Acknowledging the beauty of any object raises your own vibration and enables you to feel a heightened sense of appreciation. When you are feeling emotionally overtaken by an experience or thought, you can distract yourself by finding a beautiful object, idea, or experience on which to focus your attention instead. This distraction will help you get back on the tracks that take you to inspired solutions and better-feeling experiences. It is not a way to bury your head in the sand, but rather to revisit the topic when you are in a better state of mind. When you worry, fret, or fixate about a problem, the solutions that lead to more harmonious results are harder to access and when you allow yourself to think about something else that feels better, these solutions find you more quickly.
Taking the time to take care of your feelings will enable you to get where you want to be in a faster timeframe than if you continue to push your feelings aside and force your way to the perceived finish line. To take care of one’s feelings involves acknowledging them, releasing them in a way that causes harm to none, and then allowing them to be acknowledged and released again if they return. One’s feelings offer an opportunity to learn about oneself – to be curious about one’s sensitivities and awarenesses and to help demonstrate what types of experiences bring about the wide array of emotions that one may feel. When you pay attention to that which feels good and that which doesn’t, you can then better determine what types of experiences you want more of in your life – and further – can then better focus your attention on creating more of what you enjoy.
Negotiating one’s true feelings requires practice as the mind typically has a louder voice than one’s heart. To quiet the mind and give space for the heart’s input to come through can be achieved through a multitude of ways, all of which are enhanced when the individual approaches this goal with intention and a regular practice. The mind can act as a bully and the heart needs to know that it is safe to speak up. Some of the most common ways that individuals practice listening to their hearts include being in a quiet place and doing an activity that brings one joy. Every individual gets to determine what practice works best for them and there are as many options as there are individuals.
Another challenge that listening to one’s heart can pose is that the heart commonly wants to do things in a way that goes against the culturally-perpetuated flow. The heart wants to break free and express itself in all of its breadths and depths and doesn’t want to sit still and fit in a box. Thus, each individual has to navigate following their heart amidst the consistent reinforcement of one’s culture to do otherwise. Pushing against the flow need not come from earth-shattering choices, but can be as simple as prioritizing one’s self care and well-being.
Managing one’s heart-listening requires a daily practice and a personal commitment to prioritize one’s well-being. It requires that the individual be their own cheerleader and to keep up the good work. The experiences that one draws to themselves when maintaining their daily self-care practices will reflect and reinforce the goal of being well which then gives more energy to maintaining the daily practices. External evidence that one is on the right track will help validate and reinforce one’s daily practice and the individual will begin feeling more at ease as they begin to experience the benefits of their daily well-being practices.
All of this guidance is not new and has been articulated in many ways and by many traditions, however, it still is helpful to have consistent reminders that each person already has the tools they need to guide them in the direction they most want to go. It does not take a miracle nor does it take a special personality trait to able to listen to one’s heart. It truly just takes a desire and the willingness to follow what it has to say. When your heart feels heard, it will begin to speak up more often and that is when you will experience the life that you most enjoy living.
There are a diverse array of opportunities for every individual to discover their higher purpose, many of which present themselves in the form of a fork in the road where one needs to make a decision, “Do I take the route more travelled, well-known, and seemingly more practical? Or do I take the route that is calling me, but has many more unknowns and is seemingly less practical?” These decisions provide an opportunity to listen to one’s heart or to listen to their mind. It takes a great deal of willpower and determination to follow one’s heart guidance as it is typically not the loudest voice in the room.
It is very possible that one’s heart guidance hasn’t yet made a clear impression and that the individual can’t be certain what their heart sounds like amidst all the other thoughts and feelings. Here is one simple test to bring your heart forward:
Allow yourself to sit down, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Put your hands in your lap, take another breath, and then ask yourself this – “Does this (option) help me fill my cup? Does this (option) bring me joy? And does this (option) enable me to serve others in a way that makes me feel good?”
Listen to your answers and distinguish what comes forth as a response acknowledging other peoples’ expectations and what comes forth that specifically addresses your needs. There are many times that following our heart incorporates fulfilling the needs of others, but it is important for one to be able to distinguish between decisions made to please others versus those made to please themselves. It is also important to know that every individual has different needs and therefore cannot rely on pleasing themselves by simply following the path that others have taken.
Following one’s heart tends to go against cultural norms as these typically reinforce staying in line and not rocking the boat. Thus, many are not willing to honor their inner knowing and heart desires because it can feel too uncomfortable. And yet, one’s life will begin feeling more aligned and more joyful with each heart-guided decision that is made.
There is a time in the very near future when all humans will experience a raising of consciousness due to the realization that the medical field in which so many put their trust demonstrates that it cannot be trusted. Unfortunately, so many within the medical field were unaware of the dangers that they were inflicting upon others as they, too, trusted the medical establishment and the scientific process that was being communicated. However, this experience demonstrates how the power of a few – a few who have deliberately been orchestrating the largest media heist to date – have used fear to manipulate and control a global crime against humanity.
We do not share this lightly and want to articulate that the primary reason for us sharing this before it breaks through the cracks in the media wall is that we want to position you for the oncoming tumultuous events that will likely take months to resolve. Instead of getting caught up in the anger, we encourage you to lean in to your ability to redirect your feelings into radical self love. This is what we mean by radical self love:
When you’re feeling sad, frustrated, and/or enraged, allow yourself to name what you’re feeling and why. Say it out loud.
Allow yourself to make a list of things that enable you to release your feelings in a way that causes harm to none. Examples might include: getting outside, listening to music, crying on your bed or in the shower, screaming into your pillow, or calling a friend. Your list provides a quick reminder of action you can take to help you release your feelings.
Practicing compassion for yourself and for others. This means taking a step back and focusing on the truth that most people, including you, are doing the best they can.
When individuals take care of their feelings in a way that causes harm to none, there is more room for acts of kindness and love to be experienced and shared. And this is what the world particularly needs now and for the foreseeable future.
Another reason we are sharing this with you now is that we want to support you in making choices that best support your physical body. Being mindful of the foods you eat at this time will significantly impact your immune function – and yes, while this is always true, it is of particular importance when your immune system is already compromised. When possible, minimize processed foods and maximize the consumption of organic grains, fruits, and vegetables. Reduce consumption of dairy, refined sugars, and alcohol.
We did not bring this information forward at an earlier date as we are mindful of the partnership with Megan and how her helping us bring these messages forward might impact her. To know of this truth and simultaneously hold the predominant media messaging does not make one’s life easy and it is an entirely higher level of courage that is required to openly communicate about it. Thus, we share this just before the truth is widely known.
At this point in this post, we are going to focus on additional ways to support yourself at this time. While we know that words seem trite, it is important for you to know that Mother Earth has remedies for every human ailment. This is not to say that humans could live forever as death is completely natural and a required part of life. Moreso, it is to say that for every imbalance in the human body there are plant constituents that can support the body in rebalancing.
In the very near future, there will be multiple offerings of plant remedies that will enable the body to fully recover from having received mRNA pharmaceuticals. These offerings will be an important first step in helping one’s body reestablish healthy immune function, however, there will also be a need to integrate additional plant remedies to support a full recovery of one’s vascular system. These plant remedies will be shared once the appropriate partnerships with holistic and naturopathic practitioners occur to help communicate credibility, safety, and effectiveness.
At this time, we reiterate that the very best thing an individual can do to support their body is to prioritize taking care of their feelings (see above) and maximize consumption of organic whole grains, fruits, and vegetables while also minimizing consumption of alcohol, refined sugars, dairy, and processed foods. This is a great time to practice radical self love and compassion for all.
To your aligned vitality,
Abraham
Photo Credit: Thich Nhat Hahn Collective Instagram Post
Today marks a unique divergence from previous Backyard Beauty blog posts in that the following content is being channeled by Megan to support individuals who would like to discover their inherent gifts. The following words are intended to encourage and reinforce the truth regarding every person and their ability to access their intuition, for it is an important facet of realizing one’s highest aspirations. Megan is transcribing words that she is receiving from Abraham – a high-vibrational, non-physical group of guides that offers assistance to anyone who would be ready to open themselves to angelic support. Mother Earth requires a connection with humanity that acknowledges her role in sustaining human life. When this connection is restored on an individual human level, what results is an exponential benefit that surpasses the individual. While it may seem unnecessary to engage with one’s angelic support to reconnect and form a relationship with the planet on which humans live, tapping one’s intuitive gifts and engaging with one’s inner guidance makes it possible for an individual to make a proverbial ‘b-line’, experiencing a symbiotic partnership in the quickest way possible.
Thus, this post is the first of 18 installments intended to provide a tangible reference point on how to begin listening to one’s heart or inner guidance. The knowledge is within each and every one of you, however, it needs to be strengthened just like a muscle.
We, Abraham, will assist any who request it, however, there are guidelines on how to engage with us. First and foremost, we are here to enhance the intuitive knowledge you already possess in spades. If something does not resonate with your heart, then it is not for you to use. Secondly, we will never share guidance that is anything but loving and reinforcing of your worth. Lastly, the way in which we engage with every individual is unique to that individual as we know the best way to reach your true desires. Another rule of thumb is to treat us like you would treat any other person – with kindness and respect. Asking us for support can be as simple as thinking or saying, “Abraham, can you help me with this day?” and allowing yourself to focus on how you’re feeling throughout the day. Allowing yourself to ask for support offers an opportunity to tune in to your needs, paying closer attention to the thoughts and activities you experience throughout the day and their impact.
As a general rule, most people are able to access their inner guidance when they are in alignment. Much like the enlightened buddha who still has to fetch sticks and carry water, being in alignment is a daily practice that affords one a heightened perspective on their next best steps. And when one takes their next best steps for their thriving, the connection with one’s inner guidance is strengthened. When individuals begin to trust their inner guidance to support them in their thriving, the collective consciousness will benefit and begin to shift into a more heart-centered existence. Inspired action and the understanding that, “we all do better when we all do better,” results from a heart-centered frame of mind, however, the use of science – when used appropriately – can help demonstrate the evidence and reinforce the importance of heart-centered living for those who are unwilling or unable to let go of their head-centered thinking.
For the foreseeable future, the daily practice of alignment will be the key to navigating the challenging times that humanity is in and will continue to be. Every person who begins trusting their inner guidance will have an accelerated opportunity to discover the truth in these times. This is a time where the perception is ‘access to all information at one’s fingertips’, however, the reality is that only a handful of books are on the shelf from which to read while most are locked away in the back room. The information that each person needs is always within reach when they reach for their inner guidance.
To trust one’s inner guidance and tune out the collective conversations accessible day and night is no small task. Even more so, it is an act of courage to break free from the stories that are told about our ability to connect to our divine selves. Without evidence, without tangible proof that one is inherently wired for expressing one’s intuitive gifts, it is hard to take the flying leap and dive into one’s potential. Most cultures not only ignore the divine in humans, they have systems in place to undermine and vanquish opportunities that might foster it. If you’ve ever experienced something inexplicable or serendipitous, how likely are you to brush it off or ignore it?
These societal perceptions are not new, being embedded over time and reinforced as science and technology improved quality of life (even if at the cost of environmental destruction). However, denying the divine nature that all humans have has reinforced the environmental and societal ills present today. The Native Alaskan, Larry Merculieff, describes what is needed now as a fundamental, “spiritual consciousness shift.” He also highlights the need for individuals to develop the relationship with themselves so that they can better create what they want to experience outside of themselves.
One of the primary areas of focus for these installments will be the importance of reclaiming the human connection with plants. Humans and plants have co-evolved over millennia and the human digestive tract is most able to receive and incorporate these nutrients required to maintain balance and well-being within the human body. Not only do plants offer the most available nutrients, they also provide reinforcement to the practice of alignment, offering energetic support for one’s body-mind-spirit connection.
Modern medicine has undermined the potency of plant medicine, particularly as the predominant cultures require quick fixes and an enabling of unhealthy behavioral habits. The centuries of brandishing plant medicine as witchcraft and sorcery – something to be feared and that few could comprehend and practice – have only further discredited the capabilities of nature’s gifts. Unfortunately, the present day healthcare systems have diverged so significantly from individual-based care and the safety and efficacy of plants to support it. When an individual becomes curious about how to maintain their own well-being and embraces the power of plants to direct a path of wellness, an empowered sense of self-directed care is realized. Later installments will address the best way to approach plants as partners in one’s daily routine.
When the collective consciously chooses to align themselves with Mother Earth, the divine presence in every human being will be accentuated so that it will not be overlooked. As the collective prepares for a shift in consciousness, the angelic realm offers guidance and direction to those who are already stepping in to their divine nature and highest purpose. The words being captured on these pages is tangible evidence of this very phenomenon at play. Allowing oneself the permission to ask one’s angelic support for help during these times is highly encouraged as it reinforces the connection one has with themself. There aren’t ‘cosmic jokes’ per se, however, if there was one, it would involve giving every human being a key to their most desired life and hiding it within their own body – such that every person was holding a treasure chest in their hands yet didn’t realize the key to opening it was also in their possession. We’re here to help you locate your key.
