Spiritual Superstar Blog...by: Carrie McCully

Recognizing Fear As An Illusion...

Meditation brings you to a place of detachment from your thoughts. When I am in meditation, I observe the thoughts that come into my head like a child trying to get my attention. My brain tries to create all kinds of fantastical thoughts to get me to attach to. Sometimes they are fear based, often it is creative and sometimes they make no sense at all, like a weird dream.

Because I have a regular practice, I can easily move back into the place of quiet or what Deepak Chopra calls "The Gap."  Before I made the commitment to live the "Mina Project", I had a much more difficult time discerning what was real, or important. Chopra refers to it all as an illusion.

Fear is an illusion. We are only blocked from living to our full potential because of what limits we put on ourselves. Recently I have watched some friends go through some severe psychological pain.  I have been there, and I can fully empathize with it.  What I know now, is that our emotional fear is directly connected to our psyche. When we allow the two to work together, we reinforce the discontent. If you are in emotional distress and you allow the fear thoughts to attach to the emotions, you get a reaction that is not only negative - it can be deadly.  States of being such as depression,  addiction or rage are all fear thoughts. These are manifestations of emotion + negative thoughts + physiology(chemical imbalance) = self defeat or self destruction.

One of the best Modern teachers on the planet today, who really gets it and explains it perfectly is Eckhart Tolle.  I recommend reading his books, THE POWER OF NOW or A NEW EARTH, Awakening to your Life's Purpose.

Namaste (The Light In you, is the Light In Me)

-Carrie

Are You Having Fun On Your Journey?

You Gotta have fun. It is a must, especially if you are connected to the energy of creation and have put yourself in a place to help others. It is part of the joy of spirit. Living with heart and in the light isn't always bliss, but it is uplifting and spontaneous. Miracles happen. Miracles don't happen in a Godless world or a judgmental one.

Because I write on an almost daily basis, everyone gets to see the ugly bits and all, like if someone upsets me or when I get tired and grumpy. But the bottom line is that I am sharing from the perspective of dealing with "normal" situations with an intention for the end result, to be of healing and spiritual growth.

Earlier today I was in a room with a couple of people who were critical about, who one studied with, where they learned, what groups they belonged to. Like the cave they meditated in was better than my favorite cave. I felt like the pied piper with rose colored glasses on. I actually said " Hey, You're making God too Complicated."

It is all inside and we are all free to take what ever route we choose for our journey.
However you get to your intended destination spiritually, just get there. Me, I am on the Road Less traveled and I'm enjoying the trip.

Make sure you put some play in your day.

Carrie

The Poison Of Resentment

"Resentment, is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die" Malachy McCourt

I absolutely love this quote, It is actually really funny. I've been frustrated and angry with someone who plays an important role in my life. I've been afraid to push him to face up to his responsibilities to me. I just haven't wanted the confrontation. It has been keeping me up at night. Guess what, he's cruising around on a yacht right now and I have sleep deprivation.

There is a lot of gravity built into resentment. It serves as much purpose as tying a lead balloon to your foot. It's time to cut that cord and take back what is rightfully mine. One thing I've learned is confrontation, when well deserved, changes the dynamics and opens up the potential for change.

I usually live by the rule of standing up for myself. But given that this issue goes back to the years before I realized I was a responsible adult, It has been harder to deal with because it reminds me of old wounds.

Today, I decided to forgive him, stand up for myself, claim what is mine and leave the lead balloon for the recycling bin.

Until Tomorrow, Carrie

Spiritual SuperStar Is Growing

Hi Everyone,

Spiritual SuperStar is growing. We are planning to launch a full website that will continue the blog, but add many new features.

Our desire is to feature a bi-monthly profile of wellness teachers, writers and successful people who  will discuss their inner strategy's for personal success and service to others. The on going question is "What does being a Spiritual SuperStar mean to you?"

One of the things we are really excited about is our new boutique. It will feature our own line of clothing, related to being a Spiritual Superstar and fun, beautiful clothing designs that will reflect my world travels, while supporting our environment and other cultures.

We will also feature some exciting material from other teachers and materials from my own work.

I am asking for submissions from artisans for high quality inspirational products that represent all faith's and peace. We are looking for Artisans with the intention to grow and expand their business, while maintaining the integrity that inspired them to begin creating in the first place.

If you or someone you know would like to get involved as a vendor or if you know someone who is an excellent candidate for our spiritual success profile. Please email me, carrie@spiritualsuperstar.com

It is an exciting time in the world, as we see a collective consciousness growing that reflects no specific religion, but groups of people who are interested in the Laws of Attraction and intention and desire and respect for our enviroment. Healing, peace and abundance, is for all of us and it should be reflected in our personal style and life style.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Love, Carrie

Do You Know What You're Saying?

" Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? " Sai Baba

Someone I love said something today that hurt me. It wasn't kind, it wasn't necessary and it wasn't true. She didn't mean it, she's young, she'll learn.

We don't always have to get the last word in. We can't always teach with words. Sometimes it's much better to hold our tongue and to let others figure out what it is they don't know yet.

I'm staying silent on this one. Remember, when you want to tell someone "how it really is" , they often need to think it through on their own. Instead of giving her a piece of my mind. I'm giving her a piece of my heart, through prayer.

This too shall pass and tomorrow is a new day.

Love, Carrie

Intuition and Meditation

"The Intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, Call it intuition or what you will, and the solution comes to you, and you don't know how or why." Albert Einstein

The most important tool I have today or will ever have is meditation. Ironically, it was the very last thing I committed to when I started my journey to wellness. Then a moment came intuitively and I knew that when I let go and gave in to the quiet, my life would change completely.

Deepak Chopra likes to use the analogy that when you meditate the results are so great, that it is like taking your bicycle in for repair and when you go to pick it up, you find that there is a Gulfstream G4 waiting for you. Don't know about you, but  I'll fly private or first class any day. Save the bicycle for a sunny day in the summer to be with the kids or friends.

Meditation allows the mind to quiet and lets the inner intuition that we all have surface. You have to learn to hear it or to feel it. Our unconscious information out weighs our conscious information by more than 10 million to one. When we begin to trust our inner inspiration, we allow it to grow in strength. Have you ever asked yourself a question, gone about your day in a positive way and then boom the answer comes?

The other day I couldn't find my heart shaped rock (My Talisman). I use it everyday when I meditate and it was really bothering me. I had just cleared out my closets and room and thought, what if it got placed in a bag that went into storage, what if it got thrown away?  I wrote in my journal that night, GOD where's the rock? The next morning after meditation, I knew to go to the opposite side of my bed, look under a large suitcase and there was my rock. Simple story. Works the same for bigger issues too.

Mark Victor Hansen likes to say, "As soon as you think it, ink it!" Write down the little things that come to you. Learn to trust your gut feelings and watch your self grow into living a life of inner trust and success.

PEACE & Quiet, Carrie

Sticking To It!

Every other year at this time I like to be in India for a month. This is my year off. My friends emailed me today to tell me how much fun they are having. thanks, Jai!

I started to think about habits, devotion and perseverance. My trips represent to me a time for clearing out my Western mind and for a cultural infusion. It is very liberating to see how others go about their day. Especially when it is so vastly different from your own experiences. There is a place in India called Sarnath. It is the first place Guatma Buddha gave a sermon after reaching enlightenment. Above my desk right now are framed leaves from the Banyan tree that is where Buddha taught.

Yesterday, I wrote about sticking to your practice. I thought that I might give an example of dedication that would make your own practice seem easy. These pictures of the lady bowing and in prayer were taken two years apart. I first took the above photo in 2004 and the one on the right in 2006. I have a feeling that if I showed up today she would be in the same spot doing the same practce.

Makes it seem easy to dedicate 30 minutes or more a day to practicing your own personal enlightenment, doesn't it. So stick to it!  Although she must have very strong thighs, you don't have to spend your whole day bowing in prayer. You can just carry your love and devotion in your heart.

xoxox, Carrie

Repair Work On Your Spirit

" When you know who you are and what you stand for, you stand in wisdom" Oprah

I speak to people everyday who say, I've read that book, I've watched that movie, "All of those self -help people are saying the same thing". Oh Me, Oh My, I'm so stuck and unhappy.(I sound like one of my relative's) Now Carrie, what do you recommend that I read that will actually change my life?

Nothing. Nada. Save your cash! No more books or movies. Just do what "they are all saying". The laws that govern change and transformation, wealth and health, attraction, are the same laws. Each book, all inspiration, is another voice trying to reach you. You have to do the work. Only we can repair our lives. I have a life coach, she is awesome, but If I don't do my homework, I've wasted a lot of money.

I read constantly, I also write out my goals and visualize my change, I meditate. I remind myself all day long of; Who I am , What I want, and how I can serve others.  I stop negative thoughts when they come in. I allow myself time to heal and to adjust when I get worn out. When I trip up, I get back up and keep going. Somedays my routine seems impossible and boring. I do it anyway. It works, so I work it!

I encourage you to write out on note cards your plan for the next six months, and to read it over and over again. Keep it by your bedside, keep it in your pocket, keep it in your heart and head.

You keep the dream and it will become your reality.

Go Team SuperStar.

Our Children Are Watching Us

I have to start this by saying I completely respect my children, they are my biggest teacher's in life.

This morning I was talking to the twins and one of them wanted to start scheduling her summer programs. All of my kids like to stay busy and learn new things. She started with the usual things, soccer camp, snow boarding camp, Lacrosse camp, Italian classes, etc... The one desire she had that brought me to my knees was she asked to be involved with a community service program. She said it wasn't in preparation for college (she's in 8th grade). It was because she wanted to give back to others!

My other daughter spent 15 minutes discussing which colleges would be best suited for her brother. She had thought out which school's programs would benefit him best, which locations would offer him more opportunities and which schools would place him closer to her.

I was immensely proud of them for being so conscientious. It then made me feel very proud of us as parents. We didn't have the same mind set at that age and we have had to learn to Love and give back as adults the hard way, as in the Very Hard Way.

Let's give our kids the best of what we've learned;

"Cause our children are watching us, they put their trust in us, they're gonna be like us, So let's learn from our history, And do it differently"  I HOPE. THE DIXIE CHICKS

Out Of The Closet

When you name your blog Spiritual Superstar it raises some questions? I've been answering a lot of them lately. Anyone who really knows me, knows that I have always been spiritually inclined and not just because I was looking for a savior. I was born this way, I came out of the womb looking for a higher connection. This is who I am. I actually think it's weird when other people tell me they have no spiritual thoughts. It seems obvious to me when I look at anything that eats and breathes or just looking at the weather, that there is a higher order.

Spiritual Superstar is how I think of everyone. I see the light, creation and the "God" in all. You can also see the dank, dark, misery in others that are disconnected, their light faintly shines when something touches their heart.  I was saying to someone last night, that me starting this blog was like "coming out of the closet". I can no longer go out at night and party and then meditate and fulfill my dreams the next day. I finally got both feet planted firmly in my stiletto's and I'm walking out of my closet as I am.