We are wrapping things up here in Japan. It’s been a truly life-changing experience for Datta and I.
We knew we’d love exploring a new country, and teaching Art of Feminine Presence and Authentic Speaking, but we weren’t prepared for what we learned from our Japanese “sisters” who attended the training.
These women were so tender, so angelic, so open, so committed, and so willing to do what it takes to change their lives, that it was almost beyond belief. I had always heard about the Japanese work ethic but was surprised and inspired to witness how that affected their approach to their “spiritual work.”
Many of them are going through tough times but we did not hear once any “victim talk.”
We would teach them an energetic practice and then during the tea break we’d catch most of them practicing with each other.
I’m going to pick on us “spiritually-centered” Westerners for a moment. Many of us are “stuck in drama,” and “over-processing,” and less committed to hourly and daily practice and hard work.
We need to be careful that we don’t get stuck in the “Spiritual Deep End,” thinking we are doing good spiritual work, but are not radically making our lives, relationships, and careers more functional and more fulfilling.
This week’s Awaken TV episode comes with an important warning. If you feel like things aren’t changing fast enough for you, this is one to watch.
Thanks to everyone who has been following us on Facebook and leaving supportive comments about our events. We have felt the love for sure!
Much love,
I have been on the denial boat of being off in the spiritual deep end until Rachael Jayne mentioned “my thing” Doing my morning ritual until 11:30. I never considered that to be a defensive mechanism. I always thought that it was a good habit. Thanks for the wake up call!
Jen Brennan
When it come to procastination, endless ‘rituals’ before starting taking action etc, can the following be the case: we simply do not like what we have to do! I find myself in this situation very often and I ask myself why I procastinate so much. The answer I give to myself is that I hate to make sell calls, asking for a business appointment and selling in general.
Any suggestions?
Raffaella
Yes, fear is a big de-motivator. But ultimately “the only way out is through.” There’s a lovely story that Esther Hicks tells of when she had to sit in the bus on a lovely sunny day, editing audio while Jerry went for a walk. So she decided to do positive aspects on what she had to do – such as how lucky she was to be able to travel the country in luxury, how much she enjoyed listening to the workshops again as she edited them … etc etc. She turned what she didn’t want to do into something that she really enjoyed, simply by changing the story she was telling herself about it.
So what can you find to appreciate about making sales calls? What value are you bringing to the people you speak to? Challenge yourself to see how much fun you can have while making the calls, how long you can get each person to stay on the line with you or how quickly you can get 10 “Nos” 🙂
That is EXACTLY what I do too! I had a suspicion that it might be a way to delay actually getting to work – thanks Rachael Jayne for removing all doubt on that score! 🙂 The ways we find to deceive ourselves are almost unlimited ….
They are almost unlimited, Isobel. Good call on that. The best thing we can do is to watch for when it happens. Awareness is one of the best tools we have.
Good catch Jen! That’s the thing about defenses. Many times we don’t see them for what they are unless we look beneath the surface.
Somehow I feel I do it either way; or I do or I think. It is hard to stay conected when in one mode… I feel this is also the center of the relationship I have with my partner: he’s a doer, I’m a thinker and we both feel like the other person is ‘doing’ that too much… How to move forward?
Hi Nelia.
Here’s a suggestion to try if you like. Every week, (or every day if you feel like it) schedule a time to sit down and look at what you’ve learned from your partner that week, and write that down. I recommend you both do it (though if only one of you do it, it’s still be valuable). You may want to do it together, separately at the same time, or separately at different times. Then share with each other what you learned.
It is a magical process that works very well.
The main thing is to make it part of your routine, and not put it off. It can be quick, but it needs to be regular to be MOST effective.
Hope that’s helpful!
Thank you so much Datta for turning around my way of perceiving!! I will try it and suggest this to my partner. I believe it will be helpful.
This was a hard thing to face … and I now realize I have been floating around in the Spiritual Deep End – over processing EVERY emotion I have. In fact your video and a number of things I am reading now have brought this point up. Guess it’s time to wake up. Time to stop processing and to GET GOING!! Thanx so much!
Nice, Dawn. Good realization!
Very good comments
This video is definitely what I have experienced since starting to dedicate my life to my highest calling. What, in fact, worked for me was to just “get out there” but doing work in the world (stopping being isolated and depressed) that also met my needs for my growth in my business and where I was empowered to develop these skills. For example, I now work with preschool children where I regularly perform by sharing stories, play my harp and access my creative potential alongside their youthful spirits.
I still have more water to cover to reach the “centre of the pool” but I know this helped a lot.
Oh Yes Rachael Jayne, that spiritual deep end sounds very familiar to me, Thank you so much for reminding me and shaking me up so I start working from my joy instead of asking myself why I feel so lonely all the time. If I am in my joy I will not feel lonely that is something I know for sure. I love your Awaken TV and so appreciate the work you and Datta are bringing to me and all the other people in the world. I will keep you posted! Love, Anne
wow! this is a wake up call. Over-processing myself is my defense mechanism. I am a perfectionist, so I always tell myself I don’t have it all together, I need to be better. And while that can also be good, it also stops me from selling because I tell myself I am not good enough.
Today I have decided to change the name for my sales calls into relationship calls. It seems to take some of the pressure off, and at the end of the day it is all about building relationships.
Thanks for this tip
Love
Maria RF