How To Channel Your Inner Guru And Manifest Your Dreams

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Intuition 101: Channel Your Inner Guru To Get What You Want

Koser Khaliq High Performance Career and Lifestyle Coach
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Transform your life into a playground for manifesting your gifts and dreams. Reclaim your identity and reach your true potential. 

Using Intuition To Unlock The Magic Of The Universe

Are you ready to venture into the depths of your intuitive abilities and live life on the leading edge?

Let me wave my magic wand and cast a hocus-pocus spell on you.

By understanding intuition as a phenomenon beyond the limits of time and space, you can unlock the vast expanse of the universe and create a life so magical you’d think you had superpowers.

Intuition is your innate intelligence that steers you towards growth and purpose. The inner compass that unlocks your dormant abilities as you feel an irresistible magnetism drawing your deepest desires towards you.

When you are tuned in, life just becomes easier. The better it gets the better it gets.

Busting The Intuition Myth 

Backed by science and used by wildly successful entrepreneurs, brilliant boffins with PhDs, and top professionals around the world all of whom emphasise the importance of intuition in various aspects of life — business, innovation, creativity, personal relationships, and love. 

It’s not an abstract state — look up quantum physics and lose yourself in the realm of quantum intelligence (which is just a fancy way of saying get in touch with the intuitive side of your brain).  Like accessing your invisible ‘Cloud’ and seeing things from the meta-view…the truth of your soul.  

Intuition is a natural cognitive function that complements our intellect, ultimately having an extraordinary effect on our lives. 

I’m A Spiritual Gangsta

Not a lot of people know this about me but I have a deep spiritual side. Soul work feeds my world and I often speak about the importance of intuition in guiding life choices. 

By tuning into your intuitive senses, you can make decisions that are more aligned with your true self and desires.

My favourite way to make big decisions is by not trying to make them. Just go about life and let them percolate. I get divine downloads every single day. They’re insanely spot-on ideas that are always pure gold. 

But you do have to be open to a whole new way of looking at life.  You’ll need to trust the advice of your deep inner wisdom instead of the part of you that wants to make it harder than it needs to be (aka your monkey mind).

I use intuition in my business all the time and it’s been such a powerful tool for me. From saying yes to opportunities to the connections I’ve made along the way, blows my mind.

What makes this so potent is that you’re tapping into your own wisdom, so it’s an internal transformation that happens right on the spot instead of an intellectual process that may or may not land.

I used to stress out like a crazy person. Because I’m a doer, always applying logic, now I feel into things more.

There’s an underlying mystique, a sense of wonder that is just waiting to be explored by anyone with the desire to do so.

Life is an incredible journey, leading us to the most extraordinary people, places and experiences.

It’s far more mystical and magical than it appears at first glance. Even just a few steps on the spiritual path can show you that.  It might seem you’re ‘just’ tapping in, it’s really about stepping into the mysteries of life and awakening your OWN magic. A journey like no other.

Live An Extraordinary Life By Tapping In

Tapping into your intuition is how you automagically attract what you want.

For many years people have said to me you’re so inspiring and asked how I had the guts to do what I’ve done. And the answer was always the same…”it felt right”. I didn’t always have a plan, I didn’t always apply logic. Sometimes it was scary. Other times I doubted myself. But I always felt I had to do it.

I didn’t put it down to my intuition, just the feeling of excitement. And that’s what intuition intrinsically is — enthusiasm pushing you to be the best version of yourself.

My journey to understanding intuition is far from spacey. It’s not the oracle cards, moon wisdom, tarot reading journey.  Far from it, more painful than mystical. 

It was ignited by grief and the healing journey that followed. Where I witnessed the immense impact intuition had on my life. I’d receive meaningful guidance to navigate the challenges I was facing. 

I felt more empowered and connected to the universe and experienced such deep peace and inner clarity that soothed the emotional scars.

I see intuition as practical psychology, the intelligent way to set goals. It connects you to the part of you that knows everything. It’s your trusted guide as you “find yourself” in this life’s journey. It teaches us that impossible things are quite possible, after all.

It was through an intuitive hit that my signature C.A.R.E.™ framework was birthed — a radical 4-step practice to ignite the extraordinary power within you.

Intuitive Decision-Making 

Follow your instincts. While managing your ego.

We’re not rational humans. We’re emotional beings. To make stellar decisions, focus on alignment before action.

My intuition is intentional. I do everything from an alignment perspective — if it feels right and is aligned with my values.

You don’t have to understand all the ins and outs of how something works in order to benefit from it. And you can’t add logic to something you’re supposed to experience. Experiences are about feelings. Rely on your skills and intuition rather than an itinerary of how you think it should be. Logic isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, the most illogical solutions create the biggest impact.

Life isn’t linear and neither is your path to greatness. My intuitive nudges have directed my career choices — from London to the Cayman Islands; from employee to entrepreneur.   

I said goodbye to a 29-year corporate career and turned down two job offers on the back of an intuitive hunch. Risky or gutsy?  

Sometimes when we get in this place of analysis paralysis it’s because our intuition is calling us to do something that is the harder choice or maybe not exactly what we want to hear. But your heart knows what is right and true. You know the truth by the way it feels. 

I consult my intuition from small things such as what to eat to making big business decisions. I just ask the question and wait for the answer.

Take a moment and just put your intention on it…”which is the best path for me”.

Instead of trying to interpret it with your mind, or mould the answer to want you want it to be. It may not be the direct action that brings the results you want, but it’s the action which tells the universe that you are ready. The intention that starts a chain reaction where you’re telling the universe I’m ready for more.

If you get stuck you could always consider working together. I’m a superhero when it comes to bringing greatness out in others. You deserve good things…just because. 

Unicorn Tip: the best female leaders use intuition to guide them. Make your mark with authenticity and let your unique voice be heard. The profound impact intuition can have on your life and leadership style shows greater compassion and empathy.

Create a special bond with your inner self and dive deep into the ocean of emotions. Though it’s not your typical leadership workshop match-up, the shared vibes of compassion and spiritual insight beautifully link with your intuitive world.

Never be a generalist. Promise me you’ll never do that, ok?! 

Follow Yourself, Not The World

Intention drives your choices, the rest are beliefs. Your destiny isn’t based on what’s written in the stars or some oracle card reading. You have the ultimate power so learn to trust yourself more. But it takes purpose and focus.

Intuition is subtle communication. At first, you’ll feel frustrated with it – like you trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in the dark. You have to allow it to breathe. Allow it to be. It’s not something to figure or force out.

Your inner guidance can hook you up with new intelligence from any time and space that has ever been or ever will be in the universe. That’s how much power and free will you have. Enjoy this freedom and use it to your advantage.

Intuition Bends Time

A moment of reflection can stretch into a lifetime of wisdom.

Your soul travels at its own pace; it doesn’t follow the clock or the calendar. If you worry about time, decide it’s going to happen and time will open up. 

Trust the timing of your inspiration. Don’t do that thing you think you’re supposed to do until you feel “called” to do it. You’re being guided to the optimal timing. Everything else is false timing. There are no time or space restrictions. If you try to force something to make it happen you’re coming from fear. 

“Your desires are not miles away. They are vibrations away. Alignment collapses time. Miracles happen in an instant.”

Can Intuition Help Me Find My Purpose?

I get asked this all the time.

Spoiler alert: No. Because YOU are the purpose!

Your purpose isn’t outside of you. It isn’t to end world hunger, save every tree on the planet or some other grandiose project, as noble as they might be. 

The brighter you shine the more your innate gifts will come through and this is how you end up doing work that sets your soul on fire. You just need to uncover your dormant abilities and embrace a new paradigm. 

You can’t find your purpose until you’ve found yourself. 

Take the pressure off trying to find that one thing and focus on being the best, truest version of you and everything will fall into place, which is what happened to me.

Truth opens you up.  

It was only after my self-discovery journey when I came into my true power that I discovered my purpose. All I wanted was to heal my pain and live a better life and this is how it manifested, every crumb, sign, message leading me to this point. The work I’m destined to do; my social promise to the world.  

“The two most important days of your life. The day you were born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

Feel the goosebumps then follow the breadcrumbs…using your intuition is enough. The blanks will get filled in. You can’t dip your toe into life…you’ve got to be all in. And that means you gotta bring your intuition to the party.

So make the time to tap in and express your true authentic self because the human spirit won’t settle for a compromise.

Evidence enough for you?

For the ones rolling their eyes…I see you…I was you!

I was a sceptic. And scepticism is the antithesis of trust! This is why we dismiss practices like these because they’re not steeped in logic.

Your current self will want to make this hard. 

Even though intuition can feel wobbly. Just show up for yourself. Expanding your awareness beyond your bubble is a journey of personal and professional growth.

Something is only “woo” because we don’t understand it and it’s only “weird” because it’s different. But you’ll never become a believer with a fixed mindset.  Instead, immerse yourself in a new way of thinking and adopt a growth mindset. In the words of Einstein: 

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

Warning: you’ll want to disbelieve the simplicity and ease, that’s 21st-century thinking for you.

As a species, we like to overcomplicate things. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. Well, I’m going to say if it feels too hard then it bloody is too hard! Hard and complicated doesn’t guarantee success or happiness. 

Your intuition is natural but your results will feel supernatural because at first, you won’t believe it could be this good, this easy and that you could manifest such epic results.

To the doubters: Schedule intuition time into your calendar. Make it a daily practice. Be consistent and get some quiet time. Start to keep a journal as an evidence log to strengthen your belief and quash the doubts.

By journaling, you can see the patterns and synchronicities and truly understand the power you have within you. By writing down the messages you’re setting up an opportunity to revisit, reflect and validate intuitive hits. 

When you’re racing through life, it’s hard to hear the messages your Higher Self is sending you.

On A Wing And A Prayer – What Intuition Isn’t

I love getting lost in the mystical realm but I love living in the real world so I blend strategy and spirituality in my life.  

Here’s a twist on an old saying…

If it’s to be, it’s up to me.

It’s a lie that you just tap into the divine and everything you want shows up. It takes purpose and focus, and then, the right people and situations will be drawn to you.  

I set my intentions for what action steps to take for the day. Instead of pinning all my hopes on the horoscopes.

Your intuition is your North Star, guiding you. So calm your mind and listen to the whispers of your soul…and create the life you are destined to live. Because I know you’re playing small…

…there are layers to you that are waiting to be discovered.

Using your intuition is the secret sauce when setting goals and objectives that are aligned with who you are. 

Just by reading these words, you’re cultivating a sense of curiosity which is fertile ground for igniting your intuition, leading to those light bulb moments that showcase your intrinsic gifts.

How deep are you willing to dive into the depths of your soul and journey offshore into the unknown? 

You need to grab life by the ghoulies and milk it for everything it’s got. And to do that you need to call on every resource available to you and the biggest and boldest is your inner knowing.  

Creativity Fuels Your Intuition

Your soul knows when something needs to truly be done and how to make it easy.  What we do is we actually turn it over to our intuition to tell us a story and speak to us. And it does via your imagination. Because that’s how creativity works, right? 

Reclaim your lost childhood gift of storytelling. Give yourself permission to dream again, and unleash your ability to envision at a level where nothing is too hard and everything is possible.

Powerful visions are the anchor of your manifestations. So create vivid and inspiring visions that represent your most authentic desires big and small and then accelerate them into reality by projecting them in the present. 

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Intuition 101: Channel Your Inner Guru To Get What You Want

Koser Khaliq High Performance Career and Lifestyle Coach
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Every Idea Is Borne From Intuition

It’s a flawed premise to think it takes hard work to make your dreams come true. It’s the intangible that makes the tangible happen.

That spark that ignites the imagination. Those eureka moments that shaped our modern world — from the light bulb to the telephone to the World Wide Web.  Because some genius had a wild knowing to build this thing and to run with it even when no one else believed in them.

You have the ultimate power to create miracles in your life. Now doesn’t that just set your panties on fiyyahhh!

As a passionate high achiever, I geek out on human potential. This is why I chose to become a high-performance coach and not just any ‘ole career coach. To use creative and innovative ways that pull the truest version of you out.  

So my invitation to you is to go down the spiritual rabbit hole. And see where it leads you…  

At first, when you try something new, it might feel like a lie. Simply because it’s new to you. But you won’t become a believer until you try.

To plant the seeds of creativity, decide the best version of what it is you want. Get really really excited and ideas will start to pour in. Innovation comes to me through journaling, dreams and the people I talk to. I never try to figure things out…they just come. In fact, when I try to figure it out I get stuck and frustrated.

Expect to have the best outcome and keep tuning in to make it even better and more exciting.

Don’t focus on how it’s going to happen when in idea mode.  Focus on generating the best experience and the how will be revealed step-by-step the more you lean into the unlimited version of your desire. 

Like the universe, your dreams are boundless.  

Your job is to TRUST the guidance you receive. Don’t focus on productivity, focus on feeling grounded. 

Inspiration, Not Desperation

I love how one astrologer describes it “intuition is inner tuition”. It’s like being back at school, re-learning with a beginner’s mind.

They call it our sixth sense. Intuition is as reliable as our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, agreed?  Our intuitive abilities are something we’ve always had, we’ve just forgotten how to use them.

Part of being an intuitive person is becoming in tune with and trusting your power centre. Sometimes, when logic prevails, we ignore our gut and live to regret it. And you’re left with that gut-wrenching feeling.

Follow the inspiration and what feels right and true in your heart. Roll with it like there was never a doubt in your mind. When you trust your choices, your bright light shines into every dark corner of the world. Like diamonds in the sky (cue Rihanna).  

So if you feel your life has totally flatlined and you’re operating on a super toned-down version of yourself. Simplify your world and just let your true essence come through. It’s time to stop hiding in the shadows, be loud and proud and let your freak flag fly!

How To Make Seismic Shifts In Your Life Without Burning Yourself Out In The Process

Because intuition is a knowing – those “I just can’t explain it” or “nobody gets it” moments. It comes down to noticing the signs and trusting whatever is true for you. It could be through noticing a song, reading a phrase in a book, or someone saying the right thing at the right time. By creating the space you’ll learn to read the signs and symbols of your own blend of inner wisdom.

And if you want help distinguishing inspiration from desperation the C.A.R.E.™ Plan can help you do just that.

The Hardest Lesson To Unlearn

Back in the day I was a “Type A” person and it wasn’t easy to crack this zen code. It took some graft to chip away at the hard exterior and learn to tap into my sixth sense.  

I learnt that bigger gains come with less effort. Instead of big, massive, aggressive moves that tire you out even before you start, it was the subtle signs and micro changes that gained more traction. The simplicity of it kills me!

One of the ways my guidance speaks to me is through seeing repetitive numbers also referred to as Angel numbers.

I remember the time I was sitting at my desk having decided my next career move was gonna be the Cayman Islands. Soon after making that decision, I started seeing 333 everywhere.

Now, I didn’t Google ‘why do I always look at my screen at 3.33 pm’? It freaked me right out, afraid it was some bad omen. Nothing like getting in your own way! So even 20 years ago the signs were there guiding me but I wasn’t open to receiving them.

The other day “so time to be yourself” came to me in a dream. Ironically, I was drafting my VIP Offer at the time.  

You’ll want to complicate it. There aren’t a lot of role models for simple success. Simplicity is the key if we keep it simple *we get it done*. Intuition will always lead you to the highest path and purpose. Because it arrives from a place of abiding peace and power.

It’s not shrouded in fear, doubt or worry. Intuition is the language of the soul. Limited beliefs are the language of the mind.

But don’t leave it all to the gods, learn to trust yourself first and foremost because you can easily misinterpret signs. When that happens it’s your ego and you’re coming from fear.

The most important thing to get from all of this is that you must ask! You have got to notice and be diligent about your thoughts. Thoughts create reality. If you don’t like aspects of your life, ask better questions, think better thoughts, create a better life, it really is that simple. 

Embody how damn worthy you are. Go after the BIG THINGS. Get to the ROOT of your physical or emotional imbalances, stresses or anxieties.

Trust 

Did you catch the underlying theme of this post? 

I talk about intuition but I teach self-trust. It’s about taking ownership of your decisions and reality and that can be scary. 

When you embrace and reconnect with your inner spirit you will silence that inner critic and liberate yourself from the need for external validation, fostering a sense of self that is unshakeable.

Knowing is the new thinking. Where you can feel it in your bones before your brain kicks in.

It’s not about losing yourself. It’s about becoming yourself. As I did when I was grieving.   

Learn to put everything through your soul filter for the seal of approval first. It’s your intuition which feeds your intellect. And when you’re coming up against resistance it’s because you’re ignoring your values.

Does it take courage? At first, hell yeah! Then it becomes natural.  It’s natural for your soul to support your decisions. Intuition isn’t only a spiritual tool but a practical one. 

So why is it so hard for some people to tap into their intuition? Lack of self-worth. They feel it shouldn’t be so easy. They’ve made it up that it should be a struggle. Which is an insidious lie.

It takes practice to be in your power. It’s not always easy to distinguish between gut and ego and the subtle energies of the body.  Such as those sneaky suspicions we choose to ignore — don’t take that job, don’t date that person.

We squash down our intuition because it’s not steeped in logic. Because we’ve been raised in a certain way, live busy lives, never stopping to pause and reflect on how we perceive things. We are all born with a knowing until it’s knocked out of us, we’re taught to ignore, suppress or gaslight our instincts.

You don’t have to understand how something works to experience the magic of it. Just to allow yourself to trust and your eyes will see the magic unfold. The things that don’t make sense are the most powerful. It’s like finding the map to a treasure chest but way cooler because it’s your future we’re talking about.

When you expect epic endings, the entire universe will bend around reality. It’s natural for your soul to guide your decisions and for the universe to support them.

Truth bomb: if your intuition gave you the desire it also has the means to manifest it. And when desire and opportunity meet, that means the resources are somewhere within reach…even if they’re not yet visible to you.

Risks vs Chances

What’s a risk? 

Every decision has a consequence. But a decision is better than no decision. Flip it and take a chance on you instead.

I don’t take risks. I take chances. On me. 

If you’re risk averse it’s because you don’t trust yourself. Fear, doubt and worry are the ultimate intuition repellants. Yes, some risks might not pay off. I’ve suffered bumps in my business but you can’t focus on the loss alone, you have to think about what you’ve gained from the experience.

You can’t manifest the things you want with a mediocre mindset. So release the resistance. And remember, your worth isn’t tied to your hustle.  

The intention of your intuition is to expand your capabilities so you can experience a fuller life. My intuitive breadcrumbs took me to the foothills of the Himalayas and the dizzy heights of CEO.

Where do you want your intuition to take you?

Intuitive impulses can be vague, wild and downright crazy at times (start a business WTF!). So here’s the rule of thumb: if the impulse comes from a joyous thought that feels good, follow it. If it came from an uncomfortable thought that felt bad, don’t follow it.

Your intuition is always guiding you towards what you want. It’s never protecting you from something else.  

Are you looking for cues in all the wrong places (including other people’s opinions)? Move in faith whenever an opportunity comes your way. Second-guessing, missed opportunities, wrong decisions, excuses for not going with the flow are all signs you’re not listening. 

You can’t escape fear, scary moments will crop up, as will obstacles. But we won’t allow that fear to stop us from going where we want to go. And becoming what we want to become. Don’t let the little dark secrets of your mind take over. 

Here’s a mantra you can say when self-doubt creeps in (mantra means mind direction). It’s a way that we can focus our attention and anchor ourselves into the present moment:

I have full access to my intuition at all times. My intuition is super accurate, reliable, timely and sassy. 

Want To Roll Back The Years?

When you work with your intuition you raise your vibration and allow flow in, where there’s a rhythm to life, vs force. And when you flow you glow, it’s an anti-ageing miracle!

Your skin looks smoother, you have more vitality and energy, your cognitive functions are razor sharp, no brain fog! My youthful looks affirm this — the black & white photos on my Work With Me page were taken last week — I turn 55 in a few weeks. It’s not vanity it’s a necessity, self care matters.

I’m grateful for my spiritual toolbox, that’s ever-evolving, and the importance of the time I invest into my routines and rituals. When I need a little break to incubate all the shifts, it’s incredible to watch myself instantly uplift my mood and my thoughts.

So, if you want an ethereal glow, be more sparkly than a Christmas tree and have an irresistible allure that turns heads, check in with your intuition and release the toxins.

Toxicity makes you look and feel ugly — plain and simple! EVERYTHING from negative self-talk, to toxic people, to that sneaky turd: people pleasing. And don’t even get me started on toxic positivity what a load of BS that is!

Love Bomb Yourself With These 3 Practices 

There are plenty of tools to help you tap into your intuition, and I’d love to share three that are part of my regular self-care practice. These yummy saviours have helped strengthen my intuition and tackle overwhelm. Simply click the purple links throughout.

There’s something luxurious and indulgent when you incorporate these practices into your self-care rituals. Where you feel nurtured and nourished on the inside.

Meditation: Medicine For The Mind 

Grab your meditation cushion, get some incense, play that Tibetan bowl playlist, and meditate on your career and life direction. 

Or maybe you can use that time to let go of the stress and cut out the noise instead. 

Don’t concentrate too hard on perfecting stillness; you’ll just end up feeling frustrated. Instead focus on consistency over perfection you’re less likely to give up, and then it’ll be easier to find peace in the stillness.

This is a great meditation to ground you when you’re feeling overwhelmed.  

Meditation 

Breathe in Courage. Breathe out Fear.

I took up breathwork after hyperventilating at my dad’s funeral. It’s scary when you can’t control the only thing that’s keeping you alive.

I’d been doing yoga for a while but found breathwork “boring” so brushed it off. It’s not boring when you discover the numerous health benefits. 

It’s a practice on its own: boosts your mood, balances your blood pressure, promotes creativity, improves focus and memory are just a few of the benefits.

So start tuning in to your body to create a greater sense of flow and balance.  

Breathwork 

The Art of Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is such a lush practice. Nidra translates from the language of yoga, Sanskrit, into English as “sleep”. 

But the real essence of yoga nidra is not to sleep, it’s to relax your body enough so that you’re somewhere in the hypnagogic state where you can completely let go.

Yoga Nidra

An oasis of calm in a chaotic world

By cultivating these practices on a daily basis you create a sanctuary for your soul. One you can escape to whenever the world seems too much to handle. 

Get Your OM On With The Girls

If you struggle to get started why not have the girls round – create a zen den and practise together? Set the scene: burn some incense or essential oils, light candles and have a notebook nearby.  

Power Play: once you’ve finished the practices, grab your notebook and journal on these three questions. By doing some “automatic writing”. Let your hand write whatever comes naturally without overthinking. Avoid looking at your writing until you’re finished.

1. What do I know that I don’t want to know?

2. What sets my soul on fire and makes my heart race?

3. Why am I not doing it?

What came up?

These embodiment practices teach you how to get out of your own way. The quieter you become, the more you’ll hear. 

A Bit Of Woo Woo Magic To Light That Fire!

I want you to expand your mind, your thinking, your awareness, and even your compassion to what you can achieve. Your personal and spiritual powers are the difference between you living a basic life or blow your own damn mind life.

Dive deep into the essence of your being, uncovering the strengths and values that make you uniquely powerful. If you deny your feelings, you’ll go nowhere fast with manifesting what you want.  

By venturing into new territory with bold dreams, beliefs, habits, actions, and strategies. How else will you reach your unicorn potential? You can’t make magic happen if you don’t believe in it.

So flex that intuition muscle, own your power and before you know it you’ll be in the middle of a chain reaction. A chemical reaction that takes you from one good thing to the next, and the next.

Do You Have An Intuitive Itch To Scratch?

My brilliant C.A.R.E.™ framework weaves in a practical approach to awakening your intuitive nature that empowers women to live better lives.  

It’s time to speak your world into being.

Think about what you want. Do you really believe you can create it? Do you believe you have what it takes or do you secretly doubt yourself? (Worse, are you quietly preparing for failure?).

The insights offered within the C.A.R.E.™ Plan will ignite those inner whisperings. Where you’ll discover how to connect the dots and take inspired action. 

Being delighted and surprised by the universe at every turn. Where opportunities fall into your lap, synchronicities line up for you, luck is on your side and help comes out of nowhere.  

Come off autopilot and live a more intentional life. Learn how to turn the airy fairy into something practical to manifest your goals and aspirations.

Drop me an email if you want to take this adventure together. And fly the magic carpet. A journey like no other, where every experience is a step towards your best version.

Write back and share your inspirational sparks. I’m excited to muse on this and open up thoughts and conversations around what you can do to invite new beginnings to flow in.

The signs are everywhere right now…are you paying attention…?