“We all have experiences and those experiences matter.”

In the world of high-energy motivational talks and sessions, this phrase might sound cliché, but bear with me for a moment.

How often have you looked back at an event, cringed, and hastily brushed it under the carpet? A lot, I bet. We’ve all been there, done that. But the irony is, in our effort to bury experiences, we give them the very power we want to take away.

Step 1: Say Hello To Your Experience

If you’re waiting for a groundbreaking first step, I hate to disappoint. It’s pretty simple – acknowledge the experience. You can’t rewrite a chapter in your life story if you refuse to admit it exists. It’s like trying to paint a masterpiece without acknowledging the canvas.

Step 2: Embrace Ownership, Not Victimhood

Now, this is where things get gritty. When I say ‘owning the experience,’ I’m talking about real ownership. See, you could wear the cloak of victimhood, and sometimes, rightfully so. But why be the subject of a narrative when you can be its author?

When we rage against an experience, fighting tooth and nail to undermine its influence, it’s like trying to douse a fire with gasoline. Spoiler: The fire wins.

Instead, take a deep breath, step back, and ask:

• Why did I need this experience?
• How did I end up here?
• What set the stage for this moment?

For instance, had you asked me if I’d ever stand at the Boston finish line, awaiting the devastation of two explosive blasts, I’d have laughed. Yet, there I was. But life, in its complex web, often has bigger plans than our imaginations can fathom.

The Magic Behind The Scenes

There’s this all-encompassing higher consciousness. Think of it as our celestial back-up, always rooting for us. It pushes us, often into uncharted waters, because it sees potential. Potential that’s so magical, it’s almost surreal.

It’s the age-old saying: “It’s not happening to us, it’s happening for us.” But how about pushing that boundary a tad bit more? What if it’s not just happening for us but because of us? Yes, that means even those curveballs that seemed way out of left field.

When we genuinely own an experience, we align ourselves with a purpose so profound that the universe itself takes notice. By acknowledging our role in the tapestry of our life, we look at our experiences with newfound respect and gratitude.

Be The Master of Your Narrative

It’s quite liberating when you think about it. When we interact with our experiences, not as mere recipients but as co-creators, their grip on us loosens. It’s the magic of perspective. Your experiences no longer define you – instead, you define them.

So, the next time life throws a wrench in your plans, catch it, polish it, and see the reflection of a person ready to own their story. Because that, dear reader, is where the real magic begins.

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This blog is dedicated to every individual who believes in the power of experiences, and to those who are on the journey of discovering it. Let’s continue to create, understand, and revel in the magic that is life.

 

 

I don’t see the difference between intuition and imagination. Essentially, they are one thing. Here’s why:

Our minds are incredibly creative. They are also fantastic resources and tools that are constantly processing and upgrading, looking to utilize the information they have. What often happens, though, when we have a thought we don’t like, or when a song goes on repeat, or when someone asks us a question and our mind brings something up, the first thing we say is “Oh that’s ridiculous. There’s no way that could be true.” We shove it off to the side and dismiss it.

This comes up a lot, especially in self-work. I’ll ask people to get curious about things so we’re always asking questions to open awareness. I might ask them, “When was the first time you thought you couldn’t trust yourself?” Most often,they’ll sit there and think about it. That’s the first problem, thinking about what the answer is when they’ve already gotten it. Something has already popped up in their minds – a baby in a crib, a three year old walking around with a lollipop, a child playing on a jungle gym – and they’ll think it’s ridiculous. They think, “I don’t remember when I was a baby. There’s no way that could have happened.” When they dismiss it, however, they don’t allow their mind to bring the truth, the awareness, forward. They’ve missed exactly what we are trying to find.

When I provide the question and the clear space and let the mind do the rest, it can show up in a number of different ways. It can show up as a song that repeats in your head. When that happens, you might think, “Of course it’s going to show up. I just listened to it three times.” But the verse that’s repeating in your head is trying to tell you something. That verse is actually key to opening the door to a healing that needs to occur.

Your mind is constantly showing you the way to healing, but when we discount it and say it’s ridiculous, we slowly erode our ability to trust ourselves. When that happens, the thoughts we need to recognize to heal don’t come through, and those intuitive hits or creative sparks we long for, they are clogged as well.

Now for the Harry Potter part:

I don’t want to spoil it for anybody, but after Harry dies, and he’s crossed over, he has this big, profound conversation with Professor Dumbledore about what has happened, where he’s at, and what he can decide to do, As the professor turns to walk away Harry asks one final question. “Professor, is any of this real or is it just happening inside my head?” Dumbledore responds in his infinite wisdom “Of course it’s happening inside your head Harry. Why should that mean that it’s not real.” Now, if Harry had decided to shove that aside, to think it ridiculous, he would have completely missed the choice he had the opportunity to make and the wizarding world may not have been saved.

For me, every thought, every awareness that comes to mind is begging a question. It’s asking to be addressed in some way. I don’t believe in randomness. Every thought is meant to reveal something to you. The goal for everybody is to be open and aware, because If we don’t trust what comes to mind, we are not going to trust our intuition either.

 

 

There’s a kind of curiosity that transcends merely exploring the external world. It delves deep into the intricacies of the mind, the dynamics of emotions, and the complex maze of human intuition. Allow me to unravel this a bit for you.

When people utter the word “curiosity,” the immediate visual is perhaps a child poking a beetle or an astronomer peering through a telescope. It’s often about the world outside of us. But what if I told you there’s more to it than just that? You see, my journey made me redefine my own understanding of this term. And it happened in a rather extraordinary way.

From Bombing to Being

My healing journey began post a traumatic bombing experience. While helping others heal with my techniques, I found myself guiding the vice president of a company. His declining health and increasing aggression was evident. I didn’t offer solutions. Instead, I listened, really listened. There was an exchange – not of words, but of presence. That connection, that deep mutual understanding without utterance, is what I define as presence.

Intuition: The Unseen Connection

But then something uncanny occurred. This presence morphed into intuition. I began to see while I listened to podcasts, as if these senses were inexplicably intertwined. I would focus on a topic, and it would manifest in different ways on platforms like Instagram.

Call it fate, call it a domino effect; I kept being led exactly where I needed to go. This path not only helped me diagnose conditions like Chronic Lyme disease but also steered my healing.

The Maze of Curiosity

The curiosity I revere focuses on the internal. It’s about understanding our reactions, emotions, and decisions. When faced with emotional turbulence, instead of being swept away, take a step back and ponder, “Isn’t that interesting?” and then “I wonder why?” This elevates your perspective. You start navigating the maze of your mind, rather than being trapped in it.

Your subconscious, if unbridled, will usher you towards answers. The route you take, influenced by the questions you ask, shapes your interpretation of events. Find that focal point, and everything unravels, clearing your path forward.

Let me illustrate with a personal story:

In 2015, during my trips to Wisconsin Dells for immunotherapy shots, I expected the usual fatigue post-treatment. But one time, a lingering headache caught me off-guard. Delving into the ‘why,’ I found out that the same day I got my shot, my husband faced an extensive reprimand about our family decisions. Although miles apart, I felt that energy, that rebuke. It seeped into my subconscious, translating into physical pain. Only when I confronted and processed this realization did I truly heal.

Curiosity: The Key to Unlocking Your Mind’s Maze

Navigating through the mind’s labyrinth can be chaotic. Yet, with the right tools of curiosity and introspection, you can disentangle its complexity.

So next time you’re at a crossroads, whether in life or within yourself, get curious. Dive into the maze, armed with questions, and let them guide you through. Because often, the answers lie within you, waiting to be discovered.

In 2020, like so many others, I found myself seeking new forms of entertainment during lockdowns to try and fill some of the monotonous time at home. It was during this time that I discovered the Queen’s Gambit, a Netflix limited series that has caught the world’s attention, and I became entranced. Here are the 5 biggest lessons I learned from this show.