One day I was at the dentist getting my teeth cleaned.  As the hygienist was working on my teeth, I started hearing a name over and over.  I don't usually get information for people outside of readings, but the name was so strong and persistent that I decided to ask the hygienist if she knew what I did for a living.  She said that she did.  I asked her if she was open to receiving a message from someone in Spirit and she was very eager to hear it.  As soon as I said there was a young man wanting to connect with her and told her the name, she started crying.  A dear friend of hers had passed away in a car accident.  He said some personal things to her and asked her to pass on messages to his family.

I apologized for making her cry, but she was very happy to recieve the message.  I generally don't remember my readings, but when something unusual like this happens, I remember certain details.

Because I do readings full time, I'm generally not open when not doing readings, but if Spirit really wants to get through, I'll deliver the message!

My dad and I were very close (and still are).  I couldn't have asked for a better father.  He raised me and my two brothers by himself.  After my mother moved away when we were kids, he moved all of us into a 2 bedroom apartment.  Each of my brothers had a bedroom, I slept in the dining room, and my dad slept in the living room.  Everybody loved my dad, including kids in the neighborhood.  He would sit on a bench outside the Beachwood Coffee Shop and kids would sit with him and talk.  A lot of them were from broken homes and he was a comforting presence in their lives.

Since my dad passed in 2006, I have had countless signs from him.  I also ask him for help with my readings.  There are so many examples, but there is a recent one that stands out very clearly.  One day I was driving to a group reading and I got off the freeway because the traffic was heavy and I didn't want to be late.  I was driving on side streets that I didn't know.  I am someone who is very punctual, and I get stressed out if I think I may be late, especially if I have to get ready for a group reading.  I like to take my time setting up, relaxing and meditating before a group.  I asked my dad for help, and I made a turn.  I gasped.  Right in front of me in 6-foot high letters on the side of a house was painted HARVEY in big black letters.   Harvey is my dad's name.  This was definitely a sign from my dad that I was heading in the right direction, and I ended up getting to the venue with plenty of time to spare.

I'm sure that a lot of you can relate to this story and you know that your loved ones are still with you in Spirit, and always will be.  If you would like to be more connected with them, ask them to come closer and to make you aware that they are with you.  It could be a license plate, a song on the radio, the smell of their cologne, or a thousand other signs.  I hope that you find comfort in knowing that your loved ones never die, they just leave their physical bodies.  Their soul continues and they can still communicate with you.  If you are missing a loved one, I wish you peace and comfort, knowing that they are still with you, just in a different way.

A client called me recently and asked if she could have a reading that weekend.  She was from out of town, and had always had phone readings in the past, but she was going to be in my area that weekend.  I did not have any availability that weekend, so I had to say no.  I immediately felt bad, because she had recently lost her husband and I really wanted to be there for her.  Unfortunately, my schedule can get very tight, and I just didn't see a way to fit in another appointment that weekend.

That night, I had a vivid dream.  In my dream, I felt tremendous guilt for turning down her request.  I also heard a last name very clearly.  When I woke up, I knew I had to somehow fit her into my schedule that weekend.  I texted her and told her that she could come in the evening, past my normal hours.  I just felt compelled to accommodate her request.  When she arrived that Sunday evening, she was with a friend.  I didn't know that she was bringing a friend with her, but her friend was just there to record the reading, so it was not a problem.

I meditate before every reading and I start connecting with people's loved ones in Spirit before I speak to them.  In my meditation before the reading, I kept hearing the letter D, which I wrote down in my notes.  During the reading, I kept hearing the D initial.  I told my client what I was receiving, and I also decided to tell her about the dream I had, and the last name I had heard.  My client and her friend's eyes got very large and they looked at each other in amazement.  I asked what was going on.  My client told me that her friend's first name started with a D, and her last name was the name I had heard in my dream!  Now it was my turn to be amazed.  I did not know my client was bringing her friend to the reading, and I did not know her name.  No matter how many thousands of readings I have done, Spirit still has the ability to shock me.  My client's husband in Spirit wanted her to see me in person that weekend, and he knew her friend was coming with her.  I will never doubt the power of Spirit communication.  It is so real in my life and in the lives of my clients.  I am in awe that our loved ones in Spirit are able to make things happen like this.  I love my clients and I love Spirit.  I feel so honored to be a small part of their lives and the lives of their loved ones in Spirit.

When you decide to get a reading, there are feelings of hope, fear, nervousness, excitement and even skepticism.  These feelings are very normal, especially if you are getting a reading for the first time. 

Psychic amnesia is the term mediums use when during a reading, a client forgets important information about their own life or the lives of their loved ones.  For instance, if I ask someone if they know who Charlie is and they say no, then 10 minutes into the reading they remember that Charlie is their uncle who passed away several years ago. 

Receiving a reading can be overwhelming, and it can take time to process all of the information.  This is why I encourage people to record their readings or take notes.  I have had clients contact me after a reading and affirm things that were said during the reading that they did not understand at the time.  Sometimes they have to check with their family after the reading to confirm information. 

Mediumship is a three-way conversation between me, you and Spirit.  It is important to be open during a reading and to let your loved ones in Spirit come through in their own time.   For instance, if someone was very loud, talkative, or pushy, they may come through first.  This can be frustrating when you long to hear from someone who was a bit quieter or polite.  Just be patient and they will come through. 

If you don't immediately recognize information being shared, it can be because you are set on receiving a specific word or message.  Spirit wants to communicate with you as much as you want to hear from them.  I find that if you can relax and let Spirit come through in their own way and pace, you will be more open to the messages being shared.  I also find that Spirit talks about you and other people who are still here.  Sometimes Spirit will give me the names of 5 of your cousins.  They just want you to know that they are still with you and are still a part of your life. 

The best way to receive a great reading is to try to keep an open mind and release your fears before your reading.  Trust that you will get the information that you are supposed to get at this time.  It is best to be alert and sober and, most of all, to  relax and enjoy the beautiful experience of Spirit communication.

I have a written list of my goals for 2019 in my phone.  After reading them for the umpteenth time, I realized that I had to update my list.   Reading it over, I realized that all of these goals had a "want" attached to them.  I changed the language to read, "I feel...; I have...; I am...: I do..."  This may sound insignificant at first, but everything is energy.  We are energy, our actions have energy, our words have energy.  I came to the conclusion that I would be in a more open state of mind to receive if I changed my wording to, "I feel happy and free" rather than, "I want to feel happy and free."

This is a simple action that you can take to become more open to receive the gifts that are available to you.  Change your language, which changes your perspective.  I have learned to live in a state of faith and expectancy most of the time.  This state of mind is available to everyone.  All you have to do is change your thoughts.  

On that note, I'd like to recommend a free, uplifting website that helps me keep my thoughts positive.  It is www.tut.com, which stands for Totally Unique Thoughts.  This is Mike Dooley's brainchild.  He has a great saying, "Thoughts become things."  Just sign up for his free daily emails.  I do not know Mike, but I love that he provides this free service to everyone.  He also has a lot of great books and other products.  Highly recommended!

Manifesting is easier than you think. Here are a few simple steps you can take to create the life you want:

1.  Imagine what you want your life to look like in every area: love, home, work, relaxation

2.  Write it down in as much detail as you can.

3.  Focus only on what you want, not on how it's going to happen. The universe will take care of the details.

4.  Re-read your writing often and add details or make changes as you refine your vision. 

5.  Follow any inner guidance you receive about action to take.

6.  Have an attitude of faith and expectancy that what you hold in your thoughts will manifest in exactly the right time.

The Universe, Spirit, God, whatever you choose to call the energy of creation, is working every second of every day to bring you what you think about. People who are living the kind of life that you want are those who believe that they deserve it. The only thing that we as human beings have to work on are our beliefs. If we think it is impossible to have the life that we imagine, that is the reality that we create. If we believe it is possible to manifest and create a better life for ourselves, that is what will happen. Of course, we have to be willing to do whatever footwork comes up for us. We have to be an active participant in the process. I have learned from personal experience that we have to be willing to move outside of our comfort zone and take baby steps in the direction of our dreams. If you are willing to dare to dream bigger, to write it down, and to take small actions in the direction of your dreams, you will be able to manifest a life that looks like your vision. The only thing you have to lose are your limitations.

Spirit contact can be very subtle.  It takes awareness and practice to know when you have a visitor from Spirit.  The most important aspect is to have an open mind and an open heart.  It is okay to be skeptical, but if you are cynical, it can hinder your ability to perceive and receive messages from Spirit.

1. Electricity - One way Spirit comes through is electricity.  Lights will blink, televisions will turn on and off, and cell phones will ring, sometimes showing the contact name of the person who is on the other side.  

2. Names and Numbers - Spirit will show us specific names or numbers that relate to our loved one, they will call our attention to license plates that have their name (see my personal story at the end), or they will call our attention to a billboard or sign that has their name.

3. Animals - Spirit has specific animals show up when we are thinking of them.  It can be a bird or a butterfly that is persistently nearby or seems to be following you. It can also be an animal that has the same name as your loved one or a specific breed that keeps showing up and is connected with your loved one.

One connection with Spirit I will never forget happened over 15 years ago when Ronny and I were on the 405 taking a trip to San Diego.  I told him that I felt his father was in the car with us.  He didn't take much notice of my announcement, so his father (whom I never met) asked me to tell him that since he didn't believe me, he was going to send him a sign.  I told him this, and proceeded to look out the window at the passing cars.  Within a few minutes, I noticed a white Corvette drive by and my attention was drawn to the license plate, which said FELIPE.  I poked Ronny and told him to look at the license plate.  He looked over and said, "Holy sh*t!"  Felipe was his dad's name.  Ever since that day, he has believed in my ability to connect with Spirit.

One day I was antiquing with Ronny in Burbank. We went into a store and as we were browsing, Ronny started talking to the owner behind the counter. I started to hear a name being whispered into my ear by Spirit. At first I ignored it, thinking that it would go away. However, the more I tried to ignore it, the louder it got. After a few minutes of hearing the name at an ever-increasing volume, Spirit finally screamed,"SAY IT!  SAAAAAAY IT!  SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY IT!" At that point, I knew I had to deliver a message to the owner of the store.

I waited for their conversation to end. I then politely told the owner that I was a medium and asked him if he would be open to receiving a message. He told me that he would absolutely like to hear what I had to say. I asked him if he knew who Frances was. This man, who was the size and stature of a linebacker, started sobbing. He told me that that was his mother's name. He said that his aunt had just died the day before. I told him that they were together and having a wonderful reunion. They showed me that they were dancing the can-can. When I mentioned this, he confirmed that was what they used to do at parties! He was such a sensitive and open man. I will never forget the persistent energy and amazing amount of love that it took for his mother to come through so loud and clear.

I rarely give messages to people in a public setting, but when Spirit screams in my ear, I listen!

(A Personal Experience)

I believe that everything that happens has meaning for us if we choose to observe, listen and absorb whatever messages are being provided to us for our highest good.

When I first started to develop my gift, I was spending a lot of time with my best friend. I would tell her about the latest information I was receiving from Spirit, and she would listen and give me great feedback and support. I would also give her and other friends messages from their loved ones in Spirit. One Friday evening I was leaving her house and got into my car. The radio was on, and an unfamiliar song started to play.

The singer's voice was familiar. It was Karen Carpenter. But the song was like nothing I had every heard. I froze as I heard, "Calling occupants of interplanetary craft." I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I knew that this was a message from Spirit and my guides.

I started to drive home, and I was glued to the radio. I listened closely to the lyrics and I was a little freaked out by them. At the same time, I felt that I was not alone and was being given support and guidance from beyond the physical realm. To this day, I have not heard this song on the radio since that night. On occasion, I have listened to it on YouTube or looked up the lyrics just to relive that strange occurrence. Here are the lyrics to the song. It starts with a a DJ talking to a caller and then goes into the music.

Radio Jingle: All Hit Radio!

DJ:"All right, you're listening to All Hit Radio, and it's 53 degrees at 30 minutes past the hour and right now on our all request line I've got Mike Ledgerwood on the phone. Hey, babe, what would you like to hear?"

Mike Ledgerwood: "We've been observing your Earth."

DJ: "Hey babe, I'm sorry, I can't hear you too well, you're gonna have to speak a little closer into the phone, okay, babe? What would you like to hear again?"

Mike Ledgerwood: "We are observing your Earth."

DJ: "Hey Mike, I'm sorry babe, but that's not on our playlist. And by the way, you sound great over the phone. Anyway, if you'd give us your request, we'd be glad to play it for ya, babe. So let's hear it!"

Mike Ledgerwood: "We are observing your Earth."

DJ: "Uh, listen Mike, I'm sorry babe but we can't--"

Mike Ledgerwood: "And we'd like to make..."

DJ: "I'm sorry Mike, we... there's--"

Mike Ledgerwood: "A contact..."

DJ: "Uh..."

Mike Ledgerwood: "With you baby."

In your mind you have capacities, you know

To telepath messages through the vast unknown

Please close your eyes and concentrate

With every thought you think

Upon the recitation we're about to sing

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft

You've been observing our Earth

And we'd like to make

A contact with you

We are your friends

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary, ultra emissaries

We've been observing your Earth

And one night we'll make

A contact with you

We are your friends

Calling occupants of interplanetary, quite extraordinary craft

And please come in peace, we beseech you

Only our love we will teach them

Our Earth may never survive

So do come, we beg you

Please, interstellar policeman

Oh won't you give us a sign

Give us a sign

That we've reached you

Oh do

With your mind you have ability to form

And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm

You close your eyes, you concentrate

Together, that's the way

To send the message we declare World Contact Day

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary craft

Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft

Calling occupants

Calling occupants

Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft

We are your friends.

Last month, I went with Ronny to the Ventura County Fair.  We walked around all day, and on our way out I wanted to stop at a booth that was selling massagers.  I sat in a chair and put my feet onto a foot massaging unit.  As I relaxed, the man in the booth brought a hand-held massager to me and he started massaging my neck and shoulders.  Then he put the massager on my head.  My hair immediately got tangled in the unit and I felt my hair being pulled.  He quickly turned off the massager.  My hair was wrapped around the device all the way up to my scalp!  His girlfriend came over and started to try to untangle my hair from the unit.  As the man held the massager close to my head, she worked on getting my hair out of the unit.  She was very reassuring and told me to just relax and she would take care of it.  After about 5 minutes, she said she was going to have to take each hair out strand by strand.  There was no other way that it was going to come out. 

That's when it happened.  I started to hear a man's name over and over again.  I sat there with both of them over me, one holding the unit close to my scalp and the other pulling my hair out strand by strand.  After several minutes of hearing this man's name, I told the lady that I was a medium and asked her if she would be open to hearing a message.  She said that she was.  I gave her the name of a man and she gasped.  She wanted me to tell her more.  I asked my guides and Spirit for further information.  As she worked on my hair, I mentioned names, memories, and medical issues that people in her family and her boyfriend's family were having.  By this time, she was crying happy tears of joy.  I had connected her with her birth father and other family members.  I also connected her boyfriend with his mother and other family members.  After about 45 minutes, she finished untangling my hair from the unit and I was free to go.

She mentioned that she thought Spirit kept me there so that they could get a reading.  I agreed.  This is my life nowadays.  Spirit puts people in my life that they want me help, and I am happy to oblige.  Although this situation was a bit painful for me, I have no regrets.  I work for Spirit, and they lead me to people and situations where I can be of service.  I am happy to say that I still have plenty of hair and I am glad that I met that lovely couple.