I have been thinking a lot about gratitude and inspiration these past few weeks. What has come to mind are the people in my life as they inspired me from the very beginning. It is as if I am connecting through my roots, my foundation. I can feel my “Root Chakra“, at the base of my spine, sparkling like a Ruby Jewel. What arises into my awareness is my younger sister, as a child, as I recall her giggles, her spirit, her smile with a twinkle in her eye. She was Fearless! There was no place she would not explore, no person to whom she would not speak. Wow, I was in awe, what could it feel like to be so spontaneous, so happy go-lucky. But, there was another side to her, like thunder-she could explode and throw a quite a jarring tantrum one moment, and then, as quickly as it appeared, (once she got her message across) it would be over.
Now as I recall these expressions, with the knowledge I have gained along my journey- my sister was expressing the energy of “3” Tree! That burst of early morning springtime, a spontaneous, fearless risk-taker, with a side of “Thunder”. I, on the other hand, expressed the “Water” child, emotional, shy, & watery, becoming frozen with fear of the things I didn’t understand, or if they were just too “scary” – such as elevators, “big people”, swimming in a pool or ocean. I loved to be near the water, just was too afraid to jump in! Earning the nick-name “Sara Burnheart” or being accused of “Crying Crocodile Tears” only sent me deeper into watery emotions.

I am grateful for both experiences, my sister inspired me to want to experience being care-free spontaneous & fearless. Understanding the watery expressions I had as a child, gives me a wonderful appreciation of my ability to daydream, get lost in my thoughts and connect to my emotions. I also realize it was no wonder I enjoyed my modern dance classes in those early years of 7 & 8 , rolling around the floor as waves in the ocean or twirling around like ribbons in the wind.
I may not have expressed it to my little sister at the time, but I am so grateful that she is my inspiring little sister.

Breathe into your brilliance ~ explore the sensations around your thoughts, your inner expressions & your earliest memories of our gratitude & inspiration. Sometimes the things we least expect bring our brightest inspiration.
It only takes a moment to take a breath,
It only takes a moment to become inspired.

Wishing you a Glorious Holiday Season of Love, Peace & Joy & An Abundant 2012
Lois
Lois Kramer-Perez
lois@loiskramerperez.com

How do you manifest your intentions?

Have you noticed once you have set your intentions – conscious or unconsciously they manifest accordingly?

If you change your course mid-stream – what happens?

Well have I got some stories for you!

If you are in the flow when you set you intention then it is set at a cellular level.

Once that pattern is set, there is nothing to do but just be and allow the rest to happen.

I decided I needed an ipod… I felt the experience of “not lugging” my boom box to my classes, but simply having an ipod loaded with the various background sounds used in my meditation classes.. yes, I really felt the experience, over & over. The following week I received a call that the raffle ticket I had from a recent birthday gift, won an ipod nano!

Here is another twist to this intention… I needed some dental work, so I committed to proceeding, I made the appointment, but the more I thought about it, the more I didn’t want to experience that proceedure. But… I kept feeling it, as if it were happening… nothing was gonna stop this train ride… before I could turn around, & reschedule the appointment for a later date… something happened to that tooth,that forced me to proceed as planned.

In both cases as I thought about these situations, I felt them as if they were happening. I was the star of this movie, & I felt everything as it happened. The more I thought about these situations, the more deeply I set the intentions.

So remember this the next time you are daydreaming, if you feel it….experience it.. it just might  manifest..

Dream, Dream Dream… your intentions, bask in the feelings… and watch what happens!

Thanksgiving reminds us to give Thanks

All of the people in my life remind me to be grateful each week, with each class, with each conversation.

I want to take this time to express my gratitude for all you ~

You inspire me & guide me to move forward ~

I am so grateful for all my students, clients, colleagues, friends & family.

As we move into this holiday season,

Celebrate Joy, Celebrate You!

Smile, Breathe Into Your Brilliance & Give Thanks ~

Wishing Everyone Abundant Thanksgiving Blessings of Peace, Love & Joy ,

Lois

When you feel the need to simplify ~ look to nature, take a breath…..  Clear crisp autumn days offer a simple beauty that can cleanse the soul. Become aware of how you are feeling so that you can capture the simplicity of the energy around you.

Spending the weekend at the beach, sitting on a bench on the dunes, feeling the crisp breeze,  the sounds of the ocean waves reminded me to take a breath, smile and simplify.

Today I continue to allow the beauty of the day to arise in my awareness, with the windows open simply connecting to the energy of the clear crisp day… ahhh the energy of metal, brings focus, the ability to simply control, effortlessly move all that is needed to completion.