Melissa Valdellon

Archives for January 2017

How strong is your core?

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20170131-website-1Just as the physical body needs a strong core in order to move around with grace and ease, so your mental and emotional bodies need a strong core in order to truly know what’s important to you, what goals and dreams are worth pursuing, and more. However, when was the last time you sat down and actually recognized those ideas and beliefs that are inherently yours and separated those out from what others have instilled into you?

I did an exercise a few years back where I asked a few of my closest friends what they saw as my core values. I was curious to know how I projected myself toward others and see if what they saw as “Melissa” was congruent with what I thought about myself. And the result? Well, the answers I received were absolutely humbling.

You and I are programmed in this society to be quick to judge and be harsh with ourselves. We have a serious knack for pointing out our faults and shortcomings and failures, even when others try to genuinely complement us and show us otherwise. This exercise helped me remember what was important to me, and continues to serve as a light or guide for me to use in my daily activities. For example, one friend had stated that “[music is a] significant means of expression for you and a big source of joy.” And yet, I often go about my days without said music playing, though I am fully aware of the joy and healing it brings. Time and time again, I am reminded of the importance of music in my life, having grown up with it always in the background. So one of my goals this year, resolution if you must, is to make it more of a priority to sing, create, play music as I know that truly makes my heart soar.

Now what about you? If you asked others what they thought was important to you and who you are at the core identity level, what would they say? Build up those strengths and grow into being the best You you can possibly be.

Make your dreams come true – step 4 of 4 (video)

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dream-1804598_1280Are you ready to make your dreams a reality? You can watch the video below for the last step – it’s deceptively simple and yet oh so frustratingly difficult at the same time. I give you one of countless ways to help you overcome any doubts that may come up, but there are certainly more. The trick is to find what works for you, and then repeat these four steps as often as necessary until you can feel that what you say is true, deep down into your bones.

Remember, miracles can take place for you anytime, but it will help if you keep this “process” in mind to keep the momentum flowing. Happy dreaming!

What is True for you?

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20170124-website-1Life has a way of challenging you to stand up for yourself each and every day in some obvious and not so obvious ways. You may have that co-worker who knows exactly what buttons to push to tip you over. You may have that friend who is always asking you for favors and you find yourself bending over backwards to get it all done. You may go to bed wondering if it’s worth it to go into work the next morning when you’re already tired unmotivated. Where do you draw the line? Where do you stand up for yourself?

The combination of Smokey Quartz and Amethyst is here to help you clear away any of the mental fog that may be keeping you from recognizing the brilliant, beautiful being you are. There is no need to stand in the shadows allowing others to take away from your time, effort, and energy without your permission. Remember how a few weeks ago, this year is all about Light? It’s coming up again today because being true to your own light is so important now. However, it does take practice getting used to standing up for yourself.

It takes constantly checking in to see if a new thought or action resonates with you or not. Can you recognize your co-worker’s tactics at distraction and make the choice to just let it go? Can you stand up to your friend and let her know that your time is precious to you and you have your own things to attend to first? Can you continue to work for a place that doesn’t bring you joy or inspiration?

Don’t go through your life in one mental fog and daze of routine. As comfortable as it is, realize that you may not be moving forward to your dreams as quickly as you could. Because frankly, who will stand up for you and your vision if not you?

Makes your dreams come true – step 3 of 4 (video)

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shield-1519642_1280It’s time to take action – that is the next step toward moving forward toward obtaining your heart’s desires. But how do you know when to take action or not? How do you know to follow the hunch, heed a colleague’s advice, or continue to bide your time?

Well, in this latest video, we touch upon a few different ways for you to check in for yourself whether or not something is actually optimal for you or not. Whether you’re a pro at checking in or not, I give you a couple ways to help you differentiate between your yes/truth vs. no/non-truth. And remember, this is a exercise and tool you will continue to hone and refine with more practice, so don’t worry if you don’t have this down yet – we will cover it in more detail in the future so that you will feel certain about this ability.

Where do you get overwhelmed by choices?

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20170117-website-1How often do you find yourself being faced with an overwhelm of decisions to make? From menus that have pages and pages’ worth of food to choose from, stores with endless racks of clothes and items to purchase, even banks and insurance companies vying for your business by telling you they have everything you could ever need from one company. Honestly, it seems like we live in a society of information overload and that can mean experiencing high levels of stress to make the “right and perfect” decision each and every time.

Turquoise’s presence today is particularly well suited for addressing this overwhelm. Rather than negate the idea that the world is just full of possibilities and choices, Turquoise’s energy can help bring you back down and centered, grounding yourself in the present moment so that you can become better aware, better in tune with what is optimal for you. That means you can still remain open to intuition and your guides’ nudges and insight while standing firmly rooted as you make your choice and decision.

Realize too though that life is constantly shifting and changing. Your thoughts and actions create ripple effects across the world, and so happens with the thoughts and actions of everyone else you encounter. So what may have been optimal for you in this moment may not be optimal for you in the next week or month or year. Understand the changes as they occur and act accordingly. Your choices can change as situations unfold in front of you. What’s important throughout this journey is that you stay true to you, to your core ideals and beliefs. Release the idea of right or wrong, good or bad – there is choice and change. You get to decide. Let me know what comes up for you around this one and if this helps makes the stresses more bearable.

Make your dreams come true – step 2 of 4 (video)

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Have you declared to the world what it is you most desire? Remember, nothing is too big and impossible or too insignificant and silly for you. It is time to honor your dreams and goals.

So what’s next after declaring your deepest desires to the Universe? It’s making another choice – simple at its heart, but not so simple in practice. Watch today’s video to find out more.

https://youtu.be/1Kkg5peBNY8

Where do you seek honor and glory?

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20170110-website-1For all the talk about being a spiritual person, not requiring the treasures of physical goods or the complements and praise of others to know that you’ve done well in your life, there’s still a part of you that actually craves and desires all of that and more. And the truth is, that’s okay. You’re human, and unless you’re bent on living in isolation in a cave somewhere and existing as a monk, then you probably like and need more than just the basics of food and shelter to truly live a happy, fulfilling life.

Today’s crystals come up together to remind you to take a look at your life from the big picture. Blooodstone represents all the hard work and toil, the energy you’ve put into trying to make a living for yourself. You may feel like you’ve won in some instances and failed at others. The emotions behind all of that come up with Blue Calcite – the ups and downs behind wondering if it is all worth it or not. Only you can come up with an answer to that question, but it’s a question that needs to be answered nonetheless.

Understand that your definition of wealth is entirely up to you and, as such, you get to choose if you’re happy with what you have or not. Don’t let friends, family, or society tell you that you need more or bigger or flashier if that’s not really what counts for you deep down. Take that step back and look to what adds value to your life. How would you like to be remembered, honored, even glorified down the road? Is what you are doing today in alignment with that vision you have of yourself, who you want to be? If yes, I commend you. If not, then start shifting things, little by little. Remember, this is all up to you.

Make your dreams come true – step 1 of 4 (video)

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You have dreams that have been wanting to be fulfilled. You have goals that you desire to achieve. There may be habits that you want to finally break. Now is the time to take that first step toward making all of that a reality for you.

Take some time to really figure out what is your heart and soul really want, what would make them sing and vibrate with joy. And then watch the video below. There, my guides and I give you the first step that MUST be taken before any of your dreams can begin to materialize and manifest for you. Watch it and, as always, reach out if you’re feeling the need for extra one-on-one support.

And a Happy New Year to you!

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20170103-website-1Can you feel it? There is so much newness, so much room for potential this time of year and this next 9 year cycle. What would you create for yourself?

Red Jasper comes out to help ground your dreams, your goals, your visions into reality. As you think of what you want, ask for Jasper’s energy to anchor and add weight to all of it. And Ametrine comes with its combination of joy, light, intuition, and support from the higher realms in order to help make it so. Not a bad crystal combination to help you, right?

Last year, you may have probably found yourself overwhelmed with all the changes that you were being called to make or witness. Things changed, shifted, ended that you may or may not have seen coming. Now is the time to take back your own power and declare for the world at large that you’re done with the heartache, the struggle, and the frustration. You get to decide from here on out how you will move forward, acting first rather than finding yourself reacting to whatever life happens to give you.

The energy of right now is all about Light and bringing back the light to all parts of your life. You have the power and control to transform your life in a huge way, though it may seem like it’s taking baby step by baby step to make it. Acknowledge the journey for what it’s worth and keep going. For what it’s worth, look back and see at how far you’ve come along in the last year, 9 years, and more. If all of that happened and you’re still here – congratulate yourself on the lessons learned, the wisdom gained, the trials overcome. You have done well, and I know you will continue to do so.

Have faith, and hang onto that light.