i just walked over and kissed her

"I saw a girl go by and felt that I needed to meet her. I gave her a kiss on the cheek after I introduced myself. She said she just sent out to the universe that a man would come out of the ether and kiss her," a friend just shared with me.

Imagine being connected like that all the time, in synchronicity with each other.
When messages go out, and we are in tune, we are meeting each others' needs when it aligns with ours.

We are connected. We are a walking antennae. We have choice to opt into this flow in service to each other and to ourselves.

Tips for Synchronistic Connections:
"I'm open. I'm available.
Happy to be of service today just beep me in."
(Be open to this taking a surprising form. 3 different times I did this I helped a turtle cross the road. Seriously. )

"I'm open. I'm available.
I welcome messages coming to me about _________."
(Messages may be in the form of songs, magazines, letters in the mail, a word from a stranger, a call from someone, a visit in a dream, an email ....I get emails all the time about questions I put out in the Universe.)

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I walk around like this all time. It's beautiful. You'll catch eyes with people. You'll connect. It's lovely. It's spirited living.
And when you share your story, it grows...others tune in, too...love to hear your stories and comments....

the jaguar tracked me to munay-ki

Oh how things align and cross and recross our path....as if tracking our way. I've been working with the animal archetypes of Munay-Ki for years without knowing it! Or, well, knowing it, but not knowing I knew it. You know? ;p

I received teachings on the Munay-Ki rites from Debra Grace recently. Munay-Ki means "I love you" or "Be as thou art" and are nine initiations, gateways, that heal and transform our energy field. This shamanic wisdom has been passed on for thousands of years and is coming out of South America now from the mountains of Peru. And not surprisingly to me, I'm very familiar with all the energy. (note: Tibet is also opening shaman practices to the west now).

I am tickled by little ways my own self seemed to line up for this and be doing this shamanic work already. One of the first times I did energy work for someone was a soul retrieval. I didn't know how, but spirit did it. I've been shown many shamanic (and modern) techniques by spirit and visions and then come to learn about them later. I see this happen to clients also and it's so ticklish....a client today spoke of a vision a few years ago that matched the heart meditation I taught her. Lovely. We tend to think we need to get the wisdom from someone else. That's why I love intuition. It means 'inner teacher.' The wisdom is available to me, now. It's not out there, it's in here. And that's why I love shamanism. It's embodying spirit.

In the Munay-Ki rites, the ancient ones talk about the chakras using archetypes. In the lower four chakras the symbols of Serpent, Jaguar, Hummingbird and Eagle help you identify with the meanings of the energy. So here's one thing that tickled me at the workshop. I've been drawn to these particular animals over the years. How interesting, given all the animals out there.

Serpent.
I owned a snake. Used to walk around with it around my neck (bet most of you didn't know that). Loved to watch it feed and shed. Love...well, perhaps fascinated with the metaphor of shedding skin, and the 'impersonalness' of this creature. The Serpent is non-emotional, earth energy.

Jaguar.
I've been working with a jaguar in journeying for 8 years now. And just before the workshop had a very interesting integrative experience where jaguar ate my face (seriously. was very interesting and amusing) and then merged into me. Was so beautiful. I even have a mayan jaguar mask I got in guatemala a decade ago. To me jaguar is all about impeccable integrity. Walking my talk and knowing how to walk. Jaguar is emotional, water energy.

Hummingbird.
First bird of fascination for me. Had a hummingbird feeder for years and have given them as gifts and hung glass ones. The flight is magical and nectar sweet. Doing the impossible. Joy. The courage to fly in ways and places that just shouldn't be possible. I often think of the heart as wings. Hummingbird is Fire energy.

Eagle.
For years I've been seeing messages from hawks. They are a symbol of spirit and messages from spirit to me. They represent clear and laser like vision and intention to me. I see them all the time and am always pointing them out. Friends often wonder how I see them hidden in trees and so still. One even sat on my fence, quite rare. Hawk isn't eagle, I know, but here where I live it makes sense. Very similar. Eagle is the air energy, vision, wisdom.

How amazing to me that I'd be drawn to these animals, and drawn to this practice starting years ago. (I am also very drawn to dragonflies. Story for later.) We have an inner knowing drawing us towards things and over time the hidden meanings reveal more and more. Are you drawn to animals? What animals are you drawn to and what wisdom does that convey? (note: when I see animals in the wild or in visions, I pay attention to their behavior...sitting, busy, what are they doing...look in their eyes...learn from them). I'd be happy to share my sense of the animals for you if you're curious, just comment to this post.

Suburban Shaman and Munay-Ki Rites here in North America
I am drawn to the way of the shaman. My visions take me there. But I'm a suburban shaman for sure. I have my own shamanic voice. Shamanism is largely about embodying spirit. It's not out there. It's in here. Within me. Connect with the power within. This wisdom is meant to come to the west now. And we are not meant to copy it in its exact form, but embody it now within us. Suburban Shaman.

I'm looking forward to sharing the beautiful, empowering Munay-Ki rites in a workshop soon. Other rites have to do with activating the hands to sense energy, activiating the third eye for intuitive knowing, bands of power and protection, connecting with luminous ones, healing the masculine and feminine and transforming our consciousness to god-consciousness. It's so beautiful. The workshop will focus on finding your shamanic voice.

singing hey jealousy before it plays on the radio

Driving with my son. He starts singing an old song, 'Hey Jealousy.' Seemingly randomly.

A few minutes later, the song 'Hey Jealousy' plays on the radio. Chad remarks, "I was just singing that!" He looks at me with his jaw dropped open. He doesn't think it is a coincidence.

"Yup. Interesting how that happens, eh. When we have a synchronicity like that, it is just a way for our intuition to get our attention. Something about that song has meaning for you. And, hello, you are soooo psychic. Why are you surprised!?! Giggle."

We had been talking the last few days about a challenge with another person. And I think jealousy makes perfect sense. I think the insight is helping him see how the other person is hurting. Hopefully the next precognitive song suggests actions.

Songs can be a great way for intuition to get our attention. Ask for intuitive guidance, be open to it through song. I bet it's happened for a lot of you, too?? What songs or situations?

guest post: a non-BSG but still savored moment

This guest post brought to you by SuperMel. Few can twist a word or story to truth with humor like she can.

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Thanks to Meredith for inviting me to write a guest post on anything I wanted except for Battlestar Galactica. So here's a story about friends and intuition.

Some of the best moments happen when I listen to the inner voice that quietly nudges me in the right direction. Doesn't have to be anything major, just moments I savor even years later.

My friend Mary and I were tight. Partners in crime, Thelma and Louise, you get the picture. Mary lived in the city and I lived in suburbia, which made it difficult to get together and wreak havoc. One day, unbeknownst to Mary, I happened to be headed downtown for a meeting.

Suddenly I thought, "Hmm, I should stop by Mary's beforehand." So I got off the Metro and took the back way towards her place. Suddenly, I see Mary running down the sidewalk towards me, saying, "SuperMel!SuperMel!" and waving a City Paper in her hand. She had seen her ex-boyfriend's personal ad in the City Paper and was Having A Moment.

Something told her to take a walk towards Woodley Park.

I love that moment. What's yours?

i just bought that book, funny you mention it!

A client called for a reading. My guidance said to do an exercise with her instead. Took her on a journey where she met different aspects of herself around a campfire council: The Pusher and The Magical Timeless Knower. Got these parts of her psyche working together and supporting each other.

It was lovely how the journey came together and how I believe it helped answer her questions.

Wrapping up, I left her with a resource that would support her continuing this on her own and welcomed her followup if she got stuck with any shadow parts or wanted to do some healing around any parts where she feels resistance. I tuned into which book on this topic would be best for her and suggested she read, Dark Side of the Light Chasers, by Debbie Ford. It's a good basic and practical book on shadow work, an integral aspect of conscious expansion.

She laughs hard. "I just bought that book! I haven't read it yet." I hear her relax into trusting herself. Ahhh.

Isn't it perfect timing how tuned in she is to what she needs!? Gave her confidence that she knows what to do, and now confidence that she can do it since she experienced it already with me. I look forward to hearing what she discovers. She has such a beautiful, compassionate and strong spirit....I wish she believed in herself as much I believe in her. I'm keeping the fire lit for her.

I've had several experiences where I had intuitive insight for something in my own life then found a book that confirmed it. There is something about having it in writing that makes it feel more real and validated. I imagine similar things have happened for you, too...whether it is books or other concrete validations. Don't they help!?

ha! i think i was on your website last night!

Introductions and 'what do you do' questions at a recent gathering. "I'm a psychic. I teach people to access intuition."

"That's interesting, " one guy says. I was just on a website last night of someone who is psychic. Not something I've done before. What is your name?"

After I told him my name, and he realized that it was actually me, there was a giggle by the group ...what are the odds of that...I'd never been to this group before, and he just so happened to randomly come across my website the night before.

Now that is someone in tune! I think the attention was more on me, but really, it was this guy who tuned into it. I didn't predict seeing him, he basically predicted seeing me even if he didn't realize he was doing it.

You see. I'm open. I'm available. I'm here. My light is on. And well, he is in tune. So our energy attracts. We were meant to connect. And connecting has been meaningful for both of us. Interesting topics came up that were relevant to things we are both learning/experiencing.

Synchronicities like that are somewhat common for me. It's fun. It's sport! Intend to tune in. Intend to notice synchronicities. Intend to be surprised. Intend to find resources, people and joy.

message delivery for you

Out of the blue, at the end of a consultation, my client told me, "I want to participate in your upcoming workshop, honoring that you're moving more and more from individual work to group work. I know you'll do both, but just more group work. I think it would be good for me."

"Really. Hmmm. What makes you say that I'll be doing more group work?" I replied.

"I don't know. Just feel it I guess. Right. And it makes sense, too, in terms of your time and making a living," he goes on.

"Well. Interesting you should say that. Because I haven't in any way announced this, but I have been wondering and asking for guidance on this. Thanks for confirming it for me! It's time for more group teaching. Clearly you were bringing me the message. Besides helping me, thanks, this also validates your intuition is right on. Thanks for sharing," I beamed.

Sweet, eh, how the answers come to us.

Motto: Messages come to us from those who are open.

do you happen to be a genetic scientist?

"How will my husband do with a move?" I'm asked.

"Hmmm. Seems like his work opportunities wouldn't really be satisfying.

It's kinda like this example..."

"A genetic scientist could be working on the whole genome or a chromosome. He's currently doing more big picture, whole genome, many variables. But he'd like to work on a focused topic, like a single chromosome, one genetic issue. And that opportunity for focusing exists here, not if you move. He'd be giving up the type of work and problems that satisfy him."

The consultation continues on various topics. As the client is leaving, she turns around and says, "Oh. By the way, my husband IS a genetic scientist."

Tee, hee. I knew it was a helpful example, but I didn't even know it was that literal.

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AND...to be continued...

Last week I was consulting with someone and told that story as an example of how intuition can work. Intend...then notice what you notice and share. Sometimes it can feel like a very clear thought. The story seemed useful, but a bit out of place...as if a different story would be better for her, but ahhh, I get what I get.

The next client sat down. I asked how he heard about me. "My wife," he says.

And immediately, I know. "Ahhhh, you don't happen to be a genetic scientist, do you?"

"That's me. Seems you may have some information for me, too."

Double tee, hee.

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OH, AND....

As we're consulting, I'm aware of some personal noise I accumulated from someone who frequently told me scientists won't get this kind of thing. They need proof. Even though I know to share freely, I'm hearing his voice track a few times, breathing, releasing it and just doing what I do. The scientist listened and asked intently. I shared like I would with any client.

Then I noticed a pattern I've seen. Sometimes (not always), highly 'in tune' people get messages that are more breadcrumbs and guidance on how to proceed, not the laid out answer. And he's getting the breadcrumbs. Ah, ha. Perhaps this scientist is highly in tune. Personal noise, down boy! Breathe.

Then, upon leaving, the scientist smiles, gives me a knowing wink, and says, "It's always nice to get spiritual guidance."

Motto: Just do what you do. Some will like it, some won't. Whatev.

in moments of doubt, how the answers flow

Sometimes I wonder....

"What am I doing?"
"Am I actually truly helping anyone?"
"Is psychic a distraction from the real inner work of conscious development?" (it can be)

And in those brief moments, all my thousands of moments of magic and beauty seem so far away. All the validation. All the proof. All of it vanishes for a moment, or hour, or day.

And then, without fail...An email, or a call.

"Meredith, I just want you to know I read the blog you wrote about me everyday. You've helped me SOOOO much."

"Meredith. Whenever I take a workshop with you I am so much more open and everything starts flowing. Everything seems so much clearer. I'm so thankful!"

Oh, oh timing. What a gift. How the answers to my questions flood back to me still amazes me.

As the years go on, my heart expands and I see so much beauty and courage of the human spirit. And I see so much more suffering and pain. I feel both more intensely. I like it that way. And I wonder how else I can make a difference, in my own life and the lives of others. And even though I don't operate on feedback, having some now and then still helps churn the engine.

it comes in a form that you aren't expecting

In keeping with my son's, and my, realization that it is good for me to be able to receive help more easily, I sat yesterday and sent out energy on my willingness to exchange energy around certain types of help I give freely (like ways I've helped people learn) and certain types of help I could use right now. I considered some possible forms of the assistance and just trusted I'd be surprised.

Oh, was I.

Yesterday I received a call from a dear friend who came right out and offered the type of help I need. And even mentioned how I helped him learn. Funny. And.....I said, "Oh, no. But thanks anyway." Change subject.

And yesterday, I received another call from a family member who came right out and said, "What can I do to help?" And I said, "Nothing. But thanks anyway."

DUH

And neither time did I even realize what I'd done until later talking with my mom on the phone.

DOUBLE DUH

Both forms of help weren't really in the form I wanted. Oh, hello.
But probably exactly in the form I needed.
And only partially in the physical need sense. More in the "spiritual need" sense.

Jury is still out on whether it's enough to notice how easily these people, both with lots of psychic sense though neither would describe it that way, connected and tuned in with me. I'm full of gratitude and tickled at what happened. Or do I have to actually receive the help. LOL.
Motto as of late: Duh, duh, duh, duhhhhhh.....duh, duh, duh, duhhhhhhh....

no coincidences

My client comes really early for no reason, some reason. I could go eat as planned now, or go ahead and work with her now then go eat. I'll go eat after. Feels right.

I'm introduced to another regular customer at counter while ordering. We briefly chat about how fantastic the owners are and how we love this place, Steam Cafe (17th and R, NW). He asks what I do. I tell him I'm an intuitive. He says, "No wonder. It's the energy here. You get it." Smile.

We chat briefly. Turns out he teaches the I Ching. I've always wanted to learn that. He says, "You know, no coincidences. Just meant to meet." Right on.

Then he mentions out loud, "I'm going to move here now. Need an apartment." And the owner says, "Why, I have an apartment for you. Just available now."

When you're really vibing, what you need often comes right to you.

thoughts at the same time as another person

I thought about this woman I met a couple times and got a strong urge to contact her. I made a task on my planner to call her in the afternoon just to say hi and suggest meeting for lunch.

In the afternoon, I get an email from her that I've been really on her mind so she's just emailing to say hi...and while reading it my alarm for the task goes off to call her.

I laugh. Hilarious. I guess there's a 'reason' for us to meet, not that we need one.

Well, today we met up and now I know why...there are a bunch of different connections and ways we can support and enjoy each other. Fun that we both tuned into it.