Divine Intervention

I am so blessed to have been connected with so many amazing individuals through my life work. Every day I get to take part in the lives of people from all over the world, and although each person is unique and living lives specific to their life missions it is clear they all have a couple things in common. The obvious is they all have experienced death, having lost someone they hold close to their heart, and the other is that divine intervention has happened in their life in some way. Some call it luck, others call it coincidence, but most just call them blessings and miracles. For instance, How did *Amy* walk away from a car accident with just a few bumps and bruises, but her three friends in the vehicle all perished? How could it be that an entire family passes in a house fire except for their two year old toddler? Why did a close friend of mine suddenly choose not to go on her business trip at the last minute, to later find out the plane crashed and there were no survivors? Recently a very dear friend of mine was in a terrible boating accident with his mother. She passed instantly, and there is literally no logical reason with the injuries he sustained that he should be alive, and at the least he should be (logically speaking) paralyzed. He is alive and well and suffered no paralyzing effects on his body. Another important factor to this story is there were supposed to be two other individuals from his family in this boat. At the last minute they decided to not take the annual family fishing trip. If they had gone on the trip the chance that they would have survived the accident is very low. There is no explanation for these happenings in my opinion other than the simple fact that these lives as mentioned were spared for some higher purpose. These are all miraculous experiences that shouldn't be ignored. The question is why do some people die and others make it out alive in such situations? The easiest answer is that it was time for the souls that lost their life to return home to Creator for a higher purpose beyond our understanding. Those that were granted more time on the earth plane were given another chance at life to fulfill a greater purpose. Often events like this cause the spared individual to experience a sense of guilt for still being here when they feel they should have died too. It's an inner feeling of cheating death. (a.k.a. Survivor's guilt) The fact of the matter is what we see as cheating death is truly just divine intervention on behalf of the individual whose life was spared. This life has more living to do. At the same time the lives that were taken from us were meant to cross over or they wouldn't have, and that is a truth that is often hard to swallow for many people, including myself. We don't always get the answers to why things happen the way they do, but in time we notice there is always a higher purpose involved. It may take years to come to this conclusion, but as events unfold the answers will be revealed. It seems that miracles often give those that have experienced such an extraordinary ordeal an opportunity to really take some personal inventory. I feel very strongly that miracles are supposed to be wake up calls. Am I fulfilling my life purpose? Why am I here? What is my gift, and am I using all my potential to make a difference in the world in some way? Since each of cause some sort of ripple effect with our actions each and every day, just imagine if we were all in alignment with higher self/highest good. None of us are here by chance. We are all living aspects of Creators love. We are gifts to the universe and when we are no longer needed on the earth plane we return to the other side. Since you are here and especially if you have been chosen specially via divine intervention then it is time (if you haven't already started) to dig down deep within yourself to bring out the gifts you have to share with your family, friends, community and beyond. Even if you haven't had a light bulb moment from the universe these are questions that you could ask your self too. If you choose not to then maybe it will take some divine intervention to get you on track ;) So start digging deep, and make the choice live your best life. Don't just make ripples...make some waves!
Blessings,
Chantal

Crossroads

Often I speak with individuals that are at a place in their life where they feel lost or directionless. Maybe their job is boring and not fulfilling or they've been laid off from a job with little or no future career prospects due to the economy or a lack of education. It's also common for people to cross my path that simply feel a need to pick up and physically move to another state or country in search of something they can't quite place their finger on, but know they need to go. I call it getting "itchy" for something new. The soul is an amazing energy that lives within each one of us, and it is constantly plugged into Creator, or all that is. Prior to our incarnation into this lifetime our soul creates a life map. We choose ahead of time which souls we will encounter along our life journey. Our soul chooses the whens, hows, and whys to most all major events and relationships. The kicker is that once you are born into body form you forget all those predestined plans and get to live what we call life. Add in some free will and it sort of becomes a big free for all. But in essence it isn't, because the universal soul within is always trying to guide us to our highest good so that we can learn all the lessons needed to achieve some sort of bliss in this physical life. It's our own ego (fearful human side) that often tries going against the grain by feeding into doubt. The term "go with the flow" should be the mantra we all live by. It's when we get caught up in fear and negative thinking that we lose our way. It is better to get the hell out of the way and let your inner self guide you to the next fork in the road, and allow it to show you which way to go that which will be in your highest good as well as the universe. So how do we do that? If you lose your job and you know unemployment will only last so long it isn't easy to just float along the lazy river of life. Well, at least society wants you to believe that to be true. The fact is you lost your job, home, marriage, friendship or just your way in general because your soul map is taking you in another direction leading you to your next adventure. Guess what? You're never really lost. You just feel that way, because sudden change is scary and the unknown is too. For some this is easier to handle simply because they have faith that everything will turn out okay. For others they go into an instant tailspin and call me at 1am because they can't breathe from the anxiety they are feeling. Calm down. You are exactly where you are supposed to be. If you have been backed into a corner by the universe (so to speak) it is telling you it is time for a new take on life. There is opportunity all around you. But what is your soul telling you? For instance, If you've been driving a truck all of your life and all you know is the road and the radio, but deep down you've always wanted to be a massage therapist but never had time to pursue this avenue, but over time it sort of gnaws at you. That gnawing sense is your soul telling you it is your gift, to heal others. But NOooooo you just continue driving down the highway day after day, and collecting your paycheck week after boring week. Then suddenly there is no work for you. You got the pink slip without a moment's notice. Now what? Either no one is hiring or your interviews don't pan out. This is what being backed into the corner is all about, and its time to go within and ask yourself, "What now"? Hey buddy, your soul gave you a chance to make the move into studying massage. The ideas were there, the thoughts persistent. You can only fight destiny so long, and then BAM! So follow through with your dreams. Its that easy, right? Yes. Our soul doesn't ever set us up for failure. You look around yourself and think, but. ..but...but....if...if....on and on with the excuses. If you will sit back for a minute and say to the universe/Creator, I get it now, please show me the way. The next thing you know opportunities and people that are in alignment with your new life path will be showing up on your doorstep. (that would be the part where you trust and go with the flow) Life is about change and growth. Every single day we can learn new ways, thoughts, ideas, etc. This is not a place (earth) that is meant to be stagnant. Just take nature for example. The trees change every 4 months give or take. Right now mine are in full golds, reds, and oranges galore. Soon they will be leafless. Then they will bud out and bring me green leaves to adore in my woods for the summer. You aren't meant to have the same exact job or know only one certain group of people, or love only one individual your whole life. You aren't meant to love only one color or like only one food. Life is about evolving and growing into our best self, and to utilize and SHARE the gifts that each of us uniquely possess via Creator. Don't look back, and think you wasted your time on this or that. You were supposed to do this and that to get you to where you are today. Right now in this moment you are where you are supposed to be, and if your life has taken on sudden changes it is all part of your overall life plan. You are in transition, its time to embrace it so you can ENJOY the ride to the next destination. Just don't get to comfortable, its a big world out there, but thankfully you have a map. Just look within and you will see where it is leading you next ;)
Love and light,
Chantal

Yearning

One question that I am asked on a regular basis is whether or not our loved ones that have crossed over miss us. Do they long for our hugs and kisses? Do they miss our touch, laughter, love, and friendship? The answer is yes. Of course they do! Although it isn't nearly as intense as our longing for them. There are various reasons why their intensity isn't on the same scale. First of all they have the best of both worlds. Eternal life is endless, and has no limitation. Our loved ones in spirit have the opportunity (if they so choose) to cuddle up next to you when your watching the newest episode of Grey's Anatomy or stand near you as you're cooking up a batch of Granny's fried chicken. They are able to still interact with you on some level. You on the other hand do not have the best of both worlds on a constant basis. Sure on occasion the average person will have dream visits with those in the beyond which is an amazing blessing. If you are fortunate enough to be open to your loved ones signs and symbols of life beyond death then you are aware of their occasional presence. I say occasional because our family and friends on the other side don't stalk us. Think about it. Were they constantly around you at all times when they were living in body form? No. There has to be balance in all areas of life and this includes the spirit world. Their life continues and moves forward in heaven as your life does here on earth. Another reason they don't yearn for us in the same way is that they are aware that physicality is just a small part of our life cycle. We are spirit first, body second, and return to spirit. A perfect circle of life. They don't desire touch the way we do, because they are no longer in physical form. They will still embrace us and touch us, but this is for our benefit more than their own. Since we are in solid form and experience life through our senses, they utilize them to awaken us to their presence. Another reason they don't miss us in the same way is because they are extremely aware that you will reunite when it is time for you to leave this world. You might believe this as truth too, but because humans have ego (the part of us that allows in doubt and fears) it is easy to question life beyond death. This leaves us with such a strong yearning for the people that have ultimately left us behind. In essence we haven't been left behind at all. We are essentially still completing our human life missions and living our purpose through Creator. Just as those that have moved into the spirit world are now living out whatever mission and purpose is set out before them. Our loved ones look forward to the day of reunification, and so should you! It is expected and normal to have a deep need to touch your mom's hand, hear your father's laughter, hug your sister, or cuddle your child that has passed on. As you experience those feelings your loved ones in heaven are in tune with your emotions (as their are no limitations of time and space for them) and they almost always respond to you with love.
Love and light,
Chantal

Going Within

Regardless of who you are if you've ever experienced a one hour session with me then you know I don't allow any questions until the end of the session. The main reason I keep this rule of thumb is simply because I don't want the "sitter" leading me in any certain direction. I want to take you on a journey (with spirit) of realization and validation. Usually by the time we reach the end of the session most of the questions have already been answered. The reason for this is because your family and friends in spirit know exactly what is on your mind and in your heart. As I've mentioned before they (spirit) always have the best of both worlds which is why they know so dang much!! :) I go into a reading with an open mind and heart every time as I know each person I speak with is unique as is their life circumstances. The only similarity that I do come across often is self doubt, and a deep need to KNOW the exact way something will play out. This doesn't mean that every one I speak with is in need of answers for what is coming up in life, as many people just need the confirmation that their loved ones are alive and well in spirit and that they're still in some way connected to their life. I call these visit sessions. It's like going to a family reunion! In all sessions the sitter will connect with loved ones, but often they are being given guidance for their life path. Spirit often shows me the fork in the road. If you go this way then this will occur and if you go the other way then this will happen. (of course they always heavily validate the current course so that we know we're on the right track ;)
Many years ago I was told by a mentor to be careful in not leading or misleading someone in any direction, that they need to take the information spirit shares and make their own conclusions and more importantly decisions. This is hard to do sometimes as many people want to hear whatever they WANT to hear. It is also hard for a lot of people to swallow the truth,BUT as a go between for this world and the next it is my job to pass on the messages with complete honesty, clarity, and compassion. At the same time I have to be careful to not interfere. (yes, its like walking a tight rope some days!) There are many many times Monday thru Friday that I want to yell through the phone, "Stop what you are doing and do exactly as I say and everything will be peachy again". Unfortunately no one really learns anything if they are told how to think and how to act. So I give them the fork in the road and my favorite follow up question is....Well, which road am I going to take? hahahaha. Of course I am truthful with what I am shown, but the gift in all of it is you get to choose via the gift of free will! I am constantly receiving emails and calls with phrases like I should of listened and not taken that path, or you were right on and everything you told me came to pass. I don't believe in shoulda coulda or woulda. (throw em all out the window..please :) The bottom line is we learn from all of our experiences and sometimes we need to fall on our faces a few times before we find our balance in life. The biggest gift you can give yourself when you are faced with decisions is to go within. You have an inner voice. You actually listen to it all the time without realizing it. It is the part of you that says "make that dr. appt., turn right instead of left, don't eat that, call your mom, visit your neighbor, etc.
If something doesn't feel right then it probably isn't right. Your inner spirit is your own personal compass. Check in with yourself at least once a day. You don't have to meditate like the Tibetans in order to get the answers you desire. Releasing self doubt and touching in with your divine self will lead you to the answers you seek. If you build a relationship with your authentic self then the guidance you seek is always at hand. I remember one time I was traveling to do a house party about 8 yrs ago, and I suddenly felt the need to turn around and go home. I tried to brush it off, but the feeling got stronger the further I went down the highway. Finally I turned the car around and went home. I wasn't happy about this at all. I didn't want to let the hostess down, and it was like taking a week off with no pay. How could I tell people to follow their gut instinct and completely ignore my own? Needless to say the next morning I found out that a semi crashed which caused a major car pile up on the highway that I was on that day, and the timing would have put me in the middle of the accident!
Make it a point to connect with your inner self. Go within. The answers you seek are available to you, and if you don't get the answer then you apparently weren't meant to know.
A wonderful book and tool for connecting with your inner self/higher self, guides, and angels is
Divine Guidance by Doreen Virtue. Check it out!
Love and light,
Chantal

Taboo

If you've ever experienced losing someone you love then you are aware of the grief that follows. Unfortunately in many instances families and close friends fall into a pattern of not bringing up the individual that has passed on, especially to the person/people that were most affected by the death. This seems to be an automatic defense mechanism to prevent any further emotional stress. If we don't talk about the elephant in the room then the elephant doesn't exist. Unfortunately this couldn't be further from the truth. This doesn't happen because we have forgotten or stopped grieving. It happens because their is such a fear that by talking about the person that crossed over we will or those we love will be sent back into the throws of raw grief. Sadly we as humans are often not comfortable with another person's pain. We don't know what to do with it. If you lost your child, and mine is alive and well, how can I help you? I obviously can't bring your child back. If I talk to you about your child then you will probably cry and break down in a way that I can't fix or make better, which will then lead to me feeling guilty for hurting you. We are programed to fix, fix, fix! Regrettably no one has ever figured out how to heal another man's emotional heartbreak, and because of this we push that pain right under the rug. Again we do this as a way of protection and love for those grieving. Sadly we are causing more damage by making the deceased a taboo subject. It is crucial for the grieving to feel safe enough to reach out and express their feelings. At times the conversation may be related to the actual death, but mostly they want to reminisce. Such as, do you remember how beautiful mom's flowers were? Or, Didn't my dad have the most infectious laugh? The people left behind need to know and feel their loved one won't be forgotten. Often an individual in grief has a deep fear that their loved one has moved on so far away from them that their spiritual/emotional connection will be severed. If the supporting people around them don't make it comfortable for any type of expression ( including anger, bargaining, depression,etc.) then their fear is being fed. We can't band aid the pain, but we can listen with a compassionate heart. We can safely bring up the individual that crossed over in our conversations. I know for me personally when my mom passed from cancer, I found it to be extremely healing to be able to bring her up without people acting uncomfortable. If a person in grief is forced into a corner to deal with the hurt on their own then their grief process will take much longer to move through. This doesn't mean that we should obsess over their mention, but find a happy medium. The next time you are in a place of support for someone in grief don't allow the elephant through the front door. The only guests should be sympathy, empathy, love, and compassion. :)
Love and light,
Chantal

Everyday Miracles

As a spirit medium I have the ability to connect the spirit world to the physical world which ultimately allows me to bridge the gap between you and your loved ones that have passed from this world. Like anyone who does their job in this world it can become monotonous at times, but the every day miracles are what keep me coming back for more! Each person I speak with is unique in their own way and every session is different from the previous one and so on, but the patterns I see in so many lives is the same. The most common pattern I witness is one of fear. Fear of letting go, fear of moving forward, fear of being loved and giving love. These fears in actuality prevent a person from truly experiencing life and all the gifts it has to offer. Overwhelming fears (little and big) that often go unnoticed can easily create a loveless life. I want to share an example with you so that you can possibly step back from your life and take a long hard look to see if you are driven by the fear factor, or whether you are moved by the gift of love and light from our Creator. It is your god given right to experience love every day! The key is coming to a place of knowing you deserve unconditional love and once you have that realization and welcome it into your life without holding on to fear then you will know love in all ways.
During a session with *Barb* we were coming in contact with her mom that had passed many years before due to heart failure. Barb was NOT happy to hear from her mom (i got the sigh...like ugh does she really get to talk to me?), but she would not say why (which is a good thing) so I waited for her mom to explain. Through many validations and confirmations from Barb through her mom it was apparent that mom had a mental illness and wasn't capable of being a loving person. She had five children and only liked one of them. The rest of her children (including Barb) were emotionally neglected by her because she truly didn't have the emotional capability herself to love all of her children unconditionally as most mothers easily do with out batting an eyelash. Barb's mom was touching in, but not forceful and I could immediately feel her regrets in life. She was remorseful and apologetic. Barb was starting to soften to her mom's presence, but I could feel a wall of pain that needed to come down. Her mom told me to ask Barb flat out about her 2 failed marriages. "Barb have you been married and divorced twice"? Yes, she confirmed. These sorts of questions/validations went on for awhile and eventually it had come out that Barb led a very unhappy life for many years. She had become like her mom in many ways. She was practically unable to give love or receive love in any fashion. She was overweight and lonely. She had also developed various (serious) health issues and she was only in her 50's. She began crying and letting her emotions play out long enough to admit to herself and to me that she never ever felt loved by her mom, and that she didn't know how to truly be in a place to give/receive love. It might sound crazy, but this was a revelation to this woman! She had never connected the dots. She had thought all along that she made bad choices in life, and that she was doomed to be miserable. Why would she think any different according to her childhood? Needless to say she got caught up in a pattern of negativity which was caused by living a life guided in fear instead of love. Was her life changed through this conversation with mom? Yes. Was it all bandaged up and the wounds healed? No, but she was able to start LETTING GO of the anger and sadness related to mom and the relationship they shared. Immediately (as we kept in touch) she was able to seek help to start welcoming real LOVE into her world and releasing the FEARS that had nearly ruined her life. Today she has forgiven her mom and realized that she was raised by a sick person not an evil one. Barb is on the path to healing her life and that in itself is a miracle in my book.
Again I witness many people living a patterned life of unhappiness backed by fear. On the outside to so many they may seem normal. Maybe even married with children and a couple of house critters named Spot and Cocoa. They have mortgages, car payments, and make their trip the local grocery store once a week. ( or a few times like me ;)
Often they are afraid to face the past, release it and move forward simply out of fear of feeling pain. Even more so being afraid of what the future might hold will cause a person to lie dormant in a place of misery for years! Fears build walls. Big monstrous steel walls. There is ONLY one emotion which will bring down those suckers and it is LOVE. This isn't about soul mates and best friends. I am talking of self love. Getting to a place within where you can truly know yourself and love yourself. To know you only deserve the best possible life while you are here in physical form, because this right here...right now is what matters. The other side...heaven..the afterlife it is all cherries with whipped creme, sandy beaches with blue waters and Margarita fountains galore. (or whatever your lil heart desires)
Speaking of such things...what does your heart desire? *hint* It starts with an L, so go ahead and kick that F word right out of your life and get ready for those everyday miracles :)
Love and light,
Chantal

p.s. A great book to check out that will aid anyone in the process of self love is
YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE by LOUISE HAY.
I highly recommend it :)

Divine Order

There are times in our lives when everything seems to connect in a perfect divine order. I am a firm believer in synchronicity and how it works in our lives on a constant basis. I do not believe in coincidence. Nothing in my opinion is coincidental. In my work I am constantly aware of the gifts of divine order, and this week has been no exception. All week long I have been reminded just how connected we all are to one another and that divine timing is always at work. I had one client cancel so I immediately filled the open spot with someone from my waiting list. If client A. hadn't had "something" come up then client B. wouldn't have found out some pertinent health information that needed to be addressed as soon as possible. Life saving information given by her father (whom had walked through the pearly gates a long time ago). Her dad threw a harmless wrench in client A's day so that a life could be saved. (yes, there is networking in the heavenly realms) This whole ordeal was a definite form of divine intervention! Spirit is always working in our lives, but sadly many people chalk their blessings up to be luck. How many times do you hear someone saying that they were in the right place at the right time? This doesn't happen by chance, but by divine order. Your guides and angels always have your best interest at heart and are in constant work mode to support your destinies. Once you realize this truth and get into the "flow" of the universe your life can be so much easier. The reason being is if you have the belief that everything is happening in sync then you are able to truly let go and trust that everything will work out as it is supposed too. Hence removing anxiety from your life.
About a month ago a dear friend of mine passed into spirit. If you read "Kathy's Healing" in a previous blog entry of mine then you know who I am speaking of. Sadly for those of us that loved her dearly,she left the earth plane quite suddenly and the shock hasn't yet worn off.
Kathy is the one who taught me everything I know in regards to synchronicity a.k.a divine order. So it would only make sense that she was proving this even as she left us for the other side. The day before she crossed over we were talking about her health condition and I was quite concerned. My husband told her he would drive down to southern Illinois and pick her up to bring her here to live with us in Michigan. The only problem with this was we didn't have a home large enough to house her since we were/are living in a 750 sq. ft home. We told her that *tomorrow* we would go look at houses to buy/rent that would accommodate our family and her as well. So we got up early the next day and did just as we told her we would do. We found a house right away and called a realtor to check out the home. (mind you at this moment Kathy was in the hospital just hours from passing away, but we had no idea)
The realtor was "just walking out the door to go home" but would swing by and show us the house. It turns out that the house (which we didn't realize) is directly behind my in-laws home! We look at the house and we all LOVED it. It needed a little TLC, but overall it is the exact floor plan we've wanted for years. Needless to say after we left there we were unsure if we would be able to purchase the home due to some financial setbacks in the last 18 months. A few hours later we received a call from Kathy's sister informing us that Kathy had passed from a massive brain tumor. We rode the rollercoaster of shock and grief forgetting about the house for a week or so. Then it hit me. She had said something to me just one month prior. She was mad at God and blurted out "Spirit you need to get a house for these kids! They deserve a break and deserve their dream home"! My wheels started turning and I realized that we had been set up to see that home not because she was going to live with us (as her life contract is with God) but because it was finally our time!!! We called our bank and they laughed at us in regards to getting a mortgage. I almost quit, but pushed on. Needless to say we got a pre-approval in one day from a credit union near our home.(which left us in shock too) We placed an offer on the home...they countered.....we countered back, but then a cash offer came in that nearly knocked us out of the game! Through a divine hand (Kathy) we managed to get the house. I was amazed and knew in my heart and soul she was making dang sure that we would be living in that house in no time at all! It's almost as if she went into the heavenly light and said excuse me Arch Angel Gabriel, excuse me St. Peter I have work to do and will play later! We will be closing on our home in just a couple weeks. We will be honoring Kathy through a celebration of life once we are moved in. I will be planting a Rose of Sharon in her memory (as that was her favorite flowering bush) in our back yard so that every spring/summer I will be reminded of her unconditional love that she still displays endlessly.
Who is working in your life to guide you? Think about it....there are no coincidences.
Right now at his moment and every moment you are living in a world of perfect divine order.
Love and blessings,
Chantal