Day 202 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - Understand That Not Everyone...

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Lesson 202: Understand That Not Everyone...

“Understand that not everyone in this lifetime seeks; not everyone will find. Understand, that most are still sleeping; this is always as it has been. At a given time, there are only a few who are illuminated.”

— Sara Wiseman

Not everyone will be guided by the Divine light. In fact, you will know some people in your life that are not interested in discovering their spiritual side and do not want to be awakened. It’s one of those things that you need to accept and allow their path to be their own. I think over time, those people do get curious and want to expand on the topic, and there will be a moment to have a nice healthy discussion about spirituality. You may find you slowly light people’s paths and allow them to explore your beliefs as a starting point. Today, we are to shine our light to assist those around you to become illuminated for we are illuminated. Take the moment to help another seek from the Divine.

When I was at work, a girl came in wanting to find a tarot deck. She had been on the search and hadn’t found one she connected with. We started talking and I talked about different places I had been to learn spirituality in different ways. She was quite young so I thought by freely talking about my own path, she might feel comfortable in exploring some of the things I was talking about. I think that’s the hardest challenge I faced – not knowing where to go to really answer the questions I had. Anything I can do to illuminate someone else’s path is a win for me. If I can be open and honest about what I’ve done, it may spark something in someone else. I think not really knowing if you can find people like yourself can be difficult and at times it can be a solitary path. It’s good to find people that believe in the same things you do. Because this girl hadn’t learned tarot, I said we had tarot classes every fortnight for $20 and you get to learn with a good group of people. I could see the cogs turning in her head as she considered it. I just wanted to show her that there are safe environments where learning was possible with people just like her. She ended up buying oracle cards and a crystal and left after this.

Even though this girl didn’t take me up on my offer, I like to talk to others of my own experience. The other day I helped a lady by giving her my medium teacher’s number because her and her husband started seeing spirits. I offered assistance in this way because they were afraid but I wanted them to know that there was a reason spirits were presenting themselves and it’s a path they can explore. I think fear really took over but if you have the right guidance, it becomes less intense and scary. I think when we all help each other in this way, it opens possibilities for others. I try and do that every time I’m working in the witch shop to stop uncertainty in others. It’s a welcome environment and I’m proud of who I am and I want that in others too.

Is there something you can do to help illuminate someone else’s path?

Day 202 - A Year to Clear - Say Yes To Now

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Lesson 202: Say Yes To Now

“Always say ‘yes’ to the present moment. What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to what already is? What could be more insane than to oppose life itself, which is now and always now? Surrender to what is. Say ‘yes’ to life — and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you.”

— Eckhart Tolle

Today is all about being present and just saying yes. What is something that you can say yes to in this present moment without any hesitation? Just do it!

On my Saturday, I got asked to do tarot readings on a day that I don’t usually. I said “I’ll just go with it and go with the flow”. I just said yes more so for the opportunity and didn’t hesitate. I think it helps alleviate the other readers who would be busy that day so it’s a chance to increase my skill and extend my readings out on a busier day. I am trying to see the opportunity in situations when I say yes to things. There is always a chance to learn within reason.

This lesson definitely reminds me of that Jim Carrey movie “Yes Man” because when he said yes to doing everything, it opened him up to new experiences and possibilities. I think when we live in the now, we gain so much. It’s when our monkey mind steers us with doubt and fear, that causes us to question whether it’s a good idea to do the task or not. If we say yes without a moment to think, we are allowing ourselves to be open to many new opportunities. This is what I’m trying to live by. If I don’t like what I just attempted, then I won’t do it again – plain and simple. Got to give it a go before you dismiss it right?

Day 201 - A Year of Spiritual Awakening - Holding Consciousness is...

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Lesson 201: Holding Consciousness is...

…. Is holding a torch up in the up in the dark. It is about being awakened to things you never thought of before. It’s a deeper understanding of yourself and that of the world around you. Even the smallest of changes in ourselves can make a world of difference. You might notice how you touch others in this way and how your light can lead others out of their own darkness.

Today we are to think about the ways we have become illuminated in the past few months and tell of your story of having your consciousness expanded.

My journey is very much a continuing story from last years awakening. If I am to focus on the last few months and how my consciousness has expanded, there has been a lot more self-acceptance than I’ve ever had in my life. I think being able to just be myself in my spiritual path as a medium and witch, is something I used to shy away from others but I think the more people I meet that have a spiritual side, the more I feel comfortable in my own practises. The light of others have definitely let the light in me shine. If I didn’t have a community to share my experience, then I would just attempt things on my own.

I think I’ve expanded to be more accepting of others as well. I think everyone has a story and I am not quick to judge anymore. For example, if someone has a tell tale reaction to situations with anger, to me, there must be a reason for that type of reaction. I don’t want to be insensitive to people’s stories so I keep an open mind in this way. I try to think about what might be impacting them and why they act in this manner. I’m not quick to assume they are just being unreasonable. I try to think outside the box.

I also try to be a light for others. I think when people trust me enough with their stories and reveal the darkest parts of their soul, I feel privileged that they resonate with me to share such a deep personal experience. I want others to open up as much as I have in this past year. I think it’s okay to embrace the dark parts of yourself, as long as you’re working through it to shed some light on it. I try to encourage people to be open to facing these parts of themselves in order to grow.

I think a lot about what I can do to change the world. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture but how I can impact people by leading a good life. I am currently in the works of making my spiritual learnings into a business and once I feel I’m in a good place, I need to expand myself out more. I got projects and ideas in the works and it’s all just about making it into a reality. All in due time!

Day 201 - A Year to Clear - Reflections on Acceptance

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Lesson 201: Reflections on Acceptance

Following on from the meditation, we are to use today for further reflection and complete the following sentences:

• It is safe for me to accept and allow things as they are because______

• The part of me that doesn't feel so safe accepting and allowing things as they are is______

• One thing I can do when my resisting patterns bubble up and get in my way is______

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My answers:

• It is safe for me to accept and allow things as they are because, I feel supported and I have the self-awareness to work through things at my own pace.

• The part of me that doesn't feel so safe accepting and allowing things as they are is my monkey mind that can sometimes feed self-doubt.

• One thing I can do when my resisting patterns bubble up and get in my way is take a moment to close my eyes, breathe through it, feel relaxed and then take another approach.

Day 200 - A Year to Clear - AUDIO Meditation - Accept

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Lesson 200: AUDIO Meditation - Accept

Today is about following a meditation or if you can’t access the audio meditate on the following 4 phrases:

• I am here
• I am now
• I accept
• I allow

Really take in some deep breaths and breathe in these phrases for as long as you need on each one. Be in a quiet room and just let our mind clear on each breath. Notice your feelings and emotions, notice your space, notice if you feel differently. What you want to achieve is how each of these phrases radiate out into your body, soul and mind.

I personally felt like it brought on a calmness. That I could go into nothingness whilst believing each phrase and accepting each one. I was at peace in those moments. I liked the feeling of nothing bad impacting me. Just a letting go and being free in nothingness. There isn’t really much more to explain except that it was freeing.

How did you go with the meditation?