Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Unplugging the Patriarchy by Lucia Rene

If you have not read this book, please do. For many reasons, this book is a must-read for especially women and also for men. However, I stress that women in particular read this. While female lightworkers are already coming more into their power, there is a picture created in the weaving of this book that is beneficial to take in all at once. Perhaps it's a collective remembering of who we are as a circle of women, or a collective remembering of when we gave up our power and why and as such we can play a role in bringing ourselves back together as women, as allies, instead of jealous rivals. Women are meant to form circles of unity, to build communities, to pray, dance and birth together. Women are the inner circle of humanity. When they come together, ALL will come together. Women must lead the way back to the circle. Then we all have a place to be embraced. Men need this sacred circle as much as women do, but women have to re-create it themselves, within their own hearts, for themselves and then on the outer, in community, for each other.

Create a sacred circle of love in your own body, in your own home and guard it. This is where the power is re-kindled. Feed it there and it will grow outside of the home again.

Lucia Rene is on Facebook. Unplugging the Patriarchy is a daring portrayal of reality.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Narrowing things down a little

Today has been about streamlining and choice. Where there were two paths, now there is only one. Where there were two of anything, one is chosen. This is not Noah's Ark. The truth is evident. God's will is evident. The right choice is the sane choice. The right choice is the self-loving choice. If it involves struggle, it is likely not the right choice. One path can be closed for good. It is sealed now.

So many people come to me asking for clarity, for answers about what to do, and to be cleared of the past. One of the most important keys to getting clear is to seal yourself off from your past. If you want to effectively invoke the power of Archangel Michael, and benefit from the lasting effects of what his power can do, then allow the work to be done, and leave it that way. Don't re-open the door. Keep the door closed. The past is the past. Re-opening the past is like re-opening a really bad present you received as a kid. Why invite the joker or the devil back in? Keep the door closed and keep walking forward.

If something has been removed from your life, or if you yourself have chosen to remove it, your Angels are clearly stating that it is wise to leave it as it was. Leave the closed door closed. Walk forward where the beauty is. Close the old books, the old chapters, the old hurts and embrace what lies ahead. God didn't bring us here for another incarnation of suffering. God didn't bring us here to keep crying. I assure you there is a loving embrace just beyond you, just a few steps ahead. Go to that one. The new is what is willed for you. The old is finished now. Let it be.

Praying for us all...for comfort, peace, closure, serenity and love.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Stepping up through Transition

Transition is amongst us all. And as I do more private sessions and teach more classes, this truth is evident, many of us are going through major changes: job loss, career transition, relationship loss, new relationships forming, childbirth, illness, natural disasters and death of loved ones. As the world turns, as life intensifies during these times, we are called back to a few important points of study. First, our breath. Our breath is our anchor and will continue to be. If you haven't found your breath, please do, a yoga class is one way to find peace during transitional times.

Secondly, make time to communicate with Spirit alone. You can call this quiet time, meditation, contemplation, self-inquiry, whatever words suit your feelings the best.
This time with God builds strength.

Third, make a conscious decision to step up throughout the storm. During these times, we have two choices, hide and go back to old patterns or break through them and step up to the next platform, into the light, taller, stronger, with more conviction, with more confidence in who we are and what we are here to do. This choice is less of a choice these days. Many of us do not have a choice in this matter, even though our egos like to convince us that we do. Should we choose to stay down, we will experience challenge. Should we choose to step up, there may be some preliminary angst and fear, however the joy of freedom that Spirit intended us to feel will soon follow. Be patient. Breathe. Be present.

My pulse is on the pulse of the Mother right now and she is supporting our transition. I've made many references to this stage being much like transition during child birth. When a woman has fully dilated and the pushing is about to begin, right before labor gets tough, is transition. This is the moment a woman says, "I can't do this" and she freaks out a little bit. The truth is, it's too late. You're going to have the baby now (rather birthing your new self). There's no going back. And that reality is scary to many. No, we're not going back. Be now, be here, be present with what is. Breathe and relax into where you are. As you do this, allow the Angels to continue healing you through your period of letting go and surrendering. For many people, there is much to surrender and release right now. We are honoring that phase for you and there is so much compassion for you during this process.

Move with the times, they are changing ever so quickly. If you would like a private session with Kuthumi to allow for some support during your transition please know this is being made available to you. Kuthumi is the Ascended Master teaching through me, informing you of your Ascension process, providing you with wisdom for your growth and learning as your soul evolves. In short, if you are in the midst of a major change in life and find yourself at a loss, unsure of what you're doing and in need a few pointers, this is why I was placed here. Visit my website at www.AngelPeace.com

With love,

Friday, April 8, 2011

Finding Warmth Within

Today is the perfect opportunity to stay in, cuddle up (with a laptop :-) and something warm to eat or drink. Mother Earth shifts fast, it was very warm, now it's very cool outside. It's lovely how Mother teaches us to go with the flow when we stay tuned into her. Are you stressed by the Friday hustle and bustle? Did you stay too busy today? Or did you listen to your body and rest? Funny how our choices create our emotions and reality. The common excuse is, "I have to work." For some, yes, I see this is true. For many of us however, Mother Earth is making it quite clear that we are to change our ways and listen to our bodies, our hearts and to the gentle, loving, nurturing feminine within and without that is asking you to honor stillness, gentleness and peace and take good care of yourself.

What makes you feel good? What brings you comfort? Now, I don't mean hedonism so don't go crazy here everyone. But I'm talking about soul food, and not just food. Although, if you know me, you know I often talk about food. What is your soul food? What feeds your heart and soul? We often look to others for this food, kind of like a baby looks to its mother. But as adults, who do we look to for this soul food?

One simple solution is to sit quietly, light a candle and ask God or Goddess what your soul food in this moment would look like. I won't type what vision I just had :-) but after spending a day with some soup, heat, and writing, I'm ready for more movement, a little yoga dance perhaps. Listen to your body. We get sick when we don't listen to our bodies. And yes, this is Raphael piping in before Saturday's class at Firefly. We will be nurturing ourselves and each other at 7pm in Los Altos if you are able to join.

Until then, peace, nurturing, love, beauty, all that is Archangel Raphael, may it be yours. Inhale, and so it is.

Love,

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Power

There is so much happening now on the planet in regards to us wielding and coming into our full power. The correct embodiment of feminine power is in process of discovering itself, balancing itself and re-claiming a very old inner knowing and trust of who we are as women and how we wish to be living. There is a complete re-creation taking place within and without on the planet. As Mother Earth continues to shift herself, as the plates of the Earth continue to shift, much will be shuffled. The children and their lives will be thrust into their proper place. As we go through this shift, there are few a tips on how to proceed peacefully.

First, remember to breathe. When we are in labor, with the baby in the birth canal and we are nearing transition, this is the time to breathe. Emotions can get heated very quickly at this time. Finding a yoga practice and breathing is essential to making it through this current cycle we are in.

Second, let go. Let go of everything you have and know. We don't know what things will look like in 3 days let alone 3 months or 3 years. So be flexible, release your tight grip on things and relax with your breath teaching you how to let go. You will receive what you need when you let go. We cannot be given a new life until we completely let go of the old one. Many people are asking for change, they are asking for a new way to emerge, especially children and women have been pleading to God for this shift to take place and now it is. As it takes place, we are guided to let go, so the old can fall away.

Thirdly, stay grounded and connected to the earth. Dance, sing, paint, garden, grow your own food, use essential oils, flower essences, herbs, etc. Stay tapped into the earth and animals. This will help us connect to a deeper source of calm, of power and of strength during these times. We need to find a well deeper than our own to pull energy and strength from. This is the womb of Divine Mother of Mother Earth, and as we learn to go there to draw from her, we will find protection, comfort and nurturing. This is also a message to stay close to your loved ones, the mother, the center of the household. Protect and nurture her, this is her time.

As we learn to embrace the changes, we are embracing Mother Earth again. We are learning again to embrace Natural Law and Order on the planet. This is a massive shift taking place and we are supported by all of Heaven and Earth. Go within and center yourself as often as needed throughout the day. Receive assistance, it is being brought to you after you pray. Pay attention to your answered prayers coming your way. Give thanks and return the love when you can.

Many Blessings to you,

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Maybe I'll blog....meanderings, musings and more...

I'm sitting here, writing to Spirit, talking to Spirit and had a revelation of, "Maybe I'll blog..." That's a bright idea, eh? I'm joking with Kuthumi tonight. And writing to him and about him, speaking about him and we're in a funny space together and are going to share that with you. The Master/Disciple relationship is a funny one sometimes, and a serious one too. But for the moment, I'm enjoying him and his humor. And the words are far and few between, but the love is very strong. He's attuning me briefly to his love and says, "If you sit back, breathe, relax and allow the love will deepen and flow more strongly, even as it is already flowing quite well as you can feel."

I'm listening to Twameva with Deva Premal again and ooohhhh....the love is just flowing and then another guide comes sweeping in, we'll call this the love guide. I have a love guide who is one of my favorites...and one wonders...how is Kuthumi not my favorite? Well, he is of course, but the love guide is something else altogether which I cannot explain in words to you, at least not right now.

This love guide is a Master at making us feel in love. He oozes a warm fuzzy heart feeling in a way to me that other energies do not. This being who we'll just call the "love guide" for now is familiar to many on the path. If you're reading my blog, you likely know who he is. I actually don't write about him much and this is the first time that I've openly discussed these two guides in this way publicly.

We had a beautiful time at East/West bookstore this weekend. For any readers who attended, thank you for coming and taking part in the magical alchemy of what took place. Today we had a very sacred session with a Master, for which I am very grateful and so much love and peace was served. As the day and evening has progressed and as the energy has shifted, I am able to better perceive what took place today and can feel the Masters' presence and appreciation streaming through for what we humans do with our "free" time.

I am blissed to spend my "free" time with them. It is what I do. It is my favorite thing to do. They are my family and have always been.

I keep getting reminders today of the book I recommended last night during class, Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. She's a Vipassana and Insight meditation teacher and I first read this book many years ago at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA. When I was a middle school French teacher, this was my favorite place to spend free time; in the Berkshire Mountains, overlooking a beautiful lake, rolling hills, mountains, and sleeping at Kripalu a former Jesuit monastery. This scene is so fresh in my mind and it makes me want to return even though Kripalu has become a bit more of a zoo since I first began going there 10 years ago. So I am asking myself what from this book I need to remember, and I'm wondering where my copy of it is. :-) I moved recently so I'm not quite sure where I put it.

Radical Acceptance solidified for me this practice of moving through deep emotions and healing from the inside out. In silence, breathing, as you tune into what is happening in the emotional body or in the energy body, noticing how do we really feel underneath the masks, the distractions, the vices, etc? Sometimes we need to feel for a few minutes and just breathe to sense what is there. Sometimes we need to exercise or do yoga to break up the stored energy or emotions to release them. I am known by my closest friends for feeling deeply and for being able to cry with great ease. Curse or blessing, you can decide, but tonight, as I watch my emotions, as I examine myself, and inquire within, with the presence of my guides, the guides who led class this weekend, I am told to drink more water. Haha! See, just when you think you are going to get great guidance, you get told to drink more water. Love that!!

So the profound instant message here is to drink more water. It's great simple advice for us all really. I see a mountain and I know which energy is stepping forward. And sense that drinking water in silence is tonight's meditation. Sit in silence and drink more water. Breathe. Sit in silence and drink more water. And with the repetition and the goofy simplicity, I laugh and appreciate the simple messages the guides give. Just when we think something sorely profound is about to happen, we get told to be quiet and hydrate. For me, this is really great news because this means all is very well. No lecture right now, at least for the moment. And that's true, this one doesn't lecture. That's the other one. :-) I feel like I'm watching a show of Sesame Street, as I observe all the characters interact and it is like watching a cartoon. Somewhat more serious than that, but as playful as that at the same time.

I am remembering some experiences of the past three years of post-service symptoms that us who do this service experience and I am grateful for the lessons. So as I breathe and drink my water, then I feel the feelings about that. And then we're back to embracing those feelings, with the heart of the Buddha, as Tara Brach wrote in her book. As we examine the past, and feel the feelings of the past, to heal them, we breathe into them, embracing them like children, and step deeper into the water of emotional healing, to honor the sensitivity, opening the heart and feeling the gratitude and the pain all at the same time. We can feel love, gratitude and pain simultaneously. The human emotional body is pretty miraculous. This is the essence of emotional releasement and processing. Feeling greater love, be it self-love or love for others, requires feeling, opening the heart, and to feel love more deeply, we have to first learn to feel it ALL. And as our hearts open to it ALL, the pain can release and create more space for love. And with great love, can come joy, but at times, it can bring tears. I have this sense right now of viewing all of the past pain, with a relative sense of detachment, while feeling a mild sense of grief, but it's a light feeling, because we are in the presence of so much great love. And my heart gets cracked open wider and wider as I type to share this experience of moving deeply into the heart space with you.

This is what divine mother does. She holds her heart open so we can all heal and be loved inside of it. She embraces us for as long as we want or need. And that is what Radical Acceptance can do for us. I'm reminded of the mantra given to me by Ammaji in Castro Valley last June. I asked for a mantra to cultivate acceptance. So the mantra is to deepen contentment and acceptance of what is.

When we can embrace all of our Self and all of life with this heart of the Buddha, we find greater peace and love. We settle into acceptance, even amidst pain or grief. It reminds me of when someone crosses over, how we feel grief, but as we feel the grace and presence of God, there is this comfort and relief which can bring peace at the same time. So we feel love, peace and grief all at once. And as I type, I feel everyone in Japan. And with this as I type, I feel the presence of Quan Yin. And what she is offering tonight is a reminder of our heart's ability to hold love and compassion as we accept our own life and pain and then can offer the same love and compassion to those who are in even greater suffering than our own.

So for anyone in pain tonight or in grief, wherever in the world you may be, this heart is open to you for healing and love. You can step inside for as long as you'd like. And with that will come the love of many Masters and Angels who will shower so much love on you that when you do feel and open to it, you will cry, or maybe laugh too. That is the heart of God. I pray we all open to that and feel tonight, so we can grow this collective heart of the planet and come together. I love you. I love you. I love you.

When we allow that presence to sink in, all will be healed. I see my friend Brad who passed away a while ago, and so I share this for those of you that know him. He's smiling at this blog post, he's loving it, he's loving watching us all from where he stands today, rather where he floats and flies around. Brad is a sweet soul, I'm grateful to share his presence with you. You haven't left, you're right here. In fact, you're closer than you were when you were in form. It serves as a reminder that when our loved ones change form, they often are closer to us from the other side and all it takes is an openness in perception, a shift in the body or mind so we can allow ourselves to feel them. For some, the grief is so dense, they cannot feel. But with healing assistance, everyone can learn to feel this presence of a loved one. It's so beautiful when they heal and cross over. They are angels to us. It is a happy awareness. Brad is so supportive to those of us he knew, I am thinking of many of us who knew him and can see their grief still, and he wants to tell us to be happy here and know he's happy and watching us.

Enjoying the silence, stillness and simplicity while watching a mild-tempered egoic resistance to it at the same time...this is the equivalent to about a 90% state of surrender. :-) What happens when you give yourself over to the entire 100%?

This makes for a fun evening practice, no?

Love and blessings to all,