Emotional pain and Spiritual Empowerment

Throughout our lives there will be times when we experience emotional pain.  It can come about when we lose a loved one abruptly.   It can be as simple as a disagreement that escalates due to the inability of the two parties to come to a resolution.

Emotions affect people differently.  For some it can have devastating effects driving one into a deep well of depression.  For others it can have the opposite affect where they move on and try to distance themselves from the pain.  And try is what they do.  Unfortunately, since we are feeling creatures this pain moves deeper into the physical body, and can, down the road, have devastating affects on one’s physical and mental stability.

How can we deal with these situations?  Can we change the ways we react to the pain?   Is it possible to move on even when the other participant is unwilling to work at this resolution?  That is the big question.  How do we move beyond hurt when we are not given a chance to work it through leaving us to do it on our own?

The only choice is to step into that higher place within our Souls, look at it from another perspective and rise up into our own true power.  Is it easy?  For some it is a long, hard road that needs to travelled and for others, those who are in tune with themselves at this deeper level, it is a chance to work on our own personal empowerment, both emotionally and spiritually.

Emotions are feelings and for those of us who are sensitive beings, this is one of the hardest challenges we will face.  To not allow our emotions to take over, yet to still give them the importance they deserve.   

We have been taught that we need to be strong and use our vast mental powers to work through issues however, sometimes our mind is so entrenched in our Egos that we forget that we are Spirit, here to learn how to manoeuvre through this feeling dimension.

So, for today, step into that deeper feeling place at the core of your Being and let it sustain you through the challenges.  Life is full of challenges and it is how we move through them all that lets us know that we are growing.  In allowing yourself to access that deeper place of empowerment that comes from linking up with the essence of your Soul, you will experience the Oneness that comes from your connection to all that is. 

In the end it is all about coming into an awareness of who you really are the deepest parts of YOU….that person you see reflected back to you in your everyday interactions with all those other Souls who are also attempting to manoeuvre through this time in 3-d.

It is Sunday morning and the rain is gently hitting the windows. Many people tend to complain about the rain but being a total Vancouverite, for me, it holds a sense of cleansing within it all…..a familiar feeling.

I have been doing a lot of cleansing as this year has unfolded and while some of it has been a tad painful, it is all in divine right time and order. I am blessed.

Relationships seem to be front and centre for me as they seem to be for others in my world. A coming to grips with what now IS as opposed to trying to retain what once WAS. A time of lessons for one and all.

What would have once sent me into a monumental emotional tailspin is simply opening a new window into my Soul and the heart of the woman I now AM. And SHE is willing to open fully to all that the Universe is now presenting to her……..for acceptance or refusal.

And at the end of the day, it is all about that isn’t it. What we choose to accept into our life and what we choose to let go. All about choice.

Someone (one of those relationships of which I speak) said to the me the other day

“It’s time that you stopped living by your feelings and sensations and start to live in your head”………excuse me I thought.

I realized that obviously this person and I are on completely different wavelengths at this time in our lives and while it is painful on one level for me to acknowledge, acknowledge it I shall.

Acceptance of what is at this now moment and then moving to the next and the next.

The Journey, it does continue.

Namaste

 Come into a place of peace and settle into the Divine knowing that all is right with the world in this now moment.  Breathe down into that deep pool of peace and contentment that anchors you into YOU.

So often we are waylaid with the perceived blocks to our own openness to receive.  So much to move towards and through – ever moving forward yet those barriers crop up.  Do we move through or stop dead in our tracks.

Light beckons from deep within – a welcoming beacon calling you home to the heart – the essence of the Soul.  Open, expansive, unfettered by the mere presence of illusionary barriers here to test you to move beyond your Ego consciousness and into a higher way of being….aligned with the essence of you.

Look beyond what you see with your eyes to that which you seek within, all the while sensing it is not out there in the great beyond but here, in the centre of the Soul.  If we do not go within, we will surely go without.  The power you crave is at your fingertips – just reach for it and then accept it as it filters through.

See within oh weary traveller.  A new dawn awaits the discovery of the newness you seek, the essence that shines from the depths of the Soul.  Open to receive and allow the newness to take root – a memory of other times when you truly honoured all that you are and all that you have ever been.  The time is now.  The power is you.

Open the door to your Soul and meet the YOU you are currently seeking.

I just received the best article from DAILY OM on the benefits of Guided Meditation and wanted to share it with you all.  Being a Guided Visualization Meditation facilitator, it is gratifying to see how others appreciate and articulate the myriad benefits that come out of following such a practice. 

There are many Meditation practices and the benefits are truly transformative.  There are also many people seeking a way to connect to that still deep place within.  Having all of these options assures that you are able to find the practice that works best for you.

Guided Visualizations have proven to be the best tool for me and my particular path in life.  I wish you well as you come to the understanding as to which option works best for YOU at this time.

Namaste

Accessing the World Within

Guided Meditation

A guided meditation uses the sound of a person’s voice to direct you through an inner process of relaxing your body and shifting your mind’s focus. The voice may be a person in the room with you or a recording—even something downloaded from the internet—and it is generally spoken in soothing, soft tones. You may be guided to focus on aspects of your physical body, such as on your breathing, relaxing your muscles one-by-one, or on an area in need of healing.  Sometimes it might involve

visualizing a journey through the beauty of the natural world.  Other times, you maybe led to envision yourself working with light or energy, accomplishing your goals, or repeating positive thoughts in your head. Your guide may walk you through relaxation or motivation to help you change a habit, access untapped potential, or perhaps merely to find the silence within you. 

Whether you are familiar with meditation or you are a beginner, being guided gives you the opportunity to benefit from the insight of others. There are numerous meditation and visualization techniques based in various spiritual philosophies and psychological applications. You may want to try several techniques to see what appeals to you the most, or just to gain a fresh perspective.

Guided meditation allows you to learn from others in a way that is similar to ones used by ancients the world over. Once learned, meditation is a tool that will always be available to you. Like having a tour guide while traveling in a foreign country, a guided meditation takes you on an inner journey.  But this tour allows you to see and experience your own inner world, a place that truly only exists within you. The scenes created in your mind’s eye can be revisited at anytime, without a guide, because once you have seen the fascinating landscape of your own inner terrain, there will always be more to explor

So many Souls spend their entire life trying to be enough, never really believing that they are.  That is a scary thought.

What is it within us that thinks that we need to be more or do more without ever fully realizing what we already have within us?  There is a thought pulsating throughout humanity that if we can just do something else, be someone else – that everything will finally be all right. 

Rushing through our lives we never fully stop to anchor into what it is that we truly are.  And what would that be?  A Soul – simply navigating through this earthbound reality.  So many illusions present themselves to us on a daily basis and we seem to get caught up in what we see with our human eyes but there is so much more beyond the veils of illusion.

I have a very close friend who, for all intents and purposes, looks like she has it all.  A beautiful home that is warm and inviting.  A retirement income that most of us would give our eye teeth for.  Many friends all over the world and a very strong sense of purpose in helping others less fortunate but still, she is dissatisfied with her lot in life.  She admitted to me rather sheepishly that she is not doing what she wants with her life.  She is still tied to performing for others needing the recognition that comes with her noble deeds.  Yet it is not enough for her.

She has let her creative side lapse and laments that there is not enough time in her day to do all that she wants to do for her.  I frequently mention that all she has to do is learn to say no to all that call to her for her expertise and wisdom, allowing her to finally delve into what it is that she truly wants to be doing at this time in her life.  She retired from a very intense career within the government over 5 years ago but finds that she has no time to persue her own interests.  The idea of simply getting up in the morning and allowing her day to unfold with nothing pressing upon her from the outside world is a scary thought yet still she craves some down time.

So many of us still feel that our time is not our own and that we have to do for others with our time being eaten up with chores and meetings that do nothing to fulfill us in the here and now.  Why is that?

We have been brought up in a world that says that if we are not constantly out there that somehow the world will pass us by.  The illusion that we get caught up in warps our sense of self.  The idea of simply being who we are on the level of the Soul eludes us.  And yet, it is simply a choice that we make on a daily basis.  So if our lives are not what we choose, then choose again.  Decide to do what calls to us from our heart and let that be enough.

We are enough and it is time to accept that and then allow the Universe to show us the way to our own personal fulfillment.  Sometimes we just have to let go of the life that we have planned to allow the life that is waiting for us to arrive.

Stop for long enough to listen to what calls to you from your Soul.  She/He knows what is right…what is around the corner waiting to be discovered.

It is enough to be YOU just the way you are.  Settle in to that thought and watch what comes through the veils of your own personal illusion.  Relax and open to the best that you are.  Have faith in your own abilities to endure and rise above your preconceived limitations.

You are enough.

This coming Tuesday, September 22^nd is the Autumn Equinox and is traditionally a time to enact rituals for protection and security as well as to reflect on successes or failures from the previous months.

I facilitate weekly Meditation circles and this week we will be working on harvesting ALL that the Universe has waiting for us.  We will be using this time to balance ourselves and our lives; preparing ourselves and our lives for a new cycle of being.  Our Meditation time will be assisting us in creating and maintaining a balance – using this time to look closely at the balance in our lives and shifting what needs to be shifted or changing what needs to be changed.

 If you choose you can use the following questions to look at how you can use this time of renewal in your life.

How do you balance your personal needs with your commitments to the outside world?  How do you receive?  How do you give?  How do you hold on to that which is no longer beneficial in your life?

Many people are finding their lives out of balance at this time so this is a great time to be working to bring ourselves back into a balance, thus harvesting more peace of mind, joy, prosperity, happiness and less loneliness, chaos, confusion and frustration.  Sounds good to me!  It is truly a time to plant the seeds – making yourself ready for your new cycle.

 If any of you reading this post reside in the Lower Mainland, I would love to have you join with us during our sacred circle time on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.  There will be a chair waiting for you.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Namaste

As we approach the energy influx associated with the 999 vibration, there is an abundance of fear present within many.  We are all being pressed to release that which is no longer in alignment with who we are as Souls and like it or not, many are having a very hard time figuring out exactly who and what they are at this time.

Any period of growth will engage the energies that are present within the shadow aspects of our Soul.  While we may have desires and dreams for our future, allowing the fearful parts of our human-ness free reign can be a very uncomfortable experience.  Choosing to embrace these denser vibrations however is the only way to move beyond them.  So how do we do this without succumbing to them?

Breathing deep down into that well of peace at the core of our Being is a very good place to start.  Simply taking time throughout the day to fully engage in the breath allows you to take a step back from all that is swirling around in your head and your Ego. 

Asking the same questions only serves to keep you stuck in those old vibrations and while in the beginning it was important to ask those questions, there comes a time when you have to let them go.  Ask new questions of your self and stay in the breath…..waiting for a renewed clarity to emerge. 

It is all about personal growth…..mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  We must stop doing what we have always done if we are ever to move beyond our perceived limitations.

For this Soul, it has been a rather tumultuous ride this past few years.  Coming back to the place of my birth after an extended absence, finding that those with whom I was connected in the past are no longer vibrating at the same rythym as myself, seeking out new connections and finally realizing that I must do it for my self on my own.  What “IT” might be for you is different than what it is for me but in the end, we are all seeking to find that place in the world where our unique talents and gifts will be most received….where we can make the most difference.

Sometimes we have to just stop.  Let Spirit weave its magic without constantly TRYING to make things happen.  For an A type personality this can be very VERY hard as we are used to pushing for the changes we seek.  Life in 3D has changed throughout time and life as Spirit is what is calling us to embrace.

Just for today, allow the Divine free reign.  Embrace those parts of you that are hurting and simply breathe into them…….whether they are physical in nature or of the emotional and mental realm.  It is all in perfect order in the higher realms.  We just need to let it all filter down into this life that we have created for ourselves at this time.

Be strong and KNOW in your heart of hearts that you can change your circumstance with a thought.   For today I am choosing to simply breathe in the beauty that is me and be good with it just the way it is.

I wish you a day full of love, joy and infinite abundance.  Be good to yourself.  You deserve it.

Namaste

Another day dawns bright and clear.  Allow the warmth of the sun to open your mind to a renewed clarity from deep within your Soul.

Just for this day, allow all that has come before to settle in to its rightful place……….that past.  No need to dwell on what may have at first sight appeared wrong or not good enough.  It was what it was and perfect in its imperfection.  Yes, perfect in its imperfection.

For what IS perfection?  For one it may be one thing and for another a completely different scenario.  So much time is spent on trying to get it right.  For this moment, just let it be.  Continually “trying” to get it right is draining you of your true essence. 

Perhaps there is truly no right.  Perhaps there is no wrong.  Could it be that there is only what serves you and what does not.  Let us strive for those experiences that serve our higher path. 

In our continual pursuit of happiness we are missing the point.  Just for this moment, STOP trying to find that elusive happiness and just BE HAPPY with all as it is.

Take a step back and see clearly what is before you.  Could it be that all is perfect in this NOW moment exactly as it is.  Nothing needs to be done other than just accepting life as it is.  For in this now moment you are in the perfect time and perfect place for that elusive bird of happiness to alight on your shoulders.  Do not brush it off.  Let it settle in and simply BE.

Make friends with all your imperfections and stop trying to fix everything that you deem to be wrong.  Let the essence of you rise to the surface and see from that place of love and clarity. 

Just for this day let yourself BE.  Allow a sense of grace and gentleness to settle upon you.  Welcome life as it appears.  Welcome the experiences that Source is showering down upon you.  They are the PERFECT experiences for you at this time. 

Open your eyes and let the fog clear.  Today a new day has dawned offering you the opportunity to paint a clear picture of what you see through the eyes of your Soul.  Is it not a thing of beauty………this life that you are creating.  Welcome life and be in harmony with it.  It is yours and no others.

And it is perfect just the way it is.

Namaste.

Another New Moon is upon us and as with all the others these past few months this one has already started a new round of decision making for us all.

Letting go of old energies that are not in alignment with our Souls has been a theme the past few months.  With Leo pulling us in different directions the most important thing here seems to be one of being true to our selves.  If you are still trying to hold on to anything that is of the old, you are surely finding life a bigger challenge than it has to be.  Why do we persist in trying to hang on to something is not in alignment with our true Soul’s desire? 

For me those connedctions of the heart still pull at my own heart strings.  Being one that tries to live as unconditional a life as possible my own attachments to those energies of the past keeps coming up for renewal… a time to refresh my sense of connection with those who may not be on the same healing path and like it or not, the healing is something that our Souls are continually striving to bring into perfection.  Not perfect as in completely free and divine, but perfect for us at this time in our own evolution.  For those of you who are also working in assisting others on their paths, it is a time to dip into that wellspring of strength that exists at the depth of your being.  That place where all is as it should be and ALL is as it is.

For today, perhaps you  might want to get into a personal ritual where you ask the important questions of your self and REALLY listen to the promptings of your Soul.  She/He knows what it is that you truly seek and for today let those promptings be the impetus to move beyond what you have habitually done.  Get into a deeper place within you and let your self be loving with all the decisions that call to you.  If not now, when? 

We are all loving Beings at our core simply trying to live our lives from a place of unconditional love, not only for those in our sphere but for US daily.

So for today, love yourself just as you are…..a perfect divine Being living life in this physical form.  Life is meant to be a journey of JOY and LOVE, a journey full of experiences and challenges all meant to bring YOU into the fullest expression of who you are at the core.

I wish you love.  I wish you JOY and I welcome you onto a path of heartfelt expression of  WHO you are now.  It is all good and perfect just at it is.

Namaste

Feeling very FREE today.   It’s like there are an infinite number of possibilities laying in wait for me to find and all I have to do is open my eyes and surrender to what lies ahead.  It’s all up to me and while in the past this thought would have caused me considerable angst, today it is a source of celebration within me.

I’ve been paying attention to my reactions to the world around me and my relationships with the people in it.  My way of dealing with people has changed.  It is much more accepting and allowing AND I am not taking things personally anymore.  Now that is a master feat if ever there was one.

From where I sit now I understand how debilitating it can be to always assume that what is going on around you is personal.  It might look personal from one standpoint but consider being at the other end of someone else’s anger.  Take my father and my relationship for example.

For most of my life the number one word that would come up EVERY TIME I would describe my Father was ANGER.  I always thought that it was something I did that reminded him of someone else because I could never understand how he could be so angry at me constantly.  I finally convinced myself that he must look at me and remember something from his past – something that set him off because it certainly wasn’t me most of the time.  My reactions were always the same and it was emotionally, mentally, and physically draining. 

One of my most recent life lessons brought this back to me.   I dealt with this similar issue recently with another Soul and the way I have handled it this time is so much more freeing and I just want to give thanks.  For bringing this to my attention one more time because NOW this time, I finally get it.

It is NOT me.  It is something going on within these other Souls, something that is so deep and wounded that even I realize that I can not change their attitudes or beliefs.  I can, however change mine and that is what has happened.

I finally realize that it is not up to me to save every Soul that crosses my Path.  I can shine my LIGHT because that is what I do and allow them to glean whatever wisdom they are meant to gain through their own interactions with me.  It’s all about the evolution of the Soul.

My Dear Old Angry Dad is not so angry these days or at least it doesn’t come out that often anymore when in MY presence.  He stopped scaring me and intimidating me long ago and now, that he is frail and almost 90 years old I understand how he must feel.  The difference now is that I do not have to fall into any trap of believing that I need to be the brunt of his anger when it does surface now and then, and believe me, it does surface. 

I now feel perfectly comfortable removing myself from his presence when he starts to get angry.  I don’t try to defuse the situation.  I do not take it personally.   I DO let him know what I will and will not stand for in my relationship with him NOW.  It seems to be working…………smile

And now today, after a day of deep cleansing rains which we sorely needed, I feel refreshed and cleansed and ready to get on with the next stage of this journey that I am on.

I trust ME and that is a big BIG deal. 

I wish you all a day of freedom, joy and divine inspiration.

Namaste.