The Soul-Fueled Life Newsletter
Michal Spiegelman
Founder of Beacons of Change | Social Worker & Spiritual Mentor | Keynote Speaker | Author of "Becoming Soulful"
Welcome to the Soul-Fueled Life Newsletter!
Let me start with an update about my upcoming surgery.
As many of you know, I embrace a healthy lifestyle with a holistic approach to healing. Naturally, the idea of undergoing surgery didn't thrill me. I firmly believe in the power of integrating Western medicine with holistic and natural healing methods. However, I also recognize that certain physical conditions require the intervention of Western medicine, supported by holistic practices.
For the last three years, I’ve tried to address the tears in my bicep tendon and rotator cuff using holistic methods. I managed the pain well and didn’t let the discomfort take over my life. However, the time has come to fix my arm, and my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.
What changed my mind? A few weeks ago, I decided to engage in deep soul work, seeking clarity on my healing path. I spent several days dialoguing with my soul while treating myself with Reiki. I felt centered, grounded, and guided. Despite my initial resistance, I received a clear message from within: “It’s time to release your resistance to the surgery.” After receiving this message for three consecutive days, I accepted it as my reality and found peace with the decision.
In preparation for the surgery, I’ve been working with self-Reiki and my physical therapist to achieve the best possible mobility, ensuring a speedy recovery.
A few lessons I’ve learned so far…
Lesson #1: When asking for guidance, be ready to accept and follow it, especially when it comes from your soul. As I say in my upcoming book: “Our soul has the potential to be a perfect guide.”
Lesson #2: Living at the extremes is not a good idea. While I continue to embrace a healthy lifestyle and holistic approach, I acknowledge that there are times when healing conditions through Western medicine is necessary.
Lesson #3: When dealing with a health problem or illness, the first priority is to raise our vitality—the life energy in our body. As this energy rises, it positively affects other areas of our health. In the last few weeks, I’ve integrated exercising, intentional movement with music, swimming, walking in nature, art-making, and other activities that elevate my vibration and fill up my soul. I wrote more about this in a recent blog: Elevating Vitality: Self-Actions for Managing Chronic Conditions and Autoimmune Diseases.
I am using the tools I teach to make space for emotions, whatever they may be, as they arise. I allow myself to be human and experience both the highs and lows. I am confident that years of treating myself with Reiki daily and using the tools I teach will make my recovery as smooth and swift as possible.
My book will be released four weeks after the surgery (save the date for the virtual launch party on 8/6/24 at 7 p.m. Eastern!), and I am excited to visualize a successful recovery and a joyous book launch soon after.
Except for the initial week post-surgery, I plan to continue working as usual (well, not exactly as usual—my right arm will be limited for a while—but most of my work is done virtually, allowing me to support others through my virtual sessions and classes easily).
The sense of purpose and joy I receive from working with souls like you, Michal, is one of the best medicines I could ask for during this time.
Last chance: Awaken Your Intuition 2024 starts this week!
Last year, I hosted the Intuition Course, and I got some fantastic feedback afterward. Here are a few snippets:
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This course helped people from all walks of life unlock their intuitive abilities. It's a powerful tool for decision-making, problem-solving, and building inner trust.
We're running it again next month in July, calling it “Awaken Your Intuition 2024.”
It's all online, and most of it is prerecorded, so you can go at your own pace. Plus, there are two live Q&A sessions.
Right now, I'm offering the course at an early bird price of $97 (regularly $197).
My Soulful Conversation with Cowboy Wisdom
It's not every day that I talk to a cowboy. When the opportunity arose to be interviewed by Robert from Cowboy Wisdom, I hesitated. I tuned into my internal guidance system and received a clear message: Go for it! So I did. The conversation ended up being inspiring and deeply connected. We discussed soulfulness, transformation, trauma healing, spirituality, and why talk therapy alone isn't enough.
“Self-care keeps us well-functioning, while Soul-care makes our lives deeply meaningful.” — Becoming Soulful: Six Keys for Profound Transformation by Michal Spiegelman
What part of this newsletter resonates with you??
Soulful Sunday,
Michal