Totally loving yourself: loving yourself totally
Those of you who have worked with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) will be familiar with the phrase: “Even though I …. (input some unwanted feeling and related event) I totally and completely love myself. ” Do you totally and completely love yourself no matter what it is that is going on in your life? This is an interesting inward turning of unconditional love. Reflecting on this, you could wonder if your yearning for unconditional love from others could be totally solved if you simply unconditionally loved yourself. What would it look like if you were to totally and completely love yourself? It would mean that no matter how much you were unhappy with a choice you had made, with how you look or perhaps how you have not done well in a particular activity, you would still totally love yourself. It would mean that even if you knew that you were sometimes irritating, or bossy, or negative, or sometimes unkind, you would be quite aware of your pitfalls and love yourself anyway.
Hmmmm. If you really loved all parts of yourself, then would you be defensive when other people point those things out to you?
The above is an overly simplified reflection on “the shadow”. I personally have found that working with and loving my shadow side is difficult, and rewarding. It does make a difference.
Ponder these things and, like me, you will likely learn something new about yourself. It is another step in learning to totally and completely love yourself … no matter what
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How to Be who you want to Be and Go where you want to Go.
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Looking forward to seeing you in May if not before.
Marie
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Life Meaning
Had a wonderful day working with two open and caring people in the all-day intensive Blueprint for Embracing Life with Meaning. Loved watching their work unfold into actually creating a blueprint for themselves that they can modify, build on and then use as a guide to make important life decisions. They were great. Very inspiring day. A long day. But inspiring! Thank you.
The fit between facilitator and participant is key.
It makes a difference when the participants are really ready to work with the material and experiences being offered to them. The right fit between the workshop leader and the people coming together to benefit from the process is essential to the success of the time together. That is why I prefer to work with people with whom I have had some previous contact, even if just a phone call.
The process that is key to the work in Blueprint for Embracing Life with Meaning requires people wanting to get a handle on what is meaningful to them. That was the best part of the day today. Working with people who want to move forward, inspires me and that inspires them. It is a spiral.
I find leading this kind of workshop is very connected to who I am. When that part of me connects with the core of the participants, my sense of meaning is fulfilled and I feel inspired too. The energy exchange is uplifting and effective.
Click here to learn more about the workshop. Then call me to talk more about it.
Individual Appointments: Learn more and schedule an appointment
Perhaps energy work is new to you. Or perhaps not. It is important that you feel safe and comfortable with anyone who is working in your energy field. This is why I am explaining how I would work with you.
Remember that there are a variety of techniques for working with energy. What is most important is trust and that the technique used suits the situation to be addressed. Given this, it is best when the practitioner and the client are in rapport, and have established a common “intention” for the energy work.
Your first visit with me usually takes about an hour and a half. At this time there is an opportunity for building a trusting and caring relationship, and general assessment of the situation. It also gives you, the client, the opportunity to see if it is the right fit for you. When we connect for that visit, I will have several questions for you to answer in the best way you can at that time. Together we will establish a foundation for what we would do next.
With any energy work it is important to be clear on our intention for what happens. It is surprising how much of what we think about affects what happens.
I will use a hand scan as well as a pendulum to check your chakras and field. Depending on the situation, we may choose to use some colour projection and music as well as either Therapeutic Touch or Reiki. Or a bit of both. I may also suggest such things as guided visualization, some Emotional Freedom Technique or other techniques I know can be effective.
From my experience and reading it seems that generally energy work is most effective with problems that are stress related and connected to the Autonomic Nervous System.
I know that you can expect to feel much more relaxed with a higher sense of well being. We have to let your body do what it needs to and is able to do best. There are no guarantees. But being in the best place energetically gives your body the best environment in which to balance and heal itself.
I usually suggest that people schedule 4 or 5 appointments about a week or so apart depending on the assessment and our schedules. Then perhaps every 4 to 6 weeks if things are evening out. Initially I suggest you just come for one session to be sure that you feel it is the right fit for you. Then further sessions would be decided together so that it is in your best interest.
I am happy to discuss this further on the telephone if you wish. 519 371 1255. Then you can decide if you would like to set up an appointment.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Marie
Workshop and Retreat Testimonials
“Marie Knapp facilitated a 5 week workshop which I attended. She was intuitive, constructive and intelligent in her ability to sense my needs. Marie uses a skillful, yet gentle manner to encourage the ability to self-process. Using her expertise, Marie created a course that has had a profound affect on my self-interpretations and my intentions. It is with pleasure that I recommend Marie as a workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Thank you Marie! 
” May 7, 2009
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , Creative
Lynn Morgan
hired Marie as a Workshop & Retreat Facilitation in 2009
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“Marie is a gifted and delightful workshop and retreat facilitator. She combines the very best of being centered, organized and grounded while at the same time being organic and allowing the flow of energy guide the group she is facilitating. Having had the pleasure of co-designing and co-facilitating retreats with Marie as well as being a participant in workshops and retreats she has facilitated, I enthusiastically recommend Marie for any situation where you need a competent, qualified professional to guide your group towards it’s goals with a gentle style that doesn’t overpower or dominate.” April 27, 2009
Steven G. Robinson , Manager, Organizational & Staff Development , Georgian College
worked with Marie at DallaCor
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“Marie is a deeply caring person with a wealth of knowledge. She draws upon holistic ways of healing and staying healthy that will benefit body, mind, emotions and spirit. In her gentle and grounded way Marie works with people to help them clarify direction and bring meaning into their lives.” April 30, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity
Wendy Roman
hired Marie as a life coaching in 2005 , and hired Marie more than once
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“Marie is the consummate professional and the epitome of holistic nursing. She is a dedicated, self-less and caring individual both in her professional and private life, regularly volunteering her time and expertise to the needy in Guatemala. Her warmth and smile are contagious. She is a tireless organizer and demonstrates her keen intellect in It’s Your Life, a publication of her company DallaCor. Marie is a valuable friend and resource with an extensive and working knowledge of energy healing. I would recommend Marie’s services without hesitation.” April 18, 2008
Jackie Hofmann , Owner , Jackie Hofmann Life Skills Consultant Certified Hypnotist
was with another company when working with Marie at DallaCor
Tip #3: Tap into your inner wisdom.
- Don’t feel you have to say or do anything right away. Assuming you are not in an emergency situation, it is important to let the situation sit with you for a bit. It may be as simple as not agreeing to sit on another committee until “sleeping on it”. Usually the next day provides you with the wise answer you want to give.
- Learn to recognize your wisdom. It is more intuitive than logical. It comes quickly in short blurts of insights as opposed to lengthy dialogues in your head.
- In fact don’t look for wisdom in your head. It isn’t there. Just be with a dilemma. Consciously open yourself to a solution rather than trying to find one. It will come to you.
Enjoy your wisdom and learn to trust it.
Tip #2: Unclutter Your Life
Unclutter your life and notice what is left when the clutter is gone. It is there that lies hidden the real you. You won’t find what is meaningful for you if you fill every second with things to do and places to go. It doesn’t lie in busyness.
Meaning lies in the quiet times when you listen to the birds in the morning or the leaves rustling with evening breezes. It lies in the times you quietly watch a tot play with a new toy or a six year old learn to ride a bike. It lies in the moments when you are not filling your mind with chatter or your vocal chords with continuous talk.
Unclutter your life and notice what is there when the clutter of driving here and there, buying this and that, chatting with this one and that one has stopped and it is just you. Just notice. Breathe deeply and feel the nurturing life flow through every cell and feel gratitude for the body you inhabit. Just notice the sensual experience of being alive at this moment now. Just notice whatever wants to be noticed.
Just notice. That is the first step in being more conscious. Notice. Noticing has an effect in itself.
Once your noticing has given you clarity, then decide on one action you will take to incorporate some of that stillness into your life. Let me know what you notice and what you do with that.
Enjoy noticing the quiet calmness around you and smile.
Meaningful Life Choices Tip #1
Enjoy noticing the enjoyable things in your day.
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