PLANT YOUR EXPRESSION OF SPIRIT

© 2013 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter July 2013

by Denise Montoya

Enter summer and find yourselves planting and creating a tapestry from the flowers and plants you have chosen.  Let it be your own expression of who you are.  Allow unfolding of your garden to give you enjoyment as life reveals itself.  Recognize that by working in your garden your life will find growth.  Even if we are not planting a garden, evolution can come into your life by the imagination.  Seeing the result of what you want and transition towards your spiritual true self.  Plant your inner garden too, which can bring your true articulation.  The poem contains perhaps a concept for you to ponder.

T H E   G A R D E N

Come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses…

FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:

 Peace of mind
 Peace of heart
 Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

 Squash gossip
 Squash indifference
 Squash grumbling
 Squash selfishness
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

 Lettuce be faithful
  Lettuce be kind
  Lettuce be patient
 Lettuce really love one another
NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:

Turnip for meetings
Turnip for service
Turnip to help one another
TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

 Thyme for each other
 Thyme for family
 Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE.

THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Denise Montoya has over 1000 hours of training and over four years experience teaching yoga, breathing, and meditation techniques. Let yoga be an avenue for your inner calmness, peace and tranquility. Yoga can offer many benefits for your body and mind. It regulates our heart rate and increases oxygen up take. It can increase your energy, improve digestion, and reduce stress. OMYoga, LLC.  denisemontoya7@msn.com 303-507-3388.

SPRING CAN BE KEY TO SPIRIT

© 2013 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter May 13

by Denise Montoya

Our true beauty can be found by enjoying what nature has to offer. For instance, thinking that winter has left us may bring us relief, but the surprise of a heavy spring snowstorm can be tranquil. As it falls in its perfect stillness, let your mind release all stresses and focus on the moment. Let us welcome any and all moisture as a blessing from the universe and feel it cleanse our soul. The snow can be a chore, but rejoice in what it does for our gardens. Furthermore, as moisture comes in those heavy spring storms, let your unproductive thoughts fall away to the ground with the snow. Welcome to your heart and mind what nature brings for a new season and winter has gone for now.

Let the radiance of spring come into your body, mind and spirit. The beauty peaks through our lives bringing inklings of plants. This freshness of spring can be encouraging to go forth and create favorable expressions for our life. Spring is the promise of the many blossoms we look forward to, but remember you too are a blossom in your own special way. See the differences in the bountifulness of flowers and colors which come forth for us to enjoy; recognize that you too are unique and have your own beauty. Stated by Rama Jyoti , “allow nature to fill our pores with its majestic beauty,” continue to  discover yourself with the transformation that spring brings. Finding peace in the beauty of a tree or a flower can give us grace and compassion for the creator of such blessings. In return you may receive more calm to your mind. Each thought we have today can inspire and make our tomorrow better, so let’s enjoy what we can and take on each challenge with fullness.

Notice how the air changes in spring, to a renewed light breeze; offering your body the song of “prana” (breath) take it in fully to let it rejuvenate you. As the rain comes it provides us with great moisture, find cleansing with the water to release and bring you more of your natural allure.

As wind blows in our spring months it brings renewed creation, let us listen to its howl hearing the song of the cosmos and unseen. Everything is there for us to enjoy, may your time in the outdoors rejuvenate you. Our lives can be happier if we use our senses, to take time to notice what has been put in our surroundings. This may make the challenges of everyday life seem a little easier. As you find beauty in the sky, clouds or plants which come to fruition in spring remember and capture your true beauty- within.

Denise Montoya has over 1000 hours of training and over four years experience teaching yoga, breathing, and meditation techniques. Let yoga be an avenue for your inner calmness, peace and tranquility. Yoga can offer many benefits for your body and mind. It regulates our heart rate and increases oxygen up take. It can increase your energy, improve digestion, and reduce stress.

OMYoga, LLC.  denisemontoya7@msn.com 303-507-3388.

WELCOME SPRING & THE REBIRTH OF NATURE

© 2013 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter Mar 13

by Denise Montoya

There is history on what St. Patrick’s Day commemorates and celebrates. All of that is for another article. St Patrick’s Day to me is the color of green, and the leprechauns whose character brings a smile to my face.

The color of green reminds me spring and the rebirth of nature is on its way. Try closing your eyes and imagine the color of green; and see how it brings brightness to your mind.

On the other hand, let little things like the cuteness of leprechauns bring a moment of joy. I imagine that little leprechaun dancing upon my yard and saying, “good tidings for another spring comes”. Or let us use our imagination to see the leprechaun spreading of his magic dust to bring in that green of spring.

If we can accept of what nature brings and transpires to each season we become more true to ourselves. We will be less stressed and be trusting to the universe to bring nature as it is meant to be. And deciding that nature’s best is what is coming into being; this acceptance is our agreement with the universe to bring the best for all. The result is being more content in our lives; because we release this to trust. By acceptance of what is, contentment brings us to a healthy state of mind.  Develop credence and cultivate wisdom by being happier with what the universe has transpired.  At times we will question this because of the incredible storms and disasters, but have confidence that these things are with the natural regeneration that is meant for transcendence to newness.

Denise Montoya

Let us see nature as it rebirths itself. Live in the fruition of a new spring to come, and find moments of rejuvenation. Take a walk and feel the vibration of this happening in the stillness or silence of all the earth’s essences.  Be grateful for the miracles that transpire each season and find joy in watching it develop to beauty of green.  By finding grace in such little things, it inspires us to a whole new appreciation for the meaning of our lives.

Denise Montoya has over 1000 hours of training and over four years experience teaching yoga, breathing, and meditation techniques. Let yoga be an avenue for your inner calmness, peace and tranquility. Yoga can offer many benefits for your body and mind. It regulates our heart rate and increases oxygen up take. It can increase your energy, improve digestion, and reduce stress.

OMYoga, LLC.  denisemontoya7@msn.com 303-507-3388.

FINDING SPIRIT IN THE NEW YEAR

© 2013 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter Jan 13

by Denise Montoya

You are all perfect just the way you are.  Your New Year resolutions, rather than focusing on imperfections, should affirm your wholeness.   If you participate in the New Year resolutions let them be for your benefit of mind and body.  Living in the fullness of your life is the joy, and that is coming to the awareness of being whole.  I like to think of New Years as a time to reflect and release, keeping what is good close to the heart, allowing you to keep a strong focus which gives you the strength to continue.  As you live a life which is constantly changing and is full of challenges, self acceptance going deep within your heart, and being with the hearth of your heart can fulfill you.

Sit in your own stillness and connect with your presence to give you a feeling of peace. Glance upon the barrenness of a tree while you sit in traffic, and use it to give you a special relationship with nature. By allowing time to be alone and bonding with nature is your opportunity for relaxing and centering yourself. Just coming to the appreciation of being alive, noticing the weather or the beauty in a child, gives stillness and has a direct affect on your heart, including lowering your blood pressure. These special moments, if time is taken for them; can give good feelings inside and reflect positively on your health.

Start your day in the present moment, and as you enter the shower; imagine the water being that perfect waterfall cleansing our bodies to newness. Let release come into the miracle that you have become.  You have connected with your spirit through the symbolism of purification.

Denise Montoya

Let this New Year be the doorway to a different perspective, using the timeslots of life to renew body and mind.  Awaken to your true self by experiencing nature, finding beauty in the miracle of your body and mind.  Reflect what path life has been, connect with your presence and become an uplifted spirit.  Find a thread in life and weave it into to be moments of joy in life.  Then let your miracle be complete as that belief is felt deeply within the heart.  This deep connection enriches your soul.  Your spirit is free, it has no time, no past, and no future; being present with Spirit is the perfect perfection.

Denise Montoya has over 1000 hours of training and over four years experience teaching yoga, breathing, and meditation techniques.  Let yoga be an avenue for your inner calmness, peace and tranquility. Yoga can offer many benefits for your body and mind.  It regulates our heart rate and increases oxygen up take. It can increase your energy, improve digestion, and reduce stress.  OMYoga, LLC.  denisemontoya7@msn.com 303-507-3388.

SHINING LOTUS & FREE SOUL YOGA SELL USED BOOKS

© 2009 - Reprinted with permission from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore Newsletter Dec 09/Jan 10.

Shining Lotus and Free Soul Yoga have partnered to re-sell gently used books in the beautifully designed lobby of the new Free Soul Yoga studio at 1947 South Broadway just north of Evans.

Free Soul is the “greenest” studio in the metro Denver area, built from re-cycled materials, furniture and supplies. They re-invest in the community by giving part of their profits to local area charities. Free Soul Yoga is a studio born from an idea that it is possible to provide affordable and accessible yoga to everyone in the community. Their goal, as they join the Denver Yoga Community, is to create a friendly and safe environment for you to explore your personal evolution.

Visit them at 1947 S Broadway in Denver. They are just north of Evans on Broadway, between the Allen Paint Store and Mac Outlet. Call 303-733-3400 for information on classes. Visit them online at www.freesoulyoga.com.

January 2012 update - FREE SOUL YOGA is closed.