Author: Tori
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Convoi Exceptionnel
On long trips I sometimes see vehicles with the words Convoi Exceptionnel written on them. Whilst the translation may not be very elegant, in French the words for me always evoke a sense of glamour and mystique. I wonder how different life might be if we each navigated the world clearly marked by how much care and attention must be taken with who we are and what we are carrying. What if the majesty of who we each are as individuals was given the space and time to fully express itself, without judgement. What if we all informed and forewarned…
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Relearn How to Motivate Yourself
Always and at all times we are in a state of being motivated. Defined as an enthusiasm, or a reason for doing something, motivation drives us, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative. One may be motivated to love a partner unconditionally, or to commit an extreme act of violence against them. Irrespective of the judgements we make on the chosen action, at its root motivation is purely a life force moving through us. If we are feeling emotionally or mentally deflated, there may be a strong motivation to go out with friends to drown our sorrows, or…
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August Oracle Reading [2023]
This august the universe is clear, it has spoken through various conversations and interactions. It wants to spread the message that there is still grief inside us all which is yet to be healed, yet even to be named. There is the grief over lost health, lost love, lost versions of the reality we thought we would have. In order to move forwards fully, with as much of ourselves as possible, we must let go of what has already been called away from us. This August calls for honesty in self exploration, tears that do not come coated with…
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Ranting vs Shaking Off Excess Energy
There are times when I’m really disturbed; moments where I could be described as extremely annoyed, excessively worried, pissed off. They’re rare, depending on a number of factors – my moon cycle, how much I’ve meditated, who’s involved – but when they come they bring a feeling so big, filled with so much energy, that it soon becomes emotion and it’s all I can do to contain myself. I used to believe these rampant emotions were a signal, that they pointed to a failure in my carefully reprogrammed mind-body connection, that I should know better. I would tell myself that…
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Human Design
I first came into contact with Human Design maybe about nine or ten years ago. I didn’t pay very much attention to it at all. If anything, I thought it was just another system, another mechanism someone, somewhere, had invented in order to profile and box people. It seemed like a lazy answer, a crutch even, for those needing to be told who they are. Human Design came in and out of my field of awareness a few times in the intervening years, but it wasn’t until 2021 that I really sat up and took notice. In fact, rather than…
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July Oracle Reading [2023]
Anything is still possible and this month you need to behave as though you believe it. Say yes to opportunities, despite the parts of you that are practised at doubting and reasoning them away. Even when things are not black and white, move forwards as if they are, see what enters into your life from choices made from positivity – even if there is no clarity. July is an opening up for anyone who is ready but will be motionless for anyone who isn’t. The train is leaving the station and we don’t know when it’s going to come…
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RSVP
I invite you to explore who you are without shame. To welcome the parts you have repressed and diluted. To step into the entirety of your body, the expressions you have buried for the safety of an illusion. I invite you to expect more from the people in your life, the ones you love and the ones you are yet to know. To understand that your standards are not an infringement on the people suitable to be in your world. I invite you to be happy, even as the world around you burns. To live your moments guilt free before…
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Come Find Me (Part II)
I felt the power in the words as I wrote them. I felt them teach me what it means to be softer, feminine. I felt the stillness it takes to receive and reject what is and isn’t for me. It was in deep practice I learned, that Come Find Me will change your life, if you let it. That liminal space between openness and stillness will become a stage for others to earn entry, into the truth of who you are. Perform for me, I have remembered to say. Give me your best shot. Because Come Find Me is a…
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On Friendship
There are some friendships that evolve over time and others that end with hardly any time passing at all. Trust your first impressions of people; trust who you feel compelled to be when around them, and what parts of you are not welcome in the shared space. Pay close attention to the balance of efforts put into communication & mutual care for wellbeing. Some people in this life are meant to love you, others are meant to show you what love is not.
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Meditation as an Anchor
Isolation that is not born from choice destroys lives. That feeling, like you’re the only person inhabiting a small island, can feel incredibly debilitating. Add to this a view that isn’t miles upon miles of endless water, but whole worlds close and clearly visible, of which you are not a part. Worlds where people are fulfilled, active and largely oblivious to the depth of contribution you’re able to make. There is a different quality to this experience of isolation; where being alone is one thing, but being alone and in tight proximity to connection is quite another. Whether you’re on…
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May Oracle Reading [2023]
Clarity is not always possible but we can enjoy life anyway. Being busy can feel all-consuming, but there are gaps in there for joy – find them and use them. Bring peace into your heart, separate yourself from the collective and make decisions this month based on what that heart needs, not your mind. There must always – every month – be space for this.
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Receiving Greatness In The Chaos
There is a part of us all that looks to the perfect future date, the perfect time or set of circumstances before we take action; whether that’s having a baby, moving home, emigrating, or even changing jobs. There is the belief that at some point the stars will align and the one thing we want will happen, make sense, suddenly fit into the realms of a logical decision. We as a human species are extremely thought-oriented; we wait and attempt control, without realising the ripple effect this can create in other areas, or the messages we are unconsciously sending to…
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Pinned Post: Come Find Me Where I Am (Part I)
This morning, I issued an invitation to the universe, for it to come find me where I am. I am not lost, I am simply here. I have known for a while that my biggest need, right now, is to remain in the present moment. It’s a need to hold a deep awareness, a genuine appreciation, for what is happening within my inner space, now. It has meant removing myself from social media, declining any distractions that come masquerading as entertainment, being clearer with boundaries. What I did today, during my meditation, was acknowledge my need to remove all…
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April Oracle Reading [2023]
Choose the timeline you’re on and stay in your lane. Look back only for confirmation of how well it has served you, and if you see things you don’t like, switch the timeline. Learn how to do this. Remember your ultimate reasons why in life, your biggest motivations, and know that when you deviate from this pure intention, so too does your path. The guides say – Sometimes we will give you lessons because you are failing tests and opportunities to practice what you have already learned. What we do is for you, never to you.
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Is This Spiritual Life Worth it?
There are times on your journey into self when you’re going to feel very alone. You’re going to feel like you’ve drawn the short straw and why, oh why, can’t you be less complicated? Why can’t you be like the sheep you see daily, who have not experienced the awakenings or downloads of self-knowledge that you have? You’re going to ask yourself if this road is worth it, if what you’ve had to give up, suffer, process so far, has been worth it. And as much as you will yourself to say no, as much as…
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Know Your Passions & Your Strengths
This may come as a surprise to you, but I don’t enjoy teaching beginners how to meditate. In fact, one of the questions I least like directed my way is How do I meditate? or even, How do I stop the chatter in my head when I close my eyes? I used to, until quite recently, feel that it was my role to answer questions like this. Surely, I believed, it’s within my job description to provide practical solutions for quieting the noise, or unique methods to stop thoughts from drifting down memory lane, or zigzagging across future avenues.…