As we emerge into the first days of Spring, it is energetically an interesting time, as we return to longer days and the promise of seeds to be sown in the upcoming months, and awaken from our hibernation of winter reflections and dreamtime.
To support us into coming back into the fullness of life energized by the sun’s return, it is time to face the mud and muck as we cycle from freeze to thaw and to clear out the dusty corners- the neglected areas we have avoided and have one last effort to “clean up our lives” and let go of what is no longer serving us. This is not just about purging the physical possessions, or cleaning out the cobwebs in your home, but doing the inner work it takes to be more liberated in your mind, heart and Sprit.
This process makes room for us to plant new dreams in fertile soil, and is an important cycle of both the seasons and our lives, yet we often meet this season with some resistance with the rollercoaster it sometimes brings as we need to deal and feel our “old stuff,” forgive ourselves and others, realign our relationships, and free up some energy for new growth.
Resistance to What Is only seems to make everything worse. We may say to ourselves, “I thought I was done with this pattern/heartache/wound” and we often beat ourselves up for not conquering it completely. We try to be socially “appropriate” when emotions flood in, and think we can choose a convenient time to feel what we need to feel, wiping away our tears and stifling our anger. We cope by avoiding, and we all have our own versions of behaviours, addictions and bad habits that are our best distractions. We put it on the convenient shelf to be dealt with later, but is it ever good timing to look at what is holding us back, feel what we avoid, and deal with our wounded stories?
The Art of Letting Go is practiced when we embrace what comes up, face ourselves with honesty, feel what is true in the moment, forgive and release old pains. Our heart begins to lighten up by facing our shadows, letting go of old burdens, and practice forgiveness. We face our lives with new energy, momentum, focus and freedom, and for that, we are all Alchemists who have the ability to turn the lead of our lives into gold. We learn that our pain is our greatest teacher and our wounds can be our greatest medicine to move forward in our lives and rise up and be who we were meant to be!
Spring is the season of transformation and I am here for you to witness you, to hold space for you, to gently guide you through whatever comes up, knowing that “this too shall pass.” As a healer trained by an Algonquin Medicine man, it is my absolute honour to offer healing sessions to help people lighten their burdens and create more freedom in their consciousness. No matter where in the world you live, we can be in a relationship and do a session whether online, via Zoom, in a long distance healing.
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From my heart to yours, I wish you ease and grace in discovering the art of letting go in this season of spring cleaning!
The Phoenix in me, sees the Phoenix in you! (You got this.)
With blessings of freedom,
Olivia ~ Fire Phoenix Dancer
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