Feather Symbolism

For the last year, feathers have been a symbol I have looked for when I needed a sign. Once I even came upon a dumpster full of feathers and angel wings, but that is a story for another time.

Yesterday after a particularly stressful morning, I came upon a pink feather in a parking lot. It was such a message of hope, healing, and the presence of angels that I immediately felt loved and supported.

Later in the day, I was sitting at the kitchen table on my computer and heard a thud. I sat up immediately and saw a small yellow bird sitting on my deck, obviously stunned after hitting the door. While I was worried about him, I also saw that he had left two small yellow feathers. Soon after, he blinked a few times and flew away. Although I did not want any harm to come to this creature, I also thanked him for leaving me the gift of his yellow feathers.

The specific color of the feather you find also has great meaning. Here is a great website listing feather meanings.

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Tea for Tuesdays

Some favorite tea-related Etsy finds…

How amazing is this? A perfect combination for tea and literature lovers during the Halloween season. Find it here.

Mmmm, make-your-own chai! Love this, find it here.

For any matcha lovers, this bowl is perfect! Find it here.

So cute! Find it here.

A unique and beautiful tea bowl. Find it here.

Okay, so I have a few things to add to my Amazon wishlist today : )

Enjoy!

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A Sunday Morning Card Reading

I love doing an oracle card reading for myself when I am facing a particular issue, or even when I just want to know the energy trends surrounding me. This morning after a peaceful meditation, I pulled cards from the Angel Answers deck by Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine.

The cards I got were: Big, happy Changes, It’s Up to You, Success, Helpful People, Yes, and Ask for Help from Others. When I pull cards for myself, I also believe that they are world energies. The cards in my reading also apply to anyone who might be reading this blog post.

Basically, have hope, you will be successful, ask for and accept the help that comes to you because nothing big is accomplished in isolation. And remember, it’s up to you! You have free will on this journey through life. What do you want most? What is your soul calling for you to do, be, or become? You can do it!

Happy Sunday Everyone!

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Intuitive Journaling

I have often written about journaling on this blog. However, I have recently transitioned to automatic writing for about 20 minutes every morning. This has allowed me to tap into a higher guidance system. Rather than writing about problems or fears I am having, I pose a question, connect with my higher self, and allow myself to write down the wisdom that comes to me. I have found this to be both empowering and healing, as it allows me to step out of my day-to-day story and into a higher perspective.

This morning I sat in my meditation corner, listening to healing music, wrapped in a cozy blanket. I had trouble sleeping last night because a lot was on my mind. A project I am involved in is taking longer than I had hoped to get off the ground, and there is a lot up in the air. Instead of harping on this story, I wrote this:

What is the potential for you, if you were able to see the future as something that could be known–that there are many probable future destinations. You have the power to choose which outcome you would most like to see. The outcome you would like should be focused on solely for it to come into physical manifestation. You can draw pictures, create a vision board, and ask to see this for the highest good. When you think of how to serve others, your power increases significantly. It you were to focus on numbers and money, people would sense your fear and stay far away. But, when you focus on service and affirm that you will receive more than enough to meet your needs, all will be done in Divine Timing.

Much more empowering than a whiny journal entry about money!

If you happen to be in the area, I’m giving a workshop on Intuitive Journaling at Terraloka Wellness in Kent, CT on October 11th. Comment below if you’d like to join!

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Hello Again!

It has been almost exactly a year since I last posted on SpiritualiTea. Although there have been many changes, my overall mission has remained the same: to offer a warm, safe space to explore spirituality (with tea).

What has been going on for me? Well, I became a life coach (yay!), began doing professional intuitive readings, left my job…more on that in a later post. I’m currently living life on my terms and have never felt happier, or more inspired! I began creating other blogs that I thought would perhaps express my new self, but in the end I’ve come back to SpiritualiTea as my home.

I’m excited to begin posting here again with a new voice and renewed passion.

There will be book suggestions, helpful resources, musings on my own spiritual life, and of course tea!

I also have a new feature: I will soon be venturing into the video podcasting world, and I hope to take you along with me! Each week I will post a new video providing an intuitive reading for the coming week’s energies. Grab a cup of tea and sit down with me on Sunday morning to find out what the week will bring for you.

Finally, I have two exciting offerings: the first is an online course that trains you to be a SpiritualiTea Facilitator in your community. Learn how to start a group, keep it going, gain members, find friends, and make a little extra money along the way!

Second, I am offering private intuitive readings by phone or Skype. I would love to get to know you and offer clear, accurate, empowering guidance on any challenges you are currently facing.

It feels good to be back.

Peace,
Shannon

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I AM

Recently on OWN Oprah began a Lifeclass series with renowned pastor Joel Osteen. They discussed the meaning of “I am,” and the different ways we use and misuse these sacred words throughout the day. Why are these words sacred? “I am” is, in fact, another name for God. When we say “I am tired,” or “I am worthless,” we are actually saying that God is tired or worthless, which of course cannot be true. Although physically we may feel tired, or our egos may tell us that we are worthless, the truth is that we are none of those things because we are each manifestations of God.

Whatever we call ourselves, we call into being. When we say that we are tired, what do we become? More tired! Try to reverse the words you use to describe yourself. Perhaps you are feeling sad. Instead of saying “I am happy” (which would deny your feelings and probably not ring true), state “I am moving through my sadness into a state of joy.” Feel your vibration change as you say these words to yourself.

If you haven’t checked out Super Soul Sunday or any of Oprah’s lifeclasses, I suggest you do so; they are amazing and accessible! On the East coast it airs at 9 PM, but check your local listings.

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Giving Back

With such busy schedules it is often hard to find time in our lives to give back. I love to volunteer but in the past couple of years I have not organized my schedule in a way that would allow time for it. However, I have recently felt called to volunteer again, and in a surprising place: hospice. At one point in my life I volunteered in a nursing home and found it to be difficult to see the elderly so lonely a lot of the time or suffering physically. So why do I feel called to volunteer with my local hospice? Perhaps because I have been coming to terms with loss myself and understanding more deeply that death is a transition, not an ending. I have been resisting this call for about three weeks, not sharing it with anyone and barely dwelling on it. It seems that everywhere I turn, though, hospice is being mentioned. So I have finally come face to face with this calling. I am absolutely terrified of it, but I also feel like it’s exactly what I want to do. These conflicting feelings are, ironically, my cue that something is right for me. The biggest steps are usually the scariest, and also the most healing. I have decided to give my local hospice residence a call tomorrow morning to inquire about volunteer positions!

Have you ever volunteered with a hospice residence? If so, what was your experience like?

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