October 30, 2025 • 25 mins
The air feels different this time of year, like the world has turned down the noise so we can hear what’s always been speaking. We step into the thin-veil season to honor Halloween, All Saints Day, and Día de los Muertos as a bridge between memory and presence—where candles, marigolds, and names become a path home for our loved ones and a source of strength for us.
We explore the global roots of remembrance, from Celtic Samhain and All Souls traditions to the color and warmth of Latin American altars. Along the way, I share family stories—the mechanic dad whose scent still finds me, the abuelo whose humor outlived his pain—and how simple objects on an ofrenda can hold entire histories. You’ll learn the meaning behind key elements: marigolds guiding the way, candles as steady light, water for the journey, and pan de muerto symbolizing the circle of life. We talk about visitations that look like flickering lights, an old song on the radio, or a fragrance that pulls you back to childhood—and why those moments are invitations, not accidents.
We also open the door to ancestral healing, the kind that moves through seven generations behind and ahead. With clear, practical steps—how to build a meaningful altar at home, words to welcome your people, prompts to release and receive—you’ll have everything you need to start or deepen your practice. I read a channeled message about joy and blessing, and I share how my own health journey is teaching me to trust timing, lean into community, and remember that love never dies. We close with a guided meditation that leads you down a candlelit path to a living altar, where an elder reminds you: you are our continuation.
Light a candle, say their names, and let your home feel warmer for it. If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with someone you love, and leave a review so more people can find their way to this circle.
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- Who are the ancestors or loved ones you want to honor this season?
- What message do you think they would want you to hear today?
- What ritual, song, or story connects you most to your roots?
- What part of your lineage feels ready to heal through you?
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Dora (00:05):
Ai Mijita, there's something magical and deeply
sacred about this time of year.
The air feels different,doesn't it?
There's a chill that isn't justin the wind, it's in the
spirit.
The veal between worlds beginsto thin.
The ancestors whisper a littlelouder.
(00:28):
As a niña growing up in aMexican household, Halloween
wasn't just about the candy ofcost or customs, it was about
remembrance.
It was about honoring thepeople who came before us, the
ones whose laughter built ourstrength, whose sacrifices
created our paths.
And I have to admit, myparents, because they weren't
(00:51):
around much, they worked sohard, I didn't really come to
these traditions until highschool.
That's when I was able toreally look into how the loss
and all the various holidayscome to be.
And I remember going to Mexicoand just being intrigued by
(01:15):
these two various things.
So when the candles are lit,the spirits come home.
This episode is dedicated tothat homecoming.
Today, we'll explore the sacredmeaning behind Halloween, all
Saints Day, and Dia de losMuertos, and how to connect with
our ancestors in ways thathealed not just us, but
(01:36):
generations before and after.
And of course, I'll share howthe season has been unfolding
for me personally, especially asI prepare for the next chapter
in my healing journey.
So grab your cafecito, tecito,light your venita, and let's sit
together in remembrance andlove.
Now, around the world, thisseason, late October to early
(02:14):
November, has always beenrecognized as a time when the
line between the seen and unseenbecomes blurred.
In ancient Celtic traditions,this was the shamin, marking the
end of the harvest and thebeginning of winter, the
symbolic death of the year.
People would light bonfires toguide spirits and protect their
homes.
(02:35):
The church later called it AllHollows Eve, the night before
All Saints Day, followed by AllSouls Day, a trinity of
remembrance.
And for us in Latin America, itbecame something uniquely
beautiful.
Dia de los Muertos, the day ofthe dead.
And let's be real, it's notabout death in a spooky sense.
(02:58):
It's about continuity.
It's about remembering thatenergy never dies.
It just transforms.
Think of it like this Theleaves fall not because the tree
is dying, but because it'spreparing for new growth.
It's pruning, it's goingthrough a process.
Spiritually, this time invitesus to do the same, to release
(03:20):
what no longer serves, to sit inthe stillness between endings
and beginnings, and to rememberthose who walked before us.
The veil thinning isn'tsomething to fear, it's a sacred
opportunity.
During this time, you may feelmore emotional, more intuitive,
you might dream of the lovedones who've passed, you might
(03:43):
notice flickering lights, songsfrom the past, scents that
transport you to childhood.
And a specific scent for me isthere's a specific cleaning
product used for the windows,and that reminds me of my dad,
especially because when I wouldhelp him clean the cars, because
(04:04):
he was a mechanic growing up,his his name was Mufles,
Muffler, and my nickname wasTuercas, which was like wrench.
So I would help him out all thetime, work on the cars, and
that's why I'm so passionateabout cars.
Um and I do have a lead footfor those of you wondering.
(04:26):
Um, I do like speed, and Fastand the Furious movies are
definitely my favorite series,or yeah, series.
And that's where it when everytime I smell that, um, it's not
Windex, it's like a differentone.
The foamy one that you use forcleaning the windows and glass
(04:46):
and stuff, and that like shootsme back to my childhood and it
reminds me of my dad.
So these aren't justcoincidences, they're
visitations when you have allthese various not spooky, but
things happen.
And they're they're lovinglyreminding you I'm still here.
(05:08):
You know, just honoring them.
So let's reflect real quick.
What endings or transformationsare happening in your life
right now?
And just breathe and journal ifyou want here.
And you can pause it and seewhat comes up.
(05:32):
And this is where it's soimportant to ask for guidance at
times from our angels,teachers, loved ones that are on
the other side.
And then where can you invitesoftness instead of resistance?
The letting it go, surrender,that's a big theme that's been
(05:54):
coming up recently.
It's like be surprised.
Let's see what comes up.
One of the most meaningfultraditions during Dia de los
Muertos is the ofrenda, thealtar we build to welcome our
loved ones home.
I remember like a few yearsago, um, my daughter and my son,
(06:19):
actually, my daughter, she'sborn on Day of the Dead.
So for her, it was something sogreat to celebrate.
But when I was a little girlagain, I we didn't really
celebrate the Day of the Deaduntil I became older, and I had
my daughter on the Day of theDead, so it became more of a
known tradition.
And I remember we would set uplike pictures and we would
(06:41):
spread out a beautiful likecloth or a little manta, and we
actually do an ofrenda here andthere, every like every other
year.
Um, and we hold those familyphotos of the people that have
passed.
And unfortunately, yes, therehave been more and more people
added to my offerenda everyyear.
Um, my uncle, that's been threeyears that he's passed.
(07:05):
Um, we have my grandpa, um,Miahuelito Juan, and he's the
one that he was a great bigpillar for our family, my mom's
dad.
And my dad's parents also havepassed.
Uh, Philip, like about twoyears ago, had his friend pass.
Um, and it he he's the sameage.
(07:26):
So that was something like ahard pill to swallow for that.
And then especially my dad,putting up a frienda for him
that, you know, five years agoum when he passed.
Um, it'll be six years comingup in December, and that's where
(07:47):
we would we just put likethings he liked.
Um, of course, we if we couldput some carnitas on the altar,
that would be kind of bomb,right?
But we put like pan de muerto,and we talk about them.
And I know um my son, he wasactually doing a project, and he
actually had a tanner in todayand present it about my dad.
And he was asking us all thesequestions and things, and that's
(08:13):
where um we put a like Tehanablack texana like cowboy hat in
there um as a symbolism for mydad, um, some cowboy boots
because he liked to dress up,um, pictures and a car, like a
little tow truck because heloved cars, and he had his own
(08:34):
tire shop um up till he passedaway.
So all these various things,and and this time makes us
remember, you know, how all thevarious symbolisms that one
could have, and we honor themand remember them.
And we also remember the not sogreat stuff, right?
Which is my dad was a jokesterand he was a hardworking man.
(08:57):
Um, so it's been great to havethat tradition with my kids, and
especially my son now that he'sdoing it as a project, but
we've been doing it year overyear.
And we sometimes buy at thebakery like some pan, pan de
muerto, some sugar skulls.
Um, we put like food.
Um, I know we have a modelo,like uh like a beer, my dad's
(09:20):
favorite beer out there that wealso kind of borrow for my
Philly's friend.
Um, and you can fill this altarwith candles.
I know some pachul flowers area symbolism, the marigolds.
And every time we light thecandle, the room feels warmer
and of course more alive,especially with calling in our
(09:43):
loved ones.
So the smell of marigolds justthat fills the air, and that's
earthy sweetness that's said toguide the spirits home.
So here's what each elementmeans spiritually.
And I love to reference themovie Coco from Disney.
It does do it justice, and Ilove it because aleberijques are
(10:04):
real, and all this stuff is,you know, like so magical.
Um, I love the Mexican realismas well because I did study that
in high school, the literatureand all the various things.
Um, but I'll go over these eachof the elements and what they
symbolize.
So Sempachuchil flowers,merigolds, that's the flower of
the dead.
It's color and scent create apathway for the spirits to find
(10:27):
their way back.
So this is definitely umyellow.
Now, candles, that's the lightthat represents eternal life.
One candle for each loved oneyou wish to honor.
Water.
So this element is for thespirits to refresh after the
long journey.
And the my favorite is Pan deMuerto.
(10:50):
That's the bread ofremembrance.
The circle represents the cycleof life, and the bones on top
represent the connection tothose who came before.
This is used to cleanse thespace and invite only loving
energies.
Okay, so we're not calling inlike malicious spirits and all
that stuff.
We'll leave that for like ahaunted house.
(11:12):
And then, of course, photos andpersonal items so they can
recognize their space.
And that's one thing that webuilt with my son's project.
Like that was amazing.
And we put stuff up on ouraltar to remember and civilize
our loved ones.
But let me tell you, it's notabout how fancy it looks, it's
about the intention.
So just having even a photo upis good enough.
(11:35):
You can build your friend on atable, a shelf, or even a
nightstand.
What matters is that when youlight that candle, you take a
breath and whisper their namewith love.
So say something to the effectof Te Honro, Gracipor Caminar
Comigo.
I honor you.
Thank you for walking with me.
When we do this, we're not justremembering them, we're
(11:58):
continuing the relationshipbecause energy never ends, it
just evolves.
So I'll leave you with a fewgeneral prompts here.
Or questions to just thinkabout.
Who are the ancestors or lovedones you want to honor this
season?
What memories bring you peacewhen you think of them?
(12:20):
This one's a good one.
And just sit with it.
And hit a pause and hit thepause button on this one if you
want to stay here a littlelonger.
And last question is what havethey taught you that still
guides you today?
And one thing for me is my biggrandpa, or what we call big
(12:40):
grandpa, Miawelito Juan, um, hewas such a hard worker.
And towards the end, he had uhprostate cancer, but he never
complained.
Um, he never said, I mean, hewould complain that his like
knees hurt and stuff like that,but he was always such a strong
man, and that's the one thing Iadmired about him was he always
(13:02):
had the smile, he always had thelaughter, he always had his
essence, and that's one way Ifeel like I'm gonna honor him
through my journey of breastcancer.
Of being that light and thatlaughter, the positiveness.
Like that's what I'm hanging onto is my essence.
Let's go deeper into whathappens energetically during the
(13:26):
season.
The thinning beal means theseparation between our human
consciousness and the spiritualrealm becomes more fluid.
So I've been working with manyof my clients recently, and
they've been noticing that theirloved ones, like they remember
them more often this time aroundin the year.
And you may receive signs,sensations, or emotional waves
(13:49):
that you can't explain.
But trust, these are sacredinvitations.
Your ancestors are alwaysspeaking.
We just forget to listensometimes.
And again, we have our sense ofdiscernment as well, if we want
to engage, or if not, that wehave a choice at the end of the
day.
But maybe it's your grandma'sperfume out of nowhere, a song
(14:10):
on the radio, or even abutterfly landing on your
shoulder.
These are soul nudges.
Reminders that the love youshare transcends the physical.
And this isn't just about theancestors we knew personally,
some of them we've never met.
Those who carried pain,migration stories, or silence
(14:31):
that you're now breaking, likesuch as my grandma and my mom.
When you heal, you don't justheal for yourself, you heal for
the seven generations before youand seven generations after.
You are the bridge, el puente,and definitely getting on that
(14:52):
other side.
So I invite you to take a deepbreath.
Place your hand on your heart.
Feel that heartbeat.
Feel the rhythm.
That's your lineage speakingthrough you.
(15:15):
No whisper.
I am the prayer of myancestors.
I am the living altar.
When you're ready, take a deepbreath.
No, let's reflect.
(15:44):
What wound or pattern in yourfamily line are you ready to
transform What strength do youcarry because of them?
Just sit here and reflect aslong as you'd like.
(16:07):
And you can hit the pause.
Earlier in my wet meditation.
(16:40):
A channel reading for all of uswalking through the sacred
portal.
And it goes, We have never leftyou.
We live in your blood, in yourlaughter, in your tears.
Every step you take towardhealing echoes through our bones
and brings us peace.
(17:01):
You carry not our burdens, butour blessings.
The pain you release frees us.
The joy you choose feeds us.
When you light a candle, we seeyou.
When you speak our names, werise.
(17:22):
Remember, Mika, you're notalone in the unknown.
You walk with a thousand soulswho love you.
Now breathe that in and breatheout and let it move through
you.
Find a quiet spot and clear itenergetically.
(18:13):
Maybe burn some sage, copal opalosanto.
Number two, set a candle, aglass of water, and a flower.
Number three, place photos orwrite the names of those you
wish to honor.
Number four, say out loud.
I welcome you with love andgratitude.
(18:35):
Thank you for your guidance,protection, and presence.
Number five, sit in silence.
Notice what you feel.
You might feel warmth, hearwhispers, or sense peace.
Trust that.
Afterward, write down anyinsights or emotions that come
(18:59):
through.
This practice isn't aboutperfection, and it's about
connection.
I want to take a moment toshare from my corazon.
As many of you know, I've beennavigating my own health
journey, one that has invited meto slow down and trust deeply
(19:20):
in divine timing.
And as I prepare for surgery, Ican feel my ancestors
surrounding me.
I can feel mi papa's laughterechoing softly.
I can feel my grandfather justgiving me a big hug.
And all my tíos and family thathas passed.
(19:44):
My friend, there's one friend,dear friend, that I had in high
school, and I tend to rememberher often.
They're reminding me thathealing isn't just about the
physical.
It's about remembering that I'mnever walking this path alone.
This season has helped me toreconnect to that truth.
That faith is stronger thanfear, that death is only
(20:06):
transformation, and that lovenever dies.
And that's what I'm set out todo.
Everything that I'm doing,everything that I love, I'm
pouring into with all my passionprojects, and I feel like that
is what's kept me going and keptme in this like going forward
basis.
And I'm Hijita.
(20:27):
I've been working on somethingvery special, something that
will bring us together incomunidad, in community, to
honor this kind of healing.
I can't share it all yetbecause I'm still working on it.
But let's just say that it'sit'll be a sacred way to connect
the adentro para fuera from theinside out.
And I'm so excited to sharethis with you eventually, and
(20:52):
definitely very, very soon.
Um, and as I go through myhealing journey, I'm gonna
document everything onInstagram, um, Facebook.
I'll be posting stuff outthere.
I know I've been a little quietbecause I had my group going
and that, and I'll be coming outwith something shortly, so
please wait for that.
Um, I feel like I'm callingeveryone to go through this a
(21:15):
21-day journey, and that's theteaser I'll leave you with.
So coming soon.
Let's close today with ameditation to help you connect
with your ancestors.
So when you're ready, find acomfortable place, and if you
can, close your eyes, or you cancome back to this when you're
ready, and I invite you to takea deep breath in through your
(21:37):
nose and exhale through yourmouth.
And just relax and melt intoyour chair, into where you're
laying.
And imagine yourself walkingthrough a dimly lit path lined
(22:03):
with candles.
The air is filled with thescent of marigolds and cobalt.
You reach an open space, abeautiful altar surrounded by
(22:28):
flowers and light.
As you stand there, you beginto see familiar faces.
Your ancestors, your lovedones.
(22:51):
They smile, they nod, theywelcome you home.
You feel warmth in your chest.
Tears maybe.
One ancestor steps forward.
(23:20):
Maybe it's your willilla.
Maybe it's one you've nevermet.
But she takes your hands andsays, You are our continuation.
You are our healing.
Keep shining.
(23:43):
Take a deep deep breath andwhisper back.
Gracias.
I remember you.
I honor you.
I carry your light.
Stay in this moment for a fewbreaths.
(24:10):
When you're ready, bring yourawareness back to your body by
wiggling your fingers and yourtoes and your shimmy shimmy.
Whisper softly.
(24:32):
I am the bridge between worlds.
I am the living altar.
Thank you for joining me inthis sacred episode.
This time of year reminds usthat even in endings, there's
(24:56):
beauty.
Light your candles, say theirnames, laugh, dance, cook their
favorite foods, becauseremembrance is love in action.
If this episode touched yourheart, share it with someone you
love.
And stay tuned for what'scoming next.
Something that will help youconnect with your ancestors,
(25:19):
your inner peace, and youressencia.
Until then, embrace yourraíces, reclaim your essencia.
Nos vemos pronto, mi gentehermosa.
Bye.
Ai Mijita, there's something magical and deeply
sacred about this time of year.
The air feels different,doesn't it?
There's a chill that isn't justin the wind, it's in the
spirit.
The veal between worlds beginsto thin.
The ancestors whisper a littlelouder.
(00:28):
As a niña growing up in aMexican household, Halloween
wasn't just about the candy ofcost or customs, it was about
remembrance.
It was about honoring thepeople who came before us, the
ones whose laughter built ourstrength, whose sacrifices
created our paths.
And I have to admit, myparents, because they weren't
(00:51):
around much, they worked sohard, I didn't really come to
these traditions until highschool.
That's when I was able toreally look into how the loss
and all the various holidayscome to be.
And I remember going to Mexicoand just being intrigued by
(01:15):
these two various things.
So when the candles are lit,the spirits come home.
This episode is dedicated tothat homecoming.
Today, we'll explore the sacredmeaning behind Halloween, all
Saints Day, and Dia de losMuertos, and how to connect with
our ancestors in ways thathealed not just us, but
(01:36):
generations before and after.
And of course, I'll share howthe season has been unfolding
for me personally, especially asI prepare for the next chapter
in my healing journey.
So grab your cafecito, tecito,light your venita, and let's sit
together in remembrance andlove.
Now, around the world, thisseason, late October to early
(02:14):
November, has always beenrecognized as a time when the
line between the seen and unseenbecomes blurred.
In ancient Celtic traditions,this was the shamin, marking the
end of the harvest and thebeginning of winter, the
symbolic death of the year.
People would light bonfires toguide spirits and protect their
homes.
(02:35):
The church later called it AllHollows Eve, the night before
All Saints Day, followed by AllSouls Day, a trinity of
remembrance.
And for us in Latin America, itbecame something uniquely
beautiful.
Dia de los Muertos, the day ofthe dead.
And let's be real, it's notabout death in a spooky sense.
(02:58):
It's about continuity.
It's about remembering thatenergy never dies.
It just transforms.
Think of it like this Theleaves fall not because the tree
is dying, but because it'spreparing for new growth.
It's pruning, it's goingthrough a process.
Spiritually, this time invitesus to do the same, to release
(03:20):
what no longer serves, to sit inthe stillness between endings
and beginnings, and to rememberthose who walked before us.
The veil thinning isn'tsomething to fear, it's a sacred
opportunity.
During this time, you may feelmore emotional, more intuitive,
you might dream of the lovedones who've passed, you might
(03:43):
notice flickering lights, songsfrom the past, scents that
transport you to childhood.
And a specific scent for me isthere's a specific cleaning
product used for the windows,and that reminds me of my dad,
especially because when I wouldhelp him clean the cars, because
(04:04):
he was a mechanic growing up,his his name was Mufles,
Muffler, and my nickname wasTuercas, which was like wrench.
So I would help him out all thetime, work on the cars, and
that's why I'm so passionateabout cars.
Um and I do have a lead footfor those of you wondering.
(04:26):
Um, I do like speed, and Fastand the Furious movies are
definitely my favorite series,or yeah, series.
And that's where it when everytime I smell that, um, it's not
Windex, it's like a differentone.
The foamy one that you use forcleaning the windows and glass
(04:46):
and stuff, and that like shootsme back to my childhood and it
reminds me of my dad.
So these aren't justcoincidences, they're
visitations when you have allthese various not spooky, but
things happen.
And they're they're lovinglyreminding you I'm still here.
(05:08):
You know, just honoring them.
So let's reflect real quick.
What endings or transformationsare happening in your life
right now?
And just breathe and journal ifyou want here.
And you can pause it and seewhat comes up.
(05:32):
And this is where it's soimportant to ask for guidance at
times from our angels,teachers, loved ones that are on
the other side.
And then where can you invitesoftness instead of resistance?
The letting it go, surrender,that's a big theme that's been
(05:54):
coming up recently.
It's like be surprised.
Let's see what comes up.
One of the most meaningfultraditions during Dia de los
Muertos is the ofrenda, thealtar we build to welcome our
loved ones home.
I remember like a few yearsago, um, my daughter and my son,
(06:19):
actually, my daughter, she'sborn on Day of the Dead.
So for her, it was something sogreat to celebrate.
But when I was a little girlagain, I we didn't really
celebrate the Day of the Deaduntil I became older, and I had
my daughter on the Day of theDead, so it became more of a
known tradition.
And I remember we would set uplike pictures and we would
(06:41):
spread out a beautiful likecloth or a little manta, and we
actually do an ofrenda here andthere, every like every other
year.
Um, and we hold those familyphotos of the people that have
passed.
And unfortunately, yes, therehave been more and more people
added to my offerenda everyyear.
Um, my uncle, that's been threeyears that he's passed.
(07:05):
Um, we have my grandpa, um,Miahuelito Juan, and he's the
one that he was a great bigpillar for our family, my mom's
dad.
And my dad's parents also havepassed.
Uh, Philip, like about twoyears ago, had his friend pass.
Um, and it he he's the sameage.
(07:26):
So that was something like ahard pill to swallow for that.
And then especially my dad,putting up a frienda for him
that, you know, five years agoum when he passed.
Um, it'll be six years comingup in December, and that's where
(07:47):
we would we just put likethings he liked.
Um, of course, we if we couldput some carnitas on the altar,
that would be kind of bomb,right?
But we put like pan de muerto,and we talk about them.
And I know um my son, he wasactually doing a project, and he
actually had a tanner in todayand present it about my dad.
And he was asking us all thesequestions and things, and that's
(08:13):
where um we put a like Tehanablack texana like cowboy hat in
there um as a symbolism for mydad, um, some cowboy boots
because he liked to dress up,um, pictures and a car, like a
little tow truck because heloved cars, and he had his own
(08:34):
tire shop um up till he passedaway.
So all these various things,and and this time makes us
remember, you know, how all thevarious symbolisms that one
could have, and we honor themand remember them.
And we also remember the not sogreat stuff, right?
Which is my dad was a jokesterand he was a hardworking man.
(08:57):
Um, so it's been great to havethat tradition with my kids, and
especially my son now that he'sdoing it as a project, but
we've been doing it year overyear.
And we sometimes buy at thebakery like some pan, pan de
muerto, some sugar skulls.
Um, we put like food.
Um, I know we have a modelo,like uh like a beer, my dad's
(09:20):
favorite beer out there that wealso kind of borrow for my
Philly's friend.
Um, and you can fill this altarwith candles.
I know some pachul flowers area symbolism, the marigolds.
And every time we light thecandle, the room feels warmer
and of course more alive,especially with calling in our
(09:43):
loved ones.
So the smell of marigolds justthat fills the air, and that's
earthy sweetness that's said toguide the spirits home.
So here's what each elementmeans spiritually.
And I love to reference themovie Coco from Disney.
It does do it justice, and Ilove it because aleberijques are
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real, and all this stuff is,you know, like so magical.
Um, I love the Mexican realismas well because I did study that
in high school, the literatureand all the various things.
Um, but I'll go over these eachof the elements and what they
symbolize.
So Sempachuchil flowers,merigolds, that's the flower of
the dead.
It's color and scent create apathway for the spirits to find
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their way back.
So this is definitely umyellow.
Now, candles, that's the lightthat represents eternal life.
One candle for each loved oneyou wish to honor.
Water.
So this element is for thespirits to refresh after the
long journey.
And the my favorite is Pan deMuerto.
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That's the bread ofremembrance.
The circle represents the cycleof life, and the bones on top
represent the connection tothose who came before.
This is used to cleanse thespace and invite only loving
energies.
Okay, so we're not calling inlike malicious spirits and all
that stuff.
We'll leave that for like ahaunted house.
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And then, of course, photos andpersonal items so they can
recognize their space.
And that's one thing that webuilt with my son's project.
Like that was amazing.
And we put stuff up on ouraltar to remember and civilize
our loved ones.
But let me tell you, it's notabout how fancy it looks, it's
about the intention.
So just having even a photo upis good enough.
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You can build your friend on atable, a shelf, or even a
nightstand.
What matters is that when youlight that candle, you take a
breath and whisper their namewith love.
So say something to the effectof Te Honro, Gracipor Caminar
Comigo.
I honor you.
Thank you for walking with me.
When we do this, we're not justremembering them, we're
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continuing the relationshipbecause energy never ends, it
just evolves.
So I'll leave you with a fewgeneral prompts here.
Or questions to just thinkabout.
Who are the ancestors or lovedones you want to honor this
season?
What memories bring you peacewhen you think of them?
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This one's a good one.
And just sit with it.
And hit a pause and hit thepause button on this one if you
want to stay here a littlelonger.
And last question is what havethey taught you that still
guides you today?
And one thing for me is my biggrandpa, or what we call big
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grandpa, Miawelito Juan, um, hewas such a hard worker.
And towards the end, he had uhprostate cancer, but he never
complained.
Um, he never said, I mean, hewould complain that his like
knees hurt and stuff like that,but he was always such a strong
man, and that's the one thing Iadmired about him was he always
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had the smile, he always had thelaughter, he always had his
essence, and that's one way Ifeel like I'm gonna honor him
through my journey of breastcancer.
Of being that light and thatlaughter, the positiveness.
Like that's what I'm hanging onto is my essence.
Let's go deeper into whathappens energetically during the
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season.
The thinning beal means theseparation between our human
consciousness and the spiritualrealm becomes more fluid.
So I've been working with manyof my clients recently, and
they've been noticing that theirloved ones, like they remember
them more often this time aroundin the year.
And you may receive signs,sensations, or emotional waves
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that you can't explain.
But trust, these are sacredinvitations.
Your ancestors are alwaysspeaking.
We just forget to listensometimes.
And again, we have our sense ofdiscernment as well, if we want
to engage, or if not, that wehave a choice at the end of the
day.
But maybe it's your grandma'sperfume out of nowhere, a song
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on the radio, or even abutterfly landing on your
shoulder.
These are soul nudges.
Reminders that the love youshare transcends the physical.
And this isn't just about theancestors we knew personally,
some of them we've never met.
Those who carried pain,migration stories, or silence
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that you're now breaking, likesuch as my grandma and my mom.
When you heal, you don't justheal for yourself, you heal for
the seven generations before youand seven generations after.
You are the bridge, el puente,and definitely getting on that
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other side.
So I invite you to take a deepbreath.
Place your hand on your heart.
Feel that heartbeat.
Feel the rhythm.
That's your lineage speakingthrough you.
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No whisper.
I am the prayer of myancestors.
I am the living altar.
When you're ready, take a deepbreath.
No, let's reflect.
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What wound or pattern in yourfamily line are you ready to
transform What strength do youcarry because of them?
Just sit here and reflect aslong as you'd like.
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And you can hit the pause.
Earlier in my wet meditation.
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A channel reading for all of uswalking through the sacred
portal.
And it goes, We have never leftyou.
We live in your blood, in yourlaughter, in your tears.
Every step you take towardhealing echoes through our bones
and brings us peace.
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You carry not our burdens, butour blessings.
The pain you release frees us.
The joy you choose feeds us.
When you light a candle, we seeyou.
When you speak our names, werise.
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Remember, Mika, you're notalone in the unknown.
You walk with a thousand soulswho love you.
Now breathe that in and breatheout and let it move through
you.
Find a quiet spot and clear itenergetically.
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Maybe burn some sage, copal opalosanto.
Number two, set a candle, aglass of water, and a flower.
Number three, place photos orwrite the names of those you
wish to honor.
Number four, say out loud.
I welcome you with love andgratitude.
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Thank you for your guidance,protection, and presence.
Number five, sit in silence.
Notice what you feel.
You might feel warmth, hearwhispers, or sense peace.
Trust that.
Afterward, write down anyinsights or emotions that come
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through.
This practice isn't aboutperfection, and it's about
connection.
I want to take a moment toshare from my corazon.
As many of you know, I've beennavigating my own health
journey, one that has invited meto slow down and trust deeply
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in divine timing.
And as I prepare for surgery, Ican feel my ancestors
surrounding me.
I can feel mi papa's laughterechoing softly.
I can feel my grandfather justgiving me a big hug.
And all my tíos and family thathas passed.
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My friend, there's one friend,dear friend, that I had in high
school, and I tend to rememberher often.
They're reminding me thathealing isn't just about the
physical.
It's about remembering that I'mnever walking this path alone.
This season has helped me toreconnect to that truth.
That faith is stronger thanfear, that death is only
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transformation, and that lovenever dies.
And that's what I'm set out todo.
Everything that I'm doing,everything that I love, I'm
pouring into with all my passionprojects, and I feel like that
is what's kept me going and keptme in this like going forward
basis.
And I'm Hijita.
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I've been working on somethingvery special, something that
will bring us together incomunidad, in community, to
honor this kind of healing.
I can't share it all yetbecause I'm still working on it.
But let's just say that it'sit'll be a sacred way to connect
the adentro para fuera from theinside out.
And I'm so excited to sharethis with you eventually, and
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definitely very, very soon.
Um, and as I go through myhealing journey, I'm gonna
document everything onInstagram, um, Facebook.
I'll be posting stuff outthere.
I know I've been a little quietbecause I had my group going
and that, and I'll be coming outwith something shortly, so
please wait for that.
Um, I feel like I'm callingeveryone to go through this a
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21-day journey, and that's theteaser I'll leave you with.
So coming soon.
Let's close today with ameditation to help you connect
with your ancestors.
So when you're ready, find acomfortable place, and if you
can, close your eyes, or you cancome back to this when you're
ready, and I invite you to takea deep breath in through your
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nose and exhale through yourmouth.
And just relax and melt intoyour chair, into where you're
laying.
And imagine yourself walkingthrough a dimly lit path lined
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with candles.
The air is filled with thescent of marigolds and cobalt.
You reach an open space, abeautiful altar surrounded by
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flowers and light.
As you stand there, you beginto see familiar faces.
Your ancestors, your lovedones.
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They smile, they nod, theywelcome you home.
You feel warmth in your chest.
Tears maybe.
One ancestor steps forward.
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Maybe it's your willilla.
Maybe it's one you've nevermet.
But she takes your hands andsays, You are our continuation.
You are our healing.
Keep shining.
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Take a deep deep breath andwhisper back.
Gracias.
I remember you.
I honor you.
I carry your light.
Stay in this moment for a fewbreaths.
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When you're ready, bring yourawareness back to your body by
wiggling your fingers and yourtoes and your shimmy shimmy.
Whisper softly.
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I am the bridge between worlds.
I am the living altar.
Thank you for joining me inthis sacred episode.
This time of year reminds usthat even in endings, there's
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beauty.
Light your candles, say theirnames, laugh, dance, cook their
favorite foods, becauseremembrance is love in action.
If this episode touched yourheart, share it with someone you
love.
And stay tuned for what'scoming next.
Something that will help youconnect with your ancestors,
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your inner peace, and youressencia.
Until then, embrace yourraíces, reclaim your essencia.
Nos vemos pronto, mi gentehermosa.
Bye.
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