“Though we seem to be sleeping,
there is an inner wakefullness
that directs the dream
and that will eventually shake us back
to the truth of who we are.”
Though it is often challening to accept responsibility that whats going on in the economic world today is of our own making, once we do, we reclaim our inherent power to create the best solution. As Einstein said the state of consciousness which created the problem is not the state of consciousness for the solution. So according to this we must raise the state of consciousness. How do we do it? What sort of state of consciousness created this problem in the first place?
A number of years ago I delivered a workshop to a marketing company and asked them how they try to motivate people to buy products? “That’s easy”, said the Managing Director “all our adverts motivate through fear, greed and insecurity“. Well it looks like we’re now reaping the harvest on a global scale of such motivating factors. What is the consciousness for the solution?
We all need to examine our own lives and ask what motivates us? Is it fear or greed or insecurity? If it is we need to change it for higher human qualities like love, peace, joy, prosperity for all, sharing, caring, generosity, oneness and similar qualities. The sort of qualities that when you use them in your life you feel absolutely fantastic. Just ask yourself why do you do what you do? Who are you serving? Are you serving in a manipulative, controlling way? Are you truly interested in your clients needs or just in making as much money as you can so you can feel more secure in the current economic climate? Are you driven by some insecurity which you believe will be filled by something outside of you - a bigger job, a bigger bank account, a relationship with someone who provides it all for you, a better government? These may not be very comfortable questions but as the saying going “face the truth about yourself and the truth will set you free”.
This current economic tsunami is yet another wake up call for humanity to bring us onto a whole new level of existence. In time it will clear and like all clouds it will have its silver lining. However the more we try and hold on to the past and the way it’s been up to now, the more challenging this transistion will be. We need to rise up to the challenge and realise eventhough we sometimes think we are the most evolved humans ever to be on this planet we may really be at the beginning of our evolution - future generations may look back on us as a stone age generation albeit the stones have been replaced by money!
Like the proverbial caterpillar, a transformation is taking place clearing the old, making way for the new and the most beautiful butterfly is about to emerge from her cocoon.
If you’d like some well deserved time to re-energise, be inspired and relax come along to the Dru Yoga Tuesday night class at 7.30pm or Dun Laoighre on Wednesdays 7.30am and 10am. Click to get details or go to www.seanMkelly.com
Create a great week
Sean M Kelly
I once heard a story where Walt Disney’s son and one of his business associates stood before disneyland just after it was completed. They stood in awe of what was created and felt hugely proud to be part of it (Walt Disney had died a number of years before it was complete). The business associate turned to Walt Disneys son and said “isent it a pity that Walt is not here to see it all“. Walts son paused for a second and replied “it’s because Walt did SEE it that it is here!”
Walt Disney didn’t just sit a visualise disneyland every morning and wait for it to happen, though. No, he visualised it and took action towards turning his vision into a reality. So we also have to take action. But let’s suppose he didn’t have a vision. What would he have created? What action would he have taken? Who knows? Without a clear vision of what he wanted to create how could he have created it or acted on it?
We could find many many examples of people who have achieved alot with their lives and I would say in each case we would find a vision or purpose of some sort. Yet isent it amazing that some people can synically laugh at others who are trying to better themselves with a vision, even a vision like buying a new house or losing weight or getting a new job. Isent it even more amazing that they’d do it in front of children which can have the affect of closing the childs mind to some of the inherent creative power that life offers us. Of course you can be sure that the same creative door was closed on them in their own childhood and now perhaps unknowingly they pass on this limited thinking to the next generation.
One of Disney’s visions was to “make people happy”. When I first heard this I asked myself - “did he help make me happy?” Absolutely!!! What brilliant films and characters he created. Has Disney ever helped make you happy? Luckily for us all Walt Disney’s mind was never closed to limited visionless thinking!
What is your vision? What are you creating? It doesent have to be some far off distant vision - what is your vision for today?
If you were to create your ideal day - what would it look like and how would it feel? If for no other reason but to explore your inherent creative power have a go at it. Be the Source of whatever you wish to create and you’ll be amazed. If you want more love, give more love. If you want more wealth, give more wealth. If you want support from others, give more support to others. Suspend your disbelief and give it a go.
See and feel what you wish to create in your life and surround yourself with people who believe in you even if only in your vision. And remember all the beauty, joy and abundance you’d ever like to experience is all around you and within you NOW.
It’s also worth remembering in this current economic climate that “the best things in life are FREE!”, after all how much does a bit of encouragement or a smile cost?” And finally its also worth remembering that Walk Disney almost went bankrupt 12 times in his career, only for his brother supporting him on the way! Hasent the world benefitted greatly from such vision, determination and a helping hand!
Here’s some Disney magic to enhance your day:
Carpe Diem!
Seán M Kell
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing” - Albert Einstein
A few years ago at an education conference in the UK the Dalai Lama was the key note speaker. He spoke about September 11 2001.
He reminded us that what happened on that day did not happen by accident. It took a focussed team of intelligent people working together in a very effective and efficient way to achieve what was achieved.
The Dalai Lama continued - so if we wish to succeed in creating more peace and a better world for all, then we must come together with the same level of commitment, the same level of focus and the same level of efficiency.
This is your invitation to be part of that solution to a greater world for all, simply by being present at a peace concert in Dublin tonight at 7.30pm in Stillorgan Park hotel. It’s not about coming along because “it’s going to be a great concert” (albeit that’s the intention), rather it’s simply about YOU showing up!
World peace may not happen in our lifetime, who really knows, but let us show future generations that we cared.
The cost for the evening is €35. If this is a challenge for anyone we will gratefully accept any donation. Simply put it in an envelope marked donation and give it in at registration.
If you are unable to join us physically this evening please take a few moments to be still, connect in with us at some level and hold a vision for world peace.
With deep appreciation
Sean M Kelly
Full details on www.seanMkelly.com
I guess it really comes as no surprise to anyone who practices yoga that it helps boost brain power. As someone who has competed in the world memory championships achieving 8th in the world in 1997 and who has been studying and practicing yoga for a number of years it has certainly helped me and those I teach with learning quicker and easier and most importantly with their ability to concentrate and focus, not to mention any of the physical benefits.
So heres a very interesting video clip about a Superbrain Yoga which I came across. Well worth a watch and watch it all to hear why it works. If what they’re saying is true it can offer a drug free treatment to kids with ADHD and other related challenges which is fantastic. Given how simple it is, it is certainly worth a try to explore for yourself. Watch the video and have a go now to re-energise your brain!
If you’d like to experience Dru Yoga, I’m now facilitating a drop in class on Tuesday evenings in Milltown Park Dublin - 7.30-9pm. Cost per class just Euro 15. Click here for details
In-joy
Sean M Kelly
Last Friday evening a young man, with love and gratitude in his heart, bent over and kissed his beloved Mother to say goodbye. His Mother making herself more comfortable in her favourite chair turned on the TV to watch her favourite program. As she settled into her chair she heard her son close the front door behind him.
There are millions of moments in our lives which we just take for granted never really being fully present to the beauty and magic that is all around us. Sometimes we rush out the door on our loved ones never saying goodbye or connecting in any real way. Sometimes we don’t allow ourselves to really enjoy whats truly important - nourishing our relationships, being loving and kind to people, sharing our talents, sharing whatever we have to share.
A distinguised pioneer in integrative medicine Dr Joan Boryesenko said one time -
“The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live.”
Let this week be a week in which you choose to live from the highest part of yourself. Let it be a week in which you choose to be fully present to the beauty and magic that is all around you and indeed that is within you. Go the extra mile for someone. Create a beautiful moment for someone, a moment which will resonate postively in their lives and yours for years to come. And most importantly make sure you take time this week to say goodbye to people as you part company. And make sure in your thoughts, words and/or deeds you wish them well and send them your love.
Yesterday evening as I piped in front of the hearse for this mans beloved Mother the grey clouds in the sky cleared revealing a most beautiful rainbow. I knew this lady was special. I knew this even more when the priest during her eulogy said: “she had given many years of service to her family and the community”.
Last Saturday morning the son returned to visit his beloved Mother. She was still sitting in her favourite chair with the TV on. As her son approached her, his heart grew heavy and his eyes filled with tears, as he realised his beloved Mother had passed away during the night.
Remember to say goodbye to those you love this week. None of us know when we will be called from this life.
Carpe Diem!
Sean M Kelly
PS: Celebrate Peace on September 11th in a concert with Terry Oldfield & Soraya and supported by myself. It will be a wonderful evening to be fully present and connect with the highest part of yourself. To reserve your place go to www.seanMkelly.com. Watch Terry & Soraya perform in the video below:
(Click on image for Dublin concert details)
When you allow your magnificence to shine you free yourself of old limiting beliefs and touch people in ways you could never have imagined. We all have magnificece within us. It’s what we truly feel most passionate and excited about. It’s a way of being which nourishes the gifts we have been given, feels absolutely joyous and whose perfume enhances the lives of those we touch. What is your magnificence?
One world renown person who clearly demonstrates his magnificence through his music is Terry Oldfield (www.terryoldfield.com - Terry has sold over 5 million albums worldwide). As you listen to his music you begin to resonate and connect with that part of you which knows your magnificence. It may reveal itself in words or feelings or magnificent thoughts but the music will help you connect with the place within you which knows.
Below is a video entitled “Terry Oldfields Underwater world”. As you listen to the music and watch the video ask yourself the question “What is your magnificence?”. Let go completely into the music and enter its energy. Simply take a few moments in your day to let go and reflect on “what is your magnificence?” Then remain open and aware as the answer presents itself.
The great news is Terry Oldfield and his partner Soraya are performing a concert in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday September 11th at 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin. The concert is entitled “Music for the Heart and Soul” and offers you a rare opportunity to experience Terry Oldfield’s music live.
Tickets for the concert are Euro 35 and can be bought online at www.seanMkellycom
Given that the concert is on September 11th we also have an intention to send a wave of peaceful light out to the world - your peaceful presence will help this be realised.
Terry and Soraya will also be delivering a workshop “Resonance - healing sound workshop” on Sunday 14th September, 10am to 5.30pm, in Stillorgan Park hotel, Dublin.
Involving music and yoga the day will give you an experience of your own magnificence. The cost is Euro 95. To reserve your place go to www.seanMkelly.com
For any further information please phone 087 2494954.
In-Joy
Sean M Kelly
Email: info@seanMkelly.com
According to the actor Morgan Freeman in the film “The Bucket List” the Ancient Egyptians believed that when you arrive at the gates of heaven you are asked two questions and your answer to these questions determines whether you are admitted. What were the questions?
1. Have you found Joy in your life?
2. Has your life brought Joy to others?
Are these great questions? Absolutely! Let’s think about the first one - have you found joy in your life? But first how do you define joy? For me its an absolutely fantastic emotion where we feel totally present, passionate, fearless, nothing needs to be added or taken away, we are there, everything feels totally fantastic and we feel we are exactly where we are meant to be in this life. Of course it can be really simple where we, like Morgan Freeman in the film, simply “laugh until we cry”.
Now the interesting thing here is once we enter that state, our joy beams out of every pour of our being and in doing so our life brings joy to others and sometimes in the most unexpected ways.
In 2003 I went on a retreat to Israel and Palestine. One day a few of us visited Bethlehem and a Palestinian who was with us asked me to play the bagpipes outside the Church of the Nativity. At the time Bethlehem was under a strict curfew for most of the day. Most of the people there could not work because of this, so they would try and sell what they could to any tourists that were around. As the cold wind blew outside the church I took out my pipes and began to play. Immediately we were surrounded by quite a crowd, with very little room to move. After playing a couple of tunes, it was quiet again. I looked over at this one man who looked like he’d suffered a lot in the troubles over there. Then he put his hand out to shake mine. I of course returned the gesture and as we shook hands he looked at me and said “thanks for bringing your music”.
So really in answering the first question we answer the second - once you find your joy you will directly or indirectly create joy for others.
Even more interesting is that if we go straight to question 2 because we’re not sure what our joy is and create an intention to bring joy to others we will very quickly find our joy, since in order to bring joy to others we must feel joyous ourselves.
Let this week be a week in which you find your joy and bring joy to others. Remember this doesent mean we have to go off changing anything, joy is a state of mind, a state of heart which can be experienced anywhere, anytime.
Here’s 7 ways to find your joy:
1. Do something you love to do - go for a walk, play with your kids, invent something new, write a song, sing a song, have a day totally free from technology - internet, mobile phones, tv; go the extra mile for a customer, make your garden more beautiful!
2. Tell your partner you love them with all your heart. Listen to the song “Say” by John Mayer, from the movie here if you need inspiration for this:
3. Do a form a exercise you love to do - swim, jog, cycle, martial arts, yoga or whatever you love
4. Take a step in the direction of your dreams - stop putting off what you’d love to do - begin the book, take the course, write the music, climb the mountain, begin the business.
5. Phone a friend - if you’ve lost contact with a friend over the years, give them a call even if just to say hello!
6. When a child wants to say something to you, go down to their height, look them in the eye and truly listen to what they are saying. You never know perhaps there is a message there for you.
7. For one day totally know that you are being looked after. Totally believe in the old Irish saying “you are held in the palm of Gods hand”. Hand everything over to God or whatever universal intelligence you believe in and get about your business knowing that everything is being taken care of for the greater good of all.
Here’s the clip out of the movie where Morgan Freeman is asking Jack Nicholson these two questions.
In-Joy
Sean M Kelly
Sometimes we come across a book or a film which tells us we can have whatever we want. So our ego mind says “Excellent, that sounds good to me, there’s loads of things I want!”
So we get to work manifesting - I want a new house - the most beautiful in the world; a flashy car; I absolutely want out of this job which I hate and please give me a perfect loving relationship! Our ego mind sets these MASSIVE goals and wants them ALL achieved NOW! We create a vision board, put up pictures, feel them already realised and affirm “I’m a millionaire, I live in my dream house, I have my dream job, I am at peace” and so on. We’re also supposed to do it every day if its to work and absolutely dont let any negative thoughts in!!! So every morning we get up early and look at our vision board pretending its all happened!
After a few days of early morning mental re-wiring our faith begins to fade. During the day another voice starts to speak inside us saying things like - “who are you to own a big house?” or “a millionaire! Are you kidding? You said that years ago and you’re still broke!” or “a dream job!!! Dont you know you have to suffer in this life to make a living!”
This voice begins to put some doubt in your manifesting but you carry on for another couple of days until you meet your friend ”doubting Thomas”.
Thomas KNOWS we’re at the mercy of a chaotic world and must survive as best we can. You AFFIRM to him that “you’re a millionaire, living in a gigantic house, with loads of ferrari’s with the most loving partner in the world and are totally at peace with yourself.”
He bursts out laughing and tells you you’ve lost the plot!!! Your inner peace is quickly lost as you begin to argue with Thomas and wonder is he right, afterall you’ve been doing the manifesting for a week and nothing’s happened! But what about the film you watched which said you can have anything you want ..?
To top it all Thomas, out of concern for you, tells you about his friend, who gave up their job to chase their dreams, ended up flat broke, went back to their employer with their tails between their legs, nearly ended up getting divorced and got a bad dose of hemeroids!!!
That night as you go to sleep you finally decide after a few weeks of trying to manifest your dreams it’s time to take down the vision board and get back to reality. Your last thought as you go off to sleep with a tear in your eye is - ”I’m simply not worthy!!!”
When we set massive goals that are far outside our present reality its very difficult to truly believe they will come true. It’s far better to start where success is easy - believe and act at this level and build success upon success. As the Chinese saying goes “a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step” and remember that step isent the one that will take you to the top of Mount Everest but it may be the one that puts you on the path to your chosen summit.
Set a small goal for yourself, one that is easily achieved. Maybe this is to get fitter, healthier, start saving, learn something new, create a small business, whatever. Ask yourself how will you know this goal has been achieved? Will you run a 10K, have saved every month for 6 months, started a course in art or music or writing or something that you’ve always loved to do. Once your goal is set take a step in that direction - go to the gym, open a savings account, go on a course and act on it today!
As you continue to take steps in the direction of your dreams/goals celebrate every glorious step. When your goal is achieved realise it was because of YOU that it has been achieved (with the help of others of course) -your thoughts/imagination which created the goal, your vision, your decision to go for it and your consistent action to achieve it. If your goals are about being and doing what you love, your dreams are not on some far off future horizon but you’re experiencing them every day as you exercise, or write, or play music, or save, or by being the source of a totally loving relationship, or by building your business.
Heres a lovely piece to finish - Ralph Waldo Emersons definition of success:
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Back in January I saw one of the speakers from the Secret was coming to Ireland, a Dr John De Martini. I was half interested so I booked in for a breakfast briefing. I nearly didn’t go as I felt I’ve seen so many speakers, read so many books, etc, in fact I asked my wife did she want to go instead! She didn’t. So I went. I was very glad I did.
One of the messages I got from that morning related to money. John spoke about how he would pay everyone else first before he’d pay himself. If business wasent good that month he wouldn’t get paid at all! What sort of message is this giving to ourselves and the universe? What value are we putting on ourselves and our work if we pay ourselves last?
John decided to pay himself first by setting up a savings account and putting away $100 each month. He even wondered would he be able to afford $100! After a couple of months he realised it was quite easy and wondered why dont I increase the amount every quarter by 10%? So he did and he’s been doing it ever since (I think about 20/30 years). I dont know how much he now saves every month but I’m sure its very substantial and he’s now a very very wealthy person.
If you sit down and figure out how your money can grow with such a simple strategy its quite amazing, its the power of compounding. For example lets suppose you decide to save Euro 100 per month and only increase it by 10% every year (not every quarter). By the end of year one you’ll have saved Euro 1,232. By the end of year 10 you will be saving Euro 225 per month and you will have saved Euro 19,744. Carry on for another 10 years without even increasing the amount and you’ll have Euro 67,000 (approx). If you decide to save Euro 1,000 per month after 20 years you’ll have 670,000. (These figures are based on 5% interest rate.)
Of course its not a get rich quick scheme. You can make more in other types of investments but you can do this as well and its a very safe way to invest. Also because no matter how tough your month is if you discipline yourself to save every month you’ll feel wealthier every month. And if like everything in life you feel grateful for what you have, by the law of attraction more will come your way.
After John’s talk and reflecting on all the get rich quick schemes I’ve come across in property and shares, which for me have never really returned what was promised at the beginning, I immediately opened a savings account with a good interest rate and started to save in this simple, effective and self managable way. I also decided to personally lodge the money myself each month (no matter how big the queue) so I really feel my money growing and take time to be grateful.
If you’re interested Dr John De Martini is back in Dublin this month and well worth experiencing - see www.horizonspeakers.com If you’d like to experience his breakthrough weekend I’ve organised a group a discount of between 5/10% depending on numbers. If you’re interested let me know by email to info@seanmkelly.com
Most of all take action on this simple and effective strategy for growing your money.
Here’s a youtube video of John talking about the value of money.
May your most fulfilling dreams come true
Sean
PS: Theres still a couple of places left for the inspirational day in Glendalough next wednesday 18th. Give yourself a day off the threadmill to be inspired, be yourself and enjoy it all. Email info@seanmkelly.com for details.
As I look out the window I see two magpipes - two for joy! Does this mean happiness is outside me or is it because I’m thinking happy thoughts that I attract two magpipes? Well I guess this is one of the big questions in life - is happiness within or is it without?
Many of us have searched and searched outside of ourselves to find happiness - looking for that ‘right’ relationship, accumulating stuff, seeking approval from others, never ending pursuit of more money, getting the ideal job or some other external pursuit that promises us happiness in some far off date. Albeit that there are practical needs to address in our lives, if we allow them to consume us we soon end up shattered! Have you ever found lasting happiness outside yourself?
Last night as I watched my six year old daughter and her friends playing chasing and having a fantastic time, I thought how great it is that they can be so fully present in life, totally enjoying it all in the moment. They don’t need to analyse anything they simply play and be themselves.
Think about your own life and recall times when you were truly happy, full of vitality and enjoying life. What was going on inside you? Did you feel you lacked anything? Did you think life isent perfect yet? Or did you simply choose to “Be Happy”!
Once we let go of the need that anything outside ourselves needs to change inorder to be happy we can realise true happiness. Happiness is not in our past and it is not in our future, it is here and now. You do not have to go anywhere else, be with anyone else or do anything else. Simply choose to tune into your true nature that of being happy, just like children playing. Why not explore this for yourself, even if only for today.
Let go of any need to change or judge anything today. Let go of any need to have a reason to be happy. Simply take a wonderful breath of life and choose happiness. Feel it within. Allow this feeling to grow inside you and enjoy it all. Being happy really involves very little effort, its staying miserable that uses huge amounts of energy - thinking and holding on to negative and limiting thoughts and emotions. Let them go and Be Happy! Then go about your day and notice when you choose to be happy the quality of your day greatly improves. As you continue to be happy it continues to build and real magic begins to happen!
Be Happy, I dare you! If you’d like a whole day exploring this I invite you to join a small group of us in Glendalough on Wednesday 18th June - see below for more details or email me at info@seanMkelly.com
In-Joy, Sean M Kelly
www.seanMkelly.com
Enjoy a day being yourself in beautiful Glendalough - Wed June 18th
- Your Invitation to Re-Energise and Be YourSelf
From 10am until 4.30pm I invite you to join a small group of us in Glendalough, doing some gentle hill walking, gentle yoga and simply being yourself. It will be a refreshing, re-energising, reflective experience helping you align with whats truly important in your life. The cost for the day is just Euro 95 and is being facilitated by myself. Email info@seanMkelly.com to register your place.
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