Blooming Wand
Welcome to the Blooming Wand podcast! I'm Emily O'Neal, evidential psychic medium, intuitive healer, and coach. Here on this podcast, I guide you on a journey of self-reflection using the wisdom of the tarot.
As a way to honor the flux and flow of life, on each full and new moon, I pull three cards which inspire an intention and affirmation to illuminate your path. Think of them as themes to guide you as we move through the coming days.
Grab your journals, light a candle, and settle into the present moment. Let's delve into the enchanting archetypes of the tarot, uncovering the magic and messages they hold for all of us.
Plus, I'll occasionally be joined by special guests who share their unique perspectives on spirituality, self-care, personal discovery, and navigating the complexities and wonders that life brings.
So, I'm so glad you're here. Let's dive in!
Blooming Wand
Spiritual Practices for Dark Times: Building Resilience Through Simplicity
Spiritual practices don't eliminate hardship but can cultivate resilience, helping us develop the capacity to recover from difficulty rather than avoid it. Simple, accessible techniques can create physiological shifts that interrupt anxiety spirals and build emotional flexibility.
• Minute breathing - placing a hand on your heart and taking one deep breath activates the parasympathetic nervous system
• Compassionate touch - acknowledging emotions by placing your hand where you feel them in your body and saying "I see you"
• Grounding connection - spending just 30 seconds outside connecting with nature to experience perspective and awe
• Consistency matters more than intensity - a one-minute practice you actually do is more valuable than an hour-long practice that feels overwhelming
• These practices strengthen intuition by creating space between analytical thinking and deeper knowing
• Resilience comes from acknowledging difficult feelings rather than powering through them
Email me at emily@bloomingwand.com with your thoughts and the simple practices that help you during difficult times. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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