Why I struggle identifying as an Empath

Can I be real with you right now?

I've always struggled with identifying as an Empath.

You see, when we're learning that we're empathic beings one of the first bonding experiences is connecting over the hurts and negative aspects of being an Empath.

👉 Overwhelm & confusion
👉 Exhausted & depleted
👉 Anxiety & depression

🙋🏻‍♀️ Wanting to be the change in the world
🙋🏻‍♀️ Continually attracting narcissists
🙋🏻‍♀️ Repeatedly being told, "you're too sensitive"

It's a way to finally be able to identify that's what is going on, which is fantastic.

But the problem is that all too often it is common practice that we end up accepting that as our 'fate' and our 'end all be all'

It's status quo to collect a few tools on how to cope and deal with this place of constant overwhelm.

You see, this didn't sit well with me as a solution-based, 'what's the lesson in this,' all about empowerment type of person.

Then I realized why... It's a form of trauma-bonding.
It keeps us stuck, sick, disempowered and victimized.

Instead we can use that information to move in to a solution of empowerment and learn how to navigate our world with knowing these truths.

Lately we've seen a rise in the collective consciousness with energies:
🌙 Meditation, Yoga, Mindfulness,
🌙 Law of Attraction
🌙 Astrology - more people know about Mercury Retrograde, the Moon cycles and that there's more to your natal chart than your sun sign.

It's a beautiful time!

It's a time of the Empaths, Sensitives and Intuitives rising and aligning with their divine power.

When we are done being bogged down, anxiety-ridden and devastated over the state of our world, and ready for a real change within - because we're aware we can't change the world, then we're ready!

🌟 We're ready to step in to our power.
🌟 We're ready to know how these empathic experiences are here to serve us (and therefore the world).
🌟 We're ready to learn how to navigate our daily life as an empowered empathic being

During my journey as an Empath / Sensitive / Intuitive I've been blessed with teachers and mentors who have showed up and shared with me these truths that resonated with my soul:

🤯 We CAN learn how to separate our energy from other people's and know what's ours and what isn't,
🤯 We CAN discover why we're continually getting thrown off kilter and how to stay centered, and
🤯 We CAN be energized and no longer be drained or overwhelmed!

Do you resonate with this?? Does your soul desire this, also?

The past 10 years I've been on a mission to support the Empaths / Sensitives / Invuitives of the world who are at this tipping point and are READY.

And let me tell you... it's been AMAZING!!!
It's not for everyone and I honor that.
But when it is, woweeee do I LOVE getting to do this work and see people experience the liberation and transformation!

If this resonates with you, the doors to my program, Align & Thrive™ are now open.
And let me tell you, this group is like no other.

Here's to empowerment for the Empaths!
Here's to aligning with our soul and thriving!
And most of all, here's to you!

ashley koe

10 Days of Reiki - Day 4

Energetic Autonomy

Yesterday we talked about not feeling that energy overwhelm as an empathic person. It’s because of the boundaries, developing my intuition and ethics that come with being a Reiki practitioner.
Please note that when I say “Reiki Practitioner” I mean anyone who has taken and been attuned to Reiki, not a professional practicing Reiki practitioner.

Here’s the thing, Reiki taught me what I call Energetic Autonomy.

As empaths it can be a default setting for us to be going around being enmeshed in other people’s energies without even knowing it. I believe that this is actually what people are talking about when they continually say they’re feeling drained.
They don’t know that they are powerful beyond measure when it comes to being a steward of energies.

That actually they can feel energized, empowered and invigorated in life and work as an Empath who deeply cares about our world.

This empath experience isn’t meant to be a negative thing. We’re meant to learn from it. Look at how we can step into our power, set boundaries and truly be of service while doing what’s in our Highest Good (read: not over-giving and over extending ourselves).

In order to ‘stay in my lane’ energetically I needed to learn how to:
- Ground - become present with my self (my own energies, my own emotions, my own thoughts)
- Fill my energy with Divine energy (white light, universal energy, grounding energies from the earth or whatever you like)
- Be a channel, not a filter (we’ll get more into this tomorrow) but the point being, not taking on other people’s energies.

So, there you go, luv!
How does that feel?
Did a part of that resonate with you? If so, which part?

Let me know in the comments below!

In joy, gratitude and reiki goodness,

ashley koe

Cyber Monday + Giving Tuesday Specials - BOGO!

I definitely wasn't feeling the whole Black Friday stuff,

But I woke up this morning and felt a nudge to do a "why the heck not" Cyber Monday / Tuesday giving special.

Because you're my people. and my people love giving. So, EVERYTHING is BOGO! 

Buy One, Get/Give One.

You can donate it to a non-profit (for a client or staff member), gift it to someone you care about, or even use it for your own healing. 

Here are the details:

Self Paced Online Reiki Course
Register like you would regularly and I'll email you directly for the other person's email address and we'll get them registered for free!
All bonuses and regular course fine print still apply (course must be completed within one year of the registration date).

Private sessions
75-mins (new or current clients)
45-mins (current clients only)
(You have until 4/30/20 to use them)

VIP Day - directly 50% off, not BOGO, but similar basic concept. smiles.
One-time payment
Monthly payments
(You have until 6/30/20 to use it)

Also, this applies for Tuesday & Wednesday's PopUp Holiday Group Coaching sessions
Register here: Spoken English (Tuesday, 12/3) or ASL (Weds, 12/4).  ​
A $250 value for just $77!
Because, why not? lol! The more the merrier!

Okay, go hog wild! Get all that you'd like! There's no limit!
So you can even forward this email to your friends, family and colleagues, too! 

You've got until 11:59pm PT on Tues, 12/4/19 to take advantage of these amazing deals!

Here's to the season of giving and receiving,

ashley koe
Energy Intuitive Coach
Certified Reiki Master Teacher (CRMT)
Founder of Align & Thrive™

Being human is the new spiritual practice

Hey there VIP,

Well... aren't these some tumultuous times?

So much going on in the world on many levels. So. Much.
On personal levels, on community levels, cultural, political, environmental, global and on and on.

Obviously it's important for us to stay centered, grounded and spiritual... but what does that mean when there is SO much going on?
What does that feel like when there is so much hate, negativity, intense energies?
What does that feel like in our body?
What spiritual practices can we use from our tool box?

Will reiki help? What about a healing crystal? Which one gets us back into balance, flow and harmony?

What if the answer is to check yourself.
What if the answer is to go within.
What if the answer is to not do anything, but feel all the feels?

What if it's about fully experiencing this human experience and not trying to transmute it with spiritual practices from our tool box?
All of the emotions, all of the experiences, all of the shadow.

Be present with it.
Stop fighting it. Allow it to be.
Take a deep breath and accept it. Accept that this is the reality of this moment.
Accept that this is where you're at. Where we're at.
Accept the fact that there is suffering in this moment.

Acceptance isn't complacency. Acceptance doesn't contribute to it.
It allows you to stop resisting the present moment. It allows you to be fully present (and stop trying to escape your body & this experience) so you can become aware and know what you feel so you then can connect and get the messages for what to do next.

And then and only after we fully accept it, we ask it what it's here to show us.
What is our next indicated step?

But make no mistake, VIP, if we continue to try and resist the present moment, and aren't willing to accept what our reality is - whatever it is that's weighing us down, keeping us up at night, or keeping us from being connected with our soul's truth, it will continue to come up.

So, let me give you permission right now.
You have permission to experience this human experience fully. All. of. it.
All of the light, darkness, anger, fear, joy, happiness, contracting energies, expansive energies, and more!

From finances, to work, to relationships, to birth, to death, to connecting with your 'purpose', to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, making mistakes, trying new things and more! It's ALL a part of it!

Being fully human IS our spiritual practice.

It is what we came here to do. It's why our soul chose this human experience. For our soul growth. As a reminder of our truth.

That is all, VIP.

Know that I am here with you. Practicing my spiritual practice; fully human.

Wishing you feelings of support, truth and love,

ashley koe

PS. In honor of the potent full moon, retrograde, eclipse energies and this whole 'being human is a spiritual practice' thing, I'm offering a very special 50% off a VIP day with me! This is the only time it will ever be this low. You can schedule yours now (use code “VIP50”), or get it as a Gift Certificate and schedule it later.
**Edited to add: new 4-month payment plan.
Just make sure to use it before 12/31/19.
VIP days are a sacred time where we get to work together in a nurturing, nourishing, sacred healing capacity.
If you're going through a life transition, ready to uncover some deliciousness from your soul with guidance and support on getting there, or you're wanting some time working directly with me to set up the technical aspects of your business, or even a combination of all of the above, this is the time.
We will get to share 4-6 hours together and it can be done either in person or via video conference (zoom).
This is only good for a few days, so head on over and grab yours now.
Also, if you're needing a payment plan, let me know. I am able to do that as well.

Dear Luminary,

Dear luminary,

Why do I call you a luminary, VIP?
Because I know you. You are shining the light on the darkness. You are passionate about justice.
Your desire starts with and goes beyond everyone on this planet having their basic needs and rights be met.
It also goes further, desiring all creatures to be loved, honored, embraced and celebrated.

You also have learned that you are willing to have the hard conversations.
You're willing to learn how to have them.
You're willing to do them imperfectly because you know it's the right thing to do.

It's important to connect with your fiery anger within.
It's just as important to harness that and let it fuel your connection with others.

You tend to be the one sparking new concepts in your circles,
igniting new perspectives,
and seeing the light in others.

This is why you are a luminary.

No matter what kind of work you get paid for right now, you continue to show up
For yourself,
For your people,
For our world.

You are moving us forward.
You are elevating our conscious collective.

Yes, these are dark times we're experiencing.
These are the times where we get to honor the moon, stars and planets that are shining in the darkness.
These are the times where we get to hold the candle and feel our way through new pathways.
These are the times where the glow of the embers are keeping us warm.

And this is also why it's vital (think vital signs) for us to come together.
To have our tribe. To lean on our people. To reach out and connect with new folx who become our people.
As we come together our individual candles start to light up the world.

And we must balance as best we can.
So we do not to burn out.
Or start a wildfire.

So yes, YOU are a luminary.

And together we got this. We carry the evolution within our hearts. The fire in our bellies.

Today, of all days, the day after Winter Solstice - the longest night and shortest day of the year - where many cultures for centuries have ushered in the light, welcoming it back to continue blessing the Earth with it's light and warmth.

Shine on, luminary,

ashley koe
Founder of Align & Thrive™
 

If you are ready to collectively bring our lights together and join others in this illumination of our world, I invite you to check out Align & Thrive™. It IS our time. Our world is transforming in magnificent ways. Your light is needed.

Because I ended up taking Winter Solstice as a day of rest, (whew, that was an intense and incredible 24 hours), Early Bird has been extended to 12/31/17 at 11:59pm. Check out these incredible bonuses and the various options.
Want to learn more about soul alignment and energy but you're not certified in an energy healing modality, Option 1 is for you.
Already certified in an energy healing modality and want to expand your tools and feel more confident in your healing? Option 2 is ready for you.
Ready to step into becoming the professional healer that you know you're meant to be? Option 3 is for you!

Being a Lightworker isn’t high-vibe all the time

Let’s get one thing clear.

Being a lightworker doesn’t mean that it’s all high-vibe, rainbows, crystals and joy ALL. THE. TIME.

There are these beliefs within our culture that:

- if you are spiritual, then you can’t be angry.

- if you are wholistic, then you are against modern medical professionals.

- if you are an Empath then you will only feel others’ emotions all the time.

- if you are a lightworker you must be light, bright, shiny and positive all the time.

These just aren’t true.

Let me repeat that. They are NOT true.

Actually the opposite is more accurate.

To be spiritual is to feel ALL your human emotions.

To be wholistic is to take ALL modalities into consideration - there is a time and place for all of them.

To be an Empath means you empower yourself and harness this gift/experience and become a steward of it.

To be a lightworker means that you are intimate with your shadow.

To be able to fully shine your light you must know your shadow.

Other wise it ends up dimming your light.

Without you even knowing it.

And many times we cannot see our own shadow. This is where guides, mentors and trusted conduits enter.

There is no other way around the shadow work.

Trying to skip it (the feels, the human experiences, the shadow work) is called spiritual bypassing.

Spiritual bypassing is where we skip over the human experience in the name of being ‘spiritual.’

It is the sacred work of every Empath, Lightworker, Intuitive, Sensitive and Spiritual Being to have the full spectrum of the human experience and integrate it.

This is where our soul growth happens.

Let me repeat that.

Soul growth comes from human experiences.

If you’re ready to do this deep soul work integrating your human experiences, getting to know your shadow and becoming wholly integrated all while held in a sacred nurturing container, join us for 2018 Align & Thrive™️ Mentoring Program.

Check out all the details: http://alignandthrive.com

This ain’t your crystal, rainbows and positive-vibes only Program.

We keep it real. On every level.

If you’re ready for deep transformation foundational shifts on every level, this is for you. 

A soul-aligned life is scary, you're right

Dear ego,

You're absolutely right. Living a soul-aligned life is scary AF!

It's not something that you signed up for.

You (your ego) reminder, the giver of safety.
The keeper of stability.
The master of logistics.

This 'soul' thing... it's not your thing.
It's not your style, your cup of tea or how you move through the world.

And that's okay. It's not a bad thing.
It's just not in your wheelhouse.
It's not what you were created to do.
It's not based on your strengths.

So, dear ego, we'll stop asking you.
That's right. We'll stop the insanity of expecting you to do something different.

We'll only come to you for your strengths.
We'll ask to you take care of logistics.

As for the soul aligned stuff...
We'll connect with intuition.
The one whose strength is accessing the soul, speaking the soul's language and guiding us on this journey.

In fact, we'll even go one step further.
We'll intentionally connect with you both based on your strengths.

We will feel the fear and acknowledge it.
Knowing that you're warning us that it's new, different and doesn't make logical sense.
And since we have such a long-term relationship, we'll take that as an indication that this isn't computing for you.
Since we promised to stop the insanity.
And in this situation the insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
We'll turn to intuition and connect with her.

As we know this IS her strength.
This IS in her wheelhouse.

She'll remind us that you are indicating that it actually IS in alignment with our soul.
No matter what the logistics, common sense and emotions may bring up.
We will no longer let them hold us back.

We will move forward.
Most likely with trepidation.
But we will do it.
One step at a time.

Because staying small, living with fear, self-doubt and dimming our light isn't serving this world.
And your soul knows it. And is ready to choose different.

So thank you, dear ego.
Thank you for helping us get to places on time.
Thank you for telling us which gas to put in the car.
Thank you for addressing the logistics of life.
And thank you for being an indicator of when to connect with intuition.

Sincerely,

ashley koe
Founder of Align & Thrive™
 

PS. If you are ready to befriend ego, deepen your intuition, drastically decrease your self doubt and start living a life aligned with your soul, I invite you to check out Align & Thrive™, our signature program.
Doors are now open for enrollment for 2018! They only open once a year, so head on over there and read about it.

Another letter from my soul to yours

Dear VIP,

It's time.

Sensitives, Lightworkers, healers, movers and shakers everywhere are being asked to suit up and show up.

For yourself.
For your Soul.
For others.
For the world.

We're being asked to go within.
To get to know ourselves more intimately.

The beautiful thing is, you don't have to journey this alone.
You can be among others who are also on this journey.

Who understand. Who get it. Who are also going within and braving the wilderness.

You see, our soul never wants to feel lonely.
We were not made that way.
We were divinely designed with connection in mind.

Intentionally.
This is how we grow. At rapid speeds.
To see ourselves reflected in others. In their experiences. In their beliefs.
To be connected. To be seen. To be felt. To be supported.
Integrating human experiences. This contributes to our soul growth.

This is soul intimacy.
Intimacy = into me I see

This is what it is to be intimate with your Self once again.
Your human mind. Your human emotions. Your human experiences.

Nothing goes unturned.
Everything is revamped.

We reconnect with your inner navigation.
We remember that we are all connected.

We grow from the compost, dirt, and darkness.
Allowing nature to take its course without our will interfering.
Rising with effortless ease.

Moving forward in life knowing a new way of BEing.
A familiar way of living.
A way we always yearned to feel. A way we have worked so hard to feel.
It is now here.
Connected. Rooted. Aligned. Present. Thriving.

This is the other side.
This is reaping what we sow.
This is what we get when we are willing to do the work.

To explore the darkness.
The shadows.
To uncover what is dimming our light.
To align with our soul.

Wishing you all of this and so much more, dear soul,

ashley koe
Energy Intuitive, Alignment Coach,
Certified Reiki Master Teacher (CRMT), and
Founder of Align & Thrive™
 

PS. If you'd like to join the revolution of sensitives and lightworkers on a path of aligning with their soul's intentions, I invite you to check out our Energy Alignment Mentoring Program, Align & Thrive™.
This is my soul's work - to mentor fellow sensitives how to co-create an energetically nourishing life aligning with their soul.

A Letter from my soul to yours

You are meant to shine.
No 'if's,' 'and's' or 'but's.'

You chose to have this Superpower of sensitivity.

Yes, you, your soul, chose this.

This 'gift' that seems more like a burden more often than not.

Why? You wanted to change the world.

Eh, that's so cliche...

You wanted to BE the change in this world.
You wanted to connect with other old souls.
Those who are also sensitive.

Sensitive to hurt, pain and suffering.

Why?

So you can BE the light. To shine light on the darkness.
So you can be a beacon of light for younger souls who are newer to this human journey.
So you can bring healing to those who need it.

You wanted to be a part of a light revolution.

But, in order to do this there are going to be things asked of you that make you feel so uncomfortable.

SO uncomfortable.

Things you're going to feel so much resistance to.
Lean into them. Reach out. Do them anyway.
Because, dear soul, THIS is how you wanted to grow.

And - yes, you CAN do this.

You were divinely designed to do this.
I am with you, shoulder to shoulder, soul to soul.
You are divinely loved.
You are supported by all the Sacred.

Yours truly, fellow revolutionary light soul,

ashley koe
Energy Intuitive, Alignment Coach,
Certified Reiki Master Teacher (CRMT), and
Founder of Align & Thrive™
 

PS. If you'd like to join the revolution of sensitives and lightworkers on a path of aligning with their soul's intentions, I invite you to check out our Energy Alignment Mentoring Program, Align & Thrive™.
This is my soul's work - to mentor fellow sensitives how to co-create an energetically nourishing life aligning with their soul.

From Powerless to Empowered

"What more can I do??"
I was doing personal growth work, reading books, incorporating and integrating concepts, attending to my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs and there was still something missing.
Something I didn't really know what it was.
But I knew that I wanted to be able to take things to the next level.
I just didn't know how, who, where, what - you know, the logistics.
And then... I got sick.
Not in-the-hospital kind of sick, but the I'm in bed trying to nip it in the bud before it becomes full blown... again, kind of sick.
I realized that this had been happening repeatedly, nearly once a month.
I was frustrated because I would run myself down trying to do everything for everyone. Be the best I could be at my job, in my relationships and that left very little time for tending to my energetic needs. In which my physical body would stop me and slow me down.
So, this time, for whatever reason, I decided to check in. Like really check in. And see what I was being guided to do.
And that's when I found Craigslist's Community Classes section. (I bet you were thinking I found something else, right?)
Well, let's just say, this area changed the entire course of my life.
Why? This is where I found my very first Reiki class.
Sometimes we are led to things in the most random places. But what I know now is that it's not random, it's divinely orchestrated. How fun is that?
Ever since I have taken my first Reiki class I have felt the most empowered in my life, ever.
If I have an issue with feeling stuck, I do Reiki.
If I am experiencing some conflict in my relationships, I offer Reiki.
If someone is in hospice and working on transitioning to the other plane, I offer Reiki.
When I am traveling, when I feel nervous or anxious, when I am having old childhood issues coming up, I offer Reiki.
You see, Reiki doesn't just address the physical ailments that we experience.
It works on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
It works in my daily life. That's why I talk about #everydayreiki.
We use it with our pets, the kiddos in our lives, on ourselves, on each other, with food and even when giving presentations in our work.
Learning Reiki and becoming attuned to the Reiki energies raised my vibrations, helped me feel more empowered and connected to Spirit, and helped me to feel more empowered in the most powerless feeling of situations.
Because of the raising frequencies of our planet many people who are sensitive to others' energies are feeling this shifts on some level. If you are one of these people, if you know that you are sensitive to energies, if you know that you are able to feel others' pain, taking Reiki is where you can harness these gifts and know you can do something rather than letting them to continue to control you and your experiences.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to check out our Fall 2017 Online Reiki Course. Doors close tonight for registration. And we even have payment plans and you can get in with as little as $125/mo!
We're here for you. To support you. To share with you about our experiences. So that you can continue to shine bright and be the luminary of this world.

Registration ends tonight at 11:59pm MDT (Mountain time). And this is our final time offering the Reiki Course live this year. You can join us during the live classes or you can take your time and make sure that you complete all the courses before May 31st, 2018. It's up to you and all that is going on in your life. 

Check out the page with all the details, bonuses and experiences of others.

Here's to you, VIP. Here's to you feeling empowered energetically. Here's to you having more tools in your toolbox to continue on in this world in a thriving way. Here's to you matching the raising vibrations and feeling so much joy around it.

Know that I am here wishing you the very best in all that you're experiencing.

Vibrant blessings,

ashley koe
Energy Intuitive, Alignment Coach &
Certified Reiki Master Teacher (CRMT)
 

Receiving: The epitome of healing

Receiving is one of the most common things I share about as an energy healer; with clients and students alike.
Got pain in your upper or lower back, hunched posture or you've got a strong exhale (even with a short inhale), your energy is sharing that you've got issues receiving.
Having issues with your left side, or do you default to deflecting when people give you compliments... those are issues with receiving as well.
There are many reasons or causes that go into issues for receiving.
One of the most common ones that I see is, 'receiving growing up wasn't a good thing.' Either what we received from those who were supposed to care for us and meet our needs wasn't a good thing or it was downright traumatic.
The second one is self worth - not feeling worthy of receiving.

So, there are the basics of receiving (Receiving 101, if you will):
   - Be open to it.
   - Know that you are worthy of it.
   - When someone compliments you, reply with a simple, "Thank you."
   - When someone offers to help you out, take a deep breath and accept their help.
   - Tell yourself that it's safe to receive now. You are not that little kid anymore.

For those of us who experience discrimination (systemic, subtle, blatant outward, microaggressions, and anything in between), it is even more vital that we focus on receiving the positive healing energies from those who love and support us rather than allow the hurts of the oppressors and those using perpetrating behaviors continue to linger and harm us. Where attention goes, energy flows.

It's time to take our receiving to the next level, Receiving 201:
   - Let the awful things of others go through you. Don't take it on, don't try to process it in your being, just let it go through your energy. If it wasn't kind or healing, it wasn't meant for you to hold on to.
   - Focus your time and energy only on those who love and support you. Really challenge yourself to FEEL their love and support. Others who don't are NOT worth your time or energy. Literally, they are not worthy of it. Think about that - take that in for a moment. Consciously re-prioritizing and reprogramming this within you can be a monumental shift.
   - Ask for help. Seems so simple, yet is one of the most daunting things. Know that Spirit/Universe, etc is supporting you on this!
   - Be intentional about the amount of exposure you have to receiving information around things that can be harmful to you (this can mean a job change to living in a different country to consciously choosing to go off social media).

I bet that you have more people who support and love you in your life than don't. But the problem is that it doesn't FEEL that way. This is our ego, the pain body, the contrary, the hurt trying to keep us down. And we can't let it. We need to acknowledge it for what it is and release it. This is absolutely vital to our health on every level; physical, emotional, mental and spiritual! 

Turn off the power switch to the those using harmful behaviors. Leave them in the dark.
Turn on the switch to light up the luminaries, those who radiate love. Let them fuel you. 
This is where you get to own your power. You get to choose where your energy will flow. You get to choose which energy you want to receive.

As always, I fully support people to fully feel their emotions, have their process and work through their hurts, as I believe this is important to the healing process.

Did this post help you? Did something shift for you? Please share in the comments below.

Here's the thing about fear...

I'm going to take you back to one of the scariest times in my life.

I knew that I didn't want to do what I was doing anymore and yet I had no idea what I was going to do!

I didn't have a plan... I didn't have any experience to do anything else... and the fear was consuming me.

And yet I had this little nudge inside... this inkling... this whisper of a knowing... things were about to change... and in big ways...

The best part about it, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, is that I subconsciously had given myself permission to be open.

There was this small part of me that was curious...

I was willing to trust the Universe because I had no idea what the hell I was doing.

And the best part was that I only needed to do 'the next indicated thing'.

I didn't have to have it all figured out. I didn't have to have an elaborate and detailed plan.

I just needed to feel all the nerves, all the fears and take the first step.

This was when I was moving from Seattle to Colorado and didn't know anyone and only had a half-time job lined up.

This was also when I was getting ready to leave my last job and go back to school as the economy was tanking.

And this was when the nudge came to apply for a high end mentoring program out of state that would require me to travel there once a month for a year and I had no idea how I would pay for any of it.

So, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, when I say that I KNOW that you even considering Align & Thrive™ is a lot, I KNOW. I too have been there.

It's not just asking a lot in terms of committing financially, but it's also asking a lot of you to be willing to feel the fears and do it anyway.

It's asking you to trust. To trust your soul that this nudge is there for a reason. And that more will be revealed. And that you don't have to know it all right now.

It's asking you to take a step outside your comfort zone and commit to yourself. To change your ways and be willing to shine your light in this world - to stop playing small, to stop hiding.

To be willing to invest in yourself. To trust that this program has what you are looking for. To trust that your soul has been guiding you here for a reason.

And, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, I'm going to be super real with you... it's scary as f*ck!

I had no idea how I was going to pay for things each time listed above.

And yet I trusted that the Universe will continue to provide. And, guess what! It did! And it continues to provide!

I had no idea how things were going to unfold and where it would lead me. And yet, here I am - happier than I have ever been, healthier on every level and doing something I never thought I would do!

As we continue to be willing to live a life of alignment, we build this level of unwavering faith.

The one thing that I continue to find to be true, is the more fears you have around it, the more in alignment it is for you.

And those fears can be actual feelings of fear... and it can also show up in other ways such as excuses or reasons for why you can't do it. Logistics: not enough time, or money, or 'I have this project', etc. Or maybe you feel a reaction of resistance.

I'm going to call BS. All of these are excuses of the ego.

Look, I could have told myself that I'm in school, living off student loans, working odd jobs trying to make ends meet and there is NO WAY that I can afford to fly back and forth to my mentoring program each month and pay the monthly tuition, plus any additional expenses, etc.
And trust me, there were plenty of times, where I thought, "Holy sh*t. What the hell did I just get myself in to??" for each situation.

And yet, when I took a moment to visualize myself in class, learning from that mentor, it felt sooooo good! I knew my soul was excited.

I knew that it didn't make any logical sense, and yet I had to do it.

This is how I know that the more excuses, resistance and fear I have around something the more in alignment it is for me.

Even George Addair said it, "Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear."

I know that you've felt this before as well. You wouldn't be on here if you haven't.

Rather than allowing fear to hold you back...use it. Use fear as your invitation to take the next indicated step. 

It's a key to unlock this door and step into a whole new world.

I'm here to remind you that you are brave. That the Universe is here to support you. That you are so loved and the moment you make the decision to take that first step to follow your soul, the Universe begins to rearrange and realign itself to match you where you're at.

If you're willing to trust and take that first step to a thriving life aligned with your soul, you can sign up now here.

If you're still wanting to get clarity and be open to it, you can schedule a free no-pressure 30-mins session with me here.

2017 Align & Thrive™ closes at 11:59pm MST on Sunday, January 15th, 2017.

Don't spend your year in regret and wondering what could have been. Don't spend another year spinning your wheels without focus and doing the same old, same old.

You can have this be a transformational year and set this intention for the next nine years to be magical and filled with miracles!

Here's to you transforming your fear into action,

ashley