Spring on my happy homestead

We are having a typical Idaho spring. It is cold, snowy, rainy, and windy most of the time, but now and again, the sun shines. My grass is greening up, and we are busy getting ready for our short growing season. I decided to share a blog post today about all of the wonderful things going on here on my little piece of the world.

This is my early herb garden. The chives, oregano, and chammomile are coming up nicely. We have already planted some early greens in this garden. Radishes, lettuce, chard, spinach, beets, and peas all do just fine in cool weather. With a few warm days, they will all start shooting up. I can't wait to start cooking out of the garden again.

Speaking of cooking, our hens are laying tons of eggs right now. In the spring they start eating the tender shoots of new grass, and their eggs are amazing. The yolks stand up tall in the pan, and they are a deep, golden color. We have a variey of chickens. Most are Rhode Island Reds, but we also have Black Sex Links, Buff Orpingtons, and Barred Plymouth Rock. The eggs range in color from brown, light brown, and white.

The hens are really nosy. They are following Scott around to see what he is doing. I like to pick them up and stroke their soft feathers. They are really fun to have around.

We are in our second year of raising turkeys. They are a heritage breed called Blue Slate. Heritage means that they are an old breed, not genetically modified. Blue slates are considered to be a dying breed. We chose to raise them with the intent to grow the flock to a decent size, to help the breed to survive. They are really cool. The toms are the ones with the blue faces. They are always puffing up, showing off for the hens.

We were so excited to discover eggs in the turkey coop last week. These eggs went in to the incubator last night. Hopefully we will get chicks! Blue slate turkey chicks are very expensive, so we are really hoping to be able to raise our own babies. In 7 days we can candle the eggs to see if there is anything growing inside. I cannot wait to see them hatch. What a miracle eggs are!

Another miracle this spring is that our bees lived through the winter. I was very concerned that we had lost the hive, but they are alive! While they do seem to still have some honey to live on, we started feeding them sugar water as well, in an effort to ensure their survival. I have not been a great beekeeper. I need to find someone who can help me this spring. I think that we need a new queen. I am really hoping that we can harvest a box of honey for ourselves this fall. How cool will that be?!

We decided to try something new this spring, and we built and indoor bean trellis. These are asparagus beans, and they are growing really fast. Scott did a great job building the stand. We hope to be eating beans by June.

We have a lot of seedling growing big and tall, getting ready for that blessed day when we can move them outside. Our cucumbers are growing so fast, however, that we moved them to big pots and trellised them up.

They are sweet pea trellises for Mothers Day. In a month or so, they will have these posts filled with greenery, and be starting to blossom. I can't wait for the finished product, they are going to be so beautiful!

I love the miracles that spring brings to my house. I am constantly in awe of the beautiful place that we live. It is my honor to find beauty in every day, and wonder in every experience!

Your bliss is within your reach!

For the last few weeks I have been noticing an interesting trend among many my friends and clients. They are frustrated with each other, angry, and hurt. It seems that emotions are running high and folks are feeling the full weight of it.

Yesterday one of my Facebook friends commented that she had high hopes for the day, but someone had said something to hurt her, therefore her entire day was ruined. In my optimism, pointed out that no one can hurt your feelings unless you let them. My comment further irritated her, and she responded with a curt response, "Well, I'm sorry. Not everyone can be perfect." I realized a little too late that what she really wanted was someone to commiserate with her misery, and tell her that it was okay to react that way. The fact is, I love her too much to do that. I care about all of you too much to do that, so I am going to share with you my thoughts on this.

Simply, no one can hurt your feelings unless you let them! Sorry, but it is true! If someone's mean comment ruins your entire day, then you are allowing yourself to feel that way. The truth is, people who are behaving that way have a lot more issues than you. Their actions are a result their own drama, their own fear, and their own unhappiness. When you can step back, refuse to take things personally, and see the bigger picture, suddenly, you have no need to get offended. You may even decide to feel a little bit of compassion for that person. That is great, but NO saving allowed. Gone are the days of always having to be responsible for other people's happiness. Right now, you are only in charge of yours. After all, when you are happy and operating through love, other people with catch that bug. You don't actually have to DO anything.

So, how do you operate through happiness and love? You just do. You make a conscious choice to be "that person". I read an article on MSN the other day that claimed that happy people on Facebook make other people feel bad. I think that is rubbish. It is not "bad ass" to be dark and unhappy. It is ego. Truly happy people have simply decided to be happy, regardless of their immediate situation. I love this quote: “Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.”-Ghandi. With that being said, you owe it to yourselves to surround yourself in people and circumstances that feel good. There is nothing wrong with weeding toxic people out of your lives.

Sure, the rain will fall in your lives from time to time. That is a part being human. We all have moments of anger, sadness, grief, etc. It is the way we react to that emotion that is the key. Can you emerge from it stronger, wiser, maybe even happier? Or will you allow it to destroy you, set you back, rob all other happiness from your life? The choice is yours.

Give yourself permission to be happier, love more, forgive more, and laugh more. It is the greatest act of love that you can give yourself. I am pulling for you! I know that you can do it, because I know that I can do it, and we are not that much different, you and I.

Today, I choose to live in my bliss, embrace happiness and spread joy. Join me!

Jesus as I know him

It is 3:53 in the morning on Christmas day, and I can't sleep. I am not too excited or too buzzed on sugar. I just can't settle in. I realized that maybe if I blog some of my feelings, sleep will finally grace me. Christmas is a weird holiday for me. I know that sounds strange to some, but it is true. Several years ago, my belief system change dramatically. For a time, I did not have a belief about Jesus. I just wasn't sure. In fact, I wanted to throw the whole "Baby Jesus born from a Virgin mother" story completely out the window. I have kids, though. And kids really want their parents to celebrate Christmas! To make matters worse, in the work that I do, Jesus kept coming in. I kept getting words like "Christ Consciousness", and hearing the psychics and healers that I revere the most talking about Jesus. I knew that I had to form a belief that I was comfortable with, and that was my truth.

I set out on a quest, reading books, meditating, and searching for the truth, as it is for me. This is what I came up with. Jesus is:

• A master healer
• A wonderful example of unconditional love
• A teacher, who through his actions, proved that he was extremely special. He clearly understoon his divinity much better that most of us.
• An anscended master who is gentle, easy to work with, and accessible to anyone who calls on him.
• The most misunderstood and misused historical figure of the last 2 millenia.
• Probably a lot more than my 4:00 AM brain can process right now.

He really did want peace, you know. Then, now. And he loved everybody. EVERYBODY. He would not have ever wanted mass wars and deaths in his name. He would be baffled by crazy laws like DADT. He knows very well that we are all born in perfect order, and that love is always the answer.

This year, my family has had to reach out to family, friends, and the community for help covering my dad's medical costs. We have been constantly humbled and blessed by really generous people. In a little more than a month, we have raised a substantial amount of money. I can feel that "Christ Consciousness" in action. Our neighbors, family, and community mates, many of whom we have broken religious ties to, have overlooked our differences and come to our rescue. I truly honor them for that. I hope that I will have the wisdom to always do the same.

So, on this quiet morning, I wish you all a happy Christmas. I hope that you have had a year full of tender mercies and acts of sweet love. I have. I hope that you will carry that energy into the new year, and continue to do more, spread love, peace, and tolerance. I promise that I will. I hope that you will allow me to have my truth, as I know it. I urge to all to find your truth, and allow yourselves to be comfortable with it. And most of all, I bid you, "Peace on earth, goodwill to all."

Angels all around me

I often call on Angels for assistance. I ask for help with protection, clarity, emotional issues, health, etc. The Archangel for protection is Archangel Michael. For a while now, everytime I ask for protection, Michael tells me, "Of course, but you need to know that you are fine. You have so much to accomplish, we are not going to let anyting happen to you!" Even my kids say that they love riding in my car because they know that I have a lot of Angels with me (as do they).

Yesterday I was driving down a slick snowy highway towards the Grand Teton Mountain range, when my truck lost control and started sliding sideways. I was prompted loudly in my ear to take my hands off of the wheel and my feet off of the pedals. I did, and the truck spun around in two full circles and dismounted gracefully into a snowbank facing the wrong direction. We were safe! I realized after we stopped that I had been chanting "Michael, Micheal, Michael" until the car came to a halt. Somehow I managed to keep focused, listen to my guidance system, and call on Archangel Micheal. Shortly thereafter, another Angel in a green Dodge stopped and pulled us out of the snow drift that we were buried in. After analyzing our tracks, onlookers agreed that it made no sense that the truck ended up where it did, but my passenger, Janet, and I knew why!

Later, I asked my Angels why it happened at all. The message was this, "You have so much to accomplish, and we need you to shed the last of your fear and get going. This was a reminder that you are always safe in our care." What a wonderful message to me!

If you are not familiar with working with Angels, I strongly suggest that you learn more. Doreen Virtue is my favorite Angel communicator. She has many books, cds and cards on the subject. In the meantime, though, just know that we were all born with a built in guidance system. Angels are a part of that. Angels are almost always on your right side, so when you want to address them, turn to the right. Archangels are the superstars of the Angel realm, and have different strengths. Michael, obviously is about protection (among other things), Rafael is all about health, and so on.

I do a reading for my clients that leads them to a face to face meeting with their Angels and spirit guides. It is so exciting for my clients to learn their names, ask them questions, and find easier ways to connect. If you have been wondering how to connect, this would be a great reading for you.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving everyone. This year I am so grateful for my family, my amazing, constantly growing circle of friends, and, of course, my Angels!

In Goddess We Trust!

I channel angels, guides, and spirits quite a bit. Lately, most of my channelings have been with the Goddess. I became intensely aware of her presence in my life in 2009. I channeled a guide named Crystal who helped me to write a book about vibrating high in a low vibrating world. I have been tweaking it, and hope to publish it soon. Here is a short explanation of the Goddess, taken from that book:

"The goddess is the mother, the female half. When she holds you in her hands, you are healed, nurtured, and safe. She is responsible for the ascension of all of her children. She is not affected by human emotions, but she is capable of handing down Karma for our own good and knowledge. When you pray to the Goddess, expect results fast. She is capable of making anything happen for you, so long as it is in your highest and best good. She would never, ever punish or hurt one of her children. She is thrilled when you pray to her. She wants to help and nurture you. The Goddess wants you to succeed. Once you have begun communicating with Her, all things are possible for you. Expect the unexpected. Believe the unbelievable. Realize that things are often not what they seem. Learn to use your own intuition to discern truth for yourself. She will help you do that. She will also help to give you the conviction to stand up for what you believe in, regardless of whether it is mainstream or not."

As I watch the strange events unfolding in our country, I can't help but think, we need a Goddess on earth now. We need a woman to rise up as a mouthpiece for the Goddess. We need someone who can inspire through love, example, and honesty. We need someone who can speak freely, without the constrictions of a network, a political party, or religion. We have had many Goddesses who have helped to change the world. Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, Oprah and Princess Di are a few who come to mind, though there have been too many to list. Somehow, these women reached deep inside of themselves brought forth their own divinity. In doing so, they have managed to help millions of people. The younger generations have become complacent, however. They have stopped sending their Goddesses out to the world to speak their truth.

People have really started to falter, to lose hope. When we can clear out the layers of fear, disolve our differences, and learn to cooperate, our vibration will rise. The collective consciousness will raise higher and higher. We will truly understand and practice undconditional love. The Divine Feminine energy that is surging right now will change the way that we interact with each other. We will truly live in peace. Our children will have a chance at a better future. Women will take their rightful place as the powerful, loving leaders that they truly are. It is my hope that I can inspire other women to embrace their inner Goddess. It is our right and responsibility to make the world a better place!

In love and peace,
Katie

C'mon get happy!

Many of you have contacted me the last few days with the same basic question: "Why does the energy feel so negative right now, and what do I do to feel better?" I can answer that question by talking about energy, and the collective consiousness. We are going through a lot of changes in the energy on the earth right now. That change is resulting in a fair amount of chaos and tragedy.

First, collective consciousness. This is probably a post of it's own, and so I am only going to scratch the surface right now. The collective consciousness is basically the average feeling of the people on planet. Picture throwing the auras of millions of people into the blender. You have low, high, average, etc. If more people's auras are vibrating really low, then the higher vibrations are pulled down. Their are a lot of factors effecting how we vibrate. The economy, political climate, unemployment, and relationship drama are all things that seem to be the biggest factors right now. The collective vibration being low tends to lower the vibrations of a lot of people, who then really struggle.

Next, energy: It is comfortable for us to be in an environment that is a vibrational match to the vibration of us, of our own auras. An example would be if you walk into a room where someone has just had a fight. Most people can tell that something feels bad about the room. The environment is vibrating low, because something negative has occured there. If your aura vibrates higher than the low vibe of the room, you can feel it. As we allow our own auras to vibrate higher, we start feeling happier, more energetic, and life flows easier.

There are a few simple steps to allowing your aura to raise up to a higer vibration. I realize that there are many methods, but I am going to make this simple and do-able for everyone. If you have a method that you prefer, by all means us it!

1- Clearing our the old: First of all, we have to get rid of the old, lower vibrations that no longer serve you. A clear energy system vibrates so much higher! I like the Archangel Michael approach. Before bed, sit quietly, turn your head to the right, and address Archangel Michael. He is a very powerful, capable Archangel who is really good at clearing out. Since most people's angels are on their side, it makes sense to turn to the right to indicate that you are addressing angels. You may say this aloud our in your head, "Archangel Michael, I am prepared to let go of all of the old energy that my aura is carrying. I am ready to vibrate higher, and to feel better. While I am sleeping tonight, please clear me of any energy that no longer serves me. Thank you, it is done." Don't be too suprised if you have a weird nights sleep! This works really well, however.

2- Raising the vibration: Now that your aura is clear, it will be simple to raise your vibration. Stand with both feet on the floor, arms at your sides, with your palms up. Picture a pillar of brilliant white light coming up from the earth, through your feet, completely encasing you. As you hold that image, breathe in deeply, allowing the light to permeate your entire being. Your aura is filled with sparkling, marvelous light! This is the energy that feels happy, joyful, and light.

3- Protecting your aura- Now that you have cleared and charged, you must protect. There are many factors that fill us up with negative crud on a day to day basis. It is your responsibility to protect yourself! I tell my clients that this is as important as brushing their teeth in the morning. I like to do it in the shower, since it is relatively quiet in there. Literally picture a blue flame of light surrounding your body, completely covering your aura. Blue is a protective color that only lets the good in. Avoiding low vibrating activites makes a big difference too. For the most part, avoiding the news is a really good idea. Also, be careful that you only listen to music that makes you feel good. Music can bring energy down faster than anything! Stick to happy, funny movies and TV. There is no reason to watch scary, sad, disturbing stuff.

In our seemingly negative, confused, unhappy world, it is vital to take good care of your spirit self. You will discover that under the unhappy layers, there is a beautiful, joyful, vibrant world just waiting to be experienced! As you raise your energy, you are also raising the energy of those around you. You are acting positively for the collective consciousness!

If you feel that you need more in depth clearing, some coaching, or more information, call me! I see clients in my Healing Center during the week and on Saturdays. It is my goal to be as available as possible to assist those who need me.

In love and service,
Katie

Magic on the Mountain

Yesterday morning when I woke up, my aura was 10 feet wide. I could not stand to have anyone touch me, stand to close, or being anywhere near my energy field. It was just one of those days where you are carrying too much energy, and you feel extra, extra sensitive. My attempts to ground myself and pull my aura in were futile. I realized that what my body was really telling me was that I was tired and needed to recharge my psychic batteries. For me, this usually means getting out in nature and spending some quality time with the elements. The moon was supposed to be full and amazing, so my husband, Scott, and I decided to take a full moon hike.

We set out on our trek around 8:00 PM. We took our 10 year old son Mykah, and our great dane, Saphira. We both felt strongly that we should climb to the top of a butte near our house, the R mountain. The R mountain is actually an ancient volcano that you can hike to the top of and feel like you are on top of the world. We arrived at the base at 8:30, and set out. The view of the surrounding area as the sun set was surreal.


The trail was very steep, and my Goddess shaped body is not really built for this kind of activity. As I struggled along, a huge blue dragonfly started hovering in front of me. I tapped into her energy to communicate. "Hurry, come on!" She encouraged. She was so beautiful, and her energy was so light and pure. She told me that she was so glad that we had come. I told that I was not sure I was up to this kind of a hike. She offered me her light, powerful energy to keep going. I did better for a little bit, then started to struggle again. The trail was extremely steep. Soon, she returned with a friend. Two huge blue dragonflies circled us, surrounding us with their joyful energy. In time, and third dragonfly joined them, and they escorted us all the way to the top of the mountain. When I reached the top of the caldera, I looked to the sky and gasped. There she was, Luna, the moon Goddess, smiling down on us in all of her glory. A huge, brightly lit moon was my just reward for the struggle up the trail. And, man, was it worth it! I sat down on a boulder overlooking the caldera and took it all in. The energy surged through my crown chakra, creating a powerful pulse of energy through out my whole body. I felt like I could not move a muscle. Soon, I could feel the buzz of my root chakra activating, and I realized what a sacred place we were in, where Pele, the volcano Goddess, comes together with Luna, Goddess of the moon. Pele's message of inner strength and positive vibes, combined with Luna's message of inner peace and the clearing of negative energies from my aura was just what I needed to feel renewed and recharged. The three of us sat in silence for a long time, allowing the miraculous energy to blend with our own. Scott took a picture of me standing on a giant lava rock, bathing in the moon light.

The hike back down was all by the light of the moon. Just as the dragonflies escorted us up, a bat escorted us down. We agreed to hike to in silence, so that each would be free to explore their own thoughts. I was feeling a tremendous of gratitude for what I had experienced. It was clear that the universe had urged us here to take in this ethereal experience, and that the dragonflies and bat that escorted us were there for our protection. As if the moon experience was not enough, when we were halfway down the mountain, we were treated to the biggest, brightest shooting star that I have ever seen. It was a night so full of magic, that I will never forget it. I think that I can safely speak for all 3 of us when I say that we will be forever changed.