I say it is cold, It is 6 degrees Fahrenheit with wind. He would rather I write now, so that I can help with chores later. I understand that. Doing chores in these temps and the upcoming lower temps is difficult on us humans. 

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I put together the supplements first, because I know that Dan would get home from the store and mix them up himself, if I was in the writing zone. Which happens a lot. OOPS. I think I am ready to actually commit the next 15 minutes to my meditation practice. 

Hit the timer and breathe!

Eyes closed. breathe in and out. breathe in and out. 

The sound stopped on my soundtrack, so I restarted it. 

Hit the timer again:

Closed eyes... again

Breathe in. Breathe out... my mind is not calm... yet!

Slow down little one. 

Little? Did you just call me, little?

Compared to us, you are little... slow down. Breathe. Relax. Allow

No rush... 

(Ah the soundtrack is too loud, so I moved the headband up.... ahhh much better.) 

I decided to move my body with the water sounds. Stretch...   

Breathe. Relax. 

Flow with the water... What do you see, feel and hear, besides the birds and water sounds from the sound track?

I feel my breath is being held. I see an owl sitting on a branch.  I hear your voice coming through my crown chakra. (Actually it is coming from the right front part of my head. Almost above my right eye.)

I feel energy arrive through my toes. It moves up through my body to my heart, my forearms and neck. I take in a deep breath and feel my back muscles relax.

My thoughts turn to the lion and the person... I ask if this represents us. I hear, "Today it does. Tomorrow will be something new." 

Now breathe, go deeper. Find your center. Release the thoughts... 

My fingers rest on the keys and vibrate. (I rested like this for a few moments.)

As I breathe, my breath is calmer, deeper and more rhythmic. I see a horizon appear. Light on the bottom, dark on top. Ocean like..... 

Pause. Breathe. Relax

I see a path, with a circle and rays coming from it. It's not the sun or the moon, because it is dark.

Breathe. Stretch.  

Do the rays represent something?

Yes, they represent the energy we are sending you (long pause....)  and the energy you send out to the world. 

I see a sailboat on the ocean... it is small. The moonlight surrounds it. The sail is a lighter color. The water is smooth and gentle. I see a whale, it is pushing the boat... or riding next to it. Now it (the whale) is looking at the boat and singing... 

I sure hope my fingers are where they are supposed to be. 

The timer rings... I take a deep breath and turn it off. 

Once again, I scrolled up quickly. I saw only a couple of red lines representing misspelled words. I think I can figure out what they are supposed to be fairly easily as I edit what I wrote. What I find interesting is that I rarely capitalize a letter when I am meditating. Nor do I use a lot of punctuation. Commas are used, but even then those are not always used. I guess my guides know that I can fix those types of things later. 

I feel calmer... The sailboat and whale were amazing to see today. 

Snow is falling ever so softly outside. It is beautiful and peaceful. 

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What do you hear, see or feel when you meditate? 

Do you have as many distractions, when you are preparing to meditate, as I seem to? 

How do you feel when you are done meditating for the day?

Closing Words: Page 33. I nearly forgot to read them. 

Manifest a magical day. 

Firelight Blessings: Lovelight Ripples

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Sending out ripples of love and light, listening for guidance, wisdom and truth has been my compass for a long time. Some people, students and friends have mentioned that they too can feel ripples of positive or negative energy radiating from the people around them. Others have no understanding of this at all. 

While teaching, I had to keep my personal beliefs private. It was necessary, because as a teacher, my spiritual beliefs were not allowed to be discussed in the classroom. Everything I said needed to remain neutral. I don't know how I managed to stay neutral, now that the "handcuffs" are off. I am finally free to express my strong beliefs about communing with my Angels, Angelic Team, my Spirit Guides and the Universe freely. 

For a very long time I have listened for guidance, wisdom and truth, however, now I can actually talk about my life long connection with my spiritual team. I can talk about messages that come to me, like I did, when my friend and Bear crossed over the rainbow bridge. I can talk freely about the dreams and visions I have had and will continue to have. I can talk about the sweet messages, as well as the strong warning messages I get. I can talk about connecting with humans and animals no matter which side of the veil they reside on. I can talk about following the breadcrumbs and the magical fairy dust my angels leave for me! I can talk about what my life looks like, feels like and sounds like, as the path I am on lights up with colorful magical glitter. 

Ripples of Lovelight, are very important to feel and purposely send out when we share ourselves with others. It is important to be aware of and open to, the emotions we feel, as we tune into the vibrations within and also around us. 

My mom used to say that she could tell who I had been around, because I picked up on their mannerisms and behaviors very easily. I wonder, does everyone do this to a certain extent? I think so, but I could be wrong. 

My mom was very picky about who she hired to babysit, as she did not always like my attitude or actions the next day. When she was gone for a week or more, as happened several times a year, I really picked up on the Ripples of Love or negative ripples of judgment, crabbiness or any other negative behavior, that my mom did not approve of. She truly believed that my behavior was very dependent on who was caring for us at the time. She said that I was a chameleon. It was not a positive skill while I was growing up. At least I did not see it as a good quality to have. Instead of learning how to use it in a positive way, I buried it under a pile of denial which is very unfortunate. 

As I am pondering my childhood experience of being a 'chameleon', I realize that this ability is actually a gift in many ways. It is also a skill that I am ready to be more aware of and actually learn how to use, in a healthy way. 

The more I ponder, the more I realize, that being a 'chameleon' is a common 'gift.' It occurs to me that I am not the only one to have this ability. Not everyone may be aware of it though. In fact, many of us may have this skill. It actually may be an innate skill, we are born with. We may all reflect out into the world what we feel, hear, and see. I realize more than ever, just how important it is to be aware of the energy of the people we spend time with, especially if we have the gift of the 'chameleon.' If we are around negative energy, we may become more negative. We may not even realize why we are feeling or that we are feeling, more negative. 

I am starting to realize that becoming aware of how to use this gift, in a healthy way, is how we are able to share our authentic Lovelight. 

I personally discovered that trying to prevent picking up low mood energy, was extremely hard as a child. It is a little easier as an adult, but there have been many times in my life where it was also difficult to maintain a positive outlook on life, especially when I forgot that I had the 'gift' of the 'chameleon,' which happened often. It was hard to see it happening in the moment. I didn't have a deep understanding of being one, because I saw it as something that was negative. 

So is this gift, talent or skill a blessing or a course? 

How do we maintain and radiate positive lovelight into the world, no matter who we find ourselves with? 

How do we protect ourselves from picking up low mood and negative habits, we don't want to pick up and then accidentally pass on to others?

Could this be why I needed to retire when I did? 

I realize that I still have a lot to ponder. I honestly wasn't my best self, off and on throughout my life. I had some traumatic experiences that caused me to lose my confidence, independence and happiness. I was filled with regret, sadness, frustration, disappointment and worry.  In fact worrying is still something that I can easily do without even being aware that I am doing it. I honestly struggle with letting worry go unless I become aware that I am indeed worrying. Once I become aware, I can let it go, for a short time, only to have it appear again at some point. I can struggle with other low mood emotions from time to time, but not as often as I do worry. This is a low mood vibration that I learned from someone. I have sent into the world around me ripples of 'worry' energy! For that, I am truly sorry. 

I have found that practicing mindfulness, gratitude, repeating positive affirmations, and surrounding myself with laughter and love has been life changing. Deeper awareness has become my friend. Lifting my vibration higher, away from the lower moods has not always been easy, but it has been necessary along the way. During my lifetime I have had to make some difficult decisions. I have painstakingly made the choice to let people, living environments, and jobs go from my life, from time to time. I have also allowed some people and jobs back into my life, from time to time, too. However, if the feeling of negativity, judgement, anger or control still emanated from them or the situation, I chose to let them go again. 

I learned the hard way that I couldn't sacrifice my emotional well being, by surrounding myself and taking on any amount of dark energy from the people I was with. I have been too sensitive to others vibrations. I was taught from a young age that the energy of others is contagious, like a virus. 

Do you want to contract a positive or a negative virus? 

What do you want to send out into the world? 

Ripples of love or ripples of low dark moods? 

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Is taking on the energy of others common for everyone?

Are you aware of this skill, habit or tendency in your life or the life of someone you know? 

Have you had to let a job or someone you loved go, because it was what was best for your well being? 

As my awareness deepens about being a chameleon, which I now believe is a gift, I will notice and appreciate the 'Lovelight' ripples I give and receive.  As my awareness deepens, I will let go of the 'Dragon Fire' ripples I receive, so I do not continue to give them to others. 

Manifest a magical day!

Firelight Blessings: Welcome 2024

 

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As I welcome the new year, 2024, with open arms, my heart is grateful, my soul is calm and I believe that I am indeed living my purpose. I am writing, I am loving life and I am living happily with my amazing partner. We live a grateful life, spreading joy, whimsy and magic when we can to others. 

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We share our home with Tipper, who magically changed from a spitfire of a dog, to a sweet, loving soul. She travels with us now, whereas before she was just too hard to take with us anywhere at all. She still struggles with getting her harness on, but treats are helping her to overcome her traumatized past. She enjoys truck rides, visiting friends and with her new extended seat on the side by side, she loves going with us, as we explore nature and easy local ATV trails as well as our own. 

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Hearts continue to be one of my favorite signs from my Angelic Team. This one appeared yesterday while we were restructuring our tracks for the horses. We re-homed one of our horses, which was hard to do. I had hoped that our mare, who we named Hope, was going to work for us. However, I/we had to be honest with myself/ourselves and as we followed the magical breadcrumbs, we found her a partner to fly with her. In doing so, we moved our herd around a little bit. Interestingly, they are all content with the changes we made, and no one seems to be grieving. I must admit, I have grieved, worried and questioned my decision. However, my heart knows it was the best for all of us. We have learned that having 4 horses to care for, is our magic number! The heart was a sign! A whimsical sign that we followed the breadcrumbs, and we are doing what was best for all. 

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My magical unicorn has my heart. Onyx has moved from being a bit of a wild child to being a wise old soul. We spend our time progressing our heart connection, our trust in each other and our confidence. He brings out a silly side in me. He plays with everything he can get his lips, feet or body on. He encourages me to play, laugh and be creative. I tend to be rather serious, believe it or not when it comes to 'training' my horses. He helps me to be lighthearted and playful. I am so very grateful that he has come into my life. 

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Our senior main riding horse, Harvey. He is my husbands horse who graciously lets me ride him on occasion, too! His bond is magical with my husband. Their hearts both sing when they are together. It has been a joy to watch from the start. They take care of each other, which is amazing to witness. Harvey takes care of me, too, but only if Dan tells me that he has to. Otherwise, he would ignore me or walk away. He is a serious horse and takes his job seriously when he knows what his job is. He is loved!

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Ollie, a sweet Arab/Draft cross gelding. He has been retired from riding, but loves, loves, loves to play at liberty, or long lining. He loves to go for walks in the woods, but scares easily, so he can and has bolted. I cannot ride his bolts, so I have chosen to stay on the ground and enjoy our relationship from there. We moved Ollie yesterday to a stall in the main part of the barn. He has been living in the hope building which is much larger, but he was miserable away from his people and his best friend Image. He loves to watch everyone and everything going on around him. He likes to be in the middle of the action. Now with our restructuring and moving his from the hoop building to the main barn, he is content. He still has access to his long track to run, buck and play with the rest of the herd, but now I can pull him into the arena easily and take him for long walks through the trees easily. He has been begging (see his photo above) to play a lot more and now we can. This move magically makes my heart sing with happiness and joy!

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Image, a lovely black mare. she rounds out our herd with her spirit. She can be both calm and opinionated at the same exact time. I could learn a lot from her and have. She lived with Ollie for years until she developed a metabolic problem and needed to be separated from him so she could eat a special diet. Now they are side by side in the main barn. Both of them seem to be very content. We extended her lane so that she is closer to our house. Yesterday, she was rearing and dancing around her hay pile. It was magical to watch. She was spirited, opinionated and happy all at the same time. I love this little mare and now that Ollie is next to her, I can pull her out into the arena to play with her, too!

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We have magically been visited by owls for years and years. This one posed for me 4 years ago as I was heading home from work. I am honored to hear them, see them and enjoy their magical messages. My home is magical, my home is where my heart is fulfilled, happy and content. We followed and continue to follow the whimsical breadcrumbs, the magical fairy dust our Angeli Teams, our spirit guides and universal wisdom lays out before us to find. Join us as we live our life gratefully together and welcome 2024. A 'magical' year is ahead. 

                                                      My word for 2024 is Magical! 

Do you have a word for the year?

Does your word for the year reflect the life you are living or the life you want to live? 

Are you following the breadcrumbs and glitter that your loving team scatters for you to find as you live your magical life? 

Manifest a magical day!