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Old Beliefs
Most of you at one time or another has wondered about the mysteries of living on this earth. Why things work the way they do, or the way they do not. Wondering why your emotions run rampant and yet at other times there is a deadening of the self that makes it even difficult to feel any emotion at all.
Your mind is multifaceted, concentrating on one or a few things at a time, yet pulling in thousands of bits of information at any given time. All of those bits of information, good and not so good impact you in either positive or negative ways. It is all dependant upon how well you are able to understand and work with your emotional guidance system.
The conscious mind is the part that is aware as you move through your daily routines. The subconscious mind is the part that holds every particle of information that comes into your knowledge base. The iceberg below gives a wonderful representation of how different the conscious vs subconscious mind is.
The part above the water symbolizes the conscious mind because it is seen and you are aware of it. However, the greater part, all that lies beneath the water, is symbology of the subconscious because you are not aware that it is there. Rest assured though, it is and the part you are not aware of, the subconscious mind, is the part that is running your life. This is where your old beliefs reside.
So, let’s go back to the emotions and tie this all in. The premise is that when you feel a certain emotion, then the majority of the time it is not the circumstance that is happening in the present moment that is triggering that certain emotion. You are being triggered by your subconscious knowledge base that is full of the old belief systems, which you have formed through the years based upon what you have experienced.
The way you can check this out is the 10 minute rule. Say you are angry about a certain situation, if your anger lasts more than 10 minutes and does not feel resolved in that amount of time, then it is something down in your subconscious that is holding you in the pattern of anger. Some old belief that does not want to let go.
Think about it this way. If you are happy about something, doesn’t it just feel natural and phases into another emotion or non emotion with ease within a few minutes? When you are happy, your mind is clear and feels good. Yet when you are angry for any length of time, your mind is not clear. In fact it is usually talking to itself incessantly about what should have been said or done or it is busy pointing the finger and running through the scenario that happened over and over again, trying in its limited way to make it so that it, the subconscious mind, can be in control and feel safe.
Homework:
How can you clear some of the old beliefs and move into a more positive flow in your life?
1. Take out a little note pad and write down every negative thought coming from your mind and words coming out of your mouth for one day. These are negative thoughts you may have toward yourself, others or situations that are happening to you. Don’t forget that these sometimes come out in the form of simple little complaints too. Write them down.
2. Once you get a good look at how many negatives are coming up for you in a single day you can take a deep breath, all the way down into your abdomen. Just breath and know that you are only doing what you know how to do up until this moment in time.
3. Then pick one area where you know you will have success and make the decision to change your language. Maybe it is the language you use towards someone else close to you or perhaps you start right in on the language you say to yourself. Be aware of what negative thoughts are there and then think before speaking, only let something positive flow out of your mouth in that particular area.
Don’t worry; this exercise is not about beating yourself up. It is to become aware of what is coming from your subconscious that is negative and does not serve you any longer. In the awareness comes the change and changing one little thing will ripple its effect out through your life in ways you would have never imagined.
Please don’t feel like you have to do this all by yourself. Go to http://www.healingthewoundedsoul.com/home.html and make an appointment to work with me personally. I will take you through your Soul Map Reading, laser in on which old beliefs are not serving you anymore and give you the tools to create that which you truly desire.
In Light and Love,
Rhonda
Winter Solstice 2009
I can’t believe another year has swung full circle already. I think there were many things on my list of to-do’s that did not even get touched. Oh well, it will be just fine and they may even get completed in 2010.
This year we had Winter Solstice again here at Earth Spirit Healing Center and what an amazing night it was! We had 32 people show up for the festivities compared to last year 7 people showing up. I know the energies settling in these past few months have brought with it a lot of change for people and I believe that folk of like minds are ready to gather, learn new things and have fun celebrating different traditions. It is very exciting to see the changes that are occuring and to be a part of the creation of that.
We began the evening with a pot luck, you can only imagine the fabulous mouth watering goodies that showed up! I am still waddling around. he, he….
Next, while we digested some of that food, Deb and Nic led us in a Peruvian Despacho Ceremony of Light with the intention of bringing Peace to the world.
We created Kintus, which are prayer bundles, each of us adding our prayers and intentions to the Despacho.
Despacho completed, how beautiful! I have been to several of these ceremonies and each one is very unique dependant on the people that show up, the energies required for healing and the intentions set.
After the Despacho is complete it is wraped up into a bundle and used to wipe down each person, releasing any dense energies or anything not wanted. Once that was complete we had a drumming and sound session that lasted about a half hour. Again, amazing energies felt by all and it allowed time to connect within to contemplate, meditate and experience a higher vibratory rate than normal.
Mike led us through an exercise that helped us to connect with a partner, make a heart connection and to speak something that their soul wanted to know. To me this was more than I had expected. It opened a place in my heart and soul that had been afraid to open and express herself. Thank you Mike!
And after all of that, those who could stay and join us, went out back where we built a fire in the sub zero weather with Sister Wind howling at us, speaking of mind shifts and moving past our fears. Once Brother Fire was roaring with glee we offered the Despacho to Pacha Mamma, Mother Earth and she quickly gobbled the offering up. We sang, we danced, we connected again on a deeper level knowing that we are not alone, ever. Our Ancestors, our Elementals, our Guides, our Angels and our Power Animals are with us always, nudging us to the next best thing and bringing us into the collective consciousness so that as we heal ourselves we heal others as well.
There is Great Love For You All! Thank you for sharing and the willingness to experience celebrations that are different from the norm.
Aho! Kimama Angeni
Love & Joy, Rhonda
Camping at Bar Harbor
Byron and I spent our next to last camping trip at Bar Harbor last week. What a beautiful week it was! Whether was terrific, I beat him at a game of mini golf, we played canasta, ate seafood, went to the new WalMart in Elsworth and drove up on Cadilac Mountain. Yes, I know, sort of wierd to go camping and end up at WalMart, but we needed a few things and I was down on chocolate for my s’mores….mmmmmm.
Here is a picture of Byron and I with Sophie at the top of Cadilac Mt.
I made a smudge in the fire pit one morning, thought it was going to be an actual fire, but only turned out as smoke. Every time the smoke headed in my direciton I moved my chair to get out of the way. The smoke kept following me no matter where I placed my chair, so after the 6th time of moving, (yes, it takes me a while to “pay attention”), I finally looked right at the smoke as it curled its way around me and asked what it was trying to tell me. My Guide Silver Eagle showed himself and told me to go get a pen and paper, which I readily did and when I sat back down I started writing as fast as I could. Two hours later my next e-product was pretty much ready! Totally Amazing!
So, moral of the story is this: when you are working with smudge, pay attention because the messages come through with clarity! Stay connected to Source, allow the writing or whatever form of creativity to show itself and take on a life of its own. This is what the soul loves, to be the bridge between the spirit world and the human world. It is there for everyone.
As for my new e-product, you will have to wait until its reveal, and that will be very soon!
Love & Joy,
Rhonda
Ice Cream and Flowers
Grandmothers are lucky. We get to be around the little tykes when we want, send them home when we want and love them without the stresses we had raising our own children. I am fortunate enough to have 6 grandchildren! I say to myself, how the heck did that happen? When did I get old enough for that? I thought I was still 20 something…oh, but when I move my body, it aches and I remember I am almost 50. I still feel young in my mind, I suppose I always will, which is a good thing because it takes a lot of energy to keep up with little ones.
The other day Titus, who is 4 years old, and I went to get an ice cream…see, many benefits to being a grandma…get to do fun things without all the excuses. Here is a picture of him in his glory on top of the ledge by Scoops ice cream store in Rumford, ME.
He has no fear when it comes to climbing. I am learning to let go of my own fears when I watch him. He moves with an ease that amazes me, he does not understand about limiting the self, he just does what he wants….and I learn…
Look closely, there is proof on his face that he did indeed enjoy some chocolate ice cream.
I know Titus does not care if he has ice cream smeared all over his face, he is too busy living in the moment, hugging trees, climbing on ledges, picking dandelions and blowing them all over the place. I watch him, I play with him and I learn more…
I teach him a few things once in a while too, like how to take pictures, look at this one he took of me. I think if he takes great pictures like this at 4 years old, he might grow into a great photographer, or not…that will be his choice.
Whatever he decides, I know this time in his life is precious. I long to be back at that place where his mind is…no cares, free to explore, to create, to get into mischief and to know that no matter what, someone is always there to pick him up, give him a great big hug and tell him that he is loved…
Yes, I learn a lot from Titus and know that if I choose and allow myself to let go, I too can explore, create, get into mischief and no matter what, I will always be there to pick myself up, give myself a great big hug and tell myself “I LOVE YOU!”
I hope that you can do the same….and if not, look me up, I am Soul Coach Rhonda and I will guide you to that sacred place you have been searching for. You can find me at www www.soulcoachrhonda.com
Have a beautiful day and be like Titus…go pick some dandelions, put the yellow ones in water to keep and blow the white ones into the wind.
Love & Joy, Rhonda
Winter Solstice Celebration
On a blustery subzero evening we celebrated Winter Solstice at Earth Spirit Healing Center in Mexico, Maine. Seven were present to honor the Seven Directions.
We began by building a Peruvian Despacho which we placed our prayers and intentions into for healing, prosperity, peace and light for the New Year.
Despacho
After assembling the Despacho with leaves, flowers, grains, chocolate, rainbow yarn, seeds, etc. it was time to bless the offerings for Earth Mother, or as they would say in Peru, Pacha Mama.
7 blessing hands
The Despacho was wrapped and tied together with string and then used to wipe down each person as they energetically released what they wanted to let go of into the Despacho.
We partook of a beautiful buffet of nourishing food, drummed, rattled, sang and chanted, raising our energy before heading outside to light the fire and offer the Despacho to Earth Mother.
Deborah, Deb, Jim, Carol in front row - Carrie, Steve in back row - I was taking the picture
As I stated earlier, the temperature outside was below zero and Sister Wind was blowing up a gail; hence, lighting our fire was a tricky task. We used our bodies and a piece of cardboard as a wind break, all the while asking for assistance from our ancestors. It worked, we were able to offer our Despacho and turned our backs as it burned, taking what we did not want anymore into Earth and up into the Heavens. Once it was complete we each took a cedar bow, blew our prayers and intentions into it for the New Year, released that into fire and then brought the essence of fire into our own bodies.
Offering cedar to the fire with prayers and intentions
Notice all the orbs around
As you can see, our fire was not a large roaring fire, but we felt privaledged to have the opportunity despite the wind to be able to even create a fire at all. When everyone was done with their offerings we joined in a circle around the fire and sang once more to celebrate our gathering.
It was decided that we will hold a monthly drumming circle. Keep watch for the dates of such happenings as I develope my future web site, it should be up and running by months end.
In the meantime, be well my friends and do one thing that will make your life happier and more full of Light and Love.
Love & Joy,
Rhonda
Rhonda Alyce Ouellette