Echoes of Why

Amusing Synchronicity!

Last night I listened to the Philospher's Notes on Ken Wilber because I was reading about his thoughts related to Transpersonal Psychology. Brian Johnson, the coolest-guru-ever, who started Philosopher's Notes, had reminded me to look it up. After listening and also checking out Ken Wilber's Integral Institute, I wrote back to Brian stating that I need to get to Berkeley, California (I have Palo Alto, CA planned already which is 1 hour away).

Then, I get in my car and the 90's channel is on Sirius radio. The song, "California Love" is playing. I thought that was kind of cute -no big deal. Until the next song came on and it was "HippyChick" - my cyber name on Facebook, MySpace, and just about everywhere!!

All I could do was laugh. I flipped the channel to the 80's station and "Faith" by George Michael was on. 'Nuf said!

I am a sponge!

I've only been out of school for 2 days and usually during breaks between semesters, I take 3-4 days to "veg out" and then accomplish my To-Do list. I could have been much worse now since this break is 10 months long :-)

But I'm not. I am more focused than I have ever been - that I can remember. I know that I 'feel' different at this point in my journey. I feel like I am steadily moving forward, learning what I need to and applying that knowledge to my spiritual practice. Funny thing is - I am not even consciously trying. I think that perhaps I have finally evolved to a new stage of development instead of just experiencing states of enlightenment - fully, and naturally, integrating all the wisdom and energy that I have encountered into my life.

There's a strange kind of natural flow to my life right now. I feel super-charged! And I REFUSE to go backward - back to the previous mode of transportation on my journey - where I glean wisdom, put it to use for a little while and then get spiritually constipated. The 3-steps forward, 2-steps back mode - NEVER AGAIN! I am positive, motivated and I have surrounded myself with the same kind of energy in other people. I am meditating (still learning this one), reading and actively evolving. Everything is falling into place perfectly.

So - today's quote that resonated with me when I read it (although credited to Heraclitus, I've also heard it quoted by Marcus Aerelius as well:

"The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny - it is the light that guides your way." ~ Heraclitus

Onward & Upward....

Transpersonal Psychology

Ok, so I'm still in student mode (something I never hope to change!)....

I am getting my shit together to be to move to California next Summer and attend The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Explaining the transpersonal approach to people is difficult to say the least!

I received an email with a couple of articles attached from the college last week and am finally reading them. The more I read, the more sure I am that this is where I belong. Not getting a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology per se because the only thing that would allow me to do is research - tie me up in a loony bin! But a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a transpersonal approach.

There are at least 40 different definitions of transpersonal psychology:

Experiential humanistic psychology, psychology of consciousness; psychology of peak experiences; spiritual psychology; holistic development of the self... but this one describes it best:

"Transpersonal psychology is concerned with the study of humanity's highest potential and with the recognition, understanding, and realization of unitive, spiritual, and transcendent experiences."

 

School's OUT!

I officially have a bachelor's degree! And with a 4.0 GPA too!! I was really concerned about this last class but shouldn't have been, as usual. It only took me 20 years - considering I should have had this degree by the time I was 22 - if I hadn't gotten married instead! Oh well, everything in the proper time!

Now I can truly celebrate this weekend! And it's Halloween, which I just love!

I've got so many projects to complete that I've been putting off for 2 years. I also have an interesting man in my life these days - completely unexpected but very much welcomed! I did an Angel Guide reading tonite and it said that this is the time for me to revel in my sensuality, to stop feeling guilty about being naughty and to celebrate life and being ME!! That's nice to get confirmation on but it's not like I needed told to do that :-)

Now that I have more free time, I plan on writing a lot more too!

 

When the student is ready, the teacher will come...

I've always said that I am a better dance teacher than I am dancer. I'm realizing this phrase applies to my spiritual journey as well. If I am indeed a spiritual succubus, and this describes me pretty well, people come into my life for a short but specific purpose.

I'm realizing that the further I travel, the further I journey, the quicker I learn the lessons that I need to. And though it's sad to experience souls coming and going so quickly, it's uniquely exhiliarating at the same time.

So what do I do if the title statement is true in this case as well as in dancing? The students who may pass thru my experiences may not be ready for me. It's a fact that I've tried to accept lately and it has helped me learn the lesson of "letting go" - NOT something I have EVER been good at.

Doesn't mean I have to like it. It doesn't mean that I am not going to try to hold onto something that I should let go of. It doesn't mean that I won't keep pushing the student to learn what they need to. Stubborn, for sure, but I honestly wish every soul could gain enough personal wisdom to be able to find their bliss. And, the Universe knows that I am a Soul that needs a good brick upside the head when I'm not getting the hint that I should just let it go! Sometimes I just don't learn very efficiently - hence, the statement, "I'm a better Teacher than Student".

So much happening at this juncture in my life.

SO much to learn but yet SO much more to teach.

But it can hurt when the student is not ready, for they will exit my life even if the human part of me wants them to stay. 

What Tarot Card are you?

You are The High Priestess

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.

Attracting my purpose....

I haven't written much lately - writing to no one in particular just doesn't motivate me these days. BUT... I was told last night that I need to write my brain droppings down!

Everything in my life lately has been about finding my comfort level with my purpose. Yes, the Law of Attraction is always at work, but I haven't been consciously working it. But it works any way - because my thoughts, my energy, everything has been focused on that. So... last night I realized that I have managed to attract exactly what I need - and that epiphany came to me like a lightning strike last night.

So, what is it that I've attracted into my life space?    STUDENTS!! 

Students who already have a foundational understanding of what it is that I have to teach - ones who have perhaps attracted a teacher into their life space!

It felt so good to just spew what little wisdom I've attained - and have them 'get it'!!