Yesterday, I wrote about the nurturing voice within. I’m the first to admit, it’s not always an easy voice to find. I used to be much more familiar with “who do you think you are” “what do you think you are doing” and “you are so selfish.”
My journey of developing my internal nurturing voice began in a Lucid Living weekend seminar six years ago. In Lucid Living terminology, this voice is called the Nurturing Parent. I remember a particular exercise in which I was exploring my adolescent voice and, I might add, doing quite well with it. Once I gave her voice, she was rockin’ and rollin’ and using plenty of colorful language. (Oh yeah! She had plenty to say and if you are good, I may share it with you some day.)
In the exercise, I was being coached to address my adolescent from the perspective of my Nurturing Parent. I stumbled, mumbled and then stalled. I was stunned. I said, “I can’t find that voice. I don’t know what it sounds like.”
I’m not going to make up that I never heard it. My parents are good and loving people, so I’m sure I did. I just didn’t register it. It’s not what I internalized. Luckily the leaders and assistants in the course were well-equipped to model the Nurturing Parent voice for me. They helped me remember.
Six years later, I am partial to that Nurturing Parent voice. It is the one I most listen to now. I mean, let’s face it…it’s not a difficult choice. Six years later, I am re-taking the entire Lucid Living series of seminars. I’m not the only one. The course is so powerful that half our class is doing what they call a “victory lap,” attending the series for the second or even third time around. Deep work always bears revisiting.
I can’t recommend it enough, particularly for those of you who are ready to heal the wounded aspects of yourselves. If being a victim or martyr just doesn’t cut it for you anymore (and if it does…good luck with that!); if you want to become a powerful creator in your life, empower yourself and your relationships, then this work is for you. It is deeply and powerfully grounded in love – L O V E.
Bad news is: the series is booked for this year.
Good news is: you have time to save your hard-earned pennies to invest in yourself for the next opening.
Really good news is: you can still enroll in a 4-part tele-class series called
The Path of Wisdom
It starts April 14th (that’s coming up!). It will give you an in-depth overview of the entire series.
For more information and to enroll click here: The Path of Wisdom (scroll down to the Teleclass section)
Skeptics Disclaimer: I’m not getting paid a dime to plug this. I really believe in it.
Love yourself and your whole world will become love. (you can quote me)
copyright (c) April 2009, Kathy Loh, all rights reserved
Hi Kathy,
I’m really enjoying reading your blog. Your wisdom and authenticity shine through!
Thank you so much for your glowing support of Lucid Living. I’m touched that you take the time to write about your experience at length. You speak so beautifully about the power of having a nurturing ally within. And you’re right, it can seem so foreign at first, or awkward, to talk to yourself in such a loving, empowering way. It is life-changing once it becomes second nature.
I’m thrilled you are back for another round with Lucid Living. Even though the in-person program is full for this year, we welcome anyone you refer to begin our teleclass on the 14th and will be happy to talk with them about next year’s program as well.
With deep appreciation,
Leza
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Thanks for stopping by Leza – it is truly a pleasure to sing the praises of Lucid Living. See you soon! – Kathy
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Hi Kathy,
Thanks for this lovely post,I smiled and resonated with it throughout.
I have found that when I do intuitive writing, asking for guidance, my nurturing voice speaks out.
I use my computer (both hands, both hemispheres?).
Love
Tal
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Kathy, your blog is full of energy and I love it. It’s good to know that this stream of conscious creativity and wisdom is going out there in the world .. even when this part of the world is sleeping. Feels very shamanic!
What amazes me most about this blog is that it is sooo the ‘you’ I know .. includig the edginess and Danger and the passion (coeur rage) as well as the love and beautiful self expression. You have not self censored – we get all of you in your completeness and depth. What a gift. Here is a blog that is about space shifting; it is not all about ego and the small-ness of life. It is expansive and shines light outwards. THANK YOU x
I love your generous promotion of others and I trust that you will not hide behind their greatness and magnificence .. this is a place where your magic can (magic(i)an) may manifest too.
With love
Kate
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You wock!
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Dear Tal and Kate – thank you for your lovely comments. Your support lifts me and inspires me to continue. I know you both to be beautiful lights in the world (in fact, you should meet each other!) and I am grateful to have the privilege of being seen by both of you.
and Wabbit – you are always my first love!
hugs all around – Kathy
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