A Time to Go Within

Written By Annette Rugolo

As the days grow shorter, we’re invited to gently turn inward. Once we settle into the rhythm of longer nights and softer daylight, we can begin to rest in the beautiful yin energy of the season. Yin is often described as the energy of the mother — nurturing, enveloping, and womb-like when we allow ourselves to relax into its embrace.

In Eastern wisdom, yin and yang are the two complementary forces that shape all aspects of life. Yin represents earth, the feminine, darkness, receptivity, and the capacity to absorb. Yang symbolizes heaven, the masculine, light, action, and outward expression. Together, they form a dynamic dance — as one rises, the other naturally softens — reflecting the ongoing process of the universe and everything within it. Their harmony is illustrated through the familiar yin-yang symbol: two interdependent halves of one whole.

It’s interesting that as the natural world leans into darkness and stillness, our outer lives often become more active. The season are filled with celebrations — Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s — making this one of the busiest times of the year, even as nature encourages us to slow down and turn inward.

It’s especially important to slow down during this time, even if it’s only for 20 minutes a day.

If you notice yourself feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or constantly rushing from one thing to the next, gently learning to pause may be exactly what your body and spirit are asking for.

Here are a few simple ways to move through the holiday season with more ease and calm:

·       A lot of people make a list of to-do’s but know that you do not have to complete the list in one day.  If you check one thing off of your list, congratulate yourself.

·       Spending time in nature is a great way to slow down and get out of your head.  Nature has the ability to ground you, quieting the brain, and restoring your energy. It will help lower your blood pressure, increase creativity, and elevate your immune system.

·       Take a break from your phone.  Technology is great but we all need a break from it.  Consider turning off your phone for a couple of hours or even an entire day.  You will be amazed at how good you feel by not having to respond to everyone’s needs.  At the very least, try silencing some (or all!) of the notifications on your phone so there are fewer dings and beeps vying for your attention.

·       As we go into the busiest time of the year, sometimes we forget to breathe or breathe shallowly.  Take 5 minutes out of your day and focus on your breath.  Breathing helps regulate many things in your body and will bring you into a place of calmness, even if it’s for 5 minutes.

·       Savor your morning coffee or tea.  Savoring your first cup of coffee or tea will help you begin your day at a slower pace.  And as you enjoy your beverage, try not to turn your phone on or listen to or read the news. 

·       If you have mindfulness or meditation practice, try to do that for at least 10 minutes every day. 

·       At least once a week or every two weeks, give yourself a gift of a bath.  Adding a cup of sea salt and a couple drops of lavender will cleanse your aura field and you will feel both relaxed and refreshed.

·       Practicing gratitude is a great way to slow down and find more enjoyment in life. Not only does it help bring you back to the present moment, but it also shifts your mindset in a positive direction. Being grateful for the food you eat, the water you drink, for your family, even for the warm shower that cleans you every day, will change the way you look at life on a daily basis.

Whatever you do during this beautiful yin season, I wish you space, time and awareness to enjoy the beautiful months ahead. 

Annette Rugolo

Annette’s greatest passion is to help people align with their soul purpose. By employing a deep understanding of vibrational healing and universe-messaging, she can easily tune into a client’s energy through soul-to-soul connections. After identifying what is preventing a person from living his or her life’s purpose, she enables the release of physical, emotional, mental or karmic patterns.

Annette holds certificates in cranial sacral therapy, qigong, massage therapy and yoga. By training in many alternative healing methods, she became a Certified Master Instructor for inner diamond meditation and diamond dowsing with Marie Diamond Global. She started teaching transformational seminars in 1999 and began her Inner Diamond teaching career with Marie Diamond in 2002.

After years of preparation and study, she is in the unique position of being the only person, other than Marie Diamond, who is trained and qualified to activate all the dowsing products and essences. Both Annette and Marie continue to work in close partnership by collaborating on international summits and conferences. Annette has also assisted in developing and expanding the Diamond Methods to enlighten more than 500 million people worldwide.

Through her role as a Master Instructor, she has taught basic and master classes to more than 1000 students around the world, where she was mentoring and consulting with people in 20 countries. By holding classes, soul retrievals and environmental healings, Annette continues to help others raise the vibration of their personal energy fields and the energy of their homes.

As a Soul Whisperer and Nature Spirits Guide, her method of guiding souls, who are stuck in this world and looking to return home, is detailed in her book, “Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls.” Annette’s book received a favorable review by Kirkus Indie.

“In this latest work, the author tells of her various adventures in the realm of spirituality and the paranormal, involving such phenomena as ghosts, past lives, and clairvoyance. Overall, a soothing tone of gentleness runs through the entire work, as when she notes that “Helping our spirit brothers and sisters go home is the best choice when given the opportunity. Fans of spiritualist writing will be both intrigued and comforted.”

Buy Annette’s book, “Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls,” on Amazon.

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