I don't believe that everything happens for a reason any longer. It can't. We all have free will. Even those who are cruel and ugly to you. I have had an epiphany about Jesus and how He taught us to turn the other cheek. He did not mean that we should not ever defend ourselves. He meant that when others hurt, abuse, betray us... that it is on them, not on US. He meant that when others do these things to us, we should stay true to ourselves and our heart and soul. He KNEW because it happened to Him and all he ever taught was love... If you do a kindness to someone and they abuse your trust or betray you... Don't change. IT IS ON THEM. You were NOT stupid, they were cruel and wrong. Stay true to yourself. If you are in a relationship and your significant other, man or woman, is abusive, cruel, or betrays you. IT IS ON THEM. Don't change. You are NOT stupid and it is NOT your fault. CHOOSE to keep your light bright. I know it hurts, but if you allow them to change your heart, they win. IF you stay true to yourself.. YOU WIN... no matter how often it happens... YOU STILL WIN. If you are kind and friendly and say hi to everyone you meet, and they just look at you like you are crazy and ignore you. Don't change.. it is ON THEM... NOT YOU> Keep doing it... YOU STILL WIN. We win by still loving after the pain, trusting again after the betrayal, being kind even when others are cruel to you. IF you need to defend yourself do it.... But STAY WHO YOU ARE... AND YOU WIN. And know this. You are human, if you are the one who does the hurting, betraying, or are cruel, which will happen. BE TRUE TO YOURSELF, apologize, make amends. Because you know how it feels on the other side. Then forgive yourself and continue to STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF. Love, Mishka.

I have never seen people the way most do. I do not say this to brag, it is merely the truth. I do not merely see their outer appearance. Maybe it is part of my gift; but I see their heart, their soul, so much more clearly. I see the best of them. This is not always a good thing, I have been hurt many times because it is hard for me to see the ugly side until it is too late; but I would never change that. I believe my empathy creates the ability to do this, but I also choose to do this. Not consciously, not all the time, but it is still a choice. I CHOOSE to see with my heart, feel with my soul. Yes, I get hurt sometimes, but the upside... the upside is beauteous. I know it is a little scary, but I KNOW if we look with our hearts, and feel with our souls, one little bit at a time we can create so much beauty and joy. It may not change the world, but it is a start. I know sometimes you feel like a caterpillar, but to me you are all butterflies. You are ALL beautiful. Love, Mishka.

Indulge Your Dark Side.

One of the things that make Halloween so awesome, is that we get to openly engage our dark side. Face it, we all have one. We usually would not scare small children or have decorations that make the walls look like they are bleeding. Our yards full of coffins and severed limbs etc. LOL Any other time of year people would think you were crazy. But on Halloween it is acceptable. Young was a great proponent of getting to know your dark side... intimately. He is right. Especially in a society that is constantly telling us that if we are not bright and happy all the time or aspiring to it, there is something wrong with us. So indulge that dark side. Admit it, it feels good. Kind of thrilling. to take a walk on the dark/wild side in such a safe and benign way. That is why we LOVE Halloween so much. So indulge... at least through the weekend 

. It is okay to acknowledge your dark side. In fact it is necessary. So, I hope you all had fun, I know I did; and a little dark night of the soul searching would not be a bad idea either. Love, Mishka.

Happy Halloween and Full Moon

Everything that is fun and exciting about Halloween has been given a big burst of awesome energy thanks to the Full Moon tonight. I LOVE Halloween. It is the one time of year we can all be whomever we wish. It is FUN to get a little scared. This energy has a lovely mischievous side to it. Oh it is so delicious. So freeing. This is a good moon to charge your crystals, tarot decks or anything else you wish to, including yourself. If you have ever wanted to dance naked under the full moon, this is the one to do it under (unless it is too damn cold) wink emoticon . This is the moon to stretch yourself a little bit, indulge that dark side, just a little. Don't go overboard. There is a wildness to this moon that could catch you doing things you never thought you would.. Keep in mind that this too shall pass and you will have to face yourself afterwards. Indulge... don't BINGE. I know the weather may not be perfect everywhere. That is okay. This moon is STRONG.. in fact you are probably feeling those who have passed on even if you NEVER have. The timing of this moon could not be more perfect. IT will lend just enough oomph to your Halloween weekend, without being overwhelming. You can still do all the things you would normally do on the night of the full moon up to three days after this one. She is powerful. After three days the effects will begin to wane. I wish all of my Pagan and Wiccan friends a blessed Samhain as well. Much love, mischief, and just a tad of mayhem sent your way. Happy Halloween and Lovely Full Moon. Love, Mishka.

Take the High Road...

Taking the high road can be very difficult. My sister and I just had a discussion about this. It is so hard to not lash out at people when they say horrible things about you, especially when it is behind your back and you have no way of defending yourself. It would be easy to lash out and attack back. To tell others what those bashing you have said about them. This is a bad road to go down, however. All you have to lose is your self-respect. Those who truly know you, know the truth, and even if they don't, they will at least ask you about the situation. All the others don't really matter. Yes, it is horribly painful. Yes, it is unjust. Yes, it will make you angry. In reality, you are probably very deeply hurt and it is coming out as anger. I also know this, acting in kind, does not make things better, it merely turns you into the very kind of person that you are being tortured by. I know it is hard. I know it is not fair. I know it, my angels... But hang on to who you truly are. They will get theirs. Eventually. It may not seem that way, but you have already won. You have already won. Keep spreading love, and stay on that high road. It may seem lonely, but those who truly know you will be there with you. Love, Mishka.

Little UGLY out there right now....

There is a little bit of UGLY energy making itself known. Today, Mercury goes direct so we should be feeling some relief, right? Not so much. I think she is digging her heels in and going to hang on for a bit. So be careful with negotiations or communication of any kind. Small, insignificant conversations are breaking down into huge brawls. There is a tendency to overreact, that does not mean your feelings are invalid. It means check in with them. Are you really angry, or are you sad? Are you touchy, extra sensitive? Could be. Some are behaving badly, but things that usually would not bother us so much are like nails on a chalkboard right now. Realize that. Now would probably be a good time to do some solitary things, or things that are comforting. Pamper yourself a little and be gentle with yourself. You are only human after all, even if others are treating you as if you should be perfect right now. This too shall pass. Give it a week. It should begin to lessen each day now. Love, Mishka.

I know these are very difficult, frustrating and heartbreaking times. I know sometimes we all feel as if we cannot make a difference. Just one person. We feel like giving up. DON'T. Don't give up my angels. Like the ripples on a calm lake after throwing a pebble in, so are we. Stronger, better, more courageous than we would have ever dreamed possible. Our impact is infinite... only limited by our imaginations and the love in our hearts. There will be times when we have to stand up for ourselves and those we love and do things that are frightening and WAY outside our comfort zone. This is when we GROW. EXPAND. BECOME...so much more again than we already are. Our ability to love is infinite. Remember, no matter how bad things become, this too shall pass. Be who you are. Stand up for what you believe, especially if you are standing alone. And NEVER betray your convictions. But most of all. LOVE EACH OTHER. Love, Mishka.