Finding Stillness in the Storm

The Vernal Equinox finally arrived on the 19th—earlier than it’s

been in over a century ! I love this time of year, when light and

darkness are in balance before the light grows stronger. This is

the time to celebrate new opportunities, a time when all inner

and outer resources are brought into harmony; a time of new life

and rebirth, as well as the end of winter. Can you feel the

energy shifting? Can you feel the fresh, invigorating, inspiring

energy of Spring blowing into your life? This season represents

a time of powerful cleansing and transformation.


Maybe you don't feel it YET...but you will. That's the promise of

Spring!


In typical fashion, a day after it was hot enough to wear shorts,

the first day of Spring where I am in Colorado brought a blizzard

with wet, heavy snow, weighing down tree branches and

covering the landscape.  This unpredictable season can be

challenging.  The winds of inner and outer change are blowing,

(I've noticed lots of blustery days recently) and that can make

things feel a bit topsy-turvy.   You may even feel a little

restlessness with all of this new energy.  Don't be surprised if

this is a bit of a wild ride.   “All great change is preceded by

chaos”   Deepak Chopra As the earth turns away from

darkness, the shift from Winter to Spring is preparing us to

radiate more light.


Even if you’ve been feeling SO READY to leave Winter behind

and for Spring to arrive (I know that's how I’ve been feeling), it’s

important to remember that we’re letting go of the past and

opening to new life. The Vernal Equinox is a time of balance

between Yin energy--Winter's inward-focused darkness &

incubation – and Yang energy--Spring's external, outward-

focused world of light, activity, and rebirth. As the daylight hours

lengthen, we still need restful, nurturing energy. There is huge

growth & transformation coming in the days, weeks, and months

ahead. In order to embrace the changes, you need more rest!

There may be a silver lining to this period of physical distancing

and "cacooning" (reframing "isolating"): It gives us the gift of

time. So ... consider this your permission slip for giving yourself

time to rest, even when you're pulled toward activity. Give space

to the quiet voice asking for gentleness, for radical self-care, an

act of loving yourself that contributes to manifesting your

preferred future.

In my back yard, the Tete’ a

Tete’ daffodils are showing off

their bright, yellow blossoms. 

Just like the new growth we

see around us, the dreams

we envisioned earlier this

year are emerging.  It's a very

intense time of transition, not

unlike giving birth.  There is

powerful seasonal energy in

the air that brings all your Winter dreams to life. This is the time

for aligning yourself with the changes that are coming, for

revisiting your Vision 2020, and for committing to bringing

yourself into deeper contact with your own magic. What you

envisioned for yourself a couple of months ago may not be your

vision now. Has your Vision changed since January? What do

you want to be born into your life this Spring? This year? How

do you want to feel today? This month? This year?


This is a powerful time for co-creating our individual and

collective future. How we align our energy right now, especially

as conscious, aware, intentional people, really matters. Where

we focus our attention and intention will impact the whole, and

add to the collective love, hope, kindness, and compassion. It

takes an immense amount of courage to let go of the past we’ve

cherished and open to an uncertain, new future. I believe there

is something new arising from this time of unpredictability and

uncertainty. I see a willingness to move together and be

available to what is needed. I have great hope for what will

evolve out of this global situation, out of this season of change,

tumult, and rebirth.  You are called to trust that life is working for

you, for all Beings. When you feel overwhelmed or pressured,

remember that going inward is a wonderful way to regenerate

yourself. Connect to your authentic self and ask yourself what

you need to let go of in order to become more calm and

balanced so that you grace-fully weather the changes.



How do we find stillness and peace when "life happens", when

people and events pull us out of our center?  Rebecca Abraxas

offers three easy, powerful ways keep peace alive.


This Co-Creative Mandala—“Anticipation” reminds us that we

are preparing to radiate more light and we have the power to

make a difference.  I like the energy of “Anticipation” because it

encompasses both our imagination and action.

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Like the transition from winter to spring

Let go and embrace new beginnings.

Allow the transformation that

Harmonizes mind, body, and spirit.

Align your intentions with the

Expanding energy

That brings your Vision to life.

Anticipation Exercise:

In this simple, yet powerful exercise, I invite you to celebrate

harmonizing mind, body, spirit in anticipation of shifting from

constriction to expansion. Our thoughts, words, and actions

change the world. When we embrace the unfolding and trust the

process, we remember that we are being supported.  Life is

always moving toward expansion.


Give yourself plenty of time without interruptions to dive deeply

into this exercise. Meditate, journal, create and bless your

sacred space.


Make this exercise your own. Invest your time and attention.


Don’t rush.


As you sit quietly in your space, light a candle that welcomes

“Anticipation”.


Close your eyes. Bring your awareness to your breath; just be

with your breath. Take a deep breath in. Breathe out. Take

another deep breath in. Breathe out. Notice the sensations as

you exhale—without judgement.  Feel the body breathing. Bring

your body into stillness.


Open your eyes and bring your attention to the mandala; allow

the mandala energy to fill your heart; be with whatever is there.

Invest a few minutes toward allowing the “Anticipation”  energy

to flow to and through your body.  Imagine that energy bursting

through your crown chakra & extending far into the heavens.

Imagine the “Anticipation”  energy flowing through you and

down deep into the earth. Imagine it radiating from your heart

and extending out in front of you and behind you. Imagine the

“Anticipation” energy is a radiant ball that encircles you. Now, sit

with this energy for a few minutes.


What about the mandala captures your attention?


Notice and Wonder--Something in me is feeling...


I wonder what it wants me to know?


Relax into your body and its quietness. Be with the energy, be

present, listen.


Scan your life, think about a situation that you're feeling

constricted (rather than expansive) about.


Now, ask yourself:

1. "What do I need right now?"
2. "Who do I want to be, my best version of myself, in this situation?"
3. "How do I demonstrate that?"
4. "What if everything is already okay?"
   

Allow yourself to hang out in this powerful inquiry and see what

shows up.  No need to rush. 


After you've reminded yourself that life is moving toward

expansion,


Ask yourself

1. "How can I serve?"

Listen to the answers you receive and act on them from a place

of love and compassion. 


Repeat this exercise as often as you like.


Is it difficult to find your Wholeness—the Stillness in the

Storm, in the midst of all the uncertainty  that comes with the

current global crisis?  One energy modality that I've found to be

gentle and effective for when I’m triggered or stressed is

EFT/Tapping. By tapping on meridian acupoints, EFT/Tapping

sends a signal to your energy system to let it know you're safe.

It's a very effective technique for clearing the energy system of

of the disruptions that happened from past experiences or

from worry about the future. When we feel safe, we can see our

our human experience through a compassionate and optimistic

lens.


I offer 30-minute complimentary EFT/Tapping Sessions by

phone. I'm here to support you on your journey.


I hope you enjoy all the new beginnings as the Great Mandala

turns toward Spring!!


Sending you the blessings of love, light, and stillness,