Meditation, The Answer to Your Prayers.

     As we move into March and get closer to the spring and warm weather, I know everyone is looking forward it.  Most, if not, all of us are over the winter.  We seem to have been blasted really well with the snow, sleet and ice.  Now it's time to melt not only the cold weather, but our hearts and listen for the answers we are seeking.

    

     Often I am asked, how can I get my own answers?  Or, how do I get in tune with my spirit guides?  The key to this is always meditation.  Many people attempt meditation, but then quit out of frustration and an inability to quiet the mind and listen to that internal guidance.  I understand this frustration and the throwing up of the hands.  I'm brought back to a time in early adult life when I was asked by a gentleman, one I had a great deal of admiration and respect for, "How do you know when God answers your prayers?"  This question was a little surprising to me, but it was also an eye-opener to me.  The thought immediately running through my head was, "What do you mean, how do you know when God answers your prayers?  I hear him just like I hear you."  Then the voice in my head said, "Wow, God picked me!  I hear and see things other people don't hear."  Now, for some they consider it to be a curse, for me, I've always viewed it as a blessing.  Again, that feeling of "Wow, God picked me."  But then further, what did God pick me for?  To get the answers to that question I knew I would have to listen closely.  

     There are those that can go into a meditation and journey without a moment of thought.  Then there are those who I will call, "wheel spinners".  What is a wheel spinner?  My definition of that is a person that when they try go to that place of quiet, calm, and relaxation in order to listen for their guidance, or their answers, they immediately start thinking of all the things they need to do.  This list can range anywhere from buying groceries, fixing meals, doing laundry, going shopping for something they need for the home.  It's the place in our mind where we've stored our to-do list.  In meditation we are not trying to access our to-do list, we are trying to access our spirit guides, and our higher-self, if you will.  

     First, I would like to say that prayer and meditation go hand in hand.  One is useless without the other.  Prayer is the method by which we let our needs and desires be known.  We are asking or requesting, that can be for something material, something emotional, an answer that seems to elude us, a need for a loved one to be healed, guidance on how to proceed in a desired goal.  The list can go on and on, it's endless the things that we pray for.  But make no mistake about it, prayer is just as essential as meditation.  For without making the request, or asking the questions there is no need for answers.  The answers come through the meditation.  

     So, now we proceed with going into a meditation.  Our environment for meditation is just as important.  You wouldn't or shouldn't meditate in a car while driving, or in a subway while riding the train.  These are examples of places that you need to be completely aware of what's going on around you at any given time.  Though there have been times in everyone's life when they have ended up in a place, and couldn't remember how the trip.  My opinion is that you should have a place to meditate that is calm and serene, you feel totally comfortable.  When getting ready to meditate I like to light a few candle,  and burn some incense.  It adds to the peacefulness of what I'm about to do.  This is totally up to each individual.  If you are a person who i s a wheel spinner, I'm sure you can understand why you wouldn't do a meditation in the middle of a coffee shop.

     Now to decide can I listen to metaphysical or new age music and get to where I want to go.  When a person meditates they are attempting to reach an alpha state in their mind.  This i s a state of your body, more or less, being asleep, and your mind is fully awake and aware.  After doing meditation for a period of time, you might actually feel the vibration in your body.  Some people hear their answers, and some actually see images, similar to having a dream, but in a completely awake and aware state of mind.  This is the type of meditation that everyone seeks to have.  If you don't get there on your first attempt, do not be discouraged.  It sometimes take a "wheel-spinner" up to two weeks to get there.  Do not fret, because with continued practice even the biggest "wheel-spinner" can accomplish.  Normally what I suggest to people who have a hard time quieting their minds is to start with a guided meditation, whether that is in a group setting, or by purchasing a CD that has a guided meditation on it.  Usually, you can get a CD like that for less than $20.  There are many guided meditations on the market.  Some of the people who have made guided meditations are James Van Praagh, Dr. Brian Weiss, John Edward, and that's just to name a few.  I have had great experiences with Dr. Weiss's CDs.  His are the ones that I recommend most often to my friends and clients.  You will find that once you have mastered the guided meditation, which basically guides you through the steps of relaxation, and journeying in your meditation, then you can move onto an instrumental piece to work with.  The reason the guided meditation works so well, is because instead of going right to your to-do place, you go to that alpha state by focusing on the guide's instructions.  

   When you get to the point where you wish to use instrumental pieces, then you will find pieces like Anugama's Shamanic Dreams II to be very nice to work with.  There are so many, and you need only do a little practice to find the pieces that you resonate with.  I suggest that you try several different artists before settling on the one that works best for you.  Enya, Enigma, Steven Halpern all have very nice pieces that have helped a great many people.  Find what works the best for you and use it.  

     As you meditate your answers can come to you through hearing what is being said to you, or even having psychic visions.  The more practice your meditation the better you will become at it.  As with anything, practice, practice, practice.  

     Remember, pray and make your requests, and then meditate to get your answers.  When you have reached a place of true connection, you know when the answers come you can trust them.  When you start trusting them and following that guidance you get more and more guidance and it be more and more clear.

    It is my hope that you find the answers you are seeking and that continued reading and following of this blog helps you find the love and light you are looking for.  Until we blog again, keep reaching for the stars and searching for your answers.  Don't forget to follow the blog and look me up on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.  You can visit me at www.heavencallingearth.com.  

    

Angels At Our Side

     Hello friends.  It's been a while since our last post.  Many things have been going on, and lots to share.  While contemplating what to write about, and I often ask friends and fans what they would like to read about, a young friend, (first grader), actually suggested that I write about angels.  I'm sure her suggestion was a born out of the fact that we had recently had a discussion because she was frightened to sleep in her own bed.  When I asked her why she was afraid, she promptly declared there's a witch at my window and a monster in my closet.  I don't want to be in there with them.  They scare me.  

     I can remember a time when I would have been frightened of the same types of things.  In fact, I know adults that are frightened of "paranormal activity" around them.  For the most part, this kind of activity around a person or a home is harmless.  The spirit realm is merely co-existing in the same space, but a different dimension.  There recently has been an upswing in the amount of noticed activity.  It's not that the activity has become more, it's the fact that more of it is noticed.  Why is being noticed now?  The answer to that is because the "veil", if you will, between the two dimensions is getting thinner.

    It has been my experience and what I've been shown through the years of being a psychic medium that each of us has a team that is with us, and helps us through our human lifetime.  This team consists of guardian angels, spirit guides, and our loved ones that have crossed into the heavenly dimension.  I've been asked if those that have crossed into that dimension are somehow stuck in between because they are helping us.  The answer to that is no they are not stuck.  However, there are spirits that at the time of crossing did not go into the light, and they are stuck.  There's a big difference.  And for the most part those spirits are harmless, and while they sometimes engage in mischievous activity, they don't mean to scare anyone.
     Now, I want to go back to my little friend, Ruby, and her problem with the witch and the monster.  I gave Ruby a crystal for her protection, and told her that she could call on the Archangel Michael, the protector angel.  Archangel Michael is known for being the angel of protection.  Most often when you look up pictures of him you find ones with him holding a sword and shield, hence the protection from anything and everything.  Ruby was quite happy to know that she could personally call an Archangel to help her with this witch that seemed to be hanging out at her window, and the monster in her closet.  After a search on the Internet and showing her several images of the Archangel Michael, she promptly chose one that met with her liking.  The image that she chose was one not with a sword or a shield, but one that was much more gentle and loving in appearance.  Each of us has images that we are drawn to, and comfortable with.  It was not at all surprising to me that my six year old friend would be drawn to one who had such gentle appearance, while most adults would choose one with the sword and shield.
     There are people who might say, or wonder, well if he is protecting someone over here, how can I call on him and still have him help me.  Well, angels like God can multi-task.  We get stuck in our thinking of this third dimension, and truth be told, the dimension that angels exist in and that God does is not limited by the same constraints we are.  They are omni-present, in other words, they can be present in multiple places at one time, helping multiple people at one time.  We try to put our earthly limits on God and angels, and even our loved ones that have crossed over.  The limits are only present in our own minds.  We are capable of so much more than we realize, but the limits we put on ourselves stop those possibilities.
    So far we have only talked about the Archangel Michael.  I'd like to give a more detailed description of he represents.  Michael is the arch angel whose name means he is representative of God.  He is the protector angel. Along with being the protector, he can heal nervousness, and can clear out fear.
     For each area of our life and the earth's there is an archangel that covers that area.  You can say that they are God's helpers.  The next Archangel I'd like to address is Ariel, her name means Lioness of God.  She is considered the angel of animals.  She helps to heal them and the environment.  So if you have a pet that is sick or you environment is in need of healing, call on Ariel, this is her primary function.  Whether your pet is suffering from an illness or getting to cross into heaven, you can ask Ariel to help, she gladly steps forward to help.
     The Archangel Uriel helps us to heal resentment and to be forgiving.  If you are struggling with these areas of your life, ask Uriel to present himself in your life and take away the resentment.  He can help you to forgive and to be forgiven.
    Raphael is the healing angel.  Whether you are in need of physical or emotional healing Raphael can direct you on that path.  He is also known to guide healers.  His name means "he who heals."  No matter what your illness is, Raphael can help you on each level.
    Most of us have heard of the Archangel Gabriel. After all, he is mentioned in the Bible in reference to announcing the birth of Jesus.  His name means, "messenger of God".  Not surprisingly, he heals women during pregnancy and child birth.  He also has dominions over helping with creative projects.  So whether you are pregnant and suffering from things that only come on during pregnancy, or you are stuck in your creative needs, Gabriel can aide you.
    The angels that I have mentioned here are only a few of the archangels that we can call upon to help us and guide us, there are many more.  The power you can call into your life by calling on these angels for help and guidance is unlimited.  Remember, if you are struggling with any part of your life, you can call on your team for guidance and assistance.  Just like six year old, Ruby, who was able to call on the Archangel Michael and go back to sleeping in her bed, you too, have access to these angels for your help and guidance.  The angels are only piece of your team that work at helping you in your earthly life lessons, they are indeed a powerful part of that team.  That power is there for you to call upon, and claim.  It is your God-given birthright.  So use it as much and as often as you like.    Until next time, I send you love and light.
   Remember, if you've lost a loved one that now resides in the heavenly spirit dimensions, or if you have a life lesson you need clarity in, and would like to set an appointment for a psychic reading, or a psychic medium reading, go to www.heavencallingearth.com or email pam@heavencallingearth.com.  Blessings to you and your loved ones on earth and in heaven.