The Courage to Shine Bright

I used to be consumed with thoughts of what people thought of me, to the extent that my fears of what others thought majorly influenced my decisions. My own voice was indistinguishable among the chorus of voices and messages telling me what I should do to belong, to be safe, and to be loved.

Meditation helped me to rediscover my own voice. I remember walking out of my first Lightwork Level 1 class absolutely amazed that I no longer had to listen to those highly critical voices in my head. Those voices weren’t me! The process took time to unfold, but in due course I felt so much more comfortable in my own skin.

Meditation tools have supported me feeling safe in my own space, listening to my own voice, and loving myself exactly as I am. My growing comfort with showing up as my authentic self has given me the courage to show up as myself with others, and the more I’ve shown up in the world, the more I’ve noticed others feeling welcome to show up authentically, too.

It can still seem scary at times, but each step on the journey is a reminder of the person I used to be, back when I longed to feel loved just as I was. And so I keep taking those steps, reminded of the power in accepting myself.

Living authentically is a journey, but regardless of what fears I may be working with, my intent is to choose to have the courage to shine bright, and to support others in shining bright, too.

Let’s Talk about Energy Healing

How About Starting – Or Reinvigorating – Your Meditation Practice?

Yes, 2025 is here!

How about starting – or reinvigorating – your meditation practice?

Meditation is an powerful way to set the tone for your year. Here are five great reasons to meditate in 2025:

1. Meditation improves focus and mental clarity.
It helps clear mental fog, allowing you to live your life with a fresh perspective. It improves concentration and focus, which can enhance productivity and decision-making personally and professionally.

2. Meditation increases mindfulness.
It encourages living in the present moment, which helps you be more mindful and less distracted. This can improve your relationships, communication, and overall enjoyment of life.

3. Meditation fosters a positive mindset.
You can train your mind to approach life with optimism and resilience. Meditation helps shift negative thinking patterns, leading to a more positive and proactive approach. It helps you see the silver lining.

4. Meditation helps you live the life you want.
It can be a tool for intentional living. By practicing meditation, you can more clearly define your goals for the year and keep your actions aligned with your values and desires.

5. Meditation improves overall wellbeing.
It sets you up for a more balanced, intentional, and fulfilling year.

What’s your intention for 2025?

Curious about learning a powerful set of meditation techniques to support your new year?

Check out the Lightwork Level 1: Meditation class series starting in January. Or, explore other classes to refresh your practice this new year.

Harvest Abundance

Looking to make some delicious warming fall meals that support the body? For me, nothing comes close to squash soup. In past years one of my favourites was the superbly simple combination of roasted butternut squash blended with coconut milk and spices.

This fall, I took this simple delight and have boosted it up with lentils for additional protein to support your body! Whether you’re chopping wood, wandering through a forest, or working from home – this recipe will fuel up your physical energy so you can focus on your energy healing.

You can use red lentils or green lentils for this recipe. You don’t need to soak dry lentils before using them in a recipe. That said, soaking can enhance the rate of mineral absorption in the body and helps to break down the complex starch in lentils (making them easier to digest). So if you plan ahead, you can soak the lentils 4 hours or overnight prior to making this recipe!

If you’re in a hurry, you can bake the squash and potatoes at a higher heat, just ensure the oil you use can tolerate a higher temperature!

What you’ll need;

• 1 medium or large butternut squash
• 1 large potato
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (or neutral oil of choice)
• 1 medium white onion
• 4 cloves garlic (feel free to adjust per preferences)
• 1 knob of ginger (roughly equal amount to your garlic)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 fresh serrano pepper or 1 tsp dried chilli (optional)
• 2 cups of preferred stock (veggie or chicken are my favourite)
• 1 cup of dry lentils (soaked if desired; see note)
• 1 can of coconut milk (400 ml or 14 oz)
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

How to make this soup!

1. Turn on your oven to 375 F
2. Chop your butternut squash and potatoes into cubes, toss with coconut oil and salt, and add to a pan. Pop it in the oven; we’ll return to it at step 11 when it smells delicious and is soft (in about 60-90 minutes).
3. Time for some prep!
   • Chop your onion and set aside
   • Make a paste from your garlic (4 cloves), ginger (equal amount to garlic), and serrano (if using fresh) using a mortar & pestle if you have one. Otherwise, mince finely and add to a small vessel.
   •  Measure out your spices (1 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, chilli if using dried) into another small vessel.
4. Add oil to a large pot over medium high heat and wait for it to shimmer.
5. Add your chopped onion and some salt and sauté until it begins to soften (~4 minutes).
6. Drop in the ginger/garlic/pepper paste and mix throughout the onions (~1 minute).
7. Add your lentils (1 cup) and stir.
8. With your broth ready beside you, add your spices and stir until fragrant and mixed throughout (~30 seconds) before adding quickly adding broth (2 cups) to avoid the spices burning. Then add the coconut milk (1 can) and stir.
9. Taste the soup, adding salt, pepper, and other spices per your taste preferences. If it tastes bland, add more salt!
10. Bring soup to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and allow soup to simmer until lentils soften (~20 mins if cooking from dry, faster if soaked).
11. When the vegetables from the oven are soft, remove from the oven and add to the soup pot.
12. Taste the soup, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
13. If you prefer a more blended texture, use a potato masher or an immersion blender to break up any chunks in the soup.
14. Serve!

I suggest a garnish of some citrus or yoghurt for acidity.

Alternatively, or in addition to that, you can add some cilantro or arugula fresh on top for a bit of greenery!

Considering Level 4?

Heads up, everyone! Lightwork Level 4 program will be starting up in March 2021. This year-long online program is a game-changer so if you’re interested, make sure you don’t miss the train.

Level 4 rocks. Here’s why:

1) You learn to read energy. This is an action-packed roll-up your sleeves program that develops your intuition and spiritual awareness. Scott Robinson will teach you to read energy through weekly recorded classes, and will have the opportunity to practice in live readings. You will get to know yourself and the world on a profound level.

2) Deep personal healing can happen. It’s called ‘Transformation‘ for good reason. This is a chance to rid yourself of old energy that is slowing you down, making way for you to float freer in life.

3) Meditation becomes a powerful part of your life, allowing you to take charge and create what you want. This is a way to really ground your practice and own it for yourself.

Sound intriguing? If you’d like to take Level 4, drop us a note at lightwork@lightwork.ca.

You’ll find the details for the program here. Check it out!

True Abundance

An excerpt from the book, ‘Navigation’, by Scott Robinson

Abundance is the ability to create something and fully have the experience of it.

It is the ability to share your reality with something – to really soak it in. It is also known as high-havingness, and it can apply to anything.

It can be as simple as noticing the heartbeats in your chest and truly savouring the experience. Whether you are asleep or going about your daily life, your heart always beats for you. It goes on, steadily and faithfully, until you are complete with manifestation this lifetime. This is abundance.

Abundance can be a glass of water. First you are aware of the liquid. Then you become deeply present with it. As you drink it, you notice its sacredness. Perhaps you even tune into the entire Universe through the experience.

Abundance is a state of being. It is a way of living, without limits. It is love, ease and relaxation. If you choose it as your set point in life, you see abundance everywhere you look.

Creating Balance Through Spiritual Practice

An excerpt from the book, ‘Navigation’, by Scott Robinson

Being in balance is a spiritual choice.

We can choose sustainability. We can choose a more holistic way of living. We can choose to be in harmony with each other and the earth. We can shift our value system.

I’m not talking about reverting to a pre-industrial society. I believe in the gifts of technology. I’m just saying to use them consciously. I’m saying be aware of the addictive quality of products, and make conscious choices about how to use them.

As a spiritual warrior, aim to bring spiritual awareness to every decision. Is it of the highest integrity for all of humanity and the planet?

Choose the path of balance.

Why Worry?

An excerpt from the book, ‘Navigation’, by Scott Robinson

You are not your worries.

Your worries may profoundly affect you. They may feel deeply familiar. In fact, they may be more familiar to you than anything else in your life. Your analyzer may tell you they are critically important. They may even be part of your identity.

You may have worries older than your current relationship and current home combined.

Despite all of this, they are still not you.

You are Spirit, and spiritual-seniority is possible even when the analyzer wants to churn with worry.

Lightwork Launches New Book, ‘Navigation’

Hello Everyone!

We have exciting news. Scott Robinson, Lightwork’s spiritual director, has a new book called Navigation that has just hit the market. Paperback and digital editions are available for sale now on the Lightwork website.

Navigation is a collection of Scott’s spiritual teachings, poetry and photography. It’s a journey into a fresh, new way of perceiving your life and the world.

The teachings in the book are from classes Scott has taught to the Lightwork community over the years, and the accompanying poems and photographs help to bring the teachings to life.

In Navigation, Scott Robinson offers a different way of looking at life and the world. He aims to help people create freedom, living outside the limits of consumerism, competition and judgment.

Mainstream society would have you believe you can’t choose your reality. Having devoted more than 30 years to deep spiritual practice, Scott has learned there are an unlimited number of realities, and you have the ability to consciously choose the one you want.

You can order a print or digital copy here.

Use Meditation to Let Your Energy Flow

An excerpt from the book The Journey is the Goal by Scott Robinson

You can be in a state of spiritual well-being, even if your body is physically unwell.

When Gandhi was fasting to stop the riots in India, he was in a state of spiritual well-being, although his body was near death.

Illness or body pain is an energy manifestation. It often alerts us to an issue of which we are not consciously aware.

Healing is flow, and flow is change. We are all in a constant state of change. Nothing in the cosmos is meant to stand still. Mountains are slowly eroding to sand. Seasons end and new ones begin. It is the same with your energy. It is meant to flow, always.

When we block our energy flow as a result of resistance — fear, denial — we limit healing. When the flow is limited and this is not acknowledged, it will most likely lead to physical illness.

The body is a manifestation of energy, of spirit. Release the energy blockage, and you heal the body.