🧘🏻 Meditation may be your missing piece...

Dear Courageous One,

My deepest apologies for my absence here in your inbox. It’s been almost a month since my last message to you. Something I have finally accepted within myself is my need to retreat from time to time. My need to refuel and refill my own cup.

I used to criticize and shame myself when I wasn’t following through or couldn’t be consistent. But the reality is, this is just a part of who I am. In order to show up, share my message and shine my light, I need to take some time to reflect and rest every now and then. 

And in my reemergence, I have been guided to share the beautiful benefit of meditation for not only your marriage, but in life in general.

There’s a bit of humor in the fact that I, Samantha Kaaua, am writing about meditation. There was a period of time where I resisted even the thought of meditation. I used to laugh because I thought that the closest I got to meditating was sleep. 

But the reality is, if I really think about it all, meditation (along with gratitude), truly saved my marriage. I just didn’t think I was actually meditating at the time. 

When I was in the dark night of my soul, I explored the metaphysical world in order to find answers. I spoke to psychics to see if we would make it through the darkness. I felt that religion and Christianity let me down so I searched and searched for more clarity and hope. 

On my quest to find light, I learned about many different things. I learned about archangels, divination tools, the power of setting intentions, and the gift of gratitude. 

Each morning I would wake up extra early, before anyone else, and I would sit in the dark with my intention candle lit. I would close my eyes and repeat a visualization process that I was taught by a few of my mentors. I then would ask for guidance for the day and draw an oracle card. Followed by journaling as many gratitudes as I could think of for life and for my husband. 

I share this not to influence you away from your beliefs, but to encourage you to lean into whatever practices you have that bring you closer to your higher power; to love and light; and to trust and faith. 

As you enter into the weekend, I challenge you to go back to the basics again. Find your faith, follow your heart, forgive yourself and others. This is your opportunity to rest and reset. Create a sacred space for yourself amongst the chaos and find your inner peace. 

Once found, no one can ever take that away from you.

Until next time, keep questioning, keep challenging, and above all, keep loving fiercely.

Yours Truly,

Your Marriage Mindshift Coach