Conscious Living
April 2008
Conscious Living
Four Ways to Realign With Soul
by Kathy Ryndak and Gord Riddell
A natural stream of well-being flows through us when we are one with Source, that part of you connected to the Divine – some call it essence, soul or the divine spark within. When we have a strong connection to our essence we feel centred, expanded and are focused on living in the present moment. We feel harmony within and with those around us. Our minds are still and free of incessant chatter. We have that “all is well” feeling, simply feeling ‘yummy’ inside. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could be in this state more often? Let’s look at how we can link up to Source and maintain this alignment in our lives more consistently:
1. Being Human. First of all, since we are human, it is impossible to continually hold this connection. When we are in the non-physical we are always joined to Source and God. We don’t have a negative ego or shadow when we die so we can’t steer ourselves off course. It is our natural birth right to be connected to Source but since we get wounded, as we journey through life and are often more aligned with our ego than our soul, this state can be somewhat temporary and fleeting.
What takes us off course? Anytime we are identified with our shadow parts or wounds, we will diminish our connection and not feel good inside. We will feel triggered, unsettled, or unclear; our feelings will run within the negative range of emotions.
Since we are all enrolled in “Earth School”, a necessary part of this contract is to transform our shadow and change our darkness into light. The catch here is not to stay in a negative state any longer than we have to. We want to learn from the angst of our shadow, heal our pain and move into a higher way of being. When we transform our darkness and learn a soul lesson we naturally reconnect with Source.
2. Emotions are Indicators. In their book, The Astonishing Power of Emotions, Esther and Jerry Hicks state that the easiest way to know you are one with Source is through your emotional state. We feel good when connected and negative when we disconnect. They created an Emotional Guidance Scale with 22 levels of feelings ranging from fear on the lowest rung to joy and love at the highest. Since we cannot jump from an intense negative state, we move up one level at a time to find relief and move into a better way of feeling and higher vibration.
Emotions are vibrations and the higher the energy of the feeling, the stronger our link to Source will be. This makes sense since Source stems from our soul, light side and spiritual nature. When we are aligned to the flow of this current we will feel luminous, vibrant and radiant. One of the reasons sleep is so important for us is because it unites us with Source on the “other side” so we can be replenished and rejuvenated.
The Hicks also believe that life is not meant to be about going against the flow of the Source. When it feels like an uphill battle we are out of alignment and need to reassess the situation and nature of our desire. Quite often when our desires come from the ego versus what our soul wants, it can feel like we are swimming upstream. When this happens, consult the Emotional Guidance Scale and see what higher emotional state would provide you with relief. This could involve a reframing on how you see an issue and aligning your desires with your soul.
3. Manifesting. Within spiritual circles, most experts are saying the same thing about manifesting goals and desires. First, they should be aligned with your soul versus the ego (which tends to be materialistic and comes from fear). The reason why “The Secret” did not seem to work for some was that there was too much emphasis on ego desires. While the soul knows it deserves abundance, its focus does not come from a needy and greedy place.
Your desires also need a vibrational match with your belief system and how you feel about what you want to manifest. It is the higher octave emotions which turbo-charge what you want to co-create. There is nothing more magnetic than being passionate about something and allowing yourself to dream about the endless possibilities. Think and feel big and you will attract at that level. Aligning to Source and allowing the current to stream through you also makes you more charismatic and open to infinite outcomes.
4. Maintaining the Connection. There are many things we can do to maintain the connection to Source on a more consistent basis:
Gord Riddell and Kathy Ryndak are therapists and co-founders of Transformational Arts College, which offers personal and professional courses in spiritual development, psychotherapy, spiritual direction, holistic health/spa and coaching.
For information on the school, call 416-484-0454 or visit the website at www.transformationalarts.com. To receive the monthly e-newsletter e-mail tac@transformationalarts.com.
Four Ways to Realign With Soulby Kathy Ryndak and Gord Riddell
A natural stream of well-being flows through us when we are one with Source, that part of you connected to the Divine – some call it essence, soul or the divine spark within. When we have a strong connection to our essence we feel centred, expanded and are focused on living in the present moment. We feel harmony within and with those around us. Our minds are still and free of incessant chatter. We have that “all is well” feeling, simply feeling ‘yummy’ inside. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could be in this state more often? Let’s look at how we can link up to Source and maintain this alignment in our lives more consistently:
1. Being Human. First of all, since we are human, it is impossible to continually hold this connection. When we are in the non-physical we are always joined to Source and God. We don’t have a negative ego or shadow when we die so we can’t steer ourselves off course. It is our natural birth right to be connected to Source but since we get wounded, as we journey through life and are often more aligned with our ego than our soul, this state can be somewhat temporary and fleeting.
What takes us off course? Anytime we are identified with our shadow parts or wounds, we will diminish our connection and not feel good inside. We will feel triggered, unsettled, or unclear; our feelings will run within the negative range of emotions.
Since we are all enrolled in “Earth School”, a necessary part of this contract is to transform our shadow and change our darkness into light. The catch here is not to stay in a negative state any longer than we have to. We want to learn from the angst of our shadow, heal our pain and move into a higher way of being. When we transform our darkness and learn a soul lesson we naturally reconnect with Source.
2. Emotions are Indicators. In their book, The Astonishing Power of Emotions, Esther and Jerry Hicks state that the easiest way to know you are one with Source is through your emotional state. We feel good when connected and negative when we disconnect. They created an Emotional Guidance Scale with 22 levels of feelings ranging from fear on the lowest rung to joy and love at the highest. Since we cannot jump from an intense negative state, we move up one level at a time to find relief and move into a better way of feeling and higher vibration.
Emotions are vibrations and the higher the energy of the feeling, the stronger our link to Source will be. This makes sense since Source stems from our soul, light side and spiritual nature. When we are aligned to the flow of this current we will feel luminous, vibrant and radiant. One of the reasons sleep is so important for us is because it unites us with Source on the “other side” so we can be replenished and rejuvenated.
The Hicks also believe that life is not meant to be about going against the flow of the Source. When it feels like an uphill battle we are out of alignment and need to reassess the situation and nature of our desire. Quite often when our desires come from the ego versus what our soul wants, it can feel like we are swimming upstream. When this happens, consult the Emotional Guidance Scale and see what higher emotional state would provide you with relief. This could involve a reframing on how you see an issue and aligning your desires with your soul.
3. Manifesting. Within spiritual circles, most experts are saying the same thing about manifesting goals and desires. First, they should be aligned with your soul versus the ego (which tends to be materialistic and comes from fear). The reason why “The Secret” did not seem to work for some was that there was too much emphasis on ego desires. While the soul knows it deserves abundance, its focus does not come from a needy and greedy place.
Your desires also need a vibrational match with your belief system and how you feel about what you want to manifest. It is the higher octave emotions which turbo-charge what you want to co-create. There is nothing more magnetic than being passionate about something and allowing yourself to dream about the endless possibilities. Think and feel big and you will attract at that level. Aligning to Source and allowing the current to stream through you also makes you more charismatic and open to infinite outcomes.
4. Maintaining the Connection. There are many things we can do to maintain the connection to Source on a more consistent basis:
- Find where you feel your Source in your body. Many people feel it in their hearts and centre their awareness here.
- Identify with your light side versus your wounds and shadow.
- Do inner work to heal your wounds so you do not act unconsciously from them.
- Honour the process of transformation or alchemy which involves changing ‘leaden’ consciousness to gold.
- When you transform darkness, although it may be painful know that you will move to a higher vibration.
- Listen to the voice of your soul rather than ego. We want to become soul-guided as opposed to ego driven.
- Remember that high octave emotions such as love, compassion, and gratitude make us feel better and increase our vibration.
- Everyday thank the Divine for all the goodness in your life.
- Allow time for meditation, prayer, creativity and play.
- Associate with people who inspire and uplift you.
- Appreciate the beauty of nature, pets and people you love.
Gord Riddell and Kathy Ryndak are therapists and co-founders of Transformational Arts College, which offers personal and professional courses in spiritual development, psychotherapy, spiritual direction, holistic health/spa and coaching.
For information on the school, call 416-484-0454 or visit the website at www.transformationalarts.com. To receive the monthly e-newsletter e-mail tac@transformationalarts.com.