First put all your faith and trust in God. I believe that your religion is what connects you to God and that spirituality is the lightening bolt that awakens that experience of God that is self empowering. When I first became initiated I realized that I had a very profound experience. I was feeling particularly despondent at that stage in my life. As my teacher brushed me gently with peacock feathers and placed her foot on my knee I could feel every bit of negativity released. I felt blissful and happy. In fact I could feel and hear an inner release of laughter resonate throughout the universe.
My experiences have been profound and unmistakably due to the Grace of a Master who has led me from a life of pain to one of hope, enthusiasm and energy. As soon as I focus inward I feel energized. Sitting for Meditation is essential in order to clear away all the debris that we end up owning due to our experiences. You will be released from all those burdens and obstacles and your enthusiasm for living will be boundless. Energy comes through taking care of yourself on a regular and structured bases. No hits and misses here. Keep to a strict schedule. Be aware of how much time you need to allot to different tasks, personal care, self care and exercise. Get to bed by 9 pm if you can and be up early to shower and start your day with meditation. Keep a woolen shawl to wrap around you and a pair of cotton sweats to wear. Sit in the same place where your meditations will build energy that will make it easier for you to go into meditation each time.
I promote vegetarian diets and if you haven't already done so please see the movie "Food Inc." It gives a graphic account of factory farming which is not in alignment with spiritual life. With spiritual awakening you develop a respectful and appreciation for the sacredness in all God's creations. Love is the essence of spiritual work and love is not unkind or cruel and does not put money before animals or people. Learn from nature and if you don't already have a love for animals start by looking at movies about animals in the wild, photos and by taking walks in nature. Learn to appreciate the delicate balance of nature as she sustains all of our survival. If there is unkindness within you speak directly to God about it and do the inner work to clear that tendency. Your real essence is Love and as you meditate and pray your real self will shine through.
List the things that you wish to accomplish for the upcoming week and with enthusiasm see yourself achieving your goals. Our inner talk is normally negative until you gain control over the mind, and even then the mind can be intrusive. Remember that the heart is in control of the mind and that the mind can become still. Just by living in your heart you will feel free and energized. Make sure that you exercise each day. Yoga is good for everyone and will help you to develop inner qualities that have been specifically targeted when the pose was conceived. For instance if you feel you lack courage try the warrior pose. I like the mountain pose that grounds your energy with the earth and leaves me feeling steady and firm. Yoga uses many poses taken from direct experiences of watching nature and animals. I read this week that Leonardo DiVinci invented the parachute after watching leaves fall from trees.
I have spoken about core beliefs before which all of us have to face in order to overcome our lack of self awareness. These core beliefs are usually false beliefs before you start the trans formative work of self enquiry and go deeper into meditation. So your conversations with your self will reflect your attachment to your core beliefs. Hence you might believe you are stupid and when you don't do something the way you wanted and thus attribute the outcome to your own stupidity. Just like a gardener whose mission is to keep the weeds out of the flower bed you will have to uproot negative core beliefs and subsequent negative self talk. You are a great being and nothing can destroy your experience of knowing your true self. It takes time and effort and I recommend that you find a Master who can initiate you on the spiritual path. Join a Church or group to support your development. Whatever your religion you will find greater understanding and enthusiasm for the teachings and scriptures. Read spiritual writings by the Great Saints and pray that your life will be directed by God's hands. Put total trust in God and surrender your life to the LORD.
Have enthusiasm for doing your very best through preparing when you have responsibilities to meet. For instance if you have a paper to write spend the necessary time doing the research and meditate first to still the mind which will help you keep focused. Keep your home or room tidy and clean and the energy there will be cleared. If there are things cluttering your space get rid of them if you are not using items. The rule of thumb in feng shui is to discard things that are not useful or that you don't particularly like at least every six months. Things have their own energy and it can affect how you feel. My teacher used to go into peoples rooms and said that the state of their rooms reflected the state of their own inner being. That means that if you are cluttered and disorganized on the outside you are cluttered and disorganized on the inside.
Always keep good company and remember that attitudes are contagious. If you lack enthusiasm for your work or other areas of your life you are likely to adversely affect those around you. Don't expect to do well on the spiritual path and continue to do the same things that have made your life miserable in the first place. I used the word miserable because most of us are at that point when we connect with a Master who takes us on a particular spiritual path. We know that life is just too painful for us to keep living the way we have been accustomed. It's like the last time you want to walk into a brick wall and you get to the point where you decide to look for an alternative way of living. There must be something better than this! Even if our lives are filled with all the goods we ever wanted but if we don't have our hearts flame lightened by a Master life is arid and filled with pain and emptiness. Believe me I know because I have been there and fortunately found my Master who took me though many years of clearing old and opening to new ways of being. You can do it and life will be filled with the powers of enthusiasm and energy.
One guided imagery method I taught last week was to become energize by picturing yourself as a solar panel that is layed open to the light and warm positive energy that radiates for our good from God's universe. Soak up that flow of positive energy into your being and rest in its power. Make the experience of that power a marker for how to uplifted your inner state. Monitor your inner state and when you need to be energized used this technique no matter where you are (and nobody needs to know.)
Practice makes perfect. There is an inner monitoring for blocks and obstacles. Mind what you say to yourself silently inside or out loud. Words are powerful. As the Bible says "In the beginning was the word..." The Sanskrit work is Matrika Shakti and the powerful vibrations from our words and thoughts ripple out to the environment around us and out to the universe. Don't blame yourself if you slip because it is a habit that you have got used to that takes you back to a realm within that feels negative and common place. The more time you spend away from this realm the better you feel and as soon as you catch yourself going back there you will immediately take yourself into the present moment. Remember God constantly or your higher power and Grace will protect and shield your thoughts. Always celebrate your accomplishments and acknowledge how well you have done. There is no such thing as bragging in reality. The fallacy of being selfish if you speak well of yourself is to suppress your emotions and hinder inner freedom. Don't be a prisoner to old habits. Once you recognize their hold over you do the necessary inner work. Express issues that cause you shame openly and they too will loose their power to diminish your inner greatness.
If there are material goods that you need to manifest, read or watch the Secret and learn how to bring all the wealth you need to support you. Never focus on what you don't have. In fact don't even acknowledge that you don't have something, instead spend all your mental imaginings and energy on seeing yourself with what it is you desire. For instance if you need a home and a car. Picture yourself in the car that you desire and how the wheel feels in your hands. Picture yourself driving along familiar roads in your car. With your home see yourself in the home of your dreams and picture the kinds of things you would like to furnish it with. Use glossy magazines and make collages. Create four areas representing the four goals of life. Divide the areas for wealth, health, knowledge and liberation making one or more larger because it is there that you want the most to manifest. If it is wealth make that half the collage and past pictures of money, lucky rainbows and money pots. Use what resonates with your particular feel for that goal. Keep the collage on a wall in your bedroom or living room and think of those things that you wish to come into your life as already being there.
As a Life Coach I encourage you to develop spiritually and all will manifest from there. Don't doubt in your ability to be enthusiastic and energized in your life and attract all the things you wish for.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Nature, Friendships and Love of God and Yourself are the best things in life.
Having led most of my life already I am aware of the fast and constant pace that most people have to keep in order to pack in developmental goals and milestones. From adolescents forward the race is on! Hormones throw us into gear whether ready or not! Academics is a high priority because learning and knowledge are the keys to our future. As women we have a conscious awareness of our biological clock ticking. No time delay or snooze button to put off procreation and finding a suitable mate. Dating is a hot and heavy scene where we have to learn boundaries with the one's we are chemically on fire with and find a way to not hurt the feelings too much on the ones who don't turn us on.
When you feel overwhelmed as you will, don't fall apart or have a melt down as they say these days. Take some lessons from nature. Leonardo DiVinci invented the parachute after noticing how leaves fell from trees. Really you can look to nature to guide you for answers that you are searching for and become an independent thinker because of nature's link with the infinite intelligence that created this world, all that is in it, and the universe. God encourages us to explore and get to know Him through the very creatures and plants that he has created to be our friends and companions. Have you noticed how your mood can be uplifted when you look into the beautiful face of a flower? At my friend's house where I took care of her plants for her while she was on a trip to Africa, I was greeted every morning out on the deck by the pretty little faces of purple flowers not unlike miniature pansies. There were so many of them nodding their delicate heads in the breeze. Bees buzzed from plant to plant and I noticed that they particularly liked the purple colored plants. I had read in an article that described their attraction to purple flowers and that by planting lavender and other purple varieties of plants you are able to support bees whose numbers have been depleted due to the toxic chemicals people use on their gardens, yards and farmland . Another study has found that bees recognize human faces. Bees are in tune with us and we can be in tune with them if we open our hearts to the wonder of our bond with them through all that is scientific and our togetherness as part of the portrait of God's love and beauty. Studies of bees has shown that they can actually learn to recognize our individual faces.
When you have those little breaks in the day disconnect yourself from the electric devises, the pressure of deadlines and watch with open wonder what nature is doing. How do butterflies go about their day? They love to sail in the breeze and circle around me when I am outside. Sometimes they will land on me. One sat on my great toe for the longest time the other day. These are delectable moments to see their delicate wings and sense how curious they are about us. You have to drop the rush and push of life to attract the still and tranquil. As soon as you invade their peaceful and loving vibrations with negative energy they will wing it out of there! I had that experience once when walking in a park in the Bay Area, California. I happened to be on my cell phone with a Middle Eastern male friend who had the tendency toward possessiveness that made him controlling. When I told him that a hummingbird was hovering inches away from me looking directly at my face, he said something derogatory and I could feel the negative force of his energy come through the phone. The bird flew off immediately. I asked him when would he ever learn? I say to people that I am happily single because it is too difficult to deal with other people's stuff.
I did have a close friend who was gay while I was in the Bay Area and helped him through the end stages of congestive heart failure. I believe he was enlightened although he used to show me by using his thumb and index finger squeezed together to show he had an eintzie wientze little bit to go. After he was discharged from ICU having hemorrhaged blood as a result of blood thinners he went home to be cared for by hospice which is what our Teacher had instructed him to do through her liason, a lawyer for the organization. Another young man who happened to live around the corner from my friend's apartment stayed through the night and I took the day shift. The gentleman lawyer called from time to time when I went home to rest telling me that our Teacher had asked him to support us as it is especially difficult physically for those who are present with beings who are spiritually elevated when they die. I felt exhausted for sure, my neck became stiff and I had a headache. In fact all I could do at the time was collapse on the bed and rest as best I could. It was not unusual for me to experience time warps during the time I spent with my Teacher and I felt the same sense then. I will love him forever and my love continues to grow and my gratitude is awakened with fresh thoughts of his presence, stories and just how wonderful he was. We volunteered together everyday in the office of a spiritual mission for prisoners. Before we began he sang prayers in Sanskrit which an ancient Indian language. His voice was robust and his whole countenance exduded an elegant style. I have always felt moved by his power and he taught me not to hold back when engaging in any type of service for the upliftment of other's lives. Our love for our Teacher was great because there is so much Grace in our lives when we aligned ourselves with our Teacher's power through selfless service.
A funny story was told at his memorial that was held in a quaint rose garden on the grounds of our Teachers compound in the Bay Area. The story was presented by the young man who stayed with my friend at night before he died. The audience laughed when they heard how he had been given the name Babu Rao, from our Teacher. As she approached him and spoken to him, giving him the name he responded to her with love and thanks. He then turned to the young man and asked "What did she say?" He wore bilateral hearing aids and they squeeked at times. His love for our teacher was so pure that he seemed to radiate light when I saw photos of him with our Teacher during one of her visits. My friend's mother also had this white light emanating from her being when she was greeted by our Teacher.
The stress in our lives can be neutralized and deflated and nature is a great stress reducer. Pressure can build like in the water hose, until it can cause the tube to rupture. In terms of our bodies that can manifest as serious illnesses that have great impact on our lives emotional and psychological wellbeing. Take care my friends and learn to take periods of rest. You may not be able to take naps because you may not be in a place where that is possible, but if it is they are very good for your health. You will feel recharged afterwards and if you keep to a schedule and avoid stimulants like caffeine your body will get used to being quietened and replenished through napping at the same time every day if possible or whenever you can. You can also use guided imagery to replenish your energy and recharge your enthusiasm and zest. Think of your body as a solar panel that is open to the pure energy of the sun and all the positive energy that is being sent for your good by the universe. Absorb that energy and soak it up into the core of your being. Fill your heart with gratitude for these precious moments to absorb the natural sources of God's power. Remember God or your higher power constantly and like a child with an imaginary friend keep God as your constant friend and companion.
The greatest practice for replenishing body and soul is through meditation. I was taught that one hour of meditation is worth a thousand hours of sleep. Like your mother used to tell you, sit still and be quiet, and that's as simple as it is to meditate. Breath easy and say God's name silently to yourself. Take the focus of your mind to the area of your heart. If your mind chatters let it think of your thought stream like clouds that drift through the sky. You don't put your hands up to stop them because you know that they will be carried away by air currents and winds. Similarly your thoughts will drift away. With practice your mind will still. With repeated meditation you will go into meditation more easily and love will grow as you enter your heart more often and enjoy your own great company.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
When you feel overwhelmed as you will, don't fall apart or have a melt down as they say these days. Take some lessons from nature. Leonardo DiVinci invented the parachute after noticing how leaves fell from trees. Really you can look to nature to guide you for answers that you are searching for and become an independent thinker because of nature's link with the infinite intelligence that created this world, all that is in it, and the universe. God encourages us to explore and get to know Him through the very creatures and plants that he has created to be our friends and companions. Have you noticed how your mood can be uplifted when you look into the beautiful face of a flower? At my friend's house where I took care of her plants for her while she was on a trip to Africa, I was greeted every morning out on the deck by the pretty little faces of purple flowers not unlike miniature pansies. There were so many of them nodding their delicate heads in the breeze. Bees buzzed from plant to plant and I noticed that they particularly liked the purple colored plants. I had read in an article that described their attraction to purple flowers and that by planting lavender and other purple varieties of plants you are able to support bees whose numbers have been depleted due to the toxic chemicals people use on their gardens, yards and farmland . Another study has found that bees recognize human faces. Bees are in tune with us and we can be in tune with them if we open our hearts to the wonder of our bond with them through all that is scientific and our togetherness as part of the portrait of God's love and beauty. Studies of bees has shown that they can actually learn to recognize our individual faces.
When you have those little breaks in the day disconnect yourself from the electric devises, the pressure of deadlines and watch with open wonder what nature is doing. How do butterflies go about their day? They love to sail in the breeze and circle around me when I am outside. Sometimes they will land on me. One sat on my great toe for the longest time the other day. These are delectable moments to see their delicate wings and sense how curious they are about us. You have to drop the rush and push of life to attract the still and tranquil. As soon as you invade their peaceful and loving vibrations with negative energy they will wing it out of there! I had that experience once when walking in a park in the Bay Area, California. I happened to be on my cell phone with a Middle Eastern male friend who had the tendency toward possessiveness that made him controlling. When I told him that a hummingbird was hovering inches away from me looking directly at my face, he said something derogatory and I could feel the negative force of his energy come through the phone. The bird flew off immediately. I asked him when would he ever learn? I say to people that I am happily single because it is too difficult to deal with other people's stuff.
I did have a close friend who was gay while I was in the Bay Area and helped him through the end stages of congestive heart failure. I believe he was enlightened although he used to show me by using his thumb and index finger squeezed together to show he had an eintzie wientze little bit to go. After he was discharged from ICU having hemorrhaged blood as a result of blood thinners he went home to be cared for by hospice which is what our Teacher had instructed him to do through her liason, a lawyer for the organization. Another young man who happened to live around the corner from my friend's apartment stayed through the night and I took the day shift. The gentleman lawyer called from time to time when I went home to rest telling me that our Teacher had asked him to support us as it is especially difficult physically for those who are present with beings who are spiritually elevated when they die. I felt exhausted for sure, my neck became stiff and I had a headache. In fact all I could do at the time was collapse on the bed and rest as best I could. It was not unusual for me to experience time warps during the time I spent with my Teacher and I felt the same sense then. I will love him forever and my love continues to grow and my gratitude is awakened with fresh thoughts of his presence, stories and just how wonderful he was. We volunteered together everyday in the office of a spiritual mission for prisoners. Before we began he sang prayers in Sanskrit which an ancient Indian language. His voice was robust and his whole countenance exduded an elegant style. I have always felt moved by his power and he taught me not to hold back when engaging in any type of service for the upliftment of other's lives. Our love for our Teacher was great because there is so much Grace in our lives when we aligned ourselves with our Teacher's power through selfless service.
A funny story was told at his memorial that was held in a quaint rose garden on the grounds of our Teachers compound in the Bay Area. The story was presented by the young man who stayed with my friend at night before he died. The audience laughed when they heard how he had been given the name Babu Rao, from our Teacher. As she approached him and spoken to him, giving him the name he responded to her with love and thanks. He then turned to the young man and asked "What did she say?" He wore bilateral hearing aids and they squeeked at times. His love for our teacher was so pure that he seemed to radiate light when I saw photos of him with our Teacher during one of her visits. My friend's mother also had this white light emanating from her being when she was greeted by our Teacher.
The stress in our lives can be neutralized and deflated and nature is a great stress reducer. Pressure can build like in the water hose, until it can cause the tube to rupture. In terms of our bodies that can manifest as serious illnesses that have great impact on our lives emotional and psychological wellbeing. Take care my friends and learn to take periods of rest. You may not be able to take naps because you may not be in a place where that is possible, but if it is they are very good for your health. You will feel recharged afterwards and if you keep to a schedule and avoid stimulants like caffeine your body will get used to being quietened and replenished through napping at the same time every day if possible or whenever you can. You can also use guided imagery to replenish your energy and recharge your enthusiasm and zest. Think of your body as a solar panel that is open to the pure energy of the sun and all the positive energy that is being sent for your good by the universe. Absorb that energy and soak it up into the core of your being. Fill your heart with gratitude for these precious moments to absorb the natural sources of God's power. Remember God or your higher power constantly and like a child with an imaginary friend keep God as your constant friend and companion.
The greatest practice for replenishing body and soul is through meditation. I was taught that one hour of meditation is worth a thousand hours of sleep. Like your mother used to tell you, sit still and be quiet, and that's as simple as it is to meditate. Breath easy and say God's name silently to yourself. Take the focus of your mind to the area of your heart. If your mind chatters let it think of your thought stream like clouds that drift through the sky. You don't put your hands up to stop them because you know that they will be carried away by air currents and winds. Similarly your thoughts will drift away. With practice your mind will still. With repeated meditation you will go into meditation more easily and love will grow as you enter your heart more often and enjoy your own great company.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Start where you are - don't fence your self in through inner obstacles.
Somehow it is human nature for us to believe our lives need to be improved in some area such as education or finance and that we cannot start on a course of action because we convince ourselves that the fences are real and allow them to hold us in. Break free of the fences that corral your life into a tight and limited space. Be bold. Be true to yourself and step out into the unknown with confidence. Journal and enquire of yourself what is it that keeps from giving your all to your life. Why do you chose to take the short stick and risk exposing yourself to heights of self discovery and achievement? Only you can do this work nobody else can do it for you. Once you find out what your particular barriers are, you can start to erase and reverse your thinking and experience. Are you afraid of public speaking perhaps which is a common phenomenon because we fear inside that we are going to be ridiculed, not respected or any number of imaginings.
I worked with a young man once who overcame fear of being on stage for his part in a play in front of kids in a new magnet school. We meditated together and everyday at home the young man and his mother made this a regular practice for calming the mind and stilling their inner being. These two results made it possible for him to go in front of an auditorium full of people without fear. He had to experience calm and confidence inside and have a steady mind before he could appreciate what a pleasurable experience sharing his talent was for him. We also used the worrier yoga position that was developed and used by people to tap into that part of our psyche and consciousness that brings out the warrior in us. He literally went from worrier to warrior because of his self effort.
When you identify a part of yourself that doesn't want to participate with you to uplift your life, shine the light into that part of your life and then it will loose its power over you. You are in control of your life and destiny and you can smile at what lies ahead because you can trust yourself to create the right circumstances for your success. If you are afraid of failing school, enroll in school and get a tutor. I have not always got great grades because I believe one of the reasons is that I am an independent thinker. That is not a bad thing but you have to be aware that there will be consequences to seemingly going against the system that you philosophical differences with. For instance I got a low grade from my professor for writing a paper because I didn't agree with applying only one philosophy in the nursing field. For one thing I through it would be boring and for another each individual doesn't fit the same cookie cutter. When you feel what you have going on is not going for you, you have to make it happen through change.
I always tell myself that I can make it through courses. I have taken numerous hours of chemistry for instance and for someone who left school at fifteen it was quite an accomplishment. Pull all your resources together and make sure that you put time and effort into what you do. Give your whole self to what you chose to do and don't go for half measures. Be prepared to sacrifice for your schooling as that will award you with opportunities ahead that you don't yet imagine. Do things the right way. Don't cheat on tests or plagiarise other's work when you write papers to be handed in for grading. It has been my experience that this is quite the norm as I had a mentor in graduate school who was a graduate of Boston University in a very competitive program. Her advise to me was to keep a drawer in a filing cabinet in my Sorority and share papers that particular professors had graded favorably. I saw some of my class mates passing papers between them in the hallways. I would always rather do my own work because you are the one who is going to be accountable for producing that knowledge in your work place by making the right choices and other job performance measures.
Faith and prayer is a big part of how I go about doing things and if God wants you to do a particular thing you will be awakened to and driven by that powerful urge to further your education, buy a particular property or whatever it is. Pray and some people use fasting which works for many and is recommended in the Bible. Be humble before God always and let His love guide you. Be careful for what you wish for the saying goes. Similarly be careful what you pray for because you most likely will receive what you ask for. Once you have been infused with the energy and desire to create wealth, knowledge, health etc., in you life you will then take the next step in the process which is action. Experience yourself energetically in the place where you want your goals to materialize. For instance when I moved to the Bay Area in California I actually could see myself there and had contacted people and thus started the ball rolling. I also cared for one of the most lovable and remarkable people I have ever known. So we might be drawn for a certain purpose and God will have an additional purpose for us as we are His servants here on earth. My friend had an immense influence on my life and I have felt great love for him ever since.
Learn to modify your goals and dates that you have set to achieve them. Bruce Lee said that we don't necessarily have to achieve our goals, it's the process that counts towards our happiness and character building. There are no mistakes, only learning experiences. Meditate regularly and if you feel a certain resistance or block let the meditation guide you to your next step. You have the answers you need inside and you will learn to trust in your abilities to meet all of your needs. Start each day early. My Teacher used to say the best hours for meditation were between 3 and 6 am before the world awakes and the earth is still. Meditation allows you to go deep inside and connect with your higher self. You can take care of your daily chores and self care needs and have your day planned before breakfast! Connecting on the inside makes it easy to focus on what your priorities need to be and what steps are necessary for you to reach your daily goal. Set a main goal for yourself and then break it down to weekly and daily goals. Self talk is important so don't be overly critical if you don't achieve the outcomes you wanted. Be grateful for what you did accomplished and know that the next day you can reevaluate your strategy and start again. Never give up. I repeat never give up. You will be able to make breakthroughs, you just need time. Whatever you give yourself to will yield fruit. When things appear to not be working out you don't know how this will benefit you in the grand scheme of things. It might mean that money will come to you because of a project you have given yourself to and perhaps someone stole the project from you because of their lack of knowledge about universal laws. Know that if anyone intentionally tries to harm you through stopping you from earning the money you deserve it will haunt them. The laws of attraction and karma work that way. It will hit them in the back as they say. Just be patient, use your resources and keep working on your goals. Sarah Palin says that her father told her to "Reload the gun!" That means not walking away from aggressors. Apathy is not a good thing and in my experience is disempowering. Put your power behind what you believe in and keep walking and praying as an African American friend once told me to do.
I will use two quotes to summarize what I have written: "Cherish your vision and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." ~ Napoleon Hill. "All great achievements require time." ~ Maya Angelou. Walk with the Lord in your heart and your life will shine like a bright star. When you have walked the path don't shut the gate behind you but stand at the gate and welcome others to journey with you to free themselves from their own inner limitations and obstacles that will lead to success. God bless you!
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
I worked with a young man once who overcame fear of being on stage for his part in a play in front of kids in a new magnet school. We meditated together and everyday at home the young man and his mother made this a regular practice for calming the mind and stilling their inner being. These two results made it possible for him to go in front of an auditorium full of people without fear. He had to experience calm and confidence inside and have a steady mind before he could appreciate what a pleasurable experience sharing his talent was for him. We also used the worrier yoga position that was developed and used by people to tap into that part of our psyche and consciousness that brings out the warrior in us. He literally went from worrier to warrior because of his self effort.
When you identify a part of yourself that doesn't want to participate with you to uplift your life, shine the light into that part of your life and then it will loose its power over you. You are in control of your life and destiny and you can smile at what lies ahead because you can trust yourself to create the right circumstances for your success. If you are afraid of failing school, enroll in school and get a tutor. I have not always got great grades because I believe one of the reasons is that I am an independent thinker. That is not a bad thing but you have to be aware that there will be consequences to seemingly going against the system that you philosophical differences with. For instance I got a low grade from my professor for writing a paper because I didn't agree with applying only one philosophy in the nursing field. For one thing I through it would be boring and for another each individual doesn't fit the same cookie cutter. When you feel what you have going on is not going for you, you have to make it happen through change.
I always tell myself that I can make it through courses. I have taken numerous hours of chemistry for instance and for someone who left school at fifteen it was quite an accomplishment. Pull all your resources together and make sure that you put time and effort into what you do. Give your whole self to what you chose to do and don't go for half measures. Be prepared to sacrifice for your schooling as that will award you with opportunities ahead that you don't yet imagine. Do things the right way. Don't cheat on tests or plagiarise other's work when you write papers to be handed in for grading. It has been my experience that this is quite the norm as I had a mentor in graduate school who was a graduate of Boston University in a very competitive program. Her advise to me was to keep a drawer in a filing cabinet in my Sorority and share papers that particular professors had graded favorably. I saw some of my class mates passing papers between them in the hallways. I would always rather do my own work because you are the one who is going to be accountable for producing that knowledge in your work place by making the right choices and other job performance measures.
Faith and prayer is a big part of how I go about doing things and if God wants you to do a particular thing you will be awakened to and driven by that powerful urge to further your education, buy a particular property or whatever it is. Pray and some people use fasting which works for many and is recommended in the Bible. Be humble before God always and let His love guide you. Be careful for what you wish for the saying goes. Similarly be careful what you pray for because you most likely will receive what you ask for. Once you have been infused with the energy and desire to create wealth, knowledge, health etc., in you life you will then take the next step in the process which is action. Experience yourself energetically in the place where you want your goals to materialize. For instance when I moved to the Bay Area in California I actually could see myself there and had contacted people and thus started the ball rolling. I also cared for one of the most lovable and remarkable people I have ever known. So we might be drawn for a certain purpose and God will have an additional purpose for us as we are His servants here on earth. My friend had an immense influence on my life and I have felt great love for him ever since.
Learn to modify your goals and dates that you have set to achieve them. Bruce Lee said that we don't necessarily have to achieve our goals, it's the process that counts towards our happiness and character building. There are no mistakes, only learning experiences. Meditate regularly and if you feel a certain resistance or block let the meditation guide you to your next step. You have the answers you need inside and you will learn to trust in your abilities to meet all of your needs. Start each day early. My Teacher used to say the best hours for meditation were between 3 and 6 am before the world awakes and the earth is still. Meditation allows you to go deep inside and connect with your higher self. You can take care of your daily chores and self care needs and have your day planned before breakfast! Connecting on the inside makes it easy to focus on what your priorities need to be and what steps are necessary for you to reach your daily goal. Set a main goal for yourself and then break it down to weekly and daily goals. Self talk is important so don't be overly critical if you don't achieve the outcomes you wanted. Be grateful for what you did accomplished and know that the next day you can reevaluate your strategy and start again. Never give up. I repeat never give up. You will be able to make breakthroughs, you just need time. Whatever you give yourself to will yield fruit. When things appear to not be working out you don't know how this will benefit you in the grand scheme of things. It might mean that money will come to you because of a project you have given yourself to and perhaps someone stole the project from you because of their lack of knowledge about universal laws. Know that if anyone intentionally tries to harm you through stopping you from earning the money you deserve it will haunt them. The laws of attraction and karma work that way. It will hit them in the back as they say. Just be patient, use your resources and keep working on your goals. Sarah Palin says that her father told her to "Reload the gun!" That means not walking away from aggressors. Apathy is not a good thing and in my experience is disempowering. Put your power behind what you believe in and keep walking and praying as an African American friend once told me to do.
I will use two quotes to summarize what I have written: "Cherish your vision and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." ~ Napoleon Hill. "All great achievements require time." ~ Maya Angelou. Walk with the Lord in your heart and your life will shine like a bright star. When you have walked the path don't shut the gate behind you but stand at the gate and welcome others to journey with you to free themselves from their own inner limitations and obstacles that will lead to success. God bless you!
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile!
Just like the song that was sung by soldiers in WWI we to can tell ourselves to smile at our wold and sing a merry tune as we step into our bright future. Keep your chin up and put energy into your stride.
In a recent post I outlined the role of core beliefs a system of structuring how we view ourselves and the world. Our future will either be bright or not depending on where we stand with ourselves and how transcendent we have become. For instance a person who believes that they don't stand a chance of success in life because of circumstances beyond their control may become despairing and view themselves as incapable in a world that is rejecting. A 42 yo French man recently swam the English Channel without the aid of arms or legs. In '07 he "J'ai decide de vivre." (I decided to live,) and started to do just that by parachuting out of a plane. He realized that no matter what others thought or said about his limitations it was up to him to live his life to the fullest and not be defined others. We can all relate to that awareness when living with emotional pain and self pity becomes too much of a burden to bear and we find ourselves hedging toward a different destiny. One that we are co-creators of with God. God loves us and has a plan for our lives no matter how bleak it may seem in our own estimation. Your life is a guarantee to find the freedom you want. You will be the road map for others who will come behind you. Another story I heard was of a football star who was made famous overnight in the NFL league. He had been working in a grocery store stacking shelves and practicing football until the big break came. That is what I mean by co-creating. You have to do your part and be ready to move up to the plate when God calls.
Core beliefs I mentioned are "I'm not pretty...I'm dumb...I'm not lovable...Nobody likes me...I will never amount to anything..." We can all tag our story line on to these open ended phrases because we can muster up blame and pin the responsibility for our own unhappiness and lack of success on someone else. When inmates reflect on their crime and the pain that they have caused they often do so in a self pitying way because they don't want to take responsibility for their wrong thinking and actions. There is no room for blame! If your mother tried to abort you, a class mate in graduate school mother had done causing her deformity or if your mother took medication that resulted in deformities you will have to accept that fact and decide to reach out to others and not stay in the space of blaming. Blame only keeps you stuck and you are likely to wallow in self pity and never grasp the chance to use your talents and discover great things about yourself and the world around you. Inmates who have committed serious crimes such as the murder of a mother and two beautiful daughters in Connecticut in '07 speak loudly about the disregard these two brutes had toward a loving and happy family. Their thoughts of unspeakable lust and greed robbed others of their right to live. There comes a time when someone has been unable to correct thinking and behaviors that result in harm. In the case of these two murderers they deserve to die. Goodbye to the chance of restructuring thinking and shaping healthy core beliefs and the world will be closed to those who do others harm.
Once you identify a particular core belief and a thought arises or an assumption is made in relation to your job for instance you can start to mentally challenge yourself. It might be a core belief that tells you that you are not good enough for a promotion and that your boss is looking for someone from outside your department instead of you. When you break your thinking down, you really have no basis to believe what your mind is telling you. Instead prepare yourself by rewriting your resume and buying a new suite for the interview. Review all policies and procedures that you might be able to discuss to your advantage during an interview. Spend time and money on your personal appearance: manicure and pedicure, facials, hair color and styling. Go to the best places for your polishing up! Read books on subjects that will add to your skill in an interview and that will make you better at your job once you get it. List your best qualities that will make you the best candidate for the job. Take extra courses or enroll in college for a higher degree. Don't let opportunity slip through your fingers because someone way back in your existence told you something that wasn't true. Dr. Ben Carson who is a world renowned neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Hopkins is the most prestigious hospital in the US. Dr. Carson shared his own story about growing up in the East side of Baltimore which has mostly socioeconomically undeserved people living there and mostly African American. He was brought up by a single mother and almost failed fourth grade. Yes I mean it! Don't let others define you. You have a purpose and God has a plan for you so never ever give up for people who don't care about you anyway.
My Spiritual Master has a form which he gives out to new initiates and asks his followers to send it for him to personally review. I believe him when he says that he will read them. During my visits to see him in Naperville, Chicago he spends hours with us as a group outside the time he spends in formal talks. He absolutely emphasizes our value and self worth through empowering us with his attention. My first Spiritual Master decided that it was time for us to do the work on our own and was available to us through Internet programs and books and through our love and devotion for her we still received her Grace. No matter what it is in life if it doesn't feel right for you don't hold on and let other's again define your path or worry about what will happen. It was God's will is for me to move on and remember with sweetness and gratitude all that I have learned.
This kind of thinking is what I am talking about. It is taking the high road. Even though the events leading up to my leaving my first spiritual path were unfair in my estimation I know that ultimately good came from it because I am with a teacher now whom I feel totally aligned with. He believes and teaches vegetarianism and asks us to consciously consider what animals have to suffer in their lives to become our food. He also asks "Why do you want to make your body into a graveyard?" I have been a vegetarian since 1986 and I can understand how clean plant sources are by comparison. He also discussed the absolute truth about the sanctity of human life by saying that the soul begins at conception. Actually it is before conception that God knows us and our names are written on the palm of His hand! There is no room for blame or bitterness on the spiritual path and why waste time on anger and resentment? We have all experienced how uncomfortable those emotions make us feel. Choose to take the high road and let people do or say what they want. We are like stones being tossed about on the river bed. As we are able to take the tumbling and move with the current of the river we end up where we are supposed to be and smoothed out our rough edges. Be patient as you are going through the process. Since I have used the metaphor of the river I am reminded what my friend Lottie Rose used to say: "Don't push the river!" She said it so emphatically with her German accent! She also said "Life always turns out well for those on the spiritual path."
In review challenge negative assumptions and turn them into positives for you. Work on changing your core beliefs and always make them affirmative and positive. Phillippe who swam the English Channel at one time thought that such a fete was out of the realm of possibilities for him. Be the best you can be and keep working on it. It's character building to get up and have the guts to do what others told you you couldn't do. It is happening in politics today with Christine O'Donnell (R) Delaware and she will have to show them what she's made of and believe that she can do it!
Our thoughts are like radio waves that go out into the ether's and continue to circulate, so be careful what you send out! It is like a mind waste dump out there! Negativity is contagious so why not send out positivity and uplift yourself and others? Your mind will believe what you think. Meditation is the one sure way to clear the inner psyche of all past events that have formed us up until now. Start where you are. When you sit for meditation you can make an intention to overcome negative thinking. Repeat everyday and it will go. Think positive thoughts and read positive books like Napoleon Hill and The New Testament. Remember to pray and constantly recollect God in your thoughts. Once you are seeped in thoughts about God and His goodness you won't really have any room left for negative thoughts. Keep a journal and write your positive and negative thoughts down that you experienced during the day. Reflect on what happened to get you to respond negatively and re-empower yourself through recreating the situation in your mind before you go to sleep, but this time make the ending positive. Moving forward with your life means challenging your comfort zones through education or whatever area of life is calling you to expand who your are and create new potential. It will involve letting go of some goals and setting new goals that face you in the right direction. Use your intuition because it is not a mental exercise with prescribed ingredients to make the pudding come out just right, thus the saying "the proof of the pudding is in the eating." Whatever you have put into action will have inevitable results. Don't be afraid to risk in order to try something new. It's a leap of faith. It is like letting go of one rope that you have been holding onto and grasping a new one that you will hold onto as you swing into action. You can envision a scene from Tarzan. Be ready to take the jump away from a secure branch into the air and know that you can trust yourself to take the rope and have a safe landing. Set an intention and make that absolutely clear. An intention is how the goals are going to bring you to a better place in your life. An intention may be that I will be a stronger leader for others...I will have a lifestyle that is comfortable. Write the goals to help you achieve your intention. Be clear and write specific objectives. My goal is to reach three new clients and sign them on this week. Objectives will be posting blogs, writing comments and tweets, continuing groups Spiritual Life and Bright Future and starting BlogTalkRadio. Make your goals measurable. By X many days/weeks/months I will have X$, Xclients, etc. Financial goals are what you want not what you think you can achieve. Don't limit yourself in the wealth generating area of your plan. Make your money making return on investment HUGE!!
Don't talk about or judge others. Instead stay absolutely focused on yourself. My Teacher once said we can have all the zeros in the world but unless we put a one first they don't mean anything. After practice you will recognize your thoughts as soon as they occur and switch to positive and uplifting ones. Just like changing the channel on t.v. Especially in the work place don't repeat things about other people because it isn't a beneficial thing for you to do. You will have to get used to transcendent living and taking the high road in all situations. That means not accusing others of taking that you believed you were entitled to. In Europe there is a saying "Noblish Ob liege!" Practice this in your life with grace and allowing for others to be where they are and whom they are. Don't get dragged into the gutter over petty things. Learn to be noble. You can do it and you are the very best at what you do!
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
In a recent post I outlined the role of core beliefs a system of structuring how we view ourselves and the world. Our future will either be bright or not depending on where we stand with ourselves and how transcendent we have become. For instance a person who believes that they don't stand a chance of success in life because of circumstances beyond their control may become despairing and view themselves as incapable in a world that is rejecting. A 42 yo French man recently swam the English Channel without the aid of arms or legs. In '07 he "J'ai decide de vivre." (I decided to live,) and started to do just that by parachuting out of a plane. He realized that no matter what others thought or said about his limitations it was up to him to live his life to the fullest and not be defined others. We can all relate to that awareness when living with emotional pain and self pity becomes too much of a burden to bear and we find ourselves hedging toward a different destiny. One that we are co-creators of with God. God loves us and has a plan for our lives no matter how bleak it may seem in our own estimation. Your life is a guarantee to find the freedom you want. You will be the road map for others who will come behind you. Another story I heard was of a football star who was made famous overnight in the NFL league. He had been working in a grocery store stacking shelves and practicing football until the big break came. That is what I mean by co-creating. You have to do your part and be ready to move up to the plate when God calls.
Core beliefs I mentioned are "I'm not pretty...I'm dumb...I'm not lovable...Nobody likes me...I will never amount to anything..." We can all tag our story line on to these open ended phrases because we can muster up blame and pin the responsibility for our own unhappiness and lack of success on someone else. When inmates reflect on their crime and the pain that they have caused they often do so in a self pitying way because they don't want to take responsibility for their wrong thinking and actions. There is no room for blame! If your mother tried to abort you, a class mate in graduate school mother had done causing her deformity or if your mother took medication that resulted in deformities you will have to accept that fact and decide to reach out to others and not stay in the space of blaming. Blame only keeps you stuck and you are likely to wallow in self pity and never grasp the chance to use your talents and discover great things about yourself and the world around you. Inmates who have committed serious crimes such as the murder of a mother and two beautiful daughters in Connecticut in '07 speak loudly about the disregard these two brutes had toward a loving and happy family. Their thoughts of unspeakable lust and greed robbed others of their right to live. There comes a time when someone has been unable to correct thinking and behaviors that result in harm. In the case of these two murderers they deserve to die. Goodbye to the chance of restructuring thinking and shaping healthy core beliefs and the world will be closed to those who do others harm.
Once you identify a particular core belief and a thought arises or an assumption is made in relation to your job for instance you can start to mentally challenge yourself. It might be a core belief that tells you that you are not good enough for a promotion and that your boss is looking for someone from outside your department instead of you. When you break your thinking down, you really have no basis to believe what your mind is telling you. Instead prepare yourself by rewriting your resume and buying a new suite for the interview. Review all policies and procedures that you might be able to discuss to your advantage during an interview. Spend time and money on your personal appearance: manicure and pedicure, facials, hair color and styling. Go to the best places for your polishing up! Read books on subjects that will add to your skill in an interview and that will make you better at your job once you get it. List your best qualities that will make you the best candidate for the job. Take extra courses or enroll in college for a higher degree. Don't let opportunity slip through your fingers because someone way back in your existence told you something that wasn't true. Dr. Ben Carson who is a world renowned neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Hopkins is the most prestigious hospital in the US. Dr. Carson shared his own story about growing up in the East side of Baltimore which has mostly socioeconomically undeserved people living there and mostly African American. He was brought up by a single mother and almost failed fourth grade. Yes I mean it! Don't let others define you. You have a purpose and God has a plan for you so never ever give up for people who don't care about you anyway.
My Spiritual Master has a form which he gives out to new initiates and asks his followers to send it for him to personally review. I believe him when he says that he will read them. During my visits to see him in Naperville, Chicago he spends hours with us as a group outside the time he spends in formal talks. He absolutely emphasizes our value and self worth through empowering us with his attention. My first Spiritual Master decided that it was time for us to do the work on our own and was available to us through Internet programs and books and through our love and devotion for her we still received her Grace. No matter what it is in life if it doesn't feel right for you don't hold on and let other's again define your path or worry about what will happen. It was God's will is for me to move on and remember with sweetness and gratitude all that I have learned.
This kind of thinking is what I am talking about. It is taking the high road. Even though the events leading up to my leaving my first spiritual path were unfair in my estimation I know that ultimately good came from it because I am with a teacher now whom I feel totally aligned with. He believes and teaches vegetarianism and asks us to consciously consider what animals have to suffer in their lives to become our food. He also asks "Why do you want to make your body into a graveyard?" I have been a vegetarian since 1986 and I can understand how clean plant sources are by comparison. He also discussed the absolute truth about the sanctity of human life by saying that the soul begins at conception. Actually it is before conception that God knows us and our names are written on the palm of His hand! There is no room for blame or bitterness on the spiritual path and why waste time on anger and resentment? We have all experienced how uncomfortable those emotions make us feel. Choose to take the high road and let people do or say what they want. We are like stones being tossed about on the river bed. As we are able to take the tumbling and move with the current of the river we end up where we are supposed to be and smoothed out our rough edges. Be patient as you are going through the process. Since I have used the metaphor of the river I am reminded what my friend Lottie Rose used to say: "Don't push the river!" She said it so emphatically with her German accent! She also said "Life always turns out well for those on the spiritual path."
In review challenge negative assumptions and turn them into positives for you. Work on changing your core beliefs and always make them affirmative and positive. Phillippe who swam the English Channel at one time thought that such a fete was out of the realm of possibilities for him. Be the best you can be and keep working on it. It's character building to get up and have the guts to do what others told you you couldn't do. It is happening in politics today with Christine O'Donnell (R) Delaware and she will have to show them what she's made of and believe that she can do it!
Our thoughts are like radio waves that go out into the ether's and continue to circulate, so be careful what you send out! It is like a mind waste dump out there! Negativity is contagious so why not send out positivity and uplift yourself and others? Your mind will believe what you think. Meditation is the one sure way to clear the inner psyche of all past events that have formed us up until now. Start where you are. When you sit for meditation you can make an intention to overcome negative thinking. Repeat everyday and it will go. Think positive thoughts and read positive books like Napoleon Hill and The New Testament. Remember to pray and constantly recollect God in your thoughts. Once you are seeped in thoughts about God and His goodness you won't really have any room left for negative thoughts. Keep a journal and write your positive and negative thoughts down that you experienced during the day. Reflect on what happened to get you to respond negatively and re-empower yourself through recreating the situation in your mind before you go to sleep, but this time make the ending positive. Moving forward with your life means challenging your comfort zones through education or whatever area of life is calling you to expand who your are and create new potential. It will involve letting go of some goals and setting new goals that face you in the right direction. Use your intuition because it is not a mental exercise with prescribed ingredients to make the pudding come out just right, thus the saying "the proof of the pudding is in the eating." Whatever you have put into action will have inevitable results. Don't be afraid to risk in order to try something new. It's a leap of faith. It is like letting go of one rope that you have been holding onto and grasping a new one that you will hold onto as you swing into action. You can envision a scene from Tarzan. Be ready to take the jump away from a secure branch into the air and know that you can trust yourself to take the rope and have a safe landing. Set an intention and make that absolutely clear. An intention is how the goals are going to bring you to a better place in your life. An intention may be that I will be a stronger leader for others...I will have a lifestyle that is comfortable. Write the goals to help you achieve your intention. Be clear and write specific objectives. My goal is to reach three new clients and sign them on this week. Objectives will be posting blogs, writing comments and tweets, continuing groups Spiritual Life and Bright Future and starting BlogTalkRadio. Make your goals measurable. By X many days/weeks/months I will have X$, Xclients, etc. Financial goals are what you want not what you think you can achieve. Don't limit yourself in the wealth generating area of your plan. Make your money making return on investment HUGE!!
Don't talk about or judge others. Instead stay absolutely focused on yourself. My Teacher once said we can have all the zeros in the world but unless we put a one first they don't mean anything. After practice you will recognize your thoughts as soon as they occur and switch to positive and uplifting ones. Just like changing the channel on t.v. Especially in the work place don't repeat things about other people because it isn't a beneficial thing for you to do. You will have to get used to transcendent living and taking the high road in all situations. That means not accusing others of taking that you believed you were entitled to. In Europe there is a saying "Noblish Ob liege!" Practice this in your life with grace and allowing for others to be where they are and whom they are. Don't get dragged into the gutter over petty things. Learn to be noble. You can do it and you are the very best at what you do!
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Knowledge is a two edged sword and by that I mean that knowledge alone is limited to the sphere of man's understanding and motivations; knowledge that is acquired by a spiritually awakened person is like the nectar drips off the honey comb. Knowledge without connection to your higher power or God is limited and arid. Life without God to light the flame of love within your heart leaves a person to rely on their own limited ego.
Islam has scholars of math, medicine and astronomy but have not explored the realms of possibilities in the universe that is God's creation. It is because we as Christians and other religions have a different concept of God. Their concept of God is one who directly intervenes in their lives and holds the knowledge to the universe that is outside of their scope of relationship with the Creator. I am by no means an expert on Islam but in essence these are basic differences. Our God is creator and as His children have use all of His natural forces for our good. In the Old Testament God can be viewed as a mighty force who punishes. In the New Testament Jesus shows us that God wants us to know His Love for us and expects us to show this love to one another. It is simple, pure and true. Love conquers all. In the West we have been given authority and power to pursue and understand God's might in the universe as we have explored space. This power has to be used for the good. There is great responsibility within the model of a God who allows us to connect with all that he has created from the tiny components of a cell to the infinite realms of space.
Without a true surrender to your higher power whatever path you take, Jesus or Buddha for instance you have to totally love God with all your heart. Spiritual teachers such as Gandhi have transcended our limited human nature that includes negative emotions such as hatred and jealousy and their soul has merged with God's in this life. Thus they can be viewed as Divine beings. Their lives become a life of service and helping seekers connect with God and start on the path toward their own spiritual liberation. Christianity is a way to connect to God through Christ and in that there is freedom from sin and liberation from life where there the experience is either arid or downward spiraling and hopeless. Because the message of Christ is pure Love and the teachings give the disciple a map to becoming a better person. If the person is sincere Christ will direct their lives through His Grace to understand how to live a good life and it is not something that has to be earned it is given if that person remembers Jesus and listens.
Spirituality gives the seeker an experience of God through a direct awakening under the guidance of an ascended Master who has either been born into this life as a fully spiritually liberated being or has reached that state through his/her own self effort and the Grace of his/her Master. There is no God to obey in the sense of the Judo Christian God Yahweh who even gives Commandments that must be taken seriously and followed. My current Spiritual Master teaches that the soul begins at conception and this is in alignment with the Church. Many teachers do not approach absolute truths and these truth's will only become alive for the person when he/she reaches an inner state of purity. Then the truth is known but I believe that it is essential that people follow laws set out for them both to protect themselves as well as others long before they gain the consciousness to recognize this absolute truth.
People have gained medical knowledge to heal as well as kill the most innocent among us - the unborn. Knowledge without Love which can only be experienced through our relationship with a higher power is exhaustive and has the potential for the misuse of power. The power of God's creation is available for us to know but so many times the people who explore have limited knowledge of God. Without God all knowledge is for self gain and thus a potential to harm others. Self gain is sought when there is ego. When one is under the direction of a Spiritual Master as I have been, they will bring into being circumstances that make one face the small ego inside yourself and that is a painful process but worth the fruits of freedom from ego. It is a dying of the self to God. It is total surrender. Once a person has transcended the limited self then knowledge will arise with good intentions and for the upliftment of mankind. Whatever one has learned at some point then is offered to others because like the great Masters themselves our lives become acts of Love. Our love for God is expressed as love for others.
So many people on the spiritual path I have noticed are able to be present in the moment when chanting or participating in other spiritual practices with a total focus on God. However, as soon as the spiritual activity is over it's back to the usual way of being. Many people judge others which Mother Teresa has said leaves no room for the most important thing, Love. I think that it is a difficult task to transcend the ego and unite with love in spiritual liberation and as my Teacher has explained, it takes up to four life times to attain absolute freedom thus never having to come back to clear karma. I have wondered why the door to their hearts are closed to love. During a visit to my Teacher I attended a talk where she described three doors to the heart and that some people had their doors closed. After the talk I walked to the dormitory where I was staying and had to cross a lobby. As I stepped into the lobby the door behind me suddenly slammed shut. I wondered whether fire alarms where about to go off as there was no other reason for it to have slammed so hard and unexpectedly. As I approached the door ahead of me it too slammed shut in the same dramatic way. Shortly after I saw my Teacher as I stood by one of the doors in this same lobby. As she stood by me she suddenly reached out to my heart area with a grabbing and twisting motion. I believe that she was taking out the knots in my heart. That is the beauty of having a living Master to guide you on the journey and I am eternally grateful for the Love that she has allowed me to experience in my own heart.
I believe that people who are homosexual and not accepted by various religions are like the rest of us as a group with some who are spiritual and wanting to know God. I believe that they should be treated with respect but that it doesn't include partaking in the institution of marriage. I believe that the sanctity of marriage is for the communion between a man and a woman as well as procreation of life, thus providing a guarantee for future generations. One of the temptations that we have now is the control of conception through science and this procedure enables gay couples to have their own children through the various means necessary. It is this reliance on our own control that is ultimately what leads us away from God. Not just away from our conceptual understanding of His laws, but of our relationship with God in our hearts. The path to enlightenment can be seen as a continuum thus some people will be further along than others. For children I pray that they will have parents who love them and that the secular view of family is not one that is right for their well being because children need to bond with the parent of the opposite sex as part of their own sexual identity formation in their early childhood years.
Spirituality is good and the path is one through which one becomes elevated through the teachings and direction of the Master to experience love and respect nature and mankind. Because of the lack of a framework of religion there is a potential for misuse of the power of knowledge before one develops more fully. The experience of God is felt inside the heart. For instance when someone sees a beautiful landscape or sunset their is a recognition of God's majesty and love for His creation. These kinds of experiences help us to connect with God and then relate to God's natural world as stewards as we see the sacred within all that he has created in much the same way that the Native American Indians. Religion has a framework that teaches about absolute truths such as do not kill. Islam actually commands people to kill, so all religions do not equivocate to the same relationship with God. Spirituality lacks such frameworks and my first teacher did not comment on such matters. A book written by her own teacher listed all kinds of social problems as things that the organization did not hold an opinion about. I felt from the beginning that I have strong feelings about some things and abortion is number one on my list and that I wanted and needed for that issue to be addressed. I believe that it is the responsibility of the teacher when students or disciples are not advanced enough to recognize the sanctity of life that it needs to be defended.
I in no way have wanted to offend anyone of judge others behaviors by writing this article. It is written from my own experience and I too have sinned. My Teacher says that each time we attend an initiation that we are absolved of wrongdoing and sin. When you know what actions you need to take to keep pure do them. If you are Catholic, repent your sins and attend Church and partake in Holy Communion. Know that all life is awakening and wants to live their lives out naturally. Be tolerant but that doesn't mean that you stop speaking power to truth or truth to power.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Islam has scholars of math, medicine and astronomy but have not explored the realms of possibilities in the universe that is God's creation. It is because we as Christians and other religions have a different concept of God. Their concept of God is one who directly intervenes in their lives and holds the knowledge to the universe that is outside of their scope of relationship with the Creator. I am by no means an expert on Islam but in essence these are basic differences. Our God is creator and as His children have use all of His natural forces for our good. In the Old Testament God can be viewed as a mighty force who punishes. In the New Testament Jesus shows us that God wants us to know His Love for us and expects us to show this love to one another. It is simple, pure and true. Love conquers all. In the West we have been given authority and power to pursue and understand God's might in the universe as we have explored space. This power has to be used for the good. There is great responsibility within the model of a God who allows us to connect with all that he has created from the tiny components of a cell to the infinite realms of space.
Without a true surrender to your higher power whatever path you take, Jesus or Buddha for instance you have to totally love God with all your heart. Spiritual teachers such as Gandhi have transcended our limited human nature that includes negative emotions such as hatred and jealousy and their soul has merged with God's in this life. Thus they can be viewed as Divine beings. Their lives become a life of service and helping seekers connect with God and start on the path toward their own spiritual liberation. Christianity is a way to connect to God through Christ and in that there is freedom from sin and liberation from life where there the experience is either arid or downward spiraling and hopeless. Because the message of Christ is pure Love and the teachings give the disciple a map to becoming a better person. If the person is sincere Christ will direct their lives through His Grace to understand how to live a good life and it is not something that has to be earned it is given if that person remembers Jesus and listens.
Spirituality gives the seeker an experience of God through a direct awakening under the guidance of an ascended Master who has either been born into this life as a fully spiritually liberated being or has reached that state through his/her own self effort and the Grace of his/her Master. There is no God to obey in the sense of the Judo Christian God Yahweh who even gives Commandments that must be taken seriously and followed. My current Spiritual Master teaches that the soul begins at conception and this is in alignment with the Church. Many teachers do not approach absolute truths and these truth's will only become alive for the person when he/she reaches an inner state of purity. Then the truth is known but I believe that it is essential that people follow laws set out for them both to protect themselves as well as others long before they gain the consciousness to recognize this absolute truth.
People have gained medical knowledge to heal as well as kill the most innocent among us - the unborn. Knowledge without Love which can only be experienced through our relationship with a higher power is exhaustive and has the potential for the misuse of power. The power of God's creation is available for us to know but so many times the people who explore have limited knowledge of God. Without God all knowledge is for self gain and thus a potential to harm others. Self gain is sought when there is ego. When one is under the direction of a Spiritual Master as I have been, they will bring into being circumstances that make one face the small ego inside yourself and that is a painful process but worth the fruits of freedom from ego. It is a dying of the self to God. It is total surrender. Once a person has transcended the limited self then knowledge will arise with good intentions and for the upliftment of mankind. Whatever one has learned at some point then is offered to others because like the great Masters themselves our lives become acts of Love. Our love for God is expressed as love for others.
So many people on the spiritual path I have noticed are able to be present in the moment when chanting or participating in other spiritual practices with a total focus on God. However, as soon as the spiritual activity is over it's back to the usual way of being. Many people judge others which Mother Teresa has said leaves no room for the most important thing, Love. I think that it is a difficult task to transcend the ego and unite with love in spiritual liberation and as my Teacher has explained, it takes up to four life times to attain absolute freedom thus never having to come back to clear karma. I have wondered why the door to their hearts are closed to love. During a visit to my Teacher I attended a talk where she described three doors to the heart and that some people had their doors closed. After the talk I walked to the dormitory where I was staying and had to cross a lobby. As I stepped into the lobby the door behind me suddenly slammed shut. I wondered whether fire alarms where about to go off as there was no other reason for it to have slammed so hard and unexpectedly. As I approached the door ahead of me it too slammed shut in the same dramatic way. Shortly after I saw my Teacher as I stood by one of the doors in this same lobby. As she stood by me she suddenly reached out to my heart area with a grabbing and twisting motion. I believe that she was taking out the knots in my heart. That is the beauty of having a living Master to guide you on the journey and I am eternally grateful for the Love that she has allowed me to experience in my own heart.
I believe that people who are homosexual and not accepted by various religions are like the rest of us as a group with some who are spiritual and wanting to know God. I believe that they should be treated with respect but that it doesn't include partaking in the institution of marriage. I believe that the sanctity of marriage is for the communion between a man and a woman as well as procreation of life, thus providing a guarantee for future generations. One of the temptations that we have now is the control of conception through science and this procedure enables gay couples to have their own children through the various means necessary. It is this reliance on our own control that is ultimately what leads us away from God. Not just away from our conceptual understanding of His laws, but of our relationship with God in our hearts. The path to enlightenment can be seen as a continuum thus some people will be further along than others. For children I pray that they will have parents who love them and that the secular view of family is not one that is right for their well being because children need to bond with the parent of the opposite sex as part of their own sexual identity formation in their early childhood years.
Spirituality is good and the path is one through which one becomes elevated through the teachings and direction of the Master to experience love and respect nature and mankind. Because of the lack of a framework of religion there is a potential for misuse of the power of knowledge before one develops more fully. The experience of God is felt inside the heart. For instance when someone sees a beautiful landscape or sunset their is a recognition of God's majesty and love for His creation. These kinds of experiences help us to connect with God and then relate to God's natural world as stewards as we see the sacred within all that he has created in much the same way that the Native American Indians. Religion has a framework that teaches about absolute truths such as do not kill. Islam actually commands people to kill, so all religions do not equivocate to the same relationship with God. Spirituality lacks such frameworks and my first teacher did not comment on such matters. A book written by her own teacher listed all kinds of social problems as things that the organization did not hold an opinion about. I felt from the beginning that I have strong feelings about some things and abortion is number one on my list and that I wanted and needed for that issue to be addressed. I believe that it is the responsibility of the teacher when students or disciples are not advanced enough to recognize the sanctity of life that it needs to be defended.
I in no way have wanted to offend anyone of judge others behaviors by writing this article. It is written from my own experience and I too have sinned. My Teacher says that each time we attend an initiation that we are absolved of wrongdoing and sin. When you know what actions you need to take to keep pure do them. If you are Catholic, repent your sins and attend Church and partake in Holy Communion. Know that all life is awakening and wants to live their lives out naturally. Be tolerant but that doesn't mean that you stop speaking power to truth or truth to power.
Please feel free to contact me: lawrencerita511@gmail.com
Friday, September 17, 2010
Look in your rear view mirror!
Spirituality means being more awake in every sense and that sometimes draws reactions from others who sense that we are different. Being aware of this aspect of dealing with the public I recommend that you pay attention to what is going on and use the analogy of looking in the rear view mirror. Awaken to the effects of actions in life and the karmic consequences of very action. My Teacher says that we even have to come back this life to reap the fruits of our good actions! However, other people's actions we don't have control over. With this understanding we have to make the right choices about whom we look to as role models or associate with because until we become enlightened on the Spiritual path and cannot separate ourselves totally from other's karma's. This was illustrated by my Teacher through advising people not to use or provide hands on healing where people make themselves a channel of healing energy. My Teacher warns that we may pick up the karma of the other person in so doing. My intuition has always told me not to participate in hands on healing and I am now glad that I have not done so.
Finding spiritual role model's is essential to growth and transcendence as they have mastered the limitations of the ego or self identity and merged with the great Self or God. The relationship and oneness with your higher power or God comes with time spent in Meditation and under the guidance of a Teacher. Masters of Spirituality teach us to transcend struggles and encourage us to develop virtues such as kindness. There is no tolerance for violence and the student is expected to control negative thoughts and anger. The relationship is as my Teacher said like a two winged bird. One wing is our self effort and the other is Grace. Change is always positive and we are able to then impart what we have learned and gained to others at times of great stress. I believe that our country has reached a level of stress that will likely erupt into heated conflicts. Being able to speak up and identify when there is danger in the rear view mirror is an essential part of today's awareness. My own experience has been that of being politically engaged and people who have transcended the struggle of oppression and empowering the people are Gandhi, King, Jesus, Mandela were mentioned on Beck's program today. Another I would like to suggest is Wengari Maarthai, Nobel Prize recipient in 2004 who has been an activist for the environment and women of Kenya.
Spiritual development calls for a time commitment to do the necessary practices of Meditation and journaling as a tool for self-reflection. As you continue to grow you will be given the necessary situations from your Teacher to burn the ego which is the false self that stands between you and God. That part of you that believes and relates to the social conditioning and other inputs that your identity is built upon. We also bring in Samskaras which are tendencies rooted in our soul that surface at times even when a person has cleared much of the small ego self. If you have a tendency toward behaviors that are harmful to you others you will have to dig down deep and find where it comes from. Perhaps being a victim is one way a samskara will manifest. Recently there was a young woman who as it turned out intentionally threw acid on her face. Once she begins to do self analysis she may find that it is a samskara from a previous life and no matter how much support she had around her at the time of this self destructive act it has been rooted in her psyche for lifetimes perhaps.
We live in a society where we can make gains in our lives and step out into arenas that call attention to our views or an office that we are elected to. Christine O'Donnell is a 41 year old woman who has been involved in politics for many years and has raised a family. The focus of attention from her own party leaders is on her background which includes a foreclosed mortgage and tax issues. None of us get through life unscathed as my Teacher cautions us to understand as we traverse difficulties. Mine has been a legal battle with the state board of nursing over a company I had owned. The more support you have perhaps the easier it is to stay clear of money problems. Those who have been privileged enough to have had schooling paid for and supportive families with political connections perhaps won't ever understand someone like Christine. My bet is that she has put her family first when she could have been enrolled in college and on track to complete her degree within a four year time frame. Even if it has taken several years to complete her degree it doesn't matter. It is how you apply the best of what you learn and that can be from experience, reading and role models. People who are "stuffy" insist that she doesn't have the right pedigree. I think that it is because the public has gone through tough times for the past two years, that they can see how financial problems can happen to anyone. That is perhaps where Democrats and Republicans differ in who runs. I am totally in support of her run for Senate and WE THE PEOPLE will make that happen. I think that we know by now who the people are who would harm her and the t.v. interviews of high profile people has been revealing. In my estimation they won't be listened to as the respected experts as they have in the past because they are positioned with one foot on the banana skin and one foot in the political arena that Tea Party supporters have rejected.
When driving a car it becomes an automatic response to check to see what's coming up from behind because what other's do is unpredictable. In Christine O'Donnell's case when she was elected to run against a Democrat opponent she should have had an escort to protect her as she continued down the road to success. Instead she found leaders attacking her character and she has to keep steering the car and going down the road at the same speed. If others want to slow you pace and not protect you from the rear then speed away from them! Sarah Palin has the same kind of appeal as Christine because she has come from an ordinary background and can relate to people's lives and that is the basis for the bond that they create with WE THE PEOPLE.
Look in the rear view mirror of your life and see your life from the perspective of where you have been and speed up ans thus get away from those who are a threat. If they cannot support you then move on as fast as you can. Keep your eyes on the road ahead. After the final victory the people who attacked Christine will have to eat crow. The effectiveness of their opinions will be ruined and Christine will be victorious. How many people have been thrown under the bus in this way by the establishment and not won because of the damage done? Like many situations where we have had struggles while we grow it actually gives us resilience to face harder situations such as lack of the party's stamp of approval.
Finding spiritual role model's is essential to growth and transcendence as they have mastered the limitations of the ego or self identity and merged with the great Self or God. The relationship and oneness with your higher power or God comes with time spent in Meditation and under the guidance of a Teacher. Masters of Spirituality teach us to transcend struggles and encourage us to develop virtues such as kindness. There is no tolerance for violence and the student is expected to control negative thoughts and anger. The relationship is as my Teacher said like a two winged bird. One wing is our self effort and the other is Grace. Change is always positive and we are able to then impart what we have learned and gained to others at times of great stress. I believe that our country has reached a level of stress that will likely erupt into heated conflicts. Being able to speak up and identify when there is danger in the rear view mirror is an essential part of today's awareness. My own experience has been that of being politically engaged and people who have transcended the struggle of oppression and empowering the people are Gandhi, King, Jesus, Mandela were mentioned on Beck's program today. Another I would like to suggest is Wengari Maarthai, Nobel Prize recipient in 2004 who has been an activist for the environment and women of Kenya.
Spiritual development calls for a time commitment to do the necessary practices of Meditation and journaling as a tool for self-reflection. As you continue to grow you will be given the necessary situations from your Teacher to burn the ego which is the false self that stands between you and God. That part of you that believes and relates to the social conditioning and other inputs that your identity is built upon. We also bring in Samskaras which are tendencies rooted in our soul that surface at times even when a person has cleared much of the small ego self. If you have a tendency toward behaviors that are harmful to you others you will have to dig down deep and find where it comes from. Perhaps being a victim is one way a samskara will manifest. Recently there was a young woman who as it turned out intentionally threw acid on her face. Once she begins to do self analysis she may find that it is a samskara from a previous life and no matter how much support she had around her at the time of this self destructive act it has been rooted in her psyche for lifetimes perhaps.
We live in a society where we can make gains in our lives and step out into arenas that call attention to our views or an office that we are elected to. Christine O'Donnell is a 41 year old woman who has been involved in politics for many years and has raised a family. The focus of attention from her own party leaders is on her background which includes a foreclosed mortgage and tax issues. None of us get through life unscathed as my Teacher cautions us to understand as we traverse difficulties. Mine has been a legal battle with the state board of nursing over a company I had owned. The more support you have perhaps the easier it is to stay clear of money problems. Those who have been privileged enough to have had schooling paid for and supportive families with political connections perhaps won't ever understand someone like Christine. My bet is that she has put her family first when she could have been enrolled in college and on track to complete her degree within a four year time frame. Even if it has taken several years to complete her degree it doesn't matter. It is how you apply the best of what you learn and that can be from experience, reading and role models. People who are "stuffy" insist that she doesn't have the right pedigree. I think that it is because the public has gone through tough times for the past two years, that they can see how financial problems can happen to anyone. That is perhaps where Democrats and Republicans differ in who runs. I am totally in support of her run for Senate and WE THE PEOPLE will make that happen. I think that we know by now who the people are who would harm her and the t.v. interviews of high profile people has been revealing. In my estimation they won't be listened to as the respected experts as they have in the past because they are positioned with one foot on the banana skin and one foot in the political arena that Tea Party supporters have rejected.
When driving a car it becomes an automatic response to check to see what's coming up from behind because what other's do is unpredictable. In Christine O'Donnell's case when she was elected to run against a Democrat opponent she should have had an escort to protect her as she continued down the road to success. Instead she found leaders attacking her character and she has to keep steering the car and going down the road at the same speed. If others want to slow you pace and not protect you from the rear then speed away from them! Sarah Palin has the same kind of appeal as Christine because she has come from an ordinary background and can relate to people's lives and that is the basis for the bond that they create with WE THE PEOPLE.
Look in the rear view mirror of your life and see your life from the perspective of where you have been and speed up ans thus get away from those who are a threat. If they cannot support you then move on as fast as you can. Keep your eyes on the road ahead. After the final victory the people who attacked Christine will have to eat crow. The effectiveness of their opinions will be ruined and Christine will be victorious. How many people have been thrown under the bus in this way by the establishment and not won because of the damage done? Like many situations where we have had struggles while we grow it actually gives us resilience to face harder situations such as lack of the party's stamp of approval.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The Three T's to plan around.
My background is in mental health and I write for women mainly because I am not sure that what I have to say will necessarily what men will relate to. High school and college that I attended have been for women mainly because of my field of discipline has attracted more women than men. I hope that you will find the following framework useful as you organize your thoughts around your goals and set your course to take some empowering and positive steps toward your future career.
The three "T's" that I am going to frame this blog around are Trust, Talent and Togetherness. Trust is first because it is not only our first developmental stage in life that sets the foundation for future relationships, it is also measure of how secure we feel in our ability to master certain tasks and challenges thus enabling us to demonstrate self-confidence. Talent is important because we have to be prepared to compete in the programs that prepare us for our career and then continue to grow and develop professionally. We have to learn to become adaptable; learn when to hold on and when to let go; when to bend and when to stand firm. When we are in a space inside ourselves that resonates with our authentic self and we are not living lives that have been ascribed to us or taking on roles that we do not have the natural talent or intelligence for, we then bring forth a quality of work that is both creative and useful to others. When we are able to produce our work from this deep and authentic part of ourselves that is totally not a facade, we enjoy what we do and it creates joy within us that wants to find an outlet to share this knowledge. Togetherness is another aspect of what we are about - we are part of a pack and the opposite of isolated individuals. We belong in community and that is where we grow and become strong. It is important to seek people who are like minded and like spirited because you will find people who will try to diminish your work through jealousy and other behaviors that we shed through inner spiritual work. Don't let anyone put your flame out or try to dull your light!
This is how it comes together when you want to identify what it is that you want to develop or achieve in your life. Identify that objective first and be sure that it is indeed what you want with all your heart and soul. Set a clear intention and see yourself achieving your goal. Act in a way that tells your inner psyche that you already are what you have in mind.
1. Trust your self that you will achieve your aim. Trust first began in infancy when our mother figure met our needs for warmth, food and love etc. We always knew that we would get the responses from that person based on our expressed need. Now you have to know that you can bring together the resources, supportive people, research or whatever it is that you need to proceed and maintain the process toward achieving your goal. Tell yourself that you already achieved many things before this goal and you have reached your goals. This too will be a learning process and you will achieve or manifest your hearts desire. Trust in your ability to care for yourself. If you have so many obstacles standing in your way that feels overwhelming, my teacher used to say to make the problem the same size as yourself. Write down the problems as you begin and find out how you can work through them. Is it coming from your own lack of confidence or fears or an actual deficit in your life such as funds for a business? Be clear and do the work inside and outside to resolve the barriers. You can do it and you will move forward at a steady pace. Keep a journal and record all the things that have been issues for you and how you have managed to problem solve.
2. Talent. You know what you are good at or what you are drawn to do because of your experience. I for instance chose nursing because my father died from cancer of the colon when I was little and the nurses who cared for him and were kind to me left an impression on me that led me to finding a way to become a nurse myself and return what I had been given. Through journal writing and self enquiry find out what motivates you. My motivation comes from a desire to help others and ease their pain - physical, emotional and mental. Your motivation may be to earn money through business. It could be the performing arts. You may want to be an engineer. Whatever you are good at and can build upon is what you should pursue. I was disappointed when I taught nursing students who did not look upon nursing as a calling but rather looked on it as a way of earning fairly decent money and some planned to invest and then switch to doing something else. Think about the moral and ethical obligations of your career choice and the love and energy you bring to others who will come to you for your services. You may benefit from career counseling and going through aptitude testing.
3. Togetherness. When you find the career that is right for you, build a network of people who are either in the field already or like you are in the process of reaching your goal through a course of study. In any group find the one's who are positive and uplifting. Join clubs and societies and go for excellence in your work. Find out through journal writing and self enquiry if you hold back in any areas of study. Work through the barriers and identify why you are holding back and not going for it! Like all things that cause us to not be our best, once identified and openly acknowledged they loose their power and hold on us. This approach is mature and you will find it liberating. The more baggage you try to stuff down inside or hide from people, the less you are to produce your talents from a clear and creative space. You will enjoy your work and want to help others who may need coaching because once you are in a space of creativity you will automatically want to help. It brings joy and that is a motivating feeling.
What I want to emphasise is that it is by being authentic within yourself that you then are able to produce an abundance of creative work. Your talents will manifest with ease and you will enjoy studying, recognizing that you have an ethical duty to do your very best to achieve excellence. You set the bar because that is the level of understanding that you want to achieve for yourself and show in your work with confidence.
Whether it is for support, assistance with identifying and developing goals, or learning how to meditate please contact me at:
The three "T's" that I am going to frame this blog around are Trust, Talent and Togetherness. Trust is first because it is not only our first developmental stage in life that sets the foundation for future relationships, it is also measure of how secure we feel in our ability to master certain tasks and challenges thus enabling us to demonstrate self-confidence. Talent is important because we have to be prepared to compete in the programs that prepare us for our career and then continue to grow and develop professionally. We have to learn to become adaptable; learn when to hold on and when to let go; when to bend and when to stand firm. When we are in a space inside ourselves that resonates with our authentic self and we are not living lives that have been ascribed to us or taking on roles that we do not have the natural talent or intelligence for, we then bring forth a quality of work that is both creative and useful to others. When we are able to produce our work from this deep and authentic part of ourselves that is totally not a facade, we enjoy what we do and it creates joy within us that wants to find an outlet to share this knowledge. Togetherness is another aspect of what we are about - we are part of a pack and the opposite of isolated individuals. We belong in community and that is where we grow and become strong. It is important to seek people who are like minded and like spirited because you will find people who will try to diminish your work through jealousy and other behaviors that we shed through inner spiritual work. Don't let anyone put your flame out or try to dull your light!
This is how it comes together when you want to identify what it is that you want to develop or achieve in your life. Identify that objective first and be sure that it is indeed what you want with all your heart and soul. Set a clear intention and see yourself achieving your goal. Act in a way that tells your inner psyche that you already are what you have in mind.
1. Trust your self that you will achieve your aim. Trust first began in infancy when our mother figure met our needs for warmth, food and love etc. We always knew that we would get the responses from that person based on our expressed need. Now you have to know that you can bring together the resources, supportive people, research or whatever it is that you need to proceed and maintain the process toward achieving your goal. Tell yourself that you already achieved many things before this goal and you have reached your goals. This too will be a learning process and you will achieve or manifest your hearts desire. Trust in your ability to care for yourself. If you have so many obstacles standing in your way that feels overwhelming, my teacher used to say to make the problem the same size as yourself. Write down the problems as you begin and find out how you can work through them. Is it coming from your own lack of confidence or fears or an actual deficit in your life such as funds for a business? Be clear and do the work inside and outside to resolve the barriers. You can do it and you will move forward at a steady pace. Keep a journal and record all the things that have been issues for you and how you have managed to problem solve.
2. Talent. You know what you are good at or what you are drawn to do because of your experience. I for instance chose nursing because my father died from cancer of the colon when I was little and the nurses who cared for him and were kind to me left an impression on me that led me to finding a way to become a nurse myself and return what I had been given. Through journal writing and self enquiry find out what motivates you. My motivation comes from a desire to help others and ease their pain - physical, emotional and mental. Your motivation may be to earn money through business. It could be the performing arts. You may want to be an engineer. Whatever you are good at and can build upon is what you should pursue. I was disappointed when I taught nursing students who did not look upon nursing as a calling but rather looked on it as a way of earning fairly decent money and some planned to invest and then switch to doing something else. Think about the moral and ethical obligations of your career choice and the love and energy you bring to others who will come to you for your services. You may benefit from career counseling and going through aptitude testing.
3. Togetherness. When you find the career that is right for you, build a network of people who are either in the field already or like you are in the process of reaching your goal through a course of study. In any group find the one's who are positive and uplifting. Join clubs and societies and go for excellence in your work. Find out through journal writing and self enquiry if you hold back in any areas of study. Work through the barriers and identify why you are holding back and not going for it! Like all things that cause us to not be our best, once identified and openly acknowledged they loose their power and hold on us. This approach is mature and you will find it liberating. The more baggage you try to stuff down inside or hide from people, the less you are to produce your talents from a clear and creative space. You will enjoy your work and want to help others who may need coaching because once you are in a space of creativity you will automatically want to help. It brings joy and that is a motivating feeling.
What I want to emphasise is that it is by being authentic within yourself that you then are able to produce an abundance of creative work. Your talents will manifest with ease and you will enjoy studying, recognizing that you have an ethical duty to do your very best to achieve excellence. You set the bar because that is the level of understanding that you want to achieve for yourself and show in your work with confidence.
Whether it is for support, assistance with identifying and developing goals, or learning how to meditate please contact me at:
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