Make Lists

I want to encourage you to make lists. One set of lists should definitely be for the holidays ahead. Things you really want to accomplish, things that will be okay if they don’t get accomplished, and a reminder of where you stashed all of the holiday gifts. lol

Another set of lists are to make note of something that’s bothering you. I have a situation that’s coming up and some of it bothers me because I thought things would be easier by now with those things or in a better way whereby it would seem I have more of my life all sorted out.

However, that particular situation isn’t that way at all. Some things still aren’t fixed. My life, in general, from the outside, still looks like it’s barely held together by duct tape, and that’s just the nature of things as they go at the moment.

I had to look past the surface of it though. There are good soul things happening in this situation and love, lots of love, between people who care about each other. That will be the theme of the situation.

So, write a list of what troubles you about a situation, then write a list of what’s good in the situation and keep the good list closer to your heart.

I hope you’ve gotten something good out of today’s message. Feel freely to donate to this vibe on my journey to share with you and others, thank you kindly. ( http://paypal.me/aprildaisy )

Handwritten HUGS. What are they?

I often say I pen “Handwritten HUGS”, intuitive letters of comfort to people. I offer them here and have offered them several places over the years. What exactly are they?

Well, they’re messages of comfort for each individual receiving theirs. I love writing snail mail letters and have been doing that since I was in grade school. I was one of those girls who passed notes with my friend often in school.

Fast forward to many years later and I’m writing to a friend several states away. She mentioned she had a friend in need of some extra prayers. I said I’d be happy to write to that friend personally and she can give her the letter. It turns out the friend found comfort in the words I wrote on paper for her.

I may have written something about my own life that helped her along her way. I may have written a thought that came to mind for a perspective shift she needed. I may have written words that felt comforting, encouraging, and like she’d gotten “hugged”. Each letter I write has one or more of these various messages.

After the lady found comfort in the letter I wrote, I began to write other letters to other people. At first I tested it with people I didn’t know to see how things would go. Some would write back to me and say, “Thank you.” Others would write back and say, “Your letter touched me at just the right time I needed it. I cried.” Every now and then God would send me a mental list of people I needed to write to. I’d then get to writing those people as I was going to be spiritually nudged until I finished.

These days, I write based on the spiritual nudge, when someone orders a letter, or just to check on a friend. Each letter is written from a spiritually intuitive place. I don’t even know the circumstances behind the need most of the time, only that a letter must be penned. I’ve had people tell me they have kept their letter and reread it as often as needed.

I must say, with every letter I’ve written, I’ve been amazed at the response and warmed in my heart that I’ve warmed another’s heart. I think it’s extraordinary, every single time. Little me, being gifted with writing messages of comfort to others and them actually feeling comforted by the magic of words written on paper. It is one of my favorite things to do.

Feel free to order your own personal comforting message. Order one for someone you care about and think could use some words. Make someone’s day brighter in a small way. 😀

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Gifts, God, and Jesus

I believe all of us have gifts and talents meant for us to shine and share and uplift. How do you feel about that? Do you believe you’ve got something extra? I believe you do. I believe each person does. Sometimes those extras need more refining, like singing or learning the human body to become a doctor in some way. Other times, they come easier and may seem like just something you’re good at, like making apple pie or listening to a friend’s troubles.

What about psychic gifts? I believe these are valid God given gifts and talents. I was just stating online how I tried to separate the two in my own life. According to the people holding the Bible, the things I do are considered sins. However, if one were to look closer at certain aspects of the Bible, the Jesus they speak of that saves them is also the Jesus that prophesied, healed the sick, and listened to God directly.

To deny any of these spiritual gifts is to deny Jesus in some way. I mean, if the Bible says he did these things and that we are made of God just like he is, then it stands to reason that we’re all gifted in some way and some of us are spiritually gifted in ways that Jesus was.

I have said before and will say this many times, Jesus came to teach us how to live our lives with a loving God presence. The fact that he asked God to forgive people is something he chose to do. He chose this, in my thinking, because people were not listening to his messages all along. They were still lost sheep.

If you’re looking to follow the Bible to find God, start with Jesus’ life, make notes. See how you feel about things then. For me, I’ve been listening to God for years on a personal level. Sometimes he directs me to Bible verses as needed, but mostly he directs me in other ways.

I am psychically gifted and have solid faith in God. This is the path I live. I know not everyone will understand it. I’m okay with this. I am here to be of service for those who are seeking something different and may need my guidance or words of comfort.

I hope you gained something good from this message. Feel free to donate to this blog and space of light. ( http://paypal.me/aprildaisy ) . Also, if you especially would like your own words of comfort, I love penning my Handwritten HUGS. These are $15/16 each and can be ordered through the same paypal link if you’d add a note with the name and address of the recipient in the transaction or feel free to email me: aprildaisy4@yahoo.com

As always, your light shining is a fabulous thing! 🙂

Sometimes Faith Falters

I am here to post about faith building, having a great one-on-one with God, and encouraging your individual path doing the best you can. Most of my posts here, or anywhere, you will find that.

However, sometimes faith falters. It’s like hitting a pothole on the highway or walking into a hole in the lawn that the dog made. Just when you think you’re doing well and sort of proud of yourself, a dip happens.

Sometimes when this dip happens you’re able to recover quickly. In the situation of walking on your lawn, your body adjusts itself and it’s almost as if you didn’t even have a misstep. Other times, you actually trip and fall as a result of the hole you didn’t see. You may even sprain your ankle, break that ankle, or even cry because you are now in this position.

I think faith is like this on occasion. Sometimes we falter and cry, wondering how come we aren’t where we’d like to be in life…for one reason or another or one way or another. I think it’s perfectly okay to cry, to feel a bit adrift, to wonder if one’s faith is strong enough, to take the time to think on how far one has come, how far one has to go, to get to where one journeys to. I think this is especially true if you think you’re trying your best.

I know, for me, there are times I falter. I wonder why I haven’t gotten to some sort of stability in ways I have been aiming for in some aspects of my life. I take that time out and cry. I did it last night and this morning. At the end, I then go back to my grounded self and hold my faith close. No matter how rough the hole or the situation, my faith has always been there and will continue to be so.

I hope, any time you falter, you cry if you need to, but then you get up, dust yourself off, and keep going. Believe in yourself, in the life you’re creating, and feeling yourself get there. 🙂 Sometimes the journey is longer than expected, but I believe the destination we strive for is attainable, if not, it will be something even better for us because that’s the way of divine grace.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s message. If you have, feel free to donate to my blog and the growth of where it’s going for you and others needing something different. ( http://paypal.me/aprildaisy ) If you want your own personal intuitive message, feel free to message me directly ( aprildaisy4@yahoo.com ), or send 15/16 (inside US/outside US) through the donation link with the person’s name and snail mail address. I’d be happy to pen a comforting message right to your box.

God and I are Good

How should one define a path with God? It occurred to me just this morning, while pondering this post to write, of just how vast and yet simple each chosen path of faith can be. Some of these paths are creations of religions all over the world. Other people search and search for the right path because they feel God with them, but they feel their relationship with God isn’t mainstream and therefore, hard to define. Some people would even say it can’t be valid if it isn’t understood by mainstream thinking.

I remember some Jehovah’s Witnesses come to my door. I explained to the one gentleman that God and I are good. I tell just about anyone this answer because it’s how I see my path to be so.

This particular man looked at me and said, “What does that mean?” I repeated my phrase. He was rather speechless and also a little shaken because he didn’t have a ready answer to my statement.

He then pondered more and questioned my religious beliefs. I said I wasn’t with any religion any longer, but that I was raised Catholic. His face lit up at that news because he was already versed in how to “shed light” on a perspective from that view towards his own religion. He then tried to go on and on in his religious ways about the virtues of his own perspective of God.

I listened for a minute and said, “No thank you.” They left.

I sit here and see now how the man was flustered when given an answer he wasn’t expecting or didn’t know how to “shift the view of”. Within religion, there are many guidelines that are taught and for those that purposefully seek out new members, they are also taught how to speak towards other religions and shed light upon their own good beliefs. In my situation, having nothing to attack left him startled. I, on the other hand, was confident in what I believed and how God was working in my life.

This is what I want to encourage you to be. To stand in your own faith and relationship with God in such a way that you trust as you know and feel, despite how others try to sway you. Also, to be comfortable in the knowledge that each person must seek their own way and what is working for you may or may not work for someone else.

If you feel the need to share, share. If you feel the need to draw a line, draw that line. Every single one of us must figure it out for ourselves. I don’t think it’s an “us” against “them” kind of thing.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s message. If you have, feel free to donate to my blog and the growth of where it’s going for you and others needing something different. ( http://paypal.me/aprildaisy ) If you want your own personal intuitive message, feel free to message me directly ( aprildaisy4@yahoo.com ), or send 15/16 (inside US/outsideUS) through the donation link with the person’s name and snail mail address. I’d be happy to pen a comforting message right to your box.

A Small Kindness

A small kindness is very much as important as a bigger one. If you can help yourself or someone else in a big way, that’s fantastic and you could do that if that’s how you feel you’d like to do so. I want to also say that small kindnesses are very much just as important, if not more so, than the bigger kindnesses.

Well, what does a small kindness look like? Here are some to consider….

Saying thank you to the cashier, waitress, or waiter. Yes, it is their job, but being kind about it raises your vibe and maybe theirs too.
Sending a quick “hello” to a friend in messenger or email. A few words may not seem like much so you don’t even do it, but a simple “I see you” is a huge vibe raiser for some people and you never really know who actually needs it.
Mailing a snail mail letter. This doesn’t have to be four pages long. It can be a short note card to say, “I’m thinking of you. I’ve been praying for you as well. Sending my love.” You should know by now I love to give handwritten letters and it’s part of my business. Even more than that, when you write to someone, you’re holding space for them/with them in that moment. When that person reads the letter, they are holding space with you as if you were there in the very room with them. It’s an amazing form of communication and a great simple kindness.
Not spreading gossip or family/friend drama to other people. Sometimes it’s best to choose your topic(s) wisely.
If you know of a friend/family that is in need of extra help in some way, offer it. The need could be as simple as bringing supper over for one night. Offering to check-in on pets. Maybe even babysitting for a couple of hours, a Disney movie or two. If you’re an organizer, you can offer to help with that.

There are many ways to be of help to one another. The way can be as simple as a kind “thank you” or something that is giving several hours of your time. In all of the situations, it’s the act of being kind that’s present and it is such a blessed win-win for everyone involved.

Think on this, contribute where you feel led to do so.

I hope this message has touched you in some way. Feel free to donate: http://paypal.me/aprildaisy Or to order your own individual handwritten HUG by messaging me at: aprildaisy4@yahoo.com

What does love look like?

When I was little, about 9 or 10, I saw a crocheted hot pad hanging in my grandmother’s kitchen. I liked it so much, I told my grandmother so. She proceeded to make one just for me. To this day, I still have that hot pad. She’s been passed over now for over 30 years. That hot pad is one of my favorite things. It holds love for me within the threads.

Yesterday I was working in the yard with my family. I got stabbed by a Century plant while replanting it. The result wasn’t pretty as I bled quite a lot from such a little needle. My youngest child bandaged me up and looked me over. Later, I cooked homemade pizza and sliced my finger really bad on a potato peeler. My youngest tended to that wound as well. She then diagnosed me and told me to relax and not use that thumb for the remainder of the evening.

My husband making me a cup of coffee while I tended to supper. That was nice for me.

Checking-in with your partner or child or dear friend directly, such as, “How are you? I am checking-in.” This goes a long way in some of the most surprising ways and even when you may least expect it or think the person may not even need your care.

I love writing my handwritten HUGS. The response is most of the time one whereby the person feels loved, comforted, and cared for. That’s always my aim. Sometimes they even cry. I’ve got a friend I do the “checking-in” on from time to time. She’s not a soft cookie by any means, but recently I messaged her and said, “Hey, someone paid for some HUGS for me to gift, would you like one?” She then says, “Your timing, as always is perfect. Yes, thank you.” She needed that love and it wouldn’t have seemed obvious in any way other than a direct ask from me.

I have been present and participated in what I call “God love” towards other people. What seemed like regular conversations turned into mini intuitive messages that totally hit the spot they weren’t showing, but really needed comfort in. I’ve done this more times than I can count. The first time I did it, it seemed odd and I felt so disoriented for me to know things I wasn’t supposed to know. Now, I’ve come to not take anything for granted when conversing with anyone, especially strangers. I know when a conversation goes from random chit-chat to hitting something deep by the change across their face. Then, I feel like I am smack in the middle of a God moment.

Love is knowing what’s important to the people you care about. To acknowledge these important things. To even become a cheerleader for them when the situation arises.

Love is having a pop quiz with your child about a movie you’d seen together previously. I didn’t succeed much with the Grinch, but excelled at the Lorax as I really like that one. lol

I think love with God is you doing your best and asking for his assistance when needed. I know, for me, one of the God things in my life is flowers. While growing things isn’t one of my strongest points, God has a tendency to grow flowers for me in the oddest of places and at the oddest of times.

The most recent flower happening for me was morning glories growing and blooming nicely just over a week ago. The first coolness here killed them off. Even so, morning glories growing and blooming in the end of November isn’t it’s usual season. There it was though and not in just any place in the yard, but nearer to where I’d see them rather than a bushy wild area that isn’t cleared yet.

Think on the love in your life, how you give it, how you receive it, and the importance of band-aids.

I hope this message has touched you in some way. Feel free to donate: http://paypal.me/aprildaisy Or to order your own individual handwritten HUG by messaging me at: aprildaisy4@yahoo.com

Your unique talents

To each of us is given a gift or talent or two. What comes easily for you to do is one of your talents. What comes easily to another is their talent.

I was scrolling on my Facebook page this morning and came across decorated cookies. They’re beautiful, all peachy and purple, delectable too. I admired the talent it took to make individual food masterpieces like that. I also know this isn’t a talent of mine.

I crochet from time to time, doing something to keep my hands busy. Turning some yarn or thread into a masterpiece is a beautiful thing. I know this isn’t everyone’s talent.

When we use our talents, God given if you so believe, then we shine in a way that warms our soul. When we share the talents with others, it’s an honor system of a sort. I am honoring the talent I have for you to enjoy the results of, which in turn makes both of us happy. I love win-wins.

Sometimes our talents are teachable, sometimes they are giftable. If your talent is to make great fudge, gift that to someone. If your talent is to sew beautiful clothing, gift that to someone. If you can teach your talent and enjoy doing so, teach someone and pass along the knowledge you’ve got.

If your talent is simply listening or having a decent conversation, please realize this talent is just as important as another talent that seems more tangible. It is tangible, just not in a way that shows “things”, It shows “feelings”.

Think about yourself today, give yourself the credit of being unique in some way, and shine that. What you can’t do isn’t nearly as important as what you can do.

I hope you’ve gained from today’s message. 🙂

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Talking Kindly to Yourself

This past year has been a lot of self-reflection and self-growth for me. One of the biggest changes I’ve done is mostly to stop talking to myself in horrible ways. I do my best in every day. Some days that best looks fabulous, other days my best doesn’t look so fabulous. I needed to be honest with myself in this and be okay with it too.

I am not a refined or charismatic person. If you were to meet me on the street, I would be polite and kind. I may even make a joke that isn’t really funny to anyone but me. I tend to do that.

Before this year I’d say, “I am not good enough. I’ve tried all sorts of business avenues and seem like a flake. At 48, there isn’t much I’ve accomplished. I look like a gypsy and the poor relative.” On and on and on like that.

Then, I realized earlier in the year that I wouldn’t talk to my friend like this and in some way, I am my friend. This was a huge shift to forward for me and I want to give you this perspective so that you too can go forth with a lighter heart and less self-made bruises.

My best feature could be that I’m a quirky person. People talk to me easily because of my core vibe. I’m able to have an intuitive conversation whereby lots of people feel cared for after they’ve talked to me. I am living life in the way that I think best suits me.

While there are things about me that aren’t the best polish of shine, I’m still rather fabulous. So are you.

Talking down about yourself doesn’t help you as a person. Being conscious of your actions, doing your best, making changes where needed is the best you can do for yourself. Work on treating yourself like a fabulous friend. 😀

The things that make you unique and different are the things that bring out your shine. The more you do these things, no matter if it’s intuitive messages of comfort like me or baking the best apple pie, the more you SHINE.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s message. If you feel led, please feel free to donate: http://paypal.me/aprildaisy Your donation allows me to write messages full-time. You’re also welcome to order a Handwritten Hug. It’s a spiritual, intuitive comfort message just for you.

A Purple Light Saber

You may not be familiar with Star Wars or Samuel L. Jackson, but both of these things happened together at some point. As a result, a purple light saber was born.

I take time over at YouTube to watch interviews and different things, learning about people and their views on life. People have always fascinated me, their choices, how the connect the dots, etc.

The situation happened something like this: Samuel L. Jackson was to be in a Star Wars movie that had a huge battle scene in it. He wanted to stand out and decided to ask George Lucas if his light saber could be purple. He said George said, “The light sabers are only two colors.” Samuel says, “Yes, but I am a member of a special Jedi force so can’t I have a distinction?” After a couple more discussions, Samuel got his purple saber. As far as I know, he is the only person having it.

This can be viewed different ways. 1. He wanted something different and asked for it. He didn’t know if he’d get it, but he definitely wouldn’t know that until he asked. Are you asking for something you want? Do you automatically think you’ll get a “no” in response? Do you consider asking God?

There will be some things you are just going to have to ask someone else for and other things you may have to ask God for. God is huge for collaborating helpfulness. It involves trust and love and grace…it’s right up his alley.

So you ask me, “April, how will I know the difference?” Well, I’d say to you, “Ask the person and if they say no and you still want it, ask God to give you the thing or situation or something better.”

This allows for the idea there’s a solution you don’t yet see. You must always be open to this. God, many times, gives solutions that are not normal or instantly recognizable. I could write a book on this topic alone. lol

2. Sometimes the different thing is YOU. In a world trying to get people to conform and stay within their comfort zone, maybe you’re the witness or example of something different. In this situation, it’s me. Maybe in some way in your own life, it’s you.

This solution is even harder I think. There are many people called that don’t want to be in a huge spotlight. Me, I prefer one-on-one conversations to see someone’s face as I speak to them.

How do we handle being called to this thing, no matter what the “thing” is? Well, we remind ourselves it’s the people seeking us that we must do it for. It’s much like being a lighthouse for a ship in a storm. We stand out in some way, but we are important to another person in standing out. We are someone’s safe harbor.

It could be, like me, to share God differently. It could be you understanding a miscarriage and creating a group for collective comfort or understanding. It could be you’re a survivor in some way and can now help another heal because you’ve been there. It could be your bravery in the midst of fear that helped you overcome, many need this message.

Think on this today. See how your life is going. See where God is leading you. Take steps forward.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s message.