10 days of Reiki - Day 1

We've got 10 days of celebrating!

There are quite a few ancient traditions that celebrate the light during this dark time of the year (northern hemisphere). Let's see, we've got: 12 days of Christmas, 8 nights of Hanukkah, 7 days of Kwanzaa, 5 days of Diwali and there's even a fun 13 days of solstice thing going around on social.

Since I'm celebrating 10 years since I took my very first Reiki course, I thought I would celebrate with YOU, the phenomenal souls that make this all possible!

Here's what we'll be doing...

Over these next 10 days I'll be: 1) Sharing stories about how Reiki has changed my life and how it could change yours (or maybe it already has 🤷🏻‍♀️)

2) Making important announcements regarding my offerings (services and courses)

3) Celebrating YOU! 💫🎉🎈

We'll start today, 12/12 and wrap up on the solstice 12/21... because how fun are those numbers! 😁

Now, I know you have a lot going on right now and just like me you're probably re-prioritizing and de-cluttering and re-organizing things in order to align with your intentions. Same, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, same. #EclipseSeason #NewYear

I am making this promise to you. I promise to make this content worth your time and energy. So beneficial as if you were paying for it. Because you are - with your time and energy.

Okay, luv, let's get this party started!

The First gift of Reiki

Self Care

Stay with me! I know, I know...everyone and their dog are talking about self care. 🤮 I get it.

And I ask… have you truly done the work to embody this?
Level I of Reiki focuses all on YOU; how you can connect with and heal yourself. It's completely focused on you. Before you even think about using it for others. I LOVE this foundational concept. I believe in it with being of service to others - especially as an empathic change agent. If our well is going to others we have nothing for ourselves let alone anyone else. How is that healing? Is it sustainable? I mean… how can we be the change if we’re not here?

Changing and healing ourselves changes and heals the world.

It's also what brought ME to Reiki.

Feeling run down, the beginning signs of another cold coming on (sniffles, fatigue, sore throat, etc), and realizing that this was yet another month that it was happening.

I know that some of you only know me as the Reiki person. But let me tell you, 10 years + 1 month ago I had NO IDEA what Reiki even was!

I had never experienced any energy work before.

Just had an upbringing that included more holistic approaches to health: massage, chiropractic care, etc.

But I was open.

I was open to the signs the Universe had been showing me.

Feeling frustrated at my job, got my first professional intuitive reading a month before, and was open to what the Universe had in store since moving forward in that profession continually didn’t feel ‘right.’

So, after lots of research, reading, asking questions and some hesitancy, I signed up for the class.

It continues to remind me that when I take care of myself I am more available for others. I am more present. I can even give more.

And I am truly the change I want to be in the world.
I don’t show up frustrated, stressed out or complaining about how others ‘should’ change.

I show up nourished, loving, joy-full and having fun!
I honor all of me.
I am in tune with my energies (physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually) and I don’t take on other people’s energies around me.
My emotions, my experiences, my dark and my light, my humanness and my soul.
Not only am I whole, but I feel whole.

That is what the type of self care that Reiki has gifted me.

Now to you!
Have you felt this type of self care?
If you’ve taken a Level I Reiki class or had a Reiki session, what gift has Reiki given you?

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Announcement

In the spirit of honoring self care, after 12/21 I will be putting any new sales of Private Sessions on hold.

What this means exactly:

You are welcome to book your session, or buy a package or gift certificate until 12/21. But I won’t be offering any new purchases of Private Sessions after 12/21. The link won’t be on my website.
However, if you purchase (or have purchased) a Gift Certificate, Package or book your session now I will be honoring that.
I want to still provide my current community with support during this time.

Important considerations:

The Sliding Scale rates will continue to be offered until 12/21.
Gift Certificates and Packages are valid for six months from the date of purchase. Sessions can be booked up to 90 days in advance.
Honestly, I’m not sure how long this will ‘hold’ last, or even if it’s going to be the end of Private Sessions as we know it, but I know that I am needing some time and energy to be refocused so I can be in alignment with how I am being asked to be of service.

I absolutely LOVE Private Sessions and getting to work with beautiful souls like yourself. AND I need to honor my energy.
So, as always, since I will never ask you to do something I am not willing to do myself - no matter how hard or uncomfortable, here I am putting my words into practice and honoring my own energy. Things are shifting.

Thank you for continuing to allow me to be a part of your healing journey. I continue to feel honored to be entrusted with assisting in any repair and healing that takes place in private sessions. It’s been a miraculous journey that I never saw coming.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Here’s to self care!

ashley koe

Being human is the new spiritual practice

Hey there VIP,

Well... aren't these some tumultuous times?

So much going on in the world on many levels. So. Much.
On personal levels, on community levels, cultural, political, environmental, global and on and on.

Obviously it's important for us to stay centered, grounded and spiritual... but what does that mean when there is SO much going on?
What does that feel like when there is so much hate, negativity, intense energies?
What does that feel like in our body?
What spiritual practices can we use from our tool box?

Will reiki help? What about a healing crystal? Which one gets us back into balance, flow and harmony?

What if the answer is to check yourself.
What if the answer is to go within.
What if the answer is to not do anything, but feel all the feels?

What if it's about fully experiencing this human experience and not trying to transmute it with spiritual practices from our tool box?
All of the emotions, all of the experiences, all of the shadow.

Be present with it.
Stop fighting it. Allow it to be.
Take a deep breath and accept it. Accept that this is the reality of this moment.
Accept that this is where you're at. Where we're at.
Accept the fact that there is suffering in this moment.

Acceptance isn't complacency. Acceptance doesn't contribute to it.
It allows you to stop resisting the present moment. It allows you to be fully present (and stop trying to escape your body & this experience) so you can become aware and know what you feel so you then can connect and get the messages for what to do next.

And then and only after we fully accept it, we ask it what it's here to show us.
What is our next indicated step?

But make no mistake, VIP, if we continue to try and resist the present moment, and aren't willing to accept what our reality is - whatever it is that's weighing us down, keeping us up at night, or keeping us from being connected with our soul's truth, it will continue to come up.

So, let me give you permission right now.
You have permission to experience this human experience fully. All. of. it.
All of the light, darkness, anger, fear, joy, happiness, contracting energies, expansive energies, and more!

From finances, to work, to relationships, to birth, to death, to connecting with your 'purpose', to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, making mistakes, trying new things and more! It's ALL a part of it!

Being fully human IS our spiritual practice.

It is what we came here to do. It's why our soul chose this human experience. For our soul growth. As a reminder of our truth.

That is all, VIP.

Know that I am here with you. Practicing my spiritual practice; fully human.

Wishing you feelings of support, truth and love,

ashley koe

PS. In honor of the potent full moon, retrograde, eclipse energies and this whole 'being human is a spiritual practice' thing, I'm offering a very special 50% off a VIP day with me! This is the only time it will ever be this low. You can schedule yours now (use code “VIP50”), or get it as a Gift Certificate and schedule it later.
**Edited to add: new 4-month payment plan.
Just make sure to use it before 12/31/19.
VIP days are a sacred time where we get to work together in a nurturing, nourishing, sacred healing capacity.
If you're going through a life transition, ready to uncover some deliciousness from your soul with guidance and support on getting there, or you're wanting some time working directly with me to set up the technical aspects of your business, or even a combination of all of the above, this is the time.
We will get to share 4-6 hours together and it can be done either in person or via video conference (zoom).
This is only good for a few days, so head on over and grab yours now.
Also, if you're needing a payment plan, let me know. I am able to do that as well.

“Comfort, the enemy of progress.”

“Comfort, the enemy of progress.”

- The Greatest Showman, movie

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Comfort zones...

• are safe,

• feel warm and cozy,

• help us know what to expect

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And they can also...

• hinder our growth,

• can keep us stagnant,

• prohibit us from living the life our soul intended.

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So instead of being ejected out of your comfort zone, take that first step.

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Yes, it can feel scary - that’s a good sign.

It means you’re on the right track.

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Especially if it’s something you’ve never done before.

Lean into that nervousness and excitement.

Imagine that whole new world of possibilities.

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Let your soul guide you.

It knows the way.

It can be trusted.

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If you want more support in living your daily life in alignment with your soul, your invitation to Align & Thrive™️ is ready for you to open.

Http://alignandthrive.com

#alignandthrive #soul 

Shattered & bruised - bring all of you to 2018

Shattered & bruised, bring all of you to 2018

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Exactly as you are right now, you are whole.

All of your lived experiences.

All of your human experiences.

All of your emotions you feel.

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These are your make up.

These are what make you uniquely you.

Every one of them.

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Each experience brings you closer into alignment with your soul.

You came here for specific experiences.

These are called Soul Lessons.

When they involve others they are Soul Agreements.

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Your soul wanted to grow.

To learn in the fastest ways possible.

And if you veered away from that, you set ‘back ups’ in place - these are called Course Corrections.

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Course corrections can feel devastating in the midst of things.

These don’t negate the choices you made.

You still learn your soul lessons, just a little differently.

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So yes, it is all happening for a reason.

And you can alleviate the stress, confusion and constant wondering if what it all could mean.

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No matter what, VIP, you are divinely unconditionally loved through it all.

This experience you are going through IS for your highest good.

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The Universe/goddess/god/Higher Power/Source/The Divine/The Sacred are all here for you right now.

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And if you are wanting support, to be surrounded by others when integrating these soul lessons, becoming clear on what they’re about and how they can help you come into alignment with your soul, I invite you to check out Align & Thrive™️ our Energy Alignment Mentoring Program.💫Enrollment for 2018 is now open with Early Bird bonuses until 12/31/17.

Http://alignandthrive.com

“Good Vibes Only” - another take

There’s this saying that is becoming more and more popular, “Good vibes only.”

It hits me the wrong way. Every. Time.

Why?

As lightworkers and sensitives we are taught to only focus on “love and light.”

But we are incomplete with that.

In order to be whole: mind, body, spirit, we must accept and honor our whole self.

This includes darkness, shadow and contrast. Which includes imperfections, ‘negative’ emotions and yes, sometimes even ‘bad vibes.’

As we take a deep breath and delve into the work we are able to fully connect with all others on a more compassionate level, rather than judgmental.

If we only allow good vibes in then we never allow ourselves to delve deeper, expand our consciousness and feed our soul’s growth.

We end up limiting ourselves. And therefore showing up incomplete.

Now yes, there IS a time and place for this. And I would consider ‘good vibes only’ timeframes for refueling and recharging.

But to approach life that we should only have good vibes all the time is like saying there should only be sun and no moon, only summer and no winter, only blossoms but no seeds.

The nourishment, growth and transformation happens when we honor ALL vibes - our own and others’.

Anything other than that is stunting our growth and resisting what we are being called to do.

And you know what they say about resisting...

That which we resist persists.

So, it’s important to learn how to become stewards of energies, and equip ourselves with tools we can use when we feel uncomfortable around all various types of vibes.

If you are interested in learning more tools like this, you’re invited to join Align & Thrive™️.

This is where we come together as folx who are sensitive to energies and transform into the empowered stewards of energies our world is needing.

And just to be clear... this isn’t cerebral  spiritual concepts. This is true embodiment, deep cellular level, feel the shifts of your soul type work.

Make sure to head over there now as Early Bird bonuses are flying away on 12/31/17 at 11:59pm MST.

That’s over $1,400 of sessions, FREE!

Http://alignandthrive.com

#energy

Being a Lightworker isn’t high-vibe all the time

Let’s get one thing clear.

Being a lightworker doesn’t mean that it’s all high-vibe, rainbows, crystals and joy ALL. THE. TIME.

There are these beliefs within our culture that:

- if you are spiritual, then you can’t be angry.

- if you are wholistic, then you are against modern medical professionals.

- if you are an Empath then you will only feel others’ emotions all the time.

- if you are a lightworker you must be light, bright, shiny and positive all the time.

These just aren’t true.

Let me repeat that. They are NOT true.

Actually the opposite is more accurate.

To be spiritual is to feel ALL your human emotions.

To be wholistic is to take ALL modalities into consideration - there is a time and place for all of them.

To be an Empath means you empower yourself and harness this gift/experience and become a steward of it.

To be a lightworker means that you are intimate with your shadow.

To be able to fully shine your light you must know your shadow.

Other wise it ends up dimming your light.

Without you even knowing it.

And many times we cannot see our own shadow. This is where guides, mentors and trusted conduits enter.

There is no other way around the shadow work.

Trying to skip it (the feels, the human experiences, the shadow work) is called spiritual bypassing.

Spiritual bypassing is where we skip over the human experience in the name of being ‘spiritual.’

It is the sacred work of every Empath, Lightworker, Intuitive, Sensitive and Spiritual Being to have the full spectrum of the human experience and integrate it.

This is where our soul growth happens.

Let me repeat that.

Soul growth comes from human experiences.

If you’re ready to do this deep soul work integrating your human experiences, getting to know your shadow and becoming wholly integrated all while held in a sacred nurturing container, join us for 2018 Align & Thrive™️ Mentoring Program.

Check out all the details: http://alignandthrive.com

This ain’t your crystal, rainbows and positive-vibes only Program.

We keep it real. On every level.

If you’re ready for deep transformation foundational shifts on every level, this is for you. 

The 3 important D's of a lightworker's work

Death, Destruction and Darkness
Are a part of the cycle of life.

They are catalysts for breaking down that which no longer serves our highest good.

They help us clear the way for new growth.

They are just as important as birth, growth and light.

We cannot have one without the other.

This is the dichotomy.
It is the cycle of nature.
And she knows what she is doing.

We must not fight it.
Fighting it only contributes to suffering.
It’s us resisting (and I don’t mean that in a good way)
It’s us leaving claw marks in the journey of being changed.

When we flow WITH it we are in alignment.
Yes, even the death, destruction, darkness and everything ‘going up in flames’ can be in alignment with your soul.

So allow yourself to crash & burn
Because only from that ‘bottom’ is where you can rise from the ashes.

You don’t have to do this alone. Align & Thrive™️ Energy Alignment Mentoring Program is where we come together and grow through these life experiences, course corrections and soul alignment adventures together.

Early bird ends 12/21/17 - don’t just intend for a transformational 2018, commit to it through action.

Http://alignandthrive.com for all the details.

Here's the thing about fear...

I'm going to take you back to one of the scariest times in my life.

I knew that I didn't want to do what I was doing anymore and yet I had no idea what I was going to do!

I didn't have a plan... I didn't have any experience to do anything else... and the fear was consuming me.

And yet I had this little nudge inside... this inkling... this whisper of a knowing... things were about to change... and in big ways...

The best part about it, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, is that I subconsciously had given myself permission to be open.

There was this small part of me that was curious...

I was willing to trust the Universe because I had no idea what the hell I was doing.

And the best part was that I only needed to do 'the next indicated thing'.

I didn't have to have it all figured out. I didn't have to have an elaborate and detailed plan.

I just needed to feel all the nerves, all the fears and take the first step.

This was when I was moving from Seattle to Colorado and didn't know anyone and only had a half-time job lined up.

This was also when I was getting ready to leave my last job and go back to school as the economy was tanking.

And this was when the nudge came to apply for a high end mentoring program out of state that would require me to travel there once a month for a year and I had no idea how I would pay for any of it.

So, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, when I say that I KNOW that you even considering Align & Thrive™ is a lot, I KNOW. I too have been there.

It's not just asking a lot in terms of committing financially, but it's also asking a lot of you to be willing to feel the fears and do it anyway.

It's asking you to trust. To trust your soul that this nudge is there for a reason. And that more will be revealed. And that you don't have to know it all right now.

It's asking you to take a step outside your comfort zone and commit to yourself. To change your ways and be willing to shine your light in this world - to stop playing small, to stop hiding.

To be willing to invest in yourself. To trust that this program has what you are looking for. To trust that your soul has been guiding you here for a reason.

And, {{ subscriber.first_name }}, I'm going to be super real with you... it's scary as f*ck!

I had no idea how I was going to pay for things each time listed above.

And yet I trusted that the Universe will continue to provide. And, guess what! It did! And it continues to provide!

I had no idea how things were going to unfold and where it would lead me. And yet, here I am - happier than I have ever been, healthier on every level and doing something I never thought I would do!

As we continue to be willing to live a life of alignment, we build this level of unwavering faith.

The one thing that I continue to find to be true, is the more fears you have around it, the more in alignment it is for you.

And those fears can be actual feelings of fear... and it can also show up in other ways such as excuses or reasons for why you can't do it. Logistics: not enough time, or money, or 'I have this project', etc. Or maybe you feel a reaction of resistance.

I'm going to call BS. All of these are excuses of the ego.

Look, I could have told myself that I'm in school, living off student loans, working odd jobs trying to make ends meet and there is NO WAY that I can afford to fly back and forth to my mentoring program each month and pay the monthly tuition, plus any additional expenses, etc.
And trust me, there were plenty of times, where I thought, "Holy sh*t. What the hell did I just get myself in to??" for each situation.

And yet, when I took a moment to visualize myself in class, learning from that mentor, it felt sooooo good! I knew my soul was excited.

I knew that it didn't make any logical sense, and yet I had to do it.

This is how I know that the more excuses, resistance and fear I have around something the more in alignment it is for me.

Even George Addair said it, "Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear."

I know that you've felt this before as well. You wouldn't be on here if you haven't.

Rather than allowing fear to hold you back...use it. Use fear as your invitation to take the next indicated step. 

It's a key to unlock this door and step into a whole new world.

I'm here to remind you that you are brave. That the Universe is here to support you. That you are so loved and the moment you make the decision to take that first step to follow your soul, the Universe begins to rearrange and realign itself to match you where you're at.

If you're willing to trust and take that first step to a thriving life aligned with your soul, you can sign up now here.

If you're still wanting to get clarity and be open to it, you can schedule a free no-pressure 30-mins session with me here.

2017 Align & Thrive™ closes at 11:59pm MST on Sunday, January 15th, 2017.

Don't spend your year in regret and wondering what could have been. Don't spend another year spinning your wheels without focus and doing the same old, same old.

You can have this be a transformational year and set this intention for the next nine years to be magical and filled with miracles!

Here's to you transforming your fear into action,

ashley