Controlling your mind...

Posted on 8 August 2024

one thought at a time.

You are in control of your mind

In our data driven world, we are consumed and overloaded by information constantly, which can be quite exhausting. As exciting as technology is and what it can do for us, it can also be a detriment. That also goes for people, places, and things like social media. Everything you allow yourself to take in, gets processed and absorbed in some way, shape, or form. You must be careful of what you expose yourself to- what you read, what you watch, who you spend your time with- all have an impact on your thoughts and mood. And your thoughts impact how you perceive the world. These are your filters. I would encourage you to take a moment and think about the thoughts that you are thinking. Are they your own? Do you really believe them to be true? Thoughts become things, which is why on this Lion's Gate (8.8), make the time to set intentions and think about what it is that you really want in life. Write it down, say it out loud, and then visualize it to be true. This is a potent time of manifestation and if you focus on what you want with clear intent, integrity, and effort, it can magically manifest with amazing power. The Lion's Gate Portal physically occurs when the Sun in Leo algins with the star Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. This alignment happens during Leo season, from July 28 to August 12, but The Lion's Gate Portal peak time is on August 8, which is considered the most powerful day. If you clear space in your mind to only focus on what you want, keep your thoughts positive, be open to receive, and lastly, be grateful for everything you have, you'd be surprised at what else could happen. But if you wallow in your sorrow, continually complain about your life, or blame others, you'll continue to create more of that. Control your thoughts, control your life.

Are you coming?

Next week is the much anticipated mind.body.soul.sex. party for those of you who are in Florence for Ferragosto. Bring your friends, bring your lovers, bring your partner and be open-minded to exploring the depths of yourself and others (with consent, of course). Please take the time to register online now so you can quickly enter the experience upon arrival next Thursday night at 19 when the doors open. The doors will, however, lock from 20-21 for a private conversation and demonstration about tantra, touching, the mind.body.soul. connection, and a Q & A to close. At 21, the doors will reopen and you will be able to explore and play for the rest of the night as you so desire. The Kissing Booth and Confession Chamber can be used throughout the evening. And if you didn't get a chance to meet the artist, Francesco Galli, he will be in attendance as well for you to talk to him about all of his amazing artwork. Food and wine will be served and all are welcome. You must be a member to attend, so if you haven't already signed up, please do so. Excited to see and share the night with you...

What do you think about your clothing?

Some people may not even think about their clothing at all, but as someone just said to me, 'maybe my clothes are some type of psychological makeup…' and I would say that is an accurate description. Our clothing is our persona that we put on for the day. Before we open our mouths, people (who have the gift of sight) generally are judging us by how we appear. They are making up in their minds who we are based on what we are wearing, because as the old adage says, 'you only get one chance to make a first impression...' Make sure the impression you are giving is a good one. When you look good, you feel good, so you might as well invest in yourself and how you represent yourself to the world. If you need help making a good impression, allow The God/dess Collection to help you express yourself. With classic, timeless, but modern pieces that make you feel/think like the god/dess that you are. When you wear clothing that makes you feel good, it allows you to go through the world effortlessly. Join the revolution and find yourself.

The Substitute

Another great way to control the mind is to just breathe. The Substitute helps relax the body as well as the mind, and by doing so, stress, anxiety, depression, digestion problems, insomnia issues, pain and tension, blood pressure and heart rate reduce too. When you control the breath, you start to control the environment around you, not the other way around. Try it and feel for yourself. It is hard to believe what you can't see, but it's even harder to deny what you feel. Get one today and just breathe.

The Substitute Society

Join the revolution. Become a member of The Substitute Society today. Exclusive parties, private dinners, and reserve TAOS Lounge when you want for you and your guests. It's only 20€ for the year, which includes your first drink, and the right to enter even when there is no party going on. People refer to this as a 'safe space' to share your thoughts and secrets, and ultimately just be yourself. Come read a book, write some poetry, or just sit back and relax. Use the Kissing Booth, Confession Chamber, Crying Cave, Screaming Dungeon, or make a wish in the Wishing Well. This is Experiential Retail. If you believe in my vision of the future, where we can come together as one and heal, laugh, love, and evolve as a community of people, please consider becoming a member or simply donating to the cause.

The Books- Available on Amazon and Audible (and Italian!)

You only live once. Learn how to control your mind in the process...

You are in control of your mind, body, and soul...

Intimate Conversations with Lady Kendra

Join me every Monday at 9pm CET on Instagram Live as I talk about life and such. This is my way to have a conversation with the world about some subjects that may be taboo or touchy. For me, there is no such thing. Please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question. This week I talked about the mind. Be a part of the conversation in person from 7-9pm at TAOS Lounge (including an aperitif for a 20€ donation to The Substitute Society) or just tune in and follow the journey @kendraleonard when you have the time...

Mindfulness and Movement

I also invite you to join me every Wednesday morning from 9-11 am as I share my mediation and yoga practice with the community. Each month I will shift the focus to a different chakra so we can not only align them, but our bodies as well. This is a safe space where all are welcome. No experience is required. Please bring your yoga mat, a bottle of water, and a 20€ donation to The Substitute Society. We will begin with deep breathing as we stretch our bodies and thank them for carrying us through each and every day. This is a time to center yourself, quiet the noise from the outside world, and love yourself as you invest time in you. Movement does a body good, and mindfulness does good for us all. See what you're capable of doing when you quiet the mind, feel your body, and breathe your way through the experience. By taking the time to be with yourself and move your body, you shake up what's stuck. For August, the concentration is on the solar plexus, the third energy center. The solar plexus chakra governs the fire element inside of you. It is your strength, your vitality, your ego, your willpower, your stamina, your inner power. It’s the centre where you get things done and your sense of self. This chakra relates to the digestive system, gall bladder, pancreas, adrenals and liver. It is also all about being able to deal with things, it’s how you ‘digest’ your life. Can you stand up for yourself? Being free to choose your path in any situation, being proud of your achievements and being the master of your own destiny. To know where you’re going and how to get there. To understand you have the strength to achieve your goals. Are you strong and courageous, worthy of love and respect? Do you feel strong in your body and in the world? Fire is action and transformation. Allowing yourself to grow and become a better version of yourself means taking action and leaving behind what no longer works for you. Getting to know your body and its different layers and learning about the chakras can give you valuable insight into where you have imbalances and stagnation. Come. Move, breathe, and heal with me...

Find yourself.