The Gift of Being Human
Since the end of the summer I have had an uptick in health flares that has yet to come to rest. Instead, situations compounded on top of each other and left no room for a break. This has left me a bit burnt out medically (and if you know my story, I am often at odds with an unaligned medical system that many times has me healing on my own terms.).
So I have been spending my time resting more than I would have wanted, and working on the art of surrender and acceptance (how challenging that can be!). Many social plans and client sessions have been moved, cancelled or postponed. Offerings, courses and workshops in creation have taken a back seat while I focus on my health. This is nothing new, but the long stretch of time in between has not been so pronounced for quite a while.
The lack of consistency and the unpredictable nature of my health has me frustrated and, at times, depressed. I know, however, that when I am down I always come back up. My spirit guides always speak of initiations and playing in the dark for a while. They speak of self-care and putting myself as the top priority.
So the key, I have been shown, is to stop asking, “when?” and start focusing more on the “why” so I can do another deep dive into the shadows. I have been put in such a position that surrendering to my current state feels so much better than resisting. Fighting has worn me down … and here’s the thing - I am not supposed to be resisting this experience! I am meant to lean into it and learn from it.
The gift of being human … After all, being here now in this form is a gift. It is an experience meant to be cherished and appreciated in all of its many directions, twists and turns. The flaws, the perfection, the highs and lows … it is all a part of this incredible experience.
How can one relish in joy and happiness if they have never tasted sorrow and despair?
The calm feeling of alignment comes after the chaotic state of disarray.
When I sat at my altar one night, my guides conveyed that giving up so much control and allowing angelic presence to support me more will be beneficial at this time. Going more with the flow and taking situations as they arise is encouraged. I don’t need every answer, every aspect planned out. What I do need is trust, faith and knowing.
This process has been challenging for me, and yet I find myself enjoying the time away even if it doesn’t look at all how I envisioned it. Sometimes a day in bed, still in last night’s pajamas, is the best I can do right now. And more and more I feel completely accepting of this situation, and less resistant to the much-needed process of rest and recovery.
Dawn Marino is an Ethereal Medium & Channeler, Dark Night of the Soul Guide, Certified Crystal Energy Healer, Crystal Messenger, Trance Healer, Intuitive Tarot Reader, Healing Artist and Professional Writer. She connects to spirit guides, higher selves, angelic, elemental and cosmic beings. Dawn has published two books, the “Tarot Journal for Beginners” and the “Complete Guide to Tarot.” She also has written about her journey in the recently published anthology, “Lessons Between the Lines.” Dawn supports people feeling disconnected from their Higher Selves, feeling stuck and lost on their spiritual journey. She works with people to help them through the Dark Night, working with them to reclaim their independence and unlock their potential. Dawn also helps beginner mediums on their path to mediumship. You can work with Dawn remotely over Zoom or in-person at Now and Zen Wellness in Throop, PA.
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