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A JOURNEY INWARD
Facing Our Shadow

We usually think of July as a month to get out and socialize, have fun, celebrate Summer and be thankful for the glorious sunshine here in the Northern Hemisphere; so it was very surprising to me when the theme of looking within continued to come up in personal sessions with my clients. But this was no ordinary looking inward, these people were being asked to explore things about themselves they did not like. Often times, things they had put aside, buried, denied and even convinced themselves were not a part of who they are today would demand their attention.

This can be a hard road. I have walked it many times with different characteristics and behaviors of my own that have come sneaking up out of nowhere, clawing their way to the surface, refusing to stay in the depths of the oblivion to which I had banished them. I have always been thankful for my Guides and Angels who watch over me during those times. Rarely did I have the courage to look at myself and ask for help from friends or family. As a matter of fact, I never did. It was too painful or shameful and the fear of rejection threatened the very air I breathed. For many years I simply refused to look at "it", whatever the issue was, at all. I simply changed everything I had to change and avoided what I had to avoid to keep the status quo of denial in tact. This never solved the turmoil that continued to plague my life and the unrest it caused was not something I could live with. Finally, I allowed the Universe to provide a catalyst that would change this pattern... A brief crossing of paths with someone who could hold the space for me steady and strong enough that I could clearly see my own inner light.

In that moment I could see that all the shadow aspects of my self were unpolished and untamed strengths. My choice to not fully accept, love and forgive those behaviors, characteristics and family secrets had turned part of my self into my own enemy. Bit by bit I began to bring them into the light and examine them, sometimes cringe from them, and thankfully to eventually understand and accept them. Each time I went through the process it became more familiar, not necessarily easier, but more progressive. Always supportive, the Universe continuously provided more ways for me to go deeper and the strength to see it through. I am not silly enough to think that I have explored them all, moving into a spherical paradigm will assure that they visit me again, but I do rest comfortably in knowing that I am much less afraid to meet them head on and see them for their truth ~ a part of me that needs my acceptance and to belong to the whole.

BEHIND EVERY SHADOW IS A LIGHT. That is what Spirit said when I began questioning the readings. By understanding this, we are allowing our hearts to open fully and lead us into the life of our dreams. We cannot create a whole and joyful life while denying any aspect of our Self. Hiding behind good deeds does not change the skeletons in the closet, nor does it make them go away, but if we bring them into the Light they become much less frightening. We have already survived it once (at least, if not more) and continuing to deny something only gives it power over us. Eventually, the area in our body where we "store" these issues begins to get overwhelmed and aches, pains or disease are created.

The Universe will present nothing we cannot handle, mostly because we are putting in the orders of what we want, and also because the Source energy is unconditionally loving. My motto for the LCTM classes has always been "the quickest way out of something is through it, the quickest way through it is to do it". We are all being called to clear this old baggage at all levels: spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally. Allow yourself to look into your shadows and see through to the Light that is creating it. Take responsibility for your creations. If you are finding more shadow, it may be that you need to look at it from a different perspective. That is what friends, family or counselors are for; and let's not forget our Angels and Guides. There is plenty of help out there once you are ready to journey inward.

HEART PATHS REMEMBERED
Awakening To Your Soul

Have you been wondering what your life path and purpose is? Have you discovered what it is but are not sure how to move into it? Heart Paths Remembered is a retreat for you to explore the calling of your heart's desire more deeply.

Each of us are born with innate talents and gifts. Many of us are experiencing a call to shift into a life that looks different from what we have been living, and some of us are not sure what that is exactly. At Heart Paths Remembered you will be guided to look deep within yourself to find the true expression of what brings you joy and then to clearly see how to manifest that in your life.

You will learn to attune with your Soul frequency to discern truth as you intuit your own information and then LIVE IT! The "living it" part has challenged many on the spiritual path. Heart Paths Remembered offers a secure and loving environment for you to find your own catalyst into the freedom of your heart. If you know your gift and are ready to practice it, you will be called to share. If you are discovering who you are and what gifts you have to offer, you will have much support with gifted practitioners to help you.

Join us September 17th - 20th for two days and three nights of fun, love, laughter and growth in Caroline County, Virginia. Delicious food, learning & lodging are all included for $225. The website will be ready with details July 25th.

OUR LIFE IS HOW WE SPEAK IT
The impact of our words

Anyone who has ever done work with me knows that it is important to chose your words carefully. Thanks to the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto most people on the planet are aware of how words affect water and because our bodies consist of so much water, words also affect our bodies. In my experience, some people get that and some people don't. Even the ones that do get it, understand it differently and utilize the information differently (hhmmm.... I think parents refer to that as selective hearing in children).

What really gives me a giggle is when people are not connecting the dots between how they are talking and what is unfolding in their life. I have definitely been in this category before, and sometimes I find myself back there. That is when I have to regroup and remember that I have seen miracles in my own life with my own eyes when I allowed myself to do so, and that was always helped by selecting words and phrases that were headed in the same direction I wanted to go. I am constantly reminded of this in the readings I do for my clients. By listening to their phrases, words and sentence structures I am able to observe how they orchestrate the play they call their life.

Being aware of how we are phrasing things and what we are saying is becoming increasingly more important. The energy on the planet is shifting in such a way that we are seeing the results faster than before. Along with our own creations, we also have those that we have agreed to participate with on a larger level with our family, friends, community, country or world. The larger the group we are participating with, the less control we may feel in changing something. That's when we have to bring it back home, back to ourselves and what we can do in our own life.

As the Earth continues to receive the new paradigm energy, our familiar structures are being encouraged to let go and we are encouraged to let them go. The more we are willing to let this happen by staying centered and grounded in our Soul frequency, the smoother the transition. There are still many people out there who are afraid of change and will project this fear out into the world seeking others of like mind. This is being done because they want to feel connected and safe. The challenge is they are reaching for these things outside of themselves and that is not where they are going to find it. Staying connected is taking on a new meaning. We are now to be staying connected to our inner self, the Soul. Through the Soul, we will stay connected to other people's Souls, and that will create a whole... Not a hole.

If you start to experience these turmoils in your own life, take a look at WHAT you are saying and HOW you are saying it. Do not agree with someone just to be polite. Find a polite way to speak your own truth or don't say anything at all (that is not usually my cup of tea) and just reaffirm your own truth in your mind, being aware if you are gesturing agreement with them. Train yourself to speak your desires fluently in all manners of language which include your mannerisms, gestures, verbal responses and non-responses. We really are the creators of our own reality and that creation can start with our words! This technique easy to use and it's free!! All it takes is awareness and a little practice.