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Self Care Newsletter Vol#33 WK#2 "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." — Joseph Campbell
Published about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Rejuvenate & Thrive
Focus:Subtle vs. Realized - The Art of Listening to Yourself
"The quieter you become, the more able you are to hear."
Rumi
Your Weekly
Intentional & Sustainable Self-Care Newsletter
Volume #33
Subtle vs. Realized - The Art of Listening to Yourself
"I've come to understand that subtle signs are friendly reminders that should not be ignored, because the consequences of dismissing them can be very challenging to deal with. These subtle signs are warning messages that something needs my attention—like when I notice I'm not practicing patience in my conversations with others. That's the gentle whisper, the slight twitch, the fleeting thought, or small feeling of unease trying to guide me toward balance. This gentle awareness is my cue to pause and recalibrate. But when I ignore these early signals, they escalate into realized states where I've already reacted and lost self-control. My impatience in conversations leads to arguments, leaving me scrambling to figure out how to reconcile the situation. What started as a whisper becomes a shout—hurt feelings, silence, and uncomfortability in the relationship.
The art of self-care isn't just recovering from these realized states; it's about acting on the subtle signs before deeper issues take hold. It's the difference between preventative care and crisis management, and I'm learning that honoring those first gentle nudges is far more sustainable than waiting for life to demand my attention through chaos."
Be Blissful,
Dr. MoJo: Self-Care Strategist
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Welcome to this sacred space where your inner wisdom takes center stage. This week, we're diving deep into the delicate art of truly listening to yourself—distinguishing between the subtle whispers of your soul and the realized truths that demand your attention and action.
Food For Thought:Nourishment for Your Soul
Your inner voice has been speaking to you your entire life, but how often do you truly listen? Consider this: the subtle signals are like gentle taps on your shoulder—your intuition trying to guide you toward alignment before correction becomes necessary. The realized truths are when those gentle taps become firm shakes, demanding your immediate attention.
Think about the last time you ignored a subtle feeling only to face a realized consequence later. Perhaps it was the whisper that said "slow down" before exhaustion forced you to stop, or the quiet knowing that a situation wasn't right before it became undeniably clear.
Inner standing
WISDOM FROM SPIRITUAL MOTHERS & FATHERS
Louise Hay's Insight:
"Trust your inner voice. It knows what is right for you. Listen to it and follow its guidance."
Maya Angelou's Truth:
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
Iyanla Vanzant's Wisdom:
"When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal somebody else."
Closing: Heart-to-Heart
Dearest one, remember that learning to listen to yourself is one of the most profound acts of self-love you can practice. Just as the seasons whisper their changes long before they fully arrive, your inner wisdom speaks in subtle tones before circumstances demand louder responses. This is the natural rhythm of your soul's communication—gentle guidance flowing into clear direction when lovingly received.
With encouragement in your magnificent inner wisdom,
Your Self-Care Strategist 💕
P.S. Beloved, if you're reading this and feeling frustrated because you can't seem to hear your inner voice clearly, please be gentle with yourself. In our noisy world, it takes time to attune to the subtle frequencies of your soul. Start with just one minute of silence. Notice one sensation in your body. Follow one small impulse toward joy. Your inner voice hasn't gone anywhere—it's simply waiting for you to create the space to listen. Sometimes the most profound guidance comes not as words, but as feelings, images, or simply a sense of rightness. Trust whatever form your wisdom takes. You are already more connected than you know.
"Every single one of us is a unique vibration in a beautiful symphony of infinite creation."
Gordana Biernat
Join Ignite Your Inner YOU Community where it starts and ends with you BECOMING Intentionally YOU! It's time to start BETTING ON YOU!On Sunday, September 21st, 2025 @ 5pm to 6:30pm EST,THECrown Chakra!
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Call-to-Action: "Don’t wait to start your journey. Click below to join Ignite Your Inner You Community!!!You will receive the month you joined and the prior month recording for (28 days). The prior recording are available for purchase.
Here is a list of the previous recorded Chakras: 0. Earth Star, 1. Root, 2. Sacral, 3. Solar Plexus, 4. the Heart, and 5. Throat, 6. Third-Eye, and 7. Crown, 8. Soul Star, 9.Stellar Gateway, 10. Universe Gateway, 11. Divine Gateway: Totaling 12
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