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ABOUT AUDACITY OF THE SOUL
Sometimes we feel a calling in a certain direction that we cannot understand, and this direction may seem illogical, but we know it feels right. Other times we are misaligned and feel a longing to return home. In either case, the key factor is alignment or misalignment with your Body, Mind and Soul. In today's world following your Soul's guidance can sometimes appear irrational and maybe even "lazy". But is it really irrational? Is truly lazy? To follow this inner call led by your Soul can take some courage and a willingness to slow down and honour your Inner Self. It also takes faith. This wisdom is not something we were ever taught in school...
This is why I called this space Audacity of the Soul, as I believe that our Souls know a great deal more than our minds would have us believe. I imagine that our Souls are like rebellious teenagers unapologetically beating a drum in our ears that we hear as a nagging and relentless feeling to follow our hearts (kind of like the drum beating in the movie Jumanji). This means that not only do our Souls have Audacity, but for us to choose to follow that lead takes Audacity too. And YOU, My Dear, I believe that you TOO are Audacious. I applaud you for that. I see you. This is why I believe your Soul led you here right now (or maybe it was just a really awesome search on Google... I'll take it!).
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Put another way, your Soul just does not give a damn about the opinions of society, your friends, family, or neighbours. It understands their perspectives with compassion, but ultimately your Soul craves freedom. It wants to experience life deeply and fully. Your Soul-You longs to experience profound joy. And so do you. And so can YOU.
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When you align with your highest Soul calling, you become unstoppable! You feel alive, powerful, and capable of anything. And when you don't, you feel like crap... and you know it. This space is about embracing THAT power and recognizing that it is more than okay (in fact it is even necessary) to feel healthy, vibrant, and invigorated. It is about stepping into the healthiest, most authentic version of you and understanding that a state of wholeness and well-being is your birthright. YOU are worthy of all of it.
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This is also about acknowledging that you are a three-part being: body, mind, and soul. Honouring all three parts of yourself is vital to your wellbeing. I am here to support you, and walk alongside you on this journey.
I see a world where more and more of us are stepping into this sacred power and finding unity and alignment together.
Welcome to Audacity of the Soul!
HELLO, I'M LISA!
Hello! My name is Lisa Maruska, and I would love to share a bit about me so that you can get to know who I am and what my vibe is all about! At my core, I am most passionate about spirituality, connecting with people, environmental stewardship, and nurturing health and wellness.
I am fortunate to have been raised in an incredibly loving home with two loving parents, a sister, and several close friendships that (thankfully) still continue on today. I was strongly encouraged to explore my passions and creative pursuits. My parents were both in the science and engineering fields, and since I was a very curious child I would be asking endless questions about how the world works and they somehow always had a pretty good answer. I felt most drawn to environmental causes and that eventually led me to get a degree in Water Resources Engineering, where I worked as an engineer for many years.
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As a teenager I started to read many metaphysical books about God. I imagine that seemed a bit strange compared to my family who largely preferred reading fiction and fantasy novels. Our family went to a Catholic church every week, so I grew up with somewhat of a balance of scientific and spiritual perspectives.
When my best friend passed away at 18 years old I was devastated. Around this time my spiritual curiosity piqued even more. I came across books about Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and was utterly blown away and relieved to understand that indeed life does not end when we croak. I intentionally use that disrespectful word "croak" as it is inspired by one of my favourite spiritual authors that speaks to the true nature of the laws of the universe, i.e. Abraham Hicks. It highlights how there really is no death :) .
When I was around 10 years old I recall that my (also) loving grandparents had a book at their house about the many benefits of herbs, fruits and vegetables. I could read that book all day long! I remember how much it lit me up when I devoured that book. I think this is where my passion for health and wellness first began. I think in a past life I must have been a herbal medicine woman.
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Throughout my work experience in engineering and sales, I am fortunate to have worked with some incredible colleagues and clients. But I also came to understand the stresses of the corporate world. During my most challenging times, receiving a Reiki treatment became my essential source of support and renewal. Each session brought about profound shifts, helping me feel grounded and more confident. Inspired by the dedication of other practitioners, I have now committed myself to this work, believing that when we align with our souls, we create space for others to do the same.
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In time, I intend to bring my passion for plant food and herbs into my work here to create a system to optimally support your health. I also plan to incorporate mindset coaching into my practice to help people understand the profound power of their beliefs and emotions to create the life they truly desire.
Although it is an evolving journey, my goal is to help you find alignment between your own Holy Trinity between the body, mind and Soul. I believe that the best way to do that is through a combination of Energy Wellness practices and sessions, plant food and herbal based protocols, and mindset coaching. I thank you for being here and cannot wait to connect with you!
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