To continue the theme of letting our children go, sometimes you have to go farther and believe in them.
We need to step back and literally pull our energy back from them so they can feel, think, and experience without our hovering attention.
How can they spread their wings if you are crushing those wings?
I know this is hard, but it is healthier. You don't know all they will achieve.
And guess what? Hopefully they will be on this planet without us someday, happy, healthy, living their lives.
So, offer advice, help them, but don't send the them the message that they are not safe without you.
Give them a chance to trust other people, make friends and find their own way to cope, to struggle and to shine-
Many blessings to us all - it's a tricky job! and a privilege.
Of course, consult with learning specialists, counselors and teachers - they are there to help if your child needs it.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sending your child to school- !?
As Fall approaches, some of us are sending our children off to school- kindergarten, a new year in another school, college- someplace without us!
This is tough but necessary. The main thing to remember is- you are the parent----be brave!
You can cry afterward but present a "stiff upper lip" to your children. Send them with joy.
You want to empower them, not cripple them with fear.
They can do it! You did it. In fact, they can handle it better than you think they can.
So, Take a deep, deep breath and a big sigh. Release that top layer of fear.
Ground, center yourself. Bring in a pillar of light from above your head. Let it go all the way through you, to your feet. Let it be wide enough to completely surround your body - a couple of feet wide.
Let it calm you, ground you, center you. Be a pillar of strength.
Do this several times a day if you like, and don't forget to breathe.
Now, imagine, for a moment, that you see your child standing a few feet away from you. Imagine they have a pillar of light surrounding them. ( They do)
See how awesome they look all lit up? Their light will grow brighter as they discover that they can succeed in many areas of their life. Exciting!
Trust in this. Remember when you were a child and you were alright.
Your children are individuals on their own path, as are you. You can support them, but you can't live every second of their lives for them and they don't want you to.
From a distance, ask your child's guides to strengthen the light around him/her. It will make you feel better.
What will you do with the extra head space you have as your child goes on his/her adventure? Imagine this time filled with nurturing for you, or perhaps accomplishing some goal you have been putting off.
When your child returns, you will both have new experiences to share. So take it easy and good luck with this sometimes difficult passage. Blessings to you- Lia
This is tough but necessary. The main thing to remember is- you are the parent----be brave!
You can cry afterward but present a "stiff upper lip" to your children. Send them with joy.
You want to empower them, not cripple them with fear.
They can do it! You did it. In fact, they can handle it better than you think they can.
So, Take a deep, deep breath and a big sigh. Release that top layer of fear.
Ground, center yourself. Bring in a pillar of light from above your head. Let it go all the way through you, to your feet. Let it be wide enough to completely surround your body - a couple of feet wide.
Let it calm you, ground you, center you. Be a pillar of strength.
Do this several times a day if you like, and don't forget to breathe.
Now, imagine, for a moment, that you see your child standing a few feet away from you. Imagine they have a pillar of light surrounding them. ( They do)
See how awesome they look all lit up? Their light will grow brighter as they discover that they can succeed in many areas of their life. Exciting!
Trust in this. Remember when you were a child and you were alright.
Your children are individuals on their own path, as are you. You can support them, but you can't live every second of their lives for them and they don't want you to.
From a distance, ask your child's guides to strengthen the light around him/her. It will make you feel better.
What will you do with the extra head space you have as your child goes on his/her adventure? Imagine this time filled with nurturing for you, or perhaps accomplishing some goal you have been putting off.
When your child returns, you will both have new experiences to share. So take it easy and good luck with this sometimes difficult passage. Blessings to you- Lia
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Finding Fear
One day I was meditating, and as I was healing my body I discovered fears I didn't know I had. Perhaps from articles on health in the paper or from the news. I found I had fear of certain diseases lodged in my body.
I decided to root them out as I went. I did not want them just lingering there. So come with me and we'll do this exercise together. Even if you've had health problems, you don't want to leave these fears there.
So, breathe and relax, letting go of everything else around you.
Start to calm your body.
Picture yourself on a beach that you love, all alone. Lie down on the sand ( or on a towel). Close your eyes and listen to your breath.
Align your breath with the sound of the waves on the beach.
On the outbreath, start to release each fear you find in your body, starting with your feet. As you find these fears, name them, for then they become conscious and you can release them.
Go into your knees, your upper legs, the base of your spine, your gut- any organs associated with the area you are in , go inside and find the fear, the name of the disease, and release.
Your lungs, your heart, your breasts, your throat.
Take your time with this- clear it all out. Breath and release.
Fear of certain cancers, fear of a heart attack, and when you get to your brain, please release fear of dementia!
You don't have to live in fear of your own body.
Banish those fears- reclaim your body for yourself. If you want to say this out loud, go ahead- " I now banish fear of- ! Get out!"
Now, let a wave from the beach come up to where you are lying. Let it wash over your whole body, drenching you, cleansing you completely of these fears.
Jump in the ocean and swim, letting the saltwater neutralize any leftover residue you don't need.
You are free, you are alive, you are well.
Come ashore and let the sun dry you- relax and trust in your own wellness. Trust in life, just for now.
This has been a valuable exercise for me,but I claim no miracle cures by participating in this- and of course, follow the advice of your physician. It just feels so good to be free of fear, for however long it lasts- Namaste.
I decided to root them out as I went. I did not want them just lingering there. So come with me and we'll do this exercise together. Even if you've had health problems, you don't want to leave these fears there.
So, breathe and relax, letting go of everything else around you.
Start to calm your body.
Picture yourself on a beach that you love, all alone. Lie down on the sand ( or on a towel). Close your eyes and listen to your breath.
Align your breath with the sound of the waves on the beach.
On the outbreath, start to release each fear you find in your body, starting with your feet. As you find these fears, name them, for then they become conscious and you can release them.
Go into your knees, your upper legs, the base of your spine, your gut- any organs associated with the area you are in , go inside and find the fear, the name of the disease, and release.
Your lungs, your heart, your breasts, your throat.
Take your time with this- clear it all out. Breath and release.
Fear of certain cancers, fear of a heart attack, and when you get to your brain, please release fear of dementia!
You don't have to live in fear of your own body.
Banish those fears- reclaim your body for yourself. If you want to say this out loud, go ahead- " I now banish fear of- ! Get out!"
Now, let a wave from the beach come up to where you are lying. Let it wash over your whole body, drenching you, cleansing you completely of these fears.
Jump in the ocean and swim, letting the saltwater neutralize any leftover residue you don't need.
You are free, you are alive, you are well.
Come ashore and let the sun dry you- relax and trust in your own wellness. Trust in life, just for now.
This has been a valuable exercise for me,but I claim no miracle cures by participating in this- and of course, follow the advice of your physician. It just feels so good to be free of fear, for however long it lasts- Namaste.
Calm?
You might suppose, being a person who meditates, that I am calm in most situations. Whoa- far from it- while I am naturally quiet, slightly introverted and a dreamer, I could hardly call myself calm.
I think, honestly, I took to meditation for the imagery I received, the guidance and the way it helped me to manage my over-sensitivity.
Getting really quiet in my body and opening my mind to guidance has helped me function better than I would without it.
Practicing daily for brief amounts of time, even it is just grounding and letting energy flow through the chakras is a great help. Longer sessions with others multiplies the benefits.
The clarity spills over into the rest of your life and you become more creative, in touch with deeper issues, and aligned with a sense that you are being guided, if you ask, by a power greater than yourself, or, if you prefer, guided by your Higher self.
The sensitivity becomes a positive instead of painful. A gift instead of a burden.
So I hope the techniques given here help everyone because we are all dealing with our own forms of stress and joy every day. What a trip! One that we are lucky to be on-
Namaste,
Lia
I think, honestly, I took to meditation for the imagery I received, the guidance and the way it helped me to manage my over-sensitivity.
Getting really quiet in my body and opening my mind to guidance has helped me function better than I would without it.
Practicing daily for brief amounts of time, even it is just grounding and letting energy flow through the chakras is a great help. Longer sessions with others multiplies the benefits.
The clarity spills over into the rest of your life and you become more creative, in touch with deeper issues, and aligned with a sense that you are being guided, if you ask, by a power greater than yourself, or, if you prefer, guided by your Higher self.
The sensitivity becomes a positive instead of painful. A gift instead of a burden.
So I hope the techniques given here help everyone because we are all dealing with our own forms of stress and joy every day. What a trip! One that we are lucky to be on-
Namaste,
Lia
Monday, July 22, 2013
Lighten Up!
Sometimes circumstances and daily life leave us feeling down. It happens to everyone. After a while we need help if we are depressed over a period of time. In this case, therapy is your best bet.
It is a place where you can discover your issues, take stock of what your emotions truly are, and review your options for action.
It is wonderful to talk to someone who is outside the situation and who can offer you tools to help yourself.
So, yes, I am a fan of therapy and therapists ( it is important to choose one you have a good rapport with.) Twice in my life I used therapy to help get me over rough spots. Thank goodness for that option, plus, it is fascinating to learn more about yourself.
That said, I have a way for you to work with your energy that could help you on those regular down-type days.
So, take a breath, ground into the earth and center yourself in your body.
As you become quieter, take a look at your aura- it is probably darker than usual or feels heavier.
We are going to work with the violet flame again (see earlier post) in a more extensive way.
First, open your seventh chakra at the top of your head. Unblock the energy that connects you to your Source. Push away the blocks and let the energy flow down your spine to your feet and into the earth.
This will feel a bit sluggish at this point, but opening the channel is a start.
Now, focus on your 6th chakra, the forehead area. Place the cool violet flame here. It may be a dark purple with lumps in it. Let the purifying flame burn off the darkness and blocks until it becomes a light lavender.
Take some time, just let the flame of energy do its work.
When you feel more clear, take an oxygenizing breath into this chakra.
Move to your throat area. Place the flame here, let it move down your arms and into your shoulders. When it feels less tight and less murky, breathe the lighter violet color into these areas.
Place a large violet flame in your heart. See where it is heavy. Let the flame transmute the heaviness into moving light.
Next, the solar plexus. See the blocks, let them be consumed by the violet flame, then breath deeply into your gut , making a sound if you want, as the blocks are moved out.
Second chakra, in the lower belly. Breathe quite a few times as you do this exercise here, flushing out toxins, replacing with soothing lavender light.
Base of spine- Let the flame burn away whatever is keeping you from being grounded. Let a feeling of ease and calm return.
Now,take a deep breath. Bring in moving light from above your head, moving it down your spine, into all your energy centers. All systems moving now, feeling lighter, healthier and more open.
Negative energy is less likely to stick to a moving system, so think movement, light( as in hue) and lighter( as in heaviness).
Now, look outside, notice the brilliant colors and light in a beautiful spot and align your energy with that- Nature always helps us if we become aware of Her.
So, do this exercise when you feel a bit down- Literally lighten up and see if you can dance your way out of it! ( Exercise helps, too)
Namaste- Lia
It is a place where you can discover your issues, take stock of what your emotions truly are, and review your options for action.
It is wonderful to talk to someone who is outside the situation and who can offer you tools to help yourself.
So, yes, I am a fan of therapy and therapists ( it is important to choose one you have a good rapport with.) Twice in my life I used therapy to help get me over rough spots. Thank goodness for that option, plus, it is fascinating to learn more about yourself.
That said, I have a way for you to work with your energy that could help you on those regular down-type days.
So, take a breath, ground into the earth and center yourself in your body.
As you become quieter, take a look at your aura- it is probably darker than usual or feels heavier.
We are going to work with the violet flame again (see earlier post) in a more extensive way.
First, open your seventh chakra at the top of your head. Unblock the energy that connects you to your Source. Push away the blocks and let the energy flow down your spine to your feet and into the earth.
This will feel a bit sluggish at this point, but opening the channel is a start.
Now, focus on your 6th chakra, the forehead area. Place the cool violet flame here. It may be a dark purple with lumps in it. Let the purifying flame burn off the darkness and blocks until it becomes a light lavender.
Take some time, just let the flame of energy do its work.
When you feel more clear, take an oxygenizing breath into this chakra.
Move to your throat area. Place the flame here, let it move down your arms and into your shoulders. When it feels less tight and less murky, breathe the lighter violet color into these areas.
Place a large violet flame in your heart. See where it is heavy. Let the flame transmute the heaviness into moving light.
Next, the solar plexus. See the blocks, let them be consumed by the violet flame, then breath deeply into your gut , making a sound if you want, as the blocks are moved out.
Second chakra, in the lower belly. Breathe quite a few times as you do this exercise here, flushing out toxins, replacing with soothing lavender light.
Base of spine- Let the flame burn away whatever is keeping you from being grounded. Let a feeling of ease and calm return.
Now,take a deep breath. Bring in moving light from above your head, moving it down your spine, into all your energy centers. All systems moving now, feeling lighter, healthier and more open.
Negative energy is less likely to stick to a moving system, so think movement, light( as in hue) and lighter( as in heaviness).
Now, look outside, notice the brilliant colors and light in a beautiful spot and align your energy with that- Nature always helps us if we become aware of Her.
So, do this exercise when you feel a bit down- Literally lighten up and see if you can dance your way out of it! ( Exercise helps, too)
Namaste- Lia
Monday, June 24, 2013
Insomnia Chakra Cleaning, or Get the Gum Off!
After a long weekend of socialization and events, I found I could not sleep- the hours stretched on-
Finally I decided to do a chakra cleaning. Sometimes other people's energy gets stuck in or on our aura. Stuck is the right word, for when I went in to try and clear this, it was a sticky gooey mess.
It doesn't mean someone intentionally left the energy there, it happens if they or you are not so conscious of boundaries or if there are just alot of people around.
Time to clear it off. I started with my feet ( the bottom of your feet and your knees have chakras) and pulled a bunch of stuff off the area around my feet and legs- like pulling gum off your shoes, only a bigger mass of energy.
Pull it off and throw it on the ground quite a distance away from you. Ahhh- better.
Then travel to your first chakra at the base of your spine. Go in with your mind and stick your hand in there. Pull out the sticky energy and throw it on the pile.
Second chakra- the belly area- pull until it all comes out- all the way to the back of your chakra. Throw it away from you.
Third chakra in the solar plexus. Keep pulling until you hear a "pop" or sense a release- Throw it away.
Heart chakra, gently pull here, think more of releasing, but still going for the "pop"- Toss it away.
Take deep breath- You've earned it- Feels so much better.
The 5th chakra at the throat, kind of stringy, isn't it? Pull the energy out from your ears too while you're at it. Clear it away.
Pull any sticky stuff from your 6th chakra at the forehead. Then gently clear your eyes with a sweep of your hands- you will see much more clearly.
Finally travel to the top of your head. Sweep away anything blocking you from your Source until there is a clear channel again.
Breathe.
Check your back for any leftover stuff you don't want and throw it away in one sweeping motion.
Get rid of the pile of gunk over there, if it's not already gone, by just throwing the word, Dissolve at it. It's gone..
Start to bring in a silvery color through your seventh chakra. Let it fill all your chakras, one by one.
Let it fill your whole aura until you feel calm, secure and protected.
If you would like, change the silver to the
color you feel most comfortable, most powerful,and most like yourself in.
Relax, start to let your mind wander and think of pleasant things-
Sweet dreams-
Lia
Finally I decided to do a chakra cleaning. Sometimes other people's energy gets stuck in or on our aura. Stuck is the right word, for when I went in to try and clear this, it was a sticky gooey mess.
It doesn't mean someone intentionally left the energy there, it happens if they or you are not so conscious of boundaries or if there are just alot of people around.
Time to clear it off. I started with my feet ( the bottom of your feet and your knees have chakras) and pulled a bunch of stuff off the area around my feet and legs- like pulling gum off your shoes, only a bigger mass of energy.
Pull it off and throw it on the ground quite a distance away from you. Ahhh- better.
Then travel to your first chakra at the base of your spine. Go in with your mind and stick your hand in there. Pull out the sticky energy and throw it on the pile.
Second chakra- the belly area- pull until it all comes out- all the way to the back of your chakra. Throw it away from you.
Third chakra in the solar plexus. Keep pulling until you hear a "pop" or sense a release- Throw it away.
Heart chakra, gently pull here, think more of releasing, but still going for the "pop"- Toss it away.
Take deep breath- You've earned it- Feels so much better.
The 5th chakra at the throat, kind of stringy, isn't it? Pull the energy out from your ears too while you're at it. Clear it away.
Pull any sticky stuff from your 6th chakra at the forehead. Then gently clear your eyes with a sweep of your hands- you will see much more clearly.
Finally travel to the top of your head. Sweep away anything blocking you from your Source until there is a clear channel again.
Breathe.
Check your back for any leftover stuff you don't want and throw it away in one sweeping motion.
Get rid of the pile of gunk over there, if it's not already gone, by just throwing the word, Dissolve at it. It's gone..
Start to bring in a silvery color through your seventh chakra. Let it fill all your chakras, one by one.
Let it fill your whole aura until you feel calm, secure and protected.
If you would like, change the silver to the
color you feel most comfortable, most powerful,and most like yourself in.
Relax, start to let your mind wander and think of pleasant things-
Sweet dreams-
Lia
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
A Summer Meditation
Summer is a time of wholeness. It seems that life is long and everything will unfold as it should. All is in bloom and we are open to the magic of life. So, I invite you to come with me on a summer meditation.
It is afternoon, heading on towards evening. You decide to walk up into the hills. You see a path, and climb until you reach a natural circular plateau. It looks over rolling hills, one folding into another, towards the West. The wind comes up, caressing you on every side.
The sky is big around you as you stand on your sacred spot. You are reminded of a Native American song.
Now I walk in Beauty
Beauty is before me.
Beauty is behind me
Above and Below me.
Mother Earth is warm beneath you. All the heat from the day is radiating from Her. You sit on the ground and begin to breathe.Take some time.
***
The sun is beginning to sink in the sky. Open your seventh chakra at the top of your head and bring in the golden energy of the Sun.
Let it flow like honey, healing and soothing every sore place, filling every empty place.
Let it flow in and fill your feet, your lower legs, your thighs. Let it fill the base of your spine, your belly, your solar plexus.
Let the mellow light fill your heart chakra, your upper chest, shoulders, arms and hands. Let the light fill your throat, your ears, your eyes and forehead. You are glowing with healthy energy. Now it spills over and covers your skin, from your face, down your shoulders,to your lower body, and all the way to your feet.
You have become very quiet. You can hear the wind blowing through the tall grasses. The birds are calling each other home.
The sky turns pink, then a deep blue.
The light continues to fade. The sky darkens. Stars become visible, and then more, until a whole canopy of stars seem to rotate overhead.
You feel how small you are. How small the Earth is- just another star in a whole universe of stars.
And yet. You feel very much yourself. You feel your Self-
a Higher Self than you operate from in everyday life. You feel
a part of the Universe.
***
And then everything shifts. The stars seem to be at your feet now.
Below you lies a plain of stars, stretching in all directions, It is wondrous, magnificent. And across that plain comes a figure, walking towards you.
You feel very joyful. You feel you know this Being. And you do.
You have felt this presence before. Maybe it was at a time of great need, or a time of opening to Spirit.
Her/ His presence is very real. You may feel a certain vibration, or hear music, or smell a fragrance. She comes and greets you. You embrace.
Sit together, feel Her vibration and be open. On this summer night, of all summer nights, the Universe has something to say to you.
As you sit with your guide, you become aware of part of your purpose in this lifetime. Open, and let this knowledge fully enter your consciousness.
***
Ask your guide how you can further your purpose at this time, ask how you may serve your Highest purpose.
Take some time to relax in this blissful state of communication with your guide, for she/he knows you very well and loves you.You may have another question, or your guide may want to convey other information to you.
***
And now it is time to say goodbye. Again you embrace, thanking your guide. You watch her walk away across the plain of stars.
The scene shifts. The stars are back up in the sky. It is time to walk home. As you carefully find your way down the hillside, you feel your feet on the Earth, taking a deep breath of the fragrant air, and you are back in your body, feeling awake and complete, with full recall of your summer journey.
May Spirit bless and protect you- Namaste- Lia
It is afternoon, heading on towards evening. You decide to walk up into the hills. You see a path, and climb until you reach a natural circular plateau. It looks over rolling hills, one folding into another, towards the West. The wind comes up, caressing you on every side.
The sky is big around you as you stand on your sacred spot. You are reminded of a Native American song.
Now I walk in Beauty
Beauty is before me.
Beauty is behind me
Above and Below me.
Mother Earth is warm beneath you. All the heat from the day is radiating from Her. You sit on the ground and begin to breathe.Take some time.
***
The sun is beginning to sink in the sky. Open your seventh chakra at the top of your head and bring in the golden energy of the Sun.
Let it flow like honey, healing and soothing every sore place, filling every empty place.
Let it flow in and fill your feet, your lower legs, your thighs. Let it fill the base of your spine, your belly, your solar plexus.
Let the mellow light fill your heart chakra, your upper chest, shoulders, arms and hands. Let the light fill your throat, your ears, your eyes and forehead. You are glowing with healthy energy. Now it spills over and covers your skin, from your face, down your shoulders,to your lower body, and all the way to your feet.
You have become very quiet. You can hear the wind blowing through the tall grasses. The birds are calling each other home.
The sky turns pink, then a deep blue.
The light continues to fade. The sky darkens. Stars become visible, and then more, until a whole canopy of stars seem to rotate overhead.
You feel how small you are. How small the Earth is- just another star in a whole universe of stars.
And yet. You feel very much yourself. You feel your Self-
a Higher Self than you operate from in everyday life. You feel
a part of the Universe.
***
And then everything shifts. The stars seem to be at your feet now.
Below you lies a plain of stars, stretching in all directions, It is wondrous, magnificent. And across that plain comes a figure, walking towards you.
You feel very joyful. You feel you know this Being. And you do.
You have felt this presence before. Maybe it was at a time of great need, or a time of opening to Spirit.
Her/ His presence is very real. You may feel a certain vibration, or hear music, or smell a fragrance. She comes and greets you. You embrace.
Sit together, feel Her vibration and be open. On this summer night, of all summer nights, the Universe has something to say to you.
As you sit with your guide, you become aware of part of your purpose in this lifetime. Open, and let this knowledge fully enter your consciousness.
***
Ask your guide how you can further your purpose at this time, ask how you may serve your Highest purpose.
Take some time to relax in this blissful state of communication with your guide, for she/he knows you very well and loves you.You may have another question, or your guide may want to convey other information to you.
***
And now it is time to say goodbye. Again you embrace, thanking your guide. You watch her walk away across the plain of stars.
The scene shifts. The stars are back up in the sky. It is time to walk home. As you carefully find your way down the hillside, you feel your feet on the Earth, taking a deep breath of the fragrant air, and you are back in your body, feeling awake and complete, with full recall of your summer journey.
May Spirit bless and protect you- Namaste- Lia
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