Synchronicity.

In my story 'White Balloons' I talk of amazing occurrences - things that happen simultaneously - but not by chance. They are not coincidences; they are much more than that. They are meaningful, and blow your mind when you realize them.

I have had so many of these moments throughout my journey ... and this week I had another one. I wont go into much detail.

A friend suggested that I may like to become a member of a circle ... of like minded women, who are about empowering others in the world. I was honored to be asked, but first I had to send a brief  description of myself to a woman who is part of the group.

Expressing myself comes easy to me now, and simply flows from my heart ... I sent off an email, and a day later a reply came. I started to read the message, and I felt an instant connection with this woman. The feeling of it rose from my soul and brought tears to my eyes. I knew straightaway that we were headed in the same direction ...

She warmly invited me into the 'Circle', and said that she could'nt wait to read my book. She also suggested that I may like to look at a video on her website.

I did, and was astounded to find that it was to do with loss and grief. And about how in western culture, we avoid these subjects(that go hand in hand), and are not encouraged to talk about our true feelings!

It fitted in perfectly with what I believe, and was behind me putting my personal story out there ... in the hope that many others would relate to it, and address the emotions in themselves.

I haven't joined the group at this stage - and maybe I dont need to, because ... in my own way I am encouraging others to find power and peace within. And in a similar way, this beautiful woman Michele is doing the same. We were meant to be linked ... I have no doubt of that ...

                                                                                                                         Jo St. Claire

Living It!

I told you that I am posting  through my spirit now...  it is fine to say one is spiritual...  but it has to be lived.

Thank you my beautiful 'Sheree' for helping me see this...

One doesn't have to be a 'Saint'; I know a few St.s including me...  hahaa - who use an occasional swear word...  and some...  a lot. And do other normal things like getting annoyed with those that pip us off...

I love animals, especially cats; but I have had four of them hanging out at my place over the last week... day and night. It is mating season, so I don't have to remind you of the noise they make. So today I decided that I had put up with this long enough. I chased them over the fence, with a lot of yelling ... and I might add a swear word or two.

I believe it is about balanced living ... no one is 'holier than thou' ... this attitude is of superior thinking, and judgemental in it's approach. To me it is extreme, and brings karma with it, just as other negative behaviour does.

 It also says in the bible: 'neither asceticism on one hand, or pervertedness on the other'( I had to look up the word asceticism). It means, rigid self denial ...  and pervertedness means seriously offending. 

We live spiritually, when we do our best to live from the heart ...

Some of you may have already caught a glimpse of my beautiful 'dragonfly'... it is on my website ... I talk about it's symbolism in my story 'White Balloons'...  it represents what I am talking about ...

                                                                                                                                       Jo St. Claire

Web Launch....

Woohoo! My website is up and running! Thank you Gemma for all your hard work, and expertise!

I am very foggy in my head writing this, but in my mind I am clear, and I must admit excited about seeing my site up there, and knowing that it is completed. I have been given all the info I need to edit it when I choose, and I will update as time evolves. I will let everyone know when my book 'White Balloons' is availabe to purchase online, and details of where you can get it.

ADDRESS: www.WhiteBalloonsbyJoStClaire

 Or - http://  www.loss-grief-innerpeace.com

It has been a full on week with lots happening, but I wouldn't change it - because I am realizing my dreams...

Now I must go - and get my head around this new 'adventure playground' that I have created .... with wonderful assitance of course! Or is it the other way around ... hmmm

Thank you for the enthusiasm and warmth Gemma, with which you carried out this task - you are a delightful young woman.

Many thanks - Jo

Being Beautiful....

We are all beautiful, but we have to know it; once we do...  we live that beauty. In the beginning we were all created out of the same seed. But along the way we lost our way to different degrees. It is never too late to change our ways. As I say in my book White Balloons: "Love created us so that we would love too ... but we have to learn how to love, and this may take many lifetimes''.

 But it doesn't have to ... we can wake up now to who we are, and become the truly beautful self that we were always destined to be. By spreading love ... we find 'Paradise'.

There are many on the planet who know who they are, and they live from the heart. I have only realized this in myself recently ... and it is bliss ... 

There are also those who are still lost, and in such a deep place that I am sure they can not see their way out - and no one is to blame. Blame is a useless emotion; one could blame for ever and it still would'nt change the situation ... but we can make amends .... and we can forgive ....

We are all free to choose the type of person we want to be .... but when you go along the path of loving others- love comes back to you, and you are set free ... 

                                                                                                                  Jo St. Claire

                                                                                

Focusing On Now.

I am doing what I am meant to do now. I am clear and focused.

I mention the word 'now' a lot in my writing ... that is because I am living ... now.

And I have come to see that we can only truly live now.

Now can not be in the past, nor can it be in the future - how can it be? We can make now blissful and beautiful by acknowledging this fact.

By bringing only peaceful, happy memories into the now, and letting the rest go ... we can create the future that we want.

It is all happening for me now because I realized this and changed my thinking.

We can all change the way we think. And if you think it is too difficult ... then it will be.

Ask for guidance from an angel ... they are available to every one, not just me ... but you have to ask from your heart.

We all have the power within us to turn our lives around ...


                                                                                                                          Jo St. Claire

Connecting...

These are my thoughts...

How we relate to one another is a deciding factor as to our happiness.

In its own embodiment...  it is everything.

I believe that having worthwhile relationships is the most functional and fulfilling way that we can live.

We have relationship with all who reside on this planet - we are all connected in the true sense of things. We just need to see that ... we are not separate ... we are connected.

We are not just connected to people here on earth ... we are connected to all living things in the Universe.

There are different ways in which we relate to others ... and this depends on how deep the connection is.

With some it may be on a superficial level; with others it is more intimate - like family and friends;  and then there are those we fall in love with!

And although we are all connected, there are many with whom we do not feel that connection emotionally.

That is OK - that is how it is. Without judgement - it needs to be accepted, that we can't connect in this way with everyone we meet and know.

I believe that this is the way it is meant to be ... otherwise it would be too overwhelming ... we all form our soul groups.

But at the same time I know that we need to respect other's differences, and show them that we care ... even though we may not choose to have a personal relationship with them.

                                                                                                                                       Jo St. Claire

PS. I will share more of my thoughts on relationships, and 'real love' in time, and 'beyond' ...

A Big Step Forward...

I have taken a big step forward, but from now on I hope that we can walk together...

I have finally forwarded my manuscript and book cover(art design) to Balboa Press. It will take approximately six weeks for it to be available online as an e-book.

I feel relieved now it is with them, and as a friend said, 'It is in God's hands now'. Not only is my book in God's hands...  I am too...  and the 'Angels' assigned to me, are guiding me through the process  of publishing.

 'It Is All Good'.

I am finally doing what I have always wanted to do; my mission is underway!

It has been overwhelming to say the least this past week!  There have been emails flying back and forth, and a lot of time spent at the computer. I have also had to make a number of phone-calls, and fill in detailed forms. At the same time, I was working with my tech assistant on my Website design.  By the way that should be up and running this week, and is looking 'divine'. I will post the address on Facebook and on this site, as soon as it is complete.

All this activity and excitement caused me a massive headache, and a very sore neck and back!  But it was well worth it, and I booked myself in for a remedial massage with a wonderful therapist - she is amazing! Thank you Rhonda, for ridding me of my aches and pains - and for unblocking my chakras.

I feel wonderful now, and looking forward to the publishing journey. I will keep you posted, and updated.

                                                                                                                               Jo St. Claire

Looking For Answers?

I believe that my book 'White Balloons' will be read by those that are seeking answers for themselves.

Some may read it out of curiosity, and there will be those that read it and already have their own point of view ...

I am not trying to convince anyone ... I have simply related my journey ... I don't expect anyone to believe what I do ... and how can you, if you haven't experienced what I have.

I simply opened my mind to the possibility of there being more to life ... and the rest followed ...

                                                                                                                                   Jo St. Claire

I Have Only Walked In My Shoes!

I want to make it clear that I don't profess to know what others suffer ... I only know what I have been through ... I have only walked in my shoes.

I know that there would be millions of people in the world, who have been through much greater suffering from loss and tradgedy than me. And for all of you I have great compassion.

We all deal with loss in different ways, and depending on the circumstances ...

 Loss takes in many forms, and not only by someone close passing away do we suffer from it ...

I know this, and have lived it;  however where my story differs is in its spiritual aspect. Once I was shown the truth - it transformed everything that I had believed, and I was healed.

                                                                                                                        Jo St. Claire
 

Positive Thinking!

I have come to see clearly that positive thinking has played a major part in achieving the peace I am experiencing now, and it is helping me in attaining ultimate joy.

I started practicing this way of thinking some years ago, and to start with it wasn't easy ... I would often fall back. I continued on with it though, and by reading as much as I could on the subject, and by reinforcing what I had learnt, I eventually trained my mind in a different pattern.

 And now as soon as I have a negative thought - I change it into a positve one.

I thought that my positive state of mind could influence any outcome... but then my husband was dying and I could not save him. I had to accept this and be strong, as he needed me. I realized then that we can not control another's thinking or life ... we don't have the right to...

All I could do was gently comfort him from my knowing that it was not the end.  And that he would go on living, and that we would meet up again.

No matter how positive one is, it is a natural response to mourn the loss of a loved one.  But in time and with the right attitude we can come through, and be happy again.

I am so grateful for finding faith, and to the angels that helped me throughout my grieving time ... and to one in particular who saw the light in the end, and let me know that life does indeed continue ...

You will find out more by reading my book - 'White Balloons'.

                                                                                                                           Jo St. Claire

My Healing Places.

I am sure that we all have places that we go to when we are hurting ... whether this is inside ourselves, somewhere externally, or both.

Being somewhere naturally beautiful can bring solace and peace. It might simply be by sitting on a riverbank, or walking on a beach near the sea ...

Or it may be by going further afield, and going to those places one has dreamed of?

As part of my healing I did all of these ...

If you read my story you will find out where I went, and the effect these places had on me during my journey with grief.

The photos I have added here will give you a clue ... but only I can know how special these places are to me ... my heart is connected forever.

                                                                                                                              Jo. St. Claire    

PS. 'I will be writing new posts when my spirit tells me...  so that could be any time...'