~Using Your Inner Vision To Manifest Your Highest Future~

If you are anything like me, then you have lots of thoughts running through your mind simultaneously most of the time. This is how my brain functions and I have had many times throughout my life that I have literally felt as if my thoughts were spinning out of control. I have spent so much mental and emotional energy on worrying and trying to think through every possible scenario for every situation, relationship, and project that I have been encountered with. It has been truly exhausting at times and left me stressed out, on edge, and just plain frazzled. I have learned that allowing my anxiety to take me over puts me in the unfortunate position of creating struggle instead of peace, and happiness. With all those worries and frustrations running rampant inside of me, my energy was stagnant and blocking me from creating joyful experiences in my life. I couldn’t draw the high vibration energy of my desires, because my vibrational frequency did not match them.

Finally with the help of my Angels and Spirit Guides I learned how to quiet my mind with the practice of meditation, and visualization. This is a very powerful technique that has helped me to understand how powerful having the ability to harness my active mind, and my passionate feelings can be.

Let me be clear on what I mean by quieting my mind. I am not talking about fighting with my thoughts or trying to block them. What I am talking about is adding light to them and lifting them. By using my breath,  I focus on the intention of breathing Divine light into my thoughts. This technique lightens them and makes them as though they are clouds drifting across a bright blue sky in my mind.  Then I am able to gain clarity and allow my Higher Self , and Spirit to have a stronger voice within me. From this space, I am able to draw my thoughts and emotions in, harnessing their power and directing them towards my desires. I allow my imagination to run free, without limits, visualizing the most joyful and highest outcomes in every area that comes to the forefront of my mind. I imagine myself as a magnet pulling in the most beautiful, high vibration experiences possible. I allow myself to completely submerge in the wonderful, blissful feelings that my visions bring forth. This process brings my vibration into a matching frequency with my desires and opens me up to receive.

The most wonderful part of playing with this technique, that I have found, is that by practicing it I connect with the essence, and feel of what I am manifesting rather than getting caught up in the details of how to bring my desires about. I couldn’t get stuck on the how’s and why’s of everything when I was just allowing myself to feel the happiness of the outcome. This process has worked beautifully for me and I encourage you all to try it out for yourselves. Let your inner vision soar without limits and see what blessings you can manifest for your highest future!

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~

Spirit Guides.

Spirit Guides are non-physical beings, or souls, that are connected to you on your physical journey in life and support you in your path towards spiritual awareness. They have many gifts and abilities to lend divine support to you every second of every day in your life.

These souls are signed on to teach, heal and watch over you. Some are with you as your essence joins your physical body in the womb and they stay with you until your soul ascends from your body at the end of your life and others are loved ones who have passed on who wish to act as guides for you. They are tireless, unlimited and full of unconditional love, and they never judge you or condemn you for your choices. They are a supreme force of divine energy that is constantly nudging you towards your most positive outcomes. They are a beautiful gift to us from the source of all creation.

One of the easiest ways to become aware of and make a conscious connection to your spirit guides is through meditation. Once you have an awareness of your guides, a great way to strengthen that connection is simply to talk with them. Your spirit guides can offer you guidance and support in any area of your life. Like in your relationships, spiritual developement, health/healing issues, creative projects, career choices, and truly any aspect of your journey through life. Just ask and you will receive!

I have memories of some of my first connections and experiences with Spirit Guides as a little girl. When I was around the age of 4 years old, I played almost daily under two trees in our back yard that were special to me. One was a huge Weeping Willow and the other was a tall Evergreen tree. I clearly recall playing and having conversations with what I called the princesses/princes and angels who lived in the branches of the trees. They were always happy and loving to me. When I told my family about them they said (smiling) “You have a really big imagination!”

I realize now that those beautiful memories were my initiation into having a full awareness of the many forms that Spirit takes and being able to communicate with Spirit freely. Now I communicate with Spirit Guides and Angels daily. It is my purpose in life to be in service of Spirit and support all who are drawn to me in making their own connections to their Spirit Guides.

Love & Light
Karen~

Looking Closer At Karma And Reincarnation II

The soul is limitless and eternal. It is a spark from the divine flame, carrying all the gifts, abilities and unlimited aspects of that flame. The flame being the source of all creation, all that is, God/Goddess. Existing as a spark from that flame we can create, think, feel, dream and learn. Through countless lives (in body) or experiences interacting with other souls, we are able to gain vast amounts of knowledge, resulting in unimaginable expansion and growth. This is why karma and reincarnation go hand in hand. Through our many experiences with all the forms that Spirit takes we are transcending… transforming… it is a supremely beautiful process.

The definition of reincarnation as given by Websters dictionary is: 1: Rebirth in new bodies or forms of life; birth of a soul in a new human body; a fresh embodiment.

Here is some information that Spirit has presented to me: In our dimension we have the understanding that everything exists and has always existed in linear time. In the higher dimensions, where our essence began, linear time is not observed. When you ascend out of your body at the end of your life and your soul joins its source in the ethers, it observes its in-body experiences or lives as all happening at once and drawing energy and knowledge from all of those experiences at the same time. It knows it to be one vast experience of its own omnipresent self. So, in truth, we have what we call past lives and we also live alternate lives and have access to all of them. Some call this the omniverse which coincides with areas of quantum physics (which I love and will probably blog about in the future).

There are many different views and beliefs attached to karma and reincarnation and whether they even exist. Most people have established perceptions on both of these concepts depending on their culture and religious upbringing.

I know for myself, having had many past or alternate life experiences brought forth to conscious mind, that I most definitely have had and am having many in body growth experiences or lives. I have a very clear connection to them and know that most of the important people I have interacted with in this life have had other lives with me, and that we are tied together by the choice of our souls and by karma. You have karmic ties to others when you have exchanged energy with them and that energy requires balance. Like I said in my previous article, this can be a beneficial or harmful energetic exchange. There is much expansion and growth to gain from both kinds of energy.

I will be diving into these topics further in Friday, with some examples of my own karma and reincarnation experiences. Until then examine some of your most powerful connections in your relationships and see how you feel about your own karmic ties.

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~