The shadow self is the part that constantly tries to take over, to leave you unconscious of what you are doing, playing out old repetitive behaviors and actions no longer worthy of your time and attention. The shadow always lurks, seeking to dominate. It can be restrained and yet it will never be completely subdued, for the shadow is as much of who you are as your spirit is. Know its qualities of tenaciousness and speed and turn it from adversary to compassionate accomplice, asking it to aid you as you journey through life, to be ready at a moment’s notice to jump in and save you from yourself, for its energy is inexhaustible and can be used for good if consistently honed and diligently used in such manner. Shadow and spirit together in positive union, a mighty force indeed!

-From the Soul Sisters, Jan & Jeanne

Do not get stuck in an old generation. Live your own life in your own generation, in the time in which you were born. Learn from the past, but move always onward, growing and changing. When faced with doubt, rejoice! For doubt is the catalyst that your seeking spirit needs so that it does not fall back into slumber and stagnancy. Doubt casts itself upon you all, asking you to prove yourselves worthy of life and to keep you in alignment with spirit and what is right and true.

Ask the universe when in doubt. No matter how many times you seek answers to your doubting mind the universe will answer, for it is infinite and its answers are also infinite. The universe is never at a loss!

-From the Soul Sisters, Jan & Jeanne

Where are you now? What stories are you telling yourself? What excuses are you making? Who are you blaming, angry at, worried about, wanting something from? All of these questions pertain to one thing: taking responsibility. It’s your life, your journey, your story. How do you want it to go? How do you want it to end? It’s really up to you.

You can change yourself at any moment with a change of thought, a new perspective, a decision to do something differently. Take charge in a new way. Deem yourself of the utmost value and then treasure yourself like the beautiful jewel that you are. And don’t forget to sparkle a little too. In the light and in the dark, inside and out, shine!

-From the Soul Sisters, Jan & Jeanne

Be humble. It is the humble being who finally accepts the truth, seeing all for what it is. In humbleness ego moves aside and lets spirit take over. Then magical things begin to happen. Humbleness is letting go of making things happen and acceptance of what is. Humbleness is honest, kind, and good. Humbleness knows that it is nothing and yet it lacks for nothing. Humbleness is emptiness and contented with that, for only in being empty is one ready to be fulfilled. Let the magic begin—in all humbleness!

-From the Soul Sisters, Jan & Jeanne

Take care of business. Strings of energy get attached to things left undone. Pretty soon you are weighted down by all the stuff you are dragging around with you. The same goes for people whom you should no longer be attached to. Sever ties, take care of business, free your energy. You have no idea how marvelously you will feel until you do it, light as a feather! Do what needs doing and set yourself free!

-From the Soul Sisters, Jan & Jeanne