Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Crown Chakra daily reflection
Today, take a few deep breaths. Release tension - from your body, from your mind, from your emotions. Bring to mind the image of the Crown Chakra: the thousand-petalled lotus flower, shimmering in bright light. Feel this lotus on the top of your head, and know it is connected to pure consciousness. YOU are connected to pure consciousness through your Crown Chakra. Continue to inhale, consider this connection, and as you exhale say the word "Peace".
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Root Chakra - daily reflections
The following daily reflections were published in October on the "Way to the Well" Facebook page.
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Happy Thanksgiving Day! What better than a traditional family celebration to celebrate our roots - however big, small, reconstituted, chosen from friends, near or far away our family is; and however elaborate, commercialized, simple, or linked to harvest our tradition is.
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Needing a boost to feel more grounded? Explore scents and essential oils. These are typically "earthy" scents that evoke in your mind your connection with earth and nature. Since "Summer rain on hot pavement" or "Falling leaves under the Ash tree" have not been bottled (lol), try the traditional Cedarwood, Patchouli or Myrrh.
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The Root Chakra is about initiating new beginnings, life-force energy, connection to Earth and the material world and stability. According to yoga teachings, Root has an overall influence in your life between the ages of 0-7 and 50-56.
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The sanskrit term for the Root Chakra, Muladhara, means "the support of the root", "the keeper of the beginning" or the "bearer of the foundation".
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One way to take care of your Root Chakra is to take care of your body. Take some time today for a relaxing bath. Slough off dead skin. Moisturize. Give yourself/book a pedicure!! :)
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Honour your roots, honour your past, honour your predecessors. Here's a good Louise Hay quote to use as affirmation: "I bless the past with love, take a deep breath, and move gently into the new."
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The Root Chakra is also about your core belief system. Do you feel threatened, overwhelmed or disempowered by others's beliefs, social or institutional norms? Do you strongly impose your views on others? Do you live and let live? Look within to see what greater balance can be achieved. Change what you can. Let go of what no longer serves you.
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“The body at peace is stronger than the body at war. When you can free yourself of the random, uncontrollable stress that is always present, your body will start to be at peace.” Deepak Chopra
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As the foundation of your sense of safety and security, your Root Charka is linked to your sense of confidence in who you are, and whom you trust.
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Since the Root Chakra has an overall influence in your life between the ages of 0-7, these are formative years for your sense of self, of safety and of security. This is when you learn to trust the world around you. Do you see the world as a frightening place where people conspire against you, or do you generally trust life? What happened in your childhood to give you this sense? Where can you bring more balance? How are you contributing to the foundation of safety, security and trust in the children surrounding you?
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Did you know the Root Chakra is associated with physical bliss and enjoyment of life? Well balanced, the Root Chakra will help manifest a joyful life and help raise your spirit. Kundalini energy will be activated and reach upward to your Crown. An overactive Root Chakra may manifest as anger, anxiety, fear, and/or an addiction to physical intercourse. While sexual activity is good for the body, being addicted to it prevents sustained soul growth. Kundalini energy will not reach upward if overactive in the lower chakra.
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Consider the core issues of the Root Chakra (safety, security, connection to the Earth and physical world) in the context of well-being and physical appearance. Some people turn to food, sex, excessive physical exercise or bodily harm to give them a moment of feeling safe and in control of their bodies and emotions. Some people stop eating to prove to their minds that they are in control of at least their bodies. Some people develop constipation for retaining the fear in their bodies or explode in anger or may develop diarrhea for overly expressing the issues stored in this Chakra. Some people try all the diets around and can not loose weight, and develop cellulitis - they may still be holding on to past hurts. Now, balancing a chakra is not a magic pill that will make these symptoms disappear, but by exploring possible core issues, it will enhance the required inner work and healing each individual must do for him/herself.
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Time for some stretching! The yoga poses that support a balanced Root chakra are Warrior 1, Triangle, and Eagle poses. Center and ground yourself with Mountain pose before and after your practice. Namaste! :)
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Inhale, exhale. Fill your lungs completely, hold, then empty your lungs completely. Ah, what a beautiful Saturday. :) Enhance your breathing experience - and you exploration of the Root Chakra - with a few essential oils: cedar and pine are great cleansing scents. I mix a few drops in a pump bottle, add sea salt and spritz the air. They not only clean energy and help me breathe more deeply (because I really like the scent!) - these oils are also reputed to clear the air of cold and flu-causing viruses.
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As most crystals come from deep in the Earth - except those who have arrived with a meteorite! - meditating with crystals can enhance our connection to Earth and balance our Root Chakra. Carnelian has a soft energy, while emerald is stronger. Garnet is very gentle and is good for children, and your Inner Child. Children love collecting rocks and crystals (and so did my Inner Child while in Brazil!); explore garnet's energy with your child, especially if your child has difficulty connecting to this plane - e.g. in the case of ADD or autism. Remember that, when working with crystals, you don't need a jewelry grade crystal. Uncut, unpolished crystals can work just as well. Your intention is what is most important.
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All Hallow's Eve - the night when the veil between this world and other dimensions is very thin... Many cultures all over the world used to celebrate this night (or an other night typically in this season) to honour their ancestors. In keeping with the Root Chakra theme, say a small prayer to your forebears as you light up that lantern in your pumpkin tonight. After all, it was for them we used to leave treats so that they wouldn't trick us... ;)
Once the trick-or-treaters have looted all my treats, I will dedicate one hour of Reiki meditation/prayer in gratitude to all our cultural, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical roots, and for the clearing of our Root Chakra for the highest intention and good of all. If you want to join in this healing intention, take a few deep breaths and set your receptive mode "on".
Who knows what healing message awaits you from the other side of the veil...
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October... cool days, cold rain, harvest, taking out the fleece from storage bins... Wonderful! Time to turn inward and think of our Harvest; our ancestral, cultural and spiritual roots; and how our metaphysical roots help nourish and support our whole person, especially in darker days. That will be our theme this month.
October... cool days, cold rain, harvest, taking out the fleece from storage bins... Wonderful! Time to turn inward and think of our Harvest; our ancestral, cultural and spiritual roots; and how our metaphysical roots help nourish and support our whole person, especially in darker days. That will be our theme this month.
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It's a cool rainy beautiful October day that makes me feel like cooking. The root chakra deals with safety and security issues, so the comfort foods we turn to as the weather cools down is a great way to start our "Roots" forum. Share your favourite root vegetable or comfort food recipe using the comment field. :)
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Did you know? One of the main functions of the Root Chakra, or Muladhara, is to "ground" us, or "root" us to Earth. Like trees, we pull up Earth energy through our feet and legs which act as our "roots". These roots also help us release spent energy back to Earth where it is cleansed and recycled.
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The traditional colour of the Root chakra is red. When you feel ungrounded or dizzy with your heads in the clouds, think of bringing in the colour red up from the Earth through your legs and through your body. Also send roots down from your legs and feet to the Earth. If you are often ungrounded, wear something red - clothing, jewelry, a crystal - to remind you to re-connect to Earth.
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According to Gestalt therapy - practiced by trained psychologists - pains and unease in the legs are a physical manifestation of childhood issues and traumas. In Holographic Reiki, legs also store tribal, family and "roots" issues: physical, spiritual, cultural, intellectual - what made you who you are today in your belief and behavioural systems. So when you have pain in your legs, send love and forgiveness to events in your childhood, to your teachers, to your family tree.
According to Gestalt therapy - practiced by trained psychologists - pains and unease in the legs are a physical manifestation of childhood issues and traumas. In Holographic Reiki, legs also store tribal, family and "roots" issues: physical, spiritual, cultural, intellectual - what made you who you are today in your belief and behavioural systems. So when you have pain in your legs, send love and forgiveness to events in your childhood, to your teachers, to your family tree.
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Happy Thanksgiving Day! What better than a traditional family celebration to celebrate our roots - however big, small, reconstituted, chosen from friends, near or far away our family is; and however elaborate, commercialized, simple, or linked to harvest our tradition is.
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Needing a boost to feel more grounded? Explore scents and essential oils. These are typically "earthy" scents that evoke in your mind your connection with earth and nature. Since "Summer rain on hot pavement" or "Falling leaves under the Ash tree" have not been bottled (lol), try the traditional Cedarwood, Patchouli or Myrrh.
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The Root Chakra is about initiating new beginnings, life-force energy, connection to Earth and the material world and stability. According to yoga teachings, Root has an overall influence in your life between the ages of 0-7 and 50-56.
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The sanskrit term for the Root Chakra, Muladhara, means "the support of the root", "the keeper of the beginning" or the "bearer of the foundation".
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Affirmations to help balance negative manifestations linked to the Root chakra: I am safe and secure. All my basic needs are met. I rejoice in the power of life. I feel rejuvenated when I walk outdoors/in Nature.
Affirmations to help balance negative manifestations linked to the Root chakra: I am safe and secure. All my basic needs are met. I rejoice in the power of life. I feel rejuvenated when I walk outdoors/in Nature.
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One way to take care of your Root Chakra is to take care of your body. Take some time today for a relaxing bath. Slough off dead skin. Moisturize. Give yourself/book a pedicure!! :)
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Honour your roots, honour your past, honour your predecessors. Here's a good Louise Hay quote to use as affirmation: "I bless the past with love, take a deep breath, and move gently into the new."
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The Root Chakra is also about your core belief system. Do you feel threatened, overwhelmed or disempowered by others's beliefs, social or institutional norms? Do you strongly impose your views on others? Do you live and let live? Look within to see what greater balance can be achieved. Change what you can. Let go of what no longer serves you.
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“The body at peace is stronger than the body at war. When you can free yourself of the random, uncontrollable stress that is always present, your body will start to be at peace.” Deepak Chopra
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As the foundation of your sense of safety and security, your Root Charka is linked to your sense of confidence in who you are, and whom you trust.
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Since the Root Chakra has an overall influence in your life between the ages of 0-7, these are formative years for your sense of self, of safety and of security. This is when you learn to trust the world around you. Do you see the world as a frightening place where people conspire against you, or do you generally trust life? What happened in your childhood to give you this sense? Where can you bring more balance? How are you contributing to the foundation of safety, security and trust in the children surrounding you?
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Did you know the Root Chakra is associated with physical bliss and enjoyment of life? Well balanced, the Root Chakra will help manifest a joyful life and help raise your spirit. Kundalini energy will be activated and reach upward to your Crown. An overactive Root Chakra may manifest as anger, anxiety, fear, and/or an addiction to physical intercourse. While sexual activity is good for the body, being addicted to it prevents sustained soul growth. Kundalini energy will not reach upward if overactive in the lower chakra.
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Consider the core issues of the Root Chakra (safety, security, connection to the Earth and physical world) in the context of well-being and physical appearance. Some people turn to food, sex, excessive physical exercise or bodily harm to give them a moment of feeling safe and in control of their bodies and emotions. Some people stop eating to prove to their minds that they are in control of at least their bodies. Some people develop constipation for retaining the fear in their bodies or explode in anger or may develop diarrhea for overly expressing the issues stored in this Chakra. Some people try all the diets around and can not loose weight, and develop cellulitis - they may still be holding on to past hurts. Now, balancing a chakra is not a magic pill that will make these symptoms disappear, but by exploring possible core issues, it will enhance the required inner work and healing each individual must do for him/herself.
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Time for some stretching! The yoga poses that support a balanced Root chakra are Warrior 1, Triangle, and Eagle poses. Center and ground yourself with Mountain pose before and after your practice. Namaste! :)
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Inhale, exhale. Fill your lungs completely, hold, then empty your lungs completely. Ah, what a beautiful Saturday. :) Enhance your breathing experience - and you exploration of the Root Chakra - with a few essential oils: cedar and pine are great cleansing scents. I mix a few drops in a pump bottle, add sea salt and spritz the air. They not only clean energy and help me breathe more deeply (because I really like the scent!) - these oils are also reputed to clear the air of cold and flu-causing viruses.
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As most crystals come from deep in the Earth - except those who have arrived with a meteorite! - meditating with crystals can enhance our connection to Earth and balance our Root Chakra. Carnelian has a soft energy, while emerald is stronger. Garnet is very gentle and is good for children, and your Inner Child. Children love collecting rocks and crystals (and so did my Inner Child while in Brazil!); explore garnet's energy with your child, especially if your child has difficulty connecting to this plane - e.g. in the case of ADD or autism. Remember that, when working with crystals, you don't need a jewelry grade crystal. Uncut, unpolished crystals can work just as well. Your intention is what is most important.
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All Hallow's Eve - the night when the veil between this world and other dimensions is very thin... Many cultures all over the world used to celebrate this night (or an other night typically in this season) to honour their ancestors. In keeping with the Root Chakra theme, say a small prayer to your forebears as you light up that lantern in your pumpkin tonight. After all, it was for them we used to leave treats so that they wouldn't trick us... ;)
Once the trick-or-treaters have looted all my treats, I will dedicate one hour of Reiki meditation/prayer in gratitude to all our cultural, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical roots, and for the clearing of our Root Chakra for the highest intention and good of all. If you want to join in this healing intention, take a few deep breaths and set your receptive mode "on".
Who knows what healing message awaits you from the other side of the veil...
Somehow, when we look deep enough at our core, we realize that our root systems are all beautifully networked. Love, peace, and kindness to all. Sending beautiful healing blue light from the centre of Gaia to nourish your roots.
Heart Chakra - daily reflections
The following daily reflections were originally posted on my Facebook "Way to the Well" community in the month of September.
Following August's energies of upheaval, September is a month for the "attitude of gratitude". Deep transformation is in the air (and in the stars); you can choose to go with the flow and be transformed, or resist and stay put. Both are OK. You have free will to choose. Either way, it's a good idea to ground ourselves and open our heart centres. I'll be posting affirmations and exercises to help us in this challenge this month.
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Today's heart health tip: say "Thank You" a minimum of 5 times -- not 5 times in a row to the same person, though ;)
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Following August's energies of upheaval, September is a month for the "attitude of gratitude". Deep transformation is in the air (and in the stars); you can choose to go with the flow and be transformed, or resist and stay put. Both are OK. You have free will to choose. Either way, it's a good idea to ground ourselves and open our heart centres. I'll be posting affirmations and exercises to help us in this challenge this month.
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Today's heart health tip: say "Thank You" a minimum of 5 times -- not 5 times in a row to the same person, though ;)
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Today's heart health quote: "The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge."
Today's exercise: practice opening your hands and stretching your fingers one at a time - both hands! - and visualize letting go of your grudge(s). Feel your heart/hands become lighter as the grudge's grip subsides.
Today's heart health quote: "The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge."
Today's exercise: practice opening your hands and stretching your fingers one at a time - both hands! - and visualize letting go of your grudge(s). Feel your heart/hands become lighter as the grudge's grip subsides.
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Today's affirmation: "I release this grudge (name it). I fill my heart with forgiveness and divine Love."
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Today's heart health exercise - feel gratitude for all your invisible helpers, and I'm not talking of just angels and guides, but also the store shelf stocker, the waterworks crew, the janitor, the stockroom clerk, the smiling stranger, the radio host... and all those whose silent and behind the scenes work help make you safe, secure and free your mind and spirit from undue worry. Add to the list of helpers below! Gratitude to all :)
Today's heart health exercise - feel gratitude for all your invisible helpers, and I'm not talking of just angels and guides, but also the store shelf stocker, the waterworks crew, the janitor, the stockroom clerk, the smiling stranger, the radio host... and all those whose silent and behind the scenes work help make you safe, secure and free your mind and spirit from undue worry. Add to the list of helpers below! Gratitude to all :)
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Here's a good affirmation for this month's theme -- and Virgo lunation:
"I serve the highest good through Love. I filter information without judgement. I find perfection in the moment."
Here's a good affirmation for this month's theme -- and Virgo lunation:
"I serve the highest good through Love. I filter information without judgement. I find perfection in the moment."
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"The little space within the heart is as great as the vast universe. The heavens and the earth are there, and the sun and the moon and the stars. Fire and lightening and winds are there, and all that now is and all that is not." --The Upanishads
"The little space within the heart is as great as the vast universe. The heavens and the earth are there, and the sun and the moon and the stars. Fire and lightening and winds are there, and all that now is and all that is not." --The Upanishads
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Today's heart health tip: sing a little song, dance a little dance, have fun tonight!
Today's heart health tip: sing a little song, dance a little dance, have fun tonight!
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Today's heart health tip: extend gratitude to the Animal Kingdom, and the wonderful service each animal does for the planet, the ecosystems, and our personal enjoyment. Fill your heart with the beauty of their songs, colours, texture. If you eat meat, remember to thank the animal for its life, which helps sustain yours.
Today's heart health tip: extend gratitude to the Animal Kingdom, and the wonderful service each animal does for the planet, the ecosystems, and our personal enjoyment. Fill your heart with the beauty of their songs, colours, texture. If you eat meat, remember to thank the animal for its life, which helps sustain yours.
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Today's heart health tip: we've gone through some tough metaphysical motions lately. Still feeling the neck pains and body aches? Take time to stretch. Yoga poses for the heart chakra: eagle, cobra, fish, forward knee bend. Think of stretching your arms back and opening up your chest, giving your heart some space to breathe. Look up poses in the Yoga Journal.
Today's heart health tip: we've gone through some tough metaphysical motions lately. Still feeling the neck pains and body aches? Take time to stretch. Yoga poses for the heart chakra: eagle, cobra, fish, forward knee bend. Think of stretching your arms back and opening up your chest, giving your heart some space to breathe. Look up poses in the Yoga Journal.
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“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” ― Dalai Lama XIV
“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.” ― Dalai Lama XIV
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What did you do this weekend to make your heart happy? I took care of people I love, cooked delicious food, dug out potatoes from my garden, trimmed flower beds, provided a home to 2 neighbourhood stray cats, and mixed about 15 kilos of bath salts. *big smile*
What did you do this weekend to make your heart happy? I took care of people I love, cooked delicious food, dug out potatoes from my garden, trimmed flower beds, provided a home to 2 neighbourhood stray cats, and mixed about 15 kilos of bath salts. *big smile*
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Today's heart-health tip: take in some of this Fall sunshine and store it in your heart for the winter season... Creating my happy place which I will visit in the long winter nights: sunshine, blue sky, cool breeze, bird song, smell of earth, and gratitude for a wonderful harvest in my little garden. :)
Today's heart-health tip: take in some of this Fall sunshine and store it in your heart for the winter season... Creating my happy place which I will visit in the long winter nights: sunshine, blue sky, cool breeze, bird song, smell of earth, and gratitude for a wonderful harvest in my little garden. :)
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On this last day of September (and a gorgeous one it is!), and the last day of our focus on the heart chakra, explore some of the crystals to help energize, balance or calm the energy in your heart centre.
On this last day of September (and a gorgeous one it is!), and the last day of our focus on the heart chakra, explore some of the crystals to help energize, balance or calm the energy in your heart centre.
To energize: try peridot - cleansing negative emotions such as jealousy, hatred, envy, anger: emotions that hold you back from truly loving.
To balance: watermelon tourmaline is beautiful. It has both the green of the heart chakra and the pink of the thymus chakra; the green of healing life-force energy and the soothing pink of harmony. Rose quartz is very gentle and caring and helps attain a deeper connection with your Inner Child (I purchased a huge chunk of rose quartz while in Brazil and it has been very helpful!)
To calm: the vibration of pink topaz corresponds to our heart and that of Mother Earth, helping us attain inner peace.
Catching up...
Phew - well I haven't been very disciplined lately when it comes to writing longer texts. I have, however, designed four workshops and have been posting daily reflections on Facebook.
Because I feel that I am neglecting my blog, I have decided to post my daily reflections here instead. It won't stop me from writing and posting longer pieces when the Muse visits me once more and will give me the satisfaction of posting something here. :c)
In September, my Facebook community explored the Heart Chakra, and in October the Root Chakra. Starting today, we are exploring the Crown Chakra. I will post the collection of daily reflections on this site soon.
Because I feel that I am neglecting my blog, I have decided to post my daily reflections here instead. It won't stop me from writing and posting longer pieces when the Muse visits me once more and will give me the satisfaction of posting something here. :c)
In September, my Facebook community explored the Heart Chakra, and in October the Root Chakra. Starting today, we are exploring the Crown Chakra. I will post the collection of daily reflections on this site soon.
Friday, October 14, 2011
New workshops being launched!
As the 40 days span following my visit to Abadiania, Brazil, came to a close, I have been swept up by renewed energy. I have looked at the darkest places of my soul; I have felt helpless, hopeless, overwhelmed and terribly sad; I have cried more than I had in years... but all that is part of healing and soul growth. And I sure am glad to have a bit of a respite from the growing pains and to be moving more with the flow of Spirit!!
I am quite excited to be launching a series of workshops - and there are more to come! Look under the new "workshop" tab for a description of the workshops. Check the Events page on my Facebook account - or contact me - for dates and places. Everything is still "under construction" and may change, but it should still give you an idea of what I can offer.
I promised you an account of my adventure in Brazil -- and that is coming! I just need to sit down at this computer long enough to write a proper entry. It just seems that I have been going through so much deep personal work, I haven't been able yet to put it all in words.
In the meantime, I am continuing my studies and life-long learning. I took a course on Astrology in September, and am now studying the meaning of discipleship in the 21st century, both with the Association for Research and Enlightenment.
I still have time for in-person or long-distance Reiki sessions - and with all my recent experiences, the energy I work with has a new quality. Contact me for an appointment!
Much love to all.
I am quite excited to be launching a series of workshops - and there are more to come! Look under the new "workshop" tab for a description of the workshops. Check the Events page on my Facebook account - or contact me - for dates and places. Everything is still "under construction" and may change, but it should still give you an idea of what I can offer.
I promised you an account of my adventure in Brazil -- and that is coming! I just need to sit down at this computer long enough to write a proper entry. It just seems that I have been going through so much deep personal work, I haven't been able yet to put it all in words.
In the meantime, I am continuing my studies and life-long learning. I took a course on Astrology in September, and am now studying the meaning of discipleship in the 21st century, both with the Association for Research and Enlightenment.
I still have time for in-person or long-distance Reiki sessions - and with all my recent experiences, the energy I work with has a new quality. Contact me for an appointment!
Much love to all.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Visiting Shadowland
It's been a tough few weeks. I've really been under the weather - at least, under the influence of Mercury retrograde and many other astrological and earthly manifestations this past month. All that in addition to a wonder-full spiritual retreat in Brazil which opened up doors I've been trying to ignore... And I've been swept into Shadowland.
Shadowland to me is the dark recesses of my psyche, where my shadow side lurks; where I try to hide and bury all those attributes which I don't consider "Light"; where I try to hide all those events in my life of which I am not proud. It is about hurt, shame, anger, bitterness, fear, disappointments. It's dark. It's difficult. It's emotional.
I've been hesitating to write this past month because I was dealing with my Shadows. Although I've been reminding myself that this blog is like a journal capturing the ups and downs of being a Lightworker, my ego really didn't want to post anything that would make me appear less than perfect.
And there it is. Being a Lightworker means working on transcending ego. To be able to heal others and the planet, you have to be able to heal yourself, which means facing these shadows head-on and bringing Light and healing to those wounded parts of our own selves.
My descent in Shadowland started with my third visit to the Sacred Waterfall in Abadiania, Brazil. It is a very small waterfall, especially in the dry season, but it's a very powerful space. When you step under the water, the emotional and psychic release that is experienced is beyond words. But this time, I did not feel the release I expected. It was rather a boiling up of anger. First, people skipped the line. Then others tried to organize folks in groups - we were two and did not feel the need to include people we didn't know in this very personal experience. Trying to resist the need to argue, but very annoyed and angry that my voice was not heard; that my opinion was not respected; that I felt forced to do what others dictated; that I felt I needed to comply to be "the good girl"...
I almost turned around before entering the sacred space, but decided to go ahead anyway, asking for a clearing of these feelings. Instead, I received guidance that shadows must be reconciled within oneself. Shadows are to be examined and used as allies - if ignored, they can become bigger than themselves until they are heard. Heeded, they can be allies helping us navigate the challenges of this life. One has to see the gift each shadow brings.
I decided to use the anger I was feeling not as a destructive force, but as a gauge to help me see where my true values lie; to see where things need to shift in my perception of my experiences; to better express my true self. I decided to accept that anger can be good.
And so, one of my lessons with anger? I am tired of being walked over and pushed aside. I've had enough with being told what to do to be the good obedient girl. I can't go on bottling up my anger and disrespecting myself and my needs just to please others. I've had enough with trying to deal with my perception of what/who other people want me to be in order to be accepted and loved. I need to be me. I deserve the respect to be accepted and loved exactly the way I am. I deserve to be heard. My feelings matter. I am worthy. I am strong. I am able to lovingly express my emotions.
More shadows are lurking for me to examine and change my relationship with them. There is a parallel here between the story of Jesus' 40 days in the desert before the start of his ministry, where He was taunted and tempted by the Shadow Master. Every Lightworker must walk in the mind's desert to be a better channel of God's Love - regardless of the type or breadth of the ministry that will open up.
My 40 days aren't up yet. I feel exhausted and could sleep over 12 hours a night - not really achievable with full-time work, a family and a house to tend to... But I have decided to be gentle and kind with myself, to take breaks when I feel the need to, and practice yoga and meditation more regularly than I have been since the beginning of summer. Slowly, very slowly, I am emerging from Shadowland. But the second part of this journey is challenging too - putting into action all these good intentions, and making changes to my environment, my habits, my relationships. It does feel like a trial, even though I know the outcome will be good if I continue to commit to acting out of Love.
Wishing us all the ability to feel and accept divine, unconditional Love and compassion.
Shadowland to me is the dark recesses of my psyche, where my shadow side lurks; where I try to hide and bury all those attributes which I don't consider "Light"; where I try to hide all those events in my life of which I am not proud. It is about hurt, shame, anger, bitterness, fear, disappointments. It's dark. It's difficult. It's emotional.
I've been hesitating to write this past month because I was dealing with my Shadows. Although I've been reminding myself that this blog is like a journal capturing the ups and downs of being a Lightworker, my ego really didn't want to post anything that would make me appear less than perfect.
And there it is. Being a Lightworker means working on transcending ego. To be able to heal others and the planet, you have to be able to heal yourself, which means facing these shadows head-on and bringing Light and healing to those wounded parts of our own selves.
My descent in Shadowland started with my third visit to the Sacred Waterfall in Abadiania, Brazil. It is a very small waterfall, especially in the dry season, but it's a very powerful space. When you step under the water, the emotional and psychic release that is experienced is beyond words. But this time, I did not feel the release I expected. It was rather a boiling up of anger. First, people skipped the line. Then others tried to organize folks in groups - we were two and did not feel the need to include people we didn't know in this very personal experience. Trying to resist the need to argue, but very annoyed and angry that my voice was not heard; that my opinion was not respected; that I felt forced to do what others dictated; that I felt I needed to comply to be "the good girl"...
I almost turned around before entering the sacred space, but decided to go ahead anyway, asking for a clearing of these feelings. Instead, I received guidance that shadows must be reconciled within oneself. Shadows are to be examined and used as allies - if ignored, they can become bigger than themselves until they are heard. Heeded, they can be allies helping us navigate the challenges of this life. One has to see the gift each shadow brings.
I decided to use the anger I was feeling not as a destructive force, but as a gauge to help me see where my true values lie; to see where things need to shift in my perception of my experiences; to better express my true self. I decided to accept that anger can be good.
And so, one of my lessons with anger? I am tired of being walked over and pushed aside. I've had enough with being told what to do to be the good obedient girl. I can't go on bottling up my anger and disrespecting myself and my needs just to please others. I've had enough with trying to deal with my perception of what/who other people want me to be in order to be accepted and loved. I need to be me. I deserve the respect to be accepted and loved exactly the way I am. I deserve to be heard. My feelings matter. I am worthy. I am strong. I am able to lovingly express my emotions.
More shadows are lurking for me to examine and change my relationship with them. There is a parallel here between the story of Jesus' 40 days in the desert before the start of his ministry, where He was taunted and tempted by the Shadow Master. Every Lightworker must walk in the mind's desert to be a better channel of God's Love - regardless of the type or breadth of the ministry that will open up.
My 40 days aren't up yet. I feel exhausted and could sleep over 12 hours a night - not really achievable with full-time work, a family and a house to tend to... But I have decided to be gentle and kind with myself, to take breaks when I feel the need to, and practice yoga and meditation more regularly than I have been since the beginning of summer. Slowly, very slowly, I am emerging from Shadowland. But the second part of this journey is challenging too - putting into action all these good intentions, and making changes to my environment, my habits, my relationships. It does feel like a trial, even though I know the outcome will be good if I continue to commit to acting out of Love.
Wishing us all the ability to feel and accept divine, unconditional Love and compassion.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Fun in the sun
I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful season. I have been soaking in the sun and cleansing ocean vibes for the past few weeks. I have been quite disconnected from technology and at the same time going deep within for personal clearing and healing work. It has been difficult to write during this time! ;)
I am celebrating a few "breakthrough" moments in my personal healing. Some issues I was ignoring or was not consciously aware of now have a face or a voice. It is a subtle change perhaps, but as many authors say once you can name what is troubling you, you can clear it. Fear is not so fearful when you know its source. Issues are not as challenging once you remove the ego fears, objections and resistance.
Throughout most of my life, I have been acquiring information through books and processing intellectual information. I am now acquiring deep knowledge through experience and through my heart. Things are moving from the intellectual realm to the realm of experience and emotions. It reinforces the concept that it is not enough to know about spiritual, psychological or emotional ideas; for true healing to happen these ideas have to be applied and experienced. I am very happy with this transition, although I feel a bit wobbly like a child walking for the first time.
I am also preparing for my great adventure - leaving next week for Brazil and the Casa de Dom Inacio where John of God
has his ministry. I have been feeling a shift in my energy ever since I have committed to taking this trip. The healing sessions I have conducted have become more powerful. More of the hidden realms have been opening to me. There is a different pulse about me. Many have told me I have a new glow or radiance, and like fireworks in my eyes. I am sure this is the work of the entities at the Casa, and I am grateful for this -- although again, I am feeling a bit wobbly and have to work to remain grounded. I have been told that the energy at the Casa can be very powerful. I am looking forward to experiencing this first hand next week.
Although my writings are few this summer between my holidays and my spiritual retreat in Brazil, I am thinking of you dear readers from around the world, and sending you all Love, Light and Healing.
Enjoy the summer, and have fun in the sun. Let you inner child out to play. :)
I am celebrating a few "breakthrough" moments in my personal healing. Some issues I was ignoring or was not consciously aware of now have a face or a voice. It is a subtle change perhaps, but as many authors say once you can name what is troubling you, you can clear it. Fear is not so fearful when you know its source. Issues are not as challenging once you remove the ego fears, objections and resistance.
Throughout most of my life, I have been acquiring information through books and processing intellectual information. I am now acquiring deep knowledge through experience and through my heart. Things are moving from the intellectual realm to the realm of experience and emotions. It reinforces the concept that it is not enough to know about spiritual, psychological or emotional ideas; for true healing to happen these ideas have to be applied and experienced. I am very happy with this transition, although I feel a bit wobbly like a child walking for the first time.
I am also preparing for my great adventure - leaving next week for Brazil and the Casa de Dom Inacio where John of God
has his ministry. I have been feeling a shift in my energy ever since I have committed to taking this trip. The healing sessions I have conducted have become more powerful. More of the hidden realms have been opening to me. There is a different pulse about me. Many have told me I have a new glow or radiance, and like fireworks in my eyes. I am sure this is the work of the entities at the Casa, and I am grateful for this -- although again, I am feeling a bit wobbly and have to work to remain grounded. I have been told that the energy at the Casa can be very powerful. I am looking forward to experiencing this first hand next week.Although my writings are few this summer between my holidays and my spiritual retreat in Brazil, I am thinking of you dear readers from around the world, and sending you all Love, Light and Healing.
Enjoy the summer, and have fun in the sun. Let you inner child out to play. :)
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