You know how it is when something catches your attention and then suddenly it seems you see it everywhere?

That’s how my story with Lakshmi begins.

Near the end of February her image started floating through my awareness; I would randomly realize I was thinking about Lakshmi.  Several days after this I received a Lakshmi email that was being forwarded around talking about the positive power of Lakshmi and the energy of prosperity and abundance.

The email came with a beautiful image of Lakshmi.  I thought, how perfect!  I printed the image to hang next to me while I’m at the computer…it’s where I am.  A lot.  Where better to see Lakshmi’s glowing expression of prosperity and abundance than where I sit to work, write and do what I do.

Package of Three = Pay Extra Attention

I don’t know if you’re counting, but we’re on two Lakshmi encounters.  I wasn’t counting at the time.  And then, on March 5th…just days after I printed my image of Lakshmi the third encounter knocked on my door.  Well actually, she came in through the computer as a post from Good Vibe Coach, Jeannette Maw.

Lakshmi is one smart goddess!  She knew that if she came in through Jeannette for her third entrance that I’d be alert and paying attention.  Jeannette’s post included a “money mantra”.  I read it and immediately unglued my poster from the wall and scripted the mantra across the top in beautiful magenta lettering:  “Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Swaha”.

Jeannette’s post went on to explain how it’s been said that repeating the mantra 108 times in a row each day for 40 days consecutively will bring even more prosperity and abundance into one’s life.  That sounded really good to me.

The Attraction Factor

I consider myself a good money attractor; an overall good prosperity and abundance manifester.  Somehow over the last several years I seem to have gone left of center with my  “in the zone-ness” about money and attracting it.

My relationship with feeling good about attracting money was stressed.

I have my notions about how and why that happened.

What’s important right now is that my awareness of being out of the zone, out of alignment with attracting money has been increasingly apparent.  (I haven’t been attracting much…  and by the way, I in no way attribute that to the current supposed state our our economy.  I accept full responsibility.  I create my reality.  My attraction factor *was* out of sync.  *see?  stepping back in the zone!*)

Who’s that Knocking on the Door??

The timing of Laskshmi showing up is impeccable…downright serendipitous.  She may have been knocking earlier for all I know…if she was, no one was home.  We all know it’s only when we’re lined up with receiving what it is we need that it can actually arrive.

Having Lakshmi’s assistance now just makes it that much EASE-ier to move in the direction I was already headed with GRACE.  It’s like having a buddy to help when you’re moving the big stuff; just so much better to have company.

On the spring equinox I decided to get serious with Lakshmi. I created my mala necklace (108 beads strung together to help track the number of times the mantra is chanted).  Each morning from that day forward Lakshmi and I have been bonding.

That was 18 days ago as of the writing of this post.

I have had some brilliant aha! moments while doing this chanting.  Even more so as I sit in the silence after the chant.  Lakshmi’s energy is so alive and awakened within me.  It’s absolutely palpable, the energy I feel is super hero like.  I’m loving this and I see no reason to stop after 40 days at this point!

AHA!

My first AHA! realization came after the first 3 days chanting.  As I’m typing this I’m laughing because I could just as easily call it a DUH! moment.  :0)

At first it was as if chanting the mantra was like when I get a new pair of shoes.

• They’re not entirely comfortable right away.
• They belong to me, but I haven’t made them my own.
• The shoes feel good to me; I like them a lot…I spend time in them and as the days wear on they become a part of me.
• Suddenly they’re so comfortable it’s as if I’ve been wearing them forever.

That’s what the first few days chanting, “Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Swaha” over and over, 108 times felt like.

I liked it, it felt good…and it wasn’t entirely comfortable or my own yet.

In those first days I felt like I was chanting the mantra to something, some where…outside of me.

This is the AHA! / DUH! moment…

On day four it hit me!

Lakshmi is a part of me.  Lakshmi’s energy is with me, within…all the time.  She’s not outside some where…never was.  She’s inside, a part of Source…where all the GOOD stuff is!

Is she always activated?  Not necessarily.

When I bring my attention to her, to the energy of prosperity and abundance, is that energy within me infinitely available?  ABSOLUTELY!

There it is!

From day 4 onward I felt the super hero charge of Lakshmi ignited within me and she’s been revved up ever since!

I live my life knowing that I have everything I need inside me.  I live my life knowing the truth and power of Source that resides within me at all times.  I know that I am the maker and the creator of my life experience; I relish in that knowing, I am grateful for that knowing.

And yet…  Here I am.  Being blown away by the powerful experience of recognizing the energy of prosperity and abundance within me like I’m meeting it for the first time.

Interesting, yes?  It’s all about layers.  Layer of experience.  Depths of knowing.  Infinite unfolding.  A continuum.  Life is grand.

I am eternally grateful for this AHA! moment.  I’m grateful that I can still be surprised and amazed each time I discover something ‘new’ that was there all the time.

The energy of Lakshmi is newly awakened within me.  The fullest potential of prosperity and abundance is awake within me!  YES!

OK.  So, now that I woke her up…  What next?  What has happened since?

Lots!

1. Unprecedented amounts of fresh energy and inspiration,
2. more perfect clients,
3. unexpected money
4. …and so much more.

Seriously.  In just 18 days!  Love knowing that it’s just going to keep getting better and better!

Have you met Lakshmi?
Is she awake in your life?
How about the energy of Prosperity and Abundance?

Tell me about it…!

Lakshmi Image Credit
GoodVibeBlog~Jeannette Maw’ Post

A couple days ago I had one of those days when I really had to consider if the best option would have been to stay in bed.  Way, way under the covers.

I haven’t had one of those in a long, long time.  From the moment I woke up I knew something was off.  I slept great the night before; which is a bonus because sleep time has been filled with all sorts of interesting ‘stuff’ for me lately.  (That’s another post, entirely.)  When I woke up, even though I slept a sound, restful eight hours, I felt so drained and tired; like I hadn’t slept at all.  Physically my body felt weak; not like when you have the flu, just spent.

As I got up and started moving around I also noticed something fairly unfamiliar to me these days.  I was GROUCHY, grumpy, feeling volatile…even combustible, like if anything were to ‘push the proverbial button’ I may just explode!  This isn’t like me.  Remember?  I’m Miss Happy Pants.  I might have waves of yuck flow through; this was different.  It felt sticky.  Heavy.  It didn’t feel like I could just shake it off; though I would certainly give that a fair shot!

Freeze Frame ~ Reframe

I decided I would do my best to reframe.  I followed my morning rituals for self-care.  Water blessing, gratitude time while drinking my water, green drink, and other feel good, supportive ingestables.

Exercise.  That would take care of it.  Nothing like some exercise to shift the energy, get some endorphins flowing, blood pumping, heart space activated, etc.  Apparently that wasn’t the best plan.  While it felt good at first and I thought I was on my way back to myself; suddenly I started feeling dizzy, faint.  I stopped and tried to regain myself.  And then continued…switching gears a bit to weight training rather than rebounding.  It happened again.  This was strange.  I made my way to a chair where I could just be with it…and not have to worry I was going to crash to the floor.  It took what felt like forever to come out of it.

When the woozies were gone I felt even more tired than before and still just as cranky.  I just plain felt as though a tsunami came rushing in without warning nearly claiming my mere existence, leaving me empty, hollow and mostly unresponsive.

There was nothing concrete to base this situation on.  There had been nothing to provoke this shift; nothing.  Seemingly nothing internally nor externally to cause such a wave of dissonance to wash over me.

You can do it!

Normally I could coach myself through an episode like this.  I’ve got all the tools.  I own what I know; walk the talk, practice what I preach…and in this case nothing seemed to be moving me through it.

Even just giving myself to it; lessening the resistance, would normally ease my way into relief.  Not this time.  So, I sat with it, laid with it, read with it, ate with it…and did my best to just BE with it.  By evening time the worst of it was starting to lift, like a dense fog evaporating slowly to reveal the light.

I slept well that night and the next day I felt *almost* normal.  I say almost because still today, two days later I continue to have a foggy brain and an uncertainty around my flow that I didn’t have a few days ago.  The momentum I felt before this ‘energetic storm’ has all but stopped.  The sense of purpose and direction I was moving in feels at a stand still, if not slightly askew.

Looks as if…

I recognize this is all a “looks as if”.  This too shall pass.  All storms do.  There’s always a silver lining and the pot of gold at the end of the glorious rainbow.  Until then.  I’ll be here.  And I’ll be OK.  I am OK.  (See?  That’s better already!  Lessen the resistance, bring on the relief.)

The fact that I’m able to write this is proof positive that storms come and they go.  The better we can equip ourselves to weather such storms, the better chance we have of coming out unscathed once we unbutton the hatches.

We are in times of great change.  This is not new news.  With all that’s shifting in the world, knowing that everything is energy, knowing that we are all connected, is it really too much to wonder that there would be waves like this?

Forecast:

Chance of precipitation likely over the next 24 hours (a good cry releases tension and allows space for the new, very cleansing)  The outlook is for sunny, brighter days ahead.  Ever increasing probability of clarity with major bursts of resonance and deep connection, accentuated by waves of deep insight.

Air Quality:

Fresh.  Breathe in.  Breathe out.  Expand.  Allow.

Debra’s How to Weather an Energetic Storm Checklist:

(*HINT* These work great for everyday use as well!)

• Drink plenty of Good Hado Water
• Eat clean, organic, healthy (omit any processed, refined, etc. foods)
• Stretch, practice gentle yoga, breathe
• Rest/Sleep
• Honor/Acknowledge/Allow the feelings you’re having
• Bach Rescue Remedy Flower Essence
• Young Living ‘Peace & Calming’ Essential Oil Blend
• Listening to Abraham (nothing like a little Abraham to align, flow gently into resonance)
• Listening to calming/centering music (I love Snatam Kaur in these times)
• Journal/Blog (write a post about how you’re feeling!)
• Cancel any outside commitments that don’t support or align with your current needs
• Be gentle with yourself

Weathered any energetic or emotional storms lately?

Tsunami Photo Credit
Rainbow Photo Credit

YES!  Is my unequivocal answer. Yes, my personal involvement with animals has helped me become more sensitive (aware) of the energy I flow.  And I’ve observed, even facilitated this with many others as well.

From little on I have been blessed with the awareness of energy, how it flows, how it effects or influences change.  I also grew up understanding the deep connection we have with the creature kingdom.  One of my favorite things to do to this day is to tune in to an animals spirit (my dog, cat, a bird, a spider, even a gorilla once!) and listen for the messages he/she wants to share in the moment.

Two of my most dear and deeply respected friends work with horses and people…teaching people the language of equus, the language of the horse.  Horses have much to teach us about partnership, trust, unconditional love, leadership and forgiveness.   Experiencing this connection first hand strengthens one’s knowing, if there was ever any doubt, the power of energy, intention and how energy flows, creates and manifests itself outwardly.

Both Anna and Franklin are the real deal.  They get it.  Their integrity and understanding of the horse/human connection is truly inspirational.  I’ve worked side by side, personally with both of them as well as watched them in action with others. Their work is magical, transformational and empowering. Franklin Levinson exudes “horse whisperer” from head to toe, heart and soul.  Anna Twinney’s work extends beyond general horse world themes as she is first and foremost a remarkable horse trainer…who also just happens to use Reiki healing energy, flower essences and animal communication in her work.

The language of horses holds so much wisdom.  I’d love for you to visit my podcast site;  “In Horse Harmony~dancing in partnership with horse and human” is an expression of my passion for this very topic.  Within the podcasts you’ll find interviews with amazing people who deeply understand this connection; who deeply understand the energy flow at work in our lives.

Because of my love for all animals, not just horses, you’ll also find interviews with animal communicators and even a few with Reiki energy healers.

Both Franklin and Anna are featured in many interviews.  In fact, over the last year Anna and I teamed up and did shows together.  I hope you’ll have a listen!  Whether we’re dog or horse people or not, there’s much to be learned within this “arena”.  :0)

In addition to the podcasts I’ve also posted some of my experiences with animal connection/animal communication.

I’m grateful to the Creature Kingdom for being such an incredible, wise and gentle teacher!  And I’m grateful for each and every one of us who sees the connection, learns from the wisdom and shares it with others.

Peace & Love in Harmony…  Debra

* This post was inspired by a friend from Intent.com,  Jeanette Maw in her post entitled:  “Dog Whisperer Wisdom for Manifesters”.

You are energy

And all that is is energy!

Words spoken by Deepak Chopra

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