There's been a theme of personal crisis in sessions this week and last week, with traumas front and center. Many of us are feeling the intensity of these times. The energy of change is causing us to feel unsettled, confused, at our limit, and like everything is upside down.
As my fellow healer Brynne Dippell says, “Great change is upon us. Massive, fundamental change, in which the very foundations of our lives are shaking apart.” If you're not feeling what I named above, just save this blog for if you ever need it. If you are, know that you're not alone. I created a new YouTube to help with panic attacks. It’ll help anxiety and fear too. You don't have to be in the midst of a panic attack to listen, you can use it whenever you’re feeling out of sorts. For those of you who prefer to read rather than watching, the process is below. For all of you, be extra gentle with yourself and rest as often as needed. Self-care is a priority when the chaos gets amplified and boy oh boy is it amplified! Process to heal Panic Attacks, Fear, and Anxiety: ~Put one hand over your forehead and one over the back of your neck. This will calm the vagus nerve, your fight or flight response. (To learn more, click here) ~Breathe. ~Squeeze your toes. ~Look at the clock. State the time and the date out loud. State your name and age out loud. This will begin to bring you into present time. ~Touch the place of panic. Maybe the heart or stomach- it could be anywhere, or a combination of places. Begin to gently tap the place/places. Then say to that area, “Body, we are safe. In present moment present time, we can be safe.” ~Do the left ear tapping (click here for a reminder). ~Imagine roots growing from your feet, deep into the earth. Imagine a huge tree trunk growing from the base of your spine to the center of the planet, where it will hook in. Imagine all the frenetic energy in your body releasing down these grounding cords, helping to soothe and calm your body. ~Now imagine yourself cocooned in a huge, beautiful ball of light of your favorite color. As if you’re in the middle of a snow globe. Allow this cocoon of light to hold your body in a safe and sacred space. ~Breathe deeply into the abdomen, as best you can. Place one hand on your lower abdomen and on the inhale, extend your lower abdomen outward. On the exhale, allow your abdomen to relax. Do this a few times. ~Tapping again, let’s Ho'oponopono the area holding the anxiety, fear, or panic. Say to that area: “I love you body. I'm so sorry we're experiencing this energy. I forgive and release whatever is stuck here. Thank you for helping me.” Repeat that. ~Still tapping, say: “It's safe for me to come back to myself, even in the midst of panic. It's safe for me to connect to myself, even in the midst of this panic. It's safe for me to love myself, even in the midst of this panic. It's safe for me to begin to anchor back into my body, even in the midst of this panic." ~Feel that grounding cord and if it would help, imagine that grounding cord growing upwards, encasing your whole body in a rooted place of safety. For some, that will feel soothing and calming, for others, restrictive. Do what’s right for you! ~ Continuing to tap, say: “I take my power back from this panic. I choose to begin to feel safe. I choose to experience safety in present time. It's safe for me to ground out all of this remaining panic now. Even if I don't have all the answers, it's safe for me to begin to root into my body in present time. I forgive and release all of this energy that’s stirred up and I choose to ground it out now. I forgive and release anything tying me to the past and I choose to ground it out now. I forgive and release anything creating panic from the future, and I choose to anchor into the now.” ~If you can’t connect to yourself or your body yet, that’s ok. Imagine you’re under a beautiful blue waterfall of light- your favorite shade of blue. Let it flow down your nervous system and throughout your entire body, flushing out any energies that aren’t allowing a state of calm. Anything that no longer serves you. Close your eyes and feel that waterfall helping you match a state of calm. Do this for as long as you need. Let it run through the muscles as well, releasing any tension. ~If the area is still amped up, tap the area of upset again. Say, “I love and accept you.” Whatever you can’t accept will get stuck like glue in your space. So even though it doesn’t feel good, the energy of acceptance will begin to dissipate it. Whatever got stirred up is scared; we want to soothe those parts of ourselves. ~Continue tapping and saying out loud: “You are not bad and wrong. You are worthy and deserving of love. I love and accept you. I forgive and release whatever remaining energy is stuck here, keeping me separate from myself. I love and accept myself.” Even if you hear parts of you opposing your words, say them anyway. Repeat multiple times. ~Wrap yourself in a hug. Literally put your arms around yourself and hug yourself. Then rub your arms and legs. When you panic, you swirl up and out of your body. Touch will help bring you in. ~If there’s still residue, go take a walk or an Epsom salt bath. Do something that feels good to you. You can also use Bach flower remedies. Skip to the 15 minute mark in the video and I show you 3 different ones that are beautifully effective! May this help you tremendously!!
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As today is Valentine’s Day, no matter what your romantic situation is, claim this day for YOU!
If you’re in pain romantically, create the day as a day of self-love. Do something nice for yourself. If you’re with a partner- do the same. Don’t put pressure on another to give you the “perfect” day or night. Create self-love first! Ask yourself this question: “The most self-loving thing I can do for myself, would be to…” And then listen to and honor the response. If you want to take this concept further, read my blog from 2023 here. Have a beautiful, self-loving day!! Last week, with the upcoming storm due to hit Los Angeles, I found my imagination going to worst-case scenarios. The fear from the media got under my skin, which is interesting phrasing when you think about things getting “under your skin.” That means it was able to make it through my boundaries, through all the layers of my aura, and into the core of me.
That fired me up with a “Hell no!” which led to me taking my power back and further saying, “I refuse that energy!” With that though, I needed to discover why I was vulnerable, and I realized my inner child was fueling the fear. Everything in my reality felt too out of control with unknowns for her, thus creating dread. Meditatively, I went in and asked her to show me what was happening in her reality, that felt out of control with unknowns. I found myself in my childhood bedroom, where I was tormented by ghosts at night. I saw her, as I used to be, surrounded by every stuffed animal possible, keeping her in a protective circle to ward off the dark energies. With zero judgment and complete compassion, I allowed her to express her fears from her perspective. I let her talk and talk until she felt complete. Then I spoke to her and told her that while we couldn't do anything when we were little, now I could make a difference. I could shine the light of Divine energy on the monsters under the bed and in the closet and banish them. I could fill the tendril of fear that had infiltrated her little mind with the brightest golden light I could imagine, thus erasing it. And then I could pick up her up and integrate her into present time Me. She loved these ideas, and I did them, while I held her, keeping her safe. Showing her the monsters will no longer have power over her. With her in my arms, I grounded myself in present time, reminding myself that I'm always being taken care of, and that I'm choosing love (rather than fear) and an outcome of safety. Then I ran beautiful golden light down my nervous system to calm my body, while integrating her into my heart. As the storm raged, I proclaimed as often as I needed, that I chose to see safety and love, while imagining a blanket of those energies over our house and our street. And wouldn’t you know it, our house and street fared beautifully, and my inner child was happily at peace in her new safe place in my heart. It’s winter, at least here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means time for hibernation.
If you're in a cold climate, it's easier to see that the trees are bare, but they're not dead. They're resting up for when they burst forth all their blooms in the spring. In colder climates, it’s also easier to create more down time and going within- both literally and figuratively- because the weather demands it. Those in warmer climates need to actively allow hibernation time. This is a time of energy conservation, rather than expenditure. Right after the holidays, I felt spent. I figured I’d bounce back quickly, but no, I needed a lot more rest. I felt confused, had zero motivation, nor clear direction. Instead of rushing through the feelings of confusion and uncertainty, trying to “fix” them, I sat with them, allowed them, and didn’t try to make them go away. If anything, I owned and accepted them. And believe me, usually I like to figure out what’s going on and quickly process through it. But I didn’t. I gave myself permission to fully embrace inner rest and hibernation. Doing this did an interesting thing. After a couple weeks, creative thoughts started to come at random times. I started to feel a tad more motivated. And I became a bit clearer on my direction. You can't get clear on your priorities and recharge if you’re always moving from one thing to the next. If you’re, as U2 so brilliantly said, “Running to stand still.” But, if you take the time to stop, to pause, and to rest, you can replenish your creative well and energy reserves. You can decide what to focus your attention on. You can become inspired. Life isn't a competition, nor a race. If you pause when you need to, you won't miss out on anything. The idea that you will is a great lie of the negative ego. And listen, right now if you're super motivated and inspired and you’re expending energy, there’s nothing wrong with that. We all have to follow our own personal rhythm. If you're in a period of Spring having already sprung, then be aware of when you too need to step back and hibernate. For those feeling the need to go within, honor that as you're matching the season. As for me, I'm still in hibernation mode. There are small steps I’m taking, but I’m not fully recharged yet. That’ll come; I’m not rushing it. It’s still winter. Happy 2024!!!
I wish for you a SPECTACULAR year filled with incredible health, happiness, success, joy, laughter, fun, adventures, and love. The cards were loud for a New Year pull. Plus, an 8th card made an appearance! (Not surprised as 2024 is an “8” year) I asked what you most needed to know or work on as we enter 2024. Interestingly, 4 of the 8 cards literally jumped out of their decks as I was shuffling. That doesn’t typically happen for me. Clearly they were insistent! Plus, my tarot deck wanted to join the party, but only the Major Arcana. For the two different numbers that chose the Tarot, the cards are more than what you need to know as we enter the year, they told me they are your theme for the next six months. As always, ground yourself before pulling and check in with your gut as to which card is right for you today. Don’t automatically pull your favorite number. Happy choosing and may this be your best year yet! Card One Card Two Card Three Card Four Card Five Card Six Card Seven Card Eight If I’ve done my job (highlighted words will bring you to a previous blog), in 2023 you began to feel more empowered, rather than powerless.
You have a new visual for grounding yourself when the chaos is high. And you have a guided meditation to help you release anxiety and fear. You’re choosing to be more of your light and using that light to overcome fear. You’re being more responsible with your emotions. You know how to detach from a fear spiral. You’re staying present, rather than getting stuck in the past. You’re able to co-create the energy on the planet by sending healing into the world. You know the techniques for boosting your immune system, calming electromagnetic energy, and quieting your vagus nerve. You’re accomplishing more, by doing less, while daring to be yourself and becoming the master of your destiny. And at the core, you know that love is all there is, and you’re creating more self-love. May 2023 end in wonderful ways for you!! It’s that time of year again; time to find your word for 2024!
For those of you who are new to my blogs, this is based on a John Gordon blog I read, maybe eight years ago. In it, he suggested picking one word for the upcoming year, versus creating resolutions that only make you feel badly if you can’t fulfill them. In his words, “just one word that gives meaning, mission, passion and purpose. One word that will help me be my best.” I love this idea and have been using it ever since. For those who picked a word for 2023, was it successful? Did it help you grow and become more? Celebrate yourself if so. If not and you forgot about it, don’t beat yourself up. This isn’t something to add stress, it’s something to inspire you and help you create your reality. Your word(s) can be anything that you’re wanting to infuse into 2023: inner peace, self-actualization, fun, compassion, self-love, play, creative expression, being, surrender, stillness - the list is endless. Make sure the word is actionable and not just a concept. I’ve made that mistake, lol. Twice I chose a word that I wanted to infuse into my year, but the word wasn’t easy to focus on daily. However, the year I choose “wisdom,” that was a perfect choice for me. Daily I could ask if the choices I was making were wise or not. I still use the word “wisdom’ constantly as a touch stone, as using it continually for a year had a profound effect on how I operate in the world. Same with the year “self-love” was my word. I could easily check if my choices were loving towards myself, or discounting of what I needed. So, sit with it. There are no wrong answers regarding your word; it’s very personal. Sometimes you’ll choose it, and sometimes it chooses you. Either way, you’ll know. You’ll feel in your gut that that word is the word for you. And no pressure by the way, it doesn’t have to be perfect! You may even change it a couple times until you find the right fit; I have. Once you have your word, write it in big letters somewhere that you’ll read it each day. And not just a passing glance, but truly, “how can I bring this word into action today?” Next, see that word infused throughout 2024. Imagine a calendar and visualize your word woven throughout the days and months. Imagine that word opening you up to possibilities, insights, changes, and personal growth. As you focus on it daily or weekly, you’ll find that you may be led to experiences, books, and talks etc., that are exactly what you need to learn and hear to help you grow and have more of that word in your reality. If you want, share your word with me and I’ll support you in your growth. Happy choosing and may your word transform your 2024!!! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, my Birthday is on Monday (I LOVE my birthday!!! Total Sag here, lol), and I wanted to take a moment and say a huge:
THANK YOU!!!! Thank you for reading what I write, thank you for your beautiful emails, comments, and support, and thank you for the YouTube follows and comments- you rock!! And to be clear, I’m grateful for you even if you never comment or write to me. I’m grateful you exist. I’m grateful you’re in my reality. We all go through hard days, weeks, months, and sometimes years. If you’re in a rough spot, I’m not going tell you you need to be grateful during this Thanksgiving time. Instead, I’m flowing Divine light into your reality, to hopefully soothe your soul. And to those in a great place, you get the light too! I’m like Oprah today, “You get some Divine light, and you get some Divine light!” Everyone reading this today is being bathed in it. I appreciate and value you! Thank You!! I've been witnessing an astronomical rise in people's stress levels and anxiety. Beyond the detriment to one’s body, the mental and emotional toll is profound. I'm not immune to stress; I understand it personally.
When there's deep childhood wounds or trauma stuck in the nervous system, it can be really hard to regulate your fight or flight response. Add to that the amped up energy in the world and all the places our attention is pulled, as well as the drive to “do, do, do.” It can be exhausting, and cause overwhelm. The first step to calming that, is a very deep grounding meditation; getting out of the mental spin and into your body. Matching the slow healing frequency of the earth, to create an experience of rooted calm. I know that that's not always easy. Usually there are so many issues that can keep you from wanting to be grounded, including stored pain in the body. The irony is, the more you’re in your body and connected to the Earth, the easier it is to release the pain. If you’re dissociated and out of your body, the pain stays trapped. You’re here on this planet to experience life in a body. From within, is where you can create and manifest change; not from flying out in the ethers. Being grounded in yourself is the place of greatest empowerment for you. And where you can experience a deep feeling of safety. This is why I'm always talking about grounding yourself. This is why I consistently release grounding meditations. I want to help you feel more powerfully embodied. (Check out my meditations on YouTube) If this triggers you at all, breathe. You may have stored trauma coming to the surface. Simply sit with the idea that it can be possible to feel comfortable and safe in your body. Don’t push the issue, just sit with the idea. Interestingly, I was going to remind you of this even before I released the upcoming meditation class. Check it out if you want a different experience of being in your body. One in which your body becomes your friend, and a sacred space for your spirit. You’ll know if it’s right for you. I'm so excited to announce a new program I've created for you!! 21 days of guided morning meditations to help you create more embodied presence in your life.
I talk about the power of presence a lot and I know that starting the day grounded and in your body makes a phenomenal difference. I can be very airy and out of body so for me, a strong morning routine is vital!! While I had been doing a morning meditation for decades, I recently took it up a notch during my recent Master's program. Thus, I want to share various tools and techniques to help you feel more empowered and centered as you begin each day. To learn more about the series, click here. |
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