~ March 2012 ~

In This Issue
"TRUST AND INTUITION: WHAT GETS IN THE WAY"
WAKING DOWN IN MUTUALITY
INSIGHT TO ACTION COACHING
WRITING FROM THE SOUL
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"TRUST AND INTUITION: WHAT GETS IN THE WAY?"

 

 

Intuition is one of your greatest allies, and can assist you in every aspect of your life - from finding the right career path to helping you clarify your values and life purpose. As an aspect of your essential nature, this boundless wisdom is always present.


What are some of the obstacles that keep us from accessing, and then trusting, this infinite intelligence that resides at our core?

 

  1. Fear of change.  Change of any kind can be perceived as threatening to our egoic identities, the parts of us that cling to safety and predictability. If we carefully attend to what our knowing is telling us, we may be guided to leave our comfort zones. To the degree that we're afraid of or resistant to making significant changes, we may consciously or unconsciously ignore, discount, or not even hear our wise inner voice.
  2. Attachment to results.  Every time you pose a question to your intuition, it's a good idea to let go of what you want to hear or see and be open to knowing what is true. This isn't easy to do, particularly with issues and questions that are very important to you. What helps here is to take a minute or so before you ask a question and check to see if you are invested in a particular outcome. If so, take some time to let go of that preference, at least for a few minutes, and find a neutral place inside. Otherwise, your attachment is likely to block your knowing.
  3. Identifying with the thinking mind.  A quiet, spacious mind is a fertile ground for wisdom. Identifying with the continuous flow of thoughts that characterizes our usual waking state blocks access to our boundless wisdom. Any activities that help you unhook from the mischievous "monkey mind", such as meditation, yoga, or walking in nature, will help you connect more deeply to your knowing.
  4. Avoidance of pain and discomfort.  For the most part, we are a feel-good culture; we always want it to be springtime. When the tide is out or a situation gets uncomfortable, we rush to fix it, change it, make it better. When it comes to intuition, if we can't be sure whether or not a positive resolution will be attained, we may block our knowing.

    For example, if you are sensing that a particular relationship is no longer viable for you, but you're afraid of going through the disruption of a breakup or of being alone, this fear may keep you from trusting the cues that you are getting. Intuition doesn't promise ease and comfort, at least not in the short term.

 
WAKING DOWN IN MUTUALITY
Individual Sessions and Sittings
 
Waking Down in Mutuality is an integrated, whole-being spirituality that includes body, mind, feelings, and spirit.  In this work you embrace your humanity and your divinity. Spirit is not seen as separate from the body or our world.  Our full humanness is experienced as sacred, as is all of life.   

 

I offer phone or in-person individual sessions, a 45 minute FREE Introductory Session, and sittings in San Rafael and Berkeley, California. 

 

SITTINGS

 

*A 10 minute period of silent meditation

 

*Gazing Meditation - Being to Being meeting, in which the teacher briefly connects with each participant through eye contact

 

*Personal Sharing Time - Each person who wants to, takes time to share.  This can include speaking about what is currently important to you in your spiritual life, sharing an "edge" or area of exploration, or asking questions.

 

Sittings in San Rafael (contact me for address)

  

Saturday, March 24, 2012 

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

  

Sittings in Berkeley  2218 Prince St.

  

Monday, March 19, 2012

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Fee for Sittings: $20    

 

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

FREE 45 minute Introductory Session

One hour phone or in-person sessions

Sliding scale of $40-$60/hour

  

Contact me to reserve spaces for sittings [email protected] or

(415) 721-0766.

 

For more information about Waking Down in Mutuality, see www.wakingdown.org

 

 

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INSIGHT TO ACTION COACHING
  
INSIGHT TO ACTION COACHING phone or in-person coaching can help you:
  • Achieve your personal and professional goals
  • Navigate through periods of transition
  • Develop strengths and seed potentials
  • Find your purpose and passion
  • Overcome blocks and limiting patterns
  • Quiet the voice of the Inner Critic
  • Access inner knowing for decision-making and clarity about your goals and life direction
  • Ignite and sustain your creativity 
  • Create action steps that generate tangible results

I specialize in helping clients overcome blocks of all kinds and translate ideas and visions into concrete action.  Fees for individual sessions are based on a sliding scale.  A coaching package is available, as well.

Contact me if you'd like a FREE CONSULTATION

(415) 721-0766 or [email protected].

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WRITING FROM THE SOUL
Writing for Creative Expression and Spiritual Growth
  
In this ongoing, drop-in group you will learn processes to free your imagination, develop ease and confidence in writing, cultivate your unique writing voice, and overcome blocks to writing.

San Rafael, CA (Call for address)
Alternate Thursdays
7:30 - 9:30 pm

All levels of experience and all types of writing are welcome


INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS (phone or in-person) to assist you in any or all stages of the writing process:
  • Start, develop, and/or complete writing projects
  • Learn how to ignite and sustain motivation
  • Overcome writer's block
  • Discover your natural writing voice
  • Develop confidence and ease in writing
  • Create attainable short and long term goals
A FREE CONSULTATION is available. You can contact me at [email protected] or (415) 721-0766.

 

 

For information or to sign up for courses or free consultations, contact me at [email protected] or (415)721-0766. 

Click here to visit my website if you'd like to learn more about my phone or in-person Insight to Action Coaching, Waking Down in Mutuality, Writing from the Soul Programs, or The Soul of Caregiving. 

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