Kim's Blog

Persuing your dreams

2009-12-03T00:45:00.003-07:00

I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.W.B. Yeats

Are you a good listener? Do you support your loved ones beyond your own limiting beliefs and allow them to have their dreams?

It's really hard when you love someone unconditionally, whether they be blood or better than blood, and find you can't really share with them your heart because the message you always get back is, 'you need to be more realistic', 'you can have that .....someday' or 'other people are already doing x,y or z with more experience','you can't afford an upgrade', 'you don't need _______to better your business' The list goes on.

Or the longtime close friend who knows your dreams better than anyone else on the planet. When one of those dreams falls through, the friend or loved one isn't there to really support but to tell you why you were wrong in the first place and how they knew better.

It's always jarring when someone you deeply care about, who supposedly holds similar beliefs of abundance, prosperity and manifesting has a negative response to a goal of your own. It doesn't make sense to limit someones goals because of a belief you have about how long it should take them to earn the money they desire or the timing of when you think they should have another child or if they shouldn't get married. That's about you not them.

It's one thing when someone who doesn't mean that much in your life is the dream squasher. It's quite different when you realize that those you hold the dearest in your life can't support your vision for yourself. It can cut so deep it's hard to breath. Those moments often feel deafeningly lonely and have the capacity to create a recoil so strong in a relationship, it doesn't survive.

The next time someone you love is sharing with you their ideas, hopes and dreams, pause before you respond. Ask yourself, 'Am I responding from my own sense of fear, lack, low self esteem or am I responding in supporting my friend in their ability to accomplish their dreams?' The deal is you may not be able to see that dream for yourself. And that is okay.

We are constantly evolving. Give the gift of unconditional support to your loved ones in their pursuit of dreams and goals. They will navigate the way. You will receive an abundance of support for your own dreams in return.

Peace,
Kim

Gratitude is contagious!

2009-10-26T11:33:00.008-06:00

I want to share with you a website that I find to be inspiring and helpful. The original goal of this site was to get 1 million people to receive and participate in daily gratitude. I signed up over two years ago and still find it to be an inspiring pick me up.

The address is www.GoGratitude.com You can receive 42 days of gratitude via email. They do not spam your box. Make sure you watch the flash movie. There is something that creates an energetic shift while you watch. There is a new site www.WorldGratitude.com It's on my list of sites to check out.

You know, the more gratitude we acknowledge for ourselves the easier it is to share with others. The more we share the vibration of gratitude with others the better our quality of life. By sharing this energy we give each other the opportunity to enjoy a the same up lifting energy.

Now I know gratitude can be a challenge at times. Here's what I do. I go to the basics. Somedays, I am grateful for the simple things. The other day I was grateful for a dying plant because I was learning how to better help it thrive.

If you really want to excel in the gratitude department, be actively grateful in moments of stress and challenge. Somedays, I am grateful for the obnoxious customer service agent on the other end of the phone because I am seeing how far I have come in life in my ability to compassionately handle this type of interaction.

A way to ground with gratitude is by keeping a journal. Consistently write down three gratitudes a day. They need to be different everyday. The energy becomes stuck if you write the same three things everyday.

If you are ambitious, try 9 for 90. I have given this assignment in many of my classes. That's writing down 9 gratitudes for a period of 90 consecutive days. Those who have done this have seen some amazing changes in their lives.

My gratitudes for today:

I am gratefull for/that....

My daughter's cold clearing her body
The sunny weather we have today
The response I am getting for the workshop
My creativity
I found a reputable place to spay our foster kitten
My husband's willingness to clean out clutter
I don't have to go to the grocery store today
The Blue Jay that is at the feeder right now (beautiful!)
The house we live in

This took less than 5 minutes and they are all things I feel a connection to.

What are you gratefull for today?

Kim

Right vs Peaceful

2009-10-11T23:30:00.004-06:00

Ahh the vat of family crap! Do you happen to have that person or people in your family who is always spouting off their opinion as if it were absolute truth and because it flowed from their golden lips makes it all the more special?

You know the kind, they make global statements, spout their beliefs on politics, healthcare and child rearing just to name a few. In their world they are always right and conversational social grace is no where to be found. I am sure, those of you who have experienced this can add your own adjectives.

Well guess what, not only did I grow up in it, I married into it. Go figure on that one!(Mind you, I am not referencing my husband...he, somehow missed out on that ancestral DNA) Also, I have to say, not all family members of either side are this way.

Recently, I have had the opportunity to be around this particular behavior. Pic a topic and before I knew it, I was in the vat of crap and sinking fast! I wanted to speak up and say that it's not my experience or that's not what I believe to whatever topic was being blathered about in the moment. It never helps. I have tried. Even saying something as benign as 'That is not my experience.' creates a back lash. I am never heard or my thoughts and beliefs respected. Then it hit me....'observe'.

I started with what was happening for me. My throat chakra was closing, my heart rate was up and my breathing had changed. 'What am I feeling right now?', Disrespected and unheard. Why? Because the people in this situation can't allow for a differing opinion or belief. It threatens their existence. Do I feel limited in this moment? Yes. I realized that by feeling disrespected and unheard even devalued to a certain extent, I was emotionally and energetically supporting their limiting beliefs and victimizing myself at the same time!!

Wow!

I asked my self the following questions
Do I need to be right?NO.
Do I need to express my beliefs in order to feel more secure in what I believe?NO.
What do I hope to accomplish by expressing my opinion?'being heard
Where does my need to be heard come from? My Ego.
What is the cost of being heard in this group?My inner peace. Plus I get the consolation prize of connecting with and supporting their need for an adversarial interaction which will leave me feeling off kilter for days.

Conclusion....My emotional, mental and physical peace is worth so much more than engaging in this pattern of behavior.

I then thought, 'What can I do right now to feel better?' Politely leave the room. The need to use the bathroom is always a good reason. From there I wandered upstairs to the kitchen and hung out with others who were from out of town and had a pleasant conversation.

How peaceful!
Kim

Computer issues....damn that Mercury retrograde!

2009-10-07T23:39:00.003-06:00

Hi everyone,

I haven't fallen off the planet or ascended into the afterlife. My internet service has been up and down in my area for over a week now. They, being the ones who know things at Comcast, say the problem has been fixed. Time will tell.

I found it interesting that this started during Mercury Retrograde. In case you are wondering, that is when Mercury has the appearance of rotating backwards in our sky. From an astrological stand point, it can wreak havoc on electronics, all forms of communication and objects of a mechanical nature. Such as cars.

There much more information than that about Mercury Retrograde which I may expand on in another post.

I am back and will resume posting!

Kim

Ah the Aspen Leaves

2009-09-28T10:03:00.004-06:00

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

2009-09-22T23:06:00.003-06:00

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

2009-09-18T22:48:00.004-06:00

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

2009-09-16T23:49:00.009-06:00

"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!!

2009-09-11T06:55:00.003-06:00

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?

2009-09-08T05:42:00.003-06:00

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.

2009-09-04T23:49:00.003-06:00

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

Scripts

2009-04-07T21:04:00.003-06:00

Lately, it seems a lot of stuff is coming up for people. Most of it is old scripting from situations experienced earlier in life. It can be quite challenging to over come those experiences and messages from the past. Especially when they have driven your decision making most of your life.

When you find yourself struggling in a current situation, pay attention to what you are feeling. Ask yourself a few questions. Does this remind me of something from my past? What are my predominant thoughts and feelings regarding this issue? What do I want to be different? As you allow yourself to connect with the deeper issue you have the opportunity to create room for change in your situation.

Flip the script. Once you have identified your thoughts and feelings start focusing on what you want the situation to be. Start running that story. Get into the feeling of it. See it, feel it, believe it, the rest will follow!

Kim

The Worshop

2009-03-29T14:11:00.002-06:00

The Workshop previously scheduled for March 26th is now rescheduled for March 31st, 6:30-9:00pm at the same place. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks! Kim

Free Workshop Cancelled

2009-03-26T12:09:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone,

The free workshop scheduled for tonight is cancelled due to weather. This workshop will be rescheduled for next week. More information to follow later today.

Stay safe and warm!

Kim

Road Blocks to Manifesting - Fine tuning the process

2009-03-24T09:50:00.006-06:00

There is so much information about 'Manifesting', 'Law of Attraction', 'The Secret'...etc. It's great information which gives you plenty of tools to work with. I know, I use them, teach them and have been mastering my manifesting abilities for most of my life. I have done quite well!

However, there is a detail that always seems to get lost in the process. That detail is the blocks that come up for people. Blocks show up as fears, procrastination, distraction, anxiety and the list goes on. Often, the larger the 'leap of faith' required to attain that desire the bigger the block. They serve a wonderful purpose which is to help you clear the path for permanently manifesting.

This is exactly when it is important to step into the emotional issue, investigate it and find a way to release it. The way to investigate the issue at hand is to pay attention to what you have been thinking, feeling or talking about with people. What's happening for you when focusing upon your desire/goal? Do you fully believe you are worthy of having it happen for you? Notice if there is any resistance or nervousness which comes up. Step into that emotion, give it voice and discover what needs to happen for you to release it.

It's in the release of the issue that creates better alignment of you to your goal!

Kim

The Intuition Course

2009-03-19T07:41:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to be bringing you this course! Over the years, I have had many people ask to learn more about their intuition, to be connected to their guides, learn energy work. It didn't feel right to present a class just on one topic or the other as it all goes hand in hand. After numerous nudges from spirit in the form of people consistently and continually asking, I had a moment of frustration and said to spirit, if you really want me to teach this, then show me how because so far, I've got nothing. That's when inspiration hit me. I went back to my roots.

I remembered how it was for me when I started opening up again and how I learned to hone my abilities. That's when the intuition around the 'how' and 'what' of the class came together. I thought, if I had it to do all over again what would I change? I have had excellent mentorship but what could have made the process easier? Which is what has led me to this.

As I started working on the content of the class, it became clear to me how to format it in a way that gives the participant building blocks to work with. I know learning how to hone and use your natural intuitive abilities can be a daunting prospect. People have often said to me, "You're a natural I couldn't do what you do." It's not about doing what I do. It's about learning how your intuition works for you and maintaining a constant connection in order to help yourself and possibly others whether personally or professionally.

While working on the format, I realized that in order to give you all the best opportunity for success I had to incorporate all facets of intuition and touch on the basics of energy work. I feel it would be a disservice not to include the energy piece.

The content is thorough and very interactive, however, the process will be fun and exciting! Those of you who have worked with me know that you must bring your sense of humor as I feel that is the best way to learn!

It is my honor and pleasure to present this course to you.

Please check the website for more details.