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I Ching Summer Solstice Wisdom {June}

I Ching Summer Solstice Wisdom {June}

5 Signs Your Meditation Practice is Successful

5 Signs Your Meditation Practice is Successful

The Power of Connection and How to Cultivate it as an Introvert

The Power of Connection and How to Cultivate it as an Introvert

Dana Garced

Helping you create simple meditation and spiritual rituals, so you feel more consistently grounded, connected, and in control of your life.

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I’ve found that there are 2 paths you can take as you journey through life. The path of LIGHT, and the path of DARKNESS. You walk the path of light by following your JOY...whatever currently lights you up. You walk the path of darkness by following your DISCOMFORT...whatever currently triggers you or causes you pain. Neither path is “better” than the other. Both are natural and necessary parts of life. And both will guide you to deeper alignment and happiness in your life. It’s also been my experience that the times life sends us down a path of darkness, are the times we get the most growth and breakthrough in our lives! .
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If you’re being pushed to follow a path of darkness right now, know that you’re not alone. I’ve seen so many friends and clients walking that path right now, seeking their own breakthroughs and healing. Stay strong. Stay hopeful. And know that you’re headed to something so much more amazing on the other side! .
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If you need help navigating your own path of darkness right now, ask me how an “I Ching Session” can help. (They’re 30% off during Eclipse Season!) I’ll also be offering a free class on “walking the path of darkness + working with difficult emotions” next week, so comment below if you want me to send you the details when they’re up ❤️ #eclipseseason #yinandyang #meditationfortransformation #iching 📷 @biliana_bilimamaphotography

Let’s talk about Divination: the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means (Oxford Dictionary). This concept may sound a little out there for many. Maybe even bringing up ideas of getting your fortune told at the boardwalk or playing with a Ouiji Board at a sleepover. .
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But Divination is actually a very powerful and grounded practice that is less about fortune telling, and much more about learning how to navigate your life with more ease, and making decisions more skillfully, using both your “logical 🧠” and “intuitive 🧠”. .
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I’m so grateful that I synchronistically took an elective on the “I Ching”- one of the oldest and most powerful divination systems- ten years ago while studying Chinese Medicine. Learning the art of divination, through the I Ching, has been key in my healing and personal growth journey over the years. Between the I Ching and regular meditation, I’ve been able to heal so many mental and physical issues I’ve suffered with in my life! .
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If you’re curious about divination (beyond the woo-woo concepts), check out this amazing book by Paul O’Brien. And if you want more clarity in your own life, and want to experience the power of the I Ching, I’m offering sessions at 30% off this month. You can read more in my bio link, or DM me. 🙌✨ #iching #meditationfortransformation #oracles #intuition #eclipseseason

Are you ready for Eclipse Season?! Today’s new moon marks the first day of a 6 week Eclipse Season. Eclipses have been called the astrological wildcards because of their unpredictable energetic effects on your life.
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Since this month threatens to be an insanely intense and emotional time for many, I wanted to share the energetic forecast I did for the members of my “Moon + Meditation” group this month. What came up in this month’s reading will absolutely help you prepare and navigate the chaos!
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So grab a cup of tea, cozy up on the couch, and dive into this month’s “I Ching Energetic Forecast + Wisdom Reading” in my bio above👆
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Believe me, you don’t want to go into these next 6 weeks unprepared! I went through some emotional stuff last night and the wisdom from the reading made all the difference for me! Instead of staying stuck for days (like I may have in the past), I worked through it in hours. (Messily, but hey I did it😁🤷🏻‍♀️)
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I’m not trying to freak you out about Eclipse Season 😊I just want to make sure you come out of this time with some major healing and growth (vs. just simply surviving the crazy ride)! #eclipseseason #iching #beprepared #moonandmeditationwomenscircle #meditationfortransformation

Do you believe in a higher power? That there’s something out there, keeping you safe and guiding you through life? God, guardian angels, the universe, or some other name you’ve given it? .
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I do. And it’s that belief in a higher power that helps me feel peace, happiness, and create deeper success and alignment in all areas of my life, every single day. And what brings the light back in when I’m stuck in a dark place. .
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My faith didn’t come from being raised with a specific religion (because I wasn’t). My faith in that higher power has grown organically just from living and observing my life. .
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Yesterday, my best bud, @bowiethebrewdog got out of the yard and came so close to getting hit by a car! He was partially under the car, and I was sure he was hurt. But miraculously he didn’t have a scratch on him!
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Many would say this was just luck. But I believe that something was looking out for us. The same thing that protected me when I crashed an ATV into a barbed wire fence, going 40mph, alone, in Costa Rica 13 years ago. And the same thing I connect with every time I work with the I Ching to gain clarity, guidance, and healing in my life.
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I’d love to know, Do you believe in some sort of higher power? And how has it shown up in your life? 🙏💕✨ 📷 @biliana_bilimamaphotography #happysunday! #meditationfortransformation #theuniversehasyourback #iching

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Meditation is not solely about relaxation. Sure, managing stress and experiencing temporary relaxation is an important part of your self-care practice. And sure, there are powerful practices that can help promote relaxation (and I make sure my clients carve time out for these practices too!). BUT, using meditation JUST for relaxation will not bring you lasting peace and happiness.
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The way meditation cultivates deep and lasting peace and happiness, is through its ability to enhance insight, wisdom, and truth (not through its sometimes side effect of relaxation). This was a lesson I was reminded of during a powerful (but challenging) meditation retreat last week. .
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Sometimes (often times) keeping your mind focused for meditation feels strenuous...like going to the gym and working out your muscles. Sometimes you struggle just to get through your sittings. But if you let go of the need for temporary relaxation and bliss, and instead practice with the intention to gain insight and thus free yourself from the thoughts, beliefs, and actions that are subconsciously blocking your innate peace and happiness.... then you‘ve grasped the secret to a “successful” meditation practice. The meditation journey is not always all 🌈 and 🦋, but it’s oh so worth it!🙏🙌✨ #meditationpsa #meditationfortransformation #mindfulness 📷 @biliana_bilimamaphotography

Sending out some loving kindness today 🙌 May all beings be safe, happy, and FREE from suffering 🙏 Happy Independence Day! #metta #lovingkindness #freedomday 💕💕 📷 @biliana_bilimamaphotography

First selfie taken Friday, right after leaving a 3 day silent meditation retreat. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting it to be so intense...or to feel so raw and mentally and emotionally unsettled when I left. I was naively looking forward to a nice relaxing retreat, after a busy month 😁But instead, this retreat shook me up in ways I didn’t anticipate (from my memory of the previous 3 day retreats I did back in 2009.) But the truth is, I was really ripe for the breakdowns that led to some insanely powerful post retreat breakthroughs this weekend. And, the universe will always deliver what you need, when you need it (especially during a full moon!). What has surprised me the most through all this though, was how quickly I‘ve been able to go from breakdown to breakthrough this time. Years ago I could’ve stayed stuck in a confused, depressed, “breakdown” space for weeks!! But this time, the shift happened in a matter of days. I thought it could be helpful to share what I attribute to such a quick breakdown-breakthrough transition, so you can play with this during your next “breakdown” period too.
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1. I SURRENDERED to the breakdown, rather than resisting it.
2. Instead of lingering in the victim mindset, I asked myself “what does this make possible for me? what’s the lesson in this?”
3. Then I mindfully sat with the mental and emotional discomfort, until the aha’s and breakthroughs came.
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During #3 above, I consulted the I Ching (my go-to tool for amazing and fast clarity). The I Ching has truly been key in my ability to create speedy breakthroughs when I’m really going through some intense, painful, emotional, confusing stuff in my life. The I Ching reading I did Saturday completely shifted my post-retreat funk and confusion within an hour! We’re coming up on a series of eclipses in July and August, so don’t be surprised if you start going through your own breakdown periods. Remember, they’re for your highest and best. And if you need support turning them into breakthroughs, ask me how an I Ching Reading can help!

Feeling grateful for the darkness that ultimately births greater truth, growth, and happiness. Post #silentmeditationretreatvibes. #meditationfortransformation #yinandyang 📷 @teepublic

Headed to a #vipassana meditation retreat to reset and deepen my meditation practice! So looking forward to being in nature and completely offline (and silent!) for the next 4 days 😊🙏🌻☀️ See you Monday 💕 #meditationfortransformation #selfcareisntselfish 📷 @daurorab ✨