Embracing the New

I am feeling inspired to share this. It is a great message for those of us going through transitions in our personal lives, as well as for all of us as humanity goes through this huge evolutionary transition. Rather than be in fear, embrace the new.

This is an excerpt from an article in the lastest newsletter from Sanaya Roman who channels a being called Orin.

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From Orin channeled by Sanaya Roman
Embracing the New

The future always brings change, and being open to accept and embrace change, new ideas, and people into your life allows you to grow through joy rather than through pain or crisis.

Embracing the new is believing that the future holds joy and promise. It is knowing that your true, innermost Self is always looking out for you. It means having an attitude of openness and receptivity to change. As you strengthen your connection to your innermost Self things are always going to get better, even if it may not seem so at the time.

When you embrace the new with this attitude, wonderful opportunities will unfold in your life that you never even dreamed were possible.

Connect with your Divine Self and open to the joy of what lies ahead for today or even during the next hour. Affirm that you are ready to embrace the new.

Release any predetermined pictures of what your day might be like and experience the day fresh, allowing things to be different from what you might have expected or planned. Decide to be more spontaneous and open to all possibilities as they unfold.

Contact LuminEssence for more information at http://www.orindaben.com

P.O. Box 1310, Medford, OR 97501 Telephone (541) 770- 6700

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You may want to check out their website if you never have before. I know there are free short guided meditations from Orin available. If you don't resonate with it, simply let it go.

Namasté,
Lisa

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Encounter with Deer

A couple years ago, I had an experience of being the focus of attention of a herd of deer while on a hike. Imagine rocky red hills with a few pine trees, a few cacti, some grasses and shrubs and large loose boulders with rock exposed in places as well. (I wish I was a better writer and could give you a better description!)

I had found a place to sit on a gently sloped hill and noticed deer off in the distance, on the next hill. The place where I sat was sloped so I couldn't see all of the hillside, so though the deer were walking toward me, I didn't realize it until they were really close. More and more of them came closer.

Before long, there were 20 or more deer standing there watching me as I sat there and they were not more than 15 or 20 feet away.

At one point I noticed a young deer running down the next hill and apparently up the one I was on (remember I couldn't see the entire hillside) and suddenly she was there with the rest of them. She came forward stretching her neck and looking curious about what all the other deer were looking at. It was so sweet.

Sometimes one of the deer would come a little closer to me, then back up.

I'm not even sure how long this lasted. Maybe 5 or 10 minutes?

Then, very suddenly, one of them snorted and stamped her foot and in an *instant* they all turned and ran off in all directions in a cloud of red-brown dust! It happened FAST.

They didn't run far and resumed their grazing on the grass and shrubs, glancing over at me as if they were wondering why their commotion didn't cause me to run off too.

I remember sitting as still as possible as this was all occurring and wondering what they were thinking or what were they experiencing with me sitting there. I remember wanting to take in everything about what was occurring. I didn't want to miss anything about it. Something really big was happening. This was a hiking area with many people and so why the curiousity with me on this day? I felt that Spirit was sending me a message.

The Spirit of Deer has been around me, perhaps before this incident, but definitely after this experience.

What beautiful gentleness and unconditional love to have with me.

Thank you, Deer.

{deep bow}

Wizard Wednesday 2/23/11 Appreciating the simple and the magical

"Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warrior's world." — Pema Chödrön

The more you find things to rejoice in, the more keep showing up. And that makes life more enjoyable!

Welcome to Wizard Wednesday!
If you'd like some more information about Wizard Wednesday, check out this post.
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My Wizard Wednesday list:

~ I'm SO excited about the winner of my gift for Art Journal LOVE Day: Yolanda at Artist in Training. Her blog and attitude are refreshing and uplifting! I especially like the quote she has : "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." Thanks to Connie at Dirty Footprints Studio for hosting this fabulous LOVE event!

~I experienced the most magical Sunday. From the oracle cards I drew in the morning to the shamanic journey I was guided to do in the evening, it all fit together so beautifully!

~Hearing a muscian playing a guitar at the wetlands/park where I sometimes walk! It was beautiful. Wouldn't mind it if he was there playing more often! ;o) A little addition to the already beautiful music of nature!

~Simple things like sunshine, owls, walking, the fragrances of my favorite essential oils, talking with friends and sharing in their excitement, inspiring ideas, intuition, libraries, ordering new parts for my blender (smile!)...

That's my list for this week. What one or two things are you appreciating today?
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How to play Wizard Wednesday:

Keep track of magical, fun, synchronistic events and experiences and share them here on the Wizard Wednesday posts! Feel free to post comments anytime, not just on Wednesdays.

They can be small, seemingly trivial things, or big exciting things. It can be similar to a gratitude list or a rampage of appreciation. Many exclamation marks allowed!

The important thing is that we are focusing on magic, fun and things that make us feel good. When we focus on them, we begin to see and experience more and more of them! What are you appreciating today? This week? (It can be just one thing!)

Be brave and join in! Let's play!

Namaste,
Lisa
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'Joy' from Elixers of Life Cards

Among the several online oracle card decks found at http://www.lightworker.com/inspire/cards.php are the Elixirs of Life Cards by James Richardson. How appropriate that I recently drew the Joy card.

Our imagination is so very powerful. Here we are using it to engulf ourselves in the flame of joy at our core. If you try this, let me know how it works for you.

With joy,

Lisa

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4. Joy
Joy is your natural state. Learn to feel the joy at your core.

Once you develop a habit of feeling the joy, all other pursuits in your life will be easier. Turn your life upside down. Find the happiness right now, inside you, then merrily pursue the rest at your leisure. This is the secret of a master.

Four Steps to Joy

Step 1. At the core of you is a flame - the flame of joy.
When you imagine your joy as a flame, you are reaching into other dimensions to reconnect with this ever-present joy and consequently feel more of it in this realm.

Step 2. Close your eyes and imagine bypassing all other thoughts and feelings to get to this flame. You might pause briefly at other feelings along the way to the central flame of joy.

Step 3. Imagine how the flame looks. Feel the joy that emanates from it. Where in your body do you see the flame? Maybe your belly. Try experimenting with the flame. Imagine it growing large, engulfing you entirely. Imagine the flame changing colors. See the intricate workings of the base around the flame.

Step 4. Continue to focus on the joy emanating from the flame. As you do so, you will find your level of joy increases. No matter how the world is faring, you can find the joy within. Then continue on your journey with your tank overflowing with joy. What power you have over your experience in life.

What if I can't feel this flame of joy?
If you're unable to feel the joy then you're not yet connecting with your joy aspect in the upper realms. Your imagination is a path to this connection. Engage your imagination by gazing at the colorful image on the joy card. Let it inspire you.

Also look at your beliefs around happiness. Many people have deeply rooted beliefs that they can only be truly happy once their needs are met and their problems disappear. Often these needs don't even serve them to begin with.

The truth is joy is available to you at any time. People on their deathbed experience joy. People in the midst of great trauma can feel joy. Newborn babies are aglow with joy. Let go of the belief that anything in the world is between you and your joy.

“I claim my joy. I choose to reach across the dimensions and connect to my eternal flame of joy. By doing so, joy flows freely into me.”

Now turn down the lights, fire up your imagination, and feel that flame. And.... keep going. Get out of your head and down into your belly. Feel the other feelings then move beyond them to get to the joy.

If you're a tough nut to crack, you might be saying 'I feel something but it's fuzzy'. Well honor that fuzziness and repeat the process once a day minimum for the next week. Place the joy card in your pocket and pull it out whenever you get the chance. Then come back and tell us what's not working :)

En-joy Dear One. You are deeply loved for the role you play and we rejoice in being beside you each day.

Month of Hearts

Michelle Geoffroy of The Creative Healing Studio is hosting the "Month of Hearts" this month.

I wanted to participate at least one day!

This photo was taken at the beginning of February when we still had snow on the ground.

Wizard Wednesday 2/16/11

If you are here to find out about Art Journal Love Day and what my gift is in the fantabulous giveaway... Hello! Thank you for stopping by! Check out this post for the information you are seeking!

If you are here for Wizard Wednesday "Hello and Welcome" to you as well!

"Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warrior's world." — Pema Chödrön

The more you find things to rejoice in, the more keep showing up. And that makes life more enjoyable!

Welcome to Wizard Wednesday!
If you'd like some more information about Wizard Wednesday, check out this post.
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My Wizard Wednesday list:

~I was walking on Tuesday and found myself stopping for an unknown reason. A red-tail hawk flew off of the top of the pole I was standing near and cried out. I heard it's wing beats as it took off. I live for experiences like this!

~Finalizing my topic for 21 Secrets: An Art Journal Playground! A BIG Woohoo!

~Spending time at Rocky Mountain National Park!

The sun shining and the snow blowing on the Continental Divide

Elk, Elk and more Elk. I love that I had the attention of the little one.

Snow drifts and shadows

Beautiful view of Long's Peak (the tallest) and the Continental Divide:

That's my list for this week. What one or two things are you appreciating today?

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How to play Wizard Wednesday:

Keep track of magical, fun, synchronistic events and experiences and share them here on the Wizard Wednesday posts! Feel free to post comments anytime, not just on Wednesdays.

They can be small, seemingly trivial things, or big exciting things. It can be similar to a gratitude list or a rampage of appreciation. Many exclamation marks allowed!

The important thing is that we are focusing on magic, fun and things that make us feel good. When we focus on them, we begin to see and experience more and more of them! What are you appreciating today? This week? (It can be just one thing!)

Be brave and join in! Let's play!

Namaste,
Lisa
♥

Art Journal LOVE Day

Art Journal LOVE Day!

Celebrating Dirty Footprints Studio & Connie Hozvicka's very first online workshop, catapulting her into living her dreams!

Connie says, "Last year, on Valentine's Day, I launched my very first online workshop: Art Journal LOVE Letters. To me it was a lot more than just an online class--it was me putting real action into living my dream of being a self-sufficient Artist and Teacher. To my surprise it did really well and provided me with the confidence to move forward in following my dreams full heartedly. "

Way to go, Connie! Congratulations on your 1 year Anniversary of real action in following your dreams! What an amazing woman, artist and courageous one you are!

So what does this mean for YOU?

A giveaway! Go to Connie Hozvicka's Dirty Footprints Studio to find out the details!

You'll find gifts from many fabulous teachers and people including:
Andrea Schroeder of ABCcreativity
Barbara Nigg of Creative Fires Studio
Brandi Reynolds of Joy Rebellion
Connie Hozvicka of Dirty Footprints Studio
Darrah Parker of Darrah Parker Photography
Goddess Leonie of Goddess Guidebook
Lisa Dieken of Wild Creative Heart that's me!
Lisa Wilson of Life Unity
Natasha Reilly of Creative Nachos
Robyn Lindsey of An Empowered Life
Silky Hart of Expressive Hart
Tamara Laporte of Willowing
Tracie Hanson of My Blooming Life
Violette Clark of Violette's Creative Juice

So head on over to Dirty Footprints Studio to find out the details of how to enter into the giveaway... hint: it has to do with creating your own blog page celebrating your Art Journal LOVE!

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Are you wondering what MY GIFT for a lucky winner is going to be?

I'm excited to be giving away a Partnering with Spirit™ Session!
A half hour telephone session (long distance charges may apply) or an email reading, you choose. (A value of $55!) Let's see what Spirit has to share with you as she moves through me. Ask a question about your creativity, how to move forward if you are feeling stuck, inquire into relationship issues, or anything else weighing on your heart or your mind. You might want to just ask, "What do I need right now?"
More information about Partnering with Spirit™ sessions
You might also be interested in what people are saying about the sessions.

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My Art Journal LOVE is fresh and new... Though I have kept a journal for many years, and have drawn and painted for many years, the art in my journals hasn't gone much beyond doodles, though I will have to say some of the doodles can be pretty fun and interesting! I'm pretty new to this art form, so please be gentle as I show my collage since I'm new to collage as well!

Here is my fresh and new LOVE for art journaling:

I did this on a piece of cardstock that I will place in my journal. It was so fun creating it, because it pretty much created itself. The items that wanted to be in the collage showed up and it just fell together!

The best part was I had the sense a rabbit wanted to be in the collage. I was pretty sure the small stack of magazine clippings didn't have a rabbit. I had an inner nudge to check my housemates' recycling bin. Sure enough THERE in one of the catalogs was this rabbit! Wasn't exactly how I imagined it however!

And I fell in love with the barn owl from the same catalog. I thought it might go up toward the top, but it didn't want to go up there. I set it aside thinking it wasn't going to work. I continued working on the collage and the picture of the owl pretty much landed in this spot and I was a bit shocked at how it was attacking the poor rabbit. Interesting how it and the rabbit are nearly the same width as the gift too! I hesitated doing this because I didn't want this fierceness next to the sweet yawning baby. However, since it was placed on the gift I decided it could only be good!

I did converse with this collage to find out more about what it might mean, but I will spare you that information since this blog post is long enough!

Please join in the fun of the Art Journal LOVE Day giveaway!

Deep Joy

Joy and pleasure. What a beautiful theme to be weaving through my days. Just a couple days ago I posted an article about what my Guides had told me about experiencing more joy and pleasure, wondered about the idea of joy being uncomfortable for some us and asked you to be willing to be uncomfortable with it for awhile in order to embody it.

My guides suggested that I inhabit my body. Open to my senses. (The post can be found here: Do you have the Habit of Joy?)

Shortly after I posted that article I was led to this quote by David Deida, author and spiritual growth and sacred intimacy teacher. In this quote he is speaking directly to women.

Whether alone or in relationship, your spiritual and sexual bliss require a daily allotment of whole-body pleasure and deep heart offering, or else your joy will shrivel like an unwatered plant.
~David Deida

My Guides suggested opening to our senses. Inhabiting our bodies. Opening to life. They were suggesting this whole-body pleasure that Deida speaks of. Remember we aren't referring to sex only, although that certainly can be some wonderful whole-body pleasure!

Think about it: when people are asked, "What brings you joy?" How often do they answer that a certain type of sensual pleasure brings them joy? Isn't it usually something like my children, my partner, my pet, traveling, being in nature, yoga, creative endeavors?

But what if we focused more deeply: feeling the warmth of the sun, the smells, textures, tastes of what we eat and drink, taking our time applying body lotion and using lotion that has a smell we adore. Noticing and taking in the light, shadows and colors wherever we happen to be. Noticing how our body loves to move and stretch. Having fabrics around our living spaces and work spaces that appeal to our sense of touch as well as visually. Painting with our hands to have that experience be more sensual.

As we have these experiences and pay attention to them, try opening to receive the input rather than intently focusing on it. Allow the color, taste, sound or fragrance to come to us so we are receiving its energy rather than our energy moving to it. Like watching a candle flame and allowing ourselves to be bathed in the light rather than reaching our sight and energy to the flame. Open to our senses.

Start your day by being willing to experience more sensual pleasure in your life. Be in your body, stop for a few moments to feel the sun on your face, to hear the birds chirping, to smell the roses! What whole-body pleasures are you willing to experience?

Deep joy, a joy that truly comes from within and is grounded and strong, is cultivated and nourished by opening up to our senses and living more sensual lives.

I'm having a delicious experience. Let me know how it goes with you!

With Deep Joy,
Lisa

(c) 2011, All Rights Reserved

Wizard Wednesday 2/9/11

Welcome to Wizard Wednesday!

What is Wizard Wednesday?
~It is a chance to take notice and immerse yourself in all of the magic that occurs in your life experience every day.

~It is a opportunity to wake up and recognize the seemingly small and trivial things that occur that make life enchanting, joyful... that make life worth living and bring meaning.

~It is recognizing what a miracle it is to be in the right place at the right time to hear the joyful laughter of a child, to see a gorgeous sunset, to hear the crunch of snow beneath your feet, to be in the arms of your lover.

~Wizard Wednesday is also about celebrating the things that feel "big" to us: new opportunities that come our way, new jobs, new beginnings and the endings that go with them.

~It is a gratitude list. A "Rampage of Appreciation".

~Wizard Wednesday is celebrating the magic of synchronicity that occurs...

~and the "signs" that life is constantly bringing to us, are you paying attention?
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How has the magic of The Wizard shown up in your life this past week? What magical, synchronistic, small and delightful, or maybe awesome events have occurred in your life that you'd like to share and celebrate? What signs have you received? What wonderful things do you have to appreciate in your life experience?
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Some items for me this week:
~Feathers. Feathers in my journeys, feathers in photos and paintings.

~Walking in the snow and cold. Hearing and feeling the crunch of the snow, feeling my cheeks get cold. Feeling the cold air in my nose and my mouth. Invigorating!

~My guides came to me during meditation to offer an alternate procedure for one of my clients in order for the client to receive the most benefit of the healing. Love that this happens!

~Knitting. I only started knitting a couple years ago and yet it still feels magical to me. I love how creating knots can be so beautiful and I love watching the progress.

~Breathing with my whole body. Opening.

~Knowing that the only way I can change is by accepting who I am right now.

~Allowing the edges of who I think I am to fade, dissolve.

~There is more happening around saying Yes, pleasure, joy. What a beautiful theme to be running through my life!

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How to play Wizard Wednesday:

Keep track of magical, fun, synchronistic events and experiences and share them here on the Wizard Wednesday posts! Feel free to post comments anytime, not just on Wednesdays.

They can be small, seemingly trivial things, or big exciting things. It can be similar to a gratitude list or a rampage of appreciation. Many exclamation marks allowed!

The important thing is that we are focusing on magic, fun and things that make us feel good. When we focus on them, we begin to see and experience more and more of them! What are you appreciating today? This week? (It can be just one thing!)

Be brave and join in! Let's play!

Namaste,
Lisa
♥

Do you have the Habit of Joy?

Dear Wild Creative Heart™,

Joy and pleasure have been on my mind. My intention for DEEP has been to experience more joy. My Spirit Guides had urged me to ask questions about joy and pleasure for the New Year. (check-in posted yesterday)

So when the idea of pushing the edge and going to places that make us uncomfortable in order to grow and be our best selves was brought to my attention... I wondered, could it be that JOY makes us uncomfortable? Could we have the habit of unhappiness? What if our best self is that which is in JOY!?

In my Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching™ training we learned about self-sabotage and how some of us, depending on the environment we grew up in, learn to feel comfortable with unhappiness. For some of us, the feeling of success and happiness can feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable. (I learned that it typically happens in homes where the parents are struggling and unhappy, whether with us as children, or with their own life circumstances. This is during the time in our life when our brain is developing and it gets imprinted, so to speak, with this unhappiness and struggle. It is what we then feel is normal and therefore becomes comfortable.)

I know, it sounds strange, but when you stop to wonder about it, it makes so much sense. Life experiences, whether in childhood or adulthood, can cause us to get used to pain and struggle, so much so that it feels like the norm. Our egos also enjoy struggle and pain... it gets addicting and our pain body that Eckhart Tolle speaks of, uses every opportunity to feed on unhappiness, emotional turmoil and struggle.

I can certainly see where I feel a familiarity with unhappiness and the idea of not being enough. And I can see where my dear pain body relishes emotional pain and suffering. I also recognize in myself, especially after a difficult three years, where joy feels strange, and perhaps something that is not for me.

So I decided that it was time to ask Spirit.
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Spirit, help me understand joy and pleasure and what is keeping me from experiencing more of it. How can I increase my upper limit of joy and pleasure?

Lisa, stop asking so many questions. In your thirst for understanding, you rarely take the time to enjoy. You are always diving into questions, wanting to understand, wanting more knowledge, more wisdom... Analyzing and taking things apart in order to understand. Wanting to know how different theories overlap and how they are different.

You have a desire to be your best. To stretch yourself, to be the best you. There is nothing wrong with that. It is good.

We want you to Sit and enjoy. Walk and enjoy. Cook and enjoy. Eat and enjoy. Create and enjoy.
No analyzing. No wanting to be better or more. Just doing it.

You are uncomfortable with this.
You have a habit of this thirst for knowledge and desire for improvement.
There is a belief, a habit, of "if only I would be better, understand more, I will be happy, more fulfilled." (note: I thought I was over that!)
There is a belief that there is a necessity to learn more, as if you could ever understand everything. (note: whew.. Is there a belief that I could understand everything? Yikes.)
There is a belief that to be a good teacher you must understand it all. (note: is that belief still there?)

Enough already. Enough. Stop asking so many questions. Stop trying to understand, improve, be better.

Inhabit your body. Be there fully. Take in the sights, sounds, fragrance, colors, textures, tastes.
Open up to what is around you. Open up to life!

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It is a trap that those of us who want to be our best can fall into. We love to learn and are so good at recognizing where we can improve. We want our dreams to come true and it seems we are willing to do everything possible. (Even when wise ones share with us that it is all about BEing and not DOing!)

For those of us who are teachers we can fall into the trap of thinking we need to know more before we can begin.

Those of us on the path of personal and spiritual growth get into the habit of looking for the next answer, the next thing to learn and integrate into our life.

But where's the joy? I don't know about you, but I seem to have lost track of it somewhere!

I'm asking myself, and you, for just one more item of self-improvement, and that is this: being willing to be uncomfortable with JOY, being willing to see ourselves as enough, being willing to enjoy the good that life has to offer - practice it, get familiar with it, in order to make it a habit. In order to embody it. We want to embody joy. BE joy!

"Inhabit your body. Be there fully. Take in the sights, sounds, fragrances, colors, textures, tastes. Open up to what is around you. Open up to life!"

Are you with me?

Love and JOY to you!
Lisa
♥

(c) 2011 All rights reserved

New Year Questions Check-In

Dear Wild Creative Heart™,

At the beginning of the year, I was urged to ask myself a few questions and allow the answers to come through life rather than through thinking about them...

Here's my working list hoping that it may be helpful or inspiring to you. :)

~Where in my life can I be more gentle and compassionate with myself?

-In my art and creativity
-Changing habits
-When I struggle with "Is it my intuition? Or is it fear or other ego tricks?"
-Wanting to change, improve, be more, be better. While there is nothing wrong with wanting improvement, gentleness and compassion are essential.


~How can I be more gentle and compassionate with myself?
~Oh yes, compassion. :) Notice what I'm saying to myself and change it. Or better yet, rest in the space between my thoughts. Allow myself to be who I am. Right now.

~Spiritual practices. My devotion to my inner child for a class I am taking is creating an environment of love and compassion. Nice. As I choose to immerse myself in this love, the lower energies of inner critics and judgements cannot exist.


~What are the things I’m doing or participating in that take a lot of my time and energy, that I don’t enjoy and can be released? This could be things like worry, fear, a relationship, a work situation, groups, etc.
Internal conflicts about various things occurring in my life, for example: Going or not going on a road trip. Struggles with decision making. Not trusting myself. Not trusting life. Getting caught up in ego agendas, ego tricks.


~What things bring me great joy and a feeling of purpose that I could do more of?
Partnering with Spirit sessions, inspiring others

~How can I bring more fun and laughter into my life?

-Right away I met some fun people in the DEEP course I am taking.
-My focus for DEEP is on joy and play and my devotion is to my inner child.
-Invoking the Wizard
-Wizard Wednesdays (a fun version of a gratitude list)
-Saying 'Yes' to life rather than resisting it.
-Stop taking myself so seriously! Laughing at my own drama!


~What can I do for the pure enjoyment of it and for no other reason?

-Music. Listen to more music.
-Have fresh flowers in my home.
-Explore sensuality. Examples: When I eat, enjoy the tastes, smells, colors... When I walk or hike notice and enjoy the light and shadows, the way the grasses blow in the wind, the shapes of the mountains.
-Sit in the sunshine.
-When I am in the present moment in full acceptance and not in my head resisting, I am enjoying whatever I am doing.

How much joy and pleasure am I willing to experience?
It has come to my attention that the upper limit on my joy and pleasure could be increased! Wouldn't mind it at all!

~How can I honor and take care of ME?
-Being kinder in my self-talk, rest in the space between my thoughts
-Meditation, connect with spirit guides, staying centered
-Doing yoga/qigong
-Giving myself reiki treatments
-Shutting off the computer
-Doing my art, creativity
-Spending time in nature
-Exercise
-Playful/curious attitude

To not overwhelm myself, I'm taking note of these and allowing life to bring me to the answers, solutions and opportunities. I just need to be alert to what is coming my way and take inspired action!

How is your year going?

Love,

Lisa

♥

(c)2011 All Rights Reserved

Wizard Wednesday 2/2/2011

Welcome to Wizard Wednesday! And Happy New Moon!

"The key to getting inside your Vibrational Vortex of Creation; of experiencing the absolute absence of resistance; of achieving complete alignment with all that you have become and all that you desire, and of bringing to your physical experience everything that you desire—is being in the state of appreciation." ~Abraham-Hicks

How has the magic of The Wizard shown up in your life this past week? What magical, synchronistic, small and delightful, or maybe awesome events have occurred in your life that you'd like to share and celebrate? What wonderful things do you have to appreciate in your life experience?

Some items for me this week:
~I announced on Monday that I'm gong to be a part of the Spring 2011 21 SECRETS:An Art Journal Playground!!! WOOHOO! I hope you can join me and 20 other awesome teachers! Some wonderful synchronicities occurred around this.

~The birthday of my sweet dog Zoey. (2/2/1992 - 8/4/2004) I've been borrowing friends' dogs since she transitioned. I'm grateful to now live in a home with two dogs! One can be found here.

~Groundhog Day! I declare Spring to be here no matter what the big 'ol Groundhog sees! (the forecasted high for today is around 11 degrees F! LOL! )

~Chinese New Year : Year of the Rabbit

~Beautiful new friendships being formed

~Support from many places

~Finding a sound bite for the Amazing Mumford's line "A la peanut butter sandwiches!"

By the way:

~Today is the New Moon: are you stating what you'd like to release and planting your seeds of intentions?


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How to play Wizard Wednesday:

Keep track of magical, fun, synchronistic events and experiences and share them here on the Wizard Wednesday posts! Feel free to post comments anytime, not just on Wednesdays.

They can be small, seemingly trivial things, or big exciting things. It can be similar to a gratitude list or a rampage of appreciation. Many exclamation marks allowed!

The important thing is that we are focusing on magic, fun and things that make us feel good. When we focus on them, we begin to see and experience more and more of them! What are you appreciating today? This week?

Be brave and join in! Let's play!

Namaste,
Lisa
♥