Enchanted Empath

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” -Albert Einstein

Most empaths are highly intuitive, but they don’t quite understand their greatest asset. Learn how to develop, build and TRUST your intuition. That tiny voice within is everything you need to navigate your life with grace, ease and magic!

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Wayne Dyer once said, “Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body, rather than a body with a soul.”

This makes perfect sense to me, since the body has physical limitations, whereas the spirit does not. We are free to be, do and have whatever our hearts desire, and by tapping into our limitlessness, we can!

1. You understand that you are part and parcel of Source Energy.

Divine Intelligence, God… whatever term you use to describe the perfect and responsive well-being that permeates the Universe – and that you can easily tap into it just by shifting your awareness, quieting your mind, and being receptive. In fact, you know the easiest way to redirect your energy is by feeling gratitude, so you wake up every morning in a state of thanksgiving – giving thanks for the night’s rest and reboot. Thankful that you’re still here. That your heart kept beating through the night without your conscious awareness and that your lungs kept breathing – feeding you oxygen as you drifted off, while your body healed itself through the night. You realize that you are part of a miraculous design that only knows well-being.

2. Competition and winning are far less important to you.

Rather, living to express your unique gifts and talents take precedence. You are tapped into your purpose and are compelled by your high self – the one tapped into Divinity. You are a courageous visionary and dare to move in a direction that speaks to your soul. You take risks. You have faith and are obedient to the voices that guide you and not much else. You find no pleasure in mediocrity and feel like you don’t quite belong here sometimes, but trust me, lightworker, when I tell you – you do. You are here to bring light and love to the planet in your own unique way.

3. You know that the Universe is indeed kind, generous, and abundant.

Well-being is its dominant state. You see this being played out in nature everywhere you look. You see the grass growing without resistance, the birds flying in unison without a GPS, the animals of the wild knowing how to feed themselves and raise their offspring – effortlessly. You experience the safety of gravity and all of the other laws of the universe, both physical and spiritual – knowing they are here to guide, serve and protect you. So you become more curious about these laws and learn how to more fully play with them and leverage them for your pleasure and growth, instead of fearing them and running for cover.

4. You believe in miracles.

You know that every “coincidence” is divinely ordered and that the Universe really does have your back. You begin to connect the dots of your life’s experiences and see the blessings in everything: the good, the bad, the ugly, and painful. You are aware that everything is arranged for your ultimate expansion. You understand that you have guides and helpers from beyond – perhaps in the form of angels, spirit guides, ancestors passed… always showing you signs and giving you ideas, information, and a-ha moments of clarity and inspiration – always leading you to your higher self and greater outcome.

5. It is easy for you to accept change.

You enjoy change because you trust your guidance and the process of your evolution. You accept that you are a work in progress and you feel compelled or pulled in certain directions – and you surrender to it. This is a true act of bravery going forth into the unknown, but you know there are rewards for you there, so you get stepping, heed the call and go. Martin Luther King said, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” And since you operate from this pure place listening to spirit, you have a childlike enthusiasm for what’s next and expect magic – and as a result, you cultivate it.

6. You understand your inherent brilliance and ability to co-create with the Universe.

You take responsibility for what shows up, even the bad stuff, knowing full well you can change it. You know that your imagination is the portal to all things manifest and enjoy going to the drawing board of your limitless mind to move things around, make new requests, adjust the formula, as life’s contrasting experiences continue to give you more information about your preferences. You relish the fact that you have unlimited revisions and can start from scratch at any given moment. You enjoy this process, so you vision, daydream, meditate and imagine daily to bend energy and create a life you love.

7. You believe that people are intrinsically good.

You can see their light, even when they don’t see it or express it themselves. You offer grace and compassion as an invitation to all people, knowing most of them will rise to the occasion and feel what you are offering on a level that humbles them. You raise people up and hold them to their highest potential. It breaks your heart sometimes because you know their brilliance better than they do, but as the spiritually aware one that you are, you realize the perfection of it all and bless them on their path – knowing that all is well.

Now close your eyes. Breathe in loving kindness and say to yourself…

Embody that which you are and know that you’ve got this.

“I AM – two of the most powerful words. For what you put after them shapes your reality.”

Joel Osteen

What words are you using to describe your life? Words have incredible power that can either be a blessing or a curse. They say, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” As a young child, I knew this wasn’t true at all. I’d rather take a physical punishment over being yelled at, criticized or belittled any day. Words cut deeply. Use them wisely.

That goes for telling the story of your life, as well. Many people tell stories of illness, pain, regret and woe, which holds them in a vibration of victimhood. And since we live in a responsive Universe that matches our vibrations, they get more experiences that validate their positions of victim. And the more they talk about how bad it is, they draw to themselves more bad. It’s like walking around with a fully loaded, half-cocked gun in your pocket. If you’re not careful, you will likely shoot your foot off.

As the world wakes up, we are realizing the creative power of the stories we tell and are beginning to tell new ones, more improved versions of our current realities with a focus on what we’re wanting to summon to ourselves, instead of rehashing the past and dragging it into our present moment – over and over again.

We are becoming wise stewards of our stories and crafting them as we go along, loosely attached to “what is”, all the while trusting the creative process of our imaginations with sacred reverence and wild abandon.

And here are seven signs that YOU are telling an empowered story…

You understand that your story is everything – that it sets your mood – and the goal of telling it is to feel good, so you do – most of the time. You have a deep understanding of the law of attraction and that from wherever you are standing emotionally, whatever you are emitting into the ethers, you are drawing more of that to yourself. So, as the wise creator you are, you know it behooves you to feel good, as much as possible, so that you become a positive point of attraction.

You have mad skills and all the right tools to shift your mood. You speak of this. You may even say something like, “Yes, I’m disappointed by this thing, but I know this contrasting situation is offering me valuable information – and something better is being born of it. I think I’ll go sit in gratitude for a few minutes or take a walk at the beach while I process.”

You have mantras and affirmations on hand, being mindful that you can re-direct your mind at any given moment. You give no power to the past, as you know it has none. You understand that wellness is your natural way of being and if you’re not feeling good, something is out of alignment – either physically or spiritually. You notice it right away and begin the healing and transformation of it. You no longer become overwhelmed or disempowered by situations that don’t feel good. And you know it does you no-good to talk about it – for when you do, you re-energize the pain and feed the monster. You understand how masochistic this is and stop doing it. Instead, you become the proactive energy bender that you came here to be, and you speak health and well-being into your existence.

As the storyteller and creator of your experiences, you have come into a habit of accessing your imagination, playing with your desires, bringing them forth, and as law would have it, those things come into form – they manifest physically.

So, of course you like what’s showing up in your life because you’ve asked for them. You continuously place your order to the Universe – sometimes consciously and other times by contrast – either way a new desire is born, a new order is being placed. You enjoy this process and have become good at it – and when something shows up that you don’t like or understand, you go back to your drawing board in your limitless mind and clarify your order– or you ask your higher self or spiritual guidance system for clarity, knowing full well that clarity will come and you will see the genius of that seemingly unwanted thing for being there.

You become the masterful observer of your life and speak gratitude for all that shows up – knowing that it is all here for you – that there is a conspiracy going on for your highest evolution, s you bless it all.

As the masterful conjurer that you are, you draw just the right people to you – in the form of friends, lovers, co-workers, clients – you begin to see the bridges being formed and how your connections have deeper meanings – That some people show up and stay, while others pass through, but no matter the length of the journey, you know they are your teachers, guides, supporters, soul mates and kindred spirits – people here to help you on your course and teach you about yourself – all the while you serve as their teacher in some capacity, usually unknown by you.

Even the people who challenge or cause you pain – you understand that you conjured them too. It is through the contrast of your experience with them, that gives form to conscious realization of your deepest, true desires – and then you ask for that. Your story has changed again. And as the adventurous editor you are, you are free to conjure a new cast of characters, who are more in alignment with your new story. And so, when relationships change or even end, you feel no need to tell a negative story about it – you simply acknowledge that your energetic frequencies no longer match and by law, you physically shifted apart.

You have learned to make friends with the unavoidable voice in your head – that once upon a time was probably harsh, critical, unkind and perhaps paranoid. The voice that kept you doubting your strength, beauty and safety. You’ve since discovered your magnificence, so now you tell yourself an empowered story about how amazing, unique and beautiful you really are. You no longer find pleasure in self-deprecation or seeking validation from others. You realize that you are indeed the hero of your journey and fortify your mind with words that support, inspire and uplift your spirit. This took practice, but you learned to do it, and are now seasoned at redirecting your inner critic – silencing her and sending her on her way.

You no longer use words or labels that define or limit your amazing self, because you know that you are an eternally evolving human being whose potential is always compelling you forward and leaving your old story in the dust. You no longer defend your limitations, but revel in your brilliance. You realize that self-love is the cornerstone of your happiness and tell tales of love to yourself daily.

Nothing is set in stone with you. You believe that diseases are signs and stories that something is out of alignment that needs your attention, so you talk to it – you ask your body what it needs and then faithfully follow the directions being given. When you stumble or crash hard, you remind yourself that you have everything it takes to overcome anything, and thank Source, once again, for the contrast, for now you know how to correct your path, what worked, what didn’t work – and off to the drawing board of your infinite imagination – the portal to all creation – you go.

You see yourself as a palm tree, deeply rooted, flexible and able to withstand the most violent of storms. You have mantras that fuel your spirit and keep you grounded. You make light of things, and can laugh at your mistakes, seeing them as the feedback they really are. And you realize that this is an eternal, never-ending process and you are becoming a master at it. You know that everything is temporary, and change is inevitable – and more importantly, that you can design that change.

In your infinite wisdom, you know that your words can be weapons of destruction or provisions for peace, and as the spiritual advocate you are, you opt for peace. Being right is no longer important to you – and if your words are not being received, you recognize the folly of continuing-on, so you simply shut the conversation down or walk away, preserving your precious spirit – always mindful of the energy you are constantly creating.

You are not interested in drama or talking over anyone. Sufi mystic and poet, Rumi said, “Raise your word, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”

You also know the story you tell about others not only affects them and the energy of the listener, but it also affects you. So, you hold people to their highest potential – always training your mind to see their goodness, their core, their strength and doing that shores it up.

Gossip bores you – for you revel in the notion that everything is energy and the thoughts you think and the words you speak, bend energy. You choose to be the light in a dark room by speaking kindness and encouragement. You learned long ago by practicing non-reaction – to hold your tongue – knowing that you have full control over choosing words of grace and dignity, all the while getting your needs met and being in your full integrity.

Your stories are living prayers in motion, and you know this, so you affirm the beauty and wonderment of your life by speaking it – verbally and non-verbally. You become a living demonstration of how good it can be. And by living in that truth, you give others permission to do the same.

You understand the power of your questions and only ask empowering ones, knowing the Universe always answers. So, instead of asking a disempowering question, such as, “Why am I always broke?” You know to ask, “How can I allow more money into my life?”

Michael Bernard Beckwith said, “Behind every problem, there is a question trying to ask itself. Behind every question there is an answer trying to reveal itself. Behind every answer, there is an action trying to take place. And behind every action, there is a way of life trying to be born.”

As your awareness about your creative abilities grow, you have fun with it. You become less fearful and more proactive in the creative process. You learn new tools, like meditation, visioning, journaling, prayer and you become the audacious creator of the beautiful mosaic called your life.

Imagine a time when you were in the flow – when you felt inspired and free – you felt no resistance, things were synchronistic and easy – you felt the magic and perfection of your circumstance.

It could be time spent with your child, a lover or while taking a journey and being immersed in the beauty of the landscape, or when you landed that perfect job or created the business from nothing. It could be the time you escaped near death or recovered from an illness – you knew in that moment that your life has meaning and purpose, and you got to briefly look behind the curtain to see the wonder, feel the grace and power of this magnificent evolutionary process – you caught a glimpse into the joy and ease of life and held it for moment or two, like a precious gift.

Now breathe in loving kindness and say to yourself…

Embody that which you are wanting to become – envision your most authentic and divinely inspired self – and know that you’ve got this.

“Until you make the subconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.”

Carl jung

Most people are living asleep. They are running their show based on learned ideas, cultural norms and past experiences – rarely questioning their own thoughts and beliefs. They do not understand that their beliefs are creating their realities, and the power they have to change their realities, simply by changing their thoughts.

When I was in college, I fell madly in love with the transcendentalists, especially Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, who were inspired by, and anchored in self-reliance. They were opposed to collective consciousness, which is a set of common, shared beliefs, ideas and moral attitudes that operate as a unifying force within a society, much like a virus. This un-enlightened force typically results in consumerism, prejudice and fear – propagated by mass media.

We all operate to some degree within this collective consciousness. It is how we relate to one another. However, for many people this is their only road map for navigating life, which leads to a life created unconsciously or by default – leaving them feeling completely dis-empowered and at the mercy of external forces – ignorant to their inherent, amazing powers of manifestation, self-healing and creation.

My work is greatly inspired by transcendentalism, which is “spirituality internalized” – recognizing that we are all one of the same stuff – call it stardust, Divine Intelligence, God. It goes by many names – and that we are capable of being, doing and having more than we can fathom.

Once we become aware of our magnificence, we can then become the great artists and architects of our lives – consciously evolving and creating as we go, knowing that we are free to express as we wish.

You question everything. Your curious mind seeks truth and justice. You detest being spoon-fed information and are skeptical about most things until you can validate them yourself. You read and listen to the great mystics, poets, philosophers and teachers who speak of timeless wisdom. When you hear the truth, you know it. When you hear fear and propaganda, you know it – and avoid it. You are mindful about feeding your psyche with things that nourish it.

Albert Einstein reminds us, “The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

You are resourceful and research best practices for yourself – including diet, exercise and healthcare – you’re not interested in following the hot trend, unless it speaks to your soul.

You treat your mind with reverence and give it adequate rest by meditating. You understand the nature of the monkey mind and take initiative to calm and re-direct your mind at will. You seek and provide peaceful environments for yourself, so you can hear your high-self and holy guidance, which you know, is always available to you. You’ve learned to turn everyday activities into moments of meditation and can access that place readily – like when you fold laundry, drive or take a walk.

You’ve learned to trust your inner wisdom and give it time to formulate the words and guidance necessary for right action to take place. You no longer waste your precious energy trying to control circumstances or make things happen. You let go of society’s “shoulds” and run your own race – knowing and trusting that your evolution is right on time.

You appreciate divine timing and acknowledge the universal law of gestation. Your inner mantra is, “wait for it…” knowing full well it is on its way.

Instead of going down the rabbit hole with the hysteria of mass media, you have become an astute observer of it, realizing that the story you are witnessing is only a portion of it, or simply an opinion. You watch, wait and formulate your own ideas and opinions based on your internal guidance system. You practice non-reaction.

You reject advertising and marketing strategies that leverage a type of mass herding or promote fear and disease. You sense the perversion behind big business and opt out – reclaiming your individuality and intelligence.

Henry David Thoreau reminds us, “Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.”

You have zero interest in being a slave.

You are keenly aware that human beings run primarily on unconscious or subconscious thoughts, so you regularly check in with yourself and practice mindfulness. You have tools and technologies that help you sort through your belief files, discarding thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve you or run the show.

You are aware of your thinking and practice visualization daily to exercise your conscious thinking. When you feel or behave out of sorts, you mindfully ask yourself, “What is running the show right now? Where is this thought coming from?” You take the time to hear the answer and clear what needs clearing before proceeding – for your sake and for the sake of those around you.

Emerson said, “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” You understand that humans, including yourself, are creatures of habit, and so, you are constantly assessing yours – swapping out habits that no longer serve you for new and improved ones. You’re flexible like that.

You have an awareness and respect about where you come from. You recognize family norms, societal and religious influences, mass media, marketing and advertising and see it all for what it is: information… stories told to you by other people.

Your innovative mind can see and appreciate trends and popular culture. The beauty is that you make deliberate and conscious decisions for yourself about what you enjoy and what you wish to participate in.

You pick and choose the thoughts, beliefs and norms that work in alignment with your awakened self – discarding the rest. Giving them no power or attention. You stand confidently in your individuality.

You don’t pretend to know it all, because you know you don’t. In fact, you’re careful to share information that is based on your truth and not recycled, un-examined or meaningless data that potentially perpetuates ignorance or fear.

You are open to new ideas and perspectives, always willing to consider a fresh viewpoint – considering that you only use ten to twelve percent of your brain at a time – and that your perspective is somewhat limited. This is why you study so much. You are thirsty for knowledge and enjoy the gifts and beauty that life offers. You explore everything with fresh eyes giving little credit to information handed down to you. You enjoy discovering things yourself and forging your own way.

The Buddha once said, “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can, and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”

Now take a breath…

Remember a time when you experienced an epiphany about something – a time when you thought an original thought or caught a glimpse into a new reality. Feel the liberation and inspiration that transpired. What does your body feel like? What does your mind feel like?

Breathe in loving kindness and say to yourself…

Embody that which you are wanting to become – envision your most authentic and divinely inspired self – and know that… you’ve got this.