Saturday, October 6, 2012

Moments with Melodie

- by Melanie Elliott, Author
(please excuse spelling and grammar errors - Author is visually challenged)



Sketch - "Melodie's Meeting Place" (A hammock among tropical-like trees and in an environment of beautiful white fine sand with a slight warm, soothing breeze).




INTRODUCTION  It is my hope that overtime you will experience insight and comforts as you read descriptions of Melodie's spiritual visitations.  Melodie, my twin has left life early and I am very serious when I speak of our continuing to experience our connection and have joy in the thought that we have many more celebratory visits before us.  You are likely curious as to how and perhaps skeptical that spiritual visits are the real deal.  I have no doubts that Melodie's visits are absolute.  Any doubts may well be eliminated as you read through this blog.  If you remain convinced that this is a figment of one's imagination -- explore the connection of identical twins in science and particularly those who have been separated at birth only to be joined in later life -- similarities, communication techniques etc. are outstanding and validating.

BACKGROUND:  In 1970, Melodie at 24 years young and a nurse, she travelled from British Columbia to experience her Christmas wedding in Nova Scotia with her family.  Within a few days for the wedding date, she and her "to be" husband were in a car accident and Melodie was rendered a quadriplegic.  They married while she was in hospital. With great courage and determination she embraced her gift to paint and became a partner of a British Columbia art gallery.  A few years after the first years of growth of her gallery she returned to her university studies with a goal of becoming an art therapist --- this she did achieve and actively worked in her career of choice in British Columbia. 

An actuary's opinion during post accident trial was that she would not survive beyond her 35th year. She proved all statistics and expectations to be wrong and quietly and peacefully passed away in her 54th year. 

Melodie left life after a day in Martinique swimming with dolphins and doing so in tandem with an individual who guided her throughout her dream of a lifetime. She was fearless.

Image:  Swimming with dolphins - a wish come true for Melodie who passed away the evening after her swim in Martinique.  She had a love of the water -- it provided her a freedom as she could propel her own body (without gravity) with the use of her shoulders.  A breathing apparatus, used in tandem provided her the opportunity to not only swim with dolphins but to scan the Great Barrier Reef of Australia two years prior. (Melodie is not in this photo)


As Melodie's identical twin, her passing left me (the author) with an incredible emptiness.   Time did not heal anything however it did make the situation a little more familiar.  I had sensed that she had left life and was a "being" in the spiritual/energy world in the form of white-light energy.  I kept this fact to myself for concern of being labeled as crazy or delusional.


FEBRUARY 2010
SPIRITUALLY CONNECTING WITH TWIN
In the absence of my weekly visit with an acupuncturist, John,  a new practitioner was introduced -- a now dear friend by the name of "Dr. Joe".  After a warm introduction he proceeded to give me information where he could be reached if I was in need of a non-scheduled treatment.  As he handed me the document, he startled.....with concern, I asked if he was OK and he confirmed all was well.  He explained that the level of pain he received when touching my hand was intense.  I was astounded and compelled to ask how he knew I had pain -- his response was that of he receiving my pain which traveled up his arm. 

He then had a great smile and I was compelled if there was something I should be aware of.  Oh, he stated i am smiling at your sister is now laughing at you and your typical manner of being over concerned.

Everything came to an absolute halt as his words were the first validation that Melodie is in my spiritual space.  I had so much to say to her, so much in need of hearing her thoughts however I felt that it was not the time or place to ask him to go into detail.

After he left the treatment area I was absolutely elated yet instantly feeling the comfort of relief - I had not realized the worry and concern I had been wearing for Melodie's peace.

Finally, I had connected with Melodie and that my greatest life-time wish for a spiritual/energy experience had occurred.  I was oh so hungry for more detail however satisfied with the thought of much more to come.  The event was a message that translated to an "Everlasting Melodie".  My failed efforts to connect were finally history and my focus was now to go about my world - one in which Melodie will always remain on my shoulder and not just the refusal to accept that she no longer existed.


MARCH 2010
CONNECTION - AN ESTABLISHED CONTINUUM
     After my regular acupuncturist John returned from a trip to Peru which was focused on his wish to expand on his interest in Shamanism an event occurred that ended all yearning for Melodie's spirit After a craniosacral massage he asked if I had experienced anything different or unusual.   I was somewhat amazed he did so as indeed there was a difference......I informed him that I had met a level of relaxation that I had never known before in my past lifetime.  This was followed by he asking if he could share some information with me.  I was anxious to hear what he had to say.

       His story began with the fact that he had witnessed a warm white aura around my body while engaged in the craniosacral massage and said he felt the light was my aura however in split second he recognized that the aura was that of Melodie.

     I was stunned, breathless, with heart pounding with great excitement all at one time.  He continued to say that she graciously asked if he would be  "the messenger" and provide me her message in words.  Melodie stated that she is with me at all times and very proud as to what and how I am continuing in life.  She informed me that she would be with me to make my journey beyond life as I know it.  She said she was looking forward to this and it will come in due time.  She encouraged me to feel that my next journey will be one of great reward, of goodness and strongly suggested that I remain calm as my turn to leave will come in due time.  She stressed that it was important to remain with a strong spiritual energy despite wellness status..

     John's communication with Melodie was in no manner that which many have experienced.....a spirit/mind energy mass to another spirit/mind energy match.  This mindful communication had been very much a part of communication between Melodie and myself --- I suspect, a known phenomena for identical twins who are reported to have their own mindful communication.  Just to add to the topic of communication, we, as twins in early years had a language of our own and when Melodie spoke with John she had used a few of the words I well knew. 

     I think that John was just as spiritually moved as I.  We both sat in a state of utter joy, and I with an absolute completeness.  I  looked at John informing him that he had just met my "energy buddy". "Rightly so" was his response.

      I asked John why he felt that Melodie would choose that moment to relay a message and he informed me that during his studies and recent experience in he Peru had enhanced his energy and a spiritual level as he moved through his passion in Shamanism.

     He left to continue on with this practice and I sat motionless in my residence in a silence that was seemingly sacred.  I felt such love for life and a great sense of being safe and without need for stress with respect to my leaving life.  In the following days, the conversation came to mind constantly and with each thought and memory, my place on earth and after life made a great deal of sense and was received with comfort.  Her message was life-changing.
                                                                           
    
SPRING 2011: 
A Visit in a Melodie Fashion
The strongest characteristics among the females in our lineage is that of superior dance, art and fashion gifts.  Having said that, gardening is our first love in the spring and summer months. 
In the growing season of Mother's garden her outstanding rhododendron compelled me to attempt to suitably capture it's beauty in my artwork.  After struggling to mix the right paint combination, I took a break and turned my attention images of floral, watercolor art on the Internet. 

Photo:  watercolor image (cropped) by Author and Artist, Melanie Elliott

Our Mum, also a painter had applied her talents to the subject and it had made it's way to the images that I was viewing.  I had recalled that Melodie had painted a rhododendron a few years ago and seeing her painting under the same site that I was viewing was a complete surprise.  I truly enjoyed viewing paints of my Mother and Melodie on the same subject.  The creative energy that was passed on to me through their works was empowering.



Image:  (sketch) of Melanie surfing her monitor screen for
inspirations for painting.

The following photo is that of Melodie Elliott-Clark, Artist and twin of Melanie Elliott, Author of this blog....following is the significance of this photo:
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Further into my "surfing", my monitor screen blinked and out of no where, Melodie's photo appears before me among the many images of floral paintings.    The surprise was horrendous and threw me back in my chair.  Hurrah, hurrah !! I vocalized......Melodie's spirit was in my presence and only in what would be her way, she makes an entrance that would match that of what Jack Nickelson.
Melodie stayed present for awhile....rare moments with two of us sharing our energized spiritual energies.  I realized that this event established a hope that Melodie is able to share her goodness and spirit with our Parents.
I had not received a visit of any description from Mother and Father and will continue to pray that they will let me know they are OK and that all is well within the family tree.




JUNE 2012
Melodie in Peace

     On a very warm, humid day painters were in my residence repainting the living and dinning areas.  I sat alone in the kitchen and was distracted from a mindless moment when noticing unexpected movement of shadows on a cupboard door. { I have a fascination of shadows and of light changes as we move through our day and often inspired by them in an artistic manner.}
     On the cupboard door a shadow within a lighted area was moving without a source of projection.  I watched it carefully to realize it was Melodie sitting in a hammock in a tropical setting.  For whatever reason I was immediately calmed and had a sense that this event was an extension of our communications that we have been experiencing.
      A tear ran down my face as it was my first visual sign that she was safe and content in her new journey.  In a sense - seeing validated my believing.  The setting also did not come as a surprise and I had a sense that I had been there.
     She was the first to communicate - oh so calm, so, so wise, radiant, with comfort, healing, and still with the humor and cheer that is so much a part of our Melodie.
     She had her hair drawn back in a bun with a crocheted accessory over it....it was a hair style she occasionally wore in her early 20's.  She appeared to be about 25 years young and moved with a soft energy.   She wore a light blue sweater and summer white pants.  She looked oh so petite, fresh, with joy and feminine.
     We exchanged thoughts in our voiceless mindful way and had a conversation on matters of her calmness and the well-being of loved ones.
      After about an hour's conversation we expressed our love and wish to be able to be present again in the near future.    In closing she explained that when I call her to me at a time of social confusion or with anxiety or depression that her visits would be difficult for her to achieve.  I somehow knew that these terms were of understandable standards and inclusions of our communications even before discussing it.

JULY, 2012
A Conversation with Dr. Joe - a Mentor
With caution and discretion, I spoke with Dr. Joe and asked if he could guide me in my participation with spiritual communication with Melodie.  He suggested that I select a location in my home in which provides positive energy and have a visual reference of Melodie from that location.  As time passes he suggested I would likely be making a corner in my home a shrine reflective of our spiritual bond and communications. (interestingly enough, when I was told this, I realized my writings were just that in an alternative form of a shrine).  At the moment, the comfort and quiet of my bed is a valued location from which I meditate and have chosen this as my meeting location with Melodie.  At the end of my bed is a large enlarged lovely photo of Melodie. It would seem that I have instinctively created a "meeting place" as Dr. Joe was describing.

He suggested I not try and communicate with Melodie when I am in a state of distress -- ironically, that Melodie and I had shared this topic in my previous visit.  He tells me that Melodie is very busy aiding others and that I must be sensitive that she too, becomes tired and losses energy to connect.  I told me never to become dishearten if Melodie did not come to me over a period of time.

Dr. Joe's suggestions and experiences gave me insight as to why I have not connected with Melodie over the past weeks.  I have been in a great state of stress with respect to health issues,  pensions, budgets and income.  These topics are becoming less intense so I can foresee our returning to more communication.

3 OCTOBER 2012
A Rescue from Melodie - Art Therapy in Action

After presenting my dilemma pertaining to stresses and the limitations it presents in my connections with Melodie, Dr. Joe assured me that Melodie was aware of the stresses I am dealing with and that she has recently sent me an individual to me  who is doing a graduate paper on all aspects of art therapy and anxiety reduction behaviour.

Dr. Joe's information was met with an "AH" so "that is where she (the student) came from".  This has been some of Melodie's work of intervention and in a form that she supported and was passionate about when she was with us.  OH how could I have been so short-sighted not to have recognized the source of the assistance I received through a graduate's study on art therapy and anxiety was well-timed and therapeutic.

I enjoyed the art therapy exercise and later that day returned to it and explored the strategies of the exercuse a little further.   I was obviously opening the window to my subconscious and in the process
I felt a strong need to forgive my Brother for a misdeed that was personally a hardship and I believe it extended to dishonoring our Parents.
Without hesitation, I typed up a note stating my pride in the fact that he has had the courage to re-start his life and despite disabilities continues to move forward.  I gave recognition that  he is showing good judgement and carrying out an exercise that our Parents could not achieve.  They had spent years of indecision with respect to re-locating to a home that better addressed their physical abilities however did not follow their wish to settle in a home that would better meet their needs.

I had no expectations of receiving a response however was elated to see his name appear on my computer monitor with the words "thanks, Mel...I sure needed some hugs".  I was speechless and absolutely astonished at the load this lifted from my shoulders. 

In the following day of the art therapy exercise, I had a strong sense of offering my Niece's son, little 8 year old Owen, the opportunity to be guided by an art therapist who has an interest in autism from which Owen struggles.  This idea was also an outcome of the art therapy exercise that Melodie initiated through the art therapy student I previously spoke of.

The latter has given  me a renewed sense of family.  Now, with my stress levels being reduced, Melodie and I can return to our connections.


5 October 2012
Melodie -  a -  Mother

     At  3:00 pm. I was extremely tired and took refuge in my bed.  After some meditation I felt much more relaxed and mindful of the day in passing.
     It was a cloudy day and out of the blue, I noticed a small bar of prism-related colors on my ceiling and knew Melodie's spirit and energy were present.
     Shortly after my recognizing her presence the prism disappeared and she re-appeared in a shadow form on the wall at the foot of my bed (near her lovely hanging picture).
     I sensed she was feeling as relaxed as I,   as she allowed her hammock (her meeting place) to  swing with the gentle  breeze. 
     The visual picture then enlarged and she had a little child cuddling up to her.  He, dressed in blue, was waking up from a nap.  Melodie stood up to pick him up and stroked his back as he became more aware and active.  When first, in her arms, he snuggled up under her chin and the bond, love and energy I witnessed was nothing like I had every felt in my life.
     Melodie looked toward me and introduced her child, David.  (I expected he was about 8 months old).  He squirmed to indicate he wanted to sit in the sand and play....Melodie sat him down beside her feet as he enjoyed playing in the warmth and textures under him.  As we were nearing our conversation, she sat down beside him and took his little hand and patted down the little holes and hills he had made.  She explained to him that Mother Nature would want the sand to be as it was and unharmed so that he could play there again.
     Melodie is certainly a picture of a Mother with an intense love, energy, bond and joy.  It was touching to see her as an appreciator of what I can relate to as "nature".
     I cannot imagine our communications offering an any better message than what I witnessed today.



25 October 2012
Moments with Melodie continued...
"Connecting with Coleen"
     Oh I wish my world would stop spinning.  I have been much too busy with doctor appointments and preparing a fifty-three page proposal for what I would consider as "memory aids" which the Services for Persons with Disabilities are willing to assist me with.
     This has been a time of frenzy and pressure to obtain three required quotes of twelve memory aids that I have identified.  While in this frame of turmoil Melodie and I have not connected.  I am well aware that when I am in a state of anxiety and/or turmoil my connection with Melodie is not available.....from speaking with other individuals who have this gift of connection with persons who have passed on I have come to understand that communications become inaccessible.
     While in this state I have greatly missed Melodie.  However, and to my delight, I have recognized that Melodie has connected with Coleen (friend) who, unknowingly, has carried through with the provision of a lovely surprise and one in which I know Melodie has had a "hand in".  Obviously, Melodie is missing me as I am of her.
     Melodie is aware of the therapeutic gains that writing provides me and out of the blue I received a lovely "notebook" from Coleen.  Melodie has come to my rescue once again....her provision of a notebook is received as a message that I should consider and engage more frequently in the practice of writing and consider it as a means to address the stress issues I am experiencing.
     When receiving the notebook, I was quick to call Coleen and explained what and how this has come about.
     I am without doubt that Melodie, did connect with Coleen's subconscious thus giving her a wish to provide me with a new book.
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        Bless you Melodie for connecting with Coleen as she truly understands the dynamics of this.





8 October 2012 - Thanksgiving Day
"O'Hara"

This photo is a facsimile of Melodie and Geoff's exceptional companion, O'Hara.  When visiting my twin on a weekend, O'Hara and I would be up with the birds and head for the farming area of the Fraser Valley.  It was an incredible de-stressor for me and O'Hara quite enjoyed his ears blowing in the wind with his head peeping out of the "roof window" of the car.  That particular countryside was British Columbia's jewel and each season provided new and energizing aspects of the valley floor and mountain sides......my favourite scenic view was that of Mt. Cheam which I have added below this paragraph.  From the room in which I stayed while at Melodie and Geoff's home had a bird's eye view of this magnificant landmark.



Mount Cheam, Upper Fraser Valley, British Columbia -- this is a landscape seen from my room when spending time with Melodie and Geoff.





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  1. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your sister, Melodie. Your posts have touched my heart. I found this because I was curious about the artist of a painting I saw.

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