Red Lotus Diaries

Romance and technology

Our society has become so technologically advanced with voicemail, email, instant messaging and the dreaded text messaging (gulp!) that its no wonder why so many of us have miscommunications in our love relationships. Let's face it, with busy schedules its sometimes impossible to share the love we have for each other in any different manner. But with our planet moving towards a higher vibration, we need to take the time now to show our loved ones how much they mean to us without the aid of electronic devices.

Take the time each day to show the one you love how much he or she means to you the old fashioned way. Say it, show it, do it! There are so many ways to communicate love and caring in a very heartfelt and personal way. Here are some of my personal favourites.

* Massage - You don't have to be a fully licensed therapist to give your love a massage. Pick an oil or lotion with a relaxing scent such as lavender, jasmine, sandalwood, vanilla or almond and let your heart and hands guide you. Foot massages are especially appreciated.

* Flowers - Flowers are universally accepted as symbols of love. It doesn't have to be a bouquet of a dozen red roses either. Sometimes a single flower picked by your love is the most special gift in the world. Planting flower seeds in a pot is also a wonderful way to show him or her that you care. Nuturing and watching a seed grow and flower is so symbolic. Just like watching the love grow between you.

* Baths - Draw a bath with fresh rosemary, lavender and rose petals and oils and bath the one you love. Wrap fresh herbs and flowers in cheesecloth or gauze and tie it to the faucet so that the water runs through it. This will be handy in order to keep the plumber at bay. :)

* Hand written letter and poems - You don't have to be a poet or a great writer to show your sweetheart how much you care. A handwritten love letter or selected poem with a spritz of your perfume or cologne is a treasured gift. Even a little drawing of the two of you together (yes, smiley faces and stick figures are allowed!) is guaranteed to bring a smile.

* Homecooked meals - Prepared from scratch if possible. If not, any meal or snack works. Remember, the way to the heart is through the stomach ;)

There are so many different ways of showing that special someone how much you care. A secret note saying "I love you" or "I'll miss you today" or "I'm so happy I'm part of your life" tucked into a pocket, under a pillow or a briefcase is a great suprise.

If you want to use technology to your advantage, fill your iPod with meaningful songs and photos and present it with your lover. He or she can listen to it when you are apart or at work or at school and dream about you. Burn a cd with your special songs.

Most of all, take at least 15 minutes a day to spend quality face to face time with him or her (unplug the phone, don't answer the door, wait until the kids are asleep) and just let your heart guide you. It might be brushing her hair, giving him a neck massage, or just meditating or sitting quietly together. YOU decide...just take the time to show your love.

CL

Have you been Awakened yet?

Have there been more spirtual awakenings in 2008 or is it just my imagination? I've seen more and more books relating to the subject and even Oprah's magazine is discussing it. Most people call it a spiritual awakening, I call it a spiritual ascension but most its generally heralded as a spiritual awakening.

Are you having an Awakening? Below are some common symptoms:

Physical Symptoms -Energy in your head, especially at the crown- Pressure, headaches, some at the base of your skull,  vibrating, energy erupting over your head like a shower. Sharp chronic pain in the head, neck and shoulders. Cranial expansion. -Tiredness- feeling drugged and tired all the time. -Skin Eruptions- These can include rashes, dry skin, boils, eczema, acne, hives, warts, and shingles. -Changes in sweat and tear glands- People will notice they are either sweating more (releasing) or less then they previously did, and your tear solution may be slightly denser. -Changes in body color, and at times different, unusual marks will appear. Color of the whites of your eyes may also change, and may show a "rosiness". -Muscle aches and Pains. -Joint pains -Changes in weight -Changes in eating habits -Food intolerances and food allergies. -Nausea and vomiting. -Loose stools -Sinus and Ear Disturbances -Fevers and sweats, especially in the middle of the night. -Thick white residue on the tongue -Increased Weakening of the Immune System- This is caused by changes in the endocrine system, and central nervous system- Many new strands of disease and imbalance has been occuring. -Increased Sensitivity of all your senses: Senses become more acute: --Sight --Hearing --Enhanced sense of smell, taste and touch. -Falling, having accidents, breaking bones . -Arms, hands or feet "tingling" or falling asleep. -Women may notice a lessening of blood flow, and menstral cramps during their periods. Women will have an easier time with childbirth, with less pain and labor. -Heart Palpatations- Racing heart, pain in the sternum- can be an opening of your heart chakra -Other Chakra Openings: -Third eye chakra- Will cause nervous twitching of the muscles in your forehead or eye, burning, tingling feelings, or feelings of energy shooting from your eye -Throat chakra- Sharp pain in the thymus gland which is an inch below the V in the collarbone -Hand Chakras- Increased vibrations, heat, energy surges from the center of the palms -Faster hair and nail growth. -Feeling your body vibrate in various places during meditation or upon awakening, or at odd times during the day. --Misc Physical symptoms: such as experiencing flu-like symptoms (the vibrational flu) backaches, headaches, neck pain, digestive problems, muscular spasms and cramps, racing heartbeat,chest pain, numbness, involuntary vocalizations, or body movements. Some may even experience old health issues that may reappear for healing.

Emotional Symptoms -Sudden Waves of Emotion -Depression -Becoming easily irritated, impatient, and intolerant of other people or situations. -Old, unresolved issues come back up in your life, -Emotional and mental confusion -Bouts of fanatical cleaning, getting rid of old debris, becoming lighter

Spiritual Symptoms - -Changes in sexual desire. -Forgotten memories may re-surface -Memory loss - You begin looking younger (not a bad thing huh?) -Changing Sleep Patterns -Dreaming -Waking up feeling tired -Disturbances with Energy -Episodes of having intense energy that makes you want to get up and get doing something. -Power surges- These can be felt with overwhelming heat, or some even get cold out of the blue. It can also be felt with "waves of energy rolling through you". -Changes in prayer, meditation, or even religious beliefs.You may no longer resonate with your religion, and may begin to look in another direction. -Events that completely change your life such as death, divorce, change in job status, loss of home, illness and other catastrophes. -A desire to break free from restrictive patterns such as life-draining jobs, consumptive lifestyles, toxic people or situations. -Introspection, solitude, and loss of interest in group activities. -Bursts of creativity -Letting go of your "Ego" and reconnecting with  your the "Soul" -Becoming more intuitive or empathic to others, experiencing altered states of consciousness, clairvoyance, out-of- body experiences, and other psychic phenomena. -Synchronistic Events are happening more and more -Perception that time is accelerating, that you never have enough time to do what you need to do, or that you have big time gaps during the day -Communication with Spirit- communication and channeling with angels, your spirit guides, ascended masters, and other divine beings. -A sense of impendingess- Feelings that something is "going to happen". This can create a sense of anxiety. -A deep yearning for meaning, purpose, and spiritual connection in your life- The material world can no longer fill this longing. -A sense of "ONENESS" with ALL - A feeling that you are somehow "Different", that you no longer "belong" or "fit in." -Knowing / Living Your Purpose- Finally knowing what you came to earth for -Teachers seem to appear just when you need them- which can appear as people, books, movies, and events.

Of course, it is very important that one should check with a doctor to assure that there are no underlying health issues. And if you are experiencing several of these symptoms and think you are losing your mind. Relax, take several deep cleansing breaths and know that you are just being AWAKENED!!

Please contact me if you need any assistance in getting through this extraordinary journey. I specialize in protection, cleansings and healing.