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The Journey...
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Posted on December 31, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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One way to truly enjoy your life's journey is to be consciously aware of the steps you need to take to manifest the life you want to live. Think of it like Lego, each life experience being a plastic brick that can be linked to another and another and so on, building your life into the form that closest represents who you truly are. Like Lego it is important to realize that the form you want to build today may not be the form you want to build tomorrow. The good news is that each life experience or plastic block can be used to create many different forms.
By acknowledging each step in your life and seeing it as a milestone, you become more conscious about your life and the value of each life experience. If all you can see is a destination on the horizon you may not value the steps that it takes to reach your destination. This can lead to dissatisfaction, frustration, tension and dis-ease. Every day in every way you are taking small steps towards building your magnificent life... Be conscious of that. Before you know it you will have built yourself a beautiful Lego castle!
Do yourself a favor! Every now and then take some time out to check where you are and ask this question, 'Is my planned destination STILL appropriate for me to live my true life purpose and create the life I want to live?' Do yourself another favor! Listen to the answer!
There is one certainty and only one certainty in life and that is CHANGE.
Like any good project plan, your life plan needs to be flexible; inflexibility can lead to self sabotage. Be prepared to break your goals, wants and needs into smaller life experiences and to give each one more time if appropriate or necessary. Ask yourself the question, 'which is more important, the quality of your experiences or the number of experiences?' Be good to yourself and go at your own pace, it's your life! Also, ask yourself, 'will this action, event or experience ultimately serve my highest good?' Once again, listen to the answer! If the answer is no, maybe you simply have to let go and focus on your next step or life experience. Know that if the answer is 'yes' but you don't want to face this particular action, event or lesson, you can let it go but it will keep coming back to you, until it is experienced and appreciated.
Often time's clients come to me living an outdated life plan. Trying to get to a destination that is simply no longer appropriate or truly desired. They wonder why things are not 'Happening' for them and why the Universe is 'Against' them. If you are focused on the horizon it is easy to miss the fact that the road has disappeared and you are stuck on some rocks. Know that the Universe will always help you if your actions and desires are in alignment with your true-life purpose and for your highest good; regardless of how bumpy the road is at least you'll stay on it. If you feel that the Universe is not helping you get to where you want to go or be the person you want to be, maybe you should check your destination; maybe, it's time to change direction.
One of the best ways to stay on course is to focus on the life's lesson that is right in front of you, be open and grateful to any changes that this lesson may bring and glance up now and again to check on your destination. Above all trust that life will take you exactly where it is that you need to go.
Enjoy the journey... Love & Light, John |
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Giving Thanks...
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Posted on November 27, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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Hi there and a very very Happy Thanks Giving to all of you in the good old US of A! Thanks Giving, a day when we all pause to give thanks for the people and events in our lives that have touched our hearts and filled us with gratitude and joy.
A special moment in my life... One that I will always be grateful for...
I awoke to the sound of Latin music and brilliant sunshine poring into my room. This was a VERY SPECIAL day for me it was my 40th birthday. A fact still strange to me as I am convinced that I'm 17 trapped in a 40 year old body!
My first thoughts on this special day were that I needed to give myself permission to be open to receive and to allow my day to be effort free, what ever that meant in any given moment. First, breakfast in bed, followed by as much time as I needed in the bathroom, a rare treat! Room service was happy to oblige with the former and already my day was looking good!
The trick to this I thought to myself is to let go of expectations and stay in the flow... Next, my morning meditation, get grounded, release every-one and everything from my space, good bad or indifferent, past, present and future, creating space for me to be IN my special day!
Meds done and feeling amazing, I look out my window to find beauty beyond measure! White sands, palm trees and blue, blue skies punctuated by joggers, Sunbathers and swimmers. All this in Miami's South Beach... who knew?
"Now that is a day I want to be a part of", I said to myself.
As I left my room I could feel the excitement begin to rise... Who was I going to meet? What was going to happen? Am I really 40 years old?
Right away I meet a lovely lady from the Caribbean waiting for me to vacate my room. What a beautiful smile I thought as I felt her warm greeting embrace me,
"Good Mornin Sir",
"Good Morning to you" I said returning her smile, "the room is all yours..."
"Thankin you", she said
"You are welcome, enjoy your day..." With that I headed for the elevator.
A gaggle of smiling faces greeted me at the poolside towel hut,
"How many towels would you like?"
Not at all like the greeting the concierge lead me to believe I would receive and no request for signature or ID either.
"Two please". At this point I was beginning to wonder if everyone knew it was my birthday?
After a light snack at the Cafe with still more smiles and friendly exchanges I finally arrived at the beach for a lesson in 'choosing my reality'.
A smooth breeze, gentle sun, silky sand and playful waves... I was in Heaven!
"Hello sir, can I get you something to drink?"
It's and angel, I thought... Actually it was Peter from Cuba who worked at the hotel. He did a great job in helping me select the appropriate beverage for the occasion. I lay back on my sun lounge full of gratitude for this amazing moment. As I lay there I thought to myself how wonderful it would be to receive a healing, maybe a massage...
"Hi, would you like a massage?", a gentle voice questioned.
I opened my eyes in disbelief laughing out loud as I found a young man, JC from Columbia, standing next to me beaming a huge smile.
"Thank you Supreme being!"
Needless to say my reality was feeling pretty fine at that moment in time!
As JC successfully parked me in BLISSVILLE and went onto his next client further down the beach, I overheard the couple next to me,
"Stupid tourist he deserves to get ripped off!"
Their reality wasn't the same as mine you see. They were coming from a place of fear and distrust. They couldn't see the light that was shining brightly from JC, a light that honored his presence in this lifetime, a light that said, 'if you are in need, I am here to help'. JC shared this with me during my healing;
"This is what I do, this is why I am here, and this is who I am..."
The couple continued to feed on their fear almost visibly digging a deep dark hole into which they disappeared.
I was quiet for a moment and then cleared my neighbors fear from my space, thinking how sad it was that they were not able to share in the joy of my reality a reality born out of my intension, my openness and permission to receive it. Then I caught myself, realizing that for what ever reason this couple needed to be in their reality learning their lessons, just as I needed to be in mine learning mine!
For me it was really easy, the three G's! Gratitude...Gratitude...Gratitude...
Enjoy the journey... Love & Light, John |
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Why Meditate?
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Posted on November 25, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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There are many different definitions and methods of meditation. Although meditation is most often associated with Eastern practices such as Buddhism, every spiritual practice, including Christianity, has similar techniques for the purpose of gaining insight, assessing and managing life processes on physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual levels. These techniques include specific postures and/or activities such as sitting or walking, conscious breathing, observing thoughts and emotions, in order to attain calm, contentment, resolution or realization.
Meditation helps to focus and calm the mind, creating a restful state of physical being. The object of focus is often the breath, but may also be an object or an image. Meditation practitioners may also silently chant a mantra, a simple word or phrase to help clear the mind and enhance mental clarity.
Sitting meditation is a traditional practice at the heart of Ch'an Buddhism. It brings about a deeper awareness of the mind and body through understanding our attachments and desires which can help make our lives more contented.
In Chinese: Neigong meditation is seen as "Inner exercise." Thought, reflection, and contemplation in order to train the mind, focus the awareness and cultivate the spirit.
Advocated by many practitioners of holistic health for its impact on stress-related disease, for many of us mediation is a great tool for relieving stress and drawing body, mind and spirit into a single focus, in order to enhance the quality of life. Daily meditation practices help to promote a healthier outlook on life and can facilitate healing in the sick.
By meditating on a regular basis we become aware of inner or other states of consciousness and the information stored there. Access to this information enables us to manifest in our daily lives that which is our inner reality.
What ever the definition or method used, all who practice mediation on a regular basis can look forward to a more balanced, stress-free, conscious way of living.
If you are interested in learning more about the practice of Meditation and what it can do for you Read More...
Enjoy the Journey... Love & Light, John |
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Podcast Meditation ~ Returning Home
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Posted on November 21, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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Growing up can be a challenge for many of us. Trying to fit in, to find out who we truly are, trying to differentiate ourselves from the energy of our parents, teachers and friends. Often time’s parts of our energy can get stuck or separate from our core being and can get left behind.
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Why not treat your body, mind and soul to a few minutes of deep relaxation and give yourself permission to receive this profound healing... nowhere to go... nothing to do...
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What next?
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Posted on November 18, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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If you have no idea where you should go or what you should do next,
the chances are you are exactly where you need to be...
Enjoy the journey... love & light, John
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Releasing illusion...
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Posted on November 17, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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Wow! Are we on some kind of amazing rollercoaster ride or what? Working with several clients over the past week or so, it seems that there is an amazingly high vibration energy coming through at the moment, a real shift!
For those who have a bunch of tools and have done a lot of work in clearing their 'STUFF', this is uncomfortable to say the least, as it is bringing up any and all residual 'STUFF' that you may have thought you have already dealt with. By the way I am including myself in this scenario. I have had some pretty intense 'DO-DO' clearing over the past several days, which has taken me to places that I thought I had long since left behind...
For those who haven't done any work on clearing their 'STUFF' this time around, this has the potential to be a tremendously challenging time. All of your 'STUFF' is coming to the surface to be addressed. It is quite possible that you act completely out of character and amaze those around you with your seemingly erratic behavior. This is certainly not the time for resistance; this is the time for surrender and compassion; compassion for yourself and for others.
Why is this happening?
This is happening because we are going through a vibrational shift which means that we need to shed our collective baggage, lighten our load and release all that which no-longer serves us. Why? So, that we can embrace the changes this new and higher vibration frequency or energy is bringing through. Whether we like it or not, old illusions, habits and programs are being broken down and discarded to make way for the new.
For many this is showing up as physical pain! Headaches, backaches, aching bones and joints, it's a little like the growing pains of our youth...
So, what to do?
Meditate as much as possible and be open to any possibility and don't attach to possible outcomes. Literally anything is possible at the moment, don't waste time and energy trying to figure things out. Trust that even if you can't understand them and they feel very uncomfortable, the changes taking place are on some level necessary for your 'Next Steps'. Above all, be prepared to let go of your most treasured illusions... Time to create some new ones...
Oh and remember... Humor... Don’t leave home without it!
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Podcast Meditation ~ Heart Chakra Healing
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Posted on November 14, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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Often times it can be difficult to express how much we love ourselves even if we have permission to do so. The more we are able to express the love we have for ourselves, the more love we are able to bring into the world.
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| If you find it difficult to give to yourself, if you put everyone else first and feel unworthy or undeserving, your heart Chakra might be blocked or stuck. This meditation will help you restore balance and bring a healing to your heart. |
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CHANGE... Here it comes!
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Posted on November 13, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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The past few months have indeed been an interesting time for all of us; with so much uncertainty, fear is taking hold in many areas of our lives. Is yesterday so different from today? Are the changes that we fear so much, really as bad as we think they will be? Isn't CHANGE what we've been asking for?
It seems to me that 'NOW' is bringing forth the end of many things, 'NOW' is a time of death, a time of winter... As we all know, the wonderful thing about winter is that it is followed by spring; a time of new growth, fresh starts, renewed hope and new beginnings...
A very close friend of mine recently got admitted to a psychiatric ward because she was so terrified of the 'possibility' of her husband loosing his job. The day before I listened compassionately to her fear and then offered, "maybe it was for the best as he hasn't really liked his job for some time and would be receiving a handsome pay-off. Not only that, he would be able to enjoy the summer with the family and then connect with an even better job more suited to his outgoing personality."
The next day my friend, consumed with fear of the unknown was admitted to hospital, met with a psychiatrist and started a regime of powerful mind altering drugs!
I was confused! My friend was one of the strongest people I have ever met, so much going for her; a wonderful son who had just got the grades he needed for the University of his choice, a wonderful husband who I had no doubt would find another job in a heartbeat, a strong investment portfolio, cash savings, a great circle of friends and a wonderfully supportive extended family. When I LOOKED at her husbands’ situation I saw that he would be absolutely fine and be back in work very quickly. I didn't see any cause for concern.
So, why did my friend react in such way?
I was reminded that not every-one has the tools to be able to deal with change.
Millions and millions of folks have, for the past two years been shouting, screaming, wishing and pleading for CHANGE! Well, here it is! The old way of things is disintegrating, falling apart, beliefs, realities, certainties being cast aside to make way for CHANGE. We are receiving exactly what we have collectively been asking for. The question is, were we really clear about the changes we wanted to create or, were we sloppy and unclear about the changes we were asking for?
"This is not working for me I want CHANGE" Times this by hundreds of millions around the world and guess what you create? Yes, that's right... CHANGE
- Did we ask for comfortable change?
- Did we ask for slow change?
- Did we ask for bite size changes over a period of time?
- Were we specific about the changes we asked for?
- Did we ask for a planned orderly phased role out of our changes?
NO! We all screamed at the top of our lungs that we wanted MAJOR, FAR REACHING, COMPREHENSIVE, CHANGE and we wanted it NOW!
So, why then are so many people surprised that the fabric of our societies around the world are falling apart? This is what we asked for, isn't it?
What now?
- If you are in a good space, know that there are others out there whom you love, who may be finding these times of change tremendously difficult. Reach out to your friends, loved ones and neighbors and let them know that you are there for them if they need help.
- If you are not in a good space and are feeling overwhelmed by the changes taking place in your life, take care of yourself and reach out to those who care about you and you know can help you.
- Get really clear on what CHANGE you want to create in your life and voice that change to those around you that can help you create it.
Know that the Winter of CHANGE is up on us and there is no turning back to the old ways of being, those ways are dying just as surely as the leaves are falling from the trees. So, let's make sure that the seeds we plant now are what we want to see grow and flourish in the coming Spring of CHANGE.
Enjoy the journey... Love & Light, John |
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The universe is yours
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Posted on November 12, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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Risk more than others think is safe.
Dream more than others think is practical.
Care more than others think is wise.
Desire more than others think is possible....
...And the universe is yours
Enjoy the journey... Love & Light, John
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Congratulations!
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Posted on November 10, 2008 by John Whitehurst
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I think we are all noticing that things seem to be speeding up. It's like being at a fun fair on a very fast ride that spins around and around and around. You can both laugh hysterically and enjoy the ride or you can be scared, tense up, resist with all your might and have a very uncomfortable time of it.
If ever there was a time to find the amusement in your life this is certainly it. When change is your only constant adding a sprinkling of humor to your life's design is an essential tool to help you on your path. In addition to the power of humor you may want to take a moment to look back at the incredible life you have already lived... If you've created all that already, just imagine what's to come!
With so much of our attention in the future when do we ever take time to reflect on where we have come from, what we have learnt and what we have achieved?
As the year draws to a close and we take some time out to re-charge our batteries and spend some quality time with those we love, maybe, we also need to take a moment to congratulate ourselves on the lives we have lived!
WOW can you believe you've done what you have done this year?
Take a moment... Just think about it! Isn't it amazing? Think about all the things you have done for yourself and all the things you done for others.
Think about all the people you have met and interacted with. Think about all the information you have exchanged, the new information you have absorbed, the lessons learned, the life experienced and the knowledge acquired.
Look at how you have grown both personally and professionally over the past year!
WOW, isn't it amazing?
Did you ever think at the beginning of the year, that by the end of the year you would have experienced what you have?
So many of us run through life, creating, manifesting, thinking, talking, building, learning and changing, rarely taking a moment to sit, reflect and congratulate ourselves on all that we have manifested in our lives.
Life's 'to do' list is HUGE! It starts filling up the moment we come into being and never gets finished. We are the only ones who can truly appreciate all the things that we've checked off our list.
As you take a moment to congratulate yourself on the life you manifested over the past year, why not also take a moment to marvel at those around you and what they have brought into being. Why not help them to appreciate all that they have created by congratulating them?
Each and every person on the planet over the past year has been consciously or subconsciously busy creating the life that they came here to live. That we are all adding to our global consciousness that we are all here at this time in a physical body that we are creating the lives that we were born to live, is a truly awesome thing!
As your life experience unfolds before you, don't forget to notice it and validate yourself for being its co-creator. Your life and every other life on the face of the Earth are truly amazing!
What ever you chose to manifest in the coming year, may you move ever closer to the life you came here to live!
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