Spring Flowers

I've noticed several kinds of spring flowers blooming in the past couple of weeks - how beautiful they are - with the leaf-less trees and not-yet-green grass around, they actually look quite brave - taking on winter with their bright colors. This brings me to a simple fact of my life: I love spring - I always have. What a time of renewal, growth, and joy. Joining the spring flowers in my yard, there were a dozen robins flitting around one day this week - I certainly welcomed them and I look forward to the hummingbirds arriving soon.

Meredith Young-Sowers joined me today on my radio show, and we discussed how important it is to do something to make your life more content, just take a step, make a call, follow through on something that will create a healthier life for yourself. And, another thing I want to share from the show: There were no "bad" decisions in your past, just "old" decisions. What a powerful thought. So, look back at your past and forgive yourself for those old decisions and make new, healthier ones today. The power is in the present moment. HAPPY SPRING. ENJOY.

Leap Day 2008

I thought today, February 29th, would be a good day to say hello. Let's use this unique date to begin a unique growth process. Why not be daring? Be open to new ideas and energy flows. Create a "new" life for yourself beginning today.

How do you do it? It's truly simple. All you have to do is pay attention to your own energy flow and be completely honest with yourself - not critical, but honest. How are you coping with your life? What can you do to be more content? Ask yourself lots of questions and, more importantly, seek the answers you need. There is no question without an answer (no matter what you think). If a problem seems insurmountable, learn to relax into it and do the best you can. It may not disappear, but it will be easier to understand and release from your energy.

Every moment of your life you are in your own energy flow, your own energy pattern, examine this pattern and turn it into a loving, more fulfilling adventure.

Enjoy your special day (every day)!

Earl's Death

I have something I wish to share: I have been blessed this week – I am each week, but this week was special. My cousin-in-law died on Monday and I was able to be part of his death process – how amazing. He was 82 years old and had been preparing for his death for several months now even though there was really no obvious reason (other than his age) to do so. He was actually fairly healthy, but his eating habits changed (he didn’t really want to eat or drink much) and he began organizing and preparing his wife for the time when he was no longer with his family - he even had her writing lists of where things were, etc. They had preplanned the after-death arrangements a short time ago. He had lost a great deal of weight and developed a cough – the only signs of any problems - and early Sunday morning he began to have difficulty breathing. His wife (my cousin) took him to the ER. I went down to visit and I saw such fear in his eyes. We were able to talk about it and I felt he heard “there’s nothing to be afraid of.” Early Monday morning I got the call he was in the ICU. I went to the hospital and found him alert, eating jello, and speaking very clearly. The fear I had seen the day before had disappeared. He had done his work over night. Just before I arrived, he had told his wife she could not leave, but the moment I walked into the room he asked if I could take her home for lunch with their son who needed her. I, of course, agreed. She told him she’d be back later and as I left, he took my hand and he said, “You will take care of her.” I assured him that I would. Shortly after we left, we discussed the idea that he may choose to die while she was gone, to die alone – he was a very private person. And, as he would have it, he died peacefully in his sleep a few minutes later. He died with great dignity and awareness. I am so grateful that I could be part of such a powerful experience. Much love to Earl as he makes his transition and to Janet, David, Lucinda, and Patti who remain.

Very Cold Friday

Well, winter is finally here in Central Virginia. The cold (and a little snow) certainly does have an energy effect on most people. You either love it or hate it. You can see it on peoples' faces - joy in the cold breeze or complete disgust... I'm somewhere in the middle I guess (in a minority) - I love spring and summer and don't really enjoy being cold, but I do enjoy the snow. My granddaughter, Ava, came out and we sledded (first time in two years I believe that we've had enough snow) and built a snowman complete with hat and scarf. What fun to see the joy on her face (not to mention my Newfoundland Dog who LOVES the snow - she ran around like a puppy and was a bit slow moving at bedtime). I hope the weather is "good" where you are. Remember that the weather does affect not only your physical body but your moods and overall energy levels. Pay attention and take good care of yourself whatever the weather.

I hope that your new year is off to a good start. I talk a lot about the power of the present, the power of positive thinking, etc. So, embrace your power in 2008!

Happy New Year 2008!

One much-needed New Year's Resolution would be to blog more regularly. I just get busy and plan to do it "tomorrow" - well, here I am today. I hope that your new year is off to a good start. I feel that 2008 will give us many opportunities to see life more clearly - a very powerful energy flow. You can check my website for my monthly intuitive read of energy in Speaking Spiritually. I can promise you that this will be an exciting year. I'm preparing for my noon Internet radio show - how exciting to have Joe Vitale on the show - what a busy man he is. I just read his new book entitled The Key - fascinating and full of helpful information. I suggest everyone read this little book and put it to work for you in creating a more vibrant, abundant life.

One more word of advice for 2008 - begin each day with gratitude - if you only remember to do one thing to light your spiritual path, that would be it. So, with gratitude and much love to you for the new year I'll sign off. Lee

IT'S BEEN WAY TOO LONG!

What can I say? No excuse for the last blog being Happy Halloween - I've missed Thanksgiving and am about to miss the Winter Solstice and the holidays. Sorry. I've been busy working on my upcoming book. I received the text proofs and the cover artwork - it's so exciting and I love the cover! Hopefully it will be published by February. I'll try to keep you posted.

My weekly radio show, Spirits Evolving, has been a source of much joy and learning this year. I just did show number 82 I believe - where does the time go. I've been blessed to have some wonderful guests and some fun shows on my own. Make sure and listen some Friday (information on website www.SpiritsEvolving.com). I also get to do two radio shows the week after Christmas. My own show on Friday and WNRN Wake Up Call on Sunday the 30th. What fun I have - again, I am blessed.

Remember to keep your energy calm and balanced as you go through each day. Count down to 2008 can be fun and the energy with which you enter the new year is important - have the intention of a good year and it will happen. So, create a new year filled with growth, joy, and peace of mind.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Are you having a spooky, scary day? I hope so - enjoy the surprises that this day tends to offer. In fact, that's what I'd like to discuss - surprises. So many people don't allow themselves to be surprised the the wonderful things in life. Especially when things are a bit tough, we tend to overlook those little things. Last week Ava (my 4-yr-old granddaughter) had a terrible virus - high fevers, coughing, etc. I was blessed to have extra time with her and she was an uncomplaining patient (hard to believe at her age). I was able to enjoy each little surprise during the week - I tried to keep myself open to them. Just a simple comment from an honest little one can be such a blessing. A purr from a cat, a lick from a dog, an unexpected email or card from a friend - so many things can fit into the "wonderful little surprises" category.

Back to Halloween. I've always enjoyed the day - no matter the candy or the parties. Its history (going back to pegan fall festivals) is worth checking out and the day is worth celebrating. Whether you attend a party or go trick or treating with a little one, enjoy. I'm looking forward to meeting my daughter, Lisa, and Ava to go trick or treating on The Lawn at UVA. The Lawn is a beautiful place going between Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda and Cabell Hall - the students open their doors and have lots of candy for the kids. It's a beautiful, cool day so it should be wonderful fun. Ava is dressing up as a pterydactyl (can't remember how to spell that) and should be warm in that costume. Hope your Halloween is fun!