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		<title>Puzzle Pieces&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I started working, in ernest, to develop my spiritual connections and mediumship abilities, I asked for two things. First, I wanted contact with my guides to be more tangible and second, to find a mentor who could help me &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/06/07/puzzle-pieces">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>When I started working, in ernest, to develop my spiritual connections and mediumship abilities, I asked for two things. First, I wanted contact with my guides to be more tangible and second, to find a mentor who could help me become closer to my guides.<span id="more-1483"></span></p>
<p>Prayers answered&#8230;.</p>
<p>Last summer, I was directed, by my guides, to connect with a medium who very quickly became my mentor, teacher and friend. Lynda, my mentor, is a wonderful match to my personality and spirituality; her manner of contact with her guides has helped me to embrace mine more fully and most importantly, tangibly!</p>
<p>Shortly after the cementing of this relationship, I found myself fulfilling another mentor’s (i-Spirit’s <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/about-us" target="_blank">Fabien Peyrot</a>) vision, one of my conducting mediumship through art. Much to my delight, I found that I had three, very anxious, spirit guides ready to work with me.</p>
<p>Through trial and error, we have found that using watercolor paint on canvas prepped for oil or acrylic paint works best to convey their messages, as the paint can be manipulated easily. What might start out looking like a man might soon morph into a woman or an animal. When I feel “life” in the image, I know it is complete. Most days, a piece of art will be completed in moments. When I struggle for clarity, I know I am not connecting with my guides effectively or, that I have tried to “take charge.” The time must be right or the result will leave me empty.</p>
<p>Not being trained in art, but always wishing that I could be an artist, this form of mediumship has been rewarding on many levels. Of the over 500 pieces of art that I have produced in the past nine months, many have told their story quickly but most have required the direction and urging from my mentor as part of my learning journey. Then, there are those pieces that have waited, for just the right time, to let me know their true meaning.</p>
<p>My three spirit guides have chosen colors unique to them and they also have their own particular styles. I have one who loves the colors pink and red and she talks of love, both physical and emotional. Another uses various shades of green, orange and blue and his stories cover a wide range of topics.</p>
<p>But there has always been one special guide, one whom has touched my heart from the very first picture that he gave me, that of a representation of his passing from this earth plane following a grizzly attack. Until now, I had always referred to him as “brown guide” because his choice of color was a particular shade of brown.</p>
<p>But before I go on&#8230;</p>
<p>Let me tell you of the moment, when I realized that I could communicate with spirits through my paintings, that I asked for my son, in spirit, to talk with me. What I received from him was an “I O U” spelled out very clearly. This surprised me, and I asked, “What do you feel that you owe me?” He proceeded to show me a representation of himself as a grown man, sporting a heart in the iris of his eye! He chose the color purple, a spiritual color, and gave me a story of his short time with me on the earth plane and of his growing up in the Spirit Realm. When I would connect with my son, for a message from him, he would continue to use that same color, so I was astonished at a new revelation that happened recently.</p>
<p>I had completed a depiction of a man, using the color brown, and was discussing this art with my mentor, Lynda, when she immediately felt a pain in her arm. She asked if that type of pain had any relevance that I could think of. Words from another medium, when talking of my son, instantly came to mind. “Did your son have something wrong with his arm?” My son was miscarried, so I have no idea if this would have been the case, but this remembrance came to me as a very clear response to Lynda’s query. Lynda received clarification, from her guides, that the person I had depicted was actually my son.</p>
<p>I was confused, not only due to the color chosen for this piece of art, but the look of this man was very different from previous depictions of my son. One thing that I did not mention to Lynda, but that caught my attention, was that there were scratch marks on this man’s cheek.</p>
<p>The following day, I asked to talk with my son, through my art, and a grizzly paw quickly appeared. I thought this to be odd, until the next depiction that surfaced was of “brown guide,” laying out as in that very first picture of him. In that piece, he also had scratch marks on his face, from the bear attack. Whenever brown guide would show himself to me, in my art, he always bore those marks to identify himself&#8230;.</p>
<p>Now I knew why I had such a strong and immediate emotional tie to this guide, he is my son. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together&#8230;</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen<br />
For more about my spirit art, please read “<a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2012/12/05/a-collaboration-with-spirits" target="_blank">A Collaboration with Spirits&#8230;</a>”</p>
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		<title>Intuition, Guidance and Faith&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/06/02/intuition-guidance-and-faith</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So difficult to know what is our intuition versus our mind’s chatter (our ego). So difficult to have faith when faced with challenges&#8230; How do we know when we are following our desire for something to happen or when we &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/06/02/intuition-guidance-and-faith">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>So difficult to know what is our intuition versus our mind’s chatter (our ego). So difficult to have faith when faced with challenges&#8230;<span id="more-1478"></span></p>
<p>How do we know when we are following our desire for something to happen or when we are actually receiving inner guidance from our higher-self or from our spirit guides? That inner voice, our intuition, is just a whisper most times and in our busy, noisy lives, it is indeed a challenge to hear it, let alone acknowledge it.</p>
<p>Sometimes, intuition is as simple as perceiving the feeling that you should take a different route home, or leave a few minutes earlier or later. You might find out that you missed something “well-missed” or that you encountered someone or something that you would not normally have. Sometimes, it is the feeling of what is right or what is wrong, following your “gut instinct.” Learning to recognize that inner voice happens through the practice of awareness. The more aware we are of what is going on, not only in the outer world, but within our inner world, the more we will be able to hear our guidance.<br />
By consciously connecting to our spirit guides, either through meditation or by other means such as the tarot, we can also find help in navigating our way through this life. But again, we need to be aware of how we perceive this guidance&#8230;</p>
<p>Gift or test? A question I have asked myself a lot recently. When we choose to follow our spiritual side, we become acutely aware of questions such as this. Life becomes more complex as we strive to learn and to grow, working our way through our lessons. Following this path, life also becomes simplified, as we learn to ask our spiritual support system for assistance; a dilemma to know which is occurring at any given time. This is where faith comes in&#8230;</p>
<p>Faith, a topic that I have covered before in my writing, (<a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2012/03/19/have-faith-easier-said-than-done" target="_blank">Faith, Easier Said Than Done</a>) is a very personal matter. It is imperative that we develop faith in ourselves, our intuition and our guides, for it is faith that will see us through our challenges. Faith that the reason for something not working out as planned, is part of the bigger picture.</p>
<p>I am again, at that crossroad in my life, the one where I stand wondering, “why?” I followed my guidance and put my house up for sale, secure in the fact that previous influences had been dealt with and that the way was clear for a quick sale. Here I stand again, watching the For Sale sign be taken down, knowing I am to remain put for now. Faith that there is something in the wings, something not yet ready to bloom into fruition, that will keep me here for a while longer, is what I lean on. Faith that I am secure in my guidance and that all will turn out well&#8230;</p>
<p>Two years ago, I did not know of the Spiritualist Church, I did not know my son had grown up in the Spirit Realm, I did not know so very much. Two years ago, as I sat wondering why the house did not sell, my husband came through as I tried to find the answers and my path was changed forever. (<a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2012/01/12/spiritualism-my-journey-begins" target="_blank">Spiritualism, My Journey Begins</a>.)</p>
<p>We always have the choice to believe or not to believe in our ways. I continue to choose to believe, and being human, continue to question why. But, I am no longer a child. I understand that the road I take will always have bumps and detours and that they are not always about me. Sometimes, I am a part of someone else’s journey and delays or changes in direction are, in the end, the way it was always meant to be. Time will tell&#8230;</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Event: The Worthiness Factor, June 2, 2013, London, Ontario</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/23/event-the-worthiness-factor-june-2-2013-london-ontario</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabien Peyrot</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I-Spirit’s blog writer and author of Revelations of a Singing Bowl &#8211; A Journey to Wholeness, Maureen Lancaster, will be speaking about The Worthiness Factor, her upcoming book at the London Seekers. We all struggle, at times in our lives, &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/23/event-the-worthiness-factor-june-2-2013-london-ontario">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>I-Spirit’s blog writer and author of <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2012/11/12/revelations-of-a-singing-bowl-by-maureen-lancaster" target="_blank">Revelations of a Singing Bowl &#8211; A Journey to Wholeness</a>, Maureen Lancaster, will be speaking about The Worthiness Factor, her upcoming book at the <a href="http://www.londonseekers.org/index.html" target="_blank">London Seekers</a>. We all struggle, at times in our lives, with what price tag to hang on ourselves. Come join Maureen as she delves into how we value ourselves and others. &#8220;What is your price tag?&#8221; she asks&#8230; Find more about the event <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/ai1ec_event/the-worthiness-factor-london-ontario?instance_id=56" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
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		<title>Pause for Reflection&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/22/pause-for-reflection</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a recent evening stroll, I came across a lilac tree in full boom. The fragrance of lilacs, this springtime, has been heady. The moist spring weather has encouraged phenomenal blossoms and their scent permeates the evening air. The deep, &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/22/pause-for-reflection">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>On a recent evening stroll, I came across a lilac tree in full boom. The fragrance of lilacs, this springtime, has been heady. The moist spring weather has encouraged phenomenal blossoms and their scent permeates the evening air. The deep, rich purple color of this particular tree bade me stop a moment to take in its full beauty.</p>
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<p>I had just come through, yet another, time of decisions and challenges and had gone for a walk to relieve the stresses that had piled up. Power walking to physically release my muscle stress was being effective, but stopping to appreciate those magnificent lilacs, was just the thing to dissolve the mental dam of clutter and allow me to relax into the appreciation of nature.</p>
<p>Springtime brings with it spring cleaning, planting and the anticipation of summer vacations. People are trimming shrubs, sprucing up flower beds and cutting grass, glad to be outdoors again, after the isolation that winter tends to bring. It is too easy to get caught up in the chores of the season, to forget to take time to stop and breathe in the soft air. To stop and to reflect.</p>
<p>Meditation is accepted as a valuable tool to connect you with your soul and to your guides and as a benefit to your wellbeing. But many find it difficult to set aside the time needed to meditate. By taking the time to pause and reflect, even for a few moments during your day, you can center yourself and take back your appreciation for the simple things this earthly life has to offer.</p>
<p>What else did these blossoms wish to say? It was their strong, deep purple color that drew me in. This color is used in meditation, contemplation and mysticism and is the color of transformation and renewal, helping to cleans both our body and our spirit. Purple and violet are associated with the Crown Chakra, our connection to spirituality and higher consciousness; helping us to feel at one with the Universe and with our fellow beings.</p>
<p>The simple act of stopping to appreciate a gift of nature has reminded me of my connection to all things spiritual, and of remembering to ask Spirit and my guides to lighten my load. I am once again reminded that I am not alone, and for me to allow the energy of Spirit to help me through whatever it is that I am in the midst of.</p>
<p>I am grateful to my sister-in-law for listening to her “inner voice,” to let me know that there was an article to be written regarding this simple photograph that I had sent for her enjoyment. I took the time to listen, to reflect and to learn. May you find the same too.</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Music Touches Our Soul&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/13/music-touches-our-soul</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 01:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, I viewed a series of DVDs of the music of the ‘60s, created by PBS, that took me back to my teenage years. As I watched the audience relive their youth, singing and dancing to the notes of their &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/13/music-touches-our-soul">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Recently, I viewed a series of DVDs of the music of the ‘60s, created by PBS, that took me back to my teenage years. As I watched the audience relive their youth, singing and dancing to the notes of their formative years, I was drawn to look through pictures of those early days of my life. Days of promise, days of seemingly unending years ahead to explore and to grow. Days soon to be altered and challenged.<span id="more-1467"></span></p>
<p>Early dreams were fulfilled, then shattered. New dreams blossomed into reality, again, only to be dissolved. Like the flower that opens each morning and closes its petals at night to shelter its core, we also start each new day with hope only for the sun but we also require the rain to quench our thirst. We too need to turn ourselves inwards, at the end of the day, to absorb our lessons and to protect our core.</p>
<p>I find, when merging with the vibrations of music, I am able to recapture that which means the most to my soul. I rebalance and rejuvenate my centre, reigniting my soul’s spark. That day, watching the oldies being performed by the original artists, I danced myself back into the joy of those early years. Looking through my pictures, I wept for the part of me that I had lost.</p>
<p>Reconnecting to and reincorporating those parts of our souls that we have left along the shores of our journey is an important task for our soul’s growth. We must learn from our past but we should not be held back by it. We are who we are because of it, but it is what we make of our present that will determine our future.</p>
<p>I am a being of vibration, of emotions, of the psyche. Music stirs my very core, my heart, my soul. The sounds of the ‘60s that resonated with me were of the softer tones, the ones of love, of play and of promise. The harshness of hard core rock jarred at my ears but there were times when it rang true and awoke parts of me that needed to feel things more passionately.</p>
<p>Each new generation finds their own rhythms and rhymes, ones that reflect their time on this earth plane. Parents not understanding what rings true for their children is an all too familiar cycle. Music reflects the energies of the time and of the place where it is born. The wider that our appreciation for various genres is, the broader our appreciation for our differences becomes.</p>
<p>My parents were much older than those of my peer group and I grew up with an appreciation for the music of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Different though all music may seem, it all stems from one soul yearning to reach out and touch the soul of another; to share the vibrations of their being.</p>
<p>I started this musing after listening and dancing to the sounds of my youth and I complete it resonating to the vibrations of my antique Tibetan singing bowls&#8230; I am one and I am all.</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Through the Eye of the Camera</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/11/through-the-eye-of-the-camera</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hope Clark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are those strange things showing up in my photographs you may ask? Are they round? white? Rainbow Coloured? Or maybe they seem to have a face peering out at you? Do you see a whole person? If you answered &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/05/11/through-the-eye-of-the-camera">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>What are those strange things showing up in my photographs you may ask?</p>
<p>Are they round? white? Rainbow Coloured? Or maybe they seem to have a face peering out at you? Do you see a whole person? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are correct. If you answered, “I’m not sure?” you are correct as well.<span id="more-1460"></span></p>
<p>How can both answers be correct? Well, it’s because Spirit shows itself in many ways. Spirit can show it self through art, it can show up out of the blue, slam a door behind you and it can even show itself through the steam in the bathroom after a hot shower. Most importantly, spirit can show itself in different ways to different people looking at the same photography.</p>
<p>Ever wondered why you took a certain photograph or why that photography turned out the way it did, even though that wasn’t your intention. Well, that is spirit speaking to you.</p>
<p>We are all energy – even the camera you carry around with you is energy and especially now with cameras being digital. Being digital makes them very powerful tool and that is why spirit is showing up so intensely as of late or seemingly so….</p>
<p>Now back to more than one spirit presenting itself in a photograph.</p>
<p>Digital cameras no matter the strength can be a powerful tool in capturing spirit. That is why more than one entity will appear in any given picture sometimes.</p>
<p>Example: What do you see? The first photograph is the original. The second and third are close-ups of the same photo just zoomed in a bit.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" alt="orbs_1" src="http://i-spirit.ca/wp-content/uploads/picfiles/post/orbs_1.png" width="221" height="239" />  <img class="alignnone" alt="orbs_2" src="http://i-spirit.ca/wp-content/uploads/picfiles/post/orbs_2.png" width="94" height="192" />  <img class="alignnone" alt="orbs_3" src="http://i-spirit.ca/wp-content/uploads/picfiles/post/orbs_3.png" width="94" height="192" /></p>
<p>This is an example of being one with Mother Earth, yourself and having a prayer of intention. These three elements are key in capturing Spirit, fairies, orbs and more…Yet, they are imperative in being able to identify once they are uploaded to your computer.</p>
<p>Your prayer of intention is an absolute must since without that Mother Nature, Spirit and yourself will have no idea what you are trying to accomplish. You want to be there out of love and light, respecting everything and everyone around you.</p>
<p>In truth you transcend into a meditative state of mind – being in that state of silence and one with all that is around you will allow the outside banter to diminish and complete go away in that moment and time. This can be a conscious state where you are aware that this is what you are doing, or it can be something that you do not realize is happening at the time. If it’s the later you could recall saying to yourself….”hmmmm, that was weird, time felt to slip away.” Or “what just happened there?”</p>
<p>When working with a Reiki Practitioner or any other energy based modality – your practitioner is being helped by Spirit. In the case of Spirit Photography, spirit is working through you and with your camera, yet another reason that there may be multiple beings, orbs, spirits, figures, etc…in one photo.</p>
<p>Being in that meditative state and/or having your prayer of intention will also allow you to see the whole picture (no pun indented) as opposed to one specific thing that brings itself to the forefront of the photograph. If you lead with your ego you will not be able to see all that Spirit has to offer at that given time.</p>
<p>What if I don’t have a fancy, dandy camera you ask? Truly, like ego – you don’t need one, although I do recommend having a camera with a high resolution.</p>
<p>This is where I will take leave….<br />
Wait, you want to know what is in that photograph that I used as an example. In truth, it doesn’t matter what I see – sometimes what I see and what you see are completely different. It doesn’t mean that either of us is wrong. It means that spirit had differing messages for us both. I will say that it took a few people looking at this picture for me to see all of what it has to offer.</p>
<p>Hope Clark</p>
<p>More about Hope Clark at <a href="http://www.inspiringemotions.com/">www.inspiringemotions.com</a></p>
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		<title>Technical Difficulties…</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabien Peyrot</dc:creator>
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<p>We experienced some technical difficulties at the beginning of the week that caused some lost data in the users registry. So if you have registered to our blog from April 27th to May 7th, you will have to register again. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your support</p>
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		<title>Mind/Body Connection&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I started out on my metaphysical journey, I was introduced to Louise L Hay, and her concept of “dis-ease” being related to the mind/body connection. Areas in your life that are not “healthy” will reflect in specific areas of &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/04/26/mindbody-connection">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>When I started out on my metaphysical journey, I was introduced to <a href="http://www.louisehay.com" target="_blank">Louise L Hay</a>, and her concept of “dis-ease” being related to the mind/body connection. Areas in your life that are not “healthy” will reflect in specific areas of your body and, believe it or not, in your possessions too, for example, your car. Your brakes spongy? What are you having trouble stopping in your life? Engine trouble? Are you heading off to somewhere or something that does not fulfill you &#8211; do you really want to go?<span id="more-1454"></span></p>
<p>I have written before, of how we come to this earthly realm with all the support and tools that we need to grow our souls. The challenge is to recognize and use them. Through our meditations and intuition we can connect to our guides and Higher Self. By being alert, we can learn to recognize the signs and signals sent by our bodies and surroundings.</p>
<p>How often do you get a cold following a stressful time in your life? This is your body’s way of letting you know that it is time to rest and take care of yourself. Lost your voice? What are you not speaking? Pain? What is “hurting” you emotionally? Stiff? What are you being inflexible about? Projecting anger at someone, yet it is your stomach that is upset. You get the picture&#8230;.</p>
<p>I am a Sagittarius, always bumping into things, always discovering bruises that I have no idea where they have come from. Things always escalate when I find myself in a period of inattention. During my darkest, emotionally taxing days, my adrenal system signaled my distress and literally crippled my body to the point of having to use a cane for support. I was living in denial of what was happening to me, unable to move forward freely. I had no idea how strong the mind/body connection was. Once I started to change my life, my body started to respond and the healing began.</p>
<p>Why do I always seem to injure myself when doing a good deed? This has perplexed me to no end&#8230; I pick up a piece of someones carpet tacking that has been left behind by the garbage man and prick myself with the nails. I hold an unruly dog for someone and get scratched by it. I realized I was being shown that I need to be more aware of myself when tending to the needs of others &#8211; a caregiver personality’s hardest lesson.</p>
<p>When we take the time to stop and observe our daily activities we can learn so much about ourselves, on levels we never thought of before.</p>
<p>I have the honor to practice spiritual healing and have also been the recipient of this wonderful energetic force. Prior to healing sessions, a prayer is offered to open the channels between the spiritual healing forces and the recipient. This prayer sets the intent for the healer, the Spirit Realm, and the recipient to be open and receptive to the healing energies. As humans, we can easily block helpful energies, if we do not feel worthy of receiving them, especially on a subconscious level.</p>
<p>The mind/body connection is potent and one to be respected. Do yourself a favor and set time aside to observe yourself and your surroundings to see how you truly “feel.” The sooner you recognize what needs fixing, the better. Be well.</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Passion&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/04/09/passion</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are you passionate about? Do you ever think about what makes you feel alive, feel inspired, feel the need to share&#8230;? I was talking recently with a friend of mine about the Tarot; she is working her way through &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/04/09/passion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>What are you passionate about? Do you ever think about what makes you feel alive, feel inspired, feel the need to share&#8230;?<span id="more-1447"></span></p>
<p>I was talking recently with a friend of mine about the Tarot; she is working her way through a new deck that has resonated with her and is now ready to once again find her way of understanding this wondrous metaphysical tool. As we discussed various meanings and spreads, my heart started to pump in excitement. The more we delved into the various ways in which a single card can be viewed and interpreted, the more my passion for this tool soared.</p>
<p>I love the tarot. I love how it can empower one in their journey of self-discovery. How it can assist in preparing for one’s day or in understanding what has transpired. The tarot is not a quick study or a tool to be used lightly. Many wish to simply use it as a tool of divination but I prefer to use it as an aide for my growth and to connect with my Higher Self’s guidance and to my Spirit Guides.</p>
<p>This recent conversation has made me stop to ponder passion. When you truly believe in something or someone, magic happens. Your chakra’s spin in unison, your immune system pumps up, your world opens up and life becomes wondrous. You feel empowered.</p>
<p>Passion is difficult to maintain at peak levels, which is a good thing, as it needs to be tempered and balanced with our other interests and responsibilities. Maintaining passion in any endeavor follows the same pattern as “falling in love” and the growth of a  lasting relationship. There is the initial introduction, followed by the spark of interest and the flare of passion. Then comes the test of time and of true interest and compatibility. If all is good and well, the move into commitment and sharing settles into the lasting glow of accomplishment and of creating something worthwhile.</p>
<p>It is my hope that you will allow yourself to find and follow your passions, starting today&#8230;</p>
<blockquote><p>Without passion, man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark. ~ Henri-Frédéric Amiel, Journal, 17 December 1856</p></blockquote>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Event: Bridging Worlds Expo, April 13, 2013, London, Ontario</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/04/04/bridging-worlds-expo-april-13-2013-london-ontario</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabien Peyrot</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, It is time again! The annual “Bridging Worlds Expo” is back and will be packed with speakers, readers and vendors. Our lovely blog writer, Maureen Lancaster will be there to sign her book. Click HERE for more details about &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/04/04/bridging-worlds-expo-april-13-2013-london-ontario">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Yes, It is time again! The annual “Bridging Worlds Expo” is back and will be packed with speakers, readers and vendors. Our lovely blog writer, Maureen Lancaster will be there to sign her <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2012/11/12/revelations-of-a-singing-bowl-by-maureen-lancaster" target="_blank">book</a>. Click <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/ai1ec_event/bridging-worlds-expo-london-ontario-2?instance_id=51" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more details about the event.</p>
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		<title>Trust&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/29/trust</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently experienced two events that shook me to my very core and made me look closely at the issue of trust. Trust has many arms. There is trust in oneself, trust in your relationships; trust in theirs back to &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/29/trust">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>I recently experienced two events that shook me to my very core and made me look closely at the issue of trust. Trust has many arms. There is trust in oneself, trust in your relationships; trust in theirs back to you. Trust that the path you have chosen is for your higher good. Trust in your guidance, your guides, your teachers. Trust in Spirit.<span id="more-1436"></span></p>
<p>Both of these events had surfaced due to misunderstandings, misunderstandings that weren’t brought out into the open to allow them to clear before damage to friendships dug deep. Both instances came about due to fears and insecurities and blossomed into untrue imaginings, ending in a loss of trust. </p>
<p>I was taken off guard by both of these events. Had I done something wrong, even inadvertently? Thankfully, no, I hadn’t. But my trust in myself and my journey was shaken by their so easily losing trust in who I am. After the initial shock to my system, I realized this loss of trust was part of their journey and was not due to an injustice done to them on my part. Relationships are always tested as we grow and change&#8230;.or not. Sometimes, Spirit has a way of making us partake in lessons that we don&#8217;t always understand.</p>
<p>A while back, I partook in a past-life regression and on that journey back in time, I was able to re-experience a life where my fear of success was clarified for me. This fear was the end result of having put my beliefs, family and village out in the open. I had created an environment where souls anxious to learn the ways of spiritual living could come and share and grow. This village and my family was destroyed by those who wished to suppress this way of being. I learned, in that previous life, to nurture the fear of standing out in this world, of being different, of following a path that was not always understood and was feared.</p>
<p>Whether or not this past-life experience was real, or not, doesn’t matter, as it is just as valid as an analogy for the fear of success stemming from standing out from the crowd, of being different. To trust in ones journey, one must trust in their guidance, to follow their path no matter how difficult it may be.</p>
<p>I have put myself “out there” and it has made me vulnerable and has tested my trust in Spirit, in my journey and in myself. It is surfacing some hard lessons and uncomfortable experiences. For an instant, I must admit, the desire to run, run fast and far, from this new life was strong. Then I looked into my soul and saw that it was fear trying to get the upper hand again. Fear has no power over me. Trust has doused the flames that tried to lick at my heals once again.</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Discernment&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“If he was like that while on the earth plane, then why would you think he would be any different on “the other side?” I was posed this question by my native seer when I was asking advice on some &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/23/discernment">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>“If he was like that while on the earth plane, then why would you think he would be any different on “the other side?” I was posed this question by my native seer when I was asking advice on some difficulties that I was having with my husband’s spirit. A very intriguing and important question that we need to ask whenever we receive messages or contact from our deceased loved ones. As a spiritualist, I believe that the soul carries their personality through to the Spirit Realm, something that I had neglected to stay wary of.<span id="more-1431"></span></p>
<p>My husband had two sides to him, one loving and one that carried the pain of abandonment and it was this side that settled into my life these past six months. I had rejoiced in the resolution of our earthly issues and embraced our new relationship as partners in my growth as a medium, however, lurking in the background was the side of him that did not want to let me go. The side that was controlling and full of hurt.</p>
<p>For some, there is an assumption that once one crosses over and reviews their life on the earth plane, that they leave behind any negative traits and only come to us with loving intent. Hopefully, yes, when one’s life is reviewed, one will then realize where lessons still need to be learned, they will understand where they erred, but for some, this may be just as difficult in the Spirit Realm as it was on the earth plane.</p>
<p>Also, what might be passed along to us from a spirit on the other side might well be done with loving intent, but it is still done with their perception of what is best for us. We need to stop and ask ourselves, “Does this message feel right for me?” There is a well-known piece of advice we are asked to use when evaluating a news item or study that has been conducted on a particular subject &#8211; “Consider the source.” By doing so, we can take a responsible and educated stand on what we hear.</p>
<p>Discernment needs to be an important component of spirituality and spiritualism.</p>
<p>Some of the lessons we learn on our spiritual path are difficult ones and result in shaking up our perceptions. In my vigor to reach peace with my husband, I inadvertently allowed myself to accept “all” of him back into my life. Slowly, but surely, my guides showed me what was happening and I have been able to step back and see the whole picture.</p>
<p>In sharing this experience, I hope not to tarnish any loving contact that you may have personally experienced, but simply wish to open your eyes to possibilities you may not have been aware of. I have had to institute some “tough love” for the present time and I send energies of healing and love to my husband to help him to heal what needs be.</p>
<p>Our ability to stay connected to our loved ones is a true blessing, one I am most grateful for and I encourage you to seek out reputable spiritual mediums to facilitate your contact and to help you with your understanding of this unique experience.</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Event: Journey through the Afterlife, March 23, 2013, London, Ontario</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/10/journey-through-the-afterlife-march-23-2013-london-ontario</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fabien Peyrot</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experience a &#8220;Journey to the Source&#8221; group hypnosis session, conducted by certified hypnotist Dr. Julien Meagher. Travelling through the tunnel and into the white light, while in an altered state, you will have the possibility to converse with loved ones, &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/10/journey-through-the-afterlife-march-23-2013-london-ontario">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Experience a &#8220;Journey to the Source&#8221; group hypnosis session, conducted by certified hypnotist <a href="http://www.storytellinghypnosis.ca" target="_blank">Dr. Julien Meagher</a>. Travelling through the tunnel and into the white light, while in an altered state, you will have the possibility to converse with loved ones, spirit guides and angels.</p>
<p>Receive a message from loved ones on the other side, by three professional Psychic Mediums who will provide Gallery readings to audience members, supporting the view that life continues after physical death. Know more about the event <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/ai1ec_event/journey-through-the-afterlife-london-ontario?instance_id=49" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
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		<title>Opening Doors&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/05/opening-doors</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Close one door and another Will open. We have all heard similar sayings, knowing it means that we should not be afraid of leaving behind what needs be, as something new will soon present itself. But oh, this can be &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/03/05/opening-doors">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Close one door and another <em>Will</em> open. We have all heard similar sayings, knowing it means that we should not be afraid of leaving behind what needs be, as something new will soon present itself. But oh, this can be so very difficult. Fear gets in the way, doubt and insecurities rear up to block our way.<span id="more-1418"></span></p>
<p>If we don’t learn to stand up, walk straight and tall, we will keep finding it difficult to walk up to that door and slam it shut. But the question and challenge arrises&#8230;what side of the door will we be standing on when that door closes?</p>
<p>Have we closed the door to opportunities and stayed behind it, in our current situation where we may feel uneasy but comfortable in the reality that we have created for ourselves, or, are we tentatively standing on the threshold of something new, something unknown, something that will help us grow?</p>
<p>Two years ago, I closed the door on my old ways and ventured out on my first steps into a life pursuing my spirituality and to healing past wounds and releasing fears that were holding me back. Today, I find myself being taken back to my various “new beginnings” through connections to old friends, reminders of events that have played key roles in my journey and other synchronistic events that have been popping up these past few weeks. I can see the changes in me and also see where I am to be challenged once again&#8230;</p>
<p>This coming year, in celebration of a family event, I will be doing something long overdue. I will be tracing my roots; connecting to the vibrations of my family history. A trip to the United Kingdom is in the “cards” as indeed, this was predicted earlier through a medium friend of mine. I’ve never crossed the ocean before so I will take full advantage of this opportunity to tour the sites of my ancestors, the characters of Arthurian and Merlin legends, and of spiritual significance. My first major outing since becoming a widow, five years ago, and so fitting a venue.</p>
<p>In closing the door on my period of grieving and of reconnecting with my Higher Self, I have now allowed a new door to open in front of me and I gleefully step my way through it&#8230;</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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		<title>Cycles&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://i-spirit.ca/2013/02/19/cycles</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maureen Lancaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been attempting to write for over a month now, my last post to you being early January, where I acknowledged the anniversary of my writing for i-Spirit and of it’s coinciding with the anniversary of my dad’s passing. &#8230; <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/2013/02/19/cycles">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>I have been attempting to write for over a month now, my last post to you being early January, where I acknowledged the anniversary of my writing for i-Spirit and of it’s coinciding with the anniversary of my dad’s passing. My dad has been a strong influence in my writing, as I’ve shared before, but he has stepped back these past weeks; stepped back to allow others to take the fore&#8230;.<span id="more-1415"></span></p>
<p>I have greatly missed our connection through my writing, as it is through writing that I discover more of myself. I have needed the past weeks to reconnect more strongly to my physical realities, and for those of you who have read <a href="http://i-spirit.ca/category/spirituality/spiritual-books" target="_blank">my book</a>, you will be able to appreciate in greater depth the following &#8211; I have been organizing the sale of my house. Yes, the sign is back up and the intent has been set. The next stage of my life is to begin and where it will take me I have yet to discover&#8230;.</p>
<p>Another happening has been slowly emerging during this time &#8211; a time of loss and a time of gain. Some friends have chosen to no longer be a part of my life and old ones are resurfacing. Cycles of life. My old school chums and I are once again touching bases and another reunion is in the planning. We met last to celebrate 30 years since graduating from high school and now, we wish to try again, some 14 years later.</p>
<p>I have found that I am being taken back in time, to remind myself of who I was, to reincorporate parts of me left behind back then, to better understand decisions and directions taken, and to help better understand what has made me who I am today. Growth always requires times of reflection.</p>
<p>It is nice to feel my dad’s energies again as I write, we make a good team and we do have another book to write! First things first though&#8230;.</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Maureen</p>
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