kristen@bellesprit.com.  The photographs may be of a group and I will focus on one person. My 1st volunteer for this issue is Kim.  She was kind enough to send photos of her son, Brandon, for me to read.  She included questions and they will be answered at the end of this reading.  From studying this photograph, I can tell that Brandon was a bit of a jokester.  He liked video games and I’m seeing him in BDU’s (or cammo) playing Army when he was younger.  I feel that he was a thoughtful child – I see him handing his mom a fistful of flowers.  I believe he liked “pop.” The word meatloaf popped into my head.  While looking at this picture – I saw pink roses. I believe that he went through a time when he felt somewhat lonely – I feel him hiding out in his room.  I’m being shown a younger sister.  Around the time that this photo was taken, I think he felt somewhat misunderstood.  I’m seeing him writing – possibly song lyrics. While I was connected to this photograph, my head felt very muddled. I felt shaky as though I may vomit.  I feel that Brandon was in the hospital before he passed – I saw him hooked up to all kinds of things and in a hospital bed. With this photo, I’m seeing school activities.  The words “computer programming” came to me.  I heard, “Mom, I didn’t want to leave you.  I didn’t mean to leave you.”  And, “I’m sorry.”  During this time I saw popcorn.  I also saw a messy room with papers sticking out from underneath clothes – more song lyrics.  Questions from Kim: Was our soul contract completed? When concentrating on this question, I heard – “Yes.  My time on Earth was short.” Will you incarnate again in my lifetime? I do not believe he will again during this lifetime. What is your job at this time? Forever learning and watching after you, his sister, and the dog. Are you my guide? You could call him one of your guides.  He’s there for you with constant support. Is that you taking showers? I believe that you may wake up to the sound of the shower running.  I think this is one of the ways he’s showing you he is still around you. Thank you for trusting me to do this mediumship reading for you.  Have a beautiful October. My 2nd volunteer for the October issue is Nora.  She sent in photographs of herself and asked a question.  The question will be addressed at the end of the reading. From reading this photograph, it is obvious to me that Nora is a very intelligent woman – she loves to read and to learn things.  I’m seeing a grey and white fluffy cat. Butterflies are also coming through.  I think she enjoys drinking hot tea.  Passing on her knowledge to others brings her great joy.  She’s a solid, genuine, and down to earth woman.  I feel that she is a good friend and loyal family member.  I believe that she may have a daughter in her early 30’s.  I’m seeing her picking tomatoes from plants in a garden and handling them in a kitchen.  I think she enjoys growing plants and herbs.  There is so much depth within her, but I feel that she is shy about showing this. Immediately after looking at this photo, the word “meditation” came to me.  I feel that she is very even tempered and patient.  I’m seeing her in workshops – possibly leading them.  This photo is telling me that she has a wide range of knowledge about plants, and possibly holistic medicine.  I believe that she loves animals and rescues them when she is able.  I’m being shown a raccoon – I think that it came up to the back deck and she made friends with it.  There is such a good and positive energy within her – it feels welcoming and safe. I feel that Nora can be somewhat critical of herself, and that she has been second guessing some choices that she has made in her life.  I’m sensing a tall man with salt and pepper hair and slightly balding around her.  He is also very intelligent and supportive.  He likes to tell stories and jokes, and loves to laugh and makes others laugh as well.  I believe he is kind, light hearted, and tends to break up tension if it is present. I believe I’m being shown Nora as a child.  She is standing in front of a large white stove and is helping someone with canning.  She is very aware of what is around her energy-wise.  I’m seeing her holding and cuddling a brown bunny.  I feel that she is an independent and strong woman. Question: I recently started a new career… at my age!  I wonder if the direction I am taking as a writer is on track with my purpose in life, or should I, as my friends say, move from nonfiction to a novel??? I feel that writing a novel may be more exciting for you and you are well equipped to do so.  I’m also sensing that you have doubts as to whether your nonfiction writing has run its course.  My advice is that you can do both!  It feels like there is still a need for you to write nonfiction and I also feel a pull to try something different.  You could start a new project, a novel, and put the nonfiction on the back shelf for right now. Thank you for volunteering for my column!  Enjoy your autumn! From Nora: Kristen Leona is a gifted and talented psychic and photo intuitive. Her ability to simply look at a photo without an interview is an indication to me that she has a true gift and in my case demonstrated that in all aspects of her review of my pictures.   Kristen says, “I’m seeing her picking tomatoes from plants in a garden and handling them in a kitchen.  She is standing in front of a large white stove and is helping someone with canning.”   This is exactly true as my mother planted a huge garden with herbs and tomatoes each year then taught me at a young age how to can them and dry everything from the herb garden. Yes, the old gas stove was white! Nora     Kristen: “Immediately after looking at this photo, the word “meditations” came to me.”   I enjoy writing guided meditations from my adventures out in nature, so again Kristen captured that perfectly as it is a huge part of my life. Nora Kristen:  “I’m being shown a raccoon – I think that it came up to the back deck and she made friends with it.”     Yes, there are many raccoons near my cabin in the mountains of Pennsylvania. I named one Fido! We also have very friendly deer that come up to the deck or into the garage and eat apples directly from my hand. I have named most of them and the same ones return each weekend. I almost sent that picture to Kristen but without seeing it she knew…amazing! May I send you an autographed copy of my new book Reiki Roundtable to reciprocate your kindness? I look forward to reading Bellesprit. Nora D’Ecclesis.   Be sure to check out Nora’s books on Amazon! Blessings, Kristen Leona www.kristenleona.com kristen@bellesprit.com]]>