"As long as we value comfort over effort, then we shall never have fortitude for a spiritual quest." Deng Ming-Dao.
Growth takes time and effort and whoever thought that our own evolution would be easy really didn't have a clue. Even though I work on myself and my spirituality on a daily basis, I still fall into the trap of believing that life should be easier than it is at times. Just when I hit this wall, I also realize that the wall is part of the process of learning... again and again and again....
Our soul's evolution goes through stages. But once you've decided to grow, it never ends. In fact, it can be rather addictive because it feels so much better to learn than to stay stagnant. We can't deny our most natural state, which is of evolution. But because our bodies have evolved about as much as they will, we must continue to evolve our souls.
"No pain, no gain." Don't so much like this phrase. But do love my evolution!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Soul Health
There are many models of health and wellness. Although some of these include the element of spirituality, none of them indicate that our soul is the driving force behind each and every aspect of our health. Every emotion, physical symptom, ache or pain is a "symptom of the soul".
Your car dashboard likely tells you when your fuel is low, your oil needs to be changed, or your engine needs to be checked. Some cars even signal when you are too close to another car, while others have a built in gps system to get you to your next destination. These are all symptoms that you need to be aware of in order to protect yourself and your vehicle.
Our soul acts much the same-- it signals that something isn't quite right by creating an emotion, an ache, or a pain that there is something in our world that needs some attention. Soul Health is all about knowing your "engine" well enough to know how to take care of yourself as a "whole".
My soul health model outlines the 10 key aspects of human health that we need to attend to in order to reach our optimal well-being. (Physical, Psychological, Social, Interpersonal, Environmental, Intellectual/Occupational, Spiritual, Sexual, Financial, and Recreational). Take a look at the model on my website (http://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/) for more information.
Your optimal health depends on it!
Your car dashboard likely tells you when your fuel is low, your oil needs to be changed, or your engine needs to be checked. Some cars even signal when you are too close to another car, while others have a built in gps system to get you to your next destination. These are all symptoms that you need to be aware of in order to protect yourself and your vehicle.
Our soul acts much the same-- it signals that something isn't quite right by creating an emotion, an ache, or a pain that there is something in our world that needs some attention. Soul Health is all about knowing your "engine" well enough to know how to take care of yourself as a "whole".
My soul health model outlines the 10 key aspects of human health that we need to attend to in order to reach our optimal well-being. (Physical, Psychological, Social, Interpersonal, Environmental, Intellectual/Occupational, Spiritual, Sexual, Financial, and Recreational). Take a look at the model on my website (http://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/) for more information.
Your optimal health depends on it!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Discernment
In these trying times, I'm even more aware of the need to be discerning in all decisions. Our connections with others, how we spend our time, how we prioritize our lives, and everything from when to brush our teeth to what we want to be when we grow up all deserve our conscious attention-- our discernment.
Many walk through life without this level of consciousness and then wonder why their lives are not where the would like them to be. The bottom line is moment to moment discernment.
How do we cut back spending to allow for the higher gas prices? Discernment. How do we decide how to spend our tax refunds? Discernment. How do we decide who is important in our lives? Discernment.
Discernment is inherently a conscious process. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being absolutely discerning)..... where do you score for your life overall? How can you improve this?
Many walk through life without this level of consciousness and then wonder why their lives are not where the would like them to be. The bottom line is moment to moment discernment.
How do we cut back spending to allow for the higher gas prices? Discernment. How do we decide how to spend our tax refunds? Discernment. How do we decide who is important in our lives? Discernment.
Discernment is inherently a conscious process. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being absolutely discerning)..... where do you score for your life overall? How can you improve this?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Conscious "Re-Entry"
After returning from a fabulous workshop in Sedona this week, I am reminded once again about how hard it can be to 're-enter' daily life following some time away. Ironically, the conference was on 'consciousness', and I feel like I fully 'binged' on spirit in those 6 days away. The challenge is.... I had to re-enter my daily routine soon after my return.
I liken vacation 're-entry' to that scene in the Apollo 13 movie when Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon are looking at each other wondering if they are going to make it back into the atmosphere of Earth. They don't know if they should brace for impact, or just count their blessings for the adventure they had. They made it back to Earth, but landed with quite an impact.
What do you do to re-enter after a fabulous time away? How conscious are you in your return to routine?
In my case, I try to stretch out my own re-entry by minimizing time in front of the t.v., on the telephone, or doing anything that could abruptly 'shock' me back into the human reality.
Next time you travel... plan some conscious re-entry to make your own transition smoother...
Kathy
I liken vacation 're-entry' to that scene in the Apollo 13 movie when Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon are looking at each other wondering if they are going to make it back into the atmosphere of Earth. They don't know if they should brace for impact, or just count their blessings for the adventure they had. They made it back to Earth, but landed with quite an impact.
What do you do to re-enter after a fabulous time away? How conscious are you in your return to routine?
In my case, I try to stretch out my own re-entry by minimizing time in front of the t.v., on the telephone, or doing anything that could abruptly 'shock' me back into the human reality.
Next time you travel... plan some conscious re-entry to make your own transition smoother...
Kathy
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Earth Consciousness
Our consciousness as humans is growing every day. But I can't help but think that we are forgetting to remain conscious about our wonderful planet. Last week's earthquake and subsequent tsunamis are such a clear indication that our planet is hurting as much as we are.
I had a friend tell me she thought the Earth was trying to 'shake us off' like fleas. This is such a vivid image in that our Earth really is trying to tell us that we aren't being very good stewards.
On April 22, I will be joining two dear friends of mine to host an "Embrace the Earth" meditation and celebration. I had the idea back when the gulf oil spill occured. But now it feels even more important as the Earth from it's very core is hurting--- it's heart is breaking.
Let's rally our collective consciousness to heal the planet. Like any wound, only our conscious awareness of it's needs for care will calm our world. Embrace the Earth in your own way today and add to the consciousness the world needs.
In shared light,
Kathy
I had a friend tell me she thought the Earth was trying to 'shake us off' like fleas. This is such a vivid image in that our Earth really is trying to tell us that we aren't being very good stewards.
On April 22, I will be joining two dear friends of mine to host an "Embrace the Earth" meditation and celebration. I had the idea back when the gulf oil spill occured. But now it feels even more important as the Earth from it's very core is hurting--- it's heart is breaking.
Let's rally our collective consciousness to heal the planet. Like any wound, only our conscious awareness of it's needs for care will calm our world. Embrace the Earth in your own way today and add to the consciousness the world needs.
In shared light,
Kathy
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Soul Alignment
Lately I've been talking to clients about 'aligning with their souls'. Ease of living--- happiness, contentment, and just smooth sailing through life-- is entirely dependent on how aligned we are with our soul. When we are living in our truth in all areas of life, our souls are at ease and life flows smoothly. However, when we are 'mis-aligned'--- not living our truth, or are off track from an important aspect of our our soul's needs, there is great discomfort. This can manifest as anxiety or depression, general stress, or even as health problems.
My Soul Health Model helps people re-align with their souls. For more information, go to http://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/.
What needs to be 're-aligned' in your life?
My Soul Health Model helps people re-align with their souls. For more information, go to http://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/.
What needs to be 're-aligned' in your life?
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
To evolve or not to evolve... that IS the question....
Our personal evolution requires conscious choice. Scientists believe that the human body has evolved as far as it is going to. However, the evolution of our souls is infinite. But this infinity is only guaranteed when we choose to remain conscious of our opportunities to evolve. What does this mean?
Every day, and often every moment-- we are given the opportunity to learn something new, do something different, or respond in an alternate way. All of this requires our willingness to take a step back and really look at how we can steer our worlds.
Our cues to evolution come in all shapes and forms. Sometimes it is through an emotion.... sometimes it is a physical symptom.... sometimes through a sign from nature.... sometimes through a new thought.... or even a chance circumstance. But we will miss these cues to evolve if we do not adopt a "radically conscious" mindset.
Allow yourself to become "radical" today! Go wild with your awareness! See and hear things that you have a tendency to overlook. And most of all-- observe the information that is all around you. It is there for your evolution!!!
Every day, and often every moment-- we are given the opportunity to learn something new, do something different, or respond in an alternate way. All of this requires our willingness to take a step back and really look at how we can steer our worlds.
Our cues to evolution come in all shapes and forms. Sometimes it is through an emotion.... sometimes it is a physical symptom.... sometimes through a sign from nature.... sometimes through a new thought.... or even a chance circumstance. But we will miss these cues to evolve if we do not adopt a "radically conscious" mindset.
Allow yourself to become "radical" today! Go wild with your awareness! See and hear things that you have a tendency to overlook. And most of all-- observe the information that is all around you. It is there for your evolution!!!
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