When I awakened to the spiritual path over 12 years ago, I came like most of us, groveling and in serious emotional pain. Initially, I believed, like most of us, that some big God from the sky was going to zap all my enemies, dump down a pile of cash, find me the most handsome lover and of course, prevent any and all problems from entering my life! Man oh man was I wrong. It's all ,most laughable when I think about my earlier concepts of spirituality and spiritual growth.
I am no means a guru or one to know all things about walking the spiritual path, but you can trust and believe when I say that I have gone through the fire when it comes to walking my OWN path to so called enlightenedment, and the evolution that has occurred within me and around me has been nothing short of miraculous!
One thing that I have observed in my evolution is that my walk has brought me closer to the stillness and fullness of love in every area of my life. Not the romantic notion that we have been mesmerized into believing is the real thing. I am talking about love and respect of all things and beings. I am coming into this stillness in love that allows others to be exactly where they are in their life, yet am somehow able to be who I am without this overwhelming fixation to change or even judge them..It's okay! Love has helped me to see things as perfect, including myself. Now I am not a punk, ask anyone who knows me intimately, if you violate me or mine, you will be handled.(smiles) But even the angry part of me has come into unison with the more peaceful side of me in recognizing that nothing and no one can change the core of who I am, so why bother getting all tizzied up over fleeting moments of anger?!
I think the path, or at least my spiritual path is to come to live in the stillness of love/ Not to push or pull against anyone or anything, just create the things in my life that resonants with me the most, and just let other have the right to do the same for their lives. Never to worry about anyone that may rob or hurt me, because as long as I vibrate from the frequency of love, neverwould I and the offender shall meet-we will be on unequal frequencies!
I absolutely dislike New Years resolutions because they often entail in ones vibrations the things that they do not want, therefore creating more of what they do not want for the coming year, but this year, my resolution will be a continuation of what already resides in my vibration, and that is to go deeeper in the stillness and fullness of love. From that point, all things, material and spiritual will manifest for me and mine.
Oh, joy to you all! I wish that you feel what I feel..that's my wish to you all!
Keesha .
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
In Search for Freedom!
My grandfather, I called him Pop, was a jailbird artist. While he was in jail for the umpteenth time, he made this picture made from some type of foil material. Anyway, the picture was actually an encased poem about life. I can not remember the exact words of the poem, but I do remember the meaning. The poem was called, 'The Game of Life.'
Pop was a certified acoholic, a sick man. But he had a brilliantly keen perspective on life. He was a deeply philosophical man whose wisdom that took me years to evolve into. Pop, even in his drunken state would do his best to grace my younger brother and I with a wisdome he believed would save us from th pitfalls of life. His poem, The Game of Life' spoke about how all of us, the drunk, the stupid, the whore, the pimp, the rich, the old and young; are playing a game in life. It went on to show how we think we are free because some of us manage to dominate the seemingly weaker, but in essence, we are all slaves to this game.
Over 20 years after Pop's death, the movie The Matrix came out and I had an instant affection for it because it too spoke of the 'systems' or games that we all play. In the movie, as we all know, the hero and his followers eventually break free from the systems of control and manage to accomplish some truly amazing feats. I believe, just like the movie, and the phiolosophical obeservations of my Pop, that we are all indeed living wintin a system, a set of physical, and or psycholocial beliefs that dictates the way we live in this world. And I also believe that most of us are here to learn to break free from these controls. There may be many diffrent paths to freedom, but we all have that yearning to break free. But my questions has also been, do we really ever break free?
My answer today to that question is NO! Sounds pessimestic for one who claims to walk the spiritual path right? Perhaps, but I can only speak from my experiences. Let me share what I have come up with thus far on the whole topic of freedom.....
Everyone who knows me, knows that I was a battered child who was literally born in the system (protective child custody, welfare, foster care,etc.) And although I managed to deny a ton of barriers, and bend rules, I still remiain in the system. And I do not mean the poverty system of welfare, public housing, food stamps and all the other government substudies. I actually had the opportunity to live amoungst the working middle class. Had the 2 cars, house, 401k and the kids. But I am here to tell you, its all still a set of systems, that bascially lulles you with illusion that you are in control of your life, but its truly no better than being on welfare!
Even my so called 'enlightenment', can be suspect to a systematic set of controls if I am not thoughtful. Yes! Family, work, you name it, control, control, control!
So, I was thinking this morning, how does one achieve true freedom? How can one bust the man made set of controls?
Again, when I was living the American dream, and walking what I believed was the spiritual path, I thought I was free, that is until my health began to flounder, and I truly realized just how vulnerable one can be. Instead of enjoying the middle class controls, I was thrusted straight into the healthcare system of contols and all that pertains to living a dependent life. For awhile, I could not wrap my head around this paradoxal life. On the one hand I knew I had the power to overcome obstacles, I have beaten the odds over and over again; yet one the otherhand, the strength of my body kept me trapped. It was almost maddening to reconcile. What happened to my faith and strong spiritual presence?
I have been experiencing some truly deep learning curves on this topic lately. One of the most important one is that life is really vast and no one really has the answers designed specifically for you. And although I have been questioning my spiritual fortitude, I have come to repect it even more, because being awake, even at this level of spiritual awareness has given me the power of awareness. Meaning, I am aware of my limitations, I am aware of my ignorance to some extent. And although these things appear to be weak, they do hold power and its own freedom. Although, by myself alone, I cannot figure out how to experience the ultimate freedom, I do know that continuing to learn and walk the spiritual path helps me to gage and navigate where I am, what role i am playing under what set of systems of control. I do know that above all man made laws, there are Universal laws that governs all things, and perhaps like the hero, Neo in the movie The Matrix, we are all here as individuals to learn how to use these Universal Laws to help our ownselves to experience true freedom. It may take many lifetimes, many lessons, but maybe, just maybe, this is what we are here for!
Many Blessings,
Keesha
Pop was a certified acoholic, a sick man. But he had a brilliantly keen perspective on life. He was a deeply philosophical man whose wisdom that took me years to evolve into. Pop, even in his drunken state would do his best to grace my younger brother and I with a wisdome he believed would save us from th pitfalls of life. His poem, The Game of Life' spoke about how all of us, the drunk, the stupid, the whore, the pimp, the rich, the old and young; are playing a game in life. It went on to show how we think we are free because some of us manage to dominate the seemingly weaker, but in essence, we are all slaves to this game.
Over 20 years after Pop's death, the movie The Matrix came out and I had an instant affection for it because it too spoke of the 'systems' or games that we all play. In the movie, as we all know, the hero and his followers eventually break free from the systems of control and manage to accomplish some truly amazing feats. I believe, just like the movie, and the phiolosophical obeservations of my Pop, that we are all indeed living wintin a system, a set of physical, and or psycholocial beliefs that dictates the way we live in this world. And I also believe that most of us are here to learn to break free from these controls. There may be many diffrent paths to freedom, but we all have that yearning to break free. But my questions has also been, do we really ever break free?
My answer today to that question is NO! Sounds pessimestic for one who claims to walk the spiritual path right? Perhaps, but I can only speak from my experiences. Let me share what I have come up with thus far on the whole topic of freedom.....
Everyone who knows me, knows that I was a battered child who was literally born in the system (protective child custody, welfare, foster care,etc.) And although I managed to deny a ton of barriers, and bend rules, I still remiain in the system. And I do not mean the poverty system of welfare, public housing, food stamps and all the other government substudies. I actually had the opportunity to live amoungst the working middle class. Had the 2 cars, house, 401k and the kids. But I am here to tell you, its all still a set of systems, that bascially lulles you with illusion that you are in control of your life, but its truly no better than being on welfare!
Even my so called 'enlightenment', can be suspect to a systematic set of controls if I am not thoughtful. Yes! Family, work, you name it, control, control, control!
So, I was thinking this morning, how does one achieve true freedom? How can one bust the man made set of controls?
Again, when I was living the American dream, and walking what I believed was the spiritual path, I thought I was free, that is until my health began to flounder, and I truly realized just how vulnerable one can be. Instead of enjoying the middle class controls, I was thrusted straight into the healthcare system of contols and all that pertains to living a dependent life. For awhile, I could not wrap my head around this paradoxal life. On the one hand I knew I had the power to overcome obstacles, I have beaten the odds over and over again; yet one the otherhand, the strength of my body kept me trapped. It was almost maddening to reconcile. What happened to my faith and strong spiritual presence?
I have been experiencing some truly deep learning curves on this topic lately. One of the most important one is that life is really vast and no one really has the answers designed specifically for you. And although I have been questioning my spiritual fortitude, I have come to repect it even more, because being awake, even at this level of spiritual awareness has given me the power of awareness. Meaning, I am aware of my limitations, I am aware of my ignorance to some extent. And although these things appear to be weak, they do hold power and its own freedom. Although, by myself alone, I cannot figure out how to experience the ultimate freedom, I do know that continuing to learn and walk the spiritual path helps me to gage and navigate where I am, what role i am playing under what set of systems of control. I do know that above all man made laws, there are Universal laws that governs all things, and perhaps like the hero, Neo in the movie The Matrix, we are all here as individuals to learn how to use these Universal Laws to help our ownselves to experience true freedom. It may take many lifetimes, many lessons, but maybe, just maybe, this is what we are here for!
Many Blessings,
Keesha
Monday, September 14, 2009
Energetic Gifts Series: Nurturance
The longer I live, observe and experiment with life, I am totally convinced that we are here as human beings to balance the powerful and magnificent energies of the Most High. My hero, Jesus the Christ called them 'fruits of the Spirit'.
I believe that we either enter our life possessing some or all of these energetic gifts or come here to learn them. I also believe, we will ALL eventually learn to harness and use these energy to create more responsibility. Some have a very long way to go in learning, but if you are reading this column, nine times out of ten, you are not a virgin to these concepts an you are aware of the power that is within you.
I am an old soul, and believe with every fiber of my being that this is my last incarnation as a physical being, so I came to life with all of the gifts of the Spirit already activated. Therefore, my soul assignment has been coming into balance with these dynamic energies and to stream line them in a way to create haven on earth for me and for those that are in my life.
For some damn reason, the gift that has been the hardest to master has been the gift of nurturance. Yes, to nurturer is an energetic gift that is very important. Why is the ability to nurture so important and difficult to master?
Let's look at what it means to nurturer. Nurturer is the act or process of raising or promoting the development of; training, educating, fostering, etc. according to Webster dictionary definition. Nurturance is a feminine energy that seeks to create and sustain life. Although this energy is feminine in its origin, it is not a female quality, men most definitely have the ability to hurturer as well.
I think that is obvious to all of us as to why nurturance is important, but not everyone is aware of what it takes to be a master nurturer.
As with all energetic gifts, they come with both a masculine and feminine aspect to them. The masculine or yang includes such attributes as outward, hard, firm, logical, strong, rational, rough, loud. The feminine or yin includes such attributes as receptive, intuitive, inward, sensitive, delicate, emotional, nurturing. If one person over identifies with either energy they create severe imbalances in their ability to create.
When one approaches the energy of nurturance from a purely feminine aspect, the results are disastrous. Since the feminine energy is expansive, creative and without any real form due to its operations as a receiver, without its masculine energy counterpart to add form and structure , nurturing becomes smoothing, manipulative and enmeshment. The very object of nurturance becomes sick and dysfunctional. You will find yourself seeking out "projects" or in my case people who are "broken" to take care of or to fix. But because I was not aware of how to balance that energy and use it as a stabilizing force to promote growth and sustainability, I'd spin out of control and my creations would reach a certain point and then fizzle out, bringing me to my knees in grief and frustration.
Once I was able to understand that this energy must be balanced with the masculine aspects of firmness, rationality, logic and sometimes a bit of 'toughness', then and only then was I able to have sharp laser like focus in my ability to nurturer from the spirit.
One of the greatest challenges to women is to truly understand that we are in truth both feminine and masculine in our energetic make up and that our female physical body is an earth suit, another vehicle of Divine expression, not the end all to be all! Of course, society promotes each gender to overidentify with one or the other energetic aspects, in my estimation, to keep us asleep spiritually, therefore as women awaken to their spiritual power we must keep in the forefront of our consciousness both the yin and yang in us.
Men have challenges as well with balancing this energy. Let's face it, there aren't many public exemplifies of a man that is energetically balanced! But, with this shift of consciousness that is currently taking place in all corners of the planet, we will begin to see more men standing up and being real men, Men who can e seamlessly go from rocking the rims of a basketball hoop to rocking his infant child.
If you are struggling with symptoms of 'the need to please', 'superwoman or super man' or better yet, 'the fix it girl or guy'. Please believe that the root cause of this out of control energy is the application of some masculinity. It's time to grow some energetic balls so that you use this wonderful gift with effectiveness and power!
For spiritual guidance from a chick that knows her stuff, click here!
I believe that we either enter our life possessing some or all of these energetic gifts or come here to learn them. I also believe, we will ALL eventually learn to harness and use these energy to create more responsibility. Some have a very long way to go in learning, but if you are reading this column, nine times out of ten, you are not a virgin to these concepts an you are aware of the power that is within you.
I am an old soul, and believe with every fiber of my being that this is my last incarnation as a physical being, so I came to life with all of the gifts of the Spirit already activated. Therefore, my soul assignment has been coming into balance with these dynamic energies and to stream line them in a way to create haven on earth for me and for those that are in my life.
For some damn reason, the gift that has been the hardest to master has been the gift of nurturance. Yes, to nurturer is an energetic gift that is very important. Why is the ability to nurture so important and difficult to master?
Let's look at what it means to nurturer. Nurturer is the act or process of raising or promoting the development of; training, educating, fostering, etc. according to Webster dictionary definition. Nurturance is a feminine energy that seeks to create and sustain life. Although this energy is feminine in its origin, it is not a female quality, men most definitely have the ability to hurturer as well.
I think that is obvious to all of us as to why nurturance is important, but not everyone is aware of what it takes to be a master nurturer.
As with all energetic gifts, they come with both a masculine and feminine aspect to them. The masculine or yang includes such attributes as outward, hard, firm, logical, strong, rational, rough, loud. The feminine or yin includes such attributes as receptive, intuitive, inward, sensitive, delicate, emotional, nurturing. If one person over identifies with either energy they create severe imbalances in their ability to create.
When one approaches the energy of nurturance from a purely feminine aspect, the results are disastrous. Since the feminine energy is expansive, creative and without any real form due to its operations as a receiver, without its masculine energy counterpart to add form and structure , nurturing becomes smoothing, manipulative and enmeshment. The very object of nurturance becomes sick and dysfunctional. You will find yourself seeking out "projects" or in my case people who are "broken" to take care of or to fix. But because I was not aware of how to balance that energy and use it as a stabilizing force to promote growth and sustainability, I'd spin out of control and my creations would reach a certain point and then fizzle out, bringing me to my knees in grief and frustration.
Once I was able to understand that this energy must be balanced with the masculine aspects of firmness, rationality, logic and sometimes a bit of 'toughness', then and only then was I able to have sharp laser like focus in my ability to nurturer from the spirit.
One of the greatest challenges to women is to truly understand that we are in truth both feminine and masculine in our energetic make up and that our female physical body is an earth suit, another vehicle of Divine expression, not the end all to be all! Of course, society promotes each gender to overidentify with one or the other energetic aspects, in my estimation, to keep us asleep spiritually, therefore as women awaken to their spiritual power we must keep in the forefront of our consciousness both the yin and yang in us.
Men have challenges as well with balancing this energy. Let's face it, there aren't many public exemplifies of a man that is energetically balanced! But, with this shift of consciousness that is currently taking place in all corners of the planet, we will begin to see more men standing up and being real men, Men who can e seamlessly go from rocking the rims of a basketball hoop to rocking his infant child.
If you are struggling with symptoms of 'the need to please', 'superwoman or super man' or better yet, 'the fix it girl or guy'. Please believe that the root cause of this out of control energy is the application of some masculinity. It's time to grow some energetic balls so that you use this wonderful gift with effectiveness and power!
For spiritual guidance from a chick that knows her stuff, click here!
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Heart of A Man
As we are approaching this much talked about spiritual evolutionary shift on the planet in the year 2012, men and women are undergoing many changes. Some of us are abandoning the traditional societal roles that previously afforded us false security and comfort. Many of us have experienced changes in our physical and mental health. Almost all areas of our lives have been touched by the great awakening that is predicted to come about within a few short years.
I invited Mel Brand as a guest on my show to talk about the Awakened Heart Phenomenon in men. Mel is a Kundalini Crisis counselor, spiritual mentor, healer, intuitive and co-owner of the Eagle Heart and Spirit Retreat Center. Mel also channels messages from his higher self "John". Mel and I discussed the awakened heart in men and all that entails to a man's physical and emotional body, spiritual evolution, work life and relationships. Mel was very instrumental in explaining ways men can identify when they are going through this evolution and how to use it to enhance all areas of their lives.
This was a great show, and I encourage you all to listen to the recording.
I invited Mel Brand as a guest on my show to talk about the Awakened Heart Phenomenon in men. Mel is a Kundalini Crisis counselor, spiritual mentor, healer, intuitive and co-owner of the Eagle Heart and Spirit Retreat Center. Mel also channels messages from his higher self "John". Mel and I discussed the awakened heart in men and all that entails to a man's physical and emotional body, spiritual evolution, work life and relationships. Mel was very instrumental in explaining ways men can identify when they are going through this evolution and how to use it to enhance all areas of their lives.
This was a great show, and I encourage you all to listen to the recording.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
PASSION INTO PROFIT
Passion Meets Profit
ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A
SUCCESSFUL SPIRITUAL/CONSCIOUS BUSINESS
Presented by Sheila Applegate and Keesha Washington
THREE CLASS SERIES ON WEDNESSDAY EVENINGS FROM 7-9 EST
June 24, July 1, July 8, 2009
We are in a pivotal point in the history of world economics. We have watched to old Paradigm of fear and competitive business tumble before our eyes. Never before has the universe aligned more with the Law of Abundance. Passion and Service are NOW the Keys to financial success . The union of the Head and Heart is the foundation to financial abundance.
Are you a light worker or a conscious entrepreneur, or simply someone who feels within your soul that you can serve humanity while still living in abundance?
Join us live on the telephone from the comfort of your own home
$50 per class
Pre-register for all three classes for only $125
Register through www.paypal.com to brightstar075@earthlink.net (include class dates in comments)
Upon registration you will receive call information.
These Tele~classes will offer you the unique opportunity to receive both intuitive guidance that will help identify any blocks or hidden gifts and tangible service building tools that will bring your gifts, talents and skills into a profit service to humanity.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Finding your Passion and Clarifying Your Gifts!
5 questions YOU MUST answer before launching your services.
How to create your Passionate Entrepreneur's OPERATIONAL MANUAL.
2 Steps YOU MUST take to turn your Passion from hobby to a paid service.
How to AVOID the #1 online PITFALL
Who needs another gifted and broke light worker? The #1 stumbling block for most light workers and conscious entrepreneurs is not understanding their value! There is this silly rumor being spread amongst "spiritual people", that you should not be paid for helping and healing others! My answer to that is, tell that to your physician when she bills you the next time!
How in the world do you expect clients to take you seriously when your services come across as flimsy and unorganized? Your heart may be absolutely in the right place, but it may be time to find our thinking caps and get the rest of our services in order.
Meet the Dynamic Duo:
Sheila Applegate,MSW, Internationally Renowned Spiritual Seer, Healer and Teacher
Sheila is a gifted spiritual Teacher, and a very high level intuitive and clairvoyant who can describe guides, people, and situations with astonishing detail and accuracy. She is able to clearly see the guides, angels, and Ascended Masters of her clients, and facilitates communication between them in order to provide information about one's spiritual progress, relationships, and other practical, everyday issues from a higher perspective. It is common for divine beings such as Isis, Mother Mary, Mary of Magdalene, and Hiawatha to use her as a vessel so pertinent information can come to you in first person. First person channeling only happens with beings she knows and deeply trusts, an ability she's perfected through years of diligent practice. One of Sheila's main goals as a teacher and spiritual reader is to help others understand that they too possess this innate ability and can connect directly with their own guides and spiritual teachers. Through guided meditations, listeners learn to relax, find their center, and develop and trust their own intuition as a tool of empowerment. Sheila's belief is that she is not the source of healing, but rather the vessel through which the Creator's energy flows.
www.sheilaapplegate.com Email: brightstar075@gmail.com
Keesha Washington, Spiritual Life Strategist/Mentor
Keesha completed her Bachelors degree in Communications concentrating on business marketing & Media at Charter Oak State College , and her Coaching Core Competencies at Coach U in 2005. Keesha has helped hundreds of people reach their higher spiritual freedom and growth. She spent the majority of her professional life in the non profit sector. She developed an award-winning women's empowerment network of over 400 participants, the Healthy Divas, which spanned throughout the northeast tri-state area (Connecticut, New York & Massachusetts) the group has been replicated to serve the Hispanic populations, the Diva Sanas. She won thousands of dollars in grant funding, and had the privilege to work along side research scientists at Yale University School of Public Health and Epidemiology, co-authoring with them a Breast Cancer intervention research study for African American Women. . The study went onto win a poster presentation at the American Cancer Society Public Health convention in 2007. She has spent a year as a fellow for the Connecticut Health Foundation, which was a year long study of health disparities in the minority communities in the state of Connecticut.
Keesha started her spiritual life guidance practice Inner Wisdom's Way. Inner Wisdom's Way is a spiritual life strategy practice. Services are designed to support men and women who have awakened to their spiritual journey and who are interested in creating a purpose-filled life that supports their enlightened path. Keesha works with clients one to one, and in groups. She offers free teleseminars, newsletters and public talks to organizations. All of her work is designed to support interested participants in their individual spiritual unfoldment. Sessions with Keesha blends her life strategy training and intuition. Her work focuses on evolving the soul, expanding consciousness through love, compassion, and self awareness; and connecting to higher self purpose. Keesha has a warm, jovial spirit. She's straight-forward in her approach to problem-solving, and always keeps her client's highest good mind.
www.innerwisdomsway.com Email: keesha@innerwisdomsway.com
Saturday, June 6, 2009
JOIN THE ENLIGHTENED WALK WEEKLY DISCUSSION GROUP
As a spiritual life strategist and mentor, my goal is supporting you in your walk on the spiritual path. Each Sunday 1 pm eastern time, I will be hosting a weekly telephone discussion group call.
Each weekly discussion will focus on a specific topic. You will have the opportunity to learn and share your experience or express your concerns in areas that may be causing you challenge. You may also find further support by joining our private Yahoo group.
To participate in our weekly group discussion call, please email me at : keesha@innerwisdomsway.comsimply enclose your name and email contact!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
No Ordinary love.. Divine Relationships
Wow, this was a soul rocking show! I had the ultra fabulous guests Shelia Applegate and Dr. Patti 'Diamond Lady' Diamond. Both Shelia and Patti are spiritual readers, seers and channlers specializing in the are of divine relationships. They both graced my show so wonderfully with their wisdom and experience of helping us get our head around the whole topic of Divine Relationships.
This show really went deep into identifying the evolutionary unfoldment of love relationships. We talked about karmic relationships, soul mate relationships, and finally the twin flame relationship. Most of all, the focus was on the spiritual opportunities these relationships bring to all that are involved. They did an excellent job in not only dissecting the incredible intensity of these relationships and things that we can do to gain clarity, confidence and unconditional love within all unions. Man, you gotta listen to this show..it's HOT!
Click here to hear the recording!
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