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Angel
A.I did the 5 minute IFG meditation every day. What I found interesting was how difficult is was for me to simply take 5 minutes for me daily. Eye opening experience. I did enjoy the mediation and could feel my energy shift.
B. I did use it during the day when I felt negative energy seeping in and it truly made a difference. I just have to remember to use this tool. Definitely can change my life.
C. Finished the to do list
D. Spoke to my partner. Interesting to see how she viewed the first class and meditation. WE are both excited to be involved in the energy of this class.
I enjoyed the first class and the introductions. Amazing how we all seem to be on a similar journey.
christina k
Homework: (I hope I’m writing this in the proper place).
Blue: Okinawa, Erin’s eyes, veins, earth, cobalt paint, Hanauma Bay,Nico’s Halloween costume, my father’s love of gems and minerals.
IFG 5 min per day feels good. Hand on my heart, grounded down to my toes, pulsating blue-green love energy, swirling white light around me protecting me from others’ negativity.
The idea that we “leave energy everywhere” is new and interesting to me. I imagine myself dropping confetti through out the day; the cafeteria, classrooms, playground, grocery store, meetings, dentist’s office. Then I feel drained and wonder where my confetti went.
When my energy is down, being conscious of my feet on the ground, hand on heart, swirling love energy again, living in gratitude. It’s harder to do when I’m tired.
Phone call with AP partner was good. Fun to meet new people. Time went fast.
What I loved about the last class: all the different women seeking a new way to be in this world, moving towards something, even when we’re not sure exactly what.
I loved hearing Robin’s story about meeting Freedom the Eagle, and about how easily she learned other languages. I loved the contrast of feeling Native American and not speaking much vs. growing up in fast-paced, loud-talking NYC.
jennifer
I felt extremely connected in class with Robin’s flow and the participation. I enjoyed the guided imagery exercise of imagining the color blue, which for me brought up a soft, soothing blanket eveloping me inward to before birth. A womb of love and unconditional source energy. Which brought me to a silent place within. I also enjoyed the happiness meditation and utilizing the images of little emoji’s filling in my chakras in the front and back. I noticed a little resistance among certain parts of my body trying to incorporate joy. Yet I attempted to allow those places and visualized them softening in time. The connection to my A.P. partner was fun as well. The 5 minutes was a fun challenge of sorts as to stay on track which will take getting used to in a conversation; Yet I realized just how pertinent the value of boundaries is in my life. We both seemed to be doing great navigating through the technical part which eased my anxiety with learning new programs. Great week!
Margaret
It was a busy first week! Still trying to get in the groove of things and make more time. My biggest struggle this week was making the time for the 5 min meditation during the day. Most often it ended up being the end of the night before I finally sat down to do it. I think it would be much more effective to do it at the beginning of the day, so this will be my goal for next week. After checking in with my homework partner (Jamie), we both agreed this was something we needed to improve on. We agreed to check in with each other everyday to make sure we are making time for it. One of the benefits to having my sister in the course with me:) She also suggested that I set an alarm on my phone, when it goes off it is time to meditate. I think that will help me from putting it off until later…I enjoyed the first class, even though we missed the first half due to my complete lack of knowledge on Skype. But now that we have that figured out can’t wait to see what next week will bring!
Maia
To meet Mitzuko was lovely!
We shared about our happiness meditation experience and noticed how sometime it is not easy to shift into a good feeling mode, most probably because we are so used to be pre-occupied with our daily life. To help with it, I usually force myself smiling, and some how it works! My energy shifts into a higher gear and I feel lighter and more positive about whatever I’m thinking about. I really like this meditation, because it helps me to remember all the things Im grateful for 🙂
Crystal
Robin and I had a high-energy, engaging conversation, exchanging experiences in applying our class meditation practice and integrating it into our respective ‘challenging’ situations.
Meeting everyone during the class session and exchange was helpful in carrying the meditation energy beyond practice times; I pictured it as an extension cord so that I could stay ‘plugged in’ and one person even commented that my smile was ‘electric.’ (!)
Sometimes I substitute the concept ‘relaxed’ or ‘content’ for ‘happy’ if a challenging situation does not seem to call for ‘happy’ as a description of an effective (for me) response. The point is however that the meditation/mantra practice brings clarity swiftly to any event, and ultimately makes beautifully seamless days a reality.
Mitsuko
I shared with Maia that I was pleasantly surprised how I fit in the group and that there were much commonalities among other participants. Also with the IFG Medi, I was reminded that it was not easy to remember to put the smile on as I was already in a habit of having mini Medis – to add another component take a bit getting used to. I hope it will get easier as time goes by, and I have noticed that I try to catch moments where it feels good and to soak that feeling up. Feels good 🙂 Great to have an accountability partner – really makes a difference!
Alicia
This week, I learned an inspirational quote from a wise healer, “a seed in the dark soil germinates and grows into the light.” In short, it is not until we face our shadows that the gifts we seek are presented to us. Our shadow parts are the key to finding our joy and freedom. We may not notice them at first. However, little by little, they give us clarity in the most unexpected way. The feel good meditation we learned is an amazing vehicle which helps to transmute shadow frequencies and brings us closer to our inner truth. I feel more expansive as a result of the shifts taking place. The conversation I had with Phyllis was very enlightening and profound. It helped me realize that each one of us is on an individual, but unique, journey. No matter what our path is, the universe holds us dearly and sweetly.
Alicia
A specific example of when I turned around a heavy feeling happened today. I waited approximately 30 minutes in line to enter the building for a client’s interview. It was at this moment that I remembered to apply Robin’s IFG meditation and witnessed an immediate shift in my energy. I went from feeling anxious to feeling joyous in a matter of seconds. I love hearing about the student and teacher introductions in class.
Robin
I had many chances to use the happiness meditation this week! Things have been tough and I’m going thru a lot. The first time I used the tool was the day after class. I had a huge fight with my daughter, it was awful, and I had already been having issues with my mother too. I was able to use it then and over the next few days and it helped me turn it around and not go into feeling pity/hopelessness. I didn’t stick with it enough tho. Since I had used it a few times, I didn’t do it as a practice each day. Things have just been real intense for me, and I have been allowing my stress to build. I didn’t make time for the med today either. I had a bit of a melt down tonite. It’s crazy how I was able to be ok and stick with it for a few days, and then i let crap get in the way and end up losing it. I have some work to do!
I was beating myself up a bit too for not having the homework finished on time, still stressed now! I’m glad to have talked with my partner tho. We had a good conversation, and she related with me on the ‘perfectionism’ thing. I gotta let up on myself a bit. But I’m really not ok with just sending this in now!
I loved the class and I’m very excited to be here. I just need to get out of my own way. I loved meeting everyone too, and listening to them. It’s awesome to be a part of this community of like minded people too.
Deva
I found using the IFG tool works best at first light or when i first become conscious in the morning. Sometimes i awake and my mind immediately goes towards thing s that feel unfinished or circumstances that feel unsettled. Saying i feel good was helpful and i found that grounding my body, becoming aware of physical sensations and doing a gratitude inventory was very helpful in elevating my frequency and redirecting my mental attention. I also like to practice smiling internally at my organs. 🙂
Deva
Couple things I liked about class was the story of your name and also talking about the color blue and my totem animals. I just bought some new christmas decorations and they are soon sparkly. Humming birds, butterfly and owls were all in there. i wish i could share a picture. 🙂
Noemi Zamudio
B. One day, shortly after the IFG meditation, it corrected my negative self talk. I thought, “I hate my life.” My higher-self (?) caught me and corrected me…’I love my life.’
D. I like the calmness and pace of the teacher’s voice. It’s been something I have tried to emulate in others. I also, appreciate the clarity in the instructions. Ex. Steps 1+2 or A+B because my brain needs structure. Thank you.
A.I did the 5 minute IFG meditation every day. What I found interesting was how difficult is was for me to simply take 5 minutes for me daily. Eye opening experience. I did enjoy the mediation and could feel my energy shift.
B. I did use it during the day when I felt negative energy seeping in and it truly made a difference. I just have to remember to use this tool. Definitely can change my life.
C. Finished the to do list
D. Spoke to my partner. Interesting to see how she viewed the first class and meditation. WE are both excited to be involved in the energy of this class.
I enjoyed the first class and the introductions. Amazing how we all seem to be on a similar journey.
Homework: (I hope I’m writing this in the proper place).
Blue: Okinawa, Erin’s eyes, veins, earth, cobalt paint, Hanauma Bay,Nico’s Halloween costume, my father’s love of gems and minerals.
IFG 5 min per day feels good. Hand on my heart, grounded down to my toes, pulsating blue-green love energy, swirling white light around me protecting me from others’ negativity.
The idea that we “leave energy everywhere” is new and interesting to me. I imagine myself dropping confetti through out the day; the cafeteria, classrooms, playground, grocery store, meetings, dentist’s office. Then I feel drained and wonder where my confetti went.
When my energy is down, being conscious of my feet on the ground, hand on heart, swirling love energy again, living in gratitude. It’s harder to do when I’m tired.
Phone call with AP partner was good. Fun to meet new people. Time went fast.
What I loved about the last class: all the different women seeking a new way to be in this world, moving towards something, even when we’re not sure exactly what.
I loved hearing Robin’s story about meeting Freedom the Eagle, and about how easily she learned other languages. I loved the contrast of feeling Native American and not speaking much vs. growing up in fast-paced, loud-talking NYC.
I felt extremely connected in class with Robin’s flow and the participation. I enjoyed the guided imagery exercise of imagining the color blue, which for me brought up a soft, soothing blanket eveloping me inward to before birth. A womb of love and unconditional source energy. Which brought me to a silent place within. I also enjoyed the happiness meditation and utilizing the images of little emoji’s filling in my chakras in the front and back. I noticed a little resistance among certain parts of my body trying to incorporate joy. Yet I attempted to allow those places and visualized them softening in time. The connection to my A.P. partner was fun as well. The 5 minutes was a fun challenge of sorts as to stay on track which will take getting used to in a conversation; Yet I realized just how pertinent the value of boundaries is in my life. We both seemed to be doing great navigating through the technical part which eased my anxiety with learning new programs. Great week!
It was a busy first week! Still trying to get in the groove of things and make more time. My biggest struggle this week was making the time for the 5 min meditation during the day. Most often it ended up being the end of the night before I finally sat down to do it. I think it would be much more effective to do it at the beginning of the day, so this will be my goal for next week. After checking in with my homework partner (Jamie), we both agreed this was something we needed to improve on. We agreed to check in with each other everyday to make sure we are making time for it. One of the benefits to having my sister in the course with me:) She also suggested that I set an alarm on my phone, when it goes off it is time to meditate. I think that will help me from putting it off until later…I enjoyed the first class, even though we missed the first half due to my complete lack of knowledge on Skype. But now that we have that figured out can’t wait to see what next week will bring!
To meet Mitzuko was lovely!
We shared about our happiness meditation experience and noticed how sometime it is not easy to shift into a good feeling mode, most probably because we are so used to be pre-occupied with our daily life. To help with it, I usually force myself smiling, and some how it works! My energy shifts into a higher gear and I feel lighter and more positive about whatever I’m thinking about. I really like this meditation, because it helps me to remember all the things Im grateful for 🙂
Robin and I had a high-energy, engaging conversation, exchanging experiences in applying our class meditation practice and integrating it into our respective ‘challenging’ situations.
Meeting everyone during the class session and exchange was helpful in carrying the meditation energy beyond practice times; I pictured it as an extension cord so that I could stay ‘plugged in’ and one person even commented that my smile was ‘electric.’ (!)
Sometimes I substitute the concept ‘relaxed’ or ‘content’ for ‘happy’ if a challenging situation does not seem to call for ‘happy’ as a description of an effective (for me) response. The point is however that the meditation/mantra practice brings clarity swiftly to any event, and ultimately makes beautifully seamless days a reality.
I shared with Maia that I was pleasantly surprised how I fit in the group and that there were much commonalities among other participants. Also with the IFG Medi, I was reminded that it was not easy to remember to put the smile on as I was already in a habit of having mini Medis – to add another component take a bit getting used to. I hope it will get easier as time goes by, and I have noticed that I try to catch moments where it feels good and to soak that feeling up. Feels good 🙂 Great to have an accountability partner – really makes a difference!
This week, I learned an inspirational quote from a wise healer, “a seed in the dark soil germinates and grows into the light.” In short, it is not until we face our shadows that the gifts we seek are presented to us. Our shadow parts are the key to finding our joy and freedom. We may not notice them at first. However, little by little, they give us clarity in the most unexpected way. The feel good meditation we learned is an amazing vehicle which helps to transmute shadow frequencies and brings us closer to our inner truth. I feel more expansive as a result of the shifts taking place. The conversation I had with Phyllis was very enlightening and profound. It helped me realize that each one of us is on an individual, but unique, journey. No matter what our path is, the universe holds us dearly and sweetly.
A specific example of when I turned around a heavy feeling happened today. I waited approximately 30 minutes in line to enter the building for a client’s interview. It was at this moment that I remembered to apply Robin’s IFG meditation and witnessed an immediate shift in my energy. I went from feeling anxious to feeling joyous in a matter of seconds. I love hearing about the student and teacher introductions in class.
I had many chances to use the happiness meditation this week! Things have been tough and I’m going thru a lot. The first time I used the tool was the day after class. I had a huge fight with my daughter, it was awful, and I had already been having issues with my mother too. I was able to use it then and over the next few days and it helped me turn it around and not go into feeling pity/hopelessness. I didn’t stick with it enough tho. Since I had used it a few times, I didn’t do it as a practice each day. Things have just been real intense for me, and I have been allowing my stress to build. I didn’t make time for the med today either. I had a bit of a melt down tonite. It’s crazy how I was able to be ok and stick with it for a few days, and then i let crap get in the way and end up losing it. I have some work to do!
I was beating myself up a bit too for not having the homework finished on time, still stressed now! I’m glad to have talked with my partner tho. We had a good conversation, and she related with me on the ‘perfectionism’ thing. I gotta let up on myself a bit. But I’m really not ok with just sending this in now!
I loved the class and I’m very excited to be here. I just need to get out of my own way. I loved meeting everyone too, and listening to them. It’s awesome to be a part of this community of like minded people too.
I found using the IFG tool works best at first light or when i first become conscious in the morning. Sometimes i awake and my mind immediately goes towards thing s that feel unfinished or circumstances that feel unsettled. Saying i feel good was helpful and i found that grounding my body, becoming aware of physical sensations and doing a gratitude inventory was very helpful in elevating my frequency and redirecting my mental attention. I also like to practice smiling internally at my organs. 🙂
Couple things I liked about class was the story of your name and also talking about the color blue and my totem animals. I just bought some new christmas decorations and they are soon sparkly. Humming birds, butterfly and owls were all in there. i wish i could share a picture. 🙂
B. One day, shortly after the IFG meditation, it corrected my negative self talk. I thought, “I hate my life.” My higher-self (?) caught me and corrected me…’I love my life.’
D. I like the calmness and pace of the teacher’s voice. It’s been something I have tried to emulate in others. I also, appreciate the clarity in the instructions. Ex. Steps 1+2 or A+B because my brain needs structure. Thank you.