Enlightened Empaths

Welcome to another Share Your Light bonus episode where we highlight people who are making a difference and helping to raise the vibration!

BenAnna Band is a children’s band that focuses on inclusion and music for all ages, abilities and identities. Both members, Ben and Anna, work in the fields of Early Childhood Education and Music Therapy, so their music as the BenAnna Band reflects their experience and passion for learning, fun, and growth, adding a hearty dash of good old-fashioned silliness while being auditory and sensory aware of their audience’s needs! BenAnna Band was created in September 2019 and has evolved through the past two years to continue to provide musical resources for kiddos, families, teachers and therapists around the nation that promote self love, acceptance and silliness while addressing developmental and academic skills and goal areas. BenAnna Band is on all music streaming platforms with their original music including their most recent release “Sounds of the Seasons”.  

For more information or to contact the BenAnna Band: https://www.benannaband.com/

In this episode, Samantha and Denise explore how each of you best utilize your own unique blueprint of receiving energy and input from Spirit and how this can improve your own intuition as well!

By learning to further develop our physical and emotional senses, we are able to raise our connection to a higher spiritual level. There are several ‘claires’ that we can all use to process incoming energies. One is no better or stronger than another, it truly does depend on how you’re wired.

• Claircognizance:  Clear Knowing happens when Information or insight comes through without having read or been told about it and even without having any prior knowledge of the topic being discussed. This clear knowing may present as something real or feel like a premonition of something coming up.  The problem is you don’t have anything to confirm why you know it.  A lot of times people with strong claircognizance will say something along the lines of:  “I don’t know how I know, I just know.”

• Clairsentience: Clear Feeling is most often attributed to a connection with the solar plexus chakra, many mediums will experience clear sensing or feeling with their whole body.  An easy way to remember this is to think of a situation when you had butterflies or got a pit in your stomach.  Clairsentience may present as a gut feeling or you may get a physical sensation in a specific part of your body. Easy ways to identify this in your everyday life are a feeling of discomfort or unease around certain people, feeling overly sensitive or overwhelmed in large crowds or places with intense energy, being able to walk into a room and feel if there is a mood of relaxation or tension.  

• Clairvoyance: Clear Seeing is the ability to see images in the mind’s eye.  Though it’s similar to using the imagination, clairvoyance is being able to actually see those who are in spirit.  There are two types of clairvoyance: objective clairvoyance is the ability to actually see discarnate spirit in your physical environment.  Subjective clairvoyance is an image projected from those in spirit to your own mind.  Most of us use subjective clairvoyance all the time, right now you can picture a banana in your mind’s eye. You are using your third eye or brow chakra to see the image as if it’s projected on a blank screen. Some clairvoyants will see images present like a movie in their mind’s eye. Others see still shots that may seem more like the thought of an image. You may see colors, orbs, twinkling lights, a glow around someone, or get brief flashes of a picture or image.

• Clairaudience: Clear Hearing is the ability to perceive sounds or words from those in spirit.  Some mediums hear the actual voices as if they are actually hearing the tone, accent and verbal mannerisms of someone talking.  This is objective clairaudience whereas subjective clairaudience is hearing the words or phrases internally as if they are your own thoughts which makes it difficult sometimes to know if it is coming to you or from your own internal dialogue. You may hear music, sounds, names, dates, addresses and so much more when you are utilizing clairaudience. If you’re not hearing it clearly or it seems a bit faint, you may have luck asking the discarnate spirit to repeat it, say it more clearly or give it to you in another manner. 

• Clairgustance: Clear Tasting is another one of the lesser known and least common of the ways most of us perceive spirit. Mediums who receive messages through this modality may suddenly get a specific taste, flavor, texture or oral sensation. Some medical mediums have been known to use clairgustance  as a way to detect a nutritional deficit or health problem someone is experiencing.
• Clairalience: Clear Smelling is when you smell things that are not physically present in your environment.  Scent has an amazing way of bringing up emotions and memories.  It may be someone’s signature perfume or aftershave, cigarette smoke, baking bread or the smell of the ocean even though you are nowhere near any coastline.  Often clairaliance is associated with a specific person in spirit and they will use it as a type of calling card to let you know that they are around
• Clairempathy: Clear Emotion is experienced as a deep innate empathy for all living things. People who experience empathy understand the pain, emotions, or feelings someone or something is experiencing.  Those who are empaths and have strong levels of clairempathy, take it to the next level and symbiotically feel what the person is experiencing.
• Clairtangency: Clear Touch (Psychometry) is the ability to hold an object and receive intuitive input about the person, circumstances or situations associated with it. The information may come through in connection with one of the other ‘claires’.

Each of us usually have one of these areas that come most naturally to us but we are never limited to that being our only way of discerning energies and connection with those in Spirit, be they people, animals, guides, those from the angelic realm or our guides. 

On today’s show we’re discussing how to decode your emotional blueprint with author Judy Wilkins Smith. Judy is an international organizational, individual and family patterns expert. She’s the founder of System Dynamics for Individuals and Organizations. For over 18 years she’s worked with Fortune 500 companies and leadership teams, heads of state and families to help people move beyond the realm of healing into the realms of transformation. She’s on the show today to discuss her newest book Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns.

For more information, check out judywilkins-smith.com. Click Products on her website to access her meditations – Meditations of the Father and Meditation of the Mother. In August she’s teaching a weekend workshop in Dallas, TX to help you learn to decode your emotional blueprint, and in November she’s teaching a 4 day immersive workshop at Walt Disney World called Capability and Resilience DNA

It’s time for our monthly episode where we share the stories, comments, questions and insights from our community of listeners!

Please join us as we share family stories, dream travels, crystal information and so much more!

If you’d like to submit a story or question, please email us @ [email protected] We are also collecting dream visitation stories for an upcoming episode.

In this bonus episode, we are so excited to welcome Jen Lansink from the podcast: For Our Special Kids!

Jen Lansink’s life took a 180 degree turn when her daughter Teal was diagnosed with special needs.  She was running a multi-million dollar training and communications company within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, traveling around the world facilitating interactive events, and working too many hours.  But, with a few words from a neurologist, her whole world changed.  Priorities changed. Her focused changed.  Now, almost 3 years later, Jen is host of a new podcast called “For Our Special Kids” where she openly and honestly talks about the magic and the mess of raising a child with special needs.

For more information please visit: http://forourspecialkids.com

Jen can also be found on Facebook and Instagram: For Our Special Kids

Welcome back as we continue our exploration of your Life Path Number and how it correlates with the Major Arcana of the Tarot! In Part II, Samantha and Denise do a deep dive into the meanings of Life Path numbers 5 through 9.

Life Path 5: The Adventurer. Number 5 people tend to be restless, adventurous, and passionate about their life experiences. The 5 life path is one of freedom, adaptability, and discovery. Corresponding Tarot card is the Heirophant: Tradition, spiritual authority, conventions, morality.

Life Path 6: The Nurturer is the archetype of life path number 6. Kinship, caring, creating safe spaces, harmony, creativity and loving service. Corresponding Tarot: The Lovers; loving relationships, give and take, reciprocity, seeing things at face value, making decisions.

Life Path 7: The Mystic and Seeker. Life path number 7 people are often analytical, reflective, and have a very spiritual personality. The focus is on self-knowledge and the search for truth. Corresponding Tarot: The Chariot; Victory, overcoming the odds, being in the driver’s seat, getting through a situation and dealing with the emotions later.

Life Path 8: The Influencer: Ambitious, determined, hard-working, strategic, insightful. Destined to rise to the top. Corresponding Tarot: Strength: Being strong, grounded, connected, trusting your intuition.

Life Path 9: The Sage. Life path number 9 people often are self-confident, love offering insights, advice, and guidance, and intuitively see the best next step for people to take to reach their next level of success. Corresponding Tarot: Hermit; Going within for guidance, prayer, meditation, seeking inner wisdom, following a spiritual path.

You can find Samantha at: http://samanthafey.com

Denise is at: http://thegratefulmessenger.com

Please join us for a fun and insightful journey exploring the Numerology of your life path number and how the Major Arcana of the Tarot correlates and supports your destiny! In Part I, Samantha gives you in-depth information and stories about the life path numbers 1 through 4, while Denise shares how the the first four major cards of the Tarot align beautifully with these energies.

Life Path Number 1: Walks the Path of the Leader:  Highest Path In Numerology , the Number 1 is naturally independent, brave, courageous, and can be risk takers. Corresponding Tarot Card: Magician: Action, Empowerment, Choice. You have all the tools you need to move forward.

Life Path Number 2: The Peace Maker: Those with a Life Path number 2 are very strong and powerful  yet display this strength through diplomacy rather than force. A Life Path number 2 thrives best with a life partner who will compromise and is willing to put time and care into a relationship. Corresponding Tarot: High Priestess: Trusting your intuition; cycles in your life; she always shows you what you need.

Life Path Number 3: Creativity and Self Expression: The Life Path number 3 has an abundance of creative energy and love to communicate through written and spoken words. They tend to be optimistic, charismatic, extremely generous and are able to find positive in everything around them. Threes are great listeners and are very conscious of other people’s feelings and emotions so they often can easily put people around them at ease. Corresponding Tarot Card: Empress: Mother, Motherhood, Creativity, Nurturing , Caregiving.

Life Path Number 4: Builders: The Life Path Number 4 is about stability and traditionally represents the elements and 4 seasons. Fours were born to provide support and stability through hard work and attention to detail. Life path number 4s are stable, hard-working, intelligent people who perfect their skills sets through perseverance. Corresponding Tarot Card: Emperor: Father, Father Figure, Boss, Action.

For more information about Numerology or to contact Samantha, please visit: http://samanthafey.com

If you’re interested in more information on Intuitive Tarot, please check out: http://gratefulmessenger.thinkific.com

In this Share Your Light bonus episode, we welcome Rod Bice of 2 Crazy Crystal Guys!

Rod grew up in Florida with his mother’s six siblings and several cousins, a grandmother who was half Seminole Indian and half English, and a German grandfather. While growing up, Rod was seeing spirits and knowing things without understanding where the information came from or why others were not having the same experiences. He believes some of his mother’s family were intuitive, but that was never discussed. While Rod continued having these experiences, he never talked about them.  This eventually led Rod into a dark space that later resulted in a near death experience. 

After his near death experience, Rod knew he could not continue to ignore his gifts and must start learning how to live with these experiences and how to use them for the greatest good for all. He now uses his gifts to provide clarity for those in need. As part of this journey Rod began learning about crystals and how to use them as a tool for protection, manifesting, strength, courage and so much more. This led to a love and passion for crystals that he wanted to share. 

Rod has been with his husband, David, an amazing teacher, for 19 years.  He has two successful kids, Ryan and Emily. In December 2021, Rod made the decision with the support of his husband to follow his heart and share his love of crystals with others.  He opened 2 Crazy Crystal Guys to help others find the right crystals for them, to provide education about crystals and to develop a community of like-minded people.    Each month the number of people the shop reaches continues to grow.  2 Crazy Crystal Guys is a complete metaphysical shop with workshops and community groups.

Rod also obtained a Master’s of Science in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. He has been in hospital and corporate executive roles for more than 20 years.

For more information or to contact Rod: http://2crazycrystalguys.com

In today’s episode, please join Samantha and Denise as they chat about different ways to tune in more fully with your own intuition. These tips may help you realize you’re already more connected than you may believe!

If you’d like more information about Samantha and what she offers for classes and products, please visit http://samanthafey.com

Denise can be found at http://thegratefulmessenger.com

Joining us on the show today is Elaine Clayton, author of The Way of the Empath: How Compassion, Empathy and Intuition Can Heal Your World. Elaine Clayton is an artist and author/illustrator of several books for children and adults on intuitive intelligence. She is an intuitive reader, Reiki Master, and teacher of intuitive empathic development. She has taught in premier independent schools in Atlanta, Boston, and New York City and as visiting author/artist in cities around the U.S. Elaine studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York where she earned a Master of Fine Arts. Her editorial art includes work for the New York Times, New York Times Book Review, and books by Pulitzer Prizewinning author Jane Smiley and author Gregory Maguire.
She’s with us today to discuss the challenges and gifts Empaths encounter such as managing time, seeking and recognizing signs from the Universe, and learning to incorporate self-care through empathic drawing and connecting with nature. 
You can learn more about Elaine by going to elaineclayton.com
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