A question I commonly get is what is the difference between Palo Santo and Burning Sage (Smudging). Sage clears all energies both good and bad vs. Palo Santo which only clears the negative energy bringing in the good. Smudging is a Native American practice which clears the aura of negative vibes bringing healing and balance, it is used for cleansing spaces, people and personal articles such (healing crystals etc). Palo Santo is 'Holy Stick' from a scared South American tree, many indigenous people use Palo Santo to get rid of evil spirits and misfortune, they also use it for it's cleansing and healing properties. There are many cleansing prayers that can be said while cleansing yourself and/or home.
You can find smudge sticks and palo santo in any local spiritual shop if not many people sell homemade smudge sticks with flowers and other neat additions online via Instagram or Etsy! I recommend this so much ever since I started to use both sage and palo santo I have noticed a huge shift in my energy. I feel relaxed, lighter and calm when I cleanse my space after along day. I hope this helped
xoxo
Mj
3/24/18
"What are Chakras and how do I unlock them?"
I constantly get questions from many asking me to explain Chakras and how they work. I figured it was a perfect topic for my blog post vs. overflowing my caption with information that not all may be interested in. If you were one of the kind souls who asked me about this I really hope this post helps you or at least pushes you in the right direction. Above I posted a video to a cartoon called Avatar and in this clip they explain what Chakras are how they work and how to align, balance and unlock them. Our charkas are our energetic force field which keeps our vibrations and frequencies in tune with our mind, body and spirit. To unlock your chakras it takes time, hard work, dedication and commitment. It takes more than a couple of meditation sessions to keep our chakras completely clear balanced and aligned. Meditation, exercise, a healthy diet, essential oils, and crystals are all extremely helpful when it comes to keeping our chakras open and flowing. Healing crystals are very useful and certain stones work best for certain chakras. We have 7 charkas; our root, sacral, heart, throat, third eye and crown chakras. As soon as I learned about chakras and meditation I changed my lifestyle drastically but it was for the better. I feel more in tune to myself spiritually, psychically and mentally. If you are unsure about what chakras are don't feel intimidated to ask someone or do you own research on the matter. I feel like it is such a beautiful thing to be aware of the energy that flows through our beings and to unlock our bodies and our mind's potential in ways not believed possible. To be conscious and aware of our higher self is an amazing experience. I hope this helped those who are completely lost when it comes to chakras, crystals and meditation.
xoxo
Mj
Spiritual vs. Religious
I consider myself to be a very spiritual person however that tends to lead to many questions. Being Spiritual and being religious are two separate things. I was raised Christian both my parent's go to Church and instilled in me what was instilled in them. With that being said I have always believed in a Higher Power but as I grew older I drifted away from the religious and tuned in spiritually. I find truth and beauty in all religions ultimately we are all seeking for God, our Higher Power, The Source. However, I personally believe religion has intimidated many people from seeking their spiritual self. I don't go to church however I talk to God daily. No one should have a say on how you chose to worship and connect with your Higher Power. Religion can tend to be used to control the masses with fear, causing wars all throughout history. Once you begin to awaken, question and truly think for yourself you will understand what I mean. One of the most important things I have learned throughout my spiritual journey is that it is okay to outgrow people. It is okay to vibrate at a different frequency. Awakening is such a beautiful yet painful process which can easily be compared to metamorphosis. A period of darkness followed by light, growth and wings to fly free. Many people claim to be "woke" or have their "third eye" open beware of those people, activating and aligning your chakras takes a lot of hard work, determination, self discipline and self loathing. Consciousness is a journey itself, we are all at different levels of it. Removing thyself from the ego is key. Allowing the universe to nourish our soul and shower us in abundance in health, wealth and happiness. I live by a live and let live policy. My religion is LOVE, I preach POSITIVITY, I speak my desires into existence, & believe in the laws of the universe. Remember it is bigger than us. You have a purpose and there is a reason why you are reading this today. Unlock the power within you are all Gods and Goddess of your own world. Every head is it's own world, stay grounded and aligned never worry for it's all by design.
Meditation
This picture was taken last summer 2016 on a camping trip with my sister and her in laws in Idaho. It was a very calming trip maybe because I was technology free even though I must admit I was having cell phone withdrawals. I did not want to lose my Snapchat Streaks however I then realized how silly I was being over an app. There I was in the womb of mother nature. Clean non polluted air, crystal clean water, a calming quiet and a clear sky full of stars at night. This trip really helped me tap in and appreciate nature, I released all my anxieties, worries and self doubts into the water and let nature take it's course. I opened myself to receiving abundance in all aspects in life. Sometimes we all need a little tune up, taking it back to basics. Technology free just nature and your thoughts. Being out in nature boots our energetic fields and raises our dopamine levels. Nature is 100xs better than any depressant. When sitting still in nature in a meditative state you ground yourself and connect yourself to mother earth and all her healing radiant energy. You feel at home, you feel so little compared to the beauty and grandness of the trees, lakes and forest. Taking the time to sit, breathe and reflect is crucial to our overall well being. Whenever I feel drained of my energy nothing recharges me more than a meditation session where I ground and center myself becoming more in tune with my intuition and chakras. Meditating in nature is my absolute favorite however, you can meditate ANYWHERE! I mean in the shower washing away all negativity, while driving, walking, laying down etc. Meditation is clearing your mind of thoughts, acknowledging the thoughts that come to you then releasing them. Connects you with your emotions, breathing, thinking and connects all our nerves and activates our energetic fields. I strongly recommend meditation to those who are in seek of a little bit of peace of mind and tranquility.
xoxoxo
Mj.
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