My Ah-ha Moment and Divine Message

So I had a personal ah-ha moment today of something I wanted to implement into my life.  I thought- Wow, this would be a great New Year’s intention, but that has already passed…  I then decided (at that second) that we can make a decision for transformation at anytime, anyplace. Why wait to make a change when all we really have is right now?  I later hopped on Facebook and saw this quote from a best-selling author:

“Transformation is an instant-moment thing, open to us and available to us in any and every second. Life starts anew when you say it does. Remember always that you are not your past.”        Neale Donald Walsch

This is what I talk about when I say everything is connected.  Everything IS connected.  In some way, some form, we are all connected.  This quote was a direct message to me saying, “Yes, Kristen!  That is a great idea and you can decide to transform anything in your life at anytime!”  When I get these messages I always smile outloud and shake my head and think- Well, there you have it!

I invite you all to pay attention to your messages.  They are everywhere, all of the time!  God (Source, Universe,) is always sending us messages.  No one person is any more special than anyone else.  We ALL get our messages.  Are you listening to yours?  J

We are Humanbeings Not Humandoings

Seems to me every single day I am learning something more amazing. I walk through my days in fascination of this world we live in. When we are mindful during our days, when we can stay fully present in all situations, it allows our minds to quiet and the awareness that comes in is remarkable!  By doing this, I have come to the realization how truly connected we all are. The connection between us grows more and more obvious as the days pass.  I have found strings of connection in almost everyone I meet or everything I do.  There are no coincidences.  And even if I knew and lived this before, it is now more powerful than ever.

          By keeping my thoughts out of the past or future, I have created space for new growth and knowledge.  I literally learn something fantastic every single day.  I have grown tremendously and am loving it!  Just when I thought I had a huge grip on “what is”, a whole new door opened and another fascinating world revealed itself to me.  Are you ready to open up your world and embrace a new awareness like never before?

          Being a person of high energy and production, I found the idea of slowing down the mind to be something for people that were less motivated in their lives.  I believed I had to be working constantly to get to my goals.  Contrarily, I have learned that I was so full with thinking and planning I was not allowing space for new knowledge or truly enjoying my life.  I discovered that the benefits of learning to be outweighed my constant production.  It has been said many times, “We are human beings not human doings.”  I understood the concept but didn’t really practice that in my life.  Probably, because I thought I already was doing it on some level because I meditate regularly.  I was not.  Meditation is different than living in the NOW. 

          I know many people will think, “But I have to do these things.  I have to work my butt off for this and this reason.”  Yes, we do have responsibilities.  We do have to work to live.  We do have to parent.  But, would you be willing to do it with more mindfulness?  Would you be willing to stay present as you trudge through your responsibilities?  Would you be willing to allow your mind to get quiet- knowing you can not control the future nor the past- knowing that all you really have is right this very moment?   Are you willing to become an empty vessel that can be filled with new insights, messages and revelations?  If you are too busy doing what you believe you should be to reach a goal, try being instead and watch the glory unfold all around you!

          I encourage you all to try this on!  Make a conscious effort to be.  Know that no amount of doing is going to make you any happier.  Doing is only saying, “I’m not going to be happy until this happens!”.  Isn’t it time to be happy right now?

Namaste’

Thank You, My Friend

Thank you for “seeing” me, my friend.

Thank you for holding space for me through all my life’s trials. 
Thank you for your unconditional love.

Thank you for taking the good with the not so good .

Thank you for reminding me who I am when I have lost touch with that.

Thank you for encouraging my steps when I am weary.

Thank you for never doubting me.

Thank you for seeking to understand and not judge.

Thank you for your Love.

Thank you for being you…

I Love You J

Driving With the Brakes On

"Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life."

n     Mary Manin Morrissey

This quote reminds me of a song by Del Amitri called “Driving With the Brakes On”.  The first time I heard that song, I felt sad for the person who was living it.  It seems as though he was wanting so much more or something different for his life but was afraid to move forward.  He was moving forward with trepidation.  He was unsure of his choice and wanted desperately not to hurt anyone.  But he eventually made his decision and later sings, “But unless the moon falls tonight- Or if continents collide- Nothing’s going to make me- Break from her side.”  At this point in the song, his voice raises, the instruments get louder and one can hear the passion come soaring through his vocals. 

He had been spending so much time thinking and worrying over his past that he was “driving with the brakes on”.  He wasn’t living.  He was caught up in emotions and events that no longer served him.  He was letting guilt drive him rather than self-love.  But when he finally made his decision and only looked forward, the passion and vigor returned to his life…

Are you driving with the brakes on?  Are you swimming with your boots on?  Are you willing to let go, release old pain and fear and allow renewed energy to take you soaring?  All it takes is to be willing.  The universe will take care of the rest.  It’s time to live for you!  It’s time to enjoy your dreams and live your best life!

Namaste’

I'm Lovin the NOW!

     My New Year's Intention was to live in the present moment.  Not the past, not the future...  Right now...  As I have adopted this into my life there has been so many positive changes!  It makes me wonder why I had not done this sooner. 
     The past couple weeks have been filled with a whirling drama of sorts brought into my life by people outside my circle, but who affect my world nonetheless.
     By embracing the NOW, I have discovered that I can deal with what is happening at the moment with increased clarity and peace.  I can allow for life's inescapable dramas to pop up without falling prey to the lower emotions and negativity that can oftentimes accompany that.
     I also discovered that by speaking my complete truth without fretting over how it will be received, but with honesty and integrity, I can move through these happenings with grace and peace.  Not being a person who cares for confrontation, speaking my truth was not a common practice for me.  But when faced with a situation where I needed to speak up and having the courage to do so, I discovered an immediate release of inner tension. 
     By wanting nothing else but the current moment, by enjoying the seconds and minutes as they arrive, I have found a clarity befall my life like never before.  By staying present, I don't carry around the worries as before.  This is not to say I am inhuman or don't feel what is going on, I still do, I only move through it more quickly.
     The hurtful situation I was put in did not put a stranglehold on me.  I no longer tried to rationalize "the why" I just accepted it as NOW and moved on.  I was able to come back to center quickly and get back to what matters most to me.
     I invite you all to bring the NOW into your life.  What amazing transformations you will discover!
Namaste'

Checking in with my New Year's Intention: Wow!

So the last week of 2010 I pondered what would be the most beneficial intention for me in 2011.  Hmmmm…..  Finally I came up with “living totally in the NOW”.  For me, this meant enjoying the little things and being fully present when my children or parents are talking to me and basically just slowing down a bit.  I thought it would merely help me to enjoy the smaller things in life and to show up more complete for my family.  Boy, was I in for a surprise!

         

It is now day 34 into my New Year’s Intention and my life has shifted in ways I had no idea it would!

1.     My creativity took off!  I couldn’t believe it!  The juices started flowing and there is no stopping me!  I feel like I am riding a bike downhill with my legs outstretched and my hair blowing freely.  It has been the most amazing feeling…  Weeeeee!

2.    The joy!  Oh… my… gosh…  I have finally landed into a place of pure joy.  No matter what is going on around me, no matter who is acting up, I can remain in my joyful place.  I may be rocked a bit at first, but returning to homeostasis is so easy now!  I no longer hold onto stress like I use to.  I realize that only love matters no matter what.
3.     Doors opening!  Who knew that “staying in the NOW” would manifest doors opening?  I believe it’s because when we stay fully present (not worrying over our futures or pasts) and we completely show up to this moment, WE DON’T MISS ANYTHING!  Our mind is clear and open to seeing/feeling/hearing everything around us.  It’s like a whole new awareness!  And we only focus on the areas that our desires reside in thus manifesting just that!  Fascinating!

4.    Everyday is Disneyland!  This is the one shift that still has me amazed…  I have literally found that I go to bed every night…  get this…  excited for tomorrow!  And when I say excited, I mean excited!  I have an anticipation of-  Yay!  What new thing is going to happen tomorrow!  I literally feel like each new day is going to hold some kind of magic for me and I wait in excited anticipation!

Who knew that by merely “Staying in the NOW” would change my life in so many fascinating ways!  I am literally blown away.  I chose my intention to help me stay focused rather than lost in my own thoughts, and to my great surprise, I received that and so much more! 

My invitation to you is this:  Practice staying in the NOW.  This means being fully present in all areas of your life no matter what it is you are doing.  Driving, cleaning the toilet, exercise, eating.  Stay fully present.  Enjoy every single moment and see what magic happens for you!

Namaste’

Changing Your Thinking

How many times have we heard the phrase, “you just need to change your thinking.”  Is it that easy?  I often hear this feedback:  “If it’s that easy, why am I having such a hard time changing my thinking?”  For some, it may just be that easy, but for most people, attempting to change years and years of hurtful thoughts and beliefs can seem impossible.  The Law of Attraction states that we attract to ourselves that which we think about.  Although it may seem a daunting task, it is do-able and the rewards will astound you! 

          The first step to better thinking is by merely being “willing to feel better”.  Remember, any lasting change starts with the basics.  If you are at least willing to feel better, the universe immediately sets ideal things into motion to help you accomplish just that!  It’s about getting down to the foundation and working oneself upward.  If you are willing to think thoughts that feel good, you are on your path to manifesting your desires!

          Sometimes it can really feel impossible to change our habitual, negative thoughts into positive ones.  It can feel like you are lying to yourself.  It can feel so foreign that you throw out the concept altogether and give up!  Let me encourage you, after awhile, the new thought starts to grow roots and we automatically feel more comfortable with the new thought than the old thought!  Consecutively, your energy will start to vibrate at a much a higher level and you have just put yourself in perfect alignment with what it is you want! 

When your thoughts become clear and positive, when you know what it is you wish to manifest into your life and when you feel good about where you want to be, that is the time that the universe becomes linear with your mind and the manifestation process of your desires will begin!

Happy thinking!  KB