Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Interview with the Magical Buffet
I would like to
thank Rebecca Elson for posting this interview on her blog, The
Magical Buffet.
Your new book is called “Everyday
Oracles: Decoding the Divine Messages that are All Around Us”. How do you define a personal oracle?
Personal
oracles are mysterious messages of guidance and
support. We all receive them. They may seem random in nature until we consider
them through the paradigm of personal oracles and realize, they are not random
at all. The universe is responding to our needs! These timely messages resonate
through every form imaginable, and as they do they illuminate the divine energy
that flows through and connects everything in the universe!
In your book you explain that
personal oracles fall into five major categories. Can you explain the
categories? Personal
oracle formula:
The five major categories are
·
Conduits
·
Mirrors
·
Synchronicities
·
Signs and Symbols
·
Invisible Moving Sidewalks
Conduits – Think of a conduit as a
pipeline or channel through which personal oracles are delivered into your
life. A favorite example comes from Rhonda who was taking her two little dogs Taz
and Toto for their daily walk. Suddenly a hummingbird flew right in front of
her face and stopped her in her tracks. Rhonda immediately sensed that she was
in danger. As she turned on her heels and headed for home the word “Danger”
sounded repeatedly just outside her left ear. When she got back to the house
she noticed a message on her answer phone. It was from her neighbor across the
street, urging her to stay inside. A pack of wild dogs had just killed some of
their sheep and their pet dog that was sleeping beside their front door. Thanks
to this little hummingbird on a mission Rhonda and her dogs were protected from
imminent danger.
Mirrors – Clouds can serve as great
mirrors to reflect what is occurring in our life at time. Sometimes when I’m
feeling out of sorts I notice cloud images that look like they are laughing. My
message – lighten up!
Synchronicities – According to Carl
Jung, synchronicities are coincidences with a purpose! Mary had the
responsibility of getting the copy for the fundraiser to the newspaper. The
deadline was only hours away and she was still struggling. She knew if she
could talk to Dawn, she would polish it up in no time. Unfortunately Dawn was
traveling and Mary didn’t have her new cell number. Suddenly the phone rang. It
was Dawn. Talk about perfect timing. At the moment Mary’s frustration peaked,
Dawn happened to call her. Dawn was riding the train from Burbank to San Diego
and was checking to see if her new phone worked. Mary explained what was going
on, and within five minutes Mary and Dawn had polished the article into perfect
form.
Signs and Symbols – Signs and symbols
are like billboards that announce messages designed for our eyes only. Some
messages are as clearly understood as stop and go traffic lights. Like Kerri
who was making her way through the physical and emotional damage left behind by
the fires in her neighborhood of Colorado Springs. A year later, as she hiked through
the burnt area she spotted a perfect heart at her feet. The heart looked as if
it had been carved into the ground. Kerri interpreted it as a sign, a signal
from the universe of love that remains even in the midst of devastation. The
message of Kerri’s heart was uncomplicated. Other times signs and symbols
operate more like secret codes and take a little deciphering.
Invisible Moving Sidewalks - Imagine
people movers in large airports. You step on at one end and it delivers you to
a predetermined destination. An invisible moving sidewalk is comprised of a
series of synchronistic events that are designed to carry you to a specific
destination. Noreen stepped onto an invisible moving sidewalk the day she and
her husband had a huge argument. She stormed out of the house, “Get a life” she
yelled as she slammed the door behind her. She drove around for a while to cool
off and ended up at the library. Inside, she spotted a bulletin board with a
flyer advertising a writing conference. She wished she was still writing but
felt since she wasn’t she wasn’t qualified to attend. The next day at work
Noreen heard a co-worker talking about the same conference. She expressed an
interest and her friend suggested they go together. The workshop was just what
Noreen needed. Before leaving the conference she signed up to attend the following
year. At the end of this invisible moving sidewalk Noreen’s passion for writing
had been rekindled – and it was Noreen who got a life!
The formula for personal oracles:
Need
+ delivery system + message + personal oracle
The
need or request functions like a summons to the universe; it’s a call to
action. In Rhonda’s case the call was urgent. Imagine the call going out across
the web of interconnections to any available and willing delivery system within
range. In Rhonda’s case the urgent call was received and accepted by a tiny
hummingbird. It became the delivery system. Many of us might have brushed away
a hummingbird or ignored the clairaudient message. Don’t worry, the delivery
system is always tailor made to resonate specifically with you and your
circumstances.
How can we find and recognize our own
personal oracles?
Pay attention to your gut feelings. Trust that small still
voice of your intuition when it draws your attention to personal oracles that
are trying to speak to you. When coincidences happen – stop – ask yourself –
what is the specific need this “coincidence” is responding to? I believe there
are no coincidences, only synchronicities!
Is a personal oracle message always
immediately obvious?
Many
personal oracle messages are immediately clear. Other messages are not. Some messages need to crystallize
over time. In my October 8, 2013 blog I share an account of 2 men who saw the same
vision but needed the assistance of a Native American Shaman to help them understand
what was occurring: the universe was waylaying them to keep them from danger.
Can our understanding of a personal
oracle message change over time?
Yes.
Often it is just a matter of allowing time for it to process, and letting a
deeper message emerge. Some messages are one piece of a larger puzzle. When we
have all of the pieces the message slides easily into place. When we work with
our personal oracles they will expand our awareness and teach us even more.
What steps do you recommend people
take to discover their personal oracles?
Here
are a few key steps.
· Begin by setting your
intention to recognize the messages that are coming your way.
· Open your heart - accept
the support and guidance that is yours for the taking.
· Trust the voice of your
intuition.
· Gather your own body of
evidence. Record personal oracles as they occur. Write them down, photograph,
draw, save feathers stones whatever is speaking to you. Then keep everything in
one place. I like the sticker note shoebox method. Write your experiences on whatever is handy and toss the
pieces of paper in a shoebox. When you read them later you will be amazed by
the number of personal oracles that have revealed themselves to you.
In your book you discuss “monkey mind
chatter”, which for me coming from a meditation background is what we call your
wandering mind. What is it in
relationship to discovering your personal oracles?
Monkey
mind chatter is a cousin to the wandering mind! Both try to pull us back into left
brain thinking. (Left brain analytical – right brain creative/being) Sometimes
when a gut feeling signals us - pay
attention - spirit is sending a message, the mind chimes in with chatter
like, “there you go again – that’s all in
your imagination – people will think you are crazy.” Whether meditating or
decoding a personal oracle, the trick is to step to the right of the left brain
and close the door! Then return to your personal oracle message, “Sorry we were interrupted. What do you have
for me?”
Do you have a favorite personal
oracle story you’d like to share?
Instead,
if I may, I would like to share a favorite quote that sheds more light on how
the universe operates to guide and support us. It comes from an old Apache
storyteller who reminds us, “The plants,
trees, clouds rocks, fire, water are all alive. They watch us and see our
needs. They see when we have nothing to protect us, and it then they reveal
themselves and speak to us.”
Do you have an upcoming projects my
readers can be on the lookout for?
I’m
so glad you asked. I’m very excited about Personal
Oracle Café’s. Inspired by Socrates Cafés, Personal Oracle Café’s are a
place where people meet to celebrate, validate and share personal oracle
experiences. Using the personal oracle formula as a jumping off point they
contemplate the structure and science of the energy that flows through and
connects everything in the universe. The first Personal Oracle Café met Oct. 4,
2013 in Taos, NM at Optymism book store. This Personal Oracle Café meets the
first and third Friday of each month. I welcome
your readers to contact me through my website if they would like to start a
Personal Oracle Café in their area.
I
also share readers’ personal oracle stories in my weekly blogs. Stories are
submitted through my website www.personaloracles.com
Another
project that is dear to my heart is Cloud-Speak
Personal Oracle Cards. They will be available in 2014. I use the oracle cards in workshops and
book signings and never cease to be amazed by the way they relate to what is
going on in everyone’s life.
EVERYDAY ORACLES Decoding
The Divine Messages That Are All Around Us is the foundation book for a series of
books that are in work, so you can expect more amazing books from me in the
future.
Parting shot! Ask us here at The Magical Buffet any
one question.
What shall we call you when you become supreme ruler of the world?# # #
In her bestselling and award-winning book, Everyday Oracles: Decoding the Divine
Messages That Are All Around Us, author Ann Bolinger-McQuade uses memorable
stories and photos to introduce the formula for how personal oracles work, then
teaches you how to recognize and decode yours. If you have personal
oracle experiences to share, please submit them to Ann through this website www.personaloracles.com She will respond personally. And while
you’re here, check out the cloud photos in the interactive “What Do You See
Section.” Have fun and exercise your psychic muscles. Who knows, you may
discover a personal oracle hiding in plain sight, just waiting to deliver a
special message to you.
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