Spiritual Grit

As émpïré continues to tumble down, it's hard to avoid feeling overwhelmed and helpless. This distracts us from our work towards liberation AND from living our lives. How do we stay sane amidst it all? How do we balance between being fully present in our daily lives and fighting for collective liberation? How do we manage the range of feelings and emotions while staying grounded? Tune into to learn a few tools that can help you stay grounded, clear and focused while also creating joy. ===============Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:Tarot/Oracle Card: The Knight of Swords “This Sky” by Hafiz=============== Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.comInstagram: @leslieannhobayan Email: leslieann@suryagian.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRyKundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

How can we navigate in this very noisy world according to our purpose if we can't hear ourselves? How do we know what our soul's purpose is? Do we even need to know what it is?In this week's episode, I give you tips on how to listen deeply to your heart. I also talk about dreams and your heart’s desires. How they are a compass for you. How your purpose plays a role in the collective imagination during a time of disintegration.Tune in to find your way, your path amidst the chaos ===============Today’s poems/ Books mentioned:Tarot/Oracle Card: Knight of Wands“I Vote For You For God” by Hafiz=============== Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned:Subscribe to mailing list + community: ⁠suryagian.com/subscribe⁠ and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos”Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: ⁠leslieann.substack.com⁠Instagram: @leslieannhobayan Email: ⁠leslieann@suryagian.com⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy⁠Kundalini Yoga Classes: ⁠https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

I hate to state the obvious, but we live in a divisive time. Everyone is quick to pick a fight or react with sharpness, even harm. Everyone is in hyper-survival mode. So how are we supposed to create communities of care when we're too busy cutting each other down? How can softness help us remember our common humanity?In this week's episode, I share some insights I learned while laid up in bed for two weeks with the worst case of the flu I'd ever seen, including how we might connect with the simple kindness of a smile. Tune in! ===============Today’s poems/ Books mentioned: Tarot/Oracle Card:  The Four of Pentacles “All the Hemispheres” by Hafiz=============== Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned: Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos” Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter:leslieann.substack.com Instagram: @leslieannhobayan  Email: leslieann@suryagian.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

Discover how to uncover unconscious patterns and the importance of self-reflection during the winter months. Dive into the transformative power of darkness as a nurturing space for personal growth. Explore ancestral wisdom and the significance of the tarot, specifically the tower card. Learn how to navigate self-discovery in a fast-paced world and embrace personal growth in the age of Aquarius. This enlightening journey advocates for stillness and rest as essential tools for fighting against societal oppression.

Explore the challenges of speaking one's truth amidst societal pressures and the fear of losing connections. Delve into the importance of self-care and authentic expression for personal growth. Discover how individual truths can affect collective dynamics and relationships. Reflect on the risks of navigating divisive ideologies and the courage needed to voice uncomfortable realities. Lastly, consider how spiritual experiences can deepen compassion and responsibility in our interconnected lives.

How can we navigate in this very noisy world according to our purpose if we can't hear ourselves? How do we know what our soul's purpose is? Do we even need to know what it is? In this week's episode, I give you tips on how to listen deeply to your heart. I also talk about dreams and your heart’s desires. How they are a compass for you. How your purpose plays a role in the collective imagination during a time of disintegration. Tune in to find your way, your path amidst the chaos  =============== Today’s poems/ Books mentioned: Tarot/Oracle Card: Knight of Wands “I Vote For You For God” by Hafiz ===============  Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned: Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos” Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com Instagram: @leslieannhobayan  Email: leslieann@suryagian.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

In this week's episode it's all about connecting with the body. How can we stay centered and clear-minded during the crumbling of empire? How can we stay focused on our task at hand for liberation? It comes down to our relationship with our bodies and with each other.  Tune in this week to learn how we can walk through the ever-growing and deepening darkness of our time. And if you need practical support, sign up for my 4-week Kundalini yoga class starting on Friday, January 31st.   =============== Today’s poems/ Books mentioned: Tarot/Oracle Card: Deep Cellular Healing “A Hole in the Flute” by Hafiz ===============  Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned: Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos” Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com Instagram: @leslieannhobayan  Email: leslieann@suryagian.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxAeQWRRsSo5E7PBJdZUeoEAYXnAtuyRy Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

As we enter a portal into more darkness, we need to remember that change equals growth. And while nobody really talks about this, growth is painful. How can we stay steady and endure the discomfort, knowing that change is inevitable? How can we reframe challenges in order to learn from the pain? To learn that we are not being tested nor are we being punished. We are just being pushed to grow. Tune into this week's episode to learn how to stay steady in the chaos. How to be like a seed in the earth.  =============== Today’s poems/ Books mentioned: Tarot/Oracle Card: Doors are opening for you:  you decide rewards and wildcard “I saw two birds” by Hafiz ===============  Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned: Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos” Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com Instagram: @leslieannhobayan  Email: leslieann@suryagian.com Writing as Resistance: https://www.suryagian.com/writing-as-resistance  Kundalini Yoga Classes: https://www.suryagian.com/anchor-amplify-kundalini

Explore the essential nature of community during turbulent times, emphasizing deep listening as a foundation for connection. Discover how community dynamics play a crucial role in pursuing collective liberation. Personal stories highlight the importance of safe spaces and unity in social justice movements. Delve into the complexities of love and resilience through poetry, and embrace a meditative challenge designed to cultivate joy amidst chaos.

How do we prepare for this new year that promises to be full of upheavals? How do we keep going, keep fighting for libëration in the face of the Empïre’s indifference? Resilience, community, and creation. As I often like to quote “La Vie Boheme” from the musical, RENT: “The opposite of war isn’t peace - it’s creation!” In this week’s episode, I start off by talking about abundance, generosity, and compassion and how these are crucial for community. If we are to affect change, we must be in relationship with each other in these ways. And in the face of so much destruction, we must create. Listen in to learn how writing can be that mode of creation AND resistance. And then sign up for the 5-day writing workshop intensive, Writing As Resistance, because taking tangible action towards liberation feels good. It’s happening next week! Online, Jan 13-17, 2025. Register here: suryagian.com/writing-as-resistance  =============== Today’s poems/ Books mentioned: Tarot/Oracle Card: Six of Pentacles (Reversed) “The Hatcheck Girl” by Hafiz ===============  Courses / Exclusive Content / Book Mentioned: Subscribe to mailing list + community: suryagian.com/subscribe and get the 7-day meditation challenge, “Spark Joy in Chaos” Subscribe to “Adventures in Midlife” newsletter: leslieann.substack.com Instagram: @leslieannhobayan  Email: leslieann@suryagian.com Writing as Resistance: https://www.suryagian.com/writing-as-resistance