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Her parents both grew up very poor, but have managed to give her everything she could have ever dreamed of. Growing up, she was always very artistic. She expressed herself through acting, dancing, modeling, swimming, and her great sense of style.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CC62_OiDwFm/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaving her home country of Cuba for Miami, Florida at ten years old was a huge challenge, but she never gave up. She confided in us that racism, bullying, and the language barrier made it even harder. &#8220;&#8230;It took a toll on my mental health as a child. It was hard to make sense of the reasoning behind such a sudden change. I met language barriers that made my school and personal life difficult to manage, but I never gave up. I knew it was all for a reason deep down&#8230; Learning English was extremely hard for me, and many times racism and bullying made it much harder to fully step into my power.&#8221;</span></p>\n<h2>Thalia Dominguez, the Rise to Fame</h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalia told us that she has battled self-esteem issues and struggled to fit in.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To overcome this, she has indulged in self-love and took the time to learn how to be unapologetically herself despite society&#8217;s norms. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout high school, Thalia gained confidence through cheerleading, becoming captain for two consecutive years. She credits cheerleading with teaching her leadership skills and discipline, but she didn&#8217;t stop there. After high school, Thalia began studying broadcast media and journalism at Florida International University and discovered a passion for writing and news anchoring. She makes sure to feed her artistic side as well through modeling and music videos as she works towards her dream of becoming a journalist.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B9spH5ojmyJ/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><b>We were surprised to learn about the depth of Thalia&#8217;s spiritual knowledge.</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She does tarot and oracle readings (sadly, not yet for the public), and told us that people that meet her are always shocked to see &#8220;a pretty face accompanied by ancient knowledge&#8221;. While some might call her a &#8220;witch,&#8221; she&#8217;s not a fan of labels. </span></p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s next for Thalia?</span></h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalia has worked with Fashion Nova, Pretty Little Thing, and many other fashion brands, but believes that her most exciting work is yet to come. She aspires to work with PLAYBOY in the near future, telling us &#8220;I am a very free-spirited being, and I stand behind women and our rights to our sexuality forever&#8230; it would be an honor to be able to show the world that our sacred bodies are meant to be worshiped.&#8221;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalia sees a bright future for herself. She hopes to one day live in Ibiza, Spain, and sees herself in ten years as a 33-year-old boss mom who runs her own business while still being a full-time wife. She hopes to build a happy home where love matters more than money.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Kv-adjkMZ/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Thalia could tell her followers only one thing, she would tell them to LOVE, unapologetically. </span><b>&#8220;</b><b><i>I mean this in every sense of the word. Love yourself this way. Love others this way. Love life this way&#8230;always go to a place of love and you will be happy. Love is the force of life.</i></b><b>&#8221; </b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get in touch with Thalia? You can reach her at <a href=\"thalia@xothal.co\">thalia@xothal.co</a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for inquiries. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow her on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/xothal/?hl=en\">@xothal</a> or on Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/_xothal?lang=en\">@_xothal</a>!</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>More from <a href=\"https://skylertxt.wordpress.com/\">Skyler T.</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n"}],"sponsored":false,"date":"2020-09-14T22:01:23","categories":["influencers","lifestyle","Spirituality"],"title":"Behind the Scenes with Thalia Dominguez | @xothal","slug":"behind-the-scenes-with-thalia-dominguez-xothal","meta":{"title":"Behind the Scenes with Thalia Dominguez | @xothal","description":"Thalia Dominguez (@xothal) took us behind the scenes to show us the woman behind the photos. 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Bikarm Choudhury founded Bikram yoga system, and brought over his method to the United States in the 70s. </span></p>\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Bikram Hot Yoga?</span></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikram Yoga is a form of Hot Yoga. Bikarm Choudhury founded Bikram yoga system, and brought over his method to the United States in the 70s. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikram started his own college for Yoga in Beverly Hill, California. Over time, it became one of the most popular forms of yoga practiced in the country.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikram Yoga is typically performed in a yoga studio that is set to a temperature of 95 f- 105 f. The purpose of the heat is to help you sweat away toxins, and for the muscles to relax better. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bikram is a specific system of Hot Yoga. It is a system including 26 postures, 2 pranayama exercises in one cycle. For each 90 minute class, 2 cycles will usually be performed. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that not all forms of Hot Yoga are the Bikram System. But, the Bikram system is always considered Hot Yoga.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3lwW4IDY-W/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tips</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear loose, light and comfortable clothing.(Capris and Long Pants are best) </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay well hydrated an hour or two before class, and after class.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not participate if you’re pregnant.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half Moon Pose</span></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half-moon pose is also known as Ardha Chandrasana.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pose will test your leg, ankle, core and spinal strength, and your ability to remain balanced.</span></p>\n<p><strong>Step 1 </strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand on top of your mat with your feed side by side. Interlock your hands together in a tight grip above your head.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 2</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push your arms towards the ceiling and feel the stretch of your spine. Your hips and pelvis should naturally be pushing forward. You will also feel your chest starting to stretch and open up. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 3</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath and bend towards the side by pushing your hips to the side. Keep your feet and arms together and feel your chest open up. Push your arms upwards and tilt backwards so your chest can open up properly. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tips:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep shoulders relaxed</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain lengthening of the spine</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep knees locked</span></li>\n</ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awkward Pose</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The awkward pose is known as Utkatasana, it is also known as chair pose in other schools of yoga. This pose will help you to learn how to strengthen your legs and lower body. It will also help to improve your blood circulation. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 1</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your legs 6 inches apart (shoulder width). Raise your arms up to shoulder height so they’re pointed forward. Keep your palms down.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 2</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax your shoulders, and suck in your stomach. Take a deep breath and exhale. As you exhale, push your butt backwards and lower your body as far as you can. Feel the weight shift from your toes all the way to your heels. Hold that position for 10 seconds.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tip: Open up your knees slightly as you lower your body for balance</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 3</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly raise yourself back up to the standing position. Now raise your entire body and balance yourself on just your toes. Keep your arms raised shoulder-height as usual.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 4</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, breathe in , exhale, and lower your body backwards. Lower your body until your body could almost be sitting on a chair, or pressing up against a wall. Hold this position for 5 seconds.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 5</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your body back up again and return to the original position. Bring your knees together and raise your feet slightly this time. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 6</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath and exhale. Lower your body until your butt is almost touching your heels. Keep your knees together as you lower your body. Slowly bring yourself back up.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out @indira.yoga doing her chair pose in the outdoors!</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8x3LNnUVI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eagle Pose</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eagle pose is known as Garudasana. This posture is great as it opens your shoulder, and hip joints a lot. It also serves to test your body flexibility, core muscles and leg muscles. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eagle pose is a difficult pose, however, beginners can attempt this pose with success as well.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 1</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your right leg up above the waist, and bring it back down and around the left leg’s calf. As you lift up the leg you want to open your hip joints. Wrap the feet as much as you can around the calf. Both legs should be bent at this point.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 2</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once one foot is around the other calf, lift both arms up to straighten the spine, and open up the chest. Bring the arms back down, and bring the right arm underneath the left. Both arms should be against each other at one contact point to create tension.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 3</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the chest up. Keep shoulders and hips square and facing forward. Suck in your stomach for balance. Also make sure there are no gaps between both legs.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tips:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep shoulders square by tilting right shoulder to the right.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep hips square by tilting right hip to the right.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep legs tightly together by lowering the leg that is doing the wrapping.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep shoulders relaxed as much as possible.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For beginners, don’t worry about interlocking fingers at this point.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For beginners, don’t worry about wrapping the entire foot around the calf. One toe around the calf is good enough.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some perfect form, check out <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/aylineriten/\">@aylineriten</a>&#8216;s Eagle Pose done right by the lake.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/BynGaEHIYP4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing Head-to-Knee Pose</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing Head-to-Knee Pose is also known as Dandayamana Janusirsana. When done properly, this pose will help to work your leg, core and arm muscles.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety Tip: When doing this pose don’t rush. Slowly stretch out your muscles to prevent injury.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 1</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your spine and lean forward. Lift one leg up and keep it at 90 degrees. Place both hands under the soles of the lifted foot. Lock your other knee and maintain your balance.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tips: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your core and inner thighs to maintain balance</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock your knee and make sure, hip, knee and heel is aligned.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex your quadricep to lock your knee properly</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 2</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly extend the leg that was bent as far as you can. If you’re a beginner it is unlikely that you will be able to extend the leg fully. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tips:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on extending the leg</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t use your hands to force the extension of your leg.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 3</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your elbows down as far as you can. Do not crunch your shoulders. Use your lat muscles to lower your elbows and body.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Step 4</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your head forward and tuck your chin as low as possible. Your chin should be touching your knee.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a full video demonstration, check out Alissa Kepas’s demonstration.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/BRpTM0Vh23R/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"}],"sponsored":false,"date":"2019-10-18T20:26:46","categories":["lifestyle","Spirituality"],"title":"Best Bikram Hot Yoga Poses (Beginner&#8217;s Guide)","slug":"best-bikram-hot-yoga-poses-beginners-guide","meta":{"title":"Best Bikram Hot Yoga Poses (Beginner's Guide)","description":"Bikram Yoga is a form of Hot Yoga. 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Team","editor":"Mikhail Hanson","illustrator":"Image Courtesy of @thevanmystic","excerpt":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn about tarot cards that will take time. In this guide, we’ll show you what tarot cards are all about, what makes a tarot card reading accurate, and a beginner’s guide to learn how to read the cards.</span></p>\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h2><b>What are Tarot Cards?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarot cards have an extremely long history. The origins of this ancient way of reading cards go as far back as the 15th century. Some can say this is an outdated way of perceiving the world. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite technological advancements, people still want to use tarot cards to find some meaning and direction for their lives.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarot cards can be considered a part of cartomancy. What is cartomancy? It’s the art of using cards for divination.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know that Tarot card reading is not just about psychic abilities. Firstly, you have to get a deeper understanding of what the cards mean. Afterward, experts say that you can open yourself up to psychic powers. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through your understanding of the cards, you can start to make interpretations of the cards.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn about tarot cards that will take time. In this guide, we’ll show you what tarot cards are all about, what makes a tarot card reading accurate, and a beginner’s guide to learn how to read the cards.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3OBcLHHfqJ/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><strong>Questions Readings and Open Readings</strong></h3>\n<p><b>Questions readings</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are for readings based around a question. The person with the question enters a session with a reader. This person has a certain question in mind, however, the question is open-ended. Tarot card readings won’t work with yes or no questions.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner Tips:</span></h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the question broad.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t focus the question on something too detailed</span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad Example: “How can I work out better so I can do 50 muscle-ups in one session?”</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Example: “What can I do to be stronger?”</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the reading is for you, focus questions directly on yourself</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the questions neutral</span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad Example: “Why are there people out there getting more job interviews than me”</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Example:  “How can I focus on getting more job interviews for myself?”</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your questions positive</span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad Example: “Why am I still singe?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Example:  “What can I do in my life to meet the right person for me?”</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Open readings</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are open-ended readings. When a person goes in for an open-ended reading, they let the reader examine his or her overall life. This could be topics about career, love, personal issues or even health. Open readings are best when you’ve entered a new stage in your life. E.g. marriage, a new job.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Most Popular Tarot Card Deck: Rider-Waite Deck</h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most commonly used Tarot Card Deck is the Rider-Waite deck. This 78-card deck was created in 1909 by A.E. Waite. A.E. Waite sought out Pamela Colman Smith, an artist that he knew through the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waite was drawn towards tarot reading early in his life and had already published a book about tarot reading before creating his own personal deck. Through both their imaginations, Waite and Smith put together what we know as the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ujV8tH-kD/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Structure of the Rider-Waite Deck</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two sections to take note of within the deck. The </span><b>minor arcana </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the </span><b>major arcana</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Arcana</span></h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56 out of 78 cards</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contains 4 suits ( wands, swords, cups and pentacles/circles)</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 cards per suit</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cards are numbered from one to 10, also including King, queen, knight, and page</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent smaller daily occurrences</span></li>\n</ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major arcana</span></h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 out of 78 cards</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No suits</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbered from 0 to 21</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Represent long-term and bigger life events</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Understanding the Cards</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier there are 4 suits( wands, swords, cups and pentacles/circles). These suits each relate to a specific element: Earth, Air, Fire or Water.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the element that the suit belongs to, the card could communicate a certain topic or issue. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These elements belong to the ancient world’s understanding of the material. Each element was essential in the makeup of the universe. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that each element has the aspect of being active or passive.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uMT8JHLzr/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Element</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suit: Pentacles</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The element of earth is strongly connected to nature and our planet earth. Through this element, we find the themes of life, growth, and stability. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earth is the foundation in which everyday life is built upon. When a card’s element is earth, you can expect it to relate to:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Life</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Life Materials (clothes, electronic devices</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the foundation element, Earth serves as the bedrock beneath the other three elements.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are strongly tied to the element of Earth, they are more grounded in their everyday activities. They have their job, family and home life, and personal life mainly in their control. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth can be considered as a passive element. All actions that happen lead to a material end product that is tied to Earth.  Such end products include a new job promotion, a newly bought house or giving birth to a child.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water Element</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suit: Cups</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The element of water is strongly connected to its relationship with planet earth. 80 percent of the Earth’s surface is water. Similarly, if our body is considered earth, 80 percent of our body is filled with water.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In divination, it is said that we have to balance the water element within us. What this means is that the water element represents our:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feelings</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuition</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dreams/Visions</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As water makes up 80 percent of our body, we can understand that our thoughts are preoccupied with our emotions and instincts.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These emotions and instincts can be seen as the ocean. Sometimes the waves can be violent and get out of control. It is up to us to learn how to balance and stabilize these waves.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our instincts also allow us to interact with the outside world creatively. This means dealing with things like culture, music, design, and art.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a passive element, water allows us to deal with our inner ability to be emotional, creative and intuitive.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uHPr6ggIX/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire Element</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suit: Wands</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The element of fire is what gives us life. Fire provides the necessary heat and light. Without fire, we would not be able to feel warm, cook food and protect ourselves from external threats. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a spiritual level, fire is seen as willpower. It is our ego and also the energy behind our personal growth. In the real world, the element of fire connected with :</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambition</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfaction</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True Will</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without fire, our life would be nothing. We need the willpower to achieve everyday things. To be in control of our lives, we need the fire to get things done.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True will has more to do with fulfilling and executing our life purpose. It has less to do with the self-discipline or motivation that achieves everyday goals. When we learn to embrace True will properly, our life will flow much easier. Our goals will also manifest much better.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Element</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suit: Swords </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The air element is related to our:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual development</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspiration</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rationalization</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Logic</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication (written, spoken and technological)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The air element has to do with thinking. We think and then use our will (Fire) to create (Water). Through our creative action (Water), we develop something (Earth). Air can be recognized as the source of everything created. Without air, there is no Earth.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KhVS2DUeF/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aces</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a number that is associated with beginnings, Aces represent the raw and undeveloped energies of the elements they’re tied to.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance of an ace will most likely mean change and disruption in your life. This could mean a positive change in your life.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new idea</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new lifestyle change</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new action</span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Twos</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twos are about partnerships, both personal and professional. In our everyday life, twos could signify:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconciliation between two people</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harmony</span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Threes</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threes are about the growth and momentum of something. In real life threes could point towards:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual growth</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurturing of relationships</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our ability to properly join with others</span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fours</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fours are about the structure and foundation of things. It is related to endurance, practicality, physicality, achievement, humility,  and simplicity.</span></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fives</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fives are about handling the freedom in our lives. To elaborate this means dealing with the challenges that we face everyday, and whether or not we have the courage to overcome them.</span></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sixes</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sixes are connected with communication, cooperation, harmony, growth and nurturing</span></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sevens</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sevens are connected with reflection, assessment, and knowledge.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eights</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eights are connected with Intention, Abundance, Repetition, and Infinity.</span></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nines</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nines are connected with Vision, Influence, Intellectual Power,  and Attainment</span></p>\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tens</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tens are connected with completion, end of a cycle, and renewal.</span></p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"instagram_embed","link":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3s8Ms3gIIv/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<h2><b>How to do a tarot reading as a beginner?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During every reading, there is a spread. The spread is the layout of the cards and the flow of how the cards will be read.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common tarot card spreads is </span><b>the Three Fates</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It includes three cards. They represent:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Past</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good spread to learn for beginners. You start with having three cards face down.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may read the first card to understand how the card relates to the person’s past. Afterward, the second card represents a person’s current situation. The final card will represent a possible outcome that the person can shift towards.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the reading is meant to enlighten the person about their life arc. How has their past shaped them? What is their current present situation? How can move towards a positive future?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Are the readings accurate?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarot card reading is not about predicting the future. This is one of the most common misunderstandings regarding divination. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarot card readings are supposed to help you understand the direction that the person is being read upon is on. Through this insight, the person seeking the reading can decide what to do to have a better future.</span></p>\n"}],"sponsored":false,"date":"2019-10-18T05:22:42","categories":["lifestyle","Spirituality"],"title":"Tarot Card Reading (2019 Practical Beginner&#8217;s Guide)","slug":"tarot-card-reading-2019-practical-beginners-guide","meta":{"title":"Tarot Card Reading (2019 Practical Beginner's Guide)","description":"If you want to learn about tarot cards that will take time. 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Hanson","illustrator":"","excerpt":"<p>The meaning of spirituality is different things for different people but no matter your definition, it should definitely be a part of your life. This article is going to examine the meaning and the benefits of spirituality, and how CBD might be the perfect natural product to help you get in touch with it to better understand just what it means to you.</p>\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p>The meaning of spirituality is different things for different people but no matter your definition, it should definitely be a part of your life. This article is going to examine the meaning and the benefits of spirituality, and how CBD might be the perfect natural product to help you get in touch with it to better understand just what it means to you.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Spirituality</h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https://www.rte.ie/gaeilge/2019/0212/1029095-self-love-spiritual-light-books-to-read-this-valentines-day/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCE&#8217;s definition</a> of spirituality, it is simply, “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.” That definition seems a little broad and open to interpretation. Luckily, that is part of what makes spirituality so captivating and such a uniquely personal experience.</p>\n<p>Many people equate spirituality with religion. This makes sense as it can be a religious experience even for those that have no dogmatic loyalty to a certain set of beliefs. Spirituality allows us the ability to transcend space and time. It is beyond the physical aspect of life that consumes the majority of our day to day routine.</p>\n<p>Spirituality is the catalyst for getting in touch with whatever it is that is important to you. Countless studies have been done on the benefits by numerous universities and publications. For starters, <a href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cant-buy-happiness/201302/why-be-spiritual-five-benefits-spirituality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psychology Today</a> has some examples on just a few:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased gratitude and compassion</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive impact on relationships</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher levels of self-esteem and optimism</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on personal growth and fulfillment</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater appreciation of experiences</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>What Is CBD</h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":3208,"id":3208,"title":"cbd-oil-trees-describe","filename":"cbd.jpg","filesize":134272,"url":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cbd.jpg","link":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/2019/10/08/can-cbd-help-answer-what-is-the-meaning-of-spirituality/cbd/","alt":"blurred trees with cannabis oil dropper","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"cbd","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3206,"date":"2019-10-08 02:54:04","modified":"2019-10-08 02:54:39","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-includes/images/media/default.png","width":810,"height":301,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cbd-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cbd-300x111.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":111,"medium_large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cbd-768x285.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":238,"large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cbd.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":238,"post-thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cbd.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":810,"post-thumbnail-height":301}},"photo_credit":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p>CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol, a chemical compound that is found in the cannabis plant. If you haven’t already heard of CBD, its usage has a wide range of benefits that only seems to be growing.</p>\n<p>If you’re looking to get high, CBD isn’t for you. CBD contains no THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the ingredient that causes the mind-altering effects. You may experience an elevation in the mood with CBD due to its relaxing properties but the effects are quite the opposite of those typically found in THC.</p>\n<p>To keep things simple, you have what’s called an “endocannabinoid system” all throughout your body with millions of receptors. This system is linked to the regulation of multiple areas of the body. Anything from sleep and mood to memory and physical sensation. The use of CBD can help benefit the regulation of this system.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Understanding Spirituality With CBD</h2>\n<p>In my experience, the best way to understand the meaning of something is through personal experience. You can study something for years but until you put it into practice, it will never fully click. Spirituality isn’t any different and the best way to develop your own meaning of it is through experiencing it.</p>\n<p>Oddly enough, there is a lot of shared ground between CBD and spirituality. Keep reading for a rundown on those shared spaces and just how well they can work together to better put you in touch with your spirituality.</p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":3209,"id":3209,"title":"Calm-canoe-sunset","filename":"Calm.jpg","filesize":140304,"url":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calm.jpg","link":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/2019/10/08/can-cbd-help-answer-what-is-the-meaning-of-spirituality/calm/","alt":"canoe in a lake with the sunsetting","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"calm","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3206,"date":"2019-10-08 02:57:09","modified":"2019-10-08 02:58:52","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-includes/images/media/default.png","width":810,"height":301,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calm-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calm-300x111.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":111,"medium_large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calm-768x285.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":238,"large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calm.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":238,"post-thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Calm.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":810,"post-thumbnail-height":301}},"photo_credit":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><strong>The calming effects</strong> of CBD may be one of the most popular uses people enjoy in today’s hectic world. Many people report a general feeling of relaxation associated with the use of CBD. This article from <a href=\"https://www.consciouslifestylemag.com/omica-hemp-cbd-tonic/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conscious Lifestyle Magazine</a> speaks to the research behind cannabidiol relaxation. This is excellent news for those seeking to tap into a spiritual mindset as the best place to start is with a calm and relaxed state of mind.</p>\n<p>The argument can be made that if you can’t find a sense of calm, you can’t find a sense of self. Spirituality is all about getting in touch with a deeper sense of self and whatever that means for you. It forces you to find your own space of calm through meditation, breathing, music, writing, etc.</p>\n<p>CBD is an excellent addition to this list to calm the nerves and make the process a bit easier.</p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":3210,"id":3210,"title":"anxiety-confused-cbd-help","filename":"anxiety.jpg","filesize":43580,"url":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anxiety.jpg","link":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/2019/10/08/can-cbd-help-answer-what-is-the-meaning-of-spirituality/anxiety/","alt":"girl with anxiety helped with cbd","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"anxiety","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3206,"date":"2019-10-08 02:59:59","modified":"2019-10-08 03:00:42","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-includes/images/media/default.png","width":512,"height":190,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anxiety-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anxiety-300x111.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":111,"medium_large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anxiety.jpg","medium_large-width":512,"medium_large-height":190,"large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anxiety.jpg","large-width":512,"large-height":190,"post-thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/anxiety.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":512,"post-thumbnail-height":190}},"photo_credit":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><strong>Anxiety and depression</strong> seem to be more prevalent than ever before. Anyone that has experience with anxiety will tell you that it’s much more than feeling stressed, and anyone with depression will tell you that it’s much more than feeling sad. These disorders have a wide range of severity and can be crippling. The good news is, we also have more ways to treat such disorders than ever before. One of those methods can be found with CBD as explained by <a href=\"https://cbd-b.be/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2014-Antidepressant-Like-and-Anxiolytic-Like-Effects-of-Cannabidiol.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this research study</a> from 2014.</p>\n<p>Couple this with the fact that <a href=\"https://www.psypost.org/2019/02/brain-changes-related-to-religion-and-spirituality-could-confer-resilience-to-depression-53074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research also shows</a> how embracing your spirituality can have a positive impact on anxiety and depression, and you’ve got a strong foundation for growing your spirituality.</p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":3211,"id":3211,"title":"back-pain-lower-cbd","filename":"Pain.jpg","filesize":128273,"url":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pain.jpg","link":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/2019/10/08/can-cbd-help-answer-what-is-the-meaning-of-spirituality/pain/","alt":"man with lower back pain helped with cbd","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"pain","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3206,"date":"2019-10-08 03:01:24","modified":"2019-10-08 03:02:01","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-includes/images/media/default.png","width":810,"height":301,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pain-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pain-300x111.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":111,"medium_large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pain-768x285.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":238,"large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pain.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":238,"post-thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Pain.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":810,"post-thumbnail-height":301}},"photo_credit":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><strong>Pain management</strong> can be a frustrating avenue to travel down. Navigating the course of what is effective, safe, healthy, or addictive, can be taxing. Thankfully CBD is plant-based and free of addictive properties. Medical News Today has a read-worthy <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319475.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">write up</a> on the different kinds of pain that CBD is commonly used for.</p>\n<p>Spirituality is also a successful coping mechanism for helping manage pain and even disease. Physicians agree that a stronger spiritual connection can aid in physical health and it is greatly encouraged as a state of mind greatly affects your state of the body. There is also <a href=\"https://www.osfhealthcare.org/blog/understanding-spiritual-pain/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spiritual pain</a> which can contribute to actual physical stress and pain.</p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":3212,"id":3212,"title":"PTSD-helped-with-cbd","filename":"PTSD.jpg","filesize":12314,"url":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PTSD.jpg","link":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/2019/10/08/can-cbd-help-answer-what-is-the-meaning-of-spirituality/ptsd/","alt":"man on dock with ptsd helped with cbd","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"ptsd","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3206,"date":"2019-10-08 03:03:27","modified":"2019-10-08 03:04:02","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-includes/images/media/default.png","width":512,"height":190,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PTSD-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PTSD-300x111.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":111,"medium_large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PTSD.jpg","medium_large-width":512,"medium_large-height":190,"large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PTSD.jpg","large-width":512,"large-height":190,"post-thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PTSD.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":512,"post-thumbnail-height":190}},"photo_credit":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><strong>Trauma relief</strong> studies have been conducted with the use of CBD and according to The National Center for Biotechnology Information, the <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6066583/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">results</a> have been promising. A big portion of managing trauma is managing stress. With that in mind, it seems likely that CBD would be a helpful candidate.</p>\n<p>You might be surprised to learn that spirituality can also have a positive impact on trauma relief and PTSD related symptoms. A mental health professional who spent over two decades in the fire service shared <a href=\"https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-spirituality-helps-to-manage-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her meaning</a> of spirituality and how it helped her manage her trauma.</p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":3213,"id":3213,"title":"sleep-alarm-pillow-cbd","filename":"sleep.jpg","filesize":106470,"url":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep.jpg","link":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/2019/10/08/can-cbd-help-answer-what-is-the-meaning-of-spirituality/sleep/","alt":"alarm clock on top of a pillow with cbd logo in corner","author":"4","description":"","caption":"","name":"sleep","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3206,"date":"2019-10-08 03:05:19","modified":"2019-10-08 03:06:02","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-includes/images/media/default.png","width":810,"height":301,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep-300x111.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":111,"medium_large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep-768x285.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":238,"large":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":238,"post-thumbnail":"http://dev-furlough.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":810,"post-thumbnail-height":301}},"photo_credit":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<p><strong>Sleep</strong> is a universal experience but being able to successfully achieve it still seems to be somewhat elusive for so many. There are endless studies and methods practiced for trying to obtain good sleep. Some of these studies are now conducted with CBD. Kaiser Permanente has some <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promising results</a> due to the calming effects on the nervous system.</p>\n<p>If you’ve ever had a bad night of sleep, you know just how much of an impact it can have on things; spirituality is no exception. I mentioned before about how people equate spirituality with religion and a lot of people do the same with sleep.</p>\n<p>Restful sleep can also feel like a religious experience. When we sleep, our mind resets and organizes all the clutter. It’s almost as if you’re meditating without trying. Have you ever taken a nap and improved your mood? Spirituality is exactly that, making sure that your soul is properly rested.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>\n<p>I don’t want you to read this and think that CBD is a cure-all or that it will absolutely elevate your soul and make you a bonafide spiritual guide. What I do want, is for you to realize that it may be an excellent tool in helping you get there.</p>\n<p>If you are considering CBD, you should speak with your health care provider about usage and dosage quantities as it varies from person to person and ailment to ailment. Recapping some of the main points where CBD can help with spirituality:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calming your nerves to help alleviate stress</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assist in dampening anxiety and depression</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax your body to help in pain management</li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aid with PTSD symptoms and improve quality of sleep</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Even if you don’t consider yourself as someone in need of help with these conditions, getting in touch with your spirituality can be especially difficult in a very busy and technical world.</p>\n<p>If you’re able to touch and harness it, you will absolutely see the benefits. If you would like some assistance in making the journey a little easier, I would highly recommend trying CBD as an option; it just may work for you. 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There are two main methods of extraction. Distillation through steam or water, or cold pressing. This article will help you learn about the health benefits and simple changes you can make to live a healthier life!</span></p>\n","post_templates":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_block","content":"<div class=\"lia-quilt-row lia-quilt-row-row_2\">\n<div class=\"lia-quilt-column lia-quilt-column-19 lia-quilt-column-right lia-quilt-column-main-content\">\n<div class=\"lia-quilt-column-alley lia-quilt-column-alley-right\">\n<div id=\"bodyDisplay\" class=\"lia-message-body lia-component-message-view-widget-body lia-component-body-signature-highlight-escalation lia-component-message-view-widget-body-signature-highlight-escalation\">\n<h2>What are Essential Oils?</h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils are extracted from plants. There are two main methods of extraction. Distillation through steam or water, or cold pressing.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each plant has its own aromatic compounds. This will give the oil a specific essence.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best brands will ensure that the oils don’t go through chemical processes. They also retain the original smell and flavor of the plant.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils may be found in the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits.</span></p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use</span></h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.)</span>Inhalation</h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For highly concentrated oils, do not inhale directly from the bottle. Use a diffuser to release the smell into the air.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another method would be placing a drop or two of oil to tissue or towel and inhaling it near your face.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.)</span>Applying on your Skin</h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most essential oils are too strong to be applied on the skin. For this to work, it is best to dilute it in a carrier oil.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrier oils include:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almond oil</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apricot kernel</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado oil</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best results, you can apply essential oils to:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top of feet </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top of arms</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top of wrists</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neck</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind the ear</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re a beginner, it is best to stick to inhalation and topical methods of use. Ingesting essential oils is possible, but you should only do so under the supervision of a doctor.</span></p>\n<h2>Choosing the Best Essential Oils</h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purity Matters</span></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are oils that only contain aromatic plant compounds. Avoid anything that has additives or synthetic oils. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good brand will usually list the name of the plant as the ingredient, rather than just stating “essential oil of tea tree”.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distillation or mechanical cold pressing are the best ways to produce essential oils. Any other chemical processes that change the oils would not be good.</span></p>\n<h2>For Treating a Cough, Sore Throats and Colds</h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.)Eucalyptus essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eucalyptus essential oil can ease a cough in several ways.</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a few drops to 1 ounce of carrier oil and then apply onto throat.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diluting oil in boiling water and then inhale steam</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may also be helpful to purchase a pharmacy product that contains Eucalyptus oil.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.) Peppermint essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint oil can help to relax the muscles of the windpipe. It could also help with easing the breathing of a person with a dry cough. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to use:</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the oil to a diffuser</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilute oil in boiling water and inhale the steam.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topical peppermint oils for use</span></li>\n</ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.) Frankincense essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankincense essential oil is good for treating cold.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is known for being antiseptic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.) Oregano essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregano essential oil contains a high level of carvacrol.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a 2014 study found that carvacrol is a helpful agent in fighting off many germs.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This oil is helpful towards viral or bacterial causes of a cough.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.)Thyme essential oil</span></h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyme essential oil is similar to oregano as it also contains carvacrol.</span></h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.) Tea tree essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea tree oil can prevent the growth of bacteria that cause sinus infections and respiratory problems.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also antiseptic, antiviral and antimicrobial. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can inhale tea tree oil to relieve yourself of the cough.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.) Lavender essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try adding a few drops in a warm bath, and inhale and soak up in the bath.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender essential oil can also help when phlegm is trapped within the lungs and sinuses.</span></p>\n<h2>For Treating Headaches</h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint Essential Oil</span></h4>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This seems to be the best option for applying to headaches. Apply a small portion of peppermint oil to the temple and forehead. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>For Better Sleep</h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender Essential Oil</span></h4>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This amazing multi-purpose oil will help you sleep better if through inhalation.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>For Treating Bruises</h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, most essential oils are too potent to be applied to the skin. It is best to avoid skin contact with undiluted essential oils.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an ounce of carrier oil and mix it with several drops of your chosen oil. Afterward, apply the mixture onto a warm towel.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rub the towel gently over the bruise. You may repeat this process twice a day. If it&#8217;s the first time you’re using the oil and it causes skin irritation, consult a doctor and stop using it.</span></h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.)Arnica (Arnica montana)</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnica flower is a popular oil used to heal bruising.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It relieves pain, reduces the size of the bruise and restores normal skin tone.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnica applied on the skin could help bruises heal faster. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to apply it on unbroken skin.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.)Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum)</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a special flower usually used by aromatherapists.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective way to use this is to apply the diluted oil to unbroken skin immediately after injury. You may apply more to relieve yourself of pain.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.)St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John’s wort is sometimes used in massage for bruise pain.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the diluted oil to bruised area.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>For Treating Earaches</h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.)Garlic Oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may mix garlic oil with a bit of olive oil. Afterwards, you may apply it to the outer and inner ear.</span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not apply if eardrum is ruptured. Make sure to dilute this oil as well.</span></h4>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.)Oregano Oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix oil with a carrier oil and only apply it to the outer ear.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>For Treating Scars</h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.)Helichrysum essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helichrysum essential oil contains arzanol. It is an anti-inflammatory substance which helps to heal wounds.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This oil is also said to relieve skin rashes and increase collagen production.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, you may only see results within a few months of daily use. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using this oil if you recently had surgery, or at risk of internal hemorrhaging. </span></p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.) Geranium essential oil</span></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geranium oil is effective because it encourages new cell growth. Despite its healing properties, Geranium oil can take up to a month for results to show.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using Geranium oil if you have high blood pressure or are at risk of cardiovascular diseases.</span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n"}],"sponsored":false,"date":"2019-10-03T05:15:18","categories":["lifestyle","Spirituality"],"title":"Living Well with Essential Oils &#8211; Full Guide &#038; Health Benefits","slug":"living-well-with-essential-oils-full-guide-health-benefits","meta":{"title":"Living Well with Essential Oils - Full Guide & Health Benefits","description":"Essential oils are extracted from plants. There are two main methods of extraction. Distillation through steam or water, or cold pressing. 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