You Get What You Get: Beyond Achievement, Into Alignment.

In this empowering episode of Awakening the Light Within, host Dawn M. Rivers delves into the transformative journey from being a people pleaser to embracing your true potential with Main Character Energy. Discover practical tips and actionable steps to reclaim your power, set healthy boundaries, and celebrate your unique strengths. Tune in as Dawn guides you through exercises and insights that will help you prioritize self-worth and authenticity, paving the way for a more fulfilling and confident life. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal or professional life, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement to support you on your journey.

In this episode, Dawn covers:

Ready to step into your Main Character Energy? Hit play and let’s awaken the light within you!

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Welcome to Awakening the Light Within, the podcast dedicated to guiding you on your journey of personal growth and transformation. I’m your host, Dawn M. Rivers, and in this episode, we’re diving into "10 Tips for Success."

Whether you're just starting out on your path or looking to enhance your current progress, these tips will provide you with practical strategies to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential. From setting clear goals to embracing failure, staying positive, and focusing on self-care, these insights are designed to help you stay motivated and consistent.

Join me as we explore:

1. How to set clear and achievable goals

2. The importance of consistency in your efforts

3. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity

4. Prioritizing self-care for a healthy body and mind

5. Maintaining a positive mindset to overcome challenges

6. Breaking down big goals into manageable tasks

7. Seeking feedback for continuous improvement

8. Building a supportive network

9. Staying open to continuous learning

10. Celebrating your wins, no matter how small

Tune in and discover how these actionable tips can transform your journey to success. Don't forget to subscribe to Awakening the Light Within for more episodes filled with inspiration, guidance, and powerful insights. Let’s awaken the light within and create the life you’ve always dreamed of!

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Welcome back to the Awakening the Light Within podcast! In today’s episode, we’re unlocking the secrets to enhancing your intuition with practical tips you can incorporate into your daily life.

Join me, Dawn M. Rivers, as we delve into:

Whether you’re looking to start your journey or deepen your existing practice, these practical tips will help you enhance your intuition and live a more connected, intuitive life. Tune in and transform your everyday experiences with the power of intuition!

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My good friend, Salim Moore, recently passed away after a battle with health issues, and I felt called to honor her memory with stories of our friendship.

This episode is a way for me to process and grieve by sharing my memories of our fun times as friends.

Thank you for listening.

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If you are grieving or feeling sad, here are some resources for you:

The Garden Within: Where the War with Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins by Dr. Anita Phillips

Change Me Prayers: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Surrender by Tosha Silver

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Trisha Hersey

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron

Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power by Lalah Delia

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Awakening the Light Within! In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of intuition and guide you through four actionable steps to harness your inner wisdom.

Join me, Dawn M. Rivers, as we explore:

Whether you're new to the concept of intuition or looking to deepen your connection with your inner wisdom, this episode offers practical steps you can implement right away. Tune in to start your journey towards a more intuitive and empowered life!

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I recorded this one back in 2022 but never scheduled it. Listen to how I manifested a summer of being "famous." Let me know if you have manifested something you've always wanted.

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Hey there, Awakeners!

It's been a long time since I've released a podcast episode. I need a break and time to recharge.

I'm happy to announce that Season 2 starts this September 2024! I have new stories and ideas to share.

You'll get tips, tools, and techniques for living a happy, whole, and free life while learning more about the Awakened Woman Framework, the Awakened Woman Archetypes, and topics that empower you on your path to awakening!

Make sure your notifications are turned on and share with someone you know would benefit from this podcast.

Visit my website to connect with me. www.dawnmrivers.com

Have you heard of Dawntember? It's my birthday month! September 21 is my actual birthday but I love to celebrate it all month long. In 2012, I started celebrating my birthday by taking advantage of discounts and coupons for retailers, restaurants, and spa services. I would share what I was doing on Facebook and a college friend named it "Dawntember!" But of course, there's more to the story than that so you have to listen.

As you have been following my journey through stories, you're seeing the theme of transformation. The first step to transforming your life is to Change Your Thoughts. I had to learn to do this in order to find happiness, wholeness, and freedom. Celebrating you is a mindset shift. 

Learn more when you access my free workbook to help you start your transformation. I also created a list of books I've read to help me change my thoughts. Get the list for free. 

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If you want to work with me, head over to my website and set up some time for us to talk.

https://www.dawnmrivers.com/coaching

At the age of 25, I started working in public library as I was pursuing my Masters Degree. I was excited to share my ideas and wanted to try out what I was learning in Library School. But alas, I was told my ideas weren't the way they did things at that library. I worked there for about a year before moving on to a new public library. My ideas and enthusiasm were embraced and I tripled circulation as well as increased traffic in our programs. A few years later I switched to school libraries and was working in a high school. I think I was about 32. One of my mentors advised me to "fly under the radar" because I was getting a lot of attention and she didn't want me to get hurt.

Here's the thing, I can't do that. Eagles soar on thermal heat above everything as high as 10,000 feet above sea level without suffering from the lower levels of oxygen. They seek out heat to fly! 

One day another colleague said, "they" had been watching me and wanted to know if I would like to take students to Japan for a month. (Mind you, this trip was fully paid for with a stipend. It was a huge honor and a big responsibility.) If I had been flying under the radar, I would not have been noticed and afforded the opportunity to travel to Japan that year, Mexico the next year, and Germany the last year I worked at the high school. I even went to Brazil because I let the State Department know I wanted to go and why I would be the best candidate for the experience.

People mean well and wanted me to be safe. However, eagles don't congregate with chickens. As a matter of fact, chickens can only fly short distances for food, to perch, or to hide. Their wings aren't strong enough to fly far, were a female eagle's wingspan can be up to 7.2 feet long! 

Therefore, use the heat of a situation to soar, to climb high above those who are safely on the ground, and do so unapologetically.

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I recommend my teacher, Faith Hunter's book at a source to read for your journey of Awakening the Light Within and help you soar.

Spiritually Fly: Wisdom, Meditations, and Yoga to Elevate Your Soul

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If you want to work with me, head over to my website and set up some time for us to talk.

https://www.dawnmrivers.com/coaching

My Yellow Summer!

One year I wore yellow every day for the entire summer and got dozens upon dozens of people to wear yellow, too. It all started when I got my nails painted yellow. I branched out and tried something new. It turned out to be more than just a fad, I created a movement. Friends from across the USA and other countries sent me pictures of them wearing yellow. We wore hats, shoes, shirts, jackets, and jewelry...all the color yellow.

At the time, I didn't know yellow was associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra or, as I like to say, your internal sun. I was still learning to love my life and awaken the light within me. Years later, I learned the Manipura charka or navel chakra's energetic function optimizes one's personal power so that one can navigate one's life with strength and determination. This is what I was doing! I was stepping into my power by wearing yellow.

I created an ebook, Mapping the Chakras, that gives you more details and information on the seven main chakras. If you want to learn more, my favorite book to share with beginners is Chakra Balance: The Beginner's Guide to Healing Body and Mind.

As always, thank you for listening to this podcast. If you want to work with me, learn more here: https://www.dawnmrivers.com/coaching 

Oh yeah, here's the link to the YouTube show I was on, What's Trending Now.