Spiritual Card Readings

The other day a good, good, best friend of mine came over for dinner. She asked to have her cards read. I haven't done them for a long time, been busy with other things. She wanted a key, pretty standard layout. It was wild. As always. Dead on. And fun. And enlightening. She did something yesterday that makes me sad but was necessary for her and I know that the reading gave her the strength and courage to do it.

So I got to thinking about "spiritual cards". The other name for them freaks people out, so we'll call them something different and then they'll be acceptable. I have learned in the last few years that if you can come up with a new word that is pc for something not pc, then chances are it will be okay. And really, the readings and cards I use really are all about spirit and helping you on your path, more about confirming your inner suspicions or telling you what you already know that you didn't want to know you knew. Ha ha...

Truth is, no one can really predict the future. Tarot card readers may say they can and if they make the readings generic enough "you will meet a man" duh.....they can be pretty accurate. But who really wants to know the future anyway? It's hard enough to deal with the present. My cards have been extremely useful to me, mostly because they represent another tool in my path to help me stay true. It's really easy to lie to yourself, to let your monkey mind convince you of the falseness that your thoughts keep telling you. Sometimes, when I get jumbled, I can pick a card and look at the beautiful picture and read the beautiful text and the answers come to me in a calm and peaceful way.."oh, that's what I was missing..."

I don't see how that can be considered evil. It's the same as reading some particularly enlightening verse in the Bible or The Prophet or a sign on a wall. I really believe God speaks to us however He can, He gives us the tools to listen. When I am lost, I pray for guidance...and am led to the tool that delivers. Sometimes it's cards, sometimes it's meditation, yoga, Reiki, a book, silence, music, friends, journaling, dancing, sudoku, Tai Chi, prayer....what a vast array of tools God has given us! Sometimes one tool works better than another--around the full moon, cards are the best, feels like they are picking you instead of the other way around.

It is cool how letting things come through you apply to all those tools. Makes me giggle. Especially when I do readings. Especially when I get to watch the faces of the people I'm reading for.....

Just ask them...

"When the student is ready, the Teacher will come."

.......In whatever form the student will hear....

My brain hurts....

So I think I finally have made those decisions I was talking about. I've let them simmer all summer, which is really hard for me as I tend to be a "what was I thinking?" kind of girl as opposed to a "now what makes the most sense for my future?"....

I want my work to be joyous. I don't want to feel like I don't have a life outside of work. I want to do what is best for my students and clients. I want to be available for them when they need me and love being there. So the question was not what to do--I do love teaching yoga and doing Reiki so it's easy to be joyous about it. I am completely in my element, or should I say "in my skin"? when I am healing. The question was when? How to add without going overboard? And where? Fortunately, I've been getting some really clear SIGNS lately about where to put my energies....

3/4 of my family have been doing A Course in Miracles (3 guesses on who's sitting it out LOL) I was up half the night worrying about my decisions and re-thinking them over and over. I was also very concerned about aforementioned 1/4 but that's another story. My lesson today was These thoughts don't mean anything. Seems pretty clear to me.

So. I will add 2 classes a week, one is attached to another (Tuesday 5:30 Gentle/Senior/Chair) and one will be in my back yard! (Saturday 9am Sun Salutations) How fun! If it becomes popular, we will move it but Saturday morning classes are usually pretty hit or miss so I want to try it out first. We have 2 screen houses so we won't have to worry with bugs. Now rain is another thing but really, wouldn't that feel nice on your face?

I will add an event at each of the places I teach: A Restorative Class at 5678 and a Couples Class at World Gym. And I will start the Meditation Tea Circle I've been thinking of for a long time. That too, will be at my house but doesn't have to be outside. My Reiki room is ready and I have plenty of space for private classes...here, there & everywhere. All of my students will be able to go to any of my classes at any of my venues. I have worked out special rates and what not. Yolinna's Yoga spells it all out.

I'm excited. I feel like I am finally moving forward again. As wonderful as summer has been (best of my life!) I find myself getting ready to start working again, I've started to feel kinda lazy and stagnant and I've started obsessing about moving furniture which is always a clear sign that it's time to start working again.

I feel really good about the direction the Spirit Group is taking too. We are each kinda doing our own thing and not feeling tied to any particular place or path. Now....about that spiritual center.....

Brrrr!

My Dad came over yesterday and helped Barry fix the air conditioner. It's freezing in our house now! Had to use 2 blankets last night. Nice.

Did you know my Dad is a genius? He knows a little about everything so he can hold his own in any conversation in any group. He is just as comfortable hanging out with millionaires as he is with the homeless. He has a wicked sense of humor--one of those 'you never can tell if he's joking' types. He has a very sharp wit, many have been wounded without seeing the twinkle in his eyes....

He's also a very fair man. You rarely ever hear him say anything bad about anyone (cept certain terrorist types and well, maybe some ethnic groups on occasion...mostly in traffic) He finds the good in everyone. This was very infuriating when I was growing up and angry over some imagined slight. He's a peacemaker, just wants everyone to get along, no matter what. The fact that he was a Marine is intriguing. Although, he certainly looks like one. He can appear very gruff and menancing, and he was always very strong. He could carry refridgerators on his back. Alone. And don't even think about arm wrestling him. I bet even after having suffered 2 heart attacks he could still whup ya with one tattooed arm tied behind his back.

He is a very loyal man. He is very loyal to my mother. He believes in the vows he took, he believes that he is 'forsaking all others' when he enables the craziness. In fact, he truly believes in the laws of his time. Corporal punishment, strong arm tactics, his grandfather's right to punish him, he believes he deserved it. It's amazing considering what a teddy bear he really is. When I had Cory and had not a clue what to do with him in the hospital, he was there "Give me that baby! Give me my grandson..." He was the first to hold him. He was there the instant I went into labor. He was also the first to explain how Barry should whip him when he was naughty.....hmmm....maybe I should have listened? LOL...not a chance.

It's a long complicated relationship between my Dad and I. He and I would sit and watch sad movies together "you crying? no, I just got something in my eye.." I was always a Daddy's girl. I don't know if that affected the relationship between my mom and I or if it just was my saving grace growing up. I am sad that I barely ever see him now. I remember sitting on the floor of the heart center contemplating the possibility of a world without him. Not possible.

It was good to see him yesterday. Still has that great twinkle. And he still knows everything. And right away "Linda, look on Youtube for the talking dogs!" Belly laughs...."crazy dogs hehehe"

I am lucky to have such an incredible Dad.

Good Morning to you!

We are discombobulated at our house. The a/c is out so we thought it would be too hot to sleep upstairs so we brought the mattress (king-size no less) downstairs to the living room floor and slept there. Course bout 11pm it got fairly cool so we could have saved ourselves the work but it's an adventure right? Tell that to Barry. He was NOT a happy camper. In fact, he didn't go to work today yet. And he still seems a bit sour. Rut Roh.

It was fun laying on the floor watching the big screen. When we were younger and only owned 1 tv (the good days for sure!) we used to bring our mattress down whenever the Olympics were on so we wouldn't miss a minute. Of course, that was back when the Olympics only came once every 4 years. And were actual amateurs. Without million dollar advertising deals. The good old days.

Anyway. What about this whole Greece burning thing? Dreadful! And they said it's endangering the site of the original Olympics in Olympia! Oh dear. Let's all send them good thoughts and prayers, ok?

I've always wanted to go to Greece. After Ireland, it's my favorite dream vacation spot. I would love to see the ancient ruins and the beautiful beaches. Plus, I really love Greek food--it's my favorite so it would be pretty cool to have it authentically. The dream would be to go to the Olympics in Greece....course I already missed that boat, hopefully it will come again. And drive by Ireland on the way....and have Cirque du Soliel be the opening ceremonies act...and stop by Italy to get some wine for the way home.

Where's your dream vacation spot?

End of the Week Wrap Up

So. In case you are wondering what happened to the naked ladies, here's a picture of them in their new home:

T put a flower in front of the full frontal one for when her mom comes over. I like the special touch of the pear....and then the pair of apples above....She's so artistic.

Went to see Kat Parsons at the Grille last night. If you are ever in the mood for sultry, jazzy music she is the one. Visit her website at http://www.katparsons.com/

Does it make me a horrible mother to wish my kids would get the heck out of my house in the morning? Like a job/school/life would be a good thing.....

We did yoga to Motown music last night! So fun! I think everyone really liked it but they said relaxation was hard--especially when Van Morrison's Moondance began to play...hard not to tap your toes and singalong.

We had to turn the a/c back on last night. Course now we're back to the little electrical issue we've been having....which turns into a domestic issue.....don't ask. Anyone know anything bout a/c's or electric? Except my entire family??? We don't really want to play the you only call when you want something game.

Think I'm gonna buy a heavy, solid, soundproof door with a lock for my office. And cut a hole to the bathroom....and put in a refrigerator. Ha ha ha they'll never see me again.....JK...maybe....