Often I am asked what EXACTLY is it that I do? I mean I have a lot of “labels – life coach, energy healer, spiritual teacher, astrologer, workshop leader, Reiki Master, interfaith minister…etc. That’s great – but, what do I DO?!?!?

Well, what I “DO”, bottom-line, is this: I help people to find their life purpose and live it. When you are living the purpose that you were uniquely created to fulfill, you are happy, life flows easier and you are making the world a better place – it’s a WIN-WIN for everyone!

How I do it is through a unique combination of spiritual coaching and energy healing methods. I help you get connected with your spiritual source so that you can find the answers you need within you. Then, you have this tool forever and always and can always resort to it whenever you have decisions to make in life. Some of the tools for this connection can be prayer, meditation, dreamwork, journaling, etc.I don’t want to help you get your life purpose and then leave you hanging – not knowing where to go from there. When you are done working with me, you are clear on your purpose, you have taken steps towards living it within the context of your ideal dream life and you have the tools necessary to move forward on your own!

The energy healing provides a beautiful way of releasing old patterns and beliefs, so that you are better able to surge forward into the life of your dreams as opposed to getting and staying stuck as so many of us do!

And, if you are still stuck or unclear after all of that, I also can pull out the “big guns” and determine astrologically what your purpose is and any challenges and/or positive personality traits you may have in helping you achieve it. This can be a great source of information and support in moving you forward towards your dreams.

12-Week Program (begins February 2010)

1)    Soular Blueprint

Receive a copy of your astrological chart to determine which sign governs each area of your life. This will be used as we progress through the program to determine the potential and theme for each area of your life. You will need your birth date, time and location.

2)    Weekly Astrology Call going through each part of your life (1 part each week)

• Body, House
• Personal Finance, Material Possessions, Resources
• Community, Neighbors, Siblings, short-term travel, Education
• Parents, House and Land, Real Estate, Ancestors
• Hobbies, Romance, Children, Play
• Job, Tasks, Health, Service
• Business Partnership, Marriage
• Taxes, Inheritance, Death
• Higher Education, Foreign travel and relations, Religion/Belief Systems
• Career, Social position
• Groups, Friends, Associations
• Transcendence, Hidden Information, Loss

3)    Monthly Q&A Call

• Get your life purpose and healing questions answered
• Get clarification on the astrological significance of that house of your chart

4)    Monthly Energy Healing Call

• Call in for group and individual distance energy healing sessions
• Your chance to have 10 minutes of personal time with me for spiritual coaching, direction and healing.

5)    Recordings of all calls to listen to forever

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I really loved this video which really explains what is going on with the shifts we are experiencing here on earth. It doesn’t really matter if you believe all the things she discusses in here. What is really important is the bottom-line message: Love is the Answer.

I think the message is so clear and so simple – LIVE FROM THE HEART. We are moving from being mind-centered to being heart-centered. When we are in our heart, we are attuned and aligned with the energy of the world, of Source and of our very being -  and we can “hear” much more easily and life flows more smoothly for us and for the entire planet.

Kiesha in Zurich from kedarvideo on Vimeo.

Our decisions need to be made from the heart – no longer the mind. We need to remember who we are.

Call for a free strategy session: I can help you live from your heart! Patricia@TheBlissfulSoul.com

Wow! It’s the first day of the new year and already it’s flying by! I meant to post this yesterday – sort of as a summary/year- in-review kind of thing and the day just slipped away and now so has today!

Yesterday I spent almost the entire day doing my annual ritual of Releasing the old year and preparing and planning for the new. As many of you already know, each year I pick a “theme” for the year. Last year my theme started out as “Choose Joy”. In other words, I really wanted to focus on only doing things that truly brought me joy. What a found out really quickly, was that in order to follow joy and actually choose it, takes a lot of TRUST! A lot of trust in God, the Divine, the Universe, whatever you want to call it.

You have to truly believe that if you choose what serves you best (and, hopefully, inherently that brings you Joy), you will be supported and the Universe will come running to meet you and help you along. It is true that that happens, but learning that lesson can be a bit scary at times. So, it seems my theme really ended up being about TRUST – and one of the basic lessons that I teach my clients, students, followers and friends (and in 2010, myself):

Follow Your Heart

Trust in The Divine

It’s really as simple as that – notice I said SIMPLE – not EASY!!! Not easy at first, that is – but like anything else, it becomes much easier with practice. And now, I start my day with asking

“Where do I need to be or what do I need to now today?”

and TRUSTING that I will be supported (even if outside circumstances don’t suggest that). So, I encourage you to connect to that all-knowing Source, listen to that still, small voice, and then… follow it… and if that seems really scary…

then… TRUST!!!

You won’t be led astray – I promise.

This year I chose the theme of Being Enough…more on it tomorrow!

My all-time favorite Christmas song is “The Little Drummer Boy”. I think it is a beautiful story of being yourself, knowing your gift and sharing it with the world. Please be gentle with yourself and know that you are enough just as you are – and you have something that only YOU are uniquely created to share with the world. Do you know what that is?

This is a unique rendition by Bing Crosby and David Bowie. I love the message of Peace on Earth. It’s one of my missions and passions in life. I hope you enjoy it – and remember, we are all One – no matter our religious preference, race, gender, sexual preference or country of origin. We are all equal in the “eyes” of the Divine.

I believe that once we are all living and sharing our unique gift with the world – there will be hope for a better, more peaceful world. If you would like help with determining your gift and living it, please feel free to contact me at Patricia@TheBlissfulSoul.com for a F*R*E*E session to see how we can move you forward.

Merry Christmas to all our Christian friends and Peace on Earth to ALL!!!!! Many blessings during this very holy season.

Deep Love to you,

Rev. Tricia

What is the Winter Solstice?  

Technically this is the longest night of the year – in the Northern hemisphere, this is usually around December 21st – 22nd. The world around us is dark and cold. In modern times, ignoring the rhythms of the earth, we rise while it is still dark and continue our activities – taking the kids to school, going to work, running errands – until well past the setting of the sun. With all of our artificial light, we forget how dark our surroundings are at this time.

Can you imagine a time before electricity, before scientists had explained to us that this phenomenon is simply caused by the tilt of the earth as it rotates around the sun? And that this darkness is just the result of the earth being tilted to its maximum position of 23° 26′ away from the sun…it is likely people could easily become fearful. The trees and shrubs, would freeze and dry up, often they would be buried under a layer of snow or frost. There was no guarantee that the sun would come back. People would watch as each day the sun would rise to a lower and lower point in the sky. In northern elevations, they might not see it for weeks or months at a time!

Oh, but then! They would notice that this cycle would reverse itself…can you imagine the joy and hope that entered people’s hearts at that time! The sun was returning! The world would not remain a cold, dark wasteland forevermore. This was certainly reason for celebration! And even those seemingly dead gardens would eventually spring back to life…there had been life lying dormant there all along!

The word solstice derives from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still)…the moment when the sun stands still…culturally, this event has been seen through the years as the time when the ebbing of the sun stops and it begins to return. Concepts of the birth or rebirth of sun gods have been common in many cultures through the years:

•    In Greek mythology, the gods and goddesses met on the winter and summer solstice, and Hades was permitted on Mount Olympus.
•    The Hopi Indians, also known as “The Peaceful Ones,” hold a ritual on December 21, the shortest day of the year, to ceremonially bring the sun back from its long winter sleep.
•    In many pagan and earth-based traditions, this holiday is celebrated as the rebirth of the Great God, who is viewed as the “newborn” sun.
•    In modern cultures gatherings at this time of year are filled with evergreens, bright lights, large bonfires, feasts, spending time with loved ones, and dancing and singing.

This can be an opportune time to STOP the busy-ness, STOP the “doing” and follow the rhythm of the earth. Much like the winter garden lies dormant, we too should take time to sit quietly and go within. This dark, cold, quiet time of year is perfect not only for hibernating bears, but also for our hibernating souls. We need the withdrawal and rest from the hub-bub of daily living to recharge and regenerate – to bring our own light and life back into the world.

Take time this week to have a daily check-in with yourself:

1.    STOP – take 10-15 minutes and find a quiet place to sit – no radio, music, television, kids, phone, etc.

2.    Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Focus on your breathe and imagine it flowing through you as you breath in and out.

3.    Imagine a small flame in the center of your chest. As you breathe in, the flame expands. As you breathe out, the flame flushes out anything negative in your thoughts or feelings.

4.    Sit in silence for a few more minutes. Remind yourself that there is NOTHING for you to do right NOW.

5.    When you feel complete, slowly open your eyes. Continue with your day remembering the calm darkness that envelopes you and the warmth of your light within that fuels you.

It is so important that we take the time to recharge, hibernate or go within and stay in that calm darkness, knowing that our light is always there – we only need to allow its gentle flame to regenerate and recharge in the silence of our own winter. And when we honor that cycle of death and rebirth, we will be even more prepared to perform our mission in the world – whatever it might be.

Blessings,

Rev. Tricia

Today I was interviewed by Terri Craig of the Houston chapter of eWomen’s Network. She has a radio show in which she interviews successful women. We had a really nice chat about my background and how I got to be where I am today – doing what I love! We also talked a little about the work that I do and at the end I gave a few words of advice to those of you still out there in jobs you’re not happy with, wondering if that is all there is to life.

Here it is: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realwomenrealresults/2010/12/09/the-terri-craig-show-real-women–real-results-1

I’d love to hear from you what you think of it!

Love and Blessings to all of you!

Rev. Tricia

So, how do you make this Divine Connection throughout the day?   

1. The first step is to create a Sacred Space – this could be an altar, a corner of a room where you can pray or meditate or even at your desk…you could also do all three of these! The idea is that you have a place that you can return to throughout the day to stop, pull away from your worldly affairs and focus on the affairs of the heart or spirit. As Joseph Campbell so eloquently puts it:

“This is a place
where you can simply experience
and bring forth what you are and what you
might be. This is the place of creative
incubation. At first you might find that
nothing happens there.
But if you have a sacred place and use it,
Something eventually will happen…Your
Sacred space is where
You find yourself again and again.”

Fill this space with objects that have meaning to you, photos of loved ones, a rock or feather from nature, sacred texts, copies of favorite poems, incense, etc. Place there anything that is meaningful to you and fills you with peace. As you use this space more and more it will become filled with the sacred energy of your prayers and meditations.

2. The Second step is to schedule time. Make this a part of your daily activities. Schedule some of these practices at natural breaks in your day such as meals, waking up and going to sleep. Others, such as the mid-day prayers I suggest should be scheduled ahead of time and an alarm set to remind you to stop and pray or meditate at those times. During these times of recharging, make sure your phone is off and any email or other alarms are off. Make sure no one will interrupt you during this time. You should not be multi-tasking at all, but taking a 5-minute break to sit with your Source.

General Guidelines
Some ideas to get you going on your appointment with Source and to listen to that inner voice are:

• Make time throughout the day
• Stop work at 5 PM – step away from the computer; clear your desk and get out what you need for the next day
• Mark transitions through mini-rituals – End of day, Start of day, Meals, Etc.

• Do not multi-task – stay in the moment, focused on your intention
• When changing tasks, do something creative – dance, sing, write, paint. For example, when changing from answering emails to writing a blog post, get up and color on a pad with some crayons, or put on some music and dance around your office.

Remember that the intention behind ritual is to develop and maintain a habit of mindfulness. Focus on the one thing you are doing each and every moment of the day – this will keep you in the present moment where you can fully open up to that still, small voice within.

Sample Day
So, a typical day might look something like the following:

7 AM        Wake-up
Before arising, lay in bed and imagine your day, think of all your scheduled activities and tasks. Imagine yourself going through each of these activities and completing them with ease and joy. Imagine all your tasks turning out in the perfect way for you. Give thanks for this new day!

7:15 AM    Shower
As the warm water is flowing over you, focus on the intention that all negativity is being washed away; that any past mistakes or regrets are flowing down the drain – you are beginning a new day, full of promise.

7:30 AM    Breakfast
Say a short blessing of gratitude over your food – imagine all the plants, animals, and people that were instrumental in getting it to your plate; ask that it fulfill and nourish you

8 AM         Begin Work
Sit down at your desk – Light a candle and state a blessing of intention to be filled with Grace toady and that all your acts are divinely-guided.

10 AM        Mid-morning – Prayer/meditation break
Set an alarm to make sure you stop. Go to your sacred space and get silent. Focus on your heart and release any tension or negativity that has built up there. Again give thanks and ask for guidance.

12 PM        Lunch
Blessing over food (as done at breakfast); after lunch, play a lively song and dance to it. This will revitalize you and get you ready for the rest of the day. As you are moving your body, notice how it feels, give thanks that you are able to move!

2 PM        Mid-afternoon – Prayer/meditation
Same as mid-morning break

5 PM        End of business day
Clean off your desk; review the tasks and appointments for the next day and place any client files or other items you need for the next day neatly on your clean desk – ready for you in the morning. Blow out the candle if it is still it.

5:15        Transition/recharge time
Take 15 minutes or so to transition back into your personal life. This can be done with a short prayer in your sacred space, a short meditation. The meditation could be as simple as closing your eyes and focusing on your breath for 15 minutes. Follow this (or do it at the same time) with Savasana. This is the yoga pose in which you lie on your back completely relaxed and let all tension flow out of you. You will find this leaves you refreshed for the rest of the evening.

6 PM        Dinner – blessing/prayer
Walk after dinner – be in nature. Nature is a simple and beautiful way to reconnect with the Divine – even in a city, you can walk and notice the sky, birds, or any other signs of nature around you.

10 PM        Prayer before bed
Review your day and look at where you could have improved and what you did well. Write down your accomplishments in your journal. Then list five things you are grateful for. When that is complete, write a letter to God with any concerns or issues you are having. You can then either listen for a response and write it down or ask to dream about it that night. Write down your dream in the morning.

Obviously your schedule may differ slightly. Perhaps you have children to take care of or odd working hours. This is really just to give you an idea and perhaps get your creative juices flowing as to how you can incorporate some of these rituals into your personal schedule.

I think that once you start incorporating moments of connection with the Divine into your day, you will find more and more ways to make every moment sacred. When you walk in sacred space every day, you will find success and abundance and inner peace in magnitudes unheard of in your prior life. I wish you all success and deep love – blessings, Rev. Tricia.

This is an excerpt from a chapter I am writing for a book that will be release in January:  

As an interfaith/interspiritual teacher and healer I am very aware of the importance of ritual. Ritual can help us see ourselves as the connection between heaven and earth – it brings the spiritual to the mundane. The word “Ritual” actually comes from an Indo-European root word, which means “to Fit together”; this is actually an act of joining the spiritual world with the physical world. Ritual is a path to the Divine.

What makes something a ritual as opposed to just a habit? INTENTION!!! There are two parts to every ritual: Intention and the Action (“Heart” and “Hand”). The intention is the purpose of the ritual – it is what we hope to accomplish by performing it. By putting our intentions into action, we create a space in which we are fully present in the moment – we are in a state of MINDFULNESS. The ego dissolves and we are connected with Source.

One of my purposes is to be always in connection with the Divine and to help others to do the same. When you are “connected”, things flow so much more smoothly, decisions are easier and conflicts are eased.  In the daily rush, it is easy to just quickly move from one task to the next – blindly going through life and not finding meaning in any of it. But ritual can help us come back to ourselves…to make that connection with our Source and to be sure we are focused and on the right track. What could be better than that?

I think many of us go into business for ourselves because we want more meaning in our lives and in our work. But, what is meaning exactly? I would venture to say that it is that spiritual, sacred essence that can so easily get brushed aside when we are always in a hurry. Ritual can take you back there in an instant – into a focused state where we can notice where we are and intend what we want.

The way to live with the Divine as your business partner is to transform everyday events into sacred moments. Any action can become a ritual by focusing intent on it. Anything from brushing your teeth or writing an email can become a sacred act.

My recommended success ritual is to connect with the Divine every day throughout the day. This is not so much one ritual, but many that can be clumped under the umbrella of “Divine Connection”. These small rituals throughout the day are what make me successful. And I know immediately when I haven’t been keeping up my daily sacred rituals to connect, because I become agitated and anxious more easily, things don’t flow as smoothly, and the river of abundance appears to be “dammed-up”!

Next week I will talk about some strategies for actually incorporating ritual into your daily life.

Blessings,

Rev. Tricia

November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21 2010

2 – 3:30 PM Central

$97 or ONLY $77 if paid before November 15th

Have you ever wondered what life has in store for you? Do you want a job or life work that will fulfill, enliven, and enrich you? Do you sometimes feel dissatisfied, that there must be something “more”? Do you ever wonder if this is all there is to life? Would you like to wake up each morning energized because you love what you do?

All of us are here for a reason. Questions like, “Who am I? What am I meant to do with my life?” may seem too big to answer. But these questions do have answers, specific ones, and they are different for each person. You are unique, and you have a purpose. Deep down inside, you even know what your purpose is! And the world needs you to be living your purpose!

We will go through several methods and techniques to help you to uncover your purpose, and lead a life of fulfillment, joy, and success. You will learn how to connect to that Divine spark that knows your purpose as well as many other things about your life.

You will learn to:

• Never face indecision again
• Receive answers to your questions
• Access the inner guidance, comfort and connection you are looking for.

Includes:

• 6 sessions
• 2 Q &A sessions (dates and times TBD)
• 1 one-on-one coaching strategy session with me
• Recordings of 6 training sessions and 2 Q&A Sessions

We will go through several of these techniques to determine which might be the best fit for you. You will have these tools to use for the rest of your life!