Archive for February 27th, 2009
Mashubi Rochell asked:
Bringing healing to family relationships can be one of the most difficult aspects of the spiritual healing process. The reason for this is that we choose to incarnate within our specific families for the purpose of healing and growth, which often challenges us deeply to the core of our being. For many of us it may feel as though healing is exactly the opposite of what we are receiving with our families, as we endure the difficulties and limitations of our relationships with our parents and siblings.
Before incarnating, we choose families which can bring to the surface specific issues and themes that our soul wishes to explore, learn about and heal. Often these issues are challenging and bring to the surface discomfort that we would prefer go avoid rather than face. Some people deal with this discomfort by placing blame on their parents or the situation they were born into, which provides a temporary outlet for the emotional pain they have experienced, but ultimately prevents the free flow of love, light and healing in the heart.
As we grow personally and spiritually, there comes a time when we are called to release ourselves from the emotional pain we have carried from our childhood. There are steps in this process, which may taker a shorter or longer time, or which may involve many lifetimes of learning.
The first step we take is to become conscious of the pain we are carrying. If we have repressed these feelings, they will emerge when we are ready to face them. Sometimes an event such as an illness or a loss can illuminate feelings we have buried or forgotten. Once we become conscious of the pain and allow ourselves to simply feel it, healing can begin. Being with the pain, and bringing it before God is an essential part of the process. In this way we are not alone, as the divine Creator who is All sees, hears and feels with us. This can be done with prayer, intention, meditation, creative expression, or any way that resonates.
Once we have become more conscious of the pain we carry, the next step involves the willingness to let go of our pain. Though on the surface it may seem strange to want to hold onto pain, there are many deep emotions that can become entrenched within us, and wrapped around our sense of self. We unconsciously hold on to the pain, because it is all we have ever known. For example, if we are carrying anger, hurt or betrayal, we are asked to forgive and to move on. If we were the victim of abuse or neglect, we are asked to let go of our anger, and our entitlement to be angry. This part of the process cannot be rushed, which is why it is so important to be willing to feel our emotions fully first. Once this happens, the next step of healing naturally unfolds.
Once we have traversed these steps of becoming conscious, feeling our pain, and being willing to let it go, then we are fully available to receive a deep and complete healing. As we voluntarily empty ourselves of those things we’ve been holding onto, more of God’s love and light can enter our heart, mind and body. The pathways of life begin to open up and reveal new directions, new possibilities, and new choices. Our hearts begin to open and love blossoms, forgiveness becomes a way of being, and spiritual awareness awakens within us. These are the gifts that come through healing family relationships, a heart full of love and trust, unencumbered by the pain of the past.
Annmarie Klos
Bringing healing to family relationships can be one of the most difficult aspects of the spiritual healing process. The reason for this is that we choose to incarnate within our specific families for the purpose of healing and growth, which often challenges us deeply to the core of our being. For many of us it may feel as though healing is exactly the opposite of what we are receiving with our families, as we endure the difficulties and limitations of our relationships with our parents and siblings.
Before incarnating, we choose families which can bring to the surface specific issues and themes that our soul wishes to explore, learn about and heal. Often these issues are challenging and bring to the surface discomfort that we would prefer go avoid rather than face. Some people deal with this discomfort by placing blame on their parents or the situation they were born into, which provides a temporary outlet for the emotional pain they have experienced, but ultimately prevents the free flow of love, light and healing in the heart.
As we grow personally and spiritually, there comes a time when we are called to release ourselves from the emotional pain we have carried from our childhood. There are steps in this process, which may taker a shorter or longer time, or which may involve many lifetimes of learning.
The first step we take is to become conscious of the pain we are carrying. If we have repressed these feelings, they will emerge when we are ready to face them. Sometimes an event such as an illness or a loss can illuminate feelings we have buried or forgotten. Once we become conscious of the pain and allow ourselves to simply feel it, healing can begin. Being with the pain, and bringing it before God is an essential part of the process. In this way we are not alone, as the divine Creator who is All sees, hears and feels with us. This can be done with prayer, intention, meditation, creative expression, or any way that resonates.
Once we have become more conscious of the pain we carry, the next step involves the willingness to let go of our pain. Though on the surface it may seem strange to want to hold onto pain, there are many deep emotions that can become entrenched within us, and wrapped around our sense of self. We unconsciously hold on to the pain, because it is all we have ever known. For example, if we are carrying anger, hurt or betrayal, we are asked to forgive and to move on. If we were the victim of abuse or neglect, we are asked to let go of our anger, and our entitlement to be angry. This part of the process cannot be rushed, which is why it is so important to be willing to feel our emotions fully first. Once this happens, the next step of healing naturally unfolds.
Once we have traversed these steps of becoming conscious, feeling our pain, and being willing to let it go, then we are fully available to receive a deep and complete healing. As we voluntarily empty ourselves of those things we’ve been holding onto, more of God’s love and light can enter our heart, mind and body. The pathways of life begin to open up and reveal new directions, new possibilities, and new choices. Our hearts begin to open and love blossoms, forgiveness becomes a way of being, and spiritual awareness awakens within us. These are the gifts that come through healing family relationships, a heart full of love and trust, unencumbered by the pain of the past.
Annmarie Klos
Sam Rosenna asked:
With so much economic doom and gloom surrounding us, it makes sense to batten down the hatches and protect your assets. If your assets are scattered about and are not protected, your liabilities could be laid wide open and your financial situation and personal security could be put at risk. However, an offshore trust can be used as an asset protection strategy to rid high net worth individuals of asset protection worries.
What is an offshore trust and what can it do for me?
An offshore trust is similar to an onshore trust – but it is held at an offshore financial centre and has the benefit of greater asset protection than onshore trusts.
An offshore trust is an arrangement entered into by a person or group – the “Trustee,” and a chosen person or group of people – the “Settlor,” by which provisions are made in a legal and binding for – the “Deed of Trust”. Offshore trusts hold the title to assets, funds and / or to property and manage these assets in accordance with the deed of trust to provide offshore trust benefits and distributions to a person or group – the “Beneficiaries” – of the trust funds. The trustee and / or the offshore trust company entrusted with the management of the trust are legally bound to uphold the written agreement, and they agree to the requirements set out by the deed of trust. Once set up, offshore trusts can be used to protect your assets and ensure your financial security now and in the future.
Some of the ways offshore trusts can protect your assets:
Offshore trusts are structured to take your every liability into account and protect you, your estate and any heirs from income, capital gains and estate and inheritance tax
Protection of real estate or large sums of money by removing your personal liability so no one can attack your assets through you in the event of, for example, a divorce, bankruptcy or unjustifiable legal action
Any properties held within an offshore trust are protected from the complicated probate process after death
Assets to be left to many family members can be structured within an offshore trust to ensure that these members receive an ongoing income from all familial assets
When you die, your assets will be kept private to protect your privacy and that of your descendants
Your exact wishes concerning assets or money willed to vulnerable people that you wish to care for after your death must be exactly according to your wishes ensuring that these assets are used appropriately
Avoidance of liquidation of any family business(es) upon the death of an important member of the company
Offshore trusts provide the trustee with great flexibility, control and authority over their assets and provide absolute confidentiality, total privacy and protection from liability. Assets managed by offshore trusts are mainly free from tax applicable in a settlor’s home country or jurisdiction, protecting assets for heirs. An offshore trust is effectively a shield of protection to protect assets from scrutiny, tax and civil legislation and provide peace of mind for people looking to protect their assets and provide for their descendants into the future.
Morton Pantone
With so much economic doom and gloom surrounding us, it makes sense to batten down the hatches and protect your assets. If your assets are scattered about and are not protected, your liabilities could be laid wide open and your financial situation and personal security could be put at risk. However, an offshore trust can be used as an asset protection strategy to rid high net worth individuals of asset protection worries.
What is an offshore trust and what can it do for me?
An offshore trust is similar to an onshore trust – but it is held at an offshore financial centre and has the benefit of greater asset protection than onshore trusts.
An offshore trust is an arrangement entered into by a person or group – the “Trustee,” and a chosen person or group of people – the “Settlor,” by which provisions are made in a legal and binding for – the “Deed of Trust”. Offshore trusts hold the title to assets, funds and / or to property and manage these assets in accordance with the deed of trust to provide offshore trust benefits and distributions to a person or group – the “Beneficiaries” – of the trust funds. The trustee and / or the offshore trust company entrusted with the management of the trust are legally bound to uphold the written agreement, and they agree to the requirements set out by the deed of trust. Once set up, offshore trusts can be used to protect your assets and ensure your financial security now and in the future.
Some of the ways offshore trusts can protect your assets:
Offshore trusts are structured to take your every liability into account and protect you, your estate and any heirs from income, capital gains and estate and inheritance tax
Protection of real estate or large sums of money by removing your personal liability so no one can attack your assets through you in the event of, for example, a divorce, bankruptcy or unjustifiable legal action
Any properties held within an offshore trust are protected from the complicated probate process after death
Assets to be left to many family members can be structured within an offshore trust to ensure that these members receive an ongoing income from all familial assets
When you die, your assets will be kept private to protect your privacy and that of your descendants
Your exact wishes concerning assets or money willed to vulnerable people that you wish to care for after your death must be exactly according to your wishes ensuring that these assets are used appropriately
Avoidance of liquidation of any family business(es) upon the death of an important member of the company
Offshore trusts provide the trustee with great flexibility, control and authority over their assets and provide absolute confidentiality, total privacy and protection from liability. Assets managed by offshore trusts are mainly free from tax applicable in a settlor’s home country or jurisdiction, protecting assets for heirs. An offshore trust is effectively a shield of protection to protect assets from scrutiny, tax and civil legislation and provide peace of mind for people looking to protect their assets and provide for their descendants into the future.
Morton Pantone