Author: Kimberly Kingsley

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New York

I just returned from New York where I did a book signing at East West Living – a rare, boutique type spiritual bookstore on 5th Ave and 14th Street. The signing was wonderful, and like the trip itself, reflected New York’s vibe.

I was struck by the incredible dance between chaos and peace in the city. There were places where the noise, trash and frenetic energy felt caustic, but I experienced what felt like heaven walking through Central Park. The Cherry trees were in full bloom, and aside from other colorful tulips and flowers, all you could see was green.

One man – clearly and angel – came out of nowhere and cheerfully asked if we had any questions about the park. He spoke to us at length about its history and significance for the city. He said that Central Park is the lungs of NYC – what I thought to be a spectacular analogy. For without this oxygen producing sanctuary, there would be a severe imbalance in the city.

My inner vision is showing me increasing levels of divine order manifesting in the world. I almost felt that I got to see the city as an ancient version of itself, as soon, sustainable construction and renewable ways of living will rise up to meet the skies in this incredible place.
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Peace Makers

For some time I’ve been wondering why some of the greatest peace makers of our time have lost lost their lives in pursuit of peace:

Gandhi
John F. Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
John Lennon

Recently I read in A Course in Miracles that the collective ego becomes “murderous” in the face of guiltlessness, as being free of guilt threatens the ego’s very existence.

What does it mean to be guiltless? It means to be rooted so firmly in love that it’s impossible to perceive yourself or anyone else as guilty. Misguided – sure. Mistaken – of course. But never fundamentally guilty.

It’s a risk to rise above the collective mind – a risk that is natural for those who know better. I’m not sure why I’m writing about this subject, as it is heavy and can be frightening. But I wanted to share the answer I received from the question of “Why?”

The answer – that the ego is threatened by love – is a good one, and perhaps understanding why unconscious people react so strongly to pure love will provide inspiration and courage for us on our respective journeys toward inner and outer peace.

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Heaven on Earth

Last night, I – along with millions of other people around the world – watched Oprah and Eckhart Tolle’s sixth week of discussion on his book, A New Earth. At the airport last week, I observed many people, who may not normally be drawn to such a deep book, reading A New Earth. It has now been a bestseller longer than any other book.

I’ve never seen such mainstream focus on the truth. We’ve always had great teachers, and great books pointing us in the right direction, but never has it exploded into mainstream culture as it is now.

This is huge. Each person touched by A New Earth will affect the collective consciousness, bringing the world that much closer to healing.

I’m grateful to Oprah for acting as a bridge between heaven and earth. The only way to transform this great globe of ours is one person at a time, and right now many are becoming inspired to do their part.

Alleluia!
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Emotional boundaries

We all know the importance of having physical boundaries, but what about emotional? Emotional boundaries involve staying connected to your essence or core, even when others are unkind. Keeping emotionally safe requires the ability to support and love ourselves unconditionally.

Sometimes it’s just a vibe you get from another person that causes you to feel unsupported, other times it’s plain old meanness. Either way, staying connected to your breath while telling yourself (silently) that your worth is never in question – even if you’ve made a mistake – will keep you grounded in the midst of stormy weather.

This is not to say that we should ignore feedback altogether, sometimes there are valuable nuggets there, but the emotional message that you are “less than” is always an error in judgment not to be taken personally. In fact, it is often a projection of the self-worth of the person talking.

Containing your worth in spite of attempts to deflate it, is an essential step to becoming bright. Some of us are too open and some of us are too closed off – a balance of receptivity and unconditional self-love is key to keeping your inner light on.
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The Energy Cure Booksignings

This month I’ll be at two of the country’s coolest bookstores doing booksignings/discussions.

If you happen to be in the area or know someone who is, I’d love to see you!

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Energy Therapies

As an Energy Coach, I believe in the effectiveness of energy therapies: balancing chakras, reiki, hands on healing, and I LOVE a great massage.. But a friend wrote me recently in a sort of desperation, seeking to find an energy therapist to heal a self-defeating pattern. I do not do this type of work, as I teach clients how to heal themselves by re-patterning thoughts and behaviors, while attuning to their spiritual natures.

While these therapies are balancing and often help to release cellular memory that can keep one stuck, they are no replacement for taking responsibility for your part of the pattern which created the imbalance in the first place.

It takes a willingness to SEE the truth, followed by consistent attention and energy toward changing how we view things, react to things, and often perpetuate our own pain. Every, and I do mean every, downer situation that occurs in our lives is an opportunity to transcend a limiting pattern. All you have to do is look at yourself with open eyes and be ready see what is often difficult to look at.

Replacing the parts of ourselves that play victim with warrior spirit takes time and effort, but the small battles are nothing compared to the victory of liberation that follows.

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Eyes of Love

Easter is my favorite holiday. Aside from the sheer fun of it – eight kids under the age of 10 overflowing with excitement – the symbolism is profound. Every year at this time I reflect on the meaning of the Resurrection in our lives today.
This year was particularly profound for me. At one point during a Stations of the Cross service, I had a clear image of duality (light and darkness) and the truth underneath it all.

The experience was so powerful that it renewed my long-standing desire to demonstrate the truth and gently wake others up from this dream we call life.

In the spirit of this new revelation, I’ve been asking love to reinterpret my perceptions of anyone I’m tempted to judge. When I do this I sense their fear – masked by whatever behavior helps them feel better. This vision releases me from my ego and into a place of compassion.

We have so much to do to bring more love and peace to this planet, but it can only be done one moment at a time. Each time we choose to see from the eyes of love instead of our egos, the collective drama is weakened and the the truth of who we really are shines through.
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In Full Bloom

Today is the first day of Spring – Equinox. As everything in nature starts to blossom, Spring reminds us of life’s inherent resilience. As much as we are submersed in technology and comfort, we are still animals affected by seasonal rhythms.

Often, my intuition gives me messages in my sleep. Last night I kept hearing, “I’m in full bloom,” only to wake up this morning to see Spring Equinox on my calendar.

What does this mean? It certainly doesn’t mean that I’m perfect, or that I don’t have room for any more joy or love. But I believe that it means the time for striving is over, that it is a season of being, enjoying and receiving from a place of fullness rather than lack.

This is the season that life bursts through all the various forms in nature. I’m looking forward to this time of newness and ease, and encourage you ride the wave of life that seeks to effortlessly carry us for a while.
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Be Where You’re At…

On the mat. “Be where you’re at… on the mat” a yoga instructor once said to my sister-in-law, Amy, who was taking the class. The part that stuck with Amy was the “Be where you’re at” part. She was able to bring that lesson into her life and use it to help her to relax into wherever she was at any given moment.

So often we try and escape from where we’re at. There’s only one thing we ever run from, and that is our feelings. We don’t run away from other people, but how they make us feel. Same with jobs, cities, and everything else.

What would happen if we all learned to just be where we’re at? What if we sunk into those uncomfortable feelings – turning toward ourselves instead of away from ourselves?

I believe it would be liberating, and that we would find the discomfort to dissipate sooner. That our feelings would reveal the right action to take to keep our lives on track. Feelings are the great navigator and are there to guide us through this journey we call life.

So for today, I am going to be where I’m at, despite my feelings of discouragement. Instead of busy myself with external distractions, I will rest and be still and wait for life to lead me. My experience is that when I can do that, the sun comes out quicker and shines brighter.

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Embodied Spirituality

This Saturday I will be giving a workshop on Embodied Spirituality. One of the things I will be talking about is how a new spiritual era is upon us – instead of seeing our source (God) as “out there” we are beginning to ignite the spark of life that is already within us.

This shift in thinking changes our orientation to the world. Rather than chase the light, we are now starting to be the light. These are exciting times as record numbers of people claim their birthright to be bright, wise and inspired (in-spirit).

I see these people as leaders – literally leading the planet out of the darkness and into brighter times.

Here are some ways to more fully embody your spirit:

  • Cultivate your intuition and follow it wherever it leads you.
  • Don’t be afraid to be your quirky self – there’s only one of you and you’re lovely.
  • Strengthen your will so that your higher self can lead you instead of your habits.
  • Whatever you are afraid to do right now, but know you must: DO IT – Your life depends on it, and so does the future of the planet.

If you read this blog, you are on the path. I’m so proud to be walking it with you.

For more information on the workshop, check my website calendar: http://970.285.myftpupload.com/Calendar.htm