Author: Kimberly Kingsley

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Red Carpet Days

A Course in Miracles tells us that miracles are every one’s right, but purification is necessary first. While I’ve experienced the truth of this statement over the years as I become more emotionally clear, I also know that we can experience miracles whenever we are balanced.

Balance comes from being rested and at peace. As we all know, peace comes from making good choices – especially the small ones! These two simple states of mind, along with expecting miracles, will fill each day with random serendipitous events.

You know the kind of day I’m talking about. You go for a coffee and a person pulls out of the closest parking spot just as you drive up. The clerk is unusually kind, and lovely surprises greet you at every juncture of your day.

These serendipitous moments are “miracles” – the effect of life energy flowing out of you and “making the crooked places straight.” It’s as if a red carpet is rolling out in front of you as you walk.

The Course asks us to dedicate each day to miracles. This is worth doing, as there is no reason that every day shouldn’t be a red carpet day.
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Evolving Politics

By Nikita Gearing
I take a moment to Breathe.
I breathe in Peace
I breathe out Peace
I awaken the Presence of Peace within me now.
May my words be a prayer of Peace into the world and be
manifest in alignment with the highest good.
I call forth the Highest outcome for the USA Presidential Election in 2008.
I call forth the election of the 44th President of the United States of America
who will serve the highest evolution of the USA and our world.
I am grateful that Truth, Integrity, Peace, and the New Paradigm are now present
and manifesting through the USA Presidential Election.
I call forth the reality of Peace, Unity, Consciousness, Sustainable Solutions
and the New Earth Resonance.
I intend that the President and Vice President who will serve and create the Highest Good
for all peoples of the USA, all peoples of the world, and all of life
on our precious planet are now elected, Simply and Easily.
I recognize that I play a role in creating Peace, each day, each moment.
I dedicate this moment to ‘Consciously Create’ the election of the President and
Vice President who will support life and serve the highest good of all peoples.
I am grateful that Truth Prevails Now, the Peace Prevails Now.
I am grateful that the highest outcome for the USA Presidential Election is now manifest.
I Create Peace now.
So be it.
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Making Decisions

Decision making isn’t always easy, especially the big ones involving jobs, relationships or a possible move. Society’s conventional wisdom often encourages one thing, while our gut instincts tell us something different.

Here’s the thing: Gut instincts are always right. The life energy contained in your body provides direct information that doesn’t go through the filters of the mind. Further, this information is connected to all of life and has insight into what serves the whole, whereas our minds provide more of an egoistic or individual perspective.

My belief and experience is that, with patience, conviction eventually bubbles up from the body, penetrating the mind. I’m in the habit now of waiting for that feeling of conviction prior to making big changes. When it comes, it often feels like an inner explosion of energy or knowledge.

Next time you’re trying to decide what to do, try asking your higher self for the conviction to go one way or another. Though it may take some time, you’ll always receive it. In the long run, following your instincts saves time, heartache and energy:)
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Release Valves

Last month I had the pleasure of being interviewed by three young men for an Internet Radio show. These guys were hysterical – they drank beer while during interviews to “loosen their lips.”

Trying to get a handle on what I do as an energy coach, one of the guys gave me an example of what he’s going through and asked my opinion. He shared that he has a job he “hates” and to unwind and take the edge off, he plays video games – ALOT.

When I asked him how he felt about the games, he said that he thought they were useful and necessary in order to survive his hell job. I disagreed, and lovingly shared my opinion that his gaming habit was acting as a release valve whereby he discharged all the negative energy that accumulated during work – and that, instead of making his life easier, playing the games took the vital energy needed for him to change the situation.

Release valves are sneaky – they often look harmless. Take for example, venting to a friend about another friend. In this case, the energy dissipates and you never address the problem head on (we call this triangulation in the psych world).

To find out if you’re employing the release valve technique, ask yourself if you do anything to make another situation more bearable. You may find that the innocent nightly Internet surfing is keeping you from discussing an important issue with your spouse, or that the things legitimately purchased with your hard earned money are really keeping you from a much needed exercise program.

When something needs to change in your life, the energy naturally builds to a point of tension. This is where the motivation to change comes from. When we release the tension prematurely through some seemingly unrelated activity, we stay stuck in a situation that’s less than ideal.

Life will transform anything negative if we don’t distract ourselves. Perhaps taking a break from the good ol’ release valve will accelerate your journey toward real bliss.

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Michelle Obama’s Speech

I was reminded tonight why I am so committed to spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and relational health.

I, along with some of you I’m sure, watched Michelle Obama speak at the first night of the Democratic National Convention. She told a story about when her and Obama first met and she accompanied him to a community meeting in Chicago. She said that he shared some things at that meeting that she never forgot.

That night, over ten years ago, Obama talked about the fact that there is the reality about how things are, and the ideal of how they could be. He reminded the people at the meeting to always do their best to achieve the ideal and never to settle for less.

I have received some criticism over the years for always pointing out the difference between what is verses the ideal or healthy alternative. The crisp vision between the two has been both a blessing and a curse for me. Bosses, partners and friends would sometimes prefer to live in status quo – something I can’t seem to do, unless, of course, the status quo is optimally healthy.

Tonight I feel encouraged that someone I admire as much as Barack Obama is fueled by a similar motivation: closing the gap between mediocrity and potential.
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Power vs. Force

I’m sure some of you have heard of the book, Power vs. Force by David Hawkins. It’s a classic amongst self-help junkies like me, and a great book that explores the difference between mental force and spiritual power.

The heart/mind connection I’ve been studying lately states the same message – that an intention backed by the heart is vastly more powerful than a mental intention alone. To illustrate this, Marci Schimoff – who also spoke at World Wellness Weekend in Austin – had the audience do the following exercise: One person held their hands up with the palms facing one another. The other person was to press their hands back together using strength. This proved near impossible. Next, we were to tune into our hearts and try again – Viola! With heart centered power it was easier to move the palms of our partners together.

Frustrated with my homeowners association and desperate for some help with a problem I’ve been having – suffice to say roof rats or pigeons are involved, and possibly both – anyhow, I crafted a direct and polite email while paying attention to my heart and sent it off. Rather than being irritated and agitated, I stayed open and heart centered. I have not heard back yet, but I will keep you posted..

In the meantime, I’d appreciate any good vibes sent in this direction, as I could use your support:)
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Entrainment

Have you heard of entrainment? It’s the synchronization of two or more rhythmic cycles. It was discovered in the 17th century by a clock maker. Before going to bed, he noted that all the pendulums on his clocks were swinging at different rates. In the middle of the night he woke up to discover that they were all in harmony. Perplexed, he got up and set them all uniquely again, and within hours found that they had once again entrained.

Since that time, scientists have observed that the principle of entrainment is universal and exists in nature, architecture, chemistry etc. I’ve been reading about how it applies to the body in the book, Heartmath, which I mentioned in a recent blog.

The way it works is that all organism entrain with the strongest vibration within the system. The heart happens to be the strongest organ in the body, and when we are entrained (in alignment) the rest of the organs are synchronized with the heart. When we are in sync, the intuitive and rational minds work together beautifully and we are powerful. When we “get ahead of ourselves” or become disconnected we are leading with our heads without the support of the heart. In this case, we lose our power.

In only takes five minutes of giving your mind over to your heart to initiate entrainment. This means five minutes of not thinking – not feeding your head energy so that it is free to get in rhythm with the heart.
You’ll notice that you feel whole when you do this – connected, calm and at peace. We’ve always heard we should follow our hearts, but now we have practical suggestions on how to do it!
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Do More, Talk Less..

Have you ever noticed that when you talk about an inspired idea too early the energy deflates and you lose your enthusiasm? Next thing you know, you’re on to something else and can’t even remember what you were excited about…

I believe that creative energy needs to be contained long enough to gestate and take form. This involves keeping the new concept (conception) to ourselves until it has had a chance accumulate some energy and momentum, taking on a life of its own.

I’m like a puppy – very excitable and licking everyone I come in contact with. Only instead of licking, I gush all over them, excitedly sharing my latest inspiration. This is such a frequent occurrence that I’m surprised my friends and family don’t start rolling their eyes the moment I start talking.

My new motto is “Do More, Talk Less.” I will try to refrain from sharing all the inspirations I received in yoga today and just get to work on them. Worry not – I promise to gush all over you the moment they are formed enough to live through it.
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Gratitude and Attraction

We’ve all heard that in order to attract we need to practice gratitude. This makes perfect sense, but until recently I hadn’t put all the pieces of the puzzle together. According to his book, The Heartmath Solution, Doc Childre says that the heart’s electromagnetic field is approximately five thousand times greater than the mind alone.

Here’s where it all comes together… Practicing gratitude opens the heart center. With this center open, our thoughts are backed by the energy of love, and together they create a powerful electromagnetic field.

I don’t know about you, but I always need to know the why behind the what. Attracting “stuff” through practicing gratitude isn’t enough to inspire me toward action, but the knowledge that an open heart combined with a clear mind makes my energy field brighter sends me to the moon;)
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Workplace Energy

Here’s a question for you… First, Do you work in a formal work environment? Second, How d0 you keep your energy untangled from the drama so that you can remain fresh and life-filled?

Working in a setting with many people – each with a unique psychic landscape – can be challenging. Emotional triggers, power struggles, and toxic zings fly around the room looking for a place to land.

Here’s what I recommend when things get tricky:

Observe – Notice the dynamics that are occurring.
Acknowledge – Admit to yourself that what’s happening isn’t ideal.
Refuse to Play – Refuse to engage in the unhealthy dynamic.
Stay Connected – Keep your awareness on your breath – this creates an energetic buffer between you and the drama.

If you have any tips for keeping energized in the midst of unhealthy dynamics at work, I’d like to hear about them. Also, if you work in a positive and healthy work environment, I’d love to hear what you think makes it so.

In terms of an update on my situation – I’ve decided to stay focused on my mission to bring more light into this world through my own demonstration, teaching and coaching. I will leave you on that super lovely and exciting note and hope to hear from you about your work experiences!