Rose Brabant

Let’s face it, moving on is sometimes the hardest thing to do. We might even cling to pain because it becomes so familiar, letting go means that we have to journey into uncharted territory and by default we are habitual creatures. With the year almost up, it’s expected to become sentimental and reflect on the past year. Right now is the time to take inventory. What’s working? What needs to go? Surely this year has brought you many blessings, some in disguise.

Anger can arise from focusing on what wasn’t accomplished. I have a tendency to do that and behind that tendency is a form of greed which can never be healthy. It means that you did not get “enough”. Well the good news is, tomorrow is another day. I am certain that every single one of you has grown in some shape or form in the past year. For me, 2011 was about getting down to what my true priorities in life are and getting down to zero in order to lay a new foundation. Especially financially, this year has not been the best and I know there are so many who know exactly what I’m talking about.

So I suggest you take the time to write 3 lists. List One will be to write down all of the blessings that 2011 has brought to you, that you would like to bring into 2012. List Two is what you’re needing to get rid of. After you’re done writing this one, the fun part is to burn it! List Three is the manifesting list. I’m personally going to take this one step further and do a vision board over a few glasses of champagne on New Year’s Eve.

A key piece here is to make sure you are completely over anything that might be holding you back from getting what you want. For example, if you want a new romantic relationship and you’re still pining over your ex, chances are that your baggage will create problems either now or later. I suggest that you kill the thoughtforms that keep you chained to the past first. A great way to do that would be to write a letter to your ex or whomever or whatever emotion you can’t let go of. It could apply to anyone, let’s say you’ve had some long term drama with a friend. Get everything out on paper: the good, the bad, the ugly. Say goodbye and burn it. Do this as many times as you need to until the thoughtform is gone so you can have peace.

If you didn’t have the greatest year but you’re still currently breathing and standing, you have another shot! On the contrary, if you conquered the world in 2011, maybe this upcoming year will be more about relaxing and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Let’s welcome in 2012 with a bang! I wish all of you an amazing, prosperous and healthy New Year!

With the holidays upon us, many people feel stumped on what gifts to get. Why not this year, not just focus on the gifts but the real gifts like quality time? Create meaning! Here are some ideas:

Ideas for your Partner

• Cook them their favorite meal as a surprise

• Give them a massage

• Plan a night of quiet time at home with no distractions to pay full attention to each other

Ideas for your Friends

• Send them an actual handwritten letter to let them know you’re thinking about them

• Make time to meet up for coffee and catch up

• Frame their favorite poem or quote
• Offer to babysit or run an errand for them if they are short on time
  

Ideas for your Family

• Put together a photo album of the previous year of your favorite family photos together

• Plan a movie night so the family can sit together & watch a movie; bring snacks
• Get a craft project you can all work on together like a puzzle or get a new board game

Ideas for your Community

• Sign up for Big Brothers Big Sisters or volunteer at Boys & Girls Club

• Help support recycling

• Purchase from your local farmers market & local businesses as opposed to Walmart

“If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.”- Dalai Lama

Best Wishes,

Rose

I think it’s time to really pour my heart out because maybe it will do some good…

I’ve gotten into the habit of reading the news every morning. I took a break for awhile from it because I’m an “empath”. Translation: I’m ridiculously sensitive. I couldn’t help but to return back to it. Is ignorance truly bliss? I think that most evil things stem from some form of ignorance so I’d rather be aware. As I look through the news every day I almost wind up in tears. I saw a photo today of a starving child in Somalia. His body was completely emaciated and he had the skin of an old man. I could not imagine being that mother, cradling my infant as they fade away. I thought to myself…

I HAVE NO PROBLEMS.

We live in culture that is so focused on the attainment of “things” and money. We live in a society of obese, greedy people who want more and more and more. We are not taught what is “enough”. Is it really everyone’s fault? Maybe not so much. The media has had a such a huge, negative influence on people and we are finally waking up from our coma. Americans used to be considered “citizens” and now we are referred to “consumers”. Because that is what we do, we consume. We consume everything in our paths and worship money which is not even a real thing. Money is just paper and only means something because of the value we’ve placed on it. I realize that we need money to survive but to let it dominate our happiness & our being is another issue.

I understand that there are people out there who are legitimately struggling. It’s not my intention to take away from that. I’m speaking to the people who aren’t really doing that bad for themselves yet complain about how horrible their life is, because they are wrapped up in some petty drama. Time to snap out of it! It’s really not as bad as it seems…

I feel angry.

I feel angry because I feel like I haven’t contributed enough to the world just yet. I feel angry that I worry about money so much but it’s something so deeply ingrained in our culture, it’s hard to escape. But what I  can do now is make an effort every single day to be grateful and put issues in perspectives for others.

Do you know someone who has serious health problems? If you are a healthy person, do you wake up every morning and express gratitude for that? No amount of money can replace good health. It’s such a blessing. No “things” can replace the wealth of the people that truly love you. Take a moment to think of all of the amazing people you have in your life and how valuable they are. This is why I’m writing my book about relationships because relationships are THE MOST important thing our lives. Yet great emphasis is placed on so many other aspects of life and we wonder why relationships crumble.

YOU ARE SO BLESSED.

Every time you obsess over an issue, chances are it’s really small compared to the larger scheme of things. Do not wait for Thanksgiving to be thankful! Be in gratitude, right now in the moment.

Feeling a little stuck lately? Here are a few ideas to get you out of the same routine…

Let me know how these work for you!

As we close in on the remainder of the month, I wanted to tap in to the where our focus should be for the upcoming week so I pulled three cards for to see what direction to go in. I asked what the energy was “universally”. If you’re reading this blog, chances are that this will apply to you. Synchronicity in action!

I pulled three cards from the lovely Animals Divine Companion deck by Lisa Hunt to see what is in store: the Two of Swords, the Six of Wands and the Knight of Wands.

The message of this reading to take a brief respite to enjoy stillness & equilibrium. A short pause is necessary to gain composure and focus. Surrender into calmness & look at matters that are bothering you from an objective viewpoint. The next card, Six of Wands speaks of confidence. Perhaps you’ve worked really hard on something so it is okay to be proud of it. Don’t be afraid to celebrate even the smallest victories! The last card indicates that there is a strong need for creativity in our lives at this time. Creativity can be used to solve problems, to come up with new ideas and to expand on projects that have been “in the works” for awhile. Anticipate a week of fresh developments on goals you’ve been wanting to make progress on for awhile. The key is to take an entirely different approach! If you have any questions about the intuitive readings that I do, feel free to reach out to me.

I’m in awe that 2011 has flown by like lightning. We have a solid two months remaining at this point, most of which will be dedicated to holiday activities. Towards the end of the year, it’s normal to reflect and along with that comes the guilt of not having saved the world. Let’s scratch out the guilt though and write out a list of what was accomplished or gained! Celebrate both large & small experiences that have changed you or brought you satisfaction. Save the goals that you had from this year & do a “roll-over”. You may even find that you’ve evolved away from what you originally you thought you wanted. Now you can re-direct your energy to new ideas.

At any given time, you have the chance to start over. I repeat: at any give time you have the chance to start over. You don’t have to wait for the ball to drop. You can wake up tomorrow morning and decide you’re going to change your career, end a relationship, improve the relationship you’re in if you’re in one, make new friends, etc. It’s just a matter of saying YES and that becomes the automatic activation machine. But the first step is to make the choice. Being stuck is merely an illusion because for every excuse you make, there is also a strategy to counteract it. If you don’t know where to start, start with what’s not working and remove it.

With the holidays approaching, keep a watchful eye on your stress levels. This usually ends up being a tough time of year for a lot of people, especially with the nature of the economy. Have you done anything yet to prepare, like setting a strict budget or deciding to make handmade gifts as opposed to store bought? It’s time to consider these things now as preventing the perils of procrastination. Do you want to truly enjoy the holidays or run around like a chicken with their head cut off at the last minute?

Stay tuned for the next blog, I’ll be posting about using the Tarot for guidance. Thanks for reading!

Blessings,

Rose

I’m working on various projects right now and thought it was time to share my progress. It can be really overwhelming having multiple plates spinning. I find that the biggest factor to getting anything done is by being devoted. I want to capitalize on the amount of time I have left on this planet but am often reminded of my human limitations to the point of tears. Unfortunately, sleep is not really an option it’s a pesky “must-have”. I hold dear to my commitments that I’ve made to myself and others though. The reason why I create, why I write, is to help others. Art heals and words heal. If I can lift someone’s spirits, that gives me the motivation to push forward. To me the biggest success is helping others succeed. It means we all win. I’d like to share with you my latest painting which is a 24 x 26 acrylic on canvas:

I’ve done several paintings recently and have one commission left until I am full force dedicating myself to creating a stellar book proposal & manuscript. I’m also hoping to update my website & add a Facebook fanpage solely for my art & book project. But for now, priorities are priorities which means staying sane, focused and not losing sight of what’s truly important during the whole process. Thanks for reading!

All the best,

Rose

There’s a lot of talk these days about “Law of Attraction” and positive thinking. What used to be “magical thinking” is now widely accepted as a normality thanks to writers like Eckhart Tolle and movies like The Secret. Whether or not you consciously employ the Law of Attraction, it never hurts to think positively and have gratitude for the blessings in your life. I can not stress this enough! If there are some things in your life that aren’t quite “clicking” yet and you feel like the universe is resisting your requests, I’m going to provide you with some basic guidance on how to be the magnet for the results you are trying to achieve.

Step 1: Know *exactly* what it is that you want.

If you’re not sure about what you want, then I would suggest meditating upon it until you do. Sometimes the best way to figure out what you do want is to figure out what you don’t want. I’m grateful for the bad experiences and bad relationships I’ve had. They helped create clarity on what it was that I wanted. After you figure this out, you can write out your wishes. Think of this as placing an order…your order would never be vague but rather clear and detailed as necessary.

Step 2. Take stock on any barriers or negativity.

Is there anything negative or any blockages in your life which possibly could prevent you from this wish? Now is the time to systematically start removing these things to allow the open space to receive.

Step 3. Don’t worry about the specifics.

Let go of wondering about the who’s and the what’s and the if’s of how this desire of yours is to be manifested. Instead, let the universe take care of it. Sometimes things have to happen in a certain way that doesn’t make any sense. The random chaos of the universe will work in your favor, have faith in this.

Step 4. Feel it!

Visualization is one thing, but feeling the manifestation is another. You can visualize all day long but the strongest thing you can attach to your desire is emotion. Rather than seeing your manifestation, put yourself in the place of where it has already occurred. I often meditate and visualize myself in the perfect scenario and allow myself to feel the joy or fulfillment that would be  generated as a result of the wish coming true.

Step 5. Set it and forget it!

That’s right folks, just like the easy bake oven! The worst thing that you can do is hang on to your desire for dear life and try to micromanage the universe. Just. Let. Go.  The second part of that is trust.

Happy Manifesting to all of you!

Yours Truly,

Rose

Everyday we are faced with tough choices. Whether God exists or not, it’s really irrelevant because we are gifted with free will. If you are a fortunate enough person to be born into a situation or family where your basic human needs are provided for, you have a good shot at life. Not everyone gets to be born in a beautiful country where we have food, water, shelter, modern medicine, technology, education and opportunity. What a blessing it is to be here!

Usually when we are faced with betrayal, the first reaction is to blame someone else for what we are facing. It’s completely normal to feel hurt and to be angry. That’s a  standard human reaction. It is okay to be hurt, but hanging onto that hurt sets the stage to cave into the victim mentality where we throw up our arms and say, “I can’t believe this happened to me.” “I can’t believe so-and-so stabbed me in the back.” We must realize that we invite the demons to perpetrate on our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously. If we see that something might be bad for us, it’s often overlooked because we want to believe that things will get better, that person will change, it isn’t really that bad. But sometimes it is really that bad and the voice of our intuition is completely drowned out by the voice of idealism.

I invite you to take a look at yourself as I have done. It can be really painful but the first step is to realize the problem, then come to terms with it. Then second step is to forgive yourself and to forgive others. Coming from this place of awareness and a heart that is free from hatred is a better place from which to make new decisions and establish relationships. Is it wise to retaliate on someone that has wronged you or is it better to make peace with it, learn the lesson and move on to brighter horizons without letting any one negative situation take complete control of your life?

Today’s affirmation:

“I find peace in taking responsibility for my actions. I am not a victim but rather a powerful co-creator of life. I make choices that are in alignment with my truest and healthiest self.”