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Certified Crystal Healer

9 Oct

Oh, yes!

Bernard is officially certified in crystal healing thanks to Margaret Ann Lembo, author of Chakra Awakening: Transform Your Reality Using Crystals, Color, Aromatherapy & The Power of Positive Thought. For a five hour workshop at Journeys of Life in Shadeyside, Bernard and his executive board for The Human Element, a newly found student group on campus devoted to love and acceptance, entered a realm of Universal Laws, Color, Chakras, Crystals, and Aromatherapy. All basics that are mentioned in Chakra Awakening. (Purchase the book by clicking on the image)

The new age shop was lit by the early morning light and as we got out of the taxi cab, I knew instantly that this place would become my new safe haven away from trouble and despair. We entered the store like any other store, but something seemed to wash us clean. It eventually became a hot spot for all walks of life like ourselves to come and learn about the ancient ways as the bustle of the day awakened even more. After we checked ourselves in for the Crystal Healing workshop, I noticed just how fun, vibrant, and miscellaneous everything looked. But as I quickly assimilated to the cosmic air there was indeed a method, an order, to where everything was placed. There was a Halloween section, Egyptian section, candles, oils, salt lamps, and my favorite… crystals!

I plummeted to the ground immediately when I saw the assortment of crystals and gemstones. I later learned in the class that we can use those terms interchangeably, thank goodness because I was wondering if there was a difference. It is all about your preference. We always have choices as it was clearly stated by our teacher. Well, there were your common crystals like quartz and amethyst to your more intricate structures like pyrite and lapis lazuli snuggled in their little plastic compartments. All fairly priced I will say, which made me even more giddy with joy. Everyone in the group was flowing to every place in the store and it remained that way until we had to go.

After we browsed the store of every nook and cranny we could find, it was time to meet the one and only Margaret Ann Lembo and let our minds soak up her wisdom and knowledge that she carries from all over the world. Like a stream of energy each participant walked up the stairs, but this time the sight of books, tarot decks, magazines, and light hugged our eyes and even mine as big as they were from seeing a new floor could not pull from the gripping sight of books. Another money snatcher from my wallet. I just love my books.

Because there was no time to stop and sniff out the best books, I and the gang went to the classroom that was conveniently located next to a little kitchen and the bathroom. Time just evaporated after that and light poured into all our souls and the room was filled with peace and love. Something quite extraordinary to experience in a room full of strangers. But us being in that room on that very day, could mean that we’ve interacted with those beings before just in a different lifetime. so are they really strangers?

I’ve learned about the universal laws of everything being energy and energy vibrating. Thus in turn everything affecting everything else. I also learned more in depth that we have an aura which is made up of our past lives, memories, and chakras. Chakras were described in class like spinning wheels of light that actually don’t stick out like cones in front of your body, but like a hoola hoop around your body. This was a pretty sight to feel. Like any pretty sight, usually there is color. Color was mentioned in great detail, because each chakra has a different color and there are 7 chakras.

Root- Red

Navel- Orange

Solar Plexus- Yellow

Heart- Green/Pink

Throat- Blue

Third Eye- Purple

Crown- White

This bond between chakras and color pave the way to match specific crystals to each chakra. Margaret did a very good job in teaching us how to remember the crystals and in what ways they can be used for healing based on chakra teachings. For example, if you are in a situation where you need to work with someone or some people you would rather not soak up or digest their draining energies, then wear or surround yourself with the crystal of amber. This gemstone clearly defines what is your space and what is theirs. Because we are all vibrating energies, some of us are overly powerful than others. In using amber along with the Solar Plexus chakra which is about ingesting life both physically and spiritually this combination will help you balance the situation to deter any negativity.

Even though the class must end at some point, I was really moved to purchase Chakra Awakening, Smudge in Spray (a helpful mist to banish negativity), and a little vial of Auntie M’s Anti (natural anti-Bernard-Getting-Sick tool) all part of Margaret’s product lines to help people transform their own realities. I did get a chance to talk with her one on one and she immediately sensed my passion and drive and interesting enough she was swept away when I told her I am aspiring to become a talk show host.

“Will you let me be a guest on your show?” She asked. I did not have my business cards at the time, so I made a cute makeshift card and wrote down that she was amazing and yes she will be welcomed to come onto my show. I only allow genuine and life changing people to come on, so of course she fits the bill. The experience is worth posting on The Bernard Charles Show because it is another example of how my personality just shines through wherever I go. I know it will get me to where I need to be because even Auntie M. herself said so…

“Bernard, Unlimited potential and your powerful dynamic personality will catapult you to great heights! Blessings, Margaret Ann Lembo”

For more information about Margaret Ann Lembo and her products please visit www.margaretannlembo.com

Happiness and Love. Bernard seeks both.

13 Sep

Photo by AntiSpy @DeviantArt

Gosh it is late at night and I am doing laundry so reflection is necessary. Well, it is amazing how much goes on in only a couple of hours, just imagine days and then years. So much can go on by and you will not notice the weight of the moments gone by until they have already passed. I must say I am really lucky to be around such wonderful people in my life. To some respect I have to thank all those asses as well for making my life crummy because without their stupidity and ignorance I would not be the person I am today. I would not be the person I am today if it wasn’t for all you who do believe that I can achieve my dreams. My dream of one day becoming a talk show host. My dream of one day being able to host the VMAs. My dream of one day making people smile-laugh-cry.  It is a great feeling to have since there is a lot of ugly in the world. There is a good deal of happiness too, but the bad seems to overcast the good and so people pay more attention to the negative then the good.

Is it not easier to appreciate the good then the bad. It is more natural for us to accept the good not the bad because if we accept the bad we constantly have to remind ourselves to accept the bad. I am thankful for the friends I have. I must say I have quite a bit of people who I can talk to and be like “Yo, I have this issue or I have this thing to tell you” I like having people in my life. I also enjoy having my alone time as well. I know I am just reflecting here–but I truly want people to know that I will go far for them if they are willing to speak up and ask for help.

I am like a great ball of energy so if you are feeling down, I am sure that I will do something that is quite entertaining. I just love the good in life, not the bad. You should too! Worshiping the evil in life is disgusting and gross. What makes me the leader in saying that? I can say that and I have the right to say that because I know deep down, there is not one human being that enjoys the bad. We all must feel happy at some point. We all must wish at some point. We all must be content with living life to its fullest and most appreciative capacity.

Knowing that I like Ellen DeGeneres gives me some example to demonstrate to all of you reading this right now. My goal is to help you achieve enlightenment. Oh I know that is a far off shot, but come on– you all know who you are! You all know what makes you tick! It just takes someone like me to try and reel it back and say look–you are deeper then what you just ate or where you just hooked up last. Life is so invigorating to the soul and spirit that each and every one deserves a reminder and a second chance.

Personally, second chances are harder to give to people who are complete A-holes, but they are people too. I know. Ugh, but they are and the sad thing about it is that they haven’t fully accepted themselves or really dived into their deep self.  I just hope people can find themselves before they lived their life only knowing what was immediately around them. That is why traveling is so fun and meeting new people.

I love being in college. I love meeting and seeing new faces. Because there is a story with it and if I just stayed home and watched my couch for the whole day then I would not be able to fully appreciate life even more. Life is bigger then what is in your hometown. I know that leaving home is hard. It is hard every single time I leave for school or for an extended amount of time. BUT it must be done in order to experience life’s pleasures in knowledge.

I quietly sit in my dorm right now thinking of all the things I want to say, but my mind is so full and it can only spit out one thing at a time. Golly, wouldn’t it be nice to fall in love with the absolute best person. Love it is so gay and elegant. Passionate and warm. Love is the fragrance that life sprays out for all those souls that love themselves and can spray their own so that the wind can catch it and send the song alongside someone’s ears.

Mighty words. I love to write. I want to write a book. But speaking my ideals and ideas are so much easier. But writing helps me convey my thoughts a little bit more carefully. I hope I did not bore any of you reading this. I don’t even know if any of this will be read. I just know the internet is so great that the universe has to check its email at the start of the day.

Photo by robinpika @ DeviantArt

May all of you who read this have sweet dreams because I will be thinking of you–I know who read this without even physically knowing. I know by instinct and intuition.

12 Districts. 2 Tributes. 1 Survivor…Until now

4 Aug

A fire just rekindled itself and now it is burning so brightly as I wait for the third book of The Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay to come out August 24th.

I am absolutely thrilled about these books that Suzanne Collins so delicately weaved together! Her writing takes you on a journey of one girl and one boy each from 12 districts into mayhem and fright of The Hunger Games where survival, intellect, and maybe some love keeps your heart, mind, and soul wanting to read more and more. I recently read the two books this past spring and really could not put them down. I avoided eating and doing homework until I got into another chapter of complete rebellion and conformity.

The basis of the trilogy is so moving that the first book The Hunger Games is being filmed into a movie by Lionsgate! Now, as a blooming TV artist, I absolutely hands down adore the thought and emotion of auditioning for this movie. Just auditioning would be a honor, because the books make me feel the same way as did reading the Harry Potter books and I have no problem “dying” on set because I can say I died for my district. Oh the thrill I am getting just writing this post.

Gosh, 20,000 or so people on Facebook.com likes The Hunger Games! Amazing! Collins truly created a masterpiece by writing these books and I raise my glass to all the characters that she has brought to life.

Katniss-The Girl who dazzled ignorant capital residents by her flaming beauty
Peeta- The boy who simply shared some bread
Gale- The strong one
Rue- One of my favorite characters. The youngest, but the loudest!
Cinna- Creativity runs through him like fire blazes through brush
Effie- On point and on time.
Haymitch- Don’t let his grouchiness fool you.
Primrose- Katniss’ little sister, healing hands just like their mom

These characters all have that special role in the heroine’s life and Collins depicted human interaction so vividly, I was bound to cry, laugh, and feel pain for every step that Katniss took in this legendary war between rebellion and conformity.

Katniss Everdeen ignites a flame that will send sparks flying in all directions as she defies the odds against her.

Will this tale of pure defiance lead her astray and her family in danger? Or will it change the course of capital history as we know it?

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