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12 Days of Inner Christmas: Sacred Space and Ritual for Creation in The New Year

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12 Days of Inner Christmas

12 Holy Nights Dec 25 – Jan 6 Inner Christmas: There is a practice of inner renewal and development that begins on December 25 and unfolds nightly through January 6, the day of Epiphany. These are the 12 Holy Nights. Our souls experience a unique connection with spiritual forces during this time, as the “veils between heaven and earth lift and powerful inner insight and growth are possible.”  ~ Lynn Jericho

This is the perfect time of year (in the Yuletide prior to Epiphany on January 6th) to create sacred space to connect with that ‘inner still small voice’. The “12 Days of Christmas” in popular holiday songs refers to these 12 sacred nights of meditative reflection which is a time for setting your most heartfelt intention to create in your life for the coming year. Each of the 12 nights of intention reflects each of the 12 months of the coming year cycle.  This is an incredibly powerful time of sacred creation that has been watered down in our society.  Today we speak of a ‘New Year resolution’ that carries only a fraction of the power of creation as it is done from the mind rather than a mindful, heartfelt connection to your own True Essence. The reference in the holiday song that states “on the _th day of Christmas my True Love brings to me…..” refers to each day following the holy night of creation where we can mindfully open up to ‘allow’ your own True Essence (Soul) to co-create in your life.

You should be mindful to make your creative statement a positive intention (not a “I do not want…. anymore”) for what you desire with all your heart – and see it as if it has already occurred (rather than “one day I want” so you are not creating that you “hope it will occur” and yet it never quite does over the next year). 😉

What is ‘Sacred Space’?

Sacred space can be as small as a deep cleansing breath you take in to clear your self or to prepare for meditation; or it can be a small physical space such as a window sill, an altar, or a larger space in a room in a home; or it may be larger still such as a garden or a cathedral or an ancient megalithic site. The primary importance is the intention of setting the space for sacred use or sacred connection to Nature, the ‘Divine’ or “All that is” in order to experience “I Am that I Am”. How to Create Your Space? It helps to choose a space that will not be likely to get cluttered or mixed with other energies. It may be a

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My Jealous Valentine: Is Jealous Love in Your Relationship?

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Is Jealous Love in your relationship?

What is jealousy? Is it the tie that binds or the wedge that drives us apart? What purpose does it serve in our lives and relationships? What drives us to become jealous? Is jealousy envy?

Can jealousy be like a cloud with a silver lining?

If malice or envy were tangible and had a shape, it would be the shape of a boomerang. -Charley Reese

He that is not jealous is not in love. -St. Augustine

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves. -William Penn

What is Jealous Love?

Jealous Love is a reactive state that conveys the negative internal chatter and emotions of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person values, such as a relationship, friendship, or love. Jealousy often consists of a combination of fear-based emotions such as anger, resentment, abandonment, rejection, grief, and disgust… just to name a few. Envy, on the other hand, is a reactive state of discontent and resentment fueled by and linked with a desire for obtaining [Read more…] about My Jealous Valentine: Is Jealous Love in Your Relationship?

From Deadlock to Solutions: Tips to Get Out of Ego Into Consensus for the Common Good

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From Deadlock to Solutions: Tips to Get Out of Ego Into Consensus for the Common Good

Who is ready to tackle this issue of emotional global politics and struggle? Meet The Shift Doctors: Marion Ross, Ph.D. (left) is a therapist and entrepreneur and holds doctorates in Holistic Healing, Metaphysics, and Transpersonal Psychology as well as certification in Mind Body Medicine. Tracy Latz, M.D., M.S. (right) is an Integrative Psychiatrist and Medical Intuitive. Tracy has served on Associate Clinical Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She holds a Masters degree in Immunobiology, doctorates in Metaphysics & Holistic Healing, certifications in Mind-Body Medicine. Dr. Latz is currently in private practice in a suburb of Charlotte, NC and has over 25 years of clinical experience in shifting lives.

What do politicians like President Trump; our legislature, Teresa May in the UK and Emmanuel Macron in France have in common? They all need immediate and serious coaching and redirection of will.  There has been no greater need than now for leaders to behave like leaders and learn how to drop their egos, acquire political will for the good of the country and practice skills to help them reach consensus. To that end, most people, whether in corporate America, private companies, organizations or small groups could also benefit from learning tools to get ‘unstuck’ or Shift out of deadlock.

The Shift Doctors (Tracy Latz, M.D., M.S. & Marion Ross, Ph.D.) have addressed such issues for more than a decade in their talks, seminars, radio interviews, books, videos and CDs. For more information on Dr. Latz and Dr. Ross, their articles, online courses, books and other media see shiftyourlife.com .

From Deadlock to Solutions: Cooperation, Consensus and  Agreement

Is it possible to get legislators or others in the same room to get out of their egos (and give up getting their name on the proposition), open their minds, listen to (and consider) other points of view? Working for the common good of a country, group or organization should be an obvious necessity. In a consensus process, the opinion of each member should be considered, discussed, compared and discussed again. This should result in everyone beginning to view all aspects of the issues at hand and arriving at a common understanding of the problems. [Read more…] about From Deadlock to Solutions: Tips to Get Out of Ego Into Consensus for the Common Good

Revisiting Mythic Times 2012 By Steve Nelson

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How To Tame Your DragonThe Shift Doctors (Tracy Latz, M.D. & Marion Ross, Ph.D.) were  thrilled to have our good friend and guest blogger Steve Nelson share his wisdom. His annual prediction was always a delight to read and a good indication of what to expect in the coming year. Steve was an astrologer who followed a Jungian mythological tradition. He was raised by a part Cherokee shaman Aunt Maude who learned much of her lore from Molly Runningwolf, the mother of Amanita Sequoyah, the last Cherokee medicine man officially recognized by the Eastern Tribe. Steve’s Indian name was Steven Red Wolf, his lineage is of the wolf clan, one of the 7 tribal groups of the Cherokee. Steve followed many of the Cherokee traditions especially as these relate to celebrations, the use of ritual fire and star lore. Since his passing he has been sorely missed by all who followed his teachings, participated in his celebrations, and enjoyed his signature hugs and the joy in his laughter – today we bring back one of his most powerful posts that seems even more applicable today than it did in 2012.Steve Nelson Mythic Times Moon Magic

Mythic Times 2012

In 2012 the Feathered Serpent will fly, and all our souls’ dream visions come alive.

Through power of the One, two plus two sum shines the light of the 5th World’s Re-Creation.

Quintessence, 5th element, philosopher’s stone are realized when this movement is done.

In the 12th year of century Twenty-One, the World Woman’s magic dance is done.

New Zeus opposed Saturn at New Year will bring the Fall of the Tower, Return of the King.

The great shaking of Gaia opens the way calling Heart Warriors into the fray.

As Candlemas fires stir hearts desire the Dragon awakens from its lair,

And Anduril, Aragorn’s sword of truth, frees the Spirit King forsooth.

Dragon Fire rises ‘neath Lenten Moon tamed by the magic of Othala’s rune;

Energy flows where attention goes, we seek Love’s kingdom, end of woes.

So the Light of the dawning Equinox Sun raises the Serpent of Tenochtitlan,

And the Dark Tower falls to the rising Star of the Occupy legions’ Avatar

While Grand Trine to Sun in Aries portends bright new beginnings as hearts make amends.

Moon joining the Sun will open the way for all to make merry in month of May.

Souls attuned in this Year of the Moon see wishes fulfilled in the month of June.

Then Medicine Wheels of every clime, begin to turn at Solstice time.

With cymbals, drums and flutes in tune happiness rises with Midsummer’s Moon.

The Phoenix alights in the City of the Sun, as Mother Nature’s work is done;

The 12 Tribe Nations of Inca awaken to the way of Sol so long forsaken;

And great Europa will likewise resound as the Song of the West makes its round.

The hearts of All Nations open too as the light of Sol is reflected true;

So this White Horse Avatar Year will bring a song that every soul can sing;

And 7th ray magic dance and play on waters of Luna to show the way.

Liberty shines from her Island of Love as hearts attune to the Sign of the Dove;

And the Green Dragon led by a Fair Lady’s girdle, brings power to the golden City of Myrtle.

The Crown Stone forgotten, chief of the corner, is revealed now in grain fields, Gaia’s rejoinder.

As the Stymphalian birds that shaded the Sun give way to the glory of the One.

Then the Eagles return with the gay folk of old calling Souls of all ages back to the fold,

And the Ring War ends in the halls of power through gentle hands by wind and shower.

As Light and Love and Power unite, the new Creation comes round right.

At Solstice the Feathered Serpent will fly and all our souls’ dream visions come alive.

– Steve Nelson

 

Mythic Times 2012 World View

This is the year that has long been looked toward with hope and foreboding and rightly so. The good in us is right to be hopeful and the old world shadow has reason for concern. An array of myths apply to this time so it is no easy task to see what will be. And in the end isn’t it true that what will be is part fixed cycle and part what we choose. Collectively we create the future and this is our time (especially now Jan 1 – Feb 3) to see possibility and to seed what will be.

The Yuletide season is our time to dream and shape the future year. The year is seeded at a deep inner level during the Capricorn solstice (Dec 18-24). The New Year unfolds more consciously its theme and story through the 12 Days of Yule / Christmas Dec 26-Jan 6 and the reflection wave that follows Jan 7 – 18. Dreams and events of this time provide guidance for the coming year. The images we give concerted attention will come to be. [Read more…] about Revisiting Mythic Times 2012 By Steve Nelson

Food for Anxious Thought: Can Certain Food Affect Anxiety, PTSD?

Alternative Medicine, Articles, Body/Mind/Spirit, Holistic Healing, Holistic Living, Integrative Medicine, Marion Ross PhD, Mind Body Spirit, Personal Transformation, Self Growth, Self-Help, The Shift Doctors, Tools, Tracy Latz MD

Meet The Shift Doctors: Marion Ross, Ph.D. holds doctorates in Holistic Healing, Metaphysics, and Transpersonal Psychology as well as certification in Mind Body Medicine. Tracy Latz, M.D., M.S. is an Integrative Psychiatrist, Medical Intuitive and has served on Associate Clinical Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She holds a Masters degree in Immunobiology, doctorates in Metaphysics & Holistic Healing, certifications in Mind-Body Medicine and is currently in private practice in a suburb of Charlotte, NC with over 20 years of clinical experience in shifting lives. We all have our ‘comfort foods’ that we gravitate toward when we are more anxious, tense or fearful. What we may not know is that some of those foods may ultimately make our anxiety worse or put us on a repeating cycle of anxious eating- whereas, other foods can indeed be beneficial. How to know what can help and what might be worsening the situation? Hopefully, this will help clear it up.

11 (+3) Food Tips for Anxiety: 1. Complex carbohydrates (such as whole-grain cereals, breads, pastas and oatmeal) boost our serotonin level in our body in a steady manner. Serotonin levels are often found to be low in people suffering from anxiety and depression. Complex carbohydrates also stabilize blood sugar levels and are a much better choice of food than simple carbohydrates (candy, sweets, sugar) which cause spikes in both blood sugar and serotonin levels that then precipitously drop to induce anxiety again. 2. Vitamin C (found in citrus fruits such as oranges) have been shown to be somewhat helpful in lowering stress hormones in the body and to boost the immune system. One study showed that blood

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Dealing With Divorce Over the Holidays – Do’s & Don’t’s

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Divorce can be associated with feelings of loss, anger, resentment, guilt, shame, anxiety, loneliness and sense of abandonment – for both parents and children. Holidays can enhance those feelings when the usual holiday traditions are split between two households and time with the children is divided between co-parents in two separate homes. Remaining centered in your heart and compassionate mindful presence is the key to thriving over the holidays rather than merely surviving.

The Holidays After Divorce:
5 Things to Do:
1. Be sensitive to the fact that your children are looking forward to the holidays with you and also with your ex.  Do not take it personally that children like to spend time with both parents.  Create new or continue old holiday traditions to make your children feel good about the holidays.
2. Do coordinate big gifts with your ex.  There is nothing like the letdown of both of you getting your child the same big gift.  It is a letdown for both the parent and the child and is completely avoidable by communication between both parents.
3. Do send a card to your ex’s family if you are close to them.  It is natural to still have feelings for them if you were close emotionally to them. However, do not say anything derisive or negative about your ex in the card.
4. Call a truce with your ex in the spirit of the holidays if you do not have mutually respectful relationship or still harbor animosity toward them.  The holidays are a time to transform anger and to have goodwill to all men (and women)… even if that includes your ex.
5. Do take care of your self during the holidays- take time to de-stress in healthy ways (exercise, massage, good nutrition, refrain from over-indulging in food or alcohol).  If the children are not with you over the holidays, then plan to do something that would be fun and nurturing rather than sitting at home and being miserable.

5 Things Not to Do:
1. Do not compete with your ex to out-do in gift-giving…. it only spoils the children and makes everyone feel uncomfortable (including the children).
2. Do not punish the children for having a good time with your ex or sharing stories of the good times they had at your ex’s home.  Don’t you want your children to have good memories of their holidays?  They have a good time with you too and are also sharing that with your ex. Your children need to feel happy and loved in both homes and not be made to feel guilty about it.
3. Do not send a mean card to either your ex or your ex’s family.  If you can’t say something nice (especially during the holidays), then don’t send anything at all.
4. Do not tell your children how lonely you are when they are not with you over the holidays.  It is NOT fair to make your children feel responsible for your feelings, thoughts or behaviors.  We are very powerful in our choices, and we can either choose to be miserable or choose to be happy.  After all, the adults were the ones who chose to get a divorce.  The children just have to deal with the situation.
5. Do not over-extend your self over the holiday with attempts to be super-parent to outdo your ex (by volunteering in the school, with sports team, or community parties).

If you still find it hard to follow any or all of the above recommendations, then you should pick up a copy of our book “SHIFT: 12 Keys to Shift Your Life” to assist you in transforming your obstacles to getting back into your heart. Once you stop self-sabotaging through your anger, resentment, guilt, shame, fear of the unknown, sense of powerlessness & abandonment, you will be able to heal from disappointment or heartbreak and feel more joy in your life. Then you will be a powerful role model for your children as you choose to ‘stand in your Light’ rather than ‘dance in your shadows’.

Wishing you all a compassionate & stress-free holiday season! 🙂

Tracy Latz, M.D. & Marion Ross, Ph.D. (aka “The Shift Doctors”)
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