Playful Prayer

Energy Reading for July 8th~14th 2019

This is a collective reading, take what resonates. When this message reaches you it is divinely timed.

Prayer defined by me is; pure intention. When activities begin to be held in the energy of pure intention they become opportunities for miracles. The power of play can easily be seen in young children, the simple joy they can create through mundane activities usually leaves adults puzzled. I think we all desire to connect to that part of us that is in the present moment, always picking up on new information, willing to take a leap, to take a risk without the over analyzing of our every thought and move. That is the most beneficial part of reconnecting with our inner child, we come back to that state of pure intention, back to that aspect of us that is courageously invincible, that is willing and ready to be brave and try anything, with the risk of learning.

The energy that I am picking up on this week is to be intentional about your activities. When we are intentional about what we are doing we enter into a different state of consciousness, one where fear, doubt and worry have trouble residing. When we are immersed into activity without losing our presence we are in connection to our inner child, our inner child represents the part of us that is God/Source/The Divine. In this state we are able to observe our emotions, which represents our inner child, during these times of mindful activity we can trigger emotions and learn about ourselves through them. In this state we also tap into divine intelligence, our inner wisdom and access creative solutions to our problems. So while we’ve been taught to worry about our “stresses” whatever they may be, we haven’t been taught how to play with them, to sit with them without being emotionally triggered, activating our survival mode and mindfully acting by allowing new ideas, insight or inspiration to come to us that can actually help us solve our dilemma and relax us into the moment knowing that there’s always a way, when there is a will.

I am picking up on the desire to do something new, a feeling of wanting to break out of the box you may have confined yourself in. This may stem back to childhood when you weren’t allowed to “play” in your unique way, this may have stunted your belief in yourself and you may have abandoned your talents. It feels like a great week to discover more of what “lights you up”. Finding the hobbies that once made the hours pass like seconds will help you get back to what you love. Doing our favorite activities with pure intention turns them into a powerful tool for manifesting our desires more quickly because we are emotionally balanced and focused. When we are doing the things that bring us joy we are connecting with our truest nature, our most authentic self, creating a new sense of fulfillment that doesn’t come from work, status, assets, possessions, money, relationship, but from Divine communion with your soul. Through the activities that bring us contentment we find ourselves in active meditative states. Through our passions we create presence. Through presence we create harmony.

Allow yourself to notice when you feel unpleasant in certain situations, maybe you feel unsatisfied in your job, ask yourself why? Am I working here only because I need the money? Am I doing what I truly love or what someone else expects of me? Begin to take note of social situations that make you feel anxious, irritated and exhausted, and then have the courage, like a young child would, to take a risk and say; I don’t want to do this anymore, I can’t do this anymore for my own mental health reasons. Having the courage to speak up and take action on the things that aren’t fulfilling you anymore will create a sense of confidence and power over your life again. You’ll begin to feel in control again without dominating or manipulation. When we begin to get clear on what it is that isn’t working for us we can begin to have enough confidence to place boundaries and we can take the necessary actions to replace those people, places and activities with new, more aligned ones.

I am getting a message that you may be called to explore new social settings, for some I am picking up on local churches, start by being open minded and explore your options, maybe test out a few different services and then intuitively pick the one that feels most welcoming, I am sensing there are parents that want their children involved in the church or surrounded by other children that are going, I am picking up that this will bring you comfort. I feel this is a step in the right direction.

It is important to remember that the company we keep, the people we decide to spend the most time with become our biggest influences, this generally happens at a subconscious level and we begin to act and speak like the people we surround ourselves with. Notice how you feel about yourself when you’re surrounded by others. If you feel competitive, egotistical, inadequate, small, stupid, not enough, angry, depleted, unsure and insecure when with others, these are all qualities that must be addressed and acknowledged within so that you can eliminate what you don’t want and re-align with a new “tribe”. If you don’t feel accepted by the people around you then it is time to say good-bye. Let the relationships be what they were, tools for learning more about who you are. Let them go with grace and dignity. Relationships and friendships do not have to end on turbulent terms, some may and that is okay too, but when we are in a state of being ready to release, the ending will feel expansive. As you begin to open up more space to receive you will want to fill that “void” space with people, places and activities, that is why playful prayer, or intentional activities will be beneficial for calling in and attracting new ‘“allies” is the word I hear.

For example; the more you associate and chat about crime, the more likely you are to be involved in it, and draw those circumstances into your reality. By taking the steps to clear out old acquaintances, even if it means you're isolated and “lonely” for a while you will begin to get clear on what it is that inspires you, you’ll create space to get more in touch with yourself and time to discover what it is that moves you, how you want your “new life” to look and most importantly how you want it to FEEL.

This feels like a great week to clean up your surroundings and become aware of the people and energy you allow into your physical space and your emotional space. Spend time focusing on the energy you want to achieve; happiness, joy, connection, laughter, abundance, wealth, health, prosperity and then notice everything; people, places, foods, habits, activities that bring you out of the feeling you’re wanting to create. Doing this will help you to eliminate what is no longer serving you.

You may want to spend time with children this week as a way to help you connect back to that part of yourself. Notice the things you admire about children and begin to develop those qualities within yourself, such as bravery, wonderment, magic, imagination, playfulness, innocence and support. Notice how children feel supported always, they know their needs will be met and so they express themselves openly, they may do this by throwing a tantrum. Notice as an adult how you throw tantrums when your needs or expectations aren’t met. Maybe you blow up at your spouse or child, you give the finger to the driver who cut you off, you yell at the waiter who messed up your order, whatever it is, it is a reactive emotional state that makes us behave in this way. This is how we begin to accept and re-parent our inner child. We begin to see how we are acting like wounded children when we don’t get our way. For women this tends to translate to manipulation, withholding sex and passive aggressive behavior. For men this tends to translate to avoidance, defensiveness and destructive behavior. Notice when you want to throw a tantrum or word vomit onto people that you feel are “hurting” you and use it to dig deeper into your own unconscious wounding. Practice playing with your “shadow”, our shadows are our “original wounds”. When we treat this part of us with the most tender and loving care, we meet its needs by maybe climbing a tree, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, riding a bike, running through a sprinkler, writing, painting, taking a nap, writing a book, eating nutritious food--whatever playing looks like for you, whatever your needs are, meeting them yourself while doing it with pure intention will create powerful healing to take place on each level; mind, body and soul (energy).

Practice incorporating new dialogue and conversation with people, I feel this urge to form deeper connections with the people around us. We may begin to feel like we don’t know who people are, this may cause us to distrust them, but what it is showing us is; where we don’t trust ourselves. Allow yourself to open up and be more vulnerable with people this week. Share parts of you that you may have been shaming for a while. If you don’t feel like you can open up with the people around you, reach out to local groups, find an online community and begin to form new connections so that you can share more of you. Our souls are seeking liberation, the soul wants full authentic expression and it will push until it is released.

When our hearts and minds are at war it can be challenging to feel stable and relaxed in our own body. If you feel that way this week, that is normal, be gentle with yourself as it feels as if nothing is set in stone and things feel “up in the air”. This can make our over analytical minds want to grasp for answers, but by grounding and placing your attention on the present moment, to your breath, heartbeat and the sounds around you, just as a child would be, acting from their senses, you will feel free and protected at the same time. It may feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable at first, but practice makes progress and your energy will align quickly when you come back to playful prayer.

Set the intention before every interaction or activity that you are open to the unlimited possibilities that the encounter will bring. That you intend to feel joy, acceptance and connection. If you find yourself constantly saying to yourself that you’re miserable in your situation you will continue to create miserable interactions. Focus your thoughts on what could go “right’. Maybe you open up and have a conversation that leads to a job opportunity or to a new community of like minded people. I am hearing; be open minded. Don’t dismiss opportunities just because they aren’t flashy or ego gratifying, Spirit is saying; take a risk, it will be successful, trust your inner child.

Thank you for reading!

Love and blessings, Ashley <3

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