Ah the Aspen Leaves

I will never forget my first outing to look at the Aspen trees. My friends had been making a big deal about it for weeks. The day finally came, we loaded up the car and headed for the trees!

Now mind you, I was going with my east coast knowledge of leaves and how spectacular they are in the fall. Loads of color ranging from purple, rust, burgandy to gold, orange and fire red. As we drove toward the mountains my friends were chattering away about the trees. I thought, wow! this must be something. My expectations were building.

Finally, the car came to a stop. We all piled out of it. Cameras were snapping and people were ohhing and ahhing at yellow leaves. Huh? Yellow? That's it?!!? Are you kidding? These people need to travel more!

Since then, I have come to appreciate the annual journey in search of the Aspen. I think they are beautiful in their own way. What I love most about this trek is the time spent with loved ones. We take roads we haven't traveled before and always see a new sights. The conversation is always good!

This year we stumbled into Silver Plume. It's definately got that old mining town feel with a few residents and stores that are hanging on. Among all of the old buildings was this perfect spot. It was a playground with a pic nic tables. We decided to stop have dinner and let daughter run around for a while. The local dog joined us, a beautiful blond and white huskey. You could tell he knew the routine. He even had a church key on his collar.

It was a perfect day!

How did you spend your most recent perfect day? You know, the kind of day that stays with you. A day when you took a time out and simply enjoyed the journey.

Peace,

Kim

Nachos and Manifesting

This past weekend I was working a fair in Loveland, CO. While on a break, I decided I wanted something warm to eat. The only thing that appealed to me were the Nachos. They came with cheese sauce and salsa and enough chips to feed four people.

Having sat for the past few hours I decided to walk around the fair while having a few nachos. I happened to get caught talking with a salesman for some new health thing. While listening to his pitch, I was thinking, "I want to get rid of these nachos. I want to get away from this guy."

Within seconds a lady and her mother walked by. The mother stopped, took one of the nachos, dipped it in the sauce and cheese. All the while telling me how nice it was that I was hading out nachos. She even asked if that is what I do all day.

The daughter looked stunned. I was doing my best not to laugh. I simply replied, "I got the nachos at the concession stand." It dawned on the mother that she was helping herself to my food. Of course she started apologizing. I told her it was fine and gave them to her because I was done.

As I walked away from that exchange I had to laugh because I manifested with in seconds of setting the intention, getting rid of the nachos and the salesman the at the same time.

The more we acknowledge the subtle things we manifest everyday, the easier it is to receive what we consider to be the 'big' goals.

Happy manifesting!
Kim

The perverbial brick wall

Have you ever felt like you were banging your head against that darn brick wall ? Sometimes until your face is bloody and your skull is cracked?

Yeah....me too...sorta.

Since the economy took a dive, there has been a pattern emerging in people's lives. For some it's subtle, others not so much. It's one that leaves people feeling a number things. They include feelings of being stalled, spinning wheels, bouts of hopelessness and the old time favorite, all consuming fear.

I believe the economy tanking is one of those moments in which we are being gifted by a loving and kind Universe. We are being given the opportunity to let go of what isn't working. Let go of beliefs that no longer help us. Release what we have been putting out into the atmosphere, whether by action, thought or deed that hasn't gotten us any closer to living the the life of our dreams.

People are having to make choices that they wouldn't have considered a year or even six months ago. Some choices are gut wrenching. While other choices come with a sense of ease. The choices people are making may not make much since if you follow the line of thinking we were indoctrinated into by our society. Educate yourself, work hard, have lots of friends, stay close to your family, and own stuff and lots of it! Boy has that worked for the masses.

The way to know what you are being asked to release is to become aware of what fears are calling to us in the dead of night. What's working on you when you go to the bathroom in the middle of the night? What thoughts persist during your waking hours? What are the dominant topics of your conversations? What creates the most tension between you and your partner?

Once you connect to that issue, who would you become if you release it? What would happen for you? What beliefs are being held around that issue which simply aren't true?

I know someone who has been working toward financial independence for sometime now. He reads all the books, listens to all the right things. Follows through on suggestions in the books and tapes and seen minimal movement. He kept asking himself, in an open reflective way, What else do I need to do to align myself with my goal?

He started noticing where his focus was being drawn that didn't fit with how he wanted to be in his life. One such place was his relationship with his childhood friend. He hadn't felt good about it for a number of years. He had noticed that after interacting with his buddy that he no longer felt good about himself or his friend. At first he thought it was all him and tried to fix it. He even talked with his friend about his feelings.

Finally, he realized he had to let go of the relationship. He thought it would be heart breaking. Instead, he felt a sense of peace and lightness. He noticed his general outlook on life changed from one of a self criticising to self acceptance. His financial life has been steadily improving.

Others are being challenged to make more drastic, unconventional choices, such as giving up the Mercedes for a Toyota. Still others are letting go of their dream home and renting something cheaper in order to build a better financial future.

Whatever you are being challenged to release, do so with an open heart. Then let go and breathe. You may find it's the first time in a while.

May you have peace in your life,
Kim

The Grand Exit

"Did they know how much I loved them?" A question asked by many clients, family and friends during their time of loss. It's asked by those who shared their feelings with the recently departed and those who didn't have or take the chance. It's a question that can leave people haunted for a lifetime.

Death is a funny thing. Everyone seems to have their own way of dealing with it. Some are very expressive while others may fall into the back ground and busy themselves until life returns to
'normal' hoping the emotional pain will also take a back seat. Yet, some use humor. It's all about what works for you.

I was introduced to death at the age of five. My understanding of it all was very limited at the time. Because I didn't have any hardwired beliefs about death, I was able to maintain an openness and curiosity about what happens for the ones who have made or are making their grand exit.

Right now, my husband's Grandmother is making her exit. She doesn't say much when we visit and isn't conscious much of the time. Her hearing and eye sight have been greatly diminished for a number of years. Because of this, Bill keeps asking me if I am 'getting' anything. I do. She's ready. She knows who comes to visit both in body and spirit. She is grateful for the life she has had.

As I stood in her room today with our daughter, she reached for Bill's hand. They sat there for quite a while, simply holding hands. This was unusual, because his family isn't demonstrative. Not a word exchanged. The Love was palpable.

So yes, I know our loved ones know how much we love them no matter how they have passed. I have seen and felt it time and time again in my own experience and my work. It's not in the big emotional statements. It's those simple compassionate moments that carry the most connection.

They really do take it with them just as we keep it with us. It's always there.

Peace,
Kim

TGIF!!

Hi everyone, I don't know about you, boy I am glad to be looking at the weekend! This week has been hectic. You know that feeling of coming up for air? That's me.

Last night I had an interesting moment with a class I am leading. I had a plan. An 'agenda'. (I use that term lightly) At this point the class in learning energy work. My 'agenda' was pretty tight.

Five minutes before leaving for class the cat knocked over a plant which knocked over the oil difuser which knocked over the candle holders then falling onto the floor spilling wax. After a few colorful words, I began cleaning up the mess as it couldn't wait until I finished class.

This created a chain reaction within me of feeling rushed and scattered. By the time class started I was focused on staying on task. Funny thing, the participants weren't. They had questions, comments and basically sharing time.

At first, I felt like redirecting and rushing them to my 'agenda'. Just as I was about to say something, is when I remembered. (heard very loudly from my intuition) ALLOW!!! I took a deep breath, relaxed and allowed the higher plan to unfold. As it turns out, it was so much better than anything on my piddly little agenda.

So, I ecourage you, when your plan isn't falling into place. Take a breath, step back and allow spirit to show you the true agenda.

Have a great weekend!!
Kim

Freedom, Struggle, Sacrifice....Who needs that?

I have had something rattling around in my head since Sunday,while working the Celebration Fair. It came to me while in session with a client. (In no way am I divulging confidential information)

Since I was young, I have noticed a subtle common theme amongst my fellow Americans. That is the desire for freedom. Financial freedom, Freedom of time, Freedom from their job....the list goes on. Freedom always seems to be something we, as Americans, are chasing.

I also believe in collective consciousness. My definition of collective consciousness is that in a group setting there is an unspoken set of rules and belief system from which the participants function and from that we take on the role we play within the group.

For instance, think about your family of origin, what was the unspoken expectation within the family? What role did you unconsciously take on? Such as the peacemaker? Hero? Achiever? Leader? Black Sheep? I am the latter in my family. I wear that title proudly!

Getting to the point
What came to me like a lightening bolt, is that we, as Americans, have in our collective counsciousness a need to struggle for our own personal freedom! It was a wow moment. Think about it, what have we been taught since kindergarten?

We were taught about our history of struggle and sacrifice for freedom. In order to gain that freedom we had to take from others, engage in battles and destroy cultures. Not to mention the lives and lifestyle sacrifices. Since that time, there has been a lot of 'right fighting' amongst ourselves.

Here's the deal, I believe that in our American collective consiousness we have an imbedded need to struggle for our personal freedom. I include myself. It makes me wonder what would happen if we gave up this collective belief and simply stepped into freedom. How cool would that be?

Solution
Notice what your subtle beliefs are about having the freedoms you seek. Do you believe it has to be hard work? Do you believe you have to sacrifice something important to you in order to have that freedom? Does someone else need to be wrong or go without in order for you to feel free?

Develop your own way for releasing these beliefs. I spend a few minutes simply noticing what's up for me regarding this topic. I write it down. Then I form an affirmation while getting into the feeling of what I desire.

Example
"I experience and enjoy the freedoms I desire every moment of my life." While I focus on this affirmation I feel a sense of being open and accepting to the joys in my life. Play with it. Make it emotionally and physically tangible for you.

Wishing you the freedom you desire!
Kim

PS....please contact me via email if you have questions regarding these concepts.

Behavioral Patterns...not a bad thing.

Recently, I was at a retreat in the mountains. While there, I spent some time sitting on the deck enjoying the simplicity of nature. I started watching the humming birds as they took turns at the feeders. I actually saw a few of them perch on a nearby branch to wait their turn. As I watched them I noticed a pattern to their activitey. Clearly this was a behavioral pattern.

I started thinking about behavioral patterns and how often they get a bad rap. Every pattern serves a purpose. Even those which are deamed self destructive. Such as eating disorders, OCD and many others. They usually serve to protect a belief about ourselves. Often when a pattern of this nature is dealt with people experience a sense of freedom.

Here's what I challenge you to do. Look at the patterns you have which are constructive and supportive to your well being. Notice how they serve you. Do they give you a sense of accomplishment, joy, peace? What other patterns can you establish which will help you build on your own sense of well being. Keep it simple.

For me, some of my supportive patterns include exercise, journaling and enjoying a cup of coffee on a crisp morning. I am looking to add a few others!

Wishing you peace and well being,
Kim