Awakening Consciousness. We Are the Sum of Our Own Experiences

Is consciousness merely a product of genes and experiences, or does it possess a “force” that can direct and mold our actions, choices, decisions, and self-evolution? This philosophical perspective, which underscores how past experiences shape our identities, beliefs, behaviors, and future, invites us to ponder deeper and go “prospecting” to have meaning and some depth of understanding for such a question. As ”prospectors’‘ navigating life, we constantly reflect on our journeys and the many ”Soul Adventures’ we encounter. Like explorers, we seek new experiences, destinations, and knowledge. We are embodied spirits with a unique purpose in life! We live, experience the world around us, and create memories that pass through our genes to future generations, guiding them to protect and improve themselves to fulfill their destinies. Consciousness and the sum of our experiences and may very well be that connection, community, and container that moves us onward and upward as we grow, age, transform, and return to that “source force” upon death.

Moreover, ”Soul Adventures’‘ refers to the profound experiences that shape our souls and our time here incarnated in the earth’s physical being, energy, density, vibration, and frequency. We contemplate how our past shapes our present moment and can directly influence our future. As babies, we are surprisingly similar in density, vibration, and energy; then life takes over, we grow, learn, experience, and change, and the differences come in. Daily, we make life choices, meet new people, make friends, travel, discover, and experience new things. These little things add up to what we are today. “You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” -Maya Angelou.

We perceive the world from a view that is the sum of our self-accredited experiences, our beliefs, and the constant barrage of inputs we receive all around us. Just from genetics alone, we combine our given genes and how they are expressed, repressed, or even changed within our environment. A gene in itself does not do anything. It needs to be triggered to be expressed. Many triggers happen early on, such as automatic breathing after birth. Some of those triggers happen later, such as puberty moving into adulthood, and those gene changes will always occur in an environment of triggers and existence.

Our brains are split in two as well, with a part of it being hardwired for automated functions, movement, ability, progressions, and essential fight-flight or freeze responses. Another part of the brain is called “plastic,”meaning it is malleable. It can perform what medicine, science, and physics call “neuroplasticity,” which is the brain’s way of forming and reorganizing synaptic connections and growing new pathways, especially in response to learning or experience or following an injury to the body or the brain. We can change our brain’s wiring, energy patterns, thinking, downloading, and learning on a different level. We can rewire the original human blueprint of the brain, opening the door to consciousness, the universe, and the deeper meaning of life, evolution, and our existence. There is much truth and fact that it can be mind over matter in our physical world.

We can learn new skills, such as driving a car and reading and writing, but we only have a few years to hardwire the skills over generations. Some linguists believe that the capacity for language is hardwired, but the particular language we learn is based on experiences. Communication technology, as an extension of our brains, is sometimes thought of as having its evolution (sociologists talk about “memes”). Our technology is not hardwired into our genes (at least not yet) but is now considered highly variable. It could be argued that our technological extensions are just as much a part of who we are as our personalities.

The vast majority of the world’s population also believes in a spiritual aspect or a divine connection of themselves with a high source, power, frequency, a “God or Deity,” connection depending on the location and belief systems in that part of the world. If it is true, it is not a genetic function; however, depending on who we ask, experience might affect it. It might also be that “additional” aspect of self and to know thyself. The biggest question we must ask ourselves is how consciousness plays a role in our development. It would be nice to think that experience guarantees wisdom and longevity only hones this further, but that is untrue. We choose to ignore experiences we do not like or choose not to believe in, or the ego decides to turn a blind “eye” to them. We often define ourselves based on beliefs that are not based on actual experiences.

The human mind is a brilliant, expanding, and connecting tool with a shared footing in reality and imagination. Our understanding of the world is what we perceive and can imagine. It has been said, thought, written, and expressed over time and applied through generations that our focus can determine our reality. The question becomes what we focus on in life and how we respond both unconsciously at the gene level of our being and the consciousness level of our physical being based on choice, free will, and evolution of our thoughts and mindfulness applications directly through our experiences.

Electively, we are the sum of our experiences, which are convenient and agree with our beliefs. Our powers of cognition, pattern recognition, and the ability to conclude by utilizing different, unrelated source material make us more like a set of exponential multiplications (an “exponential multiplicative” refers to a situation where something increases at a rate proportional to its current size, meaning it multiplies by a constant factor over equal intervals of time) of our experiences. Because we can, we do, we learn, grow, expand, multiply, and transform. Human exponential multiplication models exist within life, which is also exponential. “The world looks like a multiplication-table, or a mathematical equation, which, turn it how you will, balances itself.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson.

We are in the unique position of our “Roaring 20’s of transformation” of being able to assess new situations with win/loss ratio calculations that are unavailable to the brains of any other animal, no matter how “smart.”We have far more abilities, many of which still need to be fully recognized and understood by the most advanced brain researchers than most will ever fully realize or utilize. We will also have the opportunity to learn, grow, and go deeper within the rapid advancement of Artificial intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing (AWS), and the combination of quantum computing, mathematics, theory, and physics (as we understand it today and always subject to change over time) of consciousness and the roles it plays in the physical journeys and experiences as humans. Each experience contributes to understanding the world and influences our decisions and interactions. This concept explores various fields, including psychology, philosophy, sociology, and spirituality, and it highlights the importance of personal history in forming who we are as individuals.

The idea and “diamonds” that we are the sum of our experiences is a compelling concept that underscores the essence of our identities and who we are. ““I think therefore I am.”” Every moment, memory, interaction, and challenge contribute to the mosaic of who we are. With the foundation of our identity from the moment we are born and incarnate into a physical body with energy, vibration, frequency, and density, we accumulate our life experiences. Each leaves a fingerprint or indelible mark on our psyche, from the mundane to the extraordinary. Education, friendships, cultural environments, family backgrounds, religions, and learned behaviors are critical in shaping our beliefs, values, and human behaviors.

These foundational experiences create a lens through which we view the world and interact with others: learning and growth. Experiences and “Soul Adventures” serve as our most outstanding teachers. Through successes and failures, we learn valuable lessons that guide our decision-making and personal growth. For instance, overcoming challenges can foster resilience and adaptability, while positive experiences can boost our confidence and reinforce our values. Each lesson learned becomes a building block in our personal development, shaping our character and influencing our future choices. Failure is our most excellent teacher.

Emotional Imprints. Our experiences also leave emotional imprints that can significantly impact our mental health and well-being. Traumatic events may lead to anxiety or depression, while joyful moments can cultivate happiness and contentment. Recognizing the emotional weight of our experiences is crucial in understanding how they shape our identities. Many individuals find healing in processing their experiences through therapy, creative expression, or supportive relationships.

Relationships and Social Influences. The people we encounter along our journey contribute to our experiences and shape our identities. Relationships can provide support, inspiration, and differing perspectives, enriching our understanding of ourselves and the world. Our social circles often reflect our values and beliefs, further reinforcing our identity. Engaging with diverse viewpoints can challenge our assumptions and encourage personal growth, allowing us to evolve continuously.

The Role of Reflection. As we accumulate experiences, it becomes essential to engage in reflection. Taking time to ponder our past can help us understand how it shapes our present behavior and future aspirations. Reflection is not just a passive process but a powerful tool that allows us to identify patterns, recognize growth, and make informed decisions moving forward. Journaling, yoga, meditation, getting out in nature, or engaging in deep conversations can facilitate this process, providing clarity and insight into our evolving identities. We can take the reins of our personal growth and development through reflection and often say as reminders to my clients and students to “take the time to disconnect so that we can make the time to reconnect.”

Humans are much like snowflakes and crystals, just as each crystal and snowflake is unique, and we know that for a fact proven through long-documented research and science, humans would also fall into the category of uniqueness. No two crystals, snowflakes, or human beings are the same. We are all love, loved and unique; we are all connected through the sum of our life experiences. From that perspective of uniqueness, we consider what happens to us and around us as similarly unique, belonging only to ourselves as a unique living human “being.” If we invest any thought processes into determining our uniqueness, we may find many instances to make such a determination.

We are embracing the journey. Understanding that we are the sum of our experiences invites us to embrace life’s journey with joy, curiosity, and optimism. It encourages us to seek new experiences, learn from challenges, and celebrate our achievements and failures. Each moment presents an opportunity for growth, learning, and experiencing, and by being mindful and present in our experiences, we can cultivate a more prosperous, fulfilling, peaceful, and joyous life. Embracing, observing, and accepting the journey means being open to each experience’s lessons, both the good, bad, and the ugly, while being optimistic about the growth they can foster. We become the sum of our experiences and consciousness in the physical world: love, a bubble, a container, a community, and a connector, allowing humans to further growth, education, knowledge, wisdom, evolution, and maybe even a path to enlightenment!

This realization empowers us to take ownership of our narratives, shaping our identities with intention, purpose, and passion. As we continue to navigate the complexities of life, let us cherish our experiences and recognize their profound impact on who we are and who we aspire to become. Our experiences are perceived through the senses and lenses, but unconditional love is not. If unconditional love is higher than conditional love, it would be fair to conclude that it would still need to be conscious of something, so consciousness is the house in which love takes place.

We share a lot with people around us, with the masses; we use the same appliances in our lives as everyone else, so where do we go to find something unique that pertains only to ourselves? We would have to refer to the very personal nature of our life as unique human beings, so one has much knowledge about us and our inner life. Whatever happens in life, in this material world that touches that inner space, the soul, the brain, the heart, the inner dimension of our being and uniqueness, attracts the belief that it is only happening to us and, therefore, is unique. Consciousness and the sum of our experiences for evolution and transformation may very well be that universal love, connection, community, and container that moves us onward and upward as we patiently wait for the return to source through the energy, knowledge, and transformation of what humans through language call death. This is the awakening and awareness process of consciousness. Welcome to it!

“Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another”. – Albert Einstein

“Once a student of grief, loss, tragedy, and trauma. Today, a teacher of aspiration, inspiration, rehabilitation, and transformation.” -Marc Lainhart

Author: Marc Lainhart

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Turning Pain into Purpose – A Journey of Healing and Transformation

Pain is an inevitable part of our human experience, but how we respond to it can profoundly shape our lives. Is this happening to me, or is this happening for me (now pause reading here, go and look into a mirror, place hands on the hips, and embrace that strong, Superhero pose as we decide our focus on the pain either as a victim of life or the owner of it)? Many individuals worldwide and throughout history have discovered that suffering can catalyze personal growth, healing, strength, and transformation. By reframing pain as an opportunity for purpose, we can find meaning in our struggles and use them to fuel our passions. “The greatest illusion of this world is the illusion of separation. Things you think are separate and different are actually one and the same.” -Guru Pathik.

While pain is a universal experience for everyone who has ever lived, its impact will always vary from person to person. By embracing our suffering and transforming it into purpose, we can create meaningful change in our lives, the lives of others, and this amazing world we all share. This transformation journey, though challenging, holds the potential for profound personal growth and fulfillment. Ultimately, our pain can become a powerful narrative that defines our purpose and inspires those around us.

Understanding Pain:

Pain can manifest in physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual forms. It often serves as a signal that something is wrong, prompting us to take action. While it can be debilitating, pain also has the potential to teach us valuable lessons about resilience, compassion, empathy, and the human condition. We should accept our feelings and experiences without judgment and or opinion. Understanding our brain and heart pain is the first step toward acceptance, healing, and transformation.

Finding Our Purpose:

Channel energy. Use the energy from our pain to fuel our passions and discover a new purpose in life. Whether through art, writing, dancing, plant medicines, meditation, yoga, hiking, volunteering, or advocacy, channeling our feelings into creative outlets can bring a sense of purpose, healing, and transformation! Transforming pain into purpose often involves setting new goals. These can be related to personal development, career aspirations, or social impact. Having a clear direction can provide motivation and focus, and setting clear, attainable goals can give us a sense of purpose.

Practice self-compassion. Be kind to yourself during this change process. Understand that healing takes time and that it’s okay to feel vulnerable. Life is not a sprint but a marathon, and as Mr. Mark Twain reminds us, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” Embracing self-compassion is a crucial part of this journey, allowing us to navigate the challenges with grace and a positive mindset.

Embrace change and engage in deviational mindfulness. Understand that our journey will evolve as we do and as life does. Stay open and flexible to new passions, inspirations, and purposes that may arise as we heal. Practices like meditation, qigong, breathwork, and yoga can help us stay in the present moment while reducing anxiety, depression, and stress related to past pain and the fast changes taking place in the material world. We soon learn that the only constant in life is that of change, so we work to keep up with the waves of change vs. being underneath them.

Celebrate small wins and stay committed. Acknowledge progress, no matter how small. Celebrating achievements can enhance our motivation, healing, and transformations and reinforce our sense of purpose. Turning our pain into passion is a journey, not a destination. Stay committed to growth, be patient, and allow that grace and self-compassion to flow daily. Each small step forward is a reason to celebrate and a reminder of our resilience and strength.

Reflection. Take time to reflect on our pain. Take the time to disconnect to make the time to reconnect. It will help give us perspective on the pain through Reflection, acceptance, and surrender to the power of purpose. What specific life experiences have shaped us? Better said, we are the sum of all our life experiences and the lessons we have learned all along the way. Journaling can be helpful for life’s toolbox in this process, as it provides a record of growth and transformation from our past. Journaling can also help us articulate our feelings. Write about the pain, its meaning, and how it has affected our lives.

Connect with others. Sharing our experiences can foster connection and understanding. Support groups, forums, or conversations with family, friends, and yes, even our fur babies can provide a sense of community, connection, and validation as we “prospect” through our pain. Connecting with others who have experienced similar pain can be empowering. Consider joining support groups or online communities.

Inspiring real-world examples:

Many influential figures have turned their pain into purpose. Ms. Oprah Winfrey, for instance, overcame a traumatic childhood to become a leading voice in self-improvement and empowerment. Similarly, Ms. J.K. Rowling faced numerous rejections before publishing the Harry Potter series, inspiring millions worldwide. Mr. Nick Vujicic, born without arms and legs, overcame immense challenges and is now a motivational speaker and author known to many around the globe for his purpose, inspiration, and tenacity.

The Power of Reframing:

Reframing is a psychological technique that involves changing how we perceive a situation. Instead of viewing pain as a negative experience, we can see it as a stepping stone toward growth. This shift in perspective allows us to extract valuable insights from our suffering, which can inform our future choices and actions. Dr. Wayne Dyer reminds us, “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

Mr. Tony Robbins grew up in an unstable household. Tony faced years of financial struggles and personal challenges, but instead of giving up and giving in, Tony turned his negative experiences into a career and purpose as a motivational speaker and life coach who has helped millions achieve personal and financial freedom. Ms. Brené Brown, known as a researcher and author in the work of vulnerability and shame, shares her struggles and pain through her popular TED talks and books to inspire others to embrace their imperfections and live authentically with purpose. Their stories remind us that pain can be the precursor to extraordinary achievements, purpose, healing, and transformation that can change not only our lives but the lives of others!

“The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.” – Daniel Defoe.

Please keep going, living, and “prospecting” daily for that diamond deep within the soul and the many beautiful gems of healing, inspiration, encouragement, motivation, and transformation our world will reveal in time! It is now time to turn that pain into purpose, or as the old adage goes, what doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger! We got this and can do it together to turn that pain into purpose.

Consider sharing those painful experiences with others who can relate and listen, such as trained experts, counselors, mentors, or life coaches. This can be therapeutic and healing and inspire those going through similar struggles and pain. By actively engaging in these practices above, we can transform our pain into a meaningful purpose that enriches our lives and the lives of others. “You have power over your mind–not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

–Marcus Aurelius.

“A new day! A new opportunity! A day we have not seen before to use our intuition to prospect this wonderful world” around us!”

– ⛏THE INTUITIVE PR💎SPECTOR™️

Author: Marc Lainhart

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The Spiritual Journey: Navigating the Depths of the Soul

“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.”-Eckhart Tolle.

The spiritual journey is a profound and transformative experience that invites us as individuals to explore the depths of our being, seek inner peace, and connect with something greater than ourselves. It is a pilgrimage of self-discovery, where one embarks on a path of enlightenment, growth, and transcendence. In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of the spiritual journey, its significance, and how it can shape and transform our lives. “Psychological and spiritual work —both necessary for full human realization —are meant to proceed both separately and simultaneously as life unfolds.” -David Richo.

The Call to Seek:

The spiritual journey often begins with a deep yearning or a sense of restlessness within us. It is a call to seek answers, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the many mysteries of life. This initial longing sets us on a path of self-reflection, questioning the nature of our existence and seeking a connection with the divine or something larger than ourselves. “Dare to dream. Dare to explore. Dare to live and discover the diamond within.” -The Intuitive Prospector™.

Exploring Inner Realms:

Santosh Kalvar reminds us that “life is an experiment in which you may fail or succeed. Explore more, expect least.” As we embark on our spiritual journey to explore the inner realms of our consciousness and the material world, this will become the journey of a thousand steps that begin with us and the next steps we choose. Through meditation, introspection, and self-awareness practices, we unravel the layers of conditioning and societal expectations that have shaped our identities and learned behaviors. In this process, we cultivate a deeper connection with our true selves, discovering our passions, values, authentic purpose, and the beginning of truly “knowing thyself.”

Cultivating Mindfulness and Presence:

The spiritual journey encourages mindfulness and presence in our daily lives. We learn to let go of attachments to the past or worries about the future by bringing awareness to the present moment. Through meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness exercises, we develop the capacity to fully experience each moment with clarity, gratitude, and acceptance. There is great power and potential in the present moments of life. “Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think.” -Buddha.

Embracing Transformation and Growth:

The spiritual journey is a path of ascension, growth, healing, and transformation. As we dive into the depths of our being, we confront our fears, insecurities, and limiting beliefs. This inner exploration allows us to heal past wounds, release emotional baggage, and embrace our innate potential. Through this process, we evolve into the best versions of ourselves, embodying qualities such as compassion, kindness, being in service to one another, resilience, and authenticity. “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” -Joseph Campbell.

Connecting with the Divine:

At the heart of the spiritual journey lies the quest for connection with something greater than us. We seek a sense of transcendence and communion with the divine through religious practices, nature, or personal beliefs. This connection provides solace, guidance, and a profound sense of purpose, allowing us to navigate life’s challenges with education, grace, knowledge, and wisdom. “Gravity may put the planets into motion, but without the divine Power, it could never put them into such a circulating motion as they have about the Sun; and therefore, for this as well as other reasons, I am compelled to ascribe the frame of this System to an intelligent Agent.” -Isaac Newton.

Daily tips to help connect, guide, inspire, and “prospect” further and deeper for the spiritual journey, exploring and navigating the depths of our soul:

1. Set an intention: Clarify the purpose and what we hope to gain from our spiritual journey. This daily intention will help guide our actions and keep us focused. “Our intention creates our reality.” -Wayne Dyer

2. Practice mindfulness: Cultivate a present-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations through meditation, deep breathing exercises, or simply paying attention to the “magic in the present moment.”

3. Seek knowledge: Read books, attend workshops, take on a spiritual mentor, and explore different spiritual teachings to deepen our understanding of spirituality and find what resonates personally with our own experiences, interests, and perspectives, but also be willing to surrender to stepping outside of one’s comfort zone as this is where real learning and change take place on the spiritual journey and at the depths of our soul. “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” -Confucius

4. Connect with nature: Spend time in nature to reconnect with the natural world and experience a sense of awe and wonder. Take walks, hike, or sit and observe the beauty around us. “We still do not know one-thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.” -Albert Einstein

5. Cultivate gratitude: Practice gratitude by acknowledging and appreciating the blessings in our life. This attitude of gratitude can help shift our focus to the positive and cultivate a sense of contentment and healing. “A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts to itself great things.” -Plato

6. Find a community: Surround us with like-minded individuals with similar spiritual interests. This community can provide support, guidance, and opportunities for growth, learning, and a sense of belonging. “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals.” -Jean Vanier

7. Practice self-care: Take care of the Physical, Emotional, Mental, Material, and Spiritual (P.E.M.M.S.)aspects of the soul and its many pathways. Engage in activities that nourish our souls, such as journaling, practicing self-compassion, or engaging in creative pursuits.

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” -E.E. Cummings.

8. Embrace uncertainty: Allow us to embrace the unknown and be open to new experiences and perspectives. Trust that the spiritual journey will unfold uniquely as “the way knows the way!” F.A.I.L. (First Attempt In Learning) is often and every day on the spiritual journey while discovering the depths of the soul and what can be a transformative experience through free will and choices.

Remember, everyone’s spiritual journey is unique to our own experiences and perspectives, so trust, invest, and subscribe to being in the present moments of life, our intuition, and learn to follow what “feels right,” not necessarily everything we think in our minds or what we “see,” with human eyes. The spiritual journey is a transformative odyssey that invites us as individuals to embark on a path of ascension, growth, healing, self-discovery, transformation, and a unique connection with the divine and “something” greater and intelligent than that of the human consciousness. It is a journey of “prospecting,” seeking, exploring inner realms, cultivating mindfulness, embracing transformation, discovering, and connecting with something greater than our understanding.

As we navigate this spiritual journey, we can find solace, healing, forgiveness, connection, purpose, passion, inner peace, and a deep sense of fulfillment, joy, and love. May we all embark on this ancient, sacred, daily pilgrimage and uncover the many healing treasures and valuable gems of insight within our souls, this amazing planet, and this beautiful human “Soul Adventure” we often refer to as L.I.F.E. (Learn It From Experience).

“A new day! A new opportunity! A day we have not seen before to use our intuition to

prospect this wonderful world around us! -The Intuitive Prospector™

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The Spiritual Significance Of Birthdays

Birthdays are a special time of the year when we celebrate another year of life and reflect on our past, present, and future. But did you know that birthdays have spiritual significance as well? In many ancient cultures, birthdays were considered sacred and were celebrated in unique and meaningful ways.

In ancient Egypt, birthdays were seen as a time of renewal and rebirth. The Egyptians believed that each year, the individual’s soul was reborn into a new body, and the birthday was a time to honor and celebrate this spiritual journey. They would hold elaborate feasts and rituals to honor the gods and goddesses who protected them throughout the year.

In ancient Greece, birthdays were also considered sacred and were celebrated with offerings to the gods and goddesses. It was believed that on your birthday, you were closer to the divine and had the opportunity to receive blessings and guidance for the year ahead. People would gather to share food, drink, and stories, honoring the individual’s life and the path they were on.

In ancient Rome, birthdays were celebrated with great pomp and circumstance. The Romans believed that each person had a guardian spirit or “genius” that was born with them and watched over them throughout their life. On their birthday, they would make offerings to their genius, asking for protection and guidance in the year ahead. They would also hold feasts and parties, inviting friends and family to celebrate their life and accomplishments.

Today, we may not hold the same elaborate rituals and ceremonies as our ancient ancestors, but the spiritual significance of birthdays is still present. It is a time to reflect on our journey, to give thanks for the blessings in our life, and to set intentions for the year ahead. It is a time to connect with our higher self and the divine, to ask for guidance and support as we continue on our path.

So next time your birthday rolls around, take a moment to honor the spiritual significance of the day. Light a candle, say a prayer, or simply take a moment of silence to connect with your higher self and give thanks for another year of life. And remember, you are never alone on your journey – your guardian spirit, the divine, and all those who love and support you are always by your side. Happy Birthday!

Author: Tiffany Powers http://BestAmericanPsychics.com/listing/tiffany-powers

Recognize & Resolve Your Personal Blocks

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a rut and can’t seem to move forward in life? It’s a common feeling that many of us experience at some point. But what if I told you that the key to unlocking your potential lies in identifying and working on your personal blocks?

Personal blocks are the limiting beliefs, fears, and negative patterns that hold us back from reaching our full potential. These blocks can stem from past experiences, societal conditioning, or even our own self-doubt. But the good news is that they can be overcome with a little bit of introspection and spiritual work.

One of the first steps in identifying your personal blocks is to take a closer look at your thoughts and behaviors. Are there recurring patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself self-sabotaging or doubting your abilities? These are all signs that there may be some deeper issues at play.

Once you’ve identified your personal blocks, it’s time to start working on them spiritually. This can involve practices such as meditation, journaling, or working with a spiritual healer or therapist. By delving into the root causes of your blocks, you can begin to release them and create space for new, positive energy to flow in.

Another important aspect of working on your personal blocks is to practice self-love and compassion. It’s easy to be hard on ourselves when we feel stuck or stagnant, but it’s important to remember that we are all works in progress. By treating ourselves with kindness and understanding, we can start to break down the barriers that are holding us back.

Ultimately, the key to moving forward in life lies in facing our personal blocks head-on and doing the inner work necessary to overcome them. By taking the time to identify and work on our limiting beliefs and fears, we can start to cultivate a sense of empowerment and create the life we truly desire.

So if you’re feeling stuck or held back in any area of your life, take some time to explore your personal blocks and start working on them spiritually. You deserve to live a life that is full of joy, abundance, and fulfillment – and by releasing your personal blocks, you can start to make that a reality.

Author: Tiffany Powers http://BestAmericanPsychics.com/listing/tiffany-powers

Awakening Souls

Embracing Change and Spiritual Growth in a Post-Pandemic World

Welcome to the Party!

I really try to pay attention to what I see around me, especially when I attend Psychic Fairs and Expos around the Midwest.

Observations from the Midwest

Over the last nearly a year, I’ve noticed a wonderful, incredible number of people who are realizing that there’s way more to them than they once believed.

People of every age and description who have realized the call to a more spiritual life, to explore the many gifts of spirit that are already within them, to become attuned to one healing modality or another. To live more in alignment with who they really are and to cast aside old programming and old beliefs that are not valid in their life going forward.

Pandemic Reflections

What I find to be incredibly exciting is the impact that I can see these people having going forward. But beyond that, I see the joy, satisfaction, and excitement on their faces around what is unfolding within them.

And while I certainly can’t know the catalyst for each of these people, I can guess. I believe that COVID-19 could have played a fairly important role for them.

It seems like there were many people who, either voluntarily or under direction, found themselves isolating at home, working from home, and perhaps having the time to actually take a look at what was going on in their lives for the 1st time.

Many of these same people very likely kept themselves so incredibly busy in their day-to-day lives that there was never any time for that deep dive into who they truly are, what they are here to do, and what they might need or want to do to live more in alignment with the incredible soul that they already are.

Embracing Change

So, for me, the various forms of tragedy that were also a byproduct of the pandemic are somewhat offset when I witness the forward motion that it very likely fueled.

It seems that we’re very much on the brink of some incredible change, upgrades, and, hopefully, some massive reconfiguring of so many parts of our country and world that no longer function in a satisfactory way. These people who are stepping into their truth, power, and purpose are needed to usher in the wonderful changes that have been on the horizon for far too long.

Celebrating New Seekers

While there appears to be a huge number of new seekers, it also seems as if another equally huge group of people who have been seekers for a very long time but undercover are coming out into the open and wearing it proudly. This is also wonderful news.

Collective Evolution

As I write this, like every time I write anything, I ask myself: What is my purpose in writing? What am I trying to say? The answer I found for this piece is to affirm and congratulate those who have come out of their spiritual closets, warmly welcome all those who are newly expanding, encourage everyone to share what they know, uplift when they can, and hold an image of peace, joy, and light around every situation and circumstance.

Conclusion

Together, we can shape the future and create the world we want to live and thrive in.

Author: Eric Webster

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: Insights from Akashic Records and Ancient Wisdom

Wow, it’s May 1st already, I’m not sure how it’s possible that the year is flying by so quickly and yet it is.

My normally busy brain is nearly on overload with all that I see going on in the world and in our nation. The challenge of being informed, of being true to who I know myself to be, to attempt to be a source of love and light in the world some days is a difficult outcome to achieve.

So, as I’m prone to do, I turned to the writings of people I know to be incredibly smarter than I could ever be as guidance for perhaps different ways that I could consider what’s going on and, maybe most importantly, my reaction to it.

I recognize that there is so incredibly much that is not my job to control, or to direct. But I do believe that it is incumbent upon each of us to do whatever we can to help peace and love and light gain a foothold and to overcome the forces that thrive on anger, conflict, and separation.

So, I’m going to share some of the pieces I’ve gone back to that helped me try to stay in a place of gratitude, peace, awe, and optimism. I know that the world has turned on its axis without my hands on the wheel for a very long time. I know that there is a larger picture than I am able to see, that there is a divine plan that I’m not privy to, so I guess that makes my job to just be who I am, who I came here to be, not to be a part of the problem but rather to strive to be a part of the solution, whatever that is.

Lao Tzu

“If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.”

It has been my long-standing wish and belief that it is possible for all the people of the world to come to an understanding that there is no US vs. Them, because there is in fact, only us.

That is my prayer, that is my hope, that is the image that I carry in my mind.

I will close with this: one of my favorite prayers.

Please pray with me:

Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

Please join me!

Author: Eric Webster

Angelic Healing

Many times, people come to me, broken, bent and hurt. They are looking to be healed. Not just physically, but mentally emotionally and spiritually. I send and perform healings as part of my work as a Psychic Medium and Animal Communicator. But did you know that you can also request healing and do healing on yourself? You can!

This may sound unbelievable, but it is true. We are made up of energy. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It only transmutes into other forms. So, if you are suffering in any way, you can call upon the energy from Angels, Guides and even from your own spirit to help heal you. This is what they talk about when people discuss self-healing.

Of course, there are many different ways that one can practice this but I wanted to offer a few tips on how you can help facilitate your own healing or the healing of your loved ones or pets. As a gentle reminder, this type of energy work may not eliminate the need for doctors or medicine but may be used in conjunction with medical or alternative treatment. If you feel like you’re suffering from a certain condition, please check in with your own physicians as they offer a different type of healing.

But if you would like to use this body-centered Healing along with traditional medicine, my first suggestion is you want to get to a quiet place within yourself. This may differ for various people. You may want to meditate, exercise, or even sit quietly and breathe deeply to find that quiet place within. Whatever way you can get out of your head and into your body/spirit will be helpful.

Once you feel centered, you want to do a few deep cleansing breaths and allow your energy to sink deep within your body. As you do this, you should feel some tingling emanating from your heart chakra towards the edges of your body. This is just your energy center awakening. By doing this, you’re sending the message to your cells that you want to open your energy centers, be healed and whole.

If you feel led to, allow yourself to use your hands over whatever part of your body that may be bothering you. This allows you to channel the energy more directly.

As you begin to feel the energy build in your hands and fingertips direct it into the parts of the body that need attention. Allow yourself to call in any angels or guides that would like to assist you now.

Archangel Raphael is particularly good at healing. I like to call upon him as well as Archangel Metatron, who is helpful in pushing away any unwanted energy that you may be holding onto.

These angels are honored to assist with healing and are merely waiting for us to ask. Allow the angels to send a direct cord of energy from Source into the part of the body that needs healing.

This energy is very strong and can feel like a warm pulsing sensation that is connecting to your body. Allow this to continue for as long as it feels good to you.

While you permit this energetic healing to continue, allow your spirit self to start a chat with the part of the body that is begging for your attention. Feel free to imagine yourself connecting directly with this part of your physical self. Ask questions as to what it needs.

For example, if your stomach is bothering you, allow your higher self to have an easy conversation with your stomach. Ask your stomach what is missing for it to be healed. The answer may come in a word, a sentence or even a color. But pay attention because your body always knows what it needs.

Allow this deep energy from the other side to continue to heal you. After you make the connection with the other side and allow that energy to run through you, be sure to thank the angels and any guides you have been working with. This helps complete the circuit. You will feel refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated.

It is also at this time that you may ask for the healing to continue as you go through your day or week. Feel free to set the intention for what type of healing you would like and for how long you need the healing to continue.

For example, you may ask for healing from 2 to 4 PM every afternoon. By doing so, you will be cognizant of when to be aware of any changes in your energetics field as well as allowing these shifts to take place.

Don’t be surprised during these times if you feel movement in your energy. Then feel free to check back in with your body and see what type of shifts have been made.

This type of healing is subtle and you may only notice a small shift, like a warming of a certain area. That is perfectly fine. As long as you continue with the healing practice you will notice more positive changes.

While there are some people that notice more instantaneous changes in their physical issues, certainly long-term chronic conditions take longer to heal while short term flus and the like can heal more rapidly.

Be gentle with yourself and notice any type of healing taking place and always be sure to process and practice gratitude.

I usually advise my clients to either do this energy work as they are waking up in the morning or when they are going to bed in the evening. It is at these times we are more open to healing.

The more regularly you do this the more you start to feel the physical issues soften. Just remember our body has the ability to heal. It is indeed your right and your lineage to be able to harness these energetic healing abilities.

We have the potential to undertake the work of healing ourselves and once we connect with our beautiful guides, ancestors and our angelic companions, we are able to make great improvements in our energetic, spiritual and physical health.

Author – Mari Cartagenova

April 1, 2024Shay ParkerComments OffBlog, Spiritualityangel | angelic | energy work | Healing | Spirituality

Energy in Motion: Feel It to Heal It

An excerpt from Divine Love Affair and Akashic Journey by Nancy Smith

The Energetics of Emotions

Emotions are energy in motion. Our emotions can be like flairs, rocketing up into our awareness to say “Pay Attention! This is important!”

The typical busy life is full of mental and physical jobs and tasks. Rarely have I heard anyone say “I have to spend more time feeling.” As a culture, we minimize our emotions. That is, until they snag us into feeling something we can’t avoid.

We subdue our feelings with judgments, criticism, and rationalization, or we ignore them hoping they will fade away. Feelings don’t fade away. Just like the principle of energy, emotions don’t stop they simply take another form, in another place in our consciousness. Energy is a never-ending cycle. And so are our emotions. Sometimes the new expressions can be physical ailment, mental pressure, and psychological struggles. Unexpressed emotions can be projected onto other people places and things. Blame, shame, guilt, prejudice, jealousy are all forms of unexpressed emotions.

It’s all energy in motion.

The purest form of our internal energy is our emotion. Emotion speaks a language we understand the best. Across all cultures, humans recognize and understand emotions, even with a huge language barrier. Emotions are energy in motion. They have a message to deliver, they are designed to give us information.

Feelings, emotions, and emotional reactions are multi-layered. When we finally decide to connect with our feelings we often feel a sense of confusion. Logic tries to analyze and figure out a solution that leads to more confusion. Because we still don’t know how we really feel.

The whole communication process within our neurons and brain can break down into a hot mess. Your emotions and feelings may then go underground to your unconscious. Your conscious self is then lulled into thinking your feelings are resolved. Truthfully, your emotions have only just begun to vibrate in your life. The resolution to this hot mess of emotions is not found in your analytical reasoning.

The Closed Circuit

A pure energy, from the Divine Creator, I call it the Akasha Energy, flows through us constantly. Like the beat of our heart, this energy pulses into our etheric and physical body.

Our entire body system, etheric, physical, emotional, and mental absorbs (or spends, or transforms) this energy as needed. This energy also is a continuous flow going throughout our body that connects us to the higher Akashic heaven. This energy is love and is the source of all wisdom, healing, and creation.

Our energy system aligns with this flow, for the most part, until something happens. Something could be a trauma, an unplanned influence, or something that stops us in our tracks emotionally, mentally, and or physically. If this event is not integrated or understood throughout our energy system, a disruption in our energy flow takes place. This disruption could cause what I call a closed circuit in our energy system. The energy continues to flow, but it no longer integrates with our consciousness.

The broken energy flows in a cycle from our root and lower chakras to the point of disruption and then back again to the root chakra. A closed circuit of energy can happen anywhere in our chakra system, since we need our lower root system to survive in life, at least one lower chakra is usually involved.

The energy flow is closed and no longer receives sustenance or guidance from other sources, including our Akashic soul source. These closed circuits can create misplaced belief systems. For instance, unresolved grief or anger that feeds off itself and perpetuates never-ending pain in our lives.

You can recognize a closed circuit when you have reoccurring themes in your life that don’t resolve. Anger without forgiveness is a closed circuit. Fear without courage, grief without resolution, or blame without compassion are all closed circuits.

It is possible to resolve a closed circuit through meditations and energy work in your Akashic Records. Sometimes all you need to do is to dig down and feel the root emotion and listen to the message that emotion has for you. Feeling and acknowledging root emotions will open your closed circuit which will open your energy system to the divine flow of life.

Author: Nancy Smith http://BestAmericanPsychics.com/listing/nancy-smith

Where Did You Come From?

Excerpt from Divine Love Affair an Akashic Journey – Nancy Smith

The mystical power of creation is at the core of every religion and spiritual belief.

This Creator power is usually personified by the mindset and culture of the time. In some cases, the personification of this power becomes a communally agreed upon religious belief which supports the lifestyle of that culture.

Consistent throughout humanity’s search for meaning and spiritual expression is the mystery of something beyond our individual self. Something within ourselves searches and imagines there is a beginning, a mind, or a presence that is greater than ME. Part of our intuitive being wants to understand and relate to, and even return to, the place I came from.

Is This Where I Began?

As tribes developed in different regions of the world, unique cultures and beliefs continued to develop. The following section is full of interesting descriptions of creation myths found throughout the world.

As you read these fascinating and simplified versions of creation, begin to consider the use of symbolism in each story. What could the symbolic elements be telling you about the beliefs from these various tribes and cultures? Our own intuitive and divine nature often speaks to us through symbols. What beliefs are these people working with? What are they trying to understand about themselves through these symbols?

Your beliefs were taught to you by your parents and guardians, and were reinforced by your culture, schools, peers, and society at large. Mass media subjects us to a myriad of beliefs and ideas that often contradict each other. You carry tribal memories of your beliefs in your physical DNA. You are also influenced by your past lives, and carry memories in what is referred to as spiritual DNA.

These creation stories are filled with symbolism and metaphors. As Micheal Caduto and Joseph Bruchas explain in their book, Keepers of the Earth, “Everyone’s view of the world is molded by experience: a mix of fantasy, feeling, facts and faith. Each new event and experience affects our ideas concerning the nature of life and our surroundings, shifting the way we see ourselves, other people and our environment.”

Knowing what has influenced and molded you is the first step on your journey to a soul-level understanding of yourself. In this book, you will be learning how to retrieve memories and work with deep-seated beliefs. You will bring them to your awareness in order to learn from them, so that you may grow into the power of your soul.

A Simplified History of Early Spiritual Beliefs: Where We Come From

Humans have tried to understand the origin of life and the source of their own being since the beginning of time. Spiritual beliefs and religions have been passed on by word of mouth descriptions and stories that explain the Creator and the beginning of the human race. The cosmology of a Creator—a God—is often personified based on that specific culture’s earthly experiences. Most of these descriptions of life source energy are brief, sometimes vague, or not clearly documented. Ultimately, there is a consistency of reoccurring descriptions and references to a divine presence before all things were created.

The concept of Creator shifted from a female to a male over a long course of time. Archeological findings show that in the time before written language, the archetype of a female Creator seemed to prevail. As written language developed, The one God over all concept often assumes that a male deity is the highest God and Creator.

In most traditions there is a desire to obtain spiritual wisdom and a reassuring connection to the Creator. The archetypal belief is that this connection to the Creator will bring prosperity and relief from the sufferings of life.

Also present throughout most spiritual belief systems is the archetypal fear of having forgotten God and “his” commands. While some may have stayed true to the ways and faith of God, others fell to the ways of following their own worldly lusts, and neglecting or even forgetting God. If God has been forgotten, who is going to tell their children about the mysteries of God, the Creator, so that God will keep them safe? This archetype speaks to the yearning to nurture the human spirit and soul deeply embedded in humanity.

As you search for your spiritual origins, first look at what has influenced and molded you. Next, look at what resonates with you. For instance, are you a child of God, a star seed, a creation of Mother Earth, a transplant from another universe, or a being from another plane of existence? We ALL have spiritual origins, and the challenge is to remember Soul and Source when you wonder where you have come from!

Peace out!

Author: Nancy Smith http://bestamericanpsychics.com/listing/nancy-smith

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