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Rise Above the Madness!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:33:52 +0100

I was writing a little something this morning… nothing more than my random thoughts on paper, while listening to my music. These thoughts spoke to me, so I thought I’d share them with you. Enjoy...

"Experiencing the trials of life is never a waste of time, if you've learned something."

"I do my best to see the brighter side of things...that famous silver lining. Let's just be real though, it's not always easy seeing the beauty in a rose … especially if we're paying more attention to the thorns. But remember this, even thorns have their purpose. Our outlook on any given situation is what makes it positive or negative. We can choose to engage, or rise above the madness. "

"People talk of 'reality' like it's the Alpha and Omega. Like, reality is what makes the world go 'round. Sometimes when we are so embraced in the treasures of the earth, it distracts us from the true power. So the opportunities and possibilties that are available to us will blow our minds so much that it seems impossible to reach. That's reality."

I am fully aware that our actions create a ripple effect in the atmosphere. We are all somehow cosmically connected.
I don't know the full story, and I don't need to know. All I do know, is that God is at work, and when God speaks, I move!"

Energy Clearing

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:35:03 +0100

You're getting home from work after a rough day...ugh. The only thing you want to do is forget about it. But you can't seem to shake it. Or perhaps you've been going through something in your personal life that just has you feeling weighed down or depressed. Don't start playing the blame game and beating yourself up for whatever isn't going right in your life, start clearing some of that negative energy that's hanging around.

Throughout the day, little particles of negative energy can attach to us like parasites.  I affectionately call them Negative Nancy Parasites. These little parasites drain us of our positive energy and eventually, it can make us weak and susceptible to more negative energy. If we let this happen, this can make our judgement cloudy, our outlook on life somewhat merky, we can feel disconnected and moody, and start thinking unpleasant thoughts (you know, the kind that you would NEVER tell anyone because you don't want your friends knowing you think like that).

This steady stream of unpleasant thoughts will create a stream of unpleasant events that we are manifesting into our existance. All because you got in an argument with your spouse or a coworker, or because something didn't quite go your way today, or because your holding on to a grudge from a situation that happened a long time ago!

The first thing I recommend doing is going to God or your Higher Self.  Have a conversation! Let God know what you've been going through, even if you don't understand why you're feeling this way. Don't hold back, just start venting, even if it doesn't make sense. Acknowledge ALL your feelings and release them to God. Don't be coy! God loves you and knows your innermost thoughts anyway so you might as well Be Real! After you've had your pow wow, pray for guidance in clearing out all that negative energy... Don't forget to say 'thank you'. Showing gratitude is a great energy clearer!

There is no particular order to any of the following methods. There is no guaranteed method that will always work for everyone. This is where your inner guidance will lead you to doing what's right for you. Your spirit knows, so just follow.  There are many many things you can do to clear your energy.  Here are a couple ideas, to simply help you along the way. Remember that it's not so much the ritual but the intent behind it. So be clear in your intent!

Clearing your House

Burn sage- Burning sage is an ancient Native American ritual performed to clear negative energies and blessing your space. This is often called 'smudging'. You can use a smudge stick, which is the sage dried naturally and bundled into a stick. Or you can put some sage into a container, preferably something of the earth, such as a sea shell or a clay pot, but it doesn't have to be to get the desired affect. Burn the sage and as the fire goes out, fan the smoke to the areas of your house you want to clear. Pay special attention to rooms that hold a lot of emotion, like a bedroom where you've done a lot of crying/arguing, or an office in which you've experienced a lot of stress. Negative energy also tends to collect in corners like cobwebs, so remember to fan smoke to the every area! **Saying a prayer while you're burning, asking God to release any unwanted energy from your space is very beneficial and it reminds you of your intent. Remember, this is a team effort. You're not in this alone.

Water and Lemon Juice- Lemons are so cleansing! Mixed with some other ingredients like baking soda or salt, you can really clean your house! But right now, let's just use the lemon and water. Put a little lemon juice in a bowl of water so it has a nice smell to it. Grab a fresh sponge and just start wiping in those areas where you feel the most negative energy. Imagine the lemon water extracting the little parasites from the walls or counters, and then the sponge soaking it up! It's as simple as that! Ask God to guide you to those areas that need the most love! God will never steer you wrong! Is it your office where you may be stressed paying bills? Then wipe the desk and the wall near your desk. Are you angry in the kitchen and transferring that energy to your food? Then wipe the counters and maybe the cabinets. You can even squeeze some lemon in your laudry if your clothes are the culprit! When you're done wiping the areas, give the sponge a thorough rinse with clean water. This will remove any excess dust and dirt from the sponge, so you can use it again! Do this cleansing as often as you like! This can be your end of the week ritual if you want! **Make sure the surface your wiping will not be damaged by lemon and water. If you are unsure, do a spot test. Also, we are energy clearing, so you don't have to scrub that area, like your actually cleaning the surface. You're LOVNG the area, and giving it a little bird bath so to speak.

Stay Tuned for more helpful ideas in Energy Clearing, Part II!

Je' Suis Fit!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:05:33 +0100

Hello Fit Kids!

I started Jé Suis to unite open-minded individuals of all faiths and to enjoy the special spiritual gifts that we each have to offer. My passion is sharing, learning, teaching and experiencing various techniques in developing a deeper spiritual relationship with God. Check out my spirituality meetup at the following address: www.meetup.com/je-suis

Under the Jé Suis umbrella falls Jé Suis Fit! A meetup I started to get regular, working people excited about their bodies and to bring awareness to those interested in beautifying their temple!

I'm no fitness expert! I'm not a nutritional counselor! I just want to love & respect my body and treat it as a beautiful extension of God. What better way to do that, than with friends of like-minds!

This isn't boot camp, it's just friends having fun! We will be doing everything from yoga, meditation, fitness & nutritional counseling, nature hikes and much much more!

Live a happier healthier life! Don't just live to simply exist, but exist to LIVE! Celebrate the 'I am' within you!

Hope to see you soon!

Keisha Hall

To all my friends

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:18 +0100

I am so grateful for all my friendships. Yes, even the one’s that appear to royally suck, because in the relationships that have brought me pain I have learned some valuable lessons that have helped align me with ME. How else could I have learned these lessons if it were not for those that challenged me to be better?

Each individual has served a significant purpose in my life. These are people that have agreed to play a specific role so that I may learn and grow. Not all of these roles are pleasant (to be honest, some are downright raunchy), but because of these relationships, I have ultimately become a stronger and a more loving, forgiving person. Every friend, every boyfriend, every love that has come and gone has aided in sculpting me.

For those of you that are questioning the relationships in your life…

Think higher. Right now you may be sitting in a toxic stew which is your negative emotion. Try to think above those emotions. Above those emotions lies a clear space where the fog is lifted. A place that doesn’t know jealousy or revenge. Take a peek into YOUR world with a clear head.

What do you see? Is the situation really as bad as it appears? What are you learning from this relationship? Is this lesson being repeated by various people in your life? Are you being honest with yourself?

Sometimes ego plays a large part in our decisions to move on but leaving a situation, doesn’t necessarily free you from it. By stepping outside yourself and looking in, you can put your ego aside and look at the bigger picture. It’s not all about you, yet it is all about you.

Remember, it’s ok, for our friends to move forward on their journey. It’s ok for our friends to make choices for themselves even if you don‘t agree.

We are all granted free will! Sometimes we move in different directions, and that’s ok too! Be grateful for the experience even if it seems like there is no possible solution. You are already blessed!

Love,
Keisha

www.keishahall.com

Balancing Mind, Body Spirit

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:16:09 +0100

Balancing Mind, Body, Spirit
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30PM

ENHANCE your spiritual connection!

Your spiritual health is directly affected by your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
(and vice versa)!

Connect with others to discuss how to achieve the best balance for your overall well-being so you can live a happier and healthier life!

See you there!

Love donations will be greatly appreciated!

See the full event details, including location, at http://www.meetup.com/Je-Suis/calendar/11761719/.

Check out what members are saying about Jé Suis!:

"I loved the meetup and the people! I think we are all in the same place, which makes us feel like we know each other; and everyone had things to offer." - Vicki

"Anyone seeking to learn more about spirituality outside of the context of religion should join this group. everyone was very open and everyone contributed their piece to the group. It is a perfect place to discuss spiritual things with open-minded, eclectic people." - Justin

Getting Rid of My IT!

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:44:38 +0100

I’m so frustrated!
This shoe doesn’t fit!
It’s time to clean my house and get rid of this shhh.

All this negativity, taking up space
disguising itself with a pretty face.

Whatever IT is ….I’m getting rid of IT.
I want my house IMMA-CU-LATE.

It's no longer mine,
I'm not claiming IT.

Your welcome to have it …but it's not free.
Self respect, Confidence and Pain is the fee.

It will keep your mind in Poverty,
Stunt your growth, Spiritually
You'll even question your Fabu-los-ity!

This isn’t a game to me, Seriously!
How I got this junk is STILL a mystery!

Nevertheless, it's all history.
Today is a brand new day for me!

My Future is BRIGHT!
My Now is JUST RIGHT!
My Past is but a fond memory.

I've replaced this IT with light and love
And the juicy stuff that dreams are made of.

I feel so much better now!
My mind is free!
I'm loving my life and I'm loving ME!

By: Keisha Hall

www.keishahall.com

Something To Think About

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:54:59 +0100

“God doesn’t put any more on us than we can handle.”

Umm...God doesn’t put any more of what on us exactly? Pain, Heartache, Grief??

Doesn’t that kinda sound like are we blaming our one source of happiness and love for our grief and pain?
The truth is, we make life a lot more complicated than it has to be, often times creating the very conflict that we are essentially blaming God for causing.

We are co-creators of our life.

Do you think that we came to this earth without a plan? That we just one day showed up to this joint like “Ok, I’m here…now what?”? Wouldn’t that be somewhat chaotic? You don’t just one day go to college and then plop your behind down in any random class do you? Those courses were carefully picked out by you AND your advisor. Hmm...now who would that special advisor be?? Before we even arrive on this earth, we have already signed up for specific lessons to be learned. People, this is what we signed up for! Custom tailored for each individual.
Now, how you learn and excel in that class is totally up to you!

We make choices.

God DIDN’T put anymore on us than we can handle and neither should we!
Lets start rethinking how we look at life. Lets stop placing blame and learn to appreciate this opportunity given to us. Lets start making better choices to get better circumstances so we can live better lives!

Amen??

Keisha Hall

www.keishahall.com

Why I Smile

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:56:07 +0100

I think I have finally started to understand how this thing operates.

This thing called life. It’s fairly simple. Although, I’ve recently learned that the simple things in life are quite often the hardest concepts for humans to grasp. So true.

I understand, that my reality is a product of my thoughts and emotions.
Well, my thoughts and emotions have made me smile today.

I am creating love and happiness in every area of my life.

Where I felt pain I now feel peace and where I felt anger, I now feel love.

~For this I smile~

I choose to smile because I know that negative emotions only last as long as I let them.

I choose to smile because smiling is contagious and can quite possibly make someone else’s day brighter.

I choose to smile because I want to tell the world that I am stronger than any opposition that comes my way.

I choose to smile because I like the quizzical look I get when others wonder what I’m up to. ;-)

I choose to smile because my life can be as fun and colorful as I make it.

Sometimes I choose to smile, simply because it annoys the right people (smile).

I choose to smile because I am finally realizing my potential and it’s beautiful.

I choose to smile because I am rising, with or without you.

I choose to smile because I came to this earth with my own Verizon Wireless team following me everywhere I go… I am not alone.

I’m smiling because you’re reading this.

Everyone is surviving through their own journey. Each individual is learning his/her own lesson but we’re all in this together. We are one.

For this I smile.

While I remind myself that my happiness does not rely on other people’s actions, I am freed.
My shackles are broken. I am able to love unconditionally.

For this I smile
...and God smiles too.

The true essence, the core of why I am here is to learn, grow and love.

I realize that life is not a task but a glorious honor bestowed upon me.

I am one of the chosen few.

Therefore I smile
...because God is clearly smiling on me.

www.keishahall.com

He’s not worth my time...

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:26:09 +0100

Dear God, why doesn’t he see

What a beautiful diamond he has in me?

Is it worth my time

To again explain

That what he’s doing is causing me pain?

Spiritually, mentally, emotionally lacking

I think it’s time I send this man packing.

I am beautiful, I am sexy, I am blessed, I am free

To love anyone and anything significant to me.

So why am I wasting my time? Fighting for what?

Fighting for something that’s not lifting me up?

Telling me one thing but acting another

This chick wasn’t born yesterday my brother.

Thank you Spirit for allowing thine eyes to see

This obvious display of hypocrisy.

Life is too short to wait for someone to improve…

You’re slowing me down. You’re driving me crazy.

You’re wasting my time. I’m over you baby. ;-)

So I’m sending you on, with love and blessings.

Thank you for the memories and the valuable lessons.

I’ve relinquished my power for the final hour…

From here on out, it’s all about me…

Another valuable lesson learned at 33.

www.keishahall.com

I swear to tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth...so help me God.

Sat, 09 May 2009 11:54:06 +0100

Yes, that's right. I will be telling the truth for 48 hours. I hope it's not as tough as I think it will be. (Yikes) I am fulfilling a "Something New" challenge given to me by my friend Josh B. Thanks Josh!

I am looking for people to try this with me. I will be starting at 9am, Saturday May 9th and ending 9am Monday May 11th. It's no suprise that I chose the weekend!

Who's with me? This is a fun easy challenge that ALL of us can try. Even those that CLAIM to tell the truth all the time!

www.keishahall.com