A Dresser Full of Treasures

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“Thank you SO much for such fantastic insight during my soul discovery session. I cannot tell you how grateful I am and as I read this alone in my car, I literally gasped and almost started crying. I'll pinpoint some details that resonated so deeply with me. Please feel free to share my story or response with your online community, because the relief and assurance you provided me with today is just beyond words. I think I'm still in shock.”

This was the beginning of an email I received from a client just a few days ago. Abby received a Soul Discovery session from me and offered a lot of feedback on why it was so meaningful to her. A Soul Discovery is a written form of psychic reading where I meditate to consult with my client’s spirit guides and then describe what I experienced in the vision. Abby’s feedback/validation has been inserted at the appropriate places in italics. I’m calling this Soul Discovery “A Dresser Full of Treasures.”

Abby – soul discovery session

April 7, 2024

Hi, Abby. Thanks for letting me do this for you. When I do these meditations, everything is so vibrant and realistic that it seems like real life rather than just a vision. I cannot control what happens during these experiences, so I’m swept along for a ride and do my best to remember all the details. Here’s what I discovered for you…

I found myself standing inside a square room. On each wall, there was a large window. I peeked outside each window since there were no curtains. Out one window, I saw a mountain above a forest. Out another window was a view of the ocean. The third window led to an open field with leaves blowing from the wind. Out the fourth window, it was nighttime with glowing stars, and there was a raging bonfire. Of course, four different landscapes are impossible in one location, but anything goes during these visions since they’re more like a fantasy movie.

As I contemplated the meaning of the four scenes and windows, I heard a voice behind me say, “Abby is unique because her soul is connected to all four elements of nature – earth, water, air, and fire.” I turned around and was greeted by a petite woman with short blond hair. She wore a white dress with red roses printed all over it. She introduced herself as Selma and said she was one of your spiritual guardians.

She gave more insight into the scenes outside the windows and said that most people only connect to one or two elements. But you draw energy, peace, and tranquility from all four. She said if you’re feeling stuck, go outside and get some fresh AIR. If you need more creativity or inspiration, light a candle for FIRE. If you are feeling depleted of energy, take a long bath or a walk around a lake to connect with WATER. And if you’re feeling unbalanced, go outside barefoot and ground yourself to the EARTH.

“My spirit guide mentioned my attachment with the four elements. How true this is. I love swimming and value my hot baths. I'm an avid gardener, and just a happier person any day I can get my hands in the dirt. I'm also fond of candles and sitting around a campfire is the only reason I would ever go camping.”

I asked how long she’s been watching over you, and Selma said she helped usher you into this world. Watching you grow and evolve has been one of her greatest joys. She said you exude a type of purity and kindness she rarely sees among humans. You do not need to be perfect, nor does she expect you to be. Simply live life and grant yourself room to make mistakes, for there is always room for improvement. Yet, she wants you to know you’re doing magnificently (even if you don’t always feel like it.)

More than anything, she says you’re feeling uninspired and a little ho-hum lately. Each week and each day feels pretty much the same. You’re stuck in the daily grind of taking care of family matters, putting everyone’s needs before your own, and longing for a change of scenery that rarely arrives in the form of travel. Rest assured, life will not always be this monotonous.

Selma pointed to a dresser that rested in the corner of the room. I hadn’t paid much attention since it looked like an ordinary dresser with wooden drawers you might see in any person’s bedroom. She asked me to take a closer look. When I did, I noticed each drawer was inscribed with faint cursive writing, as if a carpenter had engraved it long ago. The bottom drawer said past lifetimes. The next one said soul purposes. Another said family. And the fourth read signs from above. She instructed me to open one. I opted for the bottom one about past lifetimes; when I opened it, there were many items.

I saw black-and-white photographs, sheets of paper with names, dates, and locations, and even a few small wooden planks with paintings on them. Every item was related to your past lifetimes. You were a doula/labor and delivery nurse in 1800s England. You were unable to have children of your own, but you found great joy and passion in assisting new mothers in the birth process.

You were a sailor and explorer in Somalia who created maps as you traveled into uncharted territory. In Kenya, you were a craftsman and builder who specialized in making huts for your tribe. Most recently, in the early 1900s, you were an aspiring model on the outskirts of New York. You were pretty but also brilliant and well-read. The modeling did not work out, but you opened a daycare-type facility where you loved teaching kids to sing and play. You sang incredibly and loved volunteering at your local community playhouse.

“You said my past lives included being a doula who couldn't have children and an aspiring model in New York. I have always loved babies and although I have two children in this lifetime, I suffered miscarriages as well. I also went to modeling school as a teenager and used to obsess over portfolios and fashion and have always wanted to visit New York one day.”

The amount of information squirreled away in this past life drawer was endless. Interestingly enough, a document stated that someone in your current life was named Nolan or Noah (I cannot recall which one). In any case, he was apparently your father in a past lifetime, and he taught you lumberjack skills as you worked in the forest together. If you do not presently know someone by that name, perhaps this is someone you’ll meet in the coming years. Regardless, you’ll find yourself very connected to this person because of your past life history. And in the present, this guy will be very good at building, fixing, and repairing things since anything mechanically inclined will come naturally to him.

“I have a son named Nolan (although my 90 year old grandma always calls him Noah) and I do feel very close to him. I giggle at the thought that he was my father in a past life, and now the roles have changed and now I get to tell HIM what to do.”

I opened the dresser drawer labeled soul purposes and pulled out the only thing inside. It was a beige leather scroll inscribed with black ink that listed in plain language what your life purposes are this time around. At this point, Selma kindly took it from me. She not only read the items on this list but also gave some more context. Here, I’ll paraphrase what she said.

Selma says that you are not lost or off-track. You may sometimes experience a low-level depression, but it’s merely due to the fatigue and redundancy you’re currently experiencing. Like earlier, she stated you are craving a change of scenery. You need more adventure and something to look forward to. Luckily for you, TRAVEL is a soul purpose. This will become easier with time. Even if you cannot feasibly pull off a bucket-list trip right now, take little excursions outside your home city to see some new sights. It will rejuvenate your soul more than you think. Better yet, if you can take a friend's trip or even a solo trip where you’re not responsible for anything but yourself… that would be even more ideal.

Speaking your truth and being assertive is another soul goal. Do not bite your tongue to avoid conflict. If something needs to be said, then say it. If the air needs to be cleared, bring up the elephant in the room and address the issue with the person at hand. You tend to shy away from conflict because you are a peacekeeper (ironically, peacekeeper is another soul purpose.) But these two lessons can coincide with one another. You can both keep the peace AND be assertive. Choose your battles wisely, but if something is worth battling for, then do not back down. You are good at compromising… too good at times. Selma says it’s okay to get your way sometimes.

“Selma, my spirit guide, mentioned I need to be more assertive but I'm a peacekeeper as well. Oh boy is this true! I hate conflict and will avoid it at all costs. Usually this does not work in my favor. I'm always telling myself I need to grow a backbone.”

She says you crave connection and authentic conversations. You want to be heard, understood, appreciated, and valued for what you bring to the table. Those who love you most often take you for granted, assuming you’ll keep functioning at peak levels even if they do not refill your cup. This is not okay. Hopefully, those closest to you will realize your value and strive to ensure you feel as loved as you are.

Other life purposes/soul lessons include staying positive while understanding that it’s okay to have an “off day.” Finding beauty in places where others see none. Thinking outside the box. Nurturing/caretaking/helping/healing/counseling. Making time for yourself. Embracing the unknown. Having faith in yourself. Trusting the process. And not giving up on your long-term goals. Once again, Selma was adamant that you’re on track. You only “feel” like you lack direction because there are too many possible avenues to pursue. No matter what choices you make with your life, you’ll always be left wondering, “What if I had done this instead of that? What if I work there instead of here? Why haven’t I found my true calling?”

She says to overcome this cycle of doubt and overthinking matters, try your best to live in the moment. Five years from now, you’ll see WHY things are like this right now. In hindsight, you’ll realize that every chapter of your life unfolds with purpose, and a larger plan is in place, even if you’re too close to the blueprint to see the finished masterpiece. Do not give up hope. You do not have a huge support system, but those you let into your “inner circle” love you completely and would do anything to help you if you’re struggling.

I opened the drawer labeled family and found a sheet of paper. Unless I misinterpreted something here, I do believe it said something about a daughter (a younger daughter?) It said in some ways, she is wise beyond her years, and in other ways, she’s still working on becoming more mature. She may be into lesser-known interests and activities, pursuing things she finds exciting versus what happens to be popular or trendy. This young lady is quirky and off-beat, and in social settings, she tends to be more introverted… until she is comfortable around others, and then she can be outright hilarious. She’s had several past lifetimes as both genders, and some where she was gender fluid. Regardless, the future looks bright for her.

“You hit the nail on the head with my teenage daughter. She is the funniest person I know! She's a bit unorthodox but incredibly strong willed, won fifth place in the state championship for girls wrestling, and at one point did ask that we refer to her as "they" or "them". She truly does have a mix of boy and girl traits and she's perfectly okay with it.”

The only other thing I remember seeing in the family dresser drawer was a sticky note referencing someone named Zach. The bullet points under his name depicted the words raw, unfiltered, funny, impulsive, and kooky. I’m unsure who this is referencing, but perhaps it’s a family member, friend, or coworker of yours.

“My brother's name is Zach, and ‘raw’ and ‘unfiltered’ is putting it lightly for him! His sense of humor is always offending someone and he's not sorry for it.”

Lastly, I opened the dresser drawer labeled signs from above. There was a ceramic paperweight in the shape of 222. I lifted it and looked at the bottom, which said, “Universal sign that Abby should stop what she’s doing and count her blessings. Gratitude will ensure she finds her equilibrium in the moment.” I’ll stop here and explain that “angel numbers” differ for everyone. Seeing 222 on a clock could mean something entirely different for another person, but this is what it means for you, specifically.

Various items were in the drawer. Each came with a description of how you should interpret the item when you see it in your everyday life. There was a small woodpecker figurine. It said when you see a woodpecker, which won’t happen often, it means you’re bumping up against a problem with the same solution that does not seem to be working. When you see a woodpecker, it means you should find a different approach to solve the issue currently happening in your life. Think outside the box!

I found a dragonfly ornament in the drawer. When you see a dragonfly, it means your soul is craving freedom and adventure. Schedule a trip if possible. When you see a rabbit, it means you’re feeling vulnerable and emotional that day. That being the case, surround yourself with a good friend who can boost your self-esteem and good vibes. Lastly, seeing 444 is a sign from your spirit guides that you should stop what you’re doing and get a drink of water. You generally do not drink enough despite making an effort to do so.

“You said when I see a rabbit that I may be feeling vulnerable and emotional that day and to surround myself with a good friend to boost my self esteem and good vibes. This morning, before receiving my reading, I was showing my son a bunny who was just chilling in our front yard, and we just watched him for a good while. I did feel particularly out of sorts and anxious today, and ended up having lunch with a friend. My spirit guide sounds a bit like my husband in ways...he's always telling me to drink more water.”

I turned to Selma and asked if there was anything else she wanted you to know. She said she would try her best to make an appearance in your dreams more often. She may appear as one of your favorite animals because it’s easier to manifest that way for some reason. She said you need to get more sleep and avoid distracting yourself late into the night with your device. Unless you’re looking up something of great importance, nothing you’re scrolling through is worth losing sleep over. She insists you are funny and have a wonderful sense of humor. You love to smile, laugh, and spread joy. This hasn’t been happening as much lately, but it’s merely a phase and you’ll be feeling much, MUCH better come summertime.

She insisted you place your hand over your heart and close your eyes. Silently say the words, “I am safe. I am loved. I am exactly where I need to be.” Do this once daily, and she’ll be somewhere nearby, keeping possible distractions at bay so you can have a moment of peace. She then chuckled to herself, blew a kiss to me with both hands, and said, “We’re all made of light. Some of us flicker like sparks in a fire, while others, like Abby glow brightly like stars in the sky.” Just then, she dematerialized into a speck of light and floated through one of the glass windows. She zipped over the flames of the firepit and into the night sky, where she came to rest inside the brightest stars overhead. And just like that, the whole scene faded to black like it was the end of a movie.

“Honestly, everything you mentioned in my soul discovery session made sense and has offered such a relief to me. I could detail everything, but it would be a massive email. I was outside gardening a few hours ago and took a moment to just breathe and look around and appreciate that even though I've been feeling so lost in life, it's right where I need to be right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

I want to say thanks to Abby for letting me share this write-up publicly. I’m not doing so for the sake of praise or ego, but rather to remind everyone that spirit guides are real. They know us. They love us. They can relate to our struggles, and they certainly share in our joys. I hope this article reminds you of these truths and gives you peace of mind.

I’ve been asked by a few people if every Soul Discovery session is the same. Similar topics generally come up in most sessions (spirit guides, past lives, soul purposes, future predictions, information on career, love life, health, etc.) BUT, the way it’s presented and the setting is different every single time. In some cases, the scene takes place at a circus or carnival. Other times, I find myself meeting spirit guides in warehouses, factories, sports stadiums, inside of past lifetimes, and even in outer space. It certainly keeps me on my toes and pulls me into the story like I’ve stepped right into a movie.

Some people opt to leave these Soul Discoveries completely open-ended, letting the Universe and their spirit guides determine what is presented. In other cases, clients have me focus on specific topics or questions. Regardless, I offer four different tiers of Soul Discoveries - one for every budget and level of interest. Email the office to schedule yours today.

Oh, and don’t forget about the upcoming event. I’m conducting a Past Life Gallery Reading in Omaha on May 3rd. Get your tickets before it sells out.

Thanks for reading, and have a great day!

Cheers,

Andy