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December 18, 2024 27 mins

In this episode of Connecting to Spirit, I share powerful spiritual strategies for setting intentions in the new year. Learn how to slow down, reflect, and tune into your higher purpose as you create a vision for 2025.

From creating a sacred space to writing intentions infused with Reiki energy, I guide you through five key steps to manifest your goals and align with your higher self. Plus, enjoy a guided meditation to connect with the spirit of your business, and hear a channeled message from Anya on how awareness and reflection can fuel your growth.


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Lisa Brandis (01:23):
Hi, and welcome back to this week's episode of
Connecting to Spirit.
As we approach the end of theyear, I'm really excited to
share a topic that's close to myheart, which is setting
spiritual intentions for the newyear.
For me, it's this time of yearwhen I really like to slow down

(01:45):
and reflect on the lessons andgrowth of my past 12 months and
really align my energy to what Iwant to create and manifest
moving forward.
And one of my favoritetraditions is to start with a
quiet meditation.
I invite in my spirit guides andmy Reiki guides to join me.
And then afterwards, I like towrite down some intentions.

(02:08):
I usually light a candle.
I say, Sit in my Reiki room,call in the Reiki energy.
And it does create anopportunity to really set a tone
for what's to come.
Working with spirit allows us tokind of co create and manifest
some beautiful things.
And I always like to have thislittle disclaimer when I'm

(02:30):
starting to speak to theuniverse about what I want.
Please bring this to me orsomething better.
I recognize sometimes the mostamazing opportunities that have
come into my life have come whenI haven't planned and set goals,
you know, and I've just beenopen to saying yes when
opportunity knocks.
So I like to kind of work withboth.

(02:50):
being open to inspiration, butalso mapping out and having a
good solid plan.
When you run a business, it isessential to know exactly what
your plan is and to work back,from a 12 month plan and then
break it down into quarters andthen down into weekly,
exercises.
Working with Reiki and energyand meditation does create a

(03:14):
beautiful ritual that helpsbring clarity and connection.
So each week, as you know, Ialso channel a message for you
from my spirit guide Anya, whereshe's going to share her
insights on how we can best workwith spirit to create powerful
intentions for the year ahead.
So make sure you listen, untilthe end so that you can hear

(03:37):
that message from my guide Anya.
And I'm also going to be guidingyou through a step by step
process today to set your ownintentions using both Reiki and
intuition, a powerfulcombination.
I'll also share tips foraligning those intentions with
your higher purpose.
So let's dive straight in.

(04:00):
The first thing we want to do iscreate a sacred space.
So before you set yourintentions, it's important to
create a space that feels niceand calm.
And sacred, this could meanlighting a candle, you could,
work with essential oils, put onsome beautiful music that just
brings in that harmonizingenergy.

(04:22):
I also recommend calling inReiki by placing your hands
either in the gasso prayerposition and just Asking you
guys to come in and to supportyou and to really tune into that
beautiful Reiki energy.
Take a few moments to step twois to reflect and release.

(04:43):
So take a few moments now toreflect on the year that has
been.
What were your biggest lessons?
What challenges helped you togrow and I suggest you write
these down and you can pause thepodcast and do that with me now,
if you like, or you can alwayscome back to this episode later,

(05:04):
and then really set up a little.
Meditation experience so thatyou can let go of any energy
that no longer serves you youcan just simply Visualize it
leaving your body you canimagine using your imagination
go in and imagine just taking itWriting it on a bit of paper
screwing the paper up and thenthrowing it on I like to imagine

(05:27):
a beautiful fire and just throwit on Throwing the paper onto
the fire so that it safely burnsas an energetic release.
And step three, tune into yourintuition.
So once you've cleared yourspace, take a few deep breaths
and connect in with yourintuition.
You can do this throughautomatic writing, which I teach

(05:48):
in my Learn to Channel course.
Or by asking your higher selffor clarity.
So simply using questions like,what does my soul want to
experience this year?
Or what steps will bring mecloser to my purpose can be
helpful.
And you'll be surprised when youdo allow yourself to write that
note and then kind of get out ofthe way and just be curious and

(06:13):
open to see what comes through.
You'll be surprised at Theamazing wisdom that flows on the
page before you.
The next step, step number fouris to write your intentions.
So now it's time to write yourintention.
Focus on the feelings and theexperiences you want to
cultivate rather than specificoutcomes.

(06:35):
For an example, instead ofwriting, I want a new job, you
could write, I align with workthat lights me up and fulfills
my purpose this allows theuniverse to guide you to
something even better than youmight have imagined.
And step number five is toinfuse Reiki energy.

(06:55):
So hold your written intentionsin your hand and infuse them
with Reiki.
Visualize the energy flowinginto the words, really
amplifying their vibration.
This is a powerful way to alignyour intentions with universal
energy.
I'm going to take you into aspecial guided meditation that

(07:16):
will help you to connect withthe spirit of your business.
So again, pause and get yourselfcomfortable and get yourself in
a place where you can meditate.
Obviously don't do this whileyou're driving, save it and come
back to it later.
So we're going to take thispractice even deeper with a
guided meditation now to connectwith the spirit of your
business.

(07:37):
So This is a space where you canalign your intentions with
divine wisdom and co create yourfuture.
Alright, so closing your eyesnow, just take a few long, deep
healing breaths.

(07:58):
And just allowing yourself torelax completely.
And just really enjoying thatsensation of the gentle rise and
fall in your breath.
And using your imagination now,start to visualize yourself

(08:22):
stepping into a crystallinetemple.
The walls shimmer with light.
It's made entirely of clear,radiant, beautiful crystals.
The air feels alive withpossibility.

(08:44):
And as you begin to walk throughthis incredible temple, you look
around you, you notice abeautiful room with large
windows that offers breathtakingviews of the cosmos.
Space is decorated with glowingcrystals, soft lighting and a

(09:09):
sense of sacred purpose.
And at the centre of the room isa wooden table, surrounded by
six really comfortable chairs.
Slowly, one by one, your spiritteam enters the room.
You may feel the presence ofyour Reiki guides, your
intuitive guides, and any otherbeings of light who support your

(09:33):
journey.
And you may just feel theirpresence or just have a sense or
a knowing that they're there.
You may see them, you may not.
Just allowing them to take theirseats around the table and just
radiating love and wisdom.
And they're just there with thatintention to support, uplift and
encourage you on your journey asyou get clear on what it is

(09:55):
that's really important to youmoving forward.
And now you see yourself pullingthe chair back and taking a seat
at the head of the table.
And as you look down across thetable opposite you is the spirit
of your business, your businessguide.
They are here to help you toreflect and to strategize for

(10:18):
the upcoming year.
So take a moment to greet themand just feel their loving
support.
And I want you to begin byasking your business guide what
went well in the past year.
And just this is an opportunityfor you to listen and for you to

(10:39):
see and feel any thoughts thatpop into your mind.
Be aware of any feelings thatyou get flooded with or any
images that pop into your mindand really take your time to
reflect on the feedback andallow yourself to journey back
in time over the past 12 monthsand really find and feel and

(11:02):
hear and see the things that youknow went well in this past
year.
And now share your intentionsfor the following year.

(11:25):
Speak from your heart as youdescribe the experiences that
you want to create.
Perhaps there's some financialgoals that you hope to achieve
and you can also use goals fromthe past year to inform what it
is you'd like to achieve in thecoming year.
And just really connecting tothe kind of life that you

(11:48):
envision.
For an example, you might shareyour plans with your spirit
guide.
It might be the kind of Reikispace that you would like, how
many clients you'd like to havea week, the kind of ideal
clients and what they feel like.
You can also reflect on the pastclients that you've had and the

(12:10):
ones you've really loved andenjoyed working with.
If you're a psychic medium andyou do readings, Perhaps you'd
like to think about the kind ofdifference that you'll make with
the clients that you're workingwith.
What it feels like to be able tobring wise, loving guidance
through to the people that areseeking your support.
And if you run group events andworkshops or teaching Reiki

(12:32):
perhaps you'll like to visualizewhat it feels like to stand in
front of a group of people thatare really ready for what it is
you want to teach and absorbingyour experiences and learning
from you.
Perhaps you're running an onlineprogram and you want to
visualize the kind of peoplethat are joining your programs.

(12:54):
I have a live learn to channelcourse that I'm going to be
offering twice a year, so twotimes in 2025.
And I've also got atransformative Bali retreat
that's coming up in May.
So I can really visualize Whatit's going to be like taking
people through that nowcertified channeling course and

(13:16):
really at the end seeing peopleconfident in their ability to
trust their intuition and to beable to bring through meaningful
messages for themselves and alsofor others.
And knowing that they've gotthat certification that gives
them that qualification as amedium and channel, which is
really, incredible to have thattrust in the process and in the

(13:37):
program and also knowing that.
They can start to build thatsolid relationship with their
spirit team and their spiritguides and just have intuition
and wise guidance available tothem 24 seven.
And I'm also going to be hostinga transformative Bali retreat in
May.
I can reflect on the last twointernational retreats that I

(13:59):
ran.
There's certainly lots oflearnings.
There's the highs and the lows,and I can really focus on the
areas.
where we had a lot of fun andthe beautiful connections that
were made and the rest andrelaxation and the incredible
scenery of Bali and thespiritual essence of that place
and just really allowing all thebest parts of running a retreat

(14:21):
and having a real Nurturingbreak from life for all of the
women that came and just reallyseeing that grow and all the
best parts thriving and thenalso seeing those students that
aren't quite ready to channeljust beginning their journey,
perhaps their spiritual journey,learning through the powerful

(14:42):
healing energy of Reiki and justbeing able to enter through
those courses when they'reready.
And of course, producing thispodcast weekly and engaging with
this amazing community.
So as you begin to imagine yourintentions and seeing them
really take form in vividdetail, you might visualize

(15:07):
them.
Seeing yourself teaching andconnecting and creating an
alignment with your higherpurpose, really feeling that joy
and fulfillment that theseexperiences will bring to you.
And then finally, ask yourspirit team for any guidance or
wisdom that they have to shareabout your plans.
Perhaps they'll indicate ifyou're taking on too much Or

(15:30):
where there's areas where youcan ask for support or perhaps
you need staff to help you tofulfill the big vision that you
have for the year.
Well, perhaps it's self care andmaybe there's, uh, ideas around
you getting a Reiki session or ahealing session or getting
readings on a regular basis justto make sure that you're being

(15:52):
nurtured as well as nurturingothers.
You know, perhaps it can involvehealth and eating, you know,
beautiful, vibrant.
fresh fruits and vegetables andnurturing your body and
exercising and perhaps there'smore time spent with family and
friends and having fun andenjoying your weekends and just

(16:14):
seeing a real balance betweenall the different aspects of
your life that bring you joy.
Your guides may offer ideas,encouragement or reminders just
to trust the process as well.
So when you feel complete justthank your guides for their
support and presence and knowthat you can return back to this

(16:36):
to have a kind of spiritualboard meeting at any time that
you want.
So slowly Just allowing thatvisual vision of the temple to
begin to fade and just comingback to the here and now and
taking a nice deep breath andopening your eyes and allowing
yourself to integrate the wisdomthat you've received.

(17:00):
Okay, and some little tips Ihave.
So after you've documented whatcame through for you when you
did that meditation, taking somenotes and getting, starting to
journal about what it is thatyou'd like to create.
This next year, some tips foraligning intentions with your
higher purpose, one is to stayopen to guidance.

(17:22):
Sometimes the path unfolds inunexpected ways.
Check in with your intentionsregularly.
Are they still aligned with yourhighest good?
And trust that your guides andthe universe Supporting you.
Well, I hope that this episodehas inspired you to take some
time for yourself and setpowerful spiritual intentions

(17:43):
for the new year.
As we step into 2025, I'mexcited to bring more episodes.
So it's filled with insights,inspiration, and practical tools
for your intuitive journey.
Don't forget to subscribe to thepodcast.
So you never miss an episode andexplore my offerings for 2025,
including new courses designedto deepen your connection with

(18:06):
spirit and your intuitiveabilities.
Before we close, I'm going tochannel a message from my guide
Anya to share with you all.
Each week I channel a message,and she shares, her insights on
how to create powerfulintentions for the year ahead.

(18:27):
Yes, yes, yes, we are here andlooking forward to celebrating
lots of intentions and lots ofmanifestations for the year
ahead.
And we would like to remind youto bring your awareness into the
present moment as often aspossible for the magic happens
in the here and now.

(18:49):
And while we understand that isimportant to have a timeline.
and to create intentions andstart to map out how you're
going to spend your time, yourdays, your weeks as a year
unfolds.
It's also important that youallow yourself to be in the flow

(19:12):
and open to the receptivity ofthe divine inspiration.
And that can be done in so manydifferent ways through engaging
and connecting with thebeautiful family members and the
people that you are surroundingyourself with.
There are so many different waysfor you to really harmonize the

(19:33):
guidance and the messages tocreate moments of inspiration.
It's to be open to differentways in which your guides can
connect and can send throughinformation.
And we almost like to see thatthere's a plan in place and
written out, and then there's anopenness to adapt.
Adapt and adaptability to beable to make changes as your

(19:56):
intentions, change throughoutthe year, as your experiences
differ, as different things comein that perhaps may not have
been expected or on your plan.
It's a little bit of flexibilitywithin the solid structure that
we're recommending.
So having a beautiful 12 monthplan, Board where you can map

(20:17):
out the plan, but then alsobeing able to make changes.
Rubbing things out is, is awonderful thing and a wonderful
way to express yourself.
Humans also benefit from visualvisualizing.
So it can be very, very,powerful to imagine yourself.
Self in those situations, youcan future pace, taking yourself

(20:43):
into the future events and get areal clear understanding if it's
going to feel right and startingto imagine what it is that
you'll be doing, whether it'srunning a live event, for
instance, it's taking both theexperiences that you've had in
the past, whether it's alsoborrowing experiences where

(21:04):
you've been perhaps aparticipant in a in a class that
you've been in and start to feelinto the different elements that
those experiences have broughtinto your life and know that you
can start to replicate andcreate your own and starting to
really work with the intentionsand also understanding that the

(21:25):
growth phase happens with alittle bit of discomfort.
So know that it is, quite normaland natural for you to feel a
little hesitant and a little bitafraid as the mind also wants to
keep you safe.
And yet the growth and theexpansion that we feel that
you're desiring also comes witha little bit of discomfort.

(21:48):
So stretching and growing, is,part of the spiritual evolution.
It is not something that you candeny.
It is something that, life, ifyou like, has an energy.
And it is when you are in flowin that state of, open

(22:10):
receptivity to life and all thedifferent ways in which you can
surprise, delight.
And the opportunities arelimitless as to how you wish to
dance with life and navigateyour way through the different
experiences.

(22:31):
And taking note of thechallenges that you have as the
contrast comes in to also.
So launch new desires fordifferent ways of being in
different experiences.
So there is always wisdom andlearning in the difficult
transitions through life.
And also, without thedifficulties that you
experience, it wouldn't lead tothe depth of love and joy and

(22:57):
beautiful expression that youcan have when you're feeling
that the Opposite from thecontrast when you're feeling
that resonance, when you feelthat you're in flow and you're
in alignment and everythingfeels easy.
That is what we wish for you,for you to experience both the
contrast and dance your waythrough the light and shadow of

(23:18):
life.
And enjoy every enrichingexperience from our perspective.
We are here.
We love, we adore you.
We love seeing you connect withone another and really allowing
each other to embrace, toconnect in meaningful ways and
to support one another throughall the ups and downs of life.

(23:40):
We are.
A collective that is here toguide, support and inspire you.
Uh, and I am Anya and we hopethat you have, that you have
enjoyed this transmission.
Until next time, Namaste.
I kind of go half in and outwhen Anya comes through and
channel.
So that just feels like a bigdownload.

(24:02):
And I felt like I went on a bitof a journey in a path.
So to me, if I was to reflect onwhat Anya's message was, then it
is really about having a plan,putting a plan in place, but
don't be afraid to rub thingsout.
Change the intentions based onlife's offering and, you know,
kind of, we can do both.

(24:23):
We can have a plan.
We can be quite structured andformal, but we can also be
flexible within that plan aswell.
So it's about kind of marryingthe two.
Also, I think there was a themearound connection, you know,
enjoying the spontaneousconnection that we have with
others.
And that's what it was also,appreciating the contrast or

(24:44):
when times get tough and gettingused to being in that state of
discomfort because that's whereall the growth and change
happens.
So, As always, I love to hearfrom you.
If you've enjoyed this episode,if you have any particular
questions that you would like toask Anya, please send me a
message.

(25:05):
I'm on Instagram, Facebook, andalso you can visit my website.
All the details are in the shownotes.
If you're interested in comingalong to my Bali retreat, you
can.
Message me and I'm happy to sendyou the information, and also if
you're curious about learninghow to channel yourself or just
want to learn how to deepen yourconnection to your intuition,

(25:27):
you'll find all the informationon my upcoming learn to channel.
And if you're new and justbeginning and want to understand
the basics of energy healing,then I have a Reiki course that
you can access straight away.
So that's it for now.
I hope you have a wonderful weekas we are fast tracking down to

(25:47):
Christmas now and I look forwardto connecting with you soon.
All right, see you guys.
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