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

The 8 Principles of Transformation

The 8 Principles of Transformation By Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A. 1. Receptivity & Flexibility Transformation begins with openness. The truth is, new possibilities are unfolding around us every day, yet we do not always notice them because we are not receptive. When you choose receptivity, you learn to listen to your soul, your innerContinue reading “The 8 Principles of Transformation”

Life is both Science and Spirit

Being alive is a special occasion. To breathe, to witness, to participate in the miraculous dance of existence is a privilege we often forget to honor. Yet, here we are surrounded by the quiet brilliance of nature, the wisdom of sentient beings, the subtle energies that move through and between us, and the ever-expanding mysteriesContinue reading “Life is both Science and Spirit”

Today is a good day.

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.

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”

Light it Up

Tap into what lights you up and inspires you. Remember to let go of the preconceived notions of others and follow your passions and gifts; it’s the way to expand your life. Love, Shajen Joy

Breakdown Often Means Breakthrough.

Remember…Breakdown often means breakthrough.💫 Like the caterpillar evolving, it must surrender to hanging upside down in the darkness as it transmutes into the blossoming butterfly. Pause and be in your present moment. It is in the “being” that we live.Shajen Joy Aziz #Discoverthegift 🤍🤍

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”