Love & Live the Questions

Sandy and I discuss the topic of freedom. What is it and how do you get more of it?

Listeners of the podcast, Jessica and Erica, join me today to discuss what growth means and how the chakras can help us.

Sandy and I explore some questions on what growth means and how we have grown over the past year.

Sandy shares a story that changed the way she looks at life and how she approaches it. References: asianentrepreneur.org - 3 Stories That Will Change Your Perspective Forever

Some listeners of the podcast join me as we attempt to reframe some labels that we have put on ourselves using EFT (tapping).   References: Amy Schumer's Last F**kable Day https://pin.it/6HaOxWG

We have a discussion around the subject of labeling and finding ways to reframe what we label. And is labeling just another word for judging? We explore this and more.

Sandy reflects on a time when she felt like she was in a dark space and how she overcame that and aligned with the Light inside of her.

A couple of podcast listeners join me as we continue the discussion of light and dark.

A new season again...Spring! We're having a conversation about reaching for the Light as we come out of the darkness of Winter.

Andrea rounds out the Winter season with a chat about what she saw in her cards these past few months.

Checking in with Fiona on how her winter went and how the tarot might have lined up. The conversation spans various topics, including intuition, boundaries, decision, and peace.

PROCEED WITH CAUTION! The recording on this episode skips all over the place, but I still uploaded it because it was a good conversation. Listen if you can bear it. Note to self: Must get better with sound. 

Sandy and I went to a channeling group where the feline goddess, Bastet, took us through a guided visualization to heighten our sensory awareness.

Sandy and I discuss our tarot cards for the season and go through all the elements.

I lead Andrea through a circular-connected BreathWork session in this episode to find the soul/spirit within her that is not negative, the truth of who she really is.   References: biddytarot.com - I use this for quick references with our tarot cards https://www.inc.com/melody-wilding/5-steps-to-quickly-stop-negative-thoughts.html

We review Andrea's tarot theme for the year and her first three months of 2020. Andrea was feeling the negativity of the cards and feels like she was born negative. Can you relate? Join us to find out how we made our way of this mess.

Part II of Fiona's journey with her tarot cards for the season entail getting some intuitive henna for more insight.  Seemi Rizvi is a Henna Artist in Nashville, TN. She draws from your energy to reflect your awesomeness back to you through henna.  www.fb.com/seemihennabodyart IG @ seemihennaart See pictures of our henna at www.fb.com/loveandlivethequestions    

We're diving into how a spread from the Tarot can help us on our journey in life. Fiona has a Nine of Pentacles reversed theme for the year with a Page of Cups reversed January. Join us as we uncover how this might fit in to Fiona's life.

We offer our reflections on the past season and what we got out of it.

Andrea and I have a chat for the last conversation of the Fall series. Answering the question of our strengths, talking about the possibility of past lives, and going to a place where nobody knows your name. Cheers!

Working on the sound in this episode so hopefully it doesn't sound too bad. Otherwise, having a chat about what others see as Sandy's strengths, then moving into some talk about life as a simulation, and low and high vibrations.

A little bit longer than usual, but when Fiona and I discuss a topic, we really get into it. Talking about what Fiona's strengths might be, should massage therapists give advice, and do we surrender or call in things we want?

Andrea and I get together and bring out some remembered aspects of ourselves moving towards the ideal versions of who we are, making some stops to talk about God and the legacy we leave behind along the way.

Sandy comes up with some really good questions for this episode. We answer the question for all of us this round with our view of God, work on defining love, and working for money.

We've got a mixed bag of questions here that run the gamut. Perspectives on God, how we feel about ouija boards, and how to feel about healing or not healing when we're doing what we think we need to.

Andrea and I answer a few questions that deal with being sensitive, our sense of stability, and how to keep the high vibes alive.

Fiona and I explore the group question about being sensitive and empathetic in today's world which leads us to question what it means to be spiritual.

Starting off the Fall season with some great questions like...How do you live in today's world as an empath? What is a healer? What do you get out of personality tests? And some exploration in the subconscious mind, as well as determining if we are a mind, a body, or both.

Introducing a new season, Fall, where we will explore questions from various avenues and answer from our perspectives here on the podcast.

Closing out Summer and sharing what we got from this season.     Inspiration: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 254 & 297-98)  

Exploring ways we try to "save the world" and find out what part of ourselves need saving.    Inspiration: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 261)  

Talking about those that came before us and what they have imparted to us.     Inspiration: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 244)  

Andrea and I laugh ALOT in this one. The power of sisters to help you rise when you are feeling low.     Inspiration: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 224)   *I could not find the article I was referencing in the podcast. Sorry.

Exploring and finding our own inner witch.     Inspiration: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 163)

Taking a time out with nature and learning to listen to Her voice.   Inspiration: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 104)

In what ways are we living for pleasure not pressure?   References: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 125-126)

Exploring the chapter of all women healing each other through their own efforts to heal themselves.   References: Rise Sister Rise (Campbell, Rebecca, pg. 54-55)

Having a discussion around Rebecca Campbell's book Rise Sister Rise (see Summer Intro for reference) and the chapter of always on a path of rising. (pg. 58-59)

Having a discussion around Rebecca Campbell's book Rise Sister Rise (see Summer Intro for reference) and the chapter of releasing our "good girl" for the power of the Priestess within us. (pg. 76, 77)   References: What is a Priestess and what does she do? http://www.cowrieshell.com/blog/what-is-a-priestess-and-what-does-she-do    

Starting a new season with a new topic! We'll be going through Rebecca Campbell's book Rise Sister Rise and discovering our own wise, wild woman within! Join us!  References: Rise Sister Rise - A Guide to Unleashing the Wise, Wild Woman Within (Campbell, Rebecca. Hay House Publishing. 2016) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=13&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiVgcjgyLLjAhWCPM0KHULyBjwQFjAMegQIAhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Frebeccacampbell.me%2Frise-sister-rise-order%2F&usg=AOvVaw1MYab3g1yMT2IX6r_05aXh   Kaur, Ajeet - "Haseya" https://music.amazon.com/albums/B01LWQOKR7?trackAsin=B01LY1JNW9&ref=dm_sh_79ee-3fde-dmcp-c4b6-1fd32&musicTerritory=US&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER      

Thanks for joining us this Spring! I wrap up the season and talk about where we are after all this exploration into the chakras and the Path of Liberation.

Crown chakra mantra of "I Understand" discussion.   Reference: https://fs.blog/2012/04/feynman-technique/

Exploring the mantra "I See" and how we may sometimes see things with judgement and other things through simply observing.    Note: There is some cussing in this episode. Reference: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-distinction-between-o_b_791096?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAITWnEc3mtdrOHcwNOExOFg_lQVlb6qJhfT-rlk_Cyd-15d_3kadKMdTuDSkxrcAvrYijENDV1dCbPokzrERvxG82NDVOT8a-LLWGUMM0AZ-j6IYYSyDDSOO2IQb4TzKhjJFlvjfzujBra1gCSp-d9dR-nx-OddpAhgGiDRYDfOI  

SOUND ALERT: Not the best quality sound on this episode with a loud air conditioner in the background.   Sandy and I talk about the way we interact with the Throat chakra energy and the mantra "I Speak".  Reference: http://www.yourzengrowth.com/asking-giving-opinion/  

Exploring the energy at the Heart Center in this episode. How can we  and do we connect with love?   https://youtu.be/1e0-V6MM090 The Heartmath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath's Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart's Intelligence (Martin, H., HarperSanFrancisco, 2011) at store.hearthmath.com https://youtu.be/-d_AA9H4z9U  

Join Fiona and me as we explore the Solar Plexus energy of "I Do". Questions arise of doing things out of possible fear and learning the art of surrender.   Resources: https://medium.com/the-mission/10-reasons-a-guide-for-why-we-do-what-we-do-90f42877d5bf https://tinybuddha.com/blog/let-go-of-control-how-to-learn-the-art-of-surrender/  DUHIGG, C., The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, Random House, 2012

Sandy and I have a conversation around feelings/emotions and how they come up, when they come up. What's the difference between spontaneous emotion and feelings tied to a thought?   https://www.theemotionmachine.com/7-ways-to-connect-more-with-your-emotional-self/

Andrea and I spent some time exploring the energy of the Root chakra and it's mantra "I Am". In this episode we talk about what that brought up for us and how we view or would like to view the concept of what we are. NOTE: There is some cussing in this episode. And the sound may be low due to being out of town and recording on my iPad. 

Beginning the Spring series with a brief overview of the path we will be traveling over the next two months - The Path of Liberation. This episode gives some information on where this path is going and the energy mantras that we will be working with to get there.

Introducing another one of my favorites, Fiona. She was the first massage therapist that I ever hired and taught about the chakra system from my perspective. She has such insightful questions, it has led to great conversations ever since about life, love, and energy. 

Introducing my long time best friend, Andrea. Just having a chat about life and some fun questions before getting into mottos we live by.