I have a friend I have known for a very long time. I have always felt very inadequate around her. Sometimes, I even find myself feeling jealous of her. She is extremely talented in so many ways and I find myself wanting to be just like her. She's also seemed to have found her spiritual "power" before me, even though I had tried very hard and I wanted it very badly. I would call her almost every day to ask for answers to questions I couldn't seem to find myself. I came to rely on her insights, although they often didn't seem to resonate with me. I assumed she was "more" connected to Spirit than I, so I listened.
As time went on, I began to feel more connected myself, but my friend continued to give me information that was, as she said, "Right from the angels". Who was I to argue with the angels. One day she suggested I meet some of her spiritual friends. When I met them, I had a hard time being around them. Their energies were so negative, it almost made me physically ill. When she asked me how I liked her friends, I told her how I felt. She seemed stunned and started acting very strange. This was the first time I had ever questioned her and was secure enough to state my own opinion. The next day she called me and told me that she no longer wanted to see me or hear from me in anyway, ever again.
After spending a few days feeling very badly about the whole situation, I realized that her ego had gotten out of control and I was the one feeding it with my energy. She was what we call a 'spiritual vampire'. A few of her friends that I had met were also spiritual vampires and the others (like me) were the ones giving up their power to feed them. What an eye opener for me!!!
This was the beginning of my true spiritual growth and I realized I was really headed down my own path and being responsible for my self instead of trying to make others responsible for my feelings and actions. I feel so much better physically, mentally and spiritually. I now know that we are all very powerful beings and we don't need to steal someone else's power to make ourselves feel better about ourselves. Unfortunately, I had to pull away from long time friend because she continued to play the vampire. Yes, it's sad to loose a friend, but sometimes on our paths we must pass the ones who seem to be stuck and don't want our help in any way. They are on their own journey and will move forward when it is time for them to do so.
Thanks for letting me share my story and Thank You for sharing your time with me.
Bonnie
For more information and/or stories, please visit my website at http://www.fromme2youonline.com
Thank you again.
Showing posts with label Spirituality. Show all posts
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Do we choose to be Blind?
I believe that a lot of us, at some time or another during our lifetime, go through our days as if we were blind to the rest of the world. It's almost as if for whatever reason we were struck blind all of a sudden. I've felt this way at times when I either refused to “see” what was going on around me, or even “see” another's point of view. Sometimes I would slap my forehead and say something like-”Oops, I lost my awareness there for a while”; or, using the expression from the TV commercial for V8 juice, “I could have had a V8!”...that's one of my personal favorites and I've used it for years.
This past weekend I received one of the Netflix movies, Blindness, I had put in my que at the beginning of the summer. I don't know if any of you have seen it, but it looked intriguing and I like the actors in it (especially Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Danny Glover). It started out interestingly enough with various characters being suddenly struck “blind” seeing a white light, rather than black darkness, and the initial choice of characters to be stricken were curiously selected. Mark Ruffalo played an Opthamologist, for example. I started to look for contrasts and similarities in their personalities and was becoming quite philosophical and even psychological about the strategic selections made by the writers as to whom would become blind. I took it a step further and put myself in Julianna Moore's character, who was the ONLY protagonist in the cast of characters (other than the government people – isn't THAT interesting?) ” amongst the hundreds who were sharing a government controlled prison-like, internment camp hospital environment who could actually “see”. She had chosen to accompany her husband, played by Mark Ruffalo, when he was the first to be transported to the quarantine facility because she wanted to be supportive and to help him.
As the movie progresses, all sense of order breaks loose in the hospital. Moore continues to keep her sight a secret and tries to minimize the chaos to little avail. It is up to her to lead a group safely to the streets without getting shot by the government appointed guards who truly believe that physical contact with these people will inflict them with the blindness as well. On the most part, I think that a psychologist would have a full time practice analyzing the significance of each character's blindness (as well as those not blinded) and I'd almost be curious enough to read the case files or attempt an analysis of my own. But, in truth, I can't tell you how the movie ended-I did not choose to watch the ensuing chaos past the halfway point of the movie.
What does that say about me? Initially I felt it was because it was too depressing and I didn't need to put myself through that. Now, two days later, I'm thinking it was because it struck home on several levels (which was probably the point for making the movie in the first place, DUH!).
All my life I've been helping people – especially the last 3 years during my husband's health issues. All my life I've tried to be the practical “leader” in many situations that required making sense out of chaos. And, more times than I can count, I've tried to put a bandage on things that didn't look or feel right in the hopes that the negative stuff would disappear and “be all better” in a flash. Talk about turning a “blind eye” to life! Well, I've decided, at least for the next few days, I'm going to CHOOSE to keep my eyes open. Open to new ideas, new possibilities, new opportunities, new relationships, new surroundings, …..anything NEW and fresh I am welcoming into my life and making an agreement with myself to “see it” for what it is, on ANY level...as long as I allow myself to SEE!
I believe that BLINDNESS and/or losing even partial sight on physical and/or psychological levels, is all about making choices. We have the FREEDOM to choose how we want to live our lives every single second of every single day. The choices might be smaller or fewer for some than others, but even ONE choice is better than NO choice, and we all at least have one. Pick it! Choose it! Live it! That's my new mantra today.
Thanks you for letting me share my thoughts with you. I hope I have given you something positive to think about and something new to ponder.
From Me 2 You Online,
Laurie Jo
This past weekend I received one of the Netflix movies, Blindness, I had put in my que at the beginning of the summer. I don't know if any of you have seen it, but it looked intriguing and I like the actors in it (especially Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Danny Glover). It started out interestingly enough with various characters being suddenly struck “blind” seeing a white light, rather than black darkness, and the initial choice of characters to be stricken were curiously selected. Mark Ruffalo played an Opthamologist, for example. I started to look for contrasts and similarities in their personalities and was becoming quite philosophical and even psychological about the strategic selections made by the writers as to whom would become blind. I took it a step further and put myself in Julianna Moore's character, who was the ONLY protagonist in the cast of characters (other than the government people – isn't THAT interesting?) ” amongst the hundreds who were sharing a government controlled prison-like, internment camp hospital environment who could actually “see”. She had chosen to accompany her husband, played by Mark Ruffalo, when he was the first to be transported to the quarantine facility because she wanted to be supportive and to help him.
As the movie progresses, all sense of order breaks loose in the hospital. Moore continues to keep her sight a secret and tries to minimize the chaos to little avail. It is up to her to lead a group safely to the streets without getting shot by the government appointed guards who truly believe that physical contact with these people will inflict them with the blindness as well. On the most part, I think that a psychologist would have a full time practice analyzing the significance of each character's blindness (as well as those not blinded) and I'd almost be curious enough to read the case files or attempt an analysis of my own. But, in truth, I can't tell you how the movie ended-I did not choose to watch the ensuing chaos past the halfway point of the movie.
What does that say about me? Initially I felt it was because it was too depressing and I didn't need to put myself through that. Now, two days later, I'm thinking it was because it struck home on several levels (which was probably the point for making the movie in the first place, DUH!).
All my life I've been helping people – especially the last 3 years during my husband's health issues. All my life I've tried to be the practical “leader” in many situations that required making sense out of chaos. And, more times than I can count, I've tried to put a bandage on things that didn't look or feel right in the hopes that the negative stuff would disappear and “be all better” in a flash. Talk about turning a “blind eye” to life! Well, I've decided, at least for the next few days, I'm going to CHOOSE to keep my eyes open. Open to new ideas, new possibilities, new opportunities, new relationships, new surroundings, …..anything NEW and fresh I am welcoming into my life and making an agreement with myself to “see it” for what it is, on ANY level...as long as I allow myself to SEE!
I believe that BLINDNESS and/or losing even partial sight on physical and/or psychological levels, is all about making choices. We have the FREEDOM to choose how we want to live our lives every single second of every single day. The choices might be smaller or fewer for some than others, but even ONE choice is better than NO choice, and we all at least have one. Pick it! Choose it! Live it! That's my new mantra today.
Thanks you for letting me share my thoughts with you. I hope I have given you something positive to think about and something new to ponder.
From Me 2 You Online,
Laurie Jo
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Responsibility - It is all about ME and I am sorry!
Abbie, Ziva and Toni were all hot young chicks when they arrived in my life. I had made a decision to adopt and raise these little girls as it was something I had wanted to do for quite some time now. I realized it would be a challenge, as I was older and it would take more effort than I was used to, but I knew I had done it before so I felt there was no reason I couldn't do it again. After all, Doug and Alayna were here with me and had encouraged me to do this so, I would have help.
They were only a few days old when they arrived at our house and we spent hours thinking about what their names were going to be once we saw them. We decided on their names and then set about thinking about their sleeping quarters, what room they were going to occupy and how we were going to keep them warm and cozy. It was real important to keep them warm as they had been in an incubator and were accustomed to a constant temperature and constant care since they were so little. Once we worked out their sleeping quarters we had to think about what to feed them and how to set up a schedule for their care.
Once they started growing up, we had to think about getting them their own room as they were getting too big for all of them to stay together in one small area, so Dough and I set about building them their own quarters. Once it was done, they moved in, and all the time I am thinking I have provided a wonderful place for them and they are loved and protected.
I came home today and decided to go see how they are doing only to find all three of them dead. It was a horrible discovery! Their heads were gone - their bodies open and desecrated. How could this possibly have happened? What could possibly have done this horrible thing? I may never know and it really doesn't matter because the deed has already been done and knowing what or who caused this will not change the fact that they are dead.
All I know is that we ARE responsible for everything that happens to us in our lives. I know that I did not protect them as well as I thought I had and because of that, my chickens are dead. It is something I will have to live with and so will the rest of my family.
Thank you for letting me share my grief with you.
From Me 2 You Online,
Laurie Brand
They were only a few days old when they arrived at our house and we spent hours thinking about what their names were going to be once we saw them. We decided on their names and then set about thinking about their sleeping quarters, what room they were going to occupy and how we were going to keep them warm and cozy. It was real important to keep them warm as they had been in an incubator and were accustomed to a constant temperature and constant care since they were so little. Once we worked out their sleeping quarters we had to think about what to feed them and how to set up a schedule for their care.
Once they started growing up, we had to think about getting them their own room as they were getting too big for all of them to stay together in one small area, so Dough and I set about building them their own quarters. Once it was done, they moved in, and all the time I am thinking I have provided a wonderful place for them and they are loved and protected.
I came home today and decided to go see how they are doing only to find all three of them dead. It was a horrible discovery! Their heads were gone - their bodies open and desecrated. How could this possibly have happened? What could possibly have done this horrible thing? I may never know and it really doesn't matter because the deed has already been done and knowing what or who caused this will not change the fact that they are dead.
All I know is that we ARE responsible for everything that happens to us in our lives. I know that I did not protect them as well as I thought I had and because of that, my chickens are dead. It is something I will have to live with and so will the rest of my family.
Thank you for letting me share my grief with you.
From Me 2 You Online,
Laurie Brand
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
A Question of Direction-When It's Time to Surrender
I believe that there are many people in this world who have built in radar, they were born being able to find their way, no matter where they are going in life. I especially believe this to be true when it comes to driving from one place to another. For some people, going from point “A” to point “B”, no matter how far or how many different routes have to be taken, is a no-brainer and as easy as snapping a finger. I am definitely not one of these fortunate people. As a matter of fact, I am quite certain that I was absent from school on the days that any form of navigation and maps was ever taught. I'm quite certain, although I've never been tested medically, that the part of my brain that can easily address the issues of navigation is totally missing. You can laugh at this or sympathize with me, but all I know is that getting hopelessly lost has been more the norm rather than the exception for most of my life-until recently. But I'm getting ahead of myself here.
I've always been fine with the basic concept of north, south, east, and west-at least when I looked at an atlas of the whole world. But if somebody giving me directions says, for example, “When you get to street “A” , turn east and drive to point “B”, then go north.” Not only would my eyes glaze over, but I would actually start to hyperventilate and tears would well up in my eyes as I started to look for the nearest escape from the crazy person trying to give me impossible directions that I had tuned out the minute he or she mentioned the word “east”. How could I admit that the only way I could handle any form of direction was to be told to go to a certain street, turn left or right, then to another street or road, then turn left or right, etc., without sounding totally like the moron I truly was? Often were the times that I would just say “thank you”, move on, and then look for somebody else to help me. When THAT didn't work, I would bite my tongue, take a breath and try to make a joke of it by saying, “I'm a bit navigationally challenged and don't do well with north, south, east, or west. Can you tell me to go either right or left?” The typical response (usually with what seemed a smile of pity), was, “Oh, sure. Let me draw you a map.” I would start to hyperventilate again before I managed to choke out, “No! Don't! I don't do maps either.” I knew what they were thinking....”What kind of idiot doesn't do maps?”
My mother, who has a perfect sense of direction and a photographic memory at 87 years old, used to tell me that I could get lost in a walk-in closet if it was big enough. I was quite certain she was right, which didn't help my problem any. But over my lifetime I have learned to accept my difficulties with navigation and have praised and applauded myself when I WOULD find my way from one place to another. I learned to allow myself a ridiculous amount of extra time before setting out for places unknown, and then pray I had allowed myself enough. If a journey seemed to far, I would make excuses for not accepting invitations if it meant I had to find my own way there, and then wallow in self-pity that I had to spend time all by myself rather than to accept the invitation. When I got married, I left the navigation to my husband and was so relieved that he didn't make fun of my lack of skills in this area. I think he realized that I had so many other redeeming qualities, (his words, not mine), why stress me out over it. That strategy worked for the first ten years of our marriage.
Three years ago I had to face my fears head on. He was hospitalized in a city we had never been in and would be unable to drive for 6 weeks. I had to find my way to and from the hospital from where I was staying with a friend, and then take him to all his different doctor appointments and rehab after he was discharged. It was time to surrender and let go of my fears. I forced myself to study maps of the area and to find alternate routes when construction would send me on detours. I did it through tears, frustration, anxiety, and triumph. I was woman, and you could hear me roar! A huge burden had been lifted from my shoulders and I could actually breathe normally when I asked for directions. I still got lost, but it didn't make me feel stupid anymore. I took on the challenges of navigation with great aplomb and sometimes even bragged to my closest friends that I hadn't got lost getting to their homes. I had surrendered big time and it felt wonderful!
When my husband suggested that we take a 2 month road trip to explore the West coast from top to bottom, I was excited to think that I would be planning the trip and doing all the navigating. I spent hours looking at maps and routes, and planning stops we would make. I went on the Internet to chart my course with Map quest and AAA and became obsessed with finding “just the right route” . My road atlas was so tattered and routes were so highlighted in yellow that I could barely read it anymore. This was a true sign I had evolved into a great navigator-right?
Just as I had finished with my lists of places to see, routes to take, and maps to use, my husband presented me with an early anniversary gift. With a smile from ear to ear he watched as I opened my gift. I was speechless as I stared at a Garmin GPS system. Why did I need this? I had already spent weeks planning our trip and was still basking in my ability to surrender my fears of getting hopelessly lost. Wasn't using a GPS cheating? Wouldn't it keep me from using my new-found skills as an accomplished navigator? I was staring at yet another form of surrender; AND, a whole lot of questions: how hard was it going to be to learn how to use it? How bad would I hurt his feelings if I said I really didn't need it? Could I use the GPS and the maps and lists I had so painstakingly made?
Here's the short version of what I did for 2 months on our road trip. I surrendered, AGAIN, to a certain extent. I consulted my map and lists for an overview of the trip as we went along. I used the GPS to calculate distance and time from one place to another and to direct me around bad roads and/or construction. When we needed a place to stay or eat, I used the incredible database to direct me (after consulting the Internet and my maps most of the time as well). It was also great for keeping me alert, since it had a great woman's voice that acted as a “driving pal”. I switched it to a man's voice when Jerry was driving so it didn't feel like another woman was telling him where to go...that was reserved for me, thank you very much!
I like to think, now, that surrendering isn't so bad after all. It's not easy, don't misunderstand that. But once you practice it over and over, it gets easier. A lot easier than stewing in your own juices and thinking that's the ONLY way to live. Trust me. I've been there...more times than I can even count. And I'm sure there will be many more times requiring my surrender in this lifetime....but what's the value of life and learning, without challenges?
Thank you for letting me share this part of my life with you.
From Me 2 You,
Laurie Jo
For more stories and information about Laurie Jo, please visit her website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
I've always been fine with the basic concept of north, south, east, and west-at least when I looked at an atlas of the whole world. But if somebody giving me directions says, for example, “When you get to street “A” , turn east and drive to point “B”, then go north.” Not only would my eyes glaze over, but I would actually start to hyperventilate and tears would well up in my eyes as I started to look for the nearest escape from the crazy person trying to give me impossible directions that I had tuned out the minute he or she mentioned the word “east”. How could I admit that the only way I could handle any form of direction was to be told to go to a certain street, turn left or right, then to another street or road, then turn left or right, etc., without sounding totally like the moron I truly was? Often were the times that I would just say “thank you”, move on, and then look for somebody else to help me. When THAT didn't work, I would bite my tongue, take a breath and try to make a joke of it by saying, “I'm a bit navigationally challenged and don't do well with north, south, east, or west. Can you tell me to go either right or left?” The typical response (usually with what seemed a smile of pity), was, “Oh, sure. Let me draw you a map.” I would start to hyperventilate again before I managed to choke out, “No! Don't! I don't do maps either.” I knew what they were thinking....”What kind of idiot doesn't do maps?”
My mother, who has a perfect sense of direction and a photographic memory at 87 years old, used to tell me that I could get lost in a walk-in closet if it was big enough. I was quite certain she was right, which didn't help my problem any. But over my lifetime I have learned to accept my difficulties with navigation and have praised and applauded myself when I WOULD find my way from one place to another. I learned to allow myself a ridiculous amount of extra time before setting out for places unknown, and then pray I had allowed myself enough. If a journey seemed to far, I would make excuses for not accepting invitations if it meant I had to find my own way there, and then wallow in self-pity that I had to spend time all by myself rather than to accept the invitation. When I got married, I left the navigation to my husband and was so relieved that he didn't make fun of my lack of skills in this area. I think he realized that I had so many other redeeming qualities, (his words, not mine), why stress me out over it. That strategy worked for the first ten years of our marriage.
Three years ago I had to face my fears head on. He was hospitalized in a city we had never been in and would be unable to drive for 6 weeks. I had to find my way to and from the hospital from where I was staying with a friend, and then take him to all his different doctor appointments and rehab after he was discharged. It was time to surrender and let go of my fears. I forced myself to study maps of the area and to find alternate routes when construction would send me on detours. I did it through tears, frustration, anxiety, and triumph. I was woman, and you could hear me roar! A huge burden had been lifted from my shoulders and I could actually breathe normally when I asked for directions. I still got lost, but it didn't make me feel stupid anymore. I took on the challenges of navigation with great aplomb and sometimes even bragged to my closest friends that I hadn't got lost getting to their homes. I had surrendered big time and it felt wonderful!
When my husband suggested that we take a 2 month road trip to explore the West coast from top to bottom, I was excited to think that I would be planning the trip and doing all the navigating. I spent hours looking at maps and routes, and planning stops we would make. I went on the Internet to chart my course with Map quest and AAA and became obsessed with finding “just the right route” . My road atlas was so tattered and routes were so highlighted in yellow that I could barely read it anymore. This was a true sign I had evolved into a great navigator-right?
Just as I had finished with my lists of places to see, routes to take, and maps to use, my husband presented me with an early anniversary gift. With a smile from ear to ear he watched as I opened my gift. I was speechless as I stared at a Garmin GPS system. Why did I need this? I had already spent weeks planning our trip and was still basking in my ability to surrender my fears of getting hopelessly lost. Wasn't using a GPS cheating? Wouldn't it keep me from using my new-found skills as an accomplished navigator? I was staring at yet another form of surrender; AND, a whole lot of questions: how hard was it going to be to learn how to use it? How bad would I hurt his feelings if I said I really didn't need it? Could I use the GPS and the maps and lists I had so painstakingly made?
Here's the short version of what I did for 2 months on our road trip. I surrendered, AGAIN, to a certain extent. I consulted my map and lists for an overview of the trip as we went along. I used the GPS to calculate distance and time from one place to another and to direct me around bad roads and/or construction. When we needed a place to stay or eat, I used the incredible database to direct me (after consulting the Internet and my maps most of the time as well). It was also great for keeping me alert, since it had a great woman's voice that acted as a “driving pal”. I switched it to a man's voice when Jerry was driving so it didn't feel like another woman was telling him where to go...that was reserved for me, thank you very much!
I like to think, now, that surrendering isn't so bad after all. It's not easy, don't misunderstand that. But once you practice it over and over, it gets easier. A lot easier than stewing in your own juices and thinking that's the ONLY way to live. Trust me. I've been there...more times than I can even count. And I'm sure there will be many more times requiring my surrender in this lifetime....but what's the value of life and learning, without challenges?
Thank you for letting me share this part of my life with you.
From Me 2 You,
Laurie Jo
For more stories and information about Laurie Jo, please visit her website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Animals as Healing Helpers
I have been very blessed since moving to Tucson to have met and made many good, loving friends. We help each other out, we are spiritually involved in growing and evolving. One such friend has rescued horses and Dalmatians. When she does healings in her barn, she will open the door to a horse’s stall allowing the animal to come out, stand by the person receiving the healing and magic happens.
I have had several such healings. During the last one, I had my hands on Joey, a great wonderful healing horse, while my friend took me on a meditation journey. At one point during the meditation, I heard the horse in the next stall, lick her lips, I knew this had meaning. Once I ended the meditation, my friend explained that Saphire had licked her lips to help me release “stuff”.
I arrived home tired, I took a nap, woke up relaxed and joyful after the experience. I started to look at my e-mail messages and it hit me! Saphire’s licking dislodged a memory I had hidden very deep in my brain and I have never told anyone. As a teenager, I experienced a molestation by an acquaintance of my family. I was ashamed of this and never told Mom, Dad or anyone else. As an adult, I learned this was not my fault, yet, I held on to it in the back of my brain. When this realization hit me, Saphire licking her lips, I felt thunder struck, and my immediate response after remembering the episode was “Oh my gosh, I have to let this go!”
I have been working on releasing events and individuals who have wronged me by placing them in a pink bubble and releasing it to God. Well, this is another event going in the pink bubble to God.
I am grateful to the animals that are here to serve us. They know what we need and when we learn to read them and listen to them, we can grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
Thank you for letting me share this reading and experience with you. For more information and/or a animal communication reading of your own, please go to: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online,
Cristina
I have had several such healings. During the last one, I had my hands on Joey, a great wonderful healing horse, while my friend took me on a meditation journey. At one point during the meditation, I heard the horse in the next stall, lick her lips, I knew this had meaning. Once I ended the meditation, my friend explained that Saphire had licked her lips to help me release “stuff”.
I arrived home tired, I took a nap, woke up relaxed and joyful after the experience. I started to look at my e-mail messages and it hit me! Saphire’s licking dislodged a memory I had hidden very deep in my brain and I have never told anyone. As a teenager, I experienced a molestation by an acquaintance of my family. I was ashamed of this and never told Mom, Dad or anyone else. As an adult, I learned this was not my fault, yet, I held on to it in the back of my brain. When this realization hit me, Saphire licking her lips, I felt thunder struck, and my immediate response after remembering the episode was “Oh my gosh, I have to let this go!”
I have been working on releasing events and individuals who have wronged me by placing them in a pink bubble and releasing it to God. Well, this is another event going in the pink bubble to God.
I am grateful to the animals that are here to serve us. They know what we need and when we learn to read them and listen to them, we can grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
Thank you for letting me share this reading and experience with you. For more information and/or a animal communication reading of your own, please go to: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online,
Cristina
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Spirit Guide Information - What are their names?
I know a lot of people would like to know some of their Spirit Guides names.
Sometimes we get new guides that come to help us at a certain times in our lives. Maybe they are coming to guide us during a particularly difficult time, or maybe they are there to help us with a project we are having trouble with, or maybe they just want to be near us. Usually they want us to know that they have come into our lives, so they tell us that they are here and give us their name.
I know you're going to say,"But I can't hear them." Well, they make it easy for you to know that they are here. If you pay very close attention to names you hear everyday, you'll find out when a new guide comes into your life or maybe one that's been there all along wants you to know they're watching and helping you. If you're paying attention to names, you'll hear one that comes up over and over again in anything from a few days to maybe a month. When that happens, you know you have a new guide and what their name is.
Last year, I watched a movie about a girl named Sophie. A few days later, I got a call that my neice had a new baby and she named her Sophie. A few days later, I was asked to help a 7 yr old girl with a spirit problem. Yep! Her name was Sophie. It just went on and on. I finally said,"OK, OK, I know you’re here." So, I now have a new Spirit Guide named Sophie who is here to help me with the next part of my life. She's quite a character and she makes me laugh, but I know she's going to be a great help.
Keep an "ear out" for repeating names and I guarantee when you hear one more than 3 times in a short period, You've got a new helper.
If you'd like to know more of them, you can always contact me at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com to do a Spirit Guide reading. Thank you for sharing your time with me.
From Me 2 You Online
Love, Joy, Peace,
Bonnie
Sometimes we get new guides that come to help us at a certain times in our lives. Maybe they are coming to guide us during a particularly difficult time, or maybe they are there to help us with a project we are having trouble with, or maybe they just want to be near us. Usually they want us to know that they have come into our lives, so they tell us that they are here and give us their name.
I know you're going to say,"But I can't hear them." Well, they make it easy for you to know that they are here. If you pay very close attention to names you hear everyday, you'll find out when a new guide comes into your life or maybe one that's been there all along wants you to know they're watching and helping you. If you're paying attention to names, you'll hear one that comes up over and over again in anything from a few days to maybe a month. When that happens, you know you have a new guide and what their name is.
Last year, I watched a movie about a girl named Sophie. A few days later, I got a call that my neice had a new baby and she named her Sophie. A few days later, I was asked to help a 7 yr old girl with a spirit problem. Yep! Her name was Sophie. It just went on and on. I finally said,"OK, OK, I know you’re here." So, I now have a new Spirit Guide named Sophie who is here to help me with the next part of my life. She's quite a character and she makes me laugh, but I know she's going to be a great help.
Keep an "ear out" for repeating names and I guarantee when you hear one more than 3 times in a short period, You've got a new helper.
If you'd like to know more of them, you can always contact me at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com to do a Spirit Guide reading. Thank you for sharing your time with me.
From Me 2 You Online
Love, Joy, Peace,
Bonnie
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Checking our awareness
I believe that it is easier to lose our awareness at any point in time than it is to stay focused and in the moment, when avoiding catastrophe, big OR small. Let me give you an example.
The other day when I was taking my morning walk and cogitating plans for the day I realized I was having an issue with my balance. Now, this is nothing new; however, I usually recognize that it is either time to sit down and wait for it to pass, or I will put off doing anything that might require a balanced equilibrium until I feel more stable. I don't really mind this about my physical self, as it reminds me about the importance of staying focused- most of the time. But, I have to admit, as I was making my way up a short grade in the street, I totally lost my awareness as I was losing my balance.
In an effort to avoid going “down”, I immediately started saying to myself, “you're not going to fall, you're not going to fall...” And of course I DID fall, while uttering, “you're going to stay upright”, remembering some of the teachings from The Secret that tells us 'anything we focus on, we create'(hoping my fall would be minimized at the very least). But, alas, I found myself on the ground, rubbing my elbow that had hit some stones fairly hard, and shaking my head at the fact that I truly HAD created my own little reality at that point in time. I had LOST MY AWARENESS-again!
For any of you who are not aware of the teachings of The Secret, here are some of the key points regarding focus and attention:
-When you visualize, you materialize
-When you go there in the mind, you go there in the body
-Anything we focus on, we create
-Focus on what you want, instead of what you don't want
-Energy goes where attention goes
Now that I have reminded myself about checking my awareness when I have a lot on my mind and try to do action-oriented tasks at the same time, will it keep me from falling? Hopefully. Will I avoid losing my awareness again under similar future circumstances? Probably not; but, it can't hurt.
Thank you for your willingness to share your time with me. For more articles and information, please visit our website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Jo
The other day when I was taking my morning walk and cogitating plans for the day I realized I was having an issue with my balance. Now, this is nothing new; however, I usually recognize that it is either time to sit down and wait for it to pass, or I will put off doing anything that might require a balanced equilibrium until I feel more stable. I don't really mind this about my physical self, as it reminds me about the importance of staying focused- most of the time. But, I have to admit, as I was making my way up a short grade in the street, I totally lost my awareness as I was losing my balance.
In an effort to avoid going “down”, I immediately started saying to myself, “you're not going to fall, you're not going to fall...” And of course I DID fall, while uttering, “you're going to stay upright”, remembering some of the teachings from The Secret that tells us 'anything we focus on, we create'(hoping my fall would be minimized at the very least). But, alas, I found myself on the ground, rubbing my elbow that had hit some stones fairly hard, and shaking my head at the fact that I truly HAD created my own little reality at that point in time. I had LOST MY AWARENESS-again!
For any of you who are not aware of the teachings of The Secret, here are some of the key points regarding focus and attention:
-When you visualize, you materialize
-When you go there in the mind, you go there in the body
-Anything we focus on, we create
-Focus on what you want, instead of what you don't want
-Energy goes where attention goes
Now that I have reminded myself about checking my awareness when I have a lot on my mind and try to do action-oriented tasks at the same time, will it keep me from falling? Hopefully. Will I avoid losing my awareness again under similar future circumstances? Probably not; but, it can't hurt.
Thank you for your willingness to share your time with me. For more articles and information, please visit our website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Jo
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Bright Lights
In today's world, there is so much negativity, I wouldn't know where to start listing it all. Here we are trying to shine our lights to all, and the negativity is doing it's best to cover the light. Just think if we made our light soooooo bright it would drown out the darkness. I'm sure there are lots of simple ways to make our light shine brighter.
Well, to start with, how about just smiling. Look in the mirror and smile at yourself. See, it makes you feel better already, and this in turn makes your light shine brighter. OK, now when you go out, keep that smile going. Smile to everyone you pass on the street, in a store, waiting in line, or in a waiting room. Almost everyone smiles back. Now this makes their light switch on and they can spread their smile to the people they see.
Next, after you get the smiling thing down pat, while you're smiling, say "HI!" to all the people you pass. I do and most people say "HI" back and walk on with a smile on their face. See, the light is getting brighter yet.
Now this one always works. When you see someone whose "light" is pretty dim, find something about them to compliment (especially the elderly). "What a great shirt you have!" "You have a beautiful baby!" "I love your dress!" "Your white hair just glows!" "Your children are so well behaved!" I attended a seminar once on how to help stop teenage suicides. The speaker was a principal at a high school that had an especially high rate of suicide and troubled kids. He said most kids just don't seem to get the right kind of attention. One of the things he had the teachers and the students do was to give at least nine compliments a day. This along with other things brought his high suicide rate to zero. That school must not have needed overhead lights, I'm sure the students were producing a lot of light.
I always try to give a lot of compliments, even if I say it just because I really do like their dress, shirt, baby or whatever. It's especially great because not only are you making another persons light shine brighter, but it also makes you feel so good yourself that it doubles your light.
This will at least get your light started and before you know it you'll be finding great ways of your own to make your light brighter. Before you know it your lights will be on high beams.
I'm so glad you clicked onto our website today and I want to Thank You for sharing your time with me. What good taste you have!
From Me 2 You Online
Love, Joy, Peace and Light,
Bonnie
Well, to start with, how about just smiling. Look in the mirror and smile at yourself. See, it makes you feel better already, and this in turn makes your light shine brighter. OK, now when you go out, keep that smile going. Smile to everyone you pass on the street, in a store, waiting in line, or in a waiting room. Almost everyone smiles back. Now this makes their light switch on and they can spread their smile to the people they see.
Next, after you get the smiling thing down pat, while you're smiling, say "HI!" to all the people you pass. I do and most people say "HI" back and walk on with a smile on their face. See, the light is getting brighter yet.
Now this one always works. When you see someone whose "light" is pretty dim, find something about them to compliment (especially the elderly). "What a great shirt you have!" "You have a beautiful baby!" "I love your dress!" "Your white hair just glows!" "Your children are so well behaved!" I attended a seminar once on how to help stop teenage suicides. The speaker was a principal at a high school that had an especially high rate of suicide and troubled kids. He said most kids just don't seem to get the right kind of attention. One of the things he had the teachers and the students do was to give at least nine compliments a day. This along with other things brought his high suicide rate to zero. That school must not have needed overhead lights, I'm sure the students were producing a lot of light.
I always try to give a lot of compliments, even if I say it just because I really do like their dress, shirt, baby or whatever. It's especially great because not only are you making another persons light shine brighter, but it also makes you feel so good yourself that it doubles your light.
This will at least get your light started and before you know it you'll be finding great ways of your own to make your light brighter. Before you know it your lights will be on high beams.
I'm so glad you clicked onto our website today and I want to Thank You for sharing your time with me. What good taste you have!
From Me 2 You Online
Love, Joy, Peace and Light,
Bonnie
Thursday, July 30, 2009
I Believe - Faith
I was recently reading a book to an elderly lady who is from Europe and has a hard time understanding English at times. The man in the book was talking about his Faith. She said "What is Faith?". First of all, I had never met an adult who didn't understand the word faith. I had no idea how to translate Faith in her native language. I told her that Faith is believing in something or someone without actually seeing it or having proof that it exists. She didn't understand. Faith is trusting that something that you are looking forward to will happen without knowing for sure. She still didn't understand. Faith is knowing in your heart that there is a higher power than us even though we have no logical proof. I just didn't seem to get through to her. I continued to give her examples to try to help her understand. Still nothing.
Could it be possible that this woman had gone through her entire life without having faith in anyone or anything, without ever trusting. It is almost sad to think about. She is someone who lets fear rule her life, so maybe she has no faith, in anything, therefore she wouldn't know what it is.
Where would I be today if I had no Faith that there was a God, Spirit, a Higher Power. It was impossible for me to even fathom. I have complete faith that Spirit guides me in my life. I rely on this guidance. I may not always think about it, but Faith it is. My heart feels it and my mind knows it. It is the most important thing in my life.
This is my absolute favorite saying:
When you have come to the edge of all the Light you have known
and are ready to jump into the Darkness,
FAITH
is knowing one of two things will happen.
You will either have something to stand on
or you will be taught how to fly.
Maybe this will help you to think about what you have faith in. I hope so.
Thanks for letting me share.
From Me 2 You Online,
Love, Peace, Joy, Faith,
Bonnie
For a Past Life Reading, a Spirit Guide Reading or a Star Matrix Healing, please visit my website at www.fromme2youonline.com.
Could it be possible that this woman had gone through her entire life without having faith in anyone or anything, without ever trusting. It is almost sad to think about. She is someone who lets fear rule her life, so maybe she has no faith, in anything, therefore she wouldn't know what it is.
Where would I be today if I had no Faith that there was a God, Spirit, a Higher Power. It was impossible for me to even fathom. I have complete faith that Spirit guides me in my life. I rely on this guidance. I may not always think about it, but Faith it is. My heart feels it and my mind knows it. It is the most important thing in my life.
This is my absolute favorite saying:
When you have come to the edge of all the Light you have known
and are ready to jump into the Darkness,
FAITH
is knowing one of two things will happen.
You will either have something to stand on
or you will be taught how to fly.
Maybe this will help you to think about what you have faith in. I hope so.
Thanks for letting me share.
From Me 2 You Online,
Love, Peace, Joy, Faith,
Bonnie
For a Past Life Reading, a Spirit Guide Reading or a Star Matrix Healing, please visit my website at www.fromme2youonline.com.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Cause and Effect
I am sure you have heard the old saying by Isaac Newton, "For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction". That is known as Newtons Third Law of Motion. I have always associated that with a physical action but it has recently come to my attention that it doesn't only mean 'physical'. In the spiritual realm, I believe it is called the "Law of Karma". I am beginning to see and understand that this Law of Karma also applies to thoughts and emotions, not just physical forces. What we think and feel also has vibrational energy that is just as real and forceful as any physical action we could choose to take. We have actually known this for years, but how many of us have truly paid attention to it? In the Bible we are told "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he". "Whatever a person sows, that shall they also reap". So, if you are hateful, angry, unforgiving or judgemental....what should you expect to be returned to you? If you are loving, caring, forgiving and accepting...what should you expect to be returned to you?
I have to say I am really tired of all of us thinking that our way is the only 'Right' way because someone else has taught us to be unforgiving and judgemental and we have not been taught to think for ourselves! We try to brainwash our children, spouses, family and friends to think just like us. Actually, it is what I am trying to do to you now...because I believe my way of being accepting, forgiving, loving and non-judgemental is better than the way the world is currently headed. As a human race, we have spent more time fighting, being at war and trying to force our beliefs down the throats of all those who do not think just like us. Who decided what is right and wrong? I really don't think that job was left to 'man'. 'Man' has screwed it up for thousands of years and all of us are beginning to reap what we have sown. Not only have we killed, maimed and harmed other human beings, we are killing, maiming and harming our earth. Our earth is beginning to rebel and 'She' will have the final word. 'She' is effectively starting to cleanse the harm we have caused through numerous avenues such as floods, volcanos, hurricanes, droughts and disease.
The Karma we are experiencing is going to grow exponentially over the next few years as we now have much to pay for. Many of us are beginning to see the need to reverse our actions in order to reverse the effects we are now experiencing. We need to consider taking a much closer look at how we are treating our fellow human beings and our earth in order to start the process of reversing our current paths. Remember, you get back what you give out....and what we have given out has not been very beneficial, so please start thinking of making "Do No Harm" your philosophy for your fellow human beings, the earth and yourself.
Thank you for sharing your time with me.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Brand
I have to say I am really tired of all of us thinking that our way is the only 'Right' way because someone else has taught us to be unforgiving and judgemental and we have not been taught to think for ourselves! We try to brainwash our children, spouses, family and friends to think just like us. Actually, it is what I am trying to do to you now...because I believe my way of being accepting, forgiving, loving and non-judgemental is better than the way the world is currently headed. As a human race, we have spent more time fighting, being at war and trying to force our beliefs down the throats of all those who do not think just like us. Who decided what is right and wrong? I really don't think that job was left to 'man'. 'Man' has screwed it up for thousands of years and all of us are beginning to reap what we have sown. Not only have we killed, maimed and harmed other human beings, we are killing, maiming and harming our earth. Our earth is beginning to rebel and 'She' will have the final word. 'She' is effectively starting to cleanse the harm we have caused through numerous avenues such as floods, volcanos, hurricanes, droughts and disease.
The Karma we are experiencing is going to grow exponentially over the next few years as we now have much to pay for. Many of us are beginning to see the need to reverse our actions in order to reverse the effects we are now experiencing. We need to consider taking a much closer look at how we are treating our fellow human beings and our earth in order to start the process of reversing our current paths. Remember, you get back what you give out....and what we have given out has not been very beneficial, so please start thinking of making "Do No Harm" your philosophy for your fellow human beings, the earth and yourself.
Thank you for sharing your time with me.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Brand
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Blessings from 'The Heavens'
Since reading the book Hiring The Heavens, by Jean Slatter, my life is so much fun!
The Heavens and spiritual guides are here to assist us, all we have to do is ask. Whenever I have a challenge I say out loud “I want to hire the Heavens, I need a decorator to help me choose the right pictures for the living room wall”. Boom! I start to get ideas, see pictures that catch my eye. I have hired; a mechanic to figure out why the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light came on in my car. The time spent at the shop was minimal, at no cost, and it turned out the mechanic had forgotten to reset the button the last time he serviced the car.
I hired a landscaper to assist me in figuring out what to do with a corner in my yard. That same day I asked the gardener if he had suggestions, he did, we talked about it, he went and got the materials he needed while I went to the nursery for the plants. Now everything flows and is pleasing to look at. One morning going to work, I thought “Well if this works out so well, then I want to hire a maid to assist in cleaning the house.” My daughter had the day off, when I came home she had just finished vacuuming, and mopping the floors!! Oh my gosh, I was so happy inside I could burst!!
I have hired accountants, comedians, nutritionists, investment advisors. This latter one took one or two weeks, then Boom! I met a banker and an investment person, both offered to look over my assets. They came to me, I did not have to find them!!
I highly recommend this book and new approach to daily life. What a beautiful blessing from The Heavens!
For more information or to contact me, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
Thank you for sharing your time with me.
Cristina
The Heavens and spiritual guides are here to assist us, all we have to do is ask. Whenever I have a challenge I say out loud “I want to hire the Heavens, I need a decorator to help me choose the right pictures for the living room wall”. Boom! I start to get ideas, see pictures that catch my eye. I have hired; a mechanic to figure out why the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light came on in my car. The time spent at the shop was minimal, at no cost, and it turned out the mechanic had forgotten to reset the button the last time he serviced the car.
I hired a landscaper to assist me in figuring out what to do with a corner in my yard. That same day I asked the gardener if he had suggestions, he did, we talked about it, he went and got the materials he needed while I went to the nursery for the plants. Now everything flows and is pleasing to look at. One morning going to work, I thought “Well if this works out so well, then I want to hire a maid to assist in cleaning the house.” My daughter had the day off, when I came home she had just finished vacuuming, and mopping the floors!! Oh my gosh, I was so happy inside I could burst!!
I have hired accountants, comedians, nutritionists, investment advisors. This latter one took one or two weeks, then Boom! I met a banker and an investment person, both offered to look over my assets. They came to me, I did not have to find them!!
I highly recommend this book and new approach to daily life. What a beautiful blessing from The Heavens!
For more information or to contact me, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
Thank you for sharing your time with me.
Cristina
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Rune Reading Information
Workshops (3 hours) -
"A Mirror for the Magic of Our Knowing Selves"
This class provides a history and introduction to working with RUNES. The 1st part of the class is spent on : what the different types of RUNES are and what their historical significance has been through centuries. The 2nd is used to: demonstrate and explain various RUNE casts and layouts of readings that can be done. The 3rd part of the class is : "hands-on" practice in reading a RUNE cast for each other in the class.
Each participant is encouraged to bring their own set of RUNES to the class. A notebook of RUNE descriptions and casting layouts will be provided and included in the cost of the workshop..
A workshop can be scheduled for five or more people at $25 per person. Pre-payment with reservation is required.. Location and time of the workshop will be determined by the person scheduling the group.
Any other workshops offered by me personally will be posted on this website under "Workshop Announcements" and will include date, time, cost, and method of acceptable payment (if any).
Private Readings-
READINGS and RUNE CASTS
Depending on the layout and time required to read the RUNE cast, private readings are offered for $30-$250, keeping in mind that the most extensive layout includes 9 RUNES and takes a minimum of 90-120 minutes. An appropriate RUNE cast, approximate time the reading will take, and cost for the reading will be determined at the time the appointment is booked.
ANCIENT NUMEROLOGY RUNE CAST
I have added a new form of RUNE cast that involves ancient RUNIC numerology that was shown to me by "Spirit Guide", Volwak, and is not a system developed by other RUNE Divinators or RUNE Castors-to my knowledge. It is based on your full name and birth date. This cast will reveal your strengths, weaknesses, and where you need to focus your present energies. One of the really exciting elements of this type of RUNE cast involves revealing your "SOUL" RUNE. This casting can be done long distance once I receive your initial information. The results will be sent to you, along with an original "pastel drawing" of your "personally individualized" RUNE Charm that I will intuitively create using the RUNES from your cast. This reading ranges in price from $100-$200, depending on whether you would like to include a three RUNE cast to this numerological reading. The incredible aspect of doing both is that the 3 RUNE cast reveals "You Now", "The Challenges" this poses for you, and the "Best Possible Outcome" once you've met these challenge. It is a powerful way to reinforce what your numerology RUNE cast reveals for you.
*******Phone Readings are available with 1-3 Rune Spreads for $30-$60 with appointment made in advance to determine time and date of reading. Payment will be discussed at time of setting appointment..
CHECK OUT MY Website: http://www.fromme2youonline.com
Thank you for sharing your time with me
Blessings
Laurie Jo
"A Mirror for the Magic of Our Knowing Selves"
This class provides a history and introduction to working with RUNES. The 1st part of the class is spent on : what the different types of RUNES are and what their historical significance has been through centuries. The 2nd is used to: demonstrate and explain various RUNE casts and layouts of readings that can be done. The 3rd part of the class is : "hands-on" practice in reading a RUNE cast for each other in the class.
Each participant is encouraged to bring their own set of RUNES to the class. A notebook of RUNE descriptions and casting layouts will be provided and included in the cost of the workshop..
A workshop can be scheduled for five or more people at $25 per person. Pre-payment with reservation is required.. Location and time of the workshop will be determined by the person scheduling the group.
Any other workshops offered by me personally will be posted on this website under "Workshop Announcements" and will include date, time, cost, and method of acceptable payment (if any).
Private Readings-
READINGS and RUNE CASTS
Depending on the layout and time required to read the RUNE cast, private readings are offered for $30-$250, keeping in mind that the most extensive layout includes 9 RUNES and takes a minimum of 90-120 minutes. An appropriate RUNE cast, approximate time the reading will take, and cost for the reading will be determined at the time the appointment is booked.
ANCIENT NUMEROLOGY RUNE CAST
I have added a new form of RUNE cast that involves ancient RUNIC numerology that was shown to me by "Spirit Guide", Volwak, and is not a system developed by other RUNE Divinators or RUNE Castors-to my knowledge. It is based on your full name and birth date. This cast will reveal your strengths, weaknesses, and where you need to focus your present energies. One of the really exciting elements of this type of RUNE cast involves revealing your "SOUL" RUNE. This casting can be done long distance once I receive your initial information. The results will be sent to you, along with an original "pastel drawing" of your "personally individualized" RUNE Charm that I will intuitively create using the RUNES from your cast. This reading ranges in price from $100-$200, depending on whether you would like to include a three RUNE cast to this numerological reading. The incredible aspect of doing both is that the 3 RUNE cast reveals "You Now", "The Challenges" this poses for you, and the "Best Possible Outcome" once you've met these challenge. It is a powerful way to reinforce what your numerology RUNE cast reveals for you.
*******Phone Readings are available with 1-3 Rune Spreads for $30-$60 with appointment made in advance to determine time and date of reading. Payment will be discussed at time of setting appointment..
CHECK OUT MY Website: http://www.fromme2youonline.com
Thank you for sharing your time with me
Blessings
Laurie Jo
Saturday, July 11, 2009
I Believe….We Should EMBRACE Emotions, and NOT Fret the FUNKY
How many times have you wandered through your day(s) feeling “strange” , “out of sorts” , “can’t put-your-finger-on-it funky”? You watch the hours go by slowly, just counting the minutes until you can leave work or stop a dreaded task you are involved in, so you can “call it a day” and hop in the sack-pulling the covers over your head, hiding from the outside world until you can wake up to a new day refreshed and raring to go? Has this ever happened to you? If you think it hasn’t, you are fooling yourself and think you are successfully pulling the wool over the eyes of the rest of us. I truly believe that EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US has experienced this “BLUE FUNK” at least once in a lifetime…it’s a natural human condition, after all, to feel other than 100% fantastic at least sometimes- RIGHT?
OK, here’s what I think. The issues we have the most Fear (and sometimes Joy) about are those things that need the quickest and longest attention. We are reticent about addressing them because we feel it will take too much time away from other things/people/jobs/responsibilities (god forbid we should feel that we deserve to take time for ourselves to think ABOUT ourselves) and addressing them may even put us in a “blue funk” and we never want to “go there” if we can help it. I wonder what would happen if each of us designated a part of one day each month or, better yet, each week to do just that….to take a close look at one or more of the following:
(1) What/who pushes your buttons? (2) What takes your breath away? (3) What gives you palpitations in your chest? (4) What brings on tears? (5) What brings on anxiety? (6) What makes you smile? (7) What makes you cry? (8) What makes you laugh? (9) If you could be ANYBODY else, Who would you be? (10) If you could DO anything else than what you are currently doing, What would you DO?
I venture to bet that by addressing ANY of the questions above, you will either love yourself and/or other(s) more or less; question yourself and/or other(s) more or less; look at life/job/responsibilities/moral dilemma(a), etc. more or less seriously; learn to laugh at yourself/others more or less; spend more or less on therapy and just plain look at life a whole lot differently. HOW COULD YOU NOT? It’s all LIFE and it’s ALL GOOD-or BAD…but at least, if you are fogging a mirror every day, it’s more than likely better than the alternative.
Embrace your emotions, Friends! And DON’T FRET the FUNKY!
Thanks for letting me share my time and thoughts with you . I invite you to check back with us soon to hear other words of wisdom on this site, www.fromme2youonline.com
You are appreciated!
Laurie Jo
OK, here’s what I think. The issues we have the most Fear (and sometimes Joy) about are those things that need the quickest and longest attention. We are reticent about addressing them because we feel it will take too much time away from other things/people/jobs/responsibilities (god forbid we should feel that we deserve to take time for ourselves to think ABOUT ourselves) and addressing them may even put us in a “blue funk” and we never want to “go there” if we can help it. I wonder what would happen if each of us designated a part of one day each month or, better yet, each week to do just that….to take a close look at one or more of the following:
(1) What/who pushes your buttons? (2) What takes your breath away? (3) What gives you palpitations in your chest? (4) What brings on tears? (5) What brings on anxiety? (6) What makes you smile? (7) What makes you cry? (8) What makes you laugh? (9) If you could be ANYBODY else, Who would you be? (10) If you could DO anything else than what you are currently doing, What would you DO?
I venture to bet that by addressing ANY of the questions above, you will either love yourself and/or other(s) more or less; question yourself and/or other(s) more or less; look at life/job/responsibilities/moral dilemma(a), etc. more or less seriously; learn to laugh at yourself/others more or less; spend more or less on therapy and just plain look at life a whole lot differently. HOW COULD YOU NOT? It’s all LIFE and it’s ALL GOOD-or BAD…but at least, if you are fogging a mirror every day, it’s more than likely better than the alternative.
Embrace your emotions, Friends! And DON’T FRET the FUNKY!
Thanks for letting me share my time and thoughts with you . I invite you to check back with us soon to hear other words of wisdom on this site, www.fromme2youonline.com
You are appreciated!
Laurie Jo
Monday, July 6, 2009
Stand By Me
I heard a song "Stand By Me" that was recorded by some people who are promoting changing the world through music. They have gone around the world and have recorded and intertwined all the music from the people all singing this song. It is awesome and made me think about the lyrics - Stand By Me. I truly believe that if we were all to do just that one thing the world would be perfect.
Please, if you get a chance, go to http://www.playingforchange.com and listen to the music. It will make your heart sing and allow your soul to soar! It makes me grateful for all that I have and for all the blessings I have been give and more importantly I am grateful and blessed by all the people willing to "Stand By Me"! Thank You! I appreciate each and every one of you!
Please visit our website From Me 2 You Online and "Stand By Me".
I wish you peace, prosperity and passion!
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie
Please, if you get a chance, go to http://www.playingforchange.com and listen to the music. It will make your heart sing and allow your soul to soar! It makes me grateful for all that I have and for all the blessings I have been give and more importantly I am grateful and blessed by all the people willing to "Stand By Me"! Thank You! I appreciate each and every one of you!
Please visit our website From Me 2 You Online and "Stand By Me".
I wish you peace, prosperity and passion!
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Seeking Answers through Journaling
Journaling.
I once went to a 2-week workshop where journaling was an important part of it. Every morning when we got up we were to pick a card from an angel deck, read it and journal on it. It was not regular journaling, though. We had to journal with our non-dominant hand. We were told that because we didn't have as much control with our non-dominant hand, it made it very easy for Spirit to come through. The information that came through was absolutely amazing. Now granted, it was sometimes very hard to read, but as soon as the message was finished, since it was still fresh in my mind, I would rewrite it with my dominant hand (in this case, it is my right hand). That way I could go back and read it later if I wanted. The information was so helpful for me, that I went back and reread it very often.
You can do the same thing with any deck of meditation, or self help cards. There are so many available today. You don't even have to go to a special store to get them. Even Barnes and Noble, and Borders carry them. But if you don't want to invest in the cards, all you have to do is to sit very quietly for a few minutes, take a few deep breaths and start writing with your non-dominant hand. If you have a particular problem you are working on, concentrate on it before you start writing. More than likely, you will get the answer.
Happy Journaling!!!
Thank you for sharing your time with Me. For more information, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online,
Bonnie
I once went to a 2-week workshop where journaling was an important part of it. Every morning when we got up we were to pick a card from an angel deck, read it and journal on it. It was not regular journaling, though. We had to journal with our non-dominant hand. We were told that because we didn't have as much control with our non-dominant hand, it made it very easy for Spirit to come through. The information that came through was absolutely amazing. Now granted, it was sometimes very hard to read, but as soon as the message was finished, since it was still fresh in my mind, I would rewrite it with my dominant hand (in this case, it is my right hand). That way I could go back and read it later if I wanted. The information was so helpful for me, that I went back and reread it very often.
You can do the same thing with any deck of meditation, or self help cards. There are so many available today. You don't even have to go to a special store to get them. Even Barnes and Noble, and Borders carry them. But if you don't want to invest in the cards, all you have to do is to sit very quietly for a few minutes, take a few deep breaths and start writing with your non-dominant hand. If you have a particular problem you are working on, concentrate on it before you start writing. More than likely, you will get the answer.
Happy Journaling!!!
Thank you for sharing your time with Me. For more information, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online,
Bonnie
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I Believe - Acceptance is the Key
I Believe order to attain ones true heart's desire, we must be able to accept our lives and situations as they are. If you believe you are already engaged in something capable of making you truly happy seek no further because you are doing exactly what you are wanting to do.
But if you need help identifying your true heart's desire then you might want to consider choosing Love as your dominant emotion. Allow the Love of Life to soothe your soul and flow into the grail of your heart to open the Flower of Life within.
If you are always trying to force your thoughts, your beliefs and your influence on others, you are trying to roll a boulder uphill. Not only do others not want to be told what to do, what to think and how to feel, they will eventually rebel against everything you are trying to make them accept.
The only way for someone to be happy and loving is to accept themselves and others exactly for who and what they are. By trying to change yourself or someone else to fit your idea of perfection, you are telling them they are not good enough for you as they are - they need to be different.
Acceptance of others and acceptance of yourself is the road to unconditional love and happiness.
Let's all practice today.
Thank you for sharing your time with Me.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Brand
But if you need help identifying your true heart's desire then you might want to consider choosing Love as your dominant emotion. Allow the Love of Life to soothe your soul and flow into the grail of your heart to open the Flower of Life within.
If you are always trying to force your thoughts, your beliefs and your influence on others, you are trying to roll a boulder uphill. Not only do others not want to be told what to do, what to think and how to feel, they will eventually rebel against everything you are trying to make them accept.
The only way for someone to be happy and loving is to accept themselves and others exactly for who and what they are. By trying to change yourself or someone else to fit your idea of perfection, you are telling them they are not good enough for you as they are - they need to be different.
Acceptance of others and acceptance of yourself is the road to unconditional love and happiness.
Let's all practice today.
Thank you for sharing your time with Me.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Brand
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Our Greatest Fear...
I talked to one of my best friends this morning and she was saying she has always been embarrassed when someone talks about her abilities, her gifts and/or how special she is. She has fought this for most of her life and while talking to her about it, I realized that the same thing has been true for me. While talking to her about it, I remembered a quote from Marianne Williamson, found it online, sent it to her and I have enclosed it here for all of you to read and also take to heart. We are all special and we are all meant to shine! Please read and know you are GREAT!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This was given to us by Marianne Williamson and my wish for myself and all of humanity is that we take this to heart and manifest our greatness in everything we think and do.
Thank you for sharing your time with me. You are appreciated!
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This was given to us by Marianne Williamson and my wish for myself and all of humanity is that we take this to heart and manifest our greatness in everything we think and do.
Thank you for sharing your time with me. You are appreciated!
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie
Monday, June 15, 2009
ANIMALS AS HEALERS
When I took the class, Communicating with Animals, I learned that some animals are healers. They will take on the pain of their master without us knowing it. The teacher who taught the class has two horses, one of them is a healer.
During the time I was taking the classes, I was also experiencing painful headaches that would start while I slept. I was perplexed why this was happening. I would take aspirin and the headache would go away only to return the following night. One night I woke up, my head was throbbing and I remembered the horse and its healing powers. I applied what I had been learning during the class and communicated with him. I saw his face and I told him I was experiencing a lot of pain and asked him if he could help me by taking it away. As I drifted to sleep I noticed the discomfort starting to subside. By morning it was gone. I was amazed! The following night once again the pain returned, I communicated with the horse, and the pain subsided. The next time I went to class I was happy to share my experience with the teacher and fellow students proving to myself, I am communicating with animals and it is awesome!
The reason for my headaches? I found out my energy was vibrating at a higher level and my body was trying to catch up.
I feel blessed to be able to share thoughts with animals. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share this story with you.
If you would like for me to communicate with one of your pets or if you want to receive more information about communicating with animals, please contact me at my website: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online,
Cristina
During the time I was taking the classes, I was also experiencing painful headaches that would start while I slept. I was perplexed why this was happening. I would take aspirin and the headache would go away only to return the following night. One night I woke up, my head was throbbing and I remembered the horse and its healing powers. I applied what I had been learning during the class and communicated with him. I saw his face and I told him I was experiencing a lot of pain and asked him if he could help me by taking it away. As I drifted to sleep I noticed the discomfort starting to subside. By morning it was gone. I was amazed! The following night once again the pain returned, I communicated with the horse, and the pain subsided. The next time I went to class I was happy to share my experience with the teacher and fellow students proving to myself, I am communicating with animals and it is awesome!
The reason for my headaches? I found out my energy was vibrating at a higher level and my body was trying to catch up.
I feel blessed to be able to share thoughts with animals. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share this story with you.
If you would like for me to communicate with one of your pets or if you want to receive more information about communicating with animals, please contact me at my website: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
From Me 2 You Online,
Cristina
Friday, June 12, 2009
PAST LIFE TURN AROUNDS
In doing past life readings, I have observed something interesting, more than just the past life. Sometimes people will die and in just a few short years will reincarnate again. I call this a quick turn around.
In my experience, people who have had quick turn arounds can't seem to remember peoples' names. One man I knew who had only 3 years between lives (he died in 1942 and was reborn in 1945) had a terrible time remembering people's names. He could remember names of people he saw every day such as his children, wife, family, neighbors, but it would sometimes take months or longer to learn and remember other people's names. Since he could remember faces, he would call them by what they did. The man who roasted peanuts at local festivals was "The Peanut Man". The man at the lumberyard was "The Wood Guy". A friend who played the bass in the symphony was "The Bass Player". These were all well known people to him, but their names escaped him.
My daughter went to high school with a boy who had the same problem. He made up names to call his friends since he couldn't remember their real names. I checked into his past lives and found he had quick turn arounds in a great number of his lives. I suppose his soul decided to get all his lessons over with as quickly as possible.
I have found this to be true in every case that I've dealt with. I'm not sure why this happens. Maybe the person subconsciously feels like they have too many names to remember, since they still have names rolling around from their last life.
Whatever the case may be, if you have trouble remembering names, you may have had a quick turn around from your last life. If you'd like to know, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com/readers/bonnie.
I'm very grateful that you chose this time to spend with me.
Thank you very much,
From Me 2 You Online
Bonnie
In my experience, people who have had quick turn arounds can't seem to remember peoples' names. One man I knew who had only 3 years between lives (he died in 1942 and was reborn in 1945) had a terrible time remembering people's names. He could remember names of people he saw every day such as his children, wife, family, neighbors, but it would sometimes take months or longer to learn and remember other people's names. Since he could remember faces, he would call them by what they did. The man who roasted peanuts at local festivals was "The Peanut Man". The man at the lumberyard was "The Wood Guy". A friend who played the bass in the symphony was "The Bass Player". These were all well known people to him, but their names escaped him.
My daughter went to high school with a boy who had the same problem. He made up names to call his friends since he couldn't remember their real names. I checked into his past lives and found he had quick turn arounds in a great number of his lives. I suppose his soul decided to get all his lessons over with as quickly as possible.
I have found this to be true in every case that I've dealt with. I'm not sure why this happens. Maybe the person subconsciously feels like they have too many names to remember, since they still have names rolling around from their last life.
Whatever the case may be, if you have trouble remembering names, you may have had a quick turn around from your last life. If you'd like to know, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com/readers/bonnie.
I'm very grateful that you chose this time to spend with me.
Thank you very much,
From Me 2 You Online
Bonnie
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Words to live by from The Peaceful Warrior
Be Happy ALL the time, without a reason in the world
Emotions change- But, beneath it all, is the simple perfection of our lives unfolding
Sometimes you have to lose your mind before you come to your senses
Be conscious about your choice, and responsible for your actions
Life’s biggest picture and promise is FULFILLMENT, HAPPINESS & PEACE
To create a talent for Living, we must gather information from inside ourselves
Self-realization is to discover joy and peace in one’s self
Find out where your joy comes from and tap it every day
Thank you for letting me share these thoughts with you. For more information and 'sharing of thoughts' please visit my website at: www.fromme2youonline.com
In all things and in all life - Do No Harm.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Jo
Emotions change- But, beneath it all, is the simple perfection of our lives unfolding
Sometimes you have to lose your mind before you come to your senses
Be conscious about your choice, and responsible for your actions
Life’s biggest picture and promise is FULFILLMENT, HAPPINESS & PEACE
To create a talent for Living, we must gather information from inside ourselves
Self-realization is to discover joy and peace in one’s self
Find out where your joy comes from and tap it every day
Thank you for letting me share these thoughts with you. For more information and 'sharing of thoughts' please visit my website at: www.fromme2youonline.com
In all things and in all life - Do No Harm.
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie Jo
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