Welcome back, everyone! It's great to connect with each one of you today. I understand that these can be challenging times, so I hope you've had some happy, lighthearted, and restful moments. I trust that you've been able to find opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment, whether by exploring new interests, spending time with loved ones, or taking some time for self-care.

I'm pleased to present to you March’s newsletter's edition. I believe you’ll find this edition's range of topics to be intriguing and thought-provoking, as well as informative.

Remember to look after ourselves and one another in order for us to create a supportive and caring community. Some of the ways you can take care of your well-being is: getting enough sleep, staying active, or simply staying connected with friends and loved ones. During the winter months, many find themselves bundling up in warm layers for outdoor activities or engaging in indoor activities and hobbies to stay cozy. It's an ideal time to explore new interests and discover joy in life's simple pleasures.

Why don’t you settle in with your beverage of choice and explore today’s articles?

*In one of today’s topics, I'll attempt to find examples where only the ego or the nervous system is involved.

I must admit, this subject has expanded my view on the subject. I hope you'll find the exploration just as fascinating as I do.

Thank you for being a part of this community, and I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

If there’s a topic you’d like me to cover, just click ‘your suggestions’ and let me know which subject would interest you. Thank you.

Today, I’ll continue to share my insights about our departed loved ones and our departed pets.

I spent some time researching but couldn’t find an answer to a unique question that I’d received in an email.

While I’m familiar with the experience of receiving visits in dreams, I couldn't find any articles that covered this particular situation. Finally, I decided to ask my guides to come up with an answer, and they did.

The email said, ‘I’d love hearing about loved ones coming for visits in our dreams. In my case, I find that I dream of those who have passed, and I find myself too busy to spend time with them. When I wake up, I’m happy to have felt their presence, but I’m also sad that I didn’t enjoy their visit. Bitter sweet.’

I’ll start with the first part of her question: hearing about loved ones coming for visits in our dreams.

According to Verywellmind, “Dreams about loved ones who have passed away can be quite common and are a normal part of the grieving process,” says Michelle King, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Southern California.

Yes, I agree that it can be part of the grieving process, but that point of view discounts all the other experiences.

Our departed loved ones and pets are aware of our journey, and sometimes they visit us in our dreams for various reasons.They choose to come in our dream state because that’s when we’re relaxed, which makes it easier to connect with us. Other times, they wish to say hello or reassure us that they’re around. I’ve heard of situations where the individual prior to their death, had made a promise they’d come to see their loved ones. There are so many other reasons why they visit in our dreams.

I’ve had a couple of dreams where loved ones appeared in my dreams to warn me about upcoming situation. One of those occasions was when my paternal grandfather came into my dream to inform me that the person I was dating was going to break up with me in three days. He was right, and knowing what was going to happen helped me not to have the rug pulled from under my feet. It turned out the ending of the relationship was a real blessing in disguise.

The other one happened when I was fifteen years old while staying in another province for the summer. An ancestor came to tell me that when I wake up from that dream, my dad was going to die of a heart attack because he was working too hard. It woke me up, and I immediately called him. Naturally, he brushed me off, saying he didn’t believe in that nonsense. So I said, “I might as well say hi to mom since I’m on the phone.”

I told her about my dream, which she took seriously. Somehow, she got him to see a doctor. It turned out his cholesterol was so high, the doctor couldn’t believe he hadn’t already had a stroke or heart attack. The doctor made sure to give my dad a no-nonsense health plan and medication that he was told to take right away. Guess what? My dad is still here. Over the years, I’d tell others about my dream and what happened to him. He’d openly agree with everything I said, but at the end of the story, he’d add, “Yes, but I don’t believe in that nonsense.”

Other points about their visits in our dream time: myself, not all my loved ones come to visit. Yet I have a strong bond with many of them. I’ve asked my guides why that happens, and they explained that sometimes getting visits can stop the person’s grieving process. For some of us, if we get the visitation and we’re not ready for it, it could cause more harm than good. Other times, the individual is so stressed that loved ones or departed pets do come, but we don’t retain the dream. Or we aren’t aware of their presence. Others would stop making their own decisions and continually seek out advice from the departed. My guides explained that it would stop the individual from evolving. My guides also said that many are aware that their loved ones are around and don’t need to have a dream visit.

As for the second part of the email about being too busy to slow down to enjoy the visit with your loved ones, here’s what one of my guides said: Here are some questions the individual should be asking: Are they so stressed that they cannot stop to either recharge or visit with others? This is true whether it’s with departed loved ones or the living.

Another question is: What would you want the experience to be like? Whatever the answer, does it also apply to your daily life? The other comment they suggested was that before going to bed, set your intentions. For example, when I get their visits, I’m going to take the time to visit with them, and the work can wait for another day. They wanted me to add that you don’t have to use this sentence; make up your own.

I hope this will help you connect with your loved ones. Let me know how it turns out.

*I’ll continue next month to answer any other questions I’ve received.

If you have any questions, click on the “Your Questions” button to submit them. 

Today’s topic is “I'll attempt to find examples where only the ego or the nervous system is involved."

In November of last year, while I was giving a massage treatment to a client, I began to wonder whether there was a connection between the ego and the nervous system. My intuition led me to believe that there was, and as a result, it began my journey to explore this connection. I’m now taking you along on this journey to explore with me.

Over the last few months, I've come to realize that whatever is linked to the ego is also linked to the nervous system. Yet, there are at least two differences between them, which I’ll discuss one of them today.

Before we start, let's discuss the vagus nerve (VN), which plays a significant role in the nervous system (NS). Both systems are interdependent and cannot function effectively without each other.

The vagus nerve (VN) is a cranial nerve that runs from the brain to the gut. It is responsible for 90% of internal organ functions such as digestion, breathing, and heart rate, as well as reflex actions like coughing and sneezing. It also helps in balancing the deregulated nervous system. When stimulated, it counterbalances the fight or flight (sympathetic state) and triggers a relaxation response, allowing your body to rest, digest, detox, and heal (parasympathetic state). The VN plays a crucial role in physical, emotional, and social health, which is why I now believe that the ego and nervous system are also interconnected. Another fact about the VN is that it acts like a data cable to our brain.

One of the reasons why I realized that the ego and the nervous system are connected has to do with someone I know. The individual had surgery where the surgeon removed a portion of the VN. This person has suffered and paid dearly immediately right after that surgery. He now has to take 75 pills per week, and it still doesn’t help nearly enough. Even though he’s been given medication to regulate his emotional state, he’s stuck in anger, fear, and despair. In his case, the negative emotional feedback loop persists in the absence of the vagus nerve's connection to the nervous system.

I have come to understand that if an individual has undergone a lot of stress or trauma throughout their life, their NS becomes hyper-vigilant and is a highly predictive system. It happens because the primary objective of the NS is to ensure one's survival. Many discussions have taken place regarding how both biological and psychological factors impact our nervous system, but social factors too are equally important and can have a destabilizing effect on the individual.

The good news is that there are several approaches to regulating the nervous system and preventing it from overreacting and remaining trapped in a negative emotional cycle. Since the stuck state has persisted over years or even most of your life, it’ll require time and patience to retrain the NS. I’m including some tools someone can use to re-educate the NS.

It is important to use these basic tools frequently throughout the day to help re-educate your NS. However, they will become less necessary over time.

It’s to your benefit to customize these tools to fit your individual needs and circumstances. You should remember that change takes patience and persistence, but with consistent effort, it is possible to retrain your NS.

Various activities can help you control your knee-jerk reactions, including singing, dancing, taking nature walks, yoga, and focusing on slow and even breaths for a couple of minutes. Other activities that can be helpful include gargling, splashing cold water on your face, and engaging in positive self-talk. Acknowledging what you have accomplished can also make a big difference. These activities are a good starting point to help calm your NS.

*Next month, I’ll discuss how the ego influences the nervous system.

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The Chinese horoscope for 2024 predicts a prosperous year for the wood dragon.

In the realm of Chinese astrology, the Year of the Wood Dragon has arrived on February 10th, 2024. As the Lunar New Year has arrived, it’s intertwining the powerful characteristics of the Dragon with the nurturing essence of Wood. This enchanting combination promises a year marked by growth, vitality, and the blossoming of wisdom.

A surge of transformative energy sweeps in, inviting individuals of all zodiac signs to embrace the unique influences of this celestial combination. Beyond the elemental dance of Wood, this year promises a tapestry of opportunities and challenges.

What are your thoughts for this year? I’d love to hear what your thoughts are. Hit the button below and let me know.

This year, you may consider giving a gift certificate for a reading, workshop, or hypnotherapy. It would be a thoughtful present that they’ll appreciate. Not only will it provide them with an opportunity to explore new experiences, This gift certificate will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on their life.

If your family and friends are located in or around Winnipeg, you also have the option to gift them with a massage therapy gift certificate. This could be a great way to help them feel rejuvenated and refreshed in the New Year.

Click the “Gift Certificate” button, and we’ll set it up.

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