Alternative Education – Shajen Joy Aziz

Pausing to breathe as spring continues to unfold, and traditions around the world honor the Earth’s renewal. Taking stock of the quiet hibernation of winter, the stillness, and the unseen growth beneath the surface, the great awakening begins. The earth begins to soften as breaks of sunshine glow through the clouds. The birds sing, theContinue reading

Say yes to stepping through your fear. You see, we have been taught to stand and face fear, as if it is something we must conquer by force. Yet what often happens when we stand and face it is that we become frozen in it. We stop. We wait. We hold ourselves right at the edge of the very life we are meant to live. What if, instead, we shifted the way we relate to fear? What if we allowed ourselves to see it, to acknowledge it, and then gently, consciously, step through it?There is a deep wisdom in this concept. You can feel it echoed in the idea of leaning in, and in teachings that remind us not to resist what is present, but to move with it. To lean in is not to fight. It is to allow. It is to trust that movement itself creates transformation. And that is where your power lives. It lives in the power of not waiting until everything feels certain. Rather, it is in your willingness to take one step forward, even while fear is present. It is the other side of fear where your courage lives. That is where growth begins. That is where you move beyond your comfort zone, beyond the familiar circle of everything you have known yourself to be. So often, we believe we need everything in place before we begin. We tell ourselves we will step forward when we feel ready, when it is clear, when it is safe, when things are perfect. Yet life does not work that way. Alignment does not come before action. Alignment comes through action, and the word “transform” is a verb. When you step, you begin to enter into flow. And flow is not something you wait for. It is something you activate. It is energy in motion, life moving through you, responding to your willingness to engage. The moment you step, you open yourself to something greater than fear. You open yourself to possibility, to expansion, to a deeper connectedness with life itself. So, step through the fear. Honor what you know to be true. Trust the movement within you. And allow yourself to live a life you love. Discover the gift. It is why we are here. ♡♡ Shajen Joy

Focus Your Energy There

I have discovered that we can look at our lives as the journey of learning our gifts and how to share them. Artists, musicians, chefs, athletes, writers, teachers, scientists, etc., are beautiful examples of ways to share your innate talents. The more we focus our energies there – the better we feel. As we evolve,Continue reading “Focus Your Energy There”

The Chasm of Pause

The chasm of pause before one takes back their power can feel deep, broad, and never-ending. Yet – the moment it happens, peace prevails, and that who you unquestionably are shines through your being. Honor yourself and others with compassionate communication. We are all a work in progress, and the more we practice, the moreContinue reading “The Chasm of Pause”

Worthiness

As you learn to listen to and follow your positive inner wisdom more fully, your self-worth blossoms in new ways and clear boundaries become essential in your self-care rhythm. Your journey is about fully understanding your worthiness, your inner source, and connecting that source with your inner knowing and new ways of thinking and being. Continue reading “Worthiness”

When You Have Clear Intentions

InterAction: The Law of InterAction must be applied for us to manifest things on earth. Therefore, we must engage in actions that support our thoughts, dreams, and emotions and choose our intentions and words wisely. There can be no meaningful action without the corresponding laws of intention and attention in play. When you have clearContinue reading “When You Have Clear Intentions”

Create Your Positive Affirmation for Daily Use

Create Your Positive Affirmation for Daily Use. As you Create your positive affirmation for daily use. Know that you can change, adjust and pivot it as needed. In this process, it is necessary to discern how universal laws impact us, and if we understand them more fully, we can choose more wisely because we areContinue reading “Create Your Positive Affirmation for Daily Use”

Timeless Wisdom from my Mom

Happy Solstice “We are honoring the light,” she would tell us, and “today we celebrate its return.” Happy Solstice! My mother, Fonda Joy, was a trailblazer, a woman before her time. Knowing the importance of earth medicine, she taught us to understand our surroundings well and recognize the magic within us and all around us.Continue reading “Timeless Wisdom from my Mom”

Positive Experiences Re-wire

Those who experienced extreme trauma at a young age have different ways of managing life. Emotional damage re-wires the brain; this means healing does too. If you know someone like this, honor their tender souls and engage in gentle, positive experiences which help to re-wire internal thoughts and feelings to a more accurate reflection ofContinue reading “Positive Experiences Re-wire”

Meaning Making Machines – A Process

A Little Awareness We are meaning-making machines. What are you making your life experiences mean? Let’s spend some time reconditioning thinking patterns to create avenues for new thinking, behaviors, and habits which support you. A question I get asked often is: How do I learn to become aware of myself? This is a great question,Continue reading “Meaning Making Machines – A Process”