In Mark 5, we have a couple of healing stories juxtaposed with each other. There is much to learn from these stories, but I am focusing in this Spirit Spark on Mark 5: 36 and Mark 5:38-40.

It seems that as Jesus approaches the house of the synagogue official, the official’s daughter has died. His servants tell him this, and also to not bother Jesus any longer. After all, the girl is dead.  To which Jesus replies, in Mark 5:36: “Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler”Don’t be afraid, just believe”.  So apparently, here is a perfect example of a challenge we all face from time to time when co-creating our lives. Which do you believe? The appearance, or the Truth?  In this case, Jesus IGNORES the appearance, He knows and believes the Truth, that the girl will live.  In fact, in His mind, she already DOES live.  See the difference? The same continues in 5:38-40, when Jesus throws everyone out who is giving in to the appearance.  Get it?  Believe in the TRUTH of what you want to create, NOT in the appearance, especially in the appearance of what you don’t want!  It’s all here folks!

Tapping set up:

“Even though I give in to believing in appearances of that which is around me, I choose to believe in the Truth of what I want to create, that is real.”

“…and she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”  Luke 2:7 NASB

The infancy narrative is so rich in meanings and insights, but I’m choosing to focus on this line of the story.  There was no room for them at the inn, it was full in terms of capacity.  This can be looked at in a deeper way, as a useful metaphor.  Sometimes, we too can be “full”, full of negative beliefs, negative perceptions, and the like. When we are, there is also no room for the Divine either, just as in the narrative.  Preoccupation and the allowing of what is not of the Divine into our minds and hearts keeps Him out, allows Him no room.  Now, the Divine plan was to unfold regardless, and the birth still took place, whether there was room or not. The same goes on on our existence. The Divine plan moves forward, sometimes in spite of us.  So why not allow this plan to be in its fullness in your life?  The tools I use, EFT, ZPoint, and the like are very useful to clear out the inn, so to speak. So this year, maybe the Christmas gift you can give to yourself is to clear out some room for the Divine, and thus re-establish the connection with Him, not that He severs it. Rather, we often shut Him out, leaving Him no room.  Perhaps, the time for that is over.

I pray that this year, you clear out what you need to, and make room, so that the Divine can be with you in all fullness.  May God bless you in all abundance, now and always. Merry and Blessed Christmas to all!

Interesting thought came to mind..how do starts shine? I found this..”The stellar gas, now in a spherical shape, is contracted further by gravity while exploding by fusion. Together, a balance is reached and a star is born.”

Did you see it? A BALANCE is reached. That’s key for us..we shine when we have reached the proper balance! What is that balance for you? Now go shine!

All four Gospels contain the story of Jesus clearing the Temple of money-changers and those selling items for the sacrifices. His actions are prompted by what He feels is a disconnect, He yells that they are making God’s house of prayer into a den of thieves. There are many insights to learn from this, but what I would focus on and ask you is:

Are there things in YOUR temple that need to be cleared out? If there is anything in you that is not of God (fear, anxiety, saddness, etc.), CLEAR IT OUT!!!! For if you don’t, are you not robbing God of YOU?

Tapping set up phrase:

“Even though I have this issue (fear, saddness, etc.), I choose to clear and release it now. “

This one was inspired by a very dear friend, who is an amazing woman and fellow EFT’er.  Thanks with love, Linda!

There are blocks, areas of resistance that we can sometimes experience.  A useful approach can be to use different vocabulary, different metaphors.  Instead of wanting to clear it, which can create patterns of resistance and conflict, you can seek to TRANSFORM it. What a subtle yet wonderful shift, don’t you think?

So for example, if you are experiencing pain and conflict in a given situation, you could use a standard tapping set-up and go the clearing route..”Even though I feel this pain and conflict, I deeply and completely accept myself.”  However, I think it could be more empowering to use a Choices phrase and approach it from the framework of transformation.

So take something like this out for a spin….

“Even though I feel this pain and conflict, I choose to transform it into peace and profound love”  Try using it for something specific for yourself. Remember to come back and post a comment to share your experience!

This short video has a demonstration of how the Spirit Spark tapping sequence goes.  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGulvfYVB4A

I am grateful that certain reactions are triggered, because it brings them to light to be cleared. The pain is momentary, the clearing is permanent. It sure help when the light touch of someone’s love gives you just the opening you need to get the work done.  All does indeed move in perfection.

Often we are so bound and shut off from the Divine, we don’t really experience His Power in us.  Of course, those blocks which bind us and shut us off are of our own creation. And you said you can’t create! wink wink.   So guess what happens when you UN-create those blocks….Mr./Ms. So and So, meet the Divine within YOU.

Set up tapping phrase:

“Even though I feel isolated and not connected with God, I choose to easily allow the connection with the Divine within me. “

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The beginning of the ministry of Jesus was preceded by the appearance of John. John’s was a “baptism of repentence.” Repent, in Greek, denotes a change of thought or mind.  So, what does this mean to us? Simple, before you can experience God, you have to have a change of mind!  Now, the trick is, what in your mind needs change?

“Even though this _______ is a challenge to me, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.”