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My name is Sandrine. Like some of you I am a mother, I have a full time job and enough extra-curricular activities to keep me busy most nights. I had a tough childhood, some tumultuous relationships and like most of you, I try my best to balance professional, personal and spiritual life. What ... Views: 831
You are an energetic being living in an energetic Universe. You have the Source Energy that creates worlds flowing through you. It is your responsibility to be vigilant and guard your energy. It is especially important to use your sacred energy wisely. As you cleanse and raise your energy, you ... Views: 2370
The age-old quest of knowing oneself feels necessary and essential. We think finding out who we are is of upmost importance, and feel incomplete in some way without a story of self. Well, of course we would. The self loves self. It loves the idea of itself. It loves the description and labels. ... Views: 1321
I’ve always wanted to take riding lessons but it wasn’t until quite recently (2 years ago) that I have been able to afford the cost and find a stable within city limits. But riding is so much more than I expected. Learning to be around and properly handle bid animals is a challenge in itself ... Views: 958
Near the end of a busy afternoon, a senior caddie at an exclusive golf club is making his appointed rounds—double-checking that everything is in its proper place—when he wanders into the clubhouse locker room.
Much to his shock he sees an obviously completely exhausted man spread-eagle on ... Views: 1304
Trust is what allows us to believe in ourselves, in others, and in situations. When put into action, it looks like our being confident and knowing that all will be okay no matter what. Liberator of the constraints of our fears and anxiety, from a trusting place, we feel spacious, light, and more ... Views: 3577
(Disclaimer: the way this article is written and structured requires that you read it in its entirety, in order, and to the end. The purpose of this article will not be clear to anyone unless they see the holistic, big picture on the other side ;) )
The most selfish thing you can do is deny ... Views: 1162
How does one discover their true purpose in life?
How do you know that you even have a purpose?
How do you know you’re not just BS-ing yourself?
Of course you have a purpose. You’ve just been conditioned to ignore the internal screaming occurring within yourself, and then label that as ... Views: 1654
In part 1 I explored the definition of confidence via the Oxford dictionary and honed it down to be about belief and feeling. I also highlighted that feelings are pointers to the fact THAT we think and not personal to us. You can catch up with the first episode here
So in part 2 we are ... Views: 1061
True freedom means complete responsibility. This is the natural outcome of the truth that life is a mirror for your consciousness. All forms of victim thinking have some reluctance to taking full responsibility for your life along with the need to blame some person thing or circumstance. In that ... Views: 1456
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou
It all too often seems like we lose commitment the moment a flashier opportunity presents itself. Why are we so often flakey in our ... Views: 1299
I celebrated my birthday this past weekend, so in today’s post, I want to share with you my perspective around this event…
It is funny, because I always feel anxious around my birthday for some strange reason. This time, I could feel it more intensely. It is as if I have a massive amount of ... Views: 1215
Living with no-mind does not mean living as a zombie, or drifting through life in a daze. It means being totally alive with your senses, body, feelings and awareness wide open and awake to this moment’s pulse. It means allowing life to happen through you rather than interfering with that flow ... Views: 1648
PERMANENCE
OUR STORY OF WHO WE ARE
THE ILLUSION
Yesterday opportunities came to visit- opportunities to embrace the ways in which I was introduced to my own assumptions of what would always be? Intellectually, should I be asked-does anything last forever, I would have said no. ... Views: 1117
Today, I want to share with you three amazing eating rituals that you can incorporate into your daily life. When practiced with love, consciousness and intent, they will surely change your relationship to food and your overall outlook towards yourself and all that surrounds you.
In order to ... Views: 1314
You know it is never the same 'feeling'-
When you are going to pick a glass of water for someone
When you are going to pick a glass of water for yourself
When you are going to pick a glass of water in order to obey
When you are going to pick a glass of water under pressure (of your ... Views: 1698
The subject is full of contradictions. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about how we are the creators of our lives and that within us we have all the power to achieve whatever we wish. Such ideas may turn out to be confusing for the person who wants a manual of instructions which shows, in ... Views: 1032
We have a psychological and spiritual need to experience new beginnings because then we can experience two very important states:
1. The state of transcendence
2. The state of redemption
Transcendence helps us lift our awareness above the business-as-usual life that is bound to our sense ... Views: 1034
Worst Word #1: Busy - That word drives me crazy! When people say they are "busy", it typically means they are distracted and all over the place. Activity does not always equal accomplishment. Instead of saying you are busy, say that you are strategic and systematic. You instantly go from busy ... Views: 1764
This week I have had many interactions on email and in conversation with people citing confidence as being their biggest struggle in growing their business. They have either stated:
“I have a lack of confidence”
“I want to feel more confident”
“I just don’t have the confidence I need ... Views: 1420
Recently, I was interviewed for Awaken Radio. We talked about many things, including how to receive messages from your angels, and how you work with the four spiritual gifts of Intuition, Vision, Prophecy and Feeling. But, when I mentioned in passing about Feel - Think - Act; the host stopped in ... Views: 1495
Today I want to share with you a conversation I had with a friend over the weekend…
My friend wanted my advice in regards to some new trendy diets that came up this year, and she was curious to know my opinion about them. Several years ago, I would definitely have had the same questions, as I ... Views: 1277
Many people may ask why I write of "new" women empowerment when, in reality, this is a subject which has already been spoken of a lot and it is even boring to some. Having been born and grown up in a Latin American country, machismo surrounded me like a natural entourage and during its early ... Views: 1122
There is a new, vibrant energy coming in for 2015; can you feel it?
I am very excited for the New Year and have almost been impatient for December to be over with this year. 2014 has been a great year, but I've been feeling lately like I'm ready to take this to the next level of success in my ... Views: 1362
According to the theory of reincarnation, your past life actions have much to do with the state of your love life today.
You know the saying: what goes around, comes around. Our findings show your actions now are likely to come back to you in one of your future lives instead of in this ... Views: 1415
SACRED CEREMONY
Why Bother?
In the 21st century, you might be tempted to say sacred ceremony- why bother? What is so important about sacred ceremony, ancient traditions and the religious traditions of indigenous peoples in a time of space travel, ... Views: 1086
This topic has become very popular since Eckhart Tolle has become so popular with the help of Oprah Winfrey. I have seen psychology articles talk about this. But is it possible that this is what psychology has always been about? Maybe they did not use those words of mindfulness or being in the ... Views: 1463
You have the freedom and power to create with your heart-based feelings and thoughts. New scientific discoveries reveal what timeless wisdom has told us. You are the architect of your own reality. You play a powerful role in the universe. The key to creating your dreams into reality is ... Views: 1567
I think many people have had confusion about what the Kundalini rising is. Many of my students ask me what it is, is it dangerous, how do you know if it has risen etc. Our primary dialogue occurs over Kundalini Yoga.
I took my first Kundalini Yoga class in 2007. Shortly after I became ... Views: 1665
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Oneness - by Kasia Jarosinska (www.spiritualshifts.com)
For years on my spiritual path my teachers, friends and many awakened leaders would speak of a very abstract concept: Oneness. “We are all one…”, “We are all connected…, “The other person is you…”, blah, blah, blah. I got the point and I started to believe that indeed we were equals and not one ... Views: 1538
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Trust - by Kasia Jarosinska (www.spiritualshifts.com)
For many of us, when we find ourselves in dire circumstances we begin to resist the uncomfortable feeling of being disconnected or misaligned. We develop a resistance to ourselves and to the undesirable and often times unbearable experience we are having. Many times, the negative feeling of ... Views: 1424
We, as a society, are being put to a test. We are at a time of our existence as human beings when we must band together or else there is going to be continued destruction that will have more and more personal resonance.
The way we treat one another and the amount of fear – rather than love – ... Views: 1155
It's the time of year when gratitude is all over everyone’s bucket list. How many of your emails have been taken over with reminders to be grateful for all we have? Many companies are even employing our “gracious” holiday spirit to try to bank extra revenue during this shopping-heavy time of ... Views: 1216
Gratitude is not a one-serving meal relegated to Thanksgiving and plates full of yummy traditions and comfort. Gratitude is an all-round accompaniment, perfect for gatherings, holidays, and quiet solitude. Gratitude travels well. It works in all kinds of weather and is never out of season, too ... Views: 1558
There is much research being done around past-life memories and experiences. People undergo past life regressions with trained regression therapists or they have spontaneous memories. Perhaps, they have knowledge or a skill set for which they were not trained or a huge fear without any rational ... Views: 2136
Realisation that there is Nothing Negative about Negative is Realisation.
Self Realisation.
Soul Realisation.
God Realisation.
Rationalisation is an aspect of mind and Intellect.
Realisation that of the Soul.
“The mark of your ignorance is
the depth of your belief in injustice and ... Views: 1450
Today, I want to share with you what I have learned after having spent more than 15 years with all sorts of obsessions and fears around food. It is my biggest wish that you can reflect upon these words and embrace the freedom that you truly deserve. Let me explain...
In the past, in order to ... Views: 1203
"Belief is defined in Webster's Unabridged Third New International Dictionary as a 'conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon………………………… One must therefore take cognitive, behavioral, sensory, motivational, affective, and contextual factors into account ... Views: 1676
Perspective Shifts With Possibility
The Art of Possibility is to see the unseen! This is a unique inner process that is reflected by the magnitude of your creativity. You may already realize that the creative drive is ultimately your life force. It drives authentic expression of the essence ... Views: 1442
Today I want to share with you a post that is very dear to my heart. It is said that challenge can either destroy us or make us grow, and the choice is ours. Dealing with an eating disorder has been one of the most difficult, yet most beautiful things I’ve gone through in my life.
And the same ... Views: 1177
Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey created a 21-Day Meditation Challenge called Creating Abundance, a hot topic in our world of get more, have more, do more. While I am clear that this meditation challenge serves to teach us not about the collection of stuff but rather enlighten us on the power of ... Views: 1142
Are you living the life your soul longs to live? Do you feel a sense of great fulfillment when you look back at your accomplishments? Do you feel excited about your future and what's in store for you?
Many people today live with a level of low-grade anxiety in the background of their lives. ... Views: 1295
Have you ever heard comments such as: “There is no such thing as perfection”. Or how about: “Stop trying to be perfect because you’ll never get there”. Well, I DISAGREE…. And here’s why…
In A Course in Miracles it is said that any split in mind must involve a rejection of part of it, and ... Views: 2082
Your life is a spiritual journey to know your true Self. To live fully, you must discover who-you-really-are. You must get back in touch with your inner power. First, ask yourself these two questions. How strong is your desire? How willing are you to take action? You have enormous power for ... Views: 3517
Intense energies are upon us again as the Autumn Equinox is beginning tonight. The Equinox brings with it the start of another powerful eclipse season. Our planet Pluto is playing an usually big part of this intensity this round and we will be experiencing its influence, no doubt.
So, what ... Views: 1570
Like it or not, if you don't have everything you desire in life, or if you are having trouble reaching your goals, it is a result of self-imposed limitations. The programming you grew up with, or the maze as we call it, has a strong effect on what success you will achieve. Often, you take this ... Views: 1262
The notion of rewriting your soul contract is about eliminating life’s challenges and getting what you want in a snap. We believe it’s impossible to rewrite your soul contract, though you do have free will to respond positively to it.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to suddenly live the life of ... Views: 1907
Questions and Intent
“What in the world are you talking about?!” “Why did you do that?” “How can you act like this?!” These are questions that I have at times asked in frustration, sometimes in my mind, other times vocally. But when I ask these questions, what is my purpose? Most of the ... Views: 1407
In this world where technology has eclipsed our humanity, many of us are looking for a way to operate in our lives that fulfills our spiritual nature. People have tried different religions or disciplines with varying degrees of success or failure. They have taken motivational workshops to ... Views: 2220
Serenity, well-being, feeling OK being you, feeling good in your own skin, not having to second guess your choices, trusting that you will do the right thing, these are but a few of the things we have found while working with people that most folks are striving for.
People say they want ... Views: 1827