Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom

"Impossible" is a word that restricts our own success

2011-02-01T06:27:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday, Michael and I took our children to their first Circus experience. It was truly amazing. And yes, it is one of the world's greatest shows! A must see.

During the show, as we all were watching three females do these mind-boggling bends and balancing acts, my oldest son taps me on the arm and says, "This just isn't possible. Mom, this just isn't possible." His mind couldn't comprehend the way the acrobats bodies bent, not too mention, a man walking and dancing on firey glass chips and a very attractive female entertainer holding a man high above her head without any support.

I actually was envious. These entertainers could do things with their body that I believe all of us can do if we took the time and were disciplined enough to stretch and become one with our physical self. Each performer had mastered concentration, focus, and oneness with their physcial self. It was motivating!

The word "impossible" limits our own ability to succeed and accomplish our goals. From my perspective, nothing is impossible.

Take some time to think about what you thought was impossible, but someone proved it was? Now take a moment and think about what has been holding you back. Do you believe you aren't able to do something? Do you believe in yourself--your strengths and your potential? Today is the day to realize you can accomplish anything you set your mind too. The onlyone holding you back is yourself!

I leave you with one thought! "Believe in possibility!"

Light, Love, and Laughter

Melissa
www.melissamoraja.com
www.melissaproductions.com

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Panic and Chaos on What is Harmful and Healthy-Hav...

2011-01-25T05:21:00.000-08:00

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Panic and Chaos on What is Harmful and Healthy-Hav...: "Every day it seems there is something on the news or someone mentions something isn't good for you. As a mom, I'm always trying to stay abre..."

Panic and Chaos on What is Harmful and Healthy-Have You Heard About the Taco Bell Scare?

2011-01-25T04:54:00.000-08:00

Every day it seems there is something on the news or someone mentions something isn't good for you. As a mom, I'm always trying to stay abreast of what may cause cancer or headaches or illness. Now it's Taco Bells meat. What a total bummer. Taco Bell was founded in 1962. You would think it would be ahead of the game on making sure its contents are pure, or at least is legally complaint to be labeled as beef with the U.S. Department of Agricultural. It's meat mixture only contains 35% beef. Hello McFly! That is a huge misrepresentation to the public.

Just the other day, our neighbor was over telling us about BPA in can foods. I've heard about the dangers of microwaving food in plastic, but BPA in can foods. Well, it's a chemical that can be harmful to humans if ingested. As soon as our neighbor left, Michael and I were opening up our cabinets, checking all of our canned food labels. Then we went on the internet to find out what this BPA stuff is. Come to find out you need to ingest at least 500 lbs a day for it to be a concern. Word of mouth is a great source of information, but what I've found is it's also a good idea to do a little research to make sure the fact is accurate.

It's events like the above that can send every parent, or person, panicing. And yes, I've paniced. I can remember my sister who is a Kindergarten teacher tell me that there was a study that sugar doesn't make kids hyper. Seriously now. There isn't a doubt in my mind that sugar affects my kids. And if anyone needs proof, come on over with a dozen donuts and candy bars.

Here's my thoughts.

Do things in moderation and you'll be much better off in the long run.
Cook more at home, using the microwave less and the stove more.
If you hear about a food product that no longer is healthy or may be harmful, just stop using it. There is nothing you can do about the past. You can't change it, alter it, or fix it.

Sometimes going back to the simpler ways of living is a healthier alternative!

Many blessings,

Melissa

www.melissamoraja.com

Five Things To Do To Beat the Winter Blues

2011-01-20T04:02:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine, earlier this week, mentioned that CNN repeatedly talked about the most depressing day of the year which someone statistically calculated is in January. The news is one of our greatest depressors. It's stories which typically are about shootings, financial crisis, terrorists, political upheavals, and other tragic incidents are repetitive through out the day, leaving you (the viewer) with only negative thoughts and energy bombarding your mind and emotions. If you know anything about hypnosis, or overcoming a bad habit, repetition is key! Say it, do it, and believe it for a certain amount of time and it becomes part of your consciousness and actions.

So, that leaves most of us after the holidays, entering the New Year no longer with caroling and parties, but instead with cold news filled nights taking in more negativity than positive energy.

Here's five tips to help you combat those winter blues!

Don't watch the news. Or, at least, cut down on the amount of time you watch and read about negative stories, especially in January and February, the two greatest winter blues months.
Only talk and hangout with upbeat happy people. Or, at least, cut down on talking to the people who enjoy negative gossiping and whining.
Go out and do something fun every weekend! You may have to force yourself to get out of the house, but it really can help trigger the "happy" endorphins in your brain. Go to a bookstore. Go see a funny movie. Go bowling. Go rollerskating. Go workout.
Turn on some upbeat music and dance! Or even better, go take a dance class.
Do something creative or physical such as painting, scrapbooking, or playing a sport.

This January and February, smile, say your positive affirmations, and wear bright happy colors!

Melissa

www.melissamoraja.com

How Unexpected Change and Shifts in Energy Affect Us All

2011-01-18T05:03:00.000-08:00

Since everything is made up of a form of energy, everything affects us. Color, music, and the subtle shift of one's emotions.

Children are very sensitive to shifts in energy that's why parents work so hard on trying to keep their kids on a routine. A routine keeps the energy in their lives somewhat consistent. But when that routine is broken, and the energy they are used too shifts, confusion and worry enter the household.

Last week, my children's routine was taken over by an unexpected 4 day snow and ice storm. Well, the storm was only for a day, but the aftermath lasted four days in my house.

The first day, all of my kids were jumping for joy. The excitement of knowing they didn't have school could be felt across the country. But then, the worry of "will there be school tomorrow" flooded my son Jake's mind. Tears and whining flooded his innocent soul. For three days, he whined. His emotional-self couldn't handle the unexpected change in routine. Then my son Josh picked up on Jake's whimpering energy and he too jumped in on the fun of whining. For another three days, my house was filled with two boys whining. Then, yesterday, one day before my children's normal routine was about to start again, my little girl walked out of her dance class, looked into my eyes, and said, "Mommy, I don't know why, but I want to cry." She too fell prey to the energy whining virus that swept through my house when my children's routine was unexpectedly changed.

Take a moment and think about how the shift in someone's emotions affects you. Or how the news of the outcome of a sporting event affects you. Or how just whistling calms you. Or how just wearing the color orange brightens your life. We all affect each other, as does unexpected events.

Think positive! And remember, not only kids are sensitive to unexpected change, but we adults are too!

Smile today,

Melissa
http://www.melissamoraja.com/
http://www.melissaproductions.com/

How To Stay Balanced and Grounded Using Visualization!

2011-01-12T06:08:00.000-08:00

We all have our moments of feeling as if everything is out of whack. Yesterday was one of those days with me. It was the 2nd day where my kids had no school due to the snowy, icy conditions in the Charlotte area. I have so many to do's and the school closing through my planned schedule up in the air.

Here is a quick technique to help you stay grounded during chaos, or those unexpected moments.

Either standing or sitting, close your eyes.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for 4 seconds, and exhale through your mouth for four seconds. Do this 2 - 4 times.
Visualize your legs and feet rooting themselves into the ground like a tree growing and becoming stronger. Feel and visualize your legs and feet becoming stronger and stronger, taking in the nutrients of the Earth.
Again, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for 4 seconds, and exhale through your mouth for four seconds. Do this 2 - 4 times.

If the above doesn't work, walk away from the chaos, and count to ten. Then think of situation where you were in control and had the answers. Lastly, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a count of four, and exhale through your mouth for four seconds. Smile, say, "I am happy and in control," and walk back in to where you just left.

Enjoy the unexpected fun that happens during the winter months!

Melissa

www.melissamoraja.com

A Psychic Mom's Proud Moment! My 6 Year Old Son Was Meditating At His First Basketball Game

2011-01-10T08:15:00.001-08:00

I love taking credit for being the one who taught my three kids something, and what parent doesn't! But I really am not able to take the credit for my son instinctively knowing how to stay focused and concentrate. He has been doing this breathing, mantra type meditation since he was around two years old.

So, on Saturday, my boys played their first basketball game. And yes, I was the proud basketball mom, smiling ear to ear. I brought snacks for the team. I had my camera in my left hand and video camera in my right hand ready to capture every special moment. When you watch 6 and 7 year olds play a sport, every parent knows there will be lots of humor; and there was!

One that took me completely by surprise was when I noticed Josh (my 6 year old) sitting in a chair on the side lines in a yoga meditative position. He had his arms wide open, eyes closed, and index finger and thumb connected. He wasn't embarrassed. And it didn't seem to phase anyone, including his team mates that he was meditating.

Josh meditating started right around the age of 2 years old. He was sitting in the back seat when a slow romantic song came on the radio. Madison started to laugh and then Jake shouted out, "Look at what Josh is doing." They thought he was just being silly. I took a peak out of the rear view mirror, wondering what was so funny. Josh was sitting with his arms wide open, both of his index fingers and thumbs connected together, eyes closed, listening intently to the song playing. It was cute. And of course, as a psychic mom, I was proud.

I'd love to hear stories about your children!

Light, love and laughter,

Melissa
http://www.melissamoraja.com/
http://www.melissaproductions.com/

How I Stayed Fit And Published 7 Books With 3 Kids Under 6 Years Old

2011-01-04T08:28:00.000-08:00

Someone asked me today how I was able to write, illustrate, and publish seven books, parent three children less than 16 months apart with a husband who travels, stay fit, and consult. It came down to me creatively using the lack of time a mom has.

It was pretty obvious once I had children, there was never enough solo time for me-to write, consult, and workout. But if you really are motivated, you can find a way. And I did!

My husband bought a family YMCA membership, so I could workout. He wanted to give me some time where I could do something for me. Of course, there was an added plus for him-a wife that lost her pregnancy weight. LOL.

I participated in a few Yoga classes at the YMCA, but soon realized I wasn't getting the time I needed to do the things I was passionate about. So instead of working out at the YMCA, I would drop all three of my kids off at the childrens supervised play area for two hours a day, and head to a small quiet area within the building to write, and catch up on emails. I then created a workout program with my kids. We'd dance, jump and run. I'd sit each one on my stomach and do sit-ups. I'd hold one at a time in my arms and do squats. I learned to burn calories and get toned by playing, laughing, and having fun with my children; and I found an inexpensive supervised play zone environment to watch my kids, so I could get some work done.

As a mom, or new parent, if you really are motivated in starting a new project or finishing one, and you have young kids, there are ways! Don't give up! Get creative! Think outside the box!

Make 2011 a year where you begin creating your dreams,

Melissa

http://www.melissaproductions.com/
http://www.achievelifebalance.com/

Did You Read My Mind, Or Did I Read Yours?

2011-01-04T04:34:00.000-08:00

The other night, as I was making dinner, Jake (my 7 year old son) and I were talking about how school was going. A thought entered my mind, so I said to Jake, "Jake has there been any bully's that you know of at your school?" Jake jumped out of his seat and with his arms wide open and standing in a get-ready football stance, he excitedly shouted, "I was just thinking that! Mom, you read my mind!" He was so excited that he picked up on exactly what I was thinking and then said.

I paused a moment and said, "Are you sure you read my mind, or do you think I read yours?" Jake said, "I definitely read yours!"

It's like the chicken and the egg. Where did the thought originate from-was it my mind, or my son's? Or did it enter both of our mind's at the same time?

I find myself quite often thinking about someone and within seconds they call or email me. Or I'll be sitting on the couch watching a television show, thinking about ordering a pizza and my husband out of the blue will ask if I want to order a pizza. Its situations like these that confirm how connected each and every one of us are to one another. Yet, we all try so hard to be separate.

To add on to the conservation, Jake also shared he can hear whispers. He had my complete attention. He told me that there were two Kindergarteners at his school whispering something about him. As he stood thinking about what they were saying, a thought came into his mind, so he walked up to them both and said, "You think I'm Koo Koo." The two kids said, "Yes!" Jake was so excited that he was able to guess what they had whispered to each other.

Kids are very receptive to thoughts and new experiences. They are like sponges, picking up on thoughts and feelings, and learning how to cope with them.

Today, pay attention to all the thoughts that enter your mind. If one is negative, replace it with a positive thought!

Have a great day discovering what is entering your mind!

Light, Love and Laughter

Melissa

Word of the Day! And Affirmation of the Week!

2011-01-03T04:37:00.000-08:00

It's the third day of teaching my children to think positive, and say their affirmations. This morning I thought I'd try a more simpler approach for them. Instead of a phrase or saying for the day, we've changed it to the word of the day. Their word of the day is "DSI!" haaa haaa. They all said it makes them happy and brings the biggest smile to their faces.

There is a little history with the DSI. Only one of my children have it. Josh and Madison begged and pleaded to Santa, hoping he'd (or should I say 'she'd') wrap it and place it carefully under the Christmas tree. Santa decided, with the overwhelming voice of her husband, to wait until their 7th bday to give it to them. Disappointment could be felt on Christmas morning. But now, the wait, the excitement of knowing they'll be getting one in six months is flooding their little minds and hearts.

This morning at 6:00 am, they sat at the kitchen island discussing the color they wanted their DSI to come in-Madison pink and Josh is thinking either white or orange. White because its a penguin color. He is really into penguins this year. And orange so if he loses it, he'll be able to easily find it.

So their word of the day, and possibly next six months, is DSI!

I'm sticking with the phrases and sayings. Mine today is, "I am healthy and happy!" I have this kink in my neck which really has been painful. Could be stress related... holidays can do that to you. Hoping it's from not using these rubber workout bands correctly.

This week, let's make it a healthy, happy, painless, stretching week!

Happy Holidays,

Melissa
http://www.melissaproductions.com/
http://www.achievelifebalance.com/

My Kids Haven't Quite Got the Affirmation Concept Down Yet

2011-01-02T13:39:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, I got my kids excited about saying affirmations everyday this month. I explained what an affirmation was:

Affirmations are positive statements that bring about change in your thought process, belief system, and life. The key to using affirmations is to recite them repeatedly on a daily basis. This allows the affirmation to be absorbed into your subconscious mind. Within a short period of time, you will notice changes in your attitude towards life.

I didn't say it exactly like the above. Instead, I said it more kid-friendly.

Affirmations are fun words to say everyday that will bring smiles and joy, and positive things into your life.

All three of my kids loved the idea! So today, while I was making my kids a snack, I asked them what positive saying they'd like us all to say today. I mentioned that it had to be one that brought smiles to our faces and made us happy. Their responses were a little different than I expected. Josh said he'd like to say, "Wii, Wii, and Wii" over and over again all day, until I let him play. Then he said he'd be so happy! Madison agreed with Josh, and hasn't stopped saying the word and asking me if she and Josh can play now. Jake said he'd like to say the word "shark." Neither one of those words, Wii or shark, motivates me or brings a smile to my face, but it does to their sweet innocent faces.

Wii overall is stressing me out because my kids argue and fight when they play it. They argue on who is going to be first, and who is going to be Mario, and who is going to win the game. And, not thinking, I bought a Wii remote for Christmas that is a different color than all the other Wii's. Now everyone is fighting to use the blue Wii remote. As for the word "Shark," all I think about is Jaws, and haven't been able to move from that vision.

As their mom, I stepped in and said, "Let's instead all say 'I'm happy!'" Then Madison said, "I'm already happy." She gave me this look that said, "Hello, mom. Why would any kid say, 'I'm happy' to be happy because we are already happy?" So, I mentioned changing it to, "I love my brothers and sisters." All smiled, looked at each other, and started to giggle hysterically.

It's dinner and bathtime now. I'll try the positive affirmation concept again tomorrow with them.

Light, love and pleasant dreams,

Melissa

Join Me and My Kids in Our "Intuitive Development" Resolutions

2011-01-02T11:44:00.000-08:00

Two weeks ago, Josh woke up and said he had a dream where he was eating popcorn. He said it was so delicious, and he couldn't get enough of it. Not even two hours later, my girlfriend, Beth who I haven't seen in 3 years, stepped out of her navy blue BMW with a gourmet bag of Carmel Popcorn with Chocolate Chunks in it. Josh's face immediately lit up. Then he turned, looked into my eyes, and said, "Mommy, I just dreamed about this." Coincidence, or not?

This year is when the fun begins for my children-specifically Jake; and I hope you and your family will join us as I begin coaching all three of my children on developing their intuition by paying attention to coincidences and messages, maintaining a positive attitude, learning various visualization techniques, and more!

We're going to start the year off simple, creating a positive attitude using affirmations. Then in February, we'll begin paying attention to coincidences such as the Popcorn dream Josh had. Below are the monthly themes. Let's make 2011 one where we are achieving and manifesting positive growth!

January-Affirmations
February-Coincidences
March-Messages and signs
April-Visualization (clairvoyance)
June-Listening (clairaudience)
July-Feeling (clairsentience)
August-Other senses (smelling / tasting)
September-Dreams
October-Universal Laws
November-Creativity
December-Surprise month!!!

Happy New Year!

Melissa
www.melissaproductions.com
www.achievelifebalance.com

How To Keep Positive Energy Around You In 2011

2010-12-31T05:48:00.000-08:00

Visualization is the ability to use your imagination to picture images of what you would like to manifest. This is a powerful tool when you add to it feelings, intention, and action. Visualization can bring changes into your life sometimes immediately!

The following exercise not only can provide you with a sense of protection, but also can empower you to not allow others negative thoughts or words affect you.

Personal Energy Protection Exercise:

Visualize a white light coming down from the universe surrounding your body as if you are in a white energy cocoon. As you see, feel, or sense the white energy surrounding your body, begin visualizing, feeling, or sensing how solid it is. Notice that there aren’t any holes, rips, or tears in it. See and feel its power and strength. Visualize anything unhealthy such as negative thoughts reflecting off the white cocoon and bouncing back to where it came from. As you go throughout your day, continue visualizing yourself in this white warm secure cocoon protecting you from any negativity that you may encounter on your path.

Make 2011 a powerful and positive year!

Happy New Year,

Melissa

I Married a Psychic Skeptic Who Actually Used the Word Seance To Describe What I Do

2010-12-30T06:07:00.000-08:00

OMG! That is all I have to say. OMG!

Well, actually, I have a lot more to say. Yesterday, December 29th, as Michael and I were driving our kids home from going to see one of the funniest movies of 2010--Gullivers Travels--we start talking about a mutual friend, Scott, and his move. Hoping to get my skeptic husband's attention, I mentioned how I predicted exactly the time period, job and move for Scott and his family. I did catch his attention, but his response wasn't one I would have ever predicted.

Michael asked me why I can't do it for him that is predict the future--which I have many times, but he always finds someway to make it appear as it was pure luck or just a coincidence. I said that I could and we just need to be in the right setting. His response took me totally off guard and sparked the irritating adrenaline nerve in my body. "So, if we have a Seance, you can read for me?" He was serious. Those words only confirmed that he hasn't a clue to my gift and what I do. He instantly knew I wasn't happy with his response and use of words when I responded with, "What did you just say?" He tried to dig himself out of the grave he just dug and buried himself in. I knew he was skeptic. But I didn't realize he was totally clueless to my profession.

My gift, my profession is simple. I have the ability to connect to a vibrational energy that the average person isn't able to connect to. It's like a dog who can hear a higher pitched sound that a human is unable to hear, or animals in the wild sensing danger, yet a human is unable to intuitively sense it. I'm a mom, with an above average, heightened intuitive and sensual ability.

I knew my husband was my greatest skeptic and my goal has always been to help him understand this isn't just a Melissa Moraja gift, but an ability all of us can develop. Guess I have to start at the basics--learn the lingo first, so you can at least talk intellectually!

Love, Light and Wish Me Luck,

Melissa

When Will a Working Mom Finally Get a Good Nights Sleep?

2010-12-30T05:47:00.000-08:00

My husband now snores! I prided myself (I may even have bragged a bit) on falling in love with a skeptic husband who didn't snore. What a gift! What a blessing! That was one criteria I had in a mate. And God blessed me with it. That's what I thought. For the past 6 months, I lie in bed every night, taking deep breathes, counting the seconds before I give Michael a big hard push (or whack!). Now I not only whack him, but I make sure he wakes up to realize he's snoring again. His responses have been interesting. "Sorry, I only snore on my back." First, how would he even know he only snores on his back. He's sound asleep. Second, its totally a Michael Moraja folklore because I've caught him snoring on his side.

We're at 9 1/2 years of marriage. Have we hit a milestone? The one where the husband (it definitely will not be me) sleeps on the couch every night, so the wife (me) gets a good nights sleep.

I mean, when will a working mom (me) finally get a good nights sleep? It's been over 8 years. It started with my first pregnancy. My pregnant hormonal state pumped my veins with a love for life where I'd wake up two to three times a night, hours at a time. Then my baby was born. I think that answers itself. Then I got pregnant with twins and the same pregnant love for life energy filled my veins again. Then they were born. Again, every parent knows what my life was like for the next five years. But its still happening. If it's not my husband snoring, then its my kids waking me up cause they have to go to the bathroom, or had a bad nightmare, or are thirsty, or have a stuffy nose, or just want to be with me. If it's not them, then its my 11 year old cat on her hind legs, banging her front paws on our bureau, or television console, or door because she likes the loud echoing sound.

Has my relationship evolved to the state of sleeping in separate rooms? Either that or my husband so is getting nose plugs!

Light, Love and Blissful Sleepful Nights in 2011

Melissa

www.achievelifebalance.com

No Way, It Will Not Happen in 2011! I Payed Attention to The Signs!

2010-12-28T16:32:00.000-08:00

The guilt… the guilt… a mother’s guilt can get the best of her! Over the past two months, the guilt of watching and listening to my son, Jake, mourning the death of his hamster of a year and a half has left my mind in a state of constant consideration of getting another hamster (or guinie pig or RAT or any adorable little animal that would bring peace and healing to his happy little soul) for Jake, since his died over Halloween. But now, thank heavens, I took my time in making the decision, because it is a DEFINITE NO WAY! WILL NOT HAPPEN!!! And I have solid reasoning to backup why we WILL NOT be adopting another hamster. Waiting and taking my time is not my strong suit. I'm an instant, I know, decision-maker. But something inside me kept putting it off--that is getting another sweet cute little cuddly pet for my son.

It was a few days before Thanksgiving, when my twins teacher sent out an email asking if any family could watch the class pet, an enormous guinie pig named Bugsy. Since we as a family were traveling to Kentucky for Thanksgiving, I thought Christmas would be better. And I hoped that by having Bugsy in my care for two weeks over the Christmas holiday I would know if "I" was ready for another pet in the house. I mean, it's not like we don't have any pets. As of December 28th, we have two cats, two frogs, and a Goldendoodle 1 year old puppy; plus, we are watching Bugsy, Prince (gerbil) and Alex (gerbil); and throughout the year, my kids keep capturing wild animals outside adding to my pet responsibilities and spontaneous adventure.

December 17th came around and I picked up Bugsy. He is just precious! However, that wasn't the only little critter that I was asked to babysit. A neighbor of mine also asked me to take care of her two gerbils while they are in Florida for two weeks. This couldn’t have been a better set-up to help me make a solid YES / NO pet adoption decision.

So I’ve had Bugsy (he’s huge… see attached picture) and two gerbils since December 17th weekend. The first hour, the very first day, started off well…or maybe it was the first 30 minutes. Time basically stopped when I heard all three of my kids screaming and crying. I immediately ran from my desk, up the stairs, to Jakes bedroom to find out what had happened. Not so surprisingly, Jake put the guinie pig in his toy castle and it got stuck (see attached pictures). All three were crying because Bugsy squeeled and whined a few times. This happened about a week ago. I of course wasn’t happy. What parent or human being would be happy that their 7 1/2 year old son and 6 1/2 year old twins were playing Knights of the Round Table with a guinie pig. I became a mom and told them all they aren’t allowed to touch the gerbils or guinie pig without adult supervision. It broke my heart as I took Bugsy in my hand, the one enormous guest pet that all my kids wanted to hold and play with, realizing that my kids were too young to be left alone in the room with him. I just couldn't imagine him dieing in my care.

Well, yesterday (December 27th) I had to clean out Bugsy’s cage. There was no way I could put it off any longer. It smelled something atrocious! It had been a week since that incident and I had emotionally forgotten the scare of my kids possibly hurting Bugsy. I thought, perhaps it was just kids being kids and I didn't set the boundaries clearly; so I had Jake, Josh and Madison watch Bugsy in Jakes bedroom truly believing they would be overly cautious … 10 minutes, it had to have been 10 minutes at the most. Minutes before, all three lovingly and caringly agreed to all of my demands such as making sure their bedroom door stayed closed and that they would just sit and watch Bugsy run around Jakes bedroom. In fact, to make life even easier for them, before I headed down the stairs to clean out Bugsy's cage, I put Bugsy in Jakes room and closed the door. Somehow, in that 10 minute time frame, Jake, Josh and Madison got side tracked and Jakes door opened up mysteriously. Now, picture me, a psychic mom, one floor down cleaning Bugsy’s cage, when I hear Madison start screaming for Josh to help her and Jake out. She knew not to scream for me, because I would not have been happy. Then I hear her shout, “Josh, Bugsy is under the bed with Sadie (our cat)”. Immediate RED FLAG! I ran upstairs, and found Bugsy under Jakes bed with Sadie (our cat). Bugsy’s fine. My kids are not allowed to touch, play or even sneak a peak at Bugsy or the gerbils without my husband or I. And there is no doubt in my mind, we are not ready for another pet! Maybe I am… but they definitely are not!

Never a dull moment with kids! And I love the memories, the stress, the anxiety, the laughter, and everything I experience as their psychic mom!

Happy Holidays

Melissa

Have You Ever Guessed Your Gift Before You Opened It?

2010-12-26T08:54:00.001-08:00

Words can't even describe the joy on my children's faces and the love I could feel in my house Christmas Eve and morning. And my kids intuition was on high alert. It started when I handed my son, Josh (6 years old), a present. It was an average sized box that could have been a game, clothes, snapcircuits... He held the wrapped gift in his tiny boyish hands, and with a big two-front teeth missing smile, he said, "I know what it is!" My heart stopped beating, my mind turned back to memories of times when I started saying those words, "I know what it is!" Since I was a child, every Christmas and every birthday, I would try to predict what someone had gotten me for a present. In fact, it even became a game between my mom and I. She would wrap my gifts in these odd sized boxes hoping that I wouldn't be able to predict it. There was even once when I was living in Atlanta, Georgia where she mailed me a television sized box, trying to throw me off her scent. "Did you get it?" she asked on the phone.

"Yes," I said excited.

"You'll never guess what it is," she replied.

"A fuzz buster (radar detector)," I said out of the blue.

"Mom... Mom are you there?" I had again predicted her gift.

Going back to Josh, I asked him what he thought the gift was wondering if he really was going to be able to guess it correctly. "It's a lego game!" he shouted, smiling from ear to ear. "Really, open it," I said, curiously. Josh quickly ripped the wrapping paper off the present and lo and behold it was the Minotaurus Lego game. His accuracy in guessing didn't stop there. He picked up a medium sized box and said, "This is Club Penguin!" and he was right. Then, we had all three sit with a gift in hand. I asked if anyone knew what it was. All three said, "No." Then, Josh said, "Okay, is it Mario Wii?" Unbelievable. It was a Mario Wii!

The connection I felt with Josh was one a psychic mom would feel. I can't wait to watch how each one of my children's gifts continue to develop. So far all three are having fun, enjoying life and their intuitive senses with smiles and love.

Happy Holidays,

Melissa

Twas 3:37 am and the Moraja's were up

2010-12-26T08:02:00.000-08:00

Twas the morning of Christmas and all through the house, the words "He came! He came!" echoed, but not from a little mouse. It was Jake and Josh, my two eager sons, huffing and puffing by my bedside, ready for some holiday fun! I quickly snuck a glimpse of my twenty year old clock, it was 3:37 am, way to early for me man.

But that wasn't the last visit, from my two determined boys... their visits continued at 4:19 am... 4:45 am... 5:06 am... 5:30 am... 6:30 am... We had envisioned them sleeping all through the night, snuggled in their beds waking up at dawn light. But the excitement, the joy, the passion for the holiday, permeated through their veins, early morning Christmas day. Jake was sure he saw dust sprinkling out of the chimney. Josh said he did too. Both jumped shouting, "Yippee, Yippee!"

As for Madison, she snuggled in our bed with a 101 fever, hoping to rest so she'd feel a little more eager. Finally at 7:00 am I rolled out of bed. Finding Jake, Josh and Madison seconds ahead. The Spirit, the love for giving and sharing, was what filled our home leaving each one of us caring. We opened our presents, as patient as a kid can, sharing in the memories of our small loving clan.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season,

Melissa

I Threw My Kids A Christmas Jingle Bell Rock Party!

2010-12-22T11:23:00.001-08:00

I promised my kids in October, 2010 that I'd throw them their own little Christmas party where they could invite three friends each. The rules were simple... they would help set-up and clean-up, and they would be the hosts. We were off to a good start-listing all their friends they were going to invite. But I soon realized they had a lot more friends than they did when they were in preschool. So the three friend agreement turned into two friends for one, four friends for the other, and six friends for my oldest child. Not all the kids could make it, so the total still ended up 12, thank heavens!

Second, I know that 7 year olds and 6 year olds priorities are very different than an adults. But for some unknown reason, I really believed they would be excited and motivated to help me set-up and clean-up--I mean, it is their friends party. A few hours before the party, they were helping me set-up the arts and crafts table, until one of Madisons friends arrived early. Then, all three of them left me in the dust with the paper plates, cookies, and decorations in hand.

And lastly, I thought they would absorb themselves in their new role as hosts. All three love being the center of attention. What better opportunity than to be the host! But I soon found out all they wanted to do was dance, sing, tumble, eat, and run. Hosting the party wasn't even in their thought process for the three hours all their friends were jingling and jangling.

In the end, if you throw a party for your elementary age children, make sure you have a friend to help you out because the hosting, cleaning-up, setting-up, and entertaining is and will always end up a mom and dad's responsibility. I did have a mom who stayed to help me. And it was the biggest blessing in disguise.

Kids need responsibility, but they also need to play and burn off some of that kid energy. So at my kids first friend Christmas party, I let my kids be a kid. And I also became a kid, dancing, singing, and enjoying the special memories we were making!

Mom's and dad's have fun this holiday season!

Melissa

How Do You Know If Your Child Is Gifted?

2010-12-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

All children are gifted, as are all adults. When I speak of the word gifted, I'm referring to having at least one sense (seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, tasting, and just knowing) that is more developed than the others. My role as a mom is to first identify each of my children's heightened sense(s) and to help them not only learn how to use it (as well as their other senses), but also continue developing it. In doing so, my children will be more self-aware and confident in who they are as they mature.

For instance, my oldest son, Jake, just knows things. He even uses the word 'know' when he tells me things. He knows what I'm thinking. He knows how to build things without instructions. Many would use the words problem-solver and innovative to describe him, as well as a very good guesser. In fact, when he and I watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader, he gets many of the answers to the questions correct without ever truly knowing what the answer is. My goal is to nurture that knowing side of him, while also making sure he understands the question and answer.

Jake also has a highly developed sense of smell. This actually has been somewhat frustrating for me, especially during meal time. If there is a food smell he doesn't like, he has to leave the room or asks to eat later.

Games we play to further develop his knowing gift include having him try to predict who is calling and what I am thinking. I also encourage him to create things from scratch using random throw away objects such as boxes, paper towel roll, cotton balls, sticks, and more. Developing his sense of smell is a totally knew area for me. I've covered his eyes and had him try to guess various smells.

My son Josh's strongest sense is vision, while his twin sisters is feeling. I'll write more about their gifts and how I'm helping them further develop them and use them in later blogs.

What gifts do you or your children have, and how are you further developing yours or their gifts?

Happy Holidays,

Melissa

Holiday "Ho YUM YUM" Crafty Dessert Triggers Creative Juices

2010-12-06T04:39:00.001-08:00

Creativity and imagination are the greatest strengths of a psychic. Below is a fun kid crafty dessert that can keep those creative juices flowing in your child.

First, you'll need about 5 to 10 soup sized bowls to put the ingredients in. Paper bowls works great!

Second, you'll need the ingredients to make the craft. Pre-made brownies (you are always free to make home made too!), preztel sticks, gummy bears, mini chocolates, candy canes, sprinkles, marshmellows, and a can of frosting. You can also get additional ingredients such as chocolate chip cookies, cup cakes, etc.

Next, put each ingredient in a separate bowl. Then put the bowls on the table where the kids will make their dessert craft.

Fourth, on each child's paper plate, put a scoop of frosting and one brownie. If your child doesn't like brownies, you can use a cookie, large marshmellow, or Rice Krispie treat instead.

Fifth, give each child a paper plate with the frosting and brownie on it, along with a plastic spoon.

Finally, let your children create any animal, creature, or anything they want using the delicious food ingredients. They can make a reindeer, a snowman, a spider and more! Then when the are finished, it's time to eat their yummy dessert.

Happy Holidays,

Melissa
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Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: My Child had an Out of Body Experience

2010-12-03T09:20:00.000-08:00

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: My Child had an Out of Body Experience: "The sounds of little girls sobbing could be heard by the edge of my bed. My eyes quickly opened. 'Madison, are you okay?' I whispered concer..."

My Child had an Out of Body Experience

2010-12-03T08:59:00.000-08:00

The sounds of little girls sobbing could be heard by the edge of my bed. My eyes quickly opened. "Madison, are you okay?" I whispered concerned.

"Mommy, I wasn't in the real world," Madison shared still whimpering.

"Honey, what do you mean you weren't in the real world?" I asked quietly, hoping not to wake Jake or Michael who were laying in the bed next to me.

"I was in a different world. A world that wasn't real," she said crying even harder. "Mommy, I was so scared."

I glanced at the clock. It was 4:00 am. I reached my arms around Madison's shivering body and guided it onto the bed, nestling her close to mine. As we laid there, I asked her if I was with her in the other world. She told me yes, but I was different. She couldn't find the words to describe how I was different and what the other world was like. I knew from my own personal experience how scary that feeling can be, leaving your physical body, the only thing your soul has ever truly been 100% part of in this life.

Madison had an out of body experience. Her sweet loving soul journeyed to a world most of us only imagine exists. She knew she left her body. She knew she wasn't in what she called 'the real world' any longer. Many people believe that you have to die to be able to release your soul from your physical body and then journey to another world. I believe its possible to do it when your brain and body reach a certain state during sleeping hours. It's a state that happens naturally, and at this point, isn't teachable. But when you reach that state, you'll find that the first few journeys out of your body are scary. But once you get the hang of it, it becomes an awakening personal souls adventure.

Have you or do you know anyone who has experienced an out of body experience? What was it like?

With love and happiness on your journey to spiritual awareness,

:) Melissa
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Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Heaven Is Closer Than You Think

2010-12-03T08:45:00.000-08:00

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Heaven Is Closer Than You Think: "Children have an ability to be more connected to the spiritual world (afterlife) than adults. Their innocent, untainted attitudes allow them..."

Heaven Is Closer Than You Think

2010-12-03T08:23:00.000-08:00

Children have an ability to be more connected to the spiritual world (afterlife) than adults. Their innocent, untainted attitudes allow them to see, hear, feel and discover things beyond human senses. What I've found though is adults disregard children's spiritual comments believing they are coming from pure imagination and ignorance. I, however, listen very closely to what my children share about the afterlife knowing they are messages to help me understand life after death.

This brings me to share the insight of my oldest son. Over the years, Jake has asked me why people can't see heaven when its all around us. He tells me that he knows others (spiritual beings) are around us. He can sense them. His mind is hard at work trying to figure out how to prove what he knows. Jake's words rang true in my heart. When I was eight years old, I would close my eyes and then quickly open them. I repeated these steps over and over and over again hoping to do it fast enough to be able to get a glimpse of the spiritual world. Like Jake I know there is spiritual life living and existing all around us. The gap between them and us is simply the speed of vibrational energy. Our souls are contained in a physical body. Theirs is not.

Listen to your children. They may just open your eyes to discover more about our souls destiny than you realize.

With love and happiness,

:) Melissa
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www.achievelifebalance.com

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Psychic Mom Fails At Planting Thought In Childrens...

2010-12-01T07:01:00.000-08:00

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Psychic Mom Fails At Planting Thought In Childrens...: "This morning, I hurried out of bed, ran down the stairs, and secretly snuck the Elf on the Shelf outside, placing the box carefully right in..."

Psychic Mom Fails At Planting Thought In Childrens Mind

2010-12-01T06:24:00.000-08:00

This morning, I hurried out of bed, ran down the stairs, and secretly snuck the Elf on the Shelf outside, placing the box carefully right in front of our front door. I then bolted back up stairs without a child knowing anything. Everything was ready to go. Now the only thing left was my children, who were eager the evening before for Jack (our Elf) to arrive. to find him.

A bite of cereal, a sip of orange juice, a few giggles, yet no mention of Jack. Thinking like a psychic, I began visualizing each one of my children walking over to the double olive green front doors, opening it up the left one, and cheerfully shouting, "The Elf on the Shelf is here!" A few minutes passed, and still there was no mention of Jack. I focused my mind on the words, "Jack, the Elf on the Shelf." I repeated them over and over and over again in my mind hoping one of my kids would pick up on my thoughts. We even practice doing this. I'll ask one of them to guess what I'm thinking--I always keep it to one word. Sometimes I have to give some clues, but there are those times when they just shout out the exact word that is in my mind. I find this technique works much better when they aren't put on the spot. For instance, the other day while I was working, I kept thinking I could use a hug. My little girl walked up to me and gave me the biggest hug. I asked her why she hugged me and she said, "I just thought you needed a hug." It was precious and priceless.

Minutes passed. My heart was racing. In the morning, we don't have the luxury of time. "We get our chocolate today!" Madison shouted. "Ugh," I thought to myself. They remembered the chocolate Advent Calendars, but not Jack; and my mind was only thinking about Jack.

Thinking like a mom, I began dropping hints. "Jack, Jack, Jack," I casually whispered as I walked by Jake. Jake didn't even flinch. So I decided to stroll by Madison again whispering, "Jack, Jack, Jack." "Jack, do you know where Jack is?" Madison cheerfully said. Progress was made, I thought. I waited for someone to respond. Tick tock, tick tock... minutes continued to pass. Then with a joyful smile, Madison looked at me and said, "Mama can I have my chocolate now?" Chocolate was the only thing on her mind.

It was now time for Plan C-Get my kids to the front door! Enthusiastically, I commented, "Did anyone notice the lights were left on all night across the street?" It was silent for a split second. Jake, Josh and Madisons minds were at work. Then, as soon as Michael was done chewing, he said, "They must have forgotten about them." My face turned pale with only a blank dumb-founded expression lingering. Nothing I did, thought or said penetrated into the thoughts and minds of my children (and husband). Finally, I guided Jake to the front door where Jack sat quietly on the otherside. But Jake never picked up on my thoughts, verbal clues, and even the energy of the Elf on the Shelf.

So Jack sits on his shelf in his elf box outside our front door waiting for someone to remember him. My next attempt will be to have my kids help me finish decorating the front of our house with lights. They then will find Jack. Laughter, joy, and cheering will fill every corner of my house for 24 days as Jack moves from room to room, watching and observing my children, and waiting patiently for one of them to find him.

Happy Holidays,

Melissa

Thanksgiving Day in Kentucky! Young Kids Attending Open Casket Wake

2010-11-26T05:32:00.001-08:00

Our Thanksgiving day at Daddy J's Kentucky farm, Michaels dad, started out pretty ordinary, or should I say traditional. We woke up, ate breakfast, got dressed and then began preparing for our turkey feast. In between, we filled our time with two-hand touch football, a bloody mary or two, and NFL football (Patriots won!). As the day was coming to an end, out of the blue someone brought up my brother-n-laws grandmother passing away two months prior. Not quite how I expected the day to end. The conversation wasn't about her per say, it was about who attended, where it was held, and who took care of my sister-n-laws children. She has three sweet physically active boys (7 year old, 5 year old, and almost 2 year old), but who doesn't, right. Surprisingly, my 7 and 5 year old nephews attended their great grandmother's open casket wake and said goodbye.

Going back in time one day earlier as we were driving to Kentucky, I thought about when my grandmother passed away if I'd take my children. My kids and I talk about ghosts, spirits, and deceased loved one's almost daily. I ask if they can feel spirits around them. Madison can. I ask if they ever see a spirit. Joshua can. I ask if they believe their deceased loved one's are around them guiding them. Jake knows they are. This is a normal part of our life. But discussing death and feeling spirits from my perspective is a very different experience than witnessing someone physically dead.

I'm not sure if I'll have my kids attend my grandmother's or, for that matter, anyone in my family's wake/funeral service. As a parent, and as a psychic mom, I want my children to learn about death and to develop their senses to experience life at an intangible level. But I also have to take a step back and realize their age and make sure they are psychologically and emotionally ready to handle witnessing a physical deceased body. The experience is completely different.

Love, Light and Laughter,

Melissa

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Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: The Soulmate Question

2010-11-23T08:07:00.000-08:00

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: The Soulmate Question: "Last night, as I laid in bed, I kept thinking about the complexity of having a spouse type love, and how so many people long to have what th..."

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Hello World! I'm a Medium (Psychic) Mom

2010-11-23T08:06:00.000-08:00

Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom: Hello World! I'm a Medium (Psychic) Mom: "This blog will share the daily life of what it's like to be a free-spirited, psychic mom who is married to a conservative southern husband r..."

The Soulmate Question

2010-11-23T05:30:00.001-08:00

Last night, as I laid in bed, I kept thinking about the complexity of having a spouse type love, and how so many people long to have what they call, “Their soulmate” or “The ONE” come into their life. Some have found it, while others still long to have it.

When I met my husband, Michael, it was love at second sight for me, first sight for him although he may say different. All of my life, I thought I’d instantly know the man I was going to marry as soon as I met him. I’m psychic! I knew and saw my kids before they were born. I knew I was going to have twin boys (Did I mention that I really don’t have twin boys, but I do have twins (boy/girl), yet everyone thinks I have twin boys). I thought for sure I would instantly know my husband because I had so many visions and dreams about him prior. My husband was going to be a business professional, tall (over 6 feet), dark haired, and handsome (sounds like every male, right). I knew he’d be in the medical field (now I’m thinking a business person who works in a hospital). I knew he wasn’t going to be from New England (this eliminated my boyfriend who dumped me). I knew I’d meet him randomly and wouldn’t be set-up on a date (say goodbye to the dating services). I knew I’d meet him in my late 20′s (waiting isn’t my greatest strength). And I knew he was going to be the one who would help make the greatest skeptic believe in my gift as a medium (yes, finally I’ll be able to be who I am). This narrowed it down to a good thousand or so men. My visions didn’t give me enough to really go off, so I thought I would just know!

There is a lot more that goes into getting a psychic gut feeling and vision, and then experiencing reality. First, in 1998 (the year I met Michael) I wasn’t looking to start a relationship. I had just moved to Chicago. I had been dumped by an off again, on again, boyfriend three months prior. And my grandfather had passed away 13 days earlier. I was in an emotional guarded state of mind; and I had an aura that was made of the finest brick material protecting me from getting emotionally wounded.

Second, I didn’t get any psychic knowing when I first met Michael that he was going to be my husband. I had met many potentials before. Did I mention that there truly isn’t just one soulmate type person someone can be happy with? There are many possible soulmates. Some that mesh with your personality more than others. And others who teach you many lessons in life. Every person that comes into your life is there to help you reach your potential! Some make it an easier journey, while others can give you a ride for your money.

Third, in all my visions of my husband, I never got that he would be a southern boy born and raised in Kentucky. Seriously, Kentucky. New York maybe. Atlanta was a posibility. Kentucky just never ever crossed my mind.

When I met Michael the second time, I knew! I saw us married with kids celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary. And I told him that night we’d get married. The New England Yankee part of me came out. I wasn’t afraid. And I knew. I trusted my gut instincts which are different from your emotional instincts. Emotional instincts are when you know this one person can make you feel better. It’s like taking a bite of a triple layer devils food cake. This person makes you happy short-term. But long-term are they really good for your overall wellbeing?

When Michael and I met the second time, I was able to connect the dots. The signs were there... his mother was going to name him Melissa if he were a girl. He had dated a Melissa prior to me. He was working for a company that was headquartered in Atlanta--the city I had just relocated from. And I saw us in the future. Finally, I knew. I had hoped before. And had dated men who resembled Michael in looks, but not character. I had dated men who filled a short-term void, but in my heart, soul, and gut, I knew would never be a perfect mate.

We all can have a soul type love relationship. Trust your gut, and not your emotional instincts.

Love for life! and Love for all!

Melissa