YOUR LINK TO HEALING

WARNING:  If you are squeamish or you are eating, don’t read this, as it may gross you out.  

The elementary school nurse’s office and the First Aid kit is scary for most kids.  In the second grade, I saw one of my classmates fall off the monkey bars with a finger bent sideways protruding like some alien claw.  Another time, a classmate was coughing up green stuff.

But when it came to scrapes and cuts, it wasn’t such a scary place.  In fact, the nurse told all of us kids that we need not be afraid, because a clean wound was our friend, because it meant it could heal.  

In second grade, I had a friend who had a book of scabs.  When she fell down, and her scab healed, she would peel it off and glue it into a scrapbook.  To some, this is weird.  To some, this is sick.  However, before you judge, it will surprise you to understand the bigger picture of what this is.

One day, my friend saw the scrape on my knee from when I fell off the monkey bars.  I no longer had a Band-Aid on it.  She begged to pull off my scab and put it in her scrapbook, which was actually nicely organized.  It had the date of the injury and the date of healing.  It was like a diary of ‘boo-boos.’

At first, I was not quite sure what to make of it.  As I got older, I later came to understand she was trying to give me a gift beyond sharing her scab book with me.

Both of us believed the nurse and all she told us about a clean wound.  We were not afraid to confront the wound.  When we both fell down, we did not wince pouring rubbing alcohol in the wound.  It was not that we sickly enjoyed letting it sting like hell.   

Maybe it was strange we marveled at the hydrogen peroxide bubble, foaming up, sizzling like Alka Seltzer, but it wasn’t because it looked cool or like some science experiment.  It was something more.

Once clean, the wound would be healthy and be void of bacterial that could cause infection. The pain it would take to do the right thing would make us healthier in the end, no matter how scary it was as a thought to pour something in the wound that would hurt.

There was none of this throwing a Band-Aid over it to not look at it and confront it, rather it was just to keep it clean, but eventually the bandage would need to be ripped off – and swiftly.  Ahh… from here the wound can breathe. Liberation waited to be claimed in this ‘freedom.’ 

In life, many people like to use bandages metaphorically to cover something up they don’t want to look at, confront or face head-on. Perhaps the bandage is a way to avoid acknowledging what is underneath, never to be addressed.  In the end, if things are not addressed, then they are never fixed or healed.

My friend who kept the scab book kept her scabs like trophies – they represented something more. The book itself was to manifest a sense of resolve, completion in making a statement, an accomplishment.  “I healed.  Yes, I may fall again, but I WILL HEAL.  I have physical proof of this, therefore I must trust..”  This was her message.  This is what she was trying to say to me, by asking for my scab.

“Remember that time when you fell off the monkey bars on XYZ date and you’re your knee healed?  Look at your knee now, you’re okay.”

I am sharing this nugget so that you can see that you will heal, too.  No matter how many times you fall down in life, you will heal.  You cannot fail.  You just heal and start anew.

You have everything you need to be okay and succeed.  Maybe you feel scared.  It is human to feel scared, but you don’t have to let it isolate or paralyze you from doing something, because it is far scarier to attempt nothing and have no wounds, stories to tell, moments to share, victories, triumph and yes, healing.

Your LINK to healing begins by acknowledging you have nothing to fear because fear isn’t real.

Healing begins with reflection, introspection and above all the ability to broaden your willingness to be open to a having a new perspective on any situation you need to heal from.  Once you take this on, you can exorcise the negativity that may be holding you back from living your best life.   Why have an oozing, puss-filled infection underneath a bandage?  Cleaning and healing your deepest wounds will get you on the road to real healing.

While it is not comfortable, know that once you do this, you will be healed and won’t have to go through that process of addressing it again, if you do the work.

The ‘idea’ of putting a Band-Aid over a cut (granted we know it’s smart so it keeps out the dirt) – is like putting a rug over a stain on the wood floor.  Covering something up doesn’t make it go away.  Life’s events will happen whether or not you fall down and scrape your knee, and whether or not you cover them up, so why not clean up what is there and heal?

All of your wounds and scars make you who you are, show you what you can overcome and prove that you’re still here and you have lived through your experiences.  Declaring that you have overcome obstacles can be empowering, life changing and provide hope for others that they can get through challenges too and no one is truly alone.

This also leads to the pathway of self-acceptance and ownership of what you are made of and help you see that you are stronger, wiser, and more knowledgeable because of your experiences.

We get to become more honest with ourselves on what we need to solve, resolve, or dissolve.  This prevents us from wasting unnecessary time on things that do not matter.  Once we apply our time and dedicate it to healing, we experience true freedom.

True freedom allows us to spread our wings.  When we spread our wings, we can soar to discover life on another level instead of spending time licking those wounds and staying in a cocoon.  Life is about blossoming into new areas of growth and expansion to experience joy and ultimately, peace.

Digging deeper may not be easy and sure, it may sting a little at first. However, that LINK to healing begins with being your own Paleontologist, which you give yourself.  It is here, you are living in an expanded way, the way you were meant to and have a happiness you never thought was possible.

So remember… when you get hurt, you will heal and that healing can begin today.  Love yourself enough to know you are worth every second of your footwork you are doing to remove the obstacles and infections of your past so you can overcome whatever is holding you back from healing.  Be aware of your dimensions and appreciate your awareness factor in this moment that healing is possible.

With each day, that scab is going to be ready to come off – and it is waiting for you to let it go to say goodbye.  It’s your choice to let it all go so you don’t have to keep it with you forever.  The point is, it can be memorialized just like my second grade friend’s scab book, there is the date that it happened and the date that you can say…”I healed.”  Once you declare it, you are free.  Won’t that be something wonderful to look forward to?

Namaste.

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YOUR FLYING LINK

If you could be given the ‘super power’ to fly… would you? 

How do you imagine your own ability to fly?  Do you fly at will?  Do you have wings?  

Does your flying only happen during the daytime under the blazing sun?

Do you only fly at night among the moon and stars? 

Are you a solo flyer or do you have your own flock?

Do you carry passengers?  Or are you like a lone-warrior helicopter flying in tight remote places?  

What if I were to tell you, that you have this ‘super power’ within you today that you do not need some magic wand to grant?  Would you believe me? 

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Hello Lovely Souls, this is your pilot Stacey here with your ticket to fly!

There is nothing to buy, there is nothing no app you need to download, and there is no link for you to click. 

Hey, I’ve got your back.  I see you better than you think I do.  How?  Well, I fly of course. 

Now before you think this is some funky gimmick lure, I assure you – this is not.

You have the ability to fly on your own terms, at will anytime.  All you have to do is find a quiet space and close your eyes.  

You do not need to contort yourself in any yoga pose.  You do not need to buy any transcendental music.  You can fly quietly in your own sacred space anytime you want. 

This is called ‘Tweaking YOUR LINK’ …. And this is part of what I do.  What does this LINKRONICITY™ adventure entail? 

You can reduce your stress levels, find daily peace and yes, change your entire life’s perception to remove every negative link that is within your psyche, heart, soul and belief in order to remove the obstacles that are in your way.  You can remove challenges by gaining insight to your own problems and figure out how to solve them, simply by flying.

When we fly above the chaos, we can SEE IT much easier than when we are IN IT.

So let’s try it. 

Close your eyes. See yourself flying above your problems.  Let’s get to an elevation where your perception meets reality.  Stop looking at your problems from the lens of problems being problems, instead – let’s change your language right here and now to look at these ‘challenges’ as ‘opportunities to learn.’  

What is it you can learn about yourself by ‘solving’ this problem?

What solutions can you see, flying above the issue?

Who is really in the way, causing this problem?  

Is it you?  If so, we can fix this.

If you think/believe it is ‘someone’ or ‘something else’ – believe it or not, the problem is your perception. 

How so?  Let’s see what you can do communicatively to resolve the issue.   

Have you tried to have a conversation?   

Are you dealing with confrontation on the matter?   

Can you find a way to approach the subject or challenge differently? 

How are you able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes to actually SEE how they are coping/managing it from where they sit?  

If you can do this, you can fly even higher to SEE how YOU can create the change for the challenge and become the solution to the issue.  Maybe it starts with a conversation.   

Perhaps it can begin with dissecting the problem as to what you can DO NOW vs. WHAT NEEDS TO BE WORKED THROUGH.

The only problems that truly exist are the ones that humans don’t tackle with action.  We all have the ability to begin the footwork on an existing matter and find a pathway toward resolution. 

Sometimes it requires courage and bravery.

Sometimes it requires using your voice.

Sometimes it requires stepping into your truth.

And yes, sometimes it begins with your ceasing to see a problem ‘the old way’ in order for you to find a new way to become part of that solution. 

Complaining and blaming are easy scapegoats, which are merely crutches you use because they are comfortable and familiar.

What if we were to get you to FLY into a new space to see that it is only because of your discomfort that the problem exists at all.

What?  

Yes, it's true. If that statement created a shift, then I am honored for the opportunity to do this because I want you to see what I see when I fly so that you can have the same vision as you choose to fly above your own issues to create more internal daily peace and find greater enjoyment in your life.

Life is short.  You don’t need to waste it battling your own head or heart.  You know deep down there is a better way and my heart-felt pure intention is to help you fly and see for yourself, you can live another way… with joy, with insight, with a changed perspective.

So here….I have your ticket.  Are on board?  It’s beautiful up here. Come join me and remember that the sky is the limit in your finding daily peace of mind – we can change your links to serve you better and get rid of the ones that don’t.  You don’t need them here where we are.

Blessings and light.

Namaste.

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GROUNDING YOUR INNER LINK FOR LEARNING

Greetings, Lovely Souls!

This weekend has been one of great insight.  I just came off the two-day “Love Your Earthly Being” weekend extravaganza for Earth Day with my hosting partner Origins at South Coast Plaza.

This event was more than a chance for others to “Get Rooted in Self-Care,” but one that ‘sprouted’ great health and wellness conversation with promotional partners Sprouts Farmers Market; seasonal produce awareness with Seasons 52, and tasting the sweet nectar of life with Nekter Juice Bar.

When spearheading the creation of this event together, the main goal was to promote community awareness and to provide a healthy understanding of how we are connected with Mother Earth from the inside out, not just on Earth Day… but every day by way of plants.

Origins’ Christine Wisener and I were delighted to see those who came out for this (Thank You) as well as the support we received from media on this venture.  It has been an arduous labor of love to create.  Those who ‘got it’ … understood the multi-tiered message that was greater than self-care and self-awareness, but self-preservation by preserving one’s planet residence, our part in it by our own choices, small or large – though for the bigger picture, it must take that first initial step to see our part. 

Our brainchild was born initially from the mutual desire to reach people and try to make a difference by providing something unique even if it was a stretch to bring people indoors for Earth Day weekend on one of our most beautiful springtime weekends at 80 degrees.

We were glad to see that this weekend was filled with gasps of enlightenment, as others learned about their own health (inside and out) for the first time.  Some people were excited to learn about how they can feel a difference in what they put on their skin. As corny as this may sound, this was lovely from the surface level… and yes, it went much deeper than that.  Gaining a deeper understanding that as your habits change, you can transform the health of your human’s largest organ.  This took things to another level learning why it is important to choose products from nature.  

Continuing the momentum ride going even further is responsibility, with trees, growth, planting, and the bigger picture of plant life.  

A preteen accompanying their parents in the store picked up the potted lamb’s ear perennial plant, having never seen one before. She was not aware it drought tolerant or what that meant.  It was eye opening to see someone become intrigued by this concept, actually become interested in wanting to learn more, and proving we have so much information to share going forward to create awareness and change, understanding and hopefully some impact. 

Others gathered information from and about our partners, receiving education on what goes into their body and how to improve their health with whole ingredients, how to manage health and nutrition and the seasonal shift of how it all connects.

I was able to have the great privilege to help many get firmer footing with their grounding within, trying to improve internal communication changes to reduce anxiety, stress, fatigue, balance, and regrouping in how people see the world, their place in it, as well as how they see themselves. 

It is rewarding and I take great joy in being the communicative LINK for this ‘beyond the conventional’ concept however I am able to convey a looking glass for others to see a tweak in the perception that is suddenly possible.  I want to say thank you to those who felt comfortable and vulnerable enough to share and reveal a piece of their truth, their heart, and a corner of their world with me.  I value your trust and know how daunting it can be to walk in, meet a stranger, and suddenly spill your guts and your life to me.  Your hugs, your tears, your smiles, your relief are all a gift.  Thank you.

With that said, I want to write this as a reminder to everyone – YOUR INNER LINK TO LEARNING IS ALIVE WITHIN YOU.  It never dies.  We have the potential to learn something new every day.  Your openness to learning can change your world and your life going forward for what you choose to honor within your own being.  The quality of life can improve with knowledge, which can empower you to keep growing, expanding your choices and your own growth to being peaceful, joyful and have the kind of life you want to live.

The event this weekend provided many things.  What happened collectively is I realized that whatever lives we could touch, we do just that.  That is what matters for it has the power to take on its own ripple through osmosis. While we all can feel proud of the work we all did to create this event, the truth is that it is the people we were able to help, which ultimately transformed all of us as well. 

Everyone walks away with insight, shared knowledge, a feeling of understanding something bigger than the energy we all share and that my friends is called CONNECTION.

Let me site an example…

I watched seven children twist the dial of the “Peace of Mind” gumball machine for the peppermint sensory gumballs, I was amused because the action represented a magnetic GPS ‘knowing’ of what a human needs even at a young age.  I was mildly disturbed (and yet relieved) in the same breath that children would be recognizing the fact they ‘needed’ peace of mind, which tells you the state of the human condition and an ‘awareness’ simultaneously.  I was joyful in the idea that there is hope if there is awareness….that there is open mindedness for change.  It exists.

Oh and yes, I was able to gain deeper connection on another level when a child watched the ball drop through the downward spiral, get stuck (the way a pinball gets stuck) and just sit there waiting to be reclaimed.

In that moment as I watched the little boy with his brother mentally try to problem solve how to get the ball out of the ‘stuck place’ – I was immediately drawn to help, but asked them first if they needed the help in order to give them the authority to state what they needed. The little boy looked up at me with huge acknowledging eyes and said “Thank you.” 

Gads, my heart….  I grabbed it in that moment, because I saw that he wasn’t just acknowledging my willingness to help, but he was first acknowledging my giving him the authority to state he needed it without assuming he needed it even if it was obvious to other human eyes he had a dilemma.

This was magical, folks.  Magical.  After I tilted the machine to try to dislodge the stuck gumball, and it finally made its way down the rest of the spiral chute, before he even claimed it he looked up one more time to say ‘Thank you’ a second time, but this time for the victory of the retrieval and it was different.

Thus, it is vital to begin a stream of consciousness internally, bridging awareness, both for what we do as humans and as souls like this moment, just as much as it is vital for what we do as a consumer and what we do for ourselves as humans residing here.

The one advantage kids have is that they are in touch with what they need for self-care, whereas we adults often forget or put self-care on the back-burner. Still, I was glad to see the consciousness in the adults who let their guard down enough to say 'I deserve this, and I need this' in the wave of realizing that self-care is not selfish, it is necessary to refuel one's soul in order for this cycle of giving to continue growing.

With this weekend being Earth Day weekend, a few people were talking about improving the environment.  My own consciousness began in first grade, when my elementary school enforced grades K-6 each student to “save” every newspaper all-year-long and bring it to the school recycling drive.  This was to raise funds for the school, as well as educate students on why this is good for our planet.  We were given assignments to fill glass bottles with sand to put in our home toilet tanks to raise the water level so less water would be used.  This was public school.

I shared this story today, and a couple people were shocked to learn that a child’s mind could grasp this concept and bring it forward into adulthood.  After meeting several adults who have ‘lost touch’ with Earth…I see how vital it is to the mainstream to know we’re all connected as energy and that for this consciousness to continue, we need to continue to embrace what it is we can do, rather than what we cannot.  

Our root of our being is always there right within us, and it is always waiting to be reclaimed, rediscovered, and reignited.  It does not matter whether you are an adult, a preteen, or a child, each person has the ability to ground themselves in their own LINK of reconnection to learning. 

We are all lucky to get the opportunity to learn every day. Stay open to what you can learn and that learning can in turn provide an opportunity to expand awareness for others, not just from the returning to the root level of natural human instinct to protect and preserve, but also to continue to be loving human beings because there is much more of all of us to give when we take care of ourselves first.  This provides a greater capacity to take care of each other even better!

As I witnessed humans taking a breath rediscovering the piece of their lives that is missing, the connection to the planet and the connection within, I see there is much work to be done.  In order for us all to find that peace of mind, my only hope is to continue to do this with my like-minded collaborators to continue the wave of awareness.

I have always said that Earth Day is Every Day… and my hope is that this becomes a reality and that our own connection to our own daily world is one that is healthy from the inside out with the kind of consciousness to create complete health and wellness for all.

Namaste.

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