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Subject 26: Navigating Your Desert as a Millennial w/India

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Navigating Your

Desert

w/India

Today's class will be held by the lovely India Isabella (me)! I'm Lalah's daughter, and I serve as a VHD team member for those who don't know. I'm so overjoyed to be sharing my insight on the desert terrain, as I'm currently journeying through one in this season of my life. Being that I am indeed a Gen Z, I'm fully aware of the significance of acknowledging, recognizing, and knowing how to navigate through your desert early on in life, something my mother taught me the significance of recognizing and honoring.

Throughout life, we may be called to go to a sacred place within ourselves, to purge, receive, release, make space for new, disconnect, become "you" again, open ourselves up for spiritual growth, enter a new season/ chapter in your life, and so much more!

In this video, I'll be giving you a fresh perspective on how to successfully recognize and navigate your desert to help you reach your fullest potential. Because ultimately, that's what it's all about! :)


Sometimes, you have to go be alone to come back and be better. Solitude is sacred.
— Lalah Delia

Navigating your

desert

w/India




TALKING POINTS


1. Recognizing when it’s time to enter your desert

2. Emotional care and support

3. Protecting your energy

4. Significance of the desert


Implementation

Five practices to help you journey though your desert


  1. Prayer and other spiritual work

  2. Meditation

  3. Taking tonics as needed

  4. Self-care: baths, binaural beats, massage, rest, fitness, nourishing foods…etc

  5. Mindfulness: Stay mindful of why you’re being called to be in your desert.

     

Introspection

  1. Are you recognizing the signs that you’re being led to the desert?

  2. Are you in the desert now?

  3. Are you staying away from the things that no longer serve you?

  4. What does your environment look and feel like? Is it supporting your terrain?

  5. Are you honoring the process?

Contemplation

What are the things that make you vibrate higher daily? Use these tools to keep you not only sustained but nurtured in the desert.

What are your goals and intentions for this terrain? Keep in mind that your desert has a higher purpose.



Subject 21: Taking Up Space

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Take Up Space

Soul + Vibration + Spirit

As you continue on your journey of vibrating higher daily, you will realize that it is not just a personal transformation but also a divine calling to occupy your rightful place in the world. Taking up space is an integral part of personal growth and evolution, as it allows you to step into your true potential and fulfill your calling and higher purpose.


You may feel apprehensive about venturing outside of your comfort zone or assuming your power in certain situations or relationships. We often underestimate ourselves, doubt our qualifications and worth, or fear the judgment and mockery that may come our way if we boldly shine our light and power.


Nevertheless, I’ve gratefully come to understand that the opinions and perceptions of others are nothing to take personally and should no longer deter us from taking up space or expressing ourselves authentically. In fact, by relinquishing the need for validation from others, we liberate ourselves and become even more empowered to occupy the space we were meant to inhabit.
Remember, the gift and brilliance that reside within you have a higher purpose. By embracing your personal power and fearlessly traversing new spaces, you not only honor this purpose but also serve as a conduit for its manifestation in the world.

Your mere presence in this world is a testament to the limitless possibilities that lie within each of us. So, step forward, unapologetically shine your light, and as you do so, watch how you inspire others to embrace their own journey of self-discovery and expansion. And certainly, watch how much your life expands and thrives forward.



”Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

–Mary Ann WIlliamson



Taking Up Space




Talking Points


  1. Collectively and individually, looking for ways to take up space.

  2. Take up space in new areas, not just in your comfort zone areas.

  3. You have an inherent right to take up space. You are qualified.

  4. A soul level, radiate and represent your divine calling and path, and take up space.

  5. Take up space and stand in your authentic light, power, path, and higher calling around family and friends.

  6. There are times when it’s best to stop taking up space in environments that don’t serve you. Place your energy towards what’s more aligned and supportive.

  7. When you feel overwhelmed, do more of what makes you vibrate higher and feel empowered again.

  8. Embrace and embody your higher, divine calling. Take up space as a conduit and vessel in the world. Shine your light and share your gifts. Stand in your authentic path, power, and voice.

  9. Take up space spiritually. Connect and align with The Divine. Saturate, purify, and protect your space with sacred higher vibrations.

Introspection


  1. Where are you taking up space?

  2. Where are you desiring to take up space and stand more in your power?

  3. Where are you playing small or dimming down your true light?

  4. Who inspires you? How is this person standing in their power and taking up space?

  5. How will you take deliberate and intentional action towards taking up space this season?

Supportive Practices


Here are some practices to help stand and live in your power:

Meditation

Breathwork

Daily spiritual work

Introspection and self-reflection

Equanimity

Releasing who/what no longer serves you

Staying resilient

Remembering who you are

Nervous System Care

Mental wellness

Mentors and like-minded community who encourage you

Trusting in your gift and light

Not taking what other people do or think personally



I always think that’s the most important thing—to feel like you belong in every room you’re in.
— Shonda Rhimes



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*Note: Excuse the audio in these classes. They were before we had our new mic and camera! Before we upgraded :)

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”Trusting in your light and gifts is how you Live in Your Power.”

–Lalah Delia