Trust & Transition

The inhale and exhale are a knowing and an unknowing that constantly connect us to mystery. There are definitely forces beyond our control that sustain us…

In the past few months I have gotten called back into the mystery! It started with months of this insane illness that prevented me from doing most everything but watch TV and read. (Was a truly needed break, despite the pain and lack of sleep).

I inquired into the illness, why is this happening? One of the mysteries that fascinates me is the possibility that all sickness has an energetic component to it. That the spirit is somehow needing a change of course and the illness comes in to wake us up, and re-align us. (This is a controversial idea because some things happen beyond our control). Maybe it’s Polyanna of me to look for the cosmic order in even the worst scenarios, but I think things are not so black and white. I am seeing now there was some intelligence in my illness…

Sickness spurs people to soul search. We get desperate to heal and will try anything. (Like eliminating sugar, carbs and coffee!) I did acupuncture, went to different doctors and Natural Doctors. I reached out to my favorite healers. Whether it was directly the cause of the illness, or just a lucky side effect, this period of illness has re-aligned me to what I really want to do with this one precious human life. 

I see the importance of healers and care takers in times when the soul is down, facing difficulty. I feel so held and supported by my friends and community. 

The illness catalyzed my decision to let go of running the North Node studio I started last year in Kingston. But the cosmic giggle I want to convey to you is: the studio and the illness were the perfect set-ups for me to learn and develop my next steps. 

Do you think it is possible that The Universe* has an intelligence that is harmoniously guiding and orchestrating our learning and healing? That is giving us the challenges and support for our spirit to fully blossom?

Or, is it the INDIVIDUAL who decides to use them, to choose to work with them and catalyze positive change?

6 eggs, half a dozen, as my hairdresser says.  

The individual contains the stardust of the universe and THE UNIVERSE exists for the individual to play out karma. Like the inhale and exhale, the individual constantly blends with the outer energies, the two are intermingled. Where does our will and mind end and the universal energies begin? Or, is it all in how we respond to the outer energies (karmas) that we encounter?

Starting a physical studio in 2023 was a big leap for me. It forced me to deal with money, numbers, leases, marketing, etc. I was ready to face my fears and reluctance in order to finally make money doing what I love. Through this experience I proved to myself that I CAN in fact do numbers, marketing. But, my own teaching and personal practice suffered in the time it took to manage the studio. I was busy promoting other people and I didn’t have time to consider what I want to bring into the world. This is a familiar karmic pattern for me, and as soon as I realized IT WAS HAPPENING AGAIN, I got really sick. 

Funny how energy dances with the physical realm, right? Naysayers will call it coincidence. I call it cosmic guidance. 

My point is to share that life is guiding us. That there is some intelligence outside that is nurturing the seeds of soul to blossom. Do you think this is possible? How would it feel, right now, to trust where you are? How would it feel to trust that whatever life circumstances you are in are actually preparing you for your next step? 

It was a realization that came to me in Los Angeles that inspired my first book, Venus Juice. In a twist of humor, if I hadn’t (mistakenly) moved to LA, I wouldn’t have found the material for my book, and all the healing and growth experiences I had there. 

Maybe life doesn’t have to be a straight line, or an upward line, if you can see the beauty of the spiral. 

Lastly, I want to thank you for reading. My hope is that sharing my path will inspire yours. I am excited to evolve how I share, write and teach. Leaning more into the mystical and how to align with life. 

If you are Upstate join me Friday for Trust & Transition Breathwork at North Node! 6:30-8:30pm sign up

Lots of Love, 

Luke