Are looks deceiving?

Yes they are. I have fallen into the trap of forming an opinion about someone based on what they look like. Usually this opinion was stinkingly wrong. (I was young and most things were based on what people dressed like as I was always in St.Vinnies specials and had a huge chip on my shoulder.)
Ít is a reflex that we develop that is really required by our psyche - it is a bit of a safety device. If people look "good" to us, that means we will be safe around them. If they look "bad" to us then we are threatened and feel unsafe, they may harm us.Our subconscious is sending us a warning to be careful.
So it is a reflexive and defensive mechanism, but then we are always told to "get to know someone".
Sometimes getting to know certain people allows them in and then it can be difficult to disconnect.
It is therefore important to know if our reactions are based on ego cues ( she is too fat, too beautiful, too rich ) or intuitive cues ( something about him just does not feel right, something she says does not fit with how she acts ect..)
It is important to read the signs and energy people send out, maybe one day it could save you from a really sticky situation.It does not mean that you are aloof or critical, it just means that you are being careful and those people worth knowing will understand.

Meeting an angel?

Yesterday I was visiting my mum at a nursing home in Sydney and had to take her to an appointment with a specialist. When we returned, there was an extra staff member on that I had never met before - this lovely lady is a nun from the Holy Family Order, and what astounded me was the beauty of her aura.
Truely I have not witnessed such a beautiful energy in a very long time - it was astounding to stand close to her.
I felt that she could have said anything, but I was not really listening to her words, but I was feeling her energy and it felt so pure and good that I experienced a spontaneous and wonderful calmness and peace within myself. She must work wonders for some of the residents in all their various states of unwellness.
I would love to know more about her, maybe I will bump into her again next time I visit.
Some people just effect you that way, dont they?
Its the feeling that you experience when you are around them - and its an overwhelming goodness, such a strong groundedness and 'egoless' persona that it can leave an impression.

I am so glad that this lady is looking after my mum.

First Harvest Celebration!

Lughnassadh is the name given to what used to be the time of the year of the first of three harvest festivals ( coming into the autumn and winter seasons ).The plants and food crops sewn and grown during spring and summer were now becomming ready to harvest and to store for the hard, cold and dark months to come.
There had to be lots of planning and lots of luck for the harvests to be fruitful, so, ofcourse, our ancestors were a very superstitious bunch, and therefore employed the Gods to bestow their kindness upon their communitites. Rituals were held to honor them and gain their positiverecognition.
Circles were cast and ceremonies invoking the Goddess and God were held in every community as gifts of fruit and grains were symbolically presented. There would be chanting, singing and dancing as in each person's heart lay the fear of an impending winter and the desire for the Gods to see their precious family and livestock through the treacherously hard winter.
We remember, at this time, how lucky we are to have full fridges and freezers and not have to worry about the same hardships that our ancestors had to endure.
So at this first harvest time may we thank our own Gods, whoever they may be, for letting us live such abundant lives!

Focus, focus, focus!

 I have been watching Hulk Hogan ( from World Championship Wrestling ) talking about focus and about manifestation.Yes, the Hulk himself is a very spiritual man.
He was saying that he has realised that what you think is what you create, so it is important to be vigilant with regard to your thoughts!
I was impressed!
It is important to create an equilibrium between your inside world and your outside world - so your thoughts need to reflect your actions and visa versa.
It is harder than it sounds, as most of us a plagued with feelings of self doubt, and these thoughts then sabotage everything that we want to achieve.
It is dead energy - which can leave us continually procrastinating being afraid to make any decisions at all.
Any movement is better than no movement, so they say.
So even if your initial steps may turn out less than successful, at least you will learn from the experience - not doing anything leads only to frustration and a feeling of powerlessness.
Listen to the Hulk.....

Full Moon Tonight

Blue cake for a blue moon!

Tonight's Blue Moon was celebrated with some friends - celebrating another month passing and to send love to those that have suffered loss in the last few days.
It is always so sad when someone close dies - and two losses were mentioned tonight.
One was an unexpected shock, the other, after a long painful illness.
Families have been left devasted and shattered.
So we gathered our thoughts and sent them off with love - and then we ate cake and gave thanks for what we have.

New Cards to play with - Goodie!

I was presented with a very big surprise today - my sweet partner bought me a new set of tarot cards that I had been admiring on the internet a few weeks ago. As is usual, the moment I show interest in anything, he is out the door and buying it for me!How lucky am I!
These cards are totally outstanding, very individual and I am hoping will be a very intuitive deck.

If you have ever struggled with buying a tarot deck for yourself, you will know that it is a very personal choice and sometimes ( other than the purchase of your very first learning deck which is more often than not a Ryder Waite deck ) it can be a very difficult choice as it is something that has to speak to you.
It is good to be able to see a full deck, as sometimes you can get caught out by seeing a great set of Major Arcana on the internet while the minors are not very exciting at all with the same artwork being repeated over and over.
For some traditionalists, that does not matter, but if you are a very visual person, as I am, then the whole deck needs to be pictorial, each card different and very expressive.
I have been through a number of decks - only one has really worked for me till now.

I am hoping that this new deck will be even better! I have included a pic of one of the cards! Cant wait to start doing readings with them.

Hunter Society for Paranormal Research

The Hunter Society for Paranormal Research, run by John and Jan Overholt, some local ghost hunters from Newcastle, with their band of paranormal investigators, are looking to make contact with your ghosts!!
If you have a ghost that is inhabiting your home or know of a haunted house or building in your area that would be available for investigation please drop me a line by replying to this post and I will pass on your information! Please remember that full approval must be sought from owners before any research can be conducted - so dont dob in your neighbour or a friend unless you know they will let us into their home!