As the September blog series comes to close, I thought it be good to end with a post about energy and blockages as it is adjacent to walking into VALUE season. Last week, I wrote a letter about manifesting abundance. Meanwhile I’d be remiss if I did not discuss that manifesting and energy is challenging to do if you have blockages.

What is a blockage?

According to Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of a blockage is an obstruction which makes movement or flow difficult or impossible.

For the context of this post, the definition of a blockage is exactly that! Furthermore, the root cause of the blockage is self. Is the blockage protection? If so, why? Is the intent to keep the blockage snug like a comfortable blanket? Only you can answer that; however, for me, no it should not be a source of comfort.

With this in mind, I gradually began to understand that my blockages hindered me. In fact, there were times when I revisited the root cause of the blockage and thought of what I could have said. Spinning in thought, in response, and negative self-talk. For all that, the constant rumination resulted in self-soothing behaviors like snarky snacking. A blockage does not help propel me forward. On the contrary, I felt stuck and could not get past a certain point.

For example, when I began my self-forgiveness practice, it was challenging to acknowledge hurtful conversations about my facial features, my natural hair, or weight. At the time, I’d already internalized the sentiments because I did not love myself. Consequently, I believed that I could not have or do something because I was a thick woman with kinky hair and full lips. In truth, I’d convinced myself that once I made it to a certain weight on the scale then I could take a certain group fitness class, approach someone or be approachable, be seen, and taken seriously.

Moreover, I obsessed about the number of pounds I needed to lose. I concede that nothing was every good enough because I had not dealt with the real issue. My mindset. First and foremost, I had to do the shadow work, in my life, to begin to manifest good energy. I had to sit in the uncomfortable to ascend to ease. Indeed, it is not easy. Frankly, it is hard, but required.

I was not surprised that I’d internalized so much! Instead, I was I surprised at how difficult it was for me to face it. Regardless, I did it. More importantly, I still have work to do, but the takeaway is I started. For these reasons, start with identifying blockages.

• Think about what the blockages are then write it down
• Seek help. It does not have to be a solo process
• Love yourself through the process
• Cry or scream. Allow for the opportunity to feel

Take the leap. Find freedom. Hug Acceptance. Release the blockage.

Just like my support system rooted for me, I am rooting for you!



Releasing blockage is not always easy. However, working together through the GLADness Program will help you adapt strategies to take the leap, find freedom, and hug acceptance. Book a free consultation today.