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”
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”
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”
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”
Allow Yourself the Freedom to Be Who You Are
Allow yourself the freedom to be who you are ~ because when you do ~ you inspire all those around you to do the same and thus the ripple effect begins. We are each individual trees and together the forest. Each one of us is unique and special…and…as a whole we are powerful beyond measure.
Whenever I Feel Stuck…I Pay Special Attention to My Inner Guidance
Whenever I feel stuck – I consciously breathe, I close my eyes and become present to my current moment, not the past or the future, just my present moment.  Then I ask myself….”what will help me shift my current situation?” As soon as I ask this question ~ I move my being to a consciousContinue reading “Whenever I Feel Stuck…I Pay Special Attention to My Inner Guidance”
Shajen Joy Aziz 