Showing posts with label meditations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meditations. Show all posts
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Yoda
"Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings we are, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land and the ship." Yoda
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mid-Winter Stirrings by Oriah Mountain Dreamer on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 9:31am
Today is Candlemas or Imbolc- literally “in the belly.” It is the celebration of the first stirrings of the fire of life in seeds that will sprout with springtime warmth. Because the seed that stirs deep in the belly of the earth portends new life to come, it is considered a good time for reading oracles, for catching a glimpse of the life that is to come (or, more mundanely, predicting the weather by the actions of the proverbial ground hog.)
I’ve been reading William Bridge’s wonderful book The Way of Transition. Drawing on his experience of the death of his wife, Bridges (a prophetic name for his life’s work re: helping individuals and organizations move through times of transition) offers wisdom on how to move through the three aspects of transition: the ending- the acknowledging and letting go of what is no more; the “neutral space” when what was is no more and what is to come is not yet known (but is eventually sensed as an invisible, indefinable stirring); and the new beginning.
Sometimes Bridges’ “neutral space” doesn’t feel very neutral at all. It can feel like falling through an endless abyss as our sense of who we have been, what dreams we’ve held, and how we’ve functioned on a daily basis no longer fits. This can feel threatening, difficult, frightening and bewildering. Things we once enjoyed no longer hold interest or value for us. We can feel quite lost. And in a culture that loves speed and action, goals and focused attention we can feel like there is something wrong with us.
It has been ten months since my marriage ended. I consider what has ended, what has been let go:
I am no longer someone’s wife.
I do not intimately share my home, my bed, my heart and my dreams with one other daily.
I no longer have a home in the country, nor the furnishings I’d collected over thirty years- my Grandmother’s dining set; the four poster bed I saved for ten years to purchase while sleeping on a futon on the floor; the earthenware dishes I bought for hosting dinners with friends and family. . . . .
I no longer have to find room for all of what I had accumulated over thirty years.
I do not have to shape my day around another’s needs.
I cannot use another’s needs as the reason or excuse for not doing what I say I want or need to do.
I no longer dream of a co-created future with this man.
I am no longer confined in my dreaming to what would speak to or work for us both.
The implicit agreements to play certain roles no longer hold- he as Mr. go-with-the-flow, me as the planner; he as the spender, me as the budgeter ; he as messy, me as neat-freak and many others. I no longer have to hold to the boxes we (largely unconsciously) agreed were mine. I am allowed my own ease and worry, my own frugality and spending, my own spontaneity and planning. (Okay, I'm still pretty consistently a neat-freak.)
There is more of course. Beyond the logistics and agreements of a shared life, an old pattern of being, a belief planted in me at an early age that I had to work hard in every moment, taking care of others to earn my right to be- is made available for letting go. It’s a choice- not a once-and-for-all choice- but a choice that is available to me each day, a practise for one who was trained to be the means to others’ ends.
And, as I let go, I step fully into this time of in-between, of not-knowing, of Imbolc- the place where I feel a stirring of a seed that was planted before any beliefs were learned, a seed that holds the blueprint, the spiritual DNA of a life more true to who and what I am.
So, on this Imbolc, on this feast day of the Goddess Brigit, patron of smith-craft and poetry and midwifery, I light a candle to honour the stirring, and open the dreaming eye to catch a glimpse of colours to come:
a slash of the blood-red vermilion of my own intensity of being, unfettered;
the swirl of the rainbow robe of the story-teller who has secrets to tell;
a movement in the mist- a figure cloaked in blue, headed for the isle of dreams;
bare feet twirling on dark earth, dancing close to the fire;
clear eyes silent, watching, steady in their gaze, mirroring a turquoise sea;
yellow of blazing sun, silver of silent moon;
the brush of an owl’s soft wing on my forehead;
words on a page whispered aloud into the darkness, ripples across still water;
ease and strength in muscle and bone;
a tall silhouette standing in the shadows by the river- maiden, mother, crone carved in one body;
water, dark and foaming, rushing through the gorge between high walls of stone. . . . .
What is stirring in your belly and in the darkness of the earth beneath your feet? What would you honour in lighting a candle? Can you catch a glimpse of movement, a scent of something that foreshadows what is to come that you might till the soil of your life in preparation?
I’ve been reading William Bridge’s wonderful book The Way of Transition. Drawing on his experience of the death of his wife, Bridges (a prophetic name for his life’s work re: helping individuals and organizations move through times of transition) offers wisdom on how to move through the three aspects of transition: the ending- the acknowledging and letting go of what is no more; the “neutral space” when what was is no more and what is to come is not yet known (but is eventually sensed as an invisible, indefinable stirring); and the new beginning.
Sometimes Bridges’ “neutral space” doesn’t feel very neutral at all. It can feel like falling through an endless abyss as our sense of who we have been, what dreams we’ve held, and how we’ve functioned on a daily basis no longer fits. This can feel threatening, difficult, frightening and bewildering. Things we once enjoyed no longer hold interest or value for us. We can feel quite lost. And in a culture that loves speed and action, goals and focused attention we can feel like there is something wrong with us.
It has been ten months since my marriage ended. I consider what has ended, what has been let go:
I am no longer someone’s wife.
I do not intimately share my home, my bed, my heart and my dreams with one other daily.
I no longer have a home in the country, nor the furnishings I’d collected over thirty years- my Grandmother’s dining set; the four poster bed I saved for ten years to purchase while sleeping on a futon on the floor; the earthenware dishes I bought for hosting dinners with friends and family. . . . .
I no longer have to find room for all of what I had accumulated over thirty years.
I do not have to shape my day around another’s needs.
I cannot use another’s needs as the reason or excuse for not doing what I say I want or need to do.
I no longer dream of a co-created future with this man.
I am no longer confined in my dreaming to what would speak to or work for us both.
The implicit agreements to play certain roles no longer hold- he as Mr. go-with-the-flow, me as the planner; he as the spender, me as the budgeter ; he as messy, me as neat-freak and many others. I no longer have to hold to the boxes we (largely unconsciously) agreed were mine. I am allowed my own ease and worry, my own frugality and spending, my own spontaneity and planning. (Okay, I'm still pretty consistently a neat-freak.)
There is more of course. Beyond the logistics and agreements of a shared life, an old pattern of being, a belief planted in me at an early age that I had to work hard in every moment, taking care of others to earn my right to be- is made available for letting go. It’s a choice- not a once-and-for-all choice- but a choice that is available to me each day, a practise for one who was trained to be the means to others’ ends.
And, as I let go, I step fully into this time of in-between, of not-knowing, of Imbolc- the place where I feel a stirring of a seed that was planted before any beliefs were learned, a seed that holds the blueprint, the spiritual DNA of a life more true to who and what I am.
So, on this Imbolc, on this feast day of the Goddess Brigit, patron of smith-craft and poetry and midwifery, I light a candle to honour the stirring, and open the dreaming eye to catch a glimpse of colours to come:
a slash of the blood-red vermilion of my own intensity of being, unfettered;
the swirl of the rainbow robe of the story-teller who has secrets to tell;
a movement in the mist- a figure cloaked in blue, headed for the isle of dreams;
bare feet twirling on dark earth, dancing close to the fire;
clear eyes silent, watching, steady in their gaze, mirroring a turquoise sea;
yellow of blazing sun, silver of silent moon;
the brush of an owl’s soft wing on my forehead;
words on a page whispered aloud into the darkness, ripples across still water;
ease and strength in muscle and bone;
a tall silhouette standing in the shadows by the river- maiden, mother, crone carved in one body;
water, dark and foaming, rushing through the gorge between high walls of stone. . . . .
What is stirring in your belly and in the darkness of the earth beneath your feet? What would you honour in lighting a candle? Can you catch a glimpse of movement, a scent of something that foreshadows what is to come that you might till the soil of your life in preparation?
Friday, October 1, 2010
In Blackwater Woods
Last lines of
Mary Oliver's poem "In Blackwater Woods":
Mary Oliver's poem "In Blackwater Woods":
To live in this world you must be able to do three things:...
to love what is mortal;
to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends upon it,
and, when the time comes to let it go,
...to let it go.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
THERE'S A HOLE IN YOUR BUCKET
THERE'S A HOLE IN YOUR BUCKET
Well, dear Liza it’s true. It's Sara here. I've noticed an interesting pattern with my clients recently. They’re doing all the “right” things to refuel their tanks…they’re getting massages, creating time for connection with their families and friends, they're taking white space, but alas, they’re still feeling drained. This is a problem.
Last week, one of my clients casually mentioned she had a leak in her oil tank of her car. She kept putting oil in, and then a day or two later, she would need more. Because I’m a big fan of the humor of the Universe, we explored how this “leak” might be a mirror for what’s going on with her energy. After a short while, she realized she worked very hard at putting energy in her life, but because of a few energetic “leaks”, she never stayed full very long. Maybe you can relate?
Here are common ways we all tend to “leak” energy:
In the “Easy Tools” section below there are three tools you can use right away to help plug up your energetic leaks. Also, be sure to check out the “Upcoming Events” section to details on Sara’s new class “Energy 101”.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ENERGY 101: Discover a New Experience of Life
**Tuesday, August 3rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm, Seattle, WA**
We’re all made of energy, yet we forget to consider the power of energy in our day-to-day lives. This interactive, 2-hour workshop may be for you if you’ve ever:
TURNING ON YOUR FEMININE POWER
**Eight Weeks starting September 20 or 21 – Live in Seattle or via teleconference with Michele**
If you’ve been yearning to learn more about your feminine (and masculine) power, this is the program! Depleted? Feeling less fun? Wanting more satisfaction in your work, your relationships, and your me time (what me time?!?)? In eight weeks, you’ll get the training, the community support, and just the right nudges to integrate amazing changes in your life. This is the pre-launch announcement, just for our e-zine subscribers, so if you want to know more, send an e-mail to earlybird@workingwithpower.com and you’ll get advance notice when this program opens for registration, plus a $20-off discount code, good even for the early-bird rate.
THE ELEMENTS OF FEMININE POWER RETREAT
**October 15-17, 2010 – Alderbrook Resort, Hood Canal, WA**
After our amazing retreat in April, we knew immediately we wanted to offer a fall retreat. So, mark your calendars ladies because this is an event you don’t want to miss.
The retreat is an amazing weekend at Alderbrook Resort and Spa near Hood Canal, WA where we guide you ever-so-gently through how to succeed at work and life without those nasty side effects like stress, anxiety, pressure, perfectionism and well, you name it! We dive into the how to integrate our “yin” skills or as we call them, the six elements of Feminine Power with your already well-developed “yang” or Masculine skills. Who knew that using BOTH sets of skills at life and work would make things so much easier? Oh, did we mention that it includes a spa treatment of your choice, amazing food, fantastic women and cool gifts throughout the weekend? Ninety-five percent of our participants tell us the weekend was life changing...so much so that participants come back 2, 3 and 4 times.
The retreat is set for October 15-17, 2010. The retreat - and the transformation - begin when you register, so why not put the stake in the
ground for yourself sooner rather than later? You know you want it...and we want it FOR you! If you want to talk through how we can make this happen or have more questions, just call us and we’d love to talk. Call 206-686-3670.
Click here to learn more, register and read what past participants have said about this amazing experience.
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EASY TOOLS TO GAIN MORE ENERGY
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The following tools have helped us and our clients gain energy almost immediately. Please e-mail us and let us know your questions and experiences with them.
TOOL #1: NOTICE WHERE YOUR ENERGY GETS ZAPPED
The first step to reclaiming your energy is to notice where you’re losing it. Take a look at your life and notice where you’re feeling most drained. Is it when you’re with a certain friend or co-worker? Is it when you walk in the door to your messy house? Some of your leaks may be visible to you and some may not. If you can’t identify them yourself, ask someone you trust to help you. You’d be surprised at how much your friends know about your energetic leaks. You may not like their answers, but be curious about what they’re telling you.
TOOL #2: MIND YOUR BEESWAX
When you find yourself worrying about something that’s not within your control, (or none of your beeswax) then turn your attention elsewhere. Focus on what you DO want. Ask yourself “What do I need right now?” and give yourself that. Focus your energy on what you can control. Also, check out the book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks. He talks about worry and simply reading this book will help transform your energy.
TOOL #3: GET MORE IMPULSIVE
We know you. You are a smart cookie. You think through all of your options before making a decision. You choose your words carefully. You take calculated steps forward. But, dang that can be exhausting! Try loosening up a bit. Your intuition won’t steer you wrong. Blurt more. Take action when you get a “hunch”. Pick something based on your gut or heart’s desire rather than your logic. You might just be amazed at how much energy you could harness by following your intuition.
May this article help you gain more energy today and everyday by plugging up the “leaks” in your life. Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Warmly,
Sara and Michele
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Well, dear Liza it’s true. It's Sara here. I've noticed an interesting pattern with my clients recently. They’re doing all the “right” things to refuel their tanks…they’re getting massages, creating time for connection with their families and friends, they're taking white space, but alas, they’re still feeling drained. This is a problem.
Last week, one of my clients casually mentioned she had a leak in her oil tank of her car. She kept putting oil in, and then a day or two later, she would need more. Because I’m a big fan of the humor of the Universe, we explored how this “leak” might be a mirror for what’s going on with her energy. After a short while, she realized she worked very hard at putting energy in her life, but because of a few energetic “leaks”, she never stayed full very long. Maybe you can relate?
Here are common ways we all tend to “leak” energy:
1. Worrying: We worry about things we can’t control. The next review, the deadline, our kids’ future, the planet. You name it, we worry about it. Worry does nothing but churn through energy. I’m all for utilizing energy if you get something in return, but worry won’t ever produce anything other than exhaustion (and more worry)!
2. Carrying Undue Burden: Here’s a quick way to drain yourself: take responsibility for something that’s not yours to do, over-provide for someone else (think about your employees or children) or stay in a relationship that’s not reciprocal. Every time we carry a load that’s not ours, we leak our precious energy.
3. Not Following Your Knowing: Have you ever had a hunch about something, ignored it and went with something “more logical”? Our intuition is always trying to get our attention. Sometimes it through our sensations, our dreams, or thoughts. Every time you step over what you “know”, it drains your energy.
So many of our clients are committed to transforming their lives and we love them for it. But transformation takes a lot of energy. If we can’t plug up the energetic leaks, then all the “refueling” in the world won’t be effective and we won't get to our destination. In the “Easy Tools” section below there are three tools you can use right away to help plug up your energetic leaks. Also, be sure to check out the “Upcoming Events” section to details on Sara’s new class “Energy 101”.
***********************************************************
UPCOMING EVENTS
***********************************************************
ENERGY 101: Discover a New Experience of Life
**Tuesday, August 3rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm, Seattle, WA**
We’re all made of energy, yet we forget to consider the power of energy in our day-to-day lives. This interactive, 2-hour workshop may be for you if you’ve ever:
- Felt drained or cranky after spending time with someone close to you
- Walked into a room and noticed that you suddenly felt different
- Sensed what someone was feeling or thinking without them telling you
- Felt inexplicably energized after a short conversation with someone you just met
- Noticed your intuition is, at times easier to access
- Harness your energy and use it more efficiently
- Sense and read your own energetic field
- Protect yourself from people that make you feel drained
- Fine tune your energetic antenna to make better decisions and help others
TURNING ON YOUR FEMININE POWER
**Eight Weeks starting September 20 or 21 – Live in Seattle or via teleconference with Michele**
If you’ve been yearning to learn more about your feminine (and masculine) power, this is the program! Depleted? Feeling less fun? Wanting more satisfaction in your work, your relationships, and your me time (what me time?!?)? In eight weeks, you’ll get the training, the community support, and just the right nudges to integrate amazing changes in your life. This is the pre-launch announcement, just for our e-zine subscribers, so if you want to know more, send an e-mail to earlybird@workingwithpower.com and you’ll get advance notice when this program opens for registration, plus a $20-off discount code, good even for the early-bird rate.
THE ELEMENTS OF FEMININE POWER RETREAT
**October 15-17, 2010 – Alderbrook Resort, Hood Canal, WA**
After our amazing retreat in April, we knew immediately we wanted to offer a fall retreat. So, mark your calendars ladies because this is an event you don’t want to miss.
The retreat is an amazing weekend at Alderbrook Resort and Spa near Hood Canal, WA where we guide you ever-so-gently through how to succeed at work and life without those nasty side effects like stress, anxiety, pressure, perfectionism and well, you name it! We dive into the how to integrate our “yin” skills or as we call them, the six elements of Feminine Power with your already well-developed “yang” or Masculine skills. Who knew that using BOTH sets of skills at life and work would make things so much easier? Oh, did we mention that it includes a spa treatment of your choice, amazing food, fantastic women and cool gifts throughout the weekend? Ninety-five percent of our participants tell us the weekend was life changing...so much so that participants come back 2, 3 and 4 times.
The retreat is set for October 15-17, 2010. The retreat - and the transformation - begin when you register, so why not put the stake in the
ground for yourself sooner rather than later? You know you want it...and we want it FOR you! If you want to talk through how we can make this happen or have more questions, just call us and we’d love to talk. Call 206-686-3670.
Click here to learn more, register and read what past participants have said about this amazing experience.
******************************************************
EASY TOOLS TO GAIN MORE ENERGY
******************************************************
The following tools have helped us and our clients gain energy almost immediately. Please e-mail us and let us know your questions and experiences with them.
TOOL #1: NOTICE WHERE YOUR ENERGY GETS ZAPPED
The first step to reclaiming your energy is to notice where you’re losing it. Take a look at your life and notice where you’re feeling most drained. Is it when you’re with a certain friend or co-worker? Is it when you walk in the door to your messy house? Some of your leaks may be visible to you and some may not. If you can’t identify them yourself, ask someone you trust to help you. You’d be surprised at how much your friends know about your energetic leaks. You may not like their answers, but be curious about what they’re telling you.
TOOL #2: MIND YOUR BEESWAX
When you find yourself worrying about something that’s not within your control, (or none of your beeswax) then turn your attention elsewhere. Focus on what you DO want. Ask yourself “What do I need right now?” and give yourself that. Focus your energy on what you can control. Also, check out the book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks. He talks about worry and simply reading this book will help transform your energy.
TOOL #3: GET MORE IMPULSIVE
We know you. You are a smart cookie. You think through all of your options before making a decision. You choose your words carefully. You take calculated steps forward. But, dang that can be exhausting! Try loosening up a bit. Your intuition won’t steer you wrong. Blurt more. Take action when you get a “hunch”. Pick something based on your gut or heart’s desire rather than your logic. You might just be amazed at how much energy you could harness by following your intuition.
May this article help you gain more energy today and everyday by plugging up the “leaks” in your life. Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Warmly,
Sara and Michele
==============================================
About the Working With Power Ezine and Your Subscription
==============================================
© 2010 Working with Power, LLC. All rights reserved. Feel free to forward or re-publish, with the following copyright and contact information attached:
"By Sara Harvey Yao, MA and Michele Lisenbury Christensen , MA , PCC. Please visit http://www.workingwithpower.com to read more about the 12 Elements of Power, and to receive your special report, "Refueling Mid-Flight"
You are subscribed as: perkysmilesinOH@yahoo.com
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Study
A rush of spiritual energy could be triggered by a memory, or a dream or vision, or perhaps a meditation. As a result, you might want to jot your experiences down quickly so you won't forget them. Try not to dwell on it too much - this is not the time to be reclusive! The process won't stop
- the insights should continue to come. Keep up your studies and meditation, and you'll go on growing indefinitely.
- the insights should continue to come. Keep up your studies and meditation, and you'll go on growing indefinitely.
Monday, May 31, 2010
50,000 Daffodils
an Anonymous story sent in by a reader
Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come tosee the daffodils before they are over." I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead "I will come next Tuesday", I promised a little reluctantly on her third call.
Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and reluctantly I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn's house I was welcomed by the joyful sounds of happy children. I delightedly hugged and greeted my grandchildren.
"Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! The road is invisible in these clouds and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and these children that I want to see badly enough to drive another inch!" My daughter smiled calmly and said, "We drive in this all the time, Mother." "Well, you won't get me
back on the road until it clears, and then I'm heading for home!" I assured her.
"But first we're going to see the daffodils. It's just a few blocks," Carolyn said. "I'll drive. I'm used to this." "Carolyn," I said sternly, "please turn around." "It's all right, Mother, I promise. You will never
forgive yourself if you miss this experience."
After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand lettered sign with an arrow that read, "Daffodil Garden." We got out of the car, each ook a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, as we turned a corner, I looked up and gasped. Before me lay the most glorious sight.
It looked as though someone had taken a great vat of gold and poured it over the mountain peak and its surrounding slopes. The flowers were planted in majestic, swirling patterns, great ribbons and swaths of deep orange, creamy white, lemon yellow, salmon pink, and saffron and butter yellow.
Each different-colored variety was planted in large groups so that it swirled and flowed like its own river with its own unique hue. There were five acres of flowers.
"Who did this?" I asked Carolyn. "Just one woman," Carolyn answered. "She lives on the property. That's her home." Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house, small and modestly sitting in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house.
On the patio, we saw a poster. "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking", was the headline. The first answer was a simple one. "50,000 bulbs," it read. The second answer was, "One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet, and one brain." The third answer was, "Began in 1958."
For me, that moment was a life-changing experience. I thought of this woman whom I had never met, who, more than forty years before, had begun, one bulb at a time, to bring her vision of beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop. Planting one bulb at a time, year after year, this unknown
woman had forever changed the world in which she lived. One day at a time, she had created something of extraordinary magnificence, beauty, and inspiration. The principle her daffodil garden taught is one of the greatest principles of celebration.
That is, learning to move toward our goals and desires one step at a time--often just one baby-step at time--and learning to love the doing, learning to use the accumulation of time. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort, we too will find we can accomplish magnificent things. We can change the world ...
"It makes me sad in a way," I admitted to Carolyn. "What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal thirty-five or forty years ago and had worked away at it 'one bulb at a time' through all those years? Just think what I might have been able to achieve!"
My daughter summed up the message of the day in her usual direct way. "Start tomorrow," she said. She was right. It's so pointless to think of the lost hours of yesterdays. The way to make learning a lesson of celebration instead of a cause for regret is to only ask, "How can I put this to use today?" Use the Daffodil Principle. Stop waiting.....
· Until your car or home is paid off
· Until you get a new car or home
· Until your kids leave the house
· Until you go back to school
· Until you finish school
· Until you clean the house
· Until you organize the garage
· Until you clean off your desk
· Until you lose 10 lbs.
· Until you gain 10 lbs.
· Until you get married
· Until you get a divorce
· Until you have kids
· Until the kids go to school
· Until you retire
· Until summer
· Until spring
· Until winter
· Until fall
· Until you die...
There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So work like you don't need money. Love like you've never been hurt, and, Dance like no one's watching.
Wishing you a beautiful, daffodil day! Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Change your mood...
The Not-Quiet-So-Daily Dollop
Give yourself a mood shifting boost by changing your posture. Relax your shoulders, then lengthen your neck gently, and soften the area around your heart.
Look up slightly.
Feel your whole spine slip into alignment as you become aware of your bones and the spaces between your bones.
Gently pull in your stomach muscles to support your lower back and pelvis (but try not to arch your back).
Breathe.
Imagine that there’s a lovely beam of light shining from the top of your head down to your feet if you’re standing or to your tailbone if you‘re sitting, and let the light flow up and down your spine, nourishing you.
There is a reason we sit up straight when we pay attention or meditate or concentrate -- the energy flows and our mood improves.
Next time you find yourself slouching, lovingly, mindfully stretch to into grace and you feel better -- instantly.
Today's Intention: Using my perfectly miraculous body to remind me there are always possibilities, there is always life beckoning to me.
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