~Psychic Abilities~

I used to have an aversion to being referred to as a Psychic. I had seen all those cheesy commercials for psychic readings, and the way that psychics had been portrayed on television shows. Now I have accepted being called a Psychic since I have a better understanding of what the word means and how my psychic abilities truly work. I am not crazy or weird like psychics have been seen in pop-culture. I know that everyone has these types of abilities, and that it’s just whether or not they choose to acknowledge them and allow them to open within themselves completely.

The best definition I found for the word PSYCHIC is: Sensitive to nonphysical or supernatural forces and influences: marked by extraordinary or mysterious sensitivity, perception, or understanding. Webster’s Dictionary

The average person uses only about 7% to 10% of their brain in normal everyday activities. However, some individuals through events, meditation, or genetics have more use of the other 90% of their brain than the average person. This is where, my Spirit Guides and Angels tell me, the roots for these abilities lie. We are all inherently psychic or intuitive, and have all had glimpses or moments when we have used these powerful abilities in our lives. For example, when you have a sinking feeling in your stomach about someone or something, and then you are proven right by an event or actions taken by that person. You didn’t have any concrete reasons or evidence to support this feeling, you just knew that something was “off” because you were using your extra sensory abilities. Just like working a muscle, the more you pay attention to these abilities the stronger they get.

Here are some descriptions of  psychic abilities and how I tend to experience them:

* Clairvoyance – (Clear seeing) is the ability to see psychic vibrations through the sixth chakra, or third eye. The third eye is the energy center of clairvoyance and discernment, and is also referred to as “your mind’s eye” and works like a little private movie screen that you see visions on. For me this appears like a scene on a movie screen, a photo, or like a picture that is transposed over the material world in my vision.  I see images from the past, the probable future, other dimensions, and the Spirit World.

* Clairaudience – (Clear hearing) is the ability to hear psychic vibrations through the fifth, or throat chakra. The ears are psychically connected to the fifth chakra and can sometimes pick up on audible frequencies, or transmissions from the higher realms. This can take the form of ringing in the ears and chronic issues with the feeling of pressure within the ears.  I receive more in my left ear than my right, but can pick up different, higher frequencies in both. I  receive sounds, words, and music. I often have ringing in my ears and my Spirit Guides tell me that it is the sensation my physical ears are having to the high frequency energy that I am attuned to. I will also hear crystals and stones humming, or singing to me.

* Clairsentience – (Clear feeling) is the ability to receive psychic vibrations emotionally or empathically through the second chakra and often in connection with the fourth chakra. The sacral and heart chakras are most sensitive to these vibrations. I experience this as powerful emotions coming from another person, or soul. I will feel overwhelming sensations of love, fear, or sometimes anger that are not my own and I will have a knowing about the source of these feelings. I will also receive visual and audible messages associated with these feelings.

* Claircognizance – (Clear knowing) is the ability to receive and understand psychic vibrations through the seventh, sixth, fifth and fourth chakras. For me, this is seeing an image or hearing a word associated to a topic and automatically having a complete understanding of the situation or event that it is attached to. I don’t usually have any prior knowledge associated with it, it just comes to me as if it was always known within me. I will just know and understand. I often receive tastes and smells during psychic readings as well.

The best part of having strong psychic abilities is being able to communicate with the Angels and Spirit Guides smoothly and freely. I love being able to see and talk with them, and to share what they give me to help others! In my next blog I will share some techniques that may help you to open, and strengthen your psychic abilities! Until then…pay attention to those “gut feelings”.. That is one of the best and easiest ways for Spirit to communicate with you!

Blessings,

Karen~

~Dreams~

Dreaming is a physiological function for humans that is a natural process, necessary for mental, emotional, and physical health, as well as overall well-being. The human body requires approximately 2 hours of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep per night. During REM sleep the eyes move swiftly in back-and-forth motion, and the neurons of the brain are active, similar to the activity that takes place when you are awake. We can dream during any state of sleep, but it is during this cycle of sleep that we have the most vivid and memorable dreams. It is important to point out that everyone dreams, whether they remember or not.

Many of us don’t take our dreams very seriously, but we should. When we dream we are in an expanded state of consciousness, and fully connected to the subconscious mind. Anything and everything is possible in our dreams. We leave our physical forms behind and allow our essence to travel the various planes of existence. In our dreams we are free to connect with our Higher Selves, Angels, and Spirit Guides for healing and guidance. We also process and assimilate our memories and experiences, and all of the mental and emotional effects they have on us. Some people receive information in their dream state of future events – this is called a prophetic, or visionary dream.

Native Americans believe that dreams are sacred and a means of obtaining guidance and wisdom from Spirit. Aboriginal people believe in two parallel streams of activity happening at once. One is the daily details of physical life, and the other is the infinite spiritual life that they call Dreamtime. Dreamtime is actually believed to be more real than physical reality, and they have built their laws, social structures, and values on dreaming. Some of their people have the spiritual power to be in contact with Dreamtime during their waking state.  In our culture we refer to people with these gifts as psychics, clairvoyants, or spiritual mediums.

Lucid dreaming is when the individual who is dreaming is aware that they are in dream state, and can manipulate or actively participate in the dream. The experience of lucid dreaming is extremely real and full of vivid images. I participate in lucid dreaming almost every night, and I truly enjoy my dream experiences.

In my next blog I will offer some tips on how to become a Lucid Dreamer, or program your dreams. This can allow you to travel to any destination, obtaining beautiful gifts from vivid experiences, and divine knowledge during your dream state. Until then…sweet dreams!

Blessings,
Karen~

Some Of My Animal Spirit Guides.

I have several Animal Spirit Guides and I receive many gifts of inspiration, protection and support from them. They also give me the gift of playfulness. I tend to take myself and life too seriously at times and they come to me with playful and humorous messages constantly and this helps to lighten my mood, allowing me to flow with the love of Spirit . I feel their unconditional love for me and I love them in return totally and completely.

~GIRAFFE~ Giraffe supports my visual abilities (or clairvoyance) and helps me to remember that no matter how much I like to allow my head to be in the clouds communicating with Spirit, I am also attached to this material world and to my physical body. So, I need to honor that and take care of myself. He reminds me that I can’t help others as much if I am not at my best. He encourages me to feed and take care of mind and body as much as my soul. Thank you my wise Giraffe!

~Dolphin~ My Dolphin supports me with all of my intuitive abilities and heightens my awareness of other peoples feelings and auras. She also supports me in communicating on several different levels simultaneously. Because of this, people in my world seek me out for advice and guidance. Dolphin also reminds me to have fun and allow myself to play and be joyful. Many of my friends and family have heard me say “It’s all about the fun!” This was initially given to me by Dolphin when she was reminding me to find joy in every moment of my life and focus on living in the present. Thank you my lovely Dolphin!

~DRAGON~ My Dragon has a very powerful presence and she blends with my energy while I am leading groups of people in classes, meditations, prayer or just counseling one-on-one. She assists me in being confident and powerful in how I carry myself and not give in to my inclination to be self conscious. Dragon also assists me with being open minded to other’s spiritual beliefs and to new ideas. She allows me have a full sense of knowing within through her broad experience and vast knowledge to understand higher concepts and to know the truth of our oneness with all of creation. Thank you my beautiful Dragon!

I get very emotional when I talk about my Spirit Guides, because they always convey such a warm and loving flow of energy to me and I am so grateful for that love! I thank my Guide Jesus every day for my connection to them all. I hope that all of you give yourselves the gift of having a connection to all the forms that Spirit takes, as with your Animal Spirit Guides.

Blessings,

Karen~

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~

The Spirit World.

I have had many people asking questions after posting my last blog on Spirit Guides. Questions like “Where do my Guides exist and how do my Spirit Guides and Animal Guides connect with me?” So, I thought I should expand on these topics and give more information about the Spirit Realms and Spirit Guides. Also we will explore a bit more about what kinds of gifts they bring to us.

Let me begin by reminding everyone that everything is energy, and we exist in a certain energetic plane or dimension while Spirits exist on another energetic plane/frequency or wave length. The Spirit World is not this far off glorious place in the sky. It is just a few wave lengths above us energetically and is very much an accessible realm to us all. They (Spirit Guides) really are right beside us all the time. We just need to raise our energetic vibration enough to have an awareness of them. One of the best ways to raise your vibration is through the practice of meditation. Take a look at my blog titled The Blessings Of Being A Tree, where you will find a grounding meditation exercise that will help you in getting started. As you feel that wonderful grounded feeling and have successfully “become a tree” just simply ask your Spirit Guides to join you and to give you a message. They will respond to your willingness and intention to connect with them. As they respond to your call, you will begin to have an awareness of them. This can feel like a warm, loving feeling coming over you or you may even get a picture in your minds eye of them. They are very subtle and may speak to you in a very gentle quiet voice, so, you need to quiet your mind in order to open fully to communicating with them. Using meditation helps you to quiet your mind and achieve a heightened state of awareness and greater receptivity.

Once you have connected with the Spirit World you are open to receive divine inspiration, higher knowledge and unconditional love from all the high vibration non-physical beings that reside there. These beings are Ascended Masters, Archangels/Angels, religious figures, loved ones, Ancestors and Animal Guides. These high vibration beings are also referred to as Spirit Helpers, Guardian Spirits, Animal Totems and Divine Teachers. They are as diverse as the people they are connected to. We can have any number of Spirit Guides as we navigate through our various experiences on life’s journey and they walk beside us whether we are aware of them or not.

They are happy to support us with anything and everything, and they do so willingly whenever they are called upon. It is very important to understand that they may offer you wonderful gifts, creative ideas and healing energy at a very high level when you ask them specifically for these gifts. They will not interfere with your free will or take your lessons or karma away from you. They can, and will, however, make going through your experience as a divine soul living a life in this physical realm much smoother and more harmonious.

We are truly blessed to have them!

Love & Light

Karen~