A Clean Slate and the Irrelevance of Fear

At last, a clean slate, even if it doesn’t feel like it. This year, we will no longer be able to hold ourselves back from creating, from being who we are. A critical mass of consciousness has been reached, to be demonstrated—in spite of any lingering fears—through expression as individuals, in relationships, and through organizational networks.

Make Space for Life

Many have great expectations about the year 2012. But expectations are no longer relevant in the new energy that is emerging.

As we continue to awaken, we are no longer able to use the jagged edges of the cocoon to define ourselves. At first we may experience this necessary transformation as loss… emptiness… a potential for chaos and fear. But as we surrender to the truth of who we are, we realize that the perception of emptiness is actually the reflection of infinite creative potential.

There will be more room than ever to grow, to fully realize our true being in human form. We are starting over again. And again. Each time we expand there is a newness in that expansion, a new exposure of ever-emerging spirit to human experience. It may first be experienced as a new vulnerability, but fear will no longer have the power it used to have over us. It is rapidly falling to the wayside as the innate foundation of truth becomes more and more obvious to the conscious mind.

Allow the Rapid Pace to Break Down the False Self

The human mind will no longer be able to keep up with the pace of expanding consciousness on earth. This will lead to either overwhelm and breakdown, or release and liberation. Each person will have the opportunity to make the choice for themselves. The realization that we are making a choice is more important than the choice itself, and yet the realization of liberation will soon follow the moment we embrace our accountability.

Those who are sensitive also have another choice to make, as the speed of empathic data continues to accelerate. To allow it to overwhelm you and pull you into the drama of habitual vulnerabilities, or to tap into the true self and allow all else to fall away— this choice offers the opportunity to let go of all that is not you, and allow the real you to emerge.

Ride the Emotional Wave into the Heart

As the waves of emotion occur, see them for what they are. Each wave has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It is an artifact of human experience that ebbs and flows. If there is a nugget of useful information in an emotional wave, receive it. Then let the wave be on its way, instead of trying so hard to keep it going and seeking comfort in attachment and justification. Allow the wave to move through you with neither denial nor helplessness, and it will take you right into the heart, deeper and deeper each time. This is the true gift of the emotional wave.

On a more macro level, we will find more parallels between weather patterns and planetary events and our own human experiences in thought and emotion. Mother nature will continue to stand tall and strong, unwavering in her own newfound power. Our alignment with that stance will be our key to the golden age—the key to unlocking secrets… to understanding our history, our heritage… to discovering new technologies, new ways to thrive… to bringing to life new connection points around the earth and beyond.

Unity 101

“What is my purpose?” will no longer be the question that drives many of us, but rather, “How can I best contribute right now?” And the ever-present flow of creation that is found in the present moment is also where unity is born into awareness.

As we reconfigure our connections with each other, we may feel a myriad of endings and beginnings, seemingly all at once. Things are happening so fast that we can barely process the emotions anymore, at least not in the old way. The more sensitive you are, the more overwhelming this stage may be, but allow this overwhelm to erode attachments, and refuse to attend to them anymore. As the waves of chaos part to either side of your emerging consciousness, the truth will reveal the heart of your being, wherein lies the presence of true unity.

We are becoming more and more connected with each other and at the same time realizing more and more who we are in terms of unique expression. These may feel like two different things at times, which may lead to fear or questioning of ourselves or others. In reality, being more of who we are and realizing unity are the same thing. With this realization, our heart opens even more deeply, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the knowingness of love… the expression of our true being.

The Conscious Corporation

The realization of unity on a broader scale is already taking the form of an emerging consciousness in corporate and other organizational structures. In order for this new level of consciousness to achieve critical mass, old structures must continue to depart, and the new forms must provide practical contributions while embodying balance and sustainability.

Organizational structures that have been built within the old framework will no longer work. They will have to be recast or will crumble. In rebellion against the old value system, the new entrepreneurs are already joining sideways through open, agile networks and dynamic collaborations.

Many of these conscious corporate warriors are rejecting outright the old world structures, but it is important for them to still bring their beautiful ideas and collaborative energies into practical form. Otherwise they do not ground, do not last, do not have lasting impact— and they too eventually fall apart.

Many of these new ventures may at first seem chaotic and disorganized… and yet a strong underlying pulse continues to drive the direction of these creations. This pulse comes directly from the energy of the networks and collaborations that demonstrate love and connection rather than fear and separation—and the ventures that set the tone for the new civilization will demonstrate the ability to express these ideas through productive forms that benefit humanity in a sustainable way.

To optimize this benevolent impact, the new model will allow each connection, one at a time, to specify its need for support, and build a solution for its needs one module at a time in an open framework of dynamic selection. This will make it very difficult for companies to stay separated, as in different cell phone companies with their own networks. These grassroots connections will be compelling the collaboration of more formal networks and higher-level partnerships. Companies will attempt to control these partnerships, but re-creation of the old model will only result in failure once again. Progress and success in the new energy will instead be determined by the ability of these connections to be cultivated… to be made harmonious… to be in the vibration of unity and collaborative productivity in support of ever-evolving life and expanding consciousness.

Posted by Kristin on Jan 1, 2012

There is no past and no future. There is only the now. For those times when we are viewing the world through the lens of human experience, though, it can be helpful to be aware of trends and patterns that surround us so that we can better manage change in our daily lives.

The following are some observations about what energetic trends and patterns may be emerging during the course of 2011. As always, only use this guidance if it is helpful in expanding your consciousness of Truth and Love. While others can sometimes help you to discover and navigate through truth versus illusion, your deepest inner knowingness is always the best source.

Whirlwinds of Illusion and the Victory of Vulnerability

2011 will offer us an unprecedented opportunity to see through the whirlwinds of illusion to truth, and to demonstrate the power of love through vulnerability.

• We will find a new layer of peace that underlies our daily life. However, we may not be aware of it at first because of the accelerated rate of problems and solutions that seem to be swirling around us.
• We will find it more and more difficult to know who to trust for information, and at the same time we will begin to trust ourselves more to know our own truth.
• Relationships will be more intense, cycle faster, and may appear in more unconventional forms than before.
• We will become more comfortable with our vulnerability as we discover it to be a portal for universal love.

Each human experience that we have along the way can lead us to a deeper knowingness of Truth and Love, for this is who we really are.

For the full article, visit Kristin’s 2011 Predictions at Seeing Beyond Radio.

Posted by Kristin on Jan 7, 2011

Walking in Two Worlds

At the airport the other day, I was at the gate waiting to board a flight. I kept changing seats in the waiting room because the people just felt so close and I needed some space, so I decided to walk across the hall and stand for the next hour. I was going to be sitting down for more than six hours on the plane, so standing would be a good contrast.

Leaning my back against the wall, I looked down and realized that I was at the juncture of two sections of the airport wing. There was a long metal strip adjoining two sides of carpet, and the pattern looked just like a road. I followed the strip with my eyes all the way across to the the far wall. I looked up both sides of the wall and at the ceiling above, and sure enough, it looked exactly like a partition all the way around. I decided to take advantage of this interesting observation and gave my imagination free rein.

I placed one foot to the left of the line, and the other to the right, and basked in the interdimensional placement that I was consciously making. I’ve been feeling for quite awhile now that I’ve been walking in two worlds anyway – the material world and the spiritual world – so to express this feeling in physical form would only bring this dynamic into a more heightened level of consciousness.

Walking in two worlds is also something that happens during times of transition, as we’re letting go of the old and learning to accept the new. But I’ve been noticing this effect on an increasingly massive scale – not just with my inner circle, my clients, and my acquaintances, but also in the worlds of people doing similar work. Energies are transforming more and more often, and at greater levels of magnitude. We are being forced to learn how to deal with change not only within ourselves but on behalf of the collective.

As I stood in this position, I immersed myself in the feeling of holding my energy in two dimensions simultaneously. Usually I feel this as more of a toggling effect, going back and forth between two realities. But in the safe, playful space I had created at the airport, I allowed myself to rest in both at once. At the same time, I watched people as they crossed over this inter-dimensional line, and was shocked that they didn’t seem to notice the difference. But then a kid, a little boy probably around five years old, ran straight towards the dividing line. As soon as he crossed the line he slowed down as if he had suddenly stepped into molasses. It was mind-blowing to observe this, as I continued to dwell in my half-awake, half-day-dreaming state.

When it was finally time to board my flight, I felt gratitude for the expansion of my mental horizon. I had just grounded my consciousness of dual dimensions, and my consciousness of change, into a tangible representation of two parallel worlds. As a result, I felt more power over my own life and more accountability for my thoughts, words, and actions.

Perhaps I was bored and had just let my imagination run wild. After all, it was just carpeting at the airport, right? Or was it more than that? My answer is that it’s always up to us how we see our world. We can use absolutely anything as a tool for expanding consciousness. And in my case, yes, even airport carpeting.

Posted by Kristin on Sep 18, 2010

Putting Ideas into Form

The following is an audio archive of the teleconference, “Conscious Entrepreneurs Create the New World” held on Thursday, July 22, 2010:

Listen to Conscious Entrepreneur Telecon

During this call, we helped each other to reignite our entrepreneurial vision, rediscover our passion, and inspire our ability to change the world. Business can be a powerful engine for making that happen if it is aligned to higher consciousness.

However, one of the biggest challenges discovered during this teleconference was that our Conscious Entrepreneurs were having trouble getting started – specifically, they wanted to know how to put their ideas into form. This article was written to address this need (pdf format):

Download “Putting Ideas into Form” Article

Posted by Kristin on Aug 20, 2010

Person on Paper

When someone asks us who we are, we often rattle off a list of labels and checkboxes, but this is who we are not. Attachment to the false self causes fragmentation and separation, causing us to forget who we really are, expression of divine consciousness.

The two videos below are extracts from a lecture at East West Bookstore in Mountain View, CA on July 3, 2010. At this workshop, I offered the following handout to help people apply the learnings (in pdf format).

Download the “Paper to Spirit” Tool

From “Person on Paper” to “Spirit on Earth”: Part I

From “Person on Paper” to “Spirit on Earth”: Part II

Kristin’s YouTube channel

Posted by Kristin on Aug 21, 2010

Got Boundaries?

Learning how to manage boundaries has always been a challenge for me personally, as well as for many of my clients. Here are some handouts for a workshop where I teach how to manage sensitivity and empathic abilities. It contains useful nuggets to assist with energetic shifts so that being empathic becomes more of a gift than a challenge.

For instance, often with the gift of compassion also comes a need to learn how to manage boundaries, including how to know when to heal someone and when to let them be. I hope you’ll find this a useful start!

Managing Sensitivity & Empathic Abilities: Handouts (pdf download)

Posted by Kristin on July 10, 2010

“Who Comes First: My Boss or My Employees?”

The Middle Manager Dilemma

By definition, middle managers are in the middle of satisfying their boss and satisfying their direct reports. Under ideal conditions, being in the middle can be very rewarding. You feel like your are accomplishing great things with these interconnected teams of people, more than you could ever accomplish on your own.

However, more often than not, middle managers get the short end of the stick. They’ve got the responsibility of managing a team, but what do they get in return? More stress? Probably. More time at work? Definitely. Enough authority to make the decisions they need to make? Probably not.

As a result, they often end up giving more than receiving, which throws the whole equation out of balance. Over time, this dynamic can lead to frustration and resentment, feeling unsafe and in need of protection, and in some cases even a decline in health and well-being. Fear always brings out the worst in people, and in some cases this fear may overflow to affect others, creating an unhealthy environment for even more people.

Let’s say you are a middle manager and your boss wants you to do something that is not in the best interest of your team. What do you do? Do you sacrifice the well-being of your employees and do what the boss wants? Or do you confront the boss and risk repercussions to your own well-being or even your career?

Factors that will make it easier to confront your boss

• My boss and I communicate effectively
• My boss usually does the right thing when faced with the facts
• I feel comfortable confronting my boss if needed
• I work in a safe environment where we are encouraged to speak openly

Factors that will make it harder to confront your boss

• I tend to avoid confrontation
• My boss is in a vulnerable situation right now
• My boss is quick to take credit for successes and place blame for failures
• My boss cares more about looking good to management than about the welfare of me and my peers

How to minimize damage when you choose your boss over your team

• Take responsibility for your decision to support your own boss, even if you don’t agree with it
• Communicate the facts with your team, honestly and respectfully
• Present your team with the bigger picture and the longer-term view, as objectively as possible
• Ask your team for suggestions in how to resolve the current situation or to prevent it from occurring again in the future
• Do whatever you can to buffer the impact on your employees, on both personal and professional levels

As a middle manager, each day will offer new opportunities for you to model integrity, compassion, and accountability to the people around you. There are always ways to demonstrate these values, even if your own management is not operating that way.

Posted by Kristin on January 17, 2010

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Posted by Kristin on August 7, 2009

The Healing Sphere

Imagine that you are holding a large glowing sphere of light in your hands. It is a brilliant gold-white light, illuminated from within by divine love. This is your Healing Sphere.

The Healing Sphere can be used in many different ways to heal, transform, and expand your life. Use your imagination and share your ideas below! Here is one technique to get you started…

Clear Your Energy

1. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands on your thighs, palms up.
2. Imagine The Healing Sphere resting in your hands. It is a large glowing sphere of light, that extends all the way from your lap to your chin. It is a perfect sphere, and it radiates a brilliant gold-white light in all directions.
3. Project an image of yourself into the sphere. You can mentally visualize an image of yourself inside the sphere, or simply tell yourself, “I am in the sphere now.” Your intention is all that’s needed.
4. Ask the light of divine consciousness to keep filling up the sphere until it is overflowing with light. This light pushes out any energies that are no longer serving you, and fills up the spaces with light.
5. Imagine the energies inside the sphere swirling around, getting brighter and brighter, continuing to expand… until all you perceive is brilliant, divine light. Take several deep breaths during this process to keep the energy moving.
6. When you feel that the process is complete, allow yourself to fully experience the healing by bringing the image of yourself back into your physical body.
7. Take several more deep breaths and allow yourself to feel the peace and the clarity of the healing energy wash over you.
8. Express gratitude for the healing. It is done.

Posted by Kristin on August 27, 2009