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 I hope you've been hanging in there.
I've had some clients bringing up the Epstein Files during their sessions in the last couple weeks, and given the nature of what is coming to light I wanted to offer some perspective from an energetic lens. I have not been diving deeply into the contents of the files, but I am aware of the broad strokes, and a few instances from them. As someone who finds SA triggering I told myself a long time ago, that I didn't need to know the details of what is in the files to know they are probably terrible, and people should be held accountable. From the bits I have heard, this is dark, insidious energy. It is big. It is not something to play with. Take seriously how or if you learn about it. Think of it perhaps along the lines of Chernobyl in terms of toxicity. (In some ways, that doesn't feel like nearly enough in comparison.) It is not safe for people to be around it energetically without very thorough, and specific Personal Protective Equipment. People don't just nonchalantly walk in and out of there. If you are going to read or listen to information about the files, I want you make sure you are grounded, supported, and protected BEFORE you approach the information.
When you are informing yourself, make sure you are staying grounded. Do your best to keep your personal energy in your energy field, within the PPE. Any compassion or light you want to send to the victims comes from the divine energy, not from you personally. This is really important. Do not give any of your energy away. Also, be mindful of the negative emotions you may feel, or if you start to become fixated on the files. Those emotions may potentially feed the insidious energy that is underneath what is going on there. Some energies feed off of your negative emotions. We do not want to contribute to that, nor get hooked. It is understandable if you have an emotional response to what you've learned, but be sure you plan to take responsibility for that feeling. (I.e. feel your feelings of grief, anger, etc.) Also, double check if the energy is yours. Ask your inner wisdom, "Is this mine?" If you don't get a resounding, "Yes!" say, "I am not in agreement with this energy being in my field, it needs to leave now." Feel yourself in your power, and sending that energy out. If needed, ask for help from the divine beings with you to set the boundary. Bringing healing to this scenario energetically is going to come from those Divine Compassionate Beings. It will take the skills of many coordinated, highly-trained, and experienced practitioners who feel called to do it with their team of specialized guides. Assume that this is energetically above your pay grade. What can you do?
After you have observed:
Also, if this is bringing up any of your own trauma history, please reach out for support. Whatever help you might be needing in this process, I'm here for you. May you be safe, healthy, happy, at peace. May all beings be safe, healthy, happy, at peace. Sarah
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It's a core workout!  Over the height of the pandemic, there were a lot of things in flux in my personal life. I was on a phone call with one of my wise elder friends, and I made a comment about hoping I would find more balance again soon. He said something that totally reframed how I thought about it. To him, balance wasn't about being in a place of calm and stillness all the time. Balance was the process of finding your way back to center when you lean one way or another. Given the nature of things, we are always recalibrating back to center, because life pulls us in one direction or another.
I've been thinking about this a lot lately, as I'm trying to stay engaged and sustain for the long game. There have been times in the past where practicing balance feels like standing on a paddleboard in calm, smooth waters. We can take in the serenity, and there's little stimulus from the outside. Now, it feels as though we are deep at sea, the waves and winds whipping and making the paddleboard rock unpredictably. Are those pirates in the distance? Oy vey! It's like living in a Hollywood movie that I wish was still fiction. In rocky waters, practicing balance means staying afloat (or getting back on after getting knocked off), and maintaining a pace to get where we want to go. We can't change the conditions around us, but we can choose how we respond. Let's keep our eyes on the horizon, catch our breath when we need to, and keep paddling. We might also realize we aren't paddling in that direction alone. Perhaps, we even spy some gentle giants swimming beneath us and guiding the way. When those moments of waters smooth as glass revisit us, and the wind is at our back, we will soak it in. What are some ways you can practice balance, and keep your eyes on the horizon? Here are some ideas:
What speaks to you to help you come to center? Share in the comments. I will end with a few words that I heard recently when I tuned into my ancestors and leaders for social justice past: "Don't stop. Keep going." Paddling with you, Sarah Soothe that nervous system  If you have spent any time learning about healing in the last few years, you've likely heard about dysregulation. This is the state we find our nervous system in when we get caught up in survival mode. It might be because of a trigger that actives old wounds, or maybe it is a current stressor that has us anxious, overwhelmed, and feeling like there is an imminent threat.
When we find ourselves dysregulated, it is naturally helpful to focus on regulating ourselves. There are many ways to soothe our nervous system, and get us into a more calm state that allows us to access our problem solving mind, and heal our body. You might not be surprised to hear that my favorite way to get into this settled state is Reiki. One of the most common experiences people have when receiving Reiki is feeling deeply relaxed, and many fall asleep. Getting into this rest and digest mode allows our body to repair and heal itself, then we are able to face our challenges from a more centered place. Sometimes we even receive insights that provide useful information for moving forward, or seeing our situation differently. Could you use a little support getting regulated? Reach out and we'll get you some Reiki soon. Warmly, Sarah Lighten your load.  Hi There,
So much is going on in the world right now, between navigating the pandemic, facing ingrained racial injustice, and all the other happenings. It's easy to get swept up in the fear, anger, grief, uncertainty, dissonance, and as well as the hope, desires, and outpourings of love that are present right now. Mix it all together and it can feel quite jumbled. Between what is unfolding in the collective, and our own personal world there is so much for each of us to process. This moment is demanding a lot of us. As such, it is natural to not feel like you are at your "peak performance." If you find yourself being hard on yourself for this, please, friend, be kind, gentle, and patient with yourself. We are each doing the best we can, and that is enough. If you aren't already, try to set aside a little time each day to turn off distractions, be with yourself, and breathe. Practice gratitude for your life. Surrender your burdens to the Earth. Allow her to support you. Invite yourself to see that beauty and love are here with you always, even when it is painful, even when it is hard. It might not look like fairy tales and roses, but that benevolent presence is here with you all the same, even when we forget or can't perceive it. If you are an empath, feeler, or Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), this time can be particularly overwhelming, exhausting, and confusing. Not only are you having your own response to these events, but you are also picking up on those from the people around you, in your home, neighborhood, and the whole world. Because the entire planet is facing this pandemic, and much of the world is also grappling with racial disparities, the collective energies are particularly heightened right now, in a way that has been unrivaled (at least in my lifetime). It's like we are swimming through a thick soup of energies. If we are not mindful, we can easily drown in this collective cocktail, and lose clarity about what we are responsible for, and can control: ourselves. To support us in this endeavor, I will be offering one of my cornerstone classes online: The Empowered Empath. This class is designed for people who pick up on the energy of others, by feeling it emotionally or physically in their own bodies. It will help you liberate yourself from carrying the burdens of others, get clarity on where your energy and that of others begins and ends, practice energetic boundaries, nourish yourself, reconnect with your power, and support others with an open compassionate heart without taking on their "stuff." As the tools that are presented are put into consistent practice overtime, they have the potential to dramatically change how we feel as we relate with the world. We can feel empowered, and solid while still engaging with our gift of sensitivity. Even though this class is tailored towards empaths, if you are struggling with some of the themes I mentioned above and you don't identify as an empath, you may still benefit from the skills in this course. This five week series will be offered online via Zoom starting Tues July 21st. Even online, this course will remain interactive with teachings, meditations, exercises, reflection, and sharing. No matter where you are in the globe, you are welcome to join us live, or catch the recordings later (they will be available for a month). Due to this platform, I am also able to accommodate a larger group. Feel free to invite your loved ones to join you. Finally, due to these trying times, I will be offering this course on a sliding scale. See the details below. The Empowered Empath Virtual Series Essential wisdom and practices to move freely, and compassionately with your gifts What is an Empath? Tues July 21st 5:00–7:00pm
Know & Love Thyself Tues July 28th 5:00–7:00pm
Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries Tues Aug 4th 5:00–7:00pm
Immune to Energy Vampires Tues Aug 11st 5:00–7:00pm
Being an Empowered Empath Tues Aug 18th 5:00–7:00pm
You will receive handouts that you can download/print before each class. Each class will include time to reflect on how you operate as a unique empath, and live guided meditations and exercises. Held online via Zoom on Tuesdays, July 21st–August 18, 2020 from 5:00–7:00pm CST (6–8pm EST, 3–5PST) Can't make a class? They will be recorded. You will have access to the recording for one month after the class. Cost for Entire Series: Sliding scale of $75 — $100 — $125 — $150 — $175 Generally, I offer this course for $125 total when it is in person. Though this is the baseline price, I am offering this series on a sliding scale given current challenges. I trust you to look into your heart and pay what feels like a fair exchange for you, given your situation, and what is being offered. If money's a little tight, pay $75 or $100. If you have more cushion, and want to pay it forward, you can give $150, or $175. Last day to register is Friday July 17th. Series must be paid for in advance, your space is held once payment is received. Call 608-335-1934, email, or book online to register. Have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out! If you feel inspired to jump in, I look forward to working with you! Much love, Sarah Gain perspective, even as chaos swirls around, by connecting with the Earth  Check out all of that new life emerging from the upended roots of a fallen tree! Even when things fall apart, they transform and become anew. Harbingers of life. Hold on to hope and patience, dear ones. One day, this whole situation will evolve into something as beautiful and blossom laden as this old tree. Hello there, How are you hanging in there today? I know a lot has been happening each day, and there is much to process. Many of us are working from home now, some of you might not be able to work at all, and some of you may be feeling extra stress if you are in key positions, or in the health field. The kiddos are now at home (at least here in Wisconsin), and rebellious teens may be giving you a run for your money as they struggle with social distancing and staying in. Gosh, this is a lot! Can you offer yourself some compassion for what you are going through? We are all doing the best we can with this, adjusting as much as possible, so we can navigate through this time. Please be kind and forgiving of yourself, and those you may be sharing space with. No matter how this pandemic is affecting you, dear one, my heart goes out to you. We'll get through this one day at a time. One breath at a time. Did you know that today is technically the first day of Spring? Even as the chaos of the virus disrupts so much of our modern lives, the world is still spinning on it's axis, the sunrises and sets, the birds are chirping, and building their nests, the bulbs are peaking out from the ground. Life is still moving, and abundant here on this planet. Have you taken a moment to pause, turn off the news, and your devices to listen? Have you opened your window to breath in the fresh air, to look at the sky, or listen to the rain? If you are not under strict lock-down in your community, have you taken a moment to step outside, or go for a short walk? We are fortunate, here in Wisconsin, that we can still enjoy the great outdoors, at least for now. The bonus is that it is even easier to honor the recommendation for social distancing of 6 feet when you are outside. If you are feeling cooped up, and needing to move your body, I encourage you to get out in nature for a spell. I recorded another short video for you all with a guided meditation to release stress, ground. This will be especially helpful if you find yourself taking on the fear and anxiety of others, and if you can't get outside yourself. I recorded it at the beach near our home, so you can take in the sounds of the waves, birds, and a little thunder at the end. I finished recording just in time! Eek! The video is just under 17 minutes, with the meditation beginning at 3:10. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the meditation. What do you notice when you tune into the Earth at this critical time? Share with us in the comments or send me an email.
If you are enjoying these meditations, and want to support my efforts, would you consider making a small donation? You can do so here. Thanks so much! Much love to each of you, Sarah P.S. I am still seeing clients remotely at this time. I am conducting these appointments over the phone, Zoom/Skype, or email. If you are wanting support, email, call 608-335-1934, or book online to schedule. |
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