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		<title>“Walk your Talk” and Live In Integrity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius rules the quest for the “truth” and the ninth house of God, beliefs, spirituality, religion and the expansion of consciousness. Honesty is our best defense. We need to take responsibility for our choices and our behavior. It time to release lies, old wounds, false beliefs and false egos.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/integrity2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-936" title="integrity2" src="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/integrity2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius rules the quest for the “truth” and the ninth house of God, beliefs, spirituality, religion and the expansion of consciousness. Honesty is our best defense. We need to take responsibility for our choices and our behavior. It time to release lies, old wounds, false beliefs and false egos.</p>
<p>Your fate plays an important role in this Eclipse. Your life path issues become set within your natal chart placing you exactly where we need to be. This allows you to see what we have hidden or denied. This Eclipse will bring many things to light whether we want it or not. Its time face our truth.</p>
<p>Your emotional state will be tested and intensified. What you hold unto tightly may fall apart at the seams. Since this is a Total Lunar Eclipse, you may experience abrupt, sudden endings and or some type of completion including your relationships. Allow your emotional pain to surface and embrace change by having an honest discussion or quest to create long lasting results.</p>
<p><strong>Embrace your Self-worth, Self-acceptance and Self-love. Accept your challenges and take action.</strong></p>
<p>The truth can come in many ways through prayer, meditation, gaining new knowledge and/or by being direct and honest. One suggestion is to consider the condition of your 3<sup>rd</sup> chakra, The Solar Plexus. It rules self-direction, self-control, personal will and physical energy.   A well-balanced third chakra results in high self-esteem and the ability to accept responsibility for yourself, while assuming personal authority over your life.</p>
<p><strong>The Solar Plexus Chakra Mission statement: I choose, I intend, I will</strong></p>
<p>All living things, both past and present, have energies. People have seven chakras that act as our energy centers; base, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye and crown. If one of these chakras is closed or damaged it is important to spend some time focusing on it to bring it into alignment. One chakra that many people have problems with is the solar plexus chakra. This is because the solar plexus chakra is responsible for your relationship with yourself and is the seat of your personal power, and many people today feel powerless and worthless.  One way to re-balance your solar plexus chakra is through meditation. Below is an introduction to solar plexus meditation to get you started.</p>
<p><strong>Understanding the Solar Plexus Chakra</strong></p>
<p>The solar plexus chakra is located just below your ribcage at the center of your waist. Its associated color is a pure, sunshine yellow and its element is fire. Beyond being your seat of power and responsible for your personal relationship, the solar plexus chakra is also associated with the liver. When we are stressed or have experienced a very shocking situation this chakra closes, which in turn causes our liver to not function as well, and can lead to digestive issues. When the chakra is closes or blocked, we also can experience feeling a heavy weight throughout our lives.  We can help heal these adverse affects through meditation on the solar plexus chakra.</p>
<p><strong>Bath in Yellow Light</strong></p>
<p>This chakra meditation method can be done inside or outside. Breathe deeply, allowing your busy thoughts and concerns melt away. Continue to breathe in an easy manner, and imagine the air you breathe in is a bright, vibrant yellow. Alternatively, you can imagine you are breathing in sunshine. Focus on breathing in the yellow/sunshine air into the front and back of your solar plexus chakra. Allow this yellow/sunshine light to envelope your entire body until you are sitting in a globe of bright yellow light.</p>
<p><strong>Clearing your Path with Happy Endings</strong></p>
<p>There are many ways to practice solar plexus mediation. Some techniques may work better for you than others. This is why I want to make this offer to you as a way of making the Lunar Eclipse /Full Moon in Sagittarius a bit more personal and engaging.  I am offering a Free Clarity Cure, Full Moon healing event on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 and my Chakra meditation is available to you as well, <strong>designed especially for you to make the most of this time and assist in your shift.<em> </em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Click here for more information:  <a href="../../../../../products-page/products/vivid-vibrant-victory-a-chakra-guided-meditation/">http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/products-page/products/vivid-vibrant-victory-a-chakra-guided-meditation/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>I am also available for Intuitive Consultations:</strong></p>
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		<title>Manifesting New Moon &#8211; Tuesday, May 3, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 19:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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This New Moon in Taurus brings incredible energy that will assist you in manifesting your greatest desire by bringing it into physical form.  Are you longing for change in your life? This is the time to make it happen!!
Last month the New Moon in Aries pushed my determination to begin my astrological New Year by [...]]]></description>
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<p>This New Moon in Taurus brings incredible energy that will assist you in manifesting your greatest desire by bringing it into physical form.  Are you longing for change in your life? This is the time to make it happen!!</p>
<p>Last month the New Moon in Aries pushed my determination to begin my astrological New Year by setting my goals and intention for the next 12 months.  Turning “50” in March set the stage and ushered in a time for some serious change and the timing couldn’t be better.  By planting my seeds, I have opened up the opportunity to nurture and nourish my new path with endless possibilities.</p>
<p>Tapping into this energy is easy when you consider what Taurus has to offer:</p>
<p>1. The accumulation of money and material comforts.</p>
<p>2. Building solid foundations, step by step with perseverance.</p>
<p>3. Dependability, trustworthiness and patience.</p>
<p>4. Building self-esteem and self worth.</p>
<p>5. Connection to life on earth, gratitude and getting close to nature.</p>
<p>6. Sensuality, physical comfort and pleasure.</p>
<p>Go outside in nature and sit on a rock. Contemplate your “Vision” and stay focused by following through by keeping your eye on the ball. Be powerful in your conviction and maintain your daily habits to assist in manifesting your desire.  Write in your journal or create a list to set your intention. This is what the New Moon has to offer.</p>
<p>As I behold a sense of wonder, I find myself looking out into the horizon with great intention. I will incorporate the Taurus influence by writing in my journal after the Moon is void of course on May 4<sup>th</sup> at 10:51 PDT. Since this New Moon goes void immediately, please adjust for your time zone.</p>
<p>Peace and Prosperity,</p>
<p>Lauren</p>
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		<title>Spiritual Empowerment &#8211; Shift, Change, Action – New Year, New Mantra</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2011 23:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s no doubt that the word &#8217;spiritual&#8217; can scare many away as it tends to bring up thoughts of religious ceremonies and practices. However spirituality has nothing to do with any of these. Spirituality is about awakening the consciousness that we as humans, have been gifted with. This consciousness is to recognize the &#8216;truth&#8217; about self, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/rainbow-chakra.jpg"></a><a href="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/Sun-girl.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-854" title="Sun girl" src="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/Sun-girl-300x249.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="249" /></a>There’s no doubt that the word &#8217;spiritual&#8217; can scare many away as it tends to bring up thoughts of religious ceremonies and practices. However spirituality has nothing to do with any of these. Spirituality is about awakening the consciousness that we as humans, have been gifted with. This consciousness is to recognize the &#8216;truth&#8217; about self, about our relationship of self, with other people and the nature around us. This consciousness helps us to understand and become aware of ourselves and all things that have an impact on our well-being and our inner peace and happiness.</p>
<p>This awareness is empowering because it begins the process of taking care of ourselves as well as understanding others in a better way. Only when you know who you really are and what you really want for your ultimate happiness can you then begin to make conscious choices that create the reality which result in your happy, peaceful and prosperous self.</p>
<p>Unfortunately most of the prevailing systems of our society whether its education or any other social or cultural practice have all been created without giving regard to this very valuable aspect of &#8217;spirituality&#8217; or the needs of the &#8217;soul&#8217;. As a result, our minds are conditioned to think in a way that instead of getting us in touch with our &#8217;self&#8217; does a good job of taking us further away from our &#8217;self&#8217;. The further away you are from your &#8216;inner truth&#8217; or your &#8216;true self&#8217;, the more powerless you become therefore more vulnerable to exploitation and all things that are capable of eroding your self-confidence and self-esteem.</p>
<p>The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Capricorn on January 4, 2011 ushers in a time of spiritual empowerment with the opportunity to review your life and what you want to bring into the New Year. This is a perfect day to write down your New Years Resolution’s, goals, hopes and wishes. Capricorn addresses all issues of our foundations, breaking down old belief systems, reviewing “What is” solid, in our lives or not, releasing control and planting new seeds for your future security. Eclipses emphasize new beginnings and instant change, so take advantage of Capricorn’s practical grounding energy and embrace your new life path. Taking responsibility by knowing that nothing ever stays the same will empower you to use this energy and make the changes you want in your life.</p>
<h5><strong>Discover how everyday miracles can occur, when you capture the clarifying vision of your</strong><strong> </strong><strong>authentic and powerful “reason for being”!</strong></h5>
<p><strong></strong> </p>
<p><strong>Shift, Change, Action – New Year, New Mantra…</strong></p>
<p><strong>Spend time in Nature</strong></p>
<p>Nature is an important place to be in for finding spirituality. If you&#8217;re feeling emptiness in your life you may need to feed your spiritual side in a natural setting. Spend time outdoors in any way you can. Hiking, walking, sitting or even listening to nature sounds cd is a great thinking activity and a great way to clear your thoughts and get connected with your soul.</p>
<h5>Spiritual Empowerment &amp; Guidance, Holistic Healing &amp; Mentoring</h5>
<p><strong>Spiritual Empowerment &amp; Guidance</strong> consists of developing your consciousness and <em>direct connection</em> to spirit, regardless of how your &#8220;life&#8221; may appear to be. Through Spiritual Guidance &amp; Empowerment you can gain a sense of “inner truth” or your “true self” that remains steady despite the ups and downs of everyday life and despite the appearance of failure or success in the &#8220;life&#8221; that is outside of yourself. This inner knowing becomes a constant regardless of any situation and circumstance.</p>
<p><strong>Life </strong><strong>Mentoring</strong> deals with your connection to and development of those aspects of your life that are outside of yours<em>elf</em> . . . what we tend to call our &#8220;lives&#8221;. Life Mentoring helps to develop those conditions (situations and circumstances) in our lives that tend to give us a feeling of success and quality of life.</p>
<h5>Review your Role in Responsibility</h5>
<p>In order to accept personal responsibility, you will need to develop the ability to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Accept responsibility for your responses to the people, actions and event in your life</li>
<li>Accept that you are completely responsible for your choices</li>
<li>Become open to change, new ideas or concepts about life and the way life is</li>
<li>Let go of fear, blame, mistrust and insecurity</li>
<li>Take some risks, be prepared to become vulnerable to change and growth in your life</li>
<li>Use positive affirmations</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Some typical indicators for failing to take responsibility are:</strong></p>
<p><strong>People pleaser</strong><br />
Dependent on others for recognition, approval, affirmation, and acceptance.</p>
<p><strong>Angry, hostile or depressed</strong><br />
Life treating you unfairly</p>
<p><strong>Fearful</strong><br />
Unable to trust yourself to take a risk or make a decision, frightened of everything.</p>
<p><strong>Failing</strong><br />
in relationships and the enterprises you take on in life.</p>
<p><strong>Emotionally or physically unhealthy</strong><br />
not supporting yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Addictive personality</strong><br />
escaping responsibility, looking for external answers.</p>
<p><strong>Over responsible and guilt ridden</strong><br />
A need to rescue and enable others in your life, having to feel needed.</p>
<p><strong>Unable to Trust</strong><br />
Unable to trust or to feel secure with others.</p>
<p><strong>Resistant to vulnerability</strong><br />
Fear of being vulnerable, often linked to past trauma.</p>
<p>If you can dream it, you can do it.</p>
<p>Sending you Blessings and all the BEST for a Prosperous New Year and always.</p>
<p>Lauren</p>


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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November opens a magical door into personal transformation and spiritual advancement. The purpose of this New Moon energy in Scorpio on Saturday November 6, 2010 is to bring to the surface those things we choose to hide from ourselves. This is the perfect time to “sow” our seeds for our greatest hopes, goals and wishes. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/personal-power.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-674" title="personal power" src="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/personal-power-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>November opens a magical door into personal transformation and spiritual advancement. The purpose of this New Moon energy in Scorpio on Saturday November 6, 2010 is to bring to the surface those things we choose to hide from ourselves. This is the perfect time to “sow” our seeds for our greatest hopes, goals and wishes. It&#8217;s also a great time to purge old stuff and recycle, flush our body system with a detox, release what&#8217;s keeping us from our goals, surrender to our dark side, release and let go of feelings like rage, jealousy, obsession, and commit to our passion by loving deeply and fully.</p>
<p>Transformation is the key word for the next 30 days. “Y<em>ou” Re-Creating You!  </em>The truth is that<em> &#8220;You&#8221;</em> are more powerful than you may know and that your thoughts create your reality. </p>
<p>Scorpio is the money sign and we are currently  in “The Money Alliance” cycle in astrology offering the creation of prosperity in our future. So “purge” the old and “plant” the new.  Sow your prosperity seeds!</p>
<p><strong>The Prosperity Root Chakra</strong></p>
<p>Our personal power and well-being originate in the root/first chakra. This center, situated in the energy field at the base of the tailbone, welcomes our spirit into our body and creates the necessary foundation with which we can begin life&#8217;s journey. Activated at birth when the umbilical cord is cut, it channels the life force into our physical body, concentrating its flow on the area from the tailbone down through the feet, helping us establish our footing and take our place in the world.<em></em></p>
<p>Our root/first chakra&#8217;s primary function is to assist us in meeting our basic needs for survival gracefully and with ease. Its mission statement is &#8220;I want, I need, give me, give me now!&#8221; It focuses our attention on what we need day to day in order to survive, and it stimulates our ability to reach out for and demand fulfillment.  It keeps us from internalizing the chaos of the world and helps us refrain from joining the chorus of &#8220;I can&#8217;t, I won&#8217;t, I&#8217;m afraid,&#8221; from which so many people suffer. It supports us in staying connected to our true spiritual source and creates a sense of belonging, of feeling wanted, of being a part of the community and of feeling worthy and worthwhile.</p>
<p><strong>Purge for Prosperity</strong></p>
<p>Are you in harmony with what you want?</p>
<p>If you are angry and frustrated, this is resistance. When your fearful and negative, you push away the very abundance and well-being you seek.  Instead, be proactive, forward focused and stay out of fear.</p>
<p>The root/first chakra can hold many negative emotions, feelings and thoughts concerning money and abundance that block us from receiving what has been intended for us to have; to experience, have and enjoy true joy and abundance.</p>
<p>Practice daily keeping your mind, spirit, heart and physical body clear of all negativity by clearing your chakras daily by listening to my guided healing chakra meditation and use this New Moon energy to set your serious intention. Scorpio inspires determination, and the courage to face inner demons and resistance, to break through to the other side.</p>
<p>The New Moon sets the stage for setting new goals, hopes and wishes. I suggest writing in a journal at least 5 but no more than 10 wishes within 48 hours after the New Moon. The optimal time would be within the first 8 hours.</p>
<p><strong><em>Some suggested goals or wishes as it relates to this New Moon might be:</em></strong></p>
<p> “I am easily able to make the positive changes I need in regards to ______”</p>
<p>“I easily feel confident in the areas that are changing for me now”</p>
<p>“I easily find myself forgiving __(fill in the blank)___ in a way that is empowering for me”</p>
<p>“I allow positive change to enter my life”</p>
<p>“I easily find myself with the strength I need to make the changes that are in my best interest”</p>
<p>“I easily find self-mastery over my bad habit of _______”</p>
<p> “I easily find myself prosperous and abundant in my __ (fill in the blank)_and receive the money I need”</p>
<p> “I easily find myself taking the right actions that lead to me becoming debt free”</p>


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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:06:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your emotions represent your spiritual navigational system. When you honor your emotions, you can hear your soul&#8217;s guidanance. Activities, habits or behaviors that numb or distract you from your emotions can be a sign of resistance. Go through the following list and check the ones that apply to you:


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your emotions represent your spiritual navigational system. When you honor your emotions, you can hear your soul&#8217;s guidanance. Activities, habits or behaviors that numb or distract you from your emotions can be a sign of resistance. Go through the following list and check the ones that apply to you:</p>
<p><a href="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/Relaxation.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-459" title="Realization" src="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/Relaxation.jpg" alt="" width="290" height="218" /></a></p>
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<p>Your answers may awaken your buried need for a healthy release:</p>
<p>Eating when your not hungry<br />
Sleeping more than usual<br />
Nonstop activity<br />
Too much television or internet surfing<br />
Obsessive thinking<br />
Depression<br />
Bodily symptons, ie., aches, pains fatigue, illness<br />
Lack of motivation<br />
Feeling stuck<br />
Paralyzing fear<br />
Consuming desire to control or change people or situations<br />
Unhealthy habits or addictions</p>
<p><strong>Practice effective release<br />
</strong><br />
There are five common denominators for effective release:</p>
<p>Acknowledge the resistance<br />
Allow it to be<br />
Intend to discharge it<br />
Activate the release through words or action<br />
Seek spiritual guidance for deep rooted issues</p>
<p>By: Lauren Larsen</p>


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		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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<p>This is not a telephone or internet session. All you need to do is just relax,  sit or lie down during the session. You can be anywhere and receive energy but it is best to be quiet and open during the session.</p>
<p><strong>What is Reiki and How Does it Work?</strong></p>
<p>Reiki is an ancient form of alternative healing. In recent years it has become a common phenomenon in the world of medicine, health care and relaxation.<br />
People all over the world are now taking an interest in Reiki, a form of hands-on healing. Countless people of all different backgrounds and skills have taken some type of Reiki training.</p>
<p>Today it is very difficult to keep pace with life in the fast lane and this causes a lot of pressure. Corporations are worried about the health of their employees due to the high rate of absence in the office. Many days are taken off because of nervous tension due to stress. Employers are now interested in introducing relaxation techniques such as Reiki in the workplace. Reiki can often be the perfect solution to this problem.</p>
<p><strong><em>How would we define Reiki?</em></strong> People are confused by the pronunciation of Reiki. It’s very simple; you can pronounce Reiki as Ray-Key. The meaning of Reiki is”Universal Energy”. In Chinese the letters Ki is referred to as Chi which actually means energy. Reiki is connected to the energies both inside of us as well as in the world around us.</p>
<p>The way Reiki works lies in the meaning of the word itself. It is based on working with and channeling energy. Some people consider Reiki a spiritual energy.</p>
<p>As Reiki practitioner&#8217;s we work with the energy that is all around us and connect this energy with your energy. This is a process of self healing and it brings a peaceful relaxation to the mind and body. It also keeps any energy source within a person free from any blockage. Whenever any energy flow is blocked, it causes some problem in your body. This energy blockage is usually related to worries and stress and manifests itself in physical problems. As Reiki practitioner&#8217;s we can feel this blockage and know how to send healing energy to clear out the blocks that keep the energy freely flowing.</p>
<p>Reiki is amazingly effective for emotional problems. Sometimes a person can’t express clearly how he feels but he knows something is really burdening his mind. Reiki works well for this type of problem. A few sessions of Reiki can help to unblock the throat and mind energy sources. Once it is cleared the person feels deeply relaxed and can express himself clearly. Physical problems are often related with the emotional problems inside a person’s psyche. The unblocking of these energy centers makes a person emotionally free. This in turn is beneficial in dealing with physical problems. Reiki can reach to the deepest recesses of the mind and helps maintain a proper balance between body and mind.</p>
<p>The impressive thing about Reiki is that it is completely harmless but still has great healing power. It is a great help in stress, panic attacks, depression, anxiety or nervousness. It works by re-balancing the energy within you and soothes your body and mind. Reiki is a holistic method of healing. Reiki practitioners ask their clients to try and find out underlying causes for the symptoms. Even a very small change in lifestyle may be all that is required to cure a patient’s problems.</p>
<p><strong>Experiences during or after a distant Reiki treatment can vary for each person.</strong> Here are a few examples.<br />
Feelings of peace, serenity, calmness and/or relaxation<br />
Feeling energetic<br />
Feeling lighter<br />
Euphoria (happiness, laughing, and/or positive thinking)<br />
Spiritual awareness<br />
Release of suppressed/buried feelings, emotions, and/or blockages<br />
Release of toxins that can trigger sweating and/or excessive thirst</p>
<p>Anything you experience is normal. Some people may not experience anything at all, this is also normal. It can mean that the Reiki healing energy is working on a different level of your body. Some people may start noticing a difference the next day, few days later, or even a week later. Some people are more sensitive than others but everybody receives the same healing benefit. As long as you accept and are open to the Reiki healing energy being sent to you, it will work!</p>
<p>Lauren Larsen is a holistic clarity consultant specializing in energy medicine, healing and spirituality. She offers private healing sessions and group programs that will assist you in becoming the “conscious observer” of your life by addressing your sense of identity, personal character, life goals, spiritual beliefs, and relationships. You will discover that true prosperity begins when you shift your mindset to become a “whole soul” total package. To register for this event sign in for newsletter or visit me on facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/claritywithlaurenlarsen">http://www.facebook.com/claritywithlaurenlarsen</a></p>
<p>Sheila Z is a holistic healer and a catalyst for wellness. A well respected author and International Inspirational Speaker. Sheila is an Energy healer and has a nationally accredited all day Intentional Wellness Experience addressing emotional clarity and unraveling thoughts and patterns that may be holding you from your highest vision. Sheila offers private healing sessions, Reiki sessions and monthly specials, visit my website at: <a href="http://www.openwisdominstitute.com/">http://www.openwisdominstitute.com</a></p>


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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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Everyone knows the proverb that money makes the world go around. Given how most of us feel about money, this may be only a slight exaggeration. The task of earning and managing money dominates many of our waking hours and our personal relationships are often affected by the intense emotion associated with it. Exploring money [...]]]></description>
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<p>Everyone knows the proverb that money makes the world go around. Given how most of us feel about money, this may be only a slight exaggeration. The task of earning and managing money dominates many of our waking hours and our personal relationships are often affected by the intense emotion associated with it. Exploring money and how we relate to it, therefore, feels somewhat like bringing up an uncomfortable topic at a dinner party.</p>
<p>Why bother discussing it then?  Simply put, understanding the principles of money can help you manage your physical, mental and spiritual health.</p>
<p>Money is energy. Each dollar, nickel or penny in your pocket represents a unit of energy, specifically the energy you invested to earn it. You can use that unit of energy to get the things you want and need, things in which other people invested their energy to produce. This energetic nature of money is clearly evident in its development.</p>
<p>The money we earn can serve as an excellent barometer of our current energy conditions. The emotions we experience as we work are stored not just in our bodies, but also in the money we earn. The value of the money we possess infuses with the emotional energy experienced as we earn it. If we hate what we do for a living, our earnings stand for kind of sacrifice. Every paycheck seems diminished because the work never seems equal to the effort. In contrast, when we love what we do, the money takes on very little extra meaning.. it is just money.</p>
<p>Of course, whether earned in suffering or joy, that money does represent a certain value in society. The money we bring in and accumulate allows us to purchase goods and services. We may have positive or negative feelings about the amount of money we have stored, depending on the lifestyle we desire.  The more expensive our target lifestyle, the stronger our feelings about our monetary worth will be and the more intense our feelings if dissatisfaction will be if our earnings do not allow us to afford the lifestyle we desire.</p>
<p>However, we can learn to generate and accumulate money in a way that empowers us. The key is to have a clear and realistic purpose with regard to earning and saving money. Money, like Ki-energy, must circulate to remain healthy. It can be accumulated and stored to increase power. But it must be used or else it will stagnate. To use money does not mean to simply spend it, but rather to invest it. Investing some of your money towards the fulfillment of your life goals keeps it circulating and gathering value.</p>
<p>Ask yourself, “What is the purpose of earning money? Why do I need money?” Draw a clear relationship between money and how you plan to attain your specific goals. As you may have experienced, there are many times when the purpose of earning money is not clear to you as you thought. Money is not an extension of our identity. If we begin to equate our self-worth with our monetary worth, we create a false sense of self. The key is to realize that our true selves are far more powerful than any amount of status gained through money, and that money is simply an energetic tool to be used for the creation of a purposeful life.</p>
<p>Just as we can break the connection between our identity and our earnings by investing in the fulfillment of our life goals, we can dissipate the undercurrent of fear in our transactions by making sure our regular expenses do not exceed our regular income. This is commonly called budgeting. For a budget to reduce anxiety, it must not be designed out the same fear already connected to how you spend money. The start of this process is very simple, just pay at least as much attention to the energy half of your transactions as you do the monetary half.</p>
<p>You have already taken the first step; the <em>awakening </em>that money is energy. With this insight, practice paying attention to how you feel when you deal with money. Continue watching until you can see your behaviors, actions, and feelings around money. For the sake of your budget, write them down. Record how you actually spend your money and what you feel during each transaction. Then comes the hard part, <em>accept</em>. Without judgment,<em> accept</em> that this record of your expenses reflects your current spending habits and the emotional attachments related to them. Once you have completely exposed your relationship to how you spend your money, you can <em>choose </em>with confidence how you want to spend it going forward.</p>
<p>Ultimately the goal here of exploring money as energy is not just about improving our relationship with money; it is about empowering ourselves to create more fulfilling lives. The missing link between a renewed awareness of money’s energetic nature and living a more fulfilling life understands the source of the fears surrounding money. All of our fears around money are based on a simple, yet powerful belief, that the resources of the world are scarce, that there is not enough for everyone.</p>
<p>The catch is that it is hard to truly live in abundance with habits formed in scarcity. The tendency to hoard money rather than gather and circulate it is the biggest of these habits. Look again at your attitudes toward earning, saving and spending money and see if a belief in scarcity helps explain any anxiety you feel. The biggest paradox with the philosophy of a scarcity is that it is a self-fulfilling one. The fear of not having enough leads people to take more than they need and to hoard energy in all forms, which leads to the uneven distribution of wealth that plagues our world.</p>
<p>Once you remove this anxiety, and the related impulse to hoard, you can feel confident in using and consuming just enough. The moment you feel you or your family might go without, the urge to hoard arises immediately. Resist the urge and practice instead the techniques of money management based on the principles of energy. If you pay attention to your body and your soul, you will know when you have enough, in any given energy transaction. Living so that you use and consume only as much as you need to fulfill your commitments and life goals begins to create abundance.</p>
<p>As more and more of us subscribe to the belief in abundance, and manage our consumption accordingly, we will ensure that there is enough for everyone. As you master living in abundance, you will find that your capacity for peace, joy and fulfillment will expand.</p>
<p>By: Lauren Larsen</p>


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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 19:49:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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The following exercise is not to see how well you can track your thinking or feelings, but to give you the experience of being the conscious observer of yourself. Believe it or not, you are the thinker, not your thoughts or feelings.
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<p>The following exercise is not to see how well you can track your thinking or feelings, but to give you the experience of being the conscious observer of yourself. Believe it or not, you are the thinker, not your thoughts or feelings.</p>
<p>Go to your sacred space. Plan to sit comfortably, undisturbed for 15 minutes and complete the following excerise:</p>
<ul>
<li>Take a few slow, deep breaths.</li>
<li> Turn your attention to your thoughts. If you are dealing with an emotional issue, focus on that emotion.</li>
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<p>Instead of getting caught up in your thoughts or feelings as you would usually do, watch them closely. For example, if you where a tennis player watching the ball or an artist painting a canvas. If you find your attention wandering, come back to the task at hand.</p>
<p>At first, your mind may seem like wall to wall thoughts or emotions, and you may have difficulty determining where one thought leaves off and the next one begins. You may also find that certain thoughts or emotions keep recurring like a popular song. For example, repetitive worries or your favorite images or fantasies. If you’re especially attentive, you may begin to notice that each thought or emotion has its own parts, including a beginning, middle and an end.</p>
<ul>
<li>At the end of the 15 minutes, stop and reflect on your experience.</li>
</ul>
<p>Did you experience some “distance” from your thoughts or emotions? Or did you keep losing yourself in the thinking process?</p>
<p>As you begin to gain some perspective on your thoughts through the practice of meditation, you will find that they start losing the power they once had over you. You can have your thoughts and feelings, but they won’t have you.</p>
<p><strong>What is the difference between thoughts and feeling?</strong></p>
<p>Feelings occur as a set of recognizable sensations in your body. When you’re angry, for example, you may feel tension in your shoulders and jaw and experience a rush of energy in the back of your head. When you’re sad, by contrast, you may feel heaviness in your chest and heart. Through meditation, you can discover how to experience your feelings directly as sensations, separate from thoughts and stories that perpetuate them.</p>
<p>Thoughts are the images, memories, beliefs, judgments and reflections that float through your mind and often give rise to your feelings. If you follow the word “feel” with “like”, you’re probably voicing a thought or a belief, rather than a feeling. You can practice breaking strong feelings down into their component parts by asking, what are the thoughts and images in my mind that keep me feeling the way I do? What am I actually experiencing in my body right now, aside from my thoughts?</p>
<p>Thoughts not only generate feelings, they often masquerade as feelings, (so you won’t actually feel the ones you have) attempt to talk you out of your feelings, judge your feelings, or suppress them entirely. The more you can recognize your thoughts and feelings, the more clearly and consciously you can relate with and express your inner experience and hear your true self.</p>
<p>By: <a href="http://lauren@claritywithlaurenlarsen.com">Lauren Larsen</a></p>


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		<title>How to Use Conscious Clarity to Attract and Manifest Prosperity</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lauren Larsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prosperity is not necessarily a dollar amount.  It’s a conscious state of mind where you have a sense of happiness, confidence, contentment, peace, joy and freedom from the fear of lack within.  You may only have a few dollars and consider yourself prosperous.  Or, you might have over a million dollars and feel broke. True [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/empowerment.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-51 alignright" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="empowerment" src="http://claritywithlaurenlarsen.com/wp-content/uploads/empowerment-300x199.jpg" alt="Empowerment" width="300" height="199" /></a>Prosperity is not necessarily a dollar amount.  It’s a conscious state of mind where you have a sense of happiness, confidence, contentment, peace, joy and freedom from the fear of lack within.  You may only have a few dollars and consider yourself prosperous.  Or, you might have over a million dollars and feel broke. True prosperity isn’t just about your finances.  It’s about being balanced in abundance having prosperous love, health, happiness and finances in your life.</p>
<p>Create a mental attitude that attracts prosperity by feeling wealthy in your mind. When you start feeling wealthy in all facets of life, your mind will accept more completely the reality that life has much to offer you and you deserve to have it all.</p>
<p>So, what is the most helpful mental mindset for attracting prosperity?  It is a conscious attitude of consistent positive expectancy.  It’s also a state of mind constantly open to new ideas, inspirations and intuition.</p>
<p>When I was in a high-level, six-figure executive position, I started paying attention to my mindset.  I noticed when I maintained an open, expectant, ready to receive mindset, what I put out returned to me in the form of even greater financial prosperity.</p>
<p>Certain core values help me truly feel prosperous.  Expanding beyond an attitude of positive expectancy, I also noticed I embrace the ability to see the best in others.  I’ve always been trustworthy and honest..    I often meet clients who have an attitude of positive expectancy on the surface.  But scratch that surface just a little and a great deal of fear, disappointment and negativity is revealed on the inside.  Does that describe you?</p>
<p>When you use conscious clarity and live in alignment with your true purpose – you can walk in your passion and truth.  Other people will notice your authenticity and be drawn to it.  As they’re attracted to who you are at depth, they’ll want to work with you creating financial prosperity.   Many people aren’t aware the word “wealth” comes from an ancient Welsh word, “weal” which comes from the old water wheels for milling grain.  It truly means to be in the flow.</p>
<p>I left my executive position to start my own business and now I feel even more abundant and prosperous because I’m excited about being of service to my clients.  I am living my authentic truth and prosperity is always around me.</p>
<p>Prosperity is also a state of soul.  When you meditate, you become filled with the presence of your higher mind.  This connection reinforces your mental mindset of positive expectancy.  Meditation will help you come to know your higher mind within.  You’ll produce a consistent positive attitude deep within, key to helping you achieve real prosperity.</p>
<p>Here are my steps to developing a mindset that attracts prosperity to you:</p>
<ul>
<li>Connect daily with your higher mind through meditation.</li>
<li>Steer clear of people who speak about hard times.  Do your best to change the topic of conversation.</li>
<li>Associate only with people who maintain a positive attitude about prosperity and money.</li>
<li>Truly spiritual people believe having money is okay.  Affirm you live in a loving Universe that provides for all your needs.</li>
<li>Frequent affluent places in your city.  Permeate your entire being with strong prosperity vibrations.</li>
<li>Shop at the finest, most elegant stores. Try on expensive clothing even though you may not have the money.  Get used to elegance and opulence as a good thing.</li>
<li>Don’t accept negative thoughts that reinforce lack or poverty in any way.</li>
<li>When you pray don’t ask for money or cash flow.  Make your prayer an affirmation that your higher mind knows you have a need which must be fulfilled.</li>
<li>Keep all channels open as to how prosperity may come to you. If you need something, it may not come by way of buying it with cash.  It’s possible for it to be bartered, traded, , or, even given to you.</li>
<li>Keep active. Don’t sit waiting for your “good” to materialize.  Activity helps you stand a better chance to be in the flow of receiving when the time is right.</li>
<li>Program your mind with prosperity affirmations. Build a strong foundation of belief in your own prosperity and your ability to attract more.</li>
<li>When going through your bills, maintain an attitude of your higher mind working through you in infinite ways to take care of each payment.</li>
</ul>
<p>It may take time to add each step into your life.  Or, you might make the shift in an instant.  As you shift, you’ll feel your prosperity level increasing inside.  When that happens you’ll become a powerful magnet manifesting real prosperity and abundance in all facets of your life.</p>
<h6>By <a href="mailto:lauren@claritywithlaurenlarsen.com."><span style="color: #cd853f;">Lauren Larsen</span></a></h6>


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