Facing Your Fear of Being Visible: Part 1 ~ Standing Out

In this blog series, I will be sharing snippets from my personal  journey into the fears of being visible ... of standing out!

Julia

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~Challenges that arise do so in order to push you out of your comfort zone.~ Antari


For those who fear being visible -- of standing out ... the challenges can be more than a little uncomfortable--they can be downright crippling at times!   

Over the years, despite, or rather in spite of, my numerous personal challenges ... I've managed to acquire the reputation of being personable,  out-going and out-spoken.    A real people person.  A natural born actress whose stage is anywhere she is standing.  Who ... when she walks into a room, brings her own spotlight!

I'll admit that over the years,  I've developed  this knack for entertaining folks wherever I find myself.   Never having a loss for words, I  can hold a conversation with anyone. And I do mean ... anyone.

I wasn't always like that mind you.  In fact, looking at me now, you would have never guessed that I was once a painfully shy, over-weight, cross-eyed, near-sited little tomboy with a speech impediment and stutter.

I'm still a bit chunky and near-sited, but  thanks to a great optometrist, I'm not as cross-eyed as I once was.    And countless hours of private practice, along with a handful of a few kind supporters,  my stuttering and speech impediment finally came to an end.  Well ... almost!  It still comes out when I get excited!

In spite of all my accomplishments, I still carry this one little secret.  It's a secret only a select number of people actually know about me.    

I hate standing out in a crowd!   I really hate being seen!  Being Visible.  Being in the spotlight!!!

Rather hard to believe isn't it?  However, many of my close friends can tell you of the numerous times I had come close to being famous only to immediately pull away.  While fame has never been my goal, it is  something that follows me like a stray dog wherever I go.

Naturally there are valid reasons for my fears -- which will be revealed over the next few installments  of this blog series.  

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A walking contradiction. This was how my high school English teacher, Miss Hawkins,  described me.  I still remember that conversation she and I had one day before class.   She knelt down in front of my desk and whispered ...  I finally figured you out.   You're a walking contradiction!  But I want you to know -- I want you to remember -- how very proud I am of you for facing your fears like that!  That shows real class sweetie! And you're one classy lady!  I hope and pray you never lose that!  The world needs more people like you!

Have to tell you -- that scared me a little bit. Okay! It scared the crap out of me!  But even so,  I think that's what kept me going all this time.

It really helps when you know someone believes in you.

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Looking over my life, I clearly see that  I am still a walking contradiction. 

On the one hand ... I thoroughly enjoy sharing my knowledge with people.  On the other hand ... having to interact with  people -- especially in person-- unnerves me .

Naturally -- like many of you -- I have my reasons for feeling this way.  And like most of you, I have had my share of opposition.   And working through that opposition can (and oftentimes does) sends you reeling back a few steps.

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Time and time again, I have been met with the ill-informed opinions  of people, the harsh and cruel judgments they pass, their lies, and their overall pettiness.   Being publicly slandered by these same types of people didn't help my situation either!

The truth is ... these are nothing more than excuses.  Poor ones to boot!   And I say that because, I am reminded of some rather outstanding people all throughout history, who had to endure similar situations and experiences.  They kept on keeping on! They plowed through all the freeze dried bullshit of opinionated people and their lies, judgments and ill-conceived notions of what should and should not be.   And most, if not all of them, had been brutally slandered!

Whenever I find myself pulling back, I keep thinking about some of them.   Then the question pops up... where would we all be had they given in to their fear of standing out -- of being visible?

Jesus,  Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, The Wright Brothers, Alexander Grahm Bell,  Henry Ford, Martin Luther King, Jack & Bobby Kennedy, and a host of others.  Had they all listened to the nay sayers of their day.... if they  had all given into their individual fears of being visible-- Of standing out -- where would we all be?

Well I think you can guess!

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Like all of those who came before us ... we too have something to offer the world!  Other wise, we would not be here!  While it would be nice  not to have to face opposition of any kind -- it is to be expected.  And of course, keeping in mind,  any challenges that arises--do so in order to push us out of our comfort zone.    Right?  Right!

The fear of being visible -- of standing out -- didn't stop any of these great teachers, leaders and inventors.  Yea, it may have slowed them down a time or two -- but what set them apart from everyone else -- was their persistence in working through those fears! 

By following their example, I have stepped out of the proverbial closet.  Faced my fears -- and continue to work through them.  Baby steps every inch of the way!  But they are steps ... nonetheless!   And I have made a vow to help others do the same!  Because I know ... there are people out there ... just like me ... who need a helping hand!  Who need someone who has "been there-- done that!"

No ... it ain't easy!  Not by a long shot!  Then again .... no one said it would be!  But I am a firm believer, that we can over come anything ... once we set our mind to it!  And the best part is ... we don't have to do it all  alone!

"If all we have is each other ... then we're already one step ahead of the opposition!"    ~Virginia Lane Moore, my maternal grandmother.

(Excerpts from The ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born )

Embrace ALL that you are!

For you ARE ... ALL that there is! 

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Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

 

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Helping You Stick To Your Truths

I help people Stick To Their Truths! And I do this through my uniquely specialized one-on-one coaching sessions that I have developed over the years called "The Zen of Duct Tape"  Empowerment Coaching sessions. 

More Than It Implies ...

 The ZEN of Duct Tape  Empowerment Coaching  is  not about how to use duct tape!  And no, I don't actually use duct tape on you during our time together.  But I do use allot of duct tape metaphors  to help you reach a deeper level of understanding.  

The ZEN of Duct Tape Empowerment Coaching is an integration of a wide variety of healing modalities.  Such as,  but not limited to, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique aka Tapping), Chakra clearings, Ho'Oponopono, Quantum Energy Techniques and Self Emergence processes.   

Because each of my clients are all unique, my sessions are based on the needs of that individual.  No two are ever alike --each private session is a custom fit for that particular client -- for that particular session.

The Teacher comforts the afflicted!  

But there are times when the Teacher must afflict the comfort!

 -- Please Be Advised -- 
My Consultations Are Not Intended For Everyone.   

If ...  you are seeking a quick fix ... this is not for you!

If ...  you are not willing to do the work necessary ... this definitely ... is not for you!

 If ... you think this is a joke ... Keep Moving!

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For those of you wondering why you should have a coach -- please check out my article on "Why Choose a Coach?"  Click HERE

 

Of course, the question still  remains:  Why should you choose me over all the other coaches out there? 

And my answer to you is:  I'm not going to insult your intelligence nor waste your time with all the hype and "marketing" catch phrases that so many use.   As a matter of fact, I am going to tell you point blank that if you feel like you shouldn't choose me as your coach!  Then don't!

It's that simple!

However, keep in mind that if you're stuck in any give life situation -- I am always here to help!

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Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.

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Embracing All That You Are: Part 3

So how is suppressing all your negative thinking  coming along?  How is all your attempts at eliminating,  your "shadow side" working out for you?  

What's that you say?  You're Finding yourself having to repeatedly face them time and time and time again?  Feeling like you are caught in a never ending loop do you?

There's a reason for that!   Keep reading ....

As we all know (or should know by now) ... energy cannot be destroyed or eliminated! 

Energies, whether you label them good or bad,  can only be directed, guided and shifted.     Okay, that's worth repeating!

No Energy can be destroyed or eliminated!  

Energies, whether you label them good or bad,  

can only be directed, guided and shifted. 

We are all experiencing Everything!  Every emotion known is felt by each of us!  To deny even one aspect of your Self ... label it as bad ... to stuff it all down and ignore any of it .... Is not accepting All that you are.

And when you are not accepting ALL of who and what you are ... You are NOT Whole!

Everything you experience is a part of you.  Everything!  No exceptions!

Energies will not leave if you suppress them.  They'll just sit there waiting for the opportunity to POP OUT.    To EXPLODE out of control!   While you may feel relieved at that given time ... sooner or later you're going to feel just awful for it.  You'll find yourself with feelings of inadequacies and disappointments and more rage and more freeze dried bullshit than you can shake a stick at!

Seriously ... is that the way you want to continue living your human life?

Then there are those who are under the misguided belief that you can actually eliminate, eradicate and/or destroy energies like anger, hatred, fears.    I know -- I use to be one of them!

Folks -- you CANNOT under any shape, form or fashion .... eliminate, eradicate and/or destroy any energies!  You can only Guide -- Direct ... and SHIFT ... Any and ALL Energies!  Good, bad, indifferent or down right fugly!

As long as we are in human form  ... we must unlearn all that we were taught about emotions/energies and begin to embrace all that we are!

By embracing all these energies we have labeled bad or negative ... we begin to learn how to Guide--Direct--Shift them into a higher frequency!

And guess what happens to all those little nagging so called negative energies when we embrace them, love them and accept them?  They integrate within our energetic bodies!  On their own! Without any force whatsoever.    And when they pop up now and then ... they don't bother us like they once did.  Why?  Because now ... you have learned to guide, direct and shift those energies.  And too, those so called "negative" energies are now vibrating at  higher frequencies were they can no longer do any harm.

Pretty Groovy .... ain't it?


There is nothing to lose and absolutely everything to gain when embracing all that we are!  The infinite freedoms you enjoy is ... well ... Infinite!!!

It's a wondrous moment when the realization finally sets in that you truly are ALL that there is!

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

   

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Embracing All That You Are: Part 2

Embracing All That You Are is not a belief that limits you or hinders you in any way.  It is a knowing that allows you Freedom!

 
To help you understand Embracing ALL That You Are ... here is my list that I have created for MY - SELF.  It is but a small fraction of all that I am.  But I think you will get the gist!  

I EMBRACE ALL MY ....

• Insecurities               
• Doubt
• Anger                      
• Ignorance
• All Fears -- great and small
• Intolerance
• Sorrow, pain and sadness          
• Bigotry
• Shallowness                 
•  Selfishness
• Control Freak in me              
• Stupidity
• Neediness and Greediness          
• Pride
• Hatred                  
• Lies
• Resentment                  
• Hypocrisy
• Self-Centeredness              
• Temper
• Failures  
• Manipulativeness 
•  All Judgments -- past, present and future

I EMBRACE ALL MY ....

• Love                      
• Joy
• Contentment                  
• Gratitude
• Laughter                   
• Wisdom
• Knowledge                  
• Graciousness
• Generosity                  
• Silliness
• Boldness                  
• Courage
• Creativity
• Talents & Gifts

 I LOVE and EXPRESS MY HEART-FELT GRATITUDE for All these things stated , and for all things not mentioned.   

I Embrace All  that I am, because I am All things, feelings and experiences. 

I Embrace it All, Love it All, Greatly Appreciate it All …  so that I may be Free!

Because … I AM Free!

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

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The ASS-cension

Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction.  More commonly  known as, Head Stuck Up Your Ass Syndrome.  This is one of the most common dis-eases known to humankind.  There are no pills or serum to cure this malady.  Nor are there any modern conventional medical means in which to have it surgically repaired.   At least not yet!

But do not fall into despair my fellow earth travelers!  There is hope!  In fact, many are taking the opportunity to self-heal themselves by moving with the energies of a shifting process.   This shifting process is none other than …  The ASS-cension.

The ASS-cension is the process of pulling one’s head out of one’s ass.  And thankfully it is a process that all human experiencers will go through ---eventually.  No exceptions!

Right now, the entire population of human experiencers are currently  in the state of ASS-cending on various levels.  Sadly, those who have succeeded in  completely yanking their heads out of that tight fitting hole are in the minority.   So few are their numbers,  we can’t even begin to give you an estimate of how many there are.

Those who accomplished in pulling their heads out, only to shove it back in --rank among one-third of the world’s population.  Leaving the largest numbers  of  those who still have that noggin of theirs stuffed up their bung hole slightly under two-thirds.


Thoughts are energy.  And where thoughts go -- energy flows. ~Louise L. Hay

Everything here in the physical plane is affected by all things in what we loosely refer to as the “spiritual plane.”  And vice-versa.   For you non-spiritual types -- please note that it has been scientifically proven that all things on the physical plane are made up of  various types energies.   As such, everything and everyone is connected energetically.    To what degree this connection is felt  is dependant upon the individual’s conscious awareness.  And too, and perhaps most importantly, how far individuals are willing to both acknowledge and subsequently accept this common fact.

Resistance is futile! ~ The Borg, Star Trek the Next Generation.

Resistance is the primary  cause for Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction.   The more you resist, the worse the symptoms of  the dysfunction persists.

The signs of  Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction are easily recognizable and are as follows:

• Chronic Head, neck and back pain. 

• Blurry vision, hearing loss, difficulties  focusing on anything.  Unable to literally see or comprehend anything with clarity.    

• Talking nonsense, speech sometimes slurred.

• Unreasonable, illogical, argumentative and irrational. Prone to bouts of hysteria.

• Close-minded and narrow-minded.  Extreme cynicism.   Intolerant of others.  Arrogant and aloof.

• Bumping into things, experiencing all types of non-fatal accidents (inside and outside the home) such as running into furniture, walls, telephone poles, other people, tripping up a flight of stairs, missing that last step, etc.

• Excessive lying, nit-picking, gossiping, slandering,  and back stabbing.   Commonly known as “talking shit.”

• Unable to stay in healthy relationships.

• Constant state of anger.

• Cut off from all things spiritual.  No perception of energies.

The ASS-cension Symptoms

You may note a few of the symptoms are somewhat similar to Cranial Uppitus Gluteus Maximus Dysfunction.  However, the difference in symptoms of  The ASS-cension  process  are temporary.  So long as you keep your head out of your ass.

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Chronic Head, neck and back pain.   Don’t worry.  This is temporary.  Keep in mind you have had your head rammed up your bung hole for most of your physical earth life.   Stiffness and soreness is to be expected.

Advice:  Chiropractic and/or Reiki treatment, some low impact Yoga or Tai Chi, conscious breathing techniques,  a good massage will help these particular symptoms dissipate over time.

Blurry vision, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, difficulties focusing on anything.   Talking nonsense, speech sometimes slurred.     Unable to see anything with clarity.  Bumping into things, experiencing all types of non-fatal accidents (inside and outside the home) such as running into furniture, walls, telephone poles, other people, tripping up a flight of stairs, missing that last step, etc.

All of these are  temporary side effects.   In the beginning, there will be a great deal of fecal ridden energies to clear away from our energetic bodies.   During this particular part of the process, both our physical and energetic bodies, are covered from head to toe in energetic feces (again if you literally imagine being covered in shit, you’ll get the idea how it is).   It may take numerous cleansings before any of these symptoms completely clear up.    You may find that various methods are in order to clear away all the built up fecal residue.


Find what works for you and stick with it!   Again, being persistent and consistent is the key to clearing away the residual fecal energies.   Patience is required.  

Advice:  Practice focusing on and becoming more aware of  your surroundings.   This will limit the number of times you hurt yourself.   You don't need any special techniques for this -- just SLOW DOWN!

Unable to stay in any type of unhealthy relationships.   No matter who it is with.  Perhaps one of the most challenging of the “symptoms” is this one.  It is in our nature to  yearn for acceptance and intimacy with others.  During the process of clearing away the fecal matter from our energetic bodies, we begin to accept ourselves as being worthy.

You know you have reached a measure of clean when that “A-HA!” moment hits you.

That “A-Ha!” moment is when  you finally feel the Love enveloping you, taking you over, replenishing you, filling you up to the brim and pouring out.  The “A-Ha!” moment is when you finally stand up, acknowledge and accept your worth.   It is in that moment you can … and do… believe you have much more value and worth than what others have placed on you.  It is in that moment you shout  --  I Love My Self!  I Respect My Self!  I Accept My Self!   I Am Worthy!  I love my Self too much to allow any one to treat me less than my worth!

Your acceptance of Your Self -- allows you to step away from unhealthy relationships.  Yes, it will be painful.  You will find yourself at a loss.  This is a normal reaction to pulling your head free from your ass!  It is perfectly normal to feel lost and alone before the “A-Ha!” moment sets in.   After all, you have spent a very long time digesting shit, seeing shit, listening to shit and speaking shit.  It’s only natural that you are a little discombobulated in the beginning!


Talking without making much sense, speech sometimes slurred, inability  to speak.   This is temporary.  As you clear your energetic ears and mouth of all that energetic feces, you will notice you have very little to say.  And what you do say may feel like gibberish to you.  This will pass as you continue to  clear away the muck.

Once again, it is very important that you keep in mind that  you have spent a very long time speaking shit and listening to others speak shit.  It’s only natural that you can’t understand what is going on most of the time in the non-fecal matter realms!

Advice:  Practice speaking with your spirit family.  This helps you grow accustomed to your new “manure free” language.  Once you are ready, seek out others who are consciously processing The ASS-cension and see what it’s like to hold intelligent, shit free, conversations!



Forgetfulness.  Easily distracted at times.    This is temporary.  Up to this point, your head was filled with nothing but dung.  Now that you have dumped it all -- the physical brain is forced to recalibrate, reprogram and reboot.   As the physical body  reboots and makes itself ready for full integration with the energetic body, you will  experience forgetfulness on a regular basis.   In the meantime, the spirit body has much of the control.   It is very important to keep in mind that The energetic (spirit) body has no interest in such mundane earthly practices such as going to the bathroom, paying bills, eating and drinking, etc.   So forgetting what you went to the kitchen  for or not remembering why you are at the store, etc.  is perfectly natural during this particular time.

Once the rebooting process is complete, and  both bodies have integrated, your memories will be clearer than ever!  And what you don’t remember isn’t important.   So don’t sweat it!  The collective bodies have deemed it necessary to “flush out” what no longer serves you during your human experience.

Advice:  It is very important during this time to search out methods that enhance your focus.  Meditation is quite useful, especially during the rebooting procedures.  Taking long walks, exercising, Yoga, Tai Chi or any other form of physical activity that enhances good muscle tone and cardiovascular improvement is essential to improved oxygen flow.  This in turns enhances the physical brain to function at a higher capacity.

Mind expansion.  Detachment.    Comprehension, Understanding, Compassion.  Willingness to Forgive. 

Yea!  These are just a few of the wondrous attributes that come with consciously working the ASS-cension.

As you work through this ASS-cension, you will begin to see others a little more clearly.  Both literally and energetically.   As you continue to clear away the fecal matter from your energetic eyes, you will notice how easily it is to see past anyone’s bullshit.   You actually start seeing them as they really are.  As you do, you will note a deep heart felt compassion for them.   Don’t resist it.  Allow it to flow through you.

Your understanding of other points of view become easier for you now.   While they may be speaking in terms that you do not resonate fully with -- you now comprehend where they are coming from.   Arguing and pushing your points on others no longer interest you as they once did.  Finding yourself in a state of detachment, you are now able to dialogue with others with whom you disagree … minus  all the anger and fuss.

You discover your awareness (a.k.a. Freeze Dried BULL shit meter) has become more acute and accurate.  This in turn,  helps you  bypass any unnecessary arguments.  And too,  defrays any bruising of the false ego which could lead to your head going back up your ass.

You now understand the true meaning of forgiveness and practice it daily.  First with your Self and then with others.

You now completely understand and comprehend that all are doing exactly what they came here to do.   That all (no exceptions) are spirit beings having a human experience. That everything, whether you agree with it or not, are opportunities for growth and  for learning.  Your understanding and comprehension of this is widening -- deepening.   As this process continues to occur -- you notice yet another "A-Ha!" moment.  This is the "I Get It" A-Ha moment!   This is where you finally do “get it."   "IT" being the clarity of the truth that has been spoken to you for what seems to be eons!

"It" being the words of ASS-cenders who came before you.  Their words now ring true in your heart, soul and mind.

The phrases:    Do all you know to do to the best of your abilities.  And after that -- do nothing.  (You get that now!)

Change what you can and what is in your power to change -- leaving behind those things you cannot.  And having the wisdom to know the difference.  (You get that as well!)

 Being the change you wish to see in the world.  (Awwwwrighteeee! You finally get that too!)

You finally "Get IT" --- all of "IT" -- because the crap isn't clogging up your eyes or ears now!  You can see and hear without interference.    All this leads to the beautiful experience of your physical mind integrating and connecting with the spiritual/energetic mind.    This is what is known as … Mind Expansion.

Pretty cool … huh?   Of course, these are only a few of the "symptoms" of The ASS-cension.    But We thought you would enjoy a ... heads up ... in order to understand what is happening to you!  *LOL*

As stated above -- Being Persistent and Consistent  is your  greatest allies during The ASS-cension!

It isn’t easy -- no one said it would be.   But as long as you remember, and keep in mind, that it is a step by step process.  And of course, most importantly -- please Remember that Persistence in resistance keeps your head stuck.    Keep this all in your memory and You’ll do just fine!

So relax.  Be gentle.  Show your Self Love & Kindness --  And allow.


Excerpt from: The ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born.

 

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. 

Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.

Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited

Embracing All That You Are: Part 1

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.”
― Paulo Coelho, Brida

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Many have been asking me what I mean when I say ... Embrace All That You Are!

Simply put ... all your emotions, all that you have been, all you have done, thought and acted upon ...  all that you are in this moment ... right now .... is who you were, who you are--  is what lead you to be who you are in this moment.

Good, Bad, indifferent or downright fugly -- it is, was and continues to be ... YOU!

Embrace It!  

Anger, Ambition, Sadness, Jealously, Hatred, Anxiety, Ignorance, Bigotry ...

They are all part of the great creative energies!  The same exact Creative Energies that created ALL things and ALL beings!

Acknowledge it! Accept it!  Love it!  Embrace It!

You cannot destroy energy!  You cannot suppress it!  For in your attempts at doing so, you will only succeed in it becoming stronger!

These emotions -- these energies -- are not separate from Love as many have been taught and so many more believe.   Quite the contrary!  They are every part of the energies we call Love as our very being is! 

You are not being asked, told or required to succumb to these particular energies.  You are being asked to release them in an appropriate and more proper manner.

The more you love and show gratitude ... the stronger and higher your vibrations become.   These energies of anger, jealously, hatred, ignorance and bigotry (along with many other like vibrational energies) cannot withstand the intense vibrations of Love and Gratitude.  They will literally fall away.

But!  Try and push them aside or suppress them ... they will cling to you even more.

These energies we have labeled as negative are our greatest teachers!  They are merely asking (and in some instances ... demanding) recognition!  Recognition that you have learned whatever lessons they have brought you.  In addition to acknowledging its presence, these energies require our unconditional love, acceptance and gratitude before departing.   The next step is to simply ask it ... "do you want to leave?"  And then granting it your unconditional permission to do so!

Yes my loves -- this is how you work with all that you deem "negative."    By Recognizing it for what it truly is!  Following with Acknowledging it!   Accepting it!  Loving it, Being grateful for it and then giving it permission to leave.

This is what I mean when I say .... Embrace All that You Are!  Because YOU are all that there is!

And we are!  We are ALL energies! 

When you deny one aspect of your Self in favor of another -- you deny your Self the Wholeness of your very Being!~ Antari


We have all experienced anger, envy, jealously, hatred and bigotry on some level -- in some way.   This is only a tiny fragment of who we are!  But it is still a part of what we are!

We have all experienced anxiety, worry and fright on some level -- in some way.  This is only a tiny fragment of who we are!  But it is still a part of what we are! 

You cannot suppress any of it without consequences!  It will keep returning to you until you have Recognized the lessons it brings; Acknowledged its importance to you; Accept it for what it is; Bless it by expressing unconditional Love and Gratitude; then giving it permission to Leave!

By doing so you have acted upon Embracing All That You Are!   And allowing only the higher frequencies of Love to shine through!

So Embrace ALL that you are!  Because YOU ... are ALL that there Is!

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Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

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Some Where Over The Rainbow: A Spiritual Analogy

Many of you are familiar with the movie, "The Wizard of Oz". But how many of you are aware of the fascinating parallels this movie has with respect to how the realm of spirit works with us here on this earth plane? 

Granted, many believed The Wizard of Oz was a political statement. Not really sure how that particular thought arose…but it was one that was prominent in the earlier days of the movie's showing.



But sitting that particular notion aside….let's take a look from a spiritual point of view.



Dorothy represents all of us who are questioning our reason for being. Like Dorothy, we pine for something MORE. Hoping and praying for that moment when something truly magical just happens in order to prove to us once and for all that we have that "special" connection to the Greater power.

Instead of appreciating and taking note of all we have around us, we only see how dull, dreary and boring it all is … spending our time looking towards "what If". Seeing life only in black & white.

Auntie Em.  She represents our soul mates, our kindred spirits,  those in our lives that mean the most to us.    Those who have seen us through times (both good and bad).    They are the people that are of our heart. 

Toto represents the Animal Totem/Guardians that we all have.

The Twister represents the "winds of change" that many times comes through and rips up our very foundation, carrying us towards challenges we need to face and overcome in our lives.
Challenges that we chose to ignore or put on the back burner so to speak.

 

 The death of the Wicked Witch of the East (the gal Dorothy's house landed on) represents the old ways that die and some times are literally squashed out! Changes that are subsequently abrupt by time and circumstances 

Munchkin Land.   The tunnel/bridge leading into the Other Side.

The Munchkins.  The wee people of Munchin City themselves, represent those on the Other side who we know only in passing.  They all are there to lend support, love, and a bit of guidance when and where needed.

The Yellow Brick road represents the path to Higher awareness. This is the path we all follow irregardless of our individual goals.

 Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.  She represents the position Angels have in our lives. Serving to protect and heal where and when needed.

 The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.    They are representations of our  Guides along the way. Each representing their particular area of expertise, teaching the young girl what she needs at that given moment.

Now I want you to take note that the three Guides here with Dorothy travelled along the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy…side by side.   Learning and growing with her.   And too, they protected her and taught her lessons.   This shows that our guides Not only  serve as companions, but protectors and teachers as well.

The Wicked Witch of the West. Well this is a given! She represents the challenges we face, and she too serves as a teacher and guide as well!

Interesting isn't it? That even Dark Entities have an important role in our lives. How so?

Well, the Wicked Witch of the West provided the "motivation" Dorothy and her companions needed to stay on path and reach their destination.  And in the end…showed Dorothy and her friends, they had the strength, the courage, and the brains to face, meet and overcome anything she put in their path. She showed them they had what it took to make it.

The Emerald City.  The hub of the Other Side. Here anything and everything is possible!  Limited only by your own imagination! It is here we refresh ourselves after our journey and take time to get prepared for the next step ahead of us.

 The Wizard.  Much like the Wicked Witch of the West represents the people who we come across and who challenge us and motivate us in pursuing great deeds…deeds we never believed before was possible! The only difference is, The Wizard was a "seemingly" dark entity. Which is a lesson to all of us that not everyone is as they sometimes appear to be. And it is up to us, as individuals, to see past the facades and see the REAL person thru the eyes of understanding and compassion!

The Wizard signifies those people who assist us in seeing that we are everything we dreamed and hoped we could be. And we always were.

The Ruby Slippers.  These represent the power we all have.   All we have to do is use it!

Dorothy's return.   This  represents our TRUE Awakening.  It is that very moment when we finally realize, and most importantly, accept that we had all we wished for all along. That knowing of truth that everything and anything we want, need or hope for is no further than our own Back yard!


Embrace ALL That You Are!

Because you are ALL that there is!

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

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I DARE YOU!

Yes!  I dare ... YOU!  To Embrace All That You Are!

But what does that mean?  Exactly?

It means ... you take a good look at yourself and declare to The Universe ...

 I am ALL THAT and then some!

Now, lets take a few steps further.  

Take all your guilt!  All your judgments!  All of whatever it is you are feeling or ever felt!  Everything and Anything ... no matter how it is, has been, or will be labeled ... hold it -- see it -- take responsibility for it!

Then ... take a deep breath (in through the nose and out through the mouth) and declare to The Universe ... 

I Am ALL these things!  ALL these feelings!  ALL of Everything! 

I Acknowledge it!  

I Accept it! 

I Take Responsibility for it!

 I LOVE IT!  ALL OF IT!

I Embrace it ALL!  

For You!  Yes, YOU my Beloveds .... are in fact all these things and more!

To live in denial of only one of these things is to live denying ALL that you are!

 I Dare You to Try It!

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Whomever has not broken the bonds of judgment holds themselves hostage.   Those who place conditions on Love, are conditioned to not allow or even know love.  

When you can look at yourself -- and embrace your own Divine spark ... you have received enlightenment.   But when you can look at your perceived enemy and see the light of the Divine, and know it in your heart to be so ... then you have achieved Enlightenment.

~Excerpts from The ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born~

  

 

Embrace All That You Are!

Because ... you are ALL that there is!

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. 

Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.

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Why Choose A Coach?

What do top athletes and you have in common? 

More than you realize!

Like you, athletes have a talent they wish to share with the world -- a dream they desperately want to fulfill.   Like you, they face numerous challenges in order to fulfill  those dreams.  And like you, they fair better when they have the unconditional loving and compassionate support from people in their lives.   

What sets top athletes apart from all others?  Their Coach!  Now that Coach may be just one person or several.  But it is always that person who keeps them on task.  Who lends a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on and a foot up the ass when needed. 

Ask yourself these questions.  Where would any top athlete  be without their coach staying on top of them?  Lending support?  Dragging them out of their comfort zone?  

Now ask yourself this question.  Should living life be any different than a top athlete? 

The answer is No!

The simple fact of life is this.  Individuals are better able to make big decisions when they have unconditional loving support of friends, family, peers, or a coach. 

Why get a coach of any kind? Be they life coach or Empowerment coach or what have you?

Well, only you can answer that question!  But I can tell you that  having a Coach can bring you closer to living the life you were meant to live!  Freely!  Authentically! Passionately!

Now don’t get me wrong!  Family and friends are wonderful support systems!  I’d be totally lost without mine!  But, let’s be honest here.  There are times when you don’t want them to know about your fears, doubts and hang ups.   

While you may trust them -- there may be something you are wanting to do or something you are afraid of.  Something you are anxious of sharing because you are terrified of  being looked down upon.  Maybe you’re afraid of being seen as stupid or less than or being seen as weak. 

Many of us are a little ashamed of being in an imbalanced state.  We secretly beat ourselves up for not being perfect!  Not living up to the expectations of others.  Not reaching those unreachable standards we have set up for ourselves!  And we just don’t want our family and friends to know all that!

Be they real or imagined, those fears can actually prevent you from reaching your goals.  These fears create walls that close in on you until you can’t even remember who you are any more.

Empowerment Coaching  can help you through these fears. 

If you are still asking yourself … Why get a coach of any kind?   Well,  chances are … you already know why, but are still unsure about taking that next step.   That’s okay!  You’re not alone!  I know first hand how scary it is!   

But aren't you a little sick and tired of not being happy?  Aren't you tired of NOT Living and being All you know you are? 

My Empowerment Coaching sessions is all about assisting you to be happier -- Living and Being all You Are!  And how is this done?  First by identifying what those blocks are; and then by shifting  your focus away from, and guiding you through,  the roadblocks that stand  between you and your goals.   

And I do this by utilizing a wide variety of tools, such as (but not limited to) EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Quantum Energy Healing and Chakra Clearings.   

And as an added bonus to our  one on one chats (telephone or online chats)-- you will receive daily emails from me filled with all sorts of great stuff.   

Each day you will receive one or two emails from me that include inspirational messages, Reminders and Checklists of your daily goals; and links to experts in the fields of EFT, Self-Emergence, Quantum Energy Healing and Chakra Clearings.  As well as few other little wonderful items that will help you stay motivated, inspired and connected!

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As an Empowerment Coach --I am your partner -- your support system --with only one goal in mind:  improving the your quality of life so you may live as your Authentic Self.

 

Embrace ALL that you are!  

Because YOU are ALL that there is!

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.


To Book A Consultation With Julia

E-Mail:  JuliaKCole@gmail.com

 

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