Nancy Dadami

Create Sacred Space Within You And Around You

Where I am from…

by @elioverbey

Red Rose

I am from the land of curiosity, creek walking, rope swings, & hiking to the old oak tree.

I am from red roses and butterflies

And playing jacks and laughing until I cry.

I am from walks in the forest, and the sounds of redwood mulch crackling under my feet.

I am from soaking in hot tubs engaging in deep conversation

I am from bold intentions,

Freshly roasted walnuts, bear claws, and bergamot tea

I am from knowing I matter, and I am enough the way I am

I am from sacred spaces within the womb of mother earth and the connection of cosmic stars.

From religious roots that gave wings to searching for the meaning of life, metaphysics, healing, and quantum physics

I am from creating sacred space within me and around me, visible and invisible energy pulsating everywhere.

From energy alignment, magic, and home as a mirror of Self.

I am from the inquiry. I ask the ocean “how am I like you?” I ask the rose “What messages do you have for me?” I witness the stare of the Raven and know that everything is connected.

I am from gathering pieces and messages from life to heal and expand

Turning deep grief into compost to creating meaning in my life.

From a loving, creative, & compassionate mother who listened and encouraged me to grow into ME. In her last days, she told me “Never give up your dream”.

She showed me the power of creativity. There was always a creative project in the works from creating garments, oil painting, making porcelain dolls, or baking wedding cakes for others.

I am from designing & sewing fabric collage garments, creating recipes for gluten-free scones, tending to my roses, and growing tomatoes & basil to create my grandmother’s spaghetti sauce.

I am from creating wisdom spaces for teachers and my students to empower them to deliver & receive knowledge and life lessons in school.

I am from pure joy when I teach. That joy of teaching is with me always. From my early days of gathering neighbor kids during summer to my backyard school to do math or writing to teaching high school students with inquiry to discover “who am I?” and “why am I here?”

From practicing compassion, setting boundaries, and witnessing people, especially teenagers we all grew in empathy and humility.

I am from spousal abuse and betrayal to choosing to rise above what happened to me, shedding the garments of victimhood, to step into who I want to be now.

I am from discovering that my son began teaching me from the time he was born that I am not always in charge, being perfect does not exist, and I am never too old to learn. Oh, and you can’t believe what everyone tells you about being a parent.

From pride as I watch the man he has become, his compassion, empathy, love, & humility. His choice to live near his daughter so she would grow up knowing her father, something he did not have. 

I am from following the rules on the job until the rules are not right for the students, teachers, and me. Then I speak up and decide what I am willing to be fired for.

I am from sharing the vision, mission and setting the tone for my own alternative school. A place where each person is met exactly where they are, respect is expected, the possibility of graduation is real, and showing up for yourself and doing your work is a lifelong journey.

I am from marveling at the way bees live, tending my own beehive, and harvesting honey in a full bee suit.

From the ocean breezes kissing my face, awe as I bob up and down in the salty water and holding hands with my husband as we catch the next wave.

I am from a circle of love, laughter, and adventure with my husband. From talks about feelings, intuitive messages, I did not see it coming jokes, cooking together, and enjoying each other’s company.

I am from painting as an expression of my Soul, a portal to healing, and a way to higher levels of consciousness. I meet myself in every creative endeavor. I am the artist of my life.

I am from the Red Thread that connects me to all people I am destined to meet. Although the thread may tangle or stretch it will never break. I call them and they call me and we meet, each taking responsibility for our unique piece of the red thread, agreeing to witness each other on this journey.

We are not alone.

Nancy Dadami envisions a world where: home provides a refuge to refresh and replenish, Intentions are bold, and Creative Expression is brave. A Feng Shui Master, Medicine Painting Mentor & Course Creator

Harness The Power Of Sacred Symbols To Improve Your Life

by @elioverbey

 

Symbols influence you every day, even when you are not aware of it.

Your brain recognizes and knows the meaning of many common symbols.

When you see a red circle with a diagonal red line through it you have instant recognition. You know it means “No”. No to whatever is pictured inside the red circle, no smoking, no food, no swimming, or no pets.

The International Red Cross organization uses a symbol of a red cross on a white background. It is recognizable and usually means there is disaster that requires help. Everyone knows the red cross symbol is a sign of good will, protection and humanitarian support. Your mind knows help is either present or on the way when this symbol appears.

You communicate using symbols every day.

Our use of symbols goes back to early man. Symbols have been used by many peoples and cultures throughout history.  Man began using symbols to communicate, record events, and tell stories.  We see evidence of that on cave walls, inside pyramids, and on ancient scrolls.

Symbols have been and still are included in spiritual rituals and religious ceremonies. The cross, the chalice, and symbols of the elements (fire, earth, water, metal, wood) are examples of sacred symbols from ancient times that are still part of rituals and ceremonies today.

Transmitting power to a person or place is another way we use sacred symbols. During my Reiki Master Teacher certification Reiki attunement symbols were used to transmit the power of the reiki master teacher healing energy to me.  I could feel the shift in my energy field during the process.

The Ankh, a sacred symbol from ancient Egypt, has been used to on many occasions to reach higher levels of consciousness.

The power of sacred symbols is available for each of us to use even in today’s world.

When Is A Good Time To Use Sacred Symbols?

Sacred symbols can be used to boost the energy of your intentions, prayers, and meditation, or when performing ceremony to bring in supportive energies from the heaven realm.

Boost your intentions by writing them down and including an image of the sacred symbol that represents the power you want to bring in to help manifest your intention.

When you pray you can hold an image of your sacred symbol in your hands or you can place the image on your personal altar, so it supports your prayers continuously.

At the beginning of your meditation you can visualize your sacred symbol and then bring it into your mind and heart. Know the symbol is present even when you let go and move into your meditation.

Portals to Possibilities

When you use sacred symbols, you are opening a portal into the energies of the universe. I believe sacred symbols are portals to the possibilities of your destiny and you can incorporate them into your everyday life. The portal is a gateway for the energy of your desires to enter.

I paint sacred symbols into my art intentionally. I choose the sacred symbols to open and empower my desires.  At some point the energy of the sacred symbols begins to radiate from the canvas, fill the room and bathe me in their power.  I have entered the portal to my possibilities.

When I hang that art in my home the entire piece radiates the energy of sacred symbols and my intentions into my surroundings, bathing me in that power 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Imagine how it feels to be surrounded by the positive energy of your desires as that energy aligns with your personal energy. I notice I have more confidence, clarity and courage and I can focus on what I want more easily.  Negative thoughts and doubts seem to disappear. That is when I know I am living in the flow of my possibilities.

I amplify the manifesting power of my intentional art when I use Feng Shui principles to place the art in the most beneficial area of my home.

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Nancy Dadami is a Feng Shui Specialist, Creatively Fit Coach, and Artist. She teaches conscious business owners to arrange their personal and professeional surroundings to support their purpose and intentions using Feng Shui and Intentional Art..

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9 Tips to Overcome Procrastination and Boost Your Confidence – Part 2

by @elioverbey

In part 1 you met Francine, she was struggling with procrastination in the area of her health and happiness. Have you ever wanted to get healthier and not been able to get started or started but not been able to stay with it?Read Part 1 Here

Meet Francine, a small business owner, author, wife, mother, effective communicator,  and spiritual seeker. She had solid relationships with her clients, friends and family.

There was that one area of her life that kept her frustrated because she could not get started or if she started she could not stay with it.

The doctor told her if she lost 15 pounds she would feel better, have more energy, and help her heart be healthier.  Part of her knew he was right and part of her believed she would be on the road of endless sacrificing. She just wanted to be thinner without giving up the foods that she loved.

Francine had talked about dieting but never actually made the changes that would make her happier and, healthier. She always said she would start next Monday. When next Monday arrived she would procrastinate by finding other activities to keep her too busy to pay attention to her health.

Everyone procrastinates on something. It’s important to recognize that Francine and you are not alone, procrastination is normal, and there are strategies you can embrace to get through it.

In fact, procrastination is so common that strategies have been tested and proven. Here are the top four tips to overcome procrastination from part 1 Read Part 1 here

Tip #1-  Give it Five or Ten

Tip #2 –  Find Your Why

Tip # 3 –  Work on Your Discipline

Tip #4 – Set Realistic Goals

 

Here are tips 5 through 9 to help you overcome procrastination Part 2

Tip # 5 – Visualize the Completed Task

Imagine you have completed the task. See it completed. Let yourself feel the feelings you’re going to feel when the task is done. How will your life be improved? How will you feel about yourself?

It doesn’t matter if it’s a big project or a small one, this strategy works.

When you can imagine the outcome, it’s easier to get started on the work.

Tip # 6 –  Make it Fun

Think about what you can do to make the task fun. Would it be more enjoyable to do it at a coffee shop?

Could you listen to your favorite music while you work on the task?

Or maybe you can enlist a friend to keep you company or help you out. Even the most boring tasks can be more enjoyable with the right approach.

Tip #7 – Positive Mindset Development

Wipe away all negative thoughts and language around the task you’re procrastinating on.

For example, if you catch yourself thinking, “I hate cleaning my desk.” You might change that to “I love having a clean desk. I feel more productive and creative when I have a clean desk.”

Then, you can focus on what is possible about the task or project and let go of the negativity.

Tip #8 –  Break Up Projects

Break up large projects you’ve been procrastinating on into smaller bite sized tasks.

Often, we avoid doing some things because we know they’re going to take too long.

You control this. For example, instead of painting the entire house, you might paint one room each month until the project is done.

You get to decide how the project is managed and completed.

If you’re procrastinating on a work project, you may not get to decide how it’s managed but you can still break it up into smaller pieces that feel more doable.

Tip #9 – Group Similar Tasks and Projects

Sometimes a task you’re putting off doing is related to other tasks. For example, cleaning your desk and updating your files are two tasks that may overlap.

When you group similar tasks and projects, it helps you be more productive. It also helps you capitalize on a productive mindset and feel accomplished when you’re finished.

One project runs into the next and you are done with that dreaded project before you know it.

How To Get Started

Look at the tasks and projects you’ve been procrastinating on both in your personal and your professional life.

One of these nine strategies is sure to help you push through and get the job done.

Identify the strategy that may work best for you and enjoy your success. Procrastination doesn’t have to derail you or slow you down.

5 Manifesting Facts You Need to Know

by @elioverbey

What do you really want that you have not manifested, yet? Is it a loving partner, financial freedom, radiant health, or a meaningful career?

Somehow your desires seem stalled even though you have invested your precious time and energy trying to manifest your goal.

You might think if you work harder and longer, sacrificing time for yourself that you will reach your goal.

Manifesting Facts You Need to Know

Fact #1 – Manifesting is happening all the time, even when you are not aware of it. That’s right, your thoughts drive the direction of your manifestations. Like attracts like. When you are happy, generous, creative, trusting or loving you will attract more experiences that make you feel that way. The same is true for fear, worry, anger, anxiety, unfairness, or jealousy. You will attract more experiences that reflect those thoughts.

“Either way you are manifesting exactly those experiences that you focus upon.”

Fact #2 – Your feelings matter because they are like beacons calling in experiences to match those dominant feelings. If you want to manifest financial freedom, your worries about not having enough money sabotage your efforts at creating your financial freedom. You would be better off spending time feeling the joy that being financially free would give you. If you want more happiness, you ought to think about happy times, places and things. Spend time remembering joy filled times and you will have more joy filled experiences in the future. It is important to feel your feelings, just don’t get stuck there. You create a powerful magnetism to what you want when you spend 64 seconds focused on what you want.

Fact #3- Your environment matters because it tells your manifesting a story. Your space gives clues about your successes, your struggles, your feelings and your beliefs.

How does that work you might ask? It is all about “the flow” in your space. When “the flow” is moving smoothly you are supported and uplifted, making manifesting your desires easier. When you have clutter and broken items in your space “the flow” is restricted which drains you and makes manifesting what you want more difficult.

Feng Shui principles help you create “the flow” you need to manifest what you desire.

Fact #4 – “Flow” within yourself matters because it impacts your energy field. You have an energy field around you, close to your body that holds energy of what you think, feel, believe and desire. When you are in “the flow” you experience ease, intuition, wisdom, creative ideas, and synchronicity which helps you manifest what you want

Your energy field also holds thoughts about the projects you are working on, fears, worries, expectations, feelings about your family, spouse, boss, friends, money, health and relationships.

When we interact with others we add some of our energy into their energy field.

Others fill our energy field too when they interact with us. It happens when they think about us, talk about us, have feelings about us (positive and negative) or when they judge us or try to control us.

When your energy field is filled with worry, fear, anxiety, stress confusion or energy from others manifesting your desires is challenging.

Fact #5 – You can clear your energy field and make more room for “flow” and manifesting.  When your energy field is cleared regularly more of YOU shows up, without distractions, ready to create the life you want. Everything is a choice, you can believe it is possible to learn to clear your personal energy field, so you can have more of what we want, or you don’t. Remember you are manifesting all the time even when you are not aware of it.

Learning to clear your personal energy field is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself in these challenging times. The state of your energy field is one of the most powerful components of getting in the driver’s seat on the road to manifesting your dreams.

 

Nancy Dadami is a Feng Shui Specialist, Creatively Fit Coach, and Soul Flow Artist. She teaches creatives, spiritual seekers and small business owners to live in “the flow”, clear their energy field and align their surroundings with their intentions so they create the business and life they want.