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Breastfeeding My Magical Child

Jun.01, 2011

Now that I am a mother, breastfeeding has become my daily meditation. For me it is a time to relax and use my creative energy to grow an exceptionally happy and healthy being. As Sheila Kitzinger says, “Breastfeeding is not a matter of filling a baby up with milk as you might fill the tank of a car. It is an intimate dialogue between two people.” I realize what I think and feel during breastfeeding nurtures my son’s soul just as much as what I eat nurtures his body. So, whenever I remember, I relax my shoulders, take in a deep breath, and let go of any tension, stress, or negative emotions. I become completely and totally present, focusing only on my son and the love I have for him. Below is a short poem I wrote which reflects the feelings and thoughts I desire to convey to my son while feeding him…

Breastfeeding My Magical Child
I love you my angel,
my cosmic son
You’re perfect and gorgeous
and so much fun!

Your soul is pure
Your eyes are bright
You’re filled with love
and bathed in light

Your understanding deep
Your courage is strong
You heal with your touch
and soothe with your song

I feed you my milk
to nourish your flesh
all you require
pure love to ingest

I feed you my milk
to nourish your soul
connect you to Earth
and the Universe, whole

Angels and fairies
now wait your command
To do the bidding
of a real God Man

A real God Man
that’s who you are
A real God Man
with your own bright star

A real God Man
advanced in every way
A real God Man
enjoying Divine Play

I love you my angel,
my cosmic son
You’re perfect and gorgeous
and SO MUCH FUN!!

Breastfeeding my precious son at 6 months

“In breastfeeding an infant the mother should never allow herself to be distracted by random thoughts, but concentrate all her attention on her child” ~Anastasia from The Ringing Cedars of Russia by Vladimir Megre, Book 2

P.S I am recording my journey with David using the 7 principles I choose to parent by, including Liquid Love Breastfeeding. Look out for my e-book, Advanced Parenting: Activating Your Child’s Full Potential, in 2012

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Do You Have A Spiritual Foundation? Words of Wisdom from Prajnanananda

Oct.08, 2009

Last week I had the fortune of hearing Paramahamsa Prajnanananda speak here in Dallas, Texas. Prajnananada is the head Kriya yoga guru and I was very blessed to be initiated by him about a year ago. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Kriya, it was practiced by Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi and is a combination of meditation and yoga which focuses on becoming aware of the light, sound, and vibration inside of yourself while also circulating the breath through each of your chakras.

In his talk, Prajnananada compared each human being to a tree. A human, just like a tree, grows both inward and upward. The roots of a tree represent our inward growth, the part of us that is not seen by the outside world, and yet is the aspect which determines what the outside world sees. The roots hold the tree strong and steady.

According to Prajnananda, spiritual living is living a joyful life… smiling, sharing, and giving. The fruits and flowers on trees represent the physical manifestations of our life and what we give to others through radiating our love and joy. A tree gives of its fruits and flowers with no thought of “getting” anything in return. It already receives everything it requires through its roots. Similarly, we can give joy and love to everyone around us with no “strings attached” only if we have our own spiritual roots.

Prajnananada points out that a spiritual life is a life of discipline… by performing daily practices which take us out of the “material world” and into self discovery and a deeper connection with the Divine, we form the necessary peace of mind to face the storms in life with calmness and strength. In my opinion, creating a solid spiritual foundation is the most important thing we can focus on, everything else should come second. When we cultivate spiritual roots, we will be nourished by life and everything in our “outer” world will come together perfectly. We will feel love, understand truth, and see through the illusions which often times bind us. Remember, the deeper the roots of a tree, the stronger the tree and the more nutritious its fruit will be.

John Seeley, author of Get Unstuck, tells us that an excellent way to build trust between your Conscious and Subconscious mind is to do what is called an Absolute Daily Goal. This means you pick one activity, one habit, that you will do everyday, no matter what. This retrains your subconscious to agree with you. Many times people will say things they don’t mean and never follow through. According to Seeley, this teaches your subconscious mind to never follow through because you are never truly committed. Below I have made a list of my favorite spiritual practices which can be used as an “absolute daily goal”…

MY FAVORITE SPIRITUAL PRACTICES:

  • Writing in my journal
  • Thinking about and writing down all the things I am grateful for
  • Daily mantras and affirmations
  • Reading sacred scriptures and books
  • Yoga and deep breathing (Kriya, Hatha, and Dahn yoga are my favorites)
  • Attending spiritual seminars and/or church
  • Daily meditation (Kriya and Holosync)
  • Dancing, tantra, and sacred sexuality
  • Doing a daily act of kindness
  • Sound healing and Toning
  • Breath work
  • Mindful eating and gardening (connecting with mother earth)

My goal is to add one habit into my life each month. This month I am focusing on my yoga practice. I believe it’s important to ONLY add one new habit at a time… this breeds true and steady discipline. If you have any additional spiritual disciplines which you find helpful please post them below. Remember, a spiritual practice is any activity which brings us more conscious awareness while connecting us with the FLOW of Life!

P.S. Come join me in cultivating deep spiritual roots! Post your Absolute Daily Goal for this month below:)

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Embracing and Understanding Your Emotions

Aug.14, 2009

Whether we are aware of it or not, our emotional state has a huge impact on how successful we are in life. If you look at our world today, almost every decision and action a person takes is based on an emotional cause. Jim Ryerson, author of “First 100 Days of Selling” states, “Customers buy for personal and emotional reasons and then justify their decision based on facts and figures.” This is true of many other things as well. Our emotions are what really drive us, consciously, and more often than not, unconsciously. Robert Stevens, author of “Conscious Language” tells us that when our feelings can follow our attention, and we are personal, specific and outcome oriented, wonders happen easily and we attract and accomplish what we desire quickly. This is why learning the art of understanding your emotions and harnessing the power of your emotions is one of the most important educations you can receive.

First, it is important to understand that our natural state is blissful. Bill Harris, creator of Centerpointe Research, tells us that if one side of our brain is dominant over the other side of our brain we begin to experience ourselves as seperate. He goes on to explain that all disfunctional behaviors and emotions are a result of being in opposition to “the world.” The Buddha states that “it is your resistance to ‘what is’ that causes your suffering.” You may notice in your own life that when you are resisting, judging, or disapproving of the way someone or something is, you will experience stress, tension and worry both physically and mentally. You may feel a compulsion to change or correct the situation, which will only add to your tension. When we realize our true connection with everything around us, resistance naturally fades away. When we experience connection, through brain synchronization, our sense of well-being increases. This doesn’t mean we cannot change our life circumstances. In fact, when you are in a state of peace and relaxation, you can shift and transform your life with ease!

This is all great on a conceptual level you may be thinking, but what do I do when I feel intense emotions? What do I do when my emotional world (also known as our subconscious) is sabatoging my success? Below I have prepared a helpful guide for you. . .

HOW TO DEAL WITH STRONG EMOTIONS:

1) Change your eating habits. A few years ago, I was really depressed. I hated myself and I hated my life. After only a couple months of switching from my fast food diet to a super healthy nutrient dense eating style, all my depression just naturally melted away. A healthy body creates a happy person. I suggest if you have a poor diet, study up on nutrition and health. This might be the only step you require to take.

2) Stay in this moment. Jesus said, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” (Matthew 6:34) There is no possible way you can solve all the problems in your life in a single moment. You can, however, take action and deal with what is happening in this exact moment. Life is easy when you stay present and focus on enjoying every single second.

3) Be very clear that whatever is happening for you is the creation of the programming in your subconscious and unconscious mind. Thanks to the feature film “The Secret” many people are accepting this universal law. Taking responsibility is the first step.

4) Watch your creation. Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now states, “Whenever you feel negativity arising within you, whether caused by an external factor, a thought, or even nothing in particular that you are aware of, look on it as a voice, saying ‘attention Here and Now: Wake up’ Even the slightest irritation is significant and needs to be acknowledged and looked at; otherwise, there will be a cumulative build up of unobserved reactions.”

The only true way to change or transform anything in your life is through what is called a “paradigm shift.” Eve Jones, author of The Logic of Magical Thought and the Dance of the Breath writes, “Changing our behavior through deliberate acts of will usually does nothing positive. We just submerge the imprints deeper into our unconscious. Conscious or unconscious denial doesn’t keep our thoughts from being ‘broadcast’ at all: denial and repression just keep broadcasting the imprints on a frequency band that we’re not picking up on, but that the universe is responsive to.” As a rule, limiting, non-resourceful behavior can only be created unconsciously. When we consciously watch and experience a behavior or emotion which doesn’t serve us, it will naturally fall away. This is called a paradigm shift. We see things from a new perspective. Remember, “until man can experience in consciousness that which is physical, he will be bound to the physical.” In other words, what you resist persists and what you avoid becomes your prison.

5) Breathe. A major way people go unconscious and block their feelings from coming to the surface is by shutting down their breathing. When we breath deeply we feel more and move through more. Many of our strongest imprints were made as a baby, when the oxygen content in our brains and bodies were highest. Eve Jones explains deep breathing “works because it allows us to re-institute the state of having the high-oxygen titer of the blood characteristic of the newborn. When this state is re-created, we gain access to our imprints. Using our conscious mind, intelligently aware of the Here and Now, we can access and revise previously inaccessible imprints which have been creating our reality. We can let go old mistaken negative thoughts.” Remember to take deep breaths!

6) Meditate. Meditation is a technology to balance our brain. Daily meditation will strengthen your awareness, increase your brain synchronization, and bring you more clarity and peace.

7) Get help. If you have tried all of the suggestions above and are still experiencing difficulty with what is coming up for you emotionally, I recommend you find a trusted mentor or therapist. Many successful people have attributed their breakthroughs to a coach or mentor. Someone who has been there before, or who has a broader perspective might be able to pull you out of your swamp.

If you have any questions or additional thoughts or comments on how to harness the power of our emotions, I encourage you to post a comment and share. I love interacting and learning from people like you!

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