Just Keep Swimming.

You know that thing I sometimes say when I'm doing a reading that goes like:

"Sometimes you gotta just get through the shit in order to get to the good." 

or some variation of that?

Yeah, in my own life, I just finished with a pile of that. Well, maybe not total shit, but man it was CHALLENGING. But I did it. I stayed calm. I stayed focused. I found the laughter. I worked hard. It felt good to persevere. I had to keep my chin up and think "It's all going to work itself out. I'm showing up. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. The big reveal is gonna be SO AWESOME."

 And BOOM.  

 All at once it all fell together. All the hopes of the goals. In ONE WEEKEND. What the heck? Persevering AND staying conscious and engaged in each moment, put me in the right place, to talk to the right people. I was in the right place by accident and was inspired to talk to the right people put in my path because I was consciously open. And I put myself out there.

So, what happened? So much.

Ran into the PERFECT candidate to take my shifts at the thrift store, while standing and sweating like a madwoman at my craft booth at the Cupcake Festival in Penetanguishene.  Perfect, because she used to work there, and was amazing at the job. I love the thrift store, but my own businesses are so busy. I let the universe know that something exactly right had to happen, as I didn't want to leave the boss lady at the thrift store in the lurch, and I needed to be able to say YES to more clients.

Later, while at the Festival, I was approached by someone who is coordinating booths for Pirates of the Bay in Penetanguishene said she had been thinking of me, and did I want to set up a Booth to read cards as The Little Witch ? HECK YES! And I get to dress up like a pirate witch. hehehe.

This is what I will imagine myself to look like. I probably won't come close though. heheh.

AND THEN, while STILL at my booth later, a woman came around advertising the Coldwater Steam Punk Festival. I asked her about booths, and she said she was completely booked. I said that was okay, and she gave me info for next year. I gave her my card. Yesterday, (Monday) I got an email saying they had a last minute cancellation and would I like to come and read cards? YES YES YES! And, I get to dress up like a Steam Punk Circus Reader! (Madame Petrovski. Knows All, Sees All! haha.)

Like this, but with more steam....punk.

And on Monday, I had lots of Reflex clients, and one asked if they could rebook their next monthly appointment on a different day than Monday (since her usual Monday was already booked at her best time.) and I was able to say YES! Since we've found a replacement for my shifts at the thrift store.

So, that was a super long story. But my point is that good things come from where you least expect it. I like to be open to it, and trust that everything comes as it should.

Yes, I have ups and downs. There are better days than others. But I really believe if we power through the shit, with our best foot forward, doing the best we can with the skills we have, eventually we get our reward.

And after the reward, usually a new set of challenges. It's the Universes way of keeping things interesting, I think. How boring would life be without a few plot twists?

Chin up. Trust your inner self, by what ever name you call it.

L.

Freddie Krueger.

Freddie Krueger. Remember this fictional character?

He ruined horror movies for me forever.

My 8 and 9 year old self used to watch the occasional horror film at a sleepover. Around aged 10, the world introduced Freddie, and he was the most TERRIFYING horror dude ever. Because he got into your dreams.

Dreams were so vivid for me, from a little wee kid. I would confused dreams with what really happened in waking life all the time. By the time I hit 10, I was starting to enjoy the dreams, write out the dreams, interpret the dreams. I had some VERY present  and familiar 'dream friends' (which later I began to realize where guides.)

Most horror film 'baddies' I could handle. They were ridiculous to me. Freddie was some SERIOUS SH*T. Because THAT DUDE gets you when you are most vulnerable. He attacked the spirit. Although I don't recall the movies going into spirit too much. But that's how I interpreted it.

I also started to realize at that point how fear can create, and how love can conquer. And how I had to be SUPER careful about what I put into my head during the day. Because I made things happen. At night. In the dark. In my sleep.

Then, I began to read Stephen King Novels. Because CLEARLY I had some stuff to deal with in this Fear/Love thing. There's a story he wrote about a bunch of Vampires and at some point someone has a cross and they are holding it up and it's repelling the Vampire. Some sort of word play happens, and the man doesn't have the cross anymore, and the man loses belief that the vampire can be repelled.... and just before the vampire eats him, he reveals that the power is in HIM, has nothing to do with the cross...

So, I think I was 12 when I read that book, so I'm sure someone will let me know which story it was... But THAT was the wake up point, I think.. .OH, THAT'S where the power comes from. Love. Belief. Trust.

This long blog sort of has become a run on sentence, a half assed essay. That's okay. Maybe we can have some discussion about manifesting, creating negativity, and how love protects and keeps us safe...

Lori.

Lazy Sunday

I haven't written in so long!

I've been actively vlogging however on youtube, so I feel like I haven't really been away.

So. Hmm. What's new with me.....

Oh. I signed a lease on another office space to house all of my crafts and art supplies, that are currently eating up all the space in my livingroom. I'll be bringing all the things over there to make the art dolls and goodies. It's in the same building and hallway as my Tarot and Reiki room. This is very exciting to me.

I was supposed to go to market this morning but I woke super early with a headache that threatened to become a migraine. So, I've been working on my Google presence with my Reflexology site instead. Later I'll mow the lawn, and cook some food and do some laundry and ... This isn't very exciting, is it?

I'm gearing up for a busy week. I will enjoy this lazy Sunday. With this lazy blog post. ha!

L.

The Little Witch Youtube Vlog!

I've started a video blog. The kids these days call them "Vlogs." lol.

It's weird to see my FACE ... just TALKING. lol. I've done some short films, and theatre, but with those I'm covered in make up and pretending to be someone else.

Right now there are only a few short videos. Soon I want to record an actual reading or channeling. I just need to find someone who is willing to put their reading out there!

Maybe I'll record myself at market doing reads, this weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMadCrafter

Subscribe. Let's see where this goes.

Lori-Grace

Tarot Party and Individual Reading availability for June 2016

Party weekend availability:

Saturday, June 4th - BOOKED
Sunday, June 5th : 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Sunday, June 12th: 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Saturday, June 18th: 1pm OR 5pm party 2 to 6 guests.
Sunday , June 19th: 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Saturday, June 25th: 1pm OR 5pm party 2 to 6 guests.
Sunday, June 26th: 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Midland, Ontario psychic tarot party.

Back to School.

I just signed up for some new courses. Because I can't help myself. ha! I also Love seeing certificates on my wall.

I just finished (6 months ago or so) Holistic Massage Therapy (Spa Massage.)
I'm currently about a week away from finishing ALL my reiki course (Reiki 1, 2, and Master Certification.)

Oh, and I am taking a course called The Art of the Picture Book. Because, I'm crafty. And I have picture books in me. hehe.

I just signed on for Advanced Reflexology and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) for Health. 
and..
"Award Winning Isla Verde Spa Relaxation Master Class." (That is a trick to say.)

All of these.. Because I love learning. And I do like to upgrade my skills.

The funny thing is, I NEVER ever find I'm interested in Tarot courses. It's not that I feel I've learned all there is.. but that I like to figure it out myself. I like my learning with tarot to be organic. Organic? Is that the right word???

I even tend to shy away from dream therapy courses, astral travel courses.. I figure, all of that good stuff comes naturally to me. I don't want to mess with my system.

Are you taking any courses right now???

Lori-Grace

Tarot with Reiki with The Little Witch, Midland Ontario.

As well as being able to read tarot for you, or do medium work, I have been attuned with Reiki levels 1, 2 and Masters (which means I can give Reiki, do long distance Reiki. I can give Reiki to goals, groups of people, or places, and also teach Reiki.) Reiki compliments and enhances the effects of other healing methods, going where it is needed and do what is needed to facilitate healing.

Often when people come to me for a reading, they are also experiencing blockages in their energy body. Reiki balances the subtle frequencies of your energetic body. Reiki healing techniques are based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

Having Reiki before a reading can open you up to receiving the answers you are looking for, more easily.




 
 If you are curious how Reiki can work for you in your healing and your goals, contact me!
https://www.facebook.com/LoriGraceReadsTarot/
Lori-Grace

Dreaming to Psychic.

This whole psychic business with me didn't start as such. Not really.

I had imaginary friends who I ofcourse could SEE! (But was told they were imaginary, so I left it at that.) As a child I had dreams that I couldn't divide from reality. I thought my dreams WERE quite real, until I got older and started questioning my mother about memories I had. ("Do you remember visiting Santa, under the pavement in the parking lot? He had a big brass orchestra behind him?")

Dejanira (Autumn), Gustave Moreau

Up until the age of 10ish, I just KNEW things, but I had learned somewhere along the line to keep that stuff to myself. So I did. And then as a teenager, it all went out the window, and I was left with only my dreams to hint at other worlds, other dimentions.

It really wasn't until I was expecting my first child, and all the crazy dreams that come with pregnancy, that I began searching. Really poking at all the things.

I began writing down my dreams and interpreting them. (or NOT interpreting them! Some of them were just things to do, places to be, in other realms.) At this same time, I bought my first deck of tarot cards.

From there it bloomed into more study, in waking life AND dreaming life, to now, where I am now a channel and medium, as well as learning everyday to better my healing hands energy work. There was a lot of learning in all those 20 years, and I know there's so much more.

But for me, the first step was in the Dreaming. Paying attention, taking it as a serious part of my life.

Lori-Grace



Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.

Elmvale, Ontario Attractions

Elmvale!  It's got the Jungle Zoo, and Rounds Ranch, and the Elmvale Auction sales barn and flea market.  It's got a pile of wonderful little shops like Jacks on Queen, and Be Still Bookstore and the Elmvale Bakery. Lots of little vintage shops, and the Maple Syrup festival and the Fall Fair are off the charts...

And pretty soon, Elmvale is gonna have ME! The Little Witch, psychic tarot reader.

A woman I adore is opening a shop downtown Elmvale in May. And she's invited me to come and read there. I am SO excited for this. Because I adore Elmvale.

It's small, and sweet, and yet there is still so much to do there. It's close to Barrie and Wasaga Beach, but it's still just so cozy. I'll drive there just to sit in the little diners and write.

Readings will still be the same amount, even though I've got a bit of travel to get there. If I can fill my days with readings, by appointment or walk in, I'll be happy. Mostly, I'll just be happy to spend a day in Elmvale.

Come and join my Facebook page for updates. Right now her project is still super top secret, so I can't tell you anything about the store yet! Only that I'LL BE THERE!

Lori-GraCE

TIME!

Time has been unbelievably challenging....

I have screwed up my schedule more than once. In big mysterious ways. I'll be convinced I have no work, and get texts from people in the places I'm supposed to be. Wake up feeling like I should be some where, but I have zero clients. I've been mixing up entire weeks. (I was convinced today was the 16th. It is not. It is the 9th.)

This has been happening for... I want to say two weeks, but TIME HAS BEEN HARD, so it might be longer.

Today, I thought I had no work till noon. I had settled comfortably into the plans I had for the day, when I got a text from a friend saying she would be late to my office. Late to my office? Why was she going there???

Look at my calendar: OH MY GODS, I WAS TO BE AT MY OFFICE 10 MINUTES AGO.

However, my readings today were HOT HOT HOT.

On point, quickly. Little details came easily. The messages flowing through were filled out.

I wonder if there's a correlation, with me not really being HERE too much, timewise, and being able to tap into OVER THERE so easily.

Anyway. That was today. Ish.

Lori-Grace

Doors Meant for You

If you continue to find resistance on the paths you are pursuing - Those paths aren't for you right now. And that's okay! Find the path of least resistance, the path that folds you into it and you flow into with ease. That's where you're supposed to be right now. Those other doors will open in perfect timing, if they are for you.

-Lori-Grace

Movin' into March!

It's only the 20th of February, but I'm already eager for March.

Looking at the schedule for the rest of February, there are very little openings in the tarot office for readings. However, March has space!

I'm completely in love with my little office in town - Readings are energetic, messages come loudly! I encourage everyone to record their sessions. Often the messages come so quick upon me, that I speak very fast, and I don't want you to miss a thing!

Connect with me through Facebook, or book with me through appointy (to see what my availability is.)

Lori-Grace.

This week in Adventures.

The kindness of strangers connects me to deeper meaning.

A few days ago a big dumb thing happened.   A big dumb thing that looked like someone smashing my car window to get at my purse on the passenger seat while I ran into the grocery store for 6 minutes to get a sandwich for lunch.

My bad for leaving my purse on the seat. EVERYONE knows you don't do that. EVERYONE.

There was nothing really in that purse. Lipstick. Hair sticks. Tons of mom kleenex. A pair of earrings I loved. A few pages of writing I had done. I did have some ID in the wallet, and my small paycheck from one of my jobs. We took care of getting all of that figured out that day.

So, I lost my second hand purse and it's emotional contents, and my window that cost $200 to replace.

It's a few days later. I'm feeling way more emotionally stable.

So many people came to champion me. Not only loved ones, but strangers offered help, shared the story. Helped me throw curses. (Oh yes, I did.)

There's more lessons in this. They just haven't all been revealed yet.

Anyway. That's the update. Life is still good.

Lori-Grace