The universe is a university. Life is your classroom. 🌐|💖

Welcome, 2025! If you subscribe to the traditional 12-month calendar, it's a New Year, and there are many beautiful reasons to enjoy this fresh start. 🎊

It's also imperative to acknowledge that parts of the world are in shambles, in ways that are completely unfair to the people who are suffering through conflict that's outside of their control / without the freedom of choice. Racism, sexism, classism, natural disasters, domestic and international terrorism, etc... whether or not you're able to relate, these are real things that real people + their loved ones are experiencing. Even if it doesn't directly impact your existence, it still affects "U." 🌌 (the Universe/You)

*A perspective that may or may not resonate, but is important to express: As a human race, we absolutely can (and should) do better in how we treat ourselves + the world/universe around us -- we're all on an individual and collective journey. 💡

Accountability and growth purposes aside, closing the door to negative judgement opens the mind/heart to more creative/innovative possibilities in the most incredible ways. Healthy conflict is sometimes necessary out of protection or advocating for the most vulnerable, but it's never a well-earned 'win' (success achieved genuinely) if you're causing harm to people or the planet just to help yourself. As we progress through this new calendar year, may we all aspire to higher heights of authenticity, compassion, empathy, kindness, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging... and whatever else resonates for ya. :)

Today's new-year episode features a segment from the "Reflections on Life" docuseries -- sharing wisdom from a wonderful woman who has lived for nearly a century and the essential lessons she's learned along her authentic journey. ☯ (more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reflectionsof.life/)

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Then. Now. Next. 🌐|💖

People, places, spaces... Positive, negative, neutral... all beings + experiences we encounter along our authentic journey are meant to illuminate (teach us) for a reason/season. 🌌(💡)

On this date (10/20 or 20/10 depending on your location in the world) we're on episode 103 (in 2024). From a numerology perspective, this can represent a past/present/future progression (in any context) -- or perhaps something new & improved personally/professionally for you, loved ones, etc. (i.e. authentically aligned) 🎊

Today's episode features an extended collective energy reading highlighting these concepts and more for navigating the journey of authentic living + achieving success genuinely, as you define it / see fit. ☯ (more at: ⁠⁠⁠authenticservicegroup.org⁠⁠⁠)

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Living is a process of unique transformation through nature, space and time, woven into the fabric of your being. 🌐|💖

In many parts of globe, Autumn/Fall has begun 🍂 -- a diversely colorful season that represents routine as well as change (old & new). The next month is on the horizon, and there is also a rare "mini moon" that will be in Earth's gravitational pull from this day (9/29) until the 25th of November, not anticipated to return again until 2055. 🌌

As part of the human experience, we all go through similar cycles with various people, places & spaces we encounter along our life journey. Alignment and/or Collaboration of values ideally determines who/what stays or goes, based on who/what works best for you/U + the world around you/U. 🙌

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"Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future." — R.L. Peters 🌐|💖|🌌 #buildeachotherup

Universal consciousness in life & leadership is akin to the art of interior design. 🎨

There are elements you may feel energized to DIY (do it yourself), resources + inspiration can be curated to guide you along the creative process, or what you're implementing may require support from a specialist. Perhaps (ideally), from a higher perspective, the shape of You/U considers & includes all the above -- regardless of preference or style. We are all wonderfully made. ✨

For episode 101 (of 111) we're resuming the UGT groove with a clean slate + extended collective energy reading highlighting the journey of authentic living and achieving success genuinely, as you define it / see fit. ☯ (more at: ⁠⁠authenticservicegroup.org⁠⁠)

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Everything in the Universe is a masterpiece in the making. Art is the complex simplicity of life itself. 🌐|💖

In any context/way/shape/form:

Seeing things from a universally conscious, higher perspective allows us to consider the societal concept of superior/inferior talent, passion, contribution, art modality (i.e. unfriendly competition) as null & void. When the collective intention is to contribute toward raising vibrations rather than lowering them -- with compassion + integrity, everybody wins. 🌌

This episode features "Authenticity: Who You are is Non-Negotiable" -- an uplifting/empowering MLT (Management Leadership for Tomorrow) seminar by Caroline A. Wanga (Target's former Chief DEI Officer & VP of Human Resources; current President & CEO of ESSENCE Ventures). In this talk, she gives perspective on why authenticity is critical for success + how to honor exactly who you are, while also advancing in leadership. Although the seminar is designed for a work/corporate setting, Caroline provides wisdom applicable for anyone, anywhere, to be an authentic leader of others and self. ☯ (more at: ⁠mlt.org⁠)

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"We are all wonderfully made. If you want to be unique, start by being your authentic self." 🌐|💖

Universally, it's a clean slate + fresh start with summer solstice (perhaps a different season on your side of town) on the horizon... also quite fitting for UGT's 99th episode on the 9th with 100 (of 111) around the corner. 🌅✨

In numerology, 99 is an "Angel Number" or "Master Number" believed to represent being on the verge of a significant decision or shift. Reflections for everyone to consider (wellness for all):

This episode features an extended collective energy reading highlighting all the above (and more) along the journey of authentic living and achieving success genuinely, as you define it / see fit. ☯

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“What will be, will be.” 🌐|💖

1 in 4 people are experiencing mental health challenges or navigating mental illness. Despite the illuminating statistics, there is stigma/taboo that has always existed around mental health, leading to many people suffering/witnessing a preventable decline in quality of life or the unfortunate loss of life itself.

This episode will be published on 5/5 -- from a spiritual lens, 5 in numerology represents change, transformation, growth... in the spirit of a new month + clean slate, this episode features curated, conscious conversations with wisdom shared and different perspectives on how to proactively shift (individually and collectively) from hurt/harm to healing. A gentle reminder that the realm of mental health is universal and in some way, shape or form impacts us all. ☯ (more at: ⁠⁠www.ted.com⁠⁠)

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What would be the meaning of light, if there were no darkness? It's when a rainbow emerges from stormy weather. It's a canvas for the planets and the stars. 🌐|💖

The eclipse is a natural, gentle and timely reminder that the world/universe is vast with a plethora of people/places/spaces...

Having a moral compass is essential for navigating around/above/through inevitable detours that present themselves throughout life's journey. 🧭

Honoring integrity + authenticity in a society fueled by greed + cruelty is not easy nor status-quo. It takes high emotional intelligence, strength, courage, honesty and wisdom to remain composed against physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual attacks that may cross your path and try to (but shall not) obliterate your mind/body/soul/spirit along the way. 💡

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In the spirit of Recalibration & Renewal, this episode features gems of wisdom from Sadghuru Vasudev (spiritual educator, author, speaker and founder of the Isha Foundation) + Dr. Michael B. Beckwith (minister, author, founder and director of the Agape International Spiritual Center) on how to maneuver, heal, grow and transform any negativity/oppression thrown your way into a positive/healthy new beginning. ☯ (more at: agapelive.com + isha.sadghuru.org)

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“Every challenge faced, every lesson learned, and every success achieved is an opportunity to be thankful for the growth and progress they bring.” 🌐|💖 — Amy Porterfield

Easter = Rebirth 🌜🌞🌛 -- resilience, meaning and direction; the opportunity to start over + rebuild no matter what life throws your way...

In the spirit of the holiday, this episode features a talk from Oprah Winfrey (a UGT fave) with trauma therapist, minister, and author Dr. Anita Phillips about her New York Times bestselling new book, "The Garden Within: Where the War with Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins." As Oprah guides the conversation, Dr. Anita paints the picture of how embracing emotions (rather than suppressing them) + navigating emotions in a healthy way contributes toward living our most powerful life. Blending faith, the latest discoveries in neurobiology and her own research, Dr. Anita shares how to cultivate our internal garden + reach a desired state of mental/emotional/spiritual well-being. ☯ (more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oprah.com/app/super-soul-sunday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” 🌐|💖 - Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy (belated) 2024 🎉 -- it feels great to be back after a break, and it's MLK holiday weekend in the states! (*MLK National Day of Service: Monday, 1/15*)

Considering the current state of conflict throughout the world and recent attempts to dismantle anti-oppression initiatives, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, global/universal legacy + vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, and peace resonate now as much as (perhaps more than) ever.

We're long overdue for a paradigm shift in our systems... Rather than resorting to tearing people/places/things/spaces down as a means to an end, what if conflict was explored with the intention for everyone to win, as reasonably as possible? Instead, what if we built the world + each other up? 💡

Each day is a fresh start and a chance to recalibrate our own vision for justice + definition of authentic living -- especially in the spirit of the new year. Ultimately, the elements of Dr. King's mission were intrinsic motivations, cultivated from within. How can each of us begin to nurture / continue to nurture that energy within ourselves, while giving others permission to do the same in their own way in 2024 (and beyond)? Injustice (misalignment) that stems from the inner self, whether directed toward ourselves or others, is indeed a threat to justice everywhere...

This curated episode features a recent CBS News interview with the renowned Oprah Winfrey where she answers these existential questions, explores overcoming challenges/conflict + life lessons, travels the road to "happier-ness" and highlights practical/spiritual/uplifting mental health tips from her new book co-authored with Harvard professor and social scientist, Arthur C. Brooks, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier." ☯ (more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cbsnews.com/person-to-person⁠⁠⁠)

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