About me

I am Gail, founder and designer of this site, my teaching, and self-help site.  Whenever I surf or shop, I read everyone's web bio, because that is where I can begin to know and trust the individual, or not.  So I am adding a little information about myself.

I was the eldest of three, born in Chicago, to upper middle class parents, who were good, honest, and kind.  Perhaps I was an Indigo Child; but certainly today I fit the profile of Indigo Adult.  I was not much like my parents or siblings then or now.  I was always more interested in things of the spirit, but it took many years before I understood that, and found the right path.

At a very early age I became a member of Mensa, a club for folks with an IQ over 140, but I let it lapse a long time ago.  Though I thought I would enjoy the company of like-minded individuals, I was soon disappointed.  There was something about being in an elitist group that only catered to one element of society, seemingly ignoring qualities of the spirit, of creativity, kindness, and humanity, that was not for me.      

My first important spiritual breakthrough came from an unusual source.  When I was a young wife and mother, I took up flying.  That was in the '70s.  En route to getting my license I met many pilots, and observed that their actual higher perspective of Earth also seemed to change their view of life.  These people held my interest as no group had thus far, and it was the beginning of my change. 

Subsequently, while taking classes in judo and karate, I gravitated towards books on Zen, meditation, and anything spiritual.  That led to learning advanced mantra meditation, a ritual that eventually expanded to 6 hours of my day.  Every minute was worthwhile though, for when one's mind can be calmed and focused on a regular basis, it becomes stronger, clearer, and wiser.  A metamorphosis occurs; spiritual knowledge and attainment become most important.  

My husband, children, and I lived in a meditation village—or ashram environment—for many years.  We had spiritual quality-of-life and inner direction.  During those years I traveled to India, Europe, and throughout North America to attend advanced meditation courses.  I spent months in holy environments where I meditated for sometimes 12 hours each day.  I had audiences with holy men and women.  Kundalini awakened fast, and though it is a blessing in the long run, it is intense, and sometimes a challenge to live with! Third-eye headaches, seeing auras, knowing other peoples’ thoughts (without wanting to, thank you!), trying to sleep when the whole body was vibrating from spiritual energy, and having inexplicable mystical experiences on a daily basis, were just some of the perks and problems.

An individual changes--permanently--when there is so much kundalini activity.  They become more focused on God, more compassionate and understanding, and more oriented towards helping others.  So, in following that inner guidance, I learned many holistic healing methods and counseling tools.  I became passionately interested in astrology in the late '70's because I discovered that the planetary arrangement of an individual's birth chart shows their soul matrix.  When one can see one's own strengths and weaknesses in living color, it helps greatly to grow.  It also helps to better know our friends and family and be more forgiving and understanding.  

In the 80s I studied holistic nutrition, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Herbalism, Essential Oils, Bach Flower Remedies, California Flower Essences, Jin Shin Do, body language, face reading, iridology, psychic protection, shamanism, palmistry, handwriting analysis, pranic healing, crystal healing, yoga, Tibetan thought, Christian thought, Hindu thought, Native American teachings, and Reiki.  I became an ordained minister, a Reiki Master, a shamanic healer/teacher, a paranormal educator, and a professional astrologer.  I taught hundreds of students, for years and years in both the USA and Canada, in person and online. 

Back in my 20s I took classes in fine arts, and did oil painting, charcoal sketching, and some work in acrylics.  In the last 10 years I've turned my creative interests toward digital graphics, with an emphasis on creating pictures that look as much like an oil painting as possible.  I make my own graphics and have done professional web design.  I prefer simple, clean lines for my professional site (this one), but I like to spice it up with color, texture, and new styles, for my stories and quotes site (www.Victoryanah.com).  I use Photoshop CS3, Paint Shop Pro Ultimate, Bryce 5.5, Poser 7, Terragen, Vue 6 Esprit Pro Studio, Painter X, and some of the Kai's programs.  I learned to code in HTML many years ago but these days I prefer the less-demanding approach of Front Page 2003 to make my websites.  I create my graphics and webs on a fast Vista Dell with a 22" widescreen.  I also have a couple of widescreen laptops for backup and portability.  I have an affinity for technology, so you could say I'm a computer geek.

My taste in music is eclectic.  I like most classical, jazz, bluegrass, alternative, reggae, and 50s and 60s pop.  I do not care for heavy metal or rap.  In art, I favor the old masters, and in particular I am fond of Monet and his use of color and light.  I am not a fan of most modern art unless the colors and energy are particularly pleasing.  My attraction to things like art and music is based on their feeling and the energy they carry to the observer.  Since my own energy is in a frequency of relative peace, I need a similar, or better, energy for it to be compatible with mine. 

I am committed to a Green planet, and support everything that is environmentally friendly.  I enjoy travel, gardening, pets, being in Nature, solitude, good friends, silence, and laughter.  I am now retired from teaching and healing, but I use my website to offer my articles to others who may be interested in such things.  My Sagittarian Sun is on the Galactic Center, which means I channel a lot of cosmic energy.  I feel tremendous gratitude for my life; for the opportunity to be here in body and to learn and grow on this beautiful planet.

These days my life is that of a monk--I am a recluse, choosing to live away from the masses, in relative peace and quiet.  But I have numerous interests and hobbies, so life is full.  I love to crochet, and I continue to make things in my spare time.  I taught classes in the use of crystals and gemstones, and now I create gemstone necklaces, to access the energy of each type of stone, rather than for aesthetic reasons.  I am devoting substantial time to creating my digital artwork and selling it online.  Perhaps most importantly, I am writing my memoirs.  In some ways my life has been ordinary and in others it has been extraordinary, so it is time to put it in writing.

After 33 years of intensive spiritual discipline and training, I have accomplished more than I thought possible.  And my journey continues on the road less traveled. 

Blessings,

Gail