For those of you who live in the Vancouver area, you are well aware of the heat wave that we have been experiencing for the past week or so. Record breaking temperatures have us all a tad sweltering with the heat that most of us have never EVER experienced in all our years of living in this little piece of paradise. It has also impacted many of us in ways other than simply being too HOT.
So many people have been forced to step outside (literally) their comfort zones (or homes) to find some reprieve. And with this stepping "out" we are being forced to deal with many issues that have been in our lives for as long as we can remember. You have all heard the expression "If you can't take the heat.....get out of the kitchen". Well, this past week has forced many of us OUT and with this moving towards something other than what we have always experienced, we have been forced to take a good hard look at how we are living and existing in our lives at this time.
The heat serves as our own personal fire source - that spark of creation - that can either burn us out or fire us up. Many have found themselves dealing with pretty "fiery" issues from their past with people coming back into their lives, situations repeating themselves with new players in the game and a whole raft of things making them go "what the heck is going on?"
Well, what is going on is the continuation of your life. We are forced to re-experience painful situations from our past when the time is ready and that time is now. This heat wave has only served to bring it up to the surface for us all to examine, deal with and then, ultimately, let it all go.
Let's get into the flow and allow the waves to carry us forward. I know that I'm ready for the newness that is ME to fully express myself in all my glory. And you, are you ready to be all that you can be...........full of heat, full of passion and full of your own personal glory.
Bring it on is what I say.
Namaste
Friday, July 31, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
stepping up to the plate
So I did it. I just sent off a questionnaire to a new site that is searching for inspirational authors. They had come to me and asked if I was interested in submitting my information on my specified topics with the hopes of becoming one of their team of writers. This is huge for someone like me who has been writing for years on a variety of topics and sincerely hoping to take it out in the mainstream venues. So wish me luck.....
Actually I guess it is not luck that will turn this into a reality. It is my belief in my abilities as a writer and as a person who has something of worth to share with the masses. I know that I want this and I believe that I do have something to say that would benefit others.
I know when I received the first copy of a book with one of my poems in it that my heart did a flip flop. Seeing your work in black and white is something else. And then, just recently, receiving a copy of a mainstream magazine with a 2 page spread of MY article was something else. I have had a lot of my work published online and while it is nice to read it back through the computer screen, it does not compare to the thrill of actually touching your words on a piece of paper knowing that others are also touching them, or perhaps the words are touching others.
Is this not what all authors want through their sharings? An opportunity to touch others through their words..........I know that is why I write. These words that I write not only touch others but give me an opportunity to share from the depths of my Soul, my own growth and experiences. I feel blessed.
When counselling others through my practice, the suggestion that someone write out their feelings to get clear within them selves is one very important part of the whole process of coming into a place of healing. When we are free to express just for our self, a wonderful thing occurs.
We have a chance to honestly express, without the fear that others will criticize our path. In the beginning I wrote for me. Over time it became clear that what I was working on for myself had merit for others. This led me to share my writings with a select few friends, who in turn starting sharing my words with their friends. Now my words reach 1,000's of people weekly - many of whom I will never meet. Receiving a comment from someone who lives in Africa, Australia, Europe or South America is such a thrill.
Ah the power of the world wide web. At times it can seem like such an energy drainer but at other times I realize the blessing that it can be. Hey, if it was not for the internet, I would not have received the numerous opportunities to share that I have over the years.
Life is good and I wish for you a day of infinite possibilities to share from the depths of your Soul.
Namaste
Actually I guess it is not luck that will turn this into a reality. It is my belief in my abilities as a writer and as a person who has something of worth to share with the masses. I know that I want this and I believe that I do have something to say that would benefit others.
I know when I received the first copy of a book with one of my poems in it that my heart did a flip flop. Seeing your work in black and white is something else. And then, just recently, receiving a copy of a mainstream magazine with a 2 page spread of MY article was something else. I have had a lot of my work published online and while it is nice to read it back through the computer screen, it does not compare to the thrill of actually touching your words on a piece of paper knowing that others are also touching them, or perhaps the words are touching others.
Is this not what all authors want through their sharings? An opportunity to touch others through their words..........I know that is why I write. These words that I write not only touch others but give me an opportunity to share from the depths of my Soul, my own growth and experiences. I feel blessed.
When counselling others through my practice, the suggestion that someone write out their feelings to get clear within them selves is one very important part of the whole process of coming into a place of healing. When we are free to express just for our self, a wonderful thing occurs.
We have a chance to honestly express, without the fear that others will criticize our path. In the beginning I wrote for me. Over time it became clear that what I was working on for myself had merit for others. This led me to share my writings with a select few friends, who in turn starting sharing my words with their friends. Now my words reach 1,000's of people weekly - many of whom I will never meet. Receiving a comment from someone who lives in Africa, Australia, Europe or South America is such a thrill.
Ah the power of the world wide web. At times it can seem like such an energy drainer but at other times I realize the blessing that it can be. Hey, if it was not for the internet, I would not have received the numerous opportunities to share that I have over the years.
Life is good and I wish for you a day of infinite possibilities to share from the depths of your Soul.
Namaste
Friday, July 24, 2009
Living a technicolour life
What a week this has been? The energies of the Full Moon always affect me but this past New Moon Eclipse was a doozer.
The build up to it all started last week and by today, many of us are feeling quite simply - exhausted. So much brought up to the surface for our consideration, acceptance and possibly release. The issues around relationships were prevalent for many as well and I have to admit that it whacked me this time around.
Interesting how I am dealing with it all though. A few tears but, a deeper understanding of how much I have grown has settled into my Soul. A sense of pride at the letting go of something that is not at all focused on my Soul's growth but certainly something that was a necessary part of my personal growth. A coming into the understanding as to what it is that I need, want and desire in my life.........of what is truly important.
How many of you find that you are more focused on the day to day trials and tribulations in your 3d life, all the while knowing that there is a much higher way of being that is calling to you? I know that this has been mirrored back to me in many of my interactions of late. Clients and friends are all going through it but then again, as I said those mirrors are reflecting back to me all the areas within my own Soul that are calling for release.
I wrote about the Dark night of the Soul recently and while I do not feel that I have been there, the fallout from all those that ARE, has tested me greatly. So many are hurting and so many others are hiding from it all. And, like it or not, hiding from it all will not allow for the necessary release that is calling from deep within.
Coming into an understanding of the lessons that present themselves to you is more important sometimes than the lessons themselves. I had a session with some friends who are also into holistic ways of healing and it (the session) just kept digging deeper and deeper until I felt like I was floating around out in the Universe completely naked and raw. All that I am going through and all that I have ever gone through was exposed and at the end of it all, I just felt this incredible connection to EVERYONE in the entire Universe. Not what I had envisioned but then again, how much of our lives do we really live exactly as we had planned.
And that is something to pay attention to. If we are continually trying to run our lives as a black and white movie, stagnation occurs. However, when we surrender and let go to the divine knowing of the Universe in all its myriad forms, life becomes colourful and alive. We have to get to that place of nothingness however before all that we are can truly come out.
So here's to living a life in Technicolour, shining the light from deep within our Souls. Sounds good to me.
Namaste
The build up to it all started last week and by today, many of us are feeling quite simply - exhausted. So much brought up to the surface for our consideration, acceptance and possibly release. The issues around relationships were prevalent for many as well and I have to admit that it whacked me this time around.
Interesting how I am dealing with it all though. A few tears but, a deeper understanding of how much I have grown has settled into my Soul. A sense of pride at the letting go of something that is not at all focused on my Soul's growth but certainly something that was a necessary part of my personal growth. A coming into the understanding as to what it is that I need, want and desire in my life.........of what is truly important.
How many of you find that you are more focused on the day to day trials and tribulations in your 3d life, all the while knowing that there is a much higher way of being that is calling to you? I know that this has been mirrored back to me in many of my interactions of late. Clients and friends are all going through it but then again, as I said those mirrors are reflecting back to me all the areas within my own Soul that are calling for release.
I wrote about the Dark night of the Soul recently and while I do not feel that I have been there, the fallout from all those that ARE, has tested me greatly. So many are hurting and so many others are hiding from it all. And, like it or not, hiding from it all will not allow for the necessary release that is calling from deep within.
Coming into an understanding of the lessons that present themselves to you is more important sometimes than the lessons themselves. I had a session with some friends who are also into holistic ways of healing and it (the session) just kept digging deeper and deeper until I felt like I was floating around out in the Universe completely naked and raw. All that I am going through and all that I have ever gone through was exposed and at the end of it all, I just felt this incredible connection to EVERYONE in the entire Universe. Not what I had envisioned but then again, how much of our lives do we really live exactly as we had planned.
And that is something to pay attention to. If we are continually trying to run our lives as a black and white movie, stagnation occurs. However, when we surrender and let go to the divine knowing of the Universe in all its myriad forms, life becomes colourful and alive. We have to get to that place of nothingness however before all that we are can truly come out.
So here's to living a life in Technicolour, shining the light from deep within our Souls. Sounds good to me.
Namaste
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Truth, trust and relationships
The Eclipses of this month have forced much to the surface for everyone. It appears that one of the areas that we humans are being pressured to look at is where we stand within relationships and how deep is our trust. I don't know how it is where YOU live but here in Vancouver I hear so many tales of mistruths being spoken with the hopes of getting something from another. Makes me take a deep breath and wonder WHY?
As Souls we are programmed to see the Light and Love within another with the express purpose of bringing us into the fold of our Soul Families. Of course, there are some very dark personas walking around masquerading in the Light. They send out that beam of Light and call us to them. We wander directly into it face first and then POOF, find the darkness is more than we had anticipated. But then again, perhaps we see the darkness behind the light and think that we can eradicate it by simply being in their presence. And this is a possibility but it is important to realize that sometimes those of the Dark are perfectly comfortable living in their dark cave. They have been there for so long that the idea of fully stepping into THEIR Light is a fearful consideration.
For when we are fully in our light there is no way to hide our truth........whether we deem it to be good or bad. When we are fully in our light, there is only the desire to share from the deepest recesses of our being - a desire to share our Light knowing that as we share ours, others are prompted to share theirs. This Light also illuminates our own truths about our place in our various relationships, whether intimate or otherwise.
What do you desire from your relationships?
What is it that you wish to share within your relationships?
How ready are you to come to the table completely open and vulnerable?
Being in a place of trust within allows you to share all that you are. When you are hiding parts of your self from those nearest and dearest to you, you are not only hurting them by your non-disclosure but you are hurting your self.
For without Trust, what do we have? Story upon story that shift with the sands of time. I choose to be in trust, living my own personal Truth, seeing what it is that I am projecting out and, conversely, accepting all that I attract into my life.
Trust.....relationships...they go hand in hand if they are ever going to work.
May your day be full of all the wonders that you desire....with a big dose of TRUTH thrown in for good measure.
Namaste
As Souls we are programmed to see the Light and Love within another with the express purpose of bringing us into the fold of our Soul Families. Of course, there are some very dark personas walking around masquerading in the Light. They send out that beam of Light and call us to them. We wander directly into it face first and then POOF, find the darkness is more than we had anticipated. But then again, perhaps we see the darkness behind the light and think that we can eradicate it by simply being in their presence. And this is a possibility but it is important to realize that sometimes those of the Dark are perfectly comfortable living in their dark cave. They have been there for so long that the idea of fully stepping into THEIR Light is a fearful consideration.
For when we are fully in our light there is no way to hide our truth........whether we deem it to be good or bad. When we are fully in our light, there is only the desire to share from the deepest recesses of our being - a desire to share our Light knowing that as we share ours, others are prompted to share theirs. This Light also illuminates our own truths about our place in our various relationships, whether intimate or otherwise.
What do you desire from your relationships?
What is it that you wish to share within your relationships?
How ready are you to come to the table completely open and vulnerable?
Being in a place of trust within allows you to share all that you are. When you are hiding parts of your self from those nearest and dearest to you, you are not only hurting them by your non-disclosure but you are hurting your self.
For without Trust, what do we have? Story upon story that shift with the sands of time. I choose to be in trust, living my own personal Truth, seeing what it is that I am projecting out and, conversely, accepting all that I attract into my life.
Trust.....relationships...they go hand in hand if they are ever going to work.
May your day be full of all the wonders that you desire....with a big dose of TRUTH thrown in for good measure.
Namaste
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Dark nights of the Soul and shining your Light.
It has been quite the month with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on July 7th and last night's New Moon Solar Eclipse only added to the energetic mix.
So many people of late have been complaining of experiencing some pretty severe bouts with "dark nights of the Soul". Not surprising actually with all the energy that has been swirling around. However, it is so very important for all of us to be aware of these energies and learn how to balance our own in our daily lives.
At this time in our human evolution we are all being tested. We are all being asked to be clear and authentic in all of our interactions with others and, conversely, our own interactions with our selves.
How many times do you find yourself criticizing your actions and the actions of those around you? We need to be gentle with our selves and in so doing, we learn to be gentle with others. Those who are experiencing these very real "dark nights of the Soul" need our compassion and love. We also need to be aware however that we are not going to FIX anyone. We can share from our own experiences but we can expect others to react in the same way as we do. We are simply here to share from our Soul and allow others to share from their Soul. Accept the places in the world where others exist and let them move at their own pace.
Being a Healer and an Intuitive I am always being asked if I can help someone move into a more enlightened way of Being. And the answer is yes. I can help. I can not DO it for anyone else though. I simply offer an alternate choice, perhaps one that they had not been able to access for themselves. That is where my skill comes into play. I only offer what Spirit shares and then it is up to others to use these new-found abilities to move themselves further down their own Path.
And unfortunately, sometimes we do venture into darker places within our Soul. At these times it is imperative that we open to the beautiful Divine Light that shines from deep within. Let your own light illuminate the Path before you. Let your own light shine on those areas of darkness, showing it a way back into the Light, back into the beauty that shines for all to see.
We are all Healers in our own right. We will all have experiences with the Dark and we will have experiences with the Light. I choose to focus on the Light within and, in so doing, I am able to shine a little brighter for those around me.
May your day be filled with the Divine Light of your Being.
Namaste
So many people of late have been complaining of experiencing some pretty severe bouts with "dark nights of the Soul". Not surprising actually with all the energy that has been swirling around. However, it is so very important for all of us to be aware of these energies and learn how to balance our own in our daily lives.
At this time in our human evolution we are all being tested. We are all being asked to be clear and authentic in all of our interactions with others and, conversely, our own interactions with our selves.
How many times do you find yourself criticizing your actions and the actions of those around you? We need to be gentle with our selves and in so doing, we learn to be gentle with others. Those who are experiencing these very real "dark nights of the Soul" need our compassion and love. We also need to be aware however that we are not going to FIX anyone. We can share from our own experiences but we can expect others to react in the same way as we do. We are simply here to share from our Soul and allow others to share from their Soul. Accept the places in the world where others exist and let them move at their own pace.
Being a Healer and an Intuitive I am always being asked if I can help someone move into a more enlightened way of Being. And the answer is yes. I can help. I can not DO it for anyone else though. I simply offer an alternate choice, perhaps one that they had not been able to access for themselves. That is where my skill comes into play. I only offer what Spirit shares and then it is up to others to use these new-found abilities to move themselves further down their own Path.
And unfortunately, sometimes we do venture into darker places within our Soul. At these times it is imperative that we open to the beautiful Divine Light that shines from deep within. Let your own light illuminate the Path before you. Let your own light shine on those areas of darkness, showing it a way back into the Light, back into the beauty that shines for all to see.
We are all Healers in our own right. We will all have experiences with the Dark and we will have experiences with the Light. I choose to focus on the Light within and, in so doing, I am able to shine a little brighter for those around me.
May your day be filled with the Divine Light of your Being.
Namaste
Saturday, July 18, 2009
beautiful summer weather
It has just been so beautiful here in Lotus land the past little while. Makes me smile. I do wonder though at all the people out there who are working with so much angry energy. Sad actually.
I have had some bizarre experiences of late with that angry energy. Myself, I am feeling very grounded and happy so thankfully these expressions of anger are not affecting me too adversely but still is does cause a bit of angst as I attempt to move away from them or at least their energy.
Lots of positive energy is swirling around me though and THAT is wonderful. Had a second meeting with a woman who runs a brand new Spa out in one of the burbs around here. Starting to work on the promotional end of things and am looking out to the future with an eye to something bigger than what is presently happening with me and my work. This is GOOD.
Also have been asked to be a regular contributor to a brand new site called Examiner.com. Just goes to show that all these interactive networking sites DO indeed work. Plus, being a Canadian, is a positive one here as they are looking for contributors from Canada. At the moment the topics that appeal to me seem to be ones that they had not yet considered. So my inspirational columns and the health and wellness component are ripe for the picking. Another GOOD thing.
But for today, am moving my Father from one room to a bigger private room at his Care Centre. We, the family, are happy for him but it will take him a bit of time to adjust.
For most of us change does create a bit of an energy adjustment and when you are 90 years old, it is even harder. He was all concerned about what HE was needing to do and I assured him that everything is being handled FOR him and all he had to do was just remember his new room number. I am looking forward to decorating it for him so for me this is a fun excursion. My daughter will also be coming over today to bring some more love and laughter into his day. Hoping that she can fill his bare walls with some of her beautiful photos. Did I mention that SHE is a budding photographer?
Can't wait for her to get HER website up and running so that I can send you all the link and you can see for yourselves how talented she is. And that is not just me talking as her Mom. She just got a new contract to be the official photographer for her brother's wedding in September which is quite the coup as he didn't think she would be able to do it. But after seeing a whole whack of her most recent photos HE was impressed.
So for today I am sending wishes for you to dig deep and unearth your own natural creative gifts with love and joy.
Namaste
I have had some bizarre experiences of late with that angry energy. Myself, I am feeling very grounded and happy so thankfully these expressions of anger are not affecting me too adversely but still is does cause a bit of angst as I attempt to move away from them or at least their energy.
Lots of positive energy is swirling around me though and THAT is wonderful. Had a second meeting with a woman who runs a brand new Spa out in one of the burbs around here. Starting to work on the promotional end of things and am looking out to the future with an eye to something bigger than what is presently happening with me and my work. This is GOOD.
Also have been asked to be a regular contributor to a brand new site called Examiner.com. Just goes to show that all these interactive networking sites DO indeed work. Plus, being a Canadian, is a positive one here as they are looking for contributors from Canada. At the moment the topics that appeal to me seem to be ones that they had not yet considered. So my inspirational columns and the health and wellness component are ripe for the picking. Another GOOD thing.
But for today, am moving my Father from one room to a bigger private room at his Care Centre. We, the family, are happy for him but it will take him a bit of time to adjust.
For most of us change does create a bit of an energy adjustment and when you are 90 years old, it is even harder. He was all concerned about what HE was needing to do and I assured him that everything is being handled FOR him and all he had to do was just remember his new room number. I am looking forward to decorating it for him so for me this is a fun excursion. My daughter will also be coming over today to bring some more love and laughter into his day. Hoping that she can fill his bare walls with some of her beautiful photos. Did I mention that SHE is a budding photographer?
Can't wait for her to get HER website up and running so that I can send you all the link and you can see for yourselves how talented she is. And that is not just me talking as her Mom. She just got a new contract to be the official photographer for her brother's wedding in September which is quite the coup as he didn't think she would be able to do it. But after seeing a whole whack of her most recent photos HE was impressed.
So for today I am sending wishes for you to dig deep and unearth your own natural creative gifts with love and joy.
Namaste
Monday, July 13, 2009
Standing in our own power
WOW...........I just realized that I have not posted here for a week. Not that I haven't been writing and posting elsewhere but it appears that I have been remiss in my sharings HERE.
I have had a number of people of late lamenting the fact that they appear to have no power in their lives and that is NOT good. But to make matters worse, a few have even said that the reason they feel this is true is that they say they can NOT be themselves.
Ahem....if you are not you, then who is? And furthermore, if you are not YOU then a) who is and b) who ARE you?? Think about this for a moment.
You can't be in YOUR power if you don't even know whose power you are carrying.
So how does this happen? When did you come to the belief that you are at the mercy of others?
Sure, as children, we are meant to follow others and to build our sense of self from the times that we are encouraged to do FOR ourselves. Many of us came into this world with parents who did not feel their OWN sense of power and most assuredly we took on this belief FROM THEM. This does not mean that THEY (the parents) are to blame for our current belief structures but at least we have an idea as to where this belief came from.
However, there comes a time when we must start to form our own beliefs and this can only happen when we are true to ourselves. And to be true to ourselves, we have to KNOW who we are. We have to stand in our own power, sure of ourself and our ability to make our own decisions, take the next step and trust in these decisions.
So do you stand in your own power? Do you have a belief in your own inherent abilities to make the correct decisions? Do you feel that you can move with confidence into the future, even though you are not completely sure of what is up ahead - around the bend in the road.
When you stand in your own power; when you believe and trust in your own decision making power; when you move forward with faith - then you feel this power. You feel the power that comes from making your own decisions. You feel the power in knowing your self, in trusting your self. And this is a very good thing.
My wish for you today is that you find that quiet spot within. That place deep inside where you are completely and totally resonating at the height of your own power, comfortable with the LIGHT that shines from deep within and expressing all that you at all times.
You are beautiful, worthy and a child of the Universe. Step into your divine inheritance. Step into your POWER.
Namaste
I have had a number of people of late lamenting the fact that they appear to have no power in their lives and that is NOT good. But to make matters worse, a few have even said that the reason they feel this is true is that they say they can NOT be themselves.
Ahem....if you are not you, then who is? And furthermore, if you are not YOU then a) who is and b) who ARE you?? Think about this for a moment.
You can't be in YOUR power if you don't even know whose power you are carrying.
So how does this happen? When did you come to the belief that you are at the mercy of others?
Sure, as children, we are meant to follow others and to build our sense of self from the times that we are encouraged to do FOR ourselves. Many of us came into this world with parents who did not feel their OWN sense of power and most assuredly we took on this belief FROM THEM. This does not mean that THEY (the parents) are to blame for our current belief structures but at least we have an idea as to where this belief came from.
However, there comes a time when we must start to form our own beliefs and this can only happen when we are true to ourselves. And to be true to ourselves, we have to KNOW who we are. We have to stand in our own power, sure of ourself and our ability to make our own decisions, take the next step and trust in these decisions.
So do you stand in your own power? Do you have a belief in your own inherent abilities to make the correct decisions? Do you feel that you can move with confidence into the future, even though you are not completely sure of what is up ahead - around the bend in the road.
When you stand in your own power; when you believe and trust in your own decision making power; when you move forward with faith - then you feel this power. You feel the power that comes from making your own decisions. You feel the power in knowing your self, in trusting your self. And this is a very good thing.
My wish for you today is that you find that quiet spot within. That place deep inside where you are completely and totally resonating at the height of your own power, comfortable with the LIGHT that shines from deep within and expressing all that you at all times.
You are beautiful, worthy and a child of the Universe. Step into your divine inheritance. Step into your POWER.
Namaste
Sunday, July 5, 2009
quieting the chaos around us all
Not my usual perky self this morning. It has been so noisy in my neighbourhood this past week that it is starting to take its toll on me. Sidewalks across the street have been ripped up with all that jack hammering that goes along with that....LOUD. The shingles of the condos across the street are being replaced with much loud banging and crashing going on. It is constant NOISE.
Funny how when I don't get enough sleep or quiet time, my energy goes all haywire. The awareness within me however, is able to see so clearly now when I am out of alignment. My breathing is the first sign. I find that I start to take really deep breaths in an attempt to come back into my centre.
My sensitivities have become very heightened of late. Perhaps it is that I am doing more healing and intuitive work. Focussing on my practice has brought me into a deeper place within me and the awareness of when my space is being invaded, intentionally or otherwise, is very loud.
I notice an edge around my aura this morning which I now realize has been caused by the constant noise outside my office window. Workers have also been ripping up the roof of the building next door which is right at the height of my apartment so NOW I have had a whole stream of worker dudes walking past my 4th floor apartment. I am so used to having my privacy and uninterrupted LIGHT present and I simply felt invaded which would explain the raggedy edges. It wasn't even the noise there that got to me. It was the fact that I did not have my usual privacy within which to work. The last straw was the upstairs neighbour having a very VERY loud gathering which prevented me from getting any sleep.......
Can you feel when you are being energetically tweaked? This is not the same as having someone shouting or arguing with you - we can all feel our energies with this exchange. I am talking about noticing a subtle shift within you as a direct reflection of what is going on around you - without you even being part of it all. This is what has occurred for me. And the reason that I am sharing it is because it is a good reminder for all of us to be diligent in maintaining our own balance while moving through our days.
We can so easily be "tweaked" if we lose sight of the need for constant attention to our own sweet selves. I have simply been moving through my days, doing all that I do BUT not spending enough quiet time with me. It was all brought to the surface when I realized that even IF I had been attempting to be quiet, all around me was chaos. Living in the city, this can become a challenge and unfortunately, it showed up for me to look at.
So we live in a noisy world. We can get away from it by the ocean shore, the parks, sometimes our own back yards but at the end of the day, noise is everywhere. When I lead my meditation circles here in Vancouver, one of the promptings that I start with is reminding everyone of the presence of various noises and to simply let our awareness of them be present and then, to let it all fall into the background - which it generally does.
So for today, I need to pay attention to my own counsel and bring my own sense of quiet and calm OUT to envelop all that other stuff that has been causing me grief. This is opposite to what we generally do. We don't send our energies OUT to quell the storms, we tend to withdraw and try to hide inside. That is not a powerful way to handle the chaos.
And now this moment, I am ready to embrace all that calls to me from "out" and align it all with that resonates deep with IN.
Namaste
Funny how when I don't get enough sleep or quiet time, my energy goes all haywire. The awareness within me however, is able to see so clearly now when I am out of alignment. My breathing is the first sign. I find that I start to take really deep breaths in an attempt to come back into my centre.
My sensitivities have become very heightened of late. Perhaps it is that I am doing more healing and intuitive work. Focussing on my practice has brought me into a deeper place within me and the awareness of when my space is being invaded, intentionally or otherwise, is very loud.
I notice an edge around my aura this morning which I now realize has been caused by the constant noise outside my office window. Workers have also been ripping up the roof of the building next door which is right at the height of my apartment so NOW I have had a whole stream of worker dudes walking past my 4th floor apartment. I am so used to having my privacy and uninterrupted LIGHT present and I simply felt invaded which would explain the raggedy edges. It wasn't even the noise there that got to me. It was the fact that I did not have my usual privacy within which to work. The last straw was the upstairs neighbour having a very VERY loud gathering which prevented me from getting any sleep.......
Can you feel when you are being energetically tweaked? This is not the same as having someone shouting or arguing with you - we can all feel our energies with this exchange. I am talking about noticing a subtle shift within you as a direct reflection of what is going on around you - without you even being part of it all. This is what has occurred for me. And the reason that I am sharing it is because it is a good reminder for all of us to be diligent in maintaining our own balance while moving through our days.
We can so easily be "tweaked" if we lose sight of the need for constant attention to our own sweet selves. I have simply been moving through my days, doing all that I do BUT not spending enough quiet time with me. It was all brought to the surface when I realized that even IF I had been attempting to be quiet, all around me was chaos. Living in the city, this can become a challenge and unfortunately, it showed up for me to look at.
So we live in a noisy world. We can get away from it by the ocean shore, the parks, sometimes our own back yards but at the end of the day, noise is everywhere. When I lead my meditation circles here in Vancouver, one of the promptings that I start with is reminding everyone of the presence of various noises and to simply let our awareness of them be present and then, to let it all fall into the background - which it generally does.
So for today, I need to pay attention to my own counsel and bring my own sense of quiet and calm OUT to envelop all that other stuff that has been causing me grief. This is opposite to what we generally do. We don't send our energies OUT to quell the storms, we tend to withdraw and try to hide inside. That is not a powerful way to handle the chaos.
And now this moment, I am ready to embrace all that calls to me from "out" and align it all with that resonates deep with IN.
Namaste
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Happy Belated Canada Day...
Happy belated Canada Day to all you Canadians out there. I had a great day yesterday....spent the entire afternoon at the beach with some friends and then had a wonderful barbeque at one of their homes. It still amazes me how it is possible to barbeque almost ANY thing. Take asparagus for instance.....
I had never thought to barbeque it but decided to do the tin foil thing and see what would happen. Well, I gotta tell you......barbeque will never be the same in my books ever again. I just invoked the barbeque GOD/GODDESSES and voila.......the most amazingly tender asparagus I had ever eaten. Plus, for all of you who hate the way asparagus makes your.......you know I'm referring to here......right?...... *ahem......smell......well somehow through some magic process it does not............make it smell that is. Probably too much information here but in any event, I love asparagus.
Moving right along, we decided to try to catch the fireworks down at Canada Place and managed to find the perfect spot to park the car......which still amazes me as we were there just shortly before the whole extravaganza was scheduled to start so to find parking in THIS city, I just know that we were being assisted through some divine intervention. Only stayed for about 10 minutes because it was simply boring. Of course it could simply be that we are so used to the Symphony of Fire shows that to just watch one explosion after another just doesn't cut it anymore. But woo hoo......Happy Canada Day everyone.
And now today, it feels like a Monday for many out there, so tomorrow will feel like a big fat present when you realize that it is already Friday and another weekend awaits. Aren't I the bearer of good news?
My days never adhere to what is the norm for others so Monday, Friday or Sunday just become another day in my week. Not the beginning, not the end nor simply the middle. Just another day to create with whatever the Universe has sent my way.
So for today, just allow your own creative juices free reign and see what you can come up with.
Namaste
I had never thought to barbeque it but decided to do the tin foil thing and see what would happen. Well, I gotta tell you......barbeque will never be the same in my books ever again. I just invoked the barbeque GOD/GODDESSES and voila.......the most amazingly tender asparagus I had ever eaten. Plus, for all of you who hate the way asparagus makes your.......you know I'm referring to here......right?...... *ahem......smell......well somehow through some magic process it does not............make it smell that is. Probably too much information here but in any event, I love asparagus.
Moving right along, we decided to try to catch the fireworks down at Canada Place and managed to find the perfect spot to park the car......which still amazes me as we were there just shortly before the whole extravaganza was scheduled to start so to find parking in THIS city, I just know that we were being assisted through some divine intervention. Only stayed for about 10 minutes because it was simply boring. Of course it could simply be that we are so used to the Symphony of Fire shows that to just watch one explosion after another just doesn't cut it anymore. But woo hoo......Happy Canada Day everyone.
And now today, it feels like a Monday for many out there, so tomorrow will feel like a big fat present when you realize that it is already Friday and another weekend awaits. Aren't I the bearer of good news?
My days never adhere to what is the norm for others so Monday, Friday or Sunday just become another day in my week. Not the beginning, not the end nor simply the middle. Just another day to create with whatever the Universe has sent my way.
So for today, just allow your own creative juices free reign and see what you can come up with.
Namaste
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