Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts

Thursday, December 10, 2009

From the Energetic Body to the Page: Discovering the Self ~ Part 7: Chakra 4


Chakra 4: Anahata ~ Love • Peace • The Pure Sound of Creation • The Right to Love • Air

The 4th chakra is the core of our entire energy system, the fulcrum between the material world and the spiritual world. Its element is air; its principle is balance. In order to live, we need to breathe. When we take the time to pay attention to our breath, we invite our bodies to relax and our spirits to gently be known.

The heart is where we discover our emotional nature in relation to ourselves alone. (It is here where we also realize that Self, really is the whole world. As I inhale and exhale, I exchange the air with everything that inhales and exhales—you, animals, plants, etc.) In the big picture, nature is always balancing itself Bringing it back down to ourselves (knowing that we are connected), we must at some point ask ourselves, "How do I achieve balance in my life?"

The heart takes the passion of the first three chakras and moves it to a place of compassion. It takes raw energy and refines it, softens it, gives it an anchor.

Prompt: How do I touch the world?

Bonus: How does the world touch me?

to see the other chakras, click here . . .

Friday, August 21, 2009

Thinking about the August New Moon


It's that time of month. The new moon rolls around and it's time to put intentions out there. As the moon waxes, energy builds on the wishes. Woke up thinking about things. It's time to ask, "What have I done/learned?" and "What do I want to do?" and always, 'What is for my highest good?"

The writing workshops at the Flagstaff Yoga Festival went very well. What a whirlwind! The first workshop dealt with the chakras that are more connected with our physical existence - and after it was over, I was TIRED! Grounded. Heavy in a way. The second workshop was dealing with the more ethereal chakras, the lines between them were less delineated. By the end, I felt light and energized. I was so happy to have ended the first with the heart and began the second with the heart. So much love flying around in that room I got goosebumps and felt close to crying.

Changes I'd like to make: Doing 7 chakras in one day is intense! I'd like to explore each chakra more deeply, giving more time to each one. More movement, more yoga, more meditation and sound. I had about 25 minutes for each chakra. I'd like to spend an hour or two with each one instead. So, perhaps spreading the workshops out over 4 days - 2 hours each - or 2 days, 3 or 4 hours each. (2 chakras a day, and the final day integrating it all or discussing strategies to continue on with the work - starting writing groups or blogs, etc.)

So, new moon intention on the workshops:

1. Expand the work
2. Talk with connections here in Flagstaff to set up a more in-depth workshop for the fall
3. Talk with folks in Sedona, Scottsdale and Tucson (San Diego?) for winter workshops
4. Talk with folks on the east coast for Spring/early summer workshops
5. Canyon workshops

I definitely need to promote my cd better. I was so concerned about my workshops that I didn't really promote my cd as I should have. On top of that, doing this on my own - all of it is new to me.

CD intentions:

1. Explore ways to promote the cd - be open for ways to get the work out there
2. Create graphics for better promotion
3. Feel good! I did it and it was fun to create.

I guess those are the big things on my mind. I'd also like to do the following:

1. Continue to expand my yoga practice by exploring through classes, reading, private practice, dvd's, etc. I may take the Chakra Workshop at 7 Centers in Sedona. (With that in mind, I must intend for more income to do that)
2. Open to new income streams
3. Expect unexpected checks - and have gratitude (this works!!!)
4. Healing for my body so that I feel even better than I did BEFORE the accident
5. Following a more formal schedule for my own writing, yoga, creative work
6. Be open for the perfect car for me.
7. Yoga workshops collaborating with Laura Brown
8. Workshops collaborating with Brad Olsen
9. Collaboration! More co-creating . . .
10. Have fun.
11. Remain open and loving in my relationships.
12. Explore ways in which Randy and I can see each other while he works in Wisconsin
13. Share Amazon Herbs
14. Check in with myself everyday: What is my Highest Good?

There's always more. Most importantly, act from love and compassion. I am so much happier when I see the world as a place filled with love.

This or something better is now coming to me easily and effortlessly for the highest good of all.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

I Love 2.7

I love that I can be vulnerable and still be loved. I love that love can break my heart in a good way. I love the sunset tonight – orange and pink and yellow and blue. I love the air. I love feeling loved. I love letting go and being alright. I love my car. I love my bicycle. I love getting up early and writing. I love Sundays. I love having a day to be lazy. I love being trusted. I love Riff Raff and I’m glad he is feeling better. I love that I can be safe to love. I love the skunk family that lives in my yard. I love that the garden is full of tomatoes and zucchini!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Olivia Newton-John and John Easterling got hitched

about a month ago. Apparently, Olivia was on the today show, talking about John and the Amazon Herb Company.

Sales have gone up.

Olivia is a popular lady.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

15. It feels like Thursday

  • I love yoga
  • I love Randy
  • I love that Riff Raff waits for me t wake up in the morning
  • I love feeling good
  • I love feeling loved
  • I love fresh air
  • I love that it’s getting warmer
  • I love that I am home
  • I love learning new things
  • I love love
  • I love trusting that everything works out for the best
  • I love that I can thank my mean boss for being so mean because now I have stronger boundaries and I can appreciate my current boss and my co-workers
  • I love that life unfolds in a good way if you just let it
  • I love that I get a good laugh everyday
  • I love that all is well in my life
  • I love that I am in good health