Last month was a month for writing and polishing two new books that I hope to publish soon. The first one is a workbook based on my first book, Open the Mind Exercise the Soul.  The second one is about grief and the perspectives I have gained from my first hand observations of it.
My articles reflect my interaction with people in grief, and I have learned so much about it and myself along the way.  I hope my journey will in some way help others who are struggling with grief.  My article this month is another one that has been inspired from my experiences.  

September starts a new period of travel for me. It begins in Sand Springs, Oklahoma with my friend Rae Dornan. Rae is a spiritual healer from the United Kingdom, and he has agreed to accompany me to Earth and Soul Metaphysical Store to demonstrate his abilities there. I will be conducting a Spirit Gallery, private readings, and taking Aura pictures while visiting.

Later in the month, Natalie and I will be returning to Abilene, Texas and visiting Cassy's. We enjoy visiting everyone there. Natalie will be giving private past life regression sessions while I will be working with spirit. My events include a Spirit Gallery, Aura Check-Ups, and my new Astral Projection Workshop.

Visiting Abilene will be fun, but we will miss our friend Russell Allredge. He passed away at the end of August from cancer. Our condolences to his wife Kathleen and his children. We know he will be missed.

John Cappello

September marks the end of summer and the beginning of the fall holiday season. Labor Day is fast approaching, and it is a reminder that things are changing. The new school year and the football season have arrived. There is anticipation of upcoming events that this month seems to be kicking off! :)  September gets us all in place and organized so we can celebrate the end of the year with joy and folly. The real holidays start with ghost hunts, paranormal fairs, and Halloween. We honor the afterlife in different ways before we give thanks, celebrate Christmas, and usher in the New Year.

 

The holidays are about a lot of things, and the virtue of "honor" is one area that should not be overlooked. It is important because we pause to remember people, events, and our beliefs. We tend to forget about honor when we are in the moment, but it is a base part of each of the holidays. Honor is a virtue we can practice for healing from grief and can be a source of joy, especially in the upcoming season. Honor is a bonding mechanism between the people in our lives today, and the holidays provide an opportunity to engage in it. 

 

My work as a medium is about honor, and when people come in for a reading, it is what we do for those who are in spirit. It is healing and brings happiness for those recovering from grief. It can assist in allowing closure from a difficult time because it demonstrates respect. This virtue can help a person gain hope again, which is another very important virtue. Communication from a loved one in spirit can make the difference for some people.

 

Virtues like honor can be viewed from many perspectives. The holidays can be a very emotional time, and sometimes, we may not want to bother with them. They evoke emotions that spark our sense of honor positively and, at times, negatively. Honor can become complicated if we are not careful. It is best to keep things simple if possible. Give honor to others living and in spirit during this time. Allow others to honor you as well. The best part is that when we exert honor, we give it to ourselves, and there is great satisfaction from it.

 

We honor labor in September, but the real opportunities to use this virtue begin a month from now. It is time to take a deep breath and prepare for the next few months. Ready or not, the holidays are here, and the emotional roller coaster that can accompany them is here as well. If you are healing from grief or know someone is suffering, then this virtue is one you can demonstrate. It will bring you great benefits along the way.

John Cappello