"Surrender to the signs from the Universe and the answers will come"
​~Giuliana

It was a beautiful frosty friday, November the 6th.  I was busily packing to go to the WRITE BY THE SEA retreat that I had been planning and working towards for the past few months.  I was arranging my clothes into piles of what I was going to wear on what day when I realized, I had to fill the two purses I had for purses of hope.  I had items in my car that I had purchased and thought I had best do it before I forgot.  I was still in pyjamas and had flip flops on.  I grabbed my keys and rushed out the back door.  The steps were frosty and I had a premonition I was going to fall.  It was very surreal actually.  I only have 2 steps off my back deck but when I went to step out my foot slipped off the step and I landed smack on my back onto both steps.... I was in pain and I could feel I was going to faint.  I saw that the neighbour had his garage door open and for a split second I wanted to scream but didn't.  The reason I didn't was because I thought to myself.. my over 200 pounds would hurt his already bad back.  I prayed to God for me not to faint outside.  I somehow picked myself up and got into the house.  I grabbed an orange juice box from the fridge and made my way to the lazy chair.  There everything was getting black again. I prayed "please God don't let me faint".  I returned to consciousness and called Paulo sr who ran home to check on me.  I also had a text from my neighbour who ran over with Arnica tablets, a potion from Sedona and some other pain remedies.  I am so blessed.  As a result of the fall and after speaking with my mother and my dr, I decided to stay home from my Miami trip.  I am devastated.  I have to surrender to God that He has another plan in store.  I am sad and processing through it.  I would like to thank Connie Gorrell for her support in encouraging me to come to this retreat.  I feel the loss.  I hope to be able to make it next year.
Sometimes you just have to breathe and know "all is well."  

The Fall has made me rethink the way I am doing things.  I am taking time to rest, regroup, recharge, rejuvenate and relax.  I will come back stronger.  I have had a busy year.  Through it all I count all my blessings.
I know how loved I am.  I am a beautiful daughter of God and He has me in His Hands.  I await His guidance with so much excitement... ... 
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Life doesn't always go as planned.  God has other plans and there is nothing you can do but TRUST.  Life was never meant to be easy, but with God, you get the STRENGTH you need to get through whatever lessons may come.  What I find is that you have to get out of your head and into your heart and trust that there is a bigger reason for what is going on, and it isn't for us to understand in that moment.  Perhaps we will never know why something happens.  The trick is to get out of our ego and into our spirit.  I believe in God and I believe in my angels that they have my highest good at all times.  Let the tears flow and then regroup and become stronger.  There is value in everything.  Continue to pray and ask for guidance.  You are never alone. All is well.
With love.  

Today is Monday November 2 and I had a call this morning from a friend who said he felt moosha (in Italian it means down).  I felt very guided to write a very important blog today as I know many people who will struggle now that the seasons are changing and the day light becomes less. 
What is SAD syndrome? Seasonal Affective disorder is a type of depression associated with late fall/autumn and winter and is thought to be caused by lack of light.  It is related to the change of the seasons.  It can make you feel moody.  Light therapy is a known remedy.  If you are predispostioned please see your doctor when you try other remedies for a short period of time but can't shift out of the funk of SAD..
If you or someone you know is bipolar , at this time is when mania can be exacerbated.
It is normal to sometimes feel down or blue, but if you get prolonged symptoms such as 

1. moodiness
2. irritability
3. so tired you can't get out of bed
4. relationship issues
5. hypersensitivity
6. appetite changes
7. weight gain
8. anxiety
9. suicidal ideation

PLEASE SEE A DR. ASAP. or call 911.  Do not.. I repeat DO NOT medicate yourself with alcohol or drugs.

If you have mild SAD you can help yourself by 

1. getting into nature and grounding
2. breathing deeply
3. dancing
4. singing
5. connecting with a friend
6. listen to music
7. animal therapy
8. do yoga
9. exercise
10. help others (when you get nervous focus on service!)
11. bathe in epsom salts
12. eat healthy food
13. meditate
14. pray
15. bring in beauty into your life with flowers .. etc.

If I can help in any way with an angel card reading or coaching please call me on my cell at 403-850-2532
or email me at jmelo10@shaw.ca

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP in an EMERGENCY with violent behaviour call 911.
​www.giulianamelo.com