What's Your Phoenix Rising?

A very stong article for me as I am currently in Phoenix Rising... Thanks Susan for writing this.


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What's Your Phoenix Rising?

Two different and seemingly unrelated experiences recently coalesced into a common theme: Releasing or transmuting the old to make room for the new. We know this symbolically as the Phoenix rising - the bird that goes up in flames, only to be reborn from the ashes.

I had a wonderful dinner conversation with a friend recently, sharing how challenges in our lives caused us to gain new perspectives and begin to create ourselves anew, including how we show up, our work in the world and how we can be of service. The image that came to us was the Phoenix rising. The alchemical process of transmuting (burning away) the old shows up uniquely for each of us - from a physical illness such as a raging fever, to a work or relationship challenge.

We observe these cycles of death and rebirth in our external world every year with the changing of the seasons. What started out as the simple act of caring for my houseplants turned into a potent visual. As I was watering my Pothos plants I noticed that there were some yellow and brow leaves. As I was removing the dying leaves I thought about how these plants always grow a greater quantity of healthier leaves right after I prune the old leaves. It occurred to me that it was a powerful metaphor for observing our thoughts and habits that no longer support us and releasing them to make room for the new. When I looked up Pothos on wikipedia, it said "...it is a very hardy plant that requires little care." and "This is a robust plant that can stand a very high degree of abuse." Well, that's great when it comes to houseplants; however we sometimes think of ourselves in a similar way and pay little attention to the signals we receive from our body, mind, emotions, and soul. By paying closer attention to our bodies, thoughts, and patterns, we can more quickly and easily spot when something is out of balance - instead of waiting until our imbalance is yelling at us to initiate positive change.

I've seen the theme of the Phoenix rising more frequently in 2009 with friends, colleagues, clients, and myself. This year in particular is about noticing what's not working, releasing it, and creating anew. Sometimes the Phoenix rising process can be painful. That's because sometimes it takes something big to get us to think differently, shift our perspectives, get us out of our old habits and initiate change in our lives. Let's shift that dynamic by making time on a regular basis to enter the Phoenix rising process consciously and purposefully, instead of waiting until something "happens."

Proactively observe what's not working and consciously choose:·
a more balanced lifestyle·
more uplifting thoughts·
who we hang out with·
what we converse about·
to live from our purpose and passion·
how we show up in the world·
what we contribute

Here's to turning the Phoenix rising process into a joyful opportunity to proactively recreate ourselves on a regular basis.

© Copyright 2009 Susan Rueppel, Ph.D., Energetic Wisdom
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MMR call w/Randy Gonzales Jr., CEO of Millionaire Partnerships Inc on Cause and Effect

What an awesome event we had at TRE in Sacramento for the fundraiser "Cure for Kayla" a little local girl with Myotonic Dystrophy.

On Tonights call Randy will discuss the event and how Cause and Effect play in.

Here you on the Call!

www.MillionaireMastermindRoundtable.com

or listen here: http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=7302045

Prosperous Regards,
Shay

Why?......Who knows?

Tonight on the Millionaire Mastermind Roundtable Conference Call I really spoke from the heart on the question "Why?"

In the past week 1/2 I have been a part of something that I really didn't comprehend at the time. Some friends in AZ just recently lost their niece, Hanna-age 7, in a car accident. She was a girl beyond her years and created such an amazing story that will just touch your heart.

Hanna's Dream

Then while visiting my friends in AZ I receive news from a dear friend back home that her son, Willem-age 7, just passed away from Asthma.

Again I found myself asking the question...Why? Why these young children? Why so close together?

And while speaking with Willem's mom she said something that really made sense to me. I had a ah-ha moment!

She said something along the lines of "The light children are being called back up." Their work here on earth is done and we deserve to keep their passions and dreams alive. There is a shift going on in the world and what we were to learn from these two children we have learned. And I can tell you it has been some wonderful things.

Compassion-Truth-Caring-Giving-Breathe-Focus-Passion-Give more of yourself

Then a day later I learned that my Nephew had come into this world! Today I had the opportunity to see him for the first time and it was so amazing! A true miracle!

Again the question...Why?

Why all within a few days of each other? What is the universe trying to tell me? Show me? Speak to me? I know that everything happens for a reason and those answers are still coming to me.

Perhaps it is to connect with you, here, now. To touch your life. To make a difference. To spark your passion and help you realize your "Compelling Why". Why are you here? What is your passion? Your Purpose? Your Why?

Do you feel you don't know what it is?

That's okay.

Perhaps these few questions will assist you.

-What excites you?

-What are the loves of your life?

-What things are deeply important to you?

-When you talk about them do you light up? Do you get emotional?

Great Now Write Them Down!

Simply write it on a 3x5 index card and carry it with you in your purse or wallet. That way when the little things happen that make you upset, or get you down you can refer back to your card and instantly be reminded of what your purpose or your compelling why is.

My last story that I connected with while in AZ comes from a women who lost her husband at a young age. He left behind her and their 3 young children. For the past 20 years, she also asked herself "Why, Why me, Why now, Why my family?" It wasn't until recently that she realized the answer to that why.

Her story, the people her husband touched-just like Hanna and Willem, the prompting she listened to and others didn't, has changed the lives of 100's of 1000's of people. Because of her loss, 1000's of people's lives have been touch for the better and continue to be touched. Without that event who knows if the movement that was created would have occurred.

As she proceeded to tell us her story and her realization, I too realized a little more of why the events occurred as they did for me.

I now know that Hanna & Willem's stories will continue to touch 1000's of lives for the better and the birth of my nephew comes to show me that life is always created, new stories are being written, and passions and purposes are being realized each and every day.

My wish for you is to take the time to appreciate the people in your world.

Smile at a stranger.

Shake the hand of the men and women who serve this country.

Even the small things make a difference.

Wishing you all a life of purpose and passion.

~Shay Wheat

p.s. If you would like to hear my heart felt call you may listen to it here or go to http://www.millionairemastermindroundtable.com/ for this and all other archived calls.

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