When life throws us a curve ball or two, it can affect our vibration in so many ways.  This week’s reading offered a resounding message from Spirit - Keep Calm and Carry On.  And for those of you who know that particular saying and the things that are happening in our world at the moment, should find it a very apt mantra to keep saying over and over again. 

In our humanness, and yes that is a big part of who we are, our spiritual essence struggles, with everything .......the good, the bad and the ugly.  But the disappointments, some may call frustrations, can really soak into our soul and try to break us down. 

I personally have been going through a skirmish,  and like many of you conclude that maybe it was placed before me as a reminder that life is full of imperfections and bumps along the way.  Maybe this is another test of my faith, my belief and honoring the energy frequency that I work and live in on a daily basis? 

We usually have more questions than answers, but this is when we need to have our heart open to hearing, seeing and sensing the answers.  When we receive messages from our angelic guides and helpers, which we do get all the time, it is being receptive and sensitive and listening to what our heart is telling us.

My recent experience happened when I was out walking a couple of days ago. I was in deep contemplation about things happening in my life and asking spirit to help enlighten me to get some direction or at least to understand what was happening and if it was coming to an end sometime sooner rather than later .

I was mulling over possibilities in my mind, as we do in our humanness.  I am a true believer that out of something bad always comes something good.  And sometimes we need to go through this to embrace this aspect more.  So what was I missing?  There had to be something I was missing in this chaotic scenario.  Maybe it needed to occur based on the relationship of cause and effect.

All the time, like all of us, I was waiting for a sign.... confirmation or just something to help me keep focused.  You know what I mean... should I keep going or change direction, or maybe give up on this latest adventure.   As a child I was told that everything comes to those who wait, and although my predicament wasn’t life threatening, it was extremely frustrating, consuming my energy beyond redemption because my human energy had stepped into it.

I continued walking along enjoying the day, in deep meditative connection with Mother Nature.  I needed this time, to keep myself centred not letting this overwhelming feeling in my gut control my vibrational frequency. 

And there it was on the pathway, right in front of me... a grey & black feather.  I knew it was for me because I had walked this same part of the path less than an hour earlier and it was there.  So I picked it up and thanked spirit for giving me this beautiful and significant sign that I was being protected by my angels.  This feather was a sign bringing forth spiritual wisdom and peace within, letting me know that a message will be sent with the answer to the question you have asked.   Thank you, thank you, thank you I cried from within.

But spirit wanted me to really know that they were there for me because holding my feather as I walked, a tiny black butterfly flew up and almost landed on my nose.  So I knew there was going to be a shift in power relating to what I had been asking.  When I gave thanks, I could feel tears filling my eyes. I felt a peace resonating within my heart, and I knew that even though at this exact moment I couldn’t see the wood for the trees, a positive change would be occurring soon.    
           
I slept more peacefully that night and awoke the next morning to the wind creating angelic music through the venting in my condo.  Not a sound had I heard like it ever before in the three years living there.  As I listened, again this overwhelming feeling of tranquility filled my soul frequency, my vibration felt like it could let go of the thoughts, the questions, the concerns because spirit now had this in hand and were working on it.

Would the shift take place relating to what I was asking?  I truly didn’t know, but within my heart chakra was a sense of calmness, stillness had filled my whole spiritual and physical body.  In my serenity there was once again stillness and tranquility knowing that this was in the hands of the divine Universal force we call God...... Jesus..... Buddha..... Allah.  Whatever name you pray or meditate to doesn’t matter, because our prayers are always answered.  We just have to take the time to listen and keep believing.

Vibrational Blessings, Debbie 

Yesterday I was walking with a group around the Labyrinth in Leamington.  Being in the moment I realized that I could explore that time and just let my vibrational energy flow freely, without restrictions.  Amid the pulling out weeds, which I will share with you in a later blog, I came across a little twig.  It was just sitting there on top of the boxwood hedge.  As I was the last one on the walk I wondered if the others that had walked ahead of me had seen it, or whether it had just appeared for me, right then. 
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I picked it up, because there was a reason, even if it was not known to me.  Drifting back into my thoughts, I let the twig turn gently in my fingers allowing me to see it from all angles without any agenda or reason.  That’s what I call being in the Now Intention and boy is it enlightening.

This little sprig of wood was at some point in its existence part of a bigger tree, that would have stood in strength reaching its branches out to the Universe. And below, it would have been attached by its roots that went deep down into mother earth.  Connecting us to both Heaven & Earth with branches and roots stretched out.  As above, so below.

Then in a moment this little twig would have broken away, so I could find it, and pick it up and spend time in contemplation.  What a gift I thought.  Just for me. 

As my walk came to an end, I realized I no longer had the little twig in my hand.  My thought was that during my weed pulling the little twig had yet again continued on its journey and our time together was at an end. 

Leaving those thoughts behind I ventured through my day feeling very blessed.  It wasn’t until I went to bed last night that I felt something on the bed.... yes, it was my little twig, who had somehow come home with me.  How, I have no idea, truly I don’t because I didn’t have any pockets in my clothing.  So whether it was divine intervention or just a fluke it doesn’t matter. 

Was my little twig a gift from heaven with the purpose of writing this blog?  Or just because it wanted to remind me that trees are never limited.  They are in balance and harmony with nature.  The branches are always extending out reaching upwards seeking the light & nourishment.  The branches will shelter & protect us.  A tree stands strong, ever growing, ever changing. 

After all, life is dependent on our own self awareness. Expanding and evolving as and when we are ready.  Our vibrational essence knows that there is ALWAYS another way if something doesn’t work out for us, we just have to adapt and transform accordingly being OPEN to receive.  

Vibrational Blessings, Debbie 

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.  It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

 That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. 'Really?' she heard whispered. 'I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!' and, 'I didn't know others liked me so much,' were most of the comments.

 No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

 Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin.

As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. 'Were you Mark's math teacher?' he asked. She nodded: 'yes.' Then he said: 'Mark talked about you a lot.'

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher.

'We want to show you something,' his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket 'They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.'

Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him.

 'Thank you so much for doing that,' Mark's mother said. 'As you can see, Mark treasured it.'

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, 'I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home.'

Chuck's wife said, 'Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.'

 'I have mine too,' Marilyn said. 'It's in my diary.'
Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. 'I carry this with me at all times,' Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: 'I think we all saved our lists.'

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will be.

 Author - Anonymous
 
Whether this is a true story or not I feel it is like a parable, showing us a vibrational lesson we can embrace and a gentle reminder to tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Vibrational Blessings Debbie A. Anderson


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Late one evening I was reflecting on my day and if I had been vibrationally in sync with everything I had done.  Was I on the right track with my work in that moment?  I have to share, this is not a question I ask myself on a regular basis, so I considered that as it had come into my mind, perhaps there was something that shifted in me in that moment.  I sat for a few minutes to reflect upon my perception of that day and what it meant to me and why was I questioning it? 

I try to share with everyone, that when we get thoughts like this to tap into it in the “now” moment.  Maybe I needed to be aware of something that spirit were trying to share, but I was too busy to acknowledge it.  Life can be demanding, we get engaged in it, and so we should.  So for me, I just sat for an instant to contemplate.

I knew I felt good about what I had achieved, so that is where I put my thoughts to rest.  It was then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a tiny piece of paper floating down to the floor, just a few feet from my desk.  I bent down in curiosity and picked it up.  The message was from a fortune cookie I must have saved.  It said “others see you as a wise person”. 

So, there in a nano instant, spirit had sent me a clear message. 

If anyone has ever been in my office and seen my desk you will know that it is a place where all positive pieces of paper are housed, abandoned if you like.  So when I am working at my laptop, when I look out at the wall I am seeing images of positive vibrations staring back at me.

But how did it float up above me, across the room behind my chair?  I concluded this could have only been sent from heaven, so in my acceptance of receiving the message I thanked spirit for reminding me that I am on track.

Next time you start to wonder about yourself, your perception of you, just step back and wait, because spirit will send you your own special message.
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Vibrational Blessings Debbie A. Anderson 

Today, being April Fool’s day will have many of us enjoying playing pranks in a light hearted way.  But let’s step back from our modern day aspect because in ancient cultures April 1st was celebrating the beginning of a New Year... a fresh start... a clean sweep... and along with that, new opportunities.

Even the Fool Card in Tarot depicts that they have relinquished responsibilities... let go... have the freedom to do what they want.... sort of like the wild card.... knowing that chances, opportunities are there if they just seek them out.

So today, if you are to do anything, (other than having fun) take a moment to utilize this day (yes, all of it) to explore what vibrational possibilities are there opening up for you. 

Call it fate, destiny or just tapping into your spiritual vibration and venturing forward not being the Fool with your life.
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​Vibrational Blessings Debbie A. Anderson 

A man was exploring caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay vessels. It was like someone had rolled balls of clay and left them out in the sun to bake.
They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he strolled along the beach, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he could.
 
He thought little about it, until he dropped one of the clay balls and it cracked open on a rock. Inside was a beautiful, precious stone!
 
Excited, the man started breaking open the remaining clay vessels. Each contained a similar treasure. He found thousands of dollars worth of jewels in the 20 or so clay balls he had left. Then it struck him.
 
He had been on the beach a long time. He had thrown maybe 50 or 60 of the clay balls with their hidden treasure into the ocean waves. Instead of thousands of dollars in treasure, he could have taken home tens of thousands, but he had just thrown it away!
 
It's like that with people. We look at someone, maybe even ourselves, and we see the external clay vessel. It doesn't look like much from the outside. It isn't always beautiful or sparkling, so we discount it.
We see that person as less important than someone more beautiful or stylish or well known or wealthy,  we have not taken the time to find the treasure hidden inside that person.
 
There is a treasure in each one of us. If we take the time to get to know that person, then the clay begins to peel away and the brilliant gem begins to shine forth.
 
May we not come to the end of our lives and find out that we have thrown away a fortune in friendships because the gems were hidden in bits of clay.
 
Author Unknown
 
Now go out there and be a vibrational treasure, the way the Universe intended you to be!! 
Vibrational Blessings & Sharings, Debbie A. Anderson
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Believing in yourself is paramount if you ever want to succeed in life.   It is about self-motivation & overcoming your fears to make your dream become a reality.  The first step is having the ability to grasp the notion that you are capable of doing amazing things when you believe in yourself.

Each of us have unlimited potential to do something great but ONLY when you are willing to take the risks and work the plan of action you set out for yourself.   Your mind is owned and operated by YOU, so don’t allow the trolls and “neigh sayers” to get in your head, because when you do, you are finished.  Don’t allow yourself to get the life blood sucked out of you by trying to live up to the expectations of others.   Always surround yourself with people who believe in you and what you are doing. 

Self-doubt is like an incurable disease that gets into your system if you don’t stay focused and on course.  It is said that faith can move mountains, so never doubt your own power, because you are capable of achieving anything if you are motivated and set your mind, body and soul to it. 

Being negative is very easy if you buy into it.  The half empty glass concept is the easy way out, because if you look at it from another perspective, you always have the ability to refill the glass – if you want to!  When you stop comparing yourself to others and live up to your own expectations you are navigating in the right direction of being successful.  

When we step into our vibration and believe in our “self”, because in reality it is already a part of us, the transition is of ease and grace.... 

Finally remember to always live up to your OWN expectations because it is YOU and only you who counts.  As Zig Ziglar said “Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable”.

Vibrational Blessings, Debbie A. Anderson 

​There is much in life that we don’t have answers for and yet we forge ahead hoping to find our way. 

We trust in a force, be it God or our higher self, and sometimes get to find the knowledge that will guide us.

Now and then, without even realizing, our soul gives us what we need.

Our friends, loved ones, family – whatever we hold dear to us, moves us to the point of hope.

We can only move forward.  Our past is behind us.  Our future, without knowing its path, lies ahead.

Some tread tenderly, others rough ride the road and hope it will in return bring them to their goal.
Our purpose.  Our focus.

Whatever that is, we seem to hold it dear to our heart.

Should we fail?  Will we succeed?  Do we know what lies at the end of the journey?  Is it fear or hope that makes us who we are?

If there is a God or universal force, does it care either way?

Can we know that? 

The questions outweigh the answers.  And should we actually find the answers, do we know for sure that they are correct for us?

Life, is for living..... but do we know if we are living our life as it should be lived?

There is no jury to decide.  There is no paper, certificate at the end of the road saying we have passed with honours.

Only our soul knows for sure. 

But will our memory, like footprints in the sand, be erased when we move on to the next life?
Or will the imprint still be there deep within us.................. 

Ultimately, this is YOUR life and the way you lead it is up to YOU... no pressure.  My hope is that whatever you do, you just DO IT and do it vibrationally! 

Vibrational Blessings, Debbie A. Anderson 

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A year ago I went to a concert where Toto & Michael McDonald were performing alongside each other.  It was a glorious evening of listening to great music that I knew the words to (smile).  But what was touching to me was that these artists obviously not only enjoyed what they did, but embraced working alongside each other. 

Toto being the opening band, invited Michael McDonald to join them, then the closing song, Michael McDonald had Toto come back out on stage. 

Michael introduced his band members with admiration, many, including Toto being close friends in the business for many years, which shone throughout the evenings performance.  When he introduced Tommy Sims, one of the co-writers of the song Eric Clapton made famous, “Change The World” it lead into Michael McDonald reminding the audience, as human beings that we need to learn to live together as one, which got a roar from the crowd.  This was followed by lead guitarist Steve Lukather, from Toto, giving an electrical rendition of Amazing Grace. 

As this electrical euphoria filled the auditorium where 5,000 people were gathered together, I imagined how each of us could individually change the world we live in with simple acts of kindness and acceptance. 

The Universal shift that is currently happening is about unconditional love.  The vibration of benevolence would evoke a different perception in our world.  We each need to take responsibility for the positive energy we can create in life.  Whether that is acceptance of others and the faith they follow, or helping someone without any expectation of something in return.

Imagine how our spiritual acts would evolve, based on only our purest intentions.  I sense it would be the emergence of sincerity, kindness and acceptance living in total harmony within our world.

If you get a moment listen to “Change the World” https://youtu.be/kntzQiaFzOQ
Vibrational Blessings Debbie A. Anderson 

This time spiritually and universally is a moment in our lives for facing inner fears... and letting them go for good!!!  PERIOD LOL

It is about stepping into our power, which doesn't translate to controlling others, but being aware that when others are around us, we don't have to take on their shifts (smile).

The world is sadly, full of controllers - and we can identify with them very easily... they can be every day people, like ourselves and yes, world leaders and those in power. They have their own fears, so translate that to taking control of others so they can themselves feel stronger, more powerful. 

If you can get to the library and rent the Celestine Prophecy*, do it and watch it.  Here is the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUdDvrAFI1k

We watched this movie many years ago when it first came out, but I borrowed it again from the library about a year ago.  As I watched it, I connected to many essences of what is going on in and around us all at the moment (smile).  It may help you to understand, even accept, but definitely NOT take on their fears, their anger, their pain. 

​Always push out love, light and forgiveness because that is the only way we can be free ourselves (smile).

Vibrational Blessings Debbie A. Anderson 
 
*Celestine Prophecy written by James Redfield.