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You Are Not Your Story!

Jun 14th 2010

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A comment from Neale Donald Walsch’s daily insight has highlighted an important phrase to remember and also reminded me of the growth I have experienced in the last few years. What phrase is that? Well, it is…

You are not your story.

A long time ago, I had a great loss in my life and it was incredibly painful. When I reached out for wisdom and guidance, I found that very phrase shared with me.

You are not your story.

What is your story? And, why do we tend to incorporate and wear the negative aspects more than the positive ones anyway?

Is your story one of injustice, abuse (sexual, emotional, physical…), lack, being victimized/used, abandoned, lied to? Look at those words – how do they make you feel? Juicy and alive? No, ‘didn’t think so.

We can really feel the weight of negative words/experiences – they suck energy away from the Soul and dull the eyes. Fortunately, when the weight is heavy enough, and we are tired of it, we can choose to relinquish the load. There will come a point when life’s finite reality seeps in and we wish to live in a more abundant state. And by abundant I mean – abundance of self-love, courage, assertion for that which you want to experience in life (a family, a home, travelling, etc. – fill in the blank). There will come a time when accepting the old “story”lines just don’t work anymore and you will say “I want, and deserve, more” and that very shift will be part of the crucial elements that will manifest it. Please take a moment to listen to this video, and follow the suggestion made in it… It will only take a moment! (then scroll down because there is more to follow….) No peaking!

Okay, hopefully, you took a moment to follow along to this beautiful meditation. Can I ask you something? While you were watching it, were you “there” in the places suggested or were you thinking about the past (your story)? Chances are that you were present for all or parts of it and that is where you left your weighty story behind without even realizing it! Now, the next step is to do it consciously! And you can – because it will bring you more of what you DO want in your life. Internal abundance! We resonate richly from inside and it beams outwardly – and, one by one, the world becomes an ever better place! “Be the change…” <3

Love,

Nancy

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Finding a Life of Purpose – The Passion Test

Jun 6th 2010

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We are all called but not everyone answers! What is calling on the other end of the line? Your Higher Self, of course!

Ring, ring…

Earthly You: Hello!….

Godly You : Yes, a big Loving hello to you! This is You speaking, on Spiritual steroids, and I am nudging you to listen to the hints I’ve been sending you, which you’ve been ignoring, dismissing, or laughing at!

Earthly You : Yes, I’ve felt something but they don’t make sense. How can I quit my job and go climb Everest-that’s crazy! I mean, I know I’ve always been interested in mountaineering but it doesn’t pay. In fact, it costs!

Godly You : Trust, you must trust, that fulfillment and wealth originates in the heart, not from the wallet. Do what you can to prepare and then follow your heart.

Earthly You : What?!! I’m hanging up now, Yoda!

Does this conversation sound somewhat familiar? I know I’ve had it a few times with myself. Well, not that one exactly but something similar. This matter boils down to an important issue: getting only 2/3′s of life’s pie, 2 parts of life’s trinity. What trinity? Well, the Heart, Soul and Mind. The heart informs the mind, which is first guided by the Spirit. If our minds have a bunch of static from false beliefs and such, it will override (shadow out) the Light of what we were meant to do in life. There is not only “one” thing we are meant to do either, because life is an evolutionary dynamic and change is its base. Perhaps, instead, we are lead through our special path by our hearts/interests/passions.

There is a simple but incredibly powerful tool that I came across a few years ago that illuminates where are hearts are really at. It’s easy to “think” them being somewhere, when in fact they are somewhere else completely. The tool is The Passion Test, found in the book that carries the same name “The Passion Test” (by Chris and Janet Attwood), and it can also be taken online. Once completed, it is difficult to go back to living tuned out from your heart. Every time we make a conscious choice to follow our hearts, we strengthen that way of Being. Wonderful things start to happen and things start to feel “right”. I am not saying there won’t be hurdles, but hurdles are much easier to get over when a deeper, brighter target (goal) is calling us from beyond.

Am I doing something I am passionate about? Yes, I love to share with others, write and work on-line. I have had many hurdles to overcome to be able to write this but they have only strengthened me. More will arise because they go hand in hand with growth and evolution – there as a readiness preparation for that new place I envision. Keep growing – keep changing – keep loving. If you would like information on The Passion Test, please click here.

Scroll down to watch an interview with Janet and Chris!

To a life of brilliant passions!
Nancy

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The Secret Law of Attraction

Jun 1st 2010

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While I was driving the other day, I happened to catch an Tapestry interview on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) with Jill Bolte-Taylor and, even though I knew of her experience from a previous TED talk, it became clear to me that what happened to her could fall into that etheric, secret law of attraction realm. I think that everyone’s does.

In case you aren’t familiar with Jill Bolte-Taylor, she is a scientist who studies the brain. What was very interesting was that she had a stroke and described what it was like while going through it. Very fascinating stuff. I couldn’t help but think of how deep her understanding of the brain would be after experiencing, and recovering from, a stroke. I also couldn’t help but think that Spirit has a Higher purpose for this – and that she would go on to great works with what she knew, intimately, and thoroughly, from experiencing it herself.

Now, what of our works? Do we have to be a scientist, celebrity or astronaut to have a deeper sense that what we have experienced and what we are to experience is not as relevant to the grand mystery of life? That each experience we go through will not help us with something important down the road or help one soul, or many souls, to give pause, to change their mind, or to know that they are so right on with their next move…. all through the communication of a look, a nod, a word, a phrase. You get the idea. The thing is that it is coming from a knowing place – that sharing. There is a Higher part of us that brings in what we need and perhaps, in time, that the secret won’t be such a secret anymore…. that what is attracted will be far more conscious than where it stands now. For me, I am working on it and am far from perfect, but it is neat to see more and do more.

What if we all started opening our eyes more – made our lives more conscious, filled with the work we were passionate about, people we love, places that take our breath away, better ways to live, or world peace? Think about that because I am going to write a lot more on it.

In the meantime, check out Jill Bolte-Taylor’s presentation. I think you will enjoy it – it’s amazing.

Love,
Nancy

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Communication and Compassion is the bridge

May 28th 2010

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I believe, in this life, we are meant to build bridges in this world, bridges to each other, through our hearts. We go through our lives and most of us end up with a few protective walls or with losses, wounds or scars that run deep. It’s no wonder there is so much conflict in the world; we are all sensitive creatures. The missing link is compassion and communication. What if we could just relax a bit and really try to hear what the other person is saying?

We all have different styles of communicating and this is tinted by our particular walls and wounds, in general, and, if applicable, specifically with that person. We also all live by different values and principles. The only way to make anything better is to speak your Truth.

I had an incident this week that was rather enlightening which will help to illustrate my point. Because this friend of mine communicates differently than I, I misinterpreted (for a long time) what his silence meant. For me, my learned pattern was that silence was not a great thing – it usually implied anger and rejection. Using this old template, I interpreted my friend’s silence in the same way, and my interpretation manifested as a sadness in my heart that I carried around with me. Sadness came from caring about/for this person and feeling the ditch of misunderstanding between us. How interesting when a door opens a little! The wonderful thing about communication is that it leads to understanding of not only the other person, but of ourselves and where we jump when there is something we don’t fully understand.

I could never quite totally “get” the “theory” that people would share with me about feelings being a choice one makes, but they are if there is a willingness to see what filters are bending an event. For me, they were old filters. Seeing this clearly allowed me to release it.

When we communicate with each other, we come to see that we are mirrors for each other. What are we creating within ourselves and with those we care about? Here is a neat video that touches on some of these issues and goes a little further. I’m sorry that it ends a little abruptly but you can access the next one on Youtube; watch for the link. (cont’d…below)

I am doing a lot of releasing work right now. I am grateful for all the insights this is bringing me and I will be posting further on this.

Thank you for reading along and, as always, I wish you a bright and beautiful day!

Love,
Nancy

Thank you to all those who let their Light shine!

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So, Who are you?

Apr 19th 2010

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At some point in our lives, most of us have stopped to wonder…”Who am I?” I don’t mean what you do, if you have a six pack or knew Tupac, who you’re married to or who you slept with, if you had a zillion-dollar mansion, tons of toys, and 24Kt gold faucets… I mean – if you took all the “stuff” away – would you be okay? At the core, would you still feel tall, strong, worthwhile and Loving/Loveable?

I subscribe to Neale Donald Walsch’s daily notes. I love them because, often, they are succinct and spot on with something I am feeling or thinking about. Here is a note I received recently….

On this day of your life, Nancy, I believe God wants you to know…

…that you are loved on this day for all the wonder that you bring to your world with the gift of being you.

Hard to believe, isn’t it, that you are that special in the eyes of God? Yet you are–and not because of what you have done, but because of who you are. You are God’s own creation, an expression of Divinity in human form. The fastest way to experience this is to be the vehicle through which others sees it in themselves. Each person is walking his or her path and doing his or her best. God knows this and that is why God loves you all.

Sometimes, we need little nudges to remind us that we are Loving, spiritual Beings and not just physical bodies climbing up Maslow’s pyramid. We need to remember that the mere chance of our existence is so miniscule as to be the near equivalent of a microscopic dust particle in the entirety of Universes we are, at present, aware of… and there will be many more unveiled in years to come, I am sure. Just to be conceived is a sheer miracle. When we pass, our Spirit leaves the body and travels on somewhere else. Who were we while we were here? What did we stand for? What moved our hearts that we made better? Who did we Love? What was beautiful to us?

Think about that. No matter what people may have said about you, in their non-understanding, it is imperative to hold your True, Spiritual self at the core of your heart. Leave the tags and labels behind – they are meant to discourage and sink you – hold God’s mirror to your heart and go experience why you are here. It may be to touch one life, millions of lives or to evolutionize your own.

And, for the record, please know that when I speak of God, I know there are many, many names used through all the belief systems – please fill in the blank with what you choose, if any!

If you are interested in daily spiritual nuggets, you can check out Neale’s site: http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/index.php?p=Signup

Love,

Nancy

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Decrease stress, increase health, simplify….

Apr 12th 2010

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I love to cook and part the adventure of it is trying new foods to cook with. I was looking up what to do with some Thai eggplant I found the other day and made another discovery…. an on-line menu planning system that is free to use. Unless you have someone in your household that does the cooking for you, you will probably find this nifty tool quite ….well … nifty! The thing is – when meals are planned out ahead of time, it saves money, decreases the stress of foraging for last-minute menu items, decreases extra trips to the grocery store, creates more room for healthier meals and, overall, simplifies life.

There are tons of great recipes on the site that you can just click and add – how easy is that? !!!

If you’d like to try it out, here’s the link: CLICK HERE

Let me know how that works for you in the comment box below!

Bon Apetit!

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Love re-clothes a sharing moment.

Apr 3rd 2010

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I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to take part in an interesting healing group that ran for 12 weeks. One of the things we would do was to speak about the old thoughts/hurts we were carrying around, often for most of our lives, and often those which had never been shared before – because of shame, guilt, fear, etc. It takes a tremendous amount of trust to share deep places like this and it feels very scary to do so, leaving the sharer feeling “naked” and vulnerable. This is where Love comes into the wonderful healing process that is used in this program.

When something is shared, the other group members do something that re-builds and “re-clothes” that person who is risking safety in sharing, in NOT staying silent any longer. Each person consciously gives feedback – offering words that acknowledge that person’s pain, courage, strength, etc. and expressing their own feeling(s) about the situation (ie: I feel angry that you were treated that way. You did not deserve that.). It is in this reflection that the sharer finds a place in the group, empathy for a painful experience, and a sense of trust that it IS okay to share and take a step forward.

I mention this because there are many times when our friends share things with us. Sometimes, we don’t know what to say but want to say something – the “right” thing. That can sometimes lead to silence. Silence in a tender sharing moment can leave the sharer feeling regretful about sharing because it is a vulnerable moment. The silence can feel like they are being judged or not understood (and therefore hurt) again. You can help make the experience a healing and Loving one by giving conscious feedback. It’s best not to tie it into an experience you had right away though. Let the person sharing finish what they need to share and then move forward. This is a wonderful healing, Loving, growing place to share, whenever needed.

Your comments and/or questions are welcome. Feel free to add your thoughts in the comment box below.

Shine Brightly!!

Nancy

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Change is closer than you think!

Feb 13th 2010

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Who hasn’t heard of affirmations? They are almost a household word now because the wave of healing is slowly sweeping across North America, and the world. We are told that everything comes from thoughts – what you think manifests outwardly whether you like it or not. Will that be a tall order of Heaven or hell? It is our own choice. This is why it is imperative to take responsibility for what is going on between our ears!

There is a strong case for this practice – we must introduce new thoughts to replace the old thought tapes of former (childhood) conditioning. These reminders, and I call them reminders because we are Divine Beings and we already know these thoughts in the deepest part of ourselves, well, they serve to build new neuropathways – new connections – that will erase the old connections that no longer serve us. The key to all of this is time. We must be willing to commit to reminding (affirming) the new messages for at least 30 days – this will allow the new thought patterns to take hold. Repetition is vital for long-term memory so repeat the process several times a day.

How excited would you be, after 30 days of feeding positive, expansive messages to yourself, you felt a deeper sense of Love for yourself, for your Loved ones and the world? I think it’s worth finding out!

Would you like to see more information about affirmations? Feel free to leave a comment to express your thoughts.

Now, enjoy the great day ahead of you!
Nancy

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Trauma: the Amygdala, the Thalamus, and Healing

Feb 1st 2010

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I had the great fortune to watch 2 DVD’s this week from Paul Hegstrom and the topic was trauma, and how it affects the brain. Wow, these are great resources if you want to understand why certain things trigger you. I found them very enlightening and educational for my own journey.

Dr. Hegstrom believes more than 90% of marriage relationship problems
are linked and/or caused by childhood wounds.

Maybe you’ve already considered that our brains are like computers…only there isn’t a computer in the world that can do all the amazing things are brains can do!! Hegstrom tells us that our thalamus is like the software that runs our computer … recording everything. When we have a traumatic experience, the amygdala (often called the reptile brain) kicks in and we are guided to either flee, fight, or freeze. Many things can kick the amygdala into gear and he speaks of the major players, especially when we are children, as:
- rejection
- incest
- molestation
- emotional abuse
- physical abuse
This will often create “an internal perception of powerlessness” with many more symptoms being piled on as time progresses and the issues are not dealt with properly. I will speak further on this topic in the future but just want to add that once we are adults it is up to us to seek out answers to our feelings/behaviours so that we can heal and live a richer, fuller life. When life is going really well, these issues are often submerged, but sometimes, certain experiences will bring up much of the burried pain. It may seem that this pain is insurmountable, but that is not the case at all. Once a commitment is made to deal with and heal past wounds, true freedom – spiritual freedom – is waiting to be had.

Again, if you are looking to understand a deep wound in your life, check out his material. There are some Christian-religion references, so that may or may not suit you, but the material is the best I’ve seen to describe what trauma does, and I encourage you to check it out either way. See below for a short clip where Hegstrom explains his system.

All my best to you!
Nancy

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*Are you nuts for milk – consider a healthier alternative!

Jan 23rd 2010

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Greetings!

Today, I want to write about a subject that, until about ten years ago, was considered a sacred cow. That subject is milk and forgive the pun, but I couldn’t resist! When I was a child growing up, I don’t remember drinking water at all! Mostly, what I drank was cow’s milk, orange/apple juice and yes, sometimes pop - but mostly milk! I credit the white stuff for the irritating case of eczema I had around my wrists then. It is unthinkable to me today to not drink lots of water – our bodies need it for so many processes. Did you know that it helps to take toxins out of the body, keep your skin clear and hydrated and helps keep bodyweight in check, among a gazillion other things?

Now, even though I drink a lot more water, I still enjoy a bowl of cereal (high-fibre now – goodbye to the sugary junk!). The problem is that I don’t want to drink cow’s milk because of what is in it (I will provide you with a *blue link* at the end of the post if you would like to learn more……..) and the fact that it acidifies the blood. Ignorance is not bliss – it is sickness – and it’s up to us to take responsibility for knowing what the truth is.

So, what is the solution for my cereal problem?!!! Well, the solution is a great one – nut milk - particularly almond milk! Almond milk alkalizes the blood, adding protein and healthy minerals/vitamins as well. There are no hormones in it so there’s no hormone disruptions in the body, nor is there a problem with “particulate matter” floating around in there, unseen to the naked eye and unnoticed by super sensitive taste buds! Of course, if you are allergic to nuts, this won’t work and you will have to find another solution.

The recipe is simple:
- 1 cup of nuts, soaked overnight. (if they have skins, the skins contain enzyme inhibitors, so soaking is a must)
- 2 cups of fresh, filtered water.
- A speck of honey/agave nectar
- A dash of vanilla
Watch the video below to see how super simple this is to make! Yes, almond milk is available in some grocery stores but is quite costly, and there’s more additives. A typical batch of home-made almond mill will keep in the fridge for 4 – 5 days (or more) and you can even make ice cream out of it!

So, give it a whirl for a few days and see how you feel.

Thanks for reading along!

Nancy

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