Dear Reader,
Do you have a favorite ancestor, one who fascinates you, inspires you or serves as a role model for you? A lot of people do. I do too. “Doc,” as my grandfather was often called, was a small town doctor in Maine. He was credited with saving many lives, and going out of his way to help anyone who needed it. He was perhaps best known for his diagnostic ability; he could just tell what was going on with a patient. He was often consulted by the doctors in the big city for his opinion.
That diagnostic gift, he passed on to me. I am not a medical intuitive and I do not make medical diagnoses, but I do have a feel for “reading” someone, of knowing what they struggle with, long for and are capable of, as well as how they can get where they want to go. I never met my grandfather; he died a little over a year before I was born. I have always felt strongly connected to him though. I grew up hearing stories about him (one of my favorites involved him performing an operation on someone’s kitchen table), and am proud that my middle name comes from him.
He inspires me, guides me, leads by example, and when I ask “What would Doc do?” he usually comes through. I consider him a source of intuitive guidance.
Dear reader, take a few seconds and think about your ancestors, the ones you knew who have passed and the ones you have only heard of. Are there any who stand out? Any who you seem drawn to? A sense of connection so powerful you can’t ignore it? They may have a message for you, or an example for you to follow. And – this is important – it doesn’t matter whether you believe them to be a genuine source of guidance, or simply a figure who sparks your creativity. If they inspire you, go with it! Good guidance is creative, and inspired, and can come from anywhere.
So – check out the ancestors! In fact, if you’ve got a story about a favorite ancestor who has given you guidance, I’d love to hear it. And as for the story about my Scottish ancestor who was burned at the stake as a witch in the late 1500s, I’ll save that for another post.
I honor your loving heart,
John
Hi John
Thank you for sharing your story, as I can truly relate. I personally feel a strong connection to my great grandfather, whom I have never met. Over the years I have heard stories of his amazing ability to heal others through Laying on of Hands. His great grandfather (perhaps great, great) I am told, was the chief of the Potawatomi Tribe. And if that was not interesting enough (to me), he was married to my great grandmother, a talented psychic. The two of them were both ministers. Recently I have been feeling even more connected to him since, through dream symbols, I feel I’ve been called apon to begin a similar journey of my own, but with crystal medicine healing. Before going to sleep a couple of nights ago, I asked that he visit me in a dream. I wish I had written the dream down soon as I woke up because the details quickly began to elude me, but I can say I had quite an interesting dream and know that my request was granted.
I hope I haven’t said too much. Sometimes I wonder if I’m supposed to keep certain things of this nature private? But that can be difficult to do when such things fill one with a sense of pride and admiration. As I know you grandfather did for you. Ancestral heritage is a beautiful and fascinating thing.
Again, thank you for sharing your story! The Light within me bows to the Light within you – Namaste
Darla
Hi Darla – Thank you for your comment, and for sharing your own lovely story! We do stand on the shoulders of our ancestors, and even the stories you have heard about your great grandparents are lifting you up. The dream is an even more direct boost for you, even if you don’t remember the details. Those dreams can slip away so quickly when our eyes open in the morning. But you can ask him to come back any time, and I have a feeling he will!
The question whether to share your experiences is an important one. Sometimes being witnessed and validated in your experience is very powerful and exactly what is needed. If my blog allows you a little of that opportunity, I am happy! And other times it is indeed best to keep the privacy of your experience intact. I tend to think those times are for process, when we are in the midst of moving toward something important and need to contain the energy of our vision. Even at those times, one or two trusted vision-holders can still help.
I hope you are eager to take action on the first steps of your new journey – sooner is better! Feel free to check back anytime, either with a comment or a private email through my website.
Namaste,
John