Autumn Equinox 2012 Sat. Sept. 22 * 8:49AM West Coast * 10.49 AM East Coast

Today is the best day of the year to focus on sharing your gratitude with someone.  A year of explosive change has supported a closer look into stability. The sun and the moon can be a good place to start as they are always around,  give life and value.  Trees serve the planet majestically, never complain, supply shade, comfort, protection and also provide nourishment to every member of the Circle of Life.

This year consider imagining yourself in the center of your favorite tree. Breathe with the tree, breathe your love and gratitude into the tree. As you express your grateful thoughts for the tree, expand your mind to reach out to all trees on the earth, in your yard, in your city, in gardens and parks. Take another deep breath in and become ONE with the tree. Then, ask your self:

• What, for this year 2012, are the fruits of my thoughts? Goals?  Desires?
• How have I changed:  My thoughts?  My emotions?  My spiritual growth?

To know what ‘seeds to plant’ for 2013 at the time of the Winter Solstice, reflect and ask yourself:

• Who Am I now?   Who do I want to be in 2013?
• What do I want to happen in 2013

NOTE: The photo was taken this week at Kanapaha Botanical Garden in Gainesville, Florida. This tree has been reinventing itself  by being a tall tree, an exceptionsl bridge to walk under and nourishment for a variety of plants and teams of wildlife on its branches. My husband Bob & I are very grateful for its presence each time we visit the gardens.

Happy Spring Equinox from the Shambhalla Institute

Vernal Equinox 2012

Visioning for your Spring Equinox Celebration

Tuesday Mar 20, 12:42 AM (PST) or 3:42 PM (EST)

The Vernal Equinox is a spring day when the sun moves north over the equator to make a balance of yin and yang. The sun rises due east and sets due west.  At this time, the great sphinx in Egypt points directly toward the rising sun and in Bali the new year begins.

Reflect on your goals to create your vision for 2012

At the Winter Solstice, goal-related seeds were written down. The Spring Equinox is a time to turn your  vision into a plan of action to bring goals into reality. To define your vision write down 1 – 3 actions you can take to manifest each goal.  

• What is your vision, thoughts and plan of action for your career? 

• What is your vision, thoughts and plan of action for your personal growth? 

• What is your vision, thoughts and plan of action for your spiritual goals?

For those of you that missed the Winter Solstice, write your goals on two separate pieces of paper. One page is burned and one page is tucked away in a special place where you can find it at the end of 2012. You will discover  at the Autumn Equinox which goals have been manifested. Burning your prayers or goals gives them power and helps release any blocks. 

Manifestation Tips

Manifestation happens when the feng shui environment is set for your vision, a plan of action is created and thoughts are chosen for focusing the mind until the goal is achieved. Using your environment as a tool to support your annual goals is important as it stimulates a positive belief system. An attitude of gratitude, inner awareness and discipline of thought are keys to realization. Your focused mind is an active form of manifestation that aligns the vision with your passion and your plan of action.  The art of manifestation includes a gratitude, passion and the ability to hold a vision and sustain a focused mind. While accessing passion for your goals, take time to tap into the incredible power and guidance from your Inner Self.

We are extremely grateful for all our Shambhalla friends and are always available to support your visions. Contact us anytime to let us what you are doing and how we can work together to support your vision. 

Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving!            We give our gratitude and deep appreciation for family, friends, our Ancestors & future generations; to gardeners, caretakers and teachers that help sustain the Earth, Democracy, Art, Peace, Joy, Harmony and Love.

To Mother Earth we give thanks and deep appreciation for giving all that is needed for life;

To the Spirit of Water and all life in water;

To the Plant Kingdom who sustains many life forms;

To all the Edibles and Medicine Herbs who sustain life with health and pleasure;

To the Animal Life who teach us about ourselves;

The Tree Kingdom our support in breath, strength and peace;

The Bird and other Air People who give songs, colors and beauty;

The Nine Sacred Directions who speak to us through the wind;

To the Thunder Beings who renew life by bringing all varieties of chi;

To Grandfather Sun who is life;

To Grandmother Moon who sustains beauty, reflection & love in relationships;

To the Great Unseen Ones who sustain the Circle of Life;

To the Great Mystery, Divine Creator we are grateful;

We are One – One is All.