Tapestry of Self-Love

photo courtesy of wildflowerdyes.com

It's always ironic to me, when the Universe gives us a little "pop quiz" on our self-proclaimed evolution. Notice, I did not say funny, because while wry and poetic, usually (at least for those of us who are perpetually hard-headed), the reminder is often not funny at all. As a matter of fact, it's often quite painful, though it doesn't need to be.

Case in point...this weekend, while rushing off to work, I scalded myself with hot green tea. Yep, 1st and 2nd degree burns on both forearms and my stomach too. I quietly mopped up my mess and proceeded to sit down at my desk and work a full day without so much as a peep. I knew exactly what was being driven home. The message was loud and clear "Slow down and take a few minutes for yourself for a change...NOW!" Of course, as a multi-tasking mom and business owner, I'm much too busy for that right now. Later, I'll take time, right? Uh, no, "You'll do it NOW!"

Well, dang, that command was driven home in no small way. I post my condition for the world to see, as I'm a chronic oversharer. No sympathy needed, just a deep desire to share my journey with others to offer reflection and contemplation for others, should they wish to imbibe.

Well, that whole "All Are One" thing must have kicked in big time. I have received a flood of healing energy and have been blanketed in prayer and Unconditional Love for about 48 hours straight. Needless to say the burns are almost completely healed. We are all woven into this tapestry of Love, and the first thread begins with us. Point well taken...duh.

~MiChelle Jeneen
www.spiritrefreshed.com

Limitless Dance of Transformation

After a much-needed retreat from the exterior environment, again I re-emerge from the warmth and safety of my self-made cocoon. It's a familiar event, re-entry. It's almost funny that I once believed with certainty, that when the goal of mastery is achieved, that in fact is the pinnacle of the experience. Little did I know, that is actually the new beginning of a fresh path of growth and evolution.

At this point in my life, in what I embrace as my Fabulous Forties, I embrace what feels like a marathon dance-a-thon of transformation. Just when I think my peace, beauty and level of prosperity quotient is maxed out, the call to retreat becomes strong, overwhelmingly so, I cocoon, then again emerge as an even more expanded creature than the previous, than I ever imagined possible...and still feeling as if more is yet to come. Here's to enjoying the dance...

1.5 hours on the 405...Valley to The beach. I need the Ocean today: to cleanse and ground. I now remember Santa Monica Blvd is a mecca...

Having some ME-time...sitting on the grass hill, up high...looking out over my pretty neighborhood. Jazz in my earbuds, TGIF!

Hiding or Prowling?

Over the years (dare I say decades), my personal healing work has centered on clearing the patterns and programs of others from my energy field as well as bring in, and consciously receiving, Unconditional Love. Sounds so silly. Why would anyone need to focus on "allowing" themselves to receive Love? At first, that was my main question. Cognitively, it makes sense that everything is energy. Money, time, sound, Light, intention, my kitchen table...all of it is energy, right? And we also know the Universe is in a constant state of give and take, ebb and flow. It also hates a vacuum. So when something is changed/moved/removed, the Universe WILL replenish with something else in its place. We set an intention, use our energy and make it happen.

Well, I tend to be a little on the hard-headed side. And while all of these things I get, what I didn't get is that the Universe works with Divine Will but also works around our own life blueprint and sacred contracts. When we block our blessings by hiding in plain sight, denying our birthright of Love (prosperity, abundance, healing, intuitive guidance and Godly self-validation), we in fact clog up the system...back up the blessings in our own lives.

I was guided to pick a few meditations from Orin and Daben since they are having this great sale on old titles. I've worked with some of their programs off and on over the years, and it's amazing how we don't SEE something until we are ready. A few of the journey titles that have been helpful for me lately are Radiating Unconditional Love and Overcoming the Self-Destruct. The "Love" part, although I've always been great at sharing it with others, I only recently discovered that I felt unworthy of receiving all these years (current and past life "stuff"). Recently, while doing the "Overcoming" journey with Sanaya Roman and Orin, I met a part of myself that was a young girl, 19-20 years old, who was hiding in the trees chasing away all opportunities to be acknowledged and seen. When she came out to meet me, I was touched at her misguided attempts to protect us. She shapeshifted into a leopard then as we shared our feelings of compassion for one another, finally softened and trusted that we must work together for our own evolution and prosperity. We then merged and agreed to respect each others strenghts and to really listen to and acknowledge one another opinions.

After all the deep work I've done on myself, and with others, in the past on this subject, I just knew this would have already been a done deal. I'm reminded of my shamanic teachers reminding us that life, and its lessons, are encountered in a circle that often circles in a spiral, towards center. One teacher pointed out how often I am like the animal that hides in the reeds by the stream. It knows coming out into the open, to partake in life, sustenance of the brook and warmth of the sun seems so dangerous it's paralyzing. And at the same time, it is imperative to my very survival. So this week, I commit to leaving the safety of hiding to venture to the stream to live life more fully.

Go Spring! Color Yourself Well!

Spring signifies rebirth and a fresh chance to do something great. Vibrant colors a blooming everywhere. Our aura and energy fields loves to bloom with color as well. My post to the Spirited Woman this weeks speaks to the need to balance our food choices with live, colorful fruits and veggies. Then the bright colors come through in our energy system! Have a colorful weekend! ~MiChelle Jeneen