by Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos | Sep 29, 2015 | Access Your Inner Guide, Uncategorized
Have you ever known someone who had an opinion for everything?
Meet Murphy who has a wry comment on EVERYTHING!
While there may be a plethora of books on consciousness, none is quite like the new Amazon #1 bestseller, Lord Have Murphy: Waking Up in the Spiritual Marketplace written by Fran Shaw, Ph.D., a longtime practitioner in a spiritual discipline and an award-winning university writing instructor. Out of Fran’s fertile mind has popped Murphy, the star narrator of this journey into this new level of awareness.
On The Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos LIVE Radio Show on Wicked Housewives ON Cape Cod, Dr. Shaw discusses ways in which Murphy is:
- Downright Funny
- Has his own amazing vocabulary
- Perfects a sardonic commentary
- Is a brilliant entrée to a new level of consciousness
It surpasses most information in other spiritual books on meditation, mindfulness and yoga.
Radio guest and author Fran/Murphy demurs from being a teacher–no guru is he–yet his exploration of the nature of this deep new level of conscious awareness is a fun-filled, quip-induced, deeply funny, pathway to the higher self.
Listening to Lord have Murphy author Fran speak of Murphy begs the questions, “Is Murphy an aspect of Fran’s higher self that has manifested in the waking-world and made manifest in a book.”
This interview is a rare and incredible insight into another realm of information.
As Fran notes, “We hear a lot these days about mindfulness. “Weapons of mass instruction are proliferating.’ How to clear the air? To trust what’s in us and that we’re finding our way to it.”
In this interview of unrelenting humor, Fran shares how Lord Have Murphy: Waking Up in the Spiritual Marketplace is the humorous tale of Murphy giving it a try, only to discover in himself an extraordinary truth: that contact with the finer energy animating us awakens us to a completely different level of being alive.
Whitley Strieber, the host of the hugely popular Dreamland podcast and Unknown Country website, praised Lord Have Murphy on Goodreads: “Exquisitely conceived and executed, with marvelous drawings by Bruce M. Sherman.”
There is almost nothing more difficult than to open doors in the sleeping soul with humor, but Fran Shaw is a genuine master, and does it with grace.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK: Dr. Fran Shaw, is a longtime practitioner in spiritual disciplines , an author and an award-winning university writing instructor. Out of her fertile mind has popped Murphy, the star narrator of this journey into this new level of awareness.
Meet Murphy who has a wry comment on EVERYTHING!
Click here or the link to hear Dr. Fran Shaw LIVE on the Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wickedhousewivesoncapecodradiont/2015/09/30/the-kathleen-okeefe-kanavos-show-w-author-fran-shaw-of-lord-have-murphy
ABOUT THE SHOW HOST: Kathleen O’Keefe Kanavos is a TV Host/Producer of Wicked Housewives ON Cape Cod TV/Radio, Author of International Bestseller & Multi-award winner SurvivingCancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing, and 3x Breast Cancer Survivor whose dreams diagnosed her illness. She’s published in medical journals and guested on George Noory’s Coast to Coast AM. Kat believes dreams diagnose your life. “Did you have a déjà- vu or dream-come-true?” Kat’s interpretations are in American Express Open Forum. She’s a Coach, “Go-to authority” on Beauty, Health, Wealth & Love, Keynote Speaker/Panelist/Presenter at International Associations, Columnist, & blogs on many professional sites. Kat taught Special Education and Psychology at USF. http://SurvivingCancerLand.com/ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
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by Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos | Sep 20, 2015 | Access Your Inner Guide, Uncategorized
It has been almost five years since Elizabeth Edwards was laid to rest Tuesday, December 7, 2010 after a brave battle with breast cancer.
Mary Elizabeth Anania Edwards was an American attorney, a best-selling author and a health care activist. She was married to John Edwards, the former U.S. Senator from North Carolina who was the 2004 United States Democratic vice-presidential nominee. She was 61 years of age when she died.
Some people are still more focused on her scandalous marriage and messy divorce than her accomplishments as a mother and woman in the public eye. Bloggers speculate on whether Elizabeth will be remembered as a fighter or a victim.
Personally, I will remember Elizabeth Edwards as one of my heroes.
Even in the face of extreme adversity, Elizabeth Edwards always presented herself as a classy lady. She was aware of her cancer while her husband ran for office but reassured women all over the world that she would be fine, kept a smile on her face, cared for her family and put her husband’s career before her own needs. Those are the actions of a devoted mate—a winner.
Elizabeth and I were diagnosed at the same time with the same type of breast cancer. That is where the similarities stop. While Elizabeth’s husband deserted and then embarrassed her with extramarital activities that resulted in a love-child, my husband quit work to stay home and care for me. This type of love and devotion is not unusual. I believe it is the same devotion Elizabeth would have displayed to any member of her family.
Two days before Elizabeth’s death, a close friend or mine was also laid to rest after succumbing to triple negative breast cancer. She too had lost a son and died in the home of her ex-husband from whom she had been divorced for years. Her needs became his focus. He cared for her in her last days and was her devoted friend to the bitter end. My point is: do not judge all men by Elizabeth’s ex-husband. There are wonderful, devoted mates, ex-husbands, and friends in this world. Unfortunately, Elizabeth Edwards did not marry one of them.
When someone is going through a life threatening illness, they must choose their battles. Elizabeth chose to concentrate on surviving and providing for her children in the face of her possible demise. She encouraged a positive relationship between her children and her ex-husband rather than driving a wedge between them. Their future was more important to her than her husband’s past. I don’t consider that the actions of a weak victim. I consider them the wise choices of a strong woman.
Elizabeth was a fighter who won the hearts of people as she bared her soul, and shared her insights as a single mother undergoing treatment during challenging times. And, she did it without publically whining or playing the blame game. I believe she realized that life was too short and precious to waste it on negative behavior—another sign of a winner.
Life is a bed of roses. Roses do have thorns. Elizabeth had her share of scratches.
I have always lived by the saying, “How someone treats me is their karma. How I respond is mine.” Despite insurmountable adversities that included the loss of a child, public humiliation, and TV interviews while battling a painful disease, Elizabeth Edwards always responded to personal questions like a lady.
Elizabeth Edwards please, take a bow. In my book, you are a winner.
Kathleen (Kat) O’Keefe-Kanavos is a TV/Radio Producer/Host of Wicked Housewives ON Cape Cod and Author/Lecturer of the International award winning and bestseller, Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing which promotes patient advocacy and connecting with inner guidance for success in health, wealth, and relationships. She is also a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams & Premonitions. Kat taught Special Education and Psychology. learn more @ www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
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by Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos | Sep 14, 2015 | Access Your Inner Guide, Uncategorized
Dreams, Prayers, and Meditations are three under-utilized innate gifts perfect for stress-reduction.
In this blog I will share a quick meditation you can use anywhere and
anytime to de-stress.
Your dreams are Sacred Doorways to Universal Wisdom that contain answers to all your daily challenges.
Daydreams solve problems.
Your answers to prayers often come in the form of dreams.
A short (30 second) Meditations like the one below that focuses on Breathe and Gratitude can:
- lower blood pressure
- increase focus and productivity
- promote healing
- and adjust your attitude.
Don’t wait. You can start right now.
1.) Focus on your breath flowing into your nostrils.
2.) Breathe in. Breathe out…
3.) Count five breaths.
4.) End with one deep breath.
5.) Repeat until your tension melts away.
6.) Give thanks for all you have including the Breath of Life.
You can do this simple meditation anywhere, anytime, and as often as necessary; in your work place, at home, or while stuck in traffic, with your eyes open. No one will know you are de-stressing. You secret will be safe with you. Use your Dreams as a GPS to keep you on the right road of life.
By: Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos, TV Radio Show Host/Producer, International Bestselling award winning author. Learn more @ http://www.AccessYourInnerGuide.com
