My family as a kid used to fight a lot at Thanksgiving. We were all loud and sharp and each 100% positive we were right and they were wrong. It’s how I was raised to communicate- er, yell- my feelings. Loudest and most passionate/dramatic wins. Therecwere good times too- board games and deep loud belly laughs. I just remember the noise. Sometimes noise comforts me and other times it triggers me. I see why. My mom was a Jehova Witness and this was our only holiday and we just couldn’t get through it without drama. As my 3 siblings and I grew, the youngest of 4, I watched them date, marry, have kids, divorce, repeat. A big age difference between us by the time I was doing the same they were done. No more holidays together- everyone went with their own kids, in laws, etc. We wasted so many holidays and I miss them all so much. Now I celebrate my holidays with my husband and our children. But a part of me longs for another loud messy “Lussier” Thanksgiving. I wish we could have had more good moments and less yelling. I wish we could have enjoyed our time together. Because my Mom past away tbis year and it will be my first Thanksgiving without her. This year- love the ones your with. Aim to Be centered, grounded, at peace. Let them have their opinions. Love them anyway. They won’t always be here, and trust me you miss them. Be the light. My spiritual mentor always told me you think your awakened? Zen? All good? Great go spend a week with your birth family/ family who raised you! Because that’s the real test, our first teachers who ‘trigger’ us most in the the most wonderful honest raw ways. Use this time to practice mindfulness. Remember that crazy uncle is an amazing soul of light and wisdom. Don’t get mad- observe them as teacher, be kind, respectful and at peace. I hope this affirmation helps you make a lovely memory with family, aka your teachers from your first and hardest school of wisdom in this incarnation. ✨️ click yes to affirm it. Share your turkey stories. We are a little soul family here. Loveya’s. Happy Thanksgiving.🦃🥧♥️🙏✨️😍 If you want to reach out book a reading or healing session so you can slide into Thanksgiving in good vibes- my website is paigelussierjohnson.com. you can find me on Facebook & insta @ luvnl888 (love and light) I have openings Toniggt & Wednesday via zoom.

here is an affirmation to get you through the holidays and stay grounded and in peace….

” I am at peace with myself and others. I am at peace with others souls right to live their incarnation as they wish. I choose to allow others their opinion without it triggering my ego & of what I feel is right or wrong. I choose to celebrate my family of birth and friends there of as wise teachers in the school of wisdom. My super power is staying calm & in peace” ✨️

Porcupine steps forward as Animal totem to assist us “get through the holidays”

My meditations tonight we’re a reminder to be gentle. Porcupine came to me to remind me that I can be sharp when overwhelmed. At the heart of the porcupine’s spiritual symbolism is its famous defense mechanism – those sharp quills!! In the spiritual realm, these quills represent our ability to protect ourselves from negative energies and harmful influences. I woke up this morning stressed out. Overwhelmed by a dirty house and the reality that in just a few days I’d be cooking and baking. I could only think about the mess. Having to clean up, only to get everything all dirty again… oh, ugh and the dishes! I went to the gym and could only think of how fat I was feeling and then thinking of all the food on this weeks menu how fat i was going to get. I couldn’t focus. In meditation my guides brought in The Porcupine to remind me of my defense mechanism and how I handle stress- honestly, not too great!! Porcupine has come to me before. Reminding me my vulnerability can be my strength if I am authentic and honest. I called my wonderful AmAzING Mother in law Jonell Cournoyer Johnson to tell her how upset I was about Thanksgiving and my worries about cleaning and cooking. She quickly reminded me, none of that matters and we all love each other. We brainstormed and she offered to make a few dishes in her crock pots and bring them over. I will drop off ingredients tomorrow. She offered to buy my favorite pie since Im really the only one who eats it & it was crossed off my baking list (lemon merengue!). We laughed and she said “look at us solving the problems of the world” and, we were! Before that call it all felt too huge. After reaching out, it felt okay again. Were not meant to be alone. Porcupine Spirit Animal Totem advises against isolation and she reminds us it is time to reconnect to your own built-in security system. We have to stay centered and know our surroundings and wait and only use the quills if in actual danger. The rest of my day and work flew by and at home, rather then stressing about cleaning, I read my book and did yoga. The house is still messy but it will all get done. Everyone who is coming here loves me and it will all work out. It always does. Stressing and rage cleaning doesn’t help anyone’s day. We all have ‘invisible’ energetic quills that project out past our bodies and silently define our boundaries. That’s why you can feel when someone is upset.And mine are sharp!! When I’m upset, everybody knows. I don’t want my holidays filled with that energy. I need to remember to keep mine soft, because I want this time and these memories to be good for all of us. This will be my first Thanksgiving without my Mom. She loved this holiday because it was the only one she could celebrate as a JW. I know part of my stress and sharpness is grief, and my self defense mechanism is to protect my heart. But I’m letting all that go. Tonight we relaxed on our messy living room and watched a silly throwback cartoon with the kids, one from when they were young, and we all giggled and enjoyed how cheesy and silly it was, and while I long for them again but wouldn’t trade my now for a million… I treasure each moment, each season, with the ones I love because it all goes by so fast…. oh, and my body is beautiful too. Just as it is. Im happy to be alive and well and I will cherish all the delicious treats we are so blessed to have on this meal!! happy Thanksgiving everyone- be gentle to yourself and others! #HappyThanksgiving #luvnl888 #animaltotem #Spiritanimal.#spiritualwoman #holidays #justfortoday #spirituality #shamanicwisdom #journeyinward #meditation

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