Our Emotions Are Magical Portals

Feeling broken is your call to remember that you can never actually break. Rob said this in front of his friends and in front of my best friend, Kasey, too. I wanted love, and he wanted my virginity. Because Rob didn’t like me anymore, I felt broken. And then being married felt like something that I wasn’t supposed to be doing. Having an affair definitely felt like something I shouldn’t have done. And then my first feelings of true empowerment happened when I felt strong enough to stand on my own and file for divorce. You can move through it into a space of clarity, stillness, and peace. You’re stronger than a diamond on your own path, and the Universe is guiding you on every step of the journey. Say in your mind, I see you, and send positive healing energy their way. This not only raises your vibration but raises the collective vibration of humanity as well. It could lower your vibration, cancel your manifestations, or make your chakras all fizzle out of alignment.

Something  Special

Something Special

This flawed thinking encourages emotional suppression, which stunts wholeness. I was really great at putting on a brave face, sweeping my issues under the rug, and not talking about the pink elephant in the corner of the room. Our emotions are magical portals to infinite possibilities. When you reveal your feelings, instead of trying to hide them, you can feel truly whole and authentic. One of the most powerful ways that I got through my time living below the poverty line as a single mother was to take one day at a time. Some days were extremely scary when I didn’t know if we were going to run out of money for food or toilet paper or if our electricity was going to get shut off. Reaching the end of each day felt like a milestone. This is where I learned how to practice the art of tiny gratitude. Even if it was just feeling appreciation that my kids had dry toast for dinner and their tummies were full, I knew I had something to feel so grateful for. One of my favorite things to do is to write lists. As simple as it sounds, I would write lists of things that would bring me joy. Joy is a value that I have to live and express every single day.

Something So Right

Just like people have habits about brushing their teeth or washing their hands, I have a habit of being joyful. I love to laugh and feel playful, so seeking joy every single day is how I activate and maintain my own magic. It’s so simple it might seem stupid, actually. For instance, when I feel my face in the sunshine, it brings me joy. When I cuddle my kids or take the first sip of a hot cup of tea in the morning or feel like dancing to a song I love, it brings me great joy and lights me up. Joy keeps me present, grounded, and lighthearted to navigate the ups and downs of daily life. Throughout many times in my life, I have felt so lonely that I sparked a conversation with the Universe. In fact, we formed quite a beautiful relationship. I would ask for help, say thank you for things, and ask how I could be sent divine guidance or how I could be of service to others in need. The Universe would always respond, every time when I was being intentional. When we connect with the Universe, we recharge our energy systems and lean into the truest essence of who we are as human beings. Have you ever just wanted to be heard instead of being bombarded with a solution or a quick fix to your problem? Nothing’s quite as aggravating as being given unsolicited advice.

A Fool No More

For instance, when I need to talk to Sean about something that is on my mind or in my heart, he usually asks me if I want support or a solution. Sometimes I say both. Using this point of choice in our relationship allows us to hold space for each other and doesn’t allow room for me to feel like his intentions are to fix or solve me in some way, because I’m not broken. What are things, people, places, and experiences that make you feel whole, cherished, and valued? Have you ever felt broken before, and if so, why and how? What are specific ways that you could choose to consciously accept your reality exactly the way it is right now? What are some thoughts and feelings that rise up when you contemplate that everything is perfect and divinely guided in this very present moment? What level of responsibility have you taken for others throughout life? What level of responsibility have you taken for your own emotional reactions to people and experiences? One of the most powerful and transformative elements of changing your life is to learn how to let go of the old and make way for the new. Whether it’s releasing the energy of the past or getting rid of unwanted belongings, it can be an arduous journey to identify what no longer serves you, but it’s tremendously helpful if you are brave enough to step aside from the patterns that can keep you stuck. As an example, for many years, my eating disorder was a highly toxic and addictive behavior that I had trouble letting go of. When my anxiety would flare up or get triggered, then I would process my emotions by hurting myself. It’s a uniquely powerful rite of passage to move from the mindset of being a victim to being a survivor. The key distinction between the two is being willing to do the healing work required to keep moving forward in your life despite the pain. I would carefully plan my binges. The moment I heard my husband leave, I would get Thomas ready into his snowsuit, and we would walk to the local candy store.