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By
Karen Johnson The
power to recreate our future comes from the inside out. The
first key lies within our thoughts: they dictate who we become and what
we draw to ourselves. Negative thoughts and emotions act as a constant
drain on our system. Such thoughts foster a negative self-image causing
pain, anger, even depression. Fortunately, there are a few steps that
can be taken to easily reverse this process. Each
of us has an image of who we are and what’s expected of us, added with
our own expectations. We weave this image starting the day that we are
born. It is based on our own feelings, plus contributions from family,
peers, and others: all woven into the pattern. Damage to our self-esteem
does not occur in an instant. It builds strand-by-strand and can last a
lifetime if not dealt with. No matter how much we want to forget, or
have repressed, these memories live on. Our past drives the decisions we
make and how we live in the here and now. The
second key lies in the awareness that we accept others’ opinions as
truth. Whether or not you’re aware of this, at some level you have
decided others are right and you’re not. Take a moment and ask
yourself “Why should their opinions be yours?” MY
JOURNEY In
1987 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which is considered a
progressive condition. I spent the first couple of years struggling with
the symptoms, medications and depression. It was not until being
diagnosed with clinical depression that I actively sought help in
developing some coping strategies. Talk therapy helped me learn to
handle MS, and as the process unfolded, I was stunned to discover that
what I really needed to deal with was my own history — as Carolyn Myss
writes, “our biography becomes our biology.” I
began the work of finding out who I was. My therapist connected me with
a specialized kinesiologist. I had no clue as to what that meant, all I
knew was that it was suppose to help. Kinesiology, a form of muscle
testing, has the ability to tap into the unconscious thoughts and
patterns that drive our behavior. It opened me up in ways that would
have taken years to reach through conventional therapy. Prior
to therapy I would have claimed that I had a normal, happy upbringing.
However, as the process of healing unfolded, I realized I had
unknowingly been living with posttraumatic stress disorder. I believe
now that all the repressed emotions, stress, and grief I had held onto
finally manifested as MS. As
I dealt with these unresolved issues, my condition improved. In 1995 the
day came when my neurologist said my MS was benign and I no longer
needed to see him. That was the day when I learnt the true meaning of
“empowerment!” THE
PROCESS It
is widely accepted that trauma and memories of trauma move from the
conscious to the unconscious mind, and this can, in turn, influence our
patterns of behavior, our attitudes, how we relate to each other and,
generally, how we are in the world. I
believe in addition to the emotional effects, this trauma can also
transfer and manifest itself in the body through disease. Healing takes
place by identifying the issues, bringing the initial trauma back to
consciousness and finally releasing it. From this point, further healing
can and does take place on the physical, emotional, and the spiritual
levels. As
a practitioner it has been my experience the spiritual component of
healing is a key element in the process. Today, I look upon MS as a
spiritual gift, an awakening of sorts. In an instant, it changed who I
was and how I experienced the world. When we are out of alignment on the
spiritual level we cannot live life to its full potential. THE
TOOLS Many
of the problems facing us today we’ve encountered before, but have not
been able to resolve. These situations keep coming into our lives with
only the names and faces changing. Somehow, we keep reliving these
‘similar’ scenarios, experiencing the same feelings; and naturally
the results remain the same. We need to break this cycle. We start by
accessing the hidden beliefs that drive our learned behavior, and then
deconstructing them. As a result, we realize we have choices and can
focus our life in any direction that we choose. Specialized
Kinesiology and Energy Medicine are available for anyone who wants to
experience an internal shift in their belief system, to overcome any
emotional issues or illness. They enable you to access hidden beliefs,
and are a gentle, honoring approach to healing. These
healing methods empower people as they discover new tools and ways to
use them to balance their own energies. Together we try different
avenues to realign body, mind and spirit. This
approach allows you to tap into your own inner wisdom. It works by
balancing various energies in the body. I simply provide an array of
stimuli to which each individual responds uniquely. The process helps us
recognize what our keys are (inner wisdom) and enables us to change our
belief system, relearning to trust ourselves and reclaim our power. LIBERATE
YOUR PAST Long-held
emotions and beliefs drive our present existence. Confronting and
releasing them liberates us, leaving us free to move forward, recreating
a new and limitless future. Denied emotions create self-limitations. The
restrictions we place upon ourselves can be made up of our denied
emotions, self-judgments, and our lack of self-acceptance. Abandon
denial, defuse the negative emotion…magically negative experiences
dissipates. This journey of healing can be a powerful doorway to
transforming your life and yet is achieved in a gentle and effortless
manner. Reopen your heart and soar! Karen Johnson, founder of Awakening Heart … Soul, is a well known Spiritual Teacher, Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression Therapist, Specialized Kinesiologist and Metaphysical Healer. Visit www.awakeningheartandsoul.com email karen@awakeningheartandsoul.com or telephone: 416-466-6225
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