Archive | February 2012

What Is A Spiritual Expert? – Part I

Walking The Path of A Minister, Healer, Teacher & Spiritual Leader

Lately I have been spending time reading and learning from other spiritual teachers around the internet. In general this has been a very interesting experience as I believe we never stop learning and we can discover much about ourselves and our world by opening our views and exploring other ideas and knowledge. But I also noticed that many ‘ministers’ feel the need to categorize people in to the do’ers vs. those who refuse to see.

I don’t understand the need to pass judgment over a group of people simply because they don’t fit into ‘our’ paradigm of what a spiritual person is or should be. Everyone is in the right place and time for their path. If you believe that, then how can you justify passing judgment on others? Perhaps the judgment needed is of your own thoughts, actions and reactions.

Now that perspective is itself a judgment. I’m not saying that making judgments of others is a bad thing. We do that everyday from judging the weather and deciding what cloths to wear, to judging a situation and determining how to proceed.

The judgment I’m talking about are those made that condemn others for their choices by individuals who claim to be spiritual leaders of their chosen belief system. A minister of any faith, be it a Pagan Priestess, a Metaphysical Minister or, in my view, anything in between or outside those paths, inspires and empowers.

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My New Blog!

Feb4

I’m excited to welcome you to my new blog!

We’re rolling out my new blog this weekend. I feel like a little kid with a new toy. I love it! The team did a great job with the design and set up. And I love that we were able to use my Merlin and bring the wolf more into the picture.

Basically we’ve upgraded my static author’s site and created this interactive version. Now I can share the topics, comments and insights that have been stuck on Facebook, out here in the open world. We began the set-up a few days ago; our official ‘established on’ date was February 1st, 2012. So I’ve been able to add the messages for the daily Tarot Meditation Drawings and the additional insight that’s usually be secluded on FB.

I’m looking forward to the days and months ahead. To sharing news, information, questions & answers. I hope you’ll be a part of the new site and get as much out of as I know I will!

Many Blessings –
Spring

The Mystic Faery Tarot

Feb4

By Linda Ravenscroft

Many have asked what tarot deck I use for the daily drawing. Right now, I use the Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft for the daily drawing. You can learn more about this deck @ Amazon.com. I love this deck. It has great detail and imagery that provides the symbolic messages one needs to decipher the insight from a tarot card.

Here are a few examples of the deck.

Taking Another Look At Dec. 12, 2012

Feb3

2012 The Year Of Prophesied Doom

Back in November 2009 the movie “2012” was released and it honestly scared a lot of people. Now two years later we’re coming into the Year of Prophesied Doom and no doubt the air waves are going to be overwhelmed with specials, investigative reports, secret insights and “expert” interpretations of the Mayan Calendar ‘prophecies’. I thought it might be a good idea to take another look at the claims being made by so-called professional insiders and get some real facts from actual academic and professional experts.

On a side note..Since writing the original article I’ve seen the movie that inspired the article. I’m usually critical of people who nit-pick at movies. For me, movies are designed to suspend reality for a brief time to entertain. Even movies that are designed to retell history are not wholly accurate or factual. So there’s a difference between a movie and a documentary. Continue reading →

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Three of Cups

Feb3

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

It’s a day to celebrate with your partners. Take stock of what you have achieved and acknowledge your hard work. You’ve gotten so ingrained into doing the work, that you haven’t spent any time enjoying the rewards. Remind others of where you were in the beginning and where you are today. You may still have work to do; but you are getting there! Enjoy a little bit of the fruit of your labor. Do something special for yourself, and those who have helped out.

Additional Insight:
Your partners maybe the aspects of self (mind/body/spirit), they maybe family or friends, or they maybe your work associates. Or they could be all of these things. So take some time to acknowledge those who have worked along side of you and say thanks. You don’t have to give big gifts, buy your partner a cup of coffee or take your friends out for ice cream. Or even just buy a card or send an email and let them know what their help has meant to you. And if your work as all been within; don’t forget to thank yourself. Because you have put forth a great deal of effort to move forward and change things for the better!

Believe In You!

Feb2

Pep Talks To Help You Be Inspired

Sometimes we get so busy telling others to have confidence in their knowledge and abilities that we forget to do that for ourselves. Why is that?

It doesn’t matter how many years of experience, accolades or good feedback you get from others, if you don’t believe in yourself. We all have doubts and question some of the things we do, our plans or even our dreams. Many try to put those self doubts aside and steamroll our actions forward regardless. But even having them in your subconsciousness work away at your mental or physical being.

Find something that will provide you with the confirmation you need to find that confidence within. Maybe it’s going back to school, or taking a class. Maybe it’s attaining a license of some sort, or working at a particular type of business where you can learn from others you have respect for. Whatever it is for you, start working on it for YOU.

Remember ..ego isn’t always a bad word. As with all things; it’s about balance.

I have written several articles over the years to help give yourself some inspiration, a pep talk or tools to handle stress, fear and anxiety. From ways to create plans and supports, to confidence builders that help you manifest your dreams. YOU can have the confidence within yourself to change for the better and succeed! You really can do this!! Whatever the challenge, whatever the dream; you have the ability to create and manifest success. You merely have to start Believing In You!

As Above, So Below
Believe In Yourself – The 10 Rules For Mental Clarity To Succeed (A list of the things I do & use).
Be Inspired – Inspirational Resources To Keep You Moving Forward
Don’t Let Worry Make You Weary – The Challenges Of Faith and Adversity
How Do You Keep From Going Back – By not giving up
It’s Nice To Have Dreams – Dreams Inspire, Empower and Create Hope
The Law Of Manifestation – The Simplicity Of Success
Living Your Passion
Mindfulness – Being Aware Of Your Spiritual Manifestation
The Seven Point Guide to Self Fulfillment – Wisdom From the Dalai Lama | From a Pagan perspective
You Can Only Change Yourself – But That Will Change How Others Respond To YouBelieve in yourself! You Can Make A Difference In Your Own Life!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Nine of Cups – Inverted

Feb2

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Faces are hidden from view, but one will stand out and show you compassion and love. Though you feel you’ve been searching for compassion for quite a while, it’s always been there. Someone has been offering love, support and healing, but things have been so cloudy that you’ve not been able to see it clearly. Today you’ll have a chance to notice and accept the hug of support. Accept it and welcome the healing.

Additional Insight:
Many are struggling, angry and frustrated with everything around them. Putting blinders on to all others and all other things around them. So much so that they can’t see the compassion that has been coming their way. Today you’ll have a chance to see it. And though it may not be exactly what you were hoping for, it IS what you NEED. So take it. Accept the hug and let the healing begin. You do deserve it!

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Ace of Pentacles

Feb1

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Be the star of your own show and don’t worry about the petty jealousy of others. Focus on the eggs in your basket. These are your most important assets and will bring you the most success. While others around you are scattered and can’t understand why things are working for you and not them, you need to remain focused and nurture your plans and dreams. You can’t save others from their own limitations; so don’t waste your energy today. Be yourself, be proud of what you have accomplished thus far, and stay focused on the path before YOU!

Additional Insight:
Those around you have their own fears and ulterior motives that constantly keep them in a rut. They’re spinning their wheels and getting no where because they’re so busy looking for excuses not to do something. While it’s nice that you’ve been trying to help them, your efforts are going unappreciated and sticking in their craw. They’d rather be jealous of you, than look beyond their own limitations. Today, don’t waste your time on their issues. Focus on your plans, polish the details and work on putting them in action!

Welcome to SpringWolf Reflections!

Feb1

Spiritual Inspiration & Thought

We’re just getting started. We hope you’ll stay tuned and come back often to visit.

The world is moving quickly and changes are constantly flying by. The same is true for websites. This year we’ve decided to move my official author site from a generic static website to a blog. This change is very exciting and will allow me to share insight, inspiration, news and discussion on a broader scale than we’ve been providing on Facebook.

I hope you like the new look and will enjoy the greater interaction! I know I’m looking forward to it.

"Believe In Yourself, Even When No One Else Does."
~ Harvey McKay ~
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“Take a chance on faith. Not religion, but faith.
Not hope, but faith.
I don’t believe in hope. Hope is a beggar.
Hope walks through the fire and Faith leaps over it.”
~ Jim Carrey ☆ 2014
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“I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less. And I am one of the seven billion human being. Basically we are the same… your emotion, my emotion, your mind, my mind.., same physical. So I always look [at it] that way. We are the same.”
~ Dalai Lama 2012 ~
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"Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”
~ Bruce Lee 1971