Connecting with Your Kids

Wake Up the World!

2012-02-22T08:28:00.000-08:00

Part of the reason why I do this blog is to remind you of who you really are as Divine Mothers to your children. The unfortunate thing is that in order to do this daily, you need more than a weekly (or so) reminder from an outside source. You need to know it for yourself every day and experience for yourself exactly what it means to be spiritually connected to yourself and your children.

You need to KNOW it, know that you are Divine, know that spiritual connection is possible for everyone and know your children on this deep level. But...it is hard, I know it is hard. It is difficult to be "awake" to this reality when the rest of the world around you is still asleep.

So how does it happen? How do you become awake...and most importantly, how do you stay awake? This is a question my husband and I have been contemplating for the past year. After much research, prayer and pondering...we have finally created a plan to make this happen. We have created a plan to wake up the world, and keep them awake.

The truth is that the world needs people and mothers like us. Gone are the days when powerful mothers who know their spiritual power are standing alone. It is time for us to stand together, to help each other stay awake and share this message with others.

Want to know our plan?

Check out this link here ----> For now, we are calling this movement "Team Awake", and this event is open to public. Come see our plan and decide if it is something you want to be a part of.

(This particular event is in Utah, but we will be having online webinars of it soon.)

***And coming up, another guest post from an amazing woman and Momma!

That You Are Alive MATTERS!

2012-02-06T13:55:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday it was my birthday.

I have always been the kind of person that gets really excited about my birthday. About a week before I begin "celebrating" and the anticipation of the day is almost more than I can take.

This year, for whatever reason, was different. Since my birthday was on a Sunday, my husband and I decided to celebrate mostly on Saturday. Although it was an amazing day with many surprises all provided by my sweet husband, something felt different. It didn't feel like it had in previous years. I was happy, but not overly excited and "on the edge of my seat giddy". Sunday morning rolled around and I began to see what the problem was. I was afraid to be excited. I was afraid to be in such high anticipation of "just another birthday". After all, I had always heard that as you get older your birthdays just pass you by, and from one year to the next the days that used to be joyfully celebrated are dreaded and overlooked.

All in all, I was beginning to replace my youthful excitement about my birthday with the lie that this day isn't really like any other. Birthdays stopped being special days when you were about 18, right?

WRONG! There is a spiritual reason why we celebrate the day that we were born. That day was the beginning of our earthly journey. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in our eternal plan. It was the first day that we tasted life, and we began to experience from the very moment we were born exactly what we needed to to become the beings of Light that we are. Our birthdays our amazing. The fact that we are here, right now, is amazing...and the day that we were born was that first stepping stone to where we are now.

That you are Alive, and that you were born, MATTERS.

It does not matter how old you are. You should celebrate YOU!

And yesterday, on a calm Sunday afternoon that happened to be my special day, my birthday-- I connected with my Heavenly Father who wished me a Happy Birthday, and showed me that today truly is a happy day. He showed me the joy on that day of my birth, and what it meant for me. He showed me how I look in His eyes, and told me that who I am deserves to be celebrated. Because who I am today has everything to do with that first day I entered into this world.

Never underestimate a birthday, yours or anyone elses.

My first birthday....Celebrated as much this year as then. :)

Happy Birthday, world. Celebrate YOU!

You are NOT BROKEN! Guest Post: Marie Holleman

2012-02-02T11:01:00.000-08:00

I met Marie Holleman only about a year ago, but I feel like I have known her forever. Instantly, she inspired me. In addition to being a successful Mommy entrepreneur having founded the Revolution Motherhood (RevMom) Academy and Bahama Mamas, she is also a powerful and inspirational life coach. It is because of her guidance that I have a greater understanding of my own divinity, and how to trust my heart to make the best decisions for my life. The principle that she teaches that we are NOT broken as mothers has changed my life, so I want to share it with you.

(Learn more about Marie and her amazing program at, www.intuitionalliving.com)

"Often times as mothers the results we get from living this "most divine" calling are less than what we expected.

I don't know about you- but I assumed I would be the worlds first most perfect parent. Sure, others had come before me and had failed, but I was the one person who wouldn't have a screaming kid in the grocery store, or in the back of church. My kids would never even WANT to talk back to me. And above all I would NEVER raise my voice, I would always have a sparkling house while still having the time to play with my kids all day every day.

Imagine my surprise when it didn't quite go that way!

I looked around and watched other moms. Sure, they said they had hard times- but there was no way they could have days as embarrassing as mine. When I turned into the WORST version of me, my kids ended up on the wrong side of the equation.

So naturally, I decided there must be something wrong with me. I must be broken.

How could I possibly go from all those broken pieces to a somewhat functional human being?

The thing that changed this conversation forever was simply this:

What if I wasn't broken? What if there were things in my life that just weren't working. And what if they weren't working because I was out of alignment.

In the book A Light in the Wilderness it states, "If we have not yet made the commitment to the path marked out to divinity we will feel the hopelessness of accomplishing our spiritual ends. We will be filled with doubt and guilt. This condition often develops from carelessness in our relationships with God and others."

That is being out of alignment. So how does that show up in motherhood?

If our divine path is the path of motherhood, how can we commit more fully to live it?

I've always been a good church goer. I've always said my prayers and read my scriptures. But I had gotten careless and took for granted my relationship with the Lord. I had stopped trying to be truly connected and had gotten into habits and patterns.

The normalcy of every day life had made me forget to really connect and LISTEN to my children.

Distractions had snuck in. Even important things like teaching them to be respectful children who never got into trouble at school had made me forget who they really are, and what gifts they came to offer the world.

I had not fully committed to the path of divinity. I had gotten careless with my connection to myself, to the spirit inside me that connects me to God.

Motherhood, in my opinion, is a very spiritual experience. Or it can be if we let it.

But unless I am committed to seeing and understanding my divinity, I will not only be riddled with guilt, doubt and despair, but I will be left blinded in my ability to see others divinity, especially that of my children.

As we set on that path our desires naturally turn from that which is not working and leads us to a more peaceful state of being.
Does this mean life will never present any more challenges? Absolutely not, and when we start asking life to stop bringing us trials, we are asking for life to stop helping us learn, but what it does give me is peace in knowing that what I am experiencing will give me further knowledge, and will allow me to understand myself, and my children and my path even more!"

Check out this video from Marie going into more detail about the fact that we are not broken as Mothers, and just how we can shift our weaknesses into strengths for both our children and ourselves.

Thank you, Marie for your insight.

Friends, comment below with what you think about this concept of things just "not working" because we are out of alignment versus being eternally broken as Mothers.

It gives you hope, right?

Have a great weekend!

We are ALL Connected

2012-01-27T09:19:00.000-08:00

If there is one message I would like to share with the world, it is that we are all spiritually connected. It does not matter whether we are aware of it, or not. We are connected. We are literally One.

Throughout the majority of this blog, I talk a lot about "how to" connect with your children. I give you tips, tools and even personal stories of how I have "learned" a spiritual connection with my son. The reality, however, is that my son and I are already connected. My husband and I are already connected. You and I are already connected! Everything spiritual is connected and whether we know it or not, we are sending spiritual messages to each other. We are already communicating on a deeper level, and the real question is if we are sending the messages that we mean to.

This is where I come in with the entire purpose of this blog. If it is true that we are already spiritually connected with our children, then why not get the absolute best out of this connection possible? It is in that place that I verbalize certain phrases like "learn to awaken the true mother in you," and "practice welcoming your children spiritually." Even while I phrase it like that, the truth is that you are already connected, that you have always been connected and that you have just forgotten how amazing it is and how to make it a daily, physical reality in your life.

And, it is okay. It's okay that we have forgotten. But when we come to realize the truth, and feel it for ourselves, we can then begin to change the spiritual messages that we are sending to our children. Since we are always connected, but unaware at first of this connection, we can send negative spiritual vibrations to our children such as conditional love, anger, frustration, and unacceptance. Their spirits will pick up on anything we put out there, positive or negative.

So then how do we change it? How can we be sure that the spirit to spirit connection we have with our children remains light, positive and full of love? It all comes down to the literal intention we make to communicate with them on that deeper level. That is why I teach (or remind) Mothers how to do this daily-- to find their spirits and then connect with their children's spirits. We must make the physical intention to spiritually connect with them. We then can become aware with what is possible. We then can send the positive spiritual messages that our children need to become who they truly are underneath that physical body. In addition, we begin to see them as they truly are, and that realization will carry into the physical world.

And, after awhile, we can do this naturally, without thinking about it. The positive spiritual connection is part of who we are....

So. What do we go and do now that we are aware? Well you're already connected, so enhance that connection. Communicate, invite your children in, send the right messages and live your power.

**and coming up next week: Guest post with the amazing Marie Holleman, the creator of RevMom Academy and Bahama Mamas! Be excited, I am!
PLUS: what I learned being thousands away for 5 days from my son about the spiritual connection...so awesome!

Connection from Afar

2012-01-13T09:43:00.000-08:00

In one week, I am going to the Bahamas for five days. It is going to be an amazing adventure and I can't emphasize how excited I am.

Amidst all of the anticipation, it is also the first time I will be away from my baby for so long. Five days. In a different part of the world. Far away.

For a few weeks, the reality of leaving my family has put a lot of pressure on me. I have felt nervous, and anxiety had shifted my focus from spiritually connecting to my son to almost bombarding him and getting in his space. I thought for sure that being around him 24 hours of the day (whether he wanted it or not) would "fill" him emotionally, and that it would make me and him feel better about my leaving next week.

This was not so.

Although I was reading him every single book he wanted me to, playing tiger, Buzz and cars every moment of the day and just plain giving him all of the physical attention I could think of -- it hasn't been effective. It hasn't been effective for me as a Mommy, or him as the child. There was more that we both needed in order to prepare for this trip, I could feel it...and it wasn't just more time. Time and connection in the physical AND spiritual realm are essential. And I had shut off the spiritual....

So today I found a quiet place and connected. I connected to my sons little spirit. I showed him what next week would bring. I talked to him about the trip, what it meant to me and how it would even benefit our relationship. Most importantly, I expressed my love for him. I banded us spiritually...and suddenly I felt like everything was okay and that it would remain okay after I left.

The beauty of this connection is that I can make it just as real when I am gone. The spiritual connection doesn't just work when our children are near and within in a close distance. I can be on another continent and connect just as effectively and feel just as much...

I know this because I have done it. Not from another continent, but from miles away.

He'll visit me, I'll visit him. And I'm sure I'll learn loads more about spiritual connection from afar...more on that to come!

Until then, I'll be soaking up the sun. xoxo

The Motherhood Mirror

2012-01-06T12:49:00.000-08:00

When I am in my worst, I take a look into the Motherhood mirror.

It's the perfect "tell all" for things falling apart in my life. It's not always easy, but it often gives you some of the answers you need to turn a bad mood around...and that is valuable.

The other day I wasn't doing so good, and decided to peek into the Motherhood mirror. Inside the mirror I found myself getting frustrated with my son. I saw myself losing my temper, being impatient, and just plain breaking down over the most simple of things (like spilled cereal, messed up hair when I had just combed it, and fingerprints on the windows).

The mirror was wise -as it always is- and told me that my anger had little to do with Lincoln. My impatience had much more to do with something else...something inside of me. The mirror told me to look closer. And so I looked deeper into my own eyes and found the root of the problem.

You see, the Motherhood Mirror knows that when something is going on inside of me...my shadow-self likes to take it out on my children. It likes to take it out on anything other than myself, and it usually manifests perfectly in a crying baby or a toddler with selective hearing. My shadow buries the real issue until something outside of me triggers it to come out...and then I can blame anything and anyone but me.

So looking deeper into the mirror (which is only looking deeper into myself)...I found the real issue. I found that I was upset with my son because I was really upset with myself.

Try out this Motherhood Mirror. It follows the concept that issues going on outside of us are just a reflection of what we are feeling on the inside. Our experience of Motherhood is the perfect place for us to truly see ourselves, because how we are reacting to our children might tell us more about ourselves than we think.

Look at YOU. Forget about everything and everyone else around you. You are a creator. You are the common denominator to happiness in life and in Motherhood. Your children are never the problem to your unhappiness, frustration or spiritual disconnect.

Look into the mirror and find the problem inside of you...let it reveal itself so you can get rid of it through POWER instead of anger towards others.

You are powerful, let the mirror show you.

This Christmas

2012-01-02T14:31:00.000-08:00

On the outside of things, Christmas was pretty much the same deal as it is every year. Lights, ornaments and presents under the tree. It came with the usual family parties, holiday food and holiday food tummy aches.

But outwardly, this Christmas, for me, was different.

I didn't even realize this until Christmas Eve. I didn't even realize it until I was watching the same Nativity scene reenactment that I've watched (and been a part of) since the first Christmas of my life. I didn't even realize it until I was watching a video of the Savior that I've seen many times before. I didn't even realize it until I looked into the eyes of Jesus Christ on that video and then I remembered...

I know those eyes.

For the first time in my life, I truly know those eyes. I know my Savior personally. This past year has totally transformed my relationship with Him from something I was supposed to believe in to someone I rely on, talk to and who has become my friend. For the first Christmas ever, I actually felt the Power of Jesus Christ...not because I watched an inspirational video, not because I go to church every Sunday, and not because celebrating the birth of Christ is tradition. I felt His power because I Know His power. I have experienced Him, His atonement and Love.

More importantly though, this year is different because instead of just feeling His power, I have learned to use it. I have learned to tap into my own Divinity because the Savior showed it to me. I have learned to experience miracles. I have learned to see myself as He does and therefore live my life in alignment with who I really am.

I know me because I know Him.

If there is one thing I could say in this post about Christmas, it is that every single person on this earth can experience Jesus Christ. No one is void from feeling Him. No one could ever do enough "bad" or not enough "good" to keep away His love. Our relationship with Him has nothing to do with beautiful, glass nativity sets (although I do love them :) or inspirational songs on the radio during December---It is our privilege to use this experience of life to KNOW Him for ourselves, believe His words for ourselves, feel His love for ourselves and then use all of that to see ourselves the way He sees us.

There is no better way to share our Savior's power than to live in our own.

And when we live in our power, we know ourselves and our children...deeper than we ever imagined possible.

Happy Holidays, friends.

**Get ready for some BIG stuff coming to Connecting with Your Kids this New Year! (hints? true motherhood movement is all I'm saying for now ;)

Extra Christmas Cash

2011-12-13T17:45:00.000-08:00

Check out this post from my other blog to find out how YOU can earn some extra money before the holidays.

PLUS: a 24 hour discounted price to the Bahama Mamas revealed.

xoxo

It's Up to YOU

2011-12-09T16:49:00.000-08:00

For a long time in my life, I wanted my success to come through or by someone else. For instance, I considered it my husband's job to make money for our family. If the financial situation wasn't up to par, in my opinion, I could then blame it on hubby.

This was how my mind worked for a long time. After over a year of personal and spiritual development however, my mindset changed. I finally started seeing that I create my life. I started seeing that IT IS UP TO ME to be the kind of woman I want to be, the kind of Mother, wife, friend and that my situations in life (like the financial one) are also up to me. The truth is that we won't get anywhere in life if we are always playing the victim or sitting around hoping someone else will hand us our success on a silver platter.

It is UP TO YOU. And this is true in Motherhood, and in life.

It is up to you to stand in your power. It is up to you to create your life, your business, your marriage or your experience of motherhood the way you want it to be.

So. Why is it so easy to sit around?
We often tell our children or our spouse or our friends that they can do anything. We tell them to reach for the stars, fulfill their dreams. We tell them that they should take time for themselves to relax, grow and really live. Sure, we tell other people this...but do we believe it? Do we believe it enough to do it for ourselves?

Do we believe that IT IS UP TO US to awaken the TRUE mother/wife/woman in us?

Here is your chance to prove it to yourself. I OFTEN say on this blog that the most important part of connecting with our children is within you. It is the reason for my entire platform: Awaken the TRUE Mother in You. If we truly believe that it is WITHIN us to awaken this Power Goddess, why don't we take the time to do it?

Here is your time. Your time to shine. Your time to get away from the Motherhood role. Your time to focus on yourself and only yourself (which is TOTALLY okay!) Your time to dream big AND fulfill those dreams. Your time to awaken.

Bahama Mamas: Embrace Your Brilliance, January 18-22 (all-inclusive Women's retreat)
I am speaking at this event in the Bahamas. Specifically, I'll be talking about connecting to your Spirit and then using that power to create your life the way you want it AND connect with your children on that deeper level (phew :). In addition though, there are several other powerful women who will be speaking and training and inspiring for the rest of the 3 days in the beautiful Bahamas. We'll relax. We'll play. We'll awaken.

Invest in yourself. Invest in WHO YOU TRULY WANT TO BE...and be it! It is up to you!

(Also, this event isn't just for women who are mothers. This is an awakening retreat for all WOMEN!!)

And PS: Until December 17th, there is an Early Bird Special for the ENTIRE trip--$2400, which includes EVERYTHING...airfare, hotel, food, accommodations, trainers and FUN. That's right. Jump on this fast!

For more information, check here or email me: abby.purcell@hotmail.com.

What does Exercise have to do with Motherhood?!

2011-11-29T17:48:00.000-08:00

Today I was at the gym. I was tired, didn't really want to be there. My body was playing its tricks on me--the kind of tricks that seep into my mind only when I allow them to. These tricks are nasty. They tell me lies, such as: This is hard...20 more minutes of this, really?!...Legs hurt...Need a drink, must stop...You aren't strong enough...etc.

I was doing the leg-hamstring-workout-machine-thingy and these tricky lies were running through my mind. They were being pretty persistent, and they almost got me too--until something more powerful occurred to me, a thought that was being pushed to the back of my brain by all the darkness, lies and false beliefs about myself.

What would you tell Lincoln? (my son)

Would you tell him he should probably give up, that he had gone as far as he was able? Would you scoff at what he was trying to physically accomplish and put him down?
Or would you cheer, hoot and holler at how amazing he is? Yes! You would encourage him to keep going, with every fiber of his being KEEP GOING! You can do this, son! You are limitless. You are Divine and the Light within you is ALWAYS stronger than than the darkness you face. So don't give up, keep pushing, reach your goal and know that you can always win.

These thoughts made me push. These thoughts made me keep going for 20 more minutes. These thoughts LITERALLY made me stronger, and I added more weight, more reps, more speed. I knew that Lincoln could do it, he could do anything and I truly believe that, so why can't I?

Exercise is a great place for us to physically experience the spiritual power within us. Because of who we are spiritually, we can do MUCH more on the physical plane than we ever thought we could. When we see ourselves spiritually, we can then manifest that power in our physical lives. We can stand in power and God-potential always, no matter what we are facing. (Even if it is burning hamstrings and biceps)

Where does Motherhood come in? Well, when we exercise and break through that physical plane that is holding us back and trying to tell us we aren't enough...our Spirits awaken. When our Spirits awaken, the TRUE Mother within does too.

We can live in that Spiritual Power as Mothers and only then can we truly encourage our children to do whatever they want to and be whatever they aspire to be.

The physical plane MUST be conquered before we can be masters of our Spiritual plane.

So. Get yourself active. Go to the gym. Run outside. Break through the lies of everything your body thinks is holding it back...and awaken to the TRUE Mother in YOU!

(And just because I'm feeling enthusiastic...here's a little "break the physical plane" picture for ya...haha oh boy... :)

Thankful

2011-11-22T18:20:00.000-08:00

I'm thankful.

Thankful that connecting with my son has nothing to do with my age, his age, how many kids I have had or how long I have known him (when talking in these earth years). I am thankful that the spirit world knows no time or space---and that because of the fact that I know WHO I AM, I can connect with this little dude everyday on a deeper level than most people can fathom.

I am thankful that when he smiles I can see his Spirit smiling. And that when he talks, I know him as more than just the adorable face sitting physically in front of me.

Thankful.

For cheesy smiles and baby "gap teeth".

Thankful. Every single day of the year.

Q&A Series: Part 2 - Our Children's Gifts

2011-11-18T12:10:00.000-08:00

A powerful Mother and reader, Marie, commented on in the Q&A post, and asked this:

I would love help with, 1. being able to see my kids' spiritual gifts, 2. helping THEM see their gifts and 3. knowing how to help them cultivate them. This is something I've been working on but could use the BANDING TOGETHER you are talking about to help me accelerate and assist in this calling of mother!
Wow. This is a great question, because, as I have mentioned several times before, Motherhood is all about accessing Divinity. But, it's not just about finding our True Mother Divine selves, but helping our children see who they truly are and then assisting them to LIVE that way always, every day. In other words, the role of Mother has little to do with us--but rather it is much, much more about our children.

The "raising" of our children is just the beginning. Like Marie said, our children definitely have spiritual gifts. It is our duty and privilege to make sure we unveil those gifts and keep them strong, powerful and most importantly, usable.

I want to answer this question with an example of my own experience in accessing one of my son's spiritual gifts.

My son is nearly 1 1/2 right now. He is rambunctious, curious, strong-willed and friendly. He doesn't care what people think of him and he'll do whatever it takes to get whatever it is that he wants. (These are easy qualities to have as a one-year-old, right? :) With the wild and adorable baby that he is in the physical world, I also know him spiritually. I know that he is just as full of light, adventure and fun as his physical self is. I know that he can't stand the same four walls for a long period of time, and his spirit doesn't love being cooped up either.

What I didn't know, until recently, was that his spirit needed more. It needed more adventure, delight and even more.....nature. One of his spiritual gifts is connecting to nature, to Mother Earth, to the outdoors and everything green and flourishing. Pretty crazy, right? Who would have thought? Who would have guessed...and more importantly, how the heck did I figure out that my baby boy is connected to his Mother Earth?

I listened.

It sounds stupid, I know :) . It sounds too easy. But it has nothing to do with listening to my physical ears, but rather listening to the connection between his heart and mine. Let me explain further: There is a line, a deep, golden line that spiritually and even energetically connects Lincoln to me. It is strong and firm because I made it that way. I have allowed it to become a part of me, and in turn, Lincoln is a part of me forever, no matter what. The spiritual connection is unbreakable. With that golden line, we communicate. Our hearts converse. We become of one mind and I learn things about him that unlock more power in him and in myself.

To establish this LITERAL golden connection, it starts with the spirit to spirit connection that I've taught you on this blog. Until we recognize our children spiritually, we can in no way band ourselves to that entity. The spiritual connection has to be natural and easy. When we get to that place, where we know our children's spirits, where we talk with them often---THEN we can band ourselves with that golden line. We can create the unbreakable bond...and it is there where miracles happen.

Miracles like knowing spiritual gifts. So, this spiritual gift about Lincoln being connected to nature...What does it mean? It means that he needs to be outside. It means that he can gain power from just being outside, feeling the sand in his toes and the breeze through his hair. It means that he can receive revelation through that medium. It means that he is connected to Light, because the earth was created by Light, by God.

So. I was doing dishes. There was a wall separating my son and I. I heard him say that he wanted to go outside, that he needed to go outside. His spirit was saying this, although it sounded as if his physical mouth was speaking to me, it was that clear and loud. The golden line that connects us dialed on and spoke to me, in a sense. It told me of this connection he has to nature. It revealed this gift to me. That is why he has to go outside.

That is why I have to listen.

That is why I have to "spirit to spirit" connect with him daily. To keep that golden line strong and accessible. And YOU must spiritual connect every day, too.

This life is all about recognizing our Divinity even while living in a physical, imperfect world. The good news about connecting with our spirit selves and then to our children's spirits, is that they are limitless. Our children know their spiritual gifts. They remember them. They are trying to find them again. Divinity is not something to get, but rather something we need to FIND again. Connecting our children to that spiritual being that they truly are will unlock those spiritual gifts.

And, if it is helpful--I often sing theses lyrics of the song "Distant Melody" to my son and it reminds me that LOVE, which is who we truly are Divinely, and remembering that part of ourselves and our children, will "break the shell" and unlock every spiritual gift we have.

Music boxes have with them
Melodies they carry with them
Once they're opened music fills the air
Every person you have known
Has a song of their own
Once they open up you'll hear what's there

It's not easy you must listen
With your heart for what lies hidden

There was a melody
Locked deep inside of me
But now it's free
It found a place embraced by harmony
Sweet harmony

Love, more than anything
Teaches our hearts to sing
Only love could break the shell
Now I know very well
The love within myself

Now, having only a young baby as of now...In order to help our children know their spiritual gifts and to show them how to cultivate them, I only know this--- DON'T EVER HOLD YOUR CHILDREN BACK. Let them live, let them go outside...and most importantly, LISTEN to what their spirit wants and then let them go do it. Show them the UNCONDITIONAL love that will "break the shell" no matter what, good or bad, let them experience life.

You are connected. You are establishing that golden line. Don't doubt yourself and what you feel and hear from it. Have faith in your connection and your children will never go wrong.

[Also, on a side note: If you are having a difficult time either connecting with your children or just accessing those spiritual gifts...I would be happy to work with you one-on-one. Sometimes specific situations require more work and deeper understanding of what is going on beneath the surface. This is my specialty, working with individuals. So, feel free to email me at abby.purcell@hotmail.com, and we can get you connected again. Guaranteed.]

****Now, let's hear from our readers! Let's BAND TOGETHER-- comment below with your tips on how you recognize your children's spiritual gifts! Share the love!*****

Q&A Series: Part 1 - The Two Step Process to Stand in TRUE Mother Power

2011-11-11T12:51:00.000-08:00

One of the emails I received from a fellow mother reader asked the question about how we can stand in our TRUE mother power ALL of the time.

This topic means a lot to me, and the answer is simple...yet often hard to take. The truth is that it is impossible to always be in control. It is part of this life to learn by experience, though--and knowing this changes a lot about how we approach motherhood daily.

This Two Step Process is how I have learned to stay in power as often as possible, even when times get tough, when the house is a disaster, when I just want time alone (We all have these moments, right?).

HOW TO STAND IN YOUR TRUE MOTHER POWER even during the difficult times:

Step One: Look at what you TRULY believe when it comes to motherhood. For me, I firmly believe that the spiritual connection between parent and child is essential. I believe that every mother (and father) is capable of this connection. I believe that it is part of our duty as Mothers to remember this gift and to incorporate it into our lives because, I believe it is who we really are. [Take some good time on this step. Really examine your beliefs and what they mean to you, because knowing this will determine the success of this two-step exercise]

Step Two: Now that you have re-established those core beliefs of motherhood, the beliefs that keep you strong in who you truly are-- step back and examine the situation at hand. What exactly is going on? Perhaps you have lost your temper with a child. Maybe you have yelled, said something you didn't mean. Whatever is going on, REMEMBER those beliefs and then say one of these phrases: "If I can't do it when it is hard, then I don't really believe it," or "Do I only believe it when things in motherhood are easy?" or even simply, "Do I believe in my TRUE mother potential?"

The reality is that when we are living as the True Mother within, our beliefs about our relationships and connections with our children are definite. We know what we have experienced spiritually with our children. We know how powerful we are. We know what we are capable of and what our children are capable of. Above all, we know that we cannot deny our beliefs. We know that they are true and that they have changed our experience of motherhood.

In addition, we know that they are true EVEN WHEN THINGS GET HARD. A difficult, emotional or depressing situation in motherhood is not enough to change this belief. Despite how tough being a Momma can be, the connection we have with our children is true. No doubt about it.

I always say that Motherhood is the perfect place for us to choose our better selves. Being a mother brings both the best and the worst parts of us to the surface...and it is only in these tough moments that we can CHOOSE what we truly believe. Do we believe in our True Mother power, or do we believe that the darkness will eventually win if things get too difficult?

The beauty of this Two Step experience is that when we choose that our beliefs are true (which, in the end, we always will :) we become EVEN MORE powerful as mothers. We purge ourselves of whatever darkness that was creating that tough experience in the first place, and stand in Light as mothers, women and examples to our kids.

Try this Two Step Process out and see what comes up for you. It will always be powerful to redefine our beliefs about motherhood, and in when it all comes down to it--we will always know they are true. Sometimes it just takes a crazy mommy moment to help us remember.

Be grateful for these moments and that you are awake to the True Mother Within. xoxo, friends.

****Comment below with your experiences with the Two Step Process.****

To Life

2011-11-07T19:15:00.000-08:00

It has been well over three weeks since I have written on either of my blogs. And, I know it is kind of lame to write one post for two blogs. I have never done it before and probably won’t ever again, but the stuff I am going to write applies to both my business and my life in motherhood.

So. With that little disclaimer, here it goes. Let me say that now, I have no guilt in not writing on my blogs. I hold no anger with myself or my busy schedule. I am totally content with the course of the last few weeks.

And here is why.

I have a close friend who is dying. She has months left in this life and then she will be doing her work on the other side. Despite everything she is facing, she is excited because she knows it is her time. She knows that her time has been well spent. She knows that she is complete.

To me, I have often found the question “What would you do if you knew you had a week to live?” slightly cliché. Until about a week ago. It wasn’t until I found out that this amazing woman was dying that I looked at my life. I looked at myself. I looked at what I was filling my time doing. I looked at my relationships. I looked at my connection to God. I looked at my business, my clients. I looked at my family, friends and everything important to me. And, above all… I found myself looking at motherhood.

What about motherhood makes it so amazing? What is it about the smell of a baby, the calming feeling of rocking him to sleep and stroking his beautiful blonde hair? What makes playing “tiger chasing Lincoln” so exhilarating? How is it so precious when a tiny, sweet voice says "Mama"? What is it about story time at night that makes my heart melt and my stresses dissolve? What is it about motherhood, that even amidst the frustration, tiredness, and the bad and good of it all, is so completely rewarding?

I have the answer. Really, I do. And it has nothing to do with the blogging about motherhood. It has nothing to do with how many pictures I get of his adorable cheeks. It has nothing to do with the slobbery kisses he gives when I tempt him with M&Ms (however wonderful each of these things are).

No, instead it has everything to do with unconditional love. It has EVERYTHING to do with what I am feeling while I’m taking pictures, blogging and handing out candy for kisses and hugs. It has everything to do with what it truly means for me to be a mother to Lincoln. It has everything to do with time. It has everything to do with my connection to him.

Do you want to know what I would do if I had a week to live? I wouldn’t worry about blogging. I wouldn’t let myself be frustrated about my busy schedule and my flaky-person syndrome when it comes to keeping up on writing. I wouldn’t live like I was dying in just that one week.

I would keep living the way I do now, everyday. On purpose. With unconditional love.

So, today when Lincoln was not going down for his nap and all I wanted to do was keep the television on, catch up on blogging and become totally angry about my messy house and crazy life….Instead, I turned off the TV. I swaddled my nearly 17-month-old toddler in a fleece blanket and rocked him until his long, dark eyelashes drifted to sleep. I let myself love him unconditionally for whatever he wanted to be in that moment, whether it was awake or asleep, crying or content. I stroked his hair. I sang him Primary and Christmas songs. I watched as my now peaceful house invited angels inside it. I lived. I truly lived, and not like I was dying…but because I am alive, because I am connected as a Mother and I will not waste another moment of that ever again.

And above all, I did not feel guilty for not cleaning. I did not feel bad that I had just barely gotten a shower even though it was past noon. I did not get frustrated that my plans had changed and that motherhood today meant completely giving myself and all of my attention to my son. Everything was perfect. And I truly mean that.

Everything has been perfect. In the past few weeks since being MIA in the blogging world, my life has been TRULY lived and that, my friends, is perfection.

Here’s to life, living it and (of course) documenting it via blog. Keep living, loving and writing, friends, and I’ll do the same. :) Xoxo

**** Oh, and also: I am fully intending on answering your questions from the Q&A series, in a big way! :) Keep watching for this and other updates to come soon!

Dear Mom's out there,

2011-10-07T22:57:00.000-07:00

Listen up. Really.

I have said this a thousand times. And I will say it a thousand more until every single one of you understands, no REMEMBERS, who you truly are.

Here's what happened. In a short story, and amongst a series of circumstances, I came across a mother who was wondering about why her infant was not sleeping throughout the night. As you can imagine, a lot of people came in with their two cents on what could be going on. Tummy ache, teething, etc. Some people even chimed in about what should be going on, what the Mom should be doing or giving to her child to solve the problem. All of these suggestions were things that the "experts" would tell you to do. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for letting your child "cry it out" or giving them medicine if necessary...each of these things are a part of life. Yeah, I was still thinking that MOST OF THE TIME, there is something MUCH deeper going on than what the experts might suggest...something energetic or even spiritual....

But! It wasn't until I read this comment, that I decided that I couldn't sit back anymore.

"Benadryl."
Give your sleepless, crying, irritated baby Benadryl.

Wow.

Okay, Mom's. If there is one thing you should know about Motherhood, it is that you can understand what is going on. You are much, much, much more connected with your children than anyone else in this world. You have the power to read them. You have the ability to connect with them spiritually. The sad truth is that most of the mothers in the world don't understand this connection, so unconsciously, they shut it off. To learn to turn it back on, however, is what this life is about and it is the experience of motherhood to re-learn, establish and practice that connection every day. It's okay to struggle with this connection because at least you are trying. At least you are open to it, and soon it will become second nature...(because it is first nature).

What made me the most sad and totally passionate about this conversation I was part of--was realizing that we are not only shutting off our spiritual connection, but our physical one as well. We are literally turning off every. single. way in which we could truly understand our kids. By giving them Benadryl, or telling them they can't do something, or denying our own spiritual gifts--is only pushing them further away from us. In addition, we are giving our power away to experts.

We are giving our power away, and we are taking power away from our children. Because we aren't experiencing the true potential that we have as Mothers, we are denying them the ability to converse with us spiritually, energetically...and NOW, even physically.

How can we ever get to that wonderful and beautiful spiritual connection if we aren't even willing to listen to our children on that physical plane?...If instead, we ignore what the crying might really mean, shutting it off with medicine or giving more credibility to google than our own intuition.

Please, my fellow Divine Mothers...Listen to your children, in every way, on every plane. How must you do this? First and foremost, listen to yourself! Listen to your intuition, to your heart, to your spirit. That Goddess Mother inside of you will know what to do, all by yourself...and THEN you can give your child medicine or let them "cry it out" or whatever it is.

Trust me. I've experienced both sides. So have you. Listen and act on it. Forget about the experts, or what your friends might say, or even what your shadow self might want to do because you are tired and frustrated...Forget about all that, at least until you have truly listened to yourself AND your child.

You know, they know. Use that DIVINE knowledge.

xoxo,
Abby

PS Next week will be some answers for your questions from the Q&A Series. Check back then for some deep, amazing stuff.

Also, check out my latest youtube video that I recorded a day before I had the conversation discussed in this post. I believe it, ladies. See that, here.

Question & Answer Series: Intro

2011-10-04T22:21:00.000-07:00

Connection to our children is hard. I'll be the first to admit it. BUT, it is only hard because it takes awakening a place in us that just hasn't been accessed enough.

The good news is that we are all in this together. As mothers we aren't alone. As women standing in True power, we are NOT alone. We each have something to give. And we each have questions about connection to ourselves and our children.

Thus, the Question and Answer series of "Connecting with Your Kids" begins. What are your questions, concerns, thoughts and roadblocks in connecting to that core of your children? What do you want to know about living your true potential as a mother?

The questions will vary from "How do I not yell at my screaming four-year-old?" to "How the heck do I find my core, let alone my child's?! ", and that's okay. Let's face it, motherhood isn't general. It's unique so the issues we are facing will be unique, detailed, deep and even messy.

So, let's tackle them together.

Comment on this post with your questions and once a week we (myself and guest writers) will respond with answers, tools and techniques that we have used to Live the True Mother within us daily.

Ready to get real about motherhood? The Q&A series begins!...

"Awaken the Goddess" EVENT!!!

2011-09-08T22:41:00.000-07:00

The title of this post is what I stand for. Period.

This is why I am totally blessed and privileged to teach at this event!

Ladies, this weekend event is all about unlocking the power of YOU, as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend...everything that makes you a Divine, feminine powerful woman!

Celebrating our divinity as women is often what we forget to do in our busy lives...and it is that time. Time to shine in our Light, understand our spiritual gifts and potential and live a life of joy, purpose and passion.

Get your tickets today (and bring two friends along with you)!

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousands times on this blog: The power that you need to connect with your children on that spiritual and energetic level is within you...this event is going to help you unlock the means to do so.

Get ready! Register here.

Awaken the Goddess

October 14-15, 2011

Hosted by: Revolution Motherhood (RevMom) Academy

See you there!

A Natural Connection

2011-08-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

There is something about connecting with a child that makes you feel safe. Not alone. Comfortable.

Yesterday, I was holding my nephew. He was sleeping, dreaming. And, while I closed my eyes and felt the energy of his spirit...I experienced something great....

A child's spirit is open. They are totally and fully open to a person who is full of light and wants to converse with them spiritually.

They will share their light with you.
They will share their emotions with you.
They will share what they need.
They will share what you need.
They will speak to you.

And all it takes is a quiet room, a willingness to listen and a conscious effort in emitting positive energy into that space.

I am not this child's Mom. I am not the one he would usually want to go to when he is awake and temporally aware. Spiritually though, I am a person whom he trusts.

We can each have a spiritual connection with the children in our lives. We can give them what they need spiritually...

and in turn, they will give us what we need, too.

This spiritual connection and relationship is not a one way street. Blessings occur for everyone involved. And, it never gets old.

So, if you are having trouble in connection with yourself, your children and your Creator--- hold a baby. Hold a child that is as close to the spiritual realm as physically possible...

and experience a miracle in your life.

The Divine, Simple & First Step to Connection

2011-08-11T23:41:00.000-07:00

Familiar. Simple. Remembered. Close. Natural. Comfortable.

These are a few words that many of my friends and clients have used when describing their spiritual connection with themselves and their children.

I love it when people say this. I love it because I know the feeling. I know the "natural" and "familiar" feeling of that deeper connection with my son. I know what it's like to "remember" something about my spiritual potential, remembering it like it was something I always knew and had just forgotten.

I love it because it is so true. The spirit realm is right around us, and we are a part of it. Literally.

Often times when I am helping Mothers gain that deeper connection with their children, I find myself laughing at the things I say. They'll ask, "So what is the first step to that spiritual connection?" Sometimes I think they are waiting for some extravagant answer, and yet the first step sounds so simple: "Just try it. Do it. Drop to your heart and let yourself be conscious of the spiritual realm you live in. It will all come."

And then, I giggle. Because it sounds simple, even silly, when put into earthly terms. But that is the beauty of it all. It is simple because we were born to do it. We were made to be spiritually conscious. It's just who we are. Period.

So Moms (and Dads) out there...here is my challenge: try it! Try spiritually connecting with your children by simply being aware of your spirit and calling to theirs. Don't expect a sign from heaven or a megaphone announcing the things you need to know about your kids...just be aware. And listen. And enjoy.

I'm willing to bet that you will begin to feel these same emotions of familiarity, comfort and closeness with your children's spirit...and yours.

(and PS...as you begin to enhance this spiritual connection with your family, I'm also willing to bet that you will want to "remember" more. I've created a video series that teaches the tools to ensure you get the most out of this deeper conversation. Contact me for more information :)

The powers of heaven are for each of us to attain and use TODAY!

Go ahead and remember.

My New Stand, My New Life

2011-08-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

Oh my heck!

Believe it or not, I have missed the blogger world! I have been seriously busy having fun and creating some amazing content for my new video series entitled, "Connect with Your Kids." This new mission has totally transformed the state of my purpose on this earth and I have realized that along with spiritual and energetic healing---my calling in life specifically correlates in waking up Mothers to the power of themselves.

More specifically? I am helping women get rid of the blocks that are literally holding them back from spiritually and energetically conversing with each one of their children.

Why is this so important? The question sounds silly and yet so many women are asking it both outwardly and unconsciously. You see, they are asking it---because they are not implementing it. They are questioning the reality of who they are Divinely by simply living unaware.

We all know that a spiritual connection with our children would be key. We all know that it would change our homes, neighborhoods and it would change the world. Motherhood, in all of its forms (whether you are a Mom, Aunt, Friend, etc to a child), is the most sacred role that God put US in charge of.

What would be more important than being spiritually aware of our power so that we can help our children unlock theirs?
In my mind, there is no greater mission.

So...I have made it mine. The Healer's Script is going to start the healing from the place that is being most attacked by darkness--our homes.

If you would like to know more about my new video series, or would be interested in one free session on beginning to release the blocks stopping you from a deeper connection with your children...contact me.

Until then, keep checking here for the tools that I have used to establish my spiritual connection to my son.

Trust me, every moment will be that much more amazing.
xoxo

So, What Can I Do for You?

2011-07-12T22:43:00.000-07:00

Many people are wondering...

Why this blog, why an Energy Healer/Mentor/Coach? What the heck does all of this even mean?

I'll tell you. I need to tell you and I must. I must because I have been given gifts that I cannot deny. And God does not want me to hide these gifts under a bushel.

Here is the answer, and a little bit more. The title of this post is, more often than not, one of the first questions I ask people when coaching them-- What can I do for you? This is because the process is all about YOU.

I am here to help you---> People who want to heal, Women who have forgotten their Divinity, Mother's who want to connect deeper with their children, Creator's who are asleep and ready to awaken to power.
With that being said, even though it is all about you--I have some gifts. Usually, I am inspired. By what?, you might ask. Well, it is many things. I am inspired to ask the right questions that will lead to the right results. I am inspired as to whether the problem goes deeper, or not. I am inspired in what your energy is suggesting. I am inspired by the Spirit. I am inspired by intuition to help YOU in finding your issues, your Power, your purpose, your Divinity.

Basically, my job --and the purpose of this blog-- is to assist you in returning to consciousness. That is the general explanation, but we can go deeper and more specific...and we will.

So, in celebration of my newest liberation (of sorts)-- my facebook page-- Within the next 30 days, I am giving away one free introductory coaching session to anyone who "likes" my page & is interested (right now, I charge $50 per session). So, if you are curious about what I am doing and/or would like to experience a taste of what I can do to help you awaken your Spiritual potential, like my page and shoot me an email.

abby.purcell@hotmail.com

I SO look forward to connecting.
xoxo

Ignite the Inner Goddess

2011-07-08T16:27:00.000-07:00

Many of the people I work with are women, and there is one dark trend that most are struggling with. I was meant to help women combat this issue...because I once struggled with it as well.

You are a Goddess. Did you know this?

You are a limitless creator, with nothing in your way except doubt in yourself and your Divine abilities. You aren't without heavenly gifts and powers--but instead, you are the greatest enemy of darkness because you are capable of so much Light.

There is something about our power as Women, that the darkness wants us to forgot or be afraid of. There is something wonderful, hiding underneath our secrets, our marriage, our children, our busy schedules....something that, when realized, will change our lives.

Let me tell you what I now know because of what I used to deny. I was once in a place of disgust in myself. I lived in a pit of guilt, lack of passion and love. I truly believed that I was a bad person, and never would have even considered the fact of my Divinity.

...And deep down, I wanted to heal. But instead of healing from the inside, I wanted something or someone to save me. I wanted a knight in shining armor, a manifest from heaven, or a secret map guiding me to happiness again. The truth was that I would never receive any of those things, until I realized that the power to heal was within me first.

I needed to remember that I am Goddess--and nothing was beyond my potential.
I needed to wake up to the reality of myself, instead of continue to rely on lies of who I was not.

The other day a very dear friend of mine said, "How can we change the world? First, wake up the Goddesses."

Why? Because the Goddesses are hiding. The Goddesses don't realize who they are, they don't understand what they are capable of and why they are alive. The Goddesses are masked by millions of women who are buying into the worldly lies.

Why? Because the Goddesses have Divine power, that when realized--will make them unstoppable. But they are asleep.

Step into your Divinity. Step into the reality that you are a Goddess RIGHT NOW! Step into the truth of your existence and embrace the royal spirit within.

Ignite the inner Goddess and DO NOT BE AFRAID to defend it and stand in power because you know it.
You can do anything because of who you are. It's that simple.

Now, fellow Goddesses, join me.

Attack Back

2011-06-27T15:41:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt attacked?

I'm talking about the kind of attack that can come out of nowhere. It comes from an unseen source and often makes you feel scared, sad, uneasy, angry, guilty, doubtful....

The terrible thing about negative forces attacking a person--is that if we are not awake, aware and conscious of the emotions we are going through, we often mistake them and in a bad way. We try to say that we are feeling mad just because we are grumpy or because someone cut us off on the freeway. We mistake the feeling of guilt for the recent remembrance of a past misdeed.

What we don't realize is that there are other forces out there that we cannot see. To give you a visual-- I often hear my husband speak of it as a war. We are at war. With who? Some might say ourselves, and in a way that might be true. But people who say that are not fully awake to the reality of this war. They don't recognize the enemy--and that is the most damaging problem of all.

The enemy. This is what I'm talking about when I ask if you have been attacked. They are attacking us, they are whispering lies, putting false ideas into our heads. They are telling us to hate ourselves and others. They want us to feel guilty. They prod us to snap at our children, spouses and family members. They convince that we are lazy, shy, ugly, stupid or not good enough. They provoke us to darkness.

And they hope that we will mistake their dark promptings for a jerk cutting us off in the road, technology not working or a bad hair day.

The reality is that these dark forces do not want to be found--and the longer we keep listening to them, feeding off of their negative energy and letting darkness into our lives...the harder it will be to escape them.

Now, let me tell you something that some people will not understand or agree with. Every time you have a negative thought or surround yourself with negative energy--you are letting the darkness win. They are getting to you. They are winning the attack.

I am writing this post because when it comes to the healing process-- the darkness will try to stop you. Spiritual healing leads to immense positive energy and Light. During this process, negative forces will do everything they can to keep you from that Light. They will hit you with guilt, doubt, fear and uncertainty in yourself. They will attack you with whatever pushes your buttons and leads to a short fuse.

Do. Not. Let. Them. In.

My healing process could have been a whole lot smoother and faster if I had known this one principle throughout: You have the power to get rid of the negative thoughts. Every single one.

You have the power to win.

So what do you do? Talk back. When you hear a negative thought, tell it to go away, to shut up. Tell it that you don't believe its lies and that you are better than that. Tell it that you are too powerful to lose your temper, to become scared or give up. Tell it that you know it is there and that you are about to get rid of it.

The concept of getting rid of dark and negative forces almost seems too easy. Simply telling an evil though to leave your mind takes but a few seconds---but as you start doing this, you will be amazed at the power you begin to unlock. Your life will be void of that much more darkness, and there will immediately be more room for Light, goodness and love.

Get control of your mind. Attack the negative forces back. Help win the war.

If you would like to know more about healing and/or getting rid of negative energy in your life---visit the "Contact Abigail" section of this blog.

In Honor of Father's Day

2011-06-18T14:38:00.000-07:00

This is my husband, Anthony. He is a great father, husband, son, brother and friend.

For me though, he is much more than the father of my son and a wonderful husband. He is my healer.

This blog is all about healing. Healing from pain and the wounds that are holding us back in life. Healing from sorrow, sin and other blocks.

And, none of it would be valid--unless the writer of the blog had gone through some of her own healing before.

All of that healing, was thanks to Anthony.

Of all of the things that made me fall in love with my husband, the greatest gift he gave me was something I wouldn't have even recognized until recently---And that is that he empowered me instead of enabled me. He didn't let me get stuck in my victim stories. He listened, comforted...and then helped me understand where my power was hiding and how to access it. Sometimes I like to think that he saved my life--and then I realize that it was even greater. He saved my spirit from dying.

In the process of healing, there are steps. Each one must be consciously made and deliberately put into practice. One cannot change because someone close to them hopes that they will. Instead, it is up to the individual. But, while being married to Tony--I also know that healing comes faster and more meaningful when you have someone by your side to help you along the way. Someone that will never give up on you and remind of you the Divinity within.

That someone, for me, was and always will be--Anthony.

I always promised myself that I would give it back. I would do whatever I could to help anyone heal just like I did. That is where this blog came in.

Happy Father's Day--to the healer of my broken soul, the Daddy of my perfect son.

Want to know more about my healing story or would like a conversation on how to access your Light? Email me, abby.purcell@hotmail.com.

Soundtrack of Heart

2011-06-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

In my opinion, thinking logically all of the time--is overrated.

Unfortunately, I have been doing too much of it lately. With so many things to think about, analyze and mull over--I often find myself using too much of my head and not my heart.

This is not like me.

Usually, I'm pretty in-tune with what my heart has to say. I've always been this way, but it seems like when life is giving me a whole lot to do--I let my brain takeover. I let it scrutinize and study. I let it research and probe. I let it compare and observe. In the end, I am left with basically nothing but facts and figures that lead me to believe that either I am not good enough or that this is just too hard.

This past week, I have worn my brain out. I have tried to use logic to figure out something that only spiritual inspiration could solve. After a few days of this, I was exhausted.

I have only to thank a dear friend for calling me out on it. She reminded me to drop. Drop from my head and begin listening to my heart again. I needed to forget logic for the time being and take my questions and ideas to the Source. God only answers through the heart, and mine needed to be turned on again.

"Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart" (D&C 8:2)

In order for us to experience true healing, success and happiness in our lives--we must constantly be listening to the soundtrack of our hearts. In combination with the mind, our hearts can create miracles if we let them. In one minute of pure connection to the heart and soul, we can find more inspiration and guidance than one day of trying to figure it out logically.

God is waiting to answer. It is our job to listen.

What has your heart told you today? Tune in...

Faith to Heal

2011-06-09T16:45:00.000-07:00

My oh my.

It never ends.

The quest to find complete solace in life is continuous. I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble or anything, but the truth is that life can be hard...and we need healing everyday.

I've been up to a lot lately. Opportunities to share my message have been coming at me left and right--and at first I was thinking "Hey, this is awesome", but quite honestly, I've been getting pretty scared. I'm fearful because I've never done anything like this before. I'm overwhelmed because there is so much to do. I'm on edge because people are counting on me.

At least, these are the thoughts running through my mind while I am in the pits.

The reality is that I can do anything. I have the power--and when I am fearful, overwhelmed and on-edge--there is only an opportunity to heal, learn and come out stronger than before.

And, this quote--explains how and even why I have the power:

"It is important that you understand that the influence of the powers of heaven in your life is governed or controlled by faith. In other words, the Lord's hands are tied until you exercise faith. Just as faith without works is dead, works without faith are dead since they are not sustained by the powers of heaven." (Grant Von Harrison)

The reality is that God's power is everywhere and in everyone. We have the Divine potential to heal, the limitless power to create, and the endurance to get through any situation. All we need is faith...and then the miracles happen.

This past weekend I have made some business decisions that will literally change the course of my summer--and beyond. After doing so, I got sick with the flu. Throughout this torment, I began to realize that my body was scared. I was scared. I have a lot coming in my future....

....Then, from facebook (of all places)--someone quoted this: There is no place for faith in the mind when doubt is living there.

How true this is! God cannot bless us with courage, strength, understanding, healing or anything unless we have the faith that He has the power to! Unless we can recognize that the last and most important step to healing from the everyday woes of life recquires perfect faith--we will remain at a spiritual standstill.

No matter how much you need healing, or whether God is waiting to bless you with it--nothing will happen without YOUR faith, YOUR trust, YOUR welcoming to the powers of Heaven.

Suddenly, the word faith means so much more to me. What does it mean to you?

The Two B's

2011-06-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

In the last couple of days, I have been reminded of a certain tool that helped me through my healing journey. Let me share it with you.

It comes from two concepts-- Breakthroughs and Breakdowns.

We all have them. Both of them. The unfortunate thing is that most people only focus on the breakdowns of their life. Hey, I know how it is to experience a downright basket case of a breakdown--and it is definitely difficult to see the positive of life when you feel like you are living in the pits. Part of healing though, is recognizing the breakthroughs that we have experienced and created for ourselves. Once we do, we become liberated from our fears, negative attitudes and false beliefs.

This week, my breakthrough was that I created this blog. I stepped out my fear of being rejected, judged or embarrassed--and have experienced more power than I ever imagined was possible in just throwing together a simple blog. By opening myself up and feeling slightly vulnerable, I have begun to perceive the value of the greatness in me--and how it can help others.

Behind all of this breakthrough, there was definitely several breakdowns. First of all, it was the forces of darkness that were telling me to give up, that no one would care or that my message didn't mean anything. In addition, every time I sat down to write on the blog--something came up, whether it was a crying baby waking up from a nap or even past issues creeping up to try and scare me from progressing. At times I wanted to just erase the whole idea of sharing my message. It was hard and frightening.

Despite all of this though--the beauty that MUST be recognized, is the fact that breakthrough occurred. Success was achieved, and my Divine potential was exercised. It could be really easy to look at all of the breakdowns and become negative. It could also be easy to put more negative energy into the breakdowns and forget entirely about the progress I made in my own life.

Sometimes, acknowledging the breakthrough is just as liberating as the actual breakthrough. It is amazing when you recognize what your potential is, and what you can do EVERYDAY. Yes, you can experience breakthrough everyday.

Aren't we amazing?

So, take a look at your life. What breakthroughs and breakdowns have you experienced today or this week? Recognize them. Recognize the divinity in the breakthroughs and the lesson to be learned in the breakdowns. Recognize that you are powerful, and that with each new breakthrough--you are healing.

And, just fyi: Don't be surprised if a breakthrough means simply getting yourself out of a major breakdown. That, in and of itself, is amazing spiritual growth.

Take a minute and write down a breakthrough, or share a breakdown or two with a friend. Be honest about your experiences--and soon you'll begin to realize the Divinity in you.

Okay, here is the sitch...

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My life has been...well, a typical life in this journey of earth school. I have had my problems, trials, and made my mistakes. I have seen the darkest side of darkness and experienced the most joy I could ever imagine as I have learned to let in the Light.

The biggest reason why this blog is being born, is because I made it out of the darkness. That is the celebration, the moment of enlightenment. I will never say that I am perfect, or that life has been nice to me, or that things have always just worked out. The truth is that I have hated life. I have hated my marriage. I have hated myself. I have lived in a place of utter unconsciousness, where my life was being experienced on auto-pilot--simply because I did not realize my potential. The beauty in all of this, is that I have made it out of the pits.

Today, having learned the true pathways of healing--I live my life on the peaks. I experience joy everyday. I stand for Light and God. I believe, and have made it my calling & mission to help others remember, once again, that they are Divine.

There is so much more to the word "Divine" than most people think. Having experienced the worst part of myself, and now living at the fullest capacity of Divinity that I can--I created this blog to show others what they too can experience when they replace the darkness and the lies, guilt, sadness, and torment with Light and truth, Power and love.

Healing from your darkness is the first step to living in Divine power and potential. I know this, because I have done it myself...

I am also a writer, but in the last year I have discovered that the inspiration behind my pencil and paper was much greater than I had ever imagined. That discovery came when I had healed, and made my permanent residency on the peak of the mountain.

So, this is the brainchild of a writer who has realized her gifts as a healer. Both of these gifts are my Divine blessings to share with you--to help you remember your Divinity as well.

Enjoy.