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Devon, Scillies, Wales

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:12:41 GMT

Well I am back from my trip to Devon, Cornwall, Scillies and Wales!
I had a wonderful time and gorgeous weather, and despite walking miles, sailing and even taking a sea dip, I have managed to put on half a stone!
I was blown away by some of the scenery and flowers - in fact I was in Heaven. The Agapanthus growing wild in the sand dunes on the Scilly Isles was so unexpected that I couldn't believe it and I could hardly take photographs quickly enough, before another vista opened up in front of me.
In Wales, I saw Sea Holly growing for the first time and Sea Lavender stretching as far as the eye could see upon the salt marshes, on an amazing walk through the dunes, Pine forests and woodland. The air by the coast is so invigorating and sleep inducing and is wonderful for cleansing the aura.

The colour healing workshop that I went on, was so good that I stayed an extra two days to do the teacher training course. The course involved the use of colour keys, flowers, meditations and energies. I am really excited about this and along with the 'I Can Do It' experience in Vegas; I feel I can bring a new dimension to my workshops and talks, the first of which is at Newark
I am in the process of planning a series of workshops for 2009 and details will be on the website in the Autumn.
So get ready to move those hips and sing along as well as experiencing the magical world of nature, colour and Angels.

So I will leave you with this thought:
An elderly Welsh man, who was a member of a very famous Male Voice Choir, said to me "LOVE is a Bloody big thing" in a fine Welsh lilt as he drew a large circle with his arms as if to envelop everything and everybody!

Vegas!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:55:24 GMT

Well I don't know where to start! I have just come back from the 'I Can Do It' conference, which was really an amazing experience. I think the thing that struck me most was how professional, passionate and truly inspirational, all the speakers were. I am hoping to include some of the techniques into my own workshops and talks and so if we suddenly start singing, moving and having lots of fun, blame it on Vegas!
I loved Vegas and everyone should go, as you can't actually imagine it until you have been. An adult's Disney World!

I wrote this on the plane on the way home:
'A spiritual journey starting in the most unspiritual of places, an oasis in the desert of both life and Nevada'

I am also off on another course very soon, to develop my colour knowledge and to bring in my 21 years of floristry and love of nature by expanding my knowledge of Scent, Colour and Flower readings.

I am also going to spend some time by the coast, as the sea has always been a huge inspiration to me and I adore walking barefoot along the shore with the waves lapping beneath my feet.

After that....well I need to knuckle down and do some work!

A little late!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:04:58 GMT

A little late posting this one, but I have been really busy and am just about to jet off to Las Vegas to the 'I can do it' conference. I am so excited as I have really felt the need to go on some courses and have some me time and as I am not doing any shows this summer, decided to grab the opportunity to go (lots of synchronicity at work). I have booked into lots of workshops so hope to come back full of inspiration, which of course I will pass on to you. I am also doing a flower/colour-healing course in Devon later, which I hope I will be able to use in conjunction with my Angels.

I am also going to get very creative this summer and I have a couple of projects in mind, so I can hardly wait!

I know I said that I wouldn't talk about any more walks, but there is one I need to mention. Katharine and I went to see the most amazing poppy field, took along a couple of chairs and just sat and chatted, photographed and breathe in the amazing colour, interspersed with cornflowers and wild roses and daisies in the hedgerows.
I'm providing a link to this one, but you will have to hurry to see it at it's best but it is well worth the effort.
http://www.naturescape.co.uk/

So I am going to sign off now and resume my packing and I will tell you all of the news in the next blog and I will leave you with this (it was for sale at the Wild Flower Farm)

Dear Angels - so far today I've done OK
I haven't gossiped or lost my temper.
I haven't been grumpy, nasty or selfish,
But in a few minutes I'm going to get out of bed,
And that's when I'm going to need all the help I can get!

Keep asking those Angels......

Gossip from Barnsley, Mind Body Spirit Show

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:11:31 GMT

I have never done this particular show before and the hall was a good size with a tented ceiling and a varied selection of stands bringing together old friends and new. I was in-between the hydro therapy stand and the foot spa lady, where the water from some of those feet was so disgusting (it wasn't the feet but the release of heavy metals and toxins from the body) that it was enough to make you want to detox forever! I also had the lovely reflexology ladies opposite as well as the Iridology ladies behind.

So on to the gossip - Annmarie came to show me her beautiful photos of the bluebell wood she had felt compelled to visit after reading my blog. Thank-you for coming on to the site and paying attention and for taking the time to show me the pictures!

I also sold my first canvas to Kath and Jim, who apart from being very good customers are really the most lovely couple and they are sharing the Angels with their family and friends- thank you.
Their friends are Ann and Toren, who have also become customers. Ann is an extremely brave lady who has recovered from 3 bouts of cancer and looks amazingly fit, healthy and happy. Toren, her husband is developing his Reiki skills and is going to be doing some voluntary work at a hospice - fantastic.

My thanks to Karen for helping me this weekend and letting me stay with her and Chris and even getting 'pack-up' for both days!!! Karen is a very gifted healer and she works with parents and children who have problems attending school. She has set up a crystal workshop at lunchtimes for these kids, who as you can imagine, love it! More schools need to do this.

So where was Katharine? Well my dear friend is still recovering from a recent stay in hospital as she has been in a lot of pain. For those of you that don't know, Katharine, who helps me at shows and makes all the beautiful cards, bookmarks, beadlings etc., has a rare form of cancer, but she is one tough cookie and along with her Angels is holding her own. When she first become ill, she chose a Gabriel to go into hospital with her and he has never been far from her side (although he is extremely bedraggled!) So for anyone reading this, please send healing and light to Katharine to give her the boost she needs.

With this in mind and a need to have time to be creative and develop my range, I am having the summer off from shows. Lincoln will be my last one until the autumn but you can buy online and keep in touch via the blog and the newsletter.

Bluebells

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:55:29 GMT

I have just been for an amazing walk in a bluebell wood, which I really wanted to share, but I promise after this entry, I will stop harping on about woodland walks.

I have never seen such a spectacular display of bluebells and I was completely surrounded by the most amazing scent and every hue of blue imaginable.

Their colour brings a sense of calm, serenity and security.
People who were out walking, just stood there transfixed as they obviously didn't realise they were there - It was just so beautiful.

A week earlier I had been in the wood checking on the bluebells, when I saw a sea of white along a windy path. When I went to investigate I saw a mass of wood anemones, something I had never seen before and it was a truly magical experience.

The plant is named from the Greek legend in which Anemos, the wind, sends his namesakes the anemones, in the earliest spring days, as heralds of his coming: hence its other common name of 'windflower'.

So it's not too late to get out into your nearest bluebell wood this week-end and see Mother Nature at her best!

Gossip from Alfreton, Mind Body Spirit Show

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:13:28 GMT

It was a lovely show at the week-end and it was great to meet so many new customers as well as friends and I was thrilled that so many people came to my talk.

That morning, even though I had been to a wine tasting the night before, I was up and awake at six! I felt totally inspired and proceeded to rewrite the talk that I had originally planned and the theme was very elemental with a tree meditation.

I love trees and their bark and often like to feel their energies. If you would like to try this, just hold your hand a few inches away and see if you can feel a tingle. From this you can often gently bounce the energy but also be aware of the texture of the trunk and bark and try to imagine and feel the strength of this tree.

You may well get an insight from this or just a feeling as well as a few funny looks from other people!!

One of the ladies at my talk came up to me afterwards to say that she too, had been up really early and looked out of her hotel window and saw this amazing tree that had a very unusual shape. She felt compelled to take a photograph and showed it to me. She was therefore suprized to discover that I had based my talk aound this!

Another lovely lady also came to me to say that she had also got up very early that morning with a very strong feeling to come and give me a message, which was in the form of a book called 'God Calling' and she also bought a copy for Angela, who writes the beautiful poems on the site.
Thank-you Maggie for such a lovely thought.

Two customers, Karen and Lynn came onto the stand and told me the following story.

At the last show they had both been to my stand and Karen had bought Archangel Anael and Lynn, who had really wanted Archangel Raphael was a little unsure of the whole Angel bit and so I gave her a Raphael bookmark.They also took a pack each that I had made up with a newsletter and an Angel word inside. Both of them forgot about the Angel word until later that night and when they opened them, Karen had Anael and Lynn had healing!!

Thrilled by this, Lynn rushed to the stand, held Raphael to check the energies and was just about to buy him (definately a male) when a bright red Angel, Sammael, caught her eye and she decided that this had to be the one! Lynn was starting to learn Reiki and so this was a perfect Angel to get her moving and get on with the course. When she has completed her training, Raphael will assist her with her healing.
Good luck Lynn and thanks to you both for such a good giggle!

When you pick an Angel card, it is always the right card for you at that moment and it doesn't matter what pack you use. It's a great way for the Angels to give you messages.
Don't forget to try my free Angel card readings and do email me if you have a story.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:14:36 GMT

I have just sent out the Spring Newsletter so I thought I would put an extract on the Blog so that you can read the sort of things that I include in each of the issues.

If you would like to recieve the newsletter please register with this link.

Well, Spring is truly here now and there has been the most amazing display of daffodils, which I have been photographing at every opportunity.
Daffodils represent this time of year - a time for new ideas and plans. The golden vibrations of this flower help with communication, creativity and optimism.

This is a great time to clear away the old and 'spring clean' areas of your life, leaving room for wonderful new ideas and inspiration. If you don't know where to start, do something small such as sorting out a drawer or the papers on your desk.
Call in the Angel of Release to help to de-clutter your life and to bring about peace and clarity.

The Angel of Spring is Archangel Raphael. The words associated with this Archangel are:
Healing, Communication, Knowledge and Vision.

This Angel encourages you to communicate and share you inner wisdom to heal with thoughts, words and creativity and you should call on this Angel if you are doing group work or wishing to exchange knowledge and ideas.

Welcome to my Blog!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:06:26 GMT

Well I was just sitting here at my computer when my web guy emailed to say the Blog was up and running! Being very new to this I am hoping that this will be a way of sharing all the lovely Angel stories that I hear, as well as my own struggle along the way and that of my dear friends. As spiritual growth seems to be hampered by everyday life, I will try and share my own experiences and growth, inspirational teachings and hopefully some little gems of wisdom with the odd poem thrown in!