Do not assume to know who is spiritual and who isn't. It isn't about what diet they eat, who does or doesn't yells at their kids, what they do for a living, how they choose to express their faith, whether they have a belief system or not, what sort of books they read, what television shows they watch, what they choose to do with their free time, how they express emotions, etc. It is all about how they connect to life deep within their souls, whether it's to a god, nature, or whatever gives them meaning that is felt rather than articulated.
Too many times, those in the spiritual communities can be just as judgmental (if not more) as those in organized religions which are accused of being judgmental. If you eat meat, you must not be that spiritually advanced. If you serve in the military, you're an evil war monger. If you watch Dancing with the Stars on TV, you're just dumbing down your brain and stifling your spirit. If you shout out in anger, you're closed off to Spirit. If you don't recycle your soda can, you're selfish and don't care about future generations.
Spirituality is not a one size fits all. It is very unique to each individual. It's just something they are. All these books, movies, and words from public speakers on spiritual subjects are only tools to help one decide how they will choose to express themselves and live their lives, but it is not a gauge on what someone's spiritual level or "advancement" is. Everyone already is "spirit". So why would others believe that they are somehow superior or separate from those who participate in our world in a different way? How are you to know what someone truly feels deep within their core? Are you an expert on how spiritual a person is simply because he or she has not voiced feelings so personal that it's sacred to them or it's so grand they cannot find the words to express it? Do you insist on immediate perfection without allowing others to grow and change as they move through life?
Spirituality cannot be contained in a box and it cannot be truly defined. It cannot be summed up by experiences. It just is. When someone passes from this world, they don't return back to who they truly are, as they never left to begin with. They have let go of everything they are not. See others as the same spark as you, which is already perfect and whole, rather than by their experiences or how they choose to play a role in this life.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Sensitivity
The purpose of your sensitivity is to bring balance to the world. It was not meant to keep you from living a full and creative life, nor was it meant for you to use it to keep yourself a victim or see yourself as separate from others. Learning to channel it in a way to uplift yourself and others, and increase the quality of your experience, is key.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Bridges
Think all bridges have been burnt? Think again. There is no law, spiritual or physical, that says you can't build another one. This time, be thoughtful in your construction. Build upon solid ground with love in your heart and intent. If there is a block or barricade at the end of the bridge preventing you from entering the other side once finished, wait. There will come a time when the block will either crumble or be removed, allowing you---or those who follow you to finish what you started---to cross over.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Get Back to Your Truth
You are NOT DAMAGED, BROKEN, WOUNDED, UNWORTHY, UNLOVABLE, FRAGMENTED, INCAPABLE, INADEQUATE, and UNWANTED (do I have your attention now? Good!). You have ALLOWED your experiences to define you and have identified yourself as such. Live your soul, not your role.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Turn that Light Back Up and Make it BRIGHT!
If you always continue to dim your light or downgrade yourself for others and your own ego's voice, how will you ever live to your full potential? How will you ever know exactly what you're capable of? The only person or thing that limits you IS YOU.
There are always going to be people who are unhappy for you and jealous because you are an example of why there really aren't any excuses for not living their own dreams. People like excuses. Excuses are reasons that seem to prove why something cannot or should not be done. Rather than take their words or actions personally, just keep moving forward because one day you'll inspire someone whose own joy will sound 1000 times louder than all the nay-saying voices put together.
There are always going to be people who are living, breathing broken records. They repeat the same stories over and over again (sometimes with a change of characters and scenery, but always the same old theme), keeping themselves victims, always complaining, always seeing the worst, always looking for outside rescue. They may not enjoy seeing your inner light and watching you take charge of your own life because that's a reminder that it takes action and work...and most of all, taking personal responsibility for their own lives. They're reminded that it's not impossible despite all the excuses they've been coming up with. But "oooooohhhhhh, that's too hard! Who wants to have to actually be proactive and do all that work?" And they resent you not because they really hate you, but because you don't fit in with their script they've been creating their entire lives. Sort of like filming a movie for Romeo and Juliet and here you come in acting out the script for Shrek. It just doesn't fit in with the anguished drama now does it? One of these days, you might actually inspire someone to toss out their script or book and began a new book with the first chapter being the first step in taking back their lives. You may never know it if you've moved on long ago, but somehow, someday, a feeling will overcome you that will be one of peace and resolution.
There are always going to be passive-aggressive people who say snide things as a "joke", or complain with a "ha ha" attached when you talk about something good happening to you, or express exasperation in what you share (such as "Gee, must be nice! Some of us actually have to work! LOL!"). Again, don't take these things to heart and change how you talk and share, change what you post (I've been so guilty of this one in the past...I discovered that I was holding back on sharing some things on my other Facebook account because there's always one person who is going to make a sarcastic or judgmental comment, or be a Debbie Downer), or lessen your experiences lest someone think you're acting better than others or more entitled. My gosh! CELEBRATE YOURSELF, PEOPLE! Don't hold yourself back! After all, why experience the wonderful things if you can't embrace them and celebrate them with gratitude and wishes for more experiences like them? Why can't you share great news with total freedom to express your joy? Others can either invite themselves to your party to *happy dance* or not. It's up to them. But those who don't are going to be missing out on a good time. ;)
Look at it this way. Where do you want to be in this moment? Do you want to put all your energy into dimming your light and stepping down to join others at the level of moaning all the time that life isn't fair, that good things only happen to the rich people, etc.? Or do you want to be already be miles down your path living your life and discovering your fullest potential of all that you are capable of along, with other people who have seen your light and would love to join you as well? It's always a choice. Even if you can't physically remove yourself from those who wish to hold you back so they can prove themselves right in their own stories, you can move miles ahead in mind and spirit. As they once again say something that could possibly deflate the joy and pride you're feeling in a moment, simply say compassionately, "That's a shame (or I'm sorry) you feel that way." And just leave it at that without feeding the fire or drama, even if your response makes them even madder in the moment because you didn't say your lines right in their scripts, like a director throwing a temper tantrum over an uncooperative actor. Continue to move forward in the best way you know how, knowing that you are worthy of being all that you can be.
There are always going to be people who are unhappy for you and jealous because you are an example of why there really aren't any excuses for not living their own dreams. People like excuses. Excuses are reasons that seem to prove why something cannot or should not be done. Rather than take their words or actions personally, just keep moving forward because one day you'll inspire someone whose own joy will sound 1000 times louder than all the nay-saying voices put together.
There are always going to be people who are living, breathing broken records. They repeat the same stories over and over again (sometimes with a change of characters and scenery, but always the same old theme), keeping themselves victims, always complaining, always seeing the worst, always looking for outside rescue. They may not enjoy seeing your inner light and watching you take charge of your own life because that's a reminder that it takes action and work...and most of all, taking personal responsibility for their own lives. They're reminded that it's not impossible despite all the excuses they've been coming up with. But "oooooohhhhhh, that's too hard! Who wants to have to actually be proactive and do all that work?" And they resent you not because they really hate you, but because you don't fit in with their script they've been creating their entire lives. Sort of like filming a movie for Romeo and Juliet and here you come in acting out the script for Shrek. It just doesn't fit in with the anguished drama now does it? One of these days, you might actually inspire someone to toss out their script or book and began a new book with the first chapter being the first step in taking back their lives. You may never know it if you've moved on long ago, but somehow, someday, a feeling will overcome you that will be one of peace and resolution.
There are always going to be passive-aggressive people who say snide things as a "joke", or complain with a "ha ha" attached when you talk about something good happening to you, or express exasperation in what you share (such as "Gee, must be nice! Some of us actually have to work! LOL!"). Again, don't take these things to heart and change how you talk and share, change what you post (I've been so guilty of this one in the past...I discovered that I was holding back on sharing some things on my other Facebook account because there's always one person who is going to make a sarcastic or judgmental comment, or be a Debbie Downer), or lessen your experiences lest someone think you're acting better than others or more entitled. My gosh! CELEBRATE YOURSELF, PEOPLE! Don't hold yourself back! After all, why experience the wonderful things if you can't embrace them and celebrate them with gratitude and wishes for more experiences like them? Why can't you share great news with total freedom to express your joy? Others can either invite themselves to your party to *happy dance* or not. It's up to them. But those who don't are going to be missing out on a good time. ;)
Look at it this way. Where do you want to be in this moment? Do you want to put all your energy into dimming your light and stepping down to join others at the level of moaning all the time that life isn't fair, that good things only happen to the rich people, etc.? Or do you want to be already be miles down your path living your life and discovering your fullest potential of all that you are capable of along, with other people who have seen your light and would love to join you as well? It's always a choice. Even if you can't physically remove yourself from those who wish to hold you back so they can prove themselves right in their own stories, you can move miles ahead in mind and spirit. As they once again say something that could possibly deflate the joy and pride you're feeling in a moment, simply say compassionately, "That's a shame (or I'm sorry) you feel that way." And just leave it at that without feeding the fire or drama, even if your response makes them even madder in the moment because you didn't say your lines right in their scripts, like a director throwing a temper tantrum over an uncooperative actor. Continue to move forward in the best way you know how, knowing that you are worthy of being all that you can be.
My "Place" is Back!
Something I wanted to share that I was reminded of during a message with my friend this morning. In 2002, I began this dream of having a place one day where people could come to get away from the grit of daily life and find quiet within. A place where people could grow and explore their true essences, and not their roles they play in this life. Over the years, this place has become one that will require a huge lottery win (LOL!), but since it's my dream the sky is the limit! I envisioned people driving up this long driveway lined with rose bushes everywhere. Have to have the roses as they've always had a special meaning for me. Plus lots of butterfly attracting flowers such as lantana, which would be perfect for our harsh summer conditions (I saw this place as being in Temecula or in San Diego's North County). As the people would get closer, they would see a large statue in the middle of a circular island filled with more roses. Sometimes this statue is an archangel. Sometimes this statue is of a goddess to represent the creative and loving power within us all, male or female.
Then they would see the building. White with glass windows from top to bottom...an entire front of glass. Inside there's a reception area, where people are greeted with a welcoming smile and they could be directed to where they needed to go. The lobby is filled with soft, comfortable couches and chairs; and lots of plants. Off to the right side as you face the reception area is a small shop filled with books, crystals, and other trinkets. To the right side of that is a small cafe that would specialize in life giving foods. Beyond that would be individual rooms for Reiki practitioners, crystal healers, my readings, yoga, etc. To the left of the reception is an area that takes you to themed private meditation rooms that people can rent for 30 minutes to an hour. The themes would differ per room, but each would be filled with pillows to sit upon, the lighting dimmed for relaxation, and people would have the option of having music or no music depending on how they wish to meditate. Beyond all this in the back would be a huge ball room or auditorium where seminars can be held by guest speakers, churches of all faiths can rent to hold their services if they are without a building of their own, and people can rent out for wedding receptions.
Behind the building are a couple of acres of walled in gardens and expansive lawns for anyone who needs a quiet place of meditation, but do not want to pay for the private meditation rooms. There are fountains, roses galore, benches, huge trees, and private little nooks within manicured bushes for quiet and private contemplation.
And so this place has grown in my mind and I never worried about HOW it would happen. I just knew that eventually it would. I also knew that one day I would turn it over to someone else and move away from the area, since I can take my actual work with me anywhere in the world.
Well, the funny thing is, over a year ago when I decided to get back into readings after walking away from it for a while, I committed myself fully to my purpose. The promise was that I would give all messages and such without holding anything back (little did I know what that would entail or I would have thought harder about it. Ha ha! I had NO clue that part of it was going to mean contacting people about deceased loved ones and not knowing how they felt about what I do, so that was hard for me) and in return, my path would be cleared for my passions in life...which is to eventually write books and travel.
So I committed myself, and got busy going back to all these bunch of services I kept adding over the years. To be honest, it was too much. Too many options, too many people all over the place in trying to find a good fit for them. During stressful times, I tried to go back to my "place" because it always brought me back to center and calm. It was no longer there, however. I tried to concentrate, but I would vaguely see the building and then it would fizzle. I gave up and decided to just let it go. It probably was never meant to be anyway. What made me think that someone like me could ever have a place like that? I've always considered myself the least likely person to ever do work like this in the first place because I've gone into it kicking and screaming half the time and I'm still falling on my face and learning almost daily. Yeah, places like that belong to big wigs like Wayne Dyer, Cheryl Richardson, Eckhart Tolle, Doreen Virtue, Ester and Jerry Hicks, etc....not plain ol' Chris from Menifee (and I don't even like Menifee) who has a hard time keeping up with bills, has nicknamed one of her neighbors Gran Torino, swears up a blue streak at times, growls at people at Target, tell elderly ladies to leave my dog alone when they scare her on our walks, etc. ROFL! Oh, to walk around with the golden aura of peace upon my face and speak eloquently with everyone I meet and have them all want me to come speak to their groups.....ummmmmmm......sure. Not.
Then an amazing thing happened. Yesterday, as you all know, I had a guided epiphany and decision that helped me to change how I did things and how to bring it all back around to my original intention and purpose. Then last night.....my "place" suddenly came back. I could see it clearly as well as the operations of the facility. I knew without a doubt that I was back on track, and it's the most wonderful thing ever. I know things will slow down (due to the bulk of my services being sought after are those of the predictive style rather than the empowering style) and I will most likely be working in the conventional sense for a while, but I am fine with that because I'm being shown the path once again and I can't wait to get to see it in person!
Then they would see the building. White with glass windows from top to bottom...an entire front of glass. Inside there's a reception area, where people are greeted with a welcoming smile and they could be directed to where they needed to go. The lobby is filled with soft, comfortable couches and chairs; and lots of plants. Off to the right side as you face the reception area is a small shop filled with books, crystals, and other trinkets. To the right side of that is a small cafe that would specialize in life giving foods. Beyond that would be individual rooms for Reiki practitioners, crystal healers, my readings, yoga, etc. To the left of the reception is an area that takes you to themed private meditation rooms that people can rent for 30 minutes to an hour. The themes would differ per room, but each would be filled with pillows to sit upon, the lighting dimmed for relaxation, and people would have the option of having music or no music depending on how they wish to meditate. Beyond all this in the back would be a huge ball room or auditorium where seminars can be held by guest speakers, churches of all faiths can rent to hold their services if they are without a building of their own, and people can rent out for wedding receptions.
Behind the building are a couple of acres of walled in gardens and expansive lawns for anyone who needs a quiet place of meditation, but do not want to pay for the private meditation rooms. There are fountains, roses galore, benches, huge trees, and private little nooks within manicured bushes for quiet and private contemplation.
And so this place has grown in my mind and I never worried about HOW it would happen. I just knew that eventually it would. I also knew that one day I would turn it over to someone else and move away from the area, since I can take my actual work with me anywhere in the world.
Well, the funny thing is, over a year ago when I decided to get back into readings after walking away from it for a while, I committed myself fully to my purpose. The promise was that I would give all messages and such without holding anything back (little did I know what that would entail or I would have thought harder about it. Ha ha! I had NO clue that part of it was going to mean contacting people about deceased loved ones and not knowing how they felt about what I do, so that was hard for me) and in return, my path would be cleared for my passions in life...which is to eventually write books and travel.
So I committed myself, and got busy going back to all these bunch of services I kept adding over the years. To be honest, it was too much. Too many options, too many people all over the place in trying to find a good fit for them. During stressful times, I tried to go back to my "place" because it always brought me back to center and calm. It was no longer there, however. I tried to concentrate, but I would vaguely see the building and then it would fizzle. I gave up and decided to just let it go. It probably was never meant to be anyway. What made me think that someone like me could ever have a place like that? I've always considered myself the least likely person to ever do work like this in the first place because I've gone into it kicking and screaming half the time and I'm still falling on my face and learning almost daily. Yeah, places like that belong to big wigs like Wayne Dyer, Cheryl Richardson, Eckhart Tolle, Doreen Virtue, Ester and Jerry Hicks, etc....not plain ol' Chris from Menifee (and I don't even like Menifee) who has a hard time keeping up with bills, has nicknamed one of her neighbors Gran Torino, swears up a blue streak at times, growls at people at Target, tell elderly ladies to leave my dog alone when they scare her on our walks, etc. ROFL! Oh, to walk around with the golden aura of peace upon my face and speak eloquently with everyone I meet and have them all want me to come speak to their groups.....ummmmmmm......sure. Not.
Then an amazing thing happened. Yesterday, as you all know, I had a guided epiphany and decision that helped me to change how I did things and how to bring it all back around to my original intention and purpose. Then last night.....my "place" suddenly came back. I could see it clearly as well as the operations of the facility. I knew without a doubt that I was back on track, and it's the most wonderful thing ever. I know things will slow down (due to the bulk of my services being sought after are those of the predictive style rather than the empowering style) and I will most likely be working in the conventional sense for a while, but I am fine with that because I'm being shown the path once again and I can't wait to get to see it in person!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Winds of Change
I'm so excited! I had a major epiphany today (in a single quiet moment during busy chaos) that had me rethinking of where I was with alignment to my true desires. I realized that no matter how much I try to make it easier to conduct and deliver readings to my clients, it wasn't where my heart was. No matter how much I tried to dress it differently, I was still in a mode of predicting rather than empowering. I was still isolated from the outside world being tied down to my desk with all my card decks.
I talked to my husband tonight and voiced to him (okay...I vented) on how I would be lying to myself if I continued forward with my services as they were as it was not the direction I wanted to go. I am a passionate person, but where did my passion belong? I'm currently looking for conventional work to help my family with finances, but I also knew I am suited for self-employment. I reflected on the 14 years or so that I've been doing this work and realized that it has never sustained me and has never covered my overhead...in other words, I put out more in costs than I make in profit. Where was I going wrong? Why could I not make what I do so well work out in the long run? It's not that my readings suck, according to everyone I have read for across the world. So what as the problem? Then it hit me, I was so off from my purpose of what the very name of my website was...all in order to please others who want to know what the future holds. Many people were so concerned with only what the future outcomes were that they would totally blow off anything else I said. So on the way home this evening, I made the decision to walk away from everything. I would continue my job search and hope someday I would find my passion again and start another business.
Oh, but the powers that be had another idea. As we hit the last stoplight before turning into our neighborhood, a second major epiphany hit me: Change HOW you're doing WHAT you're doing to come back to your original purpose. Before I could ponder on that, I got hit with a vision and answer. All future outcomes depend on us, how we feel about ourselves, and what our beliefs are in this very moment. I clearly saw my personal meditation services and in that split second, I was given the name change to "Empowerment Reading." I then saw myself conducting this sort of reading for people in my local area face to face in their homes and meeting in other places, just using myself rather than lugging around all my card decks and such. How freeing that felt! I suddenly knew that I would be right back on track. If people could become empowered, they wouldn't be so concerned about what might be ahead. They would simply take back responsibility of their lives and take charge of how they would like their outcome to be.
Ooooooooo....I couldn't wait to get home and log into my website sitebuilder to make the changes. I found my joy levels rising as I deleted old services and pages and changed my updates on my home page. As I began building the new page for Empowerment Readings, I felt so calm, centered...and aligned again. I knew the choice was right. It may not make some people happy to get the old readings from me anymore, but there's plenty of other awesome readers out there who will be more than happy to make predictions. If you're coming to me, my purpose is help you find the tools and building blocks to become your very best. And THAT works in perfect harmony with the dream I have. My number one passion has always been and always will be writing. I'd say my intuitive service is a great side passion I can live with. :)
I talked to my husband tonight and voiced to him (okay...I vented) on how I would be lying to myself if I continued forward with my services as they were as it was not the direction I wanted to go. I am a passionate person, but where did my passion belong? I'm currently looking for conventional work to help my family with finances, but I also knew I am suited for self-employment. I reflected on the 14 years or so that I've been doing this work and realized that it has never sustained me and has never covered my overhead...in other words, I put out more in costs than I make in profit. Where was I going wrong? Why could I not make what I do so well work out in the long run? It's not that my readings suck, according to everyone I have read for across the world. So what as the problem? Then it hit me, I was so off from my purpose of what the very name of my website was...all in order to please others who want to know what the future holds. Many people were so concerned with only what the future outcomes were that they would totally blow off anything else I said. So on the way home this evening, I made the decision to walk away from everything. I would continue my job search and hope someday I would find my passion again and start another business.
Oh, but the powers that be had another idea. As we hit the last stoplight before turning into our neighborhood, a second major epiphany hit me: Change HOW you're doing WHAT you're doing to come back to your original purpose. Before I could ponder on that, I got hit with a vision and answer. All future outcomes depend on us, how we feel about ourselves, and what our beliefs are in this very moment. I clearly saw my personal meditation services and in that split second, I was given the name change to "Empowerment Reading." I then saw myself conducting this sort of reading for people in my local area face to face in their homes and meeting in other places, just using myself rather than lugging around all my card decks and such. How freeing that felt! I suddenly knew that I would be right back on track. If people could become empowered, they wouldn't be so concerned about what might be ahead. They would simply take back responsibility of their lives and take charge of how they would like their outcome to be.
Ooooooooo....I couldn't wait to get home and log into my website sitebuilder to make the changes. I found my joy levels rising as I deleted old services and pages and changed my updates on my home page. As I began building the new page for Empowerment Readings, I felt so calm, centered...and aligned again. I knew the choice was right. It may not make some people happy to get the old readings from me anymore, but there's plenty of other awesome readers out there who will be more than happy to make predictions. If you're coming to me, my purpose is help you find the tools and building blocks to become your very best. And THAT works in perfect harmony with the dream I have. My number one passion has always been and always will be writing. I'd say my intuitive service is a great side passion I can live with. :)
Monday, February 13, 2012
Children are Projections of Yourself
This came to me in the shower today (which happens a lot as so many of you know now): Your children come into this world as projections of the best of you...until they are taught and conditioned to be otherwise.
Nothing earthshaking as far as new news, but yet it wouldn't have come through unless it was meant for someone to ponder on. I feel there are some who are too hard on themselves looking back at their choices or at a current crossroads, and fearing that their kids will somehow suffer from decisions made in the past and future.
Look at your children and see your true reflections of innocence and wholeness. If you see something else, then look within and see where you need to create a better belief about yourself and where you need to take better care of yourself. Your kids will follow suit naturally without forcing it. It's the strangest thing how that works, but not a surprise since they look up to us for all their needs and follow our example, learning from us whether it's positive or negative.
If your child is full of awe, wonder, innocence, and joy, remember that you still have that within you as well and you can always reclaim it no matter what you've been through in life. In this case, let your child be your teacher and leader to follow the example of. :)
Nothing earthshaking as far as new news, but yet it wouldn't have come through unless it was meant for someone to ponder on. I feel there are some who are too hard on themselves looking back at their choices or at a current crossroads, and fearing that their kids will somehow suffer from decisions made in the past and future.
Look at your children and see your true reflections of innocence and wholeness. If you see something else, then look within and see where you need to create a better belief about yourself and where you need to take better care of yourself. Your kids will follow suit naturally without forcing it. It's the strangest thing how that works, but not a surprise since they look up to us for all their needs and follow our example, learning from us whether it's positive or negative.
If your child is full of awe, wonder, innocence, and joy, remember that you still have that within you as well and you can always reclaim it no matter what you've been through in life. In this case, let your child be your teacher and leader to follow the example of. :)
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