
In times of intense energy dynamics and epic shifts — for many, that’s pretty much right now — we can feel both catapulted out of our comfort zones, uprooted and unmoored, and stuck, as in Way not opening. At the same time.
A strange and confusing paradox, that, but it seems to go with this particular unmapped territory.
This and other stressors can stir up a seemingly mighty riptide of angst or funk, a.k.a. depression. Add the holidays or similar high-expectation times, and shake.
And yet sometimes the medicine for being off-kilter isn’t so much out there — thankfully, as we often have little to no control over what’s out there (yes, I learned that lesson the hard way!) — but rather the medicine is right at hand, as close as our own breath.

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“The Divine is not hidden, but as close to you as your own breath.” ~ The Acts of Paul
I’ve learned lots of handy tools over the years — from energy hygiene practices to ‘mindset management‘ to timeless ancestral wisdom and intra- and interpersonal communication practices — both thanks to dearly appreciated mentors and teachers, and lots and lots of practice … often under the ‘encouragement’ (I say wryly) of those aforementioned riptides of epic change and the tidal-pull of angst and funk!
But one practice that’s near at hand and can really help to shift the focus and thus the energy is a blend of presence (a great gift!) and blessing … and I guess we’d need to be present in order to be blessing!
Simple joy can be stirred awake by shifting our attention and collecting evidence for Grace, no matter how tiny (and thus easily overlooked) or great, and — here’s the real magic — setting the intention to be ‘blessing embodied’, showering blessings in all directions.
This is a form of shapeshifting alchemy, I’m convinced!
Stir more Joy, Presence and the Power of Reciprocal Blessing in this Wake-Up Juice edition, in the Wake-Up Juice archives.
May you feel the power of blessing rising up from the wellspring within you, bubbling over in abundant joy as a gift to all.
Big Love and a Blessing-Bath on Ya!
December 24, 2014 at 6:36 am
Interesting Jamie how you’ve wonderfully written — as always — about the Gift of Presence. A similar theme/message in the post that I also just published! 🙂 Looooove synchronicities! 😀 Something most certainly wants to speak through and be heard….. <3
December 24, 2014 at 1:55 pm
It surely does, NadineMarie. I love synchronicities, too … so magical, and evidence for Grace! The funny thing is that ‘blessing’ was the original topic for that post, and my archived Wake-Up Juice wove joy, presence, and blessing together … seemed like a fine recipe to me! 🙂 So ‘presence’ must be needing to be seeded into the shared field to balance all of the ‘willy nilly’ strirred up by ‘shopping days (daze?)’ frenzy? xoxo and a beautiful Season of Lights to you!
January 6, 2015 at 10:32 am
Beautiful, Beautiful practical wisdom for transmuting “stuck” energetics into flowing currents of energy. I’m going to be traveling soon with limited blogging time, so I’ll file this in my folder of things to post in flight — literally. Blessings and Joy in our new year, Alia
January 6, 2015 at 5:59 pm
Thank you, Alia! I was glad to be introduced to your New Earth Paradigm as well. Many thanks for your kind words; I’m glad the post and Sophia’s Children resonate with you. And another thank you for putting it in your ‘share’ folder to post in flight! May your travels be enjoyable and flow smoothly. Blessings and happy 2015 to you! Jamie
January 7, 2015 at 1:10 pm
Thank you Jamie — blessings received ♥
February 6, 2016 at 5:28 pm
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Energy alchemy and Timeless, ‘Evergreen’ Wisdom — the alchemy of joy, presence and “reciprocal blessing.”
Happy Dark Moon and soon-to-be New Moon and Lunar New Year!
Big Love,
Jamie