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!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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?
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
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