Betty's Blog
The Point of Power is in the Present Moment
by Betty on 09/01/11
It doesn't matter how long we've had negative patterns, an illness, a rotten relationship, lack of finances, or self hatred, you can begin to make changes today! The thoughts you have held and the words you have repeatedly used have created your life and experiences up to this point. That is now past thinking. What you choose to think and say today will create tomorrow. The point of power is ALWAYS in the present moment.
When you were tiny you were joy and love. You knew how important you were, you felt like you were the center of the universe. You asked for what you wanted. You expressed all your feelings openly. And that was the truth of your being. How often have you said, "that's the way I am" , "that's the way it is." ? What you are really saying is that it is what you believe to be true. Usually, what you believe is only someone else's opinion that you accepted and incorporated into your own belief system. It fits with other things that you believe. You seldom sit down and question your belief. So, stop for a moment and catch your thought. What are you thinking right now? If thoughts shape your life and experiences, would you want this thought to become true for you? Is the thought of worry, anger or hurt? Take time to listen to the words you say. If you hear yourself saying something three times, write it down. It has now become a pattern to you. Do this for one week. At the end of one week, look at the list you have made nd you will see how your words fit your experiences. The way to control your life is to control your choice of words and thoughts. No one thinks in your mind but you.
Animal Spirits
by Betty on 07/20/11
What does that mean? When someone has an unusual experience with an animal or has repeated sightings - whether the animal appeared in physical or symbolic form - what is the first priority in understanding does that visitation mean. It is amazing how animals permeate our consciousness and are with us all the time. Even if you live in the city, the birds call to you and the squirrels scamper about. You may see a rabbit, a deer, dogs, cats, don't forget zoos. Fairy tales are rampant with animals, ones that communicate readily with each other and with humans in the stories. Even our stick market is about a bull and a bear. Someone is busy as a beaver or is trying to weasel their way out of things. Some ideas may sound fishy; others probably are just horsing around or trying to get their goat. Be careful you don't have to eat crow. So, you get the picture
So, how do I get the messages the animals are sending? First, visual. What are you seeing, even just in your mind's eye
Second, Auditory. What do you hear? Messages that come this way are usually short and to the point.
Third, Kinesthetic. That is when you feel or sense something. Sometimes this is called a gut feeling. Sometimes this is called intuition. This may be your power animal.
Finally, Cognitive or the knowing. This is also insight
Some examples:
Abundance: Cow, Frog, Ladybug, Turkey
Lifting Depression: Butterfly, Canary, Coyote, Hawk
Physical Healing: Bear, Mole, Parrot, Raven
Expressing Love: Dog, Dove, Rabbit, Sparrow
For more information about your animal spirits call for a reading
What is Tarot?
by Betty on 07/18/11
What is Tarot?
I am asked this so often. Is it anti-Christian? No. It is not scary or anti-Christian. Tarot cards have been around forever. It is a story, we all have a story. Tarot tells you who is around you, who is coming in, and the lessons you learn and have yet to learn. It explains which seasons are which lessons, and if you are stuck. Tarot cards even tell you about past lives.
But you say, "There are so many decks, how do I choose one?" Which one are you drawn to? What is your interest? Maybe it's language, maybe it is culture? Are you drawn to Angels, Fairies, Saints (Doreen Virtue probably has more of these decks) Do you love cats or children? Yes! There are crystal children decks, fairy decks, teen decks, even stick figure decks. Yes, I do have that deck. How about Walt Disney deck? Yup. And airplane and Baseball decks. If you can think it then there is probably a deck for it. I have often wondered why McDonald's or Wendy's has not yet put out a deck. It may happen.
Regardless of the deck you choose, they are all very fun and very telling about where you are now and where you are going. So, how do you get started? You could read a book. You could find a private teacher (yes, I teach), or go to a group. Tarot is so interesting and something very interesting to learn. So, get to it!
