Category: Personal Development

  • THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE MANDELA EFFECT

    If we are all creators of our own reality, then it would only make sense that there are countless parallel worlds. For years, I have theorized that we are all living in a kind of holographic video game. A video game so complex that we are co-creators of. And just like a game or Choose Your Own Adventure novel, all possibilities exist according to our choices and actions. Like in The Matrix. But proof of this idea, I had none,until now.

    They call it the Mandela Effect. Named after Nelson Mandela because a mass group of people remember him having died in prison, whereas the official history is that he survived and went onto become president.  I had heard of this phenomenon years ago. But recently, more Mandela Effect discoveries have been made and discussed on a greater scale. The most popular example is The Bernstein Bears as I remember it. But if you go search for it now, it’sThe Bernstain Bears, which is funny because even my spell check doesn’t recognize this spelling. Or do you remember the most famous line from Forrest Gump? “Life is like a box of chocolates”. Well, if you go look at it now, he says “Life was like a box of chocolates”. Now why would he say was? That doesn’t even make sense.

    I’m not going to go into many more examples, except for one more later in this post. Only because thee is so much out there on the topic already. You can research it on your own. I want to talk about the more esoteric aspects of it and its implications. If you are convinced that Mandela Effect is real, what does it mean? Your whole perspective on what life and reality must change in order for you to accept this. This is why there are so many in detail about it.

    I have one Prince example I want to show you. If you went to Catholic school like I did, then you will know the Lord’s Prayer by heart because you had to receive it daily. Well, if you look it up in the Bible, it’s going to say this:

    Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come,Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forevermore. Amen.

    This is what I got from Wikipedia, there can still be slight variances due to different Bible versions. But the main thing I want to point out is the words Debt and Debtors. The exact version I remember is exactly as is in a Prince song, Controversy.

     

    Some people theorize that we are living in parallel worlds and have different versions, and since 2012, the different worlds or timelines have collapsed into one singular reality, causing this Mandela Effect to occur. Therefore people have different memories. Others will blame it on the Devil, citing hat the dark forces are messing with us. Another group of people blame it on CERN, that their experiments have caused this as a consequence of messing around with the fabric of reality. And some will say it’s some kind of time travel conspiracy that people went back in time and changed the details as an experiment to prove the effects of time travel.

    Regardless of what is really causing Mandela Effect, you have to realize this one thing. Reality is not what we once believed it to be. It is not what we are told it is. It is not even what the scientists can prove. What we were once told is impossible is not at all. And therefore you must accept the idea that what we believe is logical and real is not at all.

    For some people, this hit them hard, and they went into a kind of depression. Others that blame it on the Devil, go in fear and call this proof that the apocalypse is near. For me personally, it has meant a shift in beliefs, breaking down old pattern of belief systems. It can be a scary thing, but actually, it’s pretty exciting. To me, this is proof that magic and miracles exist and everything in the realm of that is real too.

    ©2016. Andrea Mai. All rights reserved.

  • HOW TO CATCH YOUR DREAMS

    We are all creators of our own reality. Our thoughts are what manifest into the kind of lives we lead. Part of the manifesting process is letting go and trusting that the universe will deliver what we have asked for. But sometimes we get scared that if we let go, our dreams might not come true, as though the universe didn’t hear our order the first time. However, if we don’t let go, we try to force the hand of the universe and things don’t flow. One must learn to release control. Because the power of the universe is not in our hands.  Dreams are delicate, like a butterfly. If you hold onto them tightly, then surely you will crush it. But if you hold out your hand and allow it to come to you, it will land into your hand. This is how you catch butterflies and this is how you catch your dreams.

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    ©2016. Andrea Mai. All rights reserved.

  • HOW TWIN FLAMES LEAD PARALLEL LIVES

    When I was a child sitting in the back seat of my parents’ car, watching the cars go by, every once in a while a limousine would go by, and I’d stare with great interest. I wondered who was in there. Somehow I knew that my significant other would be someone famous. I wanted to be famous, not because I wanted fame, but so that I could meet my other half.

    Twin flames, though they may lead separate lives away from each other and never meet in person, just like biological twins, they will lead parallel lives through their innate twin connection. They feel what the other is feeling, though they might not be consciously aware of it. They develop similar habits, interests, display similar behaviours and similar reactions to things. It’s a bizarre feeling to discover your twin because you will look at them and feel as though you are looking at yourself. Twin flames will also share similar physical traits, though not necessarily identical. For instance, I always thought my natural gaze was weird. People would look into my eyes and ask what it is I’m looking at because of my upward looking Bambi eyes. Upon discovering that Prince is my twin, when I looked at his photos, I felt this strange feeling of looking at a mirror through another person. Prince was often known for his penetrating gaze and people would avoid looking into his eyes because it could feel awkward, like their soul was being read by him. I think he hid behind dark sunglasses for this reason, as do I.

    As I was writing some of these blog posts and interpreting Prince’s song lyrics, I was intrigued by the reasons we were both born into Seventh Day Adventist families. I never really took to this religion, but went along to church and absorbed the teachings of the faith. It never resonated with me, but it gave me the kind of reference point that you would need to understand Prince’s work and other spiritual principles. My beliefs were always more along the lines of the Buddhist faith, but my understanding for different religions have allowed me to gain an understanding of universal truth.

    Prince was a vegetarian. I don;t know why, but from an early age, I was drawn to the idea of being vegetarian. I was officially vegetarian after I finished university. However, I stopped after ten years because I noticed the detrimental effects it was taking on my health. I believe that Prince’s dietary choices contributed to the hip pain that he was experiencing that led to his drug dependency for pain relief. Everyone is shocked about his passing because of his healthy diet and lifestyle choices, but what they do not know is that vegan and vegetarian is not as healthy as it is promoted to be. This is another one of the misinformation that the dark forces disseminate to the general public.

    I am not the sporty type. I do not like exercise. That is just the Taurus in me. But I’ve always had a fondness for basketball since I was a child. I don’t now why. Until in my research, I learned that Prince loved to play basketball.

    I studied fashion design in university. I love making my own clothes. I did not end up becoming a fashion designer, but it’s something I love. For me, it’s been a way to express myself without having to say too much. I get the sense that it was the same for Prince too, a shy guy despite his loud wardrobe and stage antics. Fashion is a way for introverts to get attention without having to compete with the energy of extroverts. The majority of my wardrobe is custom made, right down to my underwear, as was Prince’s who had an entire wardrobe department working for him to bring his fashion ideas to life.

    Prince had a perfume called 3121, named after his album. I had a range of perfumes that I crafted from essential oils with the intention to sell it. It never went to market, but I was really into at the time.

    We both prefer quiet, remote places. He chose to live in the place he grew up, in Minnesota. Choosing to be away from the city, the prying eyes of Hollywood, not only because of privacy. But he felt that his surroundings affected his work. I’ve always lived where I do now except for when I took up residence in England for two years. I have chosen to stay where I am for the peace and quiet. People always ask when I will move to downtown Toronto and the truth is that I could never do that. The noise of the city streets would bother me too much. I also like my privacy.

    We both share a great interest for the occult, hidden knowledge. Maybe because twins are ascended souls,  they know there is something greater. I was always interested in the paranormal and occult since high school. But it wasn’t something I shared with people. Neither did Prince. He would have hinted it in his music, but he never openly discussed his interest in it. He did it in such a way that only someone in the know would recognize it.

    Sleep. It has never been easy for me to fall asleep at night. I would try, but couldn’t, that’s how I got into listening to a radio show at night about the paranormal. Prince was known for staying up all night working on his music. He couldn’t sleep either.

    In summary, I wrote this post to show you how twin flames are really like twins. It is because of their psychic connection to each other. Just like how biological twins come from the same mother, twin flames are created as a pair from the same source. My other reason is to dispel some of the twin flame nonsense that is circulating on the internet. They talk about twin flames being the opposite of each other. Genuine twin flames are more alike than they are different. Their differences are more like the different sides of the same coin. Just like how biological twins are not common, neither are twin flames. Not everyone has a twin and that’s ok. It’s not something you can aspire to be. It just is.

    ©2016. Andrea Mai. All rights reserved.

  • HEAR ME SPEAK ABOUT SELF-LOVE

    I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Been busy working o a project set to launch in September. It’s called Love Bomb. See here. In the meantime, check out the Love Is A Verb podcast with Lauren Herrera, where I talk about self-love, disability, Numerology and intuition. http://www.laurenherrera.com/andreamai

    For more info on Numerology, see my site www.andreasnumber.com

    Love and Blessings,
    Andrea x

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  • KNOW THYSELF AND STICK WITH IT

    The other day, a friend and I were chatting about how much easier things get when you know yourself and you stick with what works. The conversation had stared about shoes and the fact that some of us need more support on our feet than others. I personally, cannot stand a shoe with too much structure. Simple ballet flats with less support is more comfortable for me than that with lots of support. My friend then mentioned that she had gotten a fashion consultation for what clothes work best for her. She said it made her shopping so much easier because she simply avoided the things she knew didn’t work for her and sought out the clothes that did.

    I think in both career and business, it’s best to take some time to get to know yourself better and to figure out what solutions work best accordingly. There’s no sense in trying to force something to work when it just isn’t ideal for you. Working like this is working in resistance to who you are, rather than working to your strengths.

    For instance, I learned of a typing system called Wealth Dynamics. It’s an archetypal system to figure out what methods of wealth generating is suitable based on your personality. I discovered that I am the Creator type, and that part of my challenge is learning to delegate tasks to others so that I can do more of the actual creative work. This made me realize how much I need to enlist the help of others to promote and sell my work. I’m currently in the process of creating systems in place to help me with this. But one aspect had bee missing until now: People who will help me generate buzz. This is why I have created an affiliate program for selling my work. Affiliate members will receive 20% commission on sales for helping me to reach customers. Interestingly, in the Wealth Dynamics profiles, the people whom I think are likely to do well with referral sales are the Supporter and Stars. Supporters love to connect with people and they are great at netowrking. And the Star is great at being an influence on others.

    If you want to find out more about Wealth Dynamics, click here. I recommend finding out what type you are and working with it. Are you good at connecting with people, list building and generating web traffic? Maybe you’d like to join my affiliate program. I offer a great commission rate compared to other affiliate programs, and all you have to do is help me get the word out there about my work. To apply as an affiliate, go here.

  • 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT USING ESSENTIAL OILS

    Years ago, I worked in cosmetic retail and that was when I was introduced to aromatherapy. I was sent on a trip to Germany for product training where I learned about the many uses of essential oils.

    Aromatherapy has the benefit of reaching past the blood-brain barrier to make an impact on your health and well being. It’s not just the scent that is working its magic, but the tiny molecules we absorb through inhalation that make a difference. Not only can it be used to enhance your mood, but it can also be used cosmetically to treat skin and address health issues.

    But before you run out to buy oils and start using them, here are some basics you should know about using essential oils.

    • Some oils are photo-sensitive; direct application of them on your skin can cause irritation when it gets exposed to sunlight. This is especially true with citrus oils.
    • Some oils are safe to use directly on the skin without dilution. But many are not. Essential oils are extremely potent, so dilution for safe-use is necessary to avoid skin irritation.
    • The maximum ratio you should use is 3% essential oil to carrier oil. A carrier oil can be sweet almond oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and many more. To calculate the amount of essential oil to use, note that every 10 drops of oil is approximately 1 ml, so for 3%, use 30 drops in 97 ml of carrier oil. Do not try to dilute essential oils in water. If you have an accident and the essential oil is causing a burning sensation on your skin, apply carrier oils to the affected area immediately.
    • Refer to an aromatherapy reference book or website to check for contraindications. Although essential oils are natural, they can interfere with medication and sone oils should be avoid for specific reasons, such as pregnancy.
    • Essential oils have different levels of evaporating rates, resulting in what perfumers call Notes (top, middle and base notes). For example, top notes such as lemon, it’s aromatic fragrance will not last long on its own as a perfume or home fragrance. So it is necessary to anchor the top note oil with middle and base notes.

    I really enjoy aromatherapy, as I have a large collection of essential oils. But I often come across unsafe practices of its use. I hope this will help you to get into aromatherapy and make the most of it. Feel free to leave comments if you have any questions I could answer for you.

    Another way you can enhance your mood at home is having beautiful artwork on your walls. Check out my photography prints here.

  • STOP CHASING YOUR DREAMS AND START MAKING THEM A REALITY

    STOP CHASING YOUR DREAMS AND START MAKING THEM A REALITY

    Have you ever thought about trying something new in your career? Did you stop yourself because it just didn’t seem like a logical career move? But your heart is still calling you to it?

    When I started my intuitive consulting business, I seriously thought that I had arrived. You see, I’ve always had different jobs or businesses, and I’ve never stayed in one place for a very long time. My resume is a patchwork quilt of different experiences. To a hiring professional, I would probably appear very flaky on paper.

    So when I thought that I had arrived at some place that I could stay in for a long time to come, I was quite happy. I trained as a life skills coach, and it was such a rewarding feeling to be working with people to change their lives. To grow spiritually and offer wisdom to others is amazing.

    But then my interests shifted again and I started doing other stuff. I got into photography and video making. And I loved it.

    The process of creating images and moving pictures was fulfilling a different side of me that wasn’t being fulfilled. It was allowing me to express myself in a way that I couldn’t before.

    I wondered if I should pursue this more seriously. My heart was saying YES! My head was saying, are you sure about this? It’s going off path, AGAIN!

    After some serious consideration, I decided to go for it. I was starting to realize how ungrounded I was becoming in my work offering personal development and spiritual guidance. Don’t get me wrong, I love this stuff. But too much of it isn’t a good thing. We need to have balance in life. It can’t just be all about the touchy-feel-good stuff they talk about in self-help books and Super Soul Sunday. We have to participate in life itself. And that means getting outside of our heads and taking action. Too many words of encouragement, too much looking for the deeper meaning in everything can really just be an excuse for procrastination. To truly live our dreams, we have to create it into reality, instead of chasing them with mere wishful thinking.

    I decided that what l needed a vehicle for more real life experience. A way to get back to reality. And photography was going to be the way forward, because it puts me in front of reality itself. I wanted to get in touch with what’s around me and create something tangible from it.

    The interesting thing about photography is that it has allowed me to merge two worlds together; the seen and the unseen. I work from an intuitive place, but I create with the reality around me. I am legally blind, so I often have to trust my gut feeling that I got the shot I wanted, and that everything is lining up for me in the photo. I don’t question so much, I rely on my instincts to guide me.

    And so I believe, this is what they would call “inspired action”. This career move wasn’t planned, it wasn’t a strategy. It just happened, I let go and I followed my heart. And I couldn’t be happier.

  • TO BECOME MORE CREATIVE, GO WITH THE FLOW

    The key to unlocking creativity and intuition is trust.

    If you unlock your intuition, you will unlock endless creativity. What it takes to do that is trust, trust in the process and trust in yourself.

    This is like the story of Peter Pan teaching the children to fly. He told them that they just needed to believe and that they could fly just like him. To believe in anything requires trust. Trust in your own judgement about yourself and others. When you start trusting, magical things start to happen.

    Trust in one’s self is probably one of the biggest life lessons, possibly even larger than self-acceptance. It’s not easy to trust yourself because we live in a society that values logical information more than intuitive. Instead of looking within for answers, we look for external validation, confirmation from physical or scientific evidence that proves something to be true.

    The process of learning and practicing Numerology really taught me to trust in the process and to not judge the information. One thing that gets in the way of intuition is not trusting it because we judge it. Releasing judgement frees up your energy to simply go with the flow.

    I would do readings for complete strangers and start to notice the kind of information that would come up in a reading. No two readings I do are ever the same, even if they are the same numbers. I would unconsciously emphasize certain messages to individuals, not really knowing why. But it would always turn out to be the message that they most needed to hear at the time . I would also use particular phrases or words that are not part of my regular vocabulary and it would hit home with the person I was reading,

    Numerology is a gateway for intuitive information to come through because it has a structure that you can trust in and allow for other unforeseen elements to play out.

    When I was younger, I would be attached to the results of my creations, trying to control everything. Becoming upset if things didn’t go my way. It caused a lot of frustration within me and discouraged me from pursuing creative interests.

    There was some time when I worked as a freelance designer creating design pro types. When I started I felt confident and creative, but as I worked harder to create, the harder it became until,I had to give up because I felt stuck.

    I found that after developing my Numerology practice, I was becoming not only more intuitive, but creative.

    I had always been interested in creating video, but I found the pursuit to be intimidating. I was very self-conscious about how I might appear and sound like on camera. I started taking steps towards video, doing voice-over narration so that I wouldn’t have to appear on camera. Eventually I started appearing on camera. Practicing and getting familiar with the process.

    I would start making all kinds of videos and noticed that something magical unfolded. I would start filming things that I simply felt drawn to. Not having a reason to film it other than I felt drawn to it. I would film all this footage, not knowing what I might do with it.

    Days later I would be thinking about what I might do with it. What kind of story I could tell with it. Then it would hit me like a lightning strike. The concept would come to me, I’d get on the computer and start editing. The words to narrate would start coming out unscripted. But it would all make sense and the footage would start to fall into place, even the shots that I thought would be useless would have it’s place.

    Working from a place of intuition takes trust in your own abilities and to trust in the process. There is a sense of detachment where you are not afraid of its results. You have to put away your fears and the ego that might discourage you. You simply embrace the moment, going with what comes to yo, capturing it in whatever medium you work in. Whether it is writing down the words that come to you, or recording a melody that is playing in your head. You simply must catch it when it arrives and not worry what will become of it.

    Doing this will lead you to unlock your limitless potential. To feel freedom and a sense of endless possibility. You do not need to practice on the technical aspect of your skill, but to practice the discipline that it requires to listen to your inner voice, to not place judgement and to follow your curiosities, trusting in what presents itself to you.