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What Is A Spiritual Expert – Series

Eyes of the Hunter by Charles Alexander

A Six Part Series of Leadership and Inspiration

One of the first set of articles I created for my new blog in February 2012, dealt with what it takes to be a Spiritual Expert. I wrote these at the behest of my students entering into teaching themselves. Asking me to give some guidance for success and warning for the pitfalls.

I finally decided to put the idea into action when I started receiving a large number of questions from others about how to get started on their path of Shaman, Priest or Priestess. So it maybe time to talk about this series again.

It’s important to note that this path of spiritual expert is not an easy one. Ask any Minister, Priest, Shaman or whatever title one has taken and they’ll probably agree. The moment you put this idea of Spiritual Leader out there into the Divine Universe, you set energy in motion to mold you and your life.

If you are committed and sincere, the lessons brought to you will be designed to fulfill your goal. Some will be interesting, others will be difficult and some will even knock you on your backside. Be careful what you ask for; you might get it. Continue reading →

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Ace of Swords – Inverted

Jul18

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

You cannot triumph over adversity if you’re stabbing someone in the heart to do it. Your actions speak louder than words today. Focusing on the “green” monster at the cost of what’s really important in your life is not success. Be careful about what you sacrifice. You may not be able to get it back.

Additional Insight:

If you are ignoring those who care about you and have supported you all this time, they may feel you’ve turned your back on them. Even though the hard work you’re putting in is for them, they may think what’s more important is the time they get to spend with you. Here in the U.S., the money monster is “green”, it maybe a different color where you are. But what ever color it is, it isn’t the most valuable thing in your life.

Swords deal with strength and success when upright. But stress and strife are prominent when inverted. Every deals with stress in their own way. Some shut down and block out the world. Some sit in the darkness, or sleep through the day, others cry, and then there are those who yell and scream about anything that doesn’t work their way. Don’t adversely judge those for doing what they do, when your response is to throw yourself into a project that ignores all others around you.

Balance in life means saving time for those you love as much as it does for working when it’s time to do so. If you reach the top and have the financial abundance you seek, but have no one to share it with; what value does that success really have?

No expects you not to care about lost hope, or the struggles to feed and care for your family. But at least twice a week, you should be putting their presence in your life up front and at the top of the list. The abundance of love is equally important in your life. It gives you strength to endure, courage to fight and holds you up to face one more day. There really is something to the old adage “Love conquers all”.

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

Lost Hope

Jul17

Howl And Let It Go

What Do You Do?

What do you do when you’ve reached the point of despair, no hope and all pride is lost? The news media prefers to cover sensationalized stories instead of actual news. So they don’t realize how many people around the world are still struggling and sliding backward without employment.

But whether or not the news covers the economy or not, doesn’t make it any less painful for families who are suffering and trying to make ends meet. And most, don’t even come close. They are losing hope, if they have any left at all. The pride they once had in themselves was given up a long time ago when they had to start asking for help. It dwindled away even more when they started asking for hand-outs.

Here in the States, it evaporated completely when they were told they don’t qualify for welfare or food stamps because of this reason or that. You might be surprised how many middle-class families who lost their jobs and are still struggling to find work don’t qualify for social assistance. It’s staggering. Here in Virginia, if you own a home, you will not qualify for aid. No matter how bad your situation, it seems many simply aren’t bad off enough and they’re punished for it.

I receive emails from families, single moms or dads and each one is heart wrenching. Each one has their own tale of struggle, looking for work and not finding any. Either they’re over qualified, or they’ve been out of work for so long their skill set is out dated. Or so they’re told. I can relate. Add to that people who have worked their entire lives who have crossed that 50 mark, and their age plays into the mix as well. Continue reading →

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: The Chariot

Jul17

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Searching for balance may lead you in an unexpected direction. It’s time to decide if what you want is really what you need. Perhaps it’s time to let go of the things that have let you down and move forward to the things that will fulfill your own mission.

Additional Insight:

Nothing in life is merely black or white. Look at your path with balance, not ego. Real life is filled with a lot of gray areas that impact the road before you. It’s not as simple as taking this road in order to build that road.

The path you take has many projects that need your attention along the way. Each one will build upon the other and pave the road before you. If you skip activities along the way your path will be fraught with an uneven surface, pot holes and crossed lines. And you may even lose some of the precious cargo you’re carrying with you.

Tunnel vision is never a good thing in life. Not only will you lose those you care about most, you’ll also miss out on the beauty of the world that exists all around you. Stop ignoring everything else and bring balance back into your life.

If you’re in a partnership, remember it takes both of you to make things work. Putting on blinders undermines your partners contribution and shows you don’t respect their opinion or ideas. If your ideas are faltering, then perhaps it’s time to listen to the one person who has your best interest at heart. The balance of energy from both of you will rebuild broken ties that have held you together and balance not only your energy, but it will empower and strengthen the path you tread together for success.

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

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Six of Swords

Jul16

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

The only reason to look back is to see where mistakes were made and learn from them. Stop beating yourself up over what should have been, but wasn’t. The guilt will not move you forward, nor will it allow you to be free of the past. Get over it and start making the right moves forward.

Additional Insight:

You can’t change the past. All you can do is change the way you allow the past to affect your present and your future. – Springwolf

We all have done things we wish we hadn’t done, or had done differently. Feeling guilty over the choices you made will not make a difference for tomorrow. The events behind you will still be there and still be in the same context as they were then. Beating yourself up about it will not change anything.

But learning from the lesson and applying that knowledge to choices in the here and now will make a difference. It will help you let go and move forward with greater understanding and wisdom. Where as the guilt is only an anchor holding you in the past and doomed to repeat the lessons you’re to learn.

If you feel you must apologize to someone, or try to make amends, write them a letter or call them on the phone. And if you feel you can’t do that, write the letter anyway and hold a private ceremony to connect with them through the Divine spirit in your life. Sending energy of sorrow for the pain you caused, and forgiveness for the actions taken; safely set your letter on fire and allow the words to be carried upon the smoke to the intended recipient.

Remember, forgiveness isn’t for others; it’s for you to let go and move on from the past mistakes that keep you chained in the negativity that no longer belongs in this moment. Let it all go and be free to face the bright light of the future again.

Further Reading: A Letting Go Meditation

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 – Real Life Fire-starters

Jul15

Get Your Tinfoil Hat
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The Ænigma Project – Mondays 9 PM EST

The Ænigma Project is a discussion group focused on the realm of the supernatural, paranormal, spiritual 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.

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. Along with some interesting and thought-provoking guests along the way as well.

07/15 Our Topic:Real Life Fire-starters
Can people really start fires with only their minds? Can they control it? How is such a thing possible? We will discuss the story of Benedetto Supino of Formia, Italy. His astonishing and dangerous abilities came to public attention in the early 1980s, when he was just 10 years old.

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Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing: Ace of Pentacles – Inverted

Jul15

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

You’ve nothing to lose, so go for it. Sometimes taking the chance and creating your own opportunity is exactly what the Divine Universe is waiting for you to do. Instead of sitting there and worrying what others are going to do for you, create your own luck and make things happen.

Additional Insight:

Sometimes being in a rut means you’re not seizing the moment to do what you’re intended to accomplishment. Going through the emotions and doing for others puts money in their pocket while you’re still spinning your wheels and trying to dig out.

The problem is that the digging often goes sideways or takes you farther into the hole you’re already in. Stop it. Prioritize the steps that will work for YOU. If that means putting other things on hold for the week, then do it. You’ll make more progress working on the tasks meant to create the opportunities for YOU to manifest your ideas and dreams.

You may feel that the tasks at hand are where the prosperity lay. But if you haven’t developed the foundation for you, those tasks can’t be completed. So set them aside for a day or two, or a week if needs be. There’s no sense throwing more effort behind something that won’t be accomplished. You must take time to create the whole package from the beginning, not the middle!

No one is going to hand you the gifts on a silver platter. It takes work and effort. No one is going to do that work for you. In fact there are some things no one else can do for you.

If you believe in yourself, then believe you have the ability and more importantly the time to work on things that create the foundation for your own efforts. Without that initial work, nothing else can be created, built or expanded.

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

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing – Ace of Swords –

Jul12

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

No relationship is stress or strife free. Stop putting a stake in the ground and expecting others to live up to an expectation that no one can meet. Not even you! True love involves compassion, communication and compromise, especially in times of frustration. Show your strength and be supportive, instead of being stubborn and in-different!

While swords can represent strife and conflict, they can also represent strength. You can triumph in situations by using your heart to show compassion and to communicate calmly about your feelings. Remember you’re the one who is responsible for your own emotions.

“You made me feel” is the worst thing you can to someone, and it’s also not true. “When this happened, I felt like” is the more accurate way to define your own feelings. Blaming others for your emotions is not being accountable, passes the buck and not fair to others.

Take time to think about your role in conflict, because it really does take two to have a fight. And while today many people are expecting a carefree relationship, that Hollywood version of life really doesn’t exist. The ebb and flow of any relationship can put a strain on friendship and love. But it can also build strength and success. It all depends on how you take responsibility for your own actions and deeds.

Stop complaining about the little things and start focusing on the strengths you bring to each other. Change the sword of angst to a sign of triumph and success!

Suggested reading:
The Art Of Communication – How We Listen & Hear
The Art Of Communication – II – Expectations & Assumptions

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

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing – Queen of Pentacles – Inverted

Jul11

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

You must give a little, in order to receive a lot. What you put out today will return to you in abundance. But only if you’re willing to give up something first. You don’t have to give away everything, but you do need to put forth a little effort to manifest what you want. It’s not going to come simply by wishing for it.

The old adage “God helps those who help themselves” is true even if you’re God is a Goddess. In order to make things happen, you actually have to do something to help it manifest in your life.

Stop complaining about what you don’t have. Start focusing on what you do have and how it can work for you! Putting in the time and effort is key to making your plans a success.

If you are putting everything into one basket, then think about what you are ignoring or not giving enough time and attention too. Life is about balance and too much of one thing is never a good thing. Even if you feel working on that thing will make the other things better.

So if you’re all work and no play, you could lose what’s most important to you. If you’re all play and no work, then what you’re hoping for cannot manifest without your energy and attention.

It’s not the “time” that matters most. It’s the quality and effort you put into the time available. Watch your words and expression of energy. Smile, laugh, be positive, share your dreams and listen to the dreams of others. Be balanced in your actions and you’ll attract what you need and what you want.

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

Today’s Tarot Meditation Drawing – The Emperor – Inverted

Jul10

Mystic Faery Tarot by Linda Ravenscroft

Take a shot in the dark and see what happens. You’re ignoring your instincts and that’s never a good thing. You know the answer to the question that lay before you. Stop ignoring it and look at it closely! It’s not what you think it is. In fact you might discover it’s not bad at all!

You’re allowing your emotions to control your thinking instead of your reason. Stop expecting the other shoe to drop and simply take care of what needs to be done. It’s not nearly as bad as you think it is.

Imagining the worst only creates energy to create and manifest what you fear most. If you don’t want that to happen then simply STOP IT! How many times have you said out loud to others “be careful what you think, you might create it”? Well how about taking your own advice.

Stop focusing on what others have gone through, or what they say you should do. They don’t know you as well as they think they do and you’ve never been impressed with their decisions in the first place. So stop hearing the nay-sayers!

You are in control of your future. You are the ruler of your domain. How you think and what you think creates the energy that manifests on your path today, next week, next year and beyond. If you want things to turn around, then you must start listening to your higher reason and spiritual instincts.

Take responsibility for the things on your plate. Stop avoiding the things you are accountable for. Take on those things that cross your path head on. If you do, you’ll discover there are easy solutions to all the challenges that lay before. You’ve worked hard to develop the connection between your conscious mind and your higher spiritual connection. Use it! Allow it to direct your choices and your path. Make things easy on yourself and do the things you’ve come to believe in. It’s not simply a game of words, it’s also a game of deeds.

Walking Your Talk © isn’t just in what you say to others; it means being an example in deed and actions. Apply your words to yourself before you start offering them to others.

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