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Gifts of Hibernation

February 4, 2015 by Marian Buck-Murray 1 Comment

Winter can be a time for blissful hibernation. Recent snow and ice here in NJ has forced people inside, off the roads, and home from work.

Looking outside my window the other night, I marveled at the quiet streets, and glimmering village beyond. I thought how amazing it was to have so many people inside all at the same time.

Though I’m certainly no fan of the dangers and damage that accompany the swirling snow and ice — I cherish the time inside. It’s a time to cozy up by the fire with a pile of good books. A time to create a pot of hearty soup, and keep it simmering on the stove. Or, a pan of roasted root vegetable, fragrant and delicious.

Most of all, for me, it’s a time to go deeply within. When I allow myself to embrace winter’s quiet stillness, I bring myself back to center.

Times of hibernation can help us focus on our inner spaces. It’s a chance to see what’s really going on. An opportunity to transform what’s ready to change. Winter’s quiet stillness, when we allow it, brings us back to center. Fueling our inner power, we prepare ourselves for Spring.

What do you like best about winter hibernation?

Marian Buck-Murray is a Certified EFT Practitioner, and Transformational Health Guide. She specializes in helping her clients release limiting blocks, and unlock inner brilliance. For a free 30 Minute Tame Your Inner Critic Session, contact Marian. For a free Tame Your Inner Critic Mp3 Download, visit www.marianbuckmurray.com.

Ruby Slippers

September 10, 2014 by Marian Buck-Murray Leave a Comment

A friend of mine recently passed away from colon cancer. Her name was Dorothy. We had many conversations about Dorothy of Oz, and the power of her Ruby Slippers. It’s in her honor that I write these words.

Ruby Slippers. Those iconic glittery shoes. I’ve had a longstanding connection with Dorothy and the Wizard, starting with my theatrical debut as Dorothy in my third grade play. So many of the story’s metaphors are woven throughout my own life’s stories. In some way or other, I’ve met all of the characters, and played many of them as well. But that, dear reader, is a story for another time.

It’s those Ruby Slippers that are calling for my attention today. The Ruby Slippers that even the Wicked Witch couldn’t wrestle off Dorothy’s feet.

Those magical Ruby Slippers ended up being Dorothy’s ticket back home to herself.

The Ruby Slippers, of course, are a metaphor for the magnificent power within us all. Yet, even though we have this power, there are so many ways we neglect it and suppress it. Sometimes we don’t believe in it. Sometimes we don’t know it’s there at all. Just like Dorothy, we go looking for it outside of ourselves. And, so often, it’s our darkest moments that bring us back to our power.

In the end, though, it’s up to us to tap into our own power.

Here are some steps to tap in:

Become Aware of Your Inner Power — Dorothy was completely unaware of the power of her Ruby Slippers. Without awareness, we can’t even begin to use our power. So the first step, is the simple awareness of the power within you. Take notice of the power of your mind, your body, your intuition, your gifts and talents, your spirit. Increased awareness creates increased evidence. Evidence brings belief.

Believe in Yourself — Dorothy’s adventure in OZ was a search for happiness outside of herself. She never found it. Towards the end, when things got really dark, Dorothy believed she would never find it. Good thing Good Witch Glinda stepped in to remind Dorothy of her inner power. It was only then, when Dorothy believed in the possibility, that she was able to access the magic of her Ruby Slippers. It’s when we believe in ourselves that we open up to our true heart’s desires. Sometimes that means just believing it’s possible.

Activate your Power — Until we activate our powerful gifts and talents, they lie dormant within us. To activate her Ruby Slippers, Dorothy closed her eyes, looked within, and tapped her heels. She believed in the possibility, and she knew exactly what she wanted. And, at last, her shoes guided her back home to herself. Self-belief, focus, and clear intention. These are the tools we need to activate our heart’s desires. It’s our guided actions that will take us where we want to go.

Remember, your inner power is always with you, especially in your darkest places. Tap in, and activate it. You don’t have to wait any longer. Go home to the power within yourself. There’s no place like it.

My friend Dorothy was a true inspiration. Even at the end of her journey, she radiated the magnificence of beautiful inner power. I feel honored to have known her.

Contact me to learn how to use EFT Tapping to tap into your own inner power.

Marian

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Getting Unstuck with EFT (free audio….)

September 5, 2014 by Marian Buck-Murray Leave a Comment

I know exactly how it feels to be stuck. And I know how hard it is to get unstuck. That’s why I’ve created this 10-minute EFT Tapping audio. It will help you get unstuck, and activate your own natural flow.

If you’re unfamiliar with EFT and/or the tapping points, click here to watch a short instructional video. Or, click here for an illustrated description of the EFT Tapping Points. Once you’re familiar with all of the points, you’re ready to begin.

I will guide you through this tapping session. Follow along, using your fingertips to tap gently on the points as I mention them. You can repeat my words, or simply listen. This is just a small taste of what EFT can do for you. If you’d like to go deeper with EFT, contact me at marian@marianbuckmurray.com.

DOWNLOAD HERE (Right Click and Save Link): Getting Unstuck

Use this audio whenever you feel stuck. Feel free to share by using the share buttons below.

Here’s to Getting Unstuck & Activating Your Flow,

Marian

Tap Into Your Intuition

June 23, 2014 by Marian Buck-Murray Leave a Comment

It’s easy to get caught up in the swirling spin of negative, worrisome, mind chatter. In fact, in times of trouble, your negative thoughts can spin out of control. It may seem impossible to get away from the troubles that beg for your attention.

Your negative mind chatter is convincing, conniving, and crafty. It will try to persuade you to pay attention to it and nothing else.

Mind chatter blocks access to your intuition. It can convince you that it’s more important (and safer) to focus on your worries than the wisdom of your intuition. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from TRUTH.

There are many, many reasons to tap into (and trust) your intuition, including:

You’ll feel calmer.
You’ll be able to tap into your heart. Heart resonance will help soothe an overactive brain, and boost brain effectiveness.
You will be guided to your best next steps.
You will understand your body’s needs during times of illness and health.
You will gain new insights and ideas.
You will know how to stay safe during times of danger.
You will tap into deeper creativity.
You will develop a deeper sense of trust in yourself.
You will improve your relationships.
Your inner guidance will show you how to create an authentic, happy life.

A few of my favorite, most effective ways to tap into intuition:

1. Morning Pages — Three handwritten, free-flow, pages, each day, first thing in the morning. This is a favorite technique of Julia Cameron, author of the Artist’s Way. It’s a type of uncensored journaling, that allows the mind to take a back seat. When you truly let go, it’s amazing how many intuitive insights will land amongst your words.

2. Solution Sourcing — Write a question at the top of a piece of paper. For example — “What’s My Next Best Step” or “What can I do to feel really healthy?” or “What can I do to boost business?” Next, take three deep breaths to calm your mind, and start writing. Write as many answers to your questions as possible. Don’t censor any ideas, no matter how impossible or ‘bad’ they seem. Just keep writing, until you have at least 15-20 ideas. Next, use your intuition to help you choose the 1-3 best ideas. Follow up by taking action.

3. Heart Breath — When in a stressful situation, stop. Breathe deeply. Shift your focus to the area around your heart. Recall someone you love, something you are grateful for, or something that makes you happy. The goal is to feel a positive feeling. Imagine that you are breathing through your heart, and focus on growing the positive feeling. Breathe this way for 15 seconds to 1 minute or more. While in this state, ask your heart for the best response for your situation. Listen to your heart’s answer.

4. Evidence Gathering– Create an ongoing list of all the ways your intuition has been right. Do this whether you followed it or not. Note the times you KNEW something before it happened. Or when you thought about a friend and they contacted you. Or when you made the right decision, despite appearances of the contrary. The more evidence you gather, the more you will believe in your intuition. The more you believe in your intuition, the more you’ll use it, and the stronger it will get.

5. EFT Tapping — EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a perfect way to slow down a busy mind. It helps release the stress, worry, and anxiety which accompanies negative mind chatter. EFT brings you to a deeper, more relaxed state, where you will find easy access to profound intuitive wisdom.

Your intuition is waiting for you! Tap in!

Marian

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Dandelion Wisdom

May 13, 2014 by Marian Buck-Murray Leave a Comment

I have a handy tool to pluck the dandelions from our lawn. It digs down into the Earth and pulls out the entire dandelion, roots and all. It’s quick and easy, and FUN.

A year or so ago, we misplaced our dandelion plucker. So, we bought a new one — a slightly different model. But the new dandelion plucker was ineffective. It was not nearly as good at gripping onto the roots — leaving some, or all of them behind.

Luckily, my husband just found our original dandelion plucker, tucked back behind a shrub in our garden. So I’m back in dandelion-plucking-heaven once again.

And, as I look at a closely at a freshly plucked dandelion, I can’t help but notice the metaphors begging for attention.

Picking dandelions, without digging for the roots, does nothing more than make the grass ‘appear’ as though the problem is gone. But as long as the roots are still there, the dandelions will grow back, over, and over again. There will be no real, long lasting change.

And of course, neglected dandelions turn to seed. Those lovely little wish-pillows. A gentle breeze, or an evening rain, will scatter the seeds across the lawn — sometimes into the neighbor’s yard — promising hundreds more dandelions in years to come.

It’s exactly the same with our self critical thoughts. We can do what we can to make appearances look right. Say our positive affirmations, and pretend that everything’s okay. But if our critical thoughts continue to lurk in our subconscious mind, they’ll come back to criticize us again, and again.

Of course, the longer we allow our critical thoughts to populate our minds, the deeper they will grow. And, just like those dandelion seed pillows, sometimes the smallest trigger can scatter them off onto family, friends, and colleagues.

Before long, without regular care, our minds can turn into a field of critical thoughts. Just like a field of dandelion seed-heads… Not very pretty — and out of control.

Unless we pluck them out, roots and all.

EFT Tapping is like my favorite dandelion plucker. With focused intention, you can use EFT to tap into the root of a critical belief, and dig it out. Roots and all.

Once a negative belief is uprooted, consciousness shifts. This shift in consciousness is what allows new positive beliefs to flourish.

My 3-Step Transform Your Inner Critic Method uses EFT tapping to uproot critical thoughts, and replace them with new, positive encouraging thoughts. Click here for more information.

Nurture and nourish the garden of your mind. Clear the way to allow your own brilliance to blossom and bloom.

Marian

If you’re new to EFT, I invite you to try it. Watch my demonstration for using EFT to release tension. For an illustrated description of EFT Recipe and Tapping Points, click here.