Passing thoughts on reaching out...

Wow!  It is interesting how negative energy can perpetuate itself if one lets it.

I am doing my best to distract myself and look the other way, but it still feels like a punch in the stomach.  I guess there is a part of me that takes it personally and allows it to hurt.

On the other hand, my Science of Ming reading today was amazingly synchronistic during my sacred time.  I quote:

“Misunderstandings are less likely to occur when we assume a benevolent intention on everyone else’s part and react accordingly.  If there intentions are found to be other than kindly, we respond as we need to, but do not rewrite our story of how the Universe works because of it.  Much of our suffering has come from redefining ourselves as lesser beings in the face of change or conflict. But Source is still Source—still our Source. Our connection with the Infinite is unbroken and undiminished. We are free to make mistakes without coming to believe that we are a mistake. This sense of freedom not only heals us, but also vaults us past the need for healing.”

Can you say wow!  I sure am…

Passing thoughts...

I had an experience of being on the receiving end of a personal attack and a lot of judgements the other day. This caused me to take pause and look inside myself as I always do whenever anything like this happens in my life.

I was reminded of the following quotes and concepts today during my sacred time:

When one judges and condemns, they are looking in the mirror and projecting their own "stuff" onto another.  I have been both guilty of this as well as on the receiving end of it.  It hurts on both ends!!!

Judge not, lest ye be judged.

"What you think of me is non of my business." -Terry Cole-Whittaker

"Be yourself, everyone else is taken." -Oscar Wilde

Blessed be!

Stefen Ray

The 90-Day Vortex Diet - Day 5

It became bleedingly clear to me last night at my Mediumship Development Class that some people misunderstand what I mean by a "90-Day Vortex Diet". Oops! Let me clarify...

I can understand why some folks are reacting with surprise to my project's title! I don't need a nutritional diet! I am in excellent shape.

What I mean by a Diet is a mental, spiritual and energetic diet of the MIND or EGO.

I am "dieting" from the repetitive, conditioned reflexes, reactions and ways of being I have learned during this lifetime.

What I glean from the book, "The Vortex", is these conditioned and reactive responses to life are not necessarily life-affirming. Some of them are just downright destructive, judgmental and non life-affirming.

My "diet" is an exercise, an experiment and test of the concepts surrounding the Law of Attraction and repeated throughout Esther & Jerry Hicks' numerous books and CD's. I am practicing the tools and processes in this book to see what happens. Nothing more and nothing less.

I am practicing FEELING GOOD NO MATTER WHAT and keeping my eye on the prize. I am turning my cheek from my conditioned ways of being and practicing a "new" way of being.

Check back in as I continue to share my experiences...

The 90-Day Vortex Diet - Day 4

I feel good and that is what matters most!

Are things where I want them? No, not completely.

Are things heading in the direction of my desires being fulfilled? You betcha! Faith can move mountains!

According to the book, "The Vortex", the contrasts I have been living and experiencing have launched numerous "rockets of desire". These "rockets of desire" cover every subject and every desire for expansion or newness I've ever thought or desired. The best thing is these "rockets of desire" are awaiting my ALIGNMENT in order to come to fruition. It's that simple.

I don't have to worry or struggle anymore. I just have to trust this and get my butt into ALIGNMENT with my Vortex (non-physical self) by reaching for improvement. The actions and steps to be taken will be obvious.

Every morning I meditate, pray and read inspirational passages to set the tone for my day. It is vital to me!

I want to share a document my Spiritualist Minister, Rev. Drew Vogt shared with us that he obtained from the Abraham-Hicks' website.  I read this every morning.

A Synopsis of Abraham-Hicks' Teachings

1. You are a physical extension of that which is Non-physical.
2. You are here in this body because you chose to be here.
3. The basis of your life is freedom; the purpose of your life is joy.
4. You are a creator; you create with your every thought.
5. Anything that you can imagine is yours to be or do or have.
6. As you are choosing your thoughts, your emotions are guiding you.
7. The Universe adores your for It knows your broadest intentions.
8. Relax into your natural well-being. All is well. (Really, it is!)
9. You are a creator of thoughtways on your unique path to joy.
10. Actions to be taken and possessions to be exchanged are by-products of your focus on joy.
11. You may appropriately depart your body without illness or pain.
12. You can not die; you are Everlasting Life.

I especially like number 10 as it reminds me that my focus on Joy and feeling good is my primary objective of this "diet" and my daily life. And so it is...

The 90-Day Vortex Diet - Day 2

Yesterday went extremely well. I accomplished a lot AND got to the gym to begin again my physical fitness routine of Yoga, cardio, core and weights. It was wonderful to get back into the swing of things after the holidays. My body LOVED it!

What really hits home for me about the Law of Attraction and The Vortex is the simplicity of the concepts. It is putting it into practice that is the challenge. You know how that is, when things don't go the way you want them to?... I don't know about you but my mind wants to immediately go to judging, criticizing, justifying and positioning. It is an automatic response that I have been conditioned into. It really takes effort to shift my focus and get back into my Vortex.

One of the concepts from the book that really helps me is that if I cannot shift my focus in a particular area of my life, then think of an area of my life where I can. For example: If I cannot shift my to my focus in the subject of my career, then, focus on a subject where I can regain my improved focus like my relationship, or my health or some other area where I can easily grab good feelings, thoughts and be grateful and full of appreciation.

Over and over again, in all of their books and audio programs that I have read or heard, Esther & Jerry Hicks tell us that nothing is more important than that we FEEL GOOD! Period!

I am taking this to heart. This is the simple and easy focus of my Vortex Diet. Focus upon feeling good and supporting that for 90-Days and see what happens...

The 90-Day Vortex Diet - Day 1

I am so excited about today. It is the official day I am beginning this 90-Day Vortex Diet journey. It should be quite an adventure and experience, especially the part about me writing about it on a daily basis. Wow!

So, here's to the Law of Attraction and what Abraham has been teaching us for a number of years. Since finishing the book, "The Vortex" by Esther and Jerry Hicks, I have had the pleasure of toying with these concepts. I have seen the inkling of some results and I have seen positive steps in my self and in what the Universe has been bringing me. BUT, this is not the end...

As I wrote yesterday, I am on my knees and at my wit's end as far as creating and experiencing my life as a miracle and creative endeavor. I have been in more of a survival mode for a few years. And what's challenging is when something outside of me has been showing up contrary to what I want, I have been bogged down by this for several days and weeks and suffered the consequences of my "focus".

The more I lament and judge, the more I find to lament about and judge. Interesting how that works! Again, it's all about the Law of Attraction and where I choose to place my focus.

This grand experiment is for me to consistently practice turning my focus away from what I don't want and focus on what I want to create. I am going to shift my focus whenever I find myself in contrast, negativity or upset. I am going to take a moment to check in with my "Vortex" (spirit or non-physical self) before I make any decisions, take any actions or even speak. I am going to do as the book tells us to do, to focus on my connection with My Vortex and feeling good.

Nothing is more important than that I feel good! This is going to be my primary focus.

I will use the book as a guide when I feel stress or contrast and lose sight of my Vortex. I will share all of this journey with you as well as the results.

Ya'll come back now! Ya' here? XOXOXO

Vortex Diet outline and intent...

So, tomorrow is the big day we begin this 90+ day journey together. Why you ask? Well, I have several reasons now that you mention it...

1. I want to test this "Law of Attraction" and practice the principles laid out so clearly in The Vortex, by Esther & Jerry Hicks.
2. I want to share this journey with others.
3. I love to write.

What led me to this place of wanting to test this out? Well, a heck of a lot.

Back in November I went on a Shamanic retreat in the Sierra's for Samhain. It was a great weekend, however, there was a side of me that was still suffering and did not want to return to humanity. I have felt beat up and exhausted by life and by life's challenges recently.

I was ready to "go" as we say, but my spirit guides would have nothing to do with it. They quite clearly instructed me to come back and to listen to them. Listen, listen, listen. They are willing, able and desirous of helping me. Help in this life is what I needed because I was on my knees begging for rescue.

What I didn't realize is I needed to be rescued from myself or more specifically MY MIND!

This did not come to me easily. It took a while to see. I was guided to pick up the book, "The Vortex" and begin reading it. It had been sitting on my shelf for a few weeks gathering dust.

Upon beginning the book I, once again, became clear that my "problems" were all in my mind. It was my thoughts and beliefs that were holding me back. This was hard to swallow, so I decided to "test" it out. I decided that I needed to practice the concepts and processes in this book. Up until that point I had toyed with the processes and concepts, but quickly returned to my insanity as soon as contrast showed up the way I thought it shouldn't. Sound familiar?

In this state of despair and drama, I bought a set of Mala beads to wear. Why? Well, when I find myself stuck, I pray and get grateful. All 108 beads. EVERY time I do this my focus shifts, I feel better and things go differently. It took some work initially, but now it is getter easier.

For the next 90 days I am going on what I call The Vortex Diet. I will share this with you. I will share with you my challenges, my concerns, my ideas, my emotions, my thoughts, my wins and results and my insights. We will see what my life looks like in 90 days...

Thoughts about the Holidays.

So many people to acknowledge, so little time. So many folks in my life that I want to buy "things" for.

Is this because I want to or is this the greedy capitalist machine driving me?

Quite honestly, I don't care! I love to give and be generous with my friends and family. I like them to know they are special to me during this time of year.

Now for the next question; why during this time of year? Why not all the time?

That is an awesome question and I believe that I do express myself to my friends and family quite honestly and openly most of the time. I LOVE to tell my friends and family I love and appreciate them. It only takes a moment and it usually impacts them in a positive way.

I do my best to live by this code as much as possible, however, being human has it's foibles and pitfalls. My ego has gotten in the way for so many years in so many ways. I KNOW now it is a moment by moment challenge to stay in an attitude of love, gratitude and appreciation.

In my personal work, I have made it a priority to be and feel my connection with my non-physical self. It is the single most important thing I can do for myself and those that I love.

Why? Well, I have noticed that the more I take care of my SELF and not look to others, the better the relationships and circumstances are that show up. It isn't a selfish thing, it is a highly spiritual thing because no one can help me with my connection with Source. They can point me in the direction, but I have to take the steps. I have to do the work.

So, this Holiday Season I am working on my connection with Source first. That is my gift to my SELF. This is also my gift to my family, friends and acquaintances. If I am in a great space, then everyone benefits.

Wow, can it really be that easy? Time and trial will tell...