RESILIENCE

The greatest pain you carry can become your greatest source of strength. You have survived and now you arrive as the phoenix; fearlessly awake, open, and limitless. Maybe your trust has been broken, maybe you have suffered a great loss, maybe you feel damaged from a past version of yourself.

Dear Survivor,
All things occur to help you grow. Not a single one of us human beings is unwounded, not a single one of us is or will ever be that projection of “perfect” that is so consistently sold to us. You, and all that you carry — your light, your shadow, the light and the shadow of past generations — is such sweet and potent medicine. Integrate it, let it make you wise and deep. Now release the pain of shame and self destructive patterns from the past story. Keep the promises you make to yourself, take care of yourself and those you love, and observe as you rise into the confident light of love.

Wisdom Keeper,
Don’t be shy, don’t be lonely. There is a community of phoenixes out there doing their own work, ready for the medicine that your specific spirit brings. Now is the time to find them so you can all help each other grow.

Beloved,
You can do anything from this place, for all of existence is here to support you.

ritual for self forgiveness

Take time to reflect in silence and stillness. In your mind’s eye, invite all those whom you need to forgive. One by one, offer them thanks for the lessons they brought you. Offer acceptance, understanding, compassion, and forgiveness. Let this empower you. See if you may need to forgive yourself for a promise you broke to yourself.
Notice how you feel.