I wanted to share with you a beautiful quote I was forwarded today by a friend:
May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
As I read this quote I became covered in chills head to toe! It sums up exactly why this past week has been so successful for me on many levels: I have finally allowed this knowing to settle into my own bones! By trusting my intuition and following my heart, I was filled with an inner peace which then translated into becoming available to truly serve others on a new level.
When I got out of my own way, the Universe responded immediately in very exciting ways: I was able to quickly and easily manifest several highly attended workshops in two cities (New Orleans, LA and Austin, TX) with three other presenters!
By truly embracing and honoring my gifts as a healing arts practitioner I have been able to speak about them in a more direct, open manner rather than shy away from sharing them with others. When I started to come from a place of completely loving and accepting myself, it allowed me to step further away from ego (fear of what others would think of me/my work) and relate to everyone, including myself, with a deeper heart centered connection.
Speaking my truth has become vital for me, and the Universe is validating my new found courage with amazing opportunities unfolding daily. I look forward to continuing to pass on the love <3
How have you allowed peace to settle into your bones?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Revival of Do Your Piece 4 Peace: Critical Mass 11:11 Global Peace Project
Happy 01/11/11!!
On this very auspicious day, I am excited to announce the revival of the Critical Mass 11:11 Global Peace Project!
Thank you for joining us :)
After traveling around the world and back again, I have settled in Austin, Texas USA. I am currently seeking out venues for local in-person gatherings and will make an announce once it has been established. If you have a gathering that is open to the public, please comment below so that others may find your group. And as always, when we cannot gather in person our energies will remotely connect and create a peaceful global unity.
Please join in from wherever in the world you are to unite our intentions on peace! As these song lyrics remind us, the peace of the world begins with peace from within:
Being raised within the Catholic religion I often heard this song at Sunday mass and always enjoyed it. Now as an eclectic spiritualist who has dabbled in Buddhism, the message rings even truer. When we set our intention on being in the present moment and we have our focus on peace, then we live and breath peace for ourselves and the world at large. It becomes our internal mantra and manifests outwardly during all of our interactions with others. A ripple of peace flows continuously from each and every one of our heart chakras. Om shanti shanti shanti
I am currently reading Byron Katie's Loving What Is. This book details what she has termed The Work -- for every issue, just ask four questions and turn it around. The turning around part is when a statement (often a judgment of other people or how things "should" be) is rephrased for inward reflection. When one remarks that the world should be peaceful and gets angry, sad or upset that it is not, this thought perpetuates unhappiness and causes unnecessary suffering within oneself because it goes against the reality of what is. When The Work is applied, the statement changes from "The world should be more peaceful" to "I should be more peaceful." Using the turn around for every issue reveals a very powerful starting place. One can take personal inventory and create the only shift over which s/he ever has any control -- from within. From this more peaceful internal space one's light can shine even brighter and truly change the world.
Join us for a CM11:11 Virtual Sit tonight -- check out this Facebook event and please share it with others.
May peace begin within each of our hearts, and may we have the courage and vulnerability to share that love with everyone. Wishing you all a happy, joyful and peaceful 2011!
luvluvluv,
dMb
On this very auspicious day, I am excited to announce the revival of the Critical Mass 11:11 Global Peace Project!
Thank you for joining us :)
After traveling around the world and back again, I have settled in Austin, Texas USA. I am currently seeking out venues for local in-person gatherings and will make an announce once it has been established. If you have a gathering that is open to the public, please comment below so that others may find your group. And as always, when we cannot gather in person our energies will remotely connect and create a peaceful global unity.
Please join in from wherever in the world you are to unite our intentions on peace! As these song lyrics remind us, the peace of the world begins with peace from within:
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me;
Let there be peace on earth,
The peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father,
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother
In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now.
With ev'ry step I take,
Let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment and
Live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
And let it begin with me;
Let there be peace on earth,
The peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father,
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother
In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now.
With ev'ry step I take,
Let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment and
Live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
Being raised within the Catholic religion I often heard this song at Sunday mass and always enjoyed it. Now as an eclectic spiritualist who has dabbled in Buddhism, the message rings even truer. When we set our intention on being in the present moment and we have our focus on peace, then we live and breath peace for ourselves and the world at large. It becomes our internal mantra and manifests outwardly during all of our interactions with others. A ripple of peace flows continuously from each and every one of our heart chakras. Om shanti shanti shanti
I am currently reading Byron Katie's Loving What Is. This book details what she has termed The Work -- for every issue, just ask four questions and turn it around. The turning around part is when a statement (often a judgment of other people or how things "should" be) is rephrased for inward reflection. When one remarks that the world should be peaceful and gets angry, sad or upset that it is not, this thought perpetuates unhappiness and causes unnecessary suffering within oneself because it goes against the reality of what is. When The Work is applied, the statement changes from "The world should be more peaceful" to "I should be more peaceful." Using the turn around for every issue reveals a very powerful starting place. One can take personal inventory and create the only shift over which s/he ever has any control -- from within. From this more peaceful internal space one's light can shine even brighter and truly change the world.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
--Margaret Mead
Join us for a CM11:11 Virtual Sit tonight -- check out this Facebook event and please share it with others.
May peace begin within each of our hearts, and may we have the courage and vulnerability to share that love with everyone. Wishing you all a happy, joyful and peaceful 2011!
luvluvluv,
dMb
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Join Us for the Ninth CM1111 ~ September 11th
As we come together today, let us join together in remembrance of 9/11 and spread peace throughout the world.
By setting a united intention at the same time, our collective energies will merge together to synergistically focus on world peace. At 11:11 peace will move like a wave, from one time zone to another, throughout the world.
Rather than being against something, this project is for something…and it's all about peace. Peace within our selves, our communities, our nations and ultimately the entire world.
Do Your Piece 4 Peace…wherever in the world you are!
Arrive around 11:00am at the Labyrinth in
Audubon Park (Uptown New Orleans, LA)
-- please note: although the usual organizer
is out of town, others may still be meeting on site --
or
Create your own group in your area
(write us and let us know when and where)
or
Take a moment of silence during your busy day
(email us your personal stories about how you
incorporate a moment of peace into your day)
How You Can Do Your Piece for Peace
There's no right or wrong way to participate!
By solitarily thinking "peace" for even
just one second at 11:11am on the 11th or
gathering with a group of friends/colleagues,
you'll be joining with hopefully hundreds, perhaps
thousands, of others who are beginning to
participate in our world peace project.
Continue Spreading the Peace with a special
45 minute Om Circle at Swan River Yoga Shala
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Tonight -- Thursday, September 11th
8:30-9:15pm
Visit www.SwanRiverYoga.com for more details.
By setting a united intention at the same time, our collective energies will merge together to synergistically focus on world peace. At 11:11 peace will move like a wave, from one time zone to another, throughout the world.
Rather than being against something, this project is for something…and it's all about peace. Peace within our selves, our communities, our nations and ultimately the entire world.
Do Your Piece 4 Peace…wherever in the world you are!
Arrive around 11:00am at the Labyrinth in
Audubon Park (Uptown New Orleans, LA)
-- please note: although the usual organizer
is out of town, others may still be meeting on site --
or
Create your own group in your area
(write us and let us know when and where)
or
Take a moment of silence during your busy day
(email us your personal stories about how you
incorporate a moment of peace into your day)
How You Can Do Your Piece for Peace
There's no right or wrong way to participate!
By solitarily thinking "peace" for even
just one second at 11:11am on the 11th or
gathering with a group of friends/colleagues,
you'll be joining with hopefully hundreds, perhaps
thousands, of others who are beginning to
participate in our world peace project.
Continue Spreading the Peace with a special
45 minute Om Circle at Swan River Yoga Shala
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Tonight -- Thursday, September 11th
8:30-9:15pm
Visit www.SwanRiverYoga.com for more details.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Photographs from the 5th CM1111
Once again, eleven of us wound up gathering
for the CM1111. This time included our first
canine friend!
Two peace signs = 11 11
The weather was perfectly beautiful
as participants walked the Labyrinth
as participants walked the Labyrinth
and shared stories, hugs and smiles after
chanting Om Shanti and many names of
the Divine Mother in honor of Mother's Day.
A mother-daughter moment at the Labyrinth.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Friday, May 09, 2008
A Happy, Peace-filled Mother's Day!
This fifth gathering of the CM1111 vision is
dedicated to my Mom and to all other mothers
everywhere throughout the world!
In New Orleans, we will be meeting at our usual spot
at the Labyrinth in Audubon Park. Bring yourself
or the whole family. We'll gather as a group for a
meditation/sharing for world peace around 11:00am.
Then if you'd like to stay and enjoy the beautiful park,
bring your own lunch and join us for a picnic.
No matter where you are, who you are with or what you
are doing this Sunday...may you have a happy, peace-filled day!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
dedicated to my Mom and to all other mothers
everywhere throughout the world!
In New Orleans, we will be meeting at our usual spot
at the Labyrinth in Audubon Park. Bring yourself
or the whole family. We'll gather as a group for a
meditation/sharing for world peace around 11:00am.
Then if you'd like to stay and enjoy the beautiful park,
bring your own lunch and join us for a picnic.
No matter where you are, who you are with or what you
are doing this Sunday...may you have a happy, peace-filled day!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
A World at Prayer
WORD FOR THE DAY
Thursday, Apr. 10
www.gratefulness.org
"The world is holy. We are holy. All life is holy. Daily prayers are delivered on the lips of breaking waves, the whisperings of grasses, the shimmering of leaves."
-- Terry Tempest Williams
from Talking to God: Portrait of a World at Prayer (anthology)
Once we tap into the Oneness of Life, we cannot help but feel intricately connected to our fellow human beings, all of the animal kingdom and the plants which sustain our very lives.
Upon truly knowing this holiness, as a collective we will then act with reverence and respect for all life. When that critical mass of consciousness is reached, then our peaceful efforts will spread forth even more rapidly to all corners of the Earth.
Thank you for doing your Piece 4 Peace in holding this vision of world peace!
Thursday, Apr. 10
www.gratefulness.org
"The world is holy. We are holy. All life is holy. Daily prayers are delivered on the lips of breaking waves, the whisperings of grasses, the shimmering of leaves."
-- Terry Tempest Williams
from Talking to God: Portrait of a World at Prayer (anthology)
Once we tap into the Oneness of Life, we cannot help but feel intricately connected to our fellow human beings, all of the animal kingdom and the plants which sustain our very lives.
Upon truly knowing this holiness, as a collective we will then act with reverence and respect for all life. When that critical mass of consciousness is reached, then our peaceful efforts will spread forth even more rapidly to all corners of the Earth.
Thank you for doing your Piece 4 Peace in holding this vision of world peace!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
How to Change the World
One of my longtime favorite quotes...
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
~ Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
~ Margaret Mead
The Moses Code: Inspirational Movie & World Peace Vigil
If you are interested in personal and planetary spiritual evolution, be sure to join James Tyman, Debbie Ford, Neale Donald Walsch, Iyanla Vanzant, Michael Beckwith and many others by watching this unique and touching film.
Check out www.themosescode.com for more details.
The authors, speakers, teachers and spiritual activists who were interviewed for this film were very insightful and inspirational.
The Moses Code Website invited us to...
Join millions of people from every corner of the globe in activating a 3500 year old technology that has been banned since the time of Moses. Then on April 6th, we will activate the Code and focus it on the Middle East.
For the first time a major spiritual film is being combined with a worldwide prayer vigil focused on shifting the planetary consciousness. There will be over 1000 gatherings that weekend, and you could help sponsor one in your town.
** Even though this event happened this past weekend, you can still view the movie online via video stream from their website and/or purchase the DVD and book. http://www.themosescode.com/
An Update from The Moses Code Website About the April 6th Event:
Hundreds of thousands of people joined together for a "virtual hug" Peace Vigil of Jerusalem on April 6th, using the Moses Code to awaken the destiny of the "City of Peace."
Where do we go from here? Our intention is to continue the momentum of this vigil and build a group of committed spiritual peacemakers for others projects and prayer vigils. You can help us by keeping attuned and spreading the word. We hope you'll consider joining our email list so we can contact you, along with thousands of others, at a moment's notice to participate in using the most powerful manifestation tool in history. Together we can realize our own destiny of creating a world based upon the laws of compassion and peace.
You can download or listen to the vigil meditation used on April 6th by clicking the links on their website. If it's anything like my movie viewing experience, I hope you will feel the same power of intention that each of us felt Friday evening.
A personal, special thanks to Robin Cunningham Myers of Wholistic Alternatives who sponsored the local viewing of this film in Baton Rouge, LA!http://www.byregion.net/cgibin/users/profiles.pl?username=wholisticalternatives
Check out www.themosescode.com for more details.
The authors, speakers, teachers and spiritual activists who were interviewed for this film were very insightful and inspirational.
The Moses Code Website invited us to...
Join millions of people from every corner of the globe in activating a 3500 year old technology that has been banned since the time of Moses. Then on April 6th, we will activate the Code and focus it on the Middle East.
For the first time a major spiritual film is being combined with a worldwide prayer vigil focused on shifting the planetary consciousness. There will be over 1000 gatherings that weekend, and you could help sponsor one in your town.
** Even though this event happened this past weekend, you can still view the movie online via video stream from their website and/or purchase the DVD and book. http://www.themosescode.com/
An Update from The Moses Code Website About the April 6th Event:
Hundreds of thousands of people joined together for a "virtual hug" Peace Vigil of Jerusalem on April 6th, using the Moses Code to awaken the destiny of the "City of Peace."
Where do we go from here? Our intention is to continue the momentum of this vigil and build a group of committed spiritual peacemakers for others projects and prayer vigils. You can help us by keeping attuned and spreading the word. We hope you'll consider joining our email list so we can contact you, along with thousands of others, at a moment's notice to participate in using the most powerful manifestation tool in history. Together we can realize our own destiny of creating a world based upon the laws of compassion and peace.
You can download or listen to the vigil meditation used on April 6th by clicking the links on their website. If it's anything like my movie viewing experience, I hope you will feel the same power of intention that each of us felt Friday evening.
A personal, special thanks to Robin Cunningham Myers of Wholistic Alternatives who sponsored the local viewing of this film in Baton Rouge, LA!http://www.byregion.net/cgibin/users/profiles.pl?username=wholisticalternatives
Powerful Thoughts on Peace
In preparation for our upcoming 4th CM1111 Event at the end of this week, I was looking for some external inspiration this morning. I happened to run across my Power Thought Cards by Louise Hay.
I set my intention and specifically pulled a
card for each of the following.
The quote is from one side of the card and the paragraph is from the other side for deeper meaning/further meditation. These are followed by my personal interpretations.
~~~
MY OWN INNER PEACE
"As I say yes to life, Life says YES to me!"
Life mirrors my every thought.
As I keep my thoughts positive,
life brings to me only good experiences.
-- This reminds me of a part of the movie called The Moses Code that I had the pleasure of viewing this past weekend (see next blog entry for details). The speakers were explaining how when we say YES that things really start to happen! Getting the thought that we are not good enough, that we don't have enough money to get something started, that we don't the time, etc etc -- these are all just excuses to keep us from stepping up to the plate and doing something, that something which spoke to our soul.
Dr. Michael Beckwith stated that when he got the inspiration to say yes, he was not in the same place he is now...but he did it anyway. And when he said yes, the Universe said yes, too! It provided the right people, money, buildings, opportunities, etc. Through this process of trusting and believing that everything would be provided, it was and it allowed him to personally evolve so that he could help others.
The movie was a wonderful source of inspiration I hope you all have a chance to enjoy. Check out http://www.themosescode.com/ for more information.
~~~
SEEKING A MESSAGE OF INNER PEACE FOR SOME OF MY FRIENDS WHO ARE GOING THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES RIGHT NOW
"The past is over."
This is a new day, one that I have never lived before.
I stay in the Now and enjoy each and every moment.
-- What a wonderful for message for all of us! Even though I am feeling that my life is becoming more and more in the flow, there are very often bumps in the road that can start to slow me down or tend to divert my path. By embracing every day as a new day, I give myself permission to reinvent myself and create my own reality in each and every moment.
This can build on my personal message of keeping my thoughts positive and it will have a rippling effect to others. For those of us going through challenges right now, it reminds us that this, too, will pass. The past is the past, yet we can be grateful for it has made us who we are today!
~~~
FOR MY LOCAL COMMUNITY
"I am willing to change."
I am willing to release old, negative beliefs.
They are only thoughts that stand in my way.
My new thoughts are positive and fulfilling.
-- Since Hurricane Katrina, I have found that the overall vibe in the city of New Orleans is different. Despite the devastation and countless tragedies that occurred, there is a tangible sense of the human spirit which connects us all.
People began truly helping one another and a sense of community has emerged greater than ever before. We were drastically and dramatically forced into change, and through it all that change is becoming more and more positive.
Please note: I am not saying there are no longer challenges to overcome which seem overwhelming and hopeless at times; rather, I cannot help but feel a commonality uniting the general population where before there were large(r) divisions. There is still a lot of change which needs to take place, yet I believe it has begun...in the hearts and minds of its residents.
~~~
FOR THE WORLD PEACE VISION AND MISSION
"Every thought I think is creating my future."
The Universe totally supports every thought I choose to think and believe.
I have unlimited choices about what I think.
I choose balance, harmony and peace, and I express it in my life.
-- When we each choose to think and be peace, there will be peace in our world! Thank you all for your continued support for a more peaceful planet.
I look forward to connecting with all of you this Friday, April 11th at 11:11am!
Namaste, my friends.
I set my intention and specifically pulled a
card for each of the following.
The quote is from one side of the card and the paragraph is from the other side for deeper meaning/further meditation. These are followed by my personal interpretations.
~~~
MY OWN INNER PEACE
"As I say yes to life, Life says YES to me!"
Life mirrors my every thought.
As I keep my thoughts positive,
life brings to me only good experiences.
-- This reminds me of a part of the movie called The Moses Code that I had the pleasure of viewing this past weekend (see next blog entry for details). The speakers were explaining how when we say YES that things really start to happen! Getting the thought that we are not good enough, that we don't have enough money to get something started, that we don't the time, etc etc -- these are all just excuses to keep us from stepping up to the plate and doing something, that something which spoke to our soul.
Dr. Michael Beckwith stated that when he got the inspiration to say yes, he was not in the same place he is now...but he did it anyway. And when he said yes, the Universe said yes, too! It provided the right people, money, buildings, opportunities, etc. Through this process of trusting and believing that everything would be provided, it was and it allowed him to personally evolve so that he could help others.
The movie was a wonderful source of inspiration I hope you all have a chance to enjoy. Check out http://www.themosescode.com/ for more information.
~~~
SEEKING A MESSAGE OF INNER PEACE FOR SOME OF MY FRIENDS WHO ARE GOING THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES RIGHT NOW
"The past is over."
This is a new day, one that I have never lived before.
I stay in the Now and enjoy each and every moment.
-- What a wonderful for message for all of us! Even though I am feeling that my life is becoming more and more in the flow, there are very often bumps in the road that can start to slow me down or tend to divert my path. By embracing every day as a new day, I give myself permission to reinvent myself and create my own reality in each and every moment.
This can build on my personal message of keeping my thoughts positive and it will have a rippling effect to others. For those of us going through challenges right now, it reminds us that this, too, will pass. The past is the past, yet we can be grateful for it has made us who we are today!
~~~
FOR MY LOCAL COMMUNITY
"I am willing to change."
I am willing to release old, negative beliefs.
They are only thoughts that stand in my way.
My new thoughts are positive and fulfilling.
-- Since Hurricane Katrina, I have found that the overall vibe in the city of New Orleans is different. Despite the devastation and countless tragedies that occurred, there is a tangible sense of the human spirit which connects us all.
People began truly helping one another and a sense of community has emerged greater than ever before. We were drastically and dramatically forced into change, and through it all that change is becoming more and more positive.
Please note: I am not saying there are no longer challenges to overcome which seem overwhelming and hopeless at times; rather, I cannot help but feel a commonality uniting the general population where before there were large(r) divisions. There is still a lot of change which needs to take place, yet I believe it has begun...in the hearts and minds of its residents.
~~~
FOR THE WORLD PEACE VISION AND MISSION
"Every thought I think is creating my future."
The Universe totally supports every thought I choose to think and believe.
I have unlimited choices about what I think.
I choose balance, harmony and peace, and I express it in my life.
-- When we each choose to think and be peace, there will be peace in our world! Thank you all for your continued support for a more peaceful planet.
I look forward to connecting with all of you this Friday, April 11th at 11:11am!
Namaste, my friends.
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