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What's New - January 2012

2012-01-12T09:34:00.001-05:00

Welcome to 2012! It's finally here. It's finally time. Does anybody hear the Jaws movie theme music in their heads? lol! Okay, seriously, 2012 is not doom and gloom unless you believe it is so. If you believe that then you will miss out on creating whole lot of good things for yourself that sets you up for years to come! That's right I don't feel we are all to perish on December 21, 2012! I believe we are evolving in a major, awesome and magical way this year!

I have so many goals for this year! I've already met a few by the end of last year by publishing my first book, How I Found My True Inner Peace, and updating my website design, both of which were tremendous undertakings! Not to mention finally finding a great place to offer my two recorded Meditations (one of which a companion CD for the second book which is soon-to-be-published). So this year my goal is to finalize and publish my second book, Divine Embrace! :) It's so close. I've decided to have my official e-mail book launch for Divine Embrace on Leap Year this year, February 29th! Since Leap years are rare gems, I thought this was a fantastic day to share my unique book offering as well. Stay tuned! Other goals are to finish my Core Strength Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training with Sadie Nardini and my main goal, aside from these major ones, is to decide and get clarity on if I desire pursuing becoming a Personal Trainer. We shall see what inspired intuition and action comes! :)

Are you ready to step into your full potential? Since 2012 is the year that really packs a punch on us creating our desires, I've just released another beautiful meditation CD to assist you in doing just that! Click here to learn more about purchasing the Create The Life You Desire Meditation. This year is all about action and stepping into your very own, finally! Much has occurred in 2011 to shake the snowglobe (so to speak). So now we must release once and for all what needs to be released and begin to create the new desires that we are now finally ready to create. We're done talking about it, blockages have been released and now we must step out there. Take a chance and see what sticks. We will still have challenges but now it's all about what we create. So do the work and process what needs processing while you finally enjoy the fruits of your hard work. :)

Light a candle! I know that the beginning of this year was a bit tumultuous to start for a lot of folks with some new/old challenges coming up. It seems like a spillover of 2011. Just a little bit of finishing up what was created from last years energies. As you begin to truly focus on yourself, your power, your destiny of services and living in the present moment things will balance out. This year it's totally up to you to create your best life yet; the best version of yourself! Speaking of creating, we have a new moon this month on January 23rd. This is one of the best times to make your wishes. So on January 23rd make your list of wishes/intentions for this year or even just this week. Write them down. Place them under a tea light candle. Then light it and watch your wishes magically come into your life. :) Check out the below video! Everything that I want to say and share with you is encompassed in this beautiful video all about 2012! :)

2012: A Year of Power
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJ_AM5C4ns

"2012 is going to be an amazing year. There will be very intense Solar Flares and explosions of Light from the Sun that will enhance Earth’s transformation into a New Solar Reality. As long as we stay focused on the Light and the miracles that are taking place daily and hourly, instead of the negativity that is surfacing to be cleansed and healed, we are going to experience the long-expected and Light-filled year of 2012 with wonder and awe." ~ Patricia Cota-Robles

WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY

"I thank you for what you wrote, It's been an amazing journey so far. I found comfort in reading them almost 7 months after my awakening. It's been a road alright. I am ever so greatful for finding your words of caution & comfort."
~ Contessa

Regarding December 2011 Newsletter:
"Hello BEautiful Girl! LOVED your newsletter. Love the game. Going to play it at Christmas. What a great idea. I have been going through major emotional turmoil since the summer and when I am in a DOWN time, I am a bit of a hermit. But, the good news is I am through the darkest of the dark, thank God and I am getting clear messages again. I LOVED your quote at the top. That has been ME for the last 6 months. I do want to purchase your book so I will get over to your new site. Hopefully, I will get to actually meet you some time. You are very uplifting Ms. Maggie Anderson!" ~ XOXO Shari

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Bliss,
Maggie, CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
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Walk Softly, Carry a Big Stick - January Inspire You Article

2012-01-12T09:31:00.002-05:00

Inspire You Article
Walk Softly, Carry a Big Stick

How can we get better centered to handle the challenges that life throws our way? Being centered is especially powerful this year of 2012 to give us a jump start to magical experiences. As we center ourselves and find that balance or neutral state we can better face life’s challenges and handle them with more ease. We are in the flow of life rather than pushing too hard or not hard enough. We simply flow allowing life to flow in and out. The ebbs and flows of life are natural and we can better naturally accept them and work with them to truly enjoy life! Find your balance, come back to center. Where in life are you off-centered or not focused properly? Ask yourself (and truly listen to the answer), "What can I do to correct the imbalance? What can I do to come back to my center or rather a neutral witness state of mind?"

In yoga, there is a main pose that is the template for all other poses, called Mountain Pose. As we find proper alignment in this pose, we want to take this same alignment throughout all other yoga poses. We want to see how we can go inward as well as how we express outward. But we want to find balance between the two. Not too inward and not to outward. In this pose, stand tall with good posture, tucking the pelvis in. Find the neutral space for your shoulders. Not too hunched over or too open that we dump weight in the lower back arching too much. But find the centered or neutral place for your shoulders. As we do this we tuck the pelvis, lift up from the pelvic floor, pull the navel in towards the spine and expand upward. Strong legs, feet walking distance apart. Feel the neutral but strong sense in this active yet still pose. There is a polarity here as in all poses that we can find a balanced center in. As in this pose, we must find that in our life situations.

I love the Zen saying (my sister just reminded me of), “Walk Softly, Carry a Big Stick”. It’s the balance in life. Don’t be too weak with your essence, but don’t be too overbearing in strength either. Don’t allow others to walk all over you, but be mindful you are not walking all over others. Find the balance in your stance of this situation and reflect. Go inward on what this means to you right now. Where are we pushing too hard and where can we push a little more, a little stronger?

As a parent, you may notice those moments when disciplining is perfectly aligned; where you are able to speak softly or in such a balanced tone, but exude such a presence of strong powerful authority that you are taken seriously by the child. We don't need to yell or get off our center. We are able to remain calm but strong and centered with our disciplinary action. It's those moments when we truly find a neutral spiritual way of being. We can discipline out of love, set ours boundaries and lovingly, but sternly, discipline when necessary for our child's growth. We do it out of love and positive results ensue.

Another personal example is regarding a legal agreement. It is agreed that since I have full custody of our son I am to receive child support from my ex-husband every week. However, it has been a struggle to keep receiving that consistently. It's been a pattern of my ex-husband to be out of work over the Winter season. In years past he blamed getting laid off. Then he blamed his chosen job field in construction and not having much work over the cold season. His next excuse was that there just weren't enough jobs out there. Then he found a job and got screwed over by his boss so he quit (this one happening a few times). On and on the excuses ensued.

Finally, it's no more excuses time. A good resolution to have this year. This year there's no more excuses. And I find it quite coincidental that this is also the theme for this year's brand new season of The Biggest Loser. No excuses. There comes a time when you've heard it all and the pattern is still continuing. If there is no change, you can either change your perspective in a situation or you can change the situation. In this case, the perspective was sought but an actual physical action was to be taken. I had to take back my power that was being taken from me. A part of me must have allowed it and for far too long. So I had to put my foot down in an ever so graceful kind of way. Yes, we all go through struggles and what needs to be understood is we are NOT THE VICTIM. We are the creator! So we must take responsibility and move from the powerful neutral state of a centered being.

I had to admit to myself there was a part of me co-creating this crappy pattern, as well as see what I could do about it. I've already done the "court" thing several times, more than I can remember. So I thought the pattern was over but perhaps it was like the onion uncovering layer after layer each year so more of this pattern is cleared out and my power is my power once again. When I tap into the zero state of mind and really allowed what will be to be once in court, a Divine plan good for all worked out.

This time around, it is about reminding my ex-husband of my boundaries, not feeling guilty for anything he's not forgiven yet and not being taken advantage of because I'm a "nice" person. Walking all over me is not going to help me raise my son, nor is it healthy for my soul to allow this to continue. I communicated this as gracefully as possible and amazingly most of the immediate child support was then caught up. However, he has lapsed again since I wrote this so it is my choice to choose to let it go (perfectly divine option in certain situations) or to stand strong with love and have the courts take their action on this front. So it is my Divinely inspired action to allow the courts to take their action.

I am resolving to doing the work. If he's not doing his part, I must stand strong. I know that if it's not paid, I cannot listen to more "excuses" anymore or wait too long to take action. So I am resolved to going back to court, if necessary, to show that it's time to have a balanced relationship and this is his responsibility. He can no longer take advantage of me and my energy.

We are all going through our challenges in life. There is not one person who can say they aren't facing some sort of challenge. So we must all get along and work together as a unit. It's time for balance once again. So I am trying to "walk softly while holding a big stick", graceful yet strong.

Where are you resisting and where are you allowing? Is there too much resistance or too much allowing? Find the balance.

I wish you balance and a new-found presence filling your soul in this new year of 2012!

Blessings to you on your path.

2012-01-12T09:28:00.002-05:00

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Dear Maggie,

My Mum passed away in December 30th 2008. I miss her so much. I feel that since she passed my life as descended into depression, poverty bad luck and I cant see me ever feeling positive. I don't know how too function properly without her. Please help.

Bless you,
Lorna

Dear Lorna,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that the pain truly does dull and heal over time. You will always have her with you and this loss will always feel like a deep wound but you will heal. You grieve and you move on. Know that there is always divine timing for everything, especially the day we are born and the day we die. Death is not final. We do continue to live after our physical bodies die. A great quote by Abraham (Abraham-Hicks.com) came in my inbox today: "Because we know that life is eternal, and we know that there is no ending to that which you are about, if one of you is killed in an earthquake or crashes your plane, or any number of other very creative ways you have found to make your exit into the Non-Physical, because we know the whole picture, we grieve not a moment for any of you. But from your more shortsighted point of view in physical, a lot of you grieve tremendously."

Always always always the message from our deceased loved ones is: They are okay and in a beautiful loving place now, they love us deeply and they want us to be happy and thrive in our life here on Earth until it is our time to cross over as well. Feel the blessing for the time you were able to spend with your Mum before she crossed over.

Many times the death of someone close to us offers us a gateway to a new realm. A new way of being and feeling the Divine. It is your choice to choose this gateway for yourself. Having someone close to us go to Heaven causes us to question life and death more closely, to examine what truly IS Heaven and God. What is OUR truth about these questions? It allows us the time (or sometimes even forces us to take the time) to dive deeper into ourselves and find those truths inside ourselves. The answers are there. They always have been and a death is a trigger to go deeper to find our true essence.

Our light shines and we can shine it more brightly when we feel the truth of the Divine. The light is in each of us and as we get closer to that truth we can shine our light even bright for the world to see. It is always your happiness that your Mum wants for you. She does not want you to continue to wallow in despair. Each of us grieve differently and each of us grieve for different lengths of time. So honor that grieving process and begin to move on.

Take it one day at a time; one step at a time. You have to learn to live again. Follow the synchronicities that are being laid out for you, as I feel there are signs you must pay attention to now. Your Mum and your Guides and Angels are sending you messages to pay attention to. When you are walking down the street, notice with a new awareness what is happening around you. See common signs coming to you. Things in threes or a constant flutter of a butterfly where you wouldn't expect it. Overhearing a conversation that answers your prayers. Synchronicities are all around us. So as you notice them, you will begin to be able to listen to them and your intuition to guide you on your path to a deeper meaning for life.

There is life to be lived still. Try something new. Even if you are resistant. Get out of your comfort zone to feel more alive. Have you ever tried yoga. Yoga postures offer amazing movement for the body that has tremendous health benefits physically as well as mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Yoga is perfect for those people suffering from depression or who are going through a period of loss. A great yoga practice to try is one that includes supported backbends and inversions. These are great for keeping sadness at bay and you are able to go more inward as you practice inversions (like Downdog, Wide Seated or Standing Forward Bend, etc.). Finish up a yoga practice with Legs-Up-The-Wall pose. This is great for reducing anxiety as well! If yoga doesn't resonate, perhaps Tai Chi, Qi Gong, walking in nature or something else entirely that resonates for you! We are waking up our true essence to feel the deeper truth of it all.

Find that deeper meaning in your life. We are all here for a reason. We have a purpose. Our main purpose here is to remember who we truly are, to know we are the Divine experiencing itself. And secondly, we are here to take inspired action for whatever it is we are meant to do as our Divine destiny of service. What will make you feel fulfilled while you are here on Earth? What can you do right now that will honor your Mum's presence in your life? Perhaps something you can do as a way of service or give that your Mum would have wanted. Listen inside for what feels good, for as we learn to share and give to others who are in need as much as us, we then begin to heal our wounds.

I wish you fulfillment, joy and a deeper awareness for life. :)

Bliss,
Maggie CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
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Yoga Pose of the Month - Cow Face Twist

2012-01-12T09:26:00.001-05:00

Cow Face Twist
Sanskrit: Gomukhasana
First photo of Maggie Anderson taken by Connor O'Hara
Second photo courtesy of yogajournal.com

Cowface with a Twist is one of my favorite seated poses! This pose is great for circulation in the legs and giving them a great stretch. And adding in the twist variation is perfect for getting nice and deep into the spine (as all twists are great for), as well as cleansing more of the internal organs and releasing more toxins from the body. And it just feels oh so good!!! Cowface even without the twist stretches the ankles, hips and thighs. The other common variation in Cowface is to also stretch the arms behind you by clasping your fingers together or with a strap (as shown in the second illustration below). If you choose this variation you are giving your shoulders, arms, triceps and chest a superb stretch as well! I love both of these variations as once you are situated enjoying the pose, you can then breathe deeply and go inward.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
From a seated position, take your right knee to the center line of your mat being. Then take your left bent knee and stack it over the right knee. Be mindful to keep feet on either side of your hips. A great way to get those knees to stack over each other is to push into them with your hands, taking one hand to one knee and another to other knee and pressing them inward so that they stack better. This may also help you in being sure your sits bones are on the mat. If getting your sits bones on to stay on the mat is challenging you can take a folded blanket under your sits bones so that you can get them pressing down equally. From here inhale and elongate the spine, good posture. Place arms at your sides and begin to hinge forward at the hips while maintaining a straight back. Give yourself an extra stretch here. Elongate the back of the neck, in alignment with the spine.

First Variation, the Twist: When you are ready, come back straight up and begin to twist. Take your left hand behind you and your right hand/arm over the left leg either resting the fingertips on the mat or slightly lifted from ground. Push into your left ever so slightly to assist in the twist of the spine. Gaze out to the left or over your shoulder behind you, if that feels good on the neck. After five deep breaths or holding for 30 seconds slowly, come back to center. Align the spine once again. Take a deep breath and on your exhale release the legs out and switch sides.

Second Variation, Arm stretch: (This is commonly started with a strap till you get used to the stretch behind the back. So either take a strap and follow instructions while holding the strap with top arm or do this without the strap.) Inhale and stretch your right arm straight out shoulder height palm facing up towards the ceiling. Bend the elbow and place the palm of the hand on your upper back. You can take your left hand on your right elbow for a moment to get the palm just right on your upper back. Then take your left hand out to the left and palm is facing behind you but shoulder is still in that nice center point, not falling foward or too far back. This movement may roll your left shoulder slightly up and forward, and round your upper back. Sweep the arm behind your torso and tuck the forearm in the hollow of your lower back, parallel to your waist, with the left elbow against the left side of your torso. Roll the shoulder back and down, then work the forearm up your back until it is parallel to your spine. The back of your hand will be between your shoulder blades. Be mindful that your right elbow doesn't slip away from the right side of your torso. Keep it in.

Now hands are reaching towards each other. If possible, hook the right and left fingers. Lift the right elbow toward the ceiling and, from the back armpit, descend the left elbow toward the floor. Firm your shoulder blades against your back ribs and lift your chest. Try to keep the right arm right beside the right side of your head. Stay in this pose about 1 minute. Release the arms, uncross the legs, and repeat with the arms and legs reversed for the same length of time. Commonly, whichever leg is on top, the same-side arm is lower.

When not to do this pose or to modify / Contraindications:
Knee issues will make this pose more challenging, so if you are feeling tight or any pain in the knee, take the modification to stretch out the bottom leg nice and long, flex that foot. For the arm variation on Cowface it's best not to practice or to be seriously mindful if you have serious neck or shoulder problems.

Reiki I Attunement: Awaken the Healer Within (Local to Massachusetts)

2012-01-11T09:58:00.003-05:00

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I believe there is power in simplicity, as it allows for more potency and presence. And what's more powerful and simple than the power of our Breath to alleviate all suffering. Breathe in nice slow cleansing breaths often. Feel the simplicity in this powerful practice. Feel presence now.
~ Maggie

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Reiki I Certification and Attunement (Requirement for this class: Come As You Are.)

If you're ready to take awaken the Healer within, please sign up to receive your Usui Reiki Level I instruction and certification Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 12:30p.m.

Receive your Usui Reiki Level I attunement. Included in the class is your attunement to the Reiki I level, Reiki I manual, meditations and instructions for hands on healing. After this class you will be able to heal yourself as well as others (friends, family & pets too). Class is approximately 4-8 hours depending upon the number of students. $150

Also, take $50 off if you are already Reiki I certified and are looking for a refresher! I look forward to seeing you!

USUI Reiki Level I
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 12:30p.m.

Location: Breathe Joy Yoga

3 Tinsdale Rd., Sharon, MA

Call to Pre-Register: (781) 784-4848

$150

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Other Classes Happening This Month

Energy Flow Yoga Every Saturday at: Breathe Joy Yoga

Sharon, MA

10:30-11:45p.m.

Energy Flow Yoga Sunday January 22 & 29
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Sharon, MA

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Deep Vinyasa Flow Yoga

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Every Tuesday Location: Health Fitness Gym
Smithfield, RI
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May you always know the peace that dwells within! :)

Bliss,

Maggie

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2012 is here! What do you want to create!?

2012-01-11T09:56:00.001-05:00

Create the Life You Desire Meditation
Great for manifesting our 2012 resolutions!

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Create The Life You Desire Meditation assists you in dissolving limiting beliefs, receiving daily miracles in your life and breaking through to new levels of being! Experience the magic and mystery of the Universe! It's no secret that we have it within us to attain our every desire for love, career, abundance, joy and spiritual connection! This meditation will revitalize and rejuvenate your soul while easily assisting you in manifesting from your Divine self! Aiding you in achieving ultimate relaxation and higher vibrations. Through nightly listening, your subconscious will accept the knowledge it receives as true and give you the blast-off energy in creating something better; to choose a positive focus even amidst challenging life experiences. Powerful transformations can and will occur as you regularly listen to this meditation. You can listen while falling asleep or while awake for Clarity, Peace and Serenity. As you dissolve negative beliefs they are replaced with self-empowering truths about your self! You'll start attracting people, ideas and opportunities that support you in making your dreams a reality. (Included inside the CD booklet is a powerful visualization gift to Receive Financial Prosperity Now.) Sample of Meditation can be found here.

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Let's create the life we desire now! I'm so excited to share this new CD with all of you! I look forward to hearing from you!

Bliss,

Maggie

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Your Chakra Awakening Meditation is Available now! :)

2011-12-13T09:02:00.003-05:00

Just In Time For Christmas!

Divine Embrace Chakra Awakening
Meditation CD

17 min.
You are peacefully led to your safe Sacred space where you clear away blockages and transform your Chakra Energy Centers into pure crystaline Divine Vortices of energy that work FOR YOU. This meditation will revitalize and rejuvenate your Aura and Chakra centers and ultimately your Soul. Powerful transmissions of energy work on you and heal you as you regularly listen to this meditation. Beautiful background music engineered by my Husband, Don Anderson! :) You can listen while falling asleep or while awake. (Included inside the CD booklet is a beautfiul Chakra illustration with descriptions of the Seven Main Chakra Energy Centers.) Sample of Meditation can be found here.

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We're finally ready to create the life by our design! I'm so excited to share this new CD with all of you! Also, coming soon Create the Life You Desire Meditation! Stay tuned! :) I look forward to hearing from you!

Bliss,

Maggie

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December 2011 Newsletter - What's New

2011-12-01T09:43:00.001-05:00

What's New

Merry early Christmas! It's that time of year again. We started this month out with Mercury in Retrograde and unusually warm weather for this time of year in New England. Love it! :) Mercury Retrograde is all about practicing your Re's. Re-evaluate your core beliefs, re-review past life issues and patterns, etc. We get our re-do's or do-over's! :) So we can make the best of it by taking this offered time to do just this. Mercury goes direct on December 13th just after the Full Moon on the 10th.

Of course, this all happens right smack dab in the middle of Thanksgiving and Christmas (or Holiday Season). I had a fantastic Thanksgiving with my family this year. We did an awesome game. I had everyone pick a name out of a bowl and each of us went around the room and told that person (who's name we picked) what we were grateful for with them. It was moving, positive, uplifting and tear-jerky at times. Love it! :) Love you guys! If you didn't get to participate in this fun game, try it at Christmas! What better time than the present! And what a present that would be! ;)

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T HEAR YET!?

My book has finally been published! :) Yay! The official book launch dates was 11-11-11! yay! :) If you want to find out more about How I Found My True Inner Peace just head on over to my book launch page. My Website Redesign also launched on 11-11-11! Finally! It's been a long time coming! Please head on over to Spiritual Compass to check it out! Please do send me your feedback. I'd love to hear what you think!

BLISS LIST :) - CHECK OUT MY NEW HEALING BLISS PAGE TOO!

Bliss,
Maggie
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Dear Maggie Column - Dec. 2011

2011-12-01T09:40:00.001-05:00

Dear Maggie
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Dear Maggie,

I found you surfing the web last night "by accident" as alot of others have I'm sure. I was googling "Does the Universe give you signs". That's when I found your amazing website. Your website and deep insights really uplifted me. I fell asleep last night feeling hopeful and woke up in a good mood.

I am a military wife and mother. I have an awesome husband of 4 years and a 17 year old daughter. I have a cinderella story life thanks to him. We recently moved from Tampa Fl to Port Jeff NY. We have been here 4 months. This is my second military move so moving is not something I am used to quite yet. Anyway I am having a very difficult time adjusting to my "new life in NY." I have basically cried almost every day for 4 months. I used to be a very happy spiritual person living the dream but now I feel lost confused and not sure what I am meant to do with my life. Although we only live in Fl for 3 years my heart aches for Florida. I feel like my destiny is still there and I just want to run away back to Florida but I do not have the financial means and also do not want to upset my family. I tell myself that if it is meant to be I will return to Florida in the future. I am almost 35.

I am conflicted with should I focus on going back to school here or should my husband and I try to have a baby. Having my daughter so young I never finished college. I have an amazing 17 year old daughter from a previous relationship. Though I feel the universe is telling me it is time to have another baby I am on the fence about a few things. I also worry having a baby will hinder me returning to Florida if I decide to but I am constantly reminded I am not getting any younger and the time is now to have a baby.

I already am a very spiritual person. Dr. Wayne Dyer, James Redfield, Louise L Hay just some of my fav authors. I practice creative visualization, law of Attraction and have for years. I am journeling and I am Reiki Level 1 certified. So I am very familiar with positive affirmations, mediation e! tc..yet my heart aches and I feel stuck. Anyway I just wanted to ask you to add me to the bliss list. Also ask you if you have any insights for me and to thank you for what you do and for this amazing website. Thanks! Sorry if I gave to much information, lol.

Blessings,
Deb :)

Dear Deb,

Yes, of course I've added you to my bliss list! :) I'm so happy my website has brought you a little peace! That was my intention from the start. We are all connected.

It sounds like you are searching. It also sounds like you've got a lot of fires brewing and you're not sure which one to focus on. I've heard the saying, "When in doubt, do nothing". Seriously, it's a lot to think about. A new baby is a big deal. And you want to be settled if you are wanting another baby. However, it has to be YOUR wish. Sounds like you are doing a lot for OTHER people and sacrificing a whole bunch.

Moving out of an area you so totally resonate with and heartbreaking. I know since I've moved probably every two years of my life. Just when I thought we were settled and I was finally making friends, we were uprooted again. Though it has given me the new goal of finally setting down roots and sticking it out. Kinda nice to have that as my goal. :) Suffice it to say I can relate. However, you also know the spiritual side of things. Everything happens for a reason. Everything. It could be things have not totally presented themselves to you yet in the location you are now. We never know the entire story. It could be that you are to bring your spiritual fire to those nearest you who have not been exposed to it like you have. And it can also be that you are meant to stay for a while and enjoy family life, while growing on the inside and then having the goal to move back to Florida when the time is just absolutely perfectly Divine.

But you are screaming to move to Florida so firstly you must listen to your gut. Your intuition never steers you wrong. Were there warning signs prior to leaving Florida that you ignored? Your soul always knows the truth. So if you are meant to move have a discussion with your Husband, if you haven't. Let him know how you are feeling. Listen to his thoughts about the subject? Sometimes we must endure something we don't totally like to get us out of our comfort zone. It's what helps us grow so strong inside.

I feel that you can't debate another child if you are not feeling totally happy where you are and not feeling totally supported with your soul's inner yearnings. You must bring forth life on a foundation of stability and happiness. Fulfillment. If not, things will go amiss and be much more challenging. Right now you have the CHOICE. It's in these ascension times that we have the choice! We can choose what we DESIRE. We can then DECIDE we can and will do it and go for it! What is at your heart of hearts?

Can you stick it out in New York, have a talk with your Husband and see if he will align with your goals to eventually move back to Florida? If he is willing to align with you and therefore vibrate together with you on a like goal, then you've got something beautiful to work with. If he doesn't have a desire to move or even discuss it, it's something you must think long and hard about. You already have a child to think about.

I've been in the same situation and got divorced when my son was eight months old. I was perfectly happy to have made this decision. One of the best decisions of my life was leaving an unhappy, sinking-pit-of-doom relationship. But that was my experience and my reality at the time. It made my life slightly more challenging at first but much more happy and thriving thereafter! You just KNOW and you take that action when your soul speaks to you.

Take a few minutes ALL TO YOURSELF. In a quiet space in your home during a quiet time take a few minutes to meditate on this. Really set the intention that the answers will come regarding your situation. Turn on the Reiki to yourself. Ask your guides and Angels to present the answers in a way that you would easily understand and with a powerful nudge from your intuition. Breathe and focus only on your breath for a few moments. Have calm music playing if that will assist you. When you've quieted your mind and feel that connection then ask one question at a time. Such as: Should I move? .....space in between....wait for it... Just allow it to come to you if it will. This knowing will present you with a new question. If the answer deep in your belly says stay you may want to ask if you are ready to have a baby yet.

Or just let the pregnancy happen when or if it is meant to without putting much worry or effort into it. When I started getting visions or "warnings" of a new child to come three years prior to even meeting my Husband, I made the intention right then. I said, "if this is to happen it happens with financial stability and that both my partner and I are happy about this baby and live life happily thriving while our child grows up". So far I got my wish and even got to name her what she wanted and kept sending to me even prior to her being conceived.

If during your meditation you are still not receiving a clear answer, then intend that this sends forth a strong request to receive answers in your dreams and waking life. Synchronicities will occur that will lead you in the right direction. An overheard conversation may provide clarity. A television program, movie or a passing car with a license plate that has an answer! You just never know. But only you can definitely hear the call of your Soul.

Blessings and happy seeking,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing &Workshops
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www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

Spirit Will Meet You Where You're At - Dec. 2011

2011-12-01T09:38:00.001-05:00

Inspire You Article
Spirit Will Meet You Where You're At

Here's something fascinating I started recognizing all over again this week. It's amazing to ponder this!

You don't have to be out of your ego to receive blessings. You don't have to be in the heavens and be a major saint to all those you come in contact with to start (although that helps, teehee). No! Spirit meets you where you ARE NOW! You can receive blessings in your life now while you work towards a higher vibration. Spirit or God knows where you are and you are provided with all you need. You are always taken care of, as long as you believe and don't push those blessings away. You are always supported. Breathe into the awareness of this knowing.

God will meet you where you are at. If you think you are unworthy, you are not. If you think you don't deserve this, you're wrong. You do. You deserve to feel the Divine presence of God. Or what I like to call the Divine presence that goes beyond any description, beyond any explanation I could come up with.

If you feel like you are too deep in ego to have this connection. You are wrong. If you feel like you've done something so horrible there's no way forgiveness could be had or that God/Spirit would accept you. You are wrong. You ARE God the Divine. No matter what you've done to even the smaller things like snapping at your child or accidentally or even purposely cutting someone off while driving. No matter what you are feeling guilty about, you still deserve it. Anything you can think of that brings on your guilt and fear, nothing compares to the Divine love you deserve to receive and ARE receiving! God is STILL there and is still blessing you!

You deserve to receive help, to receive divine guidance, to receive blessings! You can receive. You DO. And it's time to start recognizing it.

Spirit comes to you! Your guidance and blessings overflow to you no matter where you are in this life. Spirit will get creative on the How's and the What's but you are still being met with pure life and love. Spirit always meets you where you are at!

The more you believe you deserve all the blessings, the more you will receive it. The more open you are to receive, the more you are in that abundant blessings flow. And the more you are in that flow and in that *knowing* you, by the Law of Attraction, will receive more expriences of these blessings. So keep it up!

Start fresh every day and do you best. That's all that is asked.

Enjoy, live, laugh, love always!

Blessings to you on your path.

Bliss,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
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www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

Yoga Pose of the Month - Warrior II

2011-12-01T09:35:00.001-05:00

Warrior II
Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana II
Photo of Maggie Anderson taken by Morayo Sayles

Warrior II is another great pose for feeling powerful and energized while opening up the hips, thighs, chest and shoulders. I love to feel the Power Within while immersing myself in this beautiful yoga pose. Warrior II has many other benefits, such as:

Strengthens and stretches the legs and ankles
Stretches the groins, chest and lungs, shoulders
Stimulates abdominal organs
Increases stamina
Relieves backaches, especially through second trimester of pregnancy
Therapeutic for carpal tunnel syndrome, flat feet, infertility, osteoporosis, and sciatica

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and take one giant step back with your right leg, allowing hips to open up. Point your left foot out to the side and turn your right foot slight in. Lower down by bending your left knee so that the knee is over the ankle. Extend your arms shoulder-height out nice and strong, palms down. Gaze or Drishti is over your left middle finger. Think good posture here, growing nice and tall. Torso is centered. Drop the shoulders down away from the ears. We can even flip our palms up here for a moment to assist the shoulders in dropping down. Push through the outside of the back foot. That front bent knee wants to fall inwards. Be mindful of this and keep the leg press back and feel as if you are in between two panes of glass. Tuck the pelvis in a bit to keep good alignment with the spine. Draw the belly in and strengthen your core. Great for relieving lower back pain. Feel your legs in the floor nice and grounded, good foundation. See if you can have your left thigh parallel to the floor. Take five deep breaths here or hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

To come out, release the arms down and straighten the left leg. Switch sides! Gotta have balance! :) Then release the arms down once again, straighten legs. Heel toe your way back in to Mountain pose, palms together for Namaste. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.

When not to do this pose or to modify / Contraindications:
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, or Neck problems: You do not need to turn your head to look over the front hand; instead continue to look straight ahead with both sides of the neck lengthened evenly.

Bliss,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

What's New - November

2011-11-16T21:37:00.001-05:00

In case you didn't here my book launched just last week on 11-11-11! yay! :) If you want to find out more about How I Found My True Inner Peace just head on over to my book launch page. My Website Redesign also launched on 11-11-11! Finally! It's been a long time coming! Please head on over to Spiritual Compass to check it out! Several articles and prior newsletters have not made it over to the new look-and-feel yet, but soon they will all be up! :) Please do send me your feedback. I'd love to hear what you think!

I also want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving this month. It's a month to really tap into what we our grateful for! From the little things to the biggies. And to really set your brain into rewiring mode for being more uplifted to attract more uplifting experiences, try a Gratitude Journal! :) I love doing these. Just write down three things you are grateful for every day, once a day for 30 days! Can you stop at just three things!? I know I couldn't on some days. It takes 21 days to reset the brain, so tap in for an entire month and see what miracles flow your way. I bet the first miracle is a more happy, uplifted and peaceful state of being. You will begin to search and look for the magic that already exists in your life and always has! :) It's amazing and magical. Enjoy true happiness this month!

YOGA CLASS CHANGE

My yoga classes with Breathe. Joy. Yoga. on Saturday mornings are changing from 7a.m. to 10:30-11:45a.m. for the Winter Season. We will bring back the 7a.m. Rise 'n Shine Yoga flow come Springtime! So if you like to sleep in a little this Winter Season and still want to catch a morning yoga class, my class is for you! :) Come join us this Saturday! Go to my Calendar for my entire class schedule.

UPCOMING CLASSES - What do YOU want to see!?
Submit your request

I offer a variety of classes for your enjoyment and empowerment! Please email me with any classes you'd like to see on the schedule or any new class ideas that I haven't offered that you'd like to learn more about (offered in-person and online). I love to expand as the need arises! I look forward to hearing from you all soon! Please check my calendar for the most up-to-date schedule!

Bliss,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

Inspire You Article - Your God Moment

2011-11-16T21:33:00.001-05:00

Your God Moment

If you're ever in trouble and you need to see God,
you can come here....

What is this place to you? We all have the one place or several places that when we go there we are totally alive, totally connected and in touch and totally peaceful. It's a peaceful garden, the mountains, the ocean, the first snowflake falling in front of you, the purring kitty beside you, the laughter of children playing, a meaningful prayer, a full deep cleansing breath, during yoga and exercise, the sun beaming on your face or simply somewhere you can take yourself deep inside. It is a sacred place within us.

(Email me your God Moments or Sacred place! How you get there! I'd love to hear it and share it!)

Find the magic in life. Be in the magic. You've got to seek it out! Even if only to allow it to flow into your life. Don't focus on the mundane and the monotony that life can bring. Rather, focus on ALL possibilities.

There are so many "God Moments" that we just have to reflect on and try to be with as much as possible; especially in times of distress, distraction and hopelessness. During these times we must bring ourselves back to these moments of being close to God. Sometimes God/Universe and the Angels work with us and make these moments happen to wake us up. And other times we must seek it out ourselves and know we can get there anytime we choose. Right here and right now. And since we ARE God/the Universe, it is within us to connect with at ALL times.

For me, I get there in many different ways. Sometimes it's a kind act from a friend or my children. When I am practice energy work, reiki and yoga I get to a connected blissful state of being. Every morning I wake up and meditate prior to my workouts and starting my day. This meditation and energy work I do IS the start to my day. I connect when in deep meditation. It's how I honor mySelf and my God/Universe/Source connection. It's how I REMEMBER "I AM". It's my peace. And when I begin to get disconnected throughout the day I try to remember that place and take a breathing break to get back there. I close my eyes and re-connect. I am a very visual person so visualizing how I view energy is my connection to Source. I visualize beautiful sparkling pink, blue and gold energy, as well as white light. The connection is amazing. When I am having a tough time connecting, I ask my Angels and God for assistance and something occurs to help me or peace just overtakes me immediately. Just ask, have the intention, get quiet, breathe and connect. What works for you?

The next huge thing I LOVE to do that connects me at a deeper level is to be grateful and thankful for my blessings. What's in my life right NOW that I am so happy and grateful for. Like my health, my children's health, my home and stability as well as most importantly my connection to the Divine, etc. It could be writing it down or simply reflecting on it and I am brought to a most sacred, powerful and beautiful place. :)

When we are touched with these moments we remember what a miracle life is. The magic is alive within us. We remember that if God brought us to this experience God will bring us through it. We remember that we are the God Divine and WE are pulling our most divine self up from deep inside us. The strength that's always been there but not necessarily totally tapped into.

We don't need to have a "bad" or negative experience to seek out our Divine Connection and feel whole again. We can find that special connection within us NOW. As we find this special place inside of each and everyone of us, it is much easier to process the challenges and make it through with a more uplifted state of being.

We are uplifted because we are connected and know that no matter what we will always be perfectly safe, happy and taken care of. We know that wherever we go in this life and the next we truly do live on, evolve and grow. We ascend and get closer to our highest Soul and our Source/God/Divine.

Enjoy, live, laugh, love always!

Bliss,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

Reverse Warrior - Yoga Pose of the Month

2011-11-16T20:32:00.001-05:00

Reverse Warrior
Sanskrit: Viparita Virabhadrasana
Photo of Maggie Anderson taken by Morayo Sayles

Reverse Warrior has amazing benefits. Such as, helps fatigue and lower back pain as well as strengthens the legs, abs and thighs, stretches the inner thighs, hips and groin, increases flexibility of the back and spine, clears the mind, reduces overall body weight and burns excessof calories. (The last two are my fav! teehee.) And it's great for releasing energy all the wayup the body through and out the raised arm. Love it! :)

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Standing in Warrior II (legs wide and apart, hips open, bending left knee so knee is over ankle, think good posture and reach tall). Take the back (right) hand down and slide it down towards the ankle, resting on the back leg. As you take a side bend, reach up and over with left hand making a crescent shape or willow tree action. :) Maintain good foundation in the legs. Gaze forward or up towards sky. You are feeling this in the side waist and not the back per say. But you will receive mooch-o benefits in the spine! :) Hold and breathe. Five deep breaths here.

To come out, release the arms down to shoulder height back into Warrior II. Switch sides! Gotta have balance! :) Then release the arms down, straighten the back and legs. Heel toe your way back in to Mountain pose, palms together for Namaste. Close your eyes and breathe deeply.

When not to do this pose or to modify / Contraindications:
Serious injury in spine.

Bliss,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

How I Found My True Inner Peace - My book is READY! yay! :)

2011-11-11T06:31:00.001-05:00

Check out the link below for full details! :)

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-I-Found-My-True-Inner-Peace-by-Maggie-Anderson-published-by-Balboa-a-division-of-Hayhouse-11-11-11.html?soid=1101799836736&aid=Epm5-aQ2-i0

Bliss,
Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

What's New ~ October 2011

2011-10-20T12:59:00.003-04:00

What's New

HAPPY early HALLOWEEN!!! I say it every year but I'll say it again. I love halloween. I haven't seen as much by way of decorations yet, but the Autumn colors are in full bloom so I'm getting a natural nature fix either way. :) Did everyone enjoy another Full Moon this month that happed to be on another gateway day: 10-11-11.

It's official. My book, How I found My True Inner peace, will launch on 11-11-11! What a perfect day. 11-11-11 is another beautiful gateway day - or rather *the* gateway day! All 11's! I can't think of a better day to have my book launch. This is Book One of a two-part series. Book Two will launch 2-12-12. You'll be hearing more about my book launch very soon!

As I mentioned last month, I am adding a new yoga class to my schedule very soon! I will be teaching Vinyasa Flow Yoga at the YMCA in North Attleboro every other Sunday from 9:30-10:30, alternating with another superb Yoga Instructor. My official start date is November 6th. So check my class out if you are in the area!

BE A PART OF MY BOOK LAUNCH!
If you would like to be a part of my book launch please shoot me an email. I would love to have you! I will send you the email that you will send to your email list on the morning of 11-11-11, as well as facebook & twitter comments. If you have a free bonus to offer as well I can include it with the launch. Great exposure to a larger audience!

UPCOMING CLASSES - What do YOU want to see!?
Submit your requestI offer a variety of classes for your enjoyment and empowerment! Please email me with any classes you'd like to see on the schedule or any new class ideas that I haven't offered that you'd like to learn more about (offered in-person and online). I love to expand as the need arises! I look foward to hearing from you all soon! Please check my calendar for the most up-to-date schedule!

Bliss,
Maggie
maggieanderson7@yahoo.com
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

2011-10-20T12:58:00.001-04:00

Why not!?

Why not! Why not go for your dreams! Why not live in peace now while we reach our goals! Why not REMOVE the fear and anxiety of it all while we open up to our truest blessings and abundance. There's no reason for us to be filled with worry and fear (of whatever - not having enough money, not getting that raise, not getting that new goal we strived for). Instead ask yourself why haven't you given peace a chance. Why not see if you can just breathe right now and be peaceful. No matter what is going on around you! No matter what anyone else says, thinks or does! No matter what! I say it's in the being peaceful, happy and joy-filled NOW that is what gets you the goals that you strive for.

It's in the RELEASE of the pain, anxiety and fear that brings you what you truly desire. Desires like being comfortable, peaceful and also joyful, alive, happy, awake and giving your life a feeling of having meaning and purpose.

More often than not, our drive for more is out of fear and out of thinking we need to be working 90% of the time at a very exhausting rate. When really it's the opposite. If you could just work a little, have balance in life and then simply put the energy of what you desire out there and release it, let it go, you would be receiving more of that at a faster rate. Instead we tend to live in the fear of the opposite of what we desire so more of *that* is what we get instead. It's time we stop living in the energy in fear of... Instead live in the energy of that which we desire. Be happy and filled with gratitude for the abundant blessings we have now and more of *this* will be our constant.

We are all deserving and in the flow of whatever it is we resonate with. We are as abundant as we allow. No more excuses. I was at a wonderful workshop this past weekend with Jackie Eaton, of Angelights.net, where she talked about a client who kept giving her excuses why so many good things that are awaiting her "can't come". So Jackie stopped her and said, "Are you done making excuses for your limitations?" The client finally paused. Took a breath. And realized that's exactly what she was doing. She was DRIVING AWAY all the good that could come to her at ANY TIME! Phew! What a relief that is when you find that out! We can justify the good or justify the bad and we can just be in the neutral witness state of it all and just let it go. Let go and let God, as they say. :)

It WILL be handed to you on a silver platter. Maybe not the way you envisioned but that's where the fun of it all comes in. That's where we leave it all up to the mystery! See what the Universe has in store for you! Don't let your gifts and blessings pass you by because you don't think you deserve it or haven't "worked hard enough" for it. We are deserving of abundant blessings now! And when we receive those blessings that is when we can share more of them with others to complete the circle! :) We all want to share with others and it's easier to share when we are abundant ourselves. It's so easy to give give give and never receive because we think we don't "deserve" it. And on the flip side it's so easy to receive and grab hold of whatever it is we receiving, thinking we won't have enough and therefore block the flow of our very own blessings. So stop giving without receiving. Stop receiving without giving. Trust and allow the flow. A win win!

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And because abundant in financial prosperity is a big one for many of us, I want to share an easy though POWERFUL visualization I do every day for financial abundance:

Center yourself. Call in any guides, angels and your God/Source to assist you with being in the flow of abundance and financial prosperity. Take a few deep breaths. Relax. Begin to visualize gold coins flowing down from the sky coming into your energy field (aura) and falling all around you. See these golden coins accumulate around you. Feel them. Actually feel, see and hear the coins clanking into your awareness and aura. Allow as many as you'd like fill your hands. Then begin to see this flow not just falling all around you, but flowing from left to right (our left is our receiving and our right is our giving), see this as you being in the FLOW of Financial prosperity, receiving and giving. The gold coins still flow to you and all around you in this visual. Feel this and be in this space. If you'd like to take it up a notch, see yourself giving the month to all those you can think of and more, knowing there is plenty to give and still even more in your savings and even more to flow after that. Feel and know there is a limitless amount for you and everyone! Enjoy feeling the energy of these blessings.

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I want to leave you with the perfect quote from Steve Jobs to drive home the point of having FAITH in your path and knowing, reaching and being only the best most alive, awake and present person you can be in every moment:

"You can't connect the dots looking forward you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even when it leads you off the well worn path."
~ Steve Jobs, Stanford Commencement Address, 2005

Enjoy, live, laugh, love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
Maggie ~ Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Yoga Pose of the Month for October 2011

2011-10-20T12:56:00.003-04:00

Crow
Sanskrit: Bakasana
Photo of Maggie Anderson taken by Morayo Sayles

Crow (or Crane) is a great pose for strengthening the arms and the core. This pose challenges your balance and you want to be sure you head into the pose in just the right way and in the right time for you. You might not get right into this pose on your first shot. I know I didn't. It took a few years of practicing till I could have the abs and arm strength as well as the determined focus on my mind and body awareness for the supreme balance that comes with working in Crow Pose. I love that I can do it now and know that doing this pose shows off my hard work. But coming into this pose now, I enjoy more of the mind-body connection and ultimate meditation that occurs. I can really feel myself going deep. I feel my mind release if only for a moment and utter peace can be felt. :)

Directions on how to come into the pose:
This pose is sometimes easier to watch someone flowing into the pose first and for first timers it's best to have a teacher nearby to be sure you are not flowing into this pose improperly and therefore possibly cause an injury. That being said, first being in Tadasana (Mountain pose). With feet only a few inches apart, bend down into a squat position. Separate your knees wider than your hips. Hands pressed firmly down on the mat in front of you about shoulder distance apart, elbows slightly bend. Position your shins just behind your upper arms and knees almost nestled into your armpits and/or beginning to rest on your upper arm. As you lift up onto the balls of your feet, slide the upper arms down as low onto the shins as possible, leaning forward even more. Weight shifts to the upper arms even more. Rounding of the back may occur to assist you in positioning yourself here and then a lengthening of the spine thereafter. Continue to shift the weight forward and see if you can begin to lift one foot off the floor and then maybe both. Keep head in a neutral position looking down or gazing slightly up. If this isn't challenging enough, see if you can straighten your arms even more.

Hold for 20 seconds to one minute. Slowly lower to come out and back into squat position. Roll out your wrists here to release the tension. Lot's of pressure on the wrist in Crow pose.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or any wrist issues, Pregnancy

Blessings,
Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

What's New: September 2011

2011-09-25T14:33:00.002-04:00

My book is weeks away from being published! Yay! Finally! :) You'll hear all about it when it's finally available for purchase. I am now simply awaiting my very first hard copy proof and then it's good to go!

So fall is literally around the corner, school is in full swing and our routines are getting back "on track". How did everyone do during our Hurricane excursion on the Northeast coastline (in America--I know I have a number of Australians, Canadians and UK folks reading here too!)? I heard someone call is Hurricane-induced Amish vacation. That is funny!

I was actually pretty lucky. No electricity for five days but my work was in full swing, as most large corporate companies were. So my daughter and I enjoyed dinner and a movie at work the first evening. My son was with his father still since school was canceled. At night I would ready by flash light my Wayne Dyer book, "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life". I LOVED IT! That book has been sitting on my shelf for years. So now, I've vowed to read (even by flash light if I have to) before going to bed a few pages of that book or a book with equal spiritual quality. It was just what I needed to unplug, in order to PLUG BACK IN to Source. :) We might have had to throw away a weeks worth of groceries but we gained more in connecting with each other, our neighbors and ourselves at a deeper level. Priceless.

I am adding a new yoga class to my schedule very soon! I will be teaching Vinyasa Flow Yoga at the YMCA in North Attleboro, MA, every other Sunday from 9:30-10:30, alternating with another superb Yoga Instructor. Check back soon for the start date!

www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

September 2011 Yoga Pose of the Month: Warrior I

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Warrior I
Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana I
Image provide by YogaJournal.com

This month's article (below) goes perfectly with this month's yoga pose. Feel the energy surging within your body all the way up your spine and out your arms in this pose. We are powerful beings and in holding this pose we can choose to tap into that power and believe. This pose brings out a force within us that isn't always tapped into.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Stretching back in Down Dog inhale. Exhale, and bring your left leg forward in between your hands for runners lunge. Keep your knee in a 90 degree angle, ankle over knee. From Down Dog to runners lunge. Ground your back foot down, angle it flat towards the top corner of your mat. Bring your hands to your thighs as you lift your upper body up. Maintain good foundation in the legs. Take hands to hips for a moment. Keep your hips both facing forward, like to headlights shining in front of you.

Then raise your hands up high on either side of your ears. Reach tall, pull your ribs away from your waist. Keep that knee over your ankle, no jutting out or in. Open the chest. Open your heart. Bring the energy up from your feet, through your legs, your torso, all the way up your spine and through your arms. Inhale, exhale and lower down a little more. Find your edge in this pose.

If you'd like, and if you are familiar with Warrior I, you may take a gentle arch in your spine for a gentle back bend. Look up towards your hands and if you'd like, take a temple mudra here with your hands. Clasping your hands together, with index fingers straight up and pressing together. Breathe deeply. Five deep breaths here.

To come out: Lower arms down to the mat, press both legs back into a plank pose. Both feet out behind you, hips not too high, then press into your hands and through your tailbone into Down Dog. Stretch and breathe here. Keep shoulders back and away from the ears, open up your heart and press your hands into the mat. Elongate the spine. Do the other side!!!

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
High blood pressure, Heart problems, those with shoulder problems should keep their raised arms parallel (or slightly wider than parallel) to each other and those with neck problems should keep their head in a neutral position and not look up at the hands.

~ Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Do You Know What Your Destiny Is? ~ September 2011

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Do You Know What Your Destiny Is?

You are destined for Greatness. Yep. That's right. Each and every one of you are destined for something beautiful and wonderful and totally unique to you. There may be simiarities to another's path, but it is a totally different expression that is coming from you. It's your experience and your expression.

It's time to find the Warrior within. No more procrastination. Because it IS there. Within us all. Always has been. And we can dig down deep and bring it to the surface. If you've ever had to hold a pose, such as Warrior I in Yoga (above description under this month's yoga pose and check me out on the right in Warrior I :)), or been working out with weights or pushing through a cardio routine and you've just about had it. You'll know what I mean. Because there comes a point, maybe it's something the instructor said or maybe you finally realize it's inside of you, but there comes a point where you suddenly get your second-wind, you feel a renewed sense of energy, your focus is intensified and you feel a fire deep inside of you that keeps you holding that pose, repeating those last few reps or pushing through the last of your cardio routine. There's usually a look in your eyes when you feel this. It's an intense focus like nothing you have ever felt before but during these pure moments of potent energy. You've found the warrior within you and nothing can get in your way. When you've finished, there is a euphoria you can't explain and the endorphins are a wonderful rush to boot!

It's this pure intense fire that is within us all. Whatever it is we are meant to do, push through or endure we can find this place inside of us to help us to keep going and feel more utterly connected to Source (God) like never before. It's this intense focus I tap into during energy session, meditations, yoga, and my workouts for sure! It's also an intense focus that comes up when I am doing design work and even writing these newsletters. It's my Source connection coming further to the surface to bring out more of the "Me" that "I" am.

We each have something we are meant to do and Be. It is something that has been within us forever. It is something that comes very naturally to us. Whatever that may be it is within you and you know to your core. It keeps coming and coming to you; it is constant. It is you. It is your divine expression.

And if we can get off the couch, stop listening to those insane excuses our mind repetitively give us and push through knowing an uplifting outcome for all is awaiting us, we will be more ALIVE, more AWAKE and more consciously surviving and THRIVING in life. It's what's inside of us that we are meant to bring out and show to the world. Not what others think we should do or be, not what your ego mind said do it out of fear, but what is our blissful passion, what makes us happy and joyous to live every day. That may not be your full time job, but it has to be something you tap into at least a few minutes every day, whatever that is.

Take a challenge and meditate a few minutes away. Or sit quiet. Imagine that you are doing something you so much love! And if you don't know what that is, imagine the feeling of doing something you love. Just feel the joy, happiness and fulfillment that comes. Be peaceful. Breathe into this. See it, feel it and be it as INTENSELY as you can. You'll start to see signs and synchronicities coming your way to answer your daily moments of clarity. Perhaps your destiny is to spread peace and be that peaceful center. So maybe you are not "doing" something but in fact by BEing peaceful, you are assisting the world with your vibration. We are all assisting the world with our vibration as we reach our potential for greatness and our deep inner Source connection.

And when you do your Warrior I pose in Yoga or get to those moments in your workout where you think you just can't go one more second, or even those moments in life that make you want to just give up, breathe deeply, know you can do it, know it's ALWAYS mental and spiritual as well as physical, and you can decide to find that FIRE within you and let it out! Get your second-wind for life! Find that fire within and use this intense clarity of focus to reach YOUR Greatness. It's your destiny.

Enjoy, live, laugh, love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~ Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

August 2011 Yoga Pose of the Month: Warrior III

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Warrior III (Balancing Stick)
Sanskrit: Virabhadrasana III
Photo of Maggie Anderson taken by Morayo Sayles

I chose this pose to work in conjunction with this month's article. It's all about being challenged and facing those challenges in your body as well as in life. Then taking it (the pose) as far as you can within your body. So maybe you don't get totally into that balancing stick pose just yet. Maybe you still have your leg on the mat but you are attempting to lift off while lowering the upper body down in graceful balance.

As long as you are holding your center, remaining balanced and not wavering (in faith) then you are holding the pose just right for you today. Perhaps next time you can take it a little farther. And with this pose as in life, you can face those challenges and know that you receive only that which you are able to handle for right now. You are stronger than you think you are! So bring your awareness to the strongest version of you in this pose and in life!

Warrior III can show us so much about ourselves. How much balance we have in life. How focused we can become. We are called upon to tap into our deepest level of focus and concentration as well as having a little faith that we can hold this pose in its proper form while we await the queue from our instructor to slowly and gracefully come out of the pose. Likewise, we can slowly and gracefully enter into and out of life's challenges if we so choose. :)

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Standing in Mountain Pose inhale as your bring your hands out and up, palms together. Exhale, clasp your hands together and take index finger out and press them together for Temple Mudra. Bring your right foot slightly behind you about six inches. Then inhale. On your exhale, begin to lower your upper body at the same time you are lifting your right straight leg off the mat behind you, so remaining in a straight line from your hands all the way down to your pointed toes. The stopping point it where you reach your edge today. Perhaps only a few inches off the ground or if you are able lift your leg up and upper body down to meet at hip level. Hold wherever your edge is today and breathe. The leg and knee your are balancing on is straight not locked and also not hyper extended. Pull the navel in towards the spine. Keep hips parallel to the mat, so you're not opening the hips and stacking them but rather keeping them side by side. Gaze is down to keep your head in alignment with your spine. You are working your gluts - the buttocks - and hamstrings as well as your core here. You are strengthening your shoulders and muscles of your back while improving posture.

You may try working with Ouija breath here. Breathing deeply while constricting the throat to make a sort of ocean sound in the back of the throat. The focus on the breath keeps you breathing and oxygenating the body, as well as fueling yourself to hold the pose. Remove thoughts here. Only be. Hold for a 30 seconds to a minute or longer if you'd like. Then slowly lower back down and shake the legs, especially the leg you were balancing on. Then do the same on the other side..

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
High blood pressure

~ Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Stronger ~ August 2011

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Stronger

There's been a theme that keeps repeating itself to me this week so it must be shared. When life presents challenges to us it's so easy to fall into pity-mode and viewing ourselves as the victim. As is probably a pattern for many and something I fought hard against and feel that I am so close to having surpassed that hurdle. It occasionally still pops up. Sometimes I succeed in realizing I am no longer a victim and will not wallow. Other times my self-empowerment is low and I bring it down even lower when I allow myself a little victim party. So I say enough's enough! We are stronger than we think we are! It's all about how we speak to ourselves and what we believe! Truly!

We are not victim's of our circumstances. In fact, we created them. Each and every one of them. 100%! And more than half of that creation is a co-creation with many others in our lives from those in our lives at present and those who planted seeds throughout our life (from parents, teachers, friends, our culture and society as a whole). So we must take ownership of what is happening to us. We cannot possibly know every minute detail of they "Why's" and the "How's" of what is happening in our life. Sometimes we get the message and other times we are not meant to know, and yet again other times it is simply an experience to assist us to continue to grow stronger and more evolved. Better able to face our challenges and move through live with more ease in our center.

When a challenge comes up we can remain optimistic. We must see the reality for what it is and then begin to tap into the mysterious magical creative beings we are. We could wallow, but enough of that. That's boring. Been there. Done that. Instead it's even been proven scientifically that if you are an optimistic person even in the face of adversity you will make it through the challenge smoother, faster and more uplifted on the other side. Instead if you wallow and stay in that lower vibration muddling through the experience with a negative outlook it will be that much harder to get through the challenging experience and you will FEEL bad. Not only that, you will also be attracting more negativity into your life so you can continue to feel this low. Now who wants that!?

Use the Law of Attraction in your favor and be, see and feel the positive outcome. Solutions present themselves more easily to you when you have an open mind. If you are closed off due to negative monkey mind thinking you won't hear the solution. If you are free, open and clear it will just come to you naturally.

Challenges are a blessing in disguise. Sometimes something not-so-great happens and you realize in the end that it was truly exactly what you needed. It might have been a change in circumstance, that at first seemed awful but instead presented a huge opportunity for growth, maybe a move to a better more uplifting place or job, and maybe a new friend or relationship comes of the experience. You will get through it. We always do. Just know that you are always supported, loved and this too shall pass. So why worry. You will only manifest more experiences that will bring more worry to you. Instead get back to your center and know that whatever is happening: It's not good. It's not bad. It just is.

"Thinking isolates a situation or event and calls it good or bad, as if it had a separate existence. Through excessive reliance on thinking, reality becomes fragmented. This fragmentation is an illusion, but seems very real while you are trapped in it." ~ Eckhart Tolle

There are ways we can get into our center that will truly help us in the long run to rise up through the ashes of challenging experiences and remain in our balanced center. Below are seven beautiful and valuable tools to do just that and more:

1. Meditation is huge!: Just by taking a mere 15-20 minutes a day of quiet time you not only gain better balance and center, you also make it more possible to be more productive throughout the day. Your brain works at a more efficient rate and things get done. You are more in tune with your intuition and working in conjunction with your Soul!

2. Yoga: Need I say more. In yoga, you are also meditating as well as moving the body. Our bodies were made to move. Through yoga you are able to work with your mind, body and soul together, integrating these for a healthy and whole being. The health benefits to yoga are insurmountable and magical. I hear stories every day of folks being cured of asthma, arthritis, spinal and bone injuries and more! Just because they began a dedicated yoga practice a few times a week. You will feel better and more uplifted too!

3. Music: A magical cure for your moods. Music can bring you down or lift you up. So choose wisely the music that makes YOU feel GOOD, uplifted and even singing along. Music resonates at frequencies that can get in deep to our core and move blockages at a faster rate. Music can refresh you and leave you better able to make it through the tougher days.

4. Breathe: The power of our breath is key to everything. If you are getting stressed out, take a breather literally. Stop what you are doing and breathe in deeply, exhale slowly. Do this through your nose a few times. Close your eyes and imagine your breath going into every cell of your body, even as white light. Our breath is our prana life force energy, as we breathe we fuel our mind, bodies and soul's.

5. Use a mantra such as: Ommmm. Another good one is: It's not good. It's not bad. It just is. And breathe deeply!

6. Be the Witness: Try not to get caught up in a challenging experience. Take a step back and just observe what is happening around you. Come at it from a neutral state of mind and let the experience be. Then things will almost magically take care of themselves. Solutions will come, actions will be taken and peace can be felt even amidst the chaos.

7. Visualize: Our imagination is our tool of creativity. Since we are creating everything from our thoughts and emotions, it helps to visualize a positive outcome or at least to conjure a feeling of peace or bliss as the outcome to something that may be challenging in the very moment. Olympians and other athletes utilize this tool often as a way to gain momentum in training and ultimately winning the gold (or whatever the end result goal is in mind). I used this technique to shed over 90 pounds! Our brains do not know when we are actually experiencing something or just reliving it in our minds or, in this case, visualizing something new. Creating a new outcome of wonderful resolution with new solutions abound. The brain will still react and act as if it's happening right now and you will feel the same feelings again and by the Law of Attraction attract that which you are remembering or newly envisioning. Tap into this valuable tool for a more peaceful, enriching and happily loving life!

I do hope you all enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

July Yoga Pose of the Month: Frog Pose

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Frog Pose
Sanskrit: Mandukasana or Bhekasana
First Photo courtesy of venusrisingmagazine.com

You are literally looking like a frog in this pose. One of my favorites because it opens the hips and works your thighs, throat, chest, abdomen, groin and quads as well! Helpful for rejuvenating knee joints while providing a deep stretch to the quadriceps and psoas muscles. Not only that, but it also strengthens the muscles of the back and improves posture, improves digestion and (my favorite) helps reduce excess fat in the body especially in the thigh, hip and abdominal region. It also assists in the cure of pain in the knees, ankles, and back. I just love yoga. Each pose comes with it so many benefits. This pose is also relaxing for me. I can go inward for a bit. Love it!

Directions on how to come into the pose:
There are many ways to come at this pose. First it's helpful to warm up a bit with a few sun salutations and other yoga vinyasas to be sure your body is ready to get deep into this pose (as deep as it will go for your body that is; our anatomy is unique for each of us). You can start from your belly or from a seated position. I like to begin in a wide standing down dog pose. So just like downdog but legs are very wide. Then walk your hands forward while pointing your feet out and bending your knees. Dropping the knees to the mat. Take your knees as wide as they will go. We can have our hands either under our legs with wrists under shoulders or I like to come down onto my forearms and rest here while I play with how wide I can take my knees. The most challenging is to have feet out. To make it easier while still getting an excellent stretch, have feet come in towards the center and each other. Lower the head if that feels good or gaze forward.

Hold till you feel like your reached your edge in time. To come out press your hands into the mat or floor and bring your knees in slowly and gently. Come into child's pose and rest for a few minutes.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
High or low blood pressure; insomnia; migraine; knee, neck, should or lower back injuries.

~ Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Do It Anyway ~ July 2011

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Do It Anyway

Have you ever felt unworthy of feeling good? Like whatever it is you did in your past or whatever happens to be going on right now means you are not worthy of feeling good or receiving good in your life. I'm sure we all have at one time or another. Maybe it's a conditioned thing from our parents or society and, perhaps, many religious beliefs being instilled in us.

But I'm here to tell you that you ARE worthy and you ARE supposed to feel good. Now. Not later. You are worthy of receiving Love. You are deserving of all the good you have in your life and can even share how great you feel with others guilt-free! It's up to you. It's your choice how you feel in every moment! Not only that it's your divine purpose to feel good and find that divine connection within! It's not time to wait on feeling that special connection, it's time to go for it and enjoy it! Have faith and dive in, in spite of what's going on around you.

A few months ago my Husband's Grandfather passed away. He was feeling down on himself and wasn't feeling deserving of feeling good about things going on in his life. It can be tough to see a loved one hurting or leave this plane. But we can tap into our knowing and our faith that life does go on even when our physical bodies die. We ascend to an elevated life closer to the Divine. It is my belief and faith and even if you don't have that particular belief, it might be close to that or something like this...maybe. :) Yes, we will grieve in the time that is right for us but when it's time to move forward and embrace all that life has to give us, we need to be open to it. So we grieve....and we move on. Your heart will guide you.

So I invite you, that no matter what you are feeling today, even if it's not attached to anything but you might be feeling low for whatever reason, to: Push through those old patterns of energy. Feel good ANYWAY. Do it ANYWAY.

Know that your loved ones are right where they need to be right now. And your challenges, relationship or job will work itself out as you have faith and believe and KEEP DOING IT ANYWAY. Enjoy it while you do it. THAT is the way to make more good things come your way. Tomorrow's a new day. Take the rest of today to rejuvenate, reflect and feel good (even if you're doing odds and ends of work stuff). You have permission to feel good! Even when you're having a not-so-great day at work or with others.

You have permission to be divine. You ARE deserving of embracing and feeling and being that Divine being that you are! Just because you may have lost your temper with your child or lost your cool at work with a co-worker or farted in front of someone, you are STILL a Divine Loving LIGHT being or even BECAUSE you've done all of those things. We are humans right now and living and learning through the human experience. But underneath it all we ARE divine. We can be happy even if someone else is feeling low or even if someone we loved has passed away. We can feel happy because they can too. Those who are feeling low can lift themselves up. Those who've passed away truly already ARE feeling good and it's only us who are missing them right now.

Yesterday, I was feeling like I needed a pick-me-up so when I randomly went into the grocery store to kill some time waiting for my son's father to drop my son at our meeting place, I passed by some flowers. Beautiful colors of yellow, pink and green with a large sunflower nestled inside. I grabbed them right up and placed them on my kitchen table at home. Flowers are high in vibration and naturally pick me up and may have that same beautiful affect on you too! Do something kind for yourself today, you deserve it! We all deserve the best life has to give us.

I wish you abundant blessings and happiness and may you know the peace that dwells within.

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

June Yoga Pose of the Month: DownDog

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Downward-Facing Dog (aka Down Dog)
Sanskrit: Adho Mukha Svanasana
Photo courtesy of my Husband:
Me at WWI Park in Plainville, MA next to a bridge over a teeny river :)

Okay, so usually you are on a flat surface, not working your way over a little river. :) But I loved doing it and the pose is so awesome! What nice it this still illustrates the perfect pose for Down Dog. You'll find this pose in most yoga classes and always in Sun Salutations and vinyasa sequences.

This is an amazing pose that over time works out to be your resting pose. You will enjoy more challenging postures and then come into this pose and stretch your *whole* body in the process. Not only that, but Down Dog calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression; it helps relieve the symptoms of menopause; it relieves menstrual discomfort when done with the head supported; it helps prevent osteoporosis; it improves digestion; it relieves headaches, insomnia, back pain, and fatigue; and it is therapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica, and sinusitis. It's just all-around excellent for your health. Why would you *not* do this pose during your yoga practice. :) Enjoy!!!

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Begin in Tadasana/Mountain pose, feet can be hip distance apart or close together.From here inhale arms all the way up, and hinging at the hips with a straight back, swan dive arms down towards the mat for a forward fold. Place your hands on the mat and step both feet back into a plank position. Body is straight, good straight line of energy from your head all the way down to your heels (no hips up to the sky in plank pose), then push your hands into the mat as you life your hips up high, press your body back into an inverted V position. Push up up up through the tailbone. Press your chest down as it reaching towards the mat or floor. Shoulders are wide and back and away from the ears. No air bubbles in those hands and your heels are reaching towards the mat. They don't need to touch just have the action of reaching. Elongate the spine here. Allow your head to hang loose and drink your breath.

Hold for five deep breaths. To come out, perhaps you can drop your knees down onto the mat from Down Dog and slide your hips back to your heels, coming into Child's pose. Rest here. This is a pose you can do when Down-Dog becomes a bit much. But as you strengthen your body, you will be able to hold Down-Dog longer and enjoy it more fully and deeply. Slide your hands up to your knees sitting up and roll out your wrists. Down Dog works a lot in the wrists, so it's helpful to loosing them up.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
Carpal tunnel syndrome; Diarrhea; it's not recommended to practice this pose during the last term of Pregnancy; High blood pressure or headache: Support your head on a bolster or block, ears level between the arms.

~ Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Ignite the Fire ~ June 2011

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Ignite the Fire

Ignite the fire within. It's never too late to feel the passion we are so naturally given in life. We can be drawn into melancholy as a goal to find inner peace and stillness. But there is a difference. Inner peace can be misconstrued and turn into melancholy. There are ebbs and flows in life. And we ride that wave. However, if we begin to grow lazy or complacent in one area, thinking that is how we are meant to be in order to steer clear of ups and downs we never enjoy the fire innate within us.

No matter what age we are, we have a purpose and we are constantly changing and evolving. The fire within us can always be ignited for a purpose, a goal to live life happily in joy rather than something that the same old same old.

In my "prior life" I was overweight and very lazy with not much by way of pursuing my passion. I didn't know what that meant. I didn't think life was more than working as an administrative assistant, food and the occasional personal connection. But there was something deep inside me and it was stirring. It finally burst when I was pushed even more into situations and relationships that were unhealthy and emotionally abusive. I just knew that there was something more for me. And I craved it!

And that's when I finally decided on a lifestyle change. I began eating better and exercising - finally! I chased after what drove me to my happy place and became an even more spiritually connected person. This spiritual connection was missing from my life and for most of the beginning stages of my life. But once I found this, I felt complete for the first time in my life and I wasn't about to lose that connection ever again.

Those around me still resonating at that destructive frequency were not happy with my uplifting change that stirred inside me. Eventually, these people got out of my life, either by my choice or there's. It was time. I changed.

This particular change began seven years ago! And now I am passionate about awakening that fire within others! To empower others to find that within themselves! Because it's there; always. Even today I will get complacent. So I have to be mindful and totally conscious to ask myself if this is a "rest" period in my life or ask myself: Am I going back into "unconsciousness land" and moving away from being truly totally ALIVE! Because there are rest periods, as we need balance in our lives.

However, we must watch these rest periods and not wallow too long because that can turn into a static state of being and become an unhealthy pattern. We might miss a window of opportunity because we fell into the pattern of rest rather than flowing with life like ocean waves! So yes, rest; maintain balance; recharge your system; and then flow, live, empower yourself to strive for a new version of yourself always.

Ask yourself today: What Sparks you today!? Then find a way to make it happen and be in that uplifting energy! The energy this month and this entire year is especially strong for our desires and manifesting those results! So take advantage!

May you know the peace that dwells within.

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Focus ~ May 2011

2011-05-31T09:45:00.002-04:00

Focus
by Maggie Anderson
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

I find it truly symbolic for me that just last year I purchased a new vehicle, a Ford Focus. The names of our vehicles usually give us a vibrational match to what we are needing to learn or continue working with. So I have been seeing "Focus" as a message for me to truly zero in on my goals and intentions and add *my* energy to these endeavors. To me, the idea of focus brings with it the idea of living totally awake and truly honing in on the most potent of energies for a desired result. It makes me want to beam light powerfully at my goals. (Which I do on occasion, don't you?) :)

We affect the energy around us all the time. Just by our focus. We focus and light builds on the area of focus. This can be a body part or an intention of an experience. We can assist the experience with our focus; our energy; our light! Or not. It's our free will choice.

Yes, we do answer to a higher power. The ultimate Source of All That Is. It is there that things occur or not occur and at what level. It is the wise highest energy that knows all and knows what path we are to take to lead to our individual destiny. Our individual plan we set up prior to coming here.

But it is our own desires and what brings us the most joy and happiness that is where we are meant to *focus* our energies. When we do this with our energetic effort we add so much more to the project or intention than if we just went through the motions and took a lazy complacent stance about it happening or not happening. We must put our own energy totally INTO IT. There is an element of allowing "what will be to be", as a mode of surrender to the Divine. But there is our light that manifests the goal or intention. So let go of the end result happening, but allow it to grow and blossom before you by sending it love and light and beautiful joy-filled energy. The more you love it the better it will manifest and the more potent and powerful the experience will be!

It is helpful to not split our focus either. This splits our energy. When we have so many things we want to accomplish and have sent energy in too many directions, we are scattered and spreading our energies too thin. So take some time to focus only on one goal at a time.

Focus like a laser beam on your goal or intention! For example, if you have an ache or pain (or even if you don't) focus your beam of light (your attention) on that body part. Fill it with beautiful light. Imagine it. Our imagination is where our creative lies and where our connection to our highest potential can flow in. So send light. Focus on that body part feeling better and/or looking better. You can do this for weight loss as well. That's what I did to shed over 90 pounds. (This along with eating less and listening to my body by exercising.) You may feel tingles, cold spots or most common is feeling heat energy. You are a natural born healer. :) You can do this to an experience or relationship that you would like to have a positive outcome for the highest and best good of all, too. Think light, think light, think light. Think love. Focus love and light. :)

You can also choose to aim your focus negatively. We do it all the time. Someone makes us mad at work or at home or cuts us off while we are driving, etc. The list goes on. We aim our beam of "madness" at the person, as if that's going to make it all better! Instead we can fume, let it out positively and aim laser beams of light at whomever it was that upset us. We can choose to be in a place of forgiveness, not necessarily for them to begin with, but mostly for US. For our well-being. And once in this new place of forgiveness we can move from here. Our laser beam focus can be used for good once again! :) We already know that what we send out comes back to us three-fold, so why not make it uplifting and loving as much as possible. We can let out our tension in positive ways, like exercise, running, walking and even screaming at the top of our lungs in our car (when no one is around) and even breathing nice and deep. Whatever works right! :)

So remember, it is still our free will choice to get there and we must take action and be in the "game" of living LIGHTLY. Focus light. Share light where we can. And harm none. Love, Live, Laugh always.

May your Journey into Self always be blessed.

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Yoga Pose for May 2011: Chair Pose

2011-05-31T09:44:00.002-04:00

Chair Pose
Sanskrit: Utkatasana
Photo courtesy of abc-of-yoga.com

Chair is a fantastic post to heat up our internal fire. It works wonders on our rear end and thighs, legs and arms. It also stimulates the digestive system and heart. In its full version the arms are by the ears. I do also love to do the Revolve twisting variation of Chairs and loving the hip opener variation too, where one leg crosses over like in recline pigeon. But I'm getting ahead of myself. :) Let me explain how to come into this pose while you view the visual to the right.

Directions on how to come into the pose:

Standing in Tadasana/Mountain pose, feet can be hip distance apart or close together. Better balance may be felt with feel hip distance apart. Inhale arms all the way up by your ears. Be mindful of good posture throughout.

Elongate the spine as you inhale. Exhale and begin to bend your knees pulling your tooshy behind you as if you are about to sit in a chair. Allowing your body to come into a 45 degree angle. Be sure that you can still see your toes. Never dump the weight in the low back. If you feel a tug in the low back, straighten your back as you tuck your pelvic under to alleviate any pressure. From here, your arms can be straight out in front of you or straight up beside your ears. Fingers can be close or wide stretching out strong.

Feel the opening in the heart and the lungs. Here be sure the weight is in the heels not the ball of the feet. This way you aren't falling forward. Here we can lift our toes up off the mat to really feel the weight where it should be.

Hold for 30 seconds to a minute. To come out, inhale as you straighten your knees. Exhale releasing your arms to your sides back into Mountain pose.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications: If you have a headache, low blood pressure or insomnia. Also, listen to your body. If your knees are hurting due to injury modify here and don't come as deep into the pose or at all if it's too much. Your body is wise and is always speaking to you. Honor the wisdom of your body.

Blessings,
Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Stop Listening! ~ April 2011

2011-05-24T15:31:00.004-04:00

Stop Listening!

Stop listening to the negative voices around you. Stop listening to the embedded negative voice within you. Stop listening to those around you that say there are no jobs, you can't have that, you can't do this, etc. Stop listening to the negative voices around you! Make that change. Shift your internal voice and listen to the positive uplifting divine self within! Remove yourself from negative people, situations and places whenever and wherever possible. Shut your ears off to negativity. Open your heart to possibility, positivity and options galore!

I implore you to take a challenge with me! Take a 21-day negativity fast with me! That's right. This fast isn't about food. It's about removing yourself from negativity for 21 beautiful days! Whenever something negative comes up or is said to you by someone else or especially by yourself to yourself, shift your thinking to that of a positive outcome or simply to the Light of the Divine within you. Shift your thinking for 21 days! You will start to notice a beautiful new vibrancy within you. As you think more uplifted and positive, your energy gets uplifted. You raise your vibrations to a new level! It takes the brain 21 days to change a habit. So take this challenge. Change the negative mind thoughts to positive ways of thinking and being. This is the beginning of removing your mind thoughts to connect more deeply to the Soul within you. Make that shift today.

Yes, challenging things will happen. Obstacles will occur but it's how we react to them that counts. It's how we think and move through these challenges. You will begin to embrace challenges as a way to show how much you have grown and are continuing to evolve! We can choose to get down and listen to negative thoughts and get in a downward spiral for more negativity and therefore, by the law of attraction, receive more negative experiences in our life to continue to feel that negative way. Or we can shift our thinking and way of feeling and being. We can become uplifted and move with life. Go with the flow of life and find the stillness within; that peaceful divine place that is always untouched. And move through life from here. As we move through life in this new divinely connected space we have raised our vibrations, we are uplifted, we are connected, and life is easier. Challenges are moved through faster and simpler. You grow at a faster divine rate and connect more deeply to everything, everyone and to the All That Is. Amazing!

Now there are two voices within us. It's helpful to discern between that negative voice, the ego, and from the Divine intuition that speaks to us often. The ego voice is usually negative, abrupt, fearful and worrisome. Always thinking about the past or the future and feels fearfully rushed. On the flip side, our Divine voice that sends us messages constantly is gentle, soothing, uplifting and filled with guidance. Never pushing us into anything, only suggested and giving sometimes subtle and other times loud guidance. Always a Divine connection is felt. Take a moment and hear your emotions and feel those feelings. These are messages being sent to you to listen to. Discern between the two voices and listen to the stillness within. Move from here.

It's time to stop listening to negativity and listen to our deepest Soul while working with the Universal Law of Attraction to make things work for us in an uplifting and Divinely connected way. We are all here for a purpose and our primary purpose is to find the connection that's always within us to God/Divine/Spirit. Our secondary purpose is to express the Divine through us in a way that we are Divine Inspired to do so. It's what you are driven to do and be. This is one way to keep us on our journey at an accelerated rate. :) Will you take the 21 day challenge with me?

May your Journey into Self always be blessed.

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

March 2011 Yoga Pose of the Month: Bridge Pose

2011-04-01T10:20:00.006-04:00

Bridge Pose
Sanskrit: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Photo courtesy of YogaJournal.com

What a beautiful Back Bend pose this is! I love doing this pose as it's shown and also as a restorative pose with a block under the sacrum. If you want a good stretch and to feel open as well as to rest in this yummy pose try it with a block. Feels so good and peaceful! :) Take the time to go inward during Bridge pose.

Bridge pose is great for anyone needing to work on back issues. Also, you're really working the uterus in this pose as well. The varying benefits of this pose are that it stretches the chest, neck, and spine as well as calms the brain and helps alleviate stress and mild depression. Bridge pose stimulates abdominal organs, lungs, and thyroid, rejuvenates tired legs as well as improves digestion. And it also helps relieve the symptoms of menopause, relieves menstrual discomfort when done supported (block under lower spine!), and reduces anxiety, fatigue, backache, headache, and insomnia. This pose is therapeutic for asthma, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and sinusitis. Seriously, why wouldn't you do this pose! :)

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Begin lying down on your back. During this pose do not move your head or neck. Maintain gaze upward or gazing down towards the belly. If necessary, place a thickly folded blanket under your shoulders to protect your neck. Knees bent, feel flat on the floor. Hands at your sides palms facing down. Allow your heels to come close to your fingertips so you are almost touching your heels. Begin with a few pelvic tilts to loosen up the pelvic and hips area. Slow lift your pelvis up ever so slightly. It's a subtle movement.

When you are ready slowly lift up your pelvis and hips off the ground, pressing into your feet and arms. Then you may keep your hands where they are or clasp them below your pelvis and extend through the arms to help you stay on the tops of your shoulders. Lift your chin away from the sternum and roll the shoulders blades in towards the spine. Don't forget to breathe!

Stay in the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If you want to take it one step further lift your tailbone a little higher and lift up your heels off the ground. Now that's the stuff. :) On an exhalation release, slowly rolling through the spine down onto the floor. Bring your knees bent into the chest and give them a big hug. Rock from side to side.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:Neck injury: avoid this pose unless you are practicing under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Blessings,
Maggie
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Circle of Wisdom

2011-04-01T10:18:00.003-04:00

A client of mine recently talked about an experience she had with her friend. Her friend didn't agree with something someone else did and called them ignorant. My client had something wonderful to say. She explained to her friend that she likes to think of people and their experiences like a tree. Every time a tree grows it builds another circle around. So she said, it's not that this person is ignorant. It's that their 'Circle of Wisdom' isn't at your 'Circle of Wisdom'. Now how cool is that! Sooo true.

The same goes for us in regards to something someone else may be more evolved in and we happen to not be as evolved in our way of thinking or being just yet. It may take years or one experience to get us there. You never know.

So let's take this one step further and expand our perspective or rather view of another's experience that we may be judging or disagreeing with. We can take a different vantage point and suddenly view a whole new world. Kind of like when you're driving your car and always taking the same route to yoga class (or wherever). Then you decide to go another way and notice that it's easier to see over the hedge at the end of one road. Not to mention there is a new beautiful view to look at from this new direction.

So it's helpful to think of things in different ways to know that others are coming from their own unique perspective. No one is ever wrong. We are all right with where our Circle of Wisdom is at any given moment. Then we learn. We evolve and see more. We are all aiming for the same mountain view in the end. Or rather all paths lead to the same.

Blessings to you on your path,
~Maggie, Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

February 2011 Yoga Pose: Pyramid

2011-02-20T19:11:00.002-05:00

Pyramid
Sanskrit: Parsvottonasana
Photo of Maggie Anderson taken by Morayo Sayles

Pyramid pose is a fantastic variation of a runners stretch. It stretches and strengthens the legs and most especially those hamstrings (back of the legs). It's one of my many favorite poses. What's great is this pose is also great for calming the brain and improving the digestive system, as well as stretching the spine, shoulders and wrists (if in the full pose with hands flat on mat facing behind you). To boot your abs are also being stimulated. It's an all-around great pose. If you're an athlete this is a must-have pose. And even if you're not! :)

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Begin in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). Step your left leg out behind you about 3 1/2 to 4 feet wide. Both feet can face forward with a slight turn out of the back foot. Align the front heel with the back heel. If you feel the back foot needs to be out further for the first few times you do this pose for better balance that's perfectly divine. It's great to warm up to this stretch a few times with a micro-bend in the front knee and eventually you'll be able to straighten it out. Turn your hips forward and the front (right) hip pulling out and back a little so that the right kneecap is center line with the right ankle. Take a breath.

Now inhale, and on the exhale hinge at the hips as you bring your torso forward. It's here you will know your limits in flexibility. You may only go slightly forward in the forward stretch and rest your hands on your upper thigh. Or you may find you can come foward and down a little more. Maintain a straight back, good posture throughout the entire pose. Lower down where your edge is. It's not about going low. It's about going where you feel the stretch deep. Sweet discomfort. No pain. If your hands can reach the mat, fantastic. Be mindful of that straight back. Shoulders are not rounding and are back down and away from the ears. The crown of your head may back parallel with the mat here. Breathe. From here, if you'd like to take it one step farther, allow your hands to turn around to face behind you, palms on the mat. Hold and breathe. Nice deep cleansing breaths here....if you'd like to take it to another level you may take your hands, while maintaining the pose up and behind you to clasp behind your back. You can rest your hands on your back or lift them off the back for an extra stretch in the arms and shoulders. Hold here and take 3-5 deep cleansing breaths.

When you're ready, slow come up, again hinging at the hips, straight back, hands still clasped behind your back (if you took that variation). Maintaining the leg foundation, allow slight arch support in the back and open up the chest, the heart, look up and allow for a mini-backbend here. Then release the hands. Release the legs coming up into Tadasana. Take a breath.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
If you have back injury or high blood pressure you may not want to practice this pose at its fullest length, but rather only come down halfway.

Template Shifting

2011-02-20T19:10:00.002-05:00

Template Shifting

World Puja sends out periodic emails with a free newsletter that I just love. The energy is always palpable. The message timely and always with practical action steps that we can take right now. Their latest one is no different (click here).

It's about hitting the replay button on moments of unlove. It's about shifting our consciousness to a higher realm of being. And it's moved me to utilize this method going forward in my offerings as a Soul Coach and Energy Healer. It's a key component in the ways of shifting ourselves out of the lower vibratory energies that like to sneak their way in. It's been said in different ways and I've used different ideas of it, such as doing a meditation and visualizing a hurtful past memory as new, uplifted and different, turning out the way we would like.

But it's more than even this. It's about shifting our actions from one of unlove to love. So when we hit the replay button we are not simply changing or requesting to change something or our negative actions against someone into something we desire. We are actually changing a prior unloving action to a higher loving action by shifting into the love vibration from that point going forward. To a higher vibration for the highest and best good of all. Also, doing this shift with another person or group is more powerful because the energy is quadrupled; a synergy effect. How it works is if you've just done or said something unlovable, don't waste time. Don't wait. Make the shift right now. Ask for that replay button to shift your template. If it's with someone else, ask them, too, if you can start over and begin again to do it right with love. Doing it with another gives them permission to also raise their consciousness to a higher way of being. It's an amazing experience for everyone involved.

There are many things that happen internally that you can make the shift with. Like the time you knew you should have allowed that car to turn in front of you, taking the mere seconds to extend loving grace. Or like the time you felt horrible thoughts towards a co-worker for actions they may not even realize they are doing. You can stop right there in that second and say "wait a minute. I need to hit the replay button here. I want to come from a place of Love always." Go with grace, change your thoughts to love and know that the "Sun still shines on a closed mind". The light is always there even if they are clouded with their stuff/ego/issues, etc. Begin consciously again from this very point of awareness and start acting and being Loving again. Just shift back. No more guilt or negative feelings. Make that shift in that very moment. Don't wait. Forgive yourself immediate for everything and begin being kind, graceful, joyful and loving once again.

We are coming to an age of true light in this world and this year is more important than ever to shift our thoughts, words, actions and deeds to that of love for our highest and best good to be the best US we can be. We are growing and evolving into the graceful loving light beings we've always been. Use this tool and share it. Share the love.

Blessings and Happy Valentines day,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

January 2011 Yoga Pose: Plow Pose

2011-02-20T19:08:00.001-05:00

Plow Pose
Sanskrit: Halasana
Photo taken by Morayo Sayles

Plow pose is sometimes followed by the Shoulder Stand pose we discussed in November's newsletter. This is a wonderful calming pose that also stimulates the thyroid gland & abs. Your shoulders and spine are getting an excellent stretch. And if you're a woman it's wonderful for relieving symptoms of menopause. Other wonderful benefits are a reduction in stress and fatigue, as well as therapeutic for backache, headache, infertility, insomnia and sinusitis.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Set yourself up with a blanket thick enough to allow for your neck to have no pressure so your head and neck are aligned and the top of your shoulders are at the very edge of the blanket. Fold a firm blanket into rectangles measuring about 1 foot by 2 feet, and stack them. You may need more than one. If you do not have a blanket, use your mat and even place a mat over the blanket. This will help your elbows from slipping while in the pose. From here, lay down on the blanket so that shoulders are parallel to each other on the blanket and/or mat with your head on the floor.

Bend your knees and begin to raise your legs up in the air. As you do this you will begin to curl your body, pelvis first and raise them legs up in the air. All while fully supporting your body with your hands on your lower back. The weight is in the shoulders and arms, not the neck or head. If you notice the weight in the neck or head, come out of the pose and readjust yourself. As you raise up, straighten your legs and allow them to come over your upper body and head. See how far you can gently guide your legs further above your head and possibly reaching the floor above your head about a foot or so away. The feet flexed may eventually touch the floor. This is considered a more intermediate variation of the pose. So it is helpful to have instructor guidance. If your feet do not touch the floor do not remove your hands from the lower back. Maintain good posture and never move your head in an uncomfortable unsafe manner. If your feet do touch the ground, you have the option to remove your hands from your lower back and straighten the arms out, even clasping the hands together. Hold for 1-5 minutes. Then slowly roll out.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
When not practice this pose is if you have Diarrhea, a Headache, High blood pressure, Menstruation (a controversial idea, so use your intuition and listen to your body during menstruation), Neck injury, Pregnancy (If you are experienced with this pose, you can continue to practice it late into pregnancy. However, it's not recommended you start this for the first time after you become pregnant. Your body is not ready or prepared.)

Power to Change

2011-02-20T19:07:00.001-05:00

You have the power to change. You create change every day.

It's entirely up to you to continue through an unconscious world or to open up to avenues of possibilities.

It's imperative that we be open to change. Change is our only constant. In that openness all is possible. If we are closed minded to change, we close the doors that would have been opened for us. We lose the ability to see what opportunities and solutions would have been given to us. We are blocked.

However, if we are simply open to something more, even if we don't know what that is, especially if we don't know what that is, then the Universe can rush in to assist us. Solutions can be felt and known from within. Opportunities can more easily flow our way. And with ease we allow grace to envelope our being.

If we just create that vacuum within our being to be open for anything and listen, the Universe can rush in and help us be the best we can be. In that way, can be become more creative than ever before. We can tap into the deepest depths of our soul that we have yet to even know. We can profoundly shift our lives to something even more evolved. And we can not only allow but expect Miracles to come our way! Bring your awareness and consciousness to the expectation of miracles and uplifting change.

"Find the courage to seek out your big dream, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks." ~ Oprah

We do not have to sit in a situation that is unhealthy or energy draining anymore. We do not need to listen to others thoughts or opinions about *our* lives or decisions. It's up to us. It's up to us to CHOOSE to lift ourselves up. It's our time right now to choose a higher way of being. To listen to our hearts and move in that direction and that direction only. We can choose to be closed minded and guard our hearts or allow vulnerability to shine forth a new innocence and love for our life, our family & friends and fullfill us with our divine destinies. We truly CAN be the change we are looking for in this world. And we can start right now, with just a conscious decision to shift and uplift ourselves. The light is within US. It's always been there and now we are being asked more than ever to shine our lights.

So get creative. Take at least 10 minutes, just 10 minutes every day to focus on the light within you and listen. Just listen. Just feel. Feel the love in your heart. In this time creative ideas and solutions may come. You may choose to focus on something you'd like create. Feel the creativity in your bones and bring forth new possibilities. They are all within you.

Many blessings to you on your journey into self! :)

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Maggie
CYT, RMT, CSC, CPLC
Empowering you through Yoga, Healing & Workshops
........................
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/AllWeAre
"Follow Your Bliss. It's Your Spiritual Compass."

You Are More - December 2010

2010-12-20T16:39:00.002-05:00

You are more than the problems you create. You are more than your decisions and choices. You are more than your regrets. You are more than your joys. You are more than you think you are. You are more than you believe you are. The intensity and aliveness that which you are is incomprehensible to the mind.

You are a divine being capable of so much more than your mind tells you. Release the resistance of your mind and emotions. The more you release resistance the more you open up to the higher vibrational being that you are. Just know that you are more.

"Beloved ones, you are the power of the future. You are the ones envisioning the future, and the future does not exist except as you will mold it and shape it and envision it. You are the power of the future, and it will be as you decree it. The future has not been made yet." Jeshua Online, www.Oakbridge.org

All the experiences of our lives and most of what we can be aware of is just surface stuff! Go deeper. Feel more. Be more. Each moment holds more divine power than the surface awareness that we usually see. Each and every moment is holy. Each and every moment.

So come as you are. The full aliveness that which you are. Everyday starts new. Everyday starts fresh within you - the powerful being that you are. You are more than you think you are. Start anew. A clean slate. More than this, you can dive down deep and cultivate even more than you think you can. You can do this in every moment, just upon waking for the day. And you can do this right now! Don't wait for tomorrow. Start fresh right now. Breathe slow and deep. Feel refreshed.

Say you have a past regret. A mistake you might have made. Let's put aside the fact that this "mistake" helped you grow into the person you are now and assisted you in appreciating what you didn't back then to now. You are wiser. However, even this regret you hold too close to you now is not who you really are. You are forgiven because you are so much more than this. You can decide to remake yourself today. Live anew.

It's not about what you've done or what's been done to you. It's about your core essence and what you share of your true self now. It's about what you realize within yourself. Our first and primary goal in life is to realize our Divine True Selves. In that awareness we are FREE. In that awareness we can truly live. In that awareness we can truly give of ourselves as we are pulled to do so. In that awareness we can Be. Bliss is at our reach. It's up to us to realize we are more. We are light. We are Love.

Please check out the video by Tenth Avenue North, called "You Are More", that truly drives home the emotion of the essence of this message. And also, Firework by Katy Perry, an amazing song and uplifting video!!

Matt Kahn of TrueDivineNature.com asks, in his most recent video, this profound question: "When there is nothing to be aware of, is awareness still there?" Does awareness still exist. YES! And when you feel that answer from deep within an amazing connection occurs. A divine presence awakens. Always there, never not there.

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Live An Authentic Life ~ November 2010

2010-12-20T16:38:00.000-05:00

Like I said above, what better way to give thanks this Thanksgiving than to live your authentic self and true essence. That which you are is a gift to this world. The gift given to you is the ability to share yourself with everyone you meet.

Living authentically is sometimes very easy and other times a challenge. There is a fine line between telling it how it is and be utterly cruel. There is a kind way to speak your truth when the call to do so occurs. There are times when you should listen to your gut and share your heart felt feelings and there are times when it is best to remain silent. Still. And allow what will be to be. Allow others their experience as you sit blissfully silent in your own unique experience.

Being authentic is becoming aware of your truest self to the core. A natural progression can get you to your true self. My heart tells me what I need to do. I share with you that we must stop listening to what others think about us. Stop only receiving validation from the outside and look within. Every time I look within, I truly feel more validation from Self…mmm... even beyond validation to truth and bliss and surrender. And things I don’t like are there, but I am doing my best to be truthful to that mirror. I know I ignore and resist at times. And as I get these reminders over and over I resist less and less and become more aware, more mindful. Even now I wonder of what you, who are reading this, might think of my inner process and writings. Will it be felt as my truth? It feels like truth at this moment. More surrendering, breathing and being reminds me that it’s all divine. No matter what. And so, I breathe.

It’s time to live in your truth, integrity and bliss. Be your authentic self. Not what anyone else wants you to be. It’s all about your bliss barometer! What makes you feel good is your path to your authentic blissful self. Just because social conditionings have said certain actions or ways of living aren’t “normal” doesn’t mean it’s not a part of YOUR path. You could be one of the few that brings out a better way of living simply by following your bliss barometer. Be open to new possibilities that truly awaken your path to live life to your fullest! Shine your inner light now!

I desire living a life that is spiritual, meaningful, authentic and blissful. One that brings me to the depths of the divine soul itself; a deep spiritual connection. So even in writing my book (that is now in its editing stages) I have been constantly tested to be authentic and truthful in my writing. These articles and the book I am writing are my learning ground. I have caught myself many times writing what I thought people would like to hear rather than writing from MY HEART and MY AUTHENTIC SELF. So I have deleted a lot of text throughout the writing process of my book, simply because I realized it wasn’t me. Being authentic means no more artificial smiles or self-centered purposes. Pay attention to inner qualities. That is being authentic.

Now being authentic will not make everyone happy. Those people are feeling uncomfortable in their own skin watching your authentic self. This is their issue. They will get angry and mean or spiteful. Again, stay within your true divine self. It’s time. You do not need another’s approval in order to follow your dreams and live in your truth.

Likewise, be aware of what is pushing your buttons. As others live their true divine self this holiday season there may be many times where you want to blow a gasget and scream or cry. This is the mirror they are showing you. It's within you to learn the lessons of another's Divine expression. Our relatives may get on our last nerve, but sit back in the witness state instead. Ask yourself why. Really ponder and witness. Surrender to the emotion rather than run wild with it or resist it. Allow it to be there so you can find the truth that comes from it.

Living your truth is also allowing you to go deeper within your soul, one beautiful step at a time. Denise Linn says it best here, “I'm examining ways, within myself, to speak straight from the heart as much as possible in every situation (but in a way that is kind). I have found that when I communicate my truth with joy, clarity and focus (and the willingness to allow folks the opportunity to respond in whatever way feels right to them without judging them for their reaction) my relationships flourish.”

Feel the truth of your soul that lies within. Express it as you are called. Share your Divine expression as that is your gift of giving to the world. Give thanks for who *you* are because you *are* a gift. Blessings.

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

November 2010 Yoga Pose - Shoulder Stand

2010-12-20T16:37:00.001-05:00

Shoulder Stand
Sanskrit: Salamba Sarvangasana
Image courtesy of Yoga Journal.com.

Should Stand is one of my favorite poses. It's a pose great for shifting the gravity within your body and circulating the blood flow in a new that our body doesn't always receive. This allows for many health benefits. To name a few:

* Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
* Stimulates the thyroid and prostate glands and abdominal organs
* Stretches the shoulders and neck
* Tones the legs and buttocks
* Improves digestion
* Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
* Reduces fatigue and alleviates insomnia
* Therapeutic for asthma, infertility, and sinusitis

I find an inner peace while in this pose. The excellent counterpose (Fish Pose) is also my favorite (that we will discuss next month). I think this is a great pose this Thanksgiving as it triggers your Thyroid into action that will therefor then work on your metabolism and digestion (especially if you move into Plow pose from this pose). Play with works best for you and your body and never go further than what works for your body today. You do not want to injur you neck to please take care and listen to the directions below. Honor the wisdom of your body always.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
(This can also be started against a wall for beginners.) Set yourself up with a blanket thick enough to allow for your neck to have no pressure. So your head and neck are aligned and the top of your shoulders are at the very edge of the blanket. Fold a firm blanket into rectangles measuring about 1 foot by 2 feet, and stack them. You may need more than one. If you do not have a blanket, use your mat and even place a mat over the blanket. This will help your elbows from slipping while in the pose. From here, lay down on the blanket so that shoulders are parallel to each other on the blanket and/or mat with your head on the floor.

Bend your knees and begin to raise your legs up in the air. As you do this you will begin to curl your body, pelvis first and raise them legs up in the air. All while fully supporting your body with your hands on your lower back. The weight is in the shoulders and arms, not the neck or head. If you notice the weight in the neck or head, come out of the pose and readjust yourself. As you raise up, straighten your legs as much as possible and notice if your legs are angled or straight up. The goal is to get them straight up. Bring your shoulder blades in towards the center of the back. Allow the weight to fall into the hands only.

As you progress you can move the sternum closer to chin. Eventually your upper back will be in alignment with the torso and legs. Go slow. Take your time getting into this pose. Listen to your body always. Hold this pose for 30 seconds to even up to five minutes.

Then slowly begin to lower down bending your knees and then rounding your back, one vertebrae at a time roll on out flat on the floor. Nice and easy. Immediately go into a counter pose such as the Fish pose that we will discuss next month.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
Keep in mind this pose is considered an intermediate pose. So please take it slow and go one step at a time. Try Plow pose first to see how that feels on your body. Other things to consider to not practice this pose is if you have Diarrhea, a Headache, High blood pressure, Menstruation (a controversial idea, so use your intuition and listen to your body during menstruation), Neck injury, Pregnancy (If you are experienced with this pose, you can continue to practice it late into pregnancy. However, it's not recommended you start this for the first time after you become pregnant. Your body is not ready or prepared.)

December 2010 Yoga Pose - Fish Pose

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Fish Pose
Sanskrit: Matsyasana
Image courtesy of Yoga Journal.com.

Fish pose is commonly followed by the Should Stand pose we discussed in last month newsletter. It's a great counterpose. This is an amazing pose that seems to tap into your entire chakra system. A great opener. And a funny sychronisticity occurred when I was describing this pose. I went to yahoo for a moment and right there was a photo of a fish and its story about really not being extinct (as they thought for 70 years!) So do this pose, it's a great pose and don't allow *it* to become extinct in your practice. It holds such tremendous value physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
To come into Fish pose, lay flat on your back on the mat. Bring your hands under your buttocks palms facing the mat. Rest your buttocks on the back of your hands and do your best not to lift your rear end off the hands or mat during this pose. Legs are straight and activated. Feet pointed. From here the weight will fall into your elbows and forearms. You will be arching and lifting your back up while allowing your head to fall back and the crown of your head rests lightly on the mat. There is no weight in the head, only the forearms. Drop your shoulders back and down. If tilting your head back is uncomfortable take it where it is comfortable for your neck. Modify where you need to and always honor the wisdom of your body. Tilt your pelvis to assist the back into its arch and if you like take a gentle lift and hold in the pelvis. Remember to breathe. Hold for a minute or two and come out fully refreshed. Bring your knees into your chest and give them a nice hug.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
Any neck, head or back issues. This is also not a great pose if you have a migraine or insomnia. Listen to your body and it will tell you if it's able. If you feel strain or pain, come out. Sweet discomfort is all we look for is most poses. And for this particular pose even that is a bit much because this is more of a stretch and hold allowing for an opening in the chest and neck.

Yoga Pose for October: Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend

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Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
Sanskrit: Upavistha Konasana
Image courtesy of Yoga Journal.com.

Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend is one of my challenge poses. It's very simple and yet one that words more on me mentally than physically. In the past I have not been able to bend forward very far if at all once my legs are wide. For this I had to work on mental thoughts and the ego instead. I may not ever get to the low bend that the flexible woman to the right is doing. And that's okay. We each have unique anatomy. It's how we're put together. However, I also know that the more you practice the pose and the more you surrender to where you *are* rather than pushing or giving up, the more your body will simply extend or bend further into the pose. You just simply follow your breath and surrender to wherever you are naturally and allow your body to be where it may. As you breathe you will notice yourself moving further into the pose.

After doing this pose for six years and more diligently once a week for over a year now, I am finally able to place my forearms comfortably in front of me on the mat. My bend is a little further while still maintaining a straight back and surrendering to wherever I fall. It just happened that one day I was diligently flowing into this pose as usual and then it hit me that I could lower down further than I had been before and without much effort. So now I am comfortable resting on my forearms. I know that as I practice this more and more that maybe in another year or two I may be able to come even further into this pose. We'll see! But I am happy to keep the lesson and surrender to where I am at, focus on my breath and be.

This pose is fantastic for the groin, hips, calves, thighs, knees, hamstrings and spine. This is a fantastic grounding pose that also assists you in going inwards during the forward bend portion of the pose.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Come into a seated position. Extend your legs out in front of you. Then open your legs wide to either side (about 90 angle or as wide as you can go to make a partial triangle). You might feel like you are falling forward, so take a moment and place your hands behind you and inhaling lengthen your spine. We want good posture here. If you can't sit comfortably on the floor, you may want to roll a blanket or mat to go under your sits bones. From here, be mindful of the knees. Be sure the knee caps are pointing upward toward the ceiling and especially as we bend. Use the thighs to reach outwards to assist with the knee caps. Flex your feet and press through the ball of your feet.

While pressings your thighbones into the mat and your spine elongated, begin to walk your hands straight forward between your legs. Maintain the length in the arms as you reach. Walk as far forward as you can. Remember we are hinging from the hips here. Good posture in the back and tilt the pelvis to assist with this forward bend. As you inhale, extend the spine and as you exhale surrender further into the pose. Inhale, extend. Exhale, surrender. Inhale, extend. Exhale, surrender. Gaze slightly forward for your head to be in line with your spine. If you are like the woman in the image above and would like to go further in this stretch, take your two peace fingers (index finger and middle finger) and wrap them around the big toe as you lower down even further to the floor, again while maintaining good posture in the spine. Hold and breathe. Hold for about one minute and then slowly come up with a straight back. Bend your knees and slide your legs in for a good counter pose, such as Baddha Konasana.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
If you have lower back injury be sure to sit up high on a blanket. It's best not to bend forward too much with lower back injury so keep your torso relatively upright.

Taking Care of Our Temple: Before and After

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Taking Care of Our Temple: Before and After
Image courtesy of The NewYorker, Oct. 4, 2010 p. 63

"The body is only a temporary vessel for awareness for undying consciousness. Trust the space of awareness. Wisdom, conscience knowing. The one who knows in you. Buddha nature." ~ Guided Meditations for Difficult
Time by Jack Kornfield

Isn’t this photo so perfect for the message this month! It came after I wrote this article. Divine timing! Last months newsletter seemed to get a little bit of attention. In the September newsletter I posted my before and after photo of my over 90 pound weight loss. After receiving a few comments I was drawn to express the needs our temple for this months newsletter.

Being physically fit is a part of an overall best practice for our Energy and Aura Hygiene. You can’t have one without the other. They spill into each other. Our energy relies on our physical health as well as our physical health relies on our energies being in optimum highest vibration. So they spill into each other. In order for our energies to be at our unique peek highest vibration we must maintain excellent physical health. And it’s easier to maintain our best physical health when our energies are at their highest and best.

I feel it is imperative to take care of the body, our temple, as a part of our enlightenment. We might ask why do I need to take care of my body to be evolved? Why can’t I just eat what I want when I want and do whatever I want when I want to do it? Since we’re all truly divine already why bother? Right? Wrong. We have been given the gift of this body we inhabit. We are Spiritual beings having Human experience. We must take care of the temple we are inhabiting. There is something there inside of most of us, even if very deep that says, "I'd feel really great if my body were healthier. Physically fit, not necessarily thin or stylish, but healthy and feeling good. There is something that draws you in to move; to move the body everyday; to do something for wellness; to eat the right foods; to provide whatever the body needs.

This act of taking care of the temple and moving the body has the effects of not only feeling good but it also prepares the body for enlightenment - Kundalini awakening. If you don't prep body you might be heading towards a catastrophic awakening, like Gopi Krishna in Living with Kundalini. We must do the work on the Self on all levels. Doing the work isn't just working on emotional issues and working towards becoming more spiritual but also working towards being more physically uplifted. That is the whole: Mind, body *and* soul together. So it is just as important to take care of the body. We are, after all, awakening the body while still alive in the body rather than through physically dying.

For me, in order to bring myself into more balance I found faith. I found faith in the Divine. And most importantly myself. I found self-Love. I found my spirituality and my true self and only then I was ready to take care of all the rest of me. This, of course, led me to shedding those pounds and healthily releasing mental and emotional issues and blocks.

Seems like I started backwards by working on spiritual stuff first. I’m sharing how it all played out for me. If this resonates with you and assists you on your path, great! I opened up spiritually first, while slowly working on emotional and mental issues. The physical awareness came last. There was something that finally came to me and I shifted. The awareness came to me that said: “I'm not happy. Something needs to change. I’m not happy with my body. The way I feel.” I was lazy and complacent back then in the unconscious me. When I opened up spiritually there was a connection to Source that I never had before. My faith was instilled in a higher power that nothing else can compare to. This faith in Spirit gave me drive and passion. A passion I never felt before. So I finally worked on my body physically (exercising, yoga, eating right) and expanding because of my physical efforts. Everyone has a different karmic cycle, different blueprint to live in this life. Take note, that there is some reason synchronistically that you've made it here and are reading this article. It's serendipity. A seed is being planted. Work on those issues.

Before my physical weight release, I WAS unconscious and trapped with stagnant energy and emotions. And after, I am more free and live more in the present moment. I am happy and filled with a passion for life and love. There is a greater purpose, you have a greater purpose and that purpose is getting to know yourself. So it seems the question is, how can you get to know yourself if you don't know your own body? So the awareness of the physical body as well as other bodies (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) is very important.

During physical activity you will have epiphanies, because you've created the space to stop thinking. Sometimes you are in a workout and eventually you'll come to a space where you are thinking and if you are thinking you are processing in a better state maybe even a meditative state. Things will come up; epiphanies will come; awareness of things. Things will come to you that you wouldn't necessarily think about because you were in negative thinking or fear mode, or you were busy in your own head or busy doing something else rather than creating this space for yourself in this workout. A deeper meaning suddenly flashes in your mind. An awareness of a higher meaning of things, things that come up, things you've gone through, and you may say, “Oh wow! Now I know why that happened. I get the lesson.” You see the forest for the trees all because you went through a workout, a walk, yoga or whatever, because you are honoring your temple.

It's important to note that as we move our body we are also releasing not only physical toxins and tensions but releasing emotional and stagnant energies from the body!! We tend to stuff down our emotions and not face our fears. When this happens it builds up in the body, as aches and pains to even a physical manifestation of illness or injury! Our physical body is not separate from our emotions nor is it separate from our soul. They are linked together working as a unit. We must work with all levels in a balanced fashion. We mustn’t ignore our physical bodies anymore. As we do this on ALL levels we move more naturally through the world and I dare say process and release challenges and emotions at a faster rate (or rather at a rate that is "normal" if working on all levels - mind, body and soul - rather than only one or two).

“Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push-up. It's about taking your power back. Physical fitness is transcendent because it forces you to finally face your issues.”
~ Jillian Michaels

Sometimes you need to have a physical exhaustion or fall apart completely in order to finally see what you need to see! This can happen physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. It's up to you. Can hear the whispers of your body? Do the work.

Challenge: It’s Your Choice

Take this challenge today. Find something that you enjoy and move your body. Do this at least 20-30 minutes five days a week. Extra credit it doing it every day. Please try this challenge for 30 days. See how you feel. Please send me your experience in moving your body. I really would love to know and share!

Now we also know that Yoga is extremely medicinal as well as therapeutic for the mind body and soul. Each pose offers us unique benefits through the body physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. So it is on the top of my list of recommendations for a routine to practice several times a week or even daily, even a few minutes a day. But do something else that makes you happy and moves your body. If it's walking, then walk. Running, then run! Aerobics, bicycling, skiing, roller skating, ice skating, tai chi, dancing! Whatever it is, do it. Decide you can do it and you will do it! It’s all up to you. It’s your choice. Jump up and give yourself the boost of energy and motivation you need to keep going. Once you output one seed of energy a giant mountain load of energy comes your way. The more energy you produce the more comes your way. All you have to do is take the first step. Then the Universal law of attraction is on your side keeping you going. I might sound like a broken record but for me Denise Austin's cheerleader attitude is really what motivated me to get the weight off and keep it off. I've kept off the weight for over 6 1/2 years! And I had a pregnancy in the middle of that. I still worked out every day and even on the day of my delivery. Because I loved it so much and knew that it would only help boost my immune system, ready my body for labor and also assist in a faster recovery after labor as well as shedding the 25 pounds I did gain during pregnancy. Of which I did shed in less than six weeks because I stuck with my workouts and eating plan as well as my faith in the Divine. It was the combination of the mind, body and soul connection that allowed me to finally keep off the weight for good.

So let’s take care of our temples. You find a strength that you didn't know was there. You open up and remove the petals of the flower to show more of yourself. You true Self. You also find an awakening, an awareness that you didn't realize you had and was always there waiting for you. We are all awakening in our own time. It is all a part of the process.

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Yoga Pose for September - Mountain Pose

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Yoga Pose of the Month

Mountain Pose
Sanskrit: Tadasana
Image courtesy of Yoga Journal.com.

Tadasana is a great pose for grounding and opening up to our Root Chakra (found at the base of our spine). Our Root or Muladhara Chakra is red in color. This chakra is our Kundalini and Grounding chakra; our sense of safety, survival and security (i.e. financial stability). This is the chakra where our Kundalini rests. The Serpents that are coiled 3 and ½ times around. The Kundalini rises from here through our entire chakra system as we ascend to enlightenment.

In Tadasana, most commonly known as the Mountain Pose, you are aligning your body with good posture connected as you stand activated and grounding through the feet. You are really feeling the aliveness that you are, the energy in your body as you stand in this pose. There is a lot more going on than meets the eye in this asana. It's an amazing pose to do between poses. You really integrate and come back to the present moment. If you are worrying about the past or the future, you are not grounded. Getting back in Mountain pose assists you in getting back to the present moment by breathing and aligning and witnessing. This pose is also great for Sciatica.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Simply come to the top of your mat (you can do this anywhere even standing in line at the grocery store!). Feet walking distance apart to improve your balance or if you prefer keep your feet close together. Stand upright. Really feel all corners of your feet grounding into the mat or floor. You can even take the action of lifting all of your toes up and slowly extend and lower your toes down to the ground. Good posture here. Drawn the navel in towards the spine. Shoulders back and down. To assist your shoulders you can also have your palms facing front rather than in towards your body. Close your eyes. Gaze can be straight forward or eyes closed. Challenge your balance as well as allow yourself to go inward with eyes closed. Reach your fingers down to the mat. Arms and legs are activated. Lower your tailbone down to the ground and lift up from the crown of your head to the sky. Center and lengthen. Hold and breathe. To lower your shoulders even more so you may open your palms facing forward. You'll feel the difference. You can see the action and the inaction in this pose. Feel this polarity and enjoy the alignment of your body, mind and spirit.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
If you have a headache, insomnia or low blood pressure it is said this pose may not be the best for you. Wait for these symptoms to subside by resting and doing whatever it is that assists you, then come into this pose when the timing is right.

Give It Your All

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Give It Your All

There are times when stillness is where we are called to be. And we must always remember that we are perfect just as we are. But there is also something that is pulling us, driving us forward, pushing us to evolve. Our internal Divine guidance system calling us to take Divinely Inspired Action. Very cool, huh!

But we can ignore it. We have free will right. We can stuff it down with food, drugs, TV...just about anything if we so choose, whether consciously or unconsciously. But I'm here to say that once you take that leap it's much harder to be the "stuffer-downer" (that's my official name for it) than to be that person who listens to divine action when it calls and takes that leap when necessary.

Remember last month when I said "Forget everything. Come as you are." That's more true now than ever. COME AS YOU ARE. You *are* a Divine being with a unique expression to shine forth. You *are* Love living. So Live out loud! Give it your ALL! Don't just go through the motions and live unconsciously. See, feel and BE the life your are living. You *are* Powerful, beautiful, kind, graceful, sexy, sensual, alluring, mysterious, innocent, a leader, loving and Divine. You are this and more! Show us what you've got. We are hear to see and feel and love your expression as you are here to see and feel and love our expression as we do this together we are One. Namaste.

Don't lose that drive for life. For that connection. It's that drive, that excitement that holds your expansion. It's our Divine essence screaming to be heard. I see myself doing it. I see myself losing that connection by becoming conscious of the shift in my focus. For example, I see myself overeating and I even know it when I'm doing it. Then I know I am slightly unconscious again. I have to wake up and analyze why this is occurring. What is going on inside of me. What parts of my life are making me unhappy, anxious, worried or stressed out. What part am I drowning with food so that I don't have to face it. What part is food comforting me to replace that divine Connection with source. Where did I fall from grace and lose that connection? Then take the steps to come back. Live again. See what needs to be done and do it. Take action.

"Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push-up. It's about taking your power back. Physical fitness is transcendent because it forces you to finally face your issues."
~ Jillian Michaels

The Biggest Loser is one of my favorite shows. I watch these people go from an unconscious life to living life to their fullest and finding themselves under all that weight! And I can intimately relate because I did that too. (Before and after pictures above.) I shed over 90 pounds and found someone I didn't know was there and she was there all along. A powerful Goddess waiting to finally be seen. As I dropped layers of fat from my body I uncovered layers of myself emerging. And that is still occurring today. I found a mind, body and soul connection that I never had all the other times I yo-yo'd with my weight. I realized that it wasn't just physical or mental but spiritual as well. I found my connection to the Divine and that completed the puzzle for me. I had and have to do the work physically, mentally AND spiritually.

As I uncovered myself, I found out there was so much within me that not only needed to be expressed but that I actually desired to express it. I had to find my own self-esteem again and honor myself as a Divine being with my own unique expression that can be shared with anyone who is so drawn to me and my essence. I had to do the work. Every day we must do the work within ourselves consciously. And even still today, I see myself shying away from that powerful leader in me and occassionally growing unconscious. But now I am mostly conscious of it. So I must wake up and take action now. I work at living consciously every moment I can. I find myself coaching myself: "Talk about what really matters! Not the surface stuff. Don't hide." It's not just embracing your power but embracing love. It's opening up your heart and allowing others in as well as the self-love and acceptance that is so huge for this to even happen. And it's facing those challenges along the way and not allowing them to bring you back down to the low point but to work through them and be your unique Divine expression along the way.

"Be Yourself. Or else you'll miss your life." ~ Author Unknown

Drive *Your* Life

Steer your train of thought. This inevitably steers your way of BEING. You can steer it in a good positive fashion or a negative one; and better still a neutral witness state. It is your choice where you steer it. Your expression is needed. The One makes up the Whole. Find the power within. It's always there, always waiting for you to tap into it. It's an endless supply of power/love/energy. And it's not just finding the power within but finding the heart center. It's an opening up of your heart to love and be loved. This is powerful! It's self-acceptance.

"Take back the power of knowing Love." ~ Unknown

See that powerful person inside of you. You see it in others. It's there in YOU! Do the work within the Self. Honor all that comes up in the present moment. Surrender to yourself. Ask yourself:

* What part of you is not facing issues when they come up?
* What part of you is not expressing itself?
* What part is not having that conversation with whomever to face and solve an issue?
* What part of you is not living consciously?
* What part of you is resisting your feelings and not feeling them to the fullest when they occur?

It's time to get out your feelings to heal. Come fully into your Power! This is your road to realization. You admire powerful Leaders, Parents, Partners, Angels and Guides right?! This admiration for others and what you see in them IS IN YOU! Come into the full realization of this! Come into the light. Shine/share YOUR light! Enjoy life again. You can. You deserve it too! You are Divine expressing itself and that is what you are tapping into when you feel the full essence of your own energy. You are deserving and you are ready. You are a Powerful Warrior, Leader, Listener, Coach, Organizer, Assistant, Healer, Meditator, Writer, Musician, Caretaker, Teacher, Master, Soul and so much more. You are All That Is and it is the part of you that we are waiting for as a part of a complete expression of the Divine. If you are feeling less than or not worthy, that is an incorrect hypothesis. Because: You are. You always have been and you always will be. You are Divine. Feel the aliveness that you are and that exists in every moment. Reach for it and allow it to expand within you.

"Beloved one, you take your power by understanding who you are. You take your power by saying, “I am the deep breath of peace. I love mySelf—capital “S”—I love mySelf because I am the extension of all divinity, come forth to experience and to express, to play." ~ Jeshua Online Message of the Day, www.oakbridge.org

Find Balance

So to summarize. Yes, just be. Be the true essence of you whether you are sitting watching the beautiful sunset or driving forth into a passionate writing session or whatever is driving you into expression. Find the balance between ease and effort. Challenge yourself to the edge, your edge. But honor the wisdom of your mind, body and Soul. Allow for rest if your body is screaming for it and listen for when your mind or body can go beyond it's previous limit. Reach for it. It's all up here in our minds. It's all in the mind and you can decide where you will go with your mind and body. In yoga we look for that balance and we take this awareness of the body, mind and soul off the mat and into our daily lives. As we listen we can hear where we need to relax and where we can give ourselves that extra challenge we are ready for. It's in our bodies and intuition. We know and the more we come into that awareness the more we can follow that guidance. The more we follow that guidance the more it will be present for us. It's a shift in awareness. A new level in conscious awareness.

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader
www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com

Yoga Pose for August - Eagle Pose

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Eagle Pose
Sanskrit: Garudasana
Image courtesy of my Husband, Don Anderson.
Taken in the beautiful WWI Park in Plainville, MA.

Eagle pose is great for opening up the back, working with the shoulders and really strengthening the legs, knees and ankles. Can relieve cramps of the legs. Many benefits are held in this balance pose. As you hold you feel your strength. Find peace and quiet the mind. Everything is inside and your power is expanded upon while you maintain this pose.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Stand in the powerful Mountain Pose. Feet walking distance apart. Straight, activated arms and legs, good posture. From here begin to bend your left knee and bring your right thigh over right left knee. From here you can keep it modified as you sit back and place your foot on the floor or you can bind your right foot around the lower left calf as you see here in the image to the right. Balancing on the left foot. Then while sitting back in this position, you can wrap your right arm under the left arm and bind your wrists so palms are touching. If binding is a challenge and for those with wrist issues you may simple allow your forearms to come together with palms facing each other. Now from here take your bound arms and allow the elbows to stretch out away from your body and lift up. Shoulders are over your hips here. Hold here and breathe. Challenge yourself by sitting lower. Challenge yourself even more by coming into a bound foward fold, nice and slow and gracefully rising back up in this position. Another challenge is to simply close eyes and maintain good balance. Come out and switch sides after a few breaths. Do this a few times on each side. The more you practice this you will be able to maintain good balance in this pose for a good few minutes or longer. :)

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
Those with knee issues may find this pose challenging. To start use the modification I've offered above. The more you practice this and other yoga poses you will strengthen your knees again and be able to eventually come into this full pose. Don't rush yourself. Just honor the wisdom of your body always.

Come As You Are

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Come As You Are

Forget everything. Come as you are.

"The roses bloom so beautifully because they are not trying to become lotuses. All effort is futile. You have to be just yourself." ~Osho

Reading the above quote gets me raw and real and allows me to relax into myself. I can take a deep cleansing breath. There is no out there. There is only in here. In here is where the "out there" comes from. All our thoughts, decisions, beliefs, limiting beliefs, etc. are from the inside first and then as we choose to think them or believe in them, we resonate that vibration out to the world and that attracts to us our circumstances and experiences. It's time to let go of it all. Let go and surrender to just coming to the table as you are.

Forget everything. Come as you are. In yoga, there is a saying that yoga meets you where you are. Wherever you are at, there you are. Even in yoga one will strive too far in the future for something that their body is not ready for or reach too far in the past for something they regretfully gave up or experienced and limit themselves in a pose where they can strive to evolve. But we always come back to the present. In yoga it is about living now, breathing now and Being now. Come as you are. All the other stuff in your life is just that. Stuff. A blip on the manifesting radar and then it's gone. But your divine essence is still there, always there, never changing or leaving. It is your true self.

Sit back and listen. Your still small voice within, that essence is always ready to expand out to you. Dive into yourself and hear the blissful peace. Nothing that has even happened to you or that may ever happen to you will ever take this away from you. Because it IS you. Just know and breathe.

So as in yoga, it is in life. Life takes you as you are. Wherever you are on your path that is what you bring. You bring your true essence to everything. So let's do our best to not allow our ego and limiting beliefs dictate our truest selves anymore. Let's do our best not to be fake anymore with people. Let's do our best to be our authentic selves. We can be loud about our authenticity and we can also be graceful in its intensity or soft soothing way. We are complex and yet very simple beings. We exist and therefore we are expressing the divine through us. Allow what IS to come out. We do not need to stuff down our authentic beautiful selves anymore. It's time to simply come as we are, say what we say and be whatever we be. Relax.

Eckhart Tolle quotes a Zen master in his July 2010 newsletter as saying, “'Don’t seek for the truth – just cease cherishing opinions'. And that’s enough."

As you relax into yourself you will rejuvenate your soul. The air is easier to breathe. Your body will feel the surrender into yourself. Your life will feel more blessed because it is. You will transform who you have always been. Allow yourself to be you. Come as you are.

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Yoga Pose for July - Modified Tripod :)

2010-07-13T11:36:00.002-04:00

Image courtesy of my son. I couldn't find this pose as I wanted to show it, so I had my Husband take a few pictures. I didn't like the way the clothes I wore portrayed the pose so my son was happy to take this photo of me this morning after my work out. Thanks handsome! :)

This pose is a preparatory pose for Headstand. Although I don't mind if I end up staying in this pose and never reaching headstand. It's that surrender I'm sure that will eventually allow me to reach the Headstand pose someday. We must always be where we are and not where we think we should be. Honor the wisdom of the body always. This pose is oh so filled with alertness. Blood rushing to the head but so good. A great inversion. And great if you just haven't gotten there for a headstand, you can still feel the benefits within this modified version.

Directions on how to come into the pose:
Come to child's pose. Allowing your hips to come back to your heels, forehead resting on the mat. Arms stretched out in front of you. Then bring your hands under your shoulders, elbows bent close to your sides. Roll onto the top of your head, your crown. Using only full pressure on your arms, lift your buttocks up in the air and with knees bent left them over your elbows. Hold here. Never press down on the head and never hold the weight in your neck. Rather use your arms and hold in the belly for extra balance. Listen to the stillness within this inversion. Come out when ready. You can also do this pose up against a wall as a great modification.

When not to do this pose or to modify/Contraindications:
If you have back or neck injury or pain. I highly recommend only doing this pose in the guidance of a yoga teacher. They are able to best see that you are in the position properly and safely. They will assist you and allow you to go further as you progress in your own perfect divine timing.

Enjoy!!!

Surrendering to Faith

2010-07-13T11:35:00.002-04:00

Surrendering to Faith
with a Zen Parable

"There is not a stream of badness and a stream of goodness, or sickness or wellness. There is only a Stream of Well-being. The question that you're wanting to ask yourself is, "In this moment, am I letting it in or not? Am I allowing it or am I not?"
~ Abraham-Hicks.com

There is a Zen parable I would like to share in this month's Inspirations article. It is a story that has assisted me during a recent challenging occurrence. Someone close to me told a lie that I was saying unkind things about another person they love. Of which I never did or said anything of the sort. What's worse is, this someone is someone I love dearly. And because there is a case of a mental disability here, the most hurtful thing is that it's possible he believes what he has shared as true. So even though I know it's not true and others have accounted to my character and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it would never be true, there isn't much we can do but wait, hope and assist this person in working through their issue.

We don't know why or what brought on this fable or false reality story. It could be misconstruing a dream for reality. It could be a story to get attention. It could be that it did happen with someone else and because it's hard to see it from that person they put the blame on someone who can "take it" and know they will still love them. Or he is pushing that very person away for whatever reason. It could be that a totally unrelated stressful change or experience occurred and something was triggered in this person's brain to come up with some kind of coping mechanism through a story? Who knows. The possibilities are endless. And it could be that as my Husband said he kept hearing this phrase today, "There is no why. There only Is."

My heart breaks none-the-less. I know those that know me and my beliefs as well as my character know it's not true. It's one thing if I actually thought those untrue things this person said I said, but I don't even think those things. Anyone who knows me knows I strive to see the light in everyone and it's only more challenging with folks who are truly evil. Obviously this person is not even close to what was said about her and cares about her loved ones. The person who said these untrue things, I love dearly and that I want only the best for. I would never say or do anything to harm this person or anyone they love (or anyone for that matter). And even if, in the twisted reality where this came from, they still believe it, talking about it is a beginning for this to question and bring into their awareness that this story isn't real. And ultimately, the hope is there is a healing for this person. That those in authority will take note of this with him and work with this person and these occasional realities and see if this is stemming just from the stress of a new change (or changes) in their life. Either way, for this person to begin to figure out what they are really feeling and from where this came from is hopeful.

"The standard of success in life isn't the things. It isn't the money or the stuff. It is absolutely the amount of joy that you feel." ~ Abraham.Hicks.com

The above quote is where I am at. I know everything happens for a reason. So it is up to me to discern any lessons I gain from every experience as best I can. I know that things will happen. Waiting for the other shoe to drop when in a happy moment is a recipe for disaster. Worry is manifesting what you are worrying about. History of prior patterns if looked at as something that will occur again, will make it occur again if you believe it will. Life *will* happen. Challenges will occur. We must must must vent our frustrations/anger/worry/fear, etc. (by talking about it, writing about it, etc.) and then release it to the ether. Let go and shift towards light. There is light even in challenging moments. I see that and I recognize this. I see it even yesterday in the person these untrue comments were aimed at and in those around them. I see it in the person who spoke the lies. I see it in our neighbor's. It's always there. It never leaves. And I know that we can come at any challenge with this view, with this peace, this stillness and still feel the joy and peace that life brings us.

The gratitude I hold is something I work at consciously feeling every day. It's easy during good happy times. It's a bit harder during challenging moments like today. But I get there. I do my best to be in the moment of highest vibration to allow my body to continue its conscious ascension even during harder times as best I can. But I never ignore an issue. I process it, I vent, I feel, I release it, I see the light in the situation and even when I don't know the good "ending" or solution of it, I know it's there. It's always there and sometimes presents itself at a later time as well. Either way, for me, it is not about not feeling the happy moments to the fullest because you're too busy waiting for the other shoe to drop. It's about riding the waves and remaining in the peaceful center. Shining my light as best I can in every moment. I am not perfect and am truly growing and working at doing this consciously more each day in every moment. I'm not there yet but I am doing the best I can as consciously as I can.

For me, today the story I come to is of a Zen Master. This Zen Master lived in a Zen center within a community. There was a teenage girl who lived next door who ended up pregnant. Her parents were livid. They demanded she tell them who the father is. In fear of their wrath and for whatever reason she pointed her finger at the Zen Master. The family believed their upset daughter. The Zen Master was confronted. He did not deny or confirm their accusations. When they told him what their daughter said, he simply stated, "Is that so?" The parents left in a huff and told anyone they could to stay away from the Zen Master and his center. The Zen Master received ridicule and poor treatment from his neighbors after this. When the baby was born the parents went to the Zen Master and handed the baby over to him. They said, "You did this. You take care of him." So the Zen Master cared for and loved the baby as if he were his own for a full year. That baby received the best treatment any baby could. Around this time the daughter finally gave in to her guilt as it tore at her. She knew the truth. So she finally told her parents the truth, that this man was not the father of her baby. That it was, in fact, another teenage boy in her school. Her parents went to the Zen Master and apologized profusely for their mistake and they took the baby back for their daughter to raise.

One positive thing to take from this is that baby had beautiful divine care during his first year of life. Another positive, the daughter now knows the internal strength of truth and integrity on a deeper level. I'm sure she will instill something of this learning with her child. Another for the parents and judgmental neighbors of the town, they now know that judging when you truly don't have all the facts isn't wise. And that even when you think you know all the facts, you don't. You never will. Judging anyone based on any information just isn't wise. Even and especially judging oneself. Now there is discernment of situations that is required for living. But judging is not recommended. Judge not, lest ye be judged. I always come back to my favorite phrase: "It's not good. It's not bad. It just is."

Now, I know I might not have relayed this story in exactly how it was told to me, but the essence is there. And I also know that for me, I would have at least said that this was not true and maybe then simply accepted whatever it is they believed after that. Just as I did yesterday. For me, I had to say that this story was a lie, whether they believed it or not. So for me, this story is assisting me in having some faith. In knowing that, "this too shall pass". And in knowing that even if every one else may not know or, for some, may not believe me... I know. I know the truth and I know within myself the good person I am and try to emulate out to the world. I know that God knows, as God is within me and everyone. And in that knowing faith is cultivated and strong. I am also so very lucky and blessed to know that I have the support of my Husband and several others and their faith in me too. With my Husband we can hold this faith together and ride those waves. Where possible having another does help.

But I also know this is an internal process as well that I alone must come to peace with. There is a sense of a loss of power over this situation. I can only share my truth and pray that others will see the light. Even then I must surrender that wish. As I surrender it all to the Divine, a faith is instilled and although only slightly there yet, I feel it even now. The faith inside me is building.

Update: Recently, this person has confessed to lying about me. So they knew during the event and after that they were lying. There might have been some reason at the time that they decided to lie but they can't remember now that so much time has passed. Either way it is nice to know that they know they were lying and that they finally came forward with the truth. Whether this came forward or not, I held my faith and surrendered and that's where my inner peace continued. Though I am very happy to hear that they told the truth as well. :)

So my advice to all those out there dealing with situations of powerlessness or any challenging situation, do what you can within your power in truth and light and simply surrender. Cultivate faith that all is Divine. Everything is always as it should be. See the light in all people and situations. We are ascending through these challenges. So be the witness and see it and release it. Allow your inner stillness to come forth stronger in all situations. Have presence. This awareness is natural within us. It is always there and no one and nothing can take it away. It's is untouched by the outside world. It is your true essence. Embrace the stillness within and meet your true Self. :)

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Open to Options

2010-06-29T10:05:00.003-04:00

June 2010

There is always a way out or through. You might feel backed into a corner some time in your life or several times in your life. It's here that surrender is totally key. There is always another option. Something we might not see. Forest for the trees, right. When we step into fear and logical thinking alone it makes it hard to see what's there in its entirety. There are several levels and layers to options that allow for something new to open up within you and whatever challenge you are going through.

" If a roadblock to my plans appeared, I found a way under, over, or straight through." ~ Sadie Nardini, www.yogajournal.com

Recently, we moved into our new place of living. Upon moving in we weren't so sure if we wanted to stay afterall. I will leave the details out here. But suffice it to say, the energies just did not mesh well. We have a one year lease. We saw no options here. So a feeling of being boxed in can ensue if you allow it. For a time I was allowing the energies to run me. I thought I was doing good, I had saged the house twice and have a daily energy practice of clearing the energies in the home. Still the sage seemed to only last about a day and I would need to go back and do it again. I had a phone call with my older wise sister and she reminded me that, "there is always a way out". There are always options if we can only step back and see them. We never have to feel like there is no way out. There is always peace in a situation if we can sit still and witness. Witness the situation, the answers may come, the options may arise or simply a peaceful awareness of sticking it out for a little while in a new revived kind of way.

Finally, I took my power back and claimed the space as ours. I stated that any residual energy needs to leave and I then filled it with Divine loving energies. After doing this, the effects were immediate: my baby slept through the night, it felt more peaceful and our colds (that seemed to last far too long) finally started to dissipate. Still what was needed was more of what I just did until the energies got used to me.

Because of the energies of the space it was hard for me to find my center, something I had grown to appreciate and treasure. Something I cultivated over time and suddenly was very hard for me to maintain. Instead of giving up, I called in another Feng Shui expert, Beth. I studied Black Hat Feng Shui and Beth studies Compass. This was very intriguing because what I had done (at least partially) in the space intuitively naturally aligned with what she stated was a great method for those areas of the home. There were many things that needed corrections and aligning. So after she left I immediately went to work. She reminded me that the space will need to adjust to our energies and will take time. Since our energies are radically different than what resided here before, it's a total shake up and things need time to settle. A daily clearing should happen, especially at night when it's time to go to sleep. She suggested, and I loved, to make it a nightly ritual with my baby to go around the space with my bells (Tingse Bells or Bali Bell) and to still sage often. The bells are great sound healing vibrations that immediately clear the space with their vibrations. I've started this with my lovely Bali Bell (from my Soul Coaching training with Denise Linn) and after only a few days the place felt soo much more...ours...better....sacred. I am now also saging daily at night. It is something I chose to do in order to cleanse our space. I also fill it the space with energy and light while I sage. (For those of you that don't know what Sage is: Sage is an ancient Shaman ritual that Native Americans used to do in order to clear negative and stagnant energies from spaces.) There are still things we need to work on but we are getting there and the space feels so much more "ours". We can feel good while we are here.

And now, I have (beginning on Saturday, June 26th: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse day) placed my home on an Energy Machine. It has been highly recommended to me from a trusted source who has seen definitive results. What this person said was that her 2-year-old grandson was waking up at night with possibly ghosts interruptions. And once the machine was placed on his house, he stopped waking up in the middle of the night. What the website describes this machine as is: "The Energy Machine is a Bio-resonance machine that has been powerfully adapted and enhanced. It is a "souped-up" version, conceived and created by alchemical chemist, Bill Kirkland." So I want to give this new strongly potent option of energy healing a go. If you'd like to find out more about this Energy Machine, please go here: www. bio-etherics.com. In a month I will let you know what I have witnessed, felt or been made aware of through this process and of how this has worked for the space we are residing in. Since I am already writing next month's article, you will find this feedback under my "What's New" section in July's edition.

So the lesson for me in this situation was that even though I couldn't have my way and do my first reaction to this situation (which was to leave) there was a way to make it so that we enjoy our little stay here in this space. Not to mention that there are many reason why we are there and one of the several reasons are to clear this space of old past patterns and residue. In the meant time, we *can* survive and thrive here. I had to let go for a while and step back. Then, for me, calling in a Feng Shui specialist and also an Energy expert to assist me to see the forest for the trees truly helped. Not only that, each of them assisted me in seeing the pattern I've creating by being in this space and giving me some resources to release it. The Feng Shui specialist also reminded me that I need to get back to my roots again with my book and Kundalini. I am making it a priority again as my Yoga Teacher Training winds down. A few things I never expected from this appointment. So I am truly grateful. Everything is always Divine.

By meditating, grounding, centering and surrendering the options available to us will naturally present themselves. Something will either occur to alleviate you of your challenge just by the mere act of letting go, or you will suddenly receive an intuition about another way to go about things. Something you never thought of and suddenly it's right there. And the option you see is pretty amazing and you wonder why you never thought of it before. And sometimes it's just simply shifting your point of view and although nothing externally has changed, everything has changed. Your perspective is more understand, peaceful and open.

Of course sometimes our beliefs get in the way sometimes and we didn't think something was an option for us, when really it was. Anything is possible. So don't discount all options. We do not have to let our beliefs and judgments get in the way of the Universe providing what we need or desire.

"Time spent doing what you want to do is never wasted because it generates energy that can fuel the rest of your life." ~ Daily Om

"Hey,... It's OK. Everything is fine. You've always been guided. Even now you are watched, and held, and adored. You've made great stuff happen, and you will make more great stuff happen. You've changed lives. You've changed your own. You've moved mountains and done the impossible. You've been scared and you overcame. You've been knocked down and you rose. And you've been lost, or so you thought, only to discover it was just the calm before another storm of creativity, love, and fun.
Humbled like the rest of 'em,
The Universe" ~ tut.com

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

What Does Alive Mean?

2010-06-29T10:03:00.001-04:00

May 2010

PART ONE

Death is seen in two ways; physical death of the body and a metaphoric death of a situation or experience that changes to offer something new. We already know that when one door closes another opens. We know that if we lose our job, our home, a relationship or career, that these are examples of a death of sorts for our life. Death in the terms of change. We also go through mini-deaths while alive during a Kundalini awakening and/or the Ascension process. We evolve as we live in this physical life.

However, I do not want to talk at length about the symbolic death in this particular article. What I want to talk about is physical death. Death has been a huge synchronicity for me lately. It's not that people around me are dying as of late, but just that the concept, thought and talk of death has been around most recently. So I chose this to be the topic of discussion.

This is a hot topic for me. I feel very close to death. It seems to be a passion of mine. I am not sure if this is something everyone feels or maybe I'm one of a few. The Angel of Death fascinates me and really makes me feel connected. Isn't that a twist! I love to walk in most cemeteries. They are beautiful and peaceful. And just to note, the dead aren't usually there! There may be a few stragglers but for the most part the cemetery is the last place you will find the dead. They are living! Some are in the in-between and working on their stuff to cross over to the next dimension or their next evolution and most have crossed over and continue on living, creating and evolving.

Death reminds us to ask the question, "What are we?" And "What are we doing or being here?" From there profound realizations and conscious spiritual awareness can ensure. And it's definitely also near and dear to my heart because Death is the ultimate for all of us (here in this physical reality). It's the ultimate fear for many or the ultimate for this experience where we then move on to the "Other Side" or higher dimension and live some more. (Let's put aside the fact that I also believe that our minds are our creator's and we can manifest ourselves into ultimate health and become immortal. This could be for a select few who choose it. Though, however, life and death have a course to lead for us as well and the limited lifespan we have allow us to really live to the fullest till we can reach a higher way of being and living and evolving. My Husband and I hosted a radio show a few months back with someone who talks about just that. Go here for a listen. So back to our regularly scheduled article. :) )

To me, death is not the opposite of life. Living unconsciously is the opposite of life. When our physical bodies die, we still go on and live. I've had too many experiences and connections to know anything else but that this is fact for me. Knowing this allows me to go on and live even more fully. When I slip back into "unconscious" land, as will happen from time to time, I will get my reminders or I will force myself to remember and then I am back to living again!

Just the other day my 3-year-old daughter was asking some pretty profound questions that were hard for me to answer in a context she would understand. She asked me, "What does Alive mean?" And I said, "wow! that one is hard for me to explain to you." I did ramble on a bit about energy and how everything is always alive but am unsure how I could help her understand with her limited understanding and vocabulary.

So what does Alive mean? Before I dive into that beautiful question, I want to answer what death is (to me at this point in my evolution). We go through mini-deaths all the time. For those of us with four seasons, we watch the trees and flowers bloom and die every year. So this is a great way to explain how I view death. We do go on. We do not die. We are energy first and always. Our bodies make up our energy while we are living on this planet in this dimensional reality. Then there comes a time when we shed our physical bodies ( "die" ) and our energy leaves our body, expanding into the full soul's capacity that we are and we continue to evolve and live in a new way. Ascend if you will.

Most of us have experienced profound grief to the depths of our soul's at least once in our lives. If you haven't, you may wonder if you are the lucky one or not. That is a debate unto itself. Moving on. :) I've experienced a few deaths of loved ones in my life. The very first was the hardest on me and forever changed me and how I viewed the world. Isn't that always the way.

It took me ten years to realize he was contacting me from the Other Side. Or maybe he was finally ready to contact me because I was ready to hear him. Either way, when we are grieving it is often times very hard to see the signs our loved ones send from beyond the "grave". They are there. It's not usually wishful thinking, but we will tell ourselves that because we are deep in our grief.

And many others will try to downplay our signs because of their own limiting beliefs. You will know in your heart. There is no need for confirmation from another when your heart feels it rings true. When we get quiet we can finally listen.

Death can be hard whether you have all the faith in the world that life does go on after this one (and I do). We are human and we are going to miss those people that have moved on and our day-to-day contact with them. They've lived with us and shined their light on our lives for even a brief time. They are so honored on our paths and they remain in our hearts forever. But we must go through our grieving stages, no matter how fast or slow and allow the pain to recede naturally. No burying any emotions that come up, but rather allowing them to be there and allowing them to float up and out of us like a blossoming flower. The experience is always divine and always honored. We bless them as they have blessed us with their presence. You grieve...and you move on. They are still living and expanding where they are and we must do the same here till we meet again. We must go on. But it does take time. The pain does diminish in intensity, I promise you. But it will always be there...a part of the new you and your new expression. You will take this person or persons in your life and in your heart always and the wisdom from the entire experience makes up who you are now.

So allow for that time to heal. Really and truly be with it and allow the time to pass you by. But know, too, they are there. They are seeing you from their place of living now. And they always always send their love. Always a message from the deceased is that they are okay and they love you. That is always the first and last message they leave with. It's a message that would always come through for the times I have connected with the deceased.

PART TWO

So back to the question, what does Alive mean? Even when our physical bodies die, we are still alive! As I said, we are energy first and always. We are alive when we truly LIVE. We are really dead when we've given up and remain unconscious to really existing, really feeling and being life for whatever that Divine unique expression is to each and every one of us. When we are truly fully awake we are alive.

Many experiences occur to us and our bodies when we are not living. Our body is wise, we must listen to the wisdom of our bodies. It will send you signs every day. If you ignore the signs in your life, it manifests in the body. When we've given up or stopped hearing the signs our bodies are sending, our bodies will produce sickness to get us to wake up. One might say, if you aren't going to live, you might as well die (physically at least). But if the experience of being sick does it's job to wake us up to our truest passions, then the experience truly had it's divine effect! Experiences such as someone getting cancer and while laid up in bed realized they were living in anxiety and fear while working too hard at a job they really hated every day! That is not living, that is dying. That is being in a forever state of negativity. Now, this doesn't discount doing a job that is "okay" and also pursuing our passion on the side so that we are still expressing our truest selves. If we can't do what we love all the time, we can love what we are doing while we do it. So in this example, this person will begin to see their passions again and really wonder why they stopped pursuing them or living in them a bit; you know playing! So they may finally start to see the light again, receive signs that get them into their passion and make the positive changes in their life that life required of them when the sickness occurred. And after making these changes, they will notice the sickness dissipate, medicine will finally work or a miraculous healing and recovery commences! It's about living, not dying.

Now, again, there are other examples of those receiving illness that are divine supposed to receive it and possibly die from in, in order for them and those around them to learn lessons of death. Each experience is unique. But I've read about many experiences of those that when they begin to die, they finally begin to live. Every moment becomes sacred. Merely going to the bathroom is a sacred moment to enjoy if only one last time. As I read these "dying" experience I begin to bring myself back to those moments. Living those little moments to the fullest. Even taking a moment to breathe and relax is vital and necessary and so beautifully honored. What a blessing it is. As you enjoy each precious moment right in the present moment you live, you become most fully who you are, the Divine Being you've always been.

I feel. It's that simple. Our feelings are our compass in life. Many times there are good feeling of happiness and joy and love. So it is easy to sit with these feelings and allow them to inspire you to new heights. And other times there are the tough emotions that require more dedication in being with them and processing them healthily. Repressed emotions manifest into our physical body as ailments, stress, and anxiety. So it is prudent to be with these not-so-pleasant emotions as much as you are with the pleasant emotions.

We are not here to live in our comfort zone all of the time but to expand beyond that point. To feel everything we desire. We are also not hear to shun our feelings. Our emotions are guides for our well being. We must feel them to the fullest in order to release them and move into something even better and higher in resonance. Repressing our feelings if they are uncomfortable only buries them deep to come up later in a much louder format that is even more challenging to release. Living in the now means feeling your feelings as they come up. Really live it and feel it. Sometimes our bodies defense mechanisms require us to go into a numb state of mind in order to make it through a tough period. And that is normal. That is perfectly fine. But then over time we will start to feel again and the feelings must come up for release. The processing that happens is amazing as we allow whatever it is we feel to simply be there. Be present with it. No need to go off on a tangent or a rage fit (though sometimes that's fun if alone and if safe methods are used) but to simply sit with the feeling and allow it to be there. Then step into that witness state and take interest in this feeling you are feeling. Think "oh that's interesting, I wonder what that means." Simply neutral though. Only allowing it to exist and then amazingly without seemingly much effort much of the time it will dissipate. Of course in terms of grief, as I have mentioned, may take time. It's all a part of the process. Ponderings of insights will come up and you will have a new higher way of being from simply allowing the feeling to move through you instead of getting stuck inside of you. Does that

"Listening to a Feeling, hearing what it has to say without thought, without judgment or avoidance, will lead it to naturally dissipate, it's job done. It's just you trying to talk to yourself, after all. Listen, and you'll gain a very enlightening heads up about what's really going on. :)" ~ Dawn, AwakeningwithDawn.com

And sometimes the best part of feeling is just being with it. Being in the beautiful stillness of life. We are not always called to act but to simple enjoy the space between; love; stillness. This connection to stillness is always there in every moment for our grasping. Every moment. The good and the not-so-good. It is here we are in our truest essence. There is action in non-action. Bask in the glow of the Divine. I gain strength from this Divine connection. It is this connection that assists us in going forth and truly what we *are* afterall. And as I wrote in my January 2010 newsletter I am so grateful to feel. I feel. I am so grateful for feeling the Divine connection within me. It is this connection that allows me to go forth in this life as it is now. It is the driving force for my entire beingness. It is amazing. It is you and it is me. It is all of us and to feel that connection is a blessed gift.

My Husband, Don, had this to say for our baby, Bella's, inquiry: "Perhaps the best anology is to say that being alive is being as awake as you can possibly be and knowing that everyone around you loves you so much."

Overall, this saying is so true: They may not remember what you did but they will remember how you made them feel. So live!

Maybe I am writing this article now for a future experience to come. Maybe I will need to come back to these words I write and reread them from a new perspective in the future. It is my intention that I can be in a state of graceful gratitude as I move through life, living and death.

CHALLENGE FOR THE MONTH
What would it take to make you happy?

This question will often go unanswered or occasionally addressed as if a wild dream never to be had. But if we simply take the time to really sit down with this question every day, at least once, you will see and entertain a reality that can be yours. As you do this you are placing your vibration in a frequency of pure happiness. What comes true to you is what will come to you as pure happiness. I'm not talking about money or things. But after you name off those obvious things that assist us in living comfortably, what is it that makes you happy. Really entertain this question. Really take the moments to answer it. Some won't even do this while reading this. Some will have too much to do, and think about all the mundane tasks that are in their day and take off running on those items. Before they know it, their day is gone and they are exhausted and heading off to bed. Take a moment. Take stock. Breathe. Allow yourself time to breathe and really listen to that voice inside you that shows you what makes you happy and peaceful every day. Listen and start to take some action steps. It's always there. So answer the question. What would it take to make you happy?

If I knew I were to die today, I would:

….Breathe more
Look at the sky more
Walk more Live more
Spend more time with kids
Do Yoga more
(...oh and quit my day job)
Worry less
Regret less
Forgive more
Love more
Be present with the divine beings in my life more–really see them and their divine essence more
Express my true self more
Be Still more
Become more fully Alive!
Be grateful for the blessings in my life more
So this is what I am trying to do, now! What would you do?

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Blessings to you on your path,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

The 2012 Shift: Galactic Alignment and Our Ascension

2010-06-29T10:00:00.002-04:00

February 2010

Although we can never really know at the highest level what is occurring during this major shift, I can tell you that we all are feeling a shift at some level. A part of us knows changes are coming. We can feel it deep within us. We are awakening now, not later. Maybe by a certain timeframe we will all be awakening or awakened. Maybe that timeframe is 2012 and maybe it is not. But some of us are already awakening or are already awakened and some are in the process of awakening and some are about to embark on the journey. We will all get there in our own beautiful time. However, it is also fascinating to note what is happening on a galactic level to Mother Earth right now. To best explain, here is an excerpt from Simone Matthews of Universal Life Tools, Waves of Love:

“On the solstice of 21 December 2012 (Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere), our entire solar system will be in the Photon Band of Light, receiving direct energetic transmissions from Alcyone and from our Galactic Core of the Milky Way – The Waves of Love. “In addition, we are also coming to the end of the Grand Cycle of time, the end of another 225 million year cycle, 26,000 year cycle and 365 day cycle. Thus on this December solstice there is a grand alignment in our stellar skies of the Galactic Core of the Milky Way, with Alcyone, with our Sun and with Earth – marking the end of some significant cycles of time (or frequency’s of consciousness).

“The Greater Central Sun (Galactic Core) is directly pulsing electo-magnetic Wave of Love vibrations though our Central Sun (Alycone), through our Sun and into Earth…..bringing through very high pulsations or frequencies of light energy to Earth. “What this electo-magnetic energy is facilitating is a shift in consciousness, a divine shift of the level of awareness of humanity from an egoic 3D state of fear, to a consciousness …an 5D state of being.

"So how can you prepare for 2012 and the entrance into a 5th Dimensional existence? My advice is to slow down and begin to ‘feel’ again as spirit will provide us all with the answers. All too often we get caught up in such a physical existence of ‘hurriedness’ and ‘no-time’ that we have forgotten how to trust and allow. If we refuse to listen to spirit it is a kin to swimming up stream - life just gets harder and harder.” ~ Simone Matthews, UniversalLifeTools.com

The energies have been building for some time and I’m sure will continue to do so! It feels as if the awakening is happening now, not 2012. It feels that by 2012 a major shift will have already occurred because we are getting there now in order to be in a new energy space by that timeframe. It takes time to make that leap. it’s not an overnight process. It seems as if the shift is occurring more and more, and in more people than ever before. The time is only now.

I have been feeling that the shift truly *is* only within. That, possibly, for those that are called to shift the land are those by karma or free will choice that may be clearing something within *themselves* tied to the land. So therefore assisting themselves more to elevate their vibrations or consciousness to this new reality. I feel that whenever we are clearing (often called healing) someone else we are assisting them (selfless service/karma) and clearing more of ourselves and again raising our vibrations to that higher reality. This speaks to the ancient Hawaiian clearing method, Ho’oponopono. You can find out more about Ho’oponopono on my website under the articles section. I feel the only thing that truly changes *is* ourselves to the higher vibration. And Mother Earth is raising Her frequency as well. So as a collective we are planning to raise our vibrations along with the planet. As a collective it works as the land and ourselves are cleared together. Or at least I feel this way today!

We know the strongest vibration wins. When thinking of men versus woman in regards to strong vibration, we know most men think they are strong because they are men so tend to have overbearing energy. This is due to their own upbringing and conditions of years past. And we, as women, were also taught our energy is to be "meek" and "submissive" throughout the ages. We are coming back from these stereotypical beliefs one step at a time. So it's not about being forceful. It's about being in our peaceful vibration and keeping *that* vibration strong. Sometimes action speaks and sometimes stillness speaks. Whether action is speaking to you or stillness it is a call within that will tell you in every moment which one feels right. With either one, the stillness remains. It is our ever constant connection as the Divine recognized. Did I just rant on and get off the subject or did you follow that!? :)

So much to ponder! Do we have parallel lives to transmute as well? Do we just merge with our other parallel selves? Is this what 2012 is all about? Are we actually transmuting all our parallel selves into the one highest vibration, rather than shifting one of ourselves into another higher vibration? Each could be right possibilities depending upon who you are talking to. Several experts will say we are transmuting all "lower" selves into the one as a part of our clearing out. This rings true to me. However, these questions can’t really be answered with 100% authenticity yet. It’s an individual answer that you may come to one day and switch back the next. It is of my belief right now that we are all choosing to move into a higher dimension or reality as a collective with Mother Earth. This is what feels right to me.

You know, in yoga it is said that when you focus on one item or subject in study, contemplation and meditation you will eventually merge with it and become one with it. Thereby, all knowledge of that item or subject will be known by you. It speaks to taking your time and not allowing distractions from your focus but to breathe into it. This is something that you can practice when it comes to finding the truth of this subject. You will feel it and know it within your entire being. Not only that, you will see the Universe answering your questions with synchronicities, people and places that will pop up to answer your questions about such a subject. This is a good practice to implement here. We are all One with the Universe after all. So it makes sense that all knowing is within us for the taking.

We are all One. That bridge of conscious realization of the Self, the Self as One. I like what a friend of mine said to me about how she is simply doing what feels good and following that guidance system. Following ones truth is at the core of our essence and what feels good is our core. What feels good to me is practicing feeling the energy within daily or several times a day and sometimes that happens when we study a subject such as this (becoming one with a subject and merging with it for the truth of it to emerge from that Oneness) and other times actually practicing the art of healing the self, others and the land. I know every time I've done a clearing of the land or body it feels wonderful and we do come away feeling lighter and freer; a higher resonance to our Source energy. Even more connected to what we truly are. Amazing!

It seems that we are having a collective experience with Mother Earth in order to (or rather the conclusion naturally being to) ascend to a new vibration. Like we are always evolving and expanding and contracting and expanding. As she ascends so do we, as we ascend so does she. A natural progression. Of course I won't know 100% for sure till I "get there". And really we never get anywhere, as we are already there. We are already one and just need to remove the blinders and blockages to see that. Become aware of it...a natural shift in “reality”.

And so with my soon-to-be-published book and matching workshop Divine EmbraceTM (yes I swear it's getting closer now!) it is my hope that you receive the Energy Awakening process that works best for you. Divine Embrace can assist you with the Ascension that is occurring for all of humanity to raise our vibrations and connect more fully. (Exercises are found in the book to assist you.) You can connect and open up more fully to the person that you already are.

It is a heart connection; a melding of one and all together. In this you raise your vibrations powerfully with the conscious decision to open up. You connect more clearly to All That Is. A very powerful connection. It is called Divine Embrace because you are embracing the Divine. Since you *are* the Divine, you are embracing and opening up to the Divine in you! We ignite that fire and watch each other soar!

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Peace and Bliss be with you ,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Flow Like the River

2010-06-29T10:00:00.000-04:00

April 2010

Go at your own pace. Like the river, or like the rapids. We'll all get there in our own time at our own pace. And when we get there we realize we were already there. It's the journey as much as it is the destination. Not to mention there is never a "destination" because we never "get there" as we are always there, here and now.

While out walking today during another gorgeous spring day here in Rhode Island, I became aware of an analogy for this space that we are all in, in our unique and divine selves at any given moment in time. I become aware of others on the path literally and as an analogy for the path we walk in life. Some folks are out there running, some are take a nice stroll and others are walking at a nice steady pace. But all of us are where we are. One is not better than the other. We are simply doing and honoring our bodies with whatever it needs whenever it needs it. For some it is a fast jog and others a nice balanced healing walk. All are beautifully healing and rejuvenating for the body, mind and spirit. None are better than the other. Each are honored methods for wellness and being. Whether we're going slow or fast, matters not. Walk, run, walk fast, or sitting in stillness matters not. And when you are sitting still, there is so much going on inside that may not be recognized by the passerby. Much work is processed when allowing your body to be in stillness. Doing any of these brings well-being to our body, mind and spirit anyway. Doing anything out in nature is extremely healing. Honor the space you are in wherever you are. Come to balance and well-being.

This same analogy work with in having a beginners stance in yoga, an advanced stand in yoga, or applying a gentle practice to yoga no matter your "level". We simply are where we are.

We can allow others their own pace and enjoy ours. Don't worry about what someone else is doing. They'll go at their own pace and you can go at your pace.

Remember to see people as divine. We'll all get there, and when you get there you'll know you already were/are there. Enjoy the flow. It's enjoying the ride, being in the divine connection during our journey that truly is our path.

When you see someone else doing something or being something that you desire to be or do. Don't let your low self-esteem get you in a bad place, or assist you in becoming more self-conscious or jealous or filled with hate and ego.

Honor them for their place and your for yours. Know that you are in the awareness of where they are. And when you are in the awareness of where they are, you are in that like-vibrational space. When you are aware of another's situation, you are noticing this vibrational experience, so you too are in that vibrational space and can bring yourself to that experience as well (if you so desire), rather than getting in a negative vibration with jealousy, hate or ego.

Know also that sometimes what you see others as doing or "Being" is not necessarily their truth. It is *your* truth. It is the mirror flashing back at you to listen in and hear what you are hearing. Say for example you feel another person is acting better than others. The other person in their space may not actually be feeling smug or better than another, but it may be something you are seeing. And that is not necessarily the real truth. If you are seeing it, it is for you to look at and work through.

If you are seeing a good thing in someone but suddenly low self-esteem kicks in so your ego translates the good thing in that someone to a not-so-true negative thing that you see so that you can feel better about yourself, then that is not true. You must look deep within yourself and hear your truest wisdom from within. Stop listening to the ego's lies and start hearing the truth from your heart. Your heart knows we are all on a divine path together and will all meet each other wherever we are.

Don't get stuck in the same negative thoughts and patterns. By listening to the ego traps, falling into the depths of negative thoughts and aiming venomous energy at another we are disconnecting from Source. Our Source is honest, forgiving and loving. Stern but gentle. Never lingering in disgust, unforgiveness or negativity. I'm not saying don't see what "is" and ignore the battle of a challenge that has come your way. I'm saying see the message for what it is and what it is that YOU need to work through and not to aim bitter, endless negative energy towards another. Allow your awareness to shine a light on the negative emotions and hear the messages they have for you. That is why the experience has come up for you! So you receive the message and take the action to process the issues within you. See that shadow inside yourself, honor its existence and process what you need to process. Then allow those emotions to flow out of you. When you become present with an emotion, it is honored and can more speedily process its way through you. Then you can move on to your next evolution. You can be in the witness state and simply come into the awareness of what the issues are as you watch from afar. Processing can occur naturally and the messages become clear. So breathe in slowly and deeply and allow the space to exist for what IS and let it flow through you like the river.

So instead of tapping into jealousy, low self-esteem or negativity. Check out of those negative emotions and check in to love, awareness, knowing that you are in that place and you are getting "there" in your own time, in your own place, at your own pace. Our paths are not in levels. Our paths are parallell. We walk together in the journey of life, no matter where we are in our lives.

We are each unique beings expressing that unique part of ourselves to make up the whole. So we will not always be the same but that is what makes life fun and interesting. Each of our own unique expressions *are* what makes up the whole. Together we are all One. Honor your truth and be your truest expression always. No one is above or below me or you. We are all on unique paths together, no matter where we are on the path. We are at the very core of ourselves Divine beings.

So here I am taking it easy when life calls for me to take it easy. And taking action when life calls for action. I'm living my yoga on and off the mat, honoring the polarities of action and stillness. Like Honey Roasted Cashews, the best of both worlds blended together. It's time to be our truth and flow like the river. Will you join me?

"May the sun bring you energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world, and know it's beauty all the days of your life."
~ Apache blessing

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Brightest blessings and sparkly energy to you,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

What I Know For Sure (right now)

2010-06-29T09:56:00.002-04:00

March 2010

Occasionally Oprah sends a section in her newsletter called "What I know for sure". So I thought I would send out a "What I know for sure (right now)" for this month's newsletter. You'll see with my first one why it's only "right now". :) Case in point, a great one from Oprah this month,"What I know for sure: Life is about an energy exchange. Everything and everybody is vibrating at different frequencies. And you get to choose the vibration you want to resonate with and how to manifest that choice through your actions." I totally resonate with this big time!

Now on to my list. I'm sure I could add hundreds of things to this list but for today I want to keep this list simple with the top ten things of what I know for sure right now:

1. Everything is always changing, nothing stays the same. Go with the flow of life.

Roll with the waves, the ups the downs, the in's the outs. You can stay in your center more and more as you consciously practice the Divine connection that is always there. We can live life to its fullests and feel the ups and downs while remaining in our peaceful center. The more you do this the easier it gets over time. Things will change but our center is always there for the grasping. So the more you can breathe in divine presence in every moment the easier the challenges will pass you by.

We can send out our intentions but mostly live right now, in this moment. I was not doing that recently but moreso in my intentions instead of living and feeling the aliveness that I am in every moment. It's always there. I just start to become "unconscious" the more I live in what "could be" and fall into the "ego" traps that are there. So little reminders come and if I ignore them, the whispers turn into screams, as I like to say. So listen. Here the call of what is right now. It's energy that is just under the surface of our external experiences. This reality if filled with beautiful experiences to enjoy and work through. But we CAN live in this beautiful experience and be in our inner peaceful center at the same time.

2. Nothing is ever ours. Everything is temporary. Enjoy what we have now. It will not always be. Live in the Present moment. Surrender everything!

3. We are all One. We are all connected, every human being, every tree, plant and flower. We are the source connection.

4. Everything is alive with energy. Everything. We can choose to manipulate it to our desires as our expression or simply enjoy it as it flows. A balance occurs with enjoying the energy as is and with allowing what is bursting out of you as divine guidance to flow as your expression of the energy.

Even our words have energy! It's not just about being positive but rather being conscious. We can use our negative energy to say no I don't want that. It's there as a guiding post to show us what is inside of us and what we need to bring into the light to transmute into what we really are becoming. Light beings. Become conscious.

5. Just do what you love. Divine Guidance call us, pulls us to our divine expression. We must express what we love and love what we express. What feels truly divine good is what is calling to you. So be happy.

6. Put our love into whatever it is we are doing! We can love what we do and we can do what we love. While we are on our way to our next expression we must enjoy the moment that is happening right now. So whatever it is that you are doing, put your loving energy into it. This will keep your conscious vibration singing high and that feeds your future experience as well!

7. Movement is key. Live in the flow. Energy is constantly moving and our mind, body and soul require this movement as well. You can force yourself to be unmoving, stubborn or lazy. Or you can choose to flow with life. Move your body and feel the rejuvenation received. It's so easy to become lazy and complacent; stagnant. But it takes extra energy to remain this way and stop the forces of energy from doing what they are naturally supposed to do and that is to move, change and evolve. As you move your body you will notice the toxins being released from your body. The signs of this are feeling ahhhh oh so good.Feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and invigated. As you hit your edge you will begin to notice that you can take it even further over time. We are never stagnant, always evolving, always changing. My movement of choice is yoga as well as aerobics of many forms. But there are so many out there to choose from. Pick your favorites as that is what you will continue to do. Remember to allow your mind and soul to expand as well. Our minds become habitual to thought patterns and emotions. We can stay stagnant in old beliefs, emotions and patterns or become conscious of our life. See what is happening in your life now. Ask yourself the important questions. Are you happy and feeling good now? If not, why? What is it that needs to move or change to make yourself more uplifted. Or what is it in our old limiting beliefs that need to be modified in order for the change to occur from within and be happy where you are now in that new conscious awareness. There's so much to say about this point but for now I will stop here and see what seeds have been planted for you.

8. Faith and Trust. Know we are always taken care of. Always. Everything happens for the highest and best good of our current vibration. This one is so simple and yet to pivotal to what holds it all together for me, especially during those challenging times. Having faith that all is as it should be gets me through. Using faith to assist me in seeing the good that comes out of *every* situation allows me to flow with life. Trust that you are in the flow. Allow grace to move you through the challenges and hold on to your faith that we are all One with Source.

9. By meditating you can get quiet enough to hear the still small voice within. In meditation you get closer to the vibration that we were before incarnating. And in doing this you bring a little piece of that back with you for a higher awareness. Your conscious evolves, changes and moves to new levels through meditation. Messages and knowings happen most assuredly easier when meditating and even when not meditating if you are in a regular meditating practice. Life flows with you because you are consciously connected with your dedicated meditation practice. The benefits are amazing.

Some days are harder than others so sometimes we forget or think we don't have the time. Totally understandable. We all get there and we all do it. Our ego-driven lives take over. But you may take note that on those days when we don't take that time for ourselves, even 5 minutes, that the day is rockier and more challenging to move through. You may feel less connected and little knowings will not more easily come your way like they do when you regularly meditate. You can even meditate while journaling at your desk. You can write and then close your eyes for a few moments and then write some more. Whatever it is that you can do, do it.

So take a few moments every day to come back to yourself with meditation. Come back to the Divine by getting quiet and being. You can do this in the sanctuary of your home, out in nature or even in the bathroom stall at work. I know I have to do this sometimes and it's really helpful. Get centered and move through your day with more ease, grace and love with connected through meditation.

10. We only have right now. Live in the moment of Now. Right now in this very second you can tap into your true peaceful still self. Right now in this very moment is all you have so you can make the most of only right now. The phrase "Live like you were dying" is so right on. We never know when our lives will end really. It could be any day, any moment or even today. Live right now as if the next second is your last. When you do this every single thing you do, every moment and every person you see becomes sacred. Denise Linn shared a moving newsletter in her Mumblings & Musings this month about a friend of hers diagnosed with cancer and the hospital being unable to continue her life support measures. They let her know that she had mere weeks to live. What her friend became when she heard this was beautiful and graceful. She began seeing every moment as a treasure. Every feeling. Even sitting on the toilet became a sacred moment to treasure. Every thing we feel, see and do is a gift. And by living like this EVERY DAY in EVERY MOMENT we truly expand our life to something so meaningful and loving. Life truly is a treasure and as you live in this very moment Now (and always) you really LIVE. Make that choice to be you and live Now, happy in faith and trust that all is Divine.

This month's newsletter is a rush job. I do apologize if there are any typos. Please see beyond any typos I may have missed. When I return from vacation I will do a sweep of the newsletter and make sure it flows without any typos as best I can. But even with any typos, the information is held within.

"You can say a lot by saying a little. You do not need to give away the whole kit-n-kaboodle." ~ Me

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Peace and Bliss be with you ,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

New Attitude for the New Year. Attitude of Gratitude.

2010-01-13T15:32:00.001-05:00

Count your blessings. This new year is all about you. Yes, really. It's about putting out there what your true essence is and what your true divine destiny of service or passion is. From the big stuff to the small stuff it's about aligning with a higher vibration. The highest vibrations are Gratitude, Appreciation and Love.

I invite you to start this new year out right and to really count your blessings. Notice the blessings already in your life now. Really take a moment and close your eyes and come into this awareness. Feel the love and gratitude for the beautiful family you have, the shelter over your head, money in your pocket, food in your belly, job you may still have, or the excellent health you and your family may be experiencing and even smaller things that are so big like the smile of your baby when she looks at you. Whatever it is that is in your life, truly see it as the blessing that it is. Be grateful for even the not-so-great stuff. Because they are blessings to move you into a new more desired vibration. Gratitude and appreciation are the highest vibration along with love. Coming into full awareness of what's already in your life, allows more of the SAME to flow your way!

Many Masters and Guru's state that their only intention when they wake up in the morning is "Thank you". That is an intense feeling when you are present with it. It is so intense Love comes into your awareness with it. Because that is all there is. We only have what is in our present moment. And it is only in the present moment that we can allow the highest good to flow through us. We can feel good now. Not in 10 days or after you've gone through this process or that process, but now. Right now, in this very moment. It's all about your free will and belief that you can be in a higher vibrational good state of being. It's one step, one leap and you are there.

Be grateful for ALL things in your life. Be grateful for the good *and* the “bad”. Be grateful and accept that all things are brought to you for your life experience, even the not-so-great stuff. (I know, I know. How many times can I say "Be grateful"! But the point is to be in the grateful or appreciative frequency.) Tell the Universe, THANK YOU for this challenge, this person, or this horrible experience. Then truly feel that gratefulness. As you ask it to show you what lessons it has for you, inspiration comes because you have come to a state of gratitude and acceptance for what IS right now. You realize that all experiences are for your highest and best good. You realize you are timeless. This too shall pass. You are going to get through these experiences without burying them. You are so grateful and happy to have this experience show you what you need to learn about yourself so that you can shine a light on it, integrate the learning’s and transmute it into the light being you are! Then suddenly a shift occurs and more wonderful things occur. You come to a state of appreciation, forgiveness, and healing. The shift that occurs within is indescribable. You may only notice little blips on the radar screen at first and then suddenly a ginormous change occurs in that pattern and it stops. You’ve integrated. You’ve moved forward. You’ve evolved. And you can continue to work on the next thing that may come up with living in gratitude and faith. All truly is well.

Be in a grateful state of mind now. Be grateful for what you have now. Be grateful for what you will have, as if it’s already hear. Expect it and then release it. Remember, if you are not feeling grateful or uplifted you might be feeling resistance. And as they say, what we resist persists or what you fear you draw near. So do not focus on the negative things in your life, only the positive things. Be grateful for the negative experiences so your vibration in in that uplifted state of being. As you are in the positive state of mind you continue to bring positive experiences into your life. Whatever we resonate at is exactly what we receive. So raise your vibrations naturally and easily just by feeling grateful. Feel grateful for yourself, for your family, home, for your neighbors and co-workers and *their* good fortune too. As we are grateful to another’s good fortune we assist in their continuing their good fortune. This is giving without expecting anything in return. And as we do that, we automatically are in a new vibration that feeds the positive energy and we receive that much faster and easier. So energize yourself and find those truly wonderful things to feel grateful for. As you do, you move to that place and transform. And you can manifest the life of your dreams.

It does take dedication, a positive outlook, forgiveness of self and others. One thing that helped me and I strongly suggest you doing is having a Gratitude Journal. Write down ALL the good in your life. And I mean ALL the good. If you need to first get out all the bad, write it down, then BURN that journal/paper. (This is very good for releasing all the bad once and for all. You're telling God you're not going to accept that ickiness in your life anymore.) Then EVERY DAY write down at least three things you are grateful for. (At least!) I know when I got started, I couldn't stop at three. Do this for 21 days or more! After the 21 days, if you ever get in a funk do this exercise again. It works to adjust your brain waves to expecting more positive experiences to be grateful for and as you expect it, you align with that frequency and receive those positive experiences. Gratitude is one of the highest vibrations. Gratitude brings peace.

In this uplifted state of being you will begin to notice a movement within. It can start off very slow and gradually increase in intensity. Do what your spirit moves you to do. It's not something you attain. It just is. It's always there. You just simply open up to it. You open up to yourself. Listen to the whispers within. When you don't listen they become screams anyway! :) It's the quiet place inside of you that is always there. Just allow it to flow rather than stifling it. It doesn't have to be a major shift in one fell swoop but one natural move, in the direction of your inner guidance, after another. And from there always enjoy the ride.

I feel. I am so grateful for feeling the Divine connection within me. It is this connection that allows me to go forth in this life as it is now. It is the driving force for my entire beingness. It is amazing. It is you and it is me. It is all of us and to feel that connection is a blessed gift. This is my thank you every morning when I wake up.
Happy NEW YEAR to you all! Here's to a fantastic new year this 2010. You all deserve it!

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Peace and Bliss be with you ,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Don't Know. Don't Care.

2010-01-13T15:30:00.002-05:00

During this Holiday season it is so easy to get caught up the hustle and bustle of obtaining gifts and running errands for the next holiday party. There are so many who have more stress and anxiety around this season that is supposed to be happy, peaceful and in celebration for our Source Connection. So now more than ever it is so important to come back to your center. To live in the present moment of stillness and love. It is so very important because it can be so easily lost when we are constantly worrying about what we will get for whom, what we can afford, who will be hurt if you don't get the "perfect" gift, how we will make the kids happy while still including others in on the fun, if we will have a job to sustain us, if we will get a job for some, who has crossed over and will no longer be with us in this reality, and this holiday bustle compounds the "usual" stress to a higher level.

It's imperative to get out of the past and stop worry about the future. Start living for right now. Right now, in this very moment there is peace. The stillness is with you if you only allow it to be. Take a deep breath right now and close your eyes. Inhale and exhale. What do you feel? Stillness? Peace? Love? It is this space within you that is always within you that no one and no thing can ever touch nor take away. It is your connection to the Divine/God/Universe. It is you.

In order to assist you this Holiday season, I want to share the gift of presence through meditation. I would like to share a meditation method that was shown to me by a Zen Master at the Providence Zen Center in Cumberland, Rhode Island during a one day retreat. This retreat was a six hour Zen meditation. This was the longest meditation I’ve experienced in one sitting thus far.

We would sit in the lotus position or with legs crossed for 20 minutes in meditation and then do a walking meditation for 10-20 minutes. Then sit for 20 minutes and do a walking meditation for 10-20 minutes. And the cycle continued until complete. At sporadic times during the sitting meditation the meditation leader would walk around with a stick and ask that you lower your head to the floor exposing your back if you would like to receive a tap on your back. It is the idea that this will adjust your mind when needed as well as your body to stay present during the meditation. I’m sure there are other subtle benefits as well.

A short time into the meditation we started to take turns going in to the Zen Master to have a discussion with him or to simply sit with him for however long we felt necessary. Some folks had long debates about spiritual or life issues. Others chose not to go in. When I went in it was about three hours into the meditation. All the questions I had thought I might ask the Zen Master went away. I no longer required answers. So I didn’t have much to talk about. He gave me a great meditation tip to keep me going through the last half of my meditation retreat. He said to simply chant a mantra in my mind coordinated with my breath. Breathe in, “Don’t Know”, Breathe out, “Don’t Care”. Inhale-Don't Know. Exhale-Don't Care. Don’t know, don’t care, don’t know, don’t care, don’t know, don’t care.

This is a wise mantra. The idea is that you are not in the yin and yang of life; the ups and downs; but rather view the experiences from a calm neutral place. It's not bad. It's not good. It just is. The more I learn the more I realize I know nothing. The Divine is all-knowing. So leave it up to the Divine. Freedom. Not caring about what’s going on around you does not say you do not have compassion for others experiences or the issues happening in your life. Instead it is more of a way of accepting what is going on as Divine. Because everything truly is Divine and happens for a reason. You are simply observing in a neutral but peaceful place of being. Don’t know. Don’t care.

"There is no waiting for something to happen, no point in the future to get to. All you have ever longed for is here in this moment, right now." ~ Oriah Mountain Dreamer

I've been on the meditation path for a decade now and the more I meditate the more I connect with the Divine/God. Meditation is my connection and brings me back to presence. I remember that I am now in a more constant state of meditation aka Presence/Stillness/Magic/Now. Today the sky was my meditation. the blue star-filled sky that changed to dusk and a beautiful sunrise with pinks and blues to yellow and blue. So magical. A stillness now always felt comes back to me during these moments. Sometimes my state of being wavers but the meditation practice brings me back to magical awareness...to "myself", the stillness within...to my connection to the Divine. Whatever your method the more you can dedicate a daily practice to connecting to Source the more you will feel that you have always been and always will be connected. It is the gift of presence. When you share this with yourself it is felt by all those around you.

So for this Holiday season. Give this meditation a try. Or simply sit in quiet peace for even five minutes a day and you will feel the benefits a thousand fold. The immediate benefits are clarity and relaxation. There are striking long-term health benefits from meditation as well. Breath awareness is another great meditation that you can do anywhere. Just notice and be aware of your breath, the inhale and the exhale. Your breath is always in the present moment so becoming aware of your breath pulls you in the Now. And if you're in a winter season, you can also enjoy the benefits of a beautiful snowfall. Get outside, breathe in the crisp air, and watch, and listen. If there is serene snow where you live, enjoy the snow as each unique beautiful snowflake falls. There is a unique stillness in the air when you can get outside and be with a fresh snowfall. Nature takes you back to your true essence. Each drop of nature brings me back to center and peace. It is my wish that each of you receive the gift of stillness and peace this holiday season.

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Peace and Bliss be with you ,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

Share your True Essence as your Gift this Thanksgiving!

2009-11-24T13:42:00.001-05:00

Share your True Essence as your Gift this Thanksgiving! (I have to be Me!) What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to not only recognize your true essence but to share those unique gifts that God has given you to the World! This is the best way to raise your vibration and contribute in a positive way! Add to this your gratitude for these gifts and this ability to share them and you are well on your way to living blissfully Now and Always. Bless the world with your blessings and you will receive those blessings back a thousand fold. It's in the sharing the true magic happens.

It's becoming clearer every day that the message is to always remain true to the core of who you are. Be authentic. Don't worry about what others think. Only be who you truly are. That is all you can do. For me, I am living as authentically as possible while being grateful for all I've received and all I can share with others. Gratitude is one of the highest vibrational states out there! And it feels oh so good!

So my advice is to do you best not to sell out for money, fame or another persons happiness. You must follow *your* own happiness and passions. THAT is where true bliss lies for each of us. You only delay the inevitable and cause more roadblocks in your life that make it much harder to get back in the groove of your happy life. I'm not saying give up your job before you've even taken a moment to make a plan. I'm saying if you are in a job that is paying the bills, that's wonderful. Stay there and reevaluate if you are happy with the job. IF you are, fantastic. If you are not, then see if it's a new hobby you'd like to pursue while keeping the day job. Or maybe there is something entirely new you'd like to explore as a career. Start looking into those options and work your way towards it one step at a time. When there is a plan you can have more peace doing a job you are not so happy with, knowing you are getting to the career you will truly enjoy. It is about living happy now even doing something that is not completely in line with your bliss but always being true to your authentic self even in the not-so-great moments.

It's about becoming aligned with your true self and being in alignment with that true self in every moment possible. Remove attachments to the "negative" of the job and simply enjoy being wherever you are while continuing to stay and bring to yourself into proper alignment with your true self. Do your best no matter what job you are doing. You'll feel so much more aligned with truth and integrity when you do this and your days will go by happier and more peaceful.

You might think you are doing the right thing because society or someone you care about says it's what you are "supposed" to do. But we must stop listening to those past conditionings. They are out dated!!! Don't let anyone limit you or say you are "this" or you are "that" when you are soooo much more than whatever it is they say. It's time to follow your heart and be strong in order for the essence of who you are to shine.

Whatever it is you can bring it out! You can take it one step at a time little by little or go for the big-juicy-winner-takes-all for whatever is your passion in life. Listen to your inner guidance. It will never steer you wrong. Know that everything has divine timing and you are always right where you need to be. Lose the cords of needing to be elsewhere while following the divinely inspired actions that come your way of things that get you to an even higher vibrational space. If you get a pang of doubt, LISTEN UP! It's your wake up call. Please listen to the whispers or sooner or later the screams will come. Remember guidance that comes will always be framed in a positive gentle tug and never negative or mean or doubtful or fearful (that is ego). Be who you are in the small circles of conversation and in the large ones.

Be who you are all the time. THAT is part of why we are all here! To express the Divine through us. And each of us have a unique expression to shine! So let it shine! :) Sometimes I find myself being the old me, that meek little girl who didn't speak up or say how she felt. She didn't want to be seen and she didn't want to cause any ripples that would lead back to her. She wanted to slide through life easily and quietly enjoying it here and there. But the Universe had other plans. I have to be seen to teach workshops. I am in school to be a Yoga Instructor and I have to be seen to teach yoga. I have to be seen in my family as an equal member with a voice! These newsletters I send out to you all have been a true testament to my putting my voice out there. These newsletters afford me the opportunity to express myself as well as channel messages that are meaningful to those that are drawn to reading them.

It is part of my voice, my expression to uplift. So reach into the core of your being so that you shine your light and ascend naturally to the light beings you already are. I try my best to be as authentic, true and REAL as I can in what I share (and how I live) because that is all I can do. Being another fake person with fluffy messages will not evolve my soul or anyone else's. So what I share is from my heart, my higher self, the Angels and God/Universe/The All That Is. It is all of us.

As much as my awareness is in every moment it is as real as can be. I am not poetic or seductively eloquent with my messages for the most part. Usually I'm just me, up front, upbeat, corny and a die-hard romantic for those happy endings. Sometimes when my Guides (ultimately a part of me) speak through me they sometimes have a higher fluidity in the tone and message that comes through very strong. And sometimes it is necessary for only my voice to speak the message. It is whatever the present moment calls for and it is Divine. My awareness will change/evolve and my beliefs will change and so too will the messages. And that's all about ascending. So the message this month for all of you reading this is to be real to yourself. Put your voice out there where you can and go wherever you are Divinely guided to go. Don't let another out-of-date belief stop you in your tracks anymore. Wake up. Share your gifts no matter how "small" you think they are or how "big" they are. Each sharing is a major contribution to the World's ascension. Be grateful for your gifts and share what has been given.

I have something to share (we all do) and it might not make it to the larger audiences but it will make it to the circle of family, friends and students that are divinely guided to be around me. Just as their unique presence will be felt by me. And our special sharing's are what being a part of this world is all about. Share with each other the unique special essence that you are. Live your life now, not when you're dead with a nice quote on a tombstone.

Sometimes I want to dance to music in my car. So I dance! I have to start not caring if I look "crazy". I'm hoping this will rub off on my kids. I'm starting to learn to beat to the heart of my own drum. I'm still shy. I'm a work in progress but I'll get there and enjoy it while I do! I might not be the sexy sensual writer or the Tony Robbins of this century but there is a middle ground for me there. I'm happy with who I am right now. And there are many underlying layers I have yet to comprehend about myself. I'm still exploring what those are. We can't quite know everything about ourselves right? There is fun in the mystery of who we are. Explore who you are and play with the open mindedness of the many possibilities that you are more than you think you are! :)

The message of this month's newsletter is to express yourself in every moment that you can. Now that doesn't always mean talking or doing something. Sometimes that may actually mean saying or doing nothing as your expression; not feeding negative gossip, or not taking part in something that does not feel right to you, or taking quiet time for yourself for once. Whatever your expression is for every moment, share it. Get in touch with the real you. Many times I find that simply being is the best answer. Simply removing myself from the "positive or negative" of a situation and becoming neutral. In this place there is peace. This is where I live most times from within myself. This is where my true essence is felt most. This is where there are no attachments and it is only bliss and peace no matter what is going on in the outside world. This is where we know that all is Divine and everything that is happening is happening for a reason. It's all Divine.

"Life begins at the end of the comfort zone."
~ Unknown

Self-acceptance comes into play here. In order to get down deep to the depths of your true essence you must accept it as a part of who you are and be willing to share it or release it in some fashion. Accept that there is more to you that even you haven't explored yet. We have our lives here to pull out new expressions of ourselves. Now is no longer a time for self-judgment so let go! It's time to have some fun with it! :)

A great affirmation to recite many times a day or whenever you need a reminder is: "I am perfect just as I am," by Judith Lasater, PH.D., P.T., Living Your Yoga.

You are always moving in the direction of your soul's highest calling whether you know it or not. But you can do this consciously and blissfully. We mine as well enjoy the physical reality as much as we can while we're here. There must be a reason for all of these gifts we've been given. What you have to share is valid and true and necessary to the whole. Share with us what is special to you. Embrace your true essence. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!

Follow your bliss,
~Spiritual Cheerleader

It's So Easy To Forget

2009-10-27T15:52:00.003-04:00

It's so easy to forget. It's so easy to fall back into unconscious living. You're on a high of universal bliss and then wammo the ego steps in due to a distraction or chaos with day-to-day living.
We need to remember even especially during mundane or busy times that we are always and can always be in a constant state of peace and centeredness even then!

Breathe in the Peace and stillness within you. Drink it in. Stillness is with you always. For, it IS you. Bliss, Peace, Love, Stillness, Consciousness; whatever you call it, it is all the same. And it is your essence. Breathe and feel the peace underneath all the chatter, thought forms and ego perceptions.

You can never be lost as you are always found. The more you shed the unnecessary portions of your ego the more awake and aware you become of your true essence; your stillness; your presence in every living moment. Every moment is ALIVE. And you become aware of it as you recognize those thoughts as not good, not bad, but just bubbles of energy that you no longer need to attach to.

As long as there is attachment to the thought, it will exist. Release the attachment and pure freedom is yours. When you have that thought of a co-worker conspiring against you or a wrong-doing by your boss or anyone, release that thought. Release the attachment to the thought that it is real. Whether that is true or not matters not. When it is released you suddenly feel a peace and bliss you never thought possible. Magic occurs in this moment. The peace you feel is "proof in the pudding" with regards to your thoughts and emotions (emotions that attach to those thoughts thereby creating more experiences that create those thoughts and emotions to continue to stay in existence) really only being an illusion and only in existence if you believe it.

While in stillness you will sometimes receive intuitive guidance that will assist you. You know and feel it is true because it is something that comes from within, out of that stillness. And then you listen to the guidance given (whether that is to take divinely inspired action or not take action on something). So then move in that present moment whatever it calls for. If it calls for nothing, then be in that peace. The more you stay in touch with this inner knowing the easier it is to remain present and fully conscious.

Flower in your own time. We are all flowering in our own space and time. Some are at a slow pace and others faster. We each have a set pace that works for us. Some will flower immediately and most will go gradually. And for the gradual folks, blissful stillness starts to show up in spurts and sputters gaining in momentum. It seems to disappear at times. And that is our unconsciousness coming back in. Just check in as often as you can and remain present. Be with the present moment always. Breathe and remember.

If a thought comes in and you notice suffering (Resistance & Attachment = Suffering), just come to the remembrance of your true essence and release the thought to the ethers. Do not resist the uncomfortable emotions or thoughts, but rather let them pass on by. Allow them to exist rather than burying them deep down. These will only boil over for an explosion later. By allowing them to exist they dissipate much faster. Kim Eng notes that you can release an emotion in 20 seconds if you remain present with it. 20 seconds! That's amazing. Not minutes, or hours, or days or weeks or years! 20 seconds if you allow it to be what it is. It's made manifest so it must run its course. It doesn't have to build upon itself by repressing it or dwelling on it in a wallowing state. If can be allowed and most important ACCEPTED as it is and it will disappear.

As Kim Eng shared during the seminar I attended, become the bamboo. Inside a piece of bamboo it is hollow. This is a wonderful goal to strive for within the self. Allow thoughts and emotions to flow in and flow back out. It need not stick for long. Simply follow divine guidance that comes in and allow the thoughts and emotions to flow on through.

If you are in an enjoyable moment, enjoy it but have *no* attachment to it so that it can be what it is to be and you do not suffer if or rather when the enjoyable moment passes.
Remaining in stillness you will always have a peace with you no matter what "good" or "bad" moment is happening in the present.

So become conscious. Really check in with yourself in every moment. Bring more of you out and more of your higher self through you to the world by being conscious. Pay attention to your environment, your feelings, your thoughts, your reactions, synchronicities that happen in your life, to nature, your loved ones, and strangers. Pay attention. Connect with the Self and the world. Staying conscious allows your light to consistently shine. It also feels so much better! When you go through emotions they can transpire in the present moment and dissipate much faster! Allow what is to exist and transform all you see into light simply by recognizing the light within all you see! :)

Here is an awesome exercises in consciousness from Matt Kahn of True Divine Nature: "Close your eyes and ask: Is there a who that is here or is here what's here?" Pause to feel the knowing. Here is what's here. "If there is no specific who that exists out of a temporary image, how do you know that the thoughts in your mind are yours? For example if you are thinking, 'I am ____/blank'. It's just a thought that suggests that there is an I seeing or feeling this way. How do you know that that thought that you are hearing pertains to you if there is no "who" that is here? Everything is consciousness, there's a thought and consciousness is believing it. "Who" is the consciousness of thought believing in itself." This exercise is found in the video section of Matt's website dated 8/19/09. When I do this exercise I become so aware of the true awareness that is within. I am that and it has always been and always will be.

I've received a question this month that has turned into Part 2 of this article, so I must send you on down this web page to read the "Dear Maggie" column for more on remain present, conscious and staying in your peace and bliss. :)

To see my full October 2009 newsletter, please go to: www.SpiritualCompassConnection.com/October2009.html

Enjoy, live, laugh and love always!
Follow your bliss,
~Maggie, Spiritual Cheerleader
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