Monday, June 30, 2014

WE'RE MOVING

Thank you to all of you who read and follow my blog.  I am continuing to blog each month, but I'm hosting my blog on the Song of Stones website.  Please stop by and visit me there.  There's a new blog already posted there : )

Thursday, May 29, 2014

FOR THOSE IN NEED OF ANGELIC SUPPORT

I am EVER amazed at the power of the consciousness of the Universe and it’s ability to communicate with us … even in those times where we can’t see what is right in front of our eyes!

I began the day feeling a little off and in need of some rest and decided I would honour my body and take it easy.  I proclaimed that I would be happy if I only get one thing done and that was this month’s blog.  No matter how often I try to prepare them in advance, I somehow end up writing them fresh each month.  They just can’t be controlled.  They come as they will - at the exact moment that they will.  I know it’s strange speaking about a writing as if it is in charge and not me - but that IS how it is - for me.

I tried to think of a topic for this month, but the control thing - it just never works.  You’d think I’d get it by now.  I gave up and let go and decided to lay down and rest.  Just as I was getting comfortable, I was interrupted by a knock on the door.  It was a very unusual visit.  A woman and her daughter had followed a dog into my backyard.  They believed he was lost and wanted to help get him back home.  They told me they tried getting close to see the tags but the dog was frightened and ran off into my back yard.  I came outside and peeked through the fence and there was this cute thing running around my back yard.  Very sweet.  He didn’t look so scared to me in the moment.  I thought I’d give a go to coaxing his return address from him.  I wasn’t tall enough to reach around and unlatch the door, so I went through the house.  By the time I got there he was gone.  My sense was he would find his way home.  Dogs are very clever.

I stayed by the window on the inside of the house for a few minutes just in case he was hiding somewhere I couldn’t see him.  My garden hasn’t been touched since the winter and there were lots of overgrown spots where he could hide.  He was gone.  But now I had a different distraction.  The room with the door to the garden was the room I keep the stones.  I did not plan on spending time there today - even though there was lots to do - the crystals have been reorganizing themselves.  They are also quite clever.  They’ve been showing me ways of keeping them where they would be easier to find and save me lots of space - which I needed for MORE crystals : ) 

Despite my "plans", I followed guidance and dove into the reorganization.  A group of crystals caught my eye … they were raw Metamorphosis Quartz crystals with Angelic presence.  It couldn’t be a coincidence that just last night, a neighbour and I were discussing whether there was a higher consciousness and whether angels and other such divine intervention was real.  I admired these beauties and then placed them down and continued on with my task.  Well when the crystals want attention they do find a way to get it.  The box that they were in toppled to the floor and the crystals spilled out.  Now I was listening!  I gathered them up, surprised that they were fine except for a couple of small chips that came away without any apparent affect to the appearance of the crystals.  I immediately sensed that those chips would be given away as a gift crystals. 


So were the Angels orchestrating this.  Was this the reason that clever dog got the attention of these passers by, so that they would knock on my door so that I would make my way down to the crystal room so that I would be led to find the Angel crystals …

Perhaps so ... because they (the Angels) have a message …

They want us to know that they are present.  That they hear us.  They hear our calls and know our desires and shelter us with love.  They are not just here for those who believe in them or for certain lucky/gifted/entitled ones.  They are here for ALL of US.  Do you hear that.  They are here for you.  They are with you right now.  It’s up to you to trust the signs and hear their messages.  These crystals can help with that.  They are a bridge of sorts to Angelic presence.  That’s why you see them in the crystals.  It’s their way of saying ...

“WE ARE HERE.  It’s true ... we do exist. But you don’t even have to believe.  We are with you.  We are supporting you and we are loving you no matter what.  No matter who you are.  No matter where you are.  No matter what.  If you want to KNOW FOR SURE we are here … you need only be open to receiving our messages.  They come in many ways.  It may be through another.  It may be through a book, a show, a cup of tea, a word or number you see/hear over and over again.  It may be through a sweet dog and a stranger passing by.    If you want to hear us, you will.  We are also very clever in the way we speak to you."

Now … I can sleep : )

NOTE:    I realized this was not the only message I received from the Angels.  I had a fall recently (on Mother’s day) that felt so much like an Angel falling to earth.  I know how it sounds but that’s what I sensed and felt and so I’m being true and honest as I describe it.  I had no plans to share it but the message is that others have fallen this month too and have had a similar sensation whether they recognized it as such at the time or not.  And when I say fallen … I’m speaking of a physical fall with bumps and bruises.  I share this in case it means anything to you. The message I'm getting is that it’s a definite Angelic connection.  If you have had a similar experience and wish to discuss this further, share your comments below or feel free to contact me through the www.songofstones.com website.

ADDITIONAL NOTE:  The number 44 has been showing up here for some time ... I think from around the time I began making the Star Songs.  I have always felt it to be an Angelic number - the angels making their presence known.  Here's just how clever they are in their messages ... this Blog entry was the 44th one!

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

ENERGY DISCONNECT

Inspiration for my blogs comes sometimes from the least expected places.  This month I was inspired by an experience I had with a new mouse I got.  That’s the mouse that helps me navigate around my computer, not a mouse that eats cheese and wiggles its whiskers.  I loved this new mouse.  It responded to the lightest touch and had this bouncy effect that dissolved the borders of my pages allowing me to bounce outside the edges of the simulated pages.  I was greatly enjoying that.  However, my excitement soon dimmed as I found that my connection was constantly interrupted.  I would click on a page or spot and then no sooner did I get started my connection was lost and my mouse stopped responding.  Sometimes I could get reconnected fairly quickly but sometimes not!  It got to the point where I was spending more time waiting to be connected than I was actually connected.  It really SLOWED down my work.  The constant stopping and clicking and reestablishing my position after I was reconnected was driving me crazy.

As frustrated as I was, the messages that came up on my computer screen whenever this happened, captured my attention:
“CONNECTION LOST”
and
“RECONNECTED”
It felt like the Universe was sending me a message through this mouse.  And I was beginning to pay attention.  I could have called for tech support to resolve this issue but for some reason I was guided to wait on that.  The “problem” resolved when the mouse ran out of batteries and I put in a new set.  That’s what the issue had been.  The batteries needed changing and the mouse was not maintaining a connection to its energy source. 

THE MOUSE WAS NOT MAINTAINING A CONNECTION TO ITS ENERGY SOURCE.

Did you hear that …. I certainly did.

When we lose connection to our SOURCE, we are temporarily cut off from our supply of energy or that supply is intermittent - as it was with my mouse.

WOW …. powerful message from such a small inanimate object!


"When we lose connection to our SOURCE, we are temporarily cut off from our supply of energy or that supply is intermittent."  THOSE are the times that we feel LOST.  Those are the moments where we feel despair.  They are the moments where we become overwhelmed by life - bombarded by stimuli and unable to summon up the energy to move forward.  Well of course that's how we feel.  We are like the mouse ... 
"CONNECTION LOST"
This loss of connection - this disconnect from our power source - affects us in so many ways.  For my computer work, it was slowing me down to the point where I was having trouble getting the simplest things accomplished.  Even the most basic tasks were taking far more time and energy that I had available.  Without a constant supply of energy, I was rendered idle.

This experience was showing me something else too ... something important ... it was not just about maintaining a connection to an energy source, but choosing which energy source to plug into.  It was a choice of whether to plug into a source of energy that is INTERMITTENT and constantly needs to be recharged or plugging directly into the main source!!!!  We can choose a source of energy, like batteries, that is limited; and then "reconnect" when needed by replacing the batteries or recharging them.  Or we can choose to plug directly into a consistent source of power, like electricity, that gives us a constant flow of energy - as long as we stay plugged in.  We can apply this principle to our spiritual selves and choose whether to connect to limited/intermittent sources of energies or connect directly to our Source.


How do we reconnect with our primal energy source?  Not through outside sources as we might think, but by navigating from within.  So what has this to do with crystals?  The Stone Beings are masters of the art of stillness.  It is in the stillness - the deep presence of the now - where we can find our connection to Source and the most powerful stores of energy we can find in this world.  The crystalline beings are excellent guides through this territory that is their home.

Monday, March 31, 2014

REACTING TO CRYSTALS - CAN THEY CAUSE HARM?


A wonderful group of crystals arrived here recently from a very special source. The box arrived in time for a show that I was going to be doing that weekend.  It was almost magical, the speed with which these crystals arrived.  It usually takes at least 3 times as long from where they are coming.  I put the box down unopened until I had the time to get to them.  I didn’t make the connection of their arrival with a headache that soon developed.  It seemed I needed a little time to adjust to the very high frequencies of what was in the box.  I mentioned the headache in passing to the friend who had sent me the crystals and that launched us into a discussion on reactions to crystals and inspired the topic of this month’s blog …

CAN CRYSTALS CAUSE HARM?


I’m going to jump right in and tell you what I think.  Please remember what I’m about to tell you is based on my own personal experiences and views and I tend to see things very differently than most.  I understand that others may have different opinions and I respect and honour them all.  I encourage you to explore your own experiences with the crystalline beings and make up your own mind about this somewhat polarized topic.

RESISTANCE = REACTION

I personally don’t believe that crystals can cause us harm.  I’ve had reactions to crystals before, but never what I would call a “bad” reaction.  The way I see it is that these reactions indicate resistance.  The crystal we’re reacting to may be introducing a vibration that is bringing up deeply buried trauma or issues.  The reason we bury these feelings so deeply is because we don’t want to deal with them.  So of course we’re going to feel some sort of resistance when they resurface.  But something to hold in your awareness is that when there is resistance there is promise of a great gift. This is one of the hidden treasures of the crystals. 

CAUSE OR CURE

I can certainly understand though that it may seem that crystals can hold “negative” energies or cause “negative” reactions.  If we bring in a new crystal and we have a physical or emotional reaction, we’re going to naturally think that the crystal is the problem.  If we get a headache when a crystal shows up or we feel dizzy whenever we’re near it, it stands to reason that we are going to see the crystal as a problem and we are not going to want to be around it.  If whenever we are around a crystal, uncomfortable emotions like anger or sadness rise to the surface, it makes sense that we’re going to want to put distance between us and the crystal, especially when we’ve worked hard at avoiding those emotions.  In each case it may seem that the crystal is the cause of our reaction and perhaps it is; but is there more to see and understand here.

I WANTED THEM OUT OF MY HOUSE NOW!

When I say I understand, I really mean it.  There have been crystals which I’ve had strong reactions to.  In each case, I wanted to return them.  I mean I wanted them OUT OF MY HOUSE - NOW!  In one case, it was a group of green Elestials that I was reacting to.  I called up my supplier and told him that I’d be returning them.  I couldn’t send these crystals away quickly enough.  But then as I was packing up the crystals something interesting happened.  I was wrapping each one individually and the first one I picked up was vibrating so lovingly.  I thought ohhh … well I’ll keep this one but I’m sending the rest back.  This went on for a while.  Each one that I picked up to wrap was so beautiful and had such an amazing energy that I just couldn’t send it back.  It was like trying to give back kittens who were snuggling up against me and purring so contently.  I just couldn’t do it.  As you may have guessed, I kept the crystals.  Not only did I keep them but I ordered more.  I ordered ALL that was available.

LOOK AGAIN - WHAT DO YOU SEE NOW?

Those green crystals held a very special gift for me - but in order to receive it, I needed to come face to face with a part of myself that I so wanted to run away from.  If I had sent them away immediately without giving myself some time and distance before picking them up again - I would not have experienced that shift in the way I saw the crystals.  It was in honouring the resistance that came up when I first saw the crystals which allowed me to see them in a new light.  Once my guard came down, I was able to see and be with the crystals because I was able to see and be with myself - including the part of myself I was hiding from.  With the support of these wonderful stone beings, when I finally stopped running and turned and looked, what I saw was not so bad.  The thing that I was hiding from was much worse in my imaginings than it was in reality.  That was the gift of those special green beings.  In this way, they showed me too, the true reason for why crystals sometimes cause us to react.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO WHEN WE HAVE A REACTION?

I’m not saying people SHOULD or SHOULDN’T work with crystals that cause them discomfort - however that shows up.  I always encourage people to trust their inner guidance.  There is no right or wrong with the crystals.  We each choose our own experiences.  I’m just saying that when you feel things from the stone beings that might be uncomfortable, it’s ok to release your fear that this crystal might carry “bad” energy or cause you harm, and open to a different perspective.  The reactions that they cause may be a temporary adjustment to the particular frequency that they are vibrating at; or it may be resistance to a long held issue or pattern that these crystals are coaxing out into the light.  If you can hang in there a little while, there is a gift waiting for you on the other side of that reaction.

THE REAL DANGER

As a side note, there are some crystals that require caution and safe handling, like lead based crystals or those containing mercury.  The potentially toxic physical qualities of minerals is a very different subject than what we are discussing.  However I did want to mention that there are some minerals which need to be handled with care, especially when making Elixirs.  Please be aware of the mineral content of your crystals when working with them.  Spend the time to research your crystals before making elixirs as some are not to be placed inside the water.  Elixirs are just as effective when placing the crystals near the water rather than in the water.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

THE ENERGY OF 2014


This blog post was inspired by a question that a customer asked about whether there may have been a mistake in interpreting the end of the Mayan Calendar and maybe 2014 is the actual true end.


The energies this year do feel very powerful.  I am aware of what some of the expectations are/were of what will happen or should have happened at the end of the Mayan Calendar but I’d like you to be open to the possibility that it does not signify the coming of the end of the world NOR that it marks a time of global upheaval.  Consider for a moment that the end of the Mayan Calendar heralds a new age, that brings with it a shift in energies - a change in the way things “work”.  So in a sense, perhaps the world did end - that is the world as we knew it.  It may be that there was a dimension that DISAPPEARED - that one of many worlds in our infinitely expansive Universe DID END.  Perhaps that dimension merged with the other worlds or created an opening that caused the shift in energy that we’re all feeling now.  Or maybe A NEW WORLD was CREATED. 
 
We can debate and discuss the possibilities, make mathematical calculations and study astrological configurations until the end of the next century and never discover the answer.  Rather than focus on estimated dates or on what other say is supposed to happen, we might turn within and focus on what we’re feeling and sensing and experiencing.  That is something that can help us move into understanding and acceptance rather than fear and doubt.  Many of us do sense that there are energies available to us that have not been before and perhaps that’s what the end of the Mayan Calendar signalled. We can choose to take advantage of these energies and focus on well being and inner peace rather than the chaos outside.


It may be that the chaos we’re witnessing in the earth shifts, weather patterns and political, social and financial unrest is a reflection of our inner turmoil and fears. It may be that what shifted with the end of the Mayan Calendar was the speed and intensity with which our inner energies are reflected outwards.  I think it’s always been that way - that our outer world is a reflection of our inner world - but perhaps it’s just speeding up now - it’s happening much faster. Many have been feeling the “SPEED” which which the world is moving for quite some time.  Perhaps this is what they are sensing. So if that’s true, we have the opportunity to experience our power in a way we haven’t in eons.  We can literally see our thoughts and dreams and feelings coming into presence much more quickly than ever before and in such a way that there is little doubt that this is what we’re experiencing.


We’re beginning to see in a much clearer way, the correlation between our thoughts and our reality.  This is not news to those of us who are light workers.  We’ve known for a long time that our emotional state is connected to our physical state.  This takes it one step further … that our inner state is reflected in our outer world.  And collectively, this is true too.  So what we’re seeing in our world is a reflection of our collective hopes, dreams and creativity as well as our fears, anxieties and resistance. This is a time where there is great freedom of speech due to global interconnectedness.  It’s a time of great creative expression the likes of which we haven’t seen in a very long time.  It’s also a time of great financial, political and social unrest, not to mention the physical planetary shifts.  What we’re seeing is our collective consciousness being reflected outwards into our world.  And our technology is allowing us to SEE this in a very graphic way.  It’s what the famous quote “be the change you wish to see in the world” is truly and literally about.


You are powerful beyond your imagination - well really I should say your power is only limited by your imagination.  Now if this is true, the first thing you probably want to know is HOW do I create an inner state of peacefulness, prosperity, wisdom, joy. etc. so that I can experience that in my outer world.  That’s a subject for another blog - perhaps even a book.  What I can tell you is that you begin by getting in touch with your true self - by remembering who you are.


If you’re wanting support with that, look to the “Light Guides” to remind you of who you are.  When you are ready you will find them.  They are not the ones warning you to protect yourself from negative energies.  They are not the ones telling you what you should do and how you should do it.  They are not the ones telling you to fix the things that are broken in you.  They are the ones who are whispering your name.  They’re the ones telling you that they SEE YOU.  They’re the ones reminding you of who you truly are and gently guiding you back within to the WISE being you are. These Light Guides may or may not be human guides.  There are many different types of guides.  The stone beings are beautiful and powerful guides in helping you reconnect to your inner light.  Of course ANY stone can be such a guide for you, though there are some who take presence specifically for that purpose.  If you’re looking to connect with one of those special light guide crystals and haven’t been able to find it, feel free to get in touch and I can help you reconnect with your personal light guide or show you how to enter into a state of deep listening and find that guide yourself.


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

CREATING WITH THE CRYSTALLINES


The topic of creativity has been coming up quite a bit of late.  It’s quite a topic.  So many hold much fear about it.  Generally people don’t see themselves as being creative or possessing the skill or talent to do creative things.  You might be surprised that some of the most whimsical and creative people feel that way about themselves.  They may not see their unique creative ability as being valuable to others.  They have high expectations of themselves and believe if they are unable to capture their subject with exact precision and perfect proportion, they cannot create something beautiful.  What they may not understand is that the purpose of creating an artistic piece, is more about expression than technique.  It’s about "capturing the essence of" what you want to express.  If you can do that - then you understand artistry.  

When you’re trying to show skill, it becomes about competition and that opens you up to judgement - mostly from yourself.  When you’re opening up your heart and showing, in your piece, what you’re feeling and what you’re seeing, then it’s about expression and that is true artistry.  Then it doesn’t matter what kind of paper you use, what materials you use, because nothing blocks true creative expression.  That’s why some people can take garbage - literal garbage - and make art, while others can take the highest grade of paper and paints and the most exclusive and expensive brushes and not be able to move people in the same way that the garbage did.  Someone can draw or paint something with exact precision and perfect proportion and fail to capture the depth and truth of the subject.  It's not about perfection .. it's about expression.  And in that sense ALL of us have something to offer.  I have yet to meet someone that doesn’t have SOMETHING TO SAY.

A dear friend, Deborah from the Metaphysical Realm 1, offered a very special gift that allows me to show you what I mean.   Deborah is a deeply intuitive woman who shares a love and respect of the stone beings with me.  She was telling me about an experience she had where the “old ones” came to her in a vision.  She saw them very clearly and wanted to be able to express this vision on paper.  As she described her drawing she told me that she used crayons and that the picture was child-like but she was able to capture the essence of the Old Ones and that was her purpose.  When I saw the picture I was blown away.  She TRULY captured their essence and their energy in her “child like” drawing.  Her drawings inspired me to talk about creativity and expression in this month’s blog and Deborah was kind enough to allow me to share her very special drawings with you.

Here are the drawings and her description of them in her own words: 

“First of all, "Old Ones" is my friend L's, name for them, and I think it applies beautifully.  They are beyond time and they are time itself in a way.  They are not human, but they are wonderful beings who take care of our earth!  The Old Ones are not just the guardians of the earth but they help to keep it in balance as well.  I started actually doing earth work about a year ago, right after I moved to Sedona.  Too many of the Old Ones are sleeping, often put to sleep by well meaning humans, and they have not been able to do their jobs.  I have woken some of them up so that they can better bring the earth into balance.  Mother Earth needs their help.  I had done the earth work in four places before I actually saw a pair of Old Ones in my mind's eye.  That was in Denver.  When I got home to Sedona, a few of them showed themselves to me, but the "female" I drew was in the forefront; the one with the big smile.”                                                                                             ------ Deborah

 

So you see ... it’s not about having the perfect materials or the technical skills to replicate your subject with precision.  It’s about pure, honest, “child-like” expression.  It’s about sharing that expression from a space of deep love from the heart rather than the precise calculable part of the mind.  That’s where true art comes from.  So you see ... you are an artist ... ALREADY.

The crystals can be a great source of support in trusting yourself and reaching deep into that creative space within.  Of course there are crystals that come to mind that are “said” to be just for such purpose ... like carnelian, picasso stone, basalt and manifestation quartz to name a few; however, and I may sound like a broken record, but the crystal that you are most drawn to at the time will be the one that will be best.  If you want a crystal to guide and support you in something specific - a special creative expression - then hold that desire in your heart and open up to connecting with the perfect stone being for that project.  Then allow yourself to be guided to that stone.  The one that calls to you - that draws you to it - that sparkles a little more than the rest ... that is the perfect one.   And remember creative expression can come forth in many ways besides drawing and painting.  Creative expression can show up in writing, cooking, decorating, yes ... but also in business, and teaching and parenting.  There is not one aspect of your life that can’t be infused with your signature creative flair.

Now ... SHOW YOURSELF to the world in that way only you can do.  No really ... try it ... in whatever way you’re inspired to do.  Take a crystal friend with you and make a doodle, cook a meal guided only by your muse, reorganize a room on a whim and with your whimsy, make a sand castle or a snowman (depending on where you live).  Play with your inner child and have fun doing it.  When I said show yourself to the world, it could just be for your eyes only.  No other need see this part of you if you’re not ready to show it to them - though I imagine they will think it is very beautiful.  Remember you are ALREADY AN ARTIST.