Quite a few people responded to my post yesterday. People seem to agree that there is something more going on than what we can usually see, so allowing ourselves and others to simply be who we are is the best route to go.

Remember: that includes yourself. Let go of judging yourself as well as of others and feel the weight fall off your shoulders. Life can be the adventure it is meant to be instead of stressful.

Love,

Krysta

Yesterday I received an email from someone who was trying to figure out why Wayne Dyer now has cancer. Some of what was said felt pretty judgmental to me. Here is what I said to the person:

I guess I see people’s getting cancer and such differently. I think we are all here to learn and grow and we do this through various life experiences. When someone has something such as cancer, I try not to judge the situation because I know I have no idea of what is going on for that person at the emotional or soul level. Sometimes it is about their needing to learn forgiveness or to express their feelings or whatever. At other times, I think something much deeper is going on that the rest of us aren’t privy to.

Years ago I gave a talk at Unity in Seattle. At the question and answer time a young woman stood up. Her head was shaved. She said she had cancer and was undergoing treatment. She said her metaphysical friends were telling her she had to figure out what thought processes were causing the cancer and then she could be healed. She said this made her feel guilty that she had cancer and that she was “bad.” Even Louise Hay’s teachings made her feel bad about herself. And she started crying.

I told her that neither I nor her friends could possibly know why she was having to go through such a terrible experience. But, I said, here’s a thought: what if the reason you are going through cancer is to teach the rest of us compassion? What if you are doing this on the soul level to help the rest of us give up our judgments and just love you?

So, I have no idea about Wayne’s cancer. I have known  him many years, back before he was famous. Not as a close friend, of course, but through my work. I have met him and I have interviewed him several times. He is an incredibly gifted spiritual teacher who is very loving and generous. One time when a man who had placed an ad for an event for Wayne and Deepak Chopra didn’t pay his bill of $1,000 I finally wrote a letter to Wayne, telling him how difficult this was for me as a small business owner. I asked him if he could talk to the guy and get him to pay his bill. Instead, Wayne sent me a check for $1,000 and told me to tell the guy that Wayne had paid the bill for him and that they would settle up later. Wow, I was floored.

I know that when famous spiritual teachers have things like illness happen to them, it is even more difficult for them because everyone watches and judges them and quits supporting them. So, I try to give them all the moral support and love I can, realizing I don’t know what is going on for them. And I only hope that if tragedy ever strikes me in a way like that, people will be generous with me in their judgments!

My 2 cents worth!
-Krysta

These days so many of us are busy to the point of losing ourselves. Even when you’re busy, remember to take some time for yourself. Something as simple as getting up and walking around your yard or block can work wonders with freeing up your creative energies. Didn’t someone say something about stopping to smell the roses?

Love,

Krysta

As you do your holiday shopping, remember to support your local holistic businesses. It is important that we follow up our values with our dollars and this is one way to do that! If you need some gift-giving ideas, look at www.newspiritjournal.com. There are some great ideas in the various advertisements listed there.

Happy Holidays!

Love,

Krysta

Krysta holds Olympic Torch for 2010 relay across Canada

Yes, that’s really me. And, yes, that is really the 13th Torch used in the 2010 Torch relay that started in Victoria, Canada Friday, October 30! The fellow with me is the runner who carried this particular torch. There are 12,000 torches being used by 12,000 runners between now and February 2010 when the Games begin.

I had won a trip to Victoria, Canada, because I filled out the listener survey for the radio station KKNW. I didn’t even realize there was a contest but I won it. When I decided to go at the time I did, I was unaware that this was when the 2010 Torch would arrive from Greece…or that my hotel (the Empress) would be right where all the festivities would be taking place. And I certainly never dreamed I would actually hold an Olympic Torch! WOW, what an experience!

This just goes to show what can happen when we stay in the flow of the Universe. It delivers wonderful surprises of joy and happiness we could never have designed for ourselves!

Love,

Krysta

Our world today can be very complicated. From technology, which I love, to the fabric of our relationships - it seems that we have much bombarding us at every turn. More than ever, I think it is key to keep our lives as simple as we can. Instead of trying to learn everything available, focus on one or two areas and get really good at those. Instead of trying to attend every workshop, go to those that support your areas of focus. Instead of changing your entire lifestyle at once, choose one or two things and do those first.

Keeping life simple will help you keep your energy clear and happy.

Blessings,

Krysta

What sort of thoughts and feelings do you engage most of the time? Are they full of possibilities or are they focused on how difficult life is? We get more of what we focus on. Spemd more time thinking of solutions instead of problems and watch how your life changes - for the better.

Love,

Krysta

“Enlightenment consciously chosen means to relinquish your attachment to past and future and to make the Now the main focus of your life.” Eckhart Tolle

This is so true. When we can stay consciously in the Now instead of pining over the past or being concerned about the future, life is so rich and wonderful. And the truth is we only have the now anyway so what’s the point in being anywhere else?

Have a fabulous life!
Krysta

I just had my hair cut today - my every six weeks ritual. There’s nothing like letting go of hair that has been with you since you last had it cut - affirming that you are also letting go of the past. It can be an affirmation about how much you learned and grew in the past period of time. And it can be an affirmation about beginning anew. I know. Getting your hair cut is a simple thing - until you realize nothing is simple and everything is simple.

Wishing you happy haircuts!

Krysta

I just discovered a great book called “Dealing with Your Debt” by Liz Pulliam Weston. She is one of the most-read columnists on MSNMoney.com and very grounded. Even if you aren’t in debt, this is a great book to read because she really explains how the various kinds of debt work and how to handle them. With so many people in debt (and our entire country, as well), this is a great time to use such a book to help you plan your way out.

If you are thinking of buying a home or refinancing, getting a student loan or applying for some sort of loan, she really explains how it all works so you can talk to your finance people from a place of power instead of not really understanding what they are talking about!

Love,

Krysta