Earthquake Alert

This time Turkey.  Near Ankara.  Approximately 5.5 on the Richter Scale.  Next few weeks.

The shaking the shaking.....

Well, before I had a chance to blog it, it has happened.  Last night as I was lying in bed in deep sleep, I kept getting rocked awake.  I knew it once it happened a second time that my earthquake detectors were going off.  So, I begrudgingly asked "where", and was shown Russia.  Not at, but near Moscow.  At least a 6.0 I was told.  And, before I had a chance to blog it today, it had already been reported on the USGS.

This leaves me with, "well anyone could say it after the fact".  You're right.  But, I think the records clearly show that I have valid claims to predicting them.  This is the one that beat me to the punch.  It happens!

Now, if I could onlly get some sleep.  Right.  How about some predictions for 2012 and beyond?

Stay Tuned!

Earthquake Alert

Off the Eastern Coast of Albany, NY and below Nova Scotia.  5.2 - 5.6.  Imminent.

Ghostbusting 101- The Spirits of Christmas

This blog is dedicated to children out there.  I hope you enjoy it!  And, more importantly, that it helps you realize something very important.

This is the time of year that a seasonal story comes out that involves a man being visited by 3 Spirits.  That's right, a Christmas Carol.

I think that it is timely to share about what "hauntings" and "ghosts" really are.  The last thing I want is for children to  be scared about those that should be referred to as Spirit.  I also want you to understand that there are shows on television that make the Other Side scary.  I will tell you right now that those shows are damaging to how it really is.

I want you to understand that the Other Side or Spirit, have been turned into today's Ghost Hunter shows and the like.  (Psychic Kids)  Yes, I've said it.  They are going about things the wrong way and I want you to understand what you are seeing.

The word ghost is used to scare people.  I consider it almost disrespectful.  Every time you hear or see the word "ghost", I want you to think or speak the word "Spirit".   It is not Spirit's intention to scare.  They truly mean no harm.  Sometimes Spirit comes to a location that was close to their heart on this planet, and sometimes the people they love inside the home they dwell in.

Again, they are NOT out to harm anyone. 

I want you to understand how the Other Side communicates.  I want you to imagine that sometimes Spirit can be felt, and sometimes they can be seen.  They do things like interrupt electricity.  This can be scary for you young ones and I want you to understand that it is one of the ways that Spirit can communicate.  They use energy. 

As younger people, it can be very easy to see or feel the Other Side. 

If you are in a location that is giving you in today's terms "the willies".  I want you to read about some of the ways to ease your discomfort of having an encounter and help with protection:

1)  You can verbally ask not to be bothered as it frightens you or makes you uneasy.  Spirits can hear you and they do listen.  "I know there is someone here and it scares me, please leave."  It is as simple as that.

2) Protect Yourself and Your Home Energetically:  As I was watching Harry Potter this morning, it literally struck me.  How I can get today's children to understand the Other Side and how to protect themselves.  Imagine your finger is a wand.  Wave it around yourself and imagine that every time you wave your finger around you (starting at your head) you are cloaking yourself in energetic protection.  Think of it like a suit of armour or angels wings guarding you.

3)  See idea number one.

Day or night, Spirit exists.  Time, day or night do not exist on the Other Side.  And, the only reality is Love.  Spirit operates with the highest of intentions, and not to harm.

May the blessings of Christmas be upon you, and the Spirit of the Season within you.

Earthquake Alert

Off the Eastern Coast of Tasmania.  Approx. 5.6 on the richter scale.  Imminent.

Earthquake and Tsunami Warning

Here's another one for the record.

Off the Eastern Coast of the Philippines, above Papua New Guinea.  It will trigger a small tsunami.  It will occur within the next two weeks.  The tsunami will create waves under 10 feet to eastern shorelines.

Children And The Other Side

As a young child, I can remember being plagued by nightmares/terrors and seeing things in a half-sleep and sometimes wide awake state.   Turns out there is a reason for alot of this, and I want to offer parents some level comfort if they are experiencing this with their children.

When we arrive on this planet, we have just journeyed from the Other Side.  The closer we are to the Other Side whether arriving or leaving the earthly realm, the more open the window is to the Other Side.  This, in turn, leaves us more open to visitation and perception with all things surrounding the Other Side.  This includes intuitive dreaming and visitation from the Spirit Realm.

I do not want parents to be alarmed about this.  What I hope is that you are all given the tools to deal with this time of awareness and that, at times, there are those born where the window never closes.

It is a common observation that most children who are not meant to be Lightworkers (those that work with Spirit) have a cessation of most psychic or mediumistic traits between the ages of 5 and 7.  If you are having conversations with your children beyond that age about dreams that come true for them or someone being in their room, odds are your child will end up being a Lightworker of some sort.  The window will never shut.

I want to state here that we are all intuitive; that is, having a sense of knowing without knowing, but the level I speak of is far beyond that.

As a child, teenager and young adult I always knew things, i.e. who was calling before I picked up the phone (and before the days of call display), if there was a letter in the mail for me, etc.  Things I couldn't possibly know.  And on several occasions through my childhood and well into adulthood, I would have visitors from the Other Side physically manifest.  I can remember staying out at my parents' home for a Christmas Eve sleepover as a young adult, and awoke in the middle of the night to a male figure standing at the end of the bed.  And, believe it or not, it scared me so bad I just pulled the covers over my eyes and pretended it didn't happen. 

It is by sharing my experiences here that I hope parents to become more aware of situations they may find themselves in with their children.

I ask parents to encourage their children to talk about what they've just been through, and to accept the conversation their child may engage in as a valid experience.  These experiences need to be honored with acceptance and love.  It is my hope that the usual "there, there" or "it's okay now you can stop crying", "there's nothing to be afraid of" is changed to, "Oh, that sounds scary, tell me more" or "tell me about who you saw".  The sooner we accept these incidents, the easier it is for your child to move through this time.

You might be surprised at what they have to say.  And with your acceptance and nurturing, you may just grow a person open to Spirituality and all that it has to offer.

With that said, here are some great ideas to help with the night terrors or visitations:

1)  Place a glass of water under their bed to help absorb negativity.

2)  Cleanse the child's room.  A great way to do this is to pretend salt (best if sea salt) is Fairy Dust or Angelwing Dust and lightly sprinkle it in all the corners of the child's room.  This included closet corners.  Yes, that's EVERY corner.  It is also best if we can do this in a counter-clockwise (widdershins) direction. 

3)  Get a nightlight. 

4)  Place an angel figurine in their room so that they have a physical reminder of the fact that we have a care team in the heavens who watch out for us ALL the time.

Sweet Dreams Everyone!

What's It Like?

Every now and again I get the opportunity to explain to people what it is I do.  Sometimes it is met with a look of disdain, and other times sheer joy or curiosity.  "What's it like?"

So, I've decided that I want to talk about how I handle earthquake warnings.  Again, I don't question "how", it's just the way it is. Energy is energy, right down to the earth's core and the heavens above.

Because I am able to tap into energy, it would stand to reason I can tap into anything.  Including the very earth we stand on.  Earthquakes just happen to be a niche within my abilities.

I will take my Manta, Ecuador prediction and validation as one of the most recent.

I was standing at a sink washing dishes when I felt wobbly.  I recognized it as an earthquake warning, tried to zone in and was met with a wall.  The following day, standing at the same sink, my knees buckled out from under me.  It is like I experience what an earthquake would feel like.  The stronger the sensation, the closer to occurring.

This time, with the second warning, I said to myself, "show me".  And I was shown Ecuador on my internal movie screen (Clairvoyance).  When I returned home, I Googled Ecuador map images and asked to be directed to the general area.  My eyes rested on Manta, and that was that.

Isn't life interesting?????

Another One

Here we go again.  Or should I say, "here I go again".

Earthquake - approx. 5.2  off the eastern coast of Indonesia.  Straight out from Georgetown, Malaysia.  Within four weeks from post.

Messages and More

I feel truly blessed when I receive feedback from people I have given readings to.  And over the past several days, I have received some pretty amazing information about things that have occurred.

A while back I mentioned a family I had read.  During that reading I was conveyed by a departed loved one that they would make themselves known in upcoming pictures for a birthday celebration.  I also explained to a family member within that group that they had a change to their work coming up in short order.  Today I had the opportunity to hear back about the birthday photos and inquired about if the work change had occurred yet.  The family had forgotten about my message until, while thumbing through the pictures, one revealed a large bright light not caused by any source.  It is what's known as an orb.  It is a very common occurrence for Spirit to make itself known to loved ones this way.  In this case, it was a grandfather who made it to his granddaughter's birthday.  The family was amazed!  And, sure enough, a change within the workplace occurred not long after the reading.

It thrills me on so many different levels.  Levels of love I have for this planet and the people on it, levels of wishing comfort and faith, and a level of comfort for me in that I am meant to be doing this. 

I was blessed to hear back from someone else that an earthquake I had given a "heads up" about during a read was confirmed.  I had explained during the reading that the earthquake was going to be very minor but that it could result in a physical "off" feeling.  And, while it didn't result in the physical disturbance, five days into their vacation, a 3.8 earthquake was registered.  AMAZING! 

During this same conversation, I was informed of a recent loss, and that this same person had taken my Halloween recommendation and asked for confirmation that this beloved one had Crossed Over and that they were safe and sound on the Other Side.  Two weeks after requesting confirmation, the message was received loud and clear.  This person had set something very specific up, and their request was answered.  It gave me such comfort to know that someone here had been brought some peace of mind, despite the recent loss.

Every day I walk on this planet, I feel more and more blessed, and more and more fulfilled.  I take great comfort in knowing that I have given someone the gift of the truest form of love there is on this planet.............The undying love and devotion of those on the Other Side.

A Whole New Way of Cleaning House

If we are all energy, and come from Source, it would stand to reason that once in awhile we need to clean our house in a different way from the usual household responsibilities.  It is called cleansing.  Why is it important?  Because every house gets imprinted with energy thrown off each of us on a day to day basis, and not all of it is positive energy. 

I am a very firm believer of  "cluttered house, cluttered life", and do my best to avoid it at ALL times.

It is a very common occurrence to hear, "It feels so cozy here" from people that enter our home. It is because I have put time and effort into insuring no clutter and keeping a tidy space. It is also, more importantly, because I insure my house is clean on an energetic level.

So, without further ado, here are some ideas on various ways to energetically cleanse a house.  This can apply to your workplace also if you reside in a cubby or at a specific location frequently.

1)  If you have an area of the home that has a high activity level of people, try placing a glass of water in the area.  Be sure to change it once a week.  Water absorbs negativity. (I even recommend it for children that are disturbed by frequent nightmares).

2)  Candles, candles, candles.  Of course, under supervision.  Candles burn bright and can represent a connection to Source or Spirit.  When lighting candles in your home, you can say out loud or silently, "I light this candle as a sign of purification/love within my home."  White = Source, Red or Pink= Love, Green = Abundance

3)  Use sage or incense.  Each person is different, but I prefer Dragon's Blood, Frankincense or Patchouli.  They are great for driving out negativity.  If you are going to use this method, insure that you go to each room.  Within each room, walk counter-clockwise in order to banish any negative energy.

Remember, these are symbols of our intent.  If we speak words out loud while we are cleansing, it lends power to the intention. 

May your home be filled with Love and Light.

Earthquake Alert

Part of my ability belongs on a global scale.  It has been awhile since this has happened, but yesterday I had a slight "wobble", and today my knees buckled out from under me.  When I tuned in, I knew it was an earthquake alert.  It is like I truly feel it before it happens.

While I wish that there was something more that I could do other than this, there is going to be a major earthquake off the coast of Ecuador.  Off the tip of Manta to be a little more precise.  At least 6.5 and within short order.  For me, that's less than two months.

Maybe someday Science and Geography will mix with metaphysical and they will start putting people like myself to work. 

Namaste

A Title More Fitting

It has taken some serious deliberation, but I have decided that I want to move forward in a new way of thinking regarding my role on this planet.  I am proud that I am a Psychic Medium, but in order to be a bit more forward in thinking, I have decided that my role on this planet is that of a Spiritual Advisor.

Of course, Advisor denotes someone who can give "expert" or "professional" advice to a person in need of guidance.  So, I have decided that the following meaning is one that fits me best.  One translation of Advisor I encountered means, "An educator who advises students in academic and personal matters".  So, given my area of expertise, connecting to the Other Side and journeys of the Spirit are what I facilitate.    These are personal matters.  Matters of the heart and the spiritual beings we all are.

My intuitiveness has given me the ability to see things beyond the normal eye.  Sometimes we need that other set of eyes to guide us through an experience, especially when our spiritual self is in turmoil.  Whether it be the loss of a loved to the Other Side, a situation we feel "stuck" in, or a deeper understanding of oneself, my role is to facilitate spiritual wellness through a loving, guided experience.

What one has to understand is that there is no formal training for what I do.  I will never receive a College Degree denoting my education in this field.  What makes me an expert in the field is that I've lived it for almost 42 years.   I'd say that makes me an expert.  Some people can get a college degree and be awful at what they do.  It doesn't take a degree to make one an expert in a field.

So, I proudly announce the arrival of:

Donna Hartt
Spiritual Advisor

My first piece of advice? 

Please remember, that we are spiritual beings residing in human form.  Therefore, spirit matters.  YOUR spirit matters.  Take time to honor the spiritual being within.  Do the things that make you feel most alive.  Learn something new that has always appealed to you.  FEED your spirit.  Daily. 

From my heart to yours, I wish you wellness in all aspects of your life.  You deserve it!

A Guide to Mediums: Readings 101

I was recently talking to someone about their experience with a Medium.  This conversation has led to this blog, and what I hope will give everyone a little insight about how to choose a good Psychic or Psychic Medium and get the most out of a reading.

A Psychic Medium should ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, before the beginning of any type of reading, outline guidelines to follow.  This will include their frame of reference,

For Instance, here are some of my frames of reference:

1) I firmly believe that the energy never dies.  When someone leaves the physical plane, they transition to a Spiritual Plane.

2)  I also believe that before we are born into this world we have a careteam assigned to us.  With this careteam, we map a Soul Chart.  This map is charted like you would a trip, but focuses on your lessons, your accomplishments, who enters your life and who leaves your life.  This planet serves as an education.  There is your main theme (Love, Help, etc), there are your parents (yes, we choose our parents), and there are "landmarks" along the way that will help show you that you are on the right path.  Think of it as plotting a chart from A to Z (A=Birth, Z=Return Home).  And, of important note on this journey, Deja-Vus are those landmarks created along the way.

3) Anyone can be Psychic.  Not all Psychics are Mediums, but all Mediums are Psychic.

4)  What I have is an ability, what I leave you with is the gift.


Here are alot of my Guidelines:

1) Check your expectations at the door.  i.e Going into a reading expecting a specific person to come through from the Other Side.  (Even I have to check my expectations at the door).

2)  When I book an appointment with someone, I only ask for a FIRST name and contact number.  That is all any booking should require.  The less I know, the more validating the experience.  (This is also why it is not so easy to do readings for the people you are close to - little objectivity).

3)  There are common symbols that are received and each Psychic/Medium receives information differently.  For me for instance, Rosary = Religion/Religiousness, Candle = Birthday, Rose/Flowers = Anniversary to name a few.  Spirits communicate differently because they are just that, "In Spirit".  It could be animals, songs, flowers.  Again, each Reader is different.

4)  When you  have a reading with me, I ask "yes" or "no" questions.  KISS.  Leaves no room for interpretation.

5)  I will not "fish".  You know, those, blanket statements, "You've recently had a bad day".  Any good Medium will get to the specifics, i.e. "The other day you tripped up the stairs with a load of groceries and the bag fell backwards".

And, while not a guideline, this is of utmost importance.  If you are not getting the right "vibe" from someone you are talking to about booking an appointment, don't book it.  Plain and simple.

May your experiences with the Other Side be joyous.

Namaste

As the Veil Thins

Today is the day when the veil between the living and the passed thins, making communication with the Spirit world easier than most days.  I hope that the exercise below lifts that veil for you, and in short order.

I encourage all of you to take a moment.   A moment where there are no interruptions and you can leave the busy day behind you.   Start by lighting a candle in order to represent the white light of Universal love and Divine protection.  Find a space to be seated or lay down.  Then, slowly breathing in and out, allow yourself to become calm and centred.  Once finding yourself centered, think of a loved one no longer in the physical world.  Think of the things that you loved most about them.  What they liked to eat, what they liked to do, and even an occasion that you are most fond of.  Their birthday, a special moment, anything.

When you have arrived at the loving moment, say out loud, "I lovingly welcome a sign from my loved one that is easy for my eye to see or my ears to hear."  You have just established a connection. 

Let the moment pass and go about your day.  Then wait for it.  That magical moment that occurs when our loved one lets us know that they are around, keeping in mind that time exists in the physical world, NOT in the Spiritual world.  That's right, your sign could show up today, or it could show up next week.  But it WILL show up.  Remember, "Ask and Ye Shall Receive".  There is something very powerful about the spoken word and manifestation into the physical world.

I had a conversation over the weekend with a young lady who found it a little hard to believe that she was sitting next to a Medium.  That is, until she started having relatives show up as I tuned in and had information to share.  Even information about a current situation.  As we were driving, my eye turned to the top of a knoll, and there, in the distance, was a deer standing atop.  Instantly, I knew it was my dad and explained to her how my dad manifests acknowledgement from the Other Side in the form of his wildlife.  Her jaw dropped.  She knew that loved ones could give signs, but didn't know all the ways they could communicate.  It was at that moment I said, "Thanks Dad".  The young lady smiled.

While I wasn't expecting dad to show up, I knew that he was helping me with the education portion of my ability.  Showing others just how easy communication can be established.

May your door open to the Other Side and allow you to see the beauty of life in Spirit and know that you are always watched over by those no longer here.

Namaste

Life as a Medium and it's jaw-dropping moments.

Not that long ago I had the pleasure of a family group reading.  The night proved to be an exceptional one with lots of laughter and tears.  Even on my part.  Receiving messages from loved ones who have returned Home can be life altering in a most healthful way.

While each opportunity to "read" is always an amazing experience for me, something out of the ordinary occurred for me.  I had the opportunity to find out how everyone felt after the experience. 

During said session, a young man's Aunt who had returned Home had a message to relay to a family member that wasn't in the audience.  The deceased woman's living sister (who wasn't present at the group).  I was shown a Christmas Angel near or at the top of the family tree.  The family member present knew of said Christmas tree topper, and once this image was validated, the heart of the message was relayed.  It was, "tell your mom it's okay to replace the Christmas Angel", to "please just put it in a place of honor or tuck it safely away", and that EMPHATICALLY, "it was okay to replace it" and "not to worry" about doing that.

A few days later (this isn't a common occurrence) I was talking with one of the people present at the session.  So I seized the opportunity to find out how everyone made out with the messages conveyed.  And, to my amazement (yes, even I get amazed at things that happen), what I was told caused my jaw to drop to the floor.

A few days prior to the session (and may I add unknown to anyone), the sister to the deceased had been stewing about whether or not to replace the Christmas Angel topper.  And, of course, this decision was causing some stress given that it was from someone no longer here on the physical plane.  This difficult decision led to living sister's decision to have a conversation with the sister who was now on The Other Side. 

I was informed that the message conveyed to the living relative was met with much joy and, of course, astonishment, given the fact that someone who didn't even know her had relayed the message. 

What a gift of validation to receive.  Not only for me, but for a woman who had been at home stewing over a difficult decision.  I will never tire of doing the work.  I am truly blessed.

Namaste

Repetition for EMPHASIS

For quite some time now, something amazing has been happening.  Whenever I turn to my music channel or turn the car stereo on, a specific song has been coming on.  It is the Top 40 tune "Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes with Adam Levine.  And within the chorus is the most amazing message.  It is love at it's finest.  I am going to post a link to the song as well as the chorus here (and hopefully there will be no copyright infringement because I will give credit where credit is due):

My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every no-o-o-te
Make me your radio
And turn me up when you feel low
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/gymclassheroes/stereohearts.html

This has been happening for a great deal of time.  I would say at least since the song started getting airplay everywhere.  (1 month??).  It has been my favorite since the moment I first heard it.  I instantly fell in love with this song.  It is a big ray of sunshine!

Not that long ago, I had set up some parameters of communication for reaching my dad.  It was through a song.  I must state here, that it didn't take long for him to start getting the hang of communicating from the Other Side.  He had sent signs a week after passing.  Even my mom has acknowledged wildlife appearances as being dad recognizing and honoring what we had been doing for him.  I've talked about it in previous blogs.  'Nuf said.

Anyways, it dawned on me that the song had switched and it became "Stereo Hearts". 

And, for those that know me well enough,.....Duh.........Of course my dad would pick that song.........

Remember, our loved ones are only a call away, it's just in spirit form.   Take a song for instance.  Did you know that angels love music?  Of course!

I firmly believe that it doesn't take a Medium to open the doors.  I believe if I am called upon, it is so I can show people the way through that door. 

May this blog find you well.

Welcome Home

I want to share a recent experience.  A new experience for me. 
I went to see my 92-year-old grandmother the other day, and could not believe what happened when I did.  I had never paid much attention with my Other Side eyes when visiting her until this last visit.  I guess I couldn't help but see.  Three male figures standing to her left side just off  her shoulder.  And, until today, I hadn't given it much more thought beyond that fact alone.  However, today I know my care team whispered in my ear and reminded me of something.  A conversation I was part of some time ago.

The conversation centered around loved ones having those on the Other Side that gather around as a welcome Home when our loved one here is close to, or is about to, return Home.  As I pondered this point today, I found myself asking my team who the three were.  Then I received an image of a photo my family has.  A photo of my dad's father, my dad, and my dad's brother who have all left this physical existence and returned to an existence of Spirit.  I knew at that flash that they are starting to gather, starting with the ones most familiar.  They will soon be followed by others and my grandmother will return Home to a family that loves her.

I take great comfort in this, and I hope you realize that you can take great comfort too.  Whether here or there, we are ALWAYS taken care of.  All it takes is a little faith and a willingness to see. 

From a hummingbird at your window, to a bear on the road, our loved ones are There, loving us right back.

Namaste

The Golden Opportunity

I chose that title because the above message has been a Doreen Virtue card I have pulled numerous times over the past several months.  It now takes manifestation. 

I've been saying what I'm about to blog to those around me, and I decided I need to get it down in hopes of sharing to a wider audience.  I feel what I know down to the very core of my being.

This planet is changing.  Changing in one of the most amazing ways that one can only imagine.  You see, our global economy is crashing.  The way we are doing things is NOT working.  I repeat, NOT working.  Civil unrest is breaking out everywhere. 

Right now there are thousands gathered around the planet in "Occupy: (insert location here)". These 1% have an opportunity. An opportunity for a peaceful resolution, if the protest is handled properly. One Message, One Cause, One Hope. The hope for a better planet.

Even above that the 1%  have a Golden Opportunity (think of the truest advice handed down through the Bible.  "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Done Unto You").  Yes, it's Golden.  The Golden Rule.  While I don't consider myself a politician, I am a human being with a message of hope.  Hope that this message reaches those of you out there, the 1% who have taken up a cause that is much needed.  May you show that peaceful protest can be the strongest voice to ring out for those that here your cries of "foul".

As Mahatma Ghandi once said, "You must be the change you want to see in the world".  It really is true. 

Right now the planet is doing a global cleanout.  Corporate Greed is being exposed, the cost of living is the cost of our very own life that we deserve (happy, joyful, GRATEFUL, Thankful).  Change is not a time to be worried.  Change is a time to be grateful.

We have all been through our own trials and tribulations.  That is the human experience.  However, I am putting my psychic hat on and saying this.  2012 is not the end of the planet as some out there have come to think.  It is the end of the planet as we have come to know it.  The four numbers added up create a 5.  The number of change. What an amazing gift we are being given.  A change. 

Imagine the change within you becomes a change in the world you live in.  Because it does you know.  Consider the Earth is cleaning out its closet in order for a great re-organization.  One that brings about a better planet.  A healthier planet and happier people on the healthier planet.

Globally, we truly are in difficult times.  The human experience isn't always easy. 

One thing that helps is that we must remember that we are never alone on this journey.  We are under great care from our team on the Other Side.  This also includes our loved ones who may be gone in the physical world, but thriving in a spiritual one. 

I hope you take great comfort in reading that.  We are NEVER alone.

Messages to a Medium

My life is full of amazing moments.  It is one of these moments that has led me to this blog account of signs from the Other Side. 
But I am first going to start off with a mini "Information Session".

I would like everyone to understand that just because I am a Medium and a Psychic, it does not mean I can always read for those closest around me, this even includes me.  Why?  Little objectivity.  Our information needs to come from an outside source detached from the situation.

I would also like everyone to understand that I am a direct line, and those that need to will come through to whoever they need to, however they need to and whenever they need to.  Consider me like a Letter Carrier with a letter to deliver.  The shape and size of the letter is something I do not control.  I never know what I am going to be shown, what I might feel, what I might hear, or even what I might taste or smell.  It all depends on who is trying to get through and what the most recognizable information would be for their loved one here.  It is  something that only the person being "read to" would be privy to.  And please know that sessions can be a blur for me because when I tune in, the presence of a deceased person somewhat takes over.  It's like my eyes are glued to a channel that I can't turn away from, leaving little attention for the physical world.

Lastly, please know that I have no mentor where I live.  I have to turn to books for now, and am contemplating obtaining certification as an Angel Therapy Practioner.  I think that Doreen Virtue, Ph. D. (NOTE:  Doreen Virtue is a Registered Trademark.  I am mentioning her strictly because I think she is brilliant and I respect her qualifications and they need to be honored) is simply outstanding in her line of work.  Last week I was drawn to a set of her Archangel cards and I have not been the same.  This week I was led to an amazing limited trilogy by John Edward, and labeled as "Evolve".  The books are food for my soul, and I am eternally grateful for being led to what I need here in order to carry out my work.  I could not do this work without the Other Side leading me to where I need to, for the "food" I need at the appropriate time. 

To the ones leading the way for people like me, I say  THANK YOU!!!!!!! (Those here and There)

I have been given permission to share the following story to give you an example of just how it can go during a reading.

I had an encounter with a young lady by the name of Trista not that long ago, and I have to say, it was beautiful for me.  As we were standing side by side Trista brought up (of all things) that she and her mother watched Long Island Medium the previous weekend.  So I asked her what they thought of it (here's where my recollection might be a bit skewed), and was basically told that they really enjoyed it and thought it was really neat that someone could do that.

It was at this moment that I responded with, "Well, it's not that I hide this but I'm like that.  It just doesn't come up in normal, everyday conversation."  And wouldn't you guess it?  Yep.  An impromptu reading occurred.  Trista's grandfather arrived for a visit, followed shortly by a visit from her grandma.  When her grandfather arrived, I immediately began conveying information.  Information that was validated the moment I showed Trista a certain trait her grandfather displayed.  As I stood in front of her, I started adjusting a mock collar to a shirt, putting my thumbs up close to my face (think Fonzie and is "aaaaa" from Happy Days - and said , "Aaa, look at me", wiggled my hips and asked about the chest hair her grandfather like to show.  Trista burst into tears, and stated that her grandfather was always sprucing himself up with a shirt that was buttoned to expose chest hairs.  It was at that validating moment that pure love extended across the veil to reach a grand-daughter's heart.  Trista can now know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is, and always will be around.

Not long after giving her the physical characteristics her grandfather portrayed, I was being shown gladiolas.  Trista acknowledged the flowers as her grandma's favorite flowers.  She stated her grandma always wanted to know where her flowers were.  I asked Trista if her mother put gladiolas out on a table once a  year.  The response was "yes".  I said, "Do you know that those flowers are in honor of your grandma's birthday?"  To which the response was, "I had never thought about that".  That description brought that unmistakeable chill of confirmation I receive so very often when in the presence of a loved one on the Other Side.

That's how it can happen.  I firmly believe that Trista was "informed" to bring up the TLC show.  I know she was guided to talk about it so that her grandparents could reach out from the Other Side knowing full well that a medium was in their granddaughter's presence.

I thank my team on the Other Side for helping me receive clear messages.  I thank Trista for allowing me to share this account.  I feel truly blessed.

Long Island Medium

Well, I have to say my curiosity was peaked when TLC announced a new series starting last Sunday, "Long Island Medium". Theresa Caputo is the medium that has stepped forward into a new age.  An age of acceptance.  Kudos to her.

What I did not expect was to get a very valuable piece of information from watching the back-to-back episodes.  When with a client, she would sit quietly in front of them with a pen in hand and a pad of paper at the ready.  It was not to take notes, it was so Ms. Caputo had a conduit for information in her hand.  Consider it a form of automatic writing as it were.

I watched in amazement as information flowed out her fingertips when, of course, I got hit up side the head with that thing called epiphany.  'I wonder if that would help me?'

Well, wouldn't you know it, a client called requesting a reading.  So, I decided before any cards came out that I would just sit with my client, pen in hand, pad at the ready.  And, wouldn't you know it, the information started to flow.  What ensued was about a half hour of face-to-face discussion without the aid of Tarot Cards.  It was amazing! 

But what makes this even more special is that when I did finally draw cards, they mirrored the discussion we just finished having.  What does this mean for me?  Confidence.  Confidence like I have never had before.  Why?  You see, I have always thought of Tarot Cards as a tool I use to open the door to receive information.   Not that I was the only true conduit needed.  Cards have been like a security blanket to me.  And I now realize that I can let that go.   I don't have to rely on cards. I can use them if I feel inspired, but my appointments will no longer start that way.  I am truly grateful and amaze even myself at how easily everything comes now.

So, thank you team from the Other Side, for helping me "tune in" to the information I needed to spread my wings and fly.

Death is the only thing guaranteed in this life.

I just thought I'd start with that headliner, only because I have come to the realization that I am at the age where loved ones start slipping away.  I've had to work on my resolve to that and take comfort that I am never without contact from the Other Side.

Almost two weeks ago, my beloved grandmother to many returned Home.  All I have to say is this.  It was a true testament to insuring that nothing was left unsaid.  Family flitted in and out of her room over a series of days, and gently in the night, she returned home.

I truly believe because no stone was left unturned, she slipped quietly into the night by laying her head to sleep.

I was told she was surrounded by her loved ones awaiting her return Home.  And I know for fact she signalled loud and clear that she made it over and wanted to let us know. 

Everyone makes it over you know.  It just sometimes takes a bit to get a sign.  And, anytime we feel the need to feel our loved one that's crossed over, we just have to ask.  You can even be specific.  Just don't get too detailed.  That's all.

And, as my father so often does, he sends the woodland creatures, particularly deer.  We got bears in Bella Coola.  It was awesome!

Gone Fishing

I often wonder if I should be blogging about this particular subject, but a funny thing happened on the way to my computer.

I wanted to open up a word document to start a new project to keep myself entertained, and what popped up?  A word document that I had created in order to let people know that we were having a local Celebration of Life for my Dad.

Today we dedicated a bench up at a private lake called Trojan Pond.  There is an annual fishing derby held there and my brother and dad have gone every year since its inception.(I have to mention that Highland Valley has done an AMAZING thing by creating this little piece of paradise). 

This bench has a plaque that stated the following:

In Memory of Our beloved Husband, Dad, and Grampa
Donald Raymond Hartt
GoneFishing
February 14, 2011

And there is a jumping trout beside the words. 

When we arrived, my brother asked us if we had seen the deer back on the side of the road.  We hadn't. 

My immediate thought, of course was, 'trust dad to show up for someone'.  He did.  For the one that needed him the most today.  My brother.  It was cool.  And, a little later as I was staring out at the lake, a fair-sized fish jumped.  It was cool. 

I acknowledge the absence he must feel, it has to be difficult.  The "first" time without dad. 

I hope he catches the big one today.  Last year dad got to see his son win biggest catch!  And I know that if anyone can make it happen, it's dad!

A Golden Opportunity - A reminder from my team on the Other Side

As a human being on this planet, sometimes being caught up happens.  However, in an effort to honor the Spiritual hat I wear as a psychic medium on this planet,  I take a moment every day to honor that part of me, even for just one minute.  I do this by talking to my loved ones and Spirit Guides on the Other Side.

This morning, I pulled one of my Goddess Cards by the amazing Doreen Virtue.  It had a specifically named Goddess on the card and an accompanying message.  That message was - 'A Golden Opportunity'.  So, in an effort to keep moving as told by the Rheumatologist, I got up from the seat, tried to put my game face on to the best of my ability, and moved forward, keeping that message in the back of my mind.

Well, despite being physically exhausted, I have trained myself that when I take a step back, I get the opportunity to tap into the Spiritual side of my life.  So, upon arriving home, visiting with company, and then finally taking a moment for myself, I decided to head downstairs to my cards.  As I was shuffling my cards, I said to myself, "I will know for certain that my team on the Other Side is listening if I draw the same card".  Well, wouldn't you know it, the same card presented itself.  'A Golden Opportunity'.  To me, these things are not a coincidence.  It is my team confirming they're listening and letting me know that they are ALWAYS there.

Today, I had two dragonfly visits on two different occasions.  TWO.  And, believe it or not, these two have two meanings:

1)  I had someone in my life that I truly loved, and I had to let them go.  He had 70 amazings years on this planet.  I was there until his heart beat its last beat.  I am honored to have been there.  When I cry, it's because I loved him and they're tears of love.  I now work very hard in honor of him to try to be happy every day (when all I really want to do is scream from the pain I get hit with-  I don't talk about it because I try not let it bother me). 

So, this 1) is for you dad.  Thank you for sending me the Dragonflies.  Of course dad sent it, he thinks it's hilarious to send messages that way.  If it's furry, flies, or swims, and I see two or more in a day, I know it's dad.  I love you Dad!

AND

2)  I had an amazing woman in my life that had a "thing" for dragonflies.  She is truly an amazing soul.  Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you.

And then this all got me thinking to a bit bigger of a picture.  I get to take it a couple steps further.

I want to thank my family - The Hartts and the Ports (all of you), and my friends like family.

And to everyone else in and out of my life.  Thank you.  Thank you for the Golden Opportunity to have amazing learning opportunities.  I have never had a better relationship with myself as I do now.

It isn't always perfect, but that is the human experience.  And, once in awhile we need a slap upside the head to remind us.  I got flappy Dragonflies.  What a Golden Opportunity indeed!



PS  I truly need to clarify for those in my life that sometimes I don't always say the right things, so I prefer to start in writing so that I insure that I am not saying things the wrong way.  Then I read them out loud. 

Donna and Her Many Hats

Stating the obvious, it has been awhile since I last sat down and blogged.  However, today I have found myself in a space of wanting to nurture the spiritual aspect of myself.  And then it hit me, "sheesh" you sure wear alot of hats for one person.  Then I asked myself "when was the last time you nurtured that particular hat?"  To which, of course, I answered, "Why maybe a week ago or so you had a reading and remember how good that felt?"  To which, of course, I answered, "yes, and I get to re-connect today with another client".  So, there it is.  Today I wear the hat that fits me the most and has always felt "the rightest".

This, of course, led to my next question, "Just how many hats do you wear?"  To which I am able to respond with - My own personal hat that is "me", followed by "wife", "mother", "aunt", "sister", "daughter", "friend", and "work".  That's alot of hats and what do each look like.  Well, if you haven't figured it out yet.  I come first.  But it's in the most selfless of ways.  If I cannot look after myself, how can I possibly look after anyone else, right?  Right.

So, it is thus with a smile, I bid you farewell, and ask this of you.  When was the last time you paid attention to the hat of "me"?  One very important part of "me" is connecting with the Other Side, and I make a point of doing it every day.

Do you take a minute to stop and appreciate the sweet moments through the sour?  Do you do something for you every day that enriches your life?

If not, don't you think you should? 

In honor of The Canucks - Please Believe

So, I'm going to start off by saying that those that know me, know me to be a perfectly sane human being.  I get up, I wash my hair, and I go to work on a regular basis.  However, I am known to be somewhat animated. 

This gets me to my Dear Canucks.  For I need to start at the beginning in order for this to be clear.

So, there I was sitting in my usual spot, in my cozies, watching the game.  The score became 2-0 and I just couldn't watch it anymore.  Wouldn't you know I took my animated self out the door to a dear friend's home (one of my Fab Four) because I couldn't stand myself screaming at the television anymore (and for that matter neither could be my husband).

Well, wouldn't you know the most amazing thing has happened.  As you all know, I am a Medium.  Like it or Lump it, I truly do see loved ones family who have passed on.  It drives me crazy when I feel the need to not talk about it because "I fear" what other people will think.  Well.  Guess what?  Not that long ago, knowing what I was able to do, and as discussed in a previous blog, I set up a signal with my dad so he would let me know when he was around.   I picked the most outrageous song "F'in Perfect" by Pink. 

One day I said to dad.  "Okay, here's the deal dad.  I miss you, and sometimes I need to know that you're around.  So, I'm picking 'F'in Perfect' by Pink".  And here's where I say we must get specific when requesting to hear from our loved ones passed. "What I ask you to do dad, is pick it in an instant, not in a playlist".  And I spoke about how I wanted it to be on the radio/satellite/insertwhateverfandangledgadgethere when I first stepped into the car and turned the key on, or if I walked into a store and it was playing.  That is pretty specific if you ask me. 

And so, yep, you guessed it.  As I stepped into the car after stepping out from the visit, guess what played?  THE SONG.

As an aside, just knowthat I adore that I have this ability.  Only because I don't have to worry about seeing my dad in my sleep.  I rarely get people in my sleep.  It's because they are with me in the daytime.  Matter of fact, I am never truly alone.  That's why I shut down for awhile.  I'm still learning the delicate balance.  So, now that I'm back in better shape then ever.  Here we go.

So anyways, as I was driving home I noticed something.  Noticed something very unusual.  There were people driving cars around with Canuck's flags (ours included), people out on their lawns with sullen faces and Canucks gear on, clearly lamenting the woes of the last two games, and the worry over whether they do what I firmly BELIEVE they can do.  I realized I was feeling in that slump, and feeling in that slump looking at other people in a slump means but one thing.  It is time to believe.

What we need to stop and realize, is that sometimes, all we need is a little faith.   A faith in ourselves.  A faith in others.  And right now, of the utmost importance, FAITH IN THE CANUCKS. 

Regardless of who might be your favorite team in the United States or anywhere, it is time to BELIEVE in our "hometown boys".  I have faith. 

I have faith that I know that was my dad sending me a message for everyone to believe that he is around and we truly can communicate with our passed  loved ones.

I also know that of anyone, my dad was the biggest wagonhopper.  I like the Canucks, I don't like the Canucks.  At Game two of the Finals, my brother and his girlfriend "Brought" dad along for a ride.  Shortly after they "brought dad out" to sit on a knee, you scored the tie goal taking it to overtime.  Then it came time for overtime.  Dad came out, and Burrows made that beautiful wraparound.

He would have wanted to be there after watching you guys play this year.  You are our CANADIAN team. And now you need us now, more than ever.

I will tell you this one thing.  I have watched you now for four years Dear Canucks (and thanks to my amazing newest members known as my in-laws).  And I will never stop being your fan.  You have played one hell of a Season. 

I Believe.

Finding Wellness

The past several weeks have found me sitting down to my blog, trying to force something out.  Truth is, I really haven't been able to.  For more than just the obvious "I don't know what to write".  You see, I am in the process of making a comeback to good health, and it has been nothing shy of brutal.  I have lost significant use of my hands, and the pain I've been experiencing has been nothing shy of crazymaking.  At the moment, I am processing the fact that I have a new "normal" - whatever that means, as we all know there is no such thing as the god forsaken word "normal".

It turns out that while it is a good thing when a Specialist comes looking for you, it is also never a good thing when the Specialist is looking for you.  Oxymoron or what?  You see, there have been ongoing discussions of Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), and now we have a definitive "It is NOT Fibromyalgia".  When I saw the Rheumatoid Specialist for the first time, she quickly tried to shove me through the door of Fibro, despite having the antigen for AS.  Now I've managed to add a new one to the mix which is going to mean more tests to find out the why of the newest diagnosis.

It turns out I have Vitamin D deficiency to the point that it has probably been well over a year of operating in that way.  This means a whole new battery of tests from bone density scans to MRI screening for MS, of all the bastard things.  Unfortunately, when the Specialist's office called, I was ordered to start the highest recommended doseage of Vitamin D and an appointment was set up to see the Specialist in two and a half weeks.  Nothing else was discussed as it was the assistant, and we all know only Dr.'s are only allowed to discuss results.

My journey over the past several months has been nothing shy of challenging to say the least, and it has led me to come out kicking and screaming for me.  Toxicity hurts.  Whether it be food, people or habits, I have had to make a choice to cut out alot of toxins from my life.

Having started the process over a month ago food-wise, turning to a low to no starch diet has resulted in some ease of symptoms and an astonishing 10 pound weight loss (don't worry, I look skinnier than I am and sit at the bottom of the BMI category I fit into - optimal).  Turning to more whole foods (which we should be doing anyways) and less processed foods was a tough process at first (me, no bread?  what?), but the fight through the first week was won by..........me!  From then on in it's been a little give and take on the processed stuff (who doesn't want pizza for a hockey game), but overall, the process is one I am winning.  Now if we can figure out why I have become a human baroreceptor that feels EVERY single pressure change, I would be truly grateful.

Knowing that I have also had a series of personal blows, it has led me to a place of making the choice to surround myself with people that are healthful and not harmful to me.  Having bad personal habits myself when it comes to being more of a follower than a leader, and having a hard time saying no, I have finally had several incidents occur in the past several years that have left me no choice to learn the art of "No".  I come first.  I have to.  Ultimately, we all have to make that choice.  For without self, we are somebody else.  An impostor.

This had led to severing of ties with people and things that are harmful or hurtful to me.  It is an extremely healthy place for me to be, and I don't know that I have ever felt better when it comes to choices I make in my life.  Having finally smartened up and adhered to the "bells and whistles" that go off and using my amazing bullshit meter, has met with great success.

What we must learn through the challenging times is to never back down.  NEVER.  Especially when it comes to our health.   Physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

Finding wellness can mean making difficult decisions, but means never compromising self.  In this world where doctors treat many symptoms and usually never the underlying issue, we must choose to be advocates for our wellness.  Vitamin D deficiency doesn't "just" happen.  Especially to someone who loves Vitamin D rich foods such as milk, eggs, and cheese.  So while there are more glorious hurdles to jump, I edge closer and closer to an answer, and not an "it's all in your head".

Finding wellness isn't easy.  I'm working on it.  And with a little help from the Universe and my care team, I will get the answers I need.  Regardless of what the end result is, I have learned the art of "no" in all aspects of my life.  "No, I will not accept your bad behavior", "No" it is not all in my head (and I have the proof in the blood tests) and "No" to the ever lovely "I don't know" as an answer...........

"No" is such a beautiful word, isn't it?

Be Careful What You Wish For

Intentions.  We must be careful what we wish for, for you will never know just how quickly a wish will manifest.  It can be shocking at times.  And there is definitely a period of adjustment.  However, it is as easy as saying it that "it" can happen.  Once again, my "it" was today.

I must start off by saying, that I absolutely adore my mother.  When I first came out to her as an intuitive, it was awkward at best for me.  My statement of "I'm just like (so and so).  I can do that.  I can communicate with the Other Side" was met with something to the effect of "Well, it does bring comfort to people."  Nothing more.  The hardest part was over for me.  Or so I thought.

Today while being dropped off from a round of golf, a complete stranger had mistaken my place for next door and what followed was a conversation that ended quite abruptly thanks to me.  You see, not that long ago I was pondering  grieving and when it is appropriate time to see a Medium.  As a Medium it is my responsibility to not disrupt the grieving process.  While I firmly believe that everything happens when it is supposed to, being reached by a recently passed loved one has the potential to interrupt a necessary part of grieving.  And that is the grieving itself. 

So, that being said, and me being who I am, I decided to have a conversation with the big guy in the sky.  The conversation went something to the effect that while I didn't want to disrupt my mother's grieving process, I wanted to bring her some level of comfort.  Of course, it's only been two months and would seem to be WAY too soon.  So, naturally I put the "let it happen on your time" basically surrendering myself to the process. 

Along with this conversation, I also needed to start naturalizing the conversation around being a psychic medium.  It is not a common language spoken, so I need to be given opportunities in order to normalize it (not that it, or I, are normal - no one is).  So I asked to be given the opportunity again, at His will, surrendering to the process.

That brings us up to being dropped off by mother after a round of golf.  A conversation ensued with the lady who had the wrong place.  It surrounded quilting and went to her health, which of course led to conversation about dad crossing over.  At some point age was brought up to which I responded "Don't let me fool you, I am 41".  Which was met with the usual "you look so young!".  After which followed, "And what do you do here?".  And then came the pause......then the response, "I'm an intuitive".  Again, another pause for effect, "And what does that mean?".  To which I responded, "If you believe that we go on once we physically die here, I can connect with the Other Side.  I'm a Psychic Medium".  At this point my mom said something about it which I didn't really hear because I was too busy looking at the lady I just told I was psychic.  I then saw that she was struggling with the concept and relayed the three deer examples of connecting with my dad and that I help people establish that connection.  I could see it was some food for thought for her and shortly thereafter my mother hopped into her car, drove away, and I went inside as the lady walked away..............and that is okay.

What I realized after I had a chance to "check in" and get grounded once again was that what I had asked for I got.  Not only did I ask for a chance to normalize conversations around what I do for a living, I asked that when the time was right that I would be able to offer mom some comfort without overstepping the boundaries.  In one conversation, my conversation (prayer) was answered.  I asked not even two days ago.

Energy and the use of it (intentions) is something we can all nurture.  Remembering it is for the better, and in the best interest of others.

Volcano Warning

Well, for documentation's sake, I have a bellringer on volcanic activity.  An eruption.  Feels like South America of all places (San Cristobal, Nicaragua).  We'll see....there is activity there.

A Deer In The Stars

After my morning meditation today, I was led to my Faeries' Oracle Cards by Brian Froud.  They are a very loving and gentle deck.  They don't call for too many people too often, but when they do, their impact can be, and usually is, profound.  Today was no exception for me.

The card that is the last card to be addressed in most spreads was Ekstasis, which is a series of stars from which a deer emerges.  Well, as you can imagine, given everything deer related I talked about last blog, I was taken aback because that is how my dad communicates with me, and now my friend as well.  But above all, it was the message behind the message - the deer in the stars.  My dad.  My new helper.  My family's newest angel.  A love that crosses over into the physical realm and leaps out in a card.  One card.  One Deer.  It is always a single deer and it is a testament of love  Pure love.  The purest of all.  Love from the Other Side.

Our loved ones are dying to communicate with us, literally and figuratively (sorry couldn't resist the pun - mybad - comes with the territory).  They want the lines open, and once again, I realize that I am the mediator if communication hasn't been established.  Once it's open, it's open.  The end.  It is love that crosses those barriers between the physical and the spiritual.  Only love. 

So, motivated by love, a psychic medium reaches out to the world, with love, hoping that these blogs find you reaching out to your loved ones to open the phone lines.

Namaste

The Lines of Communication

Intuition.  We all have it.  But how do we use it?  Well, first of all we have to know how our guides and everyone else on the Other Side will try to communicate with us.  That's where a medium can help.

It's become evidently clear over the last several weeks what part of my mandate on this planet is.  As a medium, it is my role to serve as the go-between the physical and the spiritual world.  Simple as that. 

I was having coffee with a friend that was (and is) such a part of our family that she was given something of my dad's.  During coffee I explained that dad was using his wildlife to communicate.  Particularly deer.  About a week after dad passed, as mentioned in a previous blog, my dad sent a lone buck to my complex entrance, and we have never seen deer up here.  I relayed the story and let my friend know that a lone deer (in particular) was one of the easiest ways for dad to communicate.  The very next day from coffee I received a post stating that a lone deer showed up in her cul-de-sac.  It is as easy as that.

In an effort to help my loved ones understand what it's like for me to be a psychic medium, I have started making this kind of conversation normal and within everyday of my life.  Now, don't get me wrong, I don't run around saying, "Hi, I'm Donna.  I'm psychic." as my way of introducing myself.  But let's face it, psychic lingo isn't something that's talked about within normal realms of everyday conversation.  For me, talking about it helps increase my authenticity.  And by that I mean my Authentic Self.  The person I have been since birth.  So it is important for me to use the language surrounding psychic abilities and mediumship.  That said, psychic talk is starting to enter some "normalcy" through shows like "Psychic Kids" and "Psychic Investigations" and more and more psychics coming forward and increasing in popularity.  Anyways, par for my course some days, I digress.

Getting back to communcation, this particular incident really provided the proof (for me - again my frame of reference) needed that part of my role as a medium is opening the door for loved ones here to communicate with loved ones from Home.  When that line is established, and how the communications will take place, my job as facilitator is done. 

Because we were all born with intuitiveness (and there is a difference between intuition and mediumship - HUGE difference just so that you know), it stands to reason that when we are open for an experience, the means will show itself.  Such a case came with my dad and him sending a deer to let my friend know he's watching her too.  How beautiful.

An example such of this shows how easy (and quickly sometimes) the lines can be opened up.  So, it is with this in mind that I now ask something that can be a bit of a challenge, but it is a loving step for all parties involved.  Most of us never know when we are going to leave the planet.  This makes it a necessity to open up the lines of communication prior to passing.  While crossing over is hard concept to grasp and hard on the heart to talk about it.  It is a natural part of life.  If we strive to open the communication lines prior to someone passing and set up what the calling card is going to look like (Remember in the old days people used to leave calling cards to let them know they were by?), then when we leave we are given the opportunity to communicate with our loved ones left behind.

If someone has a favorite song, make it "your" song for those instances a radio is turned on for the first time, or stepping into a store to hear that song.  If someone had a favorite bird they liked to watch, then that could be it.  The signal could be anything. 

Of all the loving things, if you have already lost a loved one, you can make a request.  For instance, one of my dad's latest tricks is "F'in Perfect" by Pink.  Of all the up-to-date songs I picked it because  dad would shake his head at the pick if he were here, I adore this song and, of course, easily relate to it.  So one day while I was driving, I decided to have a conversation with dad (yes they hear) and said it'd be really funny if he could use that song as a means to communicate to.  I set it up very specifically to the point that it had to be turning a radio on and couldn't be in a line up of songs because that could be a song played at any time.  I wanted it to be specific (makes it easy for them too - not that it's hard for them) so that the timing was undeniable.  On several occasions I have turned on my car radio to the song and have walked into a store and it starts up.  Again, my frame of reference and I get that there will be those out there that go "too vague".  I'm okay with that.

With that said, I want to give an example of just how I, as a medium, work and how the Other Side communicates with me.  Blessed with all 5 clairs, I have been working with my guides to show me more in depth information so I'm not running around cold calling, and can be right on the money.

I was out for coffee last week and was sitting by myself for a moment while a friend went to get us hot water for our teas.  While my friend was up at the counter, I let myself relax into a moment of aloneness and, of course, I let my guard down (which can't happen because then I get the following scenario and really I'm just out to enjoy a coffee, not read) and the next thing I knew I was being shown a large "T" like a scrabble piece enhanced 100 times.  At that moment, I said to self, "okay, I'm not gonna settle for just a 'T' that's too vague".  I was then given the name Tony.  And I must interject here saying that I have been working on locating the direction and vicinity of the "pings" in order to figure out who it is I'm being directed to and was urged that it was coming from near the counter where my friend was talking.  More importantly, it was the lady she was talking to.

It just so happens that said individual came and joined us for coffee.  At which point (which I will not do again until I have someone sitting in front of me specifically for a reading) I turned to her and said, "This is going to sound strange, but do you know someone named Tony?".  A quizzical look came over the ladies face, I explained who I was and what I do for a living, and she confirmed that she did indeed know a Tony.  In fact, it was an aunt's boyfriend she said.  I said, "It's your mom's sister and she's passed".  To which she responded, "Yes."  I then went on to share a few more details and left it at that.

It made me realize that a prayer had been answered.  I now know I can locate who I need to, when I need to, in order to read them during workshops in large crowds.  I look forward to the day of being in front of a crowd and sharing such experiences.  I have faced my fear of  "Am I going to find the person to read in a crowd?"  I met the fear with a prayer of "Please direct me to who needs a connection with their passed loved one and let the lines of communication become extremely clear with detailed information", and it was answered with this experience.  I am eternally grateful.

How will you open up your lines of communication?

Namaste

For Validation's Sake

For the sake of owning my intuition, I am going to say right here and now that there is going to be an earthquake in Chile.  The epicenter will be close to Santiago.  It's going to be between 6 and 7 on the richter scale. 

The images and information came to me during this morning's meditation.  I write it for validation and nothing more.  If I write this before it happens, it validates who I am as an intuitive.  And it is up to me to own it.

That's all I have to say for today.

Own It.  No matter what "It" is.

Namaste

Love Knows No Bounds

I gave a reading to someone very far away awhile ago and learned some very valuable things about myself and the ability to communicate with the Other Side.  Love truly knows no bounds. 

Because energy is energy, all it takes is a conduit.  Regardless of where that conduit is.  I was the conduit for such an experience, and it was truly beautiful.  As it is not my story to tell, I will not share details.  What I will share is that this person knew without a doubt that I indeed had their family members "present".  Right down to some very specific details of a particular incident involving another family member. 

The biggest joy for me is to be the facilitator for opening the door to communication from Home.  As love knows no bounds, I firmly believe that my primary role for readings that require a medium is that I am present strictly to get the lines of communication going.  That is all.  Once that door opens, it makes it very easy for the sitter (person I'm reading for) to establish their own line of communication and get a dialogue going that will forever stay with them.   That is the gift.

The dialogue that ensues takes many forms.  Numbers, songs, specific animals, ear ringing in one specific ear in a very high pitch (deafens out everything else), dreams, and fragrances can be some of the many ways our loved ones try to communicate with us.  We can even ask a specific sign to be given through use of prayer.  If we do ask for signs, we must remember that time does not exist on the Other Side so a request made on a Monday in April might not show up until a Tuesday in May.  While that might seem a bit drastic, I just have to say it.  For me it was as quick as the week following my father's return Home.  Two Sunday nights post returning Home, entering our complex, my headlights came upon a young buck standing to the left between two small trees.  We never have deer here, and I knew at that moment, my dad was letting me know all was well. 

It goes without saying that "Ask and Ye Shall Receive" truly does exist.

Namaste

The 4-1-1

NOTE:  This is my frame of reference, take from it what you will.

For the last little while I have been seeing "1-1's", 8-1-1, 2-1-1, etc.  I think you get the idea.  Well, the latest series has been 4-1-1 to no exception (the waking up at 4:11am hasn't been fun).  I can't count how many times in the last little while I've seen "4-1-1".  Anyways, today, if written in one particular way, would be 4/1/11.  Thus the blog and information (411) for today.  Yes, that is how easily our guides work with us.  Number trends.  (It is at this time that I direct you to go inwards when you are getting a number sequence and evaluate what it is that has been going through your mind at those times - it can often be information about that).  And of special note, the above information was not made clear until after meditation, thus the blog and information, the "4-1-1" as it were.

I was told in a reading, that my energy connects straight to the iron core of the earth.  What I gathered from this was a realization that only came about today.  So I'm going to back track just a moment to set the scene.

I began my morning with connection to self.  Before starting meditation, I said a prayer, laying my intent for meditation.  I always ask for the best possible information and that any insights be given in order to make any adjustments necessary, and ALWAYS give thanks.

One of my favorite meditations is a chakra sound meditation I found on Youtube.  Meditation serves many purposes, but for me, my primary focus is balance and protection.  Along the way as I enter a deeper meditative state as one can get in 10 minutes (note - with practice comes deeper meditative state faster), I draw energy from the root to the crown (earth to sky), imagining energy flowing from source to me to earth and back again.  Along the way I pay attention to each chakra as follows:

Red - Root (imagine the bottom of your tailbone area) - Earth
Orange - Sacral (about belly button area) - Gut/Instinct
Yellow - Solar Plexus (no explanation required) - Seat of Emotions/Source
Green (Pink) - Heart - Love
Blue - Throat - Voice
Indigo - 3rd Eye = Intuition/Cognition
Violet - Crown - Connection to Source

It is after this that I once again surround myself with the white light of Universal Love and Protection and have time to "hear" any information I am supposed to.  Then as the last bells chime, I start returning to present and allow myself to come back to the room as it were.  It really is that simple, and I firmly believe meditation is something we should all try to do.  Thus why I'm sending out this lesson of love today.  Anyways, as usual, I digress.  Back to the information.

During meditation today, I clued in to a very important thing with respect to a piece of information I was given during a reading.  My connection to the earth's core, the iron core.  Now, I will say that it doesn't mean I'm anything special, but during today's meditation I figured out what it means for me.  Again, my understanding, take from it what you will. 

As a psychic medium, establishing a connection with the earth's core is vital to tapping in.  It is the deepest connection possible.  It is at this time that I send out healing thoughts to our planet and to those that inhabit it.  It allows me to tap into the energies like tapping into earthquakes.  (See previous blog about Japan).  It allows me to FEEL what's going on within the heart of it all.  The core of the earth.  The earth's heartbeat.  The shift and shifting.   

From root (the very root) to Source, the lines are made open through meditation.  And meditation today was a very humbling experience.  I learned so much today for which I am eternally grateful.

We all have intuition ready at the wait when we're ready to start using it.  I say now, meditation helps that connection even more.  By grounding, centering, and focusing, we allow ourselves to slip away from the human experience of ego and just BE.

The Disconnection Connection

If everything came to a screaming halt, and you were left with nothing but the clothes on your back, would you be okay in your own company?  When was the last time the television or computer were walked away from in exchange for a good old fashioned book?  A board game?  A card game?

One of those remarkable moments in time came yesterday, finding my husband home from work first thing in the morning.  While it was a quiet day at work, it was a blissfully fulfilling day at home.  Since the last time I can even remember, my husband took advantage of a true day off and we made the best of it.  After pulling out a model he's been wanting to start for awhile, and in need of a few small supplies to get started, we ran a few errands in the morning, and par for my usual course upon returning home, only a music station was tuned in.  Husband returned to his hobby and I returned to my reading.  We sat in silence together, nourishing our souls with loving activities, not needing to say a word, happy knowing we were sharing the same space.  It was beautiful.

I usually don't watch a lot of television and opt for time with myself or my friends and family.  As I watch in the world these days, I wonder how often one takes the time to be with oneself and enjoy the refreshing experience it is.  You know, an experience where you completely disconnect from all things electronic that keep you typing away about doing this or doing that, in exchange for a more organic connection.   

For me, disconnecting to all things media related, but for music, allows for a deeper connection.  A connection we should all consider making time for each and every day.  One that enriches our souls through being able to tuck yourself away from the chatter of the world and listen to the chatter of one's soul.  That burning desire to pick up a good book, paint or even garden for that matter.  Time to engage with life outside of the hectic schedule.  A time for you.  Yes YOU.  And, of course, time for those that matter most in our lives, the loved ones we surround ourselves with, not the loved things.

I wish you time for you.  I wish you the experience of time well spent disconnected from media, and reconnected with the richness of life to be lived.

Namaste

Ego and The Spirit aka Beauty and The Beast

While having a flare for the dramatic (should have been an actor?! - not), I have been reminded throughout my life that I am considered to be humble.  When I have had people witness to the ability of being a psychic medium, I have been met with, "Why aren't you doing this?" and "Stop being so humble".  I can tell you the answer.  The answer is fear.  And a really strong dose of it.  So, in an effort to walk through my path I know I am meant to be on, I started this blog.  Since then, I have made it known to my immediate family that I was born this way and have been aware since about age 3.  And, as time goes on, I know that it will be something I must confide in with my General Practitioner.  Strictly because I believe as time moves on and experiences are shared within the community, my "dirty little secret" will be no more.

It is with this in mind, and for some time now, I have been working on my triggers.  The Ego as it were.  What I must remember, and what we must all remember, is that we are spirits inhabiting a human form.  Human experience is a journey of Ego.  With spirit in mind, one can learn to let go of egoic patterns that are detrimental to our well being.

Ego is responsible for all of our worst behaviors.  The hissy fits, the temper tantrums and the crying jags.  You know, the "meanie", the "nasty", the "bitchy", the "cranky".  Behaviors that dictate we don't like what's happening or we aren't getting our way.  What we must remember is that ego is our learning lesson.  It lets us know when something is needing to be tuned up.

One of my worst egoic patterns that I am learning to release is judgment.  And as my triggers are hit on a daily basis, I learn to get to the meat of the matter - what it is I'm seeing in myself that's being reflected back.  Upon figuring it out, it is recognized, released, and its behaviors released.  Now, it isn't going to happen over night, but the more I acknowledge and release, the faster it will go away.
With the two most important factors driving my life course being Love and Help, part of releasing judgment is letting go in love.  For instance, I have a particular person that must be a part of my life, despite their departure from it, and this person pushed alot of my triggers as it were.  When I made the decision to recognize a bigger picture, I realized one important thing, this was their ride.  I just happen to be an unavoidable passenger, but I must recognize what it is I see in myself from this person's behaviors, learn from it if I haven't already, and then let them go on their journey in love and light.  It is not up to me to take on their lessons.  How unloving is that?  It is also not up to me to judge.  It is not up to any human to do so.  It is an unloving behavior.  What is loving is how I view the situation now.  And although I have my frustrating moments, it is getting better.  When this person causes a disruption, I move faster to feeling sorry that they feel they have to behave this way, and try not to buy in.  I send them love and healing on their journey, and let nature take its course.  It always will.  It is the Karmic Rule applied to all energy.

What you put out is what you get back.  My intentions are to put out love and light, to you and the world, in hopes of building a better planet.  One that finds us all on a journey of building a better self, which in turn builds a better world. 

Namaste

Ability vs. Gift - Oh how I continue to grow.

So, I have to say, if ever messages from the Other Side were coming through, these days see not a minute go by without someone or something arriving.    I have watched John Edward on two different shows in the last week and a half, and I am reminded of a blog I wrote soon after watching the movie, Hereafter, with Matt Damon.  Now, I am not going to say I'm right, but gosh, could I be closer?  I had said not to be surprised if a psychic comes back to TVland.  Well, while I cannot confirm that Hereafter may be based on his life, one of my favorite psychics, John Edward, is starting a tour once again, while promoting his new book "Infinite Quest". 

There have been three psychics that I have always been drawn to.  Sylvia Browne, John Edward, and James Van Praagh.  Boy am I glad to see John Edward conveying what I feel may be the final piece for me to move forward confidently.  John Edward gives people the tools to experience connecting to passed loved ones.  He does not advocate that his new book is to allow people to run out there and start making money doing what he does.  Instead, he encourages the use of his book to allow people to open to the possibility of receiving messages from their passed loved ones, angels, and guides without the use of a psychic medium.  How brilliant.  He's right, and it's time for me to get on with workshops. 

However, I have come to an even better understanding of things thanks to all the help I've been receiving from psychic mediums making guest appearances and offering up books for help.  With special thanks to John Edward for putting a better spin on things for me.  And, as always, a veteran in the field has some pretty vital information for someone like me.  Information I immediately took to heart.  You see, how John Edward worded what he does is one of the best ways for any psychic medium to word what they are able to do.  I even used the word in the preceding sentence.  I am "able".   What I have is an ability to communicate with the dead.  What I leave people with is a gift.  When I have said I have a gift, I don't believe I should be.  John Edward stated that by saying it's a gift gives the impression that I am better than other people.  Well, I'm human, that's it.  I have an ability to communicate with passed loved ones, angels, and guides, and the ability to see things not yet present or things that have come to pass. 

Of all the spirits working by my side, I can now add my beloved father to the mix, and let me tell you, his visits have been not in the dream state I have been expecting, but loving hands placed on mine during a cry, to the point of turning my right hand ice cold.  While I don't have all of the answers, and because they don't have formal training for psychics, I know in my heart of hearts that it is him.  Having made his transition, and knowing his daughter has the ability to see beyond the physical realm, it has made contact that much easier. 

I also discovered something even more remarkable.  I have always known that my ability comes from my dad's side of the family (love you mom). And, as I sat very early on this Friday morning reading and doing one of the exercises in the book, I made a discovery.  It chilled me to the bone.  My "angel" Jonathan that I've talked about is my great grandfather.  Of all the things, I just received a history of the "Hartt" line and my dad's grandfather was John.  I am hoping to see a picture of him soon.  While Jonathan shines in gold he is tall (about 6 feet) and sturdy.  He has narrow features and is stalky.  Now, as I sat doing this exercise thinking of all of my team working with me, I started listing all of my helpers over there when I came across the astouding moment of realizing just who Jonathan was.  I would have never put the link together, but now, thanks to my dad, I can.  My dad is always doing stuff like that these days.  From a lone buck to a lone mountain goat, or even the gift of history, he is always helping out.  I love it!

What I want to tell you is that our loved ones want is nothing more than to be able to reach those of us still in the human world.  It is also our responsibility to stop sloughing "signs" off as coincidence.  From waking up at a certain time to certain numbers always being noticed, they are always trying to communicate with us.  We just have to take the signs for face value and stop trying to "ego" it away.

I have had "1-1's" for weeks now.  311, 811, 211, always with the ones.  My angels and guides converse with me in numbers, my father with animals and cold right hand, and everyone else that comes through with whatever images they deem fit.  It really can be perfectly random to me, but will always hit home with a client.  It is up to us to become "tuned in" as it were, and allow ourselves to be open to receiving messages from those on the other side.  I am not advocating that everyone run around and turn themselves into a psychic.  It really is a huge responsibility.  What I am advocating is allowing yourself to be open to the possibility of receiving messages from not only family passed, but your own angels and guides too.  Tuning in to a better frequency to help out in life is always a leg up.  I mean, how many times have you banged your head against the wall going, "If only I hadn't", or "I should have - blank - but didn't".  "If only I'd listened to my gut".  (That's where free will comes in - but that's another blog for another time).  Wouldn't you love to be a little more tuned in to allow yourself to be guided by spirit along the way? 

The answer should be yes.

Love and Light.

The Japan Earthquake and More...

"What if the very foundation of mankind is about to be rumbled???" Vague. Sure. Right. Yes. People could say one could read whatever one wants to into the statement I made in my December 2, 201 blog, but I'll tell you this. The foundation of mankind has been rocked. An earthquake measuring 8.2 hit Japan. The tsunami that followed was devastating. Is it over? No.

Now, it doesn't take a scientist to figure this out. I get that. However, I am not an earthquake expert and not more than an hour ago, an aftershock of 6.2 hit. They will continue, and there will be worse. Japan is in a state of emergency and everyone needs to be evacuated. The nuclear plant has exploded and don't let the spindoctors tell you otherwise. Reports of radiated human beings have come in.

All of us need to take a step back and take a look at the bigger picture. The global picture. Japan has just undergone one of the largest earthquakes in history. Libya is at war. North Korea and South Korea are at odds. Civil unrest has ousted the leader of Egypt, and the civil unrest is contagious.

Many religious people would consider this the end of days. What we need to realize is that this an opportunity. An opportunity to be better humans. ALL of us. Whether we believe in a higher power or not the signs of a necessary change cannot be ignored. Personally, as one who does believe in the other side, we are being given the universal bonk on the head as it were. Things MUST change if mankind is to continue because what we're doing right now is NOT working. Who cares about fighting each other anymore, oil does not matter. Humans do.

As I have stated before and I will really say it now. We are coming to a pinnacle. Think of it this way. If one were to draw an "X" consider it a pair of swords crossed. When one gets to the center there are two directions one can take. Let's say that one road leads to certain destruction and one road leads to construction. With construction comes the laying of a strong foundation, and with this pinnacle will come the choice. To build this planet to be the better place it really can be or self-destruct.

I have full faith in the fact that humans will give their heads a shake, come together globally, and start playing nice with each other. I understand we all have our paths to lead regardless of what that might look like, but we do have a choice to do better. We don't need oil, so to heck with the wars. There are so many natural sources of energy someone can think up something kinder for our environment. And what about those trapped in amongst crises? There are people out there trained for this kind of emergency situation. We cannot help the lives lost. And I'm going to say it, because I know that people will say these things. "Consider it population control." "It was their time", etc. It's tragic. Pure and simple. It is devastating. But.....it is also an opportunity for the world to truly wake up.

We have to be better. And by better I mean kinder, gentler, more compassionate, more understanding. None of us are perfect, we are human, but things have to change.

I have to say I don't know how we're going to do it, but maybe it's a sign of the times when companies like Coca-cola (despite being coca-cola) start showing commercials about the things the company is doing to help out on this planet. I know, I know. They're kind of an oxymoron when they still sell 2-litre plastic bottles yet invest in eco-programs, but at least they're getting the idea to start being nice to the planet. Maybe that's what it takes, more commercials. Sometimes I forget that we live in a media driven society, but if that's what it takes to get us back on track, so be it.

My promise to you is this though. And really it's a promise to myself, my family, my friends, and this planet. I will continue to do my part. No more vague if any bells and whistles occur. A message is a message. Plain and simple.

Please, love your loved ones and send out thoughts or prayers to those in need. Miracles can and do happen. Let's send out wishes for a safe evacuation and that Japan gets all the help they need. These are our fellow humans, nothing else matters. Love is the only reality.

Namaste

On passings and more....

Yesterday I was wrestling with my niece, and as I grabbed her foot and was pretending to put it in my mouth, she in her little four-year-old voice stated, "Grandpa does that to me all the time." The words hit me like a tonne of bricks. Not because of the loss of my dad, but the profound impact loved ones have in our lives. At that moment, I firmly stated to my niece, "As long as you have your aunty, you will ALWAYS have grandpa eating your toes. You will never be without grandpa." Two things struck me at that very moment. I have always said my childlike play is just like my dad, and it really hit home in that moment. The second was my duty as aunt to keep the memories of "grandpa" alive. Not only for my niece and nephew, but my "children" for as short as the four year relationship was for them and my dad.

One never knows the gifts one will receive when losing someone. Since Valentine's Day I have seen so many remarkable gifts left because of my dad. The most recent coming to light yesterday.

I promised myself that I wasn't going to be one of those people that blogged about how miserable this experience has been, and I think that this occasion isn't. It's about the gifts. The gift life, and the passing of a life, offers.

Whether one believes in life hereafter or not, the legacy of the passed loved one lives within those "left behind" as it were. The gift of love is the truest gift we can give. Right down to expressing it the same way a parent did. What could tear families apart should do nothing but bring them closer together, creating new bonds and new strengths. Strength within ourselves we never knew and the courage to continue to love and grow.

I know I take great comfort in being the blessed combination of two amazing parents. A playfulness like that of my dad's, and a strength likened to that of my mom's. A strength in courage and conviction with light-heartedness of a child. I am truly blessed.

Love your families and love yourself, for when all else fails, they are right there beside you.