Thursday, May 31, 2007

Life in LA


Today we wrap up our final day in Los Angeles. We've been here for a week and we've held workshops, private sessions and a public demonstration of mediumship. We've enjoyed seeing friends and family in LA and also enjoyed our day at Disneyland! We'll write a more detailed LA update with our downtime in Hawaii. Yes...we are off to Honolulu today. Next post will be from the beaches of Hawaii.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

If You're Going to San Francisco...


Today we saw the Golden Gate Bridge and had seafood on the Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. It was a cool experience to see a city that I've seen so often on movies and television. We also were able to drive down the curviest road in the world.

This afternoon was also fun because I was able to connect with my cousin, Michael, who I haven't seen in 20 years. We had the chance to have coffee and catch up. It was very cool to see him and to have him meet my family.

To top off the day we had a wonderful birthday celebration for our friend Lisa. She hosted a gathering of her friends and we did some group work and private readings for individuals. Truly an inspired evening!

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

More Red Woods and Meeting Friends


Our journey continued down California today as we visited another Bigfoot statue, drove through a tree and met up with some friends. Each day is full of new memories and more connections. We are also thrilled to meet up with our friend, Sheri today. She is joining us here in San Francisco and LA and then we'll travel to Hawaii.

While in the San Fran area we'll be staying with our friend Lisa and her daughter, Hope. I know Jake's favorite part of today is having a new girl to play with! And as he puts it, "I like girls." It's so great to connect with new people on this trip. We know we are building friendships that will last a life time.

Monday, May 21, 2007

California Here We Come


Today we shoved off from Ashland and headed to California. We had the chance to meet Cornflower my web designer and his wife Nikita. We also said goodbye to our new friend Christopher. We thank him and Samantha for their kindness and hospitality.

I guess you could say we took the "scenic" route back to California today. We were encouraged to back track up I-5 and then down to the California Coast and the red woods, instead we were adventurous took I-5 south, saw Mt. Shasta and thought we'd "save" sometime and cut through the Klamath National Forrest and the Siskiyou Mountains. What we discovered what the windy road that cuts through the mountains isn't faster...especially when you start in Oregon, drive to California and then back into Oregon before driving back to California. However, it was one beautiful ride and we were able to see a HUGE sculpture of Bigfoot in Happy Camp, California.. Yes we are in Bigfoot country...my dreams have come true!

We also made it to the Red Wood Forest and were amazed by what we saw. Words can't describe the majestic experience of being among those trees. It is truly something out of "Lord of the Rings." Favorite part of that experience...or most memorable...sliding down the hill with Chanda and Jake. We weren't wearing the right shoes to be tromping around the forest and hit a real steep embankment and slipped. We had one good laugh after that.

We had a quick stop at the beach in Crescent City and then traveled on to spend the night in Arcata. Ah...a hotel...two big beds...and a pool. It's nice to have a space to call our own if only for one night.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Our Ashland Experience

Hello from Ashland. Today was a very good day. We made are trip down to Ashland this morning and arrived here about 1:30 p.m. I held a public event at the Rouge Valley Metaphysical Library. WOW...what a place. I could spend years in this library reading all the wonderful books.

We had a nice intimate group session this afternoon and the messages were inspiring and touching. One spirit came forward very strong and relayed a very specific message. During the communication I had the song in my head, "Michael Row Your Boat Ashore" and so I communicated that to the woman. She immediate laughed out loud and knew exactly who it was. She then went on to tell us the woman in spirit loved that song and that they sang it all the time. I believe everyone in spirit was amazed by the specific reference to the song.

As for our accommodations, we are totally blessed to be staying with a wonderful couple in Ashland. Christopher and Samantha are friends of my web designer, Cornflower. It's great to meet such a like minded couple. We've learned a lot from our time together and look forward to building our friendship.

Off to California tomorrow!

Public Event in Eugene

Last night we did a public event at the Unity Church in Eugene. It was well attended and it was the first time Troy and I gave messages together. Everyone was pleased, and it showed in the numbers of private sessions scheduled for today. Troy and I worked well together, I think we always knew we would but we just never created the opportunity before. The message work really flowed and people were visibly touched by the experience. We are staying with a wonderful woman who was connected through Troy’s mom. We have had nothing but five star accommodations, being treated like kings and queens. It has been a complete pleasure being in this town, it’s very similar to Fargo in size and feel. Tonight is our last night here before moving on to Ashland. We are rested and rejuvenated and ready to take on another city.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

More from the coast


We were on the road to Eugene, Oregon today. We drove up the coast to Astoria, where they filmed the movie “The Goonies.” I’m guessing you all can figure out who was led there ☺ We had a wonderful time, stopped at Canon Beach, had a picnic and then continued our drive, mouths hanging wide open in awe of the lush green vegetation. The trees on hills and cliffs shooting up to the sky seemed to represent determination and perseverance. It was cold, but we didn’t care, so pleased to be at the ocean. The fresh sea air filled my lungs and I watched Jake and Troy run around on the sand, dancing about and looking for seashells. What an awesome moment to be with my family on this trek, this mecca, this pursuit of ourselves. To stop and take it all in was awesome and today we stuck to fresh green veggies, brown rice and other whole grains. No more puke buckets in site ☺

On a side note…I was incredibly moved by the amount of hawks I saw circling around and above me. Every time I turned around, there were hawks…I didn’t think anything of it initially, but after the 3rd or 4th time I began to believe the messages they were trying to send were intended for me. This is the research we found online for the symbolism of the hawk.

In representation to humanity, the hawk is called messenger, protector and visionary. Keen vision is one of it’s greatest gifts. Hawks see things others miss. The hawk comes to you indicating that you are now awakening to your soul purpose. Your reason for being here. It can teach you how to fly high while keeping yourself connected to the earth. As you rise to a higher level, your psychic energies are awakening and the hawk can help you to keep those senses in balance. It’s message for you is to be open to hope and new ideas, to the vision of your life. The Hawk is known as a messenger, similar to the planet Mercury (also the planet of my sign Gemini). If a hawk has soared into your life, you require a higher perspective. You need to see the details of what is going on and look at the bigger picture. Take a look at your situation from above.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Down the Coast

Well, in just about 25 minutes we shove off from Portland to the Coast. We are going to head up to Astoria first. The point where the Columbia River flows into the Ocean...and the sight where the movie Goonies was shot! You can read more here...http://www.astoria-usa.com/

We'll update you on the week in Portland. Some powerful connections and inspiring signs.

More to come soon.

Love,
Troy

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Our Final Day in Portland

I rested so well last night, however Jake did end up with a case of food poisoning (we think) and was vomiting all morning. Poor little guy. What a trooper, he came with us to our sessions today and between naps he just sat with us in sessions, watching intently. He was looking a bit better and hadn’t eaten much. We are pretty certain there was a purging of some kind for Jake. All the pressure and stress of getting ready for this adventure had really taken its toll on us all emotionally and mentally. Jason Roth had given me some advice a few weeks ago when Jake was having unusual bed wetting episodes to “weather the storm.” Jake, too, shows us every time when things are getting a little goofy energetically. Most kids do, if they are tuned in at all to the energies of their surroundings. So I felt confident this was another cue that things were growing a little intense, and big things were being felt by all.

“Time to let it go” was becoming the main theme for the week, and apparently now it was Jake’s turn. Over the course of the day he mended and so enjoyed being with us that he cried and moaned when it was time to leave. Jake is usually our gauge if a place is o.k. to hang out in, he is so sensitive to energies in his surroundings (join the club, Jake!) Being at the store, though…he was feeling better, his energy calmed down, and he didn’t want to leave. Add that to the list of signs we were receiving and it started to become very clear this is now something to seriously consider.

Our time with Joan and the wonderful healers at the store came to an end. As we said our goodbyes, I just looked at her and asked “so what now?” In her very calm, confident way she replied to the gist of “be open to receiving the answer either way and you’ll know what to do.” The connection between the two of us is so strong and when we said our goodbyes, we hugged not able to let go. The tears just came as if from nowhere and Joan whispered in my ear “welcome home.”

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Day Two at Healing Waters

Well, the Universe heard possibility and when I walked into the store I had 3 back-to- back sessions already scheduled. I dove in, and the day flowed so magically. We were booked for sessions up until the end, and in those moments between, Troy and I would give each other high fives. We had really gotten on the 84 for real (read our previous blog for the meaning behind the number 84) and there was no stopping us. To my dismay, Joan was gone for the day and that meant I had to wait to pick her brain about any more insights or impressions she may have had about the previous night. We took a more extensive tour of the property, and the beautiful thing is there is a house attached to the store that Joan uses to live in and to host workshops and gatherings and an apartment above the store whose tenants are on their way out. I couldn’t help myself as the pieces of a very interesting puzzle began coming together…did I manifest this? If we lived there we would have no commute, we would be able to build our business there, see clients and assist the store with publicity and PR efforts, giving it the lift it is crying out for. The fresh food markets and restaurants in the area are amazing, and right next door exists a beautiful church where Joan also hosts events when a larger space is needed. A vision of Troy presenting in the church to a packed crowd entered my mind. Then I quickly shut it off, deciding again it was better not to get into my head about it, but instead to continue to stay open and notice what I notice.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Our First Day at Healing Waters


I attempt to put into words the incredible experience of being me the past few days. Being in Fargo just a week and a half ago seems like an eternity ago. Not to sound clichéd, but the signs are everywhere for change. We’ve been so blessed to have had three amazing days of readings at Healing Waters and Sacred Spaces in Portland. Before we came here, I had done a phone reading with the owner, Joan. Her deceased uncle came forward for communication. He told Joan that meeting me would be like seeing herself at my age, in my “Jesus year” at 33. Joan’s uncle gave the message very clearly that it would be like family, we would have an instant connection. I thought it really sweet at the time, and Joan was open to receiving the information and we left it at that.

When we arrived at the store for our first day of readings, Troy and I each had one scheduled right away. What a perfect start to the day! No coincidences my first client’s name was Peg, dark hair and everything. Peg was our dear friend and mentor who crossed over a year and a half ago. That was so reassuring. After that session it was slow. We sat most of the rest of the day staring at each other, reminding each other to stay on the 84 and reading our A Course in Miracles book (surely that would help matters ☺). That evening we had our public event, we were dressed in our Sunday best for the occasion and we were incredibly surprised, yet blessed to have 1 person attend the event besides the owner Joan. You can imagine our dismay. The kicker is the 1 person in attendance was originally from Fargo. HA! What a hoot. She said she never checked her news bulletins from Healing Waters and for some reason she did this time did. She saw that we were coming to the store, and could not pass up the opportunity. The evening was perfect. Troy and I took turns giving messages, and then we were inspired to do a round robin exercise giving each other messages. It was incredible. By the end of the session we learned that Joan at Healing Waters has felt the need for finding help with her store, giving it a boost and also so she can do more traveling. I drew the Magician tarot card to help describe the person she would attract. It didn’t at all occur to me at the time that the Magician card is a card that repeatedly comes up for Troy and I until later we were chatting and Joan told us that her astrologer and spiritual advisors/guides have instructed her that this person or people would come into her life in May. She received more than one instruction to pay attention. As she was telling us this story, I was struck with the Magician card again. I couldn’t let it go, and spent until two in the morning doing various tarot readings hoping it would show me that it was a silly fantasy and to let it go. Portland? Why Portland? I don’t like traffic, I don’t care for how rainy it is there, and I never saw myself working in a city of any kind, the country girl in me too attached to wide open spaces. Each subsequent reading I did only supported the notion of me being the one to assist Joan with her mission. I decided to let the thought rest and went to bed ready for whatever came next.

Monday, May 14, 2007

The 84


Tonight Chanda and I had one of those "Aha" moments that changes everything. We came to a place of pure clarity on what we are up to here and why...and it has nothing to do with how many people we sit with or how many people show up at our events....it comes down to service and sharing our work full out. We gained this clarity on I-84 just after passing through downtown Portland.

This all started because we had forecasted the numbers for our Portland experience. We determined what our expenses would be, what we projected our numbers to be, basically we prepped a P&L sheet for the trip. When it became clear that the numbers we had projected were not going to be the numbers that would show up we PANICKED. We started running the shoulda, woulda, coulda on the trip, the fear kicked in and we started making each other and ourselves wrong...Chanda had actually coached me on it early in the day, at that point she was speaking the channeled insight but not necessarily hearing it herself. Because it wasn't until we were driving on I-84 that it hit us both and it sunk in. We go clear that it wasn't about how much money we "had" to make. And if it was then we'd loose the whole reason for being there...which was to serve. Now of course as business people we understand that we still have to pay the bills, etc. But it became so clear that the money IS THERE, IS COMING AND WILL CONTINUE TO COME. It just may not look like how we thought it would and as a result we had to let go of our attachment to the outcome and just allow the experience to be what it is. That clarity provided such a wonderful sense of peace. That I believe for the first time we really got how this works and why when we just allow it truly does manifest.

So next time you're in a rut and concerned about how something is going to play out. Remember to catch the I-84 of allowing and that is when the real abundance flows.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

The Joy for Jake!



If Jake could write about what his favorite part about the last few days in Carlton, OR have been...he'd write THE BARBIE JEEP and his 2nd cousin Riley. You can about guess what he now wants for his birthday this August.

Life in a Suitcase

Troy, Jacob and I typically live with suitcases packed and by the door, ready to head out on another journey. We get home from one trip, and the bags stay packed, in the middle of the bedroom floor for at least a week, calling us to consider what the next adventure will be. Even if it’s just a day trip, there isn’t much that can keep us tied down for too long. Even Jacob often asks “where are we going now, mamma?” No matter how long it is between trips, we are usually ready to go as if one part of our essence is connected to the world. I truly feel at home in other places, and become uncomfortable and restless if it has been too long in one place. I hear my friend and partner Sheri saying to me as she reads this “yes, Chanda that is attributed to your Gemini nature.” Part of me wonders if I find it hard to be at home in myself and that’s why I constantly seek and search for something new, unique and unusual to explore? Possibly. Or it’s remnants of a past life spent as a gypsy, wandering from port to port, town to town, begging for food and lodging and feeling free and connected to the possibility of what a new day would bring, not knowing what I would eat, who I would meet, but loving every moment of the joy of wandering. Vagabonds don’t call one place home, they continue searching, roaming about as citizens of the world. As I write that a twinge of anxiety creeps in. O.K. maybe the life of the vagabond isn’t for me in this lifetime. Perhaps in the past one I neglected community in hopes of avoiding responsibility and commitment.

Troy and I went for a long walk this morning. There was a tinge of missing home that completely caught me off guard. I thought to myself “oh, boy. This is going to be a long trip if you’re already missing home.” I can hear Sheri my Astrologer and best friend saying “it’s your Taurus Moon sign that needs stability and security.” O.K. fine. Regardless, it made me ponder why we were drawn to make such a drastic change to our current existence, why we put everything on hold in our current community to stretch out, reach out to other communities.

We really don’t know anyone who’s done this before, so the best I can figure is it was guided by Spirit. As we open ourselves up to the beauty of divine guidance, using the cues and signs all around, we know we have done the right thing. In the true spirit of contribution, service has no boundaries…doesn’t discriminate. Now I find myself in moments with my family members where I sense Spirit present and guiding my words, giving me pictures and insight into what to say. We are paying extra special attention to the lessons we are to learn being so far from home.

My brother Chad quit his job. We had been in contact several times over the past few months and using my intuitive abilities, I helped Chad see where it may serve him to get started in another direction. The current situation was stifling his Spirit, and he was allowing it to drag him down to a place none of us want to be. So with the support of his loving wife, he quit. Now he’s combining his skills and talents in a new business that he will record and edit wedding videos. That is just a stepping stone. He has goals and dreams of being a professional card player. I believe he will do it. His attitude is fantastic, there is this new zest for living that I haven’t seen in him for a really long time. We have spent time talking heart to heart about what the implications of his choice will be. There is nothing that we can think of that would stop him from being successful. After we did some work with the tarot cards and pendulum, it reinforced even more for him that he did the right thing at this moment. The choice is his now, to take action and prioritize. However, I can see a drive and a fire that I haven’t experienced in him before.

Being here in this moment, I am connecting to possibility in my family, helping them see and move past their fears. With our own act of declaration of what we are creating, we have inspired others to believe in themselves, to take action in a new way, to be bold and breathe life into the way they see serving the world with their gifts. Giving others the gift of seeing all of life’s possibilities is priceless. That’s what I know for sure. It comes back tenfold. Everytime.

I’m beginning to see that it doesn’t matter how exotic the location, how beautiful the sunset, how wonderful the food, how magnificent the view…where I am is where I serve. Everyday and at every moment. However, waking up to the magnificence of nature, taking a risk like never before has left me inspired by my own courage and is making me stronger. I’m sending out the message to the universe to BRING IT ON. I’m ready for it.

Peace.
Chanda

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Moving Up the Mountain


So today I made it up the mountain. Mount Hood, that is. This beacon of light and power in the city of Portland, Oregon.

The day began quite slowly, with nine of us getting ready for the day. It was a comedy of errors this morning as we sorted through luggage for just the right clothing for the day, concerned with what the weather would bring us? My dad was on the phone trying to arrange the rental car details, I was ironing the shirt Troy insisted on wearing, Troy was finishing the newsletter we sent out today, everyone was rotating showers while entertaining my cousin's three dogs and two cats. Our time of departure this morning was pushed back from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., then from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and by 11:30, we were all snugly packed into two vehicles ready for the trip up the mountain. But first, there were more stops. First to the Portland sky tram, then to the gas station, then to Whole Foods (gotta love it) for lunch...I began to think we really weren't going to make it by sunset to see this pinnacle in the clouds. It was 3 p.m. and we still had 2 hours to drive.

The day had cleared, and I kept my focus on that mountain as it continued to beckon and whisper. I felt the pulse of it like a heartbeat constant, steady, strong, the life force of this monument feeding the city. Palpable. Why was this seemingly uncontrollable urge mounting in me? It seemed to be taking over, and I knew that I would not be able to leave this city without going there.

So we started the trek up the winding road. The messages from Mount Hood grew stronger, more intense somehow, the urgency increasing and my own heartbeat began fluttering faster in anticipation of what I would encounter at the top. Every twist and turn on the highway up the slope brought more and more danger, the road grew more and more narrow, the barricade blocking us from tumbling off the cliff was nothing more than a metal fence here and there, worn and rusted. One wrong move or distraction and the risk of potentially going off the cliff into nothingness pressed us to quietly charge onward, carefully navigating the course. It occurred to me that the switchback turns started becoming more and more steep, and more and more often. We wouldn't know what each turn would bring us, or what we would see until we turned the corner.

Then we would get around a turn and look off into the distance, the valley covered in lush green trees, the vegetation welcoming us, the intense beauty of it all with the sun streaming through the clouds...God are you there? I mean, God you really are there...I mean here...and everywhere. I feel it now. I know that inside. It is the most clear when I let go and experience and feel the danger of the risk, faithfully charging onward. No fear, God. NO FEAR HERE. I surrender now, what am I opening up to, what whispers on my heart will you have me understand today?

We reach the top. My breath catches. I didn't anticipate being so close. The peak of the mountain shoots upward, I feel instantly at peace and overcome with emotion. The mountain says to me to reach to the sky just as it has done. It does so day after day, never complaining, just reaches up, welcomes whoever needs it's power and does not discriminate. It reminds me to take care of others just as it does, and to be a source that helps others experience the thrill of connecting to the spirit within. Just like a mountain. Just like Mount Hood.

As we make our way back down the mountain, I am acutely aware of what I learned from a work of art today, and by the way something I was just as much a part of creating as the rest of the God consciousness. Pride seeps in and for a moment I take just a pinch of credit for being a part of this awesome network of minds that creates such magnificence. I am also aware that just like the winding road of life, this mountain road was at times scary, difficult to navigate, trying and slow, uncertain, requiring courage, hope, faith to climb. When the twists and turns of life are navigated, what's around the corner isn't always so clear. But when you get around it and see that it's o.k., you're still doing it, faithfully and diligently pressing on...that's when the beauty is the most profound.

Thanks, Mount Hood. You are a great teacher, healer and friend.

My best to you all as you make your own way up the mountain.

Peace.
Chanda

Arriving in the Pacific NW

Hello from Camas, WA. We made it out to the Pacific Northwest yesterday…all 5 suitcases, 3 carry on bags, a purse and a car seat. I swear we have everything but the kitchen sink.

Flying into Portland was beautiful. Seeing Mt. Hood and Mt. Saint Helens from the air was unbelievable. Last night we just hung out at Chanda’s cousin Debbie’s place in Camas, which is just across the river from Portland.

This morning, I went out for a run and listened to my ipod, as I followed the trail, I was struck by the beauty I was surrounded by. I also took 10 min to just sit quietly in the woods and observe all the miracles around me: the lush green, the delicate flowers and the perfect spider webs.

I was also aware of the pure gratitude I’m feeling. Here we are in the Pacific Northwest starting this new chapter in our lives…and there is such a joy and excitement for all that will unfold. People long for this experience and now we get to live it!

Today we are going to explore Portland and then go to Mt. Hood.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

The Journey Begins

Although it still feels like Tuesday to me, here we are at 12:33 on Wednesday morning and in just 10 hours we'll be on the plane to Portland, OR. What a journey so far. This past weekend was the Fargo Holistic Expo it was the first expo for us and we were very pleased with the experience. We met many wonderful people and are excited to be back again next year.

As for today, it's been a full one. I woke up about 4 a.m. this morning with the need to start getting things tied up before we left. I caught up on my email and finalized some paperwork. These past few days have all kind of blended together. Between packing the car, running errands, cleaning the house and making sure everything is in place on our journey I'm pretty darn proud that we made it out of the town by 4:00 p.m.

Our dear friend Sheri Woxland drove us down to the cities and we made one pit stop in Freeport, MN where we took a few pictures to capture our first stop. I suppose in some respects it became more of a photo op to showcase Chanda and Sheri's new matching shirts from "The Grateful Goddess." A new line of clothing and gifts from created by our friends Darcy and Sheila. Apparently Chanda and Sheri just showed up wearing the same thing. What's the expression, great minds think alike?

But by far my favorite part of the day was receiving a wonderful card of encouragement from my Dad. He's been recently came up with an idea to create a line of greeting cards that are inspired by spirit. Now mind you my Dad doesn't consider himself a medium but after reading his card...there is no doubt he has the connection.

The front of the card was printed with the following: "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius.

Here are the inspiring words he wrote on the inside:

SPIRIT MEMO: Inspired by Grandpa Leonard and delivered by his Son.

No spirit is more vulnerable yet more resilient than the Human Spirit. It transcends time in ways most cannot understand, dare not consider let alone dare believe. Yet it exists, a gift of the Universe to those who open themselves to explore its reality. You have a key to unlock these doors, to help the broken, distraught and lonely realize there is much to be shared from the vastness of this universe. We, (those of us) who have passed over often reach out, but too often cannot touch. You, Troy, lift US and lift Those that dare explore the continuum of the Spirit ultimately connecting us
in ways that truly matter. Your integrity, honesty and sensitivity light a path that is comforting to the many who wonder if at all, it might be true. Serve many with this gift and you will be richly blessed in ways you have not yet conceived. Continue to nourish that resilient Spirit that exists in us all. Through inspirational words, thoughts and actions you will be God's blessing to many, be so humbly and those needing your insights shall appear as often as you attract them.

Just so you know, I brag about you up here and give out lots of referrals. Your Dad probably doesn't really know how much he was inspired to write the above but trust me he was. And even though I used to stick my tongue out at you, ask about your girlfriends and be silly with you, I thought it important that you carry these thoughts in your heart as you write this new chapter in your life.

I always told your Dad to carry some emergency money tucked away in his wallet and to this day he does. I also told him to make sure you had some there too. Grandma says to travel safely and she and I send our love and light...PS: Grandpa Ed is giving you Two Thumbs Up!

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I'll admit as I read these words out loud I got choked up. My Dad is an incredible writer and when he let's the inspiration flow...it's truly touching. I'll never forget this message from him and my Grandfather. I believe he's on to something here. Stay tuned for more details.

So I best be hitting the hay. I need to be up in 6 hours. I think my Dad, Sheri and Chanda are still up reading tarot cards. What a trip!

Thursday, May 3, 2007

New Beginnings

This morning I'm struck by the expression...today is the first day of the rest of your life. After working at a great production company for almost 7 years, I'm not out on my own creating a new business and following a new passion. The exciting part for me is that I know I'm not alone. First and foremost, I'm teaming up with my incredibly talented and intuitive wife to create Parkinson Productions, Inc. A company that produces inspiring workshops, products and events for the spirit, mind and body. We also have a wonderful community of people supporting and encouraging us along the way. With support like that we know we'll have nothing but success.

I used to think about what this first day with no "job" would be like. I figured I'd sleep in, have a relaxing morning etc. Instead, I was up earlier than usual to be on KVLY the local NBC affiliate's morning show for a 6:40 a.m. interview about the Fargo Holistic Expo and my work as a medium. It was a great experience and I am totally grateful to have had the opportunity.

So today is the first day of the rest of my life...nothing like hitting the ground running!