The Gift of Presence
Hey mama,
This week’s newsletter is going to be slightly different. No upcoming events. No guided meditation. No announcements. I just want to share a personal reflection in hopes that it resonates with, encourages, or motivates you.
The past month or so has been very slow for me. I’ve received a Divine invitation to return home and take time for myself. And rather than resist this energy, I’ve allowed myself to totally surrender to it. Listening to the natural rhythm of my body and trusting that I am divinely aligned and just as the seasons are changing, this too shall pass. Let me appreciate what I have been given. Time to rest.
I’ve found myself returning to the old and new practices that nurture me the most. I’ve gotten back to my personal yoga practice. I’ve danced more. I’ve worked less . And I’ve done a lottttt of healing. And in this time of self-attention, I’ve realized a couple of things:
From a conversation with my friend: We were expressing gratitude for all the blessings in our life to include the moment that we were in. It felt timeless and much like we were part of God’s beautiful symphony. Fulfilling our purpose in the great plan of life. It was clear we were exactly where we were meant to be in that moment. My friend turned to me with an epiphany, like something just clicked for them. They said” I know what they mean now when they say the present is a present.” And I did too. There is so much to be received through presence. God is constantly gifting us what can only be experienced in this moment. I’m trying to receive the present of presence today and every day.
From a shamanic plant medicine ceremony: This was a totally surprising and unexpected experience that required me to surrender to the present moment as I received the beautiful benefits of the plant medicine I was working with. I chose cocao to help open my heart but my intention was to receive a message around what I had been making space in my life for. I had cleared out misalignment and stagnation in my business and had I let go of the past in relationships. But what was to come in place of those things? Well the message was very clear. It was divine experiences like the one I had just participated in. It was totally unplanned, yet exactly what I needed. It was surrender to the moment and allowing the right people, places, and things to find me. It was more moments of self-attention, but ultimately, it was presence.
From my womb: words and writing have been pouring through me a lot lately as I’ve been cultivating my sacral chakra and allowing my creativity to flow. From writing a children’s book to writing poetry. I’m learning that words want to be expressed through me. I’ve also learned that the only time I receive creative inspiration is when I allow myself to be present. That’s when I feel that something wants to be created through me. Everything resides in the present moment. Presence really is a gift and there’s so much to be received if we allow ourselves to slow down and fully reside there. I know it’s easier said than done, but I promise it’s worth the continuous practice and effort.
Here’s a piece of poetry that I want to share with you.
My body is sacred.
My body is holy.
My boy is beautiful.
My body is healthy.
My body is healed.
My body is a Temple of the Most High.
Divinity resides here.
Magical rituals abound here.
I forgive myself for self-abandonment.
I release and no longer hold onto resentment.
My womb is light.
The past has no control over me now.
I know who I am. I know what I’m worth.
My Divine partner must show me…
how they love themselves.
How they adore me.
How they can find God in all.
How they value me.
I can’t ignore the truth within.
I radiate light.
In God I am right.
It will all pay off.
It is safe to be soft.
Ase’
So, here’s to practicing more presence so we feel more magic, good things find us, and creativity flows. May you open your eyes to see and trust that you’re always right where you need to be, doing what you need to be doing. In this knowing you find surrender. In this knowing you find peace. And in this knowing, you find the greatest gift of presence.
Be soft, move slow, receive the gift.
Peace <3
