Tiger Energy

Celebrating a new year is something we all love to experience with friends and family, and the beginning of the Chinese New Year is one that we are more engaged with now as we have grown into a more multi-cultural society. The feng shui practitioners give us insights into the energetic frequencies that influence our lives. Some may think it is hocus pocus but I believe there is truth and wisdom in these teachings.

We have always been influenced by energetic frequencies and the Chinese feng shui readings for the year – which is related to an animal and physical elements earth water wood fire and metal is a long-time practice of reading these unseen energies. This is ancient wisdom that is being shared and therefore, worth taking note of if you want to have a happier and easier time during the year.

The year of the Tiger comes around 12-year cycles, and it is one to take notice as it brings with it transformation and change. Tiger energy will bring large energy shift and transformation – and this prediction is backed up with historical events from past cycles. AND  this will include earth changes that will affect our planet such as earth quakes, floods and volcanic activity. 2022 is likely to bring bigger changes that we imagine.

So, get ready. I found this article online that talks about luck and bad luck. You might like to take a look. Most remedies can be made – so don’t feel like you have to go spending big money for the remedies suggested.

Some links to follow if you feel to

2022 Flying star Xuan Kong annual analysis for the year of the Yang Water Tiger

Flying Stars & Feng Shui Forecast 2022

The Colour of Me

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An anthology of women’s stories a sharing how life has coloured their lives and how they have healed and transforming tragedy, trauma and life’s unexpected challenges.

Become Authentically You

Do you give your power away?

It’s never too late to take back your power. Commit to developing the qualities and mindset of a winner and be alert, connected and responsive in everything you do, regardless of the situation.

Being true to your beliefs and living by your values is not always easy. It takes courage and conviction.  To disagree with a stranger is not so difficult, however when it is a friend or family member it is more difficult. This is because you place value on their love and friendship and you may risk losing something if you do not agree or ally yourself with them. Not everyone is going to say nice things about you so it’s not surprising when people are mean about things. Your self-worth should involve more than just the opinions of others because all too often other people present themselves to be far more important than they actually are!

When someone is out of alignment with their core values, they give their power away.

When a person reacts negatively with anger or frustration, they give their power away. When blame is directed towards another the individual is allowing the other to shape their reality and responses in that moment through reactiveness. They have given away their power.

There are many ways we give away our power. Being popular isn’t everything. Be true to what makes you happy and don’t apologize for how you want to look, feel or act. Take time out of each day to make things happen for yourself by choosing not taking on anyone else’s problems as your own. Complaining all the time won’t help you achieve anything except getting stuck in a rut.

When you are in alignment with self you feel calm and life flows easily.  You get more of what you desire.

An Ethical Dilemma – Children and Trauma

Family trauma issues are often entrenched by the time you are a young adult – abandonment; emotional deprivation; unresolved anger; neglect; lack of personal boundaries, confusion; anxiety; guilt,  shame; disassociation, depression; sleep disorder; mistrust; hypervigilance, night terrors; fragmented ethics and moral values; numbing out to life and denial; inability to communicate and function in relationships or to maintain friendships –  which allows the child to become the target for bullying and abuse in the wider world. All the experiences in the larger world are compounded and reinforce all of the above family issues that have been internalised as a young child.  It becomes the The Self Forfilling Prophecy. 

The child’s psyche works hard to cultiavate a world view that is safe, blanking out what is too painful when faced with ongoing trauma – escaping into the world of fantasy is often a release. A child who lives with constant trauma will numb them self to the effects of trauma. This highly developed wall of protection can make the child even more vunerable. This is often evident when “unspeakable” things happen, the child seems to flow and go along with the situation, and even when questioned directly about the situation, would deny strongly and tell the concerned adult that everything was ok. So often help is not received and the child is not protected. 

If you suspect a child is living in living in an abusive situation or is being neglected what would you do? Do you seek to find a non invasive way to respond to the situation? Do you go in hard and create more chaos ? Do you walk away and do nothing? Sadly more people than you imagine will choose the third option. The second most common response is the second senario and very few will seek to engage with the adults and child/children directly and offer their time and expression of concern.

Suspicion and gossip can be malicious and unfounded – so caution is always advised before diving into anothers affairs. this does not mean that when you witness bad behaviour you excuse it and turn you head the other ways and pretend that you did not see it. This can be an ethical dilemma.

A life changing poem – Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

By Max Ehrmann 1927

This poem and Les Cranes version found its way into my life when I was 14 and it has remained with me all my life. The wisdom, compassion and love in these words touched something soul deep and I feel to share this with you all.

love and blessings to all who find this

Jacquie

Green the Planet

Time to make changes

Time to rethink and motivate others

Connect to your voice

Time to voice your opinions 

Time to plant a tree

Time to plant many trees

Natural solutions are available to us right now

Do not wait for an Other to save us  because no one else is coming

You and I are the Ones of our time and we all have our part to play

Time to take action and be the change needed in the world

© Jacquie Walker

 

Walk your talk and shine your light in the world

You have the right to be here.
You have the right to dream big.
You have the right to have success.
You have the right to be loved.
You have the right to shine your light brightly.
You have the right to celebrate and be celebrated.
You have the right to expect more than you can yet begin to imagine.

You are Unique and the is No one like you in the entire Universe.
Imagine and visualise the life you want and create it.

 

 

Are you an Empath?

Life is a journey of remembering and connecting with who we are. My own life was very confusing until one day someone asked me if I was an Empath – and guided me to find out more.

Do you crave to be alone and want to close down from all the “noise” around you? Do you need to just leave crowded spaces so you can breathe? Or when you are at a shopping centre do you feel like a weight is dragging you down and you begin to feel drowsy and feel the need to run? Do you sometimes identify with another’s pain and feel it so intensely that it feels like your own?  What you are experiencing may be an indicator that you are Empath.

If you are experiencing any of the above – know that you are not alone. There are 1000’s of people who feel this way.

Sometimes the energy that we walk into is just to much for us to handle. Some may say, ” Get over it”, but it but you know that it is not that simple.

“I just feel and know things  about people – and I can’t explain why!”

You might also know that you just know things about others that you can not explain. You might find that you have really strong reactions around certain people for no apparent reason.  Or you might find you are really drawn to make comment about something to someone you do not even know – but you are compelled and just have to voice the message you receive.

If you experience any of the above then you might like to read some more about what it means to be an Empath.

https://theknowing1.wordpress.com/traits-of-an-empath/

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/04/what-it-means-to-be-an-empath/

https://exemplore.com/paranormal/Psychism–7-Signs-Youre-an-Empath

If you want to ask more or share your experience leave a comment.

in love and friendship

 

 

 

 

Visioning the Future

Living Pathways

Visioning Future Pathways 

 

 

Dreaming, sharing and collaborating with others, sharing passion and vision for future pathways.

Find the way through the maze of confusion and create a blueprint for success.

Vision the way, and receive the tools to  create success in all areas of your life your through tapping into your heart centred consciousness.

If you are interested and would like more information then email me

jacquie@livingpathways.net or leave a comment

 

Falling out with loved ones and friends – Make amends and Make up

Disappointments are part of daily life. Sometimes we lose something that is precious or hurt someone we love. Worse still sometimes someone we love lets us down and we feel hurt.  In response, we can begin to feel angry and resentful. In our imagination we can magnify the disappointment and hurt feelings making it really significant until it is dominating our entire life view that impacts on every aspect of our day.  This leads to more anger and rage inside and we lose our happiness – as everything feels wrong in our world view.  We push people away and very often do not allow the very significant loved one to come back to us and make up with an explanation or apology.

Let it go... Take a moment to breathe. Be in the moment.

If you have hurt a friend or someone you love,  talk to them and make amends as best you can. Be honest and don’t avoid the issue. Listen to them and allow them to share with you everything they need to – uninterrupted.  Then let them know how you are feeling… Don’t try and justify your actions. Be sincere. Sometimes a card or a gift helps us to start the conversation, or even just a email.

If you have been hurt by someone you trusted and love then let then know how their actions have made you feel. Be prepared to listen. Often the other person involved is feeling just as bad as you are feeling. Remind yourself of your love and friendship and what it means to you. You might like to make contact. It is always best to wait until you are no longer full of emotion, whether it be anger fear or sadness.

Setting boundaries with loved ones is something we often do not think about . Talking though the issues is a really opportune time to make clear respectful boundaries  – what is ok and what is not ok.

Friendship is a precious gift and is something not to be taken for granted.

Don’t let pride and emotions and exaggerated thoughts destroy relationships with loved ones