One of the aims of Reiki is to break down old and habitual patterns of being and perceiving to clear obscurations. Reiki energy flows to the area most in need of treatment, healing the imbalance. Clients may experience a range of sensations during a treatment along with a deep sense of relaxation. Reiki is great for managing stress and experiencing tranquillity. For more information go to www.awarenessinstitute.com.au

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Recently Louise went to Peru to learn from Basilio, a Q’ero shaman, descended from the Inca. They travelled to power places and age-old energetic portals in the high Andes, where Basilio conducted daily ceremonies, healings and initiations. The Spring Equinox and a full moon ramped up the cosmic energy.

“I felt incredibly honoured to become Basilio’s student. He is a powerful traditional shaman and a very generous teacher. He took my shamanic practices to new levels,some of which I’m still integrating. At the same time, he is a humble and very human man, who can relax in the most joyful way with his students.” Louise said.

We are very excited to offer this course, beginning in February 2012, that aligns ancient shamanic practices with the deep need in our modern world to live an effective, joyous and healthy life.

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But what is amazing is his insight to his injury. “It never did feel right to take that job.. it wasn’t meant to be mine” he told me as we were both pondering this sudden loss of income and what he could do now for work. And that’s the thing. Sometimes we jump at something because of what we believe is necessity (and money is a pretty basic survival necessity when there’s not much of it coming in and you have family committments!) But the truth is, he knew in his gut he shouldn’t have taken the job. We’d actually both discussed how unsuitable it was for him, physically, mentally and spiritually when it was offered to him and he had decided to turn it down. And yet, in a moment of panic, he took it thinking any job was a good job. And at that point, he was probably right, for that one reason of feeling he had purpose again. However, he knew on a deeper level it wasn’t where he needed to be and yet, how could he now get out of it? But, in its own divine intelligence, his body knew a way and that was by physically forcing him to resign after only a few months.

What is beautiful about this story is his ability to acknowledge his bodymind and respond accordingly. He’s not once been concerned about the future of his back or his inability to heal. He knows full well this is a temporary but very real sign from his inner core to move on, that this is not his path. And so he has the grace, even in the face of the same financial uncertainty, to listen and move on.

It’s a lesson I’ve decided to take on as my own. In this, the last moments of 2011, how can I heed my body’s wisdom despite the mind’s rational ‘what ifs’ and ‘but you must’ chatter. If we can all stop to truly heed what it is our body is calling, perhaps we could stop crying out to a seemingly unresponsive universe to realise the universe speaks the loudest through our own, internal, self. By Kate Powe.

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I often think those of us committed to a spiritual path are masters at our own spin. We talk of the evolution of consciousness and the 2012 energy like some great God will descend from the heavens and ‘do’ something to humanity to make the ‘good’ ones more enlightened and the ‘bad’ ones .. I’m not even sure, disappear? And in this emerging time of unity and oneness, how are we still so deeply attached to this idea of duality? To the idea that we, the awakened ones, shall be rewarded for being “good”? (maybe my inner Santa is being triggered!)

Ok, so my point is perhaps there is more we need to be doing to create this shift in consciousness ourselves. This marked period in history for which we’ve all been waiting in anticipation to see what those Mayan’s were really getting at is less likely to be a passive event for humanity, and more an awareness that our awakening depends on us. We are integral to the very spark of creative consciousness and that flicker of evolutionary impulse that we’re all so desperately waiting for. We’re it. And in this knowledge that this spark of consciousness is not ‘out there’ but within each and every one of us, what are we going to do to ensure it catches alight? Shall we continue to talk of airy spiritual ideals and shifts of unseen energy or shall we step firmly on the planet and test our human metal? Shall we act in our own personal ways by standing up and facing our deepest fears and vulnerabilities in the face of rejection? Shall we show up for those we love (and more importantly, those we don’t) by being open, honest about how we feel? Shall we take a deep breath and communicate from our heart when we want to retract and close down in the presence of pain and fear?

This shift in human consciousness is up to us, in a very real and pragmatic way. We hold the key to the evolution of humanity, not some mythic wave of magic; us. But it takes courage to push the boundaries of what we understand humanity to be. It takes a hyper-vigilant consciousness of each and every action in which we engage. It takes a new way of being in this world to allow the potential of our race to reach its highest aspiration, and it takes a very personal recognition that each of us are imperative in the manifestation of this, our next phase of human consciousness.

Wishing everyone a beautiful break/holiday/christmas/anti-sun-summer …

Kate x

As I arrived at this beautiful, eucalypt laden bushland venue and headed into the registration room where a crowd were already mingling, I noticed my first little fear arise. I realised these people all knew each other. And I knew no one. It hadn’t occurred to me that I would be the only ‘newbie’ in a loving, but daunting, sea of broad smiles, hugs and established bonds. “What the hell am I doing here? Can I run??” were my first thoughts as I walked out of registration on the long path to my shared lodgings.

But as I continued to my room, comfort and relief descended as I remembered our commitment to silence. The knowledge of no-one being able to speak allayed my fears, my vulnerability, that I wouldn’t fit in with this group. We were all on an even playing field. No talking. No niches developing. Just ourselves in a sea of other introspective souls. I felt safe.

Patting myself on the back for (what I thought was) managing this hurdle of fear (it was really just a lucky stroke of avoidance!), I had no idea I was to face in the coming days and if I had, I would most probably have heeded my first thoughts and run Because what I was to face hour after hour, day after day, were my vulnerabilities. And to be blunt, no matter how much past ‘work’ any of us have done, digging around your deepest recesses with a bunch of strangers and no escape is no feel-good, blissed-out experience! Well, not initially. But in the most loving and supportive of ways, each new process brought to the surface a continuous opening in the face of long-held fears of disconnection, suppression and of being seen.

To be truly seen, with all of our flaws and fears, is one of our greatest purposes in life. As Brene Brown puts it, letting go of who we think we should be for who we really are is essential for connection, and now is that time we are all called to unite as one body on this planet, in all our diversity.

I’m struck by the concept of fully embracing vulnerability, and I mean its application in every single area of our lives. In those times when it may mean the loss of friendship, or job; the fear of having our heart broken or simply looking foolish; when it may mean being judged or ridiculed. For it is in fully embracing vulnerability that we become like the awakened Pinocchio; from wooden and mask-like, we become, real, alive, joyful, and the full manifestation of our potential. We become our truth. It is only in this state of embraced vulnerability and allowing ourselves to be seen that we can truly experience what our souls yearn for at our deepest level; the recreation of our origins of unity.

I encourage you to watch the video link below entitled ‘the power of vulnerability’ for a beautifully clever and funny perspective on this topic by research professor in vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame, Brene Brown. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments x

the power of vulnerability

Kate

Over the past few months, the concepts of stripping back the superfluous, simplifying and pulling apart the true meaning of integrity have been strong personal themes. For many people, there’s a drive to again inspect old patterns that continue to run happily in the background despite years of self-examination. Perhaps under the direction of a new global energy, there’s a sense of being able to lovingly let go of those things that have served us all well on one level, yet have offered excuses to stay small on another.

I came across Don Miguel Ruiz’ “The Four Agreements” the other day and it strongly resonated with this desire to pare back; to simplify; to become more real as a participant in this world and begin operating in a more authentic way.

With these 4 simple tenets, we could literally change the way we as humans operate in this world. How do they resonate with you? Please feel free to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you.

1. Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don’t Take Anything Personally: Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don’t Make Assumptions: Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4. Always Do Your Best: Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. ~ Don Miguel Ruiz

Kate