Releasing to Receive

What are we willing to give up?

Author

Blair McLendon
February 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Peace and Abundance, Ankhora family!

Welcome to Ankhora's biweekly nurturing of the sacred trinity - mind, body, and soul. In each newsletter we intend to bring you a dose of inspiration, wisdom, and practices to enhance your well-being within those three major layers of life.

If you had to release what you have in order to get what you truly want, would you do it? I often think about the meme where the child is holding a small bear, but the Most High is holding a giant bear behind his back while asking the child to give him the smaller one in exchange for what is unknown to the child. The child rebuttles, “but I love it, GOD.” The Most High replies, “Just trust me”.

How much do we really trust that everything is always working out in the best way possible for us, no matter what the news or media is showing us? How much are we willing to give up or sacrifice in order to align and make space for what our hearts truly desire? Understanding it can be a difficult process for some, one thing to keep in mind is that all things of this life is temporary; you can’t take any of it to the grave. Struggles and low moments only exist so that we appreciate the greater things and higher regarded experiences in life, being that we live a dualistic reality. Always remember, one thing cannot exist without the other/opposite existing as well.

Society has pushed us into a survival mentality, but the Most High is asking us to release that mentality and step into a mindset of abundance KNOWING that all is well and we are taken care of even if we can’t see it yet. We, as a society, are quick to sacrifice our livelihood in order to survive, but what if we didn’t have to do that? What if we could thrive doing the things we love and want to do? The short answer is, we can.

As we collectively shift into a new Golden Age, we move from states of believing to states of knowing. The veil is being lifted, more and more people are awakening to the truths that have been hidden from us for hundreds of years, and the illusions are being dissolved. In order to fully step into these truths and embody the higher states of being, we must release old programming and old ways of thinking. Just because something has always been a certain way does not mean that it is the correct way or the truthful/righteous way.

Those who cannot adapt to the new energies that are engulfing the planet will be left behind and remain in a world shaped by their old beliefs. One practice to align yourself with your highest timeline is to ask the Most High to release all that no longer serves you and align you with your highest good. And don’t take that request lightly… Trust me, people, places, and things you do not expect will indeed be removed, so always be careful what you ask for.

It does not matter what is going on externally, or with the president, or with celebrities. What matters is what is going on within you internally and your mindset. All those things externally are apart of the mission to distract you from remembering who you truly are, so out with the old and in with the new… Be open and ready to receive the best in all there is.

Mindful Alignment:

  • Mental Gem: Healing isn’t linear; celebrate the small victories along the way.

  • Mindful Moment: Loving-Kindness Meditation: Close your eyes and think of someone you care about. Send them a silent wish for happiness, health, and peace, then extend that wish to yourself.

Physical Alignment:

  • Herbal Spotlight: Mullein is a gentle yet powerful herb traditionally renowned for its supportive effects on the respiratory system. Its soothing and expectorant properties can help calm irritated airways, loosen congestion, and promote easier breathing. Often taken as a tea, tincture, or in herbal blends, mullein also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that aid in reducing discomfort associated with coughs and mild respiratory issues. Beyond its respiratory benefits, mullein has a long-standing history in herbal folk medicine for its ability to gently support overall wellness.

    Mullein Tea

     

  • Top Tier Nourishment: 

  • Tuning into the Body: With so much energy hitting the planet and solar flares going crazy right now, many people are experiencing different symptoms so it is important to listen to your body and give it what it needs. For me, I have been more apt to taking longer rests and giving myself a chance to sleep more if needed. I have also been working out every other day in conjunction with my usual energy practices daily in order to stay grounded. Meditation, being outside in nature, and creating have also been very instrumental the past couple of weeks with helping me acclimate to the changes going on within. Make sure you get some Sun if possible!

Soulful Alignment:

  • Soulful Insights: Each sunrise invites you to awaken not just your eyes, but your spirit’s clarity.

  • Affirming the Best: My mind, body, and spirit are aligned, guiding me toward wholeness.

Music is Life - 3 in Rotation Right Now:  

  • Mehtah - Planetary Devastation

  • Mint Condition - So Fine

  • Patrice Rushen - Remind Me

Community Corner:

If you have a business in mind that you would like to see highlighted, please email me at [email protected] and include ‘Community Corner’ in the subject line along with details and contact information about the business in the body of the email. This week I have to highlight my latest book, ‘Calling Dr. Me: Self-Diagnosing the Body.’ After being in the works over the past year, I have finally wrapped it up. As of now, I am accepting pre-orders for the hardcover, but the PDF version is now available in a bundle with the rest of my books on 3layersofwellness.com 

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Thank you for being part of the Ankhora | 3 Layers of Wellness community. We look forward to accompanying you on this transformative path to holistic wellness.

With gratitude,

Blair McLendon - Founder, Ankhora | 3 Layers of Wellness

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