Newsletter - 6/26/22
Intro ~
Hello beautiful special magical curious readers :) I wanted to start fresh with this newsletter issue - like it’s the very first one. But the truth is that it isn’t. The truth is that I’ve been doing this, as you know, for a very long time. This is the second (third?) time around! Perfectly positioned for this upcoming New Moon in Cancer. New Moons are a time of refresh, while Cancer is so cozy and nurturing. And I’m writing this on my favorite day of the year, the summer solstice! The ripeness of abundance, love, joy, laughter, food, scents and textures, are everywhere I look and igniting my senses!
I had my la mode du jour newsletter for almost two years; I paused at the beginning of March 2020 because I just didn’t feel I had much to share. From then until a few months ago, I have been in an ocean-deep healing period. In somatic therapy, hypnotism, plant medicine, changing the way I think and feel and eat and speak, moving from New York City to Los Angeles, completely changing the path of my life and coming to align with my destiny.
Moving to LA opened thousands of doors for me because I chose to follow my intuition, listen to my heart and the signs from my angels and spiritual team, I was ready to take the leap onto the path of a healer and a spiritual teacher. When I first started practicing Reiki, I felt so uncomfortable calling myself a Healer. Because if you are a healer you know, we support our clients and friends and community in their own evolution. They do “the work” and we help <3 It has become clear as being struck by lighting, that my new “title” is spiritual teacher. I have insecurity around calling myself a “spiritual teacher”, because I am only 26 and have so much life to learn ahead of me. I fear judgement from elders who I admire and love and respect that how could I possibly be a spiritual teacher when I am so young? Here’s what I have to say back to my insecurities though ~ 1. A baby inherently is a spiritual teacher. 2. A wise man knows he knows nothing. and 3. I know that my soul is older and wiser than I consciously know. That I have been preparing for this for lifetimes, and that every astrologer/numerologist/healer/teacher/intuitive I have had the privilege to work with has already told me that is my path. But I was very resistant!! Even though deep down I know it is my destiny! Funny how we resist things like that :) I am still me, I am still Gaby, I am just embracing further all parts of who I am, creating a more whole and embodied me.
Anyway ~ Let me introduce you to my new newsletter format, because as we continue to commune, more and more wisdom will spill out from my heartmind onto the page and to/for you. Weekly on Sunday, just how we like it, you will receive in your inbox a little spiritual sermon from me directly to you. This is the most energetically clear and direct way for us to connect :) There will be a little intro, a little spiritual lesson plan for the week, and a section of what is lighting me up. Then on Wednesdays, there will be an Almost Heaven RADIO ! mini episode, where I will speak further on the topic of that week’s newsletter. This is ~ COMING SOON ~ :)
I am so thrilled and confident in this venture, because it is divinely guided by God. I know I am on the right path because my business is between me and Source and no one else ! That being said, let’s get to today’s topic. Oh and p.s. this first issue is extra long since I wanted to give a little update, but future letters will be a bit shorter ;)
Lesson Plan ~ GOD
Lol I love starting off with “GOD”. Like hi, trigger warning perhaps for those who feel uncomfortable? Hi, I see you, I have in the past vehemently rejected that word. Okay so, there is sooo much to say. Here’s the thing, I love God. I am obsessed with God. I will be talking A LOT about God. Not in a religious sense, in an all encompassing oneness-consciousness magic of the universe way. Each lesson plan will differ depending on what is channeling through me for the week, and I wanted to start here since I will be mentioning God/Universe a lot a lot.
What is “God” to me? I will share the story of how I came to this realization in our first podcast episode soon, so for today I will share my definition. Please keep in mind that my purpose is to share what I love and what has aided/guided me in creating the most magical life that I live, purely to inspire you to creating yours. And I say this all while knowing I have so much more that I desire in life, so much more to learn that I don’t even know yet, and giving myself grace to grow and change however I feel.
God is everything. God is the magic of the Universe. God is in every flower, every smile, every tear, every wave, every mountain, every moment of grief and every moment of laughter.
You know when you’re laughing with a friend at lunch and you’re crying because the server pronounced a word in a funny way and then you almost choke on your avocado toast and then your friend is recording it because somehow that moment it is the quite possibly the funniest thing to ever have happen and will ever happen? God is that sparkle.
Or when you are driving on the highway and you pass your grandparents old exit and you blow them a kiss and suddenly feel chills all over your body, like they are saying “hi” back to you? God.
Or when you get let go of a job that you were feeling meh at but didn’t love but didn’t hate but knew that you wanted more from you life? And even though you “have no idea” what you want to do next, you’re somehow relieved and excited? And you’re also scared and confused? Still God.
We are so divinely guided. The energy all around us, seeing our neighbors as though they have God within them. Treating ourselves like we have God within us. Respecting myself and my needs, listening to others needs with loving awareness and compassion, little moments of mindfulness that allow us to appreciate the holiness in every little thing. Every crack in the pavement guiding you towards smoother walks.
Some people feel comfortable referring to a higher power as Spirit, Source, Inner Buddha Nature, Mother Earth, Gaia, or maybe not giving this energy a name at all. I feel comfortable with God - though it took me 10 years to get there through evolution and learning and anxiety and joy - so when I say God, the above is what I mean. That God is in everything, the divine web of the multiverse that holds us and connects us all together. Take what resonates and leave the rest <3
There will be more talk of angels and spiritual teams, let’s just start here ;)
More to come :)
with heaps of gratitude and love,
Gaby
Spark ~
(a few things currently sparking joy/curiosity/inspiration)
I love a gold pinky ring and am inspired by this designer, Rafael Indiana, and their golden holy creations :)
Every month I greatly look forward to watching Jane International Tarot videos on Youtube. I recommend watching for your sun and rising sign, and paying the bonus $6 for the comprehensive reading on her website. I take notes and refer to them throughout the month, highly highly recommend.
I am manifesting long healthy nails after having gelx manicures, and as they continue to grow and break I'm waiting for the day when I can use this at home kit. My higher self has really nice nails !
Hiking in the morning is bringing me extreme presence, peace, joy, and gratitude.
Thank you to my dear friend Coco for letting me try her Glow Balm because now I am in loooveee.
Lastly, the new Mapache album is my summer soundtrack <3
~ thank you thank you thank you ~
* see you next week, sending you beams of Reiki love through the ethers from my heart to yours *
