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Action – Meditation – Episode 48

November 20, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

One might believe that stopping or pausing to meditate is the opposite idea of taking action in life. But this is where we get tricked. When we slow down we connect to so much more energy. Think for a moment of a time when you have not slept well how productive are you? It can be so hard to take clear and conscious action that supports the greater vision you hold for your life when you are depleted, stressed or just plain exhausted.

This meditation guides you inward to reconnect, renew and remind you of the power of slowing down. It’s like plugging in to a universal outlet that recharges you so that you can take aware, aligned and inspired action![podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5963589/height/90/width/450/theme/standard-mini/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”bottom” theme=”mini”]

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Alignment – Manifest – Episode 45

October 23, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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In the conversation of alignment there is so much that can be said. From the angle of bringing the body, mind and spirit into a whole optimal package it is a little complex even. But this universe that we live in is also complex so my hope is to allow this practice to be as easy as possible. You see so much is already in alignment for you to be here, reading this, listening, and honestly living your life. The universe is not conspiring against you but rather is in working in your favor to provide you an amazing opportunity…but we, well, we get in the way. Our incarnation as a human being creates a lot of challenges except we are so miraculous and hold so much potential there is an opportunity to take action and engage with life aligned with the highest version of ourselves.

This requires then for you to believe that you hold this potential. That you are here living life with a devotion or at least curiosity to be the best version of you. Alignment in the practice of manifestation comes back to what your beliefs are as this informs how you are engaging with life. Believing the universe is mean, hostile and dangerous will create the conditioning to be constantly under threat, surviving. Now I realize this is the reality for some people. Let’s face it, there is an enormous population that is living in an environment that is threatened, repressed and hostile. If you are like me, compassionate, you care about helping and supporting the whole so that more people can live in freedom, and that requires you to come back to yourself and live with congruence. How can you possibly support anyone else if you are living with inner turmoil but share that you can be of service to others.

When we want to manifest more alignment we can begin to notice evidence of how life is supporting us and our endeavors. Take the sun rising everyday. The sun is ever present and constantly exploding to illuminate our daily process of life. Our entire life revolves around the sun – literally, but if we have a week of clouds we can forget that this ball of light is the center of our existence. We forget that the light sits behind the clouds until the weather pattern changes and we are back in the grove with what we love most – a beautiful day. As soon as we can start to notice all that is working out for us, the faster we can see and believe that our life is in alignment with the highest expression of ourself.

If manifesting on the theme of alignment is resonating with you, then listen for the practice on the podcast and share what evidence you see appearing or revealing itself to you in the comments below or over on the Sacred Essence Facebook page.

Awareness – Manifest – Episode 41

September 25, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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This month has been a simple exploration of the power of awareness through the practice of yoga. This episode includes a step by step process to engage from a more clear and calm state that supports our inner condition and eases up the commotion of the outer world. Yoga is one of the more successful tools of cultivating self awareness physically, mentally and emotionally in my opinion. Research is beginning to support this long standing perspective as I know I am not the only one that feels this way. The practice of Mindfulness also holds great success in increasing awareness and providing tools to practice without having to fold over and touch your toes.

I share a simple but essential tool in this episode that can keep you grounded yet inspired to engage from a more refreshed space rather than a charged or disconnected space. A hint, one of the major anchors of this practice is the breath. The way to make it work it to practice it daily. It only takes about 5 minutes max and the more you begin this process the more you start to live from a place of freedom or in a place of feeling refreshed, centered and focused.

Please note the sound is not perfect – I am aware of that – but it is still pretty good. I also share one of the amazing leaders of meditation and his perspective of all of this when I was able to sit with his Holiness a few years ago.

Awareness – Meditate – Episode 40

September 18, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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Going inward can be one of the most powerful things you do each day! How exciting that science is researching the power of meditation…but you probably already new this as this is why you are here. Or perhaps you are here because you listened to a calling or a curiosity. Whatever reason, you are here and this is a inquiry based practice to strengthen your awareness of yourself and how you engage from the inside and step outward into your life.

This practice, especially when it follows movement, will light you up! It is not always some firecracker sort of display internally, but your cells celebrate that you are showing up for you. There is a valuable nature to each of us and when we begin to be more aware of this and tuned into our Sacred Essence we begin to be more courageous and determined to live a powerfully amazing life!

Go ahead, get comfortable, hit play, and navigate with more grace, joy, and gratitude.

Making Friends – Manifest – Episode 37

August 28, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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Embrace yourself! Your whole self deserves such honor, respect, love, validation and remembrance that you are worthy of a spectacular life because you are the divine manifested as your life. Seriously. Every single being holds energy of all the stars in the sky, consciousness, source, God, however you declare this energy it is in you and your life is a reflection of the divine coming alive. When we can really embrace our whole self and allow our inner world the time and recognition, we receive powerful messages in how to shift our perspective and reengage from a higher vantage point where we have made friends with our whole self and step forward with our best offering. Everyone has anger, sadness, overwhelm, fear, enthusiasm, love, joy, it is just how we come into this world and a major aspect of our relationship with life. These emotions are powerful guides that can bring great freedom while also giving us the room to experience an amazing life.

This weeks episode of Sacred Essence is all about acknowledging how you are being present with your truth, listening and shifting then receiving how the universe – your life – is ready to support this expression. Listen and share with me how you see the signs of your wonderful life revealing itself every day!

Making Friends – Meditate – Episode 36

August 21, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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Meditation is the process of listening. This practice is here to help you strengthen what you are listening to and how you show up for yourself. What relationship are you contributing to internally? The more you practice this the more you will find yourself in a higher vibrance and relationship with life. You will discover patterns that keep you limited and small being able to notice what it sounds or feels in the body and be in a position to hear more deeply to the truth that is there to celebrate and support you. I know that meditation appears simple, subtle, to easy to make a difference. But when you remain consistent with the practice, you consistently discover the magnitude and potential the practice holds for you and everyone. Tell me what shows up for you and how you are going to be committed to being present more regularly for your true self.

Making Friends – Movement – Episode 35

August 14, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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How we move with ourselves is very telling on how we engage with our life. But here is the deal…when we move…we feel better. We remember we can handle it and that small nagging limiting voice even gets quite so the volume of your higher self is increased and more easily heard. This month the flow keeps us centered, offers twists and chances to be challenged with an arm balance. Let me know how you feel afterwards and if the world around you is a bit sweeter because you are in a stronger relationship with yourself. To be a spiritual friend, a compassionate friend with oneself is such an amazing opportunity…the people around you will thank you and honor you that much more.

Making Friends – Marvel – Episode 34

August 7, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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We each hold a powerful energy within that is source, creator, God, consciousness. You hold a sacred spark and are invited to begin the conversation with your higher self. Different people call it different things and being in a relationship with this divine presence is one of the most fabulous journeys of your life. The practice of yoga can hold the space for you to get to know this version of you and has been the most amazing vehicle for me to BELIVE in this power. Now there are so many other tools I have integrated, but when you accumulate numerous experiences that expose this divine presence repeatedly…there is a conviction that is fierce. However there is also a side of each of us that is in stark contrast to this energy most commonly called the Ego. The ego gets such a bad rap and is usually being asked to leave, to destroy and dismiss. However it is part of us and we are created from the same source…there was no extra ingredients when we came into physical embodiment in this life. Yes it is complicated and yes the story of your life is where the identity assembles…and so we want to focus on the story that is expansive and vibrant versus exhausted and overwhelmed. I am kind of passionate about this subject and stumble a bit to remain aligned in my articulation. Hope it invites you to also make friends with your whole self and enjoy the ride!

Cultivating Clarity – Meditate – Episode 32

July 17, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin Leave a Comment

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The idea of cultivating clarity is powerfully supported with a meditation to support and guide each of us. Meditation provides an amazing opportunity to strengthen our inner knowing. This knowing allows us to stand fully in the belief of our hearts. Yet it still allows us to bend and move with fluidity as we show up in our lives and lead with love and light. When you come back to the practice again and again, you will know, without a doubt, that all your needs are being met and all is well. This does not mean you sit on the couch, eating ice cream, expecting the dreams of your heart to flourish…that is a bit foolish. Rather you have the strength and conviction to put your best foot forward each step of the way because you have cultivated a relationship built on trust. Trusting how much you are being supported and the guidance you are receiving to unfold with potential and joy.

Standing In Your Light – Manifest – Episode 29

June 26, 2017 by Teresa Phelps Martin 2 Comments

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Standing in your light is the practice of manifestation. Manifest is connecting to the expansive energy and invoking or bring it forward into your present experience…showing up for yourself with a greater awareness of yourself and your potential. Showing up and deciding to stand in your own light, regularly, is the practice of manifesting. Your light is already there, you just have to show up and receive it. It sounds simple, but you have to engage with it to make it last. So this episode invites you to go on retreat and take it all in, allow yourself to pause and stand completely immersed, connected to the great enlightenment that is available in your everyday life.