Today’s Tarot

5-3. Easy as 1 – 2 – 3

Ace of Air – Two of Wands/Purity – Two of Water/Sacred Cord and Heart, emotions
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

 

Blessings on this wonderful new day!
A basic message with love from our ‘guidance team’…… Laid out in a Medicine wheel format.

Ace of Air in the east—- new beginnings supported with our positive and intentional thoughts. Prayers and messages are being received … the first step on a new path becomes a reality!

In the south
- our passion, creativity and maybe a bit of coyote to help us get clear on those intentions – remember a laugh can lighten our load – and a bit of play bring joy.

 

In the west
- emotions/inner most feelings —- honoring and expressing the sacred connection to our higher self we infuse more love into every experience and open to both giving and receiving – with a compassion and grace.

In the north
- the wise ones/elders remind us that in everything LOVE is the answer. Listen to the messages of your heart.

‘We’ want you to know just how much you are loved – for the contribution you make to the world and more importantly for continuing to expand into the miracle of Creator’s expression only you can be.

 

It may not always ‘feel this easy’…. so please remember to love yourself – for being you – We do!

 

Ka Lei Aloha Ina Kapuna and Mahalo

~K’ww’L

 

 

 

Love and Blsssngs – K’ww’L


The  Daily Tarot is a brief glimpse into the what may best serve you today.
Shared with the intention of giving you just a taste of insight – contact me for more detail and the opportunity to discover how to best use these insights in YOUR life.

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Today’s Tarot

 

4-17 Love – LOVE – Love

By Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Mother of Earth – Two of Water/Love – Grandmother

 

Each of these cards (all from the Vision Quest deck today) speaks of Love.

Love of ourselves – each other and our planet.
With the compassion of ‘Grandmother’ (Empress in other decks) we can open more fully to accepting life as it is – with gratitude for gifts even when they do not fit what we think we need.

Love begins within the heart – and radiates out – touching all you meet with an energy that grows with each smile. Ground yourself in the knowing that everything is always working out perfectly….. and offering you more opportunities to share your light even through what appear at the moment to be challenges. You have much to offer those around you.

A kind word may provide just what someone else needs to bring a bit of joy to their world.

AND as you share that light of love with others – you attract back to you more opportunity for LOVE. Blsssngs! ~K’ww’L

 

 

4-16. As I AM centered in my truth details work out with ease
By Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Two of Fire/Will – One of Earth/Will – The Heirophant – Blah Blah Blah…..There are many ‘teachers’ in our world – none can compare with our personal internal guidance. Listen to the truth of your heart – and focus on the best of possibilities. Mars is moving forward – as is Mercury ……. Chiron (the wounded healer) is making some interesting alignments also. The universe is opening new doors of opportunity to bring your intentions into reality.Remember – details can work themselves out so getting caught up in the ‘how’ or ‘why’ … the details… is counterproductive.Make choices based on what you DO want to create – and let that story you tell yourself (you know the poor me one) be released with gratitude for what it has taught you.

YOU are the greatest miracle – more rare than any gem – a treasure beyond measure. YOU are the perfect expression of Creator’s light…. here to shine as only you can. BE your best YOU – and watch as the details work out even better than you can imagine.

Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’L

4-14 My Today offers opportunity for transformation

by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

 

Endurance/7 of Fire – The Mountain/8 of Earth – Art – Embrace the darknessYOU are awesome!~Life IS presenting you with all you need to continue growing into the best you can be.Yes – the ‘climb’ requires endurance. The path ‘up’ the mountain…..a time of continuing to stay focused with intention. An opportunity to hold fast and persevere knowing life is about the journey?Yes – there are challenges – transforming our opinions (perception) to allow for a details we cannot control – and accept that we may not understand anyone else’s motivation or perspective … is embracing the ‘darkness’.The ‘Art’ card is ‘Temperance’ in other decks. Life is an alchemical process similar to ‘spinning straw into gold’…. we can only be a ‘victim’ if our choice is to feel like one.Finding our way up/through and past what has not ‘worked’….. with inner confidence and gratitude for the ‘gifts’ we would have missed otherwise, brings a more expansive sense of appreciation for life —and opens us to all that can be even better than this.Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’LI offer private readings and consultations, Reiki sessions and mentoring from 1st level to Master Teacher.  Coaching and readings can be done via Skype or FB video chat. Email meto set up yours.
4-13 My Mind is a powerful tool
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ LowdenLogic/4 of Crystals – Insight/8 of Fire – Brother Wind – Release to be releasedThe Hawaiian Kapunas   have a wonderful way of referring to the creations of the mind. Creating a kind of buffer zone, the mind and body are referred to as such —- the all powerful ‘I AM’… not confused with what the mind is thinking (or the body is feeling).It looks like today may be a day of ‘revisiting’ thoughts — both logical and not. With insight into the universal truth that we must release others from the opinions we may hold towards them – we can release ourselves too.Brother Wind suggests our minds may be ‘spinning’…… with old ‘programs’, past memories and at the same time whirling with ideas and concepts of new possibilities.YES! You have choices- and maybe the first is to remember your first choice is what you allow to fill your head. While I rarely suggest this – it may be time to ask for some assistance from a trusted friend, mentor or teacher—– they can help remind you of a transformational concept or tool to support your intentions.You may find that trusted guide resides within you…..when you take some time to ‘listen’ and ‘remember’.Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’L4-12-12   The calm within

by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Open Channel/1 of Water – 2 of Crystals/Equanimity – 5 of Fire/Stress – This is my story…..

Good Morning – and blsssngs as you open even more to the never-ending stream of life force energy always available.Much is going on in our world which seems to create what we call ‘stress’ — actually ‘stress’ is the story we tell ourselves about what is going on in our world.Let’s play the ‘what if’ game again.
What if — you are always supported in the best possible ways? What if — that ‘ick’ that you tell yourself is ‘ick’ is really bringing you what you need to make important new choices?What if….. yes, we could play that all day – and why not find a new view that might be true and serve you better at the same time?Moon is in capricorn today — not known for ease of emotional expression —maybe a time to journal some of those feelings and ‘spin’ them into a new story?Definitely a day to open our hearts in gratitude and grace… with a bit of compassion for what is not understood.Remember ….. the story we tell ourselves and others may be building the framework for re-creating something similar. … even if it’s not what we want.As the saying goes… “we cannot control the wind —- but we can adjust our sails.
Blsssngs in all your choices – ~K’ww’L
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4-11  My world is a reflection of what I choose to believe
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Inner Order/8 of Earth – 6 of Water/Faith – The Sun – 2 of Worlds/Reflection – In the word….
When we look at the world around us it is through own personal thoughts, beliefs and filters that we interpret what we see.WHAT IF….. what if what you ‘think you see’ — is only your own truth?WHAT IF – your interpretation does not match someone else’ reality?TODAY – I choose to put my own thoughts in ‘order’.I accept, with faith, the perfection in what may appear to be ‘not’.As we open more fully to the possibility that whatever is going on right now IS a process rather than the final result….. we can continue to attract to us all that finds resonance and vibrational harmony with what we believe to be true.Byron Katie suggests we ‘love what is’…… and that we question whether our interpretation based on fear or past memory can be absolutely true.Try ‘spinning’ your interpretation.WHAT IF….. what you think/see/believe are not accurate interpretations but only your ‘take’ on the situation.YOU can shine brighter, feel more fulfilled and walk your path with compassion… when you trust ‘everything is working out perfectly’….
even in those moments when it may appear otherwise.Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’LWithin you are the tools to re-create your experience of life.I offer personal coaching and energy sessions in person, via Skype and FB video chat to best assist you in making new choices and creating the experience of life you desire.  Email me to set up your private consultation.  As an ordained minister I can also help you in co-creating meaningful ceremonies for your wedding, handfasting, spiritual partnership, house blessings and more.
4-10 I choose my perspective
By Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden
Integrity/9 of Wands – The Nadir/5 of Earth – Victim – Shaman

Here we grow again!
The Nadir and Victim bring up energies that could be an opportunity for new understanding.
STAY in your integrity.

REMEMBER you have the wisdom within you to navigate shifts and changes which on the surface may appear to be ‘setbacks’.It is up to each of us to decide how we will process the information and events of our day.

Are you living in your truth – with faith that your best interest is always being served?Are you living in fear that once again…… ahhh yes, those cosmic re-directs we had ‘assumed’ would produce different results than what ‘is’.

We each get to choose how we will interpret, process, feel and believe in response to the world around us.
Could you just for a moment consider that the ‘stuff’ challenging you is actually assisting in your growth? Helping to guide you further into the perfect expression of you?

Find that magykal inner teacher – connect with your unshakable internal compass – be the integrity of who you know you are.

Self Love – clearing anything else away with the light brush of a feather.
Ground yourself knowing it is only our perception and interpretation that suggests you are anything other than the perfection of Creator……. dancing YOUR dance as no one else can.

Blssssngs in all your choices! ~K’ww’L

I AM available to assist you as you rediscover your truth.  Sessions via Skype and FB video chat focus on helping you find better understanding of your now and offering insight and tools to help you choose well as you create your future.  You can  Email Me to set up your private consultation.

 

 

4-9-12 – I trust the ‘now’

By Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

The Small Medicine Wheel – Master Sage of Wands – Great Expectations – Father Fire

As we walk our path life continues to shift and change with new opportunity.
‘Great Expectations’ reminds us that to move forward we must keep our focus on the ‘now’.Living fully and sharing the best of who we are is what will create our next best step.

As ‘masters’ of our creation (life) bringing the passion of our unique gifts to everything we do continues to open the way. When we choose to stay immersed in our past – or attempting to figure out our future- energy is unavailable for creating the best in each now moment.

Take some time today to remember your birthright.

YOU are a spark of the Universe’s expression of love and light.

Wrap your heart in self-acceptance.
Shine with the beauty that is you.
Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’L

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4-6 – Glowing with the flow by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

The High Priestess -  10 of Water/Fountain of Love – Vision Quest – 6 of Earth/Breakthrough
Beautiful insights for this holyday weekend.Embrace your personal spiritual truth .

Each of these cards shows a reaching, opening and connecting with Universal Life Force by whatever name you choose to call it.

There may be a bit of challenge for you to ‘step back’ a bit and relax into your own beliefs… allowing those around you to do the same.

As we share the ONE truth that love is all there is – we can break through to accepting the perfection found in diversity.

I AM the resurrection and the LIGHT.
Within ME is a fountain of love sharing the best of who I AM with everyone I meet.

Many teachers have assisted us in a deeper understanding of our inherent spirit expressing in human form. Each path a spoke on the ‘Wheel of Truth’ – I honor Creator and the diversity of Father/Mother God/dess’s perfection.

 

Add to this spread the Hawaiian Ka Hana Pono Card – ‘Creator’…… YOU ARE. And it is your focus, thoughts and emotions which will create the reality you perceive.

We can only create our own reality —- everyone else is responsible for their interpretation. Embrace the best and bless’d … release the rest and SHINE with the love that IS you

 

 

4-5 I AM open to Guidance
By Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden
Today’s cards: 2 of Water/Sacred cord – Two of Earth/Change – Woman of Wands/Sensor – My precious companionsMy precious companions- guides, angels, kahunas, amaukua, totem animals……. all are available to assist you on your path.With 2 ‘two’s ‘ and the sensitive Woman of wands… you can begin to connect more fully to the stream of consciousness some call ‘guidance’.Allowing emotions and creativity to flow through and empower – with the knowing all is working out perfectly.For every thought/feeling and action there is a response from the world around us….. and guidance can appear in forms you might not imagine.Gratitude and acknowledging synchronicity continues to attract more ‘lucky coincidences’…. and gratitude.Spending Some time creating conscious intentions – via affirmations, prayers and declarations may be a perfect way to ‘share’ your vision with all that will assist you in living that vision.Blssssngs in all your choices – and Ka Lei Aloha Ina Kapuna ~K’ww’LSomething in the way of fully accessing your ‘guides’?  Important choices to make and wanting more insight?   I can help!   Personal sessions available by Skype and FB video chat.  We can set up a session that fits your schedule.  Email for details

April 4 – Here we grow again
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Synthesis/8 of Crystals – Growth/10 of Wands – The Fool – The Shaman/Heirophant and Embrace the Darkness

It’s all about balance….. The Shaman/ your Inner Teacher/Heirophant and The Fool – have much in common as they guide us to integrate what we’ve been learning and grow into expressing ourselves in new ways.According to the Ka Hana Pono – we begin our process of growth by accepting and embracing our most human self….. with compassion and unconditional love.Throughout time, the Shaman’s alchemy of Spirit into earth reality has often planted the seeds of new expansion by way of asking us to accept and integrate our own perception of ‘darkness’.

The experiences which may propel us forward in growth could be re-framed as blessed ‘adventures’ – with value beyond what would be gained without challenge.

Many believe we are ‘here’ to learn and grow as a soul. There is also a concept that those whose actions challenge us the most – offer the life changing ‘lessons’ only a kindred soul could provide.

Blessing the ‘agreements’ we have – with ourselves, others and Creator – even when we are not ‘clear’ on the details of ‘why’ we have chosen them…… growing more fully into trusting the perfection of now.

Connect again with that part of you that ‘knows’ the truth of who you are. The truth that you are Spirit expressing in human form – in all the glorious ways that are uniquely you.

 

Blsssngs in all your choices! ~K’ww’L

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April 3 – I AM and Thank YOU
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ LowdenToday’s Cards: Medicine Woman/High Priestess – Woman of Worlds/Preserver – 9 of Earth/Zenith – The FIVE Thank YOU’s

Focusing on The Five Thank You’s – we can always find one or two things we are grateful for —- when we can discover and claim gratitude for 5 our energy and focus are shifted into a more fulfilling balance.

We have each been nurturing our goals and dreams — protecting, preserving and trusting in the possibility of their fruition.

Imagine – and believe that your intuition is always guiding you to and through everything which supports your highest and greatest good. YOU (we) create more to be thankful for as we release (with a blessing of mahalo) anything which has served its purpose.

Make sure you focus on the positive – wording your thoughts and communications in a manner that support the best (rather than reports less than).

 

Many of us use affirmations to shift our vibration and ‘tune’ us into a wave length that matches what we desire.

 

Today’s suggestion: Create DECLARATIONS – I AM statements. Acknowledge your power to express your perfection – nurture your Spirit and DECLARE sovereignty over your responses to life. I AM – and thank YOU. I AM JOY. I AM Spirit in human form. I AM worthy.

 

AND YES – it can always continue to be even better than this!

Blsssngs in all your choices! ~K’ww’L

Confused about choices you need to make?  At a crossroads in life and needing new tools to move forward on your path?  I offer personal consultations – via Skype and FB video chat.  Together we can access information to assist YOU.  Email me to set up your session. And as always – Blessings to you my friend. You are LOVE and you are LOVED.

 

April 2 – Dancin’ with the Divine
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Today’s Cards:  In the Word – The Clown – The Fool Child – Works/3 of Earth

Apparently we’re to carry yesterday’s April Fool theme into today.
FUN! FUN! FUN! Opening to new possibilities. Taking ourselves lightly.
Spreading a bit of cosmic humor….. always with love and acceptance for our sometimes silly human situations.
The ‘work’ we are here to do can be best served as the story we create in response to ‘what is’ embraces the best, releasing the ‘rest’.Every thought and feeling we choose to ‘entertain’ offers us a new opportunity to trust.

 

Trust that the ‘bigger picture’ is always even better than what we might imagine.
Trust that, as we align with our own joy – Creator can connect us with even more.

Blsssngs in all your choices ~ K’ww’L

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April 1 – Living the Mystery

by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

8 of Fire/Insight – Sage of Crystals/Knower – Hello Lesson Thank You Teacher – The ‘Mystery’
Within you is a great ‘sage’ – a wealth of wisdom and insight ready and willing to assist you on your journey.Around you are the teachers you have ‘called in’ via your thoughts, feelings and intentions – to help you experience all that you came here to discover.
The angel is kneeling with lion and lamb – next to a beautiful celestite sphere of angelic energy….. Gentle strength as we remember our Divinity and accept the blessings our guides and angels want to share.

The strange card bottom left is ‘The Mystery’ —- sharing access to new insight and inspiration. Take some time to ‘connect’ to your higher self – your guides – spiritual practice – or just get out into nature and soak up the peace that passes understanding.

We sometimes forget challenge can propel us past our perceived limitations. Blessing those challenges – ‘spinning’ the story we tell ourselves to remember we each have our own perception…. and maybe, just maybe someone else’s ‘stuff’ is really not to be taken personally.

Open to a new way of ‘seeing’ the beauty of who you are. Allow your inner knowing to honor the best in you – and those around you.
WE are all doing the best we can – Living the Great Mystery

-Blsssngs in all your choices and Joy on Your Journey ~ K’ww’LLife a bit too mysterious for you?  Wondering how to choose your next step in creating Joy on YOUR journey?

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March 31 – Break on through
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden


Breakthrough/7 of worlds – The High Priestess – Eight of Water/Stagnation – One who won’t use the tools
It’s up to YOU. Yes – YOU.Feelin’ a bit ‘stuck’? Wondering why your choices seem to offer so many cosmic ‘re-directs’…. (when the road taken leads somewhere other than what you expected)?
Trying to make sense of other people’s ‘stuff’….. GIVE IT UP. USE THE TOOLS.
The High Priestess is ‘Maga’ (Magyk) and within you is the wisdom you need to choose again.
We can get a bit stubborn when we keep trying and success is yet to be attained.
Kick your spiritual practice up a notch – Forgive what is beyond understanding.
Accept what is outside your control.
Bless your inner ‘compass’ – your intuition, guides, angels and that voice within that await await instruction from you for activation.
Even more powerful than our thoughts – the energy/vibration of our emotions create an attraction point for life experiences —-
Take some time to appreciate each opportunity for a new choice.(hmmm maybe that repeated ‘ick’ – was a choice you can choose to leave behind? and just maybe you don’t even need to understand someone else’s truth? and maybe —you get the idea… maybes are just maybes.)
Blssngs in all the magykal choices that support you and your bless’t life! ~K’ww’LWondering how to make sense out of your possible choices?  At a crossroads and open to intuitive guidance, tools that can help you best choose?Personal sessions available via Skype – email me for more information.

 

 

March 30 – The Bigger Picture
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden
3 of Wands/Nurturing – 8 of Fire/Lightning Path – The Big Medicine Wheel – Self Power
Good Morning – What a wonderful day to be alive!
Today’s cards share Universal Truth we can choose to remember and put to work with each thought entertained with feeling.
In the bottom left corner is a small oyster shell – hematite circled with tiny pearls – a piece of grit, not much more than an irritation – is the seed for growing a luminescent pearl.
As we nurture ourselves – honoring our needs – providing our own acceptance we can allow the bigger picture to come into being.
Each and every one of us has our own challenges – and the opportunity to interact with others in whatever way supports our beliefs.
As we allow guidance from Creator – to open and direct us on our path – and accept that others can only do the same – we re-claim our own power.
Imagine – that somehow in a much bigger picture than you might comprehend in this moment – life is perfection. For you AND for everyone.Imagine – you truly believe in yourself – compassionately releasing self-judgment that is only based on the half truths our human perception ‘sees’.
Imagine – what looks otherwise IS PERFECT…. somehow.Bless and nurture your OWN experience.
KNOW you are loved.
KNOW you have a place in this grand illusion we call life.Maybe that grit rubbing the inside of your ‘shell’ will help you create the treasure you wish to find ‘outside’.

Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’L

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March 29 – I trust joy to create balance in my world
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Good morning!
We are each constantly creating our ‘world’….. as ‘emperor’ of our ‘realm’ we draw to us what best fits in our world —- via our own vibration/thoughts/feelings.

With the huge amount of input we receive in each moment, it is always our choice to perceive what is going on around us with love, trust or something else.

As we trust what we may not be able to understand in the moment – and find gratitude and joy for our blessings – we open ourselves to attracting more opportunity for joy and gratitude.

Each thought and feeling important – even a bit of anger can serve to assist us in determining a choice which better serves our desires.

Trusting that everything ‘comes to pass’…. and nothing comes to stay – there just may be a hidden gift you had not recognized.

A day for a bit of introspection – moon goes into cancer this evening – honor your feelings and emotions – ground yourself in remembering the truth of who you are – that unique and original expression of Divine Spirit… expressing in a human body.
You are light – love – and balance.

Blsssngs in all your choices – yes it can always be even better than this! ~K’ww’L

These tarot spreads are offered as a gift to you.  Each day I ask my guides and intuition to pull cards that speak to what will best assist you on your personal path. I trust you’ll find some insight or inspiration in the words and images.

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March 28 – My focus creates my experience
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Narrowness/9 of crystals – 3 of Wind/Recognition – Spiritual Warrior/Chariot – Fortune and Law of Creation

It’s a simple message – a gentle (or maybe not so) reminder – and more opportunity to connect with our inner passion.
Many of us have ‘grown’ up with the idea that we can diversify – spread ourselves out in a variety of ways – be constantly open to ‘options’….. have a plan ‘b’ – a plan ‘c’ – that may or may not best serve ourselves and/or others.
Today – narrow in on what really brings you joy. Focus on recognizing you have a unique and special purpose in the grand scheme of life.
As we acknowledge and accept OURSELVES – honoring the gifts given us by Creator – and truly recognize our OWN value – the wheel of fortune can spin in support of creating the best possible — yes, even better that ‘this’.
Everything is energy – focus on your inner knowing, trust Creator to make the next perfect connection – shine the light of love on your doubts and fears – and come back to focusing on how it feels to BE the truth of who you ARE.

Blsssngs in all your choices as you co-create all that you can believe… and more.  ~K’ww’L

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March 26 – Let it GROW!
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

The Empress – Still Waters – Growth and Signs

The Empress represents the consummate nurturer. The sweet compassionate feminine energy needed for sustainable growth.

From the ‘still waters’ of our balanced and relaxed emotions – stepping ‘back’ or just not trying to jump forward – we can begin to truly nurture those seeds we’ve been planting.

There are signs all around us – pay attention to what ‘feeds’ your intentions – supports your goals – and honors your personal truth.

Your intuition serves best when we take time ‘out’ from ‘doing’ and remember to ‘BE’.

YES – we are each growing into our best expression of who we are. Honoring the process, nurturing our spirit with gratitude for our blessings – though the seeds we’ve planted may still be covered with soil —- the process has begun!

Blsssngs in all your choices! ~K’ww’L

 

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The Moon – Compassion – 5 of Water/Spilling – Woman of Air

March 25 – Compassion begins with ME
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

The Moon – 5 of Water/Spilling – Mother Air and Compassion.
As an archetype – the moon represents the watery world of our own personal emotions.
Our hopes and fears, our dreams and desires.

Today’s cards show us how important it is to allow all that no longer serves us to be emptied – from our thoughts and our imagination. 5 of water reminds us that to fill ourselves ‘full’ — we need the space no longer taken up holding regrets like  woulda, shoulda and coulda.

Mother Air – asks us to use our powerful mind, activate our thoughts – and combine them with a never-ending compassion; for ourselves and others. Loving the unique spirit that is ‘you’ —- and opening space for more joy.

The ‘apatite’ heart at the bottom left – empowering our communication – again, with self and others – to be clear and loving….. anything else gently wafted away on the wings of pure white feathers.

Blsssngs on this beautiful day – YOU are Love and YOU are Loved. ~ K’ww’L

 

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March 24 – I trust change
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Change – Cause and Effect – Trust and Pleasure
Yes – we all know that ‘change’ is the one constant in life.
Earth and Worlds are the practical, physical world energies suggesting action and results for those actions.  Water – our emotions – our joy, faith, trust and the energy which creates a resonance for attracting the results we want.

Shifting, growing and adapting begins with allowing ourselves new attitudes, beliefs and perceptions.

The six of water is also ‘faith’ in some decks – so we have trust and faith – in the process of cause/effect KNOWING and especially FEELING that the seeds will sprout – with our attention and intention…. or without it.

Today I choose to pay attention to the seeds I plant (thoughts, words, actions) knowing if I plant them with joy – water them with faith and trust —- that harvest Chip speaks of is always in Divine Right Order
and blooming with fulfilling opportunity.

YES – life can always be better than this – I AM open to discovering how AND I AM grateful for my blessings NOW.  ~K’ww’L

Comments:
looks like the Gebo rune, tied together with Jera… prepare your field, sow your seeds, tend your soil, reap your harvest, you will be blessed with Gifts, appreciate them! not a bad way to go about life, either! – Chip

Two of Earth. cause and effect. MaryKate and I drumming for our Guides last night in our drum loop. Taking pleasure in drumming together, and trusting answers will come. – Nima

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March 23 – Dancin’ With De’light’
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

The Sun – Birth of Light/3 of Fire – Synergy/6 of Worlds and Loving Playfulness…..

Everything is energy.
What a great day to BE de-light. Dolphin appears to remind us we can play in the depths of our watery emotions AND pop back to the surface to dance on the waves of life.

Yes, birth can be filled with transformation – and you continue to receive the insight and tools you need – just when you need them. That’s synergy.

Love, Joy, embracing the sun/son/creator within you.

Gratitude for your intuition and awareness consistently guiding through and to
what best serves, supports and assists you on your path. … AND sharing the best of who you are with a world hungry for delight.
Dance – dearest one Dance! ~K’ww’L

 

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March 22 – New Moon – Daily Tarot
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Computer issues are now resolved!  Yes!
The Star – The Universe – Resurrection – Acceptance and Loving Playfulness.

Today’s new moon just after the Spring Equinox – potent time for allowing the outer world to reflect our inner passions.

Rebirth your joy – with a balanced acceptance of ‘what is’ – along with planting the new seeds of what you desire. New moons are a great time to revisit or revise your goals.

These cards suggest there may be something a bit new to take into consideration. A little different ‘spin’, an added detail (or letting go of what no longer serves).

We each have our own path – the Star lights our way in even the most challenging darkness – AND today is about opening to accepting and celebrating more of your own personal truth.

The Universe is welcoming your new ‘vibe’…. and ready to respond to your gratitude with more of what you focus on.

Take some time to play – share a smile with someone who needs it
- and remember… YOU are Spirit expressing as the passionate, creative human only you can be! Blsssngs in all your choices!  ~K’ww’L

 

 

March 20 – SHINE! – Daily Tarot
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Happy Equinox -
The Sun – The Star – Vision Quest – Pilikia/Problems, troubles and Mea, Mea, Mea/Blah Blah Blah

Cards filled with the promise of ‘light’.  Yes – the promise of light.
Your guides want you to know there is a light
— and yes – it IS a train – at the end of the tunnel……..It’s not moving.
Just waiting.  AND YOU have the ticket to board …. when you realize ‘problems’ are not situations… only ‘attitudes’ and choices of perception.

Yes – it may feel as if you’ve been or are being ‘tested’ beyond your ability to respond….. that is how growth happens.

It is truly time to stop with the blah blah blah ….and infusing your now with energy of the past – It serves no positive purpose to continue telling that story.

There is much support for you – as you continue to open your heart and accept the unique light filled perfection of human expression that is you – keep asking Creator how it can be even better than this.

Today’s cards offer a constant infusion of ‘light’ to guide you — the sun, always shining even if beyond a bit of water vapor – and the star -even in the dark of night.

Spend a bit of time outside — touch your hands to mother earth – and stretch them out to father sky – welcome spring!    Blsssngs in all your choices! ~K’ww’L

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March 19 = Daily Tarot

by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Good Morning! 8 of Fire/Wands/Lightning Path – E Homai/Return Me – Harvest/9 of Worlds and The Sun.

New connections – to your own truth and spirituality.
3 of these cards illustrate the co-creative power available as our thoughts and feelings create an almost electric connection allowing fuller access to the energy supporting us in our personal evolution.

Having learned much about who you are as a spiritual being – the vibration you send out is met through the laws of attraction – by what you are wanting.

Your clarity, gratitude, self-love, experience and grace transmute what was once just an unfocused desire —- infusing your actions with purpose – in direct response to your own reaching out.

Our ‘harvest’ is only limited by what we believe to be possible.
Continuing to embrace the universal truth that it CAN always be better than this —- hand in hand with the All That Is —- powers up the possibilities.
Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’L

           Today’s Affirmation:
I open myself to receiving all that serves my highest and greatest good. 

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March 18 – Daily Tarot
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Medicine Woman – Magician – Learner – Still Waters and ‘The Big Picture’…..

YES! I AM the author/creator/expert/magician/medicine woman —– constantly creating my experience of life.

Whether consciously or otherwise. The ‘Big Picture’ speaks to our ability to accept and allow life’s amazing variety.

Often there is an important concept shared in situations and/or relationships that challenge us.

Our guides and angels assist in ‘setting up’ gentle reminders and opportunities to trust ourselves, our intuition and honor our needs and desires. These ‘lesson’s are for our soul growth, reappearing until we are complete with the fullness of new awareness.

Taking time to step back a bit – and re-discover the balance within…. and bless what we do not understand — releasing our dependance on needing to control what is outside ourselves.

Gently accepting our own feelings, honoring our intuition, and remembering that our reality can only be the interpretation of our own perceptions.

The truth is that you are the expression of Creator — in human form – having human experiences – with other humans.

Consider choosing to give yourself a time out – to be ‘with’ your spiritual self – loving your inner child – respecting your continued best efforts – and shining as the spark of light you are. Blsssngs in all your choices! ~K’ww’L

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March 17 – Daily Tarot
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Good Morning! Self Power – Ace of Cups – The Universe and Inner Peace.

The Hawaiian Ka Hana Pono card – Self power speaks to our inherent gifts of intuition, creativity, healing and more.

Embracing ourselves – Loving ourselves – accepting these gifts as we continue to ‘be’ and ‘be’come more in tune with ourselves and our world…..

Inner peace and balance – honoring our sacred self – and offering our inner child the stability of unconditional love.

We look for love from the world around us – take some time today to re-discover the love within you… and the Universe responds with more than you can imagine.

 

Yes – YOU are LOVE. Remember. ~K’ww’L

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March 16 – Daily Tarot
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Good Morning! 2 of Crystals – 2 of Earth – The Lightning Path/8 of Fire and Blah, Blah, Blah

First – yes – I desire these photos to be clearer.
AND…….. Today brings you the energy of balance and change.

Crystals are ‘mental’ energy and earth is the stable grounded energy which can plant the seeds of our desires.

It may seem as if ‘lightning’ has struck – some ‘aha’ moment, concept or possibly a major shift in your perception or perspective. (it’s all OK – even the stuff that challenges your status quo)……

Remembering that we create what we choose to focus on – be very aware of the ‘story’ and the details of your self-talk (and how you present that story to others).

Maybe it is time to release a bit more of what doesn’t serve you.  At least beginning to see it in a new light and quit with the endless mental review in attempts to figure it out – or find the sense in things which may not make any sense at all.

We are each on our own path. Cut through the ‘old story’ and put your heart and mind to work allowing life to offer you up ‘even better than this’……

Blsssngs in all your choices – ~K’ww’L

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March 15 – Daily Tarot

Good Morning! Four of Wands – Four of Wind – Ace of Fire – and Heart/Emotions….

Great cards with a message! YOU have accomplished much – the fours always signify some foundational strength/accomplishment that supports you in the now.

They also bring the energy of moving forward towards a ‘next’ step ….. and the Ace of Fire blesses us with the energy to do that.

The energy referred to is our emotions and our thoughts. Physical energy may or may not be on the upswing right now…… and employing positive thoughts and creating the ‘feeling’ we want can be just as powerful as our day progresses.

Some time spent journaling, meditating and/or simply finding gratitude for the incredible blessings sometimes taken for granted…. great tools for ‘being’ the vibration that attracts more opportunity for personal peace and self-love.

YES! Embrace with confidence that you are the master of your world… beginning with your thoughts and feelings. Know that you are guided by your intuition and Creator — as you continue to not only reach for but accept all that is and all that can always be even better than this.

Blsssngs in all your choices- Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and Mahalo ~K’ww’L

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Today’s Tarot
March 14 – 2012 by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Eight of Earth – Life Force(Karma/Strength) – Man of Worlds(King of Pentacles) Eight of Fire (Insight) and Victim.
YES – we are each, in our own way, creating the path ‘up’ our personal ‘mountain’.
Life Force – Karma – Strength are the innermost energies which support us as we continue to evolve into best expression of self.
Continuing to gain clarity regarding what you want to create, the journey is not always easy but worth every step.I did nothing unusual while taking this photo.
AND the ‘fracture’ running through the right side offers ‘insight’ as to what may be ‘mucking up’ yours.We are constantly receiving ‘feedback/messages/insight/information’ from the ‘outside’ world.Success is as much about our perception and perspective (actually more) of that information as it is the people or situations themselves.
Our most fulfilling achievement can only be supported and maintained when we use what feels or appears to be negative – to inspire with insight.We ‘fracture’ our Life Force- if the choice is made to step into beliefs that claim we are ‘victim’.
AS we can accept what we cannot control as ‘OK’… and just ‘Let it Be’ — we choose to focus our energy towards positive possibilities.There is a point at which the ‘poor me’ attitude becomes too much to continue. It is not true anyway – so why not choose to embrace the best and forgive the rest?These ‘lessons’ just may be a fundamental step as you grow into  all that is even better than this.
Blsssngs in all your choices ~K’ww’L
 

 

March 13 – 2012
Today’s Tarot

GOOD MORNING!
Life Force – The Universe – I AM Spirit Greatness and Confusion….. How can it be even better than this?

YOU – yes, YOU – are getting better all the time at recognizing the TRUTH of your own perfection.

Build on the solid knowing of your human divinity – and the Grace of Spirit expressing as and through YOU.

Today may offer moments that give you a glimpse of ‘opposing’ concepts. What a gift to stand in your I AM power, fully supported on your path – AND be able to consider alternative views.

There is no thing that can stand in the way of our highest good – though today may show you ways you could choose to think otherwise.

As we think and feel we attract the vibration of those thoughts and feelings. A bit of compassion and allowing for what ‘confuses’ to be just another thought or another perspective.

You decide what is true for you – and these cards are a welcome reminder as we open to all the Universe can share. Blssssngs in all your choices – ~K’ww’L
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March 12, 2012

I AM strong as harmony lights my path

Today’s Tarot – March 12-2012
by Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden

Strength supported by Harmony- The Sun ‘shining’ as we find ‘Victory’ in our ‘Fear’.

While it is tempting to fill this reading with well known sayings — I’ll do my best in sharing more than what you’ve been telling yourself. It is the energy of the ‘truth’ in each card that assists in acknowledging more of our own perfection.

FEAR – has a place in our evolution. As we open to acceptance that our reality is our interpretation of what we believe and what we believe about what we see…… we can choose a kind of victory (forgiveness of our judgments – compassion for what is not understood in the now moment).

Detaching ourselves from expectations (both present and future) frees up our creative energy for conscious creation of our next steps on our path. Harmony creates strength….. or if that doesn’t yet make sense … ‘dis’harmony only creates more. Finding a way to truly embrace that whatever it is … is ‘OK’.

Maybe not ok from where you’re observing right now, but in the grander scheme of things- OK. It is when we free up our focus to truly see and feel ‘ok’ – that we can move forward with the inner knowing that neither we, nor anyone else was actually ‘wrong’. If not ‘wrong’ it becomes easier to make new choices with fresh energy and renewed motivation.

Life is filled with endless creative energy – choosing to focus on possibilities – and open to that unlimited vibe – we attract and can experience more than we might imagine. How does it get even better than this? That may be the question that opens you to discovering new ‘answers’ ^?^ Blsssngs ~K’ww’L

Kathy ‘Whyte Wynde’ Lowden has been sharing insight from the Tarot and a variety of other Divination tools for over 30 years.  Her life has opened a path to study and embrace many Spiritual Traditions and the Universal Truths they share.  Weaving Reiki, Reconnections, Hawaiian Ho’Oponopono, and other energy modalities into her ‘work’ – her motivation is to assist you in creating your ‘Bless’d’ Life.

 

 

Daily Tarot – 3-11-12

Good Morning!
Six of wind/Clarity – The Hermit – Six of Water/Pleasure and Entangle, engage……. Mental Clarity….
your thoughts. YOUR thoughts and the opportunity to sort through them a bit in time spent with your own sacred self.

YOU and only you can choose what you wish to ‘engage’ in today.

There may be something – a situation or person – that ‘seems’ to be trying to limit those choices. They can actually be of assistance, in a backwards sort of way – as you choose instead to discover and honor your personal feeling of joy and allow them their ‘stuff’… without getting caught up in it.

A dose of ‘forgiveness’….. for ourselves, our perceptions and for others —-as a whole we humans are always doing the best we can and that includes you.

Go easy on your self talk – Remember what you tell yourself and what you feel are strong attractors for creating what you will experience.

Be clear your intentions include shining as the bright light you are…. fulfilled, nourished and successful.
Blsssngs in all your choices, ~K’ww’L

I AM There

by James Dillet Freeman

I am there

“You cannot see me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear me, …yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel me, yet I am the power at work in your hands…

I am at work, though you do not understand my ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize my works.

I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.

Yes I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need me, I am there.

Even if you deny me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.

I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you and you are in me.

Only in your mind can you feel separate from me, for only in your mind are the mists of “yours” and “mine”.

Yet only in your mind can you know me and experience me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.

When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing but I can do all.

And I am all.

Though you may not see good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in me does the world have meaning; only out of me does the world take form; only because of me does the world go forward.

I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.

I am the love that is the law’s fulfilling.
I am assurance.
I am peace.
I am oneness.
I am the law that you can live by.
I am the love that you can cling to.
I am your assurance.
I am your peace.
I am one with you.
I am.

Though you fail to find me, I do not fail you.

Though your faith in me is unsure, my faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.

Beloved, I am there.”

James Dillet Freeman

Riding the Cosmic Waves

Blessings to you as you discover your new balance and
Ride the Cosmic Waves……..

[E] ach will be called to where they are most needed.
There is opportunity for a letting loose of the old chains holding us stuck in what no longer serves ourselves or others.

We will be supported and are to follow the direction and guidance that can flow as we stay in love,
follow the energy, and trust that the next step appears as we move into all we are here to be and share.

[T] here is no reason to fear my dear one.

This is the plan and we are here to be a part of this incredible change. The angels stand with us. Their wings holding us gently – drying our tears and cheering with us as we realize the truth. Our guides, mentors and teachers share in the process – as we step into our agreements and follow our hearts’ true calling.

 

PAY ATTENTION
Follow your heart.
There is a reason for all those things which until now did not make sense

AWAKEN – it’s time

You have held these thoughts and dreams through lifetimes… and now
it’s time  dear human angels.   ‘We’ will help you know how.

Take hold of your faith.
Dry your tears.
Clear your mind.

For the future no longer means searching to find that purpose dear soul
The ‘seeds’ have  been planted and continue to grow.

With each breath in each moment your true being shows.

Blessings in ALL Your Choices ~ K’ww’L


Reach For Your Star

Reach For YOUR Starby Kathy ‘Miller’ Lowden

[P] lease take the opportunity to read the words of Og Mandino – an author who excelled in motivating individuals to become their best and greatest selves. Though is works were published in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s and many of us may have put those books on a back shelf, in a box, or even given them away – their messages speak to the reality and possibility of choosing who and what we want to be. Available at most bookstores or online – do a search for ‘Og Mandino’ – you may be truly touched by the sincerity and simplicity he used to bring Truth to millions.

We tend to allow some of our greatest teachers to slip into a no man’s land of thrift store book shelves, continuing our search for brightly illustrated covers and trendy titles…. Mr. Mandino will not disappoint you with  his easy reading style and charm.
Og Mandino, an amazingly talented motivational speaker and writer  influenced the lives of many through his timeless tales. Most popular of his works have been “The Greatest Salesman in the World”  “The Greatest Secret in the World”,  “The Greatest Miracle in the World” and “The Choice”.  The following are excerpts from “The Gift of Acabar” written by Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye and published by Bantam Books. It is my understanding that, as this is being reproduced for educational purposes, and to spark new/renewed interest in  the wisdom of Mr. Mandino’s books, there is no violation of copywrite laws. Please visit your local bookstore, Amazon.com, Ebay.com, or any of the number of other locations where you can purchase Mr. Mandino’s books. They hold inspiration which has changed the lives of millions.

The Gift of Acabar

is the story of a young lapland lad, faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, who believes in a dream and ‘catches a star’, ‘his’ star. While many have reprinted portions of Mandino’s ‘Greatest’ series, little has been done with this moving story.

It is time that changed.

“Thank you, Star Acabar, thank you!  How wonderful you are to travel all the way down here just to help me warm and light our cabin during this terrible time!”

“Little man, I did not come for that – although I am willing to serve you in that capacity also, if you wish.
Actually, I have come with a gift for you… a gift that will be more valuable than a little temporary light and heat for you cabin.”

“Gift? I don’t see it.”

[A]  thunderous laugh shook the star tree. “My gift is not wrapped in pretty paper and tied with a ribbon, if that’s what you’re looking for, Tulo, just be patient and I’ll try to explain.”
“Earth people still have much to learn. However, for reasons we have never questioned, of all the planets with life in the entire universe, earth is the only one where people have been given a very special power: the power of choice. Only here, no matter how desperate your circumstances may be, are you allowed to influence your own destiny through the choices you make. Here you can choose to be kind or hateful, courageous or cowardly, rich or poor, lazy or industrious, sinful or holy … and of course suffer the consequences or reap the rewards for your actions. No one has ever been born on this planet without that power since the days of the Garden of Eden.”

[A] cabar’s light pulsated rapidly. “Well, ever since those two made the wrong choices we have watched your actions down here with great interest… and disappointment. When confronted with two choices people usually make the wrong  one. Although  there have been millions, through the centuries, who have used their power wisely, the majority choose to spend so much of their precious allotment of their life feeling sorry for themselves that they have no time to enjoy the paradise that was created here.”

More wisdom from the star Tulo captured with his kite….

“Nothing is too good to be true. That’s the same kind of pity we’ve been hearing for thousands of years from just about every part of this planet. You earth people are certainly fortunate that not everyone chooses to give up in the face of adversity, or you would have all disappeared a long time ago. And what do you plan to do about your debt?”

[S] urprised by the star’s harsh words, Tulo responded defiantly, “Debt? I owe no one, not even LaVeeg!”

“Ah, but you do, little man! Along with the power of choice you received the most precious gift our Creator can bestow: the spark of life. With it came an obligation to apply your own special talents, whatever they may be, to leave this world a better place than you found it. Billions of humans have failed in this obligation and wasted their lives. On the other hand, if you use your talent and repay your debt -”

Tulo could not contain himself. “What will happen, what will happen, Star Acabar?”

“Repay your debt, give something of yourself to your world each day, and your life here will be filled with harmony and satisfaction and love, followed by a joyful eternity in the Kingdom of Forever.”

Tulo frowned. “I have never heard of the Kingdom of Forever.:

“I know you haven’t. Earth people are still infants when it comes to universal knowledge. Look up, son! Look directly over your head.:

For the first time in more than a week the stars suddenly became visible. Tulo stared into the heavens and waited for Acabar’s next words.
The story continues as Acabar points out stars in the sky and calls them by the names of people who have shared their gifts with humanity.

“It is not necessary that you be wealthy or famous or a genius to fulfill your own destiny. All that is asked is that you use whatever gifts you have to the best of your ability. If your skill is with a hammer, build! If you have a knack with a hoe, plant! If you are happy on the water, fish! If a pen does your bidding, Write!

As Tulo listens, he feels Acabar is making fun of him. His life is so dificult, he cannot see the possibility of following the star’s advice.  The star continues on “There are other stars up there, stars like Beethoven, who was deaf.. Milton, who was blind… and Lincoln, who lived in terrible poverty, far worse than yours.  Hear me, Tulo!  Adversity is not a curse, it is a blessing. The brightest stars in heaven are those who have been tested in the furnace of tribulation.

[A] s the writer of this article, I must inform you it is now after 11:58 pm of the night before I must deliver Voice of Choices to the printers…. an hour and a half drive, beginning at 6:30 am tomorrow morning- then on to my ‘day job’. The magazine was ‘done’ except for final touches to the cover. I sat to read a book and take a break.

The book, by one of my favorite authors, was “The Gift of Acabar”  I know there is someone who will read this that desperately needs it RIGHT NOW. So I have removed the article that filled this space – to share with you just a brief glimpse into the classic writings of a best-selling author many have all but forgotton.

The Greatest Salesman in the World

[T] he following is from Mr. Mandino’s book, The Greatest Salesman in the World.  Again, my intent is to inspire you to read his complete book. There are 10 scrolls woven into   this  story. Each teach but one way. Failure is man’s inability to reach his goals in life, whatever they  may be. In truth, the only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey which precedeth all others is—I will form good habits and become their slaves.

[A] s a child I was slave to my impulses; now I am slave to my habits, as are all grown men. I have surrendered my free will to the years of accumulated habits and the past deeds of my life have already marked out a path which threatens to imprison my future. My actions are ruled by appetite, passion, prejudice, greed, love, fear, environment, habit, and the worst of these tyrants is habit. Therefore, if I must be a slave to habit, let me be a slave to good habits. My bad habits must be destroyed and new furrows prepared for good seed.

I will form good habits and become their slave.

And how will I accomplish this difficult feat? Through these scrolls, it will be done, for each scroll contains a principle which will drive a bad habit from my life and replace it with one which will bring me closer to success. For it is another of nature’s laws that only a habit can subdue another habit. So, in order for these written words to perform their chosen task, I must discipline myself with the first of my new habits which is as follows;

I will read each scroll for thirty days in this prescribed manner, before I proceed to the next scroll.

THE SCROLL MARKED I

[T] oday I begin a new life. Today I shed my old skin which hath, too long, suffered the bruises of failure and the wounds of mediocrity. Today I am born anew and my birthplace is a vineyard where there is fruit for all.

Today I will pluck grapes of wisdom from the tallest and fullest vines in the vineyard, for these were planted by the wisest of my profession who have come before me, generation upon generation.

Today I will savor the taste of grapes from these vines and verily I will swallow the seed of success buried in each and new life will sprout within me. The career I have chosen is laden with opportunity yet it is fraught with heartbreak and despair and the bodies of those who have failed, were they piled one atop another, would cast its shadow down upon all the pyramids of the earth.

[Y] et I will not fail, as the others, for in my hands now hold the charts which will guide me through perilous waters to shores which only yesterday seemed but a dream. Failure no longer will be my payment for struggle. Just as nature made no provision for my body to tolerate pain neither has it made any provision for my life to suffer failure. Failure, like pain, is alien to my life. In the past I accepted it as I accepted pain. Now, I reject it and I am prepared for wisdom and principles which will guide me out of the shadows into the sunlight of wealth, position, and happiness far beyond my most extravagant dreams until even the golden apples in the Garden of Hesperides will seem no more than my just reward.

Time teaches all things to be who lives forever but I have not the luxury of eternity. Yet, within my allotted time I must practice the art of patience for nature acts never in haste. To create, the olive, king of all trees, a hundred years is required. An onion plant is old in nine weeks. I have lived as an onion plant. It has not pleased me. Now I wouldst become the greatest of olive trees and, in truth, the greatest of salesmen.

[A] nd how will this be accomplished? For I have neither the knowledge nor the experience to achieve greatness and already I have stumbled in ignorance and fallen into pools of self-pity. The answer is simple. I will commence my journey unencumbered with either the weight of unnecessary knowledge or the handicap of meaningless experience. Nature already has supplied me with knowledge and instinct far greater than any beast in the forest and the value of experience is overrated, usually by old men who nod wisely and speak stupidly.

In truth experience teaches thoroughly yet her course of instruction devours  men’s  years so the value of her lessons diminishes with the time necessary to acquire her special wisdom. The end finds it wasted on dead men. Furthermore, experience is comparable to fashion; an action that proved successful today will be unworkable and impractical tomorrow.

[O] nly principles endure and these I now possess, for the laws that will lead me to greatness are contained in the words of these scrolls. What they will teach me is more to prevent failure than to gain success, for what is success other than a state of mind? Which two, among a thousand wise men, will define success in the same words; yet failure is always described but one way. Failure is man’s inability to reach his goals in life, whatever they  may be. In truth, the only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey which precedeth all others is—I will form good habits and become their slaves.

[A] s a child I was slave to my impulses; now I am slave to my habits, as are all grown men. I have surrendered my free will to the years of accumulated habits and the past deeds of my life have already marked out a path which threatens to imprison my future. My actions are ruled by appetite, passion, prejudice, greed, love, fear, environment, habit, and the worst of these tyrants is habit. Therefore, if I must be a slave to habit, let me be a slave to good habits. My bad habits must be destroyed and new furrows prepared for good seed.

I will form good habits and become their slave.

[A] nd how will I accomplish this difficult feat? Through these scrolls, it will be done, for each scroll contains a principle which will drive a bad habit from my life and replace it with one which will bring me closer to success. For it is another of nature’s laws that only a habit can subdue another habit. So, in order for these written words to perform their chosen task, I must discipline myself with the first of my new habits which is as follows;

I will read each scroll for thirty days in this prescribed manner, before I proceed to the next scroll………

The Great Invocation

Your Gift to YOU

Blessings -Voice of Choices’ Story

I’m often asked about the history of Voice of Choices. How did it get started? What is my background/training? What have I done to encourage and steward the magazine’s growth?

The answers are simple and reflect a willingness to continue living in acknowledgement of the ‘Power of Love’.  Almost 5 years ago, while looking for a personal definition of my purpose in life and offering a weekly Reiki Circle, I created a flyer to give to those attending,.  In high school I had been editor of the school newspaper so it was easy enough to put together a little fold-over peice of paper with some nice pictures and relevant information that could go home with the participants at the Reiki Circle.

While I was satisfied with assisting others on their personal healing journeys, I knew there was a wealth of information available which could offer so many more choices than what I was able to teach.  The flyer became a newsletter.

As I continued to refine the definition of ‘my purpose’ I discovered how much I truly enjoyed sharing information.With a   core belief that life is filled with endless possibilities and a myriad of choices, it became my passion to publish a sampling of articles which offer glimpses into alternatives in self-development, personal empowerment and spirituality without the boundaries often accompanying organized religion.

I have watched as thousands of lives are touched by the power of love  expressed in the articles featured each month. For me it has been an incredible journey. Beginning  with little more than an idea, it hasn’t always been easy to trust  that employing my interests, talents and intuition  and following  my passion could or would be enough.  Without formal training   ‘society’ could easily have convinced me to get another ‘regular’ job.  Yet, with a resume’ including the variety mine does, I had never found employment which truly inspired me. There was always something missing and I would often try to convince my employer to let me create promotional materials (ads, business cards, and even a website) as an oulet for my desire to be creative.
What I am learning through Voice of Choices is the amazing results possible when we tap into the Power of Love.  This month’s articles provide
inspiration and information you may find useful as you choose Love. Surrendering to Love, Being Gentle With Yourself, Honoring who you are and what you feel you have to offer the world  blesses humanity with your unique and individual talents in a way which empowers you and others. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Simple enough, Right? Sure.

In everyday life, no matter what direction our path takes, we constantly have the choice to remember the Power of Love. A little story illustrates the point.

A few weeks ago  I responded to an email about an upcoming workshop. Impressed by the content and intention of the group’s website,  I contacted them about  running an article. Easy enough? But the process became a little more complicated when I realized the information I had provided was not clearly understood.

Complications increased as this month’s deadling/lifeline rapidly approached and the details necessary for best representing their work became another set of  ‘tasks’ that had to be done at the last minute.  Throw into the mix a complete difference in communication styles, and the energy of a double gemini trying to get everything done. Or should I say, trying to get everything done perfectly and on time.

Thankfully a third party stepped in and we were all able to appreciate each other’s place in the overall picture. I was made aware that my frustration, which had manifested  as an energy beyond some people’s comfort zone,  was matched by that felt by the author. For a moment in time it seems we were both feeling inadequate – yet the expression of our  frustration was very different for each of us and it was only by returning to the Power of Love that resolution was reached.

In times of challenge, when we may revert to past patterns or hear old tapes playing in our mind, it is most important to find our connection to Love.  When details and specifics almost seem to  dictate a necessity for fear, that is the time to use The Power of Love and hold onto faith.

Each opportunity to expand and improve our response to challenge brings us a step closer to balance, a breath closer to peace. I am grateful that my purpose continues to allow expansion of  my interpersonal and business skills. I am grateful for my own increasing patience, tolerance and love  towards myself and others as I continue to solidify new and more effective attitudes and behaviors – based in and empowered by the most creative force in our world…… Love.