Reflections from the Red Chair with Ms. Ayana

Yes, ladies and gentlemen. Will Smith did that thang. He did it. He was exposed to a vulnerable moment and he slapped the ish out of Chris Rock. However, if we're being really honest with ourselves, how many times have you actually been that person who reacted or imagined being that person who slapped the heck out of somebody after they made what you perceived to be an ignorant comment?

What if this public incident this isn't so much about Will or Chris for that matter?  What if it's reminder that we are always standing on the edge between sanity and insanity. Do you have a sanity play? Because we all need one.

In spirit of the holy days, I am delighted to deliver this special message to you. I have been waiting over a year to share this (so give grace when the math might be a bit off.) Take a listen.  

Okay, obsession might be too strong of a word.  Yet I definitely have had a long standing passion and love affair with self-development.  Today, I share why in hopes that you too might be inspired to embrace this powerful practice for yourself. 

Have you heard that the 4th Matrix Movie debuts on the 22nd this month?!! It does!!! And I’m super excited. In fact, the trilogy is my inspiration for today’s episode. When I share how much I love these movies, I’m often hit with mixed responses. So whether you too love the Matrix or whether you hate it, take a listen and let’s reflect on the nuggets of wisdom found in these films.

“How are you living in your meantime?” During the moments of uncertainty between knowing what you desire and living without it, are you anxious? Are you frustrated? Annoyed? Criticizing yourself or judging yourself? We can feel all these things when we have clarity about what we want and yet it is taking life such a long time to deliver! In today’s episode, I provide you relief by sharing how this delay may indeed be saving you from yourself.  And if you are Trekkie, I need to answer the question of the day!!! Let’s reflect together.

How do you respond when the unexpected hits?  Today, I was able to stay cool, calm and collected when a hazard moment occurred. And more importantly, I had a realization as to why. Wanna know what’s at the root and makes the difference between us freaking out versus being calm?  Let’s reflect!

Bliss! Such a wonderful state when we are there!  And yet, like with most pleasurable things, it can flee aww too soon.  So what do you do when the bliss is gone?  Ever though to ask the very source of your bliss?  I did.  Wanna know what happened?  Wanna hear it, here it goes 😉

In these unscripted times, we can find ourselves seeking. Seeking 'the right way" or the perfect solution to get us our desired outcome.  This seeking can become tiring and frustrating, especially if the answer doesn't seem near despite all our effort.  Yet, what if it is actually quite simpler than needing to formulate the perfect plan?  Take a listen and see if this path might be a better fit for you.

I was once asked, "Ms. Ayana, what happens when I'm doing 'the work' and it still isn't helping?"  Has this happened to you too?  Where you are doing your practices and using your tools, yet the results are fair at best.  Today's reflection has an answer for you.  Let's go! 

Still ‘searching’ for your ‘soulmate’ or seeking ‘your person’? In this episode, I share wisdom that was inspired in the unlikeliest of places.  Wanna know where? Plug in and let’s take a higher perspective while reflecting about attracting love.

Do you believe that rich and poor are only defined by one’s economic status? Or might there be more to this conversation?

We talk about being poor or rich often. Yet when we do so, we are usually speaking in terms of money.

I have my own take on this topic and that’s what I share in today’s Reflection.

Plug in and let’s explore together.

Have you noticed how mainstream 'walking the spiritual path' has become? Talk of seeking balance and oneness with the Creator is quite common.  Yet, there's also an underlying expectation of finding the 'right' way to connect to one’s higher power.  A 'right' way to meditate. A 'right' way to ground oneself.  Perhaps you too are frustrated with this hidden expectation of doing even spirituality 'right'.  If so, today’s episode is for you. Let’s explore whether there can be a simpler path together.

Holding negative feelings and thoughts internally can be burdensome, especially when we do so alone.  Let’s reflect on the ways we unknowingly disempower each other and how we can vow to do better...by ourselves and others.

Ya’ll! Life is always speaking to us. In today’s podcast, I reveal another insight that Life has shared about The Orange Cone Zone. Not sure or forgotten what The Orange Cone Zone is? Don’t recall what the higher meaning is of its appearance in your life? Stop, go back to episode 84 and listen to part 1. Then come back and learn how in the world we can deal with this most-annoying-and-often-frustrating-yet-all-to-common phenomena of daily life.

Who likes divorce?  I certainly don’t. Yet not for the reasons you think.

Of course we can agree that divorce brings forth big change. So for those of you who are struggling with this experience, let’s reflect.

Just for fun, take a listen as I explore a new way to look at this common and often dreaded reality. Perhaps, we can create a new lens though which to understand this experience. Plug in and listen If you agree or better yet if you have a differing point of view, leave me a voice mail.

Everybody encounters struggle at one time or another. I am no different!  Yet how do we deal when there is chaos all around? How do we keep motivated when change is knocking us off our behinds and we are stretched thin? Wanna know what to do? Step one is easy, listen here!!!  And let’s explore how those annoying orange cones on the roadside just might hold the key!

Let’s talk about … therapy. There is indeed a difference between giving an opinion versus providing perspective. Why do I say this? There are different approaches to mental health therapy and I want you to know that my professional approach is to give you perspective.

The mission here at LIVING LIGHT is to empower you to access the resources within yourself as to cope with the unknowns that life throws at you. That way, you can make solid decisions for yourself moving forward.

If you’re needing help figuring out your feel good formula, I got you. Reach out and let’s schedule a soul check.

This is one of my all time favorite episodes!!! Are you tired of the unending To Do List too?!  So exhausting!!!!  Well, I got ya!!!  Listen now and learn the only task you will need EVER!!! Yep, I can get you to JUST ONE item!  Don't believe me yet...

Beautiful people!  Here is the re-release of Season Two's 1st Episode.  As the first version was only available on Spotify, here it is for all of you who didn't get it the first go around!!!!  Yes, we all have confessions...so let's kick off this new season starting with mine!  

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Do you love Usher's song too?  Truth is, we all have confessions yet are we courageous enough to stand in our truth even if it has consequences? Well, let me be your mirror!  Part of authentic expression is acknowledging all your parts... in today's episode, I invite you just a bit closer as I reveal my confession...(Yep, we therapists and coaches have them too)!

Do you love Usher's song?  Truth is, we all have confessions yet are we courageous enough to stand in our truth even if it has consequences? Well, let me be your role model!  Part of authentic expression is acknowledging all your parts... in today's episode, I invite you just a bit closer as I reveal my confession...(Yep, we therapists and coaches have them too)! 

Are you unhappy with your mate? If so, you aren’t alone.  Lots of us right now are dissatisfied when we look at our relationship CHOICES.  In today’s episode, I invite you to look inside yourself.  You aren’t to blame... are you?  Or perhaps your discomfort is having a greater impact than you think... In other words, let’s reflect on how: Your RELATIONSHIP with your EMOTIONS matters!