 "We are not limited by what we don't have. We are limited by what we don't use." -Bob Goff
Lately in my conversations with people there is a recurring theme: shift. More specifically, the need/desire/want for a shift in...something. What I am noticing in these interactions is how often we get caught in the false belief that shift happens outside of us. Meaning, we are looking to something or someone outside of ourselves to make it better (i.e.: make us happy, take away our pain, take care of us...etc.) so to speak. We often waste energy suffering while we "wait". We feel stuck, agitated, depressed. It's a rabbit hole that we can get lost in, and drag others into, if we are not mindful. Here's what I want to suggest. Instead of looking and waiting for the shift to happen outside (I.e: job, home, relationship, financial situation, family, etc.), look inside. Let me explain. When we shift our perspective and look within, we prevent further energy drain in the form of suffering. We open ourselves to receive clarity about what we can do. We move from ego/lack/fear mindset to divine/prosperity/love mindset. As we move from lack to prosperity, we discover we already have what we need inside of us to take action. The energy shifts from dis-connected /dis-empowering to connected / empowering. Why is this internal shift important? Shifting our awareness within helps us access the deeper "I", which is the place of stillness some experience during meditation, prayer, writing, running... When we access the deeper "I" we bring together the dimension of stillness and movement (thinking/action). We need BOTH stillness and movement to be powerful, transformative, and generative, to name a few. Accessing the deeper "I" opens the doorway to empowered action. Insights and choices arise that were once blocked when we were caught in ego/lack mindset. Personal Example: I don't have children. For a long time, I didn't want children. I chose to focus on building my career and becoming an "adult" myself, to say the least! Today, I enjoy children in my life. I am open to how it happens. At times when people ask me about having children, and then hear I am nearing 50, it can be "depressing" --- if I allow myself to get caught in the belief of what I don't have...children. Sometimes I create my own suffering with thoughts about not have/will never have/impossible etc. Following me? I trust some of you understand what I am saying here. Pretty much when we focus on what we don't have, and think we ought to have, whatever that is, we suffer. The greater the gap between what we don't think we have...and what we want...the greater the suffering. What to do? Mind the gap and work to reduce & close it. Return to inner peace & Soul Realignment®. In talking with people and reflecting on my own inquiry about children, I realized it makes so much more sense to focus on what we can do about it! I am a triple Leo so action is in my blood anyway. When I began shifting my attention inward, accessing the "deeper I", I got clear on what I am not using in my desire to have children in my life. From this I realized I want to help foster/adoption families deal with challenging feelings and navigating the parent/child relationship. Relationships are one of my favorite topics and I have many tools to offer in service to this. Voila. Stillness. Clarity. Action. If you are feeling the suffering of wanting something outside of you to shift, please, stop it. Try what I have explained here. Shift your focus within. Access the "deeper I". Discover what you have within right now that you can use in service to what you want to shift outside. Take empowered action. Be patient. Everything is a process. I support you. Namaste, Stephanie  One of the self care rituals we love at the Sanctuary is taking care of our skin.
Our Deluxe Vitamin C Facial, which uses the amazing Meadow & Bark products (also loved by Oprah!) is an anti-aging facial packed with Vitamin C. Ingredients are designed to fight free radical damage for a more youthful complexion. Great for dull, uneven tone, and texture. This facial brightens, tightens, and nourishes skin as a result of the aging process, sun damage, and the environment. You won't regret it! Also, check out the new Meadow & Bark products we are carrying. Hand picked to deliver the best. All products align with our vision - non-toxic, plant based, made with LOVE, and cruelty free. We love the golden hour shimmer body oil paired with the shimmer SPF (pictured above). The oil goes on before the SPF to give you extra hydration and goddess glow. Note: this SPF protects against UVB rays (sun damage) and UVA rays (aging). >>>Book Now  Most people are familiar with lymphatic drainage helping to release excess fluid in the body. However, our lymphatic system is widely diverse in its overall benefits.
Lymphatic drainage is essential to stabilizing a healthy immune system, carrying white blood cells to fight off infection, as well as transferring toxins to be filtered out to the liver and kidneys. Since our lymphatic system does not have a pump (as our circulatory system does) the way we move lymph is with exercise or a manual lymphatic drainage treatment. We offer manual lymphatic drainage treatments designed to create this "pump" effect. For those new to lymphatic drainage, it is not a massage. >>>Learn More  Friday, June 20, 2025 is the first day of summer and the solstice!
It's the longest day of the year and a wonderful time to reflect and engage in rituals. One of the things I love to do is a reflection & renewal ritual. Here's what it entails: 1. I create a sacred space - usually on the beach or somewhere outside where I can light a fire or candle. I bring with me a journal, crystals, and any other sacred object/ photo that I am drawn to. 2. Next, I take a few moments to breathe and ground myself, connect with mother earth, and thank her for holding us in her space for healing. 3. I begin with a short meditation focused on my intentions for the next few months. Examples of intentions include: slowing down to enjoy the warmer days, having fun enriching experiences, creating a high vibe community, staying present, welcoming uncertainty, letting go of the old...etc. 4. As I meditate I visualize AND feel my intentions in my body. Embodiment is key to manifestation. 5. Once meditation is complete I close with a prayer for continued healing for humanity. I also express gratitude for my life, and the gifts of love, abundance, peace, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, joy...all of it. 6. To end I love dancing around and allowing my body to flow. If I am in community I will invite sharing and connecting. Many blessings to you, Stephanie  When the Moon is full, it's the perfect time to release & restore balance to our body, mind, & spirit.
Ask yourself what old beliefs/behaviors are getting in the way of self-care / self-love/ feeling good? One thing I've been noticing lately is the never ending "to do" list. Yes, it's always "a busy time". Doing is masculine energy. When we caught in too much "doing", we lose connection to ourself and our flow. Masculine energy is rigid, structured, aggressive, action oriented. Too much of it, we get cranky! Maybe it's time to restore your feminine energy (and we contain and need - both energies by the way). Feminine energy is about being, flowing, receptivity, nourishment, intuition. And yes, it can be chaotic. That is the creative part. Too much feminine energy can lead to emotional stickiness and we end up doing nothing at all! Are you in need of slowing down? Being less "busy"? Doing less...being more? Or perhaps you need to be less "busy" doing what no longer aligns? Is stickiness preventing you from moving forward in the direction of your heart's calling? What are your beliefs about letting go of what isn't "essential"? Remember! 1. Awareness + Inspired Action are key. 2. All other love stems from our ability to love and honor ourself by embracing both awareness + inspired action. Energetic balancing and release, on an on-going basis, is necessary for our health and well-being. As we re-balance & release, our physical, mental, and energetic space is freed up and we get back into alignment. The result? We are open to receive loving relationships, health, happiness and prosperity in all its forms. Looking for additional support? >>>Connect with Stephanie for an energy session. |
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