Preparing for a New Year - Inspirational Insight No. 51

Hey Quester’s, what’s new?  Hope all is well! I’ve been busy with study, Christmas and my two creative children who will be both in school in 2013. I know it sounds cliché, but it is quite astounding what children can teach us, especially when they come up with ideas or beliefs that are beyond their years and you can’t ever remember even discussing anything like that before. It is delightful watching them grow into their unique personalities. Hold onto your childlike creativity for as long as you can – reclaim it if it was dragged out of you.

I met a man from China who talked about his childhood dream of being an artist, but with so much pressure considering the ‘one child policy,’ he had to give it up! I was surprised to hear that he did not even have it as a hobby; I suggested that he could have both, I told him to buy paint! He caught a flight the next day. You can only plant a seed. Hopefully eight hours in a plane gave him time to consider the idea? Hope he takes it up again for the sake of his child and himself.

Now let’s talk about you and preparations for another new year. This is not so much about New Year’s resolutions; it’s more about desire, planning and management. Let’s start with some questions:

·        What are you doing in 2014?

·        Any highlights, events or holidays?

·        Any study or research to be done?

·        Will your spiritual Quest continue – has it altered its course?

·        Is it a year of dedicating your time to helping or heartening others (comforting those in crisis or caring for elderly relatives)?

·        Will this be a year of completion or new beginnings?

·        Are you willing to take some risks for your beliefs or creative visions?

·        Will your creativity be on show in 2014?

Prepare for the New Year by looking over your desires. What is it that you want? The beginning of another year gives you time to ponder, plan and activate. Don’t put things off – if you don’t have a good reason for doing so! Stand your ground and make your choice. Being too cautious can hinder your journey, taking large risks without planning will also cause set-backs; take the middle ground and find satisfaction. Once you know what you want make preparations to get there! Making plans gives you a guiding focus to reach new heights.

Sharon Bush

Writer   Historian   Artisan   Sage

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Spring Cleaning, Spiritual Cleansing - Inspirational Insight No. 50

 

Hey Quester’s, how are you?  It’s a two week study break for me and a few days down the coast, but before I go – I have to make a serious spring cleaning effort. I’m a bit behind, though I am making some serious progress with the kids rooms, garden and have finally put away the last of the boxes from a year ago (Christmas is at my house this year and it’s coming around fast). But the best thing we (me and my husband) did for ourselves last week was get a profession will done – for me that is peace of mind (pricy but worth it).

 

If you haven’t done it already - It’s spring cleaning time! The trees are green, the sun is shining and the dust and clutter has to go. Don’t even say that you don’t have the time – this is important on a spiritual level and it will make a fuzzy mind clear again. You know which areas need attention: under the bed, in the wardrobe, boxes with miscellaneous items in them, the bathroom, Kitchen, filing, garage and garden (get the family to help you, maybe some incentive will help).

You know the rule Quester’s, if you haven’t worn it for 5 years give it to charity. Make some room in your life so you can enjoy the simple pleasures and let your creative energy flow. This will give you more space for special projects and more time for family and friend’s. Remember that you are a role model for those around you; show them the confident fun loving you who knows how to enjoy life!

Ok, pick a day or two, get a load of environmentally safe cleaning products and get started.

After cleaning don’t forget to smudge the room (buy a smudge stick or use incense) and waft it to the North, South, East and West (hold a saucer under it so no ash goes on the floor), asking for clarity, peace, protection, love and inspiration, or whatever you like. Thank whatever spiritual, earthly or universal source you feel comfortable with. Do this with your whole family in mind and repeat it in every room in the house and don’t forget the garage. This is a very old custom, your ancestors probably did something similar to get the season of growth off to a good start; it removes negative energies and give positive portents for the productive warmer months.

Make a start.

 

Sharon Bush

Writer   Historian   Artisan   Sage

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Do Your Core Beliefs Support You and Your Quest? - Inspirational Insight No. 49

 

 

Hey Quester’s, how are you?  Working slowly and diligently towards your goals I hope, with the odd distraction of course. What would life be like without those challenging little moments that help us to grow? You don’t have to like them, but they teach us how to strategize and they help us gain patience’s.

This is a good week to think about what your dreams are planted on or in. What sort of foundation is your quest sitting on, is it firmly planted in the earth, or is the soil eroding away from under you? Think carefully about this question: do your core beliefs support you and your Quest? What thoughts come to mind when thinking about the beliefs that support your all-important quest? If you find this exercise hard, ask yourself this question in a meditative state and see what words or sentences flow around you and don’t forget to write them down. Ten years ago I began teaching what I call active meditation, this is a purposely mind active meditation where you are relaxed but gently focusing on a question you need to consider or want answers for (more on this later, but just sit on your couch, use good posture, play some quiet and relaxing music and give it a try).

People assume that their foundation or core beliefs are supportive for their quest, but sometimes they are not, it’s always good to do a little investigation. It may be that the Quest you are on it still in its chameleon stage, still forming and readjusting until there is a clear plan and direction. If all you have ever wanted to do is sing on the stage, but you a petrified the second you get on stage and cannot sing (even though you are a great singer at home), then something just isn’t right. Maybe you would feel supported if you did not have a crowd in front of you, maybe you could be a session studio singer, then you could sing songs for commercials, movies or back-up work for artists with new albums. So here is the question again! Do your core beliefs support you and your Quest?  Maybe your dream just needs a bit of tweaking so it can grow as strong as an oak, one that is so firmly planted that the odd storm feels like a gentle breeze.

Build firm foundations.

Sharon Bush

Writer   Historian   Artisan   Sage

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Book: The Scrolls of Wisdom, philosophical/spiritual self help book finished (on the final edit – looking for publishers).

 

What is a Quest? - Inspirational Insight No. 48

 

 

Hey Quester’s, what’s new? Hope your Quest is harvesting some simple rewards? The leaves have fallen, so remember to put something away for winter (funds for a holiday, a spiritually creative plan to work on, try some in-depth meditation and contemplation, maybe start your memoirs or join a creative class). Some forward planning never goes astray.

Today I have five Questions and answers for you to think about:

     1.     What is a Quest? 

A Quest is a personal journey to obtain and experience something special. It’s a fantastic journey of self-discovery with challenges along the way. It’s a driving inspirational force lead by you.  A Quest may span a lifetime, but it might take a few completely different directions along the way, or just stay on the one theme.  You are your Quest and your Quest is you! When one Quest is completed you will probably discover another one.

 

2.     Who can help?

 

      Anyone can help you with your Quest. Lots of people help inadvertently with a word or deed that can really make a difference. You can enlist others to help if you ask: these may be people you don’t know that you are paying for some sort of trade service or someone you don’t know who have helped you though a website, book or some person you meet via an unexpected synchronicity that has vital information for you. Then there are the constant people in your life, like family and friends, who you can occasionally ask for help in a practical way, (remember to return the favour if they are ever in need): you may just need to test your ideas verbally or need some physical help to put something together. You are a driving force and with a little digging and determination you can help yourself.

 

3.     Is it a spiritual journey?

 

Yes, the Quest is a spiritual journey, it’s everything that’s important to you, it’s the voice of your soul; a sort of deep inner yearning – that there is something you need to do. It’s spiritual because it’s every part of you evolving into something profound and sacred. It’s you in communication with yourself and through some sort of meditative practice, the best of you is revealed in a creative dance of passionate insights merging into existence. You can call upon any spiritual or religious deities or mentors for help in understanding any part of your quest.

 

4.     Are you on your own?

 

Yes, this is a Quest for one. You have something to do that is different from the next person, but some people are on similar paths and you can help each other, if needed. Everyone has their own Quest (no matter how big or small) – some will act upon this and some will not.  So while you know this is your Quest, you know most people out there are creating and dealing with the challenges of their own path. So you are not really alone, there are tasks you will do alone, but in a happy passionate way because you love what you are doing.

 

5.      How important is your Quest?

 

Your Quest is vital to your existence because this is what you came here to do. Though our excitement for the Quest ebbs and flows, it never goes anywhere – it is your constant companion. Your Quest is you and you are your Quest. You are a visionary with wild and often unrealistic ideas, but you have the power to bring them into reality because your thoughts are the essence of an innate magic. You can conjure though the purity of inspiration and that purity gives you access to all that you need. You can enter the unseen world to gather sacred information for your Quest and this gives you wisdom. Your Quest is important because you are a vital energetic form connected to all others.  You have a job to do and your Quest waits.

 Sharon D. Bush

Writer   Historian   Artisan   Sage

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Noticing our Reactions to Barriers - Inspirational Insight No. 47

Hey Quester’s – hope you are all well! I’ve been burning the candle at both ends and managed to catch pneumonia (I was shocked myself – obviously not listening to my own advice). Between the study, looking after my wonderful children, daily tasks, a dash of writing, and not enough exercise and not quite enough home cooked meals my health deteriorated. I’m back on track now, even bought a kick boxing and yoga DVD to straighten out my study back! Hope those of you who live in Australia are looking after yourselves now that winter in here. Don’t forget those lovely homemade soups and stews that are easy to make and be sure to go out walking and get some of that crisp winter air in the lungs.

Have you ever noticed how you react to barriers in your life? You are making progress in your endeavours and then there is an unexpected barrier in your way – inhibiting your movement. Noticing how you react at these times is crucial to your ongoing development. There is first an immediate reaction and then a problem solving phase. Your immediate reaction might be anger, disillusionment, but soon after your mind might think of ways around the problem, or you might have thoughts of giving up?  It is interesting to keep a mental note of these reactions in case there are too many negatives floating around in there!

Noticing your reactions to sudden barriers will help you understand yourself a little better and allow you to heal or remove any negative programing that doesn’t really belong to you (possibly picked up from someone while growing up). Elevating your underlying strength and confidence will help you rise to any future challenges. On the extreme there are also people who are so bogged down with rules that they barely realise that they are holding themselves captive. Liberating the mind is essential here, but it can be done by dissolving the edges and weakening fixed ideas that inhibit future prospects. Try saying yes instead of no occasionally; maybe even spend one week being easy going! Make your decisions slowly, instead of instantly stating your answer.

Personal strength is the best foundation for your life to rest upon and keeping an eye on that underlying mind chatter is vital. Those of you who have long been delving into their psyche will have cleared most of the debris, and know how to counter those sneaky little negative self-judgements. Remember that you are strength personified, your soul is pure and your mind is delightfully intelligent. Don’t give up – find a way through! You are free to explore the deep beauty of a life and eliminate disruptive barriers.

Sharon D. Bush

Writer   Historian   Artisan   Sage 

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Book: The Scrolls of Wisdom, philosophical/spiritual self help book finished (on the final edit – looking for publishers). 

 

Softening the Fear Barrier - Inspirational Insight No. 46



                                                      
Hey Quester’s – Hope you are living your life in a relaxed and confident way as you work through the challenges you have set yourself or the ones that have landed in front of you! Remember that innate natural power that you have in reserve – that never-ending pool of pristine strength, love and purity that resides within! Autumn’s gentle season has arrived so work through things methodically at an easy pace and get things done! Planning, routine and a daily checklist will help you accomplish your goals sooner.

Fear is a natural part of our lives. Without a percentage of fear in our heart and mind we would create unnecessary risks, put ourselves is danger and do a lot of silly things. That said, too much fear can stifle our existence by limiting the space we move in and the people we meet. That leaves fear somewhere in the middle ground – not quite friend, but far from enemy. So take fear as a sentinel, an inbuilt warning system and protector, but don’t let it rule you. The decision making power is all yours.

There are different types of fear; there is the healthy fear and intuition that work together to steer you away from accidents, unbalanced individuals and unwise decisions, and there are the obsessive fears that live within crippling phobias.

I’m sure most of you are fully aware and have stories about times when your heightened senses warned you to keep clear of something or someone in an uncertain situation. Meditation can definitely help to improve these signals. If however your life is bogged down in restrictions and your personal Quest is continually hampered by a mind bending sense of fear or phobia – stop and take a long look at the cause. The problem with this is that some people can pinpoint the moment the phobia was created, while others feel that the fear has always been with them, but can find no good reason why. So either the fear was created very early in life or there is something to be said for past or future lives. The important thing is to try to work through it so you can become slightly more comfortable with it or removed yourself from the source of the fear (if possible). Ask for help from a specialist if the situation has become unbearable.

Accept fear as part of your journey and face these challenges as they arise without giving away your pure and sacred power. Let love override some part of this fear. You deserve a special place in this world without the harsh limitations. Make your life and Quest triumphant and be calm and strong when the sentinel calls for a response.

Sharon D. Bush

Writer   Historian   Artisan   Sage

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