Energy Enhancement  Meditation

If you’ve tried all the meditation techniques out there and still feel like you don’t get it and continue to be frustrated with meditation, take the time to explore what Swami Satchidanand of Energy Enhancement Meditation has to offer. His techniques get you into the meditation zone very quickly and move you on to releasing negative energy blockages. 

I’ve studied and practiced many many techniques. I find Satchi’s presentation of meditation to be visually appealing, extremely effective, and a must for anyone who is into symbols, mythology, Latin, or Pink Floyd(not to mention Jung and the Thoth Tarot Deck)!

I’d been on his mailing list for years because his emails and web pages are so wild, you just have to read them. Finally, I decided to get his course last year. WOW!  This man knows his stuff! When he started talking about the proper alignment of the spine I knew I was home. Don’t let Satchi’s mad rambling’s fool you…he’s for real.

It took me a bit of practice to get my spine in proper alignment, but when I did, the quality of my meditation experience changed  immediately. I could feel the difference. And things have been coming up to be cleared like no bodies business over the last year.

My “Catholic Jedi” fiance even gave meditating “the Energy Enhancement way” a chance and he experienced the meditation zone. This is someone who was never exposed to all the various meditation techniques like I had been.

And here’s a little treat for you: an ebook from Satchi that’s a visual feast of information! If you have signed up on my mailing list, you will receive Satchi’s gift(no need to sign up again). If you haven’t signed up already, go sign up at the right to receive this amazing little book.

Be sure to check out his site for more info on Energy Enhancement Meditation.

Beware that the site takes forever to load…lots and lots of information. And,in my opinion, it is confusing on how to order, or what you are ordering,so just email him if you need clarification. You’ll find his email on the site. It’s well worth your time to explore.

You will also find that Satchi is very willing to communicate with people. He has been very responsive to my inquiries over the last year.

And if you decide to explore Energy Enhancement Meditation with Satchi, be sure to tell him “Cara sent you.”

I asked Satchi what was his favorite video of all the one’s he has posted on his Youtube channel(plethora describes the quantity of videos). This is the one he chose: Satchidanand, Meditation, Chakras above the head + Kundalini. Enjoy the trippy intro music and Spanish translation!

Stay tuned for my exclusive interview with Swami Satchidanand in the next post.

Blessings always,

Cara

P.S  Go to Satchi’s site, Energy Enhancement Meditation, now! It’s a trip…just be patient : )

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The funk cometh…

Yesterday I woke up in a dark funk of defeatism and indulged it all day long, entertaining thoughts of self-doubt and fear. Does that ever happen to you?

I’d like to say it was a normal run-of-the-mill funk that amounts to just being upset about not having what you want or not being where you think you should be in your life or comparing yourself to other people.
But that is not how it works for me anymore.

My funks are full-fledged battles. Black and white thinking. Throw in the towel defeatism. Traveling to dark places. Underworld Journeys. High drama at its finest.

Oh my God why would someone in the self-improvement industry be telling this tale of woe? Isn’t the Queen of Metaphysics supposed to be perfect? Hell no. And if any coach, guru whatever they call themselves  is touting themselves as perfect, run for the hills!

These funks allow me to bring more information back to the land of the living. Similar to Persephone’s journeys to the Underworld, but probably not quite as fun. Yes, I ,too, ate the pomegranate seeds, so I go back on occasion.

It’s a battle in the mind to overcome our fears.Or better yet an infusion of Love to transmute this mess of supposed separation from the Divine. This is true alchemy.

No denying I woke up in hell. A hell my mind created.

Jesus said,

“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him…”(Matthew 5:25)

Yes, agree with your mind’s adversarial position at first. Then get to work!

There is Universal Law and boy is it fun to play with, yet there is something even bigger called Grace. What a mystery Grace can be. We’ll chat about that in another post.

And here’s a little secret for you:

If you are making changes in your life, this is when these funks come up.Your subconscious is going to hold on for dear life to the familiar. Security is it’s middle name. Hence the battle, funk, storm, whatever you want to call it. It is part of the struggle to become more of who you really are.

So if you are prone to little funks, or big drama queen funks(like me), know that these too shall pass if you allow it. And upon further reflection, you just might find a gift in the descent.

Here are some mind-savers for when your brain turns on you and starts the funk-i-fi-cation process:

1. Acknowledge where you are. Admit you are in funk-land.
2. Every time an ugly thought about yourself comes up, tell your brain you can totally understand why it would think that,but the truth of the matter is(and replace it with the opposite positive condition.)

For example:
” Okay brain, I totally understand why you might think I am a loser, but the truth of the matter is I’m just feeling a little tired today and am usually successful in what I set out to accomplish.”

Or, if that is way too much , just tell your brain “I hear you!“  Then immediately start thinking about something pleasant. Thinking about kittens works for me…scary, huh?
3. Move. Do some sort of movement. Jump around, dance, walk,clap your hands. It doesn’t have to be for 30 minutes. This just acts to change your state quickly.If you do it for 5 minutes it can be a major accomplishment.

4. Write out your feelings. Go all out. I am famous for cussing at God. Blasphemy? Believe me, He can take it and probably gets a good laugh out of it,too.
5. Affirm that tomorrow will be a better day and just roll with it.
6. Ask what this descent into the Underworld has to teach you.

Here’s a statement to help ride the storm out from Dr. Robert Russell:

I AM AN ACTIVE CHANNEL FOR THE INFLOW AND OUTFLOW OF DIVINE PEACE.
IT FILLS ME TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT IT RULES EVERYTHING IN MY LIFE.
CENTERED IN THE PEACE OF GOD, I AM UNDISTURBED BY ANYTHING THAT
HAPPENS IN MY WORLD.

Blessings always,

Cara

P.S. What gift did I bring back this time? That faith is truly an act of the will.

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Blue Moon December 31, 2009

This is our second full moon in the month of December , a Blue Moon,  a lunar eclipse, New Year’s Eve, and the end of a decade. This year gives a whole new meaning to “once in a Blue Moon.”  Yowza!

It’s a super-powered time to let go and to set intentions. It’s full moon power on steroids.

Even though you may have an urge to throw the baby out with the bath water during this intense energy, be sure to take a deep breath first and rebuild everything with love.

For powerful full moon statements to use, look at my full moon prosperity for you post.

And for the complete scoop on this Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse on New Year’s Eve 2009, check out this wonderful post by Ton Pascal.

Here’s a wonderful rendition of Blue Moon by Ella Fitzgerald for your enjoyment:

Blessings always and Happy New Year!

Cara

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Winter Solstice is a good time to say good-bye to your double-mindedness, change your state of mind, and claim your good. Think you are not double minded?  Think again.

Have you ever claimed your prosperity and then several minutes later had a negative thought? You know what I mean, the thoughts that say, “I’ll never be able to pay these bills, I’ll never have this or that. My life sucks. I hate my job…”

Jesus said;  “No man can serve two masters: For either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and,and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”

Metaphysically, this means it is impossible to demonstrate your good when you are in a divided state of mind.

But you can change your state of mind. And the Winter Solstice has the historical and energetic power behind it to assist you in this task.

The Winter Solstice, typically around December 21st, is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is the tipping point. It marks the darkest time and heralds in the return of light.

The Romans celebrated a rather rowdy holiday known as Saturnalia during this time of year. One of the Saturnalian traditions was to have a time of reversal between master and slave. What if you decided to do this reversal with your double-mindedness?

Become a renunciate in regards to any negative thought. Here are two ways to do this :

1. Vocal Renunciation:
Just go to the mirror and vocally renounce every frickin’ negative thought or condition you can think of. It helps to make a list of these first. Basically,you are talking yourself out of this double-mindedness. When you renounce, it is important to fill the void from the negative with the positive.

2. Reversal
With this method you cut off the power given to the negative thought by thinking about it.You withdraw your attention and start thinking about something good.  Jesus said; ” Get thee behind me , Satan.” This is the metaphysical version of that statement.

Here’s a formula from Dr. Robert Russell you can use for vocal renunciation that I find to be helpful:

“I now demolish all the discordant and
untrue records in my subconscious mind.
They shall return to the dust heap of their
native state of nothingness.I will be done
once and for all with the past negatives
of my life; they must not pass!

I appeal to the Infinite Spirit to open my
mouth and to deliver me of all the old
foulness, pestering sores,burdensome loads
that have weighted me down these past
years, to bring me release and relief, and
to lead me ‘beside the still waters’.”

Replace your “I can’t’s”, “If’s” and “But’s”
with ” I can”, “I have”, “I know,” and of course, “I AM!”

Double-mindedness is part of living on the earth plane. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept double-mindedness as your lot in life.You can keep your eye single so your whole body is full of light. It takes practice and persistence.

The spiritual life, in general, takes practice and persistence. Winter Solstice, aka the tipping point, is an awesome time to recommit to the spiritual life . Please know anytime is good to reject double-mindedness. But during the Winter Solstice and the days leading up to the first of the year is an especially good time because you have the energetics of the planet and of years of tradition backing you up.

Renounce, Reverse, Replace and Claim Your Good this holiday season!
Because it is yours, you know.

Blessings always,

Cara

P.S. If you liked the formula in this post, be sure to check out Forgotten Masters.

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Expect The Best with Spiritual Mind Treatment

Begin your day with this powerful prayer for the expectancy of good by an almost forgotten master of metaphysics, Frederick Bailes. It sets the tone for a good day like nothing else.  A stellar example of practical metaphysics at work.

Frederick Bailes

Try it for yourself and get your mind aligned with this divinely prescribed spiritual mind treatment.

“This day I move in a bright new world, which is the reflection of my innermost thoughts and beliefs.
Consciousness is the only reality; experiences are only the shadow thrown by this reality on the screen of my mind.

This day I consciously and deliberately align myself with Supreme Consciousness. It always moves in right action;therefore,my affairs this day partake of that all-inclusive principle of right action. I am surrounded by a circle of protection; the Knower within me guides me in all decisions; the Law draws me to those persons, places, and things that tend toward my fullest benefit, and I in turn become a powerful blessing to all whom I meet this day. I reject any belief in, or fear of, wrong action.

My body is a temple in which God dwells; all of His methods and activities are those of right action. I welcome every one of these activities and throw myself wide open to them. Nothing destructive can enter or operate within my body this day, for I am deliberately choosing the most constructive molds of thought.

I wish harm or sorrow to no one this day; all persons wish me well. My business is indwelt and surrounded by right action. The Knower in me gives me fresh,vital ideas; I meet nice people, make good contacts,close good sales because people like to do business with me.

My spirit sings this day, for I am filled with the consciousness of Life, a life that is more than physical. I am tuned into every happy, healthy, successful person this day. Their thoughts travel over invisible paths to me and mine to them. I draw strength from them and they from me. I deliberately disconnect my mental pathways from those that are morbid or ugly, for I am alive only to Truth,Goodness and Beauty.

Nothing negative can find a foothold in me this day. No doubt or fear can attach itself to me. No accidents or mistakes can occur because I walk in a path of right action, both when I am thinking of it and when I am not. I release myself and all my affairs this day to the perfect working of that Perfect Law, which turns these thoughts into things.

This word that I speak I speak not from myself. It is the Word of the great God in me speaking Itself into my experience. This word has All-Power to fulfill itself  in  my life and affairs this day. It is the most powerful word in the universe. I release it to the Creative Law of Mind, fully confident that it is now being fulfilled.”

Feel free to add at the end “In Jesus’s Name, Amen” , ” So it is” , ” By the Great Law” or nothing at all. Whatever suits you. It’s your statement.

Notice there is not one word of begging or petition in this prayer.
It is a statement of belief. An announcement and declaration.

If you liked this prayer, be sure to share with others. It’s from Frederick Bailes book, Hidden Power for Human Problems

And if you like practical metaphysics, techniques that can actually help you, check out the Forgotten Masters.

Blessings always,

Cara Yowell

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Have you ever woke up, or looked down at your cell phone or computer screen and there it was– the infamous 11:11.
Well what about 11:11:11? That’s what November 11, 2009 is AND what November 29, 2009 is.
How you might ask, and why should you care?

1. How. November is the 11th month. That equals 11.
11 th day=11
2 +0+0+9=11

Same goes for the next date (11, 2+9=11,2+0+0+9=11)

2. Why should you care?

Well folks, this is BIG energy. This is the first time in our lifetimes that these master numbers have presented themselves in such a manner. This can be very good, but also has a shadow side…that’s the way life works on the earth plane.  Be a conduit for the higher vibrations or sink deeper in the spiritual quicksand. Thank God for free will!

Today is a wonderful day for new beginnings. It is a time to look inward and honor your spiritual source. It is a time to acknowledge your leadership. It is a time to embrace your role as a bearer of light. This is not a time of major epiphanies and rash decisions, but of the still small voice that doesn’t lead you astray.

Now what about those 11:11 digital prompts? You can think they are coincidences, or you have trained your brain to

11:11

look at the clock at that time. I find it inspiring to believe the angels are giving me an “Atta girl, you are on the path, don’t give up.” I also like to think of it as a prompt to give thanks to God.

So what will 11:11:11 mean for you?
Anything you want.

The 11th of the month heralds the beginning of an energetic opening, so harness the energy to let go of whatever needs to be let go, to give thanks, to climb back on the horse, to believe that YOU CAN, to reach out to others,to really live your life and step out of fear.

Sometimes we all need a little excuse to embrace our relationship to the Divine.
Let 11:11:11 be your excuse.

Number 11 Woo-woo Trivia:

—The World War 1 Armistice Treaty was signed at the “eleventh (hour) of the eleventh (day) of the eleventh (month).”

—Eleven is the master psychic’s number. It is considered a master number in both astrology and basic numerology. The number 11 focuses on intuition, spiritual truth, ideals, and being a conduit for high vibration energy and insights.

—Eleven brings the gift of spiritual inheritance, and is gifted as the “Light-Bearer”—the number of the Light within us all.

Ride the energy vibrations of 11:11:11  like a big Kahuna.

Surf’s up!

Cara

P.S. Learn more about the Light Within You.

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Can You Free Yourself From Fear?

The Universe has been in my face today about fear. Has this ever happened to you?

I woke up to 50 cawing crows in my yard. They were very noisy. Of course I went outside and told them to “shut up.”  The weird thing is I was just telling my father about a time when a bunch of crows showed up in my yard over a year ago. Then it happened 15 minutes later. Kind of unsettling.

So I thought about those fears that  run on autopilot in my brain. You know what I’m talking about.

Can I get a witness?

Not debilitating fears, just the fears that seem to stay with you and play as very soft background music in your consciousness. Some of them dematerialize, and others hold on for dear life.

Not all fear is bad. Being scared to put your hand on a hot stove burner is not a bad thing to be afraid of. But being a chicken little and thinking the sky is falling is not a good thing. So I continued my contemplation of fear.

When I went to run my errands , I saw a the bumper sticker that read

“Don’t Believe Everything You Think.”

Gotta laugh. The Universe has an amazing sense of humor.

Fear has been in my face all day long.

Then an email just showed up with this cool new ebook about freeing yourself from fear.

Okay, Universe, “I GET IT!”

Thought I’d share it with you.  It’s free.

Go tell fear to take a hike! You do have the ability to free yourself from fear. This ebook can help.

Click here to get your free ebook and write fear a “Dear John” letter soon!

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Try This New Moon Divine Experiment, You Won’t Regret It!

I have passed this little technique along to some of my friends, and now they remind me to do it!

And it’s very simple,

BUT YOU GOTTA DO IT WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE NEW MOON!!

Check out the moon phases here.

It isn’t hocus pocus and isn’t a cure all/substitute. Yet it sends a signal to the Universe and your subconscious mind that you are ready to receive abundance. Why not take advantage of the moon cycles?  Farmers do. Just check out the Farmer’s Almanac some time.

The New Moon is a time for setting your intentions and starting new things. It is also a time to claim your abundance.

Consider this a divine experiment.

Here are the instructions(courtesy of Linda Miller )

Abundance Check Ritual in the New Moon

This ritual has been handed down through so many people that its origin has become unknown.

What are Abundance Checks?

Abundance checks are a tool we can use to create more abundance in our lives. They are written within 24 hours after a New Moon. Surprisingly, you really don’t even need to believe that the check will work when you write it. You will however be amazed at the results, as you will see increased abundance in your life, in some life area. It is not always financial, but certainly in an area that you need.

There is a traditional manner, which has been handed down, that must be followed. If you do not have a checking account you can draw a check on a piece of paper and fill it out the same way -the results will be the same, more abundance for you.

How To Write Your Abundance Check:

1.) Within 24 hours after a New Moon, take a check from your check book. Where it says “Pay to,” write your name.

2.) In the little box on the same line where you would fill in a dollar amount write “Paid in full.”

3.) On the line underneath your name, where you would write out a dollar amount, write “Paid in full.” [I find it works better if you don't add the squiggly line.]

4.) Sign the check: “The Law of Abundance”

Do not put a date on the check. Do not write a specific dollar amount in the check. Put it in a safe place and forget about it. The Universe will take it from there.

Check image courtesy of indigoenergy.ca

Many people are skeptical about trying this until they do it. After the first time they realize the power of these checks and do them routinely every month! Try it yourself and see!

If you enjoy this little experiment, do it for the next three New Moons and see what happens.

HERE’S A DEFINITION OF ABUNDANCE FOR YOU:

“True prosperity is not measured in terms of palaces, servants,
cars, chauffeurs, fur coats and real estate, but in achievement,
contentment,confidence, freedom, inspiration, beauty; in a clear
conscious, abounding health and energy, rich thoughts and deep
awareness; in harmonious relationships with others, love and
devotion of friends,guidance in times of uncertainty, courage
in the presence of fear,protection in the midst of danger, and
peace of mind; and in the sense of joy that comes from the
realization that God(the Universe)is instant and unfailing Supply.”

—Dr. Robert Russell
From You Too,Can Be Prosperous

Lots of Love and Light,

Cara

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You Are Not A Piece of Junk, So Stop Acting Like One!

Think about it. How many times have you acted like you did not amount to a hill of beans? Stop it. Stop it right now!  Acknowledging your self-worth  is important. Self-love is instrumental to activating the positive effects of the law of attraction. Know your DNA is encoded with the energy of the divine “whatever” that made everything.

That is really good news. If the power that made everything is also inside of you, how can you ever be considered worthless?

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:28-31

When adversity strikes, draw upon this truth that you never walk alone. Overcoming is part of our existence. This is not meant to stress you out or be negative, it just is. An airplane has to overcome lift and drag. So do you.

How do you go about overcoming low self-worth and start loving yourself?

Here are a few steps to get you started.

1. Start believing in yourself. Pick one thing about yourself that you like. Focus on that one thing and add to it.

2. Know that there is a power greater than you, that is actually a part of you. Being aware that it exists can open up a whole new world.

3. Practice positive expectation, but don’t get thrown for a loop if bad things happen. It’s part of the process…the seeming duality or polarity of the Universe. What goes up, must come down.

4. Learn to “surf” the energy waves. We all live in a vibrational universe. Enjoy the up times and ride out the down times.

5. Don’t dwell on the negative. You can acknowledge it, but shift your focus to the positive. Poor mouthing just makes things worse and keeps your vibrations low. Nip poor mouthing in the bud  as soon as you realize you are doing it. And don’t beat yourself up for it either.

6. Look in the mirror and tell yourself  “I Love You.”  This might make you cringe at first. But if it worked for Louise Hay, who overcame cancer and a whole lot of other things,it can work for you,too. Do it everyday.

The above list is just the beginning, and will help you on the path to increased self-worth and self-love.

Treat yourself  like the divine child of the Universe that you are. And treat everyone else like it too. The Golden Rule applies here, big time.

Adopt the creed of the dauntless: “KEEP ON KEEPING ON.”

The Universe is really for you at all times. Even when it doesn’t feel like it, you are still blessed.

Start acting like you are blessed.  See what happens. You just might like it!

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The New Moon is an auspicious time to set intentions and focus on your desires.
Something about the moon being dark and transitioning into growth can allow one to tap into the mystery. It’s aligning your intentionality with the cycles of nature and when you think of everything being vibration, wouldn’t it make sense to align your intentions with the vibration of growth?

I like to write my intentions in a spiral notebook. But anything that you like will do.

And keep it simple. Don’t write a 100, why not start with 10? Really feel what it is like to have these intentions become a reality. What are you doing, who are you being, what do you have when these intentions are real.
Get into it, and then release it.
It helps if you take inspired action, too…just leave room for the Universe to do its thing.

Sometimes it takes several moon cycles for you to see anything manifest from aligning to these energies.

Be patient, you are birthing something. Planted seeds take time to grow. On the earth plane, we do work with the concept of time. Gestation periods are a reality.

Happy manifesting.

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