Tuesday 28 July 2015

READ SOMEWHERE LIKE TO SHARE... The ability to go into any social situation & sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people & dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may feel pressure to play it small in order to fit in. Perhaps everyone is drinking or smoking excessively, engaging in gossipy small talk, or complaining bitterly about politics. It is one thing to notice this & modify our expectations & another thing entirely to join in. When we notice where people are coming from & acknowledge to ourselves that their energy is not in alignment with ours, we have several choices as to how to proceed. One viable option is to quietly endure the situation, keeping to ourselves until it is time to leave. In this way, we take care of our own consciousness & protect our growth process. Another option is to interact in a way that honors & pays respect to the people in the group, while gently attempting to shift the level of consciousness with our input. In order to do this, we must maintain our own vibration, which means that joining in by dumbing down is not an option. When we choose to dumb ourselves down to fit in, we not only sell ourselves short but we also lose a possible opportunity to influence the situation for the good of all concerned. Our desire to join in may come from our natural yearning to feel connected to the people around us. There is no shame in this, but being able to stand on our own, separate from the crowd, is a powerful milestone on any spiritual path. It can be difficult in the moment, but when we arrive on the other side, our integrity intact, we may find ourselves feeling positively smart.


Thursday 16 July 2015

Read somewhere, Like to share.... The wounded self is the part of you that feels incomplete. It questions your worth & value; it doesn’t feel whole, or it feels flawed in some way. My wounded self is the “little me” who wonders if I’m truly lovable. It’s never happy. We’ve all felt disappointed or hurt by a relationship in the past; we carry the memory of this wound into adulthood (sometimes unconsciously). If a wound from childhood is still active within you, you’ll attract people who are going to highlight the same feeling. For example, if your wounding is centered around feeling rejected or unseen, it’s likely that you’ll feel a similar way in your relationships as an adult. Your unconscious is programmed to attract people who activate your wounds. The reason for this is so you’ll grow. This is a frustrating part of the growth process! But think of it this way: You’re replaying your wounds so you can finally heal them. We cannot heal anything we don’t feel or see; we can’t heal things that are unconscious! The uncomfortable feeling has to come to the surface for you to grow beyond it. And how do you grow beyond it? By identifying with your higher self. Remember, your higher self is the part of you that knows the truth about you. It knows that you are worthy, amazing, capable & powerful. Through the lens of the higher self, you are whole. Yes, you’re an imperfect human with flaws; but the larger truth is: you’re a soul. You’re beautiful. You’re important. You’re special. You’re love. This is what the higher self knows about you — & it wants you to know it, too. By identifying with your higher self (the love within you), your compulsion to play out wounds with other people dissipates & in some cases, disappears. When you wake up to the higher self’s truth, you suddenly realize that the “wrong” people were just teachers to nudge you into the “right” state-of-mind; a state-of-mind that does not question your value or worth. Unfortunately, nothing inspires us to grow more than a broken heart. Your higher self wants you to identify with it; it wants you to own who you really are. Reclaim the love within you, and you’ll heal your relationships from the inside-out.


Read somewhere, like to share... How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 1. Don’t listen to the voice inside your head that tells you that you are inadequate. 2. Don’t hang out with people who look for the flaws & can’t see the best in the people in their lives. 3. Recognise that each person is different and unique. There is no-one like you - & you have great attributes. 4. Take note of your efforts & the progress you have made. You’ve already come far. You should celebrate that! 5. Appreciate others, & what you gain from them. Don’t see them as people who undermine you. 6. Remember that NO-ONE is perfect at all - and that other people struggle with the same stuff as well. 7. Go after what matters the most in this life: being loyal, and thoughtful, and caring, and kind.


Friday 3 July 2015

Swathisthan...[Harara / Sacral ]Chakra....... The second chakra is located in the abdomen, lower back and sexual organs are related to the element water and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment and the ability to accept change. Sanskrit Name: Swadhisthana Meaning: sweetness Location: Sacral Plexus- lower abdomen Body Parts: womb, genitals, kidney, bladder, circulatory system Glands: ovaries, testicles Function: emotional release, sexuality, pleasure, procreation Element: water Color: orange Balanced Characteristics: ability to experience pleasure, emotionally balanced, healthy, sex life, nurturance of self and others, graceful movement Deficiency: denial of pleasure, emotionally numb, fear of sex, rigidity in bod and attitudes, lack of desire, passion and excitement Excess: pleasure addiction, excessively strong emotions, ruled by emotions, sexual addiction, seductive manipulation Physical Malfunctions: disorders of reproductive organs, spleen, bladder, kidneys. Menstrual difficulties, lower back pain, knee trouble deadened senses-loss of appetite for food, sex, life. Sexual Dysfunction-impotence, frigidity, non-orgasmic. Healing Strategy: movement, emotional release or containment as appropriate healthy pleasures Kew Words: sexual, sensual, pleasure, feel, senses, flow, water, fluid, desire, connection, feminine, nurturance, movement Affirmations: I make my decisions from a place of hope and faith My creative drive is strong and exciting My sexuality is fulfilling and meaningful I am Life.