First Angel Reading

Man it was interesting. It was the first time I got an angel reading. It was very accurate. I got to know my guardian angel's name. She told me my angel found it amusing because I didn't like the name. Maybe the woman sensed it and it really wasn't the angel talking, who knows?

The experience was quite interesting. The woman mentioned a name and asked what my relationship was with the person. I told her I wasn't aware of any such person, but that I think it's a certain person and that we didn't get along. But after waking up this morning, I'm thinking it was someone else. Perhaps this one person whom I haven't figured their name out yet, but I vaguely recall them being called the name she mentioned. She mentioned seeing sandpaper rubbing against each other.

I was allowed to ask questions but at the time I couldn't think of anything.

She also mentioned about an earlier childhood experience that I completely forgot about. I was told my angel thought it was funny the way I reacted to it. I had to ask my mom if she remembered the experience b/c I didn't. Then she did and I felt a bit on the silly side after realizing what it was. I was just learning how to ride my bike and my dad was teaching me. He wanted me to ride out of the driveway. Our driveway was on a hill and so I went full speed ahead into the street and turned and hit the curb and fell. I don't remember if I hurt myself or not. But I was afraid a car would turn the corner and not see me there. So for a while, I guess that frightend me and I would periodically go in the basement and look at the bike and not ride it. But after a while, I got the courage to do so and I don't mind riding today.

I was also encouraged to be on my Eclectic path as she mentioned that she sees a basket and me taking a little bit of this and that from various religions. Oh yeah, that reminds me, she knew right away that I came for the reading because I wanted spiritual advice. (Usually people would want a reading to know about their love life or when they're going to get their next job). A relative also came through, she said, with a pot of a lot of rich food encouraging me to feed my soul. I knew that too. I didn't expect the relative to come through, but from what I heard about her, it's no surprise.

But yeah, that was about it with a few things thrown in there about love, finances and trust. It was worth it. Of course, if I didn't trust the person I was getting the reading from, I wouldn't have gone to get it. I am quite a picky person and very careful with my money (and for the price I paid, it was good).

Sweet Induglgence

Sweet Induglgence: Indulging Our Sacred Bodies, Magical Selves
by: Earthen Spirituality Project and Women's Center

“Indulgence” doesn’t always mean bingeing, slacking, or waste. It’s vital we learn to indulge in our emotional needs and physical hungers, the sensual delights and carnal joys, in playing hard... and indulging our gifts, visions, callings and dreams.”
-Jesse Wolf Hardin

Slowly the wood fire heats up the hot tub, sending smoke and steam like a prayer into the sparkling New Mexico sky. Freshly bathed women can be seen brushing each other’s hair and painting one another’s bodies with henna and woad, while a second shift adds aromatic oils before stripping off their clothes to get in. Nearby a group circles barefoot on the ground, grinding cooked herbs on an ancient stone metate, sensing the spirits of those who lived here thousands of years before us. They the same timeless motions that the Old Ones once did, and indulging in many of the same pleasures and treats they enjoyed in their own special day.

The tribal songs of those black haired maidens seems to rise up from the metates themselves, as though released by the magical act of having plants ground on them again. Two sisters return to camp carrying between them a large cloth laden with wild lamb’s quarters, others carrying armloads of wood for the tub and dinner fire. We feel like an ancient and primal tribe ourselves, living intimately with each other and the gifts of this enchanted land. We make polenta, roasted beets and yams with a garlicky nettle cream cheese dip, and serve a huge panful of quelites, a traditional Mexican dish of sautéed wild greens with onion and chile. We pass around bowls full of wild fruits, roasted local pinon nuts, and assorted cheeses both pungent and mild. There are few words spoken besides heartful invocations and deep thanks. Words soon melt down into murmured “mmmmmms” and “yuummmms, ” like the gooey pieces of decadent chocolate cake we hand feed each other.... taking our time chewing, savoring every breath and every bite. (continue)

I myself have always been very cautious when it comes to the advice of others who say that it is okay to indulge. But when I read the suggestions given at the end of the article, it wasn't bad and in fact, I've found I've already done some of these. My favorite was the one about getting up a bit earlier before everyone else and getting the freshness of the early morning air in your pjs. I really love that, especially during the Summer and when it just starts to turn to Autumn. It really is a sacred time and a time to reconnect with the Divine through nature. I also like it when the sun is about to go down too.

I also like the earth and wilderness suggestions too and I've done that sometimes. Grounding and just being outside to get away from it all really helps to cleanse away any negativity that may have built up.

Quiz Time!

I don't know about anyone else, but taking a quiz or two online every once in a while is fun. :)

You Are Likely an Only Child

At your darkest moments, you feel frustrated. At work and school, you do best when you're organizing. When you love someone, you tend to worry about them. In friendship, you are emotional and sympathetic. Your ideal careers are: radio announcer, finance, teaching, ministry, and management. You will leave your mark on the world with organizational leadership, maybe as the author of self-help books.

The Birth Order Predictor

You are a Believer

You believe in God and your chosen religion. Whether you're Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or Hindu.. Your convictions are strong and unwavering. You think your religion is the one true way, for everyone.

What's Your Religious Philosophy?

The last one is not true. I believe people should find the best path for themselves, whether its religious or not as long as others respect the fact that there will be those who disagree... :P

Your Power Color Is Gold

At Your Highest: You are engrossed in passions that mentally stimulate you. At Your Lowest: You seek thrills and neglect what's important in your life. In Love: You see dating as adventure and approach it with an open attitude. How You're Attractive: You passion for life makes others passionate about you. Your Eternal Question: "Am I Having Fun?"

What's Your Power Color?

:)

Psychic Experiences

Lately I've had some experiences that were totally unintentional. I just started and school and they've been happening a bit more frequently. The first day of classes I remember whenever I went into a class I look to see if I recognize anyone from any of the campus activities days earlier. I recognized this one girl my roomate has spoken to. I sat down about 4 chairs away from her in class. About 20 minutes into the class, the professor is talking about possible majors we would be interested in since a lot of us in the class are undecided. It was then that I had a mini vision. I imagined, for some strange reason, that I was the girl I recognized. I was sitting on the forest floor cross-legged with my red hair laying on my chest on the left side. I had my arms outstretched to reach towards the beautiful deep green leaves of the tall trees. And through the trees I saw the sun shining bright yellow and orange rays.

About 5 minutes after that, she raised her hand in class and admited that she was interested in Enviornmental Studies but didn't know how to pursue it. That shocked me.

And then the day after I was in Sociology class. After about 10 minutes of listening to the professor talk, the number 4 kept going through my mind. And I was thinking to myself, 'Why the hell does the number four keep poping up?'

About 2 minutes after that, the professor told us to get into groups of 4. Well that answered my question.

So two days ago I was thinking, 'Maybe I really am more psychic during the times closest to my menstral cycle' and yesterday I was reading Phyllis Currot's book Book of Shadows and within a few pages, she mentioned that.

How can things like this happen and me say that there is some sort of higher power or higher form of consciousness that is not at work?