Bliss Tip Of The Day: How To Honor Your Truth & Get Visible

Recently, I led a live training in the House of Bliss, my online spiritual community. We discussed the idea that in 2021 and beyond, it is important to work on getting visible online in order to serve your purpose in this world. Not just in business but if you’re looking for a relationship, wanting to network, get a new job, etc. The way the world is going, it is pushing us to get more visible and that means showing more than just the pretty pictures in life, but more of the real, authentic sides of us.

I’m very passionate about blogging. I started this blog back in 2008 and it changed my life forever. The life I desired to create, was made possible because I made myself a promise to be more visible and I started this very blog. I had a dream to be seen/heard/understood in the interior design world and that dream came true for me only because I put myself out there with a blog.

And when I decided to shift my career to making jewelry and launched an e-commerce platform, it was successful because I made myself visible. I will never forget how scared I was to try and sell my first product, to push publish on the photo, to speak in front of a crowd of people about my jewelry. However, once I pushed past the fear…it all worked out far better than I could even ever have imagined. Thank God for my blog.

What I love about a blog, is that it is like your home on the internet. You can let people into your world by sharing more of your life on a blog in a more concrete way. Not only that you, you can control the user experience. While you may entertain people on instagram, that only lasts seconds…a blog keeps your people around like they are hanging out with you. That is what is so powerful about a blog. Also, Google is still the #1 search engine on the internet, no matter how fabulous you feel instagram may be…it just doesn’t even compete with Google. I teach EVERYTHING I have learned about blogging in my course, Boss Lady Blogger if you want to learn more/ chat with an entire community of women who are bloggers.

Anyway, Look. You can’t find your calling if you’re calling can’t find you. 

And it starts by first getting honest with yourself about what you want and about who you are meant to be in this world. If you keep yourself hidden, quietly hiding your voice and perspective from the world, there are people who are missing out on YOU. The truth of who you are and what incredible purpose you have on this planet. The exciting thing is, no matter who you are, you ABSOLUTELY DO have a purpose on this planet. It just takes a little discovery to try and find it.

You can start by just honoring your truth, here is what that looks like....

🖤 Ask yourself, am I honoring my feelings and instincts? Am I standing up for myself? Have I gone against myself in some way today?

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🖤 If so, decide to be your own bff. What would your very best, most supportive friend say to you in that situation? Tell yourself more of that. .

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🖤 If you have dishonored yourself and your truth...stop what you are doing right now and find a new way to treat yourself to something special. Whether it's flowers, a manicure, a book or even some beautiful crystal jewelry (shameless plug 😜)...do something to treat yourself and show yourself that you commit to honoring your truth, your needs and your happiness. .

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🖤 It's from this place that you step into your power and your worth! Declare that it’s your time to be visible, to come out from hiding & isolation and share the purpose in your heart! 

I’m always reminding myself that the answers, clarity, direction for my path to success are & have always been within me. 

And the same goes for you. Spend some time today to quiet your mind and look for signs that speak to you. 

If it feels good, exciting & lights you up.....that’s what’s meant for you to do. If it feels like a chore, leaves you feeling indecisive or in doubt....that’s not the way. God will lead you to the things you are MEANT to do by following what feels right to your soul. 

If you’d like some spiritual support in your life...come join your new spiritual besties in the House of Bliss. You’ll get instant access to my training on how to step into your truth & your calling ! ✨✨✨✨

What is an evil eye and why you need to wear one

I think it was about 2007, I found myself on a Sunday afternoon in a Kabbalah class in Beverly Hills with my roommate Paige. We were in the introduction classes learning more about the Demi Moore & Madonna hyped, spiritual movement. In the row next to us was the most fabulous woman, with long chocolate brown hair, big beautiful brown eyes, a chic fur vest and the most stunning stacked layers of gold bracelets. In the midst of Cartier and gorgeous gold with diamonds was a little red string, a Kabbalah tailsman, with a stunning diamond evil eye charm on it. We were obsessed.

Nearing the end of class, the woman came to the front of the class and began explaining what the Kabbalah red string bracelet was for and the proper way to use and wear it. She also told us a story about her evil eye charm. A friend from Greece had sent it to her and it was her favorite piece of jewelry.

It was that day that I became obsessed with the evil eye symbol.

What does an evil eye symbolize?

Belief in the evil eye—“mati”—dates back to Greek Classical antiquity, to at least the 6th century B.C. when it appeared on drinking vessels. Many philosophers, including Plato, would tell the history behind the evil eye. Plutarch’s scientific explanation stated that the eyes were the chief, the source of the deadly glares that were supposed to spring up like poisoned darts from the inner recesses of the person who had the evil eyes. It is a curse or legend believed to be cast by this malevolent glare, usually sent to a person when they are unaware. Many cultures believe that receiving the evil eye will cause misfortune or injury.

In order to protect oneself from the evil glares from another person, you wear an “evil eye”. An evil eye is a talisman or amulet, designed in the shape of an eye, traditionally in the colors blue or green, that indicate spiritual protection. These talismans or evil eye “repellents” come in different shapes and forms as pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings. Or can be hanging in a glass bead form over the main door or entrance of someone’s home to keep the hearth protected.

It’s almost used as a shield to protect any jealous or negative wishes that are sent towards you, when you are unaware. The evil eye symbol mainly promises to keep you safe and sound, which is the most important thing when it comes to fulfilling your dreams. There is nothing more beautiful or mystical than evil eye protection, as its rich in history and experience in keeping people across the world safe and secure.

HOW TO WEAR AN EVIL EYE

In terms of jewelry, the Evil Eye should be worn as a bracelet or a necklace. In fact, this mighty symbol is typically implemented as an evil eye charm, as its powers get fully dispersed when the symbol gets materialized. A part of most cultures in the world, the Evil Eye was always believed to have a realigning effect on negative notions. The numerous designs of this ancient symbol are always paired nicely with healing crystals, giving each Evil Eye seeker an opportunity to enhance the protective properties.

I decided to use the evil eye in several of my jewelry designs because any woman who is focusing on her spiritual growth, needs a layer of spiritual protection. Love Ashlina Jewelry was created to give women an extra boost of manifestation power in creating a beautiful life. When you’re thriving, you’ll need to make sure if anyone is secretly sending a glare your way, you are fully protected.