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Light Your Inner Fire

6/21/2019

 
Well, I'm not sure what the weather is doing where you are. In

Colorado, we're definitely showing signs of the changing

climate. This week I've worn shorts AND fleece! We've had

pouring rain, temps in the 80s, snow in the mountains, hail,

fierce winds and flood alerts! It seems like a perfect time to write

a blog post!


And, to wish you Happy Summer Solstice! For those enjoying

the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, this day is

the beginning of lots of sun, fun, and play (hopefully). I know I'm

ready for all that summer brings--sunshine, abundance,

adventures, a beautiful and bountiful garden.  I invite you to join

the long history of cultural celebrations from Central America

(Mayan and Aztec) to England (Stonehenge) by honoring the

gifts of the sun.


It's also the time to celebrate that you've made it to the

midpoint of the Great Round! Take a moment (or two or three)

and pause, notice that you have come halfway around the cycle

of nature, and acknowledge where you've been and where

you're headed. Where were you at the Winter Solstice? What

intentions did you set at the New Year? What seeds did you

plant at the Spring Equinox—the season of rebirth, new

beginnings and a time of hope?


Today,  the sun is at its PEAK (even if it's cloudy). Its fire is

flooding you with extra energy & power. And, you can use that

energy to invigorate & inspire your spirit. This time of year you

can more easily access all this fiery energy & use it to make

meaningful progress on the intentions you planted at the Spring

Equinox.  Just like all those seeds I planted in our garden in

April that have taken a while to germinate, I'm beginning to see

the potential become reality.


The Summer Solstice is a time to celebrate the light of

consciousness within ourselves, each other, and the Source -

where we are united as one. As the astronomy experts for the

Farmer’s Almanac say, “The solstice happens at the same

moment for everyone, everywhere on Earth.” I love this. It

reminds me that I’m part of a global community. It makes me

feel connected, for a moment, to everyone and everything on

Earth.


I particularly love this photo of a zinnia--one of the first flowers

blooming in our garden is so vibrant and fun. Look closely and

you'll see a honey bee is gathering nectar and pollen, all in

anticipation of co-creating something new. Bees and flowers

benefit one another. Flowers provide bees with nectar and

pollen, for feeding their entire colonies. Bees provide flowers

with the means to reproduce. Without pollination, plants can't

create seeds, there won't be a bountiful harvest.


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Despite being about 10 days

behind with planting our

garden, I've noticed

everything is growing really

rapidly right now. All of nature

is experiencing an inner drive

to develop & mature–to

fulfill its purpose on Earth.


And the Summer Solstice energy is pushing you in the same

way. This is a time of coming into maturity and abundance.



You can use all this powerful seasonal energy to gain a clearer

understanding of your own life’s purpose. You can use the sun’s

fiery energy to uplift you, and energize you; and fuel your

growth–in all areas of your life.




With all the excitement for possibilities, we may forget that

giving birth & bringing new things to life can be super frickin'

hard, really messy, work. It's exciting; yes. It's positive; yes. It's

inspiring; of course. AND … it's really, really HARD.


One of the hardest parts is all the self-doubt & uncertainty that

can creep in when you're setting intentions for  changes in

your life. And, fear.  Fear of change. Fear of the unknown.



Recently I've been facing some changes and challenges that

are shaping my current reality (and the future) in unexpected

and unwelcome ways. As I've been moving through this time

I've had moments of being absolutely paralyzed by fear, grief &

self-doubt as I move into the unknown.  The wisest part of me

knows this is the time to notice those feelings and honor their

presence.


It took a while, but fortunately, I had the presence of mind to ask

my Co-Creative Mandala Oracle cards:


What do I need right now? And, how can I move forward?


The two cards I pulled were both surprising and comforting.


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The cards answered:


What I need right now is

the balanced flow and

energy of the Sacral

Chakra--passion, self-

care, and creativity.

Going with the flow with

confidence and patience.

Embrace it all. I need to

nurture myself and allow

creativity to flow. And to

love my body, my life,

and all my experiences.


OMG! How many times have I said those exact words to my

clients?


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And, the other card--

Wholeness--was

reversed. It reminds

me that I'm not seeing

the truth of my power

and presence and

believe that someone or

something else is in

control of my well-being.

I'm afraid to trust myself

and the Universe. This

card invites me to

remember that I am

whole and complete,

that I have the inner

resources and support from the Universe to co-create the life of

my dreams.


WOW! What a breath of frickin' fresh air! What a huge weight off

my shoulders. What a beautiful way to reframe the start of a

new season--in my life and in Nature; what a powerful message

that reminds me to that I have the personal power and inner

strength necessary for moving toward  living the life I want to

live.



We’re the closest to the sun that we’ll be all year. That means

we are being bathed in the energy of the sun.


That means there is an absolute abundance of that rich fire

energy available for you & me to soak up, too. 



This Co-Creative Mandala, "Abundance" invites you to embrace

Summer's Fiery Energy and Light Your Inner Fire.  The spiritual

journey of the Summer Solstice  is one of feeling fully awake,

energized, and open to the light.
Now is the time to embrace

your fiery badass self. To soak up that energy and let it fuel you.


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This is the time for celebrating your own Inner Fire--

That badass part of yourself that is super fierce.

Use your Inner Fire to burn away anything that

no longer serves you.

Abundance Exercise:

After the sun completes its cycle and reaches its peak, we begin

letting go as the days start getting shorter again. It’s life’s

beautiful cycle of growing, reaching the peak, and then letting

go in order to change and grow. Sometimes we are excited and

so ready to let something go. Other times, its sad. And

uncomfortable. And we feel resistant. But, when something has

completed its purpose in your life, you need to let it go so you

can change and grow.



Give yourself plenty of time to dive deeply into this exercise.

Meditate, journal, create your sacred space for doing this

exercise throughout the spring season. Come back to this

exercise as often as you like. Make it your own.



Find a quiet place, without interruptions. Light two candles, one

for that part of you that is holding on and one for that part of you

that is letting go.

 

Invest your time and attention. Don’t rush. Close your eyes.

Take several deep breaths. 

 

Open your eyes and focus on the mandala. Invest a

few minutes toward feeling the “Abundance” energy traveling

through your body & all your chakras. Imagine that energy

bursting through your crown chakra & extending far into the

heavens. Now, feel the “Abundance” energy entering your

body through your crown chakra. Sit with this energy for a few

minutes, feel yourself connected to the mandala energy.



What about the mandala captures your attention? Notice and

Wonder--Something in me is feeling...

 
I wonder what it wants me to know?




Begin asking yourself the following questions; acknowledge

whatever is holding you and holding you back. This helps train

your brain to cultivate abundance...

 


1.
What has my Inner Fire helped me accomplish so far this

year?



2. Recall moments when I felt really connected to that

part of myself.



3.
What do you love about her? Acknowledge the ways she

has given me energy to co-create abundance in my life.



4. Take a moment to acknowledge the abundance in your

life. What are you grateful for?





The cycle of life is once again turning toward new growth and

change. This is the season of fiery hope. Right now, these

energies are combining to make this a time of growth &

evolution. Cultivate your Inner Fire--your gift to the world!



Peace and Joy to your seeking heart,

Sheryl

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    of the Soil and of the
    Soul & Co-Creator of
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