On Friday I made an instagram post for the women in my community who I knew were feeling the energies of what is happening at Standing Rock.
As sensitive beings, we can so easily pick up on the emotions in the air around what is happening to our Mother Earth as well as the anger and emotions from the tribes protecting their water.
I wrote this message as a reminder that we are all doing our part to heal the collective...as I believe how we treat ourselves is a valid place to start in healing our world. (Scroll to the bottom of this message to read the full post).
And today I have a new podcast for you, on the power of self-love.
To me, self-love is about knowing how to show up for ourselves when challenges and difficulties arise. When we create that foundation of self-love, that's when we can live beyond our fears and fully share our gifts with the world, knowing that no matter what happens, we will be okay.
In many ways, it's much easier to do acts of self-care like yoga practice, meditation, and healthy eating when everything is going smoothly...
But if you can call upon these acts in times of challenge? That is where the real work comes in.
What I share in the podcast, is a talk I wrote under the guidance of KC Baker this summer as part of her speechwriting course. (If you are planning to join me for my Celebration event, Yin Yoga, Tea & Book Reading, you may like to wait to hear it in person there.)
I share the story of one of my greatest challenges, where the world felt like it was falling apart, and instead of becoming a victim to my circumstances, I chose love, awareness and forgiveness. I also write about this experience in detail in my book, Synchronicity.
That single choice made in a moment of complete distress, went on to dramatically alter the course of my life.
Choosing to love and forgive is not always easy, I know. But I believe it is a true path to miracles. I hope my story will inspire you in your own path of self-love and forgiveness.
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There are only 4 days left to pre-order your early copy of Synchronicity and donate to the Kickstarter campaign. We are so close to reaching the goal! Check out all the latest stats and make a contribution right here.
With love,
Meredith
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Sister, I want you to know you are doing your part.
By healing your own psyche, you are altering the collective consciousness.
By loving yourself, you are healing the collective consciousness.
I believe how we as a whole, are treating the world is a direct reflection of how we as a whole, are treating ourselves.
Tearing up the Earth, using up our resources solely for financial gains, polluting the airs, polluting the waters...How many people do you see in the world today treating their own bodies this way?
As we heal ourselves, we naturally heal the collective.
Sister, every time you shift a thought of self-hate to self-love, you are doing your part.
Every time you show up to your yoga mat, you are doing your part.
Every time you nourish your body, every time you meditate, every time you pray, even every time you do something that brings you joy, you are doing your part.
I believe when we AS A WHOLE, collectively love, nurture and cherish ourselves, it will be directly reflected in how we love, nurture and cherish our Mother Earth.
Let's rise together.
In our prayers.
In our devotion.
And in our ability to take small steps toward healing ourselves, healing all beings and healing the great mother who holds us all.
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This is one of the more fun and playful readings from my book, Synchronicity. Learn more about the holy mountain of stillness and light, Mount Arunachala in the town of Tiruvannamalai, India and meet Shankara, one of the main characters of the book (who I almost instantly fall in love with)...Enjoy! To pre-order your copy of Synchronicity, follow the kickstarter campaign here: http://kck.st/2dTEZpS
In today's book reading of Synchronicity I take you back to my first month in India where I recount my time at Amma's ashram in Kerala. Amma gives a speech on the beach at the Arabian Sea on how we can give back to the whole of humanity and collaborate between religions. I then volunteer teaching English at an orphanage, and I tell the story of how I first found my voice as a yoga teacher. To learn more about the book, visit the Kickstarter campaign: http://kck.st/2dTEZpS!
Love,
Meredith
This past week I have been immersing myself in the life and teachings of Mary Magdalene. My friend recently brought out a pile of books she was giving away where I picked up The Magdalene Manuscript and began to learn more about the mystery and magic of her life.
As life's synchronicities would have it, Mary Magdalene happened to be the topic of my next podcast interview with Faye Wylder. Faye has been such a positive force in my life, and brings so much light, love and encouragement to other women.
I'm beginning to really see the power of calling upon ascended masters like Mary Magdalene to reconnect with source energy. If you have been intrigued to learn more about Mary Magdalene and want to learn more about how you can work with the unconditional love she has to offer, I highly recommend you listen to today's show.
In this episode you'll learn about:
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With love, Meredith
I believe we all have the power to transform our greatest moments of pain and suffering into our greatest moments of awakening.
But I know from personal experience it is so hard to see the light when it feels like the world is crumbling beneath our feet. Today I want to share with you one of my more difficult moments in the first reading of my book, Synchronicity. (Watch the full video about it here! http://kck.st/2dTEZpS)
I take you back to over six years ago where I found myself sobbing on the floor after going through total heartbreak (something that I know so many of us are familiar with).
I share about the challenges and hardships I faced that eventually led me into my greatest moments of awakening...the moments where I began to live beyond my fears and follow my intuition first across the country and then to the other side of the world to India.
This book is a story of finding forgiveness, of transformation, of healing and ultimately of finding love within.
I look back and see my hardships as profound gifts. It was these moments that prompted my greatest awakening, and I hold them in my heart with gratitude.
But today I wanted to share with you where I was and what my life was like before I found the inner peace I speak of now.
If you feel called to hold the book in your hands and read the whole story of transformation, I invite you to watch the kickstarter video and contribute to the campaign : http://kck.st/2dTEZpS
Supporters have a chance to receive an early signed copy of the book, coaching sessions for women on a heroine's quest, a self-care gift box, and 40 day meditation practice, among many other rewards. Check them all out right here!
I hope you enjoy this podcast and opportunity to learn more about my story.
Stay tuned for more podcast episodes and sneak previews of the book coming soon...
With love,
Meredith
First I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to watch the video and contribute to the kickstarter campaign (http://kck.st/2dTEZpS) for the release of my book, Synchronicity. I am so grateful for all the love & support that has been coming in!!
And I'm excited to share a new episode today on the podcast! I sat down with one of my inspirations, Katie Dalebout to talk about podcasting, book publishing, journaling and body image.
I first discovered Katie's podcast, Let it Out (formerly the Wellness Wonderland) through my friend Jasmine who was raving to me about it. Over the past year I've enjoyed listening to the inspirational speakers, authors and experts she has on the show. I also recently read Katie's book, Let it Out and was amazed reading the introduction of how this book came into manifestation. (Listen to the episode to hear Katie tell the story herself).
I'm so glad to be back to sharing these interviews with you!!
Here's what to expect in today's episode:
Love,
Meredith
Through her writing, workshops, and podcasts, millennial blogger, yoga teacher, and podcast host Katie Dalebout explores creativity is a gateway to developing a positive body image and true holistic wellness. She’s a contributor to Refinery29, Mind Body Green, and her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Yahoo Health, and The Daily Mail. Her first book was published with Hay House in April 2016 is a collection of journaling tools to help people find self acceptance beyond their physicality. Sign up for her weekly newsletter and receive her ‘Favorite Things: Quick Start Guide’ here or visit her blog, or on Instagram, Facebook,Twitter, and YouTube.