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Finally its Friday~ a Horse Story

on a sunny Saturday morning the day before Mothers day, my wonderful husband says hey, want to go to a horse sale today? why yes! I replied.

we are kind of horse shopping. I have an 8 year old saving up his money to buy himself a horse. Not sure why since he seems to have stolen the best horse on the place to ride, MINE.   I am the one who needs a horse I can ride, since I can only ride my favorite horse Duke when the kids are not home. There are some great deals to be found on horses right now, if you are in the right place at the right time.

 

Duke and Me

we have been trying to go to this sale for the last 4 years, but never seem to make it.  today was the day.  the people having the production sale have a good reputation for quality papered horses.

I perused the catalogue online and  there were some unpapered kid friendly horses for sale. Interesting. lets check those out.  off to the sale we went.   we did take our trailer, felt like a good day to buy a horse.

while my husband and six year old son went to get the bidding number, my eight year old and myself went to check out the horses. as we came around a pen we almost ran into a pretty black horse with a white stripe down his nose. he was waiting very patiently while his rider chatted with a sale-goer. oooh pretty and he is so quiet I thought. we made note of his lot # in the sale. #27. my favourite number. He is so fancy, probably over my budget.

when my husband returned and I looked at the catalogue, I saw his name is Finally its Friday. good name, and he is papered and has great ancestors. he belonged to the people having the sale, they are getting out of the horse business and this was their final horse sale.   glad we came.  I am still thinking that he will be out of my budget, but I will keep an eye on him.

Meanwhile we checked out the kids horses. some very nice paint coloured horses. they were very gentle and a definite possibilities.  not exactly what we look for in a horse,  I rode one and plow reining is not that comfortable, I really prefer a neck reining horse, but as a kids horse they would work very well.

the sale started. at auction sales I always make my husband bid. his dad is an auctioneer so he can easily follow the rapid speak of the sale. me..not so much. he bids and I nudge. that is our usual deal.  I have been known to bid against myself when I am in charge of the bidding, I get too caught up and excited.  I am far from a calm,  discreet bidder.

one of the kids horses was lot #2. holy hay crops he was bid upon and sold so fast that I could barely keep up. He was over our budget before we even had a chance to bid. no worries. that means he is not to be our horse.

then a very fancy black horse came in that was put in the sale by the owners of the place who are getting out of the horse business. gorgeous and….what? he went for less money than the unpapered kids horse. really? hmmmm……I am thinking. this horse that just sold is more in line for myself or my husbands type of horse.  young, ride-able with training left to do, great possibilities and good breeding.  My husband perked up now too.  he was thinking he should have bid on and perhaps bought that horse.   more gorgeous very well trained horses came through.  a lot of them were in our budget.

the possibilities were stirring. perhaps it was not a kids horse to be purchased at this sale but a mommy horse. after all it was Mothers day the very next day. hmmm…..

the next kids horse we had our eye on was lot #22. he came in and was sold for double my budget before I even had a chance to follow the quick talking of the auctioneer. ok then.   not to be our horse.

I said to my husband….ummm….by the way, I am not against buying a horse for one of us to ride instead of the kids. like lot #27. just sayin’

When it was lot #24′s turn, lot 27 strolled into the ring, before the rider/owner realized he was the wrong number.  I got to watch at how calm Friday acted in the ring and being backed out of the ring, complete with beeping noise from his humerous, soon not to be,  owner.   I knew that this horse was very possibly to be mine.

Lot #24 sold, then #25, then #26and then….. , it was lot #27. Friday was in the sales ring. I had been watching him. he waited so patiently and was calm. I liked him a lot.

The banter to sell him started. no one was bidding.  he was well below my budget.  I was giving my husband “the look”  to get on the bidding!.   The guy whose job it is to watch for bidders and let the auctioneer know was not looking our way.   I had to get his attention!  I did and I  jumped in to the bidding, and he finally saw Brent too. pretty sure the first bids were us against each other.  ooops!  the bidding went nice and slow. I was nodding yes as the price got higher and higher.

Until, I was at my budget. I started praying to the horsey Angels.  ” if Friday is to be mine, the bidding has to stop here,  If Friday is to be mine the bidding has to stop here.”  as those words rapidly went through my mind. I heard “SOLD” and he was mine!   WAHOOO!! I did the happy dance as I gave them my bidding number.  again, not a discreet auction sale goer.

The boys and I went and petted our new horse and we are thrilled with Friday.   he is a very sweet ride.

I love how being open to the possibilities and paying attention created the situation in which we bought a different type of horse than we thought we would or could afford.     According to my horsey pals, Friday has excellent parents and  grand parents and we will be  very happy with him.   I manifested myself this horse, and I am very happy about that.

Hugs

Shannon

want to know how he got his name?   His mom is Brenda’s, the owner of the ranch,  favourite mare, and they wanted her to have a baby and waited and waited and waited for her finally to get pregnant and then the baby was born on a Friday.  so the name Finally its Friday.    I look forward to all the adventures Friday and I will have.

Finally Its Friday

 

 

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By Shannon Laackmann – May 18, 2012

Super Full Moon Manifestation and Events

tonight (Saturday)  there is a Super Full Moon, not just a regular one.  sweet!

I am for sure feeling the energies of it. how about you?

here is a plate manifestation from Lorraine Roe that I love and it works.

right  click here  and choose open in a new window  or tab –> plate manifestation

full moon intentions and manifestations can be done 3 days prior or up to 3 days after.

On Mondays Radio show:

Karmic Debt numbers are numbers that can show up in your numerology profile. They signify a type of debt accumulated in a past life. Those numbers are 13, 14, 16 and 19.

These karmic numbers can show up in any of your core numbers:
Life path – which is found by adding together your entire birthdate.
Destiny number – which is found by adding together the numbers of your birth name. name found on your birth certificate.

A tip from Virginia:  add together each name, first, middle and last separately, until they are down to a single digit, then add those final numbers together, again until they are a single digit.  it is easier to observe if any karmic numbers show up.
Personality number – which is found by adding together the consonants of your birth name.
Soul number – which is found by adding together the vowels of your birth name.
Maturity number – which is found by adding together your life path and destiny numbers.

Use the chart below for your calculations.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R

S T U V W X Y Z
If you get confused,  no worries.  Virginia will walk us through it.  yay!!

right click here and open in a new tab or window on Monday at 8pm Mtn to join us. —>  Magical Mondays

 

May 23, 2012   Group Channeling Session at the Hera Tea Bar in Drayton Valley, Alberta

                         With the Psychic Cowgirl  Shannon Laackmann

Come and enjoy a perfectly steeped tea while you experience an evening with the Psychic Cowgirl and the High Vibration Guides she channels to get the answers you are seeking. Please come prepared with 2 questions which are important and personal to you. Some examples are: financial, family, soul purpose, relationship, school or career. You can ask anything you truly wish to know about your life. These channeled energies will give you guidance and understanding, but never will they tell you what to do. They respect your free will and do not want to be the dictator of your life, figuring those parts out is a big part of your personal journey. Join us for a high energy soul enriching evening.

 

Please pre-register by May 19, 2012 at Hera Tea Bar

call Rachel or Heather at 780 515 1892

Cost is $80 per person

 5502 B 50 St, Drayton Valley, AB.

in the Cardium Theater Parking lot at Fix it Naturally.

 

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By Shannon Laackmann – May 5, 2012

family as acquaintances.

We have a family wedding coming up, very exciting. As I book the hotel and make plans to attend. I ponder  family relationships. do you have a family member who NEVER comes to any family functions? I am talking years of not attending weddings, funerals, or anniversary celebrations.

I am not sure if it is the energies of 2012 where things are being brought into our energy to deal with or if is the family wedding and another event I planned, but I find myself simmering with resentment that this person and family choose to avoid family gatherings.  the reason given is always the same.  too broke.    Makes me want to have a chat with them about financial planning.  except they drive newer vehicles than I do, and do have more big ticket items on their place.  perhaps all is financed though.  again~perhaps a financial planner is in order.   then I realize that I have heard all this before.  from my father,  Duh!  the family member who does not attend anything is so much like my father.  so much.

Having this family member always absent from gatherings creates an awkward energy when other people ask,  “is so and so coming. “  I think at this next family gathering when I get asked that I am going to say, no they are cannot afford to. money is too tight. .  the economy I guess…….( for the last 15 years)  I really hope they do not end up having to buy a holiday trailer to pull with their hummer or newer dodge truck to live in.  that would be so very sad.

perhaps that is a bit too sarcastic.  Hopefully no one asks me.

Interestingly though, this person will come within a couple of hours of some of us to attend an event with buddies.  one time, forgot to share with any family the location to prevent anyone from showing up for a visit. seriously!   makes me go hmmm……  Also, never brings  the family on any of  these trips.  again hmmm………

The thing is that they do take trips and have adventures. Good for them.  I am happy that they have adventures with their immediate family.  even though it clearly sends  the message that the ” we cannot afford to come and see you” is simply an excuse.   I feel its time to accept  that and let go of trying to include them.  simply leads to disappointment, because I  always have that glimmer of hope that “this time”  they will actually follow through on their words to join us and be a part of the family gathering.

I had an interaction with them recently about an event I planned to celebrate a big birthday of someone very dear to all of us.   I told them in November that I was doing it.  I was told then that they were broke, as they were headed to Vegas for the NFR.  They did have an excuse as to why they could afford that trip, they paid for it months in advance. Ok….

Great ! I thought.  this event  I am planning is in April.  you have months in advance notice.    alas, the ready old excuse of we cannot afford it was used once again when I let them know their share of the Birthday event.  oh, and it was thrown in for fun  that I was ripping them off too.  how awesome.   I was offended, but kind of grateful, made it very easy for me to let go of trying to have a relationship with people who pissed me off.   so, yay!

the sad part, I was not surprised by the reaction.  Validated all the energies I was feeling.   I asked the Universe for a chance to tell them what I thought and be done with this relationship.  I got the chance,  it was brought to my attention that there was online shopping going on for an item that was a lot more than the amount I asked for.   I chose to ignore it, and said Ok Universe  I did see that , but I will wait for another example.  Guess what, there was one within a day or two.   How could I ignore it. I asked for the opportunity.    I could not.  that is when I sent a message, stating that actions speak louder than words and you have made it so obvious.  It was Friday the 13th also.  bwahahaha  I got an excuse and told I was being petty.  perhaps.   or I am simply done.   the thing is even if there are perfectly good reasons why they had money to spend on other things and not to participate in the birthday event, I am past believing them.   I asked for the opportunity to say what I think and the Universe gave it to me, twice.    Made me realize that perhaps ignoring these things when they are so obvious is a way of saying it is OK.   I also figured since  it was put out there so blatantly for me to see I was being sent a message.  got it and thank you.

The gift in all of this is that I get to examine my energies and pattens. Realized that I am carrying years of resentment and disappointment regarding the situation.   I also realized that I do not go visit them either because if I do and  I see all the stuff they have purchased and all the money spent, they can no longer plead poverty with me.   Not that I believe it anyway, but it would become very awkward and uncomfortable because it would be so obvious.  why put myself and my family in that situation. Especially when I for sure would say something.   There would probably be a fight.  so not worth it. I wonder if they whine to their friends how no family ever visits them and they are so hard done by~ heard that from my father too~so I wonder.   Easy to spin a tale of woe when the people do not know the other players in the scenario.

I have decided to disengage from this family.  Keep them on the acquaintance list so that my expectations are low to none.  I choose to release the obligations for the benefit of all involved.   Perhaps in time we can  rebuild a  relationship in a different way, but right now I have to work through my feelings about it all.   this has been simmering for years.

I have a lot of friends and clients who are experiencing this type of  energy right now too.   Done with family energies that are simply not in alignment with their own.  feels awkward though, how often do we hear: Family is everything.  um….only when all parties agree.  cannot force a relationship that is clearly not wanted.   I am choosing to release the obligations and to understand why it is necessary to do so.

Now, to come up with something witty and loving if I get asked at the family wedding in a couple of months if this family is attending.   any suggestions?

 

hugs

Shannon

 

 

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By Shannon Laackmann – April 16, 2012

friend or acquaintance

do you have expectations from your friends? or family? are you aware that you do? what about acquaintances?   I love how the Universe/God/Source always brings situations for us to ponder and peruse and learn from.

It has been brought to my attention that I do have expectations of friends. I have a standard that I hold them and myself to. I am fiercely loyal and do tend to overlook some less than up to my usual standards behaviour until I simply cannot anymore.  then I get choices on how I wish to handle the situation.

1.  talk about what a bitch that person is and  how you cannot believe they are acting like this, you would never do that!  telling everyone you know so that you can feel  justified.  be aware that it is very hard to recover any sort of relationship if you choose this option.     doesn’t make it a bad option, but for sure a final one.  ( By the way, we have all done it so by stating you would NEVER do that is a form of self denial.  we are human~ shadow sides and all)

2.  to the person you act like everything is fine. You are  choosing to ignore or deny there is a problem with the hope that the situation will work itself out.  meanwhile wondering what it is that you did to make them not like you anymore, and trying your best to make them like you again.

3. realize that it is too much energy and effort to keep a friendship going when the energies are not reciprocal  and releasing them to the status of acquaintance to take the pressure off of each of you.  this does not require a conversation simply a shift in your perspective.  the relationship will naturally drift away.

4. have a conversation. this can be for sure the hardest option but worth it.  Ask the friend what is going on. are they OK?  you have noticed them acting in ways that are unusual for your relationship and you are concerned.  you value the friendship and wish to keep them in your life. perhaps they are not even aware of what they are doing.  as a friend you do get to point it out.

I recently used this option and it opened up a conversation that completely cleared the air and gave both of us a better energy about the friendship. very worth it.

I have  also used this option and had the friend say I think we need to not be friends anymore.   that was weird and it did hurt, but that person wanted the option of not having to acknowledge their actions and take responsibility. I had to honour that. also made me realize that they value I put on the friendship was not reciprocated.  good lesson.   hurts at the time, but it is really a gift.  after you are not spending so much energy on them and their life it creates space for people that are more in alignment with you to show up.

so, as I peruse my relationships I realize that there are even layers of friends with each being valuable.   I love that. there are those close kindred soul friends that we turn to when we need to work things out or that are one of the  first we want to tell  when we have super exciting things happen.  these are the ones that when you hear from them you smile instantly.

there are those who are friends that we delight in contacting or running into unexpectedly but do not always have the time to see or chat with on a regular basis.  or are online pals that you chat with but have never met in person.  yet.

then there are acquaintances.   you still delight in seeing them and would love to get a coffee sometime but your lives are so busy that you simply never make it happen.  you share news and are delighted for each other, but the expectations are not as high as with a close friend.   friends are usually  acquaintances until  becoming  friends.   that is how it works.

so, changing my perspective and choosing to take the pressure off of someone by releasing my expectations and letting them be more of an acquaintance than a friend is a good idea.   perhaps they have a lot going on in their life and cannot be the kind of friend I expect.  the timing is not right or I have not let the friendship develop naturally, instead trying to rush it.  something to ponder for sure.

I know that  with the energies being presented to us by the Universe right now we can no longer ignore situations and hope they work themselves out.  they will simply re occur in a different form.  we either find a way to make peace with the situations, create a change or disengage.  Life is messy.

a lot of us are being nudged to re evaluate our relationships with a realistic eye. what are your expectations from a friendship? do you have people in your life that are really more of an acquaintance energy and you want them to be a friend?

on the flip side though hanging out with people who  truly wish to share in your life as much as you wish to share in theirs is a gift. this is one of those areas in your life where quality is more important than quantity.  so much of life creates situations that we spend time with people we would not chose as friends.  part of the messy learning.   realizing that your friend list can be your choice is powerful and empowering.

lots of Hugs

Shannon

 

 

 

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By Shannon Laackmann – March 23, 2012

tools and tips.

the radio show on the 19th, I shared some tools I use to deal with situations energetically.  enjoy!

 

the soul to soul chat:

when you are in that relaxed state just before falling asleep you can ask to talk to someones soul or spirit.

say everything that is on your mind. let the words flow, do not worry about how you sound or how they will receive the information.

doing this lets you practice difficult conversations and the other person hears it on a soul level

which means they will not be defensive when you have the actual conversation.

works with anyone whom you have to have a difficult conversation with.

 

cord cutting meditation:

 

sit down, feet flat on the floor, arms on your lap and say:

 

Archangel Michael, I call upon you now.

Please cut the cord of fear, obligation, or attachment with ______________________.

that have been blocking me or draining me in the past.

 

I am now willing to trade all the pain for peace.

It is done, it is done, it is done.

  Soul Letter

Letter format

 

Dear Soul or Spirit (for people or  for situations)  of (name) , Date: __________

 

I have become aware of (describe your situation openly, including all your emotions, for as many paragraphs as you need, be blunt, be honest, use all the words you need, even if they are not polite in public.  really let your emotions fly, be creative ).

 

For these things that I am aware of and any I am not, I give my soul permission to (work with, release, eliminate, transmute, balance, harmonize, let go of,  etc.) the above described situation and emotions both consciously, unconsciously and subconsciously.

 

They have made their point.

 

I thank them for the experience. I’ve had enough – now go away. I forgive the experiences and I release them to the nothingness from which they came.

 

I forgive (name of person, situation or thing that you are releasing, if applicable). I release them to their highest good.

 

I forgive myself. I release myself to my highest good (freedom, fulfillment of inner dream, clarity, love, joy, expression, prosperity) with perfect compassion in harmony with the Universal Wisdom and hope.

 

Thank you. May this or something better happen for the highest good of all.

 

Sign Your Name

 

burn your paper and bury the ashes in Mother Earth.  she will take care of it for you too.

 

 

 

Hoʻoponopono (ho-o-pono-pono) is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. Loosely, and I mean loosely translated in English means, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.” The word has much more meaning in Hawaiian. It has been used for a long time, but it’s Dr.Hew Len who we have a account of just how powerful a mantra it truly is. He was appointed clinical psychologist for the prison ward at the Hawaii State Hospital. Poorly managed, patients were out of control, employees feared for their life. Dr.Len would go through the patient’s files and Ho’oponopono them as it were. He never saw a patient. Slowly but surely the environment changed, patient and staff health improved until after 4 years, the entire ward closed. Forgiveness works. Case closed. ; )

Tip: You can do this for yourself and others. Simply repeat the words over and over again to yourself, outloud or written. Let it go and watch the magic happen!

 

“I’m sorry,

please forgive me,

thank you,

I love you.”

Prayer

This is an ancient meditation taught by the Buddha himself, and is designed to bring unconditional love to your Self, your loved ones and even learn to send unconditional love to beings throughout the universe. It will help to bring peace to situations taking place in your life. It will also allow you to look at the world in a more positive light.

Here’s how it goes …..

You can begin by sitting down in a comfortable position and closing your eyes. Sit with your back erect, without being strained or over-arched. Just be comfortable. You can sit in a chair or on the floor, whichever works best for you.

Bring your attention to your breath. Take a few slow, deep breaths. In .. and out. In … and out. As you exhale, imagine you are breathing out all negative thoughts and emotions. Breathe in pure light, kindness, generosity and love — breathe out anger, breathe out any thoughts of harm to others or yourself or feelings of fear or failure. Relax your body. Feel your energy settle into your heart and into the moment, the present, the Now.

See if certain phrases emerge from your heart that express what you wish most deeply for yourself, not just for today, but in an enduring way. Phrases that are big enough and general enough so you can ultimately wish them for all of life, for all beings — everywhere.

The phrases of loving-kindness are things like,

“May I live in safety. May I be happy. May I be healthy. May I live with ease.”

You can gently repeat these phrases over and over again. You can have your mind rest in the phrases and whenever you find your attention has wandered, don’t worry about it. When you recognize you’ve lost touch with the moment, see if you can gently let go and begin again repeating the phrases.

“May I live in safety. May I be happy. May I be healthy. May I live with ease.”

Call to mind somebody that you care about — someone close to you — someone for whom you have positive feelings — perhaps a family member, a good friend, or someone who’s helped you in your life, or someone who inspires you. You can visualize them, say their name to yourself. Get a feeling for their presence, imagine them being with you now, here in the present, and then direct the phrases of loving-kindness to them.

“May you live in safety, May you be happy, May you be healthy, May you live with ease.”

Call to mind someone you know who’s having a difficult time right now. They’ve experienced a loss, or a painful feeling, or a difficult situation. It may be someone you know — or it may be someone who you’ve heard about. If somebody like that comes to mind, bring them here into the present with you.

Imagine them sitting in front of you. Say their name if you know it. Get a feeling for their presence and offer the phrases of loving-kindness to them.

“May you live in safety. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you live with ease.”

Now, think of someone who plays some role in your life, someone you don’t know very well, perhaps someone for whom you have no particular feeling for, or against. Maybe the checkout person at the supermarket where you shop. It could be the gas-station attendant, somebody that you see periodically. If someone like that comes to mind, imagine them sitting in front of you, and offer these same phrases of loving-kindness to them. This could also apply to someone for whom you may be harboring negative feelings.

“May you live in safety. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you live with ease.”

When we connect into these phrases, when we aim our hearts in this way, we’re opening ourselves to the possibility of including, rather than excluding — of connecting, rather than overlooking — of caring, rather than being indifferent. And ultimately, we open in this way to all beings everywhere, without distinction, without separation.

“May all beings live in safety. May all beings be happy. May all beings be healthy. May all beings live with ease.”

All people, all animals, all creatures, all those in existence, near and far, known to us and unknown to us. All beings on the earth, in the air, in the water. Those being born, those who are dying.

“May all beings everywhere live in safety. May all beings everywhere be happy. May all beings everywhere be healthy. May all beings everywhere live with ease.”

You feel the energy of this loving-kindness meditation extending infinitely in front of you, and to either side of you, behind you, above you and below you, surrounding you. As the heart extends in a boundless way, leaving no one out —

“May all beings everywhere live in safety. May all beings everywhere be happy. May all beings everywhere be healthy. May all beings everywhere live with ease.”

And when you feel ready, you can open your eyes and see if you can bring this wonderful, loving energy with you throughout the day, everyday.

hugs

Shannon

 

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By Shannon Laackmann – March 19, 2012