September 6th Carnival of Lightwork

Welcome to the September 6, 2007 edition of carnival of lightwork. Another edition of interesting theory, story and things to ponder. Enjoy!

Anmol Mehta presents
Meditation Techniques, Types and Practice - A Comprehensive Guide; posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, “A complete guide to meditation techniques to help you choose those that are right you.”

John Hill presents What Is Spirituality? posted at Universe Of Success.

SmallTownBS presents A Very Abstract Philosophy on Life posted at Small-town Big-shot saying, “An abstract view of life’s purpose and why we should make the best of our life and do only good things.”

Eric Michael Johnson presents The Feeling of What Happens posted at The Primate Diaries.

Patricia Singleton presents The Secret Is Not Just Wishful Thinking posted at Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker, saying, “Doing affirmations alone is not what the Law Of Attraction is about. It also takes action on your part to achieve what you what from life.”

Charles H. Green presents I Can’t Make You Love Me–If You Don’t; posted at Trust Matters, saying, “You can’t change the people around you, but you can let go of your attachments and change yourself.”

Tupelo Kenyon presents Integrity Through Self-Reliance posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “When you live your life as if the whisperings from your soul really matter, you are living life in your own way, on your own terms, based on your own realizations on what is right . . . what is good . . . and what is true for you. You are tuned into your own station. The signal you are receiving and the message you are broadcasting with the story of your life are both on the same frequency. You are joyfully and gratefully choosing your favorites from the buffet of life. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article – all free.)”

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Carnival of Lightwork #2

Welcome to the August 23, 2007 edition of carnival of lightwork.

Meditation

Nneka presents Meditation Q&A: How Do You Meditate? posted at Balanced Life Center, saying, “4 Simple techniques for beginner meditation. This post is part of a series that answers questions about meditation.”

Raising Children

Steve presents True Self posted at Raise Conscious Children saying, “A post on how to raise children in a conscious way”

Honing Skills

Chris presents Lightworking Lessons From the Hubble Telescope posted at Martial Development, saying, “Are the paths of lightworking and darkworking truly exclusive? The Hubble Space Telescope provides the answer.”

Working on the Self

Patricia Singleton presents The Secret—Loving Yourself posted at Spiritual Journey of a Lightworker, saying, “To own being a lightworker, you must first love yourself.”

Experiences

Michelle Croft presents I am Salt Water posted at Ancient Energy. Commenting on her experiences in Reiki energy.

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Does a Lightworker Fly At Night?

I bet you are wondering what a “Lightworker” is and what they do. I’ve wondered the same thing but it’s not as complex or Woo-Woo as it may sound. The term “Lightworker” was coined by spiritual worker Doreen Virtue in her book The Lightworker’s Way in 1997. Since then the term has gained popularity in the spiritual community as a description of one who works with that binding energy around us all. In a nutshell, a Lightworker is one who feels inspired to help others through spiritual means; meditation, teaching, healing, prayer, writing, speaking, etc.

Yes, the term sounds rather broad and those under this term come from many backgrounds and beliefs such as; Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Angel Therapy, New Age Therapies and Alternative healing practices.

In short, your meditation teacher or yoga instructor or Dharma leader or priest are all Lightworkers, although most do not classify themselves as Lightwokers. I’m not a fan of the term; I feel it to be a bit out there but just in term alone, often new terms such as these take time to integrate into our brains. But this is ok, name it what you will, a Lightworker is one who is inspired to help others spiritually.

As for myself and my Buddhist background, I’ll stick to calling them Bodhisattva’s.

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carnival of lightwork - Next Edition August 23rd

Edition 1 of the Carnival of Lightwork was a huge success! If you haven’t seen it, click here and read. If you are not familiar with a blog carnival go here and read what wikipedia says about it. Basically, to combine the best writing the blogosphere a blog carnival bring those writing together in a single post, a blog ezine if you will.

Call for Submissions for Edition #2

Carnival of Lightworkers

Lightworker is a term created in the last few years to describe those of us who are inspired to help others on their spiritual paths through; teaching, meditation, writing, etc. All through unconditional love towards all humans and inspiring them on their spiritual paths. This carnival has been created to bring the best the blogosphere has to offer for those seeking guidance on their path. From Yoga to Qigong, Acupuncture to tarot reading and Buddhism to Islam; this carnival brings the best so that you can find your path.

For this upcoming edition: Submit your stories about how you became or realized you were a lightworker. Of course any other topic will be considered if it is written well and has not been previously posted on another Carnival.

Submission Deadline: August 2oth, 2007 by 9PM PST

To Submit, Click Here

Criteria: Your submission is allowed to have been published on a blog but must be your writing and must not have been previously published on another carnival. There is no length limit but the writing must be good and only the best will be selected to be written about in the carnival’s edition.

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carnival of lightwork - August 9, 2007 (Early Edition)

Welcome to the August 9, 2007 edition of carnival of lightwork. Published a bit early because of an upcoming trip where, gasp, I can’t take my laptop. With this being the first edition, I am extremely excited about the response as well as the posts, we have some very big bloggers joining us, I hope you enjoy the articles as much as I did.

The first post is one by Patricia Singleton where she takes the title and stance of “I Am A Lighworker”, which is very important and often a difficult thing to say. To embrace what one is has to be one of the most important aspects of honoring the self, check out Patricia’s article and claim who you are!

Patricia Singleton presents Yes, I Am A Lightworker. posted at SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF A LIGHTWORKER.
“I wrote this article because I needed to claim the title of Lightworker for myself and because it is part of the name of my blog. I have family and some older friends who might not know me as a Lightworker and what that title means.”

The Law of Attraction is a vast and exciting concept, often difficult to recognize or live; Lola brings this concept into the conscious by discussing how it’s manifested in her life, check out the post and enjoy!

Lola presents Law of Attraction: Make the Conscious Unconscious - part 1 posted at Real World Spiritual and Personal Development.

When I saw that this next blogger added a post for this Carnival I was very excited, Erin is a force in this community and write one of my most favorite blogs, in this post she discusses Destiny vs. Free Will, a topic that has baked my noodle almost daily as I grow and work with my path.

Erin Pavlina presents Erin Pavlina’s Blog » Blog Archive » Destiny vs. Free Will posted at Erin Pavlina’s Blog “Is everything in our lives pre-determined?”

Again, another of my favorite bloggers, Albert Foong and Urban Monk, posted for this Carnival and I’m very excited to present his post on taming down the monkey mind. If you read my blog you will see that this is one of the biggest thoughts I wrestle and try to grow, how to quiet the mind. If you haven’t read Albert’s work, please do, you won’t be disappointed.

Albert Foong presents How to remove negative thoughts and tame your monkey mind, Part 1 posted at Urban Monk.

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Blog Carnival Hosted @ Beyondzen.org - Submit Your Articles Now!

This is a first time event here at the blog, we are hosting a blog carnival on Lightworkers. If you are not familiar with a blog carnival go here and read what wikipedia says about it. Basically, to combine the best writing the blogosphere a blog carnival bring those writing together in a single post, a blog ezine if you will. To see examples, take a look at what be Conscious now has done.

Carnival of Lightworkers

Lightworker is a term created in the last few years to describe those of us who are inspired to help others on their spiritual paths through; teaching, meditation, writing, etc. All through unconditional love towards all humans and inspiring them on their spiritual paths. This carnival has been created to bring the best the blogosphere has to offer for those seeking guidance on their path. From Yoga to Qigong, Acupuncture to tarot reading and Buddhism to Islam; this carnival brings the best so that you can find your path.

For this upcoming edition: Being the first edition of this new carnival, this issues topic is, how do you define a lightworker? Where did it start? How do you know you are one? How do you embrace it? Are lightworkers the modern day Bodhisattva’s?

Submission Deadline: August 2nd, 2007 by 9PM PST

Submit to: carnival@beyondzen.org

Criteria: Your submission is allowed to have been published on a blog but must be your writing and must not have been previously published on another carnival. There is no length limit but the writing must be good and only the best will be selected to be written about in the carnival’s edition.

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Are you asking the right Questions?

Another great post and point from one of the blogs I read: The Most Critical Tool for Progressing On Your Spiritual Journey.

Through a Zen Meditation story, Anmol Mehta brings an important story about asking the right questions as your most critical tool for your spiritual journey. Asking questions is how we learn, ask the right questions and you progress, ask the wrong questions and at best you become stagnant. A qoute from Anmol; “Enlightenment has to do with bringing about a realization in yourself and that should be the primary area of your inquiry.”

The point being, questioning around the the realization of self will put you on the track to process your spiritual path. To question society, religion, other’s behaviors, etc; this just questions our false reality and does nothing to question things that will lead to realization of self.

On the other hand, as I move on my spiritual path, this point may make sense but not at the same time. I have to profess that I understand the concept but do I understand how to fully use it?

What do you think? What questions would one ask?

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Paths, Syncronicity, Visions and Life’s Purpose

In a dream My Maternal Grandmother came out of a hospital, handed me a red hair band and with earnest voice insisted, “It’s important you start with the Crane, you need to start with the Crane.” I had been contemplating two different Chinese Medicine Qigong Programs in Portland at the time. I did choose to follow the guidance, though, as it felt right and soon began learning Soaring Crane Qigong in addition to Acupuncture, Herbology and Shiatsu Japanese Bodywork at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. It was the beginning of my training into an ancient system of movement meditation for health and vitality originating from China. In addition to learning prescribed routines of the Soaring Crane form, I was also trained in Spontaneous Qigong, a powerful style whereby the mind is relaxed and the healing energies of Nature clean and strengthen the energy channels (meridians) of the body. Healing occurs as universal life force energy flows through and moves the body without conscious intent.

Near graduating four years later I sat in sweltering heat and solitude in the desert under a Ponderosa Pine on my first Vision Quest outside of Redmond, Oregon. There I connected with the Rainbow Serpent, the mythological Great Mother and creative energy of the Earth according to the Aboriginal people of Australia. After two days without food or water in 102 degree weather, and following a vision of seeing and feeling a huge black snake climbing up out of the water, my body started to move involuntarily and a snake like energy awoke within me. It rose upward into and throughout my body as I sat on the dusty ground and began to dance my body. With quick, winding serpentine stretches and sinuous sensuality I slithered around in a circle, my mind reeling in astonishment trying to make sense of what was happening. The experience culminated with my body coiling inward then with sudden and intense alacrity striking forward at an unknown and unseen prey. The experience was nothing short of profound yet I had no point of reference to understand the experience. Later through dreams and much research I came to understand that I had been initiated into a system of transcendental healing referenced in the myths and archeological evidence of ancient civilizations around the world. Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong had been birthed through me and with it I began a spiritual odyssey into the mysteries of the universe and a deeper understanding of God/the Divine.

I am sincerely grateful for my own healing and the insights that continue to unfold through my practice of Qigong. As a teacher of Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong, I enjoy helping individuals unlock their innate intuitive, creative energies and empowering others to live with greater joy, vitality and authenticity.

Christina Bjergo is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Shiatsu Japanese Massage Practitioner and founder/facilitator of Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong. Christina has a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in International Affairs. Upon completing her M.A. in Environmental Management, she became an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard spending the majority of her 11 years of public service writing pollution response regulations in D.C. and managed pollution response/investigations throughout Oregon and Washington. A practitioner of Asian Wellness, Christina teaches Qigong to help others connect with Nature for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Her primary goal is to empower others to live with greater vitality, joy and authenticity. She incorporates dreamwork and shamanic techniques into her classes to help individuals unlock their own intuitive, creative energies. Christina is currently writing a book on Sacred Serpent Spiral Qigong to guide others on their journey to wholeness.

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Help Me ID This Artwork?

About seven months ago I was having a series of dreams that all had a lotus flower in them. I really couldn’t stop thinking about this flower and how much I felt I needed to have a lotus above my bed. Not just any lotus, no copies on the Konica, no “Dude….gimme another hit and I’ll pencil that out for ya”. I was thinking something like a SE Asian wood screen or shutter, something that could be a headboard.

I looked around and found nothing. Then a friend and I stopped by a little Asia antique store, a last ditch attempt for my new lotus fetish, and I asked the clerk. Nothing…..I mean nothing……but that’s cool, instead I went home with the statue in the photos. I still don’t have a large lotus awakening me into dreams but I do have my (I like to think of her as my fertility goddess) statue above my bed and I love her.

But, I have no idea where she comes from, is she old or new or of a certain style, who is she, why is she posed the way she is? If anyone can help me, please post what you know so I can share.

Here is what I know or have guessed so far:

• she is Lakshmi-esque (4 Arms)
• uh…she has four arms
• She is holding a lotus flower in two hands
• She is sitting on a lotus pedestal
• She is a relief carving
• Maybe she is teak?
• Her hands are in mudras that some have said are in an energy healing position or healer position, right one fingers up and left one fingers down
• Her left hand has a circle and and “X” in the middle of the circle.

Does anyone have any other thoughts or knowledge on this?

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Popularity of Manifesting With Elephants

By far the post on Manifesting With Elephants has been the most popular as of late on Beyond Zen. Since that post I myself see the little guys everywhere from my dreams to stickers on a car. Is the message that I need to be more like Elephant or that I am like Elephant and I need to embrace it? Which got me to thinking, if I use the meditation with elephants to remove the barriers to see why I am seeing the elephants, will I then know why I’m seeing them? Right…sorry….on with the post.Since it’s been so popular I thought I’d post what have found out since digging up details of Elephants as guides and such, so here goes:

According to many books and websites the Elephant as a totem indicates strength, luck and wisdom. Apparently the Hindu God Shiva had the Elephant as a totem animal and where Shiva & Parvati produced a son, he came out as the Elephant headed Ganesha.

One of the coolest facts I’ve found on elephants is their intense and close knit family dynamic, even showing tears when a family member dies. Along with this, they are one of the longer living animals in the kingdom and have increadible senses for their size.The virtues an Elephant as a Totem has is: strength, wisdom, good fortune, power, sexual prowess (sweet!), moderation, eternity, responsibility, right emotion (ahhh, maybe I need to call on Elephant to determine if the emotion I’m feeling is right or even mine?), champion of injustice, ancient wisdom, respect for others, strengthened memory, long-life, increased sensitivity to others feelings (oh great), intelligence, loyalty, affection, passion, family values and happy family.

From www.linsdomain.com:

Before the power of Ganesha

 

All barriers and obstacles are removed.

 

Through the wisdom of Ganesha

 

I draw confidence and new opportunities.

 

Under the love of Ganesha

 

I learn and grow stronger in all ways.

From Ted Andrews’ “Animal Speak”:

“Those who have the elephant as a totem will usually find themselves in a position where the opportunity to reestablish family and societal ideas will occur. Mutual care of the young, respect for the elderly and the sick, being strong in your own self - these are the foundations of a great person or society. If the elephant has come to you, you will have the opportunity to work toward establishing this within your own life or the lives of others. If the elephant has come to you prepare to draw upon the most ancient wisdom and power. You will have an opportunity to either help yourself or others reclaim your most primordial royalty.”

What else can I do but just enjoy the fact that I am seeing elephant everywhere?

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