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Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts. Show all posts
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Armed Services Christmas Thank You!
Each year I try to find something I can do to say thank you to the members of our armed services who spend their time, and risk their lives protecting my freedom. So this year I decided I would gift ebooks copies of The Gifts, A Jacody Ives Members with a special thank you, and mention from the family member. If you have a family member or friend serving in the armed forces and they like mysteries, then email me their amazon email address and I will gift a copy of The Gifts, up to 100 copies. An ebook is a great gift, and wonderful way to pass the hours.
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Please include your name, relationship and what you would like me to say on the gift card.
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Please include your name, relationship and what you would like me to say on the gift card.
Looking for more Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers? Check out the 12 days of Christmas on Got Books. We'll be kicking off on Monday, December 12th, and running all the way through Christmas.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Monday, July 19, 2010
Increasing your Intuitive and/or Psychic Abilities
Although in writing I often refer to psychic abilities as “gifts” in truth, it is something that everyone possesses. Albeit, some seem to be born with more a knack for the ability while others have to work a little harder. A lot of it depends on whether you consider yourself an “external” or “internal” person. Externals tend to love the hustle and bustle of people, places, parties, and conversation. While internals are more content to spend a quiet evening at home, sit by a body of water and daydream or lose themselves in a good book. Most of us are a combination of external and internal. Dependent upon our mood we love both.
There are, of course, thousands of books that can be read on increasing your intuitive and/or psychic abilities. All of these may have some value, but remember that we are all individuals and what works for one may not work for others. I believe in keeping it simple. The only thing you truly need is time, place and open mind.
The three basics to opening your mind to your own abilities are 1) quiet 2) relaxation and 3) visualization. I discussed visualization in an earlier blog. If you haven’t read it you might want to check it out. Below are two simple exercises to try. Remember the more you practice the better results you will achieve.
1) First, buy a good pair of ear plugs that are comfortable. Now pick a room in your home that you’re familiar with and comfortable in. A room with good vibes. Before starting decide how long you want to work, and make sure you turn off all your phones, and that you have that amount of time without the fear of interruption. When you’re reading stand in the middle of the room, put in your ear plugs and close your eyes. Take several deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel all tension, anxiety and negativity flow from the top of your head out through the tips of your toes. When you’re relaxed, keeping your eyes closed look straight ahead. Open your mind and see what’s directly in front of you. You know this room. You may get images, or just a sensing of what is there. Now do the same to the left and the right. Now, reach out with your mind and look behind you. Not specific areas such as windows, doors, lamps, chairs. At first this may feel a little weird as the lack of sound, and outer stimuli allows you to truly open your mind, seeing, feeling and sensing with just your mind.
Practice this moving from room to room, and when you’re comfortable, stand in one room and mentally walk through your entire home. Take it one step further. Go outside your home. Look at the front door.
2) Now that you’ve practiced and you’re comfortable moving around with your mind, take it to the next level. The next time you’re getting ready for a trip to the store, or some place you travel all the time do this exercise, only this time travel the road to where you’re going. See the highway, passing scenery. Note any cars you may pass. The color of stop lights. When you’ve finished the entire route, open your eyes and take your trip. How close was your mental vision to the real trip? You may be surprised that in time your mental trip will be almost identical to your actual trip, right down to the cars that pass you and color of stop lights.
These are just two simple exercises you can use to begin your journey in opening your mind to its full potential. For paranormal investigators the room scans, or remote viewing like the car trip can be very helpful in setting up your investigation.
Have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Have a great night, and remember – If the mind can perceive it, the heart can believe it then you can achieve it.
There are, of course, thousands of books that can be read on increasing your intuitive and/or psychic abilities. All of these may have some value, but remember that we are all individuals and what works for one may not work for others. I believe in keeping it simple. The only thing you truly need is time, place and open mind.
The three basics to opening your mind to your own abilities are 1) quiet 2) relaxation and 3) visualization. I discussed visualization in an earlier blog. If you haven’t read it you might want to check it out. Below are two simple exercises to try. Remember the more you practice the better results you will achieve.
1) First, buy a good pair of ear plugs that are comfortable. Now pick a room in your home that you’re familiar with and comfortable in. A room with good vibes. Before starting decide how long you want to work, and make sure you turn off all your phones, and that you have that amount of time without the fear of interruption. When you’re reading stand in the middle of the room, put in your ear plugs and close your eyes. Take several deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel all tension, anxiety and negativity flow from the top of your head out through the tips of your toes. When you’re relaxed, keeping your eyes closed look straight ahead. Open your mind and see what’s directly in front of you. You know this room. You may get images, or just a sensing of what is there. Now do the same to the left and the right. Now, reach out with your mind and look behind you. Not specific areas such as windows, doors, lamps, chairs. At first this may feel a little weird as the lack of sound, and outer stimuli allows you to truly open your mind, seeing, feeling and sensing with just your mind.
Practice this moving from room to room, and when you’re comfortable, stand in one room and mentally walk through your entire home. Take it one step further. Go outside your home. Look at the front door.
2) Now that you’ve practiced and you’re comfortable moving around with your mind, take it to the next level. The next time you’re getting ready for a trip to the store, or some place you travel all the time do this exercise, only this time travel the road to where you’re going. See the highway, passing scenery. Note any cars you may pass. The color of stop lights. When you’ve finished the entire route, open your eyes and take your trip. How close was your mental vision to the real trip? You may be surprised that in time your mental trip will be almost identical to your actual trip, right down to the cars that pass you and color of stop lights.
These are just two simple exercises you can use to begin your journey in opening your mind to its full potential. For paranormal investigators the room scans, or remote viewing like the car trip can be very helpful in setting up your investigation.
Have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Have a great night, and remember – If the mind can perceive it, the heart can believe it then you can achieve it.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Memories of Christmas Past
I find myself becoming melancholy every year around this time. A mixture of sadness and joy. Happiness and pain. This year is no different, except there seems to be more sadness. Sometimes I trace this back to earlier memories. And I always wind up at the same place, same time.
I was 17, and I had just started working retail sales for a local department store. We'd spent days, weeks decorating and getting ready for the Christmas rush. Most of the time I was too busy to pay much attention to the shoppers. Management placed me in toys. Wow! My job, to help every shopper find just that right thing for their little bundles of joy. And to keep the aisles straight and orderly. That was a major task in itself.
While drifting through each aisle, picking up tossed items and placing them back on packed shelves, I happened upon a woman who was picking up items and placing them back on the shelves. She wasn't the typical shopper there. Her clothes were clean, yet well-worn. Her hands wrinkled and red, from hard work. Her eyes a light grey, that reflected sadness not joy of shopping. I asked her could I help her. She smiled sweetly and said, "I have eight grandchildren to buy a present for, and I only have eight dollars. Can you help me find something they might like?"
My heart broke. Even in those days when prices weren't as high as today, finding something for eight children with only eight dollars was virtually impossible. I told her I needed to do something, and then I would be right back. I went to my manager, explained the situation and got eight new tickets priced at a dollar. I asked her ages and sexes, and the two of us scoured the shelves until we finally found eight gifts. Eight nice little presents that only cost a dollar. I then took her to my register and rang her up, telling her I would pay the sales tax on the items.
Her eyes lit up with joy, as I placed her purchases in bags and wished her a Merry Christmas.
Fortunately for me it was payday, and after she left I had the manager clear my register of the phony tickets, rering the items and we split the cost of the gifts, minus her eight bucks.
That was one of my favorite Christmas memories, and yet each year it brings a touch of sadness to my heart, because I wonder. . . how many grandmothers are out there with eight grandchildren and only eight dollars to spend.
Christmas has over the years become more and more commercial. And today's children seem to expect not just A GIFT, but THE GIFT. I hear it on radios, see it on TV and read it online. Parents searching and willing to pay three times the amount of the item just so their little angels can have it on Christmas Day.
That's a wonderful thing. But every year there are thousands of children who receive little or nothing. And there are thousands of parents who for no reason of their own simply don't have the money to buy presents. They're wondering where they're going to find food this year.
So, yes, Christmas for me holds a certain amount of joy. I love seeing my children, my grandchildren. I love giving presents. Cooking that huge Christmas dinner. But it also brings a tinge of sadness, and each year I take a moment to pray for those who have been less fortunate, and I think about that grandmother, and how just for one year at least she was able to give her grandchildren a nice present for $8.00.
I was 17, and I had just started working retail sales for a local department store. We'd spent days, weeks decorating and getting ready for the Christmas rush. Most of the time I was too busy to pay much attention to the shoppers. Management placed me in toys. Wow! My job, to help every shopper find just that right thing for their little bundles of joy. And to keep the aisles straight and orderly. That was a major task in itself.
While drifting through each aisle, picking up tossed items and placing them back on packed shelves, I happened upon a woman who was picking up items and placing them back on the shelves. She wasn't the typical shopper there. Her clothes were clean, yet well-worn. Her hands wrinkled and red, from hard work. Her eyes a light grey, that reflected sadness not joy of shopping. I asked her could I help her. She smiled sweetly and said, "I have eight grandchildren to buy a present for, and I only have eight dollars. Can you help me find something they might like?"
My heart broke. Even in those days when prices weren't as high as today, finding something for eight children with only eight dollars was virtually impossible. I told her I needed to do something, and then I would be right back. I went to my manager, explained the situation and got eight new tickets priced at a dollar. I asked her ages and sexes, and the two of us scoured the shelves until we finally found eight gifts. Eight nice little presents that only cost a dollar. I then took her to my register and rang her up, telling her I would pay the sales tax on the items.
Her eyes lit up with joy, as I placed her purchases in bags and wished her a Merry Christmas.
Fortunately for me it was payday, and after she left I had the manager clear my register of the phony tickets, rering the items and we split the cost of the gifts, minus her eight bucks.
That was one of my favorite Christmas memories, and yet each year it brings a touch of sadness to my heart, because I wonder. . . how many grandmothers are out there with eight grandchildren and only eight dollars to spend.
Christmas has over the years become more and more commercial. And today's children seem to expect not just A GIFT, but THE GIFT. I hear it on radios, see it on TV and read it online. Parents searching and willing to pay three times the amount of the item just so their little angels can have it on Christmas Day.
That's a wonderful thing. But every year there are thousands of children who receive little or nothing. And there are thousands of parents who for no reason of their own simply don't have the money to buy presents. They're wondering where they're going to find food this year.
So, yes, Christmas for me holds a certain amount of joy. I love seeing my children, my grandchildren. I love giving presents. Cooking that huge Christmas dinner. But it also brings a tinge of sadness, and each year I take a moment to pray for those who have been less fortunate, and I think about that grandmother, and how just for one year at least she was able to give her grandchildren a nice present for $8.00.
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