Winter Brings Water

Taking a Moment to Tune In

 Year 1 Edition 1

Blessings Beautiful Being!

Wow, what a wild ride life!!

Whether I have known you a day, a year, lifetimes or something in between, I honor our sacred connection. =)

Thank YOU for “Taking a Moment to Tune In’. You can anticipate this periodic email newsletter every other Wednesday ideally at ~3:33pm PST. Each edition will be loaded with insight, knowledge and wisdom weaving healing arts, philosophy, science and spirituality to provide a truly transformational offering full of value and heartfelt Love <3 

IF/When YOU feel inspired, I sincerely appreciate your responses letting me know what you love and what you desire to hear more of. Thank YOU for spreading thee world by sharing this with loved ones who may appreciate!!

I am committed to serving my Orange County CommUnity in thee physical, and beyond via this  devotional offering of written word.

Now onto thee goods =)

Conflict between calendars.

Our Gregorian calendar of Western culture invites, nay, I say, pressures us, to create New Year’s Resolutions, and force ourselves to change, get active and detox right at winter’s birth.

In some ways, this appears to be glorious, and it is, however based on nature in thee Northern Hemisphere, this contradicts thee element of water and winter’s icy, dark and cold season.

While plants go dormant, animals hibernate and nature rests, humans are caffeinated, stimulated by light and rushing to thee next aspiration.

Aspirations are healthy, good and positive, yet I must encourage YOU, US ALL to find balance as we tune into nature.

We just passed winter solstice thee darkest day of each year. We are now gradually gathering more daylight. However, during our coldest temperatures we are being guided to SLOW DOWN. Discernment is critical before rushing into another adventure.

Courtship and foreplay allow us to get to know romantic partners, potential business endeavors and even developing friendships. Turtle says move slow. Patience..

According to 5 element Chinese theory, water teaches us to transform fear and timidity into being bold and courageous. Connected to our bladder and kidneys, there is natural guidance to purify and release, however doing so at a graceful rate.

Vedic perspectives (India), share water as an element of creativity, self expression and softening into thee past of least resistance. Our sacral chakra is a sacred, sensual, sexual, spiritual center of awareness that can invigorate passion and deep awareness of ALL. Through activating and healing this energetic vortex of life within our pelvis, deep spiritual awakening can unlock through kundalini experiences. If you are curious about this reply, KUNDALINI. More on this topic another day.

Water according to Taoism is yin, feminine, cold, dark, form, winter inviting us inward for deep introspection. A profound time to REMEMBER, WHO YOU ARE and WHY YOU ARE HERE. When we truly embrace winter, we can then consciously sew seeds of intentions in spring that align with our soul. Winter is not an optimal phase to plant seeds. It is a time to deliberate, contemplate and discern a path ahead. Wise farmers allow their fields to rest in winter to enhance a more abundant yield next fall.

In some Native American traditions, water is associated with thee direction of West. As we gaze upon gorgeous sunsets, thee west swallows thee sun. This is a time of death, decay and rebirth. Mother Sister Jaguar, Puma, Panther and Mother Sister Bear are fierce protectors and guardians that YOU can tune into through prayer and meditation to bless your home, workspace and life. Embrace solitude without electronics, and return to your breath to take moments to tune in during this season to receive deep clarity and insight.

According to Shamanism, everything has consciousness. Just as YOU have a soul. So do dogs, cats and other animals. As do plants have an essence, and even inorganic compounds such as stones, mountains have consciousness. Our planet is a sentient (feeling being) life force. She is crying to us to please be more aware of how we pollute our waters. Thee waters of our blood in our body with bullshit media, toxic drinks, preservative filled food and petroleum based pharmaceuticals. Pacha Mamma, Mother Earth, pleads, “Honor Your Sacred Body Temple.” When we pollute ourselves, we then pollute our world. Many are disconnected from where our “stuff comes from and where it goes when we are done”.

Shifting to a BRIGHTER NOTE, fresh water brings RENEWAL!!!

Vital nourishing life force of rain, snow and precipitation graciously cleanses and blesses our lands, rivers, lakes, animals, plants and earth with our vital life giving element of water.

I do suggest a gentle cleanse to support a reset, after decadent indulgence of our holiday season. As many of readers are in southern California, we do not encounter as much as a variance in weather due to our climate, however we can optimize our well being, by tuning into thee essence of winter.

I have been sincerely exploring holistic wellness through nutrition for 15 years, and last year a book titled “Plant Paradox” changed my life forever. In short, it shares knowledge on lectins, a plant protein that can wreak havoc on our gut causing leaky gut syndrome and systemic inflammation. Inflammation is thee root of dis-ease. Gluten is thee most popular lectin in our 21st century. However, there are many many many more that most people consume daily, even foods we are taught to be healthy, that are not optimal for our gut. More on this topic another day, however here is a link to a simple 3 day cleanse based on this book by Dr. Gundry. He is a world renowned medical doctor, former heart surgeon, who is now curing terminal illness, cancer, degenerative diseases and autoimmune conditions with his protocol. 

I followed his guidelines 80/20 (80% solid 20% flex) over 6 months, and saw magnificent results. In one month with not much weight to lose, and zero focus on weight loss, I LOST 6 Pounds in ~4 weeks. Learn more by clicking here.

Changing Gears Deep Breath, and Flow.

As many Eastern and Indigenous traditions enlighten us, this is a time to dream.

If YOU had Infinite Resources and Time, what would YOU Create?

Our thoughts create things.

YOU are a walking and talking self fulfilling prophecy.

Be mindful of your thoughts as they become your words, which lead to your actions.

Our behaviors develop habits becoming our Destiny.

Are YOU consciously cultivating a lifestyle YOU will look back on and be proud of?

If not now, When?

I am a recovering addict, I started sneaking drinks at 9, smoking by 13 and drinking heavily by 14. I quit alcohol 9 times in my late 20’s until I finally surrendered it for good in 2020. This crutch was my achilles heel. I used to boast of how high my tolerance was for substances, because I drowned my sorrows through addiction. Someone who was like a brother to me died of addiction. This moment changed my life forever, and I realized life is fragile and must be handled with care.

WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK!?!

When we practice self awareness and take a good look in thee mirror, we can see more clear, who we are and why we are here.

What damn is blocking thee river of your life?

Sex, drugs, food, tv, media, porn, relationships, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco….

An Eastern Guru named Osho once expressed that, most humans balance 7 to 8 vices.

Thee difference between medicine and poison is thee intention and dosage.

Be mindful if you run to a crutch to cope with stress. Breathe, pause and reflect.

Then consciously choose with grace. Perhaps a smaller dose with an intention to relax, instead of escaping and stuffing emotions.

E-motions are energy in motion.

If YOU FEEL IT, YOU CAN HEAL IT!

If YOU Desire Support in Taming Your Vices, I can help reply VICES to learn more.

I contribute to an addiction recovery treatment facility in Newport Beach sharing mind body therapies. I have an online program design to heal addiction through self love. My next edition with launch in spring at thee end of March. If YOU want to reserve your spot, reply COUNT ME IN. There are only 10 seats, and more details will be shared in upcoming editions.

Developing self love rituals is a key to enlightenment, peace and JOY!

YOU Deserve ALL of Your Desires. Remember to Dig Deep this Winter, and Remember Your WHY.

 One More Moment to Tune In!!

According to thee cosmos Capricorn is inviting our stabilizing earth element to ground down and create structure. When we dig irrigation trenches, it guides water to our crops when rain falls. We are able to thrive on earth because of thee elements: fire, earth, metal, water, wood, air and ether. These are our building blocks of life. When we attune ourselves to these elements of nature, we can develop self mastery. When we master our mind, we can learn to ride waves, and steer our ships through winds of change.

Mamma Kia, Grand Mother Moon, is responsible through gravitational force, of controlling thee tides of our beautiful ocean. We, humans (animals ;) remember) are made up of mostly water. Therefore thee moon influences us. Seasonal depression occurs in certain latitudes because people do not get enough sunlight. Our solar system, galaxy and surrounding constellations influence us through physics.

I used to think astrology was bullocks, and then I started to observe patterns of thee full moon.

Statistics convey there are more hospitalizations, domestic disturbances and emergency calls on these days due to heightened lunar energies influencing human consciousness.

REMEMBER, WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS LIVING A HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

We existed before these bodies, and we will carry on after.

This Monday 1/17/22 thee Full Moon is in her ruling sign of Cancer. Thee crab is a watery emotional sign inviting intuitive introspection. What sign, signal or omen has been poking, nudging or maybe even SCREAMING at YOU?! 

Thee YOUniverse IS Always in ALL Ways Communicating to US.

It IS up to us, of whether or not we listen.

ALL THEE Answers YOU Seek Are Within.

I could go down down another rabbit hole, however we will conclude with a few final announcements.

YOU ARE LOVED!!!
YOU are a perfect image of Divinity NOW!!

YOU Deserve ALL of Your Righteous Desires!

I am and can be your trusted ally, if YOU desire more support on your healing journey. 

Although my focus has been emotional and spiritual cultivation through thee lens of shamanism, I am beginning to focus my practice on relieving physical pain of thee body and mind.

If YOU Desire Support, Reach Out =), reply HELP ME!

I offer online and in person holistic healing consultations.

Last year, I began building a new foundation in Newport Beach based on bodywork modalities. Most sessions I offer are currently 90 minutes, however they can be scheduled 1-3 hours. I integrate aromatherapy, prayer, meditation, Thai yoga therapy, deep tissue, Chinese medical massage, Reiki and craniosacral therapy as my most used styles. However, each session is intuitively guided to relieve physical pain in your body, which can lead to emotional relief, peace of mind and spiritual guidance. I am a gifted psychic capable of providing insight on your life through reading maps of your physical and energy bodies.

As a Shaman, I serve as a bridge between thee natural and supernatural realm.

I was born this way. I saw spirits as a child, heard voices growing up and have been blessed to learn to hone these abilities by studying, living with and apprenticing alongside mystics over thee past decade.

I can help YOU make sense of your thoughts, feelings, pains and release suffering.

Pain is innate, suffering is a choice.

I can help YOU choose to release suffering.

I am also a nutritional expert, yoga and meditation teacher. If YOU desire support in developing positive habits to heal yourself holistically to have thee vital life force to follow your dreams, message me to schedule a complementary call.

After spending thee second half of 2021 in relative isolation, I am happy to be re-emerging from thee cave.

It is an honor and pleasure to serve YOU!! If YOU have read this far, YOU are Officially a Spiritual ROCK STAR!! Please reply with your favorite topic, as this can help me be informed of how to steer some future editions to best serve my most avid readers.

Again from thee depths of my soul, I honor our sacred connection.

I SEE YOU.

I BELIEVE IN YOU!!

YOU WERE BORN WITH GREATNESS!!!

There IS a YOUnique Gift that YOU and only YOU Will Bring into this World.

What is Your Offering?

Peace Be with YOU.

Love Always in ALL Ways,

Shaman Peter