Cleansing Away the Negativity

Is your house "Clean"??

Did you know that it is pretty important to cleanse our personal living spaces? Oh, I'm not talking about the cleaning that you think I'm talking about! Yes, it's also important to maintain a CLEAN living space! But, what I am speaking of here is more the energetic cleansing that should be done. 

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the air just seems "heavier" than usual? Maybe there's been a lot of negativity in the house? The family is more argumentative? Or even when you've had family or friends over to visit and notice that after they leave, the energy seems "off" or "different"?

Hey, I didn't invite your CRUD in!!

As much as we try to live more spiritually minded lives, it is inevitable that some negativity and "crud" will seep through. When we invite people into our space, we are unwittingly inviting in their energy as well. And many people bring with them some negative baggage, in the form of anger, depression, higher energy levels akin to anxiety or restlessness and more. And when the physical person leaves, they end up leaving behind the essence of their energy. 

This is why it is so important to do a regular "cleansing" of our space! To literally change the ions in the air. Releasing and removing the ones that are less than desirable and making way for the more positive energies to move in. 

There are so many ways to do this and they are generally pretty easy, for the most part! Smudging the house with Sage is probably the most common method, but there can be drawbacks to using Sage. Some people can be sensitive to the smell or even the smoke, particularly those with asthma and other respiratory symptoms. Thankfully, there are options! Sage is not the only way to go! Check out some other methods here: 

What are the benefits to me???

The benefits of cleansing the negative energies from your living space are incredible! You should notice a "lightening" of the air almost immediately after you implement any one of these methods. You will experience more peace and tranquility in your home, outwardly expressed by seeing less arguing, agitation and anxiety among your family members and yourself! You will likely even notice that things just run smoother! The morning rush isn't quite so rushed. If you have pets, they will most likely appreciate the effects and feel them even before the humans do! (Animals are very perceptive to energetic changes). 

So.... here's the challenge!! Implement at least ONE of these cleansing techniques! And then share your experience! 

Do you do something DIFFERENT to cleanse your space? If so... I'd LOVE to hear about it!! Share in the comments below!!

When Times Get Tough... The Tough KEEP GOING!

As I was meditating the other day and channeling the Goddess, it occurred to me that one of the common themes lately is that of perseverance. I'm being shown the importance of being steadfast, consistent and having tenacity! And I know that this message is as much for me as it is for others!

It wasn't too long ago that the theme I was getting was that of "pushing through the fear" and to "just do it!" And, being the procrastinator that I am, I'm guessing that was the theme because I just wasn't getting my ass in gear and DOING IT!! 

And so it is with the current theme of "sticking with it". Only, this time, I don't want to be stuck on the same theme for months on end; especially due to my own shortcomings! So, this time, I intend on actually DOING what the Goddess is suggesting! 

But, alas... let's delve deeper into what she actually means by perseverance! Looking at the actual definition of the word we can see that perseverance is: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. 

What does this mean in terms of our spiritual life? In terms of waiting for things to manifest? Well, to me this means continuing to SHOW UP and be present-- even though we may not see immediate results that its been successful. Even though it may be hard to do because we are "too tired", "too depressed" or "too anything [insert excuse here!]

It means making a commitment to yourself to be determined in your efforts. NO. MATTER. WHAT. 

This concept seems so easy. I'm sure you're sitting there reading this and saying "well, duh!!!" But in our current society of instant results -- sometimes sticking with it is a little more challenging than it sounds. Sometimes "showing up" and "being present" isn't always the easy thing to do. 

For me, being consistent is a huge part of perseverance. And I think this is probably the biggest part of this concept that I fall short on. Maintaining regular contact with people in a meaningful way. And, so I work on this... and make lists each week and each day; reminding myself that I am committed and I am moving forward... albeit slowly! And part of those lists include my little reminders to "show up" and "be steadfast". 

I challenge you today to remind yourself to PERSEVERE by being consistent and "showing up", despite the perceived difficulties and despite the lack of perceived results... stay the course! I would love to hear your story! Share a time when you really weren't seeing the fruits of your labor and maybe, just weren't motivated to "show up"... what was it that motivated you to persevere and press on?

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A Tale of 2 Chicks

There was this chick a few years ago who was sitting home in the depths of depression. Life had taken a huge turn-around for her. It was the TOWER tarot card in its full glory! (Along with his side-kick the MOON). Life went from one of few worries all the way to being a complete shit show! Friends were no where to be found. Life was crumbling all around her and she found herself burying her head in the sand as best she could.. anything to avoid looking at what her life had become. 

Then there was this other girl... She didn't let the crappy circumstances of life define her. She was "down" but not "out"! Well... not yet anyway! She took whatever oomph she had left inside her and pushed forward. Learned some new stuff. Re-learned some old stuff. Made some new friends and slowly.. ever so slowly... began to grow stronger. And she took control of her life like the MAGICIAN card; reaching for the STARS and gaining the WORLD in the process. 

What did it take? Some serious self-reflection like we see in the HERMIT along with major, inner transformation like we see in the JUDGEMENT card. Both of those, coupled with STRENGTH, allowed her to move forward and take the next step. (And a whole lotta time spent in meditation....)

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Do you stay PRESENT even in the UNCOMFORTABLE times of life??

I can remember being pregnant with my fifth child and one of the biggest "lessons" I learned from that time. As so many people who have had children know, when you are pregnant with your first child everything is so new and "unknown"... Then as you are pregnant with subsequent children, you really FEEL everything so much more. You feel those Braxton Hicks contractions more. You seem to feel everything MORE. 

Well, during the time I was pregnant with my fifth and last child, I went through a period during the final three months where I was just done! I can remember feeling as though if I could just take this heavy belly OFF for a little while and pack it away in a closet... just for some relief. I was quite large... rotund... heavy.... ;) and I was tired! 

As I was driving in the car one day the thought occurred to me... 'this is where you're meant to be right now'. It was a tough pill to swallow at the time when I was FEELING all of the discomforts of pregnancy so vividly! But I let myself simmer with that thought for a bit and started to have a lovely realization. Yes, this IS where I am meant to be at this moment in life. I am exactly where I needed to be. And I could lament the discomforts... OR I could savor them, knowing that I would never be here again. 

Through the remainder of that pregnancy, I revisited that thought many more times... including when I was in labor! And it was then that I began to train my mind to be more PRESENT in each moment. EVEN the moments that don't seem comfortable! I began to really apply this principle to every area of my life. The good times AND the not so good times!

I am here and I am present. This moment in time may not be one of the most comfortable moments, but I am here for a reason. It may be a lesson to learn. It may only be to experience the contrasts in life. But it is THE MOMENT that I am meant to be in at this time in this life. And I will FEEL all of the feelings that come with that moment. And I will allow myself to experience those feelings in their fullest, being grateful... and appreciative... that I am able to experience this moment so fully. And I will own them... if only for that moment; because, good or bad,  I know that the moment will not last forever! 

I challenge you to acknowledge the moment in time that you are experiencing right now! Allow yourself to be totally present in the moment! 

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Here's my why.... what's yours?

BORING material!!! UGH!!!

How many of you have sat in a class and found yourself practically falling asleep from boredom? And then years later, being shown that same subject and suddenly being inspired to learn more about it? 

Many moons ago I remember sitting in my high school history class, bored out of my mind. Oh, I passed the class alright, but it certainly didn't inspire a passion in me to learn more about history. 

Fast forward to my adult years, and I can tell you now that I LOVE history! So, what changed? Well, quite simply, watching channels such as The History Channel brought the subjects to life for me and inspired me to WANT to learn more. 

You see, it wasn't necessarily the subject matter that I found un-inspiring; but rather, it was the delivery! Had the material been presented differently, I'm sure I would have had that "spark" at a much earlier age! When someone brings that information to life for you and shows their own excitement for the material, it seems to ignite a flame within us as the students! 

"I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DON'T KNOW..."

How about this... have you ever sat through a course and just didn't "get it"? Maybe everyone else seemed to have complete understanding of the concepts, but you just felt lost somewhere? As students in any class we all want to come out on the other side successful. I've sat through so many classes where a few students, myself included, had a hard time grasping the concepts. And sometimes, we would have a teacher who would make it his or her mission to make sure we "got it". But other times, we were simply left by the wayside. The attitude seemingly, "hey, maybe if you just studied more....". 

Shouldn't every student be successful? I feel, as a teacher, that if even one student doesn't "get" the material, then maybe I need to take a second look at the way I am delivering the content. 

So, when I became a teacher of various subjects... I made it my personal mission to make sure that every one of my students was able to come out on the other side successful and with a good understanding of what I was teaching. I honestly didn't ever want anyone to feel that they were on the side-lines. And more importantly, I wanted to inspire a passion for the subject in the same way someone inspired that passion in me!

But, Why These Crazy Subjects???

I have this strong belief that, as human beings, we ALL have the innate ability to heal ourselves as well as others. I also have this crazy notion that we all have the ability to use our "sixth sense"... if only we would develop it. I really feel that these skills lie dormant in us. I know you've heard this statement: "If you don't use it, you lose it!" and that is pretty much my feelings on these special abilities that only a select few seem to hone. But I do believe that once you start to work on these abilities, not only will they develop, but we become so inspired to keep on growing with them! It's almost like unlocking a secret door that you just recently found and watching in child-like wonder at what's on the other side!

When I first began to work on my abilities... the awe and excitement I experienced is something I hope that EVERYONE can experience! It has made such a significant difference in my life on so many levels that I want nothing more than to share that excitement with anyone who is open to it! And that is my why! Why I teach at all and why I teach the things I teach! To inspire YOU to grow! To inspire YOU to want to expand your mind and abilities! To instill in others that same excitement that I found when I was taught! 

What is YOUR why? Share in the comments below!!


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