Ask Different Questions

     With four planets in retrograde during the month of April, Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Pluto, their backward energies gave us all much-needed time to re-edit our lives. I used this re-evaluating energy to review the many podcast interviews that I have done with radio and TV hosts over the past fourteen years; as I will be adding them to my website. It was a wonderful trip down memory lane and just as one might watch old home movies that capture a certain moment, these snippets in time gave me a chance to see the arc of my growth as a guest.
 
     I noted that somethings were very different; my mode of dress, my hairstyles, and my nervous self-aware manner. While watching some of those early clips, I was so anxious about sharing just the ‘right’ answers that my stilted delivery made me seem as I was not fully present. Trying so hard to be an authority in my field, I had not realized that all I needed to do was to open-up and allow the information to flow out of me, rather than trying to be word-perfect and exacting. As the years rolled by and the numbers of interviews increased, I could see such a marked difference in my comfort level as a speaker. Over time, I had become quite used to answering the similar, predictable questions that many of the hosts asked.
 
     Yet this week, I was delighted to be taken out of my comfort zone when I was asked to be interviewed by a wonderful Australian gentleman by the name of Simon Drew, who has a podcast that he has entitled, “Searching for Good”. During our time together, he did something very different, he simply chose to ask different questions. Rather than starting off our interview by asking me to speak about my titles, certifications and accomplishments i.e my background/bio, being a Reiki Master/Teacher, an Author, Writer and Radio Host, his first question was, “What is your mission?”
     Asking someone their mission gets them to take a deeper look at the underlying current beneath all aspects of their lives: what motivates them and why they do what they do. In some ways, our mission is a non-negotiable creed or force that directs our life, regardless of what happens and regardless of what we choose to do with our lives. This one was easy for me as ever since my angelic Walk-In experience, I have been crystal clear that I am here to be of service to humanity by helping others to live from their Divine eternal natures and helping them to have the courage to creatively pursue and live their passion.
      Expecting for this young man to launch into questions about my books and services, he simply asked, “What scares me?” I was like a deer caught in the headlights, as I scrambled for an answer. My first response was that knowing that I am a child of God and protected, guided and provided for in every moment, my initial answer was nothing. But, I quickly answered that if I was to be completely honest, what I am most fearful of is being without my Twin-Flame Pete if he should cross over before me. (Now there may be a possibility that I cross over before him or we will both contract to cross together.) Each of these scenarios is Divinely orchestrated, but in my human heart, it is inconceivable how I will be able to go on without him.
     Trying to compose myself, the interesting and unusual questions kept coming.
“Is there anything that I wish that I had been taught as a child, rather than learned by myself?” As a girl growing up in the 50’s and 60’s, I was taught to be acquiescent, compliant and to put my desires last, as the dreams of my brothers were the priority. And I wished that I had been taught to honor and respect my gifts as a writer and encouraged to live my dreams. But the angel who is in the body, Angel Ariel, knows that we learn our best lessons in contrast. And by not being supported, it encouraged me to find my voice, to empower me that I too was worthy and deserving of being recognized, and it fueled my courage in pursuing my dreams even more. This question made me realize that by not having my dreams supported, it built great resilience and formed my determined, resolute character to believe in myself.
 
Who would I like to have a conversation with who has crossed over?
     Great question! I took a deep breath and answered that I would most like to spend time with Jesus’s most important disciple, the profoundly wise Mary Magdalene; as so much of the world’s ills stem from the suppressing of the Divine feminine and patriarchal dominance. I would love to discuss, her wisdom in the Gospels According to Mary Magdalene, which the Church conveniently left of out of the Bible and her being vilified as a whore.
      I added that in my telepathic conversations that I have had with Mary, she was never concerned with being called a prostitute, as she knew that just as Jesus had been persecuted for shining his light as the Divine Masculine, she was the symbol and light for the Divine Feminine and she was also persecuted for the part that she was asked to play. She shared with me, “It is often the most persecuted of souls who are the strongest and come back to play contrasting roles on Earth to shine their light to awaken others. Mary said that she played this role, and though difficult, there is no greater path in life than to follow the bidding of God’s will.”
 
And I loved this question, “What is your favorite book and why?
     I chose “Walden: A life in the Woods” by Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau abandoned society in 1845 built himself a home on Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts where he lived for two years. He said that he learned from the experiment that if one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams, and they endeavor to live the life which they have imagined, they will meet with success in unexpected ways.” He implored us to live in congruence with nature, instead of chasing money, fame, and material possessions. All native cultures and tribes who thrived and prospered knew how to live with the rhythms of Mother Earth. Probably his most famous quote is “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” 
 
     It was only after our interview that I had learned that by having been asked very different questions, I was able to discover new facets about myself. The Posse of Angels is reminding us that the answers in life are easy, it is the questions that are difficult. And they are explaining that if we are enlightened to be asking the questions in the first place, it means that the answers have already been seeded within the wisdom that God placed in our soul.
      If we keep asking the same questions, we will never grow, be challenged and never open doorways to experience different answers. By having the courage to go off the beaten track, and having a genuine, invested interest in delving deeper into what makes his guests tick, this charming, Aussie fellow unearthed a hidden treasure trove of riches into the unique and singular driving force underneath his guest’s accomplishments.
     Have a listen to my complete interview with Simon Drew in the link below, to discover what other revealing questions he asked. And in your quiet time of reflection, pose these very same revealing and well thought-out questions to yourself; and you just might be amazed at what you find out about you.
 
Love and Angel Blessings.
Candy
Claire Candy Hough
Author of “I Am an Angelic Walk-In"
“One True Home-Behind the Veil of Forgetfulness” and
‘Angels of Faith’
 Reiki Master/Teacher // Angel Practitioner
International Radio Host // CEO of Angel Healing House
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Invest in Your Dreams, Invest in Life

     

I recently returned from my Dad’s graveside; as it was the one year anniversary of his passing and the unveiling of his headstone. After prayers were recited, there were many who shared their remembrances of my father. Although the stories were quite different, it was very easy to see that the theme of each person’s recollection was that my Dad invested in life. Yes, he was a shrewd business man and made profitable investments, but none were more precious to him than the investments he made in his dreams and other people.        He defied conventional wisdom of rational thinking and logic, and was fearless when it came to living the life of his imagination. As a poor boy born during the depression, he grew up in the depressed area of the South Bronx in New York City, and yet, his dreams were not restricted and limited by its confined concrete boundaries. Contrary to the asphalt and cement of his physical world, he dreamed of wide open spaces in nature, and visualized one day owning oceanfront property. Fearlessly holding that vision, he became a lawyer and began helping others to invest in real estate. It was through these connections that he synchronistically met a gentleman who suggested that since ocean front property was prohibitively expensive in America that he should investigate land in Australia. This lead him to buying his ocean front farm back in the 60’s and realizing his dream of living by the ocean.        When I view the arc from my Dad’s humble beginnings, to the fulfillment of his dreams, I can clearly see that what made them eventually manifest was his focus in believing in his hearts longings, and passionately and enthusiastically fueling those energies and keeping them alive. He expressed the importance of fueling our dreams in a poem that he wrote: Don’t let your heart fall apart at the seams Don’t ever let the world ever dampen your dreams Don’t ever believe that evil succeeds Don’t ever succumb to nefarious deeds Don’t let the media plunder your hopes Or conventional wisdom tie your ideals in ropes Don’t sell your conscience for brass or a bone Don’t ever think that you are truly alone Bolster your Spirit-follow your star And God will be with you wherever you are. By Leonard Milgraum        Along the path to fulfilling his dreams, nothing was more important to my father than his investiture in other people. The legacy he left was truly astounding as whoever came across his path, was left much richer as they were mystically touched by his magical energies. He was truly happy to be of service by lifting people’s spirits, encouraging them to follow their dreams, and bolstering their faith in themselves. He transformed people’s lives with his kindness, his generosity and his deep love and concern for their welfare. When praised, my Dad’s humble nature never took credit for his actions; always giving deference to that higher Source as he shared that he was merely the servant of God, doing His bidding, not his own.        My Dad invested in the knowledge that we are all instruments of God and that we can choose to be Masters of creating a Heaven on Earth by emphasizing the positive. We can choose to focus on the stars when we are in the dark, and to bless the rain when there is no sun; for it’s the life force of water that quenches our thirst and brings sustenance to all living things.        In this excerpt from another of his poems, he shares that we all can choose what attitudes and perceptions we will invest in and bring to our journey in life. The last line is even more prophetic than ever, now that he has crossed over, as it states that we are all here for such a short amount of time. Courageously face disappointment Laugh every trouble away Using your smile as an ointment With your will, you can brighten each day Some fear night’s darkness and shiver Some look for stars of all kind Depend on yourself to deliver And the positive frame of your mind Remember it’s all in your power Don’t let others’ actions be king Search for the sweet and sidestep the sour Make your spirit control everything We all know how quickly it’s over Let’s brighten this moment somehow See not the weed, but the clover Infused with the beauty of now. By Leonard Milgraum        Each of us can leave behind a remarkable inheritance that goes way beyond any measure of monetary wealth. We do this by sharing and investing in our Divine spark within, putting all our focus and attention on love and standing in our most authentic radiant light. By doing so, our light becomes so intense and immense that it shines on others and it encourages them to do the same. Thank you Dad for bringing out the radiant light in all those you touched. Love and Angel Blessings. Candy Claire Candy Hough Author of “I Am an Angelic Walk-In" “One True Home-Behind the Veil of Forgetfulness” and ‘Angels of Faith’  Reiki Master/Teacher // Angel Practitioner International Radio Host // CEO of Angel Healing House PH: 831.277.3716 SKYPE: candy.hough candy@angelhealinghouse.com www.angelhealinghouse.com   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/angel-healing-house https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelhealinghouse www.facebook.com/angelhealinghouse https://twitter.com/angelhealing https://www.youtube.com/user/angelhealinghouse/videos

The Winner is-A World of Kindness

With the Academy awards now come and gone, The Posse of Angels and I were thrilled at several of the nominated films and performances. We took note that last year’s crop of movies had wonderful shared themes running through them of acceptance, tolerance and inclusion; which are the recipe for a kinder, gentler world.      The film “Hidden Figures” told the story of three mathematical geniuses. African American women, who worked for Nasa in the 1950’s and helped put the first man into space, yet were not allowed to use ‘white’ bathrooms nor drink out of the same coffee urns as their white colleagues.       “Loving” was the story of an inter-racial couple in the 50’s, Richard and Mildred Loving who broke the law in Virginia when they married and were imprisoned and made to leave their families and the state. They fought the injustice all the way to the Supreme Court which eventually ruled that marriage is an inherent right for all to determine who they wish to marry regardless of race, religion, culture or creed.      The extraordinary film “Moonlight” which won best picture, tells the timeless story of human connection and finding oneself, under extremely harsh circumstances. The film chronicles the life of a young black man struggling to find his place in the world surrounded by rough Miami neighborhoods and growing up with a crack addicted mother.       And the wonderful Australia film “Lion”, about a five-year-old Indian boy who gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia, and years later, he sets out to find his lost family.      In each one of these movies, there was someone who dared to defy and challenge the conventional mores of the times and took a stand to do the right thing, the humane thing by showing kindness and compassion.       This theme of kindness was not only highlighted in the films, but real life reflected the films themes of unity and tolerance by many in the Dolby Theater wearing bright blue ribbons. These very noticeable ribbons were worn to build awareness and show support for the American Civil Liberties Union, and its untiring fight for basic human rights. Since 1920, the ACLU has offered tireless, nonpartisan commitment to protecting individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the constitution and U.S. Law. It has been very much in the forefront of recent news with the banning of refugees from seven Muslim-majority nations and by tirelessly fighting for LGBTQ equality.       This symbol of solidarity with the ACLU acknowledged those in the courts, legislatures and everyday individuals in our communities who wish to have a kinder more inclusive world and to ensure that our precious freedoms and values are preserved.       Like water quenching the thirst of a dying plant, these stirring, inspiring images and stories left many with a feeling of being nourished and fed by a message that touched deep within their souls. Perhaps, it was because each of these films was based on a true story. And if one person can take a stand for what is right and good in this world, then this reflects on how each and every one of us can make a difference in our worlds.      When it comes to practicing kindness, The Posse of Angels recently gave me a big reminder of how important it is to be not only kind and respectful to others, but to be kind to ourselves.        On a recent trip to Australia, I was strolling the beautiful oceanside town of Albany, Western Australia when I came across a homewares and clothing store down by the water. Walking into this beautiful shop, I saw a striking young woman, about 5ft 8in with beautiful long red hair. Greeting me cordially, I browsed the racks and chose a dress to try on in the fitting room. As there was no mirror in the change room, I stepped outside the curtain to view myself in the full-length mirror. As I was looking at myself in rather an uncertain way, the young woman said, “What is it that you are uncertain about the dress?” I immediately launched into an explanation of how I liked the color, but I usually did not wear cap sleeves as sleeveless dresses gave the impression of giving me more height. I continued that the neckline was very high and that I only wore V-neck or scoop necklines and that it was a much longer length then I was used to for my shape. Listening intently to my many criticisms, the sales woman, Jocelyn, nodded and then replied, “I’d like to tell you what happened this morning. When I came to work today, my boss handed me a pair of white pants and told me that I had to wear them all day. Before today, I have never worn white pants as I feel that white makes my rear end look big.” I could not believe what she was saying as she might have been a size 4 or a size 6. She continued, “As I am always telling my customers to take a risk and get out of their comfort zone, I put on the white pants and felt so self-conscious for the first two hours. Yet, after a while, I began to see how flattering they were and now that it is the end of the day, I feel comfortable and beautiful in them.      Still eyeing myself in the dress, Jocelyn said, “Can I tell you the first thing that I noticed about you when you entered the store?” and I said yes please I’d like to know. She then said, “The first thing I saw was not your height nor your body shape, it was your beaming face and your beautiful smile.”      We each have the capacity to choose kindness in our lives and if we can start with being kind to ourselves, then we will be more likely to be kind to others, and experience a world full of kindness. Love and Angel Blessings. Candy Claire Candy Hough Author of “I Am an Angelic Walk-In" “One True Home-Behind the Veil of Forgetfulness” and ‘Angels of Faith’  Reiki Master/Teacher // Angel Practitioner International Radio Host // CEO of Angel Healing House PH: 831.277.3716 SKYPE: candy.hough candy@angelhealinghouse.com www.angelhealinghouse.com http://www.blogtalkradio.com/angel-healing-house https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelhealinghouse www.facebook.com/angelhealinghouse https://twitter.com/angelhealing https://www.youtube.com/user/angelhealinghouse/videos