Monthly Archives: August 2009

Sojourner’s Garden

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Elaine

In this sketchbook entry from 2004, when we lived out in the country in a pre-revolutionary war house, I dreamed the most wondrous dream.  I was of black skin, and was wandering around in what felt like a revolutionary war-era … Continue reading →

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“It’s for you!”

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Elaine

I like to watch for signs and see what “messages” I get in the day. For me it’s a playful way of learning to truly pay attention, to follow both my instincts and my intuition.  I hope for nature and … Continue reading →

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Archetypes

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Elaine

“Archetypes are ancient, universal patterns of behavior that are embedded in what Carl Jung called our ‘collective unconscious’”.  This quote is from Caroline Myss (www.myss.com).  We have several archetypes within, attributes and symbols we identify with from a very early … Continue reading →

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A Proper Burial

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Elaine

As a kid, at my grandmother’s place in Kansas City, I remember seeing the cover of a tabloid with the most strange photograph on the front.  It looked like a bewitched pirate, a beautiful, mysterious expression on her face.  It … Continue reading →

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Big Dummies, Funny Winks

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Elaine

Last spring, my younger son wanted a body opponent (a big rubber dummy) for his birthday.  At his karate dojo, they have these and use them for martial arts training. After talking it over, in spite of my son’s heartfelt … Continue reading →

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Bird Person

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Elaine

Every now and then, I have bird people in my dreams.  They seem to be in two categories. They’re very human-like, or they are just like regular birds except they can talk just like people.  I am amused by many … Continue reading →

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What the Cat Knew: Chakra Dream (part 1)

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Elaine
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What the Cat Knew: A Chakra Dream (part 2)

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Elaine

This dream I had about the chakras (dream of August 1st, 2007) is the most instructional and well functioning dream I’ve ever had I think.  I say this because I was able to actually listen, see and understand in a … Continue reading →

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Astral Travels

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Elaine

My mentor for many years was Karen Four Stars, a Cherokee healer and seer.  She was extremely psychic.  I talked with her about everything in life, but was most excited about learning psychic and intuitive lessons from her.  I wanted … Continue reading →

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How Hank Aaron Taught Me About Auras

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Elaine

The fabulous home-run baseball star Hank Aaron came to the school in Atlanta (where I taught in the 1980′s).  We all sat on the floor in the “Multi-purpose Room” to hear him speak to us, and I was right at … Continue reading →

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