Spider Web~
The message this morning was of connectivity; our connectedness to the divine source, to the people in our lives, and to the infinite possibilities that await our creativity and intention.
I heard "where ever you are in your web, the life you are weaving, is exactly where you need to be". Trust that the people in your life, your present circumstances, and the resources available to you are exactly what you need to create your life in this moment.
I looked the spider up in my Medicine Cards and only then realized the sychronicity of today's date and the shape of the spider's body - 8! The shape of the spider is the "symbol for the infinite possibilities of creation" (Medicine Cards, Jamie Sams and David Carson, 209).
Let's trust where we find ourselves on this day of 8 and look across this infinite web of possibilities with appreciation and gratitude.
Mind, Body, Spirit Connections
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
January 7, 2011
Resistance and fear~
How often do our fears and resistance keep us from becoming who we really are and fully living our purpose?
Last night I had a series of dreams that were about loss of control; being in a car careening down a snowy mountain in reverse, a baracuda biting my thumbs, and walking through an alleyway being stalked and stared at by menacing men. In each scene, I witnessed my dream self 'letting go' and facing the fear. After moving through the fear of being out of control in the car, I waited for the right bend in the road, and a snow bank that could take the impact of the car and then crashed it. I was fine. With the baracuda, I let him bite my thumbs and he let go (I still had my thumbs). And, in the alley, I stared right back at the men with no fear of harm, and kept moving.
When we move into our fears they lose their hold on us and dissolve. For me, at this time, my fear is "loss of control". It is perceived, of course, as we truly have no control. It is an illusion. Nevertheless, the ego is a heavyweight champion when it comes to fighting for the preservation of illusion.
What are your fears? Where are you resisting? Pick one today and move fully into it and see what happens.
How often do our fears and resistance keep us from becoming who we really are and fully living our purpose?
Last night I had a series of dreams that were about loss of control; being in a car careening down a snowy mountain in reverse, a baracuda biting my thumbs, and walking through an alleyway being stalked and stared at by menacing men. In each scene, I witnessed my dream self 'letting go' and facing the fear. After moving through the fear of being out of control in the car, I waited for the right bend in the road, and a snow bank that could take the impact of the car and then crashed it. I was fine. With the baracuda, I let him bite my thumbs and he let go (I still had my thumbs). And, in the alley, I stared right back at the men with no fear of harm, and kept moving.
When we move into our fears they lose their hold on us and dissolve. For me, at this time, my fear is "loss of control". It is perceived, of course, as we truly have no control. It is an illusion. Nevertheless, the ego is a heavyweight champion when it comes to fighting for the preservation of illusion.
What are your fears? Where are you resisting? Pick one today and move fully into it and see what happens.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
January 2, 2011
The first day of the new year I am reminded of my divinity and the second day of 2011 I am smacked right between the eyes! I'm not so divine~
As I meditated this morning, with my journal over my heart, I was mirrored back my own judgement and lack of compassion. It was unsettling to say the least and an eye opener. I had openly judged a young, poor, single mother who, quite frankly, I am angry with. Her daughter happens to be my grand-daughter, who I adore and do not see as often as I wish. Her father is my son who has struggled mightily, and this young woman has not made his life easy by any means. So, quite unconsciously, I had casted her in the "villian" role.
"Does she not need the same love and compassion that you give to your son and grand-daughter?"
The smack between my eyes I was referring to! My God, yes...this young woman needs understanding, love, and acceptance. She is doing the best she can. We all are..in this very moment. We have a choice to do better too, in each moment. But, how on earth will this young woman make that choice if no one will take an interest?
I forgave myself in that moment of clarity. And then I silently apolgized to this young mother.
As I meditated this morning, with my journal over my heart, I was mirrored back my own judgement and lack of compassion. It was unsettling to say the least and an eye opener. I had openly judged a young, poor, single mother who, quite frankly, I am angry with. Her daughter happens to be my grand-daughter, who I adore and do not see as often as I wish. Her father is my son who has struggled mightily, and this young woman has not made his life easy by any means. So, quite unconsciously, I had casted her in the "villian" role.
"Does she not need the same love and compassion that you give to your son and grand-daughter?"
The smack between my eyes I was referring to! My God, yes...this young woman needs understanding, love, and acceptance. She is doing the best she can. We all are..in this very moment. We have a choice to do better too, in each moment. But, how on earth will this young woman make that choice if no one will take an interest?
I forgave myself in that moment of clarity. And then I silently apolgized to this young mother.
January 1, 2010
"Be still".
That is all I heard as I "listened". The silence was comforting as I pondered the meaning of these two words.'Being' rather than 'doing' was a concept I was familiar with and have been working on. Was God reminding me of this?
It was not until a phone call later in the morning with my friend did I learn that there was more that followed "Be still". In the Bible,Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God". "I Am that I Am", said God to Moses when he asked his name (Exodus, chpt. 3) also one of most famouse verses in the Torah. And Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, made famous "I Am That".
I continue to ponder.
Are we to hold the possibility that perhaps 'I Am that I Am' or 'I Am That' could hold another layer of meaning? A reminder, on this first day of 2011, that we are to reflect on our own divinity?
That is all I heard as I "listened". The silence was comforting as I pondered the meaning of these two words.'Being' rather than 'doing' was a concept I was familiar with and have been working on. Was God reminding me of this?
It was not until a phone call later in the morning with my friend did I learn that there was more that followed "Be still". In the Bible,Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God". "I Am that I Am", said God to Moses when he asked his name (Exodus, chpt. 3) also one of most famouse verses in the Torah. And Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, made famous "I Am That".
I continue to ponder.
Are we to hold the possibility that perhaps 'I Am that I Am' or 'I Am That' could hold another layer of meaning? A reminder, on this first day of 2011, that we are to reflect on our own divinity?
2011 Intentions
Dear friends,
What are your 2011 resolutions? As the past year came to a close, I found myself reviewing the highlights and the challenges of 2010. It was a year of unparalleled transitions and new beginnings for me and for my family. I asked Spirit for guidance and a clear direction for 2011. As the old adage goes, "Be careful what you ask for!"
The guidance came in the form of a question similar to the directive given to me in 2004 that catalyzed the auspicious birth of the Intent Heals Journal. This question is just as challenging as that directive was, and I’ve chewed on it for two weeks now.
What if you were to "listen" to God -- your higher self, Spirit, (the unnameable one) -- every morning, and then write and post what you heard?
It reminded me of the movie “Julie & Julia,” in which Julie Powell commits to cook every recipe in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Could I make a commitment of this nature? The thought unnerved me. Trepidation has flowed through my veins daily as I’ve pondered this gentle challenge from Spirit. What if I can’t articulate what is coming through? What if I fail to show up? What if God does not speak to me?
I have keenly felt my vulnerability and insecurity as I reflect on this daunting task.
And yet, isn't this what God asks of us? To move fully into our fears? Shine light on what is dark and scary? Penetrate the crevices and unseen barriers within ourselves that keep us from being in the moment, open-hearted, and loving?
And so, with trepidation in my heart and a pinch of fearlessness, I will listen and write what I hear.
Please join me if you are so inspired. And we can journey 2011 together, exploring both the valleys and peaks, challenging ourselves to be a bit braver and more remarkable.
What are your 2011 resolutions? As the past year came to a close, I found myself reviewing the highlights and the challenges of 2010. It was a year of unparalleled transitions and new beginnings for me and for my family. I asked Spirit for guidance and a clear direction for 2011. As the old adage goes, "Be careful what you ask for!"
The guidance came in the form of a question similar to the directive given to me in 2004 that catalyzed the auspicious birth of the Intent Heals Journal. This question is just as challenging as that directive was, and I’ve chewed on it for two weeks now.
What if you were to "listen" to God -- your higher self, Spirit, (the unnameable one) -- every morning, and then write and post what you heard?
It reminded me of the movie “Julie & Julia,” in which Julie Powell commits to cook every recipe in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Could I make a commitment of this nature? The thought unnerved me. Trepidation has flowed through my veins daily as I’ve pondered this gentle challenge from Spirit. What if I can’t articulate what is coming through? What if I fail to show up? What if God does not speak to me?
I have keenly felt my vulnerability and insecurity as I reflect on this daunting task.
And yet, isn't this what God asks of us? To move fully into our fears? Shine light on what is dark and scary? Penetrate the crevices and unseen barriers within ourselves that keep us from being in the moment, open-hearted, and loving?
And so, with trepidation in my heart and a pinch of fearlessness, I will listen and write what I hear.
Please join me if you are so inspired. And we can journey 2011 together, exploring both the valleys and peaks, challenging ourselves to be a bit braver and more remarkable.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Testimonials
I was gifted an Intent Heals Journal in early 2009. I started my journal by entering just one name. It was the name of a very dear friend who was ill with terminal cancer. I wanted her transition to be filled with peace and the love of God. She was a Holocaust survivor and I couldn’t imagine any more suffering in her life. As I stayed by her side over the next seven months, I watched my friend become so at peace with her fate. She refused all pain medications, and left this world with grace and dignity. I wrote purposely in my journal prior to her passing, sending my prayers and intentions. But, journaling intentions is not a one-sided, singular act. I, the journal writer, had now become the “receiver”. I was blessed as well. My loss, the empty space one feels, the void, was immediately filled with her deep and everlasting love. I knew in my heart that I had also experienced the power of intentional healing.
Healing:
I used my journal once again to put prayer and love to a very emotional and stressful family issue. I had been struggling with anger, frustration, and resentment at a family member for more than three years. We had both turned to lawyers and it was getting worse instead of better. Everything I tried prior to receiving my journal had not quieted the darker side of myself. Needless to say,
I was not happy with my troubled thoughts. I entered the name of my family member into my journal with a prayer for release and peace. Amazingly, after years of struggle, within two weeks of my journal entry, a resolution was reached and the situation was brought to an end. Once more, I had experienced the power of intentions.
I now use my journal faithfully to record my intentions and prayers. It has become a good friend. My pretty green journal looks a lot more worn, the color has faded and the pages show signs of being touched many times. But, nothing can dull or damage the healing power of my journal.
Lynne LaBombard
Healing:
I used my journal once again to put prayer and love to a very emotional and stressful family issue. I had been struggling with anger, frustration, and resentment at a family member for more than three years. We had both turned to lawyers and it was getting worse instead of better. Everything I tried prior to receiving my journal had not quieted the darker side of myself. Needless to say,
I was not happy with my troubled thoughts. I entered the name of my family member into my journal with a prayer for release and peace. Amazingly, after years of struggle, within two weeks of my journal entry, a resolution was reached and the situation was brought to an end. Once more, I had experienced the power of intentions.
I now use my journal faithfully to record my intentions and prayers. It has become a good friend. My pretty green journal looks a lot more worn, the color has faded and the pages show signs of being touched many times. But, nothing can dull or damage the healing power of my journal.
Lynne LaBombard
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Journal Ordering Information
A socially conscious and earth-friendly company in Nepal handcrafts the Intent Heals Journal™. The company's main objective is to provide sustainable development that improves the standard of living for Nepalese families in rural and urban areas as well as preserving artisan practices unique to the Himalayan region. Tibetan refugees benefit from employment opportunities and the company donates a portion of their proceeds back into the community.
Traditional Himalayan paper making techniques practiced for generations are used to create the special Lokta paper for our journals. Raw materials and dyes come from indigenous plants cultivated in managed forests thus preserving Nepal's fragile ecology. This paper is historically used for meditation prayer wheels in Nepal and Tibet. The cover of the journal is hand-dyed paper in a variety of rich colors with a gold or silver Bodhi leaf embossed on the front; a symbolic reminder of the ultimate potential that lies within each of us.
You can purchase these beautiful handmade journals with a silk protective bag for yourself and your loved ones for $12.00 plus tax, shipping and handling.
■Handmade, paper-bound journal
■Size: 2.5" x 472 unlined pages of acid-free, Lokta paper
■Hand stitched binding
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, December 10, 2009
My Life's Purpose
My life's purpose has unfolded and revealed itself with each non-profit organization I have worked for over the past twenty-six years. Being intimate with another human being's suffering and pain has engendered compassion, being witness to the indomitable strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity has engendered humility, and learning to listen to my heart and inner voice has ignited the passion and faith to walk a path of personal, interpersonal and global healing. The Intent Heals Journal™ began with my journey of being guided by Spirit to create a written record and pray for every person I had known.
In the past three years, the Intent Heals Journal™ has reached thousands through workshops, website sales, and working with non-profit organizations like Hospice to provide healing and forgiveness at the end-of-life. To expand the reach of the Intent Heals Journal and Intentional Healing, we have formed the Intent Heals Foundation and applied for tax exempt status so that we may raise funds to distribute the journals in prisons and to our soldiers and their families. The Foundation will also raise funds to complete the development of a Children's Educational Kit and program to teach students the value of community service and of our global interconnectedness.
Please check back for updates on the Foundation's activites.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Catalyzing Transformation
A Transformation
By Ann Jerome, PhD, CCH, RSHom(NA)
Director, Academy of Classical Homeopathy
Homeopathy certainly transformed my life. I was a tenured college professor, happy in a wonderful job in a lovely small town. With the help of a professional homeopath, I watched homeopathy erase my two young children’s ear infections, nightmares, and recurrent strep throat, and I started to read and take courses. Within a few years, I was using homeopathy to help friends and family, and soon I realized that my life had taken a new direction – and I had to follow.
Shocking everyone around me, I resigned from my tenured position and struck out as a homeopath. In my own office I watched homeopathy heal asthma, arthritis, allergies, celiac disease, depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, and much more. To my even greater amazement, I saw it awaken people to their inner truth, healing broken spirits and broken homes.
It wasn’t long before the teacher in me came to homeopathy, too, and I began to teach aspiring professionals. Now, nearly 20 years later, I’ve taught several generations of homeopaths and dedicated myself to helping people learn about this simple, safe mode of healing. I’ve served national boards for certification, education, and outreach; I’ve written exam questions and curricula; I’ve authored articles and given presentations around the country. In a way, my first career came to fruition in my second career, where my passion came to life.
Most important, I’ve created a way to bring this gentle, consistent, inspiring modality to busy people everywhere. I now direct a school where we teach live online classes, bringing our students together into a vibrant learning community that supports each and every one in our growth as individuals and as healers.
How to Learn Homeopathy
Most of us in homeopathy are adult learners, juggling jobs and families. We can’t afford the time or money to go to school full time. Most homeopathy schools require students to pay for a year at a time and come to class for a full weekend a month, usually traveling and staying in hotels. After teaching in this model for ten years, I created a format that works much better.
Our classes are from three to eight weeks long, and students commit to only one course at a time. Each course meets live online one evening a week. Students talk with their teachers and each other during class; between class meetings, there’s homework and written discussion in a private online forum. Class meetings are recorded for those who miss one. The curriculum is college-style, with required courses and elective ones. Students can study at their own pace, taking as long as they need to complete the curriculum. Those with previous training can start wherever it’s appropriate for them. And there are classes starting all year round.
Learning homeopathy is a transforming experience – it opens us to inspirational truths about the nature of life itself. We invite all who are interested to join our warm and vibrant community of learning.
By Ann Jerome, PhD, CCH, RSHom(NA)
Director, Academy of Classical Homeopathy
Homeopathy certainly transformed my life. I was a tenured college professor, happy in a wonderful job in a lovely small town. With the help of a professional homeopath, I watched homeopathy erase my two young children’s ear infections, nightmares, and recurrent strep throat, and I started to read and take courses. Within a few years, I was using homeopathy to help friends and family, and soon I realized that my life had taken a new direction – and I had to follow.
Shocking everyone around me, I resigned from my tenured position and struck out as a homeopath. In my own office I watched homeopathy heal asthma, arthritis, allergies, celiac disease, depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, and much more. To my even greater amazement, I saw it awaken people to their inner truth, healing broken spirits and broken homes.
It wasn’t long before the teacher in me came to homeopathy, too, and I began to teach aspiring professionals. Now, nearly 20 years later, I’ve taught several generations of homeopaths and dedicated myself to helping people learn about this simple, safe mode of healing. I’ve served national boards for certification, education, and outreach; I’ve written exam questions and curricula; I’ve authored articles and given presentations around the country. In a way, my first career came to fruition in my second career, where my passion came to life.
Most important, I’ve created a way to bring this gentle, consistent, inspiring modality to busy people everywhere. I now direct a school where we teach live online classes, bringing our students together into a vibrant learning community that supports each and every one in our growth as individuals and as healers.
How to Learn Homeopathy
Most of us in homeopathy are adult learners, juggling jobs and families. We can’t afford the time or money to go to school full time. Most homeopathy schools require students to pay for a year at a time and come to class for a full weekend a month, usually traveling and staying in hotels. After teaching in this model for ten years, I created a format that works much better.
Our classes are from three to eight weeks long, and students commit to only one course at a time. Each course meets live online one evening a week. Students talk with their teachers and each other during class; between class meetings, there’s homework and written discussion in a private online forum. Class meetings are recorded for those who miss one. The curriculum is college-style, with required courses and elective ones. Students can study at their own pace, taking as long as they need to complete the curriculum. Those with previous training can start wherever it’s appropriate for them. And there are classes starting all year round.
Learning homeopathy is a transforming experience – it opens us to inspirational truths about the nature of life itself. We invite all who are interested to join our warm and vibrant community of learning.
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