Saturday, September 22, 2012

Sister Talk To Me: Forgiveness is Freedom


Forgiveness Affirmation~ I will hold no grudges.

Anger is the shackle that binds us to our painful memories. Forgiveness is the key that unlocks those chains and sets us free.  It is an important part of healing our body, mind, and spirit.
 

 My unique story is about female intuition and life-saving prophetic dreams delivered by spirit-guides/angels…and forgiveness. These guided dreams were at odds with scientific medical tests, physicians who believed in them and hospital policies that did not have patient’s interests at heart.  I am using my story to save lives, one person at a time and heal doctors whose practices are unhealthy due to unsound hospital policies. I learned to win at the hospital policy game that does not favor patients. I have now been cancer free for 13 and 7 years, respectively. Forgiveness was a key to my survival.
 

I survived aggressive breast cancer—three times—that was missed by physicians at a leading Cancer Institute, in Boston Massachusetts and the scientific tests on which they relied. That is as lucky as winning the lottery three times in a row. Luck had little to do with it. Devine intervention did. My first cancer was stage-two, the second was stage-four and the third was stage zero.

 

Believe! Dreams Do Come True.

My dreams, inner guidance/angels and female intuition empowered me with signs, symbols and information that I used to convince my doctor to do exploratory surgery on my breast which ultimately found the cancer.  Pathology validated my cancer dreams which proved that dreams do come true and that there is life after death in the form of guides and angels who can contact us through dreams, mediations and prayer. Dreams can be the answers to our prayers.  

 While most women would be overjoyed to hear that they are healthy and to go home, I knew my doctors words were wrong and advocated for the tests my dreams told me I needed in order to live. I used my intuition to self-advocate a course of treatment, often against the vehement advice of my doctors.  My story is a blind study between doctors and Devine intervention. Devine intervention won.

When we are in our darkest hour God illuminates the right path. When we are down to nothing, God is up to something. When we feel we have been deserted by our fellow man, God is there to lead the way. Believe in Him. Forgive mankind. And move forward in life.

           

When We Are In Crisis, We Are Never Alone!

We have spirit guides, guardian angels and love ones in Heaven who are given permission to return to guide and comfort us during our time of strife. Their job is to help us fulfill our life’s destiny which I refer to as "Our Celestial Game-Plan." This plan was decided upon with our guardian angels before we were born. We all have guardian angels. We are their job and they take their jobs seriously. When we are in crisis, they are with us every step of the way.

 

We Must Self-Advocate.

             I survived cancer by self-advocating and used something many in the medical field do not even acknowledge as being real, My innate intuition- Female Instinct, Psychi-within!

When your instincts conflict with conventional science/testing in the fight against crisis/illness, what can you do to get the treatment you know you need to survive?

  • Become the squeaky wheel until you are heard.
  • Don’t take “no” for an answer.
  • Don’t be dismissed until you are satisfied that your medical needs are being met.
  • Ask for a second opinion.

 

             We are responsible for ourselves. Life is not a spectator sport. Standing on the sidelines with fingers crossed behind your back waiting for someone else to make decisions for you is half a game plan that is missing a vital component-YOU!

After fighting for three months to get the tests I knew I needed to live, I was angry with the medical community, especially when my pathology report confirmed cancer. I felt that if I had been taken seriously sooner my aggressive cancer would not have been as advanced, my treatments may not have been as severe and my chances for survival would have been greater. But there are no accidents in life. Everything happens for a reason. I believe my reason was to prove to the world during a time of great change that there is life after death and a Greater Power that hears our cry for help, and answers it through dreams, meditations and prayers. This knowledge helped me move beyond anger to a place of understanding and healing.

 I had a choice. I could have remained an angry victim of circumstances or forgive and move into a state of healing, secure in my belief that everything has a purpose.  I chose to forgive and heal.

 

Forgiveness Frees Our Body, Mind and Spirit.

Anger is an emotion that is stored in the mind but felt by the heart. Its darkness stifles our spiritual light. When our spirit suffers beneath its weight, our body cries out in pain.

You are controlled by anyone you refuse to forgive. Holding grudges allows someone to live rent free in your mind and trash your inner home. Forgiveness evicts them with love. Mahatma Gandhi explained this beautifully with the words~ “I will not allow anyone to walk through my mind with their dirty feet."

 

Affirmations

Forgiving is as easy as saying to the Universe, “I forgive this person, so the forgiveness is complete.” Sometimes forgiveness involves forgiving ourselves first.

  • Forgiveness Affirmation ♥~I now liberate my past from my mind, body and affairs and forgive myself for my participation. I AM FREE!

 

Rituals

If you feel the need to perform a forgiveness ritual to bring the abstract idea of forgiveness into the concrete earth plane so it can manifest and be complete, try using the ritual of fire and smoke. Write a letter naming who wronged you, then set it ablaze so the smoke can carry your words and emotions to the Higher Power. This is an excellent way to seal the deal of forgiveness. Fire is purifying. Smoke is a messenger.

            No matter how or who you choose to forgive, your inner selves and God knows what you are asking and what you mean. All will be forgiven.  

 

Forgive the Person But Don’t Forget The Lesson.

The difficult lessons learned throughout life are necessary to overcome future challenges. They teach us how to listen to ourselves, and how to read signs, symbols and symptoms necessary for a healthy life and successful relationships.  Each life obstacle we overcome becomes a part of our inner being. These priceless lessons are the silver linings of those dark storm clouds. He who forgets the past is doomed to repeat it. For many of us, once is enough. Remember the lesson. Forget the pain. Let go of the anger. Forgive the person. And set yourself free.


Bio: Kathleen O’Keefe Kanavos www.survivingcancerland.com is a three-time cancer survivor; author- Surviving Traumaland; contributing author- The Faces Behind the Pages That Inspire, former psychology professor at University of South Florida, Phone Counselor for R.A. BLOCH Cancer Foundation; Cape Women Online Magazine Q & A columnist; PATHEOS Blogger, inspirational speaker and Blog Talk Radio Co-host of Beyond the 5 Senses on the Mind- Body- Spirit Network.  Follow her @ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=436605816379699&id=142803307934#!/pages/SURVIVING-CANCERLAND-The-Psychic-Aspects-of-Healing/142803307934  & http://www.patheos.com/blogs/aboveandbeyondthe5senses/ 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Life Is A Game Of Cards: What’s In Your Hand?


 

Part II: Radio Show Beyond the 5 Senses (Aug. 29/2012)

This blog is a summery and extention of my radio show Beyond the 5 Senses


Tarot card readings revolve around the belief that the cards can be used to gain insight into the past, current and possible future situations of the subject being read. Some people believe they are guided by a spiritual forces during readings, while others believe the cards help them tap into a collective unconscious or Ocean of Gnosis, from the greek word knowledge,  discussed in my Infinite Counsciousness Blog Series.

 

Each radio show begins with a protection blessing. If you are reading this blog you may do the same by cocooning yourself in protective mirrored light that only allows that which is of the highest and best to enter into any Tarot information. Everything else is reflected back from whence it came. We wish it so and therefore it is.

 

During the show, I introduce callers to their personal Conventional Playing Card and Tarot Divination Card by using their birthdates. These are then used for readings and dream interpretations.

 

After the show, I post the readings and additional pertinent information that correlates with the reading on my blog. Callers are identified by their name and area code.

 

Here are their stories, dreams, challenges and triumphs over adversity. And the tarot cards that answered and validated their questions and concerns.

The number seven (7) was a number that kept appearing in the readings- a synchronicity number. Seven is the combination of three (heaven) plus four (earth) which is the duel nature of man. It is a sacred number that shows a complete cycle or period, the seven chaakras, and is the number of  a mysical relationship.

Mely 66 from chat- wanted to know her personal tarot card and had a question.

DOB= April 6= 2 of Spades= 2 of Swords

 Swords are theoretical, clever and very humanitarian. Swards are the suit of experience from thought challenge and observation.  Swards spend much of their life resolving conflict. Their challeng in life is not to lose sight of the need for higher meaning in the lessons they learn.

Two is the number of balance, consideration and cooperation.  Twos go out of their way to lead a balanced, peaceful life.

Two of Swords is the denial or indecision card. The card shows a woman sitting on a bench with the ocean at her back (no escape) with wo swords crossed over her chest in a defensive gesture, wearing a blindfold. The only other card more limiting than this is the eight of swords- where the woman is also bound. 

The Two of Swords is the Deniel or Indecision Card. It is a person who is easily overwhelmed and shuts down when their world is out of balance.  When faced with too many challenges this person goes into a period of stasis while they wait for the situation to be resolved. They need to realize that they have the power (sward) at their fingertips to solve almost anything and only need to set down one sword, lift the blindfold and take a step forward. There is no going back.

Melly’s Q= “I want to know if I will have better relationships. “

A= Melly chose the 7 of cups= The “Your Dreams Can Come True” card. The card shows 7 cups floating before your eyes—within reach, and overflowing with treasures such as gold, castles in the sky, and knowledge in the form of a snake—the kundilini. Illusionary success sourrounded by day dreams. You must be practical. You are looking at a number of possibilities right now—too many to make an easy choice. You are like a kid in a candy store. Patience. Use your number two and find balance. You can make your dreams come true by manifesting the reality you want. 

The Cups suit deals with love-happiness, emotion and empathy. 7 is the number of mystical relationships. Melly asked about relationships and drew a double relationships card.  This is validation.

*****

Cass wanted to know his personal Tarot Card.

DOB= June 22= 7 of clubs = 7 of Wands

 

This sessions synchronicity numbers of 2 (22) and 7 are in Cass’s cards. (I often find that in multiple card readings, card grouping in the form of numbers and suits appear.)

 

People who are 7s are sensitive, fithful, intuitive and spiritual.

 

The 7 of Wands is the Success Against Opposition Card. It shows a young man holding a wand in the ready positin to do battle with feet securely planted apart for balance.

 

A person who is a Seven of Wands shows courage, determination and will perservere in the face of challenge. It indicates someone willing to fight for beliefs and willing to stand his or her ground.

 

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Gab 19 wanted to know her personal Tarot Birthday Card.

DOB= Sept. 22= 2 of Spades = 2 of Swards

Gab’s numbers are full of 2s. 2 is balance, duality, and the beginning of division of the Whole; God and man. 22 is the second of the master numbers and symbolizes mastery on the mental plane.

People who are 2s are considerate, cooperative and agreeable. They strive to lead a balanced and harmonious life.

People who are Swords are theoretical, clever and very humanitarian. Swards are the suit of experience from thought challenge and observation.  Swards spend much of their life resolving conflict. Their challeng in life is not to lose sight of the need for higher meaning in the lessons they learn.

The 2 of Swords is the Denial or Indicision card. This card shows a blindfolded woman holding two swords crossed over her breasts in a defensive gesture, with the ocean at her back. There is no retreating.   This person is easily overwhelmed when their world is out of balance. Put down a sword, lift your blindfold and face your reality. You have the means to control it. You have incredible weapons at yur fingertips.

Q=Gab askes for a card about  legal proceedings she is going through with her son’s father. She feels overwhelmed.

She chooses number 17 in the Major Arcana= The Star=This is an Inspiration Card.

This is a beautiful card of a nude female figure kneeling beside the pool of spiritual wisdom pouring water of from two pitchers. One is emptied onto the ground, the other into the pool—The Source. The card tells Gab that naked truth represents unveiled truth and purity. Use the truth in court.  

*****

Kengee wanted to know her Birhday Tarot Card.

DOB= March 2= 6 f Spades= 6 of Swords

 

(The number 2 again appears in the reading.)

 

 People who are 6s seek balance. They are home-loving and dependable. They can be very dreamy and sometimes expect too much from others and life.

 

People who are Swords are clever, theoretical and humanitarian. They ae hard working people with strong wills.

 

The 6 of Swords is the Journey card. It is the picture of a woman and child sitting in a boat being pushed by a ferryman and heading for he far banks of a new life. The six swords (challenges) are stuck in the bottom of the boat and if too heavy can cause prblems in the future by sinking he boat.  Use your clever theoretical mind to be sure ha does not happen.

 

The person who is a 6 of Swords spend much of their life moving away from past troubles and seek new beginnings in life. They have many upheavels and many new beginnings in the form of relatinships and jobs. Journey into a bright future and prosper.  

 

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Life is a Game of Cards: What’s In Your Hand ?


 Part I: Radio Show Beyond the 5 Senses (Aug. 29/2012)

 

This blog is a summery and extension of my radio show Beyond the 5 Senses


 

Tarot cards are associated with mysticism and magic but the original purpose of tarot cards was for playing games. The earliest known use of tarot cards for divination was in Bologna, Italy.

 

Each radio show begins with a protection blessing. If you are reading this blog you may do the same by cocooning yourself in protective mirrored light that only allows that which is of the highest and best to enter into any Tarot information. Everything else is reflected back from whence it came. We wish it so and therefore it is.

 

During the show, I introduce callers to their personal Conventional Playing Card and Tarot Divination Card by using their birthdates. These are then used for readings and dream interpretations.

 

After the show, I post the readings and additional pertinent information that correlates with the reading on my blog. Callers are identified by their name and area code.

Here are their stories, dreams, challenges and triumphs over adversity—and the tarot cards that answered and validated their questions and concerns.

 

Today’s show’s synchronicity was the number 22. Many callers had a birthdate with the number 22 which is the second of the master numbers, the first being 11. The number 22 symbolizes mastery on the mental plane. The basic general personality traits of someone with 22 in their birthdate is the ability to share power on all planes. They tend to have highly developed intuition and a strong understanding of human nature. Unfortunately, they often allow themselves to be misguided in relationships because they don’t rust in their beliefs of that understanding. They can be highly diplomatic.

 

Eric 585also known as The Challenge Guy called in with concerns about life after death.

Q: Can spirits really contact us and how do we know they are telling the truth?

A: Eric did not want to have a card read. He just wanted me to share my proof in the spirit world of Spirit Guides and dreams. So I shared my person story of having prophetic guided dreams that told me I had breast cancer after my doctors missed it three times. These dreams saved my life. I have the medical reports to prove the story and validate the findings.

 

My unique story is also my book SURVIVING TRAUMALAND: The Intuitive Aspects of Healing  www.survivingcancerland.com  It is about female intuition and life-saving prophetic dreams vs scientific medical tests and hospital policies. I am using my story to save lives, one person at a time and heal doctors whose practices are unhealthy due to unsound hospital policies. I learned to win at the hospital policy game that does not favor patients. I have now been cancer free for 13 and 7 years, respectively.

 

I’ve been on many radio shows that can be viewed on my website @ www.survivingcancerland.com  such as The Dr. Pat Show & The Dr. Bernie Siegel Show.

 

       I survived aggressive breast cancer—three times—that was missed by physicians at a Cancer Institute in Boston Massachusetts and the scientific tests on which they relied. However, my dreams, inner guidance/angels and female intuition empowered me with signs, symbols and information to get tests that validated my dreams and found the cancer after three mammograms, blood tests and physicals missed it. I took chemo and radiation therapy after convincing my doctor to do exploratory surgery which found the cancer. 

While most women would be glad to hear that they were healthy and to go home, I knew my doctors words were wrong and advocated for the tests I knew I needed to discover my cancer in order to live. I used my intuition to self-advocate a course of treatment, often against the vehement advice of my doctors, in my healing process. My story is a blind study between doctors and intuition.

 

   The chances of my dreams finding cancer missed by “state of the art medical tests” three times is as lucky as winning the lottery three times in a row. Luck had little to do with it. Divine intervention did. When we are in crisis, we are never alone! We have spirit guides and guardian angels. Their job is to help us fulfill our destiny which I refer to as "Our Celestial Game-Plan."

 

    I survived by self-advocating and used something many in the medical field do not even acknowledge as being real, my innate intuition- Female Instinct! When our instincts conflict with conventional science/testing in the fight against cancer/illness, what can you do to get the treatment you know you need to survive? Meditate, pray and listen for the answers in your dreams.  Believe but validate. Then go out and self-advocate.

We all have spirit guides and guardian angels. We are their job and they take their jobs seriously.

 

A Caller from Southern California wanted t know her personal Birthdate Tarot Card. DOB= March 22 = Queen of Spades= Queen of Wands

Wands are also known as Rods and Staves. It is the tarot Suite that symbolizes creativity, action and passion. Wands cards are energy and growth through rebirth or new beginnings.

 

I there is one word to describe the Queen of Wands it is LOVE—especially love at home.

 

 Southern California is a popular person who is filled with kindness. The Queen of Wands sits upon her thrown with her lack cat at her feet. In some cultures black cats are considered good luck, and in others they are considered bad luck. It is believed that a lady who owns a black cat will have many suitors. The Queen of Wands is a woman of regal bearing that many find attractive.

 

Southern California is honorable, intelligent and friendly. She finds that her friends often ask her advice because it is well worth taking. She is also a loyal confidante who can use her intellect to provide valuable assistance.

 

As the Queen of Wands you have the qualities within yourself that you need to succeed.

Southern California’s question is general: “My immediate life.”

 

She chooses the 8 of Blades- the bondage through betrayal card. This card shows a woman standing bound and blindfolded encircled by eight swords stuck in the sand around her that acts as a barrier to any movement. This person is in a situation that causes her great unhappiness but with the master number of 22 in her cards, she is not without the resources to change matters.

 

She asks for a validation card to focus on the business aspects of the previous immediate life card. She chooses number 21 of the Major Arcana- The World.

The World is the Reward Card. It shows completion and recognition of rewards. Her dreams are about to come true. It is the last card of the Major Arcana and represents balance and support by unseen forces that will interact with her, perhaps her spiritual guides in dreams.  These creative energies will manifest in many ways. Southern California is about to embark on a spiritual journey.

 

Watch for blog part 2 of this this radio show’s readings- Beyond the 5 Senses.