Blooming with Emily
Spiritual Growth & Self-Care Insights
From Survival to Service: The Connection Between Trauma and Spiritual Abilities
My therapist once told me I was hypervigilant—a term that initially felt like another label for something “wrong” with me. What I’ve come to understand through years of training, therapy, and research is that hypervigilance and dissociation, while often born from trauma, can become profound tools for healing when approached with intention and proper support.
Walking Between Worlds: Embracing Ancestral Magic at the Equinox
The Big Wheel is turning so I thought I’d offer some guidance on how you might choose to engage the seasonal shift by working with your healed and wise ancestors. The more I work as a medium and connect clients with loved ones in spirit (including ancestors they know of but have never met) the more I feel called to speak to the importance of ancestral connection.
It’s likely that you’ll hear more about this down the road, but for now, consider this newsletter an invitation to gently, and intuitively incorporate some ancestral magic into your equinox self-care and spiritual practices. Let’s dive in.
Breaking Free of Limiting Beliefs
I want to share something vulnerable with you. A few months ago, I found myself trapped in the exact patterns I help my clients navigate. I was caught in endless mental loops, overthinking every decision, and feeling paralyzed by self-doubt.
During my daily tarot practice, I kept pulling cards from the suit of swords: the 8 of Swords, 9 of Swords, and 2 of Swords. Card after card, these images stared back at me revealing figures with eyes closed or covered, trapped by their own thoughts. At first, I was frustrated. Why wasn't I getting clearer guidance?
Building Resilience Through Spiritual Practice: Simple Tools for Hard Times
In a world that seems increasingly chaotic, we often hear about spiritual practices as tools for enlightenment or self-improvement. But what's discussed less frequently is how these same practices can be practical lifelines during our darkest moments.