Articles Lena Chen - Holistic Therapiest

How to become enlightened

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

(1) Healing Insights
(2) Announcements
(3) Recommended Resources
(4) Happy Comments

Healing Insights

Dear One,

If you are like me who have suffered from chronic dissatisfaction for almost her whole life, then I highly recommend that you read Byron Katie's A Thousand Names For Joy.

This wise woman reminded me with her poetic simple words that unhappiness comes from our inability to accept reality. I read with amazement about her matter-of-fact and often humourous narration of the little moments in her life. How she appreciates even the act of tripping and falling onto the floor. How caressing her own hands can bring so much pleasure to her. How she is utterly in love with herself, and because she and everything and everyone else is one and the same, she is henceforth also utterly in love with all that she comes in contact with - the sky, the floor, the ants, her cup of tea.

She reminded me that the quest for enlightenment is a paradoxical one, an impossible mission. Because enlightenment is about remembering our wholeness, that is already who we are. And so, seeking enlightenment is only our ego's way of tricking us into thinking that we are inadequate, and hence needing enlightenment. The self-help books, the workshops, even the spiritual practices - of course, they are all useful aids in helping us grow in our awareness and releasing emotional baggages.

But ultimately, it is the complete acceptance of who we are, including the imperfections, that we reconnect to the wisdom and light within.

I was reflecting recently about my own judgments of my negative states of mind. In my quest for sainthood (no kidding!), I used to get even more critical of myself when I am anything but peaceful. In other words, I get depressed over being depressed, angry about getting angry... you get the idea.

But thanks to the clients and workshop attendees who give me the chance to "preach", I get to hear my talk, and in doing so, I get to remind myself to walk the talk. In other words, to allow myself to feel depressed and miserable, if that is indeed how I feel.

Perhaps the enlightened person is not the one who is cheerful and gay all the time, but the one who faces his negative states with patience and compassion, much like the way a mother would look upon a disagreeable child.

I also like what Byron Katie mentioned, that there is no such thing as reaching enlightenment. Every moment is a potential state of being enlightened. You may be completely accepting of reality at one moment - that is when you are enlightened. The next, you may reject reality again, and once again you are "out of enlightenment". In a way, this cheers me up. Enlightenment is very close at hand after all, and we have infinite chances to BE enlightened!

Here's a tapping exercise for you to BE enlightened, moment to moment!

Even though the current reality does not fit in with my expectations, beliefs and values, I deeply and completely accept myself and I choose to surrender all old ways of thinking to the Divine, so that I come to see the perfection of this present moment.

And when you're done with the tapping, take a deep breath and enjoy this moment of enlightenment! :)

Announcements

Prosperity with EFT is on this Friday 7.30 - 9 pm. Tapping in a group is always more uplifting and energising than doing it solo, so do join us, especially if you need some motivation in tapping! Session is by donation. Do bring along your loved ones so they can experience EFT too.

"Find Peace Within with EFT and Ho'oponopono" is still open for those who could not make it for the first session on 17 Jan. Due to a couple of requests, I have decided to have a makeup session from 1 - 2 pm this Sunday, which will be immediately followed by the 2nd session from 2 - 5 pm where I will be guiding everyone in using EFT and Ho'oponopono more effectively in their daily lives, including for loved ones. For those who decide to join in the make up session + 2nd session, fees will be half price i.e. $80 instead of $160. Take this chance to incorporate these 2 powerful healing techniques to clear your filters and baggages, so that life becomes a joyful song and dance. Email me at lena@lenashealinghaven.com to register.

I am offering a new workshop "Become a Money Magnet: Clearing Your Blocks to Abundance with EFT" on 30 Jan (Sat), 10 am - 5 pm. There is much talk about using Law of Attraction principles such as increasing your vibration to attract abundance into your life. But when it comes to HOW, nothing beats EFT.

In this workshop, I will be helping you to diagnose your money blocks, as well as bring you through experiential processes to clear them once and for all. You will also learn how to clear any remaining blocks on your own after the workshop so that you are empowered to allow more and more abundance to flow into your life, easily, joyfully and miraculously!

As a bonus, I will also be offering each participant a complimentary one-on-one session (worth $100) for a more in-depth clearing of issues relating to money. Not only that, I am giving away a free "Attracting Abundance" audio specially created as an EFT tap-a-long (worth $11) and it can also be used as an affirmation audio which you can listen to all day long to tune your radar to even more abundance! This is a really great offer, and I am not sure if I will be offering this again in future, so grab the opportunity to enjoy this workshop with the bonuses now!

Fees:
$160/pax for individual registrations
$140/pax for registrations of 2
$110/pax for registrations of 4 and more
Special discounted price of only $60 for those who are currently not working

Places are limited to 20 pax - register asap to confirm your seats! Email your full name and contact number to lena@lenashealinghaven.com

PS: Attending my EFT workshop is not a prerequisite, but I will not be covering basics of EFT in this particular workshop as the focus will be on clearing money blocks. As long as you are ready to tap, you're welcome to attend!

Note: All events are held at Shan You Counselling Centre. Please go to www.shanyou.org.sg for driving and bus directions.

Recommended Resources

Have you watched my Youtube EFT videos yet? If not, do check it out and tap along daily to clear away unconscious blocks that are hindering you from achieving your maximum potential in your life. Feel free to share them with friends and loved ones, so that they get to learn how to tap too!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5p2zvEh5o

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELd6I6xkdFQ

Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox2rA0whby8

Here's a recommendation specially for the ladies just in time for CNY. I have been a happy customer of Charu's beautiful clothes which she imported specially from India. If you are into exquisitely hand-embroidered clothes, you definitely want to check this out: http://www.ncstyles.com/.

Charu also runs a blog which is all about celebrating womanhood, and contains excellent resources on women's issues and parenting. Check it out at http://www.womenlines.com/

This is a new EFT site that has the potential to be an excellent alternative to the emofree website that might be closed down soon due to Gary Craig's retirement (awww...). Check it out at http://www.eftfree.net.

Another fabulous EFT site that I recently stumbled upon is http://www.eftzone.com - lots and lots of cool EFT resources here.

Kudos to all these wonderful EFT enthusiasts generously dedicating their time and energy to helping more people to know about EFT!

Happy Comments

From clients who have done EFT sessions with me:

After our surrogate tapping (over the phone) on my son Alex's lack of motivation in his studies, I became much calmer and more relaxed. I don't know how I changed the tone I speak to Alex. It became softer naturally. In term of physical discomfort, I still have some sciatic pain, but is less intense. The big surprise is that the day after our EFT consultation, Alex engaged in study chemistry himself and tried to get "A" for his next quiz, instead of saying "I am going to fail" as before.
- Min Lou

I felt more relaxed and happier after the 1st session. The 2nd session was a miracle! I got the answer that I have been searching for all this while. I could feel my energy flowing back and I am ready to face myself and the world once again. Lena was happy for me and told me that I did not have to come back for another session. The answer that I have been searching for came to light after 2 EFT sessions! Wow!
- Alice, financial planner

My sessions with Lena have been more transformative than any other kind of therapy I have sought out in my life. I am struck by Lena's spot-on sense of intuition and her wonderful ability to unravel core issues that underpin many behavioural traits. I believe the key is finding a therapist who has a deep sense of empathy and is willing to go the extra mile to develop a connection with the client; and I definitely say that Lena is one of the rare therapists who embody such qualities.
- Deana Kanagasiagam, graduate student

Want to change certain aspects of your life
but not sure if EFT or I can help you? Email or call me for a chat...
I will do my best to assist you in getting the healing you need.

Love and blessings,
Lena
Holistic Therapist
www.lenashealinghaven.com
Finding peace through life's ups and downs

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