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The other day I took my grandson, Royce, for a walk near my home in Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. We stopped in the restaurant/bar at Hotel Cassadaga in which in both places they know us. We stopped at one of the pianos and he respectfully and mindfully tapped each of the black keys all the way down and back.
Music to my ears! Backstory: We found that piano long ago. He barely stood equally to the keys the first time we stopped by. I so love that I am able to give my grandson real-life experiences with the help of community. To my surprise, one of the servers came to me and said my grandson is not allowed to play the piano. She was upset to have to say so. I said to her that he did no harm, and she said the piano had just been tuned. We took it in stride and continued on. Next, we made it to the waterfall’s fountain with large rocks near Spirit Pond. He wanted to get closer to the water, so we did. Off to the side were three people in their 20s playing brass bowls. Royce looked on, they noticed and invited us over. I was so pleased when they let him play the bowls, all four of them. Each time he struck one, he rejoiced in the sound and the vibration. He totally got into it. He struck the bowl and stood surreally in the moment. Bless my heart! When we finally walked away, I said, ‘There’s much more to music than just a piano.’ Backstory: Royce has always loved music. He plays with his musical toys at home – tambourine, flute, maracas, xylophone, etc. Even before that, once he learned to stand, he danced to the beat of music. Just the other day, he told me to turn up the music while cruising I-4. His favorite: Barbara Ann by the Beach Boys. LOL Have you listened to those lyrics? LOL We ended our walk at my apartment/office. He went to my Spirit trumpets and said, ‘I wanna play that.’ I chuckled and said those aren’t musical trumpets, baby. They are Spirit trumpets and used in seances. Thank goodness that was the end of that conversation. Later, I went to look up information about piano tuning. Once a reporter, always a reporter. I couldn’t help myself. I have seen musicians pound those keys over and over at the Hotel. I learned that it’s more likely that a piano needs tuning because of the temperature kept in the room rather than playing it. I thought about talking with the owner and now am feeling there’s really no point. That day I did notice a regular who has seen us many times at the piano. When the server informed me, he was no longer there. I really want to give him the name Richard – Dick for short. Oh, I guess I just did. LOL Seriously though, a huge lesson to me. You can only meet people where they are at. After talking it over with my daughter, I plan on getting my grandson a brass bowl for his 3rd birthday, maybe two. How ‘bout a keyboard? Perhaps, someday. Blessings of Peace and Love
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I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a Top 10 list as to why it is absolutely fabulous to reside in Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp.
Backstory: I so loved the Top 10 with David Letterman. It’s really too bad that I cannot think of way to present it as he did. We shall start with Number 10. 10. The overall vibration of the grounds is phenomenal. Imagine Certified Mediums, Healers and Ordained Ministers meditating in their spaces here in Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp on a daily basis since 1894. That’s bringing the Bling! 9. The Fairy Trail and Labyrinth on Chauncey Street bring the young at heart to the Spiritualist Camp. There are several fairies who keep the place looking fresh and kind to the youngsters. Both areas bring the energy of a little extra healing to those visiting, those looking to connect with lightheartedness and mindfulness, respectively. 8. The student program in Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is like no other. It takes three to four years to become a Certified Medium and/or Healer. There’s an intense curriculum and public demonstrations. Again, the venue is like no other. 7. Colby Memorial Temple, built around 1923, is where Sunday Service and Wednesday Night Message Service take place. In both venues, the continuity of the life is proven with message work – bringing Spirit loved ones through with evidence. There’s a hands-on healing portion to both services. There’s also a séance room that was built at the same time as the Temple. Again, used to prove the continuity of life. 6. The Bookstore/Welcome Center is an awesome place to find what you are looking for – books, crystals, sage, CDs, artwork, class and workshop flyers and the white board with names of Certified Camp Mediums and Healers who are available for walk-in appointments. . . And let’s not forget about the beautiful people who assist you with everything you are looking to get. 5. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp’s best kept secret is Colby-Alderman Park, which is a good stones throw away, just around the corner and down the hill. The Camp donated the property and Volusia County created trails, a gazebo and 11 large signs that tell what was happening in the area when Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp came about in 1894. Volusia County and the Camp made it happen through an ECHO Grant. A definite must see! 4. My front porch with rocking chairs, table and iron chairs spray painted in the chakra colors, wind chimes, and loveseat rocking apparatus really brings a nice vibe to those who come for readings. Of course, having my daughter’s office next to mine really brings it home for me and everyone else who dares to enter (smile). 3. Spirit Pond and its latest point of interest – the large rocks and many waterfalls with several benches to sit (one in the shade) and relax into the energy that is Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. 2. It’s a public place, so people come here every single day for one reason or another – a Mediumistic reading, healing, attending workshops by the Camp’s certified teachers. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is a religious community. I AM here for the highest and best of all who come. 1. The quietude in what I like to call Mayberry is fabulous. You just can’t get it elsewhere. The Flip Side 10. Imagine residing with many Psychic Mediums. No matter how we try, everyone knows your business. 9. The Fairy Trail has attracted those who feel the need to do less than good rituals in the middle of the night. Fortunately, there are several who assist with removing the disturbances to include security. 8. The student program may break you from time to time, but it will definitely assist in your evolution. 7. Once in a blue moon, people have interrupted Sunday Service to the point of being shown the front door. 6. Outside Psychics and/or Mediums (i.e, Hotel Cassadaga as well as others in the area) leave their cards in the Bookstore/Welcome Center. Then there are those who depict themselves as being Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Mediums on Instagram, TikTok and other social media entities. Check the website, Cassadaga.org to be sure you are connecting with someone who truly is a trained Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Medium. 5. The road leading to Colby-Alderman Park has a sign that reads: ‘Dead End.’ It stops people from going to check out the park in which a couple of million dollars was spent to create. 4. My front porch: I have caught people pulling up chairs, breaking out lunch and enjoying my space. Wow, I live here. 3. People have decided to cleanse their bodies and beings with the water that flows from the fountains. 2. It’s a public place. Don’t call me or knock on my door in the middle of the night. 1. For the most part, Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is peaceful. However, Hotel guests and others seem to think loud music, which can be heard down the streets at various times, is appropriate. It is not. On a side note: The other day a woman stood on top of a box on one of the corners to the entrance of Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp screaming to whomever would listen about how those who reside and come to visit are heathens. Puleeze! One of the longtime members said: ‘I would’ve printed out the Q & A section on Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp’s website and given it to her.’ Next time. Before passing judgement, be informed. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp has many opportunities, at little or no cost, to investigate. Blessings of Peace and Love! You know I love music. I cannot tell you how many times I get into my car and listen to my thoughts. I run things over about situations that have occurred. Sometimes Spirit (God) will pop something into my head from years and years ago.
Does this happen to anyone else? Perhaps, some of those thoughts, also known as stored energies, are not for your highest and best. Sometimes, it is super hard not to allow those energies to come up. They just do. Why? Because we’re all on our journeys to grow, to become a better person, to evolve. How do we stop those energies from creeping in? We can write about them, which is clearing for the heart center or heart chakra. But we don’t want to live there. We can avoid situations that trigger us. We can see a therapist to assist – finding the right one isn’t always the easiest. Then there’s breathwork. Backstory: My first experience with a breathwork session was during a class with one of my master teachers. She took us on a journey, a journey to find out where we, each of us, came from. Guess what? I was in the stars – outer space. That just explained a lot for my regular readers. LOL Backstory: Still another time while in a mediumship student program, I worked the door at a breathwork workshop. It’s where I learned of one of my sexual abusers. Some people use alcohol or drugs to drown out the chaos. Self-medication is an easy way out, momentarily. I get it. I’ve been there and done that, more in my youth before I was even 18 and for years later. It’s not the answer. Listen, Spirit or God will never give you too much to handle. Sometimes you just have to take care of yourself and forget everything else. Take a step back. Allow people to do them. You do you. Know that you are NEVER alone. The good energies are around you, but you must be aware of the less than good energies, too – duality is in everything. Be mindful of your thoughts. You never know who is lurking around. Who or what are you allowing to enter your being, your doorway? Don’t let it stay. So maybe, just maybe it’s time to crank up those uplifting tunes while you’re in your vehicle. And sing along. Blessings of Peace and Love It really does sooth the soul.
Just the other day my granddaughter, who is just over four months old, was fussing. She does that before she takes a bit of a nap. She doesn’t like the binky, so all you can do is walk and sway while patting her butt. Finally, I took her outside and she succumbed. Backstory: Same with my grandson. On a side note, I wonder if my granddaughter will try to eat leaves and tiny rocks, too. My daughter told me the other day that she and her husband are buying a pop-up camper. They talked about how they were going to take the kids to nature. My response: ‘Can I go?’ Backstory: My mom and dad had a pop-up camper. Good times. We were always out and about somewhere. We loved fishing, hiking, being around the campfire, making S’mores – just being outdoors. I told my daughter of this and of course, I piped up that it is so like my parents. Wait for it – you knew there had to be some woo-woo, yes? Did I mention to you that I and others think Royce, my grandson, is my dad incarnate? He’s been to the fire station twice and always wants to go back. My dad was a firefighter for 34 years. That’s just one instance – too many to name here. Well, a psychic medium gave me a message before my granddaughter, Persephone, was born. She said that my mom was coming back. Nothing to note as of yet; however, she does have blue eyes at this point. My dad had blue eyes. I wonder if that’s what hooked my mom. The shoes on the other foot now. I have an idea that baby girl is going to tell her big brother a thing or two someday. After a moment, I said to my daughter: ‘Thanks for the fond childhood memory.’ I am sure my grandson will have a blast with camping, just like I did when I was little. Interestingly enough I did not take my daughter and son from another mother camping. We did go canoeing though. And just the other day, I mentioned to my grandson that it wouldn’t be long, and we’d be going to the beach, another fabulous place to allow nature into your life. We got super excited about that! Get out to nature. Take a load off. I know firsthand what nature does for little ones. Think about what it can do for you. Let go and Allow! Blessing of Peace and Love! Are you aware of situations going on around you? Do you just nod and agree or do to move along? In some cases, it might be in everyone’s best interest to do so.
I wear many hats and I’m sure a lot of you do as well. It’s hard to keep up sometimes. Most of us wanna help others but when we do, some people just take advantage of our energy. These people are vampires, energy vampires. Backstory: My daughter has mentioned to me on numerous occasions that I don’t have any friends. I say: ‘I do, not just a lot. I don’t want to be around with certain energies.’ Do you? I’m pretty easygoing until I’m not. We all have our line, a line not crossed. I let certain things go but when it comes to my space, I want the energy a certain way. I get to have it that way. It’s my space and energy. And then people try to make their way in. It’s why I can seem guarded at times. When I was younger, I was little more free-flowing with my energy. Backstory: I took a mediumship class on Sunday’s nearly 20 years ago. Students took turns standing by the wall to see auras. When it was my turn, I stood and let it flow. One student said something about me giving away my energy. Back then I didn’t quite get what she meant. Perhaps, I was a little wet behind the ears. Years later, I realized other students and professionals were tapping into my energy. They knew exactly what they were doing. I realized it later and allowed it. I only wanted to help. These days I’m a little more selective as to where energies flow. I have friends and family, clients and students who get most of my energy, and at times colleagues get some. I do save some energy for self, something I should be doing far more often. How ‘bout you? Putting up appropriate boundaries is a must. I put up the boundaries. I get so busy that I don’t notice them being chipped away at – until I do. Pay attention to who you allow to come into your vibration. Some people are just not supposed to be there. You know who they are. Stop allowing. You can still be nice but not be taken advantage of. Pay Attention! Blessing of Peace and Love |
AuthorLori Carter is a freelance writer and Spiritualist Medium -- truly a Spiritual Being, and aren't we all. Archives
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