Dear All
Om and salutations to the inner radiance of your being!
Many of us have felt that we were once more standing on shifting sands over the past couple of weeks as huge lessons were being given to us, enabling a release of old patterns. The apparent turmoil which many are experiencing is throwing even those usually well centred beings into a state of flux. Let us try to see this for what it is; for on the level of reality, nothing can be harmed, though on the level of form we feel at times challenged, threatened, and everything we try desperately to cling to falls to dust in our hands. So what can we learn? This is a great time to allow everything which is no longer serving us to rise up to the surface, experience and let go.
If we can have the awareness that problems occur in the mind, we can realise too that whatever we perceive as a problem, does have a perfect solution. As fear rises up it often causes different scenarios to play in the mind. Rather than allowing these scripts to run, un-fettered, we need to learn to recognize when the mind is running away with itself and find a way to halt the process.
So how best to achieve this? The Masters encourage us to still the mind (which is, of course the essence of Yoga). If this seems too great a challenge the technique of replacing a negative thought with a positive one is also beneficial. In the Yoga Sutras (Book 2 Sutra 33) this is known as Vitarka Badhana Pratipaksha Bhavanam (translated as: When disturbed by negative thoughts, opposite [positive] ones should be thought of). This technique has been practised by yogis for centuries, to good effect. Whenever you recognise that a negative thought has arisen in the mind, replace it with a positive thought, saying, “however, a more positive way of seeing this is …” With a little practice we can re-train the mind and this good habit will have a far reaching effect on our Peace of mind.
By using such techniques we can come more into our heart energy. Thus allowing the one perfect scenario, created by the Higher Self, to unfold, in the present moment. Rest in the knowledge that everything is revealed in its right time and allow the Peace of your true Self to permeate all levels of your being – its Light dissipating all shadows and darkness.
With this in mind, there is an important date for all of us next month on 11.11.11 … the message, clearly, is Oneness and much has been written on the subject. I believe this date affords a fantastic opportunity for us to join together in groups, or individually to tune in to the Unity of all Creation with an open and loving heart.
The Mayan elders have spoken recently about what is required from all of us as we approach 2012. Much of what they recommend is contained within Integral Yoga and other ancient traditions. I would strongly urge all to watch the video “2012 message from the Mayan elders” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Uy-tEwSzk and read http://lettertorobin1.site.aplus.net/id435.html then act according to your own inner guidance. AlloAHow e.
Meditation
I’m so pleased to be able to offer a regular free meditation audio file now with my newsletters, thanks to some great training from Duncan Smith, New Media Producer (www.new-media-producer.co.uk) who is also the technical expertise behind The Light and Energy Channel www.thelightandenergychannel.tv. The accompanying channelled music of Thaddeus is kindly provided by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer at http://www.orindaben.com.
Please click on the link below to listen to October’s meditation.
http://www.keyoflife.co.uk/uploads/Meditation-Oct-2011-MP3.mp3
Courses
Reiki First Degree Courses (Usui and Tibetan frequencies). Thursdays, 24 November and 26 January. 9.30-3.00 pm. Learn to channel Reiki to heal self and others. Course includes full training, study of Reiki history, manual and certificate. Cost is £100. 07827 680655 or e-mail to info@keyoflife.co.uk to book or find out more.
Reiki Second Degree Courses (Usui and Tibetan frequencies). Thursdays, 3 November, 8 December and 23 February. 9.30-3.00 pm. Learn the symbols for Second Degree which will increase the power of the Reiki channelled through the hands and how to send distance healing. Cost is £150 to include manual and certificate. Bookings and further information from 07827 680655 or info@keyoflife.co.uk .
Karuna and Annubis Reiki Courses by arrangement. Visit www.keyoflife/reiki for more information on these high vibration energies.
Crystal Workshop No 2. Saturday 5 November 10-3.00 pm. Further Work with Crystals - quartz formations, how crystals are formed, dedicating and programming, distance healing with crystals. Cost £30 to include a quartz point. 07827 680655 or e-mail to info@keyoflife.co.uk to book or find out more. Cost C07827 680655 or 090
Crystal Workshop No 3. Saturday 14 January 10-3.00 pm. Using Crystals for Balance – a crystal journey through the chakras. £30.
Crystal Workshop No 4. Saturday 25 February 10-3.00 pm. A Therapist’s Work - opening to the Devas, layouts and grids, crystal wands and pendulums. £30.
Regular Classes and Groups
First Tuesday of each Month. 7.30-9.00 pm. Crystal Meditation Group. In November we will use crystals to clear through the throat chakra, our communication centre, and move up into the brow (third eye), centre of psychic perception. There will also be time for sharing and a cuppa in this relaxed, friendly group. All welcome. Bring your own crystal or work with one of ours - your choice. Cost £6. For further info visit www.keyoflife.co.uk/meditation-sessions. Ideas for a crystal-related topic in December and beyond are always welcome.
Mondays. 7.30-9.00 pm – Integral Yoga at St Pauls Church Hall, Abbotsbury Road, Multi Level Class, suitable for all abilities, beginners welcome. Cost £7 per session or £26/ month. www.keyoflife.co.uk/yoga to find out more or call me on 07827 680655.
Wednesdays 7.00-8.30 pm - Integral Yoga at St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Improvers, ideally suited to anyone with an existing yoga practice. Cost £7 per session or £26/month. Visit www.keyoflife.co.uk/yoga for forther details or call 07827 680655.
Fridays 10.30 am-12.00 pm - Meditation Group. Exploring a variety of different meditation techniques from many traditions. Come and expand your consciousness in this informative, friendly group. We will continue to work with mantras (sacred sounds), crystals and visualization techniques. Cost £6. For more info visit www.keyoflife.co.uk/meditation-sessions. To book your space e-mail to info@keyoflife.co.uk.
Mata Amritanandamayi, otherwise known as Amma, is visiting London in November. I am considering arranging a mini bus for anyone who wishes to join me in travelling to London on Thursday 17th November to receive her darshan (blessing). If you are interested, please e-mail me at info@keyoflife.co.uk.
We shall need to leave Weymouth early to arrive at Alexandra Palace before 9 am. Further information on Amma and her work can be found at www.amma.org.uk
“Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.” Amma.
In love and light,
Chinmayi (Sarah)
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