(blog post #7/12)

Soul Qualities define your Higher Self, which is the pinnacle of your Soul. These core qualities guide you toward a spiritually awakened life. By actively engaging with, and deeply nurturing these qualities, you'll heal your inner child’s wounds, dismantle the barriers of your heart, and further your spiritual growth. As you evolve, you'll stand as a wise and loving leader of your inner world and will embody the wisdom and love of your Higher Self.

Let’s explore each of these qualities together:

Courage

Embracing vulnerability and honesty.
Seeking support instead of facing challenges alone.
Harnessing courage to foster greater confidence and freedom.

Power

Exuding confidence and the capability to take empowered action.
Demonstrating persistence and perseverance in your endeavors.
Drawing from inner strength and resilience to overcome adversity.

Trust

Placing faith in divine timing.
Accepting and embracing the present moment.
Moving forward with patience and assurance on your chosen path.

Love

Extending empathy and understanding to others.
Practicing compassion.
Forgiving past grievances to heal and grow.

Peace

Aiming for harmony in all things.
Choosing tranquility over turmoil.
Cultivating inner balance.

Freedom

Expressing oneself creatively and truly.
Remaining curious and exploring both your inner and outer worlds.
Living an authentic life, true to your essence.

Joy

Feeling a deep sense of contentment.
Living with gratitude.
Recognizing and celebrating the interconnectedness of all.

Each one of these Seven Soul Qualities leads to heightened intuition and greater wisdom. Our journey together is to activate these qualities within you, you might imagine that activating qualities is like turning the lights on in the cave of your heart. There are likely times when you access these qualities without even realizing it. When we look back, the moments that are intertwined with one or more of these qualities often are the most profound experiences, the ones we most cherish in our lives.

To awaken them in your life, choose one quality that speaks to your heart, and commit to 1-2 daily activities suggested to activate it. Once you've felt its impact, you can move on to mastering the next quality!

The Soul Quality of Peace

To awaken inner Peace, give these a try:

Nature therapy: Find a serene spot in nature, breathe deeply, and let the peaceful vibes of Mother Earth wash over you. Ahh... 🌳
Mindful breathing: Inhale love and exhale tension with each breath. Feel peace filling every nook and cranny of your being.
Journaling: Note any obstacles to inner peace and pen down a peace intention to help you bring more tranquility into your life.

The Soul Quality of Love

To activate the Soul Quality of Love, explore these heart-opening practices:

Self-love affirmations: Remind yourself daily of your awesomeness with affirmations like, "I am whole, complete, and lovable just the way I am!"
Loving-kindness meditation: Extend love and compassion to yourself and others through a blissful guided meditation.
Acts of kindness: Brighten someone's day with a small act of love, and feel your heart grow three sizes in the process.

The Soul Quality of Joy

To switch on the Soul Quality of Joy, I hope you’ll have fun with these uplifting activities:

Daily gratitude: Reflect on life's blessings and let gratitude pave the way for more joy to prance right in!
Creative expression: Dive into activities that light you up – painting, dancing, singing... you name it!
Laughter therapy: Share jokes, watch a comedy, or simply laugh out loud to welcome more lightness and humor into your world.

The Soul Quality of Freedom

To activate Freedom, try these liberating practices:

Self-reflection: Gently identify areas of your life that could use more freedom, and journal about what you need to let go of to let freedom flow in. 💭
Boundary setting: Empower yourself with healthy boundaries, and create space for your spirit to thrive- what might this look like? 💪
Mindful movement: Yoga, walking, and stretching can remind us of the beautiful freedom within our bodies- how does it invite you inward to see you’re already free of problems, now? 🧘️

The Soul Quality of Trust

To activate Trust, try these heart-centered practices:

Self-trust affirmations: Remind yourself of your inner wisdom and strength, and trust your intuition “I can handle anything” 💫
Divine Trust affirmations: “The Universe has my back” and “I am always safe and loved” 🤝
Journaling: Reflect on past experiences where the Divine/God/Universe played a big role in your life, how were you supported? How do you feel you might be supported now? 📖

The Soul Quality of Courage

To activate Courage, try these emboldening practices:

Visualization: Imagine yourself conquering fears and stepping into your power. Make this a daily ritual to reinforce your courage. 🌄
Inspirational stories: Absorb the energy of courage from tales of bravery and triumph. Let their bravery inspire your own!
Facing fears: Gently push the boundaries of your comfort zone and take small steps towards your goals. Remember, every tiny step counts! 💪

The Soul Quality of Power

To invite more Power into your life, try these empowering practices:

Empowering affirmations: Remind yourself of your strength and resilience with affirmations like, "I am empowered each day!" 💫
Goal setting: Create goals aligned with your values and passions, and take inspired action to achieve them. Start with a small step today!
Reframing thoughts: Identify disempowering thoughts, and replace them with empowering beliefs that support your growth and well-being.

Recap of the Seven Soul Qualities

Let's quickly recap all the ways you can activate the soul qualities within:

Peace: Connect with inner calm through nature therapy, mindful breathing, and journaling.
Love: Open to self-love with affirmations, loving-kindness meditation, and acts of kindness.
Joy: Spark joy through gratitude journaling, creative pursuits, and laughter therapy.
Freedom: Tap into personal growth by setting boundaries, reflecting on your needs, and engaging in mindful movement.
Trust: Strengthen your foundation with self-trust affirmations, goal setting, and journaling about divine support.
Courage: Empower yourself with visualization, inspirational stories, and facing fears.
Power: Activate your inner strength using empowering affirmations, goal setting, and reframing thoughts.

Next Steps on Your Core Wound Healing Journey

I would love to hear about your experiences, which one do you choose? Which practices will you explore to activate this quality in your daily life?

Please do share in the comments below!

Stay tuned for the next blog post in this 12-part series, where I will guide you through navigating the five phases of spiritual awakening and how these insights can help you tap into your Souls journey and the gifts along the way.

Also quick note: I have a new book coming out this year that provides the full map for your core wound healing journey, all in one place with exercises and guidance to help you make momentum forward on your core wound healing path. I invite you to click this link below to join the book interest list, to be the first to receive exciting goodies alongside the book, as well as when the release date is: