Secret 7: Consulting with Guides

This week's chapter in "The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women" by Gail McMeekin is titled, "Consulting with Guides." Just before I read this chapter I was thinking about this very topic and how I'm at a place in my journey where I think I will benefit from some guidance. I love it when this happens. I can't help but wonder am I being led on this journey or am I in synch? I like to think the latter.

I jumped out of my seat when I read the following:
"You know, most people are trying to figure out how to build a launch pad. You're in outer space. You just need to figure out how to use the controls."

Wow! I am in outer space. I know the skills that I love to use. I'm working on developing more. I just need a little help to know how to use those darn controls. Now that I'm in orbit what do I do?

This chapter has some great examples of guides. It was so helpful to read through this organized list and I love the challenge about designing my guidance options. I plan on spending the next week really working on my list.

I call my rock above, "Circles of Care." Each circle represents different groups where I find support. Let's take a closer look at those circles.

In the center is my inner guide. This is my intuition, my inner wise voice. I access this guide through meditation, journaling, quiet walks, solitude, and my morning retreats. As you look around you'll see some of my other circles of care. This exercise has been so helpful to see that I already have so many guides in my life. I think I will be looking for more experts and in the weeks to come I will be defining just what I need in an expert. This clarity of vision is really the key in making my dreams come true.

The chapter ends by encouraging each of us to see ourselves as guides for others. I've been told by many that I am a natural teacher. I've discovered that my blog and Soul Journal project have both been fantastic avenues to inspire and encourage others.

Recently I collected affirmations for a blog giveaway and made an affirmation poster for all of the participants to enjoy. As I put this poster out there I was dumbfounded by the response - so many women from around the world wrote to me to let me know just how powerful and helpful this poster is for them. One blog friend just sent me a photo of the poster hanging up in her home in Belgium. I call this transaction an inspiration spiral - one inspires another and the inspiration keeps going and going.

Look here for more inspiration:
"12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women" by Gail McMeekin
The Next Chapter Blog Book Group with Jamie Ridler
Blissfully Art Journaling Yahoo Group
Creative Everyday
Soul Journal Project
The Soul Journal Yahoo Board
Affirmation Poster - a free gift from me!

Comments

[3rdEyeMuse]

I simply adore "Circles of Care" stone ... makes me want to gather up collected stones and start painting! :)

[Lissa]

Your "circle of care" stone is just beautiful as is your affirmation poster.Your are so creative and talented. As you very well know, I am in outer space-lol But someone has to have a parlor on Pluto! Your are always welcome to stop by and sit a spell:)

[Megan Warren]

Wow - you've just given me another great idea - now to find a rock!

[melissa]

what an ispiring post! i love your circle rock too!
what a perfect way to start my day and work week!
xoxox
melissa

[Caroline]

Fabulous circle stone - it definitely rocks.

I love the way the inspiration spiral works and your name for it!

[Sara]

You blow me away Kathryn. When I began visiting your blog I immediately knew you were creatively talented. But geez, you are gaining so much momentum. I love being a witness to it.

[D]

I love the picture of your poster in Belgium. That must be so gratifying for you to see. Your work is important and valued. Keep going. You'll figure out the controls soon enough.

[Snap]

Kathryn,

Check out my blog for the Lemonade Award. Yours if you wish!

Thanks for all that you do.

[Mary]

This really amazing. I never would have thought so much art cold be done on one rock. I used to write sayings on river rocks with my Granddaughter, it was nothing to talk about. But she loved the feel of the stones. She was two...I was ?
Hugs, Mary

[tan!a]

What a beautiful stone! I love the circles and your vision about guidance. Your post inspires me a lot!

Greetz from Ghent

[Fatma]

Brilliant post. I love your stone. You have talent radiating from you!

[leah]

what a wonderful gift your affirmation poster is!!

i feel the same way as you about guides. the circle stone you've created is such a great visual!!

[Emme]

Awesome. I just found you and I'm so glad. I tried to download the poster several times, but it only comes out a blank white page. Any ideas? Thanks so much.

[Connie Paxman]

Kathryn, just stopping by to say how much I love your blog.
I am handing out an award please stop by my blog to pick up your award ( copy paste) logo.. and if you have time please play along in passing on the award.
www.shadesofstamping.blogspot.com
connie paxman

[inge]

hihi... I recognize the photo of the poster...

I think I will copy him one day on a bigger format ( A3 or so), so the affirmations are easier to read.
I want it in color, cause I don't only like the affirmations to read but also the composition and the colors you used...:)

Your rock ROCKS!!
What it means to you is great , but it is a very beautiful object just to see it : the swirls, the dots, the colors... (hmm, I think I'm a bit prejudiced about these colors...)

greets from Belgium
Inge

PS : I spotted someone from Ghent ( quite close from where I live) on your comments... Must visit her online... maybe we meet in the future and when you come over one day ?