While each soul is unique and so are your life experiences, healing has universal components, a roadmap with specific stops we all share, and the first stop is Awareness. It's the cornerstone, the foundation upon which all healing, magical practises, and habits and behaviours of everyday life are built on and around. So let's dive deep into what awareness means, why it's so important, and how you can harness its magic at every stage of your healing process.

What is Awareness?

There’s a reason awareness is the first stop on the healing, personal development, magical exploration journey. Your mind is far more powerful than you probably give it credit for and simple bringing awareness to some aspect of your life will begin to manifest changes there. Think of awareness as turning on the lights in a dark room. It's about becoming fully present and conscious of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's the act of shining a gentle spotlight on the inner workings of your mind and heart, without judgment or expectation. As soon as you shine the light and properly see what you are working with you can better organize your energy and your efforts to get better results.

The Importance of Awareness in Healing and Energy Work

Awareness is like the key that unlocks the door to transformation. Ninety-five percent of all the decisions you make right now are a result of what is going on in your subconscious mind. This murky, hard to reach place is filled with programs and conditions installed before you were 7 old, and it’s still running the show!!!

So, if you aren’t getting the most from your human experience, practising awareness brings the subconscious to the conscious level allowing you to see things as they truly are, to recognize patterns, triggers, and obstacles that may be holding you back. Without awareness, it's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded—you might stumble around aimlessly, never finding your way out. You will be essentially be caught in quick-fix superficial actions that will not produce the healing and magical results you seek.

Recognizing Where You Are

Whether this is your first time engaging with the healing process or a seasoned self-healer, awareness plays a crucial role. Here are some markers, so you can identify where you feel you are at the moment.

Overwhelmed and Coping

Does this sound like you?

• You feel overwhelmed by your emotions or circumstances. Crying, getting angry or agitated, or even falling asleep are ‘normal’ for you.

• You feel constantly on edge or overwhelmed by emotions.

• You engage in frequent avoidance behaviors (alcohol, scrolling, too much TV, etc) to cope with stress.

• You struggle to articulate thoughts or make decisions due to racing thoughts.

• You experience physical symptoms such as tension, fatigue, or headaches.

• You find it difficult to engage in self-care activities or maintain routines.

For those feeling overwhelmed by their emotions or circumstances, awareness can be a lifeline. It's about gently acknowledging where you are without judgment. Just noticing your thoughts, feelings, and sensations can be a powerful first step toward healing.

Start small. Take just a few moments each day to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Notice how you're feeling, what thoughts are swirling around in your mind. No need to change anything, just observe. Create a ritual to honor your feelings. Light a candle, take a few deep breaths, and allow yourself to fully feel whatever emotions arise. Trust that this simple act of acknowledgment is a powerful form of healing magic.

Going Deeper

Perhaps this is you:

• You recognize the need for change and actively seek out resources and support to facilitate deeper healing.

• You engage in self-reflection and introspection to explore underlying pain points and triggers.

• You experiment with new coping strategies and self-care practices to cultivate resilience and emotional well-being.

• You are open to exploring past traumas or challenging experiences in order to understand their impact on present-day beliefs and behaviors.

• You embrace vulnerability and are willing to confront uncomfortable emotions as part of the healing process.

As you begin to explore deeper layers of healing, awareness becomes your compass. It helps you uncover hidden wounds, buried beliefs, and subconscious patterns that may be keeping you stuck. With awareness comes the power to choose—to lean into discomfort, to embrace vulnerability, and to start the journey toward true healing.

Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts, feelings, and observations. Notice any recurring themes or patterns that emerge. This can provide valuable insights into areas where deeper work may be needed. Work with crystals or oracle cards to deepen your connection to your intuition. Before journaling or meditation, hold a crystal or pull a card and allow its energy to guide you in your exploration.

Mastery and Integration

When you are practised with the healing process Awareness brings deeper rewards. If this is you:

• You have been able to recognize recurring patterns or obstacles in personal growth journeys in other areas of your life and are looking to continue in new areas.

• You feel a sense of frustration or stagnation in certain areas of life despite previous progress.

• You desire deeper self-awareness and understanding of underlying beliefs that may be hindering personal growth.

• You are open to exploring uncomfortable emotions and challenging past experiences as part of the healing process.

• You seeking clarity and alignment with true desires and potential, and a commitment to dismantling limiting beliefs to manifest positive change.

As you continue to deepen your healing journey, awareness becomes second nature and you have full trust in the healing process. You've developed a keen sense of self-awareness that guides your every step. You're able to recognize when old patterns arise, and you have the tools and wisdom to respond with compassion and grace.

Practice self-compassion. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a dear friend. Remember that healing is a journey, and it's okay to stumble along the way. Work with affirmations or mantras to reinforce positive beliefs and intentions. Repeat phrases such as "I am worthy," "I am whole," or "I am enough" as a reminder of your inherent worthiness and power.

What to use Awareness for

Awareness is a skill that anyone can learn to become more conscious of their subconscious programming. The more aware you are, the more you are able to rewire the programming to update and align with a you that feels more like YOU.

Awareness is used to track patterns of thought and behaviour, to pay more attention to inner dialogue, poor coping mechanisms that favor avoidance over facing and being with, and what things trigger you into fear, anxiety or worry.

Using Awareness as a consistent tool in your every day can also help you track the changes that are occurring over time, as well as give insight into recurring patterns and themes that need more attention and love.

With this information you are better able to call your energy and focus back from draining areas like the ruminating over the past where your efforts are no longer useful, as well as the future where you energy can not yet be applied. You learn how to bring your energy home to the Present where all choices live and provide you with a higher level of discernment you can make empowered, magical choices that are best suited to you.

Embrace the Magic of Awareness

So there you have it, my friend—the power of awareness on your healing journey. Whether you're just starting out or you're well on your way, remember that awareness is your greatest ally. Embrace its magic, trust in its guidance, and know that you are always exactly where you need to be.