reflection – Butterfly Spirit!

Following the Signs

At the beginning of 2025, the intuitive nudge I received from spirit was clear. This year would be about spiritual development. Carving out time for a daily routine of spiritual practices, has been a priority. There are many of us who go to the gym daily and have a regimented plan for their diet and exercise. However, what about the spiritual muscle? How much time does one give to prayer, meditation and faith? This year has been my opportunity to go within. To focus primarily on what brings peace to the soul. The radiant light within.

The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be – Shakti Gawain

What made me pursue the inner path? In January, I was watching a film with my parents. The movie centered upon faith and maintaining a connection to prayer. I reflected on the film and began a deeper practice of prayer, affirmations and mantras. When we face discomfort or suffering, it is of utmost importance to remember the higher power, the universe, along with our angels and guides. There is something called the unseen realm, in which we must believe our ancestors and guides are watching out for us.

In Numerology the sum of 2025 – adds up to a 9. We get this number by adding the sum of numbers 2+0+2+5=9. This year for many souls has been about unraveling. Foundations are breaking down in our individual lives and on a global scale as well. Many have felt their relationships, career or living situation shift. Collectively the focus has been on politics, financial upheaval, and the breaking down of economies. The number 9 is a breaking point that we all need to surrender, heal and evolve. There are numerous people I know who have felt immense challenges are trying to navigate with the energy of 9. Things are falling apart to show us a better way of living. We are in a shift of consciousness, one that will change the way of future generations. One can stay in a lower dense frequency of fear or harmonize with the beaming bright energy of Oneness – LOVE.

Each of us has a unique part to play in the healing of the world – Marianne Williamson

I am an avid book lover and was taking a stroll at a local book store when I stumbled upon a novel called Signs:The Secret Language of the Universe – by Laura Lynne Jackson. I believe this was a divine orchestration. I opened the book and read one paragraph. I knew it was a nudge to read this book and uncover answers I was seeking. The narrative was a blessing. It was the push I needed to remember signs, coincidences and miracles. That out of the ordinary comes the extraordinary. To NEVER stop believing every person, place and encounter is connected.

When you ask for signs from the Universe, the Universe speaks back – Laura Lynee Jackson

This year I kept on falling ill with colds, flus, stomach viruses and burnt out. By June of this year is when the universe was testing my soul. I ended up becoming quite ill from a chest infection and was unable to work and leave home for a few weeks. In hindsight, this was a blessing. I began to slow down, spent time nurturing my heart and found a deep appreciation for gardening flowers. I became sick for my body was trying to get my attention. It allowed me to heal, bask in silence and savor my cup of tea as meditation practice. The moments of silence were essential, as it gave me time to figure out my next vacation. I was guided to France in September. The angels were whispering go home and be near the ocean. Paris will always be the beaming energy of self-love and divine feminine energy.

Whatever obstacles you or someone close to you is facing, do know that we are on a threshold of evolutionary change. Trust the timing of your life and surrender. Life will never be the same way again. We are connecting to our sacred past lives as healers, seers and upgrading our DNA. You incarnated in this time and space for a reason. I don’t know you but please know – you are worthy, seen, loved and heard. Be gentle on yourself, stay in the energy of gratitude and know the earth is carrying you in her heart. Follow the signs, everything will lead you towards the golden path.

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life – Gautama Buddha

A New Earth

In 2020, I wrote an article in regards to nature titled: The Divine Essence of Nature. In this piece, I touched upon aspects of nature and the relevance to the energy of the planet. The article reflected on the shifting patterns of Earth in 2019. Mama Gaia was talking to us, through weather patterns. It was her emotions surfacing with the elements of air, fire and water. By 2020, the Covid pandemic was in full force. It altered the fabric of humanity as society is still processing life.

Presently, in 2024 we are now in a drastic shift of climate change in every corner of the globe. It seems that astrologically, the cosmos are impacting the state of your being. Weather patterns have been occurring in the past few years. Flooding, fires and torrential rain are more prevalent. Could the weather patterns be a sign of something else? The varying emotions of Mama Earth again? She is a living energy force and perhaps communicating to our consciousness? With meditation, answers become clear. When you still your mind, your heart whispers. What message is she trying to convey? The message of oneness and love.

Do you ever ask yourself, why did Covid occur? In my opinion, Covid happened for a spiritual reason. I have to believe a global pandemic occurred to shift consciousness. The universe was a guiding force in this all. Life went upside down. Society had to be placed on pause. Humanity needed to surrender, and be in a state of the unknown. Taking time in nature, allowed healing to transpire. To be one with the universe and breathe.

Sometimes the universe turns off all the lights so we have no choice but to find our own – Rebecca Campbell

My personal belief is that souls were awakening. The collective consciousness was remembering who they really are, their core essence. Many of us had to go within layers of our spirit to see that the pandemic was something greater. Lightworkers, you know who you are, your divine purpose is to shine angelic light on earth. Lightworkers realized they are here to serve as beacons of LOVE and healing.

The real you is always here. You just have to recognize the light within and give yourself permission to radiate from your soul — not only for your own benefit but for the blessing of all others ― Catherine Carrigan

You began to question why you are here, especially now. Covid was a spiritual retreat, almost like an incubation period to assess your life. Who are you? Are you happy? What is your purpose? Questions that one hardly gives time to consider. This inner dialogue led to other aspects of your life journey. Silence is when your clarity comes. Be still and know, everything is exactly the way it should be.

The dark days are over, let the universe take control. The old structures are falling apart. Be prepared to see changes in the way we live our lives. This will be for the better. The year of 2024, is a year of abundance in every single way. You have been reborn and being asked to live, engage the life you have always yearned for.

We now stand on a New Earth. Allow love to be your guiding force in every decision you make. You are chosen to be here in this new energy. We have a long way to go, however we are in a revolutionary time in history. Covid taught us to love and cherish our family. To be of service to your neighbors and community. To make peace with your present circumstances. Release your ego and remember who you are. This is your time to shine, be seen and to soar.

You are not IN the universe, you ARE the universe, an intrinsic part of it. Ultimately you are not a person, but a focal point where the universe is becoming conscious of itself. What an amazing miracle – Eckhart Tolle

The Ever Unfolding Life…

One is never prepared for events that bring angst to your soul. You are bewildered, as you have minimal time to digest your current situation. How you respond to circumstances of difficulty defines who you are. This chapter of my life began in June 2022.

On that particular summer day, a piece of my heart was displaced into pieces. It has taken me over a year to process and write down the events which transpired. I stopped writing, it didn’t feel right. I needed time to process my emotions. In hindsight, writing has always helped me find solace and clear my conscience. I now feel the pull to write again.

It was mid June. On this day, I received a call from my brother. I intuitively knew something had happened. That morning, I sensed that I needed to keep my personal vibration calm. The call I received while at work, left me speechless. My brother asked me “Are you at the hospital”. Then continued to ask me to breathe and calm down. He gently explained that our father had a heart attack.

Now my reaction was of shock and disbelief. My existence was in turmoil. I had minimal time to comprehend my emotions. All I could decipher was that I had to get to the hospital – and fast. Spirituality and the teachings of mindfulness kept me at peace. I began to breathe and pray. Reminded myself all is well, and stay in the present moment. Communicated to my inner being to be strong, that everything was going to be ok. It was essential that my demeanor and energy were full of joy, especially when seeing my Father.

How do you react to circumstances that bring you to your knees? Have you ever been in a situation that shook you to your core? Had you crying on your knees? Heart upside down. The significant life lesson I learned was to be a pillar of light. To go within, tune into my internal dialogue and be mindful of my thought process.

As I entered the hospital, I asked for strength from source energy and the angels. There I saw my father in smiles and positive spirits. Afterwards, I learned that he drove himself to the hospital. Later was then admitted to emergency for an angioplasty. How our family deals with crises is humor. I had a long laugh with my father on how he drove himself to the hospital! My father listened to his intuition. The morning of his experience, he spoke to his dear friend who is a retired Doctor. His friend recommended that my father go to emergency. Spirit works in mysterious ways.

This story takes another turn. A few months after this transpired, my mother had a minor surgery on her foot. The surgery ended up being more invasive. She was unable to walk and was admitted to a rehab facility. In a span of three months both of my parents were going through a health crisis. My mother was admitted home before the Holiday Season. This was our Christmas gift.

The year of 2022 was all about service to the family. My personal life took a back seat. There were times I was existing in body and not in mind. How do you come back to yourself after being so disconnected? For about seven months my life was devoted to taking care of my parents. I have no regrets about this. It’s a sacred connection I share with them. What kept me grounded was nature, meditation, being around my soul tribe and making sure I was in joy. A year later my parents are on their path to healing, living their best lives and traveling when they can. Like that old adage goes “this too shall pass”.

The Divine Essence of Nature

Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things – Lao Tzu

The year 2020 was a period of inner awakening and reflection. Not a single person anticipated Covid-19 or a global lock-down. Life was placed on pause for all of humanity. Visiting your family, going to work, dramatically shifted. Communicating via online resources, is how everyone stays connected. Social distancing and masks have become somewhat the norm for the mass.

We are living in a new timeline on Earth and unaware of what lies ahead. We may be fearful of what is to transpire, however life can only get better from this moment forward. There are also many blessings from Covid. I often question, how did this all happen? Has Mother Earth been trying to get our attention all along? What comes to mind is nature, how can we learn from the elements of the earth? If we listen intently, they speak to our soul.

Moon

First and foremost I am a Moon child, born under the sign of Cancer. The Cancer sign is governed by the moon. The moon is Yin energy, associated with the Divine Feminine. When a Full Moon occurs, it is a time of retreat. The themes of forgiveness, self-compassion and surrender are apparent during the transition to the full-moon. The luminous moon is an elixir of dark and light. As the moon enters different phases, human beings feel the gravitational pull as well. The moon is asking you to honor where you are, and nurture your being.

Sun

“Here comes the sun, and I say its all right” Beautiful lyrics sung by the infamous Beatles. The sun is known to have masculine Yang energy. It is that inner fire within your soul. Correlated to the solar chakra, which represents confidence, will-power, strength and more. Do you ever notice when the sun shines, it brightens your day? The sun gives light to the earth, helps with growth and vegetation and showers us with vitamin D. The sun can be seen as a force so powerful, one can not comprehend its magnitude.

Water

Water fluid, ever changing and representing the veins of Gaia. Water represents our emotions. The veins of water are oceans, lakes, streams and rivers. With Covid how have you been, emotionally and spiritually? Are you able to flow with everything or have resistance. The more you can flow with life and surrender, it creates space for change. Remember, water represents 70% of your body. The more water you drink, it aids with nourishing your inner temple.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Air

Historically the element of air is associated with new beginnings, creativity and intelligence. When the forces of wind are roaring in the air, Mother Nature is trying to get our attention. Could it be the wisdom of our ancestors speaking to us through the wind? Perhaps, whispering messages for us to decipher or understand. Have you ever heard that expression, spring is in the air? Air is what we breathe in each day, gives us vitality. Spring air brings in expansion, similar to all seasons. The question is, are you listening?

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter — Rachel Carson

Fire

Fire is depicted as a masculine energy, providing light and transformation. It starts out as a flame and has the capacity to burn anything which comes in its way. Fire represents strength as there is a power in the flame. It could be seen as a destroyer of the darkness. This element takes out the old and brings in the new. Fire is a force to be reckoned with.

Earth

Earth energy is stillness, life and rebirth. It is grounding, nurturing and wise. By planting your feet outside on the earth you are healing. There are many who noticed a shift during 2019 and the beginning of 2020. On a personal level, my soul felt tired. I was feeling lethargic, sensed I needed to rest. I was not angry when Covid occurred. I recognized it as a time of healing the spirit. SELF-CARE became a priority for many. There were many signs that Gaia was tired. During 2019 Mama Earth, experienced wildfires in Australia and drought along with floods in the USA. The fires may have been her anger, the floods her tears. We needed to listen. Earth, if you interchange the words – becomes Heart. One could assume, the Divine Earth is the heart of everything.

What have you Learned from Covid?

The earth is the foundation to everything. My firm belief is that we needed to go back to basics. Be love, shine love, be an expression of love. Nature is our source of healing, by being outdoors our senses are heightened and soul expanded. Family time is something to never take for granted. The value of making your meals and sitting with family is golden. Memories that are irreplaceable. Many realize that they require less to be happy. Relationships have been tested and jobs as well. However, there is balance.

In hindsight, could it be possible that collectively a break was given to us, to reflect? To converse with your inner self and higher power? I am a firm believer that everything happens for our highest good. There is much to learn from 2020 on an individual and collective level. Gaia is teaching valuable life lessons, we were finally listening to the frequencies. The strongest energetic vibration is love.

We need the tonic of wildness…At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature — Henry David Thoreau

A Precious Human Life – The Dalai Lama

Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be ...

A PRECIOUS HUMAN LIFE

“Every day

Think as you wake up,

Today I am fortunate

To have woken up,

I am alive,

I have a precious human life,

I am not going to waste it,

I am going to use

All my energies to develop myself,

To expand my heart out to others,

To achieve enlightenment for

The benefit of all beings,

I am going to have kind

Thoughts towards other,

I am not going to get angry,

Or think badly about others,

I am going to benefit others

As much as I can”

Words of wisdom from The Dalai Lama. Remember to be kind, gracious and extend your heart whenever you can. Wishing everyone a peaceful transition into July. Stay well xo

Maya Angelou – Still I Rise

Still I Rise

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.