[ibrat64]

I've had two paranormal experiences that really stick out in my mind. First was about 18 years ago, my (then) young children and I lived in a home that was built in 1887. I know nothing of it's history other than the previous family who lived there was very religious.
One night I had fallen asleep on one of the two couches in the living room. As I started to wake up, I noticed a man lying on his back, hands clasped on this belly, laying on the other couch. At first I thought he was a family member, but there was nobody in the house except myself and the boys (ages 3,4,6 and 7). In the few seconds that I watched this man (I definitely got the impression of a man), I also noticed that although the figure was human in body length and form... he had a snout like a dog or a wolf, instead of a nose. His eyes seemed a little off too, but I can't say what it was about them. Maybe it was his whole face that was wrong, but it is the snout that I remember most.
As I stared at the figure and tried to figure out what I was seeing, he suddenly sat straight up and looked at me, as though startled by the fact that I'd noticed him. I do not remember being afraid at all, and can not remember anything after he sat up and looked at me, other than he seemed as surprised by me, as I was by him.
I wrote this off as having been a dream, since I wasn't frightened and remembered nothing after the "confrontation."
Last year, my 22 year old son (who was 4 at the time), and I were talking randomly about the possibility of ghosts and such. He said he had seen something at that particular house. I asked him about it, and he said he was coming to my bedroom after waking up in the middle of the night (my bedroom was on the main floor, next to the living room, his was on the second floor). As he passed by the living room (same room as where I had had my experience), he saw someone sleeping on the couch. He stopped for a moment, thinking it was me, and he said the person turned to look at him. He didn't know what it was but said, "whatever it was it had a snout."
My jaw about hit the floor. After asking him more questions, I realized he has seen the same thing I had, but on a completely different night. He also said that as he turned to come into my bedroom, he also saw a "ghost" in the corner by my bedroom door, and an "angel" in the opposite corner. He never mentioned any of this to me until this past year. I don't know about the ghost and angel part, but I believe him about the man with the snout.

The second experience was a few years later, in a different house, built in 1867. I was sleeping in my bedroom on the second floor. I heard what I thought to be one of my sons standing by my bed, saying, "mommy....mommy....mommy" trying to wake me. I woke up, started to sit up, and rather grouchily asked "What?" I saw a young boy, about 3 years old standing there looking at me ( my boys we too old to have been this child). I blinked a few times, and he was gone. I never saw or heard from him again.

Anyone have ANY idea what this first experience might have been? It's driving me to distraction now that I know my son also saw it. The second I can guess to have been a spirit, but I don't know of any young children who have passed away.


Thank you in advance.
Pam

[xoxaprilwine]

That's weird... my email was alerted by your thread but I never posted here?

It's not a coincidence your son seen the same "entity" the thing is this could be an Estonian mythological and literary mythological being... Koerakoonlane - a demonic warrior with a dog snout or it could just be your Totem Animal stepping in. If it is your Dog Totem then you should know that dogs have been known as protectors and guardians. Their acute hearing and keen sight forewarned their masters of impending danger. Dogs are known as mans best friend. They serve selflessly never asking for their service to be prasied. They hold the energies of unconditional love and teach us its true meaning.

The domesticated dog is a faithful companion to humans and has a strong willingness to serve. Their sense of spirit and the ability to love even when abused is incredible. The dog teaches those with this totem how to give and receive love unconditionally. It also carries the energy of forgiveness. People with dog medicine would do well in service oriented jobs.

Dogs are intelligent and sensitive. They are able to sniff out dangerous situations accurately and guide us into safety. Psychic gifts have long been are associated with the dog because of their ability to detect subtle energy frequencies often unknown to mankind. If dog suddenly appears in your life pay attention to your immediate surroundings and let the dog guide your footsteps.

Certain breeds of dog were designed for specific functions. The study of the breed and its purpose can help you define the energy associated with it. Since wolves and coyotes are its descendants these should be studied as well.

The behavior of a dog often reflects the personality of its owner. Through its observation and constant interaction with you it anticipates your next move, and serves as a mirror image of who you truly are. The dog is a great teacher for those who are willing to be loyal students. The choice is yours.

Sorry don't want to scare you with the demon but they often take forms as well... I wouldn't worry about that... I think this is your Totem Animal this is more of a sign of warning to me then harm. It sounds like you have a lot of support from your guides and messengers and are you having a hard time right now? Making any life-changing decisions? It could be a battle with yourself or conflict with someone else?. I am not sure but I can see your waging something out.

Also the little boy is just a little spirit that you saw seeking your help... clairvoyant? Do you know that if you opened up to it you can have these abilities?

Hope this post helped and god bless.

[ibrat64]

Thank you for your response. It is strange that you would get an email about my wuestion if you never post to that site. Fate?

I truly appreciate your answer and obvious knowledge. I've often thought this could have been a guide, or messenger, but since I haven't seen him in 18 years...

I don't recall having any particular life issues at the time. In fact, I've had much more in the more recent years to deal with, but maybe I scared him off>

Pam

[xoxaprilwine]

Well it can come to a surprise to them if they don't expect to be seen but in the same sense maybe he wanted you to that's why he sat up and stared. You weren't frightened so this is where I gather that it is not negative and not a demon.

Unfortunately totem animals do not reveal themselves to you at all times in your life (they can also show up as half man half animal warrior or healer) maybe once and maybe throughout your life. The beauty of this is a totem animal can just be a symbol of what guidance is required at the moment. You can call on different animal spirits for different strengths or characteristics you need for the moment or a task. I have a white wolf and raven for major totem animals but I also have other ones like the skunk and snake... the wolf seems to be my biggest attachment... my whole life it came to me through visions and dreams I was especially astonished when I found out that all the ravens around me actually guided wolves in the wild for real?

To me this happening for you was a clear indication that you where needing guidance at the time or the dog was protecting you from the unseen at the time... its very interesting that your son would see him this is not usual though we do not often see other peoples totems... only some have this ability. I guess this situation can be interpreted so many ways, I only find it extremely unusual it had a snout for a nose. Another thing is that your son seen a guide and angel in the room too... I would like to know more about how you initially "felt" and how your son initially "felt". What does your intuition say about this?

[ibrat64]

It's been 18 years since this man and I saw each other, but oddly enough, I do remember how I felt.
Initially, I was just confused because I knew there was no other adult in the house but me (burglars don't generally break in and take a nap on your couch while you're also lying there). There was absolutely no fear, only curiosity, which is why I only looked at him, and didn't jump up yelling and screaming. I almost felt immolibilized, but not paralyzed.
It seemed to have been only 5 seconds or so before he noticed that I was looking at him, and sat up. I still felt no fear or sense of danger. Perhaps a little surprised that he was surprised by me. After all, I lived there.
Although I don't think he actually spoke to me, whenever I run this through my memory, I always come up with the line "(gasp!) You can see me??!!" but that could just be my internal reaction to the way he suddenly sat up and looked at me. (by the way, he didn't just sit up. He sat up, and planted his feet on the floor as if he was going to stand.)

The overall "feeling" that I am still left with is simply calmness. As if I had been watching my cat wake up, look and me, and sit up to stretch. There was no worry, no fear, no need to speak.

The most worrisome aspect of the whole episode is that I don't remember anything at all after he sat up. I don't remember speaking, gasping in surprise, or even moving from the couch, yet I seem to remember waking up in my bed the next morning (but I can't even swear to that). Maybe I went back to sleep on the couch. I just don't remember.

My son says that he was a little more unnerved but his experience. Since he was only 4 years old at the time, he was mildly scared of the man, but more afraid of the "ghost" and the "angel" on either side of my bedroom door. He says that he came into my room even though he was afraid of what he was seeing because at that point, I was the closest safety. He says he woke me up and told me that he was afraid, but not what he was afraid of, then got into bed with me and went back to sleep. He didn't really think about it after that but always remembered having seen these things.

So I guess that my overriding feeling was calm, with no recollection of events that followed. His was fear/anxiety, but quickly calmed. He was not afraid to be in the house. Neither he nor I recall seeing anything else in the house at any other times.

I accept that this event did not represent any danger to either of us, and may have been only a "blip" in our human radar, allowing us to see what we normally would be blinded to.
I believe in guiding spirits, and different planes of reality, some we see, most we cannot/do not. I believe that we can, and do, get "help" from the Other Side. I just expected it to be the form of someone I knew in life, and NOT to have a snout. I also didn't think that I would forget how the encounter turned out. That's very frustrating.

[xoxaprilwine]

Well at 4 they still have their third-eye so that would explain that and as a child I could see why this frightened him. It does bring up the question as to why you do not remember anything after the sitting up of the man with the snout? After you do not remember if you went to your room or on the couch... a message may have been delivered to you in confidence that you subconsciously know. I don't see this as a haunting from the home at all... even though you told me of the child ghost I think you have occasional visitors and not all are family. But I think your right and you confirmed my fist post of "abilities" and the fact that they didn't "slip past your radar". We are more susceptible to seeing and communicating with spirits in the night... I think it has something to do with the light and them not being affected by it. Do you still live in this home? Why do you think that you still have this on your mind 18 years later?

[ibrat64]

Hmmm. Why is it still on my mind? That's not really a straight forward answer...

First, I do not live in either home any longer. I moved from the first house (the man) about a year after that incident. The other home (the child) was owned by me, but I moved out in 1995.

As to why the first incident remains so prevalent in my mind... I hope you have a few moments to hear me out. :)

I don't remember anything in particular happening when I was a child. No ghosts were seen, no strange happenings. However, I do remember having told my mother every chance I got that I wanted to live in a house with a ghost. I'm fascinated by this topic and it's one of my first memories as a child. Before Christmas, birthday, and family vacation memories... I wanted a ghost.

My mother's family owned a farm in NW Ohio that was built around 1760's (family built), and was still in the family until the mid 1990's. This farm house and especially the attic where a HUGE draw to me. I still hold a weird "draw" to old farms, attics, and barns. I never got to go into the attic as the adults didn't want a chld rummaging through the family heirlooms and whatnot. My mother spent her summers in that house and her bedroom included the door to the attic. She says that although nothing ever happened to her, she was always afraid of the attic... says she always felt that there was someone, or something, in there ( I never knew this until after the farm was sold which was well after the man appeared).

I've also always had this inner "feeling" that I have a gift, specialness, secret, uniqueness, something... that I wasn't being allowed to see/have yet, but would "stumble on (?)" later, as I grew up/older.

Please, don't think I'm an idiot, for saying these things... but it was almost like some unknown/invisible family member was telling me "just wait...you'll see" or something close to that. Not in words, but just a small voice/thought/feeling I'd have when ever I would think of ghosts, spirits, or "magic" powers, which was often.

Here's a few of the strange thing that have happened... I have dreams, or thoughts during the day that predict future events. Sometimes, they're a fraction of a second before the event which I think is normal), sometimes years.
For example, I used to have recurring dreams of a terrible tornado. I was an adult at the time, and these particular dreams happened after the man (what do I call him? "The man' seems silly) appeared. Anyway, I would be a teenager again, in the family home, when the tornado would come almost out of nowhere. The first recurring dream went on for several years, and in it I would be trying to get my family to the basement for safety, when I'd realize that my father wasn't with us. I'd run back upstairs with the tornado literally right outside the front windows, to find him leisurely sitting in the living room watching TV. He would refuse to come to safety no matter how much I begged. The fear would wake me up.
My father died in 1997, at home, in his bedroom. This dream began about 1993-94.
The dream sequence began again a few years later (maybe 2000), almost exactly the same only this time my sister would be the missing family member who I couldn't convince to come to safety. She died 3 years ago.
Last spring I had another tornado dream, but this time, instead of being a teen and in the family home, I was me as an adult and out in the storm. I looked inside a trash can (no idea why), and a small wet kitten jumped out. As I gathered the kitten up and got into my car to outrun the storm the kitten turned into several kittens. I woke up very confused by that one, until a few days later (maybe a week) I found 4 tiny kittens in a dumpster filled with wet grass clippings. (I bottled fed them all, found good homes for two with my sons, and still have the other two)
Today, my husband called me on his way home from work, which is not unusual. The minute I saw his name of my caller ID I thought, "He's been in an accident." Sure enough, he was rear ended right down the street. (he's fine).

Lots of other examples but those are the highlights, I don't think I'm "psychic" simply because I don't predict events for anyone but myself (usually), and I don't think I'm getting info from a spirit. I just think I'm wired differently, but I don't know in what way or for what reason. I mean I don't get info on anything I can prevent, just on what to expect I guess. What's the point???

I think all of these things combined are what keeps the "man" in my mind so much. Not that they are related, but because it was tangible, real, not a dream... It HAPPENED and I don't know why.

Sorry to have rattled on so, but I've not really ever discussed this with anyone and it just came gushing out.

Thank you so much for your patience and responses. You really are making me feel better about this. Now if only I could get an understanding of the entirety of it. LOL

Pam

[xoxaprilwine]

Hmmm. Why is it still on my mind? That's not really a straight forward answer...

First, I do not live in either home any longer. I moved from the first house (the man) about a year after that incident. The other home (the child) was owned by me, but I moved out in 1995.

As to why the first incident remains so prevalent in my mind...I hope you have a few moments to hear me out. :)

I don't remember anything in particular happening when i was a child. No ghosts were seen, no strange happenings. However, I do remember having told my mother every chance I got that I wanted to live in a house with a ghost. I'm fascinated by this topic and it's one of my first memories as a child. Before Christmas, birthday, and family vacation memories...I wanted a ghost.

My mother's family owned a farm in NW Ohio that was built around 1760's (family built), and was still in the family until the mid 1990's. This farm house and especially the attic where a HUGE draw to me. I still hold a weird "draw" to old farms, attics, and barns. I never got to go into the attic as the adults didn't want a chld rummaging through the family heirlooms and whatnot. My mother spent her summers in that house and her bedroom included the door to the attic. She says that although nothing ever happened to her, she was always afraid of the attic...says she always felt that there was someone, or something, in there ( I never knew this until after the farm was sold which was well after the man appeared).

I've also always had this inner "feeling" that I have a gift, specialness, secret, uniqueness, something....that I wasn't being allowed to see/have yet, but would "stumble on (?)" later, as I grew up/older.

Please, don't think I'm an idiot, for saying these things....but it was almost like some unknown/invisible family member was telling me "just wait...you'll see" or something close to that. Not in words, but just a small voice/thought/feeling I'd have when ever I would think of ghosts, spirits, or "magic" powers, which was often.

Here's a few of the strange thing that have happened...I have dreams, or thoughts during the day that predict future events. Sometimes, they're a fraction of a second before the event which I think is normal), sometimes years.
For example, I used to have recurring dreams of a terrible tornado. I was an adult at the time, and these particular dreams happened after the man (what do I call him? "The man' seems silly) appeared. Anyway, I would be a teenager again, in the family home, when the tornado would come almost out of nowhere. The first recurring dream went on for several years, and in it I would be trying to get my family to the basement for safety, when I'd realize that my father wasn't with us. I'd run back upstairs with the tornado literally right outside the front windows, to find him leisurely sitting in the living room watching TV. He would refuse to come to safety no matter how much I begged. The fear would wake me up.
My father died in 1997, at home, in his bedroom. This dream began about 1993-94.
The dream sequence began again a few years later (maybe 2000), almost exactly the same only this time my sister would be the missing family member who I couldn't convince to come to safety. She died 3 years ago.
Last spring I had another tornado dream, but this time, instead of being a teen and in the family home, I was me as an adult and out in the storm. I looked inside a trash can (no idea why), and a small wet kitten jumped out. As I gathered the kitten up and got into my car to outrun the storm the kitten turned into several kittens. I woke up very confused by that one, until a few days later (maybe a week) I found 4 tiny kittens in a dumpster filled with wet grass clippings. (I bottled fed them all, found good homes for two with my sons, and still have the other two)
Today, my husband called me on his way home from work, which is not unusual. The minute I saw his name of my caller ID I thought, "He's been in an accident." Sure enough, he was rear ended right down the street. (he's fine).

Lots of other examples but those are the highlights, I don't think I'm "psychic" simply because I don't predict events for anyone but myself (usually), and I don't think I'm getting info from a spirit. I just think I'm wired differently, but I don't know in what way or for what reason. I mean I don't get info on anything I can prevent, just on what to expect I guess. What's the point???

I think all of these things combined are what keeps the "man" in my mind so much. Not that they are related, but because it was tangible, real, not a dream....It HAPPENED and I don't know why.

Sorry to have rattled on so, but I've not really ever discussed this with anyone and it just came gushing out.

Thank you so much for your patience and responses. You really are making me feel better about this. Now if only I could get an understanding of the entirety of it. LOL

Pam

I don’t think you’re an idiot for saying anything. Some people are in tune with their environment…that small voice/feeling is your guide…your intuition. Everyone has intuition but not everyone has the ability to hear it out like a voice…I have them too and they talk to me and warn me (sometimes I think I am crazy too – but never wrong). I also have my ears ring good or bad news…if you have that too…turn up the frequency and you will actually be able to decipher it. Considering you have lived in a few older homes or so to speak, they carry a lot of history, therefore it does not surprise me that these things have happened to you.

You do have ability to receive the message but not the ability to actually put them to work because you do not completely understand the whole of what is being presented to you, until it happens…I have dejavu’s but I can’t do anything about them…I seriously think that my life is premeditated and there are no accidents to the events in my life…no matter how I change the course…the same results. Everyone receives intuitive information differently, for you it’s dreaming, if you could somehow expand your awareness and tap into a few new spiritual tools…I think this would help you understand things better and give you a new perspective on things. How about trying Reiki? I am not saying to start doing witch craft but rather enlightening information…I think you are at a stage in your life where you need to stop everything else around you and turn everything in…focus on your spirituality and get back in touch with the universe to find your purpose or maybe some meaning. I think this is why I asked the question. To see what cycle your in…if you are contemplating on something now will be a perfect time to take action, since this year is about you and not anyone else…this is your time to rest…this is your 7th day.

[ibrat64]

Hi April,

Funny you should mention that it may be time to start searching, turning inward, looking toward the universe, etc.

I've been doing just that for the last 2 years. I've read soooo much on guides, psychic abilities, paranormal, and religion (not so much because I'm religious but because I feel a need to understand where the dogma comes from, and how the religions came to be). I've been pleased by the knowledge I've gained in the field of religious studies, but get more confused by the paranormal info. Seems that no two authors/experts can agree on even the basics. LOL
Anyway, I've also taken up learning about the universe, planets, stars, supernova, black holes, all of it.

I don't seem to gain any ground as far as being able to expand my own experiences, but I understand much more about how the universe works as a whole. The science aspect is fascinating! Who knew string theory was cool??

I'm going to stick to my guns. Learn as much as I can. Someday, whether in this life or the next, Ill get my answers. :)

Pam

[ibrat64]

PS... what is "7th day?"

[xoxaprilwine]

I went through a similar transition. That's the key word for me "transition" and it all is fascinating. I just absorb it and draw out my own conclusions, thoughts and assumptions as to what feeds my soul and what is working for me spiritually. I tap into a little of everything and keep an open mind, its an exceptional feeling when things make sense. There are so many recourses why not take advantage of it and expand our awareness? Though you think it has done nothing it has... you are evolving spiritually searching enlightenment. We are in the indigo age and society is in a spiritual evolution... now more then ever. You can not possibly fail at this either... thats why I enjoy the subject so much, gratification. We spend so much time serving our lives, working, kids, husbands, house, cleaning, cooking, running around doing errands, friends... etc. Where is the time for you? And what is feeding your mind, body and soul? What makes you happy? Life is overwhelming but how are we suppose to live truly for today if all our concerns are about tomorrow? Is it true that once we understand death that we can truly begin to live? These are serious questions and to a spiritual being are of utmost importance... purpose. Have you tapped into Aura's? Have you tried looking into energy work? Meditating?

The number seven means a lot of things but when I said it to you... it was a time of rest and soul searching. Where everything around you becomes a pause and you turn inwards. This is a beautiful time in someone's life, if you have the chance try to go into the nature... trees... all types have a way of feeding your life source energy. Do you like to garden much?

[ibrat64]

Have you tapped into Aura's? Have you tried looking into energy work? Meditating?

The number seven means a lot of things but when I said it to you...it was a time of rest and soul searching. Where everything around you becomes a pause and you turn inwards. This is a beautiful time in someones life, if you have the chance try to go into the nature...trees...all types have a way of feeding your life source energy. Do you like to garden much?

I know about auras, but I've never seen one. I'm pretty good with reading a person's energy at a "gut-instinct" level. I think most people are, but I seem to have an extra knack of being able to pick up on that "something is wrong. This person isn't being honest" type energy. More than once I've correctly warned someone (mostly my husband) that a person he's invited into his life isn't who they say they are (one turned out to to be a thief and drug addict. This person was also his boss so it was dicey for me to say anything at all). I also recognize "bad/negative" energy coming from people around me, but again, I think most people do, they just don't call it "energy."

I like to meditate! But I have a hard time sticking to the subject at hand. My mind tends to let too much other stuff float in and distract me. Just letting it "be" is fine in theory, but I still get distracted. Meditation ADD?? LOL I'm working on it, trying to find ways to let the outside thoughts just slide on by. Half the time I just drift into a light sleep, forgetting that I was trying to meditate. I've not reached the point where I feel that I'm getting anything useful (as far as information), but I am getting more sleep :)

I like gardening. I am not good at it though, so it's not become a hobby. I have recently (within the last 2-3 years) started to be more one with nature. I don't exactly talk to trees/nature, but I do show respect, and consider that all living things have feelings (tree-hugger?). This especially seems to be a focus of sorts.
Without meaning to, I have become empathic! In my heart, I can feel the emotional pain/distress of others as well as feel my heart breaking to see forests being cleared, animals who are neglected/abused, even things that wouldn't normally affect my senses... like too many satellites in space (I'm getting goofy as I get older)... anything at all that has human vs. nature. It's gotten so that I prefer the company of nature over that of humans... I've said that humans are the worst thing to happen to nature :o

But back to 7, auras and meditation. I want SOOOO badly to take the next steps: energy healing (I think I may have this gift to some extent), developing the empathic side, being able to receive and REMEMBER messages/assistance from guides, etc. I can see myself being a healer of some sort. Be it animals or nature, or humans.

I have turned inward, actually. Funny you should mention that. I've spent the past few years reading about spirituality, the different religions and what teachings their followers practice, psychic's stories, Angel theory, "Conversations With God" (the name of a book I read last year), etc. trying to reconcile spirituality with science. It actually does go together pretty darn well, surprisingly. I like to "see to believe" but know that just because I can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. After all, I can't see the Andromeda Galaxy, but I know it's out there.

I am evolving and becoming more enlightened. My spiritual beliefs are developing quickly and are proving themselves out. Most of my beliefs are simple, basic "Be kind, be respectful, be loving, be a part of the universe" type practices, and have helped to make me feel more connected, and less encumbered, less caught up by life's rat race. Luckily, I wasn't brought up with any religious doctrines (my parents believed that it was best to let their children make their own decisions about what to believe and whom to believe in. Or not.) so I have very little dogma to overcome as I search for answers.

It's nice to have someone to chat with, and not feel like I had better edit what I say or get that "OK. Someone's ready for a little vacation at a mental facility" look from them.

Thanks for that,
Pam

[xoxaprilwine]

Seeing Aura's is a lot of practice... children see aura's - babies especially... once we close our third eye it takes time to reopen it to this concept. Since you have a knack to read people I don't think this would be a hard task for you. Oh if you meditate have you chosen to meditate to your chakra's? You can open and close chakra's, clear, balance or ground yourself with them. Are you into rocks? They can also be a powerful tool meditating. Have you set up an alter or used any nature music to assist? Make sure that whatever room you meditate in is clean and clear of distraction... I meditate in an almost empty room on my rug with the altar. Are you contacting your angels or guides for assistance? You can use a candle for concentration too... there are so many methods. (I must sound like the crazy one now :))

As it goes for the nature/trees... you don't need to talk to them but just absorb their energy. This will clear you and all your negative energies... peace and calmness. They have a natural way of clearing your mind and grounding you to your roots. I can get into more detail and the only reason I am is because I sense you need to ground yourself... its not hard to get lost in this search. This is why you prefer the company of yourself and the natural environment over people. Also, don't get weighed by other people... sensitive people like you "absorb" and try to help but remember this time is about "you".

I see that you and I have the same "fault" about people... sometimes people take me as being judgmental and difficult but when I feel someone is up to no good I am always right... I get away from them FAST. I know something's I say are cruel and harsh but I trust the messages I get. I have come to the point where some people don't want help... don't waste your time... then some people get so self absorbed and take advantage of my time... I become some sort of a counselor or psychics guide... leaving me completely tired and drained... vampires. I also don't volunteer unless I feel that someone needs to hear something. They take two steps back and say "how would you know that?"

If you like energy work, you will like reiki... maybe pick up a few books on it. As it goes for the spirituality linked with science... I agree that it is... including a lot of other religious beliefs.

I also find a connection with you for some odd reason and I completely agree about the "people think I am crazy" part... universal thinkers huh? Weirdo? The thing is though, if we aren't grounded and we overwork ourselves people like you and me can end up in a mental facility :).

[ibrat64]

Seeing Aura's is a lot of practice... (I must sound like the crazy one now :))

As it goes for the nature/trees...you don't need to talk to them but just absorb their energy.

I see that you and I have the same "fault" about people...

If you like energy work, you will like reiki...

I also find a connection with you for some odd reason

The thing is though, if we aren't grounded and we overwork ourselves people like you and me can end up in a mental facility :).

I think if I ever do see auras, it will just come. I'll be surprised by it, and probably not like what I see. I can't imagine that I'd like to be able to read that much info on people I have no relationship with. It would be a nice gift if I was able to turn it on and off, though.

I try several meditation techniques. Always quiet (this is likely why I tend to nap), often concentrating on contacting guides, or connecting to my higher self. I don't have an alter (my kittens would have too much fun knocking it all over, and my husband would get too much eye-rolling practice). I've done a little chakra study, but it seems to fall to the wayside as I run into other info on other issues and I forget about chakras. It's very circular... this finding yourself.
Sometimes I think I'd like to pack up, move to a mountainous, ocean view, lush expansive prairie, with a dense forest area, with human contact only when I seek it out. Doesn't exist, but it's a nice place to visit while meditating.

I really need to settle down and work on one or two aspects at a time . I just can't decide which ones to tackle first. They're all so interesting. LOL Grounding is what I need to accomplish before anything else. I can't see that other practices (meditation, contacting guides, healing, helping) will come, or be of any quality help, if I myself aren't grounded. Practice makes perfect, I guess. :)

I'll check out reiki. I've heard about this, and it does interest me. I just haven't delved into it yet. As for stones, do you mean crystals? I have a few (crystals, tiger eye, turquoise, and a few others: red, purple, and green) but haven't really done anything with them either. LOL Guess I'm gathering my equipment in the hope that I will know what to do with them someday. I made a CD of American Indian flute music that is really soothing, and have used that as background when meditating. Again, I tend to nap (I wake feeling that something happened, but I can't remember! Grrrr!)

This connection we have... it started with a fluke as I recall. My post ended up in your email for no particular reason.
I thought then that it may be fate (or guides), and then to find your post... just weird. I had a similar problem in my marriage (can be discussed if you want to do so).

Here's to hoping that mental facilities don't start locking up those who believe in a higher, universal power anytime soon. As if!

Pam ;)

[xoxaprilwine]

Haha, well seeing Aura's is not so bad... and you can't turn it off... some people are so radiant your blinded and others sick (faded). It is good to have under your belt so you know what your dealing with (especially at work). You get use to it and remember what I said about not getting involved or letting the "weight" of the world fall on your shoulders. I find you can turn down the frequency of messages but not the third eye unless you really and truly want it... but why when it is such an amazing gift? There are a few books out on that... I place Aura work close to Reiki practice... I find a lot of familiar or similarities in the concepts.

As it goes for the meditation... tell your husband to roll his eyes all he wants but this is important to you. My husband is so supportive of my spirituality and knows my abilities well since he witnesses it all the time. For the first five years he didn't get it until I started my search and noticed a massive movement within... it showed on the outside. He would find out the "hard way" about my heeded warnings about people and now does not question it... he actually went out and bought me my stuff (crystals and stuff), he asks me to clear the house when he can't get sleep and find that after its cleaned or so to speak... he can relax. Why is he so influenced? I have no idea but it takes time for them to change too... be patient and don't let someone stand in the way of your spiritual path (personal growth) because support is everything you need.

As it goes for moving to the mountains and such, it makes sense and usually when people are on a spiritual quest, they do just that. Maybe you can take a short vacation? Who are you contacting for assistance in your meditation? Are you using incense?

Will you try to do some of the meditation techniques I have shared? Oh and NO NAPPING... you fall asleep, you sit up right? Your right, take one project on at a time... everyone absorbs information differently and you are finding out what works right now... thats the important tool.

It is weird that I got emailed on this post before anyone even replied to it... I know there was some help getting us together but why?

[roxy8120]

Hi,
Do u remember what woke you and why you looked at the other sofa, the angel and "ghost" are simply they are your guides the angel is the good one and the ghost the evil one, your son must have somesort of special vision as he could see them and you couldn't has he ever seen them again or noticed anything strange

[ibrat64]

hi,
do u remember what woke you and why you looked at the other sofa, the angel and "ghost" are simply they are your guides the angel is the good one and the ghost the evil one, your son must have somesort of special vision as he could see them and you couldn't has he ever seen them again or noticed anything strange

I don't recall that anything "woke" me. I just opened my eyes. No noise, no sounds, just opened my eyes. I believe the man was a guide. Just wondered why he would have a snout. LOL

Pam

[ibrat64]

Maybe you can take a short vacation? Who are you contacting for assistance in your meditation? Are you using incense?

Will you try to do some of the meditation techniques I have shared? Oh and NO NAPPING...you fall asleep, you sit up right? Your right, take one project on at a time...everyone absorbs information differently and you are finding out what works right now...thats the important tool.

It is weird that I got emailed on this post before anyone even replied to it...I know there was some help getting us together but why?

A short vacation... maybe in the furture. It's not in the cards now. Hubby's work schedule is weird. Rarely has two days off in a row.

I've tried contacting guides, angels, myself, family members (might have had some success there, but not sure). I haven't used incense. Again, hubby. His nose is like a bloodhound. He can't tolerate smells (unless it's febreeze. LOL). I have a few candles I thought I'd try sometime.

I sit up, I lay down. Either way, I get the "napping" feeling more than anything. I don't think I'm actually sleeping but I'm not doing anything constructive either. Haha. That's the point where I loose the ability to keep focused and just "wonder off."

I'm not giving up. I really believe there is a way for me to do this. It'll just take time. I've always been the odd-man-out when it comes to doing things. Always the one who does everything differently. Figures this would be no different.

Maybe my guide contacted your guide and asked that we talk (that happens, right? ). We obviously have info the other appreciates. I know you're keeping me from throwing my hands up and saying "maybe another year, but not this one."

Pam :)

[ibrat64]

April... Hey girl, You OK?

When is your baby due, by the way?

[xoxaprilwine]

Hello, yeah I am making it... just moved and I had soooo much stuff to go through (and still do) that I feel like throwing my hands up and saying screw it! Maybe in 2009! I am 7 1/2 months so not much longer... I love being pregnant but kind of want my body back... really want a Christmas drink but can't... such a tease. I was offline for a bit... not ignoring you by any means. I think your hubby and mine should get together... they sound like they have a lot in common... not a Cancer/Gemini cusp by any chance... hehe!