The name of the talk I listened to was "How to Be Filled with God," and in addition to the title, what appealed to me was the idea of talking about how to press in to a deeper connection or closer relationship with the divine.
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I loved her descriptive language!

She talked about an inner yearning or longing that arises from something within that wants to take root in you or come forth through you. And she advised that spiritual discipline was more about becoming the woman who would have this kind of connection than changing your behaviors or fixing yourself so that you can be more spiritual.

She suggested that if you accept the calling and open to its influence, you are likely to find that the deeper connection will happen effortlessly. She also encouraged us to find a community that could support our spiritual aspirations.

What did you think about what she had to say in the video? Are you experiencing that same kind of yearning?

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine
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if you are a healer who is contemplative, not only is it important to accept yourself just as you are, it is likely that being contemplative is who & how you came here to be. I don't know who else needs to here this today, but I definitely needed the reminder.
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How did it feel to experience that walk with her, as you watched the video? Did her description of herself as contemplative resonate with you?

​Here are several links to articles you can read that will help you nurture and support yourself as a contemplative...

contemplative practices
sound meditation to try
tree of contemplative practices (below)
labyrinth meditation (at 4:08 - video below)

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine
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CMind. (2021). The Tree of Contemplative Practices [Illustration]. The Center for Contemplative Mind
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Are you a healer and lightworker who has a chronic illness you can't overcome, no matter how many intentions you set or healing techniques you try? I'd like you to consider the possibility that your illness, or other chronic conditions, like depression or anxiety, are actually part of your purpose, here on earth.
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Dr. Karen Kan, from the Academy of Light Medicine, has identified 5 healing types that help to explain why some of us seem to have a much more difficult time healing ourselves, and overcoming our struggles.

Those of us who can't seem to do so, or find it much harder, may have a mission during this lifetime that makes use of our experiences and our eventual healing. Let me describe them so you will understand what I mean.

Type One - this type is here to focus on her own healing, and she doesn't find it very challenging to do so. Part of this healer's purpose is to gather experiences on earth and enjoy life.

Type Two -  this healer type is also focused on her own healing, but she may encounter some challenges the first type does not experience.

​For example, she may struggle with weight or with high blood pressure, and may need to look for ways in which stress plays a factor in her illnesses. Making behavioral changes may be a struggle for her, and she may spend a great deal of this lifetime overcoming those struggles.

Type Three - this type is not just here to overcome her own struggles but to help others heal, too. And as she heals something super challenging, she will make it easier for others to believe they can heal it, too.

Dr. Kan says she actually creates an energetic pace that others can tap into, for healing similar issues or illnesses.

So for example, when someone is able to overcome an "incurable" illness, a morphic field is created that can be used by others to do the same thing. Now I have to admit that I don't completely understand this part of what she talks about and I hope you will dive into her info yourself, to get a better understanding of it, yourself.

What resonates for me is the role model, or inspiration, aspect of it. If I see that someone else has done it, I am more likely to hang in there and keep trying myself.

Type Four - Both type four and type five are said to be here to do what the type 3 does, but has additional responsibilities, as well. The type four healer may be here to help heal the universe. Or multiverses. And it is very important for this healer to be in integrity in what she chooses to say or do.

Type Five - The type five healer's purpose is here to hold a frequency for humanity, a frequency of peace, of love, and other positive frequencies. And that means that every decision or experience has an impact on the mission, because they all affect your frequency. having relationship difficulties, or someone who gets on your last nerve at work? That would make it much harder to maintain a frequency of peace.

But let's say that you have an illness that dogs you. And as a result, you are more compassionate than you were before. That is one way you might find it easier to hold the frequency of compassion, and if that is your mission, then your illness may be serving a purpose you hadn't thought of before.

As someone who has both chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, anxiety and chronic PTSD, I find this idea comforting. Do you?

Here's a video you can listen to in which Dr. Kan explains these 5 types in greater detail.

Which type are you?

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine
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In the video above, Sarah Vrbo talks about what we can expect from the Jupiter in Taurus transit.

She tells us that Jupiter was last in Taurus in June 2011-June 2012. Do you remember what was happening in your life then?

This year, Jupiter will be in Taurus from May 16th-May 24th, 2024.

Jupiter is about connecting to the part of yourself that believes that things are possible, the part of you that feels safe to open up to expansion.

Taurus allows us to embody our ideas and bring them into the physical realm. 

Here are the themes Sarah identifies in the video...

(1) Embodiment - what does your body need? More sleep? More cozy experiences? Give yourself permission to do whatever you need.

(2) Renewal - making space to expand and be made new. What would you want that to look and feel like?

(3) Birthing - "reconnect with your own innate timing." Things get built gradually over time, so think about sustained creativity or energy. Weave slowly.

(4) Re-Evaluating Technology - when would it be good to move away from technology or take a break? What role do we want technology to play in our creativity?

(5) Acceptance - when we are resisting change or growth, Acknowledge that we are straining against them and let go of our resistance.

What has come to mind as you have read my notes from the video? Let me know in a comment.

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine
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When you take a look at the placement of Venus in your natal chart, and also have a look at the house it is in, you may get some ideas about how best to love yourself more, and increase self-acceptance.
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I have Venus in Cancer and can definitely relate to this description. And from it, what comes to me about loving myself more is the need to dedicate time to self-care and nurturing/mothering myself, to look for ways to create privacy and safety when I need to process what I am feeling, and to find ways to appreciate and create beauty in my home, even though my budget is quite limited.

​My Venus in Cancer is in the 5th house. My understanding is that that is about self-identity and strengthening my sense of self. Also, about what I need to feel like I am living a good life. And that might mean simple activities that bring me joy, especially if I am doing them with family or friends.

So, best ways to love myself more...

(1) Make time for self-care, choosing simple self-nurturing activities, doing things I love with people I love. And this doesn't have to be big things. Just having dinner with friends on Sunday means a lot to me.

(2) Make time for processing my feelings and be careful about who I share those feelings with, so I feel safe if and when I do share them.

I am so grateful for the friends I can share my thoughts and feelings with. I haven't always had that. My closest friends are ones I am convinced are part of my soul family.

(3) Create moments when I can appreciate beauty. This might mean taking a walk in nature, or it could just mean opening the blinds and watching the trees move in the breeze.

(4) Make it a priority to create the life I want one day at a time. Sometimes I let days pass by without a lot of planning or thought - probably not the best idea.

When I'm fatigued, I can still plant myself in front of a book or movie.

(5) Give myself emotional warmth and the feel of a mother's love. Now, my mother passed away and I miss her a lot, so this might mean - in addition to mothering myself - that I need to seek connection with the divine Mother, through prayer or crystals or essential oils, etc.
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Over to you - have you found Venus in your chart? What does it imply about how you can love yourself more?

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine

​In the video, I talk about God (or whatever name you prefer) creating a complex, but loving universe, designed to help humanity and all living beings. I also believe he used the universe to help create us and that even with astrology, we've got individualized support for being exactly who we are.

Pause for a moment to consider that, if you didn't already. An entire universe is committed to supporting you.

I see astrology as a powerful source of support, too, for personal and spiritual growth, and for me, that's what's so exciting about it. It's been around for thousands of years and is still widely used today.

It's based upon the idea that the planets and stars are in constant motion, and that the movement of these celestial bodies can influence our lives. When we look at our birth charts, we can gain insight into who we were designed to be.

It can show us our strengths and weaknesses, as well as our potential and soul purpose. And it can guide us to manifest the life we want to create.

Astrology also can be a guide on the path to enlightenment, and can help us understand ourselves better and determine our next steps. 

And speaking of next steps, let's look at what is happening right now and how we can use it for our own growth and development.

We've got several changes that are going to be a big deal in the next little while, and even longer. We have Pluto at zero degrees in Aquarius.

Pluto is known as the planet of transformation, and this specific light can help you to make the changes that we need in our lives. You may feel a shift inside of you, a sense of something new being born. 

This is a planet that can help you to connect with your higher self, to break free from old limiting patterns and beliefs, and to move forward into a new life.
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So you've got powerful transformation and support for casting off what no longer serves you, and holding tight to a strong sense of who you are becoming.
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In this same podcast, with Molly McCord, she shared a vision she had that we are all being offered crystalline light healing at the cellular level. Want in? Here's a meditation you can use...

The timelines for these changes are not immediate. We're looking at a range from now to 12 years. So giving yourself support could require spiritual lifestyle changes.

Here are some ideas...

(1) Identify how you have changed and grown, in say, the last year or so. How can you draw on those changes to support the next shifts you make?

(2) Speaking of shifts, try to find ways to neutralize your reactions to the things that trigger you. This is hard, but the universe is supporting you.

(3) Clarify your life and soul purpose. What are your next steps? Ask for guidance, so you'll be clear.

(4) Carve out time each day for calming, soothing self-care. You've got astrological energy coming that will make this easier to do, or will help you get motivated to do it.

And you deserve the support a daily routine will bring.

(5) Contemplate having a universe lovingly designed to support, care for and help heal its inhabitants.

Tell me your thoughts on this post in the comments. I'd love to know.

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine

I feel like I have been getting the message, from several different sources, that I don't do enough with self-care. Horrors, because I am all about that. I talk about it here all the time. But I think it's true, for several reasons...

(1) I am fascinated by things like astrology, energy healing, timeline jumping, identity merging and other new earth ideas. And I love to learn, so it's easy to spend way too much time diving into those topics.

(2) I struggle with depression and anxiety, and am very good at distracting myself. Unfortunately, slowing down and creating space between activities doesn't always do the job. But I am working on surrendering to what is, and that means that when it comes to distracting myself, I need to cut that out!

(3) I have a chronic illness, and sometimes, I am so fatigued that I can barely pay attention.

Well, my friends and I have decided to start slowing down for family dinners on Sunday evenings, and take turns cooking. I jumped at the idea, but with my fingers crossed behind my back.

What if I don't have the energy or don't feel well when it's my turn? What if I try a recipe and it bombs?

But I am doing it anyway, so here are some recipe ideas I have come up with that appeal to me...
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In order to be considered, it has to be super easy, because I have chronic fatigue syndrome, and am not an accomplished home cook anyway. I am partial to pastas, meals with hamburger, one pot meals and casseroles.

So these are the ones I'm considering, so far...

Easy 5-Ingredient Meat Loaf
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce, with Fettucine
Stouffer's Party-Sized Lasagna
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Sheet Pan Nachos, Ground Beef

Of course, they are all comfort food recipes - my favorite! What do you think?

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine

(1) Are you a secretive person?

(2) What negative emotions are bringing you down?

(3) Is there a toxic trait you want to release?

(4) What do you need more of right now?

​(5) How do you honestly feel at this moment?
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The Scorpio full moon eclipse is not just for today. You will continue to feel the impact of this eclipse for the next 6 months or so.

Hang tight, because the results can lead to becoming more of who you came here to be. And if you're a healer or lightworker, I know you are dedicated to and passionate about healing.

Watch out for overreacting in the present because it reminds you of experiences in the past. That is a hallmark of these energies.

It's been happening to me almost every day! And I am so grateful, because almost immediately, I could see in my mind's eye what it's connected to and could heal it.

But when you're a healing nerd, you may sometimes push yourself toward becoming perfectly healed, without even realizing it, and of course that's impossible. Know that you are already exactly who you are meant to be, and you can trust that you will step more and more into being who you are, without striving.

Make sure you dedicate as much time and energy to self-love and self-care as you naturally do to healing and personal growth. Taurus season will help support that, but keep it going as we move into summer.

You got this!

Love, Jeanine
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