Many people hold the false belief that there is only one soul mate for each person and we have to seek them out to be happy. In reality, there are thousands of soul-connections with whom we can come in contact or interact with over a lifetime. When we encounter any person with whom we have such a connection, we instantly are drawn to them, and experience an energetic connection through our thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses. We may not see each other for long periods of time, but our soul bond remains forever. Soul mates appear in our lives to assist us with our soul’s progression. They enhance our lives by providing insights, … [Read more...]
Looking at Loss through the Lens of the Soul
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love.” ~ Washington Irving Life-death-rebirth transitions are passages which bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual maturation. Many of us have difficulty accepting or moving through loss of any kind— let alone the kind that unravels us to our core, and challenges us to find the spiritual strength to live in the midst of such devastating pain. During these dark moments of the soul, I find solace in knowing that we are all here for a … [Read more...]
A Spiritual Forgiveness Practice to Keep Your Energy Clear
Forgiveness renews connection, enhances our compassion, and allows us to create a clean slate so we can begin anew. It allows us to remain engaged in positive interactions with others even when there has been an emotional injury. Practicing forgiveness consistently sustains unconditional love and connectedness with others. Such positive interactions support positive health benefits and loving connected relationships. Forgiveness also promotes well-being because it helps up you regulate and release your negative emotions. Through forgiveness, you can clear any negative emotions that block trust and intimacy in your relationships. It assists … [Read more...]
The Spiritual Practice of Letting It Be
A good way to release the need for control is by “letting it be”—a spiritual practice highlighted in Paul McCartney’s inspirational song of the same title. Simply saying to ourselves, “Let it be,” informs the brain that we have entered a no judgment zone which allows us to drop into our heart. In this heart space, we can let go of our attachment to a person, situation, or outcome and any associated negativity. The practice of “letting it be,” encourages compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance of our own and others’ soul journeys. It also allows us to trust the divine unfolding of our lives by leading with our hearts as they whisper words … [Read more...]
A Sacred Exercise for Grounding in the Midst of Frenetic Energies
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, especially during these intense, uncertain, and turbulent times. You are not alone. You may feel on edge, more agitated than usual, and your sense of security faltering. All you have to do is turn on the news and you will notice how deeply affected you are by what’s happening in the world. Because of this energetic intensity, you may be feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, and unsettled than you normally do. Here’s the good news! This is actually an intense period of self-healing, self-discovery, personal and global transformation. Maintaining balance and inner peace is challenging for all of us right now … [Read more...]
Caregivers: The Importance of Honoring Your Energetic Boundaries
Healthy caregiving is a loving, energetic exchange in which we are the conduits for light force energy. This exchange results in a positive energy flow first to ourselves and then to others through the heart center. As a true caregiver, we can open our heart compassionately in healthy detachment and maintain a positive flow of energy with the other person without suffering with them. This compassionate detachment keeps us from taking things “to heart” which can stress the heart center, resulting in physical and emotional distress or depression. The pattern of caretaking, on the other hand, takes its toll on us physically, emotionally, … [Read more...]
Transmuting Pain (Trauma) into Transformation
“To live is to be willing to die over and over again. From the awakened point of view, that’s life.” ~ Pema Chödrön Sometimes a crisis such as a serious illness, trauma, or loss gives us the opportunity for soul level transformation. In some ways, change—even the hard change of healing old wounds—is easier when the alternative is unthinkable. But for many of us, daily life isn’t enough to trigger that kind of soul level transformation. Instead, we allow the emotional pain to build for years, even decades, because it’s easier to ignore it than to lean in and let go. Without full release, however, these old traumas can create chronic distress … [Read more...]
Love Is Always the Answer
Love is what connects us to other human beings and all of life. Even though we are not separate from the spiritual consciousness that permeates our physical universe, many of us feel disconnected when people do not understand us, do not feel the way we feel, or do not see things the way we see them. Even communicating with others can be difficult when they seem to have totally different perspectives. Yet, despite these challenges, we still have a strong, innate need to connect with others and feel a sense of belonging. Interestingly, science supports the widely accepted premise that we love instinctually. Brené Brown, in The Gifts of … [Read more...]
Transmute Your Pain into Transformation
Spiritual alchemy is burning away the “dross” of an ordinary material and transforming it into a refined substance such as gold. When you render this material, you strip away the layers, exposing what’s underneath. This is the process you go through when you transmute the layers of your pain into your refined essence---the gold of your true being. Sometimes a crisis such as a serious illness, trauma, or loss forces us to lean into our vulnerabilities and open to intense transformation. In some ways, change—even the hard change of healing old wounds—is easier when the alternative is unthinkable. But for many of us, daily life isn’t enough to … [Read more...]
Creating Sacred Couple Time
With the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s important to create time alone to celebrate sacred couple time. It’s easy to fall back into our couple comfort zones, allowing the daily routines and responsibilities to become the focus of the relationship. You may think that you are connecting with your partner by engaging in child or household responsibilities together. But nurturing emotional and spiritual intimacy with you and your partner takes dedicated sacred couple time. It means spending time connecting heart to heart and soul to soul. These intimate interludes focus on “being” rather than “doing.” They provide a much-needed break … [Read more...]
