Gift from Above

About a month ago, I recall seeing the 'resident' hawk hanging around my parent's home looking for prey. As I watched, I also recall asking silently to myself, "I would be so grateful for a hawk feather that I may use in my meditations and psychic work".

As a totem, the hawk "...holds the key to higher levels of consciousness. This totem awakens vision and inspires a creative life purpose...". My life being a mixture of the creative and spiritual, this totem is very important to me. Other significances of this totem: Superiority, Spirit, Light, Power, Focus, Prophecy, Freedom, Aspiration, Intensity, Determination.

This hawk has been visiting my parent's home for a couple of years due to the smaller birds, rabbits and squirrels visiting as well. A few days ago, my mother approached me with a huge smile on her face. She said 'Guess what I found near the front steps!' She showed it to me - a hawk feather - a beautiful, golden sheen coming from it. Left right at the door no less!

My mother knows my 'past-time' and I chuckled as I told her about my silent request and how I would have to put my request in again. I was so thankful, and surprised, when she gave the feather to me. I told her I would take care of it.

I will be looking for a clear container of sorts that I might place it in so it doesn't 'ruffle' too much. I am very grateful for this gift from both my mother and especially the hawk for leaving it knowing the feather would make its way to me. Thank you both!

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

We Can Learn Much From the Ancients...

I would like to share something I have been working on and just recently completed. I hope you enjoy viewing it as much as I did creating it.

Elephant: A symbol for ancient power and strength, nobility, wisdom and strong family ties. Their energy on a spiritual level allows you to move through the roadblocks in life.

"An Ancient Nobility"

 

11"x14" (Image size: 10"x13") Digital Illustration

2011 Copyright Randy McAllister

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

A Fork in the Road: A Visualization Tool

I used to procrastinate so much. Never wanting to make the decision about going this way or that. A few years ago, and after a long time of procrastinating, I was made aware of a very handy visualization tool. This tool is to help someone in decision making.

Before I get into how to use this tool, I want you to be aware that I'm going to extend this in another direction after the exercise. This is not to cause confusion, as I hope it does not, but to expand your thinking more. If you do find the additional information confusing after the exercise, then by all means, disregard it! Whatever works for you!

Decision Making Visualization Exercise:

When you have that decision to make and just don't know which way to go with it, sit quietly, meditating if you wish, and picture a fork in the road ahead of you. As you picture this fork in the road, see the road sign in the center naming one of your decisions if you went to the left, and the other decision named to the right. How does the road/path beyond the fork look in each direction? Let your mind create! Are there flowers on one path with a bright, cheery view? It will be apparent that one of these paths will look more appealing than the other in some way or fashion. This is what your sub-conscious is telling you - how you TRULY feel about each decision. You may be surprised at what you see on the different paths.

Taking that more pleasing path will definitely bring you rewards without a doubt, but there's another angle I want you to be aware of - and this all depends on how you wish to tackle the situation as there is no 'right' or 'wrong' answers. If one direction looks nice with the flowers, sun's out and it's green everywhere, most people will go for that decision hands down. That other path, however, the one that has no grass, rainy, no flowers - nothing is there that really looks appealing. Or is there?

Here, I am introducing a deeper way of looking at that not-so-appealing direction at the fork. It will not be for everyone I realize. As I am a visual person, this crept up on me today.

Keeping our analogy of the fork in the road and the appealing/not-so-appealing directions, what does every artist do with a blank canvas? What does a gardener do if he or she wishes to start a garden? You have that blank canvas or that pile of dirt in front of you to start fresh from scratch your way! You get to plant the seeds of your ideas in the soil and watch them grow, nourish them to full bloom and reap the rewards of your labour. It is your way from start to finish, concept to completion.

The other path has all the flowers and grass already there and well into development - a beautiful visual for sure. It also means the end of their cycle is coming faster than starting from scratch as they have already been established. Don't get me wrong, with anything that comes to the end of its cycle, it can always be renewed, refreshed or even a springboard to new directions that are just as pleasing! So please do not discount this.

Maybe I've added more decisions or confusion to your day, or maybe I've made things easier - Do you take the easy or more challenging route? Most people know themselves well enough to decide if they are one to start from scratch with the challenge of bringing things to fruition from start to finish, or, the challenge of taking up a decision in progress and run with it building the idea, and its strength to an all time high. There are no 'wrong' decisions - either route has its challenges -  and there are only good or better decisions. You choose based on what you do know of the decisions and what you want as an end result.

Of course these are analogies using your resulting visualization of the fork in the road as the input. These decisions may not be concerning 'ideas' but rather some other 'Should I/Shouldn't I' or 'Yes/No' type of answers. The result of the main visualization exercise is the same.

We all learn from what we decide regardless of the decision. Enjoy the learning experience and never feel bad about the decisions you make for yourself. It is personal and no one can tell you you're wrong - and they have one hell of a nerve if they do!

You may well choose to use this visualization exercise as is, without the extra, deeper analysis. That is fine. Whatever is comfortable to you.

I hope you get something out of this. What does the fork in the road show to you? Where do you see yourself going?

Happy trails! :)

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

Journal Entry: "Letting Go"

An entry I made in my journal today:

I have yet another Oracle card deck called "The Wisdom of Avalon Oracle Cards" By Colette Baron-Reid. A pack of 52 beautifully illustrated cards with the Arthurian theme - think Lady of the Lake/Merlin.

I decided to contact my spiritual half-sister, Joanne, a young female spirit, around the age of 5 yrs old, whom 3 separate Intuitives have sensed, seen and told me is around me at all times. Through the use of these cards, I asked her the question "How may I see you with my own eyes?". Many times I have tried concentrating and trying to visualize her in front of me, either during my meditations or just sitting in a chair and staring at the wall. Hasn't happened.

After shuffling the cards 9 times, I felt a sensation in my left hand, so used that to choose the card. The sensation was a strange one, but similar to how my friend described her 'automatic writing' feeling in her arm - a tingly feeling accompanied by a push/pull sensation - like being guided.

The cards slipped and the chosen card was 'Forgiveness'. This did not seem right to me, due to the slip, so I chose the very next card - 'Letting Go'. Made more sense, but confusing due to which card would have been 'the one'. I didn't want to dismiss the previous card as it may have been my ego telling me to go to the next card.

Due to the dual cards chosen, I decided to re-ask the question and also request the same card, if indeed it was the card that was accurate. I re-shuffled at least 5 times and the same sensation came over my arm/hand. Cut the cards, and they slipped again! This was irritating. The card I received was 'Joy' and again, my head was telling me it didn't feel right, so I went to the very next card. Well... it was 'Letting Go'.

Tears welled up for a bit as I said my thank you to Joanne.

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

Speaking Your Truth

When speaking to others, whether lover or friend, something that seems to be lacking these days is truth - plain, simple truth. People like to add embellishments and drama to their so-called-truth. Why? These lies come out in the end anyway. Why would people do this?

Through our desire to have others there in our lives, people sometimes say what they think wants to be heard, which come out in form of half-truths or totally false statements for the purpose of keeping, or pulling others closer.

If you feel the need to speak to someone, speak truthfully!

When speaking your truth, one thing that makes it a blessing is understanding. When there is understanding between two people, two people who know they are speaking truthfully to a separate entity - one that is independent with their own set of circumstances (called life), then these people have just discovered a beautiful thing in each other that will never die.

A good friend and I have come to the point in our lives where our relationship could easily go either way for us - we are great friends and may make a good couple. The beautiful fact of our relationship isn't what we decide concerning this possibility - no matter where it stands, what other people think, or what you want to call it - it is the fact that she and I can talk to each other and it is purely truthful. We hide nothing of our feelings or what we want with our own lives - whether it includes each other or not. This has led, at times, to either of us becoming emotional because it's not what the other may want to hear, but I would have it no other way as this is what is needed to be heard. Our friendship and love for each other, in this way, has stood the test of time.

Many people give-in to the words of another, in many cases, knowing that these words may not be true. Lulled into false promises, or 'oh yes that dress makes you look fabulous' - with a rolling of the eyes when you turn from them. They put so much hope into their words that it is easy to get lost in them. The truth does, however, always come out at some point and that is where the fireworks between two people occur.

So please, when speaking, speak your truth - or say nothing. I want to hear words from the heart - not empty shells in the form of false friendships or promises - the truth will ultimately make you the beautiful person you are striving to be.

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

It's In The Cards...

I've always had a fascination with Tarot and Oracle card sets. Being of an artistic nature, the first thing that attracts me is the art on most of these cards.

 

I have recently purchased The Psychic Tarot/Oracle Deck (a hybrid of a conventional Tarot deck with name changes and some added original cards, including Chakra cards), and The Druid Animal Oracle Deck to use as tools for my intuitive work. Images of the covers at right may be clicked on to go to respective web sites if you are interested (leaves this site).

Though it is always said, you need nothing more than yourself for Intuition work. It does, however, aid the 6th sense when you have something stimulating any of your other senses - and I am a visual person so I like pictures!

I have been using The Psychic Tarot deck for a week now and have received some pretty accurate results. The cards chosen made sense. Most draws were simply 'ask question', 'draw card' and read into the answer. These were the simple readings. The more complex reading was done as a 3-card draw. Past, Present and Future were drawn upon a more complex question. I was blown away by the results as the cards were exactly what had happened, is happening and though I have no proof (yet), what will be the result (hmm.. law of attraction put them there? :) - could get really confusing).

The Druid Animal Oracle Deck has much more reading to do into the history and method of use. A hardcover book comes with it giving history and details of each of the 33 animals used in the deck. The set also supplies 3 blank cards that you can sketch your own animal onto if you have a preference that is not included in the original deck. Truth be told, there are many animals that could have been added to this deck, however, the creators chose the animals that had more of a history with the Druids.

A simple question I asked, for a single card draw, was "What animal energy currently depicts me?" to which I got an upside down Horse (Restlessness, difficulty settling down, not completing tasks) which completely resonates with me. The second question, relating to the first, was "What animal energy should I strive to be?" To this, I got the Sow (Generosity, nourishment, discovery). Opening myself up to receive, as well as give, more abundance was part of the description.


All in all, you can get some great insight into yourself - this in and of itself may scare people off but at the point I'm at, I love this insight!

Update: August 5, 2011

Picked up the Gaia Oracle Deck by Toni Carmine Salerno. After seeing my friend Lesley pick up this card set at a fair, I started to search for it with no luck. A local store picked them up and on a visit they were purchased immediately. Some very beautiful artwork by an intuitive artist. This 45 card set also has with it 45 affirmation, one for each card written along with an explanation of each cards meanings. You are, as you should with all card sets, invited to look 'deeper' into the images that are displayed on the cards to develop your own interpretations of their symbolic nature. There's something there for everyone!

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

Intuition & Synchronicities

My whole life, I have been interested in the paranormal and intuitive abilities of people. Things like seeing a shadow move from room to room, knowing who is on the phone before you actually answer it, or what people are going to say/do before they say/do it - that type of thing.

Three years ago, when I met Rev. Sayge Whitesong - a Shaman, Intuitive and Deep Trance Channeler, I had the opportunity to become exposed to teachings of a spiritual and intuitive nature. He showed a friend and I the tools to practice in strengthening our intuition and connecting with our subconscious. These are tools that anyone can use, and after practice, can either kick-start a dormant intuition or enhance what may already be in use. There are many people out there that use this ability without even knowing they do - And some of these people are the very skeptics in the idea of a 6th sense in the first place :)

During these past three years, I've come to realize that everything happens for a reason. There is no such thing as coincidence, simply synchronicities. Loosely put, a coincidence is an experience/event that occurs in conjunction with another experience/event with no defined relationship but appears accidental or uncanny. A synchronicity is the experience of two or more unrelated events that occur together by chance - but to the observer, have meaning. The big difference between the two is what is said about synchronicities:  ... but to the observer, have meaning.

Now, if something is going to have meaning to me, I need to observe it in the first place. Makes sense? Many people these days are not overly observant - rush of life and all - however once I started building my intuition, I began to notice many small events that may have been skimmed over, or got bits and pieces, in the past. I'm now getting to the stage where I am noticing the little things that, on their own don't mean much, but together a larger picture is drawn. These smaller events may be anything from the way certain people act in my presence, the feelings I get during my day or what someone may say to me. When these little events are connected to a feeling, other events or even conversations I may have had previous, they begin to mean so much more. I still have to tell myself to remain 'open' and observant as it is easy to get caught up in 'life' and ignore much of what goes by or, if I am paying attention, become confused by over-analyzing everything.

All these small events you can look at as a combination lock. Once the proper combination is achieved the outcome will occur. If I were looking for the perfect job, I may have to go through several events to find it. For example, speaking with someone who happens to know a job I can take (not in my field), then, when at that job, finding out one of the employees has a brother who works for a company in my field, then coming into contact with this brother and I get hired at that perfect job. This is a very small example of steps in a combination. Some of these steps may also be through the subconscious and you may not consciously realize you are receiving the outside information - this usually leads to 'Ah-Ha' moments! These noticed events act as guidance telling me that if I am going in the right direction with my life. This can be decided with our gut-reaction.

Once started, you can easily become overwhelmed and, in some cases, over-analyze everything to the point that the real 'point' is missed. Going with gut-reaction is key. If I feel anything but happy, or at the very least content with decisions or events, then I question whether this is the direction I want to go - or not. If this is not what I want, another piece to the combination may be missing - which may be seen very easily depending on what part of the combination I'm at - OR I need to change my way of thinking by asking myself 'What do I really want?' This delves into the realm of Manifestation and the Law of Attraction where the general idea is: If you think hard enough about ANYTHING, then you can get it, or make it happen - but you need to believe it with every ounce of your being. Many people want more money, however they decide to manifest less debt. Problem with this is that the Law of Attraction works on the subject of the request - not the 'I want' or 'I do not want' - just debt, so more debt comes their way. (See a variety of Law of Attraction books dealing with manifestation - that topic is too large for this note). Going back to the original subject, also keep in mind, you, yourself may be the last part to the sought after combination. You will have to see this yourself - no one said intuition - or life - doesn't take work on your part ;)

All these events that occur may be viewed as lessons to be learned - and the lessons never stop! If you find a lesson repeating on you - and more severe each time - it usually means you are ignoring a key factor of the lesson. I can guarantee you this lesson will continue to repeat if you ignore it or find the 'easy way out'. Hell, it's always happened to me that way.

I have my days where I try to keep in practice with my observation skills and intuitive work, but as with anything, life happens and you simply need to pick yourself up and get back in the groove!

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

Summer Solstice - A Time of Unity

Summer Solstice Sunset '11 - Port Dalhousie, Ontario

As I write this, there is a downpour occurring outside - rain, thunder, lightning - what timing!

I was in Port Dalhousie, Ontario with a friend, and her son, for the 12th annual Niagara Summer Solstice Event - "Drumming Down the Sun" just a few hours previous, watching the sun go down behind the low lying clouds (photo left).

To see so many people unite and set the atmosphere with the beat of their drums. To watch those not with an instrument dance to those drum beats with hypnotic moves in the sand. I'm no dancer, but even I began swaying to those beats without realizing it. The positive energy was extreme, but even more so where the dance was occurring. Some started dancing around 6:30pm, as we arrived and were still going right up until we left around 9:20pm.

Near the end, as the sun was disappearing below the horizon, the drumming and dancing got even more intense. At sundown, the festivities stopped and everyone clapped and cheered around the whole beach. Then they began to drum and dance right into the evening. Couldn't ask for a better group of people.

There is something to be said about the feeling in the air present at this event. So many coming together to enjoy the longest day of the year. It is the first event of its kind I have attended and definitely not the last. I could feel that togetherness of everyone there. It was a pleasure meeting people I had never met, as well as other friends - whom I was not expecting - and hanging out with my friend and her son who attended the event with me. Everyone was friendly and smiling. Other things added to the atmosphere also. A woman who was smudging those who requested it in passing, the smell of the incense people had burning in the sand, the sound of various instruments - some of which I'd never seen, all added to that ambiance and positive energy this evening.

What a beautiful way to end this day.

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "The Mask You Wear"

 Creation Date:  November 21, 2010

What mask you may ask?

Why, the one in place upon your face.

Every part of your troubled past
You wear hard and fast
In that steadfast mask

And if this were not worse,
You may wear many like a curse.

One on top of the other
Until your identity they do smother.

You want a cure?
Make your identity pure!

When in the presence of another
Don't go undercover.

Just Be...

- Randy McAllister

Hidden Beauty

You may feel that some of the choices you have made lead to dead ends. If given time, however, the results of these choices may blossom into the true beauty that lay hidden at their source and ultimately encompass you within. If you give up, you may never experience the energy of this beauty. As with a seed - it takes time and nurturing to see that beauty unfold.

There will always be something to gain from all your choices made. There is no such thing as a bad choice, simply a good, and better choice. These choices will be the results of lessons learned and may create new lessons. Each lesson being easier and easier as you learn the better choices.

A poem I wrote a while ago to reflect these lessons...  Poem ~ "Life Lessons"

~ Randy McAllister

Grudges: The Art of Wasting Energy

Grudges are one of the most energy-wasting feelings that someone can have against another. You may feel the grudge towards someone 24/7, while this other person may not even know you have a grudge towards them. Or they only know when, or if, they see you. Do you really believe they are thinking of your grudge towards them 24/7?

Lots of wasted energy - energy that could be used to raise your own energy and vibrations to the next level of happiness.

Who is really paying the price?

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "Magic"

Magic is in everything we experience in life if only we open our eyes to see it.

The people who pass you with a smile on their face that makes you smile in return for no particular reason.
Say hello.

The places in nature where the trees and foliage hide those secret spots where you can get away from it all.

Breathe it in.

The children playing outside who, one day, will have responsibilities beyond what they could imagine.

Let them play.

The sun for lighting the dark of our path and nourishing human and nature alike.

Take a walk.

The moon and stars for their beauty and ambiance during those mid-summer nights.

Stare into their radiance.

The rain that falls nourishing the plants and washing away the debris of yesterday.

Dance in the rain.

The people who share their friendship and love with you without being asked, or asking anything in return.
Love without expectation.

~ Randy McAllister

Be There for Me (?)

Be conscious of making yourself too available to others. These people may become dependent on you and when your time is eventually taken by your own life's activities - and it will happen - it may be viewed as rejection towards them.

Everyone needs to stand on their own two feet at some point. Stepping back now and then may be the biggest help you can give someone.

~ Randy McAllister

Cutting the Cord - A Case of Dependancy

While a child is developing inside its mother's womb, the umbilical cord transfers nourishment to the embryo, and waste from the embryo. This 'hard wired connection' creates a form of symbiosis (A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence). Once a child is born, the umbilical cord is cut, signaling the start of a new life for this child. A life of standing on his or her own two feet, so to speak.

Now, as adults we mingle with many people along our life's path. With those people that impact us the most, ethereal 'umbilical cords' may be created. This is a form of energy linking your heart chakra or naval area to this other person. This other person could be anyone in our lives, related or not - mother, father, sibling, friend, boss, lover - anyone.

Once formed, the same symbiosis occurs as that of the child and its mother, a reliance on a person to 'be there', more often than not, for emotional balance. There are even feelings of extreme loss or abandonment when that person is, even for a short time, not there. When the 'child entity', feels that loss, it can greatly impact life and the functioning within that life - Control of life has been given to an outside source - the 'mother entity'. Problems in health and well-being can be countless and tiring to everyone involved - including the 'mother entity'.

There is a method of breaking that connection, or 'cutting the cord', to aid in giving freedom back without necessarily having to remove the 'mother entity' or 'child entity', in a physical sense, from one's life. If this person is a husband, or wife, you simply want to remove the emotional reliance on that person not their physical presence. Many people fear doing this as they feel it will push the other person away which, in their mind, would be worse than having them there and in control. Think of it this way, just as when a child is born, the cutting of the physical umbilical cord does not remove the Love a mother has for her child - it simply signals the child's need to 'stand on its own two feet' from that point on. This is what the cutting of the cord allows you, or the other person, to do - stand on your own two feet - removing that hard-wired connection which will, in essence, give control of life back to the individual(s).

The following process is the method I use - after reading many books. There are no hard/fast methods and it all boils down to 'intent'. If you intend to do anything (and you are being truthful to yourself), then you will accomplish it. This process can be done in a dim lit room, with candles or incense and other things to create the atmosphere/mood - or in a bright room just before you go to work. It can be a long, relaxing process, or about 30-60 seconds. This is your personal choice and makes no difference unless you feel it does. Also of note: This process may be done by either the 'mother' or the 'child' entity.

Cutting the Cord

1. Alone in a quiet space, stand or sit with eyes closed.
2. In your mind's eye, envision the connected person standing in front of you.
3. See the cord as a silver wire of energy connecting you both together either at the heart, or navel.
4. Now envision in your mind's eye, that you have a large pair of silver scissors and position them to cut the cord.
5. At this time, depending on your relationship to this person, you may say, out loud or silent, something like "My love for you is, and will remain strong, but I need to take control of my life."*
6. With that being said, envision yourself cutting the cord with the silver scissors and this person fading out or falling back into a fluffy cloud or something pleasant and of a positive nature.

* What is said is personal choice and should be appropriate to the situation, but please keep in mind that the more positive the wording, even in negative circumstances, the faster the disconnect may occur. Feel good about the decision you are making and why you are making it.

This is usually an emotional process, but remember, you are simply gaining control of your life back at an energy level. This person may still be a part of that life on a physical level if you so choose! I maintain that moving forward with open eyes, clear mind and an open heart is always a requirement of life.

This cord can be formed again and again, with the same person, or another - or many at the same time. This method of cutting the cord can be done anytime you feel the cord is reforming and with each person you feel it necessary to envision. Sometimes it may take several attempts to cut the cord completely, especially if you are 'in deep'. Just keep reminding yourself of your intent and the cord will eventually vanish!

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "The Fragile Warrior"

The Fragile Warrior I am.
  Protected by this shield so thin,
  Armed with mind so clear,
  My spirit's council do I keep.

In the face of dispute must I be,
  Weak to be Strong,
  Vulnerable to be Invulnerable,
  Silent to be Heard.

Facing each conflict head on,
  With clear Mind,
  Open Eyes,
  And Love in my Heart.

The Fragile Warrior I am.

~ Randy McAllister

Are You In Control?

As a people watcher, there is always something to learn. I have learned many things and continue to do so, but one thing that stands out as of late is the lack of responsibility some people have for their own life. If only they knew, that by taking control of their life, they would truly begin to LIVE it!

The choice of control for your life is yours of course, and always has been. If you don't feel that this is the case, then somewhere down the road you were given the chance to relinquish that control and you took it.

If you have lost control of your life, getting that control back may be difficult but it is never impossible - nothing is impossible - if it took a long time to lose control, it may take just as long to get it back - but once you start regaining control again, it becomes much easier and you will begin to feel better.

As of this writing, I'm in the process of regaining the control that I had lost over time. I don't feel I gave control to any one person, place or thing, but had scattered it to many people and circumstances in my life and let it rest there for a very long time. The day before my birthday saw an energy release from me of various emotions - all at once - that I had never experienced previously. That was the beginning of me taking back control of my life (releasing, what became, toxic energy). More on that in my 'Me, My Writing: A Reflection' tab above. It was also the beginning of talking much more openly about the details of my life - something I wouldn't have done before. This communication also aids in removing residual toxic energies.

As with anything, there are always two sides. As some people lose control of their lives, there are also those who want to be controlling. They want to be in control of everything in and about their life. That includes the people that come into it, leave it, the situations that occur and the emotions that they, and others, feel. When control of someone is attempted or gained, it automatically becomes a volatile situation. That person can, and has every right to take back control at any time - it will happen - and it can become a violent energy exchange for those involved physically or verbally.

Maybe it's laziness, maybe it's life or maybe it's an experience that everyone needs to go through. Some learn the hard way and others learn really really fast. It's all personal. I do know that, for myself, I am learning the easy way and have more time to concentrate on the positive aspects of life.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "The Mourning After"

Creation Date:  December 26, 2010

When mourning for another
You may well discover
The sorrow has not passed
Instead you hold onto it fast.

With this in thought
Stop before you're caught
In a vicious, depressing rut
That becomes more difficult to cut.

Know they are always by your side
And silently held you as you cried.
Physically they may be gone
But their love for you will always be strong.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "Judgement"

Creation Date:  December 26, 2010

Judging someone you may find
That it is all in your own mind,
For even if done in silence
You are still in defiance.

Fix the issue at the source
Without undue force,
And turn your focus inside
Where no excuse may hide.

Only then may you be free
Of judgment towards you and me.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "Summer Night"

Creation Date: January 19, 2011

Oh that delicious breeze,
     which puts my mind at ease

On that summer night,
     the stars shining bright

As I look to the sky
     to see that beauty on high

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "Rain in my Attic"

Creation Date: April 15, 2011

When my thoughts go astray,
Nothing is going my way,

All these problems cause a panic
As would rain in my attic.

But once those holes are plugged
    And that roof is sealed
Will my thoughts be positively healed.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "The Lover's Friendship"

Creation Date: April 16, 2011

Friendship comes in many a form
And the truest, he or she may transform.

What you take from each, beware
Now's the time to take reasonable care.

Lover or friend, that is the question,
Be sure to know before the transgression.

Realize the track, this friendship's on
Before waking in bed together at the dawn.

You will surely know that of this direction,
If you open your heart and feel that connection.

Nurture this union for it's honest worth,
And both shall feel the greatest mirth.

For the truest love, you can never borrow,
but the love of a friend - a true friend - will always last
At least until tomorrow.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "Love of a Friend"

Creation Date: April 16, 2011

A friend's love, the most powerful of temples,
More beautiful than the red rose's petals.

When you have this chance at loving a friend
Then this small piece of advice may I lend,

Love her unconditionally and true to your heart,
and that friendship, it will never part.

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "Life Lessons"

Creation Date: April 21, 2011

Life will throw many tests our way
Often times with a replay.

Just try to keep your wits about,
And emotions from going all out.

You will see this test for what it is
Instead of always a pop quiz.

How we take what we are dealt
May hit us like 'dad's old belt'.

But these tests are not good or bad
Merely lessons to be had,

For no matter what your chosen result,
You will be stronger without a doubt.

As your time does progress
These teachings will become less,

So after the test comes your way
Simply take the time to say,

"Thank you for these lessons I learn,
With each I grow stronger in return."

~ Randy McAllister

Poem - "There for You"

Creation Date:  May 4, 2011

When you fall, I shall pick you up
When you cry, I shall console you
When you anger, I shall be your reason
When you feel confused, I shall help you understand
When you stumble, I shall lend you my shoulder in support
When you need a friend, I shall be there for you

~ Randy McAllister

Eye of the Storm

Creation Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011

There comes situations in our lives where you may feel like there is a commotion surrounding you. You feel it, hear it, even sense it but you can not see it.

You are in the Eye of the Storm.

You may feel the volatile energies are surrounding you but your immediate area is calm perhaps putting you in a false sense of security - TRUST yourself and your senses. Attempting to leave the eye with its energy at full may be hazardous at this point. Be patient! WALK with it - give it time to reduce to a more manageable size, then take that opportunity to escape while it has calmed, because chances are there will be a resurgence - and quite possibly worse than the first.

It is much easier to handle a storm when you are on the outside, rather than when its volatile energies have you encompassed.

~ Randy McAllister

Smoke and Mirrors

Creation Date: Monday, May 9, 2011

Often, during our life, we find ourselves looking at events which are nothing more than smoke & mirrors. People wearing masks so deep that they have fooled or lost themselves in their own false reality - a fantasy world they created and a script they wrote for nothing more than to forget who they really are and where they come from. You, the unwary passerby, get pulled into this to act-out as companions, after all, they don't want to be on stage alone - where's the fun in that? Where's the drama in a solo act when no one else is witness?

These people may resemble something so close to what you feel your heart was looking for - THE perfect mate or THE perfect situation. You may easily grab hold of these false realities for dear life and become a pawn in their script either due to charismatics, good looks, promises made, the oh-so-awesome feeling of the overall energy and, just simply, by not using common sense.

I firmly believe you should listen to your heart when searching for that special someone in your life, however there are no excuses for leaving your other senses behind. Open eyes and a clear mind are also necessary to prevent being drawn into THEIR next act. Step back and see the drama for what it is - be the master of your OWN script, not theirs.

~ Randy McAllister

Welcome

I am not a therapist. I am a graphic designer, illustrator, certified Reiki Master. I have emotions. I make mistakes and learn from them - sometimes after repeats. I've done great things and not-so-great things. I'm a flesh-and-blood human being not more or less than anyone reading this. And now that that is out of the way...

Contained in this blog are writings derived from life experiences, whether observing them in my life or of those people I have come into contact with. The intent is to make these experiences easier to read, understand and digest, so I have chosen to write most of them in the form of poetry or anecdotes. I sincerely hope I have succeeded.

You may also find some posts concerning intuitive work I do. Terms, such as 'psychometry', 'meditation' and 'dowsing', may be thrown here and there. Nothing to fear, or is there? People often fear the unknown, but if your head and heart are in a good place, chances are the 'unknown' you fear will be equally as good! These particular posts will appear simply as records of those experiences for your viewing pleasure - some can be serious, some humorous. Names may be changed for privacy reasons of course. These posts are not meant, now or ever, to twist anyone's arm to believe in what I may believe in, as I really don't care what anyone else believes in - that's their choice. As I state in my bio, I believe what I do as a result of finding my own answers through self-reflection, meditation and experience. I know where I stand on this subject and that's all I need. I may also use the terms 'play' and 'have fun' when dealing with the intuitive work like psychometry or working with pendulums. Please be aware that I do take this seriously but I attempt to have my writing feel more relaxed as an overload of 'seriousness' may be toxic. ;)

I hope you find something in my posts that touches your soul in the most positive light that it may. Please know that nothing written here is an attack, judgement or to give ill feelings to anyone as these are my personal writings and here for me more than anyone. Can my views change? Certainly, it comes with life changes and learning - as we never stop learning about anything. Can you change me? Please don't try as it just causes difficult situations - when I am ready, the change in thought will occur regardless. Perhaps my hope is that these writings will invite you to open your eyes and realize something you may not have seen, in your own life, at the time you read them. I work towards the betterment of not only my own life, but all those people I know, have known and will come to know in the future.

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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.

~ Randy McAllister

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