This morning I saw a post on Facebook from a lady on a business networking group I'm on. Someone close to her laughed at her business idea and the fact she wanted to make a living from it, and make some dosh along the way.
As ever the timing of these things are perfect. I, too have been having wobble (again - yawn) about my work; wondering what the hell am I doing yadda, yadda yadda...
Any hooow, this got me thinking, and feeling into Success & Fear. A good friend of mine calls me a Manifesting Magnet, so it stands to reason I can manifest anything I want.
The only difference is my mind set and (or) how I feel about something. Negative feelings and conversations, in my head result in negative outcomes. Because I manifested them, and bought into them!
So if I can manifest negatively, I can manifest positively. Yes?
So can you!
So, what do you do, if someone pours cold water on your dream? This baby you having secretly been nurturing for months or sometimes years?
Firstly, you step back from it, and see it for what it really is. Their fears, their doubts, their insecurities. These reactions are usually an inbuilt (or learnt) response, which they are totally unaware of. And the biggest one, is their fear.
Of course your baby idea is fragile, therefore your ego takes a bit of kicking. You begin to doubt your ability and question the validity of your project and your judgment.
What is interesting here, is that we believe these people, these doubters who have scorned our idea.
Because somebody has voiced an opinion, which is the polar opposite to what we want to achieve for ourselves, be believe them, and buy into their fear; own it, as our own. These feelings are accompanied with justifying thoughts, 'I hadn't thought of that', 'they could be right' and so on.
This situation is doubly compounded, if the comments come from someone we respect or love.
OK; so that's the negative, but how do you deal with it, and not let it affect you, cos once that seed of doubt is planted in our brain, it has this knack of taking us back to revisit it all the time.
First things first. Acknowledge it is there. This Fear, this crippling, paralysing Doubt.
Feel it, sit with it. I often write when I am struggling with something. By getting onto paper, it takes it out of my head, and I am able to give voice to the internal dialogue, arguments and conversations which swirl around in there. I call it Mind Dumping.
Second point. Don't try to convince them you are right, and they are wrong, it will only fan the flames of fear.
Once you have Mind Dumped, if your fears are still sitting there waving at you, feel into them. Explore them. Not your thoughts, but with the feelings and sensations in your body. Usually they are felt in the heart, or stomach area. Try not to judge these feelings or yourself. Just become aware of them. You mind will also try and avoid the feelings, side step them, get up, make a cuppa. All kinds of avoidance mechanisms will surface. Anything to stop you feeling these feelings. Its normal behaviour. Our brain/ego takes over, trying to get us to avoid such sensations. Its job is to keep us safe, not put us in the firing line!
Neck and shoulder tension is another place it can sit. Usually because we have been trying to shield and fight off the negative thoughts and feelings, thus causing added tension.
By now, sitting with these negative feelings, they should have began to dissolve a bit. It make take a few attempts, to allow yourself to sink into this feeling of fear and doubt. To allow it to reside quietly whilst you observe and simply watch it, being aware of its presence, letting dissolve away quietly.
Ideas may surface from this practice too.
And finally, we come to manifesting your dream into reality.
If we can feel fear so acutely, then we are able to feel and experience joy and excitement just as vividly around our baby ideas.
So sit with a feeling of excitement, of pure unleashed joy in following that dream in your heart. Feel your heart lift as you think about following that passion. Sense that deep inner smile surface as your excitement brushes past it. Feel it, own it, allow the warmth that's flows from it, to surround you.
Can't feel it? Then imagine how it would feel to have that success, that freedom, those clients, that contract signed. Allow the excitement to rise, the smile to surface. feel it, own it, let it settle. Above all else. Remember This Feeling!
Hold it, and allow it to warm the cockles of your heart :)
Wednesday 13 December 2017
Tuesday 4 July 2017
You Have the Answer ~ Go Within
A great deal of my writing is inspired, channelled or some may say automatic writing. I don't suppose it really matters which label you apply the outcome is the same.
Its been a while since I last wrote, and last week I found myself with a spare hour or two, so took my note pad and sat under the damson tree to have a little respite and reconnect. I struggled, as life has been rather hectic, my mind constantly was shooting in a hundred different directions simultaneously. This got me perusing our struggle to meditate, balance our daily lives, outside demands and stimuli, stay on track and be focused.
Blimey what a juggling act!
What follows is the connection I did make, I feel to my Higher Self ( I didn't have a sense of a Guide being with me). I hope you find to useful and maybe a little bit uplifting.
I have typed it up exactly as it came to me, not adjusted it is any way. I feel it is raw and honest but also helpful.
All answers lay within us. That which you seek resides in that place of 'inner knowing'; that gut feeling.
That sense of belonging too, resides within us. We don't need to be identified by our position at work, in society, family group, car, home or bank balance. We don't need to be a part of that select group, club or clique to have our identity. Nor do we require their approval. The only person who needs to approve of you, is you.
That which you seek and needing to belong are both external factors and stimuli. That needing better, bigger, richer; when I have these things, when I am accepted by my peers, my colleagues, that club, then I will be me. I will be happy, I will be successful.
Why can't you, me we, just be?
Millions of people around the world take up Yoga, Tai Chi or Meditation. Why?
Many more people talk about inner peace, peace of mind, yet spend years, life times in fact, chasing the next job, fad diet, car, or group to belong to. Why? Because they hope it will bring them a sense of peace, the holy grail, identity, or a sense of accomplishment. Yet in fact, the polar opposite is true.
The more you have, the more you fear. Fear losing it, fear ridicule, failure, jealousy from others and more, yet if we went within, we would be so much richer.
We would find the solutions to that issue which so vexes us. We would no longer require approval of others, we wouldn't strive or desire the car, the clothes, the holidays, that job that all currently define us.
And Yoga, Tai Chi or Meditation, where to they fit in? They are all ancient forms of 'Going Within'
With love and blessings
Caroline xx
Thursday 16 March 2017
Dragons - The Magical Being's
Dragons - A brief Intro !
Sep 5, 2016
The Dragons have been itching to get a look in on my blogs for a while. I have put off doing so, as putting pen to paper (or more accurately, type set to computer screen) is a bit of a tricky one where these magnificent beings are concerned.
When I first started talking about Dragons around 8 or so years ago, I really expected my friends, colleagues and peers to think me barking mad. In fact the opposite was the reality and so the Dragons & I put on a one day workshop, which blew us all away.
I lived, slept and breathed Dragons for about 2 years or more, then hit a brick wall energetically & emotionally. Everything I had been working on was put on the back burner, I needed to rest and totally re-evaluate my life. Now here we are a few years later, the Dragons are still waiting, still patient, and still wanting to play with us at these monumental times of change upon our planet.
The Dragons themselves are etheric beings and work in much the same way as the Angelic Realms. If you think of AA Michael and times it by about 100 you'll get the picture of the essence and power of these beautiful creatures. I think of the Dragons as being a bit like the Angels but with your Dads size 12 nob nail boots on! They mean business !
The Arch Angels are a beautiful energy to work with, sometimes subtle, (and sometimes not!), stepping back and allowing us to choose our own path. They will gently guide us, and occasionally shove us, in the direction we should be going.
Yet when you invoke the Dragon energy they come sweeping and whooshing into your life at the speed of light, and nothing is quite the same ever again. I don't mean this as a negative, they just have this tendency to turn life around and upside a bit ! For as much as they love to play - think of a puppy or kitten - chasing a ball of string or its tail, and how they find beauty and magic in everything around them, the dragons carry an element of that innocence and purity of fun. But paradoxically they have a job to do, a serious job to do, and that is to guide us through the incredibly tumultuous times we find ourselves in. I'm not going to go into the politics and the conflicts are that are taking place across our globe here, now, but if we want a future different to our past, its time to call the Dragons in.
They want to work with us, with the Arch Angels and other Ascended Masters to guide us, to empower us, to encourage us to change. We are our future, they are our Guides
They are Magical Beings...
xx
When I first started talking about Dragons around 8 or so years ago, I really expected my friends, colleagues and peers to think me barking mad. In fact the opposite was the reality and so the Dragons & I put on a one day workshop, which blew us all away.
I lived, slept and breathed Dragons for about 2 years or more, then hit a brick wall energetically & emotionally. Everything I had been working on was put on the back burner, I needed to rest and totally re-evaluate my life. Now here we are a few years later, the Dragons are still waiting, still patient, and still wanting to play with us at these monumental times of change upon our planet.
The Dragons themselves are etheric beings and work in much the same way as the Angelic Realms. If you think of AA Michael and times it by about 100 you'll get the picture of the essence and power of these beautiful creatures. I think of the Dragons as being a bit like the Angels but with your Dads size 12 nob nail boots on! They mean business !
The Arch Angels are a beautiful energy to work with, sometimes subtle, (and sometimes not!), stepping back and allowing us to choose our own path. They will gently guide us, and occasionally shove us, in the direction we should be going.
Yet when you invoke the Dragon energy they come sweeping and whooshing into your life at the speed of light, and nothing is quite the same ever again. I don't mean this as a negative, they just have this tendency to turn life around and upside a bit ! For as much as they love to play - think of a puppy or kitten - chasing a ball of string or its tail, and how they find beauty and magic in everything around them, the dragons carry an element of that innocence and purity of fun. But paradoxically they have a job to do, a serious job to do, and that is to guide us through the incredibly tumultuous times we find ourselves in. I'm not going to go into the politics and the conflicts are that are taking place across our globe here, now, but if we want a future different to our past, its time to call the Dragons in.
They want to work with us, with the Arch Angels and other Ascended Masters to guide us, to empower us, to encourage us to change. We are our future, they are our Guides
They are Magical Beings...
xx
A Gift of the Present
There appears to be a bit of a theme to my life at the moment and it's all about being present; being 'In The Now' in this moment.
My son and I have started attending Mindfulness Meditation Classes. And many of my clients over the last few days or so that have come for readings, are all about the present, and this is acting as a good reminder to me.
This brings me to another thought; so much of our anxiety, fears and stress appear to have their roots very firmly in the future (not so often in the past), as we find ourselves chasing the clock, rushing from home to work to school to class to the supermarket and so on. I am fond of saying I need an 8 day week and a 28 hour day, just to get everything done that I need to achieve. Some days our life is so crammed because we just can't say no. And if we do, low and behold, hello mega guilt! Lets add that to our daily burden of anxiety, stress and fear. Its no wonder so many people hit burn out, become unwell, or end up on anti-depressants.
Is there a solution, if so, pray tell, what it is?
Like all good things in this life, the solution in essence is very simple. Declutter.
Declutter your life, delegate where possible and most importantly prioritise. And boy oh boy do I know how hard that is.
I don't know about you guys (and I'm speaking directly to us girls here) we have become adept in this, the 21st Century and juggling the numerous balls of working, kids, parents, partners, etc. The list is as endless as it is diverse for each of us. We stress about failing, being late, missing a deadline at work, parents evening and more.
Our greatest hurdle is to give ourself permission. Permission to stop, slow down, be still, be quiet. To think, to contemplate and peruse. In the perfect world to meditate. For those who can't or have never done it, write. Get a note book and write every day, write about trivia, nonsense, the annoying colleague and work, selfish boss, lazy partner, Stop stressing, start ranting, (if necessary) on paper. Look at all the tasks you have set yourself, do they all need to be done today, tomorrow, this week. But also observe and write about what you have achieved. The good, the bad and the ugly!
By giving yourself permission to spend time on your own, by yourself, just for you every day and spending those precious minutes writing or meditating, you are opening up a whole new vista for yourself.
Meditation is the better solution of the two, and the two together is dynamite. You may need to spend a little time retraining your household until they 'get it' that mum (or dad) is having some space. But it pays off. I find a whip and chair and gaffer tape works wonders :)
Once this routine is established it becomes an integral part of everyday life and put into practise regularly is dynamite. Suddenly time appears to become elastic.
The meditation practise goes a little like this:
Find somewhere comfortable to sit undisturbed, take a cuppa with you if you want to. Light a candle (remember to put it out when you are finished) and just sit. Plant your feet firmly flat on the floor, feel the carpet, earth, whatever beneath them. Become aware of your breathing, and watch the flame of the candle (if you have lit one of course).
Just allow your mind to be still. Follow your breath in and out of your body, feel for any tight spots in your shoulders or back for example. Let your breathing smooth it way. Thoughts will tumble through, so when you notice them just unhook them (as my mindfulness teacher says) and return to being aware of your breathing. It really is that simple. Oh of course it takes practise, but it becomes easier with time.
But also 'peace of mind' can be found in the most mundane of tasks, such as washing the dishes. Be mindful of the warmth of the water, the suds, the dishes in your hand. Focus on the task at hand fully. The same can be said for washing the car for example or maybe even the ironing. Just focus on what you are doing, and let any thoughts just float on by and feel the tension drain away...
My son and I have started attending Mindfulness Meditation Classes. And many of my clients over the last few days or so that have come for readings, are all about the present, and this is acting as a good reminder to me.
This brings me to another thought; so much of our anxiety, fears and stress appear to have their roots very firmly in the future (not so often in the past), as we find ourselves chasing the clock, rushing from home to work to school to class to the supermarket and so on. I am fond of saying I need an 8 day week and a 28 hour day, just to get everything done that I need to achieve. Some days our life is so crammed because we just can't say no. And if we do, low and behold, hello mega guilt! Lets add that to our daily burden of anxiety, stress and fear. Its no wonder so many people hit burn out, become unwell, or end up on anti-depressants.
Is there a solution, if so, pray tell, what it is?
Like all good things in this life, the solution in essence is very simple. Declutter.
Declutter your life, delegate where possible and most importantly prioritise. And boy oh boy do I know how hard that is.
I don't know about you guys (and I'm speaking directly to us girls here) we have become adept in this, the 21st Century and juggling the numerous balls of working, kids, parents, partners, etc. The list is as endless as it is diverse for each of us. We stress about failing, being late, missing a deadline at work, parents evening and more.
Our greatest hurdle is to give ourself permission. Permission to stop, slow down, be still, be quiet. To think, to contemplate and peruse. In the perfect world to meditate. For those who can't or have never done it, write. Get a note book and write every day, write about trivia, nonsense, the annoying colleague and work, selfish boss, lazy partner, Stop stressing, start ranting, (if necessary) on paper. Look at all the tasks you have set yourself, do they all need to be done today, tomorrow, this week. But also observe and write about what you have achieved. The good, the bad and the ugly!
By giving yourself permission to spend time on your own, by yourself, just for you every day and spending those precious minutes writing or meditating, you are opening up a whole new vista for yourself.
Meditation is the better solution of the two, and the two together is dynamite. You may need to spend a little time retraining your household until they 'get it' that mum (or dad) is having some space. But it pays off. I find a whip and chair and gaffer tape works wonders :)
Once this routine is established it becomes an integral part of everyday life and put into practise regularly is dynamite. Suddenly time appears to become elastic.
The meditation practise goes a little like this:
Find somewhere comfortable to sit undisturbed, take a cuppa with you if you want to. Light a candle (remember to put it out when you are finished) and just sit. Plant your feet firmly flat on the floor, feel the carpet, earth, whatever beneath them. Become aware of your breathing, and watch the flame of the candle (if you have lit one of course).
Just allow your mind to be still. Follow your breath in and out of your body, feel for any tight spots in your shoulders or back for example. Let your breathing smooth it way. Thoughts will tumble through, so when you notice them just unhook them (as my mindfulness teacher says) and return to being aware of your breathing. It really is that simple. Oh of course it takes practise, but it becomes easier with time.
But also 'peace of mind' can be found in the most mundane of tasks, such as washing the dishes. Be mindful of the warmth of the water, the suds, the dishes in your hand. Focus on the task at hand fully. The same can be said for washing the car for example or maybe even the ironing. Just focus on what you are doing, and let any thoughts just float on by and feel the tension drain away...
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