In the 6th plane of existence, your higher consciousness, higher councils, and Universal Laws reside (and much much more).  These energies support us in moving through the universe in a highly conscious way if we so choose.  When we are working with Universal Laws, we are in the same energetic space as our higher self.  When we work against this flow, an incredible amount of energy is used.  So, imagine what power awaits you if yo give yourself permission to step into partnership with energies that are aligned to support you.  Creating this alignment takes little time and effort.  Here are 5 steps to create that connection:

1. Affirm that you are willing to partner with Universal Laws
2. Choose the Universal Law that you wish to partner with in the moment (for this piece, we’ll work with the Universal Law of Co-Creation)
3. Set the intention that you are aligning and harmonizing with the wisdom of this law.
4. Breathe that in.
5. Believe it to be so.

Imagine what will release from your life AND what will enter once you create this partnership with the Universal Law of Co-Creation (for example).  If you are aligned with this law, you will release blame, shame, guilt, judgment and step into compassionate detachment with yourself and others. You will step into an infinite awareness that you are deeply connected to all that is, realize your fullest co-creative potential, and open your energy field for divine downloads (inspiration) and the people, experiences and energies needed to partner with your co-creative visions.

Your energy affects your business. If you are joyful about what you are offering and start each day with excitement and anticipation of all the good things that are ready and waiting to come your way, then you will create results beyond your wildest imagination. Activating the Power of 3 is key to achieving this success. Here are a few tips in how to activate the Power of 3 in the Golden Keys of your highly conscious business:

Golden Key of Commitment: Beyond activating commitment to yourself, your business, your colleagues, your purpose and more, it is essential to activate the WOW factor (Power of 3) in this golden key. Here is the WOW that you need to sustain commitment in your business:

W – Willingness. The willingness to try, to take risks, to let people in, to do what it takes to create success and so much more.

O – Openess. Creating openess to new ideas, new opportunities, new clients, divine guidance and many other energies.

W- Wonder. Activating wonder and adventure in your life and business daily surely positions to attract all things ideal and allows you to have fun while you are growing and evolving.

Golden Key of Consistency: Consistently showing up for yourself, your clients, your colleagues, and more requires daily practice. Activating the Power of 3 on a daily basis supports you in creating consistency and the rewards that come to you as a result.

Here is how I activate the Power of 3 in my business:

a) Daily Intentions – I begin my day with divine intentions about how my day will unfold, what energy I will hold (i.e. joy, openness, confidence or whatever my day calls for to support my intention), and how I choose to show up for myself, my business, and whomever I may be connecting with that day.

b) Daily Actions – I create a clear plan for the day about where my energy is best spent and what requires action (ie I coach clients on certain days, another day may be marketing, another may be networking, and within that I break down required action to avoid the energy of distraction)

c) Daily Reflections – At the end of each day, I create time to reflect upon my day and allow myself to celebrate the *wonder*; that is, what happened throughout the day that was above and beyond what I even intended (and because I stay in wonder each day, I am always guaranteed an amazing surprise each day).

Golden Key of Investment – investing in yourself, your business and your vision activates the Power of 3 and it is fundamental to the foundation of your highly conscious business. This means investing on all levels, including time, energy, money and beyond.

This can include books, magazines, conferences, coaches and coaching programs.

Coaching programs are an affordable way for you to gain the inner and outer transformation that you require to move your business forward.

Once you have identified with your role as a spiritual leader, you need to take action. Here are 5 tips to put into place to catapult your success”

1. HUGE vision – see yourself where you would like to be 5years from now. Who are you impacting? Who have you become? What have you created? How does it feel to be in this vision?

2. Powerful Intentions – allow yourself to become crystal clear about how you want to feel in your inner world, and what you wish to create for yourself and others in your outer world.

Then, begin a daily practice of intentionality. How is your day going to unfold? What are you going t o attract to yourself? How do you want to feel? How do you want others to feel in connection with you? What do you wish to create?

3. Clear Strategy – examine your HUGE vision, then break it down so that you begin with the first logical step that is going to get you there, and then the next, and the next. I find it helpful to create a 12month plan of what seems the most fitting to move me closer to my larger vision.

*Remember that it is always about the journey, not the destination!

4. Positive Support – you can create a certain level of impact as a spiritual leader on your own. I can share with you that it is much more joyful, easy-breezy and impactful to have positive support, especially if you desire to make a greater impact. This may include social support, family support, collegial support, and mentorship. Take inventory about the level and quality of support you have right now, and ask yourself what additional support you need to move you to the next level.

5. Inspired Action – what is one action that you can implement right away to move you that much closer to fully aligning to your spiritual leadership?

I can share with you that one of the greatest things I did to accelerate my journey, and what many of my spiritual leadership friends and colleagues would not go without, is private mentorship. The sacred space that is created to grow, expand, and lead form a larger platform is unparalleled. I encourage you to create this same dimension of success for yourself as you embrace your potential!

The term “spiritual leadership” may bring up certain energies in you depending upon how you define it. Some people feel that they are not a spiritual leader unless they have reached a certain level of fame, or self-sacrifice, or they are living life like the Dalai Lama.

I believe that all of us have a spiritual leader inside waiting to come alive and be fully expressed in its own unique way. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “a leader is one who influences other.”

So, spiritual leadership is then impacting others from spirit, and as such, we have all divinely touched or inspired someone in our life (whether we are consciously aware of our impact or not). The key to living from a place of spiritual leadership is to do so actively and consciously. It means starting with being the inspired leader for ourself and our own journey so that we can also play that role in someone else’s journey too.

Some of us will affect the masses with our message as spiritual leaders, while others may have a profound impact in less public ways. Either way is no more or less valuable than the other, they are simply an expression of how each of us are called to bring spirit through us.

You may be the connector. The person that feels passionate about connecting souls with each other because of a deep feeling that certain folks are meant to meet.

You may be the teacher. The person who everyone comes to for guidance about how to do something (and as such, they experience change).

You may be the wisdomkeeper. The person who everyone seeks out for insight and enlightenment, thus seeming to be at the right place at the right time (always)!

You may be the nurturer. The person who loves others until they are strong enough to see the love within themselves (so that they can, in turn, nurture others).

You may be the catalyst. The person who people are attracted to (whether they know it or not) when they need a catalyst to ignite change in their lives.

Do you see a theme here? All of these roles (and of course, there are many more), are the flame that lights anothers candle. What makes these roles more expansive, is when we become conscious of our impact, and own our role as spiritual leader by way of who we consistently attract.

Once you own who you are, then you can become more conscious about your spiritual leader and align to these energies.

As you continue in your soul’s journey, you will want to continue to surround yourself with support. This support will not only be in the forms of people that will lift you up and guide you but it should also include other resources like books.

In my own collection, there have been a few books that have been indispensable so I thought I would share a few of those with you in hopes that you will find them as inspirational and supportive as I have.

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

This is a classic resource that I received when I was 17 and continue to refer to on a regular basis, and….. one that you’ll definitely want to add to your bookshelf as a trusted resource if it’s not already there

Life Makeovers by Cheryl Richardson

When I first saw Cheryl on Oprah over a decade ago, I knew right away that there was something different about her. I rushed out right away to get her first book and made a point to meet her in person when I had the opportunity. One of the main things that I love about all of Cheryl’s books is that she engages at such a level, it’s like having a personal conversation with her!

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

I received this book from my Reiki Master when I received my Reiki Mastery, so with that alone, it holds a special place in my heart. This timeless and relevant book is great to keep you on track as the issues in your tissues are coming up while you are evolving this year (and beyond)!

Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self by Sarah Ban Breathnach

Another Oprah classic that I had to run out and get as soon as I saw Sarah on her show. This is a wonderfully inspiring and practical book that you can always refer to as your life continues to grow and evolve. It was HUGE in helping me to get clear and the type of life that I wanted to create for myself (and incidentally most of it has come true)!

Now, it’s your turn! I invite you to comment below and let me know what books and authors have inspired you in your journey!

2011 is the Year of Mastered Self-Expression-a year which is calling for you to share your greatness in a more intentional and focused way.  To make this a most powerful year, you need to establish crystal clear goals (or intentions) for the year. When you set your goals you may want to think about how you want to grow, what obstacles youw ish to overcome, and what issues are you being called to act on that you may have been avoiding?

Once you have established your goals, I recommend you choose three goals to activate with powerful clarity.  To activate those goals in the highest manner possible, perform these three things:

1. Write your intentions.  It is well documented that a written goal is more likely to come to fruition.  Review that written goal DAILY.

2. Visualize your intention.  Take a moment daily to see the goal.  You may even find it helpful to have physical pictures (cut out, drawn, photos, etc.) to help you with the visualization.

3. Say it Aloud.  Every day, put your voice behind the goal.  Saying it outloud makes it known to the Universe that you are serious about your attention.

After you’ve taken these three steps you want to consider how best to activate the energy of inspiration for your goals by figuring out who can help you best achieve your goals, what specific steps can you take to get there, and how can you research your goals to best manifest them into reality.

Using this simple formula, you will find that your goals not only become more manageable but also more frequently achieved!

Let us begin by exploring the concept of time.  Time is a measurement of energy expenditure.  We either have too little or too much depending on the context.  When we are enjoying an activity, time seems to “fly.”  When we are not enjoying an event, it seems to “stand still.”  Time also seems to anchor our focus on the past, the present or the future.  We may look to the past for happier times, feel stuck in the present, or mark important events on our calendar to be tended to in the future.  One thing is for certain, time has a hold on us!

In this dimension, we have become very attached to time.  Not surprisingly then, we have become quite attached to the hot topic of 2012 and what this time means to our continued existence.  Several people have invested their livelihood into this research, and therefore, have also become attached to this date. There are several theories that exist which seem to be creating confusion amoung many, and this confusion seems to be generating more fear and uncertainty.  These are the very energies we are attempting to ascend beyond as we journey through the New Earth Paradigm, so why are fear and uncertainty being magnified so intensely?  Why are old paradigm energies being used to distort our experience of an ascended shift in consciousness?

Illusion breeds fear, uncertainty, and separation.

Truth breeds love, peace, wholeness.

The truth is that 2012 does not exist any more than the date that you are reading this.  On the Earth Plane, time is linear and linear time is illusion.  It works in direct opposition to the Universal Law of time, and this opposition inevitably creates resistance and struggle energy.  As we journey through this paradigm shift, we are leaving behind many illusions, including fear, separation, struggle, and 3D time and ascending to unconditional love, freedom, joy, peace and wholeness.  In this space, there is no room for old paradigm energies simply because they are not compatible with the new paradigm in any way.

It is true that Mayan time exists, but no more than linear time on earth exists; it is just as limiting. Just as linear time is limited to the Earth Plane, Mayan time is limited to the Milky Way Galaxy for Maya is the Keeper of Time in this dimension.   Certainly, we are influenced by the energies of this galaxy, but as spiritual beings, we are more than the sum of the Milky Way for we are universal beings and beyond.  Thus, it is important to observe how energies in various realms may influence our human experience, but not to allow those energies to limit our experience as an infinite being of light who expands well beyond this galaxy and this universe.  We are always more than our current reality!

As we journey through this shift in consciousness, we are naturally questioning more because the energies surrounding our planet and our beingness are acting as a catalyst to shatter illusions, illuminate truth, and assist us in releasing old paradigm energies, so that we may enjoy our journey to the new paradigm of unity consciousness.   In these times of questioning illusions, it is important to find grounding activities to assist us in maintaining perspective and presence.  Presence frees us from illusion and empowers us to know truth.  I invite you to live in the truth of now rather than speculation of what may occur in 2012.  May you choose freedom to experience the truth of “all that is” and all that you really are! 

Are you longing for deeper connection with yourself, others, your Creator and beyond? As a soulful BE-ing, connection is integral to your evolution. Each one of us longs to be loved, accepted, and respected and this occurs through connection on all levels.

We all desire to be seen, heard and acknowledged; this strengthens our knowingness of our existence. Again, this occurs through connection.

So, it is not surprising that, as a society, we have created tools and technology that allow us to be connected at all times, since this is a deep longing for each of us.

On many levels, the evolution of these “connection tools” have served us. There are so many wonderful people that I may not be connected with if not for technology. I imagine you may feel the same way.

Yet, there are some ways that these tools have not served us, and that is when it becomes a misdirected need. When we rely on these tools to hide behind so that we can avoid deep, meaningful connections. When we avoid intimate conversations and connections and struggle to relate when face to face with someone. When it feels easier and safer the be the face behind the tool rather than reaching out and creating high touch connections.

As souls we crave unity consciousness. The Internet provides a lesser version of this.

We crave connection to all that is.

If you are still feeling unfulfilled in your life, despite your sense of being connected via these tools, you are not alone. More importantly, there are ways to deepen the true connection that you are seeking.

Here are 3 recommendations that can help you re-CONNECT:

1. Take a technology break for at least 48hrs. Choose to make deep connections instead.

Technology can serve as distraction energy and interferes with deep, intimate connections with others. Perhaps you’ve had this experience or have been engaged in conversation when you felt that the person you were connecting with wasn’t fully present.

When you take your technology break, use that time to powerfully connect with yourself and others and *really* be present. Meditate, journal, pray, schedule fun time with your friends and family. Give yourself the gift of being present so that you can be available for divine downloads, expansion and miracles!

2. Spend time in nature. Nature is without ego and is our most direct connection with universal truth. It gives you the gift of instantly shifting into the present moment which is where we connect to all that is. Here you will connect to the depths of your BE-ing, your Source and with the knowingness of that which is most important on your soul’s journey.

3. Connect with your Akashic Record ~ your soul’s divine blueprint. Through this connection, you instantly align to all that is, expand your awareness of the universe, and hear the voice of your soul. It is the most intimate tool for soul growth and universal connection.

For those of you who find yourself as the creator archetype, you already know that you are acutely aware of the infinite possibilities and are constantly imagining what can be created not only in your life but on the planet and beyond. If this is you, then you should treat your life like a work of art. Here are five ways to support you in doing this for yourself:

1. Create space at the beginning of each day to do 10-15 minutes of stream of consciousness writing. This is where you write without filtering your thoughts/messages and just allow the pen to flow.

2. Surround yourself with beauty like your favorite flowers, colors, music, or scenery. This IS creation and will more quickly align you with the very vibrations you are wishing to connect with more deeply.

3. Write out your 5 year vision of where you wish to be in your life on ALL levels (health, relationship, career/business, location, etc.) AND write it as though you are already experiencing it.

4. Take 3 items from your vision that stand out the most and begin creating a “next steps” plan to begin bringing those into reality and thus move you closer to your vision.

5. Witness what you draw to your life and what downloads come through as a result of strengthening this muscle.

Many of us live in a place of struggle and because of our mindset we determine in advance that everything is not only going to be difficult but sometimes not even worth the effort. However, we also recognize that we don’t like that feeling of stagnation. Being aware of this, we need to realize that our desired results are definitely achievable but without the right mindset, it will be difficult. If we allow ourselves to change our mindset, our journey becomes much easier.

Consider this formula:
Dedication + Investment + Mindset + Effort = Desired Results

So what does that really mean?

Dedication: We absolutely must keep our focus or else the signals we are sending out into the universe become fuzzy and difficult to read. Making a commitment to stay the course is the first and most essential step towards your desired results.

Investment: Once you have the clarity of your pursuit, you can then focus on investing in it. Investment can be in the form of money, energy and/or time. Just be careful to stay away from a scarcity mindset. Be aware of cost vs. investment and avoid viewing your endeavor as something that costs you but rather as something you are investing in.

Mindset: Now that you have affirmed your dedication and solidified your investment approach, be sincere in your mindset. Your mindset must shift in all areas of your life (not just those that have immediate impact on your endeavor).

Effort: Continue working on these elements (making efforts to stay focused, invested and mindful) and your efforts will propel you towards achievement!

To help you work this formula, try these three steps:
1. For the next 72 hours, make a note in your journal each time you find yourself using language such as cost, spend, or pay. This exercise will make you aware of whether or not you are leaning into a scarcity mindset rather than an investment framework.
2. Have a heart-to-heart with yourself and really decide if you are dedicated to and investing in your vision as much as you need to in order to achieve your goal(s).
3. Decide on one clear action that you can take that will help you move forward to your goal. This effort will be a demonstration of commitment to achieving your goal and will help develop the right energy to continue on.