I’m all for equality however I’ve discovered that marriage is not for me. I was free to marry whom I choose and did it five times. Ok, three of them died and it wasn’t the mushrooms but I would not get married again. It simply ties your finances to the government. If the issue — and it mostly is — automatic financial benefits to the partner upon the death of the other, I don’t care about that. I agree everyone should have equal opportunity to find out for themselves that marriage is not all it’s cracked up to be. NOTE:  If there are children involved, that can be another matter. Parent is at work and the child has to go to the hospital. Partner is in a coma and some treatment choices need to be made. Marriage confers automatic rights.

When I delivered the July magazine to Sacred Gardens, I got to visit with John Ruch and had a great chat about crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, crystals, sailboats and our awesome community of healers. Someone mentioned business is always slow in the summer — we quickly agreed that doesn’t have to be so unless we believe and expect it to be. John is a soul brother for sure! Here’s his next event. https://www.facebook.com/events/117026685299161/

I visited Kathleen Rodamer at Your Crystal Shop “formerly: Rocks, Crystals, Fossils & Jewelry” this morning and was blown away at the items she’s got in stock right now. You’ll love the prices. Kathleen is one of those who is in it for the outcome, not the income. Her love for what she does translates just standing and talking to her into a fully engaged experience, shakti sparks flying — a soul sister from many lifetimes

I had to double back past a panhandler today on US1 “Hungry, everything helps” his sign said. I see a lot of the local corner workers and hadn’t seen him before. I know some are professional panhandlers and some really in need — it’s not for me to judge.  As I came upon him for the second time, I was led to pull into the next parking lot and run into Subway to buy him a sandwich and a bottle of water and went back by and gave it to him as I was stopped at the light. I was stoked he stepped right back into the shade opening the sandwich. I wouldn’t have taken it personally had he not. A gift is a gift. I felt I was blessed by an angel today.

Attention everyone who keeps waiting to feel better before they get out and do something, get out and do something and you’ll feel better. Make yourself get around other people, even if it’s just walking thru the mall. Set an intention to come across interesting people, then be on the lookout for them. Doing something different creates opportunity. Maybe this is as good as you’ll ever feel. Don’t wait.

Carmen awaiting formation

I last worked on her 11 months ago. I need to refine the man hands, give her more hair and decide if I want her eyes open or closed. I notice I am more drawn to paint when the house is closed up and the a/c is on. I turn more lights on then as well. I have several paintings left unfinished, awaiting inspiration. I’m putting her out so she can speak to me about how she’d like to reveal herself. Her name is Carmen.

Vegan friends keep scrolling. I stopped at Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats of Palm Bay and picked up some sliced chicken breast. I like that I can get three fat slices for about $3. I package them individually in freezer bags into which I add their marinade and tenderizing agent: this corn flour/cornstarch/egg white mixture. In the 30+ minutes it takes the chicken to freeze and thaw, it is tenderized like you wouldn’t believe.  Here’s the recipe from my foodie blog –> How to make chicken tender like the Chinese restaurants

Attention everyone: working from home does not mean I’m sitting watching tv eating bonbons. I’m always waiting for a half dozen calls back after which I can return the next half dozen calls. I need to be at the computer to look stuff up. I can’t be running off and I need to keep my head in the game during work hours. Thank you for understanding. <<stepping off soapbox>>

To all the “sensitives and empaths” out there complaining of everyone else’s “negative energy” attaching to them, if you cleared up and released your own past baggage, it would have nothing to attach to. Big Giant Secret of the Universe: No one can weave a bond of discord with you if you contribute no strands to the weaving. A friend and client keeps hitting obstacles in opening a business and she doesn’t see she’s doing it to herself. Instead of seeking sound advice from professionals and working a business plan, she spends her time chatting with friends, giving all the details of everyone who is jealous of her and wants her to fail in business. It’s all she talks about. She turns molehills into mountains and creates problems where there were none. The thing is, no one is trying to stop her from doing anything. No one cares. She manufactures these scenarios in her own mind to prevent herself from taking the next step and succeeding. Yet she’s been so close, so many times. She talks about how sensitive she is, that she takes on the negative energy of the people she works on. Yet she takes on a business partner with a lot of unresolved baggage, both personally/emotionally and professionally/financially.  Continue reading →

I’ve been doing a solitary retreat this weekend, doing sessions every few hours of Vipassana and Metta meditation. The first few years I meditated, I felt I wasn’t getting “results” and had no one to talk to about it. My first meditation teachers made me feel guilty and wrong for not having vivid experiences. My daily meditation is the foundation of my spiritual practice. I want everyone to experience what I experience when I’m connected to inner guidance. A friend asks, “I can never stay in the moment more than a moment. After all these years my brain will not stay still. Any advice?”    Continue reading →