[Monday Message] Bringing goals into reality

The path to achieving your goals lies between the principles of idea and form. When you have an idea, a goal, allow yourself to sit with it before planning, let alone acting. Then create a plan of action, which includes breaking things down into the smallest baby steps possible, so the next indicated action is…

[Monday Message] Your negative ego is your worst enemy. Sort of.

We are made up of different operating systems. An easy shorthand for them is the Hindu 7 Chakra System. The First chakra is basic physical survival – shelter, sustenance, money, love. The second is our basic emotions. The third is our individuation, and is the first one to have a polarity. At one end sits…

[Monday Message] Finding joy in the everyday

Instead of feeling that the tasks set in front of you (by you, by your parents, by your boss, by your spouse) are tedious and boring, find something you like in them. Accounting can become a puzzle. Washing the dishes can become an opportunity to release negativity into the water and watch it go down…

[Monday Message] Patience vs perfectionism

Part of the challenge of living in the United States is the myth that anyone can “make it” if they just pull themselves up by their bootstraps. It villainizes marginalized people and neighborhoods. It causes us to value ourselves and others based on what we produce, rather than who we are. It creates a level…

[Monday Message] Gratitude can move mountains

Gratitude is one of the most powerful forces in the Universe. Gratitude can move mountains. “Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward…

[Monday Message] Cooperating with the Universe

What if I told you that the Universe was a well-oiled machine that allows for Free Will and also offers you the option for the best course forward? It has been my experience that the Universe has our best interests at heart and will always offer us the perfect path. I also believe, fully and…

Connecting the Branches Episode 4: Devin Nunes’ Mom, Decolonizing Through Authenticity, and more

Connecting the Branches is a podcast that looks at current events through a Kabbalistic lens Hosts: Irina Xara & Ayamanatara Episode looks at trolling, politicians, trolling politicians, humor, and decolonizing* PARENTAL ADVISORY – We Say Fuck. This podcast will be heavily informed by a socially progressive lens that incorporates racial justice, intersectional feminisms, gender liberation,…

Connecting the Branches Episode 3: news bits, a Romani feminist play, and more!

Connecting the Branches is a podcast that looks at current events through a Kabbalistic lens Hosts: Irina Xara & Ayamanatara Episode 3 looks at news bits, a Romani feminist play, and more PARENTAL ADVISORY – We Say Fuck. This podcast will be heavily informed by a socially progressive lens that incorporates racial justice, intersectional feminisms,…

Connecting the Branches episode 2: Current events for February

Connecting the Branches is a podcast that looks at current events through a Kabbalistic lens Hosts: Irina Xara & Ayamanatara Episode 2 looks at the pandemic, the economy, Valentine’s Day, global climate change, and treating the internet like the astral… amongst other things PARENTAL ADVISORY – We Say Fuck. This podcast will be heavily informed…

Connecting the Branches: Kicking off 2021

Connecting the Branches is a podcast that looks at current events through a Kabbalistic lens Hosts: Irina Xara & Ayamanatara Episode 1 looks at the forecast and gematria/numerology of 2021, Biden’s inaugural address, social media and Zoom, amongst other things PARENTAL ADVISORY (which we forgot to say until 24 minutes in, sorry) – We Say…

Like A Fish Out Of Water

In the past 24 hours, I have had at least 4 people reach out to me to ask about things like Higher Consciousness, connecting with The Divine, Fear, and Spiritual Practice. There must be something in the air. More importantly, to me as a Shaman, is the pattern of it. Whenever I have 2 or more…