We are on the brink of a massive shift in consciousness, our entire history has been shaping this point. We were given the opportunity to break free and be one with our sense of self. Be one with our planet. Be one with our creation, creator, and what is to be created. Our entire lives have accumulated a system of beliefs that are catapulting us into the next level of our existence. Imagine for a moment if every pain, trauma, emotion, reaction, lesson was your highest self guiding you. Guiding you to a brighter path, healing the generations that stood before you. Imagine for this moment that you have made it to where you were meant to be all along. Inside of your being, radiating the pure divinity that is encoded within you. If you had the opportunity to heal, challenge, change, innerstand and love yourself would you take its hand in the face of adversity? Would you step on the path even if you didn’t know what was at the end? Would you commit to climbing the mountain through the rain? When this moment of presence comes knocking on your heart, will you answer?

Everything in my being has been preparing to walk this journey with you. To remind you of your innate power and ability to give back to this Earth, your creator and your divine essence. You are not alone. You are welcomed with a warm embrace. This is an opportunity to remember who you are, what you have come here to do, and what choices you will make to align with your highest potential. This journey takes commitment, responsibility, integrity, authenticity, dedication, courage and so many more beautiful traits. No matter who you are, what you have been through or where you are going, you have support, love and guidance walking with you in every moment. You are divinely protected with every breath. The magnitude of your existence has a vast resource of energy just waiting to be accepted and loved unconditionally.

Unconditional love is where it all begins.

Mother Earth. A living, breathing, conscious being. Sharing her plentiful fruits, giving her medicine, cradling us with life, nurturing our life force with every breath. This planet we walk on is a direct reflection of our own divinity. The unique beauty of every complex plant, the vast plains, and towering mountains. Oceans whose depths we cannot begin to comprehend. Creatures who follow a divine duty and live in harmony with their home. Infinite resources and ecosystems that sustain life of all degrees. To ever distinguish ourselves from the beauty that is captivated among this Earth is to release our power, our own beauty, our divinity. This Earth loves us so unconditionally we have every thing we could ever need to survive and live sustainably upon her bountiful presence. She gives, expecting no physical gift in return but a responsibility to give back to her, to praise her, to cherish her, to love her in your unconditional state. To find beauty in the moment and to share your abilities to tend to her, live in harmony and bliss.

Our entire existence is made up of cells that have a sole purpose to stay in structure to make up the components of your being. How fucking remarkable is that?! Your body is radiating with every breath, your magnetic field is pulsating, you are coexisting with your surroundings. Every moment is a energetic reaction to the energetic makeup of your physical form, thoughts and surroundings. If we look at this idea, we see that we are not in control of the energetic responses that happen day to day but we are responsible for our energetic field. Cleansing and clearing the physical body and filling with the divine presence of love allows us to alchemize the present moment with the internal dialogue and other dimensional timelines. This means that by becoming a clear vessel your being is more capable of accessing the highest state of being in all moments, through acknowledging the energetic reaction that is taking place and moving forward without attachments to the outcome.

Our energetic makeup is so complex and powerful if only we could comprehend the entirety of it. Oh wait, that’s probably why there a billions of people on this planet right now. We are all these individual energetic makeups that allow us to conceptualize the idea that we are all one large sum, individually expressing its ways of being. If we were all the same there would be no reason for each of us to be here. You can have 20 people who do the same exact job yet each of these people has a history, a unique energetic structure, ideas, ways of being, beliefs, experiences. That creates an infinite amount of possibilities and outcomes for what these people will do with their day, what they will think, what they choose and how they get the job done, who they interact with, who they resonate with, etc. The fact that we are all so similar and yet so different allows us to physically maneuver through this world with new ideas, new patterns and new ways of existing. By chemically reacting with another being we instantly have created a new outcome for the future timelines. While all being in the present moment.

Now that I’ve rattled your brains, the whole reason I began to write this is because as we are on the brink of a raise of consciousness within humanity we must learn to love ourselves. Love others. Love the in between moments, love the big moments, love every single situation. Learn to accept what you cannot change about your past, acknowledge the spaces of your being that have been abused by others and by yourself. When we step into this vibration of love, it will all make sense. This journey will not be easy. Some days will feel brighter than others. You must challenge yourself to remember who you are, what you are here to do and how will you do it. You are not alone on this wild journey. The more of us who awaken and come together in acceptance, removal of judgement and integrate love, the higher the collective frequency will rise. Together we can write our story instead of living in the past. Together we can overcome the hate and darkness. Together we are stronger. Together we are like the Earth, working in unison. Rooting together and creating a massive chain of communication and compassion. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for, we are the now, we are here. Together we will overcome our darkest nights. Lifting our heads to see that the moon was guiding us all along. That the sun was warming our skins and amplifying our vibrations, our life force. We will remember what we are here to do. We will remember our ability to give.

No one said this life was going to be easy. Of course every part of us figures if we don’t have any problems or challenges we are successful and free of our problems. This is an illusion of separation. There is not a single person on this planet who doesn’t have a single thing to acknowledge, work on or change. This is where our individuality plays a huge role in transmuting. Each of our unique energetic makeups is encoded with specific patterns, insights, ways of being and purpose. In a world where self help is a large theme of psychological insight into the self, going inward is the only way to find true purpose.

What works for someone else to connect with themselves may not work for you and that is completely okay. If we all were the same there would be no need for each one of us to be here. Let us remember that we are all a unique expression of source. You are here to declare who you are, in your authenticity. You are here to get to know yourself and share your gifts with the world.

Self love has been one of the biggest ways for me to connect with my highest self and purpose. Once we begin to build patterns and routines around caring for ourselves we build a relationship with the essential needs for ourselves to work at high function. This state of being i tend to refer to as bliss. When we are completely wrapped in the essence of our peaceful embrace and are open to receiving love from the self.

Dedicating time in your day or week that is strictly for you to nurture yourself and take care of whatever you need is essential for grounding and focus. When we resist the need to slow down and take care of ourselves often our bodies pick up sickness, stress or pain. We can easily shake off a lot of the common ailments if we take at least ten minutes to half an hour, AT LEAST, to care for the self. Self love comes in many forms and I feel it is apart of my purpose to share with you some way in which I connect with my body and senses to live a fulfilled well rounded life. Through self love I have integrated practicing healthy thought patterns, behavioral patterns, communication, boundaries, and time management. We have a vast surplus of energy within us but unfortunately with the fast pace of the average work day many find it hard to slow down and connect with their bodies and minds.

I have put together a list of daily practices one can integrate into their life to work toward a well rounded practice of self love. These practices are free to be modified to your ability and however you would like to change anything up. Every body, mind and soul is unique so don’t discourage yourself if you have a hard time getting into a practice, I fully recommend starting slow and easy. Getting down the basics and encouraging yourself to fit different modalities into your daily routine.

SELF LOVE

1. Breathing Meditation- breathing exercises are the best way to get connected with your being. I typically start with taking some deep inhales, holding, breathing out deeply and repeating. Then work into extended breaths and short breaths. There is no right or wrong way to breathe but there is breathing with intention. Every breath has the power to move energy through your body. It has the power to revitalize your cells and awaken your potential. Each breath sends signals, chemicals and hormones through the body that relax, calm and energize the cells. Through our breath we can learn our boundaries, expand our essence and cleanse our bodies. Start your day with 5-10 minutes of breathing meditation daily to integrate this healing practice with intention. I like to set focus on intending for my breath to work through the body and remove any blocks or limitations that do not serve my highest well being. I then allow my breath to work its magic. The body naturally knows how to keep you alive, the breath is a powerful tool that once we connect with we realize how much it does for our being.

2. Mirror Gazing- this exercise incorporates a mirror and your body. A great way to create a relationship with your body is by becoming familiar with all of the parts that make up your being. Get comfortable with all of the nooks and crannies, lines and scars, lumps and bumps. This is your body that gets you around wherever you need to go. Look at it. Give thanks for it. Look into your eyes. Get familiar with the soul inside of this vessel. Dance, talk, move around, sing, connect with that person in the mirror and get to know them quirks and all.

3. Get into Nature- everyday is an opportunity to connect with the body and the world around you. Nature is one of my favorite ways to get connected with beauty, gratitude and the divine essence of life. Through nature we are able to expand our awareness, integrate skills, listen and surrender. I love to go into the forest and utilize all of my senses. This connects my body to the vibratory field of Earth and in return all pains, stresses and anxieties are placed into the Earth to be healed. A tree, a plant, the ocean and all the creatures have vast amounts of knowledge to share with us. Walking into nature without an agenda is a great way to neutralize your field and vibrate in love.

4. Waterfall Cleansing Meditation- one of my favorite ways to cleanse is to take a shower and imagine the water is a beautiful waterfall flowing around you. Allow the waterfall to wash away any of your worries, fears and insecurities. Imagine the water nurturing you, cradling you and loving you unconditionally. Allow the water to flow over you and cleanse your space. You can physically go into pulling off the heaviness or density of these emotions and fears by focusing your attention to where there is pain, stagnation or tension in the body and physically pulling the energy off with the water cleansing the space. Imagine your being surrounded by the most beautiful mosses and plants. Basking you in their heart open ambience. Cleansing you with every droplet of water.

5. Healthy Eating Patterns- in our society today it is so hard to keep a well balanced diet, that supports our nutritional needs. It is important for us to build a healthy relationship with food, the cells in food, like plants are natural building blocks for our bodies. When we deplete these cells from tangible resources we begin to go into states of depression, malnutrition and shock. The body is a living, breathing, eating being, we must nurture it with the utmost nutritious foods. Juicing, smoothies, veggies fruits, beans, rice just an example of the many things that are healthy for your being. Creating a happy healthy eating pattern creates a happy healthy body, that in return gifts you with good moods and vibrant energy.

6. Exercise- this is a touchy subject because everyone’s bodies are different and need different exercises to keep them in shape, healthy and vitalized. I believe that everyone should stretch to their ability, introducing the breath to the body can help us dive deeper into stretches. As for a gym and any other vigorous activity, that’s totally up to you. A person must create a healthy relationship with their body to know their capabilities and what is healthy for them. Talking with a trainer at your local gym an help you get on a good workout regiment created for your body type . I do believe we get into a stigma about yoga, every body is different. Go with the flow. Modify. Listen to your body, it should not hurt to stretch. YouTube is full of yoga flows, once you build knowledge on the many positions and structures you can introduce your own style of practice that makes you comfortable and motivated.

7. Writing/ Reflection- journaling allows me to open my mind to its creative potential, express thoughts and feelings, reminisce of experiences from the day, give thanks and much more. Writing is a way to embrace what is on your mind without judgement, it is a close friend you can count on to be there when no one else is. Writing with intention is a great way to get started. Some great topics include asking yourself questions (what am I grateful for, what am I feeling, what no longer serves me etc), reflecting with podcasts and videos, writing letters to people even if they never get to hear it. Writing can be a great way to process emotion and allow you time to engage with your emotions and thoughts so you can practice communication and clarity.

8. Affirmations- are a great way to alter your perspective, mindset and vibratory field. Affirmations are a declaration of an intention. I typically use affirmations in alignment with my chakras so making statements with I am, I feel, I do, I love, I speak, I see, I understand. These mantras will not only change the way you talk to yourself but will enhance your essence and allow you to channel into your own divine expression.

9. Solitude- A huge key for my journey has been allowing myself time to be alone. This enhances my thoughts, focus and clarity. Though solitude will test our ability to be quiet or to let go of attachments it is a worthwhile journey into the depths of your own being. When we dive within we find our truth, answers and messages that allow us to shape our reality. Allow yourself a few days of solitude and see what comes of it. I typically take at least two days of my week to journey within. These days include meditation, writing, dancing, adventuring, being creative and clean eating.

10. Playtime- take time to love on yourself, cater to your needs, ask yourself what you need to be fulfilled and happy, encourage yourself to try new things and be curious. Engage in creative stimulation and engaging conversations. Open your mind to new possibilities and release all expectations for your day.. This is your life, have fun with it. Allow yourself to dive into the freedom of loving you.

Of course there are many ways to enhance our self love practices, here are just a few ways to integrate these practices into your daily life. The key is to not be hard on yourself or compare your journey to another’s. We are all individual experiencing our own lives and way of being. Give yourself space to gently step into the practice of self love and see what obstacles are removed from your vision through mastering your practice.

Much love to all

Who are we to ever judge, shame or antagonize another persons story? The individual details that come together to create one large overview of the human experience are infinite. There is no degree that goes unmeasured when we observe the totality of every possible situation. The current times on Mother Earth wreak of stale patterns and passive aggressive thought processes. It is time we overcome the need to diminish the validation of another persons journey. Removal of judgement will instill the remembrance of connection and unity.

Throughout the entire journey of our lives we are all experiencing individual situations that make up the behaviors, thoughts, ways of being and patterns we all choose. Media, life cycles, environment, family and friends are all energetic makeups that correspond with our particular vibration; our essence. Just as every compound on Earth has its own unique energetic structure, we too are encoded with immaculate cells that exemplify our human experience. It is our divine birth right to acknowledge our individual purpose on this planet as a spirit being. We are in rapid times of change and throughout our human experience we will endure different scenarios that test our growth. They test our ability to be awake.

If we choose to play with the fire without intention we will get burnt, but if we utilize the fire empowered with gratitude we become our stories so we may show ourselves growth and pronounce ourselves to the world. We are knowledgeable, powerful, creative beings asking for a sense of connection. Yet when someone’s story doesn’t align with our human experience we start to judge or shame. We choose how our stories affect our every day lives. The fire will burn with the help of your tending hand, only the lies will perish in the dusts of our fury. We are uniting with the remarkable ability to speak our truth with integrity and take responsibility for our choices. If we seek sympathy we ultimately become engaged with the victimized role, but we have the power to claim back our bodies, our voices, our spirits, our world.

If you had to relive all of the traumatic experiences you faced in this life, could you say that you now have the tools to overcome and have a sense of believing in the self.

Our stories speak our truths, they are the maps of our presence here in the 3rd dimension. They are the history of our existence, the legacy of our divine mission. The entangled words of our forefathers, ancestors and guides. We are united with a divine mission that allows us to transmute our pains, our karmic ties, our limiting beliefs, our darkness. We have the knowledge within. Let us remember to not judge our neighbor, for they may bare the key to which we can unlock a lesson within ourselves.

If we spend our time disengaging and trying to comprehend the validity of another’s experience we limit ourselves to the lesson. It is thoroughly our responsibility to clean up our bodies and energetic spaces. It is our responsibility to speak the truth and speak with compassion and fairness. It is our responsibility to find balance in listening and speaking. For silence can allow us to see into a whole new perspective. We don’t have to analyze everything, we have the ability to free ourselves of the heavy need to compare our journey to another’s. Let’s face it, we are all in this together yet all we really have is ourselves and our connections we create through our web of life. The whole concept of judgement is ridiculing ourselves for having not known to be speaking with compassion.

Our stories align with others to inform, bring connection and bring healing to all degrees of a circumstance. We are transmuters of darkness. We are able to spark a passionate connection with other beings who have had a like experience and shape our lives to resonate with others of the same vibration. If we all have a unique color on a rainbow then why are we still looking at the little details of another persons life when we clearly have some work to do on the big picture of our own?

I see brighter days ahead, a time for change. We are taking quantum leaps into the depths of our own stories and reading into ourselves. Everyday brings forth new opportunities to acknowledge ourselves and what we have to offer this world. Now we just have to utilize the tools and surrender what we think we know.

I am thankful for conversations that spark creative insight on the lessons that our collective consciousness is working through. We are all healing so many wounds, scratches and aches within the human DNA that we forget to be easy on ourselves and others. We must remember that we are all unique in our own divine complexity and we don’t owe anything to anyone nor does anyone owe us. Let us take back our power in moments that we forget to breathe and speak in love. Let us remember we are human and are integrating gargantuan heaps of energy, wisdom and activations each and every day.

You are a divine being serving a high purpose. Thank you for taking the moment to observe your inner dialogue and allow yourself to embrace the certainty that you are a beautiful expression of life itself. We are here for a divine purpose and our overall goal to cleanse, transmute and give gratitude for these lessons our human existence has endured over centuries. We are healing the ancestral wounds that are engraved within our bones. We are living out our individual journeys through dedication to the self and connection with purpose. Thank you for stepping into your divine light and forgiving yourself for what you see as mistakes, failures and doubts. Our persistence in trusting that we have all of the answers within will continue to show us why we had to endure so many things in this life.

Everyday we have a choice to remember, a choice to take responsibility, a choice to live. What will you choose in the moments you are being tested by your highest self?

Cannabis is a medicinal tool that dates back to prehistoric times. If only we knew the origin of such a beautiful gift from Mother Earth. Our ideas of “pot” have streamed into assumptions, misinterpretations and stigmatic view points that have shaped mindsets into false accusations and even criminal injustices. As our cannabis industry in Washington is shaping itself, hundreds and thousands of consumers are associated with cannabis in some way, shape or form. Whether by consumption, distribution or employment.

My intention with this article is to enhance the idea that cannabis is a medicinal tool that should we respected, used with intention and kept as natural as possible. As leaders of the cannabis destigmatization we have a sole responsibility to generate safe products, expand knowledge and work with others to support the rapidly growing industry in a positive way.

Cannabis use as a medicine dates back to ancient times. Through the process of growing cannabis one is able to take a look into the world of tending to Mother Nature’s gifts of plant life. What an amazing way to connect with the natural occurrences that are constantly shifting on this planet every single day whether we see it or not. Our duty here is to respect this medicinal gift for all of the benefits that it brings. Cannabis production can take on so many forms in our modern world, if only we utilized it as a tool over a money making scheme. Growing with respect for this gift shifts the overall vibration of the plant. Without the life force energy running through the plant and through your own body, one would not be able to enjoy the benefits of it. We have to overlook the escapism and begin respecting our bodies. To inhale a sacred medicine such as cannabis brings us back to an ancient practice of purifying ones being through sacred smoke. Through the smoke your thought, prayers and intentions are sent to our great creator to be nurtured and cultivated with love and guidance. Through the gift of cannabis we have a tool to connect with our sense of purpose and creation in a respectful way that instills self-love and interconnectedness.

Through intention we are able to shape our realities and choices. Every thought is pushed by the force of intention, the energy in which brings those thoughts to our reality. Cannabis cultivation and utilization are only beneficial through the power of intention. Through intention we amplify the potential within the sacred medicine. The intention of love and gratitude are very high vibrational. When cannabis is cultivated, ingested and used for production its energetic vibration is flowing through your being with every breath. We can use this to our benefit. Through positive intention we can ignite the highest potential of the plant to promote healing, health benefits and it being a valued product. When our cannabis is radiating with positive vibration our ability to connect with the body, sense of self and the world are heightened. I’ve even heard that if a plant has undergone massive pesticide treatments the power of intention and cultivating with love can clean up an entire grow. Energy is powerful, cannabis is powerful; why haven’t we thought to put the two together for our benefit?

Of course not every grower in Washington State has the luxury of producing 100% organic cannabis because of 502 regulations that limit what you are able to use within a grow for nutrient and pesticides. And not everyone likes outdoor cannabis so how can we keep the industry as natural as possible? I think it comes down to integrity and proper handling. If you leave a plant growing in nature it will do one of two things; survive and prosper or die. If that plant survives it has every genius code of DNA within its cell structure to keep itself growing and thriving under its current circumstances. It’s a weed for Pete’s sake. Mother Nature has every single thing we could ever need, and every single thing knows exactly what it has to do to stay alive and regenerate. Cannabis is an extremely tolerable plant that can withstand incredible circumstances. It is heart driven and a valuable asset to our human structures and ability to cultivate living in unity with our bountiful Earth.

When we look at this plant we must come to realize the true benefit, and that is, cannabis is an essential part of human development, survival and ascension. Through the changing times I truly hope we can come to a balance of greed and well being. This sacred medicine has the opportunity to express itself and man has come knocking once again to corrupt the magical life within creations expression of self. I hope that through this you are able to look at cannabis with a more well rounded perception that orchestrates the remembrance of our truth coinciding with cannabis.

Change is inevitable; everything is in a constant state of motion. Our cells are regenerating themselves, you are growing, you are shifting, every single day, every moment. Change is the underlying notion that everything is energy, energy cannot be created nor destroyed. In saying this, energy can only be reshaped, regenerated, reconstructed or change forms.

Change is a constant reminder that nothing stays the same. We must let go of the idea that change is a negative. Without it, we wouldn’t be here today, making choices as individuals, watching seasons change, learning about how the times are changing.  It’s so easy to stay complacent in a society where its convenient to do things at your fingertips or when you are not engaging with a sense of purpose. I’m so ready for change.

Everyday is a opportunity to embrace life with gratitude and perseverance. Our lives are a compilation of events and experiences that shape us to be who we are. It is through constant change that we find where we have grown, how we can grow and who we are. Just as the river is constantly flowing and taking the easiest path to the ocean we too must adjust to the current and find our way home. We as humans owe it to ourselves to ignite change within our everyday lives. To try something new, fearlessly, bravely, open heartedly. When we come to a log jam in our path its just a reminder that you must make a choice to change your way. To find the way that will guide you home.

I believe our world is in a desperate time of change. All kinds of energetic shifts, planetary alignments, global truth and acknowledgement. It is up to us to allow the energy to flow with ease, to allow the change to take place within ourselves and within our Earth. Allow the times as we have known them to flow within your mind and embrace, accept, surrender to the days ahead. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed but it can be reshaped by change in effects and temperature. Let us be the change.

It’s so easy to get caught up in continuous new updates, new products, the new thing. Our society is based solely on the need for more. More access, more usage, more this, more that. Where did we become so lost in the chaos?

With life speeding up we must remember to slow down. Our breath is a tool that amplifies our life experience with every inhale and exhale. Don’t believe me? Try it. Through the breath we are taking back the moment, accentuating the present, becoming aware. It seems as though the World is moving so fast but really we just got so spun out on junk food and scrolling we forgot that we were a living being. Living an existence too complex to try and describe.

We got so used to all these new things that we started reaching outward for satisfaction and approval. We go to the doctor for a minor ache and pain, we sit all day and speak of pain and sadness, we have completely forgotten what it is like to be alive. To be a working, living formation of cells. All those waking moments and we forgot the most important aspect of keeping the machine running.

The day has come where so many people are seeing with new eyes, awakening to the truth of their existence and feeling the essence of  their being. Through the breath we remember who we are, we allow the life force energy to flow through our being with a true innerstanding of being alive. Self love and acceptance begins with becoming familiar with the boundaries you are confined to. With opening the  heart to healing the spaces in which darkness was calling  for the light are able to flourish. We are such radiant beings; let us remember this with every waking breath and rising sun. For every day is  a new day to make a choice; are you lost in the hustle and bustle of your life or are you making a choice to break free from the limitations through that precious breath. Ahhhh