Brian Schnabel's Head Space
Where Magick and Mind Digitally Interlace.

Week of October 26, 2025, Personal Journal Entries: Blind Witch Experiencing Tech Hiccups, Visions and Herbs Oh My

Sunday, October 26, 2025: 3:25 AM: Visions and Dreams: I found myself standing on the sidewalk, looking up at the building directly to the left of the Newton Courthouse driveway. This building was a therapist’s office in this vision.

In this dream, Robert Boyle, who owns Planet Networks and Reality, was the practicing therapist who owned and ran his office out of the building. I was on the phone with a woman who told me I was welcome to come in, though Robert was quite busy. She reassured me that he wanted to see me, but I might have to wait a little while. I offered to come back another time, but she insisted, “He wants to see you, so come on in.”

The thing was, I wasn’t really on the phone with the woman. I was looking up at the building as we spoke and was hearing her in my head, as if she was talking to me through my iPhone. But there was no phone in my hand.

When I entered, the reception area was immediately to my right, and I found myself in a spacious waiting room. The building felt like an old house that had recently been converted into an office, with dark wood paneling and a carpeted floor. The décor was classic, with comfortable leather sofas and a warm, dark brown color scheme.

A tall slender woman with shoulder length curly black hair, dressed entirely in black, began walking past me toward the door. I greeted her, introducing myself as Brian and mentioning that we had just spoken on the phone.

She turned to look at me, and I said, “True or false: Most people, when they talk to you on an electronic device, cannot recognize your voice when they meet you in person.” She agreed that was true. I replied, “Well, I can.”

I then shared a story with her about a gentleman I had spoken to on Citizens Band radio, someone who had intentionally been rather obnoxiously disruptive towards everyone else on the band. I then described how I recognized him at a bar one night and addressed him by his handle, which surprised him enough to change his behavior.

The vision faded there, with the woman looking at me in awe. It was around 9:00 in the morning in the vision, during this time of year, October heading into November. The air was cool outside, and she seemed truly impressed. She was a very attractive young woman, probably around 30 to 32 years old.

Interpretation: I have a sense that I might encounter Robert in real life or at least hear about him. He is indeed a very busy person, although he is not a therapist in reality; he’s the owner of Planet Networks.

I also had the distinct feeling that I was being observed remotely, though I’m not sure by whom. This vision felt similar to others I’ve had, where I eventually met someone who turned out to be different from who they appeared to be in the vision.

It is only a moderate possibility that I will run into Robert or perhaps receive a message from him. It’s also possible I’ll hear from someone connected to mental health or even psychic phenomena. I estimate that I woke up from this vision at about 3:00 AM.

There are a few different ways I can go with this. But the witch in me is saying this has something to do with my shadow. Perhaps this time around, I’ll be surreptitiously interviewed by a male around Robert’s age who poses as a friendly, helpful, curious passerby?

This is definitely a precognitive dream. I can feel that from head to toe, and now that I know the table has been set for a meeting, I’ll just have to pass buy the front of said building at 9:00 AM the next cool sunny morning “and see what happens”.

Sunday, October 26, 2025: 8:31 AM: Actions for Today: I am hell bent on getting the new theme done, today. I know that’s probably an unrealistic aim, but one worth pursuing.

I also want to fill every category with at least one post on my rebuild of this website (Brian Schnabel’s Head Space: Where Magic and Mind Digitally Interlace).

This I know I can do. I have the material at my fingertips to get this job done.

But I also need to get out of dodge for a while. So, I’m thinking that around 11:00 AM I’ll knock off and head out to Dominick’s for an early lunch. However, I probably won’t actually get there until noontime the way these things work out.

Can I get it all done? So long as I don’t fall asleep for another four hours this afternoon, I do believe it’s all possible.

I’m on my second pot of coffee since I woke up at 3:00 AM this morning. It’s probably not advisable to be drinking this much coffee. But I’m getting tired of being screwed over by a crap sleep cycle, which has been the bane of me since the end of August. The only good thing about it has been the fact that light sleep generates more visions.

However, despite sucky sleep cycles, Things are moving along nicely thus far today. Maybe, too, when I get a chance, for the hell of it, I’ll see if I can’t fix the Twenty Sixteen theme in WordPress via the functions file, so the damn theme actually validates to W3C specifications. And, no, “I won’t be wasting my time with creating a child theme to do this.” But that’s not a priority in the slightest since I plan on replacing the Twenty Sixteen theme with my own as soon as I’m able to do so. The only reason I would modify any WordPress theme is simply for the satisfaction of knowing I can, and of course, having something I actually approve of to fall back on, should I feel the need to revert back to using a WordPress theme to keep the site up and running in the event of issues with future updates.

I’ve already changed it to exclusively use the Classic Editor, as it functions in a manner that is more in line with my vision for the new “My Design” theme. But that’s enough of changing other people’s handy work to suit my own purposes for now.

Monday, October 27, 2025: 6:31 AM: Updates: Today, I reviewed a notification from Google Search Console stating that some pages on my site, https://brianschnabel.com, were not being indexed due to being blocked by robots.txt and excluded by a noindex tag. After investigating, I realized this was likely a false report because the noindex code doesn’t exist on my pages. The issue may stem from cached data or server headers, especially since I recently relaunched WordPress and started posting new content.

I decided not to stress over it, as Google often updates its index over time. I am aware that the noindex directive can appear in meta tags or HTTP headers and that WordPress settings or SEO plugins can sometimes add it unintentionally. For now, I’ll keep publishing content and let Google catch up.

In my research of this matter, I also noted a few age-old tips for speeding up indexing naturally even though we are in the age of AI:

• Submit the sitemap in Google Search Console.
• Use internal linking between posts.
• Share content externally for discovery.
• Publish consistently.
• Use “Request Indexing” for key pages.

Some things will just never change despite the rise of new tech. Google screwing things up is just one of those things.

So, yeah, I’m taking a relaxed approach and focusing on building out the site. Google can do its thing and I’m simply going to do mine.

Monday, October 27, 2025: 11:08 AM: Visions and Dreams: This morning, I woke up around 3:37 AM, feeling totally relaxed and content to simply lie in bed for a while. As I lay there, I focused on my breathing exercises, the sound of WNNJ playing through my Echo Dot offering distraction from other noises in and around the building.

During this meditative state, an image of Mom unexpectedly entered my thoughts, vivid and clear, leaving me with the sense that she was present with me. Thinking she might have something to communicate, I decided to give her my complete attention, mentally asking what she wanted to share.

When I started focusing on Mom, I anticipated having to imagine her response to my question to get things started. But instead, the experience seemed to take on a life of its own. “I was not in control of what happened next.”

I slipped into a semi-vision where she encouraged me to keep working on my website, Brian Schnabel’s Head Space. Her enthusiasm was palpable; she conveyed that publishing my journal online was an excellent idea and seemed genuinely supportive of my efforts.

At some point, I briefly lost consciousness, just a few seconds of even my conversation with Mom. It was like when you are talking with someone and start to doze off and catch yourself, so you don’t fall asleep on the other party.

But I emerged from the vision with a sense of certainty mixed with surprise. This is because I found myself physically nodding my head on my pillow and actually saying aloud, “Yes, I’ll do that.”

Even though I missed a fragment of the conversation, I knew upon waking that our discussion remained focused on my site, and I’d committed to continue working on Brian Schnabel’s Head Space.

Engaging with Mom in this way (even though she only passed on July 18th) left me feeling peaceful and energized. The clarity and encouragement I received during meditation was thrilling and motivating. I am going to try like hell to carry this sense of purpose into the day ahead. With all the happy people who regularly call me, that shouldn’t be too hard, “Right?”

Monday, October 27, 2025: 9:15 PM: Did I get the new theme done? “Hell No!” But I knew that was an unrealistic aim, especially given the nature of all things digital. “You just never know what brick wall you’re going to hit next!”

However, despite spending a huge amount of time attempting to resolve a small issue, I’ve learned a few things about Microsoft 365 Copilot and WordPress. Yup! By simply attempting to add a feed URL to the header of the My Design theme I’m working on I discovered two very important things, which are as follows:

1. Sometimes it just doesn’t matter whether the URL for a particular WordPress feature is present in a theme or not, it’s there and functioning anyway. That’s definitely the case with WordPress feeds.
2. The functions.php file in a WordPress theme is powerful, and, with Microsoft 365 Copilot’s help, can be written to handle many tasks. However, M365 Copilot may suggest changes that break features rather than add them and then blame you for the broken functionality. Translation? “Don’t waste too much time drinking the AI generated Cool-Aid!”

Did I fill every category with at least one post on my rebuild of this website (Brian Schnabel’s Head Space: Where Magic and Mind Digitally Interlace)? I’ve come damn close but haven’t quite gotten there yet. As it stands right now, I have two more to do.

At 11:00 AM yesterday, I knocked off working on the computer and did what I needed to do in preparation for heading out to Dominick’s. As anticipated, I got there at noontime and enjoyed lunch while interacting with staff. The sun was actually out by the time I left, making for a pleasant trip to and from the place.

By the time I got home though, I felt a bit wiped out so decided to put my feet up for a few. That’s when I noticed my racing pulse rate.

I knew in a flash what was wrong, part of it having to do with using the sauce that came with the garlic knots, which is something I don’t usually do. “What was I thinking!”

However, I suspect that the other contributing factor had to do with the 465 milligrams of St. John’s Wort I’ve been taking. While it has been helpful with my sleep cycles for a better part of the summer, the tablet form I’ve been using since the end of July doesn’t metabolize like a regular capsule would and has actually been increasingly less effective as the weeks have gone by, despite my best efforts to figure out when the best time to take this particular Nature’s Sunshine product would be.

I’ve always known that St. John’s Wort is a bit of a double-edged sword. I started using it because it’s well-known for helping with mild depression and mood swings. People often tout its benefits for anxiety and sleep issues, and supposedly even seasonal affective disorder.

For me, it did seem to smooth out some of the rough edges when my sleep was all over the place. But, as with most natural remedies, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.

The side effects can creep up on you—headaches, stomach troubles, dizziness, and rapid heart rate. It is known to make people more sensitive to sunlight, too. Plus, it’s well known to interact with other medications.

I also suspect that the coffee I’ve been drinking in copious amounts is factoring in as well. So, knowing what I know and having observed what I’ve observed going on within myself, I can only conclude that St. John’s Wort is no longer my friend, I need to back off on the coffee, and stay away from the sauce next time I have garlic knots in any eating establishment.

So, despite everything written here, you might say my journey through tech hiccups, dietary experiments, and supplement side effects has given me a bit more clarity. Sometimes the best move for me is to simply step back, listen to what my body (and mind) are telling me, and calmly make adjustments accordingly. I’m keeping track of things with the health situation, which will be most useful when I see the doctor again.

Where the site is concerned, maybe the real magic is in figuring it out one step at a time. So what if I spend tuns of time on misbehaving code, or M365 Copilot refuses to take responsibility for its actions, or my heart races after lunch. Tomorrow’s another day, and I’ll carry these lessons forward, with a little more patience, a little less sauce, and maybe just six less cups of coffee.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025: 11:14 AM: Updates: This morning, I unexpectedly ran into a frustrating reality. The functionality within Alexa that once enabled me to retrieve voicemails from my phone when it wasn’t on has now disappeared. The alternative workarounds? “They all seem to come with a fee!”

For years, I could check my Verizon voicemail through Alexa. That option is now gone. Not having a landline, I started looking for alternatives using Copilot to do some cursory research. Here’s what I found:

• Remote Access: You can still dial your own Verizon number from any phone, press pound, and enter your PIN before pressing pound again. This works even if your Verizon phone is off. “But it requires another phone!”
• Voicemail-to-Text: It appears that Verizon offers this as a paid add on. From what I understand, it transcribes voicemails and can send them as texts. “Not helpful when phone is off.”
• One Talk Voicemail-to-Email: A business-focused service that supposedly delivers voicemail audio files directly to your inbox. Again, from what I’m reading, “It costs extra!”

Third-Party Apps: From what I’ve gathered, too, services like YouMail or Google Voice can capture voicemail and forward it to email. “Sometimes at lower costs?”

When I asked Copilot whether Microsoft Teams could be a workaround, the answer was mixed. Copilot says Teams has its own voicemail, but it doesn’t connect to Verizon’s system unless you’re on Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams (VMMT), which is a business service.

Of course, Copilot points out that you can technically dial into Verizon voicemail from Teams if your account has outbound calling enabled, but that requires a Teams Phone license plus a Calling Plan. In other words, “More fees!”

Copilot also says that the new Microsoft 365 Premium (consumer) doesn’t include outbound calling minutes. I kind of figured that would be the case since Microsoft killed off Skype back in May.

It’s pretty clear to me: what used to be included is now going to be increasingly carved up into add-ons. Accessibility features like voicemail-to-email are going to be treated as premium, even though they should be baseline. And why would Verizon, Microsoft, Amazon, and others in the industry be giving less for more? More than likely, “So you have to leave your nosey little smart phone on at all times.”

However, if that’s the way they want to play it, I can work with that, too. Airplaine Mode is still available. I’ll simply switch it on when I want total piece and quiet, above and beyond what do not disturb can offer “Until They Kill that Feature as Well”.

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 9:04 AM: Intentions for the Day: Today, I am setting out to manage my negative racing thoughts with the manifesting power of intention. My end goal here is to navigate ongoing family tensions in a manner that puts an end to any existing toxic behavior exhibited by one individual in a manner that brings positive change to everyone. In order to do this, I need to be present, observe my reactions, and use the tools I have developed to maintain clarity and peace of mind.

Who is this individual? “Dear Old Dad!”

Early this morning, at 2:13 AM, an incantation came to me. It was not something I sought out, but rather it arrived quietly and offered a sense of grounding. The words are simple, yet they serve to aid me in directing my negative emotions this situation triggers in a manner that will put an end to the matter as it stands now. This incantation is now a tool I will use to redirect my thoughts whenever thoughts of the situation regarding my father, brother, and niece disrupt my thoughts.

The source of tension today centers on my father’s unwavering insistence on my brother’s innocence as a child rapist, predicated on the absence of a formal court trial due to his getting drunk and dying in a car accident. Dad’s perspective is deeply rooted in a belief system that equates legal process with truth, a hatred for his daughter in law, which often complicates our conversations because he can’t seem to shut up about it. Write or wrong, “Daddio He has to win!”

I find this stance disgusting and intolerable as he has essentially called his granddaughter a liar, others who believe her to be the enemy and South Dakota Law Enforcement incompetent. So, I will use the incantation as a means to remain calm and focused, channeling the fury I feel inside when this topic comes up along with thoughts of Dad in general, rather than allowing my frustration to dictate my mood for the day.

Over the years, I’ve noticed that the weather, no matter who is doing the forecasting, has become increasingly unpredictable beyond a few hours. But a bit of intuition, and a friendly face in a passing car, can certainly make everything fall into place.

Friday, October 31, 2025: 6:40 AM: Intention for today: Upon waking this morning the following statement burst into my mind out of nowhere, accompanied by a powerful surge of energy. I wonder if this is what it’s like to be struck by lightning? “In dumbed down version of course!” After all, “What good is the message if you kill the recipient?”

Anyhow, what’s a guy to do when handed such an affirmation backed with such a strong surge of positive energy, it bringing both peace and excitement simultaneously to the recipient of the message? Writing this one down was a no brainer. Naturally, I did the requisite research before deciding to wholeheartedly embrace the concept of what I’ve been handed and will be running with this one going forward.

What’s the statement?

• I am a powerful witch, blessed be the Lord my God.

Therefore, today, and every day moving forward, I will walk in my personal power and embrace the unique spiritual identity that using this statement will help in shaping, greatly enhancing my much needed sense of purpose. My intention is to honor my strengths, acknowledge my capacity for positive influence, and seek wisdom in all my actions. Through this intention, I hope to foster a deeper sense of self-respect and connection with the divine rather than allowing the twisted teachings of others to force me to flee from that witch I truly am.

As I reflect on what it means to call myself a "powerful witch," I recognize that this term carries a rich history of transformation, healing, and wisdom. For me, it represents the ability to effect change, nurture growth, and approach life's mysteries with curiosity and reverence. Claiming this identity is not rooted in fantasy or rebellion, but in a sincere desire to understand the spiritual gifts that have been entrusted to me. I view my personal empowerment not as something that isolates, but as a force that enables me to serve others with compassion and integrity.

Exploring the biblical perspective, I find that Scripture frequently affirms the value of wisdom, discernment, and spiritual authority. While the term "witch" is often misunderstood or negatively portrayed, it is important to differentiate between harmful practices and the pursuit of God-given gifts.

For example, Exodus 31:3 describes Bezalel as being "filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills." This passage highlights the biblical affirmation of individuals endowed with special abilities for the purpose of creative and constructive work.

Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 12 discusses spiritual gifts such as healing, prophecy, and miraculous powers, emphasizing that these are distributed by the Holy Spirit for the common good. This suggests a biblical openness to spiritual empowerment when exercised in alignment with divine will and ethical principles. It is not the label, but the intention and use of one's gifts that matter in the biblical narrative. Therefore, viewing myself as a "powerful witch" can be a metaphor for being a person who seeks wisdom, healing, and transformation under God's guidance.

As I move forward today, I affirm my intention to honor the spiritual gifts within me, remain grounded in ethical practice, and seek the guidance of God in all things. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow, learn, and serve. May this day be filled with clarity, hope, and a deeper understanding of my purpose on this earth.

Saturday, November 1, 2025: 8:16 AM: Visualization of My Ideal Day: This morning, I woke to the gentle sensation of Julia expressing her affection in the most intimate ways, starting low down on me and working her way up. Her presence was enveloping—her long, silky hair cascading around me, the refreshing scent of mint lingering as she leaned close, and the playful touch of her breasts and bubble gum tongue on various parts of my body waking me in ways that would have made Hugh Hefner green with envy.

The atmosphere was charged with her warmth and care, her breath deepening with her increasing excitement as she rode me. Finally, Julia, large and in charge the whole way, we reached a moment of mutual satisfaction, a testament to our trust in each other, love for one another, and joy in our shared passion. During these moments, Julia gleefully made sure I knew I was cherished.

Lying together afterwards, Julia’s laughter was light and musical as she took in my dazed, wonderstruck expression from her position above me. She reassured me with a teasing smile, “It’s all real. You are really awake, your wife just took you from deep sleep to paradise, and the coffee is waiting in the kitchen. Housekeeping can deal with the sheets later.”

The warmth lingered—not just from the physical closeness, but also from the emotional safety and joy we shared in that space. Coffee brewed in the kitchen became a gentle invitation to move into the day, our hearts and minds lifted by the connection.

Finally, after a last coffee and a few more deep passionate kisses, we headed off to our studies and settled into our respective work routines, each of us handling clients from the comfort of home. Julia’s dedication to her clientele always inspires me, me diving into updating blogs for my own clients during the morning with the pieces they’d sent, before carving out time for my personal projects after lunch.

When Julia is running her therapy practice online from home, there always feels like there’s a kind of rhythm to the day when Julia is working from home rather than our downtown office building, despite the huge difference in our professions. When she’s home, it’s a bit easier to support each other, exchanging words of encouragement as needed and sharing small victories (when ethically allowable in Julia’s case).

By 5:00 PM, the cabin fever set in and we both craved a change of scenery. We went out together for dinner at Dominick’s, enjoying conversation and laughter with the staff along with the other customers there as we ate. On our return, the day’s mail brought a welcome gift, several checks amounting to about $50,000, the tangible reward for our dedication to serving others.

With a sense of satisfaction, we settled into the living room, relaxing with our favorite books while music played softly in the background. The evening felt like something out of a dream, the perfect blend of companionship with a loved one and leisure time.

As the night settled in, Julia’s spirited nature shone through once again, the evening ending with another intimate moment. The spontaneous night cap was the perfect close to a day filled with connection, laughter, and fulfillment.

Just for the record though, “Julia started it!” But I never mind when she does, her embrace always leaving me feeling grateful for our partnership; the playfulness and the affection we continually rediscover together, “Totally Priceless!”

Posting that's a little off the trolley at times... Brian is a single Newtonian Gardens Apartments resident, Self-Publishing Author, cPanel WordPress Web Host and Windows 11 powered computer tech. He’s a musician, sailor, hiker, cycler and some women would say, “Magical, too!”