As sentences seem not to flow out of me this morning, I will go with impressions that I wish to share with you about the TV show "Golden Girls." I grew up with this show and many other US shows in Germany (the dubbed versions), and I was so excited when one of the channels here starting broadcasting a few episodes again. One recently watched episode especially got stuck with me, and I realized that I always liked the show so much for the following reasons:
A strong sense of female companionship
The support they give to each other through the hardest moments
A sense of humor that lightens the spirit
Diversity among these women in character, age and regional background (only after watching it in English I realized that two of them are from New York City, one is from the Midwest, and one from the South)
Why I wanted to share this with you is because as women we might overlook how powerful female friendships are in our lives, and it really make me appreciate again the support, wisdom and love that I receive from the women in my circle. Yes, we can discuss many things with the men in our lives but there are some things that want to be shared with women only.
Nourish the golden in you and others by connecting with the girls in your life:
Who do you want to send support to this week?
And who can you ask for support?
In what ways can you generally strengthen your bond with the women in your circle?
These are questions for you and me as I am walking next to you on the path to a more powerful and loving self. And I hope that my ruminations are fruitful and inspiring to you! I thank each of you for being your true self, for giving and loving to yourself and others, and for being there for each other in lighter and in darker times.
A heartfelt thank you to all my beautiful friends,
Join us this Thursday, January 28th, at 2:00 pm EST for the next episode of the Intuitive Path Radio Show.I have invited Diana Meade, a
creativity coach, self-taught artist and writer to talk to us about the
importance of creativity for our lives and how we can unleash our
creativity through energy techniques. Diana helps women claim their
creativity using the body’s energy to ignite the creative spark. Diana
made her living painting for seventeen years. After discovering energy
techniques, she realized that her struggles with the creative process
could be lessened or eliminated. Many of the blocks that stood in her
way dissolved and she has been able to take more creative risks and
enjoy the creative process much more ever since. She now shares her own
experiences with the women she works with, and we have the pleasure of
benefiting from her insight in this episode.
For more information and to access the show live or as a download, go to the following link:
For the readers among you who know me well, I am not the biggest movie buff and usually hesitant about movies like Avatar who are hyped to a great degree. So, how I ended up watching it, was because of my mother-in-law's birthday wish to see it with us. My husband had seen it already, and told me that the technology behind it was amazing and very advanced, only that the plot in his opening was not as exciting and new.
No worries, I am not planning on spoiling the movie for any of you who haven't seen it yet. I just want to mention a few things that were striking to me, and feel very important to share. I would certainly love to hear your comments on this.
Interconnectedness: We are all connected, through the environment we live in, the communities we are part of, and the invisible source of energy that brought all of this about - name it God, the higher being, whatever term you prefer - the movie shows the power and beauty of being strongly connected with each other
Community: The sense of community is certainly strong in the movie, and there is the interesting contrast between the interaction between the humans and the interaction between the Navi, the "aliens".
Environmentalism: Yes, the movie is about protecting your environment and appreciating the beauty of nature. Not because that's the thing to do, and it's cool to be green. No, because it's a basic necessity for us to appreciate our nature as we need it for survival on a physical, spiritual, mental... level. We are meant to nourish ourselves from nature, and at the same time care for it, appreciate it, and understand its value to our lives. Just from a basis of common sense, how can we survive with our oxygen or clean water? We can't! And we still continue to pollute the air and the water and all these great resources that were given to us in such abundance.
Feminine Power: Ok guys, this has to be said from a female perspective. The women in this movie are awesome - in the human and the Navi community. And again, in order not to spoil the movie for some of you, let me just say that the power of the Navi community lies in empowered status of both the women and the men. They might have different roles but they complement each other. How can we human beings really thrive if part of our society doesn't live their potential? This concerns not only women, this concerns any people in our societies who are disempowered and have less access to resources than others.
I did not expect this movie to evoke these reflections for me but I am so glad it did, and I hope it will make you think about your life as well and the way you have created it for yourself. Know that you have the choice any second to change the course of your directions. We can always be more connected, more loving, caring and trusting, and life gives us the chance to do so anytime.
My guest Ulli Allmendinger and I had a great show on Wednesday 12/16/09 when we spoke about "A Balanced Life - Using Ayurveda to Achieve Greater Harmony Within." I promised to post the documents here which Ulli shared with me about the different doshas/constitutions. This is really a wonderful resource to start with, and I hope it will be of great help to all of you.
I am very open to suggestions for topics or guests you would be interested to hear on the radio show, and also feedback about the past shows. This is my work for you, and my intention is to inspire, inform and move you into action so that you all step up to your greatness.
Much love & peace, and again all the best for 2010,
The next episode of the Intuitive Path Radio Show will be on Wednesday, January 13, at 12:30 pm EST. My
guest in this episode will be Athenee Mastrangelo, a Certified
Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant. She offers
organizing and productivity services to individuals and business owners
everywhere. Athenee helps her clients develop effective systems to deal
with hectic daily schedules, as well as paper and information overload.
With her time management, paper organization, and space planning skills
she helps them with a customized plan to get organized and stay
organized. Athenee and I will talk about how to de-clutter our office
and our computers, and she will share tips and tools to make this
process fast and easy. Let's "clear the table" so that we can take
action on new projects and invite in new opportunities!
For more information and in order to find out how to listen to the show, please go to www.blogtalkradio.com/theintuitivepath.
First, let me announce
that the next episode of my radio show will take place this Thursday, December
10, at 12:30 pm EST. My guest will be a dear friend and colleague Steve
Dahlberg, head of the International Centre for Creativity and Imagination. The
subject of our conversation will be “Living Your Purpose through Creativity.”
Please go to www.blogtalkradio.com/theintuitivepath
to find out more about this episode. With this post I am continuing to provide
you with the wonderful tips and insights from each episode. In case you have
not listened to any of the podcasts yet, you can access previous episodes
through the player on this blog or go to the radio website directly - see the
link above. Each episode is filled with laughter and great energy! Feel free to
send me your feedback as well as suggestions for future shows. In my previous
post on the show with Davender Gupta
I forgot to mention how you can connect with him and his work. His website is www.coachdavender.com, and you will
find him on Facebook and Twitter under “coachdavender.”
Let us now move over to
the recap of the second episode with Diana Dorell, an intuitive counselor and
healer, which aired on November 10, 2009. Diana and I met through our mutual
friend Maryellen Smith, and the three of us have been supporting each other in
our personal and professional growth ever since. In this episode we discussed
“The Guiding Power of Intuition” – what it is, how we can access it and how to
differentiate it from all the other voices we hear. As intuition is at the core
of both our work, I am thankful to share all this information with you that
hopefully will help you reconnect to your inner wisdom.
So, what is intuition? Diana describes it as the messages she receives from
a higher source. This information comes very quickly, intermittently during the
day, not always when you want it to come, and it is fast and clear. When the
angels speak to us, Diana explained that their voice is very loving and gentle,
without any fearfulness. Something like “You are being guided to…” or “For your
highest good…” I experience my intuitive voice as expansive and like to
therefore call it the bigger voice. At times it can be frightening because it
brings up these outrageous ideas about the possible directions in our lives.
How to differentiate intuition from the other voices in
our head? Diana
explained to us that outside of the intuitive voice, there is wishful thinking and ego thinking. When
our egospeaks to us it is fear-based, it emphasizes that we are
separate from other people which is the opposite of our one-consciousness. This
voice might tell you that “I am not special” and “I am not good enough.” These
are repetitive mental anxiety-ridden thoughts, as Diana calls them, and they
are connected to the 3rd chakra which is about control and the
desire to be individual. In contrast to the bigger voice of intuition, the
smaller voice of the ego wants to hold us back so that we stay in our comfort
zone and maintain the status quo. It wants to protect us in a way, and operates
based on our interpretations of past events and experiences.
We might tend to believe
that it is a negative voice altogether, though this voice has its place in
reflecting our personality and in distinguishing us from everyone else. Only when
we allow the ego voice to become the dominant guide in our lives, then we live
in lack and limitation, and do not allow ourselves to grow and reach our full
potential. In addition, Diana illuminated that wishful thinking can be linked
to our ego in a certain way. These are the things we think about constantly,
and never take action on like “I really should work out more…” Does this not
sound familiar ;-)? In order to differentiate the voices, it is essential to
listen to the way they come to us and what quality they have.
How can we access our intuition & trust it to guide us
into a greater future? First of all, intuition is a gift to us all. This is important because
some of you might believe they are not intuitive or do not know how to access
it, and I encourage you to be open and test the information you learn here for
yourself. The key is that for every one of us intuition speaks in a unique way,
as we are all unique beings. Though there are four main channels of psychic
information:
1)clairvoyance (images, seeing a movie…)
2)clair audience (voices, ringing in the ear…)
3)clair sentience (gut feeling, pain in throat…)
4)clair cognizance (quiet knowing e.g. phone rings and you know who it
is)
Here are some wonderful tips Diana shared with us for
accessing our intuition:
ØKeep
record of your intuitive hits with date in a journal or any other format, then
look back and check it off, this creates awareness of the power of your
intuition and how it mainly speaks to you
ØMeditate
to open up your third eye; clear cord crystals held in your receptive hand can
help you to get grounded and more tuned in to your intuition
ØTo
clear yourself from surrounding energies, call Archangel Michael to wrap you in
a pink bubble from head to toe – this is very useful when you work in an office
and there is lots of tech energy around you
ØAnother
tip that I learned from an intuitive if we want to protect ourselves from
negative energies, is to cross our arms in front of our solar plexus to avoid
taking those vibrations in
In addition to actively
growing our intuitive muscles, it is important to let go and do things that we
really enjoy and that bring us into a state of flow. Then, our intuitive voice
can reach us in our state of bliss and joy where we are so much more receptive
to the grand message of the higher source. You know best what these activities
might be – Diana mentioned dancing which is the same for me. I love to sing or
take a walk outside, and I open up to the beauty that is in me and around me.
If you want to find out
more about Diana’s work, her website is www.thedancinggoddess.com. Diana
is also on Facebook and Twitter and has a weekly radio show on
soulsjourneyradio.com.
Get inspired by the
information we shared in this episode & join us for the next episode of the
Intuitive Path Radio Show!
The weekly Intuitive Path Radio Show is in full swing, and I can happily report that we are on our fifth episode coming up tomorrow, Thursday December 3. I wanted to make the wonderful tips and strategies from each episode available to you on my blog, and I encourage you at the same time to check out the podcasts. You can either access the previous episodes through the player on the front page of this blog, go to www.blogtalkradio.com/TheIntuitivePath or go to itunes and find the podcasts under "Intuitive Path." Each episode has been filled with inspiration, information and laughter - I am sure you will enjoy them!
Our first episode "Manifesto: How To Transform Your Livelihood Into Your Calling" aired on November 2, 2009. My guest was business coach Davender Gupta who I had the pleasure to work with in the Book Yourself Solid Marketing Course. We discussed the importance of creating a manifesto which is basically a personal mission statement in which you define your life and career based on your talents, passions and values. The manifesto will be your compass for the directions and choices in life and in your career so that you stay on your path for success and fulfillment. It is all about thinking big, envisioning greater things for yourself, and trusting that you have a much bigger impact on the world than you might believe. When you take the time to write your manifesto, tap into your intuition, all the answers are ready for you to discover ;-). As Davender put it so powerfully - we all have a "spiritual DNA", we are born with a mission to experience certain values and make a difference in the world.
Davender shared key questions with us that are essential in creating your own manifesto. It is part of his concept of suCCCCess with each C marking essential aspects of defining your success:
1) Clarity = Who am I? What is the change I want to create in the world? Why is this important?
2) Commitment = Am I willing to make this mission my number one in life?
3) Confidence = What daily actions can I take to build my confidence?
4) Courage = Where can I stretch myself, step outside of my comfort zone, and challenge the status quo?
Especially the first answers under Clarity will give you so much more insight into what you are passionate about and what drives you to action. And then, take one small action step each day in alignment with your personal mission. Life happens one step at a time, and the more you operate from the inside out, the more you will enjoy every step you talk on your intuitive path. And remember that your manifesto can have many shapes and forms - a written text, a poem, a vision board, an audio recording. The key is to enjoy the process, and rekindle the passion, power and purpose you have inside yourself.
For more inspiration and information, here are some resources that Davender shared with us:
* Laurie Beth Jones: The Path - Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life
* Rick Levine et al.: The Cluetrain Manifesto - The End of Business as Usual
As you might know, I recently started my first radio show on Blog Talk Radio, and I learned so much for myself in the process. This was a very risky endeavor for me because I jumped into the cold weather of the unknowing and scary ;-). So far, I would only start a new adventure if I felt that I had enough facts to get started and not embarrass myself - the latter being the underlying motivation that we often times don't mention. But as many of you know, I am an open book and very willing to share my inner struggles and turmoils. Anyways, something in me told me that I needed to change my approach, and just get started somewhere. It is impossible to know everything from the start, and actually, is it ever possible to know it all? Therefore, it is so essential to trust ourselves when we start something new.
You might ask now: How can I trust myself with something I have never done? Here is my approach which I want to share with you: I remind myself of similar adventures in the past, and the strengths and talents that I brought to the table that made it an enjoyable, rewarding and successful experience. I also look for the support of close friends and colleagues which in the case of my inaugural episode was really overwhelming and tremendously helpful! In addition, I had wonderful first guest in my coach Davender who is actually also "guilty" in moving me forward to do this program. And if there is one thing that I have learned from Davender, and that is to be bold in my self-expression and have fun in the process!
I won't deny the fact that I was very nervous about the show. All kinds of scenarios ran through my head of what could go wrong but as soon as I reminded myself of my ability to lead a conversation and be truly present with the other person, I felt so much better. In order to feel the pleasure with the pain of leaving the comfort zone, it is so important to build on your strengths and talents. Often times we force ourselves to do something that we simply are not as good at. Reaching out of the comfort zone takes a good amount of courage already, so why go for things that are not enjoyable and authentic to you?
For me, it really paid of that I took this leap of faith because it showed me that the pleasure of stretching yourself is so rewarding at the end. I am not saying that I won't feel the nervousness / pain still before an episode but now to know how it feels when I have provided my listeners with value and contributed to their lives through the wisdom and knowledge of my guest and myself on the show, that's totally a price I am willing to pay jumping into new waters :-).
Join me on my next show on Tues 11/10 at 3:30 pm to learn more about the guiding power of intuition. Follow the link to more information: www.blogtalkradio.com/TheIntuitivePath.
Why do
I so strongly believe in intuition? Because life has proven to me over and over
that whenever I follow my inner voice - even when it seems completely
outrageous and illogical – I create and attract what I truly want in life.
Our
inner voice informs us about our ideal self, our deepest desires and
motivations. It shows us the way to fulfillment and true happiness because it
knows us better than we do, and understands our full potential. This expansive
and joyful voice wants us to go for the bigger things in life. It is our
connection to God/Spirit/the universe. It enables us to understand and connect
on a much deeper level with ourselves and others when we listen to, trust and
follow this inner knowing.
All of
us are gifted with intuition – women and men - the question is how much we
cultivate and trust it to guide us in our lives. In Western culture, we have
for the longest time assumed that rational thinking is superior to any other
approach in making life choices. Yet, as Albert Einstein powerfully states in
the following quote, our rational mind can only be the servant, not the master:
“The intuitive
mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have
created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.”
I
believe that now is the time to go back to a life that is in tune with our
inner knowing. As this voice allows us to be unique and extraordinary, and to
find our individual paths to freedom and self-expression, it also enables us to
connect to each other on a more profound level. The better we understand our
selves, the more we will appreciate others and their unique qualities and
abilities.
Intuition
is about trusting that we have all the answers inside of us, that we are much
greater than our rational mind can comprehend, and that we deserve to pursue
our dreams and create an exceptional life for ourselves. Not only will this
benefit each of us and the people around us but it will literally have a global
effect. I believe that the most dramatic impact we can have as individuals on
creating more harmony and balance in this world is by each of us singing their
own song, walking their unique path and thriving on being their beautiful
selves. The happiness and fulfillment that results from living our own truth
makes us meet others with love, compassion and the desire to help them live an
inspired and authentic life.
In my
case, it means to empower women in their 20s and 30s to live their life they
way the want by accessing their intuition to create a life greater than they
could have ever imagined. This is what my intuition has told me, and I am
proven over and over again that I am on the right path, my intuitive path. So, what is yours? Trust me, you have all the
answers within – dare to think big, live big, and enjoy being your greatest
self!
