Have you ever had a feeling you couldn’t explain?
Something inside you said, Don’t do that.
Or perhaps it said, Call her.
Go.
Wait.
This is right.
You may have dismissed the feeling because it didn’t seem logical. I certainly did for much of my life.
We’re taught to use our brains to make decisions. We gather facts, make lists, ask other people what they think, and try to reason our way to the right answer.
Those things can be helpful.
But we have another guidance system available to us, and I believe it is one of the greatest gifts we’ve been given.
It is our intuition.
I think of intuition as communication at the soul level. It is that quiet knowing within us that can guide us through our human experience when we learn to pay attention.
The trouble is that many of us have become very good at ignoring it.
We’re busy.
We’re distracted.
We’re worried about what other people will think.
Sometimes our inner guidance tells us something we simply don’t want to hear!
So we push the feeling aside and keep moving.
Then, somewhere down the road, we find ourselves saying, “I knew I shouldn’t have done that.”
Sound familiar?
One of the teachings I’ve received is that this inner guidance system is already within each of us. We don’t have to earn it. We don’t have to be a spirit medium. We don’t have to become some great spiritual master who meditates on a mountaintop.
We simply have to learn to notice.
In We Are Pleiadian, the internal guidance system is described as something we experience through our feelings. The lesson is surprisingly practical: slow down, become quiet, notice the feeling, learn what different feelings mean to you, and then act upon that guidance.
Simple?
Yes.
Easy?
Well, that can be another matter.
The mind likes evidence.
The soul often gives us a nudge.
That nudge may come when you meet someone for the first time and immediately feel comfortable around them. You don’t know why. Something simply feels familiar.
Or perhaps everything about an opportunity looks wonderful on paper, yet something inside you feels uneasy.
Pay attention to that too.
Your intuition doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes it whispers.
And this is where our spiritual practice becomes part of ordinary life.
We tend to think connecting with God, Source, the Universe, our guides, or whatever name you use for your higher power must involve some elaborate process.
I haven’t found that to be true.
The real challenge is getting quiet enough to listen.
When I first began my own spiritual journey, I knew very little about any of this. I started meditating and spending quiet time because I was trying to figure out how to change my life. Eventually, when I could quiet all those worries and pressing thoughts running through my head, I discovered I could actually listen.
That changed everything for me.
You can begin much more simply than you might imagine.
The next time you’re faced with a decision, notice what happens inside you before you ask everyone else what they think.
How does one choice feel?
Then consider the other choice.
Does your body relax?
Do you feel peaceful?
Do you feel resistance?
Does something feel heavy or uncomfortable?
Don’t judge the answer. Just notice it.
The more you practice this, the more familiar your own guidance becomes.
It’s a little like learning a new language, except I believe it’s actually a language your soul already knows.
You’re simply remembering how to hear it.
And please understand, following your intuition doesn’t mean you’ll never encounter difficulty.
Sometimes the path we’re guided toward contains the very lesson we came here to learn.
Earth is a classroom, after all.
The easiest road isn’t necessarily the road that helps our soul grow.
But when we begin living in greater congruence with that inner guidance, something shifts. We stop feeling as though life is simply happening to us.
We begin participating in our own spiritual development.
We ask.
We listen.
We trust.
We act.
Then we learn.
And little by little, we become more of who we came here to be.
So here’s my challenge to you this week.
When you have a decision to make, give yourself a few quiet minutes before doing anything.
Put down the phone.
Turn off the noise.
Ask God, your guides, the Universe, Source, or your own higher power for guidance.
Then ask yourself one simple question:
What does my soul already know?
Don’t force the answer.
Just listen.
You may discover that the guidance you’ve been searching for has been quietly waiting inside you all along.
“We tend to avoid creating miracles by living life through our fears.” – Laura Day, from her book ‘The Circle”
Have you ever noticed someone who is seemingly achieving their goals and dreams? Alternately have you noticed others who seem stagnate, perhaps well-meaning, but seem to live a life of lack and disappointment?
Often the difference between the two scenarios boils down to just one thing. It isn’t money, education, the right career field, or social status.
The difference is how they handle fear.
We all have fears. We all worry at times that we aren’t good enough or smart enough to achieve our goals. We all worry about failing.
But the ones who achieve greatness have learned how to manage their fears and turn them into fuel to accomplish their desires.
Yes, it is easier said than done. Some people are naturals at tossing fear to the wind, while others grasp to it tightly.
The key is learning to rise above your fears, not letting them stop or stifle you.
There will be naysayers who doubt your vision. They will have long lists of reasons why you cannot accomplish something. Do not listen to them. Do not follow their advice. They are merely relaying their own fears as they have not yet mastered the ability of turning fear to fuel. They are most likely, stuck in their own fears not truly accomplishing their own potential.
Think for a moment in a more realistic way. What is the worse that could happen if you failed to accomplish your goal or deep desire? Would it cost you time, money, effort, or ego?
Yes, good things take time, money, and effort to accomplish, but it doesn’t need to cost you ego. Learning to value yourself despite your failings is a measure of growth. You will still be a valuable and worthy person even if you fail on your goal.
Perhaps if you are not successful in your endeavor in the way you envisioned, it will be a success in an unintended way. I’m reminded here of the history of the invention of Post-It Notes, which were a result of a failed invention.
Lastly, even if you fail miserably, you will at the very least have learned something. You will have learned what doesn’t work. You will have identified problem areas to address in the future.
So you see, there is truly no such thing as failure. Don’t let your fears hold you back from reaching the stars. You can do it. You are a miraculous being. Your God and the Universe can help you to create the miracle you desire.
Just believe in yourself and cast fear aside!
The Buddha emphasized that suffering is all in your mind. Eckhart Tolle shared a similar thought about how humans attach meaning to an event and that is what causes the suffering.
Let’s dissect this train of thought and find out how we can avoid our suffering.
The first thought to understand is why we are suffering. Most likely it is an occurrence that does not bring us joy, such as the loss of a loved one, a seemingly-missed opportunity, or maybe something as trite as the restaurant being out of your favorite dish.
This unfortunate event has already occurred. It is no longer happening, only the result of the occurrence is happening now.
What if we could change the way we look at things and come up with another interpretation that does not cause us suffering? Perhaps that would ease our pain.
Let’s take the restaurant that is out of your favorite meal. What if, instead of being sullen and upset, thereby ruining the meal for yourself and any companions, you took a different approach? What if you looked as this event as a chance to step outside your comfort zone and try something new that normally you would not try? Now, I’m not saying the new dish will be better than your favorite, although who knows. I’m suggesting your entire meal will be more pleasing.
You see, once you step away from your preconceived expectation and disappointment and look at the new possibilities it affords a new chance for the other wonderful experiences. No doubt that you and your dining mates will have an enjoyable time with your new-found attitude.
Some suffering may be harder to overcome. Such is the case for losing a loved one—whether it’s physically or emotionally. It hurts, deeply. However a new perspective will not necessarily ease the pain, but it will ease it and create space for new possibilities.
The loss of someone dear gives us an opportunity to remember them, cherish the memories, and continue to love them if we so desire. Having a different perspective doesn’t erase the pain, it merely helps us cope so we can move forward with our life, even though it may not be in the same way we once imagined.
Changing one’s perspective from one of suffering to one of acceptance doesn’t happen overnight. It takes practice. It’s wreaked with trials and uncomfortable feelings, but it does get easier as time goes by.
One key is recognizing when you are “suffering” and having your own private pity party. Then realizing that you have the power to stop your suffering and redirect your energy elsewhere.
This lesson was reiterated to me on a recent trip to India with my partner. After a long flight, we arrived in New Delhi at 4:30 am, yet the place was buzzing with activity.
We were confused about where to meet our pre-arranged ride to the hotel and ended up being taken for a ride (literally) by an unscrupulous taxi driver. I was honestly afraid we might be kidnapped, so I sent photos of the car and driver to my son and travel agent back home in case we went missing!
When we finally arrived at our hotel, exhausted and angry for falling for the taxi driver’s devious actions such as requiring prepayment and stopping on a busy roundabout to switch to another driver, who also wanted to be paid! We were beside ourselves when we were hit with the news that we had no reservation. Worse than that, the hotel was fully booked!
Time to pivot. I asked the clerk to recommend a decent hotel nearby and arrange a legitimate taxi. All went well until we arrived in our room at the new hotel. My partner was so frustrated; he complained about our arrival and even contemplated a ride back to the airport and fleeing for home!
I was a bit harsh with my reply when I said, “The only thing that needs changing is your attitude!”
Luckily after some much-needed sleep, we were both a bit more coherent. The rest of the trip was wonderful, especially after we adopted our tour guide, Raj’s motto: “Expect the unexpected.”
I share this personal story so you can realize we all face “suffering” in our lives. We must learn to live with them and use them to reshape our perspective if we are to live a glorious and wonderful life as we and our creator desire.
Remember the “Sufferings” have a purpose the next time your encounter one. Learn to accept the situation and look for an opportunity to grow.
As I sit in the morning with my cup of coffee, enjoying the solitude, the sun gently makes its arrival, ultimately culminating in bright magnificence.
It brings with it—hope. Hope for a new day filled with all of God’s blessings for us to enjoy, whatever such blessings may mean to us.
We are reminded to seize the opportunity that each day brings and seize this gift and use it as we wish. Remembering as we do so, that one day will be our last and we will no longer have the gift of a new day.
Spend each day feeding yourself, both with comfort and food, for your body as well as your soul. Man cannot exist without sustenance for both—physical as well as spiritual (soul) nourishment.
Such is the way of our creator, the Great I Am, or God as you call him. He is a euphorial being encompassing all aspects of divinity within our universe.
Janie J: Pachu Mama, Who are you?
Pachu Mama: I am the connection from your souls to the Earth. Without me, you would not be connected to the Earth, nature and all the parts within it.
I am very important. I am very valuable. I am the birther (mother) of all creation.
Janie J: What can we learn from you?
Pachu Mama: Hopefully, you’ll learn we are all connected—you (people), animals, birds, clouds, mountains—everything. Your actions affect the other aspects of nature. It’s all intertwined.
Very lovely indeed. Very special. Do not squander this rule of the Universe. Treat all of Nature as if it was part of you because it is.
The next part of the Soul Connection was done “live” at our Divine Feminine Healing Retreat.
Janie J: Pachu Mama, are you there?
Pachu Mama: I am waiting patiently.
Janie J: What is your special message for us today as we learn to embrace our divine femininity?
Pachu Mama: Do not fret; it is already within you. You don’t need to discover it; you just need to uncover it. It’s there. You need to follow your intuition and be more loving, kind, or more intuitive, make things more beautiful, and be around nature more often. You will find it will soothe your soul like never before. When you are in your masculinity, you don’t connect as well to nature. It’s a lot easier for women to do that, so you need to take advantage of it because it will soothe your soul. It will calm you. You will feel at home in your creative juices. You will bring more harmony to Earth.
Right now is the time Earth needs more harmony, and Divine Femininity is the way to reach it. Be sure to tap in often—daily—until it becomes just a way of your being, just part of your everyday existence. Those are the wisest words that I can give you today—tapping into your own Divine Femininity is the key to unlocking the Universe.
That’s all for today. Thank you for having this event and gathering all those sweet souls. We on the other side appreciate all of you (meaning everybody here) doing their part to lift the consciousness of mankind. It’s a big job and we all have to work together to accomplish it. Namaste.
There comes a point in most people’s lives when they realize all the answers are within themselves—not out there. Their discontent or circumstances are not the fault of their family, the government, or society.
Once we have this realization and make an internal shift, we start to notice the difference. When we stop blaming others, we realize where we are in life is merely a result of the choices and actions we’ve taken.
This is good news! It means we are in control If we don’t love our current situation, we can do things differently and change our circumstances.
Once we accept personal responsibility for our life, we step out of victimhood into self-empowerment. This is a milestone! Only then can we start to make those changes that lead us to the life we were meant to live.
This doesn’t mean it will be easy. Change is never easy. It will be difficult at times. You will encounter challenges, but you will get up and try again. You will grow stronger and wiser. In the end, it will be worth it!
Remember, it all starts with the realization that you are the one responsible for your own life. You are truly the captain of your ship.
Now that you know, go ahead—take the helm!
In 2025 I attended a women’s soul retreat in southern California. My favorite part is the Past Life Regression session where I get to connect to a previous past life and learn a little more about my spiritual journey. When the session began, the leader Dana Haines gives us a little practice visualizing. She did this for a couple minutes before the deep dive into a past life, but I got a hit right away!
I was a young boy, maybe 4 or 5 years old, I was walking on a dirt and stone street to my home. It was a very small dwelling where multiple generations of the family lived. We gathered on the floor, and each had our own bowl. I observed the food we ate which looked like yellow rice. There were no utensils and we each only had our one bowl to eat from. The grandmother was the one who prepared the food. Many older siblings or perhaps cousins were present. A couple with a small baby kept observing me closely. The woman held the baby while the husband ate. When he was finished, she was able to sit and eat while he held the baby. He looked at me sternly to make sure I behaved. After we ate, another couple with a baby arrived. I sensed it was another son of my grandparents. We ate a special treat which looked like squares of Jello.
We wore simple off-white clothes, more like rags and were barefooted. It was clear this was some place near India, where I was planning to visit later in the year.
When I returned home from the retreat I sat quietly and asked my guides what that vision was about. I was perplexed because I fell asleep and missed the entire session, only seeing the very beginning. (My friends said I was totally knocked out and almost snoring!)
My guides explained that I would be meeting my family when I went to India. They explained that when one is near the end of your Earthly life cycles, you get a special treat and are able to visit many of the places where you have reincarnated in the past. How interesting, I thought. Then I asked to see what happened to the little boy in my vision. I could see a grown man from the back wearing a long white robe with gold in it.
So google to the rescue to find there once was a man from India who wore gold on his robe. My source said he was the only one to do so in history. And he was a Mughal Emperor named Akbar the Great! He stood out from other leaders not because he had multiple wives as was common in those days, but because three of his wives were from different religions— Hindu, Muslim, and Christianity.
When I traveled to India that fall I learned more about Akbar and visited the magnificent city he built known as Fatehpur Sikri which served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for about 10 years in the 1500’s. It was eventually abandoned due to lack of water.
This fascinating set of buildings near Agra is known for its impressive blend of Persian, Hindu, and Islamic architectures. I especially remember that he had different buildings for the three wives of different religions and they each had their own place to worship. He seemed pretty open-minded, especially considering the time in history.
I remember walking around and looking at everything in awe and I could hear Akbar speaking to me, but it was too much to absorb and no time to write down his words.
A few days later, I had some free time and asked him to remind me what he had previously told me about loving wives and soulmates. Herewith is that conversation:
Akbar: Oh yes. I married for love—my soulmate, but alas we could have no children. I thought about it and the Great One (Allah?) told me to marry another, so I’d leave my heritage. So I did. About this time I was told of my mission to unite all people through religions, that is showing that all three great religions at that time could co-exist.
The purpose was to teach that we are all the same, we are all connected; and our God’s are really all the same, just known by different names.
But sadly my mission did not stay in the hearts of my people. The message was lost—for centuries. Reason your mission is so important at present. We (you and I ) failed this first time. We must try again!
All humanity must know this message: We are all connected. We are all One. We must learn to not just live together peacefully, but to act in the greater good for all. For when we hurt one another, we are really just hurting ourselves! Our Gods want us to co-create our human existence together as One, realizing we are all cogs in this great thing called life.
As far as my lessons about marriage—Yes, I loved all my wives, some more deeply than others. However, during those times in history it was important to merge dynasties in a cooperative way, so multiple marriages were seen as a way to do so.
I loved all my wives. I took proper care of all my wives and children as a man should do. I have no regrets in that area.
However, my mission to unite mankind through the three great religions did not “stick” with humanity. Therefore, I returned to finish the job. You are my re-creation and as such, you must finish the mission for us. It’s important for the upliftment of mankind. Keep trying. Your efforts will not be in vain.
Namaste and come again,
The Great Akbar, The King who united three religions via one dynasty
On a recent trip to India, I was able to visit the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra. It is a magnificent masterpiece of workmanship and a testament to the power of love. Mughal Emperor Shan Jahan built it to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth in 1631. Imagine an architectural marvel combining Persian, Islamic and Indian styles built out of white marble and red sandstone, embedded with intricate designs of precious stones. Words cannot describe the beauty and workmanship. It is no wonder that it took 20 years to complete and the skill of over 20,000 workers.
I pondered the depth of love a mere mortal must have possessed to create such a gorgeous shrine. As I walked the gardens, I observed families and tourists snapping photos to commemorate their visits. Women from Ukraine, dressed in Indian garb were having professional photos taken. Such is the world-famous allure of the Taj Mahal.
When I finished the tour, I walked back to the entrance area to wait for the tour group to gather. It was here that I felt overcome with grief and sadness and it was if Shan Jahan was saying, “I miss her so. I miss her so.” I could sense that he wanted to connect but I was distracted with all the people. Even now as I sit quietly back in my hotel room, I hear him nudging me and saying, “Do it now?” as if he is asking permission.
So let’s go Shan Jahan. Tell me what you want to say. Herewith is our conversation:
Shan Jahan: First of all, thank you so much for taking the long voyage to India to see my creation, my masterpiece! I hope it did not disappoint.
Janie J: It was magnificent and did not disappoint. We are glad we finally got to see it in person and felt the love you must have had for your wife.
Shan Jahan: Oh yes, I did (and still do) love her so! I am happy, so happy that the millions and millions of visitors continue to visit this special site.
You see, for even though I built the monument in honor of my lovely wife, it had a dual purpose. The other purpose was to remind people they too have such a special person in their life. It may not be every lifetime, but someday we’ll all have the opportunity to meet our one true great love. I knew it was a special occurrence in meeting her, so I wanted to shout my joy.
It is my hope that others will find their special someone as well, but in the meantime show love (and sometimes affection) to others. It’s very important for people to learn to love each other. Love each other in the bad times. Love each other in the good times. It matters not the situation; just love each other.
For when we deny love to another, we are denying love to ourselves. We all need love to grow just like a flower needs water and sun to grow and bloom. If there is no love then society will not bloom. It will not grow (or advance) in the ways we are meant to by our Gods.
This is the real true reason for the Taj Mahal—to promote love to one another. A lesson we must all learn if we are to not just advance, but even to merely survive.
This is an important message. It’s the reason that so many others, such as yourself, are needed to spread this important mission. Humanity is lifted each time a new person makes the revelation that our intent or purpose on Earth is to learn to love—truly love—one another.
Namaste and thank you once again for making this noble visit.
On my trip to Nepal in late 2025, one of the most memorable days was a visit to Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO site outside of Kathmandu. This stupa (religious monument) dedicated to Buddha is one of the largest in Nepal. It is adorned with prayer wheels that can be turned as you walk around the stupa in clockwise direction after making a wish. One is to contemplate the wish as you walk peacefully around the stupa.
The area is surrounded by lovely artisan shops with locally made drawing, tapestries, jewelry, and other interesting items. The street is filled with both tourists and local Nepalese, as well as Buddhist monks. I was especially intrigued with the tapestries depicting stories of enlightenment. There are local schools that teach this craft!
Many restaurants offer rooftop dining so one may observe the stupa. We secured such a table with an unobstructed view, and I decided there was no better place to have a soul connection with the Buddha. The following is a transcription of our visit.
Janie J: Buddha, what is the most important thing for us to learn?
Buddha: First, thank you for coming to Nepal and for visiting my stupa! I’m so proud of my countrymen for constructing it for me (in my memory) for it means they did not forget me!
Now to your questions. There are three answers to what you should learn.
Enjoy the rest of your visit. Namaste,
The Buddha, The Enlightened One who wishes all to be enlightened
We left the hotel in Pokhara, Nepal at 5:00 am. It was still dark, but our guide assured us it would be worth it. Our bus drove up a steep, winding road. We held our breath each time another bus went by, wondering if both buses would even fit. After parking, we hiked in the semi-darkness up a long path of stone, pavers, and compacted dirt. There were old people, young people, families, and even children. We all made the memorable hike, seemingly in the middle of the night, just to watch. I mused, “this must be something if all these other people are making the climb!”
Upon reaching our destination—Sarangkot, a popular viewpoint near Pokhara, Nepal, we were not disappointed! Since we arrived early, I managed to get a front row seat. As I stood just behind the railings and gazed out to the Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake below, I started to understand the magnificence and size of the great Himalayan Mountains.
Just before the sun rose, the sky and mountains started to glow, getting brighter each moment as the sun started to ascend. People gasped. They shook their heads. It was unbelievable—like nothing we’d ever seen. People from all over the world came just to see the sunrise on the beautiful Annapurna Himalayan Mountains. It was truly magical!
Later that day we had another meaningful interaction with the Himalayans. We ventured to the World Peace Pagoda, constructed by Buddhist monks from Japan. This involved a lengthy hike and again, the most astounding views.
At the pagoda, it is required to remove your shoes to enter the Shanti Stupa where Buddha adorns the entrance. This is a 115-foot white dome with panoramic views of Phewa Lake, Pokhara city, and the Annapurna Himalayan range. Quite a sight!
Our guide encouraged each of us to enjoy some quiet time at the monument, so I removed my shoes and walked about pensively, admiring the views. Then it hit—a most unexpected message, which I will relay to you, because these are insights that all should learn.
“These Himalayan mountains are infused with peace, compassion, and joy for all humanity. Reason the Great One created them. Reason Buddha and others consider them holy. They (the mountains) hold human emotions, then coat them with peace and compassion, and let them go. Releasing them to form joy.
All emotions—good and bad—are transformed. One way is through the power of the Great Himalayan Mountains. It’s a place to revere in its importance and novelty. A place to tell others about so they can experience the transformation that such a sacred place can create in one’s own life.
Namaste. Thank you for coming,
The Great One, the God of your understanding, All That Is, The Universe or Spirit. However one refers to it.
Remember it’s all the same deity, for we are all One. One with each other (humans), animals, plants, the sky, the heavens, and the Earth. All our thoughts are constantly being transmuted together to create the life experiences we all have.
Take care and enjoy your journey.”
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