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7/10/08

*After spending 4 hours writing an article for my upcoming newsletter, I realized that it was far too long and too deep for a newsletter.  Unfortunately, that was the sum total of the time that I had to devote to that project for a while.  I am gearing up for my upcoming Dream Quest workshop series.  It is quite in depth and the tricky part is that I get to lead folks to experiences that teach them.  It is much easier to just tell someone about it in a lecture, but people don't learn that way.  (At least I seem to learn better by doing and through experience, I see that others learn better that way as well.)  So, the workshop is a series of processes that lead people to and through spiritual experiences.  It is really fun to be the observer as they "get" it and take it on.  So, every class - even though I've taught this same class many times before - every class gets a fresh look and an update.  I change and grow from workshop to workshop and I add those new energies into each class.  As I look at those that have signed up and committed to the experience, we've got a wonderful mix of energies this time.  It will be wonderful to see how these energies blend and surge to create its own energy and its own power for learning.  My newsletter will have to wait.

*Phil took me for a ride in his "fun car" a few days ago.  He's a sports car nut and has had over 50+ cars over the years.  He buys one and fixes it up and plays with it for a year maybe two and then sells it for something else he gets interested in.  It's no net financial loss or gain.  Same money goes into the car and the same money comes out of it and back into another.  His latest interest is a screamingly bright yellow Porsche.  Pronounced Por-SHA if you are a real Porsche person, he tells me.  Anyway, we went for a ride and it was fun.  Another day we took it out again and he wanted ME to drive it.  Whatever for I don't know.  I guess in case there is an emergency I need to be familiar with it.  I can drive a stick, so that's not an issue.  Anyway, I really tried to have fun driving it.  It just made me nervous.  Way more horsepower than I care to be responsible for.  Anyway, I survived the experience.  He drove us out and I was to drive us back.  I got about half way home and relinquished the wheel to the man.  It just wasn't my idea of a good time.  I enjoy being a passenger much more.  (Now if I can just get past the color!)

*I'm working on several projects at once and still making sure that I'm fully present with my clients.  Sometimes I wonder why I take on so much.  I have this drive to get books written and CD's made and at the same time still keep myself studying and meditating and learning new stuff.  I would itemize the things I've got going, but I don't want to overwhelm myself.  I just stay in the moment and make this moment the best moment it can be.  Once in a while I just play hookey and ditch the workload.  I feel refreshed and ready to jump back into things afterwards. 

*Phil found a raven feather in the front of the house today and brought it to me.  I hadn't been getting feathers for awhile.  I used to collect them all the time.  I was open to receiving them and grateful for their blessing.  Once when Phil and I were walking a nature trail an owl feather circled out of the sky and landed right at my feet.  That was so amazing!  What a gift.  After collecting lots of feathers, I offered my thanks and told Spirit that I had enough and that I would honor the birds by bringing food for the ravens in the park in gratitude.  Well, that is a vow to God and I never could remember to take food along when I was out for a walk.  I stopped getting feathers both because I said I'd had enough and because I'd not honored my vow.  Well, a few weeks ago I finally honored my vow.  Since that time I've been getting them right and left.  Way cool.  Vows we make to ourselves and God are powerful.  When we say, "I'll never. . . !" or something like that, we are making a vow.  God views it as sacred.  Often those vows don't serve us anymore and we have to revoke them.  Simply saying, I release my vow of  . . .will work.  We just need to pay attention to what we say - even in a moment of extreme emotion.  Especially in a moment of extreme emotion.  Those emotional vows really effect our lives on lots of levels.  We get to pay attention to what we say to ourselves and others.

6/30/08

*Well, our home airconditioner WAS working until early this morning.  The repair guy will be out tomorrow.  In the meantime, we are experiencing 100+ weather with some overcast skies - meaning humidity.  Yikes!  It's 9:00 am and I'm already beading up on my brow!  "Course I just got back from taking the dogs for a walk.  We took them to the river where they could get a swim so they would be cooler for quite some time.  A couple of days ago we purchased one of those de-shedders for dogs and got the smaller dog de-shedded.  She has always had a heavy undercoat and sheds constantly.  She now has a very slick coat and isn't hardly shedding at all.  A groomer we spoke to recently said she might be part German "shed-er"  (German Shepherd) as they blow their coat all the time - year round.  She seems much happier without all that fluff and appears to be about ten pounds lighter.  The puppy got some of her undercoat out.  She is so playful that she jumps and spins and dives after the tufts of hair that get pulled out of her fur.  I'm sure I could make her sit still, but I haven't been so inclined.  She hasn't the deep undercoat that the other one had, so she doesn't seem to be bothered by the heat as much.  I will probably be working on that this afternoon since it's going to be warm.  Right now she's wet and nothing is going to go through wet fur.  I may need to purchase the larger size tool for her coat.  She is a big dog.  Last we weighed her was about a month ago and she was 70 pounds.  She looks a bit taller, but I'm not sure if she's grown much or if it's just that she looks so much bigger than the other dog.

*I have two articles ready to put together for my next newsletter.  I would like to have at least one more article.  If the room here gets too warm, I may have to postpone writing until after the repairman gets here tomorrow.  If you have anything you have questions regarding, please let me know as I am happy to address what interests you.  Let me know by e-mail.  Articles for Newsletter.

*This week is the Fourth of July - Independence Day.  Phil and I traditionally watch the Will Smith movie - Independence Day as part of our celebration.  Fun movie and it keeps us out of the heat.  In our last house, we could see fireworks from our front porch.  Here, we are in a bit of a valley, so we don't see a thing.  I'm hoping that everyone has a safe holiday. 

*I have a few more spots left for my upcoming Dream Quest workshop.  I'm truly excited about it.  Way fun stuff and it is wonderful to see those that are awakening ramp up a few notches so quickly.  It is also wonderful to see those that are experienced spiritual practitioners become more solid in their understanding and experience an even increasing expanded awareness.  It is just way-cool.  This time, I've been asked to allow Dream Quest graduates back to audit the workshop.  I will hold a couple of spots open for that as well.  I'm offering a reduced price for the graduates auditing with the understanding that they can't give away all the woo-hoo, amazing aha moments for the new people. 

*Gotta go for now!  See you soon.

6/18/08

*More on the Solstace - I mentioned briefly last time that we are moving into a time when standing in our truth doesn't require us to fight or do battle - but rather be in a place of truth and healing without all the crisis and suffering that has often accompanied standing our ground in the past.

With that said, we are moving into a time of greater blessings than before.  I know, I know - gas prices are up!  Cost of living is up!  Yet, the message I'm getting is that blessings are more abundant now than ever before.  We get to look for blessings and abundance with a keener sense of gratitude.  Instead of buying bottled water without thinking about it, be become grateful for the ability to bless and purify the earth's water.  Remember Dr. Emoto's experiments with water and how water molecules change withour intent?  (here's a link to just one site about this info: water)  So, we get to move past the EXPECTATION of abundance looking like MORE and into the reality of abundance looking like personal power, growth and accountability.  We have gotten to a place where we assume that Spirit (God, Higher Power, Creator, etc.) grants us abundance by giving us MORE.  When in truth we have tremendous abundance of personal energetic power with which we can make our own lives more blessed and more fruitful with less effort and a whole lot less struggle.

Let's talk about struggle.  I mentioned it a bit in the last blog.  We have experienced life as a struggle and we perpetuate that perception by struggling against . . . We struggle against our parents, against the system, against the injustices, against unfairness, against prejudice and against differences.  The time has come - and this solstace brings to us - the opportunity to release the struggle and to move forward with less stress and trauma.  The struggle brings resistance - resistance brings additional struggle.  As we put an energy out there, that same energy comes back to us. 

Let me give you an example:  My friend Deb is moving to another city.  The whole move has been a "God-thing" and she has trusted Spirit to lead her through this entire process.  The realtor helping her purchase a house was either not really giving her the whole truth or wasn't hearing her or was serving his own interest.  I was with her when he gave her some information that wasn't in Deb's best interest.  Well, she thought about throwing a fit and making a big deal of it.  She had a right to do so.  Instead, she changed the offer so that it basically gave the seller the same offer in a very simple way.  The consequences of that were that the buyer got the same money, but the realtor lost a bit of commission.  He was not too happy about that, but she knew that she had stood her ground without effort and without hostility.  It was beautiful to see!!  She stood in her power without any negative comment or sarcasm, yet calmly changed her offer.  The realtor gave her a bad time and didn't want to present the offer, but she just held a quiet firmness that was unmistakable. 

Time will tell if the offer is accepted or not, but the power of her standing in her truth with such dignity and quiet grace was truly amazing.  If that house is meant to be hers, the offer will go through.  If not, she knows Spirit will lead her to something that will serve her even better.  What if we acted that way in all of our dealings?!?  What if some disagreement came up and we faced it with quiet resolve instead of ranting and raving and throwing a fit?  Or in the converse - clamming up, shutting down and pushing away.  This indeed would be a better world would it not?

In addition to grace under fire, we are entering into a time that humankind is being reminded that YOUR PRAYERS ARE HEARD!!!  We, first of all, forget to pray!  Duh!  We think we're in this all alone.  Just as my friend Deb is leaning on Spirit to guide her efforts, each and every one of us has that same opportunity to connect with Spirit and be led.  So, what does it look like when our prayers are heard?  Well, it doesn't mean we get our way.  We get what serves us best.  Just as a loving parent won't grant a child's request to stay up until midnight on a school night and eat cookies all day instead of balanced meals, Spirit grants us what is right for us.  Our requests- prayers - are just that requests.  And requests from our limited perspective. We want what we want when we want it.  Spirit knows what is good and right for us.  When our wants and Spirit's visions for us converge, we get what we want.  When our wants are not good for us, we are thwarted and blocked.  Are prayers aren't being ignored when we don't get what we want.  In truth, perhaps we don't know what we want or our immediate cravings aren't in line with our true heart's desire.  Our true heart's desire is in line with Spirit's vision for us.  We cannot move from that place.  It is our struggles that get in our way and drive us to cravings and obsessions.

My friend Jim says, "Patience is what happens when you stop stamping your feet."  He's got that right!  We stamp our feet and demand that God serve us up what we want right now!  When in fact God may be serving us up just what we need in a form we don't recognize.  So, take the time to pray.  Pray knowing that your true heart of hearts is in line with Spirit and that Spirit WANTS to give to us our heart's desires. 

Psalms 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."  What does it mean to "Delight yourself in the Lord . . . "  That means see the joy in spiritual things.  Take the time to enjoy the blessings at your fingertips.  Make the opportunity to see the stars or touch a flower.  Ponder on spiritual things.  Put spiritual matters into your heart.  Hold compassion in the heart for youself and for others.  What is "the Lord" all about?  What is God?  God is love.  God is creator.  God is comfort.  Align the self into the pattern that we know about the Creator. 

Ahhhhh!  There's the snag, isn't it!?  Most of us have a warped, distorted understanding of what or who God/Creator is.  We perceive the Divine Source to be harsh and judgmental and critical and toying with our lives - we certainly see that in the religious leaders of today, do we not?  Move past that immature thinking and really look at the beauty of the Divine.  Study it!  Ask to be shown more about it.  Pray for wisdom!  Receive the insights from the gentle, loving Source that really is there!  It sure took me a lot of years to discover that the God of my childhood doesn't even exist!!  That creature was a figment of the collective imagination of people accustomed to suffering and hardship and criticism and hatred and hurt. 

As we, the new collective consciousness, move into a place of calm assertivenss - intense peace - the true God/Spirit can emerge.  The gateway to this consciousness is in this solstace.  The gateway to progress without struggle is opening now.  Wow.

6/17/08

*I was recently asked about the energy of the upcoming solstace.  There's probably information out on the web about that, but I thought I'd check in with Spirit to see what I got and you can compare that to other's insights.  I'm just a few minutes away from walking out the door to an appointment, so I'll give you the top of the iceburg and then share the rest with you when I get an opportunity to share fully.

First of all, lots of people are or have been in crisis.  Good news/bad news with that.  Good news is that issues that have been under the surface are coming up for us to take a look.  Bad news is that most of that stuff has been rotting under the surface for some time and it's not pretty and pretty much stinks.  It's difficult to get past the stinky stuff to see the core issues.  It's like a wound that's gotten infected.  It's a painful, stinky process to get past the decay and infection to get to the wound.  The wound is just an injury that can be repaired.  Unfortunately, we ignore things so long that the injury isn't what causes us to cut off relationships or friendships or careers or whatever, it's the infection - the good cells fighting off the bad cells.  It doesn't matter who's right or wrong or what's good or bad, we just fight away!  We blindly strike out at some "perceived" enemy or injustice - to our own demise. 

So - tip of the iceburg - reader's digest version -- we are learning that struggle is not always what is right for us.  It is important to stand for what we believe and to stand in our truth.  Yet, standing our ground and standing in our truth is moving into a time and an arena where it can be peaceable.  We can heal ourselves without causing harm and destruction.  We can heal relationships without resorting to shame and blame and hatred and all the ugly stuff that goes with that.  We can heal the hole in our hearts without filling it with more possessions or a better car or a fancier house or a better looking spouse.  We can heal peaceably with an extreme kindness to ourselves and others.   More on this next time. . . .

6/13/08 Addendum

*I just finished the rough draft for the next meditational CD - "Transformation" is the working title.  I have found that it is really hard for most of us to deal with change.  In addition to that, I have seen people ready to cross over, in the final stages of life, who struggled with the process.  This CD is designed to help everyone of us move through change and to assist those who are crossing over by easing the burdens and sorrows of leaving this world behind.  Many of us think we would gladly make the jump to the other side, yet life is a crazy thing and the human spirit clings to life sometimes beyond reason. 

The next step will be to meet with the sound engineer and the spiritual musician to see about pulling it all together.  If you have had a chance to listen to my latest CD, "On Angels' Wings" you will know the wonderful synergy that happens with the three of us (well, 6 of us 'cause our spouses get involved, too!)  It is almost time for "Dr. Who" - one of my favorite TV shows, and I have one special call I need to make before then, so I'd best sign off for now.  It just doesn't get any better than this! 

6/13/08

*I had a session the other day with someone who was experiencing a "disconnect" from her guides.  She was a bit unhappy that her guides were not doing some things for her.  Like I discussed in the previous blog, our guides are letting us handle more things on our own.  It may feel like we are being dropped on our keesters, but in fact, we are being allowed to stand on our own spiritual legs.  Instead of our guides telling us everything to do about everything - I'm surprised some of us had the sense enough to go to the bathroom without our guides telling us to do so!! our guides are now allowing us to face some things on our own. 

Just like helping a baby learn to walk, we have been helped along quite a bit and now it is time to take steps for ourself.  When I was a kid, my folks took in one of our cousins for a time.  The family was having some bad financial trouble and they had a whole pack of kids to take care of.  Both mom and dad had to go to work for awhile and get their heads above water and then come get the kids.  The little one we took care of was in diapers and was learning how to walk.  (How sad for the parents that they missed that part.)  My mother would stand at one end of the kitchen (not very big space) and I would "walk" the little one to the other side and turn her around.  Mom would reach out for her and she would toddle towards her (you've seen this before I'm sure!)  As long as I was right behind her, she kept walking.  If I let go of her overalls, she would plop her diapered bottom right down.  We did the process a few times and then I held on to her overalls with just one hand.  And then will barely any touch at all.  And then, I stayed where I was and she walked the whole way by herself.  She could have done it earlier, but she didn't BELIEVE she could do it, so she's plop her bottom down.  Once she realized she COULD do it, she was walking all over the place!

So it is with us spiritually.  There are lots of things that we can do, but just are not confident enough or don't feel adequate or worthy.  Our guides and angels are here to support us and help us gain that confidence.  When we know that we can do things but just become dependant upon them, they will back away ------ not leave us!!!!  just back away so that we can take those steps ourself.

If we are just starting out, their presence is full-contact.  Unfortunately, we may not FEEL their hold on our overalls.  We feel fragile and incapable of spiritual growth, so we plop our butts down and wait to feel safe.  I guess that's why I enjoy the opportunity to teack the Dream Quest class.  It provides that safe environment for people to learn to see auras and read crystals and meet their guides and wonderful things like that so that they can gain the confidence needed to move forward spiritually.  The next Dream Quest begins in July as a three part series.  for more info http://www.janicelynch.com/spiritualdevelopment.html

*I have cleared most of today for writing.  Of course, that has not gone to plan, but I will attempt to get something accomplished before the day vanishes.  I have the beginnings of the next meditation CD for transformation in my head, so I'm hopeful of getting the first draft done.  I also have a couple of chapters of a novel I'm writing floating around in my head.  I've started that novel about 4 times now and they just seem to unravel and die.  This lates vision holds the keys to tie it all together.  How fun is that!  I'm still working in the outline stages of that book.  I hope to have the opportunity to outline a few more chapters and see how the loose ends hook up.  I'm still not sure how it's going to end, so I get to wait for that vision to appear.  Fun!

6/4/08

*If you are still having a sense of disruption or disconnection, please know that you are not alone nor are you broken! 

This disconnect is a spiritual realignment.  When the alignment goes back online, you will feel more connected than ever and more in line with your true purpose (even if you may not know for sure what that might be.)  It's like unplugging the vacuum cleaner to work on it.  Or flipping the circuit breaker so you can work on the light switch.  You are being switched off in order to restore you to a higher order.

Not that you are being completely switched off, just the perception of connection is down for a bit.  How much longer, you ask?  That is an individual thing.  If you were to utilize a spiritual tool, you would have full access and would not feel any disruption of service (har-har).  However, just walking around you may not have a sense of your guides and angels touching your senses as you normally do - or you touching them with your senses - depending upon your perception.  They are still there.  They are still at work in your behalf.  You are still connected in with that Higher Source.  Your perceptions are being modified.  We are being moved away from our pacifiers.  We don't need to suck on spiritual energy to know it's there nor to use it.  We are just being moved from a place of dependance upon the perception of it. 

Just as young children often struggle giving up their pacifier, we don't want to give up the sensation of touching that energy.  Yet, just as a child learns to reach for it's parent's hand when walking, we too get to let go of the crutch and walk with Spirit.  I tell you this . . . the connection will be deeper and more meaningful and with a richer sense of awareness.  Let it happen.  Allow Spirit to do its work within you. 

There are those that already have passed through this experience.  Congrats!  The rest of us will come along at our own pace.  There is no hurry.  Spirit is working on this when our external circumstances will allow - this has nothing to do with Spiritual maturity or Spiritual supremecy.  It happens when Spirit chooses to make it happen.  So if you are in the middle of it - way cool.  If you are done with it - way cool.  If it hasn't happened yet - way cool.  If it never happens - way cool.

We get to let go of any sense of superiority in this.  Really.  Doesn't it just feel like sand in your shorts when someone acts as if they are better on their spiritual journey than you?  Sheesh!  We each have a unique and special journey for which we honor ourselves and Spirit.  I cannot walk your path and you cannot walk mine.  It is for each of us to experience life and Spirit in our own unique and blessed journey.  We get to help each other as we go along, but thinking we are spiritually better than or have a greater gift just makes the rest of us gag.  So, I'll enjoy my ride and I hope yours is enjoyable as well.  We may have some of the same kinds of experiences, buy my road is going to be unique to me and so it is with yours - enjoy!!  Believing someone else'e lie could take that from you!  Hold to your own path and help your fellow traveler when it is wise to do so.

6/3/08

*It's been over a month since I've written to you.  It's been a difficult month.  Phil and I finally got to take some time off and had a vacation.  Nearly a full 7 days!  Whew!  I needed that.  Now I'm feeling restored and refreshed with lots to share!

*As we were on our way out of town, I began to "see" a book that I started several years ago.  Actually, I've started it a couple of times.  As Phil was driving, I began to see that all those starts really are woven into one.  As the story line unfolded for me, I began to write as quickly as I could to capture the general outline.  I was able to outline several chapters and have a way of drawing the other parts of the story previously started into the story line.  I have not done much with the book because I have so many other things that are "important" to write about.  I was able to see that in this novel that I'm able to encorporate lots of spiritual truths into the story.  I am setting aside a couple of days a week to write.  I had previously scheduled some stuff, so I will begin in a couple of weeks doing some real heavy duty writing.  I love to write, so this is going to be fun for me and hopefully fun for the reader!

*I have been thinking about a new focus for myself and for the Divine Fellowship.  Some wonderful insights came to me while we were away.  Too cool!  I have a new focus for myself (several actually!) and a plan in which to implement them.  I'll keep you posted as to the progress.

*I have noticed that I'm not the only one going through many major changes.  If you haven't read my article on Living Reincarnation in the Portal section of this website, you might want to do so.  We are all progressing at light speed even though we feel as if we are standing still and not moving forward.  (sound familiar??!!??)  The progress we are making is profound and yet so subtle that we may not experience it if we are not really looking.  If you are feeling a bit displaced or lost or out of the loop or just feel like having a good cry or a good sigh, you may be smack in the middle of this energetic change.  You may be experiencing the movement of what was into what will be.  EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MIGHT LOOK LIKE OR WHAT YOU MIGHT WANT IT TO LOOK LIKE!  Hang in there.  We're in this together and it is going to be beautiful!  More on this soon.  I'm going to stop for now and prepare for my class tonight.  I'll write again soon!

4/29/08

*Have I got some great news for you!  I haven't been feeling up to par for awhile now.  So, last night, in bed I decided to replace my spiritual battery and reconnect it with stronger better cables.  Well, I'm not so sure I got it all right, 'cause it still doesn't feel quite right, but . . . I instantly started getting clearer messages and some new information.  I have been waiting for about a year on the last batch of energetic crystals within the body.  Well, they started coming through and it was wonderful.  Made lots of sense to me and I was able to work with mine already as well.  I'm already feeling the benefits of that.  Sooooo, that means that this coming Sunday, Healing Sunday, I get to share this new information about the crystals.  I believe this is the last set of crystals that are common to us all.  Each individual person may have others that are specific to them.  Anyway, now I can proceed with a group session where we do a full body crystal clearing/healing.  That has been on my heart to do for some time.  Now I can move forward on that.  I know, personally, if I have any diminished crystal that I don't feel as good or respond as well as I could or have the upbeat positive outlook that is normal for me.  I can imagine that others will appreciate getting this new information and getting clear all the way around, in and out and be revved up for life.

Also, last night I was shown some very interesting information about time/space and manifesting.  I've been reading Eckhart Tolle's book, A New Earth.  In the book he discusses how our ego defeats our awareness.  One of those ways is through attachment to things.  I went to bed 'wondering' how that affects our manifesting what our heart desires.  Well, that info came through and is really challenging to interpret and communicate.  I'll put myself to 'wondering' how to communicate the information clearly.  It was really neat though because I was shown visual aids and graphs and things.  Too funny.  The graphics and graphs I was shown were far more intricate than I can recreate.  I'm sure something will come through.  I was even shown myself, in my bed when I was 10 years old and noticing the curtains blowing in the morning breeze.  I remember the event vividly.  At that time I even wondered why I was so locked into being aware of those curtains.  Now, nearly 50 years later, I know why that moment in time felt so profound.  It was!  It is! 

If the curtains represent time, and a dot on the curtains represent space, then I can see when and where something manifests.  If I am out of divine alignment and am negative, hostile, resentful or bitter, the breeze comes along and changes the shape of the curtain (time) and my experience might be a longer wait than necessary for myself.  If I am calm and happy and accepting of myself as whole and right and good in this moment, then the breeze stops and the curtains become still and the space between now and the manifesting event becomes closer.  Time bends and moves like the Northern Lights.  Time bends depending upon MY PERSONAL ENERGY that I am eminating at any one time.  How cool is that.  My energy is like gravity draws things to itself or influences other celestial bodies.  (That's a graphic that I cannot recreate - only remember in my head.)

Well, more to share later.  Have a great day! 

4/17/08

*Just got some wonderful feedback regarding the Healing CD - On Angels' Wings.  I gave my mother a copy and she dutifully listened to it.  Kinda like putting your kid's drawing on the refrigerator.  She liked it and listened to it over and over.  She has skin eruptions on her scalp and they are painful and irritating.  Those are nearly gone and have completely stopped itch/hurting.  She has bone degeneration in both hips and has been considered for hip replacement.  Walking is painful and standing hurts as well.  She pretty much hurts all the time with that and can hardly walk.  Well . . . . . . . she is now walking three times farther than she had been before she needs to rest.  She is pain free in her low back and right hip.  Her left hip still hurts but not nearly as bad.  She had to do some shopping and run some errands and was able to do so without much pain and with a lot more ease of movement.  She wasn't hurting much when she got home.

Mom loves the music that goes with the positive healing statements.  The whole thing is making her feel better about herself and she says she feels more "alive" than before.  She had been hurting and that tends to make her shut down and not want to socialize or do anything.  She said that was different.

How cool is that?  I know Mom's have to say nice things about their kids and what they do, but to have physical improvement is a whole other thing.  Mom is going to loan the CD to my aunt who has been less than accepting of this sort of thing.  I pray the CD helps my aunt as well.  She got bitten by a brown recluse spider and has a spot on her leg that is bad and not healing.  I'm in hopes of her letting me and Phil do a healing on it - maybe the CD will open that door. 

If you want a copy of that CD, On Angels' Wings, let me know - janice@janicelynch.com

4/15/08

*Our Expo was wonderful.  There were lots of people helping out and lots of new people through from the community.  The new venue looked really nice and it was well attended.  I took a few days of to rest and then just as I was ready to get back into the swing of things, I caught a cold.  I must have been more run down than I thought.  I can usually hold off from getting a cold.  Poor Phil . . . apparently I snored all night long and kept him awake.  Ahhhh marriage - the joys we share!

*I have a class scheduled this weekend - Essential Spirituality.  I am really thrilled about sharing the spiritual information with folks.  I will be sharing some techniques that I use in order to get more centered and clear along with just some fun practices like jumping through time and taking a look and jumping back.  My favorite two processes - well, okay, two among many favorites, I'll be sharing this weekend.  One is a healing process one does on one's self utilizing the "Master Control" to manage pain and restore health.  I've been doing that with this cold and it has helped a lot.  I discovered the technique as I was attempting to override migraine pain.  I found I could "get under" the pain it would dissapate into thin air.  Cool stuff.  (Sometimes I think we experience suffering so that we can find a way out and then help someone else through their experiences.  Don't you think?)  My very favorite process is "Be At One".  This is a process that brings on a spontaneous "Cosmic Consciousness" experience.  It really changes everything.  I'm looking forward to sharing that one most of all!

*I've been getting feedback from folks who have purchased my healing CD - On Angels' Wings.  I've been hearing about health issues going away and pain releasing and the like.  I played it myself during the week I was resting so that I could recover more quickly.  I think last year I ended up being out of commission for several weeks.  I'm glad that I'm doing so well so quickly.  Every little thing adds into the bigger picture of health and  wholeness.

*Much to do today, some of which is rest, so I'm going to sign of for now.  I'll speak with you again, soon.  Not the cosmic soon - which is like, whenever - but for sure in a day or so.

3/29/08

*I just spent a good 30 minutes on a nice long blog only to find that it didn't save and went into cyberspace.  Ah well.  I must have needed to just ponder things through without really putting it out there.  There is not much new in my world - just more Expo stuff and more Expo stuff.  I am in the process of reprinting my Tarot book, Soulful Tarot.  Got it all printed up and ready to bind when I realized that I couldn't put my fingers on the cover art that Odette Grassi had done for me.  (Must be in some art things I packed for my move a year ago.  By the way - Phil found the TV Remote!  It was in a box in the 'Oh, God' room.  Took only a  year to find it!)  Well, I got out my paints thinking I would paint something new.  My paints are moldy.  Were moldy.  I dumped them. While things were soaking, I dabbed a bit of paint out and did a watercolor for the cover.   I think it will look nice.  I'm only a beginning artist, but I liked the colors that I used.  Just have to figure out how to get the title on there and make some color copies and I'm good to go! 

*On Angels' Wings CD is nearly done.  Looking good.  Just have the cover to cut and insert into the CD cases and that project will be done.  Bonnie Dye with My-Chi music is sending me some of their CD's for the Expo as well.  Cool stuff!

Few other things on my list . . . what to wear (sigh) - other final details and - getting into a place of "open" so that Spirit can share with me a new process for the Sunday Services at the Expo.  For the Expo I like to share a guided imagery process wherein each person has the opportunity to make choices along the way.  Each choice represents some spiritual insights.  It's really great fun and very enlightening.  USUALLY, the process takes weeks for the information to come in and then the interpretation to unfold.  Only have less than a week, so I don't get to fol-de-rol around with it, but rather tune in and tune up and hook up and receive Spirit's download.  I still have a few tasks to finish today and those tasks take my mind into details rather than "experiencing."  I don't get to stay all wrapped up in that other stuff though.  Takes the heart out of life for me.  My little playful self won't last long like that!  Work can be play when its work we love.  And love it I do . . . so, I'll go get some photocopying done and then Mr. Phil and I can get a Dairy Queen Blizzard and then I'll be freed up mentally for awhile.  How cool is that!  Woohoooo!

3/26/08

*Expo is coming along nicely.  We are in final stages of prep.  I finally "crashed" yesterday.  I slept all day and went to bed and slept all night.  I really needed it.  I've been taking maybe a half a day off per week and my bod just thought that wasn't enough.  I'm back in the saddle today, but am aware that I really need to be careful with myself.  In the ideal world, it would have been better for me to take today off as well - get two whole days back to back as that doesn't happen in the normal world of events for me.  Unfortunately, with the Expo just days away and appointments already scheduled, that just wasn't possible.  I am grateful for the downtime yesterday and all the assistance I've been given.  It will make for a better show.  I haven't used the help to slack off, I've used the help so that I can keep better records and do a better job of organizing and setting up.  It's all good!

*I happened to be sleeping through a PBS program yesterday (they don't have loud and obnoxious commercials - obnoxious maybe, but at least they aren't loud and make for nice calm background noise.)  Anyway - saw this show about the brain.  I caught bits and pieces of it.  I found it interesting that I've been encouraging people to live their lives "engaged" - really aware of what they are doing and being in the moment.  I also teach about "wonderment" - the power of child-like wonder.  The program stated that the brain needs oxygen - (exercise) and being involved in activities that our hearts enjoy.  I then got a couple of e-mails from friends sending me updates and insights and predictions.  They all had similar points to recent messages at the Divine Fellowship like taking "leap-of -faith" or releasing the past (forgiveness).  I guess Spirit knew I needed some confirmation that I'm on the right track.  Being all left-brained in the process of creating the Expo sometimes wears me thin as it is not where my heart is.  Knowing that I'm on track even though I'm engaged elsewhere really helps.

*Well, I've got two phones ringing and an appointment in 5 minutes with a client in Denton, TX, so I'll close for now.

3/18/07

*The Expo is coming along nicely.  I have more vendors than I have space for.  I am attempting to move some things around so that I can get everyone in that wants to be there.  Sheesh!  I also want to make sure that each vendor is in an ideal place - those that are high energy next to those that are high energy - those that require calm placed next to those that are calm.  I've moved people around a dozen times or more in an attempt to make their experience as a vendor the best possible.  I also have to keep in mind what the room looks like and what would look the best for the space.  This is a new venue for us and I am having to reinvent the wheel this time.  Next year could be a lot easier (I can only hope!!)

*I've been having some amazing visions lately.  Not able to share as yet as some are beyond description.  The tricky part is being in a place to receive those visions.  With the expo, getting our taxes together, the young dog, it's a bit of a challenge to find the time to be receptive.  Spirit often can reach me in the Shower or just before sleep, or doing mundane things.  Unless of course I'm not receptive.  If I'm doing dishes with a grumbling heart, 'cause no one else can pick up a dish, I'm in judgment, ingratitude, lack of boundaries, and inappropriate rescuing.  That blocks Spirit from reaching me.  If I can allow myself to be of service with a willing heart while folding clothes or doing dishes or whatever, then I'm in a place of receptivity.  That heart of gratitude opens the door for great blessings.  Not easy, but well worth it.

3/11/08

*Haven't forgotten you!  Just have been immersed into the Expo preparation.  How to fit the same number of vendors in 1/2 the space - how to feed 75 people - how to best serve the community with the Expo as well as the Divine Fellowship membership and the vendors.  I spent 6 additional hours yesterday working on the room layout.  I think I got it.  I just have to go measure the placement of a couple of doors and then I think I've got it! 

It's a challenge to make sure I don't put too many readers too close together, or those that have similar products next to each other.  I thought we were going to have two small conference rooms, but found out yesterday that we will have only one large room.  The volunteer in charge of lectures and conferences was able to figure it all out, so we should be set.

*Last Sunday was truly a blessing for me in a couple of ways.  First, there were folks up from Walla Walla who are going to put together monthly church services and they came to observe the Fellowship to see how we did it and to get ideas.  It was truly a blessing to feel their excitement. 

Also, I had been really worn down and had awakened Sunday morning to a vision - perhaps I was journeying into the future again - I'm not really sure.  I saw myself offering a "prayer" and then I became the prayer.  I "felt" the words - "experienced" the prayer.  I knew I had to share that "prayer" with the Fellowship.  The congregation drummed softly as I began to 'pray.'  I had my drum and beater in my hands since we were going to do drumming and realized that I had raised my hands as I began.  The words flowed out of me - rather through me.  I don't know how long it lasted.  When it was over, I was trembling, tearful, and couldn't speak.  Debbie ran to get me water and I gathered myself together while Darryl led the group in a drum/song. 

We did a few more songs and as we were singing one song "There is a Dream" by Denean, Lisa led us through a part that we usually are unable to do.  She kept us together and we hit all the notes - it was really wonderful!  What a blessing that was! 

Folks that needed a healing moved to the center of the circle and those with drums stood back.  We drummed a healing for them.  Many tears flowed and many felt wonderful afterwards. 

THEN - if all that wasn't enough!  Then we did a "journey."  Darryl drummed for us and I guided us into a meditative state then the drum carried us to receive our message from Spirit.  Eagle Grandfather appeared to me and took my hand.  His hands were weathered and yet very soft and strong at the same time.  He led me to a huge corral full of horses.  Instantly we became horses and ran through the desert.  I looked over at him and he was a beautiful "paint" with eagle feathers woven into his mane.  I couldn't see myself, I just felt the power of the horse-being I was and the thrill of the wind through rushing by.  We leapt into the air and became eagles.  We soared over the landscape.  It was wonderful, but he sent me back so that I could assist others in returning.  I spoke words to help the others return and Darryl led them back with his drum.  Many had powerful experiences there. 

Needless to say, we will be doing "Drumming Services" again!  We have drummed during our services before, for a song or two or to open or close, but this is the first service dedicated to drumming.  It was truly awesome and we will do it again!

2/29/08

*Finished the CD.  It's turned out beautifully.  Now - production.  My friend Dottie is checking out the options there so we don't have to put them together one by one - that's pretty labor intensive.  Even if we do, I'm sure it will work out.  This whole project has been blessed and I am truly blessed with such great, talented people as Barry (Bear) and Dottie.  I truly appreciate the spouses that were supportive of their time and efforts - Bob, Becky and of course my Mr. Phil.  I've had several situations where people need this healing CD immediately, so I feel the timing is just right.

*My next task is finalizing my class on Learning to Read the Runes/Shaman Stones for Saturday's class.  I'm really jazzed about it because I'm using new techniques and teaching styles.  I haven't taught this class for about 6 years, so I'm jazzed about sharing the information again.  I'm encouraging people to attend even if they don't have Rune Stones to work with.  We can use paper and come out with a really cool tool for self exploration and divination.  If you want to attend that class and haven't signed up for it, just let me know so I can have supplies for you!  call me - 509-946-8656.  I hope to have this one on CD soon so that even if you live across the world you can have this fun and exciting information for your spiritual growth.  I'll keep you posted on that!

*Gotta run for now.  Happy Leap Year Day!!!!!  Make this a day in which to take that Leap of Faith and trust in yourself and Spirit to guide you and sustain you!

2/28/08

*I have just a few brief moments here.  I am going over in a bit to do some final recording on the healing CD.  It is truly amazing how everything is coming together.  I did a watercolor painting on Monday for the cover.  I actually did four, but three were pretty much a waste of paper.  I wasn't happy with any of them and went back to one of the first ones to add just one little touch.  Ended up being just what it needed.  I'm not the greatest artist, but the watercolor was just the feel I had in mind.  Dottie did a mock up of the cd cover and it really works.  I'll be happy to have this CD available to you soon.  It's entitled, "On Angels' Wings"

With the production of the CD and the recording of recent Essential Spirituality classes and preparing for the Expo, I feel all strung out.  Too much technical stuff and I have not had sufficient time for me just to be with God.  That is my lifeline and I took a few extra minutes this morning to rest and to ponder.  There is so much love that Spirit wants to bring into this world.  Spirit is so very grateful for each and every person who gives acknowledgment to another.  When we are kind when we don't have to be, the love on the earth expands.  When we truly look into the eyes of another and send them radiant light of acknowledgment, the love on the earth expands.  There is so much sorrow and so much horror.  No one person can change all of that.  Yet each one of us can make a difference in someone else's life today.  With that difference, the world can change - the world can heal - love can rule.  You make a difference.  You make a difference to me.  I can sense you reading this and you are a joy and a comfort to me.  Thank you.

2/22/08

*The recent Lunar Eclipse was amazing.  I had scheduled a group session with the Ancient Ones not realizing that we were going to be doing the session as the eclipse progressed.  The Ancient Ones indicated that this particular lunar Eclipse has some powerful metaphysical properties.  It has the energy of pushing away and clearing away old emotional patterns and emotional debrit from our physcial selves.  With the return of the moon to brightness, we were instructed to "reflect" on what we would like to take on.  That reflection would then enlighten us as to what "directives" we could implant into our energy fields.  Those "directives" would then direct our actions and reactions to life.  For example if we implanted into our heart the directive to be more spiritually aware, then awareness would be heightened.  If we implanted the directive to say yes to those things that serve us and no to those things that don't, it would be easier to make those appropriate choices - a stronger willingness and a more powerful incentive to do what is in our best interest. 

I implanted the directive to 'delegate when possible and take on what is rightfully mine to do' into my heartspace.  I'm already feeling an ease of allowing others to help me - there are certainly others that are willing and capable people to assist.  The old pattern of having to do it all myself was swept away with the eclipse.  I certainly will not be dodging my responsibilities, but being irresponsible has never been a problem - usually it is the other way - being overly responsible even for those things that are not mine to be responsible for - like other people's happiness.  This is old territory, yet it is wonderfully new at the same time - a new vitality and support for this choice. 

If you would like to implant an new directive into your life, remember the eclipse - visually bring it into your memory, or create the imagery of a bright full moon and the shadow of the earth sweeping across it.  As the shadow sweeps across the imagery of the full moon, allow yourself to become aware of old patterns being swept away - soundlessly - effortlessly.  Even if you don't know what those patterns might be, allow them to be swept away - be mindful that they are being swept away.  Any old pattern that no longer serves is being swept away.  In the moments of the full eclipse - the total darkness - ask yourself what new directive you'd like to have in your life.  What new incentive?  What new pattern?  As the moon begins to reappear, know that the light that is shining on you is the light of the new directive.  That new directive is shining into your heartspace as the full moon reappears.  When the moon is fully visible in the sky, know that the new directive has been implanted fully.  You will now radiate with that new energy.  Others will begin to respond to this new energy even though you may never say aloud what your new directive might be.  You have changed.  From that - all else changes.

Wonderous thing - wonderous you!

2/13/08

*I have been looking through my old files.  Someone mentioned something about a Violet Ray and I was sure that I have an article that I wrote about the Violet Ray.  I can just see it in my mind's eye even.  I was wanting to re-read it to see what it had to say about the Violet Ray and what properties it had and how we are to use it.  I just cannot believe that it isn't there.  I think I'm seeing from the future that I've already written it.  I guess this means that I get to open up and see what Spirit wants me to know about the Violet Ray and it's purpose for us at this time.  This is just really a wierd feeling - looking back on something in the future.  I've been hoping for some time for my next newsletter, at least I have some subject matter for it.

*A local store, The Wyrd Emporium, is going to give the Divine fEllowship space in their newsletter for an article about the upcoming Expo as well as a coupon.  I just have to get that written up and to them in time to meet their deadlines.  Whew!  This first - then the Violet Ray - yummy fun!  I love to write!  Especially when Spirit does the dictating!

*Our Expo is filling fast.  I think we've only got about 15 spots left!  We may be able to cram a few more in, but that's about it.  This year is going to be wonderful.  We have our favorite vendors from past shows and we've got some wonderful new ones showing up!  If you know anyone who may like to participate as a vendor, please let me know ASAP.  janice@janicelynch.com

2/12/08

*Well, Molly is now actually bigger than our older dog, Bonnie.  I think she's part horse.  She continues to develop and grow into herself.  She's pretty gangly yet, but is very sweet.  She's a bit fearful and we were directed by the Vet. to make sure she has plenty of new experiences and encouragement when she feels fearful.  It took 20 minutes to calm her down after I let her out and ran the vacuum.  She wasn't even in the house with it and was a spaz.  I praised her and helped her through the trauma.  She may always be afraid of the vacuum. (you know a dog's scariest movie would be "Night of the Living Vacuum Cleaner")  We don't know why she is fearful - just her nature I guess.  The good news is that she doesn't even try to get out of the yard that has a three foot fence (she can almost walk over it!)  Bad news is she is very skittish around things she doesn't understand.  The more new experiences she can have and feel safe, the better. 

She is learning to at least come to me when she's scared.  The other day we were at the park and a really big black dog was there with his owner.  The dog was really mellow and sweet, but because he was big, he was really scary to Molly.  She took of and unfortunately he got between us and she wouldn't come to me.  I eventually got around him and she came right away and sat at my feet.  Once she was by my side, the other dog came up and greeted her and she was fine - a little apprehensive, but was willing to be sniffed and nosed.  Bonnie on the other hand is also fearful, yet her fear drives her to be a bit aggressive.  We get to keep her calm and under control and she does just fine as well.  Opposite sides of the same coin.  They both trust us and allow us to lead them through the scary stuff.

I guess that's a lot like our spiritual path.  Some of us get fearful and we get crabby or aggressive.  Others of us get fearful and we withdraw and run away.  Spirit asks us to trust and move through our fears to the other side of situations where there are great blessings.  I think trusting Spirit is one of the most difficult things we humans have to do.  We don't get to see the outcome - probably wouldn't understand it until it happens anyway.  We don't get to see the Hand of Spirit working behind the scenes to protect us and comfort us - we just freak out.  Those who are walking through some tough times right now, know that Spirit is there helping you.  Look for and ask for signs of Spirit's presence.  Ask for willingness to see those signs.  Ask for willingness to move through the trials instead of running or getting all backed up.  Spirit is always there.  Spirit knows what is best for us even if it feels like we are facing a big ugly dog all by ourselves.  It is our running away that keeps us from Spirit's protection.  It is our aggression that keeps Spirit from interceeding in our behalf.  It can be so hard and so easy at the same time.  Ask for help and know that it will be granted.  There is a loving force working in your behalf.  Know it.  Believe it.  Ask to become willing to receive it.  It will be gifted to you.  It may not look like we think.  We may be comforted while we face something we don't want to face.  We may be pulled back from a situation that we want to control.  Know that we are in the hands of a Loving Light that cares more for us than we can even comprehend.

I'm a very shy person.  Every Sunday I allow Spirit to guide me through meeting and greeting and speaking to the fellowship.  I couldn't do it without that Spiritual help.  My nature is to become invisible and stay in the background.  I don't get to do that much any more.  Once in a while - not often.  I have been so blessed by stepping out of my comfort zone and into the spotlight.  Not easy - not always fun, but truly rewarding when I can see someone receiving the blessing that Spirit offers.  If ever I don't meet and greet at services, it's because my shyness has a hold of me and I have to breathe myself into a place of trust - Sunday after Sunday.  It's worth it.  You are worth it.

2/5/08

*Ever feel like you want to stop the world and just get off for awhile?  With the Expo duties and the Women's Conference, a Board meeting, and recording my next CD, my world has been a whirlwind of activity.  I am really dragging my back side this morning.  I got the e-mail's out for the Divine Fellowship this morning, a load of clothes and dishes done and that's about all.  Life goes on and I'll be fine.  I don't mean to whine.  I'm blocking out next Monday - that will be the first day off in awhile.  Fortunately, I have some space in my calendar, so I may get to have some unscheduled quiet time.  If I schedule down time - something comes up.  I certainly don't want people to get the feeling that I'm too busy for them.  I get too busy with STUFF.  People aren't a burden - it's what I do.  As a matter of fact, working with people helps me break away from STUFF.  I've heard people say, I didn't call you because I know you're busy.  If you need a session, I'm always open for business and can find a way to work it in.  If you just want some encouragement, I can do that, too.  If I am in the middle of something, I'll let you know if I can chat or not.  Trust me to let you know and then allow us to go from there.  If I am scheduled with something, know that I'll get back to you as quickly as possible.  If you need something that you don't really need me for, I'll let you know.

*I'm really excited about the healing CD we're working on.  We recorded all these little pieces of the meditation differently and we didn't know how it was going to come out.  Instead of being chopped up, it came out incredibly wonderful.  Dottie did the background music - "The wings upon which the healing thoughts are carried."   We would select a piece of music that we thought would lend itself to the content of the meditation.  I'd lay down the voice without music and then Barry Long (Bear) would put music and words together.  He worked some major magic there.  He mixed it beautifully.  There were some parts where the words and music blended amazingly.  More than once, there would be a significant line that when the music was added, it totally blended perfectly and enhanced what was being said.  Other times he would add a little this or that and WOW!  incredible impact.  The angels were at work with the whole thing!  Now that the recording is done, Bear will now go back and clean up the work.  Making sure the voice matches and the sound levels are right.  Since I've had this cold thing for weeks now, some days my voice was better than others and he's got ways to adjust the voice sound so that it will blend into one thing.  I am truly amazed at how Dottie and Bear and I became "one" as we worked together and how one of us would think something and before the words were out it was being done.  Sometimes, I'd know what I wanted but didn't know how to communicate it.  Bear would just do something and it would turn out just what I had in mind.  I didn't know how some of the music Dottie wrote would fit.  It was pretty lively for a meditation.  And yet, it really carried the thoughts.  I will let you know when this healing CD is done!  You'll want to own it yourself!

*My morning is gone.  I've got a couple of calls to make before I head out the door, so I'll close for now.

1/30/08

*Just wanted to share a really cool experience with you.  My feet have hurt a lot over the last few years.  I noticed over the last few weeks that they stopped hurting.  I wondered why now.  I wondered what I had done differently.  As I was cleaning my office at the church, I glanced at my book of stones/gems that explains the metaphysical properties of stones.  I was looking up Onyx.  Phil had been driven to find me an Onyx bracelet.  Nothing else would do and he looked for weeks and weeks until he finally found one.  I nearly fell over when I read that Onyx can help the feet connect in with the base chakra and ease foot discomfort.  The only thing different over the last few weeks since Christmas was that I have been wearing that Onyx bracelet every day!  With this last bout of cold/flu stuff, I had stopped wearing it for a few days and sure enough, my feet had begun to hurt again.  Isn't this metaphysical stuff really amazing and powerful!!  How wonderful that the Divine Source programmed into even THE ROCKS OF THE EARTH care and love to bring about our healing and well being.  Wow!  I am truly grateful.  I am grateful for the energy implanted into the very stones of the earth and I am grateful that Phil followed his intuition which led him to something that would bless me.  When I told him about the book's information and that my feet didn't hurt, he was blown away and humbled by the experience.  Too cool!

1/29/08

*Wow!  Between the bug that's going around and the extra work regarding the upcoming Expo, I've been away for awhile.

*Speaking of the Expo - I've got all new information on the Expo section of this website - an updated list of the vendors coming (we've got more on the way - these are the ones that have their applications in.)  We will be having the Expo at a new location - that's a whole other story.  We'll be at the Red Lion in Kennewick, WA.  It is right next door to the Columbia Center Mall which is the hub of shopping for the region.  A great location and a really nice venue.  I'll have some downloadable dollar off coupons within a day or so as soon as my web guy, Bob at Bishop Digital, gets them uploaded.  Start making plans to attend!  It'll be great fun.

*ARMBANDS
We have a new thing at the Divine Fellowship and I've been asked to refer to it here on my blog.  We have these yellow arm bands that say "Choose Happy!"  Their purpose is to help us get unstuck and stay unstuck when we are spun up about something.  When I heard that the Fairgrounds was demanding an extra $50 from each and every vendor for added insurance- even though the Divine Fellowship has a $2 million policy on the event, I moved my armband from one wrist to the other reminding myself that getting upset is a choice.  Getting happy is a choice.  Every time I thought about it, I'd move that armband so I could get out of judgment and unhappiness.  Judgment by thinking "They should do it differently" or "That's so unfair!" Unhappiness by feeling ill at ease about the situation.  I knew we had a choice.  The church could cough up an extra $4,000 to put the show on (since making each vendor cough it up was not going to happen) or we could move the event to another location.  We decided to move the Expo and the moving the armband helped me to see the choices rather than getting stuck in the problem.

Later, as I was calling all the vendors that had already sent in applications telling them of yet another change (we previously changed the date!) I moved the armband repeatedly again.  I was able to help myself get clear of resentment of the extra work and move into a place of service.  Needless to say, the armband moved a few times as I redid the flyers and coupons and applications and resent all the information packets out a third time. 

So, use the armband as a tool for your spiritual journey.  If there is something that is upsetting, move the armband so that you have a physical disconnect point from the situation.  This gives the brain an opportunity to make a new connection.  If you saw the movie, "What the Bleep" you'll remember that the brain makes connections based on chemical attraction.  If we change our thinking, the chemicals in the brain change, too.  The more we stay in fear or anger, the more fear and anger connections the brain chemically makes.  As we move into a new choice of being happy, the brain begins to make new chemicals and new connections.  Soon the fear and anger connections fade away and it is less and less likely that our first response to something will be fear or anger.  Our brain will create an open curiosity to a situation to see if it fits the "happy" mode.  If it does not, then it will search out alternative choices so that we can maintain happy as that is the first and formost choice in our chemical brain.  How cool is that!

When we have been locked into unhappiness due to circumstances beyond our control, it takes time to rewire the brain.  Once done, we can be happy in whatever circumstances that come our way.  And, lo and behold!  The Universe begins to send us happy experiences instead of unhappy ones. 

This is a case of which came first - the chicken or the egg.  Does the positive experiences come first or does the positive attitude?  Who cares!  One feeds the other!  Start with the choice to be happy and see what wonderful things happen next!  If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.  Let me know.  Or, if you have an armband story, how the armband has helped, please share!  janice@janicelynch.com 

*I held a class a couple of weeks ago that was truly awesome.  The class was Essential Spirituality and about 30 people attended.  We walked through some spiritual practices that I do to keep myself on the spiritual path.  The response was wonderful.  One woman indicated that she had experienced a re-birth during one process.  Another experienced a deeper connection to Spirit than she had ever known and felt as if she had "come home to herself."  Another person couldn't get the process until we altered the inner dialogue and then he got it.  In another process, we found he was a "time traveller" so as we were calling ourselves back to present time, he zipped out into who knows where.  We got him back and it took a minute for him to lock back into his body.  Another gal had a secondary time line hanging out in her aura - based on what could have been when she made a serious choice that altered the path of her life.  We cleared that other timeline out as it was a distraction and was just flapping in the wind.  Another attendee began to see energy and energy beings and hear them for the first time during the workshop.  In checking with her later, the ability was still there and she was delighted to begin to work with her spiritual sight, insight, and hearing.  Each person that attended got something out of the workshop - a deeper connection, a clearer contact, a truer sense of self.  The next Essential Spirituality class is Saturday, February 19th from 1-4.  I was able to record the processes for the first Essential Spirituality, so if you'd like to have a copy of that information, let me know.

*I was returning a call regarding an appointment earlier today and my client asked me a question about the political things going on.  I don't really involve myself much in politics, but I do get some strong impressions.  As I was relating what I was getting regarding the political hopefuls, she and I both got goose bumps all up and down our bodies.  She said she even had goose bumps on her face - which is rare indeed.  I plan to write an article about what was coming through in my next newsletter.  Stay tuned for that!

1/16/08

*My friend Bruce Bennett goes to Tuscon every year for the gem and mineral show.  He has purchased stuff for me in the past.  I don't have anything specific this year, so when he gets back, he'll lay out all his purchases and some of us go over and go shopping.  Great fun!  Last year he picked up a wonderful pink calcite.  Four of us purchased some and it is just wonderful energy.  I wonder what he'll bring back this year!?! 

*Just let the cat out and discovered a family of magpies in the yard - a whole dozen of them.  They are huge birds and certainly make the sparrows and quail look small.  Phil has been feeding the birds and those quail are big and FAT!  It's good to see them so strong and healthy.  The towhee's and little sparrows and the big thrushes are fat and healthy as well.  It's really fun to have one's home along the migratory path of birds.  Never a dull moment.

*Last night's tarot class was wonderful.  We took a look at 2008 and got a glimpse of what is coming up for us.  It was truly amazing how specific and focused each person's reading was and how in tune with what was happening for each one.  I've been doing this for how long... and Tarot readings still amaze me!  Perhaps that's why I'm still doing it - It is so wonderfully new every time.

1/15/08

*I went to Walla Walla on Saturday for a group session.  It was wonderful to meet with some folks who are on a spiritual path.  We got some amazing answers and some amazing interactions within the group. It is amazing to see Spiritual connections that deep.  These folks have gotten together and studied books and viewed movies and had discussions for several years.  I truly believe linking with others with spiritual like-mindedness augments our spiritual growth and assists us on our spiritual path.

*I started my next CD - a healing CD.  It was such a hoot!  Dottie is doing the background music and Barry (Bear) is doing the mixing.  Bear would slow down a piece of Dottie's music and add it to the voice track we recorded with me.  Dottie and I would say something about how cool it would be to have a special snippet of music for when I invoked the angels to attend.  Bear did his magic and wow!!! the words and music were beyond perfect!  It was truly inspiring.  I think we had help!

Both Bear and I have a cold/cough thing going on, so we are going to have to delay recording any further until my voice is back and he feels like sitting upright for longer than 2 minutes.

*Deb did services as a guest on Sunday - that was really a great thing not only because she had great information, but because I was just starting to develop the cough thing and it would not have been too much fun for me to talk my voice away.  As it is, my voice sounds like a foghorn.  Deb talked about "Love and Logic" a practice that many schools are adopting as a way of dealing with children.  Here are a few examples of the way in which we can disengage from conflict and emotional blackmail.  Find compassion in our hearts and say things like . . . Possibly so . . . I don't know.  That's a problem, what are you going to do about it?  I too upset right now, I'll get back to you. 

In my Dream Quest class I teach some similar processes by which we can claim our own power and be free of other's emotional hooks.  Cool stuff!

*I'm really looking forward to Saturday.  I get to teach the Essential Spirituality class.  I had been teaching little pieces of it one session a month at a time for over a year.  It will be fun to deliver some of this good stuff in a big batch. 

*Gotta run.  Phil's picking me up for lunch and it's always good to take the puppy potty before any new thing happens. 

1/7/08

*It's a good thing my energy level is back up to normal - I sure needed it today!!!

Jan, our church bookkeeper gave me a check to take to the fairgrounds for our deposit on the rental of the building for the Expo.  Phil and I asked why the contract hadn't been sent yet.  We were told that the Prosecuting Attorney was looking at every contract that the county had and was rewriting them all.  Phil and I were just about to leave when I just happened to ask if there was anything 'new' that was being added.  The administrator just casually mentioned that not only did the church have to have a 2 million dollar policy covering the event (which we do - no problem) BUT each and every vendor had to have their OWN 2mil policy - and oh by the way, they could provide that at an additional cost of $50 per vendor. 

Well, for heaven's sake, most of our vendors can barely pay the $100 (give or take depending upon booth size) much less an additional $50!!!  The church cannot foot the bill, that would be an additional $3,000 cost for us - that pretty much wipes out ANY income from the Expo at all.

After telling the lady that it was B.S. (yes, I a minister, did say that!) we were told that there was no negotiation - that was just the way it was.  Phil and I spent the most of the rest of the day calling hotels and checking out other locations.  We think we have it figured out, but nothing for sure. 

Sometimes Spirit gives us a kick in the B_ _ _ to let us know it's time to make a change.  I had been dreading going back to the Fairgrounds and didn't know why.  I'm really hopeful that we can find a new venue quickly and one that will serve us much better.  Up until this, the Fairgrounds were the cheapest thing in town and now this opens us up to other options. 

I am soooooooooooo thankful that Jan was insistant about getting that check to me and Phil and I made the effort to go take it in.  If we hadn't done so, we would have been sent the contract in a month or so and that may have been too late to make any changes and the show might have had to be cancelled.  With this being only the second week of the year, we've got time  -  we've got options!  WHEW!  Thank You, God!

*After we made all the calls we could make today on the Expo location situation, Phil decided we should move some stuff around in the office.  He's been nesting for weeks!  I've been way to tired to even care.  Which is really saying something for a Virgo - we love to organize things!  Anyway, we dove in and went through boxes and boxes and files and files and took everything out of the home office closet and then put everything back.  Phil finished up and then I got started on my desk!  Yikes!  What a mess.  Got that straightenend out and then I went through all my Tarot Layouts and alphabetized them and filed them in a special box.  How cool!  I usually create a new layout for every single class I teach, but they are all really cool, so I keep them on file.  My hope is to someday (hopefully soon!) create a Tarot of the Month club and post some of these terrific layouts on my website for a small fee.  That way lots of folks can utilize this wonderful tool and they aren't just hidden in a closet!

Feels good to get that organizing of the layouts done.  It's been something I've wanted to do for awhile.  Well, it's after 8pm and I am getting a bit hungry.  I'll get the Fellowship reminder e-mails out and then scrummage for something to eat.  "Scrummage"  A word my mother created that combines 'scrounge' and 'rummage.'  Scrummage describes the process well, don't you think?

By-the-by (as Grandma would say) my mom passed her driving test with flying colors.  She got ticked off that the DMV was trying to intimidate her out of driving and she bucked up and took the test again and passed!  Way to go, mom!

12/27/07

*I sure don't know why I typed in 5/18/07 for the last blog entry.  As I remember, May wasn't all that fantastic that I would want to revisit that month!  Who knows?  Perhaps doing too many things at once is the problem.  I'm pretty linear - one thing at a time until it's done.  The fingerprint in my ring finger is in a whorl (round and round in circles)  That restricts my thought processes and requires my concentration.  Disruptions are difficult for me.  Many years ago as a receptionist, I didn't do very well.  As a Legal Secretary/Admin. Assistant, I could choose to focus more and did a better job.

Then one day I woke up and just couldn't do that any more.  I was certainly good at it.  In my last "job" they had to hire three people to do the work I had been doing.  It was just that something inside me shifted and I was not able to continue doing what I had been doing.  That was pretty confusing, to say the least!  I was going to chuck a stable, well-paying job for following a dream.  There's been a lot of financial hardship and a lot of emotional rewards.  Some might thing the rewards didn't cover the hardship, but not everyone has the same dream that I did.  For me it has been an amazing journey and I wonder what is coming next!

*We had a repairman over to look at our furnace today.  We also had someone go to the duplex to look at the furnace on one side there.  Tomorrow there is someone going out to look at the church's furnace.  Hmmmm.  More than coincidence, don't you think?

Well, let's think about this . . . furnace - heating unit - that reflects on our will or our inner burning desire to achieve or our dreams and aspirations.  Since it is at our home, at the duplex, and at church, then perhaps it is relating to a larger span than just me or just Phil.  Perhaps it is a reflection of how many are at a time in their lives when old dreams are burning low or old patterns of living are no longer serving us.  Perhaps they served us faithfully in the past, but it may be time for something new.  Perhaps its time to refocus or to reconsider or to ask for help from an expert.  We certainly have had to call in three repairmen to take a look at each of those systems.  What system of thought or being is cooling off?  Our need to be right rather than our desire to be happy?  Our expectations of how things should be rather than our joyful manifestation of our heart's desires? 

For me, I am facing some real changes.  I've been working on the Expo and on some other projects and realize that I can ask for help and I can do things differently.  This year for the Expo, I am keeping better track of the tasks that I do and the results of my efforts.  Usually, I just do what has to be done and get on with something else.  That way of handling things is not serving me any more and I am choosing to invest the time and energy in invitations and connections rather than in damage control or hurry-quick-fast efforts that slip from memory.  That's different for me.

I'm taking efforts to invest time, energy and passion in re-kindling my relationship with Phil.  It hasn't grown cold, yet after 20 years, the spark plugs can use some re-gapping (if you know what I mean.)

There may be more that I'm not seeing at first glance.  I'm going to ponder this further.  I know friendships require warmth.  So do my grandchildren.  So does my own soul.  It is sometimes hardest to be warm and nurturing to one's self than to others.  Perhaps it's time to get my paints out and create something.  Or become open to what might come through in my writing. 

I haven't done a Portal Newsletter in months!  With a lot of activity and sometimes crisis, I haven't had time to sit still with my own thoughts and my open heart to see what Spirit would like to reveal by my hand.  Oh, it's really easy to get caught up in other things.  Other people's drama.  Other people's expectations.  So, I get to look at that.  And look I will.  I wonder what Spirit will bring through for me to see?  I'll share whatever I get.

12/18/07

*Bonnie/Molly update:  Bonnie ALMOST played with the puppy.  She let the little one nuzzle her without growling and she nosed her back a few times.  Hooray!  Molly is growing so fast that at 12 weeks her head is almost as big as Bonnie's.  Her feet are already WAY bigger.

*Had a few rough days there.  Had gotten myself too tired.  Also attended a couple of parties.  I'm just not very good at chit chat and it wears me out to be "social."  I'm basically very shy.  Who knew?!

*I'm grieving the loss of a friend.  No hard feelings - no issue between us - she just wanted to go her own way for awhile and sever contact.  Ouch.  I love her enough to let her go and love her enough to have to grieve.  Yuk.

*Yesterday, I got a warm snuggly blanket in the mail from a friend.  I snuggled up and slept most of the day.  Just what the doctor ordered!  Me and Molly napping.  Phil was out all day and busy so he didn't even call me a hundred times to tell me this or that.  I also got some serious me-time with God!  Boy, that sure sets me straight and lifts me up.  Cuddly blanket - sleeping puppy - talk with God - I'm good to go!  Watch out world!  I've got some new insights I'm ready to share!

12/12/07

*Something wonderful happened last night!  Bonnie, our older dog, actually played.  She did not play with the puppy, but while the puppy was distracted with something else, Bonnie threw a toy in the air and pounced it - threw it towards Phil and waited for him to throw it - threw it towards me and waited for me to throw it - threw it to herself a couple more times before she tired of the game and quit.  The remarkable thing is that this is the first time since SHE was a puppy that she played.

Once Bonnie got bigger than our other dog, she stopped playing and took on the role of mother.  At the time, Phil and I hadn't watched Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, and we didn't realize that we weren't taking a strong leadership role with the other dog, Baxter, who was naturally pretty wacked out.  As a result, Baxter was pretty hyper and often out of control.  Bonnie took it upon herself to take the lead.  Well, once we realized our error, and did take on a strong leadership role with the other dog, he calmed way down and yet Bonnie stayed in "mother" mode. 

With this new puppy, Phil and I, hopefully, have learned a bit and are taking the leadership role with the puppy.  Maybe this is freeing Bonnie up to relax a bit and play.  While Baxter was alive and before the puppy came, Bonnie never played.  She would occasionally let us throw a toy for her to fetch, but only a couple of times and never really seemed to be very thrilled with it.  It is good to see her playing with a smile on her face and actually feel the lightness around her!  Maybe some day she'll even play with the puppy.

*I was awakened at 5:00 this morning.  I was shown a tv commercial that I find truly annoying.  I tried to block it out and get back to sleep.  I saw it over and over and over and knew I wasn't just remembering it, because I was focused on remembering something entirely different.  I asked what it was about and was shown a healing process for me to do and one tiny little aspect of the commercial was a part of the process - clapping my hands.  As soon as I acknowledged that aspect, the replay went away and I didn't have to see it anymore.  I'm thinking of test driving the process on Sunday to see what happens.  It looks like a sweep of energy through the congregation with the intent and focus of energy in a certain way.  Wouldn't that be wonderful?  To be able to send a healing through a large group of people.  I have been prayeing for some process to come through where we can restore health and relieve pain on a large scale.  It just seems as if there has to be a way to do that - feels like the time has come to be doing that.  We have been experiencing Quantum Touch (registered trademark here) and other healing techniques that are simple and powerful one on one or in small groups - a big group must have a similar technique.  I'll keep you posted as to the response to this process that just came through.

5/11/07 - additional blog

*Well, I FINALLY got the rest of this website a little more up to date.  SHEESH!  I have been embroiled in life and haven't had any spare time to invest in it.  I cancelled my afternoon and focused on getting that done.  I had really wanted to do my upcoming newsletter, at the same time, I felt like doing a bit of housekeeping on the site.  I just listed some new classes - here's the link Link to New Classes

With the Church's Anniversary and all the work that needed to be done on Phil's Duplex (really didn't want to participate in that, but sometimes necessity outweighs desire.) and all the work done at the church, my website and my newsletters just seem to fall onto the back burner.  With those things out of the way, I'm giving them higher priority.  I hope to have the next newsletter done by the end of the week.  I will take some time off over the holidays to spend with my grandchildren.  They are priceless.  the oldest, Jaden - the one who came to me twice before he was born - told me he is getting premonitions.  He actually "sees" his upcoming tests and can read the questions, so that's what he studies.  Then when the test comes, he has studied the correct things and has been getting great grades and his teachers want to move him into an advanced program.  I taught his brother how to bend spoons, but I haven't had a chance to spend alone time with Jaden to give him the opportunity to do it.  I hope to make that opportunity happen over the vacation.

*Well, I have secluded myself from the family for many hours now working on the website, so I guess I'd better pry myself out of the office and rejoin the group.  (Can't regroup without the group!)  If you have time to offer prayers in my behalf, ask that I be shown time and opportunity to write the newsletter as well as inspiration to bring to you what your soul most needs right now.  THANKS!!

5/11/07

*My goal for today was to get another newsletter written.  That didn't happen.  A friend needed a ride and I went with my mother to pick up her glasses.

*Speaking of Mom.  I've mentioned her before and she is such a funny person.  She will be 85 tomorrow and had to get her glasses to make sure she would pass her driver's test.  Well, she has macular degeneration in one eye and virtually no vision in that eye.  The eye doctor said that would not be a problem and, if necessary would write a note for mom stating that medically she was cleared to drive.  Unfortunately, Mom walked into the Dept. of Motor Vehicles with her cane.  It had been snowing here and she needed the extra support - well that and she's used the cane for about a year now.  When she lets me do a healing, she does much better, but it's been just 'easier' to grab the cane and so she's gotten quite dependant upon it.  Well, they saw her walk with the cane (she does look pretty hobbled up) and decided with her reduced vision in the one eye that she needed to take the drivers part of the test.  Well, she is going to be 85 tomorrow, so that's probably just prudent on their part.  Anyway, I really felt badly for her because she's pretty upset about it.  She's going to go out tomorrow and try to do some driving and parking and such so she'll be ready to pass the test.  I'm hoping Phil will help her with that as he is quite supportive and can help her with her distances.  Mom really doesn't want to lose her independance that the driving affords her.  Can't say that I blame her! 

However, if she doesn't pass, it's safest for all concerned for her to find other means of transportation.  I can help her get groceries - up to now she has resisted the help - I know it's really hard on her to carry groceries in, but she is one determined lady.  Did I tell you how she got the 20 pound turkey into the house?  She rolled it out of the trunk of her car and into her little wagon.  Dragged the wagon to her back door.  Rolled the turkey onto the floor and pushed it into the house with her cane and then hoisted it up into the frig, rack by rack until it was on the right rack and then she rested for a half an hour!  I had offered to help her bring the sucker in, but she was determined to do it herself.  I gotta give her credit for that!!  Anyway, she'll have to receive help whether she wants it or not if she doesn't pass that driver's test.  I have a feeling she'll just pass the thing!  What ever happens, I know she'll adapt.  She always does.

*Sunday's service we discussed Celebration and how we don't celebrate our lives and therefore sometimes forget to really live.  We practiced announcing to ourselves and others our successes and we cheered each other.  It was really cool.  Several that we stuck really received a great blessing in the cheering.  I've had numerous comments about others sharing the techniques and the concepts with others since then and how much it has helped them and others.  Too cool. 

I just happened to mention some lines in the palm and how those certain lines can indicate that we aren't celebrating sufficiently.  Interestinly enough, we had a visitor that was very interested in palmistry and the mention of it was a clear indication to him that the Divine Fellowship is a good fit for him.  I've had several people since then ask me about palmistry - one a person that wasn't even at church and didn't even know I'd mentioned palmistry in my message on Sunday.  I believe this to be a sign that it's time for me to offer a Palmistry class again.  If you are interested, please let me know.  janice@janicelynch.com

*I've scheduled my Essential Spirituality workshop for the 3rd Saturday in January.  It is an awesome collection of spiritual practices that are amazing and really ramp up one's spirituality and spiritual practices as well as enhance psychic awareness.  I'm going to charge only $40 for the class and hope that those on their spiritual path make the opportunity to take on some extreme techniques.  I am working on having those techniques available through this website.  I have to wait for studio time till after the first of the year.  I will have the processes individually recorded, so a person can take on as much or as little as they would like to have.  Very cool stuff that will transform anyone - no matter how proficient one is in their spiritual development.  I'll keep you posted as to when those things will be ready for you.

12/5/07

*Phil's mom showed up at our "Wing and A Prayer" class last night.  (His mom passed a couple of years ago.)  One of the participants saw her in the restroom.  She was emanating lots of love and had a light, little smile. She described her perfectly - stature, features, etc.  When I told Phil that she showed up he was skeptical - especially since she was emanating such love.  She has learned a lot on the other side and stopped in to share the love she has been receiving.  Sometimes it's hard to tell with Phil what's going on in his noggin', but I think he was deeply touched by the message of love from someone who didn't express love to him when they were alive.

*This afternoon several of us are going to go to the church building and finally start doing something about the grounds.  They have fallen into disrepair.  We have alovely labyrinth, but there are weeds throughout and we are needing to move the labyrinth in order to create more parking.  With the changes in the sanctuary, we can get about 125 people in now.  It used to hold less than 100 crammed.  So, now, it's time to create more parking.  We have some volunteer workers to move all the stones that are encorporated into the labyrinth.  That will be a big job.  Once that is done, we can mark out the path and then perhaps the membership would like to be a part of placing the stones along the pathway.  Cool!

*Puppy is playing with a string hanging out of a box here by my desk.  She is sooooooo cute!  Still working on the potty training thing.  As long as we are super vigilant she is fine.  If we don't pay attention, she's off into another room to take care of business.  Puppies!  Now she dashed off into the other room, but I can hear her playing with her squeeky toy.  If it gets quite, that's not a good sign.  I'd best check on her. 

12/4/07

*Sunday Services were awesome.  I shared with folks information I've received from Spirit regarding the crystalline circuit breakers in our occipital lobes - for discernment and perception.  The occipital lobes are in the back of the skull.  If your's are tender, you are probably ready to discard old patterns of thought and awareness and take on some new patterns.  Each Occipital Lobe holds a bright round cut crystal.  This crystal becomes clouded and sometimes shattered when our perceptions don't match the world or when our perceptions no longer serve us.  For example, we may have the pattern of "Know-it-all" or "Stubborn" or "Lost Child" or "Abandoned One" that has been our filter throughout our lives. 

One person I know has a recurring theme in her life about being left out.  Even when she is included, she'll get the dates wrong and thus be "Left Out" over and over again!  By removing "Left Out" and replacing it with something that will serve more effectively, she would no longer set herself up for the same trauma!  A good replacement would be "Welcomed One" or "Beloved Friend" or "Partner" or "Companion" or "Friend"  Friends don't forget friends or leave them out of gatherings.  You can see the long term changes these shifts can make in our lives.  If our program is not running, then others will not react to us in a way that supports the old program! 

With a new program, our entire being begins to resonate with a new vibration.  It may not be visible to the eye, but others can sense the new vibration and react unconsciously to it. 

Unfortunately, Phil was sick this last Sunday, so the services did not get recorded.  Not to stress!  I am going to create a whole series of CD's regarding the crystal circuit breakers that will be available soon. 

As a matter of fact, I was going to throw away a catalogue that came in the mail and just happened to glance at it first.  It has custom CD production/duplication in it, so now I can follow up on that.  I am in hopes that my website can be modified to allow for downloads of the information directly off the internet as well.  Then it is a matter of setting aside the time to produce the CD's.  There is a fellow at church that had a whole recording studio in his home and he and I can produce what we need there.  One of the occipital crystals that I replaced was the "Hurry" crystal - I replaced it with one entitled, "Timelord."  This allows me to realize that time is in my power not the other way around.  Easy to get caught up in stuff and feel like there is never enough time when in  reality, time is a resource, like water, that can be used effectively or wasted.  Totally new perspective for me. 

Let me know how your crystal changing works for you!  you can contact me at janice@janicelynch.com

*Just resent applications for our Spring Expo.  There was a big show last year that just happened to have moved their show to our same date and caused conflict for our vendors.  We were delighted that several stuck it out with our show - even though it is a smaller show and they didn't make as much money.  That's how much people love the energy of our group!  Anyway, to avoid putting our vendors on the spot like that, I calle that show's producer and verified that our new date would not be in conflict with them and then  moved our date.  Lo and behold! They had moved their date again and it WAS in conflict with the NEW date I had set.  At first I thought we'd just tuff it out and see what happened.  I got several calls from our vendors begging me to change the date.  They just didn't want to think of missing our show, yet had already paid in advance for the Portland show. 

It was a miracle, but our regular building and our regular date were still available.  All other dates were taken for months in either direction of that date.  WHEW!  So, now I have to re-notify all the ones I contacted earlier.  Thank All That Is Good that I kept REALLY great notes this year (unlike years past!) and it wasn't as difficult as I thought is was going to be.  I still had a several hour investment added to the 20+hours I've already donated. 

At the same time, I'm working on several other projects.  It's a good thing I replaced that "hurry -hurry" crystal to the "Timelord" (do you watch Dr. Who?) crystal.  I have been able to accomplish a lot more without the stress and with time to spare.  Amazing!

11/30/07

*Well, I revised the date of our upcoming Expo.  I had called both the Seattle/Portland shows as well as the Spokane show to make sure there was not a conflict of date.  Sure as shootin' there are TWO other shows on the same date that I had selected.  I had changed the date because last year we lost several of our vendors to another show in Seattle.  Thinking I'd change our date and make things easier for our vendors didn't seem to work.  Soooooo - we are back to the first weekend in April - April 5th and 6th.  Heck or high water - Easter or no Easter - whatever - the date is the date.  It is really frustrating to try to be cooperative and find that it just didn't work.  What is really frustrating is that I have already spent 20 hours sending applications out with personal notes to all the vendors.  Now I get to do that again - I am a volunteer.  I don't get paid to host the Expo - no one does - it is a fund raiser for the Divine Fellowship.  It is a lot of time to invest in something and then have to do it twice.  Ah well, my two minute whine is up and I'll just get over it and get on with it.  Who knows why stuff happens.  I'm just really glad that the Fairgrounds hadn't given our old date and building to another event.  All the other dates in April, May and into June were already taken, so it really was a miracle that the date was still available for us.  I had hoped that we wouldn't have the same dates as Spring break for our local schools, but it appears that is the case again.  Lots of folks go on vacation that week.  I guess who ever needs to be there will be there.  We are growing in response every year, so not everyone goes away at that time. 

*Apparently I'm not the only one facing changes and challenges right now.  My husband has had a mortgage that he's been working on have an inordinate amount of challenges.  Another client told me today that there were so many blocks and delays in their new business that it was unbelieveable.  I had another client/friend that is expecting a return trip from someone significant and that has hit some snags and delays as well.  Something in going on.  I'll check in with Spirit and see what's up and get back to you.  One thing for sure - Spirit is holding things back for a reason.  With the mortgage, the couple got to save thousands of dollars because when the loan FINALLY got through the interest rates had dropped momentarily and they got a better interest rate.  I hope if you are experiencing any delays that the outcome is for your benefit!  Trust is easy when we are walking knowing where we're going and thinking we are in control.  Trust takes on its true nature when we walk by faith and not by sight.  Not fun, but definitely necessary.  I have a friend that says, "No one can screw up your life as good as God can."  I think that's true.  When things are really haywire beyond anything we've done ourselves, it's because God is making some changes in our lives for our benefit.  May not feel good at the time, but definately worth the wait and the trauma!

All I can do is keep taking deep breaths and know it will all be all right.  Breathing is good.

11/27/07

*So much to share!

Puppy is doing well and is learning the ropes of being in our family.  I named her Molly.  I've been really careful to send our other dog Bonnie some mental messages of how proud of her I am and what a good dog she is.  She still avoids the puppy as much as she can, but Bonnie is giving me much more eye contact than ever before and is getting more cuddly and interactive with me than she has previously. 

At first, Phil was very unhappy about the puppy.  He's a Taurus - they don't like change unless it is change they instegate.  Anyway, he was having a hard time about it, but has moved into a cooperative state and is even liking her.  He had been pestering me for a new vehicle ever since he sold another one in August.  I kept putting him off as I just didn't see the "need."  With Phil, the "need" is internal within him.  He's had over 50 cars in his lifetime, so he just can only go so long and then has to do some sort of switch or trade.  Fortunately, he has a good head on his shoulders and is a great bargain hunter and can really work a deal.  Well, with the new puppy, I told him that it probably would be a good idea to get another dog-mobile to haul their little fuzzy bodies around.  (Our dogs like to run errands with us.)  Well, he got to task and drove probaby over 20 cars to find just the right one.  He was able to short circuit those wheeler-dealers that get you to really like a vehicle and then "finance" you way out of your price range.  Phil found a car that he could trade in his car for and just add a little cash to the deal.  We now have a '03 PTCruiser.  We took the dogs out today for the first time and there was some kinks to work out.  "Little Bit" - Molly got herself under the driver's seat and took a nap.  She won't be able to do that for very much longer!  She's growing every day!  Bonnie still tries to jump into the front seat and that's really hard on the seats, so we've got to work out how to keep her in the back.  We'll figure it out!

*I've been led by Spirit to create a new workshop regarding Cosmic Sex.  I'm talking a lot about it 'cause otherwise I might chicken out and not deliver it!  I'm getting some pretty strong practical information and some wonderful spiritual techniques.  We humans are not willing to live without that sexual intimacy.  Times past people would either have an affair or would shut down and not have sex with their partner if there were unresolved issues.  Yet, we as spiritual beings require healthy sexuality in order to function physically and spiritually.  The physical connection allows us a deeper spiritual connection when done with conscious awareness.  I'm truly happy to have this information coming in and hope my personal shyness doesn't hinder the message.  I have not scheduled the workshop yet, but may schedule it close to Valentine's Day.  I have a feeling that there is information for those who are not in a relationship