Do What You Love And The Money Will Follow

Well, this blog isn't going to go anywhere with no posts for over three months, is it? I'm still working on which direction it should take. I'm thinking of a weekly tarot reading with some of my other reflections mixed in as time permits. The dream interpretation book is nearly finished and since I've been stolen from more than once on the internet, I'd prefer to shelve that topic until I submit the manuscript. Now, on to the updates and deep thoughts.....and I may be speaking to no one but myself here but that's okay.....

Today I'm in absolute awe. The Universe is a little slow sometimes - and I do take responsibility for my part in its dragging its heels - but it seems that things are finally happening. After years of writing with no hope of making a living at it materializing, I accepted some time ago that if I couldn't get paid for my writing, I needed to write anyway - for myself, for others to enjoy, to contribute to the world and to help people. The feedback I've received indicates that I am achieving those things.

Yet the Universe does work in mysterious ways. I wanted to do something nice for a very dear friend that I met in the course of my work. Upon my suggestion that the local newspaper do a story on this woman who has contributed so much to the community and may not be among us for much longer, I was invited to write the article myself. It was published today, and the paper has offered me a paid assignment. I am beyond thrilled and excited.

My life has been a strange journey. I didn't get a chance to go to college until I was in my thirties, and at the time I thought that social work was right up my alley. Even though I achieved my 4.0 GPA almost entirely on my writing ability (I'm a lousy test taker but I can dance around any topic in an essay and get you to believe me), it never occurred to me that I could have chosen writing as a career. Well, there were lots of careers that didn't occur to me coming from the lower working class. Going to work as a secretary in an office was a few steps higher than any of my family had achieved.

I recently realized just what my problem has been these past few years. So many things that I never dreamed of doing opened up, and I developed more interests and areas of expertise than I could deal with. I want so much to do it all but it really is impossible, even if I could stay at home and work at writing, designing jewelry, teaching bellydance and yoga, sculpting and giving spiritual counseling by way of tarot and dream interpretation. I always wanted to be like the aunts in Practical Magic, living in a big house on the water and being a wise old witch with the money coming apparently from magic because they certainly don't have jobs. And I need to have a job as well, because without one I don't interact with people and the isolation isn't good. And I love my little work family. Again, the Universe brought me into the fold of an amazing group of people that I can truly and genuinely love.

My health issues, especially the fatigue from fibromyalgia and the new stomach issues, suggest that I have a job where I can get up and work for a while, take a nap, go back to work, take a nap, work some more..... But the rest of society doesn't work that way and can't accommodate me. Yet the Universe seems to be hearing me and things are getting closer to that situation.

So, today I am very, very grateful and in awe of life and the beautiful, golden moon that shines tonight. "Hail to thee, O Jewel of the Night." And Hail to all of the amazing human beings who have not only put up with me, but have helped me along with way. My heart wants so much to pay you back and my goal is to pay it forward.

Be well and be blessed,
Parthena


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"I Never Remember My Dreams"

When discussing dreams, the most common complaint I hear is, "I don't remember my dreams." According to experts, everyone dreams, but that's not entirely true. Certain medications and physical and mental conditions can cause people to lose the ability to dream.

If that's not the problem, then this is quite easy to fix! A lot of people don't remember their dreams simply because they're too busy. The first and most important thing to do is to take some action in the physical world to show your subconscious that you intend to remember your dreams. Often, just thinking about it won't do. You have to do something physical. One method that works well is to designate a notebook as your dream journal and keep it by the bed. Before you go to sleep, write down either what you'd like to dream about; i.e., a problem you'd like to solve, etc., or simply the statement, "I will dream and I will remember my dream."

Something that works even better is to get a deck of dream cards and start playing with them, even if you don't have a dream to interpret. This is more involved and makes an even clearer impression on your subconscious. You'll be surprised at how it responds.

My favorite dream card system is Strephon Kaplan-Williams' Dream Cards These are very, very in-depth and I will caution you that many of the images in the beautiful artwork contain nudity, and one or two are pretty graphic, so if this makes you uncomfortable then I wouldn't choose them. In addition to a 52 card deck of large cards with beautiful artwork depicting dream images, the set contains another deck with archetypes of the symbols and tasks for the dreamer to focus on.

Although I haven't read much of him myself and was not overly impressed with his dream dictionary, Leon Nacson has a good reputation and his card deck might do. For a good, basic dream dictionary, I highly recommend Craig Hamilton-Parker's The Hidden Meaning Of Dreams. Don't the the fluffy cover fool you. The artwork is beautiful, and his definitions are short and concise and point to applying the meaning of the symbol to your life.

The second most important thing is to learn not to jump up out of bed right away. Get into the habit of lying there for five or ten minutes to think about your dream and then to write it down in your journal. If you're afraid that you'll go back to sleep and be late for work, then sit up, but don't get up and go get your coffee just yet. Sometimes just thinking about it doesn't work as a method of remembering - if you don't write it down you may still forget later in the day. There is just a little window of opportunity there and if you don't catch it, your dream will fly right out that window. It's also believed that we are more likely to remember our dreams right after our REM cycle of sleep. For most people, this occurs around the sixth hour. If this is when you wake up, then you're right there in prime time. If you don't wake up until one or two hours after the REM cycle, it may be harder to remember your dream, but not impossible. Even if you don't remember your dream, write in your journal that you didn't remember your dream. This again puts in an order with your subconcious to cooperate.

There are times when we do remember our dreams later in the day although experts deny that it's likely. Those of us who have experienced it can attest to the fact that it does happen, albeit not frequently.

That's it for today. This little blog was getting lonely and I wanted to give it some TLC. I hope that's helpful, and don't forget to pick up your free dream interpretation guide and journal sheet from my website.

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Have a great day, and may all your dreams come true!

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Dreams In Music

I was reminded this morning of the many songs that have incorporated the magic of dreams into their music and lyrics. Here's an article that Bellaonline.com has kept in the archives with my permission on this dream reader's interpretation of the Dave Matthews Band's song and video:

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Aisling Ireland is actually the second successor to my post and has been doing a wonderful job for about a year now, I think. You have my full permission to support her!

Welcome To The Other Side - Of Me

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

I was considering moving my blog, Dreams, Visions and Reality, to Blogger because Wordpress doesn't allow me to add some affiliate links. In the process of setting it up, I chose instead to use this blog to express my thoughts and offer my expertise in the area of dream interpretation and divination. I've just returned to my business after a long series of health issues and my focus is currently on my art, jewelry and Jafra business. I will be offering readings from the Motherpeace Round Tarot deck in the near future.

I am an intuitive reader and have a strong ethical opposition to using my gifts as a method of "fortune telling." If you are looking for someone who is going to tell you what's going to happen or what to do, then I'm not the reader for you. The Goddess helps those who help themselves and we must all take ownership of our lives. It sounds harsh, but I must emphasize that "this is not the psychic friends' network."

The answers are within you, and you will find them with my help and through your connection with your spiritual source. I am just your helper and a medium that the Divine uses to help you go within to find those answers. My readings are based on my connection with my spiritual guides and your energies. I am a professional master's level social worker and possess the education, experience and skills necessary to assist and support you.

In the meantime, I'll be providing information on dream symbolism and aspects of divination. Please go to my website to pick up your free gift:

A Quick And Dirty Guide To Dream Interpretation

Coming Soon - A Quick And Dirty Guide To Reading The Tarot.....

Blessings,
Parthena

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