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”
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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”
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”
Trust Yourself
Trust your positive internal guidance. It is there for your growth and development and shows up in many ways, sometimes through sensations in your body, feelings, unexpected visits from nature, an intuitive voice, deep knowing, etc. Pay attention to how your intuition has guided you toward positive experiences and manifestations; this is how you knowContinue reading “Trust Yourself”
Pause for a moment …
Starting the process (Meditation) Pause and become present in your presence. Please take a deep breath, breathe in gratitude, and allow it to permeate every cell of your being. As you release your breath, breathe out any negative emotions or thoughts you have been holding that no longer serve you. With your next breath, breatheContinue reading “Pause for a moment …”
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”
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”
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”
Shajen Joy Aziz 