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- By Theresa Savanah Dion
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- 08 Mar, 2025
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How Do You Give Thanks
I hope your week and month have been filled with as many blessings as mine have. Sometimes, it's essential to pause, backtrack, and see how these blessings fit into the larger picture of our lives.
If you've been following my blog or listened to the audio link in my previous post, you'll recall that spiritual self-care is not merely about prioritizing the physical. It's about how we perceive the unfolding events in our lives.
At times, it requires a shift in perspective—to listen and ask our inner wisdom for guidance. It's about becoming aware of our surroundings and recognizing how they mirror us. This awareness enables us to integrate life’s lessons, viewing them as opportunities for healing.
Our subconscious is incredibly powerful, and like me, you might find it easy to switch to auto-pilot. Yet, even when our inner wisdom sends messages and signs, responding in an integrated way can be challenging.
Recently, I've been receiving these messages through strong physical sensations, such as feeling a twist in my core. A recent experience where I ignored these physical signs taught me the importance of heeding them, often to my own detriment when I don't.
I share this because as we journey through our days, we often get caught in our minds and overlook the energetic nudges we receive.
It's tempting to remain at a standstill, waiting for the universe to propel us forward. However, as we navigate life in our physical form, we're prone to auto-pilot. Yet, there's deep gratitude in acknowledging the mishaps we encounter. They remind us of the times we disregarded our innate wisdom.
So, I ask you:
How do you tune into your inner wisdom and recognize the signs it offers?
And how do you respond when a decision, though seemingly a mistake in hindsight, reveals its blessings?
Until next time...
Be Soul Empowered...
The American Dictionary defines intuition as: The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning .
Embracing Intuition: A Journey Beyond Logic
Intuition is the quiet voice within us, sometimes just a whisper, often a guiding beacon in our life journeys. Many of us count intuition as a priority in our decision-making, striving to listen and act upon its guidance. Yet, in a world dominated by logic and reasoning, following intuition can feel like a luxury—a subtle art of balancing decision with action.
We often equate decision-making with logic, living deeply in the mental realm influenced by worldly happenings. But does this mean our intuition is secondary? How do we recognize its presence and trust its messages?
An Experience of Visceral Intuition
Allow me to share a personal journey—a moment when intuition spoke loud and clear. I was in the process of purchasing a vehicle, driven by the mental notion that I needed a new one. During this period, I felt ungrounded due to various life circumstances. Despite these inner signals, I pushed forward with the decision.
In retrospect, signs were abundant: minimal interaction with the seller, a rushed test drive. These hints merged into what I term a "visceral intuition"—a profound, energetic sensation as if my insides were twisting. Ignoring this, I moved ahead with the purchase.
The outcome? The car became a costly endeavor, requiring unanticipated repairs. This episode taught me important lessons about trust and intuition.
Trusting Inner Wisdom
This experience underscored the significance of intuition as a spiritual guide. Often overlooked, unheeded intuition can lead us astray. This journey became a catalyst for deeper healing and a commitment to honor my inner wisdom.
Reflecting on this, I realized the need to reconcile with financial consequences and reshape my relationship with money. The initiation was not just about the vehicle, but the broader lesson of trust.
The Presence of Intuition
Intuition transcends logic, manifesting in various forms—physical signs like my visceral sensation, emotional feelings, or direct guidance steering us away from unfavorable paths. It's a dialogue with our soul, higher self, and guides, uniquely tailored for us to heed.
How do you engage with your intuition?
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Identify Moments: Recall 2-3 instances where your intuition whispered to you. How did you respond, and what were the outcomes?
By sharing our stories and reflections, we nurture a deeper connection to our intuitive selves, embracing a path of heightened awareness and spiritual fulfillment.
Until Next Times
Be Soul Empowered...
''The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.'' Norman Vincent Peale
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to drift into auto-pilot mode? Many of us operate this way, allowing our subconscious to steer us through the day. But, what if we chose a different path, one where we are conscious of our thoughts, actions, and words?
Life is often said to be a reflection of ourselves, and in this sense, being aware becomes our most powerful spiritual tool.
This week, I’m excited to share a segment from my podcast conversation with Kim. In it, I explain how gratitude can be as simple as saying "thank you."
During our chat, I describe how I set intentions with gratitude in everyday situations. For instance, when I go to the gym, I express my thanks for a shower being available right when I need it. Despite the potential wait times, imagining the shower is ready upon my arrival transforms each "thank you" into an active expression of gratitude throughout my day.
I used to document my gratitude daily, and over time, this practice of acknowledging even the smallest joys helped develop a steady flow of thankfulness. It became a spiritual habit.
Until Next Time...
Be Empowered...
