I Am / You Are

Working with clients, I get a daily reminder of the power of igolu, then there are times it hits me like a ton of bricks.

You see, I've had an off couple of weeks.  Nothing too severe, just not feeling myself. (first red flag!)  Convinced it was the lack of sleep from our new rescue pup, Willie, it didn't occur to me that I may need to look a little deeper + understand what is required to restore myself.

Yesterday morning, sitting in my meditation, I recognized exactly that - I am not 100% myself.  Power comes from wholeness and I am not completely whole.  

Fear + doubt are hovering over me.  A sense of being smothered + not fully able to express myself.  Second guessing + hesitation are my new companions.  Not me at all.

Sitting in that meditation, it is clear where it crept in.

A couple of weeks ago my integrity was called into question.  Fear was placed on me through words stemming from power, control and a lack of responsibility.  Checking myself, asking all the correct questions, doing what is required of me and looking for where I am responsible, I  determined my integrity is intact.  

So what gives with this uneasiness I'm feeling?

BAM.  The energy I am holding is not mine.

The miss of a critical step - I AM / YOU ARE.  Not taking on the issues of others.  Distinguishing between processing my own issue from that of another.  Being so clear in who I am, that the energy of another cannot shake my stand.

In this situation, I became the excuse + reasoning, the blame + explanation for their lack of accountability and integrity.  

And... I allowed it.  

My energy + keeping myself clear is my responsibility.  

Aligning with mySelf through my meditation, getting coached to ensure I am not missing anything, doing everything I require to restore mySelf, I am clear + connected.  

Ready to LEAP!

My meditation: smoky quartz + black tourmaline to ground me + the protection of pyrite.

I am Tracy ----- You are xxx. 

Check in with yourself and ask - Am I 100% myself?  Listen for what comes and get quiet to determine what you require to return to wholeness.  

Your power lies in being 100% yourself.

xo Tracy

...not your average Thursday

Staying on the farm this week, I had BIG plans: get clear on my entire 2015 calendar, edit + refine my website, outline a few workshop options, maybe even create the chapters of an ebook.  

Ummm, NO.  Did. Not. Happen.

What did happen was 3 days of clutter.  Non stop mind chatter.  No mediation.  Walks in the woods that equalled a mind full of music.  Songs playing over + over.  Seriously, these effing chickens (who I adore!) have been quieter than me the last three days.

This place is so magical, so what is happening?!  Where is the unfolding of the plan?

…then Wednesday evening it hits…. Surrender the plan.  

After a restful sleep I awoke ready to take on the day.  Get creative.

That's when it started...

Drink coffee…burst into tears.

Cat purrs in my lap…burst into tears.

The fire lights…more tears.  

You get it.  Like full on break down tears.   

I got it.

This place IS magic and it is calling me to play a bigger game.  Stop being so safe.  Put out into the world the power of who I am + what I stand for and step into it.  NOW.

Surrender + let it happen.  Let go + let it emerge.

Breakthrough to Break Free.

Clarity is coming fast + furious.  Get ready for FUN collaboration, exciting workshops + new ways to access my coaching schedule.

Time to share, time to shine….for all of us.

New Moon - Set Your Vision

Photo courtesy of @mandyingber

My excitement for this morning's new moon was higher than normal.  You see, I've been learning from Ezzie Spencer, the true impact the moon cycle has on our world.  (Ezzie has a super cool story - a lawyer turned go-after-your-passion-for-true-success story.  Definitely go read more about her!)

As Mystic Mamma educates, this New Moon is a Super Moon in Aquarius, requiring a visionary outlook, courage in the face of the unknown and a willingness to persevere as we step into the unknown.  

I am all about vision.  Courage is my ongoing work.  Bring on this new moon!!

Understanding a new moon requires a clear intention, on its arrival at 5:15am PST I was wide awake + unclear on my true commitment for the next month. 

I sat silently for some time to land exactly what I am creating.  I had a tough time nailing it, because I was in my head working to get the wording right.   I knew it was around Self care and how taking care of myself will allow my whole life to thrive.

You see, I'm the type of person who by default puts everyone else first.  

As my business ramps up with the dawning of a new year, it's become so clear to me, the clients will arrive as I am able to take them on.

I don't mean having space in my calendar.

I mean truly take them on.  Being focused.  Standing + holding space for them at all times in all ways.  

Doing my new moon meditation, surrounding myself with intuitively chosen crystals + pulling cards for guidance, got my out of my head and into my body.  The reality of my intention became SO clear.  

Like hit me over the head clear.

The cards that came for me:  Balance.  Archangel Raphael, The Divine Physician.  Love + Accept Yourself.  Compassion.  Ask For A Sign.  Make A Wish.

Loud + Clear.

My intention for this New Moon:

Practicing Self care, I am my most powerful self + able to serve the highest good.

Ahhh, that feels incredible.  

Happy New Moon!  May the next month allow you to empower yourself to growth + take action for YOUR highest good.

Healthier Chilli Fried Rice

Mike + I love the people and the food at Thai House.  Their lunch deal can't be beat + it's 3 blocks from our house.  We both LOVE the Chilli Fried Rice, so last night I took a crack at making it at home.  Full Disclosure - this is how I grew up learning how to cook.  My Mom could make anything delicious out of whatever was in the fridge.  

Ingredients:

1 cup brown rice, 1/2 red pepper, 3 celery stalks, 3 carrots, 1/4 large daikon, 1/4 cauliflower, handful of kale + garlic, red chlli flakes + hot sauce to taste + sesame oil.

I cooked the rice in our steamer before heading out for my afternoon meeting.  When I returned home, I cut all the vegetables fairly small - like fried rice small.  In a large pan I heated up the sesame oil.

Starting with the hardest vegetables first, I added the daikon + carrot to the pan plus garlic.  Cover and let the heat create steam to soften the veggies.  Next, the cauliflower + celery hit the pan; then the red pepper.  Adding in the cooked rice at this point, I covered the pan and let it heat up and steam to soften the rice.  At this point I added red chilli + some hot sauce - like 5 - 6 "dashes" and gave it a good stir.  Add the kale and cover for 3 - 5 mins to soften.  Voila, done!!

Reviews are it was delicious and WAY healthier than when we go out.  As well, it was sooooo easy!

*** I didn't take a photo.  Rookie mistake.

January 2015 - Charoite

" The longest path you'll ever take is from your head to your heart."  I read this quote a couple of years ago now, and the energy of Charoite had it come to mind when the card came up for January. 

The energy of this stone will make this path a little easier and ALOT more clear.  

Charoite is a beautiful purple stone, related to our crown chakra.  It's mainly found in Russia.

Charoite is known to reveal one's path of service, which is fitting as the crystal for January.  For many of us, this is a time of renewal, clear vision + goal setting for 2015.  Charoite will support you in clarity, purity + releasing any fear you're carrying around the shifts and choices heading into a new year requires.  

Charoite is a protective stone that is good for releasing inner negativity.  It supports bringing your heart + crown chakras into synchronicity allowing for clear spiritual insights and creating the conditions for unconditional love.  

Who wouldn't want to start a new year with that?!!

Dear, sweet, Charoite.  It's such an unassuming stone, yet one that carries much power.  It is truly a stone of transformation, providing deep physical + emotional healing.  By aligning your crown + heart chakras, it brings intuitive insights into reality.  Connect to your intuition, land it in your body, then move into action!

These next few days as I continue to get more specific with my 2015 goals, I'll be meditating with Charoite.  Tapping into my inner vision + trusting the support it provides me in being super clear on my path for 2015.  Creating a year that makes my heart sing + inspires me into action naturally happens when I'm listening to my intuitive voice and allowing it to guide me.  May as well have Charoite give me an extra boost! 

During the Connect to Clarity workshop on Jan 18th, we'll do a short meditation with Charoite before writing our vision and creating vision boards for the year ahead.  It's an easy way to tap into a specific energy + something any of you can do at any time!   

Go as simple or as deep as you'd like with this stone.  

For any of you baby-stepping into the world of crystals, Charoite is gentle, yet powerful.  If you're not ready to meditate just yet, simply have this stone by your bed and get ready for a deep sleep + some fun dreams to boot!  

Keep the stone with you throughout the day - I'm a big fan of having crystals in your bra or pocket - and see if you or anyone around you notice shifts in your energy.  

Wherever you are right now is perfect.  Harness the energy of Charoite + share where it takes you!

Tracy xo

Crystal Guidance 2015

Each year rituals have become more and more important to me.  I enjoy the celebration and discipline that comes with the consistency of creating head-clearing space for myself.  Be it daily meditation practice, my morning cup of coffee or annual exercises to set me up for the year ahead. 

As a new year dawns, I love going through the previous year and noting what I've learned - how I've grown, how I responded when things got tough (read: fear + doubt crept in…) and ultimately, what to leave behind, and, more importantly, what to take with me as I leap into a fresh calendar year.

Once that's complete, I LOVE doing a card reading to understand monthly themes for the coming year.

A few months back, I was gifted a beautiful set of Crystal Cards by a woman I'd only just met 10 mins before.  She said they'd been at her house for some time awaiting the rightful owner and it was clear to her they were for me. (She literally jumped out of her seat to run + get them for me) W O W.  She further explained who they were from, and I've cherished them ever since. 

After completing my typical card reading, it dawned on me that having a path for the year from the mineral world would provide great insight.  

So many of you have excitedly reached out wanting to learn more about crystals, so over the next 12 months, I'll share the monthly crystal theme with you as a means of sharing both insight + education.  

It is exciting to have a platform where years of learning can come to life!  

2015 THEME

EARTH

Earth card with Labradorite, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz + Red Jasper.

I laughed out loud when this card came up.  Of COURSE this is the theme for 2015.  So many of you have mentioned, myself included, that 2015 is the year of getting outside.  Being in nature, our feet on the ground is where we gain so much clarity.  It is also related to our Earth + Root Chakra - so all about survival, stability, grounding and understanding what is most important to us.  

Earth is the foundation upon which everything is built.  

When we connect to the Earth energy, we realize all that is available to us as humans.  We also realize everything we need to survive is available to us from and through the Earth.  This is the year we will need to look closely at our use of resources - what do we truly need to live and how can we take some of the pressure off of poor Mother Earth.  Always wanting more has us destroying the very element that provides us with all we'll ever need.  This is something I'll be exploring more myself this year as I consider what I REALLY need and where my true happiness lies.  

This is the year to root into the earth, ground yourself energetically and know all the strength, energy and abundance you seek will be provided.  Believe in the cycle of life - give back as much as you take and give gratitude for receiving all you require.

Take action with the abundance of energy.  Know the Earth is your fertile ground and when stepping forward into your future, the rock solid stability will be under foot.

Crystals to enhance the Earth energy + Grounding:

Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Red Jasper + Labradorite.  Please feel free to email me for more information on specific crystals.  

xo Tracy

As Good As Gold

This year, more than any recent years, I'm SUPER into Christmas.  A full year of not working in retail and I can finally enjoy the season.  My gifts are wrapped + shipped so I've been enjoying the energy and buzz this time of year brings.

Typical at the end of every day, I was out wandering around this evening, enjoying the nip in the air and the Christmas lights around DC, when my friend Megan came to mind.  A quick bite to eat + stroll later, I jumped on Facebook to read this latest post by Megan.

What The Fuck?!  Honestly, how does the sweetest, most optimistic person have to go through this shit ah-gain?!   As someone who always trusts, I simply do not get it.  At. All.

I met Megan a couple of years ago and we hit it off immediately.  Bonding over our love of pop culture, morning talk shows, spinning and yoga.  

Long after I moved on from Matt after he completely screwed Ann over,  my love for Megan continued to grow.  So of course, learning she had cancer earlier this year, my goal was to send an abundance of loving, healing energy her way, and make her laugh whenever I had the chance.    

Stead-fast and strong through Round 1 was the name of the game.  Megan continued to work and designed an awesome line of jewellery for Bauble Bar (ahem, Lion Bracelet anyone?)  in between treatments.

Yet through all the smiles, laughs and gold, the reality of treatment, both physical + financial is very real.  

In an effort to contribute, some of you may remember my donation of $10.00 from every Chakra Balancing Kit sold going to Megan's medical fund.  Thank you to everyone who purchased a kit + supported sweet Megan.

As we move into the holidays, perhaps some awesomely charged crystals are the unique, last minute gift you're looking for.  No doubt someone in your life will believe this is the coolest, most thoughtful gift they've ever received.  

A custom-chosen kit of 9 crystals plus a how-to-use booklet.  

As an extra energetic jolt in more way than one,  50% of the funds from all kits purchased Dec 12th - Jan 15th will go towards Megan's medical fund.  Bring awareness + balance to your chakras and receive some good karma to boot!  win-win.

Email tracekeough@gmail.com to place your order!  

Here's to TKO-ing Round Two!

ladyvana

View from Bodega, Nov 2014

It's been a week since one of the most refreshing + relaxing weekends I've had in some time.  

After only three day, I came home with such a clear perspective.   A weekend on Galiano Island at the incredibly beautiful + peaceful Bodega Ridge will do that.  

It's no accident I ended up there - the Universe places you exactly where you need to be.  

You see, I didn't register for this retreat weekend when it was first promoted.  It sold out within days.  I originally declined when my dear friend asked me to go, thinking I was away that same weekend.  Weeks later, realizing I'd be home, I fired off a text to see if there was any chance of attending.….48 hours later, a spot opened up + I was meditating on what crystals to bring for the group.   

A powerhouse experience lead by the amazing Alex Mazerolle, the weekend was simply perfect.  

An easy flowing few days full of great conversations, awe-inspiring nature, yoga that moved me in more ways than the physical + learning the strength of a collective group of women.  It was as though we were attending a reunion - open discussion + fire-side chats filled the air.  

The ease + flow left me feeling I'd been away for a few weeks, not simply a few days.  A wonderful reminder that it doesn't take an elaborately planned vacation to connect and gain perspective.

ladyvana dates for 2015 have been announced.  Give yourself the gift of space, love + laughter.  It will give back to you in ways you never expected.  

Crystal Clarity

This particular full moon is the perfect time to be launching my first collaboration with my friend Jacki Carr.  More on Jacki in a separate blog post and what you need to know now  ---> she is a no-holds-barred, let's-get-real and to the core of who you are, kind of girl.  I've known her for years and am excited to be creating fun + life-altering work together.  My sense is this will be the first of many creative ideas we bring to life.

When I consider our collaboration, FOUNDATION is the word.  Getting clear on your core values and energetically creating a real shift.  Truly choosing what is required to live into that new reality….with a little help from Mother Earth.  

Truth is, digging into and getting clear on my core values is what has lead me here - getting real about who I am and what's important to me has definitely been an eye-opening journey.  

Being here now feels so damn good.  

:: CRYSTALS + CLARITY :: is our way of bringing what we love and believe to YOU.  There's nothing more exciting for me than sharing something that's been life-changing.  Something that I am certain will have an impact.  Crystals + Clarity is that.  You'll receive one part crystals (me) and one part clarity (Jacki).     

A double dose of real talk.  

I get it may sound out there, maybe even a little weird.  I've long moved past that aspect of it and stay grounded in the fact we are all energy and so energetic shifts happen.  Period.  Truth is truth and the truth shall set you free.  

In honour of continuing to step out of the spiritual closet, head here to read more about my experience with crystals + all things energy work.  Read about Jacki's crystal clear moment here.

Full moon, new moon, new year - any time is the right time to ground and root into your true self.    

Schedule your session by emailing jacki@jackicarr.com

Moon Energy

October Full Moon in Vancouver

It seems correct to finally be putting my work + website into the world today, on a full moon.  What a fricken leap!

This full moon is all about values + foundation - getting clear on what you truly value and stand for - then bringing in and creating what is required to build upon over the next few months.  

My website has felt that way - building a strong base, a space that is a true reflection of me and more importantly, who I am for YOU.  I'm excited to be stepping into a new space - literally and figuratively - integrating my love of leadership + energy work in a way that's accessible and bringing it to a world that is ready.  MORE THAN READY.  

My commitment through the work we create together is that your clarity provides a foundation for you to leap.  In fact SOAR, all in + completely aligned into your chosen future!