UNIVERSE IS SPEAKING ARE YOU LISTENING? Every day Universe is speaking to us in subtle ways and when we don’t pay attention, it could escalate until we get the equivalent of a 2 x 4 between the eyes. Early on, I experienced both methods. Now, a little older and I’d like to think a little wiser, I pay attention to the subtle signs that come my way and happily avoid the more painful alternatives. If you’re heading in a specific direction and hitting brick wall after brick wall, this is Universe’s way of saying one of two things. This is not the path for you or your timing is off, so wait. However, if you’re cruising along and everything is practically falling in your lap, this is a green light to keep moving forward with the confidence you are moving in the right direction. Universe is the master at manipulation and uses everything at its disposal to speak to us. It speaks to us through whispered knowing, gut feelings, or even through the four-legged, the winged ones, those that slither or swim, and let’s not forget the insect community, all of whom share our environment and are connected to us. Over the years, I have come to appreciate the subtle way that nature speaks to me. For example, when a hawk flies across my path, I know to pay attention, something is coming. When I have an unusual sighting of an eagle, I know that I am flowing within Divine timing. When I engage raven or crow I am reminded that majic is all around me. My extensive collection of feathers is a testament to the many confirmations to prayer I have received over the years. We all act as Universe’s angels at one time or another, including saying the right words or taking the right action in coming to the aid of someone we know or a total stranger. Think about it. Have you not felt compelled to go in a different direction, only to find yourself coming to the aid of someone stranded on the side of the road or discovering later that you avoided an accident or delay on your usual route? There are times when someone comes to mind so strongly that you call, only to find out that they really needed someone to talk to at that moment. Listening is about slowing down and paying attention. Signs are all around us, but if you are moving too fast or too wrapped in your own stuff, you could miss the most important message you will ever receive. Growing in the skill of paying attention will change your life—I guarantee it! Blessings, Kate

CHOOSING TO STAND IN THE LIGHT I am experiencing an increase in clients voicing their frustration about partners, family members or friends. The complaint, an individual doesn’t seem to want to take steps to shift themselves. It is not uncommon, when one has been working on themselves, that the lower vibration behaviors of others can seem glaring. When we are close to someone, we are often excited to share our new found truths. For some, it can be very frustrating when others we are close to don’t seem interested in embracing our new truths. You might perceive it as they prefer to wallow in their stuff. Of course everyone has the choice to wallow or not to wallow. Some are so locked into their illusion; they cannot see a way out. Even when the steps are clearly shown, it is as if the way is falling on deaf ears and blind eyes. When one is emotionally invested, it can be very difficult to sit back and watch people we care about stand still as we move forward. I have a client I will call Sam. Sam is a very loving, compassionate and intelligent individual. She agonizes over the fact that her mother suffers from emotional imbalance and low self esteem, which often leads her to self destructive behavior. Even though Sam has spent a great deal of time offering alternatives to help her mom shift, she continues to make choices that keep her in her stuff. Sam wonders what to do. Then there is David. He had been working very hard to make shifts in his life, but his partner didn’t share the same ambition for herself. Eventually, this created deep rifts in their relationship and David had to make some hard decisions. Should David have stopped his growth in order to preserve his marriage? I do not believe that anyone should ever hold themselves back to keep peace. After all, we are all here on our own journey and it is about honoring our path. My sister suffered with addictions her whole life. It was painful to watch her on the path of self destruction. At some point, I realized she was holding our family emotionally hostage. All I was doing, when I thought I was helping, was enabling her inability. No matter what was said or done, it would never make a difference, because she wasn’t ready to make a change. In my effort to assist I was hurting her and myself. I finally told her that I loved her and when she was ready to do what she needed to do, I would be there for her. Until then not to ask for my help any further. I have to say that was one of the hardest things I have ever done. The truth, the only person we can change is ourselves. We cannot live someone else’s life for them. By honoring self and making changes within, change can potentially be created without. Love and respect we are all moving at our own pace. Blessings, Kate

ARE YOU WISE OR DO YOU JUST KNOW STUFF? What is wisdom? As humans we are bound by an innate need to constantly move forward in our soul’s growth. Just as the salmon are urged to move upstream to create new life, so we are compelled by forces beyond our selves. For some this is a conscious need, for others it lingers deep in their subconscious. Even so, it is just as moving and compelling and draws to us experience after experience. Do we learn from our experiences or do we doom ourselves to repeat the same lessons over and over? This compelling may lead some to attend course after course or read book after book in their quest to awaken and to figure out the great cosmos within and outside their selves. Accumulated knowledge does not make you wise. Wisdom comes from practicing the knowledge that you know to be true. Not because someone has told you so, but because it resonates in the deepest part of your being. Wisdom is revealed in embracing and expressing the knowledge that you have gathered, and in your actions toward others and yourself. Wisdom comes in making time each day to practice the art of sacred space. In truth, Wisdom is the sacred expression of knowledge. Blessings, Kate

RESONANCE I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned I'm from the South. I’ve been away for 5 years traveling the west coast and headed back to the east coast at the end of 2012. As I crossed the Mississippi River, I felt like I had come home. It’s amazing how the body remembers the vibrations of a place and either harmonizes with it or doesn’t. Colors of regions are different too. Keeping in mind that color is vibration, the green of the South is different from the green of the Pacific Northwest. Here in the south, it is rolling hills covered with conifer and deciduous trees and curtains of Spanish moss. All manner of slithering things reside within and there is a mix of light and dark energies which speak to its powerful magic. On the other hand the Pacific Northwest is filled with primal forest and a lingering resonance of things ancient and a power no less than the South. This area really spoke to my being, as every cell resonated to its ancient song. How does the area you reside resonate with you? You say, “What an odd question”. However, it is an important one. Most humans have lost their ability to connect with their environment and are so disconnected that they are missing out on an unending source of renewal to their being, as well as Mother Earth’s subtle communications with us. Yes, she is talking to us all the time. So as we move forward, take the time to reconnect. You will be pleasantly surprised. Happy June! Blessings, Kate

Heads up!!, Monday we began the first phase of the full moon/ lunar eclipse, which will occur on Saturday, May 25th. This will complete the three moon/eclipse cycle we've experienced this month. You know the saying, "Merry month of May". So as I've said before, be gentle with yourself and others and remember this creates a potential for emotions to run high. After all, we are fluid creatures and all things fluid are pulled by the moon. With this said, have an amazing week no matter what comes your way.

ENJOYING THE RIDE I think I’m safe in saying that we’ve all been experiencing our own personal rollercoaster ride since the beginning of the New Year. Our physical as well as our ethereal bodies are adjusting to the New Energetic Paradigm. What an amazing time to be present and participating in. Even so, it is a time that’s bringing birthing pains as we are being forced to release any of the old lower vibration behaviors/stuff that we haven’t quite purged yet. No one is immune. The truly fantastic news is that this new energy present is/will fully support the positive changes we make in our lives. So think BIG. Breathe, relax and let go. Above all trust and believe and throw your hands up in the air and say Woohoo!!!

WINDS OF CHANGE The winds of change seem to be escalating the release of unresolved issues for a great many. Fear is one of the most prevalent states of being that the majority of people are experiencing at this time. This fear has many faces: fear of change, fear of lack, fear of ruin, fear of difference and so on. With the rising vibration of the planet, many layers are being stripped away from all sentient beings and the planet. This process is creating a firestorm of emotional energies raging across the planet and within each of us. Fear in itself is not a negative emotion. It is only when we allow fear to immobilize us or cause us to act in a self destructive manner, that it becomes problematic. Fear can be a wonderful motivator, launching us onto new paths to explore and experience or stopping us short of physical or emotional harm. I would like to put forth the idea of changing our perception of fear. Instead of resisting this emotion, we can use it to our advantage, motivating us to shift forward in a positive way. My method, envisioning my emotional fear as a doorway, sometimes they appear very elaborate and this seems to be tied to how small or large my fear is. I take a deep breath and walk through and once on the other side it never fails to amaze me how immediate the release of my fear is. Of course, I don’t recommend this method if you come on a bear in the woods.