Day 7 and Day 8

So whether you may notice or not, I did not write this yesterday. At one point, I sat down with the intention to do so and really felt so high strung and short tempered that I couldn't sit still with that intention for more than a moment. So I found a friend, went for a walk and returned to peace.

But let's go back, back to the day before. I don't really want to miss a moment. It is important to me that I stay committed and follow through and create new habits that will slowly change my world. It's funny how difficult it can be to go back two full days. The recollections are not as clear and any key insights that may have occurred have just as easily slipped back into the recesses of my mind.

I can tell you I got plenty of reading done, far more than a mere 10 minutes, while my husband was in surgery. I am definitely very intrigued by some of the concepts Caroline Myss presents, particularly regarding personal power and how we so often give ours away. She calls us to begin to identify the things in our lives that cause us to lose power, whether they be actions, objects, people, or circumstances. She delves into the idea of cellular memory and how each thought and emotion we have in our entire lifetime is stored in the cells and tissues of our bodies. Then using the same concept that is a fundamental in Chinese medicine, we realize that every organ is linked with certain emotions. So whenever those stored thoughts and feelings are triggered, they can have a physical reaction in those corresponding organs and areas of our body. It is definitely fascinating to begin to exlore in depth what I've already known on a basic level for many years- the link between body, mind and spirit. I look forward to my daily read with her.

Shy and I had another great walk. I can say that I am infinitely grateful for the autumn weather that has finally found its way to the valley. Walk and talk and feel my energy lift. When I feel as if the energy is based in anything less than light, I shift my focus to my heart chakra and instantly feel its effect as light fills my body. I do this as I sit here now. Greg Bradden presents a lot of information about the studies that have been done proving that the electromagnetic field emanating from our hearts is exponentially greater than that of any other area in our body. They've studied the brain waves of healers when they are connected with their heart centers and the corresponding effects that is created in the brain waves of the receipients of their healing energies. And how when givent he opportunity, our bodies typically will aling themselves with the most loving vibration. Our heart is our greatest key to manifestation. It is the physical center of out body that unites heaven and earth, body and spirit. And it is the key.

It was definitely difficult to fit in my meditation on this day. By the time I had a few moments to do so, I headed upstairs and slipped into a bath to let some of the physical tension melt away. My intention was to meditate and I think instead I slipped into sleep. Perhaps it was a meditative state after all. But certainly not one with intention. So upon returning to myself I settled down in front of my altar even though I only had a couple of minutes to do so. I focused on my heart and sending out loving positive vibrations. And I knew that despite the challenges of the day, I carved out a few moments dedicated to my body, mind and spirit.

Given the difficulties that I had taking the time to write this entry yesterday, I sit here now, getting it done. Again, it's about the habit. In my Reiki I & II class last year, my teacher Rev. John Schultz gave the analogy of how his spiritual practice- reiki, prayer, meditation- is akin to brushing his teeth. And how he does it each and every day. Some days, that's all he does is apply some toothpaste and brush. And then somedays he brushes and flosses and rinses and brushes again and really gets in there with focus and passion. And that's what this is all about. This is about creating new habits of doing something to improve each area of my being each and every day, even on the days when the passion isn't there.

The weekly routine that I was getting accustomed to has definitely been thrown off this week, between James's surgery and physical therapy and putting forth my best nurturer and striving to keep three children at bay so dad can have a somewhat peaceful recuperative environment. A friend reminded me yesterday how change is the only constant. Regardless of that and the often incosistent and fluctuating nature of life, there are still certain things that we do every day- like take a shower, change our clothes and brush our teeth. Having a practice of self improvement, washing your spirit, mind and physical energy field, is the equivalent of these activities.

So I sat down to meditate yesterday. And found myself again slipping into sleep, but not before I dedicated a few minutes of focused meditation. Again working on two things- trying to hear any messages that my body has for me and opening my heart chakra and pouring forth that immense light. I almost always leave my meditation feeling high. Yesterday I happened to leave feeling both high and sleepy so I closed my eyes and let consciousness drift away in another regard.

At the beginning of this post, I mentioned that I walked with a friend. It was obvious to me that my energy was not where I wanted it to be- not in a happy or productive state. So I made certain to change it. I met with my friend at the park and we walked and talked for nearly 2 hours. It certainly wasn't a power walk and I doubt that our heart rates were ever elevated. But out minds and spirits and physical vibrations certainly were... or at least mine was. And I returned home feeling like a whole new person. Thank you Carmen for being there when my world needed a shift.

Then once again I found myself at the end of the day after the kids were in bed and Shy was bathed having taken no time for a mental activity. Knowing that if I sat down to read I would be watching the clock waiting for ten minutes to pass, I picked up a journal and wrote a piece of free flow spirited poetry. I may take the time to enter it later.

And now, as my little princess descends the stairs ready for my attention, I come to the end of two days worth of entries just in time. Ready to move through my day with the best of intentions. May you find a bit of magic in your day today As I will surely find a bit in mine.

~Namaste

Day 6

Feeling a little different this morning. Had to get up extra early to do this as my husband goes in for knee surgery this morning and I doubt that I will have another chance today. My mind is really elsewhere, but I will focus for these few minutes to remind myself of who I am and who I am trying to become.

Meditation was good yesterday. I mentioned in my last blog that I would be meditating to gain some insight into some physical issues and their spiritual roots. And this is what I've come up with so far. The feet, the knees, the weight... they all seem to stem from the same place. All of my weight is heavily concentrated in the lower half of my body. I feel like it all stemmed from feeling like I didn't have enough stregnth to provide the support that my family provided and in an effort to create stability and lay down roots, I created these conditions as a compensation for the grounding that I was seeking. Combine that with the feelings of underappreciation and lack of support often known to a working mother and I think perhaps these elements have manifested the environment for my physical state of being. I believe that I can release the weight and with it the pain will go as well. I will be working on this to gain further insight.

I am reading Anatomy of the Spirit more, devling deeper into Caroline's story. I have yet to get into the heart of the book but learning about how she came to be where she is can be motivating enough to connect more deeply with my path.

Shy and I walked to the park yesterday morning. We took the pup. I climbed on the playground with her and slid down many slides. I elevated my heart rate and broke a sweat and focused on positive vibrations while we walked. Walking, when done with intetion, can definitely be a life enhancing experience.

I will save any further revelatory moments for the next time. Today, I will focus on being love, sending healing, and living Light. May you do the same if Spirit calls you to do so. Until tomorrow.

~Namaste

Day 5

Thank goodness for Mondays. For routine. For the quietness that descends when my guys all go off to their places. For the chance to be here now.

During my meditation yesterday I noticed how meditation oftens evolves into prayer and prayer intro meditation as naturally as the tide rises and recedes. It has been said that prayer is simply meditation with intention. That makes sense to me. I found myself praying for people and things and rasing my own vibration in the process. And for this I am grateful. I am also learning that it is easier for me to connect with Spirit when I have an intention. Much the same as the answers we get from our divination tools are clearer when we know what we which to ask.

I delved a little further into Caroline Myss's story yesterday. Still I stand inspired by her gift and her level of service to Spirit. She shared a story about an Alaskan woman that she met with many years back who taught her a bit about Indian philosophy regarding health and power and the paths that we walk. So I am striving to uncover the spirit origins of the pain in my feet, the stiffness in my knees and all of the extra weight that I have been carrying for far too long now. Perhaps that will be the intention of my next mediation. And so body, mind and spirit come full circle.

Shy and I set out on our walk after her nap. I chose a new route and did not focus on passing our familiar decorated neighbors this time. It was just important to me to elevate my heart rate and increase my physical vibration. I am intent on uncovering my true body within this suit that I have been wearing for the past 9 years. That is not to say that I love myself any less because of my suit. Just to say that it really is a foreign part of me that I am ready to cast aside.

Day by day I am closer to being the grandest version of the greatest vision I ever held about who I am. Love and Light.

~Namaste

Day 4

I have identified a difference in the way I am approaching this "challenge" this time around. I am not waiting for the "perfect"time- the perfect time to meditate when no one is in the house and Shy is asleep, the perfect time to walk after everything else has been completed for the day. I am making the time and taking the time.

So I sit here writing this during half-time:) Because there is no time better than now. Spirit is not something you attend to simply when you are alone. It is something you embody throughout the ordinary moments of your day. It is the place you return to in the middle of an argument to remind yourself of who you are and who you are trying to become. It is the place you check in with during the middle of the day to remember what is important. And eventually, with practice, it is the place you reside most of the time.

Yesterday, I knew that I was not waiting for my body activity. I was not going to be stuck scrambling to get in 10 minutes of walking at the end of the day when I was really too exhausted to even want to think about it. So it came first. I took the kids and the dog out for a stroll around the neighborhood, to look at more Halloween decorations and to browse at all the garage sales. We enjoyed the weather, each other's company and the conversations that came our way. It was a simple event that communicates a great message- that just being with one another is of the utmost important.

I struggled getting to a clear and silent place in my meditation. So I persisted, until I was certain that I had gained what I needed to. I don't know that I have any grand insights to share, other than the knowledge that our minds really are like yammering little pups that are often too needy for attention. The best approach is not always to force them to behave or put them on a leash, but to ignore them altogether.

Regarding my mission to elevate my mind, I wish that I had more to share. But until that light bulb shines with a higher wattage, I am content to do the excercise for its own sake. I'm still reading the same book, still writing this daily blog, and still incorporating the mental aspect of my own personal trinity.

And that's all I have to say for now. As always, love and light coming your way.

~Namaste

Day 3

At last, sitting down to write this. It is the middle of the day and I just now have a few moments to myself to create this entry. No explanation needed except that it is Saturday. The normal routine one usually has is cast aside for a more family based focus. But I am here now.

Yesterday's routine was actually a bit off as well. My husband was home so it definitely required more effort to set aside the time needed for my daily activities. Just as I was settling in for my meditation, the bedroom door opened. But the tempation to abandon the process quickly cast itself aside. I simply moved myself outdoors, closed my eyes and let Spirit surface. I was filled with light, from within and without. This moment always seems to serve as a reminder for me of how big Spirit is, how limitless. I simply sat for a few minutes and allowed this light to be, without expectation for anything more. And it was grand.

The book that I am reading, The Science of Spiritual Marketing, is certainly planting seeds that will one day soon be of great value to me. While I've not come across any thoughts that I do not recognize, it is always nice to see what we already understand intuitively to be true laid out before us in black and white. I also began reading Caroline Myss's Anatomy of the Spirit. Even though I am only in the introduction, I stand in awe at her amazing gift and hope someday to be as much of service as she is.

Let me say, it was most difficult to get to the Body part of my commitment yesterday. It was nearly 10:00 at night before I finally had a moment to tie on my tennis shoes and hit the street. For a second, I foolishly thought that I would be leaving Shy behind. I can certainly say that won't be happening unless she happens to be asleep at the time. And I am rather glad for it. Her presence and conversation and joy can enhance any moment. It was a short stroll as we searched for an new decorations and deliberately made our route so that we could pass the homes that have alreay become familiar. And we talked and smiled and were present with each other on the cool autumn night.

I can feel these activites, these mini sessions, becoming an important part of my day. Carving out a little time for myself and my spirit is certain to be of infinite value. The thought occured to me on last night's walk that perhaps it would be good to create different levels of this challange- 30 minutes for 30 days, 45 minutes for 45 days and 90 minutes for 90 days- so that we can each find the formula that works for us to create a new world. So we shall see, after the first 30 days are complete, where Spirit guides me.

I hope Spirit guides you to your greatness today.

~Namaste

Day 2

To be honest, I could have let today slip by without taking the time to write this entry. But I feel that it is an important part of keeping on track, like it solidifes my commitment and reminds me of my mission.

Yesterday brought another day of meditation, walking, and reading, which will most likely prove to be the most consistent of my daily activities as they are easy to incorporate, bring me peace and help keep me connected to Spirit.

My meditation began the same as any other. I am finding that if I take the time to create some sort of ritual around this activity that it makes it easier for my mind to settle into peace. The simple routine of lighting the incense and candles and settling down in front of my altar is proving to be quite comforting, almost like slipping into a pair of warm pajamas. As my meditation progressed, an incredible feeling of gratitude descended upon me and by the time it was complete, it was as if gratitude was oozing from every cell of my being.

During my walk, I made certain to be more present than the day before. As opposed to just walking, Shy and I talked about the houses and looked for new Halloween decorations and felt the cool air on our skin. A few moments of bonding and just being with one another.

The Science of Spiritual Marketing was still my daily read. I am definitely enjoying it more as it has begun to get into the meat of the message. It will prove to be useful knowledge when the time comes for me to begin spreading my message.

By the time the day ended, I was certainly ready for it to be done. The evening was rather exhausting and as is sometimes the case, three children had stretched the lengths of my patience. But all in all, it was a beautiful day.

Here's to creating another one. Love to all.

~Namaste

Day 1

Yesterday was Day 1 in my journey on the Tri-Evolution challenge. There are no grand epiphanies to write about at this moment but I will share with you the activites of my first day.

I spent a short time in meditation. For me, it is never easy to silence my mind. Actually, I've stopped trying. But when I close my eyes and breathe, I focus on releasing each thought once I feel it taking root and leading me down a rabbit hole, as thoughts can often do. In the moments of silence in between the thoughts, often spirit calls to me. This is what makes it all worth it. The messages I receive in the quiet times.

I went for a walk, with my little girl and big floofy puppy dog in the gorgeous fall weather that has finally decided to bless us in the valley.

And I spent some time reading The Science of Spiritual Marketing, allowing its message to take root so that when I need its lessons they are available to me.

All in all, feeling much more peace than I have over the past week. Welcoming a beautiful, blessed day.

~Namaste

The Purpose

So the thought occurred to me, and it's a thought that I've studied before written about by many great minds throughout all the ages. So it is no original thought, to be certain. But it sprang spontaneously through my own mind. And it is this:

My outer world is but a reflection of my inner. And this goes way beyond the idea that we create what we think about. Because our inner being is comprised of so much more than just our thoughts. Our world as we know it aligns itself energetically to the same frequency that our bodies emit. By improving our body, mind and spirit, we are improving our experience of the world itself.

It is quite literal to say that in order to change your world you must first change yourself. I'm not sure that it can work any other way.

When I was eighteen years old, in the spring of my year at college, I discovered (admittedly while on acid in front of the mirror at my altar) my calling in life, my spiritual purpose. To help people transform their world. Over the years, from time to time, another piece of this purpose has come to light. And I feel it all now tying together in this brilliant fabric of Divine inspired thought.

It shall start with me. And shine through me as an example to guide others. I shall transform my world, not in a grand cataclysmic awakening, but as a gentle shift taking place minute by minute, day by day... evolving into the next level of greatness.

The Tri-Evolution Challenge

Today, with an overwhelming desire to change my world, I embark on the Tri-Evolution Challenge.

I commit to thirty minutes of life enhancing activites for thirty days designed to improve my body mind and spirit.

I stand strong and dedicated to being the grandest version of the greatest vision I ever held about who I am.

It is so. So it is.