What makes the world move? What gives the world meaning? How can movement be meaningful? How can I manifest what I desire?
Chances are, if you've been reading any spiritual literature you've come across the concept of intention. It is important to intend good things for yourself, for those you love, for your environment, for the world... But so many good intentions remain just that - intentions. As in: I intend to exercise today. I intend to eat well. I intend to release negative thinking. I intend to have fun. I intend to be kind... And the treadmill is being used as clothes hanger; the weight keeps increasing; we swear at bad drivers; and life remains about work work work. We intend for world peace and yet our life remains chaotic and we keep looking for news of the world's ending.
Books on positive affirmations abound. There are so many resources in print, CDs, video, electronic media, etc. that show us how to formulate intentions. Why then are they powerless to create what we intend?
It appears that for the common of us mortals, it is not sufficient to just sit in a remote cave or under a tree and meditate until our desired outcomes manifest. What is needed is action. We also need a good dose of desire to motivate us to act. It's like we need to use our intention as the needles on our life's compass, and make a conscious decision to follow it with focused action. Action has to be focused and conscious. Action for the sake of action can be so futile. So many of us are busy busy busy. Our work and leisure schedules are so full that we complain there aren't enough hours in a day. Yet we feel empty and devoid of meaning.
So on the grand scale of things, what brings this all together?
In September 2001, Ste-Thérèse-de-Lisieux came to me in a dream and asked me to light a white, rose-scented candle for world peace. I wasn't open to that type of guidance yet - why would a saint talk to me in a dream?? I didn't believe that the simple act of lighting a candle would have any effect on world peace either. (I am grateful to my Aunt in whom I confided this crazy dream: she did light a candle and believed in the love of the message. It took a while for me to open my mind to it, and she helped pave the way.)
In a similar dream last night, I understood that it was not the simple act of lighting the candle that was important. It is the ritual part. In our human experience, we need to involve all our senses and take time away from the busy-ness of everyday to make space for spiritual happenings. Our senses (like seeing a candle and smelling its perfume) can trigger our memory of our intention and strengthen our will to see it through. In a way, Ste-Thérèse was saying to take time to smell the roses, which she loved. It is about taking a few minutes to collect our thoughts and to focus our intention on something - in this case world peace. This is not about unconscious ritualistic actions to kneel here; to use a certain type of incense because we're told to; or to use the exact sentences of a guru. This ritual has to have meaning for our own personal soul. It has to make sense to our senses.
By consciously doing a simple ritualistic action like lighting a candle and intending (praying) for world peace, it can ignite that part of our unconscious that vibrates peace. If I vibrate peace, I attract more peace. When I vibrate peace, I help others around me feel this peace. It's like I am sharing this little flame from my heart to yours, and you can choose to share it around you too. One by one, all the candles in our hearts could be lit for world peace. If many of us vibrate peace, it is easier for peace to stay. Action does not need to be grandiose; it needs to be meaningful.
To get back to my original question then: what would be the equation for manifestation? I believe it would be: intention + desire + action + ritual = manifestation.
None of these elements would work properly on their own. We need to consciously co-create our world everyday with loving intention, the desire that it manifests, focused action, and a personal multi-sensory ritual that help us remain focused on our intention.
I've been humming "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" for the past few weeks. I can see how it fits with this blog entry! :)
Much Love to you.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
The grammar and philosophy of "I am who I am"...
There's a theme that keeps popping up lately - at conferences, in my readings, in conversations. It's the age-old question: "Who am I?" In my Reiki session tonight, I was told that I am "unique, special, deep"; that I "vibrate at a different frequency" than the norm -- would you believe it? LOL. Really, my challenge is to accept that and live it fully, which is not easy when all I really want to do is "fit in"... Well, that has not really worked up to now, so I might as well try the spirited way ;)
So, here are some of "Jaz's deep thoughts" on the I am topic.
In her book Secret Wisdom
, author Ruth Clydesdale presents the major philosophers in Western history and the answers they have provided to the Who Am I question. For thousands of years, we have been led to believe that we are unworthy; we are sin or the product of sin; we constantly have to follow a difficult path to perhaps have a glimpse of something better after endless trials and tribulations. Life on Earth is punishment, and we have to endure it and suffer until we die and are reunited with our god. The business of science, philosophy and organized religion was to help get us there sooner.
Hmph. Those are not happy thoughts. Not very empowering either.
In a keynote address he gave at Toronto's "I Can Do It" conference, Dr. Wayne Dyer briefly mentioned the "I Am Discourses"
(Saint Germain series -- from what I've glanced on the Foundation's web site, it feels much like "God Save America"... oh, and other countries too, as an after-thought. But there is value in the core teaching). He went on to quote the Book of Exodus 3:13-15:
So the lesson here, as explained by Dr. Dyer, is that the name of God is "I AM". This name has a strong energy, and, as we have been told in the 10 Commandments, we should not use this name in vain. Therefore, we must be careful of how we use sentences that contain "I AM" - for to say these words invoke the power of God. The question is, what do you want to put energy on? What do you want to create? If you constantly say, "I am poor"; or "I am ill" - well guess what, you are poor and ill. Follow the words "I am" by a positive affirmation, and that is what you will create for yourself.
Pretty cool stuff, huh?
In a Mindwalking course, author/facilitator Nancy Eubel wrote of the "I am THAT I am" concept, whereby the god of your heart connects to the universal love consciousness through your thought process - "THAT" (your thoughts) being the bridge between the two "I am" consciousnesses / god. She describes it thus:
Also, neuroscience has proven that thoughts affect our brain matter and neural pathways. Quantum physics demonstrates that thoughts create matter. Thoughts manifest our reality. The words we choose create our reality. Just to paraphrase the Bible - God thought of creation, and creation occurred. Jesus is a manifestation of God's Word.
Soooo... for Jaz's spin on all this...
I think God has a real good sense of humour. We tend to take him very literally and seriously when really he wants to show us the light side of things at times. Moses strikes up a conversation with God up on the mountain: "So, who are you anyway? What's your name?" God, momentarily perplexed and forgetting about the human limitations of three-dimensional thinking: "What do you mean? I AM. That's what. I AM." (Duh!) Moses: "So, what do you look like? Can I see a picture?" God: "There can not be a picture of me." Moses taking mental note of this for the commandment against drawing pictures of God and worshipping idols. God knowing that humankind at the time could not possibly draw or understand pure energy, pure Love, Wisdom, and infinite Quantum vibrations... God knowing that humanity would like to picture "him" with a human (or animal) identity - polarized male/female with a distinct nationality, language and creed. Love and Energy have none of that. Our soul, which is greater than our body, has none of that. It transcends all. It is all, in all dimensions, in all time and levels of consciousness and manifestation. Try to draw that at your next Pictionary party!
Also, note the verb tense - in the PRESENT. We create in the present, in the now. Of course, time is only a dimension and it can be overcome with meditation yaddi yaddi yadda... Thing is, this body and consciousness is in the NOW. This speaks to our thought patterns - emotionally, we have to live in the now and detach ourselves from regrets and even joyous events from the past (know of people who keep repeating the same stories of the past and keep re-living the same moments over and over?); and we have to detach ourselves from worry from the future. When we worry about the future, we vibrate fear in our NOW. It is important to be aware of where we've been and where we're going, but we still need to focus on what we want to manifest in the present, and what seeds we are planting in the present for our future. There is such freedom in this, and when the soul feels free, it expands and connects to something greater. God knows all this in his/her infinite wisdom, and that is why he/she just "IS".
Whether or not God's name is "I AM", humanity has spent too much time going against the divine flow of Love and Wisdom. Who hasn't had thoughts such as "I am not worthy"; "I am incapable of helping the world"; "I am sick and tired"; "I am superior/inferior"... There are certainly many examples throughout history. And what have we created? Injustice, famine, war. So why not examine our thoughts and consciences and heal our negative patterns to positive ones. This is what we will manifest. "I am healthy"; "I am abundant"; "I am peace"; "I am forgiving"; "I am compassionate"; "I am patient"; "I am creative"; "I am worthy of love"; "I am Love"; "I am happy"...
Sentence by sentence, we can build a better self, a better community, a better world.
Could it really be that simple? To God, yes. Breathe, and say - with a smile - "I AM".
God consciousness is available and accessible. It is a bridge we can build and nurture. It is in us to do. Jesus and many Ascended Masters have told us that. "Everything I have done, you can do too". "Oh sure, but I am not worthy. I am but a poor human without knowledge." CRASH goes your bridge.
So, who am I? I AM.
What is my purpose in life? TO BE.
That simple. Do we need lots more philosophers to make it complicated so we have an excuse not to understand? ;)
So, here are some of "Jaz's deep thoughts" on the I am topic.
In her book Secret Wisdom
, author Ruth Clydesdale presents the major philosophers in Western history and the answers they have provided to the Who Am I question. For thousands of years, we have been led to believe that we are unworthy; we are sin or the product of sin; we constantly have to follow a difficult path to perhaps have a glimpse of something better after endless trials and tribulations. Life on Earth is punishment, and we have to endure it and suffer until we die and are reunited with our god. The business of science, philosophy and organized religion was to help get us there sooner. Hmph. Those are not happy thoughts. Not very empowering either.
In a keynote address he gave at Toronto's "I Can Do It" conference, Dr. Wayne Dyer briefly mentioned the "I Am Discourses"
(Saint Germain series -- from what I've glanced on the Foundation's web site, it feels much like "God Save America"... oh, and other countries too, as an after-thought. But there is value in the core teaching). He went on to quote the Book of Exodus 3:13-15:13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”
14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’
“This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.
So the lesson here, as explained by Dr. Dyer, is that the name of God is "I AM". This name has a strong energy, and, as we have been told in the 10 Commandments, we should not use this name in vain. Therefore, we must be careful of how we use sentences that contain "I AM" - for to say these words invoke the power of God. The question is, what do you want to put energy on? What do you want to create? If you constantly say, "I am poor"; or "I am ill" - well guess what, you are poor and ill. Follow the words "I am" by a positive affirmation, and that is what you will create for yourself.
Pretty cool stuff, huh?
In a Mindwalking course, author/facilitator Nancy Eubel
wrote of the "I am THAT I am" concept, whereby the god of your heart connects to the universal love consciousness through your thought process - "THAT" (your thoughts) being the bridge between the two "I am" consciousnesses / god. She describes it thus:"We need the help of Higher Consciousness to raise our own consciousness in our process of becoming and integrating into the Divine Mind. In the final Mindwalking for this group you will complete the bridge you began building last week between the God, or I am, of your heart with the I AM of God Consciousness. The heart will then have a direct link to the Divine, to Spirit, as you hardwire it into your brain. This connection might be thought of as an energetic hourglass with a small connecting tube as the channel between the two. The connection point in the brain will be the "that" link in I AM that I am. Not only will this allow the flow of spiritual guidance to come to us as we request it, it also helps to sustain the balance between heart and mind and between body and mind. When we come into alignment with Spirit by building and maintaining this bridge, we assist Spirit in spiritualizing our physical matter and expanding our consciousness - becoming co-creators as (Edgar) Cayce said we are destined to be. (...) When we readjust our thinking we have to the power to access the infinite dimensions to achieve spiritual healing and soul growth and hear the voice of I AM THAT I AM speaking in the temple of our heart."I find this concept is similar to Chakra teachings, whereby your throat chakra is the bridge between your Heart chakra and your higher chakras of inner wisdom and higher wisdom. (Btw, I truly recommend the Mindwalking course!)
Also, neuroscience has proven that thoughts affect our brain matter and neural pathways. Quantum physics demonstrates that thoughts create matter. Thoughts manifest our reality. The words we choose create our reality. Just to paraphrase the Bible - God thought of creation, and creation occurred. Jesus is a manifestation of God's Word.
Soooo... for Jaz's spin on all this...
I think God has a real good sense of humour. We tend to take him very literally and seriously when really he wants to show us the light side of things at times. Moses strikes up a conversation with God up on the mountain: "So, who are you anyway? What's your name?" God, momentarily perplexed and forgetting about the human limitations of three-dimensional thinking: "What do you mean? I AM. That's what. I AM." (Duh!) Moses: "So, what do you look like? Can I see a picture?" God: "There can not be a picture of me." Moses taking mental note of this for the commandment against drawing pictures of God and worshipping idols. God knowing that humankind at the time could not possibly draw or understand pure energy, pure Love, Wisdom, and infinite Quantum vibrations... God knowing that humanity would like to picture "him" with a human (or animal) identity - polarized male/female with a distinct nationality, language and creed. Love and Energy have none of that. Our soul, which is greater than our body, has none of that. It transcends all. It is all, in all dimensions, in all time and levels of consciousness and manifestation. Try to draw that at your next Pictionary party!
Also, note the verb tense - in the PRESENT. We create in the present, in the now. Of course, time is only a dimension and it can be overcome with meditation yaddi yaddi yadda... Thing is, this body and consciousness is in the NOW. This speaks to our thought patterns - emotionally, we have to live in the now and detach ourselves from regrets and even joyous events from the past (know of people who keep repeating the same stories of the past and keep re-living the same moments over and over?); and we have to detach ourselves from worry from the future. When we worry about the future, we vibrate fear in our NOW. It is important to be aware of where we've been and where we're going, but we still need to focus on what we want to manifest in the present, and what seeds we are planting in the present for our future. There is such freedom in this, and when the soul feels free, it expands and connects to something greater. God knows all this in his/her infinite wisdom, and that is why he/she just "IS".
Whether or not God's name is "I AM", humanity has spent too much time going against the divine flow of Love and Wisdom. Who hasn't had thoughts such as "I am not worthy"; "I am incapable of helping the world"; "I am sick and tired"; "I am superior/inferior"... There are certainly many examples throughout history. And what have we created? Injustice, famine, war. So why not examine our thoughts and consciences and heal our negative patterns to positive ones. This is what we will manifest. "I am healthy"; "I am abundant"; "I am peace"; "I am forgiving"; "I am compassionate"; "I am patient"; "I am creative"; "I am worthy of love"; "I am Love"; "I am happy"...
Sentence by sentence, we can build a better self, a better community, a better world.
Could it really be that simple? To God, yes. Breathe, and say - with a smile - "I AM".
God consciousness is available and accessible. It is a bridge we can build and nurture. It is in us to do. Jesus and many Ascended Masters have told us that. "Everything I have done, you can do too". "Oh sure, but I am not worthy. I am but a poor human without knowledge." CRASH goes your bridge.
So, who am I? I AM.
What is my purpose in life? TO BE.
That simple. Do we need lots more philosophers to make it complicated so we have an excuse not to understand? ;)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Living alternate realities to gain wisdom?
Ever feel like there may more than one of you, living an alternate reality? What if it's true? In the world of quantum physics -- where so many sciences merge with a re-infusion of our spiritual reality that sciences put aside a few centuries ago -- time, space, and even lives are just levels of consciousness. There are more levels of consciousness than, well, than we are conscious of ;)
A quote from Nancy Eubel's "Mindwalking" course through the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.):
In my Reiki/Energy medicine practice, I often tap into past lives - mine and others'. Sometimes, I even have glimpses of the future. It seems that it is part of my "gift"; I facilitate a connection with this other dimension. Pretty amazing for a girl who didn't really believe in past lives just two years ago!!
So my pondering is - if what I tap into is just a different dimension of the reality of one soul; if past, present and future are just different dimensions of the same reality; if these dimensions are not sequential; then...
This concept can also be liberating. Many Teachers say that we are all here on this plane to learn. Wouldn't it be easier to learn the lessons without fear of reprisal? Fear of failure? Fear of not having enough time to do it all? It's also easier to see and understand the lesson when taking a step back - to me this concept is just like that. If we were a painter, we would take a step back from the easel and see the full effect of the artwork; not just the detail. If an astronaut, it's like seeing Earth from the moon. If a composer, it's like having an orchestra play back all the parts to be able to make final adjustments to the symphony and harmony. If a writer, then we have a magic eraser and a magic marker and a new set of eyes to make sense of all those scribblings in the margins.
I am learning. I have more than one life to do so. I don't need to rush through this one. I can take the time and savour this life and really understand the lessons. I have tools to do so. So do you.
Much Love to you all. Past, present and future. :)
A quote from Nancy Eubel's "Mindwalking" course through the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.):
"Although some physicists and mathematicians actually think there are eleven or more dimensions, to the majority of us it feels as if we are confined to living in a world of 3 spatial dimensions - height, length, and width - with the added dimension of time. The limitation we feel is in our brain. It has been programmed through the learnings of our past to believe that we are less than we are. However, in our development as souls we are opening to dimensions that science cannot yet measure and that do not neatly follow a linear sequence - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, etc. The higher dimensions are not separate, and when we have expanded our awareness we travel to the "level" that is best for us as souls at that particular time. Each dimension is a unique resource in our evolutionary process. By using our spiritual tools such as prayer, meditation, Mindwalking, and application of our ideal, we need no longer be earthbound in our thinking."
In my Reiki/Energy medicine practice, I often tap into past lives - mine and others'. Sometimes, I even have glimpses of the future. It seems that it is part of my "gift"; I facilitate a connection with this other dimension. Pretty amazing for a girl who didn't really believe in past lives just two years ago!!
So my pondering is - if what I tap into is just a different dimension of the reality of one soul; if past, present and future are just different dimensions of the same reality; if these dimensions are not sequential; then...
- it would be possible to "feel" in this current consciousness, other manifestations of our souls like an alternate reality. Starting from the here and now that we know, we are also the past and the future.
- the actions we do now and the thoughts we have now can influence our past AND our future. All the love we send to our "past self" helps our "now self" and our "future self". The decisions we make now and the thought patterns we develop now will have an imprint on our future self. And if it doesn't work, we come back to a past self, we forgive, we send love, and we reprogram...
- the past and the future can really be tools to help us manifest our best now.
- if we see each life as a lesson, and that time/dimensions are not linear, then it would be possible to skip to chapter 7 and then come back to chapter 4?
- and what if I'm a very eager learner and decide to work on chapters 12 and 3 at the same time? Some people talk of soul-splitting, and feel like "there's an other me somewhere out there"...
This concept can also be liberating. Many Teachers say that we are all here on this plane to learn. Wouldn't it be easier to learn the lessons without fear of reprisal? Fear of failure? Fear of not having enough time to do it all? It's also easier to see and understand the lesson when taking a step back - to me this concept is just like that. If we were a painter, we would take a step back from the easel and see the full effect of the artwork; not just the detail. If an astronaut, it's like seeing Earth from the moon. If a composer, it's like having an orchestra play back all the parts to be able to make final adjustments to the symphony and harmony. If a writer, then we have a magic eraser and a magic marker and a new set of eyes to make sense of all those scribblings in the margins.
I am learning. I have more than one life to do so. I don't need to rush through this one. I can take the time and savour this life and really understand the lessons. I have tools to do so. So do you.
Much Love to you all. Past, present and future. :)
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Moving onward and forward...
Fearlessly? No. But moving onward and forward just the same. Participating in Life's spiral dance and not just watching it go by. Accepting my role as co-creator of my Life and my environment.
These past few weeks, I have taken two online courses: one for clairsentients, and one on Mindwalking. Both courses include meditation "homework". I have discovered I truly enjoy meditating at least five minutes every day; it makes me feel more connected to the spirit of the divine all around me and within me. I find it easier to hear my spiritual "cues" and I'm getting better at acting on those cues. And Life is unfolding beautifully.
This weekend is the result of such a cue. During a session in January, the practitioner mentioned (again) that I must write books. She saw help coming my way. She saw me with Cheryl Richardson, and that she would be acting as a mentor for me. I had never heard of that author. When I returned home, I looked her up, bought a book, "liked" her Facebook page. I thought, "Well, I'm not sure how this will unfold, but I am open to what the Universe will bring my way." Two days later, I noticed Hay House's advertisement for the "I Can Do It" conference in Toronto. One of the pre-conference workshops is given by Cheryl Richardson, and deals with the life of an author; how to present a book; how to have it published, etc. An interesting synchronicity. I signed up right away.
I am looking forward to tomorrow's workshop!
These past few weeks, I have taken two online courses: one for clairsentients, and one on Mindwalking. Both courses include meditation "homework". I have discovered I truly enjoy meditating at least five minutes every day; it makes me feel more connected to the spirit of the divine all around me and within me. I find it easier to hear my spiritual "cues" and I'm getting better at acting on those cues. And Life is unfolding beautifully.
This weekend is the result of such a cue. During a session in January, the practitioner mentioned (again) that I must write books. She saw help coming my way. She saw me with Cheryl Richardson, and that she would be acting as a mentor for me. I had never heard of that author. When I returned home, I looked her up, bought a book, "liked" her Facebook page. I thought, "Well, I'm not sure how this will unfold, but I am open to what the Universe will bring my way." Two days later, I noticed Hay House's advertisement for the "I Can Do It" conference in Toronto. One of the pre-conference workshops is given by Cheryl Richardson, and deals with the life of an author; how to present a book; how to have it published, etc. An interesting synchronicity. I signed up right away.
I am looking forward to tomorrow's workshop!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Doing what's just in front of me now...
Do you feel you're called to be a better person? Bigger than you are now? Do people say to you, "You have such great talent (in this or that); you should really do something about it and share it with the world!" And then, how do you feel? Is that talent still appealing to you, or has it become scary and you would rather bury it?
I have tried to bury some of my talents for many years, especially the most creative and spiritual ones for fear of rejection, but always my conscience reminds me of The Parable of the Bags of Gold. So I try to dust off my talents and at least put them in the bank for interest... I have realized recently that I may also fear abundance. I am trying to reconcile the idea that God wants us to be abundant, yet the Church has taught us to be poor, unlearned and afraid of worldly goods and responsibilities. What is a girl to do??
Naming the fears is the first step; now I can work on releasing them and replacing them with the Peace, Love, Harmony and Abundance that is desired for me as a child of this beautiful Earth. John Randolph Price's The Abundance Book is a good resource helping me shatter those old thinking patterns which no longer (have never) serve me.
But the one thing which has helped me the most recently is a simple sentence from Louise Hay's movie You Can Heal Your Life. Louise, emerging from very humble beginnings to being a most outstanding octogenarian respected and sought all over the world has a very simple way of approaching all the work she does. She says, "I always do what is just in front of me now." Meaning that she does not worry about the future or how things will unfold. She puts her trust in God/Spirit/Creator and does not try to control all the steps and the outcome. She trusts that she is given exactly what needs to be done and what she can handle at one time, and that the next step will be revealed in due time. She trusts that she will receive the help and guidance she requires just in time.
And so I have decided to do just that: stop worrying and instead place my trust in God. Everything will unfold as it should, according to God's plan for me (if I allow to happen - I have free will - and I choose to let it happen). The details about the future will sort themselves out for my highest good. I am abundant, and I am worthy of abundance. By being abundant and joyful, I am a good reflection of God's love for me. (These remind me of the Reiki principles; I shall write about them soon.) I'm starting to get the hang of positive affirmations! ;)
And the work in front of me now is to study this wonderful topic of metaphysics, experience what it means and feel to me, and share my findings and questions in this blog. And I do it gladly.
Who knows; it may form the outline of my first book -- but I will not worry about that now. ;)
I have tried to bury some of my talents for many years, especially the most creative and spiritual ones for fear of rejection, but always my conscience reminds me of The Parable of the Bags of Gold. So I try to dust off my talents and at least put them in the bank for interest... I have realized recently that I may also fear abundance. I am trying to reconcile the idea that God wants us to be abundant, yet the Church has taught us to be poor, unlearned and afraid of worldly goods and responsibilities. What is a girl to do??
Naming the fears is the first step; now I can work on releasing them and replacing them with the Peace, Love, Harmony and Abundance that is desired for me as a child of this beautiful Earth. John Randolph Price's The Abundance Book is a good resource helping me shatter those old thinking patterns which no longer (have never) serve me.
But the one thing which has helped me the most recently is a simple sentence from Louise Hay's movie You Can Heal Your Life. Louise, emerging from very humble beginnings to being a most outstanding octogenarian respected and sought all over the world has a very simple way of approaching all the work she does. She says, "I always do what is just in front of me now." Meaning that she does not worry about the future or how things will unfold. She puts her trust in God/Spirit/Creator and does not try to control all the steps and the outcome. She trusts that she is given exactly what needs to be done and what she can handle at one time, and that the next step will be revealed in due time. She trusts that she will receive the help and guidance she requires just in time.
And so I have decided to do just that: stop worrying and instead place my trust in God. Everything will unfold as it should, according to God's plan for me (if I allow to happen - I have free will - and I choose to let it happen). The details about the future will sort themselves out for my highest good. I am abundant, and I am worthy of abundance. By being abundant and joyful, I am a good reflection of God's love for me. (These remind me of the Reiki principles; I shall write about them soon.) I'm starting to get the hang of positive affirmations! ;)
And the work in front of me now is to study this wonderful topic of metaphysics, experience what it means and feel to me, and share my findings and questions in this blog. And I do it gladly.
Who knows; it may form the outline of my first book -- but I will not worry about that now. ;)
Monday, April 18, 2011
Practicing what I teach: the Experiment
In the Summer of 2009, author Josie RavenWing had contacted me via Facebook. We chatted a few times and I participated on her Facebook page's discussion forum. I read one of her books, A Season of Eagles, which I found fascinating. She invited me to participate in a spiritual retreat in Brazil, at what is called "the Casa" where healer John of God practices. I did not feel ready, was filled with fear and shall I say was not quite "in alignment" with the idea of the Casa...
Since 2009, I deepened my Reiki practice and my connection to God-Source. I have studied, studied and studied. I have a full library of authors and have attended workshops and participated in online training events. I have given a few workshops too. I have had several amazing spiritual experiences that go beyond rational thinking. I am learning to trust my vibes, visions and gut instinct. My conscious mind is expanding as Spirit is taking more and more of its rightful place in its Temple, my body.
2011 is supposed to be a year of great spiritual expansion across the globe. That is what all the authors are saying - leading to the great new era of 2012 as predicted by the Mayan/Aztec calendar, etc. I'm still not a firm believer, but I have learned to keep an open mind and an open heart. Life is just so much more wonderful this way. My own spiritual consciousness is certainly expanding.
All that to say that two weeks ago, I woke up with a sudden need to go to the Casa. I just felt I have to go as soon as possible. The calling was very strong. I even heard the words, "it is time. Go now."
And then my rational mind kicks in - how? When? Will I have sufficient holidays from work? Where will I find the funds? Why am I being called?? What is happening???
In this spiritual line of work, we teach that Abundance comes from God. He/She will provide for your every need. If He/She needs you for a certain task, the Universe will cooperate in providing you with everything you need to serve the greater purpose. And so I learn to quiet my mind. I will not worry. I will surrender my will to God and know that everything is possible. I will pray.
"Dear God, if it is your Will that I visit the Casa, I will trust this guidance and confirm my attendance with Josie. I trust that the Universe will manifest the necessary contacts, funds and travel arrangements for your Will to be done. I surrender to your Will in service to others and to work on your Divine Plan and the Greater Good. I am grateful for all the Love and Abundance already manifesting in my life."
(My rational mind still needs to work on the "surrendering" part... A tough Life Lesson for me.)
This story is to be continued... ;)
PS: I am taking Air Miles donations towards this trip. Doesn't hurt to ask, right? :)
Many blessings to you all.
Since 2009, I deepened my Reiki practice and my connection to God-Source. I have studied, studied and studied. I have a full library of authors and have attended workshops and participated in online training events. I have given a few workshops too. I have had several amazing spiritual experiences that go beyond rational thinking. I am learning to trust my vibes, visions and gut instinct. My conscious mind is expanding as Spirit is taking more and more of its rightful place in its Temple, my body.
2011 is supposed to be a year of great spiritual expansion across the globe. That is what all the authors are saying - leading to the great new era of 2012 as predicted by the Mayan/Aztec calendar, etc. I'm still not a firm believer, but I have learned to keep an open mind and an open heart. Life is just so much more wonderful this way. My own spiritual consciousness is certainly expanding.
All that to say that two weeks ago, I woke up with a sudden need to go to the Casa. I just felt I have to go as soon as possible. The calling was very strong. I even heard the words, "it is time. Go now."
And then my rational mind kicks in - how? When? Will I have sufficient holidays from work? Where will I find the funds? Why am I being called?? What is happening???
In this spiritual line of work, we teach that Abundance comes from God. He/She will provide for your every need. If He/She needs you for a certain task, the Universe will cooperate in providing you with everything you need to serve the greater purpose. And so I learn to quiet my mind. I will not worry. I will surrender my will to God and know that everything is possible. I will pray.
"Dear God, if it is your Will that I visit the Casa, I will trust this guidance and confirm my attendance with Josie. I trust that the Universe will manifest the necessary contacts, funds and travel arrangements for your Will to be done. I surrender to your Will in service to others and to work on your Divine Plan and the Greater Good. I am grateful for all the Love and Abundance already manifesting in my life."
(My rational mind still needs to work on the "surrendering" part... A tough Life Lesson for me.)
This story is to be continued... ;)
PS: I am taking Air Miles donations towards this trip. Doesn't hurt to ask, right? :)
Many blessings to you all.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Is there a "typical" Reiki session?
Yes. And no.
So then what are we to expect when we receive and give a Reiki session?
It all starts the same way. The room is set up with dimmed lights, a massage table, and perhaps a candle is lit and incense or essential oils are perfuming the space. There is a feeling of calm, peace, Love and trust. You have stepped into a sacred space.
We have a brief conversation regarding the healing intention of the session, and how you are doing in body, mind and spirit. You get comfortable on the massage table, fully clothed, over or under the blanket. Some people don't feel comfortable laying down on the treatment table - that's perfectly fine. You can sit comfortably in a chair, we can sit on the floor, we can remain standing... This is one of these times when it's all about YOU and your healing. You must feel comfortable to be able to relax and receive the healing energy. Let me know what works best for you.
I will ask you if you would like to call in a guardian spirit - these can be animal totems, angels, fairies, dragons, crossed over loved ones... The Spirit World is vast! I bow my head and pray that I may be an instrument of God's Love, Light and Peace; that I may hear, see, feel and even smell what my senses need to pick up to give you the healing you most need at this time, for your highest good. I ask the Lord of Divine Light, my Guardian Spirits, and the Reiki Masters to help me be the best Light I can be.
This is when I typically feel energy rushing through me. My hands start tingling. I feel pulled to the area of your body which needs most healing/alignment/clearing. We have opened that proverbial "box of chocolate" and delight in the surprise we're going to get.
With our human minds, we think practical cause-and-effect. My shoulder hurts, it must be a physical injury. If you come to a Reiki session for a sore shoulder, however, the Spirit World may lovingly point to other causes and other healing modalities... It may very well start with the traditional Usui System of sending Universal Life Force to the affected area. You may feel a tingling sensation, heat or a cool breeze coming from my palms. Know that your body is healing itself. This may be all you need. And it would be perfect for you because this is what you need in this given time for your highest good.
But then again, we may get a glimpse of something more. You may get a pain in your chest and feel like your shoulder wants to cave into your ribs. You may feel a strong emotion -- or I may feel all that for you through the process of Holographic Reiki. So unless you're sleeping already by this time, we discuss the arising feelings and sensations as they come up. We interpret them together with the guidance I receive. In the case of your shoulder, do you feel you are carrying the weight of the world? Do you have many "I should" and "I have to" constantly running in your mind? Do you feel supported and loved by your family and close relationships? Are there blockages? We will work through this together.
I had a client once who felt such a heavy load on her shoulders, it literally felt like a ton of bricks. I could barely remain standing and my breathing hurt. In my mind's eye, I started lifting the bricks one by one until the pressure was gone. Both myself and my client felt lighter and much relieved once it was done!
For an other client, I kept seeing luggage. There were suitcases of all shapes, forms and colours stored in something that looked like an airport. She said this sounded a bit like her house - she was an avid collector and she kept everything. She had boxes and boxes of "stuff". Well, she was doing the same with her emotions and piling one emotional experience over an other without really dealing with them. The luggage symbolized emotional baggage this client needed to work through.
Depending where you are spiritually, I may receive a different type of guidance or set of images and sensations regarding your shoulder. Your Akashic record may open for me to see an injury in your past - in your current incarnation or in a past life. We will work together to heal that wound and to release it and the emotions related to it so you can feel whole and healthy in your current body. Together, we will clear psychic debris and etheric cords linked to this injury.
As for you, you may feel a series of emotions and sensations. Some clients are nervous and twitchy and don't allow themselves to relax - that's OK, that's where they are. Some clients fall asleep -- and snore! Some clients cry or sob heavily. Others laugh. Others talk the whole time. Some are quiet and absorb it all. Some ask questions as we go along, others keep their questions until the end. Some want me to talk them through the session, others prefer a silent session with a debrief at the end. It all depends on you, your preferences and your needs. I'm here to help you feel and be your best by channeling this divine Universal Life Force - how you choose to receive it is up to you.
At the end of the session, I will make sure you feel grounded. You may feel calm and peaceful. You may have a thousand questions to ask. You may feel a bit distressed due to the uniqueness of the experience. Journal your experience. Drink lots of water to flush out your system. Take a bath in epsom and sea salts. Rest. Play. Pray. Do what feels best for you. This is a gift you give yourself.
So it there a "typical" Reiki session? The sessions typically last one hour and can be in person or distant. There is a process followed for the opening and closing prayers. But what happens in between is unique to each person, and unique to each session. I do not control. I allow Divine Love and Light to work through me for the highest good of all involved.
I have never had 2 sessions the same, whether I am the one receiving a session or channelling a session. I rejoice in that fact for it shows me the beauty and creativity of our Divine spark, and the greatness of the Divine Love gently guiding us and showing us exactly what we need in this moment - even if it's not what we had decided it would be. ;)
So then what are we to expect when we receive and give a Reiki session?
It all starts the same way. The room is set up with dimmed lights, a massage table, and perhaps a candle is lit and incense or essential oils are perfuming the space. There is a feeling of calm, peace, Love and trust. You have stepped into a sacred space.
We have a brief conversation regarding the healing intention of the session, and how you are doing in body, mind and spirit. You get comfortable on the massage table, fully clothed, over or under the blanket. Some people don't feel comfortable laying down on the treatment table - that's perfectly fine. You can sit comfortably in a chair, we can sit on the floor, we can remain standing... This is one of these times when it's all about YOU and your healing. You must feel comfortable to be able to relax and receive the healing energy. Let me know what works best for you.
I will ask you if you would like to call in a guardian spirit - these can be animal totems, angels, fairies, dragons, crossed over loved ones... The Spirit World is vast! I bow my head and pray that I may be an instrument of God's Love, Light and Peace; that I may hear, see, feel and even smell what my senses need to pick up to give you the healing you most need at this time, for your highest good. I ask the Lord of Divine Light, my Guardian Spirits, and the Reiki Masters to help me be the best Light I can be.
This is when I typically feel energy rushing through me. My hands start tingling. I feel pulled to the area of your body which needs most healing/alignment/clearing. We have opened that proverbial "box of chocolate" and delight in the surprise we're going to get.
With our human minds, we think practical cause-and-effect. My shoulder hurts, it must be a physical injury. If you come to a Reiki session for a sore shoulder, however, the Spirit World may lovingly point to other causes and other healing modalities... It may very well start with the traditional Usui System of sending Universal Life Force to the affected area. You may feel a tingling sensation, heat or a cool breeze coming from my palms. Know that your body is healing itself. This may be all you need. And it would be perfect for you because this is what you need in this given time for your highest good.
But then again, we may get a glimpse of something more. You may get a pain in your chest and feel like your shoulder wants to cave into your ribs. You may feel a strong emotion -- or I may feel all that for you through the process of Holographic Reiki. So unless you're sleeping already by this time, we discuss the arising feelings and sensations as they come up. We interpret them together with the guidance I receive. In the case of your shoulder, do you feel you are carrying the weight of the world? Do you have many "I should" and "I have to" constantly running in your mind? Do you feel supported and loved by your family and close relationships? Are there blockages? We will work through this together.
I had a client once who felt such a heavy load on her shoulders, it literally felt like a ton of bricks. I could barely remain standing and my breathing hurt. In my mind's eye, I started lifting the bricks one by one until the pressure was gone. Both myself and my client felt lighter and much relieved once it was done!
For an other client, I kept seeing luggage. There were suitcases of all shapes, forms and colours stored in something that looked like an airport. She said this sounded a bit like her house - she was an avid collector and she kept everything. She had boxes and boxes of "stuff". Well, she was doing the same with her emotions and piling one emotional experience over an other without really dealing with them. The luggage symbolized emotional baggage this client needed to work through.
Depending where you are spiritually, I may receive a different type of guidance or set of images and sensations regarding your shoulder. Your Akashic record may open for me to see an injury in your past - in your current incarnation or in a past life. We will work together to heal that wound and to release it and the emotions related to it so you can feel whole and healthy in your current body. Together, we will clear psychic debris and etheric cords linked to this injury.
As for you, you may feel a series of emotions and sensations. Some clients are nervous and twitchy and don't allow themselves to relax - that's OK, that's where they are. Some clients fall asleep -- and snore! Some clients cry or sob heavily. Others laugh. Others talk the whole time. Some are quiet and absorb it all. Some ask questions as we go along, others keep their questions until the end. Some want me to talk them through the session, others prefer a silent session with a debrief at the end. It all depends on you, your preferences and your needs. I'm here to help you feel and be your best by channeling this divine Universal Life Force - how you choose to receive it is up to you.
At the end of the session, I will make sure you feel grounded. You may feel calm and peaceful. You may have a thousand questions to ask. You may feel a bit distressed due to the uniqueness of the experience. Journal your experience. Drink lots of water to flush out your system. Take a bath in epsom and sea salts. Rest. Play. Pray. Do what feels best for you. This is a gift you give yourself.
So it there a "typical" Reiki session? The sessions typically last one hour and can be in person or distant. There is a process followed for the opening and closing prayers. But what happens in between is unique to each person, and unique to each session. I do not control. I allow Divine Love and Light to work through me for the highest good of all involved.
I have never had 2 sessions the same, whether I am the one receiving a session or channelling a session. I rejoice in that fact for it shows me the beauty and creativity of our Divine spark, and the greatness of the Divine Love gently guiding us and showing us exactly what we need in this moment - even if it's not what we had decided it would be. ;)
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