Abundance is Your Birthright

You are worthy of the good health, peace, wealth that you desire.

Abundance is my birthright ✨
Comment “Yes” is you’re claiming this over your life.

I remember when I first began adopting this new mindset. It slowly started happening in 2017. At least that's when I can recall BOLDLY accepting the assignment. I had been slowly stepping into my sense of self-discovery and leaping heart wide open into the wellness realm. Becoming certified as Integrative Nutrition Coach, I had already been making my own changes and supporting women since 2015 but in 2018 while taking a shower I heard a voice say you have to go to California. It wasn’t subtle either. I immediately hit my girls up and started planning to go for my birthday in February.

But as the universe would have it I wouldn’t go in February as I planned but would go as it was designed in May 2018. In LaJolla I had my breakthrough. I got the answers, the tools, the excitement, the confirmation. I feel like that trip was the anointing oil my spirit needed.

I had just left my corporate job of 11yrs a few months prior in March and I just kept stepping out on faith ever since.

When did you realize that abundance was your birthright?

It’s okay if you were today years old. Now that you know, manifest accordingly 💫

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Greetings Empowered Ones,

Energy is everything.

Some may know that everything that I use as a tool, I share. Sharing tools to rid the blocks and negative energies are vital.

I made some smudge sticks in the spring of 2019, while pregnant with Baby Moon, I got as far as taking pretty pictures of them but never shared them with a soul. My husband and I ended up smudging our home with it.

Clearing energy is everything. Specifically when it’s off, stagnant, and negative.
Smudging is something I remember ever since I was younger. During ceremonies, rituals, New Year blessing of our home. It is something I have added to my own prayer and meditation practice.

2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year. A year whereas a collective there is a certain unveiling happening. Many are seeking. There have been so many waves of emotions this year. I normally smudge my home or space whenever I feel the energy is low. When there is a feeling of anxiety, sadness, low vibration, I sage. I smudge myself, my home, my workspace, even my phone.

About a month ago creating smudge sticks came up again and I’m being obedient and offering them. These sage or smudge sticks are all handmade by me and made with so much love and good vibes. 

First, some may be wondering, so here are some answers to FAQs

What is smudging? What is sage used for?

This is not a trend. I repeat this is not a trend. It is an ancient spiritual ritual. Sage or smudging is used for multiple purposes. It’s great for expelling negative energies. It is powerful with intention setting and prayer. It is derived from our Native Indigenous brothers and sisters as it is used for ceremonies, medicinal purposes, and rituals. These are mother nature’s herbs and medicines so they have medicinal properties when used properly. 

What is the difference between Sage and Palo Santo? 

Smudging with a Sage removes ALL energy. Palo Santo is also known as “holy wood” bringing good energy back into spaces.  When used together it is a powerful tool. 

When do I smudge? 

Moving into your new home/space. 

Before leaving your home.

When feeling drained especially after having company. 

At the start of each day. 

Whenever you feel stagnant energy or feeling down. 

How do I Smudge Space / Home? 

First, open windows to let out unwanted energy. Start by smudging yourself always. Starting with your crown (top of your heart) to your feet. Then smudge each room, each corner of your living space/home/office. Prayers are sent to you with each purchase to guide you if you are unsure of what to say. 

How to use:
Burn your Sage stick and let the smoke permeate and cleanse. Waft the sage smoke with the feather so that the smoke cleanses the entire room. Once done, snuff out the fire against an abalone shell, store away in the included pouch and save for later use.

Burning Instructions: Light the wand from the top end and place the burning wand on a safe surface.

Set Your Intention:
While you are saging your home/space, make sure that you have a focused intention in mind. These smudge sticks come complete with a few prayers for guidance in case you don’t know what to say while smudging your space. You can use these prayers or say your own.

*Always make sure that your smudge stick is completely out when done blessing / saging your space.

Some benefits of smudging include but not limited to: 

• Clearing negative energy

• Improving mood

• Natures antidepressant

• Cleaning air

• Cleansing space, objects, and self.

• Improved sleep.

The types of sage wands I’ll be offering are white sage, white sage + rosemary, flower white sage, black sage, black sage + rosemary.

White Sage

White Sage is a very powerful tool for clearing negative energy. White sage is known for its antibacterial properties as well as one of the highest quality and one of the most commonly used. It is associated with purity and has a strong and heavy presence. It's definitely useful for when you need a major space cleansing.

Rosemary

Rosemary helps strengthen the memory and help the brain. It promotes confidence and invigorates the mind. Can be used for many purposes, including healing, energy cleansing, removing negative energy, and ritual ceremonies. It's common to smudge rosemary for increased energy and clarity of mind. Rosemary is the elephant of herbs. It never forgets. Rosemary will give your home an uplifting scent.

Flower + White Sage 

The Flower Sage Smudge stick is one of my favorites. The roses add a touch of beauty and give it a beautiful aroma when burning. This includes white sage wrapped in roses or customized with your favorite flowers. 

Black Sage

Black Sage is used to encourage dreams and visions. Also great for increasing positive energy in your home. Black Sage is an herb of introspection and inner healing. Great to be burned before bedtime, as it aids in restful sleep and pleasant dreams. Black Sage is used for, shamanic journeying, and for protection during such excursions.

If this moves you to get your own sage visit my shop for some handmade good vibe bundles for you and your high vibes.

Wholly & Healed

“The sacredness and realization that “there is a breathe of life within my womb”. I wish I could’ve just skipped to this feeling. But it’s so much more powerful that I got through the stages.”

— Cathleen Benjamin

To my mommas maybe this may resonate with you. 

When I found out I was pregnant with Baby Moon 🌙 I went through stages what I call the 3 S’s. I went from being scared, to secretly knowing I had a blessing inside me, to understanding my blessing and holding it extremely sacred.  

S:1

If you’ve been following me I had a scare back in September. I had an unusual pain in my abdomen area. Had an event that morning and throughout the event kept noticing the pain get stronger and stronger. At one moment my husband looked my way and I put my head down cause I wanted him to continue his workout but next thing I knew he said let’s go we’re going to the ER. Something on my face must’ve gave it away. At this point I could barely walk to the car. Thought maybe it was something with my uterus. I knew eventually I wanted more children but something in me said this is it not going to happen. I thought all the worst thoughts and just kept crying on the way to the hospital in excruciating pain. That silent cry with tears just flowing. That day I never shared this with anyone except Kurt but spirit was w/ me. A healing mantra come to me and I silently repeated it with tears in my eyes. I felt an image in a white robe following me to the X-ray room as they wheeled me away from Kurt. They said it was kidney stones. To this day I never passed the stone. 

End of January I found out I was pregnant. I was like no way! There is no way. Immediately started freaking out frozen in fear. Like are we ready? We have so many “plans”. We just sold our condo and just moved. Physically I was immobilized. I had no motivation. Completely stopped doing anything business wise, no posts, no checkins w/ my team, friends. Everything stopped. Went in complete panic mode when no one was around. I stayed in bed for hrs crying, overthinking. I felt like I was walking on eggs shells in the beginning. The anxiety about carrying to term, about being ready (than) or again or oh shoot I prayed for this months ago, now I have this what do I do now set it and didn’t allow me to fully embody and enjoy the moment. The revelation that once again I’ve been blessed. I had my pastor pray for and over me because I was losing it. He said all the right things and that has kept me carried me through all the scary what if thoughts.  I had a talk with myself to snap the heck out of it. Than it took me back to that time in September and said God Im surrendering all my fears. Thank you 🙏🏾 

S:2 

Culturally being of Haitian descent you don’t share before the 2nd trimester. Which is technically the “safe zone” I waited until about 13/14wks because I wanted to enjoy this and hold it now that I was finding my groove again. My fears subsided. I was excited. I wanted to just hold this for me Kurt our kids and family. My favorite reaction was wow. As I was (am) wowed daily by the wonders, the grace, the miracle of carrying Baby Moon 🌙 wondering what is to come and til this day just wowed by how blessed we are because this was actually a manifestation. 

S:3 

The third “S” is magical. The sacredness and realization that “there is a breathe of life within my womb”. I wish I could’ve just skipped to this feeling. But it’s so much more powerful that I got through the stages. I have been put on an assignment to eat, drink, sleep take care of myself, my mind, my body prayerfully carrying to term another beautiful creation of God. In all its miraculousness, in all the great wonders of the world I have been granted the beautiful duty to add more light into this world.  I couldn’t be more happy, broke wide open yet guarded at the same time. What gift and assignment could be greater, more challenging, more rewarding than this. Jesus I can’t wait to hold Baby Moon 🌙

#EmpoweredbyCathy

📸: Kurt Benjamin

“People believe the stories they tell themselves. This is I know to be true. And sometimes the stories we tell ourselves don’t o help us grow but stay stuck year after year.”

Let’s talk about the over saturation of wellness coaches, fitness influencers, light workers, trainers, or even Beachbody coaches. Truth is over saturation doesn’t exist. When we have men & women dying and suffering in silence from illnesses that are preventable. Over saturation is a lie! When you know you sister and brother have a disease that she’s suffering from that can be CURED by the way she eats or moves her body daily. Over saturation is a lie! 

There is only one YOU. Only you can make your mark or tell YOUR story using your voice to inspire and empower others! #YOUBELONGHERE! We belong HERE! Black and brown people are the most UNDER represented in the health & wellness, fitness industry! We are PERIODT!

I represent and speak to the healing of ALL women. But when I see my sisters not put their health at priority it hurts.  Or when I hear my sisters speak and it is riddled with limiting beliefs it hurts.  I always have ppl say I don’t know how you do it, I don’t know how you make time with 4 kids (now Baby Moon 🌙) on the way!! I don’t know how your stay so consistent. I see the way you eat I could never do that! 

People believe the stories they tell themselves. This is I know to be true. And sometimes the stories we tell ourselves don’t o help us grow but stay stuck year after year. 

Today was a day of fun, power talks, smiles, encouragement and women who know who we are and why we’re here!  Especially when we join forces and see how many more faces should be here #representationmatters.  I was so honored to share space with a small population of Queens who are LEADING the pack!! 

Ladies I love showing you what workouts to do and how to eat, I’d love it even more to show you and build with you so you too can pay it forward to your community, your family, your friends. Because the work of teaching and helping others men & women how to take better care of this one body, temple that we have and changing the trajectory of our lives by doing so is work that can never be over saturated.  I’m inviting the first 10 women, couples to JOIN ME, to join us in #fitsoulrevolution. Comment below or Email me at empoweredbycathy@gmail.com for more info on how to lead with Me! 

You belong here love! I want you here right next to me front and center! There is a power house inside us all. Let’s tap into it! 

xo Cathy