There is so much talk about the present moment. What does it all really mean, to live in the present? Where else would we be? It is the sophisticated mind of the human being that takes us back into our past, into the wounds or regrets from before. It also transports us into the future through anxiety or fear of what might or might not happen ahead. While being at the ocean this week alone with nothing but time and space, and of course, the beauty of Mother Earth all around me, how could I find it challenging to stay present? This is a question I have been reflecting on as I found myself rushing forward to the next thing to get done for the first couple of days. Realizing that my nervous system is wired that way after years of raising children and working and having to be somewhere constantly, I am amazed at the power of the pull. Don’t I teach about staying in present time? Haven’t I pointed out to others that they are losing power by staying stuck in past hurts or anxiety over the future. My gratitude for my work with clients that ensures I spend much of my day in the present moment listening to their whole being and holding sacred space for them is growing by the minute. Can I do that for myself now? Am I able to slow down enough to remain quiet when it is not for another, whether that be children, partner, friends, clients, colleagues? Can I find stillness in my relationship with myself?

Personally, I find that I am pulled more into the future than the past. I even struggled through my meditation this morning because I had to look over some emails regarding my website. It was 5:30 am, not exactly urgent, especially because all I had coming up later was my 45 minute hike to the coffee shop, relaxing there and then walking back, along the sea, no less. Yes, I am here to get some writing done, but will my life really be changed if I don’t do that now? Probably not, however if I don’t offer myself the gift of sitting in this angst and finding center in the midst of it, I will surely limit my peace and happiness and my ability to manifest and create what I really want for me. There it is, What does my heart really desire and am I willing to open myself to receiving it through surrender? I surely hope so.

Love and Light

Each of us possesses an intellectual mind, a physical body and an unlimited spirit. But we’re more than that. We also have an emotional body and an energy system. Our energy systems are powerfully affected by our thoughts, feelings, actions and environment. When we tune into them, they can guide us toward a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.

According to Eastern medicine, good health is maintained by the flow of energy and ill health is the result of energy stagnation. Good health includes a strong body, a quiet mind, balanced emotions and a joyous spirit. One of the keys to understanding our energy systems is to learn about the chakras.
Based on ancient yoga teachings in India, the word chakra means “disk” or “wheel” in the Sanskrit language. The chakras radiate out from the central nerves of the spinal cord and are located in seven areas, from the base of the pelvis to the crown of the head. Psychologically speaking, each chakra relates to an area of our lives:
Chakra One (Root Chakra) – Who we are, our roots and survival, security
Chakra Two (Sex Chakra) – How we feel, sexuality, sensuality
Chakra Three (Solar Plexus Chakra) – What you do, power, action
Chakra Four (Heart Chakra) – How we love, giving and receiving love, acceptance
Chakra Five (Throat Chakra) – What we say, communication, expression
Chakra Six (Brow Chakra) – What you know, imagination, intuition
Chakra Seven (Crown Chakra) – Our connection to Spirit or Higher Power, spirituality
When healthy and open, our chakras are constantly spinning. They register information about the health of the glands and organs connected to them. They correspond to different aspects of the bodyʼs physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state.

For example, you may have felt a lump in your throat when you needed to say something but couldn’t. Or you may have felt a pain in your heart when you felt betrayed. If you’ve ever explored energy work, you may have felt other various physical sensations, including tingling and warmth. These are your amazing chakras at work, registering your experience in your physical and energetic body. They provide a wonderful tool that teaches us about how to live healthy, joyous and creative lives.
If we take it a step further, the chakra system is like a secret code that helps us connect our physical and spiritual worlds. At some time in our lives, we all seek the answers to who we are and what our purpose is here on Earth. We are more than our bodies, our thoughts and our actions. We are all part of something bigger than ourselves, yet we are each our own individual spirit.
If you haven’t explored the chakras, I invite you to do so. There is much more to learn about you and the world around you. The more you live from the inside out, the more freedom you will attain.
Love and Light,
Marion