Archive | February 2013

Our 1st Anniversary Celebration!!

Springwolf Reflections Turns One

It’s hard to believe that a full year has passed by already. I’ve been thrilled with the warm welcome the blog has received. The kind comments and wonderful feedback have also been overwhelming and amazing. I’m always surprised when others find my ramblings helpful or inspirational. So I want to say thank you to everyone who comes by and sits for a spell to peruse my articles and ramblings!

When I started the blog, the old site “springwolf.net” only had 130 some visitors. A marketing guru convinced me that an author’s website needs to be interactive, with daily notes and updates. It took a short week, and maybe a few days, to get Reflections up and running. But the year has shown that our marketing expert was right.

February 1st 2012 was our official 1st day for the blog. On our anniversary (February 1st, 2013) and 467 posts later; we have been graced by 30,488 visitors total. That’s over 2,500+ visitors each month; 650+ each week. And we’re still going strong! Sometimes those numbers can be a little overwhelming!

I’d like to make note and say a special thank you to our first Reflections follower; Katrina who has her own blog that is definitely worth checking out: Freedom to a Full Life. And Detre at Face It Creative Coaching, who was the first person to leave us a comment on one of our early posts. Thank you Katrina and Detre for being with us from the very beginning! Continue reading →

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Emperor – Inverted

Feb8

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

You’re doing a great job holding yourself up and holding on. The effort is making you stronger. So why are you so down on yourself and doubting your efforts today? Spread your wings and soar on the wind of change that’s filling the sky around you. Look over your domain and take in the view of where you used to be and how far you’ve come. It may just re-energize your day.

Additional Insight:

Stop listening to the nay-sayers, the critics, the people who don’t even know you. None of them are walking in your shoes or know what you’ve been through. They can only feel better about who they are, by putting others down and trying to stand upon a pedestal they didn’t earn.

If you’re not with people who support you, or build you up and stand behind you; then you need to move on. Don’t allow others to keep you down because they’re afraid of change or moving forward. That’s not your path and you don’t need that kind of conflict in your life.

You can try to talk to those holding you back. Communication is always a good thing. Some times people are so afraid of change that they’ll say they want “this”, but they seriously worry what will happen and what the consequences will be when it’s achieved.

If they won’t talk with you or won’t agree to work on the issues at hand, it maybe time to simply let go and move on. You can’t learn lessons for others. But you can’t allow them to hold you back from the lessons you have to work through either.

Believe in yourself; even when no one else does.

The dynamic of relationships can be an interesting thing. People can talk a good talk, but their actions tell you what’s really behind their thinking. I’ve met a number of people who say they want to be financially successful and each person has their own definition of what that means. But of those same people, many are secretly afraid to reach their goal because of what it will provide or do to their relationship. Continue reading →

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Six of Wands

Feb7

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Creativity and magik are all around you today, so pay attention and take advantage of it. Don’t let the mood of others limit your desires or actions. Jealousy is an ugly thing and keeps people from looking within to see the real underlying issues they are holding onto. You can’t learn those lessons for them. And you can’t allow their baggage to weigh you down.

Additional Insight:

Others around you may not be handling the struggles of the day as easily as you seem to be. They don’t know what’s really going on beneath the surface of your skin. So while you’re scared to death, worrying and really want to sit down and cry; no one else can see that. Nor do they need to.

Wallowing in self pity only prolongs the struggle and you already know this. But if you hold back your plans or actions because you’re worried about how they will adversely affect someone around you; you are limiting your own success. Don’t allow their issues to become your anchors that hold you back.

Through perseverance you keep taking one more step closer to creating your dreams and holding up the trophy of success. Giving birth to your new “baby” and nurturing it each and every day with visualization and action.

You may not see all the events your magik is touching right now. But others are taking notice and paying attention. Keep it up. In part because you really do enjoy it, and because it’s aiding in the manifestation of your triumphant success.

Even in the worst of times, you can always find something to smile about or that gives you strength to take that one more step to walking into the light of success. But it’s up to you to open your eyes and see it.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Next On The Ænigma Project – 02/11 The Mary Celeste, Cursed Ship

Feb7

The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

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The Ænigma Project is a discussion group focused on the realm of the supernatural, paranormal and mysterious events that sometimes take place in our lives. Through multiple view points and experiences, we seek to enlighten our listeners and elucidate that which has become hidden beneath the many layers of misunderstanding and fear.

02/11 Our Topic: The Mary Celeste, Cursed Ship
Was the Mary Celeste cursed as some believe? Why was she found derelict and drifting in the Atlantic Ocean in December of 1872, and where was her captain and crew? How do you explain the many accidents that befell this craft? We’ll talk about the misfortunes and deaths that happened aboard this vessel and discuss what eventually became of this unfortunate ship.

Join Paul Cagle and his co-hosts Sushi and Springwolf as we share our research, knowledge, insight and humor, play “Truth or Tale” and talk about the news of the day.

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Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Nine of Cups

Feb6

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Don’t expect others to know you care simply by being present. It’s not the words that say I care, it’s the actions. Take some time to let those around you know you care about them and what they’re going through. Or you’re glad they’re in your life to share your experiences. Do something to back it up, because someone in your life is feeling neglected and under appreciated.

Additional Insight:

It’s the little things we do each and every day that show someone we care about them. Not the one or two big things we do once a year in February, or on an anniversary, or birthday.

Fixing her a cup of coffee in the morning and serving it with a kiss on the cheek. Putting a special snack in his brief case with a special note attached that says you’re thinking of him. Picking up their favorite drink at the gas station when you fill up on the way home. It’s the little things that remind others you’re glad they’re in your life.

But in this month of love, don’t forget that special someone isn’t the only person in your life. Those you work with might like to know they’re appreciated too. You can pick up a fruit platter on your way into work for a morning treat. Of course a box of donuts will do too. Or take your team out for lunch and say thanks for the help on this project, or that holiday display.

Sometimes the biggest gift you can give is some undivided attention. Actually listen to someone when they need a friend to talk to. Let them vent and get it out, so they can feel as if someone out there cares enough to “hear”. Put down the cell phone and stop texting other people when you’re with them. It’s not only respectful, it might also make someone feel like you actually want them around.

Think of the little things you wish someone would do for you, then turn around and do it for someone in your life. You might be surprised at how often your kind gestures will come back to you in return.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

eMail Update – Up to January!

Feb5

Catching Up

As many of you know I had a major computer crash at the end of last year. Consequently I wasn’t able to access my email for several weeks/months. And that affected both mail coming into SpringsHaven.com and PagansPath.com.

I’m back up and running but it’s taking a little longer to respond to all your messages. Don’t give up on me yet! I’m up to January now!

I’m getting there. Don’t give up on me. I WILL answer each one personally.

The Ænigma Project – Weird Coincidences Throughout History – Update

Feb5

The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

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02/04 Our Topic: Weird Coincidences Throughout History
Did you know that a man, his son and then his grandson were all struck by lighting and killed standing in the same spot but within a 50 year time span? What about the twins separated at birth but given the same name, married women with the same name and each gave their son the same name, without ever having known each other? Is their such a thing as a coincidence or is there a synchronicity to the Universe that we don’t understand?

Last night Paul Cagle and Sushi and I talked about coincidences and synchronicity. In our discussion I mentioned an article on Psychology Today.

The Power of Coincidence
Whether coincidences are meaningful is a mystery. But our talent for noticing and manipulating them is increasingly clear.
By Jill Neimark, published on July 01, 2004 – last reviewed on July 03, 2012

This is a well written article that provides both a scientific and parapsychology view of the topic.

One of the best messages in this article is that humans can enhance their lives by being aware and open to the messages behind events they see as coincidence. Whither they are for warnings of things to be avoided or prepared for; or opportunities to be ready for in order to take advantage of their occurrence.

It’s well worth the read.

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Death

Feb5

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

The end of a chapter in your life is closing. Don’t be so afraid of the changes that you make it a long drawn out death. Let it go in peace and be open to the new possibilities. Better things are arriving and you want to be ready and open for them to begin. Don’t fear the future, you’re being guided to where you need to be and where you are needed.

Additional Insight:

Sometimes we get so comfortable in our surroundings that we fall into a chasm of “the evil you know is better than the evil you don’t”. The problem with this thinking is that we create a hole of stagnation. We become resolved to the woes around us because we understand them. The path before us is clouded, we can’t see it clearly because we allow fear to blind our view. We allow our trepidation to create scenarios of probability that do our path a disservice and derail our journey.

Instead, we need to let go of fear all together and allow the Divine course of creation guide us to where we need to be. For the betterment of self and spirit. This is a road you have created and you have put energy into. So don’t spend time fearing the changes that must take place in order to get there. Be open to the little messages that fall around you during the day. See the insights of the synchronicity between events and you will find insight into the happenings that are manifesting before you.

The opportunities and possibilities are helping to take you not only to where you need to be, but where others need you to be for them. People who you don’t even know yet are longing for your wisdom, insight and energy to cross their path and enlighten their world. As others bring lessons to you, you also bring lessons to others. Our worlds are interconnected and touch each other at every turn. The Butterfly effect can manifest from one year to the next, or even one lifetime to another lifetime in the future.

Allow the synchronicity of life to unfold, take note of its messages and help guide your action down the path you need. If we can change the way we view probability we’ll conclude that humans actually excel at detecting the singularity of an event. We discover our true course and welcome it with excitement.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

Tonight On The Ænigma Project – Weird Coincidences Throughout History

Feb4

The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

The Ænigma Project Mondays 9 PM EST
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Join Paul Cagle and his co-hosts Sushi and Springwolf as we share our research, knowledge, insight and humor, play “Truth or Tale” and talk about the news of the day.

You can listen online and join in the chat room to share your perspective or ask questions for the panel to contemplate and address. If you don’t want to join the chat, you can still listen live on your pc or Smartphone on TuneIn radio! I LOVE this app!

There are many other ways you can listen on the go, at home, at work or in your car. Check out Tenacity’s “Hear Us On” technical page for more options.

We always have a lot of fun! And we’d love to have you with us LIVE.

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

Feb4

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Look through the veil of fantasy and bring your attention back to reality. Living too high in the clouds can cloud your view and your judgement. Stop avoiding the cups around you and focus on filling them. They’re only empty because you choose to them that way.

Additional Insight:

Stop looking at the cups around you as upside down and drained of their contents. Turn your perspective around and view them as vessels ready to be filled and celebrated. The fanciest of restaurants set the table with cups upside down. They’re only turned over when someone is ready to use them.

You keep focusing on what you don’t have, or what you’ve lost; instead of what you have opportunity for. Don’t focus on what you didn’t need. focus on what you have before you to achieve. You can do this by getting your mind out of the fantasies of what if, or maybe I should have, if only I could have…Stop it!

Allow your cups to be an elegant tea/coffee set waiting for you to arrive at the table and celebrate as they are filled with success and happiness. Ground your energy with a little meditation and see yourself in perfect balance between the endless supply of energy within the core of Mother Earth (see it as a pure yellow crystalline light). And then view your self connected to the endless power of the Divine Universal creation(see this as a pure white crystalline light).

Bring these balancing energies within the center of your being. See them co-exist together as separate but equal energies swirling within your being and ready to be put to work through your actions. You can do this; because you are One with the Divine force in your life. Simply make it happen and create your dreams here on earth, in this time and space.

Springwolf Reflections 2013 Motto:
I attract and acquire more happiness and financial abundance than I know what to do with!

"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