The Summer Solstice: Standing Still in the Light | Creating A Meaningful Life

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Welcome to Creating a Meaningful Life.

I’m Michelle Cromer. Today marks the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year. From the Latin solstitium, meaning “sun standing still,” this is a moment to pause in the light, both cosmically and personally.

Ancient cultures honored this time as sacred. From Stonehenge to Mesoamerican temples, the solstice was seen as a portal of reflection and renewal.

Now is a perfect time to ask yourself:

  1. Where am I being called to shine?
  2. What is ready to be seen, celebrated, or released?

This season reminds us of life’s fullness—and its fleeting nature. It’s a time to bloom and also to begin letting go.

Try this simple ritual:

  1. Light a candle at sunrise or sunset
  2. Reflect on what’s thriving in your life.
  3. Give thanks. Then ask—what can I release as the days grow shorter?

Let the solstice be your still point.

A breath. A moment of clarity.

Stand in the light.
Let it show you who you truly are.

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Your New Story Begins With Believing In Yourself | Creating A Meaningful Life

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This episode has come from a viewer and a question that’s really motivated us. And that was the belief that they have in themselves and where they’re not able to accomplish things.

There’s a lot of fear out there. They want to eliminate this negative thinking and these negative thoughts.

In this episode of Creating a Meaningful Life, we delve into the profound truth that our beliefs shape reality. When you believe in yourself, you don’t just change your own life—you inspire everyone around you.

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What story am I telling myself?
And more importantly—is it the one I want to live?

I’m going to start with the story of mythology because that’s what I teach and I love it.

Pygmalion, a gifted sculptor from Cyprus, had a deep mistrust of women. He convinced himself that all women were flawed, deceitful, and incapable of embodying true beauty or virtue. This belief shaped his reality—he lived in isolation, rejecting any possibility of love.

But then, he sculpted a statue so perfect, so breathtaking, that he fell deeply in love with his own creation. He named her Galatea. Every day, he spoke to her, adorned her with jewels, and imagined she was real. His love and belief in her existence became so powerful that he prayed to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to bring her to life.

Aphrodite, moved by his devotion, granted his wish. Galatea became a living woman, and Pygmalion’s reality changed—his once cynical and lonely world was now filled with love and connection.

So this is the Pygmalion effect, and the reason why this worked for this sculptor was because he changed his perception.

We have to change our narrative! We explore:

  • How to rewrite the limiting narratives holding you back
  • The ancient story of Pygmalion & Galatea—and how it mirrors your inner world
  • A 4-step practice to start believing in yourself, today

Perla and I hope you enjoyed this podcast. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.

Your mindset is your superpower. Your story is still unfolding.

It’s time to choose one filled with strength, courage, and possibility.

And if it moves you, share it with someone who needs that reminder.

Because your next chapter begins with one brave belief:
You are worthy.
You are capable.
You are ready.

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The Sacred Center: Why Every Home Needs an Altar | Creating a Meaningful Life

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Welcome to Creating a Meaningful Life. In today’s episode, we explore the quiet power of creating a sacred space in your home—an altar. In a chaotic world, your soul needs a place to rest. Altars have existed in every ancient culture—not just for beauty, but as powerful portals for peace, connection, and intention.

In this video, I’ll walk you through how to create a meaningful altar of your own:

  • A candle for light
  • A photo of someone you love
  • A stone to ground you
  • A written intention
  • A piece of your soul.

Visit it daily. Let it anchor you in the morning, and release the day at night.

In a world that moves fast, your altar reminds you to slow down, breathe, and listen. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Want to go deeper?

Listen to the full episode of Creating a Meaningful Life wherever you get your podcasts. And if you create an altar, I’d love to see it—tag me or use #MySacredCenter on Instagram. You are not alone. You are deeply connected. Create the space—and Spirit will meet you there.

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The Power of Beauty

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The Power of Beauty

“The acute experience of great beauty readily evokes a nameless yearning for something more than earth can offer. Elegant splendor reawakens our spirit’s aching need for the infinite, a hunger for more than matter can provide.” ~ Thomas Dubay

At first, the beauty was barely noticeable. I stepped out of the school bus that had just driven over 21 miles of a washed-out dirt road and wiped the dust out of my eyes. Chaco Canyon, remote by any standard, had been on my bucket list for years because this shallow, ten-mile canyon situated in the Northwest corner of New Mexico is a complete mystery.

Petroglyphs

Home to the American Southwest’s densest concentration of high-quality pueblos, there are few places anywhere that host such a combination of celestially aligned buildings and intriguing petroglyphs.

pueblos

The inhabitants between 900 and 1150 AD grew sustainable sources of food in the arid desert, accomplished sophisticated astronomy, and developed the architecture for multi-story buildings—all unlike anything seen in North America until the 20th Century.

I wasn’t prepared for the beautiful archeology-driven outwork expression, causing such a deeply moving spiritual response.

Standing by a 1000-year-old structure, I slowed my breathing, inhaled dust, and felt the shift in my body as I felt at home.

There was wisdom in the rocks. From the wisdom center of my heart, I allowed myself to feel what the land meant to me.

I stood in silence. For once, I didn’t chase the answer.

The ancient people who lived there called the elements of the earth, angels- the angel of the wind carried my breath as I shared it with those with me and with those who came before me. The angle of the sun warmed me. The angels of the earth mixed the minerals that make my flesh and bones. The angel of the water whispered that the same river in the ocean and the stream has coursed through the veins of every human, including me. All of these elements form a sacred marriage and a holy union in this brief experience we call life. They remind me that I am here for such a brief time.

I closed my eyes and I gave my heart to the land and in return, I received the experience of beauty, which is a transformative power.

I opened my eyes to my guide, author, and friend Gregg Braden reciting a Navajo poem:
The beauty that I live with
The beauty that I live by
The beauty upon which I base my life.

Recent discoveries in Western science now add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that beauty is a transformative power. More than simply an adjective that describes the colors of a sunset or a rainbow following a late-summer storm, beauty is an experience – specifically, beauty is our experience. Humans are believed to be the only species of life on Earth with the capability of perceiving beauty in the world around them and within the experiences of their lives. Through our experience of beauty, we’re given the power to change the feelings that we have in our bodies. Our feelings, in turn, are directly linked to the world beyond our bodies.

The ancients believed that feeling – especially the experience of beauty – is the single most powerful force in the universe. They believed that evoking beauty can directly influence the physical matter of our world. So when we say that beauty has the power to change our lives, it’s no exaggeration to say that the same beauty also has the power to change our world.

I will come back to this place in my heart when I listen to the wind, and I will always remember how precious and sacred we all are. I’m so grateful that the longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.

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Honoring the Sacred Energy of Mothers | Creating a Meaningful Life

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of you celebrating in the United States—and to anyone, anywhere in the world, who’s ever known the nurturing power of a mother’s love.

Today is the perfect time to reflect on and honor the nourishment, wisdom, and care that mothers—of all kinds—bring into our lives.

Throughout history, motherhood has been celebrated in powerful and sacred ways. The ancient Greeks and Romans honored their “mother goddesses” with festivals. European Catholics created “Mothering Sunday,” a day during Lent to visit one’s “mother church.” And in the U.S., Mother’s Day was established in the early 1900s by Anna Jarvis, who created the day as a tribute to her late mother and to celebrate the beauty and sacrifice of motherhood itself.

But the concept of the mother runs even deeper. In spiritual traditions, the Triple Goddess represents the three sacred aspects of womanhood: Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

Each phase holds wisdom, power, and its own kind of nurturing energy. Wherever you are on that path—or whatever feminine energy you honor—it’s a beautiful moment to pause and acknowledge it.

In mythology, we find the archetypal Great Mother—represented by powerful deities like Gaia, Isis, and Mother Earth.

She’s the one who nurtures not just children, but all of creation—offering shelter, healing, magic, and renewal.

From saints to sages, and yes, even to our own mothers, this archetype reminds us: To mother is to love. To hold. To protect. To grow.

Originally, Mother’s Day wasn’t about flowers or brunch. It was an intimate, heartfelt celebration—visiting, remembering, expressing gratitude.

And while it has evolved, we can still return to its sacred roots. In fact, there’s a space on the Feng Shui Bagua Map that corresponds with the mother: it’s the furthest left-hand side of your home or space. This area is connected to relationships, the color pink, the number two, square shapes, and the element of yin earth—soft, supportive, grounding energy.

So today, I invite you to celebrate in a more soulful way. Here are six simple and sacred ways to send love to your mother—or to any mother you cherish:

  1. Light a Candle. For a mother here or a mother beyond. Let the flame be a tribute to love that never dies.
  2. Give Roses. The flower of Aphrodite, the rose, embodies love, nurturing, and compassion—especially in the color pink.
  3. Create a Ritual. Plant flowers, speak a blessing, or simply sit in stillness. Honor the mother within you or the earth beneath your feet.
  4. Use Essential Oils.
    Jasmine connects to the moon goddesses and the divine feminine.
    Patchouli grounds and harmonizes.
    Rose oil soothes the heart and restores the soul with its sweet, healing presence.
  5. Work with Rose Quartz. This gentle crystal radiates self-love, emotional balance, and heart-centered peace.
  6. Prepare a Plant-Based Meal. Celebrate both your mother and Mother Earth by making a simple, nourishing dish—and enjoy it outdoors if you can.

🌷 Whether you’re a mother, have a mother, or simply honor the archetype of mothering in all its forms—today is a beautiful reminder of the sacred energy that holds us all.

So from my heart to yours, Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, mentors, and nurturers of the world. If this episode touched you, please follow, like, or share Creating a Meaningful Life with someone who could use a little more soul and grounding today.

Until next time, take a deep breath, honor the sacred feminine, and keep creating your meaningful life—one intentional moment at a time.

Michelle Cromer