ALLOWING THE FEELINGS TO COME FORWARD

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Most of us spend much of our energy trying to suppress our feelings. We push them down when we drink alcohol, or push them aside with distractions. Depth psychology has much to say about this subject. Stuffing our feelings is called repression, and can lead to neurosis.

It is best to allow the unpleasant feelings to come forward, visit with them and then let them go. In that way we can release them and say goodbye.

We generally think that spiritual awakening arises via the thinking mind, but it is the heart that needs to heal from its trauma and open, thereby revealing our connection with all that is. When there is blockage, you feel isolated and disjointed, and are unable to experience the natural flow of grace that is a byproduct of living in the present moment.

Healers know that ailments and imbalances in your physical body cannot be fully healed as long as emotional blockages remain. Releasing negative emotions allows the natural healing powers of the body to manifest.

As we become balanced in ourselves, we are able to transmute negative emotions that we receive from others. This allows us to both retain our state of equilibrium and reciprocate with healing energy, thereby becoming a force of healing in the world.

Healing

LEARNING TO CONTROL THE ENERGY

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When we walk into a room of unsettled energy, do we react with reciprocal feelings or do we have the power to transform?

This is one of our greatest challenges as human beings. If we succumb to the energy that surrounds us, we do not have control over ourselves, and having no control over ourselves we cannot control our environment or be of assistance to others.

We start to gain that control with strong intention and by reinforcing ourselves through regular spiritual practices so that we are firmly grounded in our own inner peace. With the benefit of that inner calm we can avoid reactions that only further stir the waters. Moreover, our presence can generate a powerful calmness, helping to settle the energy in our presence. In that environment, solutions will present themselves, further helping to restore the much needed harmony.

Healing, Peace

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

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Especially in these troubled times, many of us may face devastating losses that come upon us suddenly and without warning. Or we may find that our good health fails us, and we may even come face to face with our mortality. What do we do?

Instead of focusing on our bodies and the vulnerabilities in our life, we should focus on what never changes — the fundamental ground of our being.

In fact our focus on our very Self should be a regular part of every day, and if we do that we will be better prepared when disaster strikes.

We should also remember that hardships are our friends because they can be wise teachers. If we surrender to each moment with grace we will experience an inner awakening of our higher self.

Know that you are always supported on the divine level. Ask for guidance as you walk through difficult terrain.

Finally, remember that as an eternal spiritual being you will survive any experience that this world can present, and so will those whom you love.

Healing, Our True Nature

HEALING FROM ADDICTION

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In the 12 step programs dealing with alcohol or drug addictions the student is asked to seek the interception of God. Many struggle with the concept of God, and for those who are atheists or agnostics, it is suggested that they invoke a “Higher Power.”

Many feel that they cannot do spiritual work because they cannot believe in the concept of God that has been presented to them by religion. However, what is not always understood is that spiritual growth does not require any particular belief system.

For example Buddhism does not promote the idea of God and instead has a psychological approach of purifying the heart and mind. It also helps the student to overcome compulsive behaviors that cause suffering to self and others.

Whether or not the proponents realize it, the 12 step program is a program that in like manner teaches a method of purifying heart and mind, and its practices have proven their efficacy in overcoming compulsive addictions. It also lays the foundation for continued spiritual growth, by aligning their behaviors with their inner divine Self.

(For more discussion of this topic, the reader is referred to my book entitled “Your Higher Power is You!”)

Healing, Spiritual Practice

OUR ATTEMPT AT CONTROL

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I have a message for you control freaks (and, yes, I am one of you): You are actually never in control!

Get over it!

Let go and go with the flow. Those bad moments that you try to keep at bay–those are your teachers. Allow them in as they contain the formula for discovering the gems lying hidden in your consciousness and your inner bliss.

As within so without. The external challenges and obstacles that you face actually come from within. They are generated to give you the experience necessary so that you can rise in knowledge and consciousness. They may also set-up necessary experiences for those around you.

That thing that you fear the most…you are drawing it to you for the above reasons.

So go with the flow and welcome what life comes to you as your teacher.

(I wrote this message about a week before slipping and falling on ice, and breaking my pelvis. How true it is!)

Healing, Non-Attachment, Trust
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