Words Inspired by the Universe

When I began my spiritual journey, I remember feeling overwhelmed by people and the world, but especially myself. I didn't know where to start and that was the source of my procrastination. I remember thinking to myself, "Well, you have this issue  and THIS issue! Which to tackle first!" What I feel I was missing was a whole-person centered view. My education in Transpersonal Psychology really helped me to see myself as a whole being and not just scattered bits and pieces. I "tried on" various spiritual practices, seeing what resonated for me. I took what I liked from those practices, ditched the rest and integrated them into my daily life. The key word here for me was integration. They became me and I became them. 

 Recently, I've had so many people ask "what I do" in regards to spirituality. It seemingly always feels like they want me to categorize myself into some simplistic box when in truth that is not my reality. I am not a square, so why should I fit myself in a box?! And, don't you think for one minute that I am annoyed or peeved or anything like that. I LOVE talking about my spirituality. But, my answer is always a long-winded one as I describe my personal philosophy on life. Which, usually ensues that glazed-over, "I'm bored now" look. HA! 

For those struggling with the questions "Who am I? What do I believe? What is my purpose?" take a look at what makes you smile, what makes you laugh, what makes you cry and what makes you angry. A lot of the answers to these questions are seated right in the things that light a fire under our butts! Take a deep look at what makes your heart flutter or what makes your blood boil. There are so many beautiful nuggets of wisdom in these experiences. Write them all out and see for yourself who you are! Sometimes it takes a few journal entries and some tears, but you'll soon see a radical transformation in yourself because you're taking the time to journey inward and ask yourself what you think. Not what anyone else thinks.

P.S. If you're wondering, I was raised Catholic. I have studied Eastern philosophy traditions such as Yoga and Buddhism. I have practiced Earth-based traditions like those of our Native American friends and some Pagan traditions as well. I like to work with crystals and I am a Reiki Master. I believe in angels, fairies, star beings, mermaids, unicorns, dragons, elves and magic. These experiences have all been a reality for me. All of these elements are a fusion of who I am. In essence, I am Vanessa. That's it. :)

January 2014

Since the beginning of the new year, I feel everyone has been sensing a great shift. We are tapping into the crumbling of an old paradigm. The world as we know it no longer functions the way it used to. We have outgrown it and we need bigger boots. You know, it's amazing. I went out to Red Rock Canyon today in Las Vegas, NV and was completely blown away by the vast amount of people swarming the area. I was kind of annoyed to be truthful. My dear friend, Linda pointed out that this was actually a really wonderful thing. All of these people are unconsciously feeling the shift too. As they are feeling ungrounded, they are seeking the raw beauty of nature to help bring them back to homeostasis. I feel this is a shove in the right direction and after having that pointed out to me, I am really excited for humanity. Twenty years ago it was safe for most children in America to play outside. Most of the parents of children today have to constantly monitor and supervise their children. In short, this really means kids are not really getting the "full effect" of being a kid. The world we live in is short-changing them. The only way to make a change, shift a paradigm, tear down old structures that are no longer serving us, is to begin with ourselves. This change starts with you. 

Together We Can Achieve All Things

Songbirds :)

 Being in a romantic relationship with another human being is different from any other relationships we have. We are each separate entities developing ourselves and exploring different avenues, maybe sometimes the same avenues. But the thing to remember is that we do not "own" or "possess" one another. Many of us have these deep rooted ties to attachment and the feeling of "having" something. Sometimes I will joke with my boyfriend about the cute waitress that appeared to be flirting with him at dinner. Foolishly I say, "You know, if it is what you want, you can leave me for her. The cage door is always open..."   We are like songbirds; Always wanting to be free to have the opportunity to sing our songs. But when the songbird attracts the right mate for him by singing his true song, his partner is for life. Songbirds are monogamous. So in this, the cage door is always open. When a songbird is free, the songbird is found, not lost. 

Coming full circle, the cage is a construct created by man. Birds were never meant to be caged and neither were we. :)

Saturday Night Thoughts

All that's real is your perspective. So don't let anyone tell you what you are experiencing is fake. We live in a multi-dimensional Universe. All that was, is. And all that is, was. 

Mermaid Energy

This is my mermaid spread from today.  In the present position I am informed to "Set Your Sights Higher." I am letting go of the old and allowing the new to move in. I am not settling.  I am reaching for my dreams. I can do anything.  You can do anything. 

Love and light,  

Vanessa

Insight for the day

 Love is the key and my soul is the lock. Within my soul I have everything I could ever need and want.