The Musings of Andrea...

Losing someone you love - and learning to LET GO.

I speak from a very personal place as a result of a recent loss, and I thought it might be helpful if I was to talk to you all about it.

Sometimes people come into our lives for a reason, we may not know what that reason is - and we wish to keep them longer... then we truly should. Because of this, the universe sometimes rips them out of our lives, and leaves us with unfathomable pain and grief. When we are confronted with the fact that someone whom we have loved hates the sight of us...we are often frustrated, desperate for any sort of contact (even negative), and we end up blaming ourselves for things that are not nessacerilly our faults.

Lets face it - some relationships just do not work for a reason, no matter how hard someone tries. You can't blame yourself for everything. There is usually a period that comes from a broken relationship:

1.) Panic - What do I do now? Feeling lost, confused, sad, and missing this person desperately to the point where you aren't even in your rational mind...sometimes you don't eat, you don't sleep, and you can't imagine why this person doesn't care for you in the way that you care for them, especially when the tides have turned so suddenly. You may try to contact them, almost in a frenzy and when they don't want to speak with you, you can feel worthless, like trash, and unfortunately - completely unwanted and unloved.

2.) After a while.. you cycle into the next phase.. which is "blame".. you turn to blame yourself, you imagine the relationship was healthy and wonderful and that this person has treated you fairly.. you imagine you would do ANYTHING for them, and you express this - then you feel guilt and feel badly at yourself for being so weak. Rest assured - again, relationships end for a REASON sometimes.. you are NOT worth any less, and fault always lies in BOTH parties, not just one. You are not the villain, but you also have to refuse to play the victim... This is all normal behavior, as we all see through "rose colored glasses" when we want to believe that they were this way.

3.) You finally decide to DO something about it (this is the best thing). You feel there is nothing left to do but to move on..and so you do.

Here are my tips::

If you *are* truly wanting to move on:

1.) Change your phone numbers, contact information and ensure that the other party has no way of contacting you - this way, you don't have to even think about it. You won't be checking your phone every 5 minutes wondering if they've "came to their senses" and called. You won't be wallowing in the above stages, and you'll be forcing yourself to come to the realization that "they are not going to call - and that will be okay"

2.) Any 3rd parties that are associated with the two of you.. instruct them that they are NOT to mention the other persons name or anything about the other person, if they cannot comply, it may be nessacery to give those friendships a break until you feel/are more stable.

3.) Do not think about the other party. Anytime a thought about them pops up - tell yourself "I do not know them anymore", continue this process as needed. Relay the message to all around you that they should not bring up the other persons name either. Do not check things about them, do not acknowledge their existence. It is best to detach yourself completely and entirely and never look back, lest you end up in a rut of being in love with someone who has disappeared forever.

4.) Anything that this person has given you or that reminds you of them - get rid of it, give it away, put it in a box far away, or burn it. Objects DO hold energy and the further you put the objects away (out of sight, out of mind, OUT OF ENERGY), the easier that you will overcome this.

5.) Anytime you have doubts..remember, that if this person DID love you, they would go the extra mile to have been with you, you are NOT responsible for doing all the work, and you DO deserve better than someone that makes you chase them relentlessly.

The final step..is moving on.

Soon.. it will not bother you anymore, this may not be fathomable when the pain is raw, but soon it does dissipate...

Finally

6.) Get out there and have fun! Resist the urge to isolate yourself as you could fall into a deep depression if you do... just because that other person doesn't want to spend time with you doesn't mean that a million others don't! Go out, have fun and ENJOY being single (there are only so many times in our lives that we are, and we neglect to enjoy them wayyy too much mulling over "when the next one comes!"

And finally..remember... you WILL be fine. This is not the end of the world. As they say, there are many fish in the sea, and you never know, the one that you're meant to be with could be swimming right behind you :)

Love and Blessings to you all and thank you all for being so supportive in my difficult time as of late.
-Andrea

So much shocking news as of late. R.I.P Michael Jackson, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays etc

I remember not too long ago, me and 2 of my psychic friends were talking about the status of Michael Jackson and we all agreed that he unfortunately would not last more than 6 more months despite his comeback and though I wished to be wrong (as did they), unfortunately this poor tortured man has passed away.

I do hope that he finds happiness on the other side, and I'm sure he will. He was, but, a child in a grown mans body, and regardless of all the controversy, he was an icon.

Also Miss Farrah Fawcett - such a sad thing, and such a strong courageous woman, Charlie may have lost one of his angel but the heavens have certainly gained one.

May Ed Mcmahon continue to have his version of heavenly "Publishers Clearing House", and may Billie Mays sell endless amounts of Orange glo and Oxiclean.

Rest in Peace to all these wonderful people, you will all be missed.

Mercury Retrograde and what it means for YOU.

* Things to Expect During Mercury Retrograde *

- Plans, Meetings, Trips and other things that normally flow fine, may experience difficulties. You may experience problems in travel, and problems in communication.

- Electronic Devices may not work properly, may break, or may malfunction.

- Communication with Family/Friends/Coworkers and others important to you may seem strained. Others may be in tense moods, and you may find yourself desiring more solitude.

- Nostalgic thoughts - This is one of the things about Mercury Retrograde that may be upsetting. Thoughts of people or things from your past, regrets and good memories alike will seemingly come out of nowhere. Think long and hard before you undertake any actions as a result of these thoughts and figure out if you are really doing the RIGHT or BEST thing for your life and not just acting on a "whim" because there is a very real possibility that after Retrograde you may wonder "Why did I do that?"

- Past situations resurfacing - This is most common to situations that started in, or occured in a previous Retrograde period but as a general rule, things that were unfinished may come back to light. This IS a good time to resolve past issues. If you have previously started a project, and you feel the urge to reevaluate it, this is probably the perfect time.

- People from the past - This is also common. Because of those pesky nostalgic thoughts and memories coming to light, you may find that people you have shared things with in the past, seem to turn up everywhere, getting in touch with you, or running into them. Again - It may seem the easy thing to let these people back in your life, but do think long and hard before you make a decision to let someone back into your life that has been missing from it for awhile, revisit the reason that they were out of your life in the first place! This is not to say to be a snob, but just make sure that you are doing the right thing for you and your life. Some people do come back for a reason, but some of them will be out the door as soon as Mercury goes direct again.

- Expect the UNEXPECTED! Yes.. I know what you're thinking "Come on Andrea, how can I expect something that I don't know is coming?" Simply do this - stay on your toes, because Mercury Retrograde is not predictable in the slightest, and it could throw you a curve ball if you aren't paying attention to your surroundings. Those who are more aware of the influences and how it is affecting them are going to fare considerably better, armed with the knowledge, than those who aren't going to pay attention, and will find themselves in the middle of a crowded road, in the rain, soaked, screaming at the top of their lungs onto their broken cell phone... ;)

*Mercury Retrograde Do's*

*Mercury Retrograde Don't's*

Now to narrow it down more specifically considering that Mercury is Retrograde this time in the sign of Libra, heres a run down of what you should expect additionally to the normal "occurences":

- Firstly, those with Libra sunsigns or ascendants are more prone to feeling the "burn" so to speak - also those in the signs of Aries, Capricorn, and Cancer will experience this retrograde more profoundly than those in other less affected signs.

-Mercury Retrograde in Libra seems to "disturb" the mental flow, essentially "shaking things up to even them out later". But the "shaking up" part of the phase is the one that can become very confusing. You may find yourself less "in charge" than usual and feeling very small compared to the big picture. Many people will search for their place, and consider whether or not what they are currently doing in their life is satisfying them anymore. Decisions are of course, best made after the retrograde period, but this will infuse the thought behind doing so. So expect things that have been buried (passions, thoughts, emotions) to be unearthed during this period of time, not to be buried again. This is certainly not a bad thing, but the "transition" in between is the difficult part. Expect to be confused about alot of things (some of which you may not have thought about in a long time), but expect that doorways will open all around for you to "figure these things out".

- Jealousy is all around - over your relationships, over financial concerns. You may find yourself feeling alot of jealousy or things that aren't in your character. Try to keep it in perspective, as it may be harmful later, so try to think before acting as all things pertaining to jealousy and possessiveness will come into focus during this period of time if allowed in.

- There is likely to be a problem in establishing a "gray area" in alot of aspects of life right now. It will either seem black or white, so middle ground is going to be hard to accomplish, but it is always important to keep trying.

- Communications are especially prone to be confusing in money matters, and partnerships.

- Like the "Scales of balance" that Libra shows... these shake ups are almost always related to a higher good that is down the line, so there is alot more intensity regarding "fated events' or things that seem fated. So be prepared for surprises. If you're not on the path you're supposed to be on, be prepared (and even expect) to be shoved onto it by the universe.

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Tidbits on how Mercury Retrograde will most profoundly affect you by sign:

Aquarius - You may find financial difficulties around you that are not expected, make sure that you take note of everything that you do on a financial level. It is *not* the time to make large purchases or sign into commitments on a financial level as these will most likely backfire on you later. Travel is also something that is likely to have issues, so plan ahead and have a back-up plan just in case!

Pisces - Watch what you say when it comes to those in your family/your significant other as problems in communication are very likely to occur. Make sure to clarify what you mean when saying something of importance. Exercise more caution in speaking with those around you about financial situations as mishaps are more likely to occur now.

Aries - Be careful in negotiations as you may easily end up with the "raw end of the deal" if you are not careful. Old issues with relationships may come up (good or bad), be prepared and be sure to tell the TRUTH, as telling a little "fib" might be a little more disastrous than usual. AVOID making long term decisions on a whim, think about them after the retrograde to make sure this is really what you want to do.

Taurus - Issues at work could arise now, also issues with your health should be taken care of. Don't cut corners as it will affect you shortly after. With work you will want to exercise caution in how you project yourself and what you say, you also may feel pulled to another career path. Thats great, but make sure you wait until after the Retrograde to actually put that into motion as you could change your mind!

Gemini - Since you are ruled by Mercury, all retrogrades effect you equally as strong as it would the sign its going retrograde in. Therefore, all warnings of retrograde are applicable to you, although specifically - you may want to make sure that arguments with your significant other, or children are not blown out of proportion as these things could last a whole lot longer than this period of influence and be hard to resolve later. The romance life looks bumpy, but truths that were previously untold may make their way into the light, try to be open minded. (As hard as that is during a Retrograde).

Cancer - The past will certainly be tugging at you, and there may be some issues that you *need* to look at and get beyond and this is the time to do so. You may find your "gut instinct" isn't up to par so look to things of the logical even though its a tendency for you to lean towards your intution. The simple fact is, during this period, your intuition may be biased. Make sure to attend to details in your life, the little things become big things if you're not careful.

Leo - Take special care with your finances as mishaps are prone to occur. Extra attention should be paid to communication as you may not be making the point that you *think* that you're making, be very clear and go over it twice! Old issues or people may resurface. Think carefully about what you want to do, because this can be either positive or negative. Transportation issues may arise (Car, Plane, Bus etc), so have back up plans if possible.

Virgo - You may feel misunderstood and as though people aren't paying attention to you. Watch your work environment as there may be something shifting on a financial level (either for the good or bad) but there seems to be quite a few strings attached so make sure you read the fine print! Take this time to get your finances in order so something doesn't surprise you later.

Libra - Communications lost in the past may be dredging up particularly for you, as you may find those out of contact, suddenly in contact, and things taking on a bit of a "whirlwind" type feeling. You should be very watchful of how you present yourself as others may think that you are withdrawn, or even snobby at this period of time even though you will not understand why. There may be issues relating to others around you, these will clear up after the retrograde period.

Scorpio - You will want to make sure that you do not involve yourself in any joint financial ventures with friends during this time as this is likely to cause sour feelings later on. You may feel your intuition is more clouded than usual, continue to trust your instincts, your lack of confidence is due to the cycle. Watch out on meeting new people and sharing personal details too soon as it could cause issues later if they're not trustworthy.

Sagittarius - Be careful what you say to friends - they will remember it for a long time (positive or negative) so do think before you speak. You may feel that those close to you are being more distant than usual, try not to read too much into this behavior or it could become confrontational. Old acquaintances/friends/lovers will most likely reappear during this period.

Capricorn - Avoid making deals or signing contracts, in work or otherwise, as these look to be edged with problems. There may be more delays in life in general - in travel, and in other things important to you (events etc). Try to go with the flow. There may be issues with authority figures, make sure that you are clear on what you are wanting and not cloudy as it is likely to be misinterpreted if not stated clearly.

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I personally do feel as though this Retrograde is significant for many regardless of sign, as I feel it holds an intensity in "destiny" and really ending up where you *need* to be.

I do believe that there is a high probability with this period of time that those distant from your life that are meant to be in it - will return. That those things that are unfinished in your life that you've been meaning to finish - will pop up, and that alot of people will have thoughts about what they REALLY need to be doing, which will initially cause confusion and then breakthroughs in all areas of life.

I do feel that the next few weeks of time are going to be upsetting in some ways, maybe even painful, but I do think that it will mark a time of "sorting things out" and ending with balance in alot of things that have been left undone/unsaid/unthought.

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Basically, as with any Retrograde - let us absorb the good, and let go of the bad. Take it as an opportunity to think about your life, your emotions, the people around you, and what is best for you and your happiness.

Libra does represent "balance", so take into consideration that those things shaken up around us, are only temporary, as we are all part of a higher path.

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Heres hoping you all have a wonderful Retrograde period!

Love and Blessings

~Andrea

Dream.

Hold onto your hats... (or your sanity...) Its Mercury Retrograde! (cue the creepy piano music now..)

Well, its nearly that time again! (Yeah, I know, I know, it seems as though we just finally got THROUGH with it, and now we're staring down the barrel yet again...).

Monday May 26th, Mercury will be turning Retrograde in the sign of Gemini.

As I've written before. The general rules of Mercury Retrograde apply to every one although each period is different a bit depending on what sign the retrograde actually occurs in. (I.E - a retrograde in Virgo is going to be different than a retrograde occuring in Taurus)

First off, we'll cover the bases on the "general" information again.

- Mercury Retrograde occurs 3 times a year. It is a period of time where Mercury "appears" to be moving backwards in the sky (although it is not truly moving backwards). Consequently, during this period of time, it seems that everything in OUR lives is running "backwards", from our thoughts, our emotions, to past events/people resurfacing out of nowhere! In general most people seem to feel as though "little" if ANYTHING is in their power of control or influence, and like things have a mind of their own.

It *can* be a very crazy period of time! The past is very much the present, and our thought process can seem vastly different than normal.

-This Retrograde period is starting on May 26th (although things can start seeming a bit "off" a few days beforehand as Mercury is slowing), and Mercury will turn direct again on June 19th, things are still a bit up in the air until July 4th, but things should at least seem MORE promising :) - (Do I sense that those of us here in the USA will be celebrating more than Independence Day this July 4th?) ;)

* Things to Expect During Mercury Retrograde *

- Plans, Meetings, Trips and other things that normally flow fine, may experience difficulties. You may experience problems in travel, and problems in communication.

- Electronic Devices may not work properly, may break, or may malfunction.

- Communication with Family/Friends/Coworkers and others important to you may seem strained. Others may be in tense moods, and you may find yourself desiring more solitude.

- Nostalgic thoughts - This is one of the things about Mercury Retrograde that may be upsetting. Thoughts of people or things from your past, regrets and good memories alike will seemingly come out of nowhere. Think long and hard before you undertake any actions as a result of these thoughts and figure out if you are really doing the RIGHT or BEST thing for your life and not just acting on a "whim" because there is a very real possibility that after Retrograde you may wonder "Why did I do that?"

- Past situations resurfacing - This is most common to situations that started in, or occured in a previous Retrograde period but as a general rule, things that were unfinished may come back to light. This IS a good time to resolve past issues. If you have previously started a project, and you feel the urge to reevaluate it, this is probably the perfect time.

- People from the past - This is also common. Because of those pesky nostalgic thoughts and memories coming to light, you may find that people you have shared things with in the past, seem to turn up everywhere, getting in touch with you, or running into them. Again - It may seem the easy thing to let these people back in your life, but do think long and hard before you make a decision to let someone back into your life that has been missing from it for awhile, revisit the reason that they were out of your life in the first place! This is not to say to be a snob, but just make sure that you are doing the right thing for you and your life. Some people do come back for a reason, but some of them will be out the door as soon as Mercury goes direct again.

- Expect the UNEXPECTED! Yes.. I know what you're thinking "Come on Andrea, how can I expect something that I don't know is coming?" Simply do this - stay on your toes, because Mercury Retrograde is not predictable in the slightest, and it could throw you a curve ball if you aren't paying attention to your surroundings. Those who are more aware of the influences and how it is affecting them are going to fare considerably better, armed with the knowledge, than those who aren't going to pay attention, and will find themselves in the middle of a crowded road, in the rain, soaked, screaming at the top of their lungs onto their broken cell phone... ;)

*Mercury Retrograde Do's*

- DO think about your placement in life, how you feel about your current circumstances (Job, Relationship, Friendships Etc). Take the time to think about what things mean to you and how the "cards fall" in your life. Are you happy in your current situation? If not, think of ways to change it. Mercury Retrograde is an excellent times for coming up with plans, just not a good time to put them into action just yet (wait until after June 19th to do that).

-DO allow yourself to think about your past. If something is coming up again, it is likely that you have not resolved it, or that you have not dealt with it fully. Really consider why you are feeling or thinking the things that you are.

-DO take a breather - This is a time to refresh, renew, and revise. Fix things that need to be mended, revise old ideas, figure out if what you are doing in your life is effective and satisfying enough for you.

*Mercury Retrograde Don't's*

-DON'T buy any new significant purchases (I.E - Home, Car, Electronic Equipment etc). Things like this that are bought during Mercury Retrograde generally encounter major problems.

-DON'T sign important contracts or paperwork - If possible, to avoid problems, it is best to wait until retrograde is over to sign binding contracts or paperwork.

-DON'T push yourself to get to the future, Mercury Retrograde is a time of the past. It is OKAY to think about the past, don't push yourself or tell yourself that you "cannot". This is a time of understanding and breakthroughs.

-DON'T get frustrated (yeah easier said than done I know...) but try to take things with a grain of salt as much as possible.

Realizing that things will be a bit hectic is the best defense than you can have.

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Now, those are the general rules of Retrograde, and those apply to every one that occurs. However, to nail it down a bit further, its important to look at the sign that Mercury is going Retrograde in. This time around it is Gemini.

What this means:

This Mercury Retrograde period will more profoundly affect those in the Signs of Gemini, Virgo, Pisces, and Sagittarius. Those in these signs will experience the period more intensely and may find some of the things mentioned above to be alot more intense than those in less affected signs.

This period is going to signify heightened intuition and a sense of "unreality" in some ways. Daydreams and thoughts may just run away with you but some of these could be put to good use. This period of time is going to be showing us some of the most raw factors of ourselves.

Gemini is the sign of communication, which means that communication is going to be heightened although some of it may easily go awry. Expect communication from those you haven't heard from in a while, or those that have been absent, expect your mind to be working overdrive and expect your thoughts of life to transform or start a transformation that will seem completely "new" and "different". You will be tempted to try things you haven't thought of before and make bold moves. THINK THESE THROUGH.

Judgement is not going to be a strong point right now. So while you may think that you are being entirely logical, asking those close to you to give you an outsiders opinion may be the best solution. The line of reality is going to be very blurry and it may be hard to discern what is real and what is just "fuzz" from the retrograde.

You may feel overly confident, but this could lead to a downfall if you let your ego run away with you.

If you are in a creative field for a job, you may find that you are drained of your energy and not feeling up to par.

All areas of communication will be affected when Retrograde occurs in Gemini. Mishaps can occur with phones and computers especially, alongside the fact that communication WITH people may not go according to plan. Make sure that you clarify exactly what you mean when you communicate with someone so that they don't misunderstand and get upset.

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If at all possible, try to lessen your responsibilities if you start to feel the strain. This is not possible for everyone of course (because of obligations that sometimes do not wait), but the less that you FORCE yourself to do, the better off that you will be.

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The best thing to do during Retrograde is pay special attention to unfinished plans, unfinished projects, unfinished relationships, and the like, because that which is unfinished will surely show itself, and its best to confront it head on so that you can go on with your life when retrograde is over.

Well darlings, thats about the long and short of it. Now its just time to batten down the hatches :) And REMEMBER - Mercury Retrograde has become a "buzz word" of negativity, but its not a negative period of time! It is a time to Refresh and Reevaluate things in and around our lives that we NEED to change so that after it is over, we can implement these changes for a better way of life. Yes... the inconveniences of Retrograde can be frustrating but remember that all things have purpose!

Til Next Time
Love you all
<3
-Andrea

New Dream

So I had another dream last night, and did want to post it here as I've promised myself I will post all my precog dreams in case they mean something to someone.

In the dream I was in a house, and there was a roar sound that was all around, I looked up to my mom (who was there) and I said "Oh crap, the plane is going to crash" and shes like "What plane?" and I said in the dream "thats a prediction". The next thing I knew, out the window I saw a plane flying really low, and then there was a huge bang, there were police and firefighters all around, and I saw people being wheeled away on stretchers and there was debris all over the place. In the dream, the "plane" crashed right in the middle of the neighborhood, like in the road, next to this brown church. When I woke up, I kept hearing the name "Holly" which I am unsure if that is meant to be the location of this happening, or if that is meant to be a name of someone involved. But regardless, it did seem relevant to post as the last time I had a dream of a plane crash, it did happen about a week later.

So besides my ranting of my precog dreams - I wanted to say, I know my schedule has been a bit more erratic than usual as of late, I do apologize for this, my sister came in to visit, and then also I've had to go to various appointments and things, so my schedule has been all out of whack, it should be going back to normal in the next few days :)

Hope you're all doing well.

Love, Light, and Blessings

<3

-Andrea

*Update - Saw this news story a few minutes ago... apparently this was it... *

COMPTON, Calif. (AP)- Three people have been critically injured in the crash of a twin-engine plane into two houses in Compton, California, outside Los Angeles.

The Cessna 310 went down just before 4 p.m. Pacific time Saturday near the Compton-Woodley Airport.

The plane's fuselage crashed through one roof, and its left wing lodged in a second home.

Both men on the plane are reported in critical condition, along with a woman in one of the houses. Two others on the ground were also hurt.

~Happy Easter!~

Hey Everybody!

I just wanted to pop in here and wish you and yours all a Happy Easter! :) Did you know that this is the EARLIEST date easter has fallen on since the early 1900's? Makes the year seem as though its going by faster. Here's hoping you all are having the year that YOU want, and remember - even if you aren't, its never too late to change it around =)

Love, Light, and Blessings
-Andrea

"The Five People You Meet in Heaven"

So as most of you know, I don't normally recommend alot of movies/books to people as I find that you should find what resonates most with you, and it can't all be lumped into one category, however - I had heard all the buzz about this movie, and I hadn't seen it yet (its a few years old now I suppose)... and I finally watched it last night. Its called "The Five People you Meet in Heaven"...

Let me just tell you.. I recommend EVERYONE watch this movie, it was one of the singularly most touching movies I've ever seen, and further solidifies the notion that "every life has purpose, and that we ARE all one in the human family".

So by the end of it... I was touched.. (and a crying mess LOL) and any of you that know me well, know that while I'm an emotional person, it takes ALOT for me to cry, but I was pretty much bawling like a baby.

I HIGHLY recommend that if you have not seen this movie, please do. It is so touching, and so wonderful, I haven't ever seen anything quite like it.

Until next time..

Blessings be yours

<3

-Andrea

Pride (The human condition)

So today I've decided to write about a "sore spot" for some of us.

Pride.

We have ALL done things we are not proud of in retrospect (myself included). Oftentimes we find ourselves months or years later wondering "WHY did I say that..." or "If I could just go back.. I would change this"
Stop it. Seriously.

You can't change anything that happened in the past, you can't go back. Everything does happen for a reason.
We all have to go through experiences that are sometimes hurtful, painful, and we oftentimes DO feel regret for things that we did. The good thing is that we learn from these experiences (the whole point), but what is left behind?

Pride is the human condition. Why don't we say that "we're sorry", when we know that we are, and that we really SHOULD be?
Pride...
Its really like a disease. Our pride keeps us from saying "You know.. I REALLY messed this one up" so INSTEAD, we sit around for months/years lamenting over what could have been, or how we would react differently.
Its perfectly okay to realize our mistakes, and figure out how we would interpret/react to the situation if it should arise in the future, but there is absolutely nothing that we can do to change the past.

I've spoken to thousands of people via here and other places, and the one thing that gets to me the MOST is these people involved in what I like to call "Silent standoffs". I can tell energetically that both people want to bridge the gap... but they don't. They constantly reassure themselves that the OTHER person should be the one to take the stand, and then, if they do - half the time they STILL don't do anything.

What are you REALLY gaining here?
Okay, now by no means am I talking about showing up at someones door, sending them 800 emails, and calling them daily to see if they're "still upset" but sometimes you absolutely have to be the bigger person and step forward if you realize the other person isn't going to do it.

Back when I was younger, I used to sit back, and go with the philosophy of "Well if they're meant to be in my life, they will be" which IS a very valid statement but also... life is TRULY too short to go with that in some cases. Some of those people I never stepped forward to fix things with... I don't have the opportunity to anymore, and thats not because of MY free will choice, thats because they're no longer here to hear what I have to say. While I'm sure that they know what I "meant" now, its still a lingering thought.

Since then, I've adopted the philosophy of "forgiveness, no pride attached". My friends will tell you - I'm like a disease myself, because I'm totally the girl that will turn up a year later after arguing with someone STILL trying to bridge the gap. Why? Because good people are hard to come by and you should always hold onto those that mean something to you. I don't want to have any regrets.

What I'm asking you all to do right now.. is think about this. Those that you have argued with, those that you're having "silent standoffs" with... How would you feel if they passed on tomorrow? Would you really have said all that you wanted to say? It IS something to think about, because all day we tell ourselves "That will never happen, I have all the time in the world" But you don't. You don't know how fast the clock is ticking.

Every person that comes into your life is for a reason and a purpose. Don't let a silly argument or a "pride" issue come between you and the people that you love. Its just not worth it.

One of my best friends in the world (who is a reader here also - so I won't mention his name but he knows who he is ;) )..man we FIGHT...we will argue and bicker and scream at each other. At the end of the conversation, we're always just like "Ah I love you". I used to always joke because he will tell me "I love you SHUTUP". While this may seem dysfunctional... we NEVER stay mad at each other.

Back to the point at hand...
Don't let your pride get in the way of you being around people you care about. Thousands of people go through every day "not on speaking terms" with some of the most important people in their lives, constantly reliving what they WOULD have said or done, if given the situation AGAIN... Guess what? You won't get it again, you don't HAVE yesterday, but you DO have tomorrow. USE IT.

As I said, not advocating harrassing someone, but if you're in a situation where SOMEONE has to say something, suck up your pride and do it... then apply the "If they're meant to be in my life, they will be", because you've done all that you can. But don't look back 10 years later and say "Its too late to do something now, but I wish...".

This just goes back to one of my favorite quotes "Don't EVER live with regret - because at ONE TIME, it was EXACTLY what you wanted".

Blessings be yours
-Andrea

Dreams.

Okay... so I had a precog dream about a week and a half ago, and I didn't post it, and I shrugged it off. Only to see it plastered all over the news the following day. I was pretty upset about it... I don't know if me posting anything about it would have made
any sense anyway, as some of the critical details were amiss... but it did really shake me up as I've long since abandoned the idea of posting my "dreams" up for the world to see.
I've always had dreams that "come true", alot of the time I can't make sense of the details enough in time to figure out what is really going to happen although I think with time..maybe I can perfect it.
Anyhow, since that happened, (And I more or less foresaw the school shootings the other day, which I TOLD to a few people, but didn't realize what it was, and then it happened...)
So I've decided.. no matter what, I'm posting my dreams that seem relevant from now on. And I swear the universe is testing me because these dreams are few and far between..normally, but I just had another one last night. How I know that it is a precog
dream is because it just feels different.. I'm usually very much a part of what is taking place, although its not REALLY "me", and I find myself in the placement of someone else who WILL be involved, usually to "relate" this to me, people I may know,
are in the dreams.
Usually with precog dreams, I find myself wanting to go back to them upon waking up... no matter how scary they were. Theres
always a strange feeling of being "at peace" (Perhaps cause a message is being delivered...)

In the dream last night, There was an amusement park, 3 girls.. and a rollercoaster.
They are talking about "high school" and things they did in high school.   A sign flashes up and says that there
is something wrong with a "curtain". And the rollercoaster stops. They apparently fix it pretty quickly, and it starts rolling again but the crowd of people standing in line looks scared..nearly horrified.. Then all of a sudden I'm on the rollercoaster, and I'm behind
these girls. It goes over a hill, and then theres this banging noise, and then one of the girls flies through the air and into another seat, she starts screaming to the other girls something about a "vest". Then I notice that the rollercoaster seats have turned into "floats" like, the type that you would "save" someone with in water, but they have holes in them. I heard the word
"set up" in a loud male voice, and I wake up.

I don't know what it means, I've tried to figure it out. I'm not even sure if its indicative of a real rollercoaster, since the "seats" turned into "floats" and they were looking for life vests. My best guess is that there is going to be a major accident on a rollercoaster either involving water, or over water. If timing stands firm on the normal "dream to event" occurence time..
this will probably take place in the next 2-3 days.

Again, I don't know why I'm exactly posting this, except that I think I'm being tested. And so I will put my trust out there...

Update: 2/26/08 - Been checking the news and apparently this dream was indicative of something that had already happened quite a while back, apparently the trial for the person that DID "set this up" so to speak was ongoing, and I suppose thats why it came to me.

2008-02-25 21:48:56      Print
 
    HEFEI, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- A roller-coaster contractor has been jailed for three months for an accident that killed a student in east China last June, a local court ruled on Monday.

    He Ping, contractor of amusement facilities at the Xiaoyaojin Amusement Park, was found guilty at the Luyang district court in Hefei, capital of Anhui province, of dereliction of her safety duties.

    Her sentence was suspended for six months.

    On June 30 last year, a middle school student was crushed to death when the carriage she was riding in suddenly reversed, derailed and fell more than 10 meters to the ground.

    Another student in the same carriage suffered slight injuries.

    The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine found after an investigation that the machinery was poorly maintained and the operators were not licensed to run the facility.
 

I'm pretty sure that this was what it was about after reading up on it so I suppose instead of focusing on the accident ITSELF, I should have been focusing on the fact that someone would come to justice for it, and they did.

Valentines Day (Tips to beat the blues etc)

Okay, so first and foremost, Happy Valentines Day everyone!
Now... I would like to touch on a point that may be a sore spot for some of us more than others, but its very important, especially around this time of year.

Okay, so by this point (February 13th), we have seen more jewelry commercials than we can stomach, plastered on
every billboard is "signs of the season of love"... it seems like everyone on the tv (and in public) are happily in love, because according to the ads..everyone INCLUDING one eyed olga at the fish market is living in absolute bliss.. happy and committed-  and you are the absolute ONLY one in the universe without that picture perfect romance novel scene... right?

Wrong.

So this message is to those of you who are heavily contemplating "taking a sick day, laying in bed, and watching days of our lives re-runs over and over, at which point you'll "rationalize" that even THEY have more function than you..." ;)

Valentines Day is a gimmick for the greeting card companies! Oh! Oh! I said it! Tons of people feel obligated to rush out to "prove" that their love is TRUE, by buying lavish gifts..and somehow along the way, we've figured out that if our guy/girl doesn't do this, that they must not love us!
Think of it this way.. Yes, its nice if your significant other buys you something, but what is this fascination with Valentines Day? Why does it mean more that day than if they just do it sometime during the year randomly?
And to be fair... even the most low life "cheater", could very easily pick up some roses, and that will somehow make him better than the one that is working a job that doesn't pay enough - so they CAN'T buy all those gifts, but would rather sit at home and watch a movie with you?
My point is, its QUALITY, not QUANTITY... Anyone can go out and buy you a bunch of roses, but the one that is willing to just sit around and watch tv with you... thats the winner.

Sooo much emphasis is put on the "stigma's" of Valentines Day, and lets face it, Money never did, and never can buy love. Period.

Also Ladies/Gents - theres NOTHING wrong with being single, some of the most important lessons we learn are those when we are NOt involved in a relationship, as generally speaking we become alot more self reliant. Just because the tv is shoving down your throat the importance of relationships (and yes, agreed they are important but will never define YOU, you are your own seperate entity) DON'T let it make you feel badly. You create your OWN reality, and if you're happy with where you're at.. who cares what anyone else thinks?

Regardless, if you find yourself in a rut this Valentines day...

Here are some tips to beat the blues:

1.) Turn off the tv. They make a KILLING on this, and it WILL make you feel worse. If you have DVR..use it! Or put on a funny movie on.. or horror movie. NO ROMANCE!
2.) Write a letter to yourself telling you all the things that you like about yourself.
3.) Send a gift to a friend or family member that is also single and could be fighting the blues, this will make you feel better that you made THEM feel better. There is always someone dealing with something a bit worse than we are! To remember this and do something nice for someone else will help US feel better as well!
4.) Treat YOURSELF - Take a bubble bath, read a book, RELAX, don't focus on what you DON'T have, focus on what you do have, and pamper yourself! You don't need anyone else to do it!
5.) Always remember the law of attraction... if you want something, manifest it to be SO! If you want that stable, happy relationship by next year. Start manifesting it to be so! Envision what you would like to have, you will get it! Believe it to be so! It DOES work.

Til next time...Happy Valentines Day darlings, you all mean the world to me.
<3
Andrea

Important (Moving)

Just wanted to let you all know that email responses may be slower than normal this weekend in particular due to the fact that I am moving (600 miles away). Its going to take a little time for my schedule to get back to normal, but I will still be available and responding, but please do allow a bit of additional time to receive your readings. Thank you for understanding. Also, I will be trying to sign on as much as possible in the process to take your calls... during this weekend if you DO NOT see me on, PLEASE feel free to arrange a call and as soon as I see you, I *will* take your call.

Ya'll all keep me in your thoughts... I've never done anything like this before and I'm honestly terrified. I don't KNOW if I'm going to like the east coast.. I can only look forward to the future and hope for the best. I know I always talk about not letting fear control your life, and I am trying my best to practice what I preach.

Most of my friends/family are located here in Georgia... so more than that, I'm really sad/nostalgic about my lil apartment here, and what I'm leaving behind, but I'm optimistic about what I am gaining.

Well, thats about it. I'll keep you all updated, and my schedule SHOULD (*tentatively of course, mercury retrograde pending haha*) be returning to normal Monday February 3rd.

Love and Blessings to you all

~Andrea

Overcoming the "F" word!

Fear...(come on, what F word were YOU thinking of? ;) )

How many times does the thought that something (even the slightest detail) could go wrong keep us from actually stepping up and doing something that we feel is the right move for us?

Example: We really want to go to a party and catch up with some old friends...BUT uh oh! Our old ex is going to be there.. though we've moved on, we can't face the thought that they may show up with someone and one up' us.. so we end up not going... making an excuse why we didn't show up. And the real reason that we missed out on the whole experience IS.. we were too focused on "what could be" rather than what is.

We constantly focus on details - and usually the "least likely" but "most scary" one is the one that we actually *make* reality in our mind...

Another example of this is.. our spouse is late coming home from work.. we immediately start going through their phone, checking their time card and calling their work to see if they're "seeing someone else"... we jump on the bandwagon that they *have* to be cheating, something is not right, then pick apart and find all kinds of other supporting details to corrolate..

what we find out later is that our spouse was planning a surprise for us, and though deceiving in one way, it wasn't nearly what we thought it was, but by this time we've made a fool of ourselves and had a nasty confrontation...

Why?

Because the fear automatically makes you *believe* it has to be the worst case scenario and we go with that...

Its always good to "prepare for the worst, and hope for the best" but sometimes we take it to an extreme, actually believing something that is so far out there that later we shake our heads and wonder "WHAT could have gotten into us"

Fear is the WHAT!

We all have an urge to control things and keep things comfortable and normal, but life itself is about experiences, and sometimes (as scary as this is) experiences ARE out of our control and we have to "go with the flow".

We all have a plan and a purpose, but sometimes WE are actually the ones standing in our OWN way to getting where we want to be, because we're so afraid that the little things could go wrong.

Sure, not every day is going to be sunny, but does this mean we always have to tote around an umbrella with us? Eventually carrying it around everywhere in the "fear" that its going to rain is going to be a bit of a drag.. People sure are going to look at you funny when you're in a resturaunt holding your umbrella above your head because the roof COULD fall in and it COULD start raining and you COULD get wet...

Think about it that way next time you allow your fears to make a decision for you (no matter how big, or how small).. and think about how silly you would look carrying an umbrella in everywhere that you go. That *is* how silly it is to continue holding onto the baggage of fear and carrying it around keeping us from doing things that we want to do.

All the RIGHT Reasons...

Its been said by many that character is not what you do in the public eye. Its what you do when noone is watching.
This is a thought that I'd like to give more power to in my own life as well.
I think we would all do well to adopt the theory that the several hundred dollar donation we give to charity publicly is
equal to the 20 dollars we give to the drifter at the gas station. Yes - people may say "Oh what a generous person!" and pat
you on the back for what you do publicly and attach your name to... But while that is taking place, if you're shrugging off
the problems that present themselves to you when noone is around... It might be time for an evaluation.

A long time ago I worked at a fast food chain (Yes, I worked at a fast food chain and theres no shame in admitting it, because
a job is a job is a job, and for the record, those of you that look "down" on it, don't judge because when you work 12 hour shifts
with no break and have customers yelling at you for things you didn't do...and work just AS hard as anyone else, and end up being looked at as
the person to "take everything out on" because someone elses job/family situation isn't working out.. Well, then throw your stones.)

Anyway.. back to the point at hand.
Back when I worked there... I met a man that I will never forget as long as I live, though being young as I was, I don't think I ever took
the time to find out his name (but I wish that I had).
He used to come with his dog to the window... he would order a hot dog for himself and a hot dog for his dog. We all saw him periodically around
town... in rain, in sleet, him and his dog. We all knew he had no home to go to.
He was always polite, always friendly, NEVER asked anyone for a handout, and never expected more than the 2 hot dogs he ordered with dollar bills
he would take crumpled up out of his pocket. Me and a coworker took it upon ourselves to start loading his bag with food.. as some of you may know
at fast food resturaunts, there is a "limit" on how long food can stay out. Food may be perfectly good (The fries had a hold time of 15 minutes
in the place I worked.. after 15 minutes, the fries are thrown away...apple pies after 30 minutes etc etc). The food is still good for quite a bit
longer than that, but according to protocol, its just thrown away.. so instead of letting this food get thrown away, we would load his bag down
with the perfectly good food, and I'll never forget... the first time we did this, the man smiled and then informed me "Ma'am, my order is wrong,
I only paid for 2 hot dogs, and you gave me all this extra food".

...Blew me away.

Instead of taking the food and not saying a word as SOME of us with plenty of money would have done, this man took the time to inform me
that the order was "wrong" and we were giving him something for nothing. Me and my coworker assured him that his order was not wrong, and
he looked at me and said "Thank you..this means alot". We did this several more times for this man, and yes, eventually we got a stern "talking to"
about this, but I don't regret it a bit.

A few months afterwards, I switched jobs, and didn't see the man anymore, but I always wonder how things turned out for him... since moving a few years
ago, I haven't seen him again.

The point of this story is... for awhile at least, we were able to make a difference in this mans life.
Even if I give thousands of dollars to various charities.. I don't think that I will feel as good about any of that, as I did about that one man
who didn't expect anything from anyone, and only wanted those two hot dogs, one for him, and one for his dog.

Take a few minutes out to consider.. how many times we get pamphlets in the mail from various associations. We think "Ah, I gave 100 bucks..yay me" and we
pat ourselves on the back for our "unselfish" nature... but aren't we the same people, when tapped on the shoulder at the gas pump for some change, sigh
and tell them "we don't have any"... Its one thing if we're hurting ourselves... but would we have missed that 50 cents?

Thank the good lord/universe/goddess or whatever you believe in that its NOT you.. but at the same time... remember.. It COULD be you under different circumstances
and what if it was, and you were having to suck up all your pride to ask for change?

Make a difference...
For all the RIGHT reasons.

Til next time,

Love, Light, and Blessings,

<3

-Andrea

Merry Christmas!

Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to pop in here and say Merry Christmas! I wanted each and every one of you to realize how special you are to me, and how privileged I feel to have you all as a part of my life. You are all very dear to me, and I hope your holiday's are filled with love, light, and happiness!

Also.. as a note, my holiday availability... I should be on and off, both through Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If I'm not available, please feel free to arrange a call and I will get in touch as soon as I can!

As many of you know...I came back here to Keen in October for the first time really in 2 years..after going through a major struggle. I was honestly unsure what to expect, but you all opened the door to me, and picked *me* up, proving once again that I have the most wonderful clients/friends in the world. I feel extremely blessed.

Thank you all for being the people that you are.

Love, Light, Blessings, and a Merry Christmas wish to you and yours,

-Andrea