Not Overnight
The Essence of Expression
Arejay emphasizes the importance of patience and understanding natural rhythms in personal growth. She warns against the impatience that arises from unrealistic expectations and the need for immediate results. Arejay suggests that hitting a wall might be a sign to pause and integrate new information. She advises seeking support and expanding beyond comfort zones. She highlights the non-linear nature of life, encouraging individuals to trust the process and let go of rigid timelines. Arejay reassures that progress is being made and that seeking deeper understanding and stillness can aid in the...
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The Sacred Return
The Essence of Expression
Arejay reflects on the concept of Sankofa, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past to build a better future. She shares a personal journey of rediscovering practices that brought her peace and clarity, including energetic cleansing and prayer. This led to insights and breakthroughs, helping her recalibrate from hyperfocusing to a more balanced approach. Arejay encourages others to revisit past lessons and treasures to guide their present actions, ensuring sustainable growth and alignment with their true selves.
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Burnt Bacon
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Arejay discusses the importance of recognizing and responding to signals that indicate a need to rest, using a personal anecdote about burning bacon as an example. She emphasizes the value of pivoting when necessary and not pushing through when the body or mind is not fully present. Arejay highlights the consequences of ignoring these signs, such as reduced productivity and potential illness. She encourages listeners to pay attention to subtle and more obvious cues that signal a need for a break, suggesting that early recognition can prevent more severe issues. Arejay concludes by affirming...
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Why Learn the Botanical Names of Plants
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Arejay emphasizes the importance of learning botanical names for those working with plants in healing and wellness. Botanical names eliminate confusion, help us understand plant relationships, often reveal physical characteristics, and help us get the accurate information when looking at the research. Arejay also stresses respectful wildcrafting practices, advising never to take the first, last, or more than half of a plant to ensure sustainability.
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Cages, Circles, and Communities
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Arejay discusses the importance of distinguishing between "cages," "circles," and "communities" in personal and professional growth. A "cage" is a group of people with limited mindsets that may hold you back, often due to fear or jealousy. "Circles" are supportive individuals with broader perspectives who help you progress. "Communities" can contain both, depending on their curation. Arejay emphasizes the need to curate our environments to foster growth, suggesting that while default communities (like family) may offer mixed support, curated communities around shared interests or goals are...
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Stories & Their Power
The Essence of Expression
Arejay discusses the impact of stories on our lives, emphasizing that stories are remembered better than facts and can significantly influence our behavior and perspective. She encourages questioning the origin and truth of our stories, particularly those that limit us. Arejay shares personal experiences and how reevaluating these stories led to personal growth. She advises examining patterns in when we tell empowering or limiting stories and suggests working backwards from our ideal outcomes to create more supportive narratives.
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When Your Truer Voice Gets Louder
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Arejay discusses the importance of making one's truest self louder, inspired by Dr. Becky Kennedy's LinkedIn post. She explains that practicing to amplify this voice leads to honoring personal needs, reducing people-pleasing, and learning to rest before burnout. The concept of "shoulds" is critically examined, urging individuals to question their origins and relevance. Arejay highlights the expansiveness felt when freeing oneself from external expectations and the importance of listening to one's body. Transitions towards authenticity can be rocky but are ultimately worthwhile, leading to a...
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Working Through the Hard Parts
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Arejay shared tips for working through the hard parts and personal examples of how it's been showing up for her lately. She emphasizes remembrance, acknowledgement, and asking.
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Finding Your Way on a New Path
The Essence of Expression
Arejay discusses the importance of finding one's path in various life journeys, such as self-care, wellness, and business. She emphasizes the need to understand one's destination and the balance desired in life, represented by an "ideal time pie." Arejay advises seeking guidance from trusted sources, being open to different perspectives, and allowing oneself to experiment and learn from failures. She stresses the significance of self-trust, connection with oneself and possibly a higher power, and the ability to adapt and discern what is right for oneself.
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Your Balance and Alignment
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Arejay discusses the concept of balance, emphasizing it as a dynamic process rather than a static state. She argues that balance should be tailored to an individual's natural equilibrium, using the example of body temperature to illustrate personal variations. Arejay critiques the idea of balance as a 50-50 split, suggesting instead that each person's natural ratio should be honored. She explore Human Design charts for personal alignment, noting that tension can be a natural part of alignment. Arejay concludes by encouraging individuals to reflect on their unique balance and alignment; and...
info_outlineArejay discusses various tools for forgiveness work. She recommends starting with the Buddhist prayer of forgiveness. She then shares other practices mentioning Ho'oponopono, writing letters of forgiveness, and having forgiveness conversations. These methods aim to break the bonds of guilt and shame by fostering self-compassion and understanding.