Most of us don't realize how much creative power we have within our minds. This energy is so creative it can virtually materialize our desires. Hogwash you say. But I truly believe that this is so. We are creative beings and we have been born with this ability. Unfortunately, how to use it has been bread out of us!
Yes, when our ancestors from way way back were born, they were in tune with the universal energy that is all around us. They know that the universe was there to assist them in their desires. They knew that if they focused on something that was needed, say food, they would find it. Even though they knew this, they also knew that they couldn't just lay back and expect that all would be handed to them. They were wise enough to know that they had to go out and do something. The Wooly Mammoth didn't carve itself up to provide meat for the tribe, the tribe had to be active in the acquiring of food.
As time went on, the knowledge of action, has been slowly taken away. We have been told by the few that did know, that we had to go through them in order to be taken care of. We were made to believe that we didn't have the ability to venture forward without guidance of another human. And they bought it! Those that didn't were disposed of for creating opposition.
Now, we are realizing that we can do this on our own. We are creators in the largest scale. We are re-learning how to do this and some of us who have been exposed are getting the message while others are still stymied by it all.
Yes, we can visualize what we would like to have and accomplish in this lifetime but what some don't get is that it isn't enough to just visualize it, we need to work toward it every day. It needs to be the focus of what we are doing for a good portion of the day if it is to succeed.
We also need to be aware of the other signs that come our way and remember not to take things blindly for granted. We need to be skeptical. We need to listen, to evaluate and to come to a conclusion on our own. Process through our filters. What is manna for one is poison for another.
So, take time and listen to yourself. Pay attention to what your body is telling you. Learn to interpret the signs of a positive energetic jolt as well as a gut wrenching pull to reality.
The mind is tricky. It doesn't discern as the emotions do. What looks good and sounds good, may ultimately be wrong for you. The mind can help us with this if we let it. The mind is not ego, it is choice. Learn how to use this tool to create your own reality and make a better life for yourself. Visit www.robinsnestretreat.com/workshops.html for more information on this wonderful investment for yourself.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meditation
I have been getting back into a daily meditation and I must say that it has been rewarding, even if it is for the calm that I feel for quite awhile after wards. Many people have said that they have trouble with meditation because they can't get rid of the mind chatter. I must say that this has been a problem with me as well getting back into the routine.
I thought that I would share some of the techniques that I have used to overcome the chatter and get back into the quiet space that meditation brings.
First, I find that it helps to pick a time that you know that you won't be interrupted. Unplug the phone or change the ring to o if you have an answering machine that allows you to do that. If you can use the same time every day that would help.
Second, light a candle. Sometimes it helps to do an open eyed meditation and focus on the candle. By doing this you can drown out some of the chatter and discern what is chatter and what is useful.
Third, sit in a comfortable chair with your feet flat on the floor if you don't sit in the lotus position on the floor. Me, I use the chair as I have trouble with the floor. Be comfortable. There is nothing worse than trying to meditate and you are sitting in an uncomfortable position or you have a pinch in your waist from your pants, or you are in a draft. You get the gist.
Fourth, play some nice quiet instrumental music, or you could use a guided meditation tape or CD. These help you stay focused and as you progress with your ability to let go, you sometimes will go off and not even follow the tape. That is fine if you find yourself wandering through the meditation after all, it is about letting go and allowing the body to relax and release.
Fifth, some find that using a small Native hand drum and beating out the heart beat rhythm is helpful in allowing them to journey in a meditation.
Try these techniques and see if they work for you. They have for me.
I thought that I would share some of the techniques that I have used to overcome the chatter and get back into the quiet space that meditation brings.
First, I find that it helps to pick a time that you know that you won't be interrupted. Unplug the phone or change the ring to o if you have an answering machine that allows you to do that. If you can use the same time every day that would help.
Second, light a candle. Sometimes it helps to do an open eyed meditation and focus on the candle. By doing this you can drown out some of the chatter and discern what is chatter and what is useful.
Third, sit in a comfortable chair with your feet flat on the floor if you don't sit in the lotus position on the floor. Me, I use the chair as I have trouble with the floor. Be comfortable. There is nothing worse than trying to meditate and you are sitting in an uncomfortable position or you have a pinch in your waist from your pants, or you are in a draft. You get the gist.
Fourth, play some nice quiet instrumental music, or you could use a guided meditation tape or CD. These help you stay focused and as you progress with your ability to let go, you sometimes will go off and not even follow the tape. That is fine if you find yourself wandering through the meditation after all, it is about letting go and allowing the body to relax and release.
Fifth, some find that using a small Native hand drum and beating out the heart beat rhythm is helpful in allowing them to journey in a meditation.
Try these techniques and see if they work for you. They have for me.
Monday, April 18, 2011
April Musings
I am an avid reader. When I am reading a book, I often feel that I have a book in me wanting to come out. I sit down and either on the computer or with pen/pencil in hand proceed to make an outline of a story. That part goes well. Sounds interesting to me. Then, I start to weave the tale around the skeleton of the outline. What happens then is a puzzle to me! When I started, I had all of these lovely, descriptive conversations and scenes running through my mind, like colour commentary at a sports event designed to keep spectators riveted to the play.
Somewhere alone the line, I loose my train of thought and everything unravels like a sweater caught on a nail. I sit bewildered and try to figure out why, when I am falling asleep, or just day dreaming, that the flow is endless. The images and thoughts keep coming like a huge freight train at a railway crossing, never seeming to end.
I have finally figured it out, I think. No, not that I think that I have figured it out but, I think! When I am day dreaming or falling asleep at night, I relax the mind. There are no brakes or filters to constantly change what is coming through. I just am. Revelations pop into my semi-consciousness that cause many ah ha moments. Thoughts so deep that I am astounded. Thoughts that I tell myself to remember when I wake up, or that I try to capture in a journal to no avail as when the light comes on, that flow turn off. The thinking starts.......ta dum.....ta dum...
Meditation seems to be the key. I have known this for decades, practiced it for just as long until recently. Through meditation, I am able to retrieve this state of being and I mostly retain what I receive. Wonderful. The feeling of re-membering so many things that I once knew brought forth again without conscious thought. The re-membering floats to the surface from the depths of the memory. Thoughts that I never knew that I had. Thoughts that I connected with in that vast, continuous ether that is called consciousness. The consciousness that connects us all together. The consciousness that is universal and available to all who seek it.
I don't always sit in a prescribed manner, place or time. I sometimes just gaze out into the woods beyond my windows and let nature take over. I flow into some space far from me, that is somehow all of me as well.
Wow, who would have thought that by not thinking, our greatest thoughts appear.
Just a thought.
Somewhere alone the line, I loose my train of thought and everything unravels like a sweater caught on a nail. I sit bewildered and try to figure out why, when I am falling asleep, or just day dreaming, that the flow is endless. The images and thoughts keep coming like a huge freight train at a railway crossing, never seeming to end.
I have finally figured it out, I think. No, not that I think that I have figured it out but, I think! When I am day dreaming or falling asleep at night, I relax the mind. There are no brakes or filters to constantly change what is coming through. I just am. Revelations pop into my semi-consciousness that cause many ah ha moments. Thoughts so deep that I am astounded. Thoughts that I tell myself to remember when I wake up, or that I try to capture in a journal to no avail as when the light comes on, that flow turn off. The thinking starts.......ta dum.....ta dum...
Meditation seems to be the key. I have known this for decades, practiced it for just as long until recently. Through meditation, I am able to retrieve this state of being and I mostly retain what I receive. Wonderful. The feeling of re-membering so many things that I once knew brought forth again without conscious thought. The re-membering floats to the surface from the depths of the memory. Thoughts that I never knew that I had. Thoughts that I connected with in that vast, continuous ether that is called consciousness. The consciousness that connects us all together. The consciousness that is universal and available to all who seek it.
I don't always sit in a prescribed manner, place or time. I sometimes just gaze out into the woods beyond my windows and let nature take over. I flow into some space far from me, that is somehow all of me as well.
Wow, who would have thought that by not thinking, our greatest thoughts appear.
Just a thought.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Well, the new web site is up and running. I have been a little annoyed that I lost all of my newsletter contacts with the old hosting site. They didn't even give me a heads up that they were going under. I am sure that I am not the only one that was stung. I am going to make a back up of any future lists, that's for sure!
I am liking the City Max though. It is the company that I have my web site with now. They are a build it yourself site and they are very easy to use, reasonable prices and quite nice to deal with.
I went to a workshop about social media the other day and found out some interesting facts. I know that this is the way to go for advertising and look forward to learning more. I like to be hands on with my stuff and I look forward to learning how to make all of these things work together.
Please visit www.robinsnestretreat.com and let me know what you think.
I am liking the City Max though. It is the company that I have my web site with now. They are a build it yourself site and they are very easy to use, reasonable prices and quite nice to deal with.
I went to a workshop about social media the other day and found out some interesting facts. I know that this is the way to go for advertising and look forward to learning more. I like to be hands on with my stuff and I look forward to learning how to make all of these things work together.
Please visit www.robinsnestretreat.com and let me know what you think.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Web Site news
Hello to you all
Due to circumstances beyond my control, The Robins' Nest Retreat.com web site isn't functioning at this time. I think that the server that it was on has gone belly up. I am not sure about this as they haven't notified me of any changes and the site as well as their site hasn't been online for about a week. I am busily trying to get another site online and should be back in a few days. I thank you for your patience.
I have also lost all of the addresses for my monthly newsletter. On the new site, I will have a sign up so please wait and sign up again when the new site is up. I thank those of you who have been followers.
If there are any questions about The Robins' Nest, you can ask me through the blog until the new site is up. I will be checking it daily.
Thanks again for your patience.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, The Robins' Nest Retreat.com web site isn't functioning at this time. I think that the server that it was on has gone belly up. I am not sure about this as they haven't notified me of any changes and the site as well as their site hasn't been online for about a week. I am busily trying to get another site online and should be back in a few days. I thank you for your patience.
I have also lost all of the addresses for my monthly newsletter. On the new site, I will have a sign up so please wait and sign up again when the new site is up. I thank those of you who have been followers.
If there are any questions about The Robins' Nest, you can ask me through the blog until the new site is up. I will be checking it daily.
Thanks again for your patience.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Seasons Greetings!
Seasons Greetings to you all. It is finally here, our time for our winter solstice celebrations, whatever you call them. Many different people, many different celebrations, but they all celebrate the love and togetherness that this season brings to our hearts! Fill your hearts with joy and carry that with you throughout the new year!
This past year has been a very full one and fortunately for us at The Nest, a more abundant year in many ways. We have enjoyed some lovely new friends as well as welcoming back some of our friends from previous visits. Thank you all for gracing us with your presence and we look forward to your return in the coming years.
This year we have had some scrap booking groups in and I must admit that these ladies are certainly dedicated to the craft. They are turning out some amazing creations for their families to cherish for generations to come. Well done gals!!
We have cut down our tree from our good friends place last weekend and yesterday we finally put on the decorations. This year I have cleared out the boxes and said goodbye to those decorations that are no longer together enough to put on the tree or no longer able to be pieced back together. It was a sad goodbye but the time had come. (sniff)
I have most of my shopping completed, yeah, without too much thinking this year. How are you making out with your list? Stumped by anyone for this year? Why not give a Robins' Nest Gift Certificate for a retreat or a day spa? Give me a call at 705-639-2284 or email me for rates and availability!
Hint of the Month:
Here is a recipe for cooking carrots that you might want to try this holiday season.
Carrot Ribbons with Cashews
1 1/2 lbs. carrots
1/2 c. unsalted whole cashews
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon plus 1 stick
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cardamon plus 4 pods
Cut carrot ribbons using a peeler down the length of the carrot.
Toast the cashews in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add the butter, onion, ginger and salt and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and remaining spices and 1 tbsp water. Cook, covered for 5 minutes then remove the whole spices, toss in the cashews and serve hot.
There are no upcoming events this month. January and February are booking up so if you are interested in a Winter Wonderland Get Away,drop me a line to find out availability.
This past year has been a very full one and fortunately for us at The Nest, a more abundant year in many ways. We have enjoyed some lovely new friends as well as welcoming back some of our friends from previous visits. Thank you all for gracing us with your presence and we look forward to your return in the coming years.
This year we have had some scrap booking groups in and I must admit that these ladies are certainly dedicated to the craft. They are turning out some amazing creations for their families to cherish for generations to come. Well done gals!!
We have cut down our tree from our good friends place last weekend and yesterday we finally put on the decorations. This year I have cleared out the boxes and said goodbye to those decorations that are no longer together enough to put on the tree or no longer able to be pieced back together. It was a sad goodbye but the time had come. (sniff)
I have most of my shopping completed, yeah, without too much thinking this year. How are you making out with your list? Stumped by anyone for this year? Why not give a Robins' Nest Gift Certificate for a retreat or a day spa? Give me a call at 705-639-2284 or email me for rates and availability!
Hint of the Month:
Here is a recipe for cooking carrots that you might want to try this holiday season.
Carrot Ribbons with Cashews
1 1/2 lbs. carrots
1/2 c. unsalted whole cashews
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon plus 1 stick
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cardamon plus 4 pods
Cut carrot ribbons using a peeler down the length of the carrot.
Toast the cashews in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add the butter, onion, ginger and salt and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and remaining spices and 1 tbsp water. Cook, covered for 5 minutes then remove the whole spices, toss in the cashews and serve hot.
There are no upcoming events this month. January and February are booking up so if you are interested in a Winter Wonderland Get Away,drop me a line to find out availability.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November Musings
This morning, Brian and I were having our coffee by the dining room window, watching the dozen or so blue jays attacking the feeder along with the woodpeckers, nuthatches and chickadees when a flock of about 2 dozen evening gross beaks landed everywhere. Brian went to get some more seed to toss on the ground for the gross beaks but they flew off when he opened the door. We hoped that they would come back in a bit, but they didn't. Perhaps tomorrow they will return. You never know who or what will show up outside the window. Last month we spied a bear on the property next door and there have been elk sightings in the area as well.
This month has a lot of family birthdays for me. The birthdays though are of family that have left this plane but they are always in my thoughts. My dad, mom and my Nan all have birthdays in November as well as my parents wedding anniversary. I have been thinking of my dad alot lately. I was thinking of how he would have enjoyed our quiet piece of paradise. My dad was a country boy at heart and he would have spent all his time in the woods if he could. He never got to see what we have accomplished here with the house and grounds as well as the business, but I am sure that his spirit walks the woods with Brian and me quite often.
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