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Ever Done Anything Stupid?

1/29/2015

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Ever felt like me (see the picture on the left)? You all are probably like "Duh, who hasn't?!"  Well, I'll ask anyway - have you ever done something you thought was the stupidest thing you could have ever done? If yes, please proceed…If no, please proceed with caution. ;-)

Years ago when I first began my spiritual journey, I made an attempt to leave the legal industry abruptly with no plan in place. So, I jumped on the next immediate thing I thought at the time would send me fast money – a multi-level marketing (MLM) company. Without spending too much time on this subject, I learned that it was twice as hard as working a nine-to-five job because this would be the only source of income I had. I also learned that I couldn’t sell something I didn’t really believe in, but I gave it a shot anyway. I lost my way and got discouraged, you know why?

I was focused around money, making it and with it came the worrying, the doubts and cares surrounding my financial situation. I didn’t realize then that by doing so, I was slowly building walls that would impede my progress hence stopping the flow of ANY type of abundance in my life. Well, needless to say, my MLM career didn’t last long. So I bit the bullet, ate crow or whatever you want to call it and went crawling back to the legal industry. This time though, I decided to call the shots and by doing so, I decided to sign up with a job placement agency. I would pick and choose who and where I would work and how much I wanted to get paid.

What I learned when I returned to the legal industry was this – whatever I created, I can undo and start anew. I would take different job assignments until I found what I FELT was the right fit; I would NOT let anyone pressure me into “taking a job” then regretting it later (as I have done so often in the past). I also, in the past, never took responsibility and directed the energy and anger I had on the legal industry. When in fact, I’ve learned so much from the different industries I worked (Probate, Asbestos, Litigation, just to name a few – before you ask though – I CAN NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE, so please refrain from doing so), mastering Microsoft Word and most legal software, calculating deadlines, planning ahead and I have actually even used my intuition so many times before and looking back now, I’ve heard it more often than not that I was “quite intuitive” – I knew what questions to ask, where to look for information and I anticipated the next plan of action even before the attorney would come back to me. All because of years I invested into this industry – this is what I went to school for.

To date I not only have my wonderful Spiritual Healing practice, but I also have my career as a Legal Secretary as well. I do love them both and I am grateful that God has blessed me with both industries.

With that wisdom, I’ve learned and implemented the following on my daily practice:

1.         When I focused on the big picture, I saw situations and people transform right before my eyes.

2.         When I focused on helping others instead of pondering how much money I could make, the opportunities and abundance came flowing into my life as fast as I could fathom them.

3.         When I stopped worrying and released my worries, doubts and cares surrounding ANY SITUATION, God stepped in, resolved the issues and I quickly manifested peace and happiness. As soon as I felt like I was going to worry or better yet, obsess, I would repeatedly tell God to take away these worries and replace them with positive thoughts. *This process is a work in progress*

4.         I became more assertive, I said No whenever something didn’t feel right; I asked for God to send his communication angels to help me tactfully communicate with conviction.

5.         Finally, I grew in self-love, I learned to let go of ANY expectations and I ALLOWED myself to receive God’s blessings. I unlearned what I learned by replacing my thought process with “it’s ok to love myself and care for myself – this way; I’m able to help others more.”

I hope  this helps. Here’s another key – being open and fluid to change is a must. I’d love to hear your comments on what you are doing to improve your life. Remember, feel free to share – this is as much my safe haven as it is yours, no judgments here. Till next time, I bid you all love, light and compassion.

~Maria


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My Happy List for a Happy Life

1/20/2015

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So the following top 10 things are what I do daily so that I appreciate my life and the miracles of life around me: 

1.  Live, love and laugh - live life like it's your last day on earth; love everyone even if they piss you off, not everyone knows how to express themselves - so don't take it personal; and laugh at yourself as often as possible.

2.  Remember that there are always others around you who are either in the same boat as you OR have gone through what you're going through. The difference is that they took action to change their circumstances - and so can you.

3.  Keep in mind that life is not perfect. Our souls are here on earth to learn, to grow and evolve into the best form of us. Make mistakes, learn from them and get over it.

4.  When you find yourself obsessing (as I often do but I’m PERMANENTLY changing that habit into this...), let go and let God. Let me spell it out for you, ALWAYS pray for what you want, for example, "Dear God, I release my worries, doubts and cares surrounding my financial situation; I am open to receiving your infinite abundance. Amen."

5.  Remember that God loves ALL of His children.  We ALL are worth of His blessings, we just need to be open to receiving them and know that our prayers are answered; just not in the way we expected them and definitely not in the form we expected them. As my best friend, Theresa would say "No expectations, no disappointments." Just get out of the way and let God take care of business!

6.  Build your relationship with God. Pray to God or have a conversation with God. When I say prayer, it need not be formal (see #4 for an example of a prayer). When I say have a conversation with God, talk to God like you were talking to your best friend, God loves us unconditionally too.

7.  Help others in any way you can. The biggest and most precious way is to be giving of your time. Sometimes, someone just needs someone to listen to them or to sit there in stillness with them.

8.  Wake up grateful, this can change your life in a dramatic way - YOU TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE HAPPY - which of course, you are well-deserving of.

9.  Travel and see the world - where there's a will there's a way. Ask God for help on this as well, all you have to do is be open to receiving. See how "the other half lives." Learn and experience other ways of life outside of your own town, state or country.

10.  I've saved the best for last - LOVE YOURSELF UNCONDITIONALLY and you will learn to love those around unconditionally. If you want others to truly love you for you, then you must first do the same for yourself. Remember you can only change yourself and your circumstances; YOU CAN'T CHANGE SOMEONE ELSE! Don't try it; you will only push them away. ALSO, part of loving yourself is not allowing yourself to carry or take on another's energy. DON'T HOLD GRUDGES AND FORGIVE AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. *Forgiveness means that you love yourself more than holding onto someone else's draining energy.* Forgiveness allows you to release yourself from someone else's control and allows you to remember not to have that act repeated.

Bonus:  Unlearn what you were conditioned to learn. It's never too late to learn new things.

As always, I bid you all love, light and compassion now and always.

~Maria
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Kurios

1/13/2015

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Last Friday, January 9, 2015, I attended my first ever Cirque du Soleil show. This show was entitled "Kurios", cabinet of curiosities. I believe it was like a time machine-themed show where people from what appeared to be the 1920s or 30s were transported into the pseudo future. At any rate, performers from contortionist to acrobats to the live musicians performed their tasks in such perfection that I couldn’t find a better phrase except “freaks of nature." Trust me, I HATE LABELING OR BEING LABELED but I couldn't find a better phrase to praise these individuals that were God-sent; they moved with the grace of the wind and sang like the birds chirping in the wee hours of the morning. Their fluid movements were just phenomenal.

It was such a treat. While everyone was gasping and sat on the edge of their seats due to the death-defying acts, I sat there like a child at her first circus show, I sat there with eyes wide in mere awe. It was like staring at the sun, I sat in admiration. I even told my 2 girlfriends that it is a must to make this a tradition. Why did I wait so long? I guess I know the answer to that. I wouldn't have appreciated Cirque then as much as I do now.

The two pictures above are from the show. I can go on and on but honestly, Cirque du Soleil is to be watched and experienced, that's how you capture the essence of it. I didn't take any further pictures or videos for fear of taking away the feeling of such an experience. Don't take my word for it, PLEASE see the show yourself and experience it in full awesomeness.

As I come to this end of this blog, I also come to the conclusion that I needed to be at this show so I can remember what it was like to feel like a child again, what it was like to let go and let God. Surrender was my main lesson from this show and I did...THE ENTIRE WEEKEND.

So here's to my new annual tradition and I bid you all love, light and compassion.

~Maria
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Brown Like Me...

1/6/2015

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About a month ago, I shared a post (click here for the full article) entitled "A Brief History Of Filipinos’ Obsession With White Skin." This article hit home. Growing up I was surrounded by other Pilipinos who were "fortunate" to be light-complected; and how their parents would praise about their light complexion and look at their children as if they were looking at the sun, with such awe and admiration. My parents raised me differently - they were education-focused. Mom always told me "ang mahalaga sa iyo at sa tao ay ang utak mo, mag aral ka ng mag aral" translated to "the most valuable asset you have and to others is your mind, so keep learning." My mom and dad encouraged my education and she even encouraged my interactions with other children in my neighborhood. I was always different and I always wanted to "fit-in". LOL - fitting in now is a joke. I would have never fit in because I was and always will be different. For a very long time, I never wanted to be different; for a very long time, I just wanted to be accepted for who I was regardless of my skin color.

When I grew up in Salinas, Pilipinos were the minorities amongst the growing number of Mexican people. Salinas was, at that time, predominantly white with a fast-growing Mexican population. There were very few of us at that time. When Pilipino kids did get together, we hardly talked about home, we only talked about what other "normal" kids talked about which was playing, the latest toys, the new bikes and candy. As a matter of fact, Pilipinos were taught to keep "our dirty laundry" at home where it belongs.

Now, I realize, the more I fought and hid who I was, who I am - the more rebellious I became and the more outrageous my acts were (I abused drugs, sex, etc.) I grew to hate myself because I wasn't "light enough, tall enough or smart enough." I had high expectations of myself, yet I had low self-esteem. Over time, I realized that self-love is needed in order to value oneself. Self-love that isn't taught at home but taught and learned later on in life when escapism no longer provided the band-aid to cover the wounds of self-hate. It's been quite a journey - working on this relationship on myself and falling in love with myself. I've long accepted myself, fallen in and out of love with myself, laughed at me and continue to do so. But it's all worth it. So, when you have a chance - please read the article, it too is worthwhile.

Happy New Year and I bid you all love, light and compassion.

~Maria
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