"To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure. You have no idea what is in store for you, but you will, if you are wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown and accept whatever comes in the spirit in which the gods may offer it.” ~ Freya Stark Soulful travel transforms us. It takes us outside of our familiar habits and comfort zones, expands our awareness, and broadens our perspective on life. When we visit an unfamiliar place or a foreign country, we feel more alive and one with the universe. In these sacred moments where our … [Read more...]
3 Sacred Ways to Honor the Space Between No Longer and Not Yet
“Honor the space between no longer and not yet.... This is the place where resilience, possibility and opportunity are born.”~ Nancy Levin Just like there’s a space between one breath to another, there’s a sacred space between no longer and not yet. It’s a transformative space that opens up when you move from one phase of your life to another. It’s essential to honor this sacred space that allows you to integrate all that has happened or experienced in your life, and what you want to create in the future. It’s the creational space where all possibilities exist for you manifest your highest and best life. Sometimes these transitional … [Read more...]
3 Anxiety-Soothing Mindfulness Practices to Stay Calm in the Midst of Chaos
Before you can shift your anxiety to inner peace, you first have to become mindful of it. When you’re in fear or anxiety, you are in your head either worrying about the past or the future. By bringing your attention from your head to your heart, you come into the present moment where anxiety doesn’t exist. That’s why mindfulness practices work well with reducing anxiety because they create a calm and peaceful shift in your energies. Mindfulness gives you the ability to reframe your anxiety and see the sacred information that is there to guide you. Once you become aware of your anxiety and call it out into the open, you have the choice to … [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...]
Saying Goodbye and Hello: Creating A Ritual of Release
A sacred practice that can help you transmute any loss or pain into a transformative experience is a self-designed ritual of release. Rituals of release assist you in leaning into your “sweet pain” and letting go of whatever no longer aligns with your soul’s path. You can create a personal ceremony to bless and release anyone or anything that you need to let go of in your life. Possible ceremonies may include a private prayer service, the burning of items, the creation of a picture scrapbook or journal, or the designing of a vision board that reflects your future intentions. Rituals of release can also include making a … [Read more...]
3 Sacred Ways to Flow with the Cycles of Life
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. . . .There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” - Rachel Carson Human life parallels the seasons and cycles of nature. Having an awareness of the cycles of life affords you a spiritual clarity that promotes healing and a sense of wholeness. In the natural world, cycles perpetuate life, such as the changing seasons, the rings of trees, the spirals of shells, and the rising and setting of the sun. They exist because of nature’s … [Read more...]
Sacred Emerging: Navigating the New “Normal” as We Reenter the World
As you begin to emerge from your pandemic cocoon, you may feel overwhelmed, even anxious about re-entering a post-quarantine world. You may be concerned about things returning to “normal” when you’ve transformed your life into a new, more conscious and enlightened normal. Most of all, you may want to stay in your safe and secure bubble. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. You’ve just come through an especially intense, challenging, and for some of you, traumatic time. Just the thought of shifting back to the way it was can be anxiety-provoking. I’ve been calling this, “Reentry Anxiety.” This time of spiritual … [Read more...]
Transmuting Emotional Pain as a Spiritual Process
A challenge, crisis or a loss, can be an energetic gateway to soul level transformation. It may trigger an unresolved emotional pain that we haven’t fully healed. This kind of pain may seem to come out of the blue; yet, know that it has been buried in your subconscious and held in your body for years. Even when you think you have worked through a loss or traumatic experience; the subtle layers of pain may surface for healing when you least expect it. Without full release, however, this psychic pain can create chronic distress that can manifest as depression, anxiety, or physical illness. Only when such pain is released and then, … [Read more...]
Spiritual Completion: A Time of Endings and New Beginnings
The period of spiritual completion is a time of endings and new beginnings. These life-death-rebirth cycles aren’t just an act of finality, but one of transition and spiritual growth. Such cycles run together like watercolors on a white canvas, an ending merging with a new beginning. I’ve been asked over the years, “What’s the difference between completion and closure?” Simply, completion is a spiritual process whereas closure is a physical one. Completion takes letting go of your past at the soul level. This means spiritually releasing anyone and anything that no longer supports your soul’s path. When we spiritually complete … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Transcend Being Triggered by Others
“When you are immune to the opinions & actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.” ~ Miguel Ruiz When we learn to transcend being triggered, we support our soul’s evolution. We’ve all been triggered by others at one time or another. Whether we are triggered physically or emotionally, it’s part of being human. Yet, these are evolutionary opportunities for awakening and spiritual growth. When we can remain calm in the midst of any storm, we will have mastered the strength of transcendence. You have physical and emotional triggers that alert you to what’s going on within you. Your body always knows and actually … [Read more...]
