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98: The War of Art: Beyond Resistance - The Higher Realm

This is the third and final episode about The War of Art: Break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles, a book by Steven Pressfield. The author has divided it into three books that have been guides for three episodes: 
Resistance: Defining the Enemy
Combatting Resistance: Turning Pro
Beyond Resistance: The Higher Realm
In Book Three, Pressfield is talking about the divine and mysterious muse that brings creativity through us. His philosophy is that if we show up, so will the muse! Committing to a practice is not easy, but it creates space for inspiration and downloads. There may be days that you sit with your sketchbook or Word document and nothing worth keeping really happens, But after doing this for a few days, there may be a spark when you're walking the dog, or washing the dishes that you can use as a starting point for the next session! 
The universe wants to see us create and materialize the ideas that come to us. As humans, we have the unique ability to create. This is not a coincidence. No matter what the outlet is, we have a right and responsibility to channel our divine inspiration through it. There is an infinite amount of possibility when it comes to creativity, and how lucky are we to be the recipients?
The last part of the book is focused on the fact that typical hierarchies in workplaces and institutions don't work for artists. There may be institutions like galleries and museums that require certain steps for artists to follow, but there is no clear pathway to success. Instead of hierarchies, Pressfield suggests that having your own territory, or niche, is the way to find fulfillment. If you are following inspiration without relying on external validation, you have a self-contained and sustainable system. You are meant to create your own specific work that others will will love because it is divinely inspired. 
What you are here to create and offer matters. To the divine, and to me!
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The Virgo Season Remote Recharge healing energy session is also on Thursday and there is time to sign up. I already have the playlist started and the energy is feeling crisp!
 
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97: Virgo Season Cosmic Energy Report with Emily Barnard 2022

Emily and I are back for our monthly forecast! We are slowing down after the fire of Leo season to get grounded again. Virgo season is feeling like an opportunity to dock our boats and find solid ground before we officially let go of summer. We are feeling all the back to school vibes!
Emily outlined the weekly astrology for Virgo season and I shared my Tarot and energy forecast for each week. We each selected movies again that resonated with the mood of the season in addition to our forecasts. Our Virgo movies were very different and I'm excited to see how the season turns out!
Like Leo season, we need to pack our patience and allow things to unfold. It's going to feel sticky at times, but we won't get as frustrated if we've already slowed down! 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode and feel free to share how it resonated.My Virgo Season Reset newsletter is going out today and the Remote Recharge healing energy session link is live for September 1 at 7pm EST/4pm PST. 
 
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96: The War of Art: Combating Resistance - Turning Pro

This is the second of three episodes about The War of Art: Break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles, a book by Steven Pressfield. The author has divided it into three books that I will be using as guides for three episodes: 
Resistance: Defining the Enemy
Combatting Resistance: Turning Pro
Beyond Resistance: The Higher Realm
In Book Two, Pressfield is mostly talking about the difference between the amateur and the professional. I specified in this episode that I view being a professional as claiming it as something you want to embody instead of narrowing it to only a full-time vocation. He talks about how you can approach a creative practice as you would a corporate job. You show up regularly, work hard, see the long-term goals, and don't just leave when you feel like it. Although I believe in a lot more flexibility, I can appreciate that he is mainly emphasizing the importance of prioritizing yourself. It will be uncomfortable, but so is anything worthwhile.
I feel like consistency is relative. I consider 2-3 hours a week to be enough consistency for my art practice as I gradually shift back into it. If I was relying on it as my primary source of income, I would definitely make it a priority and dedicate a lot more time to it. I just keep spending time with my materials and being in relationship with them, trusting that inspiration will know where to find me!
Remember that there is always room for improvement. This releases some of our expectations. As a professional, we know that process is the important part, so we are more open to feedback and help. An amateur feels that they know everything already and will take criticism more personally. I am definitely transitioning from some of the amateur traits into the pro!
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95: The War of Art: Resistance - Defining the Enemy

This is the first of three episodes about The War of Art: Break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles, a book by Steven Pressfield. The author has divided it into three books that I will be using as guides for three episodes: 
Resistance: Defining the Enemy
Combatting Resistance: Turning Pro
Beyond Resistance: The Higher Realm
In Book One, the concept of resistance is introduced as an agent of self sabotage that lives within us. It points us in the direction of our calling. The resistance is proportionate to how important something is on our path. One of my biggest fears is not fulfilling what I am meant to in this lifetime, what Pressfield refers to as the "unlived life."  
We can choose at any point to change direction and take the first step. Often, getting started is what holds us back! The more we defer to resistance, the more likely we are to find ourselves distracted and indulging in unhealthy behaviour to avoid acknowledging our calling. People who feel unsafe with the freedom of pursuing their creative endeavors sometimes turn to more controlling ideologies like fundamentalism. There is a middle ground where we can co-create with the divine for the benefit of the collective.
I appreciated the part of the book where he spoke about how productive practices like healing and taking workshops can sometimes delay our calling. We need to ask ourselves if these things are moving us forward or keeping us stagnant. 
The final point is that each of us is here because of birth. It seems impossible, and yet here we are!
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94: Expectations and the Spectrum from Disappointment to Fulfillment

Expectations and the Spectrum from Disappointment to Fulfillment
I have been disappointed in myself many times when I failed to make it out to a cafe patio downtown to read when I've intended to. I finally made it there last week and channeled a whole download about disappointment when I got home! 
I was drawn to look in the dictionary and thesaurus for clear definitions and an understanding of what it means. In doing so, I learned that the opposite of disappointment is fulfillment, or being pleased. In the dictionary, there was a separate meaning to "fulfill" and "please" oneself. This distinction was profound to me. Our responsibility to ourselves does not depend on the fulfillment of others.
I talk about how expectations and assumptions are the source for a lot of disappointment. Clarity and communication are the key to avoiding unnecessary pain. You can go back to my episode on The Four Agreements if you want to revisit some of these themes in more depth!
Ultimately, checking in with yourself about whether it is a capacity issue or a priority issue can help to determine why you are disappointing yourself or others. In relationships, if you feel that you have showed up to your capacity, then it may be that the other person has not communicated their expectations or that there is an incompatibility. 
Overall, I want to remind you that you can always try again. Disappointment is a sign that there is something you hope to achieve and can show you what is important to you. Having realistic expectations leaves space for you to be delightfully surprised when they are surpassed!
I will be doing a 3 episode series on the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield in the coming weeks to talk about overcoming resistance in creative endeavors of all kinds!
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93: Leo Season Cosmic Energy Report with Emily Barnard 2022

Emily and I decided to combine our monthly forecasts and Leo felt like the perfect season to spark this project! Emily will be talking about astrology and I will continue sharing tarot and energy messages for each astrological season. Emily and I will also choose movies that suit the energy, or that people with this sign would enjoy. It was so fun to see how our forecasts and movies overlapped!
Leo is a fire sign that embodies the phrase "seize the day" at the peak of summer. We may be intimidated by their ability to go after what they want, but we could all use a bit of that energy! Emily and I were both feeling that this season will begin with planting seeds, and be followed by self acceptance and ease. 
I can't wait to connect with her again for Virgo season! Let us know if you enjoyed this episode and feel free to share how it resonated.My Leo Season Reset newsletter is out today and the Remote Recharge healing energy session link is live for August 4th at 7pm EST/4pm PST. 
 
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92: Titration & Easing into a New Way of Being

The topic of titration has been circling around in my brain for the past few weeks. When my nurse practitioner used the term regarding my ADHD medication, it stuck in my head. I knew I would receive more context around it, and I sure did!
Titration is the process of finding the right dosage of a medication for your body. You start out with a low dose to see how you react to it, and gradually increase it if you do not achieve the desired effect. 
There are times that we are experiencing symptoms and need to change parts of our lives to determine what is causing them. When we are trying a new medication, monitoring side effects over a period of time allows you to see if your body adjusts to it or if it is not the right medication/dose.
Feeling stagnation, discomfort or pain can also be a sign that something in your life needs to change. You may be unfulfilled or uninspired by your work, relationships or hobbies. You can implement a titration process by gradually adding or removing activities or people. Start doing a sketch a day, or taking one client a week. 
Starting with the maximum dose or going cold turkey can shock our systems and drive us back to our comfort zone instead of moving toward our desires. Titration is a way to test the waters and decide for yourself how much of an increase you can handle at each step.
What are you trying to add to your life?
 
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91: Rest is an Active Force

It seems like everywhere I look and listen, there are messages about rest. There is power in rest because it allows us to remove ourselves from the systems and structures that are trying to keep us too busy so we aren't pushing back. For Card Pull Friday on my @concreteandcrystals Instagram, I have been keeping the themes of Time Out and Emotional Sensitivity for most of Cancer season. This is very aligned with the message that rest is urgent at this time. 
In today's episode, I talk about sitting in stillness to determine what type of rest is best for you personally. You may be someone who finds movement restful. Meditation might be calling to you. It may even be time to connect with people that bring you joy! 
With the fire energy of Leo season around the corner, the urgency of the moment is to make sure you are engaging in rest that truly fills you up so you can show up the way you desire! Rest is an active force. 
The full moon in Capricorn tomorrow, July 13, is bringing huge opportunities for energetic upgrades and restructuring in our lives. I am feeling the energy already and allowing my body to tell me what rest is the most regenerative every day.
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90: Take Time to Feel & Guided Meditation for Renewal

This week's episode is a compilation of a couple of clips. I have been processing a lot of what is going on in the world and allowing myself to experience the emotions that are coming up. 
I had stayed off of social media until after Card Pull Friday and didn't realize how relevant the messages would be for this weekend. I decided to share that 4-minute clip today as the messages were aligned with Cancer energy and today is the new moon for the season.
I wanted to pause instead of recording a regular episode, and I found myself thinking about guided meditations. It inspired me to find one that I made in late 2020 to share with you. I suggest having a journal handy during or after the meditation.
The theme is about renewal and tuning into your emotions. It never ceases to amaze me when things come together like this. 
Take care of your body and allow the emotions to flow. 
 
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89: Cancer Season Tarot & Energy Forecast

The Cancer Season forecast is an energy forecast with three tarot cards from the Light Seers Tarot deck and messages that come through spirit crumbs and my guides.
4 of Wands
It seems like Cancer season is starting off with celebration and stability. You have worked hard and have created a foundation for yourself. Take some time this summer to enjoy your friends and family!
Knight of Swords
The foundation may also be from downloads and insights that came during Mercury retrograde and Gemini season. You may be ready to hit the ground running with this newfound clarity, but make sure you are prepared for the journey before you hop on a motorcycle and speed to the destination. (Remember our backpack from last week?)
3 Empress
You will see your plans and creations materialize as Leo season approaches and you are ready to show up and share them with the world! if you take the time to create the structure first, the abundance can flow freely and you can keep making magic.
My guides used the analogy of recharging your batteries to remind us that we need to fill ourselves up and find support if we find ourselves going in circles. I will never stop being excited when things come together like this. The name of my healing energy session for solstice is the remote RECHARGE! 
Let me know how this feels for you :)
 
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88: Radical Responsibility & Repacking Your Baggage

This week, there is a full moon in Sagittarius and we are close to summer solstice! I feel like these energies are present in the spirit crumbs I received leading up to this episode.
Last year, Leo and lion energy were powerful for solstice. Themes of being seen, confidence and creativity were telling us to shine! It feels like we are experiencing a bit of the shadow side to offer growth this year. Loyalty and pride are associated with the lion and we are being asked to look at whether we are allowing our pride to keep us from seeking support to break our patterns.
How can we be loyal to ourselves and own what is no longer working? Instead of spinning our wheels in frustration, we can pinpoint where the cycle can be interrupted long enough to find a new direction. 
The metaphor of a backpack is what brought me to this episode. We come into this life with a backpack of gifts and challenges. Then we carry it with us into all aspects of our lives. After awhile, it is helpful to empty it out and repack. 
What is taking up too much space or weighing you down? 
What just needs to be refolded?
What have you realized you need more of going forward?
Sometimes, we do need to pool our resources with others in our community but other times, we need to find other supports. You can only carry so much.
I am looking forward to a remote energy healing session to help us organize our backpacks and fill ourselves with supportive energies for the next adventure!
Ratings on Spotify and Apple would really help people to find me and join us on this journey.
 
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87: Rubik’s Cubes & Solving Puzzles

Sometimes I see something random and just know I need to pay attention to it. Even when it is something that normally wouldn't get my attention - like a video of Justin Bieber solving a Rubik's cube on Carpool Karaoke!
Once it came into my awareness, I started seeing them in every show I watched and decided to make an episode about them and how I can apply solving it to life. I feel like there will be more to come, but I could see how algorithms and knowing when to take shortcuts were lessons to take from the Rubik's cube.
I could see how my career in merchandising had parallels in problem solving and how one move can impact the whole. I am sure we all have these life puzzles that these themes can relate to!
I would love to know how this "magic cube" from the 80s has shown up for you!
Also, ratings on Spotify and Apple would really help people to find me and join us on this journey.
 
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86: The Present Moment & Being a Beginner

Today's episode is a little bit more philosophical in nature, and it has been naturally unfolding over the last few days. I allowed myself to rest instead of forcing myself to be creative on my Thursday off and it allowed me to receive some valuable insights for this part of my journey as I transition into my artist role.
You know when you hear something many times and it just takes one specific time for it to click? I think about time and how we only have the present moment pretty often. I've heard it a number of different ways. But, hearing it described as us being still in the present and time moving through us really resonated. 
I was gifted a visual of time and our perception of life being like a slide projector or a movie at a theater. Awareness and trust are at the center of our experience of this life. The more we trust the story to unfold the way it is meant to, the more it plays like a continuous film instead of slowly clicking through each frame. 
Part of what causes us to pause for far too long is the fear of starting something new as a beginner. We get used to the respect and level of expertise we have in our comfort zone, but our soul longs for us to stretch into something bigger. We aren't supposed to be good at things when we start and there is magic to bringing our unique imprint to each new endeavor.
This was one of my favourite episodes to record, so I would love to hear your thoughts! Also, ratings on Spotify and Apple would really help people to find me and join us on this journey.
 
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85: Gemini Tarot & Energy Forecast

𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘁 & 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁
This week is the Gemini Tarot & Energy Forecast episode, during Mercury retrograde! The cards I pulled for myself today were related to this forecast. The full moon eclipse last week was in Scorpio and I pulled the Scorpio card today along with the frog, indicating a time to dive into our emotions and rest to allow inner transformation to surface. 
I have been noticing subtle but major shifts in myself as I'm holding better boundaries around my time and energy. There were a few moments that emotions came to the surface in the episode as I am moving through the final limiting beliefs around allowing myself time to create and rest. 
The cards for this forecast were from the Light Seers Tarot deck. They were very aligned with this deep internal exploration.
 
18 The Moon - surrender and allow to truth to surface instead of struggling
2 of Swords - self-limitations and indecision are worse than making the choice
5 The Hierophant - you may be learning from others, but your own inner guru is the most important for you to hear
 
I am looking forward to what will unfold with this energy! I look forward to creating more art and more healing energy sessions with clients this month. 
Let me know how this resonates and what you are moving through in this energy!
 
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!
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84: Animal Guides & Pruning Your Life

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
This week, I was inspired to talk about animals. It turns out almost exactly a year ago, I released my episode on Animals as Spirit Crumbs! The themes of the episodes around that time are all aligned with what I've been talking about recently, especially resting.
The eclipse energy has been rough but I feel like there are some big shifts on the horizon. It feels like there are cycles ending and I need to keep leaning into my feminine.
I shared about how rabbits are so aligned with the focus for my art that came up in an Akashic Records reading. The other theme that came up was from the harvest cycle of the 12 houses in astrology. I'm in my 4th house, which is the house of pruning and weeding. It's time to cut back some of the many things we've started in Aries season with that fire & cardinal energy!
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵?
 
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!
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83: Connecting Nature and Spirituality with Purple and Yellow

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄
I knew since last week's episode that I wanted to talk about how the majority of the flowers in early spring are purple and yellow. The solar plexus, third eye and crown chakras have been prominent in my readings as inspiration and confidence are moving us forward! 
I kept feeling the need to delay recording and more insights came as I sat with the topic. I started rereading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer a couple of weeks ago and on the night I had planned to record the episode, I picked up the book instead. In it, she has a whole chapter inspired by the same observation - why do purple asters and goldenrod bloom together?
Just like the author, I am always trying to make connections between nature and art; science and spirituality. The unfolding of this episode was the perfect example of how this happens!
I am currently working on my edition of birch prints to be customized with watercolour for healing energy sessions. Send me a message if you have any questions! My calendar is open for sessions in the meantime and I look forward to connecting with you.
 
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82: The Magic of Slowing Down to Receive

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲
I had planned to talk about worthiness, but had a lot of spirit crumbs come through when I followed through with taking Thursday just for myself! The new moon eclipse in Taurus felt amplified with the earth energy I've been exploring this week too. Taking time for myself is still related to worthiness because it's taken me a long time to feel that it is worth my time to do what I love! I finally listened to my body and took the time to slow down.
In this episode, I talked about how I went for a long walk and was feeling pulled to the wildflowers along the way. I had plant consciousness and flower essences come up a lot throughout the day. These are things that have been in my awareness for awhile and it feels like now is the time to align with them! I signed up for a course to help me focus on channeling plant consciousness and receiving messages directly from the trees I've been working with recently. 
I looked up the qualities of the flower essences of the flowers in my neighbourhood and was amazed at how aligned they are with my focus the past few weeks! They made me realize that the meanings of my name and middle name are a balance between masculine and feminine energy, much like the violet. 
I am working on a series of prints to be customized with watercolour for healing energy sessions soon. My calendar is open for sessions in the meantime and I look forward to connecting with you!
 
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!
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81: Taurus Season Tarot Hints

𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀
Aries season was a whirlwind of energy! I took some time to share about the final push I needed to finally schedule some creative time for myself each week. I've committed to it! I also talked about how the Aries season forecast turned out.
The tarot hints for Aries season talked about downloads and birthing creative projects in a time of opportunity, while also pinpointing what is keeping us from following through. I definitely felt that as I hosted a couple of classes and had many downloads! I also didn't take time to create freely.
In Taurus season, it feels like a continuation of this energy. Finding clarity from the lessons of Aries season, there is a fast moving energy we can take advantage of this month! We will need to lead ourselves to avoid self sabotage and responding negatively toward others as well. 
The cards pulled from the Light Seers Tarot were:
- 5 of Swords- 8 of Wands- King of Cups
I am excited to have my calendar open for healing energy sessions and to focus on creation without expectation this Taurus season! 
𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶?
𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶?
 
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!
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80: Finding Focus & Balance in Everyday Life

This week's episode is related to the topic of overwhelm from last week. I am talking today about different technologies and systems I've implemented to help me stay focused throughout the day!
Do you find yourself getting to the end of the day feeling exhausted and also realizing that you didn't accomplish much despite being really busy?
Like a lot of you, I am often trying to do more than one thing at a time while also being distracted by messages and notifications that feel urgent. This cycle increases my anxiety and I realized that I needed to create some simple structures to feel more in control of my time.
I talked about:
- having notebooks/pads in every room to write tasks that come to mind
- using wireless headphones with ambient music for walks and getting organized in the morning
- getting a wireless keyboard and mouse to be more comfortable working
- my colour coded whiteboard calendar
- using a Pomodoro timer app to take regular breaks
- taking walks every day
- scheduling rest days into my week
 

79: Choosing Your Reality & Reconnecting to the Body

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆
Today is a super rare conjunction between Neptune and Jupiter in Pisces, a major opportunity for expansion and mindset shifts. I'm not an astrologer, but I have been feeling this energy! I taught a class called Manifesting with Synchronicity yesterday in the Spirit School Collective and will be teaching it again for anyone who wants to register and join. It was so fun and brought the group synchronicity and healing messages.
I talked in this episode about how sometimes we stop ourselves from trying something based on someone else's review, experience or forecast of what an opportunity will be like. What is true for one person is not necessarily your reality. I explained how this concept was brought back to my attention.
I've been releasing a lot of trapped overwhelm with an Emotion Code practitioner and most of it has been absorbed from others. I have been working on finding more practices and tools to increase my focus and productivity but I realized that the overwhelm has been preventing me from feeling calm enough in my body to be still. I have noticed a big shift from implementing some small changes and am looking forward to what will unfold!
Next week, I will share more about what I have been learning and implementing on this journey to more clarity and ease around keeping focused. I will also talk about how I have been finding more balance between work and life. Because I had planned to cover this today, I'm sure I will find some nuggets of wisdom before next week!
Click on the workshop title if you'd like to register for Energy & Art or Spirit Crumbs: Manifesting with Synchronicity 101.
 
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀
Energy & Art: Moving Energy through Creativity
Spirit Crumbs: Manifesting with Synchronicity 101 (FREE)
All bookings: https://andreamccallumservices.as.me/
 
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!
Podcast: @spiritcrumbs
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