The Indigo Connection

It’s New Years Eve Day and  I will soon be leading a group as they create vision boards for 2009.  I’ve compled by board for next year and it is already framed and hanging in my office.  Looking at it makes me feel really good.  There is no right or wrong way to do a vision board, but I will say that if your completed board stirs up happy and positive emotions, you have succeeded!

This may be the first time you’ve done a vision board, so I  will offer a few thoughts and suggestions to help you get going.

Size:  Vision boards can be any size.  8 1/2 x 11 inch standard paper is just fine.  I have seen people create wonderful portable vision boards on manilla file folders too.  There are also massive boards created on huge poster size paper.   Size is optional and so is shape.  Start small and grow.  You can choose to make multiple boards to represent different areas of your life.   I have several boards posted since I have two offices and want access to uplifting images at both locations.  You might even want to make a hanging mobile  vision if you have limited wall space.   So many possibilities.

Images:  Choose images that really pull at your heart.  These can be animals, scenes, colors, water, sky, people, adventures and places you hope to see, things you hope to own, representations of something you hope for and symbols you like. 

Materials:  Consider integrataing  fabrics, textures, dried plant materials, beads or stones into your design.  You can use markers, paints and pastels too.  You might also want to dab on your favorite essential oil to enhance the sensory experience.

Words:  Include words that have power for you.  These can be single words, quotations or phrases.  You can write your own poem.  Create and print words and phrases from your computer if you can’t find them in magazines.  You may also want to include logos.

Photos and people:  Don’t forget to include an image of yourself somewhere.  Throw in a few photos of people you love to be with too.  Dare to put your own photo with somebody special you hope to meet – perhaps somebody famous or somebody representing the “soulmate” that’s still missing from your life picture.   Perhaps you will want to put your head on a different body.  That’s okay too.   You can do some bold creation here and have a little fun too.

Two-Sided Boards: If you run out of room for all the images, do what I do and complete both sides of the vision board, even if only one side faces you most of the time.  This reinforces the energy of the board and is perfectly fine.  If you check out my personal boards from the past 2 years you’ll find my second board hidden behind the frame. 

Displaying Your Board: Once your board is completed, place it in a spot where it will be seen regularly.  Some people like to put it on their bathroom mirror.  Others like it near a telephone or computer so that they can gaze at it while working.  Share your boards with a few trusted friends and help support each other’s goals in the year ahead.

I look forward to supporting the seekers and self-care enthusiasts in the year ahead.  Please write me or call if I can be of help to you as you manifest your dreams in 2009.

As the end of the year approaches, it is the perfect time to begin the process of seeing the possibilities for the year ahead and getting clear about your desires.   I personally dedicate a good portion of the week between Christmas and New Years to immerse myself in a process that results in completion of a new vision board – a visual representation of my hopes, dreams and what I hold dear. 

Before jumping into the vision for 2009, I recommend making time to take stock of the year that just ended. 

1.  Pull out your vision board from 2008, your journal, your original list of goals or resolutions and your calendar from the year ending.

2.  Review the highlights accomplishments and struggles from each month.  Ask yourself

What was the theme for my 2008?

What did I learn? 

What am I still trying to figure out?

3.  As you examine your vision board from 2008, see what played out well and where you remain blocked.  Were there some desires that still escape you?  Did your objectives shift during the year to new things that were not represented on the board?

4.  Take note of what you are most grateful of from the year ending.  List these items as part of your personal farewell to the year.  If there are items on this list that you continue ot hold dear for 2009, make sure to include them in some way on the vision board you create for 2009.

 In part two,  I will share a few tips for creating a great vision board.  In the meantime, enjoy reflecting on 2008 and noticing how blessed you are NOW.

The holidays have afforded me something I don’t often indulge in – luxurious rest.   To me that means going to bed when I feel like it, sleeping without interruption and allowing my body to gently tell me when it is time to get up without an alarm reminder.  As somebody who wakes to a 5:40 AM alarm most days, sleeping in is a luxury.  I think I have managed to bank an extra 8 hours of sleep this week and it feels great.  One blessing I really appreciate is the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep reliably night after night.  There are a few energy coaching tricks that have helped me achieve this talent.  Good sleep is something I hope to hold onto my entire life.

I know of lots of friends who aren’t able to sleep in anymore because menopause has somehow changed their sleep cycles.  I’m also aware of a multitude of studies that point to how lack of sleep causes all sorts of problems ranging from weight gain to health problems and lack of focus.  I struggle to figure out the correct balance for me since I am so productive in the early hours of the day.  Fortunately I am really good at going to bed early and sticking to a 7 1/2 hour sleep routine.  What would happen if I gave up my alarm more often?

So I wonder to myself if I should be fitting in more sleep in 2009 and what the implications would be if I made that choice.  If I allow myself to sleep in more often, I risk missing a needed workout and also diminish my most productive time of the day for writing and creative thought.    If I go to bed much earlier, I won’t have as much time to spend with my husband and family.  Maybe I need to explore afternoon napping too?  Is there room in my busy life for a little more sleep? 

As an admitted self-care junkie, I plan to experiment with the possibility for additional sleep.  I will pay attention to how things go when I grab those extra winks and see if I can be as productive.  This will be one of many 2009 self-care experiments and I will report my progress on the blog.  I figure either way, I win this one.   Maybe you too will want to examine your own sleep habits and see if there might be room for a healthy change.  This could be one of those win-win resolutions for the New Year.

Action Challenge: 

How much sleep are you currently getting?  Do you think you would benefit by getting more?  Are you getting high quality rest?  Are there ways you could improve your sleep habits in the new year?  Consider the following questions as you examine how you might choose to change.

Do you have a regular calming routine to help you relax before bed?

Do you follow a regular bedtime and waking schedule?

Do you wake up feeling refreshed?

Do you fall asleep easily then awaken in the middle of the night and find it hard to get back to sleep?

Do your worries keep you from sleeping peacefully?

Does someone else’s sleeping habit (or snoring) keep you from getting the sleep you need?

Do you honor your body by taking a nap or going to bed early when feeling tired?

Are you known for hitting the snooze button multiple times?

Is your bed comfortable?  Is you bedroom a true place of peace?

I prepared a special healing intervention for the Indigo Connection’s December breakfast yesterday and I want to share it here for all to enjoy.  This is an easy sequence for self-treatment.  Z-Point is an intentional energy modality that was developed by my colleague and friend, Canadian Grant Connoley.  By installing the que word, “present” and repeating the que word multiple times after each clearing statement, the subcouncious mind is programmed to run healing software any time you think or speak that que word thereafter.  It is an effective way to stay “present” and really enjoy the holidays.

Key Word Installation:

I hereby set a powerful intention within you, my subconscious mind, to effect the best of all possible outcomes by this clearing, and that each time I notice a pattern or patterns I wish to eliminate, as I say or think my cue word PRESENT, you will eliminate all such patterns and components of patterns completely and safely. Each time I repeat my cue word in sequence, you will access deeper and deeper layers and all parts and aspects of my being.

Z-Point for Abundant and Loving Holidays (repeat key word after each statement)

I clear all the ways that I have been hurt and disappointed during the holidays

I clear all the ways that my stress takes away from the beauty of the season

I clear all the reasons I let myself get exhausted this time of year

I clear all the reasons that I don’t have enough resources for the gifts I want to give

I clear all the ways that I feel lonesome or sad about facing the holidays without a loved one

I clear all the ways that winter and getting older really weighs me down

I clear all the ways I am unable to be fully present to enjoy the magic of Christmas

I clear all the ways that I overindulge in food and drink this time of year

I clear all the ways that I get overwhelmed trying to care for the needs and expectations of everybody except me.

I clear all the ways that I have withheld forgiveness from others

I clear all the reasons I have so much trouble asking for what I really need

I clear all the ways that I do not believe I deserve to be safe, joyful and secure

I clear all the issues from my past and from past generations that haunt me this time of year

I clear all the patterns behind all the ways

I clear all the emotions behind all the patterns, reasons and ways

I allow myself to enjoy a bountiful holiday filled with love, energy and health

It is easy for me to forgive the past and live in the present moment

I effortlessly maintain a healthy diet during the holidays and right into New Year

I have made room within my awareness for pleasant experiences

I am paying attention to my body and my energy level and nurture myself

I accept the generous offerings of others and allow myself to receive

I have everything I need

I am connected to all living creatures and I am surrounded by love

My blessings expand with each passing day

As I celebrate the holidays, I make room for prosperity in all ways

My days are filled with comfort and joy

Written by Betsy Muller for Dec. 10, 2008 Seminar – The Indigo Connection ã

One of the most helpful things I have used to heal my own life is the examination of my beliefs.  I realize that these beliefs have formed over decades and come as a result of experiences, teachers, parents, friends, business relationships, triumphs and disappointments.  I have discovered that beliefs can either impede or promote energy flow.  Those that shut down the energy flow interfere with energy of attraction, often without me even being aware of the situation.  It’s happening to you too.

Negative beliefs can be far more invasive than individual negative thoughts.  They have the potential to dominate your energy frequency.  They also contribute a lower frequency to the entire planet.  How inconvenient is that!

The challenge is to catch the negative beliefs, admit them and treat them on the spot.   EFT, meditation or a simple prayer can begin the healing process.  Know you are not alone in this.  It is human to have limiting beliefs.  Miracles and healing are also possible for every human on the planet.  As you shift your own negative beliefs, you shift the planet to a better place too.  How about doing your part right now? 

Watch this short video and repeat as necessary to fine-tune your energy of attraction.  Enjoy!