I feel very blessed to work in an area that brings about healing for my clients as well as myself. Sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming when you encounter a time where it seems as though everyone needs help and there are not enough hours in a day, to reach everyone to your personal satisfaction. When I begin feeling like this, I know it is time to take some “me” time and recharge my batteries. I love writing and find myself engrossed in the art of storytelling in different capacities. My latest endeavor involves a script for television and I love to get lost in the characters’ adventures. Although many would consider this activity also work, for me it’s a creative outlet that feeds my soul. I also have four doggies that I love to play with and cuddle as a way to regenerate and refuel my personal energy. Sometimes it is not until days, weeks or months later, when I hear from a client that I realize the impact and value of what I do. When clients return with a checklist of things that I got correct during their readings, it reaffirms the importance of what a dear friend of mine taught me as an acronym for spiritual work, which is Living with LUCK (Living Under Correct Knowledge). I love this definition of what we, as psychic mediums, provide for our clients, because at the heart of our work is the desire to provide people with a broader understanding of past and present events that facilitate a deeper healing and makes life a little easier by minimizing the anxiety of “what ifs.”

Last night another activity that I enjoyed that both served as providing me with some down time and a moment of teaching, was the joy I felt watching my friend Lisa Williams’ latest television endeavor on the Style Network. In the show, called “Life After Death,” Lisa helps a mother connect and heal who has lost her young son, to diabetes. The show was touching and beautifully demonstrates our work as mediums as the powerful healing gift that God has graciously granted us as translators for those who have passed. Regardless of a person’s belief system, or familiarity with the spiritual realm, I would take the liberty to speak for most, that the show was touching and enlightening. The show will repeat regularly through the month of October, so if you get a chance, please watch and support one of the greatest light workers of our time. Every time I am granted the honor to embark on a reading and help another individual live with LUCK, I know that doing work that heals is my life’s destiny and I heal, too, alongside with my client. Until next time, love, light and blessings.

On September 28, 2010, a lifelong dream of mine came true. I had my first book-signing, which will be the first of a local tour I am embarking on. The manager of a local Starbucks in Boca Raton, said that I had to start off the tour with them because I wrote 90% of the book at a designated table in Starbucks, in between going to school and working. It was good to have coffee within arm’s reach as I was burning the midnight oil. Of course, I have envisioned holding the book and signing it for people for months before it became reality, but no vision could compare to actually making that dream a reality. There was a beautiful turnout and I met some beautiful people who were extremely generous, kind and encouraging. I have even had my first reading that was generated by the book-signing. We had a professional photographer there, who was phenomenal, and spiritually connected himself. There were people that entered the Starbucks that said they are never in this area and they just happened to walk in during the two hours that the book-signing was taking place. I would quietly smile to myself because I thought it was a beautiful illustration of divine intervention. Spirit, God, and the honor of serving as an instrument to help people is a blessing that never ceases to amaze me.

The day after the book-signing, I did a radio show and began a reading for a woman who had lost her son. The remarkable thing about this reading actually took place after the show, when the son continued to hang with me at my house because he felt as though he had not finished getting his message across. It turned out that the host of the show was able to track down the mother and do a three-way telephone call where I could serve as the translator so that the son could finish his message to his mother. It was like a true scene from “Ghost Whisperer!”  No matter how long I have done this work, I am continually surprised, inspired and humbled by what I experience on my journey as a psychic medium.  From all of the positive things that have been taking place lately, I guess the one thing I would want to get across to my readers is to keep plugging along and your dreams will come true. Also, find a spot that is kind of considered your own, whether it be in your house, at the beach, or at a noisy, busy Starbucks, and take the time to nurture and visualize your dreams coming true. That is the best gift you can give yourself and give others in the near future, when those dreams come true. Sometimes they even materialize in Starbucks.

For those interested, the next book-signing will be at Java Boys, on October 12th from 5-7, in Ft. Lauderdale. Would love to see you there. Love, light and blessings.

With all the technology we have these days, such as laptops, iPads, cell phones and computers, the world is becoming smaller and it is easier to stay connected with friends and loved ones who are even overseas. However, these convenient devices make it less common for face-to-face interaction and as our ability to reach out over technology increases, so does the divorce rate. It is not uncommon for couples to come in and tell me that they find themselves with nothing to talk about at the end of the day, and I typically ask the question, “Well, how often are you texting or e-mailing each other?” If families do not learn to set boundaries on the amount of exchange they are having throughout the day over devices, then it makes sense that the dinner exchange will be slim to none. This past weekend I taught a two-day seminar on how to increase the spiritual gifts of psychic and mediumship ability. The teaching experience was yet another reminder of the importance of one-on-one interaction. Although I do much of my teaching over the phone because many of my students live out of state, nothing compares to the one-on-one experience that we shared during the weekend seminar. I was able to share my physical energy with them and witness, in person, their needs, energetically, creating the perfect fit for each student in the class to receive knowledge and understanding at each of their individual levels.

Do not get me wrong, I love Facebook and other social networking or internet-based interaction, which has become an important tool as it competes with the traditional classroom setting. But after the in-person seminar, I was reminded that nothing compares to one-on-one interaction. Businesses are now hiring people to come in and teach sales representatives how to read body language because, as our screen time increases, our need for interpreting body language and understanding social etiquette decreases, a side effect of our advancements that deeply saddens me. Often, when someone is depressed or ill, they will request to be left alone, and that, in fact, is the worst thing that someone in need can do for themselves, because there is nothing that can energize and heal another human like in-person, one-on-one interaction. Everything, alive or not, consists of energy, and with the busy lifestyle most of us live, it is easy to become depleted of our own energy. Therefore, it is important that we continue to work harder on honoring one-on-one, face-to-face interactions. A good friend of mine recently announced that she was going to de-activate her Facebook page, and I was very sad because she keeps a very busy schedule, and we live on opposite coasts, so often I communicate with her via Facebook. Although the flip side is that I am happy she has decided to do this because it will increase her need for in-pserson or telephone communication, which more readily feeds the human heart. I have not come to the place where I am ready to de-activate my Facebook account, but I, too, want to work harder to have more in-person interactions, and I ask you, my readers, to do the same, with your best interests at heart, because staying connected physically, is good for your spirit and soul. Love, light and blessings.

I finally have an official copy of my book in my hands, so, needless to say, the last 48 hours have been one big celebration! I think the most important thing that I have experienced through this book-writing process is that all good things are worth the wait. I have also been really compelled to encourage others to start documenting their life’s journey. It doesn’t mean that everyone has a book they need to write, but taking the time to write in a journal, in a blog, or in any capacity, about your daily experiences, can later serve as a great tool for self-reflection. All too often, people undermine the importance of their own personal journey and the accomplishments they have already completed. It is so easy in our fast-paced world, to continue searching or reaching for the next marker in our perception that we’ll see as the next goal on our continuous list of goals, that we diminish the present and forget to celebrate even our smallest of victories. In fact, I have already had people ask me when the next book will be out, and although my mind is contantly going, and I plan on writing many books, I am also taking the time to relish in the victory of this book, so that I can live life in the present, and celebrate with my friends and family, this milestone in my career. I have met some amazing people recently and after talking with them for a very short amount of time, I began to see that they, too, have a remarkable story that would benefit others to hear. When I have told a few of these people that they should consider writing a book, all too often they will say, “I have nothing to write about. My life is too boring.” However, believe me, there is no one that survives, even a 24-hour period on planet Earth, that doesn’t have a story that is waiting to be told. Whether or not someone makes the personal choice to publicly share their story is an indivividual’s decision, although I will be the first to say, “Don’t diminish your importance on the planet and the accomplishments you have made because without you and your story, the world would be a different place, and suffer the loss of what you have to offer to your collective family, the human race.

I am also really excited because this weekend I will be teaching a Psychic and Mediumship Development seminar, helping individuals tap into their own spiritual gifts because, believe it or not, we all have the capabilities of living a life with greater internal knowledge and tools to help us better navigate our journey. I am even guilty of not always paying attention to the signs and symbols that my spirit guide, angels, and god offers to help me succeed. All too often, people including myself, tend to forget that God and the universe, only want the best for each and every one of us. This brings me to the next wonderful experience that having a copy of my book has granted me, which is yet another reinforcement that, when you work hard and put love and effort out into the universe, and recognize that you are here to serve God to help spread positivity, success is at your fingertips if you believe that with your whole heart and walk with confidence. So, no matter what kind of writer you are, or what stage you are at in your life, make the effort to write down even the smallest element of your experiences and God will help you express your story within.

I think so often we forget the power and importance of prayer. Many people  only pray when they are in trouble or need something. The fact is weather we  realize it or not,, we are constantly in need and we should make an effort to pray and connect all the time at least two or three times a day.  God sees everything we go through but I believe God would like to have a partnership with each of us. Where we take time to make that connection regularly because there are plenty of stories that say, “ask and it is given”. However, if we talk to God all the time he will help us walk through this life with more peace and confidence because we could know with more certainty that we have the best partner possible! I in no way, want to speak for  God although, I am speaking from experience about the partnership and the power of prayer. I recently faced some big struggles and learned very quickly who my true friends are and God has kept me fed with utilities on and my health good. Therefore, I am forever thankful and I have realized the hard way that many people  do not keep their word. They can sometimes disappear when the storms come but that is OK because it is those that stood in the rain with me praying with and for me that will still be beside me getting blessings as well, when the celebration begins. My book is the start of the party . I detailed the ups and downs I have faced because both my joys and  sorrows made for a beautiful journey that I have the honor to call my life.

I could never be the happy content person I am without my partner God and the power of prayer. I have finally begun to understand that it is when things are toughest that I should just let my partner take the lead because it is when we let go of control and pray that God can more easily lead us. When we are at a loss as to where to go. No matter what you are facing in life, good or bad take the time to Pray Pray Pray it is the best gift you can give yourself!

As many new projects have come full circle and they are finally coming into existence, I have reached an exciting point in my career. My new book, My Life With Robin (How My Spirit Guide Saved My Life), will be available in less than two weeks. I am overjoyed with happiness. The book details my life and how my spiritual gifts helped me rise above all kinds of obstacles. Many people might think that the fact that I am in a wheelchair is the biggest obstacle I have had to face, although really, the wheelchair is just an extension of myself and has served as a blessing throughout my life rather than a hardship. The book also details my first true love experience and how to find the positive in the bleakest of situations. Despite my difficult past, I am forever grateful for it, because it has shaped who I am today and made for a very interesting book. One of the most important reasons, I believe, we are put on the planet is to teach one another and help others through this journey we call life. I was recently reminded of the importance of sharing knowledge when I attended a Kabbalah class in Miami. The rabbi who was teaching the class, told such an interesting story, I just had to share it with all of you.

He said that a friend of his called him up one day and was terribly upset because he was walking down the street in New York City, and some guy just came up to him and smacked him in the face. Needless to say, the man was angry, saying to the rabbi that he had done absolutely nothing to this man, and after taking a moment to think, the rabbi replied, “Well, maybe you got off lucky.” To which the man replied, “What? I was just minding my own business!” And the rabbi went on to explain, “Perhaps you deserve the smack for something you had done in a past life. What if, in a past life, you had killed his brother or something? It’s a perfect opportunity to learn to turn the other cheek and to thank God that you suffered no other harm.” The rabbi went on to explain, “This does not mean that you find the man and further question him about his actions, but take the incident as a consideration that we all commit sin and hurt one another, often unintentionally, all the time. So, this incident was really a lesson in humility, and one of the most important principles taught in Kabbalah, is that without suffering there can be no growth.”

To further illustrate the concept of embracing suffering, or committing sacrifice for spiritual growth is this quote that I heard while watching Dr. Wayne Dyer’s film, “The Shift.” The sun has shed light on the earth since the beginning of time, giving up its own energy to illuminate our planet, while never once asking the earth what it has done for it in return. Imagine the kind of world we could have if we spread love like that? In the darkest places, light could illuminate anything and everything, bringing a brighter future for everyone. No matter what we learn along the way, if we do not share it, we are keeping the light for ourselves, and eventually, that light could go out, because we are social beings who need interaction to survive. I know that many of you have a book inside of you that needs to be written. We all have a story with good and bad, happiness and sadness, the universe works in a cause-and-effect fashion. If you make an effort to tell that story, any way that works for you, in the end, I guarantee that you will receive many more blessings because you will be fulfilling part of your life-driven purpose. Teaching what you learn along the way can help you remember these lessons and possibly prevent others from suffering in the same way.

One of the other avenues that I have decided to take my career in, is to offer intuitive coaching services. This involves weekly or monthly sessions with clients helping them discover their purpose, reach their dreams, or gain greater understanding of their spiritual paths. I love this aspect of my practice because it has allowed me to work with all sorts of individuals, from businessmen looking to gain insight into which business deals to make, to women and men who are looking to increase their spiritual awareness or psychic ability, and I coach them based on their individual needs and goals. As I do this work, I am able to give them some of my energy and light to help illuminate their dreams, lighting the path to making them a reality. We all have light inside of us, so look within yourself, find your light and in whatever way you can, share it, because that is the easiest and best way to better your life as well as someone else’s.

I recently did a reading for a lovely woman who was extremely apprehensive and new to the world of psychic mediumship. She wrote me a thank-you letter after the reading and made a comment about how shocked she was that I was so “normal.” When it comes down to it, I am a pretty ordinary person. I walk my dogs, eat breakfast in the morning, pay bills, and keep a busy work schedule. I also grew up in a Christian home and I still consider myself to be a Christian, so to answer a question that I get often, which is “you are a Christian and a psychic; how is that possible?,” I feel very blessed because I have the best of both worlds. I go to church service regularly and have since I was young. I continue to enjoy going to a place where I can gather with other people looking to feel a connection to God and learn how to live a fulfilled life connected to God. The flip side, which includes being a psychic-medium, is that I regularly am able to tap into heavenly information to solidify my beliefs. I have also studied in-depth Judaism, Buddhism, Kabbalah, Hinduism, and other religious philosophies. One of the best gifts I was given from my family, is that I was never forced to believe what they believed, but rather, encouraged to explore and question, to decide what belief system resonated with me, personally. When I was seventeen, I decided to be baptized as a Christian, all on my own accord, and I tried to honor this choice by living the best life I can, always working to serve others. At the same time, I, in later years in my life, was taken in by a family that practiced Judaism, and who are from Israel. It was easy for me to feel comfortable with their belief system because my grandfather was Jewish and I had had exposure to Jewish tradition growing up. I also became extremely interested and intrigued by the study of Kabbalah because it is a philosophy more than a religion, that allowed me to incorporate both my Christian background and my love for Jewish traditions. In fact, I became interested in Kabbalah before it became the Hollywood trend. I still consider myself to be a Kabbalist, and have taken personal instruction in reaching high levels of understanding in these practices. However, I will never consider myself to be a master of Kabbalah, or feel qualified to teach about the Kabbalah belief system, because it is a mystic study that takes years of dedication to even come close to comprehending the beauty and complexity of these teachings. Being a person blessed with spiritual gifts has only increased my connection to God and ability to love others beyond even my own understanding. It is through embracing my gifts and accepting myself, that I have become closer to God than I ever felt while sitting in a pew at church. I think this is because spirituality at its best is a proactive endeavor that really teaches that you get what you put in, although, most often, you get ten times more back. Unfortunately, all too often, people who label themselves according to certain religions, can often be judgmental and shut people down, rather than embracing each individual’s light and accepting those people for who they are and what they believe.It is also these same people who carry in their mind, an image of what a psychic-medium is, as someone who is into trickery, voodoo or some sort of streetcorner conman looking to make a dollar by feeding on innocent victims that come into their presence. There are those psychics out there who are not authentic and you must always follow your instinct. More often than not, you will get a feeling, internally, about whether or not this person is the real thing. One of the best warning signs to determine if the person who is reading for you is a conman, is they will try to get more money from you before the reading is finished, by stating that you have a curse. If anyone tries to get more than a couple of hundred dollars, and they are not a well-known psychic, they are probably just on the hunt for money. These are the types of people who give us real psychic-mediums a bad rep. In general, psychic-mediums are ordinary people with extraordinary gifts.

A Friend

A friend is more than a label a friend lends a hand to make you feel able

To handle whatever life throws your way and  does little things like a phone call to make your day.

A friend is there to cheer for you when the chips are down.

A friend does their best to wipe away your frown.

With a friend you can go anywhere even drive aimlessly all over town!

A good friend is hard to come by in front of them you’re not afraid to cry the ugly cry

A friend will not lie and say what you want to hear their honest opinion is why you draw them near.

Their insight you can trust  and so talking often is a must.

They make you laugh until you feel you just might bust!

You can tell a true friend by  the happiness they often make you feel and a friendship goes 2 ways that’s how you know if a friendship is real!

One of the more difficult aspects to deal with, when being in the public eye, is that it makes you vulnerable to anyone and everyone’s opinion. Although, I am extremely grateful for the love and support I have received from a majority of my fans, I also , on occasion, fall victim to criticism. I will be the first to tell you that productive criticism that pushes you to be the best you can be is wonderful, even though it, too, at times, can be hard to hear. The other type of criticism, where someone tries to pick apart your personal appearance or style, is really unproductive and hurtful. Thankfully, now that I am in my thirties, I have come to a point in my life where I am secure enough in who I am and proud enough of what I have overcome, that, for the most part, I take this frivolous criticism with a grain of salt. I would be the first to admit I dance to my own beat, and tend to take the road less travelled, but I believe these tendencies are because I am an old soul who loves vintage. My chosen style is one that embraces the past, in order to accessorize the future. Recently, I have taken on small filming projects in an effort to assist the public in understanding different aspects of the spiritual world that I am connected with. In taking on this latest project, I am more exposed to the opinions of everyone, even those who are close to me. Again, I love and respect that they care, but when it comes to my attire, hair and other personal choices with regard to appearance, I choose to stay true to who I am, and carry on with what I feel is my purpose in life. I think this is a valuable lesson to learn early on in my career, before I am bombarded with opinions and critiques from the massive media world. I will be first in line to accept a Hollywood makeover from the fashionistas whose job it is to make you look your best. At the same time, I will always stay true to my style and who I am, because, after all, that is an expression of my spirit. God created us all to be unique creations that are extensions of the same spirit. By honoring our uniqueness, we are honoring God’s masterpieces which allows for an array of individuals that make up a rainbow of the beautiful human race. It is only a higher power that would create such a blend of people who are also united and part of the same life force. It is my prayer that all of you who read this will get to a point in life where you, too, can look in the mirror and say, “Y’know what? I am proud of who I am and love myself enough to know that, in the end, the opinion that means the most or should weigh heaviest on our hearts, are our own.” If you find it hard to find positive things about yourself, know that I think highly of you because you have chosen to take time to read something that might positively impact your day, and that helps the light of your spirit shine brighter, even if you don’t realize it. Also, I can tell you with complete certainty, that you are never alone, regardless of who you are or what you’ve done, you have a spirit guide who is always with you to share your life journey and because they are from the heavenly plane, they have nothing but love and respect for you, as does their boss ,your father, our God in heaven.

I enjoy the technological advances and progression that society continues to make, like anyone else. However, I recently began recognizing some of the drawbacks to our fast-forward, technologically advanced society. In a world where technology has become the vehicle  for communication, more and more we are losing the importance of one-on-one contact and interaction.  If someone invites you to share a cup of coffee, and have a conversation, this type of social engagement is becoming more and more rare. I have recently begun writing handwritten thank you notes to everyone that I do a reading for. I really enjoy this grounding, traditional act of thanks, expressed towards my clients. It reminds me of the beauty of a handwritten note and the joy  I have felt receiving something in the mail other than bills. As a sensitive person, I also can feel the energy in the handwritten sentiments upon opening it. I know most people would not feel the energy in the same way, perhaps, as I do, but, at the very least, I hope people can feel the sincere gratitude I have for the fact that they have allowed me to come into a small fragment of their lives. Considering the diminishing amount of time we spend face-to-face with one another, it also seems reasonable that we as a human race, should make more effort to make those interactions pleasant. The smallest gesture of kindness is free, and can change a person’s day into a positive experience within seconds. This gesture is none other than a smile. In South Florida, where I live, smiling at someone can be so rare that when you choose to do so, you are considered the “strange” one, and on more than one occasion, I have had someone ask, “What are you smiling at?”  A smile is a simple way to express “I see you,” and “I am sending you happy vibes.”

The other consequence to an advanced society is that it’s not uncommon for people to have fear with regard to helping others in their time of need. For instance, if a person is obviously in trouble and in need of medical care, more and more often even medical professionals who are at the scene, while off-duty, are hesitant to assist, for fear of being sued. This reality saddens me to my core, because if we have lost the sense of unity that we should all possess as being part of the human race, what is it going to take for us to realize that this is why God chooses to put us in certain places at certain moments in life. I can say with every ounce of certainty that I have in my body, if I saw someone in trouble, I would at least go over to where they are, call 911, and pray my heart out. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and  so if I found myself in the presence of someone needing help, I would feel that God had placed me there to be of some kind of assistance. In the news, we hear all the time about some crisis taking place and the passersby  do little or nothing to help those involved in the crisis. I try to understand how this could happen. Is it that they believe someone else will step up to the plate and do what’s right? What makes us feel we are the ones to determine whether or not it is ourselves or someone else that God is choosing to show our ability to be servants to him at any given moment or not?  He is one superior I do not want to let down and I also try my best to treat others the way I would want to be treated. If I were in trouble, I would hope and pray that someone would come to my aid.

You are a beautiful human being, whether you realize it or not, possessing countless talents, and the ability to call on God for assistance for yourselves and others at any given time, and, as individuals, we are different but as humans we are the same. Thus, in helping others, you, in turn, help yourself. Although the fear of being sued or hurt in some way in the process is understandable, we have a responsibility to move forward doing the right thing, and in doing that, there is a sense of security knowing that God is in our corner. Be kind to one another, think carefully before speaking, spread love to everyone with random acts of kindness and pray that this mentality and expression of affection will become contagious, setting forth a ripple effect that, in turn, switches our attention a little less from mechanics and machines to heart-to-heart, face-to-face interactions with one another. So, finally,  I ask you to think about, would you step up if God placed you in a situation where help was needed? I hope, for all our sakes, the answer is yes, without a shadow of a doubt.