One of my favourite times of the year is between December 21st and my birthday on January 11th. There's just something magical about entering these few weeks where it feels like time stands still.
To me it's a feeling of letting go. Do you know when you're about to walk into a body of water whether it's a lake, ocean, or a pool and it's the moment when your feet leave the ground? You let yourself float and realize you are held and supported.
In that moment, you realize just how free you are without the weight of the world.
Every time I allow my system to let go in this way and just be held and be nurtured … whether it's by the great mother …whether it's by my own soul, …I don't know.
All I know is that within this time frame, there is always, always, always, a shift in perception … a shift in the way I see things where something finally clicks in my being and my world makes sense again.
I’ve been trying to find words to explain the “click”.
When we decide and make that commitment to live our lives in a more magical way, in a way that is more heart-opened and soul-led, we begin to trust in the breadcrumbs and make decisions we may not be used to. They feel weird. They can be scary. And often you are left asking yourself :
How can this possibly support me?
How can this possibly bring me closer to my goals?
How can this ever bring me abundance?
And it’s scary AF to follow these breadcrumbs because they are not necessarily logical. Rarely, if ever, we are given the entire million steps needed to get from where we are to reach our goal. We are only ever shown the next few steps, or the more “short-term” path.
The rest is shrouded in mist. A fog that will not lift until it’s time.
Back to this “click”. What I have come to understand is that it is the anchor and the deep inner knowing that the decisions that I have made … they all have a purpose and they will lead me to my destination.
It settles my system even though I know there is a huge part of the journey that I cannot see. I have a renewed sense of trust and conviction.
It's one thing to know this from the “mind”.
It's another thing entirely to know from the bottom of your depths you feel anchored into your direction even though you have no clue how it’s going to necessarily lead you to fulfilling your vision or what that journey will look like.
That is the beauty of being alive.
My prayer is that everyone learns to embrace that moment when your toes leave the bottom of the pool and you just let yourself be held and float in the waters. Let go of your expectations. Let go of all the heavy things that weigh you down. And let something a little bit more magical enter.
Whether it's a conversation you have with a friend, a word you keep seeing over and over again, the same message told to you by different sources, or something you read … my prayer is that you received the same anchoring “click” of conviction.
May you feel comfortable walking your path staring into the mist and the remaining thousand steps reveal themselves at the right time.
Until then, get busy living your first 1000 steps!
And isin’t convenient I have beautiful goodie to help you with that ;).
🍄 In the Home
My home is my sanctuary and I thrive when it’s juuuust so! I’m sharing with you the wall calendar I cannot live without by my desk. Each year I create a new one adorned with beautiful with a theme.
For 2024, we are going into our rich inner forest!
💛 loves
I am loving up and celebrating my community the Devoted Way which I am blessed to have met some incredible humans.
#1 Did you know, after a year of graduating, I finally submitted my documents to be a Certified Energy Coach. You can check out my very own profile right here!
I also happen to have the pleasure of serving on the Devoted Way team for the past year and I’d like to share what’ happening next.
Devoted Circle Training
I’ll be hanging out for 3 days with my mentor and client
Become an Energy Coach
I’m so excited to support a new co-hort starting this coming February. If you are interested in guiding others into their subconscious and becoming an Energy Coach (or are just curious to see what this is) have a look at the Devoted Energy Coaching School.
📣 icymi (in case you missed it)
A few updates and reminders
🌷🌼🌾🌲 Did you find your Earth Rhythm Archetype by taking the Quiz? Take the quiz and begin to learn to work with your energy capacities.
🌟 1:1 Energy Coaching spots are available for February & March.
I would love to walk alongside you in a 3-month coaching relationship. Read more about Energy Coaching or book a free virtual tea chat to get to know each other.
❄️ Winter Immersion Sanctuary
I’m so excited for this offering! It’s a deep seasonal immersion designed to be your excuse to slow down, notice your energy capacity and begin to heal your inner winter rhythm.
Paying community members receive complimentary access with their Substasck subscription. Scroll to the bottom for your coupon code.
I shall be recording the meditations (energy journeys) on January 11th, 2024 … yes, that’s a 111). In hindsight, I also realized it’s a new moon. I cannot wait for their magic to be released throughout January and February!
Enter the sanctuary of your inner winter for only $11 CAD for a limited time (regular $37 CAD).
Until next time … stay rooted and be true to your rhythm.
xox,
Ana-Maria
For my beloved Substack paying supporters
Know that this Winter Retreat was created with you as the core inspiration.
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I cannot wait for you to begin.
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