08/21/2023
Hi there,
It’s been too long I know, lol. I hope everyone has been able to enjoy their summer although here in Vermont there have been more rainy days than sunshine, so it seems.
Life has been good, and ever-changing lately. With summer days ending we are happily welcoming the season of Fall…. Ah the season and gift of change. With that being said
I have a lot to share and write as my inbox and emails have been getting full.
For the past few months or so I have been taking a much-needed hiatus for my health; both emotional and physical healing that I needed to address. Sometimes we can really be our own worst enemies when it comes to giving ourselves the self-care and grace that we need. Some say I have a lot on my plate with running and taking care of a household of our size and as true as that is it’s the one thing that I absolutely wouldn’t change. I run a tight ship and pride myself on being the ultimate chaos coordinator. As some of you may know I started connecting with spirit and doing readings in 2013. When we moved to Vermont, I took some time off and focused on our family and raising the kids on our small hobby-ish farm, lol. Fast-forward to 2020 and the world undeniably changed for everyone. I had a health scare that changed my life, a subarachnoid hemorrhage also known as brain aneurysm, and I am constantly learning how to live with the “new version” of myself. It certainly isn’t easy and being an outsider looking in I may look “unaffected” or that I’m “handling it well.” But some days are better than most and sometimes I feel like I am barely hanging on.
Wow, putting that all out there really affirmed that there is a lot of healing that still needs to be done.
When I started back into connecting with spirit and doing readings again in 2021, I wanted to do it because I needed to get that piece of me back, that piece that I felt I had been missing. I needed to make sure that I could still connect, I had lost a lot of who I was, and I could barely remember my day-to-day activities.
That fall of 21’ the reading room opened, and “Second Chances with Marissa” was born “again.” I have meant so many wonderful clients/friends who have sat with me and shared their loved ones and their stories. I have done hundreds of zoom call readings with clients from the south to the west coast and everything in between. I have done group readings and 1-1 sessions in client’s homes. My connection with spirit is one that I feel so honored and blessed to have. However, it has come at a cost. I have neglected my health and have let the fear of saying “no, and disappointing others” weigh heavily on me. As much as this has been a gift to me and others at the end of the day after connecting, I am so drained it has become debilitating at times. For example, an hour reading with a client, and I am done for the day. My functionality is zero if I am being honest. I often don’t like to share with others just how draining it can be but, it is a question that gets asked often. Connecting with spirit requires a lot of “energy” so to speak and heck I really don’t have any extra “energy” to spare. LOL.
Another example is that spirit is hard to shut off, (just like my whining 8-year-old at times) and as much as you try to “ignore” them they still have a way of getting your attention. Whether you like it or not. Often when you’re scheduling an appt with me you better believe your “Grandmother or best friend from high school” is right there with me telling me all the stories, and I’m here like not now “Chatty Cathy,” this mama has things to do.
Ignorance can be bliss but not for long.
I have taken the time to sit with my thoughts and contemplate the path that I am currently on, and connecting with spirit I feel will always be apart of who I am however growth and development into other aspects of the metaphysical world has always been something I knew I would get into. Whether it is helping others hone in on their “gift” or having some kind of psychic/medium development classes, smudging/clearing homes, or even some paranormal investigating. My connection with the spirit world will hopefully remain open and I am excited for wherever this next adventure brings me.
I applaud you if you have read this novel so far.
I felt that I needed to explain myself for my quietness lately lol or lack of social media presence on my page.
I plan on continuing my healing journey while stepping into some other metaphysical pathways.
At this time, I won’t be scheduling any clients right now.
I do realize there are some GC’s out there and if you have them, please reach out to me personally if you haven't already, by email or FB messenger so that we can figure something out.
I am also more than happy to exchange your GC from me for one to Shared Memories or if you’re flexible we can look into scheduling a reading in the future.
Wish you love, peace, light and the very best,
Marissa
