​Love and Light 
Rosane 

​I love quotes from brilliant people who’ve lived in the past. 

For example, Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and theologist born in 1623.

He said:
            
"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." 



I believe Pascal touches on the issue that we’re going through right now with need to "social distance" ourselves to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 
According to Pascal, we fear the silence of solitary existence, and we dread boredom because it's easier to choose aimless distractions to help us avoid our problems or our emotions.

We’ve never learned the art of solitude; and because it is unknown, it creates panic. 

How can we optimize the opportunity that this social isolation brings us? 
What will we be able to discover if we gracefully accept the chance to be quietly alone?

Bruce and I have been on a road trip (Arizona to Colorado) for a friend's wedding celebration. During our trip we’ve made several stops in the Navaho Indian Reservation and we’ve learned some wisdom that I would like to share with you. 
 
Here's a message from the Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers: 

"As you move through these changing times... be easy on yourself and be easy on one another. You are at the beginning of something new. You are learning a new way of being. You will find that you are working less in the yang modes that you are used to. You will stop working so hard at getting from point A to point B the way you have in the past, but instead, will spend more time experiencing yourself in the whole, and your place in it. Instead of traveling to a goal out there, you will voyage deeper into yourself. Your mother's grandmother knew how to do this. Your ancestors from long ago knew how to do this. They knew the power of the feminine principle... and because you carry their DNA in your body, this wisdom and this way of being is within you. Call on it. Call it up. Invite your ancestors in. As the yang-based habits and the decaying institutions on our planet begin to crumble, look up. A breeze is stirring. Feel the sun on your wings."

Find below a picture of a "Navaho Hogan" - a place for ceremonies, with door facing east to welcome the rising sun for wealth and good fortune.

In other words, I believe that where we place our attention, creative energy follows.
If we pay attention to what we don't want, more of it will happen. In a collective level it can manifest as a deadly virus that threatens our existence. 
 
American President Franklin Roosevelt once said: 
            “Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself”

Mother Teresa refused to protest against war:
          “I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I will never do that,
            but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.”
 
 Do you see the difference? 
  
Activity reduction results from social distancing caused by the fear of coronavirus contamination. The recommendation is to stay separate, and to not interact with people to help slow or prevent spreading the coronavirus. 
 
This is leading us to pay less attention to the outside world, which is making us pay more attention to the “inside word.” 
 
As we reduce physical activity, we can increase mental activity - we can think more, we can worry more, and we can get lost inside our heads. This is a natural human reaction. The worst thing you can do is to sit in desperation as you connect to the coronavirus drama all over the Internet. 
 
Let’s think in terms of opportunities:

• What opportunities can social isolation bring us?
• How can we better respond to this new situation with courage instead of fear? 

• What does it really mean to be forced to live our lives in an isolated way? 

 
Here are a few answers that came to me: 
We are slowing down, practicing solitude and introspection; we are cultivating patience and self-esteem. This is a collective reminder that we are meant for something greater. 
 
What is it that you couldn’t or wouldn’t do before that you now have time to do? 
 
Virginia Wolf, a major writer of the 20th Century, said:

       “An hour, once it lodges in the human spirit, may be stretched to fifty
        or a hundred times it’s clock length.” 
 
As we continue marching forward into the future and we have more time on our hands because we don’t need to drive to work or go to restaurants or social gatherings, we can practice stretching time to create our vision. 
 
Social distancing is not about coronavirus! It’s about evolution! It’s self-actualization! It’s time to listen to our intuition and grow our ability to self-healing. We will be learning to speak fewer words, and perhaps this will lead us to telepathy! 
 
It’s time to unleash our brain to full expression! Individually and organically! Creatively discovering financial freedom! Emotionally being more capable for living without fear. 
 
Self-isolation isn’t about coronavirus, it’s about our evolution! Let's welcome new thoughts and solutions to create the NEW EARTH we crave to live in! 

Social distancing – love it!
 
We’re part of the ocean that represents life. We have no control over the waves, but we can choose not to surf them, and remain calm at sea.
 
Love and light
Rosane 

​WHAT'S STILLING YOUR ENERGY AND WHAT TO DO TO GET IT BACK
​
I have been thinking about what stills our energy, leaving us feeling "blah" and sometimes even sick. I would like to share with you my thoughts on this. 
​We all have the ability to recharge and center. Life force energy is available to all of us at any time! Life force energy is the cosmic energy that comes from outside the body, enters the brain and keeps the cells charged with life. This is the same energy that makes flowers bloom, our nails grow, or planets to move around the sun. When our energy tank is full we feel invigorated, happy and connected to life. 

How do we absorb life force energy? Living healthy, eating uncooked fruits and vegetables, because they contain “trapped light”, and can elevate our life force energy. Drinking pure water, walking in nature  sun and moonlight bathing because they also contain “prana” (another name for life force energy).

Sometimes, when we may feel week, or down, it may be because our life force energy is leaking... For example, do you have a headache after hanging out or talking with some people? This can be a sign that your energy is draining, or leaking out. But it may not be because of them, but how you are managing your life force energy. 

Our minds will drain energy when it’s not trained properly. The mind is like a stubborn horse that needs to be tamed. For example: non-useful pointless thoughts, negative thoughts from the environment, or anything that keeps our focus of attention for too long will drain our energy. 
 
Drama drains our energy big time! Many people are addicted to drama, that’s why the media sells it so well! Have you noticed people who like drama? They talk about it, repeat it, spread it, and you can even see their ears perking up with curiosity and wanting to know more about the drama…

What if you are one of those people who are addicted to drama? What if the drama is your life story? What if you are addicted to thinking or talking about your problems too often? 
 
Ask yourself: 
Am I addicted to drama? Does drama stimulate me? Do I get curious and want to know more, talk more, share more? Do I re-tell the story over and over again? Do I like when people listen to my drama? 
 
Drama is interesting, because it feeds the person with low vibe energy – which is like sugar – it may perk you up in the moment while you are gossiping, but it will drain your energy right away and you will feel crashed down … Then you may start to create more drama in your life, because it’s like a drug… you will be addicted to it's momentarily perks. 
 
Media, social media, the news are also energy stilling! People who push your buttons are taking energy from you… People who be-little or bully you are also taking energy from you!
 
While it’s important to get out of these situations and get away from these people, it’s mostly important not to make it their responsibility to stop vamping you! It’s your responsibility to stop giving your energy away. Otherwise you will be playing a victim role, and victims are powerless. It’s like setting yourself up to failure. 

Instead of blaming others, you must have the control over your energy!! 
 
I teach my clients a centering exercise practice that fills up our tank with life force energy. It’s about focus, posture and expansion of our personal space. It’s a powerful practice! 

Focusing on posture is amazing!  It allows energy to flow through the meridians which are like energy rivers that run through our bodies, and bring the “prana” to us! If you don’t have the right posture, “prana” will be blocked. 

Create the habit to correct your posture when you catch yourself bending or curving your body. Look far away and breath deeply as often as you can. I recommend you to be active. Dance classes, tai-chi or Q-Cong and any martial arts are great activities that create the habit of good posture. I also recommend: positive thinking, meditation, hiking in nature. 

All those things fill up our tank with yummy life force energy! 
 
Observe your thoughts and be in control! Don’t let your energy drain, because it’s important that you have a full tank of energy to operate at your best!
 
I hope this article was helpful and that you commit to a mindful practice, so that you can be the master of your life force energy. 

This video contains exercises that I recommend and practice often. 

Much love to you!
Reply to share with me how is your energy tank these days! 
Rosane 

WHAT YOU WANT IS WITHIN REACH! 

As you may know, I'm a super fan of LOA (Law Of Attraction). To me it's as obvious as the law of gravity. You can't deny gravity, yes? But in the past it was a strange concept for many. You can't deny electricity, right? But in the past people did not believe it was possible.
 
How about the energy transmitted by our phones and computers? When talking on a cell phone, a transmitter takes the sound of your voice and encodes it onto a continuous sine wave, similar to how radio works. It's called radiofrequency (RF) energy.
 
How about this energy called "life force energy", Rosane? It's invisible like electrical or radiofrequency energies, but, do you believe in life force energy Rosane? 
"Life force energy" is the energy that makes our heart beat, a flower bloom, our hair and nails grow... It's the same energy that orchestrates this magical dance of planets and galaxies in the Universe. It's the energy that creates worlds! In Sedona, we call it "Vortex Energy", in Asia they call it "The Chi". 
 
Believe it or not, gravity is real. Believe it or not, radiofrequency energy is real. Believe it or not, life force energy is real too.
 
What would the world be if we all paid more attention to life force energy, hum?  
 
This may seem odd to you at first, but it would be really helpful for you to begin to accept that we are energy too. This Universe that we live in is vibrational based and our thoughts are vibrations! When you think a thought, or believe in something, you emanate an energetic signal, just like radiofrequency does. 
 
The vibration of our thoughts and beliefs must match the vibration of our desire. It's like AM or FM radio stations - you won't hear FM if you are tuning to AM. Understand? 
 
Here's an example:
If you want love, but you are afraid of being hurt again, you are not a vibrational match to love - you are a vibrational match to trouble! If you want to travel and to live abundantly, but you are afraid of leaving your job, you are not a vibrational match to abundance and travel, you are a vibrational match to being stuck in a job your don't like with people you don't like too... What comes from fear, will keep resonating with fear based stories and your life will seem like a replay of an old movie or a broken record. You will live life as a victim of the circumstances, powerless and lost. 
 
That's why it's important to learn how to shift your focus. Watch this video where I explain the four levels of consciousness - which is about perception shifting.  

Shift your focus! Create the habit of paying attention on what makes you smile. Focus on what makes you feel good. It can be simple things such as a drinking a cup of delicious tea, or taking a warm bath...  
 
Be mindful of your "attitude", your "default" programs of fear, and create the habit of shifting them one at a time.  Every time you feel locked in a situation that brings you emotional pain, release it by asking yourself this question: What is another way of seeing this situation that will empower me? 
 
For example, your desire for an improved financial condition cannot come to you if you often feel jealous of your neighbor's good fortune. For the vibration of your desire and the vibration of your jealous feelings are different vibrations. Understand? 
 
I love sharing practical mind-body activities in my "Hiking Therapy Sessions". Sedona is a perfect platform for this, because it is a container of life force energy that we call "vortex". Think of vortex as "chakras" of the planet (energy points). 
 
A retreat in Sedona offers great opportunity to learn and experience vortex energy! You learn activities that will help you master life force energy and become a conscious creator of your life! I love sharing these exercises because they have changed my life and the life of everyone who learns them. 
 
The synergy of a retreat group is incredible and everyone benefits from exploring new ideas, different perspectives, and gaining feedback from peers. In a group retreat, we make new friends for life, which I like to call "our spiritual family". 
 
Join our retreat in Sedona, it’s the best investment on YOU!
Talk to Barbie (information below) she is the retreat hostess and she can make it work for you in terms of payment. 
 
If you can't come to our retreat in May, perhaps you have a group of friends or co-workers that would like to visit Sedona another time, let me know and we can customize a retreat just for you.
 
My newsletters are sent automatically to everyone who is subscribed, it's just a great way for us to be in touch, as it would be almost impossible for me to send individual emails to thousands subscribers. You can always unsubscribe from my newsletter, if the information  is irrelevant to you. 
 
So, as always, I would love to hear from you Rosane!
Let me know how things are going!
 
Much love 
Rosane

Perhaps you have been taking their “atitude” personally - and it’s not you! They may have a mental disorder! 

People with mental disorder need treatment, but most people are in denial. They are usually in “reaction”... they may sound arrogant, demanding, “bitchy”... and you may feel hurt. 

What to do? Well, do you feel upset when a dog is barking? Do you feel angry when there’s a swarm of ants in your path way? What do you do then? 
You get away, yes? So, that’s it. Get away from people with mental disorder. 

But, then you say: - what if I can’t get away? 
Let’s say it’s your boss, your husband, your neighbour... How to deal with them, right? 

Here’s the thing: 
Mental disorder can be as severe as cancer. 
So, I would like that you ask yourself: 

How would I deal with this person if I knew they had cancer? Your answer is .........
That’s how you deal with them. 

Now, pause for a moment and ask yourself these questions: 

“Am I the one with mental disorder”? Could I possibly be reacting to things out of proportion? Do I isolate myself because of fear? Do I react to people with anger? Do I take everything thing personally? Do I run out of patience all the time? Do I have an excess of judgement about everything? Am I very opinionated? Short temper? Or perhaps cry too much, and seclude from social interaction? 
Do I have a confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate? Do I suffer from excessive fears or worries, or feel extreme feelings of guilt? Do I suffer from mood changes that are out of control? Is my energy either high or low? Do I feel tired, have low energy, problems sleeping? 

If you say : perhaps so.. Then, I want you to take charge of your health and look for therapy, find a professional that you love and trust. 

Mental disorders can get worst with time, triggering other severe illnesses. Be responsible. Be mindful. Be loving towards yourself and others. 

Namaste 
Rosane, Certified Coach 
A Road To You 

Ps: Life Coaching helps people who are functional in life and need guidance to move forward and achieve goals. It’s ideal for people who are searching for clarity regarding making decisions, moving on from the past, and finding life purpose. 
For mental disorders you need a Therapist, and I can recommend one for you. Coaching and Therapy together can speed up your transformation.
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Here's my moving meditation video. I call it: "Poetry in Motion". I recorded it last month on my road trip with gril friends to the amazing Toadstool National Park, in Knab, Utah.  

I'm in Washington today, enjoying the snow and preparing a surprise party for Bruce's birthday this weekend.
​I want to send out my last newsletter of the year to share a few delicious news and my insights for a great new year. ​

This leads me to share with you this short video that I've recorded another day talking about levels of counsciousness.
​Some call it mindfullness, others call it a quantum leap....
​In this video, I share what I've learned with one of the greatest philosophers of our times: Allan Watts.      ​

As I am getting ready to put the big bird in the oven, I have some reflections to share with you... It's Thanksgiving but what if, deep inside, you don’t really feel grateful? What if you are going through some tough times in your life and you think: Why should I celebrate? 

Perhaps everywhere you look, you read about gratitude practices and the benefits of being grateful. You know that it’s a time to pause and reflect, and be mindful of what makes your life worth living, but what do you do if you are not feeling that way at all? 

Maybe you've had a relationship end, a death in your family, or a loved one diagnosed with an illness, and you're reeling from all the emotions. Or perhaps there’s not a specific reason you can put your finger on, but you just aren’t feeling warm and fuzzy. 

Regardless of where you are this Thanksgiving season, give yourself a break and recognize that there’s no right or wrong way to do the holiday. 

There are however different ways that we can perceive reality. And if you are willing to navigate with me through an ocean of possibilities, this may change it all around, because it is the way we think that creates the feelings we experience in life. 

Here are seven ways to perceive the holidays: 

1) “I will Burn the Turkey” 
Possible scenarios: 

You're afraid something may go wrong, perhaps you’re afraid that you’ll “burn the turkey”, or that you don't feel like seeing anyone. Maybe you’re afraid of not having enough money to celebrate, or that you have sad memories of past Thanksgivings that make you feel like not celebrating. Or perhaps you don’t want to deal with people’s comments that might ruin your mood. Just the thought of the holiday terrifies you and you would rather disappear from the universe. 

The best way to deal with these feelings is to face and embrace them. Make an effort to put on a smile because it will make you feel better. When you socialize it will make others more eager to hang out again in the future. Mostly, for those who feel emotionally isolated, the holidays are a great opportunity to deepening the connections you already have. Choose one person with whom you might get closer and make an effort to spend time with them. Don’t wait to be invited to a party, instead reach out to people you know and suggest activities that you like. People are much more likely to respond to specific suggestions than to a generic “let’s get together”. 

2) “I Hate Turkey” 

Possible scenarios: 
Perhaps you hate social gatherings. Perhaps you don't like cooking but you feel obligated to do so, or you think Thanksgiving is just another consumption-focused holiday. Maybe you're upset with memories of the past; or that you don't have the day off from work. Actually, you don't have anything to be thankful for, and you’d rather just forget the holiday completely. Wherever your story is, you feel like blowing it off! You feel conflicted and defiant. 

Feeling angry is like drinking poison and wishing someone else dies. All anger is a reaction to some perceived threat, so it naturally serves as the body’s evolutionary cue to ready itself for combat. Anger affects your thinking quite as powerfully as it does your body. It affects your health in such a deep way. 

So, the best thing to do is to process your anger. I suggest that you take responsibility for how you perceive people and things and turn it around. 

Do this" 

RELAX: Take deep breaths, go for a walk or take a bath. 
RE-ASSESS: Look at the situation that provoked the anger in a different way. 

These questions may help you: 
- Am I assuming anything that needs to be verified? 
- Is this situation as serious as I think? 
- Am I exaggerating this or taking it too seriously? 
- Can I re-focus on things that I like, instead of on things that I don’t like about this person or thing? 
- Can I see this situation from the other person’s point of view? 
- What difference will this situation make in five years from now? 

I could probably list another bunch of questions to ask yourself when your vulnerability buttons are getting pushed, but hopefully, these examples will suffice. 

Bottom line, always look for alternate ways to perceive whatever provoked you, so that you can let it go. Most important is to know that no one rather then yourself has the power to make you angry. For, in the end, this “warlike” emotion is something that’s created in our own mind. 

3) “Why Turkey?” 

Possible scenarios: 
You could care less about the holiday, and have better things to do with your time - you think it's just another day. If you decide to attend an event, it's because you feel obligated and you make sure people know it. You want to have fun doing the things that you want to do and to not be bound to an event established by society. You rationalize, pondering the good and bad, and then you decide at your convenience. Your feelings are more important than anything else. Your attitude is like as if life was a game and you always have to win. The problem with this attitude is that your rationalizations and justifications take too much energy from you and you may perceive life as a battle. Everything is a problem and until you have all the details figured out you don’t relax. 

I suggest that you step back from the “game” and look at the bigger picture. Life is not a competition and it’s more important to enjoy the journey because it sure ends one day. So, how about dropping all pre-concepts about the holidays and just see it as if you have never experienced it before? 

4) I love Turkey! 

Possible scenarios: 
You absolutely love Thanksgiving! You believe it's sacred, and you want to take the opportunity to share your love and thank everyone around you. Perhaps you’re a spiritual person who enjoys helping at charity events or performing community service. Or perhaps you love to cook and to see people enjoying themselves. You do all you can to please everyone. You’re very thankful for your life, and you feel sorry for the less fortunate. You feel responsible for saving the world, and you always have great concern for others, but not much for yourself. Oops, did I say that? Yes, you lack self-love. It’s all about everybody else, but not you. 

So, at this time, let’s make a change. What about making something special just for you? Self-love is the seed that brings real peace to the world. So do it! 

What is that special something that you need or want? Go get it, or go do it - just for you!!

5) Delicious Turkey! 

Possible scenarios: 
You go with the flow! You enjoy being around people, and you have no agenda. You look forward to a gathering, eating delicious food, and having a great time! You love, feel loved, and are grateful for all that you have! You are at peace with the world. What a great attitude for the holidays! Kudos to YOU!!

6) Hooray Turkey!! 

Possible scenarios: 
You love life, and you don't need a reason to be happy. The holiday is another great opportunity to celebrate! You are the life of the party and Thanksgiving allows you to entertain, love and delight everyone! Perhaps you love to cook, sing, and dance!!! You are thankful, grateful and have a passion for life. You live in bliss! Wow!!

I admire YOU!! 

7) Turkey or No Turkey. That's the Question... 
You feel “one” with all there is in life and you're in unison with our magical world. You carry no judgments and you have a great passion for life. You are happy either with or without the Thanksgiving holiday. You live in the moment and accept what is. Salute to you, you are a Master of your perception and energy! YOU are AMAZING!

Remember, during the holidays or in life, your thoughts determine how you feel. You can change your reality when you change how you perceive it. It’s all your choice. 

Even in the darkest times, there are still things in your life to be grateful for, and those can be celebrated. Keep these perceptions in your mind and open up your heart to thankfulness, because this attitude will also bring you success in all areas of your life.

​Happy Thanksgiving!!
Much love!
Rosane

This saying has caught my attention, because I have been noticing people who talk a lot about their problems with friends not knowing how harmful this can be. I do believe that it's very important not to turn away from our pain, and face our fears by embracing our emotional state. However it's also important to find a safe space to do that, or we will all become like crying babies. 

When we have a virus we don't go out hugging people... when we have an upset stomach we don't vomit on people... Right?

Emotional outburst must be treated like any other physical debilitation - you either go see a therapist or a coach, or you retreat so you can heal naturally by processing your own stuff.

There are numerous ways to fully express our emotions: breath deeply, walk in nature, exercise, cry,,, (just to name a few); but it seems like the most common way is to talk about it over and over with other people. Although this may bring a bit of relief, it's not what true healing is about. 

On the other hand, I believe that by talking incessantly about what we don't want, brings more of that - which is not wanted - into our lives.

How about the person (or people) you decide to choose as your outburst container? Do you think they are prepared to take your stuff? What is the impact of hearing your negative feelings going to create in their lives? What are you spreading out? What's your (default) intention? 

I'm not saying pretend everything is fine when things are not... but don't just use people to be your "healer" because they are not prepared to do so and it will affect their lives as well. 

Also be careful not to use religion, yoga or any spiritual activity to bypass your emotional bruises. Like anything else, to me, it's about the middle way. How can I be genuine and authentic with my feelings without "contaminating" anyone else?

Perhaps you are not a talker, and you don't really behave this way, but what about your self talk? Are you addicted to beating yourself up and shut down so that people won't realize how unhappy you are? This isn't good either!

It's time to wake up! Stand up and say: yes, I'm in denial! This is no different then the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)! There are 12 steps on their program that help people with various addictions and compulsive behavior. The first step is to say: "Yes, I admit I was powerless over this situation (in their case alcohol) and my life had become unmanageable.   If you are adicted to talk or think "complaining" all the time, do this! 
​Accept and change. 
 
Here's an excerpt from Teal Swan about denial, she calls it  "spiritual bypassing".
I find very interesting: 

"Spiritual bypassing (or whitewashing) is the act of using spiritual beliefs to avoid facing or healing one's painful feelings, unresolved wounds and unmet needs. It is a state of avoidance. Because it is a state of avoidance, it is a state of resistance. I personally, consider Spiritual bypassing to be the shadow side of spirituality. The spiritual beliefs of any spiritual tradition, be it Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, New Age, Islamic, or even Self Help, can provide ample justification for living in a state of inauthenticity. They can all provide justification for avoiding the unwanted aspects of one's own feelings and state of being in favor of what is considered to be "a more enlightened state". 

So, do not bypass your emotions, but also do not use people for negative venting either. If you can afford, or if your insurance pays, look for professional help. Coaches and Therapists are trained for that. Also, there are plenty of complimentary help online in youtube, or google. There are many groups that are designed to support one another.  Google - your feelings and write help - I guarantee you will find a lot of positive information. 

What do you say? Do you or someone you know suppress their emotions? Do you or someone you know use religion to avoid processing their own shadows? Do you or someone you know use other people to vent about their problems? In your view, what is the best way to be real and express vulnerability without using others as your therapist or coach? 

Namaste 
Rosane CPC, ELI-MP