Transformation can be easy and elegant
Greetings,
Welcome to May, my friend, and your monthly alchemical attunement.
An alchemical attunement is the process of...
✨ Using our own wisdom and evolution as a tuning fork, bringing us into vibration with our highest Self.
✨ Bridging the mystical and the mundane, the spiritual and practical, spirit and soul, joy and grief.
✨ Transmuting our "base materials" into gold... turning pain into power, wounds into wisdom, and grief into grace.
Today's attunement is all about embracing the path of change through deep rest and gentle release.
This invitation comes on the heels of returning from a 2-week trip to Peru last month where I got to enjoy the benefits of… vacation!
What a concept!!!
Ben and I were talking to some friends in Florida several months back and they were sharing with us about recent trips to Italy and Iceland. While I greatly appreciated the tales of their adventures, I found myself taken aback at the realization that they both take multiple trips, nationally and internationally, every year.
Have I really become a stereotyped run of the mill hard-working American entrepreneur who never gives themself a break, I wondered?
It pains me to admit that it’s been a long while since I took a trip strictly for pleasure, where I was not working or “shadow working.”
While in Peru, I went to bed early and slept long hours. I ate — a lot — of gourmet food that was cooked for me. I practiced yoga asana nearly every day and went on exciting excursions. I journaled, meditated, practiced music and sat on my patio, gazing at the apus (mountains) of the Sacred Valley.
What began to come through was a deep realization that I’ve been subconsciously harboring the belief that change needs to be hard and punishing; that if I’m not imbibing plant medicine or fasting or practicing rigorous spiritual study then transformation is not likely to come.
Here’s what I found instead:
When I’m rested, my body, heart, mind, spirit and nervous system are more receptive to nourishment.
When I create spaciousness, insight and clarity come through with ease.
When I feel rejuvenated, inspiration is available at every moment.
When I give myself ample opportunity for support, I wholeheartedly believe that I am divinely supported.
When I allow myself to regenerate, I become more resourced for any and every curveball Life may toss my way.
Inside of this alchemy, we’re invited to transmute the belief that “transformation must be hard and punishing” into a new narrative that says, “transformation can be easy and elegant.”
If the way of gentle yet profound change is beckoning, dear one…
Let’s walk it together.
✨ 4 Alchemical Inquiries ✨
What do I believe is required in order to create the conditions for real transformation to occur in my life?
When's the last time I gave myself a chance to deeply, fully rest and rejuvenate at a level that felt like true soul nourishment?
How important is solitude to my personal wellbeing?
Am I willing to create space and time to give myself a needed break this year? If so, when?
✨ Alchemical Attunement ✨
Schedule a break.
Put it on your calendar.
Block off the time.
Do it now.
Let whomever needs to know know that you’ll be gone and not available. This includes family members, your spouse or partner, kids, team members or coworkers, employers, clients or customers, or anyone else who depends on you.
I recommend getting away from your regular space.
Book an Airbnb near your home if you must.
Hop on a plane if you’re willing and able.
Schedule a road trip if that’s exciting and available.
Get creative!
Take at least 2 full uninterrupted days. More is good.
Can you envision a solo getaway for a full week? How about two?
Plant the seeds for it now. Maybe it doesn’t happen until 2024 or 2025. All good.
Give yourself the extraordinary gift of R E S T.
I promise….
Transformation will follow.
✨ Alchemical Mantra ✨
As I create generous, gracious space for my own rejuvenation, transformation occurs with ease and elegance.
How does this land for you, beloved?
Hit reply and let me know.
Loving you and holding the vision for your easeful, elegant, gentle yet potent transformation.
Ease and grace,
