“In order to reach this state of awareness, you must let your entire psyche surface. Every little separated piece of it must be permitted to pass through. Right now, many fragmented parts of your psyche are held within you. If you want to be free, it all has to be equally exposed to your awareness and released. But it will never get exposed if you’re closing yourself.” -Michael A. Singer
Read More“That is why we need a great deal of courage to challenge our own beliefs. Because even if we know we didn’t choose all these beliefs, it is also true that we agreed to all of them.” —Don Miguel Ruiz
Read MoreListening is an art. When we cultivate our listening skills, we find that we have all the answers within us. When we ask for guidance, we will receive it. But first, we must listen.
Read More“I believe that we humans have the innate capacity to heal not only ourselves, but our world, from the debilitating effects of trauma” (Levine & Frederick, 1997, p. 21). No one can go back and turn the tide of their experiences, the way they were parented or raised, and what they received or did not receive. However, when we grow ourselves towards a place of awareness and we are willing to return, with courage, towards moving our lives forward, re-parenting the inner child is possible.
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Reiki unblocks and cleanses your energy. Clients report feeling calm and centered following the experience, similar to the feeling you have after getting a massage, or a full nights sleep, or after returning from a vacation. In all of those situations, you feel renewed. This renewal comes with other added benefits: a greater sense of clarity and direction, more connected with yourself and others, you extend more love and patience, your intuition is enhanced, and more. You are all around better, and this “better-ness” invades all areas of your life in a positive way.
Read MoreEvery cry has a story. Every cry gives you a new perspective, greater awareness of yourself and some of the things you may be suppressing or overlooking. It’s a red light, a stop sign. A good cry serves as a way of finally getting your attention on a few matters. If we allow the space, our cries can serve as our teacher.
Read MoreBy now, we know the precautions to slow the spread of Covid-19 have taken a toll on social lives, work habits, daily routines and mental health – and the virus remains an unsolved threat. As the world adjusts to its current state of affairs, the phrase “new normal” is getting thrown around quite a bit.
Read MoreEach time I looked at the red rose, I was extended an invitation. An invitation to see the fullest version of myself, an invitation to feel whole and loved. An invitation to step into what was to come. I was receiving access to my healing.
Read MoreThe final straw was receiving a wait-list letter from James Madison University (JMU), followed by a rejection letter. Un-be-liev-a-ble. JMU was my back-up, my just in case. What do you do when, your dreams or plans are completely shattered? What do you do when everything you’ve fought and waited for, is now crumbling?
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the story of David and Goliath? If you grew up in church or frequented the establishment from time to time (Christmas, Easter, the biggies for instance), then you likely heard this biblical story recounted numerous times. If you have no history with church and possibly do not believe in God, the bible, or any other higher power, please do not discount the power and intention of this story.
Read MoreOn October 30, 1974, in Kinshasa, Zaire the undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman would take on the challenger, Muhammad Ali (then known as the former heavyweight champion). The numbers and predictions were in favor of George Foreman, a man of great power and strength.
Read MoreThis particular book takes a look at what it means to be whole, to be a person emotionally, socially, and mentally agile. When members of our society were asked what is the key factor or highly desired goal in life…they responded with happiness. Happiness prevailed as most commonly mentioned, above all of other aspects such as leading a meaningful life, attaining fortune, and finding a home in heaven after death.
Read MoreIt took every ounce of strength in me to walk out of the Doll House that day. That’s what we called our place. A diverse college home, filled with members from two different sororities and two different fraternities. The place actually looked like a doll house too, at least from the road. Once you got really close, you would probably more affectionately call it a “crumbling” doll house.
Read MoreThis year, for me, is a symbolic representation of the END. The end to the remnants of toxic thinking that once ran my life. As I’ve come face to face with the stories that once only operated on a subconscious level, I am given the opportunity to take back my story. I am given the opportunity to tell my story with new eyes, a new perspective. These are 3 guiding principles for life and anyone who is striving to be the best version of themselves.
Read MoreI bring this up because what seemed like small, insignificant moments of my life would little by little deter me from connecting with my desires. Over time, I would completely suppress what I wanted from life. My ability to voice what I wanted became so constrained that simple things like deciding what I wanted to eat was hard. The problem with this is, not knowing what you want will always keep you at the mercy of what you don’t want. Energetically, you become submissive and abused by the desires of others.
Read MoreThe butterfly is a symbol of beauty, grace, and transformation. 2020 will be about you using your wings, based on your accumulated life lessons and where you feel yourself being guided. It’s your year to harness the wind, to believe in your Universal connection and the authentic power within you.
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I could hardly look myself in the mirror. The stress and internal turmoil I felt had manifested on the outside. I was 21 but I felt at least 40. The breakouts and scars on my face were something I could never get past. “Where did I go wrong. Why do I look and feel so ugly?”
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“Seeing that they can find no recognizable handle to hold onto in a new season, they look backward to something commonplace in order to receive comfort” (Jakes, 2019, p. 202). As we move from one season to another, one job to another, one phase of life to another, we often times feel lost. We can feel like we are out in a field, wandering.
Read MoreTake a look into the Divinely given insight that Dr. Darrien received regarding what was to come in 2020. Dr. Darrien believes many of our lives are being rebuilt with a more sustainable mindset, spirit, and heart to live a life overflowing with purpose, intention, and inner harmony.
Read MoreIn the past, I ruled my life by perfection or nothing at all. If every “i” wasn’t dotted and every “t” crossed, I held back. I thought, the world only responded to perfection. Well, under the rule of that mindset I lived on the side of nothing at all. Waiting for the “perfect moment” has resulted in lost moments. It has kept me stagnant when life is about movement, life is motion.
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