I was absolutely celebrating my promotion, but I was also celebrating that the Deliberate Creation process worked in such a fast and fun way! You see, just a couple of months prior, I sat myself down and did what I call a “Deliberate Creation” manifestation process with the intention of being promoted to Director with Lemongrass Spa

…but I wanted to be promoted without doing the work to get promoted. That may sound a little crazy, but I wanted to do it anyway.

Here’s what I did in that Deliberate Creation session:

• First, I felt what it would feel like to be promoted to Director in my side business. I felt the excitement and joy of hearing the announcement of my promotion. I felt gratitude for all the people supporting my small business that contributed to my promotion.
• Next, I felt what it would feel like to have new clients interested in fresh, clean, and natural skincare. I felt the fun and joy of new and old friends wanting to buy these products. And I felt how excited they were to receive their healing elements balm, body wash,  and mineral makeup after ordering from my website.
• Then I felt what it would feel like to have new team members join me that were excited about these products, too. I imagined them loving their skincare, being happy with how their skin changed for the better, and how much they enjoyed the different scents. I felt their relief of finally finding products they could use on their sensitive skin.

And BAM! It happened with ease!!!

It’s so freaking fun to be playful like that in the Deliberate Creation process! And it’s so awesome cool how it manifested so quickly! I am doing another happy dance over here, celebrating even more!

Here’s a little back story you may not know about me & my side business, prior to using the Deliberate Creation process.

Seven years ago, while completing a 42-day cleanse, l learned ‘whatever we put on our skin goes into our bloodstream in as little as 26 seconds.’ I was horrified to find out that virtually all the common brands of everyday products I was using on my hair & skin had toxic (hormone-altering and disease-causing) chemicals in them.

I declared to change.

Once I found the right company with fresh, clean, natural, and affordable products that made my sensitive nose and skin happy, I was ALL IN and ordered new products.

Then I emptied the bathroom drawers, cabinets, and shower of ALL shampoos, soaps, makeup, and skincare products I had been using and threw them in the trash.

Since ditching and switching, my skin and hair are happy & healthy and I am frequently told that I look too young to have a son his age (currently 25). I give a lot of credit to this company’s products!

So here I am 7 years later, using the Deliberate Creation process, having fun sharing my favorite “head-to-toe self-care products”, I am earning money, connecting with people I enjoy, and having fun manifesting goals!

If you’re also interested in Fresh, Clean, & Natural skin care, hair care, and mineral makeup products (without toxic chemicals in them), then please check out my Lemongrass Spa website or join my VIP Facebook group to learn more.

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If you’ve tapped (aka EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping) with me at a live workshop, via my Youtube Channel, or through videos in the Units section of my free tapping community then you KNOW I say “Tap on the crap” for a reason.

But in case you haven’t heard me share that, let me explain WHY, right now. Because it’s so important.

>>Stuck or blocked energy moves only when Truth is spoken.<<

Jumping into

• a positive affirmation
• a solution
• a positive emotion

…rather than naming the challenging truth, keeps the existing energy (aka consciousness) as it is.

Let me say that another way (and get in your face a little bit…)

If… when you start tapping you start to feel some discomfort, and then you jump to “the gift” or “silver lining” you didn’t actually do anything good for yourself.

You just slapped lipstick on a pig pretending that you did your work because you felt a brief moment of discomfort. (And maybe even got scared about feeling discomfort.)

It doesn’t work that way.

That doesn’t fully support you.

Here’s the deal…

• when you’re not aligned
• when you’re reacting to something
• when you’re triggered
• when you’re not achieving the results you want

That’s an invitation to do your personal work so you can heal your past.

That’s an invitation to tap while speaking out loud the full truth about how you’re feeling, including all the “negatives” so you can

• get it out of your body
• get your energy unstuck
• get your energy flowing again
• change your consciousness about the situation.

Then, the good feeling stuff will automatically arise.

The better thoughts.

The better feelings.

They will naturally come up and you’ll feel soooo good. (Not the fake good feeling you try to go to and feel without first fully dealing with the discomfort.)

The REAL feel good feelings. The ones you want to feel all the time.

So, please, please, please, I implore you… Please “tap on the crap”. 

In fact, join me and I will guide you to tap on your crap! (It’s easier that way.)

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Yep, it’s true. Even people who have been meditating for years suffer from all those random thoughts incessantly rambling and rumbling through the mind the moment we sit down with the intention to meditate.

Thank goodness I discovered a little trick to help quiet that mind chatter right up so I can make the most of my meditation.

My trick is easy to use and quite handy, literally. I use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as Tapping, to help quiet my mind.

To use EFT, we simply tap with our fingertips on specific meridian points. The result is a quieter mind.

You see, our thoughts alone can create stress in our bodies. When we tap we reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and then we shift into the prefrontal cortex part of our brain. There, when our mind quiets and our body relaxes, is the perfect condition for going deep into meditation.

Depending on how loud the volume of chatter is, determines which tapping method I use.

When my mind chatter volume is turned up high, then I use the main tapping points on my head, face, collarbone, and underarm to stop the jabber.

When my mind chatter is slight but still annoying, then I tap on the sides of my fingertips. This method allows me to focus on the meditation while simultaneously silencing my mind.

If you’re new to Emotional Freedom Technique here is a quick video to learn the meridian tapping points and to try an exercise so you can feel how it works.

So next time you sit down to meditate and your mind starts chatting away, Tap. You’ll be amazed at how well it works and glad you did!

For more great tapping tips, be sure to pick up your Top 10 Tapping Tips.

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One of the decisions I recently made was to make my audiobook available anywhere (versus having an exclusive contract with the big audiobook company.) Although I make 25% royalties (versus 40%) because of this decision, it allows me to retain ownership of my audiobook. Retaining ownership allows me to do things like share with you the full introduction of audio for Free.

On the Other Side – A Spiritual Memoir is about my healing and forgiveness journey after childhood sexual abuse. My stories are deep, personal, and uninhibited. (aka – vulnerable AF)

I am the author and I narrated my book so you could hear the stories in my voice (instead of someone else’s.)

Take a listen.

FAIR WARNING

Parts may not be easy to listen to (some are still not for me.) There are a couple of swearwords used and private body parts mentioned in the intro – so put your earbuds in around your littles.

After listening, should you feel inspired to purchase my book in some form (hardcover, ebook, and audiobook), then please use the links on my website. Some of them are affiliate links and help me recoup some of the royalties I let go so I could retain my ownership rights.

Signed copies are available, too.

Be sure to pick up your FREE copy of the accompanying Reading Guide and Journal to make the most out of your reading experience.

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Spoiler Alert: Some questions mention specific scenes in the book… so if you don’t want to see all those deets, yet, then be sure to cover your eyes after you print it.

I created this guide for you after receiving several messages from my readers.

Here are some things they shared with me:

+ they had taken a lot of notes in the book and highlighted sentences and paragraphs that had resonated with them

+ their favorite stories and how they impacted them (like the forgiveness chapter made them realize they need to forgive some peeps in their life, too.)

+ they cried (more than once) and felt like they had their own healing while reading my memoir

Their stories made me realize how helpful it would be if you had a place to jot notes about your own thoughts, feelings, and memories that come up for you while reading each chapter of my memoir. In the guide, I ask you a question or two about each chapter, and I put a space at the bottom of each page where you can list out action steps you want to take. Then you can refer back to this guide and do the things you were inspired to write down while you were reading.

I hope you enjoy using it and find it helpful!

Love & Sunshine,
Julie

P.S. I am always looking to talk to readers and get to know you on a deeper level. If you haven’t already, find me over on Facebook and Instagram and follow me. Shoot me a DM once you’ve read the book and let me know your favorite story or ah-ha moment and what it meant to you.

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Friday, July 10, 2020, I celebrated! A happy dance. A hug. A cheer. because I finished recording my spiritual memoir, On the Other Side on audio.

My memoir is about healing and forgiveness after childhood sexual abuse.

When my blind friend asked me when my audiobook would come out I has ZERO intentions of recording my memoir and told her that.

To do all the healing work required to write the book was one thing. To be able to read my vulnerable AF stories out loud into a microphone to record audio for others to listen to is a whole other level of healing that I wasn’t sure I wanted to do.

Then my sweet friend said, “Oh that’s okay. I will ask the Library of Congress to record it.”

That did it.

There was NO WAY I was going to have some random person read my deeply personal stories in their voice for my audiobook.

So at that moment, I decided I would record my memoir on audio myself.

On the way to the first recording session, I was a little nervous, so I put on Dr. Joe Dispenza’s GOLOV-20 meditation, breathed into my heart, tapped on the sides of my fingertips, and sent love to all my listeners and readers. My body calmed down and I got connected into my heart.

Fifteen minutes in, I was enjoying the process.

One of my biggest takeaways during that first recording session was to BE PRESENT.

When I was present, the words lit up on the page for me and my voice naturally inflected where it needed to.

When I drifted off for a moment while reading, thinking a thought like “did that sound okay?” “I wonder what my dad thought when he read that story.” then the next sentence sounded off and I would have to stop to get reconnected and start recording again.

The next day on my drive to the second recording session, I played GOLOV-20 and tapped on the sides of my fingertips again. And I did that every time I went to the recording studio after that.

While reading, anytime I flubbed up…

I stopped, took a sip of water, breathed into my heart, touched my hand on my heart, and then started reading into the microphone again. It was amazing how much that helped me get centered and focused.

Audiobook edits are next before it’s released in August 2020.

In addition to my ebook, my hardcover book will make its way onto Amazon, too. Covid-19 interrupted the regular book distribution process so part of my first order of books was routed to my house and are available on my website until they are gone. (I am signing all copies purchased through my website!) I’ve been enjoying signing, packaging, and mailing my books with love. When you order my book, you’ll receive a free Reading Guide and Journal that I put together for you, too.

Click here to learn more about my book.

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I noticed a few times during the day that I made excuses in my mind to not starting recording my audiobook today.

Each time I heard an excuse I told myself, “Yes, I am. I can do this. I’ve totally got this.” I knew it was just my mind trying to keep me safe… And it’s my job to thinking different thoughts to head in the direction of what I do want.

You see, it’s one thing to do the deep healing work to heal from childhood sexual abuse…

And another to write about it…

And still, a whole other thing to read my book out loud for others to listen to…

But I knew I needed to record my memoir for an audiobook.

I wasn’t guided this far on my book journey to not record the book.

And frankly, I just can’t imagine hearing my deeply personal and vulnerable AF stories in someone else’s voice.

On my way to the recording studio, I listened to a heart-connecting meditation by Dr. Joe Dispenza, titled GOLOV-20. I was breathing in and out of my heart and tapping on the sides of my fingertips to help release any fear or anxiety and to get myself centered.

I didn’t feel a lot of fear inside, but even a little can be heard in my voice on the recording so I wanted to clear it all out to have the best possible recording for my listeners.

Purposefully wearing my red t-shirt for strength and courage…

I stood in the recording booth with headphones on and a microphone just a few inches from my mouth. I started reading “On the Other Side – a Spiritual Memoir by Julie Jacky. (Pause) To all those who have whispered Me too…”

Jamie, the audio engineer, was sitting in the next room at the mammoth control panel, listening to my every word.

When I got tongue-tied I stopped, sipped on water, took a deep breath in, and started up again.

When I wasn’t fully present because my mind wandered off thinking about the story I was reading, Jamie could hear it in my voice and would stop me, have me back up, and start again.

The takeaways I learned at my first recording session include:

+ sip water frequently

+ breathe (it’s easy to hold my breath without realizing it.)

+ stay fully present

+ when I am fully present, I get in the zone and the words light up on the page making it easy to read.

+ sip more water – my voice sounds better when I do.

It was a great experience recording the 

• Introduction
• chapter one – the courage to be vulnerable
• chapter two – whack-a-mole

And now I am no longer nervous and look forward to upcoming recording sessions. It’s exciting to think that in addition to my ebook and hardcover book, my audiobook will be available in August 2020!

Drop a note below and let me know which version of my memoir you’re most excited to read.

Read book update #20 — Audiobook is recorded!

Click here to learn more about my book!

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On February 1, 2017, I was laying on the floor with my eye mask covering my eyes while meditating at a Dr. Joe Dispenza Advanced Retreat when I received a message to move to Melbourne, Florida.

I had never heard of Melbourne, Florida before.

I didn’t know where it was on the map.

I didn’t know anyone who lived there.

But I trusted the message and went for it.

Five months later, on July 1, 2017, my son and I safely made it, after traveling 1643+ miles from Minnesota to Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Two days later, I bawled my eyes out as I said, “see you later” to my son when I dropped him off at the airport.

Life has changed significantly since then.

At first, there was a lot of adjusting to do for all the unknowns I found myself in, like:

+ Familiarizing myself with the area around me

+ Making new friends in the area

+ Finding different ways to stay in touch with peeps I used to see regularly

+ Living alone

+ Working from home

+ Understanding the new culture and lifestyle living on a barrier island

My mind had to think in new ways after being programmed all those years for Minnesota seasons.

For example, in the fall in Minnesota, I prepared for winter by getting my car geared up with a snowbrush or warm gear like an extra blanket, gloves, and a scarf. There was no prep needed in Florida.

Since then I’ve adjusted pretty well, have new lifestyle normals, and have had some great experiences while living here.

+ I am totally at peace living alone and have found I am pretty good company. I especially like my sense of humor. I am funny.

+ Instead of raking leaves in the fall, I saw palm tree branches off my small palm tree in front of my home year-round.

+ My body has acclimated to the warm climate. My internal thermostat has shifted to “Floridian” status, and my house thermostat is set at 77 degrees. (Below that socks and a sweatshirt may be required.)

+ I’ve survived two hurricanes (Irma and Dorian).

+ Bananas grow in my backyard.

+ Seeing turtle tracks, momma turtles, nests, and hatchlings on the beach during turtle nesting season excites me every time.

+ It’s cool to get to watch rockets while standing on my beach.

+ I became a “regular” at the Starbucks in Indiatlantic, Florida where I wrote a lot of my book.

+ During Covid-19 I published my spiritual memoir on healing and forgiveness after childhood sexual abuse. It’s titled On the Other Side. I am not a published author!

+ Self-care is a priority. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) aka Tapping, breathwork, and coherence healings are part of my daily life.

+ Makeup is optional.

+ T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops are my daily attire. Sports bras are the way to go.

+ Following my intuition and guidance and trusting is a must, especially when I don’t know why or how.

+ My coaching business has grown and I’ve recently created a membership program where we use EFT/Tapping together, engage in authentic conversations, and connect together. It makes my heart sing and I am geeky excited about helping others.

+ My hair has grown long and my skin is glowing.

+ I’ve been getting to know my body better and am learning better ways to love and take care of it as I’ve been continuing to heal and let the excess weight go.

+ Gratitude is part of my daily life. I feel very blessed, believe my life is a gift, and am grateful for it and all the experiences that come along with it.

During my fourth year in Florida, I am open to creating more in my life including:

+ Buying a condo on the beach.

+ Dating and falling in love. Yep! I said it. It’s been a looooong-ass time since I’ve dated… and even longer since I’ve been in a significant other relationship. And now I am opening my heart to falling in love with a fabulous man.

+ Making a greater impact in the world through speaking, coaching, sharing my book, and whatever else God has in store for me.

Whooohoooo! Cheers to 3 years in my life and more exciting creations to come!

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My friend, Autumn Shields, has followed the nudges she received to create a podcast where she interviews interesting people who share their stories, offer lifestyle tips, cool tools that have supported them on their journey, and so much more. The guests she has interviewed on her show and the stories they share have been captivating and inspiring, to say the least!

Their stories remind me of just how amazing people truly are!

I had the honor and pleasure of being interviewed on Autumn’s podcast about my newly released spiritual memoir – On the Other Side.

On Autumn’s Living Alive show hear us talk about:

+ Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – when I first learned about it and how it helped me relieve stress and release those yucky emotions that sometimes get stuck.

+ What I did to overcome my thoughts about photos of myself.

+ How my book came about – I never intended to write it.

+ When memories of childhood trauma resurfaced in my mind and how they impacted me.

Give a listen and then check out her other episodes and subscribe to her show so you can stay inspired by more amazing people.

Read book update #19 — I made excuses to NOT record my Audiobook.

Click here to learn more about my book.

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Are you an e-Book reader?

Truth be told, I am not.

I feel kind of vulnerable, as an author, admitting that to you. But I do prefer holding a book in my hand or listening to the author read their book on audio.

However, I know many people are e-Book lovers and enjoy consuming books on their favorite reader, so if that’s you — Great news! You can now pre-order On the Other Side in an e-Book through Amazon. On May 14, 2020, you can order through Apple, Barnes & Noble, Tolino, and Kobo.

(Thank goodness my indie publisher, Wise Ink, helped me… because I seriously had no idea there were so many options!)

Click here to order your Kindle reader.

Read book update #18 . . . where you can hear an interview about healing and forgiveness.

Click here to learn more about my book!

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