Year: 2012

 

Being a fan of transformation, I love the fall. Even though I live in the desert where signs of autumn are subtle, there’s still an energetic force encouraging the release of all that’s no longer needed. It’s hard for us to let go of what’s familiar because the experience of transformation is the same for all living things – trees and humans alike. There is always a void before new life emerges and most of us don’t like the feeling of being in between the old and the new. It is unfamiliar and often uncomfortable. The rewards are great though, because with time, new life rushes in and makes us feel alive and vital.

Let the energy of fall support you in letting go of what you no longer want or need knowing that life will slowly but surely fill you up from the inside and make you new again.

Normally you’d hear me say something like, “Be Spiritual,” but today is different.  I just learned that my best guy friend from high school, Rodney, passed away. Too young…Too soon. In honor of him, I’d like to remind us all to enjoy our humanness. We don’t get to be in these bodies forever so just for today savor every bite of food, look at your loved ones with your whole heart and smell the fragrance of the trees and plants as you walk by. Life is fleeting and precious.

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In my quest for the perfect free spirit image, I stumbled upon a beautiful and talented free spirit! Her name is Shannon. Shannon is a life coach and and artist. I’m particularly exchited about an e-course she’s offering this September on living from the inside out. It’s 5 weeks long and super affordable! (79.00) This is some of what she’ll be offering:

• daily writing, art and creative play exercises
• journaling tips and techniques
• weekly audio guided meditations
• weekly yoga tips and breath work
• weekly LIVE journal jam sessions
• online access to a private e-course blog
• online membership to a private, ongoing community of life explorers (from all over the world)
• personal life coaching
• creative inspiration

Her website is beautiful too… Love her! http://www.afreespiritlife.com/free-spirit-learning/inside-out/

 

I’m no stranger to obsessive thinking. It runs in my family and is something that I have to be careful to avoid. A few days ago, I fell into one of those mental whirlpools and was struggling to get out. I decided to surrender and consciously give my problem over to Life/God or whatever you want to call the organizing force of the universe. The energy swirling around my head dropped down into my belly and I felt a sense of integration. It occurred to me that the power of surrender is in the peace of integration. It is a choice to move from being scattered to whole. Being whole and at peace, we are able to easily receive the solution as soon as it’s baked and ready to be digested!

 

A  couple of days ago my daughter graduated from 8^th grade. The ceremony was sacred in that the 7^th graders introduced the 8^th graders who then gave a short speech about what they’d learned thus far. One insightful young lady, whom I’ll call Starshine, compared life to a kaleidoscope. She said that every moment is like a snapshot of vibrant colors shining through a unique design. She went on to say that if you don’t breathe it in right then, it will be gone forever.  For in the very next moment, the image will shift again. These words of wisdom took my breath away as I realized how fleeting life really is.

Dedicated to DPH. Thank you for all the vibrant moments.

 

It recently occurred to me that it is impossible to get bothered by petty things if your mind is open. We typically think of an open mind as being accepting of other’s differences, which is true. But it is so much more than that. Right now, focus on expanding your mind so that it extends beyond your physical body. Try to get the feeling of actually extending your energy field outside the confines of your body, with a specific focus on the energy that usually resides in your head. With your energy extended, try to think about something that usually bothers you. If you are able to do so, you’ll notice that your mental energy had to contract to get that petty or specific. But an “open” or expanded mind and a narrow mind cannot exist at the same time!

When we keep our mental energy expanded, we are connected to our real selves, but when we contract our minds in judgement, we identify with the ego. It’s an interesting exercise and liberating too! Who wants to be petty and judgemental? Most people would rather feel connected to others and rise above small mindedness. Expanding your mind, elevates you to another vibrational reality – the one in which we are all connected and small things don’t matter.

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The other day in yoga, the teacher announced that one of the students in our class had lost 50 pounds. Bravo! As we all know, that’s no easy task. And I was almost brought to tears when a woman I love and respect shared that she’s lost 25 pounds since reading The Energy Cure!

All this has me thinking about the psychology of weight loss. There are certain mental/emotional patterns that cause us to hold on to weight. The good news is that once we change these patterns, it is much easier to lose weight. Here are the three top patterns that cause people to hold on to weight and how to transform them:

1. Over-Giving: Working too much, socializing too much, being the “good friend,” listening to others complain – are all symptoms of over-giving. Make sure you’re not giving more energy than you can manufacture in that spirit/mind/body of yours. Set boundaries. Say no. Do only what you are inspired to do. Doing something for someone else out of obligation is a huge energy drain.

2. Harboring Resentments: Whatever you do, don’t let little resentments accumulate. They are very sticky and these sticky emotions attract calories. If we hold on to anything emotional, we need to somehow feed it. Look at every single resentment that comes up in your mind and either forgive or talk to someone about it. Nothing is meant to stick, we are spiritual vessels that are meant to be clear and POWA-FULL!

3. Need for Approval: Live by the saying, “What you think of me is none of my business.” The need for approval is the need for external attention and energy. This indicates a vortex in your emotional landscape that pulls energy in rather than allowing it to flow outward as it is designed to do. Sucking approval, affection, attention and validation from others can be replaced with giving approval, affection, attention and validation to yourself.

These three psychological steps will allow you to release extra weight, feel happier and shine bright like the sun, providing warmth and nourishment to those around you without even trying!

God Speed.

By the way, my new ebook – Detox Lifestyle Diet – is about to be released. Will keep you posted!