Monday, May 28, 2012


Sunflower... I was once told the Native Americans consider this flower to be the Grandmother of all flowers, as it grows tall over them, protecting them, watching them blossom.  I love that idea.  This particular Sunflower was shimmering in the sunshine at a Farmer's Market.  I couldn't take it home with me, but I brought the next best thing - this image snapped on my phone-camera (how bizarre is that...and yet so common place, now) as I was headed to meet the family waiting for me in the car.

Emerson's words ring true -  a much more elegant way of saying "get out of our own way" which works for me, too.

Hope you take the time to admire some beauty every day ~ 
              Don't stand in your own way of your own progress ~
                     and if you do, it's okay...ask your Angels to help you~

Monday, August 22, 2011

Remembering to Breath through it ~

Are you feeling pulled in different directions?

I don't know exactly where or what the planets are doing right now, I only know that the result here on Mother Earth is one of extremes - chaos, confusion and clarity.  Sometimes the clarity feels worse than the chaos but that's because sometimes it's a shock to the system.  What's going on?

Our guides are saying this - the veil of energy that lies between all of us living in physical form and spirit form, has gotten so thin during these past years, that we are feeling more in our subtle energy bodies than ever before.  If we are not aware of this, we can interpret it as feeling raw or tender, confused and hurt.  We lose our patience quicker, we make assumptions based on emotional responses, we are sensing more information in a faster "download" than we are able to process!  This makes us feel vulnerable, defensive and just plain grumpy.

The bright side (and yes, there is one!) of this thinning veil is that we are also seeing things with fresh eyes - and eliminating that which doesn't serve our highest good because we don't have the patience for it hanging around us anymore.  Taking care of old business, clearing the clutter, speaking your truth like never before are direct results of this thinning veil.  We are taking care of business so we can move to our next step of clarity and understanding and a happier YOU living in your truth and passion!

I noticed in the astrology blogs, that Mercury is now in Retrograde... I know you've heard this expression but what does it mean,
or more importantly, how does this effect us???

In astrology lingo, it's about the planet Mercury having the appearance of spinning backwards in the night sky.  Mercury is the planet that symbolizes communication and travel - so when it's in retrograde, we experience breakdowns of any kind of communication and troubles with modes of travel, transportation.  The day Mercury went into retrograde, the internet in our little town went ka-fluey for several hours.  No one for miles could get online...perfect example.  Having car woes?  Mercury retrograde.  Computer acting up?  Mercury retrograde.

What can you do?
Be gentle with yourself.
Give yourself a time out so you can choose your words carefully to avoid any confusion on everyone's part.
Remember this is temporary - we are all in this together and as much as you would like some compassion shown to you, so would the other person in this scenario.
Ask Archangel Michael to protect your car.
Ask Archangel Gabriel to help you communicate.
Drink more water.
Remember to Breathe...

Here's an affirmation I find myself repeating lately:
I easily eliminate that which no longer serves my highest good and comfortably receive the infinite supply of abundance from the Universe.

Here is a picture I took while I stood on a footbridge in town, watching the creek flow under me, and thanking the Fairies for helping me surrender to the flow of life.  I hope you also feel the power of Mother Earth's healing energies as you gaze into Her waters, Her lifeforce.


Hang in there ~ You are loved by us and supported by the Universe!
Many blessings to you,
Paula

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Today, I heard this statistic again: 
 Heart disease is the # 1 killer of American women.

This time when I heard those words though, this thought ran through my mind faster than I could type it here:

That makes so much sense because 
women carry their burdens in their hearts.

Here are some affirmations for your heart health courtesy Louise Hay's Heal Your Body:

I lovingly allow joy to flow through my mind, body and experience.
I bring joy back to the center of my heart.
I breathe freely and fully.
I am safe.
I trust the process of life.

So, along with the recommendations from your physician to take care of your heart, please consider including heart healthy affirmations in your health plan.  Let's turn this statistic around.  It's our daughters' future, too.









Friday, November 5, 2010

I'm compelled to share this link ~

I have to share this link with you... please read...
http://nerdyapplebottom.com/2010/11/02/my-son-is-gay/


Thank you Kendra ~ you are right... bullying is learned from us adults.  It's time we recognize the bullying behavior that goes on in passive aggressive ways daily and that children watch and learn from us. 

I'm glad Boo's Mom spoke up in this blog and I stand with her.

Please read and share if you are guided.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Archangel Michael ~ You never know where he'll appear ~



I recently attended a conference for enlightened entrepreneurs at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn.  As with most conferences these days, there was a segment geared to meeting the stranger next to you, so we can begin the bonding and networking process.   This is how I met Blake and his lovely partner, Emily within the first hour of the seminar.

In the process of sharing our stories, I said I was psychic and talk to Angels on a regular basis.  Over the next couple of days, we had a few more opportunities to visit and Blake and Emily both expressed they would love a chance to ask their guides and Angels a question.   Of course, we could make that happen!  My favorite thing to do!

We found a lovely little bench tucked away at the bottom of a staircase leading to our classroom.   Emily and Blake sat together, I stood behind them and began their session with some Reiki.  Their Angels came in, shared some messages with them and as I was ending the session, Archangel Michael appeared between them.  I shared this with them, saying "he's really strong between the two of you, as if he's holding you by your elbows and ushering you along."  I reminded them to call on Archangel Michael for anything - courage, protection, strength - all of his specialties! 

Blake, Goddess love him, accepted all the information but I could tell he still wasn't convinced.  I encouraged him to ask his question, and it was a good one "How do I know they're around?  What are the signs and how will I recognize them?" 

I explained about the feathers they leave for us in the strangest places, or the song on the radio that seems to answer the question you were thinking about.  But the biggest thing we can do to recognize our Angels are around us is to us pay attention - see the signs, and don't edit or discount them as coincidences.  I assured him that Archangel Michael is a very strong presence and he will make himself known to Blake- and more often than not, in a very obvious way.

Our session came to a close, we hugged and I went up the stairs to get ready for our afternoon session.  A couple of minutes later, I hear all this commotion behind me and I look up and there is Blake, wide-eyed and dragging a conference-mate behind him.  I see Emily coming in behind him, laughing with another conference-mate.

Blake says "Paula!!  You'll never guess what!!  I started up the stairs after you, Emily was busy picking up her stuff she had tucked under the bench.  Two guys started up after me and Emily came in behind them on the stairway.  That's when I heard Emily say 'Oh, Blake…look at his name' and look!"  There it was on his nametag - Michael.  That's when the other guy said "Oh, my name is Michael, too."   Two Michaels between Blake and Emily ~ I love the way our Angel Michael works.

And isn't it comforting he has a sense of humor, too?

Thank you Blake and Emily for giving me permission to share your Archangel Michael story with everyone.  They are the creators of Create Powerful Change and I recommend you visit their website and connect with these two wonderful life coaches.   Create Powerful Change

Monday, November 1, 2010

Money, Security and Spirit ~

Everything gives according to its nature; nothing can provide more than what it is. What is temporary brings temporary happiness or security, which is its full extent. Only That which is eternal can give lasting happiness.

--Ellen Grace O'Brian

 This inspirational thought came to me in this morning's mail.  When I read it, I immediately flashed on money - and how money is temporary and therefore, brings temporary happiness and security.  
That was eye-opening for me... 
I've been asking Spirit for more security, but after reading this, 
I realized in an instant that I was relating security with money...
Now to change my thoughts and relate my true security with what I know to be eternal - 
Love and Spirit.  

Image courtesy of melstweety 2000 at keen.com
http://media.photobucket.com/image/light%20fantasy/melstweety2000/light_fantasy.jpg

Monday, August 2, 2010

Diggin' in the dirt

Yes, this is my humble compost pile!
I spent some time with my compost pile today...not very pretty, mind you, digging down under all the yucky veggies, turning over the clumps of last week's leftover salad rejects, not to mention what I found in the bottom of the veggie drawer in the fridge.  But the focus, time, water, energy, leftover veggies and sun are all worth it because what you find underneath is this rich-healthy-bursting with life-energetic-perfect moisture-teaming with life-soil that is great nourishment for my flowers that brings smiles to our faces when we see the butterflys and humming birds feed off of them, and the veggies that make our meals so delicious!

If you haven't ever popped a little plum tomato into your mouth, still a little bit warm from the afternoon sun straight from the vine, you've missed one of the finest moments in life, in my humble opinion.

Very satisfying ~ very delicious ~ very nourishing for our trinity of bodies - physical, emotional and spiritual.

Yes, how symbolic - by giving some water (our tears for release and cleansing), focus (really looking at what's there), some sun (our energy) to our internal compost heap (all those issues that have piled up as we stuff them down) we can uncover a rich-teaming with inspiration-new ideas-new perspectives-energetic-newly nourished-Self ready to enjoy more smiles in our every day. 

I wonder if that's where we get the phrase "turning over a new leaf"...although it's more accurate to say "turning over the new pile" but that doesn't sound so poetic...
The Hummingbirds love this Petunia!