Intuition Development Classes Online!!

Hi everyone!  I am so excited because I've had people express interest in attending my Intuition Development classes at Witchy Wearables, but are too far away or even in a different state.  So, I'm excited to announce that I finally(!!) have the online version ready to go, starting in January.  Yea!!! 

So, here is all the info you need to know:

• The classes will take place via video conferencing with Google Plus Hangouts.  You must have a Google (gmail) account and download Google Plus, if you don't already have it.  Be sure to include your gmail email address in the notes of your payment for the classes, if it is not your primary PayPal email, so that I can add you to my circles on Google Plus.   
• I am limiting the class size to 9 people only.  This keeps things intimate enough and adheres to Google's rules. 
• The classes span over 4 months, taking place every second Thursday of the month at 8 PM, Central time.  The classes may last up to 2 hours.  Specific dates are: 1-9-14; 2-13-14; 3-13-14; 4-10-14.   
• You must be able to commit to attending every class.  We create a shared energy during the classes and in an effort to keep this energy calm and comfortable, we all must take part in it.  Having people attend one class and not the next shakes up the energy and isn't very comfortable.  Plus, you won't want to miss out on the fun and interactive exercises and information! 
• The first 3 classes will come with handouts that I will email to you the day of the class. 
• You have options to pay for the classes.  The cost per class is $20.  Your initial $20 payment secures your spot.  After that, I will send you a PayPal invoice for the remaining three classes, about 2 weeks prior to the class date.  Payments are due 1 week prior to the class date.  --OR--  You can also pay for all 4 classes at once, which offers a slight discount.  There is a drop-down menu for the payment options in the Classes/Workshops section of my website. 
• You'll want to set aside this class time, to be a quiet, uninterrupted time for you.  This allows you to be fully present and connected to the group and gives respect to the rest of the group (and myself). 
• You will need ear buds or headphones, with a mic, for the class.  The ear buds/headphones cut out any feedback and echo that may occur. 

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me!!  I can't wait to start this journey with you!! 
 

Hearing Your Intuition and Actually Listening To It

We are all guilty of hearing our intuition but not listening to what it's saying.  Think of those times when you've said,  
"Man, something inside me said to slow down, but I didn't and then I got pulled over."
... or ...
"I just knew going out tonight was a bad idea and then this huge fight broke out."

Or what about the times when you've felt the nudges or received the signs to make a change and you continuously ignored them?  This happened to me very recently.  I've been receiving signs and messages all relating to change - now is the time to make a change; watch where/how you spend your energy; letting go of something opens space for something else; and so on. 

While I was receiving all of these signs and messages, I was also slacking a bit with my radio show on BlogTalk, which I co-host with the fabulous Shannon, The Psychic Cowgirl.  I could tell my energy wasn't as invested as it had been in the past, as I was forgetting things here and there, and I would find myself being really amped and on top of things one month and then being thankful for Shannon handling things the next. 

It wasn't until Shannon let me know about a new opportunity for us to look into that the connection between releasing and the radio show came together.  And even then, I STILL said to myself, "No, there's no way that could mean the radio show.  All these messages about change and releasing something have GOT to be about something else.  I'll just ride this out ..." 

And then it happened.  An emotional breakdown unlike any other emotional breakdown, which actually had absolutely nothing to do with the radio show.  But, it was all part of the master plan. 

Shannon sent me a message Sunday morning asking if I was OK, because she had a dream about me.  I was fine and responded letting her know.  Within hours everything took a nosedive.  I messaged her back when I finally had strength and awareness, telling her I wasn't OK and letting her know what I was feeling and going through.  We messaged back and forth a bit and on Monday, she checked on me again.  I let her know I was still feeling a bit yucky and she jumped right in saying that she would find a guest host so I could take time for self-care.  (love her!) 

I listened in to the show that night and joined in the chat room.  I noticed how lively and energetic I felt being in the chat room, and so did Shannon.  And then, it happened again (that intuition giving nudges) ...

We both had to admit to ourselves and each other what we had been feeling and getting signs of.  Because it turns out, it wasn't just me getting these signs, it was Shannon too!!  When we started this venture a little over a year ago, we promised each other that if it either one of us felt that it wasn't fun anymore that we would let the other one know, and there would be no hard feelings.  Shannon and I have been friends for years now, but this radio show brought us a lot closer together and even though I had been feeling a bit heavy about the radio show, I didn't really feel that it was "not fun anymore" and didn't want to upset Shannon or stress her out with worrying about doing the show alone or finding a new co-host or anything really.  Funny, Shannon also didn't want to upset me in anyway, so we both went back on our promise, even though it was in an effort to not upset the other one. 

We talked and once we were honest with ourselves and each other, we know that this is the right thing to do at this time.  As much as I love giggling with Shannon on Monday nights, it is time for us to end this venture together. 

The best part about all of this is that we, as friends, talked and fully honored what the other had to say.  After talking, it was almost silly that we both were afraid to speak up about what we had been feeling.  Nothing has changed, except for the fact that we will no longer be doing the radio show together (that and she won't be giving me a weekly taunt about parallel lives).  I have a huge respect and adoration for Shannon and if she continues to do the show, I will fully support her and be a regular guest (and if I have my own show somewhere down the line, Shannon will fully support me and be a regular guest).  :) 

So, here's the lesson in all of this - honor, trust, and listen to your intuition and don't be afraid to talk about your feelings!  Amazing things happen when you follow through with your gut instincts and handle situations like respectful adults.  Things don't have to be messy, icky, and upsetting.  They can be simple, easy, and light.  It's all how you approach and handle the situation. 

To a mind that is still ...

"To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."  - Lao Tzu

Can you even fathom this?  I mean really, sit and realize the reality of this quote ...  The whole universe! 

For those that may think this isn't possible, try it, I dare you.  Sit in quiet contemplation.  Meditate.  Quiet your mind.  What you will come to realize is that during those quiet, meditative moments, nothing is going on around you.  Nothing.  Do you know why?  Because you have quieted your mind and the universe has surrendered itself.  For those moments of serenity, everything stops.  Even the seasoned meditators may be getting hit with this realization ... I know I am. 

I never really stopped and thought, or realized that ... holy crap, the universe does surrender to my quiet mind.  When I'm meditating, I know of nothing that is going on around me.  I am lost in my special place, or my guided imagery, or my free flowing subconscious.  There are no ringing phones, no email alerts, no loud traffic passing by, no hyper pets ... nothing.  Naturally, any of those things may be occurring at the moments that my mind is still, but I wouldn't know because I am lost in my stillness. 

If you've never meditated and would love to experience this awesome 'stillness' ... let me offer you a tip.  I tend to be more of a left-brained person, so it was initially hard for me to quiet my mind and this is what worked for me. 

Get into a comfortable position, with your arms and legs not crossed in any fashion.  Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose, and count to six.  Hold that breath in and count to six.  Exhale through your mouth and count to six.  Then count to six before taking your next breath in.  Continue to repeat these steps and before you know it, you are meditating and the universe is surrendering itself to your quiet mind.  In the beginning, this process may take several repetitions before you fall into a meditative state, but after some practice it gets easier and easier.  Your mind is so focused on your breathing and counting that it forgets about 'everything else' going on in your life and is able to naturally quiet itself through this method. 

On Monday, August 6th, Shannon and I will be talking about Hypnotherapy and Meditation during our radio show, providing more information, insight, and tips.

You Must Be the Change

"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi

Change is not always a bad thing.  Change can often times be good.  Great even.  But, like all things in life, it has to start with you.  Shannon and I talked about this a bit on last Monday's radio show.  You have to be honest with yourself, first and foremost, about your intentions behind your words or actions.  You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else.  It all begins with YOU. 

If there are qualities and energies that you'd like to see, you have to be those qualities and energies first.  Expecting your friends, coworkers, or family members to be honest with you requires you being honest yourself.  Expecting those same people to be nicer requires you being nice yourself.  Expecting those people to be loving requires you to be loving yourself. 

Some of you might say, "But I AM nice, loving, and honest and I don't get it in return."  Let's look into that...  First, are you displaying the positive qualities looking for specific reciprocation?  Love, compassion, honesty ... these things should all naturally be unconditional.  It's not fair or right to only love someone IF they are going to love you back. 
Second...  being nice, loving, or honest to one person doesn't mean that all people in your life are going to be that way in return.  We will always encounter the negative side of people and situations.  What makes the difference is the way we respond to the test or lesson that the Universe is giving to us.  
Third ... be aware.  Be aware.  Be aware.  Always be aware of yourself and your thoughts.  The key to being that "change" lies here.  If you are aware of yourSELF and your thoughts, you are paying attention and are able to make adjustments accordingly. 

A journey starts with one footstep.  A drop in the ocean creates an enormous ripple effect.  In the sea of people that make up the world, be the person to take the first step on the journey of making the world a better place.