So many different journeys all so different and yet so similar. What does it take for us as women to break from the past of limiting beliefs to discover the potential that we hold? Each woman standing tall, in who she is sharing the unique truth of her own experience, sends ripples out into the universe and touches another woman who is completely unaware of what just happened. And yet, there’s a knowing in her body that something has changed.
The ripple affect has been proven with butterflies and their beating of wings. What happens when a woman can no longer stand still and her wings start to beat to music that only she can hear?
In a constant state of metamorphosis, we are what it takes for this world, our world to change.
Sitting here writing out side, I listen to the robins singing their song. What becomes interesting for me is that they have several songs. All very melodic and touches my soul as I inhale their beauty and magnificence. They remind me of who I am and I liken myself and other women to nature and all its beauty. Whether it be tree, bird, chipmunk or weed, at each stage of our life there is an unfolding and there is magnificence to each and every stage. At one point in my life I would have said that it goes unnoticed by most. What my heart tells me today is that we notice it, we just don’t speak of it in fear of what others will think of us. That is one of the stages that I have moved through. I cannot say that I’ve moved beyond it as yesterday I discover that I haven’t. It’s o.k. I know that in a breath the next unfolding of who I am becomes yet again me awakening another aspect of who I am.
Since I have awakened to my own potential, it is as though with every breath a layer is shed, a new bud appears. I am in a garden of perpetual growth and I have planted my own seeds since my awakening.
A great friend of mine shared something with me this morning and I could feel it as my truth. And yes, as women Decloak and unveil so that others can see the magnificence that we hold, another woman’s thought can become your truth. Why? Because as the words leave another persons lips, the ripples goes out and the truth awakens in your body. It’s not a mind share. It’s a personal sharing of something unique to one person that enables another person to awaken to their own truth. Truth at a much deeper level in the body and yet at a much higher level of consciousness. Where there were no words before, out of the mouth of another awakened presence, there are now words for the experience.
I liken myself to all living creatures. From animals to plants. Each of us a living expression of what becomes possible when allowing the ‘knowing’ in your body to lead you to the divine truth which is unique to you.
Women around me are wakening up and it is like fertilizer for me. I become stronger, taller and that much more magnificent because I know that I AM not alone.
The flower that gets planted and unattended to will grow and maybe not flourish. The baby bird in the nest if left, may survive but not grow without others around it. Are we as women any different in this ‘garden of perpetual growth?’
Right here, right now in this breath, there are no words to end this. This is only a beginning.
With much RIG, (Respect, Integrity and Generosity of Spirit)
Amy
August 29th, 2009
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I’m amazed at what happens as these collectives grow and expand in ways beyond the imagination. My life continues to evolve in ways that at one point in my life I wouldn’t have thought possible and now…it’s simply what I expect. Imagine expecting nothing less than what I deserve in life for my own evolution?
Imagine being part of something where all that is required is to show up and simply be yourSelf? As new tribal members meet the excitement grows. What does my/our life look like as I/we continue to share with others the truth of our own experience?
Last night was an experience like so many others that I now have. While having a meaningful conversation on the phone with my friend Naomi, my friend Sarah arrives for a visit. Both women had only heard of each other up until the Women of Intensity Gathering at my office. It was easy to note the excitement in Naomi’s voice knowing that Sarah (a new found Ohana Tribal member and friend) was going to be engaging in meaningful conversation with me…and I’m sure that she realized that even though her physical presence may not have been there, she was there on a whole different level.
Both women incredible with so much to share with others. Last night I was the ‘other’ woman that they chose to share with and now, I share this experience with all of you. I sit here in my living room and know that even though the physical bodies of other women may not be seen here, I sense so many of my friends as I write. I’ll never be or feel alone again.
When women gather…by phone, Google Groups, small gatherings or any other way, miracles happen. I remember myself as well as others saying an expression that seems almost amusing to me now. “All we can do is pray for a miracle.” Well maybe then, maybe for others but what I know for mySelf is that every day that I wake up and get to live another day in a way which is meaningful to me (and possible touch someone else’s life), is a miracle. Did I have to stop and pray for it? No. I create my own miracles and it’s simply…’Miraculous.” 
I remember when I started this journey and it changed my life in ways that there are no words for. I wanted everyone to live as I was living knowing that not only my life had evolved but health issues disappeared. How could others not want what I had? How could others not embrace the genius of what I had discovered and was so willing to share with them? It’s quite simple. They’re not me and I was no different than they were before I discovered a different way of moving through the world.
What I realize now is that I have nothing to prove or justify to others. Rather I can be Honest – Open – Clear and Direct when someone asks, “So what are these programs/retreats/courses that you’ve taken?” I could become annoyed or share with them what I have experienced. In spite of the rolling of the eyes or the looks of disbelief, when I remember who I am and know that their body reactions are nothing more than them allowing their body to process what they’re hearing, there is no need for annoyance. What they do with the information is entirely up to them. And…I choose to continue to move forward in a direction that is meaningful and will feed my soul and the evolution of Self.
As I continue to share what I know and the truth of who I am, who knows where it will all lead and what I know is that if I don’t share…then I know what I can expect…Nothing. If I believe and I do believe that each and every one of us is magnificent, I would only be limiting mySelf and possibly would only ‘coast’ through my life in stead of experiencing my life to the fullest.
What if we were to stop being polite to others by having small conversations and allowed ourselves to have ‘engaging’ conversations all day and every day? What would our lives look like? What would others’ lives look like? Guess What? There’s only one way to find out.
I’m welcoming of other Ohana and am excited…wait a minute…SOOOO EXCITED at what lies ahead of me and better yet, at who I can become as I share the truth of who I am. And who am I?
I Am the Bold Vibration for Accelerated Change. (Care to meet with me)?
Hugs,
Amy
December 30th, 2008
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Today I gathered with a group of women and every time is the same as the time before. Magnificent.
There is something to be said about what takes place when women gather and have meaningful conversations. Nothing to do except speak of the truth that roams around in our bodies.
One woman that was there today had never been part of the experience and it was all new to her. As I shared my thoughts with her of what ‘popped’ for me when she spoke, tears came streaming down her face. Although the language that she heard was possibly different than what she was used to, there’s no denying that her body knew ‘truth’ which she may not have tapped into until today. The body will not be silenced. I looked at her and I marveled as the truth of who she is awakened within. Maybe she doesn’t know how magnificent she is today - and I trust that the truth of who she is started to awaken today and I witnessed it. Now there is no turning back. Moving forward will be all that her body will be calling for. What she knows of her past she may very well discover is nothing more than a very old movie or story that is nothing more than comfortable because of its familiarity of knowing the outcome. Hmmm, what she may discover is that it may not be so ‘comfortable’ for her anymore.
As the conversations went from one thing to another we all discovered things about ourselves as we shared the truth of our experiences. Women, we’re truly magnificent beings. Yes…Beings. No longer willing or having space to only be ‘care givers’ or being ‘in service’ to others.
So today I gathered in the company of other women and I realize what an absolutely ‘Kick Ass’ life I have created for myself. Yes. I have created the life that I live and may I add that I live my life to the fullest and that every breath of every day is an ‘experience.’ I don’t believe that I have anything different than anyone else nor do I believe that it’s not attainable for others.
Looking around the room and witnessing what I did, I am very clear that I don’t feel ’sorry’ for any of these women. Each and every one of us has something different to experience in our lives so how can I judge or feel sorry for someone when I am clearly not them and have no idea what it is that they have to move through in their lives? These women are strong and powerful from within. Why would I ‘belittle’ them by ‘feeling’ sorry for them? That would mean that I don’t believe that they are capable or in charge of their own lives and that means that I’m not in charge of mine. “I’m just…lucky I guess.” Well not friggin likely. My life is of my choosing and luck is for someone that possibly believes that they aren’t in control of their lives. Thank-you…and that’s not me.
There’s something magical that happens when all we need to do is show up and just ‘be.’ This is how I live my life. Possibly for other women that were there today it may be a new concept. What I trust is that these women as well as myself, will continue to awaken to the truth that lies within and will no longer be willing to be ’small’ so that others in our lives can ‘feel’ big.
I’m willing to live my life in a very large way. How about you…you magnificent women in my life and others who I have yet to meet?
Letting go of the old movies and old stories and… Growing Forward.
Amy
December 14th, 2008
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Last Saturday I had the pleasure of being part of an incredible group of women that gathered thanks to a very dear friend of mine. Sheila is an incredible women and the more that I discover about her, I discover about myself. The group gathers once a month and is ‘hosted’ by Sheila. Entrepreneurial Women In Powerful Conversation, is a group that Sheila created and let me tell you that it was so powerful.
Women showing up and being themselves. How incredible is that and how rare is that? For the most part (and I’ll speak for myself) we move through our days as a mere shadow of who/what we have to offer others in fear of offending someone.
Because I live in the Maritimes, this was my first time gathering with these incredible women. I figured that everyone there had been there before so I engaged in meaningful conversation as though I had known them for years. Interestingly enough, I do know them all very well…even the ones who I had only met that Saturday.
Hmmm, women showing up and only speaking about those things that hold meaning to us that we so rarely share with others. Why is that? It’s actually quite pleasant to show up and…know that that is all that is required. It’s friggin well effortless and yet we make our lives so difficult.
So what I want to share with anyone reading this is, find a group of women that gather and speak only of the things which are meaningful and take part in such a group. They are all over the place if you just look. Louise LeBrun has a gathering, Sheila Winter Wallace has a gathering, Amy McNaughton and soon there will be more groups of women gathering and having meaningful conversations.
Ten women gathered last week and I met 4 of them for the first time in my life and let me tell you that by engaging in meaningful conversation for a few hours, I know who these women are and I have no idea what they do for a living.
It’s not what we do that defines who we are, rather it’s who we are that defines what we do or how we move through our worlds.
Thank-you Sheila for a fantastic Saturday and you can bet that when I’m in Ottawa next time that I’ll be ready for some more ‘meaty’ conversations.
Following my impulse moment to moment, breath to breath. I AM…The Bold Vibration for Accelerated Change.
Why be in ‘transition’ when ‘Transformation’ can happen in the blink of an eye?
Life is Good
Amy McNaughton
October 8th, 2008
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