A belated happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians and a happy 4th of July to you Americans! 

I’m back from San Francisco, where I had a REALLY fascinating time at Michael Harner’s Shamanism workshop. Much journeying to the lower and upper worlds, contacting ‘power animals’ and eating of yummy burritos (there is just something about SF Mexican food!).

The fun will continue for the next few weeks as I celebrate an early birthday and travel to Seattle to catch Abraham-Hicks while they are in town. Get an Abraham fix!

I’ve been delving deeply into different kinds of processes that help me access my higher consciousness lately and have been having some ‘interesting’ results. I thought I would share some of these with you to inspire some thoughts about your own soul’s purpose and expression. Also, be sure to check out the Birthday Bash I’m having (July 3 – July 7th) – the best time of year to snap up seven of my most popular SHIFT-IT offerings!

Ahhhh, I’m leaving myself open for a bunch of very bad jokes with that title, aren’t I!  FYI, for you more conservative folks … this article is pretty high on the woo woo factor – so consider yourself warned (its my birthday so I’m gonna have some fun)!

Since November, I have been feeling a huge push of energy and agitation in my life and work (and from what I hear, many of you have too!).  A real dissatisfaction with the status quo and a desire to break up and out.  As such, I’ve been seeking out different types of resources to help make sense of what is going on and how I can move through this phase as gracefully and authentically as possible.

Vicki Noble: Uranus Opposition & Other Astrology Goodies

Last month I had a session with one of the ‘grande dames’ of the women’s spirituality movement – Vicki Noble.  Vicki is the co-creator of the Motherpeace tarot deck (using female imagery and archetypes). As a visual nut, I really resonate and appreciate tarot as a system of deep symbology and universal patterns.  I’ve had some tarot training myself and often throw a spread or draw a card when I’m looking for inspiration and/or guidance for myself and clients.  Just a little wink or validation from the universe.

I contacted Vicki with the intent of having a tarot session with her famous deck (nothing beats working with the original creator!) but she steered me into an astrology reading instead – something she is also very adept at.  I must admit that I’m not a huge astrology fan.  I actually do believe that the massive ebbs and flows of the planets, stars and other heavenly bodies do exert a toll on us humans (ask any emergency room professional and they’ll attest to the often dramatic powers of a full moon).  But, I haven’t really encountered an astrologer who could win over my rational mind – actually tie their charts and strange configurations to real things in my life.  Until I met Vicki, that is.

Vicki confirmed (which I already knew) that our planet is going through a huge flux of energy and transition right now.  And, she explained to me that I was also personally right smack in the middle of my Uranus Opposition (stop chuckling – I can hear you!) — that it started in November (where several things imploded on me) and will continue through to March.  Uranus Opposition is more commonly known as a ‘mid-life crisis’.  Oh joy! (said with sarcasm in case you can’t tell – wink!).

After I got over my shock of being referred to as middle aged (geez, I guess the 40s will do that to a person, eh!) … I listened in fascination to her explanation of this fertile time in a person’s life.  How this cycle “is the culmination of our life direction and the shift into a new direction.  We often experience unexpected events that shake up our old realities, messengers bearing synchronistic messages that jar us loose from old perceptions, or feelings of restlessness or even anxiety that disrupt old patterns” (this quote is from Susan Dearborn Jackson).

Does this sound familiar? Are you going through the same thing?  Not everyone has their Uranus Opposition at the same time … its usually somewhere in the 38-41 age … then culminates by early 50s.  So, if you are intrigued by this, you might want to have your chart read by a skilled practitioner – affirm the greater context and patterns that are unfolding in your life (we still have freewill in terms of how we are going to move through them!).

Marcia Schafer: Beyond Zebra

Another thing that I did on my recent quest for information was to have a session with another interesting woman – Marcia Schafer.  Marcia is the author of a fascinating book called ‘Confessions of an Intergalactic Anthropologist’.  A business consultant by trade, she’s also a psychic/medium and has a lifetime of encounters with extraterrestrial life (wow, I can really sense some eyes rolling and some eyes zeroing in to read more with that sentence!).

The whole UFO and ET thing is not a huge interest area of mine (and I tend to stay clear of the conspiracy theory realm – not good vibes) – but I am into ‘consciousness’ in its many forms and also think it is naïve to believe we are the only conscious life in the massive multi-verse.  Also, I have been having some interesting experiences of late involving ‘seeing’ energy, activated by an experience on an Abraham-Hicks cruise earlier this year.  I’ve always felt energy and have wanted to see it, so I intended to talk to Marcia about the things I have begun to see.

Sessions have a way of not being what I think they will be – which is good (keeps things fresh).  Marcia began by sharing four of my past lives that she had been shown by the Guides she works with – these lives being the most relevant given my current circumstances.  I’ve been trained in past-life regression too … so I enjoy that kind of discussion (I think of this information as metaphorical since it can’t really be proven).

The first life that she shared with me was as an Atlantean (I know, cliché but hey!).  That I had lived in a time of very advanced technology so I am now unconsciously frustrated by not having things immediately at my fingertips (boy, is that frustration true!).  The next lifetime was as a female leader with extensive Celtic/goddess training – that I took over during a smooth transition and was very organized, methodical and liked to plan and think ahead (geez, can anyone say ‘strategic planning’!).  Another was as a young man in a French crusade – following orders but not completely convinced that they were morally right.  Then a Byzantine female merchant who in secret provided people with remedies that matched their ailments (sort of how I now match clients with processes depending on how they are presenting).

My Soul’s Purpose:

Marcia also shared with me her interpretation of my Soul’s Purpose, as communicated by her and my Guides.  With the risk of boring you and being self indulgent, I’m going to share my Soul’s Purpose here now, as it really resonates with me.  I offer it to get you thinking about your Soul’s Purpose (what are you here to do?!):

“Because she has achieve more in other lives, this one has at times felt less fulfilled and she hasn’t known why.  This is not a lifetime of leadership because she has done that before.  But it can be one of inspiration.  Thus she can come out of hiding more and be who she is professionally for greater gains.  Her role is to reactivate herself in this lifetime to get back to the spiritual acolyte that she once was and that became lost in a series of lifetimes that served others and other’s ideas of what God and service should be.  Now she is to find her inner core of servitude to self and God. That can be parlayed out towards people in a way that is comfortable and allows her to gently open doors to understanding in a non-threatening way.  Some personal work still remains with love in the heart.”

As Marcia confirmed for me, my work is similar to the Byzantine merchant and Celtic leader of old.  To help get information and skills out to the people who come my way.  Because all of you have things that you need to actualize in order to live authentic and enjoyable lives.  My graphics, strategic planning, law of attraction, energy awareness, empathy skills etc can be used in a disciplined and structured way to help you define and give shape to your light.  Cause the world and the SHIFT that is going on, needs each of us to be activated and turned brightly on!

So, on the eve of my birthday, I declare my intent and invite you to declare yours – let’s roll!

© 2009 Christina L. Merkley

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE?
You can, as long as you include this blurb with it:

Christina Merkley, “The SHIFT-IT Coach” and creator of the SHIFT-IT Method® is a Visioning and Strategic Planning Expert specializing in Graphic Facilitation and Law of Attraction techniques. Based in charming Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, she works deeply with individuals, partners and groups in defining and getting what they really, really want. For more information visit: www.shift-it-coach.com

Happy summer – the solstice is this weekend! Powerful time to set your intentions and align energy for your next phase of things.

Between now and next issue I’m slipping down south to California for a Shamanism workshop. Going to tap into some hopefully expanded awareness via the help of Michael Harner and his team. I’ve done some sacred journeying work in the past and am looking forward to what this new experience will bring.

–as many of my coaching clients are right smack in the middle of a transitional time (aren’t we all!). Just a reminder that transitions are natural, normal and needed.

Ready to leave the old but not sure what the new is?  In that painful in-between place?  Ahhhhhh transitions — the sometimes tricky challenge of moving from one world or way of being into another.  When life kicks us out of our comfort zone so we are forced to Become Our Next Self.

There is a terrific author named Bill Bridges, who has done a lot of research on the topic of transition.  I particularly like his book The Way of Transition.  In it (and in his other books) he explains the typical stages of transition.  That we tend to do through three big ‘Ds’: disenchantment, disidentification and disorientation (the neutral zone) before we pop out the other side and stabilize into our Next Self.

1. Disenchantment Phase:
Disenchantment is the phase where I often meet my clients.  They come for coaching or my specialized graphics training because they are looking for something different – the same ol’ same ol’ just doesn’t cut it and they want a life that will work better for them. Disenchantment is the same as the first stage in my SHIFT-IT process: Satisfaction Interrupted. 

Might be an entrepreneur who wants to change the nature or pace of her or his business.  A skilled professional who is good at but bored by their status quo.  Or, a corporate employee who is faced with a career change after a downsizing or layoff.  Whatever the circumstances, they are disenchanted with the phase they are now in  and are searching for something better.

2. Dis-identification Phase:
After or during the disenchantment phase a person in transition enters into dis-identification.  In this phase they either voluntarily dis-identify themselves from their old life, or something happens to that causes a separation.  Their old identity starts to break up. 

For myself, this happened many years ago when I was no longer satisfied with being a Graphic Recorder and went through the stages of becoming  a Graphic Facilitator and then developing my own unique Graphic Coaching niche.  The proverbial s#it hit the fan as a core relationship also broke up during this time and I moved countries (sometimes transitions happen in clusters).  I had to drop identification with one identity in order for a new one to emerge.

3. Wandering in the Neutral Zone (Disorientation):
What happens next is a disorientation phase, where one can feel really lost and confused and alone. Where you have let go of the old on an emotional level (maybe not physical) but the new hasn’t come into focus yet.  A limbo land. Like letting go of one trapeze and hoping the other one will emerge in time for you to grab it. 

Bridges has coined the phrase ‘the neutral zone’ to eloquently describe this experience.  Like wandering in the desert or being on your own personal pilgrimage.  It is a kind of spiritual experience to get through your neutral zone and emerge out the other side.  Difficult to hang in there when you don’t really know what you are doing or where you are going.  Or how things will somehow stabilize into a new reality. 

It is fitting to be writing about transitions as we go into a new season.  When you are in it, the neutral zone can seem like it goes on forever with no end in sight.  However that is not the case.  It is ‘not terminal’ as Bridges reassures. The signs of a new season will eventually reveal themselves.

Things You Can Do to Ease Your Transition:

Draw Your Life Map: To get a sense of these cycles it is often very helpful to map out your life journey to date.  So you can SEE your own cycle of transition and change and view how things really do morph and shift, like a stream finding its way through the landscape.  Creating your Life Map will help you appreciate that.  To sense that a New Story is brewing, even if you don’t yet know all the particulars of what and how.

Get a Coach: A good coach will not only help you appreciate your past and the natural ebb and flow of transitions, she can help you define and claim your New Story, build it into a tangible and inspiring vision and get your next steps and actions into order. And help you deal with the mental and emotional challenges of ‘not knowing’ until you do so you become a cooperative component in your own change. 

Join a Mastermind: Another excellent option is to find or create a coaching group (sometimes called a Mastermind) that brings other people in transition together.  Not only will you receive your own individual coaching but you’ll benefit from hearing and witnessing what other members of your cohort are going through and receive support, encouragement, ideas and resources from them.  See my SHIFT-IT Virtual Group and Merkley’s Manifestation Mastermind as examples. 

Learn Self-Soothing Skills: While in a transition, it helps to learn how to soothe and soften your negative thoughts and feelings.  Tell yourself that ‘this too shall pass’ and ‘clarity will emerge’ and ‘its normal to go through shifts like this’.  When you are in a transition its an excellent time to improve your self nurturance and self-support skills.  You need increased support during this time, not increased criticism and judgment. 

Discovery and Solidify Your New Story

Eventually you emerge from your neutral zone. Something pops (either subtly or obviously). Things begin to make more sense. The right actions become more apparent. Seemingly disparate interests and skills come together.  Certain events and happenings reveal themselves as catalysts and your path unfolds.

You find yourself inhabiting a new world, different from the old – created by your actions but also from your faith, perseverance and trust.  A marriage of doing and being.  You have popped out to the other side.  And you marvel at how it all did come together … after all!  Might sound Pollyanna, but its been my pleasure to witness it time and time again – not only in the lives of my clients but in my own life too.  You will Become Your Next Self and that is a very cool thing!

© 2009 Christina L. Merkley

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE?
You can, as long as you include this blurb with it:

Christina Merkley, "The SHIFT-IT Coach" and creator of the SHIFT-IT Method® is a Visioning and Strategic Planning Expert specializing in Graphic Facilitation and Law of Attraction techniques. Based in charming Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, she works deeply with individuals, partners and groups in defining and getting what they really, really want. For more information visit: www.shift-it-coach.com

Audio MP3s of Past Articles: Click Here

Been a busy time since last issue.  Hosted my 3-day Graphic Coaching Clinic here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 

Thankfully the weather cooperated beautifully so attendees were able to work outside on the lovely terrace at times.

A group even went out kayaking on the final evening together – Sonya from the U.K. said it put the icing on the cake for her – big thanks to Rick and others who manifested that – great to hear! 

May’s Graphic Coaching Clinic Attendees

Since this workshop immersed me back in my ‘graphic’ world (rather than the Law of Attraction and energy work that has been my focus of late) … I’ve opted this issue to share with you some of the different events, groups and resources in the ever-expanding visual community.  My use of graphics with coaching and personal growth work is a sub-set niche in a larger pool of visual practitioners who work in many different mediums and venues. Doodlers Unite!

Enjoy!

With the launch of my Graphic Coaching Clinic this past month, I’m powerfully reminded about how much the graphic community has changed and expanded since I was first introduced to it fifteen years ago.  With the aid of the internet, people from around the globe are tuned in, tapped in and turned on to the visual way of working – and are keen to learn, connect and share with one another. 

For those who don’t know …I stumbled upon the graphic way of working back in ’94 while attending grad school in San Francisco at The California Institute of Integral Studies.  I was introduced to the visual way of working with groups (via a methodology called Graphic Recording / Graphic Facilitation) by the pioneering work of David Sibbet and The Grove Consultants International (previously Graphic Guides).  Back in those days, San Francisco was the hub for this innovative way of working and those early pioneers from the facilitation, adult learning, computing, military and social venture arenas spread their ideas and methods far and wide. 

As a ‘second waver’ (being mentored by those in the first wave – if you want to cut the cards that way), I’ve been fortunate for many years now to be a mentor myself to the third wave and beyond.  Integrating the fundamental skills I was taught into my own practice and personality, then teaching out my experience to others (first in my Meeting Graphics 101 and Graphic Bootcamp offerings, and more recently in my specialized niche of The Graphic Coaching Clinic).

This ripple effect is really miraculous to witness. It wasn’t that long ago that my colleagues and I from the ‘old days’ knew everyone in the community.  Over time, with the aid of technology and enhanced communications, individuals and groups from all over the globe have been linked - sharing discoveries, innovations and diversity, from many fields and classifications.  The visual field has quickly morphed from a relatively small group of creative, talented and perhaps somewhat eccentric (I’ll own that!) people into a HUGE buffet of choices, flavors and constituents. 

I think its safe to say that this field has progressed from its infancy and early adolescence and is going through the sometimes awkward stage of becoming its own adult person (hopefully a creative one who still retains some of her/his quirks and fun loving nature!).  There is plenty of forming, storming, norming and performing going on in this wide-ranging visual field (to quote Tucker’s Group Dynamics model for you process wonks).  Some calls for standards and certifications have been voiced.  And some more formalized groups and organizations have and are continuing to emerge to address vacuums in access to education, information and community building.

Its been fascinating to watch and participate to some extent in the evolution of this incredible field – and it will be very interesting to see what emerges and shakes out in the years and generations ahead.  Below (in case the visual way of working is part of why you are attracted to me and my work) is a short list of some of the current visual organizations that exist in this emerging field.  I’ve stayed away from naming particular companies, instead focusing on places where groups of visual practitioners come together.

1) Global Community of Graphic Coaches (GCGC)

I’ve recently created The Global Community of Graphic Coaches (GCGC) on Facebook.

GCGC is an informal, grassroots online home for those of us playing with ‘graphics’ in the personal development realm.  Open to anyone who likes visuals and is / or wants to use them in their professional helping work.  This group is not about my proprietary SHIFT-IT system, but rather a place for members to create and experiment with visuals in their own unique ways.  Many people (my mentees and others) are experimenting with visuals in the coaching and personal growth realms. This is a place for us to connect.  While I am hosting it to get it going, should it turn into a vibrant community, my desire is to become a regular member and fade into the background as things grow.

Global Community of Graphic Coaches (GCGC)

Join GCGC Now

2) The International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP)

3) VizThink

VizThink was initially conceived by Dave Gray, Chairman of Xplane (an information design consultancy).  A long time proponent of Visual Communication, Dave envisioned a global community of visual thinkers.  VizThink was launched in 2007 with the help of a generous funding patron.  They host in-person conferences, a developing online community (including virtual courses) and seed VizThink communities in various communities.

More Info on VizThink

So, whether your interest is in using graphics and visuals like I do, to enhance personal growth work (GCGC).  Or, group work via the skills of graphic recording or graphic facilitation (IFVP).  Or, you are more into the computer or info design end of things (VizThink).  You now know that there are several organizations and specialty communities to chose from in the rapidly expanding visual frontier.  No matter which way you turn, the visual future looks bright!

Join the Visual Tribe and Doodlers Unite! 

Blog Comments: Thoughts? Reactions? While its totally fine to be a ‘lurker’ I do value your interaction and participation – please click here
to leave comments and read those left by others.

© 2009 Christina L. Merkley

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE?
You can, as long as you include this blurb with it:

Christina Merkley, "The SHIFT-IT Coach" and creator of the SHIFT-IT Method® is a Visioning and Strategic Planning Expert specializing in Graphic Facilitation and Law of Attraction techniques. Based in charming Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, she works deeply with individuals, partners and groups in defining and getting what they really, really want. For more information visit: www.shift-it-coach.com

Audio MP3s of Past Articles: Click Here

Spring has sprung in Victoria — trees are bursting into leaf, cruise ships are in port and I’m hauling the deck furniture back out. There is something so stabilizing about the reliable ebb and flow of the seasons isn’t there!

My spring Graphic Coaching Clinic is right around the corner, happening next week. That deck furniture will be put to good use on Thurs. evening (and the hot tub too if anyone’s game!) as I’m hosting a little open house that night.

Raven Nibbling on Fresh Shoots

If you live in Victoria, British Columbia or happen to be in the area, please consider yourself invited (see events sections for details).  Should be a fun gathering of our developing Graphic Coaching Community.  Lots of ‘in the vortex’ energy.

Talking about ‘in the vortex’ …  In case you aren’t sure what that phrase means … this week’s article fills you in on what the vortex is and why you definitely want to be in it!

Enjoy!

May 20-22, 2009: The Graphic Coaching Clinic. Calling all creative coaches, counselors, consultants, facilitators, trainers, etc – get your markers ready! Join the visual revolution with The Graphic Coaching Clinic - foundational skills to add the power, efficiency and fun of interactive-visuals to your own professional practice. Mingle with your Graphic Tribe in gorgeous Victoria, British Columbia for this rare training opportunity — attendees from across North America and Europe. Sneak in Under the Wire – just 1 spot left!  More Info and Registration.

Thurs. May 21st, 7pm: Open House / Cocktail Party. With The Graphic Coaching Clinic in session, I’m hosting an open house at my Dallas Road studio on Thursday evening. If you are in Victoria, come on by to meet visiting participants and local graphic and SHIFT-IT folks. Great people, good munchies and fun conversations. Please RSVP inquires@ inquires@shift-it-coach.com
and we’ll send you directions.

Don’t know what ‘in the vortex’ means? … well, you aren’t alone. From the number of Twitter and Facebook questions I receive and from search phrases in my web stats, many people are a little confused about what this new metaphysical catchphrase really means.

Where Does ‘In the Vortex’ Come from?

It comes from the amazing work of Esther and Jerry Hicks and their Teachings of Abraham (see www.abraham-hicks.com).

Esther is a ‘translator’ for Abraham, who are (as they tell it) a cluster of non-physical intelligence. They refer to themselves in the plural (we) rather than singular (I).

Esther & Jerry Hicks

And Esther receives ‘blocks of information’ from them that she matches up with the best language that her sub-conscious mind can muster. (if you are new to this, yes, I know, this can sound kooky – rest assured, I used to think that too).

Me Covered in Abraham-Hicks
Workshop Tapes

People go to Abraham-Hicks events to ask questions of Abraham via Esther and to listen to the impressive answers that unfold.

I first stumbled upon their work around 2000 and have been increasingly hooked since – attending four of their cruises, many live workshops and I’ve attracted the fortunate opportunity (over several years) to listen to their workshop recordings circa 1990 to the present (over 600 tapes and CDs). Has had a huge impact on my work and on me personally.

Jerry and Esther have hosted basically a workshop a week for the last 20 years and they keep on going — as does the evolving message. It changes due to the evolution and nature of questions that are asked.

“In the Vortex” is the latest evolution of Abraham’s message – as they are always looking for phrases, stories and anecdotes to better communicate their concepts. In recent workshops they repeatedly and lovingly encourage, prod and tease us to ‘get in the vortex’ - as an answer to basically any human dilemma.

Your Non-Physical Self:

Abraham tell us that the real secret behind all of this Law of Attraction stuff is that we have a non-physical self (which they refer to as our ‘Inner Being’), in addition to our physical self

And, that we are a complex multi-dimensional being and much communication occurs between the two parts of ourselves. Understanding the two parts of our overall being is necessary in order to really understand the ‘In the Vortex’ concept.

The Vortex:

The vortex then, is simply the connection or alignment between your non-physical self and your physical self – the link between you and you. Our non-physical selves are totally ‘tapped in, tuned in and turned on’ to all that we truly are. However our physical selves have the habit of disconnecting from this awareness. Reconnecting our physical and non-physical selves is what ‘in the vortex’ means.

How to Tell If You Are In or Out of the Vortex:

Thankfully we have a built in system that tells us when we are in alignment with our Inner Being (and that we truly want and desire) and when we aren’t. This built in system is our emotions. Simply put, when we are in high, uplifted and enjoyable emotions we are in the vortex. When we are in low, downtrodden and painful emotions we are out of the vortex. And, we do have the power to bridge this gap.

It’s An Ongoing In and Out Process:

Being in and out of the vortex is an ongoing, in and out process. As Abraham tells us, it’s not like a degree you get that you have forever more. Its natural, and in fact necessary, to go in and out. Being out of the vortex (or in contrast) is helpful as it feeds new clarity, ideas and desires to our Inner Being (who instantly lines up with them). Whether or not our physical self has the same pleasure is up to us.

How To Get In the Vortex:

Getting in the vortex is a matter of emotional or vibrational change. You need to shift your emotional (and vibrational) state from lower to higher. In essence, you need to become more Inner Being like and embody an optimistic, empowered and positive relationship with yourself, others and life in general. When you do so, not only will you feel happy, content, secure, appreciative, and joyful, but you will now be in the vibrational vicinity to all that is at match to that as well.

There are many, many ways to get in your vortex – and different things work for different people. My SHIFT-IT work is about helping people get organized with graphic visions and plans. And doing their inner alignment work so they can really believe, allow and manifest what they ultimately want. My work aids some in getting in the vortex depending on where they are and how much they really do what I guide them to do.

There are many, many ways to get in the vortex that aren’t related to drawing maps and/or directly working on your thoughts and feelings. Things as diverse as sleeping, meditating, walking in nature, getting angry, making love, reading inspiration literature, listening to Abraham recordings, dancing, cutting a good business deal, going to the beach, etc will pop you back into your vortex. The key is to develop some emotional awareness, collect and do/be things that work specifically for you.

Recommended Resources:

If you are resonating with ‘in the vortex’ and aren’t already connected with the Abraham-Hicks material I invite you to check it out. The workshop recordings are fabulous as are their live events (if you are in the U.S. there’s probably a location near you).  And they have a wealth of books; DVDS and other resources in their online store,  just use your intuition to what most calls you.  A good beginning place is their wonderful book, Ask and It Is Given (half the book is conceptual and the other half has 22 practical processes that you can do).

We use Ask and It Is Given as our text in my Merkley’s Manifestation Mastermind (a 12-week virtual coaching group that I offer twice a year: spring and fall by webinar). This great group walks you step by step through the Law of Attraction principles and processes – a great way to learn how to get ‘in the vortex’ with other like-minded people from across the globe.

“In the Vortex” is a great analogy and getting more popular by the day by the looks of what crosses my world. I hope this article has given you more understanding about what this phrase means and how you can apply it in your own life. All the best in getting in your vortex!

© 2009 Christina L. Merkley

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this blurb with it:

Christina Merkley, “The SHIFT-IT Coach” and creator of the SHIFT-IT Method® is a Visioning and Strategic Planning Expert specializing in Graphic Facilitation and Law of Attraction techniques. Based in charming Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, she works deeply with individuals, partners and groups in defining and getting what they really, really want. For more information visit: www.shift-it-coach.com