Giving and Receiving Light Energy

by Lori | Dec 24, 2021 | Blog

At this time of year, many cultures emphasize giving and receiving gifts. Marsha, Ginger and I have written various blog entries over the years to add our take on this universal custom. This year with a similar theme, I will approach it from a different way. Instead of writing about the benefits of giving and receiving, I am being guided to help you EXPERIENCE the benefits of giving and receiving Light Energy.

Specifically, look at the accompanying image by one of my favorite creators on the Pixabay.com website, Gerd Altmann. This image is a set of hands handing a ball of Light Energy to another set of hands. In my meditation this morning, I used this image to feel, understand and experience myself handing myself all the energy that I need. Let’s see if this meditation works for you too.

• First, get into a comfortable position – seated, lying down, dancing or walking in nature – anything that helps you get into a meditative mood.
• Start to take cleansing breathes. Really allow deep inhalation and slow exhalation to help calm and relax yourself. Allow however long it takes to become peaceful and in the flow. If this is the only step you are able to do, it will be beneficial in and of itself!
• Start to visualize the ball of Light Energy to fill your heart. Slowly expand it to your entire torso, then your legs, arms and head. If it feels good, continue to expand this Light Energy as guided. Again, if you only make it through to this step, you will feel the benefit.
• When you are ready, visualize this powerful image of you handing yourself a ball of Light Energy. Maybe start to play catch with the ball of Light Energy flowing back and forth between the multiple aspects of yourself. Feel yourself within the Light Energy, merging with the Light Energy, knowing that all aspects of you are Light Energy.
• Give and receive this gift of Light Energy from yourself to yourself. Know that you are worthy to receive and give because You Are Source, You Are Light Energy.
• Be willing to spend as much “time” in this space as feels right to you.
• When you are ready, gently close your practice in any way that feels appropriate to you – bowing to your own inner wisdom and yourself as Light Energy.
• Be willing to come back to this feeling anytime even when you are not specifically doing a full meditation. If you become stressed or worried, bring this Light Energy, this feeling and/or this beautiful image back to you in order to raise your vibration and remember who you truly are. You Are Light Energy. You Are Source.

With profound gratitude to the creative energy of Gerd Altmann, may you experience yourself as Light Energy, always.

Hollywood Piercing the Veil

by Lori | Nov 28, 2021 | Blog

What did you think the first time you saw Fantasia or The Matrix? Did you find them entertaining? Did they make you ponder what appears real in our world and what doesn’t seem real? Those who met Kris Duffy probably remember her discussing both these films. When The Matrix first came out in 1999, Kris’ Soul told her that it was the decade’s best movie that pointed out that we are in an illusion. Knowing that couldn’t be the end of the information, Kris asked what was the best movie of all time to point out the illusion. She was guided that it was the 1940 Fantasia movie. What other seed planting movies might be coming to a theatre near you?

I have seen a few movies lately that were interesting. I might have read more into them because of my belief system, but the synopsis of both probably were inspired by more than just 3D storytelling and with movie goers in mind.

Nine Days

Nine Days is described well by the Washington Post reporter, Michael O’Sullivan. “Nine Days, an existential fantasy about a group of unborn human souls going through the application and interview process for the job of life, makes for a fine, live-action companion piece to Pixar’s animated feature Soul, which was one of the best and most life-affirming films of last year, in any medium. Writer-director Edson Oda, making an auspicious feature debut, has devised a deliberately stagy — yet surprisingly effective — device to make his point: Life should not be taken for granted.”

For others of us, Nine Days can be another nudge to ask our own Higher Self /Soul what we still need to explore to more fully embrace the idea that we are in an illusion of the third dimensional world. Then, to take the opportunity to heal any fears or blocks that might come up as we remember who we truly are. Nine Days might also raise false beliefs in us that only a chosen few “make it”. Or that the chosen few might be chosen for their ability to play the third dimensional game vs. being chosen just for the experience of being human. Those were a few of the “ah ha” moments for me. You might be guided to see what comes up for you while watching the film. (Writer’s note – I was able to borrow the DVD through the network of libraries associated with the Poudre River Valley Library District.)

Free Guy

Free Guy is a fun movie that mirrors piercing the veil of the illusion. It has the feel of The Truman Show meets Ground Hog Day – which both could also be on the list of movies that help us question the illusion.

Here is the description from the Disney Wiki page. “Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action-comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as a bank teller named Guy, who discovers that he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game called Free City. He then becomes the hero of the story and tries to save his friends from deletion by the game’s creator.”

I didn’t have as many “ah ha” moments with Free Guy, but probably enjoyed the lightheartedness of it more than Nine Days. Either of these might make for an interesting evening of entertainment for you.

Perhaps more poignant is that those of us who write and read this blog are not the only ones who will have the potential to see the bigger issues that are raised by these films. Others who may not have ever heard of the illusion or the experiment in duality, nonetheless, are being exposed to these concepts in ways that might be more agreeable to their needs or their personalities. That gives me hope that we will be able to reach more of humanity and to help all to awaken to the truth of who we all are. Thank you, Hollywood, for helping us to piece the veil.

Gratitude to Kellepics from Pixabay.com for the image above.

Healing Self-Sabotage

by Lori | Oct 31, 2021 | Blog

What are your most embarrassing moments? Do you have them in your mind?

I mentioned to a friend of mine recently that two of my most embarrassing moments in my life happened in the last couple of weeks. Well, as you know, be careful what you put out to the universe. In the trifecta of my embarrassments, number three was this week too! I had really hoped that I was done making these sorts of faux pas. Which of course, is why I am guided to write about these today. My “mistakes” aren’t over yet. I am still engaging in unforced errors that we might call of form of self-sabotage.

In the outer world, my self-sabotage comes from being too impatient and wanting to be efficient. Of course, rushing through things may seem efficient but it isn’t always effective. I am like the quote usually attributed to Winston Churchill, “You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing after they have tried everything else.” That is me sometimes. I don’t have time to do it right, but I do have time to do it over.

In my inner world, my self-sabotage comes from not listening closely enough to my inner wisdom. Many times, this stems from not slowing down enough to listen to the little voice of concern that flashes in my consciousness. When I get these little hits, if I would just take a moment to ask, “is this something I need to check in about?” or “is there some information that needs to come to my conscious awareness,” a lot of heartache and seemingly negative consequences would be avoided. But, I am still learning. And I need to stop beating myself up about the fact that I still have lessons to learn.

With many issues, rolled up with the self-sabotage are the elements of self-judgment, lack of self-forgiveness and lack of self-worth. As I try to master listening to my guidance, I will also need to master trusting and following my guidance, too.

With these ideas in mind, let’s take a couple minutes to ask our souls for guidance. Ask: what form does my self-sabotage take? What do I need to heal in order to self-sabotage less often or not at all? What energies or frequencies will help me with healing self-sabotage? Are some of the energies I need Trust, Non-Judgment, Self-Forgiveness, Worthiness or Surrender to the Plan? Take a few moments to write down what will help you. Once you are done with this inventory, set your intention to clear or heal the aspects that need to be cleared. Set the intention to hold the frequencies that will aid you in healing your self-sabotage.

I am thankful to Gerd Altmann with pixabay.com for the lovely image accompanying this blog entry. It helps us to remember that Being Yourself is You Being Source. You Are Source. We Are Source. Be Yourself.

What Makes Me Human?

by Lori | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog

My right thumb has been bothering me for a couple months. Physically, the condition is called “trigger finger.” The situation has improved, but it isn’t 100% yet. As I continue to look at the metaphysical mirrors to help heal the situation from an energetic standpoint, it occurred to me that some believe what distinguishes humans from most other animals is the opposable thumb and the brain function. (And because I believe my thumb condition is due to too much texting…perhaps my brain function isn’t working at 100% capacity, either!)

Is it my opposable thumbs that make me human? I think it is my ability to experience joy. I believe my ability to appreciate the bee flying around the Russian Sage bush outside my window for the beauty that it creates is what makes me human. I believe my gratitude for a gorgeous Autumn Day makes me human. My joy in listening to music and dancing makes me human. My thrill at picking apples off a tree and harvesting the winter squash in our garden makes me human. Sharing a kind word with a stranger, helping a neighbor, playing with my dog makes me human.

Of course, I realize that all these activities don’t define me as human. They define me as divine – divine but in the human form as the sensory vehicle. I don’t know how all these experiences will feel when I am no longer in the human form, but I know I will still be divine. Next time, I think I will experience all these as the bee.

Gratitude to John Hain for the creative image.

My Love Is Just A Reminder

by Lori | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog

When I need a little help calming myself, this song usually helps me. Trevor Hall’s performance of East Forest’s remix of A Reminder helps me remember to find my center. I hope you find the beauty and benefit in it, as well. Here is the Youtube Link if you want to experience it yourself. A Reminder

“A Reminder”

Do you remember
When you looked in the water and saw your reflection
The embers
They drew out a map and they showed you direction
Your sender
Is far in the east where your heart is at peace
When you enter
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center

Help me recall that first morning
Sunlight adorning
Cracks on the floor well it served as a warning
Everything’s changing
All re-arranging
Felt so familiar
So amazing
Hopped in the car
Drove to the mountains
Cows in the street
Prayer beads you were counting
There was the river
Eternal Giver
Flowing forever
Remember find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder

When you’ve lost your way
Colors start to fade
Take a look within
Find your offering
Hold it to the sun
Let your spirit run
Remember
Remember find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder
My love it’s just a reminder
Find your center
My love it’s just a reminder