Fun Reading, Fruitful Day

Went to a New Age Fair in my town, a very popular event that happens four times a year. Interestingly, it's held in the historic hamlet of our town, where we once hobbled witches and the nearby churches are pretty fundamental. Maybe it's the universe telling all of us to be open to one another and to possibilities.

I haven't had a psychic reading in a long time and decided it would be fun to see what an intuitive had to say. Twenty minutes for $20. I chose my reader rather randomly, but maybe there is no such thing and all choices are meant to be. His name is Adam Latin and he reads palms or uses the Tarot to access information from Spirit. "Both please," is what I told him when he asked which I'd prefer. A few minutes of palm and then the cards.

Well, dear Adam was pretty on target with me. Told me I was going to live to be 95 or so (we'll only know if that's on target when it happens and I wonder who among us will be here to verifty it!), but I asked, if I'd have enough money to survive to that age or would I be a bag lady (not the reality I'm looking for). Basically, he assured me that I'd always have enough money to pay the bills and live comfortably but that I needed to be careful about spending the "excess" money. I needed to separate wants from needs. I think I do a good job of that, but hmmmm. . . .was this $20 reading a want or a need?!?!

Meanwhile, I bumped into an astrologer I know and she told me she dances under the full moon every month and uses the ideas in my book all the time. And it's working for her. Think she was wearing a new blouse. Great color on her!!

All in all, an fruitful day. Hope yours was too. - ps

The Many Forms of Abundance

I have to remind myself sometimes that abundance really does come in different forms; that we have to recognize it, and appreciate it, even as we were looking for it in a totally different place. Sound a little too "zen" for everyday application? Well, here's a for instance.

I've been struggling with some health issues lately and feeling like my earning power has been compromised. Thinking in negative terms of what I don't have right now, I found I wasn't able to attract any kind of wealth. Yet the universe wouldn't leave it alone: friends came out of the woodwork, sending cards and e-messages and calling even when I didn't call back. I began to feel wealthy, counting my richness not in dollars but in relationships. And that was the first step toward inviting abundance back into my life. With a new appreciation came a re-adjusted attitude.

Suddenly, I was able to find the energy and determination to complete the re-release of my gift-giving book -- Giving with Meaning -- in both paperback, Kindle and Nook and get my novels out on Smashwords for e-readers.  Certainly, that's abundance in no small manner. And I even stumbled across a wonderful review of my Dancing Under the Full Moon Book. Next, a new editing job came my way!!

It all started with an adjustment in appreciation, knowing that our lives are made richer by all kinds of wealth. Thanks to everyone who helped me see this, and thank you all-giving universe.