Psychic Soup for the Soul

To conquer others.....

In a previous blog I used a lot of thought provoking quotes that had a lot of truth to them, standing freely on their own. As I looked back over the list, I find that there are many things that could be said about each one of them. So, I guess its time to start writing and fullfilling my committment.

"To conquer others is to have power, to conquer yourself is to know the way," Lao Ma (Xena Warrior Princess)

Many times in our lives we try to please everyone and "win them over" for whatever purpose that we are intending at the moment. We all want that power, but we lack the knowledge in how to find it. The way to have that power is to first "conquer ourselves." In order to do that we must first find it in ourselves to know what exactly it is that we want. Once we have decided that, then the next step is to figure out how to get from point A to point B. 

Once we realize that in order to conquer ourselves, we must allow ourselves to be comfortable with us. That is the first step. Until you are totally accepting of who you are and what you feel, you cant move to the next step. We need to also accept responsibility for the things in our lives that go right and the things that go wrong. Once we have accepted full responsibility for our lives, then we are well on the way to conquering ourselves.

This is not a process that can be accomplished over night, it takes a long time to change old habits and move forward. Change comes from within and in time.

To know the way, that is something that no one can tell you what to believe or how to believe, that is an individual choice. What might be right for you could be completely wrong for someone else. Once you decide on what you believe, you need to follow that path. I am not saying you have to believe in anything if you dont want to, what I am saying is that whatever you decide to be your path, then you need to follow it completely, and not half heartedly.

But once you have figured out what your path is, and you have mastered your acceptance and responsibilities, then you are on the way to "knowing the way" and once you know the way, you have the power within you to conquer yourself. With that said, the way things work, you in turn will automatically conquer others with your confidence and self control.

For example, if you are looking for a job or change of job, and you fill out the application and are called for the interview, and you walk in slouched over and answer questions very timidly and use words like, I think I can do that, or I could try to do that, then the chance of getting that job is very slim. But if you walk in standing tall and confident in yourself, and answer questions firmly and confidently you have a better chance of winning over the person doing the interview. Once you have "conquered that person" the chance of getting that job jumps higher. Oh and in case they ask if you can do something that you are not sure that you can do, answer with something positive (thats true ) about yourself. Like, "I am eager to learn different ways of doing things and I am interested in expanding my knowledge."

But once you have conquered yourself it is much easier to conquer others. Ok maybe another word besides conquer would be influence others.

Blessings until next time!
Maurie

Upcoming blog topics

Out of total boredom and being tired of gentle harassment from some of my friends, I decided that it was time to add to the old blog. I decided to have fun with this one and go through some of the quotes that I have saved over time to see if I could find some empowerment in them for their usefulness as a blog topic. Well, here is the top 11. These will be incorporated into blogs over the next several weeks. Maybe not in the order they are here, but they will all be used as something to help empower and inspire.

I shall warn you, don’t judge a blog by its quote.

1. "To conquer others is to have power. To conquer yourself is to know the way."-- Lao Ma (Xena Warrior Princess).

2. "Don't (mess <not the word used>) it up" RuPaul

3. "Fill yourself with desire and see only illusions. Empty yourself of desire and understand the great mystery of things." Lao Ma

4. "The entire world is driven by a will, blind and ruthless. In order to transcend the limitations of that world, you need to stop willing, stop desiring, stop hating." Lao Ma

5. "Heaven endures and Earth lasts a long time because they do not live for themselves. Therefore she who would live a long time should live for others, serve others." Lao Ma

6. "Are you so brave that you fear someone caring for you?" Darius

7. "Don't be sorry, just improve." Xena

8. "We all have families that we were born into, but sometimes families change, and we have to build our own. For me our friendship binds us closer than blood ever will." Xena

9. "You are who you pretend to be. So you better pretend to be something you can live with." Palamon

10. "It's easier to believe in yourself after someone else has believed in you first." Gabrielle

11. "Pain's just natures way of saying, 'Hey, you're alive.'" Ares

Blessings!

Maurie

Retrograde Calendar for 2009

Below is a list of dates for 2009 and Mercury Retrograde:

January 11, 9:44 AM MST,  Retrograde at 7 degrees 45 minutes Aquarius.
(But the Rx effect, called the storm, slowing,, begins January 8.)
February 1, 12:11 AM MST,  Direct at 21 degrees 44 minutes Capricorn.
(The Rx effect, the storm, slow,  lasts through February 8.)

 May 6,  11:01 AM MDT,  Retrograde at
 1 degree  44 minutes Gemini
(The Rx effect, the storm, slowing, begins April 30.)
May 30, 7:21 M MDT,  Direct at 22 degrees 52 minutes Taurus
(The Rx effect,  the storm, still slow,  lasts through June 9.)

September 6, 10:45 PM  MST,  Retrograde at  6 degrees 13 minutes Libra
(The Rx effect,  the storm, slowing, begins August 30.)
Sept. 29, 7:14 AM MST,  Direct at 21  degrees 26 minutes Libra.
(The Rx effect, the storm, still slow, lasts through Oct. 5.)

December 26, 7:38 AM MST, Retrograde at 21 Capricorn 47 minutes
The Rx effect, the storm, slowing, begins December 22.)
January 15, 2010, 10:52 AM MST,  Direct at 5 degrees Capricorn 33 minutes.
(The Rx effect, the storm, still slow, lasts through January 21.) 

Other planets that go retrograde:

URANUSrx:
July 1,  at 1:37 AM MDT,  RETROGRADE at 26 degrees 37 minutes Pisces 
December 1, at 1:27 PM MST,  DIRECT at 22 degrees 42 minutes Pisces

PLUTOrx:
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 April 4, at 11:35 AM  MDT,  RETROGRADE at 3 degrees 18 minutes Capricorn
September 11, at 10:57 AM MDT, DIRECT at 0 degrees 40 minutes Capricorn


NEPTUNErx:
May 28, at 10:30 PM MDT,  RETROGRADE at 25 degrees 29 minutes Aquarius
November 4, at 11:10 AM MST,  DIRECT at 23 degrees 41 minutes Aquarius


VENUSrx:
March 6, at 10:17 AM MST, RETROGRADE at 15 degrees 27 minutes Aries
April 17, at 1:24 PM MDT DIRECT at 29 degrees 13 minutes  Pisces


MARSrx:

December 20, at 6:27 AM MST,  RETROGRADE at 19 degrees 42 minutes Leo
March 10, 2010, at 10:10 AM MST, DIRECT at 0 degrees 17 minutes Leo

Helpful advice..... Take it or leave it

I have noticed lately that people are calling and wanting advice and once they have the message that the guides are giving them, they do exactly the opposite and wonder why things have gone so far to south. (Those of you that really know me know it took me a minute to come up with that word instead of one of my favorites ones). What amazes me the most is that they call back and are upset because exactly what I tell them would happen if they pushed this person or this idea about a relationship has happened. They are out of a job, their boyfriend left, or some other disaster has happened because they did not listen.

Ok here it is as plain and simple as I can make it. If you get the message that you should do this or be patient about that, then whatever it is that you want more than likely will happen. If you are told two weeks, wait the two weeks. I know its hard and not an easy thing to do, but try it. If you are not happy with the result of what you are told or dont see any progress, then do what you wanted to do to begin with.

If it is suggested that you do not force someone into doing something or making a decision that they told you they needed time to sort things out, then give them that time. The result 9 times out of 10 will be more favorable for you. If you push them into making that decision faster then I can assure you that 9 times out of 10 you just ended any hope that you may have had, You will not like the result.

Through out the many, many, many years that I have been helping people with their problems and giving them direction, I am constantly amazed by my callers. There are times I would like to ask them, "What were you thinking?" But instead I sit back in my chair with my coffee and try to help them sort out the mess that they are now faced with. Sometimes I am so glad that the coffee cup is so big! Others, I wish it was smaller.

Bottom line is I am here to help and no matter how amazed I am at some of the questions and problems that my clients have, I am still here for them. I am never judgmental and I always, always am not prejudice. I deal with it all and for the most part I love what I do....

Until Next time....

Blessing!

~~Maurie

Returning to Blogging.....

Those of you that have called me in the past already know me, those of you that haven't called before are looking for some idea as to what I am about. So I decided that I would use my return to blogging as a way for you to get to know me and as a way to explain more about how I work.

For starters, I will NEVER tell you what you want to hear, as a matter of fact I will tell you exactly how I see, feel and hear things. I will deliver the information good or bad with the same amount of compassion. Even though delivering some of the information makes me uncomfortable, you will stil get the answers that you are seeking. I strive to make myself better for my clients on a daily basis.

Which brings me to the subject of feedback. Yes, I read it! That is one of the sources of learning that I look at daily. I take the good and the bad, yes there are times when the feedback is bad, I am human, and try to evaluate from there where I can improve. Yes, I know that you can't please all the people all the time. But if the ones that you cant't please are really wanting to see signs of improvement then they will offer guidance as to how to "fix things" and make their experience better. Sure there are times that the situation is out of my hands, bad connection, dropped calls, I know this but, explainations are helpful.

Now that I have stated my peace about feedback, I am going to tell you what I am going to use my blog for. From this point forward, it will be used to share inspiring things with you, teach you how to improve your quality of life, and hopefully establish a ground that is both helpful and educational between us. I am an open book of knowledge, understanding and compassion.

If you have any questions that are general and would like me to address them here on the blog, please feel free to email me and in the subject line put the word BLOG and I will know that it is questions that you would like answers to. Then check back here, you may see your questions answered. I will not place personal questions here. Only questions that are appropriate for the general public to read. I will send you back and email and let you know when it will be on the blog.

I will update this at least once a week, maybe more if I am so inspired. I am an open book of knowledge and I am here to help. Please feel free to contact me via email with any questions that you may have for the blog.

Blessings until next time,

~~Maurie ~~

Welcome to My World

In the coming weeks, months and hopefully years to come, I will attempt to share insight, inspiration, a little motivation, and hopefully some new ideas to help you make your life better.

I will even share some of my photography, to inspire you while you are on your journey. Hopefully I can make each photo that I use, be relevant to whatever that post will be for the day.

Today, at least this post, is just a welcome, sit back with your coffee and an open mind and I will share with you a small part of my life.

I wish you much happiness on your journey.

Blessings!

Maurie (Psychic Conversations)