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Dropping the Protection

July 8, 2015 By Kat

Travel offers a change of space & invites fresh energy into one’s life. Everything appears exciting & different which can be very uplifting. There are opportunities to explore & new things to discover. Being away from home is like one big adventure every day.

This is just what I’ve been doing for the past eight weeks by travelling to the East coast of Australia. Stepping out of my normal day-to-day routine allowed space for a spiritual adventure to present.

Sea change, new adventures & a Soul cup refill

We are all constantly evolving & expanding. This can get quite uncomfortable at times. Simply trust the periods of discomfort are leading to a growth spurt. This is how I felt for most of April leading into May. When I arrived east I knew this was the time for reflection & retreat.

Even those of us who have consciously chosen to take a more spiritual path, leading from within, have challenges. Probably more so than ever. Nowadays the challenges show up thick & fast. Working knowingly with the universe is fascinating. I wish to accelerate, learn & grow in this lifetime so embrace challenges head on in order to achieve this. It’s the best life education I feel I can receive. That is why I share this story with you today to let you know we are all ONE going through the same things.

A big check in with myself was long overdue. One major change I’d noticed about myself was physical. I wasn’t feeling comfortable in my skin. This was showing up on my face with pimple breakouts, congestion & redness. My clothes were feeling tight & I didn’t like what I was seeing in the yoga room mirror. So much so I’d started to wear long tops to practice in. This I haven’t done for four & a half years. I was picking the skin on my fingers & at my nails especially when I feeling challenged.

This behaviour wasn’t authentic, hiding away instead of addressing why there I was feeling discomfort. The extra physical layers appearing (It wasn’t a huge amount but enough to get my attention) were for protection – from myself.

Why did I need protecting?

Everything was going really well, and still is for me, both in business & personally. Even better than ever actually, I’m on a real upswing this year. With every pull forward there is always an equal & opposite pull back. My positive resistance showed up as…

Self-sabotage.

Hence the need for protection, I was attacking myself. The self-sabotage came in the form of falling into victim mode (This was part of my Mercury Retrograde theme for May). There are a few people who challenge me greatly & I just can’t escape them (& shouldn’t have to). I feel they are here to help me honor my truth. My buttons were being pushed & I was rising to the bait. I felt attacked, put down, trampled on & left feeling unworthy.

It wasn’t the other people making me feel like this. I was creating the drama in my own mind! Instead of smiling, gracefully accepting the situation & moving on instantly I was creating a huge story out of it that I carried around for weeks (if not longer). This was making me rather unhappy.

The drama was then manifesting physically around my middle, right over my Solar Plexus Chakra our major energy store hub of self-worth & self-esteem. I was draining my own energy & forming a protective layer in an attempt to create a barrier.

Anxiety was rearing its ugly head too, which just fed the story more. I dreaded bumping into my perceived attackers & constantly worried about ‘what they would say next.’ I bet these people were totally clueless to the crazy that was going on in my head. It was my mind creating the fuss then attracting more of it in reality. Totally bonkers behaviour – looking back now.

Yoga is a great way to ground, harmonise & shift stale energy. (Photography by Ben Marden)

How did I figure all this out?

Having the space to connect in with myself properly without distraction showed me the way. (I should have been doing this from the start but again I was too caught up in it) Spending lot’s of time out doors connecting with nature cleared away the cobwebs got me grounded. Being away from the usual triggers, having a solid regular yoga practice, eating nourishing seasonal food, new projects to get stuck into & friends to catch up with helped disconnect from ‘the story.’ It no longer mattered & I could see I had just been attacking myself with my thoughts.

Focusing on things that I love filled up my Soul cup & gave me so much happiness. Instead of wasting energy on perceived drama & put my powers into creating a life I love everyday. Just how it should be, not just 90% of the time with 10% drama creation. 100% love all the time.

Self-love & healing

Metaphysically I used deep meditation to shift the victim consciousness, speak my truth & stop being a people pleaser (this is a big reason I was reacting so badly as I want everyone to be happy. When I perceived people weren’t happy with my actions I attached to that & felt like a failure. I am only responsible for my own happiness, no one else’s). Meditating with three of the healing releasers from New Energy Awakening assisted in the shift.

Releasers from New Energy Awakening

Attending a brilliant day retreat for healers showed me other ways to release & just be. Using a combination of breath work, ecstatic dance, moving meditation & sound healing. Being around people with the same passions for wellness & healing was healing in itself too.

Finally I had an extremely beneficial kinesiology session that really helped me get to the bottom of this deep-seated emotional hook. It’s amazing what you unearth by stripping by the layers.

Once I relaxed, regained my centre & personal power my body responded. Without even trying the layers of protection melted away. My stressed out skin cleared up & I haven’t had a break out in weeks. The long yoga top I brought to practice in (the cloak) hasn’t been worn in the yoga room. I now look in the mirror with eyes full of gratitude & love. I’ve called back my power.

The result is I feel lighter, brighter & my jaw isn’t aching. (We can hold a lot of tension here) I’m standing taller again so my shoulders are less tight & my spine is nice & straight. (Hunching over is another form of protective behavior) All signs to take note of in the future.

Over to you…

Have you had a similar experience?
Has feeling stressed & anxious has caused a noticeable effect on your physical body?
Do you look externally to blame others instead of checking in with what’s going on inside of you?

Feel free to share in the comments below.

BIG love, till next time,

Kat xx

Pressing Reset

August 27, 2014 By Kat

It’s been six weeks since I wrote a blog post. That’s not very Blog Hearted of me is it? It’s not been a lack of inspiration holding me back either. My notebook is full of ideas & nuggets of wisdom I wish to share. It’s just been a real struggle to get these words into something readable. But you know what I’m okay with it. I fully accept the past few weeks haven’t been focused for writing.

July was huge for me. It was a real stock take month for getting back in touch with my desires for the year. The intention I set for 2014 was to ‘simplify.’ I was doing great with it until I fell off the wagon in May & June. Slipping back into old habits of over committing & sacrificing self-love. Doing too much all at once, the usual story. July saw me pull back & regain my power.

Luckily I was able to break this habit before it escalated. At the start of July I took an interstate trip to the Gold Coast. A change of space was just what I needed. Spending nearly a week immersing myself in the yoga that I love at a teacher’s development seminar.

The schedule was very high pace. We were zipping from house, to yoga class, to lunch, to lecture, to dinner, back to lecture & finally hitting the pillow well after midnight after winding down with some social time. It was wonderful! I didn’t have to think or plan. Everything was mapped out I just had to turn up at the right time & do yoga or take notes.

It felt like a ‘reset button’ had been pushed in my head. I can safely say the intense daily Bikram practice helped a lot whilst I was away. There nothing like a tough, hot sweaty two plus hours to turn off the mind, nourish the Soul & detox the body.

Going to new places away from home allows us a break from our everyday normalities. Holiday mode is awesome! No cooking, cleaning, washing or shopping. Just 100% me time to focus on something that brings me great joy. I was very blessed this trip as my dear friend & travel companion hooked us up with amazing, generous & kind hosts who made our stay such a beautiful experience. (They even washed our sweaty yoga clothes!)

Experiencing a change of space is so important too. Everywhere in the world carries a different level of frequency. This is made up of everything within the area from the people to the landscape. Forests & mountains vibrate at a different rate to say the city. Each place offers unique gifts of varying healing energy. For me being a very ‘bush’ person to be by the sea was just what I needed. It was a new bandwidth to tune into.

I returned from my week-long trip rejuvenated & freshened up. My vibration had been upgraded I could feel it. Others could too & I attracted a wave of new clients without any conscious work. My whole outlook on life had been rebooted. It could be compared to wiping the grim from my glasses & could see clearly again.

Interstate travel – feels like you’re going somewhere when it’s on a plane!

On my return I had so much to share & my enthusiasm was booming. The new knowledge I brought into my yoga classes flowed excitedly from my heart. I started planning new workshops & event ideas. Physically my body was feeling strong & happy from all the yoga. Plus I’d been eating a whole lot of good food that was readily available in Burleigh Heads. It was sheer bliss to have my juices & smoothies made for me.

The most amazing Greek Meze plate in Burleigh heads! Om nom nom

From my time away I really got back in touch with how important it is to put my needs first – self-love. It’s easy to get detached from what brings us joy. When I am nourished on a Soul level & topping my cup up with activities that bring me great happiness I am better able to do my work. Yes I have a business to run so I can’t be a total lush going on expeditions every fortnight. As I mentioned above I attracted a whole lot of new business on my return. This was true from my previous holiday in April. (Read about it here, here & here) Which equates to a positive business move I feel.

To keep the chilled out holiday mood going I stepped very slowly back into my workload. There was no need to rush straight back full tilt. I felt like taking it easy & doing just the bear minimum. That is exactly what I did. Keeping the ‘retreat’ mentality alive even when back at home.

How did I do this?

Firstly I took advantage of the fact I’m self-employed & not tied to the 9 to 5 mentality. One of the reason’s I decided to work for myself was to allow for more freedom in my daily schedule. If I wished to spend the morning or afternoon not ‘working’ I could. Usual ‘weekend’ activities could take place on a Wednesday if I wished because they could. Perks of the job.

That’s just what I did! I met my other self-employed friends for lunches, coffee or walks. One afternoon instead of wasting time driving home between teaching yoga classes I went to the coast, parked up under a tree & read. Solo dining is such bliss. I don’t even need company as I’m perfectly content alone with my thoughts (or my Kindle).

Solo dining is Soul nourishing. Organic coffee, homemade cake & my Kindle. Who could complain with that?

Just a few hours here & there at random times to the norm is just like having a mini break away.

Try it! Break your usual routine & do something different at a time you usually wouldn’t. Go for your lunch break at 2pm instead of 12:30pm & walk somewhere you’ve never been. Stop off at the beach on your way home & watch the sun set. The possibilities are endless.

Let me know how you get on in the comments below! More importantly see how you ‘feel’ by branching out & having mini space changes through out the week. Has your ‘reset’ button been pushed?

Till soon, love K xx

Intuitive Artwork

May 21, 2014 By Kat

You may have seen the piece of artwork I posted on the Seren FB page last Friday. As promised today I will share with you my intuitive reading & the message this painting has for me personally.

All the artworks mentioned today are the creation of the crazy talented Chris of CHingel Art. Originating from New York, Chris has been in Perth for the past few months travelling & working.

I was very blessed to witness Chris’s artistic talents live at an event in Perth a few Sunday’s ago. Intuitively painting in the middle of the city centre during the live jazz festival. After just a few hours the painting started coming to life. It’s truly memorizing to witness. From blank canvas to visual masterpiece. I’ve always said painting is a form of meditation, both for the artist & the audience. Here’s the process of creation. The final piece has found a home with us too. Magical isn’t it?

Today I’m going to write about another piece of CHingel art. This breathtaking piece below is one I personally purchased. I first connected with it on an Instagram photo. Straight away it sang out to me. The instant gut feeling drew me in. It wasn’t till four days later when I saw it for real I just knew it was coming home with me.

I knew a little about the background to the inspiration for the painting. However the art made its way into my life with specific messages just for me. Connecting with the piece came really easily. Just being in its presence turned the psychic tap on. It was hung straight up in my healing room where I spend the majority of my time. After a few days of ‘settling in’ I sat with the painting to meditate & do some automatic writing.

Here’s what I received:
(Grammatically it’s a bit choppy, I don’t like to edit what comes through automatically too much. Also rhyming is common as it’s the language of the Soul)

Heart Chakra – The dominant colours are pink & green, those associated with the heart Chakra. The bird on the right clearly has its heart open & glowing, flying free. Breaking & bursting out of the shackles that have been holding me back from connecting with my true feelings inside of my heart. These suppressed feelings are my ‘truth.’ The authentic me I’ve been connecting so deeply with in private. It’s time to reveal my findings. I’ve been resisting allowing my true feelings to flow free for others to see, especially those feelings that are coming directly from my heart/Soul.

There is great fear of letting go, speaking out & really ‘feeling’. I’ve been hurt in the past by reactions of others when I have spoken my truth. I fear this will happen again so I’m holding back. There is nothing to fear. I am stronger, more connected & well supported than ever. My ‘team’ have my back. TRUST. The answers are within, keep checking in. The voice I am hiding needs to be released. I will best serve others that are struggling too by sharing what I’ve been through.

The Crown & Third Eye Chakras are featured on the left side of the painting, the spiritual & feminine side. ‘Inner eyes that within.’ There is joy to be had by no longer hiding. Keep these Chakras clean, clear & open. Crystals.

The number three is coming through strongly. Three is associated with the Ascended Masters. Isis, the feminine Goddess, is present for me. Especially in the three triangles underneath the face. The face itself is a great master teacher. The word ‘tree’ is heard when I look deeply into the eyes. Tree rhymes with three, it is also within three. Nature, wisdom, earth & fire. Yin & yang – but there is need for balance, middle ground, trilogy = THREE. Left, right & centre.

The name ‘Anum’ has come through. A strong feminine energy. With some research I find Anum is the ‘girl that has everything going for her.’ What stands out about Anum is:

“She not only is helpful but she is genuinely caring about everyone. Creative, good taste, intelligent, incredibly funny, selfless, secretive (so secretive…kind of like a valt…she could be a secret agent how secretive she can be and sometimes to secretive that it drives you crazy haha), an amazing listener, a true friend, stubborn, Witty, she gets along with most people.” (1)

Haha some of these characteristics I carry. The secret vault resonates for me. It’s time to unlock it, crack the code & break it open. Lightness will prevail with a swirling vortex of colour, visions & messages. No more hiding. No more playing it safe. Stop following along the templates of others, forge forward with my own style. Break free.

Take it at a steady pace, no need to rush. Create from within & see it pull through to reality. Time will not restrict me. It might get a bit crazy but I will find the clarity in the situation through stillness. The noise will quieten. Freedom.

-FINISH-

Wow, even writing this up from my scribbled notes more came through for me. Art is not just a pretty picture to style a home with. Art is a channel. Created from one Soul for another. I’m truly grateful that this piece has found it’s way to me with its many messages. I feel it will assist me to further open my heart, nudging me to allow ‘the true you to shine through.’ It’s time. No more hiding, no more fear.

What comes next might be controversial to the mainstream audience, however they are not my audience. I fully trust what messages I chose to share in words or in person will reach the people who need them.

Wings out, it’s time to fly!

Join me again soon for how I’m working on cracking open the ooey gooey centre of my Heart Chakra…& let some more of ‘me’ out.

Love K xx

Reference: 1. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Anum

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It’s okay when plans change

May 7, 2014 By Kat

Hello there dearest readers. I’m sure by the time this post gets ‘pressed’ it will be way out of my usual posting schedule. Over the past year I’ve been pretty good at showing up on time Tuesday & Thursday every week. Consistency is key to building an online presence, making it easy for those who follow to know when to check in. It also assists in building relationships. But you know what sometimes things just don’t happen the way you planned all the time. That is why I’m posting on a Wednesday!

I’m currently working my way through an amazing online course ‘Bright Eyed & Blog Hearted’ with the super coach extraordinaire Rachel McDonald. I’m learning so much about blogging & running an online business it’s kind of ironic I simply can not get online to implement my course work right now. This site is a visual ‘mess’ (to me anyway!). I’m itching to get to know what I can do now I’m ‘self-hosted’ in WordPress, think custom themes, plugins, spam filters, no adverts!

Over the weekend I struggled to get a post together for today. It’s OKAY though! I’m fine with the way plans & scheduling can change quickly at the moment. I can fully accept that sometimes other aspects of life need to be dealt with first. The ‘me’ of three years ago would have been stressing & straining. Staying up late to bang out ‘something’ to post the next day. The inner control freak would have been beating herself up, feeling like I was letting my readers down by not delivering. Sometimes that approach can create a surprisingly good post. That wasn’t an option this time.

For me now though I don’t want my posts to be forced, ‘mend & make do’ style. It’s not who I am. Everything I post I wish to be authentic, from my heart with meaning & resonance. Not nobbled together just because I need something up on the blog.

That is why part 3 of my Indian Pacific adventure is not up online this week. It’s not even close to being ready. Sure this has upset the flow of a three part series. I could have spent time right now putting that together instead of this post for consistency value. It just didn’t feel right. I felt I needed to let you all know I’m not super women & things do change. And it’s okay to roll with these changes. Especially this past two weeks, things are moving, changing & shifting at an accelerated rate.

Why haven’t I had time to blog?
Since returning from my trip to Adelaide my business has sky rocketed. Everything is the result of my solid efforts, hard work, beliefs & determination. I had three presenting events last week, in person healing sessions, marketing, design work & my usual (but reduced) yoga classes to teach. Hosting a workshop at my house meant cleaning, tidying & preparation needed to be made time for. I simply could not fit in blog writing. A lot of other important paid jobs have been put aside too to this week which is filling up fast as well. It’s fantastic, just where I want to be. I’m so grateful everything is taking off & heading in the direction I wished to manifest. It just means no time for writing.

Guidance
On Monday in my true style I asked my Angels for some quick advice as to my current situation by pulling an Angel Feather oracle card on a phone app I have. I was looking for reassurance that everything, all this plan switching & swapping, was all in my best interests. Here’s what came up:

BUSINESS GROWTH. Enough said. It’s exactly what I had intuited for myself & my mentor had told me so as well. Now my Angels had confirmed my full packed schedule is because my business is growing.

Where is this all leading?
My point here is that it is okay when your planned schedule changes. Just re-prioritize, write lists of what must be dealt with first & cross them of as you go. I have fully trusted the plan changes I’ve had this past fortnight are fully in my best interests. Despite having a major bought of overwhelm getting ready for my speaking commitments (whole new post of that coming soon, eventually in the future!) everything worked out, better than I could have hoped.

How did I deal with all this change?
Just by staying present in that exact moment & dealing with what needed to be done then & there. Not worrying or focusing on what I hadn’t achieved or what was waiting for me later on. All this without running myself into the ground or missing out on all important down time & self-love. Okay I haven’t blogged but writing could still be classed as ‘work.’ Taking the afternoons off after both presentations to sit & chat with a friends for ‘hours’ served me so much better that rushing home to work on my next event.

My message is:
Its okay when plans have to change, let it be, it is what it is right now. Presence is everything. Breathe, smile, relax, give gratitude & surrender to the flow life is.

With love, K xx

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