Shake-ups are not so fun, eh? You lose an idea, an expectation, a dream…life throws you back into the nothingness and you are asked to build anew. I like the idea of re-building, but first you must get past that icky feeling of having to let go of something you probably really liked and were quite attached to. Below is a mindful prescription to help you soften your attachment, nurture the aspects of you that are sad or afraid, and begin to set sail in a new, more life-affirming direction.

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Prescription for the Shake-ups..
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1.) Wrap your head around the notion that things are not falling apart, they are falling away.
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2.) Recognize that you have begun to step into a bigger way of being, the smaller way no longer fits and is ready to be bagged for the salvation army.
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3.) Get to know the new that is emerging. Look for it. Feel into it. Listen for it.
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4.) Ask yourself, “What about me is seeking to expand in a newer, bigger way?” If you have lost a relationship, for example, ask yourself, “What was not fulfilled in this relationship that is now desiring fulfillment?”
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5.) Don’t over-share your shake-up. This is a sacred rite of passage, careful that you only share with those that can appreciate the sacred-ness, and respect your choices as to how best to move through this.
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6.) Take a walk in nature. Nature can tell you many things of love, abundance, peace, and harmony. Let it help you begin to heal.
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7.) Sit with your pain. Allow it to have a voice. Allow it space to grieve, to vent, to burn away the old. Allow yourself to be in the experience without seeking to numb it, fix it, or even to replace it with positive thoughts. It needs space to air out. It’s okay to be pissed, or sad, or lonely.
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8.) Care for yourself. This might mean a grilled-cheese sandwich or a trip to a therapist’s office. Do what you know needs to be done. Take that nap, watch movies all day, punch pillows, cry all week… then sign up for that juicy retreat in Sedona that you feel so strongly about, or that strange class that sounds so interesting.
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9.) Receive love. This might come in the form of a snuggle from your dog, lunch with a friend, or a stranger engaging you in conversation. Love is all around. Open yourself to receive it.

How about when it works in the opposite direction? You get that not-sp-good feeling about someone, or some event. You brush it off only to find that if you had followed that initial feeling you could have avoided an unsavory experience.

This is our intuition. It is our internal guidance system, directing us toward that which is in alignment with what we desire and away from that which is not.  Read that sentence again. It is something that is working FOR us. If you listen, it will take you to that which you desire. The first question becomes, are you listening? The second question is, are you following?

If you are challenged with the notion of intuition, and largely base your decisions on logic and practicality, then your invitation for this week is to begin to listen for that still small voice of intuition. The one that will guide you to your joy every time. Build a relationship with it. Begin to experiment with it, trusting it to whatever degree you are comfortable with. Whenever you are faced with a small decision, say deciding on dinner for the night, take a moment to turn within, ask your intuition, and listen to what happens. You may get a picture, a feeling, or an actual instruction. Go with it. See what happens.

If you feel in touch with your intuition, then your invitation is to cultivate a deeper relationship with this voice. Begin to turn within frequently and regularly for all decisions. Once you have connected, act.

Below is a list of fun things to test your intuition on:

1.) Begin each day by asking how you can be of service to the Universe.

2.) Before eating, tap into your body and what it really wants.

3.) When getting dressed in the morning, feel if there is a particular color that really speaks to you.

4.) When driving to work, or to an errand, feel if there is another direction that wants to be taken.

5.) When conversing with a friend, or finishing up an email, pause to ask your intuition if there is anything else that needs to be said.

6.) If a friend or loved one pops into your head suddenly, give them a call, or send them an email.

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Meditation: Enjoy the Silence

I’m inviting you all to take a day of silence. When we choose not to use language to communicate, energy takes on a new meaning. You will notice more, and more will notice you.

I’m particularly encouraging you to do this if you have animals or children. You will see that something magical unfolds : )

If a whole day is too much for you, then choose to be silent for an evening or two. Consciously turn off your phones and email for a specific time period. Notice what comes up; urges, thoughts, feelings. Notice with non-judgement.

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Affirmative thought of the week:

The energy of life is the energy of my life. We are all connected.

As I sat in church today, I was struck by all the adoring couples that surrounded me. Each couple was demonstrating affection and love in seemingly escalating degrees.

My thoughts started to veer down the slippery slope of “Why not me?” This brought a very tangible emotional discomfort and the reaction of wanting to avert my gaze and turn away from all that I was beholding. Thankfully I caught this thought and chose to journey down a much more loving path. “What if, instead, I am nearing a relationship myself and the Universe has conspired to show me a gorgeous preview of what’s to come? What if I am afforded a front row seat to the love and affection that is now making it’s way toward me?”  WOW! My thoughts quickly informed my emotions…and wouldn’t ya know, I began to see with new, and grateful eyes. I began to tingle with the high vibration of love Itself and I created a very loving reality for me to live in!

As divine emanations of God, we are creative, empowered beings! We get to use the power of our awareness to direct the course of our lives! We get to catch our thoughts and choose those which are life-affirming and support who we are and what we would like to create for our life.

I invite you to take a look at something in your life which may be producing an unsavory emotional reaction. Next, look at the underlying thought/belief. Now, see if there’s room to shift that thought to something that feels more loving toward yourself. Take on this new thought/belief for the day and see if you can’t just think yourself into a more loving reality.

“Through the power of my awareness I now choose loving, life-affirming thoughts!”

Resourcefulness is defined as an ability to meet situations. I have always thought of my Dad as resourceful. Growing up, he had a garage filled with every length of rope, every type of nail, and every cleaning product known to man. Whatever I needed was right there for me. And, it brought my Dad great joy to provide it for me!

Then came the time in my life that I wanted to do it all on my own. I wanted to prove that I could be my own source, get my own tools. Twenty years later, I still have yet to accumulate a garage as full as my Dad’s. What a great relief to pull up to his house and simply enjoy what is already there for me.

We come from an infinite, ever-expanding, all -providing Source! God’s garage is packed with all the grace, abundance, wellness, love, and wisdom that we could ever desire, and it is all placed at our feet with joy and glee! You are always with me and everything I have is yours. We don’t have to deserve it, earn it, or plead for it~ it’s already ours!

So what Source is your resource? Are you trying to do it all yourself, or perhaps thinking your boss, government, or partner will do it for you? Or, are you allowing the infinite storehouse of God’s good to be your Source?

Whatsoever your desire, you are one in GOD. Let the abundance of God be your Source. Then you are truly RESOURCEFULL!

Affirmation: The infinite nature of God is my Source and Resource ~ all that I need to meet any situation is already mine!

Listen Now!

What is AstroZen? I am so inspired by the beauty of astrology and how well it can assist us in living more awakened lives. Did you know that each zodiac sign carries profound teachings? When we are in LEO, we ALL get to learn more about Self-Love. SCORPIO gifts us ALL with the opportunity to draw better boundaries. And PISCES teaches us ALL how to connect to our God-Self. 12 signs, 12 life lessons. So no matter what your sign, you can use each teaching to better your life and world.

For each zodiac sign there is a guided meditation and select affirmations that will assist you in waking up to the truth of who you are, releasing limiting beliefs, and stepping more fully into a life you love.

• AstroZen ~ Water : Self-Forgiveness and Working with Heavy Emotions, Drawing  Appropriate Boundaries, Oneness with all of Life.
• AstroZen ~ Fire : Self-Love, Fearlessness, Accessing your Higher Wisdom Self.
• AstroZen ~ Earth : Manifesting, Being in the Now, What Legacy are you Leaving Here on Earth?
• AstroZen ~ Air : Becoming Aware of your Thoughts, Healing Relationships, Your Perfect Uniqueness.

These CDs were lovingly birthed through much prayer, meditation and allowing. It is my wish that you feel the fullness of love they were created with.