It's hard to know what to say today, as half this country is in shock and trauma. 
 
For those feeling the shock, or the numb, honor your feelings. You may not be able to ground yourself, I sure haven't been able to, and you may feel “unmoored and restless” as a friend described- that’s understandable. Don't push it.
 
Do as little as you can, disconnect- especially from social media, grieve, release rage safely (ideas here), and give yourself the time and space you need to process. 
 
If you’re not in that camp, have compassion for those who are. 
 
This week (the timing isn’t lost on me), I'm teaching you a technique to calm your nervous system. It's super easy to implement, especially whenever you feel stressed, unsafe, and out of sorts. 
 
From inaction and freeze, to fight or flight and over doing, all are signs of a dysregulated nervous system.
 
This technique brings you back to an inner place of rooted safety so you can feel calm, grounded, and empowered in present time.
 
Now I will say, some of you won’t be able to do this today, nor will you have the desire to calm your nervous system and that’s OK!! Keep this in your back pocket for when you’re ready.
 
Wrapping everyone in massive love.

Nervous System Technique

Since this has come up multiple times in sessions recently, I wanted to point out that the greater the change you experience, the greater the potential disruption to your system. And by system I mean your body, your thoughts, your emotions, your energy levels- all parts of you.
 
It's not unusual to feel depression after a huge event, even if that event is good. Even if it's a positive. I learned this decades ago from Lazaris, a channeled entity similar to Abraham Hicks.
 
I first experienced this after getting married. Even though I knew what Lazaris had said, I couldn't quite reconcile why I was feeling a weird depression after such a beautiful wedding. But it was because for a year before the event, I expended a huge amount of energy, planning, imaginings, and focus on that event. When it was over, it was a letdown to my whole being. And I don't mean letdown as in it's a bad thing, I mean all my energy that had been so wrapped up in something, now needed to wind down. Sudden change, from massive planning to regular life, is disruptive, and that can cause depression.
 
This also came up when we moved back into our house after a nine-month remodel. It took me a full month to release the depression. And luckily that time, I understood where the depression was coming from and didn’t judge it. I simply needed to allow it and be in it. Which wasn’t fun but when we don’t fight what is and we surrender to it, it moves through much more quickly.
 
I know from the outside it doesn't look rational to feel depressed after amazing experiences. Remember that rational comes from logic and the mind, and that’s not where this depression originates. It comes from the emotions and energy systems. As I said above, when you’ve spent so much of your time, energy, and focus on creating something, once you get it, there’s a period of what feels like a void, where all your energy and focus doesn't have a new place to go yet.
 
It doesn't mean you don't want that incredible thing you worked so hard to create, it doesn't mean something’s wrong with it or you, it simply means you need to recalibrate. You need to sit in the newness and allow all parts of you to catch up.
 
I want you to be aware of this so you can remember it and so that you don’t judge yourself if you experience it. The depression will release and turn to joy, just give it time.


I made a video on this subject. Click Here to Watch.

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In my blogs, I’ve written a lot over the years about the power of your light and The Light when it comes to anything dark, both internal and external- i.e., fears, worst case scenarios, negativity, etc. 
 
There's a fear-based misperception that anything dark can overtake anything of light. It's a huge lie. 
 
Today, I speak to that while teaching you a couple techniques. This impromptu video stems from a client session I recently had where this topic came up again. 
 
The video is only 5 minutes long, but it’s a powerful reminder you may need to hear, and a way to connect more deeply to your Soul.
 
 Look at my video on "Taking Your Power Back" on YouTube for further assistance, or any prior blogs under the category, "Owning Your Light." May this be hugely empowering!


YouTube

With so many people on their phones all the time, we've stopped seeing the world. And when we do look up, we see what our belief system shows us. But is that really seeing or simply being aware of things that support our expectations?
 
We need a reset to see from a fresh perspective.
 
Sarah Tacy taught me the beginning part of this exercise in presence. It builds upon techniques I've shared before. 

​Right now, really see your surroundings from a neutral perspective, without story. Look around your room. What do the walls look like? Pause and notice the walls. Now notice something you like in your room. Really look at it and feel the feelings surrounding that item.
 
If you’re at work and nothing makes you smile in your environment, stick with what’s neutral.
 
If you have a window, look outside. Do you see nature? If not can you imagine nature? Observe nature for a moment. There’s no story with nature. The Oak tree isn’t hoping it becomes an Oak. The flowers live their individual purpose and beauty.
 
If you can, step outside and breathe the air. Notice if it's hot or cool and if there's a breeze. Look at the leaves if there are trees around you, or a flower, or the grass. Maybe it's more of a desert environment and you see a lot of brown. Calibrate yourself to nature, if and when you can.
 
Regardless of whether you’re outside or at your desk, now feel your feet on the ground. Take a moment to feel your body. Feel the temperature in the room. Pause for a moment and listen to the sounds around you.
 
Engaging the senses further enhances your presence and grounding, in addition to calming your nervous system. When we're on devices a lot, we stop tuning into our environment. We stopped seeing the little miracles that could be there. But if you attune yourself to seeing more, not only will you become more present, but you’ll actually see more that there is to see.
 
This week, step out of the stories, step into gentle neutral observation, and notice whole new worlds opening to you. Your Future Self thanks you.


*If you prefer video, click here to see a slightly different version of this blog*
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On the Abraham Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale, appreciation has the highest emotional frequency, along with love and joy. It’s an uplifting energy that’s incredibly expansive; meaning the more you appreciate, the more there is to appreciate.
 
While appreciation and gratitude can go hand in hand, they’re different. According to Google, gratitude “is a feeling of thankfulness,” whereas appreciation “is the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.”
 
I wrote about appreciation in a 2019 blog with a micro-meditation. I recently listened to an interview with Jack Canfield who reminded me of its power.
 
So today, I have for you a new meditation, similar to the 2019 version, but this one is designed to raise your resonance and vibration even higher than the previous one.
 
Sarah Kristenson says, “Appreciation gives others specific recognition for their part in your happiness or success. If you want to improve a relationship with anyone, show them appreciation.”
 
And from my perspective, that includes yourself and your body. Thus, I added appreciation for specific areas of the body in the meditation, something I started doing for myself that has had wonderfully positive effects.
 
I highly encourage you to listen to this before doing any manifestation techniques as it will elevate that which you’re looking to create.
 
And a huge shout of appreciation to my dear friend Sheva Carr, the architect and Director of HeartMath’s HeartMastery Program for teaching me the basis of this technique.
 
Enjoy!

Appreciation Meditation Link

I don't know about you, but the eclipse last weekend kicked my butt! Massive fatigue, not knowing what end was up, and feeling very unsettled. Although I will say, the technique I posted on YouTube on Friday was a huge help in calming my body! (Check it out if you haven't seen it. And subscribe and add alerts so you know when I post something new!)
 
The eclipse was designed to clear away the old in preparation for the new. Even if you weren't aware of it consciously, a lot was being released out of your space. Thus, for me and others I talked to, exhaustion.
 
What do you do when faced with exhaustion? Do you power through and push harder, or do you listen to what you most need and stop? You aren't effective if you push. You need to make self-care the priority. Even when there are things to do/people to help. As I remind you often, you're no good to others if you're on empty.
 
Three words said individually as complete sentences, came very loudly into my head a few days before the eclipse, and they continued on repeat each day as needed.
 
I invite you to do as I did, put your hands on your heart, and:
 
Stop.
Breathe.
Trust.
 
 
Stop: meaning stop all doing and BE still in this moment.
 
Breathe: focus on your body, focus on your breath. You're here to be IN your body, so use your breath to ground in.
 
Trust: you can't control the energy or make anything happen. Lean back and trust; even if that's difficult. Trust in your Higher Self, trust in the Universe, trust that things are always working out in your favor.
 
So, once again:
Stop.
Breathe.
Trust.
 
You got this!