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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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Staying Present in Meditation: Tips to Calm the Mind and Refocus

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By The Artful Woman

 


“When the Mind Wanders: Gentle Ways to Return to Stillness”

Meditation isn’t about having a blank mind—it’s about learning how to come back.

It’s completely normal to drift into thought during meditation, especially when you're working with visualization. One moment, you’re feeling the beautiful flow of light moving through your body… the next, you’re thinking about your to-do list or what’s for dinner.

That’s not failure. That’s the nature of the mind.

The real power comes from noticing when you've wandered—and gently returning, again and again.

Here are some simple and compassionate ways to quiet the mind and guide yourself back into your meditation practice when distractions arise.

1. Acknowledge and Return (Without Judgment)

  • Don’t fight the thought—just notice it. “There’s a thought.”

  • Redirect your focus with gentleness. This is how you build mental strength.

2. Anchor Yourself to Sensations

  • Tune into physical cues like warmth, tingling, or pressure in your body.

  • Use your breath as a reset. A few deep breaths can work wonders.

3. Break It Into Smaller Segments

  • Keep your focus in short bursts. Think of it as moment-to-moment awareness.

  • Visualize the light in one body part at a time—it’s more manageable.

4. Be Gentle, Be Playful

  • Meditation isn’t a test. It’s exploration.

  • Think of guiding your attention back as a soft, curious game.

5. Practice Regularly

  • Even five minutes a day adds up.

  • Stay patient. You’re developing a beautiful skill that takes time.

🌿 You’re Closer Than You Think

The fact that you can visualize and feel moments of stillness means it's within you. With the right tools and support, those fleeting moments can become lasting states of peace.

💫 Ready to Deepen Your Practice?

If you’d like personal guidance to help calm your mind and enhance your meditation experience, I’d love to support you.
As your healing and meditation coach at Artful Living Coaching, I’ll walk beside you as you cultivate inner stillness, reconnect with your energy, and explore powerful practices that bring real transformation.

✨ Reach out today and let’s begin your journey—back to presence, back to peace.

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