“‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all. And the sweetest in the gale is heard; and sore must be the storm that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm. I’ve heard it in the chilliest land and on the strangest sea; yet, never, in extremity, it asked a crumb of me.”-Emily Dickinson. I dive in deeper this episode uncovering more of my core wound and discussing certain events that pertained to it. I discuss my perspective growing up with a skewed belief system of myself and how they manifested and grew. **DISCLAIMER** this episode can be emotionally triggering and recants situations of bullying and emotional trauma. If you or someone you know is experiencing bully and/or suicidal thoughts/behaviors please contact a professional mental health provider or this 24/7 hr hotline: (800)-237-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

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“Why would I question if I was ever enough? I have the emotions, passion, curiosity, and drive for more than several people. I am so many things composed into one body, one person. And I have had this deep rooted belief, maybe I am just not worthy, not enough. No! I am enough, I am so enough, I am too enough. For once I can see through lens of acceptance instead of lens of rejection.”-Me. This episode was very vulnerable & tbh hard for me to share. I talk about my own story, my core wound and how I have found healing, purpose and the continuous journey in acceptance. It is a process, always. Shoutout to my mentor & spiritual healer Lauren Kay Wyatt, Owner of Love Renegades, whom I reference in this episode. You can find her on IG & FB @loverenegades or her website loverenegades.com for relationship, love and healing! Do you have a wound that you deem unloveable? What are you making up and still continue to carry around with you? I invite you into this sacred space with me & as I open my heart. Please reach out if you feel called to with any thoughts or comments on your own healing journey. Thank you. Namaste 🙏💚

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Tune in as I start the episode off by reciting a poem titled ‘when the first woman drew magic with her fingers’ from Rupi Kaur’s book, “The Sun and Her Flowers.” Are you owning your magic? What does that look and feel like to you? Are you tired of the illusion of being shamed for you sexuality as a woman? This can go for men as well.. but I talk about the stigma as women have historically experienced because of their magic sexual energy. I also reference the story of Lilith and how she was cursed and sent away because she would not submit to Adam. Are you submitting in relationships for acceptance? What does magic feel and look like to you?

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This episode is inspired from my previous podcast titled “Who Do You Want To Be?” I had a moment of clarity that shifted my perception and a surge of information came to me with tips and suggestions on building self-confidence. After my last episode, I made a choice to get out of my comfort zone & in those moments after I reflected how stepping into my authenticity despite what anyone else might think, was cultivating self-confidence. You can see the slides on my Instagram @thepoeticmodernmystic. I read each tip and discuss how I’ve embraced and am still in the process of learning to incorporate certain strategies. I end the episode with a poem titled “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou.

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“I see her standing over there. A presence that can entice and hold a whole room. Confident yet humble. Knowing with no second guessing. And I can feel it finally, the beauty radiating out of her heart match to appearance. But not vain. She is everything she wished she’d be and more. With or without company or approval. Unstoppable, unbreakable. Wit that can pierce like a knife. Success with every breath, every thought and touch. A woman after my own heart. Yes I can almost make out her when I close my eyes and pray. Calling to her to show up. Sprout from the earth you’ve been implanted. Come to me.”-Me. Who would you be if there were no consequences? Dive in this episode with me as I discuss my own vision of who I want to be and envision without attachment to other people’s judgement and opinions. Why do we operate from fear of other people’s reactions and who wants to come through? Who is your true self and what do they have to say? I also talk about healing these co-dependent tendencies, law of attraction and how we can vibrate our energies at a higher frequency. (If you are interested in any of the topics I discuss please reach out to gain more knowledge to me personally or on your own!)

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Happy Easter! And Happy Sunday! **Please excuse any audio lag or jump, first time doing a joint podcast, so you may hear a few minor hiccups!** This episode I got to have a conversation with a very special guest Summer L. Cooke of the band Violitt. I had the privilege to have an intimate conversation with Summer about her personal journey in her self-discovery & re-examination of life. She opens up about relationships ending, finding the gratitude in the dark moments and the self-love she has created. To anyone questioning their direction in life, no matter where you come from—this episode is hugely relatable. You can also find Summer’s band Violitt on Patreon, Facebook & Instagram (@violittband). Check them out for beautiful, soul- touching music and learn about the mission they have with working/serving the homeless community.

“I am a time traveler. I can jump to certain moments of time and relive them. Sometimes for days, even years or I can reach into a place that hasn’t happened yet. A place where I am happy, successful, filled with empowerment and freedom. But here, now... this is the place I have a hard time staying in. Time, like a rubber band. Pulling me in different directions. I’ve been practicing this concept of ‘being still’ and to create magic in this moment. Reminding myself I am a magician too.”- Me. Check out this episode as I discuss my personal journey of leaving the past in the past and being in the present. I reference the universal law of relativity linking past and present— for more info you can look more into universal laws (highly recommend!!). What influences our decision making and why do you think it can be so challenging to make decisions unrelated to past evidence? How long have you been carrying your past into your present? Or do you daydream of the future to escape the present? “Do not lose yourself in the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. Do not get caught in your anger, worries, or fears. Come back to the present moment, and touch life deeply. This is mindfulness.”-Thich Nhat Hanh

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“Light, are you in there? All I can hear, feel, see, smell and taste is darkness. Have you abandoned me? Just like he did. Just like she did. Hanging on to stories. Light, I’m searching. Have I hid you so deep— to keep you safe and blend into the madness. The deeper I dig meeting and listening to each demon, the light shown brighter. Waiting, waiting all this time.” -Me. Tune in as I talk about my “Dark Night of the Soul” referenced from medical intuitive, author and spiritual guide Caroline Myss, discovered by John of the Cross. Can you see the light in these dark times? When was a time you held on to faith alone and met your soul? What does darkness mean to you? You can also find me on instagram @laurenspeacefulpoetry for more of my poetry. “It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” -Confucius. For more poetry inspo you can find The ED POETS Society on Anchor as well!

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“Love, what a risk. To be so vulnerable and exposed. Serving my heart on a silver platter, hoping it is reciprocated. That their love is as deep as mine. Giving 1000% because they are everything, but when did I start to lose sense of me? When my needs came up short, he tells me he’s broken and didn’t I hear this once or twice before? I’m not angry anymore, but why do I fall in love with illusions and glimpses of hope? Instead of accepting reality presented at my front door.”- Me. Dive in this episode with me as I talk about reflecting on past relationships, heart break, healing codependent tendencies and dating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you finding gratitude and connection in all this or are you afraid of the unknown? I hear you, these are trying times! I reference Melody Beattie’s “Codependent No More” for anyone interested in learning more about codependency. “This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still treat each guest honorable. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.” -Rumi, “The Guesthouse”

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“There are 3 C’s in life: Choice, Chance, Change. You must make a choice to take a chance, or your life will never change.” -Zig Ziglar. Dive in with me this episode as I discuss the 3 C’s and how I’ve navigated through them in my own self discovery and healing. What do the 3 C’s mean to you especially during the COVID-19 outbreak globally and personally? How do you respond to change? Do you fight it or do you surrender to it? “I surrender to the beautiful process of change inside me. I am an evolutionary being continuing to die and be reborn into something more. More than what my ego tries to dissuade from the idea of possibility. And when I trust in my own uniqueness I am one with nature, the universe and God.”- Me

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