Reflecting on our journey: From livestream to present insights

As we look back on the Facebook Live event from December, the excitement of celebrating “The Burnout Antidote” audiobook still resonates. The intimate connection forged through the spoken word has brought a new dimension to the book, making it a perfect companion for the introspective winter months. Now, as we move through March, the lessons and reflections from that event continue to guide us in embracing our inner light.

The discussion on boundaries during the livestream was particularly poignant. As we navigate the complexities of relationships and the demands of service, understanding the balance between giving and self-care remains crucial. The audiobook, with its meditations and insights, offers a path to maintaining this balance and deepening our connection to our core essence.

For those who missed the live event or wish to revisit its wisdom, the recording is still available. These insights can...

Découvrez le parcours inspirant de France vers l'éveil spirituel dans cette conversation d'une heure, qui vous plongera dans un monde de transformation personnelle et de sagesse intérieure.

Cette conversation avec France est centrée sur son parcours de transformation, passant d'une carrière conventionnelle à l'acceptation de son éveil spirituel. Elle partage ses expériences de médiumnité, l'écriture d'un livre qui est devenu un tournant dans sa vie, et comment la perte de son emploi à la télévision l'a conduite à enseigner et à partager ses aperçus spirituels. France souligne l'importance de faire confiance à sa guidance intérieure, de se connecter à son moi supérieur par la méditation et l'écriture inspirée, et les défis de faire un saut de foi vers un chemin spirituel. Elle parle du concept du "moi...

Introduction to our inner light

At the moment of our soul's incarnation, when the unique light that defines us settles into a human cell at conception, the seeds of our destiny are embedded within this light. We enter this world as a spark of light, and this luminosity remains our core essence throughout our lives. By understanding the qualities of our inner light, we can uncover the seeds of our destiny that we carry within us.

The dynamic nature of our light

One fundamental quality of our light is its dynamic nature; it is never stagnant. It seeks movement in all directions: downward and inward, upward and outward, through every part of our being, and forward into the future. This movement allows the light to expand within our bodies and the space around us, driving us towards our purpose and destiny.

The concept of destiny

Destiny, in essence, is the force of our purpose—it's the intelligent thread that weaves through our lives, guiding us always. We can sense this guiding...

I often hear: How can I authentically practice self-love if I don’t truly love myself?

In the world of personal development, so much advice is predicated on caring for oneself first.

But what if the feeling isn’t there?

We cannot command self-love to manifest, nor should we “fake it till we make it.” But we can nurture it along.

The key to the practice of self-love is… practice!

Here are three ways you can begin to practice now. And remember, be gentle with yourself.

Tend to your instrument

You are a spiritual being with a desire to be human and not the other way around.

Make a daily priority of nurturing your mind-body-spirit connection by practicing presence and awareness with conscious breath and meditation.

Your body is the instrument your soul has chosen for this human adventure. Be kind to it. Be sensitive to the feedback and power of this incredible spiritual-biological miracle that you ride around in.

Attuned and optimized for the manifestation...

Back in October 2019, I had the profound privilege of engaging in a deeply moving conversation with Nancy Levin on the Embodied podcast. Nancy is a remarkable poet, bestselling author, and a treasured voice on Hay House Radio. 

This heart-to-heart dialogue was not just a discussion, but a journey through the transformative power of self-discovery and healing.

The impact of losing mentors: Lessons from Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, and Debbie Ford

Nancy opened up about her life experiences, including her time with inspirational figures like Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, and Debbie Ford. It was touching to hear her describe the significant impact of losing these three influential friends, colleagues, and mentors. Their absence has undoubtedly left a void, but also a legacy of wisdom and courage that continues to inspire.

A central theme of our conversation was the exploration of parental and societal conditioning, and how these factors shape our paths. 

Nancy shared her narrative...

For most of my life, I couldn't see all the things I was doing out of habit, but that I truly didn't want to do.

The belief that I had to was so ingrained in me.

It's very easy for highly sensitive people like us to betray ourselves.

We don't even know we are doing it. Especially if the circumstances of our upbringing brought us to overuse our empathy in service to others, it's become our default setting. And often to the detriment of our self-preservation and our joy.

The role of empathy in self-betrayal

Empathy is such an important (and needed more than ever right now) human quality. It allows us to understand and share the feelings of others, and to know what others need. It is essential in building a resilient and creative society. I think it should be part of the school curriculum because it is the building block for everything else if we want to lead a healthy and meaningful life.

Empathy is at its strongest when we are young kids. If it is modelled to us, it stays intact...

New Year’s resolutions are typically goals that we set for the coming year and results we plan to achieve.

For example: “This year I will exercise, meditate, or somehow succeed more… and I will stress, drink, and overeat less.”

The challenge with future goals 

Optimistic and caught up in the spirit, "New Year’s Eve You" makes promises on behalf of "Future You," and "Future You" never has a chance, because goals set in the future often stay in the future, and we find ourselves making the same resolutions the following year.

There is only ever right now.

That's why deciding what you will be in the future is never as powerful as making changes in the present moment.

Start thinking about how you want to live your “nows.” The best way to make your intentions a reality is to re-conceptualize resolutions as daily, even hourly, commitments—more like “New Now’s Resolutions.”

Kickstart your New Year's...

This is an energy healing visualization taking you into each chakra and each element. I invite you to see for yourself how your body communicates energy and information with you. Take your time with this meditation and do it often. It is incredibly revealing.

Close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. Slow your breathing down and deepen your breathing. With each exhalation, feel your body softening, relaxing, melting. When you breathe deeply like this, you engage your parasympathetic system, and you let your body know that it is safe, that something new can happen.

As you continue to breathe deeply like this, I invite you to bring your attention all the way down to the base of your spine. Take your time. Follow your focus, your awareness down through your body all the way down to the base of your spine. When you are there, take a deep breath into the base of your spine, allowing your body to soften even more now...

Video: Anne Bérubé describes invoking the energy of Pele, the Hawaiian Goddess of fire, as a source of courage, boldness, and action, emphasizing her powerful feminine energy as an ally for initiating change, pursuing passions, and embarking on new ventures with confidence.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

In the past couple of months, we've been exploring the shamanic tradition of the ancient Hawaiians, the Lumerians, a long, long time ago, which is called Huna, H-U-N-A. And this month, we're going to tap into the energy of Pele. She is the Hawaiian Goddess of fire, and she lives on the Big Island. And she has her own volcano. And she's a powerful, powerful ally. And I want you to think of her as an ally, almost like a sister, her energy is always available for us to tap into. And we use her energy when we need courage, when we need to be bold and clear, and we when we want to get things going, when you want to make things happen, because she is the fire. She represents and...

This interview was conducted by Jennifer Ackad, embodiment and authentic transformation mentor, and was initially broadcast on The Authentic Woman You Are Online Series and Interactive Training in March 2021. You can explore The Authentic Woman You Are community platform via this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theauthenticwomanyouare. 

Embodied authentic women: Nurturing the gift of empathy without burning out

Empathy can be a superpower, a profound gift that allows us to connect deeply with the energy of others and the universe. But for empaths and those who naturally give more of themselves, it's a delicate balance to maintain. In a recent enlightening conversation on The Authentic Woman You Are Online Series and Interactive Training, I spoke with Jennifer Ackad and unpacked this delicate balance.

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