Guilt-Less

“Why did he do it?” “If only I had asked.” “I could have spent more time with her.” “But I never told him how I feel.“ These and many other questions race through your mind. They pop up when you least expect them, overlay a feeling of guilt and send you into a deep funk.

And I mean a really deep funk and really oppressive guilt. The type of funk which leaves you feeling as if you weigh a million pounds, making it difficult for you to move. Maybe it causes you to feel so sad that you cannot get out of bed, or off the couch. Perhaps you are the type of person who seeks solace in food, good old fashioned comfort food.

Whichever type of funk you may find yourself in, or no matter how oppressive your perceived guilt makes your feel, I am here to let you know you have options.

August 31, 2020 Diane

Take Heed

“I can take all the madness the world has to give, but I won’t last a day without you.”
Lyrics from a popular song from days of yore. Lyrics very applicable to today.

There is a great deal of madness in this world as I write, as they speak. A great deal of unnerving deaths and a great number of people having to face the day, any day, without their “you”. Their someone special, significant other, child, parent, sibling.

The word unnerving cannot be stressed enough.

One death is far too many. 140,000 and counting are not only unfathomable, they are unnerving. So what’s a person to do?

June 30, 2020 Diane

2020 Vision

There is déjà vu, there is jamais vu and there is even presque vu, but the best of all is “ancestry vu”. It is delightful when you experience déjà vu, jamais vu, or presque vu, however, nothing compares with ancestry vu; viewing a situation through the lenses and experiences of your loved ones in spirit.

Picture this: you are in the midst of a crisis, you’re not aware of how you arrived there, nor do you know where to turn. What you do know is you need answers, an understanding of what steps to take and you are feeling desperate, when out-of-the-blue one of your parents in spirit, steps forward and shines a light on the subject.

January 22, 2020 Diane

Are YOU Next?

How far are you willing to go to find yourself? Or are you perfectly content with who and where you are?

Have you made amends to those who have gone before you, your family members and friends who may, themselves, be regretting a thing or two?

Why do you keep repeating your less than desirable habits/mistakes? Would you find value in and appreciate having answers to those ‘whys’ directly from your blood line; your ancestors, those who have “been there” and “done that”?

What would you do with your life if you could become that person, the person who in your heart of hearts, you know you are; the person, who is free of misgivings, regrets, remorse and endless questions? The person who had said what needed to be said and who had heard what others needed you to hear. Read More

August 14, 2019 Diane

Proud to Know You!

In honor of Pride Month and to commemorate the distance we have traveled over the decades, I share a chapter of my book, the Spirit’s Speak on Success. It was written my best friend, Ronnie and refers to the trials, tribulations and joys of living our young, closeted lives during the 1970s.

Day 47

Success to me was a full heart.

It was complete and unconditional love.

Love without struggle.

We struggled to be loved and to love out loud – not behind closed doors or down dark alleys.

We were a feisty generation expressing our needs and living out loud – as much as we could.

But we were also full of fear.

Fear of the unknown – fear of the known. Read More

June 12, 2019 Diane

My Father ~ My Inspiration

June 6^th marks the day my Dad, Woody, transitioned to spirit. He was a patriot and proud military man, so it was fitting that he crossed over on D-Day*.

Throughout my life, my Dad inspired me. He taught me the value of living in the moment, “crossing that bridge when we come to it”, and above all, remaining positive through thick and thin. Being a full-bred Irish Catholic, he prided himself on being a graduate of ‘Blarney Tech’. He possessed the gift of gab and always made others feel comfortable in his presence. As a devout man of faith, he lived by the credo that his savoir always had his back.

Even as the years passed and time took a toll on his health, robbed him of his vision and his hearing, he maintained his ever so positive frame of mind and indomitable spirit.

My Dad was always there for me. He believed in me even when I was unable to believe in myself. He was Johnny-on-the-spot when I needed advice on how to best navigate through unforeseen challenges both personally and professionally and most especially while I was employed in the corporate world. Through his support, encouragement and grooming, he unknowingly shared his gifts of diplomacy, patience and stage presence, helping me to achieve my goals throughout life. Read More

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June 5, 2019 Diane

Resurrect Your Own Life with Help from the Afterlife

What is the afterlife, you may be wondering. Merriam-Webster defines it as “an existence after death, a later period in one’s life.” Dictionary.com defines it as “a future life, the later part of a person’s life.” I define it as ‘life after life, from life in the physical form to life in the spirit form’. Some refer to the afterlife as life on the ‘other side’.

Janis Joplin* believes there is no such place as ‘the other side’. How would I know what Janis Joplin believes? I know because she told me so. Yes, Janis contributed her own ‘take’ on success to the many stories included in my book The Spirits Speak on Success. Janis believes there is no such place as ‘the other side’ and goes on to say “the other side is not really the other side – we are very much with you on your side – we are simply in another form – free floating, transparent, energy without matter. We are all one, and we cohabitate together. It is not the other side; it is this side without form.”

Is the afterlife a place or a state of being, or both? Read More

April 17, 2019 Diane

Express Thyself ~ Don’t Repress Thyself

Are you aware of the fact that We, the People, are in the midst of a revolution and your participation is needed? Can you feel the electrified energy calling you forth?

Opinions and thoughts swirling around us are so plentiful it is difficult to maintain a sense of balance, let alone a sense of humor, or decorum.

What do you do in the midst of strife, differences of opinion and the perceived dismantling of our ‘norms’? How do you maintain balance, keep yourself in ‘check’ and find levity in the moment, while simultaneously expressing your opinions and speaking up for yourself, if you are, in fact, self-expressing on a daily basis? Read More

March 16, 2019 Diane

How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways

Customarily the month of February is associated with Valentine’s Day and the expression of love toward your, well, loved one(s). You find ways to express your love through the gifting of flowers, candy and greeting cards, on the ‘appointed’ day.

Why do you limit those expressions of love to only one day (although some of you may show your love and appreciation throughout the year), or why limit those expressions of love to only your loved one(s)?

I have a novel idea… what about expressing that same love to yourself? It is easier to do than you may think, and the consequences of not loving yourself far outweigh the benefits of doing so.

February 14, 2019 Diane

‘Tis the Season to Stress Less

The holiday season appears to have snuck up on me this year. It’s no wonder, given the whirlwind of distractions we, as a collective, have experienced over the past twelve months. It feels as if just the other day we were taking down the Christmas decorations and here it is again ‒ time to string the lights and prepare for a New Year.

I have decided to take the holidays in stride and not go into overwhelm or create needless stress in my life.

Care to make that vow with me? It’s actually a good decision to approach the season with joy in your heart and vow to be stress-less. A decision you are quite capable of putting into action with very little effort.

Pause for a moment and reflect back to the days of yore when you ran yourself ragged and charged through the holidays in a haze. How much do you think you missed out on?

December 18, 2018 Diane

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Why do you keep repeating your less than desirable habits/mistakes? Would you find value in and appreciate having answers to those ‘whys’ directly from your blood line; your ancestors, those who have “been there” and “done that”?

Even as the years passed and time took a toll on his health, robbed him of his vision and his hearing, he maintained his ever so positive frame of mind and indomitable spirit.

I have a novel idea… what about expressing that same love to yourself? It is easier to do than you may think, and the consequences of not loving yourself far outweigh the benefits of doing so.

I have decided to take the holidays in stride and not go into overwhelm or create needless stress in my life.