Colours of Embodiment

All thatGLITTERS.

All that SHINES.

BY TASHA BODNARCHUK HOLISTIC COUNSELLOR

Do we really need to follow some magical winding path to the end of the rainbow to get to the gold? Do we need to look outside of ourselves to receive abundance? I believe that we are the GOLD we are searching for. Each of us is a vessel that has the potential to overflow with love and sparkling possibility. It is a disservice to our humanness to doubt how powerful we are, from the inside out.

We are the creators and alchemists of our dreams. Embodiment requires us to deep dive with open arms and an open heart into our truth, our authentic selves, and this can only be done by going inward. Humanity spends so much time on the external – the external body, the external environment and all that exists outside of us. When we strip away the stress, noise and busyness of our lives we are able to recognize that it is all separate from us. We have the choice to ground into who we truly are, each of us golden shiny beams of light and love energy with endless potential.

I AM GOLD, I AM ENOUGH, I AM.

How can you begin to tap into yourself and your inner knowing? It starts with connecting to just YOU in the moment. Having presence and using your breath as your guide can be an amazing tool. Inhale, exhale, repeat. Moment to moment. Take the time each day to have a few minutes of body and breath awareness. Sitting in a comfortable spot, place your hands on your chest, lungs, or heart space, if it feels good to do so. Otherwise place your hands comfortably on your knees or lap. Fully and deeply inhale and open up to receive the fresh oxygen for your lungs and blood. Allow that breath to travel deep down into your belly. Envision that breath as golden and bright and feel it cleansing your mind, body and spirit. When you feel an exhale coming, connect to that golden energy again. The out breath releases stagnant air, negative ideas, thoughts, stories, and creates space for the next healing breath.

Why is our breath such an important tool in our self-care kit? It is automatic, so we do not have to force our breath. Our magical body has the ability to function as a welloiled machine, all the integral parts working together so we can function and live, move, grow, and explore the world around us. Our breathing creates an instant change and shift no matter what we do. Inhale – newness, freshness. Exhale – all which no longer serves us. Simple breath work relieves anxiety, stress and feelings of being overwhelmed with all that is happening in our world. It brings us home, to the simple intricacy of our bodies. When we tune into our physical body in this way, what is external to us can perhaps fade into the background and we can return to what we do have control over, our very own feeling and moving body.

In reality, (let us connect to that for a moment) we often get swept away with should haves, could haves and an endless to-do list. My recommendation as a Holistic Counsellor is to find ways of going inward that work for you. I can make suggestions but it is about YOU. Maybe what you feel comfortable doing at home, you may not want to do at work, or sitting in your car. Find ways that resonate for you. You are your number one healer, never forget that. The more you take the time to know your mind and body in stillness and quiet, the more you will receive clarity and the answers you need. With a gentle reminder that this process takes practice, and that there can be a beginning, but there is no end. The work of exploring your self-awareness, self-acceptance, and openness to stepping into your golden power is an ever changing and evolving journey of self-love. It is our personal adventure and we can choose to embrace all of it with an open mind, heart and body.

Maybe connecting to your breath will lead you to connect to your body, to move, dance, or do yoga stretches. Maybe you walk, or run, or explore in nature. Maybe you create a mantra that you can repeat and focus on, something that grounds you and brings you back to your body in the present moment.

Maybe you can repeat these words as a focus point: I AM GOLD, I AM ENOUGH, I AM. It does not have to be complicated, simplicity is key. Just sit and be and repeat these words inward or outward: I AM GOLD, I AM ENOUGH, I AM.

You can create a mixed bag of options to help you find that gold within yourself, your WHY. The ‘why’ is about seeing and accepting exactly who you are, peeling back the layers that help to expose and express why you came in this human body form, and what magic you are here to create. All of us are unique and individual masterpieces that come together in this tapestry of life. Never forget – you are worthy, YOU ARE GOLD.

I AM GOLD, I AM ENOUGH, I AM.