As women- mothers- we started as perfect, whole and complete babies. We journeyed and found ourselves as mothers one day. Celebrate the unique bravery, challenges and journey of mothers- our connection to the infinite love of mother earth and our continuing connection with all of the mothers who've come before us or will come after. As biological and adoptive or foster mothers, we have unique experiences, but we all deserve to take this moment of gratitude for our bodies and our beautiful, perfect existence. Take a moment to celebrate the gift you give to the world.

As we find ourselves wearing many hats- parent, guardian, teacher, full time employee or unemployed, we are navigating the behaviors we once left to the professionals at school. The challenging behaviors of children are often the symptom of an unmet need or undeveloped skill. In this episode, Megg gives some real advice about how to navigate the challenges that push our hot buttons and how to put the "self care" hat on, too.

We found this voice memo from when my youngest son (he's nine now) was five. He spoke about Earth Day. It's a reminder to anyone who feels alone and lost, that somewhere there is a child perhaps like mine who is loving you on this planet, in this universe on Earth Day. We maybe quarantined, but our love is not.

Intro music by https://bensound.com/summer

Day 7 of the "Smiles at Sunrise" Free Sinclair-Emergence #21DayWakeUpChallenge  was spent with essential oils for emotional healing and meditation led by the beautiful soul, Brittany Leal of the BrittanyLealBlog. 

This episode will introduce Brittany and her fabulous Soulful Workouts,  explaining her shift from straight up fitness training to use of essential oils and meditation to help empower her clients and athletes to achieve greater wellness and results.

Then, she uses the book, Emotions and Essential Oils, 7th Edition to help our group understand the impact of lavender, frankincense and Balance on the emotions. 

Her meditation is not one to miss. It is so healing and powerful. Raise the vibration of self love today.

Song by: https://www.bensound.com/slowmotion

During times of stress, physical ailment and depression, it's helpful to access our root chakra for cleansing and to set intentions. This meditation will guide you to clear away the stress, negativity and worry that has dulled your ability to think clearly. It will guide you to set a clear intention for your physical health, your emotional well being and your energy.

Get your pen and notebook ready! Sooo much wisdom in here. With fears and anxiety on the rise before the Coronavirus outbreak, how do we care for ourselves and our children in the current context of social distancing and school closures? I turned to a local expert, Megg Thompson, creator and filler of the eMpTy Toolbox. Her "squirrel pearls" will help you take stock of your own self care and provide strategies you can use now with your younger, middle grade and adult children. Realistic, rational and a little bit Zany, I think you will walk away with new ideas about how to approach the days ahead.

Find Megg at megg.thompson.com. Share, like and subscribe for free... comment if you have questions or want me to tailor another episode to your needs.  More from me? 

www.sinclair-emergence.com, email: [email protected] or on social media: @LeeAnnSinclairEmergence

Music by https://bensound.com/summer, https://bensound.com/happiness and https://bensoundcom/sunny

This guided meditation will take you on a journey during sunrise. Cleanse old, toxic air, negativity and illness that no longer serves you. Plant new seeds of hope in your favorite outdoor space and receive the wisdom you need to hear as an affirmation for your day. Then, create a protective energy that surrounds yourself and your loved ones. 

music by https://bensound.com/onceagain and https://bensound.com/slowmotion

As a parent, we can ignite our child's internal healing abilities and empower them through guided meditation and relaxation. Our bodies are so smart and made to heal. What would happen if all children were comforted and given the words to grow strong, to heal? Parents can download this and skip past the introduction and the sponsored segment, straight to a meditation to guide their little in a comfortable and safe space- their home.

If you'd like a free PDF of this meditation so you can read it and tailor it to your child or family member (adult, spouse, older child) you can get a free download on my website: sinclair-emergence.com. It includes a bonus Bedtime linen spray you can make to enhance your child's healing and restful experience. It also contains guidance for how to help your child as her or his most loving guide.

As a parent, we can ignite our child's internal healing abilities and empower them through guided meditation and relaxation. Our bodies are so smart and made to heal. What would happen if all children were comforted and given the words to grow strong, to heal? Parents can download this and skip past the introduction and the sponsored segment, straight to a meditation to guide their little in a comfortable and safe space- their home.

If you'd like a free PDF of this meditation so you can read it and tailor it to your child or family member (adult, spouse, older child) you can get a free download on my website: sinclair-emergence.com. It includes a bonus Bedtime linen spray you can make to enhance your child's healing and restful experience. It also contains guidance for how to help your child as her or his most loving guide.

Sounds by https://www.bensound.com

Listen and learn about the simplest ways to connect with your inner wisdom- to connect with a greater power. If you're tired of looking outside of yourself and feeling powerless, maybe it's time to turn inside for the guidance and voice you can trust. I'll share my basic practice including a script for starting your spiritual practice....

In a world where we are too busy to breathe and taking a moment- when  prompted feels.... welp, annoying. In a world where we over schedule and  race to keep up, to cart our children off to the practices of every  kind, we work our regular job, side hustle and attempt to also clean the  toilets. In a world of uncertainty- where we question and even fear the  anger in our leadership, see civil unrest in our neighbors, and seek to  protect our loved ones from the soul crushing meanness that exists between the bus stop and the schoolyard- we so quickly lose hope in anything beyond ourselves.

What if we stopped looking outside for things to suddenly changed and  started looking within? What if when we are most afraid, we turn up the  volume on our inner voice, our inner wisdom? We tell our children, trust  your heart, follow your compass. How do you cultivate your own?  Wouldn't the world be just a little bit more patient, more open and  kinder, if we each took responsibility for our own energy and tuned into  our own inner map for guidance?

Developing a connection with  your inner wisdom requires no church, no fancy ritual, no anointed book  of rules. You can tap into what you know to be true and allow the  messages to surface and guide you from the comfort of your living room  or the log that sits beside the creak out back.  In my latest blog post,  I share with you the simple process I use for tapping into my inner  wisdom. I have many practices, but in this particular post, you can see  how I use my essential oils to enhance my Good Tarot readings.

Think of the cards as a prompt- a way to twist the dial on my inner  radio station to the right. What we feed grows, some simple steps to  grow your inner store of optimism and your grounded sense of self can be  as simple as a 5 minute meditation or consulting the Good Tarot.

Aren't you just a little bit curious? Come on, admit it. What rituals bring you moments of inner peace and expansion?