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Reclaim the Sacred Self: The Way of the Heart Protector
Tired of feeling taken advantage of? Fed up with your kindness and generosity being devalued or exploited? Drained? "Reclaim the Sacred Self: The Way of the Heart Protector" is your guide to reclaiming your power and staying empowered. Through eight transformative reclamations, this book helps you cultivate inner strength while maintaining personal and spiritual integrity. Discover the Heart Protector and honor your true self in a world that often demands otherwise.
No one talks with women about birthrights,
gifts that don’t require earning...
love note
" but not without the eyes, ears, and the sovereignty of her Heart Protector.
It's true, we can't control everything that happens to us. Life doesn't work like that. But, we can make things harder on ourselves, we can live from a place of disempowerment vs. empowerment, forgetting to include ourselves as important. I used to operate from a place of disempowerment, of self-disregard in the name of being spiritual. And because no one (including myself) taught me I had a right to speak my truth or the right to defend myself without being 'made' wrong because of it, I had to learn some hard lessons.
Then at forty-something--you heard me right, after 40 some years-- and a toxic trifecta ( narcissistic romantic partner, friendship & work) a simple truth dawned on me: I matter. It was as plain and simple and as transformative as that.Once this 'mattering' sunk in, it reverberated through my energy, my speech, actions, and way of being. And, everything in my life changed for the better. The secret (realization) included 'love yourself', but its power rested in the permission for me to protect myself from a place a mattering vs. defense, of knowingness vs. something up for debate. These realizations were rooted in the wisdom of the Heart Protector. The content and practices in "Reclaim the Sacred Self: The Way of the Heart Protector" and the "Reclaim the Sacred Self" workshops are how I set myself free.I offer these workshops and the book for women like me: high-functioning, ambitious, hard-working, kind and empathetic; women who hold/held too high a tolerance for boundary crossing (or obliteration); women who place(d) a higher value on others' comforts, ambitions, achievements and positioning, women who give/gave others free access (and free reign) to their precious Heart and invaluable Life force; women out of balance with their inner power and their birthright. Women who were taught and teach themselves to abandon themselves. Women who, momentarily, forgot their Heart Protector.My hope is that the workshops, the book, and our connection serve you well for as long or as short as you need. For Love is our truest nature. That love requires a Heart Protector.
this is your birthright...
One Profound Truth: You Matter
At the core of dignity is an unshakable knowingness that you matter. Without this foundation, you lose touch with your inner power and abandon your Sacred Self in favor of a scared one.The power, beauty, and force within you is immense, greater than any fear you might face. However, this power requires nurturing and protection. The 8 Reclamations move you toward the Sacred Self. Your Sacred Self is worth protecting. Within it, the Creator's blueprint is set free.
The Eight Reclamations
The power of the 8 Reclamations rests in Reclaiming the Mind. To reclaim the Mind is to reclaim the Heart, as the Heart is the bridge to your Spirit, Soul, Source. If Qi and Matter are simply different aspects of the One Substance, then it is wise for us to work with both ‘aspects’: the "Heart of the Matter" and the "Energy of the Matter". The 8 Reclamations offer a pathway back to the Sacred Self and teach us ways to nourish, honor, and protect Her. They teach us to become The Heart Protector. The power of the 8 Reclamations is easily revealed by answering the question: Who am I without them?
Transform Disempowerment into Empowerment: Shift from feeling powerless to embracing your innate strength and authority.
Reclaim Your Power and Lead with Inner Strength: Regain your personal power and lead from your inner strength.
Embrace Your Worth and Live Fully: Cultivate a profound understanding of your inherent worth (birthright) and live your life to its fullest potential.
Trust Your Inner Guidance: Develop and trust your intuition, inner self, and subtle nudges that guide your life's direction.
Recognize and Honor Your Sacredness: Understand and appreciate yourself as a sacred being worthy of care.
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Reclaim Your No
Stop abandoning yourself because you say you/it doesn’t matter."I matter."
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Reclaim Your Power
Stop saying what you can’t do and determine what you will and won’t do."I will. I won't"
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Reclaim Your Time
Stop giving your time away out of guilt and obligation. Quit holding yourself ransom."I forgive."
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Reclaim Your Mind
Stop letting your thoughts & emotions run you and judge you. Expand your awareness."I see."
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Reclaim Your Sovereignty
Take full response-ability for what does and does not happens in your life."I choose."
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Reclaim Your Story
Define yourself for yourself. Pull power from your pain and honor how you've become."I say."
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Reclaim Your Intuition
Trust yourself and your inner guidance. Learn to listen."I trust."
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Reclaim Your Energy
Know yourself as greater than a bag of muscle and bone. Move as Energy. Move from physical law to energetic/spiritual principles.
"I AM"
choosing yourself is the building block of self-respect; repeatedly choosing yourself is the cornerstone of dignity...
Reclaim The Sacred Self Workshops
You have been taught to discard and downplay your power, but without power you will not be who you are meant to be(come). Now is the time to activate the Heart Protector to safeguard and magnify your Sacred Self.
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Reclaim Your No
Empowers you to delve deep into your sense of worthiness, enabling you to confidently say no (as in “no more”, “no, thank you.” “No.” and my personal favorite, “absolutely, not.”) from a foundation of deep integrity, self-respect, and self-love.
Move from a practice of self-devaluation to self-value
Touch the place of self-worth within you and elevate it to the realization of birthright
Realize that you have the power to change your life
upcoming workshop
Reclaim Your Power
Teaches you to position yourself in choice, to choose from an empowered position rather than from guilt and obligation. Learn the 4 core questions to ask yourself to keep you in aligned with your inner power.
Move from a position of “can’t” to a position of “won’t”
Counter guilt and obligation by learning how to navigate the ‘should cycle’
Ask and answer four essential question to keep you in touch with you inner power and maintain your dignity
They told you to love unconditionally,
but they didn't tell you to include yourself...
Nice Has No Power.
Everything moves in cycles. This is called Grace. Greater Grace breaks you free from cycles altogether. Reclaim the Sacred Self helps you break the cycle of putting yourself in small corners, making your wants and needs invisible, placing yourself last, and letting others define you & decide for you. Let's partner to reclaim your birthright--Your Sacred Self and activate your Heart Protector, safeguard of your Sacred Self.
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The concept of the Heart Protector originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is said that while the Heart is the Supreme Ruler, the Heart Protector serves as its vigilant bodyguard, its ninja. The Heart Protector is crucial to the Heart's ability to love, shine, and spread compassion. If the Heart Protector is impaired, the Heart's function is effectively compromised.Like TCH, we revere the Heart as the Supreme Ruler. We wholeheartedly agree. To live with and from the Heart is to live with deep purpose and power, but the full beauty and capacity of the Heart cannot be realized without the Heart Protector.Our religious and spiritual teachings only mention safeguarding the Heart, but inherent to our make-up is the Heart Protector that creates safe passage for your vulnerability and strength, keeps the Heart's capacity intact, and fortifies dignity and joy.
Writer, Healer, and Teacher, Malene Kai Bell, M.A., M.Msc is the author of Loveable, a children’s book for women and girls and creator of Reclaim the Sacred Self. A Kundalini & Usui Reiki Master, Malene has studied multiple holistic healing modalities including Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Muscle Checking, Access the Bars, Brain Gym, Touch for Health, and Quantum Touch. She earned a B.A. in English from Morgan State University, an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University, and an M.Msc from The University of Sedona. Even though she looks quite serious in this pic, she loves to laugh, play, and find the absurdity in most things. After all, we are traveling on a ball of Light at 1000 mph around the sun in an infinite universe, so.....
Even Archangel Michael carries a sword...
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Your Heart Protector is vulnerable. Your sense of self-worth and empowerment is low or non-existent. You struggle with recognizing your inherent value and taking ownership of your life. This can result in feelings of inadequacy and a tendency to undervalue yourself and your contributions. It's important to seek support and surround yourself with people who care about you without controlling you. Work toward building self-affirming habits to strengthen your Heart Protector. You can start with reclaiming your no.52-77
Your Heart Protector is developing. Your sense of self-worth and empowerment is emerging. You have some awareness of your inherent value but struggle to consistently act upon it. This leads to self-doubt and hesitance in making decisions and recognizing that you do have choice. Building confidence through small, achievable intentions directed at honoring yourself can help improve your sense of self-worth and empowerment.78-103
Your Heart Protector is moderate. Your sense of self-worth and empowerment is increasing. You have a balanced awareness of your inherent value and occasionally act upon it. While you recognize your strengths, you might still hesitate at to speak from, act from your truth. Continuing to affirm your worth and your right to self-possession, dignity, and care. And, surround yourself with trustworthy people who honor, and therefore, reinforce your sense of empowerment.104-129
Your Heart Protector is strong. Your sense of self-worth and empowerment is high. You re-cognize and know your inherent value and often act from it. This strong sense of self-worth allows you to approach challenges with confidence and resilience, and it allows you to embrace love at a higher level. To maintain and further enhance this strength, continue to practice self-compassion and surround yourself with individuals who are also empowered through love.130- 132
Your Heart Protector is very strong. Your sense of self-worth and empowerment is very high. You consistently recognize and know your inherent value and actively take ownership of your life. This robust sense of empowerment enables you to set and achieve ambitious goals, inspire others, and navigate life with a clarity. Keep nurturing this strength by celebrating your successes, the grace of life, and staying connected to your values.