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From the mountains of Italy to the streets of S. Florida

November 8, 2011

It is hard to believe that four months have passed since I arrived at Damanhur. What they say is true, time operates on a completely different plane here. What takes months to accomplish normally, is achieved in only days. Amazing! As I look out across the vineyards of my nucleo home Eco and out into the mountains of Northern Italy, I am reflecting on the topsy-turvy path that has brought me here. I know now that had I arrived in Damanhur any sooner, I would not have been ready to live this experience. Every lesson was necessary; every moment treasured. Thank you Universe, Higher Self, Friends, Family and Guardians for guiding my path.

In Damanhur, I have found a physical spiritual toolbox for all my individual personalities:

Daily Magick and Ritual to reawaken the divine spark in each one of us
A desire to research and discover personal Spiritual Tools to navigate daily life
Community Living that creates familial bonds which include blood-ties and friendship
Sustainability and Artistry in Action
Wide network of friendships and work models that allow me to embody the rocker, teacher, healer, artist, student, trancer, performer, technology geek, bridge-builder, etc. in ME!

A wave of apology to all the people that have reached out to me for help in the last few months. Adjusting to my new schedule has taken quite a bit of maneuvering. Being far from a big city and in the mountains, the network connection is not always up to par, which has prevented me from doing online courses and healings. Until things change, I can only offer email support, which I personally think is better. With email support, you get a weekly checkin plus the ability to ask all your questions when they come to mind. I have also started writing again, so expect more from Inspirations from Binah!

In the spirit of full immersion reconnection, I am super excited to announce that I will be returning to S. Florida the last two weeks of November. What started off as a family trip, has of course expanded into a teaching and sharing opportunity. Ada Novak recently opened the Laya Center in Davie, Florida and has asked me to give a presentation on Living Consciously:

Would you like to create a self sustaining, holistic and spiritual based lifestyle?

Please, join us for an eye opening evening filled with wonderful first hand information to help create a more conscience way of life. World traveling and now resident of the incredible Damanhur, Federation of Communities – A SELF SUSTAINING COMMUNITY OF OVER 1,000. yvette will share priceless information on several topics including:

*HOW TO CREATE A CULTURE THAT ALLOWS HARMONY WITH THE WORLD*

*USE OF TOOLS AT OUR DISPOSAL RIGHT NOW TO CREATE COMMUNITY*

*HOW TO TUNE IN TO THE NATURAL WORLD*

*RECOGNITION OF BEING ALL ONE CREATION*

Additionally, I will be demonstrating the music of the plants via a
bio energy translator which actually allows us to hear the vibrations
from the plants and the beautiful music they make!

Because of the importance of this
information and the need for all to receive it. This will be a donation
based class. Please, be conscious of the Energy Exchange.

Monday, 28 November 2011

7pm to 10pm

Laya Center – A Woman’s Sanctuary

10851 REAR S.W. 42 Place

954-401-5607

Abundance sometimes takes a little while to balance, but that seems like a good problem to have. Slowly life finds a new rhythm and I am happily navigating every new challenge and discovery. It is an privilege to share all that life has shown me… I am here to serve.

Blessings of loving light!

Posted in Living by Example, Personal Care | Tagged Damanhur, florida, holistic, Italy, Living consciously, spirituality | Leave a Comment »

Alone does not have to be lonely

August 15, 2011

Inside looking out

It feels like forever since I have taken a day to sit alone and stare out into the world without being an active participant. Funny how life cycles through different phases. There was a time when I could not stand to be alone, always looking for someone to share space with. Then I moved into a solitary period that required hours of “me” time. Now I am in a comfortable hybrid mode — flowing freely in and out of a large circle of loved ones.

I have always been an action-oriented person. I believe in doing, not just thinking about things. When I was younger, this manifested in a very judgmental way. I couldn’t understand people that just sat there talking without doing. Then again, I also couldn’t understand people that acted without thinking about the implications of what they were doing. I spent many years frustrated because no one could live up to my expectations, including myself.

One day I realized that it was not the people that were wrong, it was *me*. I saw that in my world of ACTION I was not taking any time to understand why others acted differently. As I looked around, I found people that could accept the behavior of others, even if it was not something they liked. I wanted to find this acceptance — this ability to create solutions, not just see problems — but this was going to require something I didn’t know how to do: I needed to find and accept the true ME.

Who am I? What am I? What am I here to do? Burning questions that needed to be answered, for it is only when you know yourself that you can begin to understand others. When you are confident in your own abilities, you can see how others provide complimentary skills, therefore building a better team. I had a desperate desire to learn how to be comfortable in my own skin, to sit and listen to my thoughts without judgment, to love MYSELF in order to love others.

Instead of retreating from the world, I found my individual voice in spiritual community. In my first year of Kabbalah, my goal was to learn how to love my physical self. I stepped out of my chaotic world filled with people and took extra time to be alone. Alone was not something I did often so it took some getting used to. I explored every side of my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self. There were many things I didn’t like, but instead of getting scared or depressed, I went into the world in search of tools – spiritual tools that would help me heal and lead me toward growth.

What I discovered was that I really like being alone; I like sitting with my own thoughts. And while I have a slight tendency toward running around in mental circles, if I allow myself to be vulnerable and share with a loved one what has me stuck, I can quickly get out of it. I am still emotional, stubborn and judgmental, qualities that can easily manifest in the negative if I am not careful, but I have also found the positive beauty in each one of those. Emotional does not have to be dramatic, it can turn life into a fun musical. Stubborn gives me the strength I need to find the best solution no matter how long it takes. And as for judgment, its positive reflection is discernment – the ability to see all sides of a situation and make a decision on what is best for all involved.

Going deep into my personal silence required me to open Pandora’s vase and acknowledge all my personal daemons, and like the mythical story, I found something quite magical sitting at the bottom: HOPE. Hope that I could become the person I wanted to be. That hope manifested in the form of deep Understanding. It is through Understanding that I accept myself and others. It is through Understanding that I release the negative side of judgment and find Beauty. It is through Understand that I find the balance between community and solitary.

As I stare out my window and watch community life from my quiet room, I am confident in the knowledge that I can happily navigate all aspects of myself. Some days I sit in silence, and some days I share with the world.

Posted in Living by Example | Tagged acceptance, alone, community, judgment, kabbalah, spirituality, who am I | 2 Comments »

I can’t handle a long distance relationship

June 27, 2011

2 Trees

Mandy asks:

I recently started seeing someone, but now she is moving away for several months and I am not sure what to do. I really like her and I have a feeling there is something growing between us, but I don’t think it is good to lock ourselves into a relationship when we just met. Should I continue seeing her and risk the sadness of separation or walk away now and trust that if there is something between us it will be there when she gets back. I can’t handle a long distance relationship, but I don’t want to lose her completely. I feel really conflicted.

Inspirations from Binah replies:

New relationships are filled with wonder. Each encounter provides an opportunity to learn and share. With each passing moment, emotions connect and intertwine, quickly processing sensory input into likes and dislikes which become the basis of a relationship.

Traditionally, we have relied on physical proximity to foster this growing connection. But what do you do when that is not possible? Every day, modern technology provides new channels to bring us closer together even when we are physically apart. Can these channels be enough to nurture a new relationship?

To decide the best path, you must look to the heavens to read the navigational signs the Universe is placing before you. While relationships can be enriching, they can also become unhealthy when both parties are not ready. We often find ourselves rushing into something out of fear of losing out, than sitting back and allowing the connection to naturally unfold.

Since you know that the distance is temporary, it may be that the Universe is telling each of you that you have objectives that must be accomplished individually in order to come together out of healthy want, instead of weak need. The test is to see the distance as a spiritual tool, rather than an obstacle. The Universe has given you a glimpse of something beautiful you can be a part of, but only if you continue your own path instead of jumping onto the path of another.

In the time you are apart there will be moments of sadness. There may also be moments of prolonged silence and loneliness. Allow yourself to feel the depths and range of your emotions, for there is much to be learned when you remain present and open. Terence Trent D’Arby sang, “…all lovers must have thought provoking fears” and it is here where you have the greatest opportunity to heal and grow. Embrace the fears, thank them for their service, and then release them, asking your guides to place before you any additional spiritual tools you need to complete the healing process.

Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss. -Emily Matthews reworked by Veronica Bowermaster

Patience is not often the easiest human trait to learn, but those who have managed to master it have earned a great prize. Allow yourself to savor each experience with this person, free of limits, obligations and expectations. Use all the technology at your disposal to keep the connection alive, while being mindful that the physical distance has a purpose that must be honored. This is a time for individual growth; a time to continue on your individual path. Not every step must be taken alone, but at the same time, no step can be rushed. When you feel doubt, call upon your Higher Self and ask for guidance. Release fear and embrace faith.

I sit in the present to relish the beauty
of slow forward movement.

Like watching a delicate flower bloom,
a great magician is showing me
the wonder of patience.
Fear surges from time to time
…wrapping his hands around mine,
it dissipates just as quickly as it comes.

My magician speaks without words.
With every encounter I learn
the language of his actions,
finding that if I allow and trust,
all questions will be answered…
all feelings revealed
when the time is right.

If you are looking for advice on a specific question, browse through the questions asked under Recent Advice or submit your own question. All questions are encouraged, for when you are in the thick of things, there is no such thing as a small problem.

Posted in Asked and Answered | Tagged advice, healing, Higher Self, life purpose, long distance relationship, new relationship, personal path, slow forward movement, spirituality | Leave a Comment »

Knowledge comes in different flavors and from many sources

June 25, 2011

In my last newsletter, I told you about my recent trip to Damanhur in Italy. After many scintillating conversations about the synergies between my work and this community, I have been invited to a six months residency to work on a new project. Living at Damanhur will give me the opportunity to fully experience a sustainable, community based spiritual society, something I have often dreamed of. I am packing up my home in Spain and will be moving to Italy next week!!

During the second half of 2011, my focus is the birth of three projects that I believe are crucial to my personal, and our collective, evolution:

Co-creating my book, Your Spiritual Toolbox, with an incredible publishing team.
Raising consciousness and creating a better world with Children of the Stars, a life-changing transmedia role playing entertainment experience.
Bringing online the Damanhur metaverse.

Always looking for ways to expand my Practical Spirituality Toolbox, I plan to be a student, teacher, mentor, mentee and peer in all of these projects. Each one provides me with new spiritual tools to use in my writing and teaching. Technology, spirituality, art, language… a melting pot of
expression. Let the manifestation continue!!!

Throughout my residency, in addition to my duties to the community, the projects I am working on and my writing (for Inspirations from Binah and other publications), I am scheduling some time for online consultations and students. I have a feeling my time will be extremely limited, so if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me.

I plan to blog extensively and post pictures and videos about what I am working on. Be an active part of the Practical Spirituality community and share in the adventures:

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