It is the beginning of a beautiful year, and I'm so grateful to Spirit that my own spiritual life is blooming! 2010 brought many gifts and surprises into my life, one of which was my acceptance of my own spiritual path, and spiritual gifts. Many of you, particularly those who teach with me, know how very ill I was last winter. Between all of the pain, fatigue and confusion of my body shutting down AND the high doses of IV and oral steroids I would eventually receive, I started 2010 knowing that my life just wasn't working. Among other issues, I came to admit that the many years of trying to out-sprint my deepest inner "knowing" had finally caught up with me. I have always been a highly spiritual and intuitive person, I had just held that part of me safely in a box and opened it only in the presence of my closest spiritual friends.
The good news about surrender is that with the release of the need to control, much of the fear goes away, too.
In this exhausted and surrendered state, my spirit started to get more of a say in my life. I started working with spiritual cards and intuitive readings, and not only were these readings joyful, beautiful experiences for me... the people I read for seemed moved, comforted, and more centered after a reading. Over the course of 2010, I worked with the cards so often and have been so moved when doing so, that I am certain that my prayer for each session to bring Love and light directly from God into this person's life through the reading is absolutely answered. I feel completely surrounded by and full of white light during a session. I become a channel for Love. That is my greatest gift, my understanding that I am merely a conduit, the glory for the Love and connection belongs to God, alone. I also know that this is not a perfect process, and I am very clear that if the card or the read does not fit for the person in their heart, they should leave it and take only what resonates for them in their spirit. I trust each person to be the greatest authority on their own spirituality and connection to Spirit.
In January 2010, my spirit decided that Adam and I would go to Hawaii, and that I would become certified as a Professional (Life) Coach. I had seriously considered becoming a coach through a different company, but it just never came together. So, one evening I found the Fowler Wainwright International website, saw the "Live in Hawaii" training and we were in! It made no sense, I was still recovering physically, the money was not there to go, and who just up and takes off to Hawaii, anyway? We did! In Hawaii, I met so many amazing people, and connected with two amazing ladies right away. I would later train with one of these ladies to certify for Group Coaching. In June, as one of the highlights of my year, I would train under both of these beautiful ladies for my Certified Spiritual Coach training in Sedona, AZ.
To be honest, I had my concerns about life coaching, as I had already completed a full year of graduate work in Marriage and Family Therapy. I've come to realize that both fields provide beautiful support to clients in different ways. Life Coaching is just what fits for me and my work, and I'm proud of that. I am also so blessed and impressed by the ladies I worked with in the MFT program, they are forever on my favorite people list.
Though I continue to struggle with an autoimmune disorder, living authentically helps me view these struggles in a new way. I am more in tune with my body as I become more in tune with my spirit. My zest for life is stronger and my perception of my body as a gift and miracle has created a more gentle and kind connection to it... even and especially on my toughest days.
And so here we are, the second day of 2011. After being guided in several ways over several days, I have known that I would soon be completely open about my spiritual gifts. Thank you, Loving Spirit, for your constant connection and for all of the ways you are present in my life. May I serve You and Your children well in 2011, and may I have the wisdom to float the current of your will with joy and courage, even the rocky, tumbling moments. Love and Peace to All! :) Kat
