Energy Share for Sunday

January 31, 2010

Sometimes our lives are torn asunder.  

The tornado of change comes to us swiftly and seemingly without mercy.

What was, is no longer.

We are cast adrift.

The fabric of our existence is torn end to end.

Even in times of such extreme transition, there is an underlying working toward the good.

Even in times in which grief blinds us, in which we rage against our fate, there is a tide that can move us toward growth and healing.

Today, I consciously and deliberately soften my heart against bitterness.  I ask the healing grace of universal love to comfort me and draw me to new beginnings.  I choose to release from my heart its bitter trauma and its shock.  I accept the deeper growth I am offered through my terrible sorrow.  I open my heart by asking for universal forces to aid me in my time of need.

By Julia Cameron 

Transitions, Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life

Hello, hello, I'm back!  Although I wasn't entirely on vacation (as in out of town), but definitely got a much needed break.  To start off this new year, I send you a boost with heartfelt love and compassion. Feel the boost flow with the life-giving force of water into you and be refreshed, awakened and fulfilled. Live simply, adapt fluidly to the changing circumstances and difficulty around you, and be willing to express who you are truthfully. Call on the boost at anytime for as long as you need. I gratefully acknowledge and fully embrace the boost from you.

Thank you for being part of the share, you are what makes this all so wonderful and special.

Enjoy every moment and live the passionate life you intend it to be.

Aloha pumehana (with blessings, love and affection)!

Lydia

1. Amy Manuel, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2. Andy Cooper, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
3. Annette Maxwell Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
4. Austin Ndego, Lagos, Nigeria
5. Brian Yeates, Dublin, Ireland
6. Carol Gent, Lancashire, England, UK
7. Denise Matthews, Nottinghamshire, UK
8. Donna Pfeiffer, Venice, Florida, USA
9. Dunni Olasehan, Lagos, Nigeria
10. Egon Russell, Adelaide, Alabama, USA
11. Eileen To, Middlesex, Alabama, UK
12. Eve Hale, Hampshire, England, UK
13. Grant Luckey, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
14. Gudrun Gudmundsdottir, San Diego, California, USA
15. Gurjinder Strom, Miami, Florida, USA
16. Heidi Fruhling, Ft. Collins, Colorado, USA
17. Hillary Bisaillon, Yorktown, Virginia, USA
18. Janet Evans, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
19. Janet Henningsen, Indialantic, Florida, USA
20. Janet Kinge, Basingstoke, UK
21. Joan Anderson, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
22. Joseph Bennett, Ventura, California, USA
23. Judy Oliver, Silver Spring, MD, USA
24. Karen Sheppard, St. John's, Newfoundland/Labrador, Canada
25. Kim Lerman, North Highlands, California, USA
26. Kim McCluskey, Tucson, Arizona, USA
27. Kyle James, Bel Air, Maryland, USA
28. Lena Goon, Alberta, Canada
29. Linda Cromer, The Villages, Florida, USA
30. Linda Prucha, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
31. Lydia Smith-Lenardson, Moreno Valley, California, USA
32. Lynda Truthseekir, Los Angeles, California
33. Lynn Wilson, Manchester, England, UK
34. Madhurima Bhatnagar, Fremont, California, USA
35. Maree Rogers, Hastings, Westernport Bay, Australia
36. Margaret McGuire, Cooma, New South Wales, Australia
37. Mari Hayama, Berkeley, California, USA
38. Mark Woit, Nuermberg, Bavaria
39. Matthew Leonard, Lodi, New Jersey, USA
40. Meelah Rasheed, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
41. Mirjam Kik, Oude Tonge, The Netherlands
42. Moira Congreve, England, UK
43. Natasha Adair, Olney Springs, Colorado, USA
44. Nathan Norton, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia
45. Pamela Clements, Westminster, Colorado, USA
46. Patricia Blundon, Pembroke,Ontario
47. Rebecca Cochran, Findlay, Ohio, USA
48. Rene Beauchemin, Alabama, Tomono, Canada
49. Rev. Patricia Lusher, Berlin, Vermont, USA
50. Rosemary Barton, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
51. Sandy Kolman, Belleville, Illinois, USA
52. Sheryl Morris, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
53. Silvia Weisz, Melbourne, Australia
54. Sister Mary Mebane, Santa Maria, California, USA
55. Steve and Karen Edwards, Gunnislake, Cornwall, England
56. Theresa Johnson, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
57. Tiffany Wardle Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
58. Velanthas, Manila, Philippines
59. Venkataramadas Vivekanand, Chennai, India
60. Vera Murrell, Friendsville, Tennessee, USA
61. Veronica Hansen, Sarina, Queensland, Australia
62. Violet Moreau, Pembroke,Ontario
63. Y.Nowshad, Kollam Kerala,India
64. Zachary Buchholz, Chicago, IL, USA

Angel of Miracles


I just received this awesome reading which answered a question of mine so perfectly. Read on, see how it touches you, and follow the guidance it gives at the end...enjoy!

Angel of Miracles

Full Meaning:

This Angel wants us to know that Miracles are only a thought and an open heart away. Angels know that there is no shortage of miracles, they are available to anyone who is willing to receive them! This Angel comes to remind us that Miracles are part of our everyday lives and they come in all sizes, shapes and packages. While there is never a shortage of miracles, our ability to see them may become clouded as we move through our day to day lives. This happens when we are focused on all the things that we think are "wrong" or difficult in our lives instead of looking to see what is positive and good. When we focus on what we don't like, we effectively close the door to experiencing the ever abundant and present miracles that this Angel is seeking to bring our way.

Many years ago I read a wonderful affirmation: Expect a Miracle. It made me stop and think, how often do most of us expect miracles to occur? When was the last time you asked for a miracle in your own life? This Angel has come to you to say it is time to begin asking now! Miracles are easy for the Universe to give us because they are composed of Love and come from Spirit whose love for us knows no bounds or limitations. Spirit created the Angelic realms to remind each of us that we are never alone, help is always available and that miracles can flow in abundance if we are open to receiving them. Many times I have heard people say that they are afraid to ask for a miracle for what if they are not worthy and the miracle they are asking for does not appear? This Angel says we are all worthy of receiving as many miracles as we can think to ask for, that our prayers and requests for miracles are always heard and responded to!

Sometimes the miracles do not come packaged as we might expect. There are many reasons for this as this Angel says that we so often ask for a miracle, then feel at some level we are not worthy of having it and so we "downsize it" to something we think we can have though not always consciously. We may for example ask for a shiny, new red car that runs well to get us to and from work and around on our errands during the day. What we would really like this new car to be is a sporty model and yet feeling greedy or selfish for being so specific and wanting such a thing, another part of ourselves kicks in to say " oh, honestly any old red car will do!" so that is what we are able to receive and not the new sporty model we may have had our hearts set on. Or perhaps another person asks for the miracle of having a physical healing occur and then at some level feels guilty for asking for such a miracle because they did not eat properly in the past, or they drank alcohol or they allowed themselves to get very stressed and pushed their bodies far harder than they ought to have. So the person ends up being able to accept only part of the miracle if at all. We humans are very good at judging ourselves and others so we do not fully understand that the Angels never judge us, they never point a blaming or shaming finger at us and say how dare you ask for this or that! They love us unconditionally, they know that we have yet to remember who we truly are and along the way they are here for us to help us move past our "mistakes" as well as to celebrate our awakenings as we move through our lives. There is nothing that we can ask for that the Angels would say "shame on you!" Instead they greet our requests with joy for they want us to be happy! Think of the movie "Michael", one I loved for many years now. Michael knew that life was meant to be joyful and fun and pleasurable and that his seeking those things in life brought great joy to others as well.

Sometimes miracles come in forms that lead us to yet another miracle. We may have asked for something and yet this Angel knowing that we were not quite ready to fully accept what we had asked for, sent us a miracle of a different sort that would help us move closer to being able to accepting what we really desire. Sometimes that even means it appears our requests for a miracle are not being answered to push us into seeking help for a problem or lead us into reading a book or listening to an audio tape that has information we are really needing to hear. Not receiving quite yet the miracle we had asked for is unto itself a miracle as well or can be if we are willing to look at how we might be blocking this Angel's assistance and love. Had we received the miracle we originally asked for, it would not have brought us everything we had hoped unless we had cleared some other things out of the way first. Then we can more easily embrace and enjoy what we have asked for. Or it may be that not getting what we want immediately, we can then be pushed through some doors we may not have considered before that will bring us far more than we had ever dreamed! For example, the person whose current career is ending may ask for the miracle of having that career continue only to find that it does indeed come to an end. Yet they may also find that there is an even better career just waiting in the wings if they are willing to open their heart and see what is beckoning them at this point in time. This Angel knows and understands that this can be a very frightening process and it can be hard to trust and have faith! Yet if you will look and listen carefully, you will hear this Angel's voice speaking to you, telling you that you are not alone in what ever you are facing, to give this Angel your hand and allow yourself to be led into a life of endless miracles and joy!

This Angel may have come to you today in response to your own request for a miracle or to remind you that you need to ask for one! Is there something in your life right now that you want to see impacted by the energy of miracles? Right it down, what ever it might be and at the top put the words "I expect a miracle now". Carry this with you as you go about your day to day activities or place it where you can see it often. You may want to visualize this Angel sending love and light to your request or see it being gathered up in Angelic hands. The important thing is to remind yourself frequently that this loving Angel is drawing to you all the elements of your requested miracle and all you need do is open your heart to receive it!

What to watch for with this Angel's presence:

You may begin to become more aware of the small daily miracles that occur all around you. As you feel joy and gratitude for these miracles this attracts even greater miracles to you.

You may hear of miracles occurring to all sorts of people, or the word miracle will keep popping up repeatedly and in unexpected places and ways. Things will suddenly begin to sort themselves out all around you or you will get some wonderful news that will help validate the reality of miracles for you!

You may begin to feel a strong, uplifting presence that makes you feel that anything is possible! Plug into this feeling as strongly as you can, see how long you can sustain it. Ask this Angel to help you feel this energy more and more each day and watch as the miracles begin to unfold in your own life.

One way of working with this Angel is to list all the things that spring to mind when you think of the word Miracles. Leave nothing out and do not censor any of it! You may find yourself writing down things such as " miracles happen to others but never to me!" This Angel is trying to make you more aware of your deeper thoughts around miracles so you can clear any that may be blocking your acceptance of them. Once you have made your list, make a second list of all the thoughts that are inhibiting your ability to accept more miracles in your life, ask that this Angel please take them away from you and replace it with good thoughts and feelings. Then place the list in an envelope addressed to "The Angel of Miracles" and place it in a basket or even burn it if that is what you feel guided to do. If you use the basket method, take the list out after 30 days has passed and see if those same thoughts still resonate for you or not! If not, Hooray! Dispose of the list in what ever way you feel appropriate! If they do, then you know you just need a little more time working with this Angel so place the list back in the basket for another 7 days and repeat this same process for as long as you need to. You will start to see results as you work with this Angel, asking for guidance, support, cleansing and healing all the while. Be sure to take any actions on these things as you feel guided to and know that this Angel is always there for you!

This is so inspirational to see 2 past presidents and Obama together to support Haiti's recovery.  For Bush, his part in the effort for humanitarian aid may also be a way to ease criticism about his so-called effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for the residents of Louisiana.

Obama, Bush and Clinton launch Haiti aid appeal

By Alister Bull – Sat Jan 16, 12:20 pm ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama, flanked by his predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, on Saturday said the two former presidents would lead a national drive to raise money for Haiti's earthquake survivors.

"By coming together in this way, these two leaders send an unmistakable message to the people of Haiti and to the people of the world. In these difficult hours, America stands united. We stand united with the people of Haiti," Obama said.

Haitian authorities believe as many as 200,000 died in Tuesday's earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation, prompting a worldwide humanitarian response as rescuers race against time to save people still trapped in the rubble.

Obama, who has pledged an initial $100 million in quake relief, enlisted the help of Bill Clinton, a Democrat who is the United Nations' special envoy for Haiti, and former President George W. Bush, the Republican who proceeded him the White House, to spearhead private sector fund-raising efforts.

Read more...http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_haiti_quake_obama

 

MONDAY NIGHT REIKI-CHI KUNG

Your state of mind has much to do with your ability to accomplish goals and deal with the challenges of life.

Being in a resourceful state of mind is necessary when you want to achieve the best results. And there are many ways to influence your state of mind and one of the most powerful is through the use of the body.

This moving meditation begins as a chi kung exercise directing the flow of chi circulation with physical movement, then progresses to incorporating Reiki energy along with affirmations.

After a Reiki attunement, this exercise helps anchor Reiki into the aura and physical body, creates a strong connection with the Earth, and heals the lower chakras. It helps you to become more centered in your own power and brings clarity to the mind.

All students are encouraged to develop at their own pace. In a typical Reiki-Chi Kung class you learn:

* Chi Kung warm up exercises to free up the joints and get the Chi moving.

* Standing postures to facilitate body alignment, proper arm positions and balancing of the chakras

*Awareness exercises of the flow of Chi/Ki in your system

*Reiki Chi Kung meditations to connect you with the Reiki Source in a dynamic way

Space is limited, so please RSVP with Karen at Salus Per Aquam (S.P.A.), tel: 951-273-0801 or email salusperaquam2@aol.com. $10 for non-members, Free for members.

Checkout the calendar on the Events page for this Weekly Event on http://www.gotomyspa.com and the Passion 4 Living website to download the handout: http://bit.ly/7wDfKy

Reiki and the Holiday Spirit
by William Lee Rand

Reiki is an amazing energy that presents us with many possibilities to live in an ever healthier and more meaningful way. This is embodied in the very nature of Reiki; in the way it expresses through us and in the way it manifests healthy changes in our lives. We can also appreciate Reiki by looking at the meaning of the word. In the West, Reiki has been defined by some to mean universal life force energy. However this is only a partial definition. Ki by itself is actually universal life force energy. In Japan where the word originates, ki is thought to manifest in many different ways and because of this there are many kinds of ki. Plants, trees, flowers, earth, sky and clouds are all expressions of different kinds of ki. There is a special ki for each of the different kinds of animals and for humans and also for all of the various aspects and personality traits that human beings express. As an example, genki is healthy ki, byoki is unhealthy ki, ki ga shimazu is disappointment, ki no hayai is excitement, ki ga omoi is depression, ki no okii is generosity and so forth. Ki is such a pervasive concept in Japan that it is thought of as the manifesting force behind everything that exists.

If there are many different kinds of ki, what kind of ki is Reiki? If you look up the word Rei in a Japanese/English dictionary you’ll find a range of words to define it, but the words that seem to work the best for our use as a healing energy are soul and spirit. This points to higher consciousness and alludes to the idea that Reiki is life energy that is being directed by higher consciousness. This definition is further validated by our experience in that Reiki tends to lift us up into higher states of consciousness; it creates feelings of joy, peace, confidence and happiness at the same time it promotes wholeness, health and well-being and helps us heal.

And now we find ourselves moving through the holiday season; Hanukah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanza and perhaps others. This is an important time of year, a transition period when ki is shifting; the winter solstice when days start getting longer, the end of one year and the beginning of another. What an amazing time to be with friends and family and share with each other, to be happy and to celebrate the joy of life.

And yet somehow, sometimes, for some, without being aware that it’s happening it’s possible to slip into a place where the joy of the holidays begins to fade. A sense of responsibility sets in. There’s so many things we feel we need to get done in order to be happy and to help others be happy. Pressure, tension and even fear can develop. And for others, old unresolved feelings can come up from past holiday experiences when expectations weren’t met or someone you cared about wasn’t there. And some may be alone or may not really have any holiday plans and wish life was different. These things can happen even though this is supposed to be a time of happiness. When feelings like this come up during a time of celebration they are coming up for a reason. It’s because these feelings want to be healed.

If anything like this is happening for you even a little, it’s important to remember that you have been given an amazing gift - the gift of Reiki and certainly this is something to be grateful for. The wonderful feelings of love and peace we experience that come from a Reiki session are available to you now to sooth and comfort you and to heal any situation you may find yourself in. And if you’re already in a positive place, Reiki can take you even more completely into the joy of the holiday season.

So I suggest you take a moment now to think of Reiki and place your hands on yourself and feel the warm, loving, healing energy of Reiki swirl around and through you. Allow it to lift you up and to heal any issues that may have come up for you. You deserve to heal, to be happy, to be loved and to be filled with the beauty of this wonderful holiday season. In the stillness of Reiki we feel the spirit of peace and are lifted up into joy and happiness.

I also suggest you send Reiki to others; to your family and those you love. Send Reiki to the homeless and those in need and to everyone on the planet knowing that Reiki will help those who are open to receive its benefit.

As you are carrying out your holiday activities, perhaps doing some last minute shopping, or other errands, remember to think of Reiki and intend to send it to those around you. As you do so, perhaps a miracle will happen and you’ll see what the musician Tracy Chapman became aware of - that there are angels all around us disguised as ordinary people living ordinary lives.

Reiki is a wonderful energy that helps us appreciate the holiday season and merger more completely with its purpose. May you truly experience the miracle of life as you continually grow in peace and joy and love.

Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Chocolate or, more specifically, cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans, contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.

Eating Tip: Melt ¼ cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Drizzle over fresh strawberries for a belly-flattening dessert.

Enjoy this flat belly recipe to jump start your weight loss goals for the new year!

Chocolate Pudding with Bananas and Graham Crackers
A creamy, sweet-tooth-satisfying dessert--and it's good for you!

Flat Belly Diet Recipes

TIME: 20 minutes + chilling time
SERVINGS: 6

3 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 lg ripe banana, sliced
1?2 c sugar
1?4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1?8 tsp salt
3 c 1% milk
1?2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1?2 c semisweet or dark chocolate chips (MUFA)

1. DIVIDE graham cracker crumbs evenly among 6 custard cups or ramekins. Press into bottom. Top with banana, reserving a few slices for garnish.

2. MIX sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in large saucepan. Stir in milk. Whisk over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to a boil.

3. COOK 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Top each serving with 1?4 cup of the chocolate chips and garnish with reserved banana.

Nutritional Info Per Serving
391 cal, 7 g pro, 65 g carb, 4 g fiber, 15 g fat, 8.5 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 150 mg sodium