So You Thought You Were Conscious...Really? Transformational Thinking



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Okay, so I know The American Heritage Dictionary, thing is going to get old.  I am purposely using the definitions as a way to explore the exact meaning of a word without putting any kind of spin on it.  The purpose for this is that “WORDS HAVE POWER.”  The very definition of the world unconscious is: “1. Not accessible to the conscious part of the mind. 2 a. Temporarily lacking awareness. b. Not informed. 3 Without conscious control; involuntary; the part of the mind that operates without conscious awareness and that cannot be directly observed.”

Conscious is defined as, “1 a. Having an awareness of one’s own existence and environment. b. Capable of complex response to environment; c. Not asleep; awake. 2. Subjectively known: conscious remorse. 3. Intentional; deliberate.

Consciousness-raising is defined as, “1. A process of achieving greater awareness of one’s needs in order to fulfill one’s potential as an individual. 2. A technique whereby one is made aware.”

So, how do we bring consciousness to the unconscious? Or stated another way, how do we bring awareness to the unaware?

The question seems simple on its face; however, the ability to bring awareness to the unaware is not always an easy task, due to perceptions and conditioning which occur early in life.  These conditionings and perceptions give way to self-limiting mind chatter that is powerful enough to stop us in our tracks.

Some of us get stuck. We get stuck in a place we do not desire to be. We have an awareness of sorts that pops up and says, “What are you doing here?” or “How did I get here.” More importantly, you may be saying, “I can see my life in this dream (or a certain way) and for whatever reason, we just cannot seem to get there.

When you think of conscious/awareness, what comes to mind for you?  Do you feel like your soul is saying, “Hey – this is not where I belong.”  Or maybe when you are in the stillness and the void (if you allow yourself to go there, you may hear, “What am I doing here?  How will I get out of this?”

Awareness can mean many things to many people.  Sometimes the awareness leads us down a path that we do not want to go (i.e., self-medicating.)  Other times, the light goes off and we say, “Ah Hah!”

What are your beliefs about consciousness and awareness? Do you define it differently than what has been presented here? Do you feel like you are aware?  I would love to read your comments regarding this subject.

Dwelling in the Sea of Possibilities

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I am dwelling in the sea of life.  The sea of life is ever changing, ever creating.  As I dwell on this joyous thing called life, I call into it many adventures and experiences. 

I dwell on the trip to Ireland to see the castles.  I dwell on the trip to Delphi, Greece, to sit and be.  This will be a return home for me of sorts, from another lifetime.

I dwell in the creation of a trip to Machu Pichu, to hike the Andes and to visit one of the marvels of the world.  I dwell in the creation of a trip to the natural water park of Croatia.

I dwell in the creation of living my life’s purpose; to live a life in service to mankind - helping others balance out their energy fields, bringing forth a higher level of consciousness.

I dwell in the creation of living my life’s purpose; to live a life in service to mankind – helping others free themselves from the bondage of fear and fear based energies, rooted in greed, guilt, shame and self-doubt.

I dwell in the creation of living my life’s purpose; to live a life in service to mankind – assisting others in finding their life’s purpose, to live a freer, fuller, more expansive expression of themselves, and to live the life they were intended to live – the life of their dreams!

We are all here on this earth for a purpose.  I am beyond blessed to know what mine is.

Take time to dwell in the sea of life today.  Breathe that life through you, bring it all in and give appreciation for all of it – without judgment.  Grow from the love and the lessons of life, with gratitude. 

Now here's something I want you to ponder; give serious thought to this question: Do you know what your life’s purpose is?  If no, how do you go about finding out? Do you want to find out? 

For a free dream building strategy, email me at mai@maicalev.com

The Evolution Is Coming, The Evolution Is Coming…

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One of the definitions of the word “evolution” as found in The American Heritage Dictionary, 1983, states: “2. Biol. The theory that groups or organisms such as species my change or develop over a long period of time so that descendants differ morphologically and physiologically from their ancestors.”

It is time for an EVOLUTION, not a revolution. Look around, the world is in chaos, and people are in despair.  Our ancestors lived in that same world of war, hunger, depletion, limited growth and limited thoughts, as we have.   It is the year 2015.  The time has come to release and let go of what no longer serves you and to move into your calling… a life of greatness… a life of love.

We need to let go of all of the excuses and stories we have been holding onto.  It is time to stand up and make a difference in your own life, and in the world in which you live.

Did you know that everything that goes on in your life is a direct result/response to the energy thought that you put out?

If you knew beyond a doubt that you could co-create your life, would you do it?  If so, would you strive to make it better?  Would you believe you are co-creator in your life to this point?

What would you change?  I would love to hear back from some of you as to how your perfect life and world would look, if you could waive a magic wand and create your word anew.

Welcome 2015!

 

As I sit still and reflect on 2014, I feel that I must pay homage to the hardships and struggles that many of us have had to endure.  I give thanks, and I bless these struggles with love, in order that I may learn and grow from them.

My friend of 25 years lost her husband in May and my Mother passed in July.  There were many deaths this previous year, for many people, giving pause to a lot of grieving.  Societies around the globe are crumbling under the weight of such sadness and lower vibrating energies.

I found myself swimming in the murky pools of shame and embarrassment.  Shame because I had considered myself to be a loyal friend and a loving daughter.  After these two losses, however, I found that I may have been just the opposite.  I got caught up in myself, my plans, my life, only to learn again, that all we have is this very minute.  I had to take a huge step backwards and allow myself time to grieve and to allow my heart to heal.

I don’t believe we ever truly “get over” the loss of a loved one… we simply learn to go on.

And, so it goes, with the New Year upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to direct all of you to the truth of our being.

If you want love, you must be love.

If you want peace, you must be peace.

If you want gratitude, you must be gratitude.

If you want trust, you must be trustworthy.

You get the picture.  Anything you are wishing for in this life, you must be. This is the law of attraction.

May your New Year be filled with perfect health, abundant wealth, and more joy than you have ever known!

Happy 2015 Everyone!  --Mai Calev

In And Out Of Judgement

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Fear is paralyzing. Fear prevents us from moving forward with our dreams, goals, and desires. Fear blocks the heart from expanding, loving fully, and feeling pure joy. Fear evokes discomfort into the cellular structure of our bodies and minds. Fear rips apart the cohesive structures and fabric of our souls—even the bonds of entire families and societies. Fear blocks. Fear stifles. Fear keeps us in judgment of others. Fear darkens the soul and snuffs out “the light.” (Emphasis added.) (Excerpt from The Light That Shines Through The Fields of Fear.)

The experience for many who sit in judgment of others, do so because they are insecure about the thought of how others view them.  This is the lesson of the mirror - reflective energy. This reflective energy shows itself in a variety of ways.  From the people we interact with on a daily basis such as friends and family, to those we work with, or meet on the street by happenstance. A discussion on Reflective Energy is forthcoming – stay tuned!

For the sake of this post, I would like to focus attention to the fear-based energy of judgment; judgment of others and self-judgment.  Did you know that the energy of judgment can lead to self-destructive behaviors, such as addictions? Sadly, individuals bound by addiction don’t realize judgment is the culprit that must be done away with in order to be accepting of oneself and then accepting of others.

Judgment is oppression. Judgment is limiting. Judgment boomerangs.  Judgment is essentially the emotional poison to negativity. We become consumed in this thought pattern mostly because we allow ourselves (our minds) to do so and it pulls us in like quicksand. Lying in judgment of others restricts growth because you are now measured in the same way as you have measured others. Gossip is judgment. We are actually taught this behavior, subliminally as children, when we are watching others, and listening to conversations.

Breaking the cycle of judgment requires doing away with all preconceived thought and ideas of others. Being non-judgmental equates to acceptance. Acceptance of oneself and then others. It isn't until one can fully embrace him and/or herself that allows perfect freedom to accept the culturally and/or socially diverse society we live in. It is impossible to know what lies in the heart of any person. How then can this individual be measured (judged) accordingly?

When we truly learn to love, live, accept, embrace, and honor we will find that fear dissipates from our souls and our emotions and thoughts run free (unclogged) to grow, to receive positive energy and light. And herein is where we flourish! It’s is exactly here where we want to be.

To learn more about how fear based energies create the pattern of addictions, please visit me at www.mai@maicalev.com or connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

The Beauty of Earth's Treasures

I just thought I would share a photo of some of my most beautiful treasures... I placed these beauties in the garden for charging in the Supermoon.  I left town and not only did they get a recharge in the Supermoon, they also received some cleansing showers.

I love the vibration of Mother Earth, and the vibration of all of these healing stones and crystals.  It brings a smile to my face and I hope it brings one to yours too, just seeing them.

Have a magical week everyone!

I think I missed my calling as a greeting card writer - enjoy!

Hello everyone!

Here's a background on the poem below: I wrote this poem to my daughter, when my dear friend, LeRoy, was passing from cancer.  At the time, she lived with her dad in another state.  She was so young and really couldn't grasp fully what was going on because LeRoy wanted to pass away at home.  So, I asked her dad if he could take our daughter because LeRoy didn't want her to see him in the state of diminishing health that he was experiencing and eventually, his demise.  She was so young at the time and he just didn't think it was right.

Now, if I was as creative as my daughter is, I would have created a full blown card; however, I don't possess that talent so she had to settle for a poem.  Here it is, written in August 1994, LeRoy passed on September 1, 1994.

You

(A Tribute to Elizabeth)

I heard of the birth of a newborn child

and I thought of you.

I saw two children playing in a sandbox

and I thought of you.

I saw a young girl doing cartwheels in the park

and I thought of you

I saw the sky shining lovely and blue

the sun rays over the horizon

I heard the birds sing

the children laughing

saw the traffic bustling

listened to some music

went to bed

woke up...

In every minute, of every day

my heart and thoughts go to you!

I'm so proud to be your mom...Keep up the good work!

Like I said, I should be writing greeting cards, ha ha.

Please let me know what you think!