Why do we always feel like we must wear a mask when we’re in public? There’s something about yourself that you’re exploring and you’re not quite sure how to tell your friends and family. Authenticity is a rare flower anymore. The more you that you become, the more positive experiences you gain. You may also lose experiences that can’t keep up with your fast forward new life. Don’t hide in the shadows anymore. There’s only one you, and that you is ready to shine! You have the full support of the divine to take bold, authentic action this week!

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I like most people came to meditation at a point in my life where I was hitting rock bottom. A more enlightened friend turned me on to resources like “the secret”, authors like Wayne Dyer, Napolean Hill, Eckhart Tolle and others that raved about the upward spirals that they found themselves in after beginning to embody mindfulness. The facts were hard to ignore so I dipped my toe in with audio recordings before bed. It was almost instant, I noticed more Joy when I awoke in the morning, more compassion for small annoyances throughout my day, and my motivation to hit the gym couldn’t be stopped. I continued and eventually was able to sustain my practices without guided audio, and it became to be a favorite part of my day.

However, about 3 months into my practice, there were changes I wasn’t ready for. This article serves as a realistic account of experience for anyone just starting out. I almost stopped my practice because of the intensity of these symptoms but I’m glad I didn’t. Just be forewarned.

1. Increased Sensitivity: Because I had the contrast of true peace and alignment, anything truly negative took on a whole new meaning. I started losing touch with long term friends because their bleak outlook on life became painful to witness, any feedback I received that wasn’t positive felt like a knife in the heart. I began to question my path. This hasn’t changed as I’ve gone on, but after incorporating regular clearing and shielding practices in my meditations, I’ve learned to embrace it.
2. Spaciness: This began to balance out quickly, but while my reaction time to things that weren’t worthy of my attention slowed down, so did my reaction time to things that were. Conversations with friends, school work, things directly in front of me. I was completely unfocused. It’s hard to feel a glimpse of heaven and keep your feet firmly planted on earth. Grounding practices like hiking, earthing and visualizing my connection to the earth helped me better retrain my ability to focus.
3. Body aches/Chakra Pressure: When you first start lifting weights your muscles hurt. When you first start bringing awareness to your mind body and soul, your chakras hurt. Some people experience pain as your brain starts sending signals to areas that have been neglected. Over time this subsides once you’ve gotten your spiritual self back into shape, but I remember rushing to the emergency room for chest pains that didn’t end up having any physical trace.
4. Astral Projection/Glimpses into Other Realms: The first time I attempted to grasp the ground beneath me and couldn’t, similarly to the first time I was under psychic attack. Both some of the most terrifying experiences of my life. People that can quiet their minds can see more of reality. A lot of it is positive, I remember one experience where a being of pure love and light cradled my head during a trance. The most peaceful experience I’ve ever had. But like in my first example seeing more means seeing the light and the dark. I’ve learned to apply the same advice I was given about bullies in grade school, things like “just ignore them, if they don’t get your attention they’ll leave you alone” or more interestingly “they’re just doing it because they like you”. Many people start developing psychic abilities during their practice, which can make you aware of other entities that have always been trying to communicate with you. Now for the first time, you’re able to communicate with them as well.
5. Depression: It’s a lonely journey connecting with your higher self. There’s so few people that you can open up to about these kinds of symptoms without seeming crazy. When you can see everything, you become harder to relate to, and the negative symptoms can be overwhelming to use alone. Eventually I started fresh. I began attending more psychic fairs, I attended classes to develop my skills, and found that I wasn’t so alone on this Journey.

Through Meditation I’m becoming increasingly authentic. It’s a door that I’m so glad I opened, but I hope that anyone thinking of starting their own practice doesn’t get discouraged if they experience any of the symptoms above.

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It’s always darkest before the dawn as they say. Many of us feel we’re trapped in a stagnant energy and are having trouble moving forward. Fear not! With the help of the recent powerful full moon and its clearing energy a step in a positive direction is coming. Be patient as the universe slowly unveils its master plan and trust that it’ll be worth it. Thank you for Donating!

Why is it that when we have the flu, we call off work, make ourselves something soothing to eat or drink and get lots of rest, but when we’re depressed we force ourselves into our day? The truth is in some cases, the same nurturing we give ourselves for the cold, flu or other physical illness is exactly what we need when we have an episode of anxiety, depression or otherwise. Plenty of rest, something warm and soothing to eat or drink, and staying hydrated. As someone prone to these kind of episodes I find it easier to pull myself out of the shadows when I provide myself with the proper self care. Plus what better way to alleviate the stigma with mental illness than to have confidence in your needs, and to be assertive in taking the time to heal? Next time you wake up feeling the shadow overwhelming you, show yourself love and take a sick day. You’ll be happy you did!

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Express yourself completely, then keep quiet. Strong winds do not last all morning, And the heavy rains do not last all day. What causes them? Heaven and Earth. If Heaven and Earth cannot make things last forever, How can we? Lao Tzu, Tao te Ching Filed under: Be fully present Tagged: balance, Be fully present, impermanence,… […]

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Lots of powerful, independent, feminine energy influencing our week ahead. There may be conflicts in your relationships that come to the surface but nothing that won’t be a healing outcome for everyone involved. It’s time to make our happiness a priority again and release what gets in the way. If you’re feeling like you need to be a direct influence on your work day, your relationships or any other aspects of your life, the solution is to relax. More action steps will only provide more imbalances and karmic debt. Envelope yourself in the power of peace and trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should.

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You are a diamond. Well, Everyone is. No two corners exactly the same. All sides with a distinct shimmer. Why do you work so hard to dull your shine? I hope that you can find a way to remove these shadowy layers you’ve cast upon yourself.

The world needs your specific sparkle. The earth worm simply moves through the soil and fulfills it’s life purpose to care for it. You must put yourself out in the world. The trees need your carbon dioxide to create oxygen. The uninspired salesman on his way to work needs you to cut him off in traffic in order to push him to the low point so he finally makes a change. The lonely Cashier at the coffee shop needs your smile to keep him going through his shift. Simply by living in a state on non resistance you are fulfilling your purpose and helping others.

So keep going you brilliant jewel. You’ve got some exploring to do.

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It’s easy for people that are in pain to be cruel. It doesn’t benefit them to see their peers doing well. You may be experiencing a lot of criticism from people who’s opinions are of value to you, but you can sense that they are not credible. Own your personal power, be firm in who you know you are, and brush off these judgments and naysayers for what they are. There’s no need to take any of these harsh words to heart. The Divine assures you that you are under no obligation to change your actions to fit the needs of negative associates.

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I apologize for the delay. Our travels had me a little behind schedule the 8 ball with this weeks reading and I feel it’s a crucial one. When we experience confusion with what’s in front of us, we are called to create. Through painting, drawing, writing, sculpting, dancing or whatever your medium, we can translate the emotions in our heart into a language the world can hear. Whatever you need to say, say it with your art!

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This is a re-blog of an earlier post. I dedicate it to all of us who are getting tangled up in our thinking today. oo0O0oo In the highs and lows of life do you find yourself stuck in over analyzing and incessant thinking? When the mind gets tangled up? This quote from Eckhart Tolle catch […]

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