Moving Through Life With Ease
(Channeled by Sherry 4/5/09)

After a time the mind yields to the pull of the heart strings.  Life is truly awakened and the force to move forward is great.  Let your heart by your guide for the heart is true and always carries the spark of Source of Divine Will.  Your true heart’s desire will not steer you wrong.

Adornments are features of the Magpie, ever searching for treasure.  Man has become like this, extremely searching for the spark which only lies within.  Light your fire from the spark within and feel the gifts of Source- Love, oneness, connection to all you could ever seek and more.

Here lies the joy of knowing that all is within your grasp for it has already been provided for you.  Take that leap of faith and reach out to see what you are able to grasp without artifice.

What is done for the greater good outweighs that done for the self.  The needs of the whole outweigh those of the individual who no longer pines for things for themselves
Possession is no longer the guiding force.  Contentment and peace abide as you become part of the flow of abundance and not one who grasps for the flow out of false needs of gratification.

Now you see how your possessions control you and keep you from moving with the flow of oneness and Source.   The needs of the whole outweigh those of the individual.   More stuff does not fulfill the void of love but fuels a craving that is never satisfied and continues to rule over your peace and happiness.

How much can you do without to become part of the flow from Source?  You are the flow if you do not fear lack but only see that all are provided for.

Open yourself to the peace within.  The simple life requires less maintenance on stuff and more time for self mastery.

Why is it only the elderly see the benefits of less stuff to maintain which has no meaning for the self?  How do you contemplate your possessions?   Does the care and maintenance take up too much of your time or nag at your thoughts and disturb your peace?

The peace is within.  That is your only treasure.  It requires no care and feeding for it is true peace. How much are you willing to let go of to get down to the functional?  The fewer items you possess that need maintenance, the greater the ease of the day.  Do all the things fill your heart?  If you lack Love, seek it within.

Ginae McDonald connected with me through Facebook and Twitter.  She asked me to respond to some questions which became her blog entry.   You can check out the rest of her blog entries at http://www.rsspad.com/DailySpirit.xml

I always enjoy interviewing a fellow Empath. As each life is unique, there is so much to learn. I am so grateful to find someone willing to share. Via Twitter, I have found a wonderful lady, a talented Empath, and a wonderful person in Sherry Dmytrewycz of Healing Gateway. I know that you will enjoy spending time with her.

How do you use your empathy on a day-to-day basis?

I use my Empathy in my energy healing work to let me know where the problem areas are in the body and the emotional blockages and charges that need to be released. I have learned to distinguish when an issue in a joint is due to misalignment, inflammation, fear of moving forward, or something else.

On a day-to-day basis, I use my empathy to get a sense of which people may be energy vampires or just have a lot of negative energy in their fields. It also helps me to know when it may be time to leave or avoid an area.

In my travels, I have gone to some high-energy places in Egypt, Mexico, Peru, and places like Sedona, Arizona. My sensitivity to energies has helped me to tune into spiritual beings that may be guardians of the area. In addition, I can distinguish whether the place is good for clearing the heart chakra or another chakra. I am often led to specific spots to spend time and receive the gift of the energies in that location.

What advice would you have for someone who’s only recently realized that they are an Empath?

I would definitely recommend that an Empath know how to ground themselves to run off their stress and know how to cut their cords on a daily basis.

Elaboration on cords: We have an energetic cord to everyone that we have a relationship with everyone that we spend time with on a regular basis and people we make please for our sympathy. We have all been around someone that we can’t wait to get away from. That person is an energy sucker.

No one has a right to use your energy for their lessons and you need all of your energy to handle your own lessons in life. Therefore, it is a good idea to cut your cords every night so no one is sucking your energy while your body is being refreshed.

Ask to be covered in the blue light protection of God. Call on Archangel Michael to swing his flaming golden sword severing the cords of all those you are attached to. I visualize the sword coming down in front of my body, under my feet and up the back. Then I move it over and repeat until I have gone completely around my body.

I was initially very skeptical about this and reluctant to cut cords, especially with my children, but I found that they became more responsible within a short period of time.)

They must also know enough to ask Spirit (“If it is not mine take it away”), learn how to turn it off so that they are not intruding in the space of another and doing readings without permission, learn to ask for a shield to avoid picking up negative energies from others, and learn how to clear negative energies from your field.

Do you have an example of an instance when someone close to you started opening up (spiritually) because of being closer (emotionally or physically) to you?

Often after talking to a new, prospective client, they will comment about how much better they feel just talking to me.

A family member happened to be in the room while I was doing some healing work on another family member. They suddenly realized how much they could feel that was coming up for release in the person receiving the healing. They left the room to stop the feeling.

Some of my clients have found that their hands suddenly opened up and they began sending energy and some even began seeing images and were more aware of the shifts in their body.

Please, tell me about one of your more awesome spiritual experiences.

I have a friend who is very bubbly and excited about everything. Several years ago she talked me into taking a class, The Order of Melchizedek. When I arrived at the class and looked at the handouts, I realized that this was a class for those who were or intended to be healers.

Despite several psychics telling me that I was to be a healer, I didn’t feel like it was something for me to do. I really wanted to leave, but the teacher must have realized my fear and asked me to hand out materials to those who came in after me.

So not wanting to say no and bolt out the door, I agreed. During the class time, I did a Spiritual shift and realized that I wanted to be a healer. I said to Spirit that if I was supposed to be a healer I needed a teacher. Within less than 48 hours a flyer advertising classes arrived in my mailbox. Thus began my journey doing healing work.

From a blog post by Ginae Mc Donald  http:www.rsspad.com/DailySpirit.xml

When we are sick, we desire a quick fix, a miracle cure. While miracles do happen, for the majority of us they are not always there when we want them.
What is a body to do? How about considering some of the habitual behaviors and/or thought patterns that got you into this uncomfortable situation? If what you are thinking or doing is not serving you, then it is time for change.
You are in charge of your body, and therefore you may NOT abdicate responsibility for the resultant sad state of affairs. Since the body always follows your thoughts, the mind is the place to begin to create the health you desire.
From there it proceeds to your will power and passion to make your decision a reality through action. Some say that this information was left out of “The Secret,” but it was there. A thought without action and commitment is just a passing thought which will not manifest the good you desire.
If you don’t take into account the fact that it may have taken you a long time to develop a bad thought habit, you may expect to shift your thoughts instantly without struggle. Remember that you have a well-worn neuropathway that needs to be shifted and that doesn’t happen over night. You will be challenged and tempted often to go back on your decision to change.
However, don’t beat yourself up when a thought starts once again on that well worn- pathway of negativity. Just say: “Cancel. Clear.” This lets the Universe know that you recognize the thought as negative and do not choose to send that energy out for manifestation.
You also need to be able to call on some tools to help you. These tools can be friends to encourage you and keep you accountable, distractions to shift your thoughts to more pleasurable things or small rewards that you give yourself for sticking to your decision.
If you are determined to make changes in your life, set up a plan, set yourself a deadline, and decide on the tools that will best help you meet your goal.
Don’t forget that one of your tools should be gratitude for all that you have and all that you will receive.
In addition, an Energy Healing can assist you by removing emotional triggers, removing any negative energies from your field to help you shift your perceptions. You won’t find me saying, “Poof! You are Healed!” but you will find me supporting and facilitating your choice for a healthier life.

I once saw a program on television about a woman who was in an automobile accident that had blocked traffic.  While out-of-body, she was very aware that many around her were angry and impatient with the delay.

She was also aware that one woman in the crowd was sending loving energy to help her.  This gave her the faith and strength to hold on until additional help arrived. When she recovered from her injuries she managed to track down the sender of loving energies and thanked her for her efforts.

This story helped me to recognize the amazing effect of loving energies.  I thought about how I might begin to send more loving energy to assist those in need.

Being of assistance to those in need is not just something that happens when I am doing my healing working but is an integral part of who I am.  Now I had a new way of helping others.

I thought of how many times the piercing sound of an ambulance, fire truck, or police siren penetrated my thoughts.  I knew that each time I heard those sounds, someone was in trouble, so I now send Love and Light to whoever needs those sirened vehicles.

That is not the only time when Love and Light may be helpful.  There are those who have lost a loved one or who may be suffering from a sudden handicap or a long term illness. Maybe someone is just having a bad day and could use some help.

You can send Love and Light to those in other cities, states, or countries that are experiencing difficulties.  You can send Love and Light to our Leaders who we hope are making enlightened decisions for the benefit of all.

Someone once said to me that sending Love and Light is an intrusion and that the person may not want any Love and Light.  This implies that what is sent is a manipulation, but Love and Light is only sent to offer whatever is in the best interest of the person involved.

All have the right to reject the offer whether it be at a conscious or subconscious level.  The same is true in any healing session.  The healee, and not the healer, is in charge and decides how much healing to accept or reject.

As you open your hearts this Valentine’s Day, please, remember there are many who can benefit from your Love and Light, not only on this day but every day.

I was disturbed to see this question posed in a recent Parade magazine poll.  Who would think of even doing such a thing – surely not someone who really understands what it means to have a pet.

Pets are man’s best friends, offering us unconditional love, companionship, distractions, entertainment, exercise, protection, and so much more.

At the same time, they are feeling beings who like stability and someone that they can depend on to fulfill their needs.  They miss us when we are not around and anxiously await our return and greet us with pleasure.

I remember how hard it was on our dog each time that we moved.  He had a heightened sense of awareness while he checked out the new territory.  If anything new came in the house, he would bark at it and check it out for potential problems.

To think that a pet would not have stability upsets me.  Not many people like to continually be on the move, staying in strange surroundings with unknown people. Why would an animal be any different?

Different people are on differing schedules which does not provide stability.  In addition, the pets may not be fed the same diet which can be very upsetting to their digestive systems.

Pets bond with people.  To think that someone might rent a pet and then not see that animal for a while or maybe never again, just opens the pet to heartbreak.

As an energy healer for animals, I have felt the pain and sorrow that pets can suffer.  I can assure you that they have feelings as fragile as our own.

If we truly follow the concept that we all are one, then the thought of treating a pet as less than ourselves is unthinkable.

The Magi brought gifts to the Christ child of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

None of us have any difficulty understanding why gold would be a great gift but what about that frankincense and myrrh.

While getting started on my Spiritual path I learned the importance of starting my day with an exercise to get me grounded and another to get me brain balanced.

Grounding helps me to run off my stress, hold my ground through challenges and look at things more objectively instead of emotionally. It helps to give me a bigger energy field. This is helpful since, my teacher claims, the person with the biggest energy field always wins and we all want to be winners.

Brain balancing gives me the benefit of looking at things from both the masculine and the feminine side with both knowledge and wisdom and seeing both the whole and the parts of an issue. This is a great benefit for my decision-making. In addition, with a regular practice of brain balancing, I have the additional assistance of spiritual guidance.

So what do these two exercised have to do with the Magi’s gifts? Frankincense assists with grounding and myrrh assists with brain balancing. When applied to the skin in the form of essential oils, the person cannot help but get some grounding and brain balancing.

How about if you gift yourself with some of the Magi’s gifts of frankincense and myrrh and perhaps the gold will soon follow.