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Finding Inspiration
Hello all today I thought I would talk about inspiration.
As a writer, inspiration is a big part of the creative process when you write, you need something to be inspired by whether a person, subject or an occurrence in your life that just inspires you.
But what if none of these things are present how do you find that inspiration to keeps the creative juices flowing?
How do you get inspired?
What motivates you to keep you going so that creative energy doesn't stop and goes where you want it to go?
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Inspiration is an essential part for all of us whether writer, artist, whatever field you are in, you need something to inspire you.
Feel free to leave me a comment below and tell me what inspires you.
My inspirations are things in my daily life that happen and I think oooh actually I could use that and turn it into something awesome and inspiration can come when I am out and about, in bed, watching a movie or just being quiet and sometimes in the shower which proves my next point you never know where your next piece of inspiration will come from and when it will come. :)
Lady Isra finds her inspiration through spending time in nature in the forest where she lives.
You read more about Lady Isra in Her Blackened Soul. Get your copy of it here.
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
USA: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1504...
Kindle/ Ebook: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
You can also find my book on the new website where I will be posting blogs as well as updates on http://www.israsravenheartauthor.com/
Feel free to follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/israsravenheart and the facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author... to not miss any updates ;)
Until next time, Isra xx
As a writer, inspiration is a big part of the creative process when you write, you need something to be inspired by whether a person, subject or an occurrence in your life that just inspires you.
But what if none of these things are present how do you find that inspiration to keeps the creative juices flowing?
How do you get inspired?
What motivates you to keep you going so that creative energy doesn't stop and goes where you want it to go?
#
Inspiration is an essential part for all of us whether writer, artist, whatever field you are in, you need something to inspire you.
Feel free to leave me a comment below and tell me what inspires you.
My inspirations are things in my daily life that happen and I think oooh actually I could use that and turn it into something awesome and inspiration can come when I am out and about, in bed, watching a movie or just being quiet and sometimes in the shower which proves my next point you never know where your next piece of inspiration will come from and when it will come. :)
Lady Isra finds her inspiration through spending time in nature in the forest where she lives.
You read more about Lady Isra in Her Blackened Soul. Get your copy of it here.
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
USA: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1504...
Kindle/ Ebook: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
You can also find my book on the new website where I will be posting blogs as well as updates on http://www.israsravenheartauthor.com/
Feel free to follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/israsravenheart and the facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author... to not miss any updates ;)
Until next time, Isra xx
Her Blackened Soul Pre Order on Amazon Kindle
Today is the day.
I have listed "Her Blackened Soul" for pre order on Amazon Kindle. Now this was quite a lengthy process and I'm not the most tech savvy so it took a couple of cups of coffee in order to get through the process, but after a file conversion, an edit and three more edits and interior reviews, I am happy to say it is in motion.
I have set the date for 25th March, I feel this is plenty of time and in alignment with what I had already planned for it. I did want a Spring release so this works out so nicely.
I just want to say a big thank you for all of you who either follow, comment or like my work or posts here on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter as it means a great deal to me and believe it or not, a small comment or follow can make the world of difference to a new author.
I thought I would give you a quick insight about "Her Blackened Soul", for those of you, who don't know what it is about.
"Welcome to the rich and fantastically, vivid world of Lady Isra. A witch who has turned her back on everything good and switched to the dark side although the darker she goes, the more Lady Isra grows in power.
Along her journey, Isra meets some magickally inclined friends who help advise and guide her on her dark path including Astrid the raven, Romeo the snake and Kane the warrior, who is able to see her despite her cloaking spell on the human world.
“Her Blackened Soul” is a dark fantasy tale of power, darkness and magick featuring a beautifully executed revenge and also love."
So that's the brief blurb of the story. I will update more soon as this exciting journey continues, thank you all again.
Isra xxx
I have listed "Her Blackened Soul" for pre order on Amazon Kindle. Now this was quite a lengthy process and I'm not the most tech savvy so it took a couple of cups of coffee in order to get through the process, but after a file conversion, an edit and three more edits and interior reviews, I am happy to say it is in motion.
I have set the date for 25th March, I feel this is plenty of time and in alignment with what I had already planned for it. I did want a Spring release so this works out so nicely.
I just want to say a big thank you for all of you who either follow, comment or like my work or posts here on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter as it means a great deal to me and believe it or not, a small comment or follow can make the world of difference to a new author.
I thought I would give you a quick insight about "Her Blackened Soul", for those of you, who don't know what it is about.
"Welcome to the rich and fantastically, vivid world of Lady Isra. A witch who has turned her back on everything good and switched to the dark side although the darker she goes, the more Lady Isra grows in power.
Along her journey, Isra meets some magickally inclined friends who help advise and guide her on her dark path including Astrid the raven, Romeo the snake and Kane the warrior, who is able to see her despite her cloaking spell on the human world.
“Her Blackened Soul” is a dark fantasy tale of power, darkness and magick featuring a beautifully executed revenge and also love."
So that's the brief blurb of the story. I will update more soon as this exciting journey continues, thank you all again.
Isra xxx
"Her Blackened Soul" New Format
Hello all, I just wanted to touch base with you. I was having some issues with my book and the way it looked so I decided to have a professional formatter format the manuscript for me!
I spoke to my cover designer and friend Johannus Steger about this and he suggested the contact and set it all up between me and the manuscript formatter, I sent it to her and it was done very fast.
I am simply thrilled with what this lady has done and I have so much more confidence in it now than I did before, it is not only neater but on a whole is a much better piece of work and there was so many extras I was not expecting! It is so much clearer to read now, has a real edgy look to it and all in all I am very happy. Angelique Anderson, did a fantastic job on it and all within a day, absolutely amazing. My favourite part is the little daggers on the chapter headings, simply mesmerizing!
So with this new addition to it, I have made all the changes on Createspace and Amazon and doing the kindle version now as we speak so within a day or two, it should be back up online for purchase. This is very exciting and I will update you all again when it is up, this does of course mean a new giveaway as it is a NEW edition :)
Until next time, Isra xxx
I spoke to my cover designer and friend Johannus Steger about this and he suggested the contact and set it all up between me and the manuscript formatter, I sent it to her and it was done very fast.
I am simply thrilled with what this lady has done and I have so much more confidence in it now than I did before, it is not only neater but on a whole is a much better piece of work and there was so many extras I was not expecting! It is so much clearer to read now, has a real edgy look to it and all in all I am very happy. Angelique Anderson, did a fantastic job on it and all within a day, absolutely amazing. My favourite part is the little daggers on the chapter headings, simply mesmerizing!
So with this new addition to it, I have made all the changes on Createspace and Amazon and doing the kindle version now as we speak so within a day or two, it should be back up online for purchase. This is very exciting and I will update you all again when it is up, this does of course mean a new giveaway as it is a NEW edition :)
Until next time, Isra xxx
"Her Blackened Soul" Giveaway for April/ Updates
Hello everyone. I hope the weather is lovely for you, it is lovely and bright here.
Okay so today I wanted to let you know about my latest giveaway for “Her Blackened Soul” as you may or may not know it has recently had a manuscript format and is now being brought to you in a much neater format complete with an edgier look which I feel fully compliments the work.
I had a lovely lady do the format for me, her name is Angelique Anderson and is a fellow author as well as her manuscript formatting work she does for other authors, so give her a follow or have a look at her work, thank you.
http://www.amazon.com/Angelique-S.-An...
~ The giveaway ~
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
The giveaway becomes open for entries on 24th April 2016, I know that's a few days away but I just wanted to give you guys the heads up on this. Now this giveaway is UK and Europe only but I will do a separate one for US, Austraila and New Zealand and other places at another time. I am going to focus giveaways in certain locations and change them around often so every one in
he world has a chance to enjoy my work!
And just in case you don't know me or my work, here is a bit of inside information about “Her Blackened Soul”
“Her Blackened Soul” is a dark fantasy tale of power, darkness and magick featuring a beautifully executed revenge and also love. It is the perfect novel for anyone interested in witches, witchcraft, horror and fantasy!
Welcome to the rich and fantastically, vivid world of Lady Isra. A witch who has turned her back on everything good and switched to the dark side although the darker she goes, the more Lady Isra grows in power.
Along her journey, Isra meets some magickally inclined friends along her dark path including Astrid the raven, Romeo the snake and Kane the warrior, who is able to see her despite her cloaking spell on the human world.
"Her Blackened Soul" now available in paperback on Amazon and also on Kindle, you can check it yourself by clicking on the links below :)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
http://www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-S...
http://www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-S...
I am also on Twitter https://twitter.com/israsravenheart
And facebook, feel free to look me up on those ones below :)
https://www.facebook.com/Author-Isra-...
https://www.facebook.com/Isra-Sravenh...
Well I've got a free day today so I am going to work on the sequel that I have been neglecting, which I hope to bring to you all soon, until next time.
Isra xxx
Okay so today I wanted to let you know about my latest giveaway for “Her Blackened Soul” as you may or may not know it has recently had a manuscript format and is now being brought to you in a much neater format complete with an edgier look which I feel fully compliments the work.
I had a lovely lady do the format for me, her name is Angelique Anderson and is a fellow author as well as her manuscript formatting work she does for other authors, so give her a follow or have a look at her work, thank you.
http://www.amazon.com/Angelique-S.-An...
~ The giveaway ~
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
The giveaway becomes open for entries on 24th April 2016, I know that's a few days away but I just wanted to give you guys the heads up on this. Now this giveaway is UK and Europe only but I will do a separate one for US, Austraila and New Zealand and other places at another time. I am going to focus giveaways in certain locations and change them around often so every one in
he world has a chance to enjoy my work!
And just in case you don't know me or my work, here is a bit of inside information about “Her Blackened Soul”
“Her Blackened Soul” is a dark fantasy tale of power, darkness and magick featuring a beautifully executed revenge and also love. It is the perfect novel for anyone interested in witches, witchcraft, horror and fantasy!
Welcome to the rich and fantastically, vivid world of Lady Isra. A witch who has turned her back on everything good and switched to the dark side although the darker she goes, the more Lady Isra grows in power.
Along her journey, Isra meets some magickally inclined friends along her dark path including Astrid the raven, Romeo the snake and Kane the warrior, who is able to see her despite her cloaking spell on the human world.
"Her Blackened Soul" now available in paperback on Amazon and also on Kindle, you can check it yourself by clicking on the links below :)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened...
http://www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-S...
http://www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-S...
I am also on Twitter https://twitter.com/israsravenheart
And facebook, feel free to look me up on those ones below :)
https://www.facebook.com/Author-Isra-...
https://www.facebook.com/Isra-Sravenh...
Well I've got a free day today so I am going to work on the sequel that I have been neglecting, which I hope to bring to you all soon, until next time.
Isra xxx
Mercury Retrograde, What is it all about?
Hello everyone, Isra here. You may have heard me mention the Mercury Retrograde in my last post and I imagine some of you are wondering what this phenomenon is. Well I'm going to tell you.
Mercury Retrograde is the name for when the planet Mercury actually goes back, into retrograde instead of forward, and this can be quite an auspicious time as we can sit back, review and think on some things we have done and also complete things we have unfinished.
Now there are some pitfalls, Mercury dominates communication as well as other elements, so don't make big decisions, don't start new projects, don't sign contracts, don't enter into a new relationship or partnership are just some of the things to avoid when Mercury is in Retrograde.
Of course that doesn't mean you should hide under the duvet for this entire time as you could be missing out on something really awesome! Let me explain. The Mercury Retrograde lasts for about three weeks, it started on April 23rd when Mercury entered the shadow, this time and will go back to it's direct state on 22nd May so during this time we can sit back and reflect and work on with our current projects that we have started, note, do not start anything new during Mercury going Retrograde.
Many aspects of our past will return during this time and I am feeling strong past life connections, centred around romantic relationships, relationships that were started around this time or just before, will likely end before the Retrograde is over. Past lovers may return and we may be forced to think about and reflect on what we really want, for ourselves in our lives! Mercury is all about the three R's, so review, reflect and rethink is the key to getting the best out of this time. Now many astrologers and witches, say don't do spells or ask for new things during this period but I say it is a powerful time to bring about what you want the most, so while asking for new things is definitely out for this one, it is okay to perform spells for other things at this time, such as prosperity, rekindling an old romance, protection spells for yourself and the home, maybe even your business and also healing because truthfully, this is a powerful and most magickal time, so don't waste it.
Well I hope that gave you some insight into what Mercury Retrograde is all about. I have been involved in the paranormal as well as the witchcraft world and spirituality for long as I can remember so naturally I need to know about what the planets are doing as well.
Until next time, take care of yourselves and have fun out there! Isra xxx
Mercury Retrograde is the name for when the planet Mercury actually goes back, into retrograde instead of forward, and this can be quite an auspicious time as we can sit back, review and think on some things we have done and also complete things we have unfinished.
Now there are some pitfalls, Mercury dominates communication as well as other elements, so don't make big decisions, don't start new projects, don't sign contracts, don't enter into a new relationship or partnership are just some of the things to avoid when Mercury is in Retrograde.
Of course that doesn't mean you should hide under the duvet for this entire time as you could be missing out on something really awesome! Let me explain. The Mercury Retrograde lasts for about three weeks, it started on April 23rd when Mercury entered the shadow, this time and will go back to it's direct state on 22nd May so during this time we can sit back and reflect and work on with our current projects that we have started, note, do not start anything new during Mercury going Retrograde.
Many aspects of our past will return during this time and I am feeling strong past life connections, centred around romantic relationships, relationships that were started around this time or just before, will likely end before the Retrograde is over. Past lovers may return and we may be forced to think about and reflect on what we really want, for ourselves in our lives! Mercury is all about the three R's, so review, reflect and rethink is the key to getting the best out of this time. Now many astrologers and witches, say don't do spells or ask for new things during this period but I say it is a powerful time to bring about what you want the most, so while asking for new things is definitely out for this one, it is okay to perform spells for other things at this time, such as prosperity, rekindling an old romance, protection spells for yourself and the home, maybe even your business and also healing because truthfully, this is a powerful and most magickal time, so don't waste it.
Well I hope that gave you some insight into what Mercury Retrograde is all about. I have been involved in the paranormal as well as the witchcraft world and spirituality for long as I can remember so naturally I need to know about what the planets are doing as well.
Until next time, take care of yourselves and have fun out there! Isra xxx
Amazon Giveaway for "Her Blackened Soul" now LIVE
Hello my lovelies, I have now launched an Amazon Give-away for my book, "Her Blackened Soul"
It is a very last minute thing but I am willing to give everything a go and since Amazon is where my book is being sold I thought why not!
This is strictly for USA and Canada only on this occasion but feel free to check it out here!
https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/bd61baf...
There will be 2 winners of the Paperback version of "Her Blackened Soul" up for grabs in this spectacular giveaway I have set up with Amazon!
If you don't know about "Her Blackened Soul" here is the outline of the story!
“Her Blackened Soul” is a dark fantasy tale of power, darkness and magick featuring a beautifully executed revenge and also love. It is the perfect novel for anyone interested in witches, witchcraft, horror and fantasy!
It is now being brought to you in a much edgier format with a beautiful cover to tantalise your senses and much more as you involve yourself in the mesmerizing world of the witch who is living on the dark side. ;)
Welcome to the rich and fantastically, vivid world of Lady Isra. A witch who has turned her back on everything good and switched to the dark side although the darker she goes, the more Lady Isra grows in power.
Along her journey, Isra meets some magickally inclined friends along her dark path including Astrid the raven, Romeo the snake and Kane the warrior, who is able to see her despite her cloaking spell on the human world.
"Her Blackened Soul" now available in paperback on Amazon and also on Kindle, you can check it yourself by clicking on the links below :)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackene...
www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened-Soul-I...
www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-Soul-Isr...
www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-Soul-Isr...
I really look forward to the ending of this give away and cannot wait to do more like this!
Until next time, stay true. Isra xxx
It is a very last minute thing but I am willing to give everything a go and since Amazon is where my book is being sold I thought why not!
This is strictly for USA and Canada only on this occasion but feel free to check it out here!
https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/bd61baf...
There will be 2 winners of the Paperback version of "Her Blackened Soul" up for grabs in this spectacular giveaway I have set up with Amazon!
If you don't know about "Her Blackened Soul" here is the outline of the story!
“Her Blackened Soul” is a dark fantasy tale of power, darkness and magick featuring a beautifully executed revenge and also love. It is the perfect novel for anyone interested in witches, witchcraft, horror and fantasy!
It is now being brought to you in a much edgier format with a beautiful cover to tantalise your senses and much more as you involve yourself in the mesmerizing world of the witch who is living on the dark side. ;)
Welcome to the rich and fantastically, vivid world of Lady Isra. A witch who has turned her back on everything good and switched to the dark side although the darker she goes, the more Lady Isra grows in power.
Along her journey, Isra meets some magickally inclined friends along her dark path including Astrid the raven, Romeo the snake and Kane the warrior, who is able to see her despite her cloaking spell on the human world.
"Her Blackened Soul" now available in paperback on Amazon and also on Kindle, you can check it yourself by clicking on the links below :)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackene...
www.amazon.co.uk/Her-Blackened-Soul-I...
www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-Soul-Isr...
www.amazon.com/Her-Blackened-Soul-Isr...
I really look forward to the ending of this give away and cannot wait to do more like this!
Until next time, stay true. Isra xxx
End of June Updates, Plans for the Upcoming Months,
Hello everyone, Isra here, I apologise for my absence in recent weeks. I have been very unwell and also had to take a break from things following an MRI scan at the hospital as I had a bad reaction to the contrast agent they gave me for the scan. I won't go into detail about my health issues as I don't want to bore you all but I hope it will all be cleared up soon, following results from the scan.
So as you can imagine, not much has been done, so no writing, I've barely had the energy for social media and I've had to rest, which for someone who is active with my hands, wasn't easy to do. The good news is I am a lot better and I am looking into starting up my writing again.
I am currently sat looking at my ideas book, which recently has a new addition as I want to do a prequel to "Her Blackened Soul" which will feature three of the main characters and focus on Isra's life before the dark. This is still a very rough idea but I expect work to start on it after I have finished the third book in the series, so this would likely be a year or two away yet, but it never hurts to plan ahead.
Book two is halfway written, so I am not far away from this goal. I would prefer the third book in the series to be written before I attempt the prequel as I want it to keep it as true to the story as possible, rather than going back and re adding and re writing, writing things out by starting before.
I am planning another giveaway for July, this will be on Goodreads... so keep an eye out for that.
I also want to do another psychic forecast but as yet haven't had the time or energy, however I will get this done before August.
I just wanted to give a quick shout out to K Caffee, she has been shouting out my book on twitter but as yet I haven't had a chance to reply or thank her for the tweets as I have been so unwell, but here is her twitter account should you wish to check her out. https://twitter.com/PukahWorks
Well that's all from me for now. I hope to update you all soon!
Love and Light, Isra xxx
So as you can imagine, not much has been done, so no writing, I've barely had the energy for social media and I've had to rest, which for someone who is active with my hands, wasn't easy to do. The good news is I am a lot better and I am looking into starting up my writing again.
I am currently sat looking at my ideas book, which recently has a new addition as I want to do a prequel to "Her Blackened Soul" which will feature three of the main characters and focus on Isra's life before the dark. This is still a very rough idea but I expect work to start on it after I have finished the third book in the series, so this would likely be a year or two away yet, but it never hurts to plan ahead.
Book two is halfway written, so I am not far away from this goal. I would prefer the third book in the series to be written before I attempt the prequel as I want it to keep it as true to the story as possible, rather than going back and re adding and re writing, writing things out by starting before.
I am planning another giveaway for July, this will be on Goodreads... so keep an eye out for that.
I also want to do another psychic forecast but as yet haven't had the time or energy, however I will get this done before August.
I just wanted to give a quick shout out to K Caffee, she has been shouting out my book on twitter but as yet I haven't had a chance to reply or thank her for the tweets as I have been so unwell, but here is her twitter account should you wish to check her out. https://twitter.com/PukahWorks
Well that's all from me for now. I hope to update you all soon!
Love and Light, Isra xxx
How to Stay Positive when it Gets Rough!
Hello everyone, Isra here I've had a couple of pretty rough days, jam
packed with dishonesty, deceit and betrayal and it has made me think, how can you stay positive when you're in the middle of a storm? So that has inspired today's post.
We all get days where we want to throw in the towel and just give up and sometimes we get to the point where we actually do give up and lose hope for a while, but what if you're not at that point yet and you just want something so that you can hang in there? What can you do?
1. Talk to trusted friends. This is immensely important, only share with those who you trust.
2. Meditate, find some calming music and get your fix of inner peace and relaxation. It is proven that just five minutes of meditation can help soothe the mind, relax the body and soothe the soul so this should be on your list.
3. Take a step back from everything, emails, social media, switch the phone on silent, turn the doorbell off. Take a break from the world and relax.
4. Focus on what makes happy, this is a given, find the things that you enjoy and make them your sole focus and ideal distraction.
5. Stay busy, this one is crucial. Find that to do list, get on with things you've been putting off doing and stay busy. Whether it's writing, reading, cleaning around the house or seeing a friend or taking up a new hobby or learning a new skill, do it.
6. Think and feel positively about the people, situation, that has made you feel so negative and rubbish about yourself. Positive affirmations can help here, just saying a few words for example, “I hope and believe with all my heart that this will turn out okay for everyone involved.” Can make a world of difference! Don't dwell on it, this is when problems really do come out of nowhere and most of the time what we think and what is going on when it comes to a storm of emotions, are two different things. Don't try to communicate or deal with the people, situation involved, unless it is something that is deeply serious that needs urgent attention from yourself or other organisations such as the police.
7. Continue with your day to day business as if nothing has happened. This one might seem silly but doing what you normally do, will make you feel a lot better, a lot more peaceful and a lot more relaxed and calm. I'm not saying bury your head in the sand, but focus on the positive things, and the things you do every day while you weather the storm.
Now let's get to feeling good about ourselves, shall we?
Here are ten positive affirmations that you can use to feel good about yourself at a low moment.
1. I am beautiful.
2. I am loving and I am loved.
3. I am strong and I can get through this.
4. I am powerful.
5. I am blessed.
6. I am intelligent and gifted.
7. I have a lot of love in me and a lot of love for others.
8. I am wise from my experiences.
9. I am forgiving and I forgive myself.
10. I am at peace with myself.
Of course you can add your own, using your own words and phrases and you can also find lots of affirmations on the web, by searching in a search engine, such as google.
Now let's think about the storm that has got you so much in a funk. Don't analyse it too much, just focus on the key aspects and how it has made you feel. It may be helpful to write down the entire event including how you feel about what has happened on a piece of paper and then burning it to release it.
It can also be helpful to say a few words or positive prayer for a good outcome for yourself and everyone involved in the situation. Have compassion, consider everyone's feelings who is involved, put yourself in their shoes for a moment. Forgive yourself and forgive anyone involved. Only hope for the best solution that is kind and just for all involved. By staying mad at someone, we sometimes attract more of the bad situation that we don't want but if we have compassion and understanding and focus positively, we empower the situation as well as ourselves with positive vibes.
Last thing I want to say, if your situation is something serious such as you are being harassed, taunted, emotionally abused , physically abused or being spoken to or dealt with negatively, please do contact your local police force and seek support from the relevant organisation. Don't just sit there and suffer in silence. Take that first step and make the change for yourself.
I hope the next time I write I can post something a lot more upbeat and fun but this has given me a good distraction from it all. So stay positive, stay strong and be you!
Isra xx
packed with dishonesty, deceit and betrayal and it has made me think, how can you stay positive when you're in the middle of a storm? So that has inspired today's post.
We all get days where we want to throw in the towel and just give up and sometimes we get to the point where we actually do give up and lose hope for a while, but what if you're not at that point yet and you just want something so that you can hang in there? What can you do?
1. Talk to trusted friends. This is immensely important, only share with those who you trust.
2. Meditate, find some calming music and get your fix of inner peace and relaxation. It is proven that just five minutes of meditation can help soothe the mind, relax the body and soothe the soul so this should be on your list.
3. Take a step back from everything, emails, social media, switch the phone on silent, turn the doorbell off. Take a break from the world and relax.
4. Focus on what makes happy, this is a given, find the things that you enjoy and make them your sole focus and ideal distraction.
5. Stay busy, this one is crucial. Find that to do list, get on with things you've been putting off doing and stay busy. Whether it's writing, reading, cleaning around the house or seeing a friend or taking up a new hobby or learning a new skill, do it.
6. Think and feel positively about the people, situation, that has made you feel so negative and rubbish about yourself. Positive affirmations can help here, just saying a few words for example, “I hope and believe with all my heart that this will turn out okay for everyone involved.” Can make a world of difference! Don't dwell on it, this is when problems really do come out of nowhere and most of the time what we think and what is going on when it comes to a storm of emotions, are two different things. Don't try to communicate or deal with the people, situation involved, unless it is something that is deeply serious that needs urgent attention from yourself or other organisations such as the police.
7. Continue with your day to day business as if nothing has happened. This one might seem silly but doing what you normally do, will make you feel a lot better, a lot more peaceful and a lot more relaxed and calm. I'm not saying bury your head in the sand, but focus on the positive things, and the things you do every day while you weather the storm.
Now let's get to feeling good about ourselves, shall we?
Here are ten positive affirmations that you can use to feel good about yourself at a low moment.
1. I am beautiful.
2. I am loving and I am loved.
3. I am strong and I can get through this.
4. I am powerful.
5. I am blessed.
6. I am intelligent and gifted.
7. I have a lot of love in me and a lot of love for others.
8. I am wise from my experiences.
9. I am forgiving and I forgive myself.
10. I am at peace with myself.
Of course you can add your own, using your own words and phrases and you can also find lots of affirmations on the web, by searching in a search engine, such as google.
Now let's think about the storm that has got you so much in a funk. Don't analyse it too much, just focus on the key aspects and how it has made you feel. It may be helpful to write down the entire event including how you feel about what has happened on a piece of paper and then burning it to release it.
It can also be helpful to say a few words or positive prayer for a good outcome for yourself and everyone involved in the situation. Have compassion, consider everyone's feelings who is involved, put yourself in their shoes for a moment. Forgive yourself and forgive anyone involved. Only hope for the best solution that is kind and just for all involved. By staying mad at someone, we sometimes attract more of the bad situation that we don't want but if we have compassion and understanding and focus positively, we empower the situation as well as ourselves with positive vibes.
Last thing I want to say, if your situation is something serious such as you are being harassed, taunted, emotionally abused , physically abused or being spoken to or dealt with negatively, please do contact your local police force and seek support from the relevant organisation. Don't just sit there and suffer in silence. Take that first step and make the change for yourself.
I hope the next time I write I can post something a lot more upbeat and fun but this has given me a good distraction from it all. So stay positive, stay strong and be you!
Isra xx
The truth that Psychic's DON'T want YOU to KNOW!
Hello everyone, Isra here. I really didn't plan this post today but as a spell caster and witch it is a topic that comes up a LOT. Lots of people who contact spell casters such as myself, also contact psychics... Now just so you know I am indeed, psychic but I don't exploit my gifts and I try to help as best as I can, although I don't do this professionally as my love is in the creative pursuits but of course I still have a gift so I try to help as much as I can when I can.
Now the truth is most psychics are just nasty people who want to take your money and then after, they have your money, you are simply just another transaction to them.
Here's another truth: Psychics rely on you being unhappy, confused and stuck. This is what keeps them in business.
It's a hard pill to swallow but this is what gets them the most readings and of course the most money. Now I'm not saying all psychics are money grabbing, nasty imbeciles because that isn't true, there are some nice ones out there. I have yet to meet someone who is psychic and doesn't thrive off the financial side of it, but there are nice ones out there. I just have yet to encounter them.
Now I get a lot of messages concerning psychics so I'm more than qualified to post this. And I'm sure this post will ruffle a few feathers but I want to give people guidance, before they go for a reading.
As mentioned before I'm a witch and spell caster as well as psychically gifted and this is the most common thing I get sent in messages by people who come to me for help:
“Do you think you could read into things and tell me if (insert name here) is coming back to me, or if certain thing is happening.. I have bought a few readings and they said yes.”
Okay so this happens a lot, people buy readings from about five or six, sometimes more psychics in the hope that they can get the answers they need or want... It's most commonly, want.
Now when you buy a reading, you are supposed to sit back and let things play out. Most psychics won't actually tell you this, but you aren't meant to get another reading for six months. Let's be real if a psychic had to wait six months for a client they'd be close to broke. But of course, what they also don't tell you, is that too many readings, as I mentioned, at once can seriously confuse you and the energies and this can also produce a very negative thing. Because things can happen and manifest that you don't want too and nobody wants that, but again most psychics won't tell you this.
Okay now I'm going to give you some DO's and DON'Ts when you purchase a reading, if you absolutely think you need to.
Here are the DO's:
1. Do give your real birth name, even if it is only your first. It will help with the connection.
2. You can send a photo of yourself if it is an online reading. This won't allow your psychic to get any other information about you, unless they are truly psychic.
3. Communicate with your psychic truthfully so that the best possible connection can be formed.
Here are the DON'Ts:
1. Don't give out your date of birth. This can allow your psychic to do so much research about you and know more than they should, if they are truly gifted they won't ask for this.
2. Don't give out too much information about your situation to the psychic, they should be able to pick up on this themselves without you filling them in on vital information that they could use to give a reading. Yes believe me, this happens!
3. Don't give out your credit card number, address or any other personal or financial information, you could have your credit card cloned, or they may be able to obtain credit in your name and use your name illegally, (identity fraud)
4. Don't purchase a reading when you are unhappy, low or suicidal, I know this one might be hard to do, but any nasties out there, will absolutely thrive on your state of mind and it could even lead you to believing things that aren't true.
One more thing: If a psychic ever tells you the following, please do not hand over any money, don't go through with the reading and run like hell!
“You are cursed but I can remove it for $600, (or any amount)”
If this happens, please ignore it and do not hand over any money. If a psychic tells you, you are cursed, do not believe it. They are preying on your vulnerability and fear and are banking on you believing you are cursed and that you will be relying on them to help YOU. Of course you are never in any danger, until you believe this nonsense.
So you believe you need a reading! Well I'm going to give you some things to do that you can do yourself, without parting without a single penny.
1. Meditate, get into your calm state and focus on your issue and ask for guidance.... you can also ask your spirit guide to connect with you and give you this guidance too. We all have spirit guides and they are here to help us, whether we know that or believe it or not.
2. Talk to a friend, who doesn't know about your situation and don't fill them in too much. Now I know this might sound silly, but we all use our intuition and someone who doesn't know about it might be able to pick up more than what you can. They could also advise you on what to do, you don't have to take their advice but use your judgement when you decide what to do.
3. This one you may find surprising. Type in “free tarot reading” on google, there will be at least five websites at the top of this page where you can get an automated tarot reading without having to part with a penny. Now this normally shows as a deck of tarot cards and you will see a message on the screen asking you to focus on your issue. Next you will be asked to choose your cards, so you would simply click on the ones you are drawn too, this may not be the best solution, but it may provide some answers not previously found and if it doesn't it's free and it's done by a computer, so no cost and no shame or embarrassment.
4. Learn to read tarot cards yourself. This is not as hard as it sounds, again we all have intuitive gifts, it's just sometimes we are not aware of them or sometimes we are too aware of them and fearful of them also. Most tarot cards will come with a guide book that will give you the basic meanings, but I want you to actually “read” the card. Study it carefully. Read what it feels like. Listen carefully for anything that comes to mind as you look at it. Hidden messages can come in the form of images, words and even whole sentences, have your senses open and your mind open also. Pay attention to how you feel when you see the card. This all helps to form a better interpretation that comes from the heart, rather than the ego.
5. Make sure you are rested, are eating well and getting enough exercise and sleep. Because if you are not, all of these can contribute to low mood, bad state of mind as well as depression, confusion and feeling like you are off balance. Which a psychic will use to their advantage.
If you have done all of these steps and you still feel like you need a reading then proceed carefully.
Psychics are everywhere online, they are on google, they have their own websites and some you will find on websites such as Etsy, Ebay etc. These are the ones I would advise you to steer clear of the most.
Also be cautious of the ones that charge certain amount of money per minute. In most cases, they call you up and process your credit card for payment. Now after the reading, they would then charge your card for however long you were on the phone to them for, but I'd be extra vigilant here because they could be charging you more and you don't know. Again I would totally avoid these types, most of all.
When you select a reader, take a look at their rating and their reviews. If they have a lot of good reviews that's a sign that people have been satisfied with their service. If they have a lot of negative reviews, then move on.
Another thing you should take into account is their experience, are they trained, are they self taught? Do they have a degree in their field? Something else to take note of, is that their experience, is something they can very easily lie about, so keep your wits about you and if something smells fishy, it probably is.
Some psychics allow you to consult with them before you purchase. This is a rarity in itself but you can use this consultation to get more information about your reader. If you feel like they are withholding anything or avoiding questions, then that is a sure sign not to go through with the purchase.
I realise I am probably going to ruffle a lot of feathers with this post and maybe even make some quite angry but what I am telling you here is, in fact, the truth!
I'm not tarring all psychics with the same brush, but from my own experience and the amount of emails I get detailing the bad experiences people go through. I wanted to give people the facts and to help them make better choices when it comes to dealing with psychics.
Even I try to avoid them and I am psychically gifted myself, I also try to avoid doing readings because it can lead to people relying on you and they get their hopes up over so much very easily but any time someone does ask me to do a reading, which I do for free, I am always honest and I will advise them if I feel I cannot help but most will not take that initiative and they will thrive on your emotions, your state of mind and your situation.
So really my aim here was to inform people of what is what in the psychic reading world and help them form a better choice for themselves. I've disclosed a lot of factual information, here that I know most won't mention but I believe the truth needs to be heard and if someone truly needs help, the best thing you can give them is the TRUTH.
If you are reading this, and have experienced a reading and it was good, or even if it was bad, I would love to hear from you. You can comment here on this post, you can reach me on twitter at @israsravenheart or you email me at israsravenheart@gmail.com
I realise that this post probably won't lessen the amount of emails I get relating to psychics and people's bad experiences with them but I hope that this does help someone and maybe that someone won't get taken advantage of.
Well that's all from me, for now.
Isra xxx
Now the truth is most psychics are just nasty people who want to take your money and then after, they have your money, you are simply just another transaction to them.
Here's another truth: Psychics rely on you being unhappy, confused and stuck. This is what keeps them in business.
It's a hard pill to swallow but this is what gets them the most readings and of course the most money. Now I'm not saying all psychics are money grabbing, nasty imbeciles because that isn't true, there are some nice ones out there. I have yet to meet someone who is psychic and doesn't thrive off the financial side of it, but there are nice ones out there. I just have yet to encounter them.
Now I get a lot of messages concerning psychics so I'm more than qualified to post this. And I'm sure this post will ruffle a few feathers but I want to give people guidance, before they go for a reading.
As mentioned before I'm a witch and spell caster as well as psychically gifted and this is the most common thing I get sent in messages by people who come to me for help:
“Do you think you could read into things and tell me if (insert name here) is coming back to me, or if certain thing is happening.. I have bought a few readings and they said yes.”
Okay so this happens a lot, people buy readings from about five or six, sometimes more psychics in the hope that they can get the answers they need or want... It's most commonly, want.
Now when you buy a reading, you are supposed to sit back and let things play out. Most psychics won't actually tell you this, but you aren't meant to get another reading for six months. Let's be real if a psychic had to wait six months for a client they'd be close to broke. But of course, what they also don't tell you, is that too many readings, as I mentioned, at once can seriously confuse you and the energies and this can also produce a very negative thing. Because things can happen and manifest that you don't want too and nobody wants that, but again most psychics won't tell you this.
Okay now I'm going to give you some DO's and DON'Ts when you purchase a reading, if you absolutely think you need to.
Here are the DO's:
1. Do give your real birth name, even if it is only your first. It will help with the connection.
2. You can send a photo of yourself if it is an online reading. This won't allow your psychic to get any other information about you, unless they are truly psychic.
3. Communicate with your psychic truthfully so that the best possible connection can be formed.
Here are the DON'Ts:
1. Don't give out your date of birth. This can allow your psychic to do so much research about you and know more than they should, if they are truly gifted they won't ask for this.
2. Don't give out too much information about your situation to the psychic, they should be able to pick up on this themselves without you filling them in on vital information that they could use to give a reading. Yes believe me, this happens!
3. Don't give out your credit card number, address or any other personal or financial information, you could have your credit card cloned, or they may be able to obtain credit in your name and use your name illegally, (identity fraud)
4. Don't purchase a reading when you are unhappy, low or suicidal, I know this one might be hard to do, but any nasties out there, will absolutely thrive on your state of mind and it could even lead you to believing things that aren't true.
One more thing: If a psychic ever tells you the following, please do not hand over any money, don't go through with the reading and run like hell!
“You are cursed but I can remove it for $600, (or any amount)”
If this happens, please ignore it and do not hand over any money. If a psychic tells you, you are cursed, do not believe it. They are preying on your vulnerability and fear and are banking on you believing you are cursed and that you will be relying on them to help YOU. Of course you are never in any danger, until you believe this nonsense.
So you believe you need a reading! Well I'm going to give you some things to do that you can do yourself, without parting without a single penny.
1. Meditate, get into your calm state and focus on your issue and ask for guidance.... you can also ask your spirit guide to connect with you and give you this guidance too. We all have spirit guides and they are here to help us, whether we know that or believe it or not.
2. Talk to a friend, who doesn't know about your situation and don't fill them in too much. Now I know this might sound silly, but we all use our intuition and someone who doesn't know about it might be able to pick up more than what you can. They could also advise you on what to do, you don't have to take their advice but use your judgement when you decide what to do.
3. This one you may find surprising. Type in “free tarot reading” on google, there will be at least five websites at the top of this page where you can get an automated tarot reading without having to part with a penny. Now this normally shows as a deck of tarot cards and you will see a message on the screen asking you to focus on your issue. Next you will be asked to choose your cards, so you would simply click on the ones you are drawn too, this may not be the best solution, but it may provide some answers not previously found and if it doesn't it's free and it's done by a computer, so no cost and no shame or embarrassment.
4. Learn to read tarot cards yourself. This is not as hard as it sounds, again we all have intuitive gifts, it's just sometimes we are not aware of them or sometimes we are too aware of them and fearful of them also. Most tarot cards will come with a guide book that will give you the basic meanings, but I want you to actually “read” the card. Study it carefully. Read what it feels like. Listen carefully for anything that comes to mind as you look at it. Hidden messages can come in the form of images, words and even whole sentences, have your senses open and your mind open also. Pay attention to how you feel when you see the card. This all helps to form a better interpretation that comes from the heart, rather than the ego.
5. Make sure you are rested, are eating well and getting enough exercise and sleep. Because if you are not, all of these can contribute to low mood, bad state of mind as well as depression, confusion and feeling like you are off balance. Which a psychic will use to their advantage.
If you have done all of these steps and you still feel like you need a reading then proceed carefully.
Psychics are everywhere online, they are on google, they have their own websites and some you will find on websites such as Etsy, Ebay etc. These are the ones I would advise you to steer clear of the most.
Also be cautious of the ones that charge certain amount of money per minute. In most cases, they call you up and process your credit card for payment. Now after the reading, they would then charge your card for however long you were on the phone to them for, but I'd be extra vigilant here because they could be charging you more and you don't know. Again I would totally avoid these types, most of all.
When you select a reader, take a look at their rating and their reviews. If they have a lot of good reviews that's a sign that people have been satisfied with their service. If they have a lot of negative reviews, then move on.
Another thing you should take into account is their experience, are they trained, are they self taught? Do they have a degree in their field? Something else to take note of, is that their experience, is something they can very easily lie about, so keep your wits about you and if something smells fishy, it probably is.
Some psychics allow you to consult with them before you purchase. This is a rarity in itself but you can use this consultation to get more information about your reader. If you feel like they are withholding anything or avoiding questions, then that is a sure sign not to go through with the purchase.
I realise I am probably going to ruffle a lot of feathers with this post and maybe even make some quite angry but what I am telling you here is, in fact, the truth!
I'm not tarring all psychics with the same brush, but from my own experience and the amount of emails I get detailing the bad experiences people go through. I wanted to give people the facts and to help them make better choices when it comes to dealing with psychics.
Even I try to avoid them and I am psychically gifted myself, I also try to avoid doing readings because it can lead to people relying on you and they get their hopes up over so much very easily but any time someone does ask me to do a reading, which I do for free, I am always honest and I will advise them if I feel I cannot help but most will not take that initiative and they will thrive on your emotions, your state of mind and your situation.
So really my aim here was to inform people of what is what in the psychic reading world and help them form a better choice for themselves. I've disclosed a lot of factual information, here that I know most won't mention but I believe the truth needs to be heard and if someone truly needs help, the best thing you can give them is the TRUTH.
If you are reading this, and have experienced a reading and it was good, or even if it was bad, I would love to hear from you. You can comment here on this post, you can reach me on twitter at @israsravenheart or you email me at israsravenheart@gmail.com
I realise that this post probably won't lessen the amount of emails I get relating to psychics and people's bad experiences with them but I hope that this does help someone and maybe that someone won't get taken advantage of.
Well that's all from me, for now.
Isra xxx
End of July Updates.
Hello everyone it has been a hectic month here so I have only just got back into the swing of things. The good news is I have been ruled out from all the serious conditions, cancers etc regarding my ongoing stomach pains, the bad news as a result of this I've been spending a lot of time under specialists and frequent hospital visits which has resulted in me resting and sitting down a lot so not a lot has been done.
Okay well the cover for "Her Blackened Heart" is under way, I have a fantastic designer by the name of Johannus Steger who has come up with a fab cover for the new novel in the Blackened Series.
Regarding the planned giveaway and the planned forecast, these will happen, I am not too sure when as yet, I have a somewhat evasive hospital procedure tomorrow where I will be under general anaesthetic so I will probably know more of what I can and can't do in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime I will do my best to update you all on my related writing activities and continue the previews on twitter which I have been doing.
Well that's all for now, Isra xx
Okay well the cover for "Her Blackened Heart" is under way, I have a fantastic designer by the name of Johannus Steger who has come up with a fab cover for the new novel in the Blackened Series.
Regarding the planned giveaway and the planned forecast, these will happen, I am not too sure when as yet, I have a somewhat evasive hospital procedure tomorrow where I will be under general anaesthetic so I will probably know more of what I can and can't do in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime I will do my best to update you all on my related writing activities and continue the previews on twitter which I have been doing.
Well that's all for now, Isra xx
