You Got The Power

"Other people can be the greatest obstacle in our being true to ourselves and living our bliss, but only if we allow this by giving them the power to control our lives. Believing that our happiness, financial status, enjoyment, and our piece of mind depend on anyone other than God and ourselves is misdirected faith and trust." by Terry Cole-Whittaker excerpt from the book "Live Your Bliss"

This paragraph caught my attention today.  It made me ask the following questions: How much of your life is being directed by the outside world/others vs. your internal compass? How much do you trust and know yourself? I wonder how many people realize that your well-being is your responsibility and choice! The more people start realizing and embracing this, the better off our world will be.

Expectations

Have you ever gone into a situation with low expectations to then be pleasantly surprised because your expectations were surpassed? And on the flip side, have you gone into a situation with high expectations only to be disappointed because the reality fell short of your expectations?

Imagine not having any expectations when you go into a situation. Anything you receive then is a bonus. And if you don't receive anything, you won't be disappointed. Makes you wonder how much of your happiness or lack of happiness is created by your expectations.  Food for thought...

Happy Thanksgiving

Today, in the US, we celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a great time to think about all that you are thankful for in your life. It is also a good time to express that gratitude to whomever you wish. Blessings are all around you. Notice them, acknowledge them, cherish them.

Wishing everyone a blessed, safe, bountiful and healthy Thanksgiving full of love, laughter and joy.

Unconditional Love Space

How can you create a space of unconditional love for another person, a place where they can be who they are and say/explore what they need to say/explore?  Here are a few things you can do:

1. Visualize yourself creating a safe bubble around the both of you that is filled with love and light, where only healing energy resides.
2. Set your life and any personal agendas aside.  You are creating a safe haven for the other person.
3. Listen! Really hear what the other person is saying. Give that person room to talk freely. 
4. Do NOT judge anything. Leave comments, thoughts, reactions unspoken.  Simply be there for the other person. Focus only on them.
5. Ask the person questions about how they feel, what they believe should be done, how they see themselves moving on, etc.  Feel your way through their world.  They have the answers within them. All you need to do is help them find their own answers, the ones that will work for them. You are empowering them.
6. Make sure to honor the information shared and to keep it to yourself unless you have permission from the person to share it outside of this unconditional love space.  

Inner Child

How do you heal your inner child?  On your path to self healing, at some point you will find your inner child hurting from a wound that you have tried to ignore, bury, disregard, etc. You may even have seen it before, but again didn't take the time to let it heal and/or help it heal.

Often times, issues can be resolved through simple acknowledgement, by seeing them instead of hiding from them.  When it comes to your inner child though, those wounds, more than likely, have been around for a considerable amount of time and have been shoved to side or underground for just as long, especially if it feels very vulnerable and tender.

The best thing you can do is to live it.  This is your real life internal state of being.  Give your wounded inner child as much light and love as it needs to heal for as long as it takes to heal.  You cannot rush this process. Keep it in the forefront of your beingness.  Have your adult self step in and take care of your inner child and its wound.

Make sure not to bury or put your wounded inner self aside again.  Give your inner child all the love, respect, attention, compassion, understanding, caring, etc. that you have always wanted. Do it for as long as needed.  Heal the gap between you and your inner child. It will change your life.

Accomplishment

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." by Vince Lombardi

Roadblocks, or what I like to call 'learning opportunities', cross our paths to help us learn and grow. While they may make us stumble and fall, rising again, which can be equated to learning, is your ticket to moving ahead. Getting up is already a huge win/a great accomplishment, because it means that you are willing to go on and aren't giving up, you are embracing change.  :)

Creativity

Creativity is an expression of spirituality.  Creativity requires inspiration which as the word says comes from Spirit. Another reason why it is so important to nurture creativity. It is a spiritual element that helps you gain balance in addition to the physical and mental aspects.  :)

Winter

"In the depth of winter, I finally found that within me there lay an invincible summer." by Albert Camus

No matter how cold the outside world, there is always warmth to be found inside of you. :)

Ironically winter warms my heart too...I love winter hikes, snow and skiing!

Let's Pretend...

A great way to encourage right brain activity to increase living a spirit guided life and/or becoming more intuitive is playing the 'Pretend' game.  When your feel yourself becoming significant and overly analytical, switch your thinking and say to yourself and/or others: "Let's pretend...".

This simple sentence starter immediately shifts your brain activity, exercises your right brain, encourages your imagination, and opened up your intuitive channels.  Have fun with it.  :)

Emotional Flares

Emotions can flare when you least expect it. What can you do?  When it does happen, do your best to get some time alone.  Take a pen and paper and start giving words to your feelings.  Do not analyze them, do not structure anything, just let it flow.  I find just words, adjectives or short descriptions work best.  Keep feeling what you are feeling.  The more words you jut down, the closer you get to feeling and/or seeing in your minds eye the source of the emotional flare.

You will know that you are at the source when you start feeling calm again.  More often than not it will be something in your distant past unrelated to the actual event in the present that caused the flare. Once the source is identified, change it using your current tools.  If it is your inner child feeling sad and abandoned, for example, have your adult self take him/her by the hand and reassure him/her that you will take care of him/her and that he/she is not alone anymore or ever again.  :)

How To Achieve The Impossible

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." by Walt Disney

Everything is possible if you believe you can it make happen and then do it.

This is the simple recipe:

1. dream it,
2. believe it,
3. and do it.  :)

Plant A Seed Of Love

Young adults are very impressionable and it is not easy for them to find their way (nor is it for adults for that matter). While you do the best you can with your kids, there are so many other kids out there that may not be as fortunate to have loving parents, or who have simply lost their way, despite the parents' best intention, or who don't believe in themselves/anyone around them, etc.

Sometimes, especially in the teenage years, the influence of another caring adult (vs. a parent) can be of great impact.  Make it a point today to reach out to one young adult that you think might benefit from an interaction with you.  Whether it makes a difference or not, you may never know, but it should never stop you from reaching out and giving it a shot. Unconditional love given will always be just that: Unconditional love. Planting seeds of love will make this planet a better place in the long run.

Reactions

Shining your light and standing in your center causes varied reactions in the people around you. Some are drawn to it and inspired by it. In others it brings out insecurities and fears, such as jealousy, resentment, & judgement.  This, again, depicts the duality of life.

The interesting thing is that the more you embrace who you are for everyone to see, the less either reaction affects you. Whatever the reaction, it is irrelevant to your essence.  You start observing these reactions with compassion and understanding, as well as forgiveness and love.

Intertwined

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." by Khalil Gibran

I love the perspective of this quote.  Not only is it good for you to walk barefoot and bond with nature, but earth/nature wants you the be a part of her too. We are intertwined and a part of each other. We need her as she needs us, as we all need each other.

Personal Space

Just as you want others to value & respect your personal space, you need to value and respect it too. Odds are everyone wants something from you all day long (including your inner drive). Find a physical space you can go to to give yourself room to breathe.

It is not only about the time.  It is more effective if you have a designated physical space where you can find peace and you are not disturbed.  Make it happen. It will nourish you deeply.

Cat & Stones

Today I was setting up a booth at a nearby nursery that had a resident cat.  The cat was completely aloof and skitty at first.  By the time I had laid out my minerals and balanced chakra stones, the cat kept coming closer and closer.

The mineral starter set is what caught her attention first and she went back to it several times.  Then she went to the chakra crystals and finally fully stepped into my box full of Martite crystals!  It seemed to be drawn to their energy and seemed to be soaking it all in.  There was no doubt she liked being there.  After that she became super affectionate toward me and started purring.  Amazing.

Animals are so in tune with and sensitive towards nature.  It was really neat to see this animal's behavior and "transformation", as well as the attraction she felt towards my 'rocks'.  :)

Colors

Colors have an amazing effect on your mood.  As I was cleaning off some of the minerals I collected during my last trip, the colors of the conichalcite (intense medium green) and chrysocolla (turquoise blue) were simply stunning, calming and uplifting. While, of course, the crystals itself have a lot to do with it too (these are both heart chakra crystals), it reminded me of the power of color alone.

Take a look in your life: For example take a look at what you are wearing right now.  Do the colors feel right to you? What colors do you like to wear?  Do you wear colors according to your mood?  What colors do you surround yourself with?  What is your favorite color?  What is your favorite food and what color does it have?  Are you seeing a pattern? Do you like what you are finding out or would you like to change it?

Colors can help you balance your subtle energy body too. Surround yourself with colors that make you feel good.  :)

Do You Have Fun?

What do you do for fun?  Do you have a hobby or something you enjoy doing that you actually do on a regular basis? Can you name something specific, that you have done in the last week for your entertainment, just for the fun of it?

It is easy to loose yourself in work, duties, responsibilities and forget what your heart and soul want/need.  As you get older your duties and responsibilities will change and then what?  If you loose your connection to yourself the transitions may turn out to be very hard. Also, you are living your life unconsciously.  You have surrendered to a routine and have lost touch with yourself.

Make time to dream, make time to play. Today is all there is and why not have fun living it? It is all in your perception, in your thoughts and in your heart.  Melt them together and have fun!

Nothing Lasts But Change

This quote caught my attention today: "Nothing Lasts But Change.".  It was on a picture in a house at Bodie State Historic Park in California that showed four pictures at different time intervals of the town of Bodie.

Many people, if not most of us, work hard to avoid change and yet change is the one constant in our lives.  Ironic, isn't it?  These four words so clearly show the importance of accepting change instead of fighting and opposing it.

Change is the one thing you can always count on.  Make friends with it and your life will become more than you imagined it could be.  :)

Love Your Pet

Pets often take a backseat when you are busy.  It is easy to just worry about their "essential" needs, such as food, water, potty breaks and then go on with your day.

My dogs reminded me today that it isn't enough for them, nor is it enough for me.  The hugs, the kisses and the snuggles are just as important for them as they are for you! They don't only heal your aura, but also open your heart and feed your soul.

Give your pet love today and everyday.  You will receive it back in abundance.  :)

Intuitiion Game

Today I spent the day searching for minerals in Mother Nature.  We went to an area that has limonite crystals which have a cubic crystalline form.  It was quite easy to find an abundance of 1/4-1/2 inch limonite cubes.  I was told though that you can find much larger ones.

I decided to let my intuition guide me and make a game of it.  I opened my heart and focused on finding a large crystal.  Then I felt with my heart, scanning the area in a 360 degree fashion.  When I would feel an energy increase I would go into that direction.

Low and behold, the crystals I found got bigger - I found 3 cubes that were 1 x 1 inches.  Encouraged I kept focusing on larger.  I did end up finding one cube that was 2 x 2 inches.  I was thrilled!!!

Coincidence?  Maybe, though I believe in manifesting thoughts.  Either way I had a great time and loved the game.  Try it sometime or make up your own variation.  :)

Take A Backseat

Taking the lead, being in control at all times is a tough role that takes a lot of energy.  The interesting thing is that there are probably more times than not where you are so used to taking on that responsibility that you might forget that you don't have to, that is is optional and maybe even not productive at all.

This week take time to take a backseat!  Choose not to be in control at all times and see what happens. Pass on to others their responsibility and encourage them to step up to the plate.  See what it feels like on the other side. See what this different perspective does for you.

One More Way To Heal The Aura

I would like to share one more way to heal any holes in your aura as shared by Robert Friedenstein in 2012 at the Intrinsic Data Field Conference in Albuquerque.

For this method you need a member of the opposite gender to assist you.  Both people face each other and clasp each other's bared forearms for a couple of minutes or whatever feels right to you.  Note that this will not work with a person of the same gender.  This healing works with the Yin Yang/Male-Female energies balancing each other.

It is very easy to do!  Do this with someone you care about and someone who cares about you too. That includes your children, spouse, friend, etc.  It is also important that they are open to this type of energy exchange and that they are not critical and/or skeptical of the process.

Ways To Heal Your Aura

In my last post I talked about factors that can cause fissures in the Aura and suggested some ways to heal and/or prevent such fissures.  Here is a more extensive list of remedies and modalities you can use to heal the Aura based on James Tyberonn's November 3rd, 2013 teleseminar (for more information on James Tyberonn visit www.earth-keeper.com):

* Sage the auric field
* Visualize the Aura encapsulated in Golden Light
* Prayer
* Salt water baths
* Natural thermal pools
* Flowing waters (living waters)
* Phi crystals (Vogel Phi and Dreams)
* Appropriate gemstone and noble metal application (metatronic shield)
* Acupuncture
* Massage
* Exercise
* Sounds - Tuning forks and crystal bowls
* Toning
* Practicing centeredness and in the process avoid sinking into negative thinking or extreme emotional outbursts
* Pets
* True friendships
* Support groups

Use and/or combine as many as you want. :)

Factors That Cause Auric Fissures

Your Aura needs maintenance, just like your physical body does. There are certain factors that can disrupt your auric field and create fissures cracks in the aura.  These fissures leak your energy (energetic bleed). Here is a list of such factors:

* Stress
* Conflicts
* Negative thoughforms
* Emotional lows, such as depression
* Anger
* Energy Differentials
* Air travel
* Excessive use of cell phones
* Computers/Microwaves


Knowledge is power. Be aware that these factors do influence and affect your auric field. Most of my posts so far have dealt with how to deal with the first six points. For the other three points, know that they do affect your auric field and thus take extra measures to seal/repair cracks that may form in your aura.  Gems, crystals and minerals project beneficial vibrations AND also assist in protecting the auric field by deflecting 'harmful' vibrations.  For example a small piece of pyrite and malachite can help deflect the electromagnetic field of computers.

Friends

"A true friend is one that knows you and loves you just the same." by Elbert Hubbard

Where would you be without a friend?  Without someone to confide and trust in?  Someone you know loves you no matter what?  Life would be quite empty and lonely.

So why not take some time and reach out to that special person(s) today that has been a blessing in your life.  Thank him/her/them for knowing you and loving you just the way you are.  :)

Thank you friend!

Time To Rest

Big changes take a lot of energy. When you feel drained, do yourself a favor a listen to your tiredness and rest.  Even if you think you don't have the time, the hour or two you might need just to lay down will save you a lot of sick time.

This type of tiredness is not always physical, but emotional and mental. I find that prayer really works well at this point too when you are resting.  Ask for a cleansing of your field and recharging of your batteries. Ask for whatever you think you need.  And again, rest!  Let everything go.

Center Interactions

"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want." by Lao Tzu

In any discussion or conversation, when you are in your center you are operating from state that diffuses conflict. You are operating on a soul level that other souls recognize on a subconscious and sometimes conscious level. It is a unselfish interaction.  It just is. It doesn't mean that it is liked, but the sincerity of it resonates with all involved. It goes beyond emotions and beyond the mind. It is ethereal.

Emotional Pain

What do you do when you are in emotional pain? Do you fight it? Ignore it? Bury it and act like nothing is the matter? Or do you let it be?  Do you acknowledge it?  Do you give yourself space to feel the pain?

I find that when you let the pain in, feel it and take time to "look" at it, it looses strength and intensity. Part of the human experience and growth process is to work and deal with various emotions.  It is okay to be sad and to hurt sometimes too. Giving yourself permission to feel this once in a while is not only okay, but necessary to work through it. 

When you explore your emotions, you will find that the pain is not as bad as you thought it was while you were fighting it. You will also feel good about acknowledging to yourself that you are not okay and that you are willing to take care of yourself.  Self love at this point is invaluable and very healing.  Be good and true to yourself.

Walk Your Talk

One of the more challenging aspects of living a heart centered life/following your path is the implementation of your learnings and/or teachings.  It is so easy to slip back into old habits and to do what you have always done.

Take heart though... and: practice, practice, practice.  Sooner or later the learnings will become your default and as natural as breathing air.  The more you consciously apply and practice what you teach/learn, the better things will flow for you.