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tips for manifesting your future: the law of attraction ~

each thought we have creates an energy flow within and around our physical beings. this energy attracts its lightness. whenever you form an intention, there are two primary components. the first is content of intention - what you want. the information part of your desire. the second is the energy you bring to it. 

1.    clarity – you should have clear intentions. focus on what you desire. make lists to help. how do you want to feel? clearly feel what you want to experience.

2.    focus - give it attention. give it love. commit to holding yourself to the idea of what you want. energy flows where attention goes. what you focus your attention on will increase in vibration. the stronger you desire something, the stronger the vibration.

3.    write your wish down - write in present tense, as if you have it right now. write without using negative terms (don’t, can’t… ) write about what you will have. try not to use the word “want.” imagine your desire as if it’s happening right now

4.    visualize – visualize what you want to come to you. visualize opening your hands and having everything fall into your hands. visualize running towards your dreams. feel it subconsciously. 

5.    positive affirmations - increase your vibrations to connect you to your desires. write down helpful affirmations (present tense) and repeat several times a day.. “i love myself” “i easily attract feelings of love into my life”

6.    practice mindfulness - to help positively realize what you desire. observe your feelings, do not judge them. 

7.    increase your awareness - be present. aware of the moment. follow your breathing. enjoy everything. say words you truly mean.

8.    dreams - lucid dreaming. create what you want in your dreams. ask to become one with your higher power. resonate with your goal. 

9.    remain calm and patient - things will come to you in time. do not be impatient.

10.  take action - you must act and move towards your desire. it’s up to you to follow up on your affirmations. explore new ideas and incidents. play your part.

11.  show gratitude - write down everything the universe has given you. be thankful for what you have. align yourself with positive gratitude and you will receive positive energy. write down one thing every day.

12.  ask a question - whatever you are doing right now, will this help you move towards your goal? or will it distract you from it? do what benefits you.

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auras: our spiritual signature ~

an aura is tiny electrical impulses results into the formation of a magnetic field around our body. everything has an aura. your aura represents your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual energies. it also reflects your interpersonal state of consciousness.

auras have been proven scientifically, as it is an electromagnetic field in living creatures, reaching 4 to 5 feet around the body. someone who is unwell or unhealthy has a depleted aura, while someone who is healthy in all ways has a bigger and brighter aura.

auras come in several layers.

physical: building blocks for our living body emotional: emotional responses… love, jealously, hatred, sadness, etc. mental: past experiences, beliefs, and memories. spiritual: stores information of past, present, and future experiences… stores your karma. astral: known as an etheric body (double/copy of our physical body). doesn’t exist in a physical form but exists in a form of energy. a theory suggests that most of the healing meant to be done on the physical body is done on your astral body first, then sent down to your physical body.

we can only see the physical aura because it vibrates at a lower frequency.

here’s a way to practice seeing your aura.

- stand in front of a white or plainly colored wall - hold your hands out at arm’s length and connect your index fingers tip to tip - slowly pull your index fingers apart, relaxing your vision as if you were “zoning out” - this should cause you to see an outline surrounding your fingers, and this is your first glimpse at auras - the more you practice, the easier and more vivid the aura will become

living beings can change their auras dramatically and quickly. simple thoughts or actions can change your aura. the aura of the human body continues to change for over 72 hours after clinical death. interacting with drugs, crystals, etc. can change your aura.

colors are a common perception of auras. here’s what different colors and shades might mean.

RED

deep red: means grounded, realistic, active, strong willpower mudded red: anger vibrant red: powerful, competitive, passionate pink: loving, tender, sensitive, artistic, sensual, artistic, authentic, pure, compassionate muddy pink: immature, dishonest orange red: confidence and creative power

ORANGE

vitality, good health, excitement lots of energy and stamina creative, productive, adventurous, outgoing nature, courage orange yellow: creative, intelligent, scientific, detail oriented, perfectionist

YELLOW

awakening, inspiration, creative, playful, optimistic, easy going light/pale yellow: emerging spiritual awareness gold/metallic: spiritual energy and power, awakened and inspired dark yellow: straining themselves, tired

GREEN

growth and balance, leading to change bright green: healer, love centered person yellow green: creating with your heart, communicative dark: jealousy, resentment, feeling like a victim of the world, insecurity torquiest: sensitive, compassionate, healer, therapist

BLUE

cool calm and collected caring, loving, loves to help others, sensitive, intuitive soft blue: peacefulness, clarity, communication, intuition royal blue: highly spiritual in nature, generous, on the right path dark blue: fear of future, self-expression, facing or speaking the truth

INDIGO

relates to your third eye intuition, sensitive deep feelings

VIOLET

wise, sensitive, intuitive visionary, futuristic, idealistic, artistic lavender: imagination, daydreaming, etheric nature

SILVER

abundance both physical and spiritual bright: receptive to new ideas, intuitive, nurturing dark gray: fear is accumulating in body, potential for health problems

GOLD

enlightenment and divine protection

BLACK

captures light indicates long-term unforgiveness, grief, entities within a body

WHITE

reflects other energy, resonates new not yet designated energy in the body high dimension, purity, and angelic qualities earthy: love for earth, grounded, nurturing pastel: serenity and shows sensitivity

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the innate powers of the moon ~

the moon is a goddess symbol, a spiritual aspect of femininity, representing intuition, psychic abilities, creativity, and wisdom. the cycle of the moon is similar to the cycle of a seed, the seed grows into a flower, blooms, and then dies. each phase of the moon has a unique spiritual meaning. by becoming aware of these meanings, you can apply them to your life and harness the innate powers of the moon.

new moon: new beginnings waxing crescent moon: intention first quarter moon: decision making waxing gibbous moon: refinement full moon: release and sealing of intention waning gibbous: gratitude third quarter: forgiveness waning crescent: surrender

you can use these meanings in many ways to help harness your own power and energy. i like to use the moon as a reference for my meditation, and what i plan to focus on for the time being of that lunar phase. a full moon, specifically, is perfect for cleansing crystals as the energy from the moon will help clear the energies of the crystals and recharge it with its positive energy. the release and sealing of intention that the full moon signifies will help when you give intention to your crystals before cleansing. <3

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a quick guide to the chakras ~

root chakra (red): our relation to earth. grounding, stability, physical needs, security, survival, manifestation, material world.

sacral chakra (orange): relates to water elements. emotions, relationships, sexuality, self worth, creativity, empathy.

solar plexus chakra (yellow): relates to personal power and the element of fire. personal power, will, energy, metabolism, effectiveness, self esteem, social identity, happiness.

heart chakra (green): influences our relationships, relates to air element. love, understanding, trust, hope, openness, compassion, balance, forgiveness.

throat chakra (blue): refers to your true voice. communication, sound, vibration, self-expression, listening, speaking, writing.

third eye chakra (indigo): relates to your imagination. psychic abilities, channeling, vision, intuition, wisdom, inspiration, illumination.

crown chakra (violet): consciousness. connection with limitless, realization, ecstasy, bliss, true presence.  

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the mind is everything. what you think, you become: a guide to meditation ~

 what is meditation?

meditation is awareness. it is taking our attention away from the external world and bringing it into ourselves. it is a means of transforming the mind and training in awareness. it encourages and helps to develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things.

we only truly have control of our own self. with meditation, we can help to cultivate awareness of our own thoughts and actions in the present moment.

as a beginner, it may be difficult to focus and have a clear mind. just remember, it is okay for your mind to wander during meditation, you can’t expect it not to. by continuing to pull the focus away from your thoughts and onto your breath, you are training your mind to focus on the present moment. this will make it easier to do in your everyday life because your mind is used to it.

different types of meditation

concentration meditation:

begin by focusing on a single point. this can be the breath, repeating a mantra, staring at a candle flame or an object in the room, etc. continue to refocus your awareness as you catch your mind wandering to different thoughts.

this is the process of letting your thoughts go, and it will help you do the same in your day to day life. when you are put into a situation where something is upsetting you, or bothering you, you may find it easier to learn to let it go. this is a huge first step in healing any issue in your life… just let it go.

mindfulness meditation:

begin with a basic meditation (usually by focusing on the breath). observe your thoughts from an outsider perspective as they come to you. do not give them any attention, just observe them and be curious. if you find that you are becoming too aware of your thoughts, focus your attention back on your breath.

this technique helps you to see how your thoughts move in particular patterns. in your day to day life, this will help you to see how quickly the human mind likes to judge experiences and people.  with practice, you can be more mindful of this behavior and create an inner balance.

tips for meditation:

when i first begin to meditate, i like to spend a lot of time feeling where i am. i like to feel how i’m sitting, and be curious about why i’m sitting the way i am. is there a balance between the left and right side of my body? did i sit a certain way or have my hand in a certain place that is different than usual? i like to question these things to help be mindful and aware of my body.

next, i spend some time focusing energy to each part of my body, i start with my feet and work my way up to my mind. this allows me to be fully presently aware of my being. i begin by taking a few deep and cleansing breaths in for three seconds and letting them out slowly for three seconds. i like to use visuals in meditation as well. i imagine i’m standing at the tippy top of a cliff, surrounded by beautiful, rushing waterfalls. attached to me is a pair of beautiful white, angel wings. and as i am breathing in, the wings are lifting. as i breathe out, the wings close. i always end a meditation by beginning to focus on my body again. i start from my mind this time, and work my way down to my feet. this creates a balance between mind and body, and refocuses your self into your body.

don’t be frustrated if you find your mind wandering… that is exactly what it should do. just continue to focus on your breath each time your thoughts wander. with practice, you should find that this will happen less and less.

 check out some guided meditations to help you get started

eternal sunshine: an app that you can download from the app store. they have very beautiful and relaxing guided meditations. they also have an option to turn on notifications and you will receive inspiring mantras throughout the day.

meditation peace: a great podcast of guided meditations for inner and outer peace. click the link or find it on the apple podcasts app.

tracks to relax: a peaceful podcast of guided meditations to help you fall asleep at night. click the link or find it on the apple podcasts app.

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key words for the spiritual beginner ~

active meditation: active meditation, as the name implies, is all about meditating while physically active. active meditations (sometimes called “dynamic meditations”) involves walking, dance and other exercises.

akash: akasha or space or ether is one of the world’s natural elements from which all is made. it is the most basic of all elements and is also the source of the other elements. through vibrations, akash interacts with other elements.

anapanasati: anapansati is “breathing meditation” and is one of the most important and oldest meditation types.

antaratma: the inner self, which is position inside the heart.

apana vayu: this is one of the pranas in the body, of which there are five. the pranas are energies. apana vayu is situated in the rectum area and flows downwards. it is instrumental in discarding that which is unneeded.

astral body:  the vedas state that there are three bodies: physical, astral and causal. the astral body takes the same image as the physical body but is formed of finer matter. this is the link between cosmic energy and the nervous system.

aura: the aura is the energy field which resides in all living beings. those born with the skill are able to see it. when seen, auras appear as colours that reveal an individual’s spiritual and emotional personality.

avatar: an avatar is a person who had been born as a god and therefore is not in need of any spiritual training.

bandha: a closure or obstruction. in yoga bandhas are a combination of muscle contractions. these function as a way of changing blood circulation, nerve pressure and spinal fluid. bandhas flow psychic energy into energy channels in the body.  they are important in self-healing.

bandhan: this is a specific technique which is performed at the conclusion of meditation practice.

bhakti: bhakti yoga / bhakti meditation is a type of meditation that involves focusing on an object of worship (usually a god or deity). bhakti brings the practitioner closer to the object of meditation.

bhramari: a pranayam. the technique is performed by filling the lungs on inhalation then closing the eyes with the middle fingers and ears with the thumbs.  the index fingers then press on the forehead and the remaining fingers push on the eyes and bridge of the nose. while doing this, focus on the ajna chakra (between eyebrows). then hum while exhaling. this relaxes the mind and helps with hypertension and blood pressure.

bodhisattva: in buddhism, an enlightened being who no longer needs to be reincarnated and therefore helps others to achieve enlightenment.

body scan:  a type of meditation in which the practitioner passes their mental focus around their body. heightens the mind body connection and relaxes both body and mind.

brahmachaya: this is the combination of the terms “brahma’ (higher awareness) and acharya (to live in). therefore, this refers to living with higher awareness. it also means control over sexual interaction.

buddhi: inner wisdom or intellect.

catch: an occurrence caused by the inefficient functioning of a chakra which prevents kundalini energy from flowing.

chakra: there are seven chakras in the body and they are energy centers.  they are located in the crown of the forehead, between eyebrows, in the neck, heart, navel, genitals and rectum. they are linked to different mental states and colours. the word derives from “chakra” which, in sanskrit, means “wheel.”

dhyana: the sanskrit word for meditation.

dualism: refers to two distinct irreductible principles. these could be ideas and matter, mind and matter. there are various understandings in philosophy and theology.

ego: the cause of suffering, the delusional idea of the self as a separate entity.

enlightenment: awakening /becoming enlightened to ultimate truth (in buddhism). or, in hinduism, the state of divine experience which is represented by the god vishnu. this is the ultimate goal of buddhism. perhaps the most famous example is the buddha, who achieved enlightenment under the bodhi tree.

feng shui: ancient chinese spiritual art form which integrates spirituality into decoration and environment.

guru: a spiritual master.

uda and pingla nadis: two of the three channels located in the spine which refer to the two brain hemispheres. pingala is active (extroverted) and relates to the left part of the brain and the right side of the body. ida is introverted and relates to the right side of the brain and the left part of the body.

jalandhara bhanda: the “neck lock.” a bandha. this is a technique practiced by contracting the neck and throat.

japa: the recitation of a god’s name in devotion. may be done aloud or silently. this technique is seen in different forms in all major world religions.

karma: in jainism, buddhism and hinduism, karma is the idea that this life is the result of mental and physical actions in previous lives. in the modern day it is often used to mean that good or bad actions in the past have led to certain consequences.

kinemantra:  a type of meditation in which a personal mantra is recited.

kundalini: derived from sanskrit to mean “coiled.” refers to the psychic energy in our being that is dormant at the base of the spine and which may be activated through specific practices.

laya yoga: the word “laya” means dissolution. laya yoga involved liberation and finding the “absolute.” related to hindu cosmology.

lotus position: sitting position with the legs crossed, originating in hinduism and used extensively in meditation.

manas: in buddhism, manas are the “general thinking faculty”.

mana0-vijnana: the seventh of the eight consciousnesses as taught in yogacara and zen buddhism.

mandala: a mandala is a diagram that is used in various meditation techniques, principally in tibetan buddhism.

mantra:  spiritual words or sounds used in meditation and devotion. principally used in hinduism and buddhism.

meditation: observing your thoughts through deep breathing in order to have a healthy sense of perspective.

merkaba: a meditation technique. markaba is said to allow the practitioner to achieve “ascension” to the fourth dimension, thereby freeing them from the three dimensional limitations in which we live. this is the traditional belief of the merkaba meditation.

mettabhavana: meditation practice that leads to the production of loving kindness.

mindfulness: a type of meditation originating in buddhism. mindfulness is all about being aware of your thoughts and detaching from them. mindfulness involves practicing awareness of true reality.

nadi: derived from sanskrit and meaning “stream” or “channel.” the body contains 72,000 nadis.

nadi shodhana: the cleansing of nadis performed through various techniques, including pranayam.

namaste: i see the sacred in you.

nauli: in hatha yoga, a technique in which the innards are slowly rotated, removing laziness and stimulating the healthy working of the internal organs.

nati-neti: a mantra that literally means “not this, not this.” used to remove conscious rationalisation to achieve the meditative state.

nirvana: in hinduism, jainism and buddish, supreme bliss, liberation from suffering and ignorance and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

nirvikalp samadhi: supreme consciousness. the cessation of mental activity and attainment of the supreme state. when achieved, oneness is found.

om: the primordial sound and the root of sound and letters.

oneness: the realisation and condition of being in a state of oneness with all reality. cessation of self.

passage meditation: recitation of passages used in meditation.

prana: the breath that sustains life. prana is the essential energy that sustains life. in yoga, the cosmic life force. often called ‘chi.’ prana enters through the mouth andnose and fills the body, sustaining life.

prana vayu: “forward moving air.” refers to the air that sets things in motions and which creates the basic energy on which life is sustained.

pranayama: techniques that use prana.

pratyahara: from ashtanga yoga, pratyahara is “withdrawal from the senses”.

samadhi:  “to place together.” the real purpose of yoga is to absorption, achieved through postures and techniques.    in meditation, samadhi is achieved when the individual achieves oneness with the object of meditation.

samana vayu: “balancing air.”

samatha: a type of buddhist meditation which focuses the mind and improves concentration. used as an entry point to vipassana meditation.

sandhya: in sanskrit “to join together.” usually refers to sunrise or sunset, when day and night are joined. this is considered the best time for prayer and meditation.

shitkari: a pranayam technique. performed with the tongue sticking out between the lips then drawing air in through the mouth while hissing, then exhaling through thenose. cures fatigue, thirst and hunger.

shushumna: the great river of the body and the most gracious of all nadis. runs from the spine to the tip of the head, moving through each chakra. it is the channel through which kundalini energy is moved.

spiritual: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

 subtle body: one of the four bodies.

swara yoga: a practice which uses alternation of breath. in yoga, it related to the sound of the breath and utilises specific techniques for the creation and flow of prana.

tandra: higher consciousness between sleeping and waking.

tantra: a spiritual science now more than 7000 years old. known widely for sexual practices though in reality it is much more than this. tanta uses specific techniques to expand the mind and to achieve liberation.

taoism: chinese religion and philosophy derived from tao te ching, a book ascribed to lao tzu though believed to have been written prior to his life.

third eye: one of the chakras activated by meditation. activation of the third eye chakra leads to improved vision.

trataka: yogic gazing. in this technique the gaze is fixed on a specific object. the eyes are then closed and the object visualised. helpful for curing eye disorders and improving concentration.

trimurty: the trinity of the three gods of hinduism—brahma, vishnu and mahesh.

udana vayu: “upward moving air.”

udiyan bandh: diaphragm lock in which the muscles in the diaphragm are pulled up, massaging the heart and causing secretion of the thymus.

ujjayi: pranayam exercise in which the back of the throat is constricted while breathing in and making an “ah” sound.

vayu: air, which stimulates life and gives birth to the senses.

veda: hindu scriptures.

vipassana: originating in buddhism, vipassana is a type of meditation that is all about being aware of your thoughts and detaching from them.

vritti: movement of mind and thought.

yantra: a visual symbol which is used to help the mind to focus during meditation.

zazen / zen:  one of the schools of mahayana buddhism which states that specific techniques can be used to achieve enlightenment.

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