ONE SPIRIT COMMUNITY

By Amoraea Dreamseed & Kerrie Dancing Butterfly

We stand here now, with the freedom to explore the expansive territory of our infinite potential.  As time unfolds, we are much closer to realizing that we are the Designers of the Map, that Time’s great spiral destiny is unraveling through humanity’s devotion to Illumination.  It is becoming lucidly clear that illuminating the Self is ‘Prime Directive’ and interwoven with illuminating the Planet.  Our personal evolution is not only inseparable, but absolutely critical, to the Earth’s awakening.

To cast no shadow is to become your own Light Source — radiant, emanating Ambassador of the Great Central Sun — no longer living off the light of others or hiding within the dark folds of the ego’s secret delusions and agendas.  The Earth speaks her intelligent request: “Clear your fields, align your intent and raise your vibration, so that our work together is impeccable and sent forth for the highest good of us all.”

As we wake up to our soul’s inherent design as Earth Steward / Light keeper / Healer, some of us are left bewildered at how we can possibly live up to the potential of this insistent message we hear from within.  The seed of our Ultimate Embodiment has just begun to sprout through the layers of soil that have been gestating us.  At times, it feels a daunting task to climb the spiral ladder of consciousness, outgrow limiting patterns, egoic comforts, fears, and self-doubt, to become a Divine Human, and to do it quick enough to ’save the planet’ from the ‘deluge of darkness’.  Breathe deep and exhale here.  Rest assured, the seed of your soul has a perfect timing mechanism of awakening, as does every other soul, along with the planet and communal consciousness. We are all perfectly interweaving, attracting the right inner and outer experiences to spark the continuum of our healing and awakening.  Strengthening, honoring, and blissfully surrendering to our unique inherent gifts is all that is needed.  To succeed collectively, we must offer unconditional support for each other’s individual choices during this process.

For many of us, 2008 challenged the stability of our identity by unraveling our subconscious imprints and areas of our personality that are outdated for these accelerated times.  We brought these to the surface by manifesting situations that would test the infrastructure of our being.  We are in the dynamic recalibration that comes during times of crisis, and like a centrifuge, that which is not sound and integral to our Divine Axis must spin off. In 2009 this process continues, but also sees the blossoming of our infinite potential flowering open, as the sheaths of the bud yield to the explosive desires of our innermost being to receive the Light.

Amoraea Dreamseed is a visionary artist, sound healer and Light worker ~ for more on information visit www.synergenesiscode.com

Kerrie Dancing Butterfly is a Shamaness of Transformational Empowerment ~ for more information visit www.JourneysfortheSoul.com

Join both Kerrie and Amoraea at http://www.onespiritweekend.com in Sedona Oct 2-5, 2009

By Erika Faith

Yamas – Restraints (Written as Affirmations)

Yamas are about our actions toward people and things:

a) I am kind and loving to all living things, including myself. (Ahimsa – non-violence)

b) I am truthful in thought, word, and deed. (Satya – dedication to Truth)

c) I am self-reliant and have boundless energy to create wealth. (Asteya – non-stealing)

d) I honor my sexuality as a sacred part of me. (Brahmacharya – sexual consciousness)

e) I am free from attachments and expectations. (Aparigraha – non attachment)

Niyamas – Observances (Written as Affirmations)

Niyamas are about nurturing yourself:

a) I keep myself and my environment pure. (Shauca – purity)

b) I am content, accepting and learning from events in my life. (Santosha – contentment)

c) I live simply, free from unnecessary distractions. (Tapas – focused enthusiasm)

d) I study my Self with inquisition and non-judgement. (Svadhyaya – self inquiry)

e) I unite myself with God and God merges with me. (Ishvara-Pranidhana – oneness with Spirit)

Asana

“The spinal column must be held straight and the body firm, in a comfortable position for meditation.” Patanjali doesn’t happen to mention the thousands of other asanas we have been learning in Hatha Yoga Classes. Yoga, as you have probably assumed by now, is not just the asanas and physical movements we have focused on practicing here in the West. But, steady poses help us to concentrate, become ultra aware of our physical body and move us into a meditative state.

Pranayama

Pranayama means breath control. In yoga practice, this is our intimate relationship with our life force (prana). The breath carries vital energy through our system and gives every cell oxygen. Breathing exercises and breath focus have a great purpose in Hatha Yoga practice: It helps us pay close attention to our body and ourselves, it brings relaxation by creating mental serenity, it builds physical heat within the body allowing us to stretch deeply without injury, and it rejuvenates through the releasing of dormant energy. Without proper breathing, yoga postures are incomplete and benefits won’t be attained.

Pratyahara

Pratyahara means “withdrawal of the senses”. To relax deeply and have a clear head, we sometimes need to detach ourselves from the external world. This doesn’t mean that we completely lose contact with outer reality, we just don’t let ourselves be disturbed by it. It is the feeling of hearing a sound, but it being far enough from us that it doesn’t cause us to react. The practice of pratyahara can be done in relaxation poses such as Savasana (the corpse pose), in asana practice, and even in daily life situations. Pratyahara teaches us that we have the power to choose how we respond to the external world.

Dharana

Dharana is the act of focusing our attention on a single thing. The goal is to become aware of nothing but the object in which you are concentrating. This is often done by fixating on a divine form (such as a picture of a spiritual master). As we hold our mind within a center of spiritual consciousness, we are connecting to the Truth within us. Other focal points are: a candle’s flame, the nose (which is also cleansing for the eyes), the “third eye” chakra, a mantra, and the breath. The practice of Dharana trains the mind to eliminate any excess thought or junk from our consciousness.

Dhyana

Dhyana is the state of meditation. It is the state in which uncluttered mind and heightened awareness lead to complete stillness. The focus is clear and vast – awareness resting on the All in the moment – without preferences. Meditation can be achieved through practice of Dharana and Pratyahara, Pranayama, and even Asana.

Samadhi

Samadhi means “to merge”. It is the ultimate goal of yoga. It is defined as a state of super consciousness where one has achieved, for any amount of time, oneness with the universe. This integration, or union of the All, is wonderfully blissful and is believed to be the true expression of our Eternal Self.

May all beings be peaceful.

May all beings be happy.

May all beings be safe.

May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature.

May all beings be free.

Erika Faith is a movement facilitator at One Spirit Weekend.  Her school, Cloud Nine Yoga, prides itself in being a community based, non dogmatic Yoga Education entity with a history of facilitating the awakening of many hearts and teaching freedom of the mind and body.  For more information about Erika please visit http://www.cloudnineyoga.com/

By Erika Faith

Yoga is Creativity.

Creativity is a divine gift from God to humanity which anyone can access. Whether it is painting, ritual, music or movement we can all receive some type of benefit from creative expression. My on-going creative project is Yoga. How? Well…the simplest way for me to put it is: There are over 14,000 different postures (Asanas) and 50 different styles (Disciplines). A person can put together any routine for their own schedule or liking. Most styles involve some sort of relaxation. Whether a person is moving, breathing, or meditating, eventually there comes a time when the mind opens up and thoughts quiet down. This is where real insight and creativity happens. I don’t know HOW it happens. It just does. An exquisite mystery.

Yoga is Healing.

The ultimate goal of yoga is union with the All; it is to become completely aware of the Self or soul. The natural progression of practicing yoga leads one to: peace of mind and heart; power of will, love, and intellect; direct influence of the mind upon the body and the world outside the body; psychic abilities of various kinds; control of mind and better concentration; control of the emotions (removal of worry, pride, anger, fear, lust, and greed); bodily health, suppleness, beauty and longevity; and the prevention and removal of psychosomatic dangers and troubles. The Yoga Sutra’s Yamas (things to avoid) and Niyamas (things to do) are guidelines for living a life of integrity and truth. It is not necessary to obey these rules because these are just suggestions to live a happier, more fulfilled life. Yoga heals by allowing us to experience life in the continuous unfolding moment.

Yoga is Community.

Together, when people do yoga, something magical happens. There’s a wonderful feeling of togetherness, love, and camaraderie. This may manifest because each person starts to take responsibility for their life, beliefs, and experience. Yoga teaches that when the flow of the universe treats you kindly or harshly, you have control of your own attitude and outlook.The community of people studying and practicing yoga quickly becomes tight. I believe yoga brings people together in a magnetic sense; we want to share the bounty of its blessings with one another. A big group, focusing on transcending themselves, is a pretty incredible force of energy! As a teacher, I am excited to be able to share some of yoga’s power with my community.

Yoga is Committment.

Practice meditation (Dyana), breathing techniques (Pranayama), yoga postures (Asanas), and a deep relaxation (Savasana) at least three times a week. To really feel the essence of yoga, it is important to declare that yoga become part of your daily life. This is a committment that is only bound by your own will. Once you see the magic that yoga creates in your life, you will only want to continue with it.

May all beings be peaceful.

May all beings be happy.

May all beings be safe.

May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature.

May all beings be free.

~ Metta Prayer

Erika Faith is a movement facilitator at One Spirit Weekend.  Her school, Cloud Nine Yoga, prides itself in being a community based, non dogmatic Yoga Education entity with a history of facilitating the awakening of many hearts and teaching freedom of the mind and body.  For more information about Erika please visit http://www.cloudnineyoga.com/

By Chutisa and Steven Bowman

Consciousness is the ability to be present in your life in every moment, without judgment of you or anyone else. It is the ability to receive everything, reject nothing, and create everything you desire in life – greater than what you currently have, and more than what you can imagine.

Consciousness is correlated to the intensity of one’s connection with oneself, with one’s acceptance of unlimited talents and abilities and the resulting expansion of one’s ability to be in communion with al things.

Being Conscious!

Being conscious is an experience of expanding our awareness beyond its present limits. It is a state of flexible awareness, with no fixed points of view.  The basic function of each being is expanding and contracting. Expanded beings are lightness, infiniteness and indefinable; contracted beings are solid mass, density and limitation.  A completely expanded being is what we call a conscious being.

When we are completely expanded, we have a feeling of total awareness, of being one with life; that place where we have a stillness, a sense of total peace and tranquility, in which we have no capacity to judge. Living in that reality means that we allow all of life to come to us with ease, joy and glory. Being conscious is the very process of expansion; it has nothing to do with new age concepts, the latest fads, or any “should” or “shouldn’t” beliefs.

Consciousness is our intrinsic faculty and inner resource; however, for most people it has been concealed and undeveloped. The majority of people are so disconnected from their own states of consciousness that they are not aware that it is possible to actually experience this state. For most people, everyday living is a struggle. However, we all have an inner urge toward living more naturally with ease, which is free of disharmony, trauma and drama. Yet within us also resides a strong attachment to anti-conscious habits from our past programming. This attachment to anti-conscious habits causes us to be quite disconnected from our own infinite possibilities. We have been impacted with so many external thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, energies, limitations and negativity that we are not able to perceive, know, believe and receive that we are that infinite possibility. We are not aware that it is possible to actually experience this state. Unconsciously, most people do not even realize that the state of pure consciousness is the true essence of their Beingness. A downbeat self depiction often obstructs the joyous exuberant expression and abundance of life that is the true essence of their Beingness (pure consciousness).

Ultimately, consciousness is a way of connecting what is happening at the present moment with the infinite possibilities. Conscious leaders constantly experience the abundance of life itself and the privilege of life itself because they are able to perceive, know, be and receive that wherever they are, just by the power of energy that is their true being, anything is possible. And this is a most glorious and magnificent place to be.

Excerpt from ‘Conscious Leadership – The Key to Unlocking Success’ by Chutisa and Steven Bowman who are key facilitators at One Spirit Weekend

By Morgan Langan

Puma and I had an amazing interview with Dr Vernon Woolf last week. His message for us was both inspirational and sobering. On the inspirational side, he told us that the timing of One Spirit Weekend is vital. We need leaders in their chosen field of expertise to step forward now more than ever. On the sobering side, he said that the time to take physical action is rapidly ticking down. Based upon all of the scientific data which he has available to him; the human race has as little as 2 years and perhaps as much as 25 years to change the WAY we are interacting with one another and this earth. I believe we are all sharing his sense of urgency. As a species we have been ignoring all of the warning signals so long that the world is literally on the brink of destruction. This is a pivotal point in our collective human consciousness.

Whether you believe personally you can make a difference to reverse this situation or you believe there is nothing you can do; you are right!

When I asked Dr. Woolf how to know what information is the right information, he said that the scientific information available regarding the physical status of our planet is undeniable. There are vested individuals who would rather we did not have all the facts. It is vital to carefully examine the source of any information you hear or read.

For 30 years Dr. Woolf has been teaching people how to utilize consciousness in order to “act responsibly” this is why we are so excited to have Dr. Woolf presenting our keynote address at One Spirit Weekend! He is at the forefront of changing physical reality. Not simply talking about it or theorizing about what could be done, he has been actively doing it! For 9 years Dr. Woolf worked with the Russian people as they transitioned from communism into a functional social and economic system. His program of Holodynamics was accepted and utilized by most levels of government as well as the scientific community. This comprehensive system of consciousness was integrated into many aspects of Russian life and lead to the largest privatization of land in the history of the world. This was accomplished without the need for war. Humbly, Dr Woolf says that during this entire time he never told anyone what to do. He simply taught the science of consciousness and people worked together to bring about the changes they wished to see.

What changes do you wish to see in our world? What is the legacy you wish to leave for future generations? Dr Woolf brings practical and demonstrable solutions to the problems which we are now facing. Based upon his success in Russia and his understanding of consciousness, he has designed “tracks” to direct your efforts in your particular area of leadership expertise. He will teach you the steps necessary to reach your full leadership potential so that together we may lead this world to a new WAY of being.

Please take the time to research Dr Woolf and www.Holodynamics.com then schedule your travel arrangements to join us in Sedona October 2- 5, 2009

Sincerely,

Morgan Langan

One Spirit Weekend Co-Founder

By Yachay Azzaraya

I am sure you have heard the phrase “just take a deep breath and calm down.” This common technique of breathing to calm one’s self is more powerful and significant than one might think.

Fully imagine yourself in each of the following situations. With each one, enact your experience with a focus on how you would be breathing.

1) You are sitting in rush hour traffic, inching along.

2) You are giving birth to a newborn child.

3) You are riding a rollercoaster.

4) You are running a marathon.

5) You are gazing into your beloved’s loving eyes.

This exercise highlights the amazing way in which our breath is intimately connected to how we experience reality. The way we breathe creates the way we feel. The science of breath is known as pranayama in yoga, and is a powerful way to gain mastery of one’s emotions and life. Simple breathing exercises, with practice, can give us the ability to stay calm in tense situations, to experience greater peace of mind, and more joy in day-to-day life! More intensive breath practices can really open up the energy channels in the body, and the resulting bliss is well worth the dedication. I have never experienced such deep shifts from any other practice.

Pranayama has healed my physical body deeply. But more pronounced, perhaps, is the psychological transformation. The energy potential that is opened with the breath produces fundamental shifts in the way I see and experience the world. I experience regular shifts in my lenses of perception, constantly seeing things more positively and optimistically. It’s as if the power of prana is empowering me to live life more fully and vibrantly. Discover this ancient science for yourself, I guarantee it will make you feel amazing!

For a great introduction, I recommend Science of Breath by Swami Rama, and for advanced practices, Path of Fire and Light Vol. 1, both available from www.himalayaninstitute.com

By Morgan Langan

As we begin the transformation process, our beliefs need to shift so we can experience beneficial behavioral changes. With everything in chaos around us, we require a system that’s Functional, Adaptable, Sustainable, (now in Time); FAST. Everything we do must be Functional, Sustainable, Adaptable, and implemented NOW.

The FAST system is so simple even someone with an MBA can’t screw it up! Remember, the emphasis of a formal MBA training was to look for problems so you could then figure out a way to solve them. The focus of the FAST approach is to improve function, rather than solve problems. Keep that in mind as we move along.

The FAST system is unique in that it’s in continual flux. Nothing can ever remain the same and that’s the inherent beauty of it! The process of improving function is alive and ever evolving. But, don’t worry; the information and specific tools I give you will move you toward an increasing confidence in applying intuition in every situation.

A FAST Overview

FAST begins with Functionality; relating to the way something works or operates. Ask yourself, is it functional? Are my actions functional? Is my body healthy? Is my mind really supporting what it is I say I want to become

The A is Adaptability; to make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose. Ask yourself, is it adaptable? If yes, am I ready to shift any belief or behavior, which limits me in any way? If no, what do I need to do next to become more adaptable Adaptability is fully preparing in advance for the changes, which are inevitably coming our WAY!

The S is Sustainability; able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Ask yourself, is it sustainable? Does it add as much life to all aspects of life, while taking away life from no aspect?

And the T is Time; the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole. Ask yourself, what is my personal belief of time? What is my relationship to time? Is time my enemy? What beliefs can I shift to make time my ally? By using my intuition, what changes can I implement to cause positive, measurable and tangible physical results RIGHT Now

That’s FAST. Now let’s explore the first area of the system in greater depth:

Functionality

Relating to the way something works or operates is how we generally define functionality. When looked at from an individual perspective, functionality is unique to each one of us based on the structure of our individual lives. And as long as we are not violating the rights of others, that’s functionality.

If we each have our own version of function, we cannot hope to agree on what it is or how it looks. Personally, I may determine that one system is functional in my business because it allows the most freedom among my employees, but you may disagree entirely.

That we each define functionality for ourselves may make it difficult to understand, because we’re dealing with something involving a whole new paradigm shift. The exact languaging can be a challenge because we are actively creating a new language. At the same time we are experiencing the meaning of the language. Added to this complexity is knowing that this understanding doesn’t necessarily come from the thinking mind. It can be extra perplexing! But don’t get hung up on the details of how this all works.

Even under the best of circumstances, communication can be challenging. How can we expect that words any combination of 26 symbols-accurately and effectively communicate what we’re trying to convey from a place, which includes physical existence, yet is not limited by it?  Especially when we are communicating fresh new concepts and principles that have never before existed?

It’s incredibly complex to try to comprehend with the mind alone. It is much more effective to go into the feeling aspect of yourself, in order to begin to really communicate, than it is to try to agree on a definition.

You must discover your own definition of what is functional for you, based upon how it feels; it is unique for each of us. You have to know how it feels for you to be in the full flow of function. This knowing is by its very nature experiential. It is not something that can be experienced via the understanding of others.

It has become exceptionally trendy to talk about the laws of attraction. Yet it appears there is really one primary law and it is you have to discover what functions best for your life and not be influenced by how others define function’ for you.

To go deeper into the study of these concepts, join Morgan Langan at www.OneSpiritWeekend.com or visit www.GraceGrove .com to join Morgan for an emersion journey

By Kerrie Dancing Butterfly

Yes you! Yes everyone!  Everyone has the potential to be a leader.  Especially now, all voices, all ideas, all perspectives, all talents, all skills, all resources and all hands are needed to dream and manifest new sustainable solutions into our collective reality.  Each of us will be called to lead in different ways.

What does leadership look like today? We may be using an outdated view of what it is to be a leader.  Many think that being a leader means to hold office, be a public speaker, a CEO, a best-selling author or be interviewed on CNN.   However, as times change, so too must our interpretation evolve as to what it is to be a leader.

As a parent, business owner, teacher, politician, author, craftsman, musician or coach, being a leader starts first with your leadership character.

Here are some simple ways you can lead by being a shining example for others in your family or community to emulate.

* Be in integrity with your word

*Be brave enough to choose the road less traveled or even pave a new path for yourself and others

*Follow your true heart’s passion

*Choose compassion over judgment in all situations

*Accept and honor the value of diversity in our world

*Live in harmony with the environment as you lighten your impring by reducing, reusing and recycling

*Exhibit random acts of kindness when least expected and without expectation

*Speak your perspective passionately and compassionately

*Speak kind words to others

*Express bold new ideas and solutions to old problems instead of complaining about them ~ break out of your comfort zone

*Choose Faith over fear

*Help those less fortunate

*Live financially within your means

*Live a balanced life honoring your health, spirituality, family and profession

*Take ownership for your choices and your reality

*Be loving and authentic in your personal and family relationships

How can you lead in your profession?

*Exhibit exceptional ethics in your business dealings

*Be on time and follow through with your commitments

*Switch out blame and gossip in the workplace for clear, positive communication

*Bring innovative and creative solutions to the challenges of the business

*Seek to implement sustainable and environmentally-friendly approaches

Anyone in the community, in addition to parents, can exemplify leadership qualities for our youth.

*Model and teach your young ones how to respect others, exhibit moral values, honesty, sportsmanship, cooperation, tolerance, patience, accountability, exploration and compassion

*Give your youth stable environments, healthy structure and a strong foundation on which to establish their roots

*Give children a space to spread their individual wings and express their perspectives, feelings, creativity and passions

Leadership can be that simple and it starts with you and your own leadership character.  With impeccable leadership, you can go into any arena and make monumental change happen fast. If it is your calling to write a book, address the school board, be a member of the US Congress, or chair a new organization, these simple suggestions will help you lead in any situation, with integrity, and with the respect and support of your peers.  I invite you to look within and find your awakening leader; step up and make a difference today in your life, family and community.

If you would love support on your path as an awakening leader, join Kerrie Dancing Butterfly along with other world-renowned inspirational speakers at One Spirit Weekend in Sedona, October 2^nd-5^th.  Receive the latest information and proven strategies to help you accelerate your potential in the fields of prosperity, vibrant health, empowerment, spirituality, sustainability and conscious business.  Enjoy yoga, meditation, Earth Dance Ceremony & great community! For more information visit http://www.OneSpiritWeekend.com. For more on Kerrie Dancing Butterfly, her Shamanic healing practice, workshops & ceremonies visit http://www.JourneysfortheSoul.com

By Kerrie Dancing Butterfly

My shadow is my friend. When my shadow appears, so does the opportunity to look inward and discover what illusions, delusions, addictions, attachments and projections are still present within me. When my shadow presents itself, during what seems like the most inopportune moments, it shows me where to shine the light.

• When I find myself preoccupied with time and life’s daily “To Do” list—my shadow presents itself.
• When I haven’t made my physical, emotional or spiritual needs a priority, and I feel out of balance—my shadow presents itself.
• When I project permanence to things that are ever-evolving like relationships, finances or fragile life itself—my shadow presents itself.
• When I attach a greater value to success or material items over a person’s feelings—my shadow presents itself.
• When l look at a situation with fearful eyes instead of seeing the situation resolved with my loving faith—my shadow presents itself.
• When I judge or criticize the choices of another—my shadow presents itself.

It is during these times I realize that I have allowed myself to become disconnected from what really matters.  I am separate from my true self, my self-love, my love for others and the Divine Source.

My shadow and I are now face to face.  There is no denying its presence.  In order to get my attention my shadow whispers or sometimes shouts for the light to shine in upon the darkness that resides within. The shadow pleads for change by expressing itself through the emotions.  When my shadow is present, I may act irritable, impatient, intolerant, angry, anxious, jealous, fearful, lonely, hungry, confused or sad.  My shadow is emotional and wants my attention.

It is here in this intimate space with my friend the shadow that I am exposed and vulnerable. I am in no danger, just more susceptible than ever to seeing the truth. Instead of looking in the mirror I sometimes turn away and search for someone or something to fill the void.  In our world today, there are many places to hide from the truth—in a wine bottle, in a pint of ice cream, in other people’s problems, in pointing the blame elsewhere or in another person’s arms.  These choices may only temporarily ease the pain. In the long run these choices exacerbate the feelings of disconnection from true self because they are self-sabotaging in nature.

Nothing can dim my own light quicker than my own darkness.

Luckily, my friend the shadow is here to help me. When I make the conscious choice to look inward and see the truth, I discover my shadow’s emotions are calling attention to a situation that is keeping my true light from shining bright. Once, I step back, take a deep breath and witness the situation, the emotional drama begins to dissolve, clearing the way for the truth to be exposed. In this calmer space, it is usually quite apparent where the real problem is and how to address it.  Somewhere I am not being truly loving of myself or others. Somewhere I am projecting or blaming or attaching to a situation. Somewhere I have lost faith in myself or someone else.  Somewhere I have lost site of those precious things in life that really matter. By remedying the situation, my friend the shadow has helped me to reconnect with my true self and reignite my inner light.

The real opportunity presents itself when I allow my shadow’s subtle or overt clues from my emotional body to be heard.  The rewards for listening, as well as acting, on the insights gleaned from this process are profound!  It is I who am the keeper of my internal light. When I truly want to shine, no person or situation can dim my light.  We are all meant to shine, each in our own uniquely resilient light.

I used to be embarrassed by my shadow. Now, I am grateful to have such a close friend that knows me more intimately than anyone else. With gratitude, I receive the teachings my shadow offers me. It is with great humility and respect for my shadow that I have come to truly love myself as a whole beautiful being.

“So, my friend, my shadow, I see you, I honor you and I respect you.  I am here to listen and learn about my true self through our dance together. I choose to find balance in my life, love myself and others unconditionally and follow my path in faith guided by Divine Light.  I trust that when I stray, you will show up to help me find the way.”

What is the nature of your relationship with your shadow?

Kerrie Dancing Butterfly is a modern-day Shamaness who skillfully integrates the fields of self-empowerment, Shamanic teachings, emotional release, spiritual studies, meditation techniques and energy healing.  She is sought after for her Transformational Empowerment Shamanic Healing Sessions, Personal Coaching, Inspirational Workshops and Sacred Ceremonies. Through her rich and diverse background, she combines the teachings of the masters with life experience and a personal touch to gently facilitate profound personal transformation and awakening. To learn more about Kerrie visit http://www.JourneysfortheSoul.com and http://www.OneSpiritWeekend.com.

By Morgan Langan

Using intuition can heighten your understanding of how to be more effective in business and life. Intuition amplifies your awareness to make the most of every action–every endeavor. Said another way, it’s simply a matter of getting out of your mind exclusively and moving fully into experience. The greater the emphasis you place upon your analytical mind, the greater the tendency becomes to disregard the unlimited potential which exists in addition to your mind. There’s so much more for us when we delve into experiencing life in this way. By not limiting our experiences to using logic and our five senses, we allow new meaning to flow into every aspect of life.

As a reminder, applying intuition to business isn’t new. The world’s greatest achievers embrace Napoleon Hill’s research about intuition and its befitting position in the workplace. Before scientific proof existed, Thomas Edison used techniques to enter the theta state of enhanced creativity and problem solving. He was famous for his catnaps during which he solved problems relating to his inventions. He was actively and consciously engaging his intuition.

Now that we share a common understanding about intuition, let me introduce the concept of a personal Belief Positioning System (BPS). The technological analogy of this personal system is the GPS (global positioning system). Just like a GPS, we have an intuitive guidance system within us. I call it the BPS.

It’s a system whereby we position ourselves in relation to our vision of our life. This system, when properly activated will guide us to reach our highest potential on this globe at this point in our lives. Fortunately, as with a GPS, we don’t need to understand how it works technologically for it to work.

The BPS and the GPS are quite similar in their functionality. Just as one needs to program a GPS, beliefs are the programs, which run your BPS:

* Beliefs regarding my life skills, lessons and resources, become my starting point

* Beliefs about my goals and life purpose, become my destination

* Intentions determine which specific routes I may want to take and which sites I want to see along the way.

Our BPS lets us know where we are at any given point along life’s journey. Doing the work of coming to this integration of our beliefs to produce behavior is like the programming that occurs when we decide, I’m going to program my GPS system; I’m in Sedona, Arizona and I want to go to Las Vegas, Nevada I program in that directive; I know where I am, I know where I want to go and it shows me turn-by-turn exactly how I’m going to reach my destination.

Likewise, we program our belief positioning system. Technically, we may not understand how it functions, yet we can trust that it will function for us properly to guide us in making all our important life decisions. Let me give you an example of how I use my personal BPS:

I programmed my personal BPS as follows:

1.) I established my starting point by honestly assessing skills, lessons and resources.

2.) I declared my life purpose- “To assist business leaders to become more conscious”

3.) I clarified my intentions, (being specific here is vital) I intend to write this book.

Once this decision is made, I don’t have to be consumed by all the “hows.” I can simply trust that my BPS system will guide the way. The key is to declare the WAY–MY WAY while inviting the universe to show me the hows. I’m constantly asking employees to participate with me to reach their highest potential and, likewise, meet the goals that we are all coming together to achieve. Many people who I admire very much speak very highly of allowing intuition to guide life. They say it comes in many forms:  a gut feeling, hunch, hit or the sixth sense. Whatever this experience is for you, the first step is to declare The WAY!

It is time to focus intuitively on where you want to head in your life. It is vital to focus on the programming that takes us to where we say we want to go. If I want to go to Las Vegas and input Los Angeles by mistake, do I blame the GPS system or do I blame my programming? That’s the importance of ensuring that we’re crystal-clear on the programming, which, in this case, is our belief system. That’s why we address them first. They contain the programming that eventually gets us to where we say it is we want to go; our highest potential. This intuitive component allows an entirely new aspect into our current experience; one that makes everything in life function better.

This intuitive guidance model becomes valuable when you multiply your usual cognitive efforts by the power of your intuition. You’re no longer limited to simply adding another variable. You’re multiplying the effects of what you’re already manifesting in the world by the unlimited potential of being connected to who you really are. The impact on your business is exponential.

Intellectual Buy-in Frees Your Intuition:

Now that we’re poised for a new paradigm shift, we need what I call an intellectual buy-in. This is the buy-in and agreement of your analytical/ logical mind. Our minds seem to need to know what is possible before they are willing to commit to a new practice. What’s funny to me is to speak of the mind as if it is its own entity, but in many ways, it is!

Essentially, it needs to approve of the notion that there’s more information available than what’s coming in with the physical senses. With that intellectual buy-in, your intuition is freed up and intuition can be incorporated into your overall business approach. With time, we begin to fine-tune a new skill that supports us in all the decisions, all the processes, all the different aspects of flourishing leadership.

Of all the books I’ve read, there are three qualities that successful leaders embody:

1. They are extremely driven to succeed. Their desire for success is intense. They have an underlying fixity of focus; they eat, breathe, think, and dream business.

2. They have a very clear sense of purpose along with the discipline necessary to act and carry out their plan. Without exception, they don’t let anything get in their way.

3. They have a strong intuition and know how to put to use information that they receive from all sources.

Agreed on by many, these are the crucial elements to being successful in your own business. The last one is what sets the few apart from the mediocre masses. This is the realm of the Getty’s, the Rockefeller’s, the Forbes and the Gate’s. Interestingly, these are the same three qualities listed as prerequisite to reaching an enlightened state known only to sages and saints according to 7,000 years of Vedic tradition. Perhaps business is a Spiritual Path!