When one door closes....

Alright, alright!  Enough hiding!  I've been hiding and it's time to embrace the change and grow and keep on growing.

A couple of weeks ago, my teacher who I was taking dance classes with said that I was not allowed to return, because of Awakening Goddess is seen as a conflict of interest/business to her.

Yes I was shocked, angry, sad and felt let down.  I had been dancing for 3 years with this teacher.  I guess though, time moves on and people change as well. 

I have always remembered the saying of "when one door closes, another one opens".  And I must say since accepting that I will not be dancing with this one teacher any more, many more opportunities to grow Awakening Goddess has opened to me.  With in the two weeks, I've had 4 women approach me in either doing demo's/classes for them, or saying that I can use space that they have to do small group sessions with clients.

As well as being open to other groups organizations that are for women to grow their business/passion for the world.

I am opening all the doors of opportunity and connecting with other amazing women every day.  Either in person or on this amazing invention called the Internet!  Wow!  I wonder how businesses started out and made connections before all this technology took hold?!

I said on the first of January of 2011 that Awakening Goddess was going to blow open in 2011, and it sure has started off with a huge gust of wind!  I'm riding the wave of love and support from everyone letting myself feel and be open to all the possibilities.

Sister, what wave are you riding?  Is it a good one?  You are the powerful creator, you have all the power to change and open that new door of opportunity!

Find  below a video from you-tube that I found called Open The Dur, a beautiful arrangement of artwork and a wonderful message about opening the door of opportunity and imagination!  I do not own any rights to the music or mini video it's self.

Land of Opportunity is an Attitude!

"The Land of Opportunity is an attitude. It is an openness to new ideas, a willingness to listen, an eagerness to learn, a desire to grow, and the flexibility to change." ~ BJ Gallagher

Wow!!! This quote came to me at the perfect time, I want to share it with you! Within the organization that I work at, I have a new job starting soon. I think life is all about the land of opportunity, or as I also like to call it, a door of opportunity. It's like the universe is a huge catalogue! Do you have a vision board? Or do you have lists of what you want in life? Or at least have you day dreamed about what you want in life?

The door of opportunity is totally an attitude. Being open to accept new things. I just accepted a new job that I didn't even officially apply for. I had applied for one position, and my boss thought I would be more suited for another one. I listened to what she said. I have a desire to grow within the organization where I work, and I am flexible!

Many different teachers express that your thoughts become things. So think good thoughts! I've been trying to remain in a positive state. Being open to the universe and to say YES!

Open Heart

A little over a year ago, I spoke my truth to one of the girls who I dance with. I don't actually dance with her, she's in a level above me in this moment, but when I was speaking my truth to her I was in level 2 and she was in 4. I was helping my dance teacher with her level 1 class when she came into help as well. My teacher, myself (in level 2) and her in level 4 were demonstrating a walking drill. I took a breath and said to her that I aspire to be in level 4 with her, and I see her as a mentor to me. As well as if she ever has any guidance, tips, corrections to offer that I openly accept them.

Dancing is one of my passions, I love to dance and openly take guidance from my teacher and this other. So today when myself and the other Sizzle Girls (level 3) were having an extra practice my mentor came in for her own rehearsal/practice. She was watching us dance, and at one point called me over to her. She gave me some corrections and had me show her.

I thanked her lots and she said that if she sees me doing it again she was going to come over and smack me! I lovingly and openly said okay.

It's one thing to have an open heart when things are going smoothly, but it's completely another when one is given correction(s). Send love anyway, and keep an open heart, no matter the situation.

Breaking through

This past weekend was the workshop called Sex, Passion, and Enlightenment. I first took this course back in 2006. It was a powerful experience when I first took it. It was the first time in my adult life where I had a temper tantrum.

This past weekend I was there as a volunteer staff. I've staffed the Sex, Passion, and Enlightenment a few times now. I always learn something about myself or breakthrough another barrier.

I had two break throughs this weekend. The first one was during one night, the ladies were all dancing and the men were standing in pairs foccussing on their partner. I was enjoying myself dancing and having a good time. There was a man who caught my eye, and he caught mine. When this happened, I had a moment of wanting to close my heart and light to the world. But instead, I stopped, took a breath and opened my heart back up. What has happened in the past, is that I'll close my heart and stop dancing and shining my love light.

The second one came as well when dancing with the women, and the men were still standing in partners. I had one of my Goddess mentors/sisters/teachers come up behind me and put her arms around my stomach and danced very close to me. I didn't jump or flinch, or get out of the situation. I have a large personal space bubble around me, with both men and women.

The two pictures above is of my two Teachers/Mentors. They have helped me get through some tough times. These two Goddesses lead the Women's Tent at Sex, Passion, and Enlightenment.

I am proud of myself for letting go and relaxing around others this weekend. Even today, I took time and replenished myself and had a one hour massage. I deserve it, because I am worth it!

When have you had taken that 2% step to open your heart more?