Stranger In A Strange Land: Dog Walking

Stranger In A Strange Land: Dog Walking: Almost every morning now, I walk my dad's Sheltie , Sara. I've always been a morning person, and these walks help me get outside and enjoy t...

Magnificent, Unique Retreat Coming Up - to help you become better friends with death & grief

I just posted an article about Amayra Hamilton's and my holistic, self-care retreat coming up during the last weekend of Sept. - at magnificent Angel Valley Sedona. Please see more at the top article at my Examiner.com site: http://tinyurl.com/msv6aw.

Hope that you might be able to join us.. or help us spread the word?!?

Love & Bright Light Blessings, Dancing heart~~~

Peaceful Freedom Fighter of Burma in Magnificent Film, "The Lady"

Last weekend I was given an unexpected opportunity to see the film The Lady that was showing at the new Mary D. Fisher Theater in Sedona, AZ. It is a magnificent film that came out late last year about one amazing woman, Aung San Suu Kyi, known as the "peaceful freedom fighter" - and her man, the academic writer Michael Aris - who have been holding space for democracy in Burma, despite all odds. It is a French-English co-production, directed by Luc Besson, "a man who carries utter respect for women." The same person says that "I genuinely think the purpose of this film isn’t about vanity but to show to everyone out [in the world] what happened in Burma and the courageous work and choices Aung Aan Suu Kyi has achieved for her country."

I have just discovered that you can view this moving, powerful film showing the ongoing battle between light and dark taking place in Burma online; here is the link where you can do that. Michelle Yeoh, the well known and brilliant, beautiful Malaysian actress (Memoirs of a Geisha and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and David Thewlis (Harry Potter film series and Kingdom of Heaven), who portrays Suu Kyi's steadfast life partner Michael Aris, do a magnificent job of portraying this love story fraught with drama and violence.

One of the most moving parts of the film is when Michael is dying of cancer. He's only a 53-year-old man, has been separated from his wife for years now, and between the two of them they have two grown teenage boys by then. Suu Kyi is given the choice to go back to see her husband - who's now on hospice - and not be allowed to re-enter Burma, or to remain in Burma while her husband is dying in the U.K. She makes a very difficult choice and decides to stay in Burma with her people. It is clear in the film that the two of them, as a couple have been very dedicated to the democratic movement in Burma, so we assume that Suu Kyi, despite her deep grief and pain, must have on some level known that Michael would understand, and perhaps even appreciate her decision to stay with her family and supporters in Burma.

Anyone interested in justice, peace, non-violence, and freedom will appreciate this film. I highly recommend that you see it. I believe that it did not get the justice it deserves in the regular theaters and film circles, as I had not even heard of it until now.

Aung San Suu Kyi's haunting words that we are left with at the close of the film are: "Use your liberty to promote ours."

May we use our liberty - and abundance and peace - to promote the liberty, abundance, and peace of Burma, and those other countries that are still struggling on this magnificent Planet Earth, Dancing heart~~~~

"Accept the Unacceptable"

I continue to move through quite a bit of healing and release work, as of late. And one of the healing, releasing modalities that I've come across through a healer friend who introduced me to it is called the Paradox Process. I found it a very helpful process that moves you through literally clearing emotions, through simple feeling statements, about your life that you're not happy or satisfied about -- sort of like the opposite of saying affimations!

An overarching statement that they use in the Paradox release process is "Accept the Unacceptable." Wow, what a useful three-word phrase this has proved to be for me. "Accept the Unacceptable" has become a term, even a kind of mantra for me, that represents where I want to be going as I release all the old judgment that has enslaved me in my life.

Opening my heart to the "Dancing Heart" who I desire to become means forgiving myself - and all the aspects of me that I tend to struggle with. And all the horrible things I've discovered I've done in some of my pastlives, too! I also want to forgive others and their actions that sometimes disturb me; and what better way to do that than to let people off the hook with "Accept the Unacceptable!" Life on Earth is imperfect, I am imperfect, and everyone else is, too. So, here's to Accepting the Unacceptable - hoping and trusting that we're all doing the best that we can in the moment, and that we can likely do better next time :)

Here's a Youtube on "Forgiving the unforgivable" - another piece that might help you, too, Let Go of old judgmental parts of you.

Love, Light, and Deep Forgiveness and Self-love to all, Dancing heart~~~
p.s. By the way, my beautiful, unique, transformational healing baskets/bundles are on Mothers Day Special through the end of May! You can purchase them at: http://www.soulbaskets.com/baskets.htm.

Yoga on Labyrinth on World Labyrinth Day

Just after the recent World Labyrinth Day this past Sunday, I met with my friend Kayla Gayle who is a labyrinth specialist. Through our conversation, I discovered that she had a very unique experience on that day. We decided to have an interview in order to share her experience with you. Hope that you'll enjoy this as much as we did!

DH: So … Dr. Gayle, as a “labyrinth enthusiast” what were you doing this past World

Labyrinth Day?

KG: We were at the Angel Valley Labyrinth which is near Sedona, AZ. The theme of the day was: "Walk as one, at one, for Peace." Angel Valley’s labyrinth is a replica of the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, France. It is twice the original size. Walking this sacred geometric pattern, entering at 11:11 we were in the labyrinth for over two hours! We were feeling the vibration shifting and realigning to the accession process. The results are instant and other times sublime. There is a knowing of change with thoughts about life’s occurrences. And one of the reasons we stayed in labyrinth for over two hours was we were doing yoga!

DH: I understand you teach yoga now? What kind of yoga have you gotten into?

K: Kundalini Yoga. Yoga is not about twisting yourself into a pretzel or standing on your head, so much as about nurturing your spirit, and freeing your heart. When the kundalini awakens, your entire life will awaken with abundance, energy, creativity, and more. Yoga is about your journey home.

DH: Did you do that type of yoga in the middle of the labyrinth?

K: The journey to the center of the labyrinth is a wonderful metaphor for the journey within. Every step that we take is a journey. Next time, we might even want to take our yoga mats in with us.

DH: So back to the Kundalini Yoga that you teach, what kind of Yoga is that?

K: Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness, is the original and most powerful system of Yoga. It is excellent for students of all levels of experience. The best way to learn about Kundalini Yoga is to experience it for yourself.

DH: And where do you teach it?

K: Several places... One of our adventures reads like this: Our intention is to provide an  unassuming oasis in Sun City, AZ. Slip through our doors and feel an ease in the air. The El Rancho haven heals your body, calms your mind, and strengthens your spirit. Leave the daily stress and shoes at the door. Your first class is just $5! Refresh and rejuvenate by participating in the art of Kundalini Yoga.

DH: Do you have any plans for taking yoga and labyrinths on tour?

K: Yes…we have yoga retreats planned for Belize and Costa Rica. Recently, we’ve been to CA, CO, HI and New Zealand, too! It’s enlightening to facilitate silent retreats and I also enjoy leading day retreats.

DH: And what is your vision? What do you hope to accomplish with this process?

K: We have incredible teachers united in the vision to teach, travel, and share this amazing gift … it is truly a gift to be shared with humanity, especially at this time on planet earth.

DH: What do you mean?

K: Benefits are above and beyond: strengthening core, weight loss, lowers blood pressure …endless results.

DH: If people would like to join you in this, how could they participate, either locally or from a distance?

K: Just be in touch with me. I'd love to share more about the work and play around yoga and the labyrinth that I do with you.

DH: Thanks so much, Kayla! I love how you're creatively bringing together two holistic modalities that are currently helping humanity to heal and connect more deeply with ourselves and our dear Mother Earth. Blessings on all your  May all of our wildest dreams come true!

Here's a brief bio and info so people can contact: Kayla Gayle (Dharma Geet Kaur) Ph.D. is a devoted yoga teacher in training, National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC), and university professor. She received her bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount and her doctorate in health psychology. Dr. Gayle is the director of Abundance--Yoga, interweaving Kundalini and labyrinth meditations into her classes. Dharma Geet’s yoga style is spiritual, grounded, and inspirational all at the same time. “Becoming a grandmother is wonderful. One day you are just a mom. The next day you are wise and prehistoric”. Author of Mystica and the Magical Labyrinth Shell and the Abundance Yoga Book: 40-day Prosperity Plan she facilitates yoga retreats and workshops internationally. Phone: 888.443.6443.

Email: KaylaGayle@gmail.com. Visit: www.Abundance-Yoga.com.

To our Health, Wealth, and Deep Healing and Awakening, Dancing heart~~~~

p.s. By the way, Amayra Hamilton, the co- owner and director and I will be leading a "Joyful Transitions: Coming Alive Again" Retreat at Angel Valley Sedona over the new moon in June. Stay tune for the details - in my next article.

Living from the Heart: Drunvalo Melchizedek's Message

Mother Earth and all humanity are currently going through tremendous change, a Change in Consciousness, many say. And everywhere we turn around, changes and transitions are taking place! According to a unique healer and teacher of sacred geometry who has been connected to the native traditions around the world for a long while, Drunvalo Melchizedek, the way to live today is to be "centered in the heart," not in the brain. One might say that this is the "shift" that's taking place today: We are moving from being brain and mind-centered to heart and soul centered. As I quote Jesus in my book, The Last Adventure of Life, the last judgment will be the judgment again judgment itself!

The other evening I stumbled across a 3-part series of Drunvalo's that you would find worth viewing. It can help you understand better why this is a time to move from centering in our brain and mental body to coming more into our heart and emotional body and honoring our soul. The first part of this video can be viewed here. The links to the two other parts are here and here.

Drunvalo is a very gifted teacher. He teaches about the Flower of Life; he also teaches the Mer-ka-ba, an ancient term that defines the human light body, and how we can "travel" using it. He is extremely knowledgeable - as you see from his videos - and he is also deeply connected to his inner child and his heart. He is a joy to listen to and be around, even though it's sometimes hard to keep up with the wisdom he shares. I have had the pleasure of attending several of his day seminars while still living in the Great Northwest, and they were always full of wisdom and "new awakenings" for me personally. Here is a "Heaven & Earth Meditation" by Drunvalo that will help to connect you to your Sacred Heart where we can experience the oneness with all. Drunvalo says that this is the most important meditation we can be doing these days!

Drunvalo is also author of four books, including The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life, Vol. I and II; and his books have been published in 29 languages. He has traveled all over the world - leaving the U.S. over 280 times - to help people understand their deep connection to God and to all that is. He is a consultant for the international internet magazine, Spirit of Moat, that has over 1 million viewers every year. He is also the founder of the Flower of Life Facilitators; this organization has been teaching his work in over 60 countries.

Finally, Drunvalo has recently founded his most complete teaching in a facility called School of Remembering with teachers who have started their global work. Drunvalo graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in Fine Arts. He also has a minor in physics and math. He lives in Sedona, AZ, with his (also) loving wife, Claudette. He has six grandchildren.

Thank you, Drunvalo, and many unique teachers among us today - teaching about the power of living in our heart and soul, who are helping us through the amazing changes on earth in our times.

Blessings of Light on this Full Moon, Passover, and Easter weekend, Dancing heart~~~~

For more about Drunvalo Melchizadek and his unique conversations you can go to the following links (and many others):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhzcTV44f5c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b8eLBymQz8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6aGCmoWtgY&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaRBryUMV8&feature=relmfu

Could you be a financial angel for a fabulous woman and her new project?

Diane Goble, a woman of tremendous integrity and dedication who has experienced a Near Death Experience firsthand, is seeking financial backers for her next book: HOW TO DIE CONSXIOUSLY: Secrets from Beyond the Veil. Below are some of the details. Please support Diane! She is a wonderful woman of talent and grace with a passion to eradicate the fear of death from our culture and world.

Diane Goble is looking for backers who support her work to help kickstart the publishing and marketing of her new title "How to Die Consciously: Secrets from Beyond the Veil." She is offering rewards for pledges including free autographed copies of the book (paperback and hardcover), free meditation CDs, acknowledgement of backers in the book, and one-on-one conversations with Diane.

To review her project, click here and keep up with her progress on her blog. If she doesn't reach her goal by April 9, no funds will be awarded and publication will be delayed indefinitely. If you'd like to see this book published, please consider making a pledge and/or passing this information on to others you think might want to help make it available to those who could benefit from this important information about end-of-life conversations and planning.

Blessings of Hope! And sending much Love & Strength to Diane and all those who are helping to change the consciousness of the world, Dancing heart~~~~

p.s. Here's a Youtube with an interview of Diane Goble. Check it out sometime!