Hello beautiful people!

I haven't posted here in a while...life is evolving and growing and pulsating at a white hot pace these days. I'm riding the waves of Soul and Spirit. Passion and Purpose. Right now that looks like bussssyyyy.

Yet, I know there is a natural ebb and flow and this frenzied pace will simmer soon. I am proud of myself for riding the wave and not trying to control it. I am also happy to randomly become the observer of myself BEing the clam within the storm vs. getting caught up in all that turbulent energy and force.

Appropriately, a friend sent me a copy of this loevly poem today and I thought it appropriate to share it with you...

Enjoy this juicy morsel and be well,

Kam:)

Soul as Information, Spirit as Energy

What pray tell, are Spirit and Soul? Are they one and the same?
Are Soul and Spirit a functional whole, derived from a common name?

Or is it the case that Soul and Spirit reflect two sides of a coin-
Where Soul reflects Information that fits, and Spirit, Energy that joins?

Is Soul the story, the plan of the one’s life, the music we play, the score?
Is Spirit the passion, the fire of life, our motive to learn, to soar?

Soul feels like the paths we take, the visions that structure our flow.
Spirit feels very alive, awake, the force that moves us to grow.

If Soul is plan and Spirit is flame, then matter is alive, you see.
Nature may play a majestic game, of Information and Energy.

I’d love to believe that wisdom and joy reflect a divine plan and dreams,
That Soul and Spirit are more than toys, and both are more than they seem.

Could it be that the Soul of the divine is the wisest of plans, so grand?
And the Spirit of the divine is the lightening rod that inspires a loving hand?

Could Soul be wisdom and Spirit be love, together a divine partnership?
Purpose and passion, a duet from above, the ultimate relationship?

The relationship of Spirit to Soul, so simple, profound, this team
For Spirit and Soul the ultimate goal, to understand this theme.

Soul as wisdom, Spirit as love – Information, Energy;
Enlightened compassion, the flight of the dove. Someday, pray tell, we’ll see.

Authors: Linda G. Russek Ph.D., Mrs. Elayne Russek and Dr. Henry Russek, M.D.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted over here. Much is happening in Kammie-land these days. Just wanted to share that life is good.

One thing I’m observing/witnessing lately is how much cooler life is when we let go of the reigns and LET it BE. I feel so in-tune and connected when I get out of my own way, stop trying to control my own destiny and let the power of spirit guide me to exactly where I am supposed to be. To the perfect people, places and experiences…

As a recovering “perfectionista” I still have to recalibrate from time to time with this. My former self loved playing the control freak. Being a business owner it has been an interesting paradox trying to create a business model that reflects this new awareness. To set goals yes, but to let go of attachment to the outcome. I set goals, yet release my need to know HOW they will come to fruition. I no longer need to know HOW I’ll get from A to B to C, I just TRUST and KNOW and BELIEVE that I WILL get there.

I now focus on the task at hand, the one that I am working on right now and then when I arrive on the doorstep of the next, I get moving in that direction as well. The ride is much smoother this way. Less stressful and WAY more abundant!! I can’t begin to tell you the most amazing people have just started showing up.

I use affirmations (if you don’t dig ‘em cool…they happen to be kickin’ ass for me:)) and one of them is “I AM attracting conscious collaborators of high integrity and creativity”…seriously, some of THE coolest collaborators are stepping right up and getting in the sandbox with me.

In the words of the great Beastie Boys, “Let it flow. Let yourself go. Slow and low, that is the tempo.” Dude…B-Boys rock my world!

Who is rocking your world right THIS moment?

Yours in the heat of Perfectly Present Passion,
Kam

Coming out of a sick cycle. I don't deal with it well. Don't even like the way the word rolls off my tongue. I don't GET sick. I mean I get it, but I don't GET it. Like everyone around me comes down with the sniffles, sneezes and coughs...and I'm in the clear.

Regardless, despite all my wholistic approaches, healthy ways, and awareness around it, it got me! Yep. Down for the count. And about 2 weeks at that. What was my body really trying to tell me? To SLOW the heck down. To CHILL. To take it easy on me.

So I finally did. And ya know what? The earth didn't stop rotating cuz I took a couple days off. I try and check my ego at the door. I really am evolving into quite the nice blank slate. Sometimes I even have moments where I ask, "Am I totally boring now?" Things upstairs tend to stay fairly quiet these days. Well, the creativity juice is still flowing and the drama juice has been cut off. I've traded in the Sex-in-the City lifestyle and gotten myself a big ol' juicy LIFE.

Anyhoozle, what did I learn most from my adventures in sickdom? How to just BE even more. Went to the art museum. Chilled with my sis at the pool. Played with my niece. Went for a walk for no good reason. Listened to the sound of my dogs snore. Watched the wanna-be rock stars on TV. Sometimes checking out can soothe the soul more than checking in. I definitely needed some down time. I love that I've found new ways to relax and recharge and bliss out without totally buzzing out.

How are you recharging your batteries these days?

Blissed out in the middle of the USA,

kam

Just saw a commercial for the movie Little Man. At the end was the slogan, “Little is the new Big”. It caught my ear, as I am obsessed with language and the way sounds roll off our tongues and flow into our ears.

As I repeated that phrase in my head, it made me think of this phrase...Conscious is the new Buzz. You see, I keep hearing about consciousness everywhere I turn. Can’t get away from it. Wouldn’t want to even if I could. I used to choose my old friend buzz over consciousness every time.

Those were the days! Sometimes I think back to those times when ignorance was such bliss. But was it? Was it really better getting so buzzed out that I would behave in ways that didn’t make me feel so good about myself the next morning? Not to mention the hellofa hang over I’d be stuck with on top of the guilt trip in my mind.

Conscious is the new Buzz. I love it! I love BEING present and I can’t stop talking about it. Once we’ve made these shifts it’s not really possible to go back. Take eating for example. I’m not quite the vegan yet, but I am becoming more and more clear about what my body wants and what it needs. And yet…I still dip back into the land of forget-me-nots.

Like tonight. I went out and had some chicken nachos at this yummy little mexi joint near my house. WHY???!!! I just purchased all this lovely, healthy food yesterday. The fridge is stocked with enough produce to eat my (healthy) heart out. And what did I CHOOSE to do? Fall back into an old habit. And how do I feel after the fact? Go ahead. Say it with me now. CRAP!! My tummy is all bloated and puffy and I feel like I wanna vomit.

So that’s this evening’s rant. Whether it’s food or alcohol or sex or drugs or work. Once you become conscious, even if you take a detour down, “just this once” lane…it doesn’t feel so good anymore.

Conscious is the new Buzz. The old buzz is a dying breed. It’s played out. Tired. Tattered and torn. It served its purpose. With new awareness comes such strength, lightness, beauty, health, growth, and freedom. MMmmm delicious!

Yours in the new buzz,
Kam-a-licious

Been on vacation all week - it's been amazing. First, know that I am in the ever-transitional state of switching from full-time employment to full-time running my business. So while I do still report in from 8-5, I am taking steps to make that reality VERY different in September. I will be leaving my full-time gig to teach part-time and am seeking out freelance/consulting options to support myself while I grow my coaching business. That being said, here are some Sacred Sensualist observations I’ve made while BEING off the grid:

I can’t wait to LIVE like this full-time! Having flexibility to nap, workout, meet a friend for lunch or if inspiration strikes, jump on the computer and let it rip! It's been the perfect combination of work, play, family time, dog therapy time, receiving massage/body work and BEING .

I've enjoyed sitting at a garage sale with my niece and observing everyone fall in love with her. She truly is a SS herself. I watched her stop and close her eyes and smile a huge ol’ grin as the wind blew over her skin. I watched her point to the sky and look at me inquisitively as she could hear birds, but couldn’t quite see them. I held her hand as we lay side by side on a blanket and watched the clouds move by and tree branches sway. She is so focused on BEING present that she is always intrigued by the magical universe around her. And everyone smiled at her. Several just stared. (Plus she’s too beautiful to boot!)

What other magical moments did I observe? Watch my favorite lyrical gangster - Jason Mraz under the Arch here in STL in all his glory. I love watching live music. Especially Jason’s. I love how he lets the music take over and the energy flow though him. And I love his connection with the audience. And how he writes about the beauty of life and living and really BEING here in this crazy mixed up place. We had a sliver of a moon hanging near the side of the Arch. As the night went on, our planet rotated and the moon danced around the skyline, ending up on the other side of the Arch.

It was hot and sticky and humid. But feeling sweat rolling down my back as I swayed to the music just added to the vibe of the evening. The fireworks after the show were amazing!  I stopped to really soak them in. How many times have I seen this site before? How many times in the past did I NOT stop and say THANK YOU? Thanks for the fact that I live in a country where I can walk among my neighbors and freely CHOOSE where I will go and what I will do without fear of car bombs or police raids or vigilantes? This time I stopped and said thanks.

One morning as I walked the dogs, Trixie started freaking out near this rock. Upon closer inspection it was not a rock, but a cute little turtle sticking it’s head out to see if it was all clear. Yesterday while sitting on the couch and looking out balcony, a squirrel jumped down onto my railing. He placed himself above the garden Buddha I have on a bench, laid down on his belly, dangling his feet over the edges and just stared at me! How freakin’ funny was that? I mean he really just sat there and we stared at each other. It was as if time had stopped and he just wanted to come and chill with me for a minute.

These are all amazing and precious gifts of being present. However, I wouldn’t have “gotten” them had I not been more tuned in to the magic that happens from moment to moment. So I say, stop. Look around. See what gifts are waiting for you in the present. Let's focus less on the future (well not a the big picture, but ya catch my drift). And stop hanging out in the past (it’s OVER…forgive it/he/she/them, release it, wish it well and let it go!).

What observations are you making in your present moment?
Much love,
Kam:)

So my code-name here on Zaadz is “The Sacred Sensualist”…anyone curious what that’s all about? OK, I’ll share with you anyway, just because I love ya! It’s about a way of life that I am trying to incorporate into my natural way of BEING.

Here’s my daily SS affirmation:
“I am a Sacred Sensualist. I am living a six sensory life using smell, taste, touch, sound, sight & intuition to become fully aware of the magical universe around me.” You see?

So I’m trying to BE this and promote it as a meaningful way of living. As a Life & Career coach, it is my mission to help people fall in love with life. By encouraging others to live as SS, we can all open up our senses, tune in, turn on and really live passionately and on purpose.

My whole life people have joked about the way I always had to TOUCH something. When I shop I touch clothes on the racks as I walk by. I stop in my tracks when I get a whiff of something I really like. It often takes my breath away. Sometimes just looking at something causes my eyes to water as the sheer beauty of the moment washes over me. When I watch really amazing dancers I get emotional from the energy I can feel from the group moving and flowing as one. And live music and concerts? Forget about it! Live music is so powerful for me, it feels like a religious experience.

I have often been aware of these sensations, yet didn’t connect the dots until recently that that is how I connect with the Divine. My sacred connection comes through ALL of my senses. What about the intuition you ask? That is a special gift I cherish. As a young girl, I was freaked out by the sheer power and easy way I could “tap into” my 6th sense. My mom says it runs in the family. She used to tell me about my grandmother and great grandmother getting the “vibes”. I now feel amazingly blessed to feel a natural flow of my intuitive abilities and no longer try and push it away, nor grasp it too firmly. I have found that as long as I say thank you for it and let it naturally flow through me, that’s when I feel tuned in at the highest frequencies.

So…which senses are you most tapped into and how do you find it connects you to your source?

Let me know Z friends…

Until next time – be well and live sensually!

Kam

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 www.passionmeetspurpose.com/blog

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 Much love,

Kam