Fa-La-La-La Flawsome Freedom / Fa-La-La-La Flawsome Freedom

Let the “Holiday” season begin! Ram Dass once said, “If you think you are enlightened, go spend the weekend with your family.” With the holidays just around the corner, we may find ourselves pulled back in time to our awkward teenage years! You remember those holidays where we snuck out behind our house and smoked cigarettes and tried to pretend that we weren’t related to our crazy clan, wishing we never had to go back inside. What?! That didn’t happen to you? Well, just fill in your own crazy scenario then. When we physically enter the family zone, we are thrown back to our teenage years with all our teenage buttons ready to be pushed. A lot of our spiritual growth and evolution feels like it goes out the window. Well the good news is, we are all grown up now, literally and spiritually, and we have some good tools and great support– like 12Radio and the crew at 12Listen. 

Here are a few tips for those of you who are fated to be re-submerged into old family dynamics and paradigms. Trust me, you will be met with resistance. This is inevitable. It is Spirit’s way of showing you just how far you have come. It won’t feel pleasant. Growing pains never do. The good news is, they come in short bursts, so stop, breathe and remember…this too shall pass. In case of emergency, break the glass house you grew up in . Let your new-self break free of the box and labels they’ve put you in and put upon you. This won’t be witnessed by anyone but you and yes, it is a thankless task, but stay with me because there is a reward.

So here’s the key. The moment that you feel your blood boil, your stomach turn and/or the need to choke Uncle Joe—please refrain. Do not engage. Reel yourself back in and recognize where you’ve been and where you are now. Your soul will thank you and your ancestors probably will too! It took you a lot to get here! Honor that and lead by example.

1. You will completely disarm everyone because they will have absolutely no idea what to do or how to deal with the “new “ you!
2. They will decide to push the buttons of some other relative and make them eat the green bean casserole (made with a can of mushroom soup) because that’s just what they do!

The more sturdy and sure you are of your new inner knowing and your boundaries, the more your family dynamic will change. It’s true! I know and you know that you deserve a super hero cape! For now it will have to be our little secret because I’m sure they are not handing them out for breaking from the herd! There IS a gift coming to you this holiday season and it will be witnessed by “the family”, just not right away. So, if you can, do NOT get your buttons pushed. Go in there prepared with you grounding cord, golden bubble and your boundaries, (don’t roll your eyes at me) and wear a new hat! Walk in being the change you’ve always wanted to see in your family. You will be the best gift giver ever, because you have given them a chance to grow. And, in case of an emergency, you can always call me on 12listen and I will get you through the rough seas and back to calmer waters (hopefully cigarette free). Just because you have a stiff upper lip doesn’t mean the bottom one can’t quiver as much as it needs to. Just remember that the most important thing is to keep it zipped and take the high road!  When you look back next year, you’ll be beaming with pride and realize you gave yourself a gift too! Freedom!

In November, problems, challenges and often some type of opposition gives everyone the chance to develop more confidence and self-esteem that ultimately serves our growth. Growing pains can be difficult but you should be realizing now, as you make time for more self-expression and personal interests, that you need to enjoy your accomplishments! This is an important and creative month. Stay in your truth and your power. Hold tight to your boundaries, keep your dignity intact and you’ll be soaring through the month with wings up!

Elizabeth Lindsay is a clairvoyant spiritual light-warrior and counselor at  www.12listen.com Elizabeth is a creative soul whose life journey and passion has evolved into helping others empower themselves. Elizabeth has the innate ability to tune in and tap into your spirit guides and energy to offer clear concise answers and tools that give you a fresh perspective as well as raise your vibration. Elizabeth’s goal is to always help you get unstuck, move forward and leave her company feeling confident in the knowing that you are honoring yourself and your soul’s growth.  Be it a need for clearing a vibrational blockage, a quick answer, or an in-depth dive into the realms of possibilities she will help guide you into your personal power and strength