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	<title>Reverend Lois Cheney: Psychic Counselor/Teacher/Healer &#187; psychic development</title>
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		<title>PERMISSION?&#8230;GRANTED!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I am giving you a very special gift. I am printing for you the personal permission slip you were given when you entered this lifetime. It says: “In this moment and now and forever you are granted the unending right to be and express that very special, unique, unusual individual you were born to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I am giving you a very special gift. I am printing for you the personal permission slip you were given when you entered this lifetime. It says: “In this moment and now and forever you are granted the unending right to be and express that very special, unique, unusual individual you were born to be.” Now I must ask you: Are you willing to use that right?</p>
<p>Just as no two snowflakes are alike, you are not like any other person on this earth or possibly any other life form in the cosmos. It is your own individuality that is your gift. You are special and important. I applaud all your differences.</p>
<p>Somewhere deep inside you lives a power filled urging to carve your own path, to pull away from whatever anyone else thinks you should or ought to do. Your soul pushes you to express your uniqueness, to take chances by acting on your wildest ideas.</p>
<p>Oh, yes, you may have goals and objectives that are similar to the ideas of others, but your way of accomplishment will never be the same. Your methods will not be identical to those of anyone else. You were born to shine in your own way. None of you are clones.</p>
<p>Why is this so important? Because by acknowledging your unique desires and abilities you are shedding the inhibiting guidelines you have absorbed or inherited from family, friends or coworkers. This letting go of past instructions will allow you to finally fully actuate the life that your soul intended from your birth. By projecting the truth of who you are into your life, you may lose a friend or two but I promise you will attract others who see and appreciate the light and love that you are.</p>
<p>Going along with mass thought, following the majority or the crowd will not make you happy. It is not only O.K. to use the road less traveled, the belief system less used, it is necessary. Each of you must carve your own path by following the urging of your heart. When you feel joy pour over you like a warm shower you are pursuing exactly what you need to do regardless of anyone else’s opinion or reaction.</p>
<p>Because you are individual, one of a kind, there is no single plan, no one way for gaining those experiences and that education for which you came to earth, for which you incarnated to be here at this particular time in the planet’s evolution. “One size” does not now and never will “fit all”.</p>
<p>Do you have day dreams or night visions that tug at your heart, dreams that beg you to follow them? Do not let them get away for lack of your attention. Write down your desires. Maybe you feel they are impossible or impractical but do not let them get away.</p>
<p>If your dreams are important enough to stir your soul, imagination and emotion, they are important enough to keep. Those dreams can be Spirit’s way of giving you directions, allowing you to attain resonance with your soul. What does not work today may well work tomorrow. Just acknowledging the desires of your heart can magnetize your personal energy to draw others to help you. Writing those heartfelt desires in a journal brings them energy and life.</p>
<p>As a psychic, I offer Dream Work as well as Intuitive</p>
<p>Development classes from time to time. I design all of those classes to be as much fun and games as possible simply because people seem to learn much faster in that kind of format. Why study dreams? Why push toward intuitive development? Because if you become more aware of the inner essence or truth of what is happening within you and around you, you can make more life affirming choices.</p>
<p>I believe too many of us go through life holding back our words and thoughts for fear of offending someone with our beliefs or saying something too “far out.” Much to my daughter’s embarrassment, I have a habit of striking up a conversation about anything most anywhere. One night when we were entertaining I asked our guests “Have any of you ever seen a U.F.O.?” I could almost feel my daughter sink into the carpet. But that question started a very lively and interesting conversation.</p>
<p>Let me tell you about my trip to Walmart the other day. This story has nothing to do with guides, angels and masters or even the meaning of life but here it is anyway. I had just walked in the back door of Walmart when I noticed this little curly haired older lady with an empty shopping cart. She was leaning just a bit on a small cane. Without meaning to I began to laugh so hard I nearly turned inside out.</p>
<p>Naturally she turned to look at me. I touched her lightly on one shoulder and said “I just can’t help it. I got the funniest idea in my mind that I was going to grab your cart and run down the aisle with you chasing me. I would never do such a thing and I can’t imagine why I even thought it! I must be tired to get so silly.” By that time we were both laughing till people began to stare. She said, “Worse than that, I wouldn’t have been able to catch you!”</p>
<p>I like to think that both of us felt a little lighter after all that fun. I smile every time I think about it. We tend to take everything in life so seriously that once in a while we just need a little comic relief.</p>
<p>To some degree all of us are the product of those “rights and wrongs” we learned in childhood. Our parents with their beliefs and understanding did the best they could to guide us but as adults we need to look carefully at those early rules and judgments that may no longer serve us. We need to acknowledge something as basic as it is alright to talk to strangers.</p>
<p>In still another realm of influence we may be tempted to “fall in line” with our friends or co-workers ideas of what is right for us when what we really need is to learn to listen to our soul’s directions.</p>
<p>To illustrate our tendency to do the so called right or expected thing, let me tell you about my cat Festus. I had just moved with my adopted alley cat, Festus, to a new home in Austin, Texas. I was worried that he would become disoriented in the neighborhood so I bought a little harness and attached him with a chain on the patio under the shade of the roof. I intended to keep him tied for maybe three days until he could understand that this was his new home.</p>
<p>All went well for a couple of days. I kept him fed, watered and shaded. Then on day number three I came out to pet him and there was no Festus, just a harness and a chain. I immediately started searching the neighborhood and spotted him a few blocks down the street. When I called to him he ran the opposite direction. I thought that was the end of that.</p>
<p>However, when I got back to the house there he was, sitting right beside his harness and chain pretending he was still attached. How smart are animals? I have to wonder though if his behavior wasn’t akin to something we do. We break away from some of the old learned behaviors that no longer fit and then, out of comfort or familiarity, we go right back.</p>
<p>Perhaps unconsciously, we feel the need to conform to the patterns that our family or friends have created for us. Most folks have a tendency to resist change. Those people we are close to may be more content with their perceptions of us if we are willing to be predictable. They may be happier if what they have decided to be true about us remains static. In many cases, they prefer it if we will stay in the little identity box they have created for us.</p>
<p>Is it any wonder that we tend to have communication challenges with our relationships when we understand things so differently? Working with your own intuition, sharpening your inner awareness can be a communication tool and blessing. Strengthened intuition absolutely will improve your understanding of others in your life, but equally important, it will help you to understand your own actions and motivations.</p>
<p>I am reminded of one of the Carlos Castaneda books. In it his mentor and teacher, Don Juan, tells Carlos, “You must lose your personal history.” Carlos says he can’t do that. He has earned this degree, he has had this experience. But Don Juan insists, telling him he has to be who he is today, this minute.</p>
<p>I believe that is what each of us must do. Yes, our past has brought us to this day, our current level of understanding, but we cannot live from or in the past. We need to be the new “this minute” us, this “now” us with all our new ideas, understanding and concepts.  It is definitely o.k. to be different! It is right that you and only you should select your current path and ideas.</p>
<p>Embrace change. Welcome it in your life. It is only through change that you can move forward. Look at your own life from a different point of view. Ask yourself questions! Who or what is center stage in your life today? Is there reciprocity in this situation or are you bleeding away all your energy. Does this activity or relationship fill you with joy or emptiness?</p>
<p>Sometimes that which was on center stage in your life needs to be loved from a distance or moved to the curb!</p>
<p>Each of you has a soul that is always prompting you to move forward, to accomplish. It urges you from your heart to be as much as you can be, to use your special gifts and talents.</p>
<p>Listen to that warm, urging heart emotion. If you are able to perceive that heart and soul wisdom with greater understanding and give it your full attention, you will find the way to access a more fulfilling joy and flow in your life.</p>
<p>How can you know if you are on your LIFE PATH? I have the question so many times in my work as a counselor. Fortunately, you have been given the measuring stick or tool to use for just such a question. When the path your are on, the work you are doing is so much a part of you that minutes and hours spent in that endeavor mean nothing, you have found it. When you never bother to look at a clock because you are doing what you love, you are on your path. When your heart sings and your spirit soars, you have found IT!</p>
<p>Being your authentic self, finding your way to your special destination may not happen in an instant. No matter how long it takes, your dedication to the journey will be an inspiration to others. Each step along the way is a learning experience.</p>
<p>Develop the gifts and the talents that you have. Work with those occupations or goals that draw you in and will not let you go. No one person can decide for you what your life is about. Not your closest friend, not your parents, not your spouse can ever know the intimate details of what makes you special.</p>
<p>Be proud of your individuality and make the best use of it. You are important to this earth and all of her inhabitants. No one can make the contribution you came here to make. Believe in yourself and step forward with confidence.</p>
<p>I am always ready to help you with any of your life challenges and questions. Call today for your private counseling appointment. I welcome you to my Sarasota, Florida studio or to a telephone session. In either case I will give you a cassette tape of your reading for your later review. Be sure to ask about chakra clearings with sound, color and crystals and private intuitive development lessons.</p>
<p>Reverend Lois Cheney, (941)961-2783 or RevLois@gmail.com</p>
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		<title>IS JOY YOUR BIRTHRIGHT?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lois</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was just two weeks ago this coming Sunday through an unexpected invitation I found myself teaching one of my favorite workshops on the east coast of Florida. That workshop that I offer from time to time is my introduction to extra sensory development, just a taste of the way or path to psychic development. [...]]]></description>
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<p>It was just two weeks ago this coming Sunday through an unexpected invitation I found myself teaching one of my favorite workshops on the east coast of Florida. That workshop that I offer from time to time is my introduction to extra sensory development, just a taste of the way or path to psychic development.</p>
<p>As usual I brought boxes of “tools” with me that I use to keep the focus of attendees. I set up my easel and flip chart. All was going according to plan as we worked our way through the exercises both mental and physical. I spoke of my own early and sometimes laughable experiences with spirits and apparitions.</p>
<p>Then something unusual happened. I flipped to the next illustration on the chart. It was a simple outline of a heart. In the center of the heart in rose colored crayon was the word <em>JOY. </em>One woman jumped up from her chair and said “I like that!</p>
<p>I do love effusive people. Her energy was a real boost to most everyone. Hers was certainly a positive exclamation but not the end of the reactions to the drawing of the heart and “Joy” from the rest of the class.</p>
<p>No one else commented aloud regarding the particular drawing but it was the varied energies the others were emitting that surprised me. There were a few nods of agreement and then…</p>
<p>With some of the students there seemed to be a distrust of the word itself as if it contained some sort of threat perhaps could not be accepted or counted on to be positive. One of the participants actually recoiled as if in fear. Is it possible that someone could be afraid of going beyond being surface happy, of accessing joy in depth? If that were so what could be the reason?</p>
<p>To figure out this puzzle I began considering where joy comes from, where it originates. Certainly joy is more than mere pleasure. It has a depth beyond pleasure. The deep upwelling emotion of joy resonates throughout the body and mind. I dare          say true joy is a soul promoted emotion.</p>
<p>Perhaps it comes and goes quickly or only occasionally as we move through our lives. But to truly live joy each day every day one would have to have a deep sense of gratitude not only for his own life but for every person and situation in his life.</p>
<p>How could that thankfulness or gratitude be brought forward? Can we create it at will?</p>
<p>It is certain that life is full of changes and surprises, some pleasant, some not so pleasant. Could it be that you and I are capable of making a conscious decision to be thankful for all our varied situations, people and events? Could we suspend ego-led judgment long enough to be thankful for all our experiences whether filled with tears or laughter? And if we stuck by that mental decision to be grateful in all things could we perhaps invite more joy into our hearts and lives?</p>
<p>At that point in my analyzing I began to realize that Joy and Unconditional Love were inseparable. They are two halves of one thing. If Joy were accessed one would have to be at least at that moment in a state of loving and accepting everything and everyone just as they are. That state of being in unconditional love and acceptance might be all too brief but it would seem that it naturally coexists at the moment when Joy is flooding the heart.</p>
<p>To go a step further is it possible then that the only healing tool we would ever need is found in being unconditionally loving and accepting of ourselves and others? Could love filled joy be the one medicine that would take away any of our distress or disease?</p>
<p>That idea brought me right back to the person in my class that appeared to be literally afraid of Joy. Now I know from experience that some people will cling to their illnesses because that particular disease or condition is providing some sort of benefit in their lives.</p>
<p>The discomfort may be giving them the attention they crave from another person. Holding on to that distress may be their reason for not attempting some task that they do not want to pursue. Whatever the reason for not accepting their own healing, they continuing to hold on to that ailment because it provides what they, on some level of consciousness, believe is necessary in their lives.</p>
<p>Following that reasoning, if Joy were to be a part of their daily living, the disease that has been their rock, their saving grace, their focal point might be taken away. Loosing that kind of stability, however questionable the logic, would certainly be reason enough to fear the dynamic healing arrival of Joy coupled with the unconditional love of self and others.</p>
<p>There is of course another possibility. Perhaps the real fear is that the beautiful flooding of Joy into and from the heart is all too temporary. Perhaps the fear is that when that Joy is not present or seems inaccessible the emotions and stability will go into free fall.</p>
<p>From time to time we all suffer through the ups and downs of emotion but we do not live in fear of a total downward spiral just because life does not conform to our idea of perfect. Most of us have learned the real benefits of keep our “sunny side up”. Good thoughts, good emotions, bring good results.</p>
<p>My response to the thought that Joy is too temporary is to suggest that each of us begin at once to carve a reliable path to Joy. I suggest we find a way to access or create Joy in our lives. For instance, we all need the feeling and knowledge that our lives are supported by Spirit. Because that is true let us begin to reassure ourselves daily that we are made of the divine Light and Love of Spirit. Reinforce our own worthiness throughout the day.</p>
<p>Cause yourself to become aware, to feel that Light and Love lifting you, guiding you from one moment to the next. Remind yourself daily that you are Light, you are Love. Do this and thankfulness, love and all pervasive Joy will become your way of life.</p>
<p>The original question I asked myself was “Is Joy your birthright?” I can now say I believe that it is but like any gift or talent or ability Joy has to be accepted, appreciated and above all used. Joy is that state of expanding love and acceptance. Accessing the Joy that is naturally yours will change your life and the lives of all those whom you touch.</p>
<p>My personal joy is found in helping others to fully actuate their lives. My pleasure comes from seeing my clients successfully pursue the life path of their design. If I can help you with any life questions or directions call or e-mail me, Reverend Lois Cheney for your private clairvoyant reading.</p>
<p>I now offer individually designed and personalized one-on-one intuitive development lessons. All work is completely confidential and you will have a cassette recording of your counseling session for your later review.</p>
<p>Reverend Lois Cheney Telephone: (941) 961-2783 or</p>
<p>E-Mail: RevLois@gmail.com</p>
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		<title>PERSONAL INTUITIVE DEVELOPMENT SERIES</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lois</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every day life flows much more smoothly when you are able to access your personal intuition for big and small decisions alike. Knowing what will work to resolve a challenge and what will result in an unpleasant stumbling block makes all the difference. Each one of us is born with the ability to “tune in” [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every day life flows much more smoothly when you are able to access your personal intuition for big and small decisions alike. Knowing what will work to resolve a challenge and what will result in an unpleasant stumbling block makes all the difference.</p>
<p>Each one of us is born with the ability to “tune in” to situations and people. The difference is that some of us have brought that ability forward, worked with it and encouraged its growth.</p>
<p>If you are reading this I believe you are a person who is motivated to fully actualize your own life. In fact you most likely sense that you have a particular life path that is uniquely your own.</p>
<p>I encourage you to contact me for an individually designed four-part series of Personalized Intuitive Development. I bring my 30+ years of experience in psychic counseling, teaching and investigation to serve your needs and goals.</p>
<p>The four sessions are given by me, one lesson each week, over the period of a month in my Sarasota Florida studio. The instruction is completely private and confidential. Each lesson is constructed to meet your personal desires and talents.</p>
<p>Reverend Lois Cheney (941) 961-2783</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sarasota-psychic-medium.com/">www.Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com</a> E-Mail: RevLois@gmail.com</p>
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		<title>EVERY ‘LITTLE’ THING YOU DO!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lois</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, every ‘little’ activity you engage in, every ‘little’ thing you do you have the power to expand with energy and intent to serve ‘double duty’. Suppose it is time for exercise. For your body’s sake you go outdoors for a walk or jog. Instead of plugging your ears with your earphones to listen to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, every ‘little’ activity you engage in, every ‘little’ thing you do you have the power to expand with energy and intent to serve ‘double duty’.</p>
<p>Suppose it is time for exercise. For your body’s sake you go outdoors for a walk or jog. Instead of plugging your ears with your earphones to listen to your personal music mix, try hearing all the various sounds and seeing all the diverse sights of nature. </p>
<p>Immerse yourself in the life essence of birds, trees and flowers. Hear the crickets; see the dew on the leaves. Do you sense a misty aura of life around all things? Bring yourself to focus on the now moment. Mother Earth gladly sends you healing of mind, body and spirit if you care to absorb it.</p>
<p>Being at peace in nature can allow you to access your highest creativity. New ideas and better ways of living begin to flow in with ease. Inspiration is everywhere. As action is called for it takes on a new grace and purpose.</p>
<p>Do you prepare meals for yourself or friends? In the midst of all that chopping, cooking and arranging where are your thoughts? Are you adding special life enhancing energies to the food and the kitchen? If not, why not? </p>
<p>You have access to all the energy you could ever need. Use that ability of yours to channel energy into the most positive vibrations for yourself and others. The rewards may very well surprise you.</p>
<p>A simple thing like taking a morning or evening shower or tub bath can be much more than physical cleaning. Bless the water. Put your mind on the power of the water. See it refreshing your total energy. </p>
<p>Think of the water as removing all miss-qualified energies of your own or those unwanted attachments that you might have accumulated. Know that as that water leaves you, winding its way down the drain and making its way back to the earth, it will be recycled and refreshed.</p>
<p>I recall a dear friend of mine, a Unity Minister in Illinois, used this principle of ‘double duty’ very well! It was back in the days when as housewives we actually ironed husbands’ shirts. I think now everything is wash and wear. </p>
<p>Anyhow, when my friend Dona would iron her husband’s shirts (a job she really did not like) she would see his back, shoulders and arms filled with fresh energy and healing to carry him through the day. What a gift to someone she loved.</p>
<p>If you begin really paying attention to each activity through your day I am certain you will come upon a number of new ideas to turn ‘little’ things into meaningful adventures in Spirit.</p>
<p>You want to live your life fully following your personal path. Because that is true you may have questions about some of your life challenges. My work is bringing answers from your personal guides, teachers and angels to help you actualize your life in depth.</p>
<p>Call today for your personal and confidential psychic reading appointment. I will help you in my Florida studio or by telephone. Do inquire about my 4-part private intuitive lessons. I am Reverend Lois Cheney, RevLois@gmail.com or (941)961-2783</p>
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		<title>ACCESSING LIFE AT DEPTH</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing in life is as little or insignificant as it may sometimes seem. Every little thing has more to it. Every “thing” is alive with energy and has depth far beyond its surface. If you wish to amplify your intuition for any purpose, if you wish to cull any wisdom from surface knowledge, then you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing in life is as little or insignificant as it may sometimes seem. Every little thing has more to it. Every “thing” is alive with energy and has depth far beyond its surface. If you wish to amplify your intuition for any purpose, if you wish to cull any wisdom from surface knowledge, then you must decide to never discard any visual or auditory or sense perception of any kind. In other words pay attention to all your sensory input.</p>
<p>Extra sensory perception has such a wide range of benefits. It can be used to determine appropriate answers to your personal health questions. It has great value in understanding relationships. Intuition can keep you from taking actions with upsetting consequences and guide you instead to better choices. </p>
<p>Training your intuition is not as difficult as it might appear. This effort at extra sensory perception begins by being fully present in the exact moment you find yourself. Step out of any mental day dream and be here now.</p>
<p>What does this entail? Why don’t we try something? Using this approach, while you read these words, the pink rose you are receiving from me just now as a mental projection is not just colored pink.<br />
Use your imagination. Look closely. The rose is a mottling of many colors. Is there a touch of white? Perhaps just a whisper of a deeper red hue at its center is showing itself.</p>
<p>Immerse yourself in the life and quality of the rose. Hold the rose in your hand. Yes it is soft but feel the texture of each petal. Can you feel its frequency, its vibration touching your palm, your fingers?</p>
<p>Your special rose does not just smell sweet. It combines a range of fragrances. Fragrance is a vibration. Is it possible that you could hear this fragrance in addition to smelling it? In this moment the rose is performing its special life dance just for you. Appreciate its special contribution to this moment in time.</p>
<p>Each one of us possess special sensing capabilities. Each excel more in one method of discovery than another. As you work with your own abilities you might discover that hearing is your most accurate and acute sense. Others might find that their inner “knowing” is always available and gives reliable information. And still others will gain much through their hands and sense of touch.</p>
<p>Whatever way gives you the best result, use it. At the same time, try working with other aspects of your intuition. You may find it quite easy to incorporate several of your sensing talents for even better results.</p>
<p>Keep a written record of your own experiments with perception to encourage yourself as you move forward. You will gain confidence and precision with just a little practice. Don’t forget to give yourself a big pat on the back when you get it right!</p>
<p>This Saturday, October 3rd, I will be offering “Psychic Play” a workshop. It is an interactive experience with a lot of smiles, giggles and laughs. I offer you an assortment of easy to use tools for intuitive development. I know that whether you have a lot of experience with the paranormal or none you will benefit!</p>
<p>The workshop will be held at the Church of the Angels, 2269 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL from 1 to 4pm this Saturday, October 3rd. You are invited to participate. The cost is only $35.</p>
<p>I am Reverend Lois Cheney, clairvoyant and trance medium. I invite you to bring any question and as many questions as you wish. All readings are cassette recorded for your later review. Each appointment is strictly private and confidential. I will read for you in my Sarasota Florida studio or by telephone. Call today: (941)961-2783 E-Mail: RevLois@gmail.com. </p>
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		<title>ENERGY CALLING</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have one or two books that are your favorites, books that through the years have become like old friends? If you do you will understand how I feel about one particular book in my library. In years past I have read my special book cover to cover. Now from time to time I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have one or two books that are your favorites, books that through the years have become like old friends? If you do you will understand how I feel about one particular book in my library.</p>
<p>In years past I have read my special book cover to cover. Now from time to time I pick it up and simply open it to any random page or chapter to see how those words and ideas might apply to my life today. </p>
<p>The book I am referencing is “Living in Balance” by Joel and Michelle Levey. I do not remember how it came into my hands about six or seven years ago. All I know for sure is that I treasure it. It is dog eared and well underlined not by me but by the previous reader. Nearly every page has hand drawn stars and notes in the margin placed there by an unknown reader.</p>
<p>I decided a week or so ago that considering the condition of the book perhaps I should buy a new copy for my book collection and give the old one to someone who might appreciate it as I have. I ordered a fresh copy from Amazon and soon it arrived at my door. </p>
<p>Although the new book was a hardback book rather than paper, in every other way it was identical. It contained the same number of pages, the same words, sentences and chapters, even the publication date was the same 1998. The only apparent difference was that it was free of notes, stars and underlining.</p>
<p>The new book did not attract me. I wasn’t drawn to it. Since other than being in pristine condition this new book was the same collection of words and ideas, why did I refuse to pick it up and read it? It took me awhile to realize the underlying difference.</p>
<p>The former book owner or reader, whoever he or she was, had filled that first copy of mine with loving appreciative energy. It was as if I had not only owned a book full of wisdom but a true treasure filled with a second confirming opinion. </p>
<p>The new book simply had not been imbued with that same intensely warm energy. It felt like a poor copy rather than an original.</p>
<p>Why am I telling you this little story? The reason is that I have observed many times you and I can be motivated by strong energies that we are not consciously aware of. We don’t recognize the source of the energies and mistakenly assume they are ours. </p>
<p>As we move through our days mindfulness or a deeper awareness of the moment can help us to act upon and inculcate only the personally appropriate energies. </p>
<p>My thought is this: All of us can benefit greatly by accessing and amplifying our natural intuitive abilities. If we care enough to work with our own extra sensory perceptions, we will make wiser choices. </p>
<p>If we will take the time to look below the surface of any relationship or occurrence we can become users of more appropriate action as opposed to users of automatic and sometimes erroneous reaction. You know that when we quickly and spontaneously react we are usually allowing someone or some situation to control us.</p>
<p>I believe that most people who seriously approach the amplification of their own intuitive or psychic abilities are looking for a surer pathway to access the wisdom of their own high self, guides and teachers. The pursuit of your own God given perceptions can only lead you to a smoother more accomplished flow of life.</p>
<p>Do not limit yourself by using only the rational approach to daily living. Why should you take such a limited way when all the highest information is available to you? Your guides, your teachers and your angels are continually standing by awaiting your call. </p>
<p>I urge you to contact your guides, masters, teachers and angels. Contact them often with your concerns, your questions, your plans. Above all contact them with gratitude, with genuine thankfulness. That inner energy of gratitude is not for their benefit but for yours.</p>
<p>When you approach anything with an attitude of thankfulness, gratitude for everything in your life, all doors swing wide for you. Your good comes rushing in to meet you.</p>
<p>When you seek the bigger picture, the deeper understanding, your life path will widen and expand. In response to your efforts the Light comes on and brightens both metaphorically and energetically. Your own unique way of spiritual growth and service unfolds. </p>
<p>I am Reverend Lois Cheney your Sarasota Florida Psychic Medium. I encourage you to call for your private counseling appointment. All your questions are important and can be answered with the help of your personal guides and teachers. If you would like messages from departed loved ones, as a medium I will be happy to bring those to you.</p>
<p>All readings are completely confidential. You will be given a cassette recording of your session for later review. You can come to my Florida studio or your reading is available and equally accurate by telephone. </p>
<p>Call today. Reverend Lois Cheney (941)961-2783</p>
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		<title>MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday evening, August 15th, I was volunteering for the Make A Wish Foundation at the Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida. The foundation was raising funds for their many sponsorships of the wishes of critically ill children. The event was called a &#8220;Bridal Bash&#8221;. There were so many wonderful members of the community freely offering [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saturday evening, August 15th, I was volunteering for the Make A Wish Foundation at the Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida. The foundation was raising funds for their many sponsorships of the wishes of critically ill children. The event was called a &#8220;Bridal Bash&#8221;.</p>
<p>There were so many wonderful members of the community freely offering their time and talents for this charitable organization. What an evening: music, food, fashion models, coiffures and makeup services, jewelry displays&#8230;it was all so beautiful and lively.</p>
<p>For my contribution I offered 5 to 10 minute psychic readings and gave numerous personal messages. The guests kept me very busy answering all kinds of questions! Everyone had a great time!</p>
<p>Thank you Make A Wish. I was honored to be asked to give to your generous group.</p>
<p>My vocation is helping others with their personal life challenges. I am available for private counseling sessions in my Sarasota Florida studio or by telephone. I encourage clients to come with all their questions. </p>
<p>Many times those questions may cover life path direction, relationship difficulties, employment, desirable home locations or much more esoteric needs.</p>
<p>As a medium I can channel messages and answers from your deceased loved ones. I can contact your personal guides and teachers. If you have past life concerns, that too can be examined and understood.</p>
<p>As a healing channel I am often asked to do personal energy clearing and chakra alignment as well as home energy clearing to create a more hospitable living space.</p>
<p>The first week in October I will offer my intuitive development workshop called &#8220;Psychic Play&#8221; It contains a number of really fun tools for accessing your personal extra sensory perception. Working toward intuitive understanding with a group builds strong energy for your individual progress!</p>
<p>For more information about my work, for your personal confidential reading or other energy applications call:</p>
<p>Reverend Lois Cheney, 941-961-2783 or e-mail RevLois@gmail.com. (All readings are tape recorded for your later review at home.) </p>
<p>I am your Sarasota Florida psychic.</p>
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		<title>HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR INTUITION?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR INTUITION? Those flashes of insight that we all have, are you using yours? Exactly when and how can extra sensory perception be trusted? How can you determine the origin of those sudden impulses that urge a change in your plans or direction? What is the source of the information? Can you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR INTUITION?</p>
<p>Those flashes of insight that we all have, are you using yours? Exactly when and how can extra sensory perception be trusted? </p>
<p>How can you determine the origin of those sudden impulses that urge a change in your plans or direction?  What is the source of the information? Can you rely on it? </p>
<p>Do you want more in depth understanding of your world? Would intuitive development be of use to you in your day-to-day living? If the best information was always available to you, would you be willing to use it?</p>
<p>Understandably many of my students push to amplify their native intuitive abilities in order to gain a closer rapport with their guides and teachers. If you can clearly hear the advice offered by your personal masters, high self and angels, life path decisions become not only obvious but increasingly accurate as well.  </p>
<p>Following such high level wisdom is sure to put you on an upward soul activating path. That wise direction can assist you to circumnavigate many of the usual earth bound pitfalls.</p>
<p>As your reception of Spirit transmissions increases in clarity you have the opportunity to ask for and receive increasing help for all your activities. Help is close by and continuously available. </p>
<p>When you or I plot a course of action using only our ego or rationale as a guide, there is no guarantee of the desired results. If instead, we seek a higher level of wisdom, the odds of success are greatly magnified. Why not choose to improve the quality of our lives by using all of our inner plane friends and abilities? </p>
<p>When I teach workshops aimed at psychic activation I find that each student has slightly different reasons for pursuing inner development. Nevertheless the vast majority simply want to be able to see below the surface of their experiences and interactions with others. In other words they feel that if they can understand the motivations that are present in their relationships, there is a greater possibility of harmony.</p>
<p>Some of those troublesome relationships that need investigating or smoothing may occur in the work place. It may be the need to feel what is really being conveyed between boss and employee. It may be the desire to understand what would please a buyer/consumer as opposed to what he or she is verbalizing.</p>
<p>When I sold real estate years ago I found that many times that buyers would tell me what they believed they wanted or needed but would buy something completely different. They did not consciously set out to lie, they simply were not fully aware of the kind of property that would truly satisfy some particular inner need or longing. My ability to see below the surface of their needs helped me to make sales I would have lost otherwise.</p>
<p>Often where friction is being encountered in personal relationships the point of disagreement has little to do with the real problem. Dealing with nothing more than the surface conflict, just the obvious appearance, is doomed to failure. </p>
<p>In any argument or difference of opinion, much of the source of discord many times lies well below the surface. Intuitive listening can be the best approach to uncovering the truth and finding the true origins of the discord.</p>
<p>I remind you that there is no reward for going it alone in life. In fact, it seems that just the opposite is true. If through mistaken pride we fail to call for and access the help that is always available to us, we many times miss the mark. </p>
<p>I urge you to contact your guides, masters, teachers and angels. Contact them often with your concerns, your questions, your plans. They are happy to help but they wait for your request.</p>
<p>From time to time I present a fun workshop offering a number of easily learned tools for developing personal psychic abilities. I give so many different methods for pursuing you own intuition that I can safely promise that there is something for each of you to use effectively. The workshop spans three hours and is planned to allow each of the participants their own unique experience of extra sensory perception.</p>
<p>The use of your own intuitive abilities is completely unlimited. That talent can help you find your soul mate as well as lead you to a better way of making money! Intuition can find you the best healing modality for any disease. It can boost your self confidence. It can plan a vacation that does not leave you stranded in a snowed-in airport!</p>
<p>On Saturday, October 3rd I will be offering my “Psychic Play, A Workshop”. I will be teaching from 1 to 4pm that afternoon at Angel Ministries, 2269 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida 34293. </p>
<p>Whether you are an experienced intuitive or just a little curious or even skeptical, I cordially invited you to reserve a spot for this fun learning opportunity. You were born psychic; you just need to find the path.</p>
<p>For reservations for the Psychic Play workshop the first week in October, call me, Reverend Lois Cheney at (941)961-2783 or e-mail: RevLois@gmail.com. </p>
<p>I want to help you find answers to all your questions and challenges. To schedule a counseling session in person at my Sarasota studio or by phone you can reach me by telephone or e-mail. </p>
<p>Please know that all psychic readings and appointments are strictly confidential and are accompanied by a complete cassette recording of your session for your later review.</p>
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		<title>THE SAME OLD SPIRIT?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 13:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The same old Spirit? Yes and no. The same Spirit but seemingly completely new when viewed through the eyes of over 100 windows of sparkling Light. Those windows of Light I am referencing were the fantastic souls in attendance at the 24th Dowsing and Healing Conference held for five days at the end of April [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The same old Spirit? Yes and no. The same Spirit but seemingly completely new when viewed through the eyes of over 100 windows of sparkling Light.</p>
<p>Those windows of Light I am referencing were the fantastic souls in attendance at the 24th Dowsing and Healing Conference held for five days at the end of April in Fayetteville Arkansas. It has taken me two weeks to really digest all of the inspiration I received there.</p>
<p>It never fails to amaze me that after 30 some years of teaching, lecturing and counseling I always find a new thought and a new way. Even one of my “usual workshops” takes on a new energy and direction as I lecture to different groups.</p>
<p>What surprised me the most at the convention was to find an extraordinary number of my personal soul group among the attendees. It makes me wonder: How far ahead of time did we collaborate in the silence to make this meeting happen?</p>
<p>I am extraordinarily grateful to the Ozark Research Institute founders, Gladys and Harold McCoy, and their many helpers for the year long effort it requires to sponsor the convention.</p>
<p>On the surface each presenter at the convention came from a completely different point of view. The truth is they were all simply pointing their own unique way of accessing the Light of Spirit and soul path for which we continually yearn.</p>
<p>Individual channeling of Spirit energy was the thrust of every presentation. Regardless of whether the class concerned the “72 Names of God”, “Spoon Bending”, “Treasure Mapping”, “Dreams”, “Energetic Healing” or “Life Path”, the focus remained on accessing and using Spirit-Soul guidance and energy. </p>
<p>I am grateful for every client who sought my private counseling while I was in Fayetteville. I feel blessed to be allowed to help each of them. Every reading I offer amplifies my own abilities to uplift and enlighten others.</p>
<p>It is always amazing to me how many roads there are to the same destination&#8212; creation of the soul’s learning and progress! I think at this particular time in earth’s evolution we are all feeling a greater pressure to actuate our lives to the fullest. Our overriding desire is to fully encompass our Spirit in this human body.  We want to know with certainty that we are doing the work we came here to do. </p>
<p>Every “clue” that we can gather to point us in the direction of our greatest life fulfillment is valuable. We are each endowed with an abundance of personal talent and creativity. It is up to each of us to bring our uniqueness forward in a way that will bless not only ourselves and the people we touch but our living earth as well.</p>
<p>Where does your personal road lead? Are you here to work with the plant or animal kingdom? Did you come to teach other Light Bearers through your personal gifts and understanding? Is offering peace and non-judgment your path? What is your unique way to bring the Light of Spirit, the I Am Presence to the earth and her people at this time?</p>
<p>I am here in my Florida studio to help you with any of your life challenges. I offer you a confidential reading appointment in my Florida counseling room or by telephone. In either case, I will give you a tape recording of your session for your later review in the privacy of your home.</p>
<p>It is my joy to help by channeling the guidance of your personal guides and masters. The messages of recurring dreams can be deciphered for you. In addition, I am able to bring you information from your loved ones in spirit if you desire. </p>
<p>I am your Sarasota Florida Psychic, Reverend Lois Cheney, (941)961-2783 or E-mail: RevLois@gmail.com</p>
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		<title>WORDS OR MEANING?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Words are wonderful tools. Words create pictures and feelings for us whether they are written or spoken. But there is a significant problem with offering words: each of us understands their meanings in a slightly different way. Don’t get me wrong I love words, language. I am particularly enamored with any sort of dictionary or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Words are wonderful tools. Words create pictures and feelings for us whether they are written or spoken. But there is a significant problem with offering words: each of us understands their meanings in a slightly different way.</p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong I love words, language. I am particularly enamored with any sort of dictionary or encyclopedia. However, just lately I have begun to realize how vastly different individual interpretation and understanding of words can be.</p>
<p>In my recent workshop for the Ozark Research Institute, I handed out envelopes to each of the 30 plus participants. These particular envelopes contained no words at all just similar photographs. The pictures of various flowers which I placed in the envelopes were truly beautiful ones taken by my daughter.</p>
<p> The students were advised just to hold the envelopes for a period of time without opening them. Later each told the class what vibrations they had felt or sensed from the envelopes. Even though the contents of those envelopes were similar, each one of the students felt something different. No one was wrong even though no one expressed the word “flower”.</p>
<p> It was obvious even with a highly detailed photograph and no written words as a distraction, individual impressions are different. Each member of the class came from a somewhat different background, had encountered different experiences and consequently each was impressed with a completely different aspect of their personal envelope.</p>
<p>Some felt earth or dirt. One who had the photo of the parrot tulips quite accurately saw a deep purple color. Another simply felt water. One detected pulsing life. And one of the students who had the picture of white lilies saw the color red which I believe was simply the life energy of the flowers. </p>
<p>But I can honestly say no one was wrong. They simply understood things in a different way, were attracted to realities of the photos from their own unique perspective.</p>
<p>In my work as a counselor a great percentage of the problems that clients bring to me are those which exist in their relationships. These difficulties are apparently very similar in nature whether the relationships with which they are involved are intimate, spousal, family, friendship or workforce related. These problems all have a major component of either misunderstanding or total lack of accurate communication.</p>
<p>If our goal is to communicate with each other from the wisdom of our indwelling Spirit, then that communication has to carry more depth than mere words. We need to begin speaking or writing from our intuitive vibration. We need to choose our words as well as our accompanying emotional wave length with great care. </p>
<p>The most ignored principle of good communication is the first one. If we want to be heard we must first listen to the other person and we must listen with love. When we can hear with our hearts, there is a much better opportunity to gain understanding and make an appropriate reply. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, many times we are so busy framing a response to someone’s ideas that we really are not hearing them at all. We have heard this or that similar situation before and think we have the right answer. Often we do not if simply because their situation is not exactly the same as any other problem or challenge.</p>
<p>If you can bring the energy of love’s wisdom, the deep understanding that exists in your heart and soul to all your interactions with others, you will begin to evolve any relationship. </p>
<p>Whether you are speaking to loved ones, friends or strangers, learning to use your highest spirit-inspired words will enable you to move forward with grace. You will lift and inspire all those around you.</p>
<p>My Buddhist friend tells me that it is an affront to Spirit to ever take offense at another’s words or actions. Why? Because if we are offended, we have judged. We believe that the words were an attack against our ego, our self image. We have taken the position that we are entitled to say that the person was “wrong”. We have decided that we have the right to be “hurt”.</p>
<p>We have all heard: “don’t take anything personally” “It’s not about you, it’s them.” Sometimes that is not so easy. If we practice taking the high road in our associations with others, allowing others to be who they are, as they are, life becomes much more pleasant. We can begin to learn instead of suffering.</p>
<p>I am not suggesting that we toss out our ability to intelligently discriminate in our relationships. We need to know when we are moving down a path that will not be for our best good. </p>
<p>If we have exhausted all our best ideas of verbal interaction with anyone and find ourselves at an impasse, it may be necessary to love someone from a distance. It may be necessary to move that person off the center stage of our life up to the balcony or even out to the curb.</p>
<p>We cannot force all relationships to work the way we wish. The most we can do is to give more inner attention to the way we speak and write. If we will do that we will encounter less resistance to our communication with others. </p>
<p>The workshop I offered at the recent conference in Arkansas brought me great joy as I witnessed the enthusiasm of the students. I had opportunities to counsel with many of those who attended. If I can be of help to you with any of your questions or life challenges, simply call or e-mail for your personal appointment. I can meet you in my Florida studio or work with you over the telephone. In either case I will give you a complete recording of your private session.</p>
<p>I am Reverend Lois Cheney (941) 961-2783 or E_mail: RevLois @gmail.com</p>
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