Breathwork is one of the most powerful spiritual practices that we have to bring us in to a state of equanimity. With so much happening in our lives, knowing how to bring your energy into a calm and centered state is key to living a life without suffering and with more ease and joy. Our breath not only keeps us alive but is the vital life force and essence of life. It brings energy into our bodies that connects us with the universe. It is the cosmic bridge between the physical and our mind and heart. The breath helps us create space within our bodies and in our lives. We use only ten percent of our lung capacity. For most of us, our … [Read more...]
Make Being Soulfully Awake, Aware, and Attentive a Priority
Living a soul-hearted life takes being soulfully awake, aware and attentive a priority in your life. Conscious soul awareness is your intuitive ability to tune in to divine information that provides you with an enlightened more spiritual perspective on life. It’s connecting to the energy of soul through your heart center. Your heightened awareness bypasses logical thinking and sources through the pure energy of your heart, your soul chamber. You were born with the ability to be an open channel of spiritual information. It is your divine nature. Although you may tune in to this energy differently than others, you tap into the same divine … [Read more...]
5 Sacred Soul Truths I Discovered After a Month of Nomadic Living
“Make me strong in spirit, courageous in action, gentle of heart, let me act in wisdom, conquer my fear and doubt, discover my own hidden gifts, meet others with compassion, be a source of healing energies, and face each day with hope and joy.” Abby Willowroot Last Tuesday, I began the last leg of my road trip that began in Cleveland and ended in Sunset Beach, NC where I am now living. This nomadic journey has given me the opportunity to become crystal clear of what’s important in my life. During this sacred time, I’ve become highly aware of my sacred soul truths and what no longer aligns with these core values. Being on the open road … [Read more...]
Transitions: Times of Self-Discovery, Healing, and Change
We are constantly moving through transitions which are times of self-discovery, healing, and change. As a collective, humanity is experiencing a particularly intense period of transition leading to global and personal transformation. We are in a time of tremendous shift and an evolution of our consciousness at soul level. So, we must trust ourselves and what’s in store for our future, and move through these tumultuous times with lightness, love and a knowing that we are prepared. It is essential that we love continuously now and let go of more in our lives then, ever before. You may experience transitions as chaotic, discombobulating, or … [Read more...]
What My Piano Taught Me About Letting Go
Leaning in and letting go are our greatest spiritual teachers. When we release anyone or anything, we create space for change, growth and ultimately, transformation. Whether we experience it as a tsunami or a gentle wave, each of us is up for life-altering change at these times. Leaning in and letting go creates the sacred space for self-healing and spiritual transformation. The release of emotional pain is the key to our uncovery to love. We cannot fully open to self-love when we are clutching our hurts so tightly. This week I said good-bye to my beloved piano. I felt incredibly blessed for the joy it has given me. The piano was gifted … [Read more...]
5 Precious Self-Care Practices for a Stress-Free Holiday
It’s challenging to go through the holidays without being emotionally triggered or stressed out. You want a loving and peaceful with everyone you encounter. You want to stay calm and centered and move through the season with ease and grace. Yet, the holiday season is upon you before you’ve even wrapped your first gift, baked a cookie, or got your joy on. So how do you stay calm, centered, and intentional at this time of year? You consciously slow down, create sacred space, and give yourself precious self-care. Precious self-care requires that you nurture yourself with all the kindness and love you would shower on someone you cherish. Too … [Read more...]
Creating the Sacred Space of “SOULitude”
Solitude is good for the soul. Creating space to be alone sustains your connection with your heart, your true being, and your soul’s journey. It’s also essential to your health, happiness and well-being. Most of all, it gives you the opportunity to tune in, reflect and cultivate self-awareness so you can bring your life into alignment with your soul’s path. Spending time alone wasn’t always easy for me. I used to feel tremendous anxiety when I would sit still and be with myself. All I wanted to do was run away from the uncomfortable feelings that surfaced when I took time to sit alone, feel my feels, and tune in to the spiritual … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Lean Into Life (Instead of Trying to Control It)
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” ~ Alice Walker One of the ways you know you’re feeling out of control of your life is when you notice yourself trying to micromanage everyone and everything. When you feel yourself needing to control, it’s time to pause, lean in to these feelings, and ask yourself what’s really going on within you. The need to control stems from insecurity and you use it as a substitute for internal security. Unfortunately, this fear-based pattern only generates an illusion of stability. It displaces an absolute trust in yourself and your connection to source onto external … [Read more...]
3 Ways to View Your Life from the Perspective of the Soul
“When the soul is heard but not engaged, we fall into a type of sorrow, a soul depression.” ~ Bill Plotkin Looking at our life from a soul perspective expands our understanding of ourselves and why we are here. It helps us discover who we are at soul level and what’s our purpose for being here at this time. It answers the question: Why are we here on Earth at this particular time? From a soul perspective, that answer is: to assist and be a part of the evolution of our human consciousness to a higher level. Adopting a spiritual perspective puts the cosmic power into your own hands for co-creating the life you want. It offers a higher … [Read more...]
Healing Insecurity and the Unhealthy Patterns that Stem from It
Feelings of insecurity undermine your health, career, and relationships. Such feelings create anxiety, diminish your confidence, and erode your self-esteem. You may believe if you do more, achieve more, or care more, you will finally “be enough.” Yet, when you feel insecure, you deny our power and sabotage your success. You live in a perpetual state of self-doubt, afraid to freely express your true self. As a result, you try to overcompensate for your insecurities through unhealthy patterns such as people-pleasing, approval-seeking, needing to control, and care-taking. Feelings of insecurity develop early in our lives. The relationship we … [Read more...]
