THE POWER OF CHANGE

For many (or most) of us, the word “change” can be scary and/or uncomfortable. It is a word and a concept that can mistakenly take us by surprise and cause a shift in our daily routine. As I sit at a cafe in Ubud, Bali, looking back on the past year, it is undoubtedly crazy how much change I went through. In May 2017 I put in my leave of absence at my corporate job, preparing my move to Chile in June, and not having the slightest clue as to what to expect. My move to Chile brought immense amounts of change, in some ways more difficult than others. It brought about the obvious, like language, culture, and living situation changes. But along with those came others I did not expect - changes with my way of thinking, my beliefs, what I really want out of life. Not to mention huge changes spiritually - not just within my self but also in my career. Continuing forward, my move to Chile led to my one month stay in Bali, an enormous change that basically happened overnight, and would not have been possible without my South America venture.

So how do we deal with these changes when they arise? How to we break out of fear mode to allow the changes to come into fruition? From someone who likes to control things, we must trust. Divine timing is always perfect. When we are presented with a challenging change or perhaps an “out of the blue” seemingly positive change, we must feel what we are going through and use it for personal development to further better our lives. Change is the catalyst to growth, which is the catalyst to positive transformation, which pushes us to living our highest potential. We must know the dark to experience the light. We must believe as we delve into new concepts and ways of living. Once we accept change, our growth accelerates. Moving forward, if change is extra scary for you, start small. Watch how the little day to day changes you make greatly affects your life. From there, trust builds and even greater miracles will occur. <3

Allow. Trust. Feel. Know. Believe. Accept

-The Now With Nat

Natalie Thomas 4/22/18 Natalie Thomas 4/22/18

5 GROUNDING TECHNIQUES

My Top 5 Techniques To Stay Grounded...

We are awakening this very moment to a global transformation. Intense energy is coming through at lightning speed, through solar activations, lunar cycles and shifts in consciousness (to name a few). It is important during this time to protect ourselves and to stay grounded as our DNA is re-wiring and re-activating, dissolving old timelines and programmed thoughts that have been embedded in our soul since the beginning of time. As the energy shifts, we can feel less balanced, lethargic, experience head aches, and just feel “off”.

The new year energy started off STRONG (leaving many of us feeling confused and a bit sad) as we dropped old habits, people, situations, and thoughts that no longer serve us. Below are my top five ways to remain grounded during these intense, yet transformative, times of change. <3

1. SPEND TIME IN NATURE

Spending time in nature + simply connecting to the Earth rejuvenates the mind, body, and soul. Take time by the beach, go on a hike, or simply dig your bare feet into the ground. A mere 20 minutes can do wonders, leaving you with a new sense of clarity and peace.

2. YOGA + MEDITATION

Through yoga, one not only receives a great physical work out, but obtains a healthier mind as well. Yoga and meditation teaches us the act of breath work as we train our minds to become still by sitting in silence and/or hold challenging poses. The practice of yoga also creates balance and detoxification within our bodies and organs. Old emotions and dense vibrations are released, creating more space for light energy.

3. JOURNALING

Journaling is one of my favorite techniques to release old thought patterns and to gain insight about a specific situation or obstacle I might be facing. Journaling gets our creative juices flowing as we let our emotions pour out on paper. I find this technique freeing. Sometimes a single thought turns into a few pages worth of expression and releasing. If you are a first timer, I guarantee you will be surprised how much information reveals itself on paper.

4. SEA SALT BATH

Sea salt baths purify you on a spiritual level. The salt draws out and dissolves negative energies that are held within our bodies — from our own thoughts and experiences, or through interactions with other people. When we surround ourselves with others who might feel anxious or stressed, we can naturally take on these energies as if our own. Salt not only grounds you, but clears your aura as well — leaving you feeling lighter and more balanced.

5. CREATIVITY

What drives your soul? Do you like to paint? Draw? Play an instrument? Plan an event? Think of something that you LOVE (or miss) doing. If this seems impossible, what small step can you take to get closer to feeling creative? As we embrace our passions and acknowledge our creativity, (without judgement), our vibrations rise, creating a balance between mind, body, and spirit.

"With greater understanding comes greater knowing. With greater knowing comes greater self realization. With greater self realization comes greater wisdom. With greater wisdom comes greater truth. With greater truth comes comes greater self expansion. With greater self expansion comes greater knowledge that we are everything, yet nothing."

- The Now With Nat

Natalie Thomas 3/20/18 Natalie Thomas 3/20/18

FEELING THE SHIFT

With all the new (and rare) moon cycles since the beg of December, which has brought an intense flow of new energy, we have all been feeling the shift - which has been somewhat (or very) difficult for a lot of us. Personally, the last month has been challenging after not feeling well and very low on energy. I am just starting to get my groove back! My life also completely took a new direction and pointed me towards my next path here in Chile. It is scary, yet exciting, but the goal is to work on staying grounded and present during these intense energetic changes.

We just had one more new moon this month in Pisces which brought a sense of completion as we wrap the astrological new year (phew!) Now is the time to go deep within and focus on healing sensitive issues and past life events. Focus on honesty, communication, and truth within yourself - this will bring a greater sense of balance during this time. Tap into your creative juices and don't hold back - let your imagination run wild.