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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Words of Wisdom from the Daily Om

Making It Happen
Go for It

There are times in our lives when all the signs seem to be pointing us in a particular direction. Our thoughts & dreams are echoed in the songs & stories we hear & the media we see. Maybe the message we are getting from the universe doesn’t even make sense in the “real” world, but somewhere inside, these urges feel right. Maybe you feel you are being told to move to a new city although your life where you are is just fine. Or maybe you feel the desire to pursue a new direction in your career when it never really interested you before. When we spend time getting in touch with our higher selves, our intuition sends us directives to lead us to become our best & most fulfilled selves. When we are open & listening, the next step is to take action and go for it.

Once we make the decision to pursue our inner urgings, the universe sets into motion the means for all sorts of details to fall into place. A sense of peace will come over us, because we know that any questions will no longer make us wonder if our dreams are possible, but how to make them happen. Instead of deterring us from our goal, these questions only serve to clarify our focus to move us forward. We need not throw caution to the wind to follow our dream. The positive shift in our energy affects everything around us. Like a rush of water, it goes ahead to clear debris from our path so that we can go forward. Our new attitude also attracts likeminded people. Sometimes even the most unlikely angels arrive to help us along our way with the information & support we need.

Wherever your dreams are pointing you today, take a step. Take action & manifest your inner urges & soul whisperings. - Daily Om

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A Lucky Life
Aquarius Daily Horoscope

Today you may feel blessed by the realization that your expectations are being met in the various areas of your life. Because you also may feel lucky, you’ll likely be more apt to take personal & professional risks, seek out new opportunities, & explore what life is like when you cast off the shackles of your usual routine. You may be surprised to discover that there are more avenues of opportunity open to you than ever before. Try to approach each opportunity with optimism & avoid worrying. You may find that you’re inclined to simply move forward & think of success as your only option. Today can be a wonderful day to challenge yourself by delving into an unfamiliar subject or trying a new activity.

Simply allowing yourself to feel lucky can help you draw luck & opportunity into your life. Frequently, we fail to recognize the opportunities that already exist in our lives because we are too busy lamenting the lack of luck in our lives. When you feel lucky, you become lucky, as your eyes are opened to the many opportunities & blessings that surround you. Feeling lucky helps you to keep believing that all will turn out for the best & that you are capable of bravely facing any challenge that the universe puts in your path. The optimism & promise of good fortune you feel today will help you lead a luckier life. - Daily Om

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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Where Did October Go?

The movers are coming in 3 weeks so the packing has officially begun with the bookshelves. Books are always a walk down memory lane for me. I can remember what city I was living in when I bought them & where I was in my life then. Just looking at the cover of a book, I can feel now what I was feeling then. This little bout of nostalgia makes me realize that I'm in a good place right now & moving in a direction that is really going to open up my life. The journey up to now has been difficult at times but it's given me the building blocks for the next step.

My goal this weekend is to get all of the books, magazines, DVDs & CDs packed. The kitchen cabinets have been cleaned out & all of the food that I won't eat before I leave has been taken to the office for the food drive. Over the past few weeks, I've been putting stuff in the hallway outside my loft for my neighbors to pick through & so far everything has disappeared into someone else's life. And I found someone on Freecycle to come pick up the ~400 books I was getting rid of.

When I moved from my apartment to the loft in 2005, I purged a lot of stuff that had basically just been travelling all over the country with me... the size 5 Levis that I'm never going to fit into again no matter how much I diet (let's face it, gravity is not my friend)... most of the suits that I hated to wear... the spiked heel shoes that are just a broken ankle waiting to happen when walking on Boston's uneven sidewalks & cobblestones. This time around, I'm getting rid of the remainder of the suits, except for 1 black one; all of my shoes except for 1 pair of black heels, my hiking boots & the black cowgirl boots I just bought. I'm limiting my wardrobe to jeans, sweaters & black tights. I remember a time when I was really interested in clothes & loved to shop for them but that point in my life seems to have passed. It's all about functionality & comfort now.

I thought it would be a lot of harder to get rid of things but I realized that sometimes it's much harder to keep dragging all of the "stuff" around with you. I'll never be a minimalist but I'm definitely using this move to lighten my load... mentally, physically & emotionally.

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Saturday, October 17, 2009

I've Been a Bad Blogger

As I've mentioned before it's been a strange year in many ways. There have been unpleasant interactions with certain individuals over the past months that have acted as a catalyst to accelerate some of my plans. So there are a lot of "balls in the air" right now. But, out of the negative energy comes positive results, new opportunities & a new life. The move to Santa Fe, NM, is happening at the end of November & you can't imagine how excited I am.

It's funny though. No matter how many times I've moved to another state (this will be my 7th), it's always stressful. But things are moving forward & falling into place so I feel as though the Universe is watching over me & helping to smooth the transition. I've started to say goodbye to my life here in Boston. My loft no longer feels like home, just someplace that I am.

After a visit from the moving company at the beginning of October to do the estimate, I've been taking a much harder look at the things I have, the things I really need & the things I want in my new life. What I thought would be really hard is turning out to be an extremely cathartic experience. It's amazing the things that you accumulate over the years that just end up taking up space in your life. I tend to buy things on sale because "they're too good a deal to pass up" whether I need them or not. (I definitely inherited this gene from my mother.) This is the only explanation I have for the candles that seem to be sitting on every available surface. Over the past weeks, hundreds of books have gone out the door to find new homes & magazines have been purged. So I think I'm finally at the end of the "cleaning out" phase & ready to begin packing on November 1st. The movers will take my storage crates as they are so that means a lot less packing than I've had to do in the past. And a lot less unpacking on the other end.

I've found a place to live in Santa Fe so I know what furniture to take & what I need to get rid of. For some reason, moving never seems real until I know exactly where I'm going to be living. I've also re-connected with old friends in Santa Fe & am very excited about seeing them again.

In addition to the move, there are a number of other very exciting things going on. SoulCollage Facilitator Training was last weekend at The Guest House in Connecticut & was taught by Anne Marie Bennett of KaleidoSoul & Jeanne Marie Merkel of the Anam Cara Center. I didn't know what to expect when I registered for the training but it was an absolutely amazing... intense... empowering weekend with a wonderful group of women. This retreat came at a time in my life when I needed it most. Even after a week, I'm still processing the experience. I'm looking forward to getting the website for Wolf Song Warriors launched & setting up workshops in Santa Fe in 2010.

Needless to say, there is nothing going on in my studio right now although I do plan to finish the wolf mask collage before I pack my studio. Every spare minute I have is spent working on Women Artists of the American West, the online class that I'm taking at the University of New Mexico, as well as working on the business plans & websites for Wolf Song Warriors & Gypsy Wolf Marketing.

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Thursday, October 08, 2009

Words of Wisdom from the Daily Om

What You Think Is What You Get
The Law of Attraction

"The law of attraction is surprisingly simple: Like attracts like. It becomes a bit more complicated when it comes to training our minds to think in ways that will bring what we desire into our lives. The term "self-fulfilling prophecy" describes the same law. This well-known term explains that we create the circumstances our mind dwells upon, whether positive or negative. So our goal is to practice consistent presence of mind to make sure our thoughts are always directed toward the positive & that which we want to create.

A key to the process is the word "frequency." This is true for 2 reasons: 1) The frequency you use when you passionately dwell upon or revisit a thought, dream, desire or goal provides the energy your musings need for creation; & 2) just like a radio station broadcasts on a certain frequency, like the radio you must be "tuned in" to receive it. This means preparing for the arrival of your dream on every possible level — material, physical, & spiritual. You don’t have to know how it will come into your life, just trust that it will. Your job is to lay the groundwork, follow any leads you can find & prepare for its arrival. This can mean cleaning out your garage to make space for a new car, taking a tour of a model home to get the feel of it in order to feed your fantasies, or thinking of what you want in a mate & then living up to that list yourself.

Just like with any skill, the law of attraction must be practiced. We must decide what makes us feel abundant & use our imagination to create the feeling. It isn’t enough to just want something; you must use the power of your thoughts to attract it. A series of choices is what brings us everything in our lives right now, every moment. When we know the direction we want our choices to take us, it is as if we’ve placed an order with the universe. Then we can await its arrival with joyful anticipation. If we find ways to experience our dreams right now, we make creating joy a treasure hunt in which the seeking is just as much fun as the finding." - Daily Om

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Words of Wisdom from the Daily Om

Let Go & Let Flow
Taking a Leap of Faith

"Many people, in heeding the guidance of their souls, find themselves contemplating goals that seem outrageous or unattainable. In the mind’s eye, these individuals stand at the edge of a precipice & look out over the abyss at the fruit of their ambition. Some resist the urge to jump, paralyzed by the gap between their current circumstances & the life of their dreams. Others make a leap of faith into the unknown, unsure of what they will encounter but certain that they will gain more in their attempts than they would bowing to self-protective instincts. This leap can be exceedingly difficult for individuals with control issues because the act of embracing uncertainty requires them to trust that surrender will net them the rewards they seek. Yet when you make a leap of faith, believing without a doubt that you will land safely on the other side, you can accomplish almost anything you set out to do.

There have no doubt been times in your life when you chose to go where the universal flow took you. Yet you may encounter instances in which your objectives require you to step outside of the boundaries of your established comfort zone so that you may freely & actively jettison yourself into a new phase of your life. While you may fear what seems to be the inevitable fall, consider that in all likelihood you will find yourself flying. A successful leap of faith requires your attention, as it is the quiet & often indistinct voice of your inner self that will point you toward your ultimate destination. Understand that the leap across the chasm of ambiguity may challenge you in unforeseen ways but you will make it across if you trust yourself.

If your mind & heart resist, you can dampen this resistance by building a bridge of knowledge. The more you know about the leap you are poised to take, the smaller the gap between "here" & "there" will appear to be. Your courageous leap of faith can lead you into uncharted territory, enabling you to build a new, more adventurous life. Though you may anticipate that fear will be your guide on your journey across the abyss, you will likely discover that exhilaration is your constant companion." - Daily Om

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Monday, September 07, 2009

Look! A Bright Shiny Object!

It seems to be a never-ending project but I'm still organizing my studio in preparation for when I have to move. As I was re-arranging things today, I decided to store away the beadwork that I created a few years ago. The pieces pictured below as well as all of my needleweavings have been living in jewelry trays stacked on my bookshelves. Since I've been focusing on collage & printmaking for the past year, I really haven't done any beading or needleweaving lately. After sorting through the jewelry trays though, I have the urge to drag out my beads & create something new. Okay, I admit it... I'm easily distracted by bright, shiny objects. Wait! What was that over there?

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Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Words of Wisdom from the Daily Om

Confidence in Action

"You could feel enthusiastic about taking action today. Your confidence may be strong, & this could encourage you to expand your horizons & begin new projects. You might consider ways to use your confidence to bring more excitement & opportunity into your life, such as exploring new activities or expanding your goals. If there are certain activities you have held back from because of fear, today would be a good day to give yourself a nudge forward & immerse yourself in the experience. Because your mind-set fuels your confidence, you can also choose to spend time engaging in positive self-talk & affirming your ability to accomplish anything you desire.

Taking action to implement our plans & goals sets powerful energy into motion that will create results. When we have built our confidence up to the degree that we feel motivated & enthusiastic about our plans, we have reached the perfect time to take action. Though we might still have doubts or fears, taking action will push our worries into a backseat. As we move forward toward our goals, we cause a chain reaction of positive energy that will open the door to greater opportunities or simply strengthen our confidence so that we can set our sights on bigger goals. We are then able to achieve greater results because we were willing to take bigger risks. Allowing your confidence & enthusiasm to fuel your actions today will call in powerful energy to help you create the results you desire." - Daily Om

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Outlining Your Intentions
Making a List of What You Want

"The universe is aware of both the concrete goals we actively pursue & the nebulous dreams we have not yet begun to refine. Neither our struggles nor the daydreams that inspire us are beyond the range of universal perception. Yet to manifest our aspirations, we not only need to know what it is we generally wish to achieve; we also need to clearly articulate these aims to ourselves & the universe. When we create a list of what we want, citing each item in as much detail as possible, our aspirations take on new substance. What was once a mere wish becomes real & achievable when put into words. As you pour the contents of your heart & soul into your list, your well-defined ambitions become a part of you, & the universe responds to your new determination by placing opportunities related to your objectives in your path.

Whatever the nature of your desires, your list can help you channel your intellectual & emotional power into your efforts to realize them. The list you create should not simply be a record of your individual goals. Rather, it should be a comprehensive, exhaustive catalog of each target you want to reach & your reasons for aiming for them. This may mean that your list will encompass many pages of text, since when you write down & review your ambitions, you empower yourself to more accurately direct your goal-realization efforts. You then also have a framework in place that helps you distinguish success from setbacks. If you keep your list in a convenient spot & review it daily, you will inadvertently reaffirm your conviction to your aspirations, demonstrating to the universe that you are truly devoted to your chosen path while keeping your objectives fresh in your mind. If you have an altar, this would be a great place to keep your list.

As you compose your list, try not to edit or judge what you have written. Some of what you want may seem outlandish when considered in the context of your current circumstances. Whether you are destined to fulfill the items on the unique long-term agenda you create in a year, 10 years, or 20 years, if you are free with your ideas & understand that you may not bring these dreams into the realm of reality for some time, your list will attract the universe’s benevolence even as it energizes and inspires you." - Daily Om

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