Innate Wholeness

11-11-11 Energy Opening, Cleansing, and Healing

Amy Phoenix — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:53:16 +0000

We are always offered opportunities to open, clean house, grow, and heal in life. Each moment holds the possibility of complete newness.

There are also times when circumstances in our worldly experience provide for specific opportunities.

November 11, 2011 is one of these opportunities to deepen one’s resolve in life. Numbers in our calendar line up and waves of energy wash through inviting us to further clarify our intentions, allow old patterns to dissolve, and affirm the truth of our being.

The 11-11-11 Energy Opening, Cleansing, and Healing allows you an opportunity to intentionally initiate and participate in your own transformation.

To learn more about how I facilitate energy healing, please read Daily Meditation.

When

Each hour starting at 12:11am in your time zone on November 11, 2011 and continuing for 24 hours, sessions will be initiated at 11 minutes past each hour. You can participate at any of those times or you can tune in when it works for you.

Where

In the comfort of your own home or where ever you are. To learn more about how healing can take place at a distance, please read Distance and Time.

Cost

There is no required fee to participate. Donations are welcome. You can make a donation of at the bottom of this page.

How to Participate

Feel free to tune in at the scheduled times or a time of your choosing after reading What to Expect. Thank you and enjoy…

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The Investigation of Life Beyond Death

Amy Phoenix — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:50:18 +0000

If you are also on the Peace 4 Parents mailing list you may receive this twice.

One day as I was driving while listening to a motivational tape by Jack Canfield, something grabbed my attention. He talked about some studies of people who have had near death experiences – their bodies literally died and later came back to life.

In this discussion he pointed out that all of the around 1,000 participants – regardless of belief, non-belief, religion, or non-religious – experienced at least two similar aspects when they died. The first was that they were drawn to a very warm, bright, loving light or figure. The other was that they were shown all of the times they had withheld love from themselves and others in their lifetime. They often found this aspect painful.

I stopped the tape. I knew that pain all too well and I wasn’t dead yet. It was a turning point for me; I didn’t want to leave my life looking back on all of the times I held back the love I felt for others due to my own perceptions and anger.

Recently, I was contacted by Eldon Taylor’s team with an offer to participate in an investigation of near death experiences – where they are put on trial to determine if there is any truth to the stories about life after death. This is a no cost event and you are invited!

If you’ve ever been curious about such topics I have a feeling this will provide some very interesting insight for you to consider as you make your own determinations – and decisions about how you choose to lead your life in love from now until the day you die from this body.

To participate, please click the link below…

http://www.progressiveawarenesspromotions.com/it/11k/index.html

Enjoy,
Amy

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Trying Too Hard

Amy Phoenix — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:00:46 +0000

This is just a friendly reminder: if you are trying too hard you can stop at any time, even right now.

Yep, take an intentional breath, let go of the reigns of illusory control and relax for a few…

You know the difference between trying too hard and taking positive action. When you let go of the first, you open up space for the latter.

Enjoy.

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Seeing Patterns for What They Are

Amy Phoenix — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:07:07 +0000

Humans can have some very interesting patterns. Thought patterns, language patterns, and behavior patterns. Interesting.

Some of these result in suffering for not only ourselves, but those around us. Seeing patterns for what they are can help.

A pattern is something we have repeated enough to default to it when we’re not paying attention. That can be a good thing if that means you put on your seat belt before driving, brush your teeth before bed, or go to the bathroom before a long road trip.

It may not be so helpful if it means you are hating yourself in your head, thinking atrocities about someone you love, or leaving the dishes until they pile up and everyone in the house is asking “when are you going to clean up the kitchen”?!

One approach to seeing patterns for what they are is to become aware of how they work (or don’t work) in your life. Just watch and observe. Be open to how these particular patterns formed in your life.

This information may or may not come quickly and sometimes it isn’t important as we’re not looking for someone to blame. We are looking for roots. Sometimes we see the roots and can pull them up so no trace is left, other times they dissolve under the ground. Whatever works.

If you are pulling up roots, be sure you don’t pull too hard. Be gentle with the thoughts, language, or patterns – if you are harsh it is possible that you are continuing to allow a pattern that you don’t want in the back door. Again, just see it for what it is.

As you see the patterns for what they are – simply repeated actions – spend an equal amount of energy considering patterns you would like to learn and incorporate. Learn and integrate new patterns!

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The Space is Already Present

Amy Phoenix — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:01:42 +0000

Trying to fight identity doesn’t work. Might actually drive you crazy.

When creating space for transformation to occur in your life, it is vital to remember that the space is already ever present. It is the recognition of the space within which allows us to actually transform. We release the reliance on ideas and identity and rest in the space that is the base of our being.

Some refer to this space as God, true self, or the Creator. Some refer to it as peace, truth, or the ability to choose.

The space that is necessary to release the hold or attachment to identity and ideas may appear to be two separate forms – the choice to be aware and the Source of the space Itself.

Are they really different or separate from each other?

Is there really any true separation?

Are you absolutely sure?

It is natural for many people to initially be very reliant on the self (even if some aren’t very productive in that action). Early on I thought I had to do all of the hard work of changing myself. On a relative, practical level I absolutely do have to take action to bring about change.

On the internal level that action is surrender to the present, aware space within that lovingly guides. As we listen and feel into that space we coalesce with it. It is there, always seeking – waiting – abiding to guide us in action that benefits all. As we release resistance to life in various ways and go within to acknowledge the space we realize separation is only by choice.

The space to transform is always present – we can choose to recognize it in any moment.

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Identity is not the Enemy

Amy Phoenix — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:23:24 +0000

In the recent post, Resistance to Change – The Stronghold of Identity, I highlighted the tendency to adhere to our ideas about life… down to the very core of who we think we are.

After waking up to the fact that identity in itself is impermanent, only applies to our relative Earthly reality, and seemingly wreaks havoc on our very existence – I struggled for a while. There is quite a bit of information circulating these days regarding identity, interests, and ego. Some of that information may seem to point to a “problem” with identity itself. I mean, it is the source of all evil – isn’t it? Putting one’s self first, relishing in the delight when another falters, and actually hurting another for the purpose of personal gain. Hmmmm…

Identity is not the enemy.

If there is an enemy – and by enemy I am referring to something to be aware of so you can love it into resolution – it is the adherence to ideas as absolute truth. This clinging causes one to perpetuate thoughts that create stress in the mind and body, leading to words that are spoken, and actions that are carried out.

Ideas are not absolute truth. They are creations of the mind based on our experience of reality. Certainly, they can speak to relative truth – in the moment. Relative truth is always changing, though. Ideas change and grow and transform, too – especially when we allow the process to take place by opening a space within ourselves for transformation to occur.

As a mother I watch the identity of my children form and morph on a regular basis. For a while I felt a little stress about the natural development of one’s identity. I know, silly. A healthy identity or sense of self is important for the developing child. Key word: healthy.

So what constitutes a “healthy” identity? From the perspective I now hold, one which recognizes identity for what it is – a constantly changing mind map of a person with the basis founded in essence, Absolute. We can nurture a healthy sense of self by looking inside and affirming Truth.

At our core we are spirit. When we remember that and choose to tune into the aspects of ourselves that are inherently connected with Source we recognize that it is not necessary to cling to all of the little threads of identity we find so important. They are present – we are here – and we can rest in the simpleness of our basic nature. We may even laugh with ourselves.

And for those who celebrate – Happy Independence Day. May you experience independence from any mental adherence that creates stress in your experience.

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Resistance to Change – The Stronghold of Identity

Amy Phoenix — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:09:02 +0000

Life is a constant state of change, yet we resist. Sometimes our biggest resistance is to ourselves and our potential for growth.

I recently had a conversation with a loved one that led to me ask him if he would consider an alternative approach when he was faced with a certain situation. I asked this of him because I felt it may be beneficial for him, and others.

As he shared how he felt in response to what I asked, I noticed again the strong adherence to identity that humans face. He spoke about not wanting to be asked to change. There was a sense that in asking for him to consider an alternative I was asking him to be different, inferring that who he was in the moment was not good enough. This was not my intent – at all.

Our identity, that who we believe to be who and what we are, is in a constant state of change also – but it would have us think otherwise. It clings to aspects of ourselves and our lives in ways we cannot always see, although we can feel it when we pay attention. Becoming conscious of these patterns may not always be easy, but it gets easier with practice and is quite liberating.

One step is to simply notice defensiveness, resistance, blame, tension, or other mental/physical/emotional indications that the identity is fearing its demise. It may not initially feel simple and it’s not even really a demise, it’s just a potential transformation – which we all experience on a regular basis whether we are aware of it or not. Each moment is potentially transformational…

In the moment you notice the flare up, also notice your breath. It is a simple, sure way to stop the reaction – or outward action of inner turmoil – from reaching out and grabbing a hold of another (not necessarily literally.) Feel your breath. Recognize the anchoring effect this has and take it deeper as you feel the life inside of your body.

Continue this focus for as long as it takes to meet all aspects of yourself – thoughts, emotions, sensations, tension, frustration, calm – whatever. If you feel a response is necessary, focus within first and check to see if it is actually helpful or if it is just an attempt of the identity in claiming its space.

Identity is what it is, neither bad nor good. It just is. Awareness around the facets of identity and the tendency to adhere to what and who we think we are allows us to see identity for what it is – essentially changing and impermanent.

Awareness, on the other hand, is of the Absolute. The doorway to the release of the stronghold on your life and the opening to a new experience of life more liberating than you can imagine.

The door is always present, it’s up to you to open it and walk through…

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Accept Yourself As Is

Amy Phoenix — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:43:39 +0000

Just for a moment, accept yourself as is. Just as you are right now.

Really.

Let go of the ideas that you need to be different in some way or ways. Just for right now.

Love and accept who you are, who you have become, the past that brought you here, what may or may not be working in your life, the present that sustains you, and the future that awaits.

Now, how difficult is this for you? Probably not too difficult as you read along, right? You can lead yourself to this inner acceptance anytime you want.

Accept yourself as is and proceed from there.

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Change Through Listening and Without Thinking

Amy Phoenix — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:06:31 +0000

Occasionally I receive an invite to share an inspiring person with the people who subscribe to my list. There are so many people out there who really want the best for others and who are working to heal the planet. I imagine this has been going on since the beginning of time.

Today, I am sending you a note about Eldon Taylor’s Change Without Thinking DVD set. After reading and listening to Eldon’s simple ability to awaken an audience through the warmth of a story I felt like it was definitely worth while to pass along.

We can read self help books all day, and Eldon has written some that are helpful. It is nice, though, to listen to someone and just take it all in without getting deep into thought. I often do this with Eckhart Tolle and Rodney Yee (although I do practice yoga along with Rodney).

As with most online offers, people who purchase the DVD set for under $25 receive access to a bunch of gifts. If you are interested in learning more, please visit: http://www.progressiveawarenesspromotions.com/it/11f/index.html

Much Love,
Amy

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The Rules for Being Human

Amy Phoenix — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:20:27 +0000

My mom passed these along to me when I was a teen. I found them in some of my belongings recently and breathed deeply with reverence as the wisdom certainly still holds today. Thanks, Mom! Read to the end for information about the author.

You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it’s the only thing you are sure to keep for the rest of your life.
You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called Life on Planet Earth. Every person or incident is a Universal Teacher.
There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of experimentation. “Failures” are as much a part of the process as “success”.
A lesson is repeated until learned. It is presented to you in various forms until you learn it — then you can go on to the next lesson.
If you don’t learn easy lessons, they get harder. External problems are a precise reflection of your internal state. When you clear obstructions, your outside world changes. Pain is how the Universe gets your attention.
You will know you have learned a lesson when your actions change. Wisdom is practice. A little of something is better than a lot of nothing.
“There” is no better than “here”. When your “there” becomes a “here” you will simply obtain another “there” that looks better than “here”.
Others are only mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another unless it reflects something you love or hate in yourself.
Your life is up to you. Life provides the canvas; you do the painting. Take charge of your life – or someone else will.
You always get what you want.Your subconscious rightfully determines what energies, experiences, and people you attract – therefore, the only foolproof way to know what you want is to see what you have. There are no victims, only students.
There is no right or wrong, but there are consequences. Moralizing doesn’t help. Judgements only hold the patterns in place. Just do your best.
Your answers lie inside you. Children need guidance from others; as we mature, we trust our hearts, where the Laws of Spirit are written. You know more than you have heard or read or been told. All you need to do is to look, listen and trust.
You will forget all this.
You can remember anytime you wish.

Written by Dr. Cherie Carter Scott, who wrote the book If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules. Thank you to rules4humans.com for providing the information to properly attribute these valuable rules for life – and the simple drawings to illustrate them.

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