deLuvDoc's Open Salon Blog

Back in the Hotseat

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:07:38 -0400

Just finished reading a friend's blog about her marriage possibly ending based on her hubby reading it...hmmm...WTF!?! If it's true, it's sad...on many counts. I was blown away and after reading all the comments, I'm still scratching my head. Oh well, John Lennon wisely said (rather, sung), "Life is what happens while you're making other plans."

I've been MIA for the past month. I moved out of an apartment, temporarily into storage and housesitting for my sister while she and her family went on vacation, then moved again...across the city. That is another story, literally! Life has been interesting; time marches on...relentlessly counting off the days and weeks. We're closing in on the end of July. Here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the US have had one of the coolest, driest months on record...global warming?

There's no coincidences and the aforementioned blog reminds me that we really never know anyone else...not our parents, children or significant others. How can we? We like to hide; we find excuses to tell 'white lies' that shield those who we think we're protecting those very people we love. I'm not saying that we SHOULD tell the truth...ALL the time; however, we might consider the fact that THEY are doing the same for us. What dirty, little lies do is keeping us from authentically showing up for each other on an ongoing basis...so, is it really any big surprise when we discover that our loved ones are not who we think they are...who they made us believe they are? Not really...but, we are surprised when something comes up to reveal a part of us that they can't or won't continue to live with...happens all the time, often without warning.

Consider that you should feel grateful for each moment you have, when you're having them...you may have a different experience another time, but don't voluntarily put yourself in the hotseat. If you're withholding critically-important information about yourself from a loved one, the time will come that it will be revealed...and you will have to face that situation in time. For now, enjoy, love, reveal yourself without fear...for its the fear that keeps us from knowing each other. IMHO

Reiki Attunement Blitz

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:06:22 -0400

I'm on a mission...to get everyone who does not already have a Reiki I level attunement, attuned in the next seven (7) days!

This not only includes a distance attunement, but I will also send you materials by email that will assist you in beginning the journey to doing healings for yourself and others. Once you make the statement to me and set this intention, we work synergistically to put Reiki into your energy-system. It happens instantaneously, but you will need some assistance to begin to actually manifest this new energy into a useful form which you'll be able to provide to others, as well as yourself.

If this interests you, please contact me at onewithspiritjrnl@yahoo.com or call me (if you have my number). We will make arrangements for this attunement as soon as it is convenient for both of us. I'm asking for a love donation, leaving it up to you how much...no one will be turned away for lack of funds...this is important for the Earth's ascension! If you can provide additional funds so that others can benefit, please let me know as well...even if you already have Reiki I. I have a PayPal account that will facilitate receiving funds in any currency from around the world. I can attune up to the Master-Teacher level for Reiki, Seichim and Sekhem; if you are looking for those attunements.

These are distance attunements; it does not matter if you are not 'local' to me (Washington, DC), wherever you are, we can do this together...does not even need a phone. We can set up a time that we're both focused on this process and it will be done.

Any questions, please let me know. I will be disseminating this to my other lists and groups, including Twitter and Facebook. Feel free to distribute this as widely as possible!

Namaste,

Rev Debi Brady

Seichim/Sekhem/Reiki Master-Teacher

The Spiritual Spa

http://www.spiritual-spa.org

Sexo-spiritual Retreat for the Mind-Body

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:06:17 -0400

After a recommendation from another post, I took a look around the Web...just to see what was being offered under this topic of merging sexuality, spirituality and the idea of retreat. I'm happy to report, there are many such offerings from around the world. Here's I've provided a sampling; I take no personal interest in any of them, nor am I safe-vouching them:

Healing the Sexual-Spiritual Split: A Weekend to Remember

By Michael Picucci

http://www.weboflove.org/inspiring_stories_08/080630_sexual_spiritual_healing

"As the afternoon session came to a close, participants were sharing their insights regarding their own repressed shaming messages, and wanted to know how they could continue this healing work on their own. I offered to share some techniques with them, and we designated time on Sunday morning for this purpose."

Tantric Sex and Spiritual Relationships

http://www.tantra-sex.com/tantracouples.html

"Spiritual Sex is not confined to the bedroom; it is a full way of life that celebrates and strives for the union of spirit, mind and body. We've all experienced ecstatic moments, times when we feel totally connected : an athlete who goes through "the wall"; a parent at the birth of a child; becoming lost in a sunset, a piece of music, nature's beauty. By cultivating the joy of your senses and harnessing your sexual energy you can begin to live every moment ecstatically."
Taoist Sexual Arts Retreat Sedona

http://nourishingarts.com/wordpress/?page_id=53

"Our lineage does not emphasize the performance of rigid sexual techniques, but rather presents guidance on how to discover and feel the natural sexual energy that resides in you. In accordance with Taoist views, and adhering to the principle of non-interference, there will be nothing within this retreat that you must do."
Programs at Intimacy Retreats

http://www.intimacyretreats.com/programs.htm

"The unique Tantra Tai Chi provides graceful exercises specifically designed to energize and synchronize your sexual, heart and spiritual centers. You return to your private accommodations for "homeplay" practice to deepen your connection with your Beloved through erotic massage, personalizing the principles learned at the workshop. (There is no sexual activity in group sessions.)"

So, these few samplings are provided...with a simple search of the Internet...a way for us to connect our sexuality to our spirituality. If anyone has any experiences with any of the above...or at a different venue, please share!

Namaste, deLuvCoach

DIVORCE VS. MURDER [dark humor]

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:06:10 -0400

DIVORCE VS. MURDER

A nice, calm and respectable lady went into the pharmacy, walked up to the
pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and said, 'I would like to buy some cyanide.'

The pharmacist asked, 'Why in the world do you need cyanide?'

The lady replied, 'I need it to poison my husband.'

The pharmacist's eyes got big and he exclaimed, 'Lord have mercy! I can't
give you cyanide to kill your husband. That's against the law! I'll lose
my license! They'll throw both of us in jail! All kinds of bad things will
happen. Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!'

The lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband in
bed with the pharmacist's wife.

The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, 'Well now, that's
different. You didn't tell me you had a prescription!

PS: There are ALWAYS alternatives...we just might not like them...

NOTE: I just had to share this, hope you find it as humorous as I did!

deLuvCoach

Instruction for Installing LOVE by Arhata Osho [geek humor]

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:06:26 -0400

Instructions for Installing Love

Customer Service: Can you install Love?

Customer: I can do that. I'm not very technical, but I think I'm ready to install now. What do I do first?

Service: The first step is to open your Heart. Have you located your Heart?

Customer: Yes, I have, but there are several programs running right now. Is it okay to install while they are running?

Service: What programs are running?

Customer: Let me see, I have Pasthurt.exe, Lowesteem.exe, Grudge.exe and Resentment.com running right now.

Service: No problem. Love will automatically erase Pasthurt.exe from your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory, but it will no longer disrupt other programs. Love will eventually overwrite Lowesteem.exe whit a module of its own, called Highesteem.exe. However, you have to completely turn off Grudge.exe and Resentment.com. Those programs prevent Love from being properly installed.
Can you turn those off?

Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?

Service: My pleasure. Go to your Start menu and invoke Forgiveness. exe. Do this as many times as necessary until Grudge.exe and Resentment.com have been completely erased.

Customer: Okay, I'm done. Love has started installing itself automatically. Is that normal?

Service: Yes it is. You should receive a message that says it will reinstall for the life of your Heart. Do you see that message?

Customer: Yes I do. Is it completely installed?

Service: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You need to begin connecting to other Hearts to get the upgrades.

Customer: Oops, I have an error message already. What should I do?

Service: What does the message say?

Customer: It says Error 412 Program not run on internal components.
What does that mean?

Service: Don't worry, that's a common problem. It means that the Love program is set up to run on external Hearts but has not yet been running on your Heart. It is one of those complicated programming things, but in non-technical terms it means that you have to love your own machine before it can love others.

Customer: So what should I do?

Service: Can you find the directory called Self-acceptance?

Customer: Yes, I have it.

Service: Excellent, you are getting good at this.

Customer: Thank you.

Service: You're welcome. Click on the following files and then copy them to the Myheart directory: Forgiveself. doc, Selfesteem.txt, Realizeworth. txt and Goodness.doc. The system will overwrite conflicting files and begin patching any faulty programming. Also, you need to delete Selfcriticize. exe from all directories, and then empty your recycle bin afterwards to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.

Customer: Got it! Wow! My Heart is filling up with really neat files. Smile.mpg is playing on my monitor right now, and it shows that Warmth.com, Peace.exe and Contentment. com are copying themselves all over my Heart!

Service: Then Love is installed and running. You should be able to handle it from here. One more thing before I go.

Customer: Yes?

Service: Love is freeware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everybody you are meeting. They will in turn share it with other people, and they will return some really neat modules back to you.

Customer: I will. Thank you for your help.

Service: You are very welcome.

--
Lots of Love, Arhata [original poster]
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