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Your Aura Energy is Unique and Powerful

Humanity is entering a new era—we are evolving into super-powered beings of light. Our auric and energy bodies are experiencing a transformational shift as new crystalline structures form within and around our auras.

Would you like to tap into this limitless, boundless energy that is available to you every day?

How about re-energizing yourself to the point that people ask you, how do you find the time to do all that you do and still glow and grow so strong?

Even greater, how would you like to connect with this energy so that creative ideas pour into your thoughts daily, encouraging you to reach your highest potential?

As a intuitive and oracle, I see this energy around each person in their aura and surrounding energy bodies. Over the past decade, the energy bodies around each person are expanding and opening to receive greater communication and down pouring of energy from the higher planes of existence in and around each person.

The result is that we are on the way to becoming super-powered human beings!

I’m also seeing energy in certain areas of the world growing, expanding and opening further to the light and becoming lighthouses of energy, attracting others to their shores in order to raise the vibration and assist in the evolution of the area around them.  I see this in the East Coast of the United States, with tremendous growth resurging in the SouthEast and NorthEast of this land.

Because of this, I am being drawn to travel and teach in the NorthEast this summer, to meet with as many people as I can and show them the magnificence of who they are and what they can do to raise their energy, to raise the energy of their loved ones and to raise the energy in their communities, creating lighthouse centers in every location.

I will be offering workshops in many locations around the Northeast this Summer, including Baltimore, Boston, Pembroke, Rhinebeck, Manhattan, LilyDale, Pittsburgh and other cities along the way.  In each location, I will teach about the aura and the energy bodies and what you can do to raise your energy and change your life today.

I’ve also been asked to film my journey this summer for a documentary as I spread the light across each area. During my travels, it will be my joy to show the beauty, grace and vibrancy of each area I visit, along with the inspiring people I meet along the way.

In each location, including the Omega Institute, The Learning Annex, LilyDale Assembly, Breathe Books, Heaven on Earth, Quaker Friends House, and other locations, I will be teaching how to:

  • - Explore the Seven Techniques from the Healing Temples and Mystery Schools, which include Color, Light, Sound, Crystals, Botanicals, Dreams and Nourishment.
  • - Enhance your Energy Field in order to communicate with the spirit world
  • - Walk the High Priest/Priestess Path of Light to Open and Balance the Heart Chakra using Rituals from the ancient Egyptian teachings.
  • - Examine the Intuitive Past-Life Exercises used by the Oracles of ancient Greece.
  • - Connect with the Natural Forces and Work with the Elements.
  • - Practice Sacred Rituals  including activating the energy of the pyramids
  • - Cleanse and Remove  Disharmonious Energy from the Body to Rejuvenate and Restore the Energy Centers.

In my work, I explain how to complete this process in Three Steps.

The first step is understanding that:

1.  “We Are All One, One Energy from One Light. Let Us Band Together as Humans with Love for All of Humanity, Living Each Day in Harmony as We Explore Our Spirit.” – Kala Ambrose

Step Two is, To Accomplish this Goal of Oneness, we must connect with Spirit and Awaken to the Divine Purpose within Each of Us. I explain this concept in the teaching of:

2. “Spirit does not exist in just one location; rather it is all encompassing, living within and amongst us in each moment, thought and action. I believe that Spirit is raised to it’s highest level, when individuals gather with wisdom, compassion and a discerning desire to provide service to humanity”. – Kala Ambrose

This leads to Step Three, which Activates our Energy Fields which are Evolving and Ready for Us to Engage With Them.  I am seeing Step Three come into action now with many people and I believe that…

3. “In this new decade, we are moving into a new Age of Enlightenment. The Aquarian information from the gods can no longer be contained, the Divine Feminine is being released in all her glory and we will once again see a Renaissance period, where great art, architecture, philosophy, literature and science will develop and flourish. During this decade the greatest minds will stir, to share, to illuminate and to build and create works and ideas that will be marveled around the world.” – Kala Ambrose

Please join me this summer as I journey to spread light, love and joy throughout each area of the Northeast and interact with light workers from around the world. Together, we will expand the energy within ourselves and then share this positive light with every person, place and thing we encounter.  We are on the way to creating a brand new world for each of us, from the inside out!

Visit the EVENTS PAGE on Explore Your Spirit with Kala to find our where to meet me this June and July 2011 as I travel and teach around the Northeast area of the United States. I am delighted that for some of these events I will be teaching with my Dear Friend, Color Intuitive Elizabeth Harper as we combine our wisdom and energy to create powerful moving experiences in each location.

I look forward to sharing this time with you as we co-create together!

The Awakened Aura by Kala Ambrose

I’ve written a book about what I am seeing in the evolution of our aura. The title of the book is The Awakened Aura: Experiencing the Evolution of Your Energy Body. This book is published by Llewellyn Publishing and will be available in stores on November 8, 2011. The book is now available for Pre-Order through Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com The Pre-Order price offers a discount of almost $5 off the price.  Save a little money right now by pre-ordering the book and have it delivered to your home on November 8th to enjoy.

About Kala Ambrose…

Noted wisdom teacher, author, intuitive, inspirational speaker, and host of the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show, Kala Ambrose’s teachings are

Kala Ambrose author, intuitive and wisdom teacher

described as discerning, empowering and inspiring. Whether she’s speaking with world-renowned experts on the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show, writing about empowering lifestyle choices, reporting on new discoveries in the scientific and spiritual arenas or teaching to groups around the country, fans around the world tune in daily for her inspirational musings and lively thought-provoking conversations.

Kala is the author of three books including the award-winning 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled (Reality Press 2007), Ghosthunting North Carolina (Clerisy Press 2011) and The Awakened Aura: Experiencing the Evolution of Your Energy Body (Llewellyn Worldwide 2011). A highly interactive teacher on a mission to educate, entertain and inspire, Kala presents workshops nationally on the Mind/Body/Spirit connection including Auras and Energy Fields, Developing Business Intuition, and Wisdom Teachings at the Omega Institute, the Learning Annex, LilyDale Assembly, and online in Webinar presentations including John Edward’s InfiniteQuest and a course coming soon on Daily Om.

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Sample Quilt from Campus Quilts

Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Weddings, Bridal Showers, Christmas, Hannukah, what do they all have in common? With each holiday that arises through the year, the quest is always the same, finding the perfect gift for a loved one, which will express our love, our appreciation and our gratitude.

There’s always the old standby’s, candy, chocolate, cards, and one of my favorites, flowers. These all serve as great starter gifts, sort of the prelude to the presentation, addendums to the big reveal!

It’s at this point, that we long to find the gift that will last a lifetime. Even better, we want to find a gift that is so unique and directly related to the person in question, that no one else in the world will have this gift.

It sounds like a quest from a fairy tale, to find such a gift, yet dear readers, I have found this gift and am in love with it!

The gift is… a quilt, made from tee-shirts formerly worn by the intended recipient throughout their lifetime. Each tee shirt reflects a special memory from their life and they now have these shirts gathered to display in their quilt, while also having them in the form of a soft, warm, comforting wrap to snuggle up in and in the future, share with their children.

The possibilities are as endless as your imagination. Sports themed quilts, school shirts from elementary school through college, team building quilts from your company, photo quilts, family reunion generational quilts, favorite vacation memories, sorority quilts, the list goes on!

I recently designed a quilt for my son, having saved all of his shirts from his school years as well as tee shirts from special vacations and places we’ve visited and other shirts which were special to him.  Once I decided that I wanted a quilt to be made, then came the search for the right company to put the quilt together. I researched for several months to determine the company that I thought would  be the right one to handle my precious cargo. It’s a big deal to make this decision, as once you ship those shirts off to a company, you are putting years of memories into their hands, which would be extremely difficult if impossible to replace.  I’m delighted to say that I found the perfect company who exceeded all of my expectations in their work and I highly recommend them. The company is Campus Quilt.  The Campus Quilt Company has been featured on The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show, and in Real Simple. Their work is extraordinary, recently ESPN gave their t-shirt quilts to the celebrities at the ESPY awards show and the orders continue to roll in from others every day.

From the first step of ordering with Campus Quilt, they are so helpful and guide you through the process. Examples are given of quilt sizes so that you can determine which size quilt and how many shirts you will need for your order. Once you place your order, they mail you a package with instructions on how to prepare your shirts, along with a bag to ship the shirts to them. They also include a large sample of cloths for you to touch and compare with your shirts to determine the right color and fabric to use as the backing for your quilt and for sashing.  I appreciated this tremendously as it allowed me to take my time and find just the right color that I wanted for the quilt.

The end result was phenomenal. It truly is the most unique and special gift that can only be created once in a lifetime. My son loves his quilt and it has become quite the conversation piece as the family enjoys talking about the various teeshirts on the quilt and remembering the special memories.

Want to give a gift of warmth, love and memories of a lifetimes? Nothing tops a personalized tee shirt quilt from the Campus Quilt Company.  I plan to order from them again and again as their customer service and the quality of the quilt exceeded all my expectations. The quilting is as good as back when my dear grandmother made quilts (with stitching throughout the entire quilt) and the customer service made me feel like family.

Vist Campus Quilt Company and discover what memories you can create today. If you order a quilt from them, I’d love to hear from you and see a photo of the finished product. Share with me on here.

Here’s to family, friends and cherished memories to last a lifetime.

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2010 in Review - What Did We Discover and Uncover?

Looking back over the 2010 year, I was reminded that what we think about, we create in our world. Let’s take a look at what I wrote about this year to see how the world was unfolding. 2010 in Review – What Did We Discover and Uncover?  As I look it over, I see a collective journey moving into conscious thought and awakening. Now that the inner self for many has awakened, the years ahead will bring a time of action, rebirth and growth.

We began the year with my discussion about this new decade beginning in 2010, would mark the advent of a new Renaissance period. The New Year began with a full Blue Moon in conjunction with a Mercury Retrograde. I believe and feel that… ‘In this new decade, we are moving into a new Age of Enlightenment. The Aquarian information from the gods can no longer be contained, the Divine Feminine is being released in all her glory and we will once again see a Renaissance period, where great art, architecture, philosophy, literature and science will develop and flourish. During this decade the greatest minds will stir, to share, to illuminate and to build and create works and ideas that will be marveled around the world.’
Read the rest of the article here:

In Feb, I shared Seven Sacred Ways to celebrate Imbolc and the Goddess Energy. In the wisdom teachings of the Divine Feminine, there are certain earth cycles, which open a gateway between the higher planes of existence and the earth plane. These moments of enhanced connection allow us to view the rhythm and timing of the goddess in her form as mother nature. Imbolc is one of these powerful cycles of time throughout the year.  Many people are awakening again and connecting with the goddess energy and the natural laws of the universe.  Read the rest of the article here for the seven ways to connect…

Then came the launch of the Ask Kala column, where I invite you to email me with your metaphysical, spiritual and esoteric questions. One of my favorite questions of the year was.. ‘How can you communicate with someone who has passed on, after they have reincarnated again?’ This profound question is one that many have struggled with understanding the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Read my answer to this question here…

We looked into the eye of the tiger, as we celebrated the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is the most important traditional holiday in China and is also referred to as the Spring Festival. The date of the new year is based on a lunar calendar, which has been used for centuries and is much older than the solar Gregorian calendar used in the west for most events. In 2010, the White Tiger leaped into the year with his energy… Read the article here…

What’s going to happen in 2012 is a question on many minds and I sat down with Marie D. Jones, to interview her about her book – 2013: End of Days or New Beginning.  I delved into earth changes with Marie asking her questions including - ‘What are your thoughts about the earthquakes and tsunami’s occurring around the earth recently? Are there more to come? Also, what about the report that the 8.8 earthquake in Chile shifted the earth’s axis by eight centimeters, which removes 1.26 microseconds off of Earth’s daily rotation, therefore altering time?’ Read Marie’s answer here…

The explorations continued in the Ask Kala column, as millions are exploring their journey and life path and destiny. Another one of my favorite questions came from a man who wanted to know how to connect and find his spiritual teacher. Read my answer here…

In 2010, I traveled often and shared my experiences with readers. One of my favorite journeys was to return to my beloved New Orleans, which has suffered so greatly in the past decade. Through all of her troubles, she is still a beautiful jewel of a city and I was again, Charmed by the Spirit of New Orleans. Read about my journey through the city here..

Holidays play such an important role in our history, passage of time and destiny and in 2010, I touched into many of these holidays including Connecting to the Spirit of Cinco De Mayo and how our identity forms us and how our identities are merging into a new world. Read the article here…

Another favorite interview of the year was when I spoke with the legendary Stanton Friedman about startling new information about cures, theories and inventions which were formerly declared impossible. Stanton’s new book is Science Was Wrong and we discussed many of these theories as I asked him questions like – ‘You and the late Carl Sagan were class mates in the physics department at the University of Chicago for three years. You mention in Science Was Wrong and elsewhere that he was wrong about UFO’s, abductions, and government cover-ups. Did you two argue in physics class about these theories or  did the differences evolve at a later date?’ Read the article here…

I also took a turn away from traditional beliefs and invited readers to Embrace Mercury Retrogrades, rather than fear them.  I explained that… ‘What I am saying though, is while good old Merc causes his share of trouble when he goes retro, he also brings a wealth of opportunities and if you understand how the retrograde works, you can use this information to your advantage.’ Read my explanation here..

In my travels I journeyed to Rhinebeck NY to teach at the world famous Omega Institute during the time that Chelsea Clinton was preparing to be married in the lovely village of Rhinebeck.  I could easily understand why she chose the location, as the natural surroundings were so beautiful with the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains as a backdrop. I had quite the adventure in New York and you can read about it all including my bumping into a ghost here….

One of the features in my column here as the National Metaphysical Spirituality Writer for the Examiner, is Kala’s Quick Five, where I interview authors, teachers and researchers about their work. One of the most thought provoking books and authors I came across this year was Dr. Gabriel Constans, who wrote the book, Buddha’s Wife.  During my interview, Gabriel and I discussed what life was like during this time and I asked him, ‘Gabriel, thousands of books, texts and stories have followed Siddhartha’s path to becoming The Buddha (and his teachings), but little has been written about his wife Yasodhara, how she reacted to his leaving her and their newborn child in the middle of the night, and her desire to find compassion and enlightenment for herself and others. What prompted you to write this book?’ Read Gabriel’s answer here…

An interesting anomaly in 2010 was the overwhelming media focus on LeBron James and his decision to leave Cleveland this year. Moves like this always make the news, but the amount of media attention he received over this decision is unrivaled. I explored his astrological chart to determine why this attention was so hot about his move to the Miami Heat. Read my explanation here…

One of the most interesting animal stories of 2010, was about Paul the Psychic Octopus, who predicted the World Cup winners. His psychic predictions were so accurate that he drew media attention from around the world and even some death threats against him and his mother. Read the story here…

As a wisdom teacher, I love to share the history of the world, including the parts that have been conveniently swept under the rug from current society. It’s part of duty this lifetime to expose these hidden bits of our past and bring them back into the light.  This year I shared the spirit and history of the winter solstice/christmas/yule/holiday season. Enlightened minds read on here…

We wrapped up the year heralding the return of sentimental gifts for the holidays. I shared sentimental gifts which are thought-provoking, emotion filled, and packed full of memories to be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. This may indicate a new trend for the Christmas holiday where more consumers choose not to go into debt each year and instead create simple traditions shared with family and friends rather than blown out gift bonanzas.  Read about the sentimenal gifts here…

and lastly, I explored the celebration of Yule and how it continues into early January. Madrigal Feasts commemorate this holiday season and invited you to explore this tradition here…

Here we are dear readers, a new year has begun. What intentions will we create this year?

The future is now and each word, thought, action and deed we think and speak will set the direction and intention for our path.

I look forward to exploring with you this year for all the adventures that come our way.

Stay tuned as I’ll soon be discussing what the Chinese New Year and what the forecast for this year will bring.

Much love and joy to you all!

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More about Kala Ambrose: Kala Ambrose is an award winning author, intuitive and talk show host of the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show. Her thought-provoking interviews entice listeners to tune in around the globe! Described by her guests and listeners as discerning, empowering and inspiring, she speaks with world renowned authors, artists, teachers and researchers delving into metaphysical, holistic and paranormal topics. Kala’s book, 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled delves into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian mystery schools and explains their wisdom teachings. Kala Ambrose is a highly interactive teacher on a mission to educate, entertain and inspire. She lectures on the Ancient Wisdom Teachings of Egypt and the Mystery Schools, Working with Auras, Chakras and Energy Fields, and Wise Woman Wisdom.

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This New Year,
Make A Resolution to:
Connect & Strengthen
Your Light
Speak with Purpose
Live Your Highest and Best
Thoughts and Dreams
Love with Abandon and
Let Your Light Shine
for the World To See

Hear The Song of Your Heart
and Feel the Presence of
Your Light.

Then Open Your Heart,

Lift Up Your Head and
Sing from Your Soul.

~ Kala Ambrose

The key to what you are seeking lives within you, waiting for you to connect with your inner light.
Join me this year as we explore how you can achieve your highest and best dreams. I’ll be traveling around the U.S. this year teaching at the Omega Institute in New York, as well as at LilyDale and I’m in the process of preparing to teach in several locations in the SouthEast as well as bringing a new wisdom teachings series in mid January which will be available online.
I’m also available for consultations to help you discover your life path and destiny and assist in your personal and career decisions.
I look forward to sharing with you the release of my new book this year and bringing many wonderful new shows on Explore Your Spirit with Kala.
This New Year, It’s All About You
Being Your Best and
Letting Your Inner Light Out to Shine!
Happy New Beginnings and
Here’s to New Adventures

As We Explore Your Spirit!

Kala Ambrose is an intuitive empath, inspirational speaker and voice of the highly acclaimed “The Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show. ” She is the award-winning author of 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled,  creator of a trilogy of sacred site meditation CDs and the National Metaphysical Spirituality writer for the Examiner.

As a high priestess and intuitive, she teaches the esoteric wisdom from the ancient mystery temples of Egypt and Greece and provides akashic and life path/destiny readings.

Kala lectures on the Ancient Wisdom Teachings of Egypt and Greece, Business Intuition, Auras, Chakras and Energy Fields, and Wise Woman Wisdom. Kala is a highly interactive teacher on a mission to educate, entertain and inspire.
Click HERE to book a reading with Kala
Kala offers three types of readings and consultations:
Auracle Readings are the combination of aura readings and oracle readings by Kala Ambrose. Kala begins by reading your aura, going over the colors currently present in your aura. From there, she shares symbols, signs and energetic impressions in your aura that are imprinted there from your Akashic records. The process reveals the challenges you are facing today, the spiritual gifts presented to you in this lifetime and the importance of your spiritual journey as it continues from previous lifetimes to the present.
Kala Ambrose brings a wealth of knowledge to corporations, businesses and individuals providing insightful solutions with a competitive edge to achieve their business and personal goals. Her consultations are based upon her background in public relations, marketing, and social networking as well as her experience in the legal and technology fields. Through her intuitive guidance, remote viewing and forecast of business trends in the future, she has the ability to unlock the mysteries to your business and career life; creating a heightened ability to prosper and maximize your potential and profits.

An accomplished entrepreneur, Kala brings her straight-forward insights directly to the table and is respected for her unique approach which allows her clients to see what needs to be changed to guide their career or business to its highest potential.

Your destiny is affected by three things: your past karma, what you decided before coming back to the earth plane to experience in this lifetime, and free will to choose how to evolve. As an Auracle High Priestess, Kala looks into your life path and is able to offer guidance for you in this lifetime including career paths, soul mate relationships and your spiritual destiny.
Kala’s emerald and lime green Prosperity and Abundance Inspiration Bags stimulate the energy needed to generate abundance. Use wisely to open new paths of opportunity, to get out of a rut or to ask what is needed for growth and good fortune.
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Studies have shown that of our five senses, the power of smell is the strongest to invoke deep seated memories within us, which can take us all the the way back to our childhood. In addition, scents have a direct and compelling effect on our aura, chakras and energy bodies, stimulating them into action.

As we inhale a powerful scent, all of our senses are triggered and the scent connects with our chakras. The chakras are whirling portals and gateways, allowing energy to enter into the body as well as connecting to the auric field around the body. Our etheric (spirit) body is connected to our physical body and operates like a battery to recharge our energy levels. Its purpose is to deliver energy to help our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies function and operate to their full potential. When a powerful scent or combination of scents is introduced, such as in aromatherapy, all of our energetic bodies harmonize and interact with the scent, absorbing the essence of the blend into their fields. As this occurs, the aura and the chakras receive this energy and in turn are enhanced by this interaction.

Kala creates powerful aromatic blends she calls Inspiration Bags. Concoctions of this nature have been created by high priestesses from the ancient temples for thousands of years and Kala continues this work today. Inspiration Bags are created using essential oils, botanicals, plant and flower extracts, and further energized with gemstones and crystals along with a special blessing by Kala infused with divine feminine energy. The bags are are then sealed with white light and sea salt to create a powerful white light protective field which extends around the bag and is shared with the bag owner. This magical blend enhances the aura, chakras and energy fields around the body and works to bring balance, peace and other desired positive outcomes, as seen in the variety of blends created in each bag.

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Decorate like the ancients with boughs and garlands of evergreen and holly

I admit it, I’m a tree lover. I’ve written poetry and short stories about trees and have an ongoing crush with a gorgeous river birch tree in my backyard. I feel confident that several of my past lives were spent as part of a Druid community and trees hold a special place in my heart.

At this time of year, one of my favorite sights and smells of the holiday season in the home is the greenery. Ancient cultures have celebrated bringing in the green for thousands of years, adorning their homes with evergreen branches and boughs and adding a little mistletoe to keep the season merry and bright.

I’m known for my tree decorating skills and have an elaborate seven stage decorating ritual for my Christmas trees. Yes, I said trees, as I’m known to have several around the home each year.  With all that I love during the holidays, there’s one aspect to tree decorating that I’ve never been comfortable with, which is the tradition popularized in the Victorian age of chopping down a living tree and bringing it into the home.

I can acknowledge that the look and sentiment is endearing, but in our current time, I think perhaps it’s time to be more conscious of the fact that we are chopping down trees, (which provide oxygen when rooted in the ground) to be used for two weeks in our home and then discarded. In this age of pollution and toxins, maybe we can find a better way to bring the spirit and significance of evergreens into our homes.

If you are open to this sentiment, here are some ideas I’ve explored that you may enjoy as well:

  1. In ancient cultures, greenery was brought into the home in evergreen swags, boughs and garlands, which were placed above doors and around the home. I love the look as it used today on fireplace mantels, stair rails, and in wreaths and swags hanging from windows and doors.  Using green cuttings and branches as garland and wreaths, allow the tree to continue to live while only removing a few branches.
  2. Artificial Christmas trees have come a long way and are beautiful, very life like and can be used over again each year, saving both the forest and your budget. An added bonus is that the trees do not have to be watered, and they don’t dry out creating a potential fire hazard in your home. For those who love the ‘christmas tree smell’, the live evergreen branches on the mantle, wreath and around your home provide this beautiful scent.
  3. Consider wreaths made from herbs, which can be used in cooking after the holiday season. One of my favorites is from Williams-Sonoma, the ‘Cooks Herb Wreath’, which contains rosemary, sage, bay leaf, oregano and other herbs. Not only are the wreaths beautiful and exude an aromatic scent through the home, they make wonderful gifts. Nothing says an old fashioned Christmas than plucking bay leaves from the wreath hanging on the wall to throw into your recipe.
  4. I believe I’ve found the perfect compromise to satisfy those who wish to preserve trees and help the earth and those who love real christmas trees in their home. This year I wanted to bring in the energy of a living tree as a second tree for the holidays, so I purchased a live European Cypress tree from ProFlowers, which arrived in a red pot and included a mini string of colored lights and tiny wood ornaments. The tree come with instructions of how to care for it during the winter and in the spring, it can be removed from the pot and planted in the ground. My husband loved it and this spring we look forward to planting the tree in our backyard. We plan to continue this tradition each year, creating a forest of trees in our backyard, which will contain the many memories of our holidays over the years.  It’s the perfect sentiment for our family and each tree will carry the memories of the holiday spent in our home while continuing its life for many years to come on our land.  We look forward to the day when the young trees planted each year mature and can be decorated outside in the traditions of the ancients. It feels as though we’ve come full circle, it’s good for us, good for the trees and good for the earth.

Enjoy decking your halls with boughs of holly and perhaps creating a nourishing new holiday tradition for your family with a live tree which you plant in the spring.  Read about my other recommended 7 Sentimental Gifts for the Holiday Season.

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]]> http://www.exploreyourspirit.com/blog/2010/12/17/decorate-like-the-ancients-with-boughs-of-evergreen-and-holly/feed/ 0 Exploring 7 Sentimental Gifts – Number Two is The Gift of Time http://www.exploreyourspirit.com/blog/2010/12/13/exploring-7-sentimental-gifts-number-two-is-the-gift-of-time/ http://www.exploreyourspirit.com/blog/2010/12/13/exploring-7-sentimental-gifts-number-two-is-the-gift-of-time/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:35:45 +0000 Kala http://www.exploreyourspirit.com/blog/?p=3165
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Give the gift of time this holiday season

The only thing disappearing quicker than money these days is time. It’s hard to believe that another year is just about over and we’ll soon be racing through the new one.  Each year when children are asked what they want most from their parents, the most popular answer is time. They want more time with their mother and father. How the time is spent varies, from having a book read to them at bedtime to just playing in the backyard.

Many adults appreciate the gift of time as well. In this age of extreme hustle and bustle, the simplest of gifts become the most show-stopping, because it is so rare for anyone to give the gift of time these days. Are you willing?

Here are a few gift ideas which will be appreciated and remembered for years to come.

Family Recipes: Everyone has a favorite food that someone in the family makes and they look forward to tasting it each year. It’s one thing to pass along the recipe, but every cook knows there are secret steps to making things taste just right and that can only be shared by cooking together. How do you package this into an inspiring gift? I’ll tell you!  I’m originally from Louisiana and many years ago I was missing home, especially the food and the people.  To my surprise, a box arrived at my door and when I opened it up, I found a gumbo pot, wooden spoons, and the recipe and all the ingredients to make gumbo. Also packed in the box were wonderful reminders of home including mardi gras beads, Cajun spices, and potholders emboldened with Louisiana art and popular sayings.

It was a wonderful gift and you can do the same with your favorite recipe. Buy the special pan that you cook or bake your recipe in and fill it with fun accoutrement including an apron, cooking utensils needed and the recipe. Then add a card with the gift explaining that you’d like to arrange a time to spend with the recipient, spending an afternoon cooking together, as you share the recipe and instructions with them. This can be as simple as a cookie sheet and rolling pin for young children to bake cookies with grandma, to tongs and a special BBQ sauce for a father in law to share with his son in law over some grill time. The possibilities are wide open and what’s most important is to create that pocket of time that the two of you spend together enjoying the moment and each other’s company.

Personalized Coupons: One year my husband surprised me by filling my stocking with a coupon book he had made. The coupons consisted of actions that he would do for me upon presentation of the coupon. They ranged from massage and helping with various chores around the home, to very unique offerings that I still remember and look back at fondly to this day, because they were so personalized and thoughtful. One said, ‘Upon presentation of this coupon, I promise to drop whatever I’m doing, no matter what it is and give you my full attention instantly’. Another was called ‘Chocolate Now’, which said I could present the coupon when I was in an urgent chocolate need and he would be pressed into service to find the chocolate I desired and bring to me post haste.

There were many others and each were equally delightful. What touched me the most was how well thought out each one was, as he had given great thought to things I really enjoyed and then offered these items to me so lovingly in little certificates of time.

Our son was very young at the time when my husband gave me these coupons at Christmas and as all children do, he watched the activity with great interest. He could see how the coupons touched me and how much I enjoyed them.   A few days later, we were celebrating my birthday and he announced that he had a gift for me and that like his father, he had created a coupon book for me. I was so touched and couldn’t wait to see what coupons he had created for me. I imagined things such as ‘I’ll clean up my room, pick up my toys’ and other scenarios. I looked at his father to see if he had played a part in this gift and he shrugged his shoulders and indicated he had been unaware. What I received instead will be remembered forever.

The first coupon said, ‘I will love you forever, for you are the best mommy.’ Not a mother I know can receive a coupon like this and not cry at their mere mention of it.  What happened next was so memorable and funny that we still joke about it today. He had wanted the rest of the coupons to be gifts given to me, dinner out at my favorite restaurant, a trip to a place I wanted to see and some jewelry. Knowing that he needed to find the resources to provide the gifts to me, the logical answer was apparent to him immediately.

The coupons then began to read… ‘This coupon says: Daddy will buy you a necklace with diamonds, Daddy will take us on a trip and Daddy will take you to dinner at your favorite restaurant.’ I began to chuckle and my husband looked at me, as he had not seen the coupons yet. I hugged my son and said I loved the gift and then handed them over to his father.  We later explained to him that the coupons are meant to be things that he could do as a gift. He understood but still maintained that I needed to receive these presents and his father would have to play his part in the coupons.  All these years later, we still laugh and joke about the coupons and suggest that whenever needed, he can always fall back on some coupons as gifts.

Play Time: Think about the person you wish to give the gift to and what they most loved to do when they were young.  Maybe it’s a friend you’ve known since elementary school and now they work a high pressure job with long hours. You remember that they have always loved baseball and that they were a pretty good player back in the day. Yes, you could buy tickets and take them to a major league game, but there are other gifts of time that you could offer as well including… purchase a glove and baseball for your friend or a football and scout out a local park where the two of you could toss the ball. Write down the name of the park and create two tickets that look similar to ball park tickets. Write on the tickets a day and time and list the park name and location. Present the tickets with the baseball and glove or football and invite your friend for an afternoon of catch. Bring along a cooler of your favorite beer and snacks and a simple afternoon in the park can provide just the downtime that your friend needs. This also works with fishing, golfing and hundreds of other activities and is just as appreciated by fathers and brothers as well as friends.

As our lives grow busier by the day, time is the one gift that doesn’t truly expire, as the memories of being together last a lifetime. Consider giving your loved ones the rare gift of time this year for the holidays. You may be surprised to discover how much it truly means to them and to you.

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Photo Books preserve the memories which connect each generation

What are your most favorite Christmas gifts of all time? Which do you remember most and why?  In my column yesterday on ‘Heralding the return of sentimental gifts for the holidays’, I share that my wish this year is that we return to heartfelt gift giving, putting great thought and sentiment into the gifts that we give each year. I promised to share my list of 7 Sentimental Gifts to Give and without further ado, here is the first gift to consider. The gifts are not listed in any particular order, all seven are considered to be wonderful gifts on equal levels.

Gift Number One is:

A Kodak Gallery Photo Book

Scrap booking has come a long way, but it’s too time and cost excessive to create a similar book for each family member. Kodak has solved this problem by offering the ability to create a photo album book, which includes a hard cover and looks like a published book from the store.  Recently, I’ve been collecting old family photos from my extended family and it’s been wonderful to see all the previous generations. Many of the photos are new to me and offer a thoughtful and sometimes evocative look at my family, including their lives and their loves.

After scanning the photos on to my computer, I was then able to return the original photos to their owners and have a digital version which can now be preserved. I’m in the process of creating a book for each family member from the Kodak Book gallery, beginning with the family members who were kind enough to send me the photos to scan.  Kodak makes the process extremely easy, you create a free account, upload your photos, choose a template with designs that you prefer and drag the photos into the book to arrange. The process really could not be much easier. Once you’re done, you save the book, pay for it and have it shipped to you or the family member.

Helpful tip: Do you have an overwhelming amount of family chotchkies (knick-knacks) that have taken over your home to the point that you can’t see the forest for the trees? Not every family heirloom is an antique, nor does it have to be kept forever. To preserve the memory while restoring room in your home, take a photograph of the chotchkie, preferably with the person it originally belonged to or with younger generations who are holding it for the photo. Place this photo in the book to preserve the memory and pass the item on to someone else or discard if it is worn out. Often it is easy to confuse the beloved memory with the actual attachment to a physical item, which are not the same. While scanning photos, I also scanned in old items like library cards and certificates which were worn and torn and better represented at this point as a photo.

Photo Books are a wonderful gift to share with the entire family. The books tell a story which only your family can create and provide a historic glimpse into your past, present and future. As an added bonus, you’ll have your photos preserved on your computer.  Your budget may not allow for you to make a Photo Book for every family member, but what you can do is copy the photos on to a CD and mail the CD to each family member, along with the information on how to make a Photo Book of their own through the Kodak gallery system.  Enjoy and happy preserving!

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Heartfelt gifts best express the spirit of the holiday season

Fifteen years ago on the day after Thanksgiving, which is now known as Black Friday, I woke up at 3am and went with some family members to stand in line at a store which opened at 4am, in order to shop the sales.  The mood was festive, lighthearted and the people we chatted with in the line were full of the holiday spirit. Several people offered to go on a coffee and doughnut run for our large group and we all pitched in money and relaxed together savoring the warmth of the coffee and munching away on doughnuts that were hot and fresh from the bakery.  It was a unique experience, the group of us there in line, looking to shop early and save some money along the way. Most everyone there had children and were hoping to find good deals on the items their children wanted this year. Grandparents were staying at their homes to watch the grandchildren and it was an opportunity to sneak out of the house while the kids were sleeping and do some Santa shopping.  We all chatted about what we hoped to find in the store and why we wanted the particular item. When the doors opened, we ambled in, some of the men in line were pulling carts out for all of us and we casually entered the store and began shopping. As we passed each other in an aisle, we’d call out to each other warmly, “Were you able to find that item you were looking for?  think I saw some of them on aisle 7″ and we’d smile, say thanks and continue our shopping.

Somewhere along the way, this early bird shopping has developed into something terribly wrong. Now on Black Friday, we watch store video clips on the news, to see long lines of people who are willing to fight to stay in line, and wiling to crush and stomp over other people in order to be first to grab whatever gadget or toy is on sale for an hour. The video captures the events as people fall to the ground and are stepped on and over, while others struggle to breathe after being crushed in a wave of people fighting to get through the door at the same time.

It’s horrifying to watch on the news and difficult to imagine actually being at one of these sales. I haven’t been in over a decade to one of these sales and it’s highly unlikely that given the state of the events as they occur today, that I will ever attend a sale again on Black Friday.

While watching this tidal wave turn of events on a concept that began so normally, it made me wonder about the state of the Christmas holiday. Have we finally reached a turning point, where mass consumerism will reach a breaking point?  After all, what gadget, toy or outfit is worth trampling another human being for? Please someone tell me, where is the Christmas spirit in this action?  What expectations does that person have, when they give that gift to their loved one and say, “I hope you really like this, because I trampled three people to get to it in time”.

My hope, my wish, for this holiday season is that people return to the concept of sentimental gifts from the heart.  Gifts that create a connection to family, to memories, to heartfelt sentiments that mean something on a deeper level.  It still can be a store bought gift, not all of us are inclined or talented enough to begin crocheting afghans or preserving jellies as home spun gifts. The point is that the gift should be meaningful and say something special.  Great thought should go into the gift and what it means to the recipient as well as to the giver and great thought does not mean going into great debt!

For the next seven days, I’m going to share with you 7 Sentimental Gifts to Give, which are thought-provoking, emotion filled, and packed full of memories to be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. I’ve chosen seven gifts that I think express this message very well and I’m sure there are more that I haven’t discovered.

I hope to hear from you with your favorite gift that captures the spirit and sentiment of the season and the joy felt when you find that gift that you know a certain person will love.

In the spirit of love, joy, abundance and grace,

*~Kala~*

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Welcome to Kala’s Quick Five, where I chat with fascinating authors, artists, teachers and researchers and ask them five questions about their work. My guest today is Cendrine Marrouat, an author, poet and freelance writer for Examiner.com. Her new book of poetry, Five Years and Counting: A Journey into the Mind of Soul, is the topic of our discussion for this interview.

Kala: Cendrine, you spent most of your life in France, before moving to Canada is 2003. How has your life experience of living in France and then moving to a new country, affected your writing and your view of the world?

Cendrine: I believe that everybody should be an immigrant at some point in their life. It would make a lot of people more humble and compassionate. As a result, the world would be a much better place.

I love Canada. I feel I belong here. However, a small portion of the population is very racist and I have had to bear the brunt of it, like many other foreigners. However, I am grateful for the experience. Now, I look at people in a different way and stop taking them for granted; I understand that most of the time, they are not even conscious that fears run their lives.

Also my relationship with God is more meaningful. And of course, it shows in my writing.

Kala: In your new book, ‘Five Years and Counting’, you selected poetry from a five year point of your writing and grouped it into what you describe as the most important stages of life, including: birth, teen years, adulthood and elevation. What inspired you to group the poetry this way and to write the book?

Cendrine: At the inception of my career in 2005, I knew a book like ‘Five Years and Counting’ would come along. I wanted to celebrate my first five years as a writer; it was a milestone for me.

Last year, as I reread my poetry from 2005 to 2009, I realized that my style had changed a lot. While the first poems focused on painful emotions, the more recent ones were assertive, peaceful and mature. Then in the middle, there were grieving and the search for answers at a deeper level. The stages came naturally, as I realized that poetry is both a personal and universal language.

‘Five Years and Counting’ contains more than 160 poems that will lead you through the labyrinth of life. Human beings start with the primal cry — the need to be heard. Then, they reach adolescence and look for independence. The adults they become find answers to most of their questions and start learning how to cope with the pain of losing. Elevation occurs when we are no longer afraid of experiencing life beyond loss and understand that there is beauty beyond death.

Kala: Looking back on these stages of your life, what did you discover about yourself, that you may not have been aware of, until you wrote about it?

Cendrine: I would not say that I discovered anything new about myself. Regrouping the pieces into stages helped me realize that I had really made the right decisions in my life.

Kala: As a poet and writer, what tips would you give to our readers, who may be interested in writing poetry for the first time or writing in general to express who they are and what they feel?

Cendrine: Always write with your heart and soul. Get out of your comfort zone and embrace your fears. Open yourself to the world and see it with the eyes of a child. Once you stop judging and comparing yourself to others, the rest will come in due time.

Kala: Beyond the work that you do as a writer, how do you ‘Explore Your Spirit’?

Cendrine: Exploring your/the Spirit is something that can be done at any moment of the day or night. When I am not busy with my journalistic career (I write five columns for Examiner.com and contribute articles to a few other sites and my poetry, I love spending time in nature and taking pictures. I also enjoy recording spoken word poetry (I am currently working on the new version of ‘Rizen‘, my debut CD) and listening to silence. If you have never sat in the middle of the night with your eyes closed and let silence whisper in your ears, you have not really enjoyed a true connection with God and your inner child.

Kala: Cendrine,  thank you for joining me here on Kala’s Quick Five. More about Cendrine and her book can be found at www.cendrinemarrouat.com

Cendrine: Thank you so much for the opportunity!

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Welcome to Kala’s Quick Five, where I chat with fascinating authors, artists, teachers and researchers and ask them five questions about their work. My guest today is Lauren DiLauro, the ‘Feng Shui Fashionista’. Lauren is a a chromotherapist and promotes teaching color therapy mixed with a savvy sense of style to create ‘Power Looks’ for individuals.

Kala: Lauren, welcome to Kala’s Quick Five. You offer master make up application courses, high fashion courses, and dress for success color therapy workshops  How did you decide to merge feng shui into the fashionista world?

Lauren: After working in this field for over 10+ years, I found it was time for individuals to listen to their “inner self” and utilize the powerful benefits that feng shui in relation to fashion has to offer! Color not only alters one’s state of mind, but also how we are perceived by others! So, for me, it is extremely empowering to assist clients in being fashion forward while at the same time teaching them how to attract positive energies into their lives!

Kala:  You work with Chromotherapy also known as “Color Therapy”, both in fashion and cosmetics. Tell us about how you use color therapy in your work…

Lauren: Color Therapy is a method of healing and a powerful outlet of self expression for individuals to find their Style Niche and their ‘Power Looks’. I teach them how to incorporate their ‘Power Colors’ into their lifestyle through fashion. Color sends out wavelengths of electro-magnetic energies promoting wellness, prosperity, and positive attraction to the wearer! It helps us to be in touch with our ‘Higher Self’!

Kala: We’re here at the Fall Equinox. What tips and trends can you share with the readers here on how to look and feel their best this Fall?

Lauren: I offer daily tips and trends for the season on my website…but first and foremost, for individuals to completely look and feel their best, they must understand and own their personal style! Whether it’s Bohemian Chic, Savvy Sophisticated, Sassy Chic, or Hip and Trendy, we must have a true understanding of WHO we are in relation to Fashion before we can honestly become Fashion Foward and apply tips and trends! This is a process that I help individuals to uncover…their ‘Power Looks’ which in essence is their individual sense of style…I encourage them to step out of their comfort zone by adding the latest in Fashion trends therefore, keeping them a cut above the rest!

Kala: Your’e based out of Florida, but offer national consultations on color therapy along with many other services. Do you travel to meet with the women or how do you connect with them and what happens when someone signs up for a consultation with you?

Lauren: I offer several outlets of communication…phone and skype consultations, as well as private consults both locally and nationally can be arranged. I now offer an extremely educational and life altering workshop with a collegue of mine, Jen Mirman (also known as Zen Jen) of zen jewelz! Together we empower individuals with the art of color in relation to chakras, fashion, and gemstones and how the vibrational energies of clothing and gemstones attract a heightened awareness of oneself and a truly life altering experience!

Kala: Lauren, how do you ‘Explore Your Spirit’? What empowers, uplifts and motivates you in your daily life?

Lauren: I am a firm believer in positive energy exchange between people! I love what I do and it motivates me every second of every day to guide others to reach their highest potential and to attract necessary energies in order to be the very best they can be and make the most out of life! What could be more rewarding than that?!

Kala: Lauren, thank you for joining me here on Kala’s Quick Five. More about Lauren, the Feng Shui Fashionista can be found at: www.fengshuifashionista.com

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More about Kala Ambrose: Kala Ambrose is an award winning author, intuitive and talk show host of the Explore Your Spirit with Kala Show. Her thought-provoking interviews entice listeners to tune in around the globe! Described by her guests and listeners as discerning, empowering and inspiring, she speaks with world renowned authors, artists, teachers and researchers delving into metaphysical, holistic and paranormal topics. Kala’s book, 9 Life Altering Lessons: Secrets of the Mystery Schools Unveiled delves into the mysteries of ancient Egyptian mystery schools and explains their wisdom teachings. Kala Ambrose is a highly interactive teacher on a mission to educate, entertain and inspire. She lectures on the Ancient Wisdom Teachings of Egypt and the Mystery Schools, Developing Business Intuition, Working with Auras, Chakras and Energy Fields, and Wise Woman Wisdom. More about Kala at: www.ExploreYourSpirit.com and readings and consultations.

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