Consciousness, Healing, personal development, Spirituality

Exploring the magical mysteries of May

Welcome to the glorious month of May, my dear readers! Can you believe we are almost halfway through 2024 already? Each month of this year, I’ve felt the build-up of energy, new and sparkling with an expanded consciousness of love and its possibilities, opening me to more of the unknown. The cosmic energy has set us up for a new fourteen year period of creation with the recent Jupiter/Uranus conjunction and during the month of May, Jupiter will play a major role in bringing in exactly what we need to build our new reality.  Life is like a labyrinth, an unsolved mystery that keeps me forever curious as I swim in the depths of soul messages and recall more of my truth.

This is why I’m calling my 11th book, “My Soul’s Stretches, exercises in remembering.” In this post, I will share the first six poems that will be featured in the book. As I recorded each poem, I noticed that the word “mystery” is definitly the theme my spirit guides are asking me to focus on. In order to allow myself to feel into the uncomfortability of the abyss, I must utlize everything I’ve learned in the mastery of self thus far. Holding hands with trust and faith guided through experience has taught me that everything in this physical realm is temporary. Love however, is everlasting and eternal. It can never be destroyed, only built upon. Beauty is found in simplicity. Rest in that knowing my dear readers. Nature is our greatest source in which to observe this beause it just is. Being. Growing. Changing. We are one with it all as the mysteries of life continue to unfold.

I’m in the thick of training my body for a triathlon in mid-July. After taking three months off from high intensity workouts like running, I chose to focus solely on my yoga practice. Two weeks ago, I took a spin class, my first in fourteen years! What a rush of endorpins combined with great music that burns up to five hundred calories in an hour! I’m hooked and have committed to taking the class three times a week in addition to swimming, running, and continuing my yoga practice. “Where your focus goes, your energy flows” is a line from one of my favorite songs called “Energy” by the artist Disclosure. Our bodies are our vessels in which to explore this human journey. There are many ways to tap in and listen to soul messages. The adventure renews each day as I listen to what my body is asking for, becoming an expert at learning how I run energy. This is what makes us all different and also connects us. Everything is energy, my dear readers, and I invite you to become a detective. Become aware of what brings you to cultivating peace, love, and joy for that is what brings you harmony and happiness! These principles are directly related to feeling the wholeness and wellness of mind, body, and spirit. There is a wide variety of practices I utilize besides fitness that bring me to a higher state of consciousness. To know thy self and love thy self is true freedom! May these videos be inspiration for you to dive into the mysteries of your own soul and explore where life is taking you me dear readers!

All aboard for the Magical Mystery Tour

I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 25 years. It was a natural progression from many years dance training . It combines my two favorite activities, breath guided movement and stretching. Yoga is like a religion to me. Practicing yoga releases stagnant energy while expanding into soul guided philosophy. Inner peace is gained while chanting mantras that lay claim to inner beliefs. I’m grateful to feel myself rising to new levels of consciousness within this wild ride of the human experience.

“Musings from the mat”

In every post this year, I feel the need to share the excitement in my heart of being alive on the planet at this time as human consciousness expands to the masses of awaken souls. We are remembering our own power and claiming the Light inside that connects us all . Truth and being, sovereign nature, humbled, seeking resolved as humanity is evolving at a faster pace than ever before. It starts by allowing one self to feel, tapping in by meditation and sound frequencies, as love reveals the Light we all carry. We are one, together for eternity. I highly recommend listening to 432 Hz, the frequency at which the universe vibrates and 639 Hz, which opens and balances the heart chakra for an enlightening experience of peace, love, and joy.

“Dawn of a New Age”

I channeled “Dawn of a New Age” and “The great unknown” the day before the solar eclipse last month. As I sat on the beach, I was filled with a surge of high vibrational energy that was sparking my creativity and producing a buzzing feeling inside my body. Channeling Spirit’s intentions for New Earth’s paradigm shifting reality is an honor that brings me immense joy. May you feel the hope that the healing power of love delivers and be drawn to listen with curious interest to the messages from your own soul, my dear readers. The energies in May will deliver more clarity as we now have the opportunity to absorb, process, and integrate the new downloads of spiritual guidance brought in during eclipse season and the recent Mercury retrograde. These events help us to see what has been hidden and provides us an opportunity to change our course of action. May you choose love as your guide, my dear readers.

“The great unknown”

Practicing meditation creates an intuitive space for reflection of inner realms perception. Lying still and becoming quiet is one of the ways my soul speaks as I listen. I’m grateful for the ever increasing clear connection to love and for the human experience as my mission to help heal humanity one heart at a time through poetry and shamanic healing continues to align to the highest level I can reach to be of service. I believe my poetry is medicine for the masses and will bring each of us into more harmony within our hearts. Being drawn into the depths of my being and sharing insights into the human condition used to confuse me. Now I understand that the truth and wisdom my soul has carried for many lifetimes needs to be heard. I’m here to shine and spread love. First, I had to forgive and heal myself. Like the petals of a lotus flower, I’ve thrived in darkness, overcoming adversity to re-emerge, be reborn and radiantly shine Light. Turning the immense pain I’ve experienced into power!

“Lotus of Light”

Painting is something I love to do. It’s how I creatively express the intuitive nature of my own soul as I allow myself to feel, hear, and see into Spirit’s many messages for me delivered through signs, symbols and synchronicities. This year of 2024 is supercharged with an expanded consciousness of love, Light and magic! “Canvas of Life” explains the experience of tapping into intuitive guidance to fine tune each chakra energy point and align to truth. This piece expresses my deepest intention along the spiritual path to enlightenment and unconditional love. There have been numerous challenges to face while adapting to the growing pains of change. I choose to view them as Divinely delivered opportunities to practice patience, acceptance and unconditional love. The more grace and forgiveness I can show to myself in these difficult moments, the more compassionate I can be with others. The relationships we engage in are filled with these lessons to teach us how to choose love for it is the softer and more gentle road to peace and unity for all.

“Canvas of Life”

I’ve always had a deep fascination and love for crystals. I believe this is something near and dear to my soul and is something that I’ve carried through many lifetimes as a healer. My favorite color is purple and amethysts were the ones I was first drawn to as a child. Now I own a beautiful collection that has gifted me a lot of inner peace, spiritual and emotional protection along my healing journey. They are the stone I resonate most with and often turn to for my own personal growth. They aid in growing patience, guiding me as a traveler into the unknown mysteries on the path to enlightenment along the spiritual journey. Awakening to more self-acceptance provided by God’s eternal grace is a mighty blessing. Empowered consciousness of love is what comes alive through prayer and faith.

“Amethyst angel”

May the month of May be a magical mystery ride for you my dear readers. My favorite song by the Grateful Dead is “Eyes of the world”. I share with you the second verse that has always rang true in my soul, and is the experience I pray you come to believe for yourself.

“Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world, the heart has its beaches, it’s Homeland and thoughts of its own, wake now discover that you are the song that the morning brings“

If you’re curious about your own spiritual awakening, please reach out to me. I would love to help you on your soul journey adventure. I can guide you for a long-distance shamanic healing session via phone, tarot card, reading, my recorded meditations and other ritualistic services I provide or to purchase any of my six books of poetry. Please click the link below. See the services tab in the menu on this website. For a personalized, autographed copy of any of my books, please send me an email.

maria@emotionalmusings.com

https://linktr.ee/emotionalmusings

In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.

Consciousness, Healing, Interview, personal development, Podcast, Spirituality

The freedom to fly in February

My dear readers, I greet you in this post with a new depth to my being. Floating on the waves of third eye chakra visions and Divine messages more precious than gold. I started this on this writing journey in 2018 by creating this blog Emotional Musings, which turned into my healing practice as a shaman in 2020 featuring the poetry I channel. I can hardly believe how many transformational treasures I’ve uncovered within myself in six years because I made a decision to share my own personal truths. My biggest intention was to help others on their own path to discover their authenticity and never ever feel alone in their pursuit of the truth. This is a question I believe we all as human beings ask ourselves at some point in life. “Why am I here?” My dear readers, YOU are love, and your internal essence is what makes you who you are. Don’t ever allow anyone to pull you out of your nature and corrupt your power, which is the Light of self-love inside. We are each here to share our unique gifts! By believing in myself and learning to love every piece of my being, I’ve completely transformed myself into a woman I didn’t realize I could ever be. The mantra that inspires this freedom is “my being is freeing.” Simple and clear.

I first began hearing that mantra in late 2021, after I moved in with my sister in Utah to once again, rebuild my life. I like to say that I’ve lived many lives within this one current lifetime. In May of 2022, I shared this post https://emotionalmusings.com/2022/05/07/being-is-freeing/ just weeks before I started expressing myself as a rainbow unicorn with my deadlocked hair. My sister wth her artistic background and expertise in hair design helped me create my current look. I wear my hair this way because it suits my soul.

My beloved took this picture & composed these words in honor of my mission

Currently, there are so many planets in relationship to Aquarius, including personal planets of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Mars. The biggest influence of Aquarius will be felt from its dwelling in Pluto from now until 2044! This is the energy of revolution, my dear readers! Pluto is the planet of generational transformation. It’s a visionary air sign that loves to express itself by thinking outside the box. I advise all of you to keep a close eye on the new ideas, sensations, and pruning of your subconscious in the months and years ahead. Pluto’s last transit was in Capricorn and was stationed there for fifteen years while global institutions and systems thrived. In Aquarius, everything will be turned on its head as the sign of new innovation sparks different perspectives and perceptions to birth ideas. Many systems are breaking already as we see a rise in chaos and destruction, yet one must also see the rise in pushback from the people. Indeed, what an exciting and fascinating time to be alive on this planet! This cosmic configuration is a reset for relationships both personal and professional, on an individual level and for the collective. Unity consciousness is rising with the feelings of connectedness as more and more people awaken to a higher authority’s awareness. Spiritual awakenings are happening at a mass level now.

I recorded another podcast interview that was released on all streaming platforms. Here is the link. Please share with me your thoughts and insights. I feel that these interviews are an opportunity to share my story, shine light into the darkness of suffering, and live out my motto of “Triumphing over Trauma.”

https://youtu.be/hT5bt4Qq7Dw?si=S_dRjzO3jQGbcSGH

The journey of self-love and discovery continues revealing the truth only found inside the core of my being for which breath allows its grand seeing. The freedom to be me is equal to the love I cultivate from inside. Witnessing the warrior within rise. This is a time of transforming from a lightworker to a lightwarrior. I’m locked into this amazingly bright and beautiful elevated cosmic energy of Aquarius season that inspires me to dream more adventurous aspirations for the path ahead. This poem, “Warrior self revealed” was channeled before a recent quantum healing session I participated in three weeks ago. A clairvoyant view into where I’m headed.

Lightworker to Lightwarrior

The new moon this month delivered a brand new energy that we’ve never experienced here on this planet before! It is potent and electrifying, completely filled with exciting promise. Perfectly designed for transformative rebirth and for the reclaiming of our multidimensionality. Connect to your cosmic guides for spiritual insights and prepare to take flight! The word multifarious means “having many varied parts or aspects. This is the magic of integration between the light and shadow selves that are the basis for more of our psychic abilities. We are coming online to our innate talents and limitless potential. Welcome, “Reincarnated multifarious Aquarius.”

Feeling myself in so many new and exciting ways

I feel all of my chakra centers growing, especially my third eye. 2024 is offering us a plethora of cosmic energies and never before felt frequencies to tap into, helping to expand the emotional plane of humanity’s consciousness. I believe this energy is igniting a revolution of remembering who we are. Humbled to receive these Divine messages as a channel for Spirit. Blessed be the journey of the human experience. I choose to walk the path of less resistance by claiming my sovereignty and letting go of the conditioning from the past. I put down that heavy baggage by opening myself to this brand new paradigm we are building. Goodbye, old world. This is what me and my fellow awakened lightworker, warriors, healers, empaths, and starseeds are here to build. Don’t allow any system to define who you are, my dear readers. Follow your heart and let your soul guide you back to the truth. Your authentic voice only heard from inside. You are full of spirited essence built from love.

“Third eye visionary”

The human journey allows our spirits to experience so many things! Cut yourself some slack, forgive yourself for the mistakes you’ve made, and commit to  living with more authenticity to reveal your best self.  One of the most joyful aspects of being human, I believe, is to shapeshift and try on different identities as spirit moves within our being. This is the power to change that is orchestrated by healing from what no longer serves us. May you continue to stay curious, spark wonder, utilize compassion, and trust the process by always staying true to your integrity no matter what life throws at you, my dear readers! May you use this current cosmic configuration to fly free in the month of February and beyond!

If you’re interested in a long distance shamanic healing session via phone, tarot card reading, my recorded meditations and other ritualistic services I provide or to purchase any of my 6 books of poetry please click the link below. See the Services tab in the menu on this website.
For a personalized autographed copy of any of my books, please send me an email.
Maria@emotionalmusings.com
https://linktr.ee/Emotionalmusings

In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.

Healing, Interview, Podcast, Spirituality

The wisdom of experience

My dear readers, January has been a busy and powerful month for me. I can hardly believe how fast time is flying as I’m about to embark upon an adventure eight years in the making. I haven’t returned to my home state of New Jersey since 2016. Together with my partner, we are hitting the road tomorrow for the garden state! We will be visiting his family and friends, marking our first trip as a couple. It’s also my first time meeting all these new people, and I’m looking forward to seeing him in his element. Then, on February 5th, I celebrate my three years of sobriety. Winter season is a time of deep reflection and rest. I’ve been doing my best to focus equally on both while finding a balance between stillness and spontaneous bursts of creativity. Being present requires mindfulness and a heart centered in grace. I can feel my life shifting into an empowered state of being as I level up from Lightworker to Lightwarrior!

Recently, within the last few days, I had two podcast interviews released. The first one I gave for Just INwords was recorded in August of last year soon after I had moved back here to Florida. The second one for Multispective I recorded earlier this month, a day after the electrifying new moon we had in Capricorn. I’m excited to share them here in this post. I’m eager to receive your feedback, my dear readers! Please feel free to share in the comments after listening and watching.

https://youtu.be/sHhM1tNvu-k?si=ELaJYGO6qsEFij27

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6euIylluMdKBbGYVSvld82?si=q4jK7fkxQjyyugVpMJq8Hg

In this piece, my intention is to share the experience of life as a channel for Spirit. It’s an interesting journey that keeps evolving as my gifts grow, and I own more of the true frequency of my energy. This poem conveys the mysterious feelings that proceed my ability to take Divine messages and create poetry.

“Charmed channel”

Whenever I feel myself slipping into self-doubt or fear, I’m reminded by my spirit guides to focus on the word resiliency. The last full moon of 2023 was in my rising sign of Cancer, which provided a complete emotional reset. I’m stronger than I give myself credit for. Aligning with my higher self, I wear love’s armor and remain teflon strong by allowing my soul to compell all actions forward. Integrating this information and utilizing the energy of the first full moon of 2024 in Leo, I set the intention to shine brighter in all my relationships. Hearing my authentic voice has taken many years of healing to reveal fully, and now I sing loud and clear.

“Teflon strong”

Your thoughts create your reality, my dear readers. Choosing which ones to assign truth to becomes what you believe about yourself and the world. Quieting the mind chatter by adhering to the truth of soul allows me to feel into my own intuition. What I choose to believe fuels magic! For what I think I am, I become. What are you feeding yourself, my dear readers? Make sure you allow yourself  to be the masterpiece of miracles that you hone your magic from. Let your heart be your guide.

“The hearth of miracles”

My beloved is my soul’s muse. Our connection inspires so many feelings that flow through my heart and quicken my own internal rhythm. Together, we are peace personified. I’ve never experienced an intimate relationship quite like this. Every day, I am grateful for the love that overflows in my life. This includes the challenges we face and rise from together. My heart beats out of my chest when I look into my beloved’s eyes. He is my perfect match.

“Starshine line”
“Love code”

Everything I’ve learned about myself in both shadow and Light continues to grow my superpowers and sharpens the mastery of self. Like Pam Gregory, an astrologer I admire, greatly says, “I am living an expanded consciousness of love.” Leaving my old life behind, no longer do I suffer from the lies I swallowed to get to this place of self-love and understanding. I’m here to inspire a revolution of remembering who we truly are. We are all connected by our being of love and humanity.

“More than skin deep”

Can you hear the call of love, my dear readers? Accepting what life has taught me puts an end to pain and suffering. Beholden to my joyful heart by answering love’s call. To know and live my purpose fulfills every ounce of life force in my being. Living by feel and moving with a heart centered in grace. I am sharing my magic to inspire others to share theirs. Each of us has our own unique gifts. YOU are needed now more than ever! I believe in you, and I love you!

“Love’s call”

If you’re interested in a long distance shamanic healing session via phone, tarot card reading, my recorded meditations and other ritualistic services I provide or to purchase any of my 6 books of poetry please click the link below. See the Services tab in the menu on this website.
For a personalized, autographed copy of any of my books, please send me an email.
Maria@emotionalmusings.com
https://linktr.ee/Emotionalmusings

In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.

Consciousness, Healing, personal development, Spirituality

2024 means expanding into creation

Welcome to 2024, my dear readers! We are just one week in, and from what Spirit has been sharing with me, this year will be very dynamic and energetically expansive for the collective. As a co-creator with the universe, I feel the roots within the tree of life maturing and of seeds I’ve planted over these last five years ready to sprout fruit with the promise of abundance! Since 2019’s spiritual awakening, I’ve grown and learned so much about myself, the path to healing while being a practicing shaman and channel for Divine messages. I’ve penned over 700 poems and created six self-published books. I’ve managed to write three additional manuscripts that are meant to be published by a traditional publisher. This five year time period has been a nurturing incubator of self-love on the journey to own my power and truth. Criss-crossing the country, I’ve managed five major moves. For an energetically sensitive person, this has stretched my ability to overcome challenges and boost my confidence tenfold. 2024 is the year I truly begin to spread my butterfly wings and soar!

In October of 2023, my team of spirit guides delivered the word I would focus on for 2024. This word is creation. I’ve been choosing to center on one specific word to set my intentions on rather than making resolutions for the entire year. This, for me, lays the foundation for all the intentions and prayers I will send out into the universe. I like to set intentions within each new moon and full moon cycle based on the energy that’s available through my own astrological chart and comic connection to the planets. This practice is an ever deepening dive into understanding how my own energy runs, listening to my intuition and my relationship with Divine Spirit. By continuing to ask myself, “How will this affect what I’m creating,” I stay aware of the alignment to my purpose.

December was a huge slowdown for me in many ways. A goodbye to all that 2023 was, including all the big life changes I encountered. Looking back to see where faith had led me (faith was my chosen word for the year). I was guided to rest more in preparation for all that this year holds for me. Sitting quietly in meditation and loving on my dog Mishka were my main activities. I attended some group energy healings via Zoom that were incredibly beneficial for integrating all the cosmic energy and coping with some of the biggest solar flares our world has experienced since 2017. The activity on the Sun is amping up, and I know many of us lightworkers can feel it in our physical body. Releasing trauma held in the body as layers of old energy fall away so that the light body can grow and expand. Aches and pains, dizziness, and nausea are the main side effects I’ve been experiencing as this shedding process continues. Taking salt baths helps to relax the muscles and the mind. The weather has been colder so I only visited my happy place, the beach once. Telling my human to slow down when my soul wants to fly is a challenge! Rest IS productive is the constant message whispered from intuition. On the days I did get out of bed, I took the opportunity to take in some sunshine in the backyard and listen to Spirit. Here are my musings from the channeled messages of the last month of 2023.

January’s winter weather here allows me to answer the call of Mother Earth as she invites me into hermit mode. Just like the animals that hibernate, it is a time to rest and reflect. To dream about the many creations to come in 2024!

“Nature’s energy”

The phrase “Diamond Up” pays homage to the way I see myself in the world. I’m a rainbow unicorn in the body of a middle-aged woman, and my birth chart resembles the shape of a diamond. I recently tattooed a diamond on the knuckle of my middle finger on my right hand to remind me to “diamond up” and go with my intuition when the going gets tough. I’ve always worked my best magic under pressure and shone the brightest while in the dark. I feel that this year, I will need to remember the inner strength I’ve grown in order to expand into my greatest creations. This is how I talk to myself lovingly in poetic rhymes of affirmation.

“Diamond Up”

To love and be loved is the greatest of all life’s adventures. I am forever grateful to be granted the opportunity to continue where my beloved and I left off in our past lifetime together. His love is my strength and my safe space. Our love is healing me in so many ways and fueling the metamorphosis I find myself in the midst of. Listening to our soul’s music is the background inspiration for the poetry from the heart.



“Beloved souls combine”

Awakening to the truth of who we are and how much power is in this human body by our ability to connect to cosmic energy. Following the spiritual breadcrumbs, the clues the Universe provides continue to unlock what’s been stripped out of our consciousness. Wiping away amnesia and remembering the power we each hold as multidimensional beings having a human experience. The blast of energies upon the Earth is creating the adventure of a lifetime. Together, we are dreaming of a much more loving and compassionate place to continue the journey of being alive at this time. The messages I’ve been channeling lately are the blueprint of this new paradigm for New Earth. What’s awakening for you, my dear readers? Please share in the comments.

“Powerful revival”

I shared the poem, “Shamanic journey” in my last post ,”Winter Solstice of 2023″ https://emotionalmusings.com/2023/12/21/winter-solstice-2023/ and because I believe in its message so strongly, I feel it’s important to share it again. Repeating the energy held within these words is a magic spell I offer you, my dear readers, an intention to inspire your own personal creation. Each of us holds unique gifts that are meant for our purpose. My purpose is to guide others back home to their own truth by remembering the love that resides inside, in their own essence and Light. Healing humanity one heart at a time through poetry and shamanic healing.

“Shamanic journey”

Turning to the higher authority within allows me to decipher the messages in moments of stillness while wrapped in the Light’s burning brilliance. Peace is found again and again. That’s when I can hear the truth. I hear God’s direction for my life. Expressing these truths is what I am compelled to offer this world. Turning channeled messages from the Divine into poetry. The urge to share my art burns like a raging fire inside me. I trust that this year, 2024, will see this intention to fruition.

“God moments”

If you’re interested in a long distance shamanic healing session via phone, tarot card reading, my recorded meditations and other ritualistic services I provide or to purchase any of my 6 books of poetry please click the link below. See the Services tab in the menu on this website.
For a personalized, autographed copy of any of my books, please send me an email.
Maria@emotionalmusings.com
https://linktr.ee/Emotionalmusings

In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.

Consciousness, Healing, Health, personal development, Spirituality

This is Love

“I am a radiant being of Light and healing, I feel peace, I am safe, I heal from a whole place”….this is a mantra sang by the “Beautiful Chorus” singers. This song is called “Hymn of Healing,” and its vibration and message resonates deeply within me. I feel like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. At this time in my life, I’m experiencing a tremendous period of growth and spiritual transformation. There is so much unconditional love within me and surrounding me through God, my partner, and our 5 beautiful German Sheppards. He suggested I compose poems for each of them, and in this post, I will share what was channeled through their spirits and mine. I’ve also begun work on my 10th book of poetry entitled, “My Soul is a Channel.” As I write this post, tears of joy flow like water from my eyes. My heart is accepting and embracing love like I’ve never known it before. The contentment I feel shines as the smile upon my face, the spring in my step, and the rhythm I’m dancing to for the first time in my life!! This is indeed LOVE!

Our pack
My fur babies, Mishka, Xyla YoSha, Yogi and Sasha

My dear readers, when you’ve experienced the darkness that I have, feeling suffocated in the grip of trauma and abuse, you are given a choice. To be bitter or to get better. That’s not my mantra, but it’s one of many I keep on regular rotation in my mind. Love is a choice. My entire existence on this planet has consisted of confusion, pain, and broken promises from the ones who were entrusted to care for me. Awakening to my soul, forgiving myself, and others by learning self-love, grace, and compassion has completely changed my entire state of being! I am clearly seeing and feeling more than I have throughout my entire life. I treat others with the kindness that I wasn’t shown. It’s not always easy, yet I know in an intimate way what many people who’ve experienced trauma walk around feeling like. Worthlessness, hopelessness, and not enoughness plagued me for over forty years. In December, I will turn 46 and thus begin a brand new era of love and renewed healing. This is why I take my purpose so seriously. Helping others to see and feel their own light is my mission.

How does one begin healing, you may ask yourself. It starts by making and keeping small promises with yourself. Deciding to show yourself grace when mistakes and bumps in the road show up as they inevitably will. Then, it’s a determination to keep building upon and practicing what makes your being come alive! For me, it’s a devotion to meditation, listening to sound frequency, singing and dancing, chanting, crystal healing, breathwork, regular exercise, spending time outdoors, and eating a healthy diet. Loving myself means treating myself the way I would my best friend or a dear loved one. I am the only one who knows what’s best for me and can give me the ultimate love. This love comes from the Light within. Every other relationship I engage in is an addition to what I’ve already built inside. Remember, my dear readers, people behave based on how they feel inside and then project that outwards towards others, like a mirror. Ask yourself how clean your reflection is. Being mindful is an act of intentionally sharing your best self with the world!

Caring for our dogs requires a lot of patience and attention. Many years ago, while I was still in addiction and going through a divorce, I was forced to adopt out my own dogs and cat. Saying goodbye to my fur babies broke my heart into a million pieces and was one of the catalysts for me wanting to take my own life in 2011. It wasn’t until these 5 special dogs entered my life that I felt I could reopen my heart to animals after so much hurt in losing my own.

Yogi, who is 7, is the oldest of our pack. We refer to him as our top dog because he has over 100 drug seizures and detections. Our K9 company, DSK9, sniffs out drugs in airports and drug rehabs, saving the lives of thousands of people every day. Yogi works tirelessly seven days a week. He is our best boy. We adore him completely! Go to https://dsk9team.com/ for more information on our company!

“Yogi’s song”

I wrote this piece in celebration of the 4th birthday to our boy, Mishka!! When he was born, he resembled a bear cub. Therefore, his name means bear in Russian. He is our largest German Sheppard and has captured my whole heart. He and I hold a very special bond with one another apart from the rest. We love him so much!!

“Handsome bear”
My whole ♥️

The mama of our brood is Sasha, a 6 year old German Sheppard, Yogi’s partner out in the field and at home. She’s mothered 2 litters with a total of 16 puppies. She’s our queen. This is dedicated to her tremendous legacy.

“Sasha shines”

The youngest is YoSha. She’s the smallest one with the brightest spirit. I can relate to her exuberance and zest for life!! I feel she is me in dog form. This is for YoSha.

“The call of YoSha”

Two year old Xyla has the most unique presence of all 5 of our German Sheppards. She and YoSha are incredibly close as sisters. They are the same age and from the same litter. She has a nose like her Dad, Yogi, and her mother Sasha’s sweet nature. This is dedicated to our sweet girl.

“La Vida de Xyla”

I often tell my partner that our dogs are each an extension of him, his personality, and his soul. I see qualities of him in each of them. It’s magical and remarkable. Plus, his life path number is five. Our life path number together is also five, and I love the synchronicity of that so much!

“The power of five”

“Abstract music” is the first poem in my 10th collection of poetry. Listening to soul messages gifts me more of my authentic truth and awakens the deep sovereignty within. This next life chapter I’m beginning is so incredibly bright. My heart is full, and my being is at peace. The amount of joy and gratitude I feel for life is something I really can’t put into one word, though every year I choose one to focus my healing upon. This year, I chose faith. Every month, in 2023, I continued to be brave and take big leaps of faith towards my heart’s desires. I’ve begun thinking about which word I will choose for 2024. I’m leaning towards creation. Everything in my life is completely different now as the end of the year approaches than it was in January. I’m creating the life of my dreams with my beloved, a highly spiritual and generous man, and these 5 dogs by our side. The poetry I channel is how I express what it feels like to use my sensitivities as superpowers, shine my God given Light and connect to others.

“Abstract music”
Full Moon ritual
Recognizing the Light within
Opening to its wonder

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In light and in shadow, always with love. Namaste.