Blooming Wand
Welcome to Blooming Wand! Your sanctuary for grounded spiritual growth and authentic connection. I'm Emily O'Neal, an evidential psychic medium, intuitive healer, and coach helping you rediscover your inherent spiritual wisdom.
Each of us is born with a powerful intuitive connection to the unseen realms of energy and spirit. Yet life's challenges and societal expectations can dim this inner light. Through evidential mediumship, tarot insights, intuitive guidance, and transformative coaching, I offer a practical, evidence-based approach to spirituality that helps you reconnect with your intuitive self and ancestral wisdom.
I currently reside on Cowlitz lands in what is also known as Vancouver, Washington. My practice honors both place and lineage as I support others in their spiritual journeys.
Join me for conversations about developing intuition, communicating with Spirit, ancestral healing, and accessible spiritual tools for everyday life.
Blooming Wand
The Framework That Changed Everything: A Personal Journey with Boundaries
Boundaries are the cornerstone of authentic self-care, yet many of us struggle to understand what they truly are and how to implement them effectively. Drawing from five years of readings, mentorship sessions, and moon-centered insights, this episode dives into why boundaries matter for your spiritual growth and everyday wellbeing.
The transformative definition from Prentice Hemphill frames boundaries as "the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously"—revealing them as acts of love rather than barriers. We explore common misconceptions, like the belief that people-pleasing is selfless when it's actually a controlling behavior that prevents authentic connection. Through practical examples and clear signals (feeling drained after interactions, saying yes when wanting to say no, carrying others' emotional weight), you'll learn to recognize when boundary work is calling to you.
The real breakthrough comes in understanding that boundary-setting isn't about finding perfect words in difficult moments but developing a skill you can practice beforehand. Using frameworks inspired by Nedra Glover Tawab's "Set Boundaries, Find Peace," we walk through how to prepare for boundary conversations, anticipate emotional reactions, and maintain your stance when faced with inevitable pushback. For those connecting with symbolic imagery, we examine how tarot cards like the Six of Pentacles, Seven of Wands, and Justice reflect different aspects of boundary work.
Start your boundary practice with small, manageable steps—perhaps not checking work emails after hours or asking for time before making decisions. Download our free worksheet to begin mapping your boundary scenarios and prepare language that honors both your needs and your relationships. Remember, boundaries aren't about building walls but creating the space where authentic connection can flourish. Your boundaries are your birthright—a powerful tool for reclaiming your energy and showing up as your truest self.
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