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Nina Banday
Exploring the Benefits of Examining Past Lives ...

The concept of past lives has been debated and discussed for centuries, with some believing in reincarnation and others dismissing it as nothing more than a myth. However, for those who do believe in the idea of past lives, there is a compelling argument that they can provide valuable retrospection for our current life.

The basic premise of past lives is that our souls have lived many lives before our current one, and that our past experiences can influence our current thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. This concept is often associated with Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but it has also been embraced by some in the Western world.

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Nina Banday
Exploring the Akashic Records: What They Are ...

The Akashic Records are a concept that has been present in various spiritual and religious traditions for centuries. According to this belief, the Akashic Records are an energetic archive of all thoughts, emotions, and experiences that have ever occurred in the universe. This information is said to be recorded and stored in an etheric plane, which is accessible to those who have the ability to tune into it.

Accessing the Akashic Records is said to require a high level of spiritual awareness, as well as a deep understanding of one's own consciousness and energetic field. Those who are able to access the records are said to enter a state of deep meditation or trance, where they can "read" the energetic imprints stored in the Akashic Records.

The information contained in the Akashic Records is said to be incredibly vast and all-encompassing. It can provide insight into a wide range of topics, including past lives, soul contracts, karmic patterns, spiritual growth, and the overall evolution of consciousness. However, whether or not the Akashic Records are a real phenomenon, the idea of a cosmic library of knowledge and wisdom is a fascinating concept that has captured the imagination of many people over the centuries.

Exploring the Akashic Records: What They Are and How to Access Them

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What is Embodiment?

What is Embodiment?

"Embodiment is the practice of attending to your sensations. Awareness of your body serves as a guiding compass to help you feel more in charge of the course of your life. Somatic awareness provides a foundation for empathy, helps you make healthy decisions, and gives important feedback about your relationships with others. Embodiment in somatic psychology applies mindfulness and movement practices to awaken body awareness as a tool for healing." -Dr. Arielle Schwartz

When I first learned of somatic movement in 2014, I did not want to touch it. In my head-centric ways, I was focused on "moving on" from my past using both spiritual and mental bypassing. When I would meditate, I would initially ground my energy into the earth. But I also loved to explore the universe and astral realms. In yoga classes, I would grunt through the class, always self-conscious. I compared myself to the most flexible yogis in the room. I heavily identified with my inflated animus. At the time, feeling into the body felt very uncomfortable and unknown, so I didn't want to go there.

The Path of Individuation: Understanding Carl Jung's Model of the Psyche

The Path of Individuation: Understanding Carl Jung's Model of the Psyche

Have you ever felt like there is something missing in your life, like you're not quite living up to your full potential or purpose? If so, you're not alone. Many of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Carl Jung, a renowned Swiss psychologist, believed that the path to living a fulfilling and meaningful life is through the process of individuation.

Individuation is the journey of becoming your true self. It's a process of self-discovery, growth, and transformation that leads to a deep sense of inner peace and fulfillment. It's the process of integrating all aspects of yourself, both the light and the dark, into a cohesive whole.

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Archetypes: Unveiling the Mystic and Significance

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Archetypes: Unveiling the Mystic and Significance

Carl Jung once said, "The primordial image, or archetype, is a figure--be it a daemon, a human being, or a process--that constantly recurs in the course of history and appears wherever creative fantasy is freely expressed. Essentially, therefore, it is a mythological figure..." These archetypal images are symbols, motifs, and universal patterns that are buried deep in our collective unconscious and our primal nature. They have been present since the beginning of human history and can be found in religion, business, myths, and in the timeless characters we love.

Understanding archetypes and their significance can give us a better insight into our internal conflicts, the role society plays in our lives, and how we can use them to create meaningful change. Archetypes help us to understand ourselves and others, giving us a framework to work with in our everyday lives.

The Power of Synchronicity: How to Embrace Meaningful Coincidences in Your Life

The Power of Synchronicity: How to Embrace Meaningful Coincidences in Your Life

Have you ever experienced a moment where you randomly bumped into an old friend you were just thinking about? Or received a phone call from someone you were just thinking of calling? These types of events are often called coincidences or synchronicities, and they can have a profound impact on our lives.

Synchronicity is a concept that was first introduced by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. He defined it as a meaningful coincidence that occurs without any apparent cause. Essentially, it's when two or more events happen in a way that seems to defy the laws of probability and suggests a deeper connection.

What Does The Egg Symbol Mean?

What Does The Egg Symbol Mean?

Lent, the lead up to Easter for Christians, is a time of self-sacrifice. It's a time to let go of an indulgent tendency for 40 days and commit to fasting, prayer, and reflection.

Easter is the grand finale of lent marked by a celebration for the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death on the cross. In modern society, we also celebrate Spring and the life it brings after a long, dark, cold winter. Winter a symbol of death, while Spring represents rebirth.

Scheduling a New Rhythm in Chaos: Part 3 Parent Edition

Wednesday, April 1st: Day 16 of San Francisco Quarantine

Alright, to all your parents out there, I have an April Fool's confession. My simple schedule from Monday does not 100% accurately account for my day. As any parent knows, having a "schedule" is nuanced, especially with little autonomous beings who flow on their schedule. My hourly schedule becomes an anchor point that I use daily to track my time. 

This blog will go in-depth on how my simple schedule applies to me as a mother and a wife. 

HOURLY MONDAY - FRIDAY SCHEDULE 

7 am - 8 am: Wake up & Morning Rituals 

8:00 am - 11:00 am: Working Session 1

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Morning Walk with Family

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch Prep & lunch

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Light Work - Client Calls & Medial Tasks 

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Working Session 2

  • 45 minute walk in this time period 

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Dinner Prep & Dinner + Family Movement 

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Night Time Rituals 

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Quiet Reading Time 

Let's pick this schedule apart. 

BONUS TIME 

I have been waking up at 5:30 am and have been using this time to read and start writing. I have been getting "ahead' of my schedule, which has led to being able to do more. I didn't put this in my schedule, because I like the idea of having "free time" to use as I please, and if I don't get the "bonus time" because I end up "sleeping in' until 7 am, there is no harm of foul.

We co-sleep with my son, so when I do arouse, I do my best to keep it quiet time. I also take time to start my meditation ritual, get hydrated, and get an early start. 

WAKE UP 

At around 7 am - 8 am, when my son wakes up, I start the "Happy Birthday" ritual, and it cues my husband to come in, and we immediately move into changing our son's diaper and get the morning started to begin our day.

RITUALS 

I include my son in many of my rituals, or I do them in the background of him running around.

WORK 

On any given day, I have four uninterrupted hours, which I break up in the morning session and the evening session.

When I am with my son, I set 20-minute timers using Alexa and give him time for uninterrupted attention. He then generally starts moving around and creating his own schema's. His favorite schemas include creating shelter and bringing in objects and finding them under his makeshift hut and plays with his cars and dinosaurs. If he needs me, he comes and sits on my lap. I set another 20-minute timer, where I give him my undivided attention.

I do get interrupted when I am working alongside him, but I akin it to a co-worker interrupting with questions. However, this is why my 4 hours of uninterrupted time is so meaningful, and I try and get as much as I can do in that time.

We have age-appropriate content in the background: CocoMelon, Super Simple Songs, Lil Baby Bum, Word Party, Charlie's ColorForum City, etc. He typically will stop and sing from time to time, but other than that, he is busy going about his daily playing. 

We do turn off the TV every 60-90 minutes. I reset this time by building blocks with my son or taking out crayons and paper. Other activities we do to reset, is our daily walks or outside play, as well as showers or baths. I keep track of Ali's developmental milestones and work on making sure when I spend 20 minutes with him, we work on his ABC's, numbers, and overall vocabulary. What we work changes based on where he is on his development, but this is where we are now. 

At any point in the day, when I am not with my son, my husband takes over the routine.

MEALS 

When we have meal prep, we have a kitchen helper/learning tower and Ali comes in the kitchen with me, and I talk him through what I am doing. He doesn't sit in a high chair anymore. Instead, he likes to sit in one of the chairs at the table or stand in his tower. We make sure we sit together at least once or twice a day. It's essential for us to check-in at this time as we prepare for whatever else needs to get done by the end of the day.

MOVEMENT 

We ensure we get one or two walks a day, or we substitute one of our hikes for playing in the backyard for 30 minutes - 1 hour. We also make sure we are stretching and give each other massages. 

OVERALL

Have a child makes the schedule a little less straight forward and requires flexibility. It requires constant communication with my partner. Our goal is to meet both our needs as best we can while taking care of the needs of our son. 

This quarantine is not "usual," and uncertainty is a looming monster that cannot be ignored. A schedule is a framework that allows normalcy, but it also shouldn't be stuck to as the end all be all. I realize not everything can be done in what might have taken a day under normal circumstances, so I allow for day to day, hour by hour grace. I am truly challenged to find the balance between the structures of the left brain that needs order, and the right mind that needs more flow. 

Questions to Ponder:

How are you doing right now?

Are you able to get the things that you need to get done while spending time with your kids? 

What does your schedule look like?

How is communication with your partner? What are the things you like? What are things that can improve? 

If you are a single parent, what support do you need right now? What are ways you can be gentle to yourself?

These are not easy questions to answer, and I honor all parents on this journey going through quarantine in uncertainty. A schedule does not mean my life is perfect by any means. In fact, it’s been a really difficult adjustment from pregnancy to postpartum and now in the toddler phase in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having a child always present is a full-time job within itself. A schedule is an ideal. It allows discussion with a partner, and with older children. What I have learned is that every day is filled with a color wheel of emotions, and I am truly taking it as it comes.

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