Episode 11 - Personal Evolution through Forgiveness

Welcome to Season 2 of the LIT Lotus Podcast!  After a long hiatus, I'm back with some fresh insights and what I have been up to this past year. I'm opening up about my recent experiences with burnout and how I've been learning about pressure in my open root and sacral centers—it's been quite the journey! I'm sharing how I've been working on letting go of all the stories I attach to things (easier said than done, right?) and diving into some inner child work that's brought me to a completely new place with Spirit. I discuss the importance of daily energy alignment, and the practices that keep me in this centered space. I'm talking about that shift from always doing, doing, doing to just... being. And wow, what a difference that makes. Join me for a real, honest conversation about where I'm at right now and what I'm learning about, my own healing, and connection with Spirit in a whole new way.

This week we explore how we can use the law of attraction to shift your mindset, and take steps towards better health. Episode Highlights: What you give your attention to is what transpires - you are the creator of our reality By focusing on your desires you set things in motion to attract these things to you Negative emotions are your indicator of you are out of alignment with your desire Where you feel resistance is an indicator that you are not allowing  Pivoting from negative emotions - playing the What if? game Show References: Website - www.litlotus.me Books - Abraham-Hicks, Ask and It is Given - https://www.abraham-hickslawofattraction.com/ask-and-it-is-given.html    

Explore the idea of magic in this episode, and how to bring magic back into your life.  Magic uplifts your spirit, raises your vibration, and helps you create (or co-create) the life you dream of. Highlights: Melinda's journey of magic - from belief, to rebellion, to finding the magic once again How to tune into your own magic to create your reality and manifest your dream life For more about Melinda, and how to work with her, head to: www.litlotus.me  

In this episode Melinda explores the idea of what it means to be "selfish." Selfishness is really about self-care.  Finding total mind-body-spirit health starts there - setting boundaries and prioritizing your self-care before anything else.  It is up to you to shift into a higher vibration, to step into the life you want to live. Episode highlights: Nothing is more important than you feeling good.  You are the creator of your reality and you have the power to change your emotions.  There is only expansion and contraction - the key is to staying in a state of expansion. "How's your spirit today?"  If the answer is one that is a low emotional set point, work on shifting your emotions to a higher frequency through self-care practices. When you let go of resistance and feel into flow, you can manifest whatever you desire - health, wealth, romance, connection. Intention setting throughout your day - visualizing your amazing, expansive life. To learn more about Melinda, go to: www.linktr.ee/litlotus www.litlotus.me  

This week we dive deep into how to architect your environment to make healthy choices - setting yourself up for success, and finding ways to make lasting changes.  Highlights of this episode include: Structuring your life to create an ideal situation for success Making healthy eating choices - eating for the seasonal shift from Winter to Spring Creating spaciousness in your life - purging your pantry, declutting your spaces, clearing your calendar, setting up positive boundaries Breaking down the overwhelming tasks to make them feel easier- creating a daily routine of support to do the hard things Meditation to release old thought patterns and mind chatter  Setting up your environment and asking for support to help make lasting changes Finding compassion in the choices you do make Melinda is a Holistic and Spiritual Lifestyle and Health Coach bringing the wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda, combined with modern habit evolution.  To learn more about her offerings, go to www.litlotus.me or www.linktr.ee/litlotus to connect on Insight Timer, YouTube, and more. If you enjoy this podcast please follow LIT Lotus, share this episode, and leave a rating.  The biggest thank you to us is to help spread the word.     

In this episode we look at the importance of pairing mindset shift with embodied practices in order to make lasting habit changes. We also discuss ways in which we self-sabotage, how to recognize these, and move out of the self-sabotage mindset. Episode highlights: Prioritizing self-care for lasting changes Shifting your mindset AND embodying healthy habits Self-sabotage and the Three Malas Learn more about me at: www.litlotus.me https://linktr.ee/litlotus    

This episode explores ways to soothe the nervous system during holiday burnout and exhaustion.  We discuss briefly the Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges, and ways to soothe the parasympathetic nervous system. Highlights: Experiencing total exhaustion and burn-out during the holiday season Setting boundaries to honor your energy levels 5 Tips for soothing your nervous system, including breathwork    References: LIT Lotus Website: https://litlotus.me   Dr. Stephen Porges and the Polyvagal Institute: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/   Breathwork: 4-7-8 Breath from Dr. Andrew Weil  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8fjYPC-k2k Bumble Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama) https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/bhramari-pranayama-beginners-guide/

This episode focuses on bringing in forgiveness to change your life's trajectory. When you can find forgiveness, you can move into a space of expansiveness.  Forgiveness cleans out your emotional baggage, and makes room for you to receive. Practicing forgiveness with the Ho'oponopono prayer Using Daily affirmations to move through this process    Website: https://melindavankirk.com https://litlotus.me (coming soon) References: Liz Cortez - Shamanic Energy Healing www.heartandsol.yoga  

In this episode we explore the idea of rest, and how it can bring us back into flow - that balanced state of mind, body, and spirit that feels easeful, peaceful, joyful, and secure. This episode explores . . . What rest really means How we can use rest to find a flow state What is flow-state?   Tuning into your imbalances and treating these through rest How our daily practices can help us into this flow state and balance - through mindfulness practices, high vibrational foods, prioritizing self-care Importance of flow as we transition seasons  Idea of Radical Rest - many of us need to rest before we can find health - finding balance is key - taking inspired action - embracing all of life's possibilities Episode References: Radical Rest - Jennifer Allen Yoga and Wellness https://jenniferallenyogaandwellness.heymarvelous.com/ Book - Rushing Woman's Syndrome by Dr. Libby Weaver Website: https://litlotus.me httos://melindavankirk.com    

In this episode we explore how to manifest the life you want.  You are the creator of your own reality - what you receive in life is a mirror of what you put out there - you are a microcosm of the macrocosm.  When you create expansiveness within yourself, you create less stress and cultivate ease in your life.  This episode takes a deeper look at your life and how it's structured - asking for help, ridding yourself of chaos and busyness, and bringing joy into your life to create a new reality of peace, love, and joy. Suggested Actions: Go to bed early, rise early, and create your morning ritual  Mindful movement with meditation Set your intentions daily - set your boundaries to reduce stress and chaos Surround yourself with supportive people and don't be afraid to ask for help   Website: litlotus.me (coming soon) melindavankirk.com The Living Inspiration Tribe https://melindavankirk.com/living_inspiration_tribe_personal-redesign/