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October 20, 2009
Getting Out Of My Mind
Stillness.
Warmth. Peace. Suspended in time and space. This is how I felt
last night, receiving Deeksha from three Deeksha Givers at Vie Nouveau in Park
City.
Deeksha, also known as the Oneness Blessing or Gift of
Grace, is a "a transfer of spiritual energy to the neocortex of the brain.
Deeksha initiates a neurobiological change in the brain that when complete
enables the senses to be free from the constant interference of the mind. When
the senses are unclouded by the mind's interpretations, a natural clarity of
perception occurs with accompanying spontaneous feelings of joy, inner calmness
and a connection to the Oneness in everything."
Deeksha is transferred by the Deeksha giver by placing
his/her hands on the top of the head. Once this occurs, I immediately feel a
download of energy enter my crown chakra traveling down through the top of my
skull. The energy is intense and it instantly shifts the mind from thinking to
being. Often, I become paralyzed or suspended in a state that is filled with love,
warmth, and complete acceptance of all that is. It is one of the few times
throughout the month where my mind can completely rest from its daily duties of
analyzing and understanding.
The mind has served me well. It has helped me analyze
information and use its intelligence to make sense of life, people,
circumstances, and experiences. It has become my default for understanding why
things may happen. The mind has helped me manifest my dreams through the power
of intention and visualization. However, the mind has it's limits and I am just
beginning to deeply sense them. On my journey to raise my own consciousness and
the consciousness of others, I am beginning to realize the importance of getting
out of the mind.
Debbie Ford articulates the importance of this
life-changing shift in her new book, The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse. "When
you allow your intellect to direct you rather than simply inform you, it limits
what you can see, what you can do, what you can feel, and what you will
experience. This is why contemplative practices are so important; they lift you
out of your mind. When you're out of your mind, you're free, you're peaceful,
and you can see beyond your current reality. This is the life-changing shift:
the ability to let go and open up to new realities over and over again to break
out of the illusion that what you see and what you know are right or real."
Meditating, walking in nature, connecting with our
breath, yoga, writing in a stream of consciousness, and receiving Deeksha are
all ways that can help quite our mind and expand the possibilities for
ourselves. The opportunity we collectively share is to begin to use our minds
as an informant rather than our master. As we quite the mental chatter and
empty ourselves from the limiting beliefs that are stored in our psyches, we
open ourselves to the magic of life - a state where we are open to surprises
and we become a "vast container into which the divine infinite source can flow
through us." (Debbie Ford).
This week I invite you to practice getting out of your
mind by:
- Taking a walk in nature and observe your surroundings in
gratitude
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Listen to the Moola Prayer in quiet contemplation
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Light a candle and stare at the flame. Bring the image of
the flame inside of you as if it is your internal flame. Feel the warmth of
light that glows within you. Connect to your Divine Source.
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Purchase Debbie Ford's new book: The 21-Day Conscious Cleanse and dedicate yourself to the practice for next 3 weeks.
Mark your calendar to attend the next Conscious Conversations (with a Full Moon Meditation Circle proceeding it) on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Rikka in Park City.
With love & light,
BELIEVE in the possible. CREATE the possible. LIVE the possible.
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EVENTS
November 2nd: Full Moon Meditation Circle led by Jennifer Mulholland (5pm-6pm). Rikka (Silver Mountain building) in Park City, UT. By Donation.
November 2nd: Conscious Conversations (6pm-8pm). Rikka (Silver Mountain building) in Park City, UT. Cost is free.
November 16th: Deeksha at Vie Nouveau in Park City. 7pm. Cost is Free.
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SOULFUL SEEDS
"The big win is not: he who dies with the most toys but
rather he who has delivered his soul's greatest purpose to the world."
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Featured Awakener
 Gardie Jackson, Wellness Enthusiast & Trainer
Last month, I joined the Golden Door Spa at the
new Dakota Mountain Lodge, located just across the street from my home in Park
City. The ambiance is deeply relaxing and beautiful; the staff is wonderfully
attentive; and the amenities support my passion for personal and professional
well-being. One of the amazing gifts of the Golden Door is the
fitness classes they offer. They are small, personalized, and led by some of the
best instructors in the area. As a result of taking their classes, I have had the privilege to get to know Gardie Jackson, a wellness
enthusiast and fitness instructor / trainer.
Gardie radiates positive energy and has been training people for 19 years
(ages 7-84) with a personalized approach and genuine style. Being around him
makes you want to attend to your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Gardie specializes in post rehabilitation, sports specific training, dynamic
flexibility and the Kinesis system (a pulley type of exercise equipment that is
used for toning and weight training). He is passionate and committed to
supporting a person's total wellbeing by focusing on physical exercise,
movement, and expression.
If you are looking for a guide, coach, or teacher to help
you rehab, get in shape, lose weight, tone, or compete for an event, look no
further. Call Gardie Jackson today at (435) 901-1972 or email him: gardie67@gmail.com. If
you want to sign-up for a phenomenal fitness class at the Golden Door, visit: www.dakotamountainlodge.com,
today.
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Feng Shui Tip
 10/20/09
"When
translated, the word October means 'eight,' as October was the eighth
month according to the early Roman calendar. Embedded inside Eastern
cultures and philosophies there's a symbol called the 'Mystic Knot'
that's closely aligned and associated with the number eight. By pattern
and design this symbol resembles a series of interlocking eights all
woven together into a seemingly eternal and never ending pattern. This
powerful symbol of the Mystic Knot can be used to activate or trigger
energies that will manifest never-ending success, prosperity and
riches, or even an everlasting and undying love. If you're looking to
increase your income, then place an image or picture of The Mystic Knot
inside your 'Wealth' area (see www.ellenwhitehurst.com
for location directions). If, however, you're looking to enhance an
existing relationship, or even find your perfect partner, then place
this loving representative in the 'Romance/Relationship' area. Either
way you're sure to see this symbol untangle any current love or money
complications that you might be experiencing with while putting
yourself behind the, what else, eight ball!"
- Ellen Whitehurst
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Coaching with Jennifer
Jennifer founded Executive Awakenings, Inc. to help individuals and organizations live to their greatest potential by becoming the CEO of their own lives. Through customized coaching programs, energy and healing work, workshops, and leadership retreats, she helps individuals shift from reacting to life to consciously creating it. She does this by helping people discover their authentic selves and guiding people in achieving and aligning their personal and professional visions. With over 15 years of coaching experience and 20 years of healing and spiritual training, she has created a unique approach for teaching people how to integrate all aspects of themselves to create positive and meaningful change in their lives.
Call today at (435) 962.0122 or visit www.executiveawakenings.com for more information.
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