January's Mid-Month Intention

I live in upper state New York now and have found it to be a beautiful state filled with rolling hills and spectacular foliage. There seems to always be the chatter of the geese and the barking of the dogs. Then winter comes and all the foliage falls off the trees leaving the countryside brown and bleak looking. One day I was driving through country roads and noticed, really noticed something I had not seen before. With the fallen leaves I discovered things I had not seen – the quaint homes that are hidden away, the lovely ponds that too are hidden, the beauty of the bleakness. I wanted to stop and really absorb what I had not seen before. It was at that moment that I felt a Veil being lifted - a veil that I had not even been conscious of. Then I realized how much I have been missing in life, not noticing the small things, the hidden messages, and so forth. The good news is that I AM now noticing what has been there all along. I feel alive and whole and curious. It is as if I have found a new school - The School of Wisdom. How blessed am I! You too can lift the veil. It need not be forced or something long to do. It is so simple. Just be open and it will start to move. I share this from the never ending School of Wisdom Below is your exercise, Enjoy! - Back To Top- Intention Exercise: Lifting the Veil Please have a pad and pen close by so you can record your thoughts or answers. If you'd like to take a walk or a drive before doing this exercise, go ahead. When you are ready to sit down and journal your thoughts, then come back to this page. When you are ready let's set the stage by putting on some soft music. Take the phone off the hook, turn OFF your cell phone and BE FULLY PRESENT for this exercise. For a few moments simply sit with the words LIFTING THE VEIL. While you were away thinking about lifting your veil.... What thoughts were running through your mind? Write your thoughts down. Remember, there are no judgments. When you are through, re-read what you have written. What one thought or idea jumped out at you that you had not realized before? On another piece of paper, write that thought or idea down. Draw circles around the idea or thought. With each circle, make another one and another one - as many as you want. Let each circle be larger than the previous one. In between the circles, write your feelings. What came up for you? Did it surprise you? Did it sadden you? If, you had sad thoughts, how can you turn the circle of sadness into joy and appreciation? Now, be with this exercise write as much as you want. Do you feel the Veil being lifted? Is it slowly being lifted? Are you seeing what you DIDN'T see before? Do you feel the freedom of the Veil? For some, you may need to take baby steps for others, you may just rush and lift that veil and feel the freedom. Make no judgments - just start lifting! _____________________ eMail your experience. In the subject line be sure and add the words: Lifting the Veil. or you may send them to: Karin Janin • P.O. Box 607 • Highland, NY 12528 - Back To Top- Featured Product February is around the corner... Time to order your Valentines Day Gift Early. The Angel Series were very popular during the holidays so I decided to make a new series called "I Am ___" Angel Ornament/Key chain (I Am Series)    All Swarovski Crystals All Handcrafted by Karin Janin All can be used as a window ornaments or key chain. The Red is Angel Love with a lovely heart charm, sterling silver charms and letters, pewter wings. Chakra Angel of multi-colors filled with Wisdom and Trust. Cost is $26 each plus s/h Gift box is included. Order Early! Go to the link below NOW! Remember - February is the Love Month! Handcrafted by Karin Janin For the I Am Angel Series go to: http://www.karinjanin.com/angel.php#angel For Inspirational Bookmarkers go to: http://www.karinjanin.com/order_bookm.php#book February's Intention is coming soon! Stay in touch! ________________ Don't forget to think about this month's TWO Intentions: Different & Lifting the Veil Write your intention down in the Present Tense - as if it is happening NOW! Namasté , Karin Janin Copyright 2005-2006 All Print and Electronic Rights Reserved.