10 Ways to open to the current of your soul

November 26, 2014 / soulinteraction / 1 Comment

The soul is a powerful part of who we are. It is the breath of God that breathes through us. It is the voice that we hear in times of need. It is the love that radiates from the limitless, into this sometimes limited space of existence. Opening up to the current of your soul is a powerful way to help radiate light into all creation. The more open we are to our soul, its guidance, and it’s presence the more able we will be to stay aligned with our life purpose.

There are many ways to connect to the Soul Current, so this list is by no means the end all be all, but having a place to jump-start the connection is always helpful. The soul is always and in all ways with you. It just takes a moment to connect. Connecting to your soul allows you to engage your life, your health, your work situations, and life with greater clarity. Take a few moments each day to consciously connect to your soul. What messages does it have for you?

Here are a few of the ways to connect to your Soul Current:

Slow down. We are all moving so quickly these days. We run through the day with barely any recollection of the important moments. We extend ourselves so far out into the future, that we lose sight of what is right in front of us. Take a moment to slow down, breathe, sit, and disconnect from the busy energy in your life for 15 min.
Breathe. The breath is our connection to the divine. When we breath we are accepting an invitation to join the present. To be present in our presence allows us to connect to the soul. Conscious breathing nourishes us. When we are present with the breath, we are present with the soul.
Be kind. Extend kindness in all directions. When you are at the grocery store, say thank you to the person ringing up your groceries–use their names (they are wearing name tags for a reason). Call a friend and tell them how much they mean to you. Don’t forget to be kind to yourself. We beat ourselves up all the time for silly things. Take a breath, place your hand on your heart, and say “I Love You” to the beating heart.
Journal. The journal is the most powerful spiritual tool that we have. It is a sacred space for us to have dialogue with our soul. Making time each day to reflect on the various aspects of our life allow us to gain clarity. In your journal you can write questions that you want to ask your soul. You can write letters to God. You can explore emotions and experiences that may be troubling you. The journal is a great place for contemplation.
Meditate. Meditation allows us to come into presence. It allows for mindfulness and stillness, and in the stillness we can find our soul waiting for us. There are many different ways to meditate, so I encourage you to explore and find what works best for you. Inviting stillness into our mind, body and spirit allows us to slow down and rest in our presence. An easy way to connect to your soul in meditation is to: sit, bring attention to the breath, and listen.
Trust. Learning to trust can be difficult. Many of us have been hurt at some point in our lives. This causes us to lock down. The pain is often a doorway that allows us to be softer, it allows us to learn more about who we are at the core of our being. We often blame God or our intuition for taking us into the storm, but often we had the guidance to avoid the storm before we made the journey–hindsight is always 20/20. Journaling and writing down the words of our soul help us to see the words, which in some cases helps us to trust it. The more we engage our soul, the more we step into the current of our being.
Move your body. The body is the temple of the soul. Moving the body allows us to bring all parts of self into communion with the soul. We often store emotions in our body. This can result in muscle pain and tightness. Treat the body to exercise, massage, yoga or some other form of physical activity. When we honor the temple, the soul is able to be more present. Eating foods that nourish you is another way to keep the body’s energy clear and receptive.
Read uplifting books. Read books that take you to a new level of consciousness. Take the information from what you read and apply it to your life. I often see people get these really great spiritual books, but no one does any of the exercises. Taking time to apply what you are learning to your life will help you become part of your evolution. Reading about masters can offer insight into your own journey.
Connect to community. You are not alone on the journey. Connect with like-minded individuals, join meetup groups, and if there isn’t anything in your area start something! Connecting to community allows our soul to flower. By opening up to the light of others, and by sharing our light, we raise the vibration of humanity.
Love yourself unconditionally. Learning to love yourself, without conditions, is the fullest expression of your soul’s light. This is a hard step for many of us, but an important part of the journey. Opening to a deeper sense of love, allows you to also become more receptive to a greater love from those around you. Too often we shut ourselves down through judgement, through fear, or unresolved grief. By doing many of the actions in this list, you are telling the soul that you are ready for a deeper connection to love. Our soul is an expression of God’s love for us. Place on hand on your heart, and the other on your solar plexus. See the word LOVE in your mind’s eye. Inhale and align with LOVE. Exhale and expand LOVE. Continue this cycle of intentional breath until you feel love moving through your being.

These are just a few ways that you can connect to your soul. Opening up a little each day, and setting aside time to begin the process is all it takes. The hardest part about spirituality and life is showing up. Are you ready to show up to your journey?

You are Loved. You are Beautiful. You are Divine.

Michael Brazell

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Spiritually Fit: Simple workout routine (Playing Cards)

May 14, 2014 / soulinteraction / Leave a comment

The challenge for many people when it comes to getting into a fitness lifestyle is that it can be pretty overwhelming when we start on the journey. There are so many options on where to begin that it is easy to freeze in place rather than move forward. So, I thought it would be great to periodically post some of my personal workout routines and tips that keep me moving towards health and fitness. I go to the gym, and I love it. I love the environment, I love having access to equipment that I normally would not if I was at home, and I also realize that the gym is not for everyone. The difficulty with at home training is that it requires a bit more motivation to get up and do the workout. The idea is to keep your home training as simple as possible, but to also make it fun. “Working out” should be all work. It is a chance to dive into the sacred temple that is your body.

For this routine all you need is a deck of playing cards.

If it is a new deck you want to be sure to shuffle it up pretty good. If you want a longer workout you can take two decks and combine them into one massive stack.

The next thing that you will need to do is assign an exercise to each suit:

clubs= push-ups
hearts= sit-ups
spades=squats
diamonds=diamond push-ups
non suit cards= 30 second rest

You can really use any combination of exercises that works for your level of fitness and enjoyment. I recommend staying with your choices for about a week or so, and then switching to another exercise for each suit.

Now the fun part. Place the deck face down, draw a card, and you are going to do the exercise for that suit and your rep count will be whatever number is on the card.

Using the above example: If you draw the 10 of clubs, you will do 10 push-ups. If you draw a face card, or an ace you can call these “11” , and aces can be “1” rep… or you can assign your own numbers to those cards.

This is a fun way to dive into a home routine. The exercises cycle through, and it becomes a randomized circuit training session. You can pause however long you want between each card draw. If you are just starting out I’d recommend giving it 45-60 seconds between cards, more advanced can do 15-30 seconds between the draw.

I feel that engaging the body is as important as engaging spirit. When we are able to connect to the body, achieve greater states of health and well-being, we are allowing for greater alignment in all areas of life.

Before starting any workout routine, be sure to check with your doctor. Do what you can, and remember it is not a competition. It is you getting in touch with you. Keep a journal of your progress and how you are feeling before and after you workouts. You can do this 3-5 days a week and you don’t have to cycle through the entire deck in one sitting. I use to do 1/2 the deck in the morning, and the other 1/2 in the evening. Have fun with fitness!

You are Loved. You are Beautiful. You are Divine.

Mike Brazell CFT CSN MAT PAT

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Tuesday Spiritual Fitness and Nutrition Tip 03/6/12

March 6, 2012 / soulinteraction / Leave a comment

Here are your Tuesday Spiritual Fitness and Nutrition Tips!

Fitness: Start small. Like anything, if we make the fitness process complicated or overwhelming, we are going to be less likely to do it. Start small and easy. As soon as your feet hit the floor do 1 lunge, 1 push up, or one 10 second plank. If then you feel like adding a little extra you can, even if you only do the one, you at least showed up to your fitness practice. Sometimes getting the energy going can be the hardest part, and showing up is essential. Just being present and fully conscious in that first push up of the day can make a big difference in how the rest of your day will go. Start today!

Nutrition: Plan ahead. My theory on planning is simple: If you have time to tweet, email, or Facebook–you have time to schedule your meals for the week. Many of us live busy lives, and being busy causes us to reach out in convenience. If you did not plan ahead and forgot to bring your healthy snacks, then that bag of chips becomes that much more attractive. It only takes a few moments to pack some veggies, nuts or even to decide where you will go. Busy lives also do not always sneak up on us. We know when we can expect things to typically go haywire. If Tuesdays are always crazy for you, then especially plan to be more mindful on that day. Stress also causes us to reach out in convenience. Knowing you have a healthy option at arm’s length can also help to reduce guilt, stress, and anxiety associated with not taking care of yourself.

Post, share, comment, and be present!

Michael Brazell CFT CSN MAT PAT

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Tuesday Spiritual Fitness and Nutrition Tip: 21 Feb 2012

February 21, 2012February 21, 2012 / soulinteraction / Leave a comment

Here is your spiritual fitness and nutrition tip! Enjoy, get moving, and create the best you possible!

Fitness: The fitness world can be an overwhelming place to step into. Just like any new addition to your life you’ll want to take some time to educate yourself on what fitness is and how you can best apply it to your life. Reading books about fitness, other people’s journey into fitness, blogs, and even watching you tube videos on fitness can be a great way to get the ball rolling. This is a time you want to really activate your discernment. Trust your intuition when it comes to the things you are reading. The one true axiom in fitness is: “If it is too good to be true, it probably is.” Do not trust quick fixes and promises. Skip over advertisements and read about processes, workouts, and application of techniques. Even reading a few books on anatomy to learn about how the body works can help you understand the process your body goes through when moving into a greater state of health. Often we go running into new things without arming ourselves with the information necessary to be effective in our pursuits. Take a few moments to read and grow. I’ll post some resources in the next few days, so stay tuned!

Nutrition: Sugar. Most of us have a love hate relationship with it. It creeps in to areas of our lives, and in some ways can be addictive. We also need to take caution with the fruits we are eating. Many of us give up cakes and cookies and make a transition to heavy fruits. This is a good thing, but if you are eating too many fruits that are high in sugar you can also create the same overload effect. This is especially important if you have sugar issues like diabetes or high blood sugar. You’ll want to supplement your diet with fruits that are low in sugar. You can check this on the glycemic index. Even healthy foods have limitations as to quantity you want to consume. Having a good mixture of low glycemic foods in the body keeps the insulin levels balanced out, which will also keep you feeling satiated.

Mahayogi Das CFT CSN MAT PAT

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The Importance of Physical Fitness in our Spiritual Lives

January 10, 2012 / soulinteraction / Leave a comment

We live in a world that is dominated by technology. We spend our lives moving from one place to another at rapid intervals, speed seems to dominate our direction, and in all this many of us lose the connection to our physical bodies. I see a lot of very spiritual people who have become very out of touch with their physical bodies. Everything from how we move, to how we sit, to how we interact with everything in this experience is made possible by the temple we were given by the divine. If you do not care for the temple it will deteriorate into rubble. We as divine individuals owe it to ourselves to take charge of our bodies just as much as we devote to ritual, meditation, or crafting community. Making a move into a healthier is easier than most think. Most tend to put too much between the desire and the action ex: We feel that we want to work out, so we first have to research which gym to join, what program we should do, what type of shoes would make the experience better… Stop adding hurdles to your path and just engage it. Engaging fitness can be as easy as walking, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and being mindful of how the body feels. We often reach out for convenience foods rather than healthier options. Ordering take out just so that I do not have to get up from my computer is not going to make what I am writing better, and the guilt that often comes with damaging our bodies keeps us in negative loops and patterns. Would you go to a healer that is constantly sick? Many lightworkers do more for others than they do for themselves, we readily offer healing yet refuse to just sit in our own space to give ourselves the same healing connection. What we put into our bodies and how we engage the physical process says a lot about how we are truly dedicated to our paths.

We are given these temples for a short time, we must do all that we can to ensure that we are able to be part of this experience. A damaged temple ensures that it will not stand long, but it is never too late to do repairs, to tidy up, and to upgrade the carpet. I am going to be posting a special series on fitness, engaging the mind/body connection, and how to trust your intuition even in the fitness arena.

Take time to be healthy. Take time to connect to improving your body as much as your spiritual practice. Take action now.

Mahayogi Das CFT CSN MAT PAT

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michael@michaelbrazell.com