Action Time is NOW!

Some time ago, I shared a dream about seven sisters who came to Earth to enrich my soul, transform my life; accelerate my growth and guide me along the path to greater accomplishments. I have been blessed with abundance and blessings over the years and welcome their continuing contributions to my work and life.  Through their encouragement, Truth, Courage, Virtue, Compassion, Wisdom, Gratitude and Forgiveness have asked me to share their gifts with the world.

I know people don’t like it when folks keep revisiting the same territory time and time again, but guess what? That’s exactly where we’re going because my guides believe sometimes repetition is necessary. Fact is, the human brain needs to hear something at least three times before it actually “listens”, makes the connection, and begins to take action.

So listen to this – here is your reminder… action time is NOW! Don’t wait for the moment to be perfect or until all the stars align in heaven. If you’ve got a passion in your heart, what’s holding you back?  If you’ve wanted to learn something new and discover how your life can be profoundly changed for the better, NOW is the time to set things in motion and get moving.  In this moment, you have everything you need to start dreaming, planning and designing your new future.

Maybe you’ve just been holding back. What fears are keeping you from achieving your loftiest goals? Are you aware fear is only self-imposed confinement? The box is only a box – it has walls you can break down any time, but you have to be willing to stretch and take appropriate risk to navigate the barriers. As long as you are willing stay in the box, you can never realize true freedom.

What gifts have you been given that you’re not purposefully using? Maybe you put them on a shelf for later use and forgot about them. It doesn’t matter – it’s never too late to get them out and start embracing and integrating them into your life.

If you’ve been procrastinating or need help exploring your special talents, IntuitiveGoddesse is waiting to hear from you! I love working with people ready and willing to drop the façade and start living Authentic lives.

Embrace your inner Goddesse! All it takes is the conscious desire to peel back the layers and discover your true essence and a commitment to investing in yourself.

I’m a travel guide to your subconscious – a sort of fairy god-mother in combat boots – and I’m available to facilitate your empowerment journey.Take the first step and contact IntuitiveGoddesse@gmail.com or check out my website: http://intuitivegoddesse.com. On Twitter, please “follow” @Goddesse1 to stay up to date on IntuitiveGoddesse happenings.

New Affirmation: I AM TAKING DETERMINED STEPS TO MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT!

Cheryl Pershey

IntuitiveGoddesse

Soar!

The other day a friend of mine was visited by a dragonfly.  Lightly perched on the crest of her knuckles, it appeared to stare back at her, not moving for an instant, hesitating before launching itself back out into the hot summer’s afternoon. Puzzled and perplexed, she sat there with the widest grin on her face and still hadn’t moved her hand, even after her guest had departed.

“I don’t know what that means, but it must be important,” she exclaimed. “That’s never happened to me… you saw it… it just sat there looking at me… OMG!”

She was right. Her messenger was letting her know that her deepest dreams have begun to stir and it’s time for her to pay attention. As they say, “the winds of change are upon us,” meaning it’s time to sit up and get ready for what’s about to show up. If you’re suddenly inspired by dragonflies, perhaps you should think about getting your “wings” out of mothballs and prepare to take flight.

In light of the three eclipses this past summer, the cosmic pot has been stirred, resulting in lots of changes brewing around us.  Things have been stewing and simmering and now we are once again ready for movement. A deep emotional awakening has taken place and it’s time to dig deep and make decisions which will reverberate in your future. 

Paying attention goes against the grain for most of us, as most people are more interested in seeking instant gratification rather than looking beneath the façade and finding the subtleties in the world around us. Content as you may be to “let sleeping dogs lie”, now is the time to take notice of your own conscious thoughts and self-talk which may have kept you from moving forward. Open and allow yourself to be divinely inspired and guided to fulfill your life’s purpose. 

 

Meditation is a good way to bring focus and clarity to your thoughts and help determine whether or not you’re ready to more fully explore potentials and possibilities.

Got a dream which has been stowed away in the back closet of your mind? The gateway to your dreams has been activated and it is time for those hopes and desires to begin taking shape – moving from thought forms to begin working on transformative steps to create your new reality. Like the dragonfly, you possess the innate ability to soar, weightless above the clouds and higher than you ever thought possible.  

New Affirmation: I AM OPEN AND ALLOWING DIVINE GUIDANCE IN MY LIFE.!

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Waking Sleeping Beauty

You’ve done just about everything everyone else wanted of you. Wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, friend, co-worker – no matter, whatever’s been asked, you’ve followed through walking the tightrope of responsibility. 

Between expectations and legacy bequests,  careworn and restless, your needs receded into the background, until one day, the vibrant part of you considered invincible in your 20s, is a stranger – a sleeping beauty hidden away in the 21^st century remake of the Matrix. Think back and remember when life was fun, with no limits, requiring little in the way of responsibility or accountability. You lived to experience. Now you live simply to fulfill what’s expected of you.

On the outside, you’re holding your own and life seems to hum along. At work each day, you take care of other people’s needs, dashing home as the clock winds down to prepare for the expected onslaught from family, friends, or other commitments. 

You wear labels proudly, at home and in the world at large, broadcasting affinities and allegiances to all, even because to be seen is the ultimate badge of honor and being seen is important. If you don’t believe me, take a few minutes tomorrow, look around and take stock of how many others you encounter wearing “the uniform”.  So now, I’ll ask you, what is it that makes you stand out? What is your “X” factor?

And while you may have invested in stocks, bonds and other retirement-worthy instruments, more likely than not, the portfolio’s been dealt a blow between the unprecedented recession and uneven pace of economic recovery. Say a prayer every day for good health and longevity, so it won’t be necessary to depend on social security and Medicaid for old age.  Are you keen to just sit back and hope you retain your health, or are you willing to be proactive and show you can stand on your own two feet?

Every morning, it’s the same routine – up early in front of the mirror preparing to face the day. Before stepping out, maybe some stretching, yoga or Pilates, to work out the kinks, but definitely armed with the latest and greatest in subtle camouflage. Remember, first impressions are important.  Freaking out when you see an unwelcome grey hair or notice a new wrinkle? Instead, welcome the wisdom and dignity of who you are – right here, right now in this moment.

Ever spend some time looking for your sleeping beauty in the mirror? The one that had all the hopes and dreams ahead of her – before she got locked away in the highest turret of the castle – out of sight and out of mind?  That’s what happens to most of us when we reach adulthood.  We put away the hopes and dreams of childhood, tucking them neatly into the aptly-named “hope” chest.  In all the years since, have you ever opened that chest to be reminded of what could be?

Yet, this tiny voice occasionally calls out, easy to ignore as the white noise of the world muffles her cries for attention.  After awhile, she retreats in silence, falling back into her prolonged slumber ‘til something stirs her awake again.  It was probably quite startling the first times she called out, but over time it became easier to ignore her voice – your voice!  So what is it that keeps nudging her from slumber? Your unrequited dreams, of course!

What happened when the prince kissed Sleeping Beauty? Well, for one, she got to live “the happily ever after”.  Do you ever wonder what your happily ever after is?  Is there a dream you locked out in the cold because of expectations? Do you have a plan in place for the 2^nd half of your life? What dreams did you aspire to which you believe are now unattainable? And most importantly, why?

Well, if your fairy godmother were to wave her wand right now, what would you ask her for? How can she help you awaken Sleeping Beauty?

Start by asking her to unlock the door so you can wake up Sleeping Beauty. Let’s discover your heart’s desire so you can move toward living authentically – confident, self-assured, and aware. Recapture your youthful fearlessness and live life on your terms! If you’re ready for answers, IntuitiveGoddesse is ready, willing and able to be your personal fairy godmother http://IntuitiveGoddesse.com. 

New Affirmation: I AM DIVINELY GUIDED TO NURTURE MY DREAMS.

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

An Open Letter to LOVE

Dear Psyche,

     When I look at you I see Love.

     When I think of you, my face glows as a smile appears, my heart feels warm and my body tingles all over.

     You’re the first thing I see in the morning and the last one I tuck in at night.

     With me through good times and bad; you’ve helped me heal from wounds which pierced psychically deep into my flesh and seared my soul.

     You’ve helped me love and appreciate every fiber of my being. My body is covered in blessings -- every mark or scar has a special meaning; those wrinkles and frown lines representing shared moments of intimacy and ecstasy, as well as wisdom learned.

     You've shared my confidences, moments of triumph, and held me close during times of despair, wiping away my tears and smoothing the hairs away from my brow.

     You’ve helped me accept who I am and where my life is and encourage me to bigger and greater future successes.

     You’ve never abandoned me and yet, I haven’t always appreciated the contributions you bring into my life.

     I’ve been remiss in writing those heartfelt missives expressing my deepest thoughts, so I’ll just tell you the easiest way I know how… I LOVE YOU.

LOVE, me

I truly LOVE appreciate how incredible life has become once I opened up and allowed for a special relationship with myself. I get great joy in passing this along and thought it was an appropriate time to send a reminder to take time to stand in front of a mirror and say “I LOVE YOU” to your psyche.  

Even though you live and breathe in your body, it’s easy to forget what an important and integral part of your being your psyche is. Life is speeding up all around, yet who you are – the most innate part of the self – is often the last part that we take stock of. Most of you lead busy lives, filled with obligations and responsibilities. Between the family, career, education, friends and whatever else shows up during the day, you’re beat. When night falls and it’s finally time to get off the merry-go-round, you’re probably tired, with very little energy to spend on yourself.  

The constant assault of deplorable news, culture issues and global upheaval barrages you with negative energy which only drains and weakens you. Even those of you who make determined effort to lessen exposure to such incidents are still involuntarily assaulted. No wonder, so many people are stressed out and having ongoing difficulties processing the paradigm shift we are going through.

Rather than letting life just happen to you, take some bold action and change how you perceive your life.  The world as we knew it is gone.  We as a people are evolving and everything around us is in constant flux. You owe it to yourself to do what you can to take care of the physical vessel you were born into and to treat it with LOVE, kindness, dignity and respect. 

So I’m asking you to take a few minutes every day and make a new pact with your psyche, to feel LOVE, fulfillment and encouragement.  Fall in LOVE again and get started on the path to living authentically. 

Great changes start with small actions. The first small action you can take is to give LOVE and be LOVE….

New Affirmation: I AM LOVED AND DIVINELY GUIDED  FOR MY HIGHEST AND BEST GOOD!

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Living in the NOW

     Sometimes it's just about being present. Not worrying about what happened yesterday or stressing over what you can't control in the future. Sometimes, it helps to take a breath, count to ten and then be grateful and happy with what is right in front of you.
     These past few weeks, I've had computer gremlins and other odds occurrences. We've all been there -- in that place where you don't know if it's better to laugh or to cry. If you're like me, busy and driven, it's hard to suddenly run into that stop sign at full force!
     Facing that dilemma myself recently, I simply stopped, took in that precious breath and gave myself space to think. Yes, it took a bit -- more a few bits actually -- but I realized, my journey path was being temporarily re-routed.
     Spiritual road construction had necessitated my sudden and unexpected detour.
     In the past, I would have fretted and become angry over my inability to adhere to my self-imposed deadlines and limitations. Instead, these past few weeks have become somewhat of a miniature retreat for me. A time for reflection, introspection, contemplation and, of course, gratitude.
     Without these interruptions, I wouldn't have been available to notice and wonder about the robins which have taken to nesting in my backyard. Last year, we only had a nesting pair of doves. Now, I'm happy to celebrate the new life they're bringing to the neighborhood and delight in watching them prance along the sidewalks, getting their morning exercise.
     If I'd been in a funk, I couldn't have taken delight in the advancing new growth on my lime tree -- young shoots sprouting out in anticipation of fruiting.
     I would have missed the visits from my favorite totem, the red-tailed hawk, sailing along outside my window. Mesmerized, I envied the ability of my winged cousin to soar willfully and purposefully upon air current, seemingly without effort. My rainbows have been sprouting about in abundance, reminding me I am divinely guided and protected.
     I could go on and on laying out all the things I have been privileged to witness in this time of enforced solitude.
     In the old days, my fearful old self would have walked along the edge of despair, allowing the shadows to consume my light. Eventually, energetically diminished and filled with melancholy, I would have stepped out into the abyss, free falling into depression and anxiety, finding excuses to alleviate my consuming self-guilt.
     I never could have anticipated the space would be filled with new clients and new opportunities for which I am eternally grateful. Sometimes the message is to "slow down". Other times, it's simply divine intervention -- drawing your attention to something. No matter, it's important you are able to "listen" and hear when you are being guided and willingly allow your life to be interrupted.
     In this moment, I give thanks and gratitude for being made over and whole. A new person, I am living a life filled with joy and unanticipated delights. I know I will never return to those days because I have healed and shed that past.
     Living my life in the NOW is just another example that belief shifting really does work and it can work for anyone. I work with people all the time, reminding them that yesterday is past and tomorrow's not yet promised. Yes, it's hard work to change your self-talk and shift your beliefs. Small miracles go unnoticed by most everyday.
     You can't control everything, but you can control how you choose to perceive what happens. The reward for living in the NOW reminds us it's necessary at times to stop, smell the roses and experience the beauty of life which is all around you. Spirit never closes one door without preparing to open a new one!
     Change your thoughts; be open and allowing to what comes into your life!

New Affirmation: I AM DIVINELY GUIDED AND FULLY SUPPORTED IN MY ACTIONS!

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Dream of the Seven Sisters

I found myself walking along a quiet secluded beach. The moon shone brightly wrapped in gauzy clouds.  Water lapped the shoreline and I was alone. As I walked, I noticed something gleaming from among the billions of tiny crystal shards of sand. Stopping to check it out, I knelt down and found seven exquisitely beautiful pearls.  Perfectly round luminous beauties, they glistened in the moonlight like sparkling diamonds.

There was something energetically profound about them. Sitting down, I caressed each one in my hand. The spheres vibrated in my presence, letting me know I was free to pick them up and carry them home.

I wrapped them in a piece of gold silk cloth I found in the pocket of my skirt.  The fabric was long enough to wrap each one securely so they wouldn’t scrape against each other in my pocket. Having secured my treasures, I wistfully looked into the night sky and gave thanks for the unexpected bounty.

Back home, I carefully unwrapped each one, bathing it in a light bath of crystal-infused water to clean away any remaining sandy grit.  At that point, I wasn’t sure what to do with them so I placed them on a clean piece of silk on my altar waiting for inspiration.

For several weeks they remained unmoved, sparkling in the sunlight which dawned each morning and glistening in effervescent hues under the moon’s gaze each evening. For hours at a time, I sat and meditated, lost in time. 

Awakening from one of my trances, I realized I had finally gotten clear instructions. The pearls were to be fashioned into jewelry. Each stone was a huge reservoir of ethereal energy, but for me to claim the magick, I had to consciously wear them on my body.

The first one said its name is Courage.  It asked to be placed in a ring to remind me every day that I have the focus and clarity to move forward and accomplish my goals. It reminds me that we are all divine sparks having a physical existence. It is here to accelerate my growth and accomplishments. 

The second one named itself Truth. It was placed in a silver cage to wear in a necklace. Touching my throat the only sounds it allows are those of universal love. Opening my mouth to speak, the voice which issues forth is melodic and embellished with the sound of creation energy.

The twins are named Virtue and Compassion. Set in matching silver crescents, they nest on my earlobes. They allow me to hear beauty and remind me to pay attention and listen. Tuned into the spirit world, they amplify the small voices and communicate messages I am charged with delivering from souls that have passed over.

Wisdom was placed in a diadem to wear as a crown upon my brow. Her job is to keep my vibration high and allow me to discard unnecessary noise which clouds ordinary sight. Through Wisdom I am given the gifts of channeling and prophecy.

The final two are indeed another twin pair, Gratitude and Forgiveness. Like Wonder Woman’s bracelets they embedded themselves into a matching pair of silver cuffs. They remind me to be purposeful in my actions and to remember to give thanks for the showers of abundance which surround me.

The seven sisters came to Earth to enrich my life. Their gifts are what I share with the world.

Each one of us has gifts we are given to heal ourselves and help the world around us. Need, a little help exploring your special talents? Click here to contact me. I love working with people interested in doing the work required for personal transformation and who are willing to invest in themselves. Take the first step on your empowerment journey!

New Affirmation: I AM OPEN TO RECEIVING EMPOWERING AND NURTURING GIFTS FROM THE DIVINE.

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Dreams and Other Visions

I was preparing to gently drift off to sleep. Suddenly, I find myself in the middle of a meadow that stretches seemingly forever. 

There's calm and beauty all around me and no one else as far as I can see. The huge, golden sun orb pleasantly warms my face.  The grasses around me dance a choreographed ballet in the gentle breeze. I am surrounded by cascades and articulations of rare and exquisite flowers, their aphrodisiac scents elevating my mood. In the distance, I can hear a waterfall, though I am unable to see it.

Unable to move from this spot, it crosses my mind I have actually stepped into Summerland - the place where souls go when they transition from one phase of being to the next. As most people never glimpse Summerland until they transition, I find myself excited by this spontaneous visitation and welcome the opportunity to interact consciously in the place outside of time.

Turning to look behind me, I notice what appears to be a purple pathway appearing out of nowhere. I recognize it as a flowing, unfurling ribbon of semi-translucent purple silk. As it reaches me, the sumptuous fabric wraps itself loosely around me and continues on its way over the horizon until I can no longer see the ribbon's end.  

The fabric dances against my skin, releasing luminous iridescent sparkles overhead - like pixie dust.  Dancing higher and higher, the sparkles magically transform into beautiful flights of colorful butterflies, their wing scales reflecting radiantly against the sunlit backdrop. Soon the sky fills with the soft, lilting flutter of butterfly wings spiraling above me like a funnel to the heavens.

As the billowing silk continues flowing through the air ahead of me, I keep hearing, "... just follow the thread". The voice is light and airy, drifting through my consciousness carried on the wind. If I hadn't been paying attention, I would have missed the message, which keeps repeating, so I close my eyes to take it all in. Upon opening them again, I realize I am no longer alone. 

Her name is Sabella. In spirit form, the only part I am able to discern comes from her penetrating and luminous green eyes - like large fire lit emeralds. In my head, I hear her voice, "You are where you think you are, in the place between worlds. 

"Follow the thread; you are clearly on your path. The inspiration you bring will take flight and transform many."

Without another word, she reaches deep inside my body and places her hand directly on my heart. I experience a powerful surge of healing energy and a massive infusion of unconditional love. I fall asleep with warmth radiating throughout my body. 

I sleep peacefully and awaken spiritually content, my heart filled with joy, ecstasy and excitement for the journey ahead.

I accept this confirmation of my work and these transformative gifts with grace and elegance, realizing as one person, I can effect change elsewhere.

If you want to know more, click here to contact me. I love working with people interested in doing the work required for personal transformation and who are willing to invest in themselves. If you're looking to make changes which will result in living a full, confident and empowering life, IntuitiveGoddesse wants to work with you!

New Affirmation: I AM GUIDED BY DIVINE PRESENCE IN ALL ITS FORMS.

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Mirror, Mirror...

I was looking at a news article recently on the series of photos by Annie Liebovitz. What caught my attention was the actress Olivia Wilde as the Evil Queen from Disney’s Snow White from the “Mirror, Mirror” scene. This photo set my imagination on fire and got me to thinking about how difficult it is for most of us to look in the mirror and expect to see beauty reflected back. 

How many times over the years have you looked in the mirror and been afraid of the person who’s looking back?  Be honest – it’s happened to all of us at least once in our adult lives. I know what you’re thinking:

• This isn’t who I thought I was…
• OMG, do I really look like that?
• How did I get to this point... ughhh!

Maybe you’ve only briefly glanced – afraid you wouldn’t recognize the person looking back.  Whatever the rationale, stop and consider this is the person you are right here, right now in this moment.  There are a lot of life lessons to be learned from getting to know “you” and usually, it’s where you’ll find the answers to your deepest, darkest secret questions and the strength you didn’t even know you have.

This is one of the first exercises I always ask my clients to do.  Spend some time in front of a mirror. This would be especially good to do before you put on any makeup, or at the end of the day when you’re removing it for the night.  Don’t waste your time focusing on the wrinkles, sun spots, or any other real or imagined signs of aging. Your purpose is to see beyond what your eyes usually reveal. On a day-to-day basis, we see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear – it’s all about choices.

Make the choice to see your authentic beauty and gaze deep into the eyes of your soul self – go beyond the rational and start connecting on the spiritual level with the true person behind the visual façade.  The first thing I want you to say (out loud) is “I Love You!” It will sound forced and your voice may quiver, but you need to do this over and over again until you are comfortable and enthusiastic.

Your soul self is crying out to hear how much you love it and it’s time for you to make a commitment to loving and cherishing the body you are living in.

If you’re like me, you’ll probably cry the first time you do it. You’ll cry because you’ve never told yourself how much you are loved. Remember, before you can love others, you have to be able to love yourself. Withholding affection is akin to a mother withholding sustenance and nurture from her child. Your mirror self is your inner child – don’t be afraid. Saying “I Love You” is a very powerful and healing declaration to you!

It’s a means of releasing critical thoughts and feelings and allowing unconditional acceptance of who you are right now. Who you want to be will come later, but right now, you need to spend some time getting to know yourself and how wonderful you are – right now!

New Affirmation:  I ACCEPT MYSELF FULLY AND COMPLETELY!

Remember, be AUTHENTICALLY who you are and live your BEST life,

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Stay True to You

Sometimes the hardest lesson is learning to stay true to yourself.

Walking the path to clarity and consciousness requires periodically evaluating everything and everyone in your life.

Most of your past is composed of people and things which you associate with great value – you fell in love for a reason and you bought that swell little black dress ‘cause you just knew you’d look so good in it.

People change and so do our life desires. Maybe you’re no longer in love but hanging onto the idea of being in love (for all the wrong reasons). Perhaps you never wore the dress and now it sits unused and abandoned on a hanger in the back of your closet. If the magick’s gone, it’s time to let go and move on.

Just because you’re deciding to end a relationship, concluding a business commitment, or clearing out stuff from your closets doesn’t mean “good riddance” – you’re not getting “rid” of anything. Instead you’re opening a new page in your life and passing along “magick” to others who might benefit from those items or relationships in the future.

The best time to do this is when you have the chance to sit quietly in meditation or contemplation. Put one hand on your heart and the other on your belly. Breathe in deeply and exhale forcefully a few times to clear your mind and then begin asking whether or not a particular person or item serves your highest and best purpose. In the stillness, you should easily receive your answer.  

When you get your answers, you have to be willing to release the outcome. To take the next steps on moving forward, read my Journey to Forgiveness  blog post.

There are hard choices to be made and your heart will weep as you discard that which no longer serves your highest and best purpose. Remember, there’s nothing which is truly good or bad, rather there are only choices to be aligned with principles – Self Love being the most important.

You will open yourself to more fully enjoying and participating in life. No more blame. No more unnecessary stress. The result of this fine-tuning will be enhanced creativity and the ability to be more consciously present in the pursuit your life goals.

New Affirmation:  I AM ALIGNING MY LIFE WITH MY HIGHEST AND BEST PURPOSE!

Remember, every day you have a new opportunity to live your BEST life,

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Receiving LOVE

I LOVE my life!

On this Valentine’s Day, I’m spending a few minutes thinking about how much LOVE has transformed my life. I’m not talking about the kind that comes with chocolates, flowers and wine – although I love each of those and won’t pass up any opportunity to be on the receiving end of any gifting.

In our household, there doesn’t have to be a special day to celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day.  I am blessed to have a family who, in spite of various quirks and peculiarities, is very loving and supportive of my dreams and passions. I am blessed and appreciative when I receive their hand-made cards, the home-cooked meals, kind words and butterfly kisses just because.

Looking back, there was a time when I was the proverbial wallflower. I prided myself on the ability to be available to others and showered them with love, gifts and kindness at every opportunity. Believing it was better to give than to receive, I closed myself off, refusing most gifts and kindness directed to me. I didn’t realize how selfish and inappropriate this was because I had to be in control – all the time – no matter the situation. If someone did something nice for me, it meant that something was owed in return and I loathed having that responsibility.

 I insulated myself so others wouldn’t be able to see my vulnerabilities. I pretended to be shy and aloof, when in fact; I craved the companionship and joviality of others. In other words, what you give is what you receive. I got plenty of comments and snide remarks from others who saw me as cold and unapproachable – not at all the vibe I “thought” I was giving out.  I can’t tell you how many tears I have cried lamenting my inability to be gracious and accepting.

I remained fearful and closeted for many years because I was unwilling to trust the Divine nature of this experience. It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen. Surrendering complete and absolute control over my life, I found I was suddenly and overwhelmingly blessed with so many acts of pure loving generosity. Opening to the fullness of living Authentically, I find myself continually rewarded and surprised by the many blessings which have transformed my life.  

I no longer cling to the fringes and now welcome the chance to interact spontaneously with my surroundings. I no longer hide who and what I am – instead I choose to live openly as a conduit to the Divine and surround myself with like-minded individuals who have also chosen to reach out and connect. This interconnectedness helps each of us to reach ever-dazzling heights.

My life is no longer black and white, with shades of gray. I’m living it in full-color, surrounded by love. I let go of FEAR as an everyday companion and replaced it instead with a sense of PURPOSE and an overwhelming desire to be a part of that which I once shunned. I am fully supported and buoyed by LOVE all around me, all the time.

The garden of my heart is beautiful, with flowers of all shapes, colors and scents. Their intoxicating beauty reminds me of what I am here to do – to serve in LOVE. Yes, occasionally, there is a stray weed which catches my attention.  Before surrendering it to Mother Earth, I gently pluck it out, thank it for the lesson it has opened my eyes to and then allow it to be transformed and its energies dispersed along the high winds.

With age comes a measure of wisdom. I accept who I am and understand I will continue to grow and change throughout the seasons of my life.  My beautiful heart center is now fully open and remains vibrant because I consciously emit what it is I want to attract – beautiful souls and pleasant energies.  I know and recognize the shared compassion and LOVE that radiates from saying the simple words “thank you”.  I welcome gifts my family and friends choose to share with me on this day. Most importantly, I appreciate the chance to experience the LOVE they are gifting from their hearts.

New Affirmation:  I AM SURROUNDED BY LOVE AND I GROW IN ITS WARMTH.

Remember, it’s always about LOVE!

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Phoenix Rising

A Goddesse reborn over and over again, sacred Phoenix can help you remember your passion and clear your path of obstacles. I hope after reading this you will allow your dreams to be reborn and come alive in the cosmic nursery!

Phoenix Rising - It is deep night and Phoenix alights on a star cluster twinkling out of the void. She comes here as avatar every night to the space between worlds when her human form sleeps. Preening her feathers, her divine spark ignites anew, illuminating her spirit body as it is propelled forward into the cosmic night.

Soaring amidst star systems, she enters galaxies new and old. She gracefully spirals and pirouettes through star nurseries and around planetary debris. Like a corsair, she rises higher and higher on the thermals in this vastness, cleansing the darkness with her white-hot, scorching heat. 

Her passion and self-awareness is as strong as the blistering warmth barely contained in her breast. Her ferocious, luminous beauty ignites a fiery swath through the night skies. She is a force to be reckoned with, as evidenced by her imperious nature in the cosmic environment.

The dawning of a new day signals retreat. She surrenders her unspent energies in a magnificent burst signaling the end of her epoch. Bright energies diminish and the last bit of heat drifts away with the whispers of dawn. Her spirit body immolates as a sacrifice to the new day. Nothing remains as her withered shell returns to dust blown away carelessly by approaching solar winds.  Her soul spark merges back into the human body she shares where she will rest and slumber until summoned again to action.

In our waking lives it is inevitable that we have times where we may be paralyzed by fear, helplessness and/or procrastination. However, when we dream, there is freedom to explore the hidden messages, set intention to free ourselves from the obstacles (real or imagined) and do deep work on healing our higher selves.

Set your intention tonight before drifting off to sleep, and ask Phoenix to help you re-birth hidden passions and discover the freedom which awaits when you are truly living an Authentic life. It is time to cast off all those thoughts and feelings which do not serve your highest and best purpose. Bring light into those dark places in your psyche and open yourself up to the unlimited potential you gain with awakening each morning.

Spend time taking flight with Phoenix and realize you can consciously create your desires as well as consciously shifting your beliefs to get rid of anything which is an obstacle in your waking life.

New affirmation: I ALLOW THE BLAZING LIGHT OF SPIRIT TO CLEANSE THE DARK PLACES IN MY SOUL AND REBIRTH MY LIFE.

May Phoenix guide you to find the passion to live Authentically in your life,

Cheryl

IntuitiveGoddesse

Mandala Meditation

I love mandala.

Originally designed as microcosms of the universe in sacred and ritual customs of the Hindu and Buddhist religions, they are now viewed as powerful self-healing generators in metaphysical traditions. Today, you can design mandala from many materials, in different ways, all with the view of providing a point of focus for working on and healing the spiritual aspect of self.

Meditating on a mandala can help you discover your strengths, as well as your weaknesses and assist in safely divining a path to work through obstacles and roadblocks for self-healing and growth. I use them for meditation and to help me move outside the boundaries of time and space – especially when I’m working on a new project and I am needing inspiration.

So, how does one go about finding a mandala for self-healing? You can either use locate on that’s already been designed (such as the one at the top of this article); or if you’re looking to do some deeper work, you can create your own. All that’s needed is your imagination and some creative tools – paint, pen, pencils, crayons, paper, and collage materials – use whatever you’ve got on hand. Although the original sacred versions mimic the structure of the Universe, a mandala for self-healing doesn’t have to be any particular shape, size or color.

Use your imagination and let your creativity flow. Come out and play. Design it with the innocence and delight of a child. No rules. No structure, boundaries or specific purpose. Let your spiritual child-self decide what needs to be incorporated into the design. When complete, the finished artwork should resonate with you and then you can begin using it as a focus for meditation and/or quiet contemplation.

With that in mind, find a quiet place where you will not disturbed for approximately 15 minutes. Make sure you have a journal or notebook and something to write with before you get started.

All you need to begin is to start taking in several deep breaths, clearing your mind of extraneous thoughts in the process.  You only want to think about the mandala itself and what it is revealing to you. Let go of all your cares, worries and concerns as you look deeply into the mandala and focus your concentration on exploring the realms, both seen and unseen, in the picture.

Continue looking at the mandala until your eyes begin to close. At this point, you should be able to visualize the mandala in your mind’s eye. Allow the picture to present information to you. Don’t try to comprehend what you are seeing or being told, just continue mentally focusing on absorbing the information which is being revealed.

Until you get the hang of it and are able to keep gazing for a prolonged period, 5 to 10 minutes is sufficient.  Once you open your eyes, take a few minutes to jot down some notes about the information you received. The information may not immediately make sense, but if you include mandala meditation a regular on-going part of your daily routine, you will have a deeper understanding and be better prepared to integrate the information in order to make positive and life affirming changes.

Contact IntuitiveGoddesse (click here) if you’d like more information on how to use mandala meditation as a spiritual retreat.

New affirmation: I AM WHOLE AND HEALED.

Always expect the best outcome! Love and light,

Cheryl
IntuitiveGoddesse