The missing lighter and a King Charles Spaniel

It is the little things that keep me going, little reminders from spirit that are so subtle, they breeze through my day as whispers on the wind.  

Working in a charity shop brings many social interactions, chats, shared stories, lots of interesting and sometimes less interesting snippets pass by my ears.  A lady who has donated a yellow coat comes in regularly (apparently, although this is the first time I have met her).  She has left a packet of fags and a lighter in the pocket.  The lighter has sentimental value.  She has asked about it before.  I trek up the stairs, I peer through rails of clothes, no, there are definitely no yellow jackets.  I have a quick root through a giant playpen of clothes. Nothing yellow.  

I break the news gently, the lady is disappointed and somewhat surprised that a) her coat isn't there and b) it may have been sold.   Never mind, we have a little chat, she thinks about buying a mat to wipe her feet on, but her dog Charlie chews the edges.  'Charlie?' I say...my spiritual radar takes a pricking 'yes' she says 'he is a King Charles Spaniel'.  

Yes, the sign I am often given during messages from Spirit to represent my son, my Mum calls my son Charlie, King Charles.  It makes me happy.

Lots of love and light to everyone who needs it.

Tamasin x

Have you got a light?

'Have you got a light?'  

Simple enough request.  A smoker, in need of a puff on a fag.  I get it.   Considering how much I love to re-interpret all the events that happen in my little life, I am surprised it has taken me so long to notice this little phrase. 

Twice this week I have been asked for a light. Twice I have dismissed the request.  'No. I don't smoke.  I used to smoke but I gave it up'.  When people ask me for a light, I bore them with the story of how I gave up.  Yes, this is how I see a request for a lighter.  An opportunity to tell smokers that giving up is the way forward.  I provide a role model for them. If I can do it, they can do it. Obviously I don't say this to anyone who needs a cigarette, I just share my personal experience with them.

But wait, also this month I have come across disposable lighters on my path, disposed off, discarded, dropped because they are no longer working. 

'Have you got a light?'  .....do you know what.  I have got a light.  It doesn't involve any flammable materials or burning tobacco. No, the light I have comes from within.  Of course.  A reminder to shine my own light, be the beacon of difference you want to be in the world. 

Next time someone asks me if I have a light I am going to have to reply 'only from within'.  It will be interesting to see what happens! 

Lots of love and light to everyone who needs it.

Tamasin x