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7Aug

Soul Reading, Pt. 4: Aura reading…

aura

The 4th and final part of my soul reading described the colors and meaning of my auric field:
Finally, your aura read. The aura around your 3rd eye is fushia. This means: Positive and pure energy. Emotional tension. Preparation for change. This tells me that you are in a state of spiritual transition.
The aura around your body starts out Emerald green. This is your Etheric body aura and it extends out between 2-4 inches from the physical body is usually a shade of blue.  The Etheric Body is the Etheric Map for the physical body holding the complete template of the Physical. When there is an imbalance in the Etheric Body the physical body will be directly impacted and be out of balance also. This means: Attracts love, and fertility. Money, Prosperity and Wealth. Peace of mind. This tells me that you are in good faith. Things tend to go well for you. WHile you may have some stress you have a lot to be happy about too.
The aura then becomes Green in color. This is your Emotional Body aura and it extends out a further 4-6 inches from the Etheric Body, it’s quite colourful with a wispy cloud look. This is where we store our emotions and these can reflected back to us in the physical from here until we learn to heal them.
The color means: Creates balance of energy. Heals the heart. Helps us overcome a fear of giving, and sharing. Assists adaptability. Promotes reconciliation, harmony, and balance. Peaceful thoughts. Renewal. A symbol of fertility and growth. Represents abundance, vitality, nature, success, good luck, and beauty. The most restful colour for the human eye. This tells me that again you have a peaceful way about you and things tend to go well for you.
The aura then becomes a canary yellow. This is your Mental Body aura and it extends another 4-6 inches from the Emotional Body and can be yellow or bluish in colour. The Mental body holds our thought processes and when we are generating negative thought patterns, the colour of the aura in this layer will change to a darker, muddier yellow. The color means: Intuition. Enlightened intellect. Represents playfulness. Gaiety. Joy, Merriment. This tells me that you are again a very cheerful person ^^
The aura then changes to an iridescent green. This is your  Causal body or Astral body aura. It is also known as the Spiritual Body aura and extends out another 4-6 inches from the Mental Body and highly coloured and rather beautiful, like Jacobs coat of many colours [perhaps this was what was being seen] the Spiritual Body is the connecting layer between the lower 4 bodies and the higher [including the physical] and the higher light bodies and it is also the Body where we hold love for ourselves, family and friends. When we are truly more accepting of ourselves a light pink hue may be seen. The color means: Very friendly, A charitable nature.  This tells me that you are a good person, you tend to see the good in all and want to help others as well.
The next layer becomes a Chatruese. This is your Etheric Template aura and it extends out another 2-4 inches from the Spiritual Body.  This is the mirror double of the Etheric Body holding the negative space of the Etheric Body. In this layer we align with the Divine Will and encouraged to speak our Truth willingly and live accordingly. The color means: Confidence, Prosperity, Travel and Growth.  This tells me that you are coming into your own. You don’t hold a lot of negativity which is a good thing.
The next layer I see is an peach color. This is your Celestial Light Body aura and it is a deeper shade of pink than the Spiritual Body and is the layer of universal love and compassion.  It is here we learn to love mankind and devote ourselves to a greater understanding and forgiveness of all.  This layer encourages us to realise and live with the knowledge that we are all connected and fear cannot exist if Love is all there is. The color means: Represents empathy and harmony. Gentle Strength, Protection, Confidence, and Communication. Secret desires. Heightens attraction. This tells me that you truly are in alignment with how this layer is supposed to be. keep up with the good work.
The next and last layer is your Ketheric Template aura and is usually seen as Gold Light, which is in fact a fine web [rather like a rutilated quartz].  This web is the web of our reality and creativeness.  When we connect with this layer it allows us to see reality and the Divine Order of All, giving a deeper understanding of the lessons and lessening the illusion of separation.
****  I ended the cleansing and reading with a closing prayer in thanks to all who helped. We created another shield for you, this one is angelic light that will not let darkness pierce through. Think of this when you get into negative spots, and allow it “eat” the negativity coming towards you. The shield since it is angelic light is maintaned by the angels and does not need to be recharged or redone. It is yours for as long as you are in your phsyical body :)  The energy from this clearing may affect you for several days afterwards. There will be changes, some subtle, some not so subtle. Drink plenty of water and continue to ground yourself as needed :)

The 4th and final part of my soul reading described the colors and meaning of my auric field:

Finally, your aura read. The aura around your 3rd eye is fushia. This means: Positive and pure energy. Emotional tension. Preparation for change. This tells me that you are in a state of spiritual transition.

The aura around your body starts out Emerald green. This is your Etheric body aura and it extends out between 2-4 inches from the physical body is usually a shade of blue.  The Etheric Body is the Etheric Map for the physical body holding the complete template of the Physical. When there is an imbalance in the Etheric Body the physical body will be directly impacted and be out of balance also. This means: Attracts love, and fertility. Money, Prosperity and Wealth. Peace of mind. This tells me that you are in good faith. Things tend to go well for you. WHile you may have some stress you have a lot to be happy about too.

The aura then becomes Green in color. This is your Emotional Body aura and it extends out a further 4-6 inches from the Etheric Body, it’s quite colourful with a wispy cloud look. This is where we store our emotions and these can reflected back to us in the physical from here until we learn to heal them.

The color means: Creates balance of energy. Heals the heart. Helps us overcome a fear of giving, and sharing. Assists adaptability. Promotes reconciliation, harmony, and balance. Peaceful thoughts. Renewal. A symbol of fertility and growth. Represents abundance, vitality, nature, success, good luck, and beauty. The most restful colour for the human eye. This tells me that again you have a peaceful way about you and things tend to go well for you.

The aura then becomes a canary yellow. This is your Mental Body aura and it extends another 4-6 inches from the Emotional Body and can be yellow or bluish in colour. The Mental body holds our thought processes and when we are generating negative thought patterns, the colour of the aura in this layer will change to a darker, muddier yellow. The color means: Intuition. Enlightened intellect. Represents playfulness. Gaiety. Joy, Merriment. This tells me that you are again a very cheerful person ^^

The aura then changes to an iridescent green. This is your  Causal body or Astral body aura. It is also known as the Spiritual Body aura and extends out another 4-6 inches from the Mental Body and highly coloured and rather beautiful, like Jacobs coat of many colours [perhaps this was what was being seen] the Spiritual Body is the connecting layer between the lower 4 bodies and the higher [including the physical] and the higher light bodies and it is also the Body where we hold love for ourselves, family and friends. When we are truly more accepting of ourselves a light pink hue may be seen. The color means: Very friendly, A charitable nature.  This tells me that you are a good person, you tend to see the good in all and want to help others as well.

The next layer becomes a Chatruese. This is your Etheric Template aura and it extends out another 2-4 inches from the Spiritual Body.  This is the mirror double of the Etheric Body holding the negative space of the Etheric Body. In this layer we align with the Divine Will and encouraged to speak our Truth willingly and live accordingly. The color means: Confidence, Prosperity, Travel and Growth.  This tells me that you are coming into your own. You don’t hold a lot of negativity which is a good thing.

The next layer I see is an peach color. This is your Celestial Light Body aura and it is a deeper shade of pink than the Spiritual Body and is the layer of universal love and compassion.  It is here we learn to love mankind and devote ourselves to a greater understanding and forgiveness of all.  This layer encourages us to realise and live with the knowledge that we are all connected and fear cannot exist if Love is all there is. The color means: Represents empathy and harmony. Gentle Strength, Protection, Confidence, and Communication. Secret desires. Heightens attraction. This tells me that you truly are in alignment with how this layer is supposed to be. keep up with the good work.

The next and last layer is your Ketheric Template aura and is usually seen as Gold Light, which is in fact a fine web [rather like a rutilated quartz].  This web is the web of our reality and creativeness.  When we connect with this layer it allows us to see reality and the Divine Order of All, giving a deeper understanding of the lessons and lessening the illusion of separation.

****  I ended the cleansing and reading with a closing prayer in thanks to all who helped. We created another shield for you, this one is angelic light that will not let darkness pierce through. Think of this when you get into negative spots, and allow it “eat” the negativity coming towards you. The shield since it is angelic light is maintaned by the angels and does not need to be recharged or redone. It is yours for as long as you are in your phsyical body :)  The energy from this clearing may affect you for several days afterwards. There will be changes, some subtle, some not so subtle. Drink plenty of water and continue to ground yourself as needed :)

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7Aug

Soul Reading, pt.3: Chakra balancing…

The 3rd part of the soul reading concerned the health and clearing of my chakras:
When I first saw you I saw your 3 bodies, Your physical body, spiritual body, and your astral body. I thoroughly went over each body to cleanse and heal with the help of your angels and guides. First we worked on your physical body, as well as your chakras.
1) Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra: 38% damaged, cleared.
This Chakra gives us knowingness and the right to aspire. Dedication to the divine consciousness and trusting the universe. Learning about one’s spirituality. Our connection to the concept of “God” or a higher intelligence. Integrating one’s consciousness and subconsciousness into the super consciousness. Basically connecting to your higher self if you will, your “godness”. Signs of imbalance would be: Headaches. Photo sensitivity. Mental illness. Neuralgia. Senility. Right/left brain disorders and coordination problems. Epilepsy. Varicose veins and blood vessel problems. Skin Rashes. Most are from prolonged damage or imbalances. A good way to balance this would be to every day write down your dreams and aspirations. Then on top of what you wrote write “I will achieve these” or some other kind of positive affirmation. Burn this under a purple candle. You are allowing yourself to be open to your aspirations and to put trust that they will happen. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.
2) Ajna: The Brow Chakra (also known as 3rd eye) 45% damage, cleared.
This chakra helps gives us intuition and the right to “see.” Trusting one’s intuition and insights. Developing one’s psychic abilities. Self-realization. Releasing hidden and repressed negative thoughts.  Signs of imbalance would be: Learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, sleep disorders, depression, Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as mood swings and  bloating. A good way to balance this chakra would be to go with your gut. Everyday, when you get an impression, try to write it down, you can affirm it later, but by putting your insight into words, you are accepting that you are feeling it. The more you affirm those feelings are correct, the more it will open you up. Also, try a release jar. Take an empty jar, and every night, write on a piece of paper your worries, concerns, negative thoughts, etc of the day. Then I want you to wad it up and burn it. When the jar is full of ashes, bury it far away or scatter the ashes daily far from your home or into the wind. This is a great exercise in releasing. 10 negative entities were removed from this chakra. It was cleansed, healed, and shielded.
3) Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra 13% damage, cleared.
This chakra rules relationships and the right to speak. Learning to express oneself and one’s beliefs (truthful expression). Ability to trust. Loyalty. Organization and planning. Signs of imbalance would be: Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings and bloating. A good way(s) to balance this chakra would be again positive affirmations. You can start by only saying them to yourself. Something as simple as “I will have a great day” is a great way to begin. Here I feel that sometimes you stifel yourself as far as your beliefs. That sometimes you doubt the path you are one. In this case let your lower self know you don’t have time for doubts and are moving forward! This chakra was cleanses, healed, and shielded.
4) Anahata: The Heart Chakra 46% damage, cleared.
This chakra also rules relationships and the right to love. Love, forgiveness, compassion. Ability to have self-control. Acceptance of oneself. Signs of imbalance may be: Heart and breathing disorders. Heart and breast cancer. Chest pain. High blood pressure. Passivity. Immune system problems. Muscular tension.  A good way to balance this chakra would be to spend time with the people you love, along with again, the positive affirmations. Know you are loved and deserve love. Try practicing unconditional love. This is a very hard thing to do, but instead of getting angry or annoyed with others, simply wish them the best. It’s not being wishy washy but it is keeping love in your heart. Of course if someone’s a real idiot well then…. lol.  This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.
5) Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra 13% damage, cleared.
This chakra rules personal power and the right to think. Balance of intellect, self- confidence and ego power. Ability to have self-control and humor. Signs of imbalance may be: Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, constipation. Nervousness, toxicity, parasites, colitis, poor memory, etc. Good ways to balance this chakra: Exercise, Taking classes, reading informative books, doing mind puzzles. Sunshine. Detoxification programs, Reiki, etc. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.
6) Swadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra 29% damage, cleared.
This chakra rules feelings and the right to feel. Connected to our sensing abilities and issues related to feelings. Ability to be social and intimacy issues. Signs of imbalance may be: Eating disorders. Alcohol and drug abuse. Depression. Low back pain. Asthma or allergies. Candida & yeast infections. Urinary problems. Sensuality issues as well as impotency and frigidity. Good ways to balance this chakra are: Embracing sensation, allow yourself to feel. Getting in touch with different textures, tastes, foods, etc are easy ways to do this. Make a feeling journal. Go through your day and write down what you were feeling and try to connect those feelings to why. It’s not so much validating your feelings as much as understanding and being open to them. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.
7) Muladhara: The Base Chakra 88% damage, cleared.
This chakra rules survival and the right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues. Signs of imbalance may be: Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression. Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet. Good ways of balancing this chakra would be again the positive affirmations. Know and believe what you have a right to in this world, and take it. Don’t feel selfish for wanting it. The candle ritual is a good here as well. With a red candle though. Write down what you deserve. Be specific, then write a positive affirmation on top of that and put it under a red candle. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

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The 3rd part of the soul reading concerned the health and clearing of my chakras:

When I first saw you I saw your 3 bodies, Your physical body, spiritual body, and your astral body. I thoroughly went over each body to cleanse and heal with the help of your angels and guides. First we worked on your physical body, as well as your chakras.

1) Sahasrara: The Crown Chakra: 38% damaged, cleared.

This Chakra gives us knowingness and the right to aspire. Dedication to the divine consciousness and trusting the universe. Learning about one’s spirituality. Our connection to the concept of “God” or a higher intelligence. Integrating one’s consciousness and subconsciousness into the super consciousness. Basically connecting to your higher self if you will, your “godness”. Signs of imbalance would be: Headaches. Photo sensitivity. Mental illness. Neuralgia. Senility. Right/left brain disorders and coordination problems. Epilepsy. Varicose veins and blood vessel problems. Skin Rashes. Most are from prolonged damage or imbalances. A good way to balance this would be to every day write down your dreams and aspirations. Then on top of what you wrote write “I will achieve these” or some other kind of positive affirmation. Burn this under a purple candle. You are allowing yourself to be open to your aspirations and to put trust that they will happen. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

2) Ajna: The Brow Chakra (also known as 3rd eye) 45% damage, cleared.

This chakra helps gives us intuition and the right to “see.” Trusting one’s intuition and insights. Developing one’s psychic abilities. Self-realization. Releasing hidden and repressed negative thoughts.  Signs of imbalance would be: Learning disabilities, co-ordination problems, sleep disorders, depression, Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as mood swings and  bloating. A good way to balance this chakra would be to go with your gut. Everyday, when you get an impression, try to write it down, you can affirm it later, but by putting your insight into words, you are accepting that you are feeling it. The more you affirm those feelings are correct, the more it will open you up. Also, try a release jar. Take an empty jar, and every night, write on a piece of paper your worries, concerns, negative thoughts, etc of the day. Then I want you to wad it up and burn it. When the jar is full of ashes, bury it far away or scatter the ashes daily far from your home or into the wind. This is a great exercise in releasing. 10 negative entities were removed from this chakra. It was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

3) Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra 13% damage, cleared.

This chakra rules relationships and the right to speak. Learning to express oneself and one’s beliefs (truthful expression). Ability to trust. Loyalty. Organization and planning. Signs of imbalance would be: Thyroid imbalances, swollen glands. Fevers and flu. Infections. Mouth, jaw, tongue, neck and shoulders problems. Hyperactivity. Hormonal disorders such as PMS, mood swings and bloating. A good way(s) to balance this chakra would be again positive affirmations. You can start by only saying them to yourself. Something as simple as “I will have a great day” is a great way to begin. Here I feel that sometimes you stifel yourself as far as your beliefs. That sometimes you doubt the path you are one. In this case let your lower self know you don’t have time for doubts and are moving forward! This chakra was cleanses, healed, and shielded.

4) Anahata: The Heart Chakra 46% damage, cleared.

This chakra also rules relationships and the right to love. Love, forgiveness, compassion. Ability to have self-control. Acceptance of oneself. Signs of imbalance may be: Heart and breathing disorders. Heart and breast cancer. Chest pain. High blood pressure. Passivity. Immune system problems. Muscular tension.  A good way to balance this chakra would be to spend time with the people you love, along with again, the positive affirmations. Know you are loved and deserve love. Try practicing unconditional love. This is a very hard thing to do, but instead of getting angry or annoyed with others, simply wish them the best. It’s not being wishy washy but it is keeping love in your heart. Of course if someone’s a real idiot well then…. lol.  This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

5) Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra 13% damage, cleared.

This chakra rules personal power and the right to think. Balance of intellect, self- confidence and ego power. Ability to have self-control and humor. Signs of imbalance may be: Digestive problems, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, constipation. Nervousness, toxicity, parasites, colitis, poor memory, etc. Good ways to balance this chakra: Exercise, Taking classes, reading informative books, doing mind puzzles. Sunshine. Detoxification programs, Reiki, etc. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

6) Swadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra 29% damage, cleared.

This chakra rules feelings and the right to feel. Connected to our sensing abilities and issues related to feelings. Ability to be social and intimacy issues. Signs of imbalance may be: Eating disorders. Alcohol and drug abuse. Depression. Low back pain. Asthma or allergies. Candida & yeast infections. Urinary problems. Sensuality issues as well as impotency and frigidity. Good ways to balance this chakra are: Embracing sensation, allow yourself to feel. Getting in touch with different textures, tastes, foods, etc are easy ways to do this. Make a feeling journal. Go through your day and write down what you were feeling and try to connect those feelings to why. It’s not so much validating your feelings as much as understanding and being open to them. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

7) Muladhara: The Base Chakra 88% damage, cleared.

This chakra rules survival and the right to exist. Deals with tasks related to the material and physical world. Ability to stand up for oneself and security issues. Signs of imbalance may be: Anemia, fatigue, lower back pain, sciatica, depression. Frequent colds or cold hands and cold feet. Good ways of balancing this chakra would be again the positive affirmations. Know and believe what you have a right to in this world, and take it. Don’t feel selfish for wanting it. The candle ritual is a good here as well. With a red candle though. Write down what you deserve. Be specific, then write a positive affirmation on top of that and put it under a red candle. This chakra was cleansed, healed, and shielded.

by Shaman2412 0 comments Category: Joseph's Thoughts Tags:
7Aug

Soul Reading, Pt. 2: Totems…

Totems

Part 2 of the soul reading deals with my 9 animal totems:
I was also introduced to your nine totems for this life. Each person has nine that are predetermied to teach us something. These totems are around your spirit: East, South, West, North, Above, Below and within. The last two are walking beside you at all times. Your right side (masculine) and your left side (feminine). Others may come and go throughout your life but these 9 stay.
Your totems are (they are listed in order of east, south, west, north, above, below, within, right, and left):
1) Bull  (Fertility) :
A Bull totem symbolizes nourishment through its slaughter or sacrifice, while a Cow totem symbolizes motherhood. The two are connected – for they are both needed to create new life. A Bull totem symbolizes the sun and is connected with Osiris. The Cow is lunar and is connected to Osiris’ wife, Isis.  People with a Bull/Cow totem often have insight into their past lives.  When a Bull/Cow totem appears, ask yourself if you are being as productive as you can be? Are you ready to sow new seeds? Are you being stubborn or rigid?  A Bull/Cow totem can help you understand and work with the mundane aspects of fertility and the relationships necessary for it. It will teach stability without stubborness.
2) Cat (Mystery, Magic and Independence):
A cat totem encourages agility in both body and mind. You will be challenged with new ideas and places. The cat gives you clearer perception. This spirit helper is resourceful, strong and fearless. It will give you courage and confidence. Examine the colors, character and behaviors of your Cat. Everything about it will reflect in your own life. When a Cat becomes predominant in your life, magic and mystery come alive. Associated with the Norse Goddess of Fertility Freyja and the Hindu Goddess of Childbirth, Shasthi and of course, the Egyptian Goddess Bastet who takes the form of a cat.
3) Eel (Great Transformation;  Male Sexuality):
Eel brings an awakening of the Kundalini energy, the “serpent creative life force,” the force of life that allows great transformations. An Eel totem heralds a great spiritual transformation. This transformation might bring a physical journey or it might be just a spiritual one. However, it will be a very profound change.
4) Lynx (Secrets):
Lynx is the keeper of lost magic and occult knowledge. Lynx is the guardian of the secrets and, more importantly, the knower of the secrets. Lynx medicine is a very specific type of clairvoyance. If the medicine is strong in you, you will get mental pictures concerning people and the secrets they hide.  You will see their fears, lies, and self-deceptions. You never speak of these revelations – but you know.  With a Lynx totem, people will share their secrets with you. They will take you into their confidence and you will “accidentally” discover things about people (whether you want to or not). You must be very careful not to break confidences. Your words must be chosen carefully and used cautiously. Strength through silence must be your motto.  You do not have to do anything with the secrets you learn,  you, like the Lynx, are the keeper of secrets. Listen to your higher self.
5) Toad (Inner Strength, Luck):
The appearance of a Toad heralds a successful time of drawing upon and using our inner resources.  Toads are associated with money and luck – especially changing your luck from bad to good.  People with a Toad totem can see things and people more clearly. A Toad heralds the need for self-examination.  Ask these questions:  Am I hesitating to act and missing opportunities?  Am I allowing fear to hinder progress?  Have I forgotten my inner strength?  A Toad totem is a representation of the Moon, and represents both Life and Death.  In alchemy, the Toad signifies the dark side of Nature.  In the ancient cultures of Mexico, the Toad symbolized the Earth.
6) Falcon (Mental Speed, Agility and Grace):
Falcon teaches control of speed and movement. It shows how to recognize opportunities and act upon them at only the correct moment. Watching a Falcon will show you to fully commit and when to act to achieve success. People with Falcon totems like to be a position where they can see everything around them. Study Falcon to use your mental facilities more effectively and more patiently to attain what you most need and desire. People with a Falcon totem also might want to explore past-life connections; Kings and royalty handled Falcons and there might be a past life connection. Totems often come into one lifetime and then stay for many more lives after that.
7) Phoenix (Keeper of the Fire of Creation):
Represents death and rebirth. Transformation and Regeneration. Protector of all fire. This totem gives hope in the midst of despair.  Helps you transform your life into something purer and brings you closer to spiritual awareness. Call upon the Phoenix for strength and renewed energy when facing trials of life.  Symbolizes the Sun, dying every night to be reborn with the dawn. The Chinese believe that the Phoenix has been sent to Earth to help the development of mankind.
8 ) Pig (Self-Reliance, Protection):
The Boar (or Pig) is a very powerful totem. It is a totem of prosperity and spiritual strength and a strong protector totem. Boar is deeply connected to Mother Earth and the mysteries of Nature. Very different than how culture portrays them, Boars and Pigs are very organized, clean creatures who is the master of his domain. A Boar totem can teach you this same self-reliance to you. You will know that you can face life-problems and emerge the conqueror. Associated with Cerridwen, the Celtic goddess of new life and fertility. A Boar totem can guide you fearlessly through the trials and tribulations inherent on everyone’s lifepath.
9) Ram (New Beginnings):
A Ram totem is a portent of changes and new beginnings.  Ram people are often stoic, sensitive and have great perseverance.  Curiosity and an active imagination are traits of the Ram totem. A Ram totem gives stimulation and energy to all mental faculties.  This is an intellectual totem.  Remember that the openings for new beginnings and opportunities can be mere toe-holes, but if you act quickly, you will secure your spot.  Ram is a moving totem and therefore opportunities must be grabbed quickly with no hesitation.
A 10th totem was also found.  When a 10th totem appears,  it is here to teach you a lesson at this point in your life, and is not part of your permanent nine.
10) Eagle (Spirit, Healing, Creation):
The eagle is symbol of the zenith. A great reminder of your own ability to soar to great heights. Eagles are messengers from heaven and are the embodiment of the spirit of the sun. Those with an Eagle totem need to have an involvement with creation; a willingness to experience extremes; a willingness to use your ability, even if it means getting “scorched” a little as you fly high; a willingness to seek out your true emotions. A demanding totem, but one that offers so much reward at the end of the journey. Its four-toed feet remind you to stay grounded even went soaring high; Its talons remind you to grasp the things of the earth; Its sharp beak shows you when to speak, how much, and how strongly. This totem will show you opportunities and how to ride the winds to your benefit. Eagle people can live in the realm of the spirit yet still remain connected and balanced within the realm of the Earth. You must become much more than you ever dreamed possible.

Part 2 of the soul reading deals with my 9 animal totems:

I was also introduced to your nine totems for this life. Each person has nine that are predetermined to teach us something. These totems are around your spirit: East, South, West, North, Above, Below and within. The last two are walking beside you at all times. Your right side (masculine) and your left side (feminine). Others may come and go throughout your life but these 9 stay.

Your totems are (they are listed in order of east, south, west, north, above, below, within, right, and left):

1) Bull (Fertility) :

A Bull totem symbolizes nourishment through its slaughter or sacrifice, while a Cow totem symbolizes motherhood. The two are connected – for they are both needed to create new life. A Bull totem symbolizes the sun and is connected with Osiris. The Cow is lunar and is connected to Osiris’ wife, Isis.  People with a Bull/Cow totem often have insight into their past lives.  When a Bull/Cow totem appears, ask yourself if you are being as productive as you can be? Are you ready to sow new seeds? Are you being stubborn or rigid?  A Bull/Cow totem can help you understand and work with the mundane aspects of fertility and the relationships necessary for it. It will teach stability without stubborness.

2) Cat (Mystery, Magic and Independence):

A cat totem encourages agility in both body and mind. You will be challenged with new ideas and places. The cat gives you clearer perception. This spirit helper is resourceful, strong and fearless. It will give you courage and confidence. Examine the colors, character and behaviors of your Cat. Everything about it will reflect in your own life. When a Cat becomes predominant in your life, magic and mystery come alive. Associated with the Norse Goddess of Fertility Freyja and the Hindu Goddess of Childbirth, Shasthi and of course, the Egyptian Goddess Bastet who takes the form of a cat.

3) Eel (Great Transformation;  Male Sexuality):

Eel brings an awakening of the Kundalini energy, the “serpent creative life force,” the force of life that allows great transformations. An Eel totem heralds a great spiritual transformation. This transformation might bring a physical journey or it might be just a spiritual one. However, it will be a very profound change.

4) Lynx (Secrets):

Lynx is the keeper of lost magic and occult knowledge. Lynx is the guardian of the secrets and, more importantly, the knower of the secrets. Lynx medicine is a very specific type of clairvoyance. If the medicine is strong in you, you will get mental pictures concerning people and the secrets they hide.  You will see their fears, lies, and self-deceptions. You never speak of these revelations – but you know.  With a Lynx totem, people will share their secrets with you. They will take you into their confidence and you will “accidentally” discover things about people (whether you want to or not). You must be very careful not to break confidences. Your words must be chosen carefully and used cautiously. Strength through silence must be your motto.  You do not have to do anything with the secrets you learn,  you, like the Lynx, are the keeper of secrets. Listen to your higher self.

5) Toad (Inner Strength, Luck):

The appearance of a Toad heralds a successful time of drawing upon and using our inner resources.  Toads are associated with money and luck – especially changing your luck from bad to good.  People with a Toad totem can see things and people more clearly. A Toad heralds the need for self-examination.  Ask these questions:  Am I hesitating to act and missing opportunities?  Am I allowing fear to hinder progress?  Have I forgotten my inner strength?  A Toad totem is a representation of the Moon, and represents both Life and Death.  In alchemy, the Toad signifies the dark side of Nature.  In the ancient cultures of Mexico, the Toad symbolized the Earth.

6) Falcon (Mental Speed, Agility and Grace):

Falcon teaches control of speed and movement. It shows how to recognize opportunities and act upon them at only the correct moment. Watching a Falcon will show you to fully commit and when to act to achieve success. People with Falcon totems like to be a position where they can see everything around them. Study Falcon to use your mental facilities more effectively and more patiently to attain what you most need and desire. People with a Falcon totem also might want to explore past-life connections; Kings and royalty handled Falcons and there might be a past life connection. Totems often come into one lifetime and then stay for many more lives after that.

7) Phoenix (Keeper of the Fire of Creation):

Represents death and rebirth. Transformation and Regeneration. Protector of all fire. This totem gives hope in the midst of despair.  Helps you transform your life into something purer and brings you closer to spiritual awareness. Call upon the Phoenix for strength and renewed energy when facing trials of life.  Symbolizes the Sun, dying every night to be reborn with the dawn. The Chinese believe that the Phoenix has been sent to Earth to help the development of mankind.

8 ) Pig (Self-Reliance, Protection):

The Boar (or Pig) is a very powerful totem. It is a totem of prosperity and spiritual strength and a strong protector totem. Boar is deeply connected to Mother Earth and the mysteries of Nature. Very different than how culture portrays them, Boars and Pigs are very organized, clean creatures who is the master of his domain. A Boar totem can teach you this same self-reliance to you. You will know that you can face life-problems and emerge the conqueror. Associated with Cerridwen, the Celtic goddess of new life and fertility. A Boar totem can guide you fearlessly through the trials and tribulations inherent on everyone’s lifepath.

9) Ram (New Beginnings):

A Ram totem is a portent of changes and new beginnings.  Ram people are often stoic, sensitive and have great perseverance.  Curiosity and an active imagination are traits of the Ram totem. A Ram totem gives stimulation and energy to all mental faculties.  This is an intellectual totem.  Remember that the openings for new beginnings and opportunities can be mere toe-holes, but if you act quickly, you will secure your spot.  Ram is a moving totem and therefore opportunities must be grabbed quickly with no hesitation.

A 10th totem was also found.  When a 10th totem appears,  it is here to teach you a lesson at this point in your life, and is not part of your permanent nine.

10) Eagle (Spirit, Healing, Creation):

The eagle is symbol of the zenith. A great reminder of your own ability to soar to great heights. Eagles are messengers from heaven and are the embodiment of the spirit of the sun. Those with an Eagle totem need to have an involvement with creation; a willingness to experience extremes; a willingness to use your ability, even if it means getting “scorched” a little as you fly high; a willingness to seek out your true emotions. A demanding totem, but one that offers so much reward at the end of the journey. Its four-toed feet remind you to stay grounded even went soaring high; Its talons remind you to grasp the things of the earth; Its sharp beak shows you when to speak, how much, and how strongly. This totem will show you opportunities and how to ride the winds to your benefit. Eagle people can live in the realm of the spirit yet still remain connected and balanced within the realm of the Earth. You must become much more than you ever dreamed possible.

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7Aug

Soul Reading: Part 1…

Soul Reading

I recently had the opportunity to work with an amazing lady.  Her psychic intuition and connection to the spiritual realm are both finely honed.   She gave me the rare opportunity to receive an in-depth soul reading from her.  The full reading took 3 weeks to complete, but was incredibly “right on the money”. She confirmed many things I already knew, and brought to light a few things that initially surprised me… until I actually thought about them, and realized the truth in what she said.
The reading will be broken down into 4 blog posts, due to the length. The first post will hit the highlights and “fun” details.  The next 3 posts will cover the 3 more in-depth readings of: 1) My totem animals; 2) My Chakra clearing;  and 3) My Aura reading.
Reading for Joseph  (Highlights):
I started by burning sage to clear my space and my being.
I asked for assitance from my guides, my angels, Archangel Anahira and Archangel Raphael to assit me.
First we worked on your clearing. This took a total of 4 days. Your angels, guides, and higher self worked with me to repair and heal anything that still had a little damage. My role was basically to see what was wrong, and to get rid of anything that may have been causing it.
When I first came through, I met your guardian angel. She is a very motherly type entity, always by your side and ready to comfort. She believes that you learning instead of her intervening is what is best for you. Her name is (removed for privacy).
Your energy angel is Zoat. He is a very macho type energy and is all about keeping you balanced.
Your higher self is someone who it would really benefit you to connect with. Remember, it’s not your job this life to be him, but each life gets your soul closer to becoming him. I do not get his name; this is a name only you would know and really no one else should know it.
Now on to the fun stuff.  Your reading. With the help of your higher self, we dredged a bit of your past up.
You have lived 321 significant past lives.
You have 10 soul life contracts. These are contracts taken by your soul at the beginning of this life. Only you would know what these are, and you can meditate on them. You have completed 8 of these.  Your mother, for example, gave a soul life contract to bring you into this world. Again, Archangel Metatron is good to help guide you to your Akashic Records where these contracts would be recorded.
You took past life vows of  Self Sacrifice  and  Abstinence.  These were all cleared, as they do not serve any positive purpose for you in this life. I did not remove any valuable experiences from these lives. I just eliminated any false restrictions which may have been hindering you in this life.
A good meditation to use to keep these past lives from trying to hinder you in this life is:
“In the past, I made a Vow of [fill in here the name of the vow that you made]. I have learned much from this Vow [it would give you better closure to repeat what you learned from the vow here]. Yet in the present and for the future, I realize that this old Vow of [name old vow] now no longer serves me. I now release this old Vow from my energy field and my consciousness at all levels as well as all the limitations that it has created in my life now. I now embrace a new Vow of [Abundance substituting for Poverty, Creation for Chastity, Self Love for Self Abnegation, Union for Separation, Expression for Silence, Joyful Living for Suffering, and Trust for Obedience] and incorporate it into my Beingness. I ask my guides to bring the new energies of this vow into my life. I embrace the needed learnings and the wondrous changes that this new vow will bring into my life. So be it, it is so.”
One’s soul is connected to 2 archangels. One is the realm in which your soul is born. This archangel guides you through every life you live. The other is the one in which your spirit was born into and this one guides your spirit in this life. This archangel usually is here to help you with the mission you are to persue in this life.
Your soul is connected to the archangel Michael
Your spirit is connected to the archangel Zadkiel
Your soul is also guided by the Egyptian Immortal Pantheon with Amon coming through.
Your spirit is connected to the Norse Pantheon with Odin coming through.
You are also connected to certain entities:
The entities your soul works best with are ancient beings, such as dragons, sphinxes, etc.
The entities your spirit most connects to are spirits  of the elements such as salamanders, undines, etc.
*******
That was the general part of the reading. The more in-depth aspects of my totems, chakras and aura will follow in the next 3 posts.  Comments, anyone?
I recently had the opportunity to work with an amazing lady.  Her psychic intuition and connection to the spiritual realm are both finely honed.   She gave me the rare opportunity to receive an in-depth soul reading from her.  The full reading took 3 weeks to complete, but was incredibly “right on the money”. She confirmed many things I already knew, and brought to light a few things that initially surprised me… until I actually thought about them, and realized the truth in what she said.
The reading will be broken down into 4 blog posts, due to the length. The first post will hit the highlights and “fun” details.  The next 3 posts will cover the 3 more in-depth readings of: 1) My totem animals; 2) My Chakra clearing;  and 3) My Aura reading.
Reading for Joseph  (Highlights):
I started by burning sage to clear my space and my being.
I asked for assitance from my guides, my angels, Archangel Anahira and Archangel Raphael to assit me.
First we worked on your clearing. This took a total of 4 days. Your angels, guides, and higher self worked with me to repair and heal anything that still had a little damage. My role was basically to see what was wrong, and to get rid of anything that may have been causing it.
When I first came through, I met your guardian angel. She is a very motherly type entity, always by your side and ready to comfort. She believes that you learning instead of her intervening is what is best for you. Her name is (removed for privacy).
Your energy angel is Zoat. He is a very macho type energy and is all about keeping you balanced.
Your higher self is someone who it would really benefit you to connect with. Remember, it’s not your job this life to be him, but each life gets your soul closer to becoming him. I do not get his name; this is a name only you would know and really no one else should know it.
Now on to the fun stuff.  Your reading. With the help of your higher self, we dredged a bit of your past up.
You have lived 321 significant past lives.
You have 10 soul life contracts. These are contracts taken by your soul at the beginning of this life. Only you would know what these are, and you can meditate on them. You have completed 8 of these.  Your mother, for example, gave a soul life contract to bring you into this world. Again, Archangel Metatron is good to help guide you to your Akashic Records where these contracts would be recorded.
You took past life vows of  Self Sacrifice  and  Abstinence.  These were all cleared, as they do not serve any positive purpose for you in this life. I did not remove any valuable experiences from these lives. I just eliminated any false restrictions which may have been hindering you in this life.
A good meditation to use to keep these past lives from trying to hinder you in this life is:
“In the past, I made a Vow of [fill in here the name of the vow that you made]. I have learned much from this Vow [it would give you better closure to repeat what you learned from the vow here]. Yet in the present and for the future, I realize that this old Vow of [name old vow] now no longer serves me. I now release this old Vow from my energy field and my consciousness at all levels as well as all the limitations that it has created in my life now. I now embrace a new Vow of [Abundance substituting for Poverty, Creation for Chastity, Self Love for Self Abnegation, Union for Separation, Expression for Silence, Joyful Living for Suffering, and Trust for Obedience] and incorporate it into my Beingness. I ask my guides to bring the new energies of this vow into my life. I embrace the needed learnings and the wondrous changes that this new vow will bring into my life. So be it, it is so.”
One’s soul is connected to 2 archangels. One is the realm in which your soul is born. This archangel guides you through every life you live. The other is the one in which your spirit was born into and this one guides your spirit in this life. This archangel usually is here to help you with the mission you are to persue in this life.
Your soul is connected to the archangel Michael
Your spirit is connected to the archangel Zadkiel
Your soul is also guided by the Egyptian Immortal Pantheon with Amon coming through.
Your spirit is connected to the Norse Pantheon with Odin coming through.
You are also connected to certain entities:
The entities your soul works best with are ancient beings, such as dragons, sphinxes, etc.
The entities your spirit most connects to are spirits  of the elements such as salamanders, undines, etc.
*******
That was the general part of the reading. The more in-depth aspects of my totems, chakras and aura will follow in the next 3 posts.  Comments, anyone?
by Shaman2412 0 comments Category: Joseph's Thoughts Tags:
6Aug

(Not So) Random Ramblings…

1)  Soccer moms / Little league dads
One thing that absolutely irritates me is the “soccer mom” or “little league dad” mentality of parents towards their kids. I drive past a playing field and see the “adult” yelling at the kid telling him/her how pitiful, sorry and unmotivated they are, and that they are an embarrassment to the family.  More times than not, the kid didn’t really even want to participate in the activity, but the parents literally forced the child to do so.  They say it is for the child’s own good. I say, bullshit. The only reason a parent would force a child to play a sport or participate in some activity is because the parent never excelled in that activity and wants to relive his/her childhood vicariously through the child. That shows me that the most immature person in the family is the parent. Parents who genuinely love their children will not force them to do things they aren’t interested in, but will support them for who they are.
2)  E-mails, texts, social site comments
People tend to act and speak before they think.  Nowhere is that more obvious than when they respond to text messages, e-mails or online chats.  When we write or type words, we may be doing so with some emotion in our mind; however, when the recipient reads what we wrote, they can only interpret what was written with whatever emotion they are feeling at the time.  Speaking in person or on the telephone is a lot easier, because we can see the expressions or hear the vocal inflections that relate our exact feelings to the person on the receiving end. Even if we are using dry humor, it is rather obvious when we can see or hear the person relaying the message. But, when we can neither see nor hear the writer, the interpretation is entirely in the way the reader decides to receive the message.  I’ve had more than my share of people get upset or pissed off at something I write, just because they didn’t take the time to realize that I may be using the dry humor that I am know for.  I’m a person who literally never speaks in a truly negative manner, so for someone to think such of me is a slap in my face as far as the friendship goes. I’m open to joking around, and believe me… I do that a lot. Humor, either dry or corny, is one of the best stress reducers there is… but when someone takes things written with humor and interprets it in a negative manner, I am not only hurt, but begin rethinking who real friends are.
3)  Negativity
I’ve noticed lately that the world is becoming more and more negative. People are becoming more impatient and downright hateful.  For so many people, the ego rules them… when, in reality, they should be downsizing the ego and allowing themselves to grow into their higher self.  I honestly think that the bulk of that hate comes from so many people depending on the newspaper, the network news shows, the church, their employers, the government, the education system, etc. to tell them what to do and how they must live their lives.  People have built-in ideas about how they are supposed to live and react to things. Society has become nothing more than drones to the powers that be. They accept what they are told, and don’t think “outside the box”. As long as the bulk of the people remain subserviant to the “laws” of society, the rich will get richer, the poor will get poorer, the weak minded will become more controllable and the powerful will sit on higher thrones and laugh at the ignorance of the masses.
4)  True friendship
I am a person that is very accepting of others. As long as the actions of another person do not hurt another living entity (plant, animal, human), either physically, emotionally or spiritually… I can easily accept people for who they are.  I take friendship VERY seriously, so I may not have as many “friends” as most people seem to have. To me, true friendship is one of the most precious things a  person can have in his/her life. Most people call anyone they know a “friend”.  Take the online social network sites, such as Face_Book, for instance.  I have a total of 49 friends there. Out of that 49, I would say that less than a dozen are true friends. Most are acquaintences.  About a half dozen are there because they are friends of a friend. 1 or 2 really don’t even communicate with me, though they may “like” or comment one of my posts every now and then. Of the ones I consider to be “true” friends, only 4 or 5 fit into the category of “best friend”… or friends who would do anything within their power for me if necessary. Those are the few friends that I would literally give the clothes off my back to… or empty my wallet for, with no thought of doing otherwise.  I hope those friends know who they are, because they are the ones who are keepers, and will be close to my heart forever… even if they occasionally do or say something to hurt me.  True friendship is about acceptance, forgiveness and unconditional love. Are you a true friend?
I actually had several more topics to write about, but I think I’ll save them for another day.
Comments not only welcomed, but are seriously encouraged.
random
1)  Soccer Moms/Little League Dads…
One thing that absolutely irritates me is the “soccer mom” or “little league dad” mentality of parents towards their kids. I drive past a playing field and see the “adult” yelling at the kid telling him/her how pitiful, sorry and unmotivated they are, and that they are an embarrassment to the family.  More times than not, the kid didn’t really even want to participate in the activity, but the parents literally forced the child to do so.  They say it is for the child’s own good. I say, bullshit. The only reason a parent would force a child to play a sport or participate in some activity is because the parent never excelled in that activity and wants to relive his/her childhood vicariously through the child. That shows me that the most immature person in the family is the parent. Parents who genuinely love their children will not force them to do things they aren’t interested in, but will support them for who they are.
2)  E-mails, texts, social site comments…
People tend to act and speak before they think.  Nowhere is that more obvious than when they respond to text messages, e-mails or online chats.  When we write or type words, we may be doing so with some emotion in our mind; however, when the recipient reads what we wrote, they can only interpret what was written with whatever emotion they are feeling at the time.  Speaking in person or on the telephone is a lot easier, because we can see the expressions or hear the vocal inflections that relate our exact feelings to the person on the receiving end. Even if we are using dry humor, it is rather obvious when we can see or hear the person relaying the message. But, when we can neither see nor hear the writer, the interpretation is entirely in the way the reader decides to receive the message.  I’ve had more than my share of people get upset or pissed off at something I write, just because they didn’t take the time to realize that I may be using the dry humor that I am known for.  I’m a person who literally never speaks in a truly negative manner, so for someone to think such of me is a slap in my face as far as the friendship goes. I’m open to joking around, and believe me… I do that a lot. Humor, either dry or corny, is one of the best stress reducers there is… but when someone takes things written with humor and interprets it in a negative manner, I am not only hurt, but begin rethinking who real friends are.
3)  Negativity…
I’ve noticed lately that the world is becoming more and more negative. People are becoming more impatient and downright hateful.  For so many people, the ego rules them… when, in reality, they should be downsizing the ego and allowing themselves to grow into their higher self.  I honestly think that the bulk of that hate comes from so many people depending on the newspaper, the network news shows, the church, their employers, the government, the education system, etc. to tell them what to do and how they must live their lives.  People have built-in ideas about how they are supposed to live and react to things. Society has become nothing more than drones to the powers that be. They accept what they are told, and don’t think “outside the box”. As long as the bulk of the people remain subservient to the “laws” of society, the rich will get richer, the poor will get poorer, the weak minded will become more controllable and the powerful will sit on higher thrones and laugh at the ignorance of the masses.
4)  True friendship…
I am a person that is very accepting of others. As long as the actions of another person do not hurt another living entity (plant, animal, human), either physically, emotionally or spiritually… I can easily accept people for who they are.  I take friendship VERY seriously, so I may not have as many “friends” as most people seem to have. To me, true friendship is one of the most precious things a  person can have in his/her life. Most people call anyone they know a “friend”.  Take the online social network sites, such as Face_Book, for instance.  I have a total of 49 friends there. Out of that 49, I would say that less than a dozen are true friends. Most are acquaintences.  About a half dozen are there because they are friends of a friend. 1 or 2 really don’t even communicate with me, though they may “like” or comment on one of my posts every now and then. Of the ones I consider to be “true” friends, only 4 or 5 fit into the category of “best friend”… or friends who would do anything within their power for me if necessary. Those are the few friends that I would literally give the clothes off my back to… or empty my wallet for, with no thought of doing otherwise.  I hope those friends know who they are, because they are the ones who are keepers, and will be close to my heart forever… even if they occasionally do or say something to hurt me.  True friendship is about acceptance, forgiveness and unconditional love. Are you a true friend?

I actually had several more topics to write about, but I think I’ll save them for another day.
Comments not only welcomed, but are seriously encouraged.
by Shaman2412 0 comments Category: Joseph's Thoughts
22Apr

Cup of Joe for a Joe…

The other day, I was introduced to a wonderful charity.  The minimum donation is only $2, but that simple $2 can put a huge smile on the face of an American soldier serving on an overseas base.  It is sponsored by Green Beans Coffee, and provides a free cup of coffee to a soldier who has signed up to be a recipient of the generosity of those of us “at home” who sign up to be a donor. Here is the link to read about the program and sign up to be a donor (or a recipient for those serving in the military overseas):  http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/faq.php    One thing I like about the program is that the donations are spread out all over the world where our soldiers are stationed… not just in the active war zones. It is stressful being so far away from home and their loved ones, whether they are serving in a hot spot like afghanistan, or stationed in a more secure location. And, a nice cup of coffee that has been donated by someone from “home” can give them a momentary sense of being appreciated and can help them feel that what they are doing is worthwhile.
The first time I donated, I sent $20, which will buy 10 soldiers a cup of coffee. They have the option of writing a thank you note, and so far I’ve received 7.  Here are the responses I’ve received so far:
7 Soldiers want to thank you for sending them a Cup of Joe!
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at Salerno in Afghanistan. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Thank you so much! I am definately a coffee in the morning person too so this is a great gift! Thank you Joseph for all of your support. PFC Rowe
Jessica has asked to be a COJ PEN PAL with you.
Cup of Joe #2
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at FOB Shield in Iraq. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Thank you for the cup of coffee,it will come in handy tommorrow morning.I have to do what I have to do.
Cup of Joe #3
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at Lagman in Afghanistan. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Thanks Joseph, I appreciate the cup of coffee.
Cup of Joe #4
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at Camp Buehring (Udairi) in Kuwait. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Thank You! I am the same way. I really enjoy my coffee in the morning, but here its already hot and im on the go first thing. When I can at the end of the day when it has cooled down i like to stop sit and relax with a good cup of coffee. So thank you for helping me have a good end to a day here in Kuwait! Thanks again!
james has asked to be a COJ PEN PAL with you.
Cup of Joe #5
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at ATOC (Ops Town) – Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Thank you very much Joseph Miller for the coffee. Myself as a coffee drinker, coffee is very much needed in start of a working day. Thank you for your support and coffee.
Cup of Joe #6
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at ATOC (Ops Town) – Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Joseph, I also enjoy a coffee every morning. I appreciate your kindness in sharing the Cup of Joe with me. Thank you, Rob
Cup of Joe #7
Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at ATOC (Ops Town) – Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:
Thanks for your support. A good cup of coffee is the best way to start the day and I really appreciate it. We make these sacrifices out of love for our country and our fellow Americans like you. God Bless. Wes
As you can see, 2 of the soldiers have asked me to be a penpal… which I will gladly do.  I can imagine how getting an e-mail can be at least as uplifting as that free cup of coffee.  So many of our soldiers are literally alone emotionally, as they may not receive any correspondence from loved ones or so-called friends. I, for one, am for than happy to communicate with them.
PLEASE click the link above and join this very worthwhile program.  It doesn’t matter whether or not you believe in war. What matters is that you  believe in love and compassion.  You KNOW you waste a few dollars every week, so why not take that money and help make a soldier smile?

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The other day, I was introduced to a wonderful charity.  The minimum donation is only $2, but that simple $2 can put a huge smile on the face of an American soldier serving on an overseas base.  It is sponsored by Green Beans Coffee, and provides a free cup of coffee to a soldier who has signed up to be a recipient of the generosity of those of us “at home” who sign up to be a donor. Here is the link to read about the program and sign up to be a donor (or a recipient for those serving in the military overseas): http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/faq.php One thing I like about the program is that the donations are spread out all over the world where our soldiers are stationed… not just in the active war zones. It is stressful being so far away from home and their loved ones, whether they are serving in a hot spot like afghanistan, or stationed in a more secure location. And, a nice cup of coffee that has been donated by someone from “home” can give them a momentary sense of being appreciated and can help them feel that what they are doing is worthwhile.

The first time I donated, I sent $20, which will buy 10 soldiers a cup of coffee. They have the option of writing a thank you note, and so far I’ve received 7.  Here are the responses I’ve received so far:

7 Soldiers want to thank you for sending them a Cup of Joe!

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at Salerno in Afghanistan. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Cup of Joe #1:

Thank you so much! I am definately a coffee in the morning person too so this is a great gift! Thank you Joseph for all of your support. PFC Rowe

Jessica has asked to be a COJ PEN PAL with you.

Cup of Joe #2:

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at FOB Shield in Iraq. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Thank you for the cup of coffee,it will come in handy tommorrow morning.I have to do what I have to do.

Cup of Joe #3:

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at Lagman in Afghanistan. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Thanks Joseph, I appreciate the cup of coffee.

Cup of Joe #4:

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at Camp Buehring (Udairi) in Kuwait. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Thank You! I am the same way. I really enjoy my coffee in the morning, but here its already hot and im on the go first thing. When I can at the end of the day when it has cooled down i like to stop sit and relax with a good cup of coffee. So thank you for helping me have a good end to a day here in Kuwait! Thanks again!

james has asked to be a COJ PEN PAL with you.

Cup of Joe #5:

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at ATOC (Ops Town) – Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Thank you very much Joseph for the coffee. Myself as a coffee drinker, coffee is very much needed in start of a working day. Thank you for your support and coffee.

Cup of Joe #6:

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at ATOC (Ops Town) – Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Joseph, I also enjoy a coffee every morning. I appreciate your kindness in sharing the Cup of Joe with me. Thank you, Rob

Cup of Joe #7:

Your message and gift of a CUP OF JOE was delivered to a Soldier serving at ATOC (Ops Town) – Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. They wanted to say thanks and make sure you knew your gift was received. Please see below for their note to you:

Thanks for your support. A good cup of coffee is the best way to start the day and I really appreciate it. We make these sacrifices out of love for our country and our fellow Americans like you. God Bless. Wes

As you can see, 2 of the soldiers have asked me to be a penpal… which I will gladly do.  I can imagine how getting an e-mail can be at least as uplifting as that free cup of coffee.  So many of our soldiers are literally alone emotionally, as they may not receive any correspondence from loved ones or so-called friends. I, for one, am more than happy to communicate with them.

PLEASE click the link above and join this very worthwhile program.  It doesn’t matter whether or not you believe in war. What matters is that you  believe in love and compassion.  You KNOW you waste a few dollars every week, so why not take that money and help make a soldier smile?

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17Apr

I Hear the Cries…

Compassion1

CompassionHands

As I clear my mind and silence the world;
as I muffle the noise of humankind.
I can hear the cries of restless souls
that yearn to leave their pains behind.
They reach out to my caring heart
with arms that want to hug me tight,
and open up their very souls
that I might help them sleep tonight.
As a chosen one, I cannot hide
or close my heart or plug my ears.
I’m destined to reach out to those
who need my love to quell their fears.
It’s not a choice I’m forced to make,
for my heart is tender and filled with love;
I welcome those who seek my  help
to steady them from mankind’s shove.
I give with no return request;
I seek no fame for what I do.
I merely want to ease the pains
those tortured souls are going through.
As I clear my mind and silence the world;
as I muffle the noise of humankind.
I can hear the cries of restless souls
that yearn to leave their pains behind.
They reach out to my caring heart
with arms that want to hug me tight,
and open up their very souls
that I might help them sleep tonight.
As a chosen one, I cannot hide
or close my heart or plug my ears.
I’m destined to reach out to those
who need my love to quell their fears.
It’s not a choice I’m forced to make,
for my heart is tender and filled with love;
I welcome those who seek my  help
to steady them from mankind’s shove.
I give with no return request;
I seek no fame for what I do.
I merely want to ease the pains
those tortured souls are going through.
~ ~ Joseph  17 April 2011
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14Apr

Why I am ME…

indigo-children

Warning… this is a long post, so I will be very impressed with anyone who reads it all.  If you do, leave a comment stating that you did, and I’ll send you a huge hug.  :-)

Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve known that I was quite different from the majority of my peer group. Not that I was shy; not that I was gay; not that I was far more sensitive than most other children. As I was growing from childhood into adolescence and then into adulthood, I still didn’t know exactly what it was that made me “special”. Over the past few years, however, it has become much more clear who and what I am, and why I am here.  Recently, what I had learned about myself was confirmed by one of my spirit guides during a very realistic dream… a dream that I honestly believe was much more than merely a dream.
First, a bit of background about a special group of humans:
Throughout the 20th century, a “new breed” of human (called Indigo children) incarnated on Mother Earth. The main traits that differentiated them from other children were eyes that seemed larger than normal and a higher degree of intelligence and creativity. Only a handful came during the first part of the century, but starting after World War 2, during what has become known as the “baby boom”, a greater influx began. Still, it was not a really large number; but those who incarnated at that time were to be the ones who would start “shaking the establishment”. They would protest the state of the world, the state of equality, and initiate upheavals for the cause of righting injustices against humanity and Mother Earth. They were the ones who would prepare the way for the massive influx of Indigo Children during the 1970’s and 1980’s.  When these “new” Indigos incarnated, they were highly sensitive and quite pensive; they became easily bored with the ordinary way of life, and were “diagnosed” by established society as being emotionally “sick”… and new diseases, such as ADHD and autism, were created to quell their “disruptive” actions with pharmaceutical poisons. These children were not sick; they were not defective emotionally; nor did they have any problems that needed to be fixed. And, by drugging them, society was placing in “prison” a beautiful soul that was in effect far superior to their own.  These New Indigos are now in their 20’s and 30’s.  They are the generation of global change; the ones who are initiating the major changes in the current consciousness shift that humanity is undergoing. However, unlike their “older” brothers and sisters, the newer Indigo generation primarily interacts in ways of compassion and love. They may be artists, musicians, writers, actors or peacemakers. Their purpose is to help unite humankind in a positive effort to save humanity and Mother Earth from destruction.
OK… back to me.  Who am I? What am I? Why am I here? I am one of the Indigo Children who incarnated during the period between WWII and the Vietnam War.  One reason I was always confused is that I have never been an inciter of violence, a protester or a person who demanded to be in the spotlight in any way. In essence, I didn’t fit in with my own generation of Indigos. I was one of the more sensitive and compassionate children among my peers. Looking back, I realize that, as an Indigo, I should have incarnated during the 1970’s or 1980’s, as I had more of the traits of that group than my own group. I now understand and accept the reason I “incarnated early”.  I’ve found that so many of the New Indigos who are now in their 20’s and 30’s are so highly sensitive that they often find it extremely difficult to cope with life. They often have feelings of depression; they are so tenderhearted that even the smallest of things can hurt them emotionally; and many of them seem to be lost in the world. Most of them are just now beginning to awaken to their purpose, and the things they are feeling are extremely confusing to them. The “help” they need is NOT in the form of pharmaceuticals or psychiatrists. It is not in religious or educational brainwashing. What they need is someone who knows and understands who they truly are; someone who can talk with them in a compassionate and wise manner; someone who is willing to accept them unconditionally; someone who can listen to what they have to say, and help them work out within their own minds the truth of their existence.
Over the past few years, I’ve had increasing numbers of Indigos cross my path. Many have become close friends of mine, as there seems to be an instant “recognition” … almost as if we have know each other forever. Others have been in my presence for only a few minutes before continuing their journey towards their destiny. I’ve had more and more conversations with these special people recently, and it puts a huge smile on my face to see so many of these Indigo Children beginning to blossom. They are starting to question who they are, why they are here and what they need to do with their lives. So many of them are going through emotional turmoil as they strive to find their place and purpose in life. As for me… I am so happy to finally understand that a major purpose for my incarnating when I did was to live through a lot of good and not-so-good times so I could learn some valuable lessons in life and be better prepared to become a person who could relate to the difficulties facing these very special Indigos…. and be available to assist them in their transition.
Some people have literally told me that I am far too nice and generous for my own good. I take that as a compliment, not an insult. I don’t seek monetary wealth or fame, and I prefer to do things for people without having praise bestowed on me. I’m a very private person, but my compassion and love reach far and wide.  I know many who read this will roll their eyes and laugh… and may even think I’m crazy. I don’t care. I also know that many who read this will smile, because they “know” what I write is the truth… they know, because they are close enough to me to understand who I am, or they are one of the Indigos that have been led to me.  I cherish each one of you and I know that you will not only survive your doubts and fears, but will help make an amazing difference in the world. You will assist the newest breeds of humanity currently incarnating… the Crystal and Rainbow children.
Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve known that I was quite different from the majority of my peer group. Not that I was shy; not that I was gay; not that I was far more sensitive than most other children. As I was growing from childhood into adolescence and then into adulthood, I still didn’t know exactly what it was that made me “special”. Over the past few years, however, it has become much more clear who and what I am, and why I am here.  Recently, what I had learned about myself was confirmed by one of my spirit guides during a very realistic dream… a dream that I honestly believe was much more than merely a dream.

First, a bit of background about a special group of humans:
Throughout the 20th century, a “new breed” of human (called Indigo children) incarnated on Mother Earth. The main traits that differentiated them from other children were eyes that seemed larger than normal and a higher degree of intelligence and creativity. Only a handful came during the first part of the century, but starting after World War 2, during what has become known as the “baby boom”, a greater influx began. Still, it was not a really large number; but those who incarnated at that time were to be the ones who would start “shaking the establishment”. They would protest the state of the world, the state of equality, and initiate upheavals for the cause of righting injustices against humanity and Mother Earth. They were the ones who would prepare the way for the massive influx of Indigo Children during the 1970’s and 1980’s.  When these “new” Indigos incarnated, they were highly sensitive and quite pensive; they became easily bored with the ordinary way of life, and were “diagnosed” by established society as being emotionally “sick”… and new diseases, such as ADHD and autism, were created to quell their “disruptive” actions with pharmaceutical poisons. These children were not sick; they were not defective emotionally; nor did they have any problems that needed to be fixed. And, by drugging them, society was placing in “prison” a beautiful soul that was in effect far superior to their own.  These New Indigos are now in their 20’s and 30’s.  They are the generation of global change; the ones who are initiating the major changes in the current consciousness shift that humanity is undergoing. However, unlike their “older” brothers and sisters, the newer Indigo generation primarily interacts in ways of compassion and love. They may be artists, musicians, writers, actors or peacemakers. Their purpose is to help unite humankind in a positive effort to save humanity and Mother Earth from destruction.

OK… back to me.  Who am I? What am I? Why am I here?     I am one of the Indigo Children who incarnated during the period between WWII and the Vietnam War.  One reason I was always confused is that I have never been an inciter of violence, a protester or a person who demanded to be in the spotlight in any way. In essence, I didn’t fit in with my own generation of Indigos. I was one of the more sensitive and compassionate children among my peers. Looking back, I realize that, as an Indigo, I should have incarnated during the 1970’s or 1980’s, as I had more of the traits of that group than my own group. I now understand and accept the reason I “incarnated early”.  I’ve found that so many of the New Indigos who are now in their 20’s and 30’s are so highly sensitive that they often find it extremely difficult to cope with life. They often have feelings of depression; they are so tenderhearted that even the smallest of things can hurt them emotionally; and many of them seem to be lost in the world. Most of them are just now beginning to awaken to their purpose, and the things they are feeling are extremely confusing to them. The “help” they need is NOT in the form of pharmaceuticals or psychiatrists. It is not in religious or educational brainwashing. What they need is someone who knows and understands who they truly are; someone who can talk with them in a compassionate and wise manner; someone who is willing to accept them unconditionally; someone who can listen to what they have to say, and help them work out within their own minds the truth of their existence.
Over the past few years, I’ve had increasing numbers of Indigos cross my path. Many have become close friends of mine, as there seems to be an instant “recognition” … almost as if we have known each other forever. Others have been in my presence for only a few minutes before continuing their journey towards their destiny. I’ve had more and more conversations with these special people recently, and it puts a huge smile on my face to see so many of these Indigo Children beginning to blossom. They are starting to question who they are, why they are here and what they need to do with their lives. So many of them are going through emotional turmoil as they strive to find their place and purpose in life. As for me… I am so happy to finally understand that a major purpose for my incarnating when I did was to live through a lot of good and not-so-good times so I could learn some valuable lessons in life and be better prepared to become a person who could relate to the difficulties facing these very special Indigos…. and be available to assist them in their transition.
Some people have literally told me that I am far too nice and generous for my own good. I take that as a compliment, not an insult. I don’t seek monetary wealth or fame, and I prefer to do things for people without having praise bestowed on me. I’m a very private person, but my compassion and love reach far and wide.  I know many who read this will roll their eyes and laugh… and may even think I’m crazy. I don’t care. I also know that many who read this will smile, because they “know” what I write is the truth… they know, because they are close enough to me to understand who I am, or they are one of the Indigos that have been led to me.  I cherish each one of you and I know that you will not only survive your doubts and fears, but will help make an amazing difference in the world. You will assist the newest breeds of humanity currently incarnating… the Crystal and Rainbow children.
Namasté, my brothers and sisters.  I love each of you.  May your journeys be enlightening and rewarding.
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10Apr

Sunday Morning Thoughts…

early_morning_fog

There always seems to be something special and mystical about early Sunday mornings. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the majority of people are still in bed after their Saturday night social festivities. The only other people stirring in their homes are those who have risen early to get ready to go to the church services they perceive as a necessity to protect themselves from some religiously mandated eternal punishment in Hell. It is rare that I can sit on the front deck of the house and not see car after car race down the road as if the driver is already late for some meeting that isn’t really as important as he thinks it is. This Sunday morning is amazing in its own special way. Not that anything special happened to me last night. I didn’t win the lottery; I didn’t have anyone special holding me all night and sharing amazing sex with me this morning; my morning coffee isn’t any more flavorful or satisfying than usual; in fact, it would really be just another day if it weren’t this particular Sunday morning.

I feel a real peace about me. The solitude of the world around me is truly welcomed, as it is usually filled with a cacophony of noises penetrating into my very soul. There is an almost eerie mist blanketing the landscape, masking the view of humanity’s presence. The trees are like shadows trying to break through a fog to tell me that the world is still here, and it will come to get me just as soon as the mist fades into the rays of the rising sun. As I take a drink of coffee, I notice that part of the dewy mist has settled on the rim of the mug. The sensation of cold mist and hot coffee on my lips is exhilarating, as if it were a magickal key that unlocks a portal into the “real” world.  I sense life all around me… not humanity, but pure living energy. The energy of the grass, the trees and the spring flowers; that of the birds, the rabbits and the other beautiful beings scurrying around gathering food for their morning repast; the very energy of life itself. I relish this moment that almost seems to be frozen in time. It’s as if the Universe created it especially to share with me… and me alone. It is MY time. MY special Sunday morning of solitude. I know that over the next few minutes the world of humanity will start to awaken, and my magickal moment will fade into the self-inflicted reality of life as we’re taught to perceive it. Yet, that is only what my ego-self sees. I know that my true self… my higher being… understands that the magick will still be here. I can feel it everywhere, even though the mask that descends over humanity attempts to hide it. I can still find it when I meditate or dream. I can still feel it in the heart of my soul. Still, there is something truly special about these rare Sunday mornings that allow me to fully experience that world without the constant bombardment of negative human emotions coming at me from all angles. There is so much positive energy and peace around me that I can literally ascend from my human body and become one with nature and the Universe.

I like that!

There always seems to be something special and mystical about early Sunday mornings. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the majority of people are still in bed after their Saturday night social festivities. The only other people stirring in their homes are those who have risen early to get ready to go to the church services they perceive as a necessity to protect themselves from some religiously mandated eternal punishment in Hell. It is rare that I can sit on the front deck of the house and not see car after car race down the road as if the driver is already late for some meeting that isn’t really as important as he thinks it is. This Sunday morning is amazing in its own special way. Not that anything special happened to me last night. I didn’t win the lottery; I didn’t have anyone special holding me all night and sharing amazing sex with me this morning; my morning coffee isn’t any more flavorful or satisfying than usual; in fact, it would really be just another day if it weren’t this particular Sunday morning.
I feel a real peace about me. The solitude of the world around me is truly welcomed, as it is usually filled with a cacophony of noises penetrating into my very soul. There is an almost eerie mist blanketing the landscape, masking the view of humanities presence. The trees are like shadows trying to break through a fog to tell me that the world is still here, and it will come to get me just as soon as the mist fades into the rays of the rising sun. As I take a drink of coffee, I notice that part of the dewy mist has settled on the rim of the mug. The sensation of cold mist and hot coffee on my lips is exhilerating, as if it were a magickal key that unlocks a portal into the “real” world.  I sense life all around me… not humanity, but pure living energy. The energy of the grass, the trees and the spring flowers; that of the birds, the rabbits and the other beautiful beings scurrying around gathering food for their morning repast; the very energy of life itself. I relish this moment that almost seems to be frozen in time. It’s as if the Universe created it especially to share with me… and me alone. It is MY time. MY special Sunday morning of solitude. I know that over the next few minutes the world of humanity will start to awaken, and my magickal moment will fade into the self-inflicted reality of life as we’re taught to perceive it. Yet, that is only what my ego-self sees. I know that my true self… my higher being… understands that the magick is still here. I can feel it everywhere, even though the mask that descends over humanity attempts to hide it. I can still find it when I meditate or dream. I can still feel it in the heart of my soul. Still, there is something truly special about these rare Sunday mornings that allow me to fully experience that world without the constant bombardment of negative human emotions coming at me from all angles. There is so much positive energy and peace around me that I can literally ascend from my human body and become one with nature and the Universe.
I like that!
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21Feb

Latest Cabin Review…

I just got back home from my latest cabin get-a-way, and before I could even unpack and get settled, 3 people asked me when I was going to post the pics of the new cabin?  For a split second, I considered waiting a few days… just to make them fidget a bit.  Haha.  But… you know me!  I’m just too damned nice to do something like that.  So, here is my take on the cabin I stayed at the past 2 days… Laurel Glen:

Bear greeting sign

This was one of the rare cabins I’ve rented that is paved all the way to the door.  And, even better, no steep roads with long drop-offs to traverse. This cabin was in the valley, rather than on the side of a mountain.

Cabin from the roadHeading up the driveway

A chainsaw-carved black bear greeted me as I started up the steps to the cabin.

Welcome Bear

There were 10 steps up from the driveway to the lower level deck

Steps from driveway to lower levelOnce up those steps, I could either enter the cabin on the lower level, or climb another 16 steps to the main level:

Cabin_entranceSince the keypad was on the lower level door, I opted for that route.

The lower level had a nice long deck across the front of the cabin…

Lower deckAt the end of the deck, around the corner was my favorite part of the cabin…

The HOT TUB!!

Hot TubThe first room I entered from the lower level was the game room.  It had a nice regulation-size pool table…

Pool Tablealong with a TV, PS2 game system and…

a full-size futon

FutonAlso on that level were a laundry room

Washer and dryerand a large bedroom with 2 queen size beds and a full bath.

Lower bedroomlower bathroomGoing up to the main level required ascending 16 steps

(Forgive the crappy photo)

inside steps to main levelThe stairs ended in the kitchen (see door beside refrigerator)

kitchenThe dining room was very roomy and quite nice, with doors that opened up onto the wrap around main level deck.

Dining roomThe living room contained the most luxuriously soft leather furniture I have ever sat on.

A gas log fireplace provided warmth and a nice atmosphere.  There was a 42-inch plasma cable TV, and a decent wireless internet connection.

Living roomThe main level bedroom had the most comfortable mattress, so that is the one I slept on.

Main level bedroomOff to the side of the bed was the bathroom, which contained a jacuzzi tub.

Jacuzzi on main levelThe cabin had a third level, which contained the master bedroom suite

(though the bed was a mite too firm for my taste)…

This room had its own private balcony.

Master bedroom on upper levelThe main level had a deck that wrapped completely around the cabin.

main level deck frontMain level deck swingMain level deckmain level deck rearOff to the side of the deck was a fire pit that could be used for roasting marshmallows or telling ghost stories.

Fire pitI couldn’t have asked for much better weather for this trip… the temperature got into the 60’s and low 70’s.

ThermometerThis was definitely one of my favorite cabins so far.  Fortunately, we had a nice run of above average temperature weather, so I could rent it at the lowest seasonal rate.  I can’t afford this place in peak season (unless someone splits the rent with me).  If anyone ever wants to, let me know…. I think you’d LOVE it here.  I know I did!

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