DailyOM

Reiki Wednesday

Posted on August 20, 2014 by CJs In Sight

A couple of weeks ago, I invited two coworkers to the Tuesday Reiki Circle @ Bagua. These are girls I instantly connected with & we were all on the same wavelength with similar interests. I told them about Reiki & they wanted to experience & learn more. As always, it was an experience you can’t explain. They loved it, and the next day at work we were all excited (yet, calm lol) & we told everyone about it. Now other coworkers wanted to go & wanted to bring their partners. Word quickly spread & now many people wanted to go. I knew we’d be bombarding the Tue circle so I reached out to my Reiki Master Melissa Aluna Solano & asked if she would host us. She was more than gracious & one of my coworkers offered her place right across the street from work.

We set the date for 8.20.14.

Today, I went to lunch with one of the gals & we headed to Flossie’s, our local spiritual shop where you can get just about anything from stones, crystals, sage, oils, incense, soaps, small furniture, chimes, etc. We’ve already been here a few times together. We both ended up buying Tibetan (singing) Bowls. The other gal bought a bowl the day before.

I get back from lunch and catch up on my emails and read today’s DailyOM, it always comes later in the day. It was all about singing, harmonizing, and vibrations. That’s what “singing bowls” are all about. And who doesn’t love to sing… well I mean, if you can hold a note.

The Benefits of Singing Harmonizing with the Universe – <——DailyOM>

There were a total of 11 of us, perfect number. We all connected & disconnected on a deeper level, hearts & minds were opened, tears were shed and Melissa was there to guide us & provide her priceless and angelic insight. It was a beautiful night.

In such short time, my coworkers have become like family. Every day we experience synchronicities & “coincidences”, we’re inspiring each other & making deeper connections & growing. Being able to merge my soul family & work family on another level is a blessing! This is what life is all about. Connecting. Creating. Beauty. Balance. Love. Light.

I’m very grateful.

– CJ

UPDATE: Thursday Morning 8.21.14 – So last night while writing this I kept hearing the ringing of the bowls. I asked Andre if he heard it. He was watching gymnastics and I thought perhaps it was the TV, so I asked him to mute it. I still heard it. I went to another room, I still heard it. I closed my eyes, I still heard it… that high pitched vibrational sound. It wasn’t annoying, but it was lingering.

So today we come in to work, everyone is all smiles and giving each other hugs & everyone else is looking at us strange. One person caught the energy & said, “Wow, look at all this love.” We just looked at them & smiled… in our flow. The world needs more hugs! They feel great. Then, my coworker (who I bought the bowl with) comes up to me and says, “I wanted to ask you because I’m not sure why but all night long I kept hearing the bowls.” I just looked at her, smiled & said, “I thought it was just me.” We both got those happy chills. #Synchronicity #Confirmation #GoodVibrations

Posted on January 27, 2014 by CJs In Sight

There is no secret recipe for happiness & contentment. The individuals who move through life joyously have not necessarily been blessed with lives of abundance, love, success & prosperity. Such people have, however, been blessed with the ability to take the circumstances they’ve been handed & make them into something great. Our individual realities are colored by perception—delight & despair come from within rather than without. Situations we regard as fortuitous please us while situations we judge inauspicious cause us no end of grief. Yet if we can look at all we have accomplished without dwelling on our perceived misfortune & make each new circumstance our own, the world as a whole becomes a brighter place. A simple shift in attitude can help us recognize & unearth the hidden potential for personal & outer world fulfillment in every event, every relationship, every duty & every setback.

The universe is often an unpredictable & chaotic place & the human tendency is to focus on the negative & assume the positive will care for itself. But life can be no more or no less than what you make of it. If you are working in a job you dislike, you can concentrate on the positive aspects of the position & approach your work with gusto. What can you do with this job that can turn it around so you do love it. When faced with the prospect of undertaking a task you fear, you can view it as an opportunity to discover what you are truly capable of doing. Similarly, unexpected events, when viewed as surprises, can add flavor to your existence. By choosing to love life no matter what crosses your path, you can create an atmosphere of jubilance that is wonderfully infectious. A change in perspective is all it takes to change your world, but you must be willing to adopt an optimistic, hopeful mind-set. DailyOM

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PERFECTION

Posted on October 24, 2013 by CJs In Sight

It is good to remember that one of our goals in life is to not be perfect. We often lose track of this aspiration. When we make mistakes, we think that we are failing or not measuring up. But if life is about experimenting, experiencing & learning, then to be imperfect is a prerequisite. Life becomes much more interesting once we let go of our quest for perfection and aspire for imperfection instead.

This doesn’t mean that we don’t strive to be our best. We simply accept that there is no such thing as perfection—especially in life. All living things are in a ceaseless state of movement. Even as you read this, your hair is growing, your cells are dying & being reborn & your blood is moving through your veins. Your life changes more than it stays the same. Perfection may happen in a moment, but it will not last because it is an impermanent state. Trying to hold on to perfection or forcing it to happen causes frustration & unhappiness.

In spite of this, many of us are in the habit of trying to be perfect. One way to nudge ourselves out of this tendency is to look at our lives & notice that no one is judging us to see whether or not we are perfect. Sometimes, perfectionism is a holdover from our childhood—an ideal we inherited from a demanding parent. We are adults now & we can choose to let go of the need to perform for someone else’s approval. Similarly, we can choose to experience the universe as a loving place where we are free to be imperfect. Once we realize this, we can begin to take ourselves less seriously & have more fun. Imperfection is inherent to being human. By embracing your imperfections, you embrace yourself. – Madisyn Taylor – DailyOM

Spirituality & Acceptance

Posted on April 17, 2013 by CJs In Sight

Just because you are devoted to following a spiritual path, attaining inner peace, or living a specific ideology doesn’t mean you should expect to achieve perfection. When you approach your personal evolution mindfully, you can experience intense emotions such as anger without feeling that you have somehow failed. Simply by being aware of what you are experiencing & recognizing that your feelings are temporary, you have begun taking the necessary steps to regaining your internal balance. You may feel guilty & angry at yourself or even feel like a hypocrite for not being able to maintain control after practicing being centered. However, being patient with yourself will help you more in your soul’s journey than frustration at your perceived lack of progress. Accepting that difficult situations will arise from time to time & treating your reaction to them as if they are passing events rather than a part of who you are can help you move past them. Practicing this form of acceptance & paying attention to your reactions in order to learn from them will make it easier for you to return to your center more quickly in the future. Doing the best you can in your quest for spiritual growth is vastly more important than striving for perfection. – DailyOM

BAD DAYS

Posted on January 7, 2013 by CJs In Sight

We all have days from time to time when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. You may wonder, on a bad day, whether anything in your life will ever go right again. Having a bad day can show you that it is time to slow down, change course, or lighten up. A bad day can help you glean wisdom you might otherwise have overlooked or discounted. Bad days can certainly cause you to experience uncomfortable feelings you would prefer to avoid, yet a bad day may also give you a potent means to learn about yourself, and contribute to the people we become. Though we may feel discouraged and distressed, a bad day can teach us patience and perseverance. It is important to remember that your attitude drives your destiny and that one negative experience does not have to be the beginning of an ongoing stroke of bad luck. A bad day is memorable because it is one day among many good days – otherwise, we wouldn’t even bother to acknowledge it as a bad day. Know too, that everybody has bad days, you are not alone, the world is not against you. Tomorrow is guaranteed to be a brighter day. – DailyOM

Working Together as ONE

Posted on November 1, 2012 by CJs In Sight

More than any other species, ants & bees function as parts of a whole. They cannot & do not survive as individuals; they survive as members of a group, and the group’s survival is the implicit goal of each individual’s life. There is no concept of life outside the group, so even to use the word individual is somewhat misleading. Often, humans, on the other hand, strongly value individuality & often negatively associate ants & bees with a lack of independence. And yet, if we look closer at these amazing creatures, we can learn valuable lessons about how much we can achieve when we band together with others to work for a higher purpose.

Most ants & bees have highly specified roles within their communities, some of which are biologically dictated, and they work within the confines of their roles without complaint, never wishing to be something other than what they are. In this way, they symbolize self-knowledge & humility. They also display selfless service as they work for the common good. In many ways, they are like the individual cells of one body, living & dying as necessary to preserve the integrity of the whole body, not to protect themselves as individuals. In this way, ants personify the ability to see beyond one’s small self to one’s place within the greater whole, and the ability to serve this whole selflessly.

Ants & bees can inspire us to fully own what we have to offer & to put it to use in the pursuit of a goal that will benefit all of humanity, whether it be raising consciousness about the environment, feeding the hungry, or raising a happy child. Each one of us has certain talents we were born with, as well as skills we have acquired. When we apply these gifts, knowing that we are one part of a greater organism working to better the whole world, we honor & implement the wisdom of ants & bees. – Madisyn Taylor

Honor Yourself

Posted on October 16, 2012 by CJs In Sight

Consciously directing loving energy toward ourselves through meditation & enjoyable activities helps us feel lighter, happier, and more connected in our relationships. While most of us routinely express love and kindness to others, we often forget to honor ourselves with the same level of affection. Since love is a transformational energy, choosing to love & cherish ourselves can encourage good health, high spirits, and a willingness to connect more meaningfully with others in our lives. The more loved & happy we feel inside, the more we want to reach out to share our joy with others. The love you feel for others will be magnified if you also focus on loving yourself today. DailyOM

Spreading Your Light

Posted on September 24, 2012 by CJs In Sight

I’ve been visiting a site called DailyOM and they are always posting the best insights, usually by Madisyn Taylor. I have been sharing them with my friends and decided I should share them here as well, respectfully.

Today’s DailyOM is about Spreading Your Light:

We unconsciously absorb each other’s energy, adopting the temperament of those with whom we share close quarters, and find ourselves changed after the briefest encounters. Everything we do or say has the potential to affect not only the individuals we live, work, and play with but also those we’ve just met. Though we may never know the impact we have had or the scope of our influence, accepting & understanding that our attitudes & choices will affect others can help us remember to conduct ourselves with grace at all times. When we seek always to be friendly, helpful & responsive, we effortlessly create an atmosphere around ourselves that is both uplifting & inspiring.

Most people rarely give thought to the effect they have had or will have on others. When we take a few moments to contemplate how our individual modes of being affect the people we spend time with each day, we come one step closer to seeing ourselves through the eyes of others. By asking ourselves whether those we encounter walk away feeling appreciated, respected, and liked, we can heighten our awareness of the effect we ultimately have. Something as simple as a smile given freely can temporarily brighten a person’s entire world. Our value-driven conduct may inspire others to consider whether their own lives are reflective of their values. A word of advice can help others see life in an entirely new fashion. And small gestures of kindness can even prove to those embittered by the world that goodness still exists. By simply being ourselves, we influence other’s lives in both subtle & life-altering ways.

To ensure that the effect we have is positive, we must strive to stay true to ourselves while realizing that it is the demeanor we project & not the quality of our wondrous inner landscapes that people see. Thus, as we interact with others, how we behave can be as important as who we are. If we project our passion for life, our warmth, and our tolerance in our facial features, voice, and choice of words, every person who enters our circle of influence will leave our presence feeling at peace with themselves & with us. You never know whose life you are affecting, big or small. Try to remember this as you go out into the world each day.

– Madisyn Taylor