Animal Spirit Guides.

Animal Spirit Guides are another way for Spirit to connect and communicate with you. Since we have a relationship with these creatures in the physical world, it is easier for some to connect to animals as Spirit Guides. Each type of animal carries certain characteristics and qualities that they bring forward with them to assist the souls that have drawn them. It is also my understanding that each species of animal is a part of a combined soul group instead of having a separate soul or essence. So, all Owl Spirit Guides have the same general qualities as do all Wolf Spirits, Bear, Turtle and so on.

Animal Spirit Guides are also referred to as Animal Totems or Power Animals. There are subtle differences in meaning, but for you to connect with your Animal Guides you need not worry about whether they are a Totem or Power Animal so much. They are awesome creatures of Spirit who offer us their protection, encouragement, support and Divine guidance. You may receive messages from your Animal Guides as long as  you are open to raising your receptivity to them. They can communicate with you in meditations and dreams  once you have heightened your awareness to them. Often our Animal Guides will introduce themselves to you by showing up in unusual ways as symbols of the particular animal or in physical form. If you are confronted with the image of an animal, whether physical or symbolic , 3 times over a very short period of time, this is a sign that this particular Animal Spirit may be trying to convey a message to you or make a connection to you as a Guide.

These beautiful Spirit Creatures should be honored and appreciated. Giving donations and actively working towards the conservation of animals and the environment they live in on this wonderful planet that we all share is a great way to lovingly show your gratitude. Also, a way to strengthen your connection to them is to have pictures and figurines of your Guides in your environment. These prove to be great reminders of your relationship and keep you connected to them in your daily life.

I hope that this helps you to establish your own personal relationship to your awesome Animal Spirit Guides!

Blessings!

Karen~

Gifts Of Creating And Maintaining An Altar.

Creating your own sacred space, or an altar, doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. An altar is simply a small space, that you create, where you place beautiful and meaningful objects to symbolize your true essence and positive energy. Altars can also focus on manifesting your own personal desires.  For example, in many different cultures and for many centuries, a Wishing Tree or Kissing Tree has commonly been used as a sort of community altar, for manifesting wishes and desires. So going with that magical idea, the newest altar that I am setting up in my home, with my family, is a beautiful indoor tree or plant, surrounded with some of my favorite stones/crystals. Near the tree, is a bowl containing decorative strips of paper and string. The family and anyone who visits our home, will be invited to write down a wish on one of the strips of paper and then gently tie it to a branch of our “Wishing Tree.” The idea being, that as the tree grows all of our wishes are fulfilled! This concept can fill your home with the energy of hope, faith and help to support the belief that a positive frame of mind can produce positive outcomes.

My own personal altar holds flowers, crystals/stones, candles and photos. This represents a sacred space for me to connect to spirit and my higher self. I sometimes write down affirmations for myself and place them on or near my altar to help with reminding me of my own desires and my personal power.

Remember that an altar doesn’t have to be based in any religion or specific set of beliefs or ideas. It should be a special place in your home that displays an expression of you and makes you feel good. An alter is a wonderful way to bring a flow of positive energy to your home and a little bit of magic into your life.

I maintain my altars by spending a few moments every day making sure that they are clean and hold items that are meaningful to me at the present time.  I also spend time everyday near my altars in meditation and prayer. This practice helps me to be grounded, peaceful and serene!

Blessings,

Karen~

The Blessings Of Being A Tree.

Sometimes we can become overwhelmed with feelings of anger, sadness, depression and fear. When we see negative situations going on in our environment or are having our own personal struggles; It can feel like trying to tread water in the midst of a powerful storm. Those waves of negative emotions washing over us, and at times with such force as to really feel as if they are dragging us down.

We all go through these times in our lives and these episodes can seem to go on far too long, or repeat themselves over and over again. While we, in our pursuit to be peaceful and happy, try fighting our way out into the sunshine again. This can become a vicious cycle. As we come up against challenging aspects and go down the path of feeling tumultuous emotions over them and then on top of that we compound the issue by feeling guilty or angry over having the problems in the first place. All of this can leave us worn out on every level. Barely having enough strength to try sort out how to begin to find any answers or solutions.

Well..I am here to tell you that I have been there and I know how hard it can be when you are so caught up in negative emotions, that you feel stuck, frustrated and powerless to really do anything about it. Dragging your vibration down and causing actual physical pain. So here are a few gifts that spirit has given to me, that have made a tremendous difference in my life.

First – You must stop and think about the fact the everything is energy..even your thoughts and emotions. It is very important to realize how very powerful the energy is that is generated by your own thoughts and emotions for you. This energy is yours! You made it and it is YOURS TO COMMAND!! Once you think about it in this way and are able to put it into it’s true perspective, you realize that you are not helpless or a victim. This is a profound moment! When you experience this clarity and then are able to look at any situation knowing fully that you have the power to command your own energy. No one can take this from you! You are in control and if  you feel out of control, somewhere in some way you are giving your power away. So think about that for a moment…

Step two – Now that you have put things into perspective and have that wonderful feeling of hope, from regaining your personal power, you can move on to an amazing exercise. This exercise will allow you to ground and cleanse yourself of all the negative energy in your system; thus putting you solidly back on your own two feet, standing fully in your power. Here is how it goes… First sit comfortably and take some nice, full, deep breaths. Imagine with each breath that your body and mind is becoming more relaxed and ready for a healing experience. Then imagine, either from the bottoms of your feet or tail bone, that there is a root growing down into the Earth. That root keeps on traveling down deep, till it connects at the core of Mother Earth. You will have a nice, warm and nurtured sensation once there, and then with your intention, allow Mother Earth to pull all the negative energy down and out of your body. You will feel a pulling or draining sensation as this takes place and just allow yourself to flow with it, letting Mother take that energy, cleansing it for you and returning it back to a neutral state. Now that your energy is clean and perfectly balanced out, use your intention to allow it to come back up your root and flow beautifully back into your body. This is an amazing and wonderful feeling. You will feel instantly renewed as your vibration rises. As you feel this energy rising up inside of you, you are ready to branch out with it, connecting now upwards to Spirit. Allow these powerful energies to combine within you, filling you with pure, unlimited Source Energy.

Step three – Now that you are full of unlimited  source energy, you can focus this energy in any direction that you desire. It will also fill you with a sense of peace and serenity, knowing that you can always use this gift to help propel you towards your highest good. Remember that where your focus goes, your energy flows. So…focus on your blessings and you’ll be drawing more positive energy into your life!

I guarantee, that when you are feeling anxiety and pain; if you do this exercise, it will empower you, helping to bring you put of negative cycles. Do this exercise daily and reap all the benefits of this powerful Spiritual practice.

Always remember to give thanks to Mother Earth for her Love and support. Care for her as she has always cared for you!

Blessings to you!
Karen~

Mother Nature’s Love.

Do you want to feel rejuvenated? Would you like to raise your vibration and experience a profound feeling of inner peace? If you answered yes to any of these questions, here is an idea for you that will allow you to achieve those wonderful benefits listed above.

Pick a morning in the next few days to wake up early and watch the sunrise. Drink in all the colors and how the light grows and changes the sky, landscape and the feeling of nature waking up. Allow yourself to slow your pace and really take in the exquisite beauty and all the miraculous forms in the world of nature.

We can get so caught up in our daily details of life. Our jobs, cars, computers, friends, families; that we forget that we are connected and a part of the natural world. That world that seems sometimes to only exist outside our windows. We are a part of it and it is a part of us. It enriches our entire being through our senses. When we are tired or sad it lifts our spirits and replenishes our souls.

If you have fallen out of the practice of taking in the healing energy of nature, give yourself the gift of communing with our beautiful Earth. You will be amazed at the flow of loving energy and blessings you will receive.

Warm regards,
Karen~