Weekly AWE!
Mantra of the week . . .
I allow myself to receive courage from my heart. ❤️
A-ha moment . . .
It’s spring and I tend to struggle with this seasonal transition, more than any of the others. While the cold and dreary days of winter bear down, I spend months cocooning in more quiet contemplation, which suits me, as I prefer a pace that invites spaciousness. 🧘🏻♀️
As winter turns to spring, I do feel the electrifying energy picking up, as the promise of warmer days approaches. But, I have a hard time finding an equilibrium between showing up for, and settling into, the spring season. My energy perks, but I often overdo it, only to retreat once again to recharge. Full throttle and then full stop. This pattern is not sustainable, most especially because it hinders my connection with my higher Self and my ability to tap into my creativity. This is the first year that I’ve really given it this much consideration with an eye towards alleviation.💡 Do you have a similar experience?
I decided to call on my arsenal of tools . . . I swear by astrology to understand the fluctuations in my energy, as well as what to be on the look out for collectively. @alizakelly summed up my experience of our shift into Aries season in her piece: On Aries Season, innate courage, and reincarnation.
And for those who are so into astrology that you know your chart (get your free birth chart here: https://www.astro.com) and want even more insight (because don’t we want as much clarity as we can get!? 😉) @witchykid, offered guidance to get back on track and specific information about my Aries in the 1st house with her piece: 3 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back in Aries Season.
Thank you both for your astrological guidance and wisdom. 🙏🏻 I’m implementing some changes at present to pace myself better and be more aware of what I want to create as the astrological new year unfolds. That’s right dear ones, if you weren’t feeling the new year in January, now’s the time to start again. 😉
Awakening: asked and answered . . .
QUESTION: Of all the things we can be doing to manage the huge transformations taking place right now, what do you think is the most critical?
It’s important to have multiple practices and tools in place (see above 😎), as different modalities and disciplines offer different kinds of support. So, I don’t want to undervalue any of the choices that are resonating and helping people make this transformational leap. But, as someone who specializes in shadow integration and unraveling the ego’s control, I believe the most important thing we all need to be doing is overcoming the limitations of our ego.
The ego is dualistic and polarizing. Because it’s incapable of holding paradox and having a more holistic vision, it will manifest within as resistance. Resistance is a form of fear . . . in this case, it’s the fear of the unknown. We cannot move into a new paradigm when our resistance makes cooperation, collaboration, innovation, and love difficult, if not impossible.
The ego is an ally when we use it to practice discernment. But, the vast majority of the global population allows the ego precedence to run the show entirely. If you look at the polarization taking place on the world stage, you will see egos clashing against egos. No one is operating from their heart – their higher Self – because if they were, they’d understand there is room for both/and, rather than either/or. Resistance is what makes both/and not only outside the scope of possibility, but not even a consideration.
When we learn to unravel the ego’s control, we drop our resistance and hence, limitations, and move into the spaciousness of formlessness where untapped possibilities exist. This isn’t just relevant on the world stage, this is relevant in our own lives, because our resistance is the source of our suffering. So moving from the ego to the heart as our primary operating system, is the beginning of a whole new reality.
The transformations that we’re facing as a species require courage, and the kind of courage that moves from an old paradigm into a new one, is the kind that originates in the heart. Our human mind doesn’t have the capacity to comprehend the leaps that are necessary . . . only the heart holds all things to be possible.💓
Just for fun . . .
I want to remind us all that having fun and bringing joy into our lives is a choice . . . one we need desperately as an antidote during these challenging times.
I just revisited this pandemic favorite and it didn’t disappoint . . .
One of my most persistent questions, is what would it be like to exist outside of time? I took a class on Einstein’s relativity theories in graduate school and while illuminating, that didn’t answer the question. I learned that time is experienced differently in different dimensions, because physicists did an excellent job helping Christopher Nolan create 5th dimensional time in his film, Interstellar (a must watch if you haven’t). I read the intriguing book, The Ending of Time, which is a transcript of a series of conversations between physicist, David Bohm and spiritual luminary, Krishnamurti, which was fascinating, but again, the question persists. While I’m sure it’s beyond human comprehension to answer my question, time continues to pique my curiosity. This edifying video explores the paradox of time . . .
I just devoured this delightful novel, which was a recommendation from the lovely Sarah Gregson (@tylerknott). If you’re an Outlander fan, you’ll enjoy this . . . set during the turmoil of the war for Irish independence, it’s a love story that defies time, which appeals to the hopeless romantic in me.
Today is a full moon in Libra with a lunar eclipse . . . this is deep transformation, even if it’s not conscious, so do be kind and gentle with yourself as we all move through this energy. I hope you’re starting this new week with joy and enthusiasm, just like my beloved girlie! 💗
It’s my purpose and joy to help you align with your purpose and joy! I welcome questions, suggestions, insights, and sharing . . . this space is in service to your awakening heart, so please be in touch.
With love from my whole being,
Lisa 💋❤️