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The Power of Mercury Retrograde as a Self-Healing

The Power of Mercury Retrograde for Self-Healing

Posted on January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 by Debra Taitel

It’s that time again for the planet Mercury to do his little backward dance causing slow downs, mis-communications and technology break downs among other things.

If you’ve felt disoriented, mis-understood, confused or you are swimming in self-doubt this is the reason!

The good news about the retrograde phase is we have an opportunity to heal our deepest fears, bring conclusion to unresolved conflicts and release ourselves from past trauma or pain that limits our current experience.

When Mercury is in retrograde there are slow downs and delays which naturally guide us to review and reflect on different areas of our past. We are gifted with extra time to revisit projects that were started and never finished and we are urged to review and polish up current projects. The positives far outweigh the negatives here. As we revisit, we might find (and are able to correct) errors not previously noticed.

The retrograde phase gives us ample opportunity to re-kindle our inner flame and add passion and faith to our hopes and dreams. It also allows us to connect with people, places and joy-filled memories from our past.

So often we get caught up in the negative aspects of this particular time yet when we use it for self-healing by reflecting, re-grouping, re-vamping and re-kindling our passion, we are able to re-energize so we are ready to slowly move forward when Mercury goes direct on January 25. (Note: Be aware the effects of Mercury Rx will continue to a lesser degree for a few weeks after it goes direct)

Freedom begins with healing your past and Mercury Retrograde is the perfect time to do the work since the energy is naturally lit up and intensified. If you have the courage and awareness to look (from a neutral space) at the energy coming up it is easily released!

The reason many people have such a difficult time during Mercury Retrograde is not because of the slow down or the challenges presented. They have difficulty because they are resisting the intense, and sometimes painful, energy that is coming up for them.

If you find yourself resisting and in fear instead of embracing the time and using it as powerful time for self-healing simply take a breath and acknowledge what you are feeling then release it. It’s important to acknowledge how you are feeling. There is a lot of information in those feelings so notice and recognize them.

Everyone can use the power of Mercury Retrograde for self-healing. Take extra time in meditation. If you don’t have a ‘formal’ meditation practice, spend quiet time reflecting while focusing on your breath. Allow your mind to wander (and it will) then gently and effortlessly bring your attention back to your breath. (CLICK HERE for a free stress reducing meditation.)

Are you ready to say hello to Mercury Retrograde and use this time for self-healing? If the answer is ‘NOOOOO’ you are in resistance. Simply notice the resistance and let it go. If the answer is ‘YES’ you’re in for a time of life-changing, self-healing as you reflect, review, revise, rekindle, release and RE-ENERGIZE!

Happy Healing!~Shine Your Light Debbie

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Debra is a gifted Clairvoyant Reader, Energy Healer, Author, and Intuitive Business Consultant providing insight and guidance to clients around the world. In addition to her clairvoyant readings, business consulting and healing work Debra also offers one to one personal empowerment sessions and leads meditation workshops to help people heal and awaken to their own truth and spiritual gifts.

No Time? There’s ALWAYS time!

Posted on December 20, 2015December 20, 2015 by Debra Taitel

“Lost time is never found again.”~Benjamin Franklin

When was the last time you scheduled a play date or quiet time with yourself?

Have you ever noticed that no matter how effective you are prioritizing and managing your time it seems as if there’s ‘no time’ left for you?

What if I told you, you have all the time in the world? What if all the articles, and books about time management have less to do with ‘time’ on a clock and more to do with owning your space?

“The timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness.”~ Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Have you heard the saying ‘your energy goes where your attention flows’? Just for a moment think about what is most important to you. Is it spending time with family? Relationships (both romantic and friendships)? Creating art? Nurturing your spirit and soul? Now, think about your ‘normal’ day. Do you schedule in time for yourself and those things important to you?

Of course we all have to work and have certain obligations and responsibilities to fulfill within our jobs and to our families, friends and pets BUT are YOU included? Do make space for you? Are YOU scheduled into your schedule?

Entrepreneurs, business owners, telecommuters and stay at home parents (yes, stay at home parents ARE working!) seem to have a challenge scheduling themselves (ourselves) in. They (we) are even more challenged sticking to those appointments.

“It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

One of the things I’ve always noticed is how we (or others in our lives) seem to pull extra time out of thin air if there’s something we want to experience or do. We reset our daily or weekly schedule so we are sure to include the thing or experience we really, really want to include.

We not only somehow manage to complete our tasks but (generally) seem to complete them in less time and with ease. So what are we waiting for? Why don’t we include time in our daily schedules to create and nurture those things that light us up?

Setting priorities is something we all need to do and, of course, there are time-related deadlines we must meet however we will never have time for ourselves unless we create that space for ourselves. In essence, it’s not about having more time. It’s about including and inviting ourselves to enjoy our OWN space.

It’s about including that which makes our spirits sing. It’s about creating a schedule that INCLUDES rather than excludes ourselves. A schedule that includes time for us to put down our responsibilities to others for a moment. A schedule that includes time for us to nurture and honor our spirit, our creativity and our passion. There’s always time!

Inclusion, for ourselves, means taking time to be mindful of our own needs. It means allowing ourselves the freedom to be who we are which includes making time to cultivate our creativity. Give yourself permission to be creative for no other reason than how good it makes you feel on the inside.

Schedule yourself in. Create space for you to enjoy your own space, nurture your spirit and create something just for you. It’ll make your spirit and body happy!~Shine Your Light Debbie

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