It’s an important stage on our journey out of the financial quagmire and the Status Quo has called out “Old Reliable”, the Sacred Cow that always knows what to do when the going gets tough:

“Find a scapegoat to distract attention and defer responsibility.”

This age-old custom of sacrificing an individual, group or race is affectionately called “the blame game” and is responsible for entangling humanity in most of her Civil Wars. She has a very seductive quality that we have difficulty resisting.

Use the Soul Contract Circle on your right to think back into your own past. Has there ever been a time in your experience when scapegoating has actually solved a problem for you?

Another interesting question to ask is: “How many times have I been the Scapegoat and what has that done to my ability to manifest?”

And finally, you might ask, “Am I being scapegoated right now?” The answer you get might surprise you.

In order for us to manifest the change in direction we desire, it is imperative that we keep the transition as smooth as possible. Indulging in scapegoating can feel good temporarily, however doing so has the potential to bring momentum to a halt and we just can’t afford that at this stage of the game.

You can disentangle yourself from this insidious tradition by releasing your personal, familial or racial agreement to participate in the scapegoating game. Tip our Sacred Cow instead to make sure that “Old Reliable” can’t use your energy to stop your progress.

Go to http://intuitivelearningcircle.com/sacred-cow-tipping/

Rheanni Lightwater © 2008

Have you ever decided not to do something because you’ve imagined that what you have to offer doesn’t fit in with the common definition of what is acceptable?

Somehow I doubt that you and I are the only ones who have had that experience. So I have decided to go after a very special herd of Sacred Cows.

These bovines sneak around behind the scenes supporting the premise that our worth and value is determined by something outside of us.

They eat away at our good ideas, intentions and hopes for the future.

Following Your Own Path

Let’s take care of the supporting members of the herd first. Take a look at the Soul Contract Circle to your left and release your agreement to comply with the following Sacred Cows:

• “It’s not good to be different.”
• “Mother knows best.”
• “Make your Papa proud of you”
• “Nice guys finish last.”
• “Nice girls are pushovers.”
• “It’s foolhardy to have dreams.”

I could go on listing them for hours. To find their hoof prints all you have to do is look in the news, watch TV, talk to your friends and family or go to the store. They are literally everywhere.

It’s all part of an attempt to impose the will of the old guard on a subconscious level.:

“Approval from the outside world is more important than inner direction.”

I know that you know at least one other person that would really like to tip this Sacred Cow. Do us all a favor and drop them a line – playing only take 5-10 minutes and it’s totally free of charge.

Go to http://intuitivelearningcircle.com/sacred-cow-tipping/

Rheanni Lightwater © 2008

The economic waters are pretty turbulent lately. And if the Status Quo has it’s way you’ll completely buy into the fear. You read the current headlines and ask yourself, “Is it really possible that we are are ultimately heading in a new direction towards greater peace and prosperity?”

You may be putting a lot of pressure on yourself to keep going, pushing, doing something – anything. However, before you work yourself into a frenzy, it may be more helpful to take some time and allow yourself to stabilize and gain your bearings.

Time to Take a Chill Pill

One way to explain what’s happening is to think of the process of change as a bowl of Jell-O. If you keep stirring it up, it won’t form properly. So it’s important to learn how to chill a little, so to speak. Times of stress require a commitment to take breaks and get your mind off of work, regularly.

With that idea in mind, let’s release the collective contract behind some of the stress we’re experiencing via Wall Street, the media and the politicians. Today’s Sacred Cow is:

“Keep the fear going by fueling it with speculation, uncertainty and psychodrama.”

When our minds and bodies are kept under continual stress, we are like the Jell-o that won’t set. We are more susceptible to illness, paranoia, misinformation, fantasies and accidents. Tipping this Sacred Cow will calm down the external noise a bit. Then finding some time to rest and still your mind will be a tremendous help in being able to see the situation from a new perspective.

Rheanni Lightwater © 2008

Soul Oriented Solutions – A Handbook of Quick Formulas to Use in Times of Emotional Crisis has been named as a Winner in the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards.

The Awards were founded in 2006 by local Albuquerque publishing leaders, Paul Rhetts and Barbe Awalt of the New Mexico Book Coop and are open to New Mexico authors and publishers or books with a New Mexico/Southwestern theme. 2008 Winners were announced at the Book Awards banquet on November 21st at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Albuquerque. A complete list of winners and their catagories is available at NMBook Awards.

Soul Oriented Solutions offers support for survivors of trauma, loss and abuse and those who work with them through powerful tools and techniques that calm the mind, heal the body and uplift the shattered spirit.

The formulas can be used in certain situations to manage long-term feelings of hopelessness. The three situations that are covered are:

1. Coping with serious illness or loss.
2. Stabilizing after experiencing a traumatic event.
3. Clearing an overwhelmed mind.

As a bonus, two extra Circles are included that give short term relief for shock and panic attacks. When used in combination, the graphs can help to alleviate post-traumatic stress and its accompanying symptoms including:

• Feeling fear about the future
• Over-dependence on drugs or alcohol
• Insomnia or nightmares
• Feelings of guilt or helplessness
• Uncontrollable crying
• Flashbacks
• Shock and feeling overwhelmed.

Soul Oriented Solutions is available to buy at the Soul Resources Online Bookstore.

Contact Rheanni Lightwater to speak to your organization or group at (505) 271-4612 or contact@intuitivelearningcircle.com.

As a special feature of our Intuitive Learning Circle Blog, Kuan Yin is sharing her I Ching readings to interpret larger trends and the feng shui remedies that will assist us in adapting to the energy of the cosmos.

Changes continue in our financial and political sectors. Many decaying and corrupt elements are in the process of self-destructing and it is important that we take good care of ourselves and learn to adapt as quickly as possible. That is why Kuan Yin is very direct and to the point, even though she is known as a Goddess of Compassion. Her messages are intended to offer practical advice and suggestions that will inform and illuminate our perceptions so that we can go through what she calls “the quickening” as quickly as possible.

Kuan Yin’s message for November is: “With Freedom Comes Respons-ability”

“The ability to respond quickly and make adjustments has become a valuable quality. In the time of change you will be tested.

This is not the kind of test you learned in school. There are no grades or awards to be won. There are, however adjustments to be made on the level of your attitudes.

The questions you may ask of yourself are “am I happy in my current condition?”, “am I depending on money to provide that happiness?” and finally, “who is in charge of my life?”

For most of you the answer to the questions will be a surprise. This is because the facade of the old guard has been stripped away and denial is no longer possible for those who want to live.

Your planet requires an adjustment in your attitudes.

You may play my Simplicity Game to help you unearth old patterns that keep old attitudes alive.”

Kuan Yin’s Simplicity Game

Household Tips

“The season has the potential for serious cycles of flu and cold outbreaks. If you are weak, do not hesitate to receive a flu shot from a trusted health practitioner. For the stronger among you, consider taking high doses of Vitamin C and include plenty of Vitamin E.”

“This is a good time to enhance the health areas of your home. Pay special attention to these recommendations:

• As you walk into your front door, the health area is located to your left and in the middle area of the building. Placing live yellow flowers in this area will boost energy and vitality.
• Remove any pictures, objects or gifts from this area that make you feel sad, lonely or melancholy.
• If the front door of your home faces East or Southeast, place yellow flowers near the door or gateway to repel negative energies before they enter your home.”

© 2008 Rheanni Lightwater

The best way to deal with long-term symptoms of post-traumatic stress is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Obviously, one never knows when something traumatic might occur or where, however, there are ways of handling the situation once it has happened that can significantly reduce a person’s susceptibility to long-term feelings of hopelessness and alienation.

If you or someone you know has just been through a traumatic event, the best time to take steps to prevent PTSD is as soon as possible.

1. Combine encouragement with time to process the event.

The importance of combining positive input while realistically processing what has happened is an interesting balance. The key here is to “talk about it, but don’t dwell on it.” That way the patterns of shock, fear and hopelessness are dispelled before they get a chance to become habitual.

Formula # 2 in Soul Oriented Solutions offers one way to help those who have been overwhelmed by recent events by going through a process that will help to calm them down and focus in on what would genuinely help them.

This e-book is free of charge and can be downloaded right now by going to:

http://www.intuitivelearningcircle.com/soul-oriented-solutions/

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The purpose of Soul Oriented Solutions is to give you additional resources to turn to when you are going through difficult times. Please feel free to share this information with others whom you feel might benefit from it.

Consider it a gift from someone that has been there and wants to share the little wisdom she has gained from her own experiences. Each formula has the potential to give some hope, inner guidance and clarity of mind if you are willing to try something new and different.

The Intuitive Learning Circles and Graphs used in this e-book have been extensively tested in clinical and educational settings.

If you would like to know more about them, go to http://www.intuitivelearningcircle.com/

Share your experiences. We want to hear from you about your stories of hope and inspiration.

For those affected by the bridge collapse in Minneapolis who may be suffering from shock…we are sending our love and prayers.

Soul Oriented Solutions – A Handbook of Quick Formulas to Use in Times of Emotional Crisis

This self-help book is free and can be downloaded anytime.

Go to http://intuitivelearningcircle.com/soul-oriented-solutions/

Countdown: Day 3 of 5 Days to Releasing Extremism and Fear

In today’s busy world, we often find ourselves vacillating between what we intuitively know is good for us and what others say we ought to be doing. We know it’s good to take care of our physical, emotional and spiritual needs, yet something keeps pulling us back into old self-destructive habits.

• Gossiping
• Complaining
• Self-pity
• Blaming others
• Feeling self-righteous.

Like a moth to the flame, we are drawn into unconsciousness and we remain stuck in heavy, unproductive situations. Unfortunately, the media and our economic system fully supports this Sacred Cow to our detriment.

“Forget about the Universal Law of Karma, which states that – What I put out will come back to me.”

This collective and societal agreement unconsciously drives us to various forms of unproductive behavior including forgetting to care about ourselves, others and the planet.

As you play today’s game, ask yourself what you would really like to get back. What is important for you to receive and are you putting that out? Ask your intuition what you can do differently to take good acre of yourself and affect the change you want.

When you heal yourself, you heal the world.

Rheanni Lightwater ©  2006
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Day 21 of 30 Days to Creating a Change in Direction

There are many good reasons why people have difficulty changing direction and some of them have to do with our Sacred Cows. The majority of these unconscious agreements are held in place by trauma. By far, the biggest cause of trauma is war and the cows that perpetuate it.

That’s why today’s Sacred Cow is:

“Treat people like commodities; use them up and then throw them away.”

Personally, I have suffered from many of the symptoms of post traumatic stress for most of my life:

• Feeling fear about the future
• Difficulty concentrating
• Frequent boughts of insomnia or nightmares
• Feelings of guilt or helplessness
• Uncontrollable crying
• Flashbacks
• Shock and overwhelm.

As a child, I had a horrible time getting along with others and school was a major struggle. I grew up with constant panic attacks and seemed to get myself in trouble no matter what I did.

It wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I realized my behavior was not due to just being a bad person. I had reasons for my apparent lack of control, and they were good ones. My father was a navigator in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War and had participated in countless bombing missions. When he came home, the U. S. Military gave him a couple of weeks R&R in the Carribean – no counseling and no opportunity to decompress from the horrors of war.

Needless to say, he was not ready to return and take up the role of “Father Knows Best”, the popular TV show of the time. He was moody, given to rages, migraines and had no patience for small children. I lived my preschool years in absolute fear of him and as a young adult, I rebelled and went out of my way to hurt him. It wasn’t until he was dying of cancer that I understood where the violence had come from; what had happened to our family and who was really responsible for it.

Before he passed away, my father shared his deep regret and guilt about killing so many people. The pain and remorse that he had been holding in was eating up his body and palpable on his face as he recounted wartime experiences that both humbled and horrified me at the same time.

I literally watched him go yellow and break out into a cold sweat while he detoxed a drug the military had given him in place of quinine as a “treatment” for malaria. Evidently the drug did nothing whatsoever to protect him or the thousands of other soldiers who took it from malaria, it was only intended to keep them on their feet no matter what. No wonder he turned into a workaholic and could never relax. The mass use of that drug may explain a lot about the health problems of many men of his generation – heart attacks, stoicism, emotional inaccessability, workaholism, alcolholism, not to mention cancer.

In his death, my father taught me something very important about post traumatic stress. He had spent his whole life running away from it, yet when he realized his time was running out, he began to accept what had happened and how frightened he had been. By providing him with a safe and loving place to talk, he was able to let it go emotionally, spiritually and physically. I know that by the time he passed away, he had made his peace with me and more importantly, with himself.

With him as an inspiration, I sought after a form of treatment that might be instrumental in breaking the cycle of war, abuse, learning disabilities and chronic health problems, and that is how the circles we use in our Tipping game came to be.

This set of Sacred Cows will not tip on their own. Please join me in playing this game.

Also, if you or someone you know if suffering from loss or post traumatic stress, you can download a copy of Soul Oriented Solutions, available on the Soul Resources website. 

Rheanni Lighwater © 2006