Author: Kimberly Kingsley

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Just Breathe and Wait

Last night I watched a movie about survival. I’m not going to say which one in case some of you haven’t seen it yet. Suffice to say that the conditions were horrific and there was very little hope of rescue.

As fate would have it, the tide brought in an object that made it possible for him to get rescued. After the ordeal was over, he returned to find that everything that kept him alive was gone, only to experience devastation all over again.

While sharing how he survived with an old friend, he said that even though there was no sign of possible rescue, somehow he knew that his only job was to take one breath after another. He applied the same philosophy to his present situation of returning home to find more loss, saying “All I can do is take one breath after another and see what the tide brings in.”

This story describes me right now. I have not survived a tragedy and I am blessed beyond all measure, yet I find myself once again surrendering to the “will of the wind” as I take one breath at a time and wait to see what the tide might bring.
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Raise Your Vibration Talk

Hello All my beautiful blogger friends! I’d like to invite you to a talk I’m giving in Scottsdale this Sunday called, “Raise Your Vibration.” It is about how to increase your capacity to metabolize spiritual energy. I’d love to see you there if you’re in town!

  • Where: Bikram Yoga Studio – 9301 E. Shea Blvd. #121
  • When: Sunday 11/15 6:00-7:00p.m.

  • Cost: $10.00 donation for Ater “Anthony” (Lost boy of Sudan)
Bring a towel or low folding chair to sit on and be prepared to take off your shoes!!

Love, Kim
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CREATE

C – Celebrate what is.
R – Receive guidance from within.
E – Elevate above negativity.
A – Act on intuitive guidance.
T – Timing. Honor divine timing.
E – Emulate success to inspire others.

I received this acronym from my guides as I was journaling the other day. It is powerful. Creating is not something that happens only when we want something. It is a moment by moment dance with life that yields joy and abundance.

Celebrating your blessings opens you up inside and allows life energy to fill you up. In other words, celebrating whatever it is you can be happy about in this moment is a prerequisite for participating with life in a creative way. This is proactive and different from having gratitude after something we desire has come to fruition.

Receiving guidance within points us in the direction of our heart’s desires and lights the way toward purposeful direction.
Elevating above negativity keeps our energy vibrating at a fast rate so that we can continue to hear our inner voice and feel our intuition.

Maintaining a lifeline to our inner self is only useful when we Act on the guidance we receive.

Then we must rest, knowing that timing is out of our hands, as are the details of how our best life unfolds.

Finally, as we Emulate success (joy, fulfillment, peace and abundance), we inspire others to step above the vibration of competition and create the life of their dreams.

The most powerful step for me has been to practice celebrating the simple blessings on a moment by moment basis. I can actually feel my heart open when I do this. It feels different to me than “after the fact” gratitude, and has truly enriched my life.

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Be Peace

I was recently asked how inner peace specifically translates to world peace. The long answer can be found in Portals of Peace, but here’s the short version:)

  • Infectious Energy – We know that energy is contagious. This has now been measured. People will entrain with the strongest energy field in the room, and higher vibrations are more contagious than their lower counterparts. I like to think of this as the “Oasis Effect.” People come into your energy field from the desert for some nice shade and sustenance.” They leave nourished and renewed and proceed to share this with others. Your peace moves further than you could ever imagine.

  • Lack of Projection – By definition, peace is an integrated psyche. When we are at peace within ourselves we extend love rather than project division. Seeing through our projections results in “us and them” thinking that perpetuates conflict in the world. “Whole Vision” sees whole people – their light and their challenges, which allows us to respond with compassion.

  • Contribution to Collective Consciousness – When we are integrated inside, we show up as fully lit up pieces of the puzzle of humanity. As more and more of us bring our light into the world, the collective psyche is affected, making it easier for others to bring their own light to the surface.

The connection between inner peace and world peace is very literal. It is the quickest and most effective means to achieving peace in the world.

Be Peace.

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Inner Peace

I’m just now rebounding from my talk last week. I notice that these events really do a number on my energy. It always takes a few days of doing nothing to refuel and get life flowing again.

That said, it was an amazing honor to speak at the AZ Department of Peace. I believe whole heatedly in the mission and purpose of this group – what we focus on expands right?

The message of my talk was how inner peace relates to world peace. In addition to peace affecting our environment directly and energetically, we view the world differently when we are at peace. We see with what I call “whole vision.” When we are connected to the light within us, we are able to see the light within others, even when they behave badly.

With whole vision we remember that everything is either an act of love or a call for love.

Above all else, inner peace is the result of inner integration. We still get in bad moods, we still have moments of frustration and life continues to ebb and flow according to its own rhythms, but when we are integrated inside we are no longer at war with ourselves. Life moves through without bumping up against our suppressions. We don’t need to self-sabotage because we are aligned with the flow of life rather than our with our small and defended egos.

Thankfully, I can say that I experience deep inner peace these days. I have my ups and downs like everyone else. I get snippy with my loved ones and sometimes feel overwhelmed, but life and I are on the same side. That wasn’t always the case, which makes the peace even sweeter.

We all deserve to be at peace. It’s not hard, it just requires that we spend time tuning into our inner selves, which will intuitively guide us toward integration and wholeness.

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Arizona Department of Peace Talk

Please join me for a free talk on Portals of Peace: A Path to Inner Peace and a Healed World in conjunction with Arizona Department of Peace.
When:
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 7:00pm

Where:

Franciscan Renewal Center

5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
It promises to be an inspiring evening!
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The Center for Renewal

I am thrilled to announce a new center that I am opening with my partner (and sister:) Michelle O’Neill. It is called The Center for Renewal. It’s purpose is to provide a supportive environment in which people can come and fast for 24 hours.

As many of you know I am a big proponent of fasting. I do one-day fasts regularly and I can say without a doubt that these purification days save me. They save me from bad moods, bloating and weight gain while increasing my sense of playfulness, grounding and inspiration.

Fasting is also a key aspect of essentialization. It falls into the “shedding” category right after charging and alchemy.

The two steps following shedding are embodying and expressing your spirit – a natural result of letting go of physical and emotional blocks.

I’ll keep you posted on dates and locations for the first retreat!

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Projection

I’ve noticed that even though the word “projection” is thrown around freely along with some of Freud’s other classic defense mechanisms, such as “denial,” it seems to still be widely misunderstood.

Understanding projection has been central to my own healing and also in my work with others. If we all understood this slick form of avoidance the world would be much more straightforward and drama free:) Here’s a description of projection that I wrote to try to shed some light on the shadows that tend to make us feel crazy:

The psyche is such that anything out of our awareness is projected outward. Periodically, something comes along that resonates with the contents of our buried self and we become flooded with that feeling. Not being aware that these qualities are actually within us, we attribute them entirely to the person who activated them. Sometimes it is our dark side that gets activated and other times it is our light. Either way, any time we have a strong negative reaction toward someone, or desperately want to be like them, we are experiencing a buried piece of ourselves. Once we commit to health and well-being, each of these projections becomes an opportunity for integration.

So the next time you are overcome with envy or think that another person is despicable, check in with yourself and see if there might be any shred of their behavior that you have put out of your awareness. Here’s a secret to know if you’re projecting: If you feel highly charged about the person or situation, it means your simple observation has become an opportunity for integration.

If you make integrating your projections a part of your daily life, you will not only free yourself to experience more inner peace, but others will no longer have the power to push your buttons, because these highly explosive energetic land mines will no longer exist!
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Paying Attention

Last Sunday morning I watched Michael Beckwith deliver his sermon at the Agape Church in L.A. It was their first time streaming live on the Internet and they will continue to offer this every week now at 9:00 a.m. Pacific – http://www.agapelive.com/.

I always find Beckwith interesting, but this service gave me an especially large dose of inspiration.

One of the things he talked about was the difference between being curious, inquisitive, and paying attention. He described being curious as putting your toes in the water, but not really committing to the moment. He spoke of inquisitiveness as “trespassing” or stepping into someones business. Paying attention, however, is being available for whatever the moment has to offer.

I read a quote yesterday that said, “Love the moment and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries.” To me, this is what it means to pay attention. You really look at someone and their inner world unfolds before your very eyes. You notice a tree and it starts to glisten.

Paying attention is our way of loving God and appreciating life in all it’s different manifestations. A byproduct of this awareness is spiritual nourishment. Not only does the moment explode with life, but the life within you rushes in to fill you up.
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Community

I remember learning in school that at a certain point in life you become interested in giving back, in serving your community, in being part of something bigger than yourself. Well, I must be getting old because that time has come for me;)
I’m excited to be connected with a couple of organizations that are reaching out and collaborating with others in order to make the world a better place:

Both of these organizations are run by women who are reaching out to elevate those around them with the core desire to bring about more peace in the world. They both have incredibly cute t-shirts as well!

What really strikes me about these two organizations in particular is the commitment of the women behind them to demonstrate peace in the world. This is not rhetoric – it is the real deal. I’m incredibly touched by their demonstration and outpouring of love.

Just more evidence that we’re all moving in the right direction!

PEACE.