Past life regressionWhat is a past life regression and how can it be useful?
According to Eastern philosophy, we incarnate over and over again. It is not all of us that incarnates, but a only a small part of our soul that comes in for a journey on earth. After our stay here on earth we return to the energy of our soul (this is a simplification, there are actually different stages and levels we go through to get there) What is the purpose of coming back again and again? Having taken hundreds of people through a past life regressions, and being part of a spiritual mystery school for almost 20 years, I have discovered a few reasons we incarnate multiple times.
Releasing the hold of negative emotions In his famous book “Many Masters, Many lives” Brian Weiss shows us that the underlying cause of his patient’s problem stemmed from past lives. Although triggers and negative reactions are related to earlier childhood they also may stem from other lives we lived that were traumatic. I have done hundreds of past life regressions with clients that helped them dissolve old patterns and phobias that way. Discovering past spiritual gifts It stands to reason that not all our past lives were traumatic. Many were mundane but also some were miraculous where we cultivated a special gift and ability. I have created a past life process for clients to discover a spiritual gift or ability they cultivated in a past life, remove any obstacles to that expression and activate it again in this life time. Quantum science shows us that everything is interconnected. This is true of not just this life but other lifetimes that interweave and become tendencies we have in this life time. Since everything is interconnected it means we can have access to it and work with it for the mutually benefit of everyone.
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How My Mother’s Love Became the Soul of Grow WellnessBy: Kathleen Jaramillo Kweskin LMT RYT RMT, |
| I laid outside, 14 years old, in the pouring rain in the middle of June. I could swear I was feeling the heart beat of the earth as lightning cracked the sky and thunder rumbled thousands of cells in my body. “Kathleen!” My mom’s voice rang out and I sat up. She stood in the doorway with a dry towel, she had just let it tumble in the dryer so it was warm. She smiled and wrapped it around my shoulders and used another to ruffle and dry my hair. My mother was warm and kind, yet reserved but she was always delighted with the wild child she had on her hands. She nurtured my spirit, always. |  |
She had a number of sayings and most of them were centered around the word “love.” She’d say “don’tcha just love love?!” And through any moment of venting, she’d stop you and say “it’s because you have so much love in your heart.” It was an observation but it was also an encouragement, that love would be a guiding light through any obstacle.
My mother cared for people deeply, she felt for them. She showed up for people in a way that I haven’t seen since. I have a memory of her physically holding and rocking a grieving widow in our family. I remember her crocheting in her chair every day, blankets that always had an intended recipient. When you came into our home, she made you feel loved , sat you down at the kitchen table and asked how you were doing. I watched her take in, feed and clothe a little girl in my elementary school who had lost her mother to cancer. She would help elderly to their cars with their groceries. I even saw her once drive an elderly woman to her apartment with her groceries rather than watch her ride the bus. She went with this woman into her home and helped her put them away!
My mother cared for people deeply, she felt for them. She showed up for people in a way that I haven’t seen since. I have a memory of her physically holding and rocking a grieving widow in our family. I remember her crocheting in her chair every day, blankets that always had an intended recipient. When you came into our home, she made you feel loved , sat you down at the kitchen table and asked how you were doing. I watched her take in, feed and clothe a little girl in my elementary school who had lost her mother to cancer. She would help elderly to their cars with their groceries. I even saw her once drive an elderly woman to her apartment with her groceries rather than watch her ride the bus. She went with this woman into her home and helped her put them away!
She also didn’t care where you came from or what your status was. I remember her disappearing from a fancy gala dinner to hang out with the woman who handed out towels in the bathroom. My dad was about to go on stage and I found her in there giggling as they showed each other photos of their grandkids.
Above all else, though, she was a fierce mother and loved us with every fiber of her being. She was devoted to her kids and believed in us more than we believed in ourselves. I remember having a hard time choosing a major going into college and I had a list of potentials. I looked at her and said “ok if you had to pick one, had to, which one?” And she said “whichever makes you happy. Pick happy. That’s all I want for you.”
When she was diagnosed with cancer I was 16 years old. When I was 20, she slipped away forever. Her suffering was brutal that last month. I spent many years trying to pretend my grief wasn’t destroying my health. I craved her and I shut everything and everyone out. I wouldn’t talk about her, and when I’d think about her it would send me into a rage. Cue chronic depression, gran mal seizures, explosive acne, panic attacks, and more darkness than I’ll share in this particular article.
I caught a glimpse of relief in my junior year of college, I majored in psychology and international studies. I stumbled into post-traumatic growth courses and deep dives into religion and healing practices around the world. I began to see the light, my symptoms calmed.
But, it wasn’t enough. After graduation, I worked four jobs that summer and set off on a trip around the world. I targeted holy cities, healing practices, and more light to break the darkness. I lived in Spain, Peru, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and even Lao for a little bit. I lived in hostels, ashrams, and temples and studies with gurus, instructors, locals, religious leaders, and healers. The story of that trip can (and will someday) fill chapters of a book.
Most of all, I found her. I found my mother and she was within me the whole time. I surrendered to the beauty of grief and I knew that engaging in these healing practices was not just for me. I had to share it, she would want me to share it.
Everything I did from that moment was to build Grow Wellness. A safe, warm and knowledgeable place influenced by worldly practices and integrative with western medicine. I obtained health department licenses in massage therapy as well as certifications in yoga, meditation, myofascial release, 3 levels of cupping therapy, sound therapy, 3 levels of reiki and energy healing, myoskeletal alignment, restorative practice, kinesiology taping, lymphatic cupping, and herbal aromatherapy. I began practicing, weaving in my heritage from New Mexico. Eventually, I made my way into spa management and business.
All the while, my mom was there. When things got tough, she kept me going. When the pandemic hit, I swear she kept my chin up. The world needed Grow Wellness, nothing exists like it.
Every week, we get some type of feedback from a client or a student that they feel safe here. That they feel amazing when they leave, simply supported and cared for. No one knows this, but I often go into my office to let a tear or two fall. Dramatic? You bet ya! But I just feel all of this so deeply.
It’s all rooted in the unlimited kindness and care my mom taught me. She made space for people to be supported and I follow her footsteps.
It’s all for you, our ever growing community.
And it’s also all for her.
When she was diagnosed with cancer I was 16 years old. When I was 20, she slipped away forever. Her suffering was brutal that last month. I spent many years trying to pretend my grief wasn’t destroying my health. I craved her and I shut everything and everyone out. I wouldn’t talk about her, and when I’d think about her it would send me into a rage. Cue chronic depression, gran mal seizures, explosive acne, panic attacks, and more darkness than I’ll share in this particular article.
I caught a glimpse of relief in my junior year of college, I majored in psychology and international studies. I stumbled into post-traumatic growth courses and deep dives into religion and healing practices around the world. I began to see the light, my symptoms calmed.
But, it wasn’t enough. After graduation, I worked four jobs that summer and set off on a trip around the world. I targeted holy cities, healing practices, and more light to break the darkness. I lived in Spain, Peru, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and even Lao for a little bit. I lived in hostels, ashrams, and temples and studies with gurus, instructors, locals, religious leaders, and healers. The story of that trip can (and will someday) fill chapters of a book.
Most of all, I found her. I found my mother and she was within me the whole time. I surrendered to the beauty of grief and I knew that engaging in these healing practices was not just for me. I had to share it, she would want me to share it.
Everything I did from that moment was to build Grow Wellness. A safe, warm and knowledgeable place influenced by worldly practices and integrative with western medicine. I obtained health department licenses in massage therapy as well as certifications in yoga, meditation, myofascial release, 3 levels of cupping therapy, sound therapy, 3 levels of reiki and energy healing, myoskeletal alignment, restorative practice, kinesiology taping, lymphatic cupping, and herbal aromatherapy. I began practicing, weaving in my heritage from New Mexico. Eventually, I made my way into spa management and business.
All the while, my mom was there. When things got tough, she kept me going. When the pandemic hit, I swear she kept my chin up. The world needed Grow Wellness, nothing exists like it.
Every week, we get some type of feedback from a client or a student that they feel safe here. That they feel amazing when they leave, simply supported and cared for. No one knows this, but I often go into my office to let a tear or two fall. Dramatic? You bet ya! But I just feel all of this so deeply.
It’s all rooted in the unlimited kindness and care my mom taught me. She made space for people to be supported and I follow her footsteps.
It’s all for you, our ever growing community.
And it’s also all for her.
What is Self-Love
Self-love is one of the most beautiful things about life. It is a practice that allows you to dip into a bottomless well of warm nurturing love to guide you on your journey. Self-love begins with recognizing that you are responsible for your own well being, and that your self worth has been within YOU all along. Begin to take the steps to fall in love with yourself, to create relationships with your aches and pains, and to see the best in yourself the same way you would with a loved one.
Begin with mindfulness of your self-talk and self-criticism, try exercising support and encouragement towards yourself! Allow yourself to love your past, present and future, giving the child in you some care and pursue making peace with anything standing in your way of self-love. Self-love is about putting your wellness and happiness first instead of sacrificing them for outside validation or false priorities.
Make room for healthy habits, practice self-care and set healthy boundaries for yourself. Pursue the things your mind, body and soul need, rather than need! The chances that you exist and are YOU are literally impossible. You, my dear, are a miracle and temple that is worthy of self-love! Fall in love with yourself and all that you have been through, fall in love with yourself and let love guide your path of joy and happiness.
Begin with mindfulness of your self-talk and self-criticism, try exercising support and encouragement towards yourself! Allow yourself to love your past, present and future, giving the child in you some care and pursue making peace with anything standing in your way of self-love. Self-love is about putting your wellness and happiness first instead of sacrificing them for outside validation or false priorities.
Make room for healthy habits, practice self-care and set healthy boundaries for yourself. Pursue the things your mind, body and soul need, rather than need! The chances that you exist and are YOU are literally impossible. You, my dear, are a miracle and temple that is worthy of self-love! Fall in love with yourself and all that you have been through, fall in love with yourself and let love guide your path of joy and happiness.
How to practice:
How can we explore self-love?
Not only has positive psychology laid out a number of ways for us to practice self-love, but cultures all over the world have emphasized an active engagement with self-love!
Allow yourself a quiet moment to reflect and meditate on your strengths and things that you love and admire about yourself! Find out exactly why you are so awesome, and turn to these strengths when navigating the journey of life.
Create a routine for yourself that honors what your mind, body and spirit need! What does your nutrition, sleep quality, and movement routine look like? Are you loving yourself in the way you spend your time? Carve out self-care rituals that nurture your being and build a relationship with yourself!
Work on not comparing yourself to others, consciously redirecting your thoughts and embracing the fact that humans are as diverse and unique as snowflakes! Express self-love by being compassionate towards the self and embracing everything about YOU in this moment.
Fear is only useful if you are trying to survive in the wilderness and have to run really fast from a tiger. It serves no purpose in your self-love journey! Sit somewhere quiet, and visualize letting go of fear like balloons in the sky.
Not only has positive psychology laid out a number of ways for us to practice self-love, but cultures all over the world have emphasized an active engagement with self-love!
Allow yourself a quiet moment to reflect and meditate on your strengths and things that you love and admire about yourself! Find out exactly why you are so awesome, and turn to these strengths when navigating the journey of life.
Create a routine for yourself that honors what your mind, body and spirit need! What does your nutrition, sleep quality, and movement routine look like? Are you loving yourself in the way you spend your time? Carve out self-care rituals that nurture your being and build a relationship with yourself!
Work on not comparing yourself to others, consciously redirecting your thoughts and embracing the fact that humans are as diverse and unique as snowflakes! Express self-love by being compassionate towards the self and embracing everything about YOU in this moment.
Fear is only useful if you are trying to survive in the wilderness and have to run really fast from a tiger. It serves no purpose in your self-love journey! Sit somewhere quiet, and visualize letting go of fear like balloons in the sky.
DIVE INTO FLOW
Accessing your flow state is to become one with everything. Adjusting your life to a flow frequency requires goal clarity and the active practice of surrendering to the moment.
We put our life in a state of flow when we can identify and embrace what is in our control and let go of what is out of our control with ease. This directs our energy and brain power towards making the changes we need to obtain what we seek. Surrendering to flow brings rich meaning and fulfillment to life because we are not distracted by the mundane.
Flow state is Identifying the self as a part of something much larger than the inauthentic and the mundane. Less annoyed by boredom, less overwhelmed by daily obstacles, less held back by fear. It is an active process of self-awareness and making choices towards a meaningful and successful existence.
Flow theory became of interest to positive psychology researchers studying the creative process during the 60's. Scientifically, it is called transient hypofrontality and is a state of consciousness that allows the pre-frontal cortex of our brain to take a break. This frees us up from self-consciousness and self-talk and welcomes us into a more relaxed, creative and effective state.
We put our life in a state of flow when we can identify and embrace what is in our control and let go of what is out of our control with ease. This directs our energy and brain power towards making the changes we need to obtain what we seek. Surrendering to flow brings rich meaning and fulfillment to life because we are not distracted by the mundane.
Flow state is Identifying the self as a part of something much larger than the inauthentic and the mundane. Less annoyed by boredom, less overwhelmed by daily obstacles, less held back by fear. It is an active process of self-awareness and making choices towards a meaningful and successful existence.
Flow theory became of interest to positive psychology researchers studying the creative process during the 60's. Scientifically, it is called transient hypofrontality and is a state of consciousness that allows the pre-frontal cortex of our brain to take a break. This frees us up from self-consciousness and self-talk and welcomes us into a more relaxed, creative and effective state.
How to practice flow
All efforts of a human being are to attain effortlessness in the future. Accessing flow allows you to obtain effortlessness right now because in this state, your brain processes information without the obstacles of self-consciousness. You are less aware of the self and more aware of the moment, you are in an effortless state of consciousness.
You can find flow in the activities that truly interest you, which is why artists are able to enter flow so easily while they practice their art. Yoga, meditation, running, and swimming are all examples of activities that may put a person into a flow state of consciousness. Once you become familiar with what puts you into a flow state, you can integrate more of these moments into your life! When you become familiar with how to access it, you will be able to access it at any moment.
Become aware of your goals in life and the flow you want your life to be a part of. You can navigate any decision by asking yourself, will this feed the flow I desire for my life? You can choose to respond instead of react. You gain access to your full potential and to a fulfilling existence by becoming one with flow and something larger than the self.
You can find flow in the activities that truly interest you, which is why artists are able to enter flow so easily while they practice their art. Yoga, meditation, running, and swimming are all examples of activities that may put a person into a flow state of consciousness. Once you become familiar with what puts you into a flow state, you can integrate more of these moments into your life! When you become familiar with how to access it, you will be able to access it at any moment.
Become aware of your goals in life and the flow you want your life to be a part of. You can navigate any decision by asking yourself, will this feed the flow I desire for my life? You can choose to respond instead of react. You gain access to your full potential and to a fulfilling existence by becoming one with flow and something larger than the self.
What is oneness?
When you begin this journey of connecting and steering your own energy and state of being, the first enlightenment is understanding how energy works. Our reality and the ecosystem we thrive in is a cycle of reciprocation and interaction between beings and energies. The exchanges create homeostasis and life itself. In fact, the constant exchange of energy is what we call "oneness" because the deeper we go into understanding life on Earth, the more that we discover we are all made from the same materials, engaging in the same processes to grow and exist.
Oneness with all beings is at the root of every major religion and form of spirituality in cultures all over the world. It is an integral scientific aspect of how our world operates. We begin to detach from the freedom of oneness due to false priorities, social norms, misplaced fears. These factors create division between us and our fellow beings and isolation.
Everyone is the same in energy, we are all one. We are united with the manner in which we breathe and feel emotion, even if it is in different ways it is still the same.
We are one.
Oneness with all beings is at the root of every major religion and form of spirituality in cultures all over the world. It is an integral scientific aspect of how our world operates. We begin to detach from the freedom of oneness due to false priorities, social norms, misplaced fears. These factors create division between us and our fellow beings and isolation.
Everyone is the same in energy, we are all one. We are united with the manner in which we breathe and feel emotion, even if it is in different ways it is still the same.
We are one.
Practicing Pure Enlightenment
MEDITATION: Engaging in a regular meditation practice is so important for experiencing the pure enlightenment that is oneness. Allow yourself to sink in with your favorite meditation instructors as you develop your own self meditations as well! The journey into meditation is exciting with endless adventures into an elevated connection with the universe.
NATURE: Allow yourself to get out into nature! Connect with an activity that brings you into contact with our Earth. Awaken the bond that connects everything in the universe.
BUILDING YOUR TRIBE: Welcome tender souls into your life and into your relationships. Surround yourself with relationships of genuine love and support. Seek out new friends as well through the activities that bring you joy! If you love to dance, join a dance class! If you love to read, join a book club! Connect with others through joy.
SOUND THERAPY: Sound therapy is such a powerful tool! Allow yourself to naturally drift into oneness through deep, healing sound therapy. You can find local healers and groups who offer sound therapy! We offer sound baths at Grow Wellness every week! We also recommend the app Synctuition for sound therapy on the go!
NATURE: Allow yourself to get out into nature! Connect with an activity that brings you into contact with our Earth. Awaken the bond that connects everything in the universe.
BUILDING YOUR TRIBE: Welcome tender souls into your life and into your relationships. Surround yourself with relationships of genuine love and support. Seek out new friends as well through the activities that bring you joy! If you love to dance, join a dance class! If you love to read, join a book club! Connect with others through joy.
SOUND THERAPY: Sound therapy is such a powerful tool! Allow yourself to naturally drift into oneness through deep, healing sound therapy. You can find local healers and groups who offer sound therapy! We offer sound baths at Grow Wellness every week! We also recommend the app Synctuition for sound therapy on the go!
GRATITUDE
Gratitude is a super power that can be honed and developed to change the way you see your reality. When we practice gratitude and begin to live our lives from a vantage point of gratefulness and therefor wisdom, we adjust the vibration and frequency that we operate from. Why does gratitude require wisdom? Eventually in age comes the discovery of impermanence, that tomorrow really is not promised. If you can embrace this TODAY, you are able to soak in the blessings of what you have. You see these simple things, such as the roof over your head, the food in your belly, your family, for what they are... gifts. The day you are experiencing right now is a gift, and the only appropriate response is gratefulness. When we adjust our mindset towards gratitude and away from complaining, away from negativity, we readjust our brains filter of our reality. Interrupt anxiety with gratefulness. The reticular activating system within our brains serves as the filter we create, and it filters information according to what we deem a priority. So, if you are consistently focusing on the fact that you never have enough, your brain will filter your reality to match this. If you are practicing gratitude and aware of the abundance of your life, your reality will be filtered to match this. After a three week study at Berkeley of 100 participants, practicing gratitude revealed a changed MRI scan. There was more activity in the medial prefrontal cortex, the brain area associated with learning and decision making. Gratitude = The secret key to a life of abundance!
How to practice gratitude:
Gratitude Journal
Create a journal just to express gratitude and make note of things, people, places, anything you are grateful for! These can be small things, like the breakfast you had this morning or a kindness you experienced. They can also be big things and reflections from the past that make you smile!
Gratitude letters
Write letters of gratitude to the people in your life who you cherish! Let the people in your life know you are grateful for them! Write a few letters a week for 3 weeks, this is the study that Berkeley used when measuring the impact of gratitude on the brain!
Meditation
Create a safe, quiet space to meditate in a comfortable position. Reflect on simple things you are grateful for, such as the breath, and then reflect on your life and your many blessings!
Mindfulness
Pause throughout the day and bring yourself into the moment you are in to be grateful for it and enjoy it! For example, when you are eating a meal reflect on the journey the ingredients took to nourish your body. Take a sip of water and practice gratefulness that you have clean water to drink. Soak in life as its happening!
WHAT IS MAGIC?
Magic is yours. After 14 years of studying cultural rituals, I found that the way someone connects to anything energetically is a unique, personal journey and that there is no right or wrong way. In fact, the more that you make it yours to more powerful it becomes! Magic is our way of connecting to hidden realms and greater energies to create our highest reality through oneness. Magic is mysterious, and the only way to learn more about it is to create a practice and experience it for yourself.
You have stumbled upon this experience today for a reason, and YOU get to choose the reason. In this experience, we are exploring the basics of magic ritual and symbolism and how it can fit into your spirituality and connection to the divine. Enjoy this mini guide!
We learn throughout our lives to block our openness to manifesting our dreams. We create blocks with social norms, false priorities, fear, influence, experiences, etc. When we learn to heal, trust and let go, that's when oneness happens... that when the magic happens.
You have stumbled upon this experience today for a reason, and YOU get to choose the reason. In this experience, we are exploring the basics of magic ritual and symbolism and how it can fit into your spirituality and connection to the divine. Enjoy this mini guide!
We learn throughout our lives to block our openness to manifesting our dreams. We create blocks with social norms, false priorities, fear, influence, experiences, etc. When we learn to heal, trust and let go, that's when oneness happens... that when the magic happens.
What Is Ritual?
When it comes to energy, opportunities and dreams do not just drop from the sky. There must be some type of exchange or process of reciprocation. A magic practice allows us to tap into our truth and purpose to CREATE our highest reality. When we do a physical ritual, we are creating more self awareness and feeding our intentions energy. We are bringing action and symbolism to bring things to reality.
Rituals are based on the concept that like energy attracts like energy. So, by becoming attuned to what you actually want and putting energy into what you want, you will become a magnet for all that's yours.
This also has to do with the brain! Neurologically, what you focus on is what your brain will pick out around you. If you are walking around telling yourself a negative story, your reticular activating system will pick out what confirms that story. The opposite is true with a magic practice! We are training our brains to get on board. We are adjusting the scope through which we view the world!
The law of impermanence tells us that change is the nature of life. When we embrace magic, we use ritual to steer the change we want to see.
Rituals are based on the concept that like energy attracts like energy. So, by becoming attuned to what you actually want and putting energy into what you want, you will become a magnet for all that's yours.
This also has to do with the brain! Neurologically, what you focus on is what your brain will pick out around you. If you are walking around telling yourself a negative story, your reticular activating system will pick out what confirms that story. The opposite is true with a magic practice! We are training our brains to get on board. We are adjusting the scope through which we view the world!
The law of impermanence tells us that change is the nature of life. When we embrace magic, we use ritual to steer the change we want to see.
Words and beliefs matter
Setting an intention when embracing magic requires you to carefully craft and write down what you want to manifest and BELIEVE it to be true. It must be concise and you must be confident in what you want. One way to do this is by creating an affirmation, usually one or two sentences, that is repeated a certain number of times. Another way is to create an incantation, which usually is more of a poem and often rhymes. Writing them down and/or speaking them during your ritual is a direct way to communicate the energy you are wishing to attract. You can sing them too! A ritual found in almost every religion is humming and singing.
Colors and their symbolism
Orange, Yellow, and Gold:
Confidence, inner power, self-esteem, focus, memory, communication, education, finding what is lost, emotional and physical healing.
Blue:
Emotional balance, relaxation, anti-anxiety, inner truth, communication within relationships, enhancing psychic abilities, bringing peace to issues at home, health for women, pregnancy and motherhood.
Green:
Abundance, light-heartedness, healthy finances and management of money, luck, making decisions in alignment with your purpose, success.
Purple:
Connecting to the divine and your ancestors, psychic and intuitive abilities, wisdom, highest self, protection, home blessings, career path and invoking spirits.
Red:
Passion, courage, sexual energy, love, energy, protection from attack.
Pink:
Healthy heart space, romantic love, attracting love, creating harmony in relationships and marriage. Enhances beauty.
White and Black:
Can represent any color above, clearing a space of negative energy, opening up to the divine.
Confidence, inner power, self-esteem, focus, memory, communication, education, finding what is lost, emotional and physical healing.
Blue:
Emotional balance, relaxation, anti-anxiety, inner truth, communication within relationships, enhancing psychic abilities, bringing peace to issues at home, health for women, pregnancy and motherhood.
Green:
Abundance, light-heartedness, healthy finances and management of money, luck, making decisions in alignment with your purpose, success.
Purple:
Connecting to the divine and your ancestors, psychic and intuitive abilities, wisdom, highest self, protection, home blessings, career path and invoking spirits.
Red:
Passion, courage, sexual energy, love, energy, protection from attack.
Pink:
Healthy heart space, romantic love, attracting love, creating harmony in relationships and marriage. Enhances beauty.
White and Black:
Can represent any color above, clearing a space of negative energy, opening up to the divine.
The Power of affirmations:
How to make them effective
BY MICHAEL ROSENBAUM
“Affirmations are statements of Truth that are repeated over and over – aloud or mentally, with deep concentration – until one actually experiences that truth through realization.” Paramahamsa Yogananda
Let us consider: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, ………. Through him all things were made. …” story of creation John 1:1-18.
What a tribute to the power of the word. When spoken, words are sounds carrying a vibration. All vibrations are energy pulsations. Quantum physics tells us that all physical matter is really composed of energy waves moving at different rates of speed—therefore all words carry a vibration that interacts with matter. How powerful then, to use affirmations which are a collection of interrelated, intentional words capable of interacting with matter.
Let us consider: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, ………. Through him all things were made. …” story of creation John 1:1-18.
What a tribute to the power of the word. When spoken, words are sounds carrying a vibration. All vibrations are energy pulsations. Quantum physics tells us that all physical matter is really composed of energy waves moving at different rates of speed—therefore all words carry a vibration that interacts with matter. How powerful then, to use affirmations which are a collection of interrelated, intentional words capable of interacting with matter.
Everything comes from thoughts
Of course, all words are generated from thoughts—one must have a thought before speaking words. And so, your thoughts also carry a certain energy vibration. In addition, emotions are often attached to those thoughts, influencing the quality of the vibration.
The energy that words carry is the power to influence matter.
If God, or the universal intelligence, is what is behind the creation of all matter, then it would stand to reason that the more you are in tune with the vibration of the universal intelligence, the more powerful and effective your words will be. When you are in harmony with it, you and your words easily become a part of that powerful vibration at the center of all creation.
The energy that words carry is the power to influence matter.
If God, or the universal intelligence, is what is behind the creation of all matter, then it would stand to reason that the more you are in tune with the vibration of the universal intelligence, the more powerful and effective your words will be. When you are in harmony with it, you and your words easily become a part of that powerful vibration at the center of all creation.
So how do you make your affirmations powerful?
Here are a few steps that will help you get the most out of your affirmations:
- Prior to saying an affirmation, align yourself with your soul or Higher Self, which connects you to the universal intelligence behind all form. I find a good time to say an affirmation is after I meditate and am infused with that Higher vibration.
- Affirmation reaches the deeper levels of your higher consciousness—the superconscious mind—where they are free of all uncertainties and doubts. Therefore, craft your affirmation carefully in a way you can fully embrace. If doubts continue to arise, consider doing some healing work with yourself, to transform the doubt to certainty.
- to increase its strength, stating it aloud the first few times and then silently.
Paramahamsa Yogananda, an Indian saint who came to the US, had a very powerful technique for saying affirmations.
Here is a summary:
· The repetition of affirmations ought to be firm and continuous; the strength of the will or reason or emotion be sufficient to stimulate the inactive life energy and to redirect it into normal channels. One should never minimize the importance of repeated, ever deeper efforts.
· Before starting to affirm, always free the mind from worries and restlessness. Choose your affirmation and repeat all of it, first loudly, then softly and more slowly, until your voice becomes a whisper. Then gradually affirm it mentally only, without moving the tongue or the lips, until you feel that you have attained deep, unbroken concentration—not unconsciousness, but a profound continuity of uninterrupted thought.
· As you continue with your mental affirmation, and go still deeper, you will feel a sense of increasing joy and peace. During the state of deep concentration, your affirmation will merge with the subconscious stream, to come back later reinforced with power to influence your conscious mind through the law of habit.
· During the time that you experience ever increasing peace, your affirmation goes deeper, into the superconscious realm, to return later laden with unlimited power to influence your conscious mind and also to fulfill your desires. Doubt not and you shall witness the miracle of this scientific faith.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. Scientific Healing Affirmations (p. 40).
One of my favorite spiritual affirmations from Yogananda is...
“I am submerged in eternal light….. it permeates every particle of my being…. I am living in that light….. the divine Spirit fills me within and without.”
So use your words powerfully. You create your own reality, so make it the one your soul wants!
So use your words powerfully. You create your own reality, so make it the one your soul wants!
Surrender to the Flow
by Kathleen Jaramillo Kweskin
Accessing your flow state is to become one with everything. Adjusting your life to a flow frequency requires goal clarity and the active practice of surrendering to the moment.
We put our life in a state of flow when we can identify and embrace what is in our control and let go of what is out of our control with ease. This directs our energy and brain power towards making the changes we need to obtain what we seek. Surrendering to flow brings rich meaning and fulfillment to life because we are not distracted by the mundane.
Flow state is Identifying the self as a part of something much larger than the inauthentic and the mundane. Less annoyed by boredom, less overwhelmed by daily obstacles, less held back by fear. It is an active process of self-awareness and making choices towards a meaningful and successful existence.
Flow theory became of interest to positive psychology researchers studying the creative process during the 60's. Scientifically, it is called transient hypofrontality and is a state of consciousness that allows the pre-frontal cortex of our brain to take a break. This frees us up from self-consciousness and self-talk and welcomes us into a more relaxed, creative and effective state.
We put our life in a state of flow when we can identify and embrace what is in our control and let go of what is out of our control with ease. This directs our energy and brain power towards making the changes we need to obtain what we seek. Surrendering to flow brings rich meaning and fulfillment to life because we are not distracted by the mundane.
Flow state is Identifying the self as a part of something much larger than the inauthentic and the mundane. Less annoyed by boredom, less overwhelmed by daily obstacles, less held back by fear. It is an active process of self-awareness and making choices towards a meaningful and successful existence.
Flow theory became of interest to positive psychology researchers studying the creative process during the 60's. Scientifically, it is called transient hypofrontality and is a state of consciousness that allows the pre-frontal cortex of our brain to take a break. This frees us up from self-consciousness and self-talk and welcomes us into a more relaxed, creative and effective state.
How to practice flow
All efforts of a human being are to attain effortlessness in the future. Accessing flow allows you to obtain effortlessness right now because in this state, your brain processes information without the obstacles of self-consciousness. You are less aware of the self and more aware of the moment, you are in an effortless state of consciousness.
You can find flow in the activities that truly interest you, which is why artists are able to enter flow so easily while they practice their art. Yoga, meditation, running, and swimming are all examples of activities that may put a person into a flow state of consciousness. Once you become familiar with what puts you into a flow state, you can integrate more of these moments into your life! When you become familiar with how to access it, you will be able to access it at any moment.
Become aware of your goals in life and the flow you want your life to be a part of. You can navigate any decision by asking yourself, will this feed the flow I desire for my life? You can choose to respond instead of react. You gain access to your full potential and to a fulfilling existence by becoming one with flow and something larger than the self.
You can find flow in the activities that truly interest you, which is why artists are able to enter flow so easily while they practice their art. Yoga, meditation, running, and swimming are all examples of activities that may put a person into a flow state of consciousness. Once you become familiar with what puts you into a flow state, you can integrate more of these moments into your life! When you become familiar with how to access it, you will be able to access it at any moment.
Become aware of your goals in life and the flow you want your life to be a part of. You can navigate any decision by asking yourself, will this feed the flow I desire for my life? You can choose to respond instead of react. You gain access to your full potential and to a fulfilling existence by becoming one with flow and something larger than the self.
Ritual PRactice
Find a special place and bring any items, candles, symbols etc that mean something special to you.
Ignite your palo santo and cleanse the space as you settle into a comfortable seated position.
Massage your CBD aromatherapy into your chest, temples and any areas of pain while sending love and liberation to those areas. Rub some aromatherapy into your palms and cup over your face while taking deep cleansing breaths. to awaken your mind.
Set your intention by acknowledging the waves in your life, the ups and downs, and identifying what the baseline of your life is right now. If you identify that the flow needs to be adjusted, set the intention to redirect and surrender the flow of your life in a positive direction. Light your candle and feel your frequency and energy vibration shift into alignment with your highest self.
Enhance your practice by making a warm drink of your choice. Visualize your intentions and goals while you make your brain boosting drink. Visualize loving kindness as you mix. As you sip your beverage, generate the feelings of having what you want now.
Reflect on your animal card and what it means to you.
Ignite your palo santo and cleanse the space as you settle into a comfortable seated position.
Massage your CBD aromatherapy into your chest, temples and any areas of pain while sending love and liberation to those areas. Rub some aromatherapy into your palms and cup over your face while taking deep cleansing breaths. to awaken your mind.
Set your intention by acknowledging the waves in your life, the ups and downs, and identifying what the baseline of your life is right now. If you identify that the flow needs to be adjusted, set the intention to redirect and surrender the flow of your life in a positive direction. Light your candle and feel your frequency and energy vibration shift into alignment with your highest self.
Enhance your practice by making a warm drink of your choice. Visualize your intentions and goals while you make your brain boosting drink. Visualize loving kindness as you mix. As you sip your beverage, generate the feelings of having what you want now.
Reflect on your animal card and what it means to you.
7 benefits of
Tadasana: (Mountain Pose)
BY JESSICA OUTLAW
7 BENEFITS OF MOUNTAIN POSE
- Promotes good posture
- Improves your flexibility
- Boosts your self-esteem
- Strengthens your legs and abs
- Keeps your digestive tract on track
- Develops better balance
- Offers a beginner-friendly yoga pose
cOMING INTO MOUNTAIN POSE ON YOUR MAT...
Begin standing.
Close your eyes.
Separate your feet two fist width apart.
Spread out and relax your toes against your mat.
Root down the four corners of each foot: inner ball, outer ball, inner heel, outer heel.
Unlock your knees.
Lengthen your tailbone towards your heels.
Extend your arms slightly away from your sides with your palms facing forward.
Roll your shoulders down your back.
Feel your collarbones wide and your chest open.
Gently gather your shoulder blades towards your spine ; the shoulder blades cradle the heart and the lungs.
Feel your head balanced right on top of your spine; crown of the head floats up.
Soften your jaw.
Increase the space between your eyebrows.
Let any tension slip from your facial features.
Feel yourself as this lightening rod of energy connecting heaven and earth as you stand in Tadasana
(Mountain Pose).
Close your eyes.
Separate your feet two fist width apart.
Spread out and relax your toes against your mat.
Root down the four corners of each foot: inner ball, outer ball, inner heel, outer heel.
Unlock your knees.
Lengthen your tailbone towards your heels.
Extend your arms slightly away from your sides with your palms facing forward.
Roll your shoulders down your back.
Feel your collarbones wide and your chest open.
Gently gather your shoulder blades towards your spine ; the shoulder blades cradle the heart and the lungs.
Feel your head balanced right on top of your spine; crown of the head floats up.
Soften your jaw.
Increase the space between your eyebrows.
Let any tension slip from your facial features.
Feel yourself as this lightening rod of energy connecting heaven and earth as you stand in Tadasana
(Mountain Pose).
lEARN MORE ABOUT JESSICA
Jessica Outlaw has been teaching yoga in the New York City area since 1999. Within the nurturing and safe environment she creates Jessica leads her students on path of self-discovery by encouraging them to practice with intelligence, mindfulness and curiosity. She enjoys bringing the practice to ever widening audiences and populations to expand its therapeutic and fitness benefits to all.
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