Yesterday, I heard the deeper history of Carroll.  He was a remarkable man, the step father to my husband and his sisters.  Things found during preparation for the funeral were especially enlightening to the whole of family and friends.  He had been in the Battle of the Bulge.  He didn't speak of his wartime; it was not a subject he wanted to review or expand on.  He had nearly lost his life and a Corporal saved him.  He had been laying on front lines injured for more than a day. Small insights from writings of a journal by his wife and the gathering of information from many sources.   
He has a great legacy; qualities that reflect what lessons he taught and as an example of how he lived.  The integrity, ethics, honesty, how to respect others and how to laugh came from Carroll's influence and it was those  qualities that drew me to and closer  to my husband.   This torch of living life has also been passed down to his boys, my boys, and the grand kids, kids that have been on the teams coached, kids that have stayed with us, his co-workers and associates in the many aspects of his life.  Most that have know him or been around him enjoy and have all admired who he is.   He is a living proof of the result of the care and love that his step father gave and honored him with.  All that provided the shape to his personality, as it is with all of us as we develop, are the gifts of experiences through learning. 

We look forward to the Autumn Equinox -  Harvest Time;  The changes from shifts in the relationships of the Earth, Moon and Sun in the Univeral Paths they follow.  The long summer days start changing to the shorter cooler days of Winter. The poles are opposite in experience of being in all darkness and no sun to all sun and no darkness.

 This is a great time to review your plans, goals and accomplishments.  

Taking stock of yourself is like bringing the herds from the Highlands and bringing them back into the Sheds and Folds for Winter.  They moved freely, grazing at will and living off the land for Spring and Summer.  As such, they were dependent on themselves for life, wellness and protection.  Most are relaxed and happy as they know this is the way of things.  In the Winter, they depend on lofts of feed and the warmth and protection of  buildings and corrals. Most are relaxed and happy as they know this is the way of things.

We are much the same as we move through our life patterns.  At times we are untethered and free to move about and discover all that we can and utilizing the resources to our best advantage.  We find what is the path most comfortable that provides the life giving elements.  But, there are the other times we are stuck in buildings and have boundrys much like corrals. We seem to have short hours and darkness that we can't see what we need to find.  Some depend on others for giving work opportunities, paychecks and that which we need.  Or we are not in wellness and others provide the necessary care.  In both, we can be relaxed and happy as we know this is the way of things. 

Life doesn't always stay the same.   We are more in control of our lives and the pattern as we aren't herded in to and from the Highlands to the Lowlands.  We can create and cause what is our own High and Lows!  We can mix together planning everything carefully and improvising,  sticking to a certain pace or breaking into a fast run, surprises and that which is specifically sought after. We have capabilities and knowledge.  All else only requires the sources of research, asking questions and applying the advice as is most beneficial.

Aren't we the lucky lot?  Not to be Shee-ple and herded back and forth, but industrious, ambitious individuals with free will and choice.  Coming is the Season of the New Year as they cycle in time just like our lives. Take a bit of time to review and be in gratitude of your Spring and Summer.  Be excited about what you can accomplish and gather in the Fall Harvest and preview your coming quiet of Winter and preparations for the Spring again! 

I have had an interest in the Paranormal for most of my life.  Odd experiences, listening and paying attention to the oddities of stories, films and presentations.  Ghosts, Spirits and the interaction with Earth bounds. 
But this summer, starting in June I have really been drawn even more.  I was watching T.v.  one evening.  There were several consecutive shows of Ghost Hunting which is a presentation of TAPS.  I was caught up in the shows as I hadn't watched that before.  I thought that would be so fantastic to be part of!  Occaisonally they use a medium and I am like, I so could do that!   
Shortly after that I found a local TAPS website and signed on interested in the conversations and viewpoints.      That next day,  I actually met one of the members while I was at a trade show and doing readings.  He was drawn to my tent and shared that they may be doing an investigation.  It didn't work out that weekend, but it struck me so kewl that I had just signed on the website and a member found me! 
A few weeks later I had a direct contact and connection with a School Marm of a school that was built in 1912 and is still in use.  It was exciting and such an experience!   I think it would be a grand location for researching the paranormal activities.  
I have since "bumped" into the same group several times at trade shows ( I honestly don't remember seeing them there in previous years, but they were there) and just seem drawn to the attention!   Then, last weekend, I requested a reading from one of my most honored friends and mentor.  The last of the readings was her statement " Have you ever been interested in the paranormal and the ISS/TAPS group?"  I just had to laugh and told her about my summer attentions and how I really felt that there might be a future for me in that arena!  I am unable to attend a most desired conference this weekend, but will be going to meetings soon.   
Sychronicity - I always so enjoy the feelings and affects of the energy.  Don't you?  

I was just watching another program that ties the Supernatural Paranormal to the Energy of God and cited examples of the interworking connections.   It all feels so natural and comfortable.  I think I would be a "hot medium".  LOL!

I plant into the Universal soil,   the seed of insights to progress in what I deem as a career choice of my passions of  readings,spiritual intuitions, and the paths of same. 

  Gaile