The Root Chakra Getting to the root of it!
Inhaling self love 3 essesential oils that will help you sleep better
September 1, 2020 Issue 1
Dear Reader, Growing up, it became clear to me pretty early on that my family was a little different. While other kids were given Flintstones vitamins, my siblings and I were sent for acupuncture and cupping. Forget chicken noodle soup and cold medicine, I got sage and crystals. For ninth grade 'take your kid to work day,' my friends spent the day with lawyers, accountants, and teachers. I spent my day listening to readings conducted by my mom, the medium. I quickly learned that many of these holistic healing practices and forms of alternative medicine were not something that everyone knew about. Our amazing team here at Energi Magazine strives to create a space to educate and inform our readers, who are new to this community, as well as create a community where we can learn from each other. Energi Magazine seeks to promote self-love, healing, and balance throughout the mind, body, and spirit. It is important to us that we are encouraging positivity and kindness through this magazine and we are working hard to present relatable and engaging content. We really hope that you enjoy the tips, tools, and stories that we share here at Energi Magazine. Thank you for your support.
With love, Aria de Lima Editor in Chief
The 7 Chakras Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) Third Eye (Ajna)
Connected to our spirituality
Related to wisdom and insight beyond our
and intuition
limited perceptions
Throat Chakra (Vishudda) Focused on clear expression and communication of our inner truth
Heart Chakra (Anahata) The centre of our deep bonds with others, our sense of love, compassion, and care
Solar Plexus (Manipura) The expression of personal power, will, confidence, and self-assurance
Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) Associated with our emotions, creativity, and sensuality, directed by
Root Chakra (Muladhara)
pleasure
Responsible for our sense of safety, security, and support
LET'S GET TO THE ROOT OF IT BY: ARIA DE LIMA Originating in India, the chakras first appear in the Vedas between 1500 and 500 BC. While there are many chakras, focus tends to fall on the seven major ones. This includes the root chakra (Muladara), sacral chakra (Svadhisthana), solar plexus chakra (Manipura), heart chakra (Anahata), throat chakra (Vushuddha), third eye chakra (Ajna) and crown chakra (Sahasrara). The alignment of all of them is directly connected to the physical, mental, and spiritual health of an individual.
Separately each one focuses on specific sections of a person’s being. Together they work like parts of a car, relying on each other to create a fully functioning and highly advanced machine that is in its entirety, a human. As stated before, each chakra needs to be individually aligned in order to allow all of the others to operate at their highest power. So let’s start at the very beginning and get down to the root of it with the root chakra.
WHAT IS THE ROOT CHAKRA?
ROOTING YOUR ROOT CHAKRA Connecting yourself with the Earth and nature is the best way to balance out and re-align your root chakra. Try taking some time to tend to your garden, go for a hike, or even just stand outside on the grass or soil in your bare feet. This allows you to connect back with the Earth, recentering and grounding yourself. Surrounding yourself with aspects of nature is another way to open and balance your root chakra. One way to do this is by implementing earthy colours and elements around you and your
Physically located at the base of the spine, the root
everyday environments. This can be done by
chakra,which is also known as the Mularda, is one of
incorporating colours such as green, brown, yellow, and
seven primary energy centres in your body. Represented
orange in your home or bringing in different plants such
by the colour red, the root chakra focuses on grounding,
as flowers or succulents. While not a primary method of
‘ROOTING’ the mind, body, and spirit to the earth. A
balancing, consuming red fruits and vegetables as well as
balanced root chakra sets a strong foundation for the
root vegetables is also a simple way to connect back to the
other chakras above it. An imbalance in your root chakra
earth in a way that is specific to the root chakra. This
can be indicated by excessive negativity, feelings of
includes potatoes, carrots,beets, peppers, and tomatoes.
insecurities, and greed. It could also result in feeling a
Ultimately anything that grows under the ground. that can
lack of security and an increased and sometimes even
directly absorb the energy from the earth would be
disruptive attention to risk. Responsible for the fight or
beneficial and an ideal option.
flight instinct, it is also the initial indicator of how the rest of the chakras respond to certain situations on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
September
Reading
with
Intuitive
Goddess
Priya
Worry “I am learning that worry doesn’t change an outcome”
As we see the end of summer nearing and we approach the last quarter of the year, the Guides sense that many of you are taking stock concerning where you are in life right now. They see that many of you are feeling as though you should be further ahead in your plans, goals and accomplishments. Some of you are also feeling distressed and disillusion over the state of the world, both your world as an individual and as the global world.
The Guides are seeing that much like fall harvest crops, there are manifestations yet to come in for many of you. They encourage you to release the worry mindset, reminding you that worry is like event planning for something you don’t wish to see happen. Worried thoughts will attract experiences to cause more worry. Instead, you are encouraged to focus on your desired outcome and allow yourself to build and strengthen your faith in the knowing that everything is working out for you.
For some of you, the message is surrounding the worried thoughts you hold for others. The Guides ask you to imagine the energy of the thoughts you hold for and around others. Imagine the energy of those thoughts being painted upon that person. Would you wish for them to be painted in worry or wellbeing? Seeing others in a state of well-being and light, contributes to a higher frequency of energy surrounding them. For some of you, the message from the Guides is that they sense you wishing you could stop worrying but don’t know how. They invite you to begin to choose some new habits as you move through your day. Prepare yourself with thoughts you can redirect to during times when you are not worried, similar to keeping a tool box in your car. The moment you have a car emergency is a stressful time to start looking for tools, but if you are prepared in advance it gives you a stronger foundation to face stressful situations with more ease and reassurance. Recognizing that worry will not change the outcome and can often time attract an outcome to cause worry is a huge awareness to embrace. Focus on what your desired outcome is instead.
In joy and light,Intuitive Goddess Priya
Card Deck: The Soul’s Journey Lesson Card by James Van Praagh Published by: Hay House Cover and Interior Illustrations: Charlotte BackmanCover and Interior Design: Pamela Homan
These readings are written for enertainment purposes
It's about thyme HAVING
A
GOOD
TIME
WITH
THYME
BY ANDREA SIPCIC While thyme is more commonly known as an herb used for food seasoning, and even in cosmetics and toiletries, it can also be used in the form of an powerful essential oil derived from the same plant, which contains antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties, giving it a cleansing and purifying effect.
It can aid in the reduction/elimination of food borne bacteria and fungi, and alleviate inflammation in the body, making it ideal for oral, respiratory, immune, and heart health. A study conducted by Leeds Metropolitan University demonstrated effective results against acne when using a thyme tincture, which surpassed more conventional anti-acne remedies.
It can also be used as Insect repellent and to help with yeast Infections, eczema hair loss/alopecia, and
respiratory coughs and infections. Considering its cleansing abilities, thyme can also be
beneficial for mental clarity and “air clarity,” making it ideal to have in burning incense as well as adding it to a diffuser, promoting not only clarity, but also mental alertness and boosting our “happy chemicals.” These include neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, which aid in: Mood Sleep Pleasure Drive Digestion
When purchasing the oil, it is ideal to consider the importance of purity and the company’s sourcing process as well as reputation. Because of thyme’s potency, mainly due to its component, thymol, it’s important to note that the oil should be diluted with a carrier oil such as jojoba or coconut/fractionated coconut before direct application to the skin.
Connecting through meditation By: Andrea Sipcic
Meditation, simply put, is an individual practice with the intention of being in a state of clarity, allowance, and connection. This includes mental clarity and allowing oneself to connect with their true, inner self, further permitting one to be more in-tuned with who they really are and their core feelings. In addition, by meditating, we can naturally allow ourselves to disconnect from outside sources, distractions, and even from our own thoughts.
Benefits of meditation There are several purposes that can make meditation an important practice to incorporate into one’s life on a regular basis, the most important one being achieving clarity and a deeper connection with one’s true self. With the busyness of daily human life, distractions, and many stimulants (positive and/or negative), there is plenty that can take us away from our deeper, more pure connection with ourselves. With all of these outside distractions, it can get very easy to get deterred from our own inner guidance, true intentions, and feelings. This connection is what meditation can aid us in. Other benefits include:
Concentration and Focus Lower stress and anxiety Improved self-awareness Improved self-esteem Greater attention span Emotional health Improved sleep Improved mood Improved relationships, including with self
How to meditate One of the most misperceived aspects to note with meditation is that there is a “right” way to do it. There is no one right way to meditate, just as there is no one “right” route for you to take to get home. The first main thing we want to consider is that we are meditating to gain clarity, self-awareness, tranquility, and connection to self. There is no need to “force” yourself to not think or try hard to “control” your thoughts, or do anything specific, as this is another misperceived idea. It’s more the opposite; letting go and allowing yourself to be present in the moment as well as connecting with and focusing on the breath are excellent ways to do that. More specifically, focusing on your own natural inhaling and exhaling.
It can be normal to notice while meditating (especially if you’re just starting off) that you are experiencing some or maybe even a lot of mind chatter. If you already tend to be in your head quite often, this is especially normal. This is where many people tend to run into conflict with themselves while “trying” to mediate. They tend to try to fight and control these thoughts, attempting to “make them stop.” This is where it’s recommended not to push against them. You are going on the momentum of your regular thought patterns, and your mind is so used to following that, and continuing on with them. Instead of trying so hard to stop your thoughts entirely , it’s encouraged to gear your focus somewhere else. This is where the breath comes in. So if and when you notice that thoughts are popping up that you may not want to be engaging with, you can simply turn your attention and awareness back to your breath. You may actually turn your attention to anything that’s consistent in your environment. I.e. meditation music you may be playing, rain or water sounds, or even something as simple as the humming of your heater. It really doesn’t matter, as long as it works for you. In terms of when to meditate and physical physiology, there are several ways you can about it. Any time of day where you feel you need to reconnect or take a few moments for yourself, that is the “right” time to mediate. It is also strongly recommended to meditate first thing in the morning. This allows yourself and your day to be set with intention, and essentially has the ability to set the mood for your day and how you may want to feel throughout it. About 15 minutes is a general recommended duration for a meditation. Taking just a few minutes at any time in your day can also suffice for a short meditation when required, especially if a few minutes is all you have available. With deliberate, focused intention, a few minutes may be all you really need.
Many people like to lay down straight on their back on a yoga mat during mediation, or sit up cross legged on the ground, indoors or outdoors. Again, there is no “right way.” Whether it’s one of these ways that you opt for, or you choose to sit on a chair, your bed, on a mat outside by the water with pillows, it’s important to find a space that feels good to you. One recommendation to take note of is not to slouch. Allow your body and posture to be straight or upright, allowing the energy to flow freely.
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Seven Chakra Affirmations
I have faith in my inner knowing
I am open to new possibilities and visions
I express myself with love and compassion
I am love
I am confident in my own inner power
I foster my true emotions with flow and ease
I feel secure and balanced
INHALING SELF-LOVE
By: Aria de Lima "So many years of education yet nobody ever
Her brand concentrates on giving children access to
taught us how to love ourselves and why it’s so
programs focused on creating a connection with the
important."-David Wolfe.
body. The available programs are designed to embrace
This quote is one that heavily resonates with educator and children’s Yoga instructor, Incia Pamieri, who feels it brings awareness to the promotion of selfdiscovery, self-love, positive body image, and selfcare. Although an ancient practice originating in India, Yoga is an activity that she feels is still very
and nurture children’s creativity and encourage them to be proud of who they are. They also provide opportunities for moms, dads, aunts, uncles, other family members, and friends to establish a bond by being physically present with their children through the experience of breathing and moving with them.
relevant in our world today, acting as an activity that
More specifically, Incia saw a need for opportunities
transcends time and encourages self-love.
for young girls to learn how to make informed decisions about having a positive outlook about
With the desire to make the promotion of self-love in ways such as Yoga more accessible to children of all ages, including pre-teens, Incia developed “Once Upon A Mat.”
themselves. This led to the creation of the “Once Upon A Girl” program, which is specially designed to help girls gain self-confidence.
“Girls are receiving their information these days from social media and pop culture. These images are what influence decisions about education, relationships, self-image, and self-esteem, ultimately leading to depression, anxiety, and self-harm,” said Incia. Yoga is known to help manage stressors and embrace one’s well being by uniting the mind, body, and spirit. In addition to creating this level of unity throughout the body, Yoga is a non-competitive activity for girls to partake in either on their own or in a group setting. In addition to educating girls on the benefits of Yoga, Incia is also working to change the image of what Yoga is and the “type” of people who participate in the practice. “Within social media, Yoga is intimidating! You have to represent a certain shape, you need to wear certain clothes, you need to be in a picture perfect setting and be flexible,” she said.
According to a mental health focus survey conducted by The Health of Canada’s Young People, of 26,000 Canadian students surveyed, approximately one-third of girls feel depressed or low on a weekly basis.
“As an elementary school teacher I began teaching Yoga in my classroom to girls as young as seven and eight years of age. I believe that exposure to self-love, self-gratitude, and self-reflection is imperative within the early stages of life so that as they grow older they are already strong in both mind and body,” said Incia.
With a significant increase in people experiencing challenges with mental health, the promotion of self-care and love is something that the world can never have enough of.
Monthly New Moon cycle By: Savita Moon Child
The Full Moon in Pisces 1st/2nd September.
The sun entered Virgo 22nd August 2020 bringing focus on our work life, health, well being, vitality and service. A time of harvest. The September full moon is called the Harvest Moon, Corn Moon, or Barley Moon.
The Moon in Pisces brings magic and miracles, ruled by both Neptune and Jupiter. Jupiter presents an opportunity to bring us what we want, while Neptune helps us through spirituality and visualisation, but can also urge us to escape reality, so we have to be wary of that. Of course it is okay to escape in a novel or a movie when we know we are actually in an illusion but it can become tricky when we are using wishful thinking and running with it as Neptune is the planet of wishful thinking.
A Full Moon is an opposition asking for a blend of the two (the Sun and the Moon). With the Sun in Virgo we are guided to be practical, responsible, getting all chores and work things done. Whereas Pisces is about creating and visualising what we want by using the power of manifestation, intention and spirituality. So together, creatively staying grounded and being practical with our dreaming.
Uranus is also turning in harmony with the sun and the moon giving us sudden inspiration and opportunities. They can come from unexpected people and places too. The key to this energy is to take action, don’t let those brilliant ideas pass! Note them down or record a memo, look back at them as you may be in a middle of a chore and might forget. Once you have it on paper it is important to take action and run with that idea. These inspiring and uplifting brain waves can lead to something quite spectacular, more prosperity and greater opportunities.
This is a spiritual axis and is about taking quiet moments to yourself to rest your mind. Meditation and detachment from the real world is necessary, rising above any chaos and karma. Pisces is an emotional and intuitive sign it is in their nature, and can be easily overwhelmed by emotions, so it is important to be able to quiet the mind from time to time when emotions arise. It is those quiet moments of solitude where we can hear the voice of God within. Allow your hearts, minds and bodies to tell you what they want and need.
Try to avoid people and situations that drain your energy, allow yourself the space you need in the cycle of Pisces. The universe wants you to think big, to dream big. Everyone is the centre of their own universe and has the ability to make their dreams come true with the power of intention and manifestation. This full moon brings creative energy and opportunity to propel us forward in the next coming months.
With Mercury being the ruler of Virgo this gives us the power to think, making it an excellent time to plan and organise, to study and start a new business. Saturn can also help us plan. This energy will show us how to take what we are thinking, knuckle down and follow through with action, enabling us to grow and flourish on where we put our focus.
“There is a feeling of certainty about our planning and organisation due to the harmony of Virgo and Pisces opposing one another, whilst working alongside Saturn in Capricorn. This will give us the power to turn plans into action with the creative connection and will of Saturn. Miracles can happen under this energy, presenting solutions and answers to any dilemmas” Kelley Rosano, The Full Moon in Pisces. YouTube.
Mercury is a positive attribute working harmoniously with Jupiter and Saturn, giving us the power of mind to take our visions and make them happen. So with that being said reach for the star and grab those dreams of yours, go for it! The energies are here to help you make your dreams become reality. But make sure you are doing this intuitively, responsibly and being practical in your approach. Stay grounded and be open. Believe in yourself and live from a place of magic and miracles. Allow the universe to reward you with golden opportunities of abundance and optimism, all that you are so ready for.
Clearing your crystals By: Aria de Lima
The use of crystals is something that many of us find beneficial. Some of us keep tumbled crystals in our pockets, others wear them as jewelry. While we love the way our crystals take care of us and make us feel, it is important that we take care of them as well. Clearing your crystals is key in ensuring that they are able to continue doing what they do to make you feel good. Think of it like a water filter. The filter itself is the crystal and the energy passing through is the water. When using the crystal, your energy is being filtered through. Negative energy gets caught in the crystal while positive and healing energy is cycled through and returned to the body. Like a filter, if the crystal becomes too full, the crystal will ultimately stop working all together and possibly even break. This now means there is no filter to catch the negative energy when the crystal is in use. Essentially what I am trying to tell you is to make sure you are emptying your crystal filters. It really doesn’t take that much time at all and the small amount of effort you put in will make a big difference on the impact your crystals have on you. Here are three easy ways to cleanse your crystals.
Moonlight/Sunlight: Place your crystals in direct moonlight or sunlight. They only need to be out for a little while, 10 to 20 minutes max. Place them on the windowsill or even give them some fresh air and leave them outside. You can put them directly outside on their own or you can place them in a bowl or plate to keep them together. Almost all containers are fine but try to avoid plastic. While it is safe to leave them outside overnight, be sure to only keep them in the sunlight for a short period of time as the sun may cause them to fade.Â
Incense: Light some of your favourite incense and run your crystals through the smoke. Hold the crystal in your hand and move it through the smoke while focusing on pulling all the negative energy out of the crystal and visualizing it being cleared out. This process can last anywhere from one to two minutes for each crystal. Keep a window or door slightly open to allow the smoke to carry any negative energy out of your space.
Open flame: Hold your crystals over an open flame. Be careful to maintain a safe distance between your hand and the candle. Similarly to using incense, focus on the removal of negative energy. Avoid blowing out the flame as to not transfer your energy into the candle for the next time you use it. Instead, let the candle burn out completely on its own, fan out the flame, or use a candle snuffer.
MAKING SENSE OF INCENSE By Andrea Sipcic The word incense is derived from the ancient latin word incendere, meaning ‘to burn.’ It is a natural (usually) aromatic substance that produces fragrant smoke when burned. This practice, of burning incense, goes back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt, China, India, and other southern Asian countries, where the practice was widely used for rituals and ceremonial purposes. Incense is used for several different purposes, and has various benefits, one of the most common ones being for energetic clearings in one’s home, or any other environment, mostly in enclosed spaces. Similarly, it is used for one’s own aura and energy cleansing. It can also be used to promote relaxation, a sense of calm, and for one’s own upliftment. This ties into using incense for meditation, another very common practice and purpose of incense use. Incense is typically made up of a blend of natural substances such as plants, herbs, and oils. While commonly seen in the form of sticks, incense can also be found in the form of cones and matches.
Incense sticks: To use an incense stick, start by lighting the end of the stick. Then allow it to burn for a few seconds before gently extinguishing the flame using soft but swift hand movements. Then place the stick in an incense holder and allow it to burn. While burning, you can also gently “wave” the stick around your own body, the body of someone else, or any object or space you wish to clear. These typically will burn for about 30 minutes to 1 hour or more.
Cones: These are used similarly to the incense sticks. It is first ideal to place the cone point side up in the holder, then light the tip, allowing it to ignite before blowing or fanning the flame out. Because of the size, cones will typically burn for a maximum of about 30 minutes, but give off a denser smoke than incense sticks, and the smoke is more vastly spread out in comparison to the sticks. There are many unique cone holders available to showcase the smolder, such as dragon and waterfall structures. Because of the placement of the cone, smoke is directed a certain way depending on the holder. For example, the dragon holder may create the illusion that the smoke is coming out of the dragon’s mouth, or cause the smoke to resemble a real waterfall.
Matches: These burn just like incense, but light like a match. They are like a quicker version of the sticks, when you don’t have a lot of time and need a quick refresher or pick-me-up. Just light the match, and allow it to burn down to about a quarter or half an inch. Then blow out the flame and place the match on an incense holder or any non-flammable surface.
Incense for Root Chakra Balancing
If you enjoy incense, and are looking to incorporate it into chakra balancing meditations and intentions, there are several incense that are specifically geared towards supporting, clearing, and balancing our chakras. For our first base chakra, the root chakra, here are a few different incense sticks available: Chakras, 1st Chakra Muladhara Natural Champa, Dragon’s BloodHEM, Patchouli Natural Scents, Sandalwood Tulasi, Frankincense
The Root Chakra Meal Plan Breakfast: Fruit smoothie For this breakfast smoothie there is really no way to go wrong. The general rule is, the more red, the better. Simply combine some of your favourite red fruits in a blender with some juice, milk, or water and enjoy! Add your choice of protein powder for an extra boost and you have a perfect breakfast to enjoy at home or take on the go. Some possible fruit combinations include: Strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate Red apple, grapes, watermelon, Cranberries, cherries, beets
Lunch: Roasted red pepper soup Roast red peppers in the oven or on the grill until skin is slightly blackened and then remove the skin and the seeds. Chop up pepper and leave them on the side. Then sauté the onions and garlic in large soup pot with a little bit of cooking oil. Next, add chopped potato and peppers. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Then purée the mixture until smooth. Mix in the cream thoroughly, then add salt and pepper to taste. Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich for a healthy and yummy lunch. 4 large red bell peppers 1 medium yellow/white onion (about 1 cup) 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cup) 3 cloves garlic 1 quart chicken stock (or vegetable stock ) 1/4 cup cream or milk Cayenne, salt and pepper to taste
Snack:Yogurt with berries and granola Scoop some of your favourite into a bowl. Add granola and top with your favourite red fruits. Cranberries, strawberries and raspberries are great for this recipe. Yogurt Granola Red fruits of your choice (pomegranate, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries etc.)
Dinner: Pasta with tomato sauce
First bring a large pot of water to a boil and then add your pasta of choice. In a large pan add oil and sautĂŠ the onions and garlic. Next add cherry tomatoes, chopped red peppers, and baby spinach. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Mix in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and mix well. Top with parmesan and enjoy! You can also sprinkle some chilli flakes on top for a little kick. Pasta Tomato sauce 1/2 small white onion (about 1/4 cup) Minced garlic Cherry tomatoes (cut in half) 1 large red pepper chopped Baby spinach Salt and pepper Parmesan cheese
Dessert: Fully loaded crepes Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl (flour, salt). Mix wet ingredients separately. Gradually pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and wisk together until smooth. Take small scoop (about 1/4 cup) and pour into hot pan. Leave for 1-2 minutes or until the bottom is brown. Then flip and leave until brown or golden on the other side. Top with whipped cream, strawberries, and strawberry ice cream for the perfect dessert. 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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Mindset for change By: Priya Ali
Are you ready to create change in an area of your life? Changing your mindset is an integral part of creating change. Here are some tips to help build a mind set to move you towards sustainable change.
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Dress and act for the role you wish to play. Look for someone who has already achieved or acquired the change that you wish to implement into your life. Observe their lifestyle, behaviours, social circles, daily routines. Evaluate if any of those are in line with choices you would like to make, and then put them into practice. For example, if you would like to become more fit, you may choose to embody the habits of a fitness expert or a friend who you deem to be fit. Where do they work out? What time do they wake up and go to sleep? What does their diet look like? How much time do they dedicate to their fitness routine? What kind of clothes do they wear? Sometimes mimicking the behaviours and images of others allows us to create the mindset of the positive aspects we see, which can lead to them developing within ourselves.
2 Daydream and visualize what it will be like. By daydreaming and visualizing what it will be like to become or acquire your desired change, you will begin to create new neural pathways. Repeated thoughts begin to build new beliefs and patterns. When we start to think about how something will be, we also begin to create the energy of possibility. For many, seeing is key to believing, so if you can start to visualize the picture or even draw it on paper, it can help you to strengthen your belief in it coming true.
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Consistency, Consistency, Consistency. Forming new thoughts, behaviours, beliefs and patterns requires consistency. Repetition can help build habits and before you know it, the new habits can replace the old ones without you having to think about it. In addition to this, if these new habits are part of your desired change, you will likely want to engage in them daily as you enjoy this state of being. Change is a key element of growth and evolution, these simple tips can help you facilitate change with ease, helping you to be and see the change you wish to see.
7 signs you may be an empath The term empathy is generally defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Furthermore, we can define the term as being able to sense what others are feeling or experiencing. There are three main ACtypes of empathy, as categorized by psychologists. The first, Cognitive Empathy, is being able to see or take on someone’s perspective and put yourself in their place. Emotional Empathy is literally being able to feel the other person’s emotions. Lastly, Compassionate Empathy is being able to understand and sympathize with what someone is going through and help them towards taking action to resolve the challenge. How do you know if you’re an empath? Here are a few traits or signs to look for in an empath, whether in yourself or others:
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EXPERIENCING SUDDEN/OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS THAT SEEM TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE
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SENSITIVITY TOWARDS THE “FEEL”/”VIBE” OF A ROOM/YOUR SURROUNDINGS
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ABILITY TO SENSE/UNDERSTAND WHERE PEOPLE ARE COMING FROM/WHAT THEY’RE TRYING TO EXPRESS
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OTHERS OFTEN COME TO YOU FOR ADVICE OR SUPPORT
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VIOLENT OR GRUESOME MOVIES, SHOWS, TV EVENTS, ETC. BOTHER YOU COMPELLING LOVE FOR ANIMALS AND BABIES INABILITY OR DIFFICULTY TO “TURN OFF” CONCERN FOR OTHERS AND THE DESIRE TO HELP
Mastering Reiki By: Andrea Sipcic
Reiki is considered a spiritual
“I saw that it was my method or
on and getting people aware of their
healing modality, with Japanese
outlet to help people. I saw that it
own abilities,” he said.
origins. The word Reiki comes from
was a way that I could pass
the Japanese word, Rei, meaning
information on to other people and
“Universal Life,” and Ki, meaning
get them on a path to better health
“Energy.” It is a form of spiritual
for themselves and helping the world
healing and not based or affiliated
on a wider scale. For every seed I
with any religion or religious
plant, they plant one too,” explained
practice. It is essentially considered
Reiki master, Michael Swance.
Furthermore with this belief, a person’s energy (their ki) is meant to be not only strong, but freely flowing, like water in a river. When this is not the case, there may be blockages or weakness within one’s body, spirit and/or mind. This could
the life energy that flows through all
Swance looks to encourage others to
living things. The central belief with
become Reiki practitioners as he
Reiki practitioners is that all living
believes everyone has the level of
things have the ability to connect
compassion within them and the
Swance has seen some patients walk
with their own healing energy, and
capability to heal either themselves
away from anti-depressants and
access it in a way that allows them
or others.
medications, or cut them down,
potentially cause disharmony and dis-ease within the body.
some even in half. Some doctors
to strengthen their own energy, thus supporting their own personal
“It’s like creating more leaves on
have heard about the changes within
healing.
branches. It’s all a point of passing it
clients, leading them to explore
Reiki for themselves.
There are several immediate and
“You can’t just look at what has to
long term benefits that may be
be cut out. You can’t look at what
experienced from Reiki
you need to put into somebody to
sessions.The frequency, of course,
make this disease go away. You’ve
may be dependent upon the
got to look at the root of why it’s
potential severity of any condition/s
happening,” said Swance.
that the client may have.
Reiki can aid in the flow and
Jessica was initially skeptical about
unblocking of this energy. A Reiki session consists of the client ideally on a massage table, face up, where the practitioner may perform a light, hands-on session, or, if the client prefers not to be touched, this is possible as well. The session itself involves the practitioner using their hands to go through specific Reiki
the Reiki process. She found herself questioning where the energy was coming from, how it was being transferred, and why she wasn’t feeling anything. After some time and further sessions, her ability to feel and process the energy developed and allowed her to notice a difference.
positions and techniques, using their own energy along with the patient’s,
“It was really detoxing emotionally.
starting at either their head or feet.
Old repressed emotions were stuck
The session is always meant to be
there. When you release those
one of relaxation and ease, where
emotions, your body will feel
warm/tingling sensations may or
better,” explained Jessica.
may not occur, but being perfectly normal either way.
Some of the benefits of Reiki include: Tension and stress relief Increased relaxation and sense of calm Increased energy, strength, and stamina Removal/break down of energy blocks and imbalances Rid the body of toxins and impurities Greater mental clarity and focus Trauma and emotional healing Improved sleep Increased ability to self-heal Greater harmony and balance within the mind, body, and spirit
TOXIC MASCULINITY: NOT JUST A BUZZWORD BY:
CHRIS
LEE
The MacMillan Dictionary describes toxic masculinity as: “...an adherence to traditional male gender roles that expect boys and men to show few emotions and assert their dominance.” When I first heard that term I did not like it. It didn’t sit well with me. On social media I’d see the word “toxic” thrown around to describe other people's unsavory actions or personality traits. My ex, my son's father, my baby’s mother, my boss - they’re toxic.
Like most people, I had never actually taken the time to research the term or its origins. As it turns out, toxic masculinity succinctly describes a very unfortunate tipping point in our society. In his 2018 book “Dissolving Toxic Masculinity”, relationship expert Dr Thomas Haller wrote:
“Men have learned that to be masculine they must be powerful and unrelenting. Manhood is claimed by taking ownership of things. Money, real estate, social status, and sexual conquest have become the valued commodities that represent power and strength. Power over another, or what sociologists for years have termed "dominance behavior," is seen as the core virtue of masculinity. A set of societal standards now dictates that men be strong, unemotional, aggressive, and dominant over women.”
To dominate or exploit others has become the benchmark of manhood. Your favorite movie hero is probably an ass-kicking, womanizing, macho man. The exploits of athletes, rock stars and business men have been celebrated for many years...until now.
Here we sit on the cusp of the U.S. presidential election, the term toxic masculinity has been bantered about quite a bit. The current U.S. President Donald Trump, surprisingly, has been applauded by many Americans for numerous racist and misogynistic comments dating back to the early days of his run as a presidential candidate. (Which is just as much of an indictment of American values as it is of the President himself.)
The Democratic party nominee, Joe Biden, is lovingly referred to as “Creepy Uncle Joe” by many Americans. He does indeed have a penchant for being creepy. There are numerous YouTube compilations with squeamishly uncomfortable footage of the longtime Senator awkwardly touching women, sniffing women’s hair and forcing unwanted hugs on young girls. How are they able to get away with this?
The answer for both men is simple. Other men are not holding these men accountable. In order for the oppressed to overcome oppression, they need the support of those not a part of the oppression. The same way that African-Americans needed white allies, women need male allies. Women don’t necessarily need men to save them. Over the centuries there have been many times when women were the ones doing the saving.
Women need allies in the form of men that hold other men accountable. Way before things progress to serious allegations and criminal charges, there were/are men in their circles that did not speak up. Men that chose to look the other way or possibly even egged on the bad behavior. I was shocked and a bit embarrassed to learn that people close to men like R. Kelly, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein and Jeffery Epstein all knew (or knew of) what these people were doing and never said a word.
An acquaintance of mine got into some trouble a while back for roughing up his wife. They had a disagreement that started with words and turned physical. He sought out the counsel of a respected clergyman in town. During the course of the conversation, the pastor minimized what had happened by telling my friend that ‘sometimes women don’t know their place and they need a not-so-gentle reminder.’ He went on to admit that he too had roughed his wife up on occasion.
Instead of holding him accountable the pastor basically said it was ok, and that is happening far too often among men. As men we must hold other males in our circle accountable. We must be willing to speak up. Exploiting others by way of sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or through violence is not manly. More importantly, injustice for any group of people is an injustice for everyone. Although society works hard to categorize us and thus separate us, we are one.
Chris Lee
3 essesential oils that will help you sleep better Aromatherapy is considered a holistic approach to therapy that can help with different ailments or challenges on the mind and body level, through the use of essential oils and plant extracts. These oils can have a strong effect in improving and balancing oneself emotionally, mentally, and physically. Plant extracts have been used for thousands of years for their powerful healing abilities and therapeutic properties. Inhaling the essential oil aromas actually stimulate a specific part of the brain, called the limbic system, which is largely responsible for forming memories. It also plays a very important role in our emotions, behaviour, sense of smell, and long term memory.One very prevalent use of essential oils is for aid in sleep, one of the more common challenges being experienced currently. There are several ways to use the oils for this, including putting them in your diffuser, adding them a warm bath or rubbing them on your body in spots such as your wrist, temples or neck
Here are three ideal oils that can be used at home to help with sleep!
1.Lavender Seeing as that lavender is well-known for its relaxing effects, it is no wonder that it’s a very popular choice as a sleep aid. It has been known to help with sleep quality and increased time spent in deep sleep. Researchers have also found it to be effective in slowing heart rate and in muscle relaxation.
2.Jasmine The essential oil from this flower is actually known to tackle insomnia, having a molecular structure similar to some sleep medications. In addition to increasing sleep quality and cutting down on restless sleep, it actually can also increase daytime alertness and lower anxiety.
3.Sandalwood Being a very earthy, grounding plant, it’s no surprise that Sandalwood essential oil is a powerful one to use as a sleep aid. It has been used historically for relaxation and anxiety relief. Sandalwood contains a very high concentration of an alcohol called santilol, which is known for its grounding effects, as well as promoting a greater sense of calm and more grounded emotions. In addition, Sandalwood has shown to have a sedative effect, as demonstrated in a Japanese study.
“I think positively and say positive things but I’m still not getting what I want.” Our thoughts and words create feelings, and those feelings create the vibrational frequency that we emit, which then attracts a matching frequency. In most cases I’ve seen, where clients claim to think positive thoughts and speak positively, their true feelings about what they are thinking and saying are doubt, fear, or disbelief, causing them to attract experiences to offer them reason to doubt, fear, or disbelieve. If you don't believe what you are thinking or saying, your vibration will reflect that, and vibration is the only thing the Law of Attraction is responding to.
“I put it out to the Universe, and nothing happened.” The Law of Attraction is a Universal law, similar to the Law of Gravity, meaning it is in effect whether you are paying attention to it or not. If you are not using the Law of Attraction deliberately, you are attracting by default. To become a deliberate attractor, a connection to what is often referred to as your higher self, inner being, or source energy, as well as your emotional guidance system, is necessary.
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION By: Priya Ali
Contrary to claims that the Law of Attraction is “a new age theory” or recently found due to a popular movie whose name we will keep a secret, the term “Law of Attraction” first appeared in a book in 1877, written by Russian author, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. In 1906, William Walter Atkinson wrote “Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World”. This was followed by Wallace Delois Wattles’ book, ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ in 1910 and Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich,’ written in 1937. Jerry and Esther Hicks, authors of ‘(The Teachings of Abraham) Ask and It Is Given,’ defined the Law of Attraction as “That which is like unto itself is drawn”. Michael J. Losier, author of “The Law of Attraction, The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t,’ offered the following definition of the Law of Attraction in his book: “I attract to my life whatever I give my attention, energy and focus to, whether positive or negative. ”The term vibrational frequency is often used to describe the energy one emits. The vibrational frequency is either positive or negative and as such attracts the same. I have been sharing the Law of Attraction through my personal life coaching practice with my clients for the last 15 years. Many people have and pitfalls that have caused them to stumble before they learn to use the Law of Attraction, here are a few:
The connection to our inner being allows us to receive thoughts, ideas, and impulses that often lead us directly to our desires, or at the very least to the directional path of our desires. There is a degree of action involved. That said, I have had a client who desired a romantic relationship, but rarely went anywhere she could potentially meet someone and was uncomfortable with online dating. A man she lost touch with many years ago turned up at her house one night, which led to a 4 month romance between the two, so it seems a lover can just show up on your doorstep.
“I stated my desire and I haven’t received it yet.” Once you decide you desire something, it is similar to placing an order at a drive thru restaurant. You place your order and then you just drive to the next window and trust it will come to you as soon as it is ready. Hopefully during your wait, you’re listening to a great song on the radio, checking your phone, or maybe taking a moment to breathe rather than sitting panicked and worried, or doubtful that your order will arrive. Oftentimes people expect the order to be ready as soon as they are finished placing it. The Law of Attraction works through divine timing to deliver your desire in the most optimal way. Another pitfall is when people begin to doubt the manifestation is coming. This tends to cause delays as you focus on the lack of your desire, which only attracts more of a lack of your desire.
While this is a brief overview of the Law of Attraction, it really comes down to focusing on what you do want. Thinking thoughts about what you do want, speaking about what you do want, daydreaming about having it, and what it will feel like, are all things you can do to become a vibrational match to your desires.
THE ROOT AND CONTINUING EVOLUTION OF YOGA BY: PREMADASA GANGADEEN
When we think about the word
In the literal sense the word has
‘Yoga’ what comes to mind?
been translated from Sanskrit to
unknown whether Patanjali was a
resemble the sentiment of joining
single person or a group of sages
Is it a posture? Is it a fashion
two things together or to simply
who pooled their collective
statement? Is it a total retreat
unite as One. Yoga can be seen as
meditative experiences into a
from our social circle/society to
a journey conducted either with
living and ever-evolving guide
redefine ourselves or is it
great ease or with great strife to
for yoga practice.
something that remains to be
bring one to a greater
defined or misunderstood?
understanding of themselves than
Another perspective of yoga can
Perhaps it is nothing at all? My
they had previously. This creates
be derived from the study of
late guru used to remind me that
a pattern by allowing one to dive
Samkhya philosophy. This is one
“once you place your toe into the
deeper for even greater
of 6 schools of Indian
ocean of yoga, forever shall you
exploration and meaning. Yoga is
philosophy, founded by the Sage
swim.”
a perpetual and cyclical action of
Kapila containing 25 principles
this thirst for awareness through
or tattvas which ultimately forms
the ages.
a dualist perspective of Nature
Yoga means many things to many people yet somehow after
system of philosophy, it is still
(feminine) and Spirit (masculine)
careful analysis and distillation,
In the classical sense one could
the meaning of yoga can simply
reference the great sage known as
leading to a union of Ultimate or
be viewed as a vehicle to inspire
Patanjali and his compilation
or remind you to stay connected
manual known as the Yoga
The study of any one of the many
to yourself in a state of peace,
Sutras (the thread of yoga) for a
great spiritual epics of India will
love, and joy, otherwise known
literal meaning and guide for
also provide deeper insight to
as bliss.
practice. As yoga is an ancient
what yoga is from a philosophical
or Absolute awareness.
or moral point of view. The
A Self-Realized being or yogi would teach a
Kriya Yoga, Satchidananda,
three main epics to consider
burgeoning student or yogin and this spiritual
used to quote his teacher,
would be the Mahabharata,
transmission ensured an unbroken link back to the
FOUNTAIN
Yogi Ramiah by saying,
the Bhagavad Gita (which is
origin of yoga, which is available to all, a
“don’t follow the teacher,
a smaller component of the
connection to Source Energy.
follow the teachings
Mahabharata), and the
instead.”The true teachings
Ramayana. The five
This method of one teacher to one student was
come from a pure source
aforementioned references
known as Guru-shisya parampara in Vedic culture,
whereas the teacher is merely
for yoga come in many
HOW SAMANTHA translations and A NDREWS STAYS interpretations across Y O U Nlineages G A Tor schools 40 multiple
a tradition where a teacher took sole responsibility
an advanced student moving
for a student’s spiritual knowledge, attainment, and
toward that same source. The
well-being, to pass down the teachings or lineage
value placed on proper
preserving the knowledge for changing times.
technique is paramount as
of yoga and can range in
Paramapara denotes the meaning of chest-to-chest
though our very existence
target audiences from
implying a private and direct initiation. Slowly over
depends on it, a sentiment
preschoolers to scholars. My
time this Guru-shisya tradition has become lost as
which seems more true now
suggestion would be to
schools were developed placing one teacher in
than ever before.
simply pick any one of these
charge of many students thus reducing the focus
up and allow the mystery of
and attention to each student’s individual needs
My personal view based on
yoga to unfold for you as it
according to their style of learning.
experience as a practitioner
OF YOUTH
will naturally.
of 20+ years and a teacher
For basic context, the practical philosophy or ashtanga yoga (ashta - 8, anga - limbs) according to Patanjali is as follows:
1.YAMAS - ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OR SOCIAL RESTRAINT SUCH AS
NON-VIOLENCE, TRUTHFULNESS, NON-STEALING, CONTINENCE, AND
NON-HOARDING
2. NIYAMAS - ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OR SELF-DISCIPLINE SUCH AS
CLEANLINESS, CONTENTMENT, PURIFICATION, SELF-STUDY, AND
SURRENDER TO A HIGHER POWER
3. ASANA - THE PHYSICAL PRACTICE OF POSTURES
4. PRANAYAMA - THE LENGTHENING OF THE BREATH
5. PRATYAHARA - WITHDRAWAL OF THE SENSES
6. DHARANA - SINGLE-POINTED FOCUS
7. DHYANA - MEDITATION/CONTEMPLATION
8. SAMADHI - COGNITIVE ABSORPTION OR SELF-REALIZATION
Long ago yoga as above was taught by one teacher to a single student. The first limb, the yamas, once mastered, informed the second limb, the niyamas, which once mastered informed the third limb and so on. In this way the depth, accuracy, and subtle aspects of yoga practice weren’t lost on the student, thus preparing them to develop their own mastery toward SelfRealization to then pass down to someone else.
Today this is reflected in
coming up to 20 years is that
modern yoga studios where
it is integral to keep a heart-
there is usually one instructor
centred approach to yoga.
in a room full of students all
Anything less than that
performing the same uniform
wouldn’t pass through the
action and rhythmic breathing
first and second limbs of
while each student may have
yoga as per Patanjali which
their own set of individual
ultimately would create a
physical, mental, and
weak foundation and a
emotional needs and
collapse of great proportion
challenges. Where one posture
as we’re all coming to
or sequence facilitates great
realize.
healing, awareness, and acceptance on many levels for
What is yoga? Perhaps the
one, the same posture or
Iso Upanishad below will
sequence may elicit injury,
clarify.
emotional upheaval, and disparity for another. This
Oḿ pūrṇamadaḥ
disproportionate ratio of
pūrṇamidaḿpūrṇāt
teacher to student can also be
pūrṇamudacyatepūrṇasya
seen among various schools, lineages, and
pūrṇamādāyapūrṇamevāvaśiṣ
traditions of yoga where there is a large global
yate
contingency of adherents following a specific system or dogma.
Completeness is that, completeness is this from
Ultimately and unfortunately it has been shown
completeness, completeness
many times over that these lineages or schools of
comes forth. Completeness
yoga where there is a sole teacher, guru, or leader
from completeness taken
that they invariably fall prey to the sundry and
away completeness to
low human qualities of ego, greed, and insecurity
completeness added,
which lead to scandal, harm, and disgrace. It is
completeness alone remains.
important to feel a natural resonance toward a
- translated by Swami
potential teacher or to put it another way,
Dayananda
allowing your conscious to be your guide. My teacher of Babaji’s
Root chakra crystals By: Andrea Sipcic Onyx Onyx is a grounding stone and associated with our base, root chakra. It’s more wellknown to be black, but can also be white, red, orange, or beige. Black onyx is a powerful, protective stone known to absorb negative energies, which can promote a higher sense of security and confidence within oneself, and even aid with physical and emotional strength and stamina.
Garnet Garnet is a gemstone that is known to be balancing, protecting, and strengthening, leading the way to opening oneself to new possibilities, confidence, and moving away from old patterns and behaviours. This stone has regenerating abilities for our body and DNA, purifying the heart, lungs, and blood, and even boosting the immune system and our energy levels.Although known for its vibrant red colour, garnet can also be orange, pink, green, and yellow, primarily, aligning with our lower chakras.
Red Jasper Red Jasper is grounding, balancing stone aligned with our root chakra. It can provide support, tranquility, balance, courage, and inner strength. It is also a great stone to turn to when our body and mind require re-energizing. This stone also has the ability to clear electromagnetic and environmental pollution, including radiation. It even has the ability to enhance sexual vibrancy and pleasure.
Blood stone Blood stone is a powerful healing stone that is grounding and protecting and associated with our base root chakra. It also has the ability to withdraw negative energy and is even an excellent blood cleanser and purifier. In addition, this stone can aid in detoxing the liver, intestines, kidneys, spleen and bladder. This stone is a deep green colour typically with specs of red, brown, and orange.
image via flickr(James St. John)
Tourmaline Tourmaline is a gemstone that offers powerful aid in clearing, purifying, and protecting. Black tourmaline is especially well-known for these aiding specifically in the protection and elimination of negative energy from our aura and physical environment. This includes the elimination of toxins, improving circulation and strengthening the immune system. The stone is also available in a variety of other colours such as green, pink, blue, yellow, and red.
“After 11 months of this, I finally realized I couldn’t do it anymore...Ultimately, I took a leap of faith and trusted that I wasn’t meant to be doing policies for the rest of my life and this was my journey,” she said.
With the support of her family and friends, she shifted her path, focusing on her journey to become a reader and educating others on the concept of having a Twin Flame and helping to guide them through the dynamic of that relationship. After building a following through her Instagram page, Emily created a members group on Facebook, designed for healing and growth of the mind, body, and spirit. Through this platform
The Twin Flame Journey BY ARIA DE LIMA Sometimes, the little gifts passed down to us by our grandparents can make a bigger difference than we thought they would. This was definitely the case for Emily Reaux, who turned to a tarot card deck given to her by her Granny when she found herself looking for guidance on her Twin flame journey. While she had been exposed to her intuitive being through her practice of meditation, the use of the tarot cards brought everything to a new level.
"Once I began to use the tarot cards, the messages increased with more intensity, clarity, and frequency,” she said.
It was this intense shift that led to her mother suggesting that she offer readings for others online. With a University degree in Math and a plan to become an actuary, Emily began to take her readings online. In addition to her new journey with online readings, Emily was also fencing on a national level for the UK. Her schedule consisted of training in the morning, attending her full time job during the day, and then going home to do her readings.
Emily offers live readings in addition to meditations, yoga, and other practices and tools that promote and support the evolution of her members. She has also created her own oracle deck and is now in the process of creating her own online platform called Sacred Space. Launching this September 2020, Sacred Space will act as an expansion to the Facebook group, allowing her to continue to build a community through a new platform.
To learn more about Emily and her Twin Flame journey, check out her video interview with Intuitive Goddess, Priya Ali.
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