***I acknowledge that I work, play, dance, heal and create this newsletter on the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples***

*this newsletter was written and edited by a human, not AI*

Hello, Beautiful Soul!

I am called this week to bring focus to the extraordinary beauty to be found within death. Not just our own death process as a human being through the various stages of life, but the infinite times we can invite things to die- a thought, a relationship, our identities, dreams, traumas, and especially our beliefs.

I’m learning that the real journey begins when your ambition ends. What is opened to you when you step out of societal expectation and familial programming and start actually listening to your Soul is the start of your ‘becoming’. It often starts with setting boundaries, so we can start to get clear on what is ‘us’ versus what is within us that is ‘other’.

Ask yourself- do you set boundaries as a way to protect your wounding, or to honour your truth?

When we give ourselves permission to die a thousand deaths, it doesn’t seem so scary to let go in life. It doesn’t feel so terrifying to let go of control and start to entertain the possibility that life could look, and feel, completely different. (But WHO AM I to deserve ease and joy??- <hey ego- take a long hike off a short cliff, eh?>) We can acknowledge that attachments are formed and dissolved in perpetuity for the entire time we are embodied as humans. It is our clinging to a particular vision or ego construct that keeps us from fully stepping into our power.

KEY’S KEY

When we can hold multiple truths in life we can weave a new way of being in the World. If we can simultaneously acknowledge that we are hanging on to dear life of a previous version of ourselves and at the same time can see the new path laid out in front of us, we are making great progress! This dissolves the ‘all or nothing’ mentality that keeps us bound in perfectionism, and within self imposed containers of limitation that only we can step out of. Death is sacred, in all it’s forms.

How we respond to it is often in direct relationship to the forgotten side of death in our culture- the part that cannot be separated from the death process: REBIRTH. With each moment of letting go and death of something comes the rebirth of the new. This cycle is stunted by clinging, false ego stories, and crippling fear. If we do not fear death, we fear the unknown. Courage is required to live authentically in this life- the willingness to say yes, blind, and trust ourselves so profoundly that we know we can move through absolutely whatever unfolds. May our faith be so strong that we develop the kind of trust within ourselves that heals all wounds and returns us to wholeness.

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Here are the things that have been helping me on my path this week :

POST THAT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I’M NOT ALONE

I was sent this post by a community member that so accurately and succinctly expresses exactly what I have been going through as of late. Let me know if you can relate to it as well:

zachbushmd

692K followers

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You think you’re here to ‘manifest’. The truth is, you’re here to die.

Sounds dark but is incredibly uplifting, I’m loving the content this creator is putting out:

madisonvandereb

36K followers

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THE ANDROMEDA PARADOX

Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Paul Hakeem Oluseyi discuss the theory even the “NOW” doesn’t even exist. This paradox is blowing my mind:

the_unveiled_universe

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THE TAOIST PHILOSOPHY CALLED WU WEI

This philosophy is so in alignment with what many of us are going through right now.

Wu Wei is translated as ‘effortless action’- it means acting in perfect harmony with the natural flow of life. I am embracing this with every cell of my being right now, and it is transforming my entire life. Make sure to scroll through the carousel of slides:

QUOTE I’M PODERING

Lately, I’ve been deepening into meaning and depth of clarity in my relationship. What does it mean to truly love another? What parts of myself hold conditionality and withhold vulnerability as protection? What do I need to adjust within myself to see clearly what I create that harms my relationship as well as truly acknowledge what I contribute? Specifically, I have been re-addressing ‘commitment’- to self, to another, to those that I love. How can I show up more deeply committed to Love? How can my most intimate relationships help my soul evolve, as well as help the other person evolve in the way that is best for them? What can I do to show up more authentically, communicate better, and see the challenges we move through together as incredible opportunities to grow? I loved this quote:

“Contrary to the fairytales many of us were raised on, the purpose of finding your forever love isn't to secure some static, idealized ‘happily ever after.' It's about soul evolution. Which requires the death of everything within you that isn't love. Conscious relationships won't protect your ego or let you bypass your shadows – they exist to reveal the truth of your soul, so that you can become who you were always meant to be: aligned, authentic, & whole.” ~Aubert Bastiat

Shout out to Jeff- I love you. Thank you for your love, your steadfastness, your commitment to us and your unwavering support of who I am becoming.

Finding value in this newsletter? Here is a link to check out the Key’s Keys Archives for past newsletters for more support on your spiritual path:

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MID WEEK MINDFULNESS- Wed, May 21st, 7 pm pst

An IN PERSON and ONLINE event!

This is a new offering designed to create community so we can sit in meditation together, fostering connection and healing through the like minded perspective that healing happens when we are held in sacred space. Our first one was SOOOO beautiful and nourishing. Our next wave of healing on this planet will happen in community.

Whether you are on a healing journey, just starting a meditation practise, or are a well seasoned meditator, this community event will be an opportunity to sit quietly together and practise presence. For those new to meditation, I will give an easy suggestion on where to begin.

Format: I will guide us in for about 5 min, then we will sit in meditation together for 30 min, and afterwards I will read a short passage from a spiritual book to provide guidance and insight (Pema Chodron and Breanna Weist). We will end with a short round circle (optional) before we close the practise.

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Thank you for being in this community- I am so grateful for you and your incredible Light.