Are you Hiding Out?

My granddaughter, Ella is one of the reasons I do what I do. I want her to grow up in a world that focuses on positive solutions and rejects beliefs that hold people from living their life purpose. The games of peek- a- boo and hide and seek are great as long as you come out of hiding. Are you hiding out? Ella and the world are looking for your light as shared in this blogpost.

When I was a Brownie and then later as a Girl Scout back when the cookies sold for 50 cents a box, there was song we sang with the verse “This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine all the time.” The call is to develop and use your gifts and talents and Be your authentic self in serving yourself and your community in the best way possible. As a person grows and matures sometimes that light diminishes under the press of responsibilities, the opinions of others, the “shoulds”, fear of being different, fear of failure of how can I make a difference, fear of upsetting the status quo or the not knowing on where to place your time, your energy or resources.

The world needs your talents, expertise and gifts more than ever. Your work is too important for you not to fully actualize it. There are people out there who need the gifts you have. Whether you are self-employed, an employed professional, an executive, a retiree, an empty nester, working part-time, recently laid off, or in any honorable profession you have something to share. One of my colleagues loves to sing and he joined a barbershop quartet. His gift and talent in this area will provide beauty and enjoyment for many people. Part of the frustration I hear from individuals is that they are unsure of their life purpose or that they are in job that they are not passionate about anymore or never were. Even if you are unable at this time to make a living from your passion, schedule time for it daily, weekly whatever it takes for you to fill and listen to the voice of your soul. Maybe you’re gifted with organizing and your friend is a web genius; maybe you’re the best homemade valentine maker ever and you trade that with your friend who bakes an out of this world lasagna. Barter, trade or whatever you can do to keep your light shining.

One way to be expansive during this time of change and sense of contraction/pulling in is to share your gifts and talents as they were divinely given. When you do, you will be listening to the voice of your soul. Come out of hiding, stand up, pivot and see what possibilities are out there for you.

"… There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that
other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to
shine, as children do. … It's not just in some of us; it's in
everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give
other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from
our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Marianne Williamson

Be the sky, be the sun, be the dawn and be the new day begun.

If you are uncertain about why you are here or what’s stopping you from living life full out , the CLC Life Purpose Hand Analysis can give you direction and clarity. Your hands are an exquisite neuro-map of your life and gifts. Just e-mail me at colleen@consciouslivingconnection.com for more information.

Joy,

Colleen

Random thoughts on Water, Water, Water

Water has been pouring into my thoughts these past few weeks. I have a compelling need to be around water and will honor that desire this upcoming 4th of July weekend with a visit to our children and grandchild along the coast of Southern California. There’s a 5 star request to myself to walk on the beach at least 3 times. The pounding of the surf and the immensity of the ocean always tends to center me and energize me. This is also monsoon time here in AZ and we’ve been gifted with some lovely storms so far. The cacti are looking a bit more energized. After growing up in lake country, there’s a fundamental need for me to be around water or have a water feature in my environment. In the realm of Hand Analysis, my fingerprint patterns suggest a water element.

Along with some financial assistance, I’ve been sending positive white healing energy to the Midwest which has been inundated with more water than ever before and the impact of that will be felt by all of us in the upcoming year. On the other end of the spectrum, the raging fires in Northern California need more water to stop that devastation.

Back to water- the over abundance and the lack of it creates change. Water comprises 70% of our bodies. Living in the southwest this is readily apparent as we are encouraged to hydrate, hydrate during these triple digit temps. Water signifies so much - abundance, growth, life and yes even destruction. Water has a very important message for us. Water is telling us to take a much deeper look at our selves. When we do look at our selves through the mirror of water, the message becomes amazingly, crystal, clear. We know that human life is directly connected to the quality of our water, both within and all around us.

When change occurs especially in the shifting from a limiting belief to one of more self acceptance and positivity the water in our bodies undergoes a change. The voicing of a positive self- affirming affirmation even if not entirely believed creates a state change to one of more well-being. Dr. Masaru Emoto has been researching and photographing frozen water for quite some time. The most amazing revelation that came forth was that how we think, act and speak to ourselves and others can actually affect the quality of water in our bodies. Water in a container labeled "You fool!" had less defined and poorly formed crystals and water in a container labeled "You are loved" showed beautifully formed crystals with many facets. The story that you tell yourself, the constant self-talk that runs in your head, the words you use with others or to describe your actions, the results of your action or non-action effects your physical and emotional well-being at the celluar level.

What is one small word change in your self talk that will bring you one step closer to creating a state of well being for yourself?

Joyful Blessings,

Colleen


Colleen Crook, owner and founder of Conscious Living Connection is a Life & Leadership Coach who partners and supports forward thinking individuals in creating what matters most with joy and passion both personally and professionally. She is a certified Facilitator of The Passion Test™. Send her an e-mail describing your biggest challenge to see how she can help you create what matters most to you.
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