JULY 2021 BLOG: FREEDOM

We are celebrating Independence Day here in the United States on July 4th. We celebrate our freedom on many levels, whether physically, spiritually or emotionally.

Let’s take a look at the general definition of FREEDOM:

“Freedom, generally, is having the ability to act or change without constraint. Something is “free” if it can change easily and is not constrained in its present state. … A person has the freedom to do things that will not, in theory or in practice, be prevented by other forces.”

Within our Constitution and laws there are some guidelines for freedom with respect to others and yourself which include:

· Freedom of Association
· Freedom of Belief
· Freedom of Speech
· Freedom to express oneself
· Freedom of the press
· Freedom to choose one’s state in life
· Freedom of religion
· Freedom from bondage and slavery
· Freedom of education
· And more… https://simplicable.com/new/freedom

Also, cause for celebration is the freedom of choice and spirit; the freedom to function and be who you came here to be. In this new way of being in the COVID age, you have a new opportunity to be a fully functioning individual.

What does that mean? What is a fully functioning person? Carl Rogers describes this as an ongoing process. That’s a given with the goal of peace and joy. Rogers’ seven characteristics are rooted more in philosophy than everyday life.

The basis of everything above comes down to CHOICE.

“Freedom of choice describes an individual’s opportunity and autonomy to perform an action selected from at least two available options, unconstrained by external parties.”

· You can choose to be happy…or not.
· You can choose to be open to new experiences.
· You can choose your own opinion on what happens around you and not depend on the opinions of others.
· You can choose to trust that the choices you make are best for you.
· You can make decisions for you without concern for the criticism of others.
· You can choose to live in harmony with others and be accepting of diversity.
· You can choose to grow by being open to constructive criticism and choose or not to accept it.
· You can choose to love yourself enough that you don’t need the others to make you feel whole and powerful.
· You can choose to be creative and express yourself in a healthy way.

The more freedom and autonomy people have, the greater their well-being. The more choice people have, the greater their freedom and autonomy. Therefore, the more choice people have, the greater their well- being.

How will you choose FREEDOM?

What will you choose?

Happy Independence Day!!

June Blog: What Do You Want Now?

June and another opportunity to begin again. Each month I asked the Universe what it is that I should share. The words that I keep hearing are freedom and independence. So I ask, “Isn’t that the theme for next month? July is our Independence Day here in the United States.”

The answer I got was NO. This is the time to talk about freedom and independence…personal freedom and independence. You’re venturing out now and doing “normal” things that you haven’t been doing although you’re doing them in a different way.

That brings up the question…

How do you view independence and freedom now.. your own personal independence and freedom without the political or patriotic component… although they may bleed into one another.

What is it that you want for yourself NOW?

I know for me I want to see my Teddy Bear more. I want to spend time with my grandson and watch him grow. Each time I see him he is bigger, more verbal and with greater understanding of his world. He’s been my teacher in how he accepts others and grasps life with pure joy. And he’s taught me love. I never knew this kind of love now that he’s in my life. I said that when my son was born and this only is an expansion of that love. Father’s Day this month becomes even more important and special.

What do you want?

What is freedom to you?

What questions do you have that relate to how you view future?

That is why I have a new reading. Well, it’s new for me. I call it YOUR Reading because you develop the questions. It’s an hour reading with no more than ten questions given to me ahead of time by you to be sure that they are worded for the Universe to receive your intention. It’s recorded and you will receive a template of your questions for taking notes. Added into this reading is a consultation to help develop ways of achieving the outcomes discovered in the reading. This gets right to the heart of the matter. Right to your soul intentions and to your authentic self.

Scary? Possibly.

The Universe has your back so there’s no need to be concerned.

Discover the YOU that you’ve been waiting to free into the world now that you can engage in the world again.

What is it that you want?

Who do you choose to be?

Find the oneness in the you and your authentic higher self.

YOUR Reading

You’ve got this!!

May Blog: Mother’s Day

May is always a special month for me. The memories of my mother and grandmother who are always close are even more clear as May 9th and Mother’s Day approaches here in the United States. Growing up I saw them as amazing women who could do anything whether working at jobs away from home or being in the home with family. Most of all they were nurturers in their own way and in their own style. Super Mom and Nana!! I love you!

“The nurturing mother is not a myth or a fantasy. She was, for hundreds of thousands of years if not longer, the mother of all humans and the foundation on which our success as a species rested. This does not mean that she was worshipped as a Goddess, nor that she was part of a race of Amazons who dominated men. Neither did she, as an individual, correspond to the romantic images portrayed in civilization by Madonna-like paintings and sculptures. She simply cared for her offspring as any mammal does.”

~~~~~Dr James Kimmel, Ph.D.

That’s the basic definition of the nurturing mother and in today’s world what a mother does is even more expansive. Education, extracurricular activities, more closely monitoring of children with today’s social media and media, instilling the values of community, taking care of ailing parents, and religious or spiritual training. That’s just to name a few of the responsibilities of parents/nurturers.

At this point I want to be clear that all nurturers are not women. Men play a key role in nurturing, especially as a single parent.

The focus here is do you, as a nurturer taking care of those you love, nurture yourself with the same loving kindness, understanding, acceptance and good will that you do all those you care about and care for?

You’re learning to do this now. Self-care has been a big topic, and this is just a display and acknowledgement of self-love. The same love you give others you now have permission to give yourself.

YOU are important.

YOU are loved.

YOU are seen and heard.

The universe gives you permission. And YOU give yourself permission.

From the newsletter thegoodtrade.com here are 9 simple ways to encourage self-care for the women that you love because “you can’t pour from an empty cup.”

1. Little luxuries: to work into her everyday life, essential oils, tea, coffee or chocolates and maybe some wine!

2. Talk it Out: Just be there to listen, schedule a chat with coffee, tea or wine, even a call. Discuss what is relevant and important to her.

3. Walk it Out: head out for a walk with or without the kids. Quiet time alone in nature.

4. Create together: Start a project together. Does she have a DIY passion?

5. Time away: Plan an adventure for a day with her that could include a movie or even a spa day.

6. Try something new for a Change: Whatever the interest, schedule something in a new place with new people. Search websites and plan your or her next adventure. Possibly the new brunch place that she’s always wanted to try. Make time for that something that she never has time for.

7. Run errands for her: Whether there’s small children or not and wanting to be out and about even though vaccinated, give her a break and do those errands especially if her love language is Acts of Service.

8. Mom and Me care days: Do it together. If you can’t find the place that’s suitable for the age of the children, then schedule someone to come in. My friend brought in a massage therapist. Another brought in a sushi chef from her town to treat the special lady and her family and/or friends.

9. Most importantly, Make Space: You know it’s not just about the activity or the gift. It’s about being seen and heard. Many times, the last person to be recognized it the mom. I love the adage: If mom’s not happy then no one is happy. Let’s turn that around: If mom is happy, we’re ALL ecstatic!!

Whatever you choose, take the time to recognize, see and listen to that special mom, grandmother, aunt, neighbor or nurturer in your life.

You deserve it and so do they!

And check out the special for this month: Mother’s Day Love Tarot Reading

Happy Mother’s Day!

April: “I AM”

April, the beginning the new astrological calendar year when the Sun moves into Aries, the first house of the zodiac and Spring with the glorious rebirth and decorating of nature for pure enjoyment and appreciation.

The First House is where you focus on YOU. How you show up in the world. How you are perceived. The ego is strong. Self-worth and confidence should be high. You should be feeling your power to accomplish whatever you desire.

My favorite quote for this house is the one by Marianne Williamson:

“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.”

Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”

You have the God-given Power, my dear!

But….

· Why don’t I feel this power?
· Why don’t I know that I can be the light for others as well as myself?
· How do I truly feel that power and not fear?

The real reason? You truly feel the power through love. It’s always about love. And that begins with loving yourself first in order to have enough for everyone else in your life that you care about.

And you have divine permission to do just that.

Here is where I need to point out a tool to use to honor yourself and reclaim your power. (It never went away; you just ignored it for a while.)

To honor, respect and love you, it’s important to set boundaries with those around you whether personal, family or professional. ALL boundaries!

YOU have the power to set those boundaries and honor your spirit with love and respect.

HOW do I set boundaries with people I work with or people I love?

You already know the answer. You just need clarity on the how!

My reading special for this month is Setting Boundaries Tarot Reading. It’s 8 cards and 30 minutes for half price. Now just $49!

bit.ly/2021boundaries

Live with the light, power and freedom that you deserve!

Love,

Donna

March Blog: The Power of Perseverance

PERSEVERANCE: The ability to keep doing something in spite of obstacles.

This is a powerful word that conjures up the image of someone never giving up and continuing the effort no matter what appears in their path.

Other words for perseverance are:

Steadfast
· Persistence
· Purposeful
· Grit
· Tenacious
· Diligent
· Determination
· Endurance
· Drive
· Indefatigable

All good words yet they bring to mind the image of a lot of work and effort.

How does this apply to the Law of Attraction when attracting what we desire is supposed to be easy and relaxed?

Perseverance and the Law of Attraction go hand in hand if you keep your focus on what you truly desire. The Law of Attraction works both ways. If you remain focused on the idea that you won’t receive or manifest your desire, and you achieve that, your perseverance will have paid off.

Is that what you want?

Focus and clarity of purpose is yours, not what someone else thinks you should have, do or be. It’s not a matter of pleasing someone else. This is all about you and your heartfelt desire to be, do or have whatever you want.

· Be clear on what you want.

· Be focused continuously on your desire.

· PERSEVERE in your focus.

· Never give up!! See it, hear it, smell it, touch it, taste it! FEEL it completely with all your senses!

Do you want that new car, new house, job, college fund for the kids, vacation? You pick! KNOW it’s yours!

CLARITY! FOCUS! PERSEVERANCE!

“Never, never, never give up.” Winston Churchill

And if you need some assistance in maintaining focus on your desires and goals, check out the reading special for the month of March: bit.ly/2021persevere

FEBRUARY: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE HEART!

It’s already February and time to focus on your heart. The heart is the center of the seven in body chakras, bridges heaven and earth, and generates the body’s most powerful and extensive rhythmic electromagnetic field. The electrical field produced by the heart is 60 times greater in amplitude than the brain and permeates every cell in the body.

WOW! Think about the power of your heart. When your heart is open, you are sending this beautiful energy out into the world and opening yourself up to allow more loving energy to come to you. Just saying the words or reading this feels so expansive and POWERFUL!

How you FEEL, your emotions, attract what you’re feeling to you. Like attracts like. This is the Law of Attraction in action and tells you that your feelings (heart) are even more powerful than your thoughts (brain).

What does your heart desire?

The key to a joyful life is to have an inner connection with feelings of love, joy, appreciation, and contentment. As you love, you become a powerful magnet for love.

The most important love in your life is YOU! You must have a loving relationship with yourself in order to fully open up to your desires, dreams and intentions that feel SO good and make your heart sing.

LOVE IS THE ATTRACTION FOR ALL THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE! That’s your heart!

When you connect through your heart, you look at life through a magical lens. You manifest faster with heart energy than mind energy.

Take time for you, a moment of self-care and self-love, and connect with your heart through this meditation:

Sit in a quiet and comfortable location.
Imagine your favorite flower at the center of your chest (heart).
As you concentrate on your breath, imagine this flower beginning to open.
When the flower is fully open, you see the center of the flower glowing with a radiant, divine light.
Your heart is now open with love. This is your point of creating your desires.

A mantra for this precious space could be:

MY HEART IS OPEN TO GIVE AND RECEIVE LOVE.

What does your heart desire? See this as a special time to create a loving future for yourself and those dear to you.

And take advantage of the special reading for this month, Connect with Joy, that guides you to discover where you block your joy and where you are open to it, where joy comes to you easily and where you need to open your heart to greater joy. This reading can be done just for you or you and a partner, whether romantic, personal, business or family. You’ll discover an even great depth of love and understanding with whomever the reading is done with, be it you or a partner.

HAPPY FEBRUARY! JOYFUL HEART!!

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