Anahata - the very existence of who I am, where I've come from and where I'd like to go. When i sat a few weeks ago thinking of what to blog about I was reminded of Love. I was in a place of remembrance of an old friend and how much I loved him. It was then I thought and felt green, heart chakra, Love, ANAHATA! It only made sense. It follows me. It talks to me. I connect. I wanted to learn the ins and outs of the heart chakra so I googled... 

Anahata symbolises the consciouness of love, empathy, selflessness and devotion. On the psychic level, this center of force inspires the human being to love, be compassionate, altruisic, and devoted, and to accept divine actions. In the symbolic picture of Anahata Chakra there is a lotus with twelve petals. These represent the Divine qualities of the heart, such as bliss, peace, harmony, love, understanding, empathy clarity, purity, unity, compassion, kindness and forgiveness (internet). 

So from the divine qualities we attempt to conquer balance. With recovery I'm finding internal love, empathatic, selflessness and devoted awareness. I find stuck in the awareness at times, then focus on the gratitude of my progress. A year and a half ago I was not aware of anything. Progress is a process. I'm finding me, love and balance.

Namaste.

Awakening leads to apprenticeship

I've embarked on a spiritual journey that was initiated by a sober recovery.  As of today I have 610 days of sobriety. I am not the same girl I was 610 days ago, or 365 days ago. The outcome of a failed relationship in September of this year lead me to make a call to my dear friend. As I look to him for guidance and support it was a Monday afternoon that I talked with him. He had suggested (again) a special course called Awakening offered by the Inspiration Community. I was not at all interested months before as my ego told me I didn't need it, I couldn't afford it and quite frankly I was scared. Nonetheless I googled the website, found the number and made the call. What I didn't know at first was I was speaking to the Founder of the school. I explained I was in a rough place in life and I wanted to "begin loving myself so that I could love others." She immediately connected to my needs and graciously invited me to join the course. Low and behold it was starting in 2 days! I made a payment and was on my way to Awakening.  The last 8 weeks were spent pursuing an understanding of my inner self through meditating through the 7 energy centers. It was a exhilarating experience that I will never forget.

The next step in this journey is my commitment to a 365 day spiritual apprenticeship which is where my writings will begin. Last evening I spent an enchanting evening meeting new faces of my community and learning to love my spine.