Warning: Language

Well... This post just piggybacks perfectly onto my last post. If you haven't read it, I suggest you stop here and give it a read before continuing here.

A few days ago I saw this posted on a "spiritual" Instagram account and it stopped me in my tracks completely.

I kinda just paused, jaw hanging open, eyes wide and kinda darting in that way that says "did I just see that?" Then my inner badass lightworker reared her warrior head and I thought (and maybe said out loud), "Well who's fucking problem is it then?!" How apathetic can you get? Ummm... no.

Lightworkers. Come on. Am I being punked? Of course it's your problem! It's all our problem! Listen, you can't change people and you can't force people to do things, but you are here to be the change. You are here to embody all that is right with humanity and show them a better way. It's not only our problem, it's our job. It's in the title. LightWORKER. You're meant to get to work.

"So how does the average lightworker do this?" you may be asking. How can spiritual people get involved without getting overwhelmed? Lead by example! Show people how easy it is to live in the light. You don't have to bow and say Namaste all day long. You don't have to be perfect, pure, calm, and joyful 24/7. No one expects you to wear hemp and skip the deodorant. BUT! You can share your ideas kindly and respectfully with people around you as well as your local and not so local government leaders. In conversation please, people. No one likes a spiritual ambush. We have a social responsibility to embody what's right in the world. Change the world just by being you. Show them what social responsibility really looks like. Pick up garbage. Don't solve your problems with violence. Recycle. Adopt and volunteer. Be kind and have some patience with others. I know that you know what a "better" world looks and feels like. Now prove it because it is your fucking problem as much as it is mine.

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What it Means to be Empath

What does it mean to be empath? Have you ever asked yourself that? Maybe Googled it? Over the last few months, this topic has popped into my space enough times to give me pause and wonder. What does it mean? And I don't mean the very narrow definition of an empath being one who feels the emotions of others, but an empath meaning one who experiences energy as a tangible thing. Yes, the uniting definition; the broad definition.

Well, I know it means that empaths vibrate at a higher frequency and, because of that, tend to see things big picture. It can be exhilarating, ostracising, beautiful, frustrating, obnoxious, crazy-making, and amazing all at the same time. Empaths feel separated from other humans. They see the big picture and they can't always understand why others cannot when it is so blatantly obvious. I have a feeling that this is why empaths get so overwhelmed in crowds. Most empaths can look at one person behaving poorly and selfishly, but still appreciate their place in the grand scheme with little to no judgment. We may not agree and we may be able to think of 6 "better" ways, but we get it and we can roll with it because we're better than low judgment, #amiright? At least that's what we strive for lol. But put 100 of those people in an area where the empath feels outnumbered and WHAM!! We got an energy emergency folks. Chill. You got this. Do you know why you got this? Because it's a choice! You choose to feel how you're feeling.

Don't get me wrong. Feelings are real and they can come at us without warning, but we still control them! We can choose to feel it, honor it, and let it flow or we can choose to pack up and live there. Your choice. Sometimes we are better than others. Sometimes we vibrate higher and we rise above, living in all that lovely light...but sometimes we want to rebel and scream and kick right out of our bodies, taking our bat and ball and going home! ;) I get you. I feel you. I understand you because sometimes I'm there too. But I strive to do more and better. This is why I never cut people off in traffic and I'm patient in line. It does no good to behave selfishly... which, incidentally, is a very nice segway into something I feel compelled to bring up. Empaths are not selfish!!

I'm hearing of a very disturbing trend in the empath community. Rudeness, selfishness, and arrogance all in the name of "personal boundaries". This is not the empath way. An empath is never rude. They are never selfish. They are never arrogant. Why? Because they will replay those scenarios in which they were over and over and over again for hours, days, weeks, YEARS. Empaths don't play dirty. They can't, even though sometimes they really want to. The ends simply do not justify the means for an empath. They can, however, be a mirror for others in the name of growth and development, but only when they're 100% sure it will cause no harm. They can have healthy personal boundaries in which it's safe for them to say "no". Empaths understand that we don't owe people an explanation, but we do owe humanity and we are here to serve them by vibrating higher and leading by example.

Now it would be silly of me to think that this isn't going to upset some of you. I'm truly sorry if it does. I have felt strongly about writing this for months and when spirit continually points to something, you know you must pay attention. If this post upsets you and you start to go down the dark rabbit hole of "well maybe I'm not an empath then", reach out to me right away. Andrea@TheBridgeCenters.Com
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30 Days of Meditation

I have just finished creating this is a self-paced course with 6 modules, each with 5 days of hands on meditations available through a closed Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/30daysofmeditation/.

You will explore six types of meditation:
Breathing
Mindfulness
Chanting
Guided
Visualization
Physical

In the group, you can ask questions and share insights with others who are also just beginning or adding to their meditation practice.

I want this course to be accessible to everyone, so I've left the price up to you - $10, $15, or $20. Pay via PayPal to Andrea@TheBridgeCenters.com (friends and family option please) or Facebook's Send Money, what you feel the course is worth for you and what you feel you'll gain from it. No strings attached and no judgment.

If this sounds right for you, I'd love you to join! Message or email Andrea@TheBridgeCenters.com to register.

Be blessed!

~A

Today I Sit In Nature

Today I sit in nature, and by "sit" I mean hike two miles through the lush Dupont and Pisgah forests while at a spiritually inclined event. My body is sore and I'm so tired. I'm reminded that having a baby is no reason to get out of shape and that I probably should have brought something with me to help with the pain, but all of that falls away when I reflect on the hike.

I must have touched every tree along the path. I fingers ached to reach out and run a finger lightly over leaves, so I let them. My palms were tingling with anticipation to lay my hand on a tree and enjoy the exchange between us, so I did it. I wanted to stop and talk to every plant and insect in the forests. I did those things. I was concerned what others would think of me as I reached out, the only sensitive in the group constantly touching flora. I could feel the eyes of the people on me. Some were joyful and some were curious. I wondered how out of a group of over 100 sensitives and spiritually inclined people, how was I the only one touching nature? Weird, right? Well no. No, it's not weird at all.

Each empath (or sensitive or spiritually inclined person or HSP) feels and connects with energy in a different way - a way as unique as they are. It's entirely possible that out of the entire community, I am the only one who felt so drawn to the forest, I had to communicate with it and touch it directly.

As empaths, we walk a different truth than 90% of the population, yet we effect everyone around us just by being ourselves. For us, we are the few effecting the many. I could have easily dropped my hand and walked along with the group, but instead, I followed my energy. I let it lead me and it lead me to peace, joy, and an amazing day communing with nature. I wonder what would happen if I let my energy lead more often? What would I find?

Crystals and Gemstones, Part 2

Hello, everyone :)
I've noticed the sheer number of people checking out the Crystals and Gemstones post. Well, let's add on to it! Prepare yourselves for some truth. In all honesty I've been meaning to add to that post anyway as new experiences and information come to light.

I know being an empath can be confusing and scary to some people and crystals and gemstones seem to be this amazing coping mechanism that will fix everything right away. I know that's how I saw them, especially when I was having financial difficulties. Any stone or crystal that had anything to do with abundance or finances was in my pocket, in my bra (don't judge), or constantly in my hand. Now we know crystals and gemstones have their own vibration and we align ourselves with that vibration using the crystal and/or gemstone. Did you see that? We align ourselves with that vibration. Yes. I just did that and I meant it and it's true. Gemstones and crystals serve as a temporary crutch to teach us how to align our vibrational energy with what we are trying to call to us. They serve as an eye opener to the possibilities and a reminder of what we're trying to accomplish.

Now who has heard of the Law of Attraction? What?! How does that work? Well, in a nutshell it says that anything we put out we get back at one point or another, particularly the things we focus on. So let's go back to my example in trying to fix my financial situation. I focused throughout the day on calling abundance to me. I improved my relationship with money. I saved instead of spending. I visualized all the bills as checks. I did everything I was supposed to do according to The Secret and in accordance with the Law of Attraction... except letting go. I didn't release it. I didn't stop focusing on needing the LoA to call to me that which I felt I was lacking. It wasn't until I just forgot one day that I realized what I was was doing to myself. I put my gemstones and crystals away on the shelf I'd made for them. I love them, but I'm not ruled by them.

Please don't get caught in this idea that they will save you. They will not. You have to make the decisions and choices to save yourself. You have to put in the mental work. You have to change your way of thinking and align your energy to what you want. You have to find energy tools that work for you including meditation, rest, grounding, and some kind of energy shield (I use emitting). Keep the gemstones and crystals and pay attention to those that you're drawn to. That is how we know what to focus on, but please keep realistic expectations and make sure you're doing the work yourself.

Love and light;
~A

March 1016 Newsletter

Our newest, and long awaited, newsletter is up! If you're on the mailing list, it's in your email. If you'd like to sign up, please visit http://www.thebridgecenters.com to request your copy. Enjoy!

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New Services!

Can I just take a moment to be super excited and firmly seat myself in this vibration of joy and love and gratitude?!

I have so many amazing things to be grateful for and it seems like the more I've tapped into my gifts, the more I've been able to help people, and the happier I am (even when things are terrible).

Over the last year, I've been striving to build The Bridge Centers into something that can really reach out and help empaths all over the world. I have been so encouraged by the notes of love and thanks from all the blog readers, I cannot properly explain it, but I hope you feel it.

I'm so happy to announce that I have completed an ordainment. I am now an Ordained Spiritual Counselor! Can you believe it?! I've seen so many people through readings and expos and happy happenstance, but I have been pushed and pushed to complete this and really spread my wings. This is what happens when you allow spirit to guide you (and sometimes shove you).

I sincerely hope everyone out there who reads this blog feels the joy and spiritual connection I feel right now, and more so. I wish you all the joy and love in the world. Keep shining. Keep looking for signs. Never, ever give up.

Love you all!
~A