Some advice for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day approaching tomorrow, I am seeing anxiety levels begin to rise.  So I thought I would take a look at this from some different angles...(This applies to both male and females!)
Lets start with those who are single.  Why are you stressing over this?  I find it perfectly normal for those that are single to show some anxiety on Valentine's day.  Possibly because you are feeling vulnerable or it is the one day of the year that you feel alone.  There is the key....it is ONE day of the year!

 So for all of you single folks out there lets go over the do's and don'ts:
DO...
Treat yourself.  This can be by going out with friends, picking up something you have been wanting, or expanding your horizons into meeting new people.
DO NOT...
Pick up the phone and call an ex!  Remember, they are in your past for a REASON.  There is no need to reopen that can of worms!
ADVICE...
This is one day of the year and you WILL survive!  If you find yourself sitting around feeling lonely, remember this.  "If you CANNOT be happy with yourself, you will NEVER make someone else happy".

Now lets move on to those that are seeing someone or are currently in a fairly new relationship.  First and foremost, let your anxiety go!  Here is where I see a lot of anticipation on what the other person expects.  Let go and have fun.
DO...
Recognize that special someone as your Valentine.  This has nothing to do with money and the simple things in life will score you BIG brownie points.  It is not always about the gift.
DO NOT...
Play Valentine's Day down.  It IS a big deal.
ADVICE...
Valentine's Day is the perfect "Excuse" to take things to the next level.  This does not have to be an engagement.  A simple commitment or taking the time in expressing what you feel will go a long way.

Finally on to those that are involved in a long term relationship.  Yes, you still have to recognize Valentine's Day!  Though you may have the perfect relationship, it is still important to remind them how important they are to you.
DO...
Apply every effort to do something special, even if you have been together for twenty years.  It is always nice to hear that you still care.
DO NOT...
Blow it off.  Even if you are in a holding pattern of not celebrating Valentine's Day, break that routine!
ADVICE...
You may feel that you already have them, but NEVER forget how important it is to KEEP them!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!
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Until next time...

January 2013 "Rants & Raves"

And once again, it looks like I am a day late getting to this, lol. Hang in there with me as it has been a crazy month.  This months topic is on my Mom and Reiki.  (Pictured below, my Mom and my daughter.)

This month has revolved around my Mom who is in the final stages of breast cancer.  We had a wonderful time over the holidays and unfortunately she took a turn for the worst on January 4th.  Now that we are at February 1st we are down to days if not hours.  I can say that she is at peace and my family is doing well.  Although we knew this was the path we were on, it is much harder now that the time is here.  Your emails of your stories, prayers and encouragement have been a LOT of my support.

Another topic I wanted to discuss was "Reiki", and for those that are not familiar with it, it is also known as the "Healing Touch", or simply energy healing.  Cancer patients are fond of this, or anyone seeking pain releif.  I have told some of my current Reiki students that I would go a little further with this here in my blog.

My Mom has always been my number one fan in anything I do.  (Yep a little biased!)  She is the one that encouraged me learning Reiki to begin with.  She has always been very big into meditation, relaxation, reflexology and aromatherapy.  With her encouragement, I became a Reiki Master.  (Meaning that I am at the teaching level to certify others.)  She has always been supportive and LOVED learning about the chakras  (Your energy fields).  She was also a willing participant in my learning days as someone to practice on.

In giving a Reiki session, I personally experience many things as a practitioner.  Sometimes my hands may tingle or one become hot or cold.  The "alignment" of what I can see on someones chakras vary by many.  To the person receiving Reiki their experiences tend to be the same and its not uncommon to have no experience.

Summer before last, my  Mom had quit a stressful job, and asked that I come over one afternoon for a Reiki session.  Her session went well, although my right hand was very hot and hot to her touch around her chest.  It was approximately a month later that a knot surfaced on her breast to which she did not have checked out right away, or tell anyone about.  When she did we learned that she was in the late stages of breast cancer, and oddly enough it was on the exterior.  For a long time, I carried a guilt of that Reiki session until I spoke with one of her doctors at Massey Cancer Center. To my surprise, I learned that he was also a Reiki Master.  It was nice to be reminded that Reiki enters the body for the "Greater Good" and is to push anything foreign out in aligning the chakras.  So did the Reiki session push the tumor out?  We don't know, but we do know because it was exterior it was found.  I have also learned that it has been very common for odd things to heal on someone that I had no prior knowledge of.  Reiki certainly won't heal cancer, but it does play a significant role in their pain management, and I was surprised to learn how many publications this was mentioned in at the cancer center.

My Mom has continued to receive those Reiki sessions running with her latest one being the day before yesterday.  Throughout her cancer, I can say her sessions have been normal but the heart chakra has always been "Over inflated".  Two weeks ago, as things got really bad, I did a Reiki session on her, and found comfort and new meanings to the words "Surrounded by the white light" as she certainly was.  Her chakras were barely visible due to that surrounding.  The day before yesterday, she requested a Reiki session as the pain was unbearable and the medication was no longer working.  The best I could describe this is all of her chakras were there, but paper thin, she is still surrounded by the white light and the heart chakra is still inflated.  A few hours after her session she went to sleep.  As of now, she is still asleep.  And for me?  I have NO regrets.

For those that have a story to share or experience, please feel free to do so.  For those that are seeking more information in learning Reiki or wondering if it is right for you, please email me at Jackie@ms-swami.com.  The Reiki Course will remain at a reduced rate, as long as I do not become overwhelmed with students.  I have since established a Facebook page just for Reiki so feel free to join me there!

February Horoscopes

http://www.examiner.com/article/jackie-s-horoscopes-for-february-2013?cid=db_articles

New Year's Specials

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!  I wanted to drop a couple of lines about the New Year's Specials.
The first week of the year, it appears that everyone is seeking a reading for what 2013 will hold for them.  You will notice that I am currently running a special for those New Year readings on my website.  The main phone line system is setup for a flat $75 for 45 minutes.  (It will give us a 2-minute warning near the end of the call before it cuts us off.)  This rate will be in effect up through Sunday January 6th.  This gives you a reduced rate and a little extra time to cover all areas of your life for the upcoming year.

Next, "Distant Learning: Reiki Master Course, handbook and certification", this course will stay at $99 for a limited time only.  As much as I would like to commit to this rate for the entire year, I will have to play it by ear if I am able to do so.  I work one on one with my students learning Reiki.  Since it is a "learn at your own speed" course, I do not tend to get backed up on students.  However, if I find the reduced rate will present a problem I will be forced to make adjustments as I make sure that all of those learning Reiki get my undivided attention.

New Year's Resolution's anyone?  Post them here or email me, I would love to hear them.  Until next time...

January 2013 horoscopes

http://www.examiner.com/article/jackie-s-horoscopes-for-january-2013

Reiki Certifications at a reduced rate

http://www.examiner.com/article/reiki-certifications-at-a-reduced-rate

December "Rants & Raves"

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?  I am most certain that this caught your attention.  My December newsletter went out this month and it was signed, “Merry Christmas, Jackie”.  Apparently, I have offended some in doing so.  With that said, I think I will make December’s blog a little about my beliefs.

First of all, I come from a Baptist family.  My Grandmother who was a Sunday school teacher and led the missionary meetings for our church and she raised me.  My Grandfather passed when I was 12 years old and was a Deacon at our church for 17 years.  Growing up, going to church for me was not an option, you just did.

So what do I believe in?  Christianity.  I believe in God and Angels.  I believe in the bible and that everything in it did happen.  But I also believe that in “Freedom of religion”, we dissected the Bible into our own beliefs and adopted unified religion such as Baptist, Catholics, etc.  Bottom line, I believe in it all.

With that said, I also have friends that are Pagans and Wiccans.   You may be surprised to learn that we carry many similarities and it does not mean they are bad people.  They respect my beliefs the way I respect theirs. 

In doing a medium reading I can indeed see the other side.  I can also read Tarot cards fluently.  Does this make me a bad person because I am able to do something that others can’t?  I don’t believe so.  I do fully believe that it is a gift and for some unknown reason, I see things that others do not.  Many have asked if I ever had a near death experience, and the answer is yes. I had a full cardiac arrest in 1991.  I can say that things did not begin then, but did become much stronger after the fact.

Through working with the paranormal, I have also learned that evil exists as well.  I think they go hand in hand.  How can you believe in good and not evil, or vice versa?  I have also found with each of those cases that they have done something to draw it in to them.

Now to answer another question.  Do I ever regret working as a full time psychic?  That answer is simple, not at all.  I just wish I would have embraced it and done it sooner than I did.  I find a career in assisting people in need very fulfilling.

So back to the original question….Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?  I would have to say MERRY CHRISTMAS, because that is what I choose to celebrate. 

Now, moving on to December, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.  My daughter and I certainly did, and we had a wonderful Christmas with my mother.  I also was able to reconnect with a cousin that we have not seen in some time.  In addition to sneaking a little time off.

I still have the Reiki Course on sale for $99 and have had a good response.  I am currently trying to make some decisions on this.  I am toying with the idea of keeping the rate reduced as long as I don’t become overwhelmed with students.  The other idea I am toying with is establishing a forum or facebook group or something for those students or for those with just a common interest.  Of course that will be announced when I figure it all out!  Do I use Reiki on myself?  ALL THE TIME!

I am getting many, many emails asking about a New Years reading.  The email reading is up and available at www.ms-swami.com.  I will set up something for a New Years Special beginning New Year’s Eve running through the first week of January!  Details coming soon!

I will also be cranking out another book in 2013, and will have that underway in the next few upcoming weeks.  For the locals, Central Virginia Psychic Development &Paranormal Research, we did not get to do a lot in 2012.  Most of this was due to the uncertainty of my mother’s health.  Though I do not intend to let the group go, I will call on others in 2013 to assist me in organizing events.

I can say that I have rather enjoyed committing to updating my blog at least once a month and plan to keep up with that commitment in 2013! 

I thank you all for another amazing year, your feedback, your input and everything that you share with me.  May you all have a safe and Happy New Year!!!!