Orion – What’s in a name?

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The simplistic story of my name is a tale I heard since childhood.  My parents would go for walks to the park in the chilly air during winters in Connecticut and stare up at the night sky.  The name Orion stuck with them long before I was born.  I am often asked if Orion is my real birth name, so the answer is yes.  My last name Mott is from the family lineage of the Mott Hammerknife lawnmower company. So here is some information about the name Orion.

Orion Mythology
Orion’s mythological background is rich with drama and adventure. Son of Poseidon, he possessed the ability to walk on water, which perhaps symbolizes his transcendence and presence both in the sea of the night sky and in the waters of earthly tales. His stories vary, but often include themes of bravado, tragedy, and the machinations of the gods. After his death, the gods placed him in the sky as a constellation, with his belt of three stars—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka—being among the most identifiable aspects in the night sky.

Orion’s Scientific and Cultural Influence
The constellation of Orion has not only been a guide for navigators but also a subject of scientific study. Astronomers study the Orion Nebula, one of the most scrutinized and photographed objects in the night sky, offering insights into star formation. Culturally, Orion has been referenced in literature, music, and the arts, symbolizing endurance, the hunt, and the beauty of the cosmos.

Orion Pictures: A Modern Legacy
The name Orion found its way into the modern business world through Orion Pictures, an American motion picture producer and distributor. Founded in 1978, Orion Pictures quickly established itself as a leader in Hollywood, known for its audacious independence and its knack for storytelling. The company’s history is a tale of cinematic innovation and bold choices, with a portfolio that includes critically acclaimed films like Amadeus, Platoon, Dances with Wolves, and The Silence of the Lambs, each of which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Despite facing financial difficulties and undergoing various ownership changes, Orion Pictures has shown resilience akin to its mythological namesake. The brand was revived in 2013 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a television production company, and later started releasing films again under its own banner in 2017. Today, Orion Pictures continues to release films and develop projects that aim to capture the imagination of a diverse global audience.

Orion Pax Transformers movie Toronto
Orion Pax Transformers movie Toronto

Today the name Orion will be popularized in the newest Transformers movie.  The young Orion Pax was a factory worker who looked up to the Decepticon leader Megatron and his army of Decepticons, as they could fly in robot mode without the use of other vehicles. One day, Megatron showed up at Orion’s energy factory and deceived Orion while the Decepticons stole the energy.

Resonance, Frequency, and Health

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Resonance, Frequency, and Health

Resonance, frequency and health.  When we want to improve our resonance or health, we often start by eating higher frequency foods such as raw or organic produce.  Exercise is another useful way to improve our lean muscle conditioning, and raising our metabolism.  Yet we know people to eat average food, exercise very rarely and still maintain a very healthy body.

The idea I will explore is frequency.  Metabolism can certainly be improved through diet and exercise, but it also has it’s limitations.  Our self concept, or self talk, is JUST as important as doing physical effort in order to get the desired response. For years, I would meet people in the gym who would have such a terrible sense of worth.  They would love themselves or find value in themselves ONLY when the scale hit an acceptable number, or a specific dress size.  This negative emotional feeling would in one way be a motivating factor, but on the other side it would also be a disaster.  When we try to achieve something positive while maintaining a negative belief system, the result is usually negative.  When we don’t fully accept ourselves we are dropping our frequency to incredible lows.  Our body translates that negativity as an instruction to drop our metabolism thereby counteracting the effects of the diet and exercise.  If we are to make any lasting positive changes, it has to come from fully loving and accepting ourselves first.  If you have ever seen Arnold Schwarzenegger’s movie Pumping Iron, he used his positive belief in himself to empower his development.

Raise Your Frequency

The outer world reflects our inner reality.  Love and accept every part of yourself.  Then and only then can you make positive changes.

Resonance and Frequency

Outside of diet, exercise, and positive belief, we can improve our resonance in many ways.  One way is to release old feelings that do not resonate as being true today.  This is part of the process of my therapy called Spiritual Counselling.  I help people examine ideas and experiences that don’t contain any positive meaning.  In some cases I can help people find positive meaning in negative experiences.  Read my blog Beauty Of The Broken Heart to see an example of this.  The other suggestion I have is Reiki.  As a Reiki practitioner, I can bring the body directly into a state of flow and balance.  Certain stresses can be addressed through talk while others are best released in a more direct way.  I have found both to be useful in reducing stress.

To raise our frequency is to become more disciplined with our thoughts or feelings.  We might run for hours and accomplish something fantastic, but then wallow in the idea of worthlessness due to self talk we have subconsciously learned from others.  Within the core of our being is the spark of the divine.  That spark is our connection to the source.  To focus on that power and enhance our relationship with the divine through love and gratitude is to raise our frequency dramatically.  One of my favorite ways to connect to that divine connection is to get in-touch with our inner child.  The Inner Child is full of wonder and excitement.  It is as if the child in us shines with a divine light.

So in conclusion, let go of old ideas you carry about yourself.  Challenge your old belief systems that sabotage your happiness.  And, if you can find your Inner Child, shine your Light.  This is how you increase your resonance.

Destiny is a Funny Thing

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Destiny is a Funny Thing

Destiny is a Funny Thing. For those who have taken a moment to read my biography on this website (https://orionmott.com/meet-me), you’ll note that my childhood was far from ordinary. Various mentors, healers, spiritual guides, and shamans predicted that my life would be marked by a destiny as a prominent healer. Destiny, however, has a peculiar nature. While the concept of predestination can be intriguing, it often carries an undertone of restriction. Despite the prophecies, I held my belief in personal freedom steadfast, finding the idea of predestination somewhat stifling.

As I ventured into my twenties, I endeavored to fit in with societal norms – a decision I’d later regard as a mistake. During this period, I pursued studies in Kinesiology, Psychology, and Philosophy at university, followed sports, and worked as a personal trainer at a reputable fitness center in Toronto. In retrospect, it was a pursuit of a so-called “normal” life, aimed at satisfying my ego. For the majority of my early years, my ego reigned supreme, asserting its dominance. There was a sense of control over my life, a sense that was fleeting and illusory. The precipice of change was approaching, and I remained oblivious until it was too late.

Upon entering my thirties, a wave of irritability and dissatisfaction swept over me. Everything I once desired was now under scrutiny. I began to perceive myself as a target, with the feeling the attacks through the actions and behaviors of others. These negative experiences, which I unwittingly attracted, were a consequence of my resistance to embrace my extraordinary potential. Instead, I exerted tremendous energy to blend in with the ordinary. Looking back, the hardships I encountered served as alarm bells, warning me that I had strayed from my authentic self.

Disillusionment

Gradually, the realization dawned on me that I was failing to lead the life I was intended to live. Despite having attained numerous goals, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that my life held more than what I was currently experiencing. I delved into BodyTalk and other healing methods to expand my horizons, although I viewed them as mere curiosities at the time. My exploration of the energy world resulted in a dichotomy within my circle of acquaintances. I experienced encouragement and support from some, while others, fearful of the unknown, expressed disapproval. I began to tread a dual path, selectively sharing my spiritual experiences while keeping others in the dark about these metaphysical concepts.

On the dawn of my fortieth birthday, I made a pivotal decision to live a heart-led life, trusting in the unfolding process and embracing my true self. It wasn’t long before I successfully bridged the gap between the person I was destined to be and the one I had been willing to accept. For years, I had been silently healing individuals, but it was at this juncture that I emerged from the spiritual shadows.

My life erupted in a multitude of directions. I evolved into a medical intuitive, a reiki master, a BodyTalk practitioner, a Bio-mechanical specialist, and a brain healer specializing in concussions, ADHD, and personality disorders. Soon after, I directed my skills towards heart clearing and emotional/spiritual counseling.

The trajectory of my life has been a fascinating journey – I began as a healer, distanced myself from it, only to rediscover it later in life. Indeed, destiny has a unique way of unfolding itself.”