It seems to be a natural part of the rhythm of life that people drift in and out.

For most, it’s not a problem and there’s an acceptance that not everyone who comes into one’s life is meant to be there until the very end … including some family members. 

But, there is something about family – whether blood related or not – that implies a lasting connection. 

Often, life can get in the way of having more enriching relationships.

Even reflecting on the origins of the relationship and how it once bloomed may cause us to feel sorrow because that is no longer our experience.

It has become a memory, not the present reality that we had hoped for.

However, this reminiscing can also be the spark we need to reignite that connection. 

Today, the ‘why’ is not as relevant as the ‘what you do now’.

Denise Linn’s “Mending Bridges” card comes to you, and anyone else, who is need of relationship repair.   

Tips on how to extend the olive branch and still honour your feelings:

- Reconnection has power. You are more likely to feel peace and closure in the attempt, regardless of the outcome.

- Keep the interaction in the present. Don’t let the past overshadow the potential for healing. 

- Consider … if you knew how much time you had left to live, who would you reach out to? Is the fear of being hurt stopping you, and can you find the courage to overcome it?  

Sometimes a situation requires someone to be the hero (or in your case the heroine). For a stalemate to be lifted, someone inevitably needs to step up and reach out to the other without fear of consequences. This detachment to the outcome paves the way for possibilities … and healing for all concerned. It is unconditional love in action. 

With the September 11 anniversary fresh in my mind, I was reminded of Robert Holden’s book Success Intelligence, where he recalls that day and the phone calls made by the passengers aboard the three aeroplanes.

He points out that all the calls were made to loved ones. He cuts to the heart of the issue by saying: “All of these passengers would be dead in just a few moments.

Their last act was to do what is important – they made their phone calls, they declared their love.

These passengers were teaching us all that in the final call, love is the goal, love is the reason and love is the whole point of everything.”

ARE you looking for a little guidance? Sharon Halliday is a Certified Angel Intuitive who offers oracle and angel card readings. 

The cards are a lighthearted and playful approach to receiving guidance - and we can all do with a bit of that at times in our lives. Yet they can also have a powerful effect and it is always positive. 

The guidance can cover a range of subjects, from relationships to attracting more money, to healthy lifestyle changes and discovering your life purpose.

Whichever cards are drawn, they are always relevant and accurate. 

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