You might not think you’re someone who has much of a spiritual side but that probably only means you haven’t yet been able to tap into it and get in touch with it yet. We all have a spiritual life that we can embrace and manage if we take the right steps and that applies to you as much as anybody else.
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If you’re wondering how you can make the most of your spiritual side and get in touch with it a little more, the information you’ll find below will help you out and get you on the right track. Try as many of the ideas as you see fit, and choose the ones you want to stick with in the long-term.

Find the Time to Meditate

Meditation is where anyone interested in getting more involved in their spiritual side should start out. You should portion off a specific amount of time during your day that you can dedicate to meditating. All you need is a little space and some peace and quiet. Other than that, there are no real rules that you should follow; it can be done by the side of a beautiful lake or your living room floor. It’s all about finding your own inner peace.

​Attend Classes and Retreats That Allow You to Connect With Others

Contrary to many people’s thoughts and believes, your spirituality is not something that had to be interacted with on a solo basis. Lots of people find great worth and value in connecting with their spiritual side alongside other people who are doing the same. In fact, there are classes and retreats set up to cater specifically to those needs so these could be worth considering for you. It’ll offer you a good way to meet new people too.

Own Your Choices and Decisions

That moment when you realise that you’re in control of your own destiny can be a truly spiritual moment and a really huge breakthrough for you. It’s a liberatory feeling that simply can’t be matched; anyone who’s had that feeling wash over them will know what I mean. You can then start owning your own choices and life decisions. Know that you have the power to change things if you really want to change them.

Don’t allow your spiritual side to go ignored for any longer. The sooner you get in touch with that side of your being, the sooner you’ll achieve a calm and serene state in life.

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There will be many occasions in life that you experience strange issues, from the physical to the emotional, that don’t appear to have any cause whatsoever. And while some therapists might find an underlying reason behind your issues, there could be an alternative causation - a past life, perhaps?
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While many medical professional poo-poos the idea of past lives the simple truth is that many specialist practitioners have given people help where they couldn’t find it before, and the strength and power to take on their problems with a full head of steam.


So, if you are struggling to manage your personal issues, or are bemused as to why you are feeling this turmoil, maybe a past life regression could help? Here are a few pointers on how it might help, and what to expect.

I am honoured and thrilled to announce that the Montreal Gazette featured me in a video about pet services in Montreal. It was about Pet Reiki. Here is a link to the original article:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Reiki+animals+Calming+inner+beast+through+human+hands/10121563/story.html

Calming the inner beast through human hands-on-healing
 By The Gazette, The Gazette August 15, 2014

 Jade, Reiki master, explains her work as she gives her cat, Treun, a reiki treatment in Montreal. Video by Allen McInnis of The Gazette.Got a dog that won’t stop barking? Or maybe a nervous, jumpy cat?

For $60 an hour, reiki master Jade will try to take away your pet’s worries.

“Reiki can benefit animals by helping them feel more calm, relaxed and centered,” Jade says

Reiki is a Japanese technique developed in the 1920s, although some reiki practitioners say it was created in ancient Tibet and rediscovered in the 20th century.

The reiki master channels energy in the air around them, transferring it to a pet or person by placing their hands on the subject. The energy is believed to help heal the pet or person’s emotional problems and clear them of any energy blockages.

“The same way it helps people, for pets it can be used for anything from helping a senior pet with illness or injury to calming a hyper puppy to helping a depressed pet cope with the loss of their companion, as is the case with bonded pets who lose their friend,” Jade says.

© Copyright (c) The Montreal Gazette

Fairly recently I had a somewhat shocking and dismaying phone call from a former client.  I will call him George for the sake of clarity and anonymity.

 Now George was a challenging client to start with. When he told me his situation I suggested that perhaps someone else would have the answers he desired, but he insisted on staying and having a session with me, so I did the best I could for him. I was generous with my time, giving him quite a bit of extra time after our session and further information that I thought would benefit him. At the time he acted happy and grateful and was receptive to what he was being told.  

So imagine my surprise when George called me up and informed me that his current life circumstances were my fault, and that because of it I owed George not only an explanation but also a free consultation for an unspecified amount of time!

My first reaction was confusion as my brain tried to work out exactly HOW I was responsible for his life? As I tried to assist George further, he became irrational and angry. He made some pretty far out accusations and I felt my own temper rising as he simply was not willing to take any responsibility for his own life and the choices he had made.  Every attempt I made at a rational, adult conversation was quite beyond his scope of abilities. He wanted someone to blame and I was it.

After I finished that phone call with George I was left feeling a mix of emotions. I felt angry, frustrated, hurt and confused.  After I had calmed down a bit, I felt something else for George, I felt sadness. Here was a man with so much potential, so much that he could have done with his life, so much that he could still do, and yet he did nothing.  He was akin to an Ostrich sticking its head in a hole! What a waste!

I’ve met a few people like George in my life as I am sure you have dear readers.  What is important to remember when interacting with persons like this, is to determine for yourself at what point do you back away?  Some people will continue to resist all good intentions and efforts no matter what, even when they say they want to change or want help.  It’s up to you to decide at what point you say, enough is enough.  Do not put your own emotional welfare and energy towards people that just want to be an Ostrich!


Jade
Let Your Spirit Grow.com
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** Lori Jacobs passed away in April 2016.  She was such a wonderful person to me the few times I was able to speak to her. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

This was my live radio appearance on K103.7. Thanks to Lori for making it a fun time.
If you like what you hear and want to hear me again with Lori on  K103.7 Contact the station between
8:30am - 4:00pm
(450) 638-1313

Jade
LetYourSpiritGrow.com

Have you ever asked someone a question, and after they answered it, you were still just as confused as when you started? This round about method of communication is called Double Speak. If it is done with a malicious intent, it is considered Double Speak. If a person speaks this way this because they are lonely, socially awkward, absentminded or on medication for example, it is not considered to be coming from a malicious space and thus is not categorized as Double Speak.  Why do some people talk like this?  When a person speaks this way with a malicious intent in mind, it is because they are able to avoid a question  entirely or simply answer a part of it, veiled in language that distracts and goes off topic at every opportunity. This can be done with great success to the point that the person who has asked the question has forgotten all about it, and become entirely caught up in the new topic of conversation!  

How do I know someone is speaking this way? The easiest way to spot a Double Speaker is to listen to them speak after having asked them a question. Do they get to the point? Has your question been answered in a timely manner, or are they giving you multiple examples and stories that only seem vaguely related to what you asked? For example: you ask the basic meaning behind a symbol they are wearing expecting a quick answer.  What you get instead, is a 30 minute rambling detailing a personal story of how the symbol relates to them, the universe, and the social and political meanings of it, before they change the topic and ask you something totally unrelated.  At no point has the person actually answered your question!

Why is it important to be able to spot this type of speaker? This type of speaker is a master at manipulation. They are able to make people believe that they possess more knowledge than they do. They are able to put themselves in a position of power by doing this. When you are able to spot this speech pattern, it is like a light bulb going off.  In the workplace, this Double Speaker shows a good game face but behind the scenes they may be behind on their work or trying to pass off mistakes onto others. Whether you are in a higher executive position or are a co-worker, it allows you to clearly see the person for whom they are. You can quickly spot their tricks and avoid them or in the case of management, decide if this person is suited for their current position.

In your personal life, with your newfound ability to spot this Double Speaker, you can quickly categorize people and decide where they fit for you, whether it is in your dating life or with friends and family.  Double Speakers within friends and family are apt to use Emotional Blackmail to further enhance their abilities. Using language as their weapon of choice, they are able to verbalize a reality in which they are being oppressed and hurt, and at the same time transform details and events as they actually occurred with their Double Speak, convincing people that they are in fact the innocent party and the victim.

No one wants to be a victim of a Double Speaker and people who employ Double Speak have lots of practice being undetected, but if you learn to spot the signs of a Double Speaker, you can save yourself much heartache and pain and increase your clarity of thought.

Jade
Let Your Spirit Grow.com

Many people have natural gifts whether it is scholastic skills like math or language, or life skills like cooking or organizing. Other skills we learn and hone over the years, picking up bits of information here and there until we reach a point where we feel comfortable and competent at that task such as driving a car.

For those of us who have abilities that fall outside of the “normal” range, life can be challenging, especially when we are children. As a child, I personally had no idea what to do with the skills I seemed to possess, and nor did my family. My sibling and I are both adopted from different blood lines, and yet, he too has abilities that overwhelmed my family growing up.  I remember being perhaps 6 or 7 and waking up to my brother screaming and begging to mother to “ask them to leave me alone!” My mother brushed it off as a dream, but it wasn’t. As an adult my brother chose to ignore his many abilities and I had done the same for many years as I had no idea what to do with my gifts.

One of my gifts that I have is a very strong intuitive ability which helps me to “know” people upon meeting them. That is not to say that I can read their mind, but I can read their energy.  As a child I was often overwhelmed by the energy people put out and would hide during family parties to escape the onslaught of energy and emotions from people.  As an adult I learned to shield myself to protect myself from unwanted energy and I learned that I can also read the energy in photographs.  In the beginning it was a parlor trick of sorts for me. I used to look at real estate listings and see what came up for me regarding the property. My husband wasn’t so thrilled with my ability when I would point out that a particular house was haunted by at least one spirit!

These days, I offer my ability to read photographs through a service I offer called Soul Snapshot. It is a way for me to use that particular ability in a positive way to help people, and really that is what life is all about. If you have a particular gift, make use of it and share it. Are you a natural teacher, dancer, or artist? Do you find organizing or planning events easy and enjoyable?  Have you reached a point in your life where something is missing but you just don’t know what it is? Consider passing on your gifts to someone else. Volunteer, start a business, help a friend or neighbour. What may seem easy to you can be very difficult for someone else. They will be so grateful to you, not only for your natural gift, but also for your gift of sharing.

Jade
Let Your Spirit Grow.com