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Additional Number Added

I have been so busy  that I’ve added an extra number that connects to my cell phone for client calls/ queries… if you can’t reach me at (716) 795-8157 please call (716) 712- 4397 Thank you!

A typical visit to an atypical place

When you come to visit me whether it be for counseling, tarot, Reiki or to set up a ceremony, many things take place. First, I warmly greet my clients at the door as my office is on the second floor of my home. I have been told that they feel instantly at peace when I bring them in and my home makes them feel safe and secure. We go up to the healing room. Stepping within it is like a space out of time, it is smudged between each client so that no remains of one meets up with another. Clients can see some of my artwork for sale on the walls, there are candles available for sale, but not too much clutter. They start out sitting on the comfortable futon if they’re here for something other than tarot. For tarot, the table is already set. Tea or Crystal infused water may be offered.

I get to know the clients first. I introduce myself and tell them a little bit about me so that any discomfort or shyness can be easily overcome. Then it’s their turn to share with me what they’d like to, and why they’ve come to see me. There may be paper work for them to fill out (unless it is mailed previously) and we go over what the service they’ve asked for entails. I answer any questions and then we get to the task at hand.
If it’s a Reiki appointment, they’re asked to lay (face down or up) on my comfortable Reiki table. Adjustments are made to the headrest, blankets and slippers are provided for those that get cold. Clothes always stay on. Pillows are available if they need their heads up further than the supportive headrest provides.  They usually close their eyes and many fall asleep. I smudge with sage (or if other scents are requested or none at all for sensitive people) the person’s aura (energy field) and then state my intention for healing, serenity, peace and begin work, starting at the head. The only touching I do is to first make contact with the head. I always ask permission first, and if they prefer not to have their head touched, I keep my hands, palm down a few inches from their body. Some people are comfortable enough and allow me to touch their foreheads, ears, and place my hands over their eyes. I never touch inappropriately as that is not the way of Reiki. It is not touch massage. It is sending and receiving energy, the hands being like conduits to the body.

What does one feel? Most people have mentioned waves in certain areas, or the moving of heat from one place to another. This is the energy doing its work, moving out blockages in the client’s energy systems (chakras). The session usually runs about an hour total. I have had clients ask for longer double sessions or a combination of counseling and follow up with Reiki services.

 For shamanic services, the client will again lay upon the table as comfortable as possible. He or she will close their eyes and I will use my rattle to wake their aura for dream state. I then start a drumming cd or drum myself to put them in a state of complete comfort and relaxation. I then lie upon the futon and go into the various worlds to do what must be done. Upon re-entering this realm, I may bring back with me shards (please see shamanic information on my website) and place them back into the person who is lying there. Tranference can sometimes be felt. I’ve been told by clients they feel a spark or more full. I usually follow up with any visions I’ve seen and further instructions for the person.

Why would one get a shamanic journey done? Sometimes we feel incomplete. We may feel a sadness that is apparently inexplicable. A shamanistic practitioner does not see “disease” as medical, but as spiritual.

At no time are my clients given any hypnotic or hallucinogenics. At no time are my clients put under “hypnosis” or told to perform in anyway.

These services can last from usually an hour to 2 hours depending on the need. Payment is per visit, not per hour.

Hope this helps you understand a little bit of what I do. Book early, the summer is coming fast!

There are many more items you can purchase from Mother Earth’s Market

We have limited space for everything we could possibly sell you. So, I’m going to be posting more in here for you to see at your leisure. I will be compiling various Youtube videos and you can see them here. If you have any questions, or you want any of the items you see, please email me (info@begood2motherearth.net). I will get back to you with total price (including shipping) and then if you want the items,  I will send you a google checkout invoice. It’s that simple! Google works like Paypal, and accepts all major credit cards.

Website has been updated! Cleaner, Easier to use!

I’m very happy with the changes made to the Mother Earth Market website. Now each page is cleaner, and easier to navigate along with clickable “Return to the Top” functions so you don’t have to scroll up and down as much. Also, for Soy Candles, Bath Salts and Handmade Soaps, individual pages are linked to them to show you scents available and descriptions of those scents. I will be updating them more during this week. When things in the “What’s New” area transfer over, the scents will be linked as well so as not to clutter up the shopping pages. Enjoy the new pages, and as always, anything you don’t see, please email me or call, I’m sure I can find it for you!

Many Blessings,

Rev. Kimberly

Conscious Shopping

When you go to shop, you’re overwhelmed by the variety of available stores, brands, sizes, colours… it can be very exasperating to say the least. People tend to become “numb” to the idea of where their items come from and how these items are made.

When mass marketing stores like Walmart, Target, Dollar Stores came into power, people as a whole changed their shopping habits. Quantity overtook quality. Mass produced clothes to toys to even the food you put on your table. You have many selections, but have given up on originality, quality and a sense of connection with whom you bought from.

It isn’t easy to divert your attention from those products when advertising uses catchy tunes, flashy commercials, famous actors and sports stars to endorse products. We have become gluttons in our shopping styles.

But, it can change. You can change. The World indeed can change. 
Handmade items are making a comeback because people are looking for new spins on things and realizing the quality that goes into those handmade goods. Think about a mass produced sweater… now compare it to a hand knit sweater. Which would you prefer? I know I’d choose the hand knit sweater. It lasts longer, and it has more character than a mass produced sweater that often does not meet the expectations I would expect where quality is concerned. I have sweaters that I wore as a small child that my grandmother knit me. I then put those sweaters on my children and am saving them for their children. You see, things were made to last, and the stitches were cast with love.

When you buy something handmade or local, there’s a face, not a machine that goes with that item. You earn a sense of pride that you have done something good for yourself and the small hand made business you bought it from. You have something original and of a special quality that you would not receive from a chain store.

Buying local is pretty self explanatory as well. When you buy from a local business you’re putting revenue back into your local market. Money stays where it should, and everyone thrives. Small business owners give back to their communities in many ways and get to know their clientele on a more personal level then most big businesses. You gain a rapport with your customer base, and you become an anchor in the local community.

Eco conscious buying is as important as local and handmade. When you buy from a green certified business you know that that company and YOU are leaving a smaller carbon foot print, thus helping renew natural resources. When you see a Green Certified business, don’t just take for granted that because they have the seal, they follow the guidelines, but do a little homework. For example, does said business practice what they preach? Things like minimal, recycled packaging, items they use in their products, etc.

Making small changes to how you buy things doesn’t have to happen overnight. Just take a personal challenge. Buy yourself one item from a local, handmade, green business and see what you think. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, and you will find that you’ll want to continue to buy this way.

What is your impression of Tarot Readings?

Have you ever had a tarot reading done? If so, what  did you like or dislike about it? Would you have another done?

Tarot has been steeped in mystery for centuries, dating back to reading playing cards to tell the future. Each suit would represent an element and each number would have its own interpretation into the meaning. Even the colours: red and black had their own representation.

Today’s tarot cards are as varied and unique as individuals. Some people like to stick to the Rider-Waite decks as they are basic and the best to learn on when just starting. Others like to try other decks, including Animal Tarot, Celtic Cards, the list goes ever  on.

I collect decks. I have about 10 decks of different sorts right now. I like to see the artist’s interpretations on what each card represents.

Today’s tarot readers do not necessarily use tarot for “fortune telling”. Tarot can give insight into where a person’s been, where they’re at now and where they’re heading. The cards can bring out repetitive patterns that the client has had in their lives, making them more aware of bad habits, relationships, jobs, etc. It goes beyond simple “Will I marry a tall dark handsome man”or “Will I be rich”.

I get people from all walks of life coming for tarot counseling. The cards connect the reader to a subconscious state of mind, the pictures giving clues into the querent’s life.

When I do readings, I don’t ask for personal items, birthdates, etc. I am not saying those that do are not reliable, just for me personally, I don’t need any of those things. I simply have the person ask their questions and then I read the cards for them.

Remember too that the cards are awareness, not set in stone. I love to see clients’ faces when they see something that perhaps they knew, but didn’t want to face themselves. For example the cards continually show discord with a motherly figure, and the client may say “Wow, that’s true! I don’t get along with my (mom/grandmother/mother in law) and that has affected my relationship with (My family/my spouse/my children/other women).”

I feel tarot can truly be validated as a wonderful form of spiritual direction and counseling. I hope that by going to reputable tarot readers, people will push aside the ideas of parlour tricks and see the tarot as a valuable tool.

10% Tuesdays!!

Every Tuesday, BGTME’s Market will be hosting a 10% off all Market Items. Please note this does NOT include: Spiritual Services or Custom Requested Products. The code for Tuesday, January 12th is: 10Tue. There is a box in the shopping cart where you type the code. Enjoy the savings and keep an eye out each week for the discounts!!

Healing Room Hours Changing…

Until further notice, please note the change in Healing Room Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. til 2:30 p.m. (if you need evening appointments, please call the office (716) 795-8157 I may be able to make exceptions on some occasions)

Friday: 9 a.m. til 5:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed (these days will be reserved for Ministerial Services, Ceremonies etc.)

New clients are taken on Fridays.

Make appointments soon, time slots are filling up! I try to keep the information up to date in the calendar.

New Soaps In Stock- Combo Sales Available!

We now have:

  • Sandalwood Incense
  • Burnt Orange Patchouli
  • Cedarwood Sage
  • Cucumber Melon

Handmade soaps in stock.

New options available for purchase: 3 handmade soaps for $10: you can choose from the drop down buy list 3 same-scent bars OR choose the last option: Your Choice. If you choose this option, simply email me the three bars you’d like. Prices in drop down boxes include shipping. What a great way to save!

Remember: Handmade soap has more natural ingredients than store bought soap. Our soaps are made by a family owned business with great work ethics. The highest quality materials, no “melt and pour” methods. Fresh and dried herbs, ethically bought and produced. Soaps are not cut until you order them, then they’re cured for 2 days, and sent to you! (Curing allows the soap to harden a bit so it will last longer.) Soaps last a long time, lather fantastically and fill your senses with wonderful smells, moisturizes skin. What’s not to love? It’s not too late to get these items before Christmas!

Holiday Savings in Mother Earth’s Market

Handmade Soaps and Salts: 3 for $10

Holiday Savings: With every order, you receive  a free pack of incense!!*

Coming Soon: Gift Boxes!!

Check out the etsy shoppe: new creations have been posted! http://www.ravenshadowhawk.etsy.com

* One per customer