SoulCollage(R)

Accepting the Mystery of Life

Posted October 28, 2015 by Barbara Techel

It occurred to me last week going through some challenges that there are just going to be some things that remain a mystery. We may never know answers to those things that which seem to defy explanation or understanding.

That’s not always easy because our human minds seem to demand to wrap itself around something. Anything.

I was reminded of that again today when I did my daily ritual, which is picking two of my SoulCollage(r) cards from my deck, which I’ve been creating since last November.

I had first picked up some leaves outside, came inside to my writing cottage and placed the leaves on a green plate with some dried hazelnuts and acorns. I then lit a candle, and picked two of my cards to see what wisdom they had for me today.

And wouldn’t you know it… the two cards that came up are are two that have remained a mystery to me for quite sometime. I still haven’t a clue what they mean. Perhaps I may never know.

But again, here it was, a lesson in trying to be comfortable in the mystery of it… just like those moments in life when you know you will likely never have an answer for something that is perplexing you.

It’s a call to find wisdom in just that… the mystery of the unexplained.

Speaking of SoulCollage(r), I just got done reading a book written by fellow facilitator, Anne Marie Bennett, Through the Eyes of SoulCollage(r). It’s a collection of essays she written on reflections of life through the lens of SoulCollage(r).

You can read my review here on Amazon and I just have to say how much I loved this book. Even if you don’t create, or will ever create, SoulCollage(r) cards, I believe you will find something of value and inspiration in her essays.

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Riding the Positive Waves of Falls Energy

Posted September 8, 2015 by Barbara Techel

I’ve got this extra bounce in my step now that fall is almost on our doorstep.

It happens every year around this time, really. I get this surge of energy that feels incredibly good.

This creative energy that comes up through me like an electric current and the trick for me is to not let it get too wild, and have me going in a thousand directions.

But at the same time, I don’t want to lose the momentum of what I see as divine order.

So what does this look like for me right now?

Well it looks like several different things.

It means I’m taking a leap of faith and I’ve decided I will soon be holding SoulCollage® workshops in my home.

I became a facilitator last November because I want to help empower other women to live into their authenticity. My original intent was to hold workshops online and in my home. While I’ve made great progress in creating my first online workshop (and giving thought to future workshops), I had some fears around holding them in my home.

I’m happy to say I’ve cleared those blocks and the ball is rolling in prepping a sacred space within my home to invite others to come and experience the power of creating SoulCollage® cards.

I also continue to work on getting my manuscript, “Finding Wisdom in the Pause” ready to send off to my editor which I hope to do by mid-to-end of October if all goes well.

And a shift on some personal things in my life that I’ve wanted to make for a long time are taking place, too. While I don’t wish to disclose exactly what those are, I’ve felt called to stand stronger in some belief’s of mine that I didn’t take action on in the past.

As I think of this creative electrical current charging through me, the bottom line of what it is, is that I want to continue to be a positive light in this world and I want to help others discover their light, too.

This, for me, means sharing my gifts and getting stronger each and every day in trusting my intuition, and living from the inside, out.

And speaking of positive waves, I’m so thankful and grateful for all the support of The Frankie Wheelchair Fund fundraiser last month. T-shirt sales and direct donations raised over $2,300! WOWEE! I’m looking so forward to sharing with you here future dogs that will be helped.

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Connecting with an Animal Friend Who Has Passed Over

Posted August 14, 2015 by Barbara Techel

I’ve had some beautiful experiences over the years of not only connecting with an animal friend while they were alive, but after they have physically left this world also.

Each a gift in a profound way. Each a way in which I could heal on another level.

I truly believe animals are the mirrors to our souls, often reflecting what is going on in our own lives, trying to help us learn and understand, and deepen our compassion.

One thing because of my work and having written a few books, I often hear from others and their struggle to move through the loss of an animal friend. They want to know how to move through many feelings and often how to let go of guilt.

I’ve thought about how I could possibly help for quite some time now and I’m really excited to announce an online course I’ve co-created with a dear friend of mine, who is an animal communicator, and author of many books, Dawn Baumann Brunke.

The name of our online workshop is Connecting with An Animal Friend Who Has Passed Over through SoulCollage(r) and Animal Communication

We will help guide you through meditation, an understanding of the basics of animal communication and a creative and delightful process of SoulCollage® as a way in which you can honor and pay tribute to a special animal friend who has passed over.

Space is limited as we wish to provide an intimate and personal setting to support you in the workshop.

You can learn more and register for this workshop which starts in September by visiting this link.