Spiritual Niagara Insights Issue 1 July 2017 | Page 3

2 POSITIVE AFFIRMATION OF THE MONTH AND THE HEART CHAKRA BY SAM BLACK - GROUNDED ROOTS WELLNESS Positive Affirmations: "I release what no longer serves me." "I am lovable." "Love is a mutual exchange for me."  "Love flows in and out of my heart"   "I am enough"  The heart chakra is also the space of the caretaker.It is here that we offer the gentle reminder of filling our cup first so that we do not become depleted.  Self care and honouring our body is one of the kindnesses we do for ourselves and for others, as it creates a space of giving and caring without expectation or resentment. Allow your heart to flow.  Offer your genuine kindness and care and accept the gifts of love in return. Chakras are the energy centres that hold our hopes, fears, defense mechanisms and energy.  Each month, we will focus on one, offering some insight, some strategies and affirmations!  The Fourth Chakra, or better known as the "Heart" Chakra is the home of your ability to love, give and receive and forgive.  It is the space where you can give unconditionally or build walls in attempts to prevent hurt and heartbreak.  One of the best ways to heal the Heart Chakra is through forgiving those who have hurt us and by forgiving ourselves for not living up to the high expectations created by our ego.  Forgiveness does not mean that we allow others to hurt us again, but rather that we move in to a space of understanding that we all do the best that we can with what we have.  Forgiveness sometimes means saying good-bye and sometimes it means growing back together, but with healthy boundaries in place. The healthy Heart Chakra understands that all relationships are reciprocal and that we much receive energetically for what we give.  Many healers and energy workers struggle with issues around reciprocity and value of the work they do.  Money is an energetic exchange and it is so important to understand your value and the value that you offer to others.   Hugs and Blessings, Sam Black Certified Psychic Medium, Speaker & Wellness Coach Executive Director of Grounded Roots Wellness Inc. groundedrootswellness.ca Follow Us on T witter & Facebook! About the Author... Sam has a passion for bringing healing and inspiration to others, and works with spirit to promote healing and light. She is a certified Psychic-Medium, Energy Healer, Master Coach and Trainer. Sam is the Executive Director of Grounded Roots Wellness Inc., which is right here in Niagara Falls that she runs with her husband Chris and is the Regions, only float pod therapy provider. She is also the radio host of “Grounded Roots with Sam Black” on Blog Talk Radio.