At the beginning of this year, I just couldn\u2019t even.<\/b><\/p>\n

I was getting all of the \u201clet\u2019s start fresh!\u201d New Year\u2019s challenges and resolutions and all of the brouhaha that begins with bringing in an new January, and all I wanted to do was ease in with no fanfare and wish for perhaps a little more sleep.<\/p>\n

And now the summer season officially starts this weekend with Memorial Day upon us (um, where did that<\/i> go?), and the light and warmth and longer days with plenty of sunshine are reinvigorating me to consciously create what I want in this life.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019m privately going through a doozy of a time right now. This moment, typing this, is the first moment I\u2019ve had alone all week. As spectacular a boy as Bo is, to solo parent 24\/7 for a week (or a life, for some( is undeniably draining, for any superhero mom or dad.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll finally have some time this weekend to a) get back to equilibrium (or as near to it as I can get, for now.) b) go past balanced, to the space of conscious creation. (I hope.)<\/p>\n

Because, YOU know, I am ALL about the feel the feels<\/b>. *That* is how we raise our consciousness: to authentically meet each moment with true vulnerability and acceptance. WE can\u2019t raise our consciousness, it is an automatic happening: a blessing of Divine Providence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But let\u2019s be frank: when we\u2019re lying on the bathroom floor in a puddle of tears, it ain\u2019t doin\u2019 much to create our vision.<\/p>\n

However, we can\u2019t have one without the other. <\/b>If we try to create a vision during a time when we\u2019re processing and need to be internal and true to the moment, it will fall flat. (Not to mention, it will feel<\/i> a lot harder.)<\/p>\n

So I\u2019m in a place of a little bit of both. We all are, mostly, on any given day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I need visioning. Process AND ritual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In my lazy roll into 2018, I didn\u2019t do a vision board this year, so why not do one halfway through?<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2016, my vision board was all baby. I got pregnant in February.<\/p>\n

In 2017, I had ONE picture on my vision board: a house in the Hamptons. When I pasted it on there, I had NO idea where the money would come from to make it happen, and yet it still miraculously unfolded in front of me. I went into contract in February and closed in March.<\/p>\n

Now, with both of those miraculous manifestations came a whole host of other insane problems. (More on that in person\u2026 Be careful what you wish for!) So this time around I am going to spend extra time intentioning (is that a word?) for the wake<\/i><\/b> of my intentions.<\/p>\n

And waaaaaaayyyyy more important than just identifying what we want\u2014 it\u2019s the energetic alignment and the measure of our consciousness that decides how quickly we receive that (if at all.)<\/b><\/p>\n

On June 7th<\/a>, I\u2019m going to be holding a special vision boarding event<\/a> in NYC, complete with a Lakshmi ritual. It\u2019s always incredibly powerful to gather in group to have people to witness your dreams. (hint: it accelerates the process, plus makes you feel all warm and snuggly inside.)<\/p>\n

When is the last time you spent an evening with a group present specifically devoted to SEEING WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU WANT. For me? Honestly, it\u2019s been a while.<\/p>\n

You can see and share the link here<\/a>:
\nhttps:\/\/lakshmivision.splashthat.com<\/a><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re not in NYC, or you\u2019re a DIY kind of guy or gal, I\u2019m sharing my ritual guide here with you. You can download it for free at this link:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/margaretnichols.com\/free-ritual-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no question, when I utilize ritual for a desire or a transition, or a difficult time in my life, it helps ease and brighten the process. It\u2019s just that simple, although many times, I have to even remind myself to do it.<\/p>\n

I hope you will join me on June 7th<\/a>, and if not, let me know how your rituals go. I\u2019m addicted to seeing that Devotion in action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yours,
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p.s. 64 DEEKSHA<\/a> for blessing givers only is a week from today! Sign up here:
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