When I first started down my spiritual journey I made a lot of changes, started incorporating new things, went vegan, slowly learned about meditation, understanding why I didn’t like to be touched, etc… In that I started seeing shadows out the corner of my right eye and kept thinking I might be just trippin’. Well I think those are back 7 years later. Has anyone experienced seeing shadows?

I feel like I need to cleanse my house to get rid of negativity. I plan on using sage, but I want to know if one time is enough or should I do it every day for a week? Or a month? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

According to the Akashic Records, betrayal is one of the most profound spiritual challenges because it strikes at the core of trust—not just trust in others, but trust in the Universe, in yourself, and in the divine flow of life. Betrayal shakes our sense of safety and destabilizes the heart, bringing up deep feelings of rejection, disillusionment, and unworthiness. The pain of betrayal arises because it fragments expectations and forces us to confront inner wounds that may have previously been hidden or ignored. The key to overcoming betrayal lies in restoring the integrity of your energy field, rebuilding self-trust, and recognizing the spiritual purpose of the experience. The Akashic Records emphasize that betrayal is not meant to punish but to awaken you. It often surfaces to show you misalignments—either in your relationships or within yourself—and to help you release illusions or attachments that no longer serve your highest good. Betrayal, as painful as it is, becomes a portal for transformation, self-realization, and spiritual growth if engaged with consciously. --- ### Why Betrayal Is Difficult to Overcome The thought process that makes betrayal so difficult to overcome is centered around **loss of trust, disempowerment, and self-blame.** The betrayal feels like an attack on your foundation; it disrupts your ability to see others, the world, and even yourself as "safe." This creates a deep sense of vulnerability and helplessness. Here are the core reasons betrayal lingers so powerfully in our consciousness: 1. **Shattered Expectations:** Betrayal often involves someone breaking an assumed agreement or disregarding a bond of trust. The mind struggles to reconcile the gap between the person you believed them to be and the reality of their actions. This cognitive dissonance becomes a painful loop as the mind tries to “make sense” of the betrayal, often without resolution. 2. **Attachment to Identity:** When betrayal happens, it can feel personal—like an attack on who you are. The ego questions, "What did I do to deserve this? What’s wrong with me?" This attachment to self-worth being tied to someone else’s actions leaves a wound in your sense of identity.

When do you feel most at peace in your everyday life? For me, it’s taking care of my plants or having a little quiet time to myself. I’d love to hear about the little things that bring you peace, too.

The Akashic Records reveal that trauma is stored in the nervous system not just as fragmented memories but as energetic imprints. These imprints create patterns of tension, hypervigilance, or numbness that affect your body, mind, and spirit. Releasing trauma is not about "getting rid" of it but alchemizing it—transforming the stuck energy into flow and returning your body, nervous system, and energy field to a state of balance, safety, and connection. The best way to do this is through a combination of spiritual, emotional, and physical practices that work in harmony with your soul’s wisdom. Trauma release requires gentleness, patience, and a connection to your body’s innate intelligence. Trauma often begins when an overwhelming event exceeds the nervous system’s capacity to process and integrate the experience. The Akashic Records explain that when this happens, survival energy—fight, flight, or freeze—gets "stuck" in the body. Left unresolved, this energy can create chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, and physical discomfort. The first step in healing is to help the nervous system feel safe again. Trauma cannot be released through force or control. It requires an environment of safety where your body knows it is no longer under threat. Practices like breathwork, mindfulness, and self-soothing touch are powerful ways to signal safety to the nervous system, allowing it to relax out of a survival state. Connecting with your body is essential. Trauma can fragment awareness, making you feel disconnected from your physical sensations. To release trauma, you must reclaim this connection in a gentle, non-threatening way. Practices like somatic experiencing, where you slowly tune into your body’s sensations without judgment, help to bring awareness to the areas where tension, pain, or energy might be stuck. Body-based movements such as yoga, qigong, or tai chi allow the energy to gently flow through you again, releasing trapped survival energy over time. Even simple movements like rhythmic shaking or swaying can help the nervous system discharge energy that no longer serves you.