Aleta's Wisdom & Inspirations

Welcome to my "Inspirations" blog, where you'll find downloadable meditations, podcasts, and inspirational messages. Make this your home to interact and dialogue with me and other like-minded souls, just click on 'COMMENTS' to share your ideas and/or questions!

Though my 'down time' is limited these days, due to spending the majority of my time running a bustling private energy healing practice and chasing after 7-year-old twins, I managed to catch a glimpse of the recent Golden Globe awards on television.

I couldn’t help but notice the high-profile actresses of my generation – such as Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, and Helen Mirren – who remain so vital and stunning well into their 60s.
I found myself shouting out, “Yes, we can!” I know many of you have heard me talk so passionately about my belief in 'winding up, not down' at any age, and this just confirmed what I already knew to be true.

Later, I saw this Facebook post from the amazing Christiane Northrup, who I totally love and respect (she wrote a wonderful blurb on the back cover of my book, Life Shift), also marveling at these wonderful role models and actresses, and it further validated what I know and live by. Christiane wrote:

“I predict that were going to see more of this kind of midlife beauty, health and talent in the media in the years to come. Remember, each of us is profoundly affected, body, mind, and spirit by what we believe is possible for us. And these women are just plain inspiring!!”
 
Are they ever! I know what it’s like to be in the spotlight due to age. When I had my twins (Francesca and Gian, pictured with me above) at age 57, there was a media frenzy that saw me interviewed by the likes of Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and many other high profile reporters. Becoming a mother in my later 50s became both a celebration and controversy, but in my mind, being a mother was my destiny, and age had nothing to do with it. 

My grandmother had my mother at age 54, so I had no mental prejudice at all about the limitations of age. That’s why I’m so excited and passionate about my focus on inspiring and teaching agelessness at any age, as a way of life. It’s not enough to just think young and act young, it’s about encompassing the mind, body and spirit in the ‘winding up, not down’ process.

The truth is, at 64, I have as much energy as ever, but I have to really take care of my nutrition, release stress, and connect into my spiritual meditations, to revitalize myself, more than ever. Agelessness is a way of life that requires all dimensions of ourselves working in concert with each other.

I know staying young is a daunting task against the backdrop of this youth-obsessed society (where 30 is often viewed as a time for mandatory hip replacement!). That’s why I am developing a whole series of audio meditations to support your efforts (watch for an announcement soon), and create a major shift in global ideas about aging.

Now it’s your turn. What helps you feel ageless? Is it a romantic night with your partner? A great workout? Meditation? Or something else? Let’s share our ideas with each other, and begin the process of focusing on our agelessness, energetic selves, as our real selves.

Agelessness is one of my major themes for 2012, and beyond, so let’s get started!

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Almost everyone starts off the first few weeks of a new year with great intentions and excitement, and then slowly but surely, the enthusiasm starts to wane. Sounds familiar, right?

You don't have to have that happen this year.

When I work with my clients on setting their intentions for the New Year, what gets extraordinary results is helping them set up their intentions with I Am mantras.

Some examples of how to use the I Am mantras are:

I Am in a committed, loving relationship with a partner who I totally adore and who totally adores me.
I Am experiencing financial success.

The I Am mantra puts you in the consciousness of having already received your deepest dreams and desires. It is a very strong message to the universe and has created extraordinary results in my clients' lives and in my personal life. 

However, during the process of creating the next shift in your life, sometimes it is hard to maintain that positive feeling in the I Am mantra context. You might experience disappointments and setbacks on your journey, which can give you the feeling of being tired and doubting whether it will ever happen. That is normal. But, what you can do is to start to shift your emotional energy by using I Want mantras:

Some examples of how to use the I Want mantra could be:

I want  more support for my daily challenges, now!
I want this situation to change, now!
I want a partner worthy of me, now!

Use the power of your anger or frustration that you feel as you declare them, state it, and let it go. The more you claim from the assertive I want energy, the stronger you will feel.  You'll be amazed at how this moves the energy forward so you can connect freely again to the I Am mantras.

Also, if you're still feeling lost in the phase of not knowing what you really want in your career, relationships, where you want to live, etc., simply affirm What you DO know right now. For example:

What I DO know is, I want a better relationship.
What I DO know is, I want an even more beautiful place to life.
WHAT I DO know is, I want more love in my life.
What I DO know is, I want a career that's creative, exciting, and monetizes my value.

Be sure to state all the positives, What you DO know you want, so your mind starts to lock in on certainty, rather than confusion, or duality. You will begin to feel more confident in your ability to find your way. Remember that out of chaos comes clarity, and in order to experience change, you also need to become comfortable with the unknown as things shift and change. Stating mantras of What I DO know will anchor and ground you as you shift and glide towards your future.

The I want and What I DO know approaches will help you then you feel flat, or tired and uninspired, so you can shift that energy and get back on track.

 You absolutely deserve to live the greatest year of your life in 2012, so don't let temporary blips get in your way.

Please leave your comments/thoughts/questions and discuss with your friends and family; supporting others in their 2012 intentions and goals will help fuel your own.

Blessings,

Aleta

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With Thanksgiving week upon us, I want to share this brief but powerful video with myself and Dana Kennedy discussing the key to creating abundance--gratitude. We all desire and seek more abundance in all its forms, but so often, we simultaneously focus on what we don't have in our lives. As Dana discovered first-hand in her own career, a simple shift to appreciation and gratitude for what you DO have can create major shifts in your life.

What can you focus on this week that's great in your life? What blessings do you possess, right now? Leave your comments, and let the gratitude begin!

Blessings,

 

Aleta

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Hi everyone,

Unless you unplug your TV and/or computer, it's almost impossible to avoid Kim Kardashian these days. But there's a clear and powerful lesson behind her very public wedding fiasco, which I discuss with Dana Kennedy in the video below. When it comes to romance, are you seeking approval, or true love? Is your life being controlled by your own 'momager' figure, or are you living from your own heart?

Also, these Life Shift Network videos will be a regular feature going forward, so what topics would you be most interested in seeing? Think about your own relationships, finances, health, or any other issue of concern, and let me know where you'd like a Life Shift, and watch for more videos soon!

Blessings,

Aleta

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As the leaves fall and the temperatures dip, a feeling of transition and change in definitely in the air. But this month is marking more than just a change in the seasons -- it's chock full of birthdays!

Several very close friends, not to mention myself AND my beloved twins, Gian and Francesca (pictured with me, below, at their recent birthday party), are all celebrating our birthdays in November, so it's an ideal time to discuss something we all have strong opinions and feelings about-- aging.

But in my way of thinking, I prefer the term ageless. As anyone who knows me is aware, age to me is just a number. Even after my 50th birthday, when I felt so strongly it was the time for me to become a mother, I had no doubt I would do it--age was simply not going to stop me. I knew in my heart I was destined to have my children, and my body would support me to fulfill my destiny. My gorgeous twins are now 7 years old, and I'm proud to say, I'm now 64, and have never felt more vibrant and excited about life. Focusing on the life force energy within is the key to agelessness.

A dear friend of mine celebrated his 60th last week, and he's such an inspiration. Over lunch one day, he noted his philosophy about aging: "The mind is the body's most powerful anti-aging tool," he says, "you can eat right, take vitamins, but your mind comes first in staying and feeling young." "You must consciously decide not to age," he added. "There is a big core level of acceptance in our society that accepts aging as in inevitability, and it's as permeating and false as the earth is flat. But it's just as false." How true!

My friend is a wonderful example of this; he's perpetually youthful in his thoughts, actions and interactions; he truly seems ageless. So many people have accepted that 'aging' is inevitable, and go about their lives living out the programs, beliefs and ideals that our parents, families, teachers, society socioeconomic background, etc., instilled in us. Too often, those programs are negative, and virtually ignore the unlimited source energy of our authentic self. That miracle energy I talk so often about. But have you ever decided for yourself, beyond that old programming, what YOU believe about aging? More and more studies are telling us that our DNA is directly affected by our thoughts, and beliefs, and that the mind-body connection is more than merely spiritual -- it's science.

I can tell you from personal experience, that this is true: Joy, fulfillment, success and happiness simply do not have an age, and every day, I constantly work to come from that Source energy, and one of the keys to my success in helping others transform their lives, is to help them connect to their Source energy. As we hold that miracle energy within our body, we can literally start to reverse the aging process, and that's further amplified with the cutting-edge anti-aging technologies such as telomeres, growth hormone, and embryonic cell treatment, that is now becoming more available to the general public, coupled with energy work, body work, supplements and various detoxification therapies. A recent book I contributed to, The Immortality Edge, is also great resource, and I go into detail about this amazing resource here.

Armed with these new resources, I've seen first-hand people in their 50s, 60s and 70s, winning ball room dance contests and competing in triathlons. 

And as I look into my own future, I am reminded of all the incredible women who are so vibrant and living big lives in their 70s and 80s -- such as Jane Fonda and Louise Hay, to name just a few -- and I'm even more excited by my future. I truly believe the best is yet to come.

So what do YOU believe about aging? Is there a abiding passion in your life, that makes you want to stay young and vital? Too many people walk around so disconnected from their true self, that they can feel half-dead as they go through life. Who wants to feel ageless when life is so painful, right? But when you can truly feel that inner life force, your intrinsic inner self, propelling you on, and living in that joy right now, you're well on your way to agelessness.

Take some time now, meditate, be quiet and really be honest with yourself. What beliefs come up for you about aging? Write it down in a journal, and share any thoughts in the 'comments' section, your insight can be of great benefit to yourself, and others.

Whenever I've had people ask me if having children at such a late age was selfish, because I wouldn't be able to be with them later in life, my response is to laugh to myself, and with a twinkle in my eye say, "I'm going to live to 120!" I'm betting I can do just that.

Blessings,

Aleta

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Lack of time, multitasking, continuous learning, and no time to even jump in the shower ... do any of those ring a bell for all of you parents out there?

As the single mother of 7-year-old twins, I can certainly relate! That’s why I’m so delighted to showcase several videos – including THIS recent interview I did, below  -- featuring the wonderfully talented, New York City-based duo, married couple and new parents, singer/songwriter Amelia S. Gewirtz and musician/songwriter/producer Harold Stephan, who are breaking ground in the new arena of parenting music.

In my energy healing practice, I worked with this amazing couple as they tried to ‘get pregnant’ and eventually, the happy result was their beautiful son, Adam. As new parents, Amelia and Harold were inspired to create their fabulous and innovative website and CD, amusingly and lovingly titled, Parents With Angst. Their work is a tremendously creative parental resource, loaded with multi-faceted information and great music. Check it out HERE.

Their great new music CD features standout songs inspired by their first-hand journey raising Adam, featuring such songs as – don’t you love this title? -- Mommy’s Gotta Hop in the Shower. As their website so aptly describes, their music features, “hints of folk rock and family-inspired tunes,” that create “an undeniable connection with listeners.”

The Parents With Angst website also features video interviews with parenting experts and celebrities who discuss key topics regarding raising children. Throughout these webisodes, select songs from the CD related to the topics discussed are seamlessly interwoven.

So fellow parents, what song title would best describe your adventures in parenting? Leave your ideas and other comments below, and let’s discuss! OK, time for this mom to hop in the shower now...

Blessings,

 Aleta

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Are you ready to watch one of the most revealing interviews I've ever done?

I recently did this "Oprah-style" chat with my good friend and journalist Dana Kennedy, who wanted to get to the core of what energy healing really is all about -- and to address any lingering myths and cynics out there in the process. I really enjoyed being on the hot seat and shedding some valuable light on my work. Click below to watch, and please leave your comments and questions below! 

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In Part One of a fascinating interview with the renowned Dr. Jane Greer, Aleta cuts to the chase to describe how the energy that's all around us is such a powerful influence in our lives, and explain how energy healing really works to create profound change in our lives.

Don't miss this enlightening interview featured on Greer's "Doctor on Call" internet radio show at Healthylife.net, and watch for the remaining segments -- which will be posted soon!

Click on the Player below to listen to or download this podcast.

 

Listen to the podcast now:

Download Here | Subscribe to podcast on iTunes

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As you know, your DNA makes up the building blocks of who you are. When people talk about your genetic history, that has to do with your DNA, and it goes back for centuries. In other words, you’re carrying a lot of baggage (accumulated over a LOT of years) around with you.
 
But if you’re like most people, you probably think that your DNA is set in stone, an immovable force of nature. But here's some exciting news: A growing number of researchers say that its possible to actually change your DNA. This is revolutionary.
Some people feel stuck and hopeless, in part because of issues like depression, alcoholism, anxiety etc. - that sometimes are a result of our genetic histories.  But even if there is such a thing as "bad genes," we are now learning that there are ways to take control of our destinies by shifting our DNA by raising its frequency and vibration.
 
But amazing researchers like Bruce Lipton, the author of The Biology of Belief, the brilliant Candace Pert and most recently even researchers as far away as Russia, are helping bring home the message that there’s hard science behind changing your DNA, and the significance and tremendous impact that words, sentences, and overall environment can have on the cells of your body.
 
That, in a nutshell, is what I think ‘energy healing’ is all about. I know you can shift your DNA by offering your molecular structure a higher, more loving frequency or environment, and it’s my mission in my work to take energy healing from the intangible to the tangible. If you’ve ever had a private healing session with me, you’ll know what I’m taking about. This kind of healing isn’t airy fairy dust, it’s the real deal.  It's rooted in hard science.
 
Just imagine the exciting possibilities this opens up? A brand new life really IS possible, and you can get unstuck and create the life you’ve imagined. The hope is here. The question is, armed with this knowledge, how does this change the way you see your own possibilities? Do you see your future in a new light?
 
Even planting the smallest seed of hope in your mind can lead to big changes in your life. As Bruce Lipton says, your beliefs really control your biology.
 
So what do you think? Do you believe you can change your DNA? Let me know your experiences and thoughts by leaving your comments!

Blessings,

Aleta

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I was recently having an animated, if casual, conversation with a dear friend about my energy healing work and rather unpredictable spiritual journey – from the caves in southern India, to Peru and the top of Machu Pichu and now, the concrete jungle of New York City – through my 35-year career as an energy healer. Suddenly, my friend blurted out, “It’s almost like you’re an urban shaman,” and it hit me immediately: She was right!

I’ve always considered my work to be based at least in large part on shamanism – that the entire Universe is alive and interconnected -- and without a doubt, with my life now based smack-dab in the middle of the Big Apple, I certainly am urban!

I’m pleased to be sharing this video (click below to watch) that highlights my work with one of a shaman’s greatest tools—the drum.  

 

The one I use in my work, I received as a gift about 30 years ago, and have been drawn to use it more and more in my in-studio and phone sessions. For thousands of years, drums have been used to change consciousness, and studies have sown that vibrations from rhythmic sounds can affect brain activity.  

Many people in my healing studio or on the phone have experienced my channeled drumming—which helps me read and change vibrations within each individual's energy field. But I don’t use a traditional beat; the beat that channels through me is based on what each person needs—I can see where the blocks in each person are, and through the drumming I can break up the energy field or negative pattern of the person. Each beat or cadence is unique to the person I’m working on, and creates a positive pattern from the energy field into their actual physical body. It works on a multi-dimensional level.

Vibrationally, drumming really helps complement the healing energy that I channel. I use it as a tool – like many shamans do – but it's just one of them, and its usually at the conclusion of a session. Trust me, drumming is the real deal. According to The Way of The Shaman by Michael Harner, the “beat of the drum, as used to transport native peoples into shamanic states of consciousness, closely approximates the base resonant frequency of the Earth, which can be measured scientifically.”

So drumming isn’t airy-fairy dust, it’s based on science and proven principles. It’s a powerful, transformative and centuries-old tool, and I hope you enjoy this video and closer look at drumming's healing properties.
 
Blessings,

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