Thank goodness for the Triplets of Belleville and my QuietStar team!

Can you see the Dancer between the trees?  Cape Arch, Oregon

Thursday evening notes:
While re-aligning myself yesterday, I continued to call in the help that I needed.   Step by step, I felt clearer and clearer.  Thanks, Robin (Klickstein) for your assistance in setting clear energetic boundaries.  At one point, I went into a visualization that Anita (Henry) had given me to make sure my mind was creating what I really wanted.  I realized that the only image I had of the next leg of our journey was me dragging up the two BIG hills I had seen on the map...oops! (I tried to photograph the side view of the hills from the guidebook, but no luck, so you'll have to wait for our post-trip slide show for that visual!) I know that what you visualize is what you get, so I kept asking for a new image, and waiting and waiting for it to show up.

In the evening, my wonderful partner was doing those miraculous Bowen moves on my neck and upper back, and as my body/energy cleared, up popped this great image from the Triplets of Belleville.  It's an animated film about bicycling....I saw this character just pedalling like mad up this hill, wheels spinning, looking very determined.  I knew immediately this was my totem for those hills. I kept replacing the old image with the new one in my thoughts, until the Triplets of Belleville were the dominant image. 

This morning, I woke up excited and ready to go. As we pedaled away from Neil's house, there was a heavy mist in the air. But I was ready, the Triplets in my head! For protection, we were accompanied by Archangel Michael and surrounded by a giant golden bubble, both installed by Mary (Hiestand) at QuietStar before we left. 

We pedaled into Cannon Beach, a beautiful town, and stopped at Sweet Basil's, an organic restaurant we heard about several times.  As it was only 10 am, we knew we would only be dreaming of the food.  As we are perusing the menu, it's starting to rain harder.  Under an overhang, we don our rain gear, and pedal on.  My big hills, the first with an uphill tunnel, loomed ahead. 

The scenery was beautiful, and we stopped a couple times to drink water, admire the amazing RAIN forest, and then get back on the bikes. Bob and I kept calling in the Triplets. Their feet spinning pushed mine along (I'm sure of it, their presence was so real!), and I actually pedalled all the way up BOTH mountains! 

One of the challenges today was negotiating places with narrow bike lanes, including bridges. At one point there was construction and flaggers controlling traffic, and we got to ride over a bridge all by ourselves, with the traffic stopped in both directions.  We are grateful for all the help. We continue to find ourselves in the right place, at the right time...(I know, you know that one!).

Soaked through our raingear, we stopped at a crossroads, and got more great route and dining suggestions from a local guy.  Over a GREAT Mexican lunch, in a nice warm, dry place, we decided to ponder a motel for tonight, as it was still raining.  We got another great tip, and found a simple little place where we created Hawaii by turning up the heat to dry all the clothes hanging around our room.

We are in a sweet little town, Manzanita, finding like-minded souls and stopping to smell the flowers! 

Dahlia in Manzanita, Oregon



Bob fills the Bragg's (Aminos) at Mother Nature's Store

  I visited Longevity, a yoga and healing studio, and found a couple great new products for the QuietStar store. Then Bob and I went to the Natural Food store, for provisions, where we connected with more people. 

For awhile now, I've been talking about connecting the Web of Light around the world.  I notice that's what's happening, even though it doesn't look like I imagined it would....

And Yvonne (Roza), thanks for all that you have taught me about attuning energy while travelling! It's so much fun to have all these tools!Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts...we feel 'em!



3 Weddings and a Fair!

I realized that I have not posted a blog for so long....and I know why! I have been to 3 weddings and did the Transformational Arts Fair. All big rites of passage; events which create powerful transformation for everyone!

The Fair this year (our 3rd annual) was magnificent. Our Fair Committee astounded ourselves with how much fun we had, how much work it was(!), and how much we all grew in our ability to step up and share the wonderful world we live in. After the fair, we have a little celebration and invite the volunteers, exhibitors and musicians. Many people commented on how much LOVE there was...and I am delighted. About a week before the fair, as I was a bit swept away by the details, I went into meditation and asked for help shifting my own energy. And what I got was "It's all about the love!" As soon as that came through, all the stress I was feeling totally evaporated, and I was excited again. So, now that's my new mantra!

There have been lots of requests to do the Fair more than once a year. But that could, perhaps, create a mutiny, so we are cooking up some mini-fairs for you! Stay tuned.....November will bring more opportunities to hang out at QuietStar and enjoy all the love.

A big thanks to everyone who made this Fair happen, including all the volunteers, musicians, exhibitors and all of you who came to soak it up. It was SO worth it for us! (The next blog will be about the weddings...promise!)

Photo Credit: Thanks to Ed Joseph for the great picture of our Love (Closing) Circle at the Fair!
Love and Light, Elaina

The Week of Transformation!

The Week of Transformation! I had the privilege recently to be a student 6 times in a week! (in additional to all that I facilitated). I attended Donna Eden’s Introduction to Energy Medicine, An Evening with Darius (and Linda Mora), Authentic Movement with Raquel Mitchell, 2 Satsang sessions with Lisa Schumacher, who visited with us from Ashland, Oregon, and Reiki 1 with Wendy and Dale. Whew! I guess I inadvertently did my own intensive, while staying right here in SLO! All of them, except Donna Eden, were even at QuietStar.

It was so powerful; I am still integrating! There are so many opportunities for transformation. Each one of those classes or workshops uses a really different approach; yet the goal is basically the same...moving closer to being who we really are and doing what we are here to do in our lives. (Oh, yeah, that would be Soul Path Alignment!) I feel so blessed to have all these opportunities. I am grateful to all the teachers who share so generously of themselves as we receive the blessings and light. And grateful to be living in such interesting times!

I am really finding that being in groups of like-minded people helps me to stay focused on what I want to create and manifest, with grace and love.

How are you supporting your own transformation? Let me hear from you! Love and Light, Elaina

RECEIVE the Transformation

Are we letting ourselves receive the transformation? We are working hard to change, to become more of who we really are. We visualize, do affirmations, use the law of attraction. We are doing our best to be more loving. We are recycling, taking our re-usable bags to the store, shopping at the farmer's market, supporting local business. We are volunteering to give back. But do we take the time to pause, to "receive", to let it all in? My favorite yoga video includes a reminder to "receive your practice". This receiving allows our whole system to take in the change and re-calibrate. Integrating the shifts and transformations requires conscious awareness, too!

Take a moment to breathe in deeply. Review all that you have been shifting. With each inbreath, accept the change. "I accept the changes that are in my highest good. I allow myself to receive the changes that I have created".

I have had the privilege to be at several events since Sunday Circle that brought more of the pieces together. Monday, I attended a Donna Eden (Energy Medicine) presentation, and remembered that I do not need to "live with" things that don't feel right to me. I can consciously change them, even in my own body. Yesterday at QuietStar, I got to be the "student" two more times: in "Authentic Movement" with Raquel Mitchell, I went deeper into my own body to listen and feel what's really true for me. And I felt my body receive more of the transformation I have been experiencing. Then, thanks to Darius and Linda Mora who reminded me last night of this last piece...to accept the change!

I look forward to this weekend, when I get to experience Satsung with Lisa. She is traveling from Ashland, Oregon, following her guidance to share her work with us in San Luis Obispo. I know that I will have the opportunity to receive more of the transformation I have been working for.

Love and Light, Elaina

Opening up your voice

Here are the tips I promised for opening up your voice. (Not in any particular order; you can just start with the one that seems easiest!)

Ok, you'll notice that many of them mention QuietStar. I LOVE sound and I can't help but share what I love! So, I have created many opportunities at QuietStar for exploring and making sound! Our store offers demos of many CD's that you can come and listen to; we have singing bowls that you can play, and books to look at. And I have gathered together a wonderful collection of practitioners who use sound and vibration (through their voices and instruments) to assist in the opening of the energy field. The QuietStar Band has its own Facebook page, if you want to check that out.

1. Find some music you like and sing along. Start in the privacy of your car or your own home, then branch out to trying it with friends you trust.
2. Find a group that does "toning" and practice with them. It always helps to be around people doing what you want to do. Try humming along, then become louder as you are ready.
3. Remember to breathe! And relax your throat.
4. Close your eyes and IMAGINE toning. Pretty soon you will be able to do it out loud.
5. Read, study, educate yourself about sound and the human energy field. There are some great professional sound healers out there, with wonderful CD's and books. Have you heard Tom Kenyon or Jonathan Goldman. Also be sure to check out two Central Coast artists, Sophia (Song Healer from Carmel and Aleya Dao from Carpinteria) Visit QuietStar's website for a look at some of their CD's. Click here and choose the sound and vibrational healing subcategory. Just by listening and imitating, you will learn how to use your voice!
6. Use a singing bowl as background. There are metal "Tibetan" bowls, and quartz crystal bowls. You are welcome to come play ours during our open store hours...we'll even close the door so you can sing along and be alone! And for a real treat, check out Deborah Van Dyke's beautiful book "Travelling the Sacred Sound Current".
7. Sing, sing, sing! I like to go to churches and sing all those hymns from my childhood. (Sometimes I change the words in my head to match my current philosophy).
8. Chant, chant, chant! Chants are great because they are repetitive, so the words are easy to learn! Their purpose is to open and connect with the Divine. Google "kirtan" and find a group chanting that you can attend.
9. Visit QuietStar for Sunday Circle. On the first Sunday of the month (except July, closed for the 4th!), we gather to use our voices to create a Vortex of healing and transformational energy. The QuietStar Band provides didgeridoo, singing bowl and drum accompaniment.
10. Open your throat chakra. Usually if you have closed down your voice, you have closed down this chakra. It is located in the center of your neck, about where your "adam's apple" is located. Imagine a ball of blue light centered here. Imagine it being completely safe to express your voice. Breathe into this ball of light, energizing and expanding it. For further assistance try essential oil of lavendar or peppermint (put a drop on the skin or take a gentle breath of it. If you're still feeling stuck, try working with an energy healer.
11. (Shameless self-promotion)....Buy the QuietStar CD "The Bliss of Transformation" and practice along with us. I hope this helps you to find your voice and have lots of fun using it!

Love and Light, Elaina

Green Juice recipe

Ok, it's really time for spring cleaning, for me. I have run out of excuses and reasons to wait. I know that the vibration of what I put in my body makes a huge difference in my ability to flow with the changing vibrations of our time...and I am ready for the rocket fuel!

I made 3 quarts of green juice, and feel better already. I thought I might do the real juice feasting thing (only green juice), but so far, I have just ADDED green juice, while cleaning up my act with what else I am putting in. I feel so nourished! Sometimes, I find that if I am struggling with making the complete change, baby steps help. Adding in is always easier than taking away. So I have upped the dark, leafy greens in any form, and am looking for ways to choose raw/living food each time I eat. I have had a couple requests for my green juice recipe, so here it is.

It takes a Vita-Mix or other super-powered blender to do this....otherwise, be sure and juice the celery, lemons and ginger, then add to your blender. I always use organic ingredients, and I don't peel anything!

Put in blender (see above for juicer option)
6 stalks celery
Chunk of fresh ginger, to taste. (I use about 2 T., but that's pretty spicy)
1/2 bunch cilantro (stems included)
1/2 large cucumber
1-2 whole lemons
1-2 cups water
Blend till it's all moving, then add, one leaf at a time, with blender running:
1 pound kale (I like dino kale)

Store in glass jars in refrigerator or ice chest/cooler for the road. Fill jars to top so no room for air!
Perhaps you will join me in cleansing for the spring. Let me hear your successes!

A new blog for me....

I have just created this blog in class! I feel so dog-gone competent!! I have been wanting to write more, so here goes...

My thanks to Solstice Green Directory who is sponsoring a series of classes so that Jenny Malott of Live Artfully productions can hold our hands through the maze of options in the Social Networking field.

Here is a link to some amazing facts "Is Social Networking a Fad?" It inspired me to get going with the blogging! I think you will enjoy it too...

There is so much change in the wind, it's hard to keep up! I seem to be on a major learning curve with technology...in so many areas! How is this connected to Soul Path Alignment?? A very good question; one I ask all the time. It seems like it's about sharing what is coming through me...with a larger audience than I can reach in person. It's very exciting...I'm shooting video, recording music, and learning how to use ProTools! It will be very fun to create these new projects. You will be the first to hear and see what I am up to if you subscribe to this blog.

In transformation, Elaina