The Vital Spirit

Have you wondered what an empath is? And whether you are an empath? Then read this article and find out.

Are you aware of your shadow? The parts of you that you hide out of discomfort and/or shame? Shadow work is the integration of the parts of you that trauma has isolated into your unconscious mind. That shadow, while isolated in the unconscious, will take over and begin running the show every time you are under a lot of stress. The behavior the shadow brings out is not who you want to be, rather it is the frightened and unhealed parts of you that long for control. Shadow work allows the unconscious to be made conscious so you can choose your actions from a healed place. Those actions will honor your true self and your best intentions. Click the link in the bio to learn how intuitive energy work like Quantum Alignment can be used for shadow work and trauma integration. #shadowwork #healing #integratingtrauma

Finding Your Voice | 3 Strategies For Empaths To Overcome Fear Of Visibility "The hardest part of finding your voice is finding the courage to believe your voice could actually make an impact." ~ Rosalie Fishon Have you ever felt like your voice was lost among the loud opinions and stories of others? Are you struggling in your career, feeling like your ideas, thoughts, and feelings often go unheard? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with finding their voice and overcoming the fear of visibility that comes with it. As an empath, that journey can be even more difficult. But it doesn’t have to be! Despite the challenges, there are strategies out there for empaths to find their authentic voice and share it with the world. It all starts with understanding how to overcome the fear of being seen and use that energy in positive ways. In this article, we’ll take a look at some specific strategies for empaths to reclaim their voice and become visible in a powerful way. We’ll explore how embracing vulnerability can help us express our true selves without fear or hesitation. So if you’re ready to find your authentic voice and start sharing it, let’s get started! Reasons for Fear of Visibility The fear of visibility can stem from a number of causes, such as feelings of insecurity or lack of self-confidence. It may also be rooted in a fear of being judged or ostracized by others. Whatever the source, it can be difficult to overcome. Finding your voice can keep us from achieving our goals and enjoying success in our careers. One reason for fear of visibility could be that we don’t feel like we measure up to the standards set by society. We might worry that we can’t articulate our ideas in a persuasive fashion and people won’t understand our work or that we are not capable of producing work our peers and bosses deem meaningful. This fear can lead us to avoid taking risks or trying something new, which in turn keeps us from finding the work that lights us up and living authentically. Continue Reading...https://bit.ly/3n3kFYI

There is a debate going on in professional psychology about the usefulness of empathy. Some believe empathy causes overwhelm and burnout. They believe that compassion is more useful. Empathy is needed to create understanding. Without the understanding that comes from empathy, problems stemming from power differentials will go unsolved. Empathy is needed to find lasting solutions to real problems. Compassion maintains the power differential and will often come off as insincere. Suggesting that the person(s) showing compassion doesn't want to get too close to the messiness of feelings. It will be seen as a lack of interest in solving the problem and rather an attempt to just get through the messiness. By not taking the time to empathize, the real problem will go unsolved. Allowing feelings to be felt and expressed allows deep understanding to take root. Understanding leads to collaborative solutions born from common ground. Empathy is where the genius lives. #empathy #findingresolution #deepunderstanding #successandhappiness #feelingsarefreeing #letfeelingsflow #fullspectrumlife

Beyond People-Pleasing: An Empath’s Path to Honest Relationships "When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret." ~ Shannon L. Alder Honest communication of your true feelings and needs is challenging for many empaths. Particularly those empaths who have a history of responding with what is expected or what will allow them to fit in. How we show up for the people in our lives is part of how we gain self-esteem. Sometimes, we want to go along with what is expected of us because we love our people and this is a way to show them. Sometimes we do it because we want to avoid a conflict. And sometimes we do it because it is just what we do…our standard protocol in conversation is to read what it is our partner/parent/friend/boss wants from us and then we respond accordingly. Understanding the Pattern: The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing Our answer is a knee-jerk response. We don’t even give it enough thought to know how we feel when we reply, we just say what our people expect or want us to do. What if we took a moment to tune in and check how we really feel about how we are being asked to show up? What if we could respond authentically and honor our own needs before anyone else’s needs or desires crossed our minds? When I was a younger woman, I had no concept of what I am describing above. I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted. I knew I didn’t fit into the world and that I really, really wanted to belong. Continue Reading...https://bit.ly/4i7itH2

As a result of growing up in an environment that didn't allow space for the expression of emotions, many empaths learned to stuff down their emotions. The process of stuffing became automatic and after a while no longer required you to feel, emote, think "I shouldn't be expressing this," then stuff. It became, feel a spark of emotion and then stuff. This process eliminated the thinking part of your brain. You never learned what things upset you, what things turn you on, and what things make you happy or sad. In other words, you missed out on learning who you are and what input produces what kind of emotions. And guess what? Not knowing yourself makes you susceptible to being abused and taken advantage of. Combined with people pleasing, it means you may never know what you like or don't like, what matters to you and what doesn't if your career brings you joy and meaning or dread until it is too late. By too late, I mean, you have become ill from your stress and discomfort or the abuse you have sustained at the hands of bosses, co-workers, or lovers. It is vital that you take the time to get aquatinted with yourself. It is vital for your health and well-being, for the quality of your work and relationships. You deserve to be happy, content, pleased, and satisfied. Quantum Alignment sessions and my mentoring program can help you learn how to connect with the buried part of your psyche. It can repair your mind/body connection. Learn more, click the link in the bio and scroll to How We Work Together.

Do you! Finally, embracing yourself and honoring what makes you different from other people is how you attract your people--friends, significant others, co-workers, jobs, etc. #empaths #youdoyou #blacksheep #sparklyunicorn

A vital part of the spiritual journey is shadow work. Through this work, we have the opportunity to bring into our consciousness those experiences and aspects of ourselves that, once revealed and claimed, bring us wisdom, depth, and incredible opportunities. We have opportunities to claim our power, live and move with purpose and conviction, and really trust ourselves. This journey is about authenticity and accountability. Healing is almost secondary in this process. Shadow work brings context to your journey from a broader perspective than our 9-5 daily existence. Shadow work connects us with our ancestors, our spirit guides, and our higher self, that god-aspect that knows our whole story through many lifetimes. #shadowwork #healing #generationaltrauma #ancestralhealing #consciousness

Sagittarius New Moon Circle Join us for a rare Black Moon ritual on November 26th, for second New Moon in the month of November, this time in Sagittarius! The New Moon Reset and Reflection Service is a unique and transformative experience offered by Felicia Howe of Primrose Apothecary Flower Essence and Laura Rowe of The Vital Spirit (Empath Mentoring). This monthly event is designed to help participants align with the astrological energies of the New Moon, offering guided meditation, spiritual wisdom, and insights to support personal growth and reflection. Once again, Felicia is hosting the circle in her gorgeous garden patio. Her patio is a deliciously inviting space with a fireplace. As you step into the space, you'll be enveloped in a warm hug of botanical energies, surrounded by flowers and trees. You will forget you are in the city at all. Reserve your spot, this event will sell out. https://bit.ly/3CmMnqt

The last couple of years have been a lot to process. Collectively, we have lived through a traumatic experience, and this trauma can't be healed until it is actually over. And guess what? We are coming out of it. It is "over." You can now begin to process all that has occurred, including those childhood wounds that came up and are now ready to be shifted and healed. Everything from childhood neglect and abuse to car accidents to feelings and experiences of isolation and loneliness due to being different from other folks (sensitive, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, etc.). If you are feeling stuck in an old story or never-ending belief about yourself and it is making your life difficult, maybe it is time to change the narrative and heal. Spiritual/emotional healing has tools that can help your process energy more efficiently and with less overwhelm. There are modalities that can help you finish processing emotional/spiritual/energetic trauma and help you get your life back. You can feel better and more in control of your world. Explore Quantum Alignment to break out of your pandemic patterns https://bit.ly/2TJRicX or you can follow the link in the bio.