Reconnecting...

14 December 2005

Welcome to the first edition of my monthly newsletter, "Reconnecting."

Over the years I've become something of an information-gatherer and networker and it recently began to dawn on me that I could share some of the inspiring information and ideas I have come across with others. The idea of a monthly newsletter began to germinate, and then to incubate and grow, and suddenly it all gained momentum and here it is! I had thought to send my first issue in the New Year as it seemed kind of logical, but somehow it became clear I was meant to send it out now.

Have a wonderful Christmas and a truly amazing 2006.

Love and blessings

Erica Connolly
Reconnective Healing Practitioner
Colourworks Therapist/Teacher
www.korani.net

Gratitude - a simple way to 'reconnect'

It is so easy to get caught up in day to day concerns, worries and issues (especially at this time of year) and never take time to stop and literally, count our blessings. Yet gratitude is one of the simplest ways to reconnect to our 'higher self' and to the Universe. It is also one of the fastest ways to shift our mood, enhance our well-being and allow the Universe to bring in more of what we're already grateful for!

There are many ways to begin to experience more gratitude - and consequently more abundance, more joy and still more gratitude.

• You may like to write down several things at the end of each day you feel grateful for. This can be something specific such as a smile from a friend or something general such as nature, the sea, the stars...

• You may prefer to think of all the things you are grateful for when you wake up in the morning - what a lovely way to start the day!

• Or you can just begin to notice things throughout your day and pause for a moment to feel grateful for them. Remember too that this applies equally to the 'good' things and the 'bad'. At the risk of sounding like Pollyanna, there truly is an opportunity for gratitude in every situation, even those that seemingly challenge or frustrate you (some would say even more so!).

• Particularly apply this to things you want more of in your life. So if you're in need of more money, appreciate and feel gratitude for all the money you have already and all the money that comes to you, no matter how little that might be right now.

Cultivate the Gratitude habit in whatever ways work for you, and you will find many blessings flowing into your life.

I first wrote this piece about gratitude a couple of weeks ago. Since then I've been tweaking the rest of the newsletter, setting it up on my website etc etc.and then a couple of days ago I received a beautifully synchronistic email from a friend. She pointed me to the following website which is all about - you guessed it - Gratitude. Not only that, it offers you the 'Master Key to Gratitude' and you can even get involved in an experiment to spread a wave of love and gratitude round the planet. Check it out at: www.gogratitude.com

Quote of the Month:

The eternal law of life is: What you think and feel you bring into form; where your thought is, there you are. For you are your consciousness, and what you mediate upon, you become.
- St Germain

Book of the Month: The Architecture of All Abundance by Lenedra J. Carroll

This is a truly beautiful book and a joy to read. Weaving together a multitude of strands, the author - mother of the singer, Jewel - leads the reader on a journey through Abundance in all its myriad forms. She offers wisdom and insights in a unique and inspiring way and writes with great compassion. With her generous spirit, and beautiful prose Lenedra J. Carroll guides us into a place of stillness from where abundance can then spring. Reading this book feels almost like a meditation.

You can obtain this little gem from Cygnus Books. Visit www.cygnus-books.co.uk

CD of the Month: Dewa Che - Universal Healing Power of Tibetan Mantras

Dewa Che is an exceptionally beautiful album of sung Tibetan mantras from Dechen Shak-Dagsay. I find it both uplifting and soothing and have begun to use it in some of my healing sessions. In fact I'm so taken with it I'm playing it almost every day! For details and to listen to track samples click here

Website of the Month: www.starchildascension.org

If you want to get clearer about the whole process of Ascension and the changes happening on the planet as we move towards 2012, look no further than www.starchildascension.org

This is a fascinating and enlightening site full of information on the angelic realms, Indigo children, and much more.

Colourworks Bottle of the Month: Pink Angel of Love and Partnership

Colourworks is a powerful system for transformation and healing which uses colour to help you tap your potential, release issues that have been troubling you and open you up to new ways of being.

This month's bottle - and every home should have one! - is Pink Angel. This essence connects us to the part of us that is all love and allows us to recognise that part in others. It reminds us to look for the beauty in all things and brings in and holds the vibration of love. It helps us listen to our heart and experience love. Pink Angel helps release old unfinished guilt and brings forgiveness. It brings self-acceptance and enables us to open to receive. Wonderful to use in group work or before meetings to unite the group. Enhances romance and calms aggression.

The Pink Angel and all of the beautiful bottles which make up the Colourworks system can be purchased from me for £20.00 each (+p&p). These make wonderful gifts! To purchase Pink Angel or to find out about the other bottles in the range email me

Choose from the beautiful range of oil colour-combination bottles, colour Angels, Elementals and sparkling colour Dragons!

Below are just a few examples.

For more information visit www.korani.net and www.colourworks.org .

Colourworks Courses

Would you like to learn more about this fascinating system and how you can use it for yourself, family, friends and clients?

My next Colour I two-day workshop is being held at the Green House in Salisbury on 21-22 January 2006 followed by Colour II at the same venue on 18-19 February. Places are limited, so book yours now! For further details click here Colourworks Courses

To receive an information pack and booking form email me

Earth Talk

This is quite an intense time on the planet with the opening of the 12:12:13 'portal' on 12^th December, the Full Moon on 15^th and the solstice on 21^st . All of these have effects on us, even if we are not fully aware of them. Solstices particularly can be a time of heightened emotion and physical 'clearing'. They are also a beautiful opportunity to reflect on what has been and to set intents for what is to come. Be kind to yourself and rest as much as you can, even in the midst of this busy festive season. Visit www.starchildascension.org for more information.

Year of Harvest

A wonderful lady by the name of Faith Tait has come up with this great idea:

"I have had the idea of naming 2006 The Year of Harvest - a frame of expectation so to speak. It's no exaggeration to say that everyone I know has put a lot into 2005 one way or another - time and money, learning and development, experience and challenges etc etc. I know of many who have had big challenges to meet and have met them, not ducking them, and triumphed.

So the plan is to begin to actively look for our harvest as of January 1 - a signal to the universe. At the moment there are dozens of us who are going to do this, some the other side of the world, and I would love it to be hundreds or even more.  We are all deserving, just by being alive. The universe will provide the opportunities, and we must see them - keeping an active lookout using peripheral vision - as from January 1.  Those who feel so disposed will spare a moment to 'connect' at 10.00am on that day, and then mentally name the year the 'Year of Harvest'."

Holosync

If you've never come across Holosync, it's time to check it out. Unlike most products of this kind, Holosync is backed up by huge amounts of research and many thousands of satisfied customers. So what is it? Described as 'the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool on Earth.', Holosync is a form of audio technology which takes the listener effortlessly into a profoundly deep meditative state. According to its creators, Centerpointe Research Institute, Holosync allows you to experience the benefits of long-term deep meditation, but much more quickly.

Reported benefits include integrating the left and right brain functions leading to 'whole brain functioning'; improvements in mental and emotional health; reduced stress levels; healing of unresolved emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, fear etc.

With regular use it becomes easier to just 'notice' thoughts and feelings, without having to get tangled up in them. In this way it is much like any meditation practice, but Holosync seems to fast-track the process and allow for much deeper meditation than most people can easily achieve on their own.

Visit www.centerpointe.com for details.

Sarpenela Natural Therapies Centre

Visit this gorgeous, friendly, relaxing and truly holistic centre in Farnham, Dorset, for one of the vast range of treatments on offer (including Reconnective Healing, Colourworks Healing and Colourworks Readings with me!). Perhaps you would like to sample the delights of a Day Spa, or stay at the wonderful Farnham Farmhouse and treat yourself to a 'Day and Stay' package. Phone Sarah Lownds at Sarpenela on 01725 516942 for details or visit www.sarpenela.co.uk

Reconnective Healing

If you have yet to experience the power and light of the Reconnective energies, or if you' re just feeling 'disconnected' and want to find your way back to 'you', come and have a session of Reconnective Healing. Find out more at www.korani.net

Practitioner Mentoring

Are you a new practitioner of Reconnective Healing, Reiki, or any of the complementary therapies? Do you sometimes feel you need support on your journey? Perhaps with the practicalities of finding clients, advertising yourself or preparing a brochure. Perhaps with the incredible personal development and accelerated growth this path seems to automatically involve.

Either way, I can be of assistance. I offer tailored mentoring sessions, either by phone or in person, to focus on whatever issues are coming up for you in your practice. Contact me for further details.

And finally.for a bit of fun try this.

http://trunks.secondfoundation.org/files/psychic.swf

Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to anyone you think may find it of interest.

To update your contact details email me at  erica@korani.net