tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90330982678780336142023-11-15T13:24:27.151-05:00The Next Chapter: Soul CoachingJamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-21460855462582307942008-11-30T00:01:00.003-05:002009-07-15T19:39:33.032-04:00Quest: Beyond the 28 Days<p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vj-miyaElIs&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vj-miyaElIs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Brian Swimme on Being Authentic</em></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">What a joy it was to visit everyone's blogs yesterday as we began the process of closing the circle. This has been a very special time with an extraordinary group. We are all changed for having shared this adventure. This journey has been a blessing. Each of you is a blessing.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">As we close our circle, </span><a href="http://www.deniselinn.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Denise</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> invites us to embark on a Quest. Through the elements of air, water, fire and earth, we have cleared and cleansed and emptied our hearts into the words and pictures we've shared with each other. Now is the time to give ourselves the opportunity to hear the voice of our hearts, our spirits and the Universe. Now is the time to listen. </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">And I invite you to take this last day to celebrate your self, to acknowledge what you've learned or how you've shown up or what you've taken a stand for. You are here on the final day for a reason. And without doubt part of that reason is to celebrate! Share whatever stirs inside you, waiting to be said, any last words that will bring closure.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">You are beautiful, my friends. </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Namaste.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jamie</span> </p><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=30Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-75407644410838895212008-11-29T00:01:00.003-05:002009-07-15T19:40:58.297-04:00Day 28: A Circle of Love<a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/075.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/075.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Today is the last official day of the Soul Coaching Program, and it closes so fittingly with a circle of love. Over the past month we have built such a circle, a circle of powerful, sensitive, creative souls dancing together, shifting inside and out. I have felt the love every day. I know that each of us is different for having experienced this month and for sharing it with each other. Each of us is richer because each of us was here.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Let's take today to celebrate this month of Soul Coaching. And tomorrow let's return, sharing and imaging what's next and beyond.</span><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=29Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script><span style="font-family:Arial;">With love,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jamie</span>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-67552898092287159132008-11-28T00:01:00.006-05:002009-07-15T19:41:09.071-04:00Day 27: Creating a Fabulous Future<a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/Spring200816.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/Spring200816.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">As I thought of what I wanted to say today, I realized it was exactly what Denise started this chapter with: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">"You have spent time during this program clearing your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual clutter to make it easier to hear the messages from your soul. Today you have the opportunity to begin to manifest a future that will<em> nourish</em> your soul."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">What are you going to plant in the gorgeous earth you've prepared?</span><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=28Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-9640001365965173352008-11-27T00:01:00.005-05:002009-07-15T19:41:23.836-04:00Day 26: A Home for the Soul<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/EarthfromKriebelsKrabbelsweg1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/EarthfromKriebelsKrabbelsweg1.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em> photo by <a href="http://dagboekschrijven.web-log.nl/dagboekschrijven/">Petra</a></em></span><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">As we approach the end of our month together, it's interesting that we're focusing on a sense of home. Denise says that one of the things the soul needs in a home is a sense of belonging. She identifies that as being connected to a sense of place. I'm hoping that it's also being connected to a sense of space. Cyberspace, that is.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">It is my hope that on this journey we've embarked on together, that each and every one of you, whether you have participated for 1 day or ever day, feels like you belong. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Namaste,</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jamie</span></div></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=27Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-82101064699283729332008-11-26T00:01:00.004-05:002009-07-15T19:41:35.515-04:00Day 25: Awakening the Natural Forces within You<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/EarthfromMegg.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/EarthfromMegg.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em> photo by </em></span><a href="http://meggenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Megg</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></em><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">So far in Earth Week we've focused on our bodies. Today we broaden our attention to the powers of nature. Denise asks us to take note of our own rhythms, to the rhythms of the natural world around us and to notice the relationship between the two. I know in my life I have been healthiest, happiest and most productive when I have worked with my natural rhythms instead of against them.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">What do you know about your natural rhythm?</span><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=26Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script></div></div>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-74277416320385324952008-11-25T00:01:00.001-05:002009-07-15T19:41:46.577-04:00Day 24: Using the Physiology of Your Body<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/Delft42.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/Delft42.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><font face="arial">The way we carry our bodies tells a story. What story is your body telling today?</font><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/Niasized.jpg"></a></div></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=25Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-25804274503209785232008-11-24T00:01:00.001-05:002009-07-15T19:41:57.615-04:00Day 23: Body Detox<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/EarthfromDawn.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 270px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/EarthfromDawn.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.todayandeveryday.wordpress.com"><em><font face="arial" size="2">photo by Dawn</font></em></a></div><br /><p><font face="arial" size="2"><font size="3">I'm so glad that Dawn submitted this photo. It inspired me to think about the relationship between our bodies and nature. In today's context, it was a great reminder that detoxing is a natural process. Our bodies are designed to take in sustenance, to make use of nutrients and then to release whatever we don't use. This is the natural way of things. Supporting our bodies in doing what they are designed to do is a sure way to enhance our energy and our life. </font></font></p><br /><p><font face="arial" size="2"><font size="3">Today as you start releasing toxins, imagine your body filling up with vitality in its stead. You are coming alive!</font></font></p><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=24Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-56479466024163879502008-11-23T00:01:00.002-05:002009-07-15T19:42:18.566-04:00Day 22: Connecting with Your Body<a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/true-diva/part%202/194.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/true-diva/part%202/194.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Welcome to the first day of Earth Week. We have done the decluttering of Air Week, the cleansing of Water Week and the connecting of Fire week. Now we our grounding. Starting with the intimate relationship we have with our bodies, we will be connecting to our physical environments. May it be a profound exploration to round out our month of Soul Coaching. Enjoy!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=23Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-28090789857177671732008-11-22T00:01:00.006-05:002009-07-15T19:42:27.547-04:00Day 21: Fanning the Flames of Your Creativity<a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/026.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/026.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Today is dedicated to experiencing your own creativity. If you're inspired to pull out the paints, pens or charcoal, yay! If you're inspired to sing, recite poetry, dance with abandon, yay! If you're inspired to whip up an extraordinary meal from the palette of your pantry, yay! If you're inspired to create a beautiful vignette by arranging your toiletries anew, yay! Express yourself! Be playful! Be dramatic! Use too many exclamation marks!! Enjoy creative you!</span><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=22Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-77668748448606895752008-11-21T00:01:00.009-05:002009-07-15T19:42:42.569-04:00Day 20: Your Spiritual Allies<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/MareeCrownCasinoMelbourne.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/MareeCrownCasinoMelbourne.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">photo: Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, from </span></em><a href="http://thebeautifulwitch.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Maree</span></em></a> </div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Can you believe that we only have 8 more days of Soul Coaching to go? Just 8. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Only 2 more days with the liveliness of fire and then we say hello to the joys of earth. So eat something spicy, flash your warmest grin and smile at the sun. Connect to the fire. We have passed through the toughest of flames with facing our deaths. On the other side we are faced with the heartwarming task of opening our wings and spreading some love.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Enjoy!</span></p><br /><br /><p></p><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=21Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-82593833053709245772008-11-20T00:01:00.008-05:002009-07-15T19:43:03.028-04:00Day 19: Facing Your Death / Embracing Your Life<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/PetraFire.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/PetraFire.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">photo from Petra, </span></em><a href="http://dagboekschrijven.web-log.nl/dagboekschrijven/2008/11/fireweek-1-2.html" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Kriebels & Krabbels</span></em></a> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Last year my husband and I started decided we should really prepare our wills. We thought it would be tough, sad and difficult to talk about. As we sat and went through all that we had and considered all the people that we loved, we were filled with deep sense of gratitude and joy. Creating our wills turned out to be an exercise in appreciation. Who knew?</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">May you discover some joyful surprises on today's journey.</span></div><br /><br /><p></p><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=20Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-11569506572080074872008-11-19T00:01:00.005-05:002009-07-15T19:43:12.489-04:00Day 18: Being Present / Saying Yes to Life<p align="center"><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FDm4PlZxS6s&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FDm4PlZxS6s&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">A Meditation on Being Present</span><br /></strong>by Virginia Fitton</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Enjoy<br /></span><br /><br /></p><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=19Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-86175080299590950852008-11-18T00:01:00.004-05:002009-07-15T19:43:32.396-04:00Day 17: Facing the Shadow<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/LeahFiresirens.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/LeahFiresirens.gif" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em> Sirens by </em></span><a href="http://www.creativeeveryday.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Leah</em></span></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">I love the way Denise describes our shadow self, "Often we are so disconnected from our darkest inner realms that the only way we can find those parts of ourselves is through 'projections,' which occur when we subconsciously cast our shadow to the world around us and then it reflects us back to us."</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">So, today is a day of reflections, of shadow watching. See if you can catch, out of the corner of your eye, a glimmer of that self you find hard to accept. It can help to take a rather distant view, let's call it a "detective perspective." Whenever something negative rears its head, simply remark, "Fascinating! I believe that's the sign of a shadow. I must investigate further." And with curiosity and self-love, continue the exploration.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Enjoy the journey.</span></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=18Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-5852875805777479452008-11-17T00:01:00.005-05:002009-07-15T19:43:46.026-04:00Day 16: Taking Risks<div align="center"><a href="http://girlgetsserious.blogspot.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/Turtleheartfiresky1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>photo by Turtleheart</em></span></a> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;">The level 1 for today totally rocks. Are you ready for it? Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to have fun! Imagine! What if you gave yourself that assignment every day? What would your life be like? What would be different? Anything? </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Denise also recommends that we make take a risk today, do something surprising, make a change. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">As I read Denise's words, I was reminded of an article I wrote for the <a href="http://wishstudioblogzine.blogspot.com/">Wish Studio Blogzine</a> about <a href="http://wishstudioblogzine.blogspot.com/2008/07/creative-compass-change-it-up.html">changing things up</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are some ways to shake things up to wake things up:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">If you normally don’t, say “hello” first</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Browse a section of the library or bookstore you’ve never been in</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Brush your teeth or tie your shoes with your non-dominant hand</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Change the part in your hair</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Listen to a different radio station</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Wear a colour you never wear</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Order something different</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Take a new route home</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Wear that outfit you’ve been saving</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Dance while you do the dishes</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">How are you going to play today? What are you going to do to wake up your fiery spirit?</span></p><br /><p></p><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=17Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-15058938168895754942008-11-16T00:01:00.005-05:002009-07-15T19:44:00.814-04:00Day 15: Confronting Fear / Developing Faith<a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/054.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/054.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>After an emotional week with water, Denise says that fire is abo<a>ut</a> waking up the spirit and that we can do that by moving our bodies. We can shake, wiggle, walk, run, stretch our bodies to clear the space for this new energy. This week, as we gather around the fire and share our stories, let's also take the time to dance. </p><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=16Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-71414183275609359302008-11-15T00:01:00.001-05:002009-07-15T19:44:12.617-04:00Day 14: Releasing Victim Thinking / Choosing Your Life<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterfromMareeSanAntonioBotanicalGa.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterfromMareeSanAntonioBotanicalGa.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em>photo: San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Texas, from <a href="http://thebeautifulwitch.blogspot.com/">Maree</a></em></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Water week has been a bit tumultuous. It's also been a beauty. We've shared emotional stories and heartfelt comments. We've shared things for which we are grateful, and I believe that stirs positive, healing energy in our lives and in the world. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">On our final water day, I encourage you to think about what last thing you'd like to wash away, what you'd like to release to the waves or the rain or the river before moving on to the phase of the journey.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">After today, we are halfway through the Soul Coaching program. Congratulations on coming this far. In celebration, Nicole has offered to pull a card from her Soul Coaching deck for you. For details, click <a href="http://themoderngoddess.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/lets-celebrate/">here</a>. Thanks, Nicole!</span><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=15Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-88749081031986024072008-11-14T00:01:00.003-05:002009-07-15T19:44:26.166-04:00Day 13: Attitude of Gratitude<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterfromLeahoceantnc.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 550px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 367px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterfromLeahoceantnc.jpg" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> picture from </span></em><a href="http://www.creativeeveryday.com/creativeeveryday/"><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Leah</span></em></a> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">In the spirit of gratitude, I started thinking about all of you. I closed my eyes and imagined a bright light, a sparkle, for each of you. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">I imagined a silver, shining cord connecting us in a circle and then another connecting each of us to every other other. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We have created something magical together, a unique constellation of spirits. And for that, I am deeply grateful.</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">How beautiful that that we will share our gratitudes today. Imagine the energy of that!</span></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=14Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-27209709034182779562008-11-13T00:00:00.007-05:002009-07-15T19:44:38.081-04:00Day 12: Being Still / Doing Nothing<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/waterfromshannonroundthehouse8.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/waterfromshannonroundthehouse8.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo by </span><a href="http://www.planetshannon.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Shannon</span></a></em><br /></span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Ooh, I have a sense that many of us are ready for some stillness. I know sometimes the journey has been intense, and I've been reading some discussions about what it's like to try and keep up or what it feels like to miss a day or 3 or 9. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br>I want to reassure you that there's no right way. I invite you wash away all the shoulds, put down any rules that are holding you tight and telling you what to do, especially the really, really familiar ones.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">It's okay to stop. It's okay to do Day 2 on Day 10. It's okay to read along and not post. It's okay to never comment. It's okay to comment twice. It's okay to not read every blog. It's okay to read the day's affirmation and skip the rest. It's okay to only ever do Level 1. It's okay to work through the book again later. It's okay to immerse yourself and do it all. It's okay to dive in where you are. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br>What else is okay?</span></div></div><br /><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=13Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-85625756085293906932008-11-12T00:01:00.005-05:002009-07-15T19:44:52.613-04:00Day 11: Exploring Your Relationships<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterpicturefromGemma.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterpicturefromGemma.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> <em>photo from <a href="http://www.adesertgarden.blogspot.com/">Gemma</a></em></span><br /></span><div align="center"><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">When we started Soul Coaching, a couple of people mentioned to me that <a href="http://www.deniselinn.com/">Denise</a> had accompanying audio that you could download and listen to for each day. Unfortunately, at that time, they were not available. Guess what? They are now! Thanks, </span><a href="http://creativegoddesssoulcoaching.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Marilyn</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, for the info. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">You can listen to Denise Linn's Soul Coaching recordings </span><a href="http://promos.hayhouse.com/baron-reid/052108email/linn_soulcoaching.php"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. May today's meditation support you in exploring your relationships. Enjoy!</span></div></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=12Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-74737739399644009922008-11-11T00:01:00.001-05:002009-07-15T19:45:15.399-04:00Day 10: What Are Your Energy Zappers and Juicers?<div align="left"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/009.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/009.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Water week is definitely offering up some emotional responses, isn't it. Remember during this time to drink lots of water. It will support you in processing these emotions and their energy, letting them pass and take with them anything you no longer require. Water is an important part of our system's natural detoxification process.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Today we are paying particular attention to our relationships. As we go through our day, we relate to people, events, activities, our environment and the objects within it. Turn up your energy meter and notice what revs you up and what depletes you. Just increasing your awareness can start things shifting. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">What will your energy meter discover?</span></p><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=11Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-18988319151098891992008-11-10T00:01:00.002-05:002009-07-15T19:45:28.062-04:00Day 9: Examining the Meaning You Give Your Life<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterfromMareeLakeAitlanGuatemala.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/WaterfromMareeLakeAitlanGuatemala.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <em>photo, Lake Atilan, Guatemala, by <a href="http://thebeautifulwitch.blogspot.com/">Maree</a></em></span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Remember on Day 4 when we explored looking at things with different lenses? Today we get to choose a lens through which to see our life and its stories. Denise points out, "You are constantly giving meaning to events, so why not try to find ones that are empowering and do not cause you stress or anguish?" In this spirit, she invites us to notice the meaning that we give everything today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">And speaking of noticing the meaning, what meaning do you give "the emotions"? As we move into the watery world of feelings, I know many are expecting the arrival of tears. And there will likely be some. But are you also imagining bliss? What about anger? Longing? What is the lens through which you are currently viewing emotion?</span></p><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=10Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-57971404931042341152008-11-09T00:01:00.002-05:002009-07-15T19:45:41.508-04:00Day 8: The Turning Points<a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/CentreIsland2006110.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/CentreIsland2006110.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Welcome to Water Week. Let's Invite the new week in by opening our awareness to the water around us and in us. Already in Toronto there has been the promise of rain.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">One of the powers of Soul Coaching is that each of these elemental explorations is approached on both a practical and a spiritual level. During Air Week, we cleared our clutter and stirred our souls. During water week, some of the activities Denise recommends are:</span><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Explore your emotional life</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Cleanse your house, office and car</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Evaluate your relationships</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Communicate from your heart, especially the things that you have been afraid to say</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Embrace your childlike wonder</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Follow your intuition</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Bathe, shower, soak - cleanse your body</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial;">What a beautiful range there will be to explore!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Today we start by examining the turning points in our life. As you write your post, imagine us all gathering round in a circle, sharing our stories and starting this beautiful new phase of the adventure.</span></p><br /><br />><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=9Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-61253928462468306502008-11-08T00:01:00.010-05:002009-07-15T19:45:54.604-04:00Day 7: Exploring Your Soul Mission<div align="center"><a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/true-diva/128-2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/true-diva/128-2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>photo by <a href="http://www.starshyneproductions.blogspot.com/">Jamie</a></em></span> <div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></em></div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="left"><br />Today is about exploring your soul mission. In the letter Denise writes us at the beginning of the chapter, she mentions 2 things that are really important about today's tasks:</span> </div><div align="left"><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;">"Today is exciting because you have the opportunity to <strong><em>begin</em></strong> to create a mission statement for your soul." (emphasis mine)</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:arial;">"It is also a day to begin to watch for signs and secret messages from the universe."</span></li></ol></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;">So, why highlight these 2 pieces? First, I want to remind you that you don't have to figure it all out today. (Of course, if you do, that's totally awesome) Just get curious, start exploring and see what you discover. S</span><span style="font-family:arial;">econd, the universe is in this with you. A big part of this week has been opening up your awareness. The universe is having a conversation with you all the time. Today is an opportunity to listen.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">And know that whether you are conscious of it or not, you <em>are</em> on your path. It's just that as you get clearer, the ride gets smoother.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Thank you to Air</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">And so we bid farewell to our week with air. May its blessings and teachings stay with you. Congratulations on all that you have learned, done and shared. You are doing great!</span> </p><p><br /></p><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=8Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-49087536392178805382008-11-07T00:01:00.004-05:002009-07-15T19:46:08.516-04:00Day 6: Lightening Up<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/aircollagefromTurtleheart.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/aircollagefromTurtleheart.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Collage by </em></span><a href="http://girlgetsserious.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Turtleheart</em></span></a></div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yesterday I had the sensation that things were getting lighter, and then I opened up the book for today and what's the chapter? Lightening up! I hope you're starting to feel some airy lightness too.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Reading today's intro, I was struck by this, "In Tibetan Buddhism, it is believed that when you organize and clear your physical environment, then "drala" (or magic) can enter your life." (page 62)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I really believe that's what we've all been doing this week - making space to let magic in - and the magic is stirring! I feel it as I read each of your beautiful, sensitive, honest posts and your generous, loving, encouraging comments. There is magic here.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In that spirit, I offer an additional affirmation for this next day of clutter clearing:</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><br />I am making room for magic!</strong></span></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=7Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033098267878033614.post-85594547992842382002008-11-06T00:01:00.011-05:002009-07-15T19:46:20.330-04:00Day 5: Clutter ~ Energy Up/Energy Down<div align="center"><a href="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/AirfromSuzie.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo243/next-chapter/AirfromSuzie.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> from </span><a href="http://suziesacredspace.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Suzie</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />In the last chapter, Denise explains how the lens we look through affects what we see. Yesterday I observed an event that illustrates the power of the lens.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />The subway. A group of 13-year-old boys noisily enter the train. An older man reaches for his bag, which takes up the seat beside him. For a moment it looks like he's going to lift it so that one of the boys can sit down. What actually happens is he hugs it tightly to his side, protective. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />At the same time, a young woman looks to the seat beside her and notices a few little pieces of paper left on the seat. These scraps are not hers, but she picks them up to make room for a boy. And when she does, she notices the paper is neatly folded and says "Open me." She opens this little note, and whatever is inside makes her smile.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />What lens are you going to wear today? </span></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=starshyne&postid=6Nov2008" type="text/javascript"></script>Jamie Ridlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591475547653418947noreply@blogger.com19