The thing about lightning is that what we see is just a tiny fraction of a culmination of a whole set of conditions.

At the beginning of this year, I channeled the energetic themes for each month, and the word that came through for April is:

Lightning

I used to be a current events and news junkie but, in recent years, I’ve been more selective about how much media I consume in order to conserve and protect my energy.

Despite being so conscientious about where I place my attention, one day last week, I was really feeling the intensity of the collective suffering under the current political regime.

People often describe me as “grounded.” I like the sound of that—especially because, for many years, I worked as a business analyst on the 59th floor of a landmark building in midtown Manhattan. I think of that time spent hovering in the skyline and then I think of the immense gratitude that emerges whenever I have bare feet on the ground…

When I tuned into the energetic theme for February, Awakening is the word that came through.

At first, I thought, “that’s pretty basic.”

But now I see how truly relevant awakening is particularly right now, in this historical moment.

Sobbing at Newark airport.

Massive flight delays in Manila.

My aunt passing away days after I bought my ticket to see her.

At first glance, you could easily throw all of these into the “bad things” bucket.

Since 13 years have passed (13 being the number of the divine feminine), it feels like the right time to talk about being in downtown Manhattan on September 11, 2001.

Sometimes, an action may seem insignificant…but then looking back on it, you might see that act as a defining moment.

Despite all of the summer fun and glorious sunshine, if you’re a parent (or even if you’re not), these warmer months might have you feeling a bit frazzled.

The deeper I go into my spiritual journey, the more I understand that there really are no coincidences.

Did you know that the word “healing” has the same root as “whole?”

I’ve always been a very multi-faceted person—since before I was even born! My parents came from different continents and the imprints of my ancestors are seamlessly woven together within me.

The Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year, is a reminder—from nature—of the immense power that we all hold within.

While tuning into the collective energy for June, the theme that’s been coming up is personal power.

Today I got locked out of my apartment.

Years ago, this would have been a prime opportunity for me to berate myself for forgetting my keys and be overall angry at myself and the world for conspiring to keep me out of my home.

When I was a kid, I remember being told that I was “too sensitive” on many occasions.

With the turn of the calendar year, we may be tempted by the idea of sudden transformation. While that is absolutely possible, more often than not, profound change happens over time, and with consistency and frequency.

Recently, I left my house without my phone. Although I’m old enough to have once been a functioning adult without a cellphone, it felt very strange to be out and about without my constant companion.

We are nature. And the autumn season reminds us that we, too, need to periodically shed things that we’ve outgrown. Be it a job, a living space, a habit, or a relationship…

Have you ever received a message at the exact right time? Maybe you got a text from a friend just as you were thinking about them? Or heard a line in a song that spoke to your soul just when you needed to hear it?