Dreams and Other Visions

I was preparing to gently drift off to sleep. Suddenly, I find myself in the middle of a meadow that stretches seemingly forever. 

There's calm and beauty all around me and no one else as far as I can see. The huge, golden sun orb pleasantly warms my face.  The grasses around me dance a choreographed ballet in the gentle breeze. I am surrounded by cascades and articulations of rare and exquisite flowers, their aphrodisiac scents elevating my mood. In the distance, I can hear a waterfall, though I am unable to see it.

Unable to move from this spot, it crosses my mind I have actually stepped into Summerland - the place where souls go when they transition from one phase of being to the next. As most people never glimpse Summerland until they transition, I find myself excited by this spontaneous visitation and welcome the opportunity to interact consciously in the place outside of time.

Turning to look behind me, I notice what appears to be a purple pathway appearing out of nowhere. I recognize it as a flowing, unfurling ribbon of semi-translucent purple silk. As it reaches me, the sumptuous fabric wraps itself loosely around me and continues on its way over the horizon until I can no longer see the ribbon's end.  

The fabric dances against my skin, releasing luminous iridescent sparkles overhead - like pixie dust.  Dancing higher and higher, the sparkles magically transform into beautiful flights of colorful butterflies, their wing scales reflecting radiantly against the sunlit backdrop. Soon the sky fills with the soft, lilting flutter of butterfly wings spiraling above me like a funnel to the heavens.

As the billowing silk continues flowing through the air ahead of me, I keep hearing, "... just follow the thread". The voice is light and airy, drifting through my consciousness carried on the wind. If I hadn't been paying attention, I would have missed the message, which keeps repeating, so I close my eyes to take it all in. Upon opening them again, I realize I am no longer alone. 

Her name is Sabella. In spirit form, the only part I am able to discern comes from her penetrating and luminous green eyes - like large fire lit emeralds. In my head, I hear her voice, "You are where you think you are, in the place between worlds. 

"Follow the thread; you are clearly on your path. The inspiration you bring will take flight and transform many."

Without another word, she reaches deep inside my body and places her hand directly on my heart. I experience a powerful surge of healing energy and a massive infusion of unconditional love. I fall asleep with warmth radiating throughout my body. 

I sleep peacefully and awaken spiritually content, my heart filled with joy, ecstasy and excitement for the journey ahead.

I accept this confirmation of my work and these transformative gifts with grace and elegance, realizing as one person, I can effect change elsewhere.

If you want to know more, click here to contact me. I love working with people interested in doing the work required for personal transformation and who are willing to invest in themselves. If you're looking to make changes which will result in living a full, confident and empowering life, IntuitiveGoddesse wants to work with you!

New Affirmation: I AM GUIDED BY DIVINE PRESENCE IN ALL ITS FORMS.

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Open the Door & Unlock Your Potential

You’ve got a key in your hand and it can open one of several doors. Are you willing to step up and go for it? Knowing there’s a prize waiting for you, why are you still hesitating?

Unfortunately, too many opportunities are lost in the hunt for instant gratification.  Just like the lottery, most of us are waiting around for a grand prize (usually a big pot of money) to literally fall from the sky.  Intuition isn’t like that, although it can help make your wildest dreams come true – if you learn how to listen, trust and use the information you receive.  

All you need to do is turn the key. Intuition is the greatest prize you could ask for and it’s just waiting for you to step up and open the door. Let go of any fear you’re holding and confidently stride over and put the key in the lock.

Once you open the door again, you’ll be glad you did. It’ll feel like you’re welcoming a long-lost friend. It’s just been patiently waiting, on the other side of the doorway for you to rediscover the magick. It’s part of your Divine human intelligence – an internal guidance system to help guide you along the journey path of the physical realm. This instinctive ability is unlimited and once acknowledged, it’s going to be there whether you choose to use it or not.

There’s a Universal Law that says you must get in touch with the source of your own intuition before you can start acquiring the wisdom necessary to move forward without benefit of others’ opinions. 

It’s not something you’ve got to go out and purchase. All you’ve got to do is dust it off – kind of like going out to the garage and finding the bike you stored away.

As an example, suppose you went out and purchased a fancy bike. At first you were excited by it, took it for a spin a few times and then, for whatever reason, put it away in the garage never to give it another thought.  That’s probably a good representation of what happened to your intuition as well.  Somewhere along the way, you started doubting yourself and made a conscious decision rely on the input of others.

Well, it’s time to blow the dust off, get back in the saddle again and reclaim your place as master/mistress of your own destiny!

Think about it, are you willing to live the rest of your life in the shadows based on what other people have to say about your best interests?  Think about how many missed opportunities and chances for success you’re giving away!

How would you feel if you could move forward, confidently and empowered, using your own judgment and instinct? I daresay, you’ll be in position to achieve a lot more goals and have more life satisfaction overall. That’s the gift of intuition.

Let me say it again – when you learn to use your intuition, you start validating and empowering yourself; no longer requiring approval and validation from others. YOU become self-empowered and confident – it doesn’t matter what others think because you KNOW what’s possible and you’ve got the tools to make the probable happen!

If you want to know more, click here to contact me. I love working with people interested in deepening their spiritual connections. IntuitiveGoddesse offers personal mentoring to facilitate these connections, allowing you to live a full, confident and empowering life.

New Affirmation: I AM OPEN TO ALLOWING MY INTUITION TO GROW AND DEVELOP.

Remember, always ask for "This or Better"...

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Visualize This...

If you’re a free thinker who likes to use your imagination, today’s post was written with you in mind! 

People who meditate regularly are more easily able enter the alpha brainwave state, where your mind is open and receptive to infinite, unrealized potential. Think about it – when you go to bed every night, just before you fall off to sleep, your brain goes through the alpha state and you become relaxed and dreamy. It’s also good for reducing blood pressure and maintaining a healthy immune system.

Visualization, which is the subject of this post, is an easy way to communicate with your higher, subconscious self and/or your spirit guides. If you’re serious about starting or maintaining a good spiritual practice, set aside time – it’s well worth it! If you’re like me, with a busy career, or lots of business and family commitments, meditation is a great way to unwind and let go of the tension that builds up in your body during the day.

Starting out, there are a few things you should know about preparing for meditation. Following these guidelines will help you to have satisfying and enriching experiences:

• Find a place where you won’t be disturbed for at least 20 minutes. Put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door knob and close the door;
• Turn off any appliances – excess lights, phones, radios or stereo – they can disrupt the energy flow in the area where you’re working;
• Dim the lights – eliminating unnecessary lighting will help you shut out external influences and calm your mind;
• Wear comfortable clothing – constricting items will interfere with your ability to relax.
• Don’t have any expectations about the outcome. There is no right or wrong when it comes to meditation – every experience is individual.
•  Let things happen. Inner peace becomes possible when we release control and allow the universe to present us with opportunities.
•  Read all the steps before you get started so you’ll know what to do.  Have paper and pen available as part of this exercise.  Before you begin, take a minute to clear your thoughts and set the intention to be open for a wonderful experience.

Now that it’s time to get started on your visioning meditation. You don’t need to focus on anything other than the task at hand. If you’ve never meditated before there is nothing to be concerned about. If you’ve been away from meditation for awhile, this will be like rediscovering an old friend. 

Meditation is a journey of self-discovery. Don’t worry about taking notes. Visioning is an internal, organic process which allows you to hear, feel and see what your eyes would otherwise dismiss. Your imagination provides you with tools to imagine the impossible.

A lot of people are interested in contacting their spirit guides or angels and are unsure as to how to go about it. This exercise is designed to let your imagination step in and help the process along.

Think back to when you were young – maybe you had an imaginary friend, saw ghosts or had premonitions. At the time, your gifts probably weren’t encouraged and you suppressed them. Now, years later you’re at a point in your life when you want to rediscover those long-hidden talents and how to reconnect with the universal mind.

This exercise is going to help you loosen those barriers and allow your imagination to re-train your mind. When we use visions, or creative visualization, we’re allowing our imagination to provide symbols for important messages in our lives.

Now, let’s take a few deep breaths, and inhale all the way down to your belly. Let go of any tension or stress, so you can become relaxed and centered. Exhale and force the bad air out with a "whoosh" sound. Do this several times to center yourself.

Step 1: The Pursuit of Color. Sitting calmly, let your mind find a color – the first one that comes to mind. Don’t worry about what color it is or whether it’s your favorite color. See the color as vibrantly as you can. Note the shade and/or intensity of the color and write it down. If you can’t “see” the color, what color do you “feel” or “think”. No matter how it comes, let it come into your consciousness and come alive.

Spend the next several minutes jotting down whatever information you get about your color. Here are some ideas to get you started: 

• Is it light or dark? 
• What emotion did you feel with the color? 
• Does the color have a scent or a smell?

Step Two: Hard Target.  Now that you have your color in mind, picture the color becoming an object. Remember, the goal is to collect the first thing that pops into your mind:

• What is your object?
• Is it something you already know or is it new to you?
•  Describe the object in as much detail as possible and keep the visualization clearly in your mind for the next step.

Step Three: Look Around. At this point, step back from the object you are visualizing and add context to the scene. Look at it as if you’ve just taken a picture and you’re now viewing it in a picture frame:

• What is going on in the picture?
• What is the relationship of your object to the picture you’ve created?
• What emotions do you experience when you view your picture?

Step Four: Put Yourself in the Picture. Step into the picture you’ve created and take in everything that's going on. Check out your surroundings. Soak up all the information you can:

• Where are you?
• Is this somewhere familiar or entirely new to you?
• What’s going on in this scene?
• Who else is there with you? (This could be a person, animal, a shape or maybe just a presence.)

Step Five: What’s Happening? Ask your guest(s) why they came. Pay attention to any thoughts, impressions or other clues which pop into your mind. Listen for your message(s) and feel free to ask questions if you need more information or clarification.

• Do they have a name?
• What are you talking about?
• Are you given any special message(s)?

When you’ve gathered all the information you’re able, it’s time to thank your guest(s) and say your goodbyes.  It is important to be thankful for the guidance of divine wisdom and appreciate the gifts you have been offered. Soak up the scene and take in as much information as you can so you can write it down in your notes. When you’re ready, close your eyes for a few minutes and savor what you have just experience. 

When you decide you are ready, go ahead and open your eyes and finish journaling about your meditation experience. Remember, these are your notes.  There is no right and there is no wrong. Each meditation is a personal, intimate one and they cannot be compared. The messages you received are for you.

I would love to hear about your experience and get some feedback, so feel free to send me an email (IntuitiveGoddesse@gmail.com).

New Affirmation:  I AM OPEN TO RECEIVING LOVE AND LIGHT!

Remember; be open to experiencing joy and peace in your life,

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Beyond Illusion

Like most of the country right now, Denver is covered in layers of snow and ice. I’ve always enjoyed the winter here in the Rocky Mountain region, however, by day three of the arctic takeover, I’d reached my limit. As cold as it was, I longed to go out and stand in the sun.

Tired of being cooped up inside, I was looking for any opportunity to escape. The sky was a brilliant robin’s egg blue with a blazing sun beckoning me to come out and play. Looking around, the scene was so irresistibly peaceful and serene. I welcomed the opportunity to get outside and bask in its warmth, so I didn’t think twice – that is, until reality icily slapped me out of my tranquil stupor.

My first hint should have been when I opened the front door, but I didn’t stop there. It wasn’t until I closed the door behind me that I realized my error. The illusion in my mind quickly disintegrated as the blasts of arctic wind sliced through my body like knife-edged ice razors. I was quickly and appreciably reminded that Mother Nature isn’t one to be trifled with.

Chilled to the bone, even though I had properly dressed in layers, it felt like keeping warm was going to be an impossible task! Quickly regretting my decision, I retreated inside and thought it best to observe the beauty of the day behind the protective shielding of walls and windows.  I spent the next several moments warming my frozen self, still gazing lovingly out at the sun, yet realizing it was truly an illusion which would best be enjoyed from inside with a mug of hot chocolate!

That got me to thinking about how beauty in all things can be deceptive. Unfortunately, most folks never learn how to discern a façade from what’s truly lurking underneath. In Sanskrit the word maya means “not that”. It’s important to know there’s always an aspect of truth perpetuated in an illusion, but it’s up to you to look beyond the obvious and see things as they really are.

Going through your day, how often do you look beyond the obvious and dissect what you’re really being told or shown? We’ve all had occasions when we’ve been presented with irresistible opportunities. Even with internal guidance, it’s easy to be led by hopes and dreams instead of focusing on the realties. We’ve all been guilty, at one time or another, of overlooking red flags and warnings because of wanting to believe something so badly.

It’s easy to tell ourselves rationalizing a situation too much causes you to think you’re being set up to fail. Who wants to fail before you’ve even left the starting gate? Not too many folks I know. That can cause you to reach blindly for opportunities, in spite of the potential for deceit.  

The key is to use your intuition. It’s with you all the time and it’s the best barometer for piercing the veil of illusion and getting to the heart of a matter. Let your body tell you what feels good and what doesn’t. If you’re listening, you should be able to tell what part of what you’re being presented with is truthful and then you can earnestly decide what action(s) you should take. As a human lie detector, you’ve got the tools and skills to realistically assess any situation and decide an appropriate course of action. Use what you’ve got and you’ll acquire the success you’re seeking!

New affirmation: I LOOK BEYOND ILLUSION AND ONLY DESIRE TRUTH IN MY LIFE.

Always expect the best outcome! Love and light,

Cheryl
IntuitiveGoddesse