by spottedowlhealingjunkie | May 18, 2020 | Featured Post, Healing, Health, Spirituality, Uncategorized
If there is one thing we have today, it’s plenty of time to binge watch. Why not use that time to learn a few things and expand our spiritual horizons. Here are just a few inspiring movies to check out on Netflix. So sit back, Netflix and Chill.
Released in 2017, Heal navigates several natural healing techniques, from tapping to energy and sound. It features several spiritual thought leaders and profiles real life people who are facing a health crisis and documents their experience with natural healing modalities. This is an amazing film and it reminds you how important your emotions and thoughts are as they influence your bodies response to dis-ease. Check it out on Netflix: Heal.
Released in 2006. The Secret delves deep into the subject of bringing to life everything that you have ever dreamt of – your dream life. It talks about the powerful practice of Manifestation and how to align yourself, thoughts and energy with everything you have ever wanted. The Secret reminds you to DREAM BIG and know that there is not one wish that the Universe does not want to bring into your reality for you. Check it out on Netflix: The Secret.
Released in 2017 Feel Rich explores the healing properties of the foods we eat and the impacts it has made in the lives of hip-hop and athletes alike. The film reveals how several notable artists have used the power of food to lose weight and gain healthy while also incorporating exercise and spiritual wellness. Check it out on Netflix: Feel Rich.
Released in 2016 The Last Shaman follows James, a young man searching for solution to his crippeling depression, as he explores traditional treatments and ultimately finds himself deep in the Amazon forest using plant medicines and Ayawaska to heal his unseen woounds. Check it out on NetFlix: The Last Shaman.
What are your favorite movies to binge and learn from? Let me know!
by spottedowlhealingjunkie | Apr 10, 2020 | Featured Post, Healing
Lifting the Veil of Perceived Reality
As you start to “wake up” and embark on the journey to truly discover YOUR life’s purpose you might find that there are questions that arise. Where will you find the answers? In books. Through out my own personal journey I’ve come across several books that have opened my eyes, heart and understanding of the world around me. I’m sharing them with you in the hopes that they will lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and the universe throughout your own journey.
The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements reminds us to “Be impeccable with your word.” Take that. It sticks pretty good considering. This beautiful, quick to read book reminds us of the simple truths of the universe and how they are reflected in this world, our world on earth. This is a staple in my life, I even carrie it in my bag from home, work, gym and home again. I carry The Four Agreements with me everywhere I go, it’s a quick read and when I’m waiting it is a great way to remind myself of everyday lessons to live the best life.
Journey of Souls
To sum it up… Journey of Souls is where it all started for me. To understand the structure and process of the lessons we learn, how they integrate to our own true infinite wisdom and ultimate soul perfect connection. In short it has changed me and the way I view the reality of life around me. I have not looked in a person’s eyes the same way since. Journey of Souls is a must read. We all have a purpose and this book outlines the structure the Universe has laid out before us.
These two books are just a few of the books that you can turn to as you start to begin your journey into finding your own life purpose. I’ll keep you updated as I come across even more and share them with you. We are a community awakening together.
~ Spotted Owl | Aayapü Muhu’u
by spottedowlhealingjunkie | Apr 6, 2020 | Divorce, Featured Post, Relationships
Divorce is one of the most challenging, life changing events a person can go through. That’s why it’s important to assemble your own personal army of support before you start the process. Trust me, this step will help to spare you heartache in the future.
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When I was going through my divorce, it turned out to be a critical, for me, to have the professional support of a licensed therapist. Not only can the right therapist help you to navigate the uncharted waters of divorce in a compassionate and loving way they can also help you deal with the unhealed wounds that emerge during the process. It can be difficult, and you might need to meet with several therapists/counselors to find the right one, but in the end it is definitely worth it.
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Get out a pen and paper and start jotting down key points to drive your conversation with your spouse. This will help keep you on track when you have your difficult conversation with your soon to be ex-partner. Next look at your upcoming family plans and pinpoint a time and place when you will talk. Detail the action items that need to come out of the conversation as well. Will someone move out or will you coexist in the same space? If you have a pet, where will they go? Children, will you start a schedule. How will you handle current bills? Not everything will be determined at this point, but it is a good idea to start thinking about the initial outcomes.
Getting ready to uncouple means financially preparing too. Divorce can be full of unknowns, so the best protection is preparation. Make sure to explore and review the divorce laws in your state because some of these funds that you save for your divorce will need to be shared during the divorce. I’m not a divorce lawyer, so I did my homework and relied on my divorce lawyer when I had questions.
When you are getting divorced the process can be a long hard road to travel. During the darkest days you might find it difficult to find love in your heart for your soon to be ex, much less yourself. Find ways to integrate compassion and gratefulness into your daily routine to help you find your balance. Daily time to meditate can be a life saver allowing you to find yourself in the whirlwind of changes, and I highly recommend that you keep a gratitude journal. This is invaluable to look back on on the toughest of days.
Divorce is a personal experience and ultimately it’s what you make of it. It can be messy and toxic or it can be an experience of compassion.
by spottedowlhealingjunkie | Mar 18, 2020 | Featured Post, Health, Weight Loss
Winter is not always my favorite time to “get moving.” I do it anyway and I feel better after. This particular day I was able to work a little time in between morning appointments and work and man…
I D I D N O T R E G R E T I T !
Sometimes you just have to step through the front door of your gym. Walk a few minutes on the treadmill, feel the energy in yourself build as you take each step and gain courage from the music playing on repeat.
So on this day… I feel like I reclaimed a part of me as I pushed through several rounds of an empowering workout. Which reminds me, a workout should never be tedious or mundane. It should leave you feeling challenged and accomplished. That – challenged and accomplished – looks very different for all of us. Don’t give in and compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to you. You are the center of your Universe. No one else.
~ Aayapü Muhu’u: Spotted Owl
by spottedowlhealingjunkie | Feb 25, 2020 | Divorce, Featured Post, Healing, Relationships
Being recently divorced I’ve faced my share of lonely times. Pure loneliness and sadness thinking that the one that I needed was a partner, a man. I watched as happy families passed by, they laughed, had plans for the day that I was sure would make wonderful memories for themselves and their children. I was devastated. But I realized one thing, I never had that anyway so what was I missing.
As soon as I realized what I wanted with a partner had actually never been attained I started to heal. I started to look inside of myself for the happiness and wholeness that I so longed for. Through my holistic therapy sessions, meditation and shamanic journeying I started to see that fulfillment is not found in a partnership but within oneself.
Recently I had this thought that reminded me of how far I had come. I felt bad for my lovely friends who were in relationships that were currently toxic, unfulfilling, even harmful relationships, at that moment, I felt so blessed to be free to be my own person. I had certainly come a LONG WAY. Consider this, for years my body had been telling me I was on the wrong path, migraines, overweight, I even had my gull bladder removed because it became so infected it no longer served my living body. All of the signs were there but I refused to listen to them. And now I am here, alone. Living the life that I have always dreamed would come to be.
You see, when you connect with the inner strength and happiness that resides within your being, your soul, you’ve found the absolute most beautiful thing to be cherished in this life. True happiness.
My friends, find that love in yourself and in others. Lead by example and show those around you that you see the light of love in them and honor it. Know that true love is not only romantic, it is the love of your child and their reflection in your eyes. It is the love you express when you see a beautiful flower, or the sun. It is the love you feel when you witness human kindness.
Love completely and LIVE to your max capacity.
– Spotted Owl
As a practicing energy healer and founder of Spotted Owl Healing Junkie, I am dedicated to promoting self love and healing within those I work with and encounter on a daily basis. As a proud member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, I pair energy healing with techniques cultivated from the earth and practiced by my indigenous ancestors to develop tools and practices everyone can use to heal. My work with individual clients uses energy healing and vibrational modalities to help alleviate self worth challenges, heartache, sadness, grief, anxiety and general malaise. I am offering you a way to build a stronger connection with yourself, ancestors and guides. My work is deeply rooted in the knowing that we are all connected.
Today, I am hoping to connect you with the powers you already have within yourself and assist you on your own personal healing journey.
Sarah ~ Aayapü Muhu’u ~ Spotted Owl