*SMH* So Quick to Judge...

Have you ever done a tarot spread? Used crystals, astrology, runes or any other divination tool? If you have, what would you say your accuracy rate is? Would you say 50%? 60%? Maybe 80 - 85%? You certainly wouldn't say 100% would you? Because if you did you would be out of your mind crazy. And if anyone tries to tell you their rate of accuracy is 100% I would hope that you would be smart enough to turn and run. Because there is absolutely no way any psychic, witch or anyone else can be absolutely 100% correct 100% of the time.

So when someone, anyone, starts to attack someone for having their psychic info wrong, I can get a little irked.  I don't care if it's someone in my small circle of friends, or someone well known throughout the world. Just because someone is famous doesn't make them infallible. And anyone who thinks that it does is pretty much delusional.

So Sylvia Browne was wrong. Guess what, just because she's a psychic doesn't mean she's not human. And if you were to ask her she'd tell you as much. She will flat tell you that she isn't accurate 100% of the time. That she gets things wrong, that she misses the mark sometimes. She wouldn't be human otherwise.

Now I know that some of you would say that she doesn't need to be going on national television and giving out false information like this. News flash: she wasn't the only one on that sound stage. These people go to these tapings for this one purpose. To get a reading  from a psychic. In fact they probably wrote in and asked to be featured on the show. So you can't place all the blame on her either.

Also, Sylvia never charges for helping in any professional capacity when working with the police or with any other authority. And her mini-empire? Try a foundation for research and a church. Yes... a church. She founded a church built on love and inclusion. I would know because I have been a card carrying member for several years, and part of the extended study group for several years more. I've met the woman, been to -and worked- several of her lectures, read just about every book she has published... she even helped lead me to my spirit guide Andrea. Her spiritual message helped me through the hardest time of my life. And it brought me back from the darkest period too.

There is more to Sylvia Browne than just a few televised appearances. Don't be so quick to judge someone, anyone, on a  handful of information. There's usually a much bigger picture. If you'd like to see the official statement concerning Amanda Berry, and a response from a cousin of her's, you can find it HERE. 

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Enter The Elephants

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I've been seeing a trend as of late. A trend of elephants. Small ones, large ones, funny ones, stoic ones, cute ones... and ones that are godly.

Ok. Some clarification. I've been seeing elephants everywhere lately. Much like when Kwan Yin came to me, I am finding them in random google searches, in magazines, in books, in facebook feeds, on pinterest, in stores... everywhere I look it feels like. And I do more than just scroll (or stroll) past them anymore. I actually notice them now. I mean, I always notice pins of frogs or say Alex Skarsgard... but elephants? Not so much. Until now.

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When I finally realized that these animals were actually stalking me I figured I should give them a chance. I mean, that's the decent thing to do right? And so I went on a specific search instead. Elephants and Gods. And guess who popped up. Can I say 'Duh!'

Now this is a fairly recent development. And I've only just begun to do the research on Ganesha. But he is absolutely fascinating. He's Hindu, that much I already knew. But his symbolism is astounding. And there is just so much of it. Thus far I have made my way to the Wiki page for Ganesha. And there is just so much to digest there.

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A few things that really resonated with me is his connection with the OM ( ॐ ). His iconography will include this symbol quite often. As you see in the picture above, he has it inked on the palm of his hand. He's associated with the Muladhara chakra, or the base chakra. And there really is a mountain of research to go through, and maybe I'll do a more thorough post once I've made my way through it. Until then, here is this nifty little graphic that I'm filing away (left).

I'm actually really excited about this new facet to research and learn about. To work his way into my practice and worship. Just another piece of evidence that my path is ever evolving.

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Day 33 -- Falling Off The Wagon (I Cheated!)

So when my family and I decided to take the route of a gluten-free/ dairy-free lifestyle, we also included built in cheat days. Only one a month and at the end of the month as a reward. Well, the girls' school likes to do fundraisers at a local restaurant. And this restaurant has THE BEST Reuben sandwiches. So even if it was a few days early we decided to participate anyway. 

And I figured if we were gonna go, we better 'Go Big Or Go Home'. 

So not only did I have an amazing Reuben sandwich, we also had cheese fries and nachos as appetizers and I had a fries (with ranch of course) to go along with my sandwich. Husband had a cheeseburger and fries.  We both paid for it dearly the next day. 

Now, I know we shouldn't have gone all in the way that we did. We took family with us and made it a night out party type atmosphere. So we probably went a little further than if it had been just the four of us. But really, that's no excuse. And it will surely be remembered next time (if there ever is a next time).

The next morning my hands and feet were screaming at me. It was like I was undiagnosed and unmedicated again. It was damn near unbearable. And the pain in my feet lasted three days. 

Needless to say, we won't be doing that again any time soon. But more than anything I was surprised by just how much it affected me. I figured I'd be paying in one way or another for the abuse on my body, but I didn't think it would manifest quite like this. 

Lesson Learned. 

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The Dreams That Haunt Me

Since I was about 18 or 19 (maybe before, this is just when I started to connect it), I've been having dreams about people. Only they aren't really dreams. They're more like observances. And they're usually about people who have long since left the forefront of my life.

They're always about people who I seem to have a deeper connection with, even if that connection was brief and more than a decade ago. There is one that I haven't spoken to in almost two decades, but I've dreamed about several of their bigger life events. Getting engaged, getting married, finding out they were pregnant. I always find out within a few weeks, sometimes months, that these events actually happened through mutual friends.

There's another that I dreamt about less frequently, but they were lost to me for quite some time. They left town when I was 15 and I didn't hear from them again for at least another 15 years after that. But I would have these dreams that they were in a bad situation. That they were down and depressed and needed a life line. And many times that was me. We would talk, we'd hold hands, we'd walk through stores or parks. I would just be there for this person. We reconnected through the wonder of Facebook, and now the dreams have stopped. But I also now know that they had some really rough life experiences. 

And yet another who breaks my heart each and every time I dream about them. And those dreams are coming more often these days. Unlike the others, I didn't just simply lose track of this person. I had to let them go. I didn't want to, but I had to. It was what was right for each of us. Our friendship was actually hurting them. And the dreams I have now are backing that up, but doesn't make the struggle I have with those events any easier. 

So I dream about people who I've had a connection with. But why do I get these dreams if there isn't anything I can do about them? Once I'm back in contact with them they stop. So what's the point. I have no doubt that these people (especially the second one) were reaching out to me. But I don't think they were (or are) aware of it.

I can't control them. I can't manipulate them. I can't even contact the people they are about. Its rather frustrating to know that they are reaching out to you and you can't reach back. Mainly because they don't even know that they are doing it. Seriously though, if anyone out there can shed light on this... I would certainly welcome any insight. 

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Day 31 -- Yoga Relapse

I so want to get up to going three times a week. But I haven't been able to just yet. Last week I tried super hard to go on Monday morning as well as my normal Tuesday and Thursday. Well I didn't make it to the 6am class, so instead I went to the 5:15pm class instead. Only, when it came to the 6am class on Tuesday I dragged ass and could barely make it through. And then... my alarm never went off on Thursday. Still not sure if that was my sub-conscience trying to tell me something or not. 

So, then I though I would try again this last Monday. There wasn't any way I was going to get out of bed that morning either. And I don't even dare try going to back-to-back classes again. So that leaves the whole three-times-a-week thing up in the air. And honestly... I just don't think I'm ready for it. Those classes are hard core. Fast pace and really pushing you. And that's great and all, but I think I need to take a couple days and set my own pace. 

Last week I posted something about scheduling. The fact that I need more structure to my goals and how I'm going to achieve them. So here it is: My Workout Schedule. Now... I know that I'm not going to be able to do ALL of this right off the bat. But I'm going to try. I figure I'm going to be one hurting puppy by the end. But I'll have a rocking body to show for it... right?!

Now I just gotta get everything and everyone else in my life on a schedule! 

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Day 29 -- 4th Week Wrap Up

Day 29. Four weeks in. I have to tell you, I don't feel like I've really gotten anywhere. This was suppose to be about finding time for me. To do something for me. Sure I've changed my diet, lost a little bit of weight (though now I'm behind in my goal), but that's really about it. I haven't really addressed the Mind or the Soul areas of this challenge just yet. So I've decided that this month is going to be more about my mind. I'll still be posting recipes, updates and body works; but I'm going to try and delivered on some of the other aspects of the challenge too. 

Up first of course is the weight in. Only... I didn't. I'm so sick of looking at that stinking scale and be upset by the lack of movement of the needle. I know that what I'm doing is much healthier for me. I can feel the difference in my body and in my energy level. So I'm going to take a little vacation from the scale watching and see where I land in a week or two instead. 

As far as food is concerned... I think I've got the Paleo Chicken Fried Steak recipe figured out and I'll share that for sure. Plus I'm finding more salads to try and maybe, just maybe... I might have coconut chicken strips too! 

That schedule that I mentioned? I'm working on that today too. Going to actually sit down and figure out what it is that I should be doing each day to stay on track and sane overall. That'll be fun!

And I've got a few Mind posts floating around in my head, so I'll start writing those too. Some things that I need to get out there, some things that I need to get down on paper (or type on a screen) so that I can stick to them. 

So, even though this isn't the 1st of the month, I'm starting the second leg of this journey today. Where are you at with it all? Have you been working on the Mind aspect of the challenge? Are you hung up on anything, need to vent or just get something out there? I'd love to read all about it and support you in any way that I can!

And don't forget about our other bloggers in the challenge! Be sure to check their post out too! (Psst... submissions for the linky list close at midnight on the 30th. So if you'd like to share, be sure to link up!)

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Day 27 -- In Need Of A Schedule

I've gone backwards. I've gained weight. I'm back up to 164 lbs. No, its not much, but its still working backwards. I'm just hoping that yoga is already building muscles and that's what this is. BUT... I'm not going to let it get me down either. I'm stepping away from the scale for a bit. I'm going to get a little bit more organized and start prioritizing too!

First thing: Yoga. I'm still stuck at twice a week. This week I'm going to push myself and find a third class to get to. I need to keep pushing myself. That and four days between classes isn't doing me any good.

Meals: I'm still trying to eat on the fly, but doing it more healthy. These two ideas don't seem to work so well. So I need to schedule not just my dinner menu, but my breakfast and lunch meals too.

Work at Home: I keep telling myself that I'm going to do exercise at home, but I haven't actually done it yet.  Shame on me. It needs to get scheduled in or I won't make the time. 

Chores: I know what you're thinking, what does this have to do with anything else. Well first of all, I can work up a sweat doing REAL housework. But secondly, it gives me a peaceful place, one free of worries and concerns about what else needs to be getting done. Clearing out the house clutter will clean out some of the mind clutter and hopefully some of the excuses that come with it. 

Me Time: We all need that little bit of time to ourselves. To read or meditate, be creative or just... be. I'm not getting enough of that these days. I actually get it in bed at night reading before going to sleep... but then I'm using up good sleeping hours, make me drag all day the next day. Definitely not good if you have yoga the next morning at 6 am!

All the Other Stuff: From picking the girls up from school, to work on the shop, to doing the shopping. It all needs to be planned. The more planning the less opportunity to cop out of something. At least, that's how my brain works. 

Basically, I guess its time to get serious. I've been kind of walking through this in a daze. Amazed at the weight loss so far, thinking it would keep on going that way. Time to think again. If I'm really serious about losing this weight and getting in shape ~ Mind, Body & Soul ~ then I need to get down to it and get to work! 

How about you? How are you keeping up? Finding progress simple? Need some extra boosts? Are you already on a schedule? Has it helped or hindered you? Do you think you could benefit? Let us know below!

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