educators – 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

Grow – Please – USA

USA, it is time to honor women and children. The best way to begin is equal rights. Equal rights are the foundation of our democracy and we must continue to expand and embrace all of humanity as equal citizens sharing the earth, and her resources.

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”

Focus on Your Gifts

Our society spends too much time focusing on negativity and training it into the minds of our children. It is time to shift our educational practices and perspectives. We must begin to educate our youth about what’s right and wonderful about themselves, their interests, and their gifts, and how to generate a healthy life fromContinue reading “Focus on Your Gifts”

With Dignity and Equity for All – Now is the Time to Change Our Educational Experiences for Future Generations

Teachers hold tremendous power in our society, and through them, we can truly empower the lives of all children. The current state of education must address the varying needs of our children, and if every teacher were to address every student with empowerment and compassion, all children would have the experience of being heard, whichContinue reading “With Dignity and Equity for All – Now is the Time to Change Our Educational Experiences for Future Generations”