Spring is here!!!
I just wanted to stop by and wish you Spring blessings and share this quote I love –
“Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of Spring?” ~Neltje Blanchan
Happy Blessed Spring!!!
COPYRIGHT MASHA G. ELLMAN 2019
Author: Masha
My big joy is to inspire, encourage and empower you to live the sweetest life for you. I love to share inspiration, how to, and my own journey towards wholeness and union with our Divine Mother. Oh and I love photography and cooking.
I am thrilled that you are here and sharing in this wonderful magical mystery.
Believe That Magick and Miracles are Real
Let yourself believe that magick and miracles are real.
That angels and sprit guides and other celestial beings, are real and are here to help you, and that the Universe is holding you, protecting you, loving you, giving to you all the time. – Believe that the Universe is conspiring to give you all that you desire, wish for, ask for, dream of…Open that doorway and let yourself believe in the unbelievable, in the inexplicable, in the supernatural, in the AMAZING!!!
Yes, you can. Yes, you are. Yes – you already know.
Believe that your life is taking place inside of, and you’re a manifestation of, an AMAZING CONSCIOUS UNIVERSE that is in you – and that wants to, and is, supporting you, loving you, and giving to you, all that you are asking for. Good or not, huge or small, the Universe does not make choice, you‘re the one making choice you’re the one deciding what you want. With every thought you’re the one deciding this is what I want and this is what I do not. You’re deciding health, love, money, joy, relationships, knowledge,…and this amazing Universe is delivering.
You’re co-creating with Universal Mind every step on your journey. Create a gorgeous life for your self. Hold on to thoughts that empower you and elevate you and are joyful. Dare to believe in all possibilities, it’s possible because you are a part of, and one with, a Conscious Universe that – loves only loves – and miracles and magick are abundant.
So tell me, what are you believing? What are you holding on to for yourself? Come and share your thoughts, love to know.
Blessings
COPYRIGHT MASHA G. ELLMAN 2019
Are You Following Your Ego or Your Heart
The job of the ego is to protect us and to keep us safe, that means keeping us in the same familiar place, where things are cozy and safe.
It’s taken me a lot of inner work to recognize when I’m being guided from my ego who is constantly telling me that I shouldn’t do this…can’t do that…it’ll be too hard…what’s the point…don’t even bother to start, it won’t work out …you’re not really good enough for this…and I’m still working on this, and I still fall into the ego trap. This is not an overnight success story. 🙂
I believe our ego is a part of who we are and is with us to serve a purpose. But, when we have those moments of self doubt, we can be mindful, let them show themselves, recognize that those negative, self doubting thoughts are from our ego place, say thank you and let them go. And with mindfulness drop into our heart.
The heart knows the way. The heart holds our secrets and treasures for a life filled with joy, purpose and beauty. When we step into a journey with our heart, we live inspired through creativity, passion, mindfulness, purpose…Our life becomes magical.
Letting myself be guided by the beauty in my heart has opened this amazing, magical universe for me.
How about you? Are you being guided by the beauty in your heart? Leave a comment love to hear from you.
Blessings
COPYRIGHT MASHA G. ELLMAN 2019
A Simple Mindfulness Photo Pause Creates Joy
I started to take photos because I wanted my own photos to be showcased in my blog posts. When I started I had no idea if what I was doing was good or not, I just did it. No one ever complained about them (LOL) and to me the photos were of course, amazing.
What started out as wanting to use my own photos, has evolved into so much more than just the act of snapping a picture for my blog. Stopping and taking a photo of a tree, a flower, of how the light comes through the window, has become a mindfulness pause in my day. It’s become a way of connecting with my intuition and following its guidance. It’s a moment in meditation. It’s me being one with what I’m photographing. It’s magic, it’s passion, it’s JOY. It’s my feelings in the photo, making taking a photo a deep and rich experience.
If you’re not already giving yourself the gift of a daily mindfulness photo pause, I’m encouraging you to do so. You don’t need an expensive camera, I take all my photos with my phone, it’s what I have with me all the time, so it’s super easy. Before you go out set the intention to find something to photograph, guaranteed you’ll find something or someone and let that be your daily fun practice.
At first I felt very self-conscious about taking a photo outside, I thought everyone is looking at me. I’ve gotten over it. I don’t make taking photographs an impossible thing, I make it easy and fun. I don’t compare my photos to anyone else, I don’t worry over if they’re perfect, I let my intuition guide me, and I shoot what I like. And it doesn’t have to be a photo outside, it can be a mindfulness pause right inside your home. I take photos of family, I stage photos for a particular blog post. I take photos that never make it to publishing. Inside or outside, doesn’t matter, what matters is that I take a moment to pause and to connect with my inner self to create.
The other thing that’s happened is that I developed a connection and a love for photography and I want my photos to be visually attractive. When I shoot I look for composition and light. I use two apps for editing, Phonto and WordSwag. These apps allow me to highlight and use text and they are free to download. There are many more apps that are great that you can find in a google search. And I’ve also taken a couple of online photography courses.
I took all these photos of my neighbors tree over the last few days. I told my neighbor that technically you could say that the tree is mine since some branches overlap into my yard, LOL. I have a relationship with this tree, I’ve watched it grow from a seedling, I love this tree we greet each other every day.
Stopping to take a photo is a mindfulness act, a moment in meditation, a connection between you and the subject you’re photographing. With every photo we’re creating a composition, our images tell stories, and we’re creating a moment of magic and wonder that fills us with JOY. JOY. JOY.
I’d love to know if you’re practicing a daily, mindful photo pause already. Or, do you want to start and you have questions. I’d love to know.
Blessings
COPYRIGHT MASHA G. ELLMAN 2019
A Message From the Universe
A couple of days ago I woke up with this phrase in my mind – I desire my life – and at first I thought I knew exactly what it means. Of course, what better than to desire your own life? To want it so much that you can’t stand it. To desire it with all the perfections and the imperfections, all the everything, desire it to its deepest essence.
But, then I realized that I don’t really know what this phrase means, that it goes beyond just the surface and that there’s a much deeper and richer meaning here. Yes, I love my life, but what does, I desire my life mean? I’ve been thinking on this ever since. I even wrote it down on a sticky note and stuck it on my fridge.
Sometimes I get a message, a phrase, or a word that pops into my mind and I don’t always know the why, the meaning, or what I’m suppose to do with this. The answer is not always clear and in plain view.
I think that sometimes when we get a message, we’re meant to just sit with it and be patient with it. It’s like the universe has planted a seed that we have to allow to take root, and grow, unfold and reveal itself in its own time, divine time. We’re meant to take a journey with it, there are things that need to get uncovered along the way.
Maybe I should take the question and turn it around and ask – what about my life do I not desire? This one question may be enough to bring to light what has been hidden from me, something I haven’t thought of before, but that I need to explore to open a new doorway within.
So my journey with – I desire my life – begins. I have no idea where it will lead me to, or how it will unfold, but I’m trusting and welcoming the process that will open a deeper knowing within.
Does this resonate with you? Does it spark an idea for you? If you’re feeling it I’d love to hear from you.
Blessings
COPYRIGHT MASHA G. ELLMAN 2019
Learning to Embrace my Imperfections
I pulled this card today, and I wanted to share it with you because it’s the perfect message right now. It asks “What can you release to connect to the source of your power?…” It’s perfect because I’ve been beating myself up over having put my foot in my mouth a couple of days ago, and I’m still feeling bad over it and I need to release that out of me so I can connect with my inner power. Can’t do it if I’m holding on to my mishap, and putting myself down with negative self talk.
Sometimes I say something, or do something without thinking, it just comes out of me, and later it hits me and I’m like OMG!!! I can’t believe I said that or did that. When that happens I have a habit of beating myself up and making myself crazy with negative self talk. I should have known better. Whatever possessed me? Why didn’t I stop myself? I should have…and I’m thinking about how what I said, or did, is perceived by others or how it affected others and what must they think of me, and what can I do now to change it, and…OMG I just can’t believe myself… And the beating up on myself goes on and on…and all it does is make me anxious, stressed out and I feel even worse.
This is part of my growing and honestly, learning to embrace my imperfections has not been easy and I haven’t found that one quick fix yet. And hey, if you know of one please let me know because I’ll take all the help I can get here.
So here’s the wisdom this card offers – It’s during these times that I have to stop and remind myself that stuff happens and I’m not perfect. I’m still working on myself and instead of beating myself up, I should ask myself how is this barrage of negative self talk helping? Am I empowering myself right now? Look at it, learn from it, forgive myself and release it so – I can stand in my power.
If you relate to this message, I’d love to hear from you, feel free to share.
The featured card is from the, Elena Brower Practice You, Daily Awakening Deck.
Blessings
