Practice – This morning I did the guided meditation on the John Edward Unleashing your Psychic Potential cd – the elevator one.
Problems – I have been waking up lately, and having immediate open third eye. Lots of visions – and it has been difficult to turn off.
Questions – How to turn off the psychic ‘powers’?
Discovery – Of course, the main thing is to practice. I liked that Edward spoke about the psychic ability as a playful puppy. And at the moment – it does what it wants – and we need to practice more and learn how to control it. That’s exactly where I am at the moment.
Personal – I have a strong visual impression – so that would make me clairvoyant. I have a strong ‘feeling’ of other people’s pain in my own body – and that would make me clairsentient. I have no ability to hear anything as yet (clairaudient), or smell. Taste Clairgustance, Clair scent. For more info, have a look at this link. Its not a clear website, but it describes these terms well enough for the purposes.
After finishing the session, I pulled down the blind over the third eye window – and it worked. I feel like its turned off now – and yet, I feel aware and strong within my self. Full of energy.
Benefits – I like the strictness of Edward’s entrance into the sanctuary. Its just what I need – to feel the seriousness of it and ‘force’ myself to be disciplined and honest with myself and my negativities. I like the exercise at the door – to let go of all of the ‘problems’ – not to let them come with me into the white light… Its important and I can feel already, that it’s the ‘right’ course for me to take at the moment.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Why start this mirror blog?
I started this blog – and I have so many – because I wanted to document what was going on with my spiritual growth. The other blogs don’t seem to leave an opening for this kind of information – its not exactly main stream – though, perhaps it is, more than I am aware… If Oprah believes in angels, and so does Princess Martha? Maybe I need to be more honest about this stuff.
Anyway – basically, I had a bit of a crisis a few weeks ago, and I realised I was feeling trapped and depressed and locked into ‘this’ world. I couldn’t see a way out. Then suddenly, I started seeing visions, like I did when I was younger, and it pointed to the change I needed.
Every day since then, I have been seeking and searching for the right path to begin with – and its started already –
Chakra cleansing
Disciplined Meditation
Open Heart, Open Mind
Practice
Discipline
Mind and Body together
Forgiveness
Its all great. I even started on a spiritual forum – which I link to here…
So – instead of writing in my meditation diary – I will write here – and perhaps, I can be of some help to anyone who is interested in these things too.
Love
Psychic Practice
Today I practiced with John Edward – Unleashing your Psychic Potential, for the first time.
I found him safety obsessed, but I understand it, in his circumstances, of sharing energy with spirits.
I went into the spiral stair case, and up the chakra coloured stairs – and came to the wall. Behind which is my sanctuary.
I’d just built a sanctuary – using a different exercise – but I was willing to have two – and to do this Edward’s way, considering he is so well known and seems quite powerful.
The experience of letting all of the negatives into the chest – or container was powerful, and worth while for me.
I could see all the colours of the stairwell well – but lost it a bit when we came to the violet. The top colour.
I had no trouble – everything was clear – the different visions and different parts of the room.
The relief I felt, at having let go of some things, was palpable. I appreciated that he took his role seriously – and I felt confident with his guided meditation – however – it was a little too fast for me.
I know I need to practice more – and I know I need discipline. So – with these two things – onwards and upwards.
I found him safety obsessed, but I understand it, in his circumstances, of sharing energy with spirits.
I went into the spiral stair case, and up the chakra coloured stairs – and came to the wall. Behind which is my sanctuary.
I’d just built a sanctuary – using a different exercise – but I was willing to have two – and to do this Edward’s way, considering he is so well known and seems quite powerful.
The experience of letting all of the negatives into the chest – or container was powerful, and worth while for me.
I could see all the colours of the stairwell well – but lost it a bit when we came to the violet. The top colour.
I had no trouble – everything was clear – the different visions and different parts of the room.
The relief I felt, at having let go of some things, was palpable. I appreciated that he took his role seriously – and I felt confident with his guided meditation – however – it was a little too fast for me.
I know I need to practice more – and I know I need discipline. So – with these two things – onwards and upwards.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Advice for the Clumsy
I came across this on another blog. It put a smile on my face. Now you can have one on your face.
Online Etiquette
Taken from Seth's Blog
People online are real people.
If you send a nasty email, there’s a real human being on the other end who gets it.
If you flame in a forum, you’re wasting real people’s time.
If you spam someone, you’re really only making yourself look bad.
If you write IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS it sounds like shouting.
If you want something to happen your way, try asking instead of demanding.
If you give, you’ll probably wind up getting, too.
If you blog just to pick fights, don’t be surprised when people don’t trust you.
If you collaborate, say thanks.
If you’re independent, say no thanks.
If you like someone, tell them.
If you don’t, walk away from the computer.
If you’re giving feedback, lead with just one good thing.
If you’re getting feedback, realize that the person must care a lot to have sent it.
If you goof, apologize.
If you apologize, mean it.
If you smile, mean that too.
If you don’t like something, don’t do it.
If you do like something, spread it.
But far far more important:Give people a break.
The break you probably deserve yourself.
People are out to do good, 99% of the time.
You probably are too.
Say thanks out loud and a lot.
Try making someone’s day.
Chances are they’ll make yours in return.
People online are real people.
If you send a nasty email, there’s a real human being on the other end who gets it.
If you flame in a forum, you’re wasting real people’s time.
If you spam someone, you’re really only making yourself look bad.
If you write IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS it sounds like shouting.
If you want something to happen your way, try asking instead of demanding.
If you give, you’ll probably wind up getting, too.
If you blog just to pick fights, don’t be surprised when people don’t trust you.
If you collaborate, say thanks.
If you’re independent, say no thanks.
If you like someone, tell them.
If you don’t, walk away from the computer.
If you’re giving feedback, lead with just one good thing.
If you’re getting feedback, realize that the person must care a lot to have sent it.
If you goof, apologize.
If you apologize, mean it.
If you smile, mean that too.
If you don’t like something, don’t do it.
If you do like something, spread it.
But far far more important:Give people a break.
The break you probably deserve yourself.
People are out to do good, 99% of the time.
You probably are too.
Say thanks out loud and a lot.
Try making someone’s day.
Chances are they’ll make yours in return.
Don't give up
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
What you can give up - habits that hurt you or others, in the short or long term. Goals that have lost their validity. Traits that are selfish and short sighted. Bad attitudes. Ugly language.
Don't give up - Believing in the power of the words 'its going to be ok.' Goals that you'll be happy to have achieved in ten year's time. Learning. Being open minded. Being humble. Learning from your mistakes.
Don't give up.
Don't give up.
What you can give up - habits that hurt you or others, in the short or long term. Goals that have lost their validity. Traits that are selfish and short sighted. Bad attitudes. Ugly language.
Don't give up - Believing in the power of the words 'its going to be ok.' Goals that you'll be happy to have achieved in ten year's time. Learning. Being open minded. Being humble. Learning from your mistakes.
Quieting the Mind
Quieting the Mind
The first thing I notice, is that I can see shadow. There is a flicker of light that I hadn’t noticed before.
Turning off the talk inside of your head, is like turning off a TV that is just too loud and too insistent. The immediate quiet is such a relief.
As you practice, it gets easier and easier. Then, you can just become aware of the noise (the chatterbox), and switch it off. And then,
you notice what you didn’t see before. Colour, shades, light and detail.
you feel what you didn’t feel before. Calm, relaxed, the shoulder’s release, the settling in the body.
you hear what you didn’t before. The birds, the cars outside, the people in the house, maybe even your own heart beat.
you are open, in a way you weren’t before. To other’s needs, to a wider perspective, to another point of view, to your self.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Three Rules
These three rules to a better life are from the American realist writer Nelson Algren. You might know him for his book Man with a Golden Arm.
1. Never play cards with a man called Doc.
2. Never eat in a place called Mom's.
3. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own.
I've never cared for cards or eating out. Two out of three isn't bad.
1. Never play cards with a man called Doc.
2. Never eat in a place called Mom's.
3. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own.
I've never cared for cards or eating out. Two out of three isn't bad.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Taking the Star Out of the Pose
Taking the Star out of the Pose.
Being an instructor, especially one that is representing a company like Les Mills who promotes a strong star quality in their elite instructors, creates a persona that can be in conflict with the very theme of the instructor’s life.
Body Balance is a fun and rewarding exercise option that introduces superficial aspects of several esoteric eastern systems. It westernizes long standing eastern concepts into easily digestible bite sizes, and entertains us while we learn.
As an instructor, Body Balance emphasises technique and performance and visual perfection above in depth understanding of the benefits and history of poses.
In October of 2007, I left instructing behind, with the intention of getting back to ‘me’. I envisioned myself training, with me as the centre, rather than my students.
The work has paid off, though, it has left me unable to go back. I have no intention of teaching Body Balance again.
Let me say again, that Body Balance has its place in exercise centres. It fills a gap, between aerobics and asana practice – for people who are curious and want to experience a hybrid option. Its uplifting and brings people together in a way they might never have had the chance to before and I continue to support the Les Mill’s team.
However, it is time for me to turn to the elements in my life that resonate clearly for me. And that is by returning to study yoga, qigong and meditation techniques.
I won’t be as employable. I won’t have as many doors open, and I won’t be shining my inner star for Body Balance any more - but I will feel true to myself, and with that, more peaceful.
Les Mills, and Body Balance, and all that you represent – thank you for the ride! Its time for me to get off here.
Being an instructor, especially one that is representing a company like Les Mills who promotes a strong star quality in their elite instructors, creates a persona that can be in conflict with the very theme of the instructor’s life.
Body Balance is a fun and rewarding exercise option that introduces superficial aspects of several esoteric eastern systems. It westernizes long standing eastern concepts into easily digestible bite sizes, and entertains us while we learn.
As an instructor, Body Balance emphasises technique and performance and visual perfection above in depth understanding of the benefits and history of poses.
In October of 2007, I left instructing behind, with the intention of getting back to ‘me’. I envisioned myself training, with me as the centre, rather than my students.
The work has paid off, though, it has left me unable to go back. I have no intention of teaching Body Balance again.
Let me say again, that Body Balance has its place in exercise centres. It fills a gap, between aerobics and asana practice – for people who are curious and want to experience a hybrid option. Its uplifting and brings people together in a way they might never have had the chance to before and I continue to support the Les Mill’s team.
However, it is time for me to turn to the elements in my life that resonate clearly for me. And that is by returning to study yoga, qigong and meditation techniques.
I won’t be as employable. I won’t have as many doors open, and I won’t be shining my inner star for Body Balance any more - but I will feel true to myself, and with that, more peaceful.
Les Mills, and Body Balance, and all that you represent – thank you for the ride! Its time for me to get off here.
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