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June 24, 2009
Ask HOW Not WHY
For most of my life I have been on a self-improvement
path, seeking to better myself, to know myself, and to understand the laws of
the Universe that influence the person I am. When something happens to me, I
automatically search for the reasons why. Why did this happen? What am I to
learn from it? What is the gift? This past week, I realized I have been missing a key
component to my inquiry. That key is the word HOW. How am I feeling?
On Thursday of last week, I decided to play in the Park
City Lacrosse Ski Town Shootout that took place over the weekend. Although I
was not in good running shape, I decided to participate in a different way. I
made a pack with myself that I would "throttle back" and listen to my body. I
would pull myself out when needed and I would work on being completely present.
You see, lacrosse is one of my loves. I have played the sport since I was 8
years old. It brings me deep joy and I experience the freedom, teamwork, and
grace on the field that I seek off the field. Playing lacrosse also kicks in a
muscle memory and automatic functioning of a certain level of performance and
competition for me. Regardless of how long it has been since I have picked up
my stick, my brain returns to the memory of my college days and my body is left
to keep up. As a result, my playing career has been riddled with 4 knee
surgeries, a casted sprained ankle, torn muscles, and a lot of bruises.
Unfortunately, this past weekend was no different.
During the fourth and final game of our tournament, in
the pouring rain and freezing cold, I went to goal and scored. Jogging back to
center to do the face-off, I felt a tiny twinge in my left knee. It was subtle
but it felt funny so I pulled myself out. I was done for the rest of the game.
Later that night, my knee began to swell and I could feel that something
happened to the lateral side of the knee. My heart sank at this all too
familiar feeling and I kicked into a mode of exploring my options. Why did this
happen? What should I do?
That was when my husband called me on my thinking. During
our conversation, I realized I was disconnecting from HOW I was feeling. How was
my body experiencing this pain? How could I listen to what my body was telling
me? At that moment, I realized that my default solution seeking mind was
preventing me from being completely present with how I was feeling. At some
level, I knew that if I could shift my focus on what I needed to DO to fix it,
to experiencing HOW the body was feeling, I had the opportunity to heal and
grow in a different way.
This week, I am working on listening to HOW my body feels
and asking what it needs from me to heal itself. I invite you to join me in
doing the same when you experience an injury, an insult, or judgment. Follow
these four steps to find the gift:
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Ask
yourself; How am I feeling? (notice where are you experiencing the emotion or
pain in your body)
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Bring
your breath and awareness to the place of pain or emotion
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Ask to
be presented with the ultimate purpose of this experience
- Ask
for assistance to help you heal the situation.
With love & light,
BELIEVE in the possible. CREATE the possible. LIVE the possible.
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EVENTS
July 6th: Monday Morning Meditation Series begins. Guided meditations by Jennifer via the telephone. 7am MST / 9am EST. $10 per individual class. $35 for the month of July.
July 6th: Conscious Conversations at Rikka in Park City from 6pm-8pm. Topic = Freedom. Cost is Free.July 7th: Full Moon Meditation Circle at Rikka in Park City from 6pm-8pm. Suggested donation: $15 (let your heart lead).** To Register for these upcoming events, click here.
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SOULFUL SEEDS
"As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him/her down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might."
- Marian Anderson
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A 10 Minute Time-Out
How do you shift an automatic behavior of re-acting to re-sponding? One way is to take a 10 minute time-out.
When someone pushes your buttons, whether it be a family member, a lover or a colleague, force yourself NOT to re-act or respond for 10 minutes.
Then, use that time wisely. Take the 10 minutes to look within and notice HOW you are feeling. Where are you feeling emotions or energy?
And, BREATHE into that place.
**Remember, that you can not see anything that you are not. Meaning, if someone is pushing your buttons, you are able to see that or experience it because it resides within you. They are holding up a mirror and it is a golden gift that is being given to you to grow and become more aware of what needs to be healed within yourself. See them as a teacher and go within to find the gift.
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Upcoming Events in July
 Monday Morning Meditation Series Guided meditations are created and given by Jennifer
over the telephone. Each Monday morning at 7am MST / 9am EST you will have an opportunity to center and tune into your highest self. Each class costs $10 or sign up for the month (4 classes) for $35. Meditation series begins Monday, July 6th and runs for the month.
- Conscious Conversations - July 6th (Topic = Freedom)
Monday, July 6th from 6-8pm. The topic is Freedom and the cost is free. CC is a form of social networking that invites people to meet, greet and
connect at a deep and genuine level. As we
share our authentic selves, reflect, and join in conscious
conversation, we create a community of awareness, support, inspiration,
and hope. As a result, we are able to learn, grow, and awaken to the
potential that lies within us all.
- Full Moon Meditation Circle
We will tune into the light of the Full Moon in
community on Tuesday, July 7th at Rikka (Kimball Junction) from
6pm-8pm. Please join Jennifer Mulholland as she facilitates a Full Moon
Mediation Circle, consisting of reflection, renewal, and transformation. This
full moon is being influenced by the energies of Cancer (Sun) and Capricorn
(Moon). Suggested donation is $15 (let your heart lead.
To sign-up for these events, please visit www.executiveawakenings.com and
click on the Register tab. For
more information, call Jennifer at (435) 962.0122. ** STAY TUNED FOR THE LAUNCH OF MY NEW WEB STORE where you will be able to sign-up and pay for classes, workshops, services and products online. |
Featured Awakener
Babbie and Brad Lester, ND, LAc, M.S. Oriental Medicine  My friends, Babbie and Brad Lester are a unique husband and wife team that bring a comprehensive focus of natural health and Acupuncture to Park City. With the opening of Mountain Sage Natural Health, they provide individuals with Naturopathic consultation, IV Therapy, Acupuncture, Chinese Massage, Nutritional  and Lifestyle Counseling, Herbal formulas, and Lab Testing as needed. Both Babbie and Brad combine their expertise and certifications in Oriental Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine with a personal and gentle approach to wellness. I highly recommend their services. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please visit: Website: www.mountainsagenaturalhealth.comEmail: doctor@mountainsagenaturalhealth.comPhone: 435.659.0307
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What People Are Saying
"I have had the great pleasure of working with Jennifer
Mulholland over the past 4 years and have gained tremendously for the work we
have done together. Jennifer is a brilliant coach who is able to create a
calming and safe environment that enables her clientsto access the deeper levels of themselves while guiding them in
finding the answers to the questions that profoundly shift their lives. Jennifer's empowering coaching style allows
individuals to discover their greatness and brings that awareness to all
aspects of their lives. Jennifer's
unique background and experience in a fortune 500 company blended with her
depth of knowledge and skill in alternative health and wellness create a deeply
powerful blend for individuals to realize their potential both personally and
professionally.
Jennifer has been a gift of a resource for me in my life as
she is a constant model and reminder of remaining deeply grounded while
embracing the world around us."
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