Inspired Me Meditation & Wellness

Belief is an incredibly powerful energy When we place our belief, we identify We hold ourself up against and with the thought... This is where judgment comes from This is where suffering originates In ‘The Mastery of Love’ Don Miguel Ruiz shares the importance of releasing belief He speaks to belief as subjective Limited The key then is to listen to your heart To be guided by truth that is beyond thought And beyond reason ~ PRACTICE IT ~ Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly Close your eyes and place your attention on your heart Breathe Receive Notice the feelings and sensations that exist within this space Allow this to be your guide Your stillpoint . Learning to navigate the inner world is a continuous journey. The 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training is designed to help you develop the essential skills of practice and offer support as your experience unfolds. Earlybird pricing available until Jan 1 for the New Year training with limited space available. Link in bio or below www.inspiredme.ca/meditation-training #meditation #mindfulness #donmiguelruiz #meditationpractice #meditationteachertraining

The next 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training Starts FEB 1! And...Earlybird Savings of 30% off for all payment options is available until Jan 1 . As we begin our transition from this year to the next, it is time to consider what it is that you are creating? What thoughts, energy and actions are you cultivating during this time of great change?... Our future is up to us. What we choose to focus on now will have lasting effects for generations to come. Join me as we explore the depths of our inner world and learn how to navigate this space of deep creative potential . Are you craving more? More clarity More connection More truth More Vision What I’ve found over the years of both practicing Meditation and holding space for others is that all this business of MORE is an inside job. The Meditation Training offers direct guidance on HOW to navigate this inner world and tap into the authentic expression of truth that exists within you From this space of Authenticity we learn how to hold space for others in the practice of Meditation It is both a gift for Self + for all those we hold space for The doors to our New Year training have just opened! And when you register, you will receive immediate access to first 6 weeks of the program. Learn more + register via link in bio or below https://inspiredme.ca/meditation-training

Meditation found me in some of the most difficult moments of my life. It offered the support and safe space I needed to navigate my inner world when everything around me felt overwhelming and out of my control. What I discovered over the last 16 years of both practicing and guiding Meditation is that Meditation isn’t something we do. It’s who we are. I created the Meditation Teacher Training program when I myself felt called to go deeper. To explore the depths of my conscio...usness and connect more fully with the more subtle aspects of what it means to be me, as part of the greater whole. The intention for this training is to support all those who are called to deepen their personal practice of Meditation and to offer the inspiration and practical tools needed to craft Guided Meditations rooted in authenticity . To stay updated on all things Meditation including trainings, resources and inspiration, join the mailing list.

Ask yourself, in this moment, even if you are feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed... What would Love do next? Not, what should I do? Or, am I on the right path?... Anchor first into Love And allow the Divine energy of all creation, all truth, all expansion, to guide you forward Relax into the arms of Love Allow yourself to be held in her strong and soft embrace She knows the way beloved Let her light in Let the heart-opening, settling, activation of Love to guide your choices Not the fears that have held you stuck in pain and struggle Not the what ifs that threaten to keep you small forever Love encompasses ALL things And you do as well my dear Own that shit Claim the Love that is yours The Love that you already are

Sounds pretty simple then... Because it is! Meditation is not some fancy practice reserved for the extremely flexible or spiritually advanced Who needs full lotus, eyes closed, and absolute silence? Well, I suppose those are nice sometimes... But they’re certainly not the ONLY way to Meditate Think of Meditation as a pause A dropping into the present moment And being aware of what is happening right here, right now Have awareness that you’re reading this? Perfect! You’ve got it already Remember that you have this ability ALWAYS And anytime you need a mini reset just stop the hustle and bustle for a moment and offer what you’re doing some extra awareness You’ve got this . Earlybird Savings now open for the 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training that starts Feb 1, 2021. Link in bio or below . www.inspiredme.ca/meditation-training . . . #meditateeverydamnday #meditation #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulnessquotes #learntomeditate #discovermeditation #meditationteacher #meditationteachertraining #becomeameditationteacher #yegevents #t8n #t8nevents #inspiration #love #spirit #consciousness

I have been grieving loss of the Village Remembering a time in my life when the Village was so strong and vibrant We have a big family on my mom’s side and they all lived close to us Growing up we were always gathering... Birthdays, holidays, Friday nights Any excuse we could find to get together As a child, I remember feeling welcome everywhere I went Hanging out with my cousins in the basement playing ping pong Or listening in on the grown up conversations upstairs and actually being asked my opinion Our Village was held together by my Grandma She really knew how to throw a party Being both the host and the center of attention When I was pregnant with my son Owen, 16 years ago now, my Grandma’s health began to decline She had a stroke the year before and had more health issues arise then I remember during both her recovery from the stroke and mine of then 8 months of a very difficult pregnancy, my Grandma and I would go for walks and watch Murder mysteries together Then, shortly after my son was born, my Grandma contracted a virus in the hospital that caused encephalitis, and ultimately permanent damage to her language center and other cognitive functioning I didn’t realise it until recently, but that is when I believe my exile from the Village began It really started during the pregnancy, when I was completely unable to care for myself, and lacked the support I so desperately needed No friends or family came to visit me I lived separate from Owen’s dad because he was still finishing school I had moved in with my parents and while they were my best support, I was alone most of the time The Village is something we all know in our heart It is a place of connection and safety People who are there to witness your life To share in the celebrations and losses To have your back when you are suffering And ready to receive your Medicine when you return from the Shadows The Village is our birthrite Our natural way of being To be separated from it is to deny our nature As I have been feeling into the pain of losing my Village and imagining what a new one looks like, I came across this beautiful truth Self-compassion is the internalized Village It landed so beautifully This recognition that to be compassionate with ourselves is the way home The way back to reclaiming the Village

A magical birthday overflowing with Love

We’re all looking for ways to connect with the deeper questions - who am I, and why am I here? Meditation is SUCH a powerful vehicle for this self-discovery. When you take the time to get quiet and look within, you will discover that not only do all of the answers exist within, you will also find that you have the power to shift your reality. In the Meditation Training, we get right into it. We start off by looking at the basis of Meditation - the whats and hows. Then, we ...shift into the transformations of Meditation - what is possible through practice. This training goes WAY beyond learning how to guide the practice of Meditation. In truth, many people choose to take the training without having ANY desire to teach. They simply want a deeper experience of Self and know in their heart that Meditation will help with this. Registration is NOW open for the 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training starting February 1, 2021. Space is limited as it is important to me that we hold a sacred container of learning together. Claim your spot and Earlybird savings today www.inspiredme.ca/meditation-training #meditation #mindfulness #meditationtraining #meditationteacher #mindfulliving #presence #theuniversehasyourback

I honour your experience and your belief All of the learnings, sacred moments and difficult truths that have gone into your unique expression of belief That’s what it is really Belief... Understandings we have each come to based on both our individual past experience and what we see when looking to the future Belief is a powerful force And unexamined belief can create separation We so easily slip into the game of right and wrong Holding one up against another in order to justify our beliefs There’s a phrase for this - confirmation bias We all do it Seeking for ways to support what we already believe to be true And finding them, because that is what seeking leads to We might call it synchronicity or a sign, but when it comes from the head and not the heart, then it is most definitely our beliefs at play This is where the Beginner’s Mind comes in Curiosity Broadened perspective First of our own belief filters And then of those around us This state of curiosity is what bridges the gap of separation Helping us to understand that it isn’t about right or wrong Reminding us that we are all part of the same collective expansion Our beliefs serving not as beacons of truth, but reminders of what we must leave behind Sacrificing to the past that which keeps us separate From ourselves From each other Liberated belief feels like play Exploration and loving what is Each of us has chosen to be here during this time To learn these lessons To take part in the Great Awakening So, maybe it’s time to get your hands dirty To take a pause from the resistance that keeps you up at night And sink to the earth in reverence and love Listen to your heart and not your head Feel your way into Play, laugh, shout, and cry Be like a child In awe of the spectacle of life And at the same time unimpressed by the false fronts of belief

We are entering the time of deep Winter, and yet, I sense so much collective resistance to entering this space of the shadow There is fear that we will not make it out. That there is no bottom to this vast and unpredictable space Yet, we all know this space well... We have, each of us, touched the truth of grief and the energy of dissolution It is necessary for rebirth For the endless cycle of unbecoming and creation As I feel my own way into this truth, a softening arrives There is nothing left to do Nothing to search for, to make manifest It is like falling exhausted into bed Settling my bones into rest And trusting that the darkness always leads once again to light . . #grief #initiation #darkwinter #trust #francisweller #franciswellergrief

To embody belief, we must first drop into the experience of it. #meditation #mindfulness

Can you see all of these things and face the icky feelings that make you want to hide? Can you speak to yourself with kindness regardless of how unlovable you feel? Loving yourself is the greatest act of compassion. It is also essential for realizing the freedom, the Joy, the love and connection that we all seek. When we learn how to Love ourselves, we learn what it means to Love another. Loving ourselves isn’t about acting perfect - being the version of ourselves that we... believe others will accept. Love is about being perfect. Recognizing the perfection that we are, at our core. It is the essence of our being. The truth of our perfection. . . . #lieofimperfection #worthiness #weeklyinspiration #quote #qotd #freemeditation #inspiration #meditation #truth #learntomeditate #mindfulness #meditationteachertraining #soulpreneur #spirit #liveyourtruth #lifepurpose #theinspiredme #theuniversehasyourback #youarepowerful #quoteoftheday #mindsetshift #trustyourpath #meditationteacher #selflove #growthmindset #spiritualgrowth #spiritual #soulwork #livefromlove #raiseyourvibration See more

I used to deny my experience of sadness and loss Buying into the belief that being positive was the more spiritual choice And so, my grief was buried Shoved way down where even I couldn’t see it... But grief doesn’t disappear It doesn’t dissolve away when we hold it in and quiet it’s voice No, it accumulates Growing heavier More constrictive As we avoid anything that may bring our feelings of sadness to light Slowly, over time and with gentleness, I am learning to create space for my grief To feel into it when it arises Asking what she needs to feel safe, and heard This reclamation of grief has been one of the most potent healings A remembering of my wholeness Without a mask Without the need to be pleasant And definitely without the need to be only the light It is in the darkness that our soul has a chance to rest Where truth is revealed And where freedom is found . . . #grief #griefwork #quoteoftheday #quotestoliveby #inspiration

I am absolutely committed to sharing the gift of Meditation with as many humans as possible and have decided to continue offering a sliding scale of payment for those who feel called to the Meditation Teacher Training starting Nov 23 and who are unable to commit the full payment at this time. I will be making this a very informal thing. If this is for you, then message me directly and we'll chat. I have to feel my way through this and the best way I know how is to speak to ...you directly so that we can find an investment level that feels good for both of us. Remember, there are times when we temporary experience financial limitation. *Note the language here.* We are not poor, we are not lacking. It is a temporary experience. Language carries a potent energy and to be abundant, we must speak the words of abundance. The gift of Meditation has been a lifesaver for me. Sharing the deeper aspects of practice and helping you learn to hold space for others is a soul calling for me. Please don't let finances be the reason that you choose not to join us. xoxo Caroline

It is not about getting over, moving through or finishing It is about the depth of feeling we have the courage to be with

+ If youre a biz owner then you know that this balance is not exactly easy to achieve Our cultural narrative is one of hustle Pushing, achieving, obtaining... On top of this, we hear the belief that to take time for our own desires and needs is selfish Imagine instead practicing as Monks do - spending half of your day nurturing your mind, body and spirit; and the other half sharing your gifts How does it feel even reading that? Was there a twinge of recognizing truth, followed by a little voice in your head telling you why this isnt possible? Here are a couple things that voice prob said Ive got bills to pay I dont have the time Right, so let me tell you a little story about how I shifted from working 7 days a week, all hours of the day, to 3-4 hrs per day, earning more, feeling waaaaay healthier, with weekends off, and most importantly feeling fulfilled and on purpose When I started Inspired Me, I was scared I didnt know where the $$ would come from and I was terrified of losing my business So, I worked my tail off Seriously hustling, trying alllll the things and not letting up for even a day off Sure, I experienced some growth But not nearly equal to the work I was putting in And to top that off I was getting sick often, experiencing anxiety and quickly losing hope When the body says no, you have to try a different way, so thats what I did I committed to working less and always putting self-care first Heres what happened... I got laser focused on the parts of my business that I love and that are financially abundant I began to feel more creative and inspired than I had in over a decade I started saying no a lot more My biz grew exponentially, being of even greater service than I could have imagined Ready to shift your biz from hustle to abundance? Applications now open for 4 high-achieving women to join the Visionary Business Accelerator ../ See more

I think we all know what it feels like to be pushed by Fear Fear of loss Fear of being alone Fear of falling behind... Fear of failure ...those secret motivators that run in the background, constantly pushing us, never letting up Its exhausting When were motivated by fear, there is no end point, no enough Now, theres nothing wrong with Fear It is a guide - a means of suffering in order to learn and grow Suffering is often called the Great Awakener When we are stagnant in our life, trapped in the cycle of fear, pain will be our companion The pain is present not to inflict hurt but to transmit a message that we are living in far too small of an inner world It is a call to evolution And ultimately, to our higher Vision Once we fully embrace our life Vision, we will notice a very important energetic shift We are no longer pushed by fear Rather, Vision becomes our guiding light Asking only for surrender Imagine that Being able to let go of the hustle Of all of those fears that are keeping you small When Vision is in the driver seat, you have the profound privilege of being witness to both your own unique brilliance + the Divine creative impulse seeking to emerge through and as you A life of Vision is full of curiosity, flow, ease, alignment, integrity, and service It is the highest expression of your purpose The life that is meant for you

The Visionary Business Accelerator is NOW OPEN for Application...and I have a cringe-worthy story to share with you haha If you had a chance to read about me leaving a multi-million dollar biz then you might have thought to yourself something like, Wow! She must really have her in a group. I know I do when someone else shares their big successes. Ok, but heres the realness. For 10 years of owning and running that business I earned exactly $0. Yup. A big fat ZERO.... And the real kicker? My husband and I had sunk EVERYTHING we had into the biz just to keep it going. We were investing in our business, but the business def wasnt returning the favour . For things to turn around (and yes they absolutely did), we had to leave that initial stage of starting a biz that we were trapped in for waaaaaaay too long, do some major mindset work, and implement strategy that until then we really werent ready to do. Ok, now that Ive revealed some of the hardest truths Ive experienced in growing my biz, let me tell you about what I learned from that painful experience. It doesnt matter how much revenue your biz brings in if your costs are high and you arent paying yourself We are our own greatest limitation and strength when it comes to abundance in our biz Support with Vision, mindset and strategy is a NON-NEGOTIATIABLE if you want to grow your biz and earning potential Im not here to play small, and I dont want you to either. The Vision that moves us is so much more important than all of the fears and limitations we have accumulated. Alrighty, now its time to tell you about the Visionary Business Accelerator . Ill keep it really short... Applications are open for our 6-month sacred Visionary Acceleration to begin Oct 23. I am very selective of the energy that is welcomed into this sacred container. So, if youre feeling called to learn more and to expand into your highest Vision, then I def suggest checking out the details and submitting your application ASAP. I only have space for 4 Visionary Women and the energy is building . https://inspiredme.ca/vba by @emilieiggiotti

Force need not apply We are creative beings It is our essence Our truth Creation is the flow of energy through us... Dont tell me youre not creative Thats bullshit We all are Every thought, every word, every action is a result of our creation And how incredible this is! That we create our reality Take a moment to feel this A fire in your belly The energy moving through To breathe is to create Hustle is not needed We dont need to force or determine the outcome of our creation This simply isnt possible Instead, listen to your heart Dance with the flow of creation Feel the subtle impulses Your spiritual light is flowing into this physical reality now Consciousness made manifest Simply be and observe Trust the divine timeliness of all creation #creation #soul #inspiration #creativity #creativeenergy #visioning #inspiration #motivation #soultruth #cosmiccreations #spiritualgrowth #spiritualempowerment #spiritual #intentions #affirmations #consciousness #awareness #soultruth #beyourownguru #soulpreneur #womeninbiz #wellness #entrepreneur #mindfulness #meditation #meditateeverydamnday #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday See more

Did you know that I stepped away from a Multi-Million Dollar business? > > Ps. It had EVERYTHING to do with my Vision Ok, this is a hard one for me to share. Honestly, Im still dealing with some of the grief and FOMO that comes from walking away from something that you spent so much time and energy in....Continue reading

Its always now We are born anew every day Every moment And you have a choice Right here, right now... To continue sitting in your shit Or stepping up and claiming your power Sure its uncomfortable And yes, youre going to struggle Just know thats part of it Youve got this I believe in you Now its your turn Do you believe in yourself? Prove it See more

Wanna know how long Ive been a Business Owner? 16+ years And guess how long Ive actually felt fully supported in my biz? . . . Less than a year... . It actually makes me head and heart hurt a little thinking about just how many years, how many highs and lows, and times Ive wanted to quit that were spent without the support I needed. This year I have had the profound privilege of being in a Business + Wealth Accelerator led by the incredibly inspiring @selinagmoney And I gotta tell you - it has shifted EVERYTHING My money story BS is taking a backseat while I step into the MOST abundant year Ive EVER had (yup, even during a pandemic) I have a fantastic balance in my life of self + service that I never thought possible My highest Vision is in the driver seat and it feels sooooo good Im connected with THE most incredible women who are high achievers just like me and we celebrate each other endlessly Now that Ive experienced this level of support, accountability and sisterhood Im NEVER going back. And wanna hear the best part? Im taking allll this experience... >> my many years in business planning, operation, strategy + mindset >> my gifts as a Visionary Leader and Soulful Space Holder; and >> the Divine guidance I have received ...to create a NEW sacred container for 4 Visionary Women to take their already successful biz to new heights that they KNOW in their bones is meant to be. Ill be sharing a lot more about this over the next couple weeks. If you want access to early application, shoot me a dm

I invite you to ask yourself this question - What energy and environment do I thrive in? Go ahead... Ill be right here when you get back .... . . If you dont know the answer yet, I totally get it Truthfully, I have realllllly struggled with this My struggle has to do with this funny little belief I have that everyone elses needs come before my own I can sit here and analyze why that is until the cows come home but the fact remains the same - I dont want this belief in my life any longer It is just creating turmoil Confusion for myself and others The people who care about me ACTUALLY want me to thrive and to share what I need to do this And they def dont want to see me pretending that all is well, when it really isnt So, I ask the question again but this time with a bit of a twist ... What energy and environment do you need to CHANGE right now in your life in order to better thrive? Basically, where are you compromising your energy and environment? That first thing that popped into your mind? Yup, thats the one Please dont try to justify it away I bet thats exactly what happened, isnt it? Look, you dont need to EVER justify yourself Please, read that one again You are not a problem to be solved You are a unique and dynamic human being who is SO deserving of living a full and beautiful life Feel into that Into the energy of truth And ask yourself one more time - what energy and environment do I thrive in? Heard it this time? Good. Now go and make it happen

A letter to my Inner Child Dear sweet Caroline (pun intended - we love that song even though they say it wrong )... I havent been very kind to you lately. Youve been trying to tell me youre uncomfortable and feeling threatened in many ways and I just wasnt able to hear it. I am so sorry. I am here for you now. What do you need my sweet one? How can I love you a little more these days? Hugs. Patience. Safe spaces. I can do that for you my Love. You are doing so good. Its hard to make changes and you have been really trying havent you? Youre so beautiful, strong, courageous, loving. Its time to take the pressure off. I will help you with that. I will hold you even when you fear that no one else can or wants to. Keep telling me what you need. I love you my darling and you are not alone . Love, Caroline

I was reminded yesterday just how easy it is to both forget love for self and to remember it. It all happens in a moment. An instant of choice, or forgetting.... Imagine making decisions from a space of complete worthiness. Sharing exactly what you desire, without fear of losing the love and approval you so desperately cling to. You were born worthy. Fully capable of knowing and expressing your honest needs and desires. In tune with your present moment experience without question, shame or self-abandonment. Practicing the mindset of worthiness can be done very simply through an act of imagining and conscious choice. First, in regards to a specific situation or choice, we imagine how we would think, feel and act if I loved myself. Imagination helps us to explore new possibilities that are perhaps outside of our normal beliefs and patterns. Then, even in the face of fear, we make a conscious choice that honours this love of self. This is the ...then part of the mindset shift. Courage to make a new choice.

Our Fall 2020, 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training begins today These moments of beginning are so sacred to me. So much hope, possibility, curiosity. It reminds me of what I seek to cultivate in lifes every day moments.... The sense of childlike wonder. Trust in the magic that is about to unfold. Feeling like you need to join us in this sacred container? I hold registration open for 1 week into the program. With each moving through at their own pace. And meeting in sacred space together on our Live calls and in our private FB group. Learn more and register via link in bio or below www.inspiredme.ca/meditation-training See more

We always have the ability to call upon Higher Guidance At any time, in any situation It is easy to forget this To believe that we are alone in our struggles, confusion, uncertainty... Receiving messages of guidance is as simple as asking and receiving Ask the question, what is it that I need to know today/in this situation? Then, sit quietly in reflection If you are in a highly stressed state, it will take more time to settle and hear the simple truths But they will come And you will know them because of their simplicity and how they feel within the space of your heart We cannot understand problems at the level of the thinking mind The thinking mind is rooted in belief, bias and past experience In opening to Higher Guidance we must move into the state of Receiving Softening our grip on the need to control and achieve The state of Receiving is one of openness, of quiet, of surrender {TRY IT - 10 min Meditation} With a journal nearby, take your seat of Meditation If it helps, set a timer for 5 minutes and then close your eyes to focus on your breathing for that time. Thoughts will arise. Its natural. Let them. Then draw your focus back to your breath. At the sound of the 5 minute mark, ask the question what is it that I need to know today/in this situation? (depending on your point of focus) Continuing your Meditation, focus attention in the space of your Feel your heart soften and open When you receive clear and simple guidance, offer thanks You can choose to continue the meditation, or open your eyes to begin writing in your journal.

L O V E I promise to Love you Until I dont... Imagine making vows like this... Agreements made in complete truthfulness How much more freeing for the heart and the mind In my experience, once Love is realized, it doesnt leave It simply takes different forms I think back to the marriage vows I once made At that time, I couldnt have imagined that we would one day no longer be married Those vows held so much hope Yet no real depth of understanding It wasnt until our relationship changed that I truly understood what Love is Because the Love I felt didnt leave It was simply held in a very different container I now carry this lesson with me Knowing that to Love is not exclusive to the type of relationship we are in But rather how open our hearts are Love is present when we are attuned to it To be without Love is simply a forgetting A temporary belief in our separateness And so, my agreement to Love is now rooted in the knowing that I AM LOVE Sometimes believing that Im not by @emilieiggiotti 2020

We are in a time of great change Our old ways of being just arent cutting it anymore When all of the structures and familiar ways are shifting around us, it can feel overwhelming Uncertainty arising over what to do next, or how to even wrap our brains and hearts around the changes... These moments of massive transition call for a great pause A slowing down and opening to what is being asked of us on a higher level I find myself easily getting caught up in frustration and disbelief And need to remind myself often to pause - to open to what is being revealed The pause can be simple 10 mins of quiet reflection in the mornings before you go to work or start your day Writing in your gratitude journal each evening Going for a daily walk in nature From this space of pause, everything settles It is far easier to see the truths being revealed The next steps to take From the pause, we receive insight into how we are being called to expand Clarity on how everything that is changing around us is actually serving our growth and path forward

, . ~ John Muir Happy Long Weekend! We are off a day early to find a spot in nature with as little reception as possible

I have this super awesome addiction to control Wanting what I want Planning everything like I know best Being frustrated when it doesnt turn out the way I envisioned... I developed this coping mechanism due to traumatic experiences of feeling completely out of control Unable to make the choices I so desperately needed to Ps. Hence why the removal of choice from govt gets my hackles up Ive been listening to Paul Seligs new book Alchemy and in it he channels this message The small self wants The true self receives. It hit home in a beautiful way Much of my focus of meditative practice and self-inquiry of late has been around the concepts of surrender and receiving Paul shares about the upper room - a space where we re-see our human experience through the eyes of truth We are resurrected here Born anew into the realization of the self that we have always been Divine As I reflected on this concept of the small self wanting, I knew it to be true When I am in the space of wanting - of seeking to control - I have forgotten the truth of my Divinity I have forgotten that life is happening through and for me, not to me And so, I look to the second part of his message The true self receives In receiving, we recognize what is already there We welcome the experience as it is, in this unique unfolding moment There is implicit trust A knowing that what is required for our support and continued expansion is already given to us We dont need to plan and strategize for how to secure it in the future There is no future To want is to be in the space of lack To receive is to recognize the perfection that already exists This does not mean that we are without choice Or that we cannot stimulate change when it is called for Rather, it is about placing ourselves in the very place where choice and change happen Right here, right now In recognizing what we are receiving, we take our seat in the true self The self that already knows the way Already is complete The self that is in Divine perfection

The 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training Starts SEPT 14! And...the Sliding Scale is still available Message me directly for details and to apply.... As you begin to emerge out of the fog that seems to have weighted so many of us over these past few months, are you craving more? More clarity More connection More truth More Vision What Ive found over the years of both practicing Meditation and holding space for others is that all this business of MORE is an inside job The Meditation Training offers direct guidance on HOW to navigate this inner world and tap into the authentic expression of truth that exists within you From this space of Authenticity we learn how to hold space for others in the practice of Meditation It is both a gift for Self + for all those we hold space for There is still time to join us! Learn more + register via link in events or below https://inspiredme.ca/meditation-training

It wasnt long ago that I really struggled identifying any of my needs I believed that even having needs was weakness That asking for what I want was a recipe for disappointment and pain The same was true for emotion... I saw any expression of vulnerable emotion as dangerous A potential threat to my sanity But, life has a way of revealing truths Emotion suppressed is stored as tension in the body And failing to express needs is depressive and leads to a lack of intimacy and understanding in relationship I experienced alllll of that Anxiety, depression, feeling disconnected from myself and others Can you relate? When we dont know what to do with emotion it can feel overwhelming As emotion arises, we may feel so uncomfortable with our experience that we suppress or turn away Through A LOT of self-inquiry, trainings in mental health, Meditation and conscious communication I have come to see emotions as gifts Little reminders of the needs seeking to be met through us Emotions then invite a curiosity into what needs are arising in that moment And rather than the emotions getting stuck, when we pay attention to the need behind the emotion, there is a continual flow of energy Is this not what weve been looking for? A way to release stored tension To connect more deeply with our present moment experience and build intimacy with others It definitely is for me . . #connection #intimacy #nonviolentcommunication #truth #integrity #love #emotionalintelligence #myneedsmatter #mindfulness #meditation

Time in Nature is a non-negotiable for me Breathing new places Exposing ourselves to new experiences, explorations and yes, most definitely new microbes Gotta build that biome .... Resilience comes from our choices to engage with the natural world . My brother, kiddos, pups and I headed to Bow Valley last week for a much needed retreat and camping adventure . We hiked, explored, biked, and spent a lot of time connecting and chatting with each other . How special it is to remember ourselves in relation to the natural flow and cycles of this earth . . #breatheyourbiome #explorealberta #bowvalley #spraylakes #legacytrail #grassilakes #connection #naturelovers @ Bow Valley Provincial Park See more

As of today I will be on retreat until Monday, August 31 Retreat is an essential, non-negotiable for me. A means of pulling back energy and outward focus to a more quiet, inward space of reflection. For me, this is best done in nature Wishing you a beautiful week and weekend to come

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY One awarded for upcoming 200hr Online Meditation Teacher Training starting Sept 14, 2030 There are many in our community who are doing great work in the world! We honour your service and dedication to spreading the love with a little love ourselves by offering the Community Leadership Scholarship. ... This is a FULL-TUITION scholarship for the upcoming Online Meditation Teacher Training. Valued at $1600 +GST CAD! {HOW TO APPLY} To apply, please complete the application form on the website. Link in bio or below https://inspiredme.ca/leadership-scholarship {APPLICATION DEADLINE} The Application will be open until Monday, August 31, 2020, at which time we will review and announce those who have been awarded a Scholarship based on random draw of qualified applicants. . *Note that if you have already completed registration in the upcoming program you ARE still eligible to apply for the scholarship . #meditation #meditationtraining #meditateeverydamnday #yoga #yogalover #love #connection #wisdom #personalgrowth #selflove #emergence #naturalhealth #meditatedaily #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #meditationtrachertraining #personaldevelopment See more

How present are you with the people you care about? Are you curious about their experience? About what it feels like to be them? It is easy to choose distraction... To allow ourselves to be caught up in the drama of our lives and miss actually being with the people directly in front of us A simple question of curiosity is often enough to help another feel seen and valued How are you feeling today? How can I support you? What is active for you right now? What is weighing on your mind? What are you feeling passionate about? You likely know what it feels like when presence is lacking When it seems that the person you are with is a million miles away It is nearly impossible to establish any depth of connection without presence Being seen and accepted is one of the greatest needs of the human spirit This is why soulful conversations fill us up And adventures bond us together We are social beings Seeking to play and explore together To deepen our experience of connection and intimacy as we continually show up in presence with one another . . #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #intimacy #connection #love

I am not a Light Worker I am not a Spiritual Teacher I am.... Anything that follows that is a story An identity that serves only to keep both you and I stuck Ive been called both of these Often in derisive ways Holding me up against some ideal of what it means to wear these badges of honour I get why we use labels It feels easier to understand each other when we gather a set of qualities and expectations then give it a name But the problem with these labels is that it also separates us from truth The ever-evolving, expansive nature of what it means to BE When we first find a label that seems to fit it feels so good to finally be seen To feel as though we are understood, often for the first time But then, a sense of uneasiness creeps in Parts that dont seem to fit the new shiny label And it becomes a matter of needing to change who we are to uphold this new understanding of self, or to reveal ourselves as fraud So how do we get beyond our story? I dont know Im learning too I notice clues though Small moments when my labels dont seem to matter so much anymore Connecting deeply with a loved one Being absorbed completely in the awe and curiosity of something new A moment of complete surrender after seemingly endless struggle You will probably still see me using labels Its not my preference but to respond with I am when someone asks me what I do for work or what Im passionate about doesnt seem to fly Believe me, Ive tried lol But please know that these labels dont contain me, nor do they you Your idea of me could never possibly hold the fullness of what it means to be me I will never conform to a label I am. And that is enough . . #notaguru #nomorelabels #iam #livingoutsidethematrix #mindfulliving #meditation #quoteoftheday #inspiration #theinspiredme

This human right here and her 2 kitties moved into our home this past weekend and it makes my heart so happy . Intentional, communal living has always appealed to me Sharing resources, support, struggles, vision .... I had so many fears arise as we took this essential step in building community Past trauma bringing up fears of abandonment, loneliness, isolation . And yet...if this year has taught me anything it is that living a solitary, insulated life is no longer an option . I have been most comfortable in the space of quiet And felt safe when I am alone and doing for myself . But this was simply part of my fear story - a response to trauma I told myself that if I dont let them in, they cant hurt me. . Can you relate? Its a pretty common myth . Anxiety was high for me as we got closer to move in day My story was being challenged And my ego didnt like that so much . And then the reality arrived... An incredible human with like mind, a kind and open heart, who is willing to face the hard stuff and celebrate the joys moved into our home Her presence has been the greatest gift . A friend to share the small daily moments with Deep conversations about what is holding us back and how we can support each other . Oh! And I mentioned those 2 cats?! Right, so now we usage 5 cats and 2 dogs Definitely time to start looking for a property out of the city again . And the best part? My story is changing Trauma hard-wired my brain to seek solitude and separateness Community and connection is breaking apart these pathways and opening me to new possibility . I dont have to do it alone anymore That chapter is over And Im feeling so blessed to have this opportunity to co-create a new vision and a new way of life . . #intentionalliving #intentionalcommunity #communalliving #support #friends #letgoofyourstory #inspiration See more

We are a futuristic people Looking always to the next thing If I just get this... If I just get there...... And at the same time, we intuitively know that we are deeply affected by past experience Lamenting what could have been Fearing a repeat of uncomfortable and often painful events This aphorism warning us of history repeating itself reminds us that we are rooted in the past The foundation of our present moment experience, and the future to come, is built upon the roots that have grown and spread over many years And so, I find it interesting at times such as these that we are hesitant to look at the past To get curious about what circumstances may have led us into this time of global upheaval I am reminded that by looking with curiosity, we can harvest the lessons there and make new, conscious and empowered choice When we hear conspiracy theorists share their point of view on what is currently happening politically, economically and environmentally, perhaps dismissing their curiosities is doing us a disservice Personally, I believe there is much to learn from the past Public health in particular is riddled with inconsistency It is undeniable that corruption is present in our political and economic systems As a very short, yet potent example, lets look at Thalidomide This drug was approved by the FDA and marketed specifically to pregnant women for use with morning sickness in the 50s and 60s What was soon discovered (ps. It took a few years) was that Thalidomide created a range of disabilities in babies This is but one example and there are countless others Most recent and pervasive are related to glyphosate use But, I digress... And so, why would I place my faith in a public health system that is connected closely with pharmaceutical use and has a history of economic influence? Particularly during a time when there is so much fear and uncertainty I do not suggest that I am an expert Except of my own experience But I would never hold that much self importance that I would believe to know what is best for you YOU know what is best for you Contd in comments

It wasnt long ago that I saw pain and suffering as burdens Fearful of their effects and how vulnerable they made me feel But I have come to learn, over and through much suffering, that to be human is to feel pain... Without pain, I would not have taken the risk of being more alive Of feeling more deeply Opening myself to loss Taking risks Of creating, even with the fear of eventual failure or destruction Pain is a catalyst for change We stay stuck until the pain of our stuckness outweighs that of our fear of the unknown And without my own pain, I would not know how to hold the pain of others To turn towards the discomfort rather than away To hold space for ALL of you This is my deepest understanding of what it means to Love Welcoming it all Turning nothing away And holding sacred space for expansion into pain And so I offer this gentle reminder Your pain is welcome here Your pain has a seat at this table It matters YOU matter If no one has told you this before, I invite you to let it land now To take in the truth of your divine nature as whole, unbroken, complete Personally, I have no desire to live in a world where pain is denied Pain is part of your humanness Can you be with this part of you? Can you honour your wholeness? Look at the places where you turn away from pain See them now as invitations for curiosity and exploration Seek out others who are walking this path with you Who will remind you that to suffer is to be human And that your fullest human expression is welcome here . . #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #mindfulliving #mindfulness #truth #love #acceptance #wholeness #vulnerability #meditation #theinspiredme

E M P O W E R E D What does it mean to you to be in your power? Do you hold this as a value? I ask these questions first because my concept of Empowerment is likely very different than yours... And thats the point . Empowerment is a uniquely individual experience Asking only that we look to what it is that is seeking to be embodied and expressed in this particular human moment of ours This is why when I share my truth it likely wont be the same as yours And yet, my expression of truth is paramount to our ability to connect with each other We seem to speak of truth in absolutes What is true for one must be true for another Weve borrowed this idea from Science Believing that in order to understand we must agree And yet, even the Scientific method allows for varying truths The focus instead is on curiosity A willingness to open ourselves up to new possibility The same is so for Empowerment To be in the energy of our Personal Power, we must open up to what is true for us Right here, right now And then look again in the next moment Power is not stagnant It is a flow An expansion Begging expression True Power is humble It carries with it an air of impermanence And a knowing that it is not without fear that we share our truth To be Empowered is to hold the truth of your ever expanding consciousness as sacred and to trust that your truth matters . . #empowerment #empoweringwomen #truth #mindfulliving #mindfulness #meditation #inspiration #theinspiredme