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Thought for the week - Belonging

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0400

Belonging

"You cannot belong to anyone else until you belong to yourself.” Pearl Bailey

Down deep we all want to belong; to a family, a group, a community, and for many, a nation.

As human beings, desiring a sense of belonging

is most likely coded into our DNA in order to propagate the species.

But as spiritual beings, we know we are whole in ourselves and connected to the oneness of life.

From this perspective, belongingness just is.

Loneliness and a feeling of disconnection indicate a lack of connection to our spiritual selves and the Source of all life.

When we are spiritually centred

we don’t give our power away in order to impress others, people please, or fit in.

We don’t join groups to feel accepted or to have a sense of belonging.

We partner with others who resonate with our current beliefs, values and interests.

We participate in romantic relationships, friendships, businesses,

and groups in order to share and express our true nature.

Relationships based on neediness or loneliness become co-dependent.

Relationships based on wholeness and completeness are a celebration of life.

When a person feels whole and complete within,

they can be alone and still feel a sense of belonging.

Reflect on your connection to everything in the Universe.

Touch into the energy that exists in the cosmos;

the intelligence within and between all the planets, moons and stars.

Notice how every tree, plant and creature in nature is whole and independent,

yet supports the whole eco system to flourish.

Feel the Source of life that flows through you and every living being and creature on this planet.

Know that you are connected to everyone and everything in the Universe.

Take a few minutes each day to spiritually centre within

and tune into your wholeness and completeness.

Feel your connection to the Source of all life.

Take this inner sense of belonging with you into your daily activities and encounters.

Retune to it anytime you feel separate or alone in order to remember that you belong.

Thought for the week - Allowing

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:37:00 +0400

Allowing

Allowing things to be as they are, allowing possibilities to arise,

allowing ourselves to feel and experience life flowing through us;

this is what living is all about.

Holding back, numbing out and resisting what is, takes a tremendous amount of energy.

We do this by constantly thinking, judging and analyzing,

by controlling all the details, and blocking out our feelings and intuition.

♦ What do you allow yourself to experience?

What emotions do you feel?

Is there room for physical sensations of pleasure and pain?

Can you watch thoughts surface without judgment?

Can you feel the energy around and within you?

Do you dare to let yourself have ambitions, goals and dreams?

♦ What don’t you allow?

What emotions are not okay to feel?

What pleasure or pains do you cover up?

What people or situations do you judge and not accept?

What support, compliments or offerings do you have difficulty receiving?

♦ Notice how much time you spend in the head with concepts,

ideas and judgments of life versus how much time you spend in the body,

feeling, touching and experiencing each moment.

Try this: Instead of rushing through each moment to get to the next,

stop and be with each experience.

Feel the pulsating warmth of the shower in the morning,

taste each morsel of food,

be with the person speaking to you,

take in all the sights, sounds, smells and sensations as you walk in nature,

feel the flow of energy through your body as you work and play.

Allow all of the nuances to touch you and make your life richer.

Thought for the week - Patience

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0400

Patience

♦ What areas of your life is it easy to be patient?

What situations, circumstances and people do you naturally treat with ease and non-resistance?

How does this feel physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually?

♦ What areas of your life do you often become impatient?

Are you more impatient with yourself or others?

What situations, circumstances and people trigger your frustration, irritation, and controlling behaviour?

How does this affect you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually?

♦ What supports you to be truly patient?Does compassion, humour, or taking a breakto meditate or spend time in nature support you?

How often do you use these helpful tools?

Inspiration into Patience

♦ Focus on the benefits of being patient.

Have the word or a symbol or picture (such as a still serene lake) nearby to remind you daily.

When you find yourself being impatient, let the word or image bring you back to centre.

♦ The next time you notice your impatience, ask who’s in charge.

Is it your intellect, ego or inner taskmaster or critic?

Have you locked your higher self into the closet?

Ask this impatient part of you what it really wants.

Then ask your mind and body what they each want.

From there, place a hand over your heart and ask what it wants.

♦ Touch into the essence of patience right now.

Take a moment to close your eyes and tune into this peaceful, relaxed sate of being.

Shift your energy by allowing your whole body to match this easy vibration.

Let it flow down into the cells.

Take this with you throughout your day.

Wishing you a peaceful and relaxing week!

Thought for the week - Vision

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:29:00 +0400

Vision

Vision is an energetic blueprint of what we want to manifest into physical reality.

With our vision we create the world.

What vision do you hold for yourself, your family, your friends,

your community, your country and the planet?

If we stay locked in the past, we unconsciously create the same patterns over and over again.

As we move into the present and consciously vision a new reality, we create new experiences in our daily life.

Inspiration on Creating a New Vision

♦ Spend some time envisioning what you want to create in your life.

See and feel yourself living a healthy, joyful, and abundant life.

Create an energetic blueprint for what you want to manifest and then watch it unfold.

♦ Hold the highest vision of your friends and family.

See past their games and distractions and connect with who they really are at a soul level.

This will support them to let go of limitations and touch into their true potential.

♦ Envision the world you want to live in.

Let go of judgments and blame.

Ignore the news and naysayers.

Hold a vision of love, peace and joy for the world,

and know that your energetic vision adds to the collective.

What is your vision for your life and the world?

Thought for the week - Focus

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0400

Focus

“Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.” ~ Greg Anderson

The very thing we focus on expands in our awareness, transforming our world view.

Have you ever noticed how a few negative thoughts can lead to a dark, stormy day?

Or how an inner sense of certainty can help you rise above obstacles?

If we have a strong focus, one that is anchored in the present moment and aligned with reality,

we tap into a powerful source of energy.

If we have a weak focus, one that ignores the here and now,

and flits from one thing to the next,

we drain our energy and feel scattered and confused.

We can choose where we place our focus.

We can lose ourselves in mindless thoughts,

let fears and worries dominate, notice every detail that’s out of place.

Or we can bring our attention into ourselves, into our current activity,

and into the beauty that surrounds us.

When we centre into our inner being, we become bigger than our thoughts,

and we know we are more powerful than any circumstance in our life.

From this place we tune into our higher purpose and use our focus to take us where we want to go.

Our focus becomes like a laser beam, supporting us to accomplish an important task,

process a charged emotion, or enjoy a delicious moment of silence and stillness.

Insights on Your Focus

Are you able to focus on what’s most important to you,

or do you get lost in busyness, drama, thoughts about the past and future?

Can you be focused in the here and now, present with your emotions and current reality,

or do you use over activity to cover-up your inner experience?

Who or what is in charge of your focus?

Do you give your power away to external circumstances, people and problems?

Or do you have an internal compass that directs your attention to your highest purpose and values?

What supports you to stay focused on what’s important?

What causes your focus to become scattered, distracted or overwhelmed?

Wishing you a perfectly focused week!

Thought for the week - Direction

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:23:00 +0400

Direction

Your destiny depends on the direction you set for yourself.

If you consciously choose the path you want to follow,

you’ll be less likely to give your power away to other people, situations and circumstances.

And you’ll be more likely to rise above past conditioning and limiting beliefs.

We each have the ability to create a new reality for ourselves.

One filled with an array of possibilities.

When we listen to our heart and soul for direction, we enjoy every step of the journey.

If we follow the lead of our logical mind,

or worse yet, the logic of others,

we risk getting sidetracked, stuck, or repeating old patterns.

We are the source of our joy and our sorrow, our ease and our struggle.

It is up to us to determine what we want to experience and what direction will lead us there.

What direction do you want to go?

What do you want to experience in your life

in terms of your health, relationships, finances, career, personal growth, spirituality, creativity, and other important areas?

Is there an overall theme within the direction you want,

such as ease, freedom, abundance, balance?

Listen to your heart and soul for direction.

Trust your higher self to see the bigger picture and lead you in the best direction.

Take time each day to get out of your head and settle into your body.

From there, connect with your heart.

Close your eyes and place a hand over your heart and ask what it wants for you today.

Then go deeper into your soul and ask for guidance from your higher self.

Listen to your intuition for what steps to take next.

Wishing you a week of clear direction!

Thought for the week - Moving Your Life

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0400

Moving Your Life

If you've moved your residence you know what a huge job it is.

You're not just moving your things you're moving your life.

The place we live and the people we're with should reflect who we are today.

It should also support the vision we have for our future.

During a time of transition it can feel awkward to make changes;

one foot in the past or one foot crossing the bridge toward the new.

The beauty is moving toward your future

rather than moving away from your past.

Feel the joy and enthusiasm for what lies ahead.

When there's something we don't want in our lives

we can still appreciate the past and see how it has served us.

Challenges have taught us something and showed us

the contrast of what we don't want.

It is a time to honour the past and at the same time

celebrate and usher in the new.

Literally closing the door of one place and opening the door into another.

It's not the house that holds the memories.

We take those with us in our hearts and our minds.

Let go of the house but never let goof the love and affection that made it a home.

Keeping several precious items that are meaningful

and letting go of others that will be more useful to someone else.

As you change and move forward in your life some items no longer serve you.

It's okay.

It's helpful to have a ritual to walk through each room to really feel and appreciate the memories.

Your time to look back on the past before moving forward.

The past is the past and you've honoured it.

You're not running away from your past

but decisively making a positive choice for the future.

What is your vision for the future?

Look around to ensure that your personal space reflects that part of you.

We don't always move our life as we move forward.

A few adjustments can still help:

Keep only items that you see as beautiful or practical today.
Remove clutter to allow space for new and better things to enter your life.
Change your furniture around and see how the energy shifts too.
Add some colour that suits your personality.

We're always changing and moving,

whether that's our inner self or outer circumstances.

Let's move toward something new and wonderful.

Wishing you a week of wondrous shifts – and sending compassion and courage to Japan as it tackles its own shifts.

Thought for the week - You are Loved

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0400

YOU ARE LOVED

There are certain themes to which one returns over and over.

Love is one of these.

Love is a word that is over-used.

Love is a word that carries so many connotations

it is almost impossible to define.

Love is a word that carries its own energy,

regardless of what you may think or feel about love,

regardless of what your experience of love may have been.

The love we speak of here is that unconditional love of the divine for all its manifestations.

One can say, the unconditional love for itself in all its many forms.

At this time of year, there is a shifting of the light.

The days grow shorter.

The darkness of winter lies ahead.

This is a time when traditionally the veils between the worlds are thin.

That means the presence of spirit can be felt strongly.

As the light changes, the darkness comes,

one catches glimpses of the transcendental light that illuminates all existence,

to feel the love that radiates all around you.

It is a good time to love the earth and be loved by it.

Take a moment, a day, an hour, this month to go out into a forest or nature,

wherever you can find it, or sit on a hillside, or by a lake, under the sky, the blue sky of autumn.

As you sit there, let yourself feel how much the earth and sky love you,

how much the trees love you, the rocks, the ground beneath you, the water,

that everything around you is the manifestation of that divine intelligence from which life arises.

Everything around you in its very nature supports all life, your life.

All around you life is bursting forth even as the summer is dying.

Simply sit with the thought "I am loved."

Place your hand upon the earth, lean your back against the tree, look up at the sky.

Allow the thought "I am loved" to permeate your heart, your body, your mind,

Feel that love being returned.

From the depths of your being love arises, for tree, earth, sky, for the leaf that falls, and for the bare branch.

Honour the profound relationship you have with earth and sky,

with water, with the light that surrounds you as you sit there.

The love that you give and receive will nourish and sustain you.

Now, when the veils are thin,

and worlds beyond worlds of spirit open themselves more readily to your vision,

take time to open yourself to the love that surrounds you.

Wishing you a week of reconnecting with unconditional love!

Thought for the week - The Inner Treasure

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:18:00 +0400

THE INNER TREASURE

Within you there are great treasures,

vast reserves of strength and courage, wisdom and compassion, light and healing.

This is a time for acknowledging the treasure that lies within.

All around you there are great resources of strength and courage,

wisdom and compassion, light and healing.

So many ancient teachings describe the unity

of the inner and outer worlds,

the macrocosm and the microcosm:

“As above, so below.”

This means that as you explore your inner world of wisdom and compassion and discover all the resources within you,

as those qualities shine forth in you, as you experience them,

as you open to the wonder of your inner being, those qualities are mirrored out into the world.

The wisdom and compassion in you calls forth the wisdom and compassion “out there.”

As you dwell in anger and fear, hatred and resentment, those qualities are called forth in the world “out there,” ignited and intensified.

This does not mean that it is up to you individually to save the world and that every time you experience anger,

fear or despair you are somehow responsible for all the suffering of the world.

You will experience anger, of course, as a human being.

How you experience that anger, how you respond to it,

if you can let it pass without getting stuck in it, how you find ways to communicate it and resolve it,

all of that is mirrored back into the world.

Someone around you sees that process.

That shifts something in them, which will eventually shift something in someone else,

and wisdom and compassion in the world are called forth by your efforts.

It works the other way around.

As you have experiences of wisdom and compassion, light and healing, with other people,

in nature, in prayer or meditation, those qualities are called forth in you.

There are many cycles in life.

There is the cycle of suffering, the cycle of abuse, where the abused become the abusers.

There is the cycle of wisdom and compassion, light and healing.

As you nurture those qualities in yourself,

as you honor those qualities in the world around you and give your attention to them,

you enter into a different cycle.

Every single moment that you make a choice to call forth the wisdom and compassion,

the love, awareness, light, healing within you there is great rejoicing, one can say, throughout the universe.

Honor those moments.

Don’t judge yourself when you get caught up in old patterns of fear or anger,

rejoice when you make a different choice.

Take a moment now and affirm to yourself: Within me there are vast resources of wisdom and compassion, healing, light and love that I have only begun to realize.

Take a breath.

Feel that belief begin to permeate your being.

Ask: May I open myself ever more to the wisdom, compassion, light, and healing within me.

May you have a week discovering those inner treasures!

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation starts 8th March 2011

michele.nospam@nospam.jushele.co.za (Michele) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:11:00 +0400

Registration is open for the upcoming six-week Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Course which starts on Tuesday 8th March, with lessons every Tuesday, ending on Tuesday 12th April.

Time: 6pm - 8/8:30pm

Registration closes on 1st March 2011.

Venue: Rivonia

Please note there are two registration options:

1) Register and pay for the full course upfront: R500, or

2) Register and pay per R100 per lesson each week.

It is strongly recommended that you attend each lesson as each week leads into the next.

For more information and registration, please contact me.

Mindfulness Meditation will assist you to get clarity and find peace within your body.

Find the power and source of you and finding the truth of who you are.

Meditation has been proven to assist as part of an Anti-Stress program.

Try this method and see how it works for you!

Mindfulness Meditation does not necessarily have anything to do with any religious group or denomination.

This course starts with the basics of meditation and follows the following schedule:

Week 1: Breath Week 2: Body Week 3: Emotions Week 4: Thinking Week 5: Mind Week 6: Daily Life

Contact me now on 083 377 3780 TO REGISTER