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So… Is Your Higher Self the Same as Source?

By The Artful Woman
  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...
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Meditation Tips for Beginners (or Anyone Struggling with Focus)

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By The Artful Woman

 



🌿 Your Healing Journey Starts Within 🌿

I recently started meditating—and let me tell you, it’s been life-changing.

What I’ve come to realize is this: everything you need is already within you.
Your thoughts, your beliefs, your energy—they all shape your reality. And the best part? You are in control.

You can shift your perception.
You can rewrite old stories.
You can change your beliefs and your future.
You can even transform your relationship with your past—not by changing what happened, but by changing the meaning it holds through the power of your mind.

This journey started for me as a way to heal from the trauma and PTSD I experienced after my stroke. I was focused on rebuilding my strength, regaining my stamina, and taking care of my body and home. But the deeper work—the inner healing—has come through meditation and energy work.

I dove into courses on energy healing, mindset, and how our thoughts quite literally shape matter.
It’s wild… your thoughts create energy, and energy becomes your reality.

I’m still learning, and like every new meditator, I’ve struggled—especially with that racing “monkey mind.” But I’ve come to understand that meditation isn’t about emptying the mind; it’s about learning to be present with yourself.

So if you're like me—curious, craving healing, and eager to tap into your power—you're not alone.
And I want to share what’s been helping me with you.

🧘‍♀️ Meditation Tips for Beginners (or Anyone Struggling with Focus)

It’s very common to struggle with both focus and visualization during meditation, especially when you're just starting out. Don’t get discouraged! These skills develop with practice. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you stay grounded and build your meditation muscles:

🔹 FOCUS STRATEGIES:

Start Small
Begin with short meditations (5–10 minutes) and slowly increase the time as you get more comfortable.

Anchor Your Attention

  • Breath Awareness: Focus on your breath entering and leaving your body.

  • Body Scan: Slowly move your attention through your body from head to toe.

  • Sound Awareness: Tune into the sounds around you without labeling or judging them.

  • Mantra: Repeat a calming word or phrase in your mind (like “peace” or “I am calm”).

Acknowledge & Redirect
When your mind wanders (and it will!), gently bring it back to your anchor. No judgment—just return with kindness.

Try Guided Meditations
A soothing voice can help you stay present and ease you into the experience.

Be Consistent
Short daily practice is more impactful than long, occasional sessions.

🔹 VISUALIZATION TIPS:

Start with Simple Images
An apple, a candle, a soft color—keep it easy and build from there.

Use Physical Objects First
Look at something (like a stone or flower), then close your eyes and try to picture it.

Engage Other Senses
If visualizing is tough, imagine textures, scents, or sounds—like the warmth of the sun or the scent of lavender.

Use Metaphors
Picture your breath as waves or your thoughts as clouds drifting by. It doesn’t have to be literal to be powerful.

Focus on Sensations
Instead of light or imagery, feel into your body—warmth, tingles, calmness spreading.

Don’t Force It
Visualization takes time. Let go of needing it to be perfect. Trust what comes.

Explore Guided Sensory Meditations
Some meditations focus more on sound or feeling rather than visual images—these can be really effective!

Step Into Your Healing Power

If you're ready to quiet your mind, shift your energy, and unlock the healing power within, I invite you to begin your meditation journey with curiosity and self-compassion.

Try the tips above and find the rhythm that works for you. Healing doesn’t happen all at once—it happens breath by breath, choice by choice, day by day.

🌀 Discover how your thoughts create your reality
🌀 Learn how to soothe your nervous system
🌀 Reconnect your mind, body, and soul
🌀 Use energy and mindset work to transform your life from the inside out

You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to begin.

Ready to deepen your healing journey?
I’d love to support you as your meditation and energy healing coach.
Let’s unlock your inner power together.

🌿 Contact me at Artful Living Coaching to begin your transformation.
Your healing starts here. 

Let’s rise together.
Let’s heal.
Let’s return home to ourselves. 

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