Spiritual Awakening and Growth Blog
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Burnout or Menopause? How to Tell the Difference in Midlife
As a midlife woman, you might be wondering: Am I just exhausted from work and life, or is this the menopause? You’re not alone. Many women over 45 find themselves questioning whether what they’re going through is burnout, menopause, or both. This post will help you understand the overlap, the key differences, and what to do…
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How to Trust the Universe When Fear Takes Over: A True Story from My Spiritual Path
There are some mornings when I don’t get the chance to do all my spiritual practices that set me up for the day ahead. It happened to me recently, on a Sunday. Sundays are normally slower, more spacious, time to rest, recharge, and enjoy some quality time with my husband, Mark. But that morning, we had…
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How to Reconnect with Your Soul Each Morning: A Gentle Energy Reset Practice
The Need for Daily Soul Reconnection Last night, as so often happens, I was woken by noise. These disturbances, though seemingly small, trigger my sympathetic nervous system (SNS), also known as the fight-or-flight response. So, this morning as I sat down to start my spiritual practice, I became aware my mind was caught up in…
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When the Mind Wants Answers But the Soul Needs Stillness
Listening to the Soul Although I have a doctorate in psychology and counselling, and for a while considered myself a social scientist, my mind and ego have always been strong, persuasive forces in my life. Even now, I have to gently keep them in check, as they often want me to follow the “sensible” path,…
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My Journey of Spiritual Awakening: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
When Everything Fell Apart: The Start of My Spiritual Transformation I turned 30 in October 1999. I remember waking up on my birthday with what I thought was just the flu, but it lingered. By February, my health had significantly deteriorated. My 90-minute commute to work, followed by long, intense days, left me utterly depleted….
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The Angel in My Hand: A Mysterious Moment that Changed My Spiritual Path
The Start of My Connection to the Angelic Realm Many years ago, early in my spiritual journey while training as a Reiki practitioner, I had an unforgettable experience, one that still resonates deeply and fills me with awe. It was a moment that pointed to a loving presence beyond the visible world. During one of…
