Let’s take a moment to welcome in @Janine Zieminski to the Lounge! We’re so glad you’re here! There’s absolutely no pressure to jump in right away. Feel free to explore the space and get comfortable at your own pace. When you have a moment, two great places to start are: 📌 The Welcome Video pinned at the top of the community - it provides a quick overview of the space and how to make the most of it. 🎓 The Classroom Tab - this section includes a growing library of complimentary and low-cost video-on-demand courses designed to support continued learning, personal growth, and exploration. This space continues to grow because of the kindness, curiosity, and wisdom each member brings - and now you’re a part of that. Welcome in. Also, take some time to scroll through the posts - there’s so much here to explore at your leisure. Everything from books, to intuitive nudges, to sacred guides and more. You can also sort and filter content by using the tab at the top of the page. And when you’re ready, jump in - everyone is welcome and encouraged to share. Questions you may have, synchronicities that come through, ideas, motivation… you name it. This is a space to connect, reflect, and grow together. P.S. Take a moment to check your notification settings. You can choose hourly, daily, weekly, or never - whatever works best for you. Many people prefer daily to avoid feeling bombarded, giving you the space to check in at your own pace instead of reacting to constant alerts and that “must be productive” pressure we often feel in today’s world.

When I first started exploring spiritual growth, I was guided to crystals - and I fell for them immediately. My first Pathways Natural Living Expo about 12 years ago cracked something wide open. It introduced me to a whole world of modalities, with crystals leading the way. Every table had something new - raw, polished, tiny, massive, shimmering like fairy dust or simple and grounding… yet still calling to be held. That’s where I learned to feel them. To hold a crystal and notice the energy, the shift, the response in my body. Naturally… I went home with a full bag!! Since then, I’ve noticed: - Some crystals align with specific chakras (like blue stones for the throat chakra) - Some deepen meditation and expand awareness (moldavite is wild!) - Some support self-love and healing (rose quartz) - Some help clear energy and protect your space (selenite, clear quartz, black tourmaline and onyx) Are you a crystal person? What are your favorites? Extra points if you share pics :)

We are officially 50 members in the Rise & Align Lounge! :) That might sound like “just a number” to the outside world… but I know each of you. I know your stories, your transitions, your quiet strength, your spiritual curiosity, your professional pivots. And yes - I also see our beautiful lounge energy. We don’t doomscroll here. We wander in when we want to. We sip. We reflect. We grow. We have fun! To celebrate this milestone, I’m posting a photo of an empty jar. Let’s fill it up! Here’s how to enter: Comment below with a unique, fun, surprising, or meaningful thing about you. It can be light. It can be deep. It can be random. It can be funny. Each comment = 1 ticket with your name in the jar. It's that simple. Post as many comments as you want for a stronger chance of winning! :) The contest will be open for 24 hours so our global members can jump in. One winner will receive their choice of: - A complimentary 30-minute intuitive reading - A birth chart review - A distance Reiki session - A virtual Soul Empowering Hypnosis session - A resume review w/ birth chart infusion Winner will be drawn tomorrow after the jar fills up. Whether you’re a frequent poster or a proud lounge lounger - this is your moment to step into the circle. Let’s see what makes this community so beautifully unique.

I was reflecting on my totem animal (dolphins) and the message you gave me in our tarot meet up and just had a realisation about unconditional love. Everyone does and feels what the universe/creator urges them to do and have feelings after it that are also what the creator wants of them. If you love the creator and the universe, you’ve got to realise that the universe is not all rainbow and sunshine. There’s a dark side - the devil is part of the experience. It’s not nice and really hurts me to think something that has created us wants suffering, but there are lessons, hope and progression that come with it which are all part of the human experience that the creator wants for us. We’ve got to trust that we are supported through these moments, and karma, knowledge and yes, progress happen for humanity as a result. We are getting cleansed and witnessing ourselves in the experience. The creator makes this all possible. Don’t blame the player, blame the game! But realise the greater good wins and justice will served after the suffering is observed. Ramblings from my journal but hope my insights help those of you who need it.

Interested in connecting and taking a look at some tarot or oracle cards with me? Let's connect at 2pm EST! See you there!