Merry Month of May
Dear ,
Sending blessings to you during this strange time on Mother Earth. I hope this May 2020 edition of my newsletter brings you comfort, insight, and hope. T
his is a photo of apple blossoms on the Isle of Avalon, and for me, they are a symbol of hope, of life renewing itself.
I’m now finding peace and joy in ways that might be different from how I found solace previously and the past few weeks have been filled with reminders of connections made with people from around the globe. However, I’m home, and actually content, for the most part. Remember the old adage: “Bloom where you’re planted?” I had a lesson about that this past weekend.
My great-niece celebrated her fifth birthday last Saturday. In the past, there would have been a huge party with many of her friends, cake, lots of games, and tons of presents. This year, she stood in her driveway dressed as Elsa from Frozen, greeting three police cars and two fire trucks (sirens blaring and lights flashing), and more than 30 cars filled with friends and family as we drove by. I cried both in sorrow for what was missing and in gratitude that so many people love her and our family. It was a lesson in accepting what is, at the moment.
I’m sure that this time is really difficult for many of you emotionally and spiritually. For you extroverts who recharge your emotional batteries with the energy of others, I’m sure there have been many lessons in finding your internal strengths.
As an extreme introvert, being quarantined has not been particularly difficult for me. I’m using this time to work on writing projects, teach a Tarot course, gaze at the water, and, of course, meditate. Oh, and clean out closets – who isn’t cleaning out closets?
I’m also using this time to decide how I want my “new normal” to look. This time has certainly afforded me an opportunity to reflect on what I need as opposed to what I want. It certainly has taught me to examine what I truly value in life.
I’ve always been a low-maintenance, shop-local person who is happy to swap skills and goods with friends. My shopping habits haven’t changed really. I visit my local vegetable stand once a week and go to my locally-owned grocery store once a month. The owners of my local bookstores mail me books (I do miss the library).
We’ve had some shifts in the way we record podcast episodes and I’ve had internet craziness with overloaded connections. I’m learning new platforms for teaching (thank you so much to all of you who are riding the wave of this learning curve with me!).
My point is, you aren’t alone. We are all trying to figure out what works for us, and how we can move into the next phase of our lives in a kinder, gentler way. And just as the picture shows, the beautiful spring apple blossoms of Avalon will become the delicious fruit of Avalon. So you, too, will become what you’re meant to be, as time unfolds as it is meant to unfold.
AND – I also hope this month’s free MP3 meditation will be helpful to you. Be sure to click the link below to get it!
Here’s the link to the “” MP3 meditation I’ve recorded.
I want this newsletter to be informative and helpful to you, so please let me know how I’m doing! I’m so grateful that you have taken a course or workshop with me, listen to my podcasts, have emailed me, had a reading with me, or subscribe to my blog. I’m so excited to connect with you!
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Crystal Meditation for the Month: Ametrine
Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine, so it carries properties of both stones, and more. According to Melody in her Love Is In the Earth encyclopedia of crystals and minerals, Ametrine “enhances
universal equilibrium and provides a clear connection between the physical form and the ultimate state of perfection.”
Ametrine helps disperse negativity from the aura, and offers stabilizing light energy, allowing us to release from our auric field that which no longer serves our highest good.
It is a stone of connection, helping to eliminate prejudice and promote connectedness. It is considered a high vibration crystal.
Try meditating with Ametrine to aid in aligning your chakras and balancing energy flow through and around you. Try working with Ametrine to help you focus on sending out loving healing energy to the world around you.
Book Recommendation of the Month:
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
This is Ana’s story, the story of her longings to write, to live her life on her own terms; to bear witness to the experiences of women who came before her. To bear witness to her life as the wife of Jesus ben
Joseph of Nazareth. To bear witness to Jesus’ teachings and his longings to bring the kingdom of God to Earth.
In this remarkable new novel, Sue Monk Kidd has brought us a voice filled with the depth of a woman’s life in Galilee and Egypt at a time when Rome ruled the world. While Ana’s hopes and dreams are those of a woman of her time and place in history, they also are the longings of everywoman today.
Sue Monk Kidd has long been one of my favorite authors. Reading her Dance of the Dissident Daughter changed my life in ways I’m still learning. The Secret Life of Bees aided my journey toward the Black Madonna. Traveling with Pomegranates reinforced my belief that the goddess lives within us all. Her other books are guides for me as well.
I so hope you’ll read The Book of Longing. It is a story for our time.
Deb’s Podcasts
Our PsychicTeachers podcast outlets continue to grow, and our Android listeners can now hear us on Podcast Addict. We’re also on Google Play, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker and almost all podcast apps and outlets! Remember listening is FREE!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychicteachers/id361910564
Deb & Friends: Quest for Connection podcast
focuses on the intersection of culture, spirituality, and science, so please join us for thought-provoking and interesting episodes.
This podcast also is broadcast FREE! Don’t miss a single episode by checking out both our archives and upcoming offerings on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/deb-and-friends-quest-for-connection/id1330237467?mt=2
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JUST ONE MORE THING BEFORE YOU GO: We need each other!!
Remember that we all need each other, and Mother Earth needs us now more than ever. Knowing that in some small way, my offerings make a difference for you keeps me going. I am overwhelmed by the many kind emails and Facebook comments I get from you every day.
This photo was taken last fall and shows me working on the cover of my new Book of Shadows. I began writing in the new book at the end of October, and feel blessed to have had guidance from two artist friends in making the cover.
I believe that words connect us in deep ways that we often can’t explain. I believe rituals and working with nature connect us in ways we can’t always explain. I’m always happy to hear from you, so please stay connected! No matter how – or how often – we connect, I believe there is a divine reason, and I trust it. I look forward to hearing from you, and so appreciate YOU!!!
BLESS YOU, , for reading my newsletter!
