Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) April/May 2020 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 33

My work with the Divine Feminine has
provided me the tools the cultivate the
compassion that I never knew I was capable
of. It comes from a place of genuine caring
and love and once the flow starts, it is
virtually impossible to stem.
Every person has wounds we cannot see,
and the reality is that no matter how awful our
own struggle is, every other person is also
embroiled in what may seem insurmountable
to them. There are days that one of my
principle struggles is just keeping myself in
check and not boiling over because I am
so stressed out and spread so thin. (I also
have teenagers, so that explains lots)! It is
in these moments that I am very intentional
about stepping back from the annoyances of
my day and I take a deep breath.
As I breathe compassion in and exhale
stress and judgment, I take the opportunity
to share the flow of compassion with others,
especially those I don’t know. In the current
climate of the world, it is my duty to share
as much compassion, joy and presence as I
possibly can.
As you read this, please know that I
am sharing the flow of compassion and
kindness with you, right now, in this very
moment. I invite you to step into that flow
and feel the warmth and vibration washing
away your stress. Know that I care and so
do so many others.
These are the three sacred
steps I take to remind myself
of the compassion I deserve
to receive, and I want to
share them.
1. Become aware of your space
2. Visualize the flow of compassion
washing over you and those
around you
3. F  eel the effervescent bubbles
releasing stress and judgment
The Compassion
Visualization.
I prefer to do this exercise in the form of
a waking meditation. I find a spot to sit
comfortably. It can be done anywhere.
Sometimes, it is in my car in the back corner
of a parking lot. Ideally, find a place that
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Every person has
wounds we cannot
see, and the reality
is that no matter
how awful our own
struggle is, every
other person is
also embroiled in
what may seem
insurmountable
to them.