Goddess arise

How do you really feel about yourSELF? Your look, your vibe, your essence, your core, your soul? This question came to me today as I saw yet ANOTHER attack on a woman by women. This trend of posting unflattering photos of others and inciting insult by asking for "two words," is cruel and mean. It is not loving to post photos of your sister and invite people to poke fun. It does not matter what she is wearing or saying or doing. We are not ants at a picnic ... stop feeding on other folks' waste. As long as we continue to play petty, we cannot stake claim to our rightful place and power as Divine Goddesses and Earth Mothers. Don't take the bait. Use your energy for what it is meant, to create love and beauty and to usher in an era of compassion and light.

Breath of life

Breath is life. It begins at birth and continues until we transition to the ether. Shallow or incorrect breathing creates blocked energy. Our bodies are equipped with an intricately designed system just for breathing. Each breath is processed through the lungs, trachea, bronchi and diaphragm, cleansing and feeding oxygen to the blood and brain. Though breathing occurs automatically, there are nearly 200 symptoms linked to improper breathing like headaches, chest pain, neck and shoulder pain and dizziness. Contrary to popular belief, correct breathing is a skill to be learned. Here's how you can use breathing to release energy blocks and restore positive energy flow.

  • Yin: To spiritually relieve sadness, anxiety and depression, align yourself with the spiraling energy of Qi as it moves away from the center of the body. To do this, inhale and old the breath for as long as possible without discomfort. Then, release the breath. This exercise helps the lungs, heart and pericardium and it's spiritually uplifting.

  • Yang: To physiologically relieve sadness, anxiety and depression while flowing purifying energy through the large and small intestines, work with Qi as it spirals toward the center of the body. Inhale, exhale and then hold the breath.

  • Yin: To remove blockages within your Qi and to realign mind, body and spirit, inhale, hold the breath, inhale again and exhale. This exercise cleanses the liver, spleen and kidneys using Qi as it spirals toward the center of the body. On an emotional level, it addresses anger, fear and worry.

  • Yang: To relieve worry, anger and fear, increase Qi and cleanse the bladder, gall bladder and stomach, inhale, exhale, hold and exhale again.

 

 

Unclog your drain: getting unstuck

Recently at Wellness Uprising, we have witnessed increasing signs of stagnation. Some people are stuck in jobs they hate, others cannot get off the unemployment line. Some are stuck in unhealthy relationships while others cannot move on after a break up. There are people who can't escape the grip of chronic physical illness while others do constant battle with emotional and mental health issues. Another area where clogged energy manifests is finances. Whether you're afraid to spend money, are a shopaholic or can't get your hands on enough money to survive, it's all related to the same thing --- blocked energy. It's time to get unclogged.

Energy "clogs" can be caused by emotional or physical trauma, poor nutrition, prescription medications, spiritual disconnect or exposure to toxic environments where negative energy thrives. When these things occur, the aura is negatively impacted resulting in fear, frustration, anger, confusion or dis-ease. Regularly scheduled Reiki and chakra balancing sessions are helpful, but there are other methods of self-healing you can do on  your own.

Losing things, dropping things and forgetfulness show up as static in the aura. You may find yourself bumping and stumbling your way through the day, knocking things down and causing others to bumble, trip and fall. No matter how hard you try, you are unable to restore coordination and order in your life, which leads to further anxiety and stress. The fastest way to clear static from your aura is to meditate. Going inward and reconnecting with Source is like raising an antenna for clear reception.

Shortage of money is almost always due to a compressed aura. You work and work, but barely make enough to survive. As part of a universal network of energy, we manifest best when our energy expands outward to connect with and attract positive energy, people and circumstances. Compressing the aura is like clenching your fists tightly to your chest out of fear, blocking the inward and outward flow of energy. To restore elasticity and radiance to a contracted or compressed aura, adopt spiritual practices that plug into the God energy of the Universe. Prayer, smudging and spiritual bathing are all helpful remedies for a compressed aura. Participating in group activities with people you love and trust, or helping others who are less fortunate may also prove beneficial. It's also very liberating to figure out what you're afraid of and face it head on.

Feelings of being unable to connect with Spirit, fatigue and burn out are signs of a dim or dull aura. The colors are muted and washed out. This may have been brought on by years of self-sacrifice and nurturing others without caring for yourself. At Wellness Uprising, we call this revolutionary self-care; "giving to, nurturing and supporting yourself before you attempt to nurture, support or care for others." The message you send to the Universe when you put others' needs before your own is, "I don't matter. I'm not important. My life purpose doesn't count." This syndrome is common in selfless mothers, unappreciated spouses and workaholics in thankless jobs. This condition is easily fixed by creating healthy boundaries (learn to say no and be OK with it), reconnecting with  whatever fuels your passion in life, and stepping onto a path to discover and live your life purpose.

Before we end this discussion about clogged drains, we must address the most extreme sign of blocked energy, blocked bowels. Constipation is an absolute sign of obstruction in the energy body. If your colon is blocked or sluggish, consider colon hydrotherapy. We recommend Moya Body Care in Torrance. Monisha Garner is an Advanced Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, detox and cleansing specialist, and state licensed and certified massage therapist. She has a gentle hand and brings a rare sense of whole-ism and dignity to her work. She will address issues on the emotional and physical levels, and recommend a treatment plan to restore positive energy flow and the smooth removal of waste and toxins from your body. Call her for a consult at (562) 682-0818. Tell her you were referred by Wellness Uprising.

Love your parents as they are

Jewel Diamond Taylor always says, "Keep the main thang, the main thang." Parents are all-powerful, all-knowing super beings, keeping children out of harm's way. As time passes, we struggle to accept their human flaws and imminent mortality. This awakening can cause temporary amnesia about the past good they've done to get us where we are today. If you are blessed with an opportunity to protect and serve the interests of those through whom you chose to enter this realm and learn what you must in this lifetime, do so safely and healthfully whenever possible. We are not here to judge and punish; we are here to experience and learn and grow into God's greatest vision. Be a grown up! Stop sweating the small stuff. Love your parents, NO MATTER WHAT. Thank them for the pleasure and pain, love and fear that has facilitated your maturation. Release the past and keep the main thang, the main thang ... and the main thang is always love.

Getting unstuck

Often, being stuck in life is a symptom of stuck energy. Perhaps there is emotional trauma from this lifetime that needs to be dealt with. There may also be energetic blocks from past lifetimes or that have been passed from generation-to-generation in your family. Many have no knowledge about details of the day-to-day events in our ancestors' lives. This is why energy work is so important. Food and substance addiction, chronic illness, mental illness, confusion or numerous unexplainable health problems are all signs of energetic attachments and blocks. In addition to any medical guidance you may receive, meditate, pray and ask Spirit to release anything, known and unknown, that is not serving your highest good. Align yourself with this request by avoiding toxic substances, people and situations to the greatest degree possible --- letting the universe know that you are serious about getting and staying clean. Take a Reiki I class to learn how to self-heal using universal life force, or seek a qualified Practitioner for periodic Reiki and chakra work to ensure proper maintenance. A healthy energy body is as important as a healthy physical body and mind. In fact, it is impossible to have a healthy physical body and mind without a healthy energy body. The answer to your whole body health is in your hands.