114. Gratitude as a Tool: Shift Focus, Untangle Emotions, and Empower Action

Mind Power Meets Mystic

Hosts:

• Cinthia Varkevisser – Resident spiritual shit disturber, stirring things up with mystic power and bold action.
• Michelle Walters – Executive coach and hypnotherapist, turning subconscious blocks into unstoppable momentum.

Episode Highlights: Gratitudes as a Tool

This Thanksgiving week, Cinthia and Michelle explore a fresh perspective on gratitude: using it as a tool rather than just a feel-good exercise. They share personal stories, practical tips, and strategies for harnessing the power of gratitude to transform your daily life.

Key Takeaways

1. Gratitude as a Gateway:

• Cinthia shares how starting her readings or spiritual work with gratitude clears her mind and sets powerful intentions.
• Gratitude helps empty the "emotional cup" and shift focus to abundance and clarity.

2. Gratitude as an Icebreaker:

• Michelle explains how asking people to share what they're grateful for creates instant heart-to-heart connections, bypassing superficial introductions.
• Gratitude opens the door to meaningful interactions and deeper understanding in group settings.

3. The “1-2-3 Gratitude Practice” (Cinthia’s Method):

• 1: Name one heartfelt gratitude.
• 2: Acknowledge two people genuinely and sincerely.
• 3: Reflect on three positive things from your day, even if small or simple.

4. Gratitude in Manifestation:

• Michelle discusses the power of thanking the universe for what hasn’t yet arrived as a way to align intentions with reality.
• She shares a moving personal story about manifesting her late husband Bruce’s lung transplant through affirmations of gratitude.

5. Gratitude as an Untangling Tool:

• Cinthia uses gratitude to manage overwhelm, especially during emotionally charged times.
• Gratitude helps untangle emotions, shift focus, and create space for actionable solutions.

6. Gratitude to Quiet Judgment:

• Gratitude can dissolve judgment, ego, and unhelpful narratives.
• Cinthia reflects on how gratitude helped her find peace following her brother’s passing by focusing on the beauty of his journey.

7. Gratitude for Life’s Tough Lessons:

• Cinthia shares her gratitude for "ass-kickings" that bring clarity and push her back into action.
• Painful lessons can serve as powerful motivators for growth and transformation.

Want More?

Cinthia’s Offerings:

• Mystic Magic Mentoring: A four-session deep dive to break through personal challenges and create transformative shifts in relationships and life.
• Mystic Magic Journeying: For those ready to explore their mystic and intuitive side in-depth.

Michelle’s Offerings:

• Three-Pack Coaching Sessions: Available in person or online, blending leadership coaching and hypnosis for personal and professional breakthroughs.

Connect with Us:

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media