So.... my consciousness was greatly challenged as I tried to rescue my computer from the nasty viruses and worms that chose to invade it. Those who know me understand that my brain does nothing less than ache when I have technical diffulties. You see, my brain just doesn't work like a computer.. nor understand them. I simply choose to consciously acknowledge my deficit in the area of computer language.
For those of you who follow my newsletter, you may have noticed an almost 2 month gap since you received the last one. The saga began as I inadvertently (and unconsciously!) emailed a 1/2 written newsletter to my entire address book rather than forwarding it to my home email as originally intended. A few days later I went to actually send it out only to find that the completed newsletter had disappeared! Try as I might, I could not retrieve it. I decided that was my sign that I just needed to wait a month and redeem myself for July.
However, shortly before the new month, I realized the computer had been invaded by the lovely worms and viruses that are circling the web right now. So, off to the 'doctor' it went... along with my laptop which also caught it's brother's cold. After over two weeks, about 6 trips to the computer wizard, and way too much money later, my magical boxes are back in service.
My own consciousness about this period of time took me through many twists and turns. At first I was frustrated with not being able to deliver my promise of the newsletter... which then turned plural as the computers were being resuscitated. Then it turned to my awareness of the frustration I had at those who have misused their energy to actually sit and create these viruses to send through innocent bystander's systems. Then, at last, I returned to the place of peacefulness in knowing that everything happens exactly as it is supposed to... and I once again let go and let life happen.
Now that I am back at the keyboard, I feel even more aware of the world around me. And increasingly grateful for the technology in front of me. For in only in this way can I consciously connect and touch the worlds of those who read my blog, facebook, twitter, etc.... May the consciousness expand and continue despite our human technological glitches.
Namaste
K Kelly
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The Soul's Vacation
I just returned from a trip to Colorado to visit family and friends. Because I grew up there, I will always call the Rockies home. And because I have the travel bug, I always feel "fed" by my adventures. When there, I took my 16 year old niece on a helicoptor ride for her birthday, went boating with my sister and her family, visited a horse rescue center and played with my sister's horses, ate my mom's killer fudge brownies, and got to see my best friend of 26 years. I can't think of much more to feed my Soul from my days there.
Although the Soul has endless opportunities to grow and evolve through our human condition, even it needs time to regroup, take a breather and recharge. Our Soul is fed by our human fun-- if it is nourishing rather than depleting. "Good, clean fun" is hard to come by these days as our everyday lives are filled with everyday stressors, ongoing responsibility, and never-ending challenges. When asked, most people report that they don't have enough fun in their lives... which means they also aren't feeding their Souls enough. When our Soul is depleted it feels as if it has a slow leak--- nothing can fill it up and there is always a sense of loss.
By taking time to enjoy some human fun--- through a formal vacation or not--- we feed our Soul. When was the last time you had a good belly laugh-- soothing isn't it? Or the last time you thoroughly took in the scenery around you? Nourishing. When we don't take the time... we don't fill our Soul.
Find a way to recharge your Soul today. Find the right combination for your own Soul's Vacation!
In shared light,
Kathy K.
Although the Soul has endless opportunities to grow and evolve through our human condition, even it needs time to regroup, take a breather and recharge. Our Soul is fed by our human fun-- if it is nourishing rather than depleting. "Good, clean fun" is hard to come by these days as our everyday lives are filled with everyday stressors, ongoing responsibility, and never-ending challenges. When asked, most people report that they don't have enough fun in their lives... which means they also aren't feeding their Souls enough. When our Soul is depleted it feels as if it has a slow leak--- nothing can fill it up and there is always a sense of loss.
By taking time to enjoy some human fun--- through a formal vacation or not--- we feed our Soul. When was the last time you had a good belly laugh-- soothing isn't it? Or the last time you thoroughly took in the scenery around you? Nourishing. When we don't take the time... we don't fill our Soul.
Find a way to recharge your Soul today. Find the right combination for your own Soul's Vacation!
In shared light,
Kathy K.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Soul Health
We all have something to heal... a broken heart, a broken bone; a broken bank account or home. And despite the fact that there are thousands of books, articles, products, and methods to heal these maladies, we all continue to feel as if something is missing in our overall health and well-being. But how do we know that something is missing when we don't even know what "it" is?
The answer is the Soul. Our innermost wisdom tries to get our attention that something is amiss-- or out of alignment with our deepest core. What most don't know is that our Soul is the nucleus of each and every thought, behavior, emotion and action. It is the "hub" of all of our "being". When our human life is unbalanced, our Soul becomes unsettled. It knows when we are out of alignment from our highest good and potential and wants to get us back on track. The Soul speaks through our human reactions to things--- these are "symptoms of the soul". These messages may appear in the form of physical or emotional concerns or disatisfaction with other parts of our life. Only by listening to and honoring our Soul's needs do we experience peace within, and only then do we experience true health.
My "Soul Health Model", listed on my webpage offers more information about the 10 key aspects of human life that must be balanced in order to reach our optimal health. Take a moment to check it out-- and balance your own life to feed your Soul!
The answer is the Soul. Our innermost wisdom tries to get our attention that something is amiss-- or out of alignment with our deepest core. What most don't know is that our Soul is the nucleus of each and every thought, behavior, emotion and action. It is the "hub" of all of our "being". When our human life is unbalanced, our Soul becomes unsettled. It knows when we are out of alignment from our highest good and potential and wants to get us back on track. The Soul speaks through our human reactions to things--- these are "symptoms of the soul". These messages may appear in the form of physical or emotional concerns or disatisfaction with other parts of our life. Only by listening to and honoring our Soul's needs do we experience peace within, and only then do we experience true health.
My "Soul Health Model", listed on my webpage offers more information about the 10 key aspects of human life that must be balanced in order to reach our optimal health. Take a moment to check it out-- and balance your own life to feed your Soul!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
What is Consciousness?
Had the question posed of what I consider "consciousness" to be. Great question, and when asked it always helps me sharpen my own ideas about it!
To me, consciousness is the ever-evolving awareness of what we, as humans, are all about-- as well as how we fit into the grander scheme of the Universe. Because I see everything through spiritual eyes, I apply meaning to just about everything that crosses my awareness. It might be the contentment I perceive with the sound of my dog snoring next to me on the couch (as he is right now), or the meaning I place on the appearance of a hawk overhead, or the connection I feel with clients when they have an "aha" moment. If we were capable of being conscious of all of the cues around us at all times, we would be overwhelmed with the infinite amount of information we might receive. But just taking the time to tune into just one or two of these cues at a time can exponentially heighten our awareness of the world around us and give us the many wonderful affirmations that we are heading in the right direction as humans--- and more importantly as Souls.
Consciousness is the awareness of the "meta-moment"--- the moment within the moment, per se. It is the 3-D view of the world-- the popping out of meaning that we can receive only when we choose to be conscious. Consciousness goes beyond awareness.
Mindfulness is a big thing in our society right now-- the moment-to-moment awareness of the good, the bad and the ugly (Jon Kabot-Zinn). However, I think mindfulness is necessary but insufficient when it comes to gleaning full meaning from those moments. Being aware of them is not enough. Extracting the meaning behind them is consciousness.
The evolving consciousness of the world right now shows that we are no longer satisfied with the status quo. We want more out of life-- more out of the moment. And as we evolve as Souls, we become less and less tolerant of the human condition-- we want to live in spirit, not just as humans.
Thanks for the question.... I'll be curious how I respond in another few years as my own consciousness evolves! (For more ongoing info--- consider adding your name to my E-newsletter list. Go to http://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/ and sign up!)
To me, consciousness is the ever-evolving awareness of what we, as humans, are all about-- as well as how we fit into the grander scheme of the Universe. Because I see everything through spiritual eyes, I apply meaning to just about everything that crosses my awareness. It might be the contentment I perceive with the sound of my dog snoring next to me on the couch (as he is right now), or the meaning I place on the appearance of a hawk overhead, or the connection I feel with clients when they have an "aha" moment. If we were capable of being conscious of all of the cues around us at all times, we would be overwhelmed with the infinite amount of information we might receive. But just taking the time to tune into just one or two of these cues at a time can exponentially heighten our awareness of the world around us and give us the many wonderful affirmations that we are heading in the right direction as humans--- and more importantly as Souls.
Consciousness is the awareness of the "meta-moment"--- the moment within the moment, per se. It is the 3-D view of the world-- the popping out of meaning that we can receive only when we choose to be conscious. Consciousness goes beyond awareness.
Mindfulness is a big thing in our society right now-- the moment-to-moment awareness of the good, the bad and the ugly (Jon Kabot-Zinn). However, I think mindfulness is necessary but insufficient when it comes to gleaning full meaning from those moments. Being aware of them is not enough. Extracting the meaning behind them is consciousness.
The evolving consciousness of the world right now shows that we are no longer satisfied with the status quo. We want more out of life-- more out of the moment. And as we evolve as Souls, we become less and less tolerant of the human condition-- we want to live in spirit, not just as humans.
Thanks for the question.... I'll be curious how I respond in another few years as my own consciousness evolves! (For more ongoing info--- consider adding your name to my E-newsletter list. Go to http://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/ and sign up!)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Our Spiritual Quest
"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!
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!
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?
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