I recently read an article about a man who imagines himself on his deathbed and reflects on his life from that perspective. It’s a powerful exercise. From that vantage point, you can ask yourself, Am I happy with how my life looks today?

Emotions are powerful bridges to past lives. Using the doorway technique, we focus on specific feelings—whether a long-held fear, a warm sense of joy, or a lingering curiosity—to connect with lifetimes that resonate with our current emotional landscape.

Intention is the thread that guides us through life's complexities, much like passing through the narrow "eye of the needle." It requires focus, clarity, and courage to let go of what no longer serves us while aligning with our higher purpose. As I reflect on this, I see intention as not just a goal but a powerful compass that transforms our energy and reshapes our reality. Join me in exploring how setting clear intentions can unlock doors to healing, self-discovery, and transformation.

Our brains are naturally wired to cling to negative experiences—something Dr. Rick Hanson describes as the brain being like "Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones." This bias was once essential for survival, helping us stay alert to danger. But in today’s world, where we’re often surrounded by unsettling news and high-stakes conversations, this mechanism can start to weigh us down.

Ascension, in a spiritual sense, feels like this unfolding process of rising into higher levels of consciousness. It’s an evolution of the inner self, a shift in vibration. And for me, it’s become so much more than just quieting the mind—it’s about letting go of those dense, heavy energies like fear, anxiety, and anger that seem to cling on. I’ve found the real magic happens when breathwork and active imagination come into play. That’s when things start opening up, and true transformation begins.

Paul Aurand’s Essential Healing introduces the Wonder Child, the playful and creative part of us that gets buried by life’s pressures. You don’t need retreats or extreme measures to reconnect.