3 Steps to Authentic Living

In the past year I have completely changed how I live. I stopped being caught up in what other people think of how I live my life, and when I do get caught up, I am able to recognize that, and release it. As I’ve grown into living my spirituality so that it isn’t something I just “do”, I have taken some very specific steps on my path. They’ve allowed me to recognize my energy, honor it, and show up exactly how I want to.

Here are three things I’ve changed in my life to live more authentically.

I changed how I treat my body

Our bodies are so much more than just the skin suits that house our energy- they are energy themselves. They are the conduits that Spirit expresses itself through. And we need to take care of them. I noticed that when I wasn’t feeling well, I couldn’t do my work as effectively. So I started paying attention and being mindful of when I wasn’t at my best. First, I re-evaluated my relationship with alcohol. Part of this was mandated, since drinking can be a contributor to depression and anxiety, something i do battle with. And part of it was the result of me noticing that drinking was a go-to when I was stressed out or sad, and it was also the thing I used when I wanted to have fun. I realized all my emotional situations were being dulled by alcohol. I had other tools to deal with stress and sadness, and of course I could have fun without drinking. So I decided to see what life was like without it. Not surprisingly, it’s not all that different- except I’m a cheaper date, and my migraines aren’t aggravated.
I also started recognizing when my body needs rest. I sleep when I need to sleep and I do not feel guilty at all. I take my supplements and try to drink lots of water, and eat healthier (to be totally honest the eating is a challenge for me, but I’m working on it. One step at a time, right?
We’ve gone mostly chemical free at home, choosing to use more natural alternatives for grooming, cleaning and first aid. I also have regular massages and Reiki treatments, to align my energy and reduce the effects of stress.

I changed how I treat my mind and my thoughts.

When I was new to the spiritual life, I thought I had to keep bad thoughts at bay, or that the work I was doing would stop bad things from happening to me. You guys…. this is so not how it works. This human experience is set up in a way that allows it to be an EXPERIENCE. That means we’re here for all of it- the “good”, the “bad”, the in-between. I decided to start acknowledging my fear, recognizing my sadness and working to actually change patterns and cycles - that’s where the magick happened.
I let myself be sad-feel the feelings and release them, instead of avoiding, dwelling, or over analyzing. I recognized patterns and when I recognized them said “Uh yeah… NO!” and changed the game.

I changed how I show up in the world.

As I worked through connecting with my body and mind, I realized that I had the opportunity to show up differently in the world. I had to start showing deeper commitment to my craft - by doing my weekly readings, by meditating when I can, remembering to be IN my power. By performing my magick, and DOING things instead of hiding.
My default setting cycle was “get out there, do stuff, say stuff…. get attention/make a little money…. get freaked out by the ‘pressure’, get ‘sick’ and then hide.” This used to happen to me like clockwork. And as a result, I didn’t move forward on many of the things I wanted in life. Now I have shifted my energy so that I wear and use my crystals in public. I am always shielded. I remember to ground. I remember to breathe. I remember to recognize my triggers, acknowledge them and move anyway.

My life has been radically different since doing this work and making these changes.

I am not going to pretend that shifting my life in this way has made things perfect, or that I’ve done this all by myself. To make these kinds of shifts, you need support. And that is where my newest program and offering comes in. The Azure Lotus Seekers Circle is a membership program launching on November 15th. In this program, I will teach you the steps I use to consistently co-create my best life. I believe every day is a chance to get more real with yourself, to LIVE the way you’ve always wanted to.

In this program we will:

• Learn how to set powerful intentions and align them with the cycles of nature and ourselves.

• Discover how to use Tarot and Oracle cards to uncover your energy patterns and blocks.

• Learn how to create a spirit-led lifestyle that connects you to Spirit through your highest self so that you can have the life you’ve always wanted.

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