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Light will someday split you open even if your life is now a cage.

Hafiz

Each one of us, I’m certain of it, has felt enclosed in the cage of life. Whether it’s being caged by negative thinking, caged by the past, or caged for some other reason, we have all experienced the sensation of being trapped. Guess what? We can set ourselves free as well! We can allow the light within us to split us open and release all the potential that has been hidden away. We can release the negative thinking. We can release our past. How do we do this? We do this by changing our thoughts. Our thoughts create our reality. Our thoughts create our sense of being caged or of being free. We can do this by living in the present. That means staying fully awake in this moment. For instance right now, as I’m writing this, I have awakened to birds chirping and the soft summer breeze blowing.
What are you waiting for? Open that cage door, fly free, and let the light engulf your whole being!

As a journal writing prompt, write down those things that make you feel like you’re enclosed in a cage.  Next, release those prisons by putting them in a bowl and burning them.   Then write from the perspective of being free from those thoughts that are holding you back.  For instance,  I might write, “My body image places me in a cage and holds me back.”  After I burn this, I might write, “I move easily through the world.  When I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I love what I see.”

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Written by Amy Spradlin

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Seeds of Intentions

“Plant Yours Today”

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One of our favorite inspirational gift ideas line is from a company called Fringe Studio.   Their products have an exquisite, rich feel to them, and the beauty of the products are unsurpassed.  Fringe studio has a phlethora of options to choose from, and, we at Seeds of Intentions, have carefully selected what we feel are some of the most inspirational gifts in their collection.  Each of the gift ideas on our website has a powerful meaning behind it.  For instance, the Unique Square Hummingbird Vase, is emperically beautiful, but its hidden message is just as lovely.  Hummingbird symbolism reminds us to find the good in life and the beauty in each and every day.  Wouldn’t your friend or loved one be touched by this inspirational gift and its meaning? 

The hummingbird vase is just one example.  Check out this video to see other Fringe Studio products and visit our website to see the full line of Fringe Studio inspirational gifts that we carry.

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Written by Amy Spradlin
Co-Founder

Seeds of Intentions
“Plant Yours Today”

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Copyright 2010 Amy Spradlin and Seeds of Intentions

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As I was riding my bike to work today, in my quiet rhythmic cadence of the peddles, I heard the words, “You deserve to be seen.” It took me by surprise in a lovely way. I do deserve to be seen. I am unique perfection of God’s love.

Guess what? You deserve to be seen in your own humanness. You deserve to be celebrated and your qualities illuminated. Come on people, let your light shine! See and be seen!

After this initial burst of knowing that was gifted to me this morning, I thought about our Grandmother’s movie event that we just finished co-sponsoring at Seeds of Intentions. Each participant was asked to share any thoughts that have come to us since the weekend. I’m not sure if I needed more time to process, but no words seemed adequate…that is until today.

The honored guests and the participants deserve to be seen and for many indigenous people,  they have felt invisible and forgotten.  They deserve to be heard in their soul songs.  So the rest of this blog is a homage to those elders, grandmothers and other invited guests.

Rita, you are seen in your gentleness and quiet spirit that whispers peace is coming…peace is here.  You are heard in your wishes that float upward where ancestors commune.

Beatrice, you are heard through your booming voice that explodes then tickles.  You are heard through your teasing eyes that shine with coyote medicine.

Nathan, you are seen in your pureness of heart that opens doors, and you are seen in your embrace of acceptance for those different than you.

Aloysius, you are seen in your cautionary stance, and heard through your gathered wounds that you have carried so others can be free.

Kerry, you are seen in your warrioress power that commands a following.  You are heard through your eagle cry and  your human tears.

Davian, you are seen in your soul’s dance where movement melds with spirit and where youth’s innocence collides with ancient knowledge.

Joy, you are seen, not as wife of, but woman as.  You are heard in your silence and forgiveness.

Mary, you are seen in your radiating smile that emits God is near.  You are heard in your between worlds voice that knows where you’ve been and where you are going.

Jonas, you are heard in your silence that echoes louder than words.  You are  seen in your regal somberness that reflects a long and difficult journey.

Loya,  you are seen in motherly proudness that releases ancient barriers for the women still to come and are seen in your nuturance that is spread to generations.

Christinia, you are seen in your steady gate and nurturing heart.  You are heard through your undying advocacy for your people.

Troylynn, you are seen in the strength of your stature and the confidence in your stride.  You are heard in the wisdom of your teachings and the wisdom of your intuition.

To all who participated as witnesses, you are seen in your reverent beauty that held universal intent, that healed beyond imagination, and rippled through heaven and earth.

Everyone deserves to be seen.  Everyone deserves to be heard.  Today, you are being called to see one another’s unique perfection.  Today, you are being called to listen to one another’s soul songs. Heed the call!

Written by Amy Spradlin
Co-Founder

Seeds of Intentions
“Plant Yours Today”

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“You are the goddess mother.  You have mothered me.  You called me in my dark times and loved me like a mother would love a child. Even though you don’t have children of your own, you are my mother goddess, and I want you to be Max’s mother goddess.  A goddess mother guides the “child mother” which I am and helps me to be the best mommy I can be.”  These words were spoken to me through misty eyes one night before Max was born.  My friend and Nia teacher, Julie, and I were chatting about the birth of her first baby.  Being the newly selected mother goddess, I felt strongly that the baby should be welcomed once he was born and celebrated within his community.  Julie and I talked about what that would be, how it would look, and I found myself offering to host the event.  I had never been to any welcoming baby ceremonies, so leading one was new territory. However,  I felt up to the task.

In the beginning, I just allowed for ideas to come in.  Envisioning myself as the vessel of Gods plan for this ceremony was the approach I used.  The very first idea came to me one morning as I was waking up.  I saw clearly a white room with white candles, white clothing, and  a white blanket.  To me, the white symbolized innocence and newness of life.  Several weeks later the second idea emerged…a white blanket for Max to lay upon and all of Max’s community surrounding him in the circle.  As I sat with that image, it became clearer.  The blanket became the focal point, and attached to the blanket was ribbon.  I saw each person holding a piece of the ribbon.  The community was showing its connection and love toward Max.

Clearer and clearer pieces of the welcoming ceremony came together as the weeks passed until a complete picture surfaced.  I knew my intention was to provide Maxi and his parents with a space to celebrate the blessing of a new life, a space to solidify the sense of community, and a space where love for Max could be held and collected.  My intention was luminous.  An unwavering thought that manifested brilliantly.

Since the ceremony has passed, I have thought often of the organic process that occurred while planning.  I felt my way through each step and stayed open to receiving what the universe was offering.  Because of all of the positive emotion that I was emitting around the event, the manifestation was flawlessly realized.  I have learned that staying open and trusting is the way to manifest what it is that I want.

May I continue to create experiences in my life that manifest through love and faith.  May you find ways to do this as well.

Written by Amy Spradlin
Co-Founder

Seeds of Intentions
“Plant Yours Today”

Please visit our community of websites and blogs where our intentions are to provide highly conscious information and products  for self improvement and personal growth. Visit our Shopping website for inspirational gifts, unique gift ideas,  thoughtful gifts and meaningful gifts you will be remembered for.

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Copyright 2010 Amy Spradlin and Seeds of Intentions

When purchasing a gift for another, think about the most thoughtful gifts you can give?  Why…because those are the gifts that will be remembered and the ones that touch the heart.  Here are 5 tips on giving the most thoughtful gifts.

1. Keep it simple.  Most thoughtful gifts don’t have to be elaborate.  Really, they just have to have meaning for the recipient.
2. Listen to your loved ones.  What are they speaking about, what are they interested in?  When you give a gift that truly fits the people you love, it can’t help but be meaningful.
3. Personalize the thoughtful gift.  Write a note that describes why you selected the gift.  The time you take to share the significance of the gift is well worth it.
4. Think ahead.  Give  yourself time to find just what you’re looking for.  A last minute gift often lacks thoughtfulness.
5. If you can, give the gift face to face.  Your family and friends will appreciate the gesture so much more if  it comes directly from you.  Take time to give the gift yourself.

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One of my favorite journal writing ideas to help with the journaling process is an activity I learned when I taught elementary school.  It was a tip for the reluctant writer in your classroom…we’ve all been there before right?  It’s truly simple and can be done in a variety of ways.

Here’s what you do:

1. find your writing journals
2. take a magazine (you can look through your favorite book, a newspaper, etc..) and randomly select five words
3. don’t worry if they go together, just find words that are calling to you
4. tear them out and put them in the order that most speaks to you
5. that is the title for your journal entry
6. spend 15-20 minutes journaling about that title and see what insight comes to you as you get out of your own way

This is what I was inspired to write after I selected my five words today:

Tough Stuff, Ultimate Rewards, Pure

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about these five words is sometimes we’re handed some Tough Stuff in life.  Stuff that we’d rather not have to deal with.  Right now, I think my Tough Stuff relates to holding space for the aging process of my mother.  She is living with a form of Parkinson’s called Lewy Body Disease.  Tough?  I’d say!  She has gone from a spunky, energizer bunny to a weary although still spunky, forgetful, and often confused woman.  I would definitely rather not deal with this in my life or in hers.

The next two words, Ultimate Rewards, seems so contradictory next to Tough Stuff.  How do the words, Ultimate Rewards,  have anything to do with the things in life I’d rather not deal with right now.  Well, here’s my take on it.  Through my mom’s prognosis, although it’s been challenging, there are some Ultimate Rewards as well.  The first one that comes to mind is the reward of appreciation.  On the days my mother is spunky and says what’s on her mind, energized by a shopping trip to her favorite store, or even performing at an impromptu karoke night in my living room, I am overwhelmed by appreciation for that moment in time when my mother returns to her “normal self”.  That is an ultimate reward.   Another reward is the closeness that my family and I have experienced during this time.  We’ve said more loving and tender things the past few years than I can remember in the past forty. No one waits to say what needs to be said.  “I love you,” which was a rarity before is a frequent expression in my family.

The last word, Pure, makes me think that as we experience our Tough Stuff and receive the Ultimate Rewards a sense of purity of spirit and heart emerge.  It’s when I’m in the midst of Tough Stuff that my greatest Ultimate Rewards occur and my Pureness shines.

How’s that for a five word quick journal activity?  It’s amazing what a simple gesture can produce.  Happy writing!

Written by Amy Spradlin
Co-Founder

Seeds of Intentions
“Plant Yours Today”

Please visit our community of websites and blogs where our intentions are to provide highly conscious information and products for self improvement and personal growth. Visit our Shopping website for inspirational gifts, unique gift ideas, thoughtful gifts and meaningful gifts you will be remembered for.

Visit our sister blogs for spirituality and personal and spiritual growth, law of attraction topics and understandings, daily journal writing prompts and topics and using the power of intention to create the life that you choose.

Copyright 2010 Amy Spradlin and Seeds of Intentions

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The beautifully designed e-book provides you with 10 inspirational quotes and some reflections on those quotes. You may print the e-book in its entirety or print the quote that most touches you. In addition to the book, for signing up, you’ll receive a special surprise in your email box.

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