Two friends and I, who are all up there in age (68, 71 and 85), formed a Soul Sisters group which has met weekly, as often as possible, for a couple of years. It formed after our experience of being in A Course In Miracles study group together for several years--and in learning a wonderful process of Clearing from Sandy Levey-Lunden in her personal growth workshops based on The Course In Miracles. We use the Clearing process in our Soul Sisters group to clear anything that comes up that is blocking our loving relationships with each other or with any other person in our daily lives. We also clear anything that is triggered from our past when it comes up. This is a forgiveness process (the Course's definition of forgiveness) that is extremely healing.
In this way, we each are able to empathize with and support each other in "cleaning up our act" and keeping it clean on a daily basis. Of course we also have become more heart-connected and are there for each other in many ways. This whole experience has given me a sense of "family" and security. The Clearing releases energy and motivation and vitality. The more we do this, the more energy I have retrieved for enjoying my life.
I notice I have let go of old "shoulds" programming and I'm more able to choose the way I spend my time and my energy from a deeper connection with myself--my values and my true heart's desires. My physical and emotional health has improved and I don't get into negative thought cycling as often. This is a tremendous load off! Just knowing I can call my "Sisters" anytime and clear right on the phone is such a blessing. We've learned that we can do this clearing via the phone and we often use the 3 way conferencing when the weather is bad or when it is hard to get together because of distance or scheduling. I thought this would not be possible, but it is. The feelings come across right over the phone!
Part of our success is in keeping carefully to the languaging and the spirit of the Clearing, and always letting each other know if we don't understand something. When we need to, we reflect the words back until we get very clear with each other on each communication. As we repeat this week by week, we are able to let go of more and more baggage--old hurts and resentments and pain--old beliefs and programming that don't serve us, and old patterns of negative thinking. The Clearing includes positive communications that nudge us to let our joy and appreciation come up and be expressed. Sometimes I am surprised at how much gratitude and appreciation continues to bubble up at these sessions and in my personal journaling.
I have been so blessed by studying and applying the Course, the Clearing process and by my experiences with my Soul Sisters!
Lynnette Allen Bellingham, WA
