Spirituality

The Holidays, Grief and The Collective Consciousness

There is something called the collective consciousness. Wikipedia defines it thus: Collective consciousness, collective conscience, or collective conscious (French: conscience collective) is the set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.[1] In general, it does not refer to the specifically moral conscience, but to a shared understanding of social norms.  

When the holidays roll around, it can be very difficult to follow our individual hearts and minds when it comes to how we really feel we want to be and act vs the almost overwhelming pull to join the bandwagon “just because…” Just because…what exactly? Tradition? Our upbringing? Expectation? Or the collective consciousness?  For people who are grieving loss, dealing with a depression perhaps, ill, exhausted, or just simply wanting a break from the demand of the winter holiday season and all that seems to automatically go along with it, it can be downright dreadful.  

I know for me personally, with one child launched in the world, and the other on the precipice this year, and most of our parents passed, Christmas (our holiday) and New Year and all that comes with it feels very different for our family now. I also, by my nature, can wax very nostalgic and sentimental, so I could really go down a rabbit hole grieving what was, and is no more etc. Then the thought of all the decorating, hosting of friends, shopping, rushing around makes me want to dive under the covers until January 2! Sound familiar? But…. then there’s the part of me, the child within who adores the lights, the wonderment, the heart expanding feeling in the air of the spirit of the season; kindness, thoughtfulness, merriment, and music. So, here’s what I am suggesting for those who are relating to this article so far…do what FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU! Decorate or don’t. Give gifts, or don’t. Make special plans, prepare certain foods, entertain, OR DON’T. I encourage you to be aware of what feels real and true in your heart. What feels right in your body, your energy level. Then stop, and really ask yourself, why am I doing this? Or not doing that? Do I feel I am SUPPOSED to because it’s what we do in December and January? (The collective consciousness) …or because other people are expecting me to? What would it feel like to not decorate? Or perhaps just a whisper of decoration this time? What is true, and authentic in my motivation this holiday season? I am offering the idea of giving yourself PERMISSON to pause, reflect, and then decide to act or not, or any shade between the two! You are not lazy, wrong, weird, selfish, lost or my favorite; a Scrooge if you a). don’t partake, or b). partake somewhat in the holiday traditions. When you are authentic and connected with yourself, and not on auto pilot, you may find you wish to do small warm and lovely things for yourself, your home and others. Light a candle and weep for your missed loved ones. Soothe your soul with a piece of music you love and hot bath. Call a friend you genuinely want to connect with. GO out into the cold crisp wintry air and breathe in deeply, perhaps with gratitude for the small easy things of life.  Simplify.  

Give yourself the gift of truth this year. Your own truth. And see how brightly your own inner light can shine.  

Author: Katherine Glass https://bestamericanpsychics.com/listing/katherine-glass

December 17, 2019No comments, , , , , , , , Christmas | december | Grief | holiday spirit | Holidays | January
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A Different Kind of Holiday

My family celebrates Christmas, meaning the traditional exchanging of gifts on December 25th.  I found an article written about a family that was foregoing all the purchasing, wrapping and exchanging of more STUFF. It really resonated with me. So, I reached out to my family; two grown boys and my husband, suggesting that we try this. I got a very enthusiastic yes! I’m just tired. Tired of the holidays bringing so much unnecessary stress and exhaustion. The race against time to overspend, grab stuff for people that they don’t need just because I can’t leave them off my gift list.  I may sound like a scrooge but stay with me for a moment.  

When I sent my thoughts to my older son, his response was this: 

“I think one thing that makes our Christmas time so special is the moment of waking up, coming downstairs and expecting a surprise. Then, focusing one by one on each of us as we individually open gifts. These moments of attention towards each one of us is so special! How often do we sit in a room and pay full attention to the actions of one single person as they indulge in an act of joy (opening a gift)? I think it’s possible to create this similar experience in ways which eliminate store-bought, unethical/unsustainable gifts, but include the surprise, attention and presence. The gift of your time, digital goods (online classes for example), tickets for experiences (like music, travel, etc.) are some ideas.”  

 After I had made this suggestion to my family, I started to panic and backpedal a bit for fear it wouldn’t “feel” like Christmas.  I read again my son’s ideas and perspective and I began to feel excited. The point is not to NOT give a gift to your loved one at the holidays, but more to be true to what’s real for you. For me, I don’t need any more stuff that’s for sure.  I think many of us could admit that every year we go through scramble and stress to hurry and buy something we think that person would want. I believe the relationships and the gesture of thought behind the gift giving is far more valuable and meaningful. Consider spending time with someone as your gift. Write a heartfelt card to them. Offer to help a loved one who may need some of your time with a project that they may fear to ask for.  

The world is changing, and not all of it is for the better. The environment needs our awareness now more than ever before. We are busy and distracted by the electronic cyber world that is now the fabric of our daily lives. The holiday season is an opportunity to make connection with the people we have and care about in our lives. Consider a gift that will help the person your giving to feel more connected with you, and with themselves. Slow down to be conscious of the person your giving to, and what you want to convey to them by giving them a gift. I believe if we all do this, our light will shine brighter because we are happy, relaxed and present with our presents.  

Author: Katherine Glass https://bestamericanpsychics.com/listing/katherine-glass

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Invoking the Presence of the Archangels of the Four Winds: Archangel Uriel

Archangel Uriel: his name means The Light of God and he is with a group of Angels called illuminated Seraphim. He is of the Nine Choirs of Angels, the Seraphims stand closest to God.

He is responsible for the North Direction and he holds back the south wind of noon hour.

Most Angels are not associated with genders and throughout history, Uriel has always been depicted as having Masculine Energy. He is associated with power, wisdom, lightning and electricity.

How I came to know Archangel Uriel – 

Archangel Uriel has helped me in many ways; sometimes voluntarily and without me asking. He has come through a few times especially when I have experienced overwhelming anxiety. He brings me peace and light in my heart and dissolves fear and directs me to activities that would keep me grounded. 

He has also bestowed wisdom during healing sessions with my clients, he is associated with the colors red and amber which is the life force energy associated with the root chakra. He helps transform low energy vibration into a much higher vibration.

When the angels come to me to help bring healing to my clients, I can feel their presence and I can feel them ‘in action’.

The Angels respond to our prayers and requests when we come to them with an open heart, when we are humble and honest.

The temperature of the room usually changes and this is the sign they bring me to let me know that they are present.

Here is my Special Prayer to invoke the presence of Archangel Uriel:

Archangel Uriel,

Fill me with Light, open my heart and fill it with Divine Light

Please help me to shine brighter and to rise above lower vibration of fear

Help me to stand within my truth, and to stand within Divine Light and Love

Let me shine my Light brighter to help raise the vibration of others

Thank you for standing in this presence.

And so it is.

Archangel Uriel is a master at transforming low energy vibrations to higher frequencies, with each negative emotion that we face, there is always a spiritual lesson that we need to learn. Archangel Uriel can guide us through the most perfect solutions to problems we face. Call on Uriel when you feel anxious, when you feel abandoned, fearful or rejected – he will come to lift up your energy.

Connect with Archangel Uriel in meditation through:

The metal Copper – Amber – Citrine – Hematite – Obsidian – Tigers Eye

Essential Oils:

Carnation – Hyacinth – Lavender – Rose – Sandalwood

Essential oils to stimulate the base chakra and to invoke inner peace:

Frankincense – Ravensara – Thyme – Yarrow

The 6th Ray of Light and the Ruby Ray – The Golden Ruby Flame and Archangel Uriel – 

The invocations to the Ruby Flame is done on Fridays. 

“Beloved Presence of God, I AM in my self, I love Thee and worship Thee. Come out and radiate Thy Golden Flame in me and through me, so that it blesses every cell of my body and all the powers of Nature that are serving me so beautifully! 

Let me be a Blessing Presence so that anybody who only touches the edge of my aura can feel Thy Love, Thy Peace and Thy Perfection! I AM the Presence of Blessing, I bless everybody and everything! 

Our needs in energy, attention and serving are obstacles to spiritual progress for so long until we learn to consciously calm down the energies of our world, so that we can be given new power and new faith of our I AM Presence and of other Divine Beings.

If we fail to constantly maintain the inner and outer peace, no matter how perfectly we act, we shall ultimately have only ashes – so long as in our consciousness there are so-called “seven mortal sins”: lust or passion, revolt or anger, greed or envy, sloth or indifference, pride or arrogance, or any one of their shades. Peace is not a passive quality, peace is the most concentrated activity of strength! 

How much strength and mastery over ourselves we need to preserve our own peace, to be absolutely balanced and Masters over every situation, regardless of the obstacles in our family life, knowledge and service. Fill me with Thy strength making me a Master here and now! I thank Thee. ” Olga Rezo

To deepen our connection with Archangel Uriel even more, here is his Attunement Key. Print this key and place it in your sacred space or your healing table to invoke the presence of Archangel Uriel and ask him to restore peace in your heart.

Courtesy of Doctors with Reiki

Author: Katherine Dacanay https://bestamericanpsychics.com/listing/katherine-dacanay


December 2, 2019No comments, , Angels | archangels
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Invoking the Presence of the Archangels of the Four Winds: Archangel Raphael

Archangel Raphael – Guardian of the East, Element of Air

Healer of the Angelic Realm, His name means “God Heals”

He is associated with the Heart Chakra

Archangel Raphael has come to me during meditation and while doing a healing session for clients. He isn’t shy at all, he likes to laugh. I know when the feelings start building up, when he is about to come around and when the temperature in a room changes to warm and I get this tingling sensation on the sides of my cheeks and my ears. 

His essence can be felt even weeks after I’ve given a client a healing session.

He heals all that concerns life in this physical realm and he heals the path of a Soul.  I understood what this meant when I was shown all about Soul Contracts. Soul Contracts are agreements that we made with the Divine before we decided to come back on this Earth Plane. It is true that Earth is a school where we learn valuable lessons to help heal our Karmic paths and also to help heal and raise the vibrations of the earth. Archangel Raphael helps facilitate, in all of earth’s inhabitants, healing, and the earth itself.

The food we eat is our greatest source of medicine and often he inspires people in agriculture and farming fields, as well as activists, to pursue safer ways to farm or grow fruits and vegetables. 

He inspires to always push for better ways to preserve nutrients of foods through the soil – by keeping it healthy through clean water systems.

He often advises that we choose to eat high vibrational foods and what he means by this is eating foods that are organically grown and foods that have deep or bright colors.

Our Whole Well Being is his concern, for us to live a fulfilled life during our stay here on earth, because he is aware that we have a lot to accomplish while we are here.

Raphael’s vibration is free flowing, light, and easy but magnetic and high pitched – he also heals through sound and music. He is associated with the musical note E as he naturally brings inspiration to musicians and composers to bring beautiful healing music for the world and the higher realms.

Archangel Raphael brings forth Harmony and Heart Healing and we can deepen our connection with him through these essential oils and crystal suggestions:

Essential Oils: Clary Sage, Rose Absolute, Bergamot

Crystals – Emerald, Malachite, Moldavite, Aventurine

Just like all the Archangels, Archangel Raphael has his own Healing Key and this key is to help you deepen your connection with Archangel Raphael:

Start drawing the corkscrew symbol 1st and then draw the line (top to bottom) 2nd, draw the lightning rod 3rd and the three lines that go from right and over to the left. Move your dominant hand slowly across the Key from right to left.

These Keys can be placed on your healing table under its sheets, or on your bed and under your sheets or anywhere you’re tuned to placing a drawing of this key to bring healing into a space.

Archangel Raphael Attunement key courtesy of Doctors with Reiki Raphael’s Key 

LIGHT!
Author: Katherine Dacanay https://bestamericanpsychics.com/listing/katherine-dacanay

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Invoking the Presence of the Archangels of the Four Winds: Archangel Gabriel

The word Angel literally means ‘messenger’; it is not a surprise that a holiday tradition carries on with the images of Angels playing a big part. Angels are supernatural beings created by God for the purpose of serving and carrying out his will.

A special Angel played a prominent role during the Holidays. An Angel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary to announce that she is to conceive the child of God, and an Angel appeared to shepherds to announce the birth of Christ and soon after an army of angels appeared and said to the shepherds praising God –

“And after these things I saw four Angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree” Revelation 7:1

Archangel Gabriel – Her name means God is my Strength – is the Messenger and Angel of revelation who inspires people to bring out their creativity.

She helps many overcome fears with public speaking; she helps many overcome the lack of confidence. Her name means God is my strength. She is the Angel messenger who appeared to Mary and told her that she would bear the Son of God.

Her other roles include guiding would be parents through the process of adoption or through one’s pregnancy. She guides would be parents to create a blissful atmosphere for the arrival of their new born baby.

She would often bring people messages through Dreams, especially when people are open to learning a new skill. Our minds are quiet as we sleep and receiving spiritual guidance often takes place in the dream state.

Ask for Gabriel for guidance about an important decision that you have to make, ask her to help you solve a challenging problem. Open yourself to receiving your special message.

She is known as the Angel of Water, as one of her specialties is to communicate with the sense of clarity. She rules Monday, she assists would be parents in the delivery of their brand new baby being born on Monday.

Here is more about our special Angel Gabriel:

She rules the West

Symbol is the Diamond

Color – Pure White Ray

Crown Chakra – Invite Gabriel’s Light to open and manifest reverence and humility to all our thoughts.  

Mantra – I hear and Speak my truth

Essential oils to connect with Archangel Gabriel:

Angelica seed  – Anise Star –  Basil – Bay – Benzoin  – Cinnamon – Clary Sage –  Coriander – Dill seed – Elemi  – Immortelle – Lemon Verbena – Linden Blossom  – Melissa – Mimosa – Myrrh – Narcissus – Neroli  – Ravensara – Rose – Spearmint

Crystals to connect with Archangel Gabriel:

Moonstone, Selenite, Aquamarine

A wonderful resource…

As someone who works in the Healing Field, I always find it beneficial to share the resources I have gathered from my Teachers. All of what I currently know and apply were brought to me by great teachers. I was drawn to sharing a resource that has been very beneficial most especially in my healing sessions as I use these powerful keys to prepare and hold the space for clients. 

Archangel Attunement Healing Keys:

The Archangel Healing Keys are a gift to us from Spirit. They are something we may use on ourselves to increase our growth as souls, and to strengthen us in Spirit and in Light.

To use them, simply draw them anywhere on your body with a finger, a crystal, or a pen, and immediately after, just in the air above the same location to anchor it into your aura.

Only once, the key works, and there is no need to repeat it unless you feel it would be helpful to you to do so.

Look at an attunement key as you open the door, and a grid as saying, ‘Come in’

In other words, there are different levels of being able to work with Spirit, and this is how you can request what you wish…for your intentions.

This key is free for everyone to connect with; this healing key was a download message by a physician/ Reiki Master who works closely with the Angels.

Here is a way to strengthen your bond with Archangel Gabriel; her Healing Attunement Key:

Taken from Doctor’s with Reiki https://reikidoc.blogspot.com/

Here is a short Prayer to connect with Archangel Gabriel:

Dear Archangel Gabriel,

I ask that you clear away doubt and bring me the wisdom I need to make better decisions and help bring that confidence in me to act on those decisions.

Thank you for showing me all the choices to make my life easier, I ask that you guide me to God’s divine plan. I thank you for guiding me through my next steps.

Amen.

Author: Katherine Dacanay https://bestamericanpsychics.com/listing/katherine-dacanay

November 13, 2019No comments, , , archangels
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Fall is the Perfect Time of Year for New Year’s Resolutions

Why would you make a new year’s resolution in the fall season? Samantha Hall explains in her most recent post.

Fall is generally the time we look back at how far we missed the mark on our New Year’s Resolutions, but it shouldn’t be, and I’ll tell you why. Making changes in our lives is typically something we think about in January. Resolutions to overhaul our lives come as the new year dawns and, just a few short months later, we drop the ball.  Why is that? Well, simply put, it’s just too much change too fast. That much change can be overwhelming. So how do we avoid that inevitable resolution failure?  The answer is easy. Start slow, start simple, and above all, start now.

NOW, as the seasons change from summer to fall, is the perfect time to start building your personal change.  Don’t wait until January and burden yourself with a gigantic list of immediate personal changes that will be so overwhelming that you’ll drop them in a week. Start slow, ease into it. Don’t leap into change, wade in.  Take some time right now to look at what you’d like to see change in your life during the course of the next year. Write it all down. Be honest with yourself about why you want to make those changes.  We are often most successful with our changes when we really want to make them, rather than making changes just because society says we should.

Over the next three months pick and choose which habit changes you’d like to ease into first. Want to go vegetarian but feel like it will be too daunting? Then don’t quit meat cold turkey (pun intended), do it slowly. Incorporate more veggies than meat until you finally transition over to full vegetarian. Want to work out more but have every excuse why you can’t? Then don’t stress yourself out with a gym membership you won’t use. Find 10 minutes a day to do the most pleasant and useful exercises for you, AT HOME.  Then add a few more minutes and a few more exercises until you are finally comfortable with your routine and not sore and miserable.  Want to meditate more but can’t find the time? You don’t need an hour a day, just grab a notebook and jot thoughts down as they come to you on your lunch break or with your morning coffee. Soon you’ll realize that those few sentences are just as powerful as a full-blown hour of personal introspection.

Start slow, start simple, don’t make gigantic changes that will stress you out, zap your energy and make you feel like a spiritual failure. Ease into changes slowly over the next three months and when January 1st rolls around you’ll have already had a great head start on your New Year’s commitment to great energy and personal change. And maybe, just maybe, by the end of the coming year, you’ll finally be able to say… “I actually stuck to all of my New Year’s resolutions!”

Author – Samantha Hall

September 24, 2019No comments, , , , , , , autumn | Fall | new beginnings | resolutions
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A Great Starting Place to Simplify Your Life

Simplifying your life goes a long way to reducing stress, but where do you start?  Let’s start with hidden stressors. Believe it or not, one of the biggest hidden stressors is your closet (your wardrobe) and I’ll tell you why.

An overstuffed closet, drawers bursting at the seams or jewelry boxes with tangled necklaces and mismatched earrings are pure stress in the making.  First of all, it’s difficult to find what you want, not to mention you might not even know what you have in there anymore. An overstuffed closet/drawers also makes doing laundry and putting it away an added stress when there’s no space. And what about ironing?  Are your clothes so stuffed in your closet that, when you do select an outfit, it now must be ironed before you can even wear it?  And who has time to scavenger hunt for the other earring or detangle a necklace when getting ready in the morning? See what I mean – hidden stress. So, what do you do?

Let it go! Go through each and every piece of clothing you own and ask yourself some very simple but important questions. Do I wear it? How long has it been since I’ve worn it?  Am I keeping this because it takes me back to a happy time 20 pounds ago?  Will I ever wear it again? Etc., etc.

Many people have difficulty letting go of clothing due to financial appraisal. They think, “No, this doesn’t fit, but if it ever does, it would cost me more to replace it than to just keep it.”  Good point, but let’s be honest. If it’s a matter of fitting into something, what are the odds that you’ll want to go back to your old wardrobe rather than purchasing new items to fit the new, more svelte you? 

Let it go! If your items are still in good enough shape, consider consigning them. A little cash back can lessen the blow of letting go.  And things that aren’t in good enough shape to consign, can always be a tax deduction to a 501(c) charity.

Pair your closet down to what you REALLY wear that is congruent with your lifestyle now.  No longer work in an office?  Then why all the dress clothes?  How long has it been since you attended a formal event?  Do you really need 8 formal dresses when one Little Black Dress would do?

Really assess your lifestyle NOW and then let go of things that simply don’t fit into this chapter of your life. Having trouble letting go? Then do it in rounds. Let go of a few things, then pair down more in round two in a week or so.  A neater, more efficient closet will help reduce that ‘what to wear today’ stress which, when paired with other simplification techniques, will lead to overall increased energy, happiness and personal peace.

Author: Samantha Hall

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September 13, 2019No comments, , , , , , , , , BAP | best american psychics | clean out | destress | samantha hall | simple | simplify
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Chakras, Energy and Relationships

Energetically we are built with 12 chakras. Our physical body is constructed around seven chakras. These seven chakras are our core essence. Then there are two chakras above our heads, one chakra below our feet, a chakra in each palm of our hands and soles of our feet. Each of these chakras is connected to a life-line, or Hara line that reaches from the Akashic field of energy to deep into the earth. Finally, an energy system, called the 12th chakra, connects the meridian points of your body to your auric field, what I call your energy bubble or the energy sphere that surrounds you.

The 12th chakra extends all the way to your energetic edge or bubble. There are filters on the edge of the energy bubble allowing information through to the 12th chakra which then carries the information to the physical body and the chakras. This energy passes through etheric layers before reaching the core self. It is made up of a mental layer, emotional layer and physical layer, with the physical layer being the closest to your body.

The seven chakras make up the core of your energetic self. This core is the energy that runs your “ship.” It is unique to you, it is precious to you. If the core melts down, the ship (your body and consciousness) is going with it.

In a healthy relationship we blend our energies with another, we give and take energies in the form of communication. We do this through our energy bubble and our 12th chakra.  This information flows to our core.  The person’s personal core energy stays with them and yours with you. You are connected, but you are not draining vital force energies.

You are meant to interact through your energy bubble and the 12th chakra that surrounds you. If there is a break, breech, or tear in your core energetic system you may begin to exchange and “bleed” your vital forces. When that happens you become vulnerable to negative outside influences and can be affected in many subtle and out-of-balanced ways in relationships before you even realize it.

Breaks can come from trauma and unresolved issues in our lives. Other people can make tears in our energy system.  They can throw energetic tentacles into our energetic system to drain or control us. We can also unconsciously do the same to others.  When we are in a relationship or beginning a relationship, these out-of-balance energies affect us and they affect the way we interact with another person.

  • You loose track of who you are.
  • You may loose personal power to the relationship.
  • You may make choices that are not in your best interest for your highest good.
  • You become addicted to the relationship.
  • Your personal perceptions become skewed.
  • You engage with the wrong person for you BECAUSE your energy is out of balance.
  • You feel depleted.
  • You are attracted to people who are not good for you.

You can change that pattern through personal work and with an energy healer.

Understanding yourself energetically is immensely helpful at the early phases of a relationship. “Who am I?” resonates with your solar plexus chakra – the energy center between your ribcage and your navel. “Who am I sexually?” resonates with your sacral chakra – energy center just below your navel. You broadcast (unconsciously) from these centers to magnetize/attract partners to you. What if these energy centers are broken and not functioning to their highest best? Who would you be attracting then?

When you find yourself out of your personal power, pull back. Open your Akashic records and connect with your Angels and guides. Make your intention to be in the healing mode in Akashic Field of Energy. Begin the session.  Imagine you are sitting in a bubble of your own energy. Imagine the bubble contains your core essence, Imagine expanding that bubble beyond your body. How does it feel? Now imagine pulling the bubble in close to your body.  Do you sense any subtle pulls or tugs physically or emotionally? That is a cord.

Disengage any core chakras that are involved in the relationship. Imagine disconnecting from the force that is pulling at you.  Ask your higher guidance to assist you. Then, ask your spiritual team to build a layer of protection and healing around you and your core essence. Ask your spiritual team for assistance on how to engage in a balanced exchange from your 12th chakra and energy bubble.

Now you can re-engage with the relationship with your 12th chakra. Imagine pulling your core essence close to your physical body.  Imagine a separate, flexible bubble surrounding you. This is your 12th chakra.  Allow this separate bubble to now engage in this relationship. This will help you get some distance.

Invite your sacred witness self to observe the relationship. This quiet observation will help you clearly discern what is going on. Observe the difference in your viewpoint of this relationship when you engage your energy differently.

Love deeply, love well and stay balanced!

Author: Nancy Smith

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February 25, 2019No comments, , , , , , , , , , , , , chakra | energetic cords | Love | nancy smith
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The Art of Loving Self-Talk

From the moment we are born, love and nurturing are the elements we need to thrive in life. Our Spirit thrives and grows in this healing, nurturing environment as well. We tend to look at the world outside of our self, our parents, family, friends, romantic relationships to fulfill this need. When our need isn’t met, when all else fails, the only way out is to go IN.

We need to – have to – love and nurture our Self. When we are actively loving ourselves, the outside world improves magnificently.

The conversations we have with ourselves and the actions we take through our daily activities are true messages to ourselves. Whether we are consciously aware of our messages to ourselves or not, everything we say or do is heard internally and taken seriously.

Who is listening? The answer is that our unconscious self, who contains our inner team of children, our inner problem solvers, protectors and critics, are all listening to us and learning from what we do.  Your inner team is taking into account your conscious reactions, decisions, attitudes and actions. What we say and do consciously is what they believe and “know to be true.” If we want to change what they, our inner team of helpers, know to be true, it is important to listen and monitor our self-talk, observe our reactions, and choose wisely what actions we take.

Where we point our conscious “shoes” is exactly where our inner team goes.

Carol Tuttle, a renowned expert on children and spiritual development, says “The messages your children hear from you today will influence the beliefs they hold about themselves as adults.” Now that you ARE an adult, guess what, you are still sending messages to your inner child.

Who are your inner children?  Carol writes there are 4 types of children. Fun-Loving, Sensitive, Determined, and Serious. Each child type needs specific nurturing messages. A determined child is hands on and needs to hear, “It’s ok to move, touch and explore. A serious child needs to hear, “It’s ok for you to observe and think first before jumping in.”  A sensitive child needs to hear, “Trust your emotions and Intuition.” A fun-loving child could really use hearing, “It’s ok for you to make noise and laugh and play.” EVERY Child needs to hear “You can be you and I will always love you.”

Do you remember what your nature was as a child? Take some time to look back and observe yourself as a child.  What was your nature? Shy? Outgoing? Magical? What kind of encouragement worked best for you? What didn’t work at all? Imagine what you would have benefitted from hearing as a child. Write some message ideas down and see if they resonate.

If you didn’t hear empowering messages as a child from your parents, it’s ok, not all is lost! You are your own parent now. YOU are in charge. Create some messages that are just right for your inner child. You can find all kinds of ways to send those messages to your inner child. Children learn through hearing, touching and sensing. Be creative on what you are saying and how you are sending your messages to your inner child.

Create a receptive relationship with your inner you! Play music, your favorite music and sit quietly to listen and FEEL yourself as you listen. Draw and color with pencils, markers, paints and let yourself express freely, in whatever way resonates with you. Learn who your essence is as you play. Walk, run and jump. Skip rope. Be curious about everything around you. Observe and get to know what resonates and what doesn’t. Sit quietly in meditation with the intent to simply feel and listen to you, your own heart.

Remember to tell that inner little self, “I will always love you,” and then show your inner child that same love though actions and attitude.

Your Spirit and Soul will blossom and thrive, your creativity will expand as you truly and compassionately love and care for yourself!

Author: Nancy Smith

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February 7, 2019No comments, , , , , , , , , , , empowerment | inner child | nancy smith | self-love | self-talk | Soul
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Are You Open to Receive?

One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned in my life has been to receive. While this can be easy for some, for others it doesn’t come as naturally. As a child growing up, receiving wasn’t safe. I grew up in a household where love may be given at times, but then it could equally be taken away in an instant. I also had so many struggles with my family being abusive and my mom being an addict that, to me, life was hard and that’s all it would ever be.

Every part of my being and body believed this and, because of what I believed, everything in my life was continuously difficult and situations were constantly dramatic and chaotic. It was like I was tuned to a frequency of not receiving, with an addition of life being hard. Something that always stuck with me was my mother giving me gifts after she abused me. She would consistently do this and I always associated gifts with abuse, leaving me with the mindset: if someone gives you something they are going to abuse you.

About 9 years ago, when I started my spiritual journey and doing my professional spiritual work, everything did change for me. I realized that I didn’t want to be tuned into these frequencies of life being hard as well as being scared to receive. I saw people manifesting things in their lives and I was fascinated by what they were doing. After working with some spiritual mentors to heal my past and open myself up to this new life and way of living, I was shocked to realize that abundance is available to all of us.

The first time that I ever manifested anything I was blown away. I had manifested around $10,000.00 to come in as fast as possible. It did come in right away! I looked in my mail and there it was, exactly the amount I was asking for and I was pre-approved for a loan. I’d never even seen a letter or an offer like this at the time. I was so excited and amazed that it actually worked. My next manifestation was asking the universe and the divine to help me start my own spiritual business and to assist me in attracting clients. During that time, I was working in the medical field and all of a sudden I started having requests from my coworkers to work with me for readings and healing sessions too. So, I would work with them right at my kitchen table – at home. The month I decided to leave my medical career, a Psychic Australian company hired me and I had access to hundreds of clients instantly. Again the universe and the divine had my back and things that I was asking for were happening! I was shocked and delighted.

The key to everything was that I decided I didn’t want to live in the frequency that I grew up in anymore. I had to let go of my past and see the gifts in it. I had to learn to love myself and know that even though my family hurt my self esteem so badly, I could love myself and create my own self esteem. Although my family didn’t have my back, the universe and the divine did. I’ve learned to have a powerful “ask and receive” relationship with the universe and the divine. The more I received, the more I saw that I wasn’t going to get hurt and that bad things weren’t going to happen. There were no more abuse ties with money. Now, to this day, when I wake up in the morning I ask the universe, “What gifts can I receive today?” I ask what would it take for me to feel amazing, happy, and love the clients that I work with. I don’t answer these questions, but I do let the universe and the divine answer them for me. The answer is incredible and the amount of joy that I have in my life is incredible. I also keep getting surprised because it gets better and better. The beauty about this is that I can help my clients to do the same.

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