In this gentle and powerful guided meditation, mindset and manifesting coach Steffani LeFevour walks us through a three-step practice designed to help you shift into alignment, tune into your inner wisdom, and step confidently toward your desires.

This Soul Happy Meditation includes:

Step 1: Connection

Drop from your head into your heart and connect deeply with Source—whether you call it God, the universe, or your higher self.

Step 2: Visualization

See and feel the end result of a dream already fulfilled—whether it’s related to health, love, abundance, or purpose. Steffani helps you anchor into the emotions of already living the life you desire.

Step 3: Asking for Guidance

From a place of clarity and connection, open yourself to receiving intuitive next steps. Breathe into the certainty that the path will be revealed.

This meditation is a calming, heart-centered reset—a moment to align with your inner light, feel grateful in advance, and move forward with clarity and ease.

Perfect for mornings, midday pauses, or winding down before sleep.

"Show me the way. I’m open and willing to receive. Let the path be revealed." — Steffani LeFevour

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Steffani LeFevour is a happiness and mindset coach, manifestation expert, and author of Soul Assignments, helping women stop settling and create lives they’re wildly obsessed with. She’s the founder of the Soul Happy movement and a passionate advocate for living a fully aligned, empowered life.

In this uplifting episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Kelly Jean guides us through a heart-centered waking meditation designed to help you start your day with gratitude, presence, and intention.

With each breath, you're invited to gently awaken appreciation—for your body, your breath, your surroundings, and the unseen forces already working in your favor. This short practice helps you raise your vibration and align with the flow of wellbeing, reminding you that love, clarity, and abundance are always available when you choose to allow them in.

Whether your day is just beginning or you're looking for a mindful reset, this meditation is a beautiful reminder: everything is unfolding for your highest good.

Presented by The Peace Room, Boise. Learn more about our Reiki sessions, crystal healing, and upcoming workshops at www.thepeaceroom.love.

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Today's guest is Hedi Schaefer is an award-winning coach, energetic channel, and healer with over 15 years of experience helping individuals break free from fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs. As the creator of the 3Cs of Change Framework—Clarity, Cleanse, and Create—Hedi provides a holistic approach to transformation, empowering clients to move from chaos to calm and unlock their true potential.

Through her podcast 2Energetic Prime Time and YouTube channel, Hedi shares healing energies, guided meditations, and practical insights for personal and spiritual growth. Her unique blend of emotional and energetic healing resonates deeply, inspiring peace, clarity, and resilience in a fast-changing world.

Hedi’s mission is to help people rediscover their inner calm, embrace profound transformation, and step into the life they’re meant to create.

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6 Must-Dos to Create Affirmations to Change in Your Life

Affirmations are powerful statements you can use to make positive changes in your life. They use the power of your subconscious mind to create change and help you reach your goals and dreams. Below are the aspects you need to know to generate the most effective affirmations to change your life.

1.   Choose Positivity     

You may not realize you’re already using affirmations all the time. The trouble is, most people tend to repeat negative statements like “I can’t do it,” “I’ll never get ahead” or “life is hard.” Have a look at your own self-talk and see how often you’re using negative affirmations that keep you stuck in self-doubt and negativity.

You can choose to turn around your self-talk and build positive affirmations so that all your thoughts are supporting your life goals.

2.   Keep Affirmations Short

You can create powerful positive affirmations by making sure the language you use is focused and brief. A simple, straightforward statement will be more effective than a long one.

3.   Choose Your Words Carefully

Don’t use emotive language or words that have negative connotations. Focus on what you want rather than what you don’t want. A positive weight loss affirmation, for example, is “I am slender,” not “I am not fat.” Even saying, “I am losing weight” is focusing on the negative.

4.   Stick to the Present Tense

Use “I am“ statements to focus your mind on what you want. Saying “I will” or “I want” pushes your goal out into the indefinite future and doesn’t inspire you to reach your goal now.

5.   Use Visual Language that Feels Good

Think of how you want to feel when you reach your goal. Will you feel happy, grateful, relaxed? Choose words that create a powerful, positive image like “money is pouring into my life,” or “I feel strong and full of energy.” Imagine the numbers going up in your bank account, see yourself running that marathon or buying new clothes that fit perfectly.

6.   Build a positive affirmation habit

Positive affirmations are more powerful when they are repeated until they become part of your mindset. Make a commitment to yourself that you will repeat your affirmations out loud, at least three times a day. Schedule affirmation time in your schedule or set a reminder on your smartphone.

Feel relaxed and happy as you repeat your affirmations. Feel what it will be like when you achieve your goals.

When you focus your attention on what you want to be true in your life, you are much more likely to achieve it. Align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with your affirmations, so all your energy is flowing to achieving your goals.

Tips for Resolving Conflicts in Your Relationships

 No matter how much you like the other person, at some point, conflict is likely to happen. While most conflicts are fairly small (like trying to decide where to go out for dinner), left untended a conflict can fester and grow. That’s why it’s so important to resolve conflicts in your relationships before they have a chance to take on a life of their own.

How do you go about doing that?

1. Start by listening. But don’t just listen to the spoken words, but the feelings behind them. It’s the emotions that drive the conversation after all! By listening actively, meaning pausing to ask questions, clarify, and to reiterate what you think the other person is saying, you tell the other person that what they have to say matters. But more importantly, you’re letting them know that they’re being heard.

2. Look for the resolution over being right. Giving up the notion that you have to ‘win’ is where you start seeing the solutions. Conflict is not a competition.

3. Stay in the moment. Instead of focusing on what happened that brought you into this conflict, pay attention to what’s going on right now. Now isn’t the time for blame. Rather look for solutions.

4. Decide what’s important right now. That is called ‘picking your battles’ and is important in determining whether a thing is worth fighting over. Ask yourself if this is just an issue over a minor annoyance that will be easily forgotten, or if you have something deeper going on that maybe needs to be addressed.

5. Know how and when to disengage. That means being able to do what it takes to walk away. It might be forgiveness is in order. It might be that you’re just going to need to agree to disagree. Worst case scenario? It might be time just to let the matter go entirely. Whatever the case, there’s nothing to be gained by staying in the conflict.

Resolving conflicts isn’t a hard skill to learn. By following these tips, you will discover how better to deal with conflict in every kind of relationship – whether business or personal. So take heart – a misunderstanding doesn’t have to mean the end of the world. Instead look at your conflict as a step toward better understanding that will, in turn, lead to better relationships in the long run.

Thank you for listening and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. If you would like to know more about the Peace Room and our Reiki Treatments, crystal healings, and workshops, go to www.thepeaceroom.love.

Christine Soza is the founder of True North Awakening. She offers a more holistic approach to anyone at any stage of life, allowing space for self-discovery and ease to those facing a terminal diagnosis.

Christine has been a caregiver since an early age and found her life calling as an End-of-Life Doula and Medical Reiki Practitioner. Her passion is helping people at any stage of life. Softening the edges as we navigate our life experiences and allowing for a softer landing at the end of life, is her wish for you.

The name "True North Awakening" has deep meaning to Christine as she has been able to find her own personal True North as she experienced many personal losses and found direction in her own healing journey.

It is when we deeply connect with those who are facing their own mortality, or at a personal crossroads in their healing journey, do we learn about truly living and finding deeper meaning in our lives.

Follow Christine and her practice on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthAwakening

Here is a transcript of her Be Here Now meditation:

I have found that meditation can be a very useful tool in assisting people to move into a space of calm and peace.

This is one of the meditations that I use in my practice to help soften the edges and helps to create a sense of ease and comfort, even in a very challenging time in your life.

This meditation is called “Be here now” and will be a waking meditation where we will practice keeping our eyes open and stay alert but allowing our body and mind to relax just enough so we can find a sense of peace right here right now, at this moment. The thought of being here now remind us that all is well right at this moment.

I’d like to invite you to just land right where you are…

Notice the air flowing in and out of your nostrils or mouth and just notice that your breath is beginning to slow. We are grateful for that breath of life.

Invoke all of the senses around you, perhaps become the observer of your environment.

What do you see?

What do you hear?

What do you taste?

What do you feel?

If you notice any areas of tension in your body, just allow your body to soften and relax, you may need to adjust a bit.

Imagine that it is a beautiful sunny day, and you are outside. It could be anywhere that feels right to you: by the ocean or in the mountains or in your back yard where the flowers and grass are growing with the help of the sunshine.

Be here now-take a seat wherever it feels comfortable to you and begin to feel the sunshine down on you. The temperature is perfect outside and you begin to feel relaxed already. All is well and perfect at this moment.

Begin to imagine that the beautiful sun is shining down just for you, allowing a space for deep healing and peace. With each breath you are feeling more and more relaxed and centered. Imagine as if the sun is pouring its contents in through the crown of your head, and it feels like warm honey filling very cell in your body giving you exactly what you need at this moment.

Beginning at the top of your head, imagine the sun now pouring in you down the back of your head,

Your brows

Your cheeks

Your chin,

Your neck

Your shoulders, feeling your shoulders relax

Warm sunlight energy feels so good

Down your arms down to your fingers

Your strong back, all the weight you have been carrying, just let it go for now,

Your chest feeling more relaxed,

Your belly begins to soften

Your hips, relaxed

Your legs

Your thighs

Your calves

Your feet and toes

Allow yourself to feel what it is like to fully relax and to be...

Over the past few years, people have become more and more aware of the power of positive affirmations to change their mindset and motivate them to achieve their goals. But if you’ve never tried using affirmations before, you may have some questions. Here are some of the most common questions people ask.

How Often Should You Use Affirmations?

While there are no hard and fast rules, positive affirmations work best when they are repeated regularly and consistently. This means you use the same wording and repeat your affirmations at approximately the same times each day. Experts recommend saying your affirmations out loud (in front of a mirror if you can) three to five times a day. If you want to super-charge your positive affirmations, add writing them down each day also.

Can Affirmations Help Alleviate Anxiety and Depression?

Therapists agree that using positive affirmations can be a powerful technique you can use as part of your treatment plan if you suffer from depression and anxiety.

Affirmations are not a cure in themselves but can help boost your mood and confidence and can be an important part of any cognitive behavior therapy program. 

Can Affirmations Help You Sleep Better?

One of the red flag symptoms of depression and anxiety is sleep disturbance. As well as helping your resolve your anxiety, affirmations can be included in a regular meditation practice that can help you improve your sleep patterns. There are apps available for your smartphone or tablet that include affirmation-based meditations specifically to help you sleep better.

Can Affirmations Boost your Self-esteem?

Positive affirmations can help you build self-confidence and self-esteem, as long as the affirmations you choose resonate with your own personal value system.

Make sure you choose affirmations that ring true for you. If your reaction is skeptical, or if you don’t really believe what you’re saying, the affirmations are less likely to work. If you want to boost your self-esteem, make sure your positive affirmations focus on your strengths, and what you really want to see in your life.

Aren’t Affirmations Just Feel-Good Mantras?

Some critics say that affirmations are just glib feel-good mantras. And sure, some of the affirmations you might see can sound a little cheesy. But cheesy doesn’t mean wrong, it only reflects society’s awkwardness with being emotionally honest. And the evidence shows that developing your own personal affirmations can have a profound effect on your mindset, mood, and effectiveness in creating the life you want.

Take a moment to check in on your life satisfaction. You might have a great career, a successful business, and a loving, supportive network of family and friends. But if you don’t know your life purpose, you’ll still feel that there’s something not quite right. Living an authentic, purposeful life has been shown to make you happier and healthier. Scientists have even found it can help you live longer!

If contentment and fulfillment are eluding you, try some practical ways to find your life’s purpose.

1.   Home in On Your Passions

If you have trouble thinking of your passions, have a look at what you post on social media. What fires you up? What photos and issues do you post and comment on? What sort of articles do you email to friends? What do you discuss around the dinner table?

Being more aware of what really fires your interest will help you to realize what your life purpose might be.

2.   What Injustices Fire You Up?

In a similar vein, what makes your blood boil when you see it on the news or read about it? Maybe it’s inequality, child poverty, or cruelty to animals. Think about the issues that bother you. Think of how you could use these emotions to make a change in the world. Volunteer at a local no-profit, or organize a petition or letter-writing campaign. Set up an online fundraiser. Turn your passion to fight injustice into action for good.

3.   Volunteer to Find Your Purpose

Studies have shown that helping others is one of the most powerful ways to increase your own happiness. It is also an excellent way to find meaning and purpose in your life. Think of what you can do to help your local sports club, aged care home, or non-profit. When you donate your time, money, and skills to help others, you will not just be giving them a helping hand; you will be helping yourself as well.

4.   Ask for Feedback

If you’re still struggling to find a purpose that resonates with you, ask for feedback. Think about when people come to you to ask for help. What do people compliment you on?

Chat with friends and family about their interests and ask them what comes to mind when they think of you. You’re probably already living your life purpose and passion, but you just don’t realize it!

Marcy is a heart-centered, intuitive Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance RYT- 200), and owner of Blue Hummingbird Counseling & Wellness in Boise, Idaho.

She has more than 20 years of experience as a therapist and strives to create a safe and warm environment for motivated clients seeking holistic support.

Her passion is in creating space for individuals and couples to develop their intimacy/communication through processing personal traumas, addressing current mental health needs such as anxiety, depression, and burnout utilizing somatic techniques, emotional freedom techniques (tapping), Gottman approaches, energy work, yoga, sound healing, and breathwork.

Marcy provides sessions for individuals, couples, workshops, and retreats.

Connect with Marcy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy-humphrey-99543a275/

And visit her website at www.bluehummingbirdcounseling.com

Here is a transcript of her meditation:

This is Marcy Humphrey, and today I would like to share with you an energy cleanse meditation. Now this is awakening meditation, so feel free to keep your eyes open. Find a comfortable position to stand, sit, or lay down. If it is possible, set up in a way where you can temporarily rid yourself of any distractions to protect your mental, physical, and emotional energy throughout the day.

You must first become aware of how your energy is currently feeling in your body. Draw attention to your thoughts. As you start to notice what is on your mind, are your thoughts calm and peaceful or negative and critical? You could even have the same thought that is just repeating over and over in your head.

Notice what is happening with your thoughts right now,

so draw attention to your breath as you start to settle into your physical body. Is your breath fast and shallow? Or slow and relaxed. You may even notice that you may be holding your breath. Focus on what is happening with your breath right now. Draw attention to your emotions as you scan your body, as your body is where emotions are experienced and may often even get stuck.

Is there a place in your body where you feel these emotions? Maybe it feels like a tightness in your throat or your jaw, a constriction in your heart, a relaxed smile on your face, or maybe a feeling in your stomach. Notice where in your body you are experiencing emotions right now.

Now as you release any and all energy that you're experiencing that is not aligned with love and your highest self -- release this energy within the next three breaths. With a deep inhale and exhale. Inhale and exhale. Inhale. And exhale.

So bring your awareness to the top of your head, your crown chakra. Visualize a radiant rose quartz light shining down from the sky and coming through the crown of your head. Visualize this light filling your body with loving, peaceful energy into every single cell of your body.

Allow this flight to extend beyond your physical body. Let it surround you as it creates a protective shield. Visualize this protective shield expanding until it is several feet beyond your physical body. This shield is not to keep others out as this shield is permeable. The shield is for you to decide what energy you wish to let in and what boundaries you wish to set with others for your highest self.

As this meditation comes to an end, anchor this energetic shield to your physical body and keep it with you as you move throughout your day. Notice when you encounter energy that moves into your space. Pay attention to the thought. Feelings and sensations that you experience. Give yourself permission to allow only love in as you yourself are...

Who’s looking out for you?

In a world where getting what you want is entirely up to you, being a skilled negotiator is crucial to your success, whether you’re angling for a raise or trying to get an outstanding deal on a used car. Sadly, negotiation isn’t one of those skills we’re taught as children. The good news is, it’s never too late to learn how to be a more successful negotiator. You can start with these simple tips:

Do Your Research

Before you do anything else, you need to know the facts about what you’re negotiating for. If you think your job is worth a raise, first look up what the salary generally is for your position. If you’re looking at a used car, find out what other cars of that make and model typically go for. A little knowledge goes a long way.

Listen

A negotiation takes two people, both of whom generally want something. Start paying attention early on to what the other person is saying. Getting a feel for where they’re coming from will be to your advantage.

Speak Up

Never be afraid to ask for what you want. The trick is to remember there’s a fine line between being assertive and aggressive. Be careful about how strong you’re coming on.

Take Your Time

The temptation is to close the deal quickly and to take what you can get. Here’s where you need to pull back a little. It’s okay to take time to think about the offer. You also will want to go over the terms and conditions carefully before making a final decision.

Know When to Step Back

Remember, you can always walk out of the negotiation. Stick to your guns, especially when you know you’re in the right. When you’re willing to leave the table if you’re terms aren’t met, it shows you mean business.

No Weakness

The minute you start thinking of the other person as a bigger and stronger opponent, you’ve already lost. This is not the place to show weakness. Instead of worrying about your own shortcomings, concentrate on theirs. How can you use that information?

Remember the Give and Take

Don’t give up points unless you’re getting something in return. When you concede too much, you’re building up your opponent and setting a poor precedent for future negotiation.

Remember the trick is not to let things get personal. At the end of the day, if you knew what you wanted and feel like you looked out for yourself, then you’ve come out a winner.

Lots of people are using positive affirmations in their daily life to help them reach their goals. But affirmations are more than motivational slogans. There is plenty of scientific evidence to show how and why affirmations work on your subconscious mind. There are even health benefits to using affirmations!

The research that supports the use of affirmations tends to fall into two camps: psychological theory and neuroscience. 

Affirmations and Your Identity - Self-affirmation Theory

Most forms of psychological therapy or counseling are based on the idea that you can improve your mental health by changing your view of yourself. You can change the script about who you are and bolster your self-esteem by acknowledging and focusing on your positive aspects to become more confident about your capabilities.

Self-affirmation theory asserts that your self-identity is flexible and that you can change your view of yourself as a person. This means you can choose to see yourself as strong, smart, and capable of doing whatever you want. And this is where affirmations that align with your personal values can be particularly powerful.

Affirmations and Your Brain

There is increasing research that shows the physical impact of affirmations on the structure of your brain. When you practice positive affirmations, you are introducing new concepts to your brain and opening up new neural pathways. This is what helps to change your mindset from negative self-doubt to positive confidence. Scientists have mapped the changes that occur in the brain when we choose to move to a more optimistic frame of mind, building, and reinforcing those neural pathways.

When you think about your own personal values, you are activating the part of your prefrontal cortex that is involved in self-related processing of information and positive valuation. Repeating your affirmations regularly throughout your day keeps activating this part of your brain, reinforcing positive self-identity.

Affirmations and Your Health

Science has also proved some surprising physical health benefits of practicing positive affirmations. 

Daily practice of affirmations has a measurable impact on your resilience and how well you deal with stress. As well as having a positive effect on depression and anxiety, regular and consistent use of affirmations can help lower your levels of cortisol and adrenaline, both harmful stress hormones. As your stress response declines, your heart rate and blood pressure will decrease, reducing your risk of stroke and heart attack. People who use affirmations are also more likely to lead healthier lifestyles, exercise more, and eat a healthy diet. 

Science shows us that we have nothing to lose and everything to gain by using positive affirmations daily.

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Imagine it's a beautiful, warm, sunny day.

Imagine you are walking through a beautiful emerald-green forest. As you breathe into yourself, imagine you are breathing in the life essence of the forest. And with every step you take, imagine the energies of the earth are flowing up through the bottoms of your feet.

As you walk along, allow yourself to experience the trees, plants, flowers, and. And to merge with the life, harmony, and peace of the forest.

As you walk, notice the up ahead. It is getting lighter and you realize you are coming to the edge of the forest as you leave the forest before you is a beautiful river.

It is the river of life. There are beautiful flowers along the riverbank, and there is a path following the river. Follow the path along the river event.

Eventually, you come to a bend in the. There is a light breeze causing the surface of the river to have small ripples. The sun is shining off the rippled surface of the water, creating a glittering shimmering light.

You realize this is a spiritual light coming from the highest heaven. You allow the light to enter your soul. Allow the light to guide you ...

Whenever you are guided to do so -- and at the pace that feels right for you -- take a few breaths.

Bring your awareness to your eyes and come back.

4 Steps to Controlling Your Anger Triggers

Everyone has their own little quirks. Things that make them irritated, frustrated, or downright angry. You could probably list your own triggers right now—little stuff like clutter or having to wait around. Maybe you can’t stand a particular word or phrase, or you find it impossible to work if there’s noise. The thing about triggers is that they’re often small things that tip you over the edge, and before you know it, you’ve lost your temper over something that in the scheme of things, doesn’t really matter.

Here are four steps you can take to manage your anger triggers better.

1. Take control

The first thing is to realize that you are totally in control of how you react. Work out what your triggers are, and you can take your power back. You can anticipate and plan for situations where you know you’re likely to blow your top.

2. Learn to read your body

Be conscious of how your anger manifests in your body. Likely your heart rate will go up, or your hands and jaw will clench. You might feel breathless or even get a stomach ache. Tune into what your body is telling you, and you’ll learn to be able to stop the process of reacting. And remember the feelings themselves aren’t ‘bad’ but how you choose to respond to those feelings can be harmful, even destructive. 

Instead of sweeping the papers off your desk onto the floor, or yelling, take a deep breath or go for a walk. Feeling triggered is often a result of low blood sugar, fatigue, or dehydration. Taking care of your physical needs can help you manage your emotional needs as well and make you more resilient to stresses and triggers.

3. Identify what triggered you

Once you can interrupt the trigger response, you can start to work out what it was that set it off in the first place. Did you feel disrespected? Unheard? Were you mistreated or misunderstood? If someone pushed in front of you in the coffee line, what did that signal to you? That your needs aren’t important? 

What about if someone talks over you or interrupts in a meeting? As well as being rude, you could feel sidelined, humiliated even. 

4. Choose your plan of action

Whatever your triggers might be, it’s totally up to you how you react. You can anticipate how you might feel and what you might do or say in response. Take a deep breath, detach from the situation, and focus on how you want to feel. You can choose to stay calm in triggering situations – it’s up to you. 

Today's guest is Raj Khedun from London, UK. He is an inspired manager at Keep Fit Kingdom, which has a mission to help a billion people reach 100 years happily and to realize the healthiest version of themselves!

He's an avid wellbeing and transformation coach having specialized in relationship coaching for 15 years.

He's also the inventor of the 3:3 Metaverse Breathing Method, part of the 7 Minutes 2 Bliss program, which dramatically reduces stress and anxiety within 1-3 minutes and is proving to be highly effective in healing insomnia.

His infectious energy uplifts everyone because he's excited to make a positive difference whilst helping people fulfill their potentials and make dreams happen!

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3 Irrational Reasons Why We Don’t Negotiate

Why is it so hard to ask for what we want?

We see other people do it all the time. Someone else gets a better deal on a car or really nails that raise. Life looks good for everyone else, while we’re the ones who seem to be going nowhere fast.

Why is this? Is everyone else just better at negotiating?

The reality is, if you’re not getting what you want, you’re probably not asking. In fact, about 2/3 of the population will not negotiate in a given situation, though it’s not for the reason you think. It isn’t opportunity holding you back, it’s fear. But can we truly be blamed? Fear can be a powerful motivator.

Let’s look at some of the irrational reasons why we don’t negotiate.

“I might be rejected.”

No one likes to hear “no.” In fact, it’s such a strong dislike, people will go way out of their way to avoid this kind of response. It’s why people break out in a cold sweat when they think about proposing to their special someone or would rather do just about anything to avoid asking for a favor. In the world of negotiation, this can be especially daunting because a ‘no’ here means you don’t get what you’re angling for. How do you get past this? Tell yourself it’s okay to hear ‘no.’ You won’t get what you want if you don’t ask, so you’ve got nothing to lose. 

“What will they think of me?”

Afraid you’re going to look bad if you ask? Our image is everything. Not wanting to look miserly or too much like you’re taking unfair advantage are reasonable worries. On the other hand, we tend to be our own harshest critics. Will the other person really look at you differently for asking? A salesman isn’t going to think twice about your asking, and your boss may respect you more for having the guts to ask. In the end, the more important question is, what will you think of you if you don’t ask?

“What if I screw this up?”

Nothing makes us kick ourselves more than the idea of losing an opportunity. On the other hand, if you don’t ask, you might be missing out on an even better opportunity. 

While these fears are irrational, there is some truth to the idea you need to think before you speak. Paying attention to who you’re dealing with should give you a feel for when to throw caution to the wind. In the end, even a missed opportunity isn’t the end of the world. There are always new things around the corner. Don’t let fear rule your life. You’re really braver than you think.

Today we feature a voice healing activation with our guest Dominique Oyston, of The Goddess Voice Academy. She is an International Opera Singer, Visionary Voice Coach, Divine Feminine Ambassador, and Best-Selling Author.

She has 25 years of experience on the international stage. Her coaching focus is authentic performance and speaking with power and presence for women.

Learn more at https://www.goddessvoiceacademy.com/

For the last couple of decades, there has been an increasing realization of the role your mental attitude can have in shaping your fortunes. If you believe that being wealthy or successful or even happy is only for the lucky few, you might just be sabotaging your own success.

If you really want to develop an abundant mindset and set a course for a happier life, here are four things you can do right now.

1.   Cultivate a mindful approach to life

The first thing you should do to reset your mindset from scarcity to abundance is to check your thought patterns. How does your inner monologue run? Is it dominated by doubt, fear, and fear of never having enough? Or are your thoughts, positively and hopefully, expecting everything to turn out well? Simply noticing your thoughts and switching them up will start to rewrite your own personal abundance narrative.

Keep a note of your thought patterns, and what triggers negative and positive reactions. Observe your body language and how those thoughts make you feel.

2.   Learn to Practice Gratitude

Switching from a grousing, victim-based mindset to one of gratitude is probably one of the most powerful things you can do to step into an abundant life. You can choose to see what you have in your life. Look for the bad things, and you’ll find them, no matter how rich you are. Look for the good things and you will always feel blessed.

Write down all the good things in your life right now. Everything from being able to put food on the table, to the unquestioning love of your pet. If you’re having trouble, start by being grateful for a new day and for your capacity to change.

3.   Be Open to Possibilities

An abundant mindset expects and is on the alert for opportunities. It’s easy to get focused on the here and now but make it part of your day to let your attention expand. Find a quiet spot and let your mind wander. You’ll be surprised at how many ideas and possibilities you’ll notice.

4.   Share Your Gifts

Living in an abundant mindset means that you feel safe in sharing your skills and passions. Scarcity tends to breed meanness, and the anxiety that there isn’t enough to go around.

Conversely, if you’re confident that the Universe will keep giving, you can be generous in sharing your skills, time, and attention.

Whether you’re growing a business or volunteering, sharing what you have generates a momentum of abundance.

On today’s episode, we have a special guest for you: Eliana Gilad.

Eliana is going to do a voice healing activation for you today. She is a NY Times Bestselling author and founder of Voice of Eden, and the Ancient Wisdom and Healing Music Institute.

A healing voice mentor and motivational speaker, Eliana has been a keynote speaker at two TEDx events.

To find out more about her sound healings, books, teachings, and more go to voicesofeden.com 

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Today we are going to do some wakeful affirmations focusing on Being in the Moment of Gratitude.

It is important to keep in mind that this is a wakeful meditation. You can practice these while driving or moving around during your daily activities, however, you can sit with your eyes closed if you wish

Repeat these affirmations in your head or aloud while taking the time in between to imagine what each affirmation feels like.

Before we begin lets’ start with a few centering breaths on your own.

Feel how wonderful it is to fill your lungs with fresh new air.

You can even say to yourself

“I am starting fresh.”

“I am feeling thankful for each breath in and each breath out”

I am thankful I made it to this moment right now

I feel grateful for this moment right now, exactly as it is

I am grateful for the breath that flows through my lungs

I feel the pleasure in this moment I am taking for myself.

I feel at ease with how I feel no matter what emotion I am feeling. I feel at ease as I breath in gratitude and breath out any and all thoughts that do not serve my highest good.

I exhale any worries I have and inhale gratitude

I take a deep breath in as I realign in gratitude.

My heart is strong. My mind is healthy. I am radiating a gratitude glow.

The universe is providing me with all that I need in this very moment and every moment.

Feel grateful in this moment I am centering and grounding myself.

I am grateful for all my many blessings. I see all the cells in my body align with gratitude.

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Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies

By Renee Linklater

Using positive affirmations every day is a powerful way of switching up your mindset and set you on the path to success. More and more people, from sports stars to entrepreneurs, are using affirmations to change their mindsets to concentrate on achieving their goals and creating the life they really want. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to create your own, powerful, positive affirmations focused on what you want.

1.   Take Control with “I Am” Statements

Affirmations are much more powerful if they start with the words “I am.” Those two little words immediately make whatever follows personalized and immediate. Straightaway, the affirmation is not generic but yours focused on what you want to be or have right now.

2.   Keep it in the Present

Notice the words “I am” are not “I want” or “I will.” A powerful affirmation puts you right in the middle of what you want to achieve right now. Not something to work towards or wish might happen but is happening now.

3.   Keep it Positive

Powerful affirmations make you feel good. They are positive. Keep the focus on want you want, not what you don’t want.

4.   Keep it Brief

You’re not writing an essay or even a wish list. Keep your affirmation short and focused, so it’s easy to remember.

5.   Keep it Specific

A powerful affirmation is focused on precisely what you want. If it’s a house in a particular street or a trip to a small Tuscan village, or a specific weight goal, put the detail in your affirmation. Make it as real as you can.

6.   Include an Action

Powerful affirmations have energy—they have an active, present tense verb in them. Think of what you’re doing in your desired life. Are you enjoying your new home? Relaxing on that Hawaiian beach? Driving your new car?

7.   Include a Positive Emotion

If your affirmation is going to make you feel good, you have to evoke the positive emotion you want to feel. How will you feel when you achieve your goal? Happy? Grateful? Proud of yourself?

8.   Stay Attentive to Yourself

The most potent affirmation are the ones you make for yourself. That’s why generic affirmations have a limited effect. They might feel good at the moment but won’t go to the heart of what you want for yourself.

9.   Create an Affirmation Habit

Like any new behavior, affirmations are most powerful when they are repeated regularly and consistently. Set up a positive habit by writing down your affirmations and committing to repeating them to yourself at least three times a day. Morning, midday, and bedtime might be convenient times for you.

Include positive affirmations are part of your regular routine and manifest the life of your dreams.

Wakeful Affirmations on Reiki Ideals

Welcome to Five Minutes of Peace, a time for you to reflect, recharge, and renew. Five minutes to awaken something within yourself. Created by the Peace room.love

Today's reading is from "The Power of Eight, Harnessing the miraculous energies of a small group to heal Others, Your Life and the World," by Lynn McTaggart.

Chapter 10, Hugging Strangers,

Sylvia Frasca, an Italian-born translator who lives in Rowan, France always had far too much on her plate, but her work schedule the week before the peace intention experiment started had been so demanding that she had been working all day and through the night.

On Monday, the second day of the Peace Experiment, still exhausted from her previous week's grueling schedule. She participated in the day's group intention and suddenly felt lighter and physically much better. This feeling increased dramatically as the week went on, and she felt a special bond growing between the other participants of the experiment and the Sri Lankans.

On Tuesday, her mood became buoyant and she felt her constant worry about work leave her.

By Wednesday, she realized her priorities had completely changed. That evening, she made a pact with herself. Never again would she allow herself to be working night and day as she had done the previous week, her relationship with her partner was changing too.

Although she practiced Reiki healing, her partner, an atheist who had always prided himself on his logical mind, refused to allow her to do reiki on him for more than a few minutes.

On Thursday. For the first time, he gave himself over to an entire hour-long session. They connected in a way they'd never had before. The following day, they had the deepest discussion they'd ever had about Reiki spirituality and Sylvie's father's spontaneous healing from Chronic Citis. For the first time, their discussion was enforced and he was sharing the conversation rather than trying to change the subject.

On the final day of the experiment, knowing that she would be traveling back to Italy from France during the time of the experiment, Sylvie planned to send her intention from the car, but asked her partner to light a candle for her and to join with the peace ceremony himself.

Shortly after the 10-minute intention, her partner called Sylvie to say that something really unusual had happened. As he was looking at the picture of the waterfall on the Peace Intention Experiment website, he felt pulled into it by a strong, warm, comfortable feeling, and he came away from it overwhelmed by positive feelings.

Ever since he badgered her for more information about the experiment, trying to figure out what exactly had happened to him. It was already clear to me that the group intention experience caused some sort of major change in individual consciousness, but an even more complex alchemical process appeared to be going on here.

Something about praying in a group caused deep, possibly permanent psychological transformation in many participants and improvements in their daily lives. The experience appeared to carry on for a majority of my participants, long after the experiment was over as though they had been touched by something immensely profound. In fact, many participants were shocked by this borrowed benefit, as one attendee put it.

I wasn't expecting anything personally from this and was blissfully surprised, said Joey from Y Kat's Organ, said Joey from Y Kat's organ about his improved relationships. This ecstatic state seemed to be so powerful that it opened the possibility of individual miracles, healed relationships, major life transformations, and healed lives. Sending intention for peace seemed to have instigated some rebound effect so that a greater sense of peacefulness infiltrated their lives.

Thank you for listening, and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace. We are all connected on a path of love, service, and...

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace with Laurinda Stanton, author of Rising, a New Era, registered nurse, and owner of Truth in Revelations Wellness.

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In today’s meditation, Laurinda shares a divine message of hope, love, and awakening—a reminder that we are all part of a greater creation, infinitely connected and filled with light. As the world evolves, we are called to release fear, embrace inner peace, and recognize the divine perfection within ourselves.

Listen as she guides us to let go of illusions, trust in the unfolding of life, and shine our unique light into the universe.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• The Earth is our cradle, preparing us for growth and transformation.
• Suffering is an illusion—peace and joy exist within.
• We are divine beings, one with creation, and filled with limitless light.
• Love is the essence of all things—choose to shine brightly.

Find more from Laurinda Stanton at: truthandrevelations.com

Laurinda Stanton is a Registered Nurse, an author, faith-centered counselor and wellness coach that uses many tools to facilitate self-healing and optimize quality of life. Laurinda loves to share knowledge and integrates a body, mind and spirit approach that includes hypnotherapy, reiki, sound healing techniques, and several other holistic and natural modalities to help others to heal themselves from within. After 16 years working in Critical Care, she now blends her knowledge of the medical sciences with the intuitive quantum energies of healing to guide others to a more healthful, happy and joyful existence.

Thank you for sharing these moments of peace with us today.

What are Positive Affirmations?

You’ve probably seen positive affirmations across social media, posters, and cards. They’re all over Facebook and Instagram, and they can seem a little cheesy sometimes. But did you know that positive affirmations can actually be powerful tools for change?

What are Affirmations? And How do They Work?

Simply put, affirmations are anything you say or think. They make up a large part of the mind-talk that everyone has running in their heads all the time. We all use affirmations, though we don’t do it consciously. This allows our default, negative thoughts to run our lives.

Think about the messages that are part of your regular self-talk. Do you have kind, positive, encouraging self-talk, or does your Inner Critic dominate with harsh words of criticism? Many of your messages will have been seeded during your childhood. Were you encouraged and supported to give it your best shot, or were you told you were lazy, or no good? Those messages are still affecting your current mindset.

Whether you have a positive or a negative script running through your mind, those thoughts and beliefs shape your reality. Negative thoughts feed self-doubt and discourage you from trying to reach your full potential. If you believe you’re no good at giving presentations, you’re not going to feel confident enough to give it your all.

Change up Your Self-Talk

The good news is that you can change your self-talk by choosing to use positive affirmations to rewire your brain to have a positive mindset.

The process is pretty straightforward if you stick to some basic rules:

Always use the present tense. Your brain reacts in the moment, so make that moment as positive as you can.

Keep it positive and simple. Saying short, positive phrases like ‘I am calm’ is much more effective than telling yourself, “I mustn’t get upset.’

Use repetition. If you repeat your affirmations regularly and consistently, you will strengthen those neural pathways in the brain. Your habitual patterns of thought and belief will become more positive. Try to repeat your chosen affirmations three times a day for at least five minutes.

Choose to Change your Life

You have the power to choose your life experience. Whatever you tell yourself affirms that you want to have more of it in your life. So if you’re angry or resentful, you’re setting yourself up for more of that in your life. If you’re confident and hopeful, if you expect things to go well, then that’s precisely what will happen.

You can choose to feel good and positive about your life. Using conscious affirmations is a great way to start making those positive changes today.

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Today’s book passage is from "Animal Reiki - How it Heals, Teaches, & Reconnects Us with Nature" by Angie Webster

Worry is a common part of many people’s lives. It consumes us when we are awake when we sleep and seeps into aspects of our lives that we didn’t know it could affect. However, there are ways to lessen the amount of worrying you do as well as the impact it has on your life.

1.   Reframe Your Worry

When worrying about something, think about what role your worry is playing. Will worrying make it go away, make it disappear, or make it better? Most likely, the answer is no in each case. Working through these steps will allow you to reframe your worrying so you can see it for what it is—unhelpful.

2.   Set a Time Limit

If something is bothering you, set yourself a timer for how long you will allow yourself to think about it. This will give you time to worry, but when your timer is done, you move on.

3.   Is It Yours to Worry About?

If you do not have control over the issue, then face that fact. You cannot control your supervisor’s mood when his favorite team loses, so worrying about dealing with him on Monday is of little use. However, you can control how you react to his mood. If you don’t have control over something, then it isn’t yours to worry about.

4.   Make a List

If you are worrying about something that is not necessarily out of your control, work through the following questions: 1) What is your worry? 2) Is your fear fact or fiction? Is there any evidence that what you are worried about will actually occur? 3) What is an alternative to your way of thinking? For example, how likely is it to happen? 4) Was your original thought helpful? Working through your worry in a list format will give you space to think about your worry in context and also allow you to get out of your own head.

5.   Is There a Solution

Worrying is a time and energy suck. That’s why you’re reading this article. Instead of worrying, ask yourself if there is something you can be doing. Working toward a solution to a problem or preparing for an impending situation is a much more productive use of your time.

6.   Embrace the Unknown

Many things in life are unknown. You can spend your days and nights worrying about those, or you can embrace the endless possibilities that lay ahead of you.

Next time you find yourself worrying, take a step back and work your way through these six options. You may find a solution to your worry.

Wakeful Affirmations on Alignment for Abundance

I joyfully and easily align with my heart's desires

I am aligning with easier ways to experience more abundance

Money flows to me easily and effortlessly

I welcome abundance in all forms

I am becoming aware of the abundance that's all around me

My joy is my guide

It fun to notice how my life is creating beautiful, abundant experiences for me to align with

I love feeling how life supports my heart's desires and I am well taken care of

It’s nice to know that abundance flows to me easily & steadily

It’s also exciting to know the joy is in the journey that continues to expand in front of me

I love watching my abundance consciousness flowering beautifully before me

I know that by feeling abundance I am setting my vibrational dial

I love to fantasize my desires for abundance

I love the feeling of freedom when I imagine how abundant my life is

I know that by just imagining and feeling abundance I am attracting more and more of that which I desire. 

5 Reasons Being Humble is Good for Your Mental Health

Why does humility get such a bad rap? Too often, we put down the idea of someone humble, simply because we think of them as weak. After all, if you had any real accomplishments, or were worth knowing, you’d tell us…right?

What’s so amazing about humble people is just how much more confident and even competent they are. It takes a strong person to back off and let their actions speak louder than their words. Only someone with a great deal of confidence can keep quiet about their achievements. It’s the weak who have to puff themselves up to appear strong.

With these thoughts in mind, being humble sounds pretty impressive. Now add this thought: it’s actually good for your mental health to be humble. Here’s how:

There’s Less Anxiety About the End

Not everyone likes to be aware of their own mortality. Humble people find death to be not quite so scary. Frequently they are quite good at keeping this in perspective, making them much calmer when the time comes to ‘shuffle off this mortal coil.’

They Have Better Willpower

Why is it when you’re obsessed with yourself you can’t quite get enough of anything? Somehow the ability to put others first also means you’re better able to put their needs first over yours. This has the odd effect of making humble people better at exercising self-control, a trait proven by multiple studies.

You Perform Better Cognitively

Here’s another area where various studies have proven a lot of benefits to being humble. Both in academic and work performance, humble people do better across the board than people who aren’t humble. While no one seems quite sure why this is, the data doesn’t lie. Humble people just think better.

Humble People are More Tolerant

When you’re not so concerned with yourself, you start to let go of the idea that anyone owes you anything. In fact, it becomes quite clear you’re not above anyone else. This means humble people tend to be more at peace in their own minds and experience less prejudice across the board.

They Experience More Love

Kind of going hand in hand with the last item, those who are tolerant and more at peace with others, display more love toward their partners, leading to better, more loving relationships. It might even be argued humble people are simply better at love as they seem to experience more solid relationships, which last longer.

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Write Your Affirmations to Manifest What You Want Faster

Affirmations are positive statements that help you meet your goals. They can be powerful motivators to change your mindset, build positive new habits, and get more of what you want in your life. But did you know that writing down your affirmations can turbocharge them, so you get faster results?

The act of writing your affirmations makes them more tangible and brings them out of your head and into the real world. It doesn’t matter if you type them on your computer, tablet, or phone, or use pen and paper. What counts is the act of writing them down. Pinning your written affirmations where you will see them often or having them pop up as a reminder on your phone gives them even greater authority and gives you a regular reminder of what you want more of in your life.

Here are the steps to best write transformative affirmations to get more of what you want faster.

Write your Goal as an Affirmation

Take some quiet time to really focus on getting your affirmation right for you. Make sure that it aligns with your values and your priorities. Make sure your affirmation is an “I statement” and includes a positive, active verb. If you like, you can include your name to make it a formal commitment to yourself.

For example, you might write “I [first name, second name] am easily

·     becoming fitter and healthier

·     enjoying going to the gym every day

·     stopping smoking

·     speaking confidently in public.”

Keep Writing it Down!

Experts say that repetition is key when practicing affirmations. You have to rinse and repeat multiple times a day regularly and consistently to help build new neural pathways in your brain and rewire your mindset. And writing your affirmations out numerous times a day is even more effective.

When you write, you have to focus on what you’re doing; your mind can’t drift as it can when you’re reciting out loud.

Commit to writing your affirmation at least ten times a day for it to be most effective. Many people like to start their day this way, or you may prefer to do it on your lunch break or before bed. You might want to use a special notebook as a physical reminder of what you want to achieve. Keep it on your night table or your desk, so it’s there waiting for you.

Note Down Successes

It can get a little tough to remember to write down your affirmations every day. As extra encouragement, it helps to write down the successes, big and small, that show that your affirmation practice is working. Before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to success!

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Feel More Confident by Changing Your Body Language

Not all of us feel confident in social situations. In fact, recent polls show 2 out of 3 people have experienced some kind of social anxiety. Unfortunately, the world is full of social situations, in every aspect of your work and personal life.

While you can’t always change your need to engage with the people around you, you can change how you feel about it. In fact, through some attention to your body language, you can feel more confident the next time you sit down with someone else. Here’s how:

Start at the Handshake

Not too hard, not too soft, but somewhere in the middle will serve you perfectly. Don’t be afraid to practice this beforehand with someone you trust to give you an honest opinion.

Put the Focus on Them

From the moment you shake hands, you should be practicing good eye contact. Meet their eyes at the handshake and keep them there, especially when you’re making a point or asking a question. The rule of thumb? Look them in the eye about 60% of the time. While it feels intimidating at first, you’ll be amazed at how your own confidence levels rise when you do.

Lean into the Conversation

By leaning toward someone when they talk, you convey interest. You’ll also find the added side benefit of hearing them better in crowded social situations, so it’s a win all around.

Are you slouching?

Different polls have shown that anywhere from 50 – 80% of people have bad posture. This is not only unhealthy for your back (and even your digestion!) but gives the impression you’re disinterested, bored, or disengaged. Draw yourself up and stand tall and proud. A confident posture will go a long way toward boosting your confidence and the confidence placed in you by those you converse with.

Keep Your Head Up

Keeping your head down, your face turned away, or hiding behind your hair are all traits of someone who’s trying to hide. It’s time to come out in the open by putting your chin up and being proud of who you are.

Don’t get Handsy

Fidgeting with things or burying your hands in your pockets are both signs of nervousness. Keep your hands in the open, palms up, making slow, natural movements as you speak. This will calm you down and leave you feeling more in control.

Walk Like You Mean It

Come into a room slowly, with big steps. Confidence blooms with a confident walk.

By paying attention to each of these seven things, you’ll find you feel more in control of the situation. You’ll be able to relax and focus on the enjoyment that comes of truly connecting with someone else. In the end, you’ll feel less anxious in social situations in general, leaving you one of the lucky few who never experiences social anxiety at all.

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Join Lisa Tener for this soothing five-minute meditation focused on The Water Breath—a simple yet powerful breathing practice inspired by the element of water.

Learn how this breath can enhance creativity, promote emotional flow, and bring deep relaxation to your body and mind. Through guided breathwork and visualization, Lisa invites you to imagine a cascading waterfall, cleansing and nourishing your entire being, while helping stuck energy begin to flow again.

Whether you seek inspiration for a creative project, a moment of calm, or a way to feel more connected to yourself and the world around you, this meditation offers a gentle reset for your energy and spirit.

✨ Breathe in clarity. Breathe out tension. Flow into peace. ✨

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Wakeful Affirmations on boundaries

​​I have the power to choose my own destiny. I know I deserve healthy relationships

My life has purpose

I accept myself exactly as I am because I have healthy boundaries

Self-care is important to me, and I prioritize my mental health

I live in perfect harmony with nature

I am creative

I am more than enough

I trust myself enough to tell when someone isn’t right for me

I recognize the truth in anything

I am an excellent communicator

I let go of resistance

I value friendships and cultivate healthy relationships

Only I control my actions

I am the creator of my reality

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You’ve probably heard about mindfulness. You may even have a regular mindfulness practice that you follow. But did you know you can use mindfulness to help manage your anger? Mindfulness experts have identified several key steps you can take to control and manage your negative emotions.

1.   Observe your body’s signals

When you're angry, your body sends out all sorts of messages from rapid heartbeat to clenched jaw, stomach, and hand muscles. Your breathing may become light and shallow. You’re ready to fight or fight.

2.   Use your breath

Breathe into your body’s anger reactions. Close your eyes, focus on the breath going right down into your belly and out again. Count as many breaths as you need to defuse your anger.

3.   Connect with your body

Stay aware of how your body is feeling. Scan your body to see how the anger reactions are manifesting and subsiding. What does your anger feel like? Don’t judge, just observe and be kind to yourself.

4.   Look at your mind monkeys

When you're angry dozens of little mad monkey thoughts are running around your brain like naughty kids yelling things like “It’s not fair,” “It’s not my fault,” even curse words. Notice your angry self-talk and how it runs in circles. Try to detach from the thoughts if you can.

5.   Step away

Separate yourself from the thoughts, feelings, and bodily reactions of anger. They are reactions, they are not you.

6.   Reach out

Once you have detached from your reactions, you can communicate with the person you’re angry with. Keep the focus on how you feel, make “I” statements, and avoid blaming.

Stay calm and keep your voice low-pitched. Keep your awareness on your reactions in case the anger rises up again.

7.   Mindful thinking

It’s easy for the negative mind monkeys to start chattering away again. Look out for some of the more common thought patterns that feed anger and victimhood. The words ‘never’ and ‘always’ are red flags for anger monkey activity as are blaming statements (it’s your fault, why don’t you listen) and gaslighting.

8.   Acknowledge the emotion

Don’t try to deny or squash down your anger. It’s a legitimate emotion and in some circumstances, can be a powerful tool against injustice and achieving change. But it is an emotion, it’s not you. Anger, like other feeling states, will come and go, and you can choose how you want to deal with it.

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Wakeful Affirmations on Confidence

I am worthy of having what I want.

Challenges are opportunities to grow and improve.

I am becoming a better version of myself one day at a time

I accept compliments easily.

 Everything is possible.

I am creative and open to new solutions.

I enjoy going with the flow.

I release anything that doesn’t serve me.

I live from a place of abundance.

I attract positive people into my life.

Worrying can sometimes seem like an overwhelming part of life. Humans are hardwired to worry; it’s how our ancestors survived. However, if worry is becoming a burden to you in the twenty-first century, then it’s time to explore strategies for removing some of it. Below are four strategies for coping with your worry that science supports.

1.   Meditate

Specifically, mindfulness meditation has been shown to help lessen worry and the effects of it. In mindfulness meditation, you acknowledge when the mind wanders, label and accept what your mind wanders to, and then move back to focusing on your breath. This will allow you to recognize your worry and acknowledge what is causing it, while not dwelling on it.

2.   Accept Uncertainty

Worrying about the unknown is something that can snowball. It is in your best interest to accept the fact that somethings in life will be up in the air. If you cannot accept the unknown, you can learn to reframe it. Instead of wondering if you will ever meet the love of your life, you can see being single as an opportunity to meet new people and have new experiences. The power of uncertainty resides in how you frame it.

3.   Leave Perfectionism

Perfectionism can be a major cause of worry for many individuals. The reverse is also true—worry can also feed perfectionism. Fear of making a mistake, for example, can easily lead to “awfulizing”—when one negative thought leads to another catastrophic one. For example, you may start out worrying that you might make a mistake at your new job because you’ve never completed some of the tasks you are required to do. That can quickly become worrying about how humiliating it would be to get fired for incompetence. By the time you are finished, you are stressing out about how you would pay your bills if you lost your job. In reality, you probably will make mistakes in a new job. But your employer anticipates that. Practice giving yourself a break and relaxing—no one is always perfect. Stressing about it will only make it more likely you will make mistakes.

4.   Give Worry a Name

Externalize your worry by giving it a name. If you identify your fear as “Claire,” you can then think of your worry as something outside of yourself. For example, Claire is worried about the snowstorm that is expected next week. You can tell Claire that you are prepared for the weather and have the situation under control. This will give you the power to tell Claire why you are done with her and then move away.

Finding ways to cope with your worry and lessen the burden it has on your life is a constant work in progress, one that will involve trying new strategies and learning more about yourself.

5 Dynamic Ways to Change Your Subconscious Money Mindset

Are you ready to step up and change your subconscious beliefs about money? So many people are held back by their subconscious beliefs about money, work, and deserving.

Do a quick check of your own money mindset. Do you think that it’s hard to get rich? Are wealthy people ‘just lucky’? Maybe you can’t see a way out of living from one paycheck to the next. Perhaps you dream of ‘one day’ clearing all the bills and being debt-free.

The good news is that your mindset can be changed. Here are five dynamic ways you can start switching up your subconscious to a wealthy mindset and removing those mental obstacles right now.

1.   Decide to Move Your Goal Posts

Most people tend to think that their finances are impacted by external factors that they have little or no control over. But the most important factor in whether you stay in Struggle Street or move into wealth is where you expect to be.

Somewhere deep in your subconscious, you have several money goals or set points. They set your expectations for how much money (and debt) you expect to have. You have control over these beliefs.

2.   Free Yourself from Your Programming

Most of your beliefs about money were set by your childhood experiences. How did your family experience money? What were the messages you received? Chances are your family’s money mindset was like many others – money is hard to get, doesn’t grow on trees, and only the lucky few are rich.

If there were hard times, was there an expectation that they were temporary and better times would come? Or was money seen as elusive or scarce?

Once you have identified where your money mindset came from, you can take back control and reset it for abundance.

3.   Root out past Financial Failures

Everyone goes through bad times, but it’s up to you how you deal with the legacy. Maybe past failure continues to haunt you as a reminder and reinforcer of your childhood negative money messages.

Feeling guilty or sad about past failures is not an excellent way to build a positive future. Acknowledge your past mistakes and move on to focus on better things.

4.   Use Mind-Body techniques to shift Old Beliefs

There are some very effective ways you can use physical methods to shift old belief patterns that are no longer serving you. Techniques like Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) use gentle tapping on acupressure points to help focus your mind on unblocking negative emotions.

5.   Rest Your Money Goals

Once you have cleared away old beliefs, you can set new, positive money goals. You will have the freedom to make positive choices. Instead of focusing on the difficulties of paying bills, you can change your expectations and focus on the wealth you want.

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The card we pulled today is

Awakening Ancient Wisdom, a “Deep inner knowing is emerging within me”

6 Harmful Effects of Excessive Worrying 

Worrying to some can seem like an uncomfortable routine. Worrying carries you through your days, whether they are tough, or everything is going smoothly. However, that discomfort is most likely affecting you in ways you haven’t realized. Because with the painful routine of worry comes the parallel routines of dealing with it. Which of these harmful effects is excessive worrying causing you?

1. Time Suck

Have you ever been roused out of a daze of worry? Maybe you were staring out a window thinking about a bill that is due or a dreaded impending trip. How long were you in that daze? Minutes or hours? You lose valuable time worrying when you could be actively working on something important.

2. Lack of Enjoyment

Worry can also suck the enjoyment out of life. You should be enjoying an ice cream date with your new boyfriend, but instead, you are worriedabout calories. Maybe you could be enjoying a sunny day, but instead,you are concerned about all the emails you must answer at work tomorrow.

3. Insomnia

Staying up all night in an aggravated and tired heap is a waste of time and not in the least bit enjoyable. Insomnia is a major effect of excessive worry, and it affects the rest of your life and health as well.

4. Physical Debilitation

Stomach aches, acid reflux, migraines, and other debilitating illnesses are often caused or made worse by worry. Our bodies are tough, but they are a canvas for what goes on in our minds. What might your chronic symptoms be telling you about your level of worry?

5. Relationship Strain

Your relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or familial, can all be affected by your own worry because it impacts how you behave. Those that love and care for you will feel the weight of your burdens, or they may feel that you cannot focus on them due to the overwhelming stress you are trying to deal with. No matter how much you are loved, the relationship will eventually become strained under the weight of it all.

6. Vices

Turning to a vice for relief from worry is more common than you think. Smoking, drinking, binge eating, or other forms of eating disorders can all be vices or illnesses that develop in response to excessive worry. While these “vices” can vary in their extremes, they all are harmful.

While the bolded words of this article may seem like the start of a stand-up comedy act at first, the harmful effects of excessive worry are no laughing matter. Be it insomnia or a resulting mental illness such as depression, this list should serve as both a warning as to why you should take care of yourself and reach out to others that are dealing with excessive worry. 

Wakeful Affirmations on Alignment

Today, I feel the synchronicity and grace flowing through me with ease and good fortune.

My life feels in tune with my higher self and with the world around me.

I AM tuned in, tapped in, and turned on with my desires, now & always, eternally, with increasing ease and gratitude!!!

With each breath I can feel more beauty in my life being revealed to me.

It’s fun receiving the answers to my questions with clarity during my sleep embedded in beautifully vivid color dreams.

I can feel this sense of ease and flow in my life that fills my heart with joy.

I feel my day moves with flexibility and ease

As I open my heart and mind to all that is good I attract great and wonderful experiences to me.

I am grateful for creating vibrational alignment throughout my day

In this episode, we explore a powerful passage from Inner Medicine by Kerri Hummingbird.

She challenges the external-driven mindset that has shaped society for centuries—the belief that fulfillment comes from acquisition, control, and predictability. Instead, she invites us to question, to dismantle the ladders of success, and to strip away the masks we wear to conform.

Kerri reminds us that true transformation begins within. When we reconnect with our inner power, we move beyond the illusion of scarcity and separation, choosing authenticity over societal expectation. The call is clear: It’s time to wake up, take responsibility, and heal—ourselves, our communities, and our planet.

Learn more about Kerri and Inner Medicine at KerriHummingbird.com

7 Ways to Ensure Your Body Language is Congruent with Your Message

Not sure your message is getting across? It might be because you’re sending mixed signals. By paying attention to your body language, you can be sure you’re always saying exactly what you intend, both verbally or non-verbally.

Follow these quick tips to make sure your body language is congruent with your message:

Know What You’re Talking About

It’s impossible to convey to the world anything very clearly if you’re not sure what you’re saying in the first place. Your body language will give away your own confusion, and more often than not leave your audience confused as to what you’re trying to convey. This is why it’s so important to settle in your own mind what your goals are before you even begin.

Believe What You Say

If you’re not buying what you’re selling, then how in the world do you expect others to believe in you? This means you need to know what you’re talking about, and you need to believe in the words you say. Unsure of the veracity of your message? You’ll need to convince yourself if you expect your body language to sync up.

Take a Minute

Body language will look forced if you’re nervous, regardless of what you say. Take a deep breath. Shake out your hands or go into a restroom to regroup if you’re getting overwhelmed. Once calm, continue, knowing your body language will convey this, which will be taken as confidence in your message.

Don’t Oversell the Part

Using large, exuberant gestures only makes your body language look insincere and like something out of a melodrama. Keep your movements natural, your gestures slow and easy.

Be Honest

How can you expect your body language to say you’re sincere when you’re not? Be authentic in what you’re talking about, and your body will reflect this.

Read the Crowd

Learning some of the basics of body language will help you to adjust your own. Pay attention to the signals that someone is losing interest (crossed arms, looking away). These are examples of closed body language, and it shows that something about your message is throwing them off or making them feel anxious. It might be time to adjust what you’re doing to create the incongruency.

Create Rapport

Lean in while talking, keep eye contact at a comfortable level, and encourage your listener to relax into the conversation with you. Once you have rapport between you, you know your message is being listened to in the way you want it to be.

In short, if you want your message to be heard and accepted, pay attention to your body language – and theirs. A little effort will go a long way toward creating the situation you desire.

Today's Oracle Card is from "The Power of Love - Activation Cards"

A 44-card deck and guidebook by James Van Praagh

The card we pulled today is "Release"

Meditation: A Wakeful Affirmation

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