Here are my tips for success and a happy life, both of which I have:

1.  Be honest.
2.  Give something of value.
3.  Let people know they matter.
4.  Clear up the past.
5.  Pray.
6.  Be grateful.
7.  Love no matter what, no matter who.

Yes, I have wild dreams but I love them: Last night was a night of lots of vivid dreams. One I remember most is I was in an area of racial unrest and we, many peoples of different colors, entered this huge nondenominational church, all of us holding hands in many rows. We closed our eyes to pray for peace, this voice from outside the dream came into my head and told me to let the love and light in. So I did what I usually do in meditations to open up the energy and let it flow. Light started flooding into the entire building until there was nothing but pure white light everywhere and I had somehow floated upwards. It was a beautiful feeling. This is what we are supposed to be doing — bringing light and love into this world while we’re here, as best as we can. We have our dark moments and the paradox is without darkness, there is no light. So, in our struggles, we’re making our light stronger and brighter in the face of this darkness that envelopes us at times. Raymond Hines, Owner/Publisher at GatorCountry.com – The Insider Authority on Gator Sports!

Ok Caryn E Bishop, you began an avalanche. I saw your invite to connect on Linked-In and clicked on it and see I had 252 invitations waiting from last year.  I don’t know my way around Linked In, so I just selected all and accepted everyone. I figured I’d sort them out later, not realizing I’d get an email from every one of them.  You guys will hafta tell me how and why to use Linked-In. I am such a non-professional biz person. My tips to success are be honest, give something of value, let people know they matter, clear up the past, pray, be grateful and love no matter what, no matter who.

Make it easy for me.  Tell me in THE FIRST message what the cause is and open a Paypal account for it.  Give me at least 30 days advance notice if it’s an event or time deadline.  I will not give you a credit card number. I may not have time to go to a link you include. If you need a check, tell me in THE FIRST message who to make it payable to and where to mail it.  If I have to message back and forth about it because ALL the info is not in THE FIRST email, I lose interest and you may lose my donation.

I wrote yesterday that YinYang brought home a playmate as a young calico manx came to visit, lying on the driveway and following Yinny in the cat door to the kitchen.  I know better, so I put her back outside.  This morning, I dreamed I found her playing under my bed, so I picked her up and began petting her.  Yesterday when I first saw her, she seemed clean and fluffy and about 8 months old.  In the dream however, upon closer inspection she seemed about 3 months old, thin with ragged fur and fleas. Fleas! I quickly fed her and ran for the flea shampoo.  In the dream, I felt horrified I’d not noticed yesterday that she was so young, so thin, so ragged and flea bitten.  I felt pain for her suffering, thinking I had the chance to feed and attend to her yesterday and I sent her on her way. As I carried her into the bath, I felt overwhelming sorrow and shame for not noticing her condition right away. All I saw was a cute new kitten demanding attention and being all lovey.  In the dream, I bathed her and flea combed her, I fed her and cuddled her.  As her fur dried, she fluffed out before my eyes, the worn patches filled in and she fattened a little.  Purring, she slept cuddled next to my neck as I wondered, should I keep her? Should I give her away? I was angsting over whether I wanted to take on the responsibility for another being in the household, but if I was meant to do it, I’d do it. She decided for me. She woke up, yawned, and walked out the cat door on her own.  Satisfied the decision had been made for me, I fell sound asleep. I woke up smiling at the play of the Universe.

A Sword is a weapon – a finely crafted tool to cut through any obstacle or confusion. The gift of the Ace of Swords is mental clarity, truth, justice and fortitude.  The Ace of Swords is a symbol of possibility in the area of intelligence, reason, justice, truth, clarity and fortitude. In readings, it shows that a seed of clear understanding has been planted in your life although you may not yet recognize it. When the seed sprouts, it could take almost any form. It might be a compelling idea, desire for the truth, call to justice, or a need to be honest. On the outside, it could be an offer, gift, opportunity, encounter or synchronistic event.  Sometimes this Ace stands for a challenge that will test you in some way. Life never goes smoothly for long. Sooner or later a hurdle shows up, and the Ace of Swords can tell you when one is coming. This card is also a reminder to you to face your challenge, whatever it is, with courage, honesty and a firm resolve. In every challenge, there is opportunity.  When you see the Ace of Swords, examine your life to see how its clean, sharp energy could work for you. Think about your problem objectively. Look for situations that are unjust or confusing and resolve to set them right. Above all else, commit to being honest and ethical. This card tells you that you do have the inner resources to overcome all obstacles and find the truth of your situation. That is the promise of the Ace of Swords.

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