{"id":14219,"date":"2016-12-20T19:11:43","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T01:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/?p=14219"},"modified":"2017-04-18T19:10:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T00:10:03","slug":"solstice-strength-courage-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/2016\/12\/solstice-strength-courage-blessings.html","title":{"rendered":"Solstice Strength, Courage &amp; Blessings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Solstice blessings to ALL. We find ourselves moving more and more into a new way of being, and this Solstice is offering up to us a time to renew ourselves as we fill ourselves up with more strength and courage to embrace all that is longing to come into our lives. It is also a time to honor and revitalize the Sacred Masculine within all of us, and to balance and nurture it with our Divine Feminine presence. We all have this need to balance the feminine and masculine within, and now is a great time to utilize this ability.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what was, and what is before us, we stay strong and centered upon our trust in the greater plan that always has our highest good at heart. Trust and faith in ourselves, others, and the greater plan, are important.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, December 21st, marks the Solstice celebration for all people (winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere). How can we bless ourselves, our lives, and that of others even more this season? How can we heal more, and help others heal and forgive during this time?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14231 \" src=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Anchoring-Light.jpeg\" alt=\"anchoring-light\" width=\"407\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Anchoring-Light.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Anchoring-Light-300x218.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>&#8220;Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.&#8221; -Hebrews 11:1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can begin by acknowledging the challenges that have come forth in our lives. On this day, we can honor the anchoring in of more light as we too can honor the places where darkness has come forth. This has been a challenging time for many, and when we begin to accept and embrace what has been, we can then fully embrace the wealth of healing and love that is calling us.<\/p><div class=\"themi-content_11\" id=\"themi-3863062217\"><div id=\"ld-8755-6417\"><\/div><script>(function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:9217690065945446,size:[0, 0],id:\"ld-8755-6417\"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.decide.dev\/_js\/ajs.js\";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,\"script\",\"ld-ajs\");<\/script><\/div>\n<p>The dark moments have been here to teach us, to bring things out from under the shadows, to help us grow and heal by revealing that which has been hidden from us. This is often referred to as our shadow side, and it comes forth to help us transform. It can bring forth such deep hurt and pain, but through that it also gives us an opportunity to heal something and move forth into more light and love.<\/p><div class=\"themi-content_15\" id=\"themi-1413692075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/themindunleashed\/subscribe\" aria-label=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px.png 1920w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-696x392.png 696w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Brown-and-White-Modern-Digital-Marketing-Course-Promo-Instagram-Post-1920-x-1080-px-1068x601.png 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Moments, that feel so very beyond our control, are ultimately here to bring us together and renew our faith.<\/p>\n<p>The moments of light, and there are so many moments of light, are here to illuminate that which shines so bright within and without. We feel it, and others feel it too. It is us in our most beautiful state and nature, and it is the world as we most love to see and cherish it. No matter what happens in our personal lives or in the world, let&#8217;s be reminded of the strength of the light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/The-Light-1024x576.png\" alt=\"the-light\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/The-Light-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/The-Light-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/The-Light-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/The-Light-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/The-Light.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We can set an intention today, and everyday for what we desire to bring into our lives. When we write down this intention, and hold it dear to our hearts, it begins to bloom. First, we feel it inside our hearts, then we see it start to take shape and form in our outer world. What kind of intention are you ready to set for your next step in life as you move forward into greater personal power? Are you ready to listen to your heart, and follow your dreams?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>&#8220;When your intention is clear, so is the way.&#8221; -Alan Cohen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can commit to allowing the challenges of our lives to bring forth all that we need to heal. We can allow it, and let it come forth with compassion. We can see it as our teacher, and we can bless it for it is blessing us with a chance to move through yet another hidden pain that wants to be healed in order to enlighten us more.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready? I am ready. So many of us are ready. Let&#8217;s anchor in more light and healing this season. Let&#8217;s share our light with the world, and when it gets painful, let&#8217;s remember our true nature and send deep love and healing to our hearts and the world. This may be the turning point, that brings balance back into our lives. What are you ready to transition into?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Manos-juntas-con-una-mariposa.jpg\" alt=\"manos-juntas-con-una-mariposa\" width=\"700\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Manos-juntas-con-una-mariposa.jpg 700w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Manos-juntas-con-una-mariposa-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u201cPromise me you\u2019ll always remember: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>-Christopher Robin to Winnie-the-Pooh (A. A. Milne)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may be faced with challenges, but with love, compassion and kindness we can survive in strength. It is time to bless and release all fear, doubt, judgment, hurt, worry, and pain. Only allow love and inspiration to bless your body, mind and spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s affirm:<\/p>\n<div>If there is fear or hatred, it&#8217;s time to <strong>love.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>If there is doubt, it&#8217;s time to <strong>trust.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>If there is judgment, it&#8217;s time to <strong>accept.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>If there is hurt, it&#8217;s time to <strong>forgive.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>If there is aggravation, it&#8217;s time for <strong>peace.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Please add more to this list as you embrace how the energy has challenged you, only to lead you forth stronger.<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Namaste2.jpg\" alt=\"namaste2\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Namaste2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Namaste2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/div>\n<div>This time of challenges and darkness being revealed to all ultimately helps us in illuminating and sustaining the light while looking at what we truly value. Our connection to the divine in us and in all, and the love we share is the most important thing we can gift ourselves and others.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I am healing. I am healed.<br \/>\nYou are healing. You are healed.<br \/>\nWe are healing. We are healed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Let&#8217;s continue to heal, and move more and more into the light that is all. When I heal, you heal, and we heal. As we continue to move into a deeper awareness and consciousness, it is important that we take one another by the hand and offer that vision to the person across from us. We all have the strength to continue to shift into the light.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Wishing all a blessed Solstice. May all our hearts open more to the love that is what we are here to give and receive. May we all feel and express Gratitude for the blessings in our lives. Let&#8217;s open our hearts to people this Holiday Season and throughout the coming year. Strength and courage to all. Peace be with you, peace be with me, and peace be with all.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The following article, and books, I have felt called to share at this time. What are you feeling called to now?<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/27809015?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Solstice Celebration<\/a>, Mary Kate Hagan,\u00a0<em>The Furrow<\/em>, Vol. 61, No. 3 (March 2010), pp. 185-188<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hayhouse.com\/the-shadow-effect-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self<\/a><\/em>, by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hayhouse.com\/the-power-is-within-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Power Is Within You<\/a>,<\/em> by Louise L. Hay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Namaste.<\/p>\n<div><em>Ulonda Faye has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies, and studied Peace and Conflict Research during her Masters program in International Relations. She survived a Near Death Experience during an accident that led her into Mind-Body-Spirit studies. She is a certified Wellness Practitioner, Rejuv Miracles Practitioner, and holistic esthetician as well as an ordained spiritual minister. Her services are available in person or through Skype and are offered in English and German. For more information, please visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fayenaturales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FB page<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/fayenaturales.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fayenaturales.com<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/helenkaretnikov\/great-saint-petersburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Featured picture<\/a>\u00a0\u00a9 SIME\/eStock Photo<\/div>\n<div>Image <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Starlight-Meditation\/events\/223180516\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whoneedslight.org\/current-messages-english-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lamenteesmaravillosa.com\/conoces-el-significado-de-la-palabra-namaste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/39758409185796029\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"themi-after-content_2\" id=\"themi-3938968454\"><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1747048\"> \r\n <\/div> \r\n <script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\"); \r\n <\/script> \r\n <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solstice blessings to ALL. We find ourselves moving more and more into a new way of being, and this Solstice is offering up to us a time to renew ourselves as we fill ourselves up with more strength and courage to embrace all that is longing to come into our lives. 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