Today, I’m changing it up a little bit by pulling a tarot card to kick things off! In this episode, I cover a range of topics --from finding beauty to seeking our life’s purpose to meditation’s magic.

What we are seeking is ourselves - seeking our purpose, seeking who we really are. There's no such thing as failure. Failure is the only disappointment in our expectations not being met. What failure is actually information we can use to take the next step in inspired action.

As we gather information, we can peel away the layers that cover up our inner knowing. And meditation can help with that.

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Today’s poems: “Needing a mirror” by Hafiz

“Ode to a Bar of Soap” by Pablo Neruda

You know the saying: where your attention goes, energy flows. So let me ask you this: in a time of empire collapse, where are you placing your attention? Are you focusing on the despair fed to us by mainstream media? Or can you direct some of your energy towards joy?

In this week's episode, I talk about how thriving is possible when the world feels too much. Restoration and connection are important to helping us keep going in the fight for liberation. Don't give in to despair and hopelessness! Listen in to learn how to not just survive, but thrive.

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Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:

• Tarot/Oracle Card: The Knight of Cups (Reversed)

• Poem: “Elephant God” by Hafiz

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This episode's oracle card is The Great Severing. Feels forboding. How do we stay open to love when we are wounded? In a time when things start to feel hopeless or pointless, it's even more important to keep going. But how? How do we stay the course? What does self-worth have to do with it? How can ritual help us?

Tune in to find out!

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Today’s poems/ Books / Oracle / Tarot Cards mentioned:

• Tarot Card: The Great Severing

• Poem: "What do White Birds Say?” By Hafiz

  
  

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