Alana Sheeren, words + energy

Mantra Mon(wednes)day: Don’t Stop Believing

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Don't stop believing

Is the song stuck in your head yet? It’s on repeat in mine. You’re welcome.

Dreams really do come true.

They don’t always look exactly the way we imagine (sometimes they do). We often can’t predict the timeline. But when you ask for what’s in line with your heart, your soul, and your best self, magic happens.

Two years ago I made a wish. After finishing the 50 Transformation Talk interviews I said out loud to several people (and quietly to the universe) I wish someone would hire me to interview people. But I didn’t know how to make that happen so I moved on with other aspects of my business and let it go.

At the end of June I got an email from a company looking for a podcast host. When I first read it, I didn’t believe it was real. Then I Googled the owner of the company and realized just how real it was.

My first podcast went live Monday. I’m in the midst of a new learning curve and it’s pushing the edges of my comfort zone. It’s exciting and incredibly vulnerable.

And I keep saying thank you.

Because even though in my day to day life I forgot about this particular wish, it was there in my heart and the back of my mind.

You don’t always need a vision board. You don’t need to visualize your dream coming true every day (though you can if you want). You don’t need to act as if or project yourself five years into the future or follow the “rules” of manifestation. None of those are bad – in fact they can be useful and fun if done with great joy. They’re just not absolutely necessary.

Make the choice to live with integrity. Do your best to know, accept and like yourself. Step away from drama. Have fun as often as possible. Practice believing in your own worthiness and potential. Ask for what you want then enjoy what you have.

This week when doubt creeps in, when you’re tired and the judgmental voice in your head gets louder because your defenses are down, when you wonder if you really are enough, break out some Journey (or whatever makes you feel good), have a dance party and see if you can find that place of belief, even for a moment, that everything really is going to be okay.


P.S. You can listen to the podcast here. Eventually it will be available on iTunes – I will be sure to let you know.

Oracle Sunday: Find your tribe

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From the Energy Oracle Cards deck by Sandra Anne Taylor
From the Energy Oracle Cards deck by Sandra Anne Taylor


It doesn’t matter how big or small your community is. What matters is that you have one.

If you’re not happy with yours, now is the time to put your energy and intention toward creating the right one for you.

It’s wonderful to be clear about the kind of friends, co-workers or business partners you’d love to have in your life. It’s even more wonderful to BE that friend, co-worker or business partner for others.

If you want more meaningful conversations, be willing to start one. If you’d like more mail in your mailbox (real mail is so exciting!), put pen to paper and write a letter to someone. If you’d like a few more social invitations, go out on a limb and extend one. 

My neighbor mentioned today how lonely and sad she was when she moved to the lane because no one would talk to her. Out on the beach one sunset, she ran into another woman and reached out to start a conversation. A half hour later a friendship had started. While they didn’t become BFF’s, she broke the ice and the dynamics on the street began to shift for her.

You won’t likely end up with your new community over night, but baby steps add up. Just make sure you’re spending time with people whose energy is in line with yours. Don’t allow yourself to get pulled into catty, gossiping or unkind conversations because you’re lonely.

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If you’ve already got people in your life who lift you up and support you in following your dreams, don’t take them for granted. Let them know how much you appreciate them. Continue to strengthen those bonds. They are more valuable than gold.

This card indicates that the universe is sending (even more) good people your way. Keep your eyes and heart open so you recognize them when they come. 

Card copyrights belong to their respective authors, artists, and publishers, and are used for example purposes. I encourage you to purchase the deck(s) that speak to you and get to know them on your own.

Oracle Sunday: Life is a Highway

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Chuckle. You can thank me later when the song is playing on repeat in your head. Doesn’t it make you crave a road trip though?

From the Energy Oracle Cards deck by Sandra Anne Taylor
From the Energy Oracle Cards deck by Sandra Anne Taylor

This card is a reminder that life is a grand adventure. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, or like some of the magic and color has faded, then it’s time to shake things up.

Book a vacation. Go camping for the weekend. Take a quick – or extended – road trip. Even if finances are strained, it’s important to pack your bags occasionally and head out to see the world.

Whether or not you have travel plans, do something that feels FUN this week.  Make a choice that has your heart beating a little more quickly. Dip your toes into a pool that’s just outside your comfort zone. Drive a different route to work or the grocery store and keep your eyes open for something new, something you’ve never noticed before. Eat a new food or try a new restaurant for lunch. Talk to someone you see regularly but have never had a conversation with before.

Believe that you’re on the right path even if you have no idea where you’re going. Listen to the whispers and nudges that are your internal guidance system. Don’t worry about where everyone else is heading, figure out which direction you want to go. It could be off the beaten path or on it – there’s no right or wrong.

Not sure where to start? 

Take a moment right now, close your eyes, breathe deeply and repeat after me: I invite joyful adventure into my life. I am open, ready and willing to have fun.

May your journey this week bring you exactly what you need.

Card copyrights belong to their respective authors, artists, and publishers, and are used for example purposes. I encourage you to purchase the deck(s) that speak to you and get to know them on your own.

P.S. Trust that you are exactly where you need to be in this crazy adventure called life. And if you feel really stuck, let’s talk.

Oracle Sunday: You are a treasure

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From The Enchanted Map Oracle Cards by Colette Baron-Reid
From The Enchanted Map Oracle Card deck by Colette Baron-Reid

This card is here to remind you that YOU are the treasure and that ultimately you are safe and divinely protected. 

The question to ask yourself is: Am I trusting too easily or have I built an impenetrable fortress out of fear?

If neither of those feels true and you know, deep in your bones, that all is well (no matter what happens) then your treasure is being well protected. Move forward confidently with the grace that this knowledge provides.

If you find yourself trusting others too quickly and repeatedly being hurt, then this card wants you to know it is time to take your power back. Don’t trade your soul for an illusion of safety.

If there is an unequal power dynamic in a number of your relationships, it would be wise to examine that. Start by privately and quietly tuning into what really matters to you. When you feel ready, take a baby step toward the relationships you want – those with integrity and equal give and take.

If this feels overwhelming to do on your own, find a trusted mentor, hire a life coach or therapist, or seek out the resources that speak to you. (This might be one).

If you’ve isolated yourself out of fear of being hurt, your treasure is being overprotected and needs room to breathe. Like a frustrated child whose parent won’t let her do anything for herself, your inner light needs air and the spark of connection to shine.

Practice sharing little bits of yourself with others – small stories from your life, an ache, a dream. Listen to your inner voice and let it guide you out of your comfort zone. Start small and let yourself see just how safe you are. It might feel risky but you have a courageous heart. Let it speak.

Remember always that you are a treasure to be cherished and valued. Allow only those who see that into your life.

Card copyrights belong to their respective authors, artists, and publishers, and are used for example purposes. I encourage you to purchase the deck(s) that speak to you and get to know them on your own.

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P.S. Join me for free oracle card readings (for the first 8 people who comment on the correct post) this Wednesday May 27th at 9:30am PST on my Facebook page, or book a private email reading here.

 

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