May 2009 JourneyNotes

From Jean......at Journeys

"A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity.  The order varies for any given year."

I was looking for a quote about marriage online and found this by Paul Sweeney.  I couldn't find out who Paul Sweeny is(was) but I really like the quote.  This was probably the most important weekend of my like - 33 year ago.  There were endless parties leading up to May 8th 1976 , the day when Hal and I were married.  It was a grand celebration complete with what seemed like a parade of bridesmaids, magnificent music with actual trumpets and loads of friends.  We were starry eyed and had no idea what we were in for!

I can't even begin to recount the situations that taught me tolerance.  Anyone who has a relationship with a significant other knows what I mean.  I am thankful that Hal knows what it means to be tenacious and has stuck by me through the good, the bad, and the ugly all these years.  Most of all I am grateful to have had all the opportunities to learn what it means to be in a partnership.  Being married to Hal isn't what I thought it would be but it sure has been everything I ever wanted for my life - and so much more. 

If happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have .... then I am doubly happy because being married to Hal I have both.  I wish you all love and happiness. 
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Mother's Day - May 10th

Most people mistakenly believe that Mother’s Day is an invention of the greeting card makers and flower shops - a cynical ploy to make the nation spend millions of dollars each year on cards and flowers. However, the roots of the holiday are more elevated than this and go back much further, right back to the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Historians believe that the earliest celebration of Mother’s Day was the ancient springtime festivals in Greece and Rome, dedicated to the mother goddesses, Rhea and Cybele.  In England “Mothering Sunday”, similar to Mother’s Day is observed on the fourth Sunday in Lent. It is believed that the early church adapted the ancient celebrations, to venerate the Mother of Christ, Mary.

It is Anna M. Jarvis of Philadelphia who is credited with being the inventor of modern Mother’s Day in the USA. Her mother used to hold an annual gathering called “Mother’s Friendship Day” that was intended to celebrate peace and to heal the pain of the Civil War. After her mother died in 1905, Anna campaigned for the establishment of an official Mother’s Day to commemorate her mother’s work.

In 1908 the first Mother’s Day celebration was held at the West Virginia Church, where the elder Jarvis had been a Sunday School teacher for over 20 years. Each mother and child present wore white carnations to symbolize the sweetness, purity and endurance of a mothers love. Over time, red carnations became the symbol of a living mother, with white carnations signifying that one’s mother has died.

In 1914, President Woodrow signed a bill recognizing Mother’s Day as a National Holiday to be celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May. Anna Jarvis had envisioned Mother’s Day as a religious holiday, to be observed by attending Church, but it became more and more commercialized with the sending of cards, gifts and flowers instead. It is said that before she died in 1948 she confessed that she regretted having started the Mother’s Day tradition. Ironically, she remained childless, but each Mother’s Day she would receive thousands of cards.

The second Sunday of May is one of the most popular day of the year in the USA to dine out, and telephone lines are at their busiest. Don't forget to celebrate Mom this Sunday.  Journeys of Life has a wide array of gifts for the Moms and Grandmas in your life including new whimsical mugs and water bottles from Curly Girl,  Blessings Bowls, Wind Chimes, Candles, and of course great gemstone and silver jewelry. 

SPECIAL MOTHERS DAY READINGS WITH NORA AND HER MOM, PATRICIA MAURO A very special Mother's Day treat with this talented Mother-Daughter team.  Schedule an Angel or Tarot Reading with Nora while Mom gets a Palm reading with Patricia.  Then switch and experience the other member of this dynamic duo.  Can't bring in your Mom - no problem.  Treat yourself to readings. One 30 min reading with either intuitive - $40 A 30 minute reading with both Nora and Patricia - $70 Readings with both women for you and your mom - $130 A girl's afternoon at Journeys - Priceless! Appointments recommended - call 412-681-8755

May Signs and Symbols

Astrological Signs
Taurus - The Bull - Apr 21 - May 21
Gemini - The Twins - May 22 - June 21

Birthstone - Emerald
If you were born in May then this gorgeous green stone will bring luck when worn. Emeralds were used as amulets to ward off epilepsy in children and thought to cure diseases of the eye. Said to bring serenity and peace of mind, they are thought to improve memory, intelligence, and enhance psychic abilities. This stone ensures physical, emotional, and mental equilibrium. It eliminates negativity and brings in positive actions. They are also worn to enhance love and contentment.  An alternate birthstone for May is Chrysoprase, said to increase fertility and compassion, soothe heartache and loneliness, promote emotional balance, inner peace and reduce depression. 

Flower: Lily of the Valley
May birth flower is the lily of the valley. The lily of the valley represents humility, chastity, sweetness, purity and return to happiness. According to legend, the lily of the valley came into being from Eve's tears after she was kicked out of the Garden of Eden. The May birth flower is also called "the ladder to heaven" due to its bell shaped flowers hanging down from the stem. 
    

Kelly Bowman takes over for Bill Mitchell at Journeys.

Kelly Bowman has been a true believer in the metaphysical world for many years. She began her course of study in Egyptian Mysticism and Ancient Egyptian Art, then went on to study Arabic Culture, Classical Language and Writing and Egyptian Mystical Characters; she studied at The Ohio State University, where she earned her degree. Kelly then became more involved in the metaphysical world and began mentoring with Bill Mitchell, over thirteen years ago. Kelly Bowman studied and worked with Bill Mitchell for many years.  After Bill's passing, Kelly carries on the tradition with private consultations at Journeys. Kelly has the gift of healing through personal contact and spiritual therapy with her clients; she does her psychic readings based on vibrations and energy the client projects at the time of their reading. Her messages may come to her in many different forms; from visions, numbers, time periods, through spirit contact and she even feels physical conditions. Her accuracy is impeccable and her personal connection with others is astounding. Don't miss your opportunity to meet this great psychic. A few appointments are still available.  $85 per session.  Call 412-681-8755 to reserve a spot today!

May Workshops and Events

What the Heck is Going On?
Astrology and the Current World Conditions
Thursday, May 14
7:00 - 9:00 pm

It is clear to see that the world is going through massive change. What does this mean and how does it directly affect YOU? It’s not just economic.  Join Astrologer Rick DeClemente, and discuss the change of Pluto into Capricorn and other planetary shifts happening around us. What does this new era indicate? Are things going to get ‘better?‘ These changes have been building for a long time and aren’t coming out of “nowhere.” Join us as we examine in detail why it is happening, just what it symbolizes, what it means for the USA, the world, and how it will  affect  your own Sun sign. Limited to 12 participants and well worth the $30 registration fee.  Reservations a must - 412-681-8755.

Shamanism 101
Ancestor Time
Thursday, May 28
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Join Urban Shaman Diane Palmer as she continues her Shamanism series at Journeys.  Ancestral shamanism is next in the series of Shamanism 101 and  involves learning ways to reconnect with the Old Ones, to find the gifts they left for us, to know and embrace our spiritual inheritance.  As we discover and uncover these gifts, we gather up the great collective powers and wisdom available to us all.  Limited to 12 participants. $20.  Call 412-681-8755 to register.

Release and Renew
Introduction to EFT
Thursday - June 4
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Do you need to reduce stress, relieve fears and phobias or release emotional issues?  Let Deb Carter show you how to do all this and more!  Don’t miss this chance to learn the technique that has recently become so popular.  EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is now becoming a trendy relaxation practice in which everyone can become skilled. EFT is a non-needle form of acupuncture.  By tapping on several meridian points on the body, a person can experience freedom from pain, emotional problems, fears, and, or phobias.    With this method, a person tends to get stress reduction results that go deeper and last longer than any other method.  Limited to 12 people.  $10.  Call 412-681-8755 to register.

May Readers and Intuitive Counselors

Johanna Sturlini, Medium and Spiritual Counselor - Sat, May 9 
Lori Crilley, Intuitive Tarot - Saturday, May 23
Victoria Zaitz, Psychic Intuitive - Sunday, May 31

Upcoming Reiki Classes
Reiki Exchange, Monday June 1
Reiki Level I Training, Tues/Thurs June 9 & 11
Reiki Level II Training, Tues/Thurs July 28 & 30
See Website Calendar for more information. 

Help Journeys Make A Difference Journeys collects used cell phones to benefit the Womens Center and Shelter.  We also accept donations of shampoo, soap, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products and other basic necessities for POWER, a Womens Halfway House in Swissvale.  Your donations help us to help those in need.  Together we can make a difference

 

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