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Spiritual Wellness Check

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Spiritual wellness is the path to inner peace, regardless of the turmoil around you.

Spirit describes the capacity to have faith, and to recognize the links between you, others, and the world around you. It does not necessarily correlate with a religious belief, although this might form an important part of your spirituality.

“The spiritual dimension draws upon the sources that inspire and uplift you and tie you to timeless truths of humanity.” – Stephen Covey

Spirit is also reflected in places that draw a connection, such as places you grew up in, the beaches you surfed, lakes, mountains, and rivers, or the lands of your ancestors – all have spiritual significance!

You will also find spiritual connections in your friends and family, peer groups, community, etc. These are all powerful bonds that can help you maintain a sense of “belonging” even when things are not going well.

What is spirituality?

Spirituality is definitely a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than us; and it typically involves a search for meaning in life.

It is a universal human experience that touches us all. People often describe a spiritual experience as sacred or as a deep sense of being and interconnectedness. Spirituality speaks of the feelings we carry, such as our beliefs or the connectedness that we feel to that which is beyond the tangible world. It can describe the meaning we attach toward social groups, places, religion, or faith.

Belief represents the inner truths you have built up as a result of your spiritual journey and the experiences you have had.

In the words of Stephen Covey, “The spiritual dimension is your center, your commitment to your value system. It draws upon the sources that inspire and uplift you and tie you to timeless truths of humanity.”

What is ‘Spiritual Wellness’?

There is no concrete way to define or explain what spiritual wellness includes in measurable terms, though spiritual wellness is tied to the sense of our souls being connected to the universe and beyond.

As spirits, we are a small part of the universe and our spiritual wellness influences our purpose, existence, and how we happen to look at our experiences and relationships in life!

How does spirituality enhance your health?

Spirituality builds upon our belief systems, our willpower, and grit – qualities essential in overcoming hard obstacles in life.

There are benefits concerning cognitive and emotional health as well. Spiritual teens and adults perform well academically and lead overall productive lives. Spirituality is a personal practice so how it enhances your health will depend on your methods, frequency of practice, and overall philosophies. There is a strong and crucial relationship between spirituality and health.

3 Ways Spiritual Wellness Can Impact Your Physical Health:

Spirituality and physical health are interconnected. Here’s how spiritual wellness can positively impact physical wellness.

  • Improves immunity

Taking walks in nature and praying are known to boost immunity and fight against diseases.

The body’s “fight-or-flight” response subsides, and the body’s cells go into “rest-and-repair” mode. This allows the immune system to heal your entire body. Thus, meditation, prayer, and just pausing, are incredibly beneficial for soothing and helping to prevent stress and sickness.

  • Promotes longevity

Practicing spirituality also means inculcating positive habits like eating healthy and exercising. These have shown to improve quality of life and help promote longevity.

  • Regulates blood pressure

Spirituality reduces stress levels and triggers the relaxation response in the body. This ends up lowering your blood pressure by allowing blood vessels to relax and improve blood flow.

3 Ways Spiritual Wellness Can Impact Your Mental Health:

Spirituality and mental health are also interconnected. Here’s how spiritual wellbeing can impact your emotional and mental wellbeing.

  • Helps you connect

Spirituality enables you to connect and establish community with likeminded people. Whether you practice yoga, attend a women’s circle or meditation group, or seek out different forms of spiritual connection, you will find a deeper sense of community and connect with people from all walks of life.

Socializing with others is important for mental wellbeing. It improves your mood, promotes a sense of bonding, and brings more joy into your daily life.

  • Removes emotional blockages

People who have gone through trauma, grief, or unfortunate events in life are often left scarred. Spirituality helps them work through those emotions and allows them to forgive themselves or others.

This removes emotional blockages and fosters positive thinking – both of which have been shown to have profound effects in every sphere of life.

  • Ease depression

We feel depressed when we feel a sense of loss or a lack of direction. Spirituality helps you connect to your center and your higher Self and instills a sense of purpose.

Reflection, meditation, and discovering peace and stillness can help ease symptoms of depression. However this is not to say that spirituality is a cure-all or a replacement for outside help when you need it.

Spirituality and spiritual wellness have far-reaching impacts on your overall health and wellbeing.

Do you feel that your spiritual wellness is strong? Or do you feel you need to offer your spiritual health more attention and care?

Whatever the case may be, be sure to give your spiritual wellness its fair share of attention – your physical and mental health will thank you for it.

All included information is not intended to treat or diagnose and is merely a reflection of the author’s personal views. 

Bring Abundance to Your Bank

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Financial abundance is something that everyone wants, right? Regardless of your goals or what you know or don’t know about money, thinking about it positively can help immensely.

What is financial abundance?

The term “financial abundance” is more of a mindset than a number. It is a state of feeling thankful for what you have and being comfortable with the amount of money you make. It is also when you feel confident about finances. As you can tell, specifics with this will vary from person to person; it’s a very individual matter.

Now you know what it means, but let’s find out more about the mindset of financial abundance.

This state of mind is characterized by feeling like there are plenty of possibilities and money is available for you. You don’t feel that money is limited but that there is always more than enough.

Want to cultivate that mindset?

Financial abundance is a nice thought, but how do you achieve it? How do you develop this mindset and get your money to cooperate with it? Here are some tips.

1. Stay healthy.

To achieve anything or be successful in any part of your life, you need to be healthy. This includes mental, physical, and emotional health. Eat well, exercise, meditate and do what helps you feel your best. Then you’ll be ready to go after your dreams.

2. Stop comparing.

Don’t let comparison hold you back! If you spend time thinking about what others have, it takes away from what you have time to do for your own life. Instead of letting envy tear you down, work towards your own goals with money.

3. Mind your belongings.

Sometimes people may get the impression that those that have money are wasteful. In reality, if they worked hard for their money, they probably take good care of their own things because they want to be wise with what they have. To develop a financial abundance lifestyle, take care of the things you own. Try to make them last, don’t be wasteful, and remember to appreciate what you have.

4. Don’t stop learning.

If we don’t learn, we just stay the same and can’t expect to progress to new levels of wealth. Be willing to learn new things, such as investment terms, marketable skills, or anything that will help you be more successful. Seek out skills that can aid you with making more money or will make you a more well-rounded person. To begin, start by reading and pursuing information about new subjects. Primarily focus on financial skills and knowledge that will help you with financial abundance. 

5. Prioritize a core group of friends over a lot casual acquaintances.

With friendships, it’s about quality, not quantity. And it’s better to have just a few trustworthy friends than many people you know casually but can’t really trust or talk to. Investing in close friendships will help you to grow as a person and have people to talk to about your financial journey. You can also help them and be there to listen in their times of need.

6. Live a life of joy.

A financial abundance mindset is all about enjoying life because you aren’t worried about money. It works for you and improves your life. But don’t wait until you reach a certain number in your bank account to enjoy your life. Instead, enjoy your life and the things you have now, even as you work towards more financial success in the future.

7. Forgive but don’t forget.

Holding onto resentment or anger will only cause you to feel worse, and it can distract you from your goals. Choose to forgive others and see the difference it makes in your own life. When you no longer feel constant frustration or hurt from the past, you can explore the future and make positive choices.

8. Stay positive when possible.

Speaking of which, a positive attitude will get you a long way in life. Think about money and your goals in a positive way, choosing to see the best and the possibilities instead of the limitations. This will open up your eyes to everything around you and all the chances you have to seek financial abundance. 

Ready to unlock financial abundance?

Wondering how to get to this point of positivity with money? Here are 8 statements that you can make daily to help you succeed with financial abundance. 

🌟“Wealth is a part of my life.”🌟
Choose to believe that wealth is something that is naturally a part of your life. Think about wealth as a friend that helps you, and you may notice that you feel instantly better. Believe that you have money now and will have more in the future. And then your decisions will naturally gravitate towards wealth and abundance. 

🌟“I deserve to be financially rewarded.”🌟
Believe in your abilities and that you are worthy of being paid large sums of money for your work. You are good at your job, have a lot of excellent skills, and deserve to make more income. This will help you find more ways to do so, just by believing in yourself. So go ahead – ask for that pay raise, go after that promotion, open the business – whatever will help you earn more.

🌟“Money will come into my life in many ways.“🌟
Believe that you’ll make money in the usual ways, like your paycheck, and unexpected ways you haven’t thought of. The idea is to believe that money is out there and that you’ll have what you need when you need it. Begin to look for the unexpected and notice ways to make more cash.

🌟“I do not fear for my financial future.”🌟
You don’t need to worry or feel insecure about your finances as you work towards a financial abundance mindset. Believe that your future with money is something to look forward to, and shouldn’t be feared, because you can create wealth.

🌟“Creativity and dedication will secure my success.”🌟
Success doesn’t come with no effort, but you can make a great future for yourself if you keep trying. Know and believe that every day, and choose to be creative and work hard. Then you’ll get to where you want to be in life.

🌟“Abundance is all around me.”🌟
Choose to see the positivity and good things in every aspect of your life. Your life is filled with blessings and good things if you decide to see them. So repeat to yourself that your life is full of abundance until you believe it.

🌟“Negative emotions have no place in my financial goals.”🌟
Emotion has no power by itself. It can be controlled, even if the feeling is a negative one about money.

🌟“Money makes the world a better place.”🌟
Instead of believing that money is evil or ignoring it .Money is not bad. You decide how it is used, so use the money to make the world a better place. Believe that more money is good for you and others, and allow that to lead you. Money is a tool. Give to charities, buy gifts for family and friends, and use it for positive things.

Financial abundance is absolutely possible in your life. You are capable, and you make great money decisions. Use these 8 affirmations to make a real difference in how you think and act with finance. Monetary abundance is entirely possible for your life if you believe and work hard. Know that your attitude toward money will greatly affect how it is used in your life, so choose positivity and watch the wealth build.

Activate: Lionsgate Portal 8/8

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Once in a while, the Universe makes it easier for us to tread the path of spiritual evolution, towards a raised consciousness – today is that day. The opening of the Lionsgate portal is one such occasion. Let us throw light on this phenomenon and to guide you in empowering yourself at this important moment in cosmic history.

What is the Lionsgate portal?

From 26th July to 12th August every year, the Earth, Sun and the star Sirius come in alignment with each other under the astrological sign of the Lion, i.e. Leo. This creates the Lionsgate portal. Sirius is the Greater Sun of our Galaxy and it carries energy to hasten our ascension. When the Sun and Sirius meet during this period, their energies combine and Earth becomes the recipient of the intense, heightened warmth.

The energy on the 8th of August (8/8) is the most potent but we experienced the powerful 8:8:8 channel opening on 8 August 2015 and now it is happening today i.e. 8th August 2022. 8 is the number of Saturn and its work is to bring us on our soul path.

How does the opening of the portal affect us personally and collectively?

This symbolizes an opening of a cosmic portal between the Physical and Spiritual Realms. The portal from my view is nowhere outside of us rather it is inside of us i.e. our Heart. The significance of this day is to harness the energy of our heart so that we become the divine individual expression in all our spaces.

Personally, it is the time of new awakenings, finding paths and doing things before putting them up for review. It is also an opportunity to fill ourselves with the energy of abundance the Sun and Sirius bestow upon us. We can aim to be our glamorous, roaring best by imbibing the golden energy.

Collectively, it is the time of driving collective changes in the systems, structures and approaches. Like the sun bestowing its light upon all without judgment, it is time for us all to become more compassionate and generous. In fact, it is time for humanity to show its humaneness.

How can we make the best use of the energy physically and emotionally?

Connecting with our heart/ love center and being grateful for what we have and where we are at this point in life is the best way of experiencing the 8:8:8 energy.

Also, clearing our emotional pollution by meditating, practicing awareness and keeping our body hydrated will allow the free-flow of energy through all our inner energy centers, the chakras.

Since many aspects of our life would be up for reassessment, we may be drawn to change. All we need to do is surrender and trust that this phase is indeed going to take all of us to something brighter and better for our soul growth.

At the body level, eat light food. Fruits are the best diet to have at this time. The less dense the body, the more is the rejuvenating energy it can absorb. At the mind level, one can do breathing exercises and yoga.

We need to remember: what comes, let it come; what stays, let it stay; what goes, let it go.

Let us guide you through a meditation to make the best use of this powerful moment

  • Sit comfortably and take three long deep breaths to relax
  • Further, bring your attention to your normal natural breath. Allow yourself to relax further
  • Then, from your heart visualize pink light emerging and shining in its calmness (The pink light in the heart symbolizes unconditional love and joy)
  • Gradually allow this energy to expand and spread inside your room, then in your home, your city, your country and then over the whole Earth
  • Feel grateful that the light in you is touching each and every kingdom of life on Earth and spreading your love and joy to one and all
  • Continue the meditation for another 10 minutes
  • Now, gently prepare yourself to come back and open your eyes

Activate your heart center with the 8:8:8 energy and let your soul’s roar reverberate through the Universe.

Understand that these transformative times are exciting. They offer incredible positive movement in soul growth and personal fulfillment. But they can feel turbulent and scary during the process – trust the process, you’re on the right path!

Reiki 101: Healing Within

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Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy healing modality that creates deep relaxation, relieves pain, and balances mind, body, and spirit. It is an ancient Japanese healing art that was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, has no religious affiliation and is a fantastic healing tool to restore balance, to heal and to harmonize all aspects of the person – body, mind, emotions and spirit – and it can encourage personal and spiritual awareness and growth.

All living things have energy, and energy needs to be balanced. Many of you may have heard of some other energy balancing practices such as yoga, meditation, tai chi etc. Reiki is just another form of energy balancing.

How does Reiki work?

The practice of Reiki stimulates and strengthens the flow of energy in your body. It clears and balances your chakras; releases energetic blockages; and allows your body to do what it does best: heal itself.

This is based on the principle of vibrational resonance; that is, when opposing vibrations collide, the stronger vibration will eventually dominate and the weaker vibration will either rise or fall to meet it. Reiki is one way to recenter our focus and reconnect with our life in a more meaningful way.

As alive beings, we all are given the power to heal ourselves. Sometimes we just don’t know exactly how to access this power. Reiki teaches us how to channel energy is a particular way to heal ourselves, plants, another person, a room, or even animals, through touch and positive thought process. Since we were little kids, we were aware of the healing power of touch. For instance, when we fell and our mother would give our boo-boo a kiss and it felt better, that was one way to bring loving energy to a place that hurt.

Reiki is one way for us to connect to our higher self and connect to the things around us in a more meaningful way. Years ago, our ancestors used many various techniques to connect with the world and earth around us. In this day and age, we are challenged with competing tasks and distractions that make connecting to our inner light and the beauty of this life more difficult at times.

This shift in vibration will cause positive change in your energy body, which will eventually manifest in all aspects of your life.

What are the benefits of Reiki?

The benefits of Reiki are vast, and are physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual. Reiki is the ultimate holistic modality, as it always benefits all aspects of our health at any given time, even when it seems like it focuses on one particular issue.

Our favorite three benefits of Reiki are…

  1. Helps you feel good. Reiki helps with reducing stress, depression, and anxiety. Studies have shown that Reiki does benefit those who have a negative mood or are dealing with any type of stress. It triggers the body’s relaxation response reducing stress and increasing energy.
  2. Provides reliefs for body aches and pains. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that those who used Reiki to heal their joint pain had the same results of those who used physical therapy in improving their range of motion.
  3. Creates space for emotional clarity and inner growth. Reiki is also a form of emotional healing. It can improve your ability to connect with others helping you to build better relationships and be more empathetic. It also promotes inner peace and harmony that can aid in your spiritual growth.
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How do I get started?

Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is recommended that one see a licensed health care professional in addition to receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including drugs, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and will improve the results.

Reiki is a very simple technique to learn and is not dependent on one having any prior experience with healing, meditation or any other kind of training. It has been successfully learned by over one million people from all walks of life.

The ability to do Reiki is simply transfers from the teacher to the student through a process called an attunement that takes place during a Reiki class. As soon as one receives an “attunement”, they have the ability to do Reiki and after that whenever one places their hands on themselves or on another person with the intention of doing Reiki, the healing energy will automatically begin flowing.

Beginning Reiki classes are taught in a variety of places. The classes are usually one or two days long. We recommend that the minimum time necessary be at least six to seven hours. Along with the attunement, it is necessary that the student is shown how to give treatments and also to practice giving treatments in class. Once you have received the attunement, you can treat yourself as well as others. This is one of the unique features of Reiki.

What should I look for in a Reiki teacher?

Reiki teachers or Masters advertise all over the web, at health food stores, new age bookstores and other places. Once you find a Reiki teacher or practitioner you are interested in receiving training or a treatment from, it is a good idea to ask them some important questions.

Here are a few that will give you additional information to make a choice:

  • How long have you been working with Reiki? What training have you had? How often do you teach? How do you personally use Reiki? What is your lineage?
  • What qualifications are required to take Reiki Training?
  • Can I take notes and tape record the class?
  • Is there a Reiki support group in my area or can you help me establish one?
  • What do you cover in your classes?
  • What are the specific things I will be able to do after taking the training?
  • How much are your fees, and will I get a certificate and a manual?
  • Will you openly support me in being a successful Reiki practitioner or Master?

Keep an open awareness to isolate how you feel about their answers. Are responding in a loving manner that is supportive and empowering? Listen to your heart and you will be guided to the right teacher or practitioner for you.

Does Reiki feel weird?

What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are common. In addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions and other personal experiences.

At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.

There are many ways to know that Reiki is for you. Many times we are drawn to it. We have a curiosity about it. For some of us we know we have it in us but are fearful of jumping into the realms of personal power. We are unsure where to start, if it will work and if we will be like those people who are obsessed with nature and the moon.

Other times we just feel compelled to help others. We can sometimes be the one who helps others while no one helps us yet we still find it in our heart to love and help again. We can have our limits but we allow much more than we know we should because in our heart of hearts, we love to help.

You need nothing else but the guidance you choose and your higher self to step into the world of Reiki healing.

Have you tried Reiki? Are you interested in learning more about Reiki? Let us know your thoughts and experiences!

Surrender: Loving From Above

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I put everything and all l have on the table and decided to let the Universe or my higher self handle it. I have to trust in this process and understand that I will never get full confirmation of anything. All I can control right here and now is my perception of that concept and apply it or not to my way of life this time around.

Resistance

Fear has been slowly chipping away at my essence as it drowns in my tears. Then I had a breakthrough.

I had an experience that cracked me open and made me realize something. I’ve been stopping myself from reaching this mythical state of ‘spiritual ascension’ through love. The state of mind that shows full love, acceptance and trust because we all run from our own demons. Within one person we can see so much; all your own worst fears and ego blocks. Contrary to that little voice inside of you, a lot of us have scarily similar issues and so we are working through the same issues just in different ways. But it’s all connected and it’s all a reflection, we only need open our mind and heart to the message.

I took a long hard look at what I was saying versus what I was feeling and what I’ve been showing and I was very upset with myself. I desperately wanted to and needed to be on this path. But like everything else in my life I’m trying to control how my journey goes and I know now, I just can’t.

The path to ascension is felt not seen

It’s not a destination I will be able to recognize like many pictures of places I’ve been on vacation. I either have to accept myself for me with good intentions and an open heart to assist and be assisted as a way of ascension or I will never feel this place. I’ve traveled all over the world with my body and my eyes but I’m so excited about this place because I know it’s going to be unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I know I’ll be asked to experience it in a way that is unfamiliar but still soul serving to me through my mind and spirit. For once I will be on my way to a place that my camera cannot capture that will require me to “see it for myself” to believe it.

I realize now I don’t get to say how fast or slow we walk on this journey. I don’t get to say, ‘Hey, we’ve gone in a circle 3 times..are we lost?’ I don’t get to say how anyone else gets to experience a journey, I can only invite them to walk alongside me if they so choose. But in choosing that they also must be capable of letting go and trusting their travel companion, me, because they trust themselves, as we are all a reflection of inner selves. It also means I have to trust them because I trust myself reflected back to me from within them.

I trust in the Universe because I am the Universe

Surrender. I’ve read about it extensively and as usual from a conceptual knowledgeable standpoint I get it, at least I thought I got it. But just like reading about versus experiencing, this is very different too. I don’t know that I ever sat and really contemplated what surrendering was going to look like on my journey. Actually that’s a lie. I foolishly convinced myself I’d already done that stage and checked that box, thinking how much more could I give to myself?

I thought I was in a place to make myself feel like I was giving everything but not I’m not in that place anymore. And this is where it comes into play that I can’t control this journey. These lessons can be taught the easy way or the hard way and as I often say, ‘I love a good challenge.’ Even looking at that typed out makes me annoyed with myself…I love a good challenge?? I have to say that, it’s inherent to who I am, to who we all are when we’re not looking closely, to who I’ve always been.

It doesn’t mean it’s who or how I have to be.

The challenge has never been life, the challenge has always been me, myself. Saying that I loved a good challenge was my own ego trying to explain anything to protect itself from the unknown. That way if things got too hard I could label it as “too challenging” and move on. If it was barrable I justified it by saying “if it wasn’t challenging everyone would have it”, and thus placing my ego front and center. And if it was a success in my eyes then the chance was worth it, I had “beat the challenge”, which is a terrible way of saying ‘I think I learned some lessons but it was the hard, complicated, roundabout way and I may have gotten lost a few times but yay I won now onto the next challenge!’ There’s nothing to be won that way, there’s nothing that will serve my soul when I feel like I am ‘winning’ at the challenges of life. I need to be learning from life and growing from within because this isn’t a game to be won.

I’ve been choosing the hard way over and over and over again and I don’t quite know why. I was my own personal prison and guard with the lock and key. I was always choosing the hard way over and over bemoaning about not being offered an easier way. I can only assume based on what I know now that this was a lesson all on its own.

Life, love, acceptance, forgiveness…

All the things in life don’t have to be hard if you are really open to the messages on this journey. I can see all the synchronicities that I want but they mean nothing if I don’t truly look for their message or meaning. Some of them are there to act as detour signs meaning I need to “go” this way and if I do there’s probably a lesson to learn, knowledge to gain, a different perspective waiting for me, or an important interaction at that fork in the road. Some of them will simply be bread crumbs or confirmations that I haven’t gotten lost because I’m terrible with directions!

Which is why I think this journey has been so hard for me. I hate being lost even when it’s just driving around town. I hate the anxiety of the unknown “best” route to my destination. I dread being on alert while driving. All these years I’ve been terrible at reading maps, following directions and getting to places on time. I am aware that this is a flaw of mine. This has been challenging for me but I always thought it was ‘just the way I was’. But really it’s the way I chose to be. The more I surrender, the more it felt like finally I could enjoy the ride, breathe a little easier, not watch the signs as closely because even if I don’t know the way, I could feel I was going the right direction and I trusted that notion.

Take the people we interact with, we attract a magnetic match only because they are slightly so different we feel a pull. I believe that pull is a manifestation of what it is we need to work through. The things that attract us to each other might be the very things that keep us apart. I’ve often viewed the ‘’honeymoon” period in a relationship as a recognition of a familiar soul and a metaphorical “break from life” together. A celebration of sorts. It seems like we are relaxing because we already knew deep down there is going to be work to do and we needed to be ready, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It was like we reached a life checkpoint where we could sit and rest while everything was being saved in the background.

It’s imperative we learn our roles and fully understand when we need to lead or follow. Often people keep trying to lead or follow at the same time and trouble ensues. When we surrender we don’t have to argue about who is leading the way, we enjoy it in any way we’re receiving/giving, we finally enjoy the journey. This is why I think we’ve turned to and continue to turn to that in some form throughout our lives. We remember or at least can recognize that when we are in moments like that it’s taking a break from the journey. It’s the only thing that keeps us on the right path, these breaks, these moments that we need like water on an introspective search for one’s true self. These moments in love.

Who’s behind the wheel?

It’s a shared journey so if one person makes the other drive for too long or isn’t engaging on the ride they’re going to get tired or bored, stifled under the opposite of inner growth. It will become unsafe. This is when we should “switch” seats but this has been where we pull over and argue on the side of the metaphorical road. I wholly believe this is where we usually “break down” and our journey together ends because one or both us say, ‘Fuck this!’, and proceed to take an unknown path in an unmeaningful direction with no real guidance because the person with a piece of the map is now gone. We get blinded by that internal arguing and resentment so much so the journey completely stops and we fail, wandering around aimlessly for who knows how long.

If you close your eyes and really try and surrender to it, I promise it feels like riding with the windows down on a sunny day, wind whipping through your hair, the rays shining on your face. It feels like the best ride you’ve ever had in your life, because it is.

MyWorkshop – Uncovering Your Soul Template

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Join the MySoulrenity team for MyWorkshops!

Next FREE Workshop: JANUARY 15 @ 9:00 PM ET/ 7:00 PM CT/ 6:00 PM PT – Uncovering Your Soul Template

(Just click above link for *FREE* Zoom meeting link)

This 45 minute inner focused talk will to introduce you to soul-growing classes, workshops, interactive lectures and more through our webinars. Information, valuable rewards, exclusive discounts and more await you.

Many people feel great peace and hope after looking within to access personal growth work. We will strive to unlock your true desires and potential on a soul level.

Need help connecting with your true passion and purpose so you thrive in all areas of your life, work, relationships, health, and beyond?

Uncover YOUR soul template

In this workshop, we’ll be discussing…

  • Identify cyclical patterns
  • Learn tactics to overcome blocks and challenges
  • Activate a higher frequency to upgrade within
  • Manifest your highest purpose and desires
  • Express gratitude through positive vibrational alignment (aka ‘Pay it forward’) for living your best life
  • …and more!

Dawn and Natali of MySoulrenity.com are Conscious Coaches and Energy Healers who have a passion for helping others with personal hurdles, and guiding with upgrading their lifestyles to better match their true potential. Dawn and Natali are here assist with balancing all that you are. Let’s unlock your soulrenity!

All MyWorkshops will be presented through Zoom, the secure video communication for virtual learning sessions. It is our hope that our workshops provide exceptional clarity and quality for the thirsty soul.

Follow Up

MyWorkshops will be capped in attendance to allow for more presenter/attendee exchange time. After purchase (if not a free webinar), we will send you the official link to the workshop. We strongly suggest you run Zoom for updates prior to each ticketed session. Ticket sales end two hours prior to each event for paid events.

Each MyWorkshop will last 30-45 minutes closing with a Q+A between the presenters and attendees of each topic. All attendees will receive an overview and accompanying worksheets, exercises, or information reference material within 48 hours of attending each MyWorkshop.

Do You Even Spiritual Bro?: 5 Spiritual Ego Traps

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In spiritual circles the Ego is a hot topic for discussion. Those going through a spiritual awakening process will understand the triggers related to ego and how the breaking down of ego happens in its own way.

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What about the concept of a spiritual ego traps – Yes, such a thing exists and is identifiable. Are you trapped?

So, what exactly is a spiritual ego trap?

Those familiar with the human ego and its mechanisms will easily identify how such a concept is possible. We can break it down as to identify how a spiritual ego trap might be present in your own spiritual journey. All of these traps can be addressed for those on a path of self-awareness and authenticity. Trust, it’s all a part of the journey.

Below is a small list to explore yourself and pinpoint if you’re ego-trapped.

1. Judging others for their state of spirituality or how ‘woke’ they are

Do you find yourself taking a downward look at people around you that might not be at your stage of “growth”? This is a big one and very easy to identify. When our state or personality starts to shift around others and we feel like they can’t catch up to us – you may be ensnared.

Why does this happen? When the process of spirituality initially presents itself, a person can still get blindsided by a sense of superiority. (This can still happen no matter how ‘enlightened’ someone appears to be.) This trap helps to remind us that we are are all worthy of love. It’s to remind us that every person out there is at their own state of growth.

2. Trying to climb the invisible ladder of growth/consciousness/spirituality

Do you find you might be comparing your soul journey here as a race with others or needing to constantly “ascend”? Putting ourselves into a metaphorical race automatically separates us from the natural growth process. This trap can be identified if you’ve been exhausting yourself with negative thought patterns about reaching the goal. What goal? Oh you know the one…complete and total enlightenment? Yeah…

Why does this happen? Humans love competition. It’s easy for people to get stuck in this cycle. However, the lesson that’s being shown is to remind us we are here in the present. There is no race because there is no destination. This creates awareness of our ego limitations we place on ourselves.

3. Attempting to ‘awaken’ others

Are you on a soapbox throwing your spiritual growth onto others? Have you found yourself judging others that aren’t awake yet? If we force our thoughts or growth onto another, it’s the direct opposite to a conscious state of being. Sit back and truly examine yourself. If you’re getting a high from this or soliciting spiritual advice without prompting from others, you’ll feel it.

Why does this happen? It happens when a person has begun to externalize their journey. Yes, it’s natural to want to help others and want them to experience something similar. We want others to be able to see what we’ve seen. This comes from a state of loneliness, ego, and forgetting this journey is all about you – not someone else. Go in and ask if this is really right for you and the other person. Is this natural? Are you hurting other people’s feelings? Ask away.

4. Shunning everyday responsibilities

It’s important to note that even if you’re going through a spiritual process, you still have a life. If your everyday responsibilities seem like a hassle or humdrum compared to spirituality, you could be trapped here. While the inner work can sometimes be tough and ultimately rewarding – life is still here and ever present. If you’re getting questioned about your lack of responsibility and finding that you can’t keep up, it might be time to take a break.

Why does this happen? At the start it feels like like there’s so much to learn about ourselves as the egoic mind shifts. We want to soak up as much information as possible and heal. Many issues can come up and if we don’t have the space to process, it spills over into our daily life. This is a balancing act. Be present and remember this balancing act is part of our existence here. If we throw ourselves too much into work, we become imbalanced or burnt out. The same goes for spirituality.

5. Trying to save others that don’t want help

I’m a huge comics lover. In these comics we have stories of heroes and heroines. While I love comics, these stories are just expressions of self in our reality. You can be a hero or heroine but if you’re finding yourself playing a role of “Light Savior of Planet Earth” on a daily basis, it’s detrimental. Comics aside, attempting to save others takes away your own power and that of the other person. This is an interference in their own growth.

Why does this happen? During the start of this process I still recall learning about reality and conscious growth. I wanted to save lots of people. If this savior complex gets to our heads we can develop a complex that’s similar to the trap mentioned above. This lesson is learnt by understanding we can’t save everyone and people need to work on themselves. It’s to be noted that during my awakening I wanted to help as many people as I could and give of myself beyond my means. Yet I learnt how impossible that is to accomplish. (Even with all the energy in the world.) It required asking myself hard questions and a deep sense of acceptance that some people simply don’t want to be saved.

There’s many reasons why a spiritual ego trap can happen. I haven’t listed all of them but the easiest ones to identify are in this list. Have you found yourself stuck in any of these? If so, sit down and start writing out what you may be wondering. This is a good thing. Process.

As with any journey of growth, we will find snags here and there. It’s getting out of these tight spaces and growing that matters the most.

Become your grander self. Breathe, be, and let be!

You Suck!: Energy Vampires

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We are all a bit more alike than we care to admit. We all want the adventure, excitement, and fun that accompanies the best relationships. How do you do that if your romance is draining you instead of filling you up energetically?

Have you felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and negatively impacted by thoughts of someone, in this case a partner, most of the day?

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It could be possible you’ve picked an emotional vampire as a mate or friend. Some people we know such as friends, family, and colleagues will make us feel elevated and positive whenever we’re in their presence. But there’s others who will suck the serenity, optimism and zest right from you and you might be none the wiser.

Energy vampires do more than take your physical energy. The persistent ones can make you feel unlovable, unworthy, and full of self doubt — reinforcing the false notion that you don’t deserve anything better.
If you’re not careful there are subtle slights that can be attempts at cracking your core and getting to your precious energy.

Have they mentioned your moods passively? “You’re always so sensitive!” Do they attempt to make you feel bad about yourself? “Oh I see you’re putting on a few pounds.” Are they jealous of any positive growth you exhibit? “So, you’ve got a new hobby? Wonder how long that’ll last.”

These individuals always take more from relationships than they ever give. Your time spent with them is usually focused on one of the many “crisis” they regularly have going on. If you examine their lives closely, nothing makes them happy. So in turn, they want to take your happiness. Which never works, because it’s not a genuine joy produced within themselves, so it actually makes you unhappy in the process.

Subtle signs

You’ll notice most conversations revolve around themselves and their feelings. And you listen, because you know how moody they get if you say the wrong thing, or make the wrong joke. And if you try to point any of this out?

You might as well get out.

They don’t want to closely examine and acknowledge their own character flaws, they want to remind you of yours. And don’t worry, they’ll be keeping a mental list. When you do manage to step up and say something, you are somehow guilt-tripped into taking the blame for their emotional or mental state.

Do you find yourself experiencing the following:

  • Excessive sleepiness or desire to nap
  • Increased or new anxiety, depression, or negative thoughts
  • Gloomy and frequent moods, during or after interacting with them
  • Feelings of being put down, sniped, or slimed

All of these are signs someone is draining your energy and stopping you from setting healthy boundaries. Energy vampires need to be invited in, and we do this often without realizing it. See if you’ve encountered any of the following energy vampires.

1. The Victim/Martyr

These energy suckers induate you with your “woe is me” vibe. When you scratch beneath the surface you’ll notice they do not actually take responsibility for their own actions. It’s them versus the world and that becomes their fuel for their unhappiness. Want to offer them a solution to their problems? “Yes, but…” is a common rebuttal you will hear thrown back.

Protect yourself: Boundaries are necessary here. Take the time to listen to them and simply say, “I care about you and I want to help but I can only discuss this for more than a few minutes unless you want to discuss solutions.” It isn’t harsh, it’s taking care of yourself. If you’re not good at speaking up, use your body language (breaking eye contact, crossing your arms, removing yourself if necessary, etc). This is how to set healthy limits.

2. The Controller

You know this one: the people who obsessively try to control you and tell you what you’re supposed to feel and how you’re supposed to be. They have an opinion about everything. They will attempt to take control by invalidating your emotions if they don’t like them and say things like “You know what you should do?” and promptly give you their list. You can’t help but feel dominated, degraded, and demoralized.

Protect yourself: Reaffirm your assertiveness in a healthy way and say, “I value your advice, but I think I should work on this on my own.” Stand up for yourself. Don’t play the victim and don’t sweat it if they get a little defensive. They aren’t used to having someone being as honest as you are. The more you exert your honest self, the more they will back off on their expectations to control and drain you of your power.

3. The Narcissist

Enter the person who has an over inflated ego. It’s usually coupled with a grandiose sense of entitlement and over-the-top self importance. The name of their game is “Me first.” This is the most dangerous of energy vampires because they truly can’t put themselves in yours, or anyone’s shoes. And they show a true under capacity for genuine love and emotions. Don’t do things their way and they will turn on the coldness to you by withholding emotional or physical affection or even punishing you in other ways.

Protect yourself: You’re dealing with a person who is emotionally stunted. You have to be honest and adjust expectations. Don’t expect selflessness and no-strings attached love with someone like this. As always, remember your self-worth is not dependent on them, it lies within you. If you want to get through to them you must show them how something will be to their benefit. However, it’s better not to have to uphold this level of nauseating ego stroking but if this interaction is necessary try and use the tips above.

Protego Horribilis (Protection)

The above Harry Potter spell says it all. The takeaway from this should be that you can fix this by addressing it head on.

If you continue to let others cross, ignore, or even be unaware of your boundaries, you’re doing yourself a disservice. No one can protect your energy but you. If you are in a cycle of being drained, you cannot provide the best version of yourself because you lack the energy to do so. If you’re emotionally tapped out this could resurface in other detrimental ways down the line.

You always have the power to sever any relationship or dynamic that is no longer serving your highest purpose. You will be helping yourself and the other person by enacting boundaries and in turn, they can learn what a healthy relationship or friendship looks like.

Start small

Take it one step at a time by setting a boundary tomorrow with someone who you know internally, drains you, and then the next day set another one, and so on. Time will show that when your clear and distinct emotional lines are drawn in the sand, you’ll be more clearly able to see whose footprints are crossing them.

Live the life you want, free from guilt and burden put on you by others.

MyWorkshop – Divine Love

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Next Workshop: NOVEMBER 11 @ 9:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM PT – Divine Soul Connections

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This 45 minute inner focused talk will to introduce you to soul-growing classes, workshops, interactive lectures and more through our webinars. Information, valuable rewards, exclusive discounts and more await you.

Many people feel great peace and hope after looking within to access personal growth work. We will strive to unlock your true desires and potential on a soul level.

Discover your soul lessons, karmic themes, and potential partnership patterns. We will discuss how to awaken inner sense to help you perceive higher self.

It doesn’t matter if you’re single, coupled, moresome or just a sacred soul looking to understand the types of love and relationships out there! 

In this workshop, we’ll be discussing…

  • Aspects of a spiritual and conscious relationships
  • Types of relationships (soul mates, twin flames, karmic relationships)
  • Releasing outdated and unhelpful parts of your identity, behavior, and perceptions
  • …and more

Dawn and Natali are both twin flames and deeply understand there is nothing more profound, more healing, more empowering than an authentic encounter with the soul. We’ll share our personal experience for traveling soul connection paths!

All MyWorkshops will be presented through Zoom, the secure video communication for virtual learning sessions. It is our hope that our workshops provide exceptional clarity and quality for the thirsty soul.

Follow Up

MyWorkshops will be capped in attendance to allow for more presenter/attendee exchange time. After purchase (if not a free webinar), we will send you the official link to the workshop. We strongly suggest you run Zoom for updates prior to each ticketed session. Ticket sales end two hours prior to each event for paid events.

Each MyWorkshop will last 30-45 minutes closing with a Q+A between the presenters and attendees of each topic. All attendees will receive an overview and accompanying worksheets, exercises, or information reference material within 48 hours of attending each MyWorkshop.

Tell Me About Tarot

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The art of reading tarot cards happen to be one of those amazingly infamous tools of the metaphysical trades. Tarot cards have accumulated quite a reputation due to pop-culture and media. In recent years they seem to be growing in popularity again as a revival in spirituality is happening in the west.

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There appears to be an interest in tarot with emerging popular sites like Biddy Tarot and even mobile apps such as Luminous Spirit Tarot. The renewed interest is breathing life into new communal groups in cities dedicated to tarot.

New York is in the middle of a tarot revival. We live in a city where covens like the Witches of Bushwick host parties covered by the New York Times, where occult shops run by young practitioners are thriving. And if nothing else, the deep selection of smudge sticks at the Gowanus Whole Foods is a reminder that the line between the mainstream and the occult has dissolved. Divination is back, more publicly than ever before.

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If you’re interested in tarot, allow me to give you a small introduction to the cards. Their use can help you grow, learn, and discover what lies within yourself intuitively.

So…what are tarot cards?

First, let me start by de-mystifying the common misconception about tarot being a fortune telling nightmare. Some people think that using tarot will mess up their lives, ‘attract’ bad luck or worse, invite ‘evil spirits’.

This simply isn’t true.

It’s safe to say tarot cards are a divination tool used by intuitives with a connection to source. Those with the ‘gift’ will use their ability to receive communication and bring guidance to others through the cards. Tarot has been used in many psycho spiritual practices. Each reading is used to help others gain a better understanding of their personal hurdles of life, love, and connection.

I’ll be blunt, the cards are not accursed items or some kind of ‘demonic’ tool used as trickery to mislead. (Quite the contrary!) The image that conjures up in people’s minds is the Death card in films, TV, or books. (Cue every bad horror film with a fortune teller).

Instead, let’s look a little bit into the history of the tarot. 

Where do tarot cards originate from?

It’s documented that the oldest surviving Tarot deck was created for the Duke of Milan family in 1440 for leisure. The cards themselves were made at request and used to play a game called “Triumph”. This game eventually evolved into “tarocchi” or “tarot” in the 1530’s.

It wasn’t until the mid 17th Century that occult explorers in Europe noticed the benefits to the symbolism for readings. During this era, it became in fashion to explore the occult. It didn’t take long for different views on the origins of Tarot to emerge of course. (Some of these views date the tarot as far back as the Egyptian era!)

Card readers today are on a broad spectrum and thousands of decks are in circulation. There’s many offshoots of the original designs and hand created decks that people use on a daily basis. (Have you heard of Oracle Cards?) These spiritual successors have more variety in their messages and tell all kinds of stories with their captivating imagery. The symbolism of these cards are powerful to this day.

How does tarot benefit you?

Are you looking for a personal reading from a practitioner about daily life, career, or love? Their symbolism depicts a message specifically meant for you. There is a similar tone in each suit that carries personalities, virtues, pitfalls, and messages for growth.

Many artists and designers have created their own variations on the design of tarot cards. The cards have their own suits (Swords, Cups, Pentacles, Wands), much like a deck of cards (Hearts, Diamond, Clubs, Spades), but with some differences. With each suit there can be an interpretation of symbolism, elements, and even astrology. As you can imagine, this art can be recreated in many ways. The illustrations or designs can get very imaginative.

If we take a look at the ‘Death’ card, as mentioned previously, we can explore the art briefly.

Image courtesy of Wikipedia

In the original Raider-Waite design we see a black armored skeleton riding a pale white horse. This horse has no pupils and he is carrying a flag with a ‘white rose cross’. The Roman numerals XII (13) represent a foreboding. Below Death we see a harrowing scene as certain figures fall before Death’s charge. A holy figure pleads, a Mother and child beg and try not to look at Death. There is a ship in the background and the rising of the sun between two towers. Nothing will stop the inevitable tide of Death as it changes all around it’s landscape.

Often the symbolism in these cards is vast and each piece of the illustration has a story to tell.

Closely examining each card will bring a story or specific message out to the reader. The messages are then unraveled to pertain to each reading.

Even though each variation has the same goal, this doesn’t mean that the artwork has to always be the same. There can be very illustrative and intricate designs or very simplistic styles that get the message across to the reader. Each deck, no matter the design, is there to share a message of intuitive insight from source. A tarot deck is comprised of similar building blocks to a normal deck of cards but with an accompany of 22 cards called the ‘Major Arcana’.

Tarot can act as an enlightening and rewarding tool for your own journey or exploration of your external path. The tarot cards are a great way to connect with source for the guidance people might be searching for.

Even some coaches, mentors, and NLP practitioners use the cards for insight into their clients and their personal healing path. (Check out our MySpotlight interview with the Hypnotherapist Jeff Burr who uses these cards regularly in his business practice.)

Ultimately, tarot cards are an enlightening and inspiring tool with a story to tell. If you’re willing to open up to different tools for intuitive growth, then tarot may be just right for you.

What message do the cards hold for you? Purchase your first deck and you might find out!

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