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Top 5 Steps to Becoming the Real You

by Energy MedicineFeaturedHealthSelf Love

Do you remember the first time you consciously told a lie, even though you knew it was wrong? Most likely it was to a parent, teacher, or other authority figure, and it was probably triggered by fear. How did you feel after the lie was told? Guilty, shameful, scared? Did it fester inside you until you admitted the truth, or did you stay with the lie?

Lying is a Defense Mechanism

As a child, you probably lied to protect yourself; you lied to a parent to get out of trouble or to a teacher to avoid public ridicule. As an adult, you may have lied to your partner, usually about either sex or money. But lying to others is only half the equation; that defense mechanism also includes lying to yourself. You may tell yourself that you’re fine, even when you feel crushed. No, that rejection didn’t hurt. I didn’t really care about that promotion or that relationship anyway.

You may tell yourself that your feelings are “unacceptable,” or that you “owe” it to a loved one to behave a certain way or follow a certain path. You may even convince yourself that someone else’s dream is really your own. But all of these lies create little pockets of darkness inside; they’re like cancer cells that fester and multiply until the truth comes out. That’s what happened to me: the sexual abuse that I couldn’t acknowledge even to myself became a diagnosis of cancer in my twenties.

Live Your Authentic Self

When you suppress your true feelings or follow a path that isn’t really yours, you aren’t living your authentic self. Your soul made a plan for this life before you incarnated, and that plan is your true life purpose. Acting in line with your life purpose is one way to live in the light, another step on the path toward expanded consciousness.

As an energy healer and spiritual teacher, I often see students doing their best to live in the light, but they keep hitting roadblocks. These students may practice meditation, they connect with nature, they participate in energy healing, but they may still not get the results they desire. When I look at their energy field, I can see that they are living a lie.

Perhaps they are gay but keeping it a secret; perhaps they want a divorce but are too afraid to upset the family; or their career was the dream of a parent and not what they wanted for themselves. As soon as they can admit the truth to themselves, the real healing can begin.

Unmask the True You

One of the greatest gifts of energy healing is its ability to reveal the true you. Just like those students, you, too, can admit the truth and take a big step toward living authentically.
Here are five ways to live your most authentic life:

  1. Find your authentic self.
    In order to live as your true self, you first have to find out who that is. There is an entire spiritual practice based on a seemingly simple question: Who am I? Are you really any of your labels—daughter, partner, mother, sibling, teacher? Are you your job? Who are you if you are not any of your societal roles? As the practice takes you deeper and deeper into meditating upon who you are not, eventually you come to realize that who you are is a soul, a spiritual being connected to Source. Indeed, you are Spirit. This is the deepest level of understanding your authentic self.

Even knowing you are Spirit, you still need to live in the world as authentically as possible. Ask yourself: what makes you feel joy? What are your passions? Your strengths? Your weaknesses? What qualities would you like to cultivate in yourself? What do you want? What makes you feel free? What would you fight for? What values are important to you? This last one is particularly important, as your actions should be in line with the principles you want to live by. When you know what you want and what you care about in this world, then it’s much easier to be authentic.

  1. Express your truth.
    The first step is admitting your truth to yourself, and the next step is expressing it. Even if you can’t yet speak your true feelings or beliefs aloud, write them in your journal. Eventually, you may be able to say what you think and feel to the important people in your life. A heavy weight lifts when you admit your truth. Imagine how great it feels to have your loved ones love the real you! A friend of mine recently admitted, first to himself and then to his family and friends, that living as a male was a lie, and his most authentic self was really female. It took a lot of soul searching and bravery, but decades of unhappiness lifted as he started his transition, and now “he” is happy and proud to be a “she.”
  1. Confront your fear.
    Often, the truth that you keep hidden is directly related to fear. Maybe you worry your loved ones will reject you or cut you from their life if they know the truth. You might fear isolation, loneliness, anger, or even attack, but if you keep repressing your feelings, they can become lodged in your chakras and create mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual problems much worse than the possible repercussions of expressing the truth. Many students come to my healing courses and workshops looking for relief from pain, but what they also find is relief from the constant struggle of dealing with fear.
  1. Discover what you truly believe. Energy medicine will help you dig down and discover what you really believe, rather than what you were taught to believe. As a child, you soaked up every tidbit from your parents, teachers, and the culture at large. You learned things like “boys don’t cry” or “girls must be seen but not heard,” or more personal messages, like “you must follow in the family business.” A large part of becoming your true self is figuring out what it is you truly believe, and what beliefs are not true for you and should be discarded.
  1. Trust your gut. The messages you get from your gut come from your higher self, which knows your soul purpose in this life. When you need to make a decision, listen to your gut. Your body doesn’t lie, and following its direction will steer you toward the course you are meant to travel.

Bonus: Find Your Supportive Community

Embarking on the journey toward your most authentic self can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. A supportive community is essential for your transformation. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who understand and support your journey will amplify your healing and help you stay aligned with your true path.

By joining the LifeForce Energy Healing Level IV program, you not only receive expert guidance from Deborah King herself but also become part of a community of healers and seekers who are walking the same path. This year-long program is designed to help you shed the false layers, heal from past traumas, and step fully into your life’s purpose.

If you’re ready to embrace the truth of who you are and be supported by a community committed to growth and transformation, click here to learn more about joining Level IV.

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Destiny Calling: Who Are You Really?

by Energy HealingFeaturedMeditation

You meet someone for the first time and one of the first questions you get asked is “What do you do?” You automatically assume the person wants to know how you earn your living.

You may mumble something like “Well, right now I’m paying my rent by being an Uber driver but I’m working on a script that will be the next big hit at the Sundance Film Festival!” Or maybe you say “I’m a teacher, but I’m burned out and exhausted.” Or a wistful, “I’d love to be an artist, but don’t know if that’s a real job.” So, you go to your weekly yoga class, and you wonder when your real life will start.

Is it work or play that defines you? Do you feel like you have somehow missed what you’re really supposed to be doing? Is this your destiny?

The anxiety over “what am I supposed to be doing?” can really mess you up. When that alarm goes off in the morning and you reluctantly get yourself together to go to work, are you wondering if this is all there is to life? Get up, go to work, maybe go out for a few drinks after work, then head home to DoorDash that you eat while binging on Netflix. Where is the passion for life? And how are you going to find the joy in simply being you?

You may have taken every quiz on Facebook that promises to reveal your most amazing qualities.

You may pour over the employment opportunities that you signed up to see from LinkedIn. You might be doing nothing, sunk into a depression over the state of your life and the state of the world.

But what if you could answer the “what do you do?” question with the status of your being rather than your doing? Like, “I am someone on an evolutionary spiritual journey and I’m gradually becoming more present, more engaged, more myself.”

Wow! Suddenly you are someone you’d like to know. You are saying that you are a seeker on the timeless quest for enlightenment, a traveler on the path to greater consciousness. Your true work—whatever your job in the world—is really internal. You want to be more aware of what you do, what you say, and even what you think. You want to be a moral force in the world, starting with the world you currently interact with—your family, your friends, your co-workers. You want to be known as a person of integrity, someone who can be trusted, someone who can hold the center in times of crisis.

As you develop a meditation practice, as you attend online workshops and events that bring you together with a teacher and a community of fellow seekers, as you read books on the ageless wisdom of the sages, you are doing the most exciting work of all and preparing for your true destiny: to be a lightworker.

And the world desperately needs you! Especially in times like these that are fraught with disharmony and division, your connection to spirit, your immersion in the peace and balance brought about by spiritual practices, is vitally important.

As you proceed along the path, you may find that your work in the world will change. You might want to be helping others more directly, for instance as a speaker, coach or leader, like me. Or you may simply try to infuse your present work and home situation with more awareness of what you can do that will be of benefit to others. Being a lightworker implies that you are committed to doing what you can to alleviate suffering and confusion—within yourself as well as for others. It implies that you accept responsibility for your own life and stop laying the blame outside yourself. It means you understand that you—yes, you—have the power to change the direction the world is heading. And it means that you know how to be kind.

There is one sure way to know that you are fulfilling your destiny: it feels right. The outer work you do may shift or transform, but it is the inner work that propels your satisfaction quotient. The next time someone asks “What do you do?” answer from the place of who you are rather than how you earn a living. You could be a window washer at a fast food restaurant, but what you are really doing is being a clear channel for letting in more light. And that is destiny calling.

As you explore the crossroads of your destiny, remember that discovering your true calling is more than just a moment of clarity—it’s a journey of transformation.

Whether you’re feeling the pull of a new path or seeking to deepen your connection to your life’s purpose, our LifeForce Energy Healing Level IV program is designed to guide you every step of the way.

Join a community of like-minded seekers and take the next step toward answering your true calling. Your destiny is calling—are you ready to answer?

Learn more about LifeForce Energy Healing Level IV here >>

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Are You Ready to Join the Pantheon of Energy Healers? Look Within to Awaken Your Power! What the World Needs Now—Your Healing Gifts!

by Energy MedicineFeaturedMaster-in-Training

Could you be one of the energy healers of tomorrow, a modern master of the ancient healing tradition?

It can all begin on the smallest, most personal level. Maybe there is something in your life that you want to heal. Your health, your weight, your finances, your work, your relationships. And maybe you not only want to heal the parts of your own life that aren’t working, but you also long to help others.

Have you ever wondered about the extent of your healing powers? What would be needed to awaken your capacity to heal yourself and others? How would it feel to expand your consciousness and channel healing energy to help resolve any infirmity on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual planes?

As often happens in our amazing universe, the secret of healing power is waiting in plain sight. Mahatma Gandhi, beloved healer of hearts and minds, said, “There is force in the universe, which, if we permit it, will flow through us and produce remarkable results.”  Gandhi knew how to harness this force to approach his healing goals of establishing a peaceful and just society. Today, we would call the force Gandhi describes the universal energy field. It is the energy upon which our universe runs–intelligent, alive, and the source of everything. It is the source of healing power.

My experience with this miraculous power began when I was faced with a life-threatening illness. I recovered with the help of an energy healer. I had to know more. What was this amazing, healing force? In my decades of study, I’ve learned almost all that I know about this healing force experientially—in prayer, in meditation, and while conducting energy in the practice of healing. Once I learned to heal the wounded parts of myself, I was able to channel this energy to heal others. I was privileged to enter the tradition of energy medicine known and practiced for millennia.

The ancients knew this conscious and creative energy: how it permeates all space, flows from one object to another, and connects one thing to everything else. What seers took for granted thousands of years ago, present-day scientists are just beginning to understand. Energy medicine, the employment of this inexhaustible force to effect healing in yourself and others, dates back to the dawn of human history.

Every ancient culture on Earth, from the Mayan and the Aztec to the East Indian and Chinese, had healing systems that worked with the human energy field. Prayer and Divine intervention were considered essential elements of healing practice. Wasn’t the Divine the source of all life and the energy that fuels it?

Among the most famous healers of all time was Jesus of Nazareth. Everywhere he went, crowds gathered in the hope of being healed.  The Christ energy, or Christ light, evolved from Jesus’s activation of the power of love and his message of compassion and care. Think of that light as the ancestral Source that we in the modern era can also connect to—a white light that illuminates us and heals all. Jesus was the master healer, and he told his followers to do as he had done. With faith and an open heart, they, too, could heal.

According to astrologers, we have entered the Age of Aquarius, or the age of the common man and woman. In the ancient world, it was believed that this would be the time when all of the lost mysteries would be revealed to ordinary people. I believe that this time has indeed come. We see it happening with increasing regularity: in new physics, new biology, and a new approach to medicine. The frequency and pace of individuals experiencing a spiritual awakening today is staggering… and very exciting!

Are you going to be among those who carry the mystery of ancient healing knowledge forward? Are your healing gifts waiting to be awakened and put to work in a world that desperately needs healing energy? What would it mean to develop your healing mastery: become accomplished through knowledge and practice, gain control of your inner world, and show great skill in your actions and your relationships with others and the world around you?

I’d love for you to join me for a deeper exploration of ancient healing traditions and how you can uncover your true calling. Discover how you can become the person you were meant to be.

And the best way to do that is through our most intense (and most life-changing) program, the LifeForce Energy Healing Level IV year-long program. You can learn more here.

But first, let me share 3 ways that studying to become a modern master of healing could help you advance on the path toward higher spiritual consciousness and your best life:

  1. Learn to master your mind. A study of the spiritual science of ancient India offers the secrets of mantra meditation. The purpose of meditation is to still the mind; calm, cleanse, and refresh the body; and increase your connection to Spirit. If enough of us connect to Source and to each other, we will bring about a profound transformation of life on Earth.
  1. Become a master of your healing gifts. Learn to look more clearly at your inner self, your experience, and your beliefs. Who are you and what is your connection to Source and to the world around you? What are you here to do and to give? Expanding your self-awareness through the spiritual science of ancient India will give you greater resources for contributing to the healing of the world.
  1. Become a master of your healing gifts. Learn to look more clearly at your inner self, your experience, and your beliefs. Who are you and what is your connection to Source and to the world around you? What are you here to do and to give? Expanding your self-awareness through the spiritual science of ancient India will give you greater resources for contributing to the healing of the world.

The growth of your spirit inevitably lifts up every aspect of your being—and contributes to those around you as well.
Imagine all that you long to do and be and give—and you are imagining the role of the Modern Master you have the potential to become.

Are you ready to step into that role? Are you ready to step into your own mastery? 

Join a community of like-minded seekers and healers who are also embarking on their personal journey. They will be spending a year of intense transformation – learning, connecting, healing from past traumas, and answering their true calling. 

You can take your spot amongst them by clicking here >>

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Did You Miss the Sign?

by ChakrasEnergy HealingEnergy MedicineFeaturedGiftsMeditation

I didn’t have much experience with advanced hearing, tasting, smelling, or knowing, until I had been in the healing field for some time. Then one day, out of the blue, I suddenly began to hear, taste, and sense things that other people couldn’t. Believe me, this can be a little unnerving at first! Initially, I noticed that I was hearing tones while I was working with clients and, after a while, figured out what the tone meant in that setting. Since I’ve studied music, I wasn’t surprised to find that minor tones signified illness, while major ones signified health, and eventually, I ended up doing almost all of my healing work using sound. Sometimes I will also hear a word or phrase, at other times entire sentences. During the same period, I also developed an uncanny sense of smell; I can sense the rotting odor of sickness in a person from quite a distance. And then there’s my sense of taste, which comes in handy when I “taste” a chemical or drug that someone has ingested. Last to develop for myself and, I’ve noticed, for my students, is “knowings” which are difficult to evaluate.

Most novices think they are having “knowings” but it’s really just their personality they are consulting, which isn’t a form of higher sensing. In fact, typically, it takes many years and many initiations into higher consciousness before “knowings” become available to the practitioner.

As you expand your perceptual abilities, don’t be disturbed if you begin to hear—in what may seem like the most normal circumstances—phrases or sentences in your head containing information that could be helpful to the person or situation you are contemplating.

If you want to begin developing your extrasensory capabilities on your own, simply intend to allow Spirit to work through you. The greatest obstacle is being  afraid. Over time, trust will grow as it becomes easier and easier to surrender your personal will to Divine will. And if you can study under a teacher, like myself, or one of my Grad Teachers, who can validate your sensing, that will accelerate your development in this arena, as lack of faith in your intuitive hits is usually what holds you back. Once a teacher tells you your hits are valid, you begin to trust yourself, and your gifts will open even more fully.

Another common block is the urge many people feel to be in control. The world we live in encourages the development of a strong self-identity. We like to “have it all together” so we can “take the ball and run with it” and always “come out on top.” All of this leads to a false sense of self-sufficiency and strengthens the urge to be in command. Yielding is misinterpreted as giving up, but in reality it gives us access to a far greater power than the small, egoic self. Once an individual gets a glimpse of the vast resources that come flooding in when he or she lets go of the need to maintain control, the resulting freedom can lead to a highly exalted state.

EXERCISE: No Mind Awareness

We’re all constantly receiving information from our environment, but much of it doesn’t make it into our consciousness. People would be amazed to learn how much they missed in any given scene. For one thing, we’re all on sensory overload, and each year that gets worse. If we absorbed that amount of light, sound, and vibration consciously, we’d simply blow out, so our psyche protects us. Another related problem is that, culturally, we rely too heavily on our mind. This misplaced emphasis has resulted in the loss of much of our natural ability to sense. When we learn to relax and shift into “no mind” awareness, we start to receive and experience images, impressions, and sensations that we would otherwise have missed.

The following process outlines steps to focus your awareness:

First of all, relax. Take a few deep breaths and let go of your mind. Let go of the part of you that “tries,” your perfectionist part. You’ll want to allow the right brain—the receptive, feminine, and intuitive side of you—to be present.

Next, open yourself. Take a moment to feel the ground beneath your feet, which will help open your lower three chakras. Intend to release your vertical power current, the energetic cord that runs up through your spine. Then intend to open your heart and feel compassion. Now, relax your brow area, and intend to open your third eye. Feel your scalp relax and intend to open the crown chakra at the top of your head.

Next, lift. Using your intention, imagine an elevator going up inside you, lifting your awareness through your energy field and body up toward your higher self above your head. Imagine that there is a column extending above your head, which makes it easier for the elevator to lift. Let the earth energy—pushing upward from the center of the earth—come through the minor chakras in the soles of your feet, through the legs, and then up through your first chakra at the base of your spine to help propel your awareness skyward.

Finally, connect by consciously and intentionally forming a triangle between your heart, your third eye, and the person or thing being observed. Still using your intention, expand that triangle by moving the point at the third eye up to include your higher self; picture it as the eighth chakra about three feet or so above your head. Now you’re ready to observe that person (with permission, of course), place, or thing, and get information. Allow all of your senses and feelings to receive, and allow your inner ear to hear vibrational tones.

With practice, you will be able to hone your awareness and innate perceptive abilities, and more readily observe, listen, and receive.

Do you currently feel like you are getting a sign to explore your spiritual evolution further? That your personal transformation can use a guiding hand and that you are ready to ascend to the next level of your life?

Perhaps that you are reading this blog today is Spirit giving you a sign.

And maybe the guiding hand you need is waiting for you within our year-long Level IV Master-in-Training program. It is a full year of learning, healing, connecting, and transformation. It is also the only program where you can work with Deborah directly to shortcut your way into becoming the person you were meant to be.

Listen to the voice if it is speaking to you. Learn more about this life-changing program by clicking here >>

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Need a Sacred Place?

by Energy MedicineFeatured

SUMMER IS HERE, and you want to do something a little different for your two-week vacation, or for a long weekend. You’d prefer to go somewhere like the pyramids in Egypt, or Stonehenge in England, or Machu Picchu in Peru and connect with the ancient spiritual energies, but . . . well, that’s just not going to happen this year. Never fear, you can visit sacred sites right here in the U.S., and you can probably find ones right near where you live.

We don’t often think about the places in the U.S. that are considered sacred, yet there are many. But first, what is a sacred site? Some are places that are held holy by certain religions or cultural traditions; some are geological features like mountains, waterfalls, or caves; some have man-made structures on them. What all of these sacred sites have in common is an energy field that surrounds and saturates them. The invisible field of energy at certain places can have the ability to heal the body and awaken the soul. When a pilgrim enters that place of power and connects to it through meditation, prayer, or ritual, he or she can link up with the power of the place. As a spiritual teacher and a seeker, I’ve often connected to Source at sacred sites.

So where in the U.S. might you go?

If you live in or near the Ohio River Valley, for example, you are in the heart of the great ceremonial mound-building culture that developed along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Over 10,000 mounds and earthworks once flourished in the area, built by ancestors of today’s American Indians. Many of these earthen hills are filled with burials and funerary objects, while other mounds were used mostly for ceremony. Of the many that once existed, 1,000 mounds are still visible. Others have been destroyed in the name of progress. You know, the “take Paradise, put up a parking lot” mentality. If you play golf at the Moundbuilders Country Club, for example, you could be teeing off on top of the Octagon Mound. But there are still fragments you can see of the Wright Earthworks or the Newark Earthworks. You can also visit the quarter-mile Great Serpent Mound (pictured) near Dayton, Ohio, the largest effigy mound in the U.S., which represents an underworld spirit being. The serpent’s head aligns to sunset on the day of the summer solstice.

In Illinois, the Cahokia Mounds are part of an ancient civilization of Mississippian peoples that was once one of the greatest cities in the world. Part of the complex, called the Monk’s Mound, is the largest manmade earthen mound in the Americas, with a base larger than the Great Pyramid at Giza.

Many of the places that are still sacred to the Native peoples are in the West, such as Crater Lake, Oregon, sacred to the Klamath people whose ancestors witnessed the eruption that formed the lake; Blue Lake, NM, sacred to the Taos Pueblo; The Black Hills of South Dakota, especially Bear Butte, sacred to the Lakota Cheyenne and Kiowa (the Lakota called it the “Heart of All Things,” and an astronaut on the space shuttle who photographed it from orbit said the outline of the mountains looks like a human heart); for the Snoqualmie people, the massive Snoqualmie Falls waterfall is their spiritual focal point, with the mists from the base believed to connect heaven and earth.

If you can’t get out of the city, visit any of the magnificent cathedrals and temples that you may have passed a thousand times without entering—such as Trinity Church in Boston; the Baltimore Basilica; St Patrick’s, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (the largest cathedral in the world), or Saint Thomas Church in New York—and spend some time meditating there.

From Mount Denali in Alaska to the Bighorn Medicine Wheel in Wyoming, from the Great Mother Mound in Mississippi to the Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota, from Mt. Kilauea in Maui (the home of the volcano goddess Pele) to the Badlands of South Dakota, there are incredible places to visit that don’t need a passport to get to. All across the U.S., there are thousands of sites sacred to the indigenous tribes and nations of this country, each with their own mythology and imbued spirituality. So whether you are aware of it or not, you could be living and working on or walking or driving over sacred land.

Do some research in your local area to discover what once existed there, or what may possibly still be available as a sacred site you can visit. Go online to one of the lists of U.S. sacred sites to see some of the places available in your state. Or come to an energy healing or life coaching course and learn to connect to the sacred site of your own heart.

Sacred sites are everywhere!

One such sacred site – a powerful spiritual vortex – is located in the heart of the Arizona desert: Sedona. It’s a place full of powerful energy, which you can leverage to propel your own spiritual evolution.

And this October 15-18th, the Deborah King Center will be gathering in Sedona, at the Sedona Mago Retreat Center, for a few days of learning, healing, connecting, and spiritual transformation.

It’ll be a pilgrimage that you’ll never forget. And we invite you to join us. Click here for more information >>

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We Are Not Going Back

by AdvocacyDivine FeminineFeaturedSocial Activism

I’ve been teaching energy medicine and spiritual sustenance for over four decades. Last week, we watched both energy and spirit manifest spectacularly when a high-profile United States Presidential candidate harnessed and highlighted our nation’s most idealistic goals. This is a moment when the “divine feminine” interfaced with the “divine masculine” to create a synergy that simply does not exist outside the “divinity” matrix. I bring this up because the energy/spirit shift has been so swift this past week that it has become a critical moment for us all.

I teach individuals across the political spectrum – what follows is not about politics; my thoughts have nothing to do with party. I’m an independent – I don’t vote along party lines, I vote for the individual who can best do the job. With that said, I’m especially ardent about women’s rights, having walked across coals to protect my own and other women in that regard. So I don’t care where you stand as long as you care about women as much as I do. And today I take up my pen because women’s rights are on the table: we have already lost our right to make decisions about our own body that should be a matter only between ourselves and our doctor, not the government. Now, if we fail to take action, we also stand to lose our rights to no-fault divorce, child-care for women who work, even the concept of women working at all!

Contrast that to Kamala Harris, who is all in for women. She is a phenomenon not only because she’s a woman running for the highest office in the land, but because she telegraphs a distinctive yin/yang vibe. She comes across clearly as both an adept prosecutor (divine masculine energy) and an advocate/protector (divine feminine energy). I relate because (full disclosure) I too am a former prosecutor, and that role prepares you to move mountains when you are confronted, as we are today, with the loss of liberties women and other marginalized groups face.

Women Are Elevated to Powerful Positions to Complete, not to Compete

For the most part, women leaders have been venerated for their compassionate, coherent, and collaborative discourse and actions. The most memorable among them have relied upon a combo of the divine masculine and feminine aspects of their nature to guide them to help their families, their clan, their tribe.

Women are culturally encouraged to serve as nurturers, caregivers, and multitaskers. And because we are the gender from which future generations arise, we are uniquely in touch with the progeny that we and other women produce.

Thus, a good mother is “pregnant forever”— that is, for the rest of her life, her heart beats both inside and outside her body: within her children, whether they are biological children or (contrary to the assertions of a Vice-Presidential nominee that I and Kamala are nothing more than “childless cat ladies”) the kind of children I have raised – books I have painfully birthed, students I have laboriously mothered, causes I have lovingly fostered. Because of this, women are far less likely to put people’s progeny (their own or anyone else’s) in harm’s way for anything less than truly existential threats. They will put themselves in harm’s way to further a cause or to defend others (examples: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Tubman, aviatrix Amelia Earhart, women’s rights advocate Malala Yousafzai, astronaut Mae Jemison, and countless others), but rarely has a woman leader sent soldiers into battle for anything less than a truly-existential cause.

There have been countless heroic women across the centuries of recorded history, from the pre-Christian matriarchal societies I’ve taught and written about so much, to Mary Magdalene, to Joan of Arc, to today’s cadre of environmental and social justice advocates.

What sets most activist women apart from activist men is that when women do achieve leadership roles, they most frequently serve; any political power they gain is leveraged to benefit as many citizens as possible, as opposed to simply benefiting themselves and their cronies and chums.

For many women, life—like politics—is the passionate pursuit of the possible.

Men Are Elevated to Powerful Positions to Compete, not to Complete

Contrast that dynamic to the history of most men in political power. Although a number of America’s most venerated leaders have been true statesmen and public servants — George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, FDR, and Martin Luther King come readily to mind — male politicians are rarely elevated by their respective followers for purely altruistic purposes (in our parlance, for their divine masculine characteristics).

Compare the male pursuit of power, which is founded in patriarchy and hierarchy (think caste, status, and class, all patriarchal concepts); at its essence, ego- and testosterone-driven. This type of older vision carries a gladiator’s spirit and energy onto the political battlefield. As a result, for far too many men, politics is engaged in as a type of warfare: there must be decisive victories and vanquished losers. This kind of thinking brings to mind the energy of men like Putin in the Ukraine and Netanyahu in Gaza.

So, after giving careful, calculated thought to what is at stake for our nation’s and our world’s future depending on which candidates emerge in charge in 100 days, I’m adding “2024 election activities” to my already insanely jam-packed schedule to help ensure that Kamala Harris becomes our next president of the United States.

And I’m not alone. Women and men are leaping from the sidelines to work their fingers and feet off for the next 100 days for a woman candidate who is seeking the highest office in the land that they can really believe in – finally! An enthusiasm that has been sadly lacking for a long time has arrived on the scene – the excitement is palpable.

Why I’m Endorsing and Supporting Kamala Harris

It has become crystal clear to me that Kamala Harris is exactly who she is and where she needs to be at this crucial juncture in our nation’s history. She is fully conscious and keenly aware of what’s at stake: well-spoken and insightful, she is a compassionately fierce advocate for women’s bodily autonomy and reproductive health care issues including abortion, IVF, and birth control. And as a former prosecutor and Attorney General, she will fiercely defend women’s rights across the board.

During my life, I have never witnessed a time in our nation’s history more in need of our precious attention and activism, not just on Election Day on November 5, but on every day between now and then. The stakes have never been higher for women and for every other marginalized, frequently denigrated demographic. As Kamala so passionately put it, “We are not going back!”

No matter which side of the political spectrum you’re on, you can feel that what just happened has cast a crucial spotlight on what a boost in energy and spirit can do to create the forward momentum necessary to succeed in every area of our lives, and that it behooves us all to join together to preserve the few gains that have been made for the fairer sex before we are forced back to the Handmaid’s Tale way of life.

I encourage you to join me here:

https://www.facebook.com/womenforbidenharris

and here:

https://www.instagram.com/womenforharris/?fbclid=IwY2xjawETsflleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYVnaejEVPFsyGhUyaE5_0ZyTjhFthekpLFbsMrkvxlPvP1HUxZxV2t6nw_aem_a_G1SkXXN3_GUh7yj2ftkQ

PLUS, tonight, Monday, July 29, 2024, at 7:00pm EDT, join me to hear from extraordinary women like model Christie Brinkley, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and singer Barbra Streisand, all in support of Harris. We will be provided details on how we can get involved with efforts to mobilize women voters ahead of November. Please sign up for the call and share it with anyone you know who might be interested.

https://events.democrats.org/event/653900/?fbclid=IwY2xjawETs61leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZn8jltNxt-5_fPx6p3YGIgIzYwN4iTW77ehXCjrKEwnOFLlfmRDUKzvaQ_aem_L_SXg9RdX9LQGrQuWj8M7A

Whatever you do, don’t be passive; this is the moment where you and I and everyone we know can pool our energies, jump on the Kamala bandwagon, and be part of the change we want to see in the world!

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4 Healing Practices to Ground Your Base Chakra & Thrive in Uncertain Times

by AdvocacyChakrasEnergy HealingEnergy MedicineFeaturedSocial Activism

Whether it’s the global pandemic, racial injustice, or personal challenges you’re dealing with, fear can seep into your energetic system and wreak havoc.

With all that we’re experiencing, around the world and especially in the US right now, it’s hard to know what’s coming next — and that uncertainty can feel like walking blindfolded toward the edge of a cliff. Many people are struggling financially too.

If you know about your first chakra — also called the base chakra or the root chakra — you know that it’s the power center that deals with security and survival…

What you might not know is that the Earth has a chakra system too, and her base chakra is deeply off balance in all this upheaval.

People are feeling this profound disruption in themselves and the Earth whether they know it or not. Feelings of anxiety and being on edge are easy to blame on the nearest little thing, but in fact you’re absorbing the energy of everyone and everything on the planet, and everyone in every country is deeply anxious right now.

From jobs and health to finances, family, and groups we care about — these are all base chakra survival issues. So are disruptions in the Earth — tropical storms, wildfires, you name it.

The good news — and we REALLY need good news, right? — is that you can release fear and anxiety from your base chakra and replace it with useful energy… and stop fear from taking hold in your power centers and energy field.

You can also send healing energy right into Mother Earth. And when you do this, the positive effects reverberate, which can help ease the tumult that’s running rampant on our planet.

A quick word about fear: To some degree, fear is necessary to life on this physical plane. Fear can keep you safe from threats — whether it’s heights, snakes, water, or any kind of injury. Your ancestors relied on fright as a warning system to protect them from falling off a cliff, getting bitten by a poisonous reptile, drowning in a river, or being hurt by someone or something. Your brain continues to use thousands of years of programmed fear to shield your body from harm.

But what happens when you live in fear every day? All day? Fear of a world seeming to fall apart, fear of loneliness, fear of failure — these fears can burrow into your psyche and prevent you from helping to advance humanity or live a meaningful life full of positive relationships and experiences. These fears can damage your chances — and humanity’s chances, and the planet’s chances — of living in light and love, so let’s get some relief! It’s long past due.

The power of your base chakra for releasing unproductive fear.

Fear’s primal place to live is in your first chakra. This base chakra is located at the base of your spine and it’s connected to your security and survival. It’s your foundation, and it has the power to ground and connect you to the physical world. But when it’s unbalanced, you might not feel safe in your body or your place in the world. You might not feel grounded or present. You might find yourself stressed, to say the least.

Childhood traumas can stay stuck in your base chakra until you discover strategies to release them. Fear of illness, global calamity, brutality — the things we’re seeing in our world today — combined with personal fears about safety, security, and stability can disrupt or distort the free flow of energy in your base chakra.

Here are 4 Healing Practices to Help You Clear Blocks in Your Base Chakra — and the Earth’s Base Chakra:

  1. Do a Grounding Meditation

    When you’re ungrounded, you’re vulnerable to fear’s draining energy and you can get blocked. Fear walks right through those open doors of stress and strain and settles in your mind and body. Meditation is one of the best ways to ground yourself so you can keep those doors closed to fear and open to love.Meditate every day, and your fears — along with those fear-in-disguise feelings like anxiety and hopelessness — will start to subside.

    Start by sitting with your eyes closed — either in the traditional lotus position on the floor, or with your feet planted on the ground as you recline in a chair. Keep your hands on your knees — this in itself is very grounding.

    Focus on your base chakra, right at the base of your spine, and see a red cord from it planting itself firmly in the ground.

    As your cord drops down, visualize the energy of the Earth’s base chakra radiating in every direction and spinning rhythmically as it glows with ruby-red light. This base chakra of the Earth is usually thought to be located at Mount Shasta in Northern California, which Native American tribes considered to be a geyser of upward energy.

Watch its radiating energy spread up through your grounding cord and into your physical body. Breathe deeply as you absorb the strength that the Earth always holds for you. Like the most resourced mother, the Earth always has the capacity to hold and nourish you — as she replenishes herself with infinite love and a profound connection to the whole of the universe.

It’s now time to visualize this energy saturating the entire planet and flooding your own base chakra with life. As you visualize this vibrant red energy,, observe how its healing flow flushes away fear, old systems and ways of life that need to be released, negative thoughts and patterns, and stale energy. Watch stuckness release from your body and the Earth’s body — into a vacuum of light, where it’s being transmuted into golden love.

Now visualize the Earth’s base chakra as a red flower. Watch that flower bloom. Visualize its radiant energy travelling up your grounding cord until your own red flower blossoms at the base of your spine. Try to spend about 5 minutes visualizing the flowers spinning and radiating stability, comfort, and safety. Watch fear, negativity, and everything you and we don’t need fall away.

After a few minutes, rest your hands on your heart chakra and feel the corners of your mouth raise as you smile with a sense of security that you and the Earth are well.

  1. Work with affirmations

    Affirmations are powerful chakra-balancing tools. Consciously repeating positive declarations while focusing on your base chakra helps you cement its natural power to ground you and make you safe..Affirmations also have the added benefit of rewiring your brain. Chronic negative thoughts (“This world is insane — we’ll never have equality,” “The virus is still rampant — it’ll never go away,” etc.) are not only symptoms of an unbalanced base chakra, they can also add to stress and blockages. Productive affirmations help you more easily replace fear-focused thoughts with love-focused thoughts.To use the following affirmation, meditate on your base chakra, and either out loud or in your mind, repeat the words:

    I am safe, secure, and deeply rooted to the world. I belong here.

    Repeating this affirmation throughout the day will help you feel protected and secure. Write it down and post it on your mirror, refrigerator, or dashboard. Another idea is to set reminders on your phone to repeat the affirmation every couple hours. You can even write it down on a slip of paper you tuck under your pillow at night. Let its power seep into your sleep and dreams. After all, your sleep connects you to Spirit, which, like the Earth, is always there to nourish you.
  1. Play With Color

    A simple way to restore your base chakra’s balance is to use color. Red is the color of your first chakra, so wear more red. Incorporate ruby hues into your home environment — get a red lampshade, pull out that red blanket for a cozy nap, or paint your living room a warm, deep red. Wear a garnet ring, a coral necklace, write with a burgundy pen. Sprinkle rose petals in your bath water, paint your nails the color of red wine, try a bright red lipstick, trade in your yellow tea kettle for a red one. The important thing is to consciously work with the red items you choose, linking them with your base chakra. To do this, just repeat the affirmation to seal the connection.
  1. Eat Healing Base-Chakra Foods

    Since your base chakra is all about grounding you to the Earth, adding root vegetables to your diet can help strengthen your connection to the physical world. For an easy, delicious grounding meal, try roasting any of the following with salt and olive oil: beets, rutabagas, potatoes, garlic, ginger, turnips, onions, parsnips. If you eat meat, earthy stews and bone broths can be very nourishing for your base chakra. Don’t forget about grains like oats, mineral drops from the Great Salt Lake or elsewhere, red fruits like berries, or spices like paprika for extra flavor and rich, red goodness.Again, think of sending nourishment to your base chakra as you eat the healing foods. Perhaps include the affirmation in your prayers, thanking Mother Earth for sustenance. This will infuse the foods even more with nurturance for your base, filling you with a greater ability to thrive even in these times of tremendous transformation.

Feeling Rooted, Firm, and Secure in the World Is Your Birthright.

Always remember that it’s natural for your base chakra and ALL your chakras to be in a state of balance. It can take a short time or a while to restore that natural balance — depending on a lot of factors. No matter what, you deserve to experience the safety, security, vitality, and JOY that comes from practicing these exercises. As you spend more time grounding yourself in your base chakra and that of the Earth, you’ll begin to develop a deeper feeling of security on this beautiful planet that’s been troubled for a long time, but is rife with potential.

Your root base chakra is only the beginning of your journey. And these practices are only a tiny taste of the actions you can take in order to change the course of your life. As you go on your healing journey, you can find yourself uncovering your life’s true purpose. But it takes work. And that work is best done in a community of like-minded healers and seekers.

If you want to take your healing journey seriously, consider our Master-in-Training program. It is a year-long program that fast-tracks your transformation. Shed past traumas. Discover your true purpose. Step into the person you were meant to be. All while joining a powerful community led by Deborah herself.

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Are Your Genes Who You Are?

by Energy HealingEnergy MedicineFeaturedHealth

Or are you much more than just a biological entity?

Everywhere you look these days, there is a new study coming out on how your inherited genes affect your health (and everything else). Ever since the human genome was sequenced (the human genomic project was completed in April 2003), there has been a huge surge in research based on the information carried by genes, from how you look in your jeans to your propensity for becoming an alcoholic or coming down with a rare disease. These little packages of DNA have been given a god-like place in our understanding of who we are.

Just a few short years ago, a diagnosis of cancer took you straight to Western medicine’s tool bag, which held only three major tools: surgery, chemo, and radiation. If cut-poison-burn didn’t work, you were left with alternative approaches that weren’t covered by insurance. (I’m not knocking Western medicine, just the limited technologies and the limitations of our present health care system.)

But things are changing. Today there is personalized medicine available in cancer treatment, based on your genetic makeup and the composition of the tumor. It’s a giant leap beyond the standard “one size fits all.”

There are other emerging scientific fields that are looking at your genes for other reasons, like nutrigenomics, which is aiming to reveal the connections between specific nutrients and diets, genetic expression, and your health. Soon you may be able to find out why you can’t tolerate bread or cheese while your sibling practically lives on pizza. Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, autism, longevity, digestive disease, cardiovascular disease, all sorts of cancers, obesity, even tooth decay are all being examined in light of an individual’s DNA.

It’s an exciting time to be checking up on the latest scientific research.

Even spirituality has gotten into the gene pool, with the idea that one particular gene, called MVAT2 (vesicular monoamine transporter 2, the “god gene”) is what turns a person inward towards mystical experiences.

And more and more, science is finding what deep meditators have known all along: it’s all one. The hip bone isn’t just connected to the thigh bone; everything in your body is connected to everything else. The way genes express themselves can affect myriad pathways in the body.

The genes you inherited from your biological mother and father, the life factors that have turned some genes on and turned others off, the interlocking connections between how gene expression affects different bodily systems—all this is being looked at through the lens of science, which is beginning to understand the reality and importance of a holistic approach to health.

But before we begin to think that genes are the be-all and end-all of who we are, remember that genes don’t explain the mystery of life itself, and who we really are. Your genetic makeup is the blueprint for your biology, but sages, shamans, and healers who work with energy medicine know that who we are isn’t based on physical matter, like genes, but on spirit.

This is the truth taught by the Vedas, and by all the ancient spiritual traditions—the body you inhabit in the three-dimensional physical world is not the whole of you, but merely a vehicle used by your Higher Self in order to experience the lessons that are to be learned in this lifetime.

Spirit, consciousness, or whatever term you want to use, is what permeates all life. You can’t smell it or taste it, you can’t use your physical senses to capture it, but you know when you are connecting to it. It may be when you’re out in nature and the quiet and peacefulness or the grand vistas and raw beauty elevate your consciousness, relax your rampant thoughts, and you touch that place of expansiveness and peace within yourself.

t may happen when you’re having sex or in nature or having an out-of-body experience. You may be sitting quietly at home, staring off into space, your mind a million miles away, when you are suddenly engulfed in light and you enter a state of inexplicable love. That’s not genetics; that’s grace.

So learn all you can about new genetic research in the areas that affect your life, but remember, whether your genetics turn on or off does not determine who you are at heart, in your soul, and at the very deepest level of your being.

{This article originally appeared on Psychology Today}

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See the movie, read the book!

by BooksCelebritiesFeaturedMovie Reviews

I read Pulitzer Prize-winning Isabel Wilkerson’s amazing book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, when it first came out in 2020. I was so blown away by it that I urged you to read it, and even had a discussion group on it, recognizing I was reading an instant American classic.

You may recall it dissects all of our misperceptions about race (and we have quite a few), and argues that it’s really “caste,” not race, that is the underlying structure. Whether or not you agree with the author, you will find her argument fascinating and compelling.

Isabel described a caste system as a constructed hierarchy based on ancestry (not race) that pits presumed superiority (like German gentiles) against presumed inferiority (think German Jews). According to Wilkerson, caste is the silent usher, guiding us to our proper seat in the culture. She compares India’s treatment of the Dalits, the “untouchables,” to Nazi Germany’s stigma attached to the Jews, to American oppression of African-Americans. Each country uses dehumanization to justify keeping certain groups of people at the bottom. The author explores why, even today, white working-class Americans vote against their economic interests: they are voting to preserve the caste system, implicitly needing a group of people they themselves can still “look down on.

Isabel Wilkerson

Ava DuVernay

Now Ava DuVernay’s film, “Origin” is a powerful and fascinating interpretation of the book, Caste, and you will be glued to your seat watching it. Knowing DuVernay’s history (she made documentaries like “13th”, connecting slavery to the mass incarceration of Black men), it’s not surprising that she was interested in this topic. What is amazing, however, is how she creates an investigative, fictionalized drama in which we follow Isabel’s character as she puts the pieces of the book together (from the South of the US to Germany to India), all the while her entire personal life crumbles around her. It will definitely jolt you out of your comfort zone and make you want to take action to remedy these injustices immediately.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor does a beautiful job of playing Wilkerson; she’s able to be searching and yet confident at the same time. She’s totally portraying a mentor to all, especially women, who yearn to make a difference.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

So grab the popcorn, watch this important film, and then drop your comments on my Facebook page, here.

See you at the movies!

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Discover the Spiritual Haven of Sedona:
A Journey into Healing and Transformation

by Energy MedicineFeaturedMaster-in-Training

Nestled in the heart of Arizona, Sedona is a place where the earth seems to hum with a mystical energy. It’s a destination that beckons those seeking spiritual growth, healing, and a deeper connection with the self. Whether you’re drawn by its breathtaking landscapes or the promise of inner transformation, Sedona offers an unparalleled retreat for the soul.

The Magic of Sedona’s Landscape

Sedona’s iconic red rock formations are not just visually stunning; they are ancient sentinels of wisdom and power. These towering structures, carved by millennia of natural forces, create a landscape that feels both timeless and sacred. Each rock and canyon is imbued with a unique energy that supports and amplifies spiritual practices. Whether you’re meditating at Cathedral Rock, hiking through Boynton Canyon, or simply sitting in silent reverence, the land itself seems to speak, offering guidance and clarity.

Energy Vortexes: Nature’s Power Spots

One of Sedona’s most compelling attractions is its energy vortexes. These swirling centers of energy are believed to facilitate healing, meditation, and self-exploration. There are four primary vortex sites in Sedona: Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Boynton Canyon. Each vortex has its distinct energy pattern – some are said to be masculine, providing strength and resilience, while others are feminine, offering nurturing and compassion.

Visitors often report profound spiritual experiences at these sites, from heightened states of awareness to deep emotional release. The vortexes are natural amplifiers, enhancing the spiritual work you do and helping to clear away the energetic debris that can cloud your vision and dampen your spirit.

Meditation

The Deborah King Center provides traditional and modern methods to quiet and focus your mind. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or a beginner, the serene environment and expert guidance make it easy to deepen your practice.

Mindfulness

Learn Deborah’s techniques to live with intentionality and presence. Mindfulness practices help you stay grounded in the moment, fostering a sense of peace and clarity that extends beyond your retreat experience.

Self-Discovery

Peel back the layers of your life to uncover your True Self. The Deborah King Center’s programs are designed to help you explore your inner landscape, revealing the core of who you are and what you are meant to be.

Detoxification

Improve your relationship with food and enhance your quality of life through mindful eating and detoxification practices. Cleanse your body and mind, paving the way for a more vibrant and healthy existence.

Self-Mastery

Develop techniques to continue your personal growth in everyday life. Learn to harness your inner power and maintain the progress you’ve made during your retreat.

QiGong

Identify and address dis-harmony in your body with the Deborah King Center QiGong practices. Unblock your Qi and restore balance to your energy system, promoting overall well-being.

Chakra Empowerment

Activate and strengthen the spiritual centers of your soul. Learn to balance and energize your chakras, enhancing your spiritual and physical health.

Health and Wellness

Discover simple, self-administered techniques to alleviate emotional, mental, and physical pain. The holistic approach of Deborah King Center supports comprehensive healing and wellness.

Why Sedona is the Perfect Retreat Destination

Sedona’s combination of natural beauty, spiritual energy, and dedicated healing spaces makes it an ideal destination for anyone seeking transformation. The land itself seems to invite introspection, offering a quiet space where you can listen to your inner voice and reconnect with your true essence.

The Deborah King Center amplifies this experience with its comprehensive programs and nurturing environment. It’s a place where you can step away from the distractions of everyday life and immerse yourself in the work of healing and growth.

Experience the Transformation

If you’re ready to explore the profound spiritual energies of Sedona and unlock new levels of healing and self-awareness, consider joining us this October for a transformative retreat. You’ll have the opportunity to experience all that Sedona has to offer while engaging deeply with your own spiritual journey.

Join us and discover the magic of Sedona for yourself

In October, our community will be gathering in Sedona to share, learn, heal and make the most of this magical place. Come ready to transform and connect with the deepest parts of your soul in the heart of Sedona’s sacred landscape. Learn More Here >>>

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[Video Practice] Answer the Call and Connect to Higher Guidance

by Energy HealingEnergy MedicineFeatured

With all that’s going on in the world, do you feel called to help change the world?

Do you feel called to really step into the life you were meant to live so you can bring your gifts where they’re so needed?

Maybe you have spiritual gifts awakening inside you… perhaps energy healing or telepathy or clairvoyance…

Or maybe there’s a creative project you’ve been meaning to tackle — it could be anything — perhaps a book you were meant to write that will help shift people’s thinking and change old systems that don’t support humanity or the planet…

You might feel a call to be an activist or to step deeper into activism — for women, for children, for immigrants, for endangered species…

Or a game-changing idea for addressing climate change, reducing plastic, or guiding companies on ethical practices…

People around the world are awakening to the need for change, and maybe your gift is igniting them into action, giving them hope, counseling them, or giving them guidance to grow.

Whatever you’re called to, if you’re getting little nudges, it’s no wonder…

The “global pause” has not been easy for many, but it’s certainly brought a lot of time for reflection on what needs to change.

While these times we’re living are certainly “unprecedented,” they’re transformational times…

… catalytic times, rife with potential, calling you to action to help birth a new Earth.

For all we know, we could look back on 2020 and think of it as “The Year We Seized the Chance to Make Gigantic Changes.”

Now more than ever, it’s time for you to step into leadership. Because when you achieve the life you were meant to live, you lead others by example, but you also lift as you RISE.

Are you ready to be who you’re meant to be, to become a leader in your sphere of influence?

To be an agent of powerful, positive change in the world?

To create the life you want for yourself, your family, the Earth?

One of the keys to creating this needed change — and stepping into leadership in your life, your community, and beyond — is through raising your frequency and connecting to your higher guidance.

In this 7-minute video, I will lead you through a powerful practice to raise your frequency and connect you to your higher guidance — and the unique mission of your Soul to be a leader.

Remember you have infinite power to help make the changes we need in our world.

Remain open for messages from your heart… it always has guidance for you, and may send you “nudges” in the most unexpected ways.

And stay tuned for the next part in this series where we will access the wisdom of your upper chakras and higher realms for more guidance and grounding for your leadership role.

For more information on stepping into your role as a leader in every aspect of your life, you can check out my Lifeforce Energy Master Certification Course. Open Enrollment closes soon.

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The Cycle of Light and Dark

by Astrological EventsEnergy MedicineFeaturedMeditationSolar

I wake in the early morning hours, when I can still see the stars, to bring in the light of day with meditation. It has always been important, in all the ancient spiritual traditions, to greet the dawn of a new day, to give praise for having come through the darkness yet again.

The ancient Egyptians believed the Sun God, whom they called Amun-Ra, created and then sustained life itself, and ruled as the first king of Egypt. Each day Ra arose as a beautiful child, climbed into a boat and swept across the sky. At the zenith of the day, high noon, he was at the height of his manhood and strength. By late afternoon, he was exhausted, and by sunset he was a feeble old man. At night, he entered another boat and the gods took him through the 12 perilous provinces of the underworld, the hours of the night, when the serpent monster of darkness threatened to swallow him in his weakened state. Somehow, Ra always survived the battles of the night and emerged once more into the brilliant light of a new day. Praise be!

If you look at the cycles of your life, they are much the same as Ra’s daily journey. You come through whatever darkness strikes at your heart—whether that’s depression, or illness, or financial difficulties, or any distress or unhappiness—and, with the help of energy medicine, are born again into the light of day, where you grow stronger in wisdom and inner illumination as you get more connected to your inner Sun, your Higher Self.

In the cycle of light and dark, the dark symbolically evokes negativity and the unknown, while light conveys the positive aspects. The Bible is full of light as the symbol of divine presence and salvation. Jesus became the “light of the world,” while Satan, originally an angel of light, became the prince of evil and darkness and ruled the underworld.

But many thousands of years ago, the Vedic seers in ancient India saw the cycle of light and dark in a much “bigger picture” way—as a vast cycle of time, a great spiral of creation that brings mankind and our planet close to the source of light, then we move farther away into the darkness, and finally return to the light again in great cycle composed of four yugas (great ages). These ages are based on the movement of our solar system within our galaxy—a 12,000-year “descending” time period when our solar system is moving away from the galaxy’s center of magnetism and the strongest light, and 12,000 “ascending” years when our solar system slowly returns to the point closest to the “central sun.”

Stay with me. I know this may seem complicated, but it’s worth understanding because it relates directly the spiritual awakening that is happening these days.

The four yugas are: the Satya yuga, the Golden Age with its direct perception of spiritual truth; the Treta yuga, when spiritual perceptions are less clear; the Dwarpara yuga, when humankind is focused on conquering space and electrical energies; and the infamous Kali yuga, when humanity is not able to perceive anything beyond the physical, material universe.

According to some modern spiritual teachers, well-versed in astronomy and mathematics, we started to cross the threshold into the ascending Dwarpara yuga around 1700 AD, the beginning of the Age of Enlightenment, and now we are finally starting to come out of the Kali yuga, which darkened humanity’s knowledge for 2,400 years. It’s the journey to more light, more consciousness, and more awakened beings on the planet.

If you’ve wondered why you have a certain pull towards spirituality now, why teachings about energy medicine are starting to enter mainstream awareness, and why so many of the patriarchal beliefs and institutions that came out of a Kali yuga mentality are now crumbling before our eyes, it’s because we are on the path back to the light. Sort of like Amen-Ra, we are waking up as children of the light. We’re taking our first steps into higher consciousness, or we’re here to guide others along in their awakening process. Enlightened beings, after all, are those who have merged with the light.

As we leave the Summer Solstice behind us, it’s a good time to think about these cycles, what season comes next, and what part we can each play individually to bring the world closer to harmony, balance, and enlightenment over time.

While it may not seem like it, this is the general trend of the world (although sometimes it’s two steps forward, one step back). But we each have a part to play to make it so.

What will be your part?

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More Ways than 1 to Cultivate Your Inner Light: A Guide to Spiritual Splendor

by Energy MedicineFeaturedSelf Love

Can you think of someone who radiates positivity? This doesn’t mean they are always happy, as life has its challenges. But do you know someone who responds to life’s curveballs with grace and love? Figures like Gandhi, Maya Angelou, and Mother Teresa faced adversity with forgiveness and compassion, becoming beacons of light that inspire the world.

The Light Inside of You

You have a light inside you, too. Whether it’s a flickering flame or a roaring bonfire, it’s there, waiting to be nourished and allowed to shine brightly. Those who seem happier and lighter have reached higher levels of awareness. In this expanded state, you realize our interconnectedness, allowing you to interact with the world thoughtfully and lovingly. This state of being is much more joyful than reacting from fear and defensiveness.

Spreading Love to All

In my travels meeting shamans, priests, monks, and other spiritual teachers, I’ve learned that experiencing the divine light, even momentarily, allows you to cultivate that light within. When you express this divine light through your thoughts and actions, it creates a ripple effect of love in the world.

Don’t Squelch Your Light!

Healing and enlightenment are intertwined. It’s challenging to reach expanded awareness if your energy field is blocked or your chakras are misaligned. Think of your chakras and energy field as a clear pool. When they aren’t functioning optimally, darkness spreads like ink in water, dimming your inner light. This is where energy healing comes in. By clearing blockages, you make space for the light to return.

Here are five tips to heal yourself and grow your inner light, leading to a more positive and fulfilling life:

  1. Have Fun

    Joy is a powerful catalyst for bringing light into your life. Our fast-paced culture often overlooks the importance of fun. Schedule time to enjoy yourself. Read a good book, watch a movie, take a bubble bath, play games, or run with your dog. Whatever makes you smile and laugh, do it as often as possible. Joy is healing.

  1. Live Your Soul’s True Purpose

    When you live your true purpose, you move further into the light. Finding your purpose feels like a key fitting into a lock, making each day a gift. If you haven’t found your purpose yet, you can discover it through meditation, working with a spiritual teacher, or personal reflection. People aligned with their true purpose often seem to glow from within.

  1. Be of Service

    Serving others helps heal yourself. Giving and using your gifts for the greater good extends your energy and light beyond yourself, helping others and, in turn, illuminating you. Since we are all connected, the light you shine on others reflects back to you. Light brings more light.

  1. Practice Gratitude

    Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s lacking to the abundance in your life. Keep a gratitude journal, noting things you’re thankful for each day. Express gratitude to those around you. This practice elevates your vibration and attracts more positive experiences.

  1. Cultivate Mindfulness

    Being present in the moment helps you appreciate the beauty and joy around you. Practice mindfulness through activities like meditation, deep breathing, or mindful walking. Staying grounded in the present enhances your inner light.

By nurturing the light within you, it will grow so brightly that others will see it and be inspired. Living in light and positivity raises your vibration and helps elevate the vibration of the entire planet. Start today and let your inner light shine!

BONUS: Surround yourself with a community of like minded

You may have heard the phrase that you are the average of the 5 people that you spend the most time with. While 5 may not be the exact number, the concept holds true. You really do turn into the people that you spend the most time with. So you should pay attention and be conscious of who those people are, what they spend time thinking about and doing, what kind of energy they have…

And the best way to cultivate your inner light is to surround yourself with others that are focusing on doing the same.

Right now, the doors are open to our annual Master-in-Training program. A year-long program where you can heal from past traumas, unlock your innate gifts, and work towards becoming the person you were put on this earth to be. This program also offers you a chance to join a close-knit community of like-minded healers and seekers. People that are also cultivating their inner light.

We just held our Open House, earlier this week, where participants shared their own personal experiences from the program. And if you’re interested, you can watch it on demand right here >>

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Connecting with Your Earth Star: Grounding for Spiritual Growth

by ChakrasEnergy MedicineFeatured

Here we are, gathered in our love for our home, this beautiful planet Earth. Often, we find ourselves lost in thoughts about our daily tasks, personal struggles, or feelings of inadequacy. Today, let’s shift our awareness from ourselves to our Mother, the Earth, and recognize what she needs from us. It’s time to thank her for all she provides and offer ourselves as helpers in the great task of healing the world.

Sit quietly and connect to the nature around you. Can you hear the wind rustling the leaves outside your window? Do you smell the flowers on your altar? Can you feel your cat curled up beside you? Notice the sounds and sensations around you.

Now, turn your attention inward, to your center, to your heart chakra. Breathe gently in and out of your heart. Rest here as you start your journey deep into the earth.

Long ago, ancient peoples lived in harmony with the earth. They knew that Earth was a living, breathing being, just like them. There was no separation between the sacred and the secular; all life and creation were sacred. But over time, especially during the industrial revolution, we began treating Earth badly—polluting her soil, waters, and air, and exploiting her resources.

Breathe in the sorrow of what we have done to Earth. Connect to her suffering. Feel her pain.

In Judaism, there’s a concept called tikkun olam, which means “repairing the world.” According to the mystical tradition of the Kabbalah, God made the world but left it incomplete. Humans were meant to finish the creation, but instead, they sought to exploit every resource. This made the work of tikkun much harder. Every human being is called to help heal and restore the soul of the world.

To repair the world, we first need to repair our consciousness, to see the world and each other as Source intended. Breathe in a strong intention to be of service in helping to repair the world.

How can we help repair the world if we are not firmly grounded on the earth? Often in meditation, we focus upward to commune with Spirit, raising our energy out through the crown of the head. Today, we will travel in the other direction. It’s in the lower chakras, the feet, and below, where we need to connect with Earth’s energy.

The Earth Star chakra, located about 12-18 inches below our feet, is our key connection to Earth’s energy. Through this chakra, we put down roots into the earth’s core. This is the doorway that allows us to receive energy from the Earth and be supported by it.

The chakras in the soles of each foot allow energy to flow in and out. Visualize a cord of energy, like the roots of a tree, going down from the bottom of your feet and connecting to your Earth Star.

Feel your connection to the earth. Ground your energy by plugging into the Earth Star. Go deep below the crust of the earth, into the core, beneath the shifting tectonic plates, and the floor of the mighty oceans.

Ask Mother Earth to help you stay grounded and stable. Talk to her. Thank her. Honor her. Promise to help her by remembering to water your plants, hug trees, and listen to the messages she sends through the natural world. Remember this space, and tune into it whenever you feel ungrounded, flighty, or too much in your head.

Go into the darkness of the earth, its rich, nourishing soil, to reconnect with the parts of yourself you have tried to hide. Bow low before the powerful dark energies you have split off from. Now that your roots are planted in this nourishing earth, now that you are stable in your grounding, you can acknowledge what you have tried to hide, ignore, or pretend isn’t part of who you are.

You are light and dark, yin and yang, earth and sky, male and female. You are one with it all. There is only One. You are whole and holy. From this place of Oneness, you are now ready to repair the world.

May every day be a day to honor the Earth.

If you are interested in discovering the current state of your chakras, we have developed an absolutely free guide for you to help do just that. You can download this printable chakra chart by clicking here >>