Category: Misc

  • I am not an animal, I’m a human being… or am I?

    Over the years, I’ve notice that people, in general, tend to react to me in various ways. I seem to make many of them uneasy. Some instantly hate me (even if we never spoke) and some just seem to click with me. Not too many seem to be indifference to me. Someone made a comment…

  • Otherkin: Myth or fact?

    In this life’s journey, I’ve come across a lot of people who claim they are not fully human. They are classed as otherkin. That is: a creature that inhabits a human body. There are those who claim to be vampires, gargoyles, dragons, phoenixes and god knows what else. On the surface, it sounds preposterous and…

  • Our children: Possessions or resources?

    Today is a minor rant on how I see too many parents treating their children. It is said the children are our greatest resources.  There’s certainly a lot of truth to that, and like many resources, children tend to get exploited by their parents or caretakers. I’ve not had my own flesh and blood baby…

  • Should we charge for our services or what is nobody took anything? (part 5)

    Asking for payment for a service is easier said than done. Now, I admit, I have a really hard time getting out of the mindset that I should not charge and that it is somehow bad to do so, but really, it’s not if I charge or not, it’s the quality of service that I…

  • Should we charge for our services or make room for my ego. (part 4)

    Now, the original question I posed in the previous entry was: Does accepting money for using our psychic gifts deplete them? I was taught that yes, it certainly does, however after many years of observation, I believe that no, it doesn’t. As mentioned, money is a tool and there is nothing wrong with being paid…

  • Should we charge for our services or putting puppies in a box. (part 2)

    I started this off as a musing on if we should charge for our services, but found it became a little more personal as I explored options. I offer it here to others who face the same dilemmas and welcome any thoughts and suggestions on this subject.  I’ve been on the fence about charging for…

  • Should we charge for our services or does that devalue them? (part 1)

    I started this off as a musing on if we should charge for our services, but found it became a little more personal as I explored options. I offer it here to others who face the same dilemmas and welcome any thoughts and suggestions on this subject.  People have strongly suggested that I should start…

  • Awards and nominations or why am I so damn anal?

    So, I received a nomination for an award. Twice, actually. The first time was by Phoenix Flights. I was flattered, though confused. I wasn’t sure what to do as it appeared that there was no actual award… just nominations. The lovely, Light of Clarity nominated me the second time, so I decided to go try and work out…

  • Healing Depression Series: Bach Flower Remedies (BFR) – Are they a placebo? part 4 or do animals know the difference between placebo and the real thing?

      Are they a placebo? Part 4 Over the years, I have used the remedies with great success, which would pretty much suggest that they are not a placebo. I thought I’d share some compelling examples. One day, my mother’s two year old dog suddenly collapsed and went limp for no apparent reason.  She carried…

  • Empath series: My empathy goes to the dogs.

    In January 2013, I had, what was to me, a rather intense experience. My partner asked me if I wanted to go out to the movies with her. It was a midday session, and within walking distance. I thought about it, and felt this overwhelming sense of anxiety. I couldn’t identify the cause, though. It was odd.…

  • Old dog, new tricks for longevity.

    Longevity in dogs. Large dogs are prone to health problems. I’m told that the majority don’t live past 11 or 12 years of age. It’s rare to get to 13 and above. Today our Doberman, Jerry, celebrates his 14th birthday, and he’s not doing too badly. Yes, he’s slowed down a lot, but he still…