Raines Realm

There seems to be a lack of understanding for a lot of people when it comes to pendulums. Their value is greatly misunderstood. Don't let their appearance fool you, they are so much more than a healing crystal (or other object) attached to a chain... The use of pendulums is shared my many cultures and belief systems throughout the centuries. The main use that they are associated with is divination, but they are also used in various religious practices, in healing, in dowsing for invisible energies and auras throughout the body, and in finding lost objects. Some claim that pendulums only work because our subconscious energy is manifested through them. Others believe that it is through communication with the universe or a person's personal spirit guides. No matter what you believe, pendulums have been proven to be very reliable for a multitude of uses, both metaphysical and mundane. If you already use a pendulum, I would love to hear about your experiences! If you don...

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." -George Santayana Today I finished reading  Everybody who was Anybody (a biography of Gertrude Stein).   As I’m putting together the plans for hosting my first salon, it was brought to my attention how valuable it could be to have some background on one of the most famous salons of all. Her story is amazing and I see a great many parallels between her life and my own. I also see quite a few differences. But the thing that resonates the most is seeing how the choices that she made led her to such a glorious life full of the kind of success that most dream of. It’s crucial to our success in life, both personal and professional, to read biographies. To see life through the eyes of those that lived it. To hear personalized accounts from people who were actually there instead of getting all of our historical information from generic history books. Whatever interests you, seek out th...