My Spiritual Journey
By
Barbara Ann Colangelo
"I believe that everything in life is guided by spirit. I also believe that my path was chosen many years ago. Through my work, I am able to understand what human nature is all about. It is not something we learn in a text book, but a life lesson from our own guided spirit. If I can help just one person find their spirit, thus leading them on their guided path, then I know that my work is not in vein."
I have always had the gift of intuition and spirituality. I feel that I was guided to this part of my life from a very young age. I always knew that there was a life force around us that had no boundaries, no geographical separation and no mass. I knew that there was something more than what we see, feel, hear and touch. Growing up in a full house hold, it was very hard to slip into a meditative state and tap into my own spirit.
When I was twenty years old, I went to see a wonderful psychic named Alfredo Venditelli. He was located in the Arcade Building in Downtown Providence. I had read about him in the newspaper the day before and he stated quite strongly that he was not a fortune teller, nor did he reveal any bad news to anybody. He was what I call myself today, a spiritual medium. As soon as I walked into his room, I felt a sense of comfort around me because of all his Religious articles he had around the room. (Mother Mary, Jesus, Angels, etc.) My intuitions about him were correct. He was a kind wonderful man who immediately tapped into my soul. His words were from that of a higher power and I will never forget what he told me. He said that in my adult life, I would be following the same path that he found. He said that I was too young to understand and I should just go on with my life. When the time was right, God would let me know. He said that I should just live my life and not give it any more thought because I was not ready. I heard that he passed away a few years ago. I do think of him from time to time and I can’t help but wonder if he didn’t have a role in my life journey. I would like to think so. He was a very powerful and gifted individual and I am sure that he is watching us from beyond the Light. He truly was an inspiration to me. In retrospect, he was a prophet ahead of his time. He did say that the boy that I was with (My husband Louis) will be my life partner. He said that things will not be easy but our devotion to each other will be apparent in years to come. How right he was! My husband is my soul mate, my partner, and my best friend. We have been together since 1974, and I know that the words “Until Death do us Part”, are the absolute truth.
My grandmother, Rose was very gifted and my sister Arleen as well. We were always considered “different” because of our spiritual beliefs. My grandmother would take a bowl of water and drop oil into it, thus finding out that whoever she was performing this “ritual” for, had bad energy around them or not. She would pray over the water to remove the bad energy. I didn’t really understand the concept, but I do believe that she was on to something. When I asked her to teach me the prayer, she said I would have to learn it on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, as time would have it, she became ill before Christmas and died the day after. Therefore, I never did get to learn the prayer. However, unbeknown to me at the time, my spiritual journey began shortly after her death. After she died, I would talk to her as if she was standing right in front of me. I always felt her presence around me. I would lose things, (keys, money, jewelry,…) and I would ask her where they were and she would always find them for me. Over the years, my intuitions became more apparent. My sister Arleen and I would “practice” Mediumship with each other and amazing things would happen. We would get messages through writing, opening the bible, or just listening to the voices within ourselves.
My poetry was another way of expressing myself. From my early childhood, I would find great comfort in writing. I would write poetry, short stories, or just my own thoughts. As time went by, I would realize that my words were becoming more sophisticated. I began to realize that they were from a higher power. They were intuitive and inspirational. I would share them with those that I felt were in need of the messages from the spirit world. I could not understand where this was all coming from so I prayed to my angels for guidance and understanding of what I was about to embark on. I soon learned that my angels had an agenda of their own for me. This is how it all began:
LAURA
It was June, 2001. Camille, one of my dearest friends, was about to lose the one person who was most precious to her. Her mother, who lived with her, was dying of lung cancer. It became very apparent that Laura’s time was limited. Camille was vigilant by her side every waking moment. In the mean time, my family and I were getting ready to leave for our usual weekend trip to Echo Lake in Pascoag, RI. We had a seasonal site for our trailer and we would spend most of our weekends there in the summer. That weekend, before I left for the Lake, I told Camille to call me as soon as something happens. The night that Laura died, my friend and I were sitting outside by the campfire. It was real quiet because everyone else had gone to bed. All of a sudden, there was an unusual swirl of wind in the tree in front of us. We found it very strange because it was basically a very calm night. Following the unusual gust of wind, I felt a buzzing in my ear as if something had swiftly flown by me. Immediately, I noticed that it was twelve o’clock midnight and I knew that Laura had passed. I could not call Camille because I knew it was late so I said that I would call her in the morning. As it turned out, we woke up to torrential rains and decided immediately and go home. Camille did not know that I was home so she called me and left a message on my cell phone. It said, “Barbara, its Camille. I just want you to know that mom passed away at midnight”. I could not believe my ears. When I called her to tell her what happened, she was not surprised because she always knew that I had a connection to the spirit world. As it turned out, Laura (Camille’s Mother) came to me many times thereafter with so many profound messages for her and her family. That is when I realized that my journey was starting to begin in full throttle.
After Laura’s death, I would continually give Camille messages for her and her brother. Every now and then, she would mention her friend Cynthia who works with her. She told me that Cynthia studies Spiritual Mediumship and she knew many prominent people in the Mediumship field. I knew Cynthia for many years but only on casual basis. I never worked with her but I would chat with her briefly when she came into my office. I always thought that she was very sweet. After I retired, they rearranged the offices and she became part of Camille’s group. As a result, she and Camille became very close. When Camille started telling Cynthia about me and the messages I was getting from Laura, Cynthia became interested talking to me. One day, she gave me a call and we had a wonderful conversation about how we both believed in the Spiritual Presence. Low and behold, we became the best of friends. She literally changed my life. She introduced me to so many wonderful people who had a great impact on my life. She brought me to places that I would never imagine going to on my own. I was still in “hiding” because of my Italian Catholic back ground. Cynthia taught me to not be afraid of what we do because we are just carrying out our mission that God had planned for us. It did not take me long to realize that Cynthia and I were meant to connect, spiritually and mentally. She is an amazing person and I am so blessed to have her in my life. She was determined from the beginning to get me the recognition that she felt that I deserved. She was very instrumental in getting me to come forward. This is what brings me to my first “public appearance”.
WINSLOW ANIMAL SANCTUARY
It was in July of 2002. Cynthia asked me if I would be interested in helping out in a fund-raiser for WINSLOW ANIMAL SANCTUARY in Norton, Massachusetts. It is a non-profit organization for unwanted and abused animals. I was in awe of the place and all the wonderful things that this woman (Debi White) does for the precious animals. She takes them in and brings them back to health and keeps them until they die. I immediately said that would volunteer. However, I did not know what I was going to be doing. I bought some angels from the local gift shop and I bought some tickets so we could raffle them off for the fundraiser. Unbeknown to me, Cynthia was planning to have me be a part of the Psychic Fair as a spiritual reader. She did not tell me until the photographer from the local newspaper (Norton, Mass.) came to gather the members of the psychic fair. Needless to say, I was giving readings that day and it went very well.
From that point on, I started to do private sessions and house parties. I conducted lots of practice sessions with close friends of mine. Cynthia and I do wonderful work together. We also work alone depending on the circumstance. I am so grateful that Laura chose to come to me through her wonderful daughter Camille. I think that God has a plan for us and I feel that through my Mediumship, I will be able to carry it out. It can only get better as time goes by. Since my journey began, I have met the most wonderful people.
GINNY BUNN (The path to Wellness)
What can I say about Ginny Bunn? There are no words to describe her. She is a phenomenal individual who has nothing but kindness and warmth to offer to anybody who needs it. Ginny is my Reiki Master and Teacher. She called me because she was looking to add Mediumship to her business and a mutual friend of ours gave her my phone number. We talked on the phone for over two hours. I felt that I knew her my whole life. I am so happy to be part of her world. Every now and then, I would call her because I need a “dose of Ginny”. No matter what issues are going on in her life, she always has time for others. I know that I must have done something right in my life to deserve the honor and pleasure of being part of her life. When I became a Reiki Practitioner, many doors opened up for me in ways that were unimaginable. Ginny Bunn has played a major role in changing my life. I am proud to call myself a Reiki Practitioner and I am more than proud to know Ginny. If there ever was an “Angel in life form”, it truly is Ginny Bunn. You can read more about her place by clicking on “What is REIKI” and the “Path to Wellness”.
IN CONCLUSION
I believe that everything in life revolves around our spirit. If we have a high spirit, we are allowing the Divine Presence of the Energies (The Divine Sanctum of God and his Angels) to guide and direct us. I feel that through my life time, I was given signs of a Divine Presence, thus knowing that my path was going to take me to another dimension in life. My desire was always that of helping those less fortunate than myself. I always felt that people who needed comfort and direction are drawn to my spirit. I feel that when those we love pass on, they do not go away. They enter the Divine Light through their love and the love they shared with others. Through my work, I give people the peace and comfort they need by believing that their loved ones have gone to a wonderful place and the memory of them shall live in their hearts forever. My work at times goes beyond the concept of contacting those that have passed. I also, through intense meditation, and through my REIKI and IET practices (see links), give them peace by taking away the negativity that plagues their mind, body, or spirit. They come to me with hope and through the grace of God and my Angels, their prayers shall be answered. However, I do not proclaim to be GOD, nor do I proclaim to be a “Miracle Worker”. I just provide them with hope and proof that there is a higher power and through their guided spirit, they can find it, which will bring them to the belief that they are not alone in their time of need. I am just a tool for drawing the positive energy from the Light of the Holy Energy Field. When most people come to me, they are already aware of Divine Spirit, thus making my work more gratifying. For those who do not understand, I believe that through a Divine Intervention, God will send them to me. My work is my passion and as a result of my work, I find great comfort in knowing that my Dear Sister Carol, my Nephew Michael, my Father, Grandmothers, and all those near and dear to my heart, who have passed over, are just a veil away. They all exist in peace and Light. I thank God every day for my wonderful gift and I hope to continue my work as long as I am allowed to.
If I have been blessed with one thing above all, it is the family life that I have. My husband, my daughter, my beautiful grandson, my mother and my brothers and sisters are my life. I know that my father, my dear sister Carol, my nephew Michael, and my grandparents are still with us in spirit and that is what keeps me strong in accepting their passing.
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Please know that the opinions that I have expressed are solely the opinions and beliefs of my own and are not in any way an attempt to instill my beliefs on others. I have always felt that everyone has the right to their own religious beliefs and practices. For whatever higher power you worship, it is your personal preference and you should have that right. I thank you for allowing me to share this part of my life with you.
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Love and Light,
Barbara Ann Colangelo
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