by Lisa Eve | Love
Valentine’s Day. Just reading that, what feelings stir up inside you? Feelings of romanticism? Grief? Excitement? LOVE? Dread? Lol. For every person, it’s something different, but as the years have gone on, it seems like the majority of people I encounter somewhat despise V-Day. Maybe because it’s an excuse for card companies, restaurants and corporations to capitalize on how to make more money by pulling on your heart-strings. But isn’t that what happens every holiday?
For me, it’s been a rare occasion that I’ve had a Valentine. Yes, I’ve had flowers delivered to my workplace and home by a friend, boyfriend or secret admirer and I’ve even had cards sent to me, but the stuff I’ve dreamed of; a romantic dinner by candlelight, followed by a romantic undressing of clothes and a hot and steamy night of passionate sex, has never happened. I would imagine every year that the condom companies must be selling out in anticipation of all the sex that would be had on Valentine’s night. (Seriously.)
The sad thing about having these dreams not come true is that I made it mean something about myself. That I’m unlovable, unworthy, unattractive, not good enough, etc. And so every year that I didn’t have a specific man to shower me with attention and love on this particular day, I’d go into a depression. Not a deep one, just a sad and pathetic one. LOL. And then I began to dread this particular day every year, wishing for it to be over with before it even began!
Not this year though! 🙂
With all the moving and classes and experiences I’ve had this year and last, I can say I feel I’ve finally come into my own! I’m accepting myself just as I am, and just as I’m not. (I’ve heard some rumors that this is what your 40’s is about, lol, and I’ve hit the mark early! Hehe!) What this means really, is I LOVE myself, just as I am, and just as I am not. I am my own Valentine, whether I have one or not! And Valentine’s Day this year doesn’t mean a thing to me! It’s just another day to celebrate and love myself, as I’m able to do every day!
Now that I’m able to see this about myself, I can see why so many people dislike this day. There’s so much PRESSURE! Oy vey! For women who do not have a Valentine, some interpret that as though they are not good enough, hence the tribal gathering of women celebrating themselves in spite of not having Valentines. Then there are women who buy themselves chocolates and send themselves flowers to say, “To heck with you Valentine’s Day! I can be my OWN Valentine!” And there are men who loathe this day because if you are in a relationship, you ought to be on top of your game on this day or your partner will think you don’t love him/her. What’s worse is that everybody has their ‘ideal Valentine’s Day’ scenario and if their partner fails just a wee bit, the whole day can go to pieces, and maybe even the relationship. A man can show his partner that he loves and can love his partner every day, but sadly we’ve placed so much importance on Valentine’s Day and what it means, based on commercials and movies, that you’re kinda screwed either way! (No pun intended.)
So, what I hope you get from reading this is that you are lovable, you are enough, you are desirable, and you are LOVED whether it’s February 14th or June 24th. One day out of the year should not determine your worth. And please do not let the media make you believe otherwise. Go inside, listen to yourself, trust yourself.
And if you have a Valentine and you’ve always had a Valentine, what I want to know is, do you show yourself and your partner that amount of love everyday, or just that one day of the year?
You can create whatever you want for yourself! Your cup of love can runneth over, if you want it to! 🙂
Dream of loving YOURSELF every day, dream of having love in your life every day, dream that love surrounds you all the time and so it shall be! 🙂
‘Til next time, thanks for reading & Happy Dreaming! 🙂
by Lisa Eve | Wisdom
Aloha! 🙂
Since my last post, I wanted to mention that 1) All is well and 2) I took another Mediumship class with Doreen Virtue! Doreen Virtue is the mother of Charles Virtue, the wonderful teacher of my Angel Practitioner class I took in Laguna Beach prior to moving to Maui. She is what I consider to be the ‘Mother Ship’ in working with our heavenly angels and the ‘other side.’ She has written many books, angel oracle card decks and has held many classes all over the world. She is an author with the infamous publisher Hay House, founded by Louise Hay (who I found out incidentally has the same Birthday as me! Cool!!)
Ok, ok, a lot of mentions in there, I know. Just giving you some background to my story. 🙂
Anyways, before I moved to Maui, I signed up to take Doreen’s class, as she was on the Big Island. It made sense to go since I was going to be so close! Even after I took Tina Marie Daly’s class, I still wanted to go and become re-certified. After all, this was another GREAT opportunity to fine-tune my craft and meet more lovely lightworkers! 🙂 And so I went, and met Doreen Virtue and many other wonderful people! The best part of my experience is that I continued to re-affirm I have special gifts.
Sometimes as we go along on our paths and discover why we’re here and/or what we’re meant to do here, we wonder if we have what it ‘really’ takes. I’m here to let you know, WE DO! There are no accidents in this world, no coincidences, and you are exactly where you are supposed to be in this moment. Even when you have moments of self-doubt, push past that fear and TRUST as you keep on moving. 🙂
So, since I have returned to Maui I’ve taken the necessary steps to start my Mediumship & Angel Practitioner business. The dream of owning my own business is finally coming true! I got a Business License, I did a few free readings in exchange for feedback, I’ve set up an office, my business cards are on their way, I’ll be creating a website momentarily and I’ve been spreading the word! 🙂
Here’s a great story…
The other day I went into a store to buy some crystals and other goodies for my office environment and usually there is someone there to offer readings. That day the person called in sick and while I was in the store, a lovely young lady came in and asked for a reading. I had just told the storekeeper that I was a Medium and so without hesitation, she told the young lady that I could do the reading for her! And so I did, on the spot! It was perfect! Perfect and divinely timed! The reading was great! I could tell I was hitting the mark with the client as she responded, “that makes sense” and I could see emotion in her eyes. Oh and did I mention it was her FIRST reading? What a gift that I was able to give to her! She paid me, took my number and said she’s gonna tell all her friends about me! WooHoo! 🙂
When I was finished with the reading I felt as if my angels were celebrating. I was on Cloud 9, 10, and 11! Ha ha! 🙂
Anyways, what I wanted to say is that as I’ve continued on my path, I’ve become more and more connected, inside. Intuitively, I am stronger than I’ve ever been. Even though I consider myself professionally as a Medium & Angel Practitioner, I can also affirm I am an Intuitive. My gifts are real! 🙂
So, in closing, I just wanted to say that when you find your true calling, you will know it and it will flow like water. It may not be easy, but just follow the steps and you will be greatly rewarded.
“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.
Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” ~ Bruce Lee
‘Til next time, thanks for reading and Happy Dreaming! 🙂
by Lisa Eve | Inspiration, Personal Growth & Development
Aloha! 🙂
So, you’ve been patiently waiting to hear what’s been going on, and now I can share!
After moving 14 times since arriving on Maui, I have FINALLY found a place to call home! I moved for my 15th time yesterday into a FABULOUS and BEAUTIFUL home. Granted the lease is for 6 months, I’m just happy to not have to pack up again in 2 days!
Some of it is a bit surreal. First of all, I live on Maui. Secondly, I’ve been living out of a suitcase for nearly 2 months moving on average every 3 days. Thirdly, this place was the first one I looked at (in person) and knew instantly it was my home. I filled out the application immediately, and the very next day I signed a lease, got the keys and voila!!
The best part is that it’s everything I’ve dreamed of in wanting a home! Direct ocean views, gorgeous sunsets every night, STAIRS (I can get exercise without leaving home!), it’s beautifully furnished, beautiful community, living on an island, need I say more? 🙂
Also, during my moving around the island phase, I took a brief trip to the mainland to take a Mediumship course. Yes, this is part of my life path! I’ve been really eager to start learning how to communicate with spirits (I had this gift as a child) and all the teachers I had met here had told me once I get settled to call them. Well, I didn’t want to wait to learn, so I hopped a plane and headed back to Laguna Beach, the place where all my dreams began! 🙂
I took a Mediumship Certification course with Tina Marie Daly and it was just what I needed! I learned so much and became confident in my ability to give readings! Actually, it just confirmed that I do have this gift (still) and it’s real!! So exciting! 🙂 Also, I met a bunch of really amazing and cool women! So, I got 2 for the price of 1! 😉
So, now I’m a Certified Medium! (The Certifications just keep growing and growing!) Maybe next I’ll learn Reiki! 🙂
In any case, that’s my update! 🙂 I’m very happy with how things are going. It’s not always easy, but the reward is magnificent. 🙂
Life Is Good.
‘Til next time, thanks for reading and Happy Dreaming! 🙂
by Lisa Eve | Inspiration, Personal Growth & Development
Ok, so I missed November. I apologize for that. I did have a nice Thanksgiving. Did you? 🙂
Also, Merry Belated Christmas, Happy Belated Chanukah and Happy Kwanzaa! 😉
So much has happened since I last wrote that I just didn’t know when to start the next post, but here it goes, finally!
Remember the post about my Dream city, Dream man and Dream job? Well, I’ve found my dream city!
Completely unbeknownst to me, it’s a place I’ve already lived!
After returning from Phoenix and LA on a recent trip, I realized though both cities were nice, neither one had ‘that’ feeling, the kind that says, “this is your home.”
And so I returned to the thought of, “well, the answer will soon reveal itself.”
The next day my girlfriend called me and I explained to her what happened and she said to me, “Lisa, every where you go, you compare to Miami, so why don’t you just move back?”
In that moment, I had the “duh light bulb” go on, and my choice was made!
It was so true! I had lived in Miami and South Beach for 4.5 years prior to moving back to NYC and I was looking for a city that was warm like Miami, on the water, had beautiful sunsets and a place that I already knew amazing people. Miami was staring me in the face the whole time, but I just thought since I had already “been there, done that” that it had to be somewhere new!
Well, this past year has been life altering, so I am actually moving back with a new mind and new perspective, so it’s perfectly fitting! 🙂
So, what about the Dream man? Ok, so the guy from my past didn’t work out. Though he is dreamy (oh so handsome), our paths and schedules were misaligned and sadly I had to complete that. However, he is a wonderful man and I will always be grateful he came back into my life.
I have a feeling though, a gut feeling that once I get to Miami and get settled, my dream man will show up! I am ready! 🙂
And about my dream job…
I am currently working on a business plan to take it to the next level. I am STILL excited about developing this idea and bringing it to life! Stay tuned!
So, with the New Year upon us, I am entering into 2010 with my dreams alive, and ready to welcome it all with open arms!
What are you excited for in the New Year?
Wishing you a blessed, safe and Happy NEW Year!
‘Til next time, thanks for reading and Happy Dreaming! 🙂
by Lisa Eve | Uncategorized
Hi guys! 🙂
I just got back from a girls trip to Disney World!!! What fun!!!
Me and 3 girlfriends made an “adult” trip to visit with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all the princesses! It was so cool!!! 🙂
Well, one of my long-standing dreams was to have breakfast with the Disney characters! Mind you, I have been to Disney twice before, but never had this dream come true!
I told one of my girlfriends who was planning the trip about my dream and she made it happen!!! Gina, if you’re reading this, you are the BEST! I know I’ve thanked you many times before, but seriously, you went above and beyond and it was super duper, amazing and wonderful what you made happen!
So, to fill you guys in, Gina not only made reservations for us to have breakfast in the CASTLE with the PRINCESSES, but also made dinner reservations at Chef Mickey’s so we could dine with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto and Goofy! All my Disney dreams complete!!
Imagine this…
It’s a sunny and warm day and at 10a four beautiful and amazing women are walking towards the Disney castle. They are excited, eager, giddy and can’t imagine what is going to happen next. We get to the restaurant and get our Table pass, a laminated card with Cinderella and Prince Charming on it and it has the number 1 written on top. We are told we get a picture with Cinderella as part of our breakfast! So, we get on line with all the other kiddies and wait our turn to pose with Cinderella! Wow! How cool! She looks so pretty in her blue dress.
After all the other kiddies are done with their pictures, we whip out our cameras and take individual pictures with the Princess, lol! This was just too good to miss out! Haha!
Well, it gets better! We are led upstairs to the dining room and are seated at our table, and Snow White is already making her rounds! We got there just in time!!!
But first, the table. At each place setting there was a Wishing Star. I thought it was for the waiter, like when you’re at the Churrascaria, and you either say more food or less with a card on the table. LOL! I didn’t realize the Wishing Star was for me to keep! There was also a wand, Cinderella’s Royal Table Wand to use with the Wishing Star! How perfect! My wish already came true!!! 🙂
So, one by one the princesses come out to greet us…Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Belle! We took pictures with each one! It was so cool! The dining room was pretty too! You definitely knew you were in a castle! The windows were all stained glass, and we still had a beautiful view of The Magic Kindom.
Also, the food was YUMMY! There were fruit cups, assorted pastries, and a full serving of eggs, bacon, sausage, au gratin potatoes, and this yummy fried dough blueberry thing! LOL! Orange juice and coffee was served too. And, if we wanted seconds, thirds, whatever, we got it! The breakfast was definitely magical and perfect!!! So many pictures, fun memories with my friends and another dream fulfilled!!!
It just goes to show, you are never too old to have your childhood dreams come true!!! 🙂
‘Til next time, thanks for reading and Happy Dreaming! 🙂
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