Lift Every Voice and Sing

The title of this post is the first sentence in the "Negro National Anthem" also known as the "Black National Anthem." I had never heard this song before today. A friend made a presentation at church commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. She ended with this song. A very appropriate song for Dr. King but also for this time of conflict in our world. Here is the link.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

As I think about these words and as I continue to read "The Warmth of Other Suns," I wonder how much longer it will take for true equality to appear on Planet Earth. It seems that with all our education, we still remain uneducated in the path of love. The whites hate the blacks, the Christians hate the Muslims, the rich hate the poor and vice versa. All our enlightened men and women of history have taught love. Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Mother Teresa, Gandhi to name a few taught love and non-violence. Throughout history their teachings have been corrupted by a few who want us to believe they speak for the spiritual tradition. 

Our ignorance and inner fear keep us from accepting the uniqueness of others. As someone who has always been opposed to teaching religion in schools maybe religion should be taught. A complete and thorough understanding of all the religions of the world might just bring us to a better understanding of our world. Teaching the customs and traditions of all nationalities might bring us to a place of acceptance. 

As I step down from my soapbox, I'd like to end this entry with a new song by Tobey Keith. It fits well into what I've discussed. Getting along as one people. Enjoy. 

Drunk Americans 

Namaste,

Mareda

Empowerment! It's the real deal.

Today I received a billing from my insurance agent for my auto insurance. For the last two or three years my premium has been increasing every time it renews for no apparent reason. Granted it increased when my daughter began driving and her car was added to the policy. That is understandable but the rates for my car have also increased. Why? My agent did not give me a satisfactory answer when I questioned this but he has been my agent for a long time. I've always felt I could rely on his obtaining the best rates. I've always let the rate increases slide feeling certain my next rate increase would be less. This has not happened!

Now I'm sure you are wondering what in the world this has to do with mystical, metaphysical ideology. There is a method to my madness.  I'm going to start with definitions.

Complacency - a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better. 

Empowerment, specifically self-empowerment - taking charge of your own life. 

With regard to my auto insurance, I've taken steps to no longer be complacent. I've already contacted my agent and relayed my displeasure and have also contact other agents for quotes. I am empowered to take charge of this situation and change it.

As I think about this, I wonder where complacency plays a role in other aspects of my life. I know it has played a big part with my work situation. I've not been totally happy yet not willing to do anything about it. The financial security that goes along with a full time job lulls one into a sense of security. This changed early in 2014 when I finally figured out what I wanted to do "when I grew up." It further changed when my hours were cut from 40 to 20 a week beginning this January. I could be empowered to build my life coaching business or find another part time job or I could just whine and cry and worry about how in the world I would meet my financial obligations.

I chose empowerment. Putting one foot in front of the other one, I am working to market my business to those who may profit from re-inventing a life less than ideal or invent something totally new. If necessary, I will search for an additional part-time job.

What about those of you who are reading this blog? Are you complacent about your work? your education? your relationships? your finances? your health? It is easy to be complacent. Change can be very fearful even when things are less than ideal in your living experience. What do you want your life to look like? If you had a magic wand, what would happen if you used it?

Empowerment. 

It's the real deal. 

Not happy? Do something about it. Life on Planet Earth is too short to be unhappy about something you just might be able to change. The first step is the most difficult. After that, you might find you are singin' and dancin' down the street with a song in your heart. Even in the rain.  

Namaste,

Mareda

Mareda Eckert, Personal Mastery Life Coach

Changes

As I begin this year of 2015 my life is quite different. No longer working a 40 hour week at my usual job, I find I have more time for me. I'm not always sure what to do with it. As someone who is accustomed to being busy all the time, I find it rather challenging to have time to do what I want rather than what I have to do. An element of guilt comes up occasionally when I am not doing something. Talk about a human doing verses a human being!

So just what am I doing to fill up some of the vacant time slots until my coaching career takes off:

1. Meditate, meditate, meditate
2. Read for enjoyment
3. Educate myself about essential oils
4. Blog more
5. Love on my furry family members

These are things I do for myself. Not for my career. Not for money. Not for anything other than my own Good. It's nice. I am enjoying my new found freedom immensely.

I'd like to share a photo I discovered on Facebook that radiates the peace that I am seeking for my life on a daily basis. The reflections represent the truth that what you think manifests. Your physical world is a reflection of your thoughts. If you aren't happy with your life, consider changing your thinking. What kind of personal world do you want to call your home?

Remember - you are the only person who can change your life. When things appear to be going all wrong, find the good. It is there. Might just be hiding right in front of your eyes.

Namaste,

Mareda

2015 - A New Year

I'm usually not that moved when one year flows into another. It happens every year and has always just been for me another day or for many an excuse to party and get together with friends. This year is different.

As I look back at 2014, I realize it was quite a year for me. I received my Reiki I and Reiki II certification with Cynde Meyer, my Chakra Awakening: Crystal Healer Practitioner Certification Level I with Margaret Ann Lembo, and my Personal Mastery Life Coaching Certification with Cynde Meyer. What a year!

Receiving these certifications was great but the most wonderful part of this is the fact that I actually figured out, after some 60+ years on Planet Earth, what I wanted to do when I grow up. Healing using alternative avenues as those listed above is what it is all about for me. Traditional medicine is unbelievably miraculous but adding Reiki during chemo could make for a much better experience. And healing one's life that appears to be in a constant state of flux with a coach's encouragement could direct a person to a life of happiness and fulfillment.

With the culmination of my coaching classes, I knew that 2015 was the year I would begin a career of my own, Personal Life Coaching. I did wonder how in the world would this be possible when I worked many 10 hour days and was usually exhausted when I reached my home. Well, the Universe took care of that challenge.

The owner of the PT clinic where I work finally realized her dream of becoming a state representative. This win for her was a win for me also as it became very clear that she would not be in the clinic as much and would be cutting her hours of operation. For me this meant cutting my hours from a 40 hour work week to a 20 hour work week. YES!!! Now I'm sure you are wondering how I can see this as good since my salary would also be cut in half. The Universe has my back. It has always had my back. I usually just keep getting in the way of the miracles.

This year of 2015 is going to be a year of miracles and happiness and prosperity for me and everyone around me. No more worrying about how things will manifest. I'm just visualizing the end result and letting my guides and angels guide me. Will fear sometimes creep in? Sure. But it isn't staying for long. I'll look at it, make adjustments, and move on.

My goals for 2015 are success in a new coaching career, unlimited prosperity, more fun and who knows what else.

What do you plan for 2015? Make it wonderful. Leave all the negative stuff behind. It does nothing but weigh you down. What could you do to be of help to others by being good to yourself? I did good things for me in 2014 and plan to continue doing that in 2015; however, my good shall flow over to others also. Wow! I can hardly wait to see what I will have accomplished when 2016 rolls around.

IT'S GOING TO BE GOOD!

Namaste,

Mareda