In this episode of Wisdom Wednesdays, we explore the quiet courage it takes to ask for help. So often we mistake isolation for strength, carrying burdens alone out of pride or fear — but true power is found in allowing others to stand beside us. There is beauty in being supported, and wisdom in remembering that we were never meant to walk this path alone. https://youtu.be/83SDJaFadiQ

Today is a day of love and connection, embracing not only the love of another, but the love of self, the love of deity and Spirit as a whole. Although yesterday would have been a perfect day to honor Freya, I felt sending this out today was better. Valentines day is often seen as a day for romance between two people. However, my time with honoring and working with Freya has taught me that, learning to love yourself is one of the greatest gifts. She teaches us to be resilient when faced with loneliness and bold when embracing love. To be a fierce warrior for what you believe in, even if the rest of the world thinks your crazy for it. Freya is a goddess of love, lust, sex, magick and Lady of the Vanir. Nature based deities who faught with the Aesir for centuries until peace was brokered. She represents the energy of getting what you want, sometimes at any cost. She lost love and more throughout her stories. Yet she stands strong and powerful. Claiming half of the fallen warriors/dead in battle. It is her Valkyries that claim the first half, leaving Odin with what is left. So today, if you are sharing Valentines day with someone, love them fiercely, and if you are not, ask Freya to find some wild love for yourself and embrace what comes up!!!!!

After recording episode 12 of the Wisdom Wednesday series, it reminded me of the times anger took me to the point of wanting to explode. These times were often difficult to find peace within myself and the people around me, seemed to always be angry, Shamanism and stoicism came into my life almost at the same time. As I was thrusted into the shamanic/spiritual world, stoicism fell into my lap. Stoicism became a guiding compass and foundation, especially when the ego deaths, perception changes and uncertainty of the spiritual world entering my life really revved up. Stoicism often gets a bad wrap of Men ignoring their emotions, totally disassociating from the way they feel to just function in the world. This couldn't be further from the truth. The deeper I studied real Stoicism, it began to mirror what I was doing in my shamanic studies. Both requires deep introspection, healing on all emotional levels, and the ability to feel deeply but function in society. See Stoics feel very deeply but they know how to navigate what they are feeling, recognize it is a momentary event and can go about their days knowing nothing is permanent. Shamanism can be very chaotic, destructive and uncertain. There is never a guarantee when you go down this path. Stoicism gives you a foundation to lean on, to stay sane and to keep going when all feels lost. Courage, Wisdom, Justice and Temperance. These are the four virtues of Stoicism. How do they fit into your life? Here is the link to Episode 12 https://youtu.be/Wgpy0SAWIA4