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To all the unknown wise men and women who gifted to us with old sayings that we still use today.
To the prophets, sages, oracles and seers of the ancients who shared their many visions, their guidance and their wisdom.
Thank you
Introduction
Imagine yourself in an old dusty attic room. It is filled with relics from a forgotten time and as you look around you notice a worn trunk in the corner. You kneel before it and slowly lift its creaking lid. Searching through the contents, you find a large leather-bound book. Unable to determine the title, you carefully lift it up, blowing away the cobwebs and dust, till the words The Book of Destiny appear. With trepidation you open the book
You tentatively turn the pages, yellowed with age. You realise that this isnt any ordinary book, for it speaks to you of ancient secrets, words of the wise, and with a gasp you quickly shut it. For a moment you close your eyes, then taking a deep breath you open the book again. It falls to a page that appears to have been written especially for you. In that moment, the message tells you all you need to know. And you know in your heart that this is a book to treasure, to keep safe and revere. This is a book to open when you wish to draw upon the wisdom of Spirit. You are now the guardian, the keeper of The Book of Destiny and it is for your eyes only
When Barbara shared with me her vision of The Book of Destiny, I knew that this was going to be something different, something special. Feelings of past lives started to well up inside of me and I saw great wisdom keepers of the ancients offering the people divine guidance and advice, as they shared their visions and insights. I connected with the essence of oracles of ancient lands, such as at Delphi, where large dusty books filled with esoteric secrets and sacred symbols were consulted before making decisions, giving advice or predicting the future. Sadly we can no longer visit these temples of the oracles, which is why Barbara and I have come together, along with Spirit of course, to share enlightening advice that is so often missing from our lives, in the form of this wonderful book.
The twist is that favourite old sayings are used as the titles for each message. When Barbara shared the sayings, collated over the years, memories surfaced from my past, especially from when I was a little girl. I remember being told, Be careful what you wish for, without understanding why that could be a bad thing. It is only when we grow and learn from experience that the deeper meanings to these old and wise sayings of our ancestors make sense. I soon realised that many of these old sayings were still being used in conversations todaya marvel as I have found that some go way back to the times of old, such as the Middle Ages in England.
As I sat with each quote, preparing myself to write, I was surprised to find how the words of Spirit were easily accessed to perfectly complement each and every saying. The messages that came through me for each page offered perfect words of ancient wisdom to bring about practical assistance for this very modern world. This is a book of divination, a treasury of insights and the gift of very real messages from beloved Spirit to help, to motivate and advise. The Book of Destiny offers itself to you as your personal oracle. May you enjoy and grow from the many blessings that this is book designed to bring, as it accompanies you on your path and illuminates the way.
Brightest Blessings,
Flavia
Divining Your Destiny:
How to Use This Book
Words have power, so it is important that people are aware of what they are saying. I challenge you to listen to what you are saying, go out and find the origin and the true meaning of the words you have uttered. There is always a story behind a saying
Welcome to The Book of Destiny. Here you will find insights into your lifes purpose and desires. It will help you answer questions about love, money, work, relationships, health, the future and other issues.
Of all the wisdom practices Ive experienced, what sticks most with me is the time I turned to Swain, my spiritual father and Highland Seer, for guidance about my mothers health. Without telling Swain why I had come, he said, I see a sunrise. Be prepared. Love. It was sunrise when my mother passed. Swain gifted me a picture, a saying of wisdom and a word of destiny. In that brief moment I understood all I needed to know. I experienced how a single conversation with a wise man could be better than ten years of study.
The inspiration for this book came whilst on the Big Island of Hawaii. The locals asked about some of the sayings I was using in my conversation, such as Better late than never. That night in the dreamtime I was shown a vision of The Book of Destiny with pictures, sayings, key words and specific messages. When you feel ready to use this book make sure that you treat it with respect. The book is a divination tool and, like the tarot and decks of oracle cards, will attune to your energies and those of Spirit, to bring you the message that is right for you at the time. As you sit with the book, place your left hand on the front cover and your right hand on the back cover. You may to ask your spirit guides, ancestors or angels for help and guidance with the answer to your question, or ask the book itself. Take your time, and remember that you are seeking the wisdom of the oracle.
Once you have asked your question, focus your intention on true resolution and with an open heart and mind open the book. You will feel guided to a certain page, or you may open it at random. Know that you cannot get it wrong. You will be greeted by an image, a word of destiny the corresponding saying, a message and the word of destiny explanation. Take your time to look at the image. Does it make sense? If it does, keep the page open and reflect upon the image. What does it show you? What significance does the picture have to your present life at this present time?
Now take a look at the saying and the message that has presented itself to you. Reflect on these words. How can they be applied to your life and what you wish to achieve? Next focus on the destiny word, for this word has a meaning and a feeling behind it. What could this word mean for you? If the message does not seem to make sense, or you would like more information for your enquiry, then close the book and start again. You will be led to a new page that will back up the previous message and/or offer further insights. This book is also ideal if you wish to give readings and messages for others. You can use it in exactly the same way as you would for yourself. Ask the person to keep an open heart whilst asking the question. Open the book to reveal the answer May your destiny be revealed in perfect divine order, as intended through these pages.