Let's talk about TRUST

Well, it’s happening again. It’s starting to sink in that my second and youngest child (Havia) is preparing to leave the nest. Last year around this time I was surprised at how emotional I was about preparing for our first, Nate, to leave for college. This time it’s not catching me off guard, but it’s just as intense! 

In a mere six months from now she will be moving into her dorm at the University of Iowa where she will begin her studies to become a pediatric nurse practitioner, her life-long dream. And Nick and I will be empty-nesters. Yay! And awww…It’ ALL the feels.

In this week’s podcast Episode 52, TRUST, I talk about her trip to the acupuncturist, how she inspired me with her trust, and I read to you from Anodea Judith's Eastern Body, Western Mind about trust as a chakra one issue:

“Trust or mistrust is the basic element of your first chakra program, which is a foundation for all the other programs that follow. Trust enables your body to unfold from its cramped position, allows security and calm, and encourages connection, bonding, and exploration. With trust, the survival instinct is satisfied, and there is a sense of emotional well-being.” p. 67

I know there’s a lot of distrust out there, and it could be quite warranted. But to sit in our survival instincts is to rob ourselves of emotional well-being, and we cannot do life with intention and purpose if we are stuck in chakra one. 

So what do you trust? Where do you place your faith? Who is big enough to take your burdens and give you ease? 

Whatever it is, my friend, do that. Do it everyday. Practice trusting where you can. Give your body the experience of trust with good routines, good sleep, good times with friends and family, good nourishment, and good prayer. From that stability you’ll gain emotional stability, which supports your ability to do what needs to be done. There you go! Chakra one, two, three!

I will say this as well: My Chakra Savvy™ students who get the most out of their practice are often in, or just through, a life transition.  Their footing feels a little unsteady and the ground feels new. Believe it or not, YOGA HELPS. By showing up and doing the practices I offer in Reset Your Life Game Plan, students have come through to the other side with greater awareness, fortitude, courage, and acceptance than they ever have before. After all, it was created during Covid when we really felt like we were in a new world. Perhaps these teachings are exactly what we need today. 

Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan is now open for enrollment for $444 or three installments of $155. You can sign up with no worries because if you try it for a week and you don’t want to continue, I will fully refund your purchase. I plan to do a one-week check-in before sending out the Tool Kits, so you have the liberty to log in, check out the contents, and decide if now is the time. 

Here’s what Angie said after going through the course:

 “Each time I participated in the course I always left with something new. Whether it be new knowledge, new insight, new perspective, or something to ponder and write about. I was surprised at how much I learned about myself. I did the work, allowed it to change me, and I am so grateful for that gift.”

The world is changing, and so are we. I think we should be as intentional about it as we can. This is my invitation to that intentionality. I hope you create the space for these practices that will support you, no matter what life brings your way.

May you live with intention, may you foster trust in your Life, and may you encounter life's transitions with Grace and ease.

Much love