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So… Is Your Higher Self the Same as Source?

  Not exactly. Think of it like this: Source is the origin —pure consciousness, God/Goddess/Divine Light, whatever you want to call it. It’s the everything-and-nothing energy from which all things come. Your Higher Self is your personal bridge to Source. It’s your soul in its purest form , untainted by fear, ego, or human distortion. Your Higher Self is you , just on the zoomed-out level —the version of you that remembers the full story, all lifetimes, all lessons, all missions. So: Source is the sun. Your Higher Self is the sunbeam that still holds its essence but is uniquely you . Is Your Higher Self Your Soul? Pretty much— but here's the nuance: Your soul is eternal. It’s the part of you that has lived countless lives. Your Higher Self is like the fully awakened version of your soul —the one not currently squeezed into a human body trying to pay bills and avoid family drama. When you're in human form, you're kind of like the tip of the i...

Breaking Free from the Caffeine Trap: Discover Its Impact on Your Brain and Chronic Pain

For years, I prided myself on my morning ritual—brewing strong, Italian-style coffee in a Moka pot. Unlike the watered-down versions many Americans sip throughout the day, I packed all my caffeine into one powerful punch first thing in the morning. It was my fuel, my morning jolt, my ritual. But as I’ve gotten older—and especially after my stroke—I’ve started to notice something unsettling: caffeine wasn’t helping me function at my best. In fact, it was doing quite the opposite.

The Wake-Up Call: When Caffeine Became My Enemy

My mornings would start with energy, but not the kind I wanted. Instead of feeling sharp and focused, my mind felt like a chaotic storm, racing in too many directions at once. I’d get things done, but by midday, I realized I had spent hours feeling scattered, anxious, and out of sync. I was functional, but I knew I wasn’t at my greatest capacity. As someone who values productivity and clarity, this was frustrating.

Then, I came across something that hit me hard—the NASA spider experiment. NASA conducted research on the effects of different drugs on spiders and their ability to weave webs. The results were astonishing. While psychedelics altered their patterns in interesting ways, caffeine had the most devastating impact. The spiders on caffeine produced erratic, dysfunctional webs. It was a visual representation of exactly what I felt was happening in my brain each morning. Here I was, trying to rewire and reconnect my brain after my stroke, yet I was feeding it something that scrambled the circuits even further.

Quitting Coffee: A Three-Day Revelation

It’s only been a few days since I gave up my morning coffee, but the difference is already remarkable. That’s not to say I’ll never drink coffee again—but now, I see it as an occasional treat rather than a daily necessity. I’ve switched to tea, experimenting with Earl Grey, green tea, and black breakfast tea. The tea gives me just enough stimulation to wake up without sending my brain into overdrive. For the first time in years, I feel a sense of calm focus in the morning rather than a jittery mess that takes half the day to settle.

Caffeine, Chronic Pain, and the Mind-Body Connection

Beyond mental clarity, I also believe caffeine played a role in my chronic migraines, shoulder pain, and overall tension. The more caffeine I consumed, the more tightly wound my body felt. Now that I’ve cut back, I can already feel some relief. This realization led me to an even deeper understanding of how powerful our habits are in shaping our well-being.

The Power of Hypnotherapy: Rewiring the Brain for Lasting Change

This journey has reinforced my belief in the power of the mind to heal and adapt. As a hypnotherapist, I help people rewire their habits, whether it’s overcoming addictions, releasing stress, or shifting limiting beliefs. If caffeine is something you rely on but suspect may be holding you back, hypnosis can be a powerful tool to change that relationship. Through guided hypnosis, we can reprogram the subconscious mind to crave clarity, calm, and sustainable energy instead of artificial stimulation.

Are you ready to take back control of your energy and focus? If you’re struggling with caffeine dependence, stress, or other habits that feel out of your control, I’d love to help. Hypnotherapy is a natural, effective way to retrain your brain for healthier, more empowering patterns.


Let’s connect and start your transformation today! Artful Living Coaching


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