We put people on pedestals and revere them as “special” “gurus” – of “holy people” etc. What I have seen in my journey is that while popular culture buys into this new age phenomenon, we excuse ourselves individually and collectively from living in our authentic state as we really need to tend to our personal comfort or agendas. We toy with the idea of enlightenment and spirituality as it seems nice – yet, we are all far too busy and honestly, don’t really want to do what it takes to live in that state.

The truth is, what we like about these folks are that they are simply mirroring a truth we hold in our own DNA somewhere. We are attracted to them as we are yearning to hold or live accordingly – and yet, we all possess the capability. To me, the teachers are here simply to reflect to us that which we all are already! They have simply chosen a life of authenticity where so many have opted to live the “popular culture” that was instilled in them at a very young age. So we look to the children of the “New Age” as hope to bring in this state of enlightenment. Yet, all these children are doing is truly reflecting to us what we each already are. So in knowing that, what will that mean for you? Think about it, if you were to truly live honestly what would your life look like?

In gratitude for awareness in this moment as that is all there is. I invite you to look at where your awareness is in this moment.
Namaste!

Terrie Crowley

http://www.aprudentway.com

With the contribution of Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and others, the viewer is invited to take an honest look at their own dark side or parts of themselves they hide from others, as a pathway to freedom. As it is said, until we confront the parts of us that we don’t like or think are “un-loveable,” those aspects will build and begin to work against us in our daily lives. It is suggested that literally hundreds of millions of people are walking around in denial of the fact that they even have a shadow self. This is contaminating the culture in a host of different ways through projection, dishonesty, violence, corruption and more. There are incredible testimonials from people that will inspire you to begin the process of taking that honest and thorough look within. The expanded version is wonderful as it provides exercises to help you get started. Another blockbuster from the folks at Hay House.

Terrie Crowley

http://www.aprudentway.com

It is a no-nonsense look at how we treat “spirituality” and she calls upon us to take an honest look at ourselves and how we show up. You can see the lecture she gave on the subject in London by visiting her website and see it in the Free Media section. I believe this is her most brilliant work yet. Her presentation on Grace, Spirituality, and the 7 Shadow Passions, is a powerful eye opener. If you are ready to open your eyes and have a true Grace experience – she helps lead you there.

One of the best aspects of this was her commentary of the “new age practioners” which she refers to as “middle-aged” – as to indicate that many claim to be more evolved etc. – which of course Caroline says is “just nonsense”. She goes on to say a true Grace experience requires a serious commitment to deep prayer. Not the prayer of “stuff” – however, it is the prayer to receive Grace.

If you are aiming to improve your spiritual life and are really ready for a straight forward, hard hitting lesson in what is necessary to transform as we move into the Age of The Sun, you must watch this presentation and pre-order the book. You will be so glad you did.

The media is full of stories of vast financial corruption from Bernie Madoff to the Corporate Executives, Bankers, Investment Houses, and Government officials that have literally scooped hundreds of billions of dollars of the American net worth right out of our pockets.  Billions is sent out of this country to rebuild and subsidize other countries while our own people are ending up homeless by the hundreds every day.  People are complaining and yet, doing nothing.  These folks are still in positions of running the companies, banks and our government. Why do Americans continue to pay taxes to fund the government irresponsibility and corruption and do business with these institutions?

People worship money and the people who have it. People seem to some how feel important if they know someone who is wealthy.  Worse yet, they brag about the person they know as if it some how elevates them to some higher status.  Regardless of how some one of wealth may have acquired it, it seems folks are in awe of them.  They allow behaviors of rudeness, condescending remarks, and tyrant like actions and say nothing.

People seem to gage their self worth and their “success” by how much they make, how much they have, who they know who may appear to have money and “success”.   Albeit, if they put the “successful people” that are revered under a polygraph test, it is certain at some point they have lied, cheated, betrayed themselves, their own integrity, their values in the chase for the almighty dollar. 

As Carolyn Myss said in a conference, “Our self-betrayal creates our suffering. When we ignore that interior voice that says – Don’t you dare do that…Don’t you dare say yes when you mean no”

Many people will instantly be quiet, speechless or worse, not stand up to a supposed person of “Power”, I have heard countless stories of those that will compromise themselves in the presence of a person of wealth or “status”.  So they compromise their personal integrity to appease these people.  These acts of self-betrayal create internal suffering, which in turn leads to a whole host of problems. (Emotional physical, psychological).  I see people and hear stories about countless folks that will bow to the one who has the money. 

A friend called me who is suffering right now under the pressure of the economic downturn.  She called her brother, who is a multi millionaire, requesting some assistance as they can barely buy groceries.  It was astonishing to hear his response, “I am sorry but I just had to spend $2Million on my plane, send money to two of my businesses overseas.  There is too much money going out right now.” He said from his 4000sf penthouse home.  It is suggested his personal net worth is in the tens of millions.  And the worst part is, with all that, he does not think he has enough to help his sister buy groceries.  He operates from a point of “lack” or “not enough”.  It can be the only reason one could imagine why he would not help his struggling sister.   Yet, in the business and society circles he is revered.

Have we really become a society that betrays our own values, our families and our consciences in exchange for our personal gains, or to raise our perception of our selves and our standing in society?   What does it really mean if someone has millions in the bank and lots of things, if they have no compassion or worse yet, they stole, lied, cheated or stepped on countless others to achieve it? Is this, what we as a society hold up as something to be impressed with or to define as “successful people”?  We can change this as a nation.  Much like our forefathers did when they left to set out to create a new life here.

We have, and continue to give the power away to a system that awards thieves and corruption.  People say that is the way of the world.  Yet, that is not the way of my world.  I, personally, have been around lots of wealth and worked in several industries – I have seen the corruption first hand. And for me, I left those places as I was taught that integrity and honesty are the keys to a truly happy life.   I have seen the deceit and worse, the self-justification by these types of people.  “Every man for himself and it is just how business is done”.  So I ask, “Why?”

 It seems to me, that the economic downturn is an opportunity.  We have an opportunity to revisit how we think, what we hold valuable in our lives, who we really perceive as the “successful people”.  We have an opportunity to reclaim our collective integrity and to stand for hard work, honesty, compassion and to redefine what we perceive as wealth or successful.

Power is perception.  A person who walks through their lives, much like my parents did, and treats everyone equally and maintains their integrity in all areas of their lives are the ones to be revered.  We learned that every person is valuable from the garbage man to the CEO.  I have knows quite a few “influential” business men whose internal lives were a shambles.  Yet, the community perception is these people have it all.  Slowly but surely, we are witnessing the massive decay in our society.  We revere narcissm and simply shake our heads to corruption. We complain, but do nothing.  We are all responsible.

The days of my parents’ generation, they prided themselves on integrity, hard work and honesty.  Some where along the line it seems we have sold out those values for the almighty buck. I personally don’t bow to the buck.  I am fortunate, that I was taught some basics about what is really important in life.  Money does not define me or the people that I revere and love. 

I truly hope and pray that others begin to awaken to this …that they take this economic shake up as an opportunity to hold what is real and meaningful and important in life.

 How does a company like AIG get a$180 billion for corrupt and illegal financial dealings. What has happened to my country? Why are there hundreds of families ending up homeless every week? Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs puts away a couple BILLION for bonuses – those are our tax dollars. Do you really want to give Goldman Sachs executives a raise?

Where is the American Pride? Have we become a country of apathy and depression? While the Thieves in our government and Corporate America continue to take our money. Billions at a time. We have a choice….to stand for REAL change, or to give our power away. What are you doing about it.

Is it true that we all have that capability?  How do you listen to your own intuition?

Angels, spirituality,meditation, awareness are all the buzz words of today.  How do you get to know your guardian angel?  How can you connect with your own inner voice?  There really is a simply way – everyone has the capability.  to learn more:

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