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Feeling heavy, stuck, or strangely out of sync? You’re not imagining it — it’s the energy of May.
This episode unpacks why resistance is rising, what it’s trying to show you, and how it might actually be leading you toward a deeper kind of freedom.
If you’ve been dragging your heels, avoiding something, or hitting emotional brick walls — this isn’t a time to push harder. It’s a time to tune in.

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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Have you been feeling unusually stuck lately — like you’re wading through mud, second-guessing yourself, or pushing against something you can’t quite name?

If you’re nodding right now, let me tell you: it’s not just you. And it’s not random.

This month, Spirit is guiding us into a deeper awareness of resistance — and what it’s actually trying to reveal. The collective energy of May 2025 isn’t just slowing us down for no reason. It’s inviting us to pause, to notice, and to reconnect with the truth underneath our frustration. In this episode, I’m walking you through what that energy is doing, how resistance may be showing up in your life, and how — if you’re willing to listen — it can become the exact pathway to the freedom you’ve been craving.

Resistance Isn’t the Enemy — It’s the Messenger

We often treat resistance as something to push through or overcome. But what if it’s actually a signpost? A subtle (or sometimes loud) nudge from your soul, your energy, or your guides saying, “Not this way… try again.” In the episode, I share how resistance might be showing up in your body, your emotions, or even the language you’re using without realizing it. Think: “I feel stuck.” “I’m dragging my heels.” “It’s like everything is harder than it should be.”

Sometimes, that resistance is simply Spirit slowing the pace so that the timing aligns. Other times, it’s a sign that something internal needs attention — a belief, a fear, or an old pattern that’s quietly running the show. And when you shift that internally? The external resistance often moves, too.

The Bungee Cord, the Brick Wall, and the Fork in the Road

In the episode, I shared a story from an old Ellen DeGeneres game show segment — contestants sprinting toward a prize while being pulled back by a bungee cord. It’s a silly visual, but it’s exactly how resistance can feel. The harder we push forward, the more we’re snapped back. Sometimes we need to loosen our grip, let the opponent tire out (so to speak), and try a new approach. Resistance doesn’t always mean “stop,” but it often means “pause and reassess.”

This month’s energy is all about finding the path of least resistance — not in a bypassing, spiritual-platitude kind of way, but in a way that honors what’s actually aligned for your next step. And here’s the key: freedom comes when we stop forcing and start listening.

Freedom Isn’t Escapism — It’s Alignment

Freedom doesn’t always look like leaving everything behind or walking away from responsibility. Sometimes freedom is emotional — letting go of what you’ve been tolerating. Sometimes it’s mental — releasing old narratives. And sometimes it’s spiritual — choosing non-attachment so the next chapter can emerge.

One client inside the guided portal recently shared that what she thought was procrastination was actually her intuition pulling the brakes. She’d been forcing her way toward a business launch that no longer fit. The second she tuned into her resistance and gave herself permission to change the plan, everything clicked into place — including her energy, her messaging, and her sense of peace. That’s the kind of shift we’re talking about here.

Resistance & Freedom Are Two Sides of the Same Portal

Here’s the big reframe: you only know freedom because you’ve felt resistance. And when you allow both to be present — when you stop trying to “fix” one and chase the other — you find something even more powerful: balance. This episode isn’t just about navigating energetic shifts in May. It’s about learning to interpret your own internal signals so you can choose differently, feel more aligned, and finally stop resisting your own truth.

The energy is working in your favor, even if it feels frustrating right now. You’re not behind. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re being invited into something new.

If this episode resonated, and you want to go deeper with the energy work, reflection prompts, and intuitive tools I mentioned — make sure you’re on the waitlist for the guided portal. Doors will reopen soon, and I’d love to support you more closely inside.

Ask yourself today: What would freedom feel like for me — right now?

And then… what’s the next one step in that direction?

Topics covered on resistance, alignment, and spiritual timing:

Why feeling “stuck” isn’t a failure — it’s a message
How resistance reveals deeper truths about your path and timing
The hidden wisdom in emotional, mental, and spiritual resistance
Reframing procrastination as intuitive guidance
How freedom often begins with pause, not push

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