TOPIC for Discussion on SATURDAY/Sep 12, 2009

Define what intimacy is for you.

What areas of your life have more imtimacy?

& which areas have less?

This week's contemplation: The Healing Power of Touch

Intimacy - "into me see"

the dictionary defines it as -
1: close or warm friendship; [syn: {familiarity}, {closeness}]

2: a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship [syn: {affair}, {affaire}, {liaison}, {involvement}, {amour}]

3: a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; [syn: {closeness}]

Wikipedia: Intimacy generally refers to the feeling of being in a close personal association and belonging together. It is a familiar and very close affective connection with another as a result of entering deeply or closely into relationship through knowledge and experience of the other. Genuine intimacy in human relationships requires dialogue, transparency, vulnerability and reciprocity.

As a verb intimate means to state or make known. The activity of intimating (making known) underpins the meanings of intimate when used as a noun and adjective. As a noun, an intimate is a person with whom we have a particularly close relationship.

Exercise: The fingers are big helpers for emotional balancing. When our emotions are harmonized, there is nothing going on except clear space and the breath.

Intructions:
1. Hold each finger for at least a minute or two while calling on YCReiki. This is done to harmonize & ground you.
2. Have pen & paper available & briefly record any sensations or insights you get as you hold each finger.
3. We will share this findings in session on Saturday. : )

TOPIC for Discussion on SAT/Sep 05, 2009

What is your area of expertise?
Do you prefer to learn or do you prefer to teach?

This week's contemplation: How to Optimize & Empower Yourself & Others

Step 1 PICK YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE - What do you do best? Where is your wealth of know-how? How best can you contribute?

Everyone has their own priorities. You can best be of service by matching what you have to what others are looking for. Because competition is prevalent and your reputation defines you, be sure to deliver on your claims. We are after all only as good as our word.

Step 2 DECIDE WHAT YOR LEARNING STYLE IS - Do you prefer to learn or to teach? Do you - listen? follow instructions? do it your way? participate fully? Do you - watch & learn? apply trial & error? cite the experts?

Gurudevi has told us repeatedly that one can not be a good leader if they have not been a good follower first. It is in learning each step that you get intimate knowledge and hands-on experience that reveals where improvements or adjustments may be necessary.

Step 3 DEFINE WHAT MOTIVATES YOU - What are your driving needs & wants? Are you pragmatic or practiced? Do you prefer what is useful or what is usable? Is your bottom line best practices or end results?

Check to see if you want to be right or would you rather be a contribution. It's more beneficial to have input that expands, rather than restricts. Do you often ask yourself why you are doing whatever it is you are doing?

Tips :
* THOUGHT & REFLECTION - clarify your process; be thorough in your research & data gathering; what drives you in your personality? environment? circumstance? belief?
* ISSUES & CHALLENGES - face them honestly & embrace all their aspects; step away from your attachments & allow different perspectives to unfold for you
* practice, Practice, PRACTICE PERFECT - learn from everything and everyone; acknowledge wins, losses & mistakes; do a lot, do it often, do it well

Notes:
- No thing & no one needs fixing.
- Practice gratitude - it's the key to fulfillment and joy.