A good friend of mine told me one day that “Ann, I think that you are a Shaman? You help people and animals in your day to day life, you are very caring and will always offer to help others. Often putting them before you. The same is happening for you in the spirit world, people come to you for help and support. You are very loved in the real world and equally in spirit.
Shamanism or the term Shaman is not something I knew anything about. All I knew was that I was very good at going somewhere else in meditation and meeting people that were familiar or unfamiliar to me, but all of them were in spirit.
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Love Ann “The Shaman In My Gardann”
When I first started school at St. Marys’s R.C in Loughborough my mother used to take me on the back of her bicycle. It was a purple ladies bike and it had a tiny seat on the back.She would ride down a road called Golgrove, that has the most amazing gardens. Most were rockeries with…
As I bend down I can see one tiny crocus with its head above the ground. It is purple and sits all alone. But this is no ordinary crocus this is a magic crocus. This little crocus will help you to enter a world where all your family, friends and loved ones live that have…
I had been at my home in Frederick street, Loughborough. It was a cool Autumn day and I had the back door open. I could hear the birds coming from the aviary in the park. The aviary was at the end of my garden and it was a sweet sound to hear. Today was interview…
Metatron – Self-Discovery, Development and Motivation Colour is Violet, Silver and Gold Flecks I am a spiritual leader someone who helps people to develop and discover their talents. Many of you may have been gifted with receiving messages from Angels. I will teach and guide you on your journey of self-discovery and the road to…
Michael – Leader Of Archangels Colour is Blue I am the giver of light. I help you when you feel alone, afraid and can’t move as you have become full of fear. I am here to help give you courage and wisdom, you will know I am near as you will feel my warmth and…
I love this little dog with all of my heart. She had been with the family as a pup when I was a baby. My brother Patrick had brought her home. He used to take her down the meadows to go rabbiting. When he got married and left home he left the dog with us…
Is researching your family tree something that you have thought about, but put it off, because you didn’t know where to start? Then put it off no more, as I describe my journey and also my hints and tips on how you can discover your roots. Plus you can read mine under this section https://www.theshamaninmygardann.co.uk/ann I…
It was the summer of 1982 and I was at this point living with my brother and his family. My mother was in Hammersmith Hospital in London and as my dad worked shifts, he thought it would be better for me to stay with them. Although it was sad not seeing my mother as much…
Azrael – Comfort, Aids Bereavement And Loss Colour is Vanilla/Cream In times of great sorrow, we need an Angel to take some of our pain away. I bring you comfort and I am here for you to give to me your pain and emptiness. In return, I will fill you with hope and light which…
I was very close to my brother as a young girl. He always looked after me and would play in the garden and house with me even though there was a nine year gap between the two of us. I love all of my brothers but our Pete is my closest brother. He has always…
It was Christmas Eve and tensions were still high in the house, and I was still not feeling that great and nor did I have a job. I went shopping, I thought that if I went shopping and bought gifts for everyone and showed them that I really cared and loved them, then maybe we…
One evening I went upstairs to my bedroom. I was not feeling that great so decided to head up early. To relax I liked to listen to music so I put on my favourite which was Madonna. I had always liked her music, especially the up-tempo ones as I liked to dance. I put on…
Everything I had experienced in life, especially after my mother had died, had left a big gap in it. Being alone doesn’t mean that you are just by yourself. Being alone can mean you live with other people, have friends but still have an emptiness inside and this is how I felt I never got…
My middle brother had seen this house many many years before it became a guest house. It’s funny how someone can see something and have an instant vision for the place. It’s almost as though my brother was meant to see it and that the thought of it being a Guest House was given to…
The PonderRosa was a name that was given to this house by my brother. He had moved in a year or so after we had. As a child I never really knew him that well. Yes, he was my brother but he was much older than me and we didn’t spend much time together. Cover…
For my 18th Birthday, I had gone with some friends to Spain. We stayed at a small house that belonged to the owners of the Casablanca Pub in Loughborough. I had not been on holiday for a while and this would be the second time I had gone away on my own. The first being…
It had been a long 6 months after my mother had died, but there was a new job that I had been offered and I took it. Myself and another girl would be working in the offices in 39 Fabrication Shop. We were given the choice of whether to work downstairs and help support the…
I had my 16th Birthday in July and then in August, something really terrible happened. I was at my Aunt’s house and my dad had to take my mother to London hospital as her stomach had swollen quite badly. On his return, he came back alone without her and had to leave her there for…
It was almost time to finish school, not just for the summer holidays but forever. I took my exams in May 1984 and by the beginning of June of the same year, it was my last day and we got to go home early, I would be 16 years old on the 16th July. Recovering…
It may appear to be a strange title, but as it says oranges in the washing machine was a true fact in our house. There were 6 people in our house and this was the late 70’s so everything you bought had to stretch and the only way you were going to do that would…
I wasn’t aware as a young child or even as a teen, that I had been bestowed a very special gift. Lots of people that I have heard about or even have read about, had experiences where they either saw loved ones that had passed over or had very clear messages from Angels. I didn’t…
I was brought up in an Irish Catholic family. Not only did I go to a Catholic school, but we went to mass at school and also on a Sunday with my family. We would attend the service and listen to the priest as he read out the scriptures from the bible. I didn’t always…
This quaint little cafe is full of charm and appeal. A relaxing place for you to come with all the family. I have been here many times over the years, but what is it about it that makes me keep coming back? A Place Of Peace And Tranquility The cafe is set in the beautiful…
Keep me safe and warm at night. Don’t let the bed bugs bite. Tell me things to help me sleep. Close my eyes and count the sheep. Then I fall into a daze. I blink my eyes and see your gaze. Your hair your smile that face so warm. I won’t wake until it’s dawn.…
When I am lonely Keep me so warm Tell me you love me So I can come home Never forget me For I am your love The one who has helped me Until the time is undone So now you must say you’re sorry For hurts and mistruths For I am An Angel who comes…
It had been many years since I walked through the woods of loneliness You see, I only come here when my world has been turned upside down and I need some space and air to breath into my life again I love to look at the trees with all the colours and the way the…
I wasn’t aware as a young child or even as a teen, that I had been bestowed a very special gift. Lots of people that I have heard about or even have read about, had experiences where they either saw loved ones that had passed over or had very clear messages from Angels. I didn’t…
I have come to believe over the years that when we lose a loved one, they are still with us. They may not be in a physical body, but their soul and spirit is still alive. It has taken me many years to finally accept that I am being looked after, along with my daughter…
There are many angels in the world and each group sits within a specific sphere. There are 9 ranks of Angels, 3 in each sphere In the middle, we have source energy, and this is where God resides. Working outwards from source. Sphere 1 contains the Seraphim, Cherubim and the Thrones, they are heavenly servants…
Within the universe, there is lots of energy. We as humans use energy to survive and live. Everything we touch leaves a piece of our energy on it. This is fine if we are happy and filled with positivity, we leave a trace of this behind and then if someone else comes along and touches…
It’s important in life to be grounded and can be used any time. It’s even more important before we make any type of spiritual connection or communication that we follow a few steps. This first step is all about being grounded and what that means and why we must do this. In the next blog,…
The Angels can give you more clarity around a situation or a specific area in your life. They cannot give “yes” or “no” answers, but what they can do is help you decide through signs. e.g. You decide that you want to know if now is the right time for a career change. You have been in…
We live in the cosmos in the outer part of the universe. We have our own space and time which is different to yours. Days, hours, minutes, months or years do not exist here. You cannot reach us by plane or other outer space vehicles. You can only reach us by either talking to us…
I am an angel of God, I bring you great comfort and joy in your times of need You cannot see me but I am with and around you all of the time We first came to be on this earth many years ago, some of us have come from human form and the rest…
Haniel – Helps Bring Dreams To Reality, Brings People Together Colour is Blue and White Angel Chameul is the fairy Godmother of love and I am the fairy Godmother of making things happen. You want to start a new business, have a current project and need assistance or even, just want that thought and passion…
Sandolphon – Listens and Delivers Wishes Colour is Red For many years I walked the earth as a man I had my own fair share of ups and downs and how difficult life can be. Now that I am in the Angelic realm, my job is to ensure that my earth family that I came…
Jophiel – Beauty, Inner Peace And Creativity Colour is Yellow Sometimes we are too busy and we rush around trying to do everything at once. I bring inner calm and peace to you. I help you breathe in the cool air and, to learn to savour the moment and enjoy life at a steady pace.…
Chamuel– Love and Compassion Colour is Deep Pink I’m your fairy Godmother and we could all do with one of them in our lives. I bring a bit of fairy magic to your life. I sparkle from head to toe in pink and dance around all day. When you need a shoulder and a love…
Raguel – Harmony and Balance Colour is Light Blue The angel of justice. Sometimes in life, we feel that things are not going our way. We may be in conflict with ourselves or other people. What I try to do is find a balance for all concerned. I work very hard behind the scenes to…
Raphael – Healing Colour is Green Raphael is my name and I am here to make sure that all your health matters and inner worries are soothed away. My Greenlight of energy will surround you and dissolve away all the old energies. I will also bring new energy to you and within your body, you…
Gabriel – Communication Colour is White I am Gabriel the chatty one, I am always talking to people trying to help you and others overcome any barriers that may be in your path. I unlock gateways for you so that you can walk through them. I help guide you to a better life and help…
Uriel – Unblocks Negativity, Eases Frustrations, Lights Your Path Colour is light red At times your paths and channels came become blocked. You seek a way forward but each time you do, you come back to the same point. I help you to open up inside. to allow all the frustrations, hurts and painful memories…
Jeremiel – Change And Transition Colour is Dark Purple Throughout your whole life, you will go through many different changes. Some that you have decided upon and others were you have had to make a difficult decision. Either way, a change will happen and with that can come fear and uncertainty. You may decide to…
Raziel – Teacher Guardian And Mentor Colour is Rainbow We all from time to time, need the help of a teacher or someone who can support us. Whenever you feel that you lack in confidence and need a quick boost I am here. If you feel nervous at a meeting, I am at your side.…
Ariel – Courage Nature and Wildlife Colour is Rose Pink I can often be seen with my many animals and wildlife. I like to help you to help the environment and keep it clean and safe. If you have a specific project or cause that you require help with, I can aid you with this.…
Zadkiel – Can Bring About Change And Help With Forgiveness Colour – Violet and Gold One day While I was at the side of a young man, I watched him as he was in total pain. Not because he had been injured in any way, but the fact that his feelings had been so badly…
It was so lovely to be sent this photo of my dad as a boy. I haven’t seen any photos of him this young only at the age 17/18 with his brother Thomas. The picture has been taken from this photo of my dad at school with the other pupils of Brackney Primary School. That’s…
My dad John was born on September 21st, 1935 in Ballykeel, Kilkeel, Co Down, Northern Ireland. He had a big family. He had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. They are Paddy, Tommy, Oliver, Vera, Mary Bernadette, Brendan and Malachy. My dad was born after Tommy. My dad left home when he was 17 and went…
I knew that researching my granny wasn’t going to be easy, but it was something I wanted to do very much. I knew that she had lost both her mum and dad at a very early age and that details of her parents and relatives were not really known. So on and off for nearly…
My grandfather on my mothers side was called Alexander McCormick. I never met Alexander or his brothers and sisters. One day while I was on the ancestry site I came across a man called Jim Scott. Jim had information about the McCormick’s on his family tree. After discussing the family through messages it came to…
Oliver McParland’s Journey to become an artist is extraordinary and almost miraculous in some sense. The Belfast man who now resides in Ballycastle Co Antrim tells us about his fondest moment after drawing a picture of Robert F Kennedy and it eventually finding its way to the White House in Washington DC. To a day he…
This was never published by the Echo, although I did send it in. Looking at my previous post, you can see a pattern emerging. Its almost as though I am a visionary in some respect and writing about what I see and feel. The little men have now gone, but my stories and ability to…
Julia Harvey Julia Harvey is the creator of these wonderful uplifting images and messages. They were first created by using images of real women from approximately 60 across the globe. Each one stepping forward and being drawn so that their messages of hope and inspiration would reach you and I. Julia Created a deck…
We have all heard about meeting the love of your life and that when you meet them you will know that they are the one. This was true for my Irish parents John and Margaret Cunningham. None of us know who were are going to meet in our life’s, but sometimes someone comes along that…
Introducing “Buber Nebz” Graffiti Artist Hello and thanks for talking to me. I would like to ask you about you and your career so that it can be shared with our viewers. So, Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in…
I want to be an artist, so that I can show the world the true meaning of art. Art to me is something that is pure and exciting. It is something that is not pre planned, but expressed. I love the way that the brush has a mind of it’s own. It is it’s own…
As I start out on this new journey of my life, I look back at my life and explain about my own fears as a child and the things I have faced. By doing so I give others the strength to share their life’s as well. Leave The Light On I wasn’t always afraid of…
I never knew that I had a great uncle that served in the first world war. It has only been a short time since I discovered George existed. To me to find out that I had a member of my family in the first world war makes me very proud. As a tribute to all…
Being an only girl in a family of three boys sometimes felt like a lonely place for me. I was the youngest and there was a massive age gap. Although I had brothers, I always felt like an only child. Don’t get me wrong I do have many happy memories but sometimes wished I had…
Just before xmas 2012, I saw this graffiti. I was so touched by it that I wrote about it and telephoned my local paper. They photographed it and I emailed in my story. As we approach xmas again, I wanted to reflect back on it and the messages in it. After walking through Queen’s Park…
I want to give thanks to my dad for helping me with this. I know that it really means a lot to him to have his family tree researched and to see it written down. I made a few phone calls to Ireland over the past few weeks to dad to ask him about the…
This was an image I saw this morning, whilst walking to take my daughter Rosie to her grandparents house. A mum and her daughter with plastic tubs picking blackberries straight off the bush. It brought back memories for me as a child being with my own mother when she used to do the same. We…
I had been thinking for a while about my mothers side of the family. She was born Margaret McCormick and lived in Ballycastle Co Antrim in Northern Ireland. As a child growing up I didn’t really know much about my mothers side of the family.Yes, i knew who my aunties and uncles were, but as…
When my mother Margaret was in Hammersmith Hospital in London she would often go to the chapel to pray. My mother was an Irish Catholic and her faith in God had always been there. It was here that she first heard of the Pilgrimage to Lourdes in France where many sick people would go from…
As a little girl I would often go on holiday to where my mum was born. She was born in Ballycastle Co Antrim N Ireland. It was a seaside town and very quaint. We would go most years to visit my family for our summer holiday. We went by plane from our local airport East…
I love and miss my mother Margaret everyday. She went too soon. Her guardian angel came for her when she was 47 years old and took her up to heaven. She had a beautiful face and smile. When I think of her I can see her smiling at me. Our house had four men and…
Jophiel – Beauty, Inner Peace And Creativity Colour is Yellow Sometimes we are too busy and we rush around trying to do everything at once. I bring inner calm and peace to you. I help you breathe in the cool air and, to learn to savour the moment and enjoy life at a steady pace.…
Metatron – Self-Discovery, Development and Motivation Colour is Violet, Silver and Gold Flecks I am a spiritual leader someone who helps people to develop and discover their talents. Many of you may have been gifted with receiving messages from Angels. I will teach and guide you on your journey of self-discovery and the road to…
I was very close to my brother as a young girl. He always looked after me and would play in the garden and house with me even though there was a nine year gap between the two of us. I love all of my brothers but our Pete is my closest brother. He has always…