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Creating Bridges: Spirituality & Philosophy:
Awakenings:
Energy Consciousness
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Today we’ll discuss some fundamental ways of working with energy in a conscious way. Let’s take a moment to step back and address the subject of consciousness. So, why is it such a big deal? Everyone is using the word ‘consciousness’ to describe, label or quantify things or beings. What does it really mean? To be conscious is to have an awareness. Consciousness enables all things and beings to be conscious of what or who they are. It has no beginning, no end. The meaning extends beyond human comprehension. It cannot be measured: it is limitless.
We are continually discovering different ways of working or accessing energy. Although some may call it a ‘consciousness,’ we now understand at some very basic level how easy it is to access, work with and change this energy. You require no special ability to do this. The only tools needed are an open mind and an open heart. This is something that every living being on this planet is structured to do. .
Intention
Intention is defined as an aim or purpose coupled with a determination to produce a desired outcome. It is an energy or force that we all tap into. It has been there since the beginning, since the fall from grace and before.
Intention is how we delineate the past from the present. We delineate through a process of being in the moment. Being one. It is accessed in very subtle ways. We may be conscious or unconscious of the intentions we set out, but at this point in the history of the planet we all need to step up and become much more mindful of our intentions. This allows us to live choice-full and impact-full lives.
While for centuries and more we have been creating similar scenarios, we have now hit a powerful crux and must start charting new directions. Intention can help us bravely set new courses to venture into the future: we have the potential, the capacity and the ability. It is time for humanity to begin again. We have knowledge. We have awareness. More and more we awaken to what lies within us.
Intuition
Intuition is a process that leads us to the truth and in its purest form allows us to access the truth. The problem is there are so few available on the planet able to access intuition in its purest form. Does this mean that we are unable to access intuition? Or because we’re able to access, but in a slightly diminished way, it renders the information meaningless? The answer is NO.
Intuition is a way of knowing or accessing information from outside ourselves allowing us to expand the depth of our normal sensory perception. Allow things to unfold and trust in the process and the higher knowledge being offered to you. You need not always know the how’s and the why’s. Tapping into intuition gives you the ability to learn and discover more about people, your environment, the energy of your world… and even, new worlds.
Remember, it’s not a race and it’s not a competition. Start where you are. It need not matter if you’re a beginner or further along because in the end you’ll both get to where you need to be. This is one of the simplest steps you’ll ever take.
By using intuition you expand your ability to sense energy. You enlist all of the six known senses as well as senses yet to be named. Intuition is a venue or springboard that can allow you to do the cosmic exploration or research that many are craving. It allows you to move into territories that may not be mapped out. As you work with the energy from a higher peak, your viewpoint becomes panoramic.
Like cave explorers who love to delve into those dark and murky corners finding new territories and new discoveries, so it can be for some of the explorers, pioneers and visionaries on this planet. You never know what you are going to find and you may uncover extraordinary information.
There is a bounty of good information pouring onto the planet, yet we must not lose sight that in some cases it can run the gamut from unstable information to pure conscious thought. Since we all reside at different points on the spectrum, we are all affected to varying degrees of undue influence by our past or present unresolved human issues. We, as beings on this planet, are put on call to use a tool that is sometimes sorely underused: this tool is called discernment. We will go into this in depth, but at a later time.
Energy
EEverything begins as energy and we work with or access this energy through a process of using intention and our intuition. Energy runs seamlessly through our lives. It cycles through man, animal, nature… impacting every life force on the planet.
There is a part of you that recognizes, identifies and decodes everything you see and feel whether you consciously realize this or not. This part, which for the sake of this dialogue we’ll refer to as your ‘decoder’, enables you to continuously translate information from this and other planes. You do not have to be consciously ‘tuned in’ in order for these protocols to take place.
As we continue harvesting this wealth of inner knowledge, we must acknowledge that what one does affects the whole. It is not just for the few but is available for all. If one knows, we can all know. This is commonly referred to as ‘caught information’ not ‘taught information.’ This is huge power source that has up to now has been largely ignored.
Energy permeates the planet. It is in us and all around us. By directing your life in a more mindful, conscious manner you discover a power surge… a raw power you never knew had existed. You can work with this energy in an empowering way and make beneficial changes in your life, relationships, health, impact on the environment, the planet, and the whole system. You’ve set out the intention to change non-beneficial energy into positive energy.
An example is perceiving your boss as an adversary or enemy. Shift this paradigm by changing your view of ‘your boss’ to one of an equal who evaluates and assigns you work. Instead of wrestling in a major power struggle, why not renegotiate the contract or parameters on an energetic level. Do you verbally need to approach your boss and tell him that he’s your equal? In many situations I would deem it unwise, and quite honestly unnecessary. The exchange we’re discussing here is simply an energetic one.
It’s important for you to approach any situation, not from a position of submission or superiority, but always as an equal. Whenever the energy becomes out of balance or discordant, gently remind yourself to move into that ‘equal position.’ It will, in time, become almost a place of neutrality for you. Step into the space and become a modern day alchemist where you tap into your own inner strength and focus, allowing yourself to step aside from the ego driven façade that many frequently wear.
To change the energy you need only set out the intention. You change your thoughts by changing the energy. Energy ALWAYS follows intention. It is a fairly simple process to step up, work with and transmute the energy. You’ve made the decision to consciously work with it; your intention is to direct and change non-beneficial energy into positive energy.
What Next
The lifesaver that we are seeking will not be coming externally. The answer is residing within each of us. The questions that we struggle with are on how to uncover our power, learning and discovering our own personal aptitude for becoming life saviours.
We’ve all come to the planet at this time for very specific reasons. Our planet is in crisis, at times it’s almost as if the planet is weeping. It is a very unstable time. There are wars, conflicts, atrocities, famine, floods, environmental issues we’ve never seen before, disease, anger, hatred and I could go on and on. All are rocking through the planet right now: impacting our past, our present, and our future. We have within us the power to effect change, not tomorrow, not next week, but right now.
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Karen Johnson,
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Karen Johnson, CHt. MHt. founder of Awakening Heart & Soul is an internationally renowned and respected expert in the field of Human Potential Development an area where she has been a leader for the past decade.
A well known Spiritual Teacher, Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression Therapist, Specialized Kinesiologist, Energy Medicine Practitioner and Metaphysical Healer. Balancing her private practice with teaching, research and writing, she has published numerous articles and is in the process of writing her first book.
Karen believes and teaches that intuition or psychic abilities are inherent within us all. This sixth sense or creative spirit can be used as a source of power. Karen guides her clients towards opening up and accessing this wisdom: expanding their lives and realizing long lost goals.
Also running an international Intuition Consultant business, she consults and mentors individuals and small businesses. Her mandate is to empower and enlighten the individual.
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1987, she overcame MS and discovered her own innate healing abilities. Throughout her healing journey, she encountered many profound spiritual experiences propelling her to look at the widely accepted belief that healing takes a long time.
She firmly believes that healing can be immediate, if we are willing for it to happen. She has chosen to concentrate her work on helping others heal: spiritually, emotionally and physically.
A guiding principle of her work is recognizing that we are governed by universal law. These are the basic tenets that we all follow and are the foundation of life.
Continually challenging the boundaries and moving beyond the status quo...
Remember, any journey always begins with that first step. We have all the tools we need, the answers are always within us; we simply need to relearn what we've always known but somehow forgotten...
Phone:
416 466 6225
Email:
Karen@awakening
heartandsoul.com
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www.awakeningheart
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