We must surround ourselves in the darkness in order to appreciate the light. Sometimes we need to find comfort in our darkest moments– face them with anticipation not trepidation. It is in the dark moments in our lives when we don’t hear the guiding voices loud and clear that we’re forced to focus and thus seek clarity. In the darkness we’re forced to expand our senses by not relying on vision but our heighten awareness.

It is necessary from time to time to stop and get off the treadmill and look inside. Forget the outer world, the compliments and rewards from others. Truly and honestly look inside and seek to acknowledge our gifts and value we hold in our inner being. It is necessary to reflect in silence in order to find the words necessary to affect changes in one’s life and thus the lives of those who seek our guidance.

In order to implement changes in hopes to better others, we must be constantly doing the work ourselves. We are on a journey seeking wisdom. Along the path, we learn if we’re open, what this great Universe has to offer. With this knowledge we then can share the findings along the way and help guide others in their own passage. In our moments of reflection within the shadows we must keep in mind the knowledge and wisdom gained is for the Highest Good of all and not for gaining power or control over others. We’re all travelers in a phenomenal adventure taking many different paths but all in a similar quest to elevating ourselves to the same spiritual destination. One of the methods used many, many eons ago was the element of scrying. This could be done by looking into a pond at night with only the moon light to illuminate. Now, we can use a scrying mirror which is a black reflective surface usually made out of glass. My personal use for this is to aid in visualization of the things desired and clarity of thought. When we look into the blackness of the scrying glass and allow our imagination to create the visions of the reality we want to surround us, it can be very revealing. When done in a relaxed atmosphere with positive affirmations it can be very enlightening.We must keep in mind, that the images formed may not be exactly what we perceive to be the things we WANt. But, we must trust the visions created which later come to fruition is the vibration of the things we NEED.

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I want to communicate with you some of my thoughts on the Temperance card. Today, I attended a Tarot class, yes, I go to class I don’t believe in ever stopping my quest for knowledge. I’ve always felt a special connection with this particular card. Perhaps, it is my eclectic lifestyle and the variety of things I do that keep me on my toes and need the feeling of balance constantly to stay on my feet and moving forward towards my many dreams.This class touched upon many valuable points which brought certain things to light and other things were affirmed in the discussions.

It is wonderful to dream, visualize and affirm, but it’s even better when your dreams become reality when you manifest the life you desire. This is something I’ve been observing and becoming a part off for years. It is hard to say exactly when it all started to take shape, but take shape it did. We all have dreams and aspirations but if not truly considered with conviction they tend to dissipate like the bellowing clouds in the sky. At first you look up and you see the image clearly, it’s a horse or a dragon you say. You keep looking at it and since you’re not moving the image starts to change, morph and eventually disappear. The same happens to our dreams if not acted upon. The trick is to create your dreams by affirming them in your life without a doubt that one day; they’ll be your reality. “If you believe it, you will see it” This has become a very popular quote of late. I’m not sure who the originator was, but it does hold truth. Start by believing in yourself, your unlimited capabilities, the attributes you hold, the gifts you were born with and the talents that you can develop and hone to perfection. Affirm on your true potential and look at every opportunity as a stepping stone closer to your desire goal. Use your intuition, listen to your inner voice and develop that gift which will guide you along the way to your highest greatness. When you affirm the things you want with clarity it will seem like you’re conducting some type of cosmic communication. You may be entertaining a thought or question, you decide to turn the TV on—and in an instant a simple commercial or show can give you a phrase which answers your dilemma. Everything around you becomes a sign, a song on the radio, an unexpected phone call from a friend you haven’t heard from in a while, but were just thinking off. You have all experienced synchronicity, but dismissed it as coincidence—perhaps it was, but maybe not! The Laws of Attraction exist; all you have to do is tune into the waves that bring those things to you. Believe, be grateful, affirm and you will see what they call “The Secret” reveal itself to you. I must share with you that this positive mind set of affirmations doesn’t happen overnight. It works on your absolute and certainty of believe. It requires you to be clear and develop the NO DOUBT feeling in your intuition (gut feeling).Please don’t falter and abandon your affirmations because something negative comes your way. If you talk to someone that makes you feel bad, sad or that you’re not accomplishing your ambitions quick enough—don’t let this person shake your foundation. Look at this as a test of your own integrity and strength. Make it a point to surround yourself with other beings that are positive and supportive of your lifestyle and beliefs. Look to mentors who are living the life you seek and ask how they do it. Affirmations come in all shapes, sizes and ways to materialize them. It can be as simple as attaining a thought and writing it down on a piece of paper. It can become a concept you can write down on a journal. You can also activate affirmations by taking the time to really focus on what you want. Let me share with you what works for me. I make it a point to revere and be thankful for all the abundance in my life on a regular basis. Abundance meaning all good things that come to us surrounds us and makes us feel like we’re on top of the World. Abundance, doesn’t necessarily have to be money, success, or material possessions–it can one thing or it can be it ALL. I’ve chosen the Full Moon every month to celebrate and affirm my life for the Highest Good. It is a simple way to remember the good, affirm for change and attract positive events and people into my life and to thank the Universe for all the things it provides on a daily basis. It’s not only a time to affirm but to reflect. To look at myself and see where I am and where I am going. I hold these thoughts clearly and then I light a candle anointed with an essential oil which represents the intention of my wishes. The candle is left to burn in a safe container and safe place until it burns out completely. Every time I go by the candle and see it burning it reaffirms my thoughts and desires—once again it helps me to keep my vision in focus and my affirmations clear.  One thing I must say is it is my believe to never wish on a specific thing or for a specific person—for what we may think is good for us, might not be good for someone else. Above all respect the wishes and lives of others. I always end my affirmations with a very concise statement. “May this be for the Good of All and Harm None.” Remember this all starts with a thought which evolves into a vision and with conviction, perseverance and fully intentional clear affirmations becomes the lifestyle of the most magical dreams.