Experiences, Thought

The Pink Gown

This is an intimate story... a personal experience that just struck me as a profound example that everything truly does happen for a reason. In 2003 I went to the local bridal gown shop with my mom in late February. I had been dating my high school sweetheart for almost 2 years and we were… Continue reading The Pink Gown

Experiences, Thought

Always (Always!) Learning

Two weeks ago I started working a new job... a job I know is way bigger than what it appears to be. I am a Teachers Aide in charge of 19 amazing 2nd graders in a small town in upstate NY. So much has changed in my life over the past year that it is… Continue reading Always (Always!) Learning

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Above All Else

Above all else - I want to see. I want to see possibility. I want to see love instead of anger in me Above all else I want to be at peace with what my life will be. I want to know that I can decide I can also choose to change my mind. I… Continue reading Above All Else

Experiences, Thought

Determined to See

Several years ago, I remember having a conversation with a few of my friends about our personalities. It came up for me, that I am a very stubborn and determined person. Those who know me are free to snicker... because to this I am guilty. It turns out that astrologically speaking, I am a Capricorn… Continue reading Determined to See

Experiences, Tarot Posts

Letting the Lions Out

I am a vivid dreamer. I dream in color and I dream multiple sequences every night. I remember a lot some mornings, and some mornings my dreams fade if I don't diligently tell myself to remember them. Some nights I'm awakened by a message to follow through with the next morning, sometimes my dreams feel… Continue reading Letting the Lions Out

Experiences, Tarot Posts, Thought

Magic and Miracles

This morning I woke up from some pretty upsetting dreams. In my dream state there were several different experiences, and at their core was a theme of blaming myself for the uncomfortable situations that were taking place. If I had done this differently, if I had said this instead of that, if I had been… Continue reading Magic and Miracles

Experiences, Thought

The Real Reason for Upset

On January 1st this year, I began doing the workbook of A Course in Miracles. The Course is a spiritual text that was translated in the 1970's with the intention to help us unlearn some of the habits and thoughts in our lives that create chaos. It talks in great detail about the role of… Continue reading The Real Reason for Upset

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How We Live our Years

Several years ago I was listening to a really inspirational documentary that was talking about law of attraction, positive thinking and how our thoughts dictate where our lives go. One of the women said something along the lines of "you can live the same year 90 times, or you can live 90 wonderful years". Happy… Continue reading How We Live our Years

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Beginnings

When I was in 6th grade my fellow classmates and I were warned about a teacher that we were going to have to deal with in the second half of the year. This teacher, Mrs. Haff, was to be our keyboarding teacher. She was big, mean and angry according to the rumors around school. On… Continue reading Beginnings