Soft...

I love this image of my dreamcatcher. My web designer seemed to capture the essence of what my dreamcatcher is all about. Soft, whimsical, gentle. It's all there. I would never have thought to photograph it this way. That's why I'm not designing websites and she is.

I'm a bit nervous today. I have a psychic fair coming up this Saturday that I am a participant in. I will be the one divining totem animals for those who are of a mind to know what animals walk with them. I have an eagle, wild mustang and of late, a black panther that walk with me. That protect me, and keep me strong and confident. The eagle is my connection to the element of Air, high above me He soars. The mustang keeps me humble when I stand in my own personal power, and the black panther reminds me when it's time to go within and gather more energy for the days to come.

I've been working on characteristics of various animals for the fair that I can put down on easy hand out sheets and it's been a trial to get these done. There is so much to say and not enough hours in the day to get it all done. Of course there is the fact that I work out of the home, therefore should be expected to get the house stuff done at the same time that is playing havoc with my personal time management. But, until this business of mine makes substantial money, I dare not say I need a cleaning lady to come in. Besides, this cleaning lady would really have to totally love the plethera of animals that wander around here. My chocolate lab cuts an intimidating figure when bounding to the front door. You do have to brace yourself as he lands besides you and pushes into you, all 90 pounds of him for a lab hug. Of course right now, the shedding begins in prep for the summer coat; but I have thought does the shedding ever stop???

I have my first custom design dream catcher order from the website! It will be complicated and I cannot wait to get started. The talisman has yet to arrive from the supplier, so I am itching to get it done! I have done many custom designed dreamcatchers over the years, but this one is special. My first from my new website and it truly is exciting. I'll post a picture when I'm done.

My brother sent me a message from Africa the other day saying that the two dream catchers that I made for him to take with him to the company he is working for were well receieved and are hanging in the offices. Hurray!!! There is something so very neat about having my work as an artisan hanging somewhere half way around the world. A little piece of me is somewhere in Africa. Somehow seems fitting seeing as I want to spend some time in Africa in the next few years with my personal brand of healing, helping out in a clinic. Now there is something tangible in Africa to greet me when I arrive.

I look forward to more dreamcatcher orders..look forward to finally doing something with my life that I am passionate about. Isn't it about time?

Blessings and Light to All.......

the gentlest of touches

Through suggestion and encouragement, here I am. A blogger. Thinking that I might have something to say that is profound, heart touching, or something that someone out there might want to read.

I have been a Reiki Master/Teacher for 9 years now. It continues to humble me, astound me and fill me with awe. I'm sure a scientist could wax technical about how energy exists therefore must move somewhere during a Reiki session, but I am not about that. Each time I meet with a client; each time I go through a Reiki session, it is wonderful, different, and fills me with such joy and well being that I wonder who the Reiki session has been for? Me? or the client? The client leaves and is warm and fuzzy and for a moment all falls away. Reasons why they came are not important. How much stress they have in their life; are the children yelling at each other; their partner forgetful or amiss in affection. All gone. All that remains is simple unconditional love. At that moment the client is reduced to the simplest of forms. Love. For isn't that what we are all about? If not then isn't that what we should be about?

When giving Reiki energy to my animals they are the most accepting of all. They have no preconceived notions about what should happen. They only look at me with such love and adoration and trust and their heart is wide open. I wonder if we as humans shouldn't take a page from their book and look to live our lives in the same way. I often think that they hold the true mysteries of life and are far more intelligent than we humans. If not, nature sure has designed them to look that way.

Imagine at my age embarking on a new adventure. Frightened and excited at the same time. A new website that still has a few changes in store, but order ready none the less. Me?? Finally it's time isn't it? Time to put myself out there and do what I've been doing quietly for many years. Helping my little corner of the world, one being at a time. Teaching in a structured environment with an actual gathering of students, instead of simply teaching one person at a time. Perhaps the position of Crone is finally coming home to me. Much has been written about Reiki, and energy touch healing and chakras. What makes me think that what I have to say is any different or any better?

Time to just throw caution to the wind. Or simply to sit still and listen to the whispers of wind. They've been whispering for quite some time now. Take a quick peek and pause and refresh yourself... whisperofwind.com

Until tomorrow then.. Blessings and Light to all