Integrated Energy Healing

The Top 5 Myths of Soul Mate Relationships

2012-01-30T00:05:07Z

The Soul Mate relationship is the most sacred of all relationships. Soul Mates join together and travel through time in sacred union, assisting each other in their spiritual evolution. As Soul Mates, we contract to incarnate together lifetime after lifetime; playing important roles in each other’s lives, and helping one another learn our chosen life lessons. The idea of the Soul Mate relationship has long been fraught with misconceptions. The popular media has portrayed it as an idealized relationship in which there is no conflict; only joy and love between two blissfully connected people. Then why do the majority of us experience challenging relationships? Have we just not yet found our Soul Mate? As a Past Life therapist and Intuitive Consultant, I get these questions a lot, so I decided to address five of the most common myths about Soul Mate Relationships here.

Myth 1: We have only one Soul Mate.

Truth: We all have many Soul Mates. Our Soul Mates show up in the major relationships of our lives. They play the role of our parents, our children, our spouses or significant others, our bosses, etc.

Myth 2: Our Soul Mate is the person we’re meant to spend the rest of our life with.

Truth: Not all soul mate relationships are meant to be long term. The impact of a Soul Mate relationship is determined by what occurs in the interaction between the two people, not in the length of time the relationship lasts.

Myth 3: Soul Mate relationships are harmonious.

Truth: Not all soul mate relationships are meant to be harmonious. Soul Mates have agreed to play roles in our lives that spur our spiritual growth and development, and can do this in ways that are supportive or antagonistic, depending on the circumstances.

Myth 4: Our Soul Mate represents our “other half”.

Truth: Past life research does not support the concept that Soul Mates were created by the splitting apart of our Soul at birth; resulting in our longing to be reunited in bliss. In fact, we’re attracted to another person at Soul level not because that person is our unique complement, but because by being with that individual, we are inspired to wholeness ourselves.

Myth 5: Soul Mate relationships are the ideal we should strive for.

Truth: Soul Mate relationships are not something we can work to develop; they are predestined (karmic). In fact, they’re disguised as our “ordinary” relationships. All we have to do is look at our closest relationships to find our true Soul Mates. That’s the beauty of it!

I hope this article has helped to give you a new understanding of Soul Mate relationships.

Blessings,

Mary

www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

2012 ~ The Year to Discover Your Life's Purpose

2012-01-02T21:21:20Z

There have been so many misconceptions about the year 2012; many of which even predicted the end of the world! In spiritual terms, the year 2012 simply offers us a greater opportunity to co-create our lives on Earth.

But in order to co-create a life that's in alignment with your highest path and purpose, you need to know who you are at Soul level, and what you're here to do. In 2012, you will have greater opportunities to gain a clearer understanding of yourself as a spiritual being, and to discover your Life's Purpose.

As this spiritual doorway opens for you, you will be asked to step onto a path of greater service. But how do you begin?

One simple thing you can do to find your next step is to practice the following exercise:

Find a place where you won't be disturbed for 10-15 minutes.
Come to a comfortable seated position and center yourself.
Silently ask yourself the following question, "How shall I serve?"
Sit quietly and wait for the answer. Allow it to come in whatever form it takes. Don't judge.
Write down whatever information you receive.
Sit quietly and meditate on the message.
Then act on it as you go about your day.

By practicing this exercise on a daily basis, you will not only gain a specific plan of action, but you'll also begin to create a life that's in alignment with your Highest Path and Purpose!

Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

How to Stay Balanced During the Holidays

2011-12-21T12:54:48Z

by Mary Riposo, PhD

As we enter the month of December, our thoughts turn to giving. The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity, as we fill our evenings and weekends with shopping, parties, and events. Our attempts to create meaningful experiences for our loved ones can not only drain our pocketbooks, but also sap our energy at this time of the year, resulting in depression, anxiety, and even physical illness that can linger into the new year.

When we chronically overextend ourselves, our energy fields lose their state of balance; in essence, we're giving out more energy than we're taking in. When our focus is on giving, we're less open to receive. I believe that the simple act of receiving can be the key to maintaining balance during the busy holiday season.

This month, I encourage you to make an intention to be open to receive. There is infinite energy available to us at all times, but we must be open to receive it in order to maintain balance in our lives.

One simple thing you can do is pause and check in with yourself. When you focus on giving, you place your attention outside of yourself; so pause, breathe, and take a moment to check in with yourself. Ask yourself what you need. Then give yourself whatever you need; and if you can't do it in that moment, do it as soon as you can.

Consider it a gift, whether it's a cup of tea, an afternoon nap, or a sweater. Then really open to receive that gift; feel the energy of the gift as you receive it; let it fill you up. Hint: if you do the same when someone else gives you a gift, no matter what it is, you'll be well on your way to restoring balance in your life.

Blessings,

Mary

Are Past Life Issues Blocking You? (Part 1-Abundance)

2011-10-29T22:51:03Z

Are you a holistic practitioner, healer, or spiritual teacher who's experiencing ongoing financial problems? Do you make just enough to get by, and can't seem to get ahead no matter what you do?

If this describes you, you're not alone! In fact, I hear from people on a regular basis who tell me they're having difficulty manifesting abundance in their lives. These are gifted healers who have dedicated their lives to helping others, yet can't seem to get ahead. Yes, they make money but they can't seem to hold onto it (as soon as the money comes in, something happens to drain their bank account). Many of these beautiful souls end up living week to week, and they and their families suffer for it. It always breaks my heart to hear their stories. I can relate, because I've lived through it.

When I first started out as a healing practitioner, I had trouble charging for my services and worked long hours, often seeing up to nine clients a day (and giving away sessions for free). It wasn't until I developed fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and adrenal insufficiency that I began to ask the bigger questions, such as, "why have I created this pattern in my life?" and "what can I do to clear it?".

It was only when I learned to read my own Akashic Record that I understood the source of the pattern I had created, and how to resolve it. For me, it was related to my past lives as a spiritual seeker. I had lived a monastic lifestyle in many of my past lives, and had made vows of poverty, which I carried over into my current life. I looked around and realized I had recreated the life of a Monk! I was living in a studio apartment, making barely enough to cover my basic necessities, and working long hours in a service oriented profession. I laughed out loud when I realized just what was happening!

Since that time, I've successfully cleared the energetic patterns that were blocking my ability to manifest what I need, and I joyfully embrace the abundance that's available to me, which has allowed me to fully step into my life's purpose. I now have a successful business as a healer and a spiritual teacher.

If you relate to my story, I encourage you to consider scheduling an Akashic Records consultation with me or signing up for one of my classes. I understand where you're coming from and I can help you clear the blockages to living your sacred purpose on Earth.

Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

What is Your Purpose in Life?

2011-09-23T19:50:44Z

There is much being written and talked about these days on the topic of our Life's Purpose. But, despite all of the media coverage, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding the topic of Life Purpose; including what it is, how to discover it, and what to do once you've found it. As a Life Purpose guide, I get a lot of questions on this topic.

Most people come to me with the question, "What am I meant to do with my life?" This can be a great opportunity to delve deeper into the bigger questions, including "Who am I?" and “Why am I here?”; for it is only when you know yourself at the deepest level that you can truly understand and begin to live your Life's Purpose.

Each of us has a unique purpose in life, which can be defined as the way in which we are to make our larger Soul's Purpose manifest on Earth. As human beings, we collectively have a Life Purpose of deeply connecting with our Divine nature and expressing that truth in every moment. However, each of us will do that in a slightly different way. In fact, we are each given gifts which inform us of the way to express our unique Life’s Purpose. Once you realize the gifts you've been given, you can begin to use those gifts to fulfill your Life's Purpose.

So just what is your Life's Purpose; and what is it not? Your Life's Purpose is essentially how you are meant to affect humanity. It is your unique contribution to the world; not in terms of the job or career you choose, but what you are here to teach others. You may choose to express your Life's Purpose within your job or career, but your Life's Purpose is much bigger than a job or career. It will manifest throughout your life, and even though it will not essentially change, it will grow with you as you evolve spiritually.

There are many ways to discover your Life's Purpose. In my practice, I use a variety of strategies to help you tap into your Life's Purpose, including meditation, guided visualization, inquiry, and connecting with your intuition (i.e; Higher Self). I also offer intuitive consultations, which will help you to uncover and understand your Life’s Purpose from a spiritual perspective.

Anyone can discover their Life's Purpose with a little work, but it’s helpful to have a guide who knows the territory and holds the map of where you're going. It can mean the difference between receiving clarity and meaning in your life now, and wandering alone for years trying to find your way in the dark alone. So if you’re ready to answer the call to live your best life, I invite you to contact me today!

Blessings,
Mary

Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Do You Suffer from "Isolated Healer Syndrome"?

2011-07-01T20:36:25Z

I want to share a story with you. When I first started practicing Reiki professionally, I was so enthusiastic that ended up feeling like Joel Fleischman in Northern Exposure. Do you remember the TV series "Northern Exposure"? It was one of my all-time favorite shows- it aired in the early 1990's and featured Rob Morrow as a medical school graduate who was required to work in a remote part of Alaska after graduation as part of his scholarship agreement. He ends up feeling totally isolated from the life he left in New York. In essence, Joel suffered from what I call "Isolated Healer Syndrome", a term I made up to describe what happens when healers totally immerse themselves in their work and become isolated, neglecting their own needs in the process.

So back to my story. When I first began practicing Reiki professionally, I was so enthusiastic about the work I was doing that at one point I was doing up to nine Reiki sessions a day. I loved working with the energy so much that I didn't consider that I might be overdoing it. In the process, I had stopped scheduling regular Reiki sessions for myself, and had virtually cut myself off from interacting with other Reiki practitioners. Can you relate to this? Maybe you don't do nine Reiki sessions a day, but most Reiki practitioners I know are pretty selfless and do much more for others than they do for themselves.

Needless to say, I learned pretty quickly that I couldn't keep up that pace, and that I wasn't doing anyone a favor by pushing myself so hard. In the end, I learned some valuable life lessons; that you must continually refill your own well in order to be able to give to others, and that being surrounded by a supportive community of healers is crucial to your own well being.

That's one of the reasons I offer an annual Reiki Retreat. The Reiki Retreat is a day long event that offers the opportunity for Reiki practitioners to come together to refill our own wells, and to reunite as a community of healers. I truly believe that if we are to be of service to others, we must be of service to ourselves first. If you're suffering from "Isolated Healer Syndrome", or you feel you're at risk for it, please consider joining me for the Reiki Retreat. This year's Reiki Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 20 in Syracuse, NY. The Reiki Retreat is a day long event that is filled with opportunities for learning, fun, and community. For more information and to register, go to www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com and click on the Reiki Retreat tab on the left side of the page.

Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Mary

Interview with Bill Yoder, author of "The Happy Mind- Seven Principles to Clear Your Head and Lift Your Heart"

2011-04-15T17:43:00Z

Hi Bill,

It's a pleasure to interview you about your newest book, "The Happy Mind". The Happy Mind approach offers us an opportunity to start thinking differently about happiness. It allows us to make happiness the starting point and not the destination, the driving force and not a whim of fortune. I really enjoyed reading your book and I think my readers will, too. How is it that you came to develop the principles in your book?

For the past 45 years, I have been studying Eastern and Western philosophy and religion searching for answers to the “big” questions: What’s going on? Why are we here? What’s the meaning and purpose of life? The driving force behind such questions was my desire to improve the quality of my life: to experience an inner sense of peace and well-being—in short, more happiness. This is not merely a selfish quest, since an inner sense of serenity and well-being is the wellspring of genuine compassion and unconditional love. And of course it works the other way as well: when we extend compassion and love to others, it brings us joy.

So over the years, I’ve come to focus on the question of happiness itself: Where does happiness come from? What causes unhappiness? How can we shift from unhappiness back to happiness?

I’ve discovered that happiness is our natural inner state of being, rather than an outer state of affairs. Whenever we are upset, it is because we are blocking our own awareness of our inner happiness. Ultimately, those inner obstacles are based on a few core beliefs that we have simply inherited from our culture. If we can shift those core beliefs, we can open ourselves to experience the deep and lasting happiness that is our true nature. The Happy Mind develops an alternative set of core beliefs that can help us to open our minds to that deeper self-awareness which is the essence of true happiness.

Q- The first principle you outline is the principle of "One Power"; that power being the infinite eternal creative potential forever expanding well-being; in essence, the power of love itself. I consciously choose to live by this principle, and it's what I teach in my Reiki classes. Yet, my students still struggle with this idea and many of them feel the need to shield themselves from "bad energy" or "evil influences". Can you explain this from your perspective?

The principle of one power is the core belief that there is only one power or source, and that power is love—the infinite eternal creative potential for ever-expanding well-being. The other possible core belief is a belief in two-powers—the belief that there is a second power that can block or limit or threaten the power of love. You are always believing in one or the other of these core beliefs, even if only subconsciously. You start off in a two-power way of thinking, since that is the dominant thought pattern of our culture. This means you experience your life as a mixture of good and bad.

But whenever you experience badness or evil, you can interpret that experience in one of two ways. You can choose to believe that the reason you’re experiencing evil is that there really is evil out there. Then it would be appropriate to feel afraid, to shield yourself from the evil influence, or to attack it and overcome it.

Or you can choose to interpret your experience of evil from a perspective of one-power. This way of thinking would say that you are experiencing darkness not because there really is some power for darkness, but simply because your own eyes are partially shut. In other words, the darkness you perceive in the world is only a reflection of the darkness you are projecting. The answer is not to fearfully attack the darkness or fearfully defend yourself against it. The most appropriate response is simply to extend more love.

You don’t always get to choose when you perceive evil and feel fear. But you can always choose how you will interpret and respond to it. Your choices are fear or love. Your response will either reinforce the illusion of evil or dispel it.

Q- You describe how our culture tends to take a "technique approach to life and happiness". We read books, take classes, and try some of the approaches we learned for a while, but never seem to be satisfied or to achieve happiness. Can you explain what's going on here?

We start in a way of thinking based on a foundational belief in two powers. That way of thinking necessarily adds elements of fear and conflict to every experience we can possibly have. A “technique approach” gives us tools to deal with our many experiences of fear and conflict. But if we don’t actually change the foundations of our whole way of thinking, we will continue to make more “problem experiences” for ourselves. If we believe that we are separate from the source of our good, then we will always experience our lives as limited and lacking in some way, no matter how many techniques we use to manipulate and change the world.

This is not to say that all of these various techniques are wrong. Indeed, they may be extremely helpful in dealing with particular problems in our daily lives. But to really experience deep and lasting happiness, we have to change those underlying core beliefs that give rise all of our experiences of fear and lack and threat. Otherwise we will spend our whole lives just battling the symptoms, but never really healing the underlying “disease,” the underlying illusion of the absence of love.

Q- A large part of my practice focuses on the past. In the past life readings and past life regression sessions that I offer, I help people release the perceived influences of their past with the goal of manifesting happiness in the present. Can you talk about time and how it influences our thinking in this regard?

The real focus of The Happy Mind is the beliefs and thoughts that shape and color our experiences. We ourselves add all of the meaning that we find in our experience, and the perceived meaning of our experience determines how we feel. So my book tries to find the few underlying core beliefs that lie at the foundations of all of our other beliefs and thoughts. Changing those core beliefs is essential to changing the quality and feeling of our life experience. In other words, healing our lives means healing the inner thought patterns that are blocking our awareness of love’s presence.

One possible way to understand these inner thought patterns is in terms of “the past.” From this perspective, previous experiences that left some lingering influence in our current thought patterns will continue to determine the quality of our life experience now. So it is helpful then to uncover, heal and release any limiting thoughts from previous experiences. This whole process of uncovering and healing the past can be extremely helpful in healing the present.

I say that this is “one possible way,” because I believe that sometimes we can heal our present thought patterns directly without reference to the past. For me, “the past’ is ultimately just a story that we are telling ourselves now, consciously or subconsciously, It doesn’t actually “exist” now, except in our memories. However, virtually everyone in our culture believes in the reality of time and the past. This belief has deep roots in our psyche both collectively and individually. In that context, ‘healing the past” may be an essential part of healing the present.

The important issue is releasing our limiting thought patterns now. So for me, it doesn’t make any real difference whether we do this by using a framework of past life regression, or a framework of remembering my deepest inner truth now. It all depends what is the most effective approach for the person you are trying to help. Both approaches can arrive at the same destination of deep inner peace and joy.

Q- Many of us have fearful thoughts that block our experience of happiness and love. Can you offer one simple tool we can use right away to begin to allow happiness into our lives?

One simple tool that can help you to shift from unhappiness to happiness is wonderful opportunity exercise. When you are upset, it is because you yourself are blocking your inner happiness. You are blaming your upsetness on someone or something else, but it is really caused by your own thoughts. So you can think of the person or situation you are upset about as a wonderful opportunity to uncover and let go of your own inner obstacles. Until you let go of those thoughts, they are always working in the background to limit and sabotage your happiness. Every situation in which you feel upset can become wonderful opportunity to uncover your own self-deception, and open yourself to a whole new level of happiness.

This does not mean that the situation you’re facing is wonderful. It means that if you are upset now, that upsetness is coming from inside yourself. It is being caused by you blocking your own deeper self-awareness. So any situation that brings those inner obstacles to light can serve as a wonderful opportunity for you to discover and heal the real cause of your unhappiness.

Q- Thank you , Bill, for your wonderful insights. I highly recommend your book and your workshops. Where can people go to experience more of your work? (include your website, location for your book, and upcoming workshops).

Visit my website www.TheHappyMindBook.com for hundreds of articles, practical exercises, and more. My wife and I offer a one-day workshop entitled The Happy Mind Workshop. The whole idea of changing the foundations of all of your unhappy thoughts is simple in theory. But in practice, it can be challenging, since you have a lifetime of believing your old beliefs, and a lifetime of experience that validates and justifies them. Plus you live in a culture that unconsciously accepts those old beliefs without question, and reinforces them for you every day.

We offer a 2-hour mini-workshop entitled Happiness: The Gateway to Everything You Want For Yourself and Others. The next mini-workshop will be offered at the Unity Church in Albany on June 19th. Many people think that getting everything you want is the gateway to happiness. But actually it’s just the opposite. Happiness is the key to physical health, loving relationships, genuine compassion, realizing your deepest dreams, and experiencing prosperity and well-being in every area of your life. And it is your guide on your journey of self-awakening.

We offer an extensive three-day workshop, Living the Happy Mind: Undoing Your Inner Obstacles To Happiness. This workshop goes into depth about how to actually live the seven principles in your daily life. And it guides you to discover your own unique life purpose and the gifts you bring to this journey.

We also do book signings and presentations in the upstate New York area. For information on our workshops and other events, visit www.TheHappyMindBook.com. If you would like us to come to your area to offer a workshop or a talk, please contact us through the website or call us at 315-736-3324.

Best of luck, Bill. I hope that my readers will check out the wonderful things you have to offer. I highly recommend your work!
Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 12/11/10

2010-12-12T15:02:00Z

Believe in yourself.
Trust your instincts
and follow your heart,
for in doing so you shall manifest
all your heart's desires.
The life you have
for so long aspired to create
will soon manifest.

~ Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 12/5/10

2010-12-05T16:20:00Z

                                  Negative thoughts and feelings
                            can sabotage your pursuit of happiness.
                                 Allow the healing light of love
                                  to flow through your heart.
                         Consciously infuse each negative thought
                                or feeling with love and light.
                                Feel both your heart and mind
                            aligning to your Soul's sacred purpose
                            and unleash your Divine potential
                                through the power of love.

                                             ~ Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 11/28/10

2010-11-28T15:02:00Z

                            Let go of your fear of being judged.
                                     You are good enough!
                                It is time to unlock all that you
                      have kept safely locked away in your heart.
                               Your true essence and potential
                             have been restricted by structure
                                and method for long enough.
                             There is no right or wrong way.
                                            Just be you!

                                                              ~ Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Prayer for a Divine Life

2010-11-14T13:28:00Z

I came across this prayer and immediately knew I needed to share it with all of you. It is very powerful, and combines the efforts of Joel Osteen and Ashana. I hope you enjoy it!
Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Prayer for a Divine Life

Beloved Divine Source, I Thank You right now that healing is flowing into me. I Thank You that You are restoring and refreshing me, that I am well and free. I Thank You, that You are giving me Your understanding Love. I firmly declare that I AM FREE and that I am becoming ALL that You created me to be.

I go into this day expecting Your favor and I Thank You that I am now annointed, equipped and empowered to do ALL that You have called me to do.

I Thank You because I know that:

I am accepted;

I am approved;

am appreciated;

I am anointed with Your favor and Love;

I am well able to do what You are asking me to do.

I Thank You, and I know that I am passing all spiritual tests, for:

I am strong;

I am healthy;

I am confident;

I am forgiven;

I am redeemed;

I am creative;

I am inspired;

I am enthusiastic;

I am well-motivated to take the action that leads to my success;

I am excellent;

I am focused;

I am disciplined;

I am full of integrity and fine character;

I am adored;

I am cherished;

I am joy-filled;

I am loved;

I am Light;

I AM DIVINE.

I Thank You, because I wake with certainty and I radiate your Divine Love to every person and situation I encounter today. I radiate your Divine Love to every cell and atom of My Being, down to the DNA. I radiate your Divine Love to all of my chakras and to all of my energy bodies, pouring brilliant, radiant Light into my emotional body, my mental body, my aura, my subtle body, my causal body, my radiant body and my luminous body.

I Thank You, my Beloved, that my best days are out in front of me. I know You have great things in store for me and You are giving me all that I need in order to accomplish all that You have asked me to do.

I call myself blessed, successful, prosperous, productive and fruitful. I am now experiencing Your goodness in a greater way than ever before and I offer all that I am and all that I do to You, as I step into a new level of my Divine destiny. A destiny of love, an expanded awareness of the Christ presence and power within the temple of my Heart.

And so, my Beloved, I let go;

I release every disappointment and regret;

I release every mistake and failure;

I release every resentment and feeling of anger;

I release every judgment and criticism;

I release every loss and rejection;

I release every sadness and sorrow;

I release to You my fears and doubts and I accept Your promise of Light and of a Divine Life, alive and passionate in Love.

Right here and right now, I step into that Divine Life renewed by the expansion of my Mind and I am ready for ALL the good things You have in store for me.

I believe it;

I declare it;

And I pray it in the Name, through the Power and by the Word of the True Omnipresent Christ Consciousness.

For it is so and So It Is.

This “Prayer For A Divine Life” is an adaptation of the prayers of Joel Osteen, with contributions by Elana Cara and Ashana.

Blessing for the Week- 11/7/10

2010-11-07T12:58:00Z

                                                  Spirit Guide

                                    Invite your Spirit Guide into your heart.
                                   Share your fears and concerns,
                                   as well as your joys and pleasures.
                                    There is no need to be formal;
                                    your Spirit Guide has known you
                                    since before the dawn of time.
                                    In fact, your Spirit Guide knows you
                                    better than you know yourself,
                                    and loves you exactly as you are.
                                    Begin your relationship now.

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 10/24/10

2010-10-24T15:57:00Z

                                                          Intuition

                                                    Trust your intuition
                                        and know that what seems logical
                                            may not necessarily be right.
                                            The answer to your question
                                                 lies inside your heart.
                                      Endless possibilities exist for you.
                                          Stop trying to work it all out
                                     and instead, feel your way through.
                                       We, your Angels, will guide you.
                                                   Trust your feelings-
                                             "what feels right is right".

                                                                                       -Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 10/17/10

2010-10-17T20:30:00Z

                                            Inspiration

                                       A wave of inspiration
                               and a stream of beautiful ideas
                                 are about to enter your aura.
                                        Trust your intuition.
                             Pay attention to unusual thoughts
                           and don't discount your imagination.
                                   Many wonderful ideas
                        which have gone on to serve humanity
                           were initially scoffed at or ridiculed.
                           Your helpers in spirit will guide you
                        in discovering ways to apply your ideas
                         and manifest new realities for your life.

                                                          -Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo, PhD
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 10/12/10

2010-10-12T12:15:00Z

                                                           Inner Child

                                 Nurture your inner child and begin to express
                                     the awesome beauty you hold within you.
                                   We live in a world where a formula exists
                      for everything, yet love and creativity have no formula.
                            They do not need to be studied-simply nurtured.
                                 Regularly set aside some time to just play!

                                                                -Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 10/3/10

2010-10-03T14:09:00Z

                                                      Healing

                                            Listen to your heart.
                                      Love is the greatest healer.
                              It has the capacity to balance and heal
                              your emotions, thoughts & perceptions,
                                which will in turn heal you physically.
                              Trust in the power of love to guide you,
                                  and your life will be transformed.

                                              -Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Blessing for the Week- 9/26/10

2010-09-27T02:34:00Z

You do not need another's approval
to feel worthy of love.
Regardless of what you've done,
or what you think you've failed to do,
from your Soul's perspective,
there is neither right or wrong.
Every experience in life is here
to help you expand your awareness of love,
so that you may embrace
ever greater spheres of wisdom.
You've done nothing wrong.

- Toni Carmine Salerno

Blessing for the week

2010-09-19T14:29:00Z

Blessing for the week:

Trust!
All unfolds in perfect timing.
You are one with Divine will.
Focus only on love and
all you truly desire will manifest
at the most perfect moment.
Be patient and know that
your helpers in spirit
are working behind the scenes
to manifest your dreams.

-Toni Carmine Salerno

Week Three of the Usui Virtual Reiki Retreat

2010-08-29T15:48:00Z

Today marks the third and final week of the Usui Reiki Virtual Retreat. I invite you to join with us and participate in whatever way suits you. Here is the meditation for the week:

The Usui 21day Virtual retreat August 15 - September 6, 2010

The Third Week

Welcome to the third week of the Usui Retreat 2010. If you have missed the two previous weeks of the retreat, please read and integrate the exercises we have done so far before continuing. You are lucky, because you can do all this in fast forward…

Together we have embarked upon a noble journey. So far this journey has taken us from spiritual awareness to love, but we don’t want to stop here, for a delicious quality is just about to unfold itself before our eyes. The next step is to generate compassion, which is love in action. If awareness is the seed of spiritual development, love is the germination and compassion is the flowering. But compassion has been misunderstood as something focused and projected onto the other. The fact is that compassion like anything else begins at home, with your own self.

Compassion

As we have seen, compassion takes a clear mind and a heart full of love, then it appears on its own accord. If you are not convinced and you would like some help from above, you can look for images that evoke compassion in your own religion whatever it might be. For a Christian the ideal image might be Jesus Christ or Mother Mary. For a Buddhist it might be the Buddha himself or Senju Kannon, the manifestation of compassion on Earth. But whatever you do, please focus your attention inwards. All of your religions provide images of inner human qualities. You are Christ and Buddha; you are Mother Mary and Senju Kannon in seed. Right now, take the decision to allow this seed to sprout and grow into a blessing for the Universe and all that inhabits it.

The Meditation

Sit in a quiet place and make sure the telephone is turned off and you are not disturbed for 30 minutes or more. It is helpful to sit with your back erect in a 90-degree angle and to breathe as deeply as you can in your lower abdomen. Breathe in and out through your nose, letting the breath touch your Tanden (two or three fingers width below your navel). Forget everything else and know that there is nothing to be done, nothing to be changed and nothing to be achieved. Allow everything to be as it is; let the neighbor’s dog bark and the wind pass through the trees. Allow the trucks drive past your house without judgment. There is no need to say yes to this and no to that. Everything is as it is.

It may be helpful to close your eyes lightly and focus your attention on the point between your eyes, the third eye. This will help you to focus your attention.

Now let your heart be filled with compassion and let this compassion be unconditional. If you are aware of some mental/emotional pattern in your self that you previously had difficulty accepting, please pay special attention to that. When your heart is filled with compassion let it permeate your whole body, heart and mind as you go along. Bathe in the light and warmth of this compassion, and let it purify you completely. When you go to sleep tonight, send out the compassion you have gathered through the Universe, filling all the far corners of it with its divine nectar.

For the next seven days and beyond, every one you meet shall be the recipient of your love and compassion. Allow literally everyone this luxury and if you need a little help with this, imagine that every one of us has parents. Every one of us is a child of the Universe and is looked at by his mother and father with love and tenderness. In this week don’t deny this love to anyone you encounter, including

yourself. Allow compassion to arise in every moment of life, whenever you remember. You may not succeed with this one hundred percent, but that too is part of the journey, which will continue every day of your life.

Thank you for taking this journey with me, I am looking forward to meeting you one day on the beautiful beach of Eressos, Lesbos Island, where we live and love, laugh and cry and often sit in the Majesty and Silence of the mountains. You can reach me by email at Arjava@ReikiDharma.com or else meet me on the road to self- discovery, with love and gratitude from Greece, your friend

Arjava

Frank Arjava Petter

You can access the autio version of this meditation by going to http://www.wisechoices.com/usui-spiritual-retreat-meditation.html and clicking on Week Three on the top of the page.

I hope you enjoy the reteat!

Blessings,
Mary
Mary E. Riposo
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

Week Two of the Usui Virtual Reiki Retreat

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For those of you who are following along with the 21 day Usui Virtual Reiki Retreat, here is the text for this week's meditation. Please feel free to post a comment to this blog with your experiences.
Blessings,
Mary
www.IntegratedEnergyHealing.com

The Usui 21day Virtual retreat August 15 - September 6, 2010

The Second Week

Welcome to the second week of the Usui Retreat 2010. If you have not taken part in the first week of our inner adventure please take some time to read what was written before and integrate it; it does not take time, for the truth is timeless and change happens only in this moment. Surrender the troubles of your daily life, the troubles of the past and the anticipated troubles of the future right now and we are ready to begin.

Love

Now that you have shifted your focus towards the essence, I would like to ask you to invite love into your life. Whatever you and feel, think and perceive this week, please always remember to filter it through your heart. You might want to look at your heart as having two chambers. One is the emotional heart, and the other, the transcendental. In this week please pay attention to the transcendental.

The Emotional Heart

The emotional heart is not really capable of love, because it lives in the realm of duality and conditions. It beats in the rhythm of the love of a small child and this love is limited by fear and desire, by the longing for recognition and the fear of rejection. Lets call this love unenlightened love for the moment. It is the right stuff, yet it is clouded by the psychological/emotional memories and traumatic experiences of the past.

Remember the spaciousness you felt in last week’s meditation. It is colorless and nameless. It does not have any attribute other than being all- inclusive, for it gives space to everything there is.

Today, I am asking you to give this spaciousness the quality of love. The easiest pathway for love to enter your being is the heart. Feel love pervading the center of your chest right now as you read these lines.

The Meditation

It may be helpful to close your eyes lightly and focus your attention on the point between your eyes, the third eye. This will help you to focus your attention.

Now let your heart be filled with love. If you need a little help to feel this, think of someone you love dearly, your partner or your child, your parents or anyone close to you. When you feel this love flooding both the chambers of your heart, allow it to fill your whole body, step by step. If you are a visual person imagine love passing through all the cells of your body, from head to toe. If you are kinesthetic, feel love

streaming out for your heart into the far corners of your own personal Universe. If you are the auditory type it may be helpful to chant the word love, love, love in your own language…Pay special attention to any body parts that you may not feel comfortable with. Maybe there is an illness that you feel uncomfortable with or a physical part of your body that you find hard to accept. Maybe you think that your nose is too big or your legs too short. Disregard this dislike for the moment and allow that body part to become all love.

Then extend this exercise to your mind and allow it to fill up completely with the nectar of love. If there are mental qualities or habits present in your mind that you usually dislike, pay special attention to them right now, and let them be filled with love. Whatever your mind is like- it is loveable and lovely- shortcomings and all. Let your whole mind be filled with love until the exclusive content of it is love.

Now include your emotional body in this all- inclusive love and let it be filled with love. If there are any emotional patterns that you usually dislike about yourself, pay special attention to them and let them be filled with love. You are "right" just as you are. Being human includes the emotional ups and downs; there is no need to be super woman or super man. Let your emotional body fill with love so completely until nothing remains but love.

Remain in this state for a few minutes and cherish the love you have generated. This love will spread from you to your environment and to everyone you encounter this week. Please make an effort in every moment of this week to remember the love in your heart. Let it shower upon everyone you meet. Allow every being sentient or insentient to part take of this love. Love the wind and the rain, love the mountains and valley, love every human on this planet and include in this love, yourself.

Before you go to sleep at night, send this love into the world, without asking for anything in particular.

If you need some guidance during this week, please email me at Arjava@ReikiDharma.com

Arjava