“Peak Experiences”

The Olympics have always been a favorite. Since I was young, the Olympics have provided incredible inspiration and motivation to do more with my life. For each and every one of the athletes, whether they win or just participate, it is truly a “peak experience” in their life. Kudos to the world athletes and gratitude to Russia for hosting this gathering of our world’s most talented, graceful and physically strong people.

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This weekend around a dinner table, after discussing and sharing Olympic stories, the conversation segued into personal exhilarating, outstanding and memory-rich events in our own lives. It truly made us reflect and dig deeper into our own well of life experiences and really ferret out those “peak experiences.” Of course as always, it’s all relative. What one person might consider to be an outstanding experience, might be rather boring to someone else or vice versa. In the conversation, the importance of context, what time or decade in life these events or moments happened, albeit being a teenager, in your 20s or in your mid 50s etc, was also given credence. 

One of the dinner guests shared an incredible “peak experience” for which we all gave her a gold star for an outstanding life enriching event. She and her partner at the time, hiked into the wilderness of Central Oregon and built an igloo, camping at the base of The South Sister for the weekend. The snow cave never got warmer than 32 degrees. They built a fire outside the entrance, letting the warm heat in just enough to keep the temperature more manageable, yet cold enough to not melt the cave. In the morning when they awoke, the fire had melted the ice about 15 feet down in front of the ice-cave, too deep to climb out, if they’d fallen into it. We of course asked how they stayed warm, especially me, who is always cold. She gave us that beautifully enticing, sharing without divulging, intriguing yet sly grin- cold was never a factor. Her partner kept her warm all night long. She definitely warranted a gold star. I mean really; sex in a snow cave, alone on a mountain top with a virile, hunky guy? Three gold stars for sure! 

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Subsequently, I continued to go over in my mind different moments in my own life. It made me realize I want to create more life altering, exhilarating, fun, triumphant and graceful experiences. Ones I will never forget. Memories that stay close to the surface because I want to relive the moment again and again. Generate laughter that bubbles to the top and erupts at the hilarious thought, feel tenderness expressed through touch and caring, participate in the rush of skiing fast down glorious mountains, encompass the view of an outstanding sunset from the top of a mountain peak, snuggle into the warmth of a fire under a star-rich sky, hear the quiet of the wilderness far from civilization, be mesmerized by the beauty of an ancient masterpiece, listen to my favorite musicians live and real, breathe in the headiness of enchanting flowering fragrances, and be with the people I love.

In relieving some of my peak moments, I  realized it truly is in the day to day moments that true exhilaration and joy are experienced. Not to say that some of the most outstanding moments in my life weren’t incredible, phenomenal and over-the-top brilliant, I have just come to realize it truly is in the little things that make my life special. I just tend to forget that sometimes in the craziness.

My invitation is to remember your outstanding moments, those days of life altering events that changed your life for the best. Then put into context what truly really brings you joy. When you do, you might realize it’s in the simplest of things that make it all worthwhile.

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To the Olympians; may they continue to inspire and ignite the best within us.

Cosmic sunshine to you.

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“Beyond the Pale – the Merging of Probabilities”

Okay, wake up call. I guess I needed to be reminded that life is not linear, straightforward and always direct. We tend to get into our little soap operas and forget the universe is vast, expansive and more than we can ever imagine. My world for the last several days has been white, cold and quite beautiful. Here in the Northwest, we were finally given the gift of snow.  I was focused on the quiet magnificence. Looks like the universe had other things in store.

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Last week I picked up eyedrops for my new kitten Tao, formally known as Shasta. I placed them in our bathroom, one, so I know where they were located and two, to remind myself of morning and evening dispensing. Next thing, they disappeared. Literally disappeared. I scoured the house from the bathroom to the living room, kitchen counters to garbage cans, the refrigerator to the top of the washing machine. Nothing. No eyedrops anywhere. I even asked my husband if he would be willing to help me look. He thinks I’m nuts anyway or forgetful. You choose, depending on the day. Again remember life is not always what we see. Sunday morning, I threw on my old, warm and inviting, dingy, bathrobe and put the tea kettle on. I hadn’t had the robe on for over a week. Remember this fine little detail.

I looked out the window, and asked the Powers-That-Be, to please find my eyedrops as my darling kitty was in need. I reached into my pocket of my ratty bathrobe, and lo and behold, there were the missing eyedrops. I know, I know, I probably didn’t remember where I placed them, right?  Wrong. I have a very good, clear memory and I don’t forget much. Especially when it comes to taking care of my animals and/or children. I don’t forget. Besides, I hadn’t had my bathrobe on for over a week. No, this was something bigger, a message to look beyond my own environment, through the looking glass if you will.

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And it’s not the only thing. I have had a house full of people, literally, on and off since Thanksgiving. I’ve changed the three extra beds more than I can count. The week before last, I was changing beds for the umpteenth time when I noticed the sham on my son’s bed was different. It’s white with the same design, however the fabric is completely different. Instead of being cotton, it’s a poly-mix. I looked to see if the pillows had been switched with any of our visitors. Unfortunately it wasn’t.

Now, I have two recent distinct and different illustrations of life beyond the pale, the grander perspective of life outside the matrix. I realize these illustrations are small and relatively unimportant, however when viewed from a different angle, it lights up a different image.

Imagine, in every decision you make, you have the ability to spin off probabilities. Probabilities with different variables, different outcomes. Imagine in another equation, you are still with your old boyfriend, married to your ex-wife, became the president of the company, moved to Australia, failed law school, healed your cancer. These “what if” probability factors are real. We send them out into the universe again and again. There are literally gajillions of probabilities of You out there in the time space continuum. Rather boggling isn’t it? These probability factors will eventually merge and blend the more in alignment you are with your higher purpose. The closer you are to your Divine path, the more the probabilities and parallel aspects bump and integrate. It can be rather discombobulating. That is, unless you pay attention. Then it changes everything.

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I found the eyedrops, just not in the location I put them. It was probably an alternate me that put them into the pocket of my bathrobe. Hopefully her robe is more chic than mine. Our timelines merged. I’ve put out to the universe, to my Oversoul, I’d really like to exchange my pillowcase. It looks weird on the bed. I’m going to set my intention that it will happen soon; I’ll keep you posted.

When weirdness happens, things disappear or your memory is a complete blank, stay awake and aware. Your vigilance will pay off. The more you are cognizant of the blending timelines, the better. This is your wake up call from your Higher Self to let you know you are definitely on track. The spinoffs, all the probabilities, are where, You, your choices and free will, have led you astray. The “main track” is where Origin, Divine Source, Alpha Omega, The Tao,  God, you name it, has kept you strong, on course, steady. It is this track, this line, you are now becoming. 

When the timelines merge, you are much more in sync with your true purpose, your destination. It’s exciting. What a flipping, amazing, Fantabulous ride this is!

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Enjoy weirdness!

Cosmic sunshine to you. 

PS. Probabilities and multiple dimensions are validated by the scientific world as well. That’s the best part. I’m not making this up.

PSS. I know I have mentioned this before, however the movie perfectly describes when probability factors divide then reemerge. Queue up Gwenneth Paltrow’s, Sliding Doors. It’s a great old movie.

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“Winning the Lottery”

I played the lottery last week. A frivolous birthday gift to myself. I mean, who hasn’t dreamt of winning the mega millions, right? Ironically though, you have no idea how many times I have been asked over the course of my life, “Would you pick the winning lottery numbers for me?” My reply is, “Well if I could do that don’t you think I would’ve won already?”  It doesn’t work that way. Otherwise every psychic on the planet would be wealthy.

ImageHave you ever asked yourself what would change if you really did win the lottery? What is really important to you? Where you would spend your time or how your life would be different? Last week I was hiking up in the mountains, it was a beautiful clear day, the trees crisp against the blue sky. I asked myself those questions. For me, the answers were distinct and succinct.

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Ironically, statistics on the lives of lottery winners hold similar outcomes. Within a short amount of time, many of the lottery winners are bankrupt. They find that their lives have not changed for the better and are much more complicated than they had ever imagined. It did not bring them the happiness they were seeking. The actual statistics dispel the notion that money brings happiness. The happiest people globally have been the middle class, who work hard, play with what they’ve earned, have respect for themselves and their neighbors, love their families and honor the truth.

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As I was hiking, I glanced down at my well worn and loved Merrell boots, cozy in my fleece, scarf and Columbia jacket. If I won the lottery, those wouldn’t change. Being in the mountains wouldn’t change. My love for my family couldn’t be stronger, money wouldn’t influence that. My rich plethora of exciting, fun, intriguing, adventurous friends are incredible. I have the best hiking dog- buddy. I love my job! I love to ski, hike, bike, camp – all of which I’m doing. I have a giant stack of inviting books beckoning. A calendar full of gatherings and events. I feel rich. 

It’s of course perspective. I have always felt rich, even as a kid. I grew up middle class. I never felt “less than” based on a dollar amount. I feel that is our challenge today. It’s in our face in every magazine, internet and TV advertisement. So much emphasis is placed on the quick buck, the fast track, your three minutes of fame, the fast and the furious. There’s no soul or substance. Self esteem and confidence easily end in the gutter when the old game of “Keeping up with the Jones’,” becomes the mantra.

 I want to be clear; I’m all for wealth! Having riches to share, abundance to give and assist is awesome! Being wealthy is a good thing when viewed with love, appreciation and gratitude. Many of the nations galleries, parks, enrichment centers, public TV etc, are due to generous donations by America’s wealthiest citizens. What value we have in our fellow neighbors.

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In winning the lottery for me personally, of course it’d be great to clear up all debt. That would be incredible. I’d love to have extra cash to buy my dad a new set of eyes, a trip to Europe for my husband, take him to the best state-of-the-art natural anticancer health clinics available. I’d love to order my mom the finest knees so she can ski into her 90’s. Grad schools for my kids. Creating an energetic healing school is a dream. In reality though, I feel rich even without all that.

My invitation, is to recognize the wealth you have in your surroundings, your family, friends, your job. Feel like you’ve won the lottery, breathe it, be it. That inner affluence will shine through till it becomes second nature. Not only will you feel wealthy, you’ll be abundant in spirit.

I’m rich. You’re rich. We are wealthy together.

Cosmic sunshine to you.

 

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“The Perfect Diet”

I love this time of year. January feels fresh and invigorating, a new beginning for projects and goals. It’s also the month of reevaluation. Our time to get our lives on track – new direction, clear vision, better priorities, and finding a healthier you. The gyms are full of “great intentions” for the sexy body, the slimmer sleeker perfect physique. The “new you” for the “new year.”

Image People tend to throw out the old and bring in the redesigned. Cutting edge diets, fashionable fads, unique styles, invigorated by the burning desire to step up their game. I love the enthusiasm. I love the goal. Somewhere intermingled in the mix, is the additional concept of a healthy diet. I love the irony. Diet. The first part of the word is”die.” Are you kidding me? And we wonder why after a short amount of time, the “Die-It”gets thrown out with the bathwater. Somewhere in our internal psyche, we associate dying with dieting. Or, so it seems. We have to find a way to keep people excited, motivated and invigorated with the idea of a healthy body. As simple as this may sound, changing the vernacular from “diet” to something more appropriate might be a simple yet productive solution. Yes, we all know about “healthy lifestyle,” as a good alternative, but I think it needs to go further than that. We need a new word in general.

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What about “going on a “Feat”” instead? I think it sounds more motivating to go on an “adventure, “filled with delectable energy sustaining body fuels, than to feel crunched into a “perceived” restriction. Or how about “Boon?” We are going on a “boon,”an “advantageous” food festival for our bodies. Now that sounds fantastic!  I’ll create a cookbook based on the ultramodern, super-sexy, state-of-the-art, “A Boon for Your Body.”

There are many popular food trends happening in the media, fitness centers, nutritional services, groceries stores, recipe books, spas and salons, dietitians, and doctors offices. From the “Ideal Protein” regime, to the “Gabriel Method,” the Mediterranean Diet, to Joe Furhman’s belief we all need to be vegans, there are countless paths to the top of the thin-physique mountain. Diet books are at the top of the bestsellers list year-round. My husband who has been steadily working through and optimistically beyond aggressive cancer, has been adhering to a very strict ketogenic diet which is high in fats, low in carbs and proteins. It’s very rigorous and very challenging. I believe each of these have scientific research and evidence behind them and are well-founded, however I don’t necessarily feel they are correct and right for everyBody. I believe every “body” is it’s own special universe. I believe it should be treated accordingly.

Image What I mean by that, is I feel each “Boon” or “Feat” created ideally for the individual, would be best based on the energy fields of the foods in combination with the energy fields of each person. When they are in sync with one another, the health and vitality of the body will be in sync. All life has energy around it. This includes the foods we eat, to the energy field around our bodies. When these match we have unity. The challenge today is that many or most of our foods lack vivacity. The solution is to find local farmers who use organic sustainable crops. The food has more vibrancy and energy within it, the enzymes are alive and vital. 

ImageBeyond the basics, the “feat” (okay, I’ll relent- Die-It) is based on your personal electrical fields around your body. Learning to understand, appreciate and work with your electrical body, is one the best ways for health and creating that physique you’d like to live “within.” This can be done by learning muscle testing, or “kinesiology,” to matriculating a pendulum to discern energy. I have a group, I call my “poster children,” whom I’ve been integrating these techniques with, focusing on what their bodies deserve and require. They glow. They have energy and their brains/minds are sharp. It’s been really awesome to watch the transformation taking place within as their bodies shift and become strong and healthy. This can be you. It’s not complicated. It’s straightforward, direct and based on science. Electricity is an energy field. It’s not something airy-fairy. And it works and is it attuned specifically to you.

This is what I feel and believe the future of health and vitality will go, where science and vision, common sense and insight, meld into perfect union and synergy. 

The best of health to you!

 

Cosmic sunshine to you.

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“Your Core ~ What’s At the Heart of Things”

For the holidays, I presented the family what I deemed were our core values, artistically arranged onto soft canvas. I feel it reflects the vital thoughts and beliefs of merging three families together, brought down succinctly into four sweet sentences. It made me reflect and truly identify what it is that has held us together through some of our greatest challenges ~ job changes, emotional insecurities, teenagers, college\empty-nesting, relationship break-ups, financial struggles, past karma, former spouses, former lovers, death and loss, and now cancer.

ImageListening recently again to Martin Luther King’s speech, “I have a dream,” where he speaks to that core belief within all of us, to go the extra mile, reach deep, and rise above, our hearts identify with the dream and seek to meet him. I feel that’s when we are at our best. Identifying our core beliefs and dreams, finding others who feel the same, combining our strengths and talents to make a difference. Core values\beliefs. They are what is at the ‘Heart of Things.’

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Have you ever truly taken time to identify your core-centered beliefs, that no matter what, are always there for you, even in your darkest moments? Now is the perfect time if you haven’t. Perhaps it’s time to freshen them up, bring them to the light of day, re-examine them and hold them close. Maybe, you’ll even discover some of these deeply held beliefs are no longer valid or necessary. It’s like spring cleaning of the heart. By letting dusty beliefs dissipate and disappear, greater gifts will take their place, now the space has been cleared. Begin each sentence with “I believe” to make it bold and solid within your heart.

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I Believe…..
I believe in Cosmic order, Divine Wisdom, Guidance, Universal Laws, Spiritual Truths.
I believe in timeless, never~ending love.
I believe Love changes everything, all beings, all substances, all universes, always and forever.
I believe there is Light in all creatures, all beings, all universes.
I believe we have forgotten our Light and need to find the switch, the key.
I believe we can discover this Light and change the world.
I believe we all have the divine right to love and be loved.
I believe we are all uniquely designed.
I believe we have the ability to be healthy, wise and rich: rich in family, friends and adventure.
I believe in the wonder and innocence of children.
I believe each individual is special.
I believe in truth, even if it doesn’t follow the status quo.
I believe in honesty.
I believe in comedy.
I believe in finding the humor in our hearts.
I believe laughter is essential for vitality.
I believe in loving, sustaining relationships.
I believe family is our essence, our roots, for growing in each lifetime.
I believe we can move beyond our genetic predispositions.
I believe we can all be healthy.
I believe animals have heart and souls and are here to teach us.
I believe in mutual heart-centered friendships.
I believe we can overcome adversity.
I believe every day offers us the chance to be better human beings. 
I believe in gratitude for the riches bestowed in our lives.
I believe in earth-shattering great sex, that knocks your socks off.
I believe in long, wet, deep kisses that curl your toes and makes your heart skip.
I believe in chemistry between elements, most importantly between individuals.
I believe life is great.
I believe war is unnecessary no matter what propaganda is generated.
I believe in free will.
I believe we all responsible.
I believe in using our amazing brains combined with heart centered balance.
I believe when our bodies die, we live forever, in multiple spheres and universes.
I believe we are all connected.
I believe in dreams.
I believe in you.
I believe in me.

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My family’s core values~
We believe in:

“The Immediacy of Family,
The Joy of a Good Joke,
The Exhilaration of Intellectual Inquiry
The Jolting Power of Love”

Cosmic sunshine to you.

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The Problem is…

“The problem is,” without really noticing, I allowed this phrase into my vernacular.  I recognize, knowing what our challenges are is the first step to change, however typically when I hear this thrown out there, blame is usually accompanied with it as a companion ticket. 
ImageI have even heard the weatherman use the phrase “The problem is.” Of course, he used this in reference to icy roads with the caveat that if you are not prepared with snow tires, traction devices and temperature gages, you could encounter major difficulties. Back to the “what if’s,” and fear propaganda. Not that it isn’t wise to be intelligent about driving through bad weather conditions, I’m not saying that, wise choices are always a good course of action. This is more about the perpetual underlying negativity pushed into our subconscious. We just have to be aware of it and take personal responsibility.
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Funny how sayings snake their way into our verbiage. Now that you are aware of this phrase, I would bet you will hear it differently. It will stand out loud and clear. I even heard a car commercial last night use the term. You’re going to hear our illustrious president use it quite often, especially in deference to the Republicans. He will always blame the Republicans or the Tea Party or Iran or whomever is at the end of his “The problem is” agenda. It’s trickling down from the top, the need to point fingers. Personally, I believe when someone chooses to be a leader it is important to stand up and do their job from a place of committed responsibility, but that’s why I’m not in politics. I believe my word, my integrity, have meaning.

My belief is the more we are aware of our words and what we say, the better our experiences are. Words have so much power. The emotional intention behind them amplifies the energy. When we are diligently aware of what we personally say, we then create the solutions to the problems that are on our plate.

ImageThe invitation of the day, “if you choose to begin a sentence with “the problem is,” please add the addendum of “The solution is.” Your intuitive self, your higher wisdom, will prevail, and positive circumstances will arise. Your brain\mind will create the solution even as the problem begins. The key is you. So the “solution to our dilemma is…”
 
Cosmic sunshine to you.
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“Predictions for 2014: Politics, Agriculture, Healthcare, & Relationships”

Looking ahead into a year or more is always an interesting concept. I try and focus on the most viable probability of where our group consciousness will take us. There are always many probabilities available, however the one we focus on and settle within, is dependent on group consciousness. That’s where it can get dicey as we all have ‘free will’, and can step in and out of various timelines. Time is a very fascinating subject. It can get overly complicated as well, especially from our limited perspective.

With that being said, I will do my best at looking into various aspects globally as well as nationally on things that are of interest.

Awareness: are we waking up globally to the millennium’s of domination and control? Personally I’d love to think that we are shifting as a race, unfortunately we are not accelerating at the rate I would like to see. Especially here in the United States where media is so heavily present, dominating our waking thoughts with useless information and repetitive stories, it tends to dim our awareness levels. I do feel strongly there are pockets of expanded consciousness slowly growing globally where people are putting good intentions fourth, religions aside, common differences behind, and working towards the good of the earth. I see these pockets globally where politics of control and domination no longer are paramount. I see people and communities in Scandinavia, Denmark, New Zealand, Ukraine, Balkans, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Chile, Uruguay and Japan, to name a few. Of course there are positive places in America as well where individuals are not driven by political agendas and corporate greed.

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Politically we are on the precipice. This precipice could shift either way at this point in time depending on our global consciousness once again. We could move into world domination, and One World Order or we as individuals, as a race, can choose freedom, awareness, optimism, involvement, action, commonsense, decency and grace. We have to work together. This year, 2014 and into 2015, are pivotal years for this shift in awareness. Of course from another perspective, another probability, (the one I choose to live in,) I feel we will move into an incredible positive cycle of economic growth which is sustainable and supportive of all peoples, higher environmental awareness and outreach, supporting species and peoples globally. We are speaking of a probability factor that is possible. I know people have to believe in this option. This is where 2014 and 2015 are highly critical in regards to global consciousness and the direction of our race.

This will be played out politically across the globe. All we have to do is sit back and watch the frenzy, the bloodbath of war and greed and political avarice. The best and only way to change it is to reach out to our neighbors. Ignore what is written in the newspaper, turn off the global networks. The news is repeated and repeated, with multiple shades of the truth or with a smidgen of truth. Please be aware of the political changes within the White House. Appearances are just that, appearances. There is incredible manipulation coming out of the Oval Office. It is not what it seems to be. Please, please be aware and listen to your hearts for the truth. Insidious Government control is taking over into all aspects of our lives. We have to stay diligent and awake.

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The Middle East is going to continue to be a series of political eruptions and explosions. There are many negative energies that are pouring into that area and/or are already there. The polarity is going to continue to be more and more apparent. On a positive note, it will not surprise me to see a very powerful shift coming from within by a younger group of people, with a strong young leader emerging within the next two years. This will help offset the entrenched negative thinking of the past. This young man has the ability to lead with foresight and intuition. His energy reminds me of Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in October 1981. He chose to come back to finish what was denied him before. By 2020, the Middle East will finally be calmer and more openly civil to the rest of the world.

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Fortunately the universe is on our side. I feel strongly that instant Karma is now up and available for all to see. What people, groups, political parties, nations, ‘put out’ mentally, emotionally and physically, will come back nearly instantly. The untruths being propagated by the political parties will be available upfront-center-stage for us to really see and take note. I feel this spring between March and June, a hotbed of lies and corruption will be made visible even by the inept media, as the stories will be too good not to tell, even if their personal agenda speaks otherwise. It will be fun to sit back and watch. The best thing for the rest of us is to hold each other’s hands and support our communities, standing up for liberties and justices from a grassroots level. We also have to be willing to step up, take action to make the changes necessary so that we retain our freedoms.

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When I mentioned pockets of positive change, one of the best and brightest places is with in the agricultural business. I feel there are vast changes ahead between 2014 and 2020. The domination of chemical and big agriculture is going to shift. It has no other choice due to the voice of the people, and/or rather the economic trends as they speak the loudest, to support a better food industry. There are individual and small businesses that are making incredible and phenomenally successful changes within the world of biology and agriculture. This will have a huge impact on our food sources, availability, and live food energy of the plants which make their way to our tables. In the meantime I feel it is imperative that we support initiative 522. Unfortunately, it was defeated in Washington as well as in California, due to huge sums of political money dumped into them by BigAgriculture and most importantly Monsanto Chemical. 2014 will see this available on other ballots, including in Oregon where it has a very good chance to pass. We need to know what is in our foods. I feel strongly that people are waking up to the importance of healthy eating due to the staggering number of sick and diseased individuals. Even our animals are suffering.

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As our health becomes our number one focus not only here in United States but globally, the political structures will no longer be able to contain their tight hold. More and more individuals are expanding into alternative healthcare. Even with the tightening of the political arm within Europe on homeopathic remedies and vitamins, especially in England, people are still seeking out what serves their bodies best. This is going to be a trend that gains more and more momentum. This is a fantastic change. Within the next three years, people are going to take more responsibility for their own care versus turning over their power to the medical institutions. The institutions are going to have to change how they do things. Our hospitals from a financial perspective, will allow more alternative modalities to keep the dollars moving. Bottom line, health care is a business. A very large financially successful business. There is no money in wellness. Illness is much better served by the billions of dollars being poured into it than finding cures.

ImageSpeaking of cures, cannabis oil, marijuana more importantly, is taking the world like wildfire. The results are irrefutable in its abilities to cure cancers internally as well as externally. The results are phenomenal. The grassroots movement will continue to create a groundswell of positive change not only here in America but in Canada and elsewhere. Too many decades of bad press have given marijuana a bad name. It is not only for “getting high”. I feel there are great changes in store in regards to the notoriety of it’s healing abilities within the next three years.

 

ImageOn a more personal level, this year will be much easier than last. Last year I named it an “emotional soap opera on steroids,” which came to full friction and more! This year I feel couples will have a better opportunity of exploring their differences from an easier platform. Perhaps it is due to a more mental perspective versus an emotional reaction, or it could be a combo platter of emotional and mental dialogue between individuals. This year has great opportunity for the sexes to learn how to negotiate better with one another. It is up to the individuals of course, however there is room for positive expansion.

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2014 is the year of health. The health of our earth, our political parties, our nation, community,  and our individual relationships. It’s also about the health and vitality of our physical bodies. More focus will be spent on losing weight and keeping it off. On eating more energy-efficient foods and creating exercise that is beneficial and fun at the same time. I feel a very positive shift is in the making. I truly hope so, because America has become a nation of sick and obese people. It absolutely is imperative that a change is imminent.

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As we work through our global, national and individual karmas, we have a great ability to expand our awareness and awaken to our true and most essential essence. I invite you to make that part of your New Year’s resolutions, to daily open up to the possibilities of the universe.

Cosmic sunshine to you.

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Shasta Cat

Shasta Cat

My new family addition, Shasta, 13 weeks.

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“Natural Cycles: Why Our Pets Don’t Live as Long as We Do”

I rescued a new kitten last week. It has been delightful to have cat energy once again in my home. I lost my cat last spring to the road. I had never before experienced losing an animal in that fashion. It was devastating. It did bring to focus the inequities we experience in regards to the differences in lifespans. Why do our pets live shortened lives in comparison to ours? I have been asked multiple times as to “why” we were created in this fashion.

I believe we need to explore our evolutionary cycles. When we as a species were created our focus was on survival. It was only through eons of growth that we brought animals into our circles. As our relationships deepened, our love expanded, we added the miraculous relationships of animals into our families. In essence, from the beginning we were created differently. Drawing from the astral levels, willing ‘soul-frequency-expressions,’ or ‘Divine-Soul-Blueprints’ of multiple species,’energy-soul-sparks’ then chose various physical forms to inhabit in multiple time frames. In other words, there is an energy signature to the various species on the planet who choose to enter into physical form.

Delving deeper, each of the lifeforms choose to express their experiences in unique and various signatures and ways. Animals choose to move in and out of body much more rapidly than humans. It is their choice. I do believe animals have expansive souls and are equal to humanity, even though it may look otherwise to our limited perspective. Animals are much more connected to the ebb and flow of nature, moving through the cycles of germination, birth, growth, expansive expression, through to the death cycle and the return to the soil. Even though they love deeply, they are not as attached to their physical bodies as we are.

Animals are here to teach us that everything, all life is constant and flowing. I believe they are here to teach us of the continuous-y of life in the grand scheme of the cosmos. They keep us connected to the earth, her cycles and our connection to Divine Consciousness. They are reminders of the reincarnation cycles that are visible in every natural cycle on the planet. We through our limited vision and perspective, have forgotten our Divine connection. Animals have not.

In loving an animal, you love the earth, humanity and yourself. When you lose your special companion and friend, it is a reminder of the cyclical quality of our existence on this planet. Nothing ever dies, it just changes form. As in all existence, that Energy frequency has the ability to return to physical form when the timing is in alignment with universal forces. In other words, your pets, your beloved friends, can come share their lives with you once again in a new form. Remember to look in their eyes, dive into their depths and reconnect with the memories. Your soul will be uplifted as well as their’s, in your remembrance.

Please consider adding a new family member into your loving home for the holidays. There are many animals in need.

Cosmic sunshine to you always.

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‘Top Three Tools for Holiday Stress’

It’s a beautiful December day, clear, cold, crisp and a bit windy. We have been fortunate we’ve had as much sunshine as we have in November and now into December. It’s very uplifting for the spirit.

I know I’m not alone in being excited for 2014. It means there is a positive shifting energy as we all collectively move to a different vibration and frequency. 2013 has been a very challenging year for many, including myself. Even with all of the tools, recipes, and remedies I know personally, I have had to work diligently at staying centered, balanced and fearless. I have great empathy for those who don’t have coping skills as they move through high stress. Without them I’m sure it feels like being caught in a chaotic vortex or whirlpool of uneasiness and ungrounded fear.

This year my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, went through surgery and radiation. My favorite cat was killed. I became electro/magnetically sensitive to computers, cell phones and iPads. My dad went into the hospital and came home on hospice. He definitely was talking to St. Peter, however he decided he really wasn’t in the mood for conversation. And the last big one came as the real shock; my husband was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has moved into his hips, back, spine and right femur. He went in for anabiotic’s, had a blood test and was handed this new diagnosis. It was a giant shock!. Now you understand my high stress. For me the holidays look placid, inviting and exciting. I love the thought of having happy events on my calendar.

The holidays are for many, stressful times. There are too many things on the calendar, platters full of expectations and obligations. Coping skills, calming techniques and full-on organization make the difference.

Stress and crisis are usually formed and created from some type of shock. Once we are able to shift past the initial blast, we have the ability to reassess, take stock of the situation and form a path of action. Cool. However maintaining calm and peaceful in body, mind and soul is the determining factor in overall outcome. It can be a challenge. I know from direct personal experience.

I would like to share a few of my most valuable tips for coping with stress that might prove beneficial during the most hectic month of the year.

**Mantras. I learned, when my mind is the most cluttered, stressed and out of control, I will say a mantra over and over to get my fear-driven thoughts out of the ‘red’ and back in ‘black’. (ACDC really did have something when they coined that song 😉 )”With every breath (Yes and now I’m quoting ‘Sting’ 😉 )and every step I am….” You choose, however you can use, “happy, healthy and peaceful”. Or, “Vital, magnetic, optimistic, powerful, balanced,” etc. You get the idea. I feel keeping them short and simple is best when your mind is overloaded. They work on multiple levels.

**Food. Yep, food plays a Significant role in times of stress. We are moving into a high caloric, month-long-festival, sugar density being at the top of the list. Actually, eating the opposite will regulate stress: eat more protein to stabilize the bodily systems, avoiding sugars at all costs. You’ll feel better, have higher energy and will be able to navigate the high demands of the season. I know, it’s not as much fun, however on another level, you’ll be on top of your game.

**Hugs. Now, isn’t this a fun one, especially with all the mistletoe. It’s been proven, if two people hold each other in a loving embrace for over a minute while gently and deeply breathing, it is equivalent to the magic endorphin high from an orgasm. Your brain takes in the emotions and releases a rush of good tidings to the body. How fantastic is that?

Of course keep your schedule organized; it’ll make your life smoother and you happier.

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So eat better, talk to yourself and hug everyone you can. Even if others think you’re nuts, everyone benefits. Stress loads come down and everyone has the good fortune of happy attitudes. And we all know “Attitude is Everything!”

Happy hugging holidays!

Cosmic sunshine to you!

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