Ode to Fonda Joy – My Mom

An Ode to My Mother, Fonda Joy 🤍You left me with a love for this Earth.A knowing of how to live simply and with grace.An understanding that everything is connected.You taught me about health and wellness.About food, how it can be medicine or poison.About tending the body the way one tends the land,with care, intention,Continue reading “Ode to Fonda Joy – My Mom”

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”

The 8 Principles of Transformation

Introduction By Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A. Transformation is not something that happens to us, rather, it is something that awakens within us. It begins in a single moment, a pause, a breath… a realization that life is inviting us to evolve. When we choose to listen to that invitation, we step into a partnershipContinue reading “The 8 Principles of Transformation”

Today is a good day.

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”

Set Intentions not Resolutions

As life has changed for the globe, and we are entering a new year filled with unknowns, now is the perfect time to understand sovereignty in a new way. Your ability to govern your thoughts, choices, and actions. Uncomfortable and filled with unknowns, we have all learned to be with our new normal. Moving forward,Continue reading “Set Intentions not Resolutions”

Bee Love

Continue to love, continue to forgive, continue to grow. It’s why we’re here. Yes – your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life. Fall in love with the parts of you that you find imperfect. Look for the beauty and discover a new perspective—a New way. Life is short.Continue reading “Bee Love”

How to begin meditation

First ~ Congratulations on taking a step in favor of your well-being. With a candle and lighter or a relaxing image to focus on, a crystal or your favorite small object, along with your journal, and a nourishing drink like water/tea/lemonade… Find a comfortable place, set up your space, light your candle or set upContinue reading “How to begin meditation”

We All Have Different Levels of Self-Doubt

We all have different levels of self-doubt, fear, and internal workings which prevent us from moving forward in life. One of the most important actions I learned while creating Discover The Gift was how to step through my fear and move through the illusion of my obstacles and past conditioning. The hardest and easiest thingContinue reading “We All Have Different Levels of Self-Doubt”