Forgiveness allows you to heal …
I choose to release all those I have held so closely in my heart with guilt, anger, shame and regret, I choose to release myself and release others through forgiveness, because I AM worthy of love.
Nina, 25th March, 2014
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The Ten of Swords – Meaning & Interpretation
The ten of swords is the final number card of the sword suit, indicating your completed journey through this particular world of the tarot. This card shows us clearly an end from which there is no returning; the worst has happened, nothing can be changed or saved, nothing can be 'fixed'. The idea, the thought, the dream, it's over. A new beginning must be your focus, you cannot hold onto the old ways any longer. I often make the point that in the swords suit, which correlates to air and thought, that in the majority of this suit you really are able to take control of your thoughts and perception and prevent yourself from suffering the points of the swords. What I mean is that in the swords its your thoughts that are hurting you, change your thoughts and you change the suffering. However, With the 10 of swords, it is too late. You have been pierced already and you are suffering. You will not find a way to avoid this. All you can do is prepare; think ahead and plan how to cope with the mental distress you will be facing. I truly believe that the most important thing that I can share about this card is its gravity. You have to take it seriously. If this card appears in a reading, serious stuff
Ask me?
Hi Soul-friends!! This page is exactly what it says it is - a place where you can ask me ... See one thing I’ve found on my ‘spiritual journey’ is that there really isn't enough support, guidance or literature out there for us!! It's slow work building a group of like minded people to talk to, or even finding helpful books to refer to. I don’t want you to feel like you're alone on this journey like I did. So if there’s anything I can do to help you, or provide you with some insight or guidance, I’m here; just ask. I am not the most experienced or wise person by any means, but sometimes just sharing experiences and feeling part of a network that understands you goes a long way to giving you what you need. Hopefully we will all be able to share our journeys and grow together, so please leave your questions here, and I will get back to you as soon as I can … xxx
Connect to Spirit & your Spirit Guides
I was going through some notes when I came across a list of questions that I had written out to 'ask' my guides. These were personal questions and I will share them below as they provided great insight for me, and I think they would for anyone who sincerely focused on them too. I wanted to explore what was holding me back, what were my fears and what were my blockages. See, I believe that when you connect with spirit, you are very quickly confronted by personal fears. Spirit presents them to you in myriad ways and they keep them coming until you finally do 'deal' with them. For example, childhood issues, sadness, habitual problematic behavoiur and so on... spirit wants you to 'see' and deal with you as a first priority. They are showing you your 'issues' to help you face them, and this really is one of the first tasks on your spiritual journey. So basically, you have to address your personal fears and find self acceptance before you will be able to do any other significant work with spirit. And when you think about it, it really does make sense. In truth, your intuition, or psychic ability is there to inform your connection with creator, 'god' , or the universe. Being 'psychic' is not about knowing secrets or hearing the thoughts of others, it is about connecting to creator and through that
Will he come back to me?
Is he or she going to come back to me? "Will he come back to me?" is one of the questions I hear every single day in my work. It is this question alone that brings many people to a spiritual counsellor, like me, for the first time. They need answers, they need insight and they want to know if there's a light at the end of the tunnel, if this pain will be taken away. It's human nature; everyone wants to know whether the one that they love, the source of their heartache will return having realised the stupidity of leaving someone as special as ourselves. So this is the state many arrive in when they come for a reading; and it tends to set my internal alarm bells off. It is not an empowering question to ask, nor is it really helpful either… and the worst thing about it is that a positive response can really do little more than allay your fears temporarily and quite possibly see you putting your life in limbo as you faithfully wait on this person's return at the expense of your own self esteem and personal growth. And then what happens if when they return nothing has changed with them? That will be no good. If nothing has changed you can be sure you are going to
The Four of Swords; Meaning & Interpretation
When I look at The Four Swords, in the Rider Waite Deck (RWD), I put myself immediately in the situation of the prone man lying on the tomb. I feel it's almost too painful to even think outside of my current needs and situation, all I can do is stay alive, barely. If I do attempt anything further those swords might just fall and pierce my brain… so right now it's better to be still and have a time out. In the RWD the time out seems peaceful and there's a nobility about it and the sense of honourable service somehow implied. Definitely a feeling of vigilance and retreat here. However there is also a darker side to this card. We must remember that the swords are the suit of Air. Those four swords are actually 'thoughts', they are not events or circumstances and their power to hurt or affect us is based upon our mental strength. We should be able to shake away those thoughts... but in times of depression that is impossible. To me this card signifies depressive moods and isolating oneself due to prolonged and overwhelming sadness. Still hope remains, despite being locked alone in this dark room with your thoughts, the window view is enough to confirm that vibrant life is going on outside, almost within reach. The universe never gives up on us and a second chance at happiness is always offered. However,
Keys To Happiness
Happiness is a wonderful state to be in, but none of us feel that way all the time. A lot of the time we experience anxiety and depression too. I think it's really useful to decide to see personal resilience as the key to getting thru these harder times. To see the opposite of "happiness" as resilience, not depression, is personally empowering. Resilience: your ability to cope and grow with life's challenges. Emotional resilience needs to be practiced, it is not necessarily your foundational belief. But invest in it and you will see how it begins to build a protective layer of confidence and self-belief around you, one that allows you to believe in you; and also assists in safeguarding you from depressive or potentially overwhelming experiences. Boosting your ability to be resilient are these key practices: 1. Sleep Sleep is crucial for people and I really think we tend to underestimate its importance, thinking that we can all get by with minimal downtime these days. But listen, sleep disturbances bring your mood down and impact severely on your ability to cope with everyday stressors. 2. Diet Everything that we put in our mouth affects our mood. Here are the offenders: nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, white flour, and processed food — you know, what you live on. The best things you can put in your body
Personal Empowerment
I am totally on board with the whole, "you reap what you sew" or "if you do the same thing every day expect the same results," mentality... So for me; it's absolutely the case that my actions create my outcomes, and my thoughts create my reality. If I do not make changes then my problems or worries will never resolve. This means I'm completely responsible for myself and my state. Sounds daunting on one hand, but on the other, it's incredibly empowering. I am in a position to choose the way I live my life. Recognising what is positive and helpful and what is change worthy is all I need to do to start improving my everyday existence. Asking yourself lots of questions and as a result doing things differently puts me (or you) back in the drivers' seat, where we can stop being passive participants in life's journey. Seeing things this way is so empowering, it gives you the freedom to be anyone and achieve or experience anything you want to, everything is possible. So, today, take back control, it's time to start planning how you will change either the problem itself or if you are to do anything about that, then look at how you're going to handle your reaction to this event/circumstance. Choosing your response means choosing your quality of life -
Gandhi
Gandhi resonates with me probably more than anyone else ... (at least for now!!) Here are some of the messages he left us - imagine how empowered you'd be if you took them all on board : Be the change you wish to see in the world What you think, you become Where there is love, there is life Learn as if you’ll live forever Your health is your true wealth Have a sense of humor Your life is your message Action expresses priorities Our greatness is being able to remake ourselves Find yourself in the service of others Amber | www.intothesoul.com
Broken-hearted? Should I wait?
"Should I wait … will he/she return??" This is one of the most heart breaking questions anyone ever asks… poignant, earnest, and sadly hopeful. It doesn't sound like a biggie does it? But the depth of meaning behind this simple question is incredible. Within it lie so many feelings, hopes, and fears... "should I wait?" can be understood as: Is there any hope left? Can I please, please hold on to my hopes and dreams? Can I still believe that there is a chance for my love to work out? Does my heart need to break? Do I really have to open myself to this suffering? Are they just having a ''moment'' and will change their minds? Must I begin grieving for this? Do I have to accept this as a reality? Have they really gone and left me? Am I really alone? I am scared I will not be able to handle the pain I am going to feel? I do not know how to live without them? Will I be alone forever? Will love ever return to my life…? Many people in their attempt to avoid the above scenario, hold on firmly to the notion that "yes he/she will return to you." The problem with this, even if it is in fact true, is that by refusing to enter into the aftermath of a relationship
The Celtic Cross Tarot Spread
It's time for a Tarot Top up! So let's take a look at one of the spreads that everyone will run across in their journey with the cards. The Celtic Cross tarot spread is a great one to get used to. It's quick and easy to lay out , yet it has a lot of depth to it and literally can be used for guidance, insight and predictions for all situations. Over the next few weeks we're going to be learning all about it. Today - just have a look at the positions of the cards and their meanings and get a bit familiar. The Celtic Cross Tarot Spread -this is a spread that can be used to gain insight into many different situations. And really is one of the most basic spreads from which you could draw out an entire reading." celtic cross, celtic cross tarot spread This tarot spread can be used to gain insight in many different types of readings and works well as an all rounder to have u your sleeve. Here I have provided a diagram explaining the meanings of the cards, when laid out, in accordance with each position. Positions are provided on the left.
White Spirit Quartz Crystals
White spirit quartz activates all energy centres and supports the body in its healing process. It is also helpful for the revitalisation and rebalancing of energy levels. Remember crystals change energy as it passes thru the physical structure - this is where the 'magic' comes from.
Listening is an act of Love
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]istening seems to be a more challenging activity than ever these days, and feeling listened to (even by your significant other) a rare experience also!! In my life there are so many distractions - emails, phones, tv, radio, alarms, reminders, children and pets tugging at my focus. Not to mention my internal dialogue that goes a million miles an hourand wants to start critiquing everything that is being said - mean/nice/good/bad, angry/insulting??happy, sad/positive, agree/disagree .... blah blah blah it all gets in the way. I have to remind myself to let it all go and just listen, and not just to the words, to the state of mind of the speaker as well,as its not just the words that tell us what they are experiencing. When you really listen to someone it means that the person you are listening to is more important at that moment than any other need, opinion, motivation or preoccupation you might have. That person is, for that time, the center of your attention and of your universe, and possibly that is the greatest form of love and validation that you can give them, it says you matter, you make sense, and I care... and really that is the core of what they were after when they came to talk with you in the first place. They wanted to be accepted